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ISSUE 1025 FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 2017

Blokes lunch goes Green WORLD champion boxer Danny Green will be the headline act at this year’s Biggest Ever Blokes Lunch in Bendigo. Green is the only Australian boxer to win four world titles, and the health and fitness advocate is expected to attract a huge crowd to the Friday, November 24 prostate cancer fundraiser. – Continued Page 5

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By PETER KENNEDY AND SHARON KEMP

BENDIGO Health chief executive John Mulder has heard the allegations of the hospital board after a four month investigation sparked by an anti-corruption watchdog report. The report in March accused Mr Mulder of misconduct. Mr Mulder was interviewed by lawyers representing Bendigo Health in Melbourne on Wednesday. The Bendigo Weekly understands

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CEO’s misconduct allegations aired

this signals the hospital’s investigation into the allegations involving Mr Mulder is edging towards their conclusion. This week’s meeting provided the chance for Bendigo Health’s allegations to be presented to the hospital CEO and gives him the opportunity to respond.

It takes the board close to the September 30 deadline it was given by the Independent Broad-based Anti-Corruption Commission to report on steps taken to address integrity and corruption prevention policies at the hospital. Peter Faulkner stepped into the role of acting chief executive after Mr

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Mulder agreed to step aside in February ahead of the IBAC report. Mr Mulder’s employment contract with Bendigo Health expires in mid-2018, he was employed 10 years ago. Contacted by the Weekly this week, a Bendigo Health spokesperson confirmed Wednesday’s inter-

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view with Mr Mulder, but that no other details could be provided. The Weekly understands the interview process is in line with normal practices surrounding employment law investigations. IBAC has not laid criminal charges against Mr Mulder but its report alleged he was the beneficiary of more than $10,000 of private work undertaken by contractors and staff who worked on the $630 million Bendigo Hospital project.

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Builders in winning spot TWO Bendigo builders won top honours at last Week’s North West Master Builders Regional Building Awards. Todd Newman Builders was named Residential Builder of the Year (North West) for a second year in a row, while Fairbrother Pty Ltd was named Commercial Builder of the Year for its work on the landmark 111 Mitchell Street, a complex, mixed‐use development on the prominent corner of Mollison Street. Todd Newman Builders won for their construction of a double‐storey dwelling in Junortoun that blends the visual warmth of abundant natural lighting with smart environmental performance that keeps the home at perfect temperatures year‐round. This includes natural ventilation, substantial thermal mass and strategically placed glazing. “The builders have managed to offer elegant, premium accommodations for their clients without turning their backs on the environment,” Master

Builders Association of Victoria CEO Radley de Silva said. “The builders have taken the long‐term view with regard to the utility and stewardship the home must provide, both for its owners and the community in which it lives.’’ Mr de Silva said the successful multi‐function redesign of the 111 Mitchell Street site was always worth recognising, if only for the challenge of delivering on so many demands. “Blending multiple upscale living units with retail spaces and the reconstruction of the basement area, and enclosing them in distinctive façade details such as these is no small task, and Master Builders congratulates Fairbrother on a job well done,” Mr de Silva said. Todd Newman Builders will now compete in the Victorian Excellence in Housing Awards to be held on October 13 in Melbourne. Fairbrother Pty Ltd will compete in the Victorian Excellence in Construction Awards to be held on August 4.

2017 North West Regional Awards Winners Regional Residential Builder of the Year Todd Newman Builders Project: Junortoun Regional Commercial Builder of the Year Fairbrother Pty Ltd Project: Bendigo Best Renovation/Addition under $200,000 Adrian Bassett Homes Project: Spring Gully Best Renovation/Addition $300,000‐$500,000 Jason Wescott Builder P/L Project: Bendigo Best Display Home $250,000‐$350,000 Cavalier Homes Bendigo Project: The Cambridge 28, Ascot Best Display Home $350,000 ‐ $500,000 JM Homes Bendigo Project: The Hampshire, Strathfieldsaye Best Volume Builder Display Home under $250,000 JG King Homes Project: H6, Jackass Flat Best Volume Builder Display Home $250,000‐$350,000 Metricon Project: Delta 28BP, Strathfieldsaye

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Clans support change

A LOCAL government push to change the date of Australia Day has won support from the Bendigo chairman of the Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation. Corporation chairman Rodney Carter said Australia could create its own date on which to celebrate a national day, one that had no connection with arrival of the first fleet. The National General Assembly of the Australian Local Government Association voted narrowly in favour of considering how to lobby the federal government to switch the date from January 26 which has been referred to as “invasion day”. City of Greater Bendigo mayor Margaret O’Rourke was in Can-

berra for the assembly but told the Bendigo Weekly she was absent during the vote, one of more than 90 on the agenda for local government delegates. Cr O’Rourke said she celebrated Australia Day but expected there would be discussion around its meaning for the indigenous community. “I do celebrate Australia Day but I do absolutely have sympathy for our indigenous community in that regard,” she said. “I don’t consider it as a local government issue though, I see it as a federal government issue and a lot of people spoke after that and said it was a federal government issue. “I am not sure what will come out of that, I think there will be a

lot of discussion and I will be interested to see where that will go as well.” Mr Carter said changing the date would be a step forward for reconciliation. Sunday marks the first day of NAIDOC week during which the cultures of Aboriginal and Torres

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Strait Islanders people are celebrated in Australian communities. “I think more importantly it is defining for us in Australian identity and as a nation,” Mr Carter said about changing Australia day. “To respect its first peoples in

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change: Rodney Carter. who they really are and be honest with what effect it had upon

my people, and that together we choose a date for us all to celebrate not the sadness in our country’s history for my people, but use that time to give us strength to move forward with honesty and develop the identity together. “We would hope that it has a positive generational effect for our future generations, and that identity improves as it matures.” Mr Carter thought local government was the ideal forum to have the discussion. “Local governments have a close link with the communities so they are in a good position to facilitate discussions,” he said. “We would hope that this is a means for facilitating healthy and mature discussion about a date.”

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Evaporation pond woes continue

campaign is on: Chris Harrington, Anita Jack, Craig Niemann and Richard Guy. . Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Donations a welcome plus for dragon The community campaign to raise more than $750,000 to help fund a new Imperial Dragon has received a significant boost. The Guy family yesterday donated $50,000 to the Sun Loong 750 campaign, while Strategem Community Foundation, which is supported by local financial services firm Strategem, donated $5000. Confirming his family’s very generous donation during an announcement in the Golden Dragon Museum, Sun Loong 750 committee chairman Richard Guy

said the gesture continues a proud family tradition of supporting the Bendigo Easter Festival. ”My wife Claire and our daughters join me in making this donation. My father was involved in the acquisition of Sun Loong and it is fair to say that dragon blood flows through the veins of our family,” Mr Guy said. The campaign has now raised $187,000, including $100,000 from the City of Greater Bendigo and the Golden Dragon Museum is working towards its goal of $750,000 needed to pur-

chase a new Imperial Dragon, Dai Gum Loong, and his associated regalia, and restore and retire the iconic Sun Loong. Strategem Community Foundation chairman Chris Harrington said the foundation was pleased to support such a worthwhile cause. Golden Dragon Museum general manager Anita Jack said it was unlikely that Dai Gum Loong would be ready for the 2018 Bendigo Easter Parade. “We are yet to place an order with a dragon maker, so we are confident that Sun

Loong has one final solo parade left in him before we welcome Dai Gum Loong in 2019,” Ms Jack said. “Our fundraising target is $750,000 and the museum will soon be writing to the state and federal governments to seek their support and will be asking for $250,000 from each. “However, there is no guarantee our applications will be successful or if they are, that they will be granted in full.” To donate to the Sun Loong 750 campaign, visit www.daigumloong.com.au

COMMUNITY pressure to bring forward the rehabilitation of the Woodvale Evaporation ponds may have backfired with question marks over the cost to rehabilitate the land used by successive mining companies to treat groundwater. A copy of a closure plan given to the Bendigo Weekly outlines that the mining company Kralcopic Pty Ltd listed as GBM Gold has altered the previous licence holder’s plans that would have reformed into mounds the contaminated material, and capped it with clay and topsoil. The plan, prepared in May by environmental consultant Laura Chibnall, describes removing “the majority of the contaminated material to an offsite receiver that is suitable for the receipt of such material”. The report also suggests the contaminated material could be used to cap a tailings dam at Kangaroo Flat. At Woodvale, work would be done to return the land to a condition suitable for agriculture. The change in the rehabilitation strategy was said to have been prompted by community objection to

retaining the material on site. But community member Ian Magee said he believed the cost of the revised strategy would be much greater. And while Kralcopic complied with a regulator’s directive to provide a closure plan for the ponds by last December, Earth Resources Regulation has revealed a previous application to change the work plan containing closure plans failed to meet regulatory requirements. “The state’s mining regulator, Earth Resources Regulation, is currently assessing a work plan variation application from Kralcopic Pty Ltd, which includes rehabilitation options for the Woodvale evaporation ponds,” a spokesperson for the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources said this week. A total of $5.9 million is being held in reserve to cover rehabilitation work for all of Kralcopic’s leases, funds from which are drawn down progressively when work is completed. A GBM spokesman cast doubt about the authenticity of the report but failed to respond to follow up questions.

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Mulder stands firm NAIDOC FLAG RAISING CEREMONY Our languages matter

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A Flag Raising Ceremony in the Library Gardens will mark the beginning of NAIDOC Week 2017 in Bendigo. Everybody is welcome to join in the celebrations which will include: - Welcome to Country and Smoking ceremony - The official flag presentation and raising ceremony - Presentation of Access Australia Group Indigenous Scholarships Light refreshments provided.

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stating his case: John Mulder. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

3From Page 1 The report alleged Mr Mulder did not pay for the work until after he became aware of the IBAC investigation. “Whether these arrangements were consistent with the spirit and intent of applicable corporate policies and probity standards is a matter for Bendigo Health and the Department,” IBAC said in the report. “The Victorian Public Sector Code of Conduct states that public sector employees must use their powers in a responsible way and not use them to provide a personal benefit to themselves, their families or associates. It also states that public sector employees must observe the highest standards of integrity

in financial matters, including by maintaining a strict separation between work and personal financial matters. “The code explicitly states that public sector employees

Mr Mulder’s conduct is particularly concerning must only use or authorise the use of financial resources or facilities for work-related purposes. “Mr Mulder’s conduct is particularly concerning in light of his responsibilities

as CEO. He effectively sent a message to staff that it was acceptable to use the health service’s resources for personal benefit.” Speaking to the Weekly in May, Mr Mulder said he was looking forward to the completion of the Bendigo Health board investigation into his behaviour. In a statement and comments given to the Weekly, Mr Mulder reiterated that an anti-corruption watchdog report, which alleged he had made private use of Bendigo Health resources and gained unfairly by exploiting loopholes in his salary package, had nevertheless failed to find him guilty of corruption. Mr Mulder was approached for comment but declined.

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NBN progress slammed

BENDIGO has become the latest political battleground over national broadband as the city waits to hear it is to receive a smart city deal from the federal governments. NBNCo, charged with the broadband rollout, has announced offerings in the past two weeks that promise more than the fibre to the node connection it has been rolling out in Bendigo. Connection to FTTN has been plagued with problems because it relies on the aged copper network it was supposed to replace.

City of Greater Bendigo mayor Margaret O’Rourke visited NBNco and the office of federal communications minister Mitch Fifield in Canberra last week, and urged better community consultation in the face of complaints. NBNco announced on Tuesday the new wholesale plans for the alternative Sky Muster satellite service claiming it will increase peak downloads by up to 50 per cent. It will also trial a new fibre to the kerb connection in Epsom and Maiden Gully, two of the last Bendigo suburbs to access broadband. But amid mounting com-

plaints about the performance of broadband in Bendigo, it may be too little, too late. NBNco media releases contain the disclaimer that speeds

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per network to deliver broadband. “There are not putting enough nodes into Bendigo and that is why the whole rollout is just a disaster,” Ms Chesters said.

There are not putting enough nodes into Bendigo and that is why the whole rollout is just a disaster

on the NBN network are determined by a range of factors, and connecting to the network may take time. Bendigo MP Lisa Chesters claims the roll out of the network in Bendigo has been a debacle, because FTTN still relies on the cop-

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“It is not lie they are saying we will have a node for every 500 metres.” Referring to the case of podiatrist Nicholas Bate from Bendigo Foot Clinic whose IT advisers told to return to ADSL because the NBN connection did

not work and disrupted phone lines, Ms Chesters said: “Maybe the other nodes are already full or there are problems with the other nodes?” “But it is all guesswork and it is frustrating because the businesses here have complained about the copper for decades,” she said. “It is not like we didn’t know copper was the issue.” Mr Bates, whose business is in Rowan Street, just south of Bendigo’s CBD, said he would revisit broadband in the future. “It would be great if we could have a node that was closer than 1.2 km away,” he said.

Green Machine heads up the biggest lunch 3From Page 1 Speaking to the Bendigo Weekly earlier this week, the retired boxing legend said he was looking forward to coming back to Bendigo and meeting up with some old friends, and entertaining locals with a few stories from his highly decorated career. ‘’I’m looking forward to telling a story, my story and where I come from,” he said. Green said Bendigo can expect to hear about some of the ups and downs he has experienced throughout

Don’t ever let go or give up on a dream

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Composer Caitlin takes the prize than 100 entries in the 2017-18 Fanfare Competition. All students will work with industry professionals including mentor composers, conductor and sound engineers to refine their composition before finally

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his life, which also includes representing Australia at the Sydney Olympic Games, his commitment to fitness and a healthy lifestyle, his campaign against the coward’s punch, and his rivalry with Anthony Mundine, which culminated in the February 3 fight at the Adelaide Oval where Green won a tight points decision before announcing his retirement. “Don’t ever let go or give up on a dream,” he said. Organisers of the Bendigo Weekly hosted Biggest Ever Blokes Lunch have given the event a new look in 2017, with the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia fundraising event moving to a new home at the Bendigo Stadium. Organising committee chairman

Neil Macdonald said the larger venue would allow more men to have the chance to attend the lunch and to hear from Danny Green. “We hope this year’s fundraiser will be our most successful yet, and securing Danny Green is a massive coup for the event and for Bendigo,” he said. “Danny’s career speaks for itself, and we know he is also a proud advocate for health and fitness, as well as a passionate anti-coward’s punch campaigner.” Mr Macdonald said a fleet of buses has been organised as an option to ferry lunch guests both to and from the stadium. Sponsorship opportunities for this year’s event are still available, with gold sponsorship ($5000) and silver sponsorship ($2500) packages both offering promotion opportunities in the lead up to and on the day of the November 24 lunch, as well as acknowledgement on event collateral and ticket allocations. Gold level sponsors already on board include Commonwealth Bank, Bendigo Stadium, Bendigo Weekly, Symes Motors BMW, WIN Network and VORM Traffic, while silver sponsors include Friswell Electrical and BRB Electrical. “We look forward to the support of the local community to help make a difference in the fight against prostate cancer,” Mr Macdonald said. Sponsorship inquiries should be made to Neil Macdonald on 0430037922. Tickets for this year’s event, which kicks off at noon on Friday, November 24 at the Bendigo Stadium, cost $1200 for a table of 10. For all ticket inquiries, please contact the Bendigo Weekly on 5440 2500.

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City of Greater Bendigo 2017/2018 Budget Listening and responding to our community Message from the Mayor

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Bendigo City of Greater /2018 Budget 2017

world’s o - Creating the Greater Bendig nity. most liveable commu

The 2017/2018 Budget and Community Plan have now been adopted and represent the start of our four year vision for our community. The Budget includes a $60.1M investment in new projects and maintaining and renewing existing infrastructure. The Budget also invests $163.5M in continuing to fund critical services for our community through the operating Budget. This year’s rate rise will be two per cent, in line with the State Government’s rate cap.

for all; Wellbeing and fairness; Strengthening the economy; Presentation and managing growth; Environmental sustainability; and Embracing our culture and heritage. Council is pleased to present the 2017-2018 Budget to the community.

The Budget supports the six key goals outlined in the Greater Bendigo Community Plan 2017-2021, which are: Lead and govern

Lead and govern for all • Contribution to the development of a regional tourism website, in partnership with neighbouring Councils $100,000

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 Creation of central volunteer database to support and coordinate the efforts of the City’s many generous volunteers $10,000 • Development of a new IT system to better plan for and manage Council’s fleet, plant and equipment, and achieve more efficient use of Council’s assets $80,000

Presentation and managing growth • Building new footpaths $1.3M  New dog parks in Kangaroo Flat $42,000 and California Gully $32,000 • Renewing sealed roads $10M, renewing unsealed roads $3.2M, and maintaining drainage $3.3M • New sealed roads $2.2M • Replacement of Heathcote public toilets $300,000

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• Developing a sustainable model for regional swimming pools $30,000

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• Complete a feasibility study to explore the development of a Regional Scale Solar facility $30,000

 Garden Gully synthetic hockey pitch replacement $1.3M

Environmental sustainability

Community Plan 2017-2021 The Greater Bendigo City Council has formally adopted the 2017-2021 Community Plan to guide its work over the next four years. The adopted Community Plan also confirms Council’s new vision Greater Bendigo – creating the world’s most liveable community. The Plan is guided by six overarching goals: • Lead and govern for all • Wellbeing and fairness • Strengthening the economy • Presentation and managing growth • Environmental sustainability • Embracing our culture and heritage Each of the six goals is accompanied by a four year strategy, which provides the basis for actions and decision-making over the Council term.

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creating the world’s most The liveable community. Community Plan will also be supported by yearly Action Plans, which will provide details of the initiatives and activities Council will deliver for the community in that time period. Each budget decision the Council makes will also help tick off items in the yearly Action Plan.

The Community Plan has been informed by priorities from previously adopted plans and strategies, a thorough community engagement process and the diverse range of core services delivered by staff.

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Embracing our culture and heritage Strengthening the economy • Funding towards the provision of mobile phone towers in Mia Mia and Raywood to address mobile blackspots $10,000 • Further progressing Marong Business Park $200,000  Small business promotion and support $50,000 • Bendigo Small Business Festival $15,000

 Funding towards the replacement of Sun Loong $100,000 • Christmas decorations for Greater Bendigo’s retail areas and communities $100,000 • Arch replacement in the Chinese Precinct $280,000 • Lake Eppalock Development Plan $20,000

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Census provides Bendigo picture THE 2016 Census will yield statistical reports for years to come but the raw data released this week shows us Bendigo is slightly older than the average Australian, less likely to be married and more likely to define ourselves as having no religion. The newest data shows Bendigo’s population continues to grow but we are less well off than the average Aussie. More than 23 per cent of us are living on less than $650 a week and only 8.6 per cent are earning more than $3000 in gross weekly income – almost half the Australian average. On the plus side, Bendigo residents who filled out last year’s census were paying, on, average, less in mortgage repayments and less in rent. The median monthly repayments of those people was $1387, across Australia the amount was $1755.

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Median weekly rent was $250 in Bendigo compared to $335 Australia-wide. The Census data also shows we are more reliant on motor vehicles, only 5.5 per cent of Bendigonians living without one at all compared to 7.5 per cent of Australians, and more than the average owning two or three cars. Bendigo residents are also behind on internet access in their home and we have far fewer apartments in the city than the Australian average but more three bedroom homes. But where Bendigo really differs from the average Australian is the ethnic composition of our population. Only 10.1 per cent of us have parents that were born overseas compared with a third of Australians. Three quarters of Bendigo residents have parents who were

both born in Australia compared with less than half of Australians. But Bendigo has a greater proportion of residents whose parents were born in Myanmar than the Australian average. And Karen was the most spoken language in Bendigo homes other than English when the Census survey was taken. A total of 870 people recorded that Karen was their spoken language. Only 10,270 Karen live in Australia. In our homes, more people are doing more unpaid domestic work than the average Aussie. Of the families in Bendigo, 40.4 per cent were couple families with children, 39.7 per cent were couple families without children and 18.3 per cent were one parent families. Single parents were 82.8 per cent likely to be women.

Cash on the right track SOME rail services in Bendigo will get the benefit of $91 million of the $1.5 billion the Federal Government has handed to the Victorian government after weeks of political point scoring between commonwealth and state. The funds allocated to Bendigo’s rail infrastructure will upgrade the line between Bendigo and Echuca which is one of the slowest in Victoria. The upgrade will extend to improving signalling on the Bendigo Metro routes, to Epsom and Eaglehawk. The state government said the $1.5 billion was given to Victoria as part of the asset recycling initiative, but Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull had claimed the money was from the federal infrastructure budget, the former fund having been closed. Bendigo Metro last year started to provide weekday services between the city’s suburbs and the number of services have steadily increased. The City of Greater Bendigo council has welcomed the funding injection, claiming improved services will relieve road traffic congestion. “Bendigo is a key service hub for resident in central and northern Vic-

fare deal: Services should improve. toria and people look to us for employment opportunities, healthcare needs and lifestyle attractions, so the improvements that will be made as a result of this funding will be appreciated by commuters and visitors alike,” mayor Margaret O’Rourke said.

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HAND cyclist Michael Taylor has been named the Cloud Copy Click Sports Star of the Year nominee for June, following his outstanding success at the 2017 National para cycling championships held in Somers. Representing the powerhouse Echuca/Moama Cycling Club, Taylor won gold in both the individual time trial and road race events in the Handcycle H3 category, and his nomination adds to last year’s acknowledgement after he cycled to victory in his category at the prestigious New York Marathon. Competing in the para-cycling championships late in April, Taylor completed the demanding 21.6 kilometre time trial circuit in a time of 35 minutes, 3.9 seconds, to finish more than 22 seconds ahead of his nearest rival. He then backed up from success on the first day of competition to take victory in the road race, com-

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Earlier this year, Taylor also won the Victorian state individual time trial championship at Casey Fields, with a scintillating average speed of 38.63km/h. He also won the road race title. Taylor, renowned for his immense upper body strength and mental toughness, is a regular winner on the Masters circuit, with a recent victory in the Geelong Masters individual time trial among his many victories. The Cloud Copy Click Sports Star of the Year award winners will be announced at a black tie function to be held at the All Seasons Quality resort on Friday, February 23, 2018.

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who are less fortunate to celebrate their time of motherhood with practical gifts,” she said. “If you have nursery equipment, clothes or toys that you no longer use, we can get it to someone who really needs it. “We want to encourage the community to re-think before they throw away perfectly good baby gear, consider the families that could be helped by these simple, but generous donations.” The drive will be held on Satur-

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REFUGEE children arriving in Bendigo will find settling in a lot easier with dozens of free books to soon become available from Bendigo Community Health Services sites. The BCHS Settlement Services team have taken possession of three Little Book Box Libraries. The libraries will be filled with donated books for children to read, borrow and take. Bendigo Community Health Services settlement services team manager Martine Street said the organisation was keen to get the little libraries during Refugee Week. “These little libraries will be a part of a program to provide every newlyarrived child with a book as part of their welcome package,” Ms Street said. “The Book Boxes will

BOOK CHOICE: Martine Street and Department of Education and Training’s Damien Jenkyn. also be placed in our service area so children can use them when they attend with their parents. “We think the Book

Boxes are a wonderful resource. They encourage children to engage with books and through them become familiar with or

strengthen what is often a new language. Stories are a traditional way of learning, but some of these children will have never owned a book. Bendigo Education City chair Maria Simpson said research showed that being prepared with the necessary range of words and reading skills before children start school was fundamental to success. “This has a direct impact on a child’s success not only in school but also in gaining and maintaining employment. “We want every child in Bendigo to have the right to a successful and happy school life and to contribute positively to our Bendigo community and businesses in the future,” she said. Donations can be made at www.cfcv.com.au

A hundred years of child care BENDIGO’S maternal and child health nurses had a special celebration of the centenary of MCH services in Victoria. City of Greater Bendigo mayor Margaret O’Rourke attended the event and said the first Baby Health Centre opened in Melbourne in June 1917 as a way to help prevent infants dying from starvation and disease. “Over the years, the service evolved from a surveillance and illness model to a health promotion model,” Cr O’Rourke said. “The MCH service is now a free service for all Victorian children and their families, from birth to school age. “Our nurses are highly trained – Victoria is the only state in Australia that requires maternal and child health nurses to be midwives as well as nurses – and work to support families in the critical first few years of a child’s life.” The council’s MCH nurses have a combined 260 years of service. They work across 13 Maternal and Child Health Centres. The team delivers a number of critical services to the community, which include the Universal MCH Service (for all families), the Enhanced MCH service (for families with additional needs) and a 24 hour MCH line.

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Geared up for NAIDOC week

NAIDOC week 2107 kicks off this year officially on Sunday, July 2 although there will be events leading up and following the week-long celebration of Aboriginal and Islander culture. The Bendigo NAIDOC week committee met for the last time on Tuesday, to finalise the program. Flag raising ceremonies will take place today at Bendigo and Districts Aboriginal Co-operative’s newly completed facility at 119 Prouses Road, and on Monday at the town hall. The marquee event is

the BDAC NAIDOC dinner and awards starting at 6pm tonight at the All Seasons Resort. Other events during the week include family tree planting, NAIDOC children’s day, a market day at La Trobe University, the welcome to baby ceremony, two art exhibitions and the launch of the Dja Dja Wurrung historic tram. Bringing indigenous culture into the community, creating the opportunity for Australians to learn about the oldest culture in the nation, has brought together more than a dozen

Central Victorian organisations. With Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation and BDAC on the organising committee is the City of Greater Bendigo, Victorian Police and state government departments, hospitals, sports clubs and schools. “NAIDOC week brings our culture into the mainstream and allows us to celebrate it,” committee chairperson Leanne Fary said.

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centenarian: Joan Bolitho marked her 100th birthday yesterday. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Joan celebrates 100 years Joan Bolitho marked a very special day yesterday, and celebrated her 100th birthday Her family and the nurses from Bethlehem Aged Care threw her a party. Family members visited from Melbourne and Queensland to attend the party, and she received a letter from Jacinta Allan MP congratulating her on the milestone. Although Joan did not call for major celebration re-

garding her 100th birthday, she says that a big contribution to living so long would be the fact that she has had a very happy family throughout her life. Born in England and growing up in Melbourne, Joan has had an eventful life with tap and ballroom dancing, tennis, being around during the time of horse and carriage, and even working as a dressmaker for her first job. Throughout her life, Joan

had many friends and loved socialising, she often did this by cooking for her friends and family. Joan says her most significant memory would be a few months back, when one of the nurses from the aged care facility took her for a ride in her 1940 yellow hot rod car. The aged care workers said Joan is a determined person and she works hard each week to complete her physio work. – Georgia Bottams

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A 90-year game The Golden Square Croquet Club was formed 90 years ago because traditionally women weren’t allowed to play bowls. While they couldn’t play with the men, the women started up the croquet club. This observation was made by club member Caroline Smith who along with her colleagues was celebrating the club’s 90th anniversary. As part of the celebra-

tion, the members got together for a party in the club rooms. Mrs Smith said she loved croquet because it kept her alive and active. “We also meet with other clubs so that’s always fun too,” she said. There were some 30 people at the party who were joined by councillor Matt Emond. While the majority of members are women in the

Golden Square Club, both men and women are welcome to play. Mrs Smith said that the club was always looking for new members, young and old, even if they were just looking for a social game. The Golden Square Croquet Club is part of the Golden Square Bowling and Croquet Club. The croquet club is affiliated with the Northern District Croquet Association.

The Venture Financial Advisers team, based in the heart of Bendigo welcomes Jacques who has over 17 years’ experience in the financial services industry. he is passionate about protecting client’s wealth through risk insurance and helping them to achieve financial security and goals. Jacques chose the career path of financial planning to help make a difference in client’s lives. Growing up on the family farm in South Africa, agriculture and small business lie close to his heart. Being raised in the farming community, he has seen the effect that drought can have on farmers, their families and the wider community. he also knows the serious consequences that a lack of financial planning can have on families should a loved one pass away or be permanently injured from an accident or illness. As such he is very passionate about providing risk insurance solutions to clients. In South Africa, Jacques completed his Law degree and decided it was time to move on from the family farm. he moved into financial planning in 2000, at age 28. Starting in a small rural firm, Jacques serviced rural clients, mostly farmers. To

progress his career prospects he joined the financial planning arm of one of the big 4 banks in South Africa. Progressing in the banking environment, Jacques was among the top Wealth Planners within ABSA Private Bank. It was then in 2008 that Jacques and his family decided to move to Australia. After starting off in Townsville, Jacques and his family moved to Swan hill where he worked at Dodgshun Medlin, a local accounting and financial planning firm. The Dykema family loved Swan hill and made lifelong friends, especially at the Uniting Church on Beverage Street. Wanting to progress again, Jacques accepted a position in Bendigo at SWR Wealth Management, where he worked for the next four years between the Bendigo and Cohuna offices. Calling Bendigo home now, he is involved at his local CFA Brigade at Axe Creek. Jacques has been with prominent Bendigo Financial Planning firm, Venture Financial Advisers since March 2017. If you’d like to have a chat with Jacques about your financial situation, he can be contacted on 03 5434 7600 or j.dykema@venturebendigo.com.au

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Grants to stage events LOCAL artists, creative practitioners and organisations and community groups are invited to apply for grants to stage events, activities and projects as part of the 2018 Regional Centre for Culture program. The state government grants of between $1500 and $30,000 are to support new creative activities that will take place in the region in 2018 as part of the year-long program. Applicants must be based in the City of Greater Bendigo, Mount Alexander Shire, Central Goldfields Shire or Hepburn Shire. The Regional Centre for Culture program is taking shape with the announcement of two initiatives that will anchor the year-long program and engage local artists - Multicultural Arts Victoria’s Emerge program and an enhanced outing of Bendigo’s popular projection festival Enlighten. The Emerge program presents public programs and activities alongside workshops and skills development for local artists from culturally diverse backgrounds. The Enlighten projection festival was established in 2016 as a small-scale public art project that brought local young people together with artists and mentors to create artworks which were projected onto Bendigo buildings, shopfronts, public spaces and laneways. The state government has provided a the City of Greater Bendigo council with a $160,000 grant which will support the festival to build on its success and to host a series of workshop and development activities in 2017 culminating in an expanded projection festival in 2018. Further activities and opportunities for local artists and groups will be announced in the lead up to 2018. Applications for the Regional Centre for Culture Local Grants program will close on August 31. For program guidelines and application templates, visit www.creative.vic.gov.au/grants

Cairo to Cape Town WHY would you spend four months riding through 11 African countries from Cairo to Cape Town, under scorching sun, against fierce headwinds and over thousands of kilometres of corrugations, mud and sand? Even with the support of a group ride and with some amazing experiences, the challenges were at times so overwhelming that Natalie Jacobson even questioned why she was doing it. But she learned a few things during the trip. Mental grit was essential. For Natalie it was all about appreciating the suffering and keeping it in perspective. “Most of the time it’s varying levels of discomfort and pain as well,” she said. “And then there’s a handful of times in the four months where there’s absolute joy. “It’s those times of bliss and joy that make up for all the hardship… I think.” Natalie said it’s not about physical fitness, it’s the mental determination. “The idea of cycling sometimes over 200 kilometres day after day for months is daunting,” she said. “There were times when the seemingly never-ending corrugations made people really angry – including myself. When I felt myself getting frustrated I had a little break. Other people had tantrums. There were definitely a few bikes thrown.” Did she ever have a tanti? “There were times when I pushed my bike down... aggressively,” she said.

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TRUE GRIT: Natalie’s ride was challenging but hugely rewarding. For Natalie, Africa is all about nature, being exposed to as much of the environment including local people and culture as possible. “Cycling is the most nonthreatening way to travel. Rwanda was a real surprise,” she said. “After crossing the border

the roads changed and it was smooth – the Switzerland of Africa – where there’s a 50 kilometre speed limit and cars and vehicles give bicycles a lot of room. “Other people in the group had cycled the Alps in Europe and they said Rwanda was better, and not only was the cy-

cling perfect, having banned the plastic bag years ago the countryside was pristine.” Bikes were the preferred mode of transport, and Natalie found herself in countless conversations as locals rode beside her. “People were so happy, and fun, and so excited...even grandmas rushed out onto the street with shouts of encouragement,” she said. “Stress goes hand in hand with our post-modern Western lifestyle. “The physical body can recover but mental wellbeing is the core... it’s more important. I had a whole kaleidoscope of emotions over there but at no point did I feel stressed.” Natalie said we are so lucky in central Victoria – beautiful scenery, environment. “It’s comparable to New Zealand, the US and the UK. You don’t have to travel to the other side of the world to see beauty,” she said. And if Natalie was ever to return to Africa, she’d go back to Namibia. “I just felt it sort of grabs you by the heart... the landscape. The reds, the big open sky. There’s an eternal sunset, just the colours. “I’m not a religious person but if I was ever going to believe in God that place would have made me. It felt like a spiritual place but still very harsh and very dry. “The sand dunes are extraordinary and the quiver trees are like sculptures. A little bit other worldly and prehistoric.” – Ben Shue

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Food issue a problem By SHARON KEMP

THE organisers behind Bendigo’s emergency food distribution agree that there is still not community awareness about the size of the local need for food. And in everyday life, working and relaxing among Bendigo’s rich goldfields architecture, you could be forgiven for not believing the stomachs of so many of the city’s residents are empty.

Foodshare has grown quickly in its three years of operation

NEW SITE: The war service of rail workers will be remembered. At this event an honour roll was unveiled for the loco men. This Honour Roll hung in the

loco driver’s room which was next to the loco depot, until it was demolished around 1985.

The position of that room is where the flagpole, plaque and Lone Pine now sits.

Bendigo Foodshare is distributing more than 400 kilograms of fresh fruit and vegetables a week, most of which is picked up from local supermarkets as excess stock. It makes up 40 per cent of the food Foodshare distributes, the total of which is about 40,000kg a month. More than half comes from local sources, the rest from Foodbank Victoria in Melbourne. Local food producers are donating loads of dairy items and staples, ahead of the due by date, including yoghurt maker Parmalat and food manufacturer Simplot. Walk into the Foodshare’s

Long Gully depot early Tuesday morning and you will see pallets of bread, watermelons, cucumbers and carrots, cans of tuna and fruit, jars of pasta sauce and boxes of muesli bars. Foodshare also has capacity to store perishable food in fridges and a freezer, but general manager Steve Coles said ideally all donated food should be sent out to schools and relief agencies as soon as possible after it comes in. Cold storage, he said, was so that the supply of food could be smoothed out by keeping some in reserve for times when the supply is otherwise low. Foodshare has grown quickly in its three years of operation and now provides food to 105 agencies including more than 50 schools where it is served in breakfast clubs giving some hungry students a good start to the day. The research showing the benefits of feeding students in schools is so compelling, according to Foodshare board member Dean Shirley, he knows of teachers who have paid out of their own pocket to feed kids who are going without. Fellow directors Jennifer Alden, who is also a City of Greater Bendigo councillor, and Michael Armstrong see a role for Foodshare in food education. But operated and managed as it is by volunteers, with funds available for only one part time job, the agency’s job in the meantime is to keep the food going to those who are hungry.

CLASS ACT: Principals are working for a common goal.

Schools boost for health BENDIGO principals have been asked to consider pledging to a healthy school initiative that will include limiting sweet drinks during class time. Bendigo Health director of healthy community Andy Sloane addressed a meeting of Bendigo principals and took the opportunity to encourage schools to adopt a broader health program. Schools can be accredited as a healthy school by complying with criteria set by the Victorian government’s Achievement program.

Ms Sloane said most people would understand that 400ml of lemonade would contain nine teaspoons of sugar but less known was that some brands of flavoured milk contained 16 teaspoons of sugar and fruit juice 12 teaspoons. “Some of these things are sliding under the radar,” Ms Sloane said, but the health risks were serious. She said if students were receiving healthy eating education in the classroom, those messages should be replicated in the school canteen.

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THE Honouring Victorian Railway service was held last Friday V/Line and the Bendigo District RSL marked 100 years since the dedication of the Bendigo Loco Honour Roll and 102 years since the dedication of a flag pole. This new service rededicated the Bendigo Loco Roll of Honour and the original flag pole. It also included the unveiling of a plaque and a Lone Pine to remember all Victorian Railmen and women who served in both active and peace time duty, particularly those who paid the supreme sacrifice. When the call to arms came for World War I, many Bendigo Railway men and women left home to go fight for their country. In 1915 a large patriotic ceremony took place at the Bendigo loco depot roundhouse where a large flag pole was erected to honour those who were leaving. In 1917 a social event took place to commemorate the opening of the Victorian Railway Institute Hall, which then was located at the front of the Bendigo Railway Station.

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Leadership gone missing in Bendigo I’ve been patiently waiting for responses from our business and community leaders, along with local politicians, to two challenging letters to the editor by Michael McKenzie, and Robert Smallpage, early in June, calling for mandated periodic independent reviews of local councils. Mayor Margaret O’Rourke, Robert Johanson (Chairman Bendigo Bank), Ken Marchingo (Haven CEO), MPs Jacinta Allan and Maree Edwards have always been quick to comment on social and economic issues that impact on Bendigo, its residents and the wider community. But on this particular issue they have remained silent. Why? Given the overwhelming success of the independent review of the City of Greater Bendigo council we now have a perfect template that could be easily rolled out throughout the state at minimum cost for the betterment of all Victorians. Bendigo could go down in history as the prime mover in pushing for this positive reform proposal. As councils are monopoly suppliers of services run by bureaucrats there seems to be an irresistible case for periodic independent reviews. I have yet to find an efficient monopoly. Bendigo deserves better leadership. It appears to me that the cosy club surrounding our city offices has little interest in seeking further improvements and efficiencies for councils that would provide the biggest benefit to the approximately 55 per cent of people earning, or receiving benefits of less than $35,000 per annum. It is still not too late for our leaders and politicians to act. Colin Carrington, Heathcote

It’s your chance I refer to your editorial Bendigo Weekly, June 24 It’s your chance. Congratulations to the Weekly, it is a great concept to have a column for contributors to submit articles with a 500-word limit. As you rightly point out your newspaper has been providing the greatest opportunity in Bendigo for residents to express their opinions and facilitate discussion about local issues. I personally thank you for the opportunities you have given me to express opinions that sometimes may be controversial, hold coun-

cillors and council to account and often contain criticism of the individuals involved. I hope you will continue to provide these opportunities to be frank and fearless. I do not want to see the era of political correctness protect councils, councillors or other individuals and prevent them from being “outed” when efforts to obtain information are obfuscated, information is manipulated, facts distorted or the community ignored. Debate is healthy and a sign of a vibrant democracy. Governance and performance issues in local government, state government departments and associated bodies and other businesses and organisations should always be scrutinised. Particularly where our elected representatives, ratepayers funds and taxes are involved. Ultimately it is the individual leaders of these organisation that must be held to account. The names of the individual leaders of those organisation should be able to be published. If there is to be improved performance then these individual leaders are the persons who are responsible and must be the drivers of change. Maybe my hopes are forlorn, but I hope the Bendigo Weekly does not became another victim of the PC brigade. Colin Burns, Longlea

More to remember Cliff Richards, President Bendigo District RSL sub-branch in his letter Workers honoured, Bendigo Weekly, June 23 omits to mention the arrival by train at the Bendigo Railway Station in 1917 of the then Prime Minister of Australia and sitting member for the Federal Seat of Bendigo Billy Hughes. Nor of his failure to win a referendum to introduce conscription. This was well reported by the Bendigonian and the Bendigo Advertiser reported that the Baptist minister of the time said in a speech on National Service that he “would rather see an entire generation perish than that the British Empire should disappear”. Last year Mr Richards failed to commemorate the centenary of the sinking of the Brittanic – the sister ship of the Titanic – a hospital ship sent to Egypt to evacuate Australian wounded from the Dardanelles. No ceremony marked the 75th anniversary of the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor or the sinking

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of the HMAS Sydney where the chief surgeon and the dentist had both been residents of Bendigo. Perhaps this would have prompted queries as to the fate of the 136 survivors of the German Raider the Kormoran. Old soldiers don’t die they just fade away. Mick Sandiford, Bendigo

Such savage thoughts I refer to Eric Lakey’s letter, A turn for the worse, Bendigo Weekly, June 23 and I wonder where such savage thoughts emanate from. I must be one of the leftists Mr Lakey refers to, as I struggle to see what is actually wrong with aspiring to a better, fairer and more equitable world where my children and grandchildren might live in peace and prosperity. By demonising the victims of the ruthless culture of modern western society Mr Lakey implies that there is a simple alternative and, in some cases that is true but to paint single parents, homeless people, the indigenous, refugees and domestic violence victims as people who are personally and completely responsible for their status in life borders on ridiculous. A woman with three kids getting punched from one end of the house to the other is a victim Mr Lakey, not a perpetrator of some heinous

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act and drug addicts, problem gamblers and alcoholics suffer medical issues rather than some simple-toovercome attitudinal problem, but I am all but certain you will hate that comment and regard it simply as the ravings of a left wing lunatic, which you are, of course, free to believe. And I got a great chuckle relative to the “free love” era which I grew up in as did my wife of 35plus years as did my mate and his wife of some 45 years. Disrespect for authority gets a run in your letter too; what authority is that to which you refer sir? The fascists of Germany who we sent troops to fight, the British settlers in 1788 who forgot to ask for permission before they took the place over or was it the authority of the churches which are now the subject of a royal commission or was it some other faultless authority? I won’t even bother with the “laissez-faire” mob you so dislike with all those nasty folk who want a clean planet for their kids or those terrible LGBTI crowd who have the temerity to think they are equal to you and I when it comes to who they choose to love and spend their lives with, I ask, how dare they? Oh, and I note that you believe that being pro-Islam is a nasty thing too. What about pro-Buddhists, proHindus, pro-pantheists, freedom of

thought for atheists and hundreds of thousands of others? Stephen Colbert, Wedderburn

So animals don’t matter I have been witnessing this week the destruction of habitat of dozens of animals as hundreds of trees are being removed. A front end loader rips off branches, throwing them to the ground towards a small group of kangaroos and a small joey as they quickly scurry away. A tree down that was home to a possum and another with a deserted birds nest. The land of the service road in Kangaroo Flat was a wetland and stood as the last safe and green space for hundreds of animals all being destroyed. Approval of a planning permit still doesn’t make it right and developers’ greed and lack of public consciousness should be the only thing being destroyed. It is always the case that the residents are landed with the dirt, dust, noise and road closures so the developers can run away at the end and take no responsibility. Hey but why should they, they have a permit and of course that makes it alright – I say it does not. Stuart Symes, Epsom

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Dragon unites us THE community campaign for a new Imperial Dragon is an important one for Bendigo and for our city’s reputation. Bendigo residents are well used to the massive crowds that line the city streets at Easter each year as the magnificence of our city’s rich Chinese heritage parades by, and we are all equally well aware of the immense value of our local Chinese community to the city’s tourism sector. But Sun Loong – and before him, Loong, actually means a lot more to this city. The contribution made by the Chinese community to our city, from its earliest beginnings, has been incredible, and the colour, vibrancy and the fireworks that usually accompany Sun Loong as he parades past thousands of adoring residents and visitors each Easter only draws more of us to his appeal and charm. Our early Chinese settlers were treated appallingly and they were subjected to some completely abhorrent practices and standards that we

lia, is important not just for us, but generations of Bendigo residents to come. The small community group overseeing the fundraising effort includes the editors of both this newspaper and of the Bendigo Advertiser – that is also a very rare circumstance. It’s happened only once or twice before in the past 20 years that two otherwise fierce everyday competitors can recognise the importance of an initiative such as this, and agree to channel their respective organisation’s efforts towards such an important community capacity building campaign. Our committee is now working on the necessary supporting documentation to boost our future applications to both the state and federal governments for their important support and contribution to the next generation Imperial Dragon – Dai Gum Loong. But we all have the chance to contribute, and every donation, no matter how small, can and will help.

Editorial Comment would never accept today. Despite this, the Chinese willingness to contribute to early Bendigo continued, and for that, we should all be extremely grateful. Through time, the city’s many colourful dragons, their associated regalia and the acquired learnings of a bygone era have gone a long way to firmly establishing Sun Loong, our biggest and arguably most popular dragon, as a symbol of this city’s rich multicultural history and the enormous contribution made by the Chinese community over such a long period of time. In a modern city such as Bendigo, we are very fortunate to have such opportunities to celebrate our past in such a way. So the community push for a new dragon, and his assorted rega-

mayor’s opinion By MARGARET O’ROURKE City of Greater Bendigo Mayor

IT’S weeks like the one I’ve had that make being mayor so thoroughly enjoyable and such an honour. Here’s a quick re-cap of some of the highlights. On Monday we celebrated 100 years of Maternal and Child Health services. This is such a critical service for new mums and families. The City of Greater Bendigo’s Maternal and Child Health nurses have a combined 260 years of service and work across 13 centres. In Victoria, all maternal and child health nurses must be midwives as well as nurses, so our community is certainly in good hands. I relied on a Maternal and Child Health service in Hobart when I had both my girls. Being a new mum is overwhelming but the Maternal and Child Health nurses give great support, and they help connect new parents with each other. So it was lovely to share a party pie (those

who know me well, will know I love a party pie) in the Bendigo Library with the unsung heroes that help families navigate the joyful but daunting experience of parenthood. Thank you to all our wonderful Maternal and Child Health nurses. On Tuesday the federal government announced it would contribute to the state government’s re-

to begin investigating the 150-place dementia village component. According to Alzheimer’s Australia there are currently more than 413,000 Australians living with dementia. The potential of this project, led by Heathcote Health and supported by council, is very exciting for our community, which could lead the way in help-

Bendigo simply cannot be without an Imperial Dragon at Easter gional rail program, which will fund stage two of the Bendigo Metro Rail project and rail upgrades for the Bendigo-Echuca line, which our community will really benefit from. Then on Wednesday, the state government announced $150,000 towards the development of a feasibility study to investigate building a dementia village in Heathcote. The goal is to raise $300,000 but these initial funds will allow the study

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ITH a population of just more than 5000 people, Moama is hardly the kind of place you expect to find a superstar. Well, no one told Isaiah Firebrace that. In the past two years, the teen has transformed from a small town singer with big dreams, to one of Australia’s most successful artists, and he’s coming to Bendigo. Along the way he’s won The X Factor, released a debut single that charted all over the world, and represented Australia in the Eurovision Song Contest. All that at just 17 years of age. It’s a long way from Moama. Isaiah is no stranger to hard work. He knew what he wanted, and he was determined to make it happen. “I always felt in my heart that I knew what I wanted to do in life and that was make music,” he said. “But it was a challenge coming from a small country town and living so far from the city.”

Pursuing his passion meant sacrifice, so every weekend he would trek from Moama to Melbourne with one thing on his mind. “I knew this is what it would take,” he said. “I’d catch the train or the bus to Melbourne and do five hours of vocal training; this was every weekend and the trip was six hours, which meant leaving home early morning, but I knew I had to do it.” It’s this commitment that has driven Isaiah to success. After winning The X Factor in 2016, Isaiah buckled down and released his debut album, anchored by lead single, It’s Gotta Be You. The song quickly found an international audience, with It’s Gotta Be You racking up streams in the five digits and going double platinum in Sweden and Norway. The song is about to hit over 100 million streams.

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The milestones keep adding up for Isaiah, who recently made his mark in Los Angeles as part of the star studded G’Day LA event in Hollywood. “Those moments are surreal for me,” he said. “I’m just this guy from Moama.” Isaiah represented Australia at Eurovision, the largest music television show in the world. He performed in front of a television audience of more than 250 million people finishing in the top 10. To celebrate his journey, Isaiah brings his 90 minute show with his band to Bendigo’s Ulumbarra Theatre on Sunday, August 6. This is a one-off all ages family event for his home crowd. Get your tickets early. $59.90 from www. gotix.com.au or from the venue box office 5434 6100. Or meet Isaiah in person with the strictly limited VIP Meet and Greet tickets.

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N a fusion of her passion for words and art, Pamela Reid’s latest exhibition Pen to Paper evokes images felt when reading thought-provoking literature. Writers such as W Somerset Maugham, William Shakespeare, Charles Dickens, John Ruskin and DH Lawrence have influenced Pamela’s works on paper. She uses several mediums across

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printmaking techniques (lino-cut, monotype, intaglio etching), as well as working with charcoal, pastel and acrylic paints. Pen to Paper will run from July 4 to August 3 at the Capital Theatre foyer gallery, 50 View Street, Bendigo. The opening is Saturday, July 8, 2pm until3.30pm.

The Shape of Us Lisa Ireland, Macmillan Australia, $29.99

S part of Naidoc week the annual Knuldoorong community art exhibition will be held at Dudley House, View Street This colourful and popular exhibition displays the work of a diverse group of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have come together to showcase their artistic talent. Some of the artists featured this year include Anne Conway, Ian Clarke, Janet Bromley, Robin Davis and Troy Firebrace.

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Friday, June 30 Sidewalk Astronomy: 5pm - 6.30pm, Discovery Science and Technology Centre. 7 Railway Place, Bendigo. $2. Details: 5447 7690. Saturday, July 1 and Sunday, July 2 Orchid Clubs challenge: Wes Vine Hall, Truscott Reserve, Murdock Street, California Gully. Saturday noon - 4pm, Sunday 9am - 3pm. Admission $5. Orchid sales, commercial sellers in attendance. Saturday, July 1 Dance: Spring Gully Hall, 8pm - midnight. Music by Family Rhythm dance band. Good program. Prizes and raffle. $9. Home cooked supper. Details: 5444 2953.

Bendigo’s Indonesian music and dance group “Mugi Rahayu” is looking for new members. Free sessions are held every Saturday from 2pm at 101 Carneys Road, Eppalock. Contact Aaron or Nita, 5439 2678. Email: aaronita94@gmail.com. Monday, July 3 Dance. Every Monday night 7.30pm - 9.30pm. A fun way to exercise, socialise and enjoy great CD music. Beginners welcome. $4 entry. Spring Gully Hall, 135 Spring Gully Road. Details: 5444 2953. Wednesday, July 5 Basic Rock ’n’ roll dance lessons: Bendigo Rockin’ 50s five weeks starting July 5. $25 pp for five weeks. 7.30pm start. 7.15 first night registration. No partner

required. Bendigo Club, 22 Park Street. Details: 0438 895 380. History of the Ballarat Observatory: A presentation by Judith Bailey from the Ballarat Astronomical Society. 7.30pm at Discovery Science and Technology Centre, Bendigo. $2 entry. Details: 5470 6349. Thursday, July 6 Trading Table: Strath Village Shopping Complex hosted by the St John of God Hospital Auxiliary. Cakes jams and handicraft will be on sale. Details: 5439 7401. Old Time Dance: Eaglehawk Senior Citizens Hall, Darling Street. Eaglehawk. 8pm - 11pm. Entry $5. Details: 5442 1815.

OUR women, one challenge: to lose unwanted weight. In all four cases obesity is an issue – but is it the root of the quartet’s problems or merely a scapegoat, deftly deflecting attention away from the truly dysfunctional aspects of unhappy lives? While pregnant, Kat ate for two and then some, in the process accumulating a layer of padding that her body now, almost two years after daughter Ami’s birth, refuses to shed. Her boyfriend seems not to have noticed – then again, Josh hasn’t noticed much at all about Kat in recent months. Cupcake chef Jewels and husband Matt have a pregnancyrelated complication of a slightly different kind: being obese is compromising Jewels’ fertility. Although neither is dissatisfied with her appearance in its own right, their desperation to conceive is putting pressure on Jewels to downsize. Isolated from family members and friends in her native London and left alone for ever-longer

periods as her girlfriend pursues a high-flying career, Ellie has found companionship in food. Alone in a foreign country and with her professional aspirations as an art curator stagnating, she consoles herself by eating badly. For GP and mother-of-three Mezz, being the “fat” doctor in a small rural practice is mortifying. Surely her patients are judging her, she tells herself, just as the ponytailed women at the school gate seem to do as they eye off the father of her boys, the still-handsome Sean. All four are adamant that they want to trim down yet before they can begin to make progress they must first acknowledge and then overcome the psychological hang-ups that are white-anting their efforts. After meeting in an online weightloss forum and exchanging increasingly detailed revelations about their lives, will Kat, Jewels, Ellie and Mezz become each other’s best supporters or worst saboteurs? – Rosalea Ryan

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HERE’S something of the young PJ Harvey about Warrnambool’s Jess Skye, who plays her first-ever Bendigo gig at MusicMan tomorrow night, Saturday, July 1. The indie-folk-blues singer joins a formidable line-up which includes Kerr’s Cur, Midweek Blues, Stone Djoser, Dead Lurkers, and Flying Dutchman at the CBD venue. “I come from a musical family,” said Skye, the youngest of six. “Dad was very musical.” She started playing at the age of 12, and won an Apollo Bay Songwriters award at 16. “Then life got in the way for a while,” she said. This resulted in a temporary hiatus from music. She relaunched her musical career in 2011 and has played several hundred gigs since. Father’s Daughter features on her forthcoming debut EP, Troubled Waters.

“Dad passed away nine years ago, but it took me eight years to be able to write it,” she said. “I write on a personal level. It’s like a journal of poetry I have, that I turn into songs. Sometimes though, I start the process with a tune.” It Pours, and Fever will also appear on the EP, which is due out in November. Gutsy passion is very much to the fore when Jess Skye sings; her powerful, bluesy voice simply commands attention. Bendigo is in for a treat. Doors at 7pm tomorrow, Saturday, July 1 at MusicMan.

ONIGHT, Friday, June 30 at Rock Pride Music (‘RPM’, rear of 45 Mundy Street, aka ‘Skip’s Place’) FReeZA and Yo Bendigo are hosting the End of Term Bash. The all ages event features three talented young

local rock bands – Gravy Boat, Animal Time and Ironstone. It’s a great opportunity to introduce – or continue introducing – young people to quality live music. Doubly enticing for the target demographic is the free pizza on offer at the alcohol and smoke-free event. RPM is one of Bendigo’s hidden gems, and a great environment in which to introduce younger ears and eyes to the live music experience. The evening will be an education; a fun one. Doors at 6pm, with a 9pm finish.

DELAIDE soul songstress Kelly Brouhaha hits town for the Bendigo Blues and Roots Music Festival Showcase at the Golden Vine on Sunday, July 16 as part of a nationwide tour promoting new single As Long As There’s A Smile. It’s nearly three years since Brouhaha’s last release. The new single is about

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optimism, and a brighter future after the pain of divorce, debt and depression. Writing and recording As Long As There’s A Smile has been instrumental in her journey of recovery. The single was produced by Marty Brown at the studio where Clare Bowditch recorded The Winter I Chose Happiness, the album that changed Brouhaha’s life. “That album for me was a real turning point in my career, the messages on that record to follow your heart

encouraged me to quit my day job. I was on my very first solo tour in 2012 when I first heard it and totally freaking out,” she said. “To be able to record it in the same place was something really special. I think we really captured the vibe of the lyrics this time around.” Kelly Brouhaha bares her soul at the Golden Vine on Sunday, July 16. Doors at noon. – Simon Wooldridge twitter: @spwooldridge

Another win for Masons

Married to an ass man Ronel Blanchard reveals all

HAVE married a hoarder. My husband has a huge shed filled with “useful stuff ”. So useful that much of it is sitting in the same spot it was put in when brought home from the garage sale. Only now it has a generous layer of dust and houses a happy family of redback spiders. I have chosen to turn a blind eye to what is stored in the shed. It is after all his man cave and I can’t deny he can spend his hard earned money on whatever he wants. What I have put a handbrake on is the hoarding of horses. You might wonder how on earth it is possible to collect these large beasts that eat a lot, need plenty of secure space and can be expensive and high maintenance. Most are home bred. So there is a jovial stallion with multiple wives and a vast sprinkling of offspring of various ages in different stages of their training. Then there are the giveaways… as a farrier and exceptional horseman my hubby is frequently offered naughty or injured nags.

And him having a heart of marshmallow cannot turn them away to a life that may otherwise be neglectful or where they may never reach their full potential. So after several years of butting heads on limiting the numbers – to my delight he finally agreed that there will be no more breeding of horses. If I was a smart woman I would have specified “no more breeding of equines of any variety”. The midlife crisis for some conjures up images of riding off into the sunset on a Harley, trading in the family wagon for an impractical red soft-top sports car or nipping off to Thailand to have some “work done”. So imagine my utter jaw dropping dismay when my husband gleefully announced that he has spent a pretty penny on American imported frozen donkey semen. They say everything in the USA is bigger and better… apparently donkeys included. Mammoth donkeys to be precise. And when crossed with a horse (such as two sprightly mares we just happen to have “spare”, single, looking

for love and a purpose in life) then the resulting offspring is Mammoth Mules. With the strong investment in donkey sperm having already taken place I had no choice but to allow the cogs to continue turning. So the two lucky girls were packed off to a veterinary breeding facility to be poked, prodded and violated with a turkey baster filled with Yankee-Doodle-Donkey-Doo. It soon racked up a substantial bill. After the second failed attempt – defeat had to be accepted. So with their heads hanging low and their wombs empty of baby mules the girls were brought home.

Since this fetish was no secret, whenever a mule came up for sale we would get an influx of messages and photos from so-called friends. Echuca Horse Sales just so happened to have a little mule passing through its gates that apparently just had to be saved from the meat wagon. She now lives the life of Riley in our paddock serving absolutely no purpose and is a far cry from the much desired and coveted Mammoth Mule. Like all my husband’s “useful stuff ” she does carry a generous layer of dust but fortunately no family of spiders.

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SELECTION of Bendigo wineries will offer a sneak preview of the magic happening in wine barrels across the region next weekend. Six wineries will throw open their doors on Saturday and Sunday July 8 and 9 for exclusive barrel tasting sessions. Bendigo Winegrowers Association president Wes Vine said the weekend was a chance for wine lovers to taste future releases before

anyone else. “These are wines that will make their way into bottles in the next six to 18 months,” he said. “The exclusive barrel tastings will give you a glimpse into the mystery of winemaking. “Meet the winemakers and taste wine straight from the source.” The bumper 2017 harvest is now over and the grapes have been crushed

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HE St Kilda Film Festival is coming to Bendigo. The festival has added more locations and will be in Bendigo for a show on the July 12 at the Star Cinema, Eaglehawk Town Hall. Two programs will screen at every; the Award Winners program, which will show the films voted the best in their category, along with director’s choice program, which consists of films chosen by festival director Paul Harris, . The winners of this year’s best films and documentaries have the chance to enter the Oscars short film, or documentary award categories. Port Phillip Council mayor Cr Bernadene Voss said she is excited the films will reach a large audience. “We’re incredibly pleased to be able to take some of this year’s best short films on the road. The films in this year’s Festival represent the best of the Australian film industry and we’re proud to be able to screen them across the state,” Cr Voss said. For details and ticketing go to stkildafilmfestival.com.au

and fermented. But that’s just the beginning of the winemaking process. “The barrels are now nestled comfortably in barrel halls throughout the Bendigo region with potentially one of the best vintages we’ve seen,” Mr Vine said. “Find out what the winemakers around the Bendigo region are so excited about by joining one of our barrel tasting sessions.” Tasting sessions at each

winery will be conducted at 11am, 1pm and 3pm on Saturday and Sunday July 8 and 9. Take your pick from Connor Park Winery, Killiecrankie Wines, Sandhurst Ridge Winery, Mandurang Valley Winery, BlackJack Wines or Sutton Grange Winery (Sunday only). The event is free, however ring each winery you will visit to book your place. Details at www. bendigowine.org.au

ASONS of Bendigo added to its list of awards this week with another winning spot. They took home top spot the Savour Australia Restaurant and Catering Awards for Excellence in the Restaurant wine list – small/comprehensive category. The nationally recognised, independently judged awards program recognises exceptional service and culinary talent across Australia. The Awards for Excellence program provides deserved recognition to those restaurants and caterers that excel in their field. Masons of Bendigo front of house manager Joseph Wilson represented Masons and accepted the award with pride. “It’s fabulous to bring our beverage list in line with our regional/local food ethos and to be recognised for that amongst peers is an honour,” he said. “It shows that our region has the quality to rival our city and regional neighbours.” “An ever evolving beverage list ensures our region’s premium wines, beers and ciders complement the food on offer at Masons.”

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nce again the Goldfields Library Corporation has plenty of free holiday program activities organised for the next fortnight at their libraries throughout the region. With a new Wimpy Kid movie now screening at cinemas, get on down to the Bendigo or Kangaroo Flat library to see where it all began with free screenings of the original Diary of a Wimpy Kid movie on Tuesday, July 4 or Monday, July 10. Or come along and give Pete the

Plumber a hand who loves making music as much as he loves water at the Bendigo library on Friday, July 14. With his pet drop of water Droppo, Pete tells the story of the water cycle with songs, silliness, and an array of instruments made from all types of hoses, pumps and gloves. Great fun and great learning. For session times and reservations visit www.ncgrl.vic.gov.au/holidayprogram

Quirky: Narelle Stone will telling tales at the Bendigo Visitor Centre.

Listen to entertaining stories of unlikely friends and how they overcome their differences

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hether you are loud and brave or shy and quiet you will enjoy the storytime sessions at the Bendigo Visitor Centre these school holidays. Join Narelle Stone from Quirky Tales and friends for a storytime performance based on the award-winning picture books by Australian author and actor, Aaron Blabey. Narelle will bring to life Pearl Barley and Charlie Parsley and Piranhas don’t eat Bananas which both celebrate the differences between us and our friends. Pearl Barley and Charlie Parsley are different in every way. Pearl Barley loves talking loudly, solving mysteries and is a terrible show-off while Charlie Parsley prefers reading in quiet places, is painfully shy and scared of everything and everyone. So how on earth is it that they are such good friends?

Then there is Brian the piranha who has different tastes in food to his flesheating friends. So how can he convince his friends to try something new and different? Narelle Stone will keep all amused with the book’s characters exploring the daily challenges friendships can bring. There will be fun and laughter along the way with plenty of interaction all will enjoy. Storytime is suitable for children between four and 10-years-of-age with two 45 minute shows starting at 10.30am on Wednesday, July 5 and Wednesday, July 12. Children must be accompanied by an adult, bookings essential. Tickets at $6 per child – phone 5434 6060 The Bendigo Visitor Centre 51 to 67 Pall Mall, Bendigo

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JULY 2017 SCHOOL HOLIDAYS PROGRAM AT THE BENDIGO VISITOR CENTRE FRIENDLY TALES STORYTIME FOR KIDS Would you like to hear some ‘friendly’ tales? Bring some friends and come along to our storytime performance at the Bendigo Visitor Centre this school holidays. Narelle Stone from Quirky Tales will present this storytime using picture books by Aussie author/actor Aaron Blabey. There will be some participation and activities where the kids can join in the fun! Aimed at children aged 4 - 10 years. An adult must accompany children. Cost: $6 per child Time: 10.30am – 11.15am (45 minutes) Dates: Wednesday 5th and Wednesday 12th July 2017 Bookings a must! Limited places available.

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CREATIVE TEAM: Davina Bell and Allison Colpoys with their new book.

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THE Wheeler Centre, in partnership with the Bendigo Writers Festival, is bringing its Wheeler Kids series to town during July as part of a regional tour project supported by the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria. Melbourne’s Wheeler Centre was recently named among some of the state’s flagship organisation to present event and shows in local venues and strengthen performing arts in regional Victoria. Last year’s award winning children’s author Davina Bell and illustrator Allison Colpoys produce the kind of charming picture books that quickly become cherished objects in the lives of their young readers. Their new book, Under the Love Umbrella is a celebration of the loving support networks that keep us safe. Join Davina and Allison at the

Capital Theatre’s Banquet Room on Thursday, July 13 at 10.30am for a workshop suitable for children aged five to 10. Davina and Allison will share how they work together to create their delightful, quietly touching modern allegories, rendered in wild technicolour. Budding authors and artists will learn how to pair words, pictures and colour, to tell the stories that matter most to them. Get under the love umbrella for a morning with an energetic pair of creative sparks. What are the ingredients for a rollicking adventure? Could it be … one bumbling burglar, two best friends, and three singing cockroaches? That’s the recipe favoured by Alan Brough: broadcaster, comedian, music nerd – and author of the upcoming children’s

book Charlie and the Karaoke Cockroaches. The last time we heard from our hero – in Charlie and the War Against the Grannies – our brave protagonist was fighting sinister nannas in a bid to secure his neighbourhood paper round. Now he’s onto bigger things – like saving three innocent insects from the forces of evil. Join Alan as he shares another epic tale from the life of Charlie Duncan, sings some songs, and chats about what makes for a hilarious yarn. This event is perfect for children aged seven to 12, but open to all ages at the Capital Theatre on Thursday July 13 at 1pm. Visit wheelercentre.com to book, subscribe to the Wheeler Weekly e-news for upcoming tours, and to listen to Wheeler Centre podcasts.

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Under the Love Umbrella Storytelling and Illustration Workshop In this workshop, author Davina Bell and illustrator Allison Colpoys will share how they work together to create their delightful picture books. Budding authors and artists will learn how to pair words and pictures – and pops of colour – to tell the stories that matter most to them.

Alan Brough with Charlie and the Karaoke Cockroaches Join Alan Brough as he shares another epic tale from the life of Charlie Duncan, sings some songs, and chats about what makes for an hilarious yarn.

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here are dozens of action-filled reasons to get on down to Bendigo Marketplace these school holidays with a variety of free activities starting next week. Bendigo Brick’s Lego display will encourage the young and young-at-heart to join in all the fun at Lego Friends Zone, where children and parents are only limited by their imagination. Team building challenges will encourage bonding and collaboration, followed by speed building challenges for those with a competitive streak. Or get yourself court-side outside Angus and Coote next Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between 10am and 2pm as part of the Bendigo Braves fun week. From hoop-shooting and NBA2K to face painting and craft time, come on down to join in

the many activities. Alternatively come on down between Monday, July 10 and Friday, July 14 for the Frozen themed Fun Zone – bookings essential. Activities include a Frozen sensory play zone, where children are encouraged to come along, dressed up as their favourite Frozen character as well as a Frozen craft area, hair salon, dress-up dolls and book corner. Or join in the Sheep and Wool round up – as part of the Marketplace’s paper sheep craft time on Saturday, July 15. Thirty minute sessions will get under way with a mini-muster followed by a story – bookings recommended. Visit www.bendigomarketplace. com.au/events for more information.

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Get your hands dirty these holidays

HERE is always something for the whole family at the famous Bendigo Pottery regardless of the time of year. For just $18 you can you can get behind a pottery wheel and master the art of throwing a pot – in one of the six 30 minute sessions held daily. It is not as easy as it looks.

Your unique creation can then be glazed and fired and collected at a later date for an additional $10 charge. Bookings essential – minimum age six years. Alternatively why not try your hand at decorating a plate or mug, Sessions run at 11am, 1pm

and 3pm Monday through to Friday for the next fortnight. Cost is $20 per artist which includes glazing and firing – suitable for all ages. Bendigo Pottery, 145 Midland Highway Epsom. Phone 54489 4404. www.bendigopottery.com.au

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HE team at Windridge Security Doors and Fencing are keeping busy manufacturing and installing a range of fencing and steel security doors, along with the increasingly popular glass-pool fencing. Ross and Cameron Austen are always happy to provide you with a competitive onsite obligation-free measure and quote and can supply all accessories as well as arranging expert installation if needed. “We are extremely pleased with the design and workmanship Windridge has provided to match our new security doors with the period look and feel of our old Victorian house,” one of their happy clients said. “We are very happy to recommend them to anyone seeking a custom design, or those who want a quality-made steel security door or fencing.” Operating for 30 years with more than 40 years’ combined experience, this family owned business is also an agent for Metroll which manufactures metal building products for fencing, roofing, rainwater tanks and structural fabrication. As an agent of Metroll supplies, Windridge is able to provide various styles of sheeting, with post and rails to suit. Alternatively, they can just supply materials and ready-made panels for the home handyman. Windridge Security Doors and Fencing, Nip into Natrad

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Ken’s expertise is his knowledge of stains and how to remove them using a variety of products, quickly and efficiently. He not only cleans tiles and carpets but furniture, mattresses and car interiors. Ken also specialises in scrubbing and polishing vinyl floors, particularly in areas where there has been a build up of polish. He also recognises that reliability is vital to any businesses or household and will attempt to work around your busy schedule. Ken provides competitive quotes and won’t let you down, being punctual and courteous. So for a prompt and professional clean for your home or business phone Ken on 5442 7474 or try his mobile 0417 399 801. www.kenscleaning.com.au

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• • • • •

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Cleaning Services EMPLOYMENT LAW For more information contact Jessica Duff 03 5434 6666 | 386 Hargreaves St, Bendigo

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OOKING for a reliable and responsive electrician who offering a courteous and timely service for all your electrical needs, seven days a week? Then look now further than Adam from AL Parker Electrical. Switchboard upgrades, smoke detector installation, ceiling fan and air conditioner installation, surge protection, rewiring and LED lighting are easily installed or upgraded for your home or business. Adam works personally on all projects from start to finish in partnership with all his clients for a satisfactory outcome, where his goal is to rectify your electrical problems in a prompt, safe, efficient and cost effective manner. A full range of commercial services is

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CAPSULE HIRE

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$50 for 4 months

B Bendigo Child Restraint Fitting Centre offers a complete installation service of all types of car restraints from new born to 8 years. Costa is a certified and registered member with ACRI, being also the owner guarantees personalised service and the highest quality installation possible with over 20 years experience in fitting child restraints in vehicles.

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MAX GEORGE AUSTERBERRY

KENZIE BLUE LEWIS

was born at

Bendigo Health

June 26, 2017

3725 grams

3636 grams

Son of Isabel Frankham

Daughter of Alice and

and Ryan Austerberry

Kris Lewis of Flora Hill.

of White Hills. Brother

Sister for Katrice,

for Jet.

Keelie and Kaylee.

8 Caradon Way, Eaglehawk • Ph: 0419 371 586 Monday to Friday 10am-5pm. • Bookings Essential Mo CHARMAINE LYNNETT ABBOTT

BABY WILLIAMS was born at Bendigo Health June 25, 2017 1993 grams Son of Naomi Williams and Nathan Rice of White Hills. Brother for Lockie, Lukas, Chiara, Zachariah and Roman.

JAMES WILLIAM MULGREW

VINCENT MILLARD

was born at

Bendigo Health

KIT ALEXANDER MCKINNON

June 26, 2017

was born at

June 26, 2017 4330 grams

3220 grams Daughter of Jodie Madon and Chris Abbott of California Gully. Sister for Jasper and Issabella.

HUDSON JAMES O’KEEFE was born at Bendigo Health

3751 grams

Bendigo Health June 23, 2017

4222 grams

Strathfieldsaye.

and Shaun Millard of

4132 grams

Son of Carly Bell

Brother for Kaitlyn.

Kyneton. Brother for Ivy.

Ricky Mulgrew of

June 25, 2017

and Nic O’Keefe of Son of Tammy and Alex

REID PETER GLENN MACKRELL

ALBERT INGHAM FISHER-SMITH

was born at

Bendigo Health

St John of God

Strathfieldsaye. Brother

McKinnon of Dunolly.

for Porsha and Tadhg.

MAXIMUS ANTHONY SHARP

LILY JENNIFER AISBETT

was born at

Bendigo Health

3206 grams

June 26, 2017

June 25, 2017

and Kade Mackrell of

Son of Amelia Fisher and

3693 grams

3835 grams

Epsom.

Ross Smith of Bendigo.

Son of Sophie Holt and

Daughter of Elizabeth

Michael Sharp of Axedale.

Macdonald and Ross

Brother for Axel.

Aisbett of Marong.

CHASE JOHN GLOSTER-WARREN

BRADY JAMES LOY

June 24, 2017

June 26, 2017

3550 grams Son of Vicki Haneveer

XAVIER KENNETH CAMPBELL

MARLEY PETER CAMPBELL

was born at

St John of God

June 26, 2017

2878 grams

2838 grams

Son of Leila and

Tim Campbell of

Echuca. Brother for

Macy and Xavier.

Macy and Marley.

% WINTER

OFF

Sizes 0000 to 14

June 26, 2017

Son of Caitlyn Jenkins

Son of Tayla and

Up To

was born at Bendigo Health

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was born at

St John of God

Bendigo Health June 17, 2017

June 23, 2017

3928 grams

3794 grams

Son of Laura and

Son of Jessica

James Loy of Kangaroo

Gloster and Orey

Flat. Brother for

Warren of Axedale.

Audrey and Mason.

ALEX JOHN CONNAUGHTON

REJOICE HANNA

was born at

St John of God

Bendigo Health

June 13, 2017

June 20, 2017

3054 grams

3293 grams

Son of Christine

Daughter of Nermin

and Ryan Connaughton

Makkar and Tamer

of Epsom. Brother

Hanna of North Bendigo.

for Xavier.

Sister for Raphael.

Classifieds Deadlines Free for sale ads: 5pm Wednesday Real Estate ads: 5pm Wednesday All other ads: 2pm Thursday

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HEALTH SERVICES

LOST AND FOUND

HYPNOSIS

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MOBILE HAIRDRESSER Specializing in Seniors call Jinie 0409 951 510.

MASSAGE

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HOME VISITING VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Baptcare’s Home-Start program is looking for volunteers in the Greater City of Bendigo to work with young families. This home visiting service matches mentors, who have parenting experience themselves, with families needing extra support to raise their pre-school aged children

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Important t t AAnnouncement The Accounting Practice of Vin Slater & Associates will merge with Accounting & Audit Solutions Bendigo (AASB) from 1 July 2017. Vin Slater can be contacted on 5444 4417 or at vslater@aasbendigo.com.au for Taxation, Accounting and Small Business Advice. AASB is located at 61 Powells Avenue, with convenient parking available. For all your Audit, Taxation, Accounting, Superannuation Administration and Business Advice contact our office Accounting & Audit Solutions Bendigo PO Box 5092 Sandhurst East Bendigo Ph 5444 4417 info@aasbendigo.com.au Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation

Grocery distribution: Community Houses: Humboldt Dve. 5442 1165. 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. Kangaroo Flat – 117 High St. 5447 9800. Mon – Fri, 10am –1pm. Uniting Care Emergency Relief Centres: Bendigo – 25 Forest St. 5443 4972. Mon/Tue/ Thur/Fri 10am-12.15pm and 1.30pm-3.45pm. Kangaroo Flat – Cnr. Church and Camp sts. 5443 5458. Tues and Fri 10am – 1pm. Victory Foodbank: 116 Garsed St. Bendigo. 5443 5998. Weekdays 11am-4pm. Giving and Living Op Shop: Shed 3, 75 Beischer St, East Bendigo. Tues (bread only) and Thurs 10am 4pm. Ph: 0418 303 489. Donations for the homeless: Coles car park, Myer St. Bendigo. Wed and Sun, 6.30pm – 8.30pm. Clothing, blankets etc. Foodcare3556: Eaglehawk Uniting Church, corner Peg Leg Road and Kirkwood Street, from 1.30pm to 4pm Tuesdays and Wednesdays, free groceries. Ph 0403 698 715. A gold coin donation appreciated.

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). Supplied by City of Greater Bendigo.

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Maldon in Winter.. There are steam rides, the Maldon Art Show, the Maldon Market, story tellings, craft for children, along with gold mine tours, music, dance, Kelly Auty Blues, Bliss Bombs and Burlesque, historic walks, Christmas dinners and lunches, and some wonderful mulled wine. Come for the day or stay a weekend - there’s plenty to enjoy in this beautiful old goldrush town. So grab a coat, and hit the road for Maldon. Warm fires, old cottages, great food, speciality shops and so much more. Enquiries: Maldon Inc. on 5475 2569 or www.maldon.org.au

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notice of tariffs for water and wastewater >Effective 1 July 2017

All charges are calculated on a daily basis unless otherwise stated, with amounts charged quarterly. All charges, whether based on a three month period, a meter reading or other method, must be paid by the date speciﬁed in the invoice. If no date is speciﬁed, then 28 days from the date the invoice was issued. Prices exclude GST unless otherwise stated.

urban water access fees 2017/2018

rural tariff schedule 2017/2018

Service Size

Potable

Untreated & Recycled*

Unconnected vacant land

N/A

Pipeline

$856.09

0 & 20mm meter

$228.50

$114.25

N/A

Channel

$481.13

25mm meter

$357.05

$178.52

N/A

Channel – Single Shared

$384.90

32mm meter

$585.02

$292.51

$54.40

Storage Access

$106.67

40mm meter

$914.10

$457.05

$81.62

Volume Charge (per ML)

$261.5052

50mm meter

$1,428.29

$714.14

$117.28

Infrastructure Charge (per ML licence volume)

$165.67

80mm meter

$3,656.48

$1,828.24

$280.36

Excess Usage (per ML)

$3,237.29

Outlet Fees (per additional outlet)

Fire Service

Unmodernised Rural Tariffs Access Charges (per annum)

100mm meter

$5,713.27

$2,856.63

$438.09

150mm + meter

$12,854.91

$6,427.45

$920.63

2-5 outlets

$27.51

6+ outlets

*Recycled & Untreated Water Access is meter based at 50% of the Urban Water Access Fee.

$38.56

Modernised Rural Tariffs

Water Supply

Central District

Northern District

Potable

$2.2554

$1.8038

Untreated

$1.3527

Recycled

$1.7250

N/A

The allocation of towns for water volumetric tariffs are outlined in Table: Allocation of towns for Water Consumption Districts below. kL = Kilolitre

$228.50

25mm meter

$357.05

32mm meter

$585.02

40mm meter

$914.10

50mm meter

$1,428.29

80mm meter

$3,656.48

Volume Charge (per ML)

$261.5052

Infrastructure Charge (per ML licence volume)

$248.83

allocation of towns for water consumption districts

Central District

Charge

0 & 20mm meter

Water Volumetric $/kL 1

Pricing District

Access Charges (per meter)

water variable charges 2017/2018

Charge

Including Infrastructure – Modernised Headworks

$24.86

Including Infrastructure – Modernised Network

$223.97

Towns

Excess Usage (per ML)

$3,237.29

Axedale, Barkers Creek, Bealiba, Bendigo, Boort, Bridgewater, Campbells Creek, Castlemaine, Chewton, Dunolly, Elmore, Elphinstone, Fryerstown, Goornong, Guildford, Harcourt, Heathcote, Huntly, Inglewood, Korong Vale, Kyneton, Laanecoorie, Lockington, Maiden Gully, Maldon, MaldonNewstead Pipeline, Malmsbury, Mandurang, Marong, Newstead, Pyramid Hill, Raywood, Sebastian, Serpentine, Strathfieldsaye, Taradale, Tarnagulla, Tooborac, Trentham, Tylden, Wedderburn, Yapeen.

Termination Fee

$2,239.71

Other Rural Charges

Charge

Rural Transfer Admin Fee (per transfer) 5

$65.00

Modernised prices are relevant to the Harcourt system.

Termination Fees are payable per ML of licence volume relinquished or permanently traded outside of the Modernised system.

The Rural Transfer Admin Fee is applicable to all rural transfers. ML = Megalitre

other charges for 2017/2018

Northern District and Cohuna Low Pressure Systems

Echuca, Cohuna, Gannawarra, Gunbower, Leitchville, Mead, Rochester.

Untreated

Borung, Dingee, Elmore (untreated), Goornong (untreated), Jarklin, Kyneton (untreated), Macorna, Mitiamo, Mysia, Wychitella.

New Customer Contribution

$/Lot

Water

$1,596.10

Sewer

$1,596.10

Recycled

$798.05

Core Miscellaneous Services

Charge

Project Management Fee (per development)

$553.03 (+GST)

urban sewer access fees 2017/2018

Project Management Fee (per lot)

$73.94 (+GST)

Residential & Non Residential

Water and Sewer Plan Amendment Fee

$74.26

Property Connection Application

$74.26

Special Meter Reading Fee (payable by Landlord)

$37.78

Information Statement

$56.76

$686.64

sewer variable charges 2017/2018 Sewer Volumetric $/kL 2 Non Residential 2

Non-core miscellaneous services

$0.9787

Sewer volumetric is payable by non residential customers only for discharges in excess of 230kL per annum. kL = Kilolitre

Actual Cost

Restriction action fee

$105.47

Major Trade Waste Charges

Charge

Access Fee (per annum)

Pricing Principles

Volume Charge (per kL)

$1.0082

Quality Parameters (per kg)

Use your mobile device to scan this QR Code which will provide a link to our Online Residential Pricing Estimator. Fees and Charges are payable at Coliban Water, 37-45 Bridge Street, Bendigo; Australia Post Ofﬁces and Agencies; and other agencies as determined by Coliban Water.

Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD )

$0.3857

Suspended Solids (SS)

$0.8238

Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (TKN)

$1.6350

Phosphorus (P)

$3.1607

Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)

$0.0247

Sampling

Actual Cost

Minor Trade Waste (per annum)

$155.60

Non Prescribed and non routine services will be priced on a commercial basis.

CC_CW_160617C

Concessions are available to eligible concession and HealthCare Card holders. Contact Coliban Water for information or to register.

1300 363 200

www.coliban.com.au

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FOR SALE

1-RING Stove on LP gas cyl. GC. $15 Ph 5443 4088

FAKE fur evening jacket Sz 14, Brown, $20 Phone 0408 844 658

ANGELA Fielder print, Tower bridge, Lmt ed. EC $20 Ph 0402 022 106

FIBREGLASS Baths, New seconds, x3 $50 each or best offer Ph 5442 2731

BALTIC Pine T and G flooring 1/2" pine lining, and 3 x 1 pine dressed $750 lot or offer Ph 5442 2731 BOAT rod holder, for 3 rods, as new $20 Ph 0427 036 622 BOOKS, Set of Uncle Arthur's Bedtime Storys (8) $30 Ph 5447 9490

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FIREWOOD DELIVERY $130 a metre. Phone Jon: 0402 727 927

FIREWOOD 20kg bags $15 delivered. Kindling available 6kg bags for $10 Ph 0409 333 907

CATTLE prod, Magragh 70 shaft prod. Exc cond. $95 0439 397 553

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

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CHAFF

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

COUGAR golf bag w LH clubs, Trident buggy. EC $100 Ph 0407 836 102

FISHPONDS 1 L (inhose nozzle) & 1 Sml dbl f /glass $60 0439 397 553

CUFFLINKS, 6pr, smart, varied. EC, $30 lot Ph 5443 4088 CURTAINS x3, cream, EC,2400mmx 2740mm $99 ono 0455 730 364 OUTSIDE iron dining chairs (x6) $100 lot Ph 0497 495 894 DOG Pen/Fence x 2, 42 in high, 16ft long ech, $50 ech Ph 0423 275 546

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QUEEN Anne dress/table + 2 bedside tables, white, EC $65 Ph 5443 3227

CORDLESS telephone, EC, $50 Ph 0437 567 073

DUNLOP bag and Trident buggy EC $25 Ph 0407 836 102

HAND Bag and purse, colorado leather $10 each 0437 567 073

ELECTRIC high lift lounge chair $185 Phone 0408 571 794

HANDBAGS, leather, asst. styles. From $3 Ph 0421 029 009

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FOR SALE HAY NET wrapped round bales - $30 per bale; $35 delivered for 4 + bales Bendigo 0438 088 429.

HAY

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CLEARING SALE

TOOLLEEN, VIC C Wednesday 12th July 2017 Viewing from 9.00am - 10.00 am Start Northern Hwy, Toolleen Directions: 6km north of Toolleen Hotel Signs out on the day This is a clearing sale of high quality collector pieces and general clearing sale items Approx 400 lots; Items include: Mantle Clocks, Wall Clocks, Display Cabinets, Carltonware, Crinoline Lady China, Toby Jugs, Tin Cars and Figurines, Pocket Watches, Paintings, Crystal, TV Cabinet, Washing Machine, Spinning Wheel, Furniture, Kitchenware, Bric a Brac, Shed Items, Shelving, Tools, Bikes, Trike, Scrap metal, Tractor attachments – (Rotary Hoe and Grader Blade), horse cart “As New” Camper to fit a 6 x 4 trailer, Boat (registered) Car Trailer (damaged) Hiace Van YH series (for parts)

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Victory in the desert By PETER KENNEDY

THE harsh central Australian desert provided a stunning backdrop to competitors in the gruelling Finke Desert race staged earlier this month near Alice Springs. The iconic off-road, multiterrain two day event draws more than 600 starters from across Australia each year, for the annual race through some of the toughest terrain to be experienced anywhere on the continent. Bendigo rider Michael Burgess, 37, emerged triumphant from the weekend’s racing with victory in the 35-39 year-old Masters category. The Maiden Gully Avondel Caravan Park owner said he’d been training hard for more than a year in the lead up to the event, pushing his body to its limits in an effort to prepare for the race of his life. Burgess has been riding motor bikes for almost half of his

PRIZE RIDE: Michael Burgess had a well-deserved win. life, and is a self-funded rider with a passion and dedication to offroad motorcycle racing. He got a taste for the Finke Desert Race in 2014, but an in-

Woman dies at jockey club BENDIGO Jockey Club and Racing Victoria are working together to support the family of trackwork rider Donna Philpot following her death as the result of an incident at Bendigo on Tuesday morning. Philpot, who fell during the conduct of a jump-out, was attended to by paramedics oncourse but was tragically unable to be saved. The horse she was riding was euthanised by a veterinarian as a result of the injuries it sustained. WorkSafe, with the cooperation of the BJC, is investigating the circumstances of the accident in which Philpot’s horse fell. Philpot was a former long-time Queensland jockey who counts the Cairns Amateurs Cup among her winning achievements in the saddle. She moved to Bendigo in 2014 with her husband, licensed trainer Gus Philpot, and their daughters Jessie and Montana, so that Jessie could participate in the RV Apprentice Jockey Training Program (AJTP) where she is currently in Year 4 and on loan interstate. As a registered stable employee, Mrs Philpot rode trackwork for her husband and other Bendigo-based trainers since moving to Victoria. RV chief executive Giles Thompson said: “On behalf of the Victorian racing industry, I would like to extend our thoughts and heartfelt condolences to Donna’s family and friends on the news of her passing as a result of a tragic accident at trackwork this morning. Donna devoted much of her life to thoroughbred racing and was a loved and valued member of the racing community. Her sad passing will be felt by many within the industry.” BJC chief executive, Aaron Hearps said the tragic accident has “deeply saddened all at the Bendigo Jockey Club and our local racing community”. “WorkSafe have commenced an investigation into the incident and the Club will afford them every support in doing so. “On behalf of the Club, I wish to extend our sincere condolences to Gus, Jessie, Montana and to their wider family and friends on the tragic passing of Donna. She was a much-loved member of the Bendigo racing community and will be sadly missed.”

jured wrist meant he was never seriously in the hunt for a podium finish, slumping to 68th overall. “The atmosphere this year

was unbelievable,” he said. “It’s something I’d like to do again.” Burgess enjoyed a less than ideal preparation for the race, opting to fly back to Victoria from Alice Springs just days before the first day of competition to attend a funeral in Benalla. He left Benalla at about 4am on the day of the prologue, making it back to Alice Springs in time to finish 53rd in that event. The next day, Burgess started in a wave of 10 riders, one minute behind the group in front of him, reaching speeds of up to 173 kilometres and hour as he tore across the desert. “The whole 226km, I was in dust,” he said. “It’s a pretty diverse race….. and it’s one of a kind.” Victorian riders filled the first five positions in Burgess’ category, with the Bendigo rider crossing the line almost two minutes ahead of his nearest rival.

CASH FOR SPORTS CLUB SPORTING clubs have received a financial boost following distribution of $60,000 in funding from the Kangaroo Flat Sports Club. Those to benefit from the allocation are the local football, cricket, netball, swimming, bowls and junior football clubs. Kangaroo Flat Sports Club general manager Ken Yates said the funding would help offset operational costs for the sporting groups which are an important part of the social fabric of the region. Since 1994, Kangaroo Flat Sports Club has provided more than $1.4 million to affiliated clubs within the Dower Park Sporting Complex.

ISABEL HITS A HIGH BENDIGO FC football club player, 12-year-old Isabel St Clair, will represent Victoria as part of the State Schools Victoria under 12 squad. Isabel is one of three girls that play in the Bendigo City Under 12 squad the only girls in what is a male dominated sporting environment. The talented youngster will train with the state squad and will travel to Adelaide in December to represent Victoria in the 2017 Pacific School Games.

Past players mark a hockey milestone EAGLEHAWK Hockey Club will celebrate its 50th anniversary in early August with a reunion of past players and club supporters. The famous club was started by a group of passionate stalwarts including Kaye (Oswald) Trimble, Raye (Brown) Fleay, Gayle (Oswald) Worthington and Barbara Hopper in 1967, when the newly decked team in two blues won the opening ceremony March Past trophy wearing navy culottes, light blue t-shirt and Eaglehawk Football Club socks. The club aims to continuously promote healthy lifestyle, and foster interest in hockey through social interaction and physical activity catering for boys and girls, men and women of all ages (five to 70+), and club officials hope that through the upcoming 50th anniversary function, it can reunite and rekindle an interest in former members and provide an insight into the club’s proud history. Over the years many premierships have been won, representatives have played for local, state, Vic country and against international teams (with one being named Best Player at the Australian Tournament in Sydney in 1972), Country Weekend tournaments, Australian and World Masters Games, and the club held the record for the most number of junior state and country players in the area. From humble beginnings as one “A” Grade Women’s team, in the then YWCA Hockey Association, Eaglehawk Hockey Club has grown to a strong band of enthusiastic people competing in the

Hockey Central Victoria Association exceeding 150 males and females playing in all age levels in Hookin2Hockey, Minkey Hockey, under age squads from U9’s to U17’s and seniors. While the club was able to enter a veteran’s team in the local competition this year, unfortunately no other club was able to rally players to form a competition at this age level. Plans for their 50th anniversary reunion to be held on August 5, are well under way, and organisers are seeking assistance in locating former players, while it would also appreciate copies or scanned information, records, details or photos of the club’s history to be sent to eaglehawkhc@ gmail.com The club welcomes any person of any age who wishes to play hockey. Contact Kaye Trimble, 5443 0596.

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Tough time for Braves By PETER KENNEDY

BENDIGO Braves coach Ben Harvey has called on his players to treat every game like it’s their last one, as the team battles inconsistency and injuries in a frustrating 2017 South East Australian Basketball League season. The Braves are fourth on the South Conference ladder, but a disappointing home court 12-point loss to Frankston on the weekend and a difficult three game stretch on the road highlight the hard work that needs to be done if the side is to recapture the form that propelled it the 2016 SEABL championship. “We’ve beaten the best, and no disrespect to Frankston, but we didn’t show up to play,” Harvey said. ‘’Every week now is big.” The Braves take on third placed Dandenong next, having inflicted na 89-57 thrashing upon the Melbourne based team back in March. Typifying the Braves’ inconsistency this season, Harvey points to the 112-89 loss to Hobart in May, and the thrilling 89-87 victory over the Chargers at the Bendigo Stadium two weeks ago, as signs the Braves can mix it with the best, when the team is at its best. “Every game is important now and we feel like we can win every game.” The July 22 Bendigo Stadium clash with arch rivals Ballarat looms as a season defining

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game for the Braves, and comes after away clashes at Dandenong, Canberra and Frankston, before returning to Bendigo to take on Sandringham and then the Miners. Coach Harvey has had to endure his own personal pain, after tearing a calf muscle courtside in his team’s recent victory over Hobart, his injury meaning Harvey’s badly injured leg has been placed in a moonboot. Meanwhile, the Lady Braves sit second on their conference ladder after a convincing 84-61 win over Frankston on Saturday night. The side takes a three-game winning streak into the clash with top team Dandenong, at Dandenong, on Saturday night in a game that should go a long way to determining who finishes top of the conference ladder.

ABOVE: The Braves went down to Frankston on the weekend. BOOTED: Ben Harvey is wearing a moonboot for a calf muscle injury. Photos: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Open day at jiu jitsu BENDIGO’S home of Jean Jacques Machado Brazilian jiu jitsu will host a family display day on Saturday at its Roanoak Court gym in East Bendigo. Owner and second degree black belt Stewart (Stewie) Moulden said the event was a great opportunity for families to explore what Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has to offer. “We’re a totally family oriented club where everyone is welcome. It’s a great way to improve core strength, skill sets and balance as well as to learn how to deal with victories and accept defeat, which is important in everyday life” Moulden said. Brazilian jiu jitsu is a ground based art but has its roots in judo (Kosen), catch wrestling and Japanese jiu jitsu and is a preferred training discipline for law enforcement, paramedic and military personnel as well as children,

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men and women. “Our club members are all ages and come from all walks of life and every one of them demonstrates restraint and respect,” Moulden said. In recent months, Moulden has guided the development of specialist training for the Australian armed forces leaving for international deployment. “Teaching individuals about situational awareness, human behaviour relating to violence and skills to deal with these situations is an important part of my work.” Saturday’s open day runs from 1pm until 3pm. MATT FINISH: Stewie Moulden is keen to share the sport of jiu jitsu.

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BENDIGO cycling ace Isaac Buckell will form part of the elite 15-member Australian Team for the 2017 UCI Under 19 world championships to be held in Italy during August. The team was selected from a 21-strong long squad named following March’s 2017 Cycling Australia Track National Championships at the Anna Meares Velodrome in Brisbane. Buckell, aged 18, has been a consistent performer throughout 2017, including at the Nationals in March where he won two gold medals in a powerhouse display of endurance cycling. The Bendigo star teamed with fellow Victorian Godfrey Slattery to take the Madison, and he was an integral part of the four man squad that won the team pursuit gold medal. Buckell was awarded the Cyril Michelsen Trust Fund in 2016 in acknowledgement of his many successes on the national stage, and the talented rider has enjoyed podium finishes at the elite level in both track and mountain bike events. The Australian team features 13 debutants and two returning members in 2016 individual pursuit silver medallist Jade Haines (WA), who also took gold in the demonstration women’s Madison event in 2016. The 2017 UCI Junior (Under 19) World Championships will be held in Montichiari, Italy.

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Ashby’s cup triumph BENDIGO sailor Glenn Ashby has led New Zealand to an emphatic win in the 35th America’s Cup in Bermuda. The Kiwi team dominated the final stage of the 35th America’s Cup, winning eight races to ORACLE TEAM USA’s one race win, giving the New Zealanders a final winning scoreline of 7-1. Ashby, a prodigious winner at world championship level

I’m just so proud to be a part of this team and an Olympic silver medallist said it was an amazing feeling of satisfaction to have finally won the America’s Cup. “It has been an incredibly tough journey to get here. We came across late to Bermuda from New Zealand and to be able to get the boat into good shape in such short time is all credit to our amazing team.” Victory in Bermuda is yet another glittering milestone for Ashby, who grew up sailing at Lake Eppalock, and is a triple winner of the Cloud Copy Click Sports Star of the Year award, and a Hall of Fame inductee. “I’m just so proud to be

WINNER: Glenn Ashby. Photo: Chris Cameron Marine Photography

a part of this team and to be able to bring the Cup home and I want to thank the support of the whole country,” Ashby said. He also reflected on the team’s disastrous 2013 Americas Cup campaign when Team New Zealand lost the series to the United States from a seemingly unlosable position. “So to be able to come here a few years later and pull off an unbelievable victory has really redeemed that situation for New Zealand and it feels like justice has prevailed. “I think we’ve seen some unbelievable advancements here with the boats and the type of races we’ve seen and it’s great for our sport. “From a sailing perspective it’s going to be hard to sail anything else after what we’ve seen in these boats, the technology is just absolutely amazing.”

undefeated: The Thunder ran out 20-point victors. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Thunder maintains winning form THE Bendigo Thunder’s unbeaten run in the Northern Women’s Football League continued last weekend with a dominant display against VU Western Spurs. Billed as a top of the table clash played out on the Queen Elizabeth

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while the locals piled on five goals over the same period in yet another display of top of the table form. Andrew Walsh scored two majors for the Thunder, who return to the QEO on Sunday to take on La Trobe University from 2pm.

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