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ISSUE 1027 FRIDAY, JULY 14, 2017

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By JOEL PETERSON

BENDIGO’S demand for water may more than double in the next 50 years and $100 million could be invested to upgrade the Goldfields Superpipe under a Coliban Water plan for the future requirements of its system. Coliban Water’s 2017 Urban Water Strategy says a rapidly growing population will significantly drive up demand for water but the ongoing effects of climate change could dramatically reduce supply. The organisation is obliged by government to produce the report

Coliban plans for demand spike

every five years, but says this is the most comprehensive of its type that has been undertaken. It forecasts Bendigo’s urban water demand skyrocketing 133 per cent over the next 50 years, from 11,173 megalitres per year to up to 26,048 ML/year. Under a high climate change scenario, which would see higher average temperatures and less rain flowing into the system, the report states demand could be as much as

32,415 ML/year in Bendigo alone. That adds up to a potential water shortfall of 15,300ML across Coliban’s nine systems in 2040 and as much as 37,400ML in 2065. Coliban estimates the number of water connections will in the same time frame grow by over 62,000 to just shy of 110,000 connections in just its northern system – which services Bendigo. “The sheer growth of Bendigo is really the driver for a lot of what

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might need to happen in the future,” Coliban’s raw water supply manager Steve Healy said. That growth, combined with a climate that could be on average 2.4 degrees warmer in 2065 and far more erratic, presents no shortages of challenges for the organisation. Planning for drought is key among the plan with infrastructure investment and diversifying the ways in which Coliban sources its water listed as priorities.

Included in the possible projects is a $100m upgrade of the Goldfields Superpipe, which could involve duplicating the existing pipeline or upgrading pumps. “That’s effectively a base case. Not to say that won’t happen, but it will be a point of comparison for alternatives to ensure that supply,” Mr Healy said. A $27million connection from Bendigo to Castlemaine, which Coliban was close to constructing last year also remains on the table, effectively connecting Castlemaine and Kyneton to supplies at Lake Eppalock. Continued Page 7

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NEW data shows first home buyers raced back into the home market in May. Housing Industry Association principal economist, Tim Reardon, said the ABS released the housing finance data for May confirms new home lending increased during the month. “We have seen significant growth in lending to first home buyers in many parts of the country during the month which has coincided with an increase in lending for new homes. This is likely to be due to the ongoing uptake of apartments that have come onto the market this year,” Mr Reardon said. “Lending figures also show that the amount that first home buyers are borrowing has remained relatively flat over the past year. An increase in first home buyers in the market is always welcome and we hope that this improvement can be sustained. “There was also a growth in lending to new home buyers more broadly, particularly on the east coast. A 28 per cent increase in lending in Queensland for the month (14.6 per cent for the quarter), was the strongest result. “Of interest, and an issue to monitor in the future, is the reduction in lending for investment properties for the second month in a row. This could be as a result of the APRA restrictions announced at the end of March impacting on the confidence of investors.

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NEW HOMES: Lending increased in May.

“During April and May 2017 the value of lending to investors dropped by 2.5 per cent and 1.4 per cent respectively. This could also be due to the expectation that home price growth is likely to slow further. “ The number of loans to owner occupiers constructing or purchasing new homes increased in a number of states over the year to May 2017. The strongest growth was in Queensland (+10.8 per cent), followed by Tasmania (8.1 per cent), Victoria (+6.0 per cent), South Australia (2.8 per cent), New South Wales (+2.5 per cent). THE state’s property market continues to perform strongly with homes in regional Victoria taking a median of 55 days to sell in June – 11 days less than the same period last year.

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New REIV data shows homes in multiple regional towns sold significantly faster in June with the median days on market falling by double-digits over the year. A decline in the number of days a home takes to sell typically indicates increased buyer interest in a particular town or region. In the year to June 30, the private sale market in the tourist town of Hepburn Springs recorded one of the largest improvements with homes selling in a median of 38 days – 68 days faster than the same period last year. Homes also sold faster in the coastal towns of Barwon Heads and Cowes in a median of 45 and 69 days respectively, both down by 51 days on June 2016 figures. Kerang also experienced significant improvements over the year with homes spending 77 days on market in June, 37.5 days

less than the same month last year. Increased buyer interest was also recorded in Wangaratta and Ocean Grove with homes selling 33 days faster than 2016 figures in a median of 36 and 49 days respectively. Other regional towns experiencing improvements in their private sale markets include Drouin, down 29 days over the year to a median of 32 days on market; Clifton Springs, falling 26.5 days over the year to a median of 39 days on market; Bannockburn, down 26 days over the year to a median of 49 days; and Warragul, falling 25.5 days over the year to a median of 29 days on market. Meanwhile, the Geelong suburb of Waurn Ponds was one of the state’s best performing private sale markets in June with homes spending just 22 days on market – 20 days less than the same period last year. This was followed by Corio and Irymple where homes spent just 27 days on the market in June, down 15 and five days respectively on June 2016 figures. Strong private sale markets were also evident in Lara, Belmont and East Geelong with homes in these areas selling in a median of 29 days. For more information on median days on market by town, visit reiv.com.au. Joseph Walton President, REIV

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FIVE months before the Central City Caravan Park farewells its last visitor, the park is already showing signs of vacancy but the landlord continues to increase the rent. About two thirds of the park’s 90odd long-term residents have already left, selling or taking their transportable homes with them and leaving behind sites of bare concrete pads, pipes, temporary fences and abandoned gardens. Despite declining business as residents leave ahead of the December 29 vacation date, leaseholders and park licence holders Christine and John Norman were informed by the land owners last month their rent would rise in line with inflation. It seems the move is costing everyone at the park. Mr Norman said residents were paying between $5000 and $10,000 to move their homes and the considerable age of most of the transportables meant they were often damaged in the move.

He and his wife were paying to clean up the 3.6-hectare site which is falling into disrepair because of the lack of any recent investment. But the Normans are philosophical about the imminent end of the caravan park in Golden Square they have operated for 13 years. Last year they were ordered to remove the caravan park and return the land as vacant. The land owners have declined opportunities to comment to the Bendigo Weekly, and it is unclear what they have planned for the land. “Despite it being unfair, and despite it being heartbreaking, we will have it clear, we have six months,” Mr Norman said. The Normans must be gone by mid-March, but they are unsure what the park will look like by that time. They own some of the infrastucture onsite, including the pool fence, but not the pool. Mrs Norman said they have sold half of the 48 cabins they own, but the condition of sale meant they would stay on site until November.

gardeners called to help out THERE is a call out for garden clubs that may be interested in digging up and taking plants as part of the clean up effort at the Central City Caravan Park. Cabins are being removed from the park ahead of the vacation date of December 29 for residents, and mid-March for the park licence holders Christine and John Norman. Ms Norman said plants would have to be removed from around some of the cabins in order for some of the buildings to be moved from site. Inquiries can be made to the caravan park on 5443 6937.

bare gr ound : The park has to be cleared. “We are fortunate the cabins have been mostly full,” she said. The park also contains infrastructure such as roads, garden walls, gardens and a brick house. It has been home for many years to residents who are supported and have few other options for housing.

Mrs Norman said they had moved as far away as Broken Hill. From existing as one of Bendigo’s few remaining long-term caravan parks, it appears the land will be home to something entirely different after the Normans have left.

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Behind the scenes at the gallery IF you’ve ever wondered how galleries go about selecting and installing the works on display, here’s an opportunity to try it out for yourself. The project, named Insert Title, is a fun, hands-on opportunity for people of all ages to experience

the world of galleries. At the La Trobe Art Institute in View Street, visitors can don the curator’s white gloves as they select works from the “collection”. Artworks can be grouped, hung and labelled, exhibits placed to maximise the impact of lighting

and placement. Designed to complement the exhibition Revealing Identity: the collections of La Trobe University at Bendigo Art Gallery, Insert Title will run until August 6 at LAI, 121 View Street, Bendigo.

FOLLOWING some recent gains, on-time running of Bendigo line trains took a dive last month with almost one in every six services arriving late. Punctuality of services on the Bendigo line in June was 84.3 per cent, down from May’s figure of 87.1 per cent. That came despite punctuality across the network increasing, by 2.6 per cent and reliability targets being reached on the Bendigo corridor. It is the 25th consecutive month that services on the Bendigo line have not met the on-time target, a run that stretches back to June, 2015. The highest on-time percentage in that time came in April, 2016, when 91.7 per cent of trains were within five minutes and 59 seconds of their scheduled arrival time. V/Line said that the delays were predominantly due to congestion in the shared metropolitan section of track between Sunbury and Sunshine. Others were delayed due to trespassers on tracks as well as track and train faults. The Victorian government continues to spruik the benefits of timetable changes coming next month. A spokesperson for public transport minister Jacinta Allan said yesterday 18 extra services per

week would be added as part of the August timetable change. Alterations to the timing of some Bendigo services have also been factored into the timetable. “We’re always looking at ways to improve the performance of Bendigo line trains,” the spokesperson said. Mr Westcott said it may not alleviate all the issues. “If it’s not the timetable itself that is causing the late trains then it likely won’t make any difference” Mr Westcott said. “More services obviously have the potential to cause further problems because there are more trains on an already busy network.” He said Bendigo line services faced similar issues to other corridors with the metro congestion and single track. He said the decision to get rid of the double track on the Bendigo line as part of the Regional Fast Rail project put serious constraints on the network. But unlike Gippsland or Ballarat which is constrained by one issue or the other, Bendigo suffers because of both. “Separately they are not a unique challenge, but in Bendigo’s case it’s both the metro sectionand the single track that cause issues,” he said. “If the single track remains then the issues are likely to continue.” – Joel Peterson

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A NEW 173-lot subdivision in Strathfieldsaye and a reconfiguration of the former Mt Edgecombe Hotel in Quarry Hill into a food and hospitality hub have been recommended as plans worthy of a nod. City of Greater Bendigo councillors are set to approve both at next Wednesday’s meeting despite objections to both proposals. The council’s planning department has pinned conditions to the development of the projects, but overall states more housing in Strathfieldsaye and another food business in Quarry Hill is a better

outcome for residents. The subdivision is being proposed as a staged development on 17.3 hectares on Sullivans Road, with average block sizes of 725 square metres. There is an existing home and outbuildings on the land, but it has been cleared of most vegetation. The land abuts Emu Creek on its southern boundary and a water supply channel to the north west. The developer’s plans includes landscaping on both boundaries. Objections to the plans include the impact of increased traffic – all homes facing Sullivans Road will have driveways that are

accessible from that road and two roads will provide access to the estate itself. Council officers found the changes would effect existing residents but the impact was “accept-

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Edgecombe Hotel on the corner of Olinda and Pyke streets in Quarry Hill. But officers believe plans to reinvigorate the building into a complex including a restau-

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able, can meet city standards and the proposal does not warrant refusal on traffic issues as a result of this”. Increased traffic is also the concern for objectors to development plans for the former Mt

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rant and bar, function rooms, cafe and bakery is good for the neighbourhood. The proponents are planning to demolish and rebuild at the back of the angular-shaped original hotel building.

“The proposed addition is quite severe but this is appropriate to the austere lightly decorated style of the existing pub,” council’s heritage adviser noted. “The rawness of the materials should complement the existing building if the paint is removed to reveal the original face brickwork.” The development will reduce the number of car parks attached to the building, but the council said there was enough on street parking in the area to meet demand. The council will meet to vote on the proposals on Wednesday night.

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Round three of the federal government’s stronger communities programmhas been launched, with plenty of opportunities for grants. The First Strathfieldsaye Scout Group was a beneficiary of round two, and federal member for Bendigo, Lisa Chesters MP has pointed to their success. “In round two of the program, the First Strathfieldsaye Scout Group received a grant of $20,000 to upgrade facilities at the scout hall – a great example of what community groups can achieve with the funding this programme provides,” Ms Chesters said. The program is designed to fund small capital projects in local communities in each of the 150 federal electorates. The Bendigo electorate will have $150,000 to fund projects worth between $2500 and $20,000.

appl y: L isa Chesters. Local governments and incorporated not-forprofit organisations are eligible to apply. “This program funds small capital projects which deliver social benefits by supporting community participation and contributing to the vibrancy and viability of communities,” Ms Chesters said. Recent successful applicants from previous rounds of the grant pro-

gram include MASARG who received $13,900 to buy internal fittings to the MASARG respite community house and the Discovery Centre who received funding for the Mini-beasts at Discovery program. “I’m inviting local organisations to submit an expression of interest outlining their project. The Bendigo electorate community consultation committee will identify priority projects and then invite selected groups to formally apply for funding,” Ms Chesters said. “Expression of interest forms can be downloaded from my website, lisa.chesters.org or my office can arrange to have a copy mailed to you. “Applicants are required to match the SCP grant in cash or in-kind on at least a dollar for dollar basis. I encourage interested groups to contact my office on 5443 9055.”

Water demand on the agenda 3From Page 1 Another way Coliban could add to its supplies is through potable water, which Mr Healy says Coliban and the City of Greater Bendigo are investigating, along with a range of options. “It’s not government policy at the moment for that but when we’re looking at 50 years down the track who knows what people will want then,” he said. “You can imagine that if there was two millennium droughts in a row in say 20 years time, then things might change.” City of Greater Bendigo strategy manager Trevor Budge said that from consultation council had conducted, water security was the number one issue. “In the Plan Greater Bendigo process that we’ve been growing through, clearly the community identified water security as important. Marginally, long-term security of water supply was the number one priority,” he said.

Mr Budge also repeated his call to look into potable drinking water. “It’s used extensively through Europe and in other regions and hasn’t been used in Australia. But let’s face it, all water is recycled one way or another,” he said. It would be a major undertaking, but Mr Healy said the report could pave the way for the next defining infrastructure project in the region. “One of the things that’s interesting about this is that it in a way can paint a bit of a bleak picture when you just look at some of the numbers,” Mr Healy said. “When you look back, Bendigo hasn’t sourced its water from here for about 150 years when Malmsbury was built in the gold rush. “What they did was a major infrastructure and public health challenge at the time... So this is about looking at what the next big project will be and making sure that’s in place before the next significant drought happens.”

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Lessons learned from the millennium drought will guide Coliban Water’s future planning, according to its raw water supply manager Steve Healy. Coliban’s Urban Water Strategy lists some of the key objectives for the organisation arising from the drought, which saw water supplies dip to critical levels. Coliban regularly authors drought preparedness strategies, but this is the first time it has been included in the government-mandated water strategy. Among the issues identified in its consultation with staff were a need for diversification of water sources, better engagement with the community over the source and supply of water and better preparation for drought situations. The strategy outlines Coliban’s plan to ensure wa-

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ter restriction levels for the Coliban Northern (Bendigo) system are set to ensure two years of supply. The purchase of sufficient water shares from the Goulburn River system and the construction of the Goldfields Superpipe are two legacies of the millennium drought that now allows Coliban to ensure its supply. “We probably have three years now, right at the moment, because we have a fair bit of water,” Mr Healy said. “It’s not just that we’ve built the infrastructure to move water, from basically Eildon to here, but we have the water shares too. “So we have 25 gigalitres roughly in Goulburn shares, which is a huge amount of water. “That goes into the pool so we can pump that whenever we need.” Coliban, through its water resources committee, will also increase its oversight of

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COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM TO OPEN AUGUST 1 Round 1 of the City of Greater Bendigo’s 2017/18 Community Grants program will open on August 1. Grants of up to $5,000 can be applied for under the following categories: • Community Development • Environmental Sustainability • Arts

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Grant applications close at 5pm on Thursday August 24. For more information go to www.bendigo.vic.gov.au/grants

FREE GRANT-WRITING WORKSHOPS The City is hosting two free grant writing workshops to assist community groups to apply for funding. These sessions will focus on developing broad grant writing skills. The sessions will be held in the Reception Room at the City’s Lyttleton Terrace office: • Monday July 24, 1pm to 4pm • Monday July 24, 5.30pm to 8.30pm To attend please RSVP to grants@bendigo.vic.gov.au or call Narelle Lyle on 5434 6214.

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Failure a plus THE Bendigo Inventor Awards program will celebrate the positives of failure as part of an event to be held at the Ulumbarra Theatre next week. Bendigo Inventor Awards committee chairman Paul Chapman said everyone has failed at something – a test; a relationship; a job interview, but failure needs to be seen as a part of life. “Entrepreneurs; business people; humans – we all, at some stage, become a victim of failure. But, according to, it is this victim mentality that is holding us back from achieving our potential,” he said. Mr Chapman believes it is how we perceive and respond to failure that determines our ultimate success.

“Failure is something that we all experience at some point in our lives – some people more than others. But experiencing failure is important for learning things such as resilience, perseverance and adaptability.” As executive chairman of Australian Turntable Company, Mr Chapman is no stranger to failure himself. “I have taken many, many products to market. Some have worked, many haven’t. But each time, I reflect, I learn and I try again,” he said. But it is a philosophy that has served him well, and his company is now considered to be the global leader in their field and the company have worked on projects around

the world. Mr Chapman accepts that nobody wants to fail, but insists that when we do (and we will) we should use the experience to motivate us to keep going, to try again, and to do better next time. The Bendigo Inventor Awards is hosting the inaugural Festival of Failure – set to become an annual event, on Thursday, July 20. “The response we have had to this event has been overwhelming” Mr Chapman said. The Festival of Failure will be held at Ulumbarra Theatre from 3pm until 6pm, Thursday, July 20. Tickets are available via the Capital or GoTix.

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Bendigo to ease metro woe REGIONAL cities such as Bendigo have been urged to seek a greater role in alleviating the population pressures facing Greater Melbourne, with new Census data highlighting disparities in the state’s population growth. The 2016 census data shows Victoria’s 10 largest regional cities experienced

Regional cities are perfectly placed an average growth of 7.8 per cent in the five years between the 2011 and 2016 Census, amounting to an increase of approximately 55,000 residents. In the same period greater Melbourne grew at a rate of 12 per cent, adding more than 485,000 residents. Acting Regional Cities Victoria chair and Warrnambool mayor Kylie Gaston said

the data draws attention to the issue of regional population growth. “Regional cities are perfectly placed to capitalise on Victoria’s growing population. Doing so will not only alleviate the pressures facing Melbourne, but also provide real social and economic opportunities for our regional communities,” Cr Gaston said. “We all know that regional cities are great places to live and work, but boosting investment in key areas such as transport and infrastructure will enhance the desirability of our regions as attractive place to live – ultimately drawing a greater share of the population.” Cr Gaston said RCV has a strong track record of commissioning research to inform policy options, and will be proactive on the issue of population growth in the lead-up to next year’s state election. “An important focus for the group will be working on ways to improve liveability and employment options in our cities to achieve greater population growth,” she said.

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Fundraisers help hospital’s work The Bendigo Health Foundation has launched the 2017 Bendigo Bank Fun Run: Run for Health – a mass participation community event. This year’s event will be held on Sunday, November 5, and includes a five-kilometre walk and a 5km, 10km, 15km and a half marathon run. There will also be the Tracy Wilson Relay in which teams of four complete the half marathon challenge. Bendigo Health Foundation fundraising coordinator and event manager, Tara Everist, said once again participants would have the opportunity to run the course through Bendigo’s CBD, heading off from Pall Mall. “The Bendigo Fun Run is now in

its 11th year and has cemented itself as a major event for Bendigo and one of the biggest mass participation events in the region,” Ms Everist said. Last year the event raised more than $130,000 for the new Bendigo hospital and in the last five years the run has contributed more than $670,000 to various departments across Bendigo Health. Registrations for the event are now open, with early bird registrations open until September 24. People can register either as an individual or part of a team with family, friends or work mates. Bendigo Health was also the beneficiary of the hard work of two local fundraisers this week, with Bendigo

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St Paul’s Cathedral will play host to a Yellow Tie Dinner on Saturday. The dinner, hosted by Believe in Bendigo, will be a celebration of the growing cultural diversity of the city. Believe in Bendigo promotes inclusion and diversity and the dinner is designed to promote this message, with its theme of celebrating diversity. Imam Sheik Alaa El Zokm from Heidelberg mosque will discuss the importance of diversity and acceptance with the Dean of St Paul’s John Roundhill and Believe in Bendigo’s Margot Spalding. The discussion will be facilitated by former Bendigo Weekly journalist Annika Smethurst. Smethurst is a Walkley and Quill award winning journalist and national political editor for News Corp Australia. “It’s really great to return to Bendigo to be part

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will foster the discussion we need to have about accepting differences in people. “We will cover a range of topics that will help us understand and welcome newcomers to Bendigo.” The evening also includes entertainment and will also be debuting the Wealth of Diversity in Bendigo videos, stories from a diverse collection of people who live in Bendigo and why they live in Bendigo. Entertainment will include British soprano Pamela Jackson, Karen singer Nay Ye Thwey Aung, students from Bendigo South East College, and a performance by Dja Dja Wurrung. Tickets are $80, tables of eight $600 for a two course dinner with drinks at bar prices. Book at www.gotix.com. au or phone 5434 6100. Tickets are also available St Paul’s parish office 5443 5061.

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Writers with disability living in the Loddon National Disability Insurance Scheme region will benefit from a new program by Writers Victoria starting in August. The Own Voices: Why Writing Matters Forum in Bendigo on Wednesday, August 2 kicks off the Write‐ability Goes Regional and Online program in the region, which continues with a monthly writing group for people with disability that will run until April 2018. The forum is for people with disability in Loddon region, as well as arts and community development workers, disability and health service providers, teachers, local councils and libraries. The Bendigo forum will examine how writing and storytelling can help

Grants boost for NDIS plan The Information, Linkages lied health and education and Capacity Building grants staff will join with academics are part of the National Dis- from Federation University, ability Insurance Scheme teachers, clinicians and famiand aim to help people with lies of school-aged children a disability become better with a disability to develop connected to their commu- the online resource. nities. “We intend to increase La Trobe University and knowledge of disability and the City of Greater Bendigo education policy, obligations council have received a com- and funding criteria availbined $332,000 of these able to children, including grants. those&who do not receive inFUNERALS La Trobe Rural Health dividual funding,” Professor PRE - PAID FUNERALS has received School Iacono said. $167,000 to develop an on“There is often confuline education module to sion and misunderstanding help ensure children with a about the NDIS, education disability have all the sup- policies, legal requirements, ports they need – from home rights and obligations, plus to school. health professionals, educaProfessor Teresa Iacono tors and parents often lack said a team of La Trobe al- the chance to work together

to address a child’s needs. “We hope by developing this online resource we remove the confusion that interferes with children with a disability getting the services they need.” Council has received $165,000 to continue its Inclusive Towns Project, which aims to improve the accessibility of local businesses. Council’s Vicky Mason said 40 per cent of adults had some form of disability or long-term health condition. “Everyone with a disability is a potential customer,” Ms Mason said. “Often, just a few small changes can make a business much more user-friendly for everyone in our community.”

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are further disadvantaged and often invisible, but this program is a reminder that we exist and we are worthy,” participant Michelle Roger said. “That is a powerful message for not just myself as a disabled writer but for all disabled people.” The program has been designed around the importance of self‐told stories, disability leadership, peer support, and the need for the quietest voices to be heard. “There needs to be more people with disability telling our stories,” Write‐ability tutor Carly Findlay said. The Own Voices Forum: Why Writing Matters is at the Capital Theatre, 50 View Street on Wednesday, August 2, 9.45am until 2.30pm see www.writersvictoria.org.au for details.

Firms tender for defence BENDIGO firms are being asked to tender to be suppliers to a multi-billion-dollar offshore patrol boat contract for which Australian shipbuilder Austal is bidding. Austal’s vice president of defence, who is also Australia’s former Deputy Chief of Navy, Davyd Thomas AO

governments had mandated Australian firms gain as much work from government contracts as possible. The contracts had been in defence as well as civilian projects such as the Melbourne Metro Rail project.

We have done ... work in the past spoke in Bendigo on Wednesday about the opportunities for local companies, many of which had already worked on defence contracts. Those who attended the roadshow at the Capital on Wednesday included representatives from central Victorian companies working in tube bending, reflective blinds, fire protection technology, castings, evacuation systems and safety equipment. Garth Keech, of Keech Castings Australia, said his company had been asked to tender for many more contracts since federal and state

Senator Bridget McKenzie “We have done defence work in the past,” Mr Keech said. “But generally speaking we work through primary contractors, so the person who gets to build a particular section, say, it might be the firefighting equipment, say the pumps, that is what we did in the past. “We also have our 3D capability, and hopefully that more modern technology input, we have got some assistance we can be to them.”

Austal won the contract to build 19, 40-metre offshore patrol boats, 12 of which will be given to other nations for their border security. The Perth-based shipbuilder has asked for expressions of interest from suppliers for another $3 billion contract to build 12, 80-metre offshore patrol boats, a bid in which it is partnering with German designer Fassmer. The contract is expected to be announced in November and first production to begin next year with new designs submitted every three years until all boats are built. Mr Thomas said the renewal of designs created fresh opportunities for companies if they were not involved from day one. He said 89 per cent of Austal’s suppliers were Australian companies, less than half from the companies home state of WA and 19 per cent from Victoria. Victorian senator Bridget McKenzie said opportunities in Bendigo were aligned with experience supplying land defence vehicle manufacturer Thales. “We have a track record here in Victoria, and (companies) in regional Victoria have done than their fair share in assisting with our defence capabilities,” Ms McKenzie said.

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Workshops for community A SERIES of workshops and webinars to build the capacity and leadership of community groups within the City of Greater Bendigo will be held over the next few months to enable them to contribute to the vibrancy and sustainability of the Bendigo region. Facilitated by Community Leadership Loddon Murray and Enterprising Leadership and funded through a partnership grant from the council, the workshops will cover governance, meeting procedure, AGMs, and leadership. They will be supported

by a series of practical resources on the roles and responsibilities of board members, policies and procedures, and insurance options for Community organisations. CLLM projects manager Fiona Jemmett said the workshops and webinars aim to build the capacity and leadership of community groups by working with them on their governance structures, policies and procedures, planning, marketing and communication, and overall effectiveness. “The program is designed for community

groups within the City of Greater Bendigo, providing participants with an understanding of fundamental governance structures and procedures to ensure their effectiveness,” she said. “Workshops are being held in the evening and on weekends so they are more accessible to volunteer board and committee members, and we have also created a condensed webinar version that can be accessed without leaving home.” For more information and details on how to register, visit www.cllm.org.au/ vibrant-COGB

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Learning as part of a team AN education program was recently run for young Aboriginal men and women at the Doxa Malmsbury Camp. Funded by the Bendigo and District Aboriginal Cooperative the program was tailormade to suit the needs of the 41 participants. Consisting of educational workshops as well as fun activities, the program promoted health education, respectful relationships, cultural activities and education as well as leadership and team building exercises. Manager of the Malmsbury

Radio station on track to win FIRESTARTER: Education was tailor-made for participants. camp, Daniel Robinson, said one of the greatest challenges for participants were activities that centred around height. “We have a giant swing and a rock-climbing tower which seem to really challenge people,” he said. “We’ve found though that the activities promote resilience and give participants the opportunity to be able to face up to

challenges.” While the participants range from year five level to people in their 30s, Mr Robinson said the broad age range utilised the positive aspects of role modelling. BDAC also invited external organisations such as Anglicare Youth Program, Victoria Police and the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning to run workshops.

BENDIGO-based community radio station Phoenix FM is in the running for two national broadcasting awards. The station’s Dawn Delaney earned a nomination for her World Music Safari – Sounds From Other Lands program and the station is also a finalist for the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia Excellence in Indigenous Engagement award. Ms Delaney’s program is the only one of its type

in central Victoria, playing a range of music from across the globe. The station’s Anne Conway said the music played, and the program itself, represents the increasing number of cultures in Bendigo. “The word ‘safari’ means journey in the African Swahili language,” she said. “No other radio stations in Bendigo play world music so it fills a unique niche by showcas-

ing music from across the globe from traditional to contemporary sounds.” Ms Conway is also one of the station’s indigenous volunteers, and the team leader of its indigenous show Koori Shout Out. She said the station also engages the local indigenous community with individuals regularly coming on air during the program. The winners will be announced at a gala dinner in Brisbane in November.

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A GROUP of 25 dedicated riders are training to participate in a gruelling bike ride from Bunbury to Bendigo. Covering a distance of 3440 kilometres, the fund raising event isn’t called the Mad Ride for nothing. The Mad Ride event is supporting MADCOW – an acronym for the Make A Difference Change Our World initiative established by the Bendigo Baptist Church. Money raised through donations will go towards homeless and disadvantaged people in the Bendigo community as well as the Tee Ther Lay school in Burma. While the 25 riders have paid their own way to be in the ride, they are asking family, friends and corporate organisations to log into

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RURAL Australians for Refugees is hosting a vigil on Wednesday to protest the four year detention of refugees on Manus island and Nauru. Protests will be urging the government to close the camps and bring the refugees to Australia. The Manus Island and Nauru centres have been condemned by the UNHCR, the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture, the Australian Human Rights Commission, Amnesty International and many other humanitarian and human rights organisations. The Bendigo vigil will be held on Wednesday for one hour, from 6pm to 7pm at Rosalind Park, corner of View Street and Pall Mall.

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ON THE ROAD: Some of the riders set for a long ride. the MADCOW website to help sponsor them. Event organiser Matthew Parkinson said the riders hoped to raise $50,000 and were half way to reaching that figure. “The riders will be averaging 175 kilometres a day,” Mr Parkinson said. They have been training

consistently now for over six months. The participants range in age from 14 to 73 and Mr Parkinson said the training was obviously building a strong sense of camaraderie among the riders. “It’s obviously a gruelling course and they need to be extremely fit,” Mr Parkinson said. The trip may be arduous but the

25 riders feel that if they are going to ride 3440km then it may as well be for a good cause, highlighting the need to help the most vulnerable people in our community. The Mad Ride 2017 will depart from Bunbury on September 17 and arriving in Bendigo on October 8. To sponsor the event simply log on to madcow.org.au

Jack’s a winner in the lottery of life SIX years ago, Jack Corry was preparing to ride 2500 kilometres to celebrate his 80th birthday and visit family. He wanted to complete a circuit he’d started 15 years earlier when he rode from Mackay in Queensland to Newbridge in Victoria. At 80 he was going back the other way. Jack was recently visiting his family again in Mackay, only this time the mode of transport was not a bike. What does he attribute his longevity to? Was the bike a major contributing factor? No, he believes life is but a lottery.

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He knew far too many strong, fit and healthy men for whom, when their time was up, the end came quickly. Jack recently battled a bout of bowel cancer and had an enlarged prostate. But this was all under control and when he was given the all-clear, he returned to his daily ride of 25-30km. Jack reminisced that cycling was a lifestyle he had adopted at the early age of 16 and he has not stopped. With a chuckle he went through his daily needs: two or more beers and eating whatever took his fancy whether it’s good or bad in the eyes of others. He religiously does

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A father of 11 children, he had to work four jobs to keep their heads above the poverty line: one full-time and three part-time jobs. He did, however, suggest that having never smoked may well have given him some advantage over others. Jack reminisced that even in his busiest times of life he always made time for a bike ride. It granted him peace of mind and a clear perspective on life at the time. Not much has changed as far as what the bike gives Jack back in life. Looking forward to seeing you on the road soon, God willing. – Edward Barkla

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THE 136-year-old Alexandra Fountain is set to receive a much-needed $350,000 facelift to take this important part of Bendigo’s history into the future. The major refurbishment works are set to commence next week and are expected to be completed in late 2017. The project will include restoration of the fountain’s cast balustrade and masonry and will also include repairs, conservation and painting of the statues and render as well as significant plumbing and electrical upgrades. The restoration of the fountain is a large task requiring in some cases quite detailed restoration especially of the statues and ornate pieces.

UP IN THE AIR BENDIGO Amateur Radio and Electronics Club member, Col Herbert, will provide an interesting presentation on an aircraft tracking system called ADSB at their meeting on July 21. It’s a system in which electronic equipment on board an aircraft, automatically broadcasts its precise location and other information via a digital data link. It enables aircraft to be accurately tracked by air traffic controllers and other pilots. The evening starts at 7.30pm at the BAREC club room, 20 Longlea Lane, Longlea. $2 entry. Details on 0417 015 735.

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Dying with dignity Suicide was decriminalised in Victoria way back in 1958. That there has long been no criminal sanction for committing suicide, however, does not lessen the lingering stigma for many Victorians. Many people of religious faith have also long been told suicide is a sin. This is why it is regrettable that Helen Leach (Bendigo Weekly, Letters, July 7) should resort to deliberately using the terms “physician-assisted suicide” and “assisted suicide legislation” to attempt to make her anti-assisted dying case. The anticipated Victorian Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill will aim to alleviate (along with extended suffering, loss of control and dignity) any additional existential anxiety associated with the traditionally negative social connotations of suicide. Assisted dying happens when a competent, adult, terminally-ill patient administers himself or herself with a life-ending drug with the assistance of a medical practitioner. Australians consistently express high levels of support for dying with dignity law reform, with rates as high as 80 per cent in favour from multiple polls over the past decade. This is simply a fact that opponents of legislation which would give any hope for individualised end-of-life autonomy to the terminally suffering, should accept. Every competent, terminally-ill person should be able to decide upon a plan for their own version of a good death, in the company of, and with the support of their loved ones. The choice to avoid end-of-life indignity and pain should be as respected and legitimate as the choice to accept suffering as a gift from God. Michelle Goldsmith, Eaglehawk

Citizen’s well-being Our city councillors should take note of the recent “Ausplay” research carried out by Australian Sports Comminssion if they are serious or concerned about the well-being of Bendigo citizens. The ASC research reveals that golf is the fifth-ranked sport across the nation for the number of adults participating each year, and is the number one club sport for adults by a comfortable margin. According to the research there are 200,000 non-golfers considering taking up or trying the sport in the next 12 months. 53 per cent say for fun and enjoyment, health and fitness and others for social reasons. Golf club participation numbers 666,349 and all participating players number more than one million.

This sport certainly improves citizens’ well-being , but the question arises as to what extent does the city council assist or encourage this sport in Bendigo? We hear a lot about bike-paths and how they are necessary for enjoyment and well-being, but does our council consult with the golf clubs of Bendigo to provide assistance and help those great people who volunteer their time ensuring the club is available to the public and tourists? Does council have any idea of how many citizens of Bendigo and tourists use the resources which are available in Bendigo? Bill Collier, Golden Square

Help for South Sudan East Africa is in the middle of a food crisis. More than six million South Sudanese people are suffering severe food shortages. Around 20 million people in eastern Africa are going hungry right now. In February, South Sudan was officially declared as in famine, which means four out of 10,000 children were dying every day. The crisis is not over, as other areas in the region slip dangerously closer to famine every day. Yet a new Plan International Australia report examining attitudes expressed on social media reveals a lot of Australians are cynical of this crisis. In some ways, it isn’t surprising because it’s difficult to fathom the horror of a famine until you actually see it, but as a major aid agency responding to thousands in need right now – we feel compelled to correct the record. One of the most common things we hear is that over-population is driving the hunger crisis. We know this simply isn’t true. Conflict is driving farmers from their land, leaving no one to produce food for the rest of the region. The conflict is so intense, South Sudan now has the fastest growing number of refugees in the world, even more than Syria. Some people feel that famine is a perpetual reality in Africa – that’s just how it is. It isn’t. Many African countries are thriving. Until this year, the entire world was famine-free for six years. Many feel that donating to agencies responding to the hunger crisis is ineffective because the money doesn’t make it to those who need it most. Let me assure you that it absolutely does. Without donations, we simply cannot feed, clothe, protect and educate thousands of children who’ve done nothing to deserve this fate. To help the people of South Sudan, visit www.plan.org.au/give/appeals/ south-sudan-famine or call 13 75 26. Ian Wishart, CEO, Plan International Australia

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we lived in a country where it was socially and legally unacceptable to marry whichever gender we liked, it would be a dismal place indeed. Imagine a prejudice among society so bitter that you were criticised for something as uncontrollable and natural as who you love. Envision the idea of not being authorised to sign a few pieces of paper to celebrate your devotion to your significant other, simply due to the matter of their gender. This is the reality of our nation. This is the anguish that thousands of men and women in Australia encounter. And for what? Because of our common religions? The same theory that promotes love and connection among the human race? Because of our history of traditional belief? The same traditions that are changing and evolving every day to suit our current time? We are in 2017, an era of acceptance, a time working for equality. We as a society have worked hard over the years to lower the perception of racism and sexism, reducing the idea

of supremity among a certain gender or culture. Why are we still not budging for equality among samesex couples? The stigma around homosexuality is worthless and does not benefit anyone except the homophobic people themselves, and only in the aspect of feeding their arrogant pride. If we’re living in a so-called free country, why is our own

Prejudice among society so bitter government not implementing acceptance and freedom to love and marry who you want, regardless of gender? If you truly love someone, you will love them for their persona that cannot be measured by their physical attributes. You will commit to them for the thoughts in their head and the identity of their heart, regardless of sexual attraction and despite the form of their gender. Many youths of our generation have adjusted to the regular idea of more than just

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heterosexuality. It is not uncommon for young people to question who they’re allowed to love and decide that it’s more than just the opposite sex. If we spread love and acceptance, more young people will be able to have their own thoughts and sexual preferences, and be exposed to the normality of diverse sexualities. Why can that not be the same for the older generation of our nation? The only way we can truly accept the concept of LGBTQ+ groups is to have our own government show acceptance. The very first step to that is making these people feel as if they belong. The only way that will happen is if we legalise same-sex marriage in Australia, and break the barrier between heterosexuality and homosexuality for good. – Georgia Bottams, Year 10 student, Eaglehawk Secondary College

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THE society of today needs to accept responsibility for tomorrow and for the citizens of tomorrow, and with that, the impacts of our ever changing climate. When it comes to future water security, the need for a reliable water supply, as part of a balanced and sensible approach to achieving sustainability through the ages, is paramount. Unfortunately, the necessary infrastructure that we need to create in order to ensure there’s ample water supply in the future is extremely expensive, but its value is far greater. Without additional sources of water, it’s clear we cannot sustain growth, and that the lack of water in the future would otherwise pose a threat to our society. The introduction of Permanent Water Saving Rules has done a lot to help placate demand, and to better educate consumers about how to save water, how to save money, and of the greater value and importance of our water supply, that could even lead to it being used in other ways.

self for an expected shortage in coming years of between 15,000 and 37,000 megalitres of water annually, and something needs to change. The difficulty for Coliban Water, the state and federal governments and indeed, for all of us, is that if the water authority fails to plan for a worst-case scenario and such an event was to eventuate, or if it does plan for a worst-case scenario that did not eventuate, it will be judged in hindsight, by some, as having made a grave error. So whatever decisions are made, need to made with confidence, courage and with the knowledge we must act. This is an issue that needs to garner bipartisan support. Victorians needs their politicians to pit aside the usual point scoring attempts at short-term, short-sighted political gains for the benefit of future generations and for our society as a whole. Sadly, history shows that this is usually far easier said than done.

Editorial Comment Water is an issue that affects every single person in our community and it is also an issue that has bitterly divided a variety of stakeholders, from farmers to environmentalists, politicians to sporting groups, water sports enthusiasts to urban gardeners… Everyone has a view about how our water should be utilised. The issue of future water management and some of the options canvassed in Coliban Water’s latest report is sure to create even more angst, with the mere mention of the potential future enlargement of the Goldfields Superpipe to satisfy urban customers’ needs in Coliban Water’s northern region likely to meet strong initial condemnation from irrigators and other water users downstream of Lake Eildon. But Coliban Water is bracing it-

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AM in a jam over a jar. Or the jam is jammed in the jar, or more specifically the jar lid is jammed and the jam is trapped. I was recently requested to open a jar for the longsuffering Mrs Kendall. She has a penchant for a certain French brand and snaps them up when they go on sale at the supermarket. Her favourite is marmalade, but the draw is too big when the range is on sale, so the pantry fills with blackberry, raspberry and strawberry too. They also do a fig, which I would like, but it never seems to be bought. One of the problems of multiple bulk buys is inevitably the latest batch is stacked on top of the older jars, and when, as happened last week, Mrs K fancied strawberry she had to delve deep in the pile. She strained and struggled with the lid, but to no

avail. It was jam jammed. It was handed to me to open, but try as I might I could not budge the lid. I even resorted to the special rubber strap device I had bought for just this occasion. No luck, either I was using the strap wrong or the lid was really solid. The use-by date had long passed, but I don’t think the jam will go off, more a case of the lid seizing under the weight of marmalade on top of it. I have yet to refer to Google, but we tried heating it in hot water and freezing it in the hope that glass

and steel would contract at different rates freeing the lid. No such luck, it just made the lid even slippier, and still no jam. I put the jar to one side in the hope that Mrs K would forget about her desire for jam, but no luck. It now has pride of place on the kitchen bench, mocking me each time I enter the kitchen. I try a half-hearted twist now and again, but it really is stuck on fast. I can hear some of you young whippersnappers say it’s just me getting older and weaker, and to be honest it had crossed my mind, but

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ATITUDE 28°, an exhibition by Bendigo artist Noela Stratford, is on show at the Arnold Street Gallery. Her experience of the flooding of Lake Eyre in 2011 left a distinct impression. “Anticipating the arrival of the water, the flooding of this huge inland basin and the departure of the floodwaters that followed, are factors that form the basis for the works in this exhibition,” Stratford said. The evocative and sensitive works will be on display until July 22 at 189 Arnold Street, North Bendigo.

HARON Greenaway’s first solo exhibition of the year “Bendigo Beauties” is on display in the Bendigo Bank arcade gallery, Exhibit B. Combining her love of gardening and photography, Greenaway has ventured into the world of fabric design and sewing to create unique wearable art pieces. “There are two themes to my floral art – the native flora of central Victoria and the suburban flora of Bendigo,” Greenaway said. The exhibition will run until July 31.

FTER shooting to prominence with rave reviews, Meg Mac will tour later this year in support of her first album, Low Blows. She will bring the distinctive, booming vocals heard on the album, out today, to Bendigo on Sunday, September 10 when she plays the Capital Theatre. The former Triple J Unearthed Artist of the Year burst onto the scene with her Roll Up Your Sleeves EP in 2015. Since then she has played worldwide and worked on her debut record. The album was recorded in Fort Worth, Texas with Niles City Sound. It hones in heavily on her vocals and a lot of live recordings, with the aim to bring the audience right into the music. “Overall I wanted it to really feel like I was just singing in the room to you. So a lot of the vocal performances are live and unedited, I think it was important to do that,” she said. Her standout quality is her voice, her big soothing tones punctuated by little more than piano in many of her songs as is the case in her latest release. After growing up listening to the likes of Ray

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surely whatever the age I could open a jam jar. I tried to suggest Mrs K ate blackberry instead, but of course that would never pass muster after the decision had been made for strawberry. My next plan is to put the jar in a vice, it has some flat sides, and try with an oil filter wrench, but that just seems a bit of an overkill. Maybe I should just throw the bloody jar in the bin and buy a new one. – Steve Kendall

MOS Decker is all too familiar with loss. First went his social graces, his tolerance and his ability to empathise, wrenched from him in an instant by a near-fatal football concussion that left in their place a photographic memory and an abnormally heightened awareness of death. The athletic ability that had carried Decker all the way to the NFL deserted him shortly thereafter. Then, most cruelly of all, his wife and daughter were murdered in their home, prompting the small-town homicide detective to move away from Ohio and join the FBI. These days the closest thing he has to friends are his colleague and housemate, Alex Jamison, and a former All-American running back whose life he helped to save after the man had spent 20 years awaiting execution for someone else’s crime. Now another family is being crippled by grief. Directly in front of Decker as he walks to his office one morning, within sight of the FBI headquarters in Washington, DC, government contractor, husband

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Square. Monday, July 17 Monday night dance: Mondays 7.30pm - 9.30pm. A fun way to exercise, socialise and enjoy great CD music. Beginners and people returning to dance welcome. $4. Spring Gully Hall, 135 Spring Gully Road. Details: 5444 2953. Tuesday, July 18 Mental wellbeing: Depressed? Anxious? Isolated? Suffering grief or loss? Know someone who is? The Bendigo Grow group meets weekly to offer peer support and use a proven program for mental wellbeing. 7pm Tuesdays, 8 Olinda Street. Details: 0448 052 769. Wednesday, July 19 Orchestra Victoria: St Paul’s Cathedral. Noon - Bendigo Baroque, concerto works for trumpet, oboe and organ by baroque masters. 2pm – Across

Two Centuries featuring Mozart’s Horn Quintet. Thursday, July 20 Hymns Alive: A non denominational group of people who enjoy getting together to sing much loved hymns, listen to speakers from many churches. Afternoon tea, fellowship and lots of laughter, fortnightly meetings from 1.30pm - 3pm, Connect Church Hall, 35 Solomon Street, Bendigo. Thursday, July 20 CWA Kangaroo Flat Branch Meeting: 1.30 pm at Kangaroo Flat Uniting Church Hall, Church Street. Speaker will be from headspace. All ladies welcome. Details: 5446 8323 or visit www. cwaofvic.org.au Old Time Dance: Eaglehawk Senior Citizens Hall, Darling Street. Eaglehawk. 8pm - 11pm. $5. Details: 5442 1815.

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AMERON James Henderson is one of 16 acts set to play at the Blues and Roots Winter Showcase at the Golden Vine on Sunday, July 16. Eight hours of music over two stages also sees Catfish Voodoo, Tasha Zappala, and Matt Katsis line up alongside local favourites Bill Barber, William Alexander and others. Henderson, from the Hawkesbury region outside Sydney, is making his fourth visit to Bendigo. He’s looking forward to it. “People genuinely love music in Bendigo and are so encouraging and hospitable to artists coming through,” he said. It’s not his longest trip in 2017 though. “I did a show in Phoenix Arizona, and in Chicago earlier this year,” he said before telling a curious anecdote from early in his career. “I did a regular gig for a while at a shoe shop where at the end of the gig I could either be paid in money or shoes. Often, I went for shoes…” Henderson is a classically-trained guitarist who also has a lot of session work under his belt for theatre shows, and films. Playing the blues, though, is his passion. He is a polished performer with a soulful edge. It was his father’s collection of Cream, John Lee Hooker and Jimi Hendrix records that sparked his initial passion for music. And then the defining moment – a school friend lent him an electric guitar. “Once I played that, I decided that’s

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all I wanted to do from then on.” Henderson’s early evening garden stage set will likely draw heavily from recent albums, Storm Rollin’ In and Distorted Hope Blues. Doors at 11.30am. The music starts at noon.

ARLOUR gigs are a fairly recent phenomenon. It’s a simple, and increasingly popular concept: You host a band or singer at your home, and invite friends, or a wider circle along for a very intimate show. You share the costs. Attendees usually number WELL SHOD: Cameron James Henderson. Photo: CAMERON BLIGHT in the 30-40 region. “Like having them tralia in 2014. His self-titled 2015 album play in your living reached number 5 on the ARIA chart. room?” Is the usual question. Exactly. Contact Laura Dwyer on 0474 043 302 Dean Ray will be playing a parlour for full details. gig at a North Bendigo home on Sunday, – Simon Wooldridge July 30. twitter: @spwooldridge Ray was runner-up in The X-Factor Aus-

T’S not all that often that artists have to share their awards, but that’s what happened to Aussie Blues legend Geoff Achison, and young Melbourne outfit The Justin Yap Band at the 2017 Chain Awards. They were asked to share the award for Duo or Group of The Year. So in the spirit of if you can’t beat ’em join ’em Achison and Yap have teamed up and are headed to Castlemaine tonight with the Another Mile, Another Love tour – with the aim of giving blues lovers a night to remember. Achison is a heavyweight of the Australian blues world, who has recently returned from a lengthy UKUS tour. He also picked up the 2017 Chain Awards for Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Artist of the Year, and Producer of the Year.

Justin Yap Band, which also features Nadia Rose on vocals, are the young guns of the Melbourne scene, their second release Let Love hit number one on the Australian Blues and Roots Radio Airplay Charts and sat in their for a massive five months. The two guitar masters, young and old are teaming up to bring you a night that you will not forget. Friday, July 14 at 8pm, Old Castlemaine Gaol, Bowden St, Castlemaine. Tickets $20 Available at the door and at www.oldcastlemainegaol. com.au/whats-on

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ELF sufficiency was something that many people who possessed some land attempted to achieve, particularly in the 19th and the first half of the 20th centuries. There were the chooks for both eggs and meat, a goat or cow that could be milked, the vegetable plot and fruit trees. Neighbours frequently traded their particular harvest of produce with each other, their relatives or friends. These exchanges of produce helped to increase the variety of what eventually finished up on the dining room or kitchen table in the form of meals, preserves and jam. It would be fair to say that very few people in those times were overfed. There were many growing teenagers who were perpetually hungry, in that respect nothing has changed. If you or your friends spotted some nice tempting ripe fruit, the incentive to help one’s self became a reality for those who thought that

they could get away with it. Irrespective of the moral training that had been given, in the home, at school or in Sunday School, temptation at times got the better of individuals or a group. In the case of Herbert Keck’s orchard, it too was a target for the hands of the marauders of fruit. Aware that ripe fruit was such a temptation, Keck had one of his sons keep watch at night in an attempt to act as a deterrent for the determined thief or thieves. In mid January 1914 much of the soft stone fruit was ripening on the trees, and as mentioned during these times, ripe fruit was sent straight to the market once it had been picked, crated and sent by train to Melbourne. Beautiful, fragrant ripe peaches were the booty that three young fellows wished to help themselves to, they having walked in the dark from Quarry Hill. One of the miscreants named Norman Leslie Jenkins was caught in

the act by Keck’s son and given over to the police. The two other would-be robbers escaped into the darkness however under police questioning Jenkins revealed the names of his cohorts Stephen Compte and Laurence Bawle. Compte and Jenkins were over the age of 18 while Bawle appeared older and of taller stature than his mates but was still under 16 and thus was unable to be charged. The court case was heard by two Justices of the Peace, GW Knight and RB Anderson who lectured the three lads about the serious nature of their act and now having to face the City Police Court. The two justices had handed down a sentence of seven days imprisonment, but seeing that the lads had not been in trouble with the law previously, the sentence was suspended. However two of the families had to put up a bond of £10 each, and the boys were instructed that they

be of good behaviour for one year. Keck was not always the complainant, however. Irrigation was of importance to any grower DELIVERING: One of Keck’s many horse-drawn vehicles. especially of the channel. Keck in his own defence fruit and vegetastated that he was entitled to use a bles, as indicated in earlier articles certain volume of water and to fill his there was a water channel running dam so that there was sufficient for through the higher part of Keck’s him to water his nursery. property. He believed that no harm was This Huntly water channel done in watering the area of grass. gained its flow from the Spring Gully The bench took another view and Reservoir and was controlled by the fined Keck £2 and he had also to pay State Rivers and Water Supply Comthe court costs. mission. On another occasion late in the The water bailiff discovered that day when going home sitting in his Keck had used the water from the horse-drawn vehicle, Keck dozed off. channel for other purposes than to The horse knew the way home which he was entitled. but travelled on the wrong side of Over a hectare of native and English grass had been watered from the road, resulting in a nominal fine.

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competitions at the Bendigo Showgrounds. Members can also participate in events all over Victoria and at any affiliated club around Australia. Interested archers and their families are encouraged to come along to the club’s next monthly, introductory archery course on Saturday, August 5 from 10am. Cost is $30 a single and $50 a family for more than five hours of expert tuition under the watchful eye of accredited instructors – bookings essential. Phone Andrew McGregor 0423 488 042 or Matthew Moller 0438 011 802. Participants will learn about safety when shooting, safety on the course itself, the different bows used, the correct shooting form and course etiquette, before putting it all in to practice on the range. All equipment is supplied on the day with all attendees invited to join club competitions on successful completion of the course.

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Tues 12 noon and 6pm. 2018 3d Jamala Lodge Safari May 30 (contact office) Giving and Living Op Shop: Shed 3, 75 Beischer St, 352326$/ 72 83*5$'( $ 02%,/( 3+21( %$6( 8d Carnavon Gorge: Sep 7..........................................................$2050 Food Not Bombs: Civic Gardens, Lyttleton Tce, BenEast Bendigo. Tues (bread only) and Thurs 10am The Food Fossickers Committee 67$7,21 $7 %(1',*2 digo. Mon 6pm. TOURS 4pm. Ph: 0418 303 489. 4d Canberra INTERNATIONAL Floriade: Sep 18.......................................................$995 invites you to join them at their 2SWXV SODQV WR XSJUDGH D WHOHFRPPXQLFDWLRQV Kangaroo Uniting Church: CnrcarChurch and Donations Flat for the homeless: Coles park, Myer Includes ights & most meals 7d Vic.Harbour/King Isl: Octï&#x192;&#x;4.....................................................$2150 Camp sts. K Flat. Fourth Wed of every 2017 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING IDFLOLW\ DW 6SHFLPHQ +LOO 5RDG *2/'(1 St. Bendigo. Wed5447 and 9998. 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EMPLOYMENT Marist College Bendigo is a dynamic Catholic College experiencing rapid growth and enrolment demand on its way to becoming an F-12 learning community. In 2018 Marist will have 810 students across Foundation, Year 1 and Years 5-11. It is expected to have an enrolment of 1,300 by 2021 when all year levels are present. Marist will offer both VCE and VCAL in 2018.

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Services Offered LANDSCAPING

PAINTERS / DECORATORS

• Qualified tradesmen • Landscaping • Commercial and residential property maintenance

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

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

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Quality tree and Stump Removal

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3 SEATER Couch x 2, divan $100 Ph 0438 018 551

CHAINSAW, Electric, as new, $75 Ph 0498 142 686

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

CHAIRS, brown vinyl, (x6) $60 Ph 0408 844 658

ASSORTMENT of painting frames, $25 lot. Ph 5443 8468 AUSTRALIA through time. Book. Mint cond. $20. 5447 8573 AUSTRALIAN Sport through time. Book. Mint cond. $20. 5447 8573

BALTIC Pine T and G flooring 1/2" pine lining, and 3 x 1 pine dressed $750 lot or offer Ph 5442 2731

BALTIC pine table + 4 chairs, $25 Ph 0409 175 052

CHEST. Large cane oblong shape. $10 Ph 5441 2063 CHILDS sturdy scooter ZEDfx rrp $150 Sell $45 Ph 040 022 106

CROCHETED cotton cot cover, flower medallions, $10 Ph 0476 077 570

BOAT rod holder, for 3 rods, new $20 Ph 0427 036 622

DOUBLE Bed, pine $25 Ph 0455 730 364 ELECTRIC high lift lounge chair $185 Phone 0408 571 794 FIBREGLASS Baths, New seconds, x3 $50 each or best offer Ph 5442 2731

FIREWOOD FOR SALE

CHAIN tow 6m, with hooks, $25 Ph 0432 346 659

FIREWOOD

DIESEL stationery engine, 15hp, fabrica motori $99 Ph 0455 730 364

Steamed, cut from sheaf hay, Excellent condition. $12 a bag Ph 0429 434 646 AH

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

COSY TV blanket with pocket. Leopard print, new $10 0476 077 570

BIRD Cage, 14in x 16in x14in $30 Phone 5436 1382

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CORDLESS Telephone, EC $25 Ph 0437 567 073

DBL bed doona & cover, summer weight, $30 ono Ph 0476 077 570

CARDIGAN, Sz S, long, pink & fluffy, Brand New, $15 Ph 0409 431 383

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

Premium split box wood and red gum 1m $150, 5m $700, 10m $1350 Free delivery Greater Bendigo area. 0403 671 917

CLOTHES Dryer, Fisher Paykel Electronic Sensing VGC $200 ono Ph 0403 555 957

BAR fridge, Fisher & Paykel, Good condition $55 Ph 5441 2063

BUFFETT and hutch 1970's, dark oak, GC $95 Ph 5444 1113

FOR SALE

1 cubic metres of Ironbark, Sell $110 Ph 0419 302 000

FIREWOOD Apprx 35cm in 2metre lengths, stacked, Pick up only, $3,000 the lot. Ph 0439 685 823

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

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

FIREWOOD

Redgum firewood $130p/m. Pick Up or Delivery $150 open 7 days Ph 0427 353 939 FOLDING Billiard table, balls & cues $65 Phone 0466 269 948 FREE study desk 1800 x 900 Ph 0438 018 551

FREE MULLOCK Suit drystone wall, driveway, or creek wash out. Bobcat, Exc & Tipper avail. Ph 0428 507 846

FULL set left hand golf clubs, used only 5 times. Immaculate, top brand, only $350 Ph 0429 145 395 COOLER, Gott, 3 freezer bottles, EC $40 Ph 0402 022 106 HAIR Dryer Holder, wall mounted, silver spiral $20 Ph 0437 567 073

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Oaten rolls, 5x4 wrapped $50ea Elmore. Can Deliver. Ph 0408 510 542

LOUNGE convertible bed, beige colour, removeable covers, Good Condition, Sleeps two, $700 Ph 5443 2540

POTTING table $10 Ph 5446 1310

WALKER 4 whls + basket GC $85 Ph 5447 8573

QUEEN Anne White bedside 2 drw chest, $40 Ph 0409 175 052

HAY OATEN

MAHOGANY chest 5 drws, 1860's, VGC $99 ono Ph 0432 346 659

WALL Clock, Chiming, w i n d u p , pendulam,2070's, GC $40 5444 1113

HAY

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HAY & STRAW

MEAT safe , timber , with side screen, EC $90 ono Ph 0455 730 364

Rolls & Little Squares. Delivery available Maiden Gully Ph 0438 373 291

MERCURY 7.5hp motor needs work or for parts. $100 Ph 0407836102

HAY

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HAY TRANSPORT CAN fit 42 big sq, 720 little square, long/ short distance 32 ft tray 24 ft trailer, paddock to shed, paddock to fence line. Telehandler available for big jobs 0438 500 665 HEATER, Upright Radiant, timer, remote as new $40 Ph 5444 1113

MOBILITY Scooter, Good Condition $300 Ph 0419 301 465 NATURAL gas hot plates, white, suit renovation $30 Ph 0466 269 948 NOIROT Panel heater, not used. $220 Ph 5444 3799 OLYMPUS SZ30MR camera, 16mp, 24x zoom as new $100 P 5444 1894

HEAVY steel plant hanger for 6 baskets $30 Ph 5446 1310

PHILLIPS all in one slow cooker, used once $100 Ph 5446 2790

HIGH Chair x1, EC $50 ONO Ph 0458 253 503

PORTA Cot $50 Ph 0458 253 503

LARGE 3 tier fibre glass pond $50 5443 9765 LAUNDRY basket, Cane, round $5 Ph 5441 2063

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

LED floodlight w/stand, 1440 Lumen, 240v 20w, nw $40 0420 036 622

BENDIGO COLLECTABLES FAIR Collectables For Sale & Wanted To Buy Sat 22nd July 2017 9am – 4pm, Bendigo Exhibition Centre, Prince of Wales Showgrounds, Holmes Rd. Bendigo VIC. Coins, Banknotes, Militaria, Military Family History, Medallions, Olympics, VFL, Garagenalia, Breweriana, Knives, Swap Cards, Stamps, Badges, Post Cards, Tokens, Glass, China, Pottery, Albums, Money Boxes, Tins, Dolls, Ephemera, Collector Cards, Books and Much More!

Lucky Door Prizes Drawn half hourly Free Collector Packs for Kids with Adults Entry $3 Ea Under 14 Years Free Indoors • Heated • Hot Food • Ample Parking Held by Bendigo Coin & Collectables Club Inc (A0043856U) New Members always welcome

Ph. 03 5444 0308 Email pamelia@iprimus.com.au (Subject: Fair)

ELECTRIC Scooter, motorcycle style, $850 Phone 0408 571 794 SHOPRIDER Scooter, Rear & front bags w/st holder, 2 yrs old, as new, fully serviced $1790 Phone 0408 571 794

SIEVED TOP SOIL WOMERSLEY mixed media painting, framed, measures 82cm x 65cm, $300 ono Ph 5444 2100

"WEED FREE" heavy (420kg) oaten hay rolls (netted) $35ea or $40ea with "vetch shandy." Ph 0418 122 252 (Ray)

LEVI Jeans mens 505, W 38, L 30, New, $30ea Ph 0427 036 622

RINNAI space heater, RHFE-556FTR, gas, Excellent Condition $680 Ph 5443 3227

With Manure $35 per/m delivered local 3m minimum. 6m & 10m avail. Bobcat & Excavator for hire. Ph 5446 7105 or 0428 507 846

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WESTINGHOUSE Gas Cook Top, 4 burner, s\s all fittings $100 5441 6382

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

FREE to good home male doberman 6yrs old, female staffy x 7yrs old, must stay together Phone 0431 591 047

RABBITS, Pet food only $8 pair. Phone: 5446 1194

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ADOPT-A-PET Neutered Male, 6yr, 2mths

Ernie is a handsome fellow, who loves the company of people! He enjoys having pats and smooches. Ernie has been around other cats in the shelter and spent a bit of time with them, so he would be fine with a feline mate at home. Ernie can sometimes be known to stress, so he would be suited to a home with a calm and comfortable environment where he can follow you around, and also have time to himself.

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Focus on mental edge IT was just one of “those” games. That’s the attitude of the Bendigo Lady Braves as they head into a tough double header this weekend, casting aside last weekend’s loss to Canberra as a blip in an otherwise impressive season. The Lady Braves and Braves spent their week taking young basketballers back to basics at a school holiday camp attended by a record number of youngsters at Bendigo Stadium That attitude may translate to the performances of both sides this weekend, with both coming off losses in Canberra last weekend. For the Braves, it clouds their finals chances significantly. For the Lady Braves, the loss does little more than bring the pack slightly closer to their vantage point atop the SEABL’s east conference. “That’s the advantage of us going 5-0 to start the season, that it’s not quite as costly when we do slip up,” coach Jonathan Goodman said. That doesn’t mean the Lady Braves aren’t doing all they can to avoid similar performances. He described the loss to Canberra as extremely disap-

pointing, especially on the offensive end where Bendigo scored 59 points, an equal season low. “That’s really uncharacteristic for us, so we’re looking into how that happened and what we have to do to fix it this weekend,” Goodman said. A lot of that comes back to effort, which I think is more a mental thing than ability-based.” Both teams tackle Frankston on Friday night before the Lady Braves host Geelong on Saturday and the Braves tackle Sandringham. The Lady Braves will be without the injured Kelly Wilson and Chloe Bibby, who is on national duty with the Australian Gems. Wilson is expected back before finals but Bibby could play just one finals game before jetting off again, if the Lady Braves advance to the postseason. “Basically we go back to the position we were in at the start of the season without Kelly and Chloe and that was one where we were able to win games,” Goodman said. Saturday night’s home games tip off with the Lady Braves up against Geelong at 6pm.

USE YOUR HEAD: Carlie Smith, Ash Rininger and Matt Andronicos at this week’s clinic.

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Top four sides collide in BASL

By JOEL PETERSON

EAGLEHAWK’S grip on the top of the Bendigo Amateur Soccer League men’s championship has strengthened ahead of a round in which the top four in each of the men’s and women’s championship will exchange blows. The Hawks stayed four points clear atop the table following a 9-0 thumping of Golden City. Jan Kerr scored a hat-trick and league goalscoring leader Greg Thomas added a brace for Eaglehawk, which has lost only one match and is yet to record a draw. Not only do the Hawks have the competition’s best defence, conceding just 14 goals this season, their 60 goals scored also paces the competition. The Hawks have a blockbuster clash against third-placed Shepparton United – the only side to beat the Hawks this season – to look forward to this weekend. Last weekend’s match of the round saw Shepparton South move ahead of United into second after it defeated Shepparton in a five-goal thriller. South’s 3-2 win was its eighth of the season, having also drawn two and lost two matches. South hosts the boom-or-bust Epsom (fourth) on Sunday at Shepparton’s McEwen Reserve. The Scorpions, like Eaglehawk, have yet to draw a game this season, winning seven and losing five. In other games, Colts United plays Golden City, Strathdale hosts Moama Echuca, and Spring Gully united travels to Tatura.

STRONG FORM: Eaglehawk is on top of the BASL table.

In the women’s championship, leader Shepparton United plays third-placed Eaglehawk while second-placed Epsom tackles South. United and Epsom have distanced themselves as the sides to beat, the Scorpions eight points clear of third-placed Eaglehawk. The two top sides have only lost one game, United is three points clear but Epsom has a game

in hand. Incredibly, United has conceded just four goals for the entire season. Epsom’s defensive mark of 16 is closer to the challengers below, but their 57 goals scored is easily the competition’s best. Other matches see Colts United face Golden City and Strathdale play Moama Echuca while Spring Gully and Swan Hill have the bye.

Kelsey set to shine in Opals colours From Page 36 Perhaps even more so because she got to show the team around and introduce them to some of the idiosyncrasies of her home country. “Sara and Tess hadn’t been to the US before, so showing them what a medium drink was – and that it is a size you can’t even get in Australia – and things like that made the non-basketball part fun,” Griffin said. The basketball component of the camp, Griffin says, was more enjoyable than she thought. “When you go to camp for the WNBA or something like that everyone is competing for the same spot and it’s pretty cutthroat, this was a lot more sup-

portive and encouraging,” she said. Australia’s Asian Cup campaign begins on July 23 against Korea, before games against Phillippines and Japan. After that come the finals, which Griffin hopes the Opals will be there for. “It’s a young group but in terms of having played together and a lot of the girls having national team experience it definitely has that,” she said. “Hopefully we can continue to gel and build on what we had in Phoenix and if we do that then I’m confident we’ll be playing good basketball.” TEAM PLAYER: Kelsey Grifÿ n is still adjusting to Australian colours. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

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HOME STAND FOR PHANTOMS PHANTOMS Volleyball Club returns to Bendigo Stadium this weekend for round 14 of Volleyball Victoria’s state league competition. The Phantoms’ four sides in action take on Mazenod, Eastside and Croydon in their games. It is the last home round of the season for the Phantoms before finals begin. The senior teams are making a big push for finals, with the reserves women’s team in second place. The division two and three men’s games begin at 10am, the premier men and division three women play at 12pm, reserves men and division two women’s matches at 2pm and reserves men play at 4pm. All games are on courts six and seven at Bendigo Stadium.

DEMONS FACE MEAN TEST PREMIERSHIP contenders Bridgewater and Calivil United will meet in this weekend’s headline Loddon Valley Football Netball League clash at Bridgewater. Calivil is coming off a resounding win over third-placed Newbridge last weekend with star forward Bryce Curnow booting 10 goals. It was a day for the forwards at Maiden Gully too, Alex Collins kicking seven in Bridgewater’s convincing win. When they met in round six, Calivil recorded a 17-point win. In other games, Marong hosts Maiden Gully YCW, Bears Lagoon Serpentine hosts Inglewood and finals hopeful Pyramid Hill hosts an out of sorts Mitiamo.

Dragons aim to tame Dogs By JOEL PETERSON

A CLASH between Golden Square and Sandhurst highlights a pivotal round of the Bendigo Football Netball League A-grade campaign. As they resume after the bye neither side will be at full strength heading into their second meeting of the year. Both sides have lost just one game this season, while Sandhurst has also recorded a draw. They sit a game clear of thirdplaced Gisborne, with a resurgent Eaglehawk fourth, Kangaroo Flat fifth and Maryborough in sixth. Neither team will be at full strength, with goaler Kelsey Sartori missing for Sandhurst and Square midcourter Kelly Wilson out with an injured hand. The depth of both sides with be tested, but Sandhurst co-coach Heather Oliver said that has been one of her side’s strengths this season. “We’ve had to use some of our A-res girls and young guns for a few weeks now and they’ve slotted in really well,” she said. “Sophie Shoebridge is a 15-year-old and a star who will come into the squad and Imogen Sexton has also been really good for us as well. “With those two and Meg Williams we have three teenagers in

the squad which is a really good sign.” Oliver herself has had a change of role at times, after winning a Betty Thompson Medal playing in defence recent weeks have seen her playing in attack. Where she plays in coming weeks will largely depend on the balance of the side. “We decided that it would be best to play Imogen where she felt most comfortable, in defence, so I went into attack,” she said. “Where I land will mostly just depend on the mix of the team and where I’m needed.” In past encounters, Oliver has been key to Sandhurst thwarting Square star Gabe Richards. Opposition sides walk a fine line between overreacting to the threat of the goal shooter and committing too much to her, meaning the passes coming into her are more dangerous. The Dragons have put work into best counteracting her influence, but again, it’s all about balance. “You don’t want to be too conscious of Gabe, but at the same time she is so good that you have to do something,” Oliver said. “She’ll score regardless, so we’ll try to limit that where we can, but we think we can make gains in other areas and try to force

Blazers in frame for home wins A DIFFICULT campaign for the CV Blazers has continued, narrowly going down to St Bede’s in its weekend Vic League Two fixture. The Blazers have won just three games this season but looked in with a good chance of adding a fourth triumph with scores locked scoreless at the half. However, the hosts put on a strong showing after the interval with goals to Ben McManus, George Russell and Ashley Somerton handing them a 3-1 win. Hayden Youngson was able to find the back of the net for the Blazers. Scoring hasn’t often been a problem for the side this season with 24 goals, but a leaky defence (a competition-worst 35 goals conceded) has provided issues. The club’s reserves side also suffered a loss, in disappointing fashion. The Blazers reserves went down 2-3, ceding a 1-0 half time lead. Greg Anderson and Ieuan Wing scored. The club’s women’s sides had

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BIG TEST: Sandhurst tackles top side Golden Square. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN some turnovers.” In other games, Eaglehawk hosts Strathfieldsaye, Gisborne’s rivalry with Kangaroo Flat con-

tinues at Gardiner Reserve, Maryborough faces South Bendigo, and bottom two sides Castlemaine and Kyneton meet at Camp Reserve.

Tips from top talent SOME of the region’s promising young cricketers received tips from top coaches this week as part of Cricket Victoria’s Diamonds in the Bush program. The sessions, run through the July school holidays, allow the players the opportunity to learn from some of the state’s best. For the Victorian players, it gives them the opportunity to reconnect with the community. The program began in 2003 and has played a big role in fostering strong relationships between Cricket Victoria and the regions it unearths talent from.

Along with the likes of Victorian Bushrangers wicketkeeper Sam Harper, opener Travis Dean and Cameron White, Melbourne Renegades Women’s Big Bash League stars Sophie Molineux and Molly Strano also passed on tips. Clinics have been held in Hamilton, Albury, Bundalaguah, Ballarat, Bendigo and Mildura, with an aim of unearthing young talent across the state. Among the coaches was Bendigo’s Tayla Vlaeminck, who has benefited from the program on her way through the ranks.

HARD HIT: The Blazers will be back on home turf on Saturday. a mixed weekend in their matches against Casey. The Vic League One side went down 1-3, dominating the majority of the first half and capitalising through Jessie Nixon. They let the advantage slip with only minutes until the halftime whistle when Casey scored to level it at 1-1 heading into the break.

From the resumption, it was all the hosts, netting a further two times. On a positive note, the women’s reserves turned in a consummate performance, defeating Casey 4-0. All sides are at home this weekend at Garden Gully Reserve, the men taking on Werribee and the women facing WestVic.

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A chance to shine By JOEL PETERSON

WHEN she pulls on the green and gold colours of Australia at this month’s FIBA Asia Cup, Kelsey Griffin will achieve a goal that up until recently she never could have dreamed of. Of course, no aspiring basketballer growing up in Alaska would have representing Australia on their mind. Griffin will make her Australian Opals debut this month when a 12-player squad heads to India for the Asia Cup. She won’t be alone as a debutante, with guard Lauren Mansfield also on their first senior national duty. Former Bendigo Lady Brave Alex Bunton was set to debut, but has withdrawn through injury. After becoming an Australian citizen in 2015, Griffin has trained with the Opals, but never expected a national call-up. Days later, she says it is still a bit surreal. “I’ve been asked lots of questions over the past few days but I still don’t quite know how to put it into words,” she said. “It was never really a goal or intention of mine when I became a citizen so it’s just a huge bonus and an amazing opportunity. “I’m definitely taking it with both hands and running with it.” Griffin will travel with former championship-winning teammates Sara Blicavs, Tessa Lavey and Maddie Garrick, while another former Spirit player in Belinda Snell will also head to the subcontinent. Katie Ebzery, Laura Hodges, Alice Kunek and Marianna Tolo round out the squad. Coach Sandy Brondello will not travel with the team due to WNBA commitments, but is confident the two-time WNBL grand final MVP will fit with the Opals squad “Kelsey is a very versatile player and has a high basketball IQ,” she said. Griffin has not spent much time on court recently, recovering from offseason surgery, but enjoyed the team’s training camp in Phoenix.

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Miners chase return to winning form

RUN ON: The Miners need everything to go their way to make the finals. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Narrowly defeated last time out to all but quash their ÿ nals hopes, the Bendigo Fighting Miners hope it is a winning return to Epsom Huntly Reserve on Saturday. They lost 36-29 against Melton last weekend, but have stronger prospects against bottom side Maroondah tomorrow from 2pm.

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