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FAREWELL: Kristi Harrower has bowed out. Photos: ANDREW PERRYMAN

END OF AN ERA After a career spanning more than two decades at the game’s highest level, an emotional Kristi Harrower says farewell, as motherhood beckons. – Story Page 3 ■

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were recorded by three-bedroom houses in Sale and Ballarat East at 5.4 per cent. The yield for a three-bedroom house in Echuca was 5.3 percent, and three-bedroom homes in Drouin and Alfredton returned gross rental yields of 5 per cent. The top areas for rental growth for the 12 months ending September 30 were Wendouree, Mildura, Echuca, Alfredton, Corio and Kyneton – all for three-bedroom homes. Across the state, one-bedroom units returned the highest gross rental yield with 5.5 per cent, while the return for two-bedroom units was 5.3 per cent and threebedroom units returned 5.2 per cent. This compared with 5.1 per cent for two-bedroom houses and 5 per cent for threebedroom houses.

CHANGING: Vacancy rates are falling across the state. Warrnambool and the Western District, it was down to 2.7 per cent from 2.9 per cent. In the Wimmera it was stable at 2.2 per cent. Median house rents were up in Geelong, Ballarat and Bendigo in October, while across the state the median rent for a house remained stable at $300 a week. The median apartment rental was also stable at $250 a week but in Ballarat, where the hous-

ing market is tight, it rose from $240 to $255 a week. Although property investment in regional Victoria can offer healthy returns, local factors such as employment opportunities play a role and this varies across the state. When looking at rental yields – that is, the proportion of rental income derived from the asset – those with the highest grossing returns in the 12 months ending September 30

THIS week’s Property Guide will feature a new-look Big List of homes across the city which will be open for inspection over the weekend and coming days. From today, Bendigo’s biggest list of OFIs will appear in suburb and time of OFI order, to help make your search for your dream home just that little bit easier. There are 159 homes listed on page 5 of today’s Property Guide for perusal.

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WHAT Bendigo’s political leaders said following Kristi’s announcement of her retirement. THE City of Greater Bendigo would like to congratulate Kristi Harrower on an outstanding career. Kristi, you are a remarkable athlete who never wavered in your determination to achieve to the highest level. When you graced the world stage and competed for your country, you also proudly represented Bendigo and our city could not have asked for a better ambassador. You are also an inspiration to many and will be missed on basketball courts around Bendigo, Australia and across the globe. On behalf of all residents, I wish you the very best of luck as you embark on the next stage of your career and may you cherish the joys of motherhood. Cr Peter Cox City of Greater Bendigo Mayor KRISTI Harrower is a local legend and sporting hero. Throughout her career, Kristi has not only helped build the respect and profile of basketball in our country but she is also the living example that a kid from Bendigo can make it to the highest levels of elite sport. Kristi did break the ‘grass ceiling’ by demonstrating that you can have a successful career as an elite sportswoman. While there is still a lot of work to be done, her achievements have helped advance the standing of elite sportswomen and will continue to be recognised for many years to come. Kristi is a great ambassador for Bendigo and she has been and will continue to be a strong role model particularly for young women. I wish her the best with her next adventure and phase of her life. Lisa Chesters Federal Member for Bendigo

SMILES TOO: Bernie and Kristi Harrower with Ashley Donaldson at the announcement. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Harrower calls it By JOEL PETERSON

AS she bowed out from basketball on Wednesday at a press conference, Kristi Harrower perfectly encapsulated her decision to end her playing career with the very first words she uttered. “I knew this would be hard, but I didn’t think it would be this hard.” The champion 39-yearold Bendigo Spirit point guard announced her decision to leave the game she loves, and the game that has been the focal point of almost her entire life, to start a family with husband Aaron Willoughby. Having set her sights on and spoken publicly about wanting to start a family over recent years, Harrower revealed that she is 16 weeks pregnant and cannot continue to play. Her final game will fittingly be played on Sunday at Bendigo Stadium against Adelaide, the team she claimed her first WNBL championship with in 1995. The legacy she leaves on domestic as well as international basketball is almost unparalleled, and her list of career achievements is simply outstanding. Three silver and a bronze medal from her four Olympic Games appearances,

three world championship medals – including gold at the 2006 titles – three WNBL titles, the 2009/10 WNBL Most Valuable Player award and the 2012/13 defensive player of the year award. Not bad for a player who, at just 163cm, was told by many junior coaches she was simply too small to play for her country. “To be honest, I think of myself as a normal person who was just able to do what

the right thing to do for my body and the baby.” Her love and knowledge of the game has always set her apart, along with unquestioned skill, but perhaps her defining quality was her competitiveness. Father, and Spirit head coach Bernie Harrower, said his daughter’s will to win was second to none, and win she did; on the domestic and international stage. “I don’t think you ap-

I knew this would be hard, but I didn’t think it would be this hard they loved for a long period of time,” an emotional Harrower said. “It was not always easy, there were plenty of challenges along the way, but I have been fortunate to have great times as well. “Playing for the Australian Opals for almost 20 years, playing at Olympics and World Championships and then with the Spirit and winning with this group has been so special. “I knew this season would be my last. I never wanted to retire mid-season and I would love to help the girls aim for a three-peat, but I know that retiring now is

preciate how good Kristi is, and I’m sure her teammates could tell you, until you play with her or coach her. “I always talk about players that don’t have perhaps the highest scoring average or the best stats, but there are very few people in world sport that make the people around them better,” he said, before pausing to hold back his own emotions. “To me, Kristi is one of those players. When she is on the floor leading her group everybody around her is better because of that. “I have loved coaching her and following her career, and am immensely proud of

everything she has achieved.” Despite the sadness that comes with such a decision, there is little doubt plenty of excitement is on the way. Along with becoming a first-time mother, Harrower will concentrate on her recently started business, as well as continuing her role as a Spirit assistant coach. There may be a future for her on the sidelines to come – few doubt she would make an exemplary coach – but after spending over 20 years of her life dedicating herself to playing, she admits that what will come next is not entirely clear. “I don’t know where I will be in five years, whether I will be coaching, with my business, but it will take a while to stop wanting to be out there I think,” she said. “I’m not sure whether I will play on Sunday, but I will definitely be on the bench suited up as a player. Hopefully I might play a few minutes. “It will be emotional, no doubt. But I am excited for what is next to come, and starting my life outside of basketball.” Before that at least, when the full-time buzzer sounds on Sunday, you can bet Kristi Harrower’s famous number 10 will be on court, hopefully savouring one last victory.

I HAVE lived my basketball dreams through Kristi. Ever since we first suited up against each other in under 14s I have admired her tremendous talent and extraordinary determination to be her very best. Kristi’s best has taken her to the top of the game around the world. I remember well her first Olympic Games, bragging just a little that I used to play against this champion elite athlete. Kristi never forgot where she came from and has given back to the Bendigo basketball community through her drive to make the Bendigo Spirit the best team in Australia and at the same time being an inspiration to the next generation of Kristi Harrowers running around the Bendigo Stadium. Thank you, Kristi, for showing the world what a determined and talented young woman from Bendigo can achieve. I am thrilled that you are leaving the sport you love to start a family, another challenge that will be your most rewarding. Thanks for the memories. Hon Jacinta Allan MP Member for Bendigo East

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Bendigo Weekly – Friday, January 9, 2015

Row over water

By CHRISTINE McGINN

UNITY Mining has denied responsibility for the groundwater issues rising across the city. Managing director Andrew McIlwain said the company’s mining activities had not created the groundwater issue. “We recognise the issue, we are taking a part in addressing and trying to resolve it but it’s not our responsibility. We are not makers of the groundwater,” he said. “We recognise it is a community issue to which we have the short-term solution. It is just that it’s not our responsibility to act.” Mr McIlwain said the contaminants in the water were naturally occurring, “nothing that is introduced through the mining process”. But community representative for Kangaroo Flat Mary Markey, who also sits on the Environmental Review Committee, said the company was “entirely to blame” for the situation, noting they were a business. “What frustrates me as a community representative, is that all these promises made under the Act to protect the environment and the community from Bendigo getting left in the mess that it was left in years ago, and we are still cleaning it up... it’s not happening,” she said. “For some reason or another, the government people seem loathe to ask the mining company to fulfill its obligations under the work plan and

under the Act. “Our only hope is a change of government will get something done. It needs to be done.” Despite the claims, Mr McIlwain said Unity was fully compliant with its licence. “I am not sure whose responsibility it is, local or state government. It’s somewhat a product of the legacy mining 100 years ago which really built the foundations of this

The Deborah [mine] will have to flood state. The issue is going to affect the ratepayers in Bendigo,” he said. Mrs Markey said it was inevitable a smell would rise from the creek once the pumping stopped. “This can be helped by covering the creek across Bendigo. They have been talking about that for years and they could use it for parking,” she said. “If a government or council are going to keep paying for the Deborah to keep being pumped down at the level it is now, it will be forever. It is far too expensive for the amount of tourists that go through the Deborah. “The Deborah will have to

flood. (But) It will still have one level open.” Mrs Markey said the current Unity Mining management only contributed “unhappiness, frustration and problems with the water”. But Mr McIlwain said he wrote to the former Premier in October 2013 with no action for more than a year. “I don’t know what the medium to long-term solution for this is and I don’t think that anybody does.” The state government asked Unity Mining to continue pumping the groundwater to Woodvale evaporative ponds until June. Water Minister Mary Neville said the state government had started consultation before Christmas and would set up a “local advisory group to look at the long-term options”. Mr McIlwain said rehabilitation of the ponds was challenging as they were the only short-term solution to the groundwater. “It is intertwined with the challenges of our rehabilitation obligations. There are two parts of our project... the Kangaroo Flat mine site and the Woodvale evaporation ponds.” But Mrs Markey fired back, saying no rehabilitation had occurred in the past six months. “We have every right to expect that what we were promised and put in the work plan, which is part of their licence to mine, should be carried out without delay,” she said.

bendigo KAngAn Win: Skills and Training Minister Steve Herbert announced fast-tracked funding.

Cash boost for Kangan BENDIGO Kangan Institute has been identified as the first insitution to share in the state government’s advanced $20 million of its $320m emergency TAFE fund. Training and Skills Minister Steve Herbert visited the McCrae Street campus yesterday to announce it was the first of seven organisations sharing funds. “I am here to talk to BKI about how they are going to expand their training offerings, their financial position and how they could use (the) extra funding,” he said. He also expected the advanced payments to flow next month. Mr Herbert said he wanted to go into more detail about the merger with the institution. The Labor Government has promised to improve TAFEs with the $320m fund

and conduct a review into TAFE funding. “I will be focused on ensuring the new entity is successful, that the services they offer are crucial to industry and community they serve,” Mr Herbert said. “I want to be satisfied that the merger is working, the difficulties that have been experienced in Bendigo will cease and more importantly those major campuses there will get students in them. ‘‘It is simply not good enough for it to be a ghost town.” In his first day in office last month, Mr Herbert asked TAFEs “to put a hold on” any new job cuts until further discussions with the government. “Clearly if there were redundancy processes in place and people were putting

their hands up, then they should have proceeded,” he said. “You do need to have some flexibility in changing staff but the difference here is TAFE has just gone through two years of gruelling, savage cuts and I think the time for those wholesale cuts should be over.” Mr Herbert said the $7.8m Department of Environment and Animal Studies centre on the Charleston campus was still on the cards. “That needs a proper business case to be developed in more detail,” he said. Mr Herbert said he would meet with Bendigo TAFE chief executive Grant Sutherland this week. Bendigo Kangan Institute declined to comment to the Weekly on Wednesday.

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POOL IN THE BALANCE

Aquatic centre still afloat By CHRISTINE McGINN

FORMER Mayor Barry Lyons is confident the city’s $30 million aquatic and leisure centre will not sink. City of Greater Bendigo councillor Lyons said the city could “comfortably” fund $12 million with outside parties sourcing the remaining $3 million. “There are quite a few people who want to be associated with it, there are quite a few professionals who would be interested in running the whole complex for price, naming rights and all sort of things we have not explored yet,” he said. “We have had quite a few expressions of interests from some of the pool organisations that are

really keen on running it like the YMCA. “The word is out that we may let this out, so there are a lot of people that may put their hands up. We have the enterprise group that are more than willing to get behind another campaign to fund a lot more. “The issue will not be a shortage of money. We will have to find it but I am sure we can.” Cr Rod Fyffe said council was considering all options to ensure they achieved the “best outcomes”. “We have irons in the fire with other strings of government and we are looking at philanthropic stuff,” he said. “This is something we have a have a multi-pronged attack on and I am quietly confident that we will

have the success.” The Kangaroo Flat Community Enterprise has already given $100,000 to the project and is willing to rallying more funds. The Federal Government’s funding criteria has presented a challenge to the pool’s eligibility as discussed in May last year. “The Federal Government representatives encouraged the council to seek funding for other projects, including the aquatic centre planned for Kangaroo Flat, from the State Government,” futures director Stan Liacos said. But Federal Member for Bendigo Lisa Chesters said she advised council in October that applications for the National Stronger Regions Fund were open.

Facilities eligible for grant IN the 2014/15 federal budget, swimming pools in places such as Sydney’s western suburbs, as well as others in Adelaide, the Fleurieu Peninsula, Burnie, Mandurah and Fremantle were funded under the Community Development Grants Program. These facilities were funded under the broader $1.3 billion National Stronger Regions Fund, which is set to provide $200 million a year from July 2015 to community projects that create jobs and support economic growth in regional Australia. In a statement released to coincide with the budget in May last year, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Warren Truss said that from about the middle of 2015, the fund would enable councils and community groups to apply for grants between $20,000 and $10 million, to meet up to half the cost of suitable community building projects. The statement said almost 300 projects would be funded through the Community Development Grants Program, such as men’s sheds, neighbourhood centres, sports facilities, museums and town centre revitalisations. Earlier, in the 2013/14 federal

She said she had believed council would be eligible for a grant between $20,000 and $10m. “I was quite surprised that the council had not applied for a grant for the Kangaroo Flat Aquatic Centre,” she said. “Applications for round one closed on November 28, 2014. “In my opinion, meeting the new funds complex guidelines will be a challenge. However, you know the old saying ‘you have got to be in it to win it’.” Member for Bendigo West Maree Edwards said council needed to lobby the federal government for their share in the project. “This is still a priority for the state government. We are fully supportive and hope council will lobby

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budget, the last under the previous Rudd/Gillard/Rudd government, major aquatic centres were funded in Barceldine and at Ringwood in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs under the Regional Development Australia Fund. Against this backdrop, a delegation led by then City of Greater Bendigo mayor Barry Lyons and including Chief Executive Officer Craig Niemann and City Futures Director Stan Liacos, visited Canberra, also in May 2014, seeking funding support for several infrastructure projects including: • Bendigo Airport Redevelopment – Stage Two (runway and associated infrastructure) • Greater Bendigo Indoor Aquatic Leisure and Wellbeing Centre • Continued development of La Trobe University in Bendigo • Continued implementation of the Bendigo Botanic Gardens Master Plan

• Bendigo Stadium – Major Expansion • Bendigo Regional Tennis Centre – Redevelopment • Bendigo RSL Memorial Hall Upgrade and Expansion Three weeks earlier, the Victorian government had unveiled a $15 million allocation from the 2014/15 state budget for the proposed Indoor Aquatic Leisure and Wellbeing Centre. The delegation met with Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss, his Chief-of-Staff and his Regional Development Adviser; Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Jamie Briggs and his Regional Development Adviser; Senator Michael Ronaldson as well as Senator Bridget McKenzie. They also met with advisors from opposition leader Bill Shorten’s Office; Shadow Regional Development Minister Julie

Collins; and Federal Member for Bendigo Lisa Chesters, as well as with the bureaucrat in charge of the Government’s regional development funding program. During meetings with Government representatives it became clear that the Bendigo Airport redevelopment was favoured as it best met the Commonwealth’s funding criteria, including a strong emphasis on projects that generate significant economic benefits. The Federal Government representatives encouraged the City to seek funding for other projects, including the aquatic centre planned for Kangaroo Flat, from the State Government. The $15m state allocation remains the largest allocation of its type ever made for a regional pool facility, partially to offset the expected lack of federal funding for Bendigo’s self-professed number one priority.

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the federal government for their fair share of the funds,” she said. Ms Edwards said the onus was on council to find the remaining funds. Council’s other options would be having funding matched in cash for dollar-for-dollar or part funded and completed at the end of 2019. Cr Lyons said it would be unheard of to return the $15m to the state government if the other funds were not available. “It is just a matter of council making the final decision to push on,” he said. “I think we will raise the money, provided we decide to do it.” Council’s budget deliberations will start again in February before final decisions will need to be made.

A PLEDGE to cap council rates at the Consumer Price Index has added more angst to Greater Bendigo councillors considering the financial implications of funding the proposed Greater Bendigo Indoor Aquatic Leisure and Wellbeing Centre. The state government announced plans to introduce the policy during the 2014 state election campaign, but it is yet to be ratified. Asked about the implications of the mooted CPI rates cap for councils and whether he thought it would be possible to still build the new aquatic facility as planned, Bendigo mayor Peter Cox raised some doubts. ‘’Probably not one at $35million, but certainly some sort of pool in the southern suburbs of Bendigo, that’s what’s always been promised in the aquatic plan but we are going to have to work that through. ‘’We don’t know when that cap on rates will be introduced by the state government. I‘ve always advocated that rates shouldn’t be any more than 4 per cent but we’re nine councillors, we’re a team and we’ll go forward together to work out our priorities and come up with a budget that we will release to the public and get feedback on,’’ he said. Cr Rod Fyffe said council’s finances could withstand any changes to the CPI. “We have the ability to pay for it. Our finances can stand it and we can continue to do a lot of other building around town as well as provide necessary services and advancing the services ordinary people want as well,” Cr Fyffe said. “I think we have the ability to absorb it and make sure we do deliver on this great infrastructure because it is for the benefit of the whole community.”

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Bendigo temperatures smash records... with more to come

Heatwaves on the way By JOEL PETERSON

BENDIGO experienced its warmest ever average temperature and broke a multitude of records in what was a historic 2014 for weather. In a year that was Australia’s third warmest on record, Bendigo shattered multiple records including record average maximum, and minimum temperatures, the warmest average October maximum and second warmest January. The year-long average maximum temperature of 22.7 degrees celsius eclipsed the previous record of 22.3ºC, and was 1.7ºC higher than the long term average. Bendigo’s average minimum temperature of 8.8ºC was a tenth of a degree higher than the previous record set in 2007, and included the city’s all-time highest minimum

temperature with a low of 28.6ºC on January 16. Adding to the record average temperatures were a remarkable 11 days above 40ºC in the 2014 calendar year – including a record-equalling run of four days over 42ºC between January 14-17.

signs of developing in the Pacific Ocean in early autumn 2014,” Bureau of Meteorology acting manager of climate research Robert Smalley said. “Although a full El Niño did not occur, the ocean conditions persisted throughout much of the year.

The major climate influences in 2014 ... were from the developing El Niño January’s average maximum temperature of 32.6ºC just shaded the record mark of 32.9ºC set in 2009, while the October average maximum of 24.2 was 0.6 degrees higher than the previous record in 2009. “The major climate influences in 2014 for south-eastern Australia were from the developing El Niño which showed

“Generally, it was the regular heatwaves and warm spells that occurred across south eastern Australia throughout the year which contributed to the warm weather in Bendigo.” The bureau’s site at Bendigo Airport recorded 462.8mm of rain, more than 50mm below the long-term average, and the 9.6mm recorded in August was the lowest since 1944.

There were significant rain events on the high side as well, with 45.4mm falling on April 10 and 45mm on June 1 – both records at the current site. Rainfall is predicted to be around average for the period of January to March, according to the bureau’s rainfall outlook. Mr Smalley said there was a likelihood of above average temperatures through until March, and said there was a chance of heatwave conditions in early 2015. “The seasonal climate outlook for this period indicates that for this region in Victoria, there is more than a 50 per cent chance of exceeding the median maximum temperature,” he said. “Based on the seasonal climate outlook... there is a likelihood of heatwaves occurring during early 2015.”

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WET WEEKEND: Rain is coming to Bendigo.

AFTER a scorching start to the new year, Bendigo is set to see much-needed rain across the weekend. The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting between 50-80mm of rain will fall before Monday in north and north-east Victoria, with an outside chance of up to 100mm. A tropical low has formed near Broome is moving inland, with a cold front extending from the Southern Ocean set to move a mass of hot, humid air away from Victoria. The forecast rain is sure to be welcomed by residents, with Bendigo recording only 5.8mm of rain in the past 33 days. The low pressure system will bring widespread rain to the southern states, according to BoM senior forecaster Terry Ryan. “Mostly in northern and

north-east Victoria we are expecting between 50 to 80mm of rain from Thursday through until Sunday,” Mr Ryan said earlier this week. “Our models have been consistent with the front moving through, it is just a matter of where exactly the rain falls. “There is a chance some areas could see up to 100mm in those four days.” Bendigo recorded 3mm in the gauge on Wednesday night, the first time more than 1mm had fallen in a 24 hour period since December 4. The bureau is forecasting a top of 25ºC and an 80 per cent chance of rain for Friday, a maximum of 24 with possible rainfall of between eight and 25mm on Saturday. More welcome rain is also expected for the region on Sunday and Monday.

Mayor fuels price row GREATER Bendigo Mayor Peter Cox wants the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission to use new powers to conduct a ‘deep dive’ investigation into fuel prices in Greater Bendigo. The Bendigo Weekly last week reported Bendigo motorists were paying up to 16 cents a litre more for unleaded fuel than their Melbourne counterparts. Cr Cox said the added investigative clout given to the ACCC by the federal government late last year enables the agency to launch investigations into specific regions where there have been unexplained high fuel prices. These so called ‘deep dive’ investigations examine pricing and margins, supply impacts and even the state of competition in particular markets. In a letter sent this week to ACCC Chair Rod Sims, Cr Cox cites high petrol prices in Greater Bendigo over the Christmas/New Year period as an example of unexplained high prices. Fuel prices in Melbourne on Tuesday, December 30 varied between 112.7 cents per litre and 116.9 cents per litre for unleaded petrol, while in Bendigo they ranged from 126.3 cents a litre to 130.1 cents a litre. “Under new federal government powers given to the ACCC, I hope the agency will consider the Greater Bendigo area for a ‘deep dive’ investigation as there does not appear to be an explanation for the high prices,” Cr Cox writes. “Many motorists are saying is it very unfair that they are missing out on the full benefits flowing from the worldwide fall in oil prices. “I request that a plain English statement regarding why there is such a large difference in fuel prices between Greater Bendigo and metropolitan Melbourne, especially in a period when many country drivers have to travel long distances to fulfil family Christmas obligations,” Cr Cox said. In the letter, Cr Cox also asks the ACCC to take into consideration that average households spend $60 a week on fuel, and that household weekly income in Greater Bendigo is $225 less than the Victorian average with more than 38 per cent of residents classed as low income earners. Federal member for Bendigo, Lisa Chesters has backed Cr Cox’s actions and announced she would also write to the ACCC, as well as to the Prime Minister and the Treasurer to express her concerns about higher fuel prices in the region.

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Skiers aim for the top By CHRISTINE McGINN

RIDING the wave of success, three disabled men have their sights sets to waterski for Australia this September. Local Jason Sleep is gearing up to compete and coach his team to victory at the waterski world championships in Sacramento this year. Paraplegic and double amputee Mr Sleep said they train in Bridgewater up to four times a week. Mr Sleep has been skiing since 2004 and has been coaching the slalom to people with disabilities. “We have a special timing system on the boat which controls the speed and as you go through, the ropes have different colours, you set the speeds and go until you crash out,” the 2007 world title winner said. “In training we do sets of six... and each successful pass you shorten the rope so you can go as fast as you can.” Mr Sleep has already won eight Australian titles with ambitions for his ninth this year at the national in Mulwala. Young gun Will Kelly, aged 24, has already made the world team and is set to compete at the nationals in April. Despite having T4 paraplegia, he has been training for three years and is ready to take on the world. “I just started for a bit of fun and to get back into waterskiing. To keep competing is a really good

goal and to keep pushing yourself to get better. Once you increase the speed and improve it’s pretty rewarding,” he said. “All my life I wanted to play sport for a living. I just want to keep getting as good as I can. I would like to come away from the competition and at least place.” Two time Australian champion for the Slalom, Vaughn Hogan, aged 44, has his sights set on his third national. Winning his first title in 2013 and breaking a 16 year old record, Mr Hogan said the sport “was in his blood”. Mr Hogan, a C5 incomplete

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breath tests were conducted in Bendigo during the initiative. Acting Senior Sergeant Della Nihill said drivers were still not getting the message. “We intercepted almost 1000 people for high speeds, driver distractions offences, fatigue seat belts or impaired driving. We were lucky

BENDIGO recorded the state’s fourth highest number of people caught driving over the legal alcohol blood limit over Christmas. Victoria Police’s four-week Summer Stay campaign ended this week with disappointing results for the city. Local police issued 985 traffic offences and caught 52 drivers over 0.05. “This is disappointing as it is 52 more people than we would like,” Acting Senior Sergeant Della Nihill said. “We obviously saturated central Victoria over the campaign. “We had a visible and covert police presence. Within every branch of Victoria Police, they were conducting preliminary breath tests and we had minimal serious injuries and no fatalities.” About 20,000 preliminary

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was wedged down the front of his pants. Police said the man took cash from the till before fleeing on foot toward Nish Street. Senior Constable Heath Barker said police wanted to speak to anyone with any information. “Whether or not you think the information you have is big or small, we’d really like to hear it,” he said. An information caravan was set up in a car park near the corner of Somerville and Townsend Roads on Wednesday from 11am. Police have released the above image of the

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In the lead up to the Bendigo Festival of Cultures Dianne Dempsey continues our series of profiles on some of our unique individuals.

Sharing the culture WHEN Sylvia Pham came to Bendigo in January 2014, the imperative was to educate her daughters Kelly 16, and Alyssa 12, in a congenial city and have the experience of an Anglo Saxon culture. She describes her husband Lucas Lai as a “fly in, fly out” father as he continues to support the family as a land surveyor from their home in Kuching, Malaysia. While looking around for schools, the family was very impressed with Bendigo South East College and its principal Ernie Fleming. Having said that, Ms Pham is very involved in the Catholic community. She goes to mass every morning with “the oldies” and her daughters are altar girls as well as being involved in youth groups. At the moment Ms Pham volunteers at St Therese’s Parish and for Loddon Campaspe Multiculural Services. Previously Ms Pham held high-powered jobs travelling the world as a human resources worker for the Hilton chain of hotels. She is multi-lingual and has worked with people from many different nationalities. “This is the most relaxed period of my life,” she says laughing. Ms Pham studied in Sydney and says she comes from a cul-

ture where there is an expectation that you are going to leave home. “All you had to do was study hard, go overseas, get a good job, stay over there if you want to, or come back,” she said. “I do expect my children to excel in everything they do.

It is a relaxed city with wonderful facilities and shopping is easy That’s their future, once they’ve got that, then I can let go. “My father was in the public works department and every cent my parents earned they spent it on education for us. “I think Bendigo is attracting a lot of people these days, you can find everything here. It is a relaxed city with wonderful facilities and shopping is easy. “In Kuching you just have to grab at opportunities when they arise, people here aren’t that competitive and yet there are so many opportunities. I tell my girls whenever opportunities occur, put your hand up. “My daughters’ classmates

RELAXED: Sylvia has been in Bendigo for a year. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN think my daughters are near to perfection but in Malaysia they would be just part of a crowd, their behaviour considered normal.” On her observations of Bendigo society, Ms Pham believes the older people are very much alone. “I feel more activities could

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The nocturnal animal spotlight walks are back on the Summer in the Parks program, but be warned, spots on the walks fill fast. The walks will take place from 8.30pm to 10.30pm on Tuesday, January 13, Wednesday, January 14, Tuesday, January 20 and Wednesday January 21. They take about 90 minutes and are only suitable for children aged eight years and over. The City of Greater Bendigo council’s senior environment officer Anthony Sheean said staff always receive strong interest in the walks. “The walks are all about having fun while learning about our region’s wonderful natural environment,” he said. “We have always received positive feedback from previous participants about how engaging and informative the guides are, and about the variety of animals they have seen and heard during the walks. “The walks will again be led by the council’s park rangers. They have been designed to introduce the public to some local nocturnal critters and provide general information about the local natural environment.” Bookings are essential. To secure your place phone 5434 6000.

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Priest of note I N T e R N AT I O N A L musician and singing priest Father Rob Galea will call Bendigo home at St Kilian’s Catholic Church as of next week. The Maltese priest will move into his new role in the Sandhurst Diocese on January 15. “I have mixed feelings at the moment because I love my community here in Shepparton. I am very excited to move to Bendigo, particularly to serve with young people. I travel over 130 days a year around the world but I will be based in Bendigo. I talk with over 200,000 teenagers every year,” Father Galea said. “One thing I would love to bring to Bendigo, that we have here, is a sense of belonging and a sense of hope in young people. “I am looking forward to working in the schools, disadvantaged and developing a stronger youth program in Bendigo and just being present as much as I can.” Father Galea is currently serving at St Brendan’s Catholic Church in Shepparton but lived in Kennington for a year in 2007. NIGHT VIEW: A ranger will show you the sights.

SINGING PRIEST: Rob Galea. With tens of thousand views on his youtube music clips, Father Galea is spreading the message of God through music with an international following. “Music is a language that is attracted to the mind, culture, sexuality and everything. It is a language we can all understand and connect with,” he said. “I go wherever there is a great foundation and work with whoever is willing to work with me.” he has worked alongside Australian music icons Guy Sebastian, Paulini, Gary Pinto and hillsong United.

Cringing at the thought of being the church’s poster boy, Father Galea said he is not reinventing the wheel. “I am not doing anything new, I just hope I am speaking in an authentic and relevant language because that’s the language I understand,” he said. “I understand the language of pop culture, internet, clubbing – I work wherever there are young people. It’s the language I understand and a way I connect with for myself and others. “I think it is something that Jesus would have done, to go somewhere people don’t expect you to come in.”

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trip 90-100 times. The trip takes about 15 minutes to get to work. Return is a 20 minute ride as the hill slows the trip down. The electric motor is limited to 25kmh but with some vigorous pedalling Jonathan has reached the dizzy speeds of over 40kmh. With a bit of a chuckle Jonathan mentioned the electric motor takes the dread out of the combination of hill and head winds albeit at a nice steady pace. Though the bike weighs 25kg, it is very safe on the road. Jonathan has a 200 watt front wheel electric motor with battery pack on a back rack on the bike and budget was the big-

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nier/backpack with lunch and other things really makes no difference.” Jonathan also broke down the cost. “The bike cost around $1800. I figure that if I can get 2500 or 3000 kilometres of commuting, I am ahead at the tax rate of 42 cents per kilometre for driving a small car,” he said. “So economically, not counting the cost of electricity being quite minimal, the bike should pay for itself in 12-18 months.” Looking forward to seeing Jonathan on the road soon, God willing.

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know that the community often hold the key to information that can lead to an arrest,” she said. “Arson is a very difficult crime to detect and we are calling on the community to help us to help the police to solve crime. “Crime Stoppers Victoria is proud to stand with the Victorian Government, Victoria Police, the CFA and emergency service agencies to combat firebugs and help keep our community safe from unnecessary fire risks.” Crime Stoppers launched the campaign in 2009, with one in five fires thought to be deliberately lit. Acting superindendent Michael Talbot said arson was an “insidious crime” and police would take a zero-tolerance approach. “There have been over 100 fires already this fire

season in Bendigo and surrounds areas alone. Quite a number of those are suspicious for us, quite a number are just by carelessness of people having a campsite or burn-off and not paying attention to the rules,” he said. “The deliberately lit fires are the problem. “There have (also) been a number of young children who don’t appreciate the ramifications of their actions.” CFA community education coordinator Paul Tangey said we need to be vigilant across the fire season. “The conditions are very ripe and we are in the middle of summer. We need to realise we are going to have the hot dry conditions,” he said. Anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

TEAMWORK: Crime Stoppers is working with emergency services to target arson.

Fast work saves further spread of Kyneton fire

SMOKE: Wednesday’s fire at Black Hill north of Kyneton. FIRES near Kyneton burnt through a combined total of about 250 hectares on Wednesday evening before being contained thanks to quick work from CFA firefighters. Incident Controller Steve Smith has praised the efforts of the 350 firefighters who battled the fires on Wednesday afternoon and well into the night in difficult conditions. “The fires broke out unexpectedly due to the lightning and created havoc for Kyneton and surrounding communities – the damage potentially could have been much worse if it wasn’t for the fantastic efforts of our crews.” He said lightning strikes caused the fires to start in three separate areas in the

Black Hill area north of Kyneton around 5pm on Wednesday. At the peak of the fires Emergency Warnings were issued for Kyneton, Bald Hill, Edgecombe, Langley and Greenhill areas. These warnings were later downgraded to Watch and Act messages at 9pm and were at an Advice level on Thursday. Aircraft including one Sky Crane and two large Air Tankers fought the fires in addition 70 CFA tankers. “At the peak of the fires a relief centre was a relief centre was established at Kyneton Mechanics Hall -however this was closed by 10.30pm and most residents were able to return home or seek alternative accommodation,” Mr Smith said.

Although the immediate threat has passed Mr Smith warned there will still be fire activity and a significant amount of smoke in the area – potentially for days. He said fire activity had significantly decreased by early Thursday, and the CFA was expecting favourable weather conditions to help strengthen containment lines – however residents need to remain vigilant monitor warnings and advice and have a practiced fire plan in place. At this stage one large hay shed has been confirmed as destroyed by the fires. Advice messages remain in place for Bald Hill, Woodleigh Heights and Edgecombe. For more information visit www.emergency.vic. gov.au

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Workers will be punished Public debate has become increasingly less informed and the public good is being overwhelmed by the worship of private and parochial interest. Take for example the attack being mounted by some employers to get rid of penalty rates. Their push has begun as the liberal Government has launched a review of industrial relations with the Productivity commission. it appears the Restaurant and catering Association for one, is using its submission to the FairWork commission review on the minimum wage to argue that the late night loading should be dropped from the award. business groups argue they need flexibility and lower costs in the face of tough trading competition. The cEO of the Association has stated: “We are not arguing there shouldn’t be penalty rates, because the legislation says there has to be, we are about arguing quantum.” in other words the very least. Will these same business people crying poor trading conditions be required to show the economic case that penalty rates adversely affect their business to the commission? They never have to date. Will they admit that the capitalist system of competition is causing them the problem, competition is good, just like greed, or a surcharge. A surcharge is something we all put up with on those holidays and weekend jaunts. business has to be able to argue the Quantum Meruit, (as much as he has earned) a fair return for working in an industry which has to operate over weekends and public holidays which provide services to the public. Think of those in the fire brigade, ambulance, transport and hospitality. business may well be struggling in this period of high tax rates, high council rates, budget restraints by government, but the GDP share of household income is declining while business profits are increasing. One would hope the media will give a balanced report and not just the business side of the argument. Truth is not the real question when it comes to representative democracy, the real question is, are we likely to pick the candidates who will make the right decision for the common good and not the special interests of the powerful. it is to be noted that our federal member for bendigo is in support

of penalty rates which is a good sign. Bill Collier, Golden Square

Abbott’s Trojan horse PRiME Minister Abbott’s recent cabinet “re-shuffle” has resulted in former Minister for immigration and border Protection, Scott Morrison’s reincarnation as Social Services Minister. The aged, the disabled, families, students, the unemployed – essentially most of us – are now to be at the mercy of the architect of the series of escalating human rights abuses which comprise Australia’s current asylum seeker policies. Perhaps many of us will now have reason to contemplate a new version of an old adage “be careful what you vote for”. The political dog-whistle is the distasteful and deceptive practice of employing coded messages which appeal to subliminal attitudes amongst targeted subgroups of voters. issues of race and racism is a potent example. both of the old parties in Australian politics are adept at dog-whistle politics, but the liberal/National coalition of the past two decades under the leadership of John Howard and Tony Abbott has elevated this dubious practice to an art-form when it comes to using strategic racism for electoral gain. Many of us middle and working class voters were convinced by the Abbott coalition that asylum seekers and refugees are our enemies, an existential threat to the great Australian way of life. To disagree was to be pugnaciously labelled “unAustralian”. “Stop the boats” was incessantly trumpeted. Tony Abbott swept into government, and it wasn’t until the horror of the May 2014 “lifters versus leaners” budget that we realised what else we’d voted for – policies which are inherently injurious to our own interests. The xenophobic hysteria of “stop the boats” in 2013 persuaded many to vote for a government intent upon governing primarily for the corporate class of big business and the very rich – the one per cent. “Stop the boats” is the Trojan horse which disgorged a contingent policy platform of savage cuts to public health, education and social welfare and sustained attacks upon the Human Rights commission including the abolition of the office of the Discrimination commissioner. The Abbott government is also

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ideologically committed to giving regulatory control over finance and industry to the rapacious private corporate sector. We failed to see the wider political agenda we were voting for – surging inequality and the erosion of the human rights of minorities in Australia more broadly. What do you hear when the Prime Minister, our chief selector, waxes lyrical about “Team Australia”? Do you feel included? Michelle Goldsmith, Eaglehawk

Pool rethink is right i AM aware that it is the wish of most Kangaroo Flat residents to have a new 50 metre pool in which to swim. Kangaroo Flat residents would well recognise the effort which was taken to build its community centre. it was built with the funds paid by its residents. Simple solution – keep the community centre and incorporate it with a new pool, saving untold expense and further rate rises for all Greater bendigo residents, and leaving more funds for the council to spend in all localities. congratulations to the council on wanting to have a rethink. Edward Franklin, Golden Square

Awards nights impress bEFORE christmas i had the pleasure of attending many end of year Awards and Presentation ceremonies of secondary schools in and around bendigo. i would like to congratulate all schools on the incredible amount of work their staff put in to ensuring that all students have the opportunity to learn and grow through their secondary years, enabling them to make positive decisions about their choice of paths beyond school. it was wonderful to see so many students acknowledged for a breadth of achievements – from the academic, sporting and musical to leadership within their school and contributions to the broader community. The ceremonies also provided time to reflect on how much we, as a community, depend on our young people having the opportunity to become the best possible “them” that they can be. Quality teachers and schools are crucial to that end but can’t succeed in isolation. Our businesses and community organisations help with support and involvement, and parents’ engagement in their child’s learning is pivotal. As a community we must demonstrate that we value education as a potent way to enlighten and empower our young people to embark on a positive future.

We are fortunate that many local businesses and organisations are already doing this – including with Passions and Pathways and in their support of career Horizons. These two very effective collaborations acknowledge that while it is important to provide information and build aspiration, we must also offer opportunities for students to practice and hone their skills. This, i think, is a major factor in bendigo’s success as a regional city. leaders across bendigo recognise the importance of working together, supporting each other and committing to the community. it is this collective leadership and shared vision that provides us with an important advantage. i congratulate all of the schools on the excellent work they are doing, and the achievements of their staff and students. it is through your ongoing efforts that bendigo will be able to think its way through dilemmas we may face, and have the courage, capacity and optimism to keep building our great city for this next generation of school graduates and beyond. Robert V Stephenson FCPA, Head of Campus, Bendigo La Trobe University

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WE cannot allow this week’s announcement of the retirement of basketball star Kristi Harrower to pass without also placing this paper’s acknowledgement and thanks on the record. Kristi Harrower is one of this city’s greatest sporting stories. Her career highlights include two world championship medals (senior and junior), four Olympic medals, three WNBL titles, and a host of other achievements that is already the stuff of legends. Kristi Harrower deserves the many accolades that have been afforded her over the past couple of decades of her extraordinary career. For any elite athlete to remain at the pinnacle of their chosen sport for so long is an outstanding feat in itself. That Harrower has achieved so much as a female athlete makes her achievements all the more memorable. The enormous gap between average earnings of our top male

and female sporting heroes makes longevity for many of our best female athletes enough of a challenge on its own. The Bendigo Spirit’s spectacular successes of the past couple of years are at least partially attributable to her dogged determination, her drive and her commitment, all of which have helped bring the very best out of Harrower’s fellow team mates and to propel the club to the top of the WNBL in successive seasons. And so now, the world’s best point guard is embracing a new chapter in her life – parenthood. We wish her and her family well, we say good luck and we say thanks for taking all of us on such an incredible journey. TAFe funds welcome

Yesterday afternoon’s visit to Bendigo by Training and Skills Minister Steve Herbert is a welcome one, and one we hope will pay

significant dividends for both the Bendigo Kangan Institute and for education in the region. This visit, the funding that comes with it and the government’s hopes for Bendigo Kangan Institute should not be reduced to a debate on the politics of blame as much as it is about helping to restore the status of a valuable education provider in this city to where it ought to be. Bendigo Kangan Institute has an important role to play in our city’s vibrant education sector, alongside the university sector and some of the best government, catholic and independent schools in regional Australia. Mr Herbert’s intervention last month to put a hold on job losses and to now announce fast tracked funding which he says will help TAFEs in financial turmoil stay afloat, retain staff and improve training, courses and job opportunities for students is a step in the right direction.

By Lisa Chesters, Federal Member for Bendigo

NEW Year is traditionally the time to reflect on the old year and to make grand resolutions for the new year. Looking back over 2014, I am reminded of how Bendigo, on so many occasions, stood up for what matters. For example, the spontaneous development of This Is Bendigo when we stood together, surrounded by coloured balloons, in Hargreaves Mall and declared Racism Stops with Me. I am also proud of how Bendigo rallies to raise funds that keep fantastic local organisations like Bendigo Food Share. Looking forward, in 2015 I would like life for the most vulnerable in our community to become less of a struggle. However, I am conscious that this simple goal will be hard to achieve and fear that our most vulnerable will find 2015 even tougher than 2014. It seems likely that local unemployment and, in particular youth unemployment, will continue to rise; that cost of living pressures will continue to increase faster than household income; and that the organisations and agencies that support the most vulnerable in our com-

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THIS IS BENDIGO: Lisa Chesters joined the coloured balloon gathering. munity will continue to face savage funding cuts at a time when there is increasing demand for their support and services. Just when we need a Federal Government with compassion and a plan to tackle complex challenges head on, we have one that seems to be driven by ideology rather than the best interests of all Australians. What’s not needed is more rhetoric and spin, or a government determined to push through their agenda no matter the cost and regardless of the damage it will inflict on our community. The Federal Government’s 2014 Budget was a Budget that attacked the most vulnerable in our community – aged pensioners, the sick, the unemployed, families and the poor. Fortunately, many of the

most controversial Budget measures have yet to be legislated. We know this agenda is not supported by Bendigonians with thousands of them signing petitions, writing letters and attending rallies to oppose these unfair changes throughout 2014. In 2015, I know Bendigo will stand up for what matters, when it counts and when it’s needed. Together, we will continue to support the vulnerable members of our society and continue our campaign to ensure the Federal Parliament blocks these unfair changes. We will also help those most in need by donating that extra shirt, blanket or dollar to charity organisations. That’s one of the things I love about Bendigo. We stand up for what matters when it counts and when it’s needed.

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ACK up to speed and working. It’s better for us all in the long run. The poor recycling man looked on in amazement as I threw empty bottle after empty bottle into the bin. I can’t even blame Rosie Lee, our house guest, and the long-suffering Mrs Kendall had a few tipples but the rest was me during December. Anyway, that’s all over now. Sober Steve. Mind you, sober or not, I managed to cause a stir last Friday evening. Remember it was very hot, I was out on the verandah bare foot and fancy free when I caught a splinter in my foot. Big wuss that I am, I squealed a bit and hopped around for a while before removing a chunk of wood by hand. It was a monster bit, at least a centimetre long and for a moment I felt some relief. When the pain continued I realised there was more, and went into whine mode, eventually forcing Mrs Kendall to take a look. Five minutes later I was face down on the bed with my foot undergoing minute

inspection. Rosie decided to chip in suggesting the need for a farrier rather than a doctor, but in the end we decided Mrs K would dig out the remnants of the decking from my hoof. At this point Rosie became nurse, as in she shone a bright torch on the wound. I started to feel a bit scared as Mrs K probed around, I was imagining great holes appearing as the wood was prised loose. I was ordered not to move, which is hard as I’m ticklish, and suffered as the probing continued. “I am going to get a scalpel,” Mrs K said. Now I was wor-

ried, the thought of this sharp beast being needed worried me more. At this point it became an out of body experience as I started sweating profusely and hovering on the edge of fainting. It wasn’t so much the thought and feel of a scalpel being used as the various noises Rosie was making. Intakes of breath and “oooh” noises made me imagine the worst and they were frequent. Mrs K told me to hold very still and the cut was made. “Oooh it’s very deep,” from Rosie did nothing to calm me. Mrs K was making similar comments, but in a more profes-

sional way as she wielded the scalpel. Mrs K is no novice with the blade, but her usual patients are four-legged, so though I had complete trust I hoped not to end up with the unkindest cut of all. Finally the splinter was edged out from the depths with a needle, and I could breath easy. Sweaty, but relieved. I imagined a matchsticksized lump had been removed, but no, the decking was so tiny I could barely see it. I wonder if the operating team had been winding me up with all the fuss? Surely not. Twitter: @stevekendall1

dear dotty... Dear Dotty, I went to a wedding on the weekend which was fairly restrained. I did my best to enliven the occasion by making a pass at the waitress, encouraging a game of limbo (with my fly undone) and snatching the mike from the MC to sing “Good old Collingwood for ever/ they know how to play the game...” But it was all to no avail. I was met with glares all round. Puzzled, hurt and bewildered. Ron Dear Ron, Some people have no idea how hard it is to be the life of the party and bring everyone out of themselves. I’ve always thought there are two types of people in this word. One type are the givers (like you Ron) and the other type are the receivers. It’s all very well to sit back and go “tut tut” and have a good gossip about you behind your back; but what you do, Ron, is exhausting. I know because I’ve had to do it all my life as well. There you are up on the dance floor doing a perfectly good tango with a rose in your mouth (or occasionally up your nose) and you look around to find that the room has gone silent.

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There is no warmth in the eyes of big bosomed matrons, as they block their husbands’ view with their broad, fat backs. It’s hard out there, Ron but it’s people like you and me who make weddings worth going to. Dear Dotty, I have been reading a lot of articles about New Year resolutions. Most columnists seem to suggest that we tend to be unrealistic about losing weight and running marathons, what are your thoughts? Sue Dear Sue, Make your resolutions reasonable and easy to achieve. My personal goal is to take a trip on one of those Rhine river barges and eat so much that I sink it. Twitter: @DearDotty

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A Woven Cloth of Life Maggie Jackson

HEN only three-years old Maggie Jackson and her family set sail from Ireland for Australia. She says in her charming book she knew even then they would be encountering an unknown lifestyle. A Woven Cloth of Life tells the rich story of family, and the love which can be created through messages of hope, encouragement and music – and the deep connection which can come from that. Coming to Australia Maggie and her four sisters and eight brothers ventured uneasily into their new life. The O’Dowd clan is an ancient Irish family dating back to the 11th century. They were renowned for their “bravery, love of words, and music…” Upon arriving in Australia Maggie and her siblings eventually lived out these qualities with the help and support of their mother and father. A big portion of the family’s life was being a part of The O’Dowd Family Show Band – a family band where members would unite in song and play at events all around Victoria. In her book Maggie describes the life of being in the band and as a solo artist later in her life. Looking at photographs of

the band featured in the book, it can be seen there was an immense happiness between members of the family – not only on stage, but off it as well. Smiles fill their faces, and it is clear that their bond grew stronger from being on stage together. Maggie says she still strives to reflect the messages of her parents in everything that she does. Her book is filled with reminiscences about the days of her childhood and the moments shared with her parents. She continues today to honour these words of wisdom and advice with her husband Bill at their home near Castlemaine. This quaint story is humorous and filled with the values of family, and the love which holds them together. A long-time musician, Maggie has also recorded a CD inspired by the writing of the book, as well as a CD of the text. A Woven Cloth of Life is available from selected bookshops, or online at www. maggiejackson.com/books/ – Sam Kane

ENDIGO’S Amateur Photographic Association (Club) could boast well over 20 active members at the time of federation in 1901. As has been pointed out, two of the leading lights in the club were business rivals Frederick Napoli Prescott and J B Edwards. As an aside, Mr Edwards has left us with quite a wonderful legacy of flashlight/ magnesium ribbon photographs of underground scenes taken here in Bendigo. He was such a proponent of flashlight photography that, in August 1899 he lectured on the topic at the club’s room in the Bendigo School of Mines. His subject was “use of artificial illuminants in photography. Enemerated Magnesium in powder or ribbon, being absolutely the best. Subjects were often in awkward places such as a mine, restricted space.” Imparting practical knowledge about the technology associated with photography along with the taking of successful and artistic shots was at the forefront of the club’s aims. At the club’s commencement it was a strictly male affair however, there was a realisation that there were women who were interested in the hobby and there was no attempt to exclude them. By 1903 there were a number of women who became active members of the club.

RARE SIGHT: Aerial view over Bendigo by R E Jeffreys.

Excursions were a regular part of the BAPC program, usually somewhere not too distant from the centre of Bendigo. The attractiveness of the scheduled events ensured there were new faces, in one year alone 10 additional members joined club. Guests were invited to address members such as at the turn of the 20th century when professor L Hart related his experience, “A trip to Hawaii via Samoa”. The professor’s talk was illustrated with lantern slides the subjects of which he himself had photographed. While the Reverend T Adamson illustrated with limelight views his talk on the “Jenolan Caves”. Lantern slides were becoming a very popular medium, so it is not surprising that the making of these slides became one of the club’s topics and activities. Making contact prints was

another important source of instruction for members of the BAPC there were many different types of commercially made photographic papers becoming available. Each type of paper required a particular level of knowledge in order to obtain the best results. Developing facilities at the dark room in the School of Mines building were very much enhanced when the club had sinks and troughs installed along with reticulated water, this made the processing of negatives as well as prints, much easier and convenient. Mr Prescott was keen to enter photographic competitions against amateur photographers from other parts of Eastern Australia, he was successful against those from large centres such as Melbourne and Sydney. One of his awards was for a half plate “Art Study”. Naturally that then would become

another topic of instruction for club members. R E Jeffreys was vice president of the club in 1901, he was very much into lenses, he grinding his own not for his camera but for his own constructed telescopes. Mr Jeffreys, apart from being a successful photographer, was considered to be one of the best amateur astronomers. In fact Melbourne University was particularly keen to get hold of his home-made telescopes which he set up at the back of his Rowan Street home. Mr Jeffreys was an early exponent of aerial photography, having produced numerous magnificent views of the Bendigo urban area. He was much sought after by real estate agents to photograph homes which were offered for sale. T C Watts was one of a number of property purveyors to make use of Mr Jeffreys’ photographic talents.

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VERY inch of me is always itching unless I’m on a stage, sings front man Wil Wagner on the opening tracks to The Smith Street Band’s new record, Throw Me In The River. Barely resting since having spent November touring the country the band has announced their first tour of 2015, taking in Musicman, Bendigo on January 28. Throw Me In The River has received plenty of praise, been crowned triple j’s album of the week and debuted in the

top 20 of the ARIA charts. This year will be much of the same for the band, already filling their calendar with national and international tour dates, including a second appearance at Belgium’s Groezrock Festival. The tour will have the band meet up with Toronto-based punk band and Side One Dummy Records label mates PUP and old friends in London trio Great Cynics, of whom they toured the UK with in 2013.

Both bands will be making their debut appearances in Australia. Opening the show is Melbourne’s rising grunge rockers Apart From This. With much of Throw Me In The River written while on the road, it’s only fitting the band returns to the cities the songs were crafted in. The Smith Street Band plays Musicman, Bendigo on Wednesday, January 28, and The Bridge Hotel, Castlemaine on Wednesday February 18.

The highs and lows of Falls RAVING the elements and the compost toilets, The Falls Festival 2014 was a fiesta of music, food and campsite shenanigans. Cramming five days of festival fun into this space would not be fair to the ample artists, organisers and vendors piling into the festival. Thousands of festival revellers set up camp, pulled up marquees and kicked back to the tunes of international and locals artists. ARIA award winning rockers The Temper Trap blew the roof off Falls, with audiences belting out lyrics from their latest self-titled album. The band started the party with crowd-pleasing tunes “Need Your Love” and “The Sea is Calling”. The Presets, as expected, gave a stellar performance setting the crowd up for plenty of dancing with “No Fun” and “My People”.

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Saturday, January 10 Handmade Market Bendigo: The market moved and is now located at Rotary Park, High Street. Kangaroo Flat. The new venue offers inside and outside sites, ample car parking and a family friendly atmosphere. The Market runs every second Saturday of the month, including this week, from 10am to 2pm, offering 30-40 local handmade art and craft stalls including fresh produce, handmade items, activities for the kids, food stalls and live music. For more information contact Jo on 0408 753 671.

WORK OF ART: The children’s art table. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

HIVE OF ACTIVITY: Falls Festival.

Crowds packed into the socalled Grand Theatre to witness UK sensation George Ezra. Poetically showcasing his lyrical selection, Ezra wooed the audience with “Blame it on me”, and the crowdpleaser “Budapest”. Revellers climbed onto shoulders to gain a glimpse of the wonder, as he traced his fingers across guitar, keyboard and bass. Australia’s alternative-electronic leaders, Empire of The Sun, left nothing in the bag. Costume changes, a parade of choreographed dancers and an

exotic musical performance overwhelmed the crowd. Extravagant and seemingly belonging on international acting stages, it was hard to, fault their vocal showcase. The Village and Relaxo Rancho gave festival-goers a chance to paint their faces in glitter or relax to the sounds of local artists. But with artists such as Sticky Fingers, Alt-J, Alison Wonderland, The Kite String Tangle, Safia and old favourites,Cold War Kids, Vance Joy and Kim Churchill, there was much to love. - Christine McGinn

FREE barbecue will be one part of Open Studio Sundays at the Schaller Studio. The community event is the brainchild of hotel manager Amy Moylan and will be held every Sunday from January 11 until February 22. Ms Moylan was keen to find the very best local food offering to be included in the hotel’s fun, summer program. Inglewood Butcher Meats on Brooke was chosen and Ms Moylan praised Food Fossickers. “What a terrific initiative this region has,” she said “A newcomer like myself can simply contact Food Fossickers Central Victoria, and be referred directly to the vast local produce offering or to a single key item” “It’s such a valuable resource and connecting directly to the business owner means that we can learn more about their product, their ethics and their business story to ensure their values align with ours.” The hotel’s café The Pantry has already been a keen local produce supporter since opening

in May 2014, providing guests with local and regional fare, including salami, cheeses, olives, coffee, beer, wine and cider. “Our Open House events are for the whole community, everyone is welcome to come and be part of a great day out; no need to book, just turn up and join in the fun,” Ms Moylan said. In addition to the free sausage sizzle, the weekly Sunday events, with the exclusion of Jan 25, will operate from 2pm to 5pm and will feature a fun art table for kids, music, hotel tours and a free weekly raffle to win an accommodation Sleep Over giveaway; a variety of food and beverages will also be available from the café. Hosted tours to view the array of sculptures, ceramic art and paintings created by Melbourne artist and the hotel’s namesake, Mark Schaller will also be in operation. The Schaller Studio is located on the corner of Lucan and Bayne Streets, Bendigo just inside the gates of the Bendigo Health Care Group grounds.

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MONSTER: Wayne Symons with his metre plus Murray cod, on his recent Robinvale trip.

A bumper catch SEVERAL lucky Bendigo anglers experienced cod fishing at its best, with repeated captures of legendary sized Murray cod between Christmas and new year in the Robinvale area. Pictured is Wayne Symons with his 1.16 metre cod before release. This was one of three cod in excess of the magical metre mark that took a repeated liking to a slowly trolled deep diving lures for the Bendigo anglers. Interestingly all the large fish came later in the afternoon on successive days. Lake Charm near Kerang is also worth a visit according to younger Bendigo anglers, Josh and Stephine Hayes, who had a day to remember landing several golden perch on trolled lures. Closer to home, Rod from Hartley’s Hunting and Tackle World recently returned home from Eppalock with a creel of redfin, ranging in size between 30cm and 46cm, after a successful afternoon fishing small yabbies around the nine metre depth. Generally small yabbies or frozen prawns have proven the most successful method of extracting these tasty eating fish. For those preferring smaller waters, anglers have enjoyed success lure casting Tassie style lures at Hepburn Lagoon with trout up to two kilograms.

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WITH the heat of Summer upon us fly fishing for trout locally can be increasingly difficult. As our Central Victorian lakes steadily warm up in the summer sunshine the trout will tend to hold in deeper, cooler areas and only venture into the shallows to feed at the coolest times of day. Therefore trout anglers who venture out at night or at the crack of dawn will have a greater chance of success at this time of year. However there are alternatives to trout. Fly fishing for native species such as Murray cod and golden perch is gaining in popularity.

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You need to fish with heavier rods and lines to accommodate the size of these fish and the flies you use are more the size and colouration of a budgie than the delicate insect imitations that we use for trout. So there are some initial set-up costs, however it’s an exciting form of fishing that we can do close to home on either the Loddon or Murray Rivers or Lake Eppalock. It’s a great summer-time fly fishing alternative that doesn’t require a whole weekend away, spending hours and hours in the car getting to the NE Victorian high country in search of elusive trout. I’m a recent convert to fly fishing for natives and have caught yellas and cod on the Loddon in the past couple of weeks – it’s great fun. There are even those who target carp on the fly as they are abundant, challenging to catch, and make a great sport fish due to their size and power. At this time of year you can find carp basking in the clear shallows of Barker’s Creek Reservoir, making for an exciting sight-fishing experience. Remember to take a hat and polarised sunglasses, pick a bright, sunny day and fish with the sun high in the sky and slightly to your back. You will need to move slowly and try not to disturb the water but you will be surprised at how many fish you will see. Personally I’d rather the carp weren’t there at all but if you want to improve your fly fishing skills close to home try targeting carp for a change. Just remember to leave any you catch on the bank. If you’re interested in learning more about fly fishing check out the Bendigo & District Fly Fishing Club website www.bdffc.weebly.com or find them on Facebook.

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• Canvas Awnings • Roman Blinds • Vertical Drapes • Holland Blinds • Cedar Venetians • Venetian Blinds • Roller Shutters • Security Doors

PHONE/FAX 5447 9011 141 High Street, Kangaroo Flat www.southerncrossblinds.com

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

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Services Offered BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

7,*(5 %,1 +,5(

Skip Bin Hire

LITTLE RIPPER Digger Service

• Domestic

Trenching, Rotary Hoeing, Post Holes, Levelling 4 in one bucket,Tipper Hire.

• Commercial • Competitive rates • Loading available • Locally owned & operated

Ph: Glenn or Donna

5446 7163 or 0418 510 074

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

GARDAM E X C AVA T I O N

SEPTIC TANK SEWER TREATMENT PLANTS

Using our 5 ton excavator 4.5 ton skid steer & ten metre tipper After Hours Ph. 5448 8814 cjchandler65@bigpond.com

Call Clint 0427 349 549

Post Holes Trenches Site Cleans Pools Driveways Site Cuts 5 ton Excavator with Post Hole Attachment and Rock Breaker

James Sherlock Ph: 0407 472 775

BOBCAT AND TIPPER SERVICES • Post & Stump Holes - 150mm, 250mm, 350mm • Chain Trenching • Site Preparation & Clean Ups • Ground Levelling • Concrete & Rubbish Removal • General Earthmoving, Driveways and Garden Landscaping • Sand, Soil & Stone - Carting & Spreading • 10m2 Tipper Hire

E: jd.bobcat.services@gmail.com

Bobcat & Tipper Hire Backhoe Trenching Post Hole Borer

Driveways, Footpaths, Patios, Sheds Colours, Paving, Retaining Walls Liability Insured - Council Approved

FREE QUOTES, 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE Ph 0429 002 678

CONCRETE PIPING

Time to tidy for Christmas! • Mowing • Edging • Pebble Paths • Yard tidy and removal • Landscaping & Garden maintenance

Free quotes - we look after you

Gary 0422 854 620

LEON BEATTY 0415 503 875 BUILDERS

thebeattles@bigpond.com

GUTTER CLEANING DECKS / PERGOLAS

Locally y owned & operated p

Specialising in alterations & additions Commercial C i l Domestic New Houses Insurance Labour Hire Fences Free Quotes

Ti Timber b Fl Floors Decks Pergolas Stairs Registered Builder

DB-U38390

Sanders Carpentry Qualified Carpenter with over 10 years experience. Specialising in Decks, Pergolas, and Renovations.

Phone: 0450 588 403

CARPENTERS

CARPENTER

Renos Extensions Verandahs Decking

All Types Of Work 30 Years Experience

PH PAUL 0402 299 819

CLEANING SERVICES

Solar Panel & Window Cleaning www.expresssolarpanelandwindowcleaning.com.au

Increase the efficiency of your Solar Panels

GREG SMITH ELECTRICIAN

Tired of Waiting for a Tradesman 0418 507 709RECA/H 5448 3333 7821

Geoff Williams Electrical Installations

Over 40 Years Service

BEFORE

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Call Fred red 0 0429 429 4 434 34 405

Repairs completed within 24 hours

www.guttervac.com.au

HOME MAINTENANCE

I promise you a reliable & professional service at an affordable price

Phone: 0417 329 802

DARELLY ELECTRICAL D SERVICING BENDIGO & DISTRICT SE REC 14361

COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL DOMESTIC COMMERC Mains, Switchboards, Lighting, Renovations, New Installations, Shopfitting, Maintenance, Powerpoints PROMPT & PROFESSIONAL SERVICE FREE QUOTES No job too big or too small

Darren Liersch: 0409 077 600

darelly@netspace.net.au/www.darellyelectrical.com

FENCING / GATES

• Rural • Handrails • Retainer Walls

• Systems built • Repairs and upgrades • Network and internet connections • Virus and Spyware removal

FREE QUOTES • Ph Travis: 0477 910 720 E: tstrybs@gmail.com

Jeoff Milne 5447 2476 Mob 0425 728 336

GARDEN SERVICES

COMPUTERS

AFTER

Ph 1300 654 253

OZ PRO FENCING

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

Gutter-Vac will professionally vacuum clean gutters, roofs, downpipes, ceiling cavities and rainwater tanks.

ELECTRICIANS All aspects of residential and commercial building work:

COMPUTERS

Call Ron 0438 569 385

Clean. Safe...Easy

Don’t risk your safety or your property, let the experts vacuum clean your gutters, quickly, safely and professionally.

scottsanderscarpentry@live.com ABN 70 706 340 686

200 - 600mm diameter

Site Clearing Driveways Excavation Laser Levelling Rubbish Removal

0409 173 754 Peter

BUILDERS

NO OBLIGATION QUOTES PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

Ph: 0438 246 065

Hedges Trimmed & Shaped • Lawn Mowing • Clippings Caught & Removed • Edges Trimmed • Pruning of Roses & Fruit Trees • Ride on Mowing • Weeding & Weed Spraying • Yard Clean Ups • Planting & Mulching

0418 508 993

Please call to discuss your requirements: Justin: 0488 799 100 www.fngbuild.com.au

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

4 Seaso Seasons Garden Care

Licenced drainer 31741

• Carpentry • Plastering • Painting • Concrete & Landscaping

sherlocksoilworks@hotmail.com

Cave’s Concreting

PIC LICENCED

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

Sherlock Soil Works Excavator Bobcat Tipper

GARDEN SERVICES

Supplied and installed

COM PET RATE ITIVE S • Laser Levelled Site cuts • Landscaping • Driveways • Backyard clean-ups • Postholes • Trenching

CONCRETING

REC 4085

BIN HIRE

Southern Cross Home Maintenance Sewer Jetter, Cable Locations, Renovations & more

Steve Fuller

0418 354 782

PETE’S INSIDE AND OUT Home Maintenance & Renovations Specialising in Kitchen and Bathroom Renovations. Repairs, Carpentry, Tiling, Painting

Phone: 0419 759 354 Email: pattiandpete@bigpond.com

Pete’s

Mowing and Maintenance Computer & IT Problems? Onsite Computer Services for Home and Business • Repairs • Upgrades • Virus removal • Networking & WiFi • Screen replacementt • Web design • Same day support

CALL STEVE 0408 928 763

www.techeadit.com.au | steve@techeadit.com.au

Big or small we fix it all!

• Push/Ride On Mowing • Flyscreens • Concreting small jobs • Tap Washers • Doors, Handles, Locks • Gutter Cleaning • Whipper snipping • Irrigation repairs • Rubbish removal • Weeding • General yard tidy • Welding For a free quote call Pete:

0422 660 912 Pensioner discounts available.

NO JOB TOO SMALL • Carpentry • Tiling • Painting • Plastering • Pergolas • Decks CALL PETER 0409 422 271

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Services Offered MOBILE BATHROOMS MOBILE BATHROOM FOR HIRE (Shower, hand basin, toilet etc) • Handymen • Cleaning • Builder • Floors • • Carpenters • Glazier • Fencing • Plastering • • Painters • Bathroom & Kitchen Reno’s • • Granite Benchtops • Paving • Concreting • • Plumbers • Decking • Electricians • • Pruning • Tiling • Tree Lopping • • Sheds & Pergolas • Lawns & Gardens •

Central Victoria 13 11 98

Suite B 175 Lyttleton Tce, Bendigo greyarmybendigo@bigpond.com

The Home Handyman

• Gutter & Window Cleaning • Deck, pergolas, verandah repairs and building • Painting • Plastering • Carpentry • Fences • Floating floors

NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL

Ph Dave 0439 113 795 KITCHENS

Suitable for • Renovations • Parties/Weddings • Sporting events and many more

• Kitchens • Vanities • Walk in robes • All custom joinery • Flat Packs • Replacement bench tops • No job too small

www.rilexinteriors.com.au rilexinteriors@bigpond.com

Call Mark Kingston 0439 941 248 LAWN MOWING

Edge Gardening and Mowing Lawn Mowing Weed Control Fertilising

Rubbish Removal Pruning

for a free quote call Malcolm at: Phone: (03) 54393799 Mobile: 0401 337 083

LANDSCAPING PAVING & LANDSCAPING by Phil Carman

Paving & concreting Pool landscaping Retaining walls & fencing Decking and Outdoor living areas Lawn installation & watering systems Kanga light digging

0438 083 139 www.bettabathroomhire.com.au

C.P.D

FREE FRIENDLY QUOTES • Over 10 years Experience • New and old homes • Texturings • ALL your painting needs

PO Box 54, Eaglehawk

Peter Carr Plumbing & Gasfitting License No. 32710

A friendly, reliable, local plumbing team fully qualified in all aspects of plumbing

0400 493 491 cramptonpainting@gmail.com CRAMPTON PAINTING & DECORATING

544 33 999 4 Nolan Street, Bendigo

Greg Hicks st same day Plumbing Fajosebrvtoicoesmall Master Plumber

Painter & Decorator

10 SIZES FROM $20 PER WEEK Free Use of Courtesy Trailer 7 Days Access & On-Site Electronic Surveillance Security NEW AND USED BOXES AND PACKING MATERIALS AVAILABLE

5448 4499

BENDIGO 87-89 MIDLAND HWY www.centrestateselfstorage.com

SPOUT CLEANING

OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE FOR A FREE, NO OBLIGATION QUOTE, CALL TROY ON 0418 844 590 OR EMAIL T_EYOUNG@BIGPOND.NET.AU

Local Classifieds

Ph Paul 5439 3835 or 0428 395 429

Over 37,500 copies circulating Central Victoria each week.

Reduce Fire Risk Spouts Vacuumed Spotlessly Pensioner Discounts Water Tanks Cleaned

TRIPPA’S T RIPPA’S P PAINTING AINTING SERVICE S ERVICE

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• Blocked Drains • Burst Pipes • Septics • Gas Leaks & Gas Fitting • Hot Water Services • Roof Leaks • Gutters/Downpipes • Renovations • Gen Plumbing • Latest Drain Cleaning Equipment QUALITY WORK AT THE RIGHT PRICE!

Bendigo Weekly

CV Industrial Vacuum Services

0448 701 138

YOUR FRIENDLY, PROFESSIONAL AND QUALITY PAINTING TEAM FOR ALL TYPES OF PAINTING

TILING

Thorp Tiling “You style it, I’ll tile it”

FLOOR & WALL TILING Ceramic & Porcelain Slate & Stone Waterproofing Silicon & Grout Sealing Feature Walls & Mosaic Ourdoor Areas

Kyle 0421 255 044 www.thorptiling.com kylethorptiling@live.com.au

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THE PLUMBING MAINTENANCE SPECIALISTS

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Sandhurst Painting and Decorating 35 years experience Prompt efficient service at reasonable rates

We specialise in all hot water service repairs and replacements. Blocked drains? We have the latest technology in drain clearing equipment, including camera and locator. Inspection, identification including recorded footage of drain blockages, repairs or replacement of drains - call us today. We service and install: • Air Conditioners • Burst Pipes • Gas Cooktops • Renovations • Taps • Gas Ovens • Toilets • Gas Heaters • Basins • Laundry Troughs

Quotation gladly given

Call Phill Hutchings on

Murray’s Water Boring SITE

FREE • Family owned INSPECTIONS and operated • Over 90 years combined experience (Three Generations) • Largest modern brigs • Originated of ‘no 0428 518 159 or 0428 452 175 water, no charge’ murraysdrilling@bigpond.com

ROOFING

0417 057 010

SUPERIOR

PEST CONTROL

& MAINTENANCE SERVICES

ROOFING

SCANNING

• Concrete tiles • Terracotta acotta tiles • Slate tiles • Iron roofi ng fing

FREE ROOF INSPECTIONS S New Roofing Re-Roofing Extensions Rebedding & Flexible Pointing Valley & Gutter Replacement

High Pressure Cleaning ngg De-Mossing Sealing & Painting Asbestos Removals Pensioner Discounts

EXPERTS IN ALL ASPECTS OF ROOFING

Formally “Spider Sprayers”

5444 2028

robert@superiorroofing.net.au www.superiorroofing.net.au

0438 632 219

Negatives, Film, Slides & Photos Scanned to CD 1-20 $3.00 Ea 21-50: $2.00 Ea 100+ 50c Ea Protect originals, Share with Family.

0420 278 951

www.scan2disk.weebly.com y

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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PLUMBERS Specialising in all general plumbing, kitchen & bathroom renovations.

TRADIES To advertise in this section please call For a free quote, call Luke on

1300 558 385

Ph 5446 1535

Pty. Ltd.

Specialising in Landscape construction Stuart Erwin 0407 667 900 Cameron Rogister 0411 956 937

• Fast Response to urgent repairs • All General Plumbing & Maintenance • Drains Cleared & Repaired & Roofing High Pressure jetting Quality in all • Hot Water Repairs and areas of Plumbing Replacements • Roofing & Gutter Specialists FREE • Gas Fitting QUOTES • Gas appliance servicing

PAINTERS / DECORATORS

PH: 0418 822 911

• Qualified tradesmen • Landscaping • Commercial and residential property maintenance

STO

Call David/Bronwyn

Rilex Interiors

Is your kitchen needing an update? Call Rilex Interiors for a FREE QUOTE and advice.

STORAGE

ARE YOU RENOVATING?

PLUMBERS D

HANDYMAN SERVICES

Quality Work 0430 712 108 at a fair E: Ldellis23@hotmail.com price.

CIRCULATING TO We load for you! 7 Days a Week No job too small or too big

Green Waste Green Waste Special

t Yard clean ups t Whitegoods t DomesƟĐ t Builders t Renovators t Commercial

0423 402 474

OVER 38,200 HOMES EACH WEEK

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For Sale Local Classifieds

FOR SALE

12V cordless drill, new in box $50 ono Ph 5447 0965

EXHAUST Fan, White, New in box $35 Ph 0411 813 316

MIXER, Kenwood, Good cond w/attachments + mincer $50 P 54487212

13 pce screwdriver set with case, brand new, $10 Ph 5447 0965

CHEAP REDGUM SPLIT FIREWOOD

2 LARGE lounge chairs, modern rolled arms, neutral colour, as new, $75 each Phone 5448 3193

ANTENNAS, TV, digital, extra outlets installed, Phone Neil at Goldfields Electronics 0418 126 410

SUMMERTIME SPECIALS

WHEEL Trims, 1 pair 14" new, fits all vehicles $7, Ph 5447 7762

53 pce ratchet screwdriver bit set, new, $50 ono Ph 5447 0965

12M TRUCK LOAD $1100 OR HALF TRUCK LOAD $600

WINE Glasses (4) in presentation box $10 ono Phone 0476 077 570

6X4 Trailer, Majors Box, Reg, Good Condition $480 Ph 0469 272 894

For further details Phone Clint

70'S Table, wood laminate, chrome legs, $95 Ph 0473 512 255

TABLE, sml kitchen, wood laminate $22 Ph 0473 512 255 AIR Cooler, with remote, portable, Exc Cond $60 Phone 5448 7212

TILL THE END OF FEB

0427 349 549 FISHTANKS x 3, $250 the lot. Aquaone 900 & 1 x 30L & 1 x 40L lots of extras, Ph 5447 7400 FREE Cubby House, large, colourbond roof, Chimney, the works! Phone 5447 0397

AUSTRALIAN Bird books for sale, and Orchids books Mixed prices Phone 5447 4078

FREE Top Soil Phone 0437 953 005

BABY Portacot Steelcraft $40 Phone 5447 7050

and Freezers. Top brands from $195. Fully recond, 6 mths wty. 283 High St, G/Sq. Ph. 5441 1955

BARK CHIPS

Buy direct at special price.Beautify your garden, enrich your soil - make into compost, control weeds, get those worms working. All good for plant life. $140 per 5mtr Del Bendigo. Ph 0417 545 193 BBQ Coleman, Portable, gas bot & instruct booklet $25 Ph 5439 3054 BBQ, Good condition $50 Phone 0477 839 170 BIRDCAGE, on ground, $35 Ph 0412 476 939

CHEAP FIREWOOD 9 cubic metres of blocks, $540 plus Delivery Phone: 0417 845 224 CHEST OF DRAWERS, 5 Deep drws $50 Bar stools w/backs $25Pr, Coffee Table w/2 drws $65, 2dr 2drw Robe $195, Cheval mirror $25, Bedsides $15ea, Cnr TV cab $25, Antique Chest of Drws, w/ dutchess mirror $135, ALL SOLID TIMBER, AS NEW Ph 0408 590 830 COFFEE Maker, never been used $15 ONO Phone 0476 077 570 CONTEMPORARY canvas wall art, new, 3ft 6" x 2ft $10 Ph 5444 5836

FRIDGES

FRIDGE/freezer "Fridgemate Evercool" 55L Excellent condition, $625 Ph 5447 7050 FRIDGE/FREEZER 2 door, modern VGO, $100 Phone 0407 714 038 FUCHSIA Plants suitable for standards & baskets. This years stock. Not avail over Christmas $5.00 Ph 5442 7974

GALAXY TAB 3 LITE, 7inch 8G, WiFi Tablet, white. Brand New, Still sealed in box, Unwanted Xmas gift, comes with a new case. $170 ono. Ph 0403 785 555 GIRLS clothes sizes 7 & 8, 35 + items EC $35 Phone 0409 351 402 GIRTON Boys Uniforms sz 8-14 Phone 0419 112 867 Evenings

HAY Rolls & Small Squares Phone Justin 0428 496 800 HAYMAN Reece heavy duty towing system, $450 Ph 5447 7050 HILLS Solarlight Clothes Line, As new, still in box, $260 ONO Phone 5447 8046 or 0412 744 654

FOR SALE

Cat Enclosures A fun, safe way for your cat to enjoy the outdoors. Free quotes to suit your budget.

Call Jim 0429 866 630 www.byers.net.au

FOR SALE

COUCH 3 seater, Fabric upholstery, GC $20 Phone 0418 709 896

HOUSE gates, steel Gal. 60's era 84H X 198L x 2, $100 0401 132 177

CUBBY House, $50 ONO Phone 0477 839 170

INSULATION, 3.5 yellow batts, 9 sq mtrs, half price, $25 each. Ph 0439 371 301 or 0438 416 924

DEEP fryer, electric, as new $35 Ph 5447 7050

MOBILITY Scooter, Heartway S12, 2yo, Elec, max 15kph, inc canopy, b/pack, batt charger & manual. Was $4000 Sell $1800 Pick up E/hawk Ph 0422 712 934

MOULAMEIN

Newly Renovated 4BDR, BIR, 2 Bath, Evap Cooling, Wood Heating, Open plan living area, approx 40 metres to Edward River and Billabong Creek. Ideal Investment Property $115,000 Phone Mob: 0429 118 010 NEST of 3 Wooden Table,s $20 Ph 5446 1310 NEW Carpet, 5.3 x 3.60 $180 3.4 x 3.60 $90 Both fawn coloured Nylon Plush Kennington Ph 0431 210 172 Straw $6 Min 12 bales Free delivery or pick up Bendigo Ph 0427 304 600 PET Accessories, EC $30 lot. Will Seperate. Phone 0418 709 896 PIANO stool with hinged lid $35 Phone 5446 1310 POOL Clark above ground 9 x 4.8 x 1.2 All Accessories, pool fence, paving. Offers accepted. Golden Gully Ph 0428 109 164 3 PIECE lounge suite, lounge w/2 recliners + 2 Rocker recliners. Beige fabric Excellent Cond $999 Ph 0400 041 633

Did you get an unwanted gift for Christmas?

TOP SOIL Sieved $35 per metre, 4 metre min. delivery 8m & 10m also avail. Garden Mix $50 a metre. Garden Rocks also avail. Phone 0418 306 548 or 0428 100 770

WOOD TURNING LATHE Woodfast Cobra, 2 brand new chisels, many attachments, 4 draw chuck, live tail stock. Center Steady. Custom build wooden stand + timber blanks. LEDA copy attachment. $2000 ONO Phone 5447 1004

WANTED SCRAP WANTED including White Goods, Batteries, Mags, etc Ph 5446 1191 or 0447 744 043 SWIMMING pool Slide and ladder Phone 0427 418 613

WANTED TO BUY GOLD BUYER of Nuggets & bars, Get paid what you deserve! Call us today Geoff 0408 565 057

CASH

For Fridges & Freezers, in GWO up to 25yrs. Washing Machines up to 7yrs old. Ph. 5441 1955

Sell it in the Bendigo Weekly

WANTED Datsun 240k or skyline, complete car or for parts, cash paid 0400949779

Call 1300 558 385

TRACTORS & farm machinery wanted. Going or not, cash paid, Ph 0429 393 221

For Sale Local Classifieds

12V Battery Charger MINELAB SHOWERHEAD, flexispray f o r as new, 3 spray settings DETECTOR Ph 5446 $15 Ph 5447 7762

SIEVED TOP SOIL $35 per/m delivered local 3m minimum. 6m & 10m avail. Bobcat & Excavator to hire. Ph 5446 7105 or 0428 507 846

1191 043

0447

SINK, Double bowl, New, Stainless Steel, $60 Phone 5448 7212 SOFA'S x 2 White leather 213cm W, $200 ea or $350 Pr EX.BIKE Powered console Exc Cond $500 Ph 0419 970 725

GARAGE SALES

STANDARD lamp, wooden base and cream shade $35 Ph 5447 7050

LocalClassifieds ADVERTISE FOR 4 WEEKS - ONLY $23*

12 BANNERMAN ST Saturday 8am-12pm, Furniture and treasures gallore. No early callers

SOIL

Compost with manures and straw mix. Can deliver Bgo or pick up. Ph 0427 304 600

GOT SOMETHING TO SELL?

744

SIGN for shop, metal, 4ft x 3ft, $40 Ph 0401 132 177

Phone, Fax, email or bring in this coupon with $23*, or $28.50* with photo, and your advertisement will be published in the next 4 editions. classifieds@bendigopublishing.com Categories included: Autos, Boats, Car Parts, PO Box 324 Bendigo 3552 Caravans & Trailers, Commercial Vehicles, For Fax: 5441 4416 Sale, Four Wheel Drives, Livestock, Machinery,

1300 558 385

UNIT 3/2 SANDHURST RD Saturday and Sunday 11.30-5pm ladies and girls clothes, shoes, books, toys, & lots more

All adverts must be pre-paid. For $23 you get 5 lines ONE ITEM ONLY per advert. Advert will run for four consecutive weeks. Sale

price must be included. Alteration to PRICE ONLY. Not included in the offer are business adverts., rental hire etc., for the purpose of ongoing profit, or Real Estate Listings. The publisher reserves the right to decline any booking for the purpose of continuing gain.

NO WORD BREAKS AT END OF LINE - MAX OF 5 LINES

STRIPED Sun lounge Mattress 3 positions, EC $10 Ph 5444 5836 STUDENT Desk chair $10 Phone 5446 1310 SUITCASE, 69 x 48 x 27 handle and wheels $40 Ph 0401 132 177

LATTICE 4 sheets, various sizes $20 Ph 0411 813 316

DOG bed, trampoline style, Extra Large, GC, $25 Ph 0409 351 402

LOUNGE Suite, 3 seater couch + 2 Chairs. Green Velvet, GC $200 Ph 5447 0863

SWING set, Hills, 4pc + Toddler swing VGC $90 Ph 0409 351 402

LUCERNE HAY ROLLS 5x4 Ph 0418 319 032

To advertise in this section please call

MIXER Tap, New in box, $10 Ph 0411 813 316

1300 558 385

DVD PLayer, LG, Excellent Condition $20 Ph 5444 5836

FOR SALE

PEA STRAW $7.50

DINING Table expandable w/6 chairs, Green Velvet GC, $150 Ph 5447 0863

DOG Kennel Suit Small dog. EC $25 Phone 0418 709 896

For Sale Local Classifieds

SWAG single, hardly used, Exc Cond $90 Phone 5449 6683

8 BLACK WATTLE AVE, EPSOM Friday & Saturday 8am - 3pm Furniture and white goods, household and garden items

PAYMENT Cash:

Cheque:

Visa:

NAME: ............................................... Mastercard:

Credit card number - (minimum credit card purchase $10)

CNR MCCOY & GREEN ST CALIFORNIA GULLY Saturday & Sunday From 9am. Downsizing. Cane Furniture, bunks, tools, books, clothing, toys, vases, sundries

.......................................................... ADDRESS: ......................................... .........................................................

Expiry:

CVV

TOTAL $:

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CAR PARTS

ADS BABY Rabbits, lopped ear, variety of colours $20 each 0427 509 255

$23

BOER Goats, all ages and sexes $40 each FORD BA-BF Kings Korupt Phone 5435 3455 18" x 235 x 40 Rims +

FOR 4 WEEKS

PUPS great dane x bull mastif $350 Phone 0401 329 261 M/C 956000004

1300 558 385

-017437, 020181, 098770, 021517, 010697, 103051, 020033

classifieds @bendigopublishing .com *

Conditions apply.

LIVESTOCK

MERCURY 10HP SeaPro with tank & hose EC. only done apprx 10hrs, $1500 Ph 5443 9196 or 0417 356 418

VOLVO MERCEDES BENZ BMW VOLKSWAGON PEUGOT

CARAVANS & TRAILERS

Service & Repair Specialists Jamie Hackett Motors Ph 5446 8635

Cars, trucks, tractors, tin, wire, white goods etc. Phone 5474 3237 or 0427 312 146.

ARMSTRONG Trailer, 6 x 4, near new tyres, registered, EC, kept in garage. can be locked, double rear doors. $2200 ono. cash on pick up. Phone: 5449 3070

TRAILERS

6 x 4 $590. 8 x 5 tandem $2,190. 161 McIvor Hwy

DRAGON CITY MOTOR WRECKERS

Open 8:30am-12:00pm & 4:00pm - 6:00pm Phone (03) 5472 4698 Mobile 0428 882 411 E: Jeralee@iinet.net.au www.jeralee.com.au

www.ebsary.com.au

Panel Beating. No insurance or restoration work. Pensioner Discount Ph 5447 4441 A/H 0487 000 145 Kangaroo Flat

ADOPT-A-PET OPT A

To advertise in this section please call

Spayed Female, 1 year 10 months

Chip & Scratch Repairs Paintless Dent Repairs Paint & Interior Protection Custom Polishing & Mirror Shine

VEHICLES & SMALL TRUCKS WANTED TO BUY

DSH

LOST YOUR DOG OR CAT? AT?

THE RSPCA IS THE POUND FOR THE BENDIGO CITY COUNCIL.

5441 2209 Piper Lane, East Bendigo

Mon-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun & Pub Hols 10am-12pm www.rspcavic.org.au

It is a common myth that I hear quite regularly, “My pet is old, has gone off to die.” I beg you to come and check at the RSPCA before you assume that thought!!!

MOTOR BIKES

Regulations require that from June , 1998 both licensed motor car MITSUBISHI Lancer 99, 1.5 man, PQE900, Excellent Cond, Nothing to spend $2990 Phone 0428 648 051

2012 Nissan Navara DX 22 Tray 2.5L Turbo Diesel 5sp Man, White /grey interior, 34000ks, 12 mths reg, RWC (1CI1DI) $16,500 Phone 0418 146 864

88 Model Honda VT 250, 10mths Reg $2000 ONO PH 0401 067 705

HYUNDAI Excel 2000 Drivers airbag, new suspension, new batt, RWC & long REG 5spd man, Pay & Drive away $2450 Phone 5224 0926 or 0149 010 169 (QMC153)

CAR FOR 4 WEEKS

traders and persons other than licensed motor car traders, must include the following information when advertising a motor car sale. 1.)

The cash price of the motor car

2.)

Whichever of the following is applicable: a.) if the motor car is registered, the registration number

POOL Table and accessories, in Good condition $700 Ph 5448 5022

ADVERTISE YOUR

To advertise in this section please call

MOTOR CAR TRADER

www.ducopro.com.au _______________

HYUNDAI Excel 99, 159,000ks, 5spd man, $1500 Ph 0405 356 411 (YHQ408)

• Holdens • Commodores • Fords • Light Commercials Call 5446 1384 Wayne on 0413 774 717 LMCT 10992 Kayne on 0459 652 963 Address: 222 Upper Rd, Eaglehawk, 3556

BMW 1998 328i Convertable Hi-Line Black/Black EC 144,000ks, $12,500 RO-1111 Ph 0400 047 413

Ph 5446 8635

0409 215 235

Specialising In

Molly

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Vics pull back a win By JOEL PETERSON

HUNTLY North-Epsom’s Adam Ward and White Hills’ Mitch Winter-Irving used home conditions to their advantage, leading Victoria Country to a day one win at this week’s Australian Country Cricket Championships in Bendigo. The Vics endured a nightmare start to their clash with New South Wales, falling to 5/15 before Winter-Irving joined Ward at the crease at Huntly’s Poyser Motors Oval. From there, the BDCA pair guided the Vics out of trouble, putting on a partnership of 115 for the sixth wicket. Ward was dismissed for 73 and Winter-Irving for 79, but the vital partnership saw the hosts post a target of 234 for New South Wales to chase. Eaglehawk’s Richard Tibbett (4/30) opened the bowling and struck two early blows to reduce New South Wales to 2-14, and with their opponents languishing at 9-153, victory seemed a formality for the Vics. But Mitchell Coombs (44) and Tim Cox (24 not out) combined for a 61-run last wicket

stand to almost rescue victory from the jaws of defeat. The comeback was not to be, as Ward (3/37) trapped Coombs leg before to dismiss NSW Country for 214 after 92 overs. In other first round games, Queensland secured an outright win over East Asia Pacific, and Western Australia got its title defence off to a strong start as it accounted for South Australia. On day three, the first of the one-day games was played, with Victoria falling to Western Australia. The Vics bowled first and dismissed WA for 250 from 49 overs, with Tibbett and Ward each taking two wickets. Ward then top scored for Victoria making 34, but the top order again failed to fire and wickets were lost consistently through the innings as WA rolled the hosts for just 157. New South Wales and South Australia both took wins on day three. Yesterday was a rest day, with two day matches resuming today – Queensland will face Victoria, South Australia battles New South Wales and Western Australia takes on East Asia Pacific.

ABOVE: Adam Ward aims high. RIGHT: Mitch Winter-Irving leaves it. Photos: ANDREW PERRYMAN

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From Page 32 After moving to Hamilton to join up with a fellow Zimbabwean ex-pat who settled in the town, Mire took up an offer to play premier cricket for Carlton but never broke out of the team’s second XI. The move to Essendon, along with coach and former Carlton assistant Brendan Joyce, has proved to be an undoubtedly fruitful one. “It was unfortunate at Carlton, the points system had come in and because I played a few unofficial games for Zimbabwe I was considered an international player,” Mire said. “They had two international players there and I was the third, and I arrived late which did not help, but I have really enjoyed my time with Essendon.” This year, Mire is looking at plying his trade in England, and credits a lot of his improvement to being able to play consistent and structured cricket, a luxury that was not on offer in Zimbabwe. He now calls Australia his home, and says although he grew up as a youngster in Harare, he

CLASS PLAY: James Seymour and Solomon Mire. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN has grown up as a cricketer in Australia. “When you perform you come across all these guys who help you, and you get mentors – it is something we did not have back home,” he said. “There was no one to guide you along the way and that is one of the reasons why there is a lot of inconsistent performances because guys just don’t have those people around. “It is a sport for optimists and

you always have bad days so if you don’t have someone reminding you that you can do it, it can be a pretty hard road. “I am extremely lucky that I do have that. It is sort of unbelievable, where I am today. I never expected it, even last year, but it really shows that the sacrifices along the way have been worth it.” The ICC Cricket World Cup begins on February 14. Zimbabwe’s first match is against South Africa.

EMU Valley Cricket Association action returns this Saturday with a round of one-day games, with ladder leaders Mandurang doing battle with reigning premiers United in a crucial clash and Emu Creek facing Axe Creek in a battle of second and third. United currently sits seventh on the table, with a rash of injuries and departures from last year’s side hindering the title defence of a relatively young Tigers team. Mandurang, on the other hand, have been almost flawless in their undefeated start to the season and undoubtedly look the team to beat. Even without strike bowler Alex Collins, United has had no problems taking wickets, claiming 72 scalps on the season – good enough for fourth most in the league. The Tigers woes have come with the bat, having scored only 1196 runs in total, but in a tight battle for fourth place are by no means out of the finals picture. The battle of the Creeks at JG Edwards Oval looks set to be a cracking contest, with the two sides separated by less than a point on the table having taken three

wins and an outright victory each. The Greg Le Poidevin-led Axe Creek bowling attack has been performing admirably early in the season, and early wickets could be the key to restricting Emu Creek’s seemingly never-ending batting lineup. Shane Hamilton has been in red-hot form in his three games for the Emus, scoring 194 runs at an average of 97, while reliable opener Brad Rowe is another of seven Emus to have made at least 100 runs this season. At Club Court, Sedgwick hosts West Bendigo in another battle of finals aspirants. Fourth placed Sedgwick has been led by former Redback Matt Dwyer this season, the talented recruit starring with both bat and ball. Wests has enjoyed a strong start to the season that came as a surprise to some, and would love a win heading into a clash with Mandurang in round eight. In other games, bottom of the ladder Maiden Gully will aim for its first win against second lastplaced Spring Gully, and fifthplaced Golden Gully takes on Marong.

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Medals for Bendigo trio By JOEL PETERSON

BENDIGO riders excelled in the criteriums at the 2015 Cycling Australia Road Nationals on Wednesday night, picking up three medals in the night’s first two races. A total of 14 Bendigo riders will line up across the weekend, with the elite Men’s, Women’s and under-23 Men’s time trials held yesterday before a weekend of road races. Chris Hamilton got the championships off to a perfect start following on from his Bay Criterium Series form, taking out the U23 Men’s national title. “That was the most amazing feeling of my life, I’m in disbelief,” he said. “I’m over the moon. I’m still taking it all in.” The 19-year-old beat home David Edwards and Jesse Kerrison to take the title. In the very next race, Peta Mullens was aiming to go one better than her second-placed finish in the Women’s race last year, but had to settle for second yet again. Mullens was the aggressor all race, launching attack after attack and claiming the sprint jersey, but she was beaten by Kimberly Wells, with Lauren Kitchen third. “I finished second last year, it feels like the bridesmaid again but Kimberley was going to be by far the fastest sprinter and I did absolutely everything I could to get away from her,” Mullens said. “In the end I’m happy with my result and left it all out on the track. I’m just glad to be one of the animators in it.”

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Tayla Evans completed the trifecta of medals for Bendigo, placing third in the Women’s under-23 race. The road races are the jewels in the crown of the event, and all three will be be hotly contested. The Men’s under-23 road race will feature five Bendigonians, with Hamilton, Jason Lowndes, Aidan Bowe, Taylor Anstee and one of the race’s big contenders in Jack Haig battling it out over the 132.6km. “I had a camp with GreenEDGE over December, which was three weeks long and I got in some quality training in,” Haig said. Haig’s hopes of a top three fin-

ish in the time trial were dashed yesterday, but his time of 39:59:51 saw him finish a gallant fourth. Mullens leads the Bendigo contingent in Saturday’s Women’s road race, and will be joined in the field of 79 by Tayla Evans and Lauretta Hanson, while Sunday’s Men’s road race is also shaping up to be a classic, with all the talk about pre-race favourites Richie Porte and Cadel Evans. Consistent performers Darren Lapthorne and Zak Dempster are two of the challengers to steal the race away from the big name duo. Along with Lapthorne and

Dempster, who have both enjoyed strong races in the past, Drapac’s Robbie Hucker and Lachlan Norris will join Mark O’Brien and Peter Casey in a huge field of 155 on the start line. “It does make it a bit of a challenge, but I have a few ideas of how the race might pan out and I just have to be aware of the guys I have in mind in challengers,” he said. “I have had a number of good performances there, but I would love to turn that into a really great result and challenge this year. I think I’m in the form to do that if the race breaks my way.”

Spirit takes on Adelaide IT will be an emotional clash when Bendigo Spirit takes on Adelaide on Sunday, but one the team needs to win to build momentum heading into a tough stretch. Adelaide finally snapped its losing streak last week with a win over West Coast, but loses Amy Lewis for the game against Bendigo. The Spirit easily accounted for the Waves last Saturday before they headed to Adelaide to play the Lightning, and there is a strong possibility that Elyse Penaluna will suit up for the twotime defending champions. The process of replacing Kristi Harrower begins on Sunday, and although coach Bernie Harrower concedes it will not be easy, the Spirit is well placed to do so. “She leaves a huge hole in our team, and we will replace her by committee,” he said. “We have the talent to certainly fill her minutes, but you can’t replace the smarts and leadership she brought to the game.” Bendigo needs to be building to its best basketball with games against Dandenong and Canberra in the two games after Sunday, and the team also has to host Townsville again before season’s end. Sunday’s game against Adelaide tips off at 2pm.

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journey, including leaving his home country at the age of 19 due to the lack of opportunity to even play a game of club cricket, and moving to Hamilton in Victoria’s west.

THE road to the ICC Cricket World Cup does not often pass through Harare via Hamilton, Essendon and Woodvale – but that is exactly the path that looks set to deliver Zimbabwean cricketer Solomon Mire to the game’s biggest stage. The 25-year-old, who calls Australia home after moving from the Zimbabwean capital five years ago, is in line to represent his country in next month’s ICC Cricket World Cup. After making his international debut last year against Bangladesh following a stint with the Melbourne Renegades, Mire drew praise from captain Hamilton Masakadza, in the process putting himself firmly in the frame for a World Cup berth. There have been plenty of sacrifices along his winding cricketing

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These things tend to just pop up, the rewards in life ... surprise you Much like Hamilton, Woodvale is hardly a cricketing mecca by any measure – the local oval’s pitch boasts a similar surface to the adjacent road – but it is where Mire’s Essendon teammate James Seymour resides. On the eve of Zimbabwe’s final team be-

ing announced, Mire has been living and training with Seymour, using the home made net his 22-year-old mate uses to coach local juniors. “It is definitely a different path to a World Cup,” he said before yet another nets session under the scorching sun. “When I look at it, it is a great opportunity, but definitely a surprise. A lot of cricketers aim to play on that stage and not many do. “When I came here I was prepared to do whatever it takes to play the highest level here, be that first class or premier cricket. “These things tend to just pop up, the rewards in life sometimes surprise you. “It is an event where your career could just shoot to the next level depending on how you perform.”

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