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ISSUE 1033 FRIDAY, AUGUST 25, 2017

Cheer for the beer ART gallery curator Jessica Bridgfoot has her eye on the new exhibition at the Post Office Gallery, Taverns to Temperance: The Pubs of Bendigo, which opens today.

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Hospital building manager unqualified

BENDIGO Health will correct four consecutive annual reports after being notified by the state’s building authority former construction manager Adam Hardinge has no Victorian registered building qualifications. And while insisting he had not misrepresented his qualifications, Mr Hardinge yesterday told the Bendigo Weekly of his regret about

his behaviour during four years of employment at Bendigo Health which led to his conviction and fining in 2016 on nine theft and deception charges. “If I look back, I did some really stupid things,” he said, adding that it was a culture at the time in the construction industry. “I have to wake up each morning and deal with that.”

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Mr Hardinge was first employed by Bendigo Health in 2011 to manage demolition works on the site of the new $630 million hospital. He is listed in the 2010-11 annual report as director of capital projects and as being a domestic builder unlimited and a commercial builder unlimited, accreditations administered by the Victorian Building Authority.

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Mr Hardinge was listed in the next three annual reports with the same qualifications but as the construction manager of the new Bendigo hospital. In a letter obtained by the Bendigo Weekly, the VBA notes Mr Hardinge did not require a building registration to act in the roles because the building permits issued for the new hospital list Bendigo

Health as the owner builder. Bendigo Health engaged Exemplar Health, a consortium that includes construction giant Lend Lease, to build the hospital. But the VBA found Bendigo Health’s annual reports were wrong to include the qualifications next to Mr Hardinge’s name. “Should Mr Hardinge have held out as being a registered building practitioner in the state of Victoria, Bendigo Health can refer this matter to the VBA as a complaint,” the letter states. Continued Page 6

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Green light for Marong THE state government says its recent rezoning of more than 300 hectares of land at Marong should help boost employment and economic development in the region. Planning minister Richard Wynne has given the green light to the Marong Business Park, paving the way for the City of Greater Bendigo to begin developing the jobs hub. The Marong Business Park is one of the city’s top priorities. It’s expected to generate up to 3000 jobs in sectors such as manufacturing, logistics, research and development and service. The land is located 500 metres west of Marong and 16 kilometres from Bendigo’s city centre. The government says it has got the planning right – striking the right balance between protecting nearby users of the land and catering for future requirements of the area. An Environmental Significance Overlay buffer will not be applied after an independent panel found it was unnecessary to apply the overlay to surrounding Farming Zone land. The planning scheme an-

nouncement means that the City of Greater Bendigo can now begin the next stage of development of the park. BENDIGO’S central business district has seen another prime commercial property sold, with the high profile RACV building in Mitchell Street going under the hammer last Friday. Situated on the corner of Garsed Street, the 435-squaremetre property sold for $1.3 million, adding to other recent sales successes in the city’s heart that have reinforced the strong position of the local market. The RACV is expected to relocate its operations to the Bendigo Marketplace in coming months. NEW long-term residential tenancy legislation does not provide adequate protections for landlords and will place their investments at risk, the Real Estate Institute of Victoria has warned. REIV chief executive officer Gil King said the government has rushed the Residential Tenancies Amendment (Long-Term Tenancy Agreements) Bill 2017, failing to take into consideration the opinion of supply side stakeholders.

SOLD: The RACV building in Mitchell Street. “The legislation will cap bonds to the equivalent of four weeks’ rent, which is inadequate protection for a home which may be tied up for potentially a decade,” he said. In fact, four weeks’ bond is less than what is currently being obtained for many oneyear leases in the Melbourne market.” “Given the median house price in Melbourne is currently $822,000, a rental property is a significant financial asset for landlords and all future legislation needs to benefit all stakeholders – not just tenants. “Without adequate protections for landlords, long-term leases will remain unattractive in the private rental market, rending this legislation ineffective in

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THE new red light camera at McIvor Road and Reservoir Road is set to be a cash cow for the Victorian government after logging more than $35,000 in fines in six weeks. The Strathdale camera was activated on February 13, and in the 47 days to March 31 it clocked an average of three infringements a day, making it more likely to snare a traffic offender than any other camera in Bendigo. In six weeks, the camera recorded 147 offences compared to the 240 that the red light camera at Don and High streets in Golden Square logged in 13 weeks, an average of 2.6 offences per day. The camera at the corner of Loddon Valley Road and Calder

Highway in Ironbark also caught 240 infringements between January and the end of March 2017, netting more than $65,000 in fines. It wasn’t like drivers were taken by surprise by the McIvor Road camera. VicRoads signs warning drivers that the camera would be activated on the February date were placed at the intersection more than two weeks before it was switched on. The state government roads authority locates cameras at sites that are considered black spots for accidents. A 2011 Monash University study found installing cameras reduced accidents by 47 per cent at the intersection concerned and by 26 per cent on roads leading to

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the proportion of drivers exceeding the speed limit by 66 per cent. Fines logged by cameras at Bagshot at the level crossing 40 metres west of Peatlings Road on the Midland Highway appear not to be acting as a deterrent to speeding. The cameras are consistently the most expensive in central Victoria, costing eastbound motorists more than $357,000 in the three months to March 31 and westbound motorists more than $252,000. The cost for drivers has markedly increased from the same time last year. In the same three months in 2016, the cameras netted $309,440 from eastbound drivers and $201,059 from westbound drivers.

Huntly site for 800 new homes

For close to a century, Australian veterans have honoured the pledge made by the original Anzacs to care for the “missus and kids” of their fallen comrades who risked everything. What is often forgotten is that for each serving Australian who risks everything – a family does the same. Australians will have the chance to show their support for these very special families by buying a badge during Legacy Week from Sunday, August 27 to Saturday, September 2. Legacy is the only organisation of its type in the world and relies on an army of dedicated volunteers, affectionately named Legatees and many of whom are returned servicemen and women, to carry out its vital work. Legacy Australia chairman Tony Ralph, said it doesn’t matter if you are 100 years of age or in your 20s, the organisation’s role in the community is as real now as it has ever been. “Legacy does its best to meet the changing needs of our families in this modern era and with the support of generous Australians, Legacy can continue its good work,” he said. “I encourage all Australians to buy a badge and wear it with pride this Legacy Week. You will play an important role in supporting the families of Defence personnel. “Whether on deployment, peacekeeping, peace enforcing or disaster relief, the bottom line is when a soldier goes to work, there is always a real risk they may not return, and if they do, it may not be in the same state as when they left.” Legacy merchandise, including badges, pens and the very popular Legacy bears will be available across Bendigo during Legacy Week. To make a donation or volunteer your time visit www.legacy.com.au or call 1800 534 229.

A HUNTLY residential development will in its maturity be home to a primary school and more than 800 new homes. But the Queensland-based developers behind the Hermitage development north-east of Huntly have applied to the City of Greater Bendigo for a planning permit to start development of the first stage of the 137-lot project. If council gives the go ahead, the subdivision will also include mediumdensity housing on four “super” blocks on 13.5 hectares of land. A park will also form part of a first stage of development. Located at the eastern perimeter, the park will end up being central in the entire seven-stage project. The developers have commissioned and presented to the council’s planning department a completed traffic report for the project including flows to and from the primary school that it includes as part of the plan. They also note the proximity of the subdivision to a potential future railway station at Huntly. “The development staging in the first instance is driven by the main access being via Wakeman Road,” notes the development plan. “The staging will then continue east to a main north-south street which long term could potentially connect to a future railway station in the south with the Midland Highway in the north.” time to give: Bendigo Legacy Club president Steven Lee. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

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No to Wellington pokies Commission sees no benefit for community

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BENDIGO Stadium Limited’s application to install 44 gaming machines in the Wellington at the Botanical Gardens hotel has been refused for its potential to attract problem gamblers and a lack of evidence the move would benefit the community. The Victorian Commission of Gambling and Liquor has cast doubt over BSL’s ability to manage the risks associated with problem gambling at its existing venues, saying a visit to the stadium and the Borough Club found the requirement to sign in was not enforced. The BSL board will meet next Thursday to consider challenging the finding, as well as decide

whether to abandon its lease at the Wellington Hotel which the stadium’s financial viability analysis says is not profitable without pokies. BSL’s $2 million proposed refurbishment of the hotel will not go ahead without gaming machines. Chairman Brendon Goddard added the decision could jeopardise future work as set down in the precinct master plan, comprising mostly of additional courts and car parking. Mr Goddard said BSL would have to improve performance at the two existing venues to afford its contribution. But pokies spend at the stadium

fell in 2016-17 by more than 10 per cent to $6.1m. In rejecting BSL’s application to introduce pokies at the White Hills pub, the VCGLR said the potential social harm outweighed the economic benefits, noting its proximity to a local primary school, the botanical gardens and without any other nearby gaming venues “it increases the likelihood” people will be exposed to gambling where they previously may not have been. Despite the belief of at least one City of Greater Bendigo councillor that local government held no weight in VCGLR’s decision, the commission took into ac-

count a submission by the City of Greater Bendigo that opposed BSL’s application. Two reports commissioned and submitted by the council found the overall social and economic effect of pokies at the Wellington would be detrimental. The VCGLR referred to the council’s reports in determining BSL had not submitted evidence nor a breakdown of the economic benefit it forecast would be realised by refurbishing and installing pokies at the Wellington. Council acting health and wellbeing director Caroline Grylls welcomed the VCGLR decision and

said councillors would consider a separate planning permit for the pub’s refurbishment in coming months. If BSL does not appeal the decision, it may withdraw the permit. Mr Goddard said an appeal to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal would cost more than $250,000 and ratepayers more if the council decided to participate. Bendigo MP Lisa Chesters said she was surprised BSL was knocked back on its application, and it was time for the organisation to come up with another business case. “For the stadium, it has to go back and do your homework and your research, where is your business plan, where is the plan, you can’t just rely on pokies to run venues,” Ms Chesters said.

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Fundraiser fun ahead of grand final THE Bendigo Thunder geared up for their Northern Football League grand final with a fundraising lunch this week. Federal Bendigo MP Lisa Chesters hosted the lunch at the Exchange this week, featuring women’s football ambassador Susan Alberti AC. Bendigo plays Diamond Creek

on Sunday in the Northern Football League Women’s grand final, and some of the club’s biggest off-field supporters gathered to support the club at the lunch. Ms Alberti delivered the main address at the lunch, drawing on her vast experience in both the health sector and in women’s football as a director

of the AFLW competition and former Western Bulldogs board member. Senior coach Cherie O’Neill also spoke at the lunch, with her side set for its second consecutive grand final appearance. For more details on the Thunder’s grand final match-up with Diamond Creek, see page 39.

COUNCIL’S parks and open space department is branching out in a bid to conserve a big part of Bendigo’s heritage. A new policy will provide greater protection for the city’s trees, especially those around and in construction sites. The City of Greater Bendigo’s Urban Tree Management Policy aims to protect existing trees from construction and development and clearly defines the circumstances in which public trees may be removed. The policy acknowledges the contribution the city’s trees make to liveability and the character of greater Bendigo, especially in areas such as Bridge Street which are renowned for their tree-lined nature strips. And, of course, Bendigo’s reputation as the city in the forest relies in no small part on the vegetation in the region. Council’s parks and open space manager Debbie Wood said the council is responsible for looking after more than 100,000 street trees. Among the collection are over 3600 elms in parks, gardens and on streets in the city. In a new step, the policy places a specific monetary value on trees which will be applied when they are removed for development purposes. The monetary value will contribute to funding for greening projects throughout the city. “Bendigo is known for its wonderful street trees which provide many environmental, economic and social benefits that contribute towards the city’s vision to create the world’s most liveable community,” she said. “However the lack of any formal tree management policy in the past has left our urban tree population vulnerable. “The new policy enhances Bendigo’s reputation of being a city in a forest, standardises procedures to ensure consistency in tree management decisions made by the city, protects existing trees from construction and development activities and defines the circumstances under which public trees may be removed.” Ms Wood said the policy provides a transparent and consistent approach to the council’s management or urban trees.

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A Bendigo Health spokesperson said corrections to the annual reports will be made online, but the organisation did not comment on former employees. “Bendigo Health will not be taking this matter further,” the spokesperson said. For his part, former chief executive John Mulder, who was the subject with Mr Hardinge of an investigation by the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission which led to the charges against the latter, said he assumed Bendigo Health had evidence of Mr

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Hardinge’s qualifications. “I and other members of the Bendigo Health executive were informed by Adam Hardinge’s supervisor on several occasions that Adam was a registered building practitioner and his status as a registered building practitioner was recorded regularly within the Bendigo Health Annual Report,” Mr Mulder said. “I assumed such recording was based on the submission of documentary evidence confirming his registration and I had no reason to believe otherwise, if in fact that is the case.” Mr Hardinge said all that he submitted at the time of his em-

in the balance: The hospital during construction. ployment was an email confirming he was eligible to qualify as a registered builder but that he had not done so. “There was never any documents to hand over to say that I was (a registered builder),” Mr Hardinge said. He said that in 2012 he filled out the paperwork to gain the qualification, but never submitted it. Misrepresenting building qualifications draws a fine of between $20,000 and $80,000.

The VBA said it had “not received any evidence to suggest that Mr Adam Hardinge has claimed to be a domestic building unlimited, or a commercial builder unlimited; nor that he has advertised himself as a registered building practitioner with the VBA”. Asked about his court case and the tabling of the full IBAC report in parliament in March, Mr Hardinge said he was glad it was over. “It has been a really tough three years,” he said.

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Zoning on the curriculum

AS Bendigo’s secondary schools collect enrolments for next year, the review of the city’s education plan has gathered pace in order to report to education minister James Merlino this year. As part of consultation, the steering committee has written to primary schools asking for their input. Out of the review, the committee will formulate a plan for the next decade of secondary education in the city. The plan, adopted in 2005, was designed to sustain four big junior secondary colleges but enrolment figures show the model has swung

out of balance with one college almost three times the size of any of the other three. The plan was for each college to educate between 800 to 1200 students, but the model has swung out of balance. Enrolments at Bendigo South East College this ear total more than 1500 students, almost three times more than Crusoe College, Eaglehawk Secondary College or Weeroona College. Local members of the Australian Education Union have asked that zoning be addressed for the 2018-2028 plan. Students are zoned to a school but can enrol at any of the other three if they choose.

The Department of Education and Training is coordinating the review. “The Steering Committee for the Bendigo Education Plan 2018 has been established and the Terms of Reference have been developed

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and approved at the Ministerial level,” north west regional director Jeanette Nagorcka said. The committee includes Bendigo MPs Jacinta Allan and Maree Edwards, the Australian Education Union, the Goldfields Local Learn-

partment of Human and Health Services, City of Greater Bendigo, BE.Bendigo, Victorian School Building Authority, Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation and Loddon Mallee Preschool Association.

Students scale the heights THREE local students will be among 3000 from across the state taking part in this year’s Victorian State Schools Spectacular at Hisense Arena. This year’s showcase will feature the a vast array of talents, from a principal cast of a 64-piece orchestra to 30 lead vocalists, 16 principal dancers, 20 ensemble dancers, eight backing vocalists, a 1300-voice choir and 1200 mass dancers. Not only that, but a magician, roller skaters, puppeteers will also be involved in the show. Bendigo South East College duo Olivia Brereton and Amy Bachmann will both be performing. Olivia, in year 10, will be a member of the ensemble vocalists after being a backing vocalist last year. Amy will perform in the orchestra in the woodwind section, the year nine student playing the flute. Bendigo Senior Secondary College’s Thomas Hadlow will be an integral part of the rhythm section,

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playing the guitar. The 2017 spectacular is the year 11 student’s first year being involved. Being a part of the performance

requires a huge commitment from the students as well as the schools whose students take part. Depending upon their role they commence rehearsals from six

months out from the event. The event will be held at Hisense Arena on Saturday, September 16. Performances will be at 1pm and 6.30pm.

“The management of school enrolment numbers is by necessity dealt with on a year by year basis and this will occur in parallel with the development of the Bendigo Education Plan 2018,” Ms Nagorcka said. “The minister will be kept informed about consultation and communication processes. “This is a very interesting and exciting time for Bendigo, at the school and regional level, as we prepare our current and future students for a successful working future. “The learnings from the review, which involves an extensive community consultation process, will set the agenda for education over the next 10 years.”

Health plus for TAFE BENDIGO TAFE’s new $17.7 million health and community services centre is on track to be the training premises of health graduates by next year. It is likely future nurses and community health workers who graduate from the TAFE centre under construction will flow into jobs at Bendigo Health’s new hospital, which less than a year after being completed is already advertising for new staff to meet rising demand for its services. Work on the TAFE centre started in February with the demolition of J building on Chapel Street. The new facility will be housed in the existing large P block building on McCrae Street. Training in health and community services is continuing in other parts of the TAFE campus this year as construction continues. Bendigo MPs Maree Edwards and Jacinta Allan toured the building site recently. “The Labor government’s investment in the health and community services centre of excellence will give Bendigo TAFE students even greater access to more courses, modern equipment and stronger links to industry and employers,” Ms Edwards said.

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Ravenswood Interchange Calder Alternative Highway (Melbourne-bound) closure From 17 August 2017 for three months

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To continue building the new Ravenswood Interchange, we need to close the Calder Alternative Highway (Melbourne-bound) between Bendigo-Maldon Road and the Calder Highway.

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A Farm Security Expo was held in Bendigo this week to explore proactive measures to improve security and safety. The expo at the Bendigo Stadium gave members of the farming community the chance to come together to discuss a range of issues which affect them. In the 12 months leading up to March 2017, there were 281 burglaries recorded on farmland or agricultural properties across Victoria. This means that police

responded to a burglary on farmland properties across the state almost every other day. The most common items stolen are often livestock, firearms, ammunition and other farming equipment. Inspector Paul Gardiner said that police also believe many incidents of livestock and farm theft are often under-reported. “The expo was a great opportunity for police to encourage any farmers who might be a victim of farm

crime or livestock theft to report it,” Insp Gardiner said. “We know the impact that these crimes can have on productivity, income and livelihoods in rural communities. “It’s important that we work together to prevent more people becoming victims of crime. “The expo provided a platform for farmers and the police to work together to minimise the risks involved in managing rural properties.”

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Rain on the way THE Bureau of Meteorology has revised its spring outlook, and it has a decidedly more optimistic view in terms of rainfall for much of Victoria. Bendigo has already seen above average rainfall for August, following on from a similarly wet July. Like farmers in the region, water storages have benefitted from the recent rains with Coliban water listing its storages at almost 93 per cent full. With two of Australia’s major climate drivers in the Indian and Pacific oceans in a neutral state, the climate is largely being influ-

cenced by factors from closer to home. Among them are cooler than average waters off the Western Australian coast, which indicate a drier than normal spring for much of the country’s south-west. After an August outlook that looked decidedly average for Victoria, the latest data shows that rainfall for spring is expected to come in just below or right on long-term median figures. Much of Victoria will also experience warmer overnight and daytime temperatures than longterm averages. The strongest likelihood of

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Bendigo team takes out retail accolades Bendigo Beaumont Tiles has been recognised as one of the national retailers’ best stores, taking out the Winner of Best (Sales) Performance 2016-2017 Victoria. Manager of Bendigo Beaumont Tiles, Keith Cloke said the win, announced at the Beaumont Tiles national conference and awards in Sydney this month, was a reflection of great commitment by the team who, “Loved coming to work and giving great service to help homeowners’ dreams come to life.” “We have helped many new homeowners, builder and renovators transform their house into a home they can be proud of,” Keith said. “our team of experts, who all live locally, want to ensure that everyone who walks through our doors is comfortable and happy with their choices. So, while we give our customers advice when they ask, we first and foremost listen to what they want.” “We find the majority of our customers are 'design savvy’, gaining an insight through TV programs like 'The Block’.”

“They really have a good understanding of what is on offer, and i’m glad we have a great range of product here in our showroom,” Keith said. The new showroom on the corner of Strickland Road and Harpin Street, east Bendigo has allowed for an expansion of designer bathroom products to compliment the fantastic flooring options. “We provide them with tools such as ‘What’s My Style?’, a virtual interior designer, that help them find their own style and the products to match, also ‘Scan & Play’, so they can see what their tile choices look like in a room,” Keith added.

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MP says cuts bite PENSIONER Maggie Merigan had intended to swap from a disability pension to an ordinary pension but stopped when she realised she would miss out the $30 a month energy supplement. The Coalition government announced scrapping the payment to all pensioners who received a pension or family tax benefit after September 20 last year. Changing payments means the recipient is new to that pension and therefore ineligible for the supplement. Ms Merigan said she

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ers announced in the 2017 budget and paid in June failed to make up for the loss of the supplement. Ms Chesters said power bills had increased by 20 per cent and now was not the time to get rid of the supplement. It was introduced by Labor as a measure to offset a carbon tax which was subsequently abolished by the Coalition government. The Coalition has said future entrants to the welfare system would no longer be compensated for a tax that no longer exists, and savings of almost

$1 billion would be used to fund the National Disability Insurance Scheme. But Ms Chesters said she didn’t trust the “government on their tricky accounting”. “They are also increasing the Medicare levy and saying they will fund the NDIS,” she said. “What they could do is scrap their tax cut to big business, that is $50 billion. “People are in shock, they are already struggling to pay this winter’s power bills and those are the people who receive the supplement.”

Vision Australia a match winner BENDIGO Football Netball League clubs South Bendigo and Kangaroo Flat have teamed up for a special fundraising match for Vision Australia. The Bloods and the Roos will donate a portion of the proceeds from the club’s under-18 game at Harry Trott Oval on Saturday to the organisation. It’s the second fundraising game the two clubs have held in support of Vision Australia. They will play for the Vision Cup, and the teams had a chance to participate in low-vision sports and meet Australian blind cricket team member Zac Sheehan last night. The best player in the game

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Are you caring for someone with a life-limiting illness? The Loddon Mallee Regional Palliative Care Consortium, in partnership with Carers Victoria, is running a 3 hour workshop in Bendigo and Echuca. ECHUCA September 14, 2017 Echuca Regional Health boardroom starting at 1pm

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Bank fares well in poll BENDIGO and Adelaide Bank has topped a consumer poll of Australia’s best banks. The recognition gives the Bendigo-based bank an advantage when it comes to competing against the cost and protection benefits enjoyed by the four major retail banks. Bendigo and Adelaide Bank regularly win customer satisfaction surveys conducted by industry specialists. Its latest award was the delivered via the votes of 5000 banking consumers surveyed by financial comparison website Mozo. “Our people lead the pack in exceptional customer service, listening and responding to customer needs and building the goodwill and trust we think people should be entitled to have in banks,” the bank’s Marnie Baker said. “As a nationally operated banking group, we have a privileged status in the community, and we take this obligation seriously on behalf of our 1.6 million customers and the hundreds of communities across Australia where we operate.”

Mixed works show another side to art A new exhibition bringing together fine couture, photography and jewellery is now showing at the Living Arts Space in the Bendigo Visitor Centre. Perceptions showcases the diverse works of three artists and designers from the Bendigo region and runs until November 12. The artists that are featured are bespoke couturier Briana Hurley-Shaw, photographer Joel Bramley and jeweller Carol de Graauw. The works of silversmith and jeweller Carol De Graauw are made from fine metals including sterling silver, gold and bronze, and are inspired by art deco and art nouveau styles. It will be the first professional exhibition for photog-

rapher Joel Bramley, who calls Bendigo home and has been developing his passion for photography over the past 10 years. Briana Hurley-Shaw has carved herself a niche in the couture world, designing and making bespoke garments which combine her own contemporary ideas with the best quality fabrics and sophisticated sewing techniques. The Living Arts Space is located in the Bendigo Visitor Centre and is open daily from 9am until 5pm. For further information go to www.bendigotourism.com or call the visitor centre on 5434 6060. camera ready: Joel Bramley has work on display.

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See what university is really like at La Trobe University’s Bendigo campus open day from 10am to 3pm on Sunday. Step inside world-class facilities, meet inspiring academics and get a feel for uni life. Plus, design, create and plant your own virtual tree via the Living Landscapes display. Head of campus Rob Stephenson said this year’s open day would offer a chance for school leavers to explore their options for further study, plus inspire mature-agers to consider that longed for career change. “It’s never too late, or early, to consider your options for tertiary study and with the broad range of courses offered in Bendigo we’re bound to have something to interest everyone,” he said. “Plus, open day is a great opportunity to simply explore the campus, get a feel for the facilities we offer and maybe even discover a career you never knew existed. “Highlights on the day will be tours of our new exercise physiology and rehabilitation lab, plus Australia’s-only dog cognition lab, where visitors can meet our very special campus canines.” There will be sessions on scholarships, fees and HECS, living on campus and how to apply for La Trobe’s Aspire program, which rewards vol-

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Trobe and the National Gallery of Victoria. It invites people to create a virtual tree via a speciallydesigned app, then plant that tree in augmented reality. For every virtual plant created, La Trobe will plant a real tree. Mr Stephenson said 2018 was set to be an exciting year to join La Trobe, as the Bendi-

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Bendigo ranked 13th of Victoria’s 79 local council areas for animal cruelty reports, and 31st on a per capita basis, according to a list of hotspots released by RSPCA Victoria. RSPCA Victoria received 10,180 cruelty reports across the state in 2016-17 – around 28 per day. Of these, 272 were concerns about the welfare of animals in greater Bendigo, which equates to one report for every 406 residents in the area. The state-wide average was one report per 581 residents. Last year, Bendigo ranked fifth of 79 councils for animal cruelty reports, and 19th on a per capita basis. RSPCA Victoria chief executive Liz Walker said understanding the rate of cruelty reporting and the different offences in local areas is critical to ensuring that RSPCA Victoria directs its education, advocacy and enforcement efforts to the places that need it most. “This year, RSPCA Victoria has started working more closely with local councils to understand local animal welfare issues, and to put in place tailored, local initiatives to educate owners and better protect animals,” Dr Walker said. As with last year’s data, reports received in 2016-17 about animals not receiving basic care far outnumbered all other offences reported. “It’s disappointing to see that, for the second year in a row, too many Victorian animals were reported to us because of concerns about very basic issues: food, water, shelter and vet care when they’re sick or injured. These kinds of problems are so preventable,” Dr Walker said. “Whether it’s asking family or friends for support, seeking assistance from animal welfare groups, or surrendering animals to be rehomed, we would strongly encourage owners who aren’t keeping up with the basics to seek help to care for their animals.”

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The trip included afternoon tea with the Governor General Peter Cosgrove and his wife Lynne at Government House, briefings with members of Parliament and dinner at Parliament House with the region’s local members Lisa Chesters, Andrew Broad and Damien Drum. There was also visit to the Australian War Memorial and briefing from director Brendan Nelson, a

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new Phonak Audéo Belong gohearingclinic.com.au hearing aid. What are open days? These are opportunities to trial free the latest in state-of-the-art hearing aids. At an open day, we test your hearing and fit you with the new hearing aids on the spot to trial and then review you a week later. You are under no obligation to proceed further at this stage. The new Audéo Belong range from Phonak are the ideal solution for those clients wanting to hear well even in the most challenging listening situations. The AutoSense feature in these new aids works like a human brain to accurately capture and analyse the sound environment and then precisely blend feature elements from multiple programs in real time to provide a seamless listening experience. I’ve been fitting hearing aids for a long time and this is the best performing hearing aid I have seen especially in background noise.

Why a Phonak Hearing aid? Based in Switzerland, Phonak are the leading hearing aid manufacturer worldwide with a global presence in over 100 countries. More people wear a Phonak hearing aid than any other brand and with good reason. For many years now Phonak’s innovative technology has significantly improved the quality of life for millions of people around the world. With Phonak, the global leader in hearing technology and an audiologist who has been fitting their products successfully for over 30 years, you are in the best hands on your journey to better hearing.

Why the Bendigo Hearing Clinic? I have been fitting hearing aids for over 30 years and understand what is required to achieve successful outcomes. Independent company EARTRAK surveys all of our clients post hearing aid fitting and we routinely receive a 5 star rating showing that over 95% of our clients are highly satisfied with their outcome and our service. We are also an independent clinic not commercially linked to any manufacturer and place a premium on high levels of service and ethical practice. We can all be intimidated by new technology. At the Bendigo Hearing Clinic, we make state-of-the-art hearing solutions both effective and easy to use.

Phonak Audéo B marks the next generation of hearing aids for seamless and effortless listening experiences in the most challenging listening environments. In a sleek modern design, these aids are virtually invisible when worn and Audéo B is available in four performance and price levels, including a fully rechargeable model Numbers are strictly limited for this FREE trial. To reserve your spot, please call Bendigo Hearing Clinic on 5442 5800.

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FUNERALS - Tell me more. #3 PERSONALISED FUNERALS Today, more than ever before, families are looking at personalising the funerals of their loved ones. Coffin/Casket - The choice of coffin/casket can be important. Along with traditional style coffin The Expressions Range has provided a quality option with a large variety of pre-determined “Picture Coffins”. Scenes include; dolphins and rivers, flowers or sea shells, horses and motor bikes. In the theme of ‘Celebration of Life’ there are many other personalisation options available. Music -CD’s, hymns, a piper or even a live band. Music is a big part of funerals today and the range of music available is enormous; Music is used sometimes to reflect the life and times of the deceased but can also be used to express the feelings of those saying their goodbyes. Photo and/or video presentations - a large portion of funerals today incorporate a photo presentation often set to a favourite song. Locations/venues* - Various venue options for a service are also often considered; gardens, your home, parks, football grounds, churches, community halls, golf courses, race courses, etc. Displaying symbols - Symbols of the persons life may bring comfort — a bowls hat, some knitting, a golf stick, or a cricket bat. Allowing grand children to read a special poem or bible reading can be important too. Funerals today have simply become more adaptable and open to interpretation and we encourage families to take a greater role where they feel they either want to or importantly, need to. Along with religious services which can include non-religious elements, there is a growing number of civil services. Funeral celebrants can essentially structure the service in a way that your family is comfortable with, these services can be completely non-religious or have elements of religion as required.

Simon Mulqueen of BENDIGO FUNERALS has been a Funeral Director for almost 40 Years, for more Information contact BENDIGO FUNERALS on 5444 0400 ** The information provided in this column is general in nature and intended as a guide only. * Use of special venues can involve hire fees.

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Golden tales of taverns THE latest Post Office Gallery exhibition is bound to slake your thirst. It used to be said of Bendigo and Eaglehawk there was a pub on every corner and while the veracity of this statement may be questionable, there’s no doubt the early pioneers liked a drop or three. In a place where drinking beer was once seen as safer than drinking water (after all that’s what fish swim in) pubs were prolific as centres for social and commercial life in Bendigo. Our pubs started off as sly grog tents on the goldfields, and then home style “taverns”. And soon there was a flourishing brewing industry to keep everyone afloat as it were. Even though they weren’t permitted to drink in public bars until the 1970s, women were instrumental in the development of the pub industry. A little known fact is that a large proportion of early publicans’ licences were held by women who operated pubs as a means to provide for their family. Conversely women also played a large part in resistance against the growing industry surrounding pubs and drinking. The groundswell of temperance societies and later the six o’clock lock out all sought to disparage the consumption of alcohol and improve family life for women and children. Through the cloudy glass of a well-worn goldfields “nobbler”, this exhibition views pubs as places of entertainment, accommodation,

social and political activism and even autopsies and inquests. The photography and ephemera and social history in general will kept you engaged for hours and send you rushing out for a cold one. The Post Office Gallery exhibition Taverns to Temperance opens today and runs until Sunday, December 3. – Dianne Dempsey

WOMEN IN PUBS 11am Wednesday, October 4, La Trobe Arts Institute, 121 View Street, Bendigo. Join Professor Diane Kirkby on a theoretical pub crawl through the surprising and challenging history of wom-

LOUNGING: Curator Jessica Bridgfoot with some of the exhibits. Photos: ANDREW PERRYMAN

en’s work in pubs. Prof. Kirkby has published a number of texts on the history of the Australian pub through a feminist lens, myth-busting stereotypes and examining the role of colonial women in non-traditional occupations. Entry is free.

THE GORGEOUS VOICES OF TEMPERANCE 10.30am Saturday, November 11 (aligned with the farmers market) Post Office Gallery. Bendigo’s Gorgeous Voices Choir will serenade the public with a selection of early temperance songs.

To be imbibed in moderation on the steps of the Post Office Gallery as part of the exhibition Taverns to Temperance: pubs of Bendigo, the choir will perform definitive 19th century songs to get you in the mood for the weekend including gospel classic The Drinking Gourd.

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Expo means small business Local small business operators have banded together to present the first ever microbusiness pop-up expo at Bendigo library. Businesses will be set up across the ground floor of the library showcasing their wares. “Many microbusinesses operate from home or in premises without shopfronts, and this gives operators the perfect opportunity to come face to face with the public in a friendly, supportive environment,” Goldfields Library’s Tammy Higgs said. Acting chief executive Mark Hands said the expo is a great example of how the library’s role in the community is changing. “We want to support the local economy and this is a very tangible way for Goldfields Libraries to engage with local small businesses,” he said. “Whether you’re into cooking, gardening, crafting, bushfire preparedness or leisure – even the toughest shopaholic will find something to please. “The microbusiness pop-up expo is part of the Bendigo Small Business Festival and will be held from until Thursday, August 31 during library opening hours.”

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On track for Wallan plan

COMMUNITY feedback on the proposed extension of the O’Keefe Rail Trail to Wallan is due to be released within weeks. The Mitchell Shire Council is processing the feedback it received during a public consultation campaign earlier this year. The proposal is to extend the rail trail where it ends in Heathcote, 65 kilometres to Wallan, north of Melbourne. The project is in feasibility stage and preliminary engineering, ecological, economic and cultural heritage issues have been completed. The trail feasibility material handed out during the consultation campaign explains that the route could eventually join Bendigo to Melbourne by trail, through Tooborac, Pyalong, Kilmore, Heathcote Junction, Wandong and Wallan. The City of Greater Bendigo would contribute to the development and maintenance of the trail.

“Mitchell Shire Council looks forward to further analysing the feedback given by our community and continuing to work with greater Bendigo and the friends group,” Mitchell shire mayor Rhonda Sanderson said. The friends group she refers to is the Bendigo-based Friends of the Bendigo to Kilmore Rail Trail who are campaigning for the creation of a Wallan to Heathcote rail trail. “Consultation was conducted over six weeks and included listening posts, written and online submissions, and face-to-face conversations with landowners and stakeholder groups,” Ms Sanderson said. “Council also received significant feedback via social media. “In total, more than 230 submissions were received (and) a report on the feedback received wil be presented to the council in the coming weeks.”

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on the trail: The plan aims for a track to Wallan. If built, the Wallan to Bendigo trail would, at 114 kilometres long, be the third longest rail trail in Australia. Cycling tourism is becoming big business in Victoria, as a 2009 La Trobe University Study showed recreational cyclists were a highspending market.

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Bendigo Weekly – Friday, August 25, 2017

BELLA the Strath-Haven residents’ cat has wandered. The champagne-coloured domestic short hair was last seen at the Condon Street aged-care home on Saturday afternoon. Strath-Haven leisure coordinator Kerryn Anderson said they hope someone has found the cat and can bring her home. “She is a much treasured member of our community

An engineering assessment of the trail has concluded that the trail is “feasible from a cost perspective”. “However, consultation with private and public landowners is necessary to determine if the development of the possible trail is technically feasible,” the study concluded.

and has brought great joy to all of us,” she said. If you know where Bella is, call the centre on 5434 3000.

hard line on wood Three people were recently fined $634 each after breaching firewood collection laws in the Lyell State Forest near Bendigo. Forest and Fire Management Victoria’s senior forest and fire operations officer,

Tim Wishart, said the men were detected collecting firewood from public land outside of the firewood collection season. “The men were from Flora Hill, Werribee and Axedale, aged between 23 and 25,” Mr Wishart said. The spring firewood collection season on public land opens on September 1. For more information on domestic firewood collection on public land, please visit www.delwp.vic.gov.au/firewood

BENDIGO will remain the home of Bowls Victoria’s State Champions Week until at least 2020. Bowls Victoria and council have renewed the agreement to stage the tournament in Bendigo for another three years following a successful run of events in Bendigo since 2012. The tournament sees all state finals played together at the one venue, bringing together some of the country’s best lawn bowlers. Bendigo East Bowling Club will again host the event, which has been attended by thousands of competitors over the five years, with more than 500 people attending this year’s championships. “City of Greater Bendigo has been a fantastic event partner to work with, and we’re thrilled to keep State Champions Week in Bendigo for another three years,” Bowls Victoria’s Graeme Bridge said. “The council and the area embraces our event, which we are grateful for. “Bendigo is also geographically right in the centre of Victoria, which makes it the perfect location for our players who travel in all over the state.” Mr Bridge said another reason Bowls Victoria was keen to keep the event in Bendigo the top-class greens at Bendigo East‘s Lansell Street base. The 2018 event will be held from April 17 to 23.

I WANT THE CHURCH TO CHOOSE HOW LONG I SUFFER INTOLERABLE PAIN BEFORE I DIE. YES

I’D RATHER CHOOSE. YES

If you believe in choice, you must make your voice heard. Despite long-term public support, the last two decades have seen 30 attempts to pass a Voluntary Assisted Dying law fail. This is mainly due to fake news and fear campaigns, like the kind the Australian Christian Lobby and Right to Life group are spreading right now in Victoria. They are activating their members to pressure MPs to vote against Voluntary Assisted Dying laws. It’s a tactic that has worked many times before. But polls show that over 75% of Victorians support this law.

The law will be for competent adults with an incurable physical illness, which two doctors expect to cause death within 12 months, and is causing suffering that cannot be relieved. This is the most conservative law of its type proposed anywhere in the world. Those who oppose the law can choose not to use it.

So why should we all suffer for their beliefs? Make it clear to your local MP that this is a law you want. To join our campaign and find the contact details of your local MP visit

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Why should any church decide for all of us? You need to make your voice heard now. Victoria’s politicians will soon vote on a Voluntary Assisted Dying law. Hearing directly from the public will make a difference.

IF YOU BELIEVE IN CHOICE, WE NEED YOUR VOICE.

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Fitness operators need to register

THERE is now a fitness operators policy for businesses that conduct commercial operations in local parks, gardens and sporting reserves. Following a six-month trial council has introduced the policy which means commercial fitness operators will now need to obtain a permit to conduct their operations at local parks, gardens and reserves. Council’s Lincoln Fitzgerald said an increase in the number of commercial fitness operators in recent years had prompted the council to develop the policy. “The six-month trial conducted by the council relied on operators to voluntarily register their commercial

activity and for the industry to selfregulate compliance with limited

There are a number of fitness businesses operating on public land without permission support from council staff,” he said. “This was done to allow the trial to take place with no fees and

to limit the costs associated with its enforcement.” During the trial period, 13 businesses registered as regular providers and three as casual providers. “However, we understand there are a number of other fitness businesses operating on public land without permission and any regulation of their activities,” Mr Fitzgerald said. “The aim of the new policy is to manage these activities in a manner that balances industry needs, provides protection of public built and natural assets and maintains community access and amenity to these facilities.”

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Bendigo Weekly – Friday, August 25, 2017

Equipment is key to cycling success THE most important advice you can receive when starting out is choosing the right equipment. Step one is to get a professional independent bike fit before you purchase your bike. This will allow you go into the shop with a specific set of instructions to follow rather than being confused at the point of sale and ending up buying something you didn’t really want. Factors to look at are the geometry of the bike, weight, gearing, braking system and of course, your budget. When you are fitted correctly to your bike, injuries will be rare although the odd aches and pains will always be part of endurance cycling. The main problems to expect are your upper body always being in the same position and your sit bones being the main point of contact to support your body weight. Both areas cause ongoing niggles for cyclist throughout their careers. A good bike fitter will also help you with the accessories such as types of clothing, footwear and gloves to help the three points of

contact to be comfortable. When choosing clothing, Bendigo is a very cold area in winter and cycling also adds a wind chill factor to further drop the temperature, so having layered clothing allows for this to be accounted for. Cyclist these days are moving towards thermal bib tights and winter compression under garments along with heavy duty shoe covers and gloves during winter and a vest to keep core temperature. One last tip on clothing is to choose your colors wisely. Motorists tend to give a wider berth to riders who wear visually bright colors so don’t be one of those cyclist who wears dark colours on our roads. Congratulations on improving your physical and mental wellbeing by getting on the bike. Train smart. – Matt Wallace

GOOD GEAR: Choose your cycling equipment wisely.

VINE TIME: Travel by bike offers versatility.

Touring on the bike CYCLING tourism is a buzz word that is being used more and more in forums of regional community development opportunities. But what is cycling tourism? How do we grow cycling tourism and what could it look like? There is no doubt cycling is the new golf with a much larger playing course. But like golf, we need to know our way around the course chosen. The ease of access to bikes, the ability to go places with minimal cost and developments in electric bikes is making cycling a more accepted mode of transport for a wide spectrum of age groups. It is not uncommon to see the “grey nomads” passing through with bike racks on their caravans or RV motor homes.

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When they reach their destination, they’re all ready to get the bikes off and scout around the sites in half the time it would take to walk. Every town with some historical or cottage crafts along with an eating precinct is now classified as a cycling tourism destination. To make the cycling tourism experience memorable requires infrastructure that is safe and accessible. Share paths for walking and riding need to be well signed posted, marking the distance to

traverse and not leaving visitors to guess where they go next. Having somewhere to securely park bikes at the destination is another big bonus at the same time not being an encumbrance to keeping other members of the public safe. There’s also a list of items suggested for cycling tourism friendly accommodation. Having a floor bike pump available, making water freely available, a puncture repair kit, bike path maps, location and access times for local coffee shops and bakeries and a designated area for secure bike storage. Social media is another means of knowing what is working and social media is now the new word of mouth. Bad news travels fast, so any poor experience is highly likely to be made known.

Social media or websites can reduce the ongoing cost of printed flyers showcasing the destination and pathways. These can be readily updated and kept relevant for the intended cycling tourist. The high country is a great example of seeking out what works for cycling tourism. They appeal to the quirky character of road cyclists, serious MTB riders, and the general commuter recreational cyclist. Good coffee is a basic staple for the delight of all groups. Wine destinations are more for the road riders and boutique breweries are a favourite of the MTB riders, and a good bakery seems to be the flavour of the general recreational cyclists. – Edward Barkla

Community Grants Program Applications are now open for the current round of Community Grants offered by

Fosterville Gold Mine The program aims at assist community groups to undertake a wide range of projects and activities that contribute to community development. Projects should provide specific sustainable outcomes that have a long lasting benefit/s to the wider community. The Fosterville Gold Mine is an active and supportive member of the community in which it operates. Guidelines and application forms can be obtained from the Fosterville Gold Mine Facebook Page or T: 03 5439 9000 E: FGMCommunityGrants@klgold.com.au Submissions for the current round of funding close MONDAY 25th SEPTEMBER 2017 – 5pm

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Social justice an issue

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The letters page in the Bendigo Weekly, August 18, made for very interesting reading. Of the six letters printed, four made mention of marriage equality, and on either side of the page were letters from clerics, each representing one end of the religious spectrum. This placement was a nice illustration of how broad the issue of marriage equality has become, even if community opinion is still basically divided into Yes or No categories. The message in the opening letter “Uniform approach” from the Bishop of Sandhurst, while polite and respectful, is quite clear. The Bishop’s church is implacably opposed to marriage equality, on the basis that “the deeper effects of changing the definition” will be detrimental to society. He does not explain what he thinks these “deeper effects” might be. Nor does he specify how he intends to remain fully compassionate towards all people regardless of their gender preference while at the same time denying same sex couples the possibility of a church-blessed union. The closing letter “Belief in a fair go” from the Archdeacon of Albury and the Hume is a different matter entirely. The Archdeacon’s frustration and anguish are palpable, and his bravery in expressing these views is commendable. His suggestion that the church has “backed the wrong horse” on so many key issues points to the same conundrum faced by the Bishop of Sandhurst – how is it possible for the church – any church – to be implacable in the face of human need at such deep and fundamental levels? The Bishop’s response is to remain firmly entrenched in his adherence to doctrine. The Archdeacon, however, indicates passionately that such responses throughout history have cost the church its credibility and its relevance, and will do so again if it refuses to listen to its people on the issue of marriage equality. What these two letters indicate in different ways is that religious groups of all persuasions seem to have forgotten one important point – marriage equality is not a religious issue, it is not a moral issue, it is an issue of social justice. If they are to have any relevance at all in the matter, these groups must see it from this perspective, and behave accordingly. Julie Hopper, Bendigo

As a resident who lives in the city of greater Bendigo I am writing to express my disappointment in the council for what I believe is the wrong name for the new pool complex currently being built in Kangaroo Flat. It is my belief that the pool should either be named after someone who has contributed to the greater community of Kangaroo Flat, or alternately just to be politically correct these days and cause no offence to anyone just called the Kangaroo Flat Aquatic Centre. Bill Greenaway, Strathfieldsaye

Survey is wrong This $122 million marriage equality survey is wrong because fundamental issues of non-discrimination and equality ought never be determined by popular vote, whereby an indifferent or ill-informed majority may vote away the human rights of a minority. Wrong because no respectful or responsible government should be in the business of encouraging public discourse which is forseeably likely to include the abuse and vilification of vulnerable people and their families. Ironically, all the wrongness makes an emphatic “yes” vote vitally important. If ever there was a time for the City of Greater Bendigo to fly the rainbow flag, it is now. Michelle Goldsmith, Eaglehawk

Outliving expectations I read the paid advertisement of Go Gentle Australia concerning assisted dying. It is interesting the advert criticises their opponents for pressurising their MP when that is exactly what they are urging everyone to do. I would like to respond to the question posed “why should any church decide for all of us?” My understanding is that the fundamental law relating to the wellbeing of the community is grounded in the 10 commandments of the Christian church. Other fundamental tenets contained in the bible are the basis for other laws but also for attitudes within the community such as care of and charity toward our neighbours. The work of The Salvation Army and Anglicare are two expressions of this care. The other concern is the ability of doctors to predict life expectancy. How many examples are there where people have defied medical assessments of future outcomes? TV programmes give countless accounts of people overcoming medical adversity. I personally know of several

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At the limit The ABS has shown inequality in regional Victoria is higher than Melbourne and is growing worse. Labor’s Bill Shorten has made the issue centre stage of Labor’s call against the coalition. Yet City of Greater Bendigo mayor Margaret O’Rourke continues to promote the plan on radio to double Bendigo’s population, which will double poverty and inequality in regional Victoria. When will both parties who want their massive immigration cake and eat it too understand that Australia has reached peak immigration limit, and from now on inequality and poverty will skyrocket until they cap immigration. Paul Wells, Bendigo

The only recourse I agree that the Bureau of Statistics survey on marriage isn’t important enough to divert parliament’s attention away from things like the energy reliability and affordability crisis, the resultant industry struggle and unemployment, national security, the Murray Darling Basin impact on agriculture and other issues; but if we must debate an institution as important as marriage, then I believe a plebiscite to gauge the opinion of all Australians, not just 150 politicians, is the only recourse.

However, on the subject of marriage “equality” – which you refer to several times in your editorial – I would like to know if the redefinition of marriage will include “equality” for people who identify not as man or woman, but as pangender, gender queer, androgynous or identity as being a point on a spectrum between 100 per cent male and female? Facebook lists about 58 different gender identities. Will a new definition of marriage legally allow these people to marry, as well as gay and lesbians? Helen Leach, Bendigo Editor’s comment: Hopefully, yes.

Cultural bias the norm Because I belong to a local cultural organisation, I have just received an emailed copy of a proposed workshop to be hosted by the council. The somewhat unwieldy title of the workshop is Creating Culturally Inclusive Workplaces and Challenging Unconscious Bias. The information supplied with the invitation suggests that all of us are biased, especially with regard to gender, cultural background and age. Did all of the councillors feel that they are in that enviable and superior position of making such a judgement? Might it not be that such an assumption of bias is, itself, a particularly egregious form of bias? On the suggestion that we are all “culturally biased”, can I suggest that, if we were not all culturally biased,

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there would be no such thing as a particular culture. Belonging to a particular culture actually requires that you are culturally biased – you feel a particular affinity towards the music, food, customs, etc, of a certain ethnic background. In my case (as a third-generation Australian), I have an affinity towards an Australian culture or, more correctly, what used to be called Australian culture before the term was deemed politically incorrect. Can we therefore expect that council will follow the lead of some Melbourne councils in banning the celebration of Australia Day? Now, let us consider the notion that we are all biased in relation to gender. Exactly what do the councillors mean here? Could it be, for instance, that anyone who happened to vote against the re-definition of marriage in the forthcoming plebiscite is, by definition, biased and non-inclusive? It is hard to avoid such a conclusion and it is just as hard not to see this as a form of blatant partisanship and political interference in the democratic process. It is not the business of council to tell us how we should think or act beyond those basic requirements for the operation of a civil society. The proposed workshop on inclusion and bias is a blatant form of social engineering and political interference in the lives of ordinary people. Brian J Coman, Strathfieldsaye

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Rewriting history IN the rush to be politically correct, the obvious is sometimes missed. In Charlottesville, Virginia this month, a woman was killed while protesting against a white supremacy rally. The rally in itself was protesting the suggested removal of a statue of the commander of the Confederate forces during the American Civil War in the 1860s. Robert E Lee’s statue became a rallying point for the protest and tempers were frayed, and a woman died after being run over. Since that day memorials across the southern states have been pulled down by protesters or removed by local authorities to appease those who say they are nothing but tokens of oppression of black people. One of the statues was daubed “black lives matter” to illustrate the point. We can’t begin to understand the stress these monuments cause to some, but must consider the rewriting of history. Is it the right, or most effective thing to be doing? The Confederate statues were in most cases erected well after the brutal war which killed 620,000 soldiers of both sides. The Confederates were in effect rebels, fighting again the US government’s call for the repeal of slavery, of which the southern, Confederate states did not wish to do. It’s for this reason people see the Confederate cause as noth-

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Editorial Comment ing but racism, and why white supremacy groups still hold the Confederate cause in high esteem.

Were these statues erected to honour the oppression..? But playing devil’s advocate, were these statues erected to honour the oppression of the slaves, or purely to remember those who died in conflict? Whichever it is, pulling down statues is not going to bring any one back to life or change in any way what happened in the 1860s. This week ABC journalist Stan Grant entered the debate by suggesting statues of Captain Cook be removed in Australia. For one thing, while he is free to voice an opinion, it’s not the right thing to do to use the national broadcaster as a platform to do so. Captain Cook is part of our history.

Where do we stop in this rewriting? In every town across Australia there is a statue in memory of the dead of our conflicts across the world. They are memorials to soldiers, sailors and airmen who died while fighting on foreign soil. There are bomber command aircrew buried in Germany, close to the towns they were bombing, there are memorials to Australian diggers, and graves too, on the Gallipoli peninsula, a land they were invading. Do we rewrite history and remove all mention of the men who died? No, of course not, and I am not suggesting for one moment we do, but it’s where the argument leads when we start to erase history by stealth. Most of it is not pretty, it involved death and destruction on an unimaginable scale, there is not one nation untouched by the stupidity of conflict and occupation by an enemy force. But to forget it and erase it is to leave the path open for it to happen again. The memorials and statues are as much a reminder not to embark on the same path as a glorification. Philosopher George Santayana probably covers what the message of this editorial is meant to impart. Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.

By Daniel Andrews Victorian Premier

It is my sad and solemn duty to confirm that Fiona Richardson – Member for Northcote, Minister and mother of two – has passed away at the age of 50. The best people in public life are those who live their values. In fighting for her community, in standing up for the safety of women and children, and in seeking the power of government and all its vast possibilities, Fiona not only lived her values, she demanded the same of us all. In her political life, she knew no fear and tolerated no prejudice.

Lives have been saved. And I know who to thank Before she had even stepped foot in Parliament, she had busted the party’s sexist back rooms and committees wide open. She made things that much easier and fairer for the next generation of Labor women. And for the one after that. She was Australia’s first Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence. Under her watch, a dark and silent tragedy was brought into the harsh and unforgiving light of a Royal Commission – and the two thousand pages of that Commission’s final report are her greatest legacy to public life. I’ll never forget her words last year: “If you actually set out to design a prevention system most likely to fail, you would design the system that we had.” Victoria has a different system now.

vale: Fiona Richardson. Our state will never be the same. Lives have been saved. And I know who to thank. She was a person of conviction, of character, of extraordinary composure. Those qualities – combined with an intellect and instinct that’s among the sharpest I’ve known – made her someone who can never be replaced. Not in our Government. Not in our movement. Not ever. I send my sincere condolences to her husband Stephen, her children Marcus and Catherine, to all her family and friends, and to her colleagues in Parliament and across the party. I also send my thoughts to her staff in Northcote and in the Ministerial Office. She was proud of you. Fiona fought until the very end. In fact, she only relieved herself of her parliamentary responsibilities yesterday. She did all of this not for herself, but for others. In one of her first speeches as Minister, she said “we can do more, and we must.” In her memory, we will.

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Molly in the mud

Teen tragedy

Novice tractor work puts Steve in a tricky fix

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AST year I managed to bog the ute and trailer in the paddock. I unhitched the trailer and managed to pull the ute out with the tractor. The trailer stayed there for a few weeks until it was dry enough to remove. Trouble was, the new lambs had eaten a lot of the wiring. Which reminds me, I have yet to repair the rego plate light. Anyway, this was a distant memory until the longsuffering Mrs Kendall came in on Saturday and reported the ute was bogged again. We had bought better tyres since last year, but she was well and truly in the bog. Since last year a new tractor has moved in, Molly, so off we went to rescue the ute. Of course I was careful, but as I got closer the tractor started to slosh in the ground. I had broken the crust of earth and was in the mud.

MIRED: Molly at her lowest.

My first thought, the wrong one, was to reverse, which I did. This well and truly messed things up and Molly’s wheels started producing mud rather than traction. Before long she was tyre deep and bogged too. I was out of options, as I didn’t think the VW Golf would be much use, or the quad bike come to think of it. I tried bits of wood and carpet under the ute, every combination of gearing, but to no avail. I admitted defeat and called John the neighbouring farmer. I told him my tale, and

he said “why didn’t you bog the mower and quad bike for good measure?” Nevertheless he offered to come out with his tractor and chains. Of course my new fear was he would bog himself in. With care we tackled the ute, and it was eventually freed from its sucking muddy trap. With a few skids and skips it ended up on drier ground and free. Next came Molly, but she was really bogged, and John did his best until I stalled Molly and John’s tractor wheels started spinning. Close to bogging, we

unhooked and he drove his tractor to safety. The ute had a pressure hose clean up and was put back in the shed, but at the moment Molly is stuck out in the middle of the front paddock, not only bogged but there for all to see. She looks very forlorn with her bucket low and dejected and her wheels covered in mud and down in the dumps. I hope I can get her out at some point, hopefully before spring, as the next problem will be cracking concretehard dirt... – Steve Kendall twitter@stevekendall1

Adele and Amy in Bloom

CORING, binge-drinking, skipping school and wrestling with negative self-image and mortality converge in this midwest American equivalent of Puberty Blues, set both during narrator Cat’s teenage years on the shores of the Great Lakes and almost two decades later in modern-day New York. Forced by her parents’ divorce to move with her mother and brother Jimmy to a cramped, prefabricated modular house in blink-andyou’ll-miss-it Silver Lake in upstate Michigan, Catherine – an introverted straight-A student from an exclusive private school – welcomes an opportunity to reinvent herself socially and academically in the shadow of Marlena, her new next-door neighbour and soon-to-be best friend. Two years Cat’s senior, Marlena is neglected by her amphetamine-manufacturing father and taken sexual advantage of – if not outright abused – by his drug-dealing accomplice. She is the looked-down-on by the rich families who inhabit waterfront mansions and taken for granted by her doped-up boyfriend. At the same time she is

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the only carer for her muchyounger sibling, Sal – a lonely little boy who adores his big sister as the one stable reference point in his otherwisemiserable life. Her mother’s physical beauty embarrasses Cat, whose father has long since married a woman barely out of college and now almost completely ignores his original two children. As Cat insinuates herself ever deeper into Marlena’s grim, shadowy world, she discovers an uncanny ability to live a double life, going for weeks without attending classes while filling in her days drinking uncontrollably, chain-smoking and popping illicit pills. Her presence close to 20 years later in New York, however, suggests that against the odds she survives her adolescence, albeit certainly not unscathed and with the memory of Marlena’s death at the age of 18 forever present. What secrets is she harbouring, and how many ghosts still haunt Cat as she pretends that Silver Lake is in the past? – Rosalea Ryan

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Music the best therapy T

HE world would be a better place if everyone sang, or played ukulele. It’s a Friday morning in a busy CBD café. Pete Gavin looks up from his coffee. Over the next hour his philosophy about music’s role in our lives becomes clear; it’s about community. Gavin is in four local bands, teaches, mentors, and is a big supporter of Bendigo music on many levels. Until his early 20s though, Gavin had “only tinkered with the guitar – the usual rock-pop of the times”. Then he listened to Dutch Tilders. “That completely changed everything. I knew instantly this was the way guitar was meant to be played. And once everybody heard this style of playing they too would be converted. They weren’t, but I’d become an evangelist,” he said. Gavin experienced some tough times in those early days. “I had the back out of my pants at this stage, a couple of kids. I’d been crook, so had no job or savings. We were getting by scrounging outof-date food from the supermarket that a friend got for his farm animals. Stealing dunny rolls from public toilets…” In a roundabout way Gavin got an opportunity for a residency, of sorts, at Bendigo’s Velvets nightclub. “A friend, Adrian Keogh, was playing five nights a week. He

convinced me to come up one night, and give him a hand. After about 20 minutes he needed to go home, thanked me for staying on and filling in for him, and left me there, on my own,” Gavin said. “Yikes! I reckon I had, maybe 10 songs up me sleeve. Anyway, I stayed, bluffed my way through. Got paid. Then played there every night for two weeks.” At the end of those two weeks he’d built up a repertoire of 30 or 40 songs. “Versions,” he says, “a vague idea of how something goes, coupled with little or no shame. So the idea of picking up some money, and playing guitar seemed like a timely gift.” Gavin played covers for “probably a decade or so” before going back to the music he really loves – early blues, folk-blues and trad jazz. A couple of decades on, and gigs are plentiful. He plays key roles in four bands – the Uke Joint Jumpers, the Magic 8-Balls, Alawishus Jones and The Outright Lies, and Tequila Mockingbirds. All of Gavin’s bands offer something different musically. The Magic 8-Balls deliver oldfashioned 1950s style rock ‘n’ roll, while Alawishus and Co are old-time blues storytellers – with anecdotes aplenty. They have some new material, and are working on an album or EP release for 2018. The Uke Joint Jumpers is a com-

munity ukulele blues band with a fluid kind of membership. There’s only time for a couple of Tequila Mockingbirds gigs each year. Gavin has imparted his experience, teaching one-on-one (guitar, ukulele, harmonica), and at the old BRIT TAFE, teaching music industry skills. He’s also been a mentor and guide for young local musicians. Working with young band DIGG has been a particular pleasure for Gavin. In 2013, as his Alawishus Jones alter-ego, Gavin performed at the week-long Woodford Folk Festival. “It was terrifying,” he said. “I looked through the big, thick program and there was a hero of mine on every page.” After his first gig of the week, he thoroughly warmed to the experience, playing five or six times during the week-long festival. He’s philosophical, and pleased about the current Bendigo music scene. “It’s healthy. It’s good. Just sometimes when it’s good, no one knows it’s good.” A word of warning perhaps. For Pete Gavin, music helps people, fostering community and engagement. “It’s about getting people to participate,” he said. “The world would be a better place…” – Simon Wooldridge twitter: @spwooldridge

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HE Bendigo Theatre Company welcomes one and all – without audition – to celebrate the voice you were born with. The idea is to sing popular show tunes in a fun, non-structured, non-judgmental environment in a group that has no barriers to age or gender. There is no charge for joining the group – however, one does need to be a member of BTC, to make it easy you can join on the night

HE Australian Bee Gees Show are digging out their flares and dusting off their platform shoes for a show in Bendigo. The Saturday Night Fever 40th Anniversary tour is a fitting tribute and a celebration of the music of the brothers Gibb. This new show will be presented in two parts and feature all of the hits in a nostalgic trip down memory lane in a multimedia concert event. The Australian Bee Gees Show is performing at the Excalibur Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas and has been in residence for the past six years. The group has racked up more than 2000 performances on the Las Vegas strip. From their first shows in 1996, The Austral-

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ian Bee Gees Show has played to capacity houses around the world, cementing their reputation as an exceptional live concert act. They play the Capital on Wednesday, August 30. www.thecapital.com.au Phone: 5434 6100.

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VEN before Herbert Keck was a purely honorary role. had sufficient spare time, However this did not independent financial prevent Keck from stating means and had become a some very democratic well known public figure, ideas about anyone he was thinking about with the necessary the myriad ways in qualifications should which he could serve be able to stand as a the public. candidate. At different times Among the ratepayers in the Shire policies that Keck was of Strathfieldsaye had espousing was to do broached the subject all the works in the of Keck making himself shire by contractors and available to serve on contract labour. their council. He mentioned that It was not until the it frequently happened middle of June 1898 that he that the clerk of works drew announced publicly that he up specifications for particular was intending to stand works, and as the work HERBERT KECK as a candidate for the was being undertaken, Mandurang Ward. along would come a He was going to oppose the sitting councillor to change the way the work member for the ward, councillor John was being done. Often this type of Young, who had been on the council for interference was to be of advantage to 14 years. the particular councillor. In the early 1880s Young was among Keck also gave an address at the group from Strathfieldsaye that Catherine Hall’s Specimen Hill Hotel. challenged the claim of the Huntly Shire This too was a well attended meeting to secure all the water held in the two of predominantly miners, they listened Grassy Flat reservoirs. attentively to his proposition of road The shire lobbied Charles Young, surface improvement by using quartz, he Minister for Water Supply putting forward arguing that it was far better lasting as a a Water Trust Scheme that would provide road metal than gravel. more irrigation water in their municipal The miners knew that he was right, area. for the cart tracks taking stone to the The few years before 1882 had crushing batteries was always strewn been extremely dry bringing drought with quartz by the mining companies. conditions and so anything to do with Voting was on Thursday, August 25 water for the farmers, vignerons and 1898, with Louis Samuels the returning horticulturalists was of grave importance. officer for the riding, co-incidentally he The drought broke, but arguments also held one of the seats on council. remained about the potential cost to At the declaration of the poll by ratepayers of the shire running a Water Samuels the following figures were read Trust on their own. out, there were 243 eligible voters, of Campaigning for the seat of them 201 cast a vote. It was observed Mandurang, Keck chose the same that there was a large proportion of methods that were common in 1898 women that had voted. period by using the meeting rooms of At the Diamond Hill booth, Keck hotels. polled 54 votes and Young 32, at the In one instance in August he Mandurang booth 106 votes were cast, addressed about 40 ratepayers at the Keck, 50 and Young 56. Keck had received One Tree Hill Hotel. Only property owners a total of 113 votes and Young 88 which were eligible to stand for council and it was a sizeable margin.

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HE great thing about the Bendigo Writers Festival, apart from the excellent variety of sessions, is who you get to meet there. Author Anna George is a regular visitor, she was in Bendigo to showcase her first novel What Came Before in 2015, and has been a keen observer in the following two years. Her new book The Lone Child is a departure in genre from What Came Before. What Came Before focuses on the events leading to a brutal attack, where the new novel takes a whole new line. The main character is Neve Ayres, and the book kicks off with her in a seemingly endless and thankless tasking of raising her baby. Breastfeeding, tiredness and exhaustion rule the day. She was deserted by the child’s father when eight months pregnant, and she has retreated to her coastal holiday home in Flinders, Victoria. This alone suggests Neve is not without money, but money can’t help at a time like this in her life. While walking on the beach, she notices a thin and grubby child all alone. Her maternal instinct kicks in, despite her drained state, and she chats to the child. The mother appears and disappears, and ultimately Neve takes the child to her home. The book’s introduction

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is gripping, because it brings about the social dilemmas of taking on another child. Though Neve knows it’s wrong she goes ahead nonetheless. The book may be called

The Lone Child, but many of the characters could fit the name, Neve lost her mum at seven, and the lost child’s mother is doing it tough and alone. It’s a story of discovery for them all. Anna George has worked in the legal world as well as the film and television industries and she lives in Melbourne with her husband and two children. The Lone Child is published by Penguin Random House with an rrp of $29.99. – Steve Kendall

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Services Offered AIR CONDITIONING

EmploymentClassifieds PHONE 1300 558 385

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

BENDIGO

• 1.7 Tonne Mini Digger on Trailer • 900, 450, 300mm Buckets Plus Ripper • Post Hole Auger 300 & 450mm available • 5 Tonne Excavator Available for Hire with Rock Breaker • Dry & Wet Hire Available • 7 Days - Mon-Sun

TempTech AIR CONDITIONING

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For all your heating and cooling needs

EMPLOYMENT

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TV Tuning from $40

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• Servicing Bendigo & Surrounds • Aerials & additional aerial points ps • Satellite & Computer Setups • Digital/Smart TV’s • Home Theatre, Wall Mount • DVD, Recorders & Foxtel • Installed & explained

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(5 LINE MINIMUM) BATHROOM RENOVATIONS Complete bathroom makeovers & alterations. 34 yrs exp by qual tradesman. Servicing Bendigo - Castlemaine & surrounding districts. FREE Quote phone Rod Cox 0419 267 672 or 4406 6019.

and general plumbing & maintenance Ph 0408 575 604

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CONCRETE WORK Driveways, Verandahs, Retaining walls, Etc. Ph Harry 0408 575 604

AXE CREEK CONCRETING

New & old shed floors, Excavation work, Paths & Driveways, big or sml Ph 0429 395 985

CONCRETING

Cameron Concrete Domestic & Commercial. For all your concrete requirements.. Call Rod 0400 611 016 Free Quotes & advice. 30 years experience

CONCRETER

HOME Help and Pet Sitting, Cleaning, Cooking, Ironing, Weeding, I will care for your pets, feed, walk etc, 18 years Hospital Service, Excellent References Ph Nett 0429 347 386

Lawn Mowing, Whipper Snipping

Spraying (Roundup) $35 per hr / $30 pen (inc. take away clippings). Delivery of Garden Products Rubbish Removal $80 per load/$70 pen (incl tip fee $35) for 7x4 square box trailer. NO tyres or rock/clean fill. Cash only Ph Mick 0407 448 249

Paths, Driveways, Cross overs, Sheds, Small & big jobs, Reasonable rates. Seniors Discount Free quotes. Ph. 0422 424 348.

PLASTERER

all types of brick and block work, chimneys and fireplaces. Ph 5446 7057 or 0418 370 917 or 0458 438 930

DD HANDYMAN & MAINTENANCE SERVICE All types of household jobs inc garden maint. Phone 0409 949 111

BRICKLAYING

EPSOM PAVING

Rates from $40p/h Pensioner 10% Disc. • Holes Patched • Renovations • Painting

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All types. No job too big or too small. Ph Harry 0408 575 604

BRICKLAYING

Pathways, Patios Garden Edging etc. Ken Tresize Ph 0419 374 062

LAWNMOWING Rubbish Removal

No obligation, free quote. Ph 0458 107 981

QUALITY BUILDER

GARDEN MAINTENANCE Prompt, Reliable Quality Services Phone Matthew Flack 0412 946 813

HANDYMAN SERVICE

CLEANING & CARPET Home Maintenance &

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

PJ TAYLOR

All types of plastering. • Home Maintenance • Tiling • Painting • Carpentry. Free quotes. Ph. Brian 0407 679 618

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McCabes

Site Clearing Driveways Excavation Laser Levelling Rubbish Removal

KITCHEN, BATHROOMS & HOME IMPROVEMENTS

• Quality + trust in the outcome • Passion to create • Pride in our craftmanship • 25 years building experience

MEMBER

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SINCE 1985 Bendigo Ph 03 5446 9449

BIN HIRE

TILER

Low Cost Bin Hire

Wall & Floor Tiler Waterproofing Complete Bathroom, Kitchen & Laundry Renovations 0488 994 150

SERVICING BENDIGO TO CASTLEMAINE AREAS

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

comparable prices

7 days a week 8am to 6pm 0448 811 291 www.lowcostbinhire.com

SOUTHERN CROSS RESTUMPING

Building Permits Arranged + 20 Years Experience

Ph: 0400 319 094 A: PO Box 304, Eaglehawk 3556 E: townsmith@bigpond.com

CARPET CLEANING

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

Phone 0428 443 808 CARPENTRY

repairs. Phone Will 0434 089 335.

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LITTLE RIPPER Digger Service

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

0418 510 074

Call Ron 0438 569 385

BUILDERS

5446 1422

No job too big No job too small Ph 0417 127 131 40+ Years experience New Homes, Reno's & Extensions Ph 0408 575 604

EXPERIENCED LOCAL PLASTERER

PLASTER

BATHROOMS & KITCHENS

ABN: 62 094 744 216

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

200 - 600mm diameter

C CARPENTRY & M MAINTENANCE TRADE QUALIFIED CARPENTER

Jack Hando 0467 642 504 Carports Concreting Renovations Decks & Verandahs

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GARDEN SERVICES

LANDSCAPING PAVING & LANDSCAPING by Phil Carman

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â&#x20AC;¢Hedges Trimmed & Shaped â&#x20AC;¢ Pruning of Roses, shrubs & Fruit Trees â&#x20AC;¢ Garden Maintenance 28 YEARS EXPERIENCE Ph 0429 002 678

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â&#x20AC;¢ Qualified tradesmen â&#x20AC;¢ Landscaping â&#x20AC;¢ Commercial and residential property maintenance

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

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â&#x20AC;¢ Gutter cleaning â&#x20AC;¢ Gutter guard installation â&#x20AC;¢ Small maintenance jobs

Phone Neil: 0473 486 130

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

HANDYMAN SERVICES

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

DECKS / PERGOLAS

MOBILE BATHROOMS

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HANDYMAN SERVICES

0438 083 139 www.bettabathroomhire.com.au

STEVE CLEGG HANDYMAN SERVICES

PAINTERS / DECORATORS

0407 227 939 ELECTRICIANS

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

Phone: 0417 329 802

GREG SMITH ELECTRICIAN

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

HOME MAINTENANCE

Specialising in Kitchen and Bathroom Renovations. Repairs, Carpentry, Tiling, Painting

Phone: 0419 759 354 Email: PMEBNCP!HNBJM DPN

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We also resurface Kitchen/Laundry & Bathroom Splashback tiles, saving you $$$ Over 30 years exp. Police check certified

PHONE LES 0458 949 871

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Peter Carr Plumbing & Gasfitting Pty. Ltd.

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

544 33 999 4 Nolan Street, Bendigo

John Cross

Plumbing Established in Bendigo for over 30 years

New homes Renov Ren nov ovat atio tiio ons Renovations

JB Painting & Decorating Joel Blundell Painting & Decorating Competitive Prices & Free Quotes New Homes | Renovations | Heritage Homes External & Internal Repaints Servicing Bendigo & Surrounding Areas Fully insured and reliable ABN: 86134228939

Maintenance Hot water repairs Gas fitting Free Quotes LIC: 13869

Ph 0408 507 715 E: johncrossplumbing@westnet.com.au

STORAGE

Ph 0432 626 446 Email: painter_joel@hotmail.com

PUBLISHING 38,200 COPIES EVERY FRIDAY

Jason Charles 0448 324 126

SERVICING GENERAL PLUMBING HOT WATER SERVICE & MAINTENANCE REPAIR & GAS FITTING AND REPLACEMENT BLOCKED DRAINS SERVICING RENOVATIONS AND HOT WATER SERVICE INSTALLATIONS BLOCKED DRAINS 24 HOUR SERVICE RENOVATIONS AND INSTALLATIONS 24 HOUR SERVICE

Ph 5446 1535 www.dunstoneplumbing.com.au office@dunstonebros.com.au

PETEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S INSIDE AND OUT Home Maintenance & Renovations

& MAINTENANCE $100 CASH BACK ALL RENTALON PROPERTY MAINTENANCE HOT WATERGASUNITS FITTING AND

Call David/Bronwyn

Trade qualified Home and garden maintenance Any odd jobs inside and outt

electrical

Electrical Installations

Central Victoria 13 11 98

SPECIALISING IN: JLC PLUMBING & PLUMBING GAS GENERAL

Jason Charles 0448 324 126

GARDEN SERVICES BIG AREA LAWN MOWING

PLUMBERS

NO JOB TOO SMALL

â&#x20AC;¢ Carpentry â&#x20AC;¢ Tiling â&#x20AC;¢ Painting â&#x20AC;¢ Plastering â&#x20AC;¢ Pergolas â&#x20AC;¢ Decks

CALL PETER 0409 422 271 Email: bhmpeter@hotmail.com

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TREE SERVICES

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For Sale Local Classifieds FOR SALE

50 peoples friend Magazines, 31/3/2017 06/04/2017 $20 Ph 5442 1507.

Malone Tree Services Liam Malone

Limited Access Specialists l Fully Insured l Qualified l Mulching Available

Septic Treatment Systems l Maintenance l Servicing l Sales l Installations

0423 945 436 liam.malone79@icloud.com

TREE SERVICES

1300 364 428 www. sepserve.com.au

SUBDIVISION We Design & Construct your Entire Subdivision • CIVIL ENGINEERING

• CIVIL CONSTRUCTION • PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Ph: 0435 147 045 info@csiengineers.com.au www.csiengineers.com.au

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SPOUT CLEANING

TREE SERVICES

SPOUT CLEANING

SMITHS

CV Industrial Vacuum Services

CORDLESS Telephone, EC $25 Ph 0437 567 073

BALI cabinet, 1020mm W, 650 D, 1140 H $99 Ph 0455 730 364

DIESEL stationery engine, 15hp, Ruccerini motor $90 Ph 0455 730 364

FIREWOOD, $100 Per Cubic Metre, Pick Up Ph 5448 5325

PATIO blinds, clear PVC, x4, Good condition, $60 each Ph 5439 3284

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

Ph Paul 5439 3835 or 0428 395 429 * Fully Insured

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

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

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DINING chairs (x6) reproduction. Timber & fabric $240 ono Ph 0419 779 607

MINELAB SD2200v2, Sadie coil, Coiltek Li Battery, Koss headphones. $1200 ONO, Ph 0438 087 101.

MOBILE walker, chair, as new $85 Ph 0412 925 098 or 5441 1980

GARDEN Setting, 3 piece $50 Ph 5435 2310

MOBILITY 4 wheel walking frames x2, no baskets FREE Ph 0429 944 384

GEORGE Forman double sided griill, good order $35 Ph 5447 0965

MUSHROOM COMPOST OR SOIL

GOLF buggy, nickel, collapsable, pneumatic tyres $50 0427 854 781

$50 per metre. Minimum 5 metres. Free delivery to Bendigo area. Phone 0400 855 626.

Saturday & Sunday August 26 & 27, 2017 Bendigo Major League Multisport Centre, 3-5 Waterson Crt, Golden Square. Sat. 9am - 5pm - Sund. 9am - 3pm Entry: Family $10: Single $5: Conc. $4 Free parking, on site catering 230+ Trade & Display tables Enquiries 0427 400 930 www.collectorsbendigo.com.au FOR SALE

FOR SALE ELECTRIC Remote Chair $60 Ph 0408 571 794 FILING Cabinet, 2 drawer $20 Ph 5435 2310

CABINET, fits into corner, Good conditon $140 Phone 5449 7463 CARDIGAN, long, pink, fluffy, sze sml, brand new $15 Ph 0437 567 073

Dry

High heat long lasting quality

FIREWOOD DELIVERY $140 a metre. Phone Jon: 0402 727 927

FIREWOOD $130 per cubic Metre $150 delivered Ph 0409 333 907

FIREWOOD

CAT Skid steer loader, enclosed cab, 226B2, AC, 2150 hrs, 4 in 1, $28,000 inc gst. Ph 0400 855 626

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

FOR SALE

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

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

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY PLEASE USE SPACES BETWEEN WORDS

PAYMENT

DINING suite, 6 place 1930 era, very good condition $150 Phone 5449 7463

MESH, rio, 6x2 $30 a sheet Ph 5439 3715

BENDIGO ARMS & COLLECTABLES SHOW

classifieds@bendigopublishing.com Post: PO Box 324 Bendigo 3552 In Person: 37-39 View St Bendigo Fax: 5441 4416

NO WORD BREAKS (HYPHENATED WORDS) AT END OF EACH LINE

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

MENS jumpers x2, Geometric Pattern, sze L, $20ech 0476 077 570

Golden City Collectors Assoc. Inc

GOT SOMETHING TO SELL?

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FIREWOOD

FREE MULLOCK

BBQ, 4 burner, hood, trolley, cover $100 ono Ph 5439 3715

Quality tree and Stump Removal

Reduce Fire Risk Spouts Vacuumed Spotlessly Pensioner Discounts Water Tanks Cleaned

MEAT safe , timber , with side screen, EC $85 ono Ph 0455 730 364

APRONS, new, $5 ea, long & short, Ph 5444 1047

BENDIGO History 175yrs 1836-2011 $10 Ph 5442 1507.

· Tree Removal & Pruning · Green Waste & Stump Removal · Tower/Chipper/Bobcat /Tipper · Over 15 Years Experience · We Travel Anywhere · Free Quotes · Fully Insured

• LAND SURVEYING

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

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

• Pensioners (Disc) • Full Insurance • (Prompt) Same Day Service

TREE SERVICES

FOR SALE

COLLECTION of antique brass lamps $100 the lot Ph 0428 723 057

AAA TREE LOPPING For Best Price Phone Jack Direct

CHAFF

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

FOR SALE

ALUMINIUM Punt, 3.6m, no motor or trailer, REG July 18, GC $500 Phone 0447 645 637

BENDIGO Century Collectors Edition No 68 $15 Ph 5442 1507.

0409 289 700 5428 9312

FOR SALE

FREE FOR SALE AD Items valued $100 and under advertise FREE* for two weeks - maximum three lines Deadline: 5pm Wednesday for publication Friday *

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FOR SALE ONIONS

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

HAY OATEN 5x4 rolls $35 Grass $20. Suit cattle. Ph 0429 383 006

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

HAY

Oaten rolls, net wrapped. Excellent Quality from $55 Axedale. 0428 590 023

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 "WEED FREE" heavy (420kg) oaten hay rolls (netted) $35ea Ph 0418 122 252 (Ray) HUEY'S kitchen electric fry pan, GC $20 Ph 5447 0965 IKEA white TV cabinet, glass top, fully assembled $90 Ph 0412 825 824 KNITTING pattern books, doll, soft toy patterns $3ea EC 5444 1047 LADIES bike, as new cond $80 Ph 5447 7407 LADIES Handbag, Jimmy Choo brown leather $95 Ph 0428 723 057 LADIES Hand Knitted Beret x2, new $8 ech Ph 0476 077 570

seedlings. strong, healthy, ready to plant. 6 varieties, 50 for $3. 76 Gill Ave Eaglehawk. Ph 0428 610 442

PINE Breakfast bar chairs (x2) cream upholstery, $10ea 0429 175 176

POOL Table, "Action " 7ft + accessories, Good Condition, $300 ONO Ph 0418 312 476

POSTS Redgum stumps & Recycled treated pine 6ft $4, 4ft $2, 2ft/1ft $1. All x 4" diametre Ph 0419 382 273

PRICE Mobility stand assist chair LL440 Good Condition $250 ONO Ph 5447 0363

QUEEN Anne beds, white, single, (x2) + bases $40ea Ph 5443 9461

ROOTHYS 4WD and RV tool kit $70 Ph 5439 3284

SASH Clamps x3, 1200mm $75 Ph 0425 880 259.

SCOOTER Tyres 350/400 $21 Ph 0408 571 794

SHOWER Chair, adjustable legs $35 Ph 0408 571 794

SHOWER Stools, Adjustable legs $35 Ph 0408 571 794

SIEVED TOP SOIL

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

SIMPSON top loader washing maching, VGC $90 Ph 0412 825 824

SOCK

PULLERUPPER

LADIES leather boots S7-8 as new $75 Ph 0428 723 057

Trev Bendigo market Sunday 0408 240 333 or free delivery 25 klms

MAKEUP case, brand new, 21 x 30cm, $15 Ph 0437 567 073

SONY head unit, 6" with remote $200 ONO Ph 5439 3284

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DISABILITY

STEEL Cabinet, 6 cupboard $50 Ph 5435 2310

PRIDE Deluxe Scooter Package, new batteries & tyres. Safety flag & jacket, 4 wheel, walker & carry brackets $1275 Ph 0408 571 794

SUITCASES, wheels, handles $30 & $25 Ph 5447 8288 after 4.pm. SUNBEAM therapeutic Heat Pads $15 Ph 5447 8288 after 4.pm.

RANGE of Wheel Chairs, Light Weight, fold up from $175 Ph 0408 571 794

TABLE, dining, laminate 1970's $100 ono Ph 5439 3715

TALL boy cupboard 1930 era, good condition $130 Phone 5449 7463 TOILET Chair, adjustable legs $35 Ph 0408 571 794

GARAGE SALES

57 MCKENZIE ST WEST GOLDEN SQUARE Saturday from 6.30am camping, furniture, lots of bric a brac & household items

239 NORTH HARLEY ST STRATHDALE Saturday 8am-2pm Moving interstate sale Household/garage items, leather lounge suite

GARAGE SALES 23 HARLEY ST, STRATHDALE 9.00am - 3pm Saturday 26 August LAST GARAGE SALE, 2017 CLEARANCE ON ALL NEW SCARVES, LADIES BAGS 50%off. (High Heel shoes & boots 55% off from sale price) + Shop shelves, glasses, at much lower prices & more. Including Used stuff: Set Queen base & bed, drawers, head bed. Computer desk, Tred mill, price negotiable, & more.

FOR SALE

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TRAMPOLINE mats & straps, brand new, $70 Ph 5439 3284 TV unit, pine, leadlight door, 1300 W, 670 H, 420 D. $195 Ph 5446 3402

WALKERS Green or Red, Seat & Basket $40 Ph 0408 571 794

WII + Wii play & Sports, 2 controls, 2 nunchucks EC $75 P 5444 1894 XBOX 360, as new, excellent condition $75 Phone 5444 1894

KING Size single electric bed. Must be A1 cond & clean Ph 0408 571 794

WANTED to Buy Caravans up to $3000 cash. Ph 0434 040 687

NISSAN S13 Silvia or 180SX complete and running or project SMS or Call 0400 949 779

BOATS

Local Classifieds

XFI Renegade, 68hrs, 370 HP Merc cruiser motor, DTS, Wake tower, nav lights, H&F throttle, As new cond, $56,000 ONO Ph 5439 3284

CARAVANS & TRAILERS

JAYCO Flamingo 2010 immaculate, hardly used, new RC Aircon, 3W frig, Full annex + awnings, 1 owner, $19,995 ONO Phone 0413 440 692

1995 Jayco Rear door 13ft poptop, 2 single beds, full annexe, Reg 04 /18, M/wave, 3W Frig, Gas stove, Excellent cond, $7500 Ph 0427 302 829 or 5446 2217

JAYCO Freedom, P/top. 16ft, 2 S/Bs, 3w frig, Micro, Tv/dvd, full as new annex + awning Reg April 18, Exc cond. Must Sell $14,900 ONO Ph 0417 337 424

(5 LINE MINIMUM)

TRADIES trailer 6x4 Good cond. New wheels & tyres, Must Sell $590 ONO Ph 0417 337 424

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Eagles to host LVFNL prelims MAIDEN Gully YCW’s Marist College will host its first senior finals this weekend when the Loddon Valley Football Netball League’s preliminary finals are played at the ground. In what has been an enthralling finals series so far, Newbridge and Calivil United will play off for the right to meet Bridgewater in the 2017 grand final in senior football and Newbridge plays Pyramid Hill in A-grade netball. Calivil scored an early win this week, with gun midfielder Ben Knight becoming the first Demon to win the award in two decades. Knight polled 25 votes in Monday’s count held on Fresh FM, two ahead of Newbridge’s Jordan Gilboy. A further vote back was Demons ruckman Chris Down. Knight had an ultra consistent year, polling in 11 of 16 games. Gilboy polled in eight matches, collecting the maximum three votes from the umpires seven times. His Newbridge clubmate Megan Jennings went one better in A-grade net-

ball, winning the Helen Ward Medal alongside Bridgewater’s Stacey Rothacker. The joint winners were just ahead of 2016 winner Laura Hicks, who finished the lone runner-up. Other winners on the night included netball and football rising stars Caitlyn Hocking and Harry Gadsden from Bears Lagoon-Serpentine, El-Vee award winner Tyler Romeril and champion club going to Bridgewater. The John Forbes Medal for reserves football went to Inglewood’s Jack Smith and the Joy Lawry Medal for B-grade netball went to Kym Childs (Bridgewater). Bridgewater’s Claire Harrison won the C-grade netball award, Kaitlin Waterson took out the Creserve award by 12 votes and the Stephen Dowling Memorial award in under-18 football went to Nick Leach of Inglewood. In junior netball, Mitiamo’s Jasmine Condliffe and Jess Demeo were joint winners of the 17-andunder netball award while Ashlee Bowen won the 15-and-under award.

Lining up for finals By JOEL PETERSON

THE dust has all but settled in the Bendigo Football Netball League finals race, with the finals combatants in both senior football and A-grade netball set in stone ahead of this weekend’s final round. Reigning premier Sandhurst is guaranteed to feature in an elimination final in senior football, while the Dragons are locked in to a first-placed finish in A-grade netball after easily beating Kangaroo Flat last week. Eaglehawk is all but certain to claim the minor premiership and a week off in senior football, hosting bottom side Maryborough in the final round the Hawks need only win to lock away top spot. Should Eaglehawk suffer a disaster of calamitous proportions, Strathfieldsaye could theoretically finish first given its vastly superior percentage but the Storm face a much tougher test on the road against fourthplaced Kyneton. Golden Square can move up to second should the Storm lose, but the only advantage of that would be it would get its pick of the QEO changerooms for what would be its qualifying final

TOUGH STUFF: Kyneton and Strathfieldsaye play on Saturday. against Strathfieldsaye. Kyneton and Sandhurst are also guaranteed to play

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that can change. The situation is much the same in A-grade netball, with the top three sides in the Dragons, Gisborne and Golden Square all locked into their positions. Sandhurst and Gisborne will regain star duo Heather Oliver and Maddy Stewart for the final round after they played in Victorian Netball League finals with Melbourne Uni last week. The two sides meet at the QEO on Saturday in a preview of a possible first semi-final. Golden Square has been dealt a blow with Kelly Wilson not returning for the remainder of the season due to her commitments with the Bendigo Lady Braves and WNBL club Townsville. Eaglehawk still looms large as a challenger in fourth and this weekend plays Maryborough, which will be the final side to make September action. The two sides will meet again next weekend in an elimination final. Across the grades, the final spot is up for grabs in A-grade netball between Strathfieldsaye and South Bendigo, and Eaglehawk and Kyneton are both vying for fifth spot in under-18 football.

Juniors ready for action JUNIOR footballers across the region are gearing up for finals the Bendigo Junior Football League’s finals series. Finals for all grades of football will be held across four grounds this weekend, with the under-16 semi final between Sandhurst Marist Dockers and Sandhurst at the QEO from 9am on Saturday the weekend’s headline act. Sandhurst has made the move to form its own club after spending many years aligned with the Dockers, adding a sense of rivalry to the match. Golden Square and Kangaroo Flat will each host finals on Sunday, as will Kyneton. St Therese’s and Kyneton meet in both the under-12 D and A games at Tigerland from 9.20am on Sunday, Castlemaine plays Sandhurst Marist in the under-14 reserves competition at noon, the Tigers’ under-15 side plays Golden Square at 1.45pm and Strathfieldsaye and Castlemaine cap the day in the youth

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der-12B and under-14 senior sides host South Bendigo and Strathfieldsaye in the opening two games at Wade Street from 9am on Sunday before Maryborough plays the Bulldogs in the under-12C grade, White Hills faces Maryborough in under-16 reserves and South Bendigo tackles Sandhurst in under-14 reserves. Admission prices apply for BJFL finals, with adults $5, families $10, pensioners $4 and children under-16 free.

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A chance for redemption By JOEL PETERSON

THE fire from last year’s grand final defeat still burns for the Bendigo Thunder, who are keen to make amends in this weekend’s Northern Football League women’s grand final. Not only are they trying to avenge last year’s grand final loss, but also a loss from a fortnight ago against grand final adversary Diamond Creek. The Thunder won through to the decider in style, beating VU Western Spurs at Preston by 15 points. Coach Cherie O’Neill said it was a much-improved performance from her side after a lacklustre performance against the Creekers the week prior. “There was a lot more energy, we played the type of football that we have for most of the year and that has been a good brand,” she said. Key among that was a heightened sense of accountability from a Thunder team that played its worst match of the season in the semi-final. There was no sign of cohesion or togetherness from the Thunder in

their first final, but O’Neill said that has been much improved ahead of Sunday’s grand final. The wildcard for Diamond Creek is on-baller Clara Fitpatrick, who dominated in the semi-final playing a role as a loose player often across half back. Add to that her ball-winning ability around stoppages and she was the dominant force in the game last time, leaving the Thunder trying to find an answer that they came nowhere close to in the semi final. O’Neill said Bendigo would emphasise its ability to win the football around stoppages. “That will be a really key battle, we know that we can run and carry the football effectively and we have that speed in the middle of the ground but we have to get our hands on it,” she said. Bendigo’s defence has been wellled by the ever-improving Andrea Wilson, tough nut Michelle Barkla and Sarah Baldwin. The Thunder has no shortage of motivation, but needs to play a far more attacking brand of football

Coach David Hemp said the team had made giving opportunities to youth a focus. “We’ve had a few changes this season and we wanted to give some of our young players an opportunity to learn from experienced players,” he said. “The new players have been performing consistently well through the pathway and we want to reward that.” Crone spent last year on the Bushrangers’ rookie list while impressing in premier cricket with Carlton. The Bushrangers have also elevated some young stars including batting prodigy Will Pucovski and Will Sutherland, the son of Cricket Australia chief James Sutherland. The team’s youth will need to stand up, given experienced players Matthew

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than they did against Diamond Creek a fortnight ago. Whether the team has the skill and structure to do that against a well-drilled Diamond Creek outfit will be the testing material. “We need to take the game on, take risks and be aggressive in the way we play. I think a bit of confidence from last week and some good energy at training will go a long way to get-

Local stars earn Vic squad spots TWO Bendigo cricketers have been selected in Victorian state teams for the upcoming summer domestic competitions. Strathdale Maristians all-rounder Tayla Vlaeminck and Strathfieldsaye quick Xavier Crone have been selected in the Victorian Spirit and Bushrangers sides to play in the national competition. Vlaeminck’s inclusion in the Spirit team comes off the back of being signed by the Melbourne Renegades for last year’s Women’s Big Bash League competition. The Spirit will compete in the Women’s National Cricket League and be captained by Australian quick Kristen Beams after an injury blow to Meg Lanning. Vlaeminck has played limited cricket over the past two years after undergoing a second knee reconstruction.

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ting that done,” O’Neill said. And after going undefeated to last year’s decider before stumbling at the last hurdle, the second-year coach said the side doesn’t need to address last year but it will be a motivating force for some. “There’s no doubt that for the girls who played in that game it will be a factor,” O’Neill said.

“But it’s more about learning from that and not wanting it to happen again, so how do we do things differently. “It will be a tough test against a good side, but we are ready for the challenge and the opportunity for what may come at the end of it.” Bendigo’s match is at Preston City Oval from 1.30pm on Sunday.

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TOP PICK: Xavier Crone (centre) has been upgraded. Wade, Marcus Stoinis, Michael Beer, Evan Gulbis, Ian Holland and Rob Quiney will not return for the 2017-18 season. Quiney has retired from first-class cricket, while Wade is headed to Tasmania and Stoinis to Western Australia. “Although we’ve lost some senior experience for this season, we’re fortunate to have a number of our

younger players having gained valuable experience over the last two years and they know what it takes to be successful at first-class level,” Cricket Victoria general manager Shaun Graf said. Crone took 16 wickets at an average of 22 for Carlton in first grade premier cricket last season and also performed well for Victoria’s under-23 side

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Bendigo got back to its defensive best in its conference semi final win over Dandenong, holding the Rangers to just 59 points in a stifling display. While the Lady Braves weren’t at their sharpest, shooting 37 per cent from the field and allowing 21 offensive boards, five players scored at least five points and import Chante Black had just two, indicating the team has upside. The week off has helped to heal some niggling wounds, especially to Black and Kelly Wilson. In Goodman’s tenure as coach, Bendigo has reached this stage of the season three times and twice lost, a record that is interesting but largely irrelevant. The Launceston roster throws up three major challenges in Australian Opals point guard Mansfield, slashing forward Lauren Nicholson and centre Tayla Roberts, all proven WNBL players. Focus too tightly on Mansfield and she’ll swing it to Nicholson cutting in from the wing.

Cramp Nicholson and she’ll find Roberts in the post. Double Roberts and she’ll kick it back out to Mansfield and the merry-goround starts again. All three average over 15 points per game – Roberts leads the group with 20.1ppg – while Mansfield leads the league in assists and Nicholson is an expert getting to the foul line and is automatic there, at 84 per cent. Goodman says defending that will be a delicate balance, but not beyond his side which has been vastly improved defensively. “It’s been hit and miss for us, when we show up we’re brilliant but when we don’t it’s not been great,” he said. “We need to bring that effort and I’m sure that on Saturday, in a conference final and with a group that’s very focussed, we will do that.” Tip-off is at 7pm but the club is calling on fans to come early and enjoy a raft of activities including live music and face painting at Bendigo Stadium from 5.30pm.

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CONFERENCE finals haven’t been kind to the Bendigo Lady Braves in recent years, but they have the chance to change all that tomorrow night. Bendigo hosts Launceston in the South East Australian Basketball

League’s south conference semi final, with a SEABL grand final spot on the line. The Lady Braves get a huge boost by virtue of hosting the game, but have been dealt a blow with Chloe Bibby not available for selection due to national team duties. It is a loss the Lady Braves always

had on their radar, but a significant loss nonetheless. A practice match last week and a Saturday session in lieu of a weekend game have the side raring to go and aside from Bibby the team will have its full complement. Also working in its favour is a 2-0 record over Launceston this year,

winning their most recent game by five points and belting the Tornadoes by 20 points in their earlier matchup. Both sides have been missing key players in the encounters, leaving coach Jonathan Goodman of the belief that Saturday brings a clean slate.

“The first game was a bit of a scoring fest, it was Chante’s first game and we scored 98 and then the second time we didn’t have Wilson, they didn’t have (Lauren) Mansfield both sides really struggled to score and it was a lot more defensive,” he said. Continued Page 39

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