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Who will win? THE sporting stars of today and tomorrow will gather at Bendigo’s All Seasons Quality Resort tonight for the announcement of the Cloud Copy Click Sports Star of the Year awards.
An incredibly diverse array of sporting talent will be recognised, as part of the longest running community sporting awards in regional Australia. Preview pages 18-19
IN THE MIX
By SHARON KEMP
THE company that composts Bendigo’s organic waste in Stanhope has been sending it an hour and a half south to Bulla as construction of its own facility was delayed by a year. The City of Greater Bendigo council has stood by its 2015 contract with Biomix, claiming the young company had paid for the expense of rerouting waste it could not process at Stanhope, just an hour north east of Bendigo. Biomix had a mixed 2016, also incurring a $7500 fine from the Environmental Protection Authority for
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illegally burning compost waste at its Two Tree Road premises a year ago. Owner Jackie Yong told the Bendigo Weekly Biomix was again accepting waste at Stanhope and the company had started construction of a facility that would allow it to expand composting operations and move into higher risk wastes by completing a first stage of composting indoors. The expansion will increase its capacity to 100,000 tonnes, which is
urgently needed with Bendigo households alone expected to contribute 12,000 tonnes of waste a year. The Biomix composting method was developed under an EPA research development and demonstration permit using an open air windrow composting technique. But the permit only allowed it to process up to 2000 tonnes of organic waste until construction of the in-vessel facility was complete.
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That limit was reached well before December 14 when council reported that since the full implementation of organics waste collection on September 5, more than 2500 tonnes of waste had been collected. At a rate of 300 tonnes per week, the Stanhope facility would have been at capacity by the end of October. Council manager of contract and project coordination Richard Morrison said he understood wet weather
had been an issue in constructing the new Biomix facility. Mr Morrison said it was written into the contract that Ms Yong would pay to have the waste processed at another facility if construction was not completed by June 1, 2016. “There are no issues from our perspective,” Mr Morrison said. He said he understood construction would be complete at Biomix by June 30 this year, a date Ms Yong declined to verify citing reasons of confidentiality. She said only a small amount of waste had gone to the Bulla plant which is operated by Veolia Group.
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Riding for a good cause LOCAL real estate agent Paul Dalton plans to ride his bike for 24 hours around the Tom Flood Sports Centre velodrome next weekend in support of the McGrath Foundation. Mr Dalton will be raising money to fund McGrath breast care nurses in communities right across Australia and increase breast awareness in young women. The experienced cyclist, who works with Luke Goggin Real Estate, has been inspired to undertake this fundraising event by his sister Janette who is in advanced stages of breast cancer. Janette’s strength and courage to tackle her illness head on over the past two years has provided her brother with the determination needed to undertake this challenge and to raise his target of $15,000. McGrath Foundation Ambassador and director, Tracy Bevan, said the McGrath Foundation continued to be blown away by the support from Australian communities, which directly helps the foundation in its mission to ensure every family in Australia experiencing breast cancer has access to a breast care nurse no matter where they live – and always free. “We are proud to have funded 117 McGrath breast care nurses working nationally who, together, have supported more than 50,000 families going through breast cancer. Events like this are truly helping us to make a difference; we couldn’t do it without you,” she said. Event coordinator Mitch Trevena said all those involved in the fundraiser were excited about Ride24 in support of the McGrath Foundation. ‘’With only a short time to go before the ride, we are overwhelmed by the generosity and support of so many local busi-
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POLITICIANS are pleading caution on calls to close down Essendon Airport in the wake of Tuesday’s fatal plane crash that killed five people. Air ambulance services from central Victoria land at the airport which is only 10 minutes from major critical care facilities including the Royal Children’s Hospital. The airport, which is about 15 kilometres from Melbourne’s CBD, has been operating since 1919. In that time, businesses and residents have built around the airfield
and the Tullamarine Freeway abuts its western boundary. Victorian premier Daniel Andrews told ABC Radio National the airport played a critical role for emergency services as a base for firefighting aircraft, the police air wing and Air Ambulance planes. He said it had a world class safety record, and about 6000 people were directly and indirectly employed by it. “There are some people who have wanted Essendon Airport to close for a very long time, and I don’t think
that’s going to happen,” Mr Andrews said. “But if we can make it safer we all stand ready to do that.” Federal infrastructure and transport minister Darren Chester said on ABC Radio Melbourne questions around Essendon Airport were valid but it was not helpful to speculate before the investigation finished. “It isn’t as straightforward as ‘should or shouldn’t it be there’, you need to understand the role of the Essendon airport,” Mr Chester said.
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Baby number eight could not wait NEWBORN Octavia Aggett was a surprise to her parents at the beginning as child number eight, and again as she was being born. Mum Stacey didn’t quite make it to Bendigo Hospital before the baby girl decided to join the world. Dad Daniel parked the family car at the entrance of the new Bendigo Hospital’s emergency department and that is as far as Ms Aggett made it. Paramedic Kelli Jones, on shift at the hospital and working at a nearby ambulance, thought she should investigate the urgent screams coming from the car from which a man
had just run into the department entrance. Ms Jones found Ms Aggett in advanced labour, trying to find position in the small vehicle and insisting she would not get out. The man was Mr Aggett, running to get help, but he returned to the car and was there six minutes later when a healthy four kilogram baby girl was born. “Thank God you were there, I wouldn’t have known what to do,” Ms Aggett told Ms Jones as the latter visited her in the maternity ward 24 hours after the birth. But she confessed later she had
been thinking during contractions what she needed to do if she was alone when she gave birth. Ms Jones said mother and baby had performed well under the circumstances and her own efforts were “all part of the service”. The paramedic came with some experience, having delivered a baby before. Mr Aggett said he was surprised he had remembered to put the car in park and the park brake on before running into the emergency department to get help. “I can’t remember ever running so fast before,” he said.
SUNDAY penalty rates for retail, hospitality and fast food workers will be slashed in the wake of yesterday’s historic Fair Work Commission ruling. The cuts will see penalty rates for full and part time fast food workers drop from 150 of their base rate to 125 per cent, while casual rates on a Sunday will drop from 175 per cent of the base rate to 150 per cent. Full time and part time hospitality workers will see Sunday rates reduced from 175 per cent to 150 per cent. Casual rates do not change. Sunday rates for full time and part time workers in the retail sector will drop from 200 per cent to 150 per cent, while casual penalty rates will drop from 200 per cent to 175 per cent, and on public holidays, full time and part time workers will see public holiday rates drop from 225 per cent to 200 per cent, while casual rates will not change. Business groups claim the move will allow many of their members to employ more staff, but there has been a strong backlash from unions and the welfare sector. National secretary of hospitality union United Voice, JoAnne Schofield, said the case had been very stressful for two million hospitality and retail workers and their families, and that the impact of the decision would extend beyond the hospitality and retail industries. “The Australian community overwhelmingly opposes cuts to weekend penalty rates,” she said. The St Vincent de Paul Society said it was deeply saddened
by the Fair Work Commission decision to undermine Sunday and public holiday penalty rates. The society’s national council CEO, Dr John Falzon, said it represented an attack on people who already struggle to survive and for whom penalty rates make an important difference from week to week. “Cutting penalty rates will not create jobs but it will build inequality,” he said. “This cut will disproportionately affect women, young people and people who already carry the burden of inequality. The rights of workers should take priority over the maximisation of profits.” The Australian Industry Group welcomed the decision to reset penalty rates in the fast food industry to align them with the characteristics and needs of 21st century workplaces. AI Group chief executive Innes Willox said the commission accepted AI Group’s evidence that young people often prefer to work in the evenings and on weekends, and that many prefer to work on Sundays rather than Saturdays. “In the fast food industry, weekends and evenings are peak times. Regular business hours have little relevance to businesses in the fast food industry and, therefore, penalty rates that were designed many decades ago around regular business hours need to be re-set,” Mr Willox said. “In the decision, the commission has recognised that existing Sunday penalty rates in the fast food industry are not fair for employers and no longer relevant.”
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GIANT Chinese restaurant chain Liuyishou Hot Pot has already toured Bendigo, so city officials including mayor Margaret O’Rourke and business leaders returned the favour this week. The Bendigo delegation visited a restaurant in Shanghai and talked to a supplier of beef to the chain. Luiyishou Hot Pot has two restaurants in Melbourne and is understood to have visited Bendigo produce suppliers including Hazeldenes last year. “I look forward to returning home and sharing the ways central Victorian businesses can tap into the Chinese market and of-
fer their products and produce to a nation of more than a billion people,” Cr O’Rourke said from China. “Our discussions highlighted that Australia is a highly regarded trade partner.” Ms O’Rourke and the Bendigo group are still in China having completed the last leg to Haimen which is the City of Greater Bendigo’s sister city. There, the Bendigo Business Council and Haimen Municipal People’s Government signed a memorandum of understanding to facilitate communication and trade between Bendigo and Jiangsu Province. During the tour, the delegation met with a global supply chain
provider Apex Logistics. “The organisation is continuing to expand and the meeting was a chance to discuss opportunities in regional Australia, particularly
Australia is a highly regarded trade partner Greater Bendigo as a result of the new airport runway,” Cr O’Rourke said. “The visit to the Victorian gov-
ernment’s office was also very valuable, as we were able to learn about a range of Chinese investment opportunities for local businesses. “There are five offices like this throughout China that are very well connected to local markets and are highly regarded by the Chinese government.” Central Victorian business and community leaders also had time to visit Nanjing and its traffic management centre. “Nanjing is one of the best cities in the world at managing traffic and people movement,” Cr O’Rourke said. “The train stations are like airports, and boarding and disembarking the trains happens so efficiently.
BSE students hit a creative high note THREE of Bendigo’s talented young performers experienced first-hand what it’s like to open a gig at bustling city venue. Benigo South East College’s Mannix Harrington and alumni Erin Mannix and Tom Hadlow, who were supported by teacher Stephen Briggs, were part of the lineup at Saturday’s Beats, Brews and barbecue at the Schaller Studio, with more than 100 people enjoying the afternoon music session. Their appearance marked the launch of a new music program featuring students and alumni from the college’s Academy of Creative Arts. The ACA sessions will involve students and alumni performing in a series of concerts at some of the city’s leading entertainment venues. ACA manager Cynthia Holsworth said it will give them invaluable experience in not only playing to a live crowd but what is involved in readying for a concert. “For these kids to have the opportunity to be performing true gigs at local venues and being exposed to the wider community is incredible,” she said. “Most performers do not even get the chance to be heard publicly like this until they are at least 18. For the proprietors of all these venues to come on board and support our talented young community is absolutely fantastic.” Venues set to host the ACA sessions include the Rifle Brigade Hotel, Cambrian Hotel,
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in tune: Erin Mannix, Tom Hadlow and teacher Stephen Briggs. Hotel Shamrock and El Gordo, with more to be announced in the coming months. Ms Holsworth said the ACA sessions are an extension of the college’s vocal and music programs. Performers are expected
to promote their gigs, and will be supervised at the over-18 venues. “While we will focus on our current ACA members, I will never stop encouraging the alumni students… they
still need support as well. It’s very exciting times for our students, the ACA program and the school,” she said. Upcoming events will be promoted through the venues and the college.
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A FORMER Bendigo man will unveil a customised sprint car in Hargreaves Mall on Saturday that he hopes will honour a much-loved niece and raise awareness of suicide across Australia. Ricky Boston will display the car during an event with headspace Bendigo in the mall from 10am to 1pm on Saturday. headspace Bendigo staff will host fun activities and a youth mental health awareness display during Saturday’s event. The Ayers Rock airport supervisor plans to race the car at meetings across Australia and hopes loving pictures of his niece on the front and headspace Bendigo logos across the other panels will encourage people struggling with life to reach out for help instead of fighting alone. “This is not designed to be a quick fix to a global problem but to show a person walking by or going through a rough patch in their life that there are people out there that care and that every person is loved… that is a fact,” he said. “My family have gone through and are still going through the circumstances of suicide… the heartache, the despair of the loss of a loved one, the questions, the disbelief and so on. “My beautiful niece – 23 years old, a twin and a mother of four – took her life on May 15, 2016. My family never felt such a sense of loss before and I personally still can’t believe I will never see her beautiful smile again or give her a big hug. “When a loved one takes their life because they are so deep in depression and tend to feel that everyone is better off without them, it is so sad because the person cannot think rationally and struggles to find the good they give or the love they share.” Headspace Bendigo supports young people aged between 12 and 25 with mental health and general health issues. Contact headspace Bendigo by calling 5434 5345 or visiting the CBD site at 78-80 Pall Mall during office hours.
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community consultation. Among the issues are the dual Spring Gully routes, which were revised after being met with criticism in the original plan, and the future of bus connections to Junortoun. The Spring Gully services – the 62, which runs via La Trobe University, and the more direct 65 service – could be merged into one route as was Public Transport Victoria’s initial plan. Changes were made midyear to the East Bendigo route to see it service more of McIvor Road. “The review of Bendigo’s bigger, better bus network will begin soon and look at ways we can improve services across Bendigo,” Ms Allan said. “We welcome all feedback about the bus network, and look forward to improving services again when the review is complete.”
A REVIEW into Bendigo’s bus network will begin in the coming months as operators and the state government look to whether the system is meeting the needs of patrons after a year in service. The network was overhauled at the end of January, 2016, in the biggest changes to bus transport in Bendigo since the network’s introduction. Public transport minister and member for Bendigo East, Jacinta Allan, announced at the time that the network would be reviewed after 12 months with a number of key factors taken into consideration. A spokesperson for the department of economic development, jobs, transport and resources said the review would be undertaken “in coming months” and would include evaluating patronage and
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GBM Gold airs committee rift TWO members are responsible for disharmony on the Environmental Review Committee overseeing rehabilitation of remnant mine workings at Kangaroo Flat and Woodvale, the mining company said this week. GBM Gold has placed blame for division within the committee at the feet of a “vocal minority” of members “who have been running this erroneous and misleading agenda with the community and the media,” a company spokesman said. “It is clearly not the view of the majority of the ERC that see the value and necessity of a highly functioning and working committee.” As part of its mining li-
cence, GBM Gold must host and provide information on its works to the committee that includes community members and regulators. But clashes between members that have plagued the committee since the first meeting hosted by GBM last year culminated in complaints lodged by community representatives against chief executive John Harrison in January. ABC Central Victoria reported Mr Harrison denied the claims and mining minister Wade Noonan said industry regulator Earth Resources took “appropriate action”. An ERC meeting held this week in Bendigo was the first chaired by Claire Flanagan-
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child soldier tells all FORMER child soldier and rap artist, Fablice Manirakiza will speak to Catholic education leaders at a conference at All Seasons Resort, Bendigo today. The key note address will take place from 9.15am until 10.15am with a performance at the end of the presentation. Manirakiza grew up as a child soldier in war-torn Burundi. In 2007 he escaped his country, arriving in Australia as a refugee to build his life in music. Now a rap icon among Australian youth, he has performed at concerts and workshops across Australia, East Timor and Africa. Fablice will address more than 100 Catholic education leaders from across the Sandhurst Diocese. The leadership gathering brings together parish priests, principals, school
Smith and was reported to be positive and constructive. Meetings have previously been chaired by a City of Greater Bendigo councillor who volunteers for the role. “The meeting conducted (this week) professional, reasoned and fair to all participants that were wanting to have their voices heard,” the company spokesman said. “Only information that can be supported by verifiable fact, scientific evidence or authoritative report could now be dealt with in this forum.” The company spokesman said one of the members of the “vocal minority” was not present at this week’s meeting.
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talk on VC hero A boy from Rushworth will be remembered for his heroism during World War One with a talk by the Western Front Association on Thursday. In 1915, Frank McNamara was selected to learn to fly at Point Cook, under the instruction of Castlemaine’s Eric Harrison, and flew with the Australian Flying Corps in the Sinai and Palestine. In March 1917, at the age of 22, he was awarded the Victoria Cross – the highest award for gallantry – for rescuing a fellow airman who had crashed. He served in the British and Australian air forces until 1947. The talk will be at the National Hotel at 7.30pm with a meal before at 6pm. Details: wfacenvic@outlook.com
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A day of compassion WHAT do pancakes and poverty have in common? You can find out next week when Project Compassion flips back into Bendigo. “We’re flipping pancakes in Hargreaves Mall on Shrove Tuesday to spread the word about Project Compassion,” Caritas Australia’s Kerry Stone said. There will be free pancakes from 11am available to all, including more than 220 students from 10 schools. At 11.30am there will be a welcome by mayor Margaret O’Rourke and entertainment by school choirs. Project Compassion is Australia’s largest fundraising event for aid and development, and is held each year over
the six week period known to the Christian community as Lent. “Pancakes remind us of our privilege and plenty as we recall the old Shrove Tuesday tradition of using up the flour, milk, eggs and sugar before going back to basics in Lent – a time of reflection, fasting and alms-giving,” Ms Stone said. “This year Project Compassion challenges us to love our neighbour, and shows us many ways in which Caritas Australia is enabling this through local partnerships around the world which are transforming the lives of children, women and men most vulnerable to extreme poverty and injustice.” To donate visit www.caritas.org.au
not happy: Melbourne taxi drivers in Bendigo this week.
Taxi drivers call for fare play BENDIGO-BASED taxi licence tests ended up unfairly disadholders are waiting to digest vantaging the public. the fine print in legislation deThe state government refining compensation for taxi leased draft legislation this plates before they start making week that puts the cost of comnoise about their treatment in pensating taxi licenceholders the state government’s indus- at $494 million. try deregulation. Ms Allan said the legislaThey were noticeably ab- tion aimed to open up comsent this week as their Mel- petition by replacing the libourne-based colleagues trav- cencing regime with a single elled to Bendigo and marched registration system. outside transport minister It proposes buying back the Jacinta Allan’s Mitchell Street first taxi licence for $100,000 electoral office. and any FUNERALS & other licence held by Colin Wells, from the Taxis the same owner for $50,000 PRE - PAID Associated of Bendigo Co-opeach.FUNERALS erative, said he had met with It will also include $50m Ms Allan in October, but she in financial aid for those who had not responded to his con- suffer financially from deregucerns personally. lation, and $25m for services Mr Wells said he felt the for disabled passengers. frustration of drivers and A $2 per trip levy on fares licence holders from Mel- will pay for compensation and bourne, but thought their pro- annual licence fees.
Ms Allan argued the move will reduce the cost of operating a taxi and pave the way for more competition and cheaper fares. But Mr Wells said the levy would yield the state government many times what it spent. “Our argument is purely about the level of compensation,” he said. “I don’t believe the $2 levy is going to work, the state government will get three to four times what they are going to pay out. “And the biggest impact will be felt on country passengers, because they tend to use lots of little fares that will each attract the levy, whereas in Melbourne passengers will ride once in a blue moon but over a greater distance.”
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Bendigo’s annual Ovarian Cancer awareness event, Bendigo’s Biggest Afternoon Teal, will be attended by the national organisation’s top level management next month. Coinciding with International Women’s Day on March 8, this year’s event will be hosted by Bendigo mayor Margaret O’Rourke with Ovarian Cancer Australia chief executive Jane Hill and director Katrina Parker in attendance. The afternoon tea event attracted almost 450 women last year, who came together to spent one hour learning about the symptoms of ovarian cancer and how to support each other to identify the key signs of the disease. Ms Hill said the Bendigo event has gone from strength to strength both in size and in the amount of awareness
and funds raised each year, and is now the largest Afternoon Teal event held in Australia. “We receive very minimal funding from the government and rely heavily on support from the community,” she said. “The Bendigo Afternoon Teal is one of our biggest community events held to raise awareness and funds for us every year.” Committee member and Ovarian Cancer Ambassador for Bendigo Lisa Smith the group has hosted two exceptional events in past two years. “We encourage women from all parts of the Bendigo community to come along again this year,” she said. “We believe the correlation with International Women’s Day is an excellent date to host the event, and are
thrilled that our mayor will be onhand as our host. “Tickets are just $25 and Virtual Attendee tickets available again this year so even if you can’t make it to the event, you can still contribute and be recognised as a supporter.” Mrs Smith said they are working hard to make the event accessible for everybody. “Employers can help by scheduling a late lunch break for female employees, or better still buy them a ticket and send them along,” she said. The event is from 2pm until 3pm on Wednesday, March 8 and will be held at the Aspire Precinct Building, on the corner of High and Short streets. Tickets can be bought online from www.makeyourhouseahome.com.au and www.trybooking.com
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Following the formalities students gathered for market day, where a record 100 stall holders showcased the clubs, activities and services available. Three days of campus tours and information sessions are set to follow, plus plenty of opportunities to socialise. “O Week is very important, especially for firstyears,” Mr Stephenson said. “It ensures they’re equipped for a positive start
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THERE is a renewed focus on the 2017-2021 Greater Bendigo Community Plan with the council aiming to find out if it is on the right track. Residents are invited to Ulumbarra Theatre on Monday, February 27 and Thursday, March 2 from 6.30pm until 8.30pm to discuss the feedback received to date and test some of the information. More than 500 people have completed the online survey and over 300 completed a short postcard answering questions about what they like and don’t like about living in Greater Bendigo and making suggestions for future priorities. Points raised by residents include a focus on necessary services for residents, spending across the entire municipality, need for fair expenditure and not just in the CBD and the need for spaces and activities for young people. Other issues include ensuring universal all-abilities access, cycle and walking paths for recreation areas and council to advocate for
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improved health/mental health initiatives. Deputy mayor Rod Fyffe said it was important residents continue to have input into the development of the plan. “Council needs to know what’s important to you. This plan will guide the work of council over the next four years, including how we invest ratepayer money on your behalf,” Cr Fyffe said. “Council is proposing to develop the plan using six key objectives: Council will lead and govern for all, wellbeing and fairness, strengthening the economy, presentation and managing growth, environmental sustainability and embracing our culture and heritage. “What we have heard to date is really valuable but it’s important to know that we’re hearing you correctly and that there is support for the objectives council would like to deliver on. RSVP to strategyunit@bendigo. vic.gov.au or phone Lisa Norman on 5434 6148.
Roadwork on the Calder ROADWORKS are taking place on the Calder Freeway until March 13. Users are advised to factor in additional travel times at various locations along the freeway, including Gisborne, Woodend, Carlsruhe, Elphin-
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BY THE BOOK: Chris Iser, Stephen Iser and Mike Butcher. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN
The story of a family business A NEW book charts the history of one of Bendigo’s oldest stores. Written by Mike Butcher, The Hume and Iser Story puts together the nuts and bolts of an important community tale that covers five generations. Chairman Chris Iser said the book has been researched and written to preserve the stories of the company before it is too late. “We realised one annual general meeting that we had got to five generations of the family,
and the older generations would not be around forever,” he said. “A fourth generation member of the family said before it’s too late and we start to lose some of that history we should commission a book.” Mr Butcher set about interviewing some of the members of the family who have worked in the business to compile a historic record of the company. “Because we are a reasonably large employer we support the
people and the families that work here and we have been doing that for a very long time,” Mr Iser said. “We think it’s very important as a business not just to make a profit but to look after the staff and the community as well. Without our staff the company would not be the business it is today. “The book is a tribute to everyone who has worked in the business and made the company what it is.”
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A NIGHT at the Black Swan Hotel is the genesis of an untold number of weddings in Bendigo but the recent trend of meeting a marriage partner online has caught up with the late night venue. After 17 years open with a liquor licence to 5am, the pub has closed for business. Co-owner Andreas Bazzani said the McCrae Street venue was available, with the early morning licence attached, for another
tenant to mould into a business. But he and sister Alysia have decided a younger generation do not want the same social scene in Bendigo as was once the case. “They are social by social media and it is normal for them to spend the night at home interacting with friends by Snapchat or Instagram,” Mr Bazzani said. “And the younger generation is not into listening to live music as we were.
“Years ago, the sole purpose of going out was to catch a band.” Mr Bazzani said the Black Swan, which also includes the Perch Bar and the Icon, was the longest running licensed venue under one owner when it was closed last weekend. The hotel was put up for sale in 2015 but failed to sell. The late night scene has had its share of challenges since 1995 when Mr Bazzani first attained the licence. Poor behaviour in Bendigo’s city centre late at
night caused police inspector Paul Newman to apply for a lockout in December 2006 which remains in force to this day. At the time, the Black Swan was only one of three venues to have a licence to 5am, which is unlikely to change. Mr Bazzani retains a half share in the ownership of the Universal nightclub, also on McCrae Street. He said he would spend more time at that business and decide where he will make a future career.
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New start for St John maternity rooms NEW mums are enjoying the comforts of the refurbished rooms on the maternity ward at St John of God Hospital Bendigo. All rooms have been refurbished to give the ward a hotel feel. Each room is fully carpeted, freshly painted, comfortable furniture has been installed and decorative items complete the new fit out. Each room has an updated spacious ensuite. Maternity unit manager Shirley Lechmere is happy for the change. “I am delighted to be able to offer mums comfortable, private rooms that have a real warmth to them. The whole ward looks fabulous and the feedback we have had is very positive,” she said. “We really value women’s needs, particularly after they have just given
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Bendigo Weekly – Friday, February 24, 2017
Exchange team visits A five-member Rotary Philippines Group Vocational Exchange team is being hosted in Bendigo for a week from February 27. The visit is being jointly co-ordinated by the Rotary Club of Bendigo South and the Rotary Club of Bendigo. The aim of the program is to provide additional experience to team members so that they can more effectively contribute in their vocational areas in the Philippines. All team members are experienced in their vocational areas, which align with Rotary’s six areas of focus, particularly disease prevention and treatment, water and sanitation, maternal and child health and economic and community development. These reflect critical humanitarian issues and needs Rotarians are addressing worldwide. The team is led by Rotarian Lzl Castro-Ampatuan, a nurse, and includes microbiologist Nicole Sanchez, nurse Leny Arcenas, community water and sanitation worker Marife Dapito and sanitation engineer Jerick Pecaso. They are also spending three weeks in Melbourne. Rotary Club of Bendigo South president Tony Plant and Rotary Club of Bendigo president Glen Reilly said they are appreciative of the co-operation from the nine Bendigo organisations that are giving their time to host team members. It is hoped that the hosts will also benefit from a two-way exchange of ideas. Local lotarians are home-hosting the team members during their stay. Mayor Margaret O’Rourke will welcome the team to Bendigo on Monday at the Bendigo Art Gallery.
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Grants back volunteers MARONG’S State Emergency Services volunteers have been the major beneficiary in a state government grants program that has handed out more than $55,000 in funding to local SES brigades. State member for Bendigo West Maree Edwards announced the funding last week at the
Marong SES, with the facility picking up over $40,000 to fund muchneeded equipment. Among the upgrades is a new shed to accommodate trailers and sandbags, upgrades to the facility’s driveway and new security cameras. The Golden Square CFA also received more
than $11,000 to go toward thermal imaging equipment and Maiden Gully CFA collected just over $2300 for a number of projects including replacing lights with energy efficient LEDs. Hundreds of applications for grants were received from across the state, sharing in the $15
million Emergency Services Volunteer Sustainability Grants program. Ms Edwards said with the program still open she would encourage all eligible emergency volunteers to apply, with organisations eligible to apply for multiple grants. “This is an exciting day for Bendigo and I
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AS the location for 200 social enterprises, Bendigo stands to benefit from having greater access to training, mentoring and access to contract and industry information that could enhance local businesses. The state government is planning to spend $5 million boosting the opportunities for social enterprises. A social enterprise is a business that trades to make improvements in human and environmental wellbeing. Examples in Bendigo include Access Australia Group which provides employment services, Haven Home Safe which supports people without homes or in danger of losing their home, and the Eaglehawk Recycling Shop. They offer full time employment places, in some cases to the people they are supporting, and can be the sole supplier of services to people living in remote places.
In announcing the state government initiative at Access Australia Group’s PepperGreen Farm, Bendigo East MP Jacinta Allan said the support strategy included connecting social enterprises across Victoria, producing training and development for social enterprise managers and opening tender and procurement opportunities for small to medium social enterprises. “Hundreds of social enterprises based in Bendigo will benefit from the initiatives outlined in this Australian-first strategy, and I’m excited to watch the sector flourish,” Ms Allan said. “This sector has enormous potential for economic growth and job creation, which is great news for local Bendigo communities.” Bendigo West MP Maree Edwards said it was an exciting time for the city’s more than 200 social enterprises. “This strategy will ensure they have more market opportunities and create more jobs,” she said.
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PLENTY ON OFFER: Peter Buck with some of the useful products saved from landfill.
Goods galore at the recycle store SAVINGS in fees and care for the environment motivate people to use the Eaglehawk Recycle Shop’s recovery centre rather than the Eaglehawk landfill. The centre, which has been operating for 23 years at the entrance of the landfill, also provides jobs and a cheap location for second hand materials and products to be bought. The recycle shop’s manager Peter Buck said people have a choice of paying $165 a tonne to dump in the landfill or they can sort their load and
drop it off at the recovery centre for free. “Building materials, plants and garden products, furniture, whitegoods, bicycles and toys, plumbing supplies, electrical items, paints, pavers, car parts and many other products can all be recycled for free,” he said. “Two products attract a fee. Refrigeration units, $15, so they can be degassed and mattresses, $10, so they can be dismantled for recycling. “Customers are saving more than
$1.4 million in landfill fees each year and you can double that because council has the life of the landfill extended and those products are not being transported through regional Victoria to be dumped somewhere else.” Mr Buck said it’s common sense to support the centre. “People know it is good for the environment because these products are not rotting in the ground creating greenhouse gases,” he said. For more details contact the recycle shop on 5446 3467.
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As part of Victorian Government’s strategy to improve the safety of Victoria’s roads, $3.8 million has been invested to improve the safety of the Calder Alternative Highway and Bendigo–Maryborough Road intersection near Lockwood with a new roundabout. The roundabout will cater for the long and heavy vehicles that frequently operate though this intersection. New street lighting will be installed to improve the visibility and safety of the intersection for all road users.
When The works are planned to start from Monday 13 February, 2017 and weather permitting, are scheduled to be completed in November 2017. The intersection will remain open to traffic, but under reduced speed limits and some changes to traffic lanes. So that we can get the job done as quickly as possible, and minimise disruptions to traffic, the works will be carried out daily (mostly week days) between 7am and 5pm. For a more reliable journey, please plan your regular trips around this intersection ahead of time. Thank you for your patience while these important safety works are being done. Please observe the changed traffic conditions including work zone speed limits, for your own safety, the safety of other road users and the safety of our workers.
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FOR many of us starting off anything new in life has a fear element that has to be faced and overcome. We might not all fear the same things, but there will be a reluctance somewhere in our make-up that makes us fear stepping out into something new. Taking up cycling is no different. Ask most people starting off in cycling what they fear and the common answers you’ll get are: “falling off” and “hurting somebody else.” If this is your thinking then it might give you some comfort to know you’re in the high majority of the cycling public. We often talk about being “bitten by the cycling bug” or “getting on Dr Bike to help put your mind at ease”. Cycling is meant to be an experience of freedom, a euphoria that releases stress anxiety and facilitates a pathway towards wellbeing. I can remember hearing once that marriage does not create your problems, it only reveals those that already exist. Starting cycling has some similarities to getting married: it can reveal stresses you have that you need to let go of.
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LOOK, NO HANDS: A calm approach is the key. Perhaps the most revealing is how you engage with your handlebars. Are you a white knuckle rider, gripping the handle bars so tight that the blood is not getting through the knuckles? That’s a sure sign that you’re not relaxed One day, I was out riding beside the 2007 National Road Champion, Darren Lapthorne, and observed to him how composed and relaxed he was. He simply remarked: “I have piano fingers.” And sure enough his fingers rested as lightly on his han-
dlebars as if he were practising scales. If you’re aware that you’re gripping the handlebars tightly, try letting go a little and tapping your fingers, even just one hand at a time. The bike is a rigid device and, with its wheels turning, is inherently stable. You have to learn to trust it. It’s not wrestling you; it is only you trying to wrestle the bike into submission. Your freedom and enjoyment is the loser in this fight of fear. Being relaxed will increase your safety on the bike, your ex-
perience of freedom and the joy of overcoming your inner fears. Your shoulders and neck will love you too, no longer being tense and uptight as victims of the fight with your bike. You might even learn from this experience that the bike is a metaphor of life. By letting go of the tight grip that fears can have over your life and knowing that they don’t have to go away, you might learn they simply don’t have a stranglehold over you like they used too. Looking forward to seeing you on the road soon, God willing.
THIRTY dynamic community leaders from across nine shires in the central and north-west region were welcomed into the Loddon Murray Community Leadership Program last week. They included Moustafa Al-Rawi, Wayne Bell, Joshua Greene, Tayla Hansen, Jennifer Hurrell, Tessa Laing, Narelle Lyle, Natasha Miles, Aileen O’Sullivan, Louise Scott and Jac Torres-Gomez, from the City of Greater Bendigo area. They come from a diverse range of backgrounds, industries, life experiences and world views. What they have in common is a commitment to building their skills, insights and networks to be more effective in their work in their industries and communities. The 10-month leadership program runs over 26 program days during which participants travel around the region and to Melbourne and Canberra, hearing from community leaders, key organisations, and learning about the diverse issues and opportunities facing our region, and how to make an effective contribution and impact. “Wow, what an amazing LMCLP cohort we have this year,” Community Leadership Loddon Murray graduate and board member Jay Smith said “They are such a diverse group passionate about leading change in their communities. “There was a huge response to the call for applicants and the competitive process has resulted in an outstanding group of individuals ready to take their work and volunteering to the next level.” The new participants are going to the opening weekend retreat in Echuca this weekend to formally start the program year. For more information about the program, and to follow their journey, see www.cllm.org.au
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Assimilation problems I COMMEND Jan Govett, Letters, Bendigo Weekly, February 10 on her attempt to differentiate between refugee and terrorist, and believe that she would struggle to find one detractor throughout our society once refugee status was determined, and the risk of terrorist entry was eliminated. Definitions alone, however, do not address some of the problems associated with assimilation. I prefer to believe that our society warmly embraces all colours, all creeds, and any difficulties associated with Muslims are brought about by their own actions, and can only be rectified by themselves. Female refugees should be processed with both expediency and compassion, and then allowed entry in keeping with the acceptable limits – well within the present, barbaric, years of waiting. All children below a certain age should be included, while older boys and girls, together with able-bodied males, should be returned to their countries of origin, to bolster their defences – and relieve our personnel of their imposed duties. A major consideration to entry should be absolute acceptance of all of our laws, our customs, our culture and our standards. Any abuse of this situation should be addressed severely, without exception, and offenders should be deported. Islam should be respected, except where it offends, or disrespects already established practices, and Sharia Law is to remain where it may have come from – but not here. Ray C Peebles, May Reef
Moral high ground WELL, of course former councillor Helen Leach does not “see the need to “justify my opposition” (Bendigo Weekly, February 17) to the Safe Schools programme. People such as Ms Leach who assume an exclusive claim to the moral high ground on this issue seldom do. On whose behalf and by what authority does Ms Leach make this claim? She seems to think that her right to continue speaking against Safe Schools has something to do with being somebody’s grandmother. But hey, everybody has a grandmother at some stage. Even LGBTI kids have grandmothers. Ms Leach suggests there is a sudden proliferation of gender confused children and adolescents. What evidence does she have for this?
Or for her suggestion that gender confused children and adolescents can be influenced by others even if they had no predilection to a gender transition? Presumably, since Ms Leach does not see the need to justify her stance against Safe Schools, she does not see the need to provide evidence for these statements either. She seems not to realise that gender transition is not something a person can be talked into, or out of, by another. If it were that simple, gender confusion would not exist in the first place. A serious talk from one’s grandmother would have sorted it long ago. All of Ms Leach’s proclamations against Safe Schools indicate clearly that she has not understood one fundamental point – an argument is valid only if relevant evidence is provided to support it. A closed mindset refuses to acknowledge this, basing opinions on a belief that something is right or wrong simply because it is a belief. Ms Leach believes she is right, which in her mind is the same thing as being right – no evidence, no justification necessary. So Ms Leach will definitely continue to oppose the Safe Schools programme on this basis. She has said as much. But no matter how strongly she holds it and expresses it as a grandmother, that belief alone does not and cannot give credibility to her assertions. Julie Hopper, Bendigo
A day of purple THROUGHOUT March, communities around the world are dedicated to raising awareness of epilepsy, culminating in International Epilepsy Awareness Day, Purple Day on March 26. During this time, people wear purple and hold events to raise funds and awareness of the condition that will affect more than 800,000 Australians in their lifetime, and 50 million people worldwide. Sadly, due to social stigma and misconceptions, many people with epilepsy do not disclose their condition and live in fear of being found out. This Purple Day, Epilepsy Action Australia would like to encourage communities to shine a light on epilepsy by lighting up purple a local landmark and raising funds for community education services to better the lives of those affected. Interventions by Epilepsy Action Australia can help increase understanding in our communities, such
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as epilepsy awareness sessions, seizure first-aid training, and the Online Academy, which offers several courses about epilepsy for parents, carers, schools and healthcare professionals. I would encourage your community to support Purple Day during March by simply making a donation or getting involved at www.epilepsy. org.au Please help shine a light on epilepsy this Purple Day and put your region on the map. On behalf of all Australians living with epilepsy, thank you in advance to your readers for supporting Epilepsy Action Australia. Your support helps to reduce isolation and ensure people living with the condition are able to live the best life possible. Carol Ireland, Chief executive officer, Epilepsy Action Australia
Council code concern Of course my concern is not that “councillors should respect each other”. My concern is that every councillor must remain free to respectfully expose the truth and their views to the residents of Bendigo without facing severe reprisals should that same truth also evoke criticism, justified or otherwise, from the residents of Bendigo toward or against other councillors. The concern is that in the new Councillor Code of Conduct coun-
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cillor A must demonstrate respect for councillor B by ensuring (councillor B’s) freedom from discrimination, public criticism, harassment and bullying. Surely councillors cannot and should not be responsible to protect their fellow councillors from public criticism. That a suitably independent arbiter is to be appointed by the principal conduct officer if mediation fails in no way alleviates my concerns that councillors could be and would be penalised for reporting necessary information to the Bendigo residents. Sandra Caddy Castlemaine
Second gold rush IT is negligent of some of our politicians in this nation at the moment continuously putting down, demonising and blaming renewables for recent largely unrelated power system issues and saying that a future with near to or 100 per cent renewables is not achievable and supporting continued use of coal and possibly even new coal fired power stations . Their comments are starkly at odds with every technical expert who says a well planned transition to 100 per cent renewables is indeed technically possible and will be the cheapest energy option for the future for the community and business. Their highly misguided talk of new coal generators is opposed by business, the operators of existing coal generators, the finance providers and the community who all say
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NOT good enough. That’s our resounding view of this week’s revelations that Bendigo and Ballarat were in the barrel earlier this month when record heatwave conditions almost saw authorities flick the switch on our fair cities to ensure power continues to flow across the border and into New South Wales. This is not a criticism of the decision the energy regulators faced, or the fact that we were the ones staring down the prospect of having no power in searing 41 degree temperatures, but it is a reality check for everyone that the system is not adequate, it cannot always cope and something needs to be done. Energy is a fickle thing… it’s something most of us take for granted and something we all only truly appreciate when we don’t have it. We cannot see energy – but we see what it does. It powers our way of life, it powers our schools, our hospitals and our industry and without it we are in deep peril. Australia’s climate occasionally peaks at ridiculously high temperatures that sends demand for energy soaring far higher than the mercury, and quite simply, we were not prepared for it on Friday, February 10. Governments and the energy sector need to work together on some realistic and sustainable long term solutions that address both the energy
Editorial Comment security needs of our community and the need to respect and protect the environment. Explore all options, all combinations, and continue to invest in research. And more of it. That’s a challenge far easier said than done, but if Bendigo is ever going to be a smart city, this has to be a priority. Pricing mechanisms that seek to influence behaviour and ultimately consumption have a role to play in all this, but when the thermometer tops 40-odd degrees, nobody wants to do anything other than be cool – or at least, cooler than they likely are. A developed country should be able to cope with the rigours imposed upon the energy grid, not just most of the time, but all of the time. There are potentially deadly consequences for our community and especially some of our most vulnerable citizens if we don’t get this right. None of this removes our responsibility to be conscious of the need to reduce our energy consumption whenever we can, but we must be spared the diabolical situation of hav-
ing our power potentially taken away from us so that somewhere else keeps theirs. Regardless of your stance on climate change, the reality is our climate is changing, and none of us want to wait for another Ice Age to gain relief from the ever increasing temperatures we’ve been exposed to over the past decade or so. The decision to look at switching off the power in Bendigo and Ballarat in order to avoid a potential widespread failure across the energy grid is logical, no matter how unsavoury it might be for the 200-odd thousand of us who live in either city. Someone has to take one for the team in situations like this, and in doing so, they spare an even larger number of people from the harsh and unpredictable consequences of widespread power failure. Thankfully, the situation did not quite escalate to this level, and Bendigo was spared. But Bendigo should not ever have to be a sacrificial lamb. We dodged a potentially nasty bullet a couple of weeks ago, but the potential for this scenario to be repeated upon us remains. But there shouldn’t be a need to have to roll the dice and be put in a position where we even have to consider such a decision, let alone flick the switch.
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A night to remember MORE than 230 people will gather tonight to witness the announcement of the 2016-2017 Cloud Copy Click Sports Star of the Year award winners at Bendigo’s All Seasons Quality Resort. The awards have acknowledged and celebrated sporting excellence and achievement in central and northern Victoria since 1965, when the inaugural event was held in the Lily Street studios of BCV-8. Driven by local media organisations and other local identities, the awards have since evolved to include two further iconic awards for up and coming athletes via the Cyril Michelsen and the Maxine Crouch trust funds. Representatives of the Michelsen and Crouch families continue to attend the gala awards night each year to be part of the event, and to announce the latest recipients of the trust funds set up to both honour their family names and the rich young sporting
talent from the local region. The Sports Star Hall of Fame, first announced in 1994, has quickly grown to become one of the most coveted awards in the region, with inductees including Olympic gold medallist Faith Leech, yachtsmen Greg Goodall and Glenn Ashby, cyclists Frank McCaig, Colin Fitzgerald, Jack Trickey and Robert Burns, as well as netballer Betty Thompson, footballer Greg Williams, basketballer Kristi Harrower and last year’s winner, sporting administrator Judy Scarrott OAM. The Bendigo Spirit WNBL team were the first winners of the Faith Leech Inspiration Award, back in 2014, with cycling identity Tim Decker and local sporting icon Basil Ashman, a founding member of the Sports Star committee, the other recipients of the award set up to acknowledge sporting inspiration and commitment, as well as success and contributions to
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for the announcement of the first Sports Star Scholarships, with young and emerging athletes set to be recognised and offered additional support to help them on their journey to future success in the sporting world. The scholarships recognise that many families face considerable hardship, and must make significant sacrifices to ensure a child has access
to the right training, equipment, competition and other supports. The Sports Star Scholarships Program is made possible by the overwhelmingly generous support of local businesses and families who have provided the necessary funding to hopefully help make a difference to a group of young athletes and their burgeoning careers.
Many factors involved in a healthy future for children WE all agree that obesity is a serious issue for Australia across all ages. It is a headline grabber and we see a range of suggestions to fix it being floated on a regular basis. Obesity is a complex issue, it is not simply solved by eliminating junk food from schools and sporting clubs. There needs to be a holistic solution, one which recognises the multiple factors that come into play. Issues such as education, physical activity, cost and access to nutritious food, lifestyle skills around shopping and cooking healthy food. We also need to consider the culture of our commu-
nity. Does it support people who want the more nutritious option? In sporting clubs for example, is water free? It should be. Is a nutritious diet promoted for a better performance on the sports field? Can spectators buy anything but sugar laden sweets, cakes and high fat options? As a community we need to respond to this and be supportive of doing the best we can for our children and our community and that means offering nutritious food options publicly and in our homes. Years ago we didn’t have this problem as sweets and sugary drinks were some-
thing to enjoy on a special occasion. Now they are part of everyday diets, and this is where we’ve gone wrong. Sugar is a big problem and taxing sugary drinks would be a welcome move. But it should not be seen as the Holy Grail. Just one piece in a large and difficult puzzle that the Bendigo community needs to start thinking about. – Andy Sloane Andy Sloane is the healthy communities director at Bendigo Health, and a Cloud Copy Click Sports Star of the Year committee member.
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Celebrating 52 Momentous Years
Thirteen in the running THIS year’s Cloud Copy Click Sports Star of the Year field features a host of talented athletes from across the sporting landscape. A total of 13 nominees are in the running for the awards, with two months featuring multiple nominations. Robbie Hucker heads the group as the March nominee after his Tour of Taiwan victory. Hucker is currently in Malaysia riding in the Tour of Langkawi, with his teammate Scott Sunderland taking stage one of the race on Wednesday. Dual lawn bowls world champion Aaron Wilson was named nominee for April after his singles win at the under-25 world championships on the Gold Coast, but he also tasted success in December taking out an open men’s pairs title in New Zealand. Wilson added a silver medal in the men’s fours in Christchurch to cap a breakout year. Matthew Dellavedova’s NBA title win with the Cleveland Cavaliers saw the reigning Sports Star of the Year win the June award. Dellavedova also went on to represent his country at the Rio Olympics and signed a huge deal with the Milwaukee Bucks. Laura Woolley was another to
win multiple world titles, hers coming at the World Down The Line Clay Target Championships in Ireland where she took out the open women’s and teams events. The Bendigo Braves’ dominant South East Australian Basketball League season saw them and 2016 All-Australian and Geelong Cats captain Joel Selwood named sports stars for the month of September. October saw four footballers nominated – one an established star and three set to make their mark in the game. Jake Stringer’s AFL premiership win with the Western Bulldogs, in which he kicked a vital last quarter goal saw him in the mix for the month, alongside AFL Women’s draftees Bella Ayre, Emma Grant and Sarah Last, of the Bendigo Thunder. Handcyclist Michael Taylor’s momentous New York Marathon win saw him collect the November award before Maddie Batters dominated the Australian Wildwater Kayak Championships in December to throw her hat into the ring. Rounding out the contenders is Melbourne Stars cult hero Liam Bowe, whose astronomical rise from local first grade cricket to the Big Bash League captured the attention of cricket lovers around the country.
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ILLIAM HYDE, the man who was interested in alluvial digging at the First White Hill in the 1850s and beyond, went on to establish a pleasure garden on the property that he acquired. There were numerous alluvial claimholders on each of the seven white hills. These claims were relatively small in size during the period mentioned. However by the late 1850s moves were made to establish much larger mining leases on these hills and that did not please the many small operators. A petition was drawn up, signed by 30 holders of claims on the First White Hill, they opposed the application of the larger lease which a group styled as, the Working Miners’ Association had envisaged. This petition was presented to Crawford Mollison who on February 27, 1858 had been elected to the newly formed Bendigo Mining Board. Seven months later, in September, Mollison became the Resident Warden of the Bendigo goldfield upon the departure of Joseph Panton from the field. The petitioners requested Mollison to reserve the First
White Hill from the leasing operations as proposed by the Working Miners’ Association. Among the petitioners was William Hyde. His group of signatories were keen to see the formation of the, Bendigo First White Hill Mining Company. This company, as far as I have been able to determine, never got off the ground. Among the earliest diggers on the First White Hill was Robert Ross Haverfield. Haverfield had sunk a shaft with a depth of 19.8 metres where the much sought after pipe clay had been located. Once it was known that there were riches to be found a rush took place at marking out claims, so that rapidly all the ground was taken up. In 1854/5 there was a Chinese camp established at the First White Hill, this camp had an entirely different aspect to the one that had been set up at Ironbark or Emu Point. The White Hills camp did not show the same level of prosperity as the other camp. Even the wooden Joss House was small and very simply adorned with decoration. A flag on a pole was flown outside this Joss House, the flag having Chinese characters
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sewn on to it. There was also a tent which served as a Chinese opera house. In addition to a number of shops there was also a Chinese jeweller. Many of the Chinese moved away to other fields, however there was still one remaining not far from William Hyde’s garden, his name was Ah Chow. Hyde simultaneous to cultivating his pleasure garden was also puddling at the foot of the First White Hill. At the dead of night Ah Chow had busied himself with removing the fine gold from the bottom of a puddling tub and also from a gold cradle. Hyde and his partner George Sullivan had chased and caught Ah Chow at the dead of night and he was handed over to the police. For the theft Ah Chow was sentenced to six months imprisonment . There was one Chinese
man who had lingered near Hyde’s garden, he was poverty stricken in the extreme, residing in one of the many tunnels under the First White Hill. This poor soul was clad in some tatty filthy rags and for sustenance he ate the wasted offal that was dumped nearby by the owners of the slaughter yards. As a vagrant he was arrested and at least in gaol he would be fed, clothed and then have secure shelter. William Hyde had recognised quite early in his time on the First White Hill that the gravel loosened out by the many different digging parties was of commercial use and he stockpiled this metal in various locations. As early as 1860 Hyde became a supplier of gravel, regularly he offered his stockpiles to the local council. The Parents of William Hyde were George Hyde and Ann, nee Stevens.
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HEN I first hit Australian shores as a migrant I landed in Cairns, far north Queensland. It was a big change from London as you can imagine and I found myself banging on the door of the Cairns Post newspaper looking for a job. As luck would have it they employed me, even giving me a choice of roles. I like to think it was because of my obvious talent, but it was more likely a state of desperation on their part. Luck and my choice cast me on to the central production desk. This is where news copy came from outlying offices and we bashed it into order, designed pages and sent it off to print. This in itself was a baptism of fire, but one of the member of the team was IanO. The name came from his computer sign on, and he was in no mood for a warm welcome for the “gun sub from Fleet Street”. Fleet Street yes, gun sub, no. Whatever, IanO acted as if his very position on the desk was under threat. It was a tough few weeks, and only our mutual interest in cynicism and beer mended the rift. The central subbing desk had at various times a exjackaroo Mike, a sub from the Manchester Evening News, Brian and a former editor of The Bauxite Bulletin, Scrubby. Mike had edited the Bulletin too, it was that kind of place. Big Lunch Bill, as he came
HANGHAI, in the early decades of the 20th century, is a city very much divided, if not strictly along geographic lines then socially at least – Chinese, British, French, with further divisions within each ethnic group. Jialing is barely seven years old when her mother leaves their small traditional household on the outskirts of the city one morning, promising to return to collect the fatherless child within a couple of days. When those days pass, and still more come and go, Jialing is distraught: hungry, cold and seemingly alone. What outsiders cannot see, however, is that Jialing is attended by a crafty, industrious guardian, Fox, a benevolent shapeshifting spirit with the ability to morph between animal and myriad human forms and at the same time entrance unsuspecting men. The arrival of new owners of the complex in which Jialing has always lived is her salvation. Her landlord’s daughter, Anjuin, becomes Jialing’s only true friend, even as the family matriarch takes the little orphan as her indentured servant. Mothering by the slightly older Anjuin and the watchfulness of ever-vigilant Fox enable Jialing to survive. Her real-world, longer-term prospects are bleak, however; Jialing is zazhong – a mixed-blood Eurasian accepted by neither Shanghai’s many Caucasians nor by the powerful ruling local Chinese. Will she ever be allowed to fit in – to shake off the stigma of being not only abandoned but impure, too, set apart from other girls her age by her long curling eyelashes and too-fair skin? Taiwanese-Canadian author Janie Chang writes with cultural and religious sensitivity and insight, drawing on her family’s own stories of life in China before World War I supplemented by exhaustive historic research. Dragon Springs Road takes place at a time of enormous political and economic change, when a child emperor rules in name only as factions manoeuvre viciously for practical control. – Rosalea Ryan
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to be known, showed up one morning for a shift, went to lunch and never returned. IanO had served a cadetship on the Brisbane Courier Mail, worked as a radio journo in London, owned and run a London wine bar and for his sins was living the life at The Cairns Post. I left the Post in 1993, but stayed in touch with some of the people there through the magic of facebook, and it was through facebook I learned IanO had died.
His lifelong passion for the sun and the surf had caught up with him, most likely the sun had caused the carcinomas which proved his undoing. His photo albums show a life with family and surfboards, always a beaming smile and a firm grip on a board. Two pictures next to each other in an album show the 17 year old and the 60 year old IanO in similar pose, one at Surfers Paradise and one at Rainbow Bay near Coolangatta.
It was at Rainbow Bay friends and family gathered last week to send IanO’s ashes off to their final resting place. The surf club formed a guard of honour, and his son and daughter paddled him out on a board to catch his final wave and scatter the ashes. I had seen nothing like it before, but it just seemed so right and everyone was sure IanO had chosen a fitting finale. - Steve Kendall Twitter@stevekendall1
HIS year marks Kylie Minogue’s 30th anniversary as a recording artist. To celebrate this milestone a Kylie act 100% Kylie is staging its very own Greatest Hits Tour. The show is a two-hour spectacular a mix of glitz and glam, incredible replica costumes, phenomenal dancers and live band. The show features the biggest hits from across Kylie’s extensive career and stars Lucy Holmes performing as Kylie. Holmes has had a
very successful career in the entertainment industry, she has worked as a television host, singer, actress, voiceover artist, model and currently, radio host. She has performed alongside artists including Westlife, Delta Goodrem, Guy Sebastian, Kate Cebrano, Silvie Paladino, Marina Prior and Anthony Callea. The show dances into action on Friday, March 31 at the Capital, Bendigo. Call the box office on 5434 6100 for tickets.
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HE term “legend” gets over-used in popular music. Eric Clapton though, is one of a handful of stars who genuinely carries that label. Tomorrow night, a group of Bendigo musicians will come together for a special Eric Clapton and Allman Brothers Band tribute show at the Golden Vine. Chris DeAraugo, a fixture on the Bendigo music scene for many years, is a huge Clapton fan. “He was my first guitar hero. I have every record he’s ever made,” DeAraugo said. “I’ve seen him live many times. I was lucky to see him at the Hollywood Bowl in 2004. I like the emotion and melody he brings to his music. His technique is quite simple, but it is his choice of notes and feel that, to me, sets him apart. His sound is basically guitar and amp. No pedals or extra tricks.” Harlem plays the Clapton part of the night. Harlem comprises DeAraugo, his son Josh, drummer Andrew McHardy and bass player Trevor Daly. The DeAraugos share guitar and vocal duties. Ken Richie is driving the Allmans’ part of the night. “I first heard them when I was about 12, on TV. They played Ramblin’ Man – the first time I saw two drummers playing together. That blew a young boy’s mind away,” Richie said. DeAraugo senior, McHardy and Daly join Richie, Marc Leon and second drummer Barry Gray in the Allman Brothers Band tribute. “We’ve played the Allman Brothers Band set once before, last November. We received a warm response, with people curious to see what we could do with their songs. Seeing two drum-
mers working together is a rare treat. We were a bit nervous attempting the Allmans music. It’s got such intricate parts one second, and then you have to stop thinking, and be completely free form for the jamming parts,” Richie said. There is no shortage of experience on display tomorrow night. “I feel we have the cream of Bendigo musicians all in one package,” he said. DeAraugo: “It was Ken’s idea to ask Marc and myself to create the threeguitar front line. Of course, being an Allmans act, we needed two drummers.” The connection between Eric Clapton and the Allmans goes back nearly 50 years to the classic Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs album. “I discovered the Allmans through Clapton’s partnership with Duane Allman on the Layla album,” DeAraugo said. “One of the best things about doing these shows is revisiting and learning their music. I now have a much better appreciation of their skills, general approach and clever jamming.” Allmans fans won’t hear the mammoth 30-odd minutes of Mountain Jam, but favourites like Whipping Post, In Memory of Elizabeth Reed and Ramblin’ Man are all in the set. Harlem will play tracks spanning Clapton’s career, including Let it Rain, I Shot the Sheriff, White Room, Sunshine of Your Love, and of course Layla. Aficionados will be pleased that their rendition of Layla features the extended playout with harmony guitars. The Bendigo music scene is entering a bright new era. Richie, a relative newcomer, is effusive in his praise.
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“The local talent stands up against any big Melbourne acts. There’s music on at several venues every Friday through to Sunday. More people should get out and have a look at what a vibrant music scene we have. Roy Webb and Colin Thompson have been influential in bringing the music scene here back to life.” DeAraugo: “We are currently enjoying one of the best periods of local music I can remember. The younger musicians coming through are at the best level I’ve seen.” It will be a special night at the Golden Vine with some of the most
enduring music of the 1960s and 1970s being brought to life. Doors at 8pm. Also on Saturday night, just across town at the Handle Bar in Mitchell Street, Sons of the Blues and Messin’ ‘Round get together for a blues double header. It’s a gig that came about in an unusual way. Sons of the Blues’ Patrick Byrne: “For about 10 years I had been going to the same great accountant, Julius Porlai. At our meetings we would swap news. And of course the workings of the ATO. Then Julius told me he was
to retire. I asked what he intended to do. He said he would spend more time on his life-long passion of playing the blues in the band he was in.” “Surprised, I suggested we do some shows together as I too was in a blues band – something neither of us had mentioned during the previous 10 years. So, we’re playing this show, and can truly say it was years in the making.” Messin’‘Round and Sons of the Blues – a cool double header. Doors at 7.30pm. – Simon Wooldridge twitter: @spwooldridge
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HE Creators Market will arrive in Bendigo for one day only next weekend. It will be bringing together some of the region’s most talented artists, designers, crafters and culinary creators from 10am until 3pm at Bendigo Town Hall. Following its launch in late 2014 in Melbourne the market has supported a huge range of Victorian producers with specialty market events taking place around Victoria. This family-friendly event offers something for everyone with nearly 40 stall holders selling handmade items. “As a small business ourselves, we stared The Creators Market to assist other small businesses in getting more exposure and marketing their brand,” said event director, Megan Luscombe. “The market books out in just a few hours after applications open. However, we’re rather particular about ensuring there’s a great variety of products and great quality products available so we limit the number of stall holders per category to make sure it’s not saturated with similar products.” Interested stallholders are invited to register via www.thecreatorsmarket.com.au
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HE Searchers emerged as part of the 1960s MerseyBeat scene along with The Beatles, The Hollies, The Swinging Blues Jeans and Gerry and The Pacemakers, and they’re coming to Bendigo. As one of Britain’s best-loved groups their distinctive jangling sound of the 12-string guitar and rich harmonies embellished with their immaculate vocals have without doubt assured The Searchers of a lasting place in the history of popular music throughout the world. From their early beginnings
in the late 1950s as a skiffle group, through the heady days of the 1960s as teenage idols The Searchers have comfortably settled into a position well-deserved by a band whose sound has influenced some of the most artistes of our generation. The hit songs were Sweets For My Sweet, Sugar And Spice, Needles And Pins, When You Walk In The Room, Love Potion Number 9, Don’t Throw Your Love Away... the list goes on. The Searchers are at the Capital Theatre on Wednesday, March 8. Bookings on 5434 6006.
what’s on... Saturday, February 25 Doll and Teddy Show: 9am to 4pm Bendigo Exhibition Centre. Prince of Wales Showgrounds, Holmes Road, Bendigo. This year’s theme: Tales from the Nursery. All proceeds go to Palliative Care Auxiliary. Details: 0407 880 871. Central Victorian Lion Team: Showcase of traditional Chinese Dancing featuring the Southern Lion Team, The Fu Wa Girls Team and Dragon Teams. At the Piazza, View Street Entrance to Rosiland Park from
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6.30pm. Dance: Spring Gully Hall from 8pm to midnight. Music by Scott Trigg. Good program. Prizes and raffle. $9 admission. Delicious home cooked supper. Details: 5444 2953. Social Dance: Greater Bendigo Danceland. St. Andrew’s Uniting Church Hall, Myers Street 8pm. Excellent supper, lucky door and raffle. Entry $8. Details: 5447 9783. Sunday, February 26 Peter Sheahan’s Walk Up: All
Seasons Hotel Bendigo 171 – 183 Mc Ivor Road, door proceeds to Bendigo Cystic Fibrosis Support Group. 1.30pm until 6pm. $10. Variety of entertainment, including country, gospel, blues music. Afternoon tea supplied. Bookings: 5446 3805. Wednesday, March 1 Pancake Morning Tea: for UnitingCare. An opportunity to help UnitingCare to support families in need. Kangaroo Flat Uniting Church, High Street from 10am until 11.45am. $5 for two pancakes and toppings with
tea/coffee. Details: 5447 7568. Bendigo District Astronomical Society: Mars and Ceres – evidence of water. John Wilkinson will take a look at recent evidence of water on the planet Mars and dwarf planet Ceres. 7.30pm, Discovery Science and Technology Centre Bendigo. $2 entry. Details: 5470 6349. Thursday, March 2 Old Time Dance: Eaglehawk Senior Citizens Hall, Darling Street, Eaglehawk. 8pm till 11pm. Entry $5. Details: 5442 1815.
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Granite Impact GRANITE Impact is a Kangaroo Flat business with its sights set on creating outstanding stone pieces for any application – home, office or business. Stone can revolutionise an ordinary space and create a modern, fresh, functional and practical work surface in almost any room or commercial application. Where kitchen bench-tops have been the mainstay of domestic engineered stone surfaces, consider splashbacks, outdoor kitchens, bath surrounds and shower
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High Street Dental Practice HIGH Street Dental Practice has been providing complete dental care services to the people of Kangaroo Flat and surrounding areas for more than 30 years. The practice is located at Healthworks 226 High Street Kangaroo Flat. The team is headed by Senior Dentist Dr Asipath Edirisooriya (Dr Eddy) who holds a postgraduate qualification in Restorative Dentistry and has previously practiced in Melbourne and Bendigo while tutoring at the Melbourne Dental School. Dr Eddy is supported by two professional and caring dentists Dr Ryan and Dr Jessica and an experienced and friendly support staff. High Street Dental Practice also provides Oral Medicine Specialist services by Dr Ajith Polonowita who graduated as an Oral Medicine Specialist from the University of Melbourne with a Master of Dental Surgery/Science in 2001. Dr Polonowita treats patients with jaw
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REGISTRATION day Sat March 4th at 10am. Baseball diamond, Club Court, Strathfieldsaye 3551. Come and Try or if you can't attend phone Joy (Secretary) on 0438 367 603.
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A reward is offered to any person who can lead to the identity of persons involved in a break in at a transport company at Coonooer St Golden Square. Stolen items Toll//HSV tool box, Mercury 7.5 outboard motor. (No police involvement)
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Bendigo Newcomers Linking people, places and events Bendigo Newcomers hosts regular social activities as a way to meet new people & discover what the Bendigo Region has on offer.
Volunteer Opportunities Vision Australia Bendigo is seeking volunteers for our Day Centre Program, Opportunity Shop, Vision Australia Radio and Recreational Programs. If you have free time during the day, can commit to a regular shift and would like to contribute to your community and be part of a dynamic team, we’d love to hear from you.
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Southern Gateway Christian Church CHURCH SERVICE 10am Sunday, Y Community Hall (opposite Aldi Kangaroo Flat) Preacher:
Stella Johns
Contact Deborah Gates on 5445 5720
0413 682 999
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Region: North Division Program: Secure Services Salary: $90,890 – $109,969 (+ Superannuation) Full-time / Ongoing
The Clinical Practitioner role is an innovative and rewarding position primarily responsible for the delivery of staff wellbeing programs and support services to Secure Services staff. The position will focus on providing critical incident stress debriefing, individual counselling and innovative wellbeing initiatives. Secure Services employees have a challenging role, working directly with clients who have complex needs and challenging behaviours. The Clinical Practitioner plays a critical role in supporting staff to maintain their own wellbeing. Some after-hours work and travel to other locations may be required. For further information on the position description and the selection criteria visit; www.careers.vic.gov.au or contact Stacey Livis. Phone 0421 473 117 Job Reference number: DHHS/SSD/00382344 Applications close: 1 March 2017
For more information about the Department of Health and Human Services visit www.dhhs.vic.gov.au To apply online and for other DHHS and Victorian Government job opportunities please visit www.careers.vic.gov.au Police Checks form part of the Department of Health and Human Services recruitment process. The department promotes diversity and equal opportunity in employment and is committed to a more diverse workforce. If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicant,or if you have a disability, and require advice and support with the recruitment process, please contact our Diversity Unit on DiversityInclusion@dhhs.vic.gov.au
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• Many years’ teaching experience in Australian schools. • Excellent references available • Students whom I taught/tutored Chemistry in the past have performed exceptionally well in SACs and in VCAA final exams, doing uni courses like Medicine and VET Science.
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VOLUNTEERS
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We seek caring, committed people who are willing to undertake nationally recognised training in crisis support and community issues to make a contribution to our community.
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3d Jamala Lodge Safari: May 30, 2018 (contact office)
Tuesday 0DUFK at 6.00pm at the Latrobe University Visual Arts Centre 121 View Street, Bendigo
INTERNATIONAL TOURS
Bendigo Campus To confirm your attendance:
Includes flights & most meals 15d Kenya & Tanzania: July 14, 2017 ............................$11250 25d Europe: Aug 16, 2017 .............................................$11990 11d Mauritius: Sep 5, 2017 ..............................................$5250 7d Lord Howe Island: Oct 21, 2017 (Must book early) ...$4250 16d Vietnam: Oct 27, 2017 ..............................................$6600 Canada coming in 2018...................................................... TBA
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Price includes colour, scanning of images and clip art etc.
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• Su u Suppor ve and family friendly organisa onal culture
Applica ons close Sunday 19 March 2017
HOLIDAY HOUSE APOLLO BAY
$7.40 per cm/col
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TThe he purpose of this posi on is to strengthen family rrela ela onships through the provision of post separa on servvi services. The focus of this posi on is to work with paree parents post separa on towards developing paren ng plan ns If required, we can assist you to complete the full plans. Grad d Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolu on needed fo aaccredita on as an FDRP. for
For more informa on about these Bendigo posi ons, call Nicholas Haney on 03 5438 1300.
HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION
5d Seaside Escape: Mar 20 .......................................$1350
TThe he successful applicants will have a ter ary qualifica on iin n social so o work, welfare, psychology or equivalent. A work h isto o in the Children, Paren ng and Rela onship Services history ssector ect cto is highly desirable.
Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner R
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VCE CHEMISTRY (YEAR 11 & 12) & (YEARS 7, 8, 9 & 10 MATHS.)
TThe he successful applicant is to have at least 10 years of p roffe professional experience overall, with a minimum of 5 yyears earrs in a senior leadership role. Also demonstrated aability biliit to drive change/lead teams through change w hills maintaining quality service provision, extensive whilst eexperience ex xpee in iden fying service needs, planning for new aand nd d developing exis ng services and building partnerships, ab bili ilit it to provide high quality reflec ve prac ce/clinical ability ssupervision. upee
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Services Offered PANEL BEATING Spray painting, rust repairs. 25 yrs experience, cheap rates. Ph 5443 1710 or 0401 915 906.
BATHROOM RENOVATIONS Complete bathroom makeovers & alterations. 34 yrs exp by qual tradesman. Servicing Bendigo - Castlemaine & surrounding districts. FREE Quote phone Rod Cox 0419 267 672 or 4406 6019.
THE MAINTENANCE MAN Prompt & reliable service, done with honesty & pride. Small jobs a specialty, free quotes Phone Ian 0417 337 424
BLOCKED DRAINS Same day service Ph 5448 4324
BRICKLAYERS all types of brick and block work, chimneys and fireplaces. Ph 5446 7057 or 0418 370 917 or 0458 438 930
BRICKLAYING No job too big No job too small Ph 0417 127 131
CLEANING & CARPET
Cleaning, Steam clean or Dry clean $50 first room, $10 per room after that Ph 0439 374 389 Receipt & ABN supplied .
COMPUTER SUPPORT In Home Reasonable Rates 7 days Extended hours Ph Shaun 0400 811 880
CONCRETER
Paths, Driveways, Cross overs, Sheds, Small & big jobs, Reasonable rates. Seniors Discount Free quotes. Ph. 0422 424 348.
CONCRETER
Driveways, Sheds Paths, Crossovers etc. 40 years experience Free Quotes
Ph. 0428 381 925
CONCRETING
Cameron Concrete Domestic & Commercial. For all your concrete requirements.. Call Rod 0400 611 016 Free Quotes & advice. 30 years experience
DD Handyman & Maintenance Service All types of household jobs inc garden maint. Phone 0409 949 111 GARDEN WEEDING lawnmowing & odd jobs $25 Per Hour Contact James Ph 0402 793 034
HOUSEWORK
and Ironing Duties. Phone 0434 795 733
BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING
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LITTLE RIPPER
38, 200 copies published every Friday
Digger Service
Floors, Walls & Waterproofing Ph Pat 0497 786 912
Trenching, Rotary Hoeing, Post Holes, Levelling 4 in one bucket,Tipper Hire.
WEEDING
Ph: Glenn or Donna
TILER
Will hand weed gardens, $25.00 p/hour Mowing $35 p/hour . Ph Jim 0431 304 727
Lawn Mowing, Whipper Snipping
$35 per hr / $30 pen (inc. take away clippings). Delivery of Garden Products Spraying (Roundup) $35 per hr/ $30 pen Rubbish Removal $80 per load/$70 pen (incl tip fee $35) for 7x4 square box trailer. NO tyres or rock/clean fill. Cash only Ph Mick 0407 448 249
RENOVATION WORK EXPERIENCED carpenter /builder. No job too small to quote. Ph Norm 0410 471 794.
WONDER WINDOW
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5446 7163 or 0418 510 074
PH 5440 2514
BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING
Bobcat & Tipper Hire Site Cleaning aning Driveways ys Excavation on Laser Levelling vellin ng Rubbish Removall Backhoe e
BUILDERS
ELECTRICIANS
Geoff Williams Electrical Installations
DBM-1122 DB-U-28169
Over 40 Years Service
I promise you a reliable & professional service at an affordable price
SOUTHERN CROSS RESTUMPING
Phone: 0417 329 802
Ph: 0400 319 094 A: PO Box 304, Eaglehawk 3556 E: townsmith@bigpond.com
ELECTRICIAN
Building Permits Arranged + 20 Years Experience
CARPENTERS
GREG SMITH Tired of Waiting for a Tradesman 0418 507 709RECA/H 5448 3333 7821
C CARPENTRY & MAINTENANCE M
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Jack Hando 0467 642 504
...get the market you’re missing...
Carports Concreting Renovations Decks & Verandahs
REC 4085
RUBBISH REMOVAL Green waste or just general clean up. Tip fees apply. Current police check. Ph Paul 0401 418 108. ABN 88484579761.
Tiling Retaining Walls General Handyman Fix Ups
CLEANING SERVICES
ALL CLEANING SERVICES
Call Rhys 0429 434 405 SKILLED OPERATOR
WOMEN CLEANING
EXCELLENT service, great rates. Ph Simone 0430 349 332.
Quality Comes First
• Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning from….. $65 • Windows From …………….............…$50 • Bond Cleaning Incl Carpets from…….$350 • Office Cleans from………...............…..$60 Call Emmanuel in Bendigo
1300 282 532 www.austcle www.austclean.com.au
All work guaranteed, and fully insured
GARDEN MAINTENANCE Weeding, planting, pruning, composting. $20 per hour. Phone Neville 5447 2113 or 0418 346 307
COMPUTERS
PLASTERER EXPERIENCED LOCAL PLASTERER
Rates from $35p/h Pensioner 10% Disc. • Holes Patched • Renovations • Painting
• 1.7 Tonne Mini Digger on Trailer • 900, 450, 300mm Buckets Plus Ripper • Post Hole Auger 300 & 450mm available • 5 Tonne Excavator Available for Hire with Rock Breaker • Dry & Wet Hire Available • 7 Days - Mon-Sun
PJ TAYLOR
5446 1422 0448 713 499
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ANTENNAS
TV Tuning from $40 • Servicing Bendigo & Surrounds • Aerials & additional aerial points • Satellite & Computer Setups ps • Digital/Smart TV’s • Home Theatre, Wall Mount • DVD, Recorders & Foxtel • Installed & explained
Phone Ron on
5447 7823 or 0431 609 423
Ph 0429 171 697
718 Strathfieldsaye Road, Strathfieldsaye
Bobcat & Tipper Hire Backhoe Trenching Post Hole Borer
Call Ron 0438 569 385
GARDAM E X C AVA T I O N
SEPTIC TANK SEWER TREATMENT PLANTS 37-39 View Street, Bendigo classifieds@bendigopublishing.com 1300 558 385
ELECTRIC MOTORS
Hours: Mon to Fri: 9 - 5.30 Sat: 9 - 12 Jeoff Milne 5447 2476 Mob 0425 728 336
iThings Bendigo
Best onsite support of Apple products in Bendigo. Helping your iPhone, iPad, MacBook and iMac work seamlessly.
Set up • Training • Support Integration • Problem solving Call Rob on 0457 803 207 or email rob@ithingsbendigo.com www.ithingsbendigo.com
SALES • SERVICE • REPAIRS bendigopumps@gmail.com
PHONE BRUCE
0427 319 923
FURNITURE REMOVALISTS
DOORS
DOORS DOORS DOORS LOCKS LOCKS LOCKS Bendigo’s Specialist Door & Lock Fitting Service
200 - 600mm diameter
Site Clearing Driveways Excavation Laser Levelling Rubbish Removal
• Systems built • Repairs and upgrades • Network and internet connections • Virus and Spyware removal
Supplied and installed PIC LICENCED
0418 508 993
Licenced drainer 31741
Call Richard
0417 502 709 Any Door Any Lock Anywhere
Domestic Schools Commercial Business Owner Builders Builders
REMOVALS Moving Central Victoria Local • Interstate • House Cleaning • Pre-pack Storage • EFTPOS • No job too big or too small
Phone: 5435 3148 or 0407 349 372 Bendigo
GARDENERS ...get the market you’re missing...
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Services Offered GARDEN SERVICES
• Removal of hard rubbish and garden waste • Rental clean ups/clean outs • Weeding and weed spraying • Trimming and pruning • Fallen timber and chainsaw work • Delivery and spreading of mulch, stone etc. • Little Tipper/Drive - Hire
HANDYMAN SERVICES
LANDSCAPING
PLUMBERS
SPOUT CLEANING
• Qualified tradesmen • Landscaping • Commercial and residential property maintenance
Greg Hicks st same day Plumbing Fajosebrvtoicoesmall
SPOUT CLEANING
Specialising in Landscape construction Stuart Erwin 0407 667 900 Cameron Rogister 0411 956 937
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0448 701 138 • Licensed Backflow Tester • Blocked Drains • Burst Pipes • Septics • Gas Leaks & Gas Fitting • Hot Water Services • Roof Leaks • Renovations • Gen Plumbing • Latest Drain Cleaning Equipment QUALITY WORK AT THE RIGHT PRICE!
Central Victoria 13 11 98
• Gutter cleaning • Gutter guard installation • Small maintenance jobs
Suite B 175 Lyttleton Tce, Bendigo greyarmybendigo@bigpond.com
HOME MAINTENANCE
YOU GROW IT, WE MOW IT
PHONE KEV 0411 540 069 NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL FROM SMALL YARDS TO LARGE COMMERCIAL AREAS
Pty. Ltd.
NO JOB TOO SMALL • Carpentry • Tiling • Painting • Plastering • Pergolas • Decks
CALL PETER 0409 422 271 Email: bhmpeter@hotmail.com
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LANDSCAPING
MOBILE BATHROOMS
ARE YOU RENOVATING? MOBILE BATHROOM FOR HIRE (Shower, hand basin, toilet etc)
Elliott’s Landscape & Design
Paving | Decking | Irrigation Retaining Wall | Concrete | Turf Adam Elliott 0439 913 784 elliottslandscapedesign@gmail.com
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
PH: 0418 822 911
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PH 5440 2514 37-39 View Street Bendigo
Suitable for • Renovations • Parties/Weddings • Sporting events and many more Call David/Bronwyn
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PAINTERS / DECORATORS
TRIPPA’S
PAINTING SERVICE SPECIALISING IN WEATHERBOARD HERITAGE HOUSING & REPAINTS NO OBLIGATION FREE QUOTE 10% DISCOUNT FOR SENIORS
0427 241 958 Painter & Decorator YOUR FRIENDLY, PROFESSIONAL AND QUALITY PAINTER FOR ALL TYPES OF PAINTING OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE FOR A FREE, NO OBLIGATION QUOTE, CALL TROY ON 0418 844 590 OR EMAIL T_EYOUNG@BIGPOND.NET.AU
Ph Paul 5439 3835 or 0428 395 429 * Fully Insured
Price includes colour, scanning of images and clip art etc.
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SUBDIVISION • CIVIL ENGINEERING • LAND SURVEYING • CIVIL CONSTRUCTION
License No. 32710
A friendly, reliable, local plumbing team fully qualified in all aspects of plumbing
544 33 999 4 Nolan Street, Bendigo
PLUMBERS SPECIALISING IN: JLC PLUMBING & PLUMBING GAS GENERAL
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Reduce Fire Risk Spouts Vacuumed Spotlessly Pensioner Discounts Water Tanks Cleaned
$7.40 per cm/col
Peter Carr Plumbing & Gasfitting
LAWN MOWING
BIG KEV’S LAWN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
CV Industrial Vacuum Services
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PUBLISHING 38,200 COPIES EVERY FRIDAY • Handymen • Cleaning • Builder • Floors • • Carpenters • Glazier • Fencing • Plastering • • Painters • Bathroom & Kitchen Reno’s • • Granite Benchtops • Paving • Plumbers • • Decking • Electricians • Ramps • Tiling • Pruning • Tree Lopping • Sheds & Pergolas • • Lawns & Gardens • Small concreting jobs • • Dingo machinery work •
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& MAINTENANCE $100 CASH BACK ALL RENTALON PROPERTY MAINTENANCE HOT WATERGASUNITS FITTING AND
Jason Charles 0448 324 126 Jason Charles 0448 324 126 Lic No: 50975
SERVICING GENERAL PLUMBING HOT WATER SERVICE & MAINTENANCE REPAIR & GAS FITTING AND REPLACEMENT BLOCKED DRAINS SERVICING RENOVATIONS AND HOT WATER SERVICE INSTALLATIONS BLOCKED DRAINS 24 HOUR SERVICE RENOVATIONS AND INSTALLATIONS 24 HOUR SERVICE
Weeroona Plumbing & Gasfitting 35 YEARS EXPERIENCE FREE no obligation competitive quotes Prompt service • Pensioner Discounts
Conditions apply. For private use only.
TREE LOPPING Lic. 33153
Call 0474 831 694
AAA TREE LOPPING • Pensioners (Disc) • Full Insurance • (Prompt) Same Day Service For Best Price Phone Jack Direct
PLUMBERS
0409 289 700 5428 9312
• Your local on-time plumber • Gas Fitting & Appliance Repairs Heater services from $126.50 Carbon monoxide testing • Hot water - elec, gas & solar • Taps, toilets, showers, sinks & more Don’t put up with drips! Modern & Care-Assist taps & toilets Use a licensed plumber • Drains installed/cleared/repaired • Roof, gutter, d.p. & gutter guard FREE • Quality professional workmanship QUOTES guaranteed
Ph 5446 1535 www.dunstoneplumbing.com.au office@dunstonebros.com.au
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• All general work, new and old • Water • Change over hot water services • Sanitary • Sewer • Gas • Roofing • Stormwater
Services Offered
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TREE LOPPING · Tree Removal & Pruning · Green Waste & Stump Removal · Tower/Chipper/Bobcat /Tipper · Over 15 Years Experience · We Travel Anywhere · Free Quotes · Fully Insured www.juddstreesolutions.com.au
TREE LOPPING
SMITHS Quality tree and Stump Removal
Tree Maintenance • Stump Mulching Hire Travel Tower • Tree Pruning and Stump Grinding • Tip Truck & Woodchipper Hire • Free Quotes
1300 558 385
(no job too BIG or SMALL for the Smith Family team)
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Call Jim 0429 866 630 www.byers.net.au 4 X mahogany wooden chairs with cushions $230 the lot Ph 0478 696 046 BIKE car racks(holds 3 bikes) inc 1 bike $70 0466 997 290. COMPUTER monitors X 2 $10 each Ph 0403 573 674.
FAN 34cm as new, $25 Ph 5444 1113 SINGLE beds with mattresses X 2 $50 each Ph 0429 954 308. 20 murder novels $15 Ph 5439 6472. 50' s Peoples magazine $20 1507.
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BASS guitar electric 4 string Freedom with hard case $100 ono Ph 5442 1815 BEN 10 figures x 8 $20 Ph 0417 150 981
CHAIRS 4 Bentwood beech 6 slat, $60 Ph 0429 331 334.
GARDEN cement donkey $30 Ph 5444 5695. HAIR Dryer Holder, wall mounted, silver spiral $25 Ph 0437 567 073 HANDKNITTED upside down doll, EC $5 0476 077 570 HAND Bag and purse, colorado leather $25 ech 0437 567 073
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PAVERS second hand 200 x 225 mm, reddish colour, approx 400. 50c each. Rready to pick up. Ph 0428 551 255.
PEA STRAW PEA straw bales for sale, perfect for gardening. $5 per bale pick up; delivery options avail in Bendigo area. Please contact 0407 346 404.
MULCH LUCERNE hay $8 bale PEA/straw $8 bale STRAW $6 bale CAN deliver or pick up Bendigo PH 0427 304 600 PIANO upright grand GC $500 Ph 0422 281 302
READERS Digest Select Editions, Hard cover $1ech Ph 0476 077 570 RECLINER leather armchair large beige GC $100 ph 0413 636 151
RETRO phone seat/table $25 Ph 5444 5695. ROCKER recliner rust fabric A1 condition, $400 Ph 5444 3799 ROLL top desk, walnut solid pine, 3 drawers each side, vgc $130 Ph 5447 8044 SAND granite sand suitable for horse yards and arenas, min 10M3 loads. $45 del. in Bendigo area. Ph 0419 324 454 or ph 0429 001 639. SHADE sail exc cond heavy duty Inc fittings, 5.5 x 3.5 x 3.0 $220 phone 0427 397 558 or 0439 397 553
SILVER bridesmaid shoes size 8 $10 Ph 5439 6472.
DESK, with world map on, wooden $25 Ph 0409 431 383
KONICA Minolta digital cameras X 2, $60 Ph 5447 7050
TABLE round ext wood pedestal, diam 90cm $60 Ph 0429 331 334.
DINING setting timber & 6 chairs ext table $75 Ph 0439 116 585
LADIES Homiped shoes, S6 & S7, new, $30 Ph 5447 0735
DOLLSHOUSE with wooden furniture EC $30 Ph 0417 150 981
MATTRESS king size VGC 12 months old $450 Phone 0438 020 857
FOWLER steriliser with 13 jars assort sizes GC $50 Ph 5442 5552 FREEZER $100 Ph 0429 954 308.
NUTRIN Fusion 700 machine inc 15 pc access. as new used once $100 Ph 5447 8288. OLD double sided cement wash trough $20 Ph 5439 6472.
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WHIRLPOOL gas cooktop 4 burner GC $100 Phone 5447 8089 WINDOWS double hung,house lot $1,000 Phone 0422 281 302
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146 PANTON STREET GOLDEN SQUARE MOVING sale Sat 8.30am - 3pm, furn, books, clothes, kitchen warre, craft & much more.
STUDENT chair 80kg gas lift new $30 Ph 5447 7050
DEAD CAR/TRUCK BATTERIES WANTED Falcon/Commodore $5 each; smaller sizes from $2, larger sizes will pay more Ph 0474 831 694. ANTIQUE china glasware, smll furniture interesting collectables Ph Shirely 0429 148 946
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TOP SOIL Lawn soil $35 p/m Garden Soil $45 p/m, includes local delivery 4, 6 and 10m avail. Garden rocks also avail. Phone 0418 306 548 or 0428 100 770 TOWING mirrors clear view X 1 set, 2 mirrors $450 Ph 0417 126 188. TOWING mirrors X 1 set (2 mirrors) $95 Ph 5447 1348 or 0422 003 312 TOWING mirrors X 1 set (2 mirrors) $35 Ph 5447 1348 or 0422 003 312 TV unit timber with glass doors, tall $100 Ph 0426 219 565
Containers can be custom fitted with shelves, benches, windows, side doors, electricity, insulation & air-conditioning. Come and view them now!
VACUUM cleaner Kirby with instruction book, all attachment,s some spare bags & shampoo unit GC $250 ono Ph 5444 1113
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VENETIAN blinds timber 1500W X 980D x 2 $40 the pair Ph 5442 5552
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Repairing manual gearbox, transfer case & diffs. Phone Phill 0434 145 485
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75 BOOTH STREET GOLDEN SQUARE SAT & Sun 9am - 4.30 pm. furn, kids toys, clothes, some elect. appliances. old TV, lots more.
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LIVESTOCK BLACK gelding 16 hands, trotter 11 years $500 phone 5442 1185.
93 STRICKLAND RD EAST BENDIGO OLD B'go East school) Sat & Sun 10am-4pm. monster garage sale, Unique Options unrestored furn, must go.
EWES, lambs, 1 cow & olive trees for sale. Phone 0459 699 326.
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1/76 STERNBERG ST KENNINGTON SAT 8am downsizing. QS bed, KS Plega, sgl beds X 2, sideboard, wardrobe plus more.
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FORD Focus 2011 hatchback, low klms, auto, tinted windows, mag wheels, reg July 2017, ZTF777, $11,500 ono Ph 0411 042 064.
FORD Ghia wheels X 5 near new tyres & wheel nuts $400 Ph 0447 244 761.
BOATS PUNT aluminium 10 ft with trailer, $600 Phone 0422 281 302
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SLATE billiard dining table with 8 leather tapestry chairs best offer Ph 0422 208 888
SUMMER slacks, ladies, light apricot, S16, new $40 Ph 5447 0735
ELK ferns $20 - $80 Ph 5448 8774.
BATH claw foot or free standing Ph 0417 719 197
SIEVED TOP SOIL With Manure $35 per/m delivered local 3m minimum. 6m & 10m avail. Bobcat & Excavator to hire. Ph 5446 7105 or 0428 507 846
CRAYOLA beginnings TaDoodles exc cond $10 Ph 0417 150 981
CONCRETE pavers/edgers 18 x 9 x 4 inch thick 40 for $99 5446 1310
WATER cartage tank 1000 litre blue oblong poly, ex cond inc. fittings $520 ph 0427 397 558 or 0439 397 553
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KITCHEN U shaped second hand in vgc, dismantled ready to pick up. Iinc. cupboards, benchtops, overhead cupboards, double sink, 600mm ceramic cooktop, wall oven & range hood. $1,800 ono Ph 0428 551 255.
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Asia is a sweet natured dog who thrives on attention. She is an energetic girl who loves to play. Asia is well behaved on a lead and loves to go for walks. She has a short coat, and a weekly brush will keep her looking her best. Asia has not had a lot of training, however she learns quickly, and tries hard to please. She is social with other dogs, and may be happy living with a friendly desexed male dog of a similar size.
Desexed Male, 5 Years Romeo Romeo wherefore art thou Romeo… Romeo is looking for his one and only home. He is social with other cats and has a very laid back attitude towards all that is going on around him. If you have a Juliette who is looking for her one true love, or if you would just like him all to yourself come in and meet with our handsome man.
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STACER 3.4m 5 hp motor, trailer, reg'd, many extras, life jackets, ex cond $1,750 Ph 0408 174 494.
CARAVANS & TRAILERS CARAVANS WANTED We buy and consign Repairs & servicing Bendigo Caravan Centre 164 Midland Hwy EPSOM Ph 5448 4800 MUST GO FOR NEW VAN VISCOUNT Aerolite poptop, sgl beds r/o awning, full stove, lots of storage, new L/t tyres, 2 way fridge, 820 kg tare, reg'd May 2017, $5,800 ono Ph 0418 546 547.
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FORD Ranger 4 x 4 XLT diesel auto, built Nov 12, ZNS762, 137,000 klms, bullbar, winch, canopy, roof rack, seatcovers, Donaldson fuel filter, Redarc electric brakes, Black Widow drawers, new tyres. RWC $38K neg. Ph 0429 527 776.
NISSAN Tiida 2006 hatchback, UKM944, auto, 150,000 klms, roadworthy & 9months registration $6,000 Ph 0497 426 114.
TRITON d/cab GLX 4 x 4, 2.4 turbo diesel, 2013 36,000 klms, as new, balance new car warranty, many extras, RWC XPY837 $25,750 Ph 0409 592 208
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Finals places on the line By JOEL PETERSON
SECOND position heading into the Bendigo Bowls Division weekend pennant finals series goes on the line this weekend when Bendigo hosts Castlemaine in the final home and away round of the season. Both sides are locked into finals, along with Bendigo East and South Bendigo, after South defeated East last weekend to ensure a finals berth. Castlemaine sits second with 147 points and Bendigo third with 144, with the winner to face East in the first week of finals. Bendigo claimed a nine-shot victory when the two sides met in round seven at Castlemaine and is coming off of a big 23-shot win over Inglewood in the last round of matches.
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Castlemaine also recorded a dominant win last round, thrashing Kangaroo Flat by 35 shots. Ray McCumber’s rink had a 22-shot win, with Flat picking up only one rink point for the day. The big surprise for the round was South’s five-shot win over East. Brad Holland had a good day out against his old side, defeating David Keenan’s rink by a shot, but Liam Crapper’s rink was the difference between the sides taking a nine-shot win over Aaron Tomkins. East finishes off against Golden Square this weekend while South plays Inglewood at home. In the round’s other game, Kangaroo Flat faces Eaglehawk. TOUGH DRAW: Bendigo needs a win to secure a top-two finish heading into finals.
Vanuatu, Fiji show their class VANUATU and Fiji have been the form sides of this week’s International Cricket Council East Asia Pacific Trophy in Bendigo, and the two sides will meet in a likely title-deciding match tomorrow. Both sides went undefeated through their opening three matches, and at the time of going to print were the only sides to have won multiple games in the six-
team competition. Vanuatu’s strength with the bat has been noticeable, especially in compiling 9/264 against Fiji at the QEO on Wednesday. Opener Jonathan Dunn and Trevor Langa both made half centuries, with every batsman among the Vanuatu top seven getting into double figures. Fiji’s bowling has been its strength, with Japan only
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able to made 154 from its 50 overs on Wednesday. The Fijians chased the total down in just 37 overs to set up their third win for the week. Today is a rest day, with the final round of matches held tomorrow. Fiji takes on Vanuatu at Dower Park, Samoa plays Indonesia at Canterbury Park and the Phillippines battle Japan at White Hills.
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BENDIGO Spirit star Kelsey Griffin has won her fourth straight club Most Valuable Player award after a standout 2016/17 season. The club held its presentation night on Wednesday, with three major awards handed out. Griffin ranked 10th in the league in scoring (15 points per game) and eighth in rebounding (eight rebounds per game), and shot a career-high 34 per cent on 37 made three-pointers. Griffin played in all 24 games for the Spirit, who finished 13-11 on the season after winning their final two games last weekend. Nadeen Payne won this year’s coaches award, turning her season around after a slow start. Despite coming in with a reputation as a scorer, Payne’s defence and rebounding was critical for Bendigo as the team battled injuries late in the season. Ashleigh Spencer won the Spirit players’ award after featuring in 20 games for the Spirit this season. The club now enters offseason mode and is holding interviews with players this week. The WNBL finals series starts on Saturday, with Sydney Uni Flames hosting Townsville Fire and Dandenong Rangers at home to Perth Lynx.
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Last out for year after injury blow By JOEL PETERSON
AFTER making a promising start to her AFL Women’s career, Sarah Last will be forced to sit out the rest of the season after suffering a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in last weekend’s loss to Adelaide. The former Bendigo Thunder defender had played across half back in all of the Blues’ opening three games before suffering the injury in the narrow loss to the unbeaten Crows at Thebarton last Sunday. Carlton coach said the Blues would provide Last with
plenty of support during her recovery, which will involve her needing to undergo a knee reconstruction. “Unfortunately, Sarah will need a knee reconstruction which will put her out for the next 12 months,” Keeping said. “We will get the support network that the club offers around her and look to get her back in the navy blue next season.” Carlton also lost Brianna Davey to injury out of the clash, but her back complaint is only expected to keep her out for a matter of weeks. The Blues face Melbourne
PRESENCE: Sarah Last collides with Collingwood captain Steph Chiocci. Photo: JOEL PETERSON
from 11.35am on Saturday as part of a double-header with the AFL’s JLT community series at Casey Fields. Meanwhile, Emma Grant’s Collingwood is still searching for its first win after being defeated by Brisbane in round three. The Magpies are one of three winless teams in the competition, alongside Fremantle and GWS, but are the only side without premiership points after the Dockers and Giants drew last weekend. The Magpies travel to Whitten Oval to take on the Western Bulldogs on Saturday night.
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DRAGONS HOSTING FOOTY TOUR BENDIGO Football Netball League defending premiers Sandhurst will kick their season off in style when the club hosts the Bendigo leg of the Full On Footy tour next month. Herald Sun journalists Glenn McFarlane and Jon Anderson will head up the events, along with former AFL players Danny Frawley and Jason Dunstall. The tour, in town on Tuesday March 7, will include a clinic at Ewing Park as well as a sports night at the South Bendigo Football Netball Club rooms at the QEO. The free clinic will be held at Ewing Park from 3pm, with the sports night from 7pm. Tickets for the sports night are $30 each and available by calling 0408 881 532.
EPSOM Soccer Club has won its way through to the main draw of the Westfield FFA Cup competition following a 4-2 triumph over Gisborne SC last weekend. The reigning Bendigo Amateur Soccer League champions played Gisborne on home turf at Epsom Huntly Reserve last Saturday night, clawing back from a 0-1 half time deficit to claim a convincing win. Gisborne’s Tyson Lopez opened the scoring in the 26th minute for the visitors, but a second half September Htoo brace and goals to Alex Caldow and Harley Richardson saw the hosts run home the better. The draw for round one of the main draw were held on Tuesday, with the Ryan Pollard-coached Epsom drawing NPL Victoria club Dandenong South. Dandenong South was formed in 2014 and competes in the fourth division of the Victorian Men’s State League competition. Dandenong will host the game on Saturday from 6pm at George Andrews Reserve.
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CUP RUN: Epsom is hoping to keep its FFA cup campaign going. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN
THE North Bendigo Football Netball Club is reaching out to all life members for a function next month. The club will unveil its life members honour board, and pay tribute to each and every life member in the club’s proud history. The club is reaching out to the families of past life members and especially the families of Ted Thorpe – who was also a life member of the Golden City league – and Brian Eddy. The life members night is at 7pm on Friday, March 17 at the club’s Atkins Street social rooms. Admission is free, with all past players and officials invited.
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New women’s league attracts interest EIGHT teams have been provisionally accepted into the inaugural season of the AFL women’s league in northern Victoria after a resounding response from local clubs. Bendigo Thunder, Kyneton, Northern Bendigo, Shepparton, Benalla, Echuca, Kerang and Mooroopna are the eight clubs that have registered to field a team in the competition. Other clubs are continuing to have discussions to determine how to best go about
participating in the league in this and future seasons. “The feedback and enthusiasm coming from clubs has been fantastic about the concept and the introduction of the competition” AFL Goulburn Murray’s Marty Gleeson said. “The plan was to create a sustainable league locally so that women did not have to travel to Melbourne every second week to play and to grow immediately from two teams last year to eight has exceeded
our initial expectations.” Clubs will have to provide a preliminary playing list by March 1 to confirm their place in the league before a fixture is finalised. The league will be managed from the AFL Goulburn Murray office in Shepparton, with a committee of management encompassing the Goulburn Murray, AFL Central Victoria and AFL Central Murray. “Eight teams at this point is a great outcome and further demonstrates the mas-
sive growth in opportunities for women to play football,” AFLCV’s Tony Mcnamara said. “No doubt the success of the AFLW has greatly helped and along with our women’s league coming to life the number of youth girls players is also growing.” Other teams can still enter the competition but they will need to register their interest and be able to provide a preliminary player list by March 1. The season will start in late April or early May.
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A TEAM of 41 central Victorian swimmers will take on country Victoria’s best this on Saturday at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre in the Country Interdistrict Competition. The central Victorian team will be captained by Bendigo East’s Emma Hindson and Cameron Jordan. The team will feature state sprint champion and multiple-time Victorian country medallist Layla Day and Bendigo East teammates James Kealy, Ella Downing, Kiara Verbeek and Katerina Pizzo. Matthew Baxter, Hunter Boswell, Zalli Lau, Sophie Waller, Thomas Hawke and Aimee McMahon will also represent East. Jordy Martin and Tahneesha Butcher will be in action from Bendigo Hawks. Swimmers from Castlemaine, Maryborough, Gisborne Thunder, South Gisborne Sharks and Echuca will also be in the team.
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Crows fly toward finals By JOEL PETERSON
HITTING FORM: Alex Sutton has been a key contributor for the Crows. Photo: JOEL PETERSON
SPRING GULLY and Mandurang will fight for the final Emu Valley Cricket Association postseason position when they meet in the competition’s final round at Spring Gully Oval. The Crows notched a timely outright win over Emu Creek last round while Mandurang was narrowly beaten by United as the two sides swapped positions on the table. The Crows now sit fourth and the Rangas fifth heading into the clash, with just nine points separating the two sides. Third-placed Sedgwick are 20 points clear of Spring Gully while Maiden Gully are 16 points back from Mandurang, meaning that the winner of the match between the Crows and the Rangas will fill the last finals spot. Importantly, Spring Gully had a three-point penalty for a slow over rate rescinded last week, while Mandurang was at the EVCA tribunal this week for a hearing of the dispute arising from its game with Maiden Gully in round eight. Maiden Gully incorrectly filled in the team sheet and was docked its points for the game to lift Mandurang above it on the ladder. Mandurang’s Matt Giri and James Pietromonaco go into the clash as the key players for the visitors, with both having outstanding seasons. Giri made 65 in the loss
to United to take his season runs tally to a league-leading 622 runs, including two centuries, two half-centuries and no score lower than 29 all season. The Rangas’ leading bowler, Pietromonaco has taken 26 wickets, good enough for third in the league, at a miserly average of just 9.5 from 139.5 overs. Spring Gully have spread the load as they look to return to the finals following a second-placed finish last season. James Fox leads the league in wickets taken (30) and overs bowled (142) while Saheed Akolade, Rhys Webb and Alex Sutton all have at least 14 scalps for the season. While Mandurang has two batsmen ranked in the top 11 for runs scored, Gully’s best is Rhys Webb’s 344 runs, which ranks 12th. Half of Webb’s runs came in one innings of 168 against Sedgwick. The Crows’ next best batsman is Joel Bish with 253 runs, 103 of which came on day one of Spring Gully’s win over the Emus. The Crows’ top order will be key to the game. It has both shown it can be brilliant (3/243 against Emu Creek) and awful (4/18 against West Bendigo) in equal measure, and a strong start will help its quality quick bowling attack. In other games in the final round, Emu Creek hosts Marong, Golden Gully travels to Maiden Gully and Sedgwick battles United.
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