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ISSUE 1022 FRIDAY, JUNE 9, 2017

Under their spell

IT was described as revolutionary when it first hit the stage in 1971 and Catholic College students have this week put their own spin on a smash-hit musical in their performances of Godspell. The school’s year nine students took to the stage at Ulumbarra Theatre over the past two days to belt out their own rendition of Steven Schwartz’s popular show.

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By SHARON KEMP

THE debate around education funding turned personal this week after Catholic school leaders called out Nationals Senator Bridget McKenzie for ignoring them.

Failing to attend a meeting and tour of St Liborius’ Catholic Parish Primary School in Eaglehawk but organising and attending a media opportunity the same day at Victory Christian College left Senator McKenzie open to charges of

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playing favourites and consulting through the media.

“I note that Bridget McKenzie turned up at the one school that will get close to $1 million next year, not at the other schools that will lose $1m next year,” Bendigo MP Lisa Chesters said yesterday.

“I think it is because she is scared about the reception she will

get, she has formed a view about our Catholic schools like most in the government have, and it demonstrates how out of touch they are with the community.”

Senator McKenzie’s week also included a protest outside her Hargreaves Mall electoral office by Australian Education Union members and the revelation that her

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chief of staff Russ Street wrote to St Liborius about this week’s planned meeting, saying he “didn’t want the visit to become a griping session”.

Earlier, Senator McKenzie chaired the committee that this week heard evidence about the original funding model in a Senate estimates hearing and claimed

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St Liborius principal Frank Dullard yesterday told the Bendigo Weekly the new model would have a major impact on the future pool of funds available for Catholic schools.

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The Weekly look at the local real estate market

Capital plus for region MELBOURNE’S buoyant property market is boosting the median house price of towns within commuting distance of the city.

The latest REIV data shows greater Geelong accounted for almost half of the state’s top growth suburbs in the year to March 30.

East Geelong experienced Victoria’s largest price growth over the year, up just shy of 30 per cent to a median house price of $575,000 – an increase of more than $100,000 on March 2016 figures.

Significant annual price growth was also recorded in Geelong West with the median house price increasing 19.1 per cent to $585,000 in March. This was up from $491,000 in March last year.

Hamlyn Heights was another top performing Geelong suburb with house prices increasing 17.6 per cent over the year to a median of $450,000.

Other greater Geelong suburbs recording double-digit price growth over the year include St Leonards, up 15.6 per cent to a median of $445,000; Geelong, up 14.9 per cent to $701,000; Belmont, up 14.7 per cent to $460,000; and Barwon Heads, up 10.8 per cent to $908,750.

Meanwhile, Castlemaine recorded the highest annual growth outside of Geelong. House prices in the town increased 19.1 per

cent over the year to March to a median of $452,500, up from $380,000 for the same period last year.

House prices in the commuter town of Gisborne also increased significantly over the year to a median of $691,000 - a 17.3 per cent increase on March 2016 figures.

Strong annual price growth was also recorded in Stawell with the median house price up 14.4 per cent to $210,000.

Double-digit increases were also experienced in Warragul and nearby Drouin, up 12.2 and 11.5 per cent respectively to median house prices of $388,000 and $379,500.

Solid annual price growth was also recorded in Morwell, up 11.3 per cent to a median house price of $170,000; Kilmore, up 11.1 per cent to $368,000 and Heathcote, up 10 per cent to $292,500.

For more information on median house prices by town or region, visit reiv.com.au Joseph Walton, President, REIV TWEED Sutherland First National director Andrew Pearce has thrown his support behind the State Emergency Service.

Mr Pearce dropped in to the SES headquarters recently to donate $5000 as a show of apprecia-

CASH BONUS: Andrew Pearce is backing the SES. tion and support for the vital and lifesaving work the organisation delivers across the region.

Mr Pearce has agreed to donate to the SES a portion of the commissions he earns on every property he sells, a gesture that has drawn widespread thanks and appreciation from local SES personnel.

THE Reserve Bank has once again left the official cash rate on hold at an historic 1.5 per cent.

Housing Industry Association’s Shane Garrett said the decision signals that economic conditions would need to change markedly from where they currently sit if there were to be a change in the nation’s cash rate.

“Comments issued by the Reserve Bank governor today confirmed that the indicators in the housing market vary considerable

around the country. This is demonstrated in recent housing price indicators and building activity that show some regions remain strong while others have cooled,” he said.

“The Reserve Bank governor also noted that lenders have recently increased mortgage rates for investors. While this has eased the pressure on the RBA to increase the cash rate, investors should not face rising lending costs while the cash rate remains unchanged.

“Furthermore, the latest dwelling price figures show that some deceleration is under way in the market for established properties on the east coast capital cities.”

Mr Garrett said with the exchange rate stable, muted inflationary pressures and mixed demand conditions it was unlikely the cash rate would change in 2017.

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Flood pressure mounts

THE flood study that will mark an additional 5700 properties in Bendigo as flood affected is undergoing due diligence by City of Greater Bendigo officers before it is put to councillors in the coming months.

But it is unclear if councillors will be allowed to hear from a group that has opposed the outcome of the study, commissioned by the North Central Catchment Management Authority and completed in 2013 after the 2011 floods.

The Epsom-Huntly Drainage Committee objected to the Bendigo Urban Flood Study, making submissions to the City of Greater Bendigo and to the independent panel to which councillors referred parts of the proposed overlay that drew opposition.

Groups tussle over facts of water studies Committee chairman Ron Bergmeier said he had requested a meeting ahead of the expected date of a decision with councillors, most of whom were not elected when the study was passed on to the panel.

Mr Bergmeier declined to comment further but referred to the committee’s submission that questions the accuracy of historical data.

“By its own admission, the flood study struggled to find data from various flood events that correlated to other flood events,” the committee stated as an objection.

“The actual Bendigo Urban Flood Study final report dated November 2013 is littered with disclaimers and comments on the lack of data available or justifications

for using an alternative method.”

The Bendigo Weekly reported two weeks ago that a band of residents living between central Bendigo and Kangaroo Flat also continued to question the extent of flooding es-

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the NCCMA website.

NCCMA acting floodplain manager Shaun Morgan has said the modelling carried out by consultants Water Technologies had been complicated and extensive and al-

We expect it to come before councillors subject to doing more work on technical studies

timated by the study in the event of a one-in-100-year event.

It is understood those residents have met with councillors and passed on their objections, including the rise in flood insurance premiums based on the results of the study reflected in the Flood Eye mapping technology available on

though there “were issues with the rainfall data in the catchment, and we openly acknowledge that and the consultants did in their flood study as well, that doesn’t mean you still can’t do it”.

Council strategy and growth director Bernie O’Sullivan said this week his department was working

to resolve as many issues as possible before councillors were asked to vote.

“It has been an enormous journey,” Mr O’Sullivan said.

“We expect it to come before councillors subject to doing more work on technical studies (that had been written about the urban flood study) but we are confident we can have a good discussion.”

Mr O’Sullivan said he understood it was not possible to have perfect data about future flood events.

“But is it robust enough to reduce over the municipality the flood risk?” He said, indicating that was the end goal.

On the issue of insurance premiums, Mr O’Sullivan said insurers also did not react well to a lack of the information.

“It cuts both ways,” he said.

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“They allow us to trace how things have changed or stayed the same over time,” she said.

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imagine the world without it. It wasn’t that long ago though, that seeing a plane in the sky was a rare and enchanting sight.”

The exhibition also features ephemera connected to early aviation in Bendigo.

BENDIGO and Adelaide Bank has again been the victim of timing, this week changing the way it treats gains and losses relating to its Homesafe product.

The bank chose to announce the change as fears circle about a downturn in property prices in Melbourne and Sydney where the product finds its biggest market.

Its share price tumbled almost 10 per cent this week before making back some losses yesterday.

The bank announced on Monday that it would no longer account for the property assets it owned as part of Homesafe.

The product works by allowing senior citizens to effectively sell a stake in their homes in return for an up-front cash payment to help fund their retirement.

By no longer reporting a gain or loss in value of the bank’s stake in those properties, analysts have to readjust their profit expectations for the bank in the coming financial year.

However, some also interpreted the bank’s decision to change now as a sign it believed property values would fall in the capital cities.

Whereas it has booked a profit as housing values have risen over the past decade, a change would suggest the bank didn’t want to book a loss.

Managing director Mike Hirst was reported to have denied that was the reason for the change.

He said the decision was based on feedback from those working in the investment industry that removing HomeSafe would stop volatility in its share price.

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McKenzie in a spin

By Sharon kemp Senior reporter

IF Victorian Senator Bridget McKenzie is as passionate about Gonski 2.0 as she says she is, she is finding it inexplicably difficult to sell the education funding model.

And that was precisely what she was charged to

Head to go here and here discussion needed: St Liborius principal Frank Dullard talks to students. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

School funding political row heats up 3From Page 1 “The fact that at the moment, the main headline in the papers is around funding, and that Senator McKenzie is an integral part of that discussion. It would have been a prime opportunity for us to be able to talk with her,” Mr Dullard said.

“It was disappointing that we couldn’t showcase the amazing works that federal funding had put into our buildings, but the other side is that you can’t ignore the elephant in the room, and not talk about funding.”

Senator McKenzie was quick to

offer to meet with local Catholic parents, saying she had put three possible dates to the Sandhurst Catholic Education office.

The Catholic education representatives have committed to oppose the Coalition’s mark two Gonski funding model.

Mr Dullard said: “I see it really hasn’t had any correspondence or discernment with the Catholic education office and so the impact (to us) as a system, and we operate as a system, is quite major.”

Senator McKenzie argues the new Gonski model does away with 27 deals Labor made with different

states, territories and school systems that ultimately made the funding inequitable.

Loadings applied to the new model to give more money to regional students meant all schools in Bendigo would get more funding next year and over a decade.

Labor claims the money won’t be as much as that promised under its model, which was three years old before being abandoned by the coalition.

As the government and Labor continue their battle over education funding, principals face uncertainty about next year’s funding.

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It should have been easy do this week ahead of today’s Council of Australian Governments meeting in Hobart.

It should have been easy given she claims she had heard evidence at a Senate estimates hearing from Australian principals, who “to a man and woman” testified Labor’s system was inequitable.

The Coalition’s model, she said, would do away with the deals Labor had made with states, territories

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Unfortunately, she didn’t extend the same courtesy in consulting with schools in her own electorate.

Senator McKenzie’s chief of staff Russ Street was accused by a disappointed head of Catholic Education Sandhurst, Paul Desmond, of writing to the diocese about his concerns the visit would be a griping session.

The Bendigo Weekly understands the diocese had initially assumed Senator McKenzie cancelled because she would be away from Bendigo that day.

She was, however, across town, at Victory Christian College which she said stood to benefit from almost $10 million in extra funding over 10 years, and attempting to coach principal Anne Marie Rogers to be hysterically excited about the prospect in front of a television camera.

For her part, Ms Rogers appeared to be uncomfortable, as all principals have a right to be in the face of relentless noise from both sides in a debate that went nowhere this week but south, to Tasmania.

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SECTIONS of an historic water channel between Bendigo and Malmsbury are being renewed during winter ahead of hot weather when water flows will be required again for farming.

The Coliban main channel renewal program is a $4.6 million project designed to restore the open gravity channel built in the 1860s but which has been improved since.

It transfers water from the Malmsbury reservoir to water treatments plants at Bendigo and Castlemaine which supply

kilometres. We have renewed around 1.9km over the past two years with around 800m left to complete.”

Mr Bourne said some of the sections being renewed were

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Channel to be restored

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The steps we’ve taken to mitigate impact include the location of vehicle access, materials storage, machinery and vehicle parking.

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The project is taking place over three years at times... when the channel is not in use

around 60 to 70 years old.

“The sites have been assessed by ecologists, our contractor and an arborist,” he said

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14 towns. The channel also supplies irrigation water for rural customers.

Coliban Water’s infrastructure delivery manager Corey Bourne said the project would improve the security and efficiency of the channel while protecting its environmental and heritage value.

“The project is taking place over three years at times during the year when the channel is not in use,” Mr Bourne said.

“It involves the renewal of six concrete sections of channel with a combined length of 2.7

approved environmental management plan which includes protection measures for native vegetation, wildlife and water-

Road changes impact winery

New shelters continue QEO progress

drive a push into fine food, something tourists seek out as part of a growing tourism industry sector.

“We want to employ more people, to become a food destination, that is the goal, and people want food as a part of the experience,” he said.

“But it’s difficult to take that next step.”

Mr Monteath and his partner Claire operate their cellar door from a small 1880s red brick workers’ cottage that the couple have lovingly restored over the years.

Construction crews have been as helpful as they possibly could, and Mr Monteath said he had also written to state parliamentarians Jacinta Allan and Maree Edwards about his concerns, noting his correspondence had since been forwarded to roads minister Luke Donnellan.

The Calder Highway upgrade was approved in response to two fatalities and several more serious crashes in recent years, and the project is jointly funded by the state and federal governments.

With the majority of the project finished in 2011, a long-awaited element of the redevelopment of the Queen Elizabeth Oval is under way.

The first handful of several shelter structures are being constructed at the ground, but will not be finished for some months.

The works are the first step in revitalising the Gaol Road end of the ground, including relocating the kiosk and public toilets, creating a new entrance to the ground and designing dedicated netball changerooms.

The current works were funded in the 2016/17 council budget, with the remainder included in the proposed 2017/18 budget.

More than $1m was committed to the Rosalind Park and QEO area in this year’s budget.

But the works are not expected to be completed before the Bendigo Football Netball League’s finals series.

“We have work to pour the footings for the shade structures going on now, which are replacing the shelters that were taken away in the 2010 redevelopment of the ground,” council’s Lincoln Fitzgerald said.

“Those works will include bleacher-style concrete seating which is a key part of the work.

So from a spectator perspective they’ll provide more than just shade.”

Council will also look to create similar shade structures at the Barnard Street end of the ground, where the bleacher-style seating already exists.

The structures will be waterproof, and may be situated around the entire ground.

Council is also taking a longer-term view with the precinct, aiming to better connect the space between the ground itself and the netball courts and also assess the future of the South Bendigo social rooms once the club sets up a permanent base at Harry Trott Oval.

It is understood that plans for the new clubrooms precinct at Harry Trott are being drawn up, with a redevelopment of the playing surface also still in the works.

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WHILE work on the $86 million Calder Highway interchange at Ravenswood is continuing, one local business has taken a major hit due to a loss of customers attributed to the ongoing roadworks.

Killiecrankie Wines owner John Monteath this week said cellar door sales had plummeted by about 80 per cent in the first four months of 2017, as construction of the new interchange continues.

He admits to underestimating the impact of the project, which is expected to continue until late this year.

Mr Monteath’s picturesque vineyard is located on Soldier Settlement Road, but access to his property has been dramatically altered, with access to the treelined lane from the Calder now closed. Visitors must currently use the nearby Bickfords Road to reach the property.

Mr Monteath remains concerned that the changes introduce an element of uncertainty into the minds of passing traffic and could be a deterrent to the flow of visitors to the cellar door.

He said he wanted his business to grow as cellar door sales help

ways as well as controls for erosion, waste, weeds, noise and dust.

“The channel also has a number of structures that have significant heritage value, such as granite abutments, chutes and tunnel openings.

“These works are not heritage-listed structures, however, we chose to consult with Heritage Victoria to ensure compliance with the Heritage Act 1995.”

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DOUBLE WIN: Peter Buck has reason to smile.

Setting the standard THE Eaglehawk Recycle Shop has has been operating for 23 years. been awarded the top honour at Its mission is to employ unthis year’s Bendigo Sustainability employed people and divert valuAwards. able material from landfill.

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A HOST of community groups have shared in the latest round of community grants delivered by the federal government.

Nearly 100,000 volunteers across the country will benefit from the latest round of grants, with several local organisations submitting successful applications.

Among the winners were the Choice Voices Choir, who celebrated their success with federal member for Bendigo Lisa Chesters this week.

The choir collected $2800 that will go toward a number of initiatives including the purchase of audio-visual equipment and materials to assist with administration.

“I was pleased the federal government reinstated the popular volunteer grants and I encouraged central Victorian community organisations to apply for funding,” Ms Chesters said.

“Across central Victoria, our volunteers really are unsung heroes of our communities and these grants will help them to

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Fines in line for city non voters

HALF of City of Greater Bendigo council voters who failed to vote at last year’s election are up for a $100 fine.

The Victorian Electoral Commission claims these 5590 residents failed to vote, disregarded the please explain letter and also ignored the infringement notice.

The Victorian Electoral Commission said only 40 per cent of the 11,022 failure to vote notices sent to residents after the October 2016 poll were returned.

The majority of those respondents were excused from

the $78 fine, after providing a reasonable excuse for not voting.

The other 7878 residents were sent infringement notices, and most of them failed to pay.

The commission has issued 5590 penalty reminder notices with the increased fine, which if ignored, will be referred to the Infringements Court.

A commission spokesman said the rate of noncompliance in the Bendigo electorate was in line with the Victorian trend.

Consistently low voter turnout for local government elections meant compulsory voting

for the majority of ratepayers was the subject of a statewide review after the 2012 election, but the state government has opposed making voting voluntary.

The review showed the way people voted had an impact as to whether they did or did not vote. People aged over 70 and non-resident ratepayers, for whom voting is not compulsory, more readily voted by post than by attendance at a polling booth.

Voting in the City of Greater Bendigo is completed by a postal vote.

Wine for the long weekend The annual Heathcote on Show festival is on this weekend.

It’s the time of year when the Heathcote wineries and traders come together to celebrate and show off the region’s many great wineries, fine restaurants and pubs and Heathcote’s many historic and natural attractions.

“Our wineries, community, traders and are gearing up to showcase the very best that Heathcote has to offer,” Heathcote Tourism and Development president Peter Maine said.

“It’s all about experiencing the very best that our artisan winemakers, gourmet chefs, craft brewers have to offer.

“You can also enjoy our many recreational attractions like the newly-opened walking and cycling 50-kilometre O’Keefe Rail Trail that runs from Bendigo to Heathcote.”

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CHEERS: Burlesque dancer Poppy Cherry and Heathcote Tourism Development vice president Stephen Trompp.

Other festival attractions include Burlesque De Vive, a sassy, wicked burlesque show in the Toolleen Pub’s rustic tin shed; the Heathcote Supper Club’s Wine, Food and Film night screening of the acclaimed true wine fraud documentary Sour Grapes.

Throughout the weekend some of the region’s many wineries have timed their run to un-

veil new release wines, offering visitors a unique one-on-one experience to meet with winemakers and producers.

“Our wineries and vineyards are a most significant contributor to the local economy and help to increase awareness of Heathcote as a great tourist destination,” Mr Maine said.

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As the Queen’s Birthday long weekend approaches the Central Victorian Chrysler Club is preparing for Chryslers, Valiants, Dodges, Plymouths and Desotos to descend on Bendigo.

It’s the 11th Annual Midstate Mopars show and shine and with 10 successful years behind them, Midstate Mopars is now the second largest gathering of Chrysler vehicles in the southern hemisphere.

The two-day event provides for all makes and models of Chrysler vehicles to be on display for the general public and car enthusiasts to enjoy.

On Saturday there will be early check in available for entrance at the Lake Weeroona Rowing Club car park from 10am until noon.

There will be a Super Cruise leaving from Lake Weeroona Rowing Club car park at 12.30pm and cruising to a private collection in Kyneton.

The cruise will finish at The All Seasons Resort at 6pm for dinner.

Sunday is the show and shine set in and around the Town Hall precinct.

This includes Hargreaves Street, Lyttleton Terrace, St Andrews Avenue and Mundy, Bull and Hopetoun streets. Organisers are expecting in excess of 350 cars.

Trade stalls and swap sites will also be on site.

The show and shine is from 8am and finishes with the cheque donations to local charities and trophy presentations at 2pm.

On Sunday local Food stalls cook and serve food in the lawn area. A Rock and Roll Display will be performed by the Bendigo Jailhouse Rockers outside the Town Hall Monies raised from this event are donated to local charities and organisations.

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All set for tennis

THE Bendigo Tennis Complex redevelopment is taking shape and Bendigo Tennis Association executive officer Leon Retallick is confident it will be delivered earlier than planned.

The complex’s new clubhouse was originally expected to be completed in November, but is now almost in lock-up stage and on track to be finished in October.

The BTA has been operating out of portable offices in the meantime, and used the Bendigo Lawn Courts for the majority of its summer pennant competitions.

The $6 million project is changing rapidly, with four courts upgraded to International Tennis Federation standards including new lighting and the facade to go on the new clubrooms and community facility in coming weeks.

“It’s already looking fantastic,

we have been lucky with good weather and at this stage we are ahead of schedule and under budget,” he said.

BTA members went on a tour of the facility this week, no doubt impressed by their soon-to-be surrounds.

The Nolan Street frontage of the complex has been completely reconfigured and will feature views over Lake Weeroona for community events and functions as well as BTA use.

Stage two, including grandstand seating for 400 spectators and a designated Hot Shots junior area, will take shape later in the year.

Seven more courts will also be upgraded to ITF standard, with associated lighting.

The larger run-off areas and different surface of those courts are

critical to the complex’s ability to potentially host major events.

The BTA is also getting ready to launch a major fundraising initiative to purchase the fitout equipment for the facility.

It will also host the Bendigo Bank Winter junior and Australian money tournament over the school holidays, one of the biggest events of the year.

“There will no doubt be some challenges in terms of hosting that event out of the current set-up, but it is always a really enjoyable event for players and spectators,” Retallick said.

“Seeing the progress day-byday definitely makes some of those challenges worth it and we’re excited to finally have it open for people to come and see in a few months.”

– Joel Peterson

Bendigo Weekly – Friday, June 9, 2017

game on: The BTA’s Leon Retallick, Steve Storer and Paul Henshall. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

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Data released by tourism minister John Eren showed overnight visits increased in Daylesford, the Macedon Ranges, Yarra Valley, Dandenong Ranges, the Great Ocean Road, Victoria’s high country and the Murray River.

Overnight stays by international visitors in Victorian regional areas during the period increased by 20.1 per cent, far outstripping the national average regional growth of 1.7 per cent.

Chinese visitors led the charge.

Visit Victoria has a mandate to pitch the state to the world.

It has embarked on a campaign to sell regional areas as well as Melbourne in its Wander Victoria ads.

Bendigo featured in an ad this year, but not before the research cut off date.

Visit Victoria chief executive Peter Bingeman said of the benefits of international tourism: “Every time a visitor stays one more night, enjoys one more dining experience or orders one more cup of coffee, that means more jobs and more investment in the visitor economy.”

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Upgrade complete

The $40 million upgrade on St John of God Bendigo Hospital is officially open for business.

An opening and blessing of the redevelopment was held in the hospital’s atrium on Tuesday.

St John of God Health care trustees and group CEO attended to participate in the blessing by the Diocese of Sandhurst’s Bishop Leslie Tomlinson.

The privately-funded project started construction in 2015.

It has delivered a new three-storey wing, two brand new integrated operating theatres, a large theatre recovery, new sterilising department, and refurbishment of all existing bedrooms.

There is a refurbished front entrance, atrium and the day procedure unit, as well as a free car park with flat and easy access into the hospital.

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St John of God Bendigo Hospital chief executive Darren Rogers said he was pleased to come to the end of a very busy two years.

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Rating on a rise and although community consultation was marked higher by just one point, customer service was its best performing area.

The council is ranked in line with other regional local governments, but below the state average.

“The executive will review the results and consider ways it can

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satisfactorily but needs to improve.

“Our sealed local roads score of 59 improved by three points and sits well above the regional centres and state-wide averages of 53,” Mr Niemann said.

“The city works hard to make improvements when it comes to service delivery and is encouraged by the survey results.

The city works hard to make improvements when it comes to service delivery

work with staff to make a greater impact and continue to deliver quality services to residents,” chief executive Craig Niemann said.

“Our overall performance score has increased from 52 to 56, sitting just behind the regional centres average of 57 and the state-wide average of 59.”

A score between 50 and 60 implies the council is performing

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“We hope to see a continual improvement over the coming years.”

Cr O’Rourke said the survey showed a positive response to new councillors.

“Councillors recognise it is early in our term but we look forward to contributing to further improvements and hopefully this will be reflected in future survey results,” she said.

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A NEW crop of councillors and a mandate to improving community engagement saw the City of Greater Bendigo’s satisfaction ratings rise in 2017.

But the memory of four years of inter-council squabbling saw the council fail to return to satisfaction levels of 2015 and earlier.

Comfort levels dropped to their lowest levels in 2016 after fighting between councillors, anti mosque protests and an attempt to close a council-run home care service resulted in ratepayer bitterness.

In October 2016, voters had the ultimate say when they voted five of the nine councillors off the council and mayor Margaret O’Rourke was installed on a mandate of increasing community consultation.

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Cyclists mark a special milestone Bike Bendigo will lead a community bike ride and picnic this Sunday in celebration of the 200 years since the invention of the bicycle.

Participants will meet at the Wolstencroft Park in Flora Hill at 10am for a ride along the Spring Gully Trail with a picnic.

The humble bicycle was invented after the catastrophic European summer of 1816 where fields were

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Horses, the main form of transport at the time, were slaughtered to ward off starvation.

“We’ll be honouring this invention that changed the world with a family-friendly bike ride,” community ride organiser Jac TorresGomez said.

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Men’s Health Week is fast approaching and men of all ages are encouraged to celebrate by participating in activities in their local area.

Bendigo library will host a Djembe Drumming Circle to promote positive health for men. Each session is exclusively for men and has limited numbers.

New research shows that drumming provides many health benefits, including stress reduction, mindfulness, self-expression and creativity, and most importantly, fun and laughter.

Djembe drums are played with bare hands and have been used in Africa for centuries at peaceful gatherings. Traditionally, the Djembe drum is only played by men.

Bendigo’s Djembe Drumming Circle will be held on Thursday June 15 from 1.30pm until 2.30pm.

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creators united The Creators Market will return to Bendigo Town Hall on Saturday, June 24.

For one day only the boutique design market will bring together some of the region’s most talented artists, designers, crafters and culinary creators from 10am until 3pm.

Over the past three years, the market has supported a 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. It is free to attend.

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Building on a friendship When terrible earthquakes hit Nepal in April 2015, Bendigo sales consultant Jenny Donaldson was attempting a walk to the Everest base camp.

“I was with my daughter and we were horrified by what happened – nearly 9000 people were killed – but luckily we came to no harm,” she said.

“When we came back to Bendigo I was so relieved and pleased because there was a candlelight vigil being held for the Nepalese people.”

At the core of the vigil, and the further fundraising that was to ensue, were 16 Nepalese families who live in Bendigo and who felt an urgent desire to help their fellow countrymen.

Leading the charge to help raise funds was Powercor employee Umesh Shrestha.

“We are all first generation immigrants and this disaster really brought us together,” he said.

“We were feeling sad and upset, restless and thinking what can we do?”

With the support of many individuals and organisations in Bendigo, Mildura, other Victorian towns and Queensland, the AusNep Foundation was established.

AusNep formed a direct relationship with a non-profit organisation based in Kathmandu – Buildup Nepal.

Through a series of fund raising events AusNep raised $53,000.

Mr Shrestha said he was initially anxious that the money would go directly to people in need without being siphoned off by officialdom.

As a result, a school in Shree Jankalyan in Mulabari was rebuilt.

There are now 66 students in the newly constructed earthquakeresistant school which consists of five class rooms and three toilets.

According to Mr Umesh, community labour and training was a large part of the project.

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teamwork: Umesh Shrestha and Jenny Donaldson.

The partnership has given new hope for the future in the village.

The school was rebuilt with compressed earth bricks made with a brick-making machine.

After completion of the school, the project has now moved on to the manufacture of bricks for local residential houses.

The completion of the school

and the training of locals to rebuild their homes has been labelled a major achievement for the newlyformed foundation.

Mr Shrestha said the AusNep foundation would like to thank all the well-wishers, donors and those who were involved throughout the process.

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Mandate independent council reviews CITY of Greater Bendigo council then mayor Rod Fyffe, and CEO Niemann, best described the outcomes of the 2013 council Independent Review “…the achievements have been considerable and far reaching. There are the obvious and easily measured benefits including substantial annual savings in expenditure, considerable operating efficiencies and improvements in services and systems.”

The overwhelming success of the review has embedded many new practices in council that will be of lasting benefit to residents.

Improved efficiencies and financial benefits of $11 million spilled from the review. So it is disappointing the state government has not signalled its intention to mandate periodic reviews for all councils.

Councils are monopoly providers of services run by bureaucrats with limited accountability.

It seems to me that there will always be scope for ongoing council efficiencies.

Michael McKenzie, Bendigo

Saga of a footpath There have been a number of letters in our local media on whether our city councillors have the final say in the allocation of works and spending in Bendigo.

I would have to say no, they do not have the initial say or input into issues raised by ratepayers.

Council’s assessment for prioritising capital works such as concrete footpaths is no more than satisfying special interest groups and lobbyists, who are reluctant to forego their power in the interests of others in our community, ignoring the needs of people with disabilities.

Take a drive along Havlin Street (east or west), council is constructing a concrete bike path along the creek to McIvor Road, at a cost of 100’s of thousands of dollars, just to satisfy a pressure group.

Both have two-way roads and both have footpaths, a cyclist riding on the road would have little chance of even seeing a car, as the streets are quiet with little traffic.

But when one raises a situation where there is no footpath, what does our council do? Runs around in a circle handballing the problem and talking about numbers of requests, priorities, limited finance, and obfuscates.

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of care under the legislation dealing with people with disabilities.

Tell me councillors, when did a concrete bike path along a creek with a road and footpath on either side become a priority over somewhere where there is no footpath for people with disabilities?

Council’s computer program and assessment is in my opinion biased and unfair and requires a review by our elected representatives on council.

Bill Collier, Golden Square

Where’s the good in the world?

It can be hard to stay positive when there is so much bad news in the media, but I want to remind you that we can all make a difference.

At Red Cross we will never give up on the power of people helping people and bringing more good to the world.

We see good in the resilience of communities in NSW and Queensland, as people recover from losing their homes and businesses after Cyclone Debbie.

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Unliveable planet Consistent with decades-old Catholic social justice teachings on human “stewardship” of the natural environment, Pope Francis, in his Encyclical Laudato Si (subtitled: “On Care for Our Common Home”) calls for Christians to undergo an “ecological conversion” in response

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In fact His Holiness also laments that “some committed and prayerful Christians, with the excuse of realism and pragmatism, tend to ridicule expressions of concern for the environment”.

Given this fundamental call to profound personal interior conversion, the overwhelming consensus on the catastrophic consequences of climate change among the international scientific community and the current political paralysis in relation to urgent and effective action on climate change, I commend Catholic Centacare on its fossil fuel divestment policy.

Centacare, as an organisation dedicated to the service of humanity through Catholic values, is leading by example.

Fossil fuel divestment is the removal of investment of assets and funds from companies and industries involved in the extraction of fossil fuels in an attempt to reduce climate change by tackling its ultimate causes.

Investment is then redirected into clean and renewable energy production and infrastructure. Divestment is the fastest growing global movement in history, with an estimated $5.5 trillion in assets having been divested to date.

Despite the desperate claims of fossil fuel mega-corporations and

the compromised governments and political parties financially and ideologically beholden to them, there are simply no secure jobs in dying industries, and certainly no jobs at all on a dead planet.

The harshest impacts of climate change, including conflict and mass migration, will fall on the people already experiencing hardship and disadvantage.

Addressing climate change and building a just society go hand in hand. Government subsidies to the fossil fuel sector should be removed, while investment in jobs-rich renewable energy research, development and public infrastructure should be increased.

Australia needs to plan for, and move towards a future which does not rely on fossil fuel for export or energy generation, if we are to avoid the ultimate existential threat of an increasingly unliveable planet.

Michelle Goldsmith, Eaglehawk

Singing out for a museum Once again the need for a proper, world-class museum in Bendigo has arisen. Gordon Jackson’s collection of sheet music (Bendigo Weekly, June 2) could be headed to the recycling if a home cannot be found.

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Bendigo has so much history that is worthy of representation; the gold era; the ordnance factory; the contribution to cartography by soldiers at Fortuna, not to mention the peoples from all corners of the globe who helped to build Bendigo.

Action is required to coordinate the many existing groups and create a museum as soon as possible with a long-term solution of finding an appropriate site to establish a modern storage and display facility.

The RSL has taken the lead in ensuring military history is preserved with their new facility in Pall Mall, the remaining history of Bendigo also deserves a place of equal quality.

If a repository with appropriate facilities is not created soon, the people of Australia not just Bendigo will lose much historical information forever.

Stuart Symonds, Bendigo

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Yet another reminder of the need for regional Australians to do more to lift the overall standards of health in our community emerged this week with the release of yet another study highlighting the increasing gap in health standards between the city and the country.

The latest edition of the Health Atlas, released on Wednesday by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care, is a reality check.

For the roughly seven million Australians who live in regional and rural communities, the results of this study are a call to arms – or to at least do more to help ourselves.

For our politicians, it’s a call to do more to help the services we rely upon to make us well or to prevent us getting sick in the first place.

The incidence of some chronic illnesses in indigenous communities is a disgrace that can not be allowed to fester, with hospitalisation rates for some conditions up to 15 times the national average.

Australians have a universal right to be able to access worldclass health services, regardless of

Editorial Comment where we live, and that’s why every single institution or stakeholder in the broad expansive health services sector has an important role to play in meeting this criteria.

That list includes not just our hospitals, but research teams, health educators, ambulance services and those ancillary organisations who deliver health services to the community.

Bendigo is extremely lucky to have two outstanding hospitals at its disposal, to be so close to Melbourne if needed, and we are even more fortunate to have the calibre of staff on hand to look after us should and when the need arises here at home.

Added to this, there’s been an influx in recent years of well-qualified specialists and medical staff to bring even more depth to the range and quality of services available to the local community, and the much broader catchment that our

hospitals serve. But we continue to fail ourselves as a society when it comes to health issues of diabetes, obesity, heart disease, smoking, alcohol and the consumption of other drugs.

Almost all of these are, to some extent, preventable, with responsibility resting with the individual to be more aware of their diet, their exercise regime, their commitment to their health and their consumption of everything they consume.

In other cases, it might be generational change that is required, but any effort to reduce the harmful impact of poor health choices has to be seen as a start.

For all the money we throw at the health system, the results need to be better and this is also proof that funding is not the sole solution to better health standards.

The vast majority of Australians who pay some pretty hefty health insurance premiums probably wonder why they pay so much and where their money goes.

Prevention is always better than the cure, and we owe it to ourselves to ensure it is cheaper as well, and for all of us.

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Everyday life must go on Terrorism loomed large on the world stage over the past week or so, and like most Australians, I was shocked, stunned and angered at the events we all saw unfold in London, Brighton, Iran and before that in Manchester.

Many years ago, like a lot of young Australians, I travelled to Europe and especially England for the holiday of a lifetime, and some of those places where terror was inflicted last weekend were places I remember visiting.

Sadly, it’s now been revealed that two Australians lost their lives in those events and life for their families, friends and loved ones will never be the same.

Yesterday, I saw a grey, washed out photo of a devastated inner London neighbourhood torn apart

by a massive bomb planted by the IRA in the early 1990s.

The photo had been posted on facebook and it subtly reminds us all how when this particular abhorrent act of violence was

past couple of weeks are a reminder that in many ways, we have actually regressed.

It is important that everyday life goes on, albeit with an added element of caution and a need for

It is important that everyday life goes on, albeit with an added element of caution perpetrated, it was rightfully recognised as the work of extremists.

Nobody called for Catholics to be deported from the United Kingdom. Nobody called for Irish residents of the UK to be kicked out either.

Fast forward almost 25 years, and sadly, it seems we have learned very little.

The sickening acts of violence that were delivered so brutally in these

greater awareness of some of the potential risks associated with travel.

Sadly, attendance at large sporting events, concerts or any other public gathering will never be like it once was. We live in an era where in some situations, carrying a backpack can also be an implied threat.

But the way of life we treasure and that other envy Australians for must

go on, because giving in should never be an option.

Those agencies with an exposure to detecting, preventing and fighting evil need to be more adequately resourced to do what the rest of us probably once took for granted.

Political foes need to adopt a more bipartisan approach to early detection and remedying potential acts of violence and/or terror, despite the state boundaries that otherwise us.

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Husky on the road

Ronel Blanchard dreams of tea with her music hero

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S

OMETIMES, more often than not these days, random thoughts cross my mind, such as how my mother-in-law has stuff that she keeps for good or special occasions. Tea towels, fine china and linen to name a few.

These mothball-scented items are safely tucked away in fancy wooden chests or glass fronted display cabinets patiently awaiting the day when the Queen decides to pass through town and actually choose her door to knock on.

She’s had them for a few years now and Lizzy has not dropped by, but I guess there is still time as the Queen looks set to reign forever.

I myself do not have good stuff (unless it’s horse related – but that’s another story) as I love to use new things as soon as I get them home. What’s the point of having items if you can’t appreciate them immediately. I say the wear and tear gives them character.

And never ever have I imagined or desired the Queen calling by.

But after recently becoming one of the lucky ones to get my hot little hands on the highly coveted Ed Sheeran tickets for his Melbourne concert – I have been secretly envisioning Ed calling over to my place for a cuppa,

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kicking back on my veranda with a packet of chocolate Hob-Nobs (courtesy of Aldi’s British selection) and some friendly banter.

I really haven’t got anything in common with Ed, other than being of British descent – although I am a self-confessed mongrel breed – and the fact that I know nearly all the words to his current album, which I sing at the top of my lungs in my car (and sound amazing when I’m alone).

So what exactly would I talk about with my ginger visitor?

I guess there would be some nerves at first, but that would soon pass as I recount the places I have sung his songs (namely the shower and the back paddock), and perhaps suggest he would like to read some of the words I have written for his next album, it sounds creepy written down,

but with Ed in my kitchen I would be cool and collected, and most importantly convincing.

Ed would be well used to the wittering and twittering of fans, and I would hold the upper hand as I was on home territory.

Before long we’d be old pals and he’d make a point of popping in every time he was in Victoria. At least that way I’d be sure of getting tickets.

A packet of biscuits and a decent cup of tea would secure my future concert going.

I’m almost certain Ed wouldn’t care if my mugs had a few chips and his pants would inevitably end up covered in dog hair.

So consider it an open invitation Ed. Look me up and pop over for a cuppa in my not so special mugs, I’ll supply the Hob Nobs. – Ronel Blanchard

F someone you don’t know and have just met invites you to their basement, you’d have every reason to be the slightest bit hesitant.

For Melbourne duo Husky, saying yes turned out to be the right decision, and one that kick started the process for their new album Punchbuzz.

The duo’s third record was written mostly in Europe, heavily influenced by the time that the band’s Gideon Preiss and Husky Gawenda spent living in Berlin.

A lot of the impetus for it came after a chance encounter with a fellow “guitar nerd” at one of the band’s gigs.

The new acquaintance, a lawyer by day, offered them the use of the instruments in his basement.

“I’ll admit it did sound a bit scary,” Preiss said.

It took some pondering, but Preiss and Gawenda decided to head over one day and see what was on offer.

“He had this amazing collection of guitars and keyboards and we took him up on the offer and after we hung out he just gave us the keys,” he said.

“We’d jump on our bikes and ride to his place and just jam all day in his basement on these great instruments and record all sorts of loops and little guitar riffs that we ended up writing to later.”

“I think that was probably the start of the record. I don’t even know how much of that material made it onto

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the final recording but it was a record where we jammed a lot.”

The new sound goes away somewhat from the band’s traditional folk roots to a more psychedelic rock style.

Preiss said it was not a conscious decision to make a change, rather something that was a product of the environment they were in.

“We never discussed it, or said we want to make a less folky record or anything like that.,” he said.

“I think it’s more being away, coming home and all of the things and feelings associated with being away for a long period of time.”

Husky kicks off its national tour in Castlemaine on June 17, and will be touring in full band mode.

“We’re really looking forward to playing there. We played in Castlemaine once before but not at the theatre and we have only heard good things about it,” Preiss said.

“We’re working on the show at the moment and there is always a real sense of excitement about that first gig.”

Tickets are available at oztix.com.au.

Husky’s new album, Punchbuzz, is available now. – Joel Peterson

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ELEVISION and theatre star Jack Charles is coming to Bendigo later this month.

Jack will speak at Bendigo library about his life experiences with Cate Mercer, editor and publisher of national health and wellbeing magazine The Art of Healing.

Jack has been convicted 22 times for burglary and drug related offences, and has been a heroin addict.

He said his experiences have made him more resilient and given him the opportunity to help, inspire and mentor others who have found themselves in similar circumstances.

Goldfields Library Corporation’s Tammy Higgs said Jack will share aspects of his

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Vipers in the Golden Vine A

COLONEL Vipers Whipstick Band gig is unlike many other gigs you’ll go to this year, or perhaps in this lifetime.

The Vipers have been entertaining and confounding gig-goers since 1994.

They’re set to do that confounding-entertaining thing again at the Golden Vine on Saturday, June 24.

The Bendigo-based eightpiece jug band whip-up a different kind of sound featuring the use of spoons, a banjo, lagerphone, and mandolin in delivering their unique renditions of various tunes from the past 70-odd years.

The Vipers are almost a mini who’s who of Bendigo bands of recent years.

Members of Blackthorn Stick, Clumpy Bog, Oombah, Ethanol and the Dead Lurkers all feature.

“We’re like a family,” said Jason Waters (washboard and lagerphone) this week.

“A happy family. Well, apart from the occasional punch-up on stage,” he adds. Sensing my disquiet, he clarifies things, “well, in a Three Stooges-like messing around kind of way.”

Waters is joined in the

COLONEL VIPERS WHIPSTICK BAND combo by Matt Chapman, Ben Gibbons, Jacob McGuffie, Finn Matthews, Sean Stanyer, Don Webb and Jesse Gardner.

Outlining precise band responsibilities alongside their curious stage names would chew-up too many Weekly column centimetres, so I won’t.

They often feature special guests in their live shows – in a loose-ish kind of way. Broderick Smith has been an occasional collaborator.

Although not as active as in their early years, Colonel Vipers Whipstick Band have had no real break from the live circuit for nearly a quarter of a century.

They’re Port Fairy Folk Festival veterans, and have shared stages with the likes of The Waifs, John Butler, The Proclaimers and King of the North.

“Still do a couple of Bendigo gigs a year now,” Waters said.

“And the odd wedding, party… or something…” he tails off.

Band on a run

Audiences can expect to hear songs they know, might know or aren’t sure about – Vipers’ versions aren’t typical covers.

“We might put a couple of songs together, mash it up and spit it out, jug music style. You might hear the James Bond theme tune within another song,” Waters said.

“We’ll mix a few songs into one, if the chord structure fits.”

The Vipers take a grown-up, yet juvenile approach to their stage show, which is “laden with innuendo” according to Waters.

They have a reputation as a hard-drinking band; “we taught Shane MacGowan how to drink” they claim, though geography and timeline might suggest a bit of myth-making about that one.

Their set list includes songs like Cocaine Habit, That Cat is High and Take a Whiff of Me, as well as a very particular take on The Kinks’ classic Sunny Afternoon.

Colonel Vipers Whipstick Band play at the Golden Vine on Saturday, June 24. Support comes from the Dead Lurkers.

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ENDIGO’S Marist Brass Band is celebrating again after winning at the Bendigo Eisteddfod Brass Band Competition for the second year running.

The band attended the Bendigo Competition Society’s Eisteddfod at Bendigo South East College.

The band competed in C-grade, against other brass bands from around the state.

In what was a tough competition, Marist Brass Band secured first place with Sunshine Community Brass in second place follow by the City of Greater Bendigo Brass Band in third.

The band was led by its new musical director Patrick Mudge.

Patrick began in this new role at the start of May with just four weeks to prepare the band.

“To successfully prepare the band in such a short period of time requires a great deal of dedication from everyone in the band so to win is even more amazing,” president Sally Spark said.

“This is Mr Mudge’s first appointment as conductor of any band after recently returning to Bendigo which makes this result particularly special.

“Marist Brass is very excited to be working with such a superb musician.”

The Marist Academy of Brass also competed on the weekend, led by another member of the conducting team Claire McLean.

The academy was able to emulate the success of Marist Brass Band by winning the Open Ensemble section beating Bendigo Youth Brass.

I wonder if the beach misses me

T

HERE is a new a permanent art space called Exhibit B located within the Bendigo Bank Central building.

The opening of the new space is being celebrated with an exhibition by local artist Julie Andrews called I wonder if the beach misses me.

This exhibition runs to Monday, July 3 and can be viewed from 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday or 8.30am to 4.30 pm Saturdays.

City of Greater Bendigo council’s Maree Tonkin said Exhibit B aims to support local artists and arts students by providing new and much needed additional exhibition space in the heart of Bendigo.

The Exhibit B concept was originally

established in 2016 as a pop up retail and exhibition space to support Greater Bendigo’s creative community.

Through a partnership between the council, the Bendigo Makers Crib and Bendigo and Adelaide Bank the project provided temporary exhibition space for more than 30 local visual artists and artisans,” Ms Tonkin said.

“Exhibit B has been transformed into a window display space located at Bendigo Bank Central.

“There is a lack of available space for local artists to exhibit their works and the Exhibit B arts space will be ideal for emerging artists to present either solo or a small group exhibition.”

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Y next subject is Herbert Keck who was to make a significant contribution to the horticultural development of not only Bendigo but a greater area to the north and beyond.

He should be remembered for his immense contribution to the wider community.

Apart from Keck’s orchard, his vegetable cultivation activities along with his nursery, he is also remembered for the breeding of Keck’s Special, a uniquely marked camellia.

In a future article I hope to expand somewhat on this rather rare camellia.

The Keck family line can be traced back to the northern part of Ireland as early as the 14th century, a decision was then made to move to England.

Through the ensuing centuries various members of the Keck family were to have knighthoods bestowed on them by courtesy of the sovereign of each particular period.

Kecks that had received knighthoods by example were, Sir Edmond Keck, Sir William Keck and Sir Anthony Keck 1630- 1695.

Sir Anthony Keck had distinguished himself in the legal sphere and became a member of the British Parliament in 1691 and had been appointed to the prestigious position of Commissioner of the Great Seal.

It was on October 1, 1921 that my subject Herbert Keck followed in the footsteps of Sir Anthony Keck, emulating his famous forebear by being elected to the Victorian Parliament.

Herbert Keck was a member of the Victorian Legislative Council as the member for the Bendigo Province.

KECK’S SPECIAL: A camellia variety bred by Herbert Keck.

In time Keck became a member of the United Australia Party, this morphed into the Liberal Party in 1945.

Victoria owes the origin of the Keck family as a direct result of the migration of Herbert’s parents, William Keck and his wife Eliza nee Collcutt.

They were born in England and hailed from Chipping Norton in Oxfordshire.

The Keck family arrived in Victoria in 1852 aboard the sailing ship Orestes.

A number of Herbert’s siblings were born in Melbourne.

Even though the goldrush was in full swing the family was not tempted to come to Bendigo until 1856.

Although listed as a manufacturer and grocer, apparently William Keck did a short stint at alluvial gold digging here.

Not long after their arrival on Bendigo the Keck family moved into a two-roomed slab cottage located in Williamson Street.

Initially the family had lived for a short period, just like the majority, on the field in a tent.

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Eliza was delighted to have a more permanent abode for her family. At the height of summer, January 28, 1859 Herbert Keck was born.

Herbert was to have limited education despite the fact that he showed considerable scholastic ability.

William, Herbert’s father died in May 1876, at that stage Herbert was still in his teens.

Herbert’s working life began as an apprentice in the stonemason’s yard of Peter Hoey Finn.

He learnt all aspects of the stonemason’s trade from stone cutting, letter cutting, stone polishing and turning to carving.

Like other apprentices of the period Herbert Keck created his own master pieces, these helped to indicate the skills he had acquired in his chosen craft.

One of his master pieces was submitted as an entry into the 1880 Inter-colonial Juvenile Industrial Exhibition.

Herbert won a Second Class Certificate for his stone carving work. His successful stone carving was executed out of Sicilian marble.

Finn was a most successful supplier of shaped and polished granite for many new and prestigious buildings then being erected in Melbourne at the start of the land boom.

The work of helping to install these decorative elements for the buildings befell on young men such as Herbert Keck.

There was a continuing stream of work in the city that kept Finn’s hundreds of employees more than busy in Bendigo as well as installation work in Melbourne.

N an ocean liner bound for the far side of the world, everyone’s running away from something – or so it’s safe to assume, considering that perfectly contented, secure individuals rarely uproot themselves from a successful, established life in order to start afresh.

When Lily, 25, a waitress hoping to find employment in one of Sydney’s grand English-style mansions, embarks on the adventure of a lifetime from Tilbury, London, she has little idea what the next few weeks of sailing will bring.

It is mid-1939, and with the possibility of war hanging over Europe, Lily is not the only one looking forward to exploring options far from home.

Her dinner table companions include siblings Edward and Helena, a conservative pair driven out of cold, damp England by poor health, and George, an only son being sent by his father to sit out the impending upheaval in the safety of New Zealand.

Sharing a cabin with Lily are fellow assisted migrants Ida and Audrey, young women making the trip to Sydney alone at the urging of the two countries’ governments.

Also part of the eclectic mix are Eliza and Max, a hedonistic couple from the first-class deck whose scandalous past is very much present with them even as they pretend to shrug it off.

At the far end of the spectrum are Jewish refugee

Maria and a group of Italian wives whose husbands have preceded them.

As the cross-section of society undertakes one of the classic voyages of the mid 20th Century, its members explore the exotic unfamiliarity of Gibraltar, Nice, Naples, Port Said, Suez, Aden and Colombo en route to Fremantle, Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney.

However, nothing they encounter ashore is nearly as dangerous as their time on board, crowded together in oppressive, frustrating conditions where class distinctions and racial tensions test even the calmest of personalities.

– Rosalea Ryan

Living after loss F

ORMER journalist and author Nadine Williams will speak at the Bendigo Library on Thursday, June 15, about her memoir, Farewell My French Love.

As the title suggests Ms Williams tells the story of how she coped with the death of her husband, French businessman, Olivier Foubert.

She says grief is as powerful an emotion as love, but can also be very destructive.

“The problem is that grief has the capacity to be a life sentence of sadness rather than a season of our lives,’’ Ms Williams said.

“It helped me enormous-

ly to realise that loss is the legacy of having loved.”

Having lived through the trauma of grief her advice to others who are feeling pain is to remain connected to life.

“People who grieve, still need to grasp at invitaSPEAKING: Nadine Williams. tions from family and friends because it will eventually be a lifeline back on June 15 at 6pm. Bookto happiness,” she said. ings can be made through The author’s talk will be the Bendigo Library. Phone held at the Bendigo Library, 5449 2700.

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Bendigo Goat Fest: Bendigo Showgrounds Exhibition Centre, Holmes Road. 9.30am to 5pm. $5 adults.

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The trio was treated by paramedics and evacuated by Air Ambulance.

Regardless of your swimming ability, cold water can drastically affect your ability to cover any distance and with many inland waters significantly colder than coastal waters during winter, the risk of death is further heightened.

When a person falls into cold water, the first reflex is to gasp and then hyperventilate, making it extremely difficult to breath.

Cold shock cuts your survival time significantly.

Studies indicate that up to 60 per cent of fatalities occur due to cold water immersion in the first 15 minutes before the body core temperature cools to hypothermic levels.

And with cold water extracting body heat more than two dozen times faster than the ambient air temperature, cold water immersion is a relative quick killer.

In Victoria we may have between 10 and 20 minutes of coordinated movement in the cooler months, before succumbing to unconscious.

In alpine lakes time frames are considerably less.

If you are assisting anyone suffering the onset of hypothermia the following key points should be observed.

Protect the victim form the cold wind, removing from the cold environment if possible.

Remove wet clothing if practicable.

Warm person with dry blankets, towels or skin-to-skin contact.

Concentrate on warming areas of highest heat loss; head, neck, sides of chest armpits and groin.

Do not warm or massage limbs.

Do not allow the person to walk around.

If victim is unconscious place in lateral position, making sure their airway is clear and continue warming procedure.

Seek medical assistance.

THE start of June once again has the Murray crayfish season under way, for a three month opportunity to enjoy these much sort after crustaceans.

Wodonga Fisheries officer, Matthew McMahon, is reminding people in search of a fresh feed of Victoria’s prize freshwater crayfish, to know their limits.

“Spiny freshwater crays are a great delicacy sought by many, so it’s important we all know the bag limits, carefully measure the size of crays caught and fish with the right gear,” Mr McMahon said.

“It’s also really important to return female crays with eggs attached to the water so the fishery remains sustainable in the long run for all to enjoy.”

A daily bag limit of two crays per angler applies as does a total possession limit of four crays anywhere in Victoria including your car, boat or home.

A slot size limit of between 10 centimetres and 12 cm (carapace) should also be observed and will be enforced by random, uniformed and plain-clothed patrols of rivers and lakes to ensure fishers are abiding by the rules.

Mr McMahon said equipment restrictions also applied, which govern how Murray crays may be caught.

“They can be taken by hand, up to

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10 baited lines without hooks, or with five or 10 hoop nets depending on the waterway.”

To help fishers measure their crays,

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Despite significant advances in the treatment of CVD, it results in more deaths than any other disease.

If you are male, 40 and live in Australia, your chance of having a heart attack by age 70 years is one in two.

“Unfortunately half of the men who die suddenly of coronary heart disease have no previous symptoms,” High St Xray’s Dr David McKenna said.

One way of screening the general population, is with a CT coronary calcium scan.

“A coronary calcium scan is a test that looks for specks of calcium in the walls of the coronary arteries, in layman’s terms; hardening of the arteries.

“These calcifications are a sign of

cardiovascular disease and can be detected quickly and non-invasively with a CT scan of the heart.”

No special preparation is necessary and there is no medication or contrast administered.

“The science of calcium scores has been established over several decades demonstrating that the calcium score is an independent predictor of mortality,” Dr McKenna said “In the event of an abnormal coronary calcium score you will be advised appropriate follow-up and treatment.

“This will usually involve modification of risk factors; aggressive control of cholesterol, hypertension or diabetes, smoking cessation or consideration of daily aspirin.”

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eing a dad is one of the greatest experiences you can ever have, only problem is… sometimes it just doesn’t feel like it.

Research tells us that one in seven new fathers experiences high levels of psychological distress and as many as one in 10 experience depression or anxiety.

Often distressed fathers remain unidentified and unsupported due to both a reluctance to seek help for themselves and low levels of community understanding that the transition to parenthood is a risk period for fathers as well as mothers.

At CatholicCare Sandhurst, they work with men to increase their understanding of stress and distress in new fathers, and to assist men to increase their capacity to take action to managing their mental health and wellbeing.

“Our work with dads focuses on understanding experiences of psychological distress in new fathers, their information and support needs, the barriers and facilitators of help seeking, and appropriate communication concepts for engagement,” CatholicCare’s executive director Peter Richardson said.

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“At Hearing Aid Specialists we care about people with hearing loss,” Katherine said.

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ITH more than a decade in the trade Ryan Harvey from Harvey Painting will soon have your old, weathered or faded paintwork to better than new, inside or out.

He can also protect your new building or extension from the elements for years to come too.

While we may use the same paint as the professionals, employing a professional and insured painter like Ryan will ensure a top finish.

“Thorough preparation is the first step in ensuring a quality finish,” Ryan said who uses and recommends Haymes Paints for interior and exterior applications.

“It really is hard to go past the Haymes Elite or Ultra Premium range for the money.”

For interior use Ryan recommends Haymes Elite interior paint, a low odour, water-based 100 per cent acrylic paint that’s 99 per cent volatile organic compounds (VOC) free, suitable for use in high wear areas such as children’s bedrooms and high traffic areas.

While tired or new concrete patios benefit from Haymes Ultimate seamless flooring coatings, utilising epoxy and polyurethane properties in an extremely versatile coating and can be used for both interior and exterior concrete surfaces.

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Let the Touch Up Guys add value to your car, returning its bodywork to virtually new condition.

The Touch Up Guys also repair those annoying shopping trolley dings and unsightly hail damage.

Greg can even install reverse sensors – ideal for helping eliminate those annoying rear-end scrapes.

The Touch up Guys can also prepare your car for sale with a buff‘n’polish to bring any faded or dull paint work back to life.

“Today most of my business is generated by word of mouth,” Greg said while explaining that the Touch Up Guys have

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access to all the latest colour formulas which is a necessity for today’s modern vehicles.

With backing from the largest franchise in the auto industry nationally, you know you are in expert hands and being locally owned by Greg and Sue Hammond, you’re assured of friendly and personal customer service.

Most jobs can be completed the same day and operating form the Touch Up Guys’ van means Greg can even come to you if needed. Currently in its 20th year of operation, this successful business has a well earned reputation for quality and reliability.

Phone Greg from the Touch Up Guys on 0418 510 531 or visit the website at www.touchupguys.com.au for more information.

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To find out more about Chevington Tools range of Polymaster water or septic tanks call out and visit Chevington Tools at 995 Calder Alternate Highway, Lockwood, phone 5435 3902, or visit their website at www.polytanksbendigo.com.au for further details.

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UNDREDS of builders, renovators and DIYers have already saved a fortune buying quality tiles from the Tiles Direct clearance outlet.

These tiles are not rejects or seconds, they are excess stock, production run ends or discontinued lines at genuinely discounted prices.

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New stock is constantly arriving so drop in and see what is available for your next project .

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Tiles Direct also have a range of competitively priced adhesives and grout, along with a large range of accessories, enabling you to get all your tiling supplies at the one shop.

A tile cutter and grout remover are also available for hire at very competitive rates.

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21 Woolcock Ave, Kangaroo Flat. 5447 9687. Wed mornings (bread only).

Bendigo Baptist Community Care: Life Essentials, 214 Hargreaves St, Bendigo. Tues and Thurs. 5441 4747.

St Vincent de Paul: 16 Hopetoun St, Bendigo.

5443 5688. Mon/Tues/Thurs and Fri, 10am – 2pm.

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Uniting Care Emergency Relief Centres: Bendigo – 25 Forest St. 5443 4972. Mon/Tue/ Thur/Fri 10am-12.15pm and 1.30pm-3.45pm.

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TRUCK DRIVER

$7.40 per cm/col

(opposite Aldi Kangaroo Flat) Preacher:

1300 558 385

Ps Peter Pritchard

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Kemp freight are seeking a local truck driver, Part time leading to full time for Local work.

Minimum licence requirement HC Above award wages after qualifying period Must be well presented & self-motivated Send resume to: 135 Breen Street, Golden Square VIC 3550

0413 682 999

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MAINTENANCE FITTER Hazeldene’s Chicken Farm Pty Ltd is a proud family owned company based at Lockwood, near Bendigo in Central Victoria. Strong and continuous development over more than 60 years has put us at the forefront of poultry production in Australia!

We have an opportunity for a Maintenance Fitter to join our small, but dedicated and hardworking Maintenance team at our Lockwood site.

This key role is responsible for undertaking preventative maintenance programmes to ensure the optimal performance of all plant and equipment throughout the site. It is also responsible for the quick assessment and resolution of operational or technical breakdowns to ensure minimal impact on production.

Community Meals and Soup Kitchens: Bendigo Community Health Soup Kitchen: 171 Hargreaves St, Bendigo. 5448 1600. Thurs 4pm4.45pm. (In the arcade near Café De Mille) Bendigo Baptist Community Care: Life Essentials, 214 Hargreaves St, Bendigo. 5441 4747. Tues 7.45am.

Biker Charity Support Group: Sidney Myer Pl, Bendigo. 0497 862 777. Every second Sun, 5.30p -9.30pm.

Eaglehawk Community House: 19 Bright St, Eaglehawk. 5446 8322. Tues 12 noon and 6pm.

Food Not Bombs: Civic Gardens, Lyttleton Tce, Bendigo. Mon 6pm.

Kangaroo Flat Uniting Church: Cnr Church and Camp sts. K Flat. 5447 9998. Fourth Wed of every month, 12 noon.

Our Shed: 14 Sailors Gully Rd, Eaglehawk - 5446 8813. Every Fri (November – April) 7.30am.

Uniting Church Hall, Peg Leg Rd Eaglehawk. 5446 8813. Fri 7.30am, (May – October ).

Kangaroo Flat Community Meals: Rotary Gateway Park. Wed 5.30pm-6.00pm.

Saltworks Community Meal: Eaglehawk Anglican Church , 63 High St, Eaglehawk. 0458 018 083. Fri 5.45pm (except January or public holidays).

St Liborius Parish Centre: 50 Panton St, Eaglehawk. 5446 8235. Tues 11.30am (during school terms).

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This position is rostered four days on and four days off.

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Level III • Strong working knowledge of Preventative Maintenance techniques • Good problem solving skills and techniques • Pneumatics and hydraulics experience, desirable • MIG / TIG experience, desirable • Experience maintaining high volume food production plant and processing equipment would be advantageous.

Hazeldene’s is a great place to work, we offer job security, career opportunities and we’ll help you further develop your skills! All of this is only 20 minutes from the centre of Bendigo.

For further information see our website or email jobs@hazeldenes.com.au or forward your application to jobs@hazeldens.com.au or post to HR Department, Hazeldene’s Chicken Farm, PO Box 1147, Kangaroo Flat, Vic, 3550.

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Services Offered CONCRETER

Services Offered

Paths, Driveways, Cross overs, Sheds, Small & big jobs, Reasonable rates.

Seniors Discount Free quotes.

Ph. 0422 424 348.

Just $3.25 per line (5 LINE MINIMUM)

1300 558 385

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BLOCKED DRAINS

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 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.

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

Cameron Concrete Domestic & Commercial.

For all your concrete requirements..

Call Rod 0400 611 016 Free Quotes & advice.

30 years experience

PLASTERER

DD Handyman & Maintenance Service All types of household jobs inc garden maint.

Phone 0409 949 111

Rates from $40p/h Pensioner 10% Disc.

• Holes Patched • Renovations • Painting

FUNERAL PRESENTATION

Video to DVD a Speciality

BRICKLAYING

No job too big No job too small Ph 0417 127 131

Price $100 Ph 54437425

CLEANING & CARPET

from smoke free homes only please $35 standard flat basket. Local delivery $5. Ph 0407 987 024

CLARE'S IRONING

Cleaning, Steam clean or Dry clean $50 first room, $10 per room after that Ph 0439 374 389 Receipt & ABN supplied .

LAWN MOWER & SMALL ENGINE REPAIRS Push & ride on mower servicing, pick up option.

Power equip. repairs.

Chainsaw service & sharpen. Bendigo Marine & Outdoors, Epsom 5448 3988

LAWNMOWING & WHIPPER SNIPPING Ph Pete 0418 838 861

EXPERIENCED LOCAL PLASTERER

AIR CONDITIONING Gas heaters should be serviced yearly to keep them running SAFELY & EFFICIENTLY So, for peace of mind this winter call

TempTech

Digger Service

Nathan: 0407 972 717

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

bendigotemptech@hotmail.com Servicing all of Central Victoria • Pensioner discounts avail.

Registered Licence No. 47315

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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

5447 7823 or 0431 609 423 BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

Matt” A “ Excavations and Landscaping Excavator, Tipper & Bobcat

Hole Boring Trenching Drive Ways Rock Breaker Retaining Walls Concreting Site Cleans No Job too small

Very Reasonably Priced - Great Soil Rates Free Quotes and Honest Advice Matt: 0409 141 093 • Nicole: 0428 119 386 E: nicmat2001@hotmail.com

Bobcat & Tipper Hire Backhoe Trenching Post Hole Borer

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Ph 0429 171 697

718 Strathfieldsaye Road, Strathfieldsaye

1.5 TONNE MINI EXCAVATOR FOR HIRE

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GARDAM E X C AVA T I O N

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200 - 600mm diameter

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AIR CONDITIONING

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BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

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SOUTHERN CROSS RESTUMPING

Building Permits Arranged + 20 Years Experience

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CARPENTRY

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Jack Hando 0467 642 504 Carports Concreting Renovations Decks & Verandahs

• 1.7 Tonne Mini Digger on Trailer Tiling • 900, 450, 300mm Retaining Walls General Handyman Buckets Plus Ripper Fix Ups • Post Hole Auger 300

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Services Offered CARPET CLEANING

GARDEN SERVICES

HOME MAINTENANCE

TRIPPA’S

DON'S CARPET, TILE AND GROUT CLEANING MOVING OUT? WE HAVE A SPECIAL PRICE ON VACANT HOMES & UNITS NO POWER NEEDED

Phone 0428 443 808 COMPUTERS

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

• 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

GARDEN SERVICES

PAINTING SERVICE NO JOB TOO SMALL

• Carpentry • Tiling • Painting • Plastering • Pergolas • Decks

Domestic/Industrial Large/Small Blocks Fence Lines/Fire Breaks Weed Spraying (Large/Small)

HEATING

0427 241 958

LANDSCAPING

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Greg Hicks st same day Plumbing Fajosebrvtoicoesmall

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

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

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PH: 0418 822 911

Webby’s

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• Gutter cleaning • Gutter guard installation • Small maintenance jobs

PHONE KEV 0411 540 069 NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL FROM SMALL YARDS TO LARGE COMMERCIAL AREAS

HANDYMAN SERVICES

20+ years exp.

0475 086 721

DOORS

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Call Richard

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Domestic Schools Commercial Business Owner Builders Builders

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HANDYMAN SERVICES STEVE CLEGG HANDYMAN SERVICES Trade qualified Home and garden maintenance Any odd jobs inside and outt

0418 754 952

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HOME MAINTENANCE

Tired of Waiting for a Tradesman

HOME & GARDEN MAINTENANCE _________________________ FIREWOOD SUPPLIES

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NO OBLIGATION FREE QUOTE 10% DISCOUNT FOR SENIORS

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PAVING & LANDSCAPING

by Phil Carman

Hours: Mon to Fri: 9 - 5.30 Sat: 9 - 12 Jeoff Milne 5447 2476 Mob 0425 728 336

SPECIALISING IN WEATHERBOARD HERITAGE HOUSING & REPAINTS

CALL PETER 0409 422 271

Big Area Lawn Mowing

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

Q I P O F ;!

PAINTERS / DECORATORS

Edge Gardening and Mowing LawnMowing Mowing Lawn WeedControl Control Weed Fertilising Fertilising

Rubbish RubbishRemoval Removal Pruning Pruning

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

Master Plumber

No

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!

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PLUMBERS SPECIALISING IN: JLC PLUMBING & PLUMBING GAS GENERAL

HEATER SERVICES

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CARBON MONOXIDE TESTING Jason Charles 0448 324 126 Jason Charles 0448 324 126 Lic No: 50975

Peter Carr Plumbing & Gasfitting Pty. Ltd.

License No. 32710

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

544 33 999 4 Nolan Street, Bendigo

MOBILE BATHROOMS

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MOBILE BATHROOM FOR HIRE (Shower, hand basin, toilet etc)

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

• Maintenance • New Homes • Renovations • Free Quotes

PHONE: 5444 4681

Call David/Bronwyn

0438 083 139 www.bettabathroomhire.com.au

PAINTERS / DECORATORS

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

PLUMBERS 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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Ph Paul 5439 3835 or 0428 395 429

Ph: 0435 147 045

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TREE LOPPING

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TREE LOPPING

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ANTIQUE Chest of Drawers $20 Ph 0488 595 369 ANTIQUE dressing table $20 Ph 0488 595 369

BED TRUCK SALE

New queen pillow top mattresses from $179.

All Sizes huge range Sat and Sun only. Call for details 0412 388 485.

SMITHS Quality tree and Stump Removal

Tree Maintenance • Stump Mulching Hire Travel Tower • Tree Pruning and Stump Grinding • Tip Truck & Woodchipper Hire • Free Quotes

David Smith 0427 506 160 e: dsmith.trees@gmail.com

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MEAT slicer, large, Hobart, $80 ONO Ph 0409 175 052

HAY TRANSPORT

MEAT safe , timber , with side screen, EC $95 ono Ph 0455 730 364

DINING table, pine, round, extenstion to oval. + 6 matching chairs. $150 Ph 5442 6107

BOOKSHELF 4 shelves $15 Ph 0488 595 369

DOLLS beautifully dressed porcelain $30 each Ph 5447 8573

1300 558 385

OLD world Crystal Cabinet $60 Ph 0438 38 963

$130 a metre. Phone Jon: 0402 727 927

KINDLING

Classifieds 1300 558 385

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Condition

Recycled Timber 7kg bags $10 each Free delivery to Bendigo Area. Orders taken up to Friday 4pm.

Delivered Saturday. Ph Steve 0418 122 759

FIREWOOD for sale best quality split & delivered $120/metre Ph 0428 571 597.

FIREWOOD FOR SALE Yellowbox/Redgum mix $140 per m Free Delivery Greater Bendigo Area Ph 0403 671 917

KING MATTRESS $300 Brand new 15 yr warranty not $1350 sell $300 ono Can deliver Ph 0412 388 485

KINDLING 5kg bags for $5 Pensioner discount Ph 0422 073 512

FIREWOOD Quality Dry Grey, Red Gum & Yellow Box Del local $130/m Ph 0448 186 691

CHEST of drawers, 5 drawers, $30 Ph 5447 9440

FIREWOOD

Redgum firewood $130p/m. Pick Up or Delivery $150 open 7 days Ph 0427 353 939

FREE CLEAN FILL DELIVERED Must have truck access Phone 5439 3957 FRIDGE, just serviced, with warranty.$200 Phone 5446 9449 GOLLYWOGS, as new, boy & girl $50 each Phone 0455 730 364 HAIR Dryer Holder, wall mounted, silver spiral $20 Ph 0437 567 073 HAND Bag and purse, colorado leather $15 ech 0437 567 073

KING PILLOWTOP BED $600 Brand new king pillowtop mattress with base. 10 year warranty. not $1495 sell $600.

Can deliver Ph 0412 388 485 KOGAN stand mixer, as new, with attachments $85 Ph 5443 8478 LADIES dress pants, sz 8, pinstripes & plain $5 pr Ph 5447 0053 LADIES jumpers hand knit asst colours & patterns new $25ea 5443 4436

FOR SALE OLIVES med-large fruit, 10kg for $30 black or green.

Ph 5435 2455

RECLINER green vinyl needs some repair free Ph 5447 8573

ROOTHY, 4wd & RV tool kit $90 ono Ph 5439 3284

ROUTER bits, new, 3 sets, 39 bits $40 Ph 5435 2129

RYOBI plunge router 700v good condition $50 Ph 5435 2129

SEWING machine, 831 Bernina, Metal, in good working order, $200 Ph 0427 001 468

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

SINGLE mattress + base $20 Ph 5447 9440

SKI/snow Jumpsuit padded w/proof, blue, sz 10 $25 Ph 5447 0053

SUITCASES with wheels and handles $25 Ph 0437 852 649

WATER TANKS AND DRUMS

3300 lt $690. 5500 lt $890. 2000 lt $495 2500 lt Slimline $790.

Drums 200lt $25.

www.ebsary.com.au 161 McIvor Rd Ph 5443 6740

PARAMOUNT '14 Eagle Caravan. 21.6ft island bed, TB, M/wave, reverse cycle A/C, 3 way fridge, lrg ensuite, dual batt, solar, 2 water tanks, as new $55,000 ONO Phone 0459 483 869 or 0455 730 364

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

PINE Chest of Drawers Large, GC $80 Ph 0438 38 963 PIZZA oven, Sunbeam, $50 ONO Ph 0409 175 052 PORTABLE food cooler /warmer 12V never used $25 Ph 0437 852 649 PORTAPOTTY Thetford new, model 335 + toilet tent $90 0457 989 999 PYREX Casserole 5L Stovetop $15 ONO Ph 0409 175 052

TORO Ride on Mower, just serviced, $800 Ph 5447 9440

TRAMPOLINE mats & straps, brand new $80 ono Ph 5439 3284

VACUUM Cleaner, Volta, 8 spare bags $40 Ph 0437 852 649

WORKSHOP Manual PDF Holden Rodeo 2003-06 $20 Ph 0437 567 073

LADIES scarfs, hand knitted, multi colors new $5ech Ph 5443 4436 LOTS of vintage burnt gold 70's tiles $25 Ph 0466 269 948

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HARDWOOD boxes 840 x 840 x 1.7m (2) $35ea Ph 5447 9440

QUEEN LATEX PILLOWTOPMATTRESS NOT $1,500 SELL $400 Brand new chiropractic Damask fabric.

15 year warranty.

Can deliver Ph 0412 388 485

QUEEN MATTRESS POCKET SPRING MEMORY FOAM PILLOWTOP $599 15 year warranty.

Not $1,450 sell $599 ono Can deliver 0412 388 485.

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NAVY coat, long woollen, XL/16, VGC $15 Ph 0466 269 948

FIREWOOD DELIVERY

High heat long lasting quality

GOT SOMETHING TO SELL? S 4 WEEK !

FOR $28

"WEED FREE" heavy (420kg) oaten hay rolls (netted) $35ea or $40ea with "vetch shandy."

Ph 0418 122 252 (Ray)

NOVO elec heater, electric castors plus wall hanger, 1.525m W x .4m H, 2400V. Used 3mths only, as new. $250 Ph 5447 0668

KELVINATOR 2 Door 500LT Fridge, EC $200 ONO Ph 0411 686 184

Dry

CHESCOLD 3-way fridge freezer, Excellent condition $370 ONO Ph 5439 3284

CHIRO DOUBLE MATTRESS $150 Brand new double chiropractic mattress Full Warranty Can deliver 0412 388 485

CAN fit 42 big sq, 720 little square, long/ short distance 32 ft tray 24 ft trailer, paddock to shed, paddock to fence line.

Telehandler available for big jobs 0438 500 665

NEW grannies baby minding kit vgc $100 contact PH 0438 526 425

FOR SALE

CHILDS portacot/playpen, used twice EC $20 0419 353 541

HAY

QUEEN PILLOWTOP BED $450 Brand new mattress with base Chiropractic 15yr warranty Can Deliver Phone 0412 388 485

MAKITA plunge router 1200v used twice GC $70 $99 5435 2129

IRON lace, assorted pieces, good cond. $45 Ph 5446 1663

CHAINSAW, Huskvana, Model no 372, little use since new. $720 Ph 0418 119 784

CHEVENEER Antique,in good conditon. $320 Phone 5441 6123 or 0413 418 542

HAY & STRAW

FOR SALE

LOUNGE sofa, 3 seater, leather, bone colour.

Excellent Condition $500 Ph 5439 3701

Oaten rolls, net wrapped.

Excellent Quality from $55 Axedale. 0428 590 023

DOG Kennel, small, wooden, iron roof $20 Ph 0466 269 948

(no job too BIG or SMALL for the Smith Family team)

LOUNGE beige, Natuzzi, 3 + 2 Seater, w foot rests, + elec recliner chair, will seperate. VGC, $2500 lot Ph 0427 001 468

CURTAINS x3, cream, EC,2400mmx 2740mm $99 ono 0455 730 364

BOOKS Inspiration Embroidery x 9. $12 lot Ph 5447 8044

CARPET Shampoo'er, used once, Excellent Condition. Paid $350 Sell $200 Ph 5446 8607

HAY

Rolls & Little Squares.

Delivery available Maiden Gully Ph 0438 373 291

OUTDOOR setting, outback furniture brand. Solid timber, with 6 chairs, canvas lined. Kept u /cover. $300 5442 6107

CANISTER Set of 4, Burgandy, alum. new. $50 Ph 5443 4436

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The little club that can

By JOEL PETERSON

IT’S another freezing Monday night in Bendigo, cold enough that you can see your every breath on the way in to the Mundy Street YMCA Stadium.

This is a far cry from the indoor complexes of major cities, but for the Bendigo Divers between April and September, after the pools close, a quiet corner of the ageing stadium is home.

Two boards and gym mats represent the club’s “dryland” facility and its winter training base.

The set-up is symbolic of the club itself – limited in resources yet arrestingly successful.

Coach Heather Tyter has been involved for 35 years, she and husband Bob keeping a close eye on the three divers practicing.

“We don’t have big numbers, but we definitely have quality,” Heather said, beaming with pride.

She has reason to be proud. Over the years, the club has produced multiple national champions including Olympian Chantelle Newbery, and has a talented crop of youngsters on board at the moment.

At last year’s national titles, Abby Rowley and Kiara Field took five gold, a silver and a bronze medal home from seven total events.

In the past three years, each have been named Australian Diver of the Year in their age group.

They have both also recently been named in the Australian team for the Pacific Schools Games in Adelaide in December after recent trials in Melbourne.

BRAVES’ FORM FIRES UP IT has taken a while, but the Bendigo Braves look to have finally found their rhythm.

They head into this weekend’s SEABL bye on the back of a three-game winning streak after belting Melbourne by 24 points last weekend.

Bendigo’s “big three” of Adam Doyle, CJ Aiken and Dyami Starks were dominant, while jake Cowling turned in a stellar peforamnce off the bench to life the Braves to victory.

Bendigo Lady Braves have also welcomed back Kelly Wilson, who has signed with the club in preparation for her WNBL campaign with Townsville.

In another positive for the Lady braves, Chloe Bibby was this week selected in the Australian Hems team for July’s under-19 World Championships in Italy.

PIOS RACE TO SIGN DEAL THE Bendigo Pioneers are benefitting from a local sponsorship first, with six racing clubs backing the program.

Bendigo, Kilmore, Mount Wycheproof, Kyneton, Swan Hill and Mildura Racing clubs are all sponsoring the club.

Talent manager Steve Sharp said it was an exciting partnership for the club.

The Weekly would also like to apologise for an error in last week’s edition, saying the Victoria Country under-18 side would play its first game on Saturday, June 3. Vic Country plays its first match this weekend.

TOP TALENT: Abby Rowley.

Together, they represent 50 per cent of the divers the club has.

“This club punches well above its weight,” secretary Darren Field said.

That sentiment rings true with many involved in the club, not just now but throughout the years.

Heather started with the club in 1982 and has been coaching ever since. A former school teacher, she says coaching keeps her young.

“Watching the girls develop their skills, travelling with them and their families to competitions, seeing the enjoyment they get from it, that’s what keeps you coming back,” she said.

Bendigo’s dryland facility is decidedly humble, yet invaluable.

It is the kind of thing that would go completely unnoticed to most people in the winter months, but when the pools close and swimmers head inside the divers have nowhere to go.

In November 2007, the thenBendigo YMCA Divers moved into the Tom Tweed Stadium in the winter months so they could continue honing their skills.

Boards were sourced and transported from South Australia and mats set up so at the very least the divers can practice their basics during the colder months and head to Melbourne on weekends.

“That’s one thing all of our divers have, is good basics,” Bob said.

“Not having the facilities puts us behind at competitions against those who are still practicing thirty hours a week in a pool, but we’d be nowhere

FRIENDS AND FUN: Bendigo divers Amelie, Summer and Kiara at dryland training. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN without this place.”

Eleven-year-old Kiara is said by many to be one of the best divers of her

a g e in the country, and her results show.

She was introduced to diving after practicing her diving into a family pool, her mum suggesting she sign up.

“It’s really fun, I enjoy it a lot. I’m definitely glad I signed up,” the bubbly nine-year-old said.

pool every week for up to 30 hours and commonly train twice a day are those Kiara runs into at competitions.

“It’s hard because they can train so much more than me but I still go to the competitions and do my best,” she said.

Challenges are aplenty for the club, which has a committee based mostly of parents and limited funding to get to competitions and training sessions.

Those involved are set on growing the club so they can build on its successes. One major way they believe they think they can do that is through hosting events.

The club used to hold the Bendigo Cup, which brought people from across Victoria and interstate to town and to the aquatic centre. The city hasn’t held an event since.

In 2018, the national championships will be held in Melbourne, the closest thing to a home titles these young stars will see.

Darren hopes change in isn’t too far away.

“We really need to get some events in town and get some excitement about the sport, we really believe that will be a big step forward for us,” he said.

“We have support from Diving Victoria to try to get some events in town, which is great.

“I guess that means

that the work we’re doing is getting noticed, that we’re on the right track.”

Diving Victoria will have to lead the charge in that department, as council told the Weekly it isn’t actively seeking out diving events at present.

“However should one arise that suits our facilities we would certainly consider supporting it,” a council spokesperson said.

What’s more, Bendigo’s new $31 million indoor pool at Kangaroo Flat will have no diving facilities.

Without a new indoor facility, the dryland facility will be used for a while yet.

But there are persistent whispers about the YMCA’s plans for the Mundy Street stadium it is located in.

The club is aware of that, knowing that the land the facility sits on will one day be deemed too valuable or the stadium too run-down and they will have to find a new winter home.

Despite being one of the smallest clubs in the state, the Bendigo Divers are going from strength to strength in terms of results.

And while they may always face difficulties, Heather admits it makes her all the more proud when things go right.

“When you go up against clubs that have these amazing facilities and here we are in the stadium instead of a pool without this and without that, it does make it that bit more rewarding I guess,” she said.

“We do it a bit tough, but we still go and compete and compete well.

We make them tough here.”

PROMISE: Kiara Field.

Kiara trains twice a week in Bendigo and often heads to Melbourne on Sundays to practice diving into the pool at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre, a facility metro clubs have regular use of.

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City struggle continues

Moorhead makes Vic Country cut

By JOEL PETERSON

AMID a desperate fight to avoid relegation, Bendigo City FC has had a quiet transfer period among a flurry of signings from other Victorian National Premier League clubs.

City’s fate looks all but sealed, the side sitting last in the NPL2 West with just one point from 17 games and a goal difference of -71.

The tide looked to be turning for City a fortnight ago, battling gallantly against ladder leaders Northcote City in a 2-1 defeat.

However, the side was smashed 6-1 by Moreland Zebras last weekend, the eighth time in its past 10 matches it has conceded at least six goals.

In that same time frame Bendigo has scored just three goals of its own and has scored in just five matches this season.

City’s desire to get some reinforcement was on full display this week, taking to twitter on Monday to try to sign a centreback by Wednesday’s deadline.

At the time of going to print, the club had not announced any new signings.

Bendigo has used 34 players this season in its senior side, with nine playing at least 10 games.

The average of the 19 other sides in the NPL2 division is 23, with no other club using more than 27 players.

This season is the first where

EMERGING Strathfieldsaye midfielder Jake Moorhead has been selected in the Victoria Country under-19 representative squad following a strong start to the 2017 season.

Not only has Moorhead played all but one game this season for Strathfieldsaye, he played senor interleague football with Bendigo against Ballarat in May. Young gun Kalan Huntly also featured in that side, but turned 20 in March so did not meet the age criteria. Moorhead turns 20 in August, after AFL Victoria’s July cut-off.

Moorhead is a premiership player with the Storm’s under-18 side and has fast become one of the most reliable members of the senior team.

He is the lone Bendigo Football netball league representative in the 53-man squad, which features four players from Bendigo’s interleague adversary in Ballarat. None of the four played senior interleague.

Former Bendigo Pioneer Jonty Marciano and current Pioneer Kobe Lloyd were both picked, from the Sunraysia and central Murray leagues respectively.

The Vic Country side will tackle the Victorian Amateurs at Frankston on July 8.

The Under-19 Challenge Cup will be played as a curtain raiser to the Brian Molony Cup between Vic Country and VAFA.

UNDER SIEGE: City ‘keeper Donte Thomas has had no shortage of work to do. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN sides will be relegated from the NPL competitions to state league level after the opening three foundation years of the grade allowed for clubs to develop.

FFV’s rules of competition state: “Those clubs finishing in 10th in both NPL2 East and NPL2 West at the end of the NPL2 regular season may be relegated in the following regular season”.

The state’s governing body

said the relegation is measured solely on performance, with the last-placed NPL2 sides in each conference likely, but not guaranteed to go down.

Bendigo’s under-20 side has not fared much better than its seniors, sitting last with just two points to its name and a goal difference of -63.

The club has long stated its goal is to avoid relegation, some-

thing that appears to be slipping further away with every passing week.

Bendigo sits 14 points behind second-to-last Werribee City with 11 games remaining, meaning to avoid relegation it would need to win at least five of its remaining games having drawn just one of its first 17.

Bendigo City plays Moreland City at home tomorrow.

Serving up a winning event TABLE tennis players from across the state will hit Bendigo this weekend for the annual Victorian Country Championships tournament.

Hundreds of competitors will descend on the Victoria Street table tennis and badminton stadium for the three days of competition.

The annual event is the biggest that the Bendigo and District Table Tennis Club holds and continues its tradition of hosting major events.

The country championship event is the second largest annual tournament in Australia and will see around 350 competitors in action on almost 50 tables at the stadium.

Ten Bendigo teams will be in action across the weekend hoping for victory on home soil.

The home teams fared well last year, winning several events.

The general public is welcome to view the action over the weekend. Entry to the stadium is free.

Teams matches begin on Saturday, with the individual categories getting under way on Sunday.

Presentations will be held on Monday following the men’s and women’s singles finals at about 12.30pm.

SET TO GO: Players will flock to Bendigo for country week.

Leach heads up games bid BENDIGO’S Martin Leach has been selected to lift the host nation’s medal chances at next year’s Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, taking on a leadership role within the Australian camp.

Leach has been appointed team leader of the Australian weightlifting team for the 2018 games.

The former Australian representative has more than 40 years’ experience in the sport, having travelled to several Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth games.

Leach has also been the head weightlifting coach at the Victorian Institute of Sport, Australian Weightlifting Federation executive director and coach and Victorian Weightlifting Federation president.

Leach, who lives in Bendigo and runs a cleaning business, said he was looking forward to the games, to be held in April of next year.

“I have a wealth of experience and I am excited to be able to work with our athletes and team coaches as we aim to win medals at the games,” he said.

“We have a strong weightlifting history at Commonwealth level, and we will be aiming to maximise our home ground advantage.”

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The Bendigo Diving Club is a shining example of making the most of limited resources and still producing excellent results.

For 35 years, coach Heather Tyter has produced state and national champions and currently has an extremely talented crop of juniors to work with.

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