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ISSUE 1037 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

Showing their colours COUNCILLORS Jennifer Alden and George Flack head into Wednesday’s City of Greater Bendigo council meeting flanked by supporters of the same sex marriage yes vote. Some councillors voiced their opinions at the meeting, while supporters of both the yes and no vote were in the public gallery colourfully sharing their views – Story Page 3

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BENDIGO will have a gold mine operating in the city sooner rather than later, if the Chinese owners of Australian-listed company GBM Gold have their way. Despite vocal community calls to rehabilitate the legacy of gold mining in the city rather than restart operations, GBM believes it is only six months away from making a definitive decision to mine. Its first step will be reopening

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the Swan decline at Kangaroo Flat which accesses 18 kilometres of tunnels under Bendigo. Evaporation ponds at Woodvale have also been a sticking point for the company trying to convince the community it will bring mining back to Bendigo. After months of community pressure, Victorian regulators this

month ordered an environmental audit of the Woodvale site, but GBM chief executive John Harrison said this week the issue was “yesterday’s news”. He said he was confident resources minister Wade Noonan would renew mining and exploration licences that would allow GBM to proceed to mining.

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The licences expired last month. “We don’t think it is a hurdle, we think we have done what we are supposed to do,” Mr Harrison said. “We bought this place with existing work plans and we aren’t doing anything outside existing plans.” Unlike previous owner Bendigo Mining, GBM does not intend to process the gold bearing ore at the

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WHILE rents have remained relatively stable across the state, popular property types have experienced solid rental growth in the year to June 30. The latest Real Estate Institute of Victoria data shows two-bedroom units recorded the state’s highest weekly rental increase, up 4.2 per cent over the year to $250 – a $10 weekly increase on the same period last year. Two-bedroom units were in demand in a number of Bendigo suburbs, including Kennington and Eaglehawk where the median rent increased by more than 13 per cent to $250 a week. Other Bendigo suburbs recording solid rental growth for two-bedroom units include Strathdale, up 11 per cent over the year to $250; and Golden Square, up 5.6 per cent to $235. Meanwhile, the statewide median rent for three-bedroom homes increased 3.4 per cent over the year to $300 per week. East Geelong recorded one of the largest weekly rental increases for three-bedroom homes, up more than 15 per cent over the year to $370. Similar rental growth was also recorded in Bright, where the weekly median rent for a

three-bedroom home is now $350. Typical family homes were also highly sought after in White Hills and Yarrawonga, with the weekly median rent in these areas increasing 11.8 and 10 per cent respectively. The weekly median rent in Yarrawonga is now $330 while a three-bedroom home in White Hills commands a median rent of $308 a week. For more information on weekly median rents by town or region, visit reiv.com.au. Joseph Walton President, REIV THE state government will overhaul Victoria’s agricultural planning rules with a suite of proposed reforms it says strike the balance between delivering for farmers and meeting community expectations. The proposed changes will simplify planning requirements for animal based farming and will improve the consistency of how the rules are applied. The reforms aim to make the land use planning process clearer for farmers, councils and the community. This work delivers on key

RURAL CHANGE: Rules may ease for farm planning. actions under Planning for Sustainable Animal Industries, the government’s response to the 2016 Animal Industries Advisory Committee report. A two month consultation period began this week, seeking feedback on proposed new land use terms and definitions, graduated planning controls and guidance to help improve the quality of planning applications and permit conditions. The reforms have been developed with significant input from a reference group comprising key industry sectors, local government and community members. The changes include new

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BENDIGO’s vote no campaigners in the postal survey were reassured by City of Greater Bendigo’s decision this week not to move to support same sex marriage. Yes campaigners who also rallied at Wednesday night’s council meeting were disappointed councillors did not put an urgent motion that stated a definitive position on marriage equality, saying the safety of LGBTQI residents amid homophobic threats was a matter for local government. In a statement that said council supported the community’s right to seek marriage equality but respected both sides of the debate, mayor Margaret O’Rourke said changing the definition of marriage was a federal

government responsibility. Further, she was non-committal on flying a rainbow flag, telling yes campaigners such a decision should only be made after a discussion among councillors. Vote no campaigners led by former councillor Helen Leach welcomed Cr O’Rourke’s non-commitment on the flag and suggested council also raise a vote no flag if they made that decision. Ms Leach said changing marriage law was a stepping stone to restrictions of other freedoms. She gave out posters to antimuslim protestors who were grouped near the town hall just before the meeting got under way. The protestors, who told the Bendigo Weekly they were not there to rally on the postal survey issue,

formed the bulk of vote no campaigners later at the meeting. Ms Leach denied she co-opted them for her cause. “The people holding the ‘it’s ok to vote no’ Marriage Coalition posters outside the town hall told me

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Yes campaign, Natasha Joyce said before the meeting that any move by council to remove itself from taking a position was a “spineless cop out”. “If you stay neutral, you are saying it is okay that there is oppression and you need to make a decision and

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they were there because they wanted to show support for the no vote,” she said. “I’m pleased that the Bendigo council, along with Mt Alexander council, have chosen the wiser path of remaining neutral in this debate (and) I hope that continues.” Co-convenor of the Bendigo Says

you need to stand by that,” Ms Joyce said. “The council is more than happy to go to every LGBTQI event and claim their support, it is not a difficult thing for them to come out and say they support marriage equality.” After the meeting, she said the statement read by Cr O’Rourke was

“stronger than I thought it would be but not strong enough”. Fellow convenor Harry McAnulty said the community was committed to continue working with the council. “We have had lengthy discussions with the mayor about the (Greater Bendigo) Human Rights Charter and it doesn’t actually mention LGBTQI people and she mentioned in the meeting that she wanted to bring that into it.” During the meeting, six councillors including Cr O’Rourke, Yvonne Wrigglesworth, James Williams, Jennifer Alden, Rod Fyffe and Matt Emond said they would vote yes in the survey. George Flack declined to state his position, Julie Hoskin said she would support traditional marriage and Andrea Metcalf was silent.

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Bendigo baby boom makes for a busy month BABIES tend to be born when they are good and ready, and a record number of 147 babies sought to greet the new world at Bendigo Hospital in August. On three separate days last month, nine

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newborns entered the world. August 11, 25 and 28 are likely to be big birthday dates forever more in Bendigo. Not even twins or triplets account for the number of births last month.

There was only one set of twins. Keeping maternity staff even busier was the number of first time mums among the total – more than a third of women had their first babies.

THE brand new Bendigo Tennis Complex will throw its doors open to the public on Sunday with an open day proudly displaying the completed first stage of the redevelopment. The Bendigo Tennis Association moved into the building last week after it was completed a month ahead of schedule. It features two function rooms, new pro shop and administration facilities, a cafe, tournament office and new change room facilities. In coming months further upgrades to court surfaces, a dedicated juniors zone and grandstand seating works will be carried out. The $6.2 million project has been funded by all levels of government and the BTA itself, with executive officer Leon Retallick encouraging the public to come and make use of the facility. The new facility will also hold its first tournament next week. “We’ll have free court use and plenty of activities for the family,” Retallick said. “We hope plenty of people come down and make use of the facility because this is something that is for all of Bendigo, not just tennis players. “The function areas are terrific and will give us another dimension to our operations and the cafe has great views of the lake. “We couldn’t be happier with how it’s turned out.” The open day on Sunday is from 10am until 3pm at the Bendigo Tennis Complex on Nolan Street.

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Pool name in question Supporters push to honour Faith Leech

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THE naming of the new aquatic centre at Kangaroo Flat will be decided at the next City of Greater Bendigo council meeting but supporters of an alternative to the council’s favoured title Gurri Wanyarra have submitted a 450-strong petition. The petition tabled by councillors on Wednesday night called for the $31 million centre to be named after Bendigo swimming Olympian Faith Leech who taught children to swim for years after her 1956 golden medal win. “The basis of our objection to the council decision is based upon the view that the centre should be named after a person who will inspire people of all

ages, gender, and ability to strive to use the facility in the same spirit,” the petition reads. “We consider it essential that the Dja Dja Wurrung nation as traditional owners of the land are appropriately recognised and respected and will work with them and council to develop a plan that acknowledges the cultural significance of the entire precinct.” Gurri Wanyarra means kangaroo waterhole in the Dja Dja Wurrung language. The Kangaroo Flat Community Enterprise had earlier said the council ignored community wishes when it voted for the

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indigenous name. Councillors may be at odds with community feeling on the naming of the centre, but it voted with community sentiment on Wednesday night when it refused a planning application to redevelop a Bendigo hotel in order to accommodate pokies. The council voted unanimously to reject the application of Bendigo Stadium Limited to spend $2 million reconfiguring the Wellington at Botanical Gardens hotel so 44 electronic gaming machines could be installed. Councillors had previously opposed the venture in a submission to the Victorian Com-

mission of Gambling and Liquor Regulation that was taken into account when the latter refused BSL a licence for the machines earlier this month. The job of councillors this week was to vote on the plan to redevelop the hotel itself and planning officers noted that without the inclusion of pokies, the application would have satisfied planning guidelines. However, they recommended refusal based on the commission’s decision and compliance with its own gambling policy. “Community sentiment was also found to not be supportive of the licence proposal with

Program out for seniors

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The 2017 Bendigo Victorian Seniors Festival is coming soon, and the program is now available. Packed with a large range of local events the festival is set to have something for everyone. City of Greater Bendigo council’s Vicky Mason said the festival, which runs from October 8 to 15, is an opportunity for senior members of the greater Bendigo community to come together and enjoy the great events on offer. “The festival encourages seniors to participate in a range of activities and events designed to entertain, inform and celebrate their role in the community,” Ms Mason said. “Many of the events are free or cost very little. This is a great opportunity to try something new and appreciate getting out and about in our wonderful city.” Highlights of the program include the Honey B and the Stingers opening event at the Capital Theatre on Monday, October 9. This band is not to be missed by people who are passionate about 50s and 60s music. Other events include a tour of the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion, Bendigo Cemetery tours, Bendigo Laughter Club at Ewing Park, collection highlights tour and hand stitching workshops at Bendigo Art Gallery and Health and Wellbeing classes at Z Fit Studios. There is a performance of Trial by Jury at St Pauls Cathedral, the Spring Gully Saturday Night Dance on October 14, the golf/croquet come and try day and much more. Regional bus services and V/Line bus and train services will offer free public transport for Victorian Seniors Card holders from Sunday, October 8 to Sunday, October 15. To find out more visit www.bendigo.vic.gov.au/ seniorsfestival See next week’s Bendigo Weekly for a special 28-page lift-out seniors feature.

LOOKING through the eyes of a person with autism is an opportunity worth seeing. A Bendigo Autistic Advocacy and Support Service photographic exhibition at Dudley House opening tomorrow and running for two weeks is a gallery of the images that fascinate the city’s autistic community. The culmination of two years of work, participating people were given a disposable camera and asked to photograph whatever appealed to them. Some photos were also taken on digital devices and manipulated with filters and effects. The result is a compilation of work that is as diverse as the contributors. Six-year-old Alethea Flanagan photographed the minutae of her house and through filters created a monochromatic pattern of shapes that could be hand drawn. Her mother Susanna said the project opened up a lot of discussions for participants, particularly the younger photographers who were used to digital photography. The exhibition was also an opportunity to talk about showing their own work rather than looking at someone else’s photographs. It will be open to the public for two weeks between 10am and 4pm from Sunday after opening tomorrow night from 6pm to 8.30pm. Further information is available the Bendigo Autistic Advocacy and Support Service facebook page.

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They both scored momentous wins last month and distance runner Andy Buchanan and cyclist Jack Haig have finished in a tie for first as Bendigo Sports Star of the Year nominees for August. Buchanan broke through for an Australian Cross Country championship win in Wollongong, an event he had long set his sights on. While Haig had a win on the world stage, recording his first UCI World Tour stage win at the Tour of Poland. Haig went on to finish eighth overall at the race, won by reigning road world champion and cycling megastar Peter Sagan. The 24-year-old was then selected in the Orica-Scott team to compete at the Vuelta a Espana and finished 22nd overall, the highest of the Australian contingent. He also re-signed with the team during the race’s latter stages, rewarding his strong form. Buchanan has also taken his achievements to the next level this year, spending time racing in the US during the summer before returning in strong form. He took out the Victorian Cross Country title earlier in the year and added the Australian crown at last month’s event in Wollongong. He said a shift in attitude has been behind his success. “I guess I thought it was about

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“I was probably pretty lazy in my approach, didn’t take it too seriously and enjoyed the university lifestyle a bit too much,” he said. “I didn’t make nationals for the first time until I was 17, so that’s something I say to the kids all the time. “You don’t have to be making nationals right from the start to still get there eventually, you just have to want to get there enough.” Next on the schedule is the Melbourne Half Marathon and the Australian Zatopek event, which serves as a qualifier for the

Australian 10-kilometre Commonwealth Games team. “It’s not as though I’m not realistic, I know it’s unlikely I’d make a Commonwealth Games team, but as long as there is a chance I think it’s important to have that goal there,” Buchanan said. “So I’ll target those two and see how I go, and then maybe head to the World Half Marathon Championships early next year.” Buchanan and Haig join the likes of Glenn Ashby, Kelsey Griffin and Tasman Nankervis as monthly nominees in the running for the 2017/18 award.

Father’s Day winner The 2017 Bendigo Run For Dad has raised almost $8000 for men’s health and prostate cancer awareness. The annual Father’s Day fun run at Bendigo Racecourse attracted 229 registrations with people of all ages taking part. “We were really happy with the turnout given the cold and threatening weather conditions on the day,” Run For Dad spokesman Keith MacDonald said. “It was fantastic to see so many people getting into the superhero theme too which adds to the atmosphere.” Mr MacDonald said proceeds from the event, organised by Athletics Bendigo, would assist a new Bendigo Community Health Services men’s health clinic and the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia. “Run For Dad is about raising awareness of men’s health and prostate cancer. It’s about getting men out, active and thinking seriously about their health while having some fun with their family and loved ones. To raise money for the men’s health clinic and the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia is a great bonus,” he said. “We want to thank everyone who took part and the people who made a donation online through the registration website. Your contributions will make such a difference.” Mr MacDonald said a survey of Run For Dad participants showed the success of the day. Mr MacDonald said entries would soon open for the 2018 Run For Dad and people should visit www.bchs.com.au to learn more.

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The Bendigo and District RSL Sub-Branch has celebrated a major fundraising milestone, scoring a $50,000 donation to its fundraising campaign for redevelopment of the Soldiers Memorial Hall. The donation comes via the Johanson family, and sees the total money raised in the campaign pass $250,000. The Johanson family’s pledge is in memory of Warwick Johanson, who went to war in 1942 as a 17-year-old serving on HMAS Australia which was in some of the biggest naval battles of World War ll. After the war he was involved with the RSL as treasurer and auditor. “In retirement he greatly enjoyed acting as a guide at the

museum and donated his service medals and other memorabilia to it,” Yvonne Johanson said. “So we are delighted that the museum is now being restored and expanded and that we can make a contribution to that and are sure that many others will want to join in.” Bendigo District RSL president Cliff Richards said the overall contribution made to the project by the organisation was $500,000, more than half of which has been raised already. “This project will enshrine the ongoing recognition of those who served our country. It is a very important project for the BDRSL and the Bendigo community,” he said. The $4.5 million redevel-

opment is under construction, with the 1919 building undergoing a full restoration. Donations are tax deductible and organisations, businesses and individuals who donate over $1000 in total will be acknowledged on a donors and sponsors panel which will be displayed within the refurbished foyer of the museum. Donations can be made through any branch of the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank through its Community Enterprise Foundation, online or at the Bendigo District RSL, 73-75 Havilah Road, Bendigo, between 9am and 5pm daily. on the way: Peter Swandale, Jo Harding, Kirsten McKay, Michelle Bowman and Dennis Johanson.

Operational gold mine on the cards 3From Page 1 Mary Markey said Bendigo Mining had promised the community 580 jobs and $330m in economic on flow spending by 2012. The company closed operations in 2011 after only three years of mining. “Why should Bendigo people have any confidence in a very small company succeeding where a lot bigger company with a lot of expertise could not,” Ms Markey said, adding people were promised closure and rehabilitation of operations five years ago by GBM’s predecessor and that is what they wanted now. “They cannot expect people in Bendigo to feel excited about mining recommencing.” But Mr Harrison and the company’s majority Chinese board members have decided where they will mine first, close to the existing decline where the cost of start up operations will be lower. Mr Harrison said he needed $2m in capital to start min-

work in progress: GBM Gold’s mine at Kangaroo Flat. ing, money the company had banked from the sale of the 600,000 tonne per annum processing plant on site. Bendigo Mining built the plant for $64m but GBM sold it this year for $6.2m and will

ship it to Guinea in West Africa within a year. The processing plant sits silent at the site, with equipment that is said to be the only one of its kind, such as a high pressure grinding roll that crushes

quartz to four millimetres. It proved a headache for Bendigo Mining and Mr Harrison has no inclination to keep it, not even to process fine sands which he estimates contains more than 7000 ounces of gold, worth more than $11m at today’s Australian dollar gold price. GBM is expected to announce within weeks a plan to process to fine sands. The processing plant built by Bendigo Mining was fully enclosed in a shed to keep in noise while it operated from 2008 to 2011. Ms Markey said noise from every day operations and not from the plant was the issue during Bendigo Mining’s three years of mining. Mr Harrison said community support for mining outweighed opposition. “The problem we have had is that the very, very few (who oppose) all managed to get elected to the Environmental Review Committee,” he said.

Red tape stalls Radius AN issue with the title of a property in Harcourt Street is holding up the liquidation of Radius Disability Services which fell into administration last October. The Bendigo Weekly understands all of the assets once owned by Radius, but for the Harcourt Street property, have been sold. It is understood administrator PPB Advisory is grappling with issues of title because a building crosses over the land owned by Radius. The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning is believed to be working with PPB to sort out the issue. Two other properties owned by Radius and which had mortgages over them have been realised, as have equipment and vehicles. Radius was a not-for-profit community organisation that provided training, employment and care support services for people living with disability in Bendigo and the surrounding areas. It had about 133 supported employees and 78 general employees when it fell into administration.

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spectives and skills to the multicultural services. “The 2016 census shows that the local population who are born overseas or have one or more parents who were born overseas has grown by five per cent in the past five years,” he said. “The work we do, both in supporting migrants and refugees to build new lives in the region and increasing intercultural connections and understanding, is more important than ever.”

LCMS is in the process of developing its new 2018-2020 strategic plan, which is an important time for the organisation to reflect on what it does well and what are the unmet needs for multicultural communities. LCMS executive officer Kate McInnes said having new directors is an exciting opportunity to review work with fresh eyes. “We can ensure we are doing our upmost to create a vibrant, thriving, multicultural community,” she said.

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Ms Hinton is a Life! program facilitator, who runs courses in the Bendigo area. “Whether it’s family, friends, co-workers or members of groups you are in, telling 10 people you know is the best way we can spread the word about checking your risk and taking the first steps to achieving a healthier lifestyle, she said. “If people learn that they are at high risk, we are here to help.”

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Believe in Bendigo’s third annual family picnic, aimed at showcasing diversity and a strong sense of community, will take place on Friday, September 29. Believe in Bendigo was formed two years ago in response to the negative publicity the city received over the planned building of a mosque, but founder Margot Spalding said the organisation was as important and relevant as ever. “The recent same sex marriage debate has highlighted that we cannot be complacent when it comes to respect for diversity. This year’s picnic will be an opportunity to

publicly demonstrate on a large scale, that Bendigo is an inclusive and welcoming place for everyone, at a time that many people are finding the current political and social discourse personally challenging,” Ms Spalding said. Anyone attending the Believe in Bendigo picnic is encouraged to wear yellow – the organisation’s official colour as it “reflects positivity and happiness” – to demonstrate their support. This year, though, Believe in Bendigo is extending the spectrum to include all colours of the rainbow. “This year we are encouraging people to either wear yellow, to reflect our

positive outlook, or to wear rainbow colours, to support our LGBTQI family, friends and colleagues.” Believe in Bendigo has also strengthened its ties with Loddon Campaspe Multicultural Services and the Bendigo Interfaith Council. The picnic will feature performances from local bands including The Seduceaphones and Sol Nation, along with various children’s games and activities. A variety of ethnic and local food will be available, or people are welcome to bring their own picnic. “We would love to see all Bendigo families make an appearance at this

year’s picnic,” Ms Spalding said. “We encourage people to get behind the positive and inclusive message that Believe in Bendigo is all about. “Bendigo is a great place to live, raise a family, learn, work or visit; a positive, progressive and modern City that has an immense amount of culture, diversity and heritage that can be enjoyed by all.” The third Believe in Bendigo Picnic will take place in the Civic Gardens on Friday, September 29 (Grand Final Public Holiday) from noon to 4pm. For more information visit the Believe in Bendigo facebook page.

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SELF-FUNDED retirees Anne Caldwell and Ian Hardie are determined not to ask for extra help, but they admit higher energy bills have caused them to adjust their lifestyle. Within their respective homes, they are ensuring lights and appliances are turned off when not used and they are living in fewer rooms, closing them off to save on heating. Ms Caldwell said she saves power by going to bed early, but her power bill still increases. Her resources are fixed but she doesn’t want to have to call on financial assistance, mindful of the large number of baby boomers in early retirement who will draw on the pension. “I wouldn’t call it hardship,” Ms Caldwell said about the impact of higher living costs. “But we do have to be a bit careful, and the thing I have noticed is that we have been away and we came back and you would think your bill was lower, but it isn’t, it’s as high as ever.” Despite generating his own household power from solar energy, Mr Hardie has still suffered a hike in his power bill due in part to a 35 per cent increase in the daily supply charge over three years. He said he was still drawing power off the grid during times of higher energy use such as in winter when he was also feeling the pinch. “Our resources are finite and we have to be very careful how we spend our funds,” he said.

But he was optimistic the spike in energy prices would encourage more people to install household power sources such as solar, and the rise in demand would encourage further investment in renewable energy. Bendigo MP Lisa Chesters said the Labor party was also relying on renewables in the future to provide the base load of Australia’s power. But in the meantime, she has called on the federal government to trigger gas export controls allowing gas currently being exported to be reserved for use at home. “We are in the deep throes of an energy crisis,” Ms Chesters said. “We’ve got power prices that have skyrocketed over the last four years under the coalition and we have serious concerns about blackouts going into summer.” She supported AGL’s timetable to close the Liddell coalfired power station by 2022 after which the company has claimed it is no longer viable. Asked if households would have to grin and bear outages in the transition to base load supplied by renewables, Ms Chesters said it doesn’t need to be that way. “There is enough sun in our region, there is not the science and the technology to be able to store energy over longer periods, we can still have reliable affordable energy if the government would just exercise its policy in focussing on gas and renewables,” she said. – Sharon Kemp

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AT EASE: Ian Glanville, Bruce Ralph, Ian Buntin, Laurie Plowright, Max Molloy, Ray Williams, Ray O’Sullivan, Brazil Brereton, Bill Bice, Alan Filbey, Ray Wright, Graeme Gledhill.

Back together TWELVE former comrades in arms gathered at the Kangaroo Flat Sports Club this week to reminisce on times gone by. The former National Serviceman were in the army together in 1954 and catch up each year to swap stories. Weekly cartoonist Ian Glanville was part of the party and makes a point of attending each year. “I didn’t end up going to the Korean war, which I am pleased about, but they may be calling me up soon the way things are going,” Glanville Page 18 he said.

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Key points noted for freight movement UPGRADING key intersections and prioritising freight corridors to facilitate better movement of goods through Bendigo and improve safety has been recommended in council’s draft freight study. The study, which has been developed after comprehensive consultation

with businesses and freight operators is now out for public comment. City of Greater Bendigo council’s Bernie O’Sullivan said the study was a recommendation of the Integrated Transport and Land Use Strategy. “ITLUS identified a gap in our knowledge when it came to freight, so

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Planning ahead VICROADS will spend $3.5 million on a two-year planning study that is likely to add capacity to Marong Road through the growing western suburb of Maiden Gully. But there was no commitment that the road would be expanded to two lanes, according to VicRoads acting regional director Brian Westley. Regardless, all options would be considered. “There is not a high incident rate that I am aware of through here, however saying that, our role is not to wait until accidents occur, it is to proactively identify the changing land use and

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About turn for bank fun run THE 2017 Bendigo Bank Fun Run to take place on November 5 will be as good as in previous years, but in the opposite direction. Ahead of the close of discounted early bird registrations this weekend, organisers have announced runners this year will ascend View Street and enjoy a steady descent down Barnard Street, to Pall Mall and onto the finish. Event manager Tara Everist expects runners will clock faster times on the course. “The long uphill stretch along Barnard Street has been replaced with a short spurt up View Street and then participants can enjoy a nice decline as they make their way along the rest of the course,” she said. “Even with the change in direction, we’ve maintained our course accreditation through the Association of International Marathons and Distances Races and IAAF Athletics. “Having a professionally measured and certified course is important to the integrity of our event as it ensures we can deliver a top quality fun run for both professional and amateur runners.” Ms Everist is also the fundraising coordinator for the Bendigo Health Foundation that will benefit from money raised from the run. People can register for events over five kilometres, 10km, 15km, the half marathon and the Tracy Wilson relay. To register, visit www.bendigobankfunrun.com.au

BLOOMING MARVELLOUS: Sandra Birch and Janet Justin. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN THIS year’s Bendigo Australian Flower Show promises to be bigger than ever following the huge response last year when more than 700 people visited. The show has moved both venue and timing – three weeks later into spring which means visitors can expect to see a raft of different flowers. “While there will be fewer

wattles, there will be more grevilleas and eremophilas plus other species that simply do not flower here in early September,” Bendigo Native Plant Group president Ian Evans said. “We think gardeners will have their eyes opened to new possibilities, and many of the species displayed will also be for sale from nurseries attending the show.”

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This year’s event is in a much larger hall, at Kangaroo Flat Primary School. As well as plant sales from six Australian plant nurseries, there will be a large range of Australian plant books, the unique pottery of Crow’s Foot Pottery, cut flowers and Australian flora and fauna photography. Mr Evans said the show would

feature around 200 floral specimens of Australian native plants grown in the district. “We’ve been running this show for 30 years and the advances in native plant cultivation in that time have been incredible,” he said. The show will be held this weekend from 9.30am to 4.30pm on both days. Admission is $3.

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Preparations for the day of the event IT is really common to get brain overload on the day. Excitement and adrenalin can undo all of the hard training in one rush of blood. This week we will list the steps you need to take, working back from the start time and then also during the event to achieve the mission. On event day it is nice to know you have prepared to the best of your ability. If you have invested time and effort into your preparation you will have created determination to achieve your goal. It is now very important to focus on composure to convert the hard training into achieving the goal. The trick to composure is a checklist. Here is a checklist to put in your phone notes to refer to on the day. We will work on a 10am start time. 7am: Light yoga and meditation work out (10 minutes) 7.30am: Pack your bike. Tip: Check tyre pressures. Pack riding kit. Pack plenty of kit for weather changes. Pack basic tools. 7.45am: Prepare food and water and electrolytes for on the bike including before the ride and post ride. 8am: Enjoy your breakfast high in low glycemic index carbohydrates. Tip: Be sure to finish breakfast as you may not feel hungry due to excitement. 8.30-9am: Arrive at the start. Tip: Don’t chat to friends too much just yet. 8.45am: Go to event registration.

9-10am: Snack on low glycemic index food and water. Tip: Only if hungry. 9.15am: Begin a light 15 minute pre-ride to check bike and warm up body. 9.40-9.45am: Begin light stretch, head to the start area and relax and talk to friends. 10am: The start – Set a timer to remind you to eat and drink small amounts every 20 minutes once riding. Stay on schedule with your pace: using average speed, heart rate or power as a guide. Tip: It is very easy to go out too hard. Check your cadence is still in the sweet spot as fatigue creeps in. Admire the views and at this time check that your frame of mind is positive, recalibrate if needed. Encourage other riders along the way and this will energise your own performance. Be sure to stay alert as the fatigue increases. 12.30pm: Finish the event, be sure to get some fluids, then protein into your body and begin the recovery. Go for a light cool down ride after the event for 10 minutes. Enjoy your achievement. For more information on the Bendigo Cycling Classic, visit www. bendigocyclingclassic.com.au – Matt Wallace

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Store bikes wisely

IN pre-metric days they used to say an ounce of prevention was better than a pound of cure. When it comes to your cycling gear, the way you store it can certainly save you a lot of maintenance trouble. There are likely to be quite a few shiny new bikes appear at Christmas. Where do you plan to keep them? The ideal place is in a garage or shed. It’s out of the sun and weather, so your moving parts, and fittings will last longer. It’s out of sight too, which reduces the risk of theft. There’s many a cyclist so enamoured of the new machine that it lives in the bedroom or kitchen, so it can be admired. But if you’ve got a household of cyclists, things might get a bit crowded. Even the garage can get cluttered. Hooks or storage racks are a good option here. You’ll see some nifty racks for storing multiple bikes advertised in most cycling magazines. If you do opt for racks or hooks where you hang your bike by a wheel, make sure it’s the back wheel. You’ll often see photos of bikes neatly hanging from the front wheel. But it’s much easier to pick up a bike by the rear stays because it doesn’t move around like the front wheel. It’s also much stronger – the weight is put on the triangular part of the frame, rather than your front forks. The important thing is to

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have a place where your bike lives, where it won’t get knocked, wet or dirty. It’s a good way to help your kids learn to look after their possessions too. Your next main bit of cycling gear is your helmet. It’s designed to take one impact – only one. Wherever you keep it, make sure it’s out of harm’s way so it doesn’t get knocked about. Kicking around on the garage bench or under the bed with the football and Lego set is not ideal. Sitting on its own shelf is

perfect. It’s best not to hang it by the straps because they can stretch and move. Getting them right again can be a fiddly job. For something that’s designed to be worn outdoors, it seems silly to say store out of the sun, but it will last longer if you do. Keep it away from dirt and solvents too. A clean, safe helmet will do its job when you really need it to.

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Friday, September 22, 2017 – Bendigo Weekly sporting history on show One of Australia’s finest collections of sporting memorabilia will be on public display in Rochester over the coming school holiday period. The John Forbes collection was handed over to the Rochester Lions Club this year. A pop-up display of more than 150 items will be in the Moore Street shopping precinct. This exhibition will run each day from September 23 to October 8, from 10am to 4pm. The exhibition also features a 15-minute video highlighting Forbsey’s sporting journey. Mr Forbes will be on hand each weekend to talk with visitors as an added attraction. A small entry fee to the display will go towards the establishment of Rochester Sports Museum early next year.

lawyer moves up FORMER Bendigo lawyer Fran Medina has been appointed to the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria. Ms Medina has more than 26 years’ experience in family law, as well as commercial, property and general litigation. She has also worked as a Legal Aid Panel Solicitor for family law and family violence, and she has been the owner and principal solicitor of Mildura’s Medina Legal since 2012.

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THE designer of the new hospital is in line for some high-powered recognition. Exemplar Health Partnership has been announced as a finalist in the large business category for this year’s Premier’s Sustainability Awards. It’s for building the new Bendigo Hospital to state-of-the-art sustainability standards. Sustainability Victoria’s Stephanie Ziersch praised the team for their creative and insightful work towards building a more sustainable environment. “Delivering these awards each year means we continue to discover the talent and enthusiasm Victorians have for protecting their environment and thinking creatively about new models of sustainability,” she said. “These awards represent Victoria’s highest recognition for sustainability and acknowledge leadership, innovation and achievement. Each finalist should be congratulated for improving sustainable outcomes across business, government and within the community.” The Exemplar Health consortium is responsible for designing

grand design: A concept image of the Bendigo hospital. and building the new Bendigo Hospital, the largest regional hospital in Victoria, and will provide facilities management services to the building for 25 years. Environmental sustainability was one of the components used to guide the project and was con-

sidered across all aspects from internal conditions such as temperature, daylight and airflow, to material selection, external views and courtyards, and energy consumption and collection. The winners will be announced at the awards ceremo-

ny, hosted by media personality Charlie Pickering on Thursday, October 26 at the Plaza Ballroom, in Melbourne. For more information on the awards, finalists and to buy tickets for the award ceremony, visit www. sustainabilityawards.vic.gov.au

hanlon resigns A FORMER Bendigo-based water industry leader has resigned from his role as deputy director general at DPI Water in New South Wales, in the wake of allegations over inappropriate behaviour and dealings regarding water administration and compliance in NSW. Gavin Hanlon previously served as managing director of both Goulburn Murray Water and Coliban Water, as well as a four year stint as chief executive officer of the North Central Catchment Management Authority.

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Bendigo Weekly – Friday, September 22, 2017 Contributions are not guaranteed to be included and may be edited for reasons of style or content. They will not be eligible for consideration if they contain defamatory material, or information of a personal nature which is not in the public domain. Name and address must be supplied. Letters should be no more than 250 words.

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Time to Believe Believe in Bendigo was created to showcase the city’s diversity, and highlight to the world that Bendigo is a welcoming place, for everyone. This city successfully stood up to bigotry and hatred, and made a statement that no matter your background, no matter your beliefs, no matter your views, you are welcome. And that welcome doesn’t start and end with religion and culture. Bendigo also believes that whatever your ability, whatever your gender and whatever your sexual preference, you should also feel welcome, here – in the greatest community on earth – and everywhere else. Believe in Bendigo continues to work every day to support our different religions and cultures. But we need to do more. We need to showcase our amazing LGBTQI community, support the amazing talent of people of all abilities and make sure inclusion spreads across all genders. They can face exactly the same discrimination and bigotry. And we need to stand by them and show that they, too, are welcome and are a big part of our community. Bendigo welcomes all kinds of diversity, it does not reject it. The marriage equality postal vote is a dangerous time for Australia. It has brought with it a level of bigotry and vileness Bendigo is all too familiar with. However, to boycott it would be playing into the hands of those who want to damage our community and cause division. Make no mistake, this vote is about simple discrimination, nothing else. Whatever your views about marriage, stopping one group of people having the same rights under law as others is discrimination. Believe in Bendigo urges this city to send a clear message to Canberra that it welcomes diversity and freedom, under the law. It stands for equality. Bendigo showed the world what can happen when you stand up to discrimination and bigotry, and we urge the community to do it again and vote to support marriage equality. Margot Spalding, Bendigo

Give a “yes” to renewables The “no all” prime minister needs to watch more TV commercials to sense what AGL is saying about coal. They clearly state moving to renewable energy is the future as coal

fired power plants come of age and die. When governments had privatisation “fire sales” many power stations were approaching the end of their useful life, and the buyers were content to obtain maximum monetary and depreciation benefits knowing that renewable energy was the future. When Hazelwood opened during the 1960s its life was to be 40 years. It died at 50. Likewise, the Liddell power station will be 50-years-old in 2022 and AGL knows it has become a liability as renewables march on. Good business sense is to quit and move on. The prime minister and deputy have no idea about business and are driven by backbench coal pundits who give the indication they have a vested interest in coal. The indecision by the LNP is creating uncertainty for investors, loss of jobs, closing of activities and putting unnecessary financial pressure on low income households. Only one decision is left for Malcom and Barnaby – give a “yes” to renewable energy, stand aside and let the developers give us the cheaper power promised by the advocates of privatisation. Ross Everitt, Eaglehawk

Challenge for new council The Victorian government commissions community satisfaction surveys to gauge local community satisfaction with their council. 400 randomly selected community members undertake the statistically sound survey. Our council’s overall performance index score in 2012 was 63 out of 100. In March 2017 it was a poor 56 – a significant decline and behind other regional councils and the state average. The result reflects more the previous council’s performance than the new council elected in November 2016. But new councillors needed to be concerned. There was no public officer report to council, or councillor debate about the results. Unlike Bendigo Bank that recently topped a consumer satisfaction poll of Australia’s best banks, our council appears almost out of tune with its customers. A major reason for the poor result is councillor’s lean to spending priorities of executive council officers and special interest groups. Missing from council’s new community plan and budget are any actions specifically linked to improving CSS results. It is worrying that no CSS targets have been set to show where

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council hopes to be next year. Accountability binned. The atmospherics surrounding council would be greatly enhanced if ratepayers, untainted by skewed council questionnaires, could see their priorities given greater weight. Council has a vision to be the world’s most liveable community. Wouldn’t it be great then if the new council placed an emphasis on listening to residents and target an overall performance index score of say 75? Michael McKenzie, Bendigo

a family). Any reasonable person can surely see that there must be boundaries and regulations around an institution that is primarily about family. What will the next demand be? Polygamy? Polyamory? Lowering the age of consent? So I’m sorry if our logical arguments for the NO case upset some people, but they must be heard. Helen Leach, Bendigo

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When one removes the hysteria and moral panic from the argument, an obvious benefit of marriage equality which appears to be regularly overlooked by the no campaign, becomes quite clear. Given we are talking about a section of the community who have lived in long-term committed and loving relationships, one might imagine there will be quite a lot of large weddings in the offing. According to the 2016 Census, there are 46,800 same-sex couples. ASIC says the average wedding costs $36,200. Even if only 50 per cent of those same sex couples get married in the year following inevitable marriage equality, that’s an immediate injection of roughly eight and half billion dollars into the economy. Double if everyone goes nuts and gets married straight away. That’s not even including the honeymoon, which, when we look at where the no-vote seems to be strongest, will

More letters to the editor last week decrying the “lack of rights” for LGBTQI etc to marry and presumably form a family; that is still the overwhelming reason for marriage. Such a concept was unheard of a few short years ago; everyone seemed to understand the definition of marriage and accept it. Now suddenly it’s the most important thing on earth? Firstly, marriage is what it is: one man and one woman join together, generally to form a family. Secondly, what of the real rights of children (even under a UN charter) to know and be raised by their biological mother and father – where possible? There doesn’t seem to have been any consideration in the “pro” arguments for them. But another reason to not legally redefine marriage is because “equality” would demand that no-one be denied the right to marry (and form

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Long-term commitment As 62/63-year-old farmers, we’ve been together for almost 30 years, longer than Tony Abbott and Barnaby Joyce (two strong opponents of marriage equality) have each been married. Although we’ve never been to mardi gras, we have always been “out” to family, friends, work colleagues and our local community. We have both grown up in rural Australia and been influenced by our parents’ country values, although we did spend many years working in Melbourne, before returning to our roots. Our belief system, our “moral code”, is based firmly on honesty and support for family values, we believe in treating people as they’d like to be treated, helping neighbours and others, and giving back to the community, pulling our weight at all times. We are considered “good community members” and have many diverse groups of friends, many of who are heterosexual and married. We’d like to know, Mr Abbott, Mr Joyce – why, as a couple, we don’t have marriage equality? Ada Milley and Prue Walduck, Harcourt North

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Power failures THIS week’s buzz about pumped hydro-electric storage and its merit as a potential saviour to Australia’s energy needs and the larger crisis we are embroiled in shows just how pathetic our leaders have been in managing this country’s energy needs and future. Hydro-electric storage is not new, and while an Australian National University paper claims there are more than 22,000 sites across Australia capable of playing a role in generating enough hydroelectricity to power the nation, the question is why has this just become a thing? ANU published its media release about this topic in early August. A quick search online shows there has been any number of articles and news stories about hydro storage in just the past three or four years. The more alarming fact is little has been done or more importantly, achieved in this period. The vast majority of us who stand to be impacted by this mess

sources of energy and reduce our reliance upon coal. The problem is, renewables are still only viewed as alternatives; they are not yet viewed or accepted as a broad practical solution. But they need to be, and as a nation, Australia must do more to focus not just on managing and reducing demand, but also on delivering cleaner energy solutions that are reliable, affordable and practical. It’s worth remembering last summer Bendigo came within a flick of the switch of being shut out of the power grid so that electricity could be provided to New South Wales. Local industry leaders point to energy prices, and energy losses as significant problems for our business sector, trying to compete on a national and even global scale. Simply put, if we don’t do something, if we don’t do the right thing, we will fall behind and we will pay a horrendous price for inaction and for a lack of vision.

Editorial Comment are not scientists, but we realise and accept we cannot just keep doing what we have been doing. Our impact upon the planet we are mere custodians of has been nothing short of disgraceful, and for that we must all accept some share of the blame. Our way of life and what we do contributes massive amounts of harmful pollution to the atmosphere. Industries we rely upon are fuelled by our demand, and powered largely by toxic coal, a substance we can’t do without, and equally, a substance we cannot afford to keep relying upon. For years now, renewable energy crusaders have preached its benefits and the need to implement different

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it as a coward’s punch. These sorts of baseless, rumours reported as facts, misleading assumptions etc, are definitely fake. But they are not news. Fake - yes. News – no. The term fake news has a level of acceptance within the media industry, and in

ency and truthfulness are important ingredients to just about everything, and we put them at risk by accepting the premise of fake news, without due consideration for the consequences. I also find it difficult to accept Facebook, Twitter, Instagram etc as what

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WENT to Annika’s party at the weekend. Annika is from Bendigo and used to work with us at the Weekly. She has now gone to the lofty heights of national political editor for News Corp and lives and works in Canberra, and that’s where the party was. I drove up on Saturday so was ready for the event that night. It’s a long way, but not too long, so after a spruce up I was ready to go. I wanted to test out Uber the new car/cab/taxi thing. It’s quite marvellous, I put my holiday address in, said where I wanted to go and a car was at my door within two minutes. This was a bit of a problem because I was expecting it to take a while so I was very early at the pub. Never mind, what else to do when you’re in a pub alone... drink beer. The time for the sit down party arrived and Annika had booked a large table at one of those trendy venues lined with books.

As you can imagine given her new role, the guest list was full of media types of all hues. Radio, TV, pollie advisors, me, and a bunch of the Girton gang. Crowds of them there were. Well behaved ladies who have remained in touch since the heady days of school in Bendigo. Polite and respectful, with limited intake of wine (?) Annika herded us all quite well, and the wine was flowing freely throughout the evening. As you can imagine the evening got noisier and noisier and the wine staff were run off their feet. Tess was looking after me, and my glass was never empty.

what’s on... Friday, September 22 Messy Church: St Andrew’s Uniting Church Hall, 26 Myers Street 4.30pm– 6.30pm. The theme is Ruth – Loyalty and Appreciation for all we have. All welcome. Saturday, September 23 Dance: Spring Gully Hall, 8pm to midnight. Music by Adrian Holmes Trio. Good program. Prizes and raffle. Entry $9. Home cooked supper. Details: 5444 2953 Sunday, September 24 Jazz Deuce: The Yard Bird, The Hotel Shamrock 4pm–7pm. Music from the American songbook. Sunday, September 24 Music: An afternoon of musical entertainment of the old style, with a three act show full of traditional music – Blues, Americana, Roots, Gospel and original songs, featuring Dave Diprose, Savannah Rose, Moonshine Coalition. Old Church

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on the Hill. 3pm – 6pm. Entry $10. Tuesday, September 26 Meeting: Probus Club of White Hills, 10am–noon. Guest speaker Phil Carman Ex VFL footballer. White Hills Sports Complex, Scott Street, White Hills. Wednesday, September 27 Voice, interest, education, for women: Supporting The Smith Family. 6.30pm for a 7pm start, Kangaroo Flat Sports Club McKenzie Street West. $22 for a dinner plus tea or coffee. Details: 0439 316 021. Thursday, September 28 Genealogical Society meeting: 7.30pm at the Uniting Church Hall, Church Street, Kangaroo Flat. Speaker will be Barbara Poustie. Her presentation will cover the Quarry Hill Primary School and her book One School’s Journey: QHPS 1857 – 2015. Old Time Dance, Eaglehawk Senior Citizens Hall, Darling St. Eaglehawk. 8pm–11pm. Entry $5. Ph 5442 1815.

Then we got to a scary part of the evening. After much pestering from Annika, journo Rob started singing show tunes. Now, don’t get me wrong, I love a great singing voice, and he certainly has one, but show tunes give an inner horror. I don’t know why, they just do. It was part singalong and part solo, but I imagine over the evening we heard 30 or so songs, it only got worse when the restaurant was railroaded into playing show songs over the speakers. To be honest I was welloiled and the evening passed without incident until it was

time to go. One of Annika’s gifts was a Le Creuset pot, and I have just looked it up, weighing in at 5.15kg. As she set off for home I noticed it was pulling her to one side and into bushes and fences as she walked along. It was the weight of the pot and not the wine... I helped out and trailed home with her with a few others, me with the pot. As soon as we got in Annika selected show tunes on her music system. It was time for another Uber, and within three minutes I had escaped. – Steve Kendall twitter: @stevekendall1

T has the makings of an extraordinary, all-expensespaid, first-class indulgence: a five-day northern lights cruise to the Arctic tip of Norway aboard a lavishly appointed vessel so exclusive it carries no more than a dozen handpicked passengers. Not surprisingly, British travel writer Lauren “Lo” Blacklock is acutely conscious of her privileged status alongside fellow journalists, photographers and potential investors invited to join the maiden voyage. At the same time, her enthusiasm is overshadowed by the echoes of a violent burglary at her flat in London only days before her scheduled departure that has left Lo with bruises on her face and a case of crippling insomnia. Her preparation is dampened even further by an ill-timed argument with her boyfriend and the temptation to self-medicate with alcohol. It’s an unfortunate lead-up to what Lo has been hoping will become her big career break: the chance to finally show off her professional capabilities. Surely such luxurious

surrounds will be the healing balm that’s needed to help Lo conquer her nightmares and refocus – or so she thinks. Within hours of boarding the tiny ship, however, Lo finds herself fearing for her safety all over again. Jolted out of her boozy, sleepless, post-midnight daze by a human scream, she staggers to the railing of her cabin balcony to glimpse a female body slipping beneath the surface of the near-freezing ocean. When her attempt to alert the ship’s security chief is brushed off, Lo begins to suspect that something truly sinister is occurring. Is there a murderer lurking somewhere on board – one of the VIPs with whom she has already shared a dinner table, perhaps, or a member of the beautifully mannered but timid crew? Or did the mysterious “dead” woman never exist at all, as an increasing number of people around Lo now insist? – Rosalea Ryan

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OCAL playwright, SarahJane Fawcett is opening up a unique opportunity for neurodiverse people in Bendigo who want to participate in community theatre. Ms Fawcett gives examples of people suffering from anxiety disorders, autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and mental health disorders as a way of explaining the term neurodiverse. “I suffer from anxiety attacks myself,” Ms Fawcett said. “Many people who suffer from neurodiverse disorders are overwhelmed by the structure of bigger theatre companies so I’ve designed a production schedule that aims to minimise anxiety. “I know from my experi-

HAT IN THE RING: Sarah-Jane Fawcett (centre) with hopeful cast members. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

ence as a speech pathology student that performance helps with anxiety disorders and it allows ADHD sufferers an opportunity to expand their energy and talents. “ As well as being the production manager, Ms Fawcett

has especially written a one-act play, Max Pry Private Eye, for the project. Auditions for the play, which is suitable for ages over eight, will be held at the Old Church on the Hill, 36 Russell Street, Quarry Hill on Saturday,

September 30, 10am–12 noon. Ms Fawcett said she wanted to reassure prospective participants that if they felt an audition would be too stressful, she would discuss alternative options. She can be contacted on 0417 154 460.

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USTRALIAN rock legend Mark Seymour, lead singer of one of Australia’s most seminal bands, Hunters and Collectors, is totally attuned to the ethos of community choirs. Supporting the annual Forever Young concert at the Ulumbarra Theatre last Tuesday he provided a unique injection of energy. “I’m captivated by the concept of community choirs and all that they can do for a place,”he said. “I have loved singing with the Forever Young choir and the Girton Grammar music students for the simple reason that they represent all that is good about a place.” The hugely supportive crowd sang and clapped their way through the evening, encouraged by former ABC broadcaster and MC, Derek Guille. The annual Forever Young concert features singing by a community choir made up of approximately 80 senior citizens, the youngest being 64 and oldest 96. The choir sings rock songs of all genres, which this year included songs by Mark Seymour. Seymour sang some of his bestknown hits as well as some of his more recent songs, with instrumental backing from Girton Grammar School music students. “I was born and bred in regional Victoria so coming to Bendigo to perform is a bit like coming home,” he said.

RIBE Youth Theatre’s members from seven Bendigo secondary schools are gearing up for some entertaining performances in the September school holidays. Barnum tells the story of Phineas Taylor Barnum, an American remembered largely for being a circus owner. But before he was involved with the circus, he chalked up a lifetime of showmanship across the globe, in the 19th century, the likes of which had never been seen before. Director Vanessa Bate said that the cast are relishing their experience rehearsing this colourful and vibrant musical. “Barnum is a demanding show. We have a double storey set, 35 cast members juggling, twirling and jumping through hoops, and a 25-piece band,” she said. “A lot of work by a lot of people has gone into this show, and we can’t wait to perform it for a live audience.” Tribe Youth Theatre offers secondary students the opportunity to participate in theatre programs

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JAZZ HANDS: Aoife and Erin.

outside of their school. Tribe organiser, Kristen Beever, said the Barnum cast are savouring their rehearsals. “In some cases, these students have just one class per week of performing arts at school and if you’re a die-hard enthusiast, that’s not enough,” she said. “This cast are rehearsing three times per week, learning voice, dance, acting and circus skills, with like-minded peers – it’s a hive of creativity. “As with all performance training they are developing confidence and self-expression and the more they get, the better they become.” Tribe’s Barnum plays for eight shows during the school holidays. Performances on September 28, 29, 30 and October 1, 5, 6, 7, 8. Tickets from $12 to $20. Family of four $55. Tickets from www. trybooking.com/RIMI

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N his Man Booker Prize-winning novel, The Narrow Road to the Deep North, Richard Flanagan found the humane in the face of a great crime. The 2014 book, about the World War II Prisoners of War who built the Thai-Burma railway, earned Flanagan parallels with Cormac McCarthy and a vocal fan in former US President Barack Obama. Like his celebrated creation, the painter William Buelow Gould, who escapes tyranny by becoming a sea horse, Flanagan is a writer who constantly reinvents himself. Each novel finds a new style and a new subject, from ecotragedy to contemporary drama, zeitgeist

thriller, meditation on desire, or tales of tyrants and artists. His new novel, First Person, will be Flanagan’s first since The Narrow Road to the Deep North. At Bendigo Town Hall, join one of Australia’s leading literary talents on his exploration into the meaning, and the problem, of truth. A Bendigo Writers Festival Bookmark Event. Presented in partnership with the Wheeler Centre. Bendigo Town Hall, Friday, October 6, 6.15pm. GoTix tickets $10 – bookings essential.

HIS Sunday 25 cyclists will be heading off from Bunbury WA with the intention of arriving back in Bendigo on Sunday, October 8 at 1pm. They will travel about 3500 kilometres cycling an average of 175km per day. It’s not called the Mad Ride for nothing.

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school Something different E NJOY hands on fun these school holidays at Bendigo Pottery on the Midland Highway in Epsom painting and decorating your own plate or mug. Sessions start next Monday, September 25 and run through to Friday,

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October 6 with classes at 11am, 1pm and 3pm Monday through to Friday – suitable for all ages. Cost is just $20 and includes glazing and firing, bookings essential. Phone 5448 4404

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FOOTY FEVER: Join in the action at Lansell Square’s handball clinic next week.

Clinics and workshops Lansell Square in Kangaroo Flat will be a hive of activity during the next few weeks with a football handball clinic in the lead up to the AFL grand final and a creative activity workshop the following week for the more artistically inclined.

Come on down and sharpen up those handball skills next Tuesday, September 26 through to Thursday, September 28 between 11am and 2pm. Every participant receives a prize. Or get along to the calico bag decorating activity workshops

on Tuesday October 3 through to Thursday, October 5, again between 11am and 2pm. Both the football handball clinics and activity workshops will be held at the Entertainment Court near Kmart – no bookings necessary.

Join the holiday fun Mulligrub’s is Bendigo’s Premier indoor Play Centre for all ages up to 12 years. Let the kids loose in our state of the art play centre boasting equipment not seen anywhere else in Australia.

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school LOOKING GOOD: With White Hills Amcal Pharmacy’s ear piercing offer.

Wet a line these holidays

OR some good old fashioned holiday fun why not take the kids out to the region’s reservoirs for something different. Crusoe and Kennington Reservoir have once again benefited from the State government’s school holiday trout stocking initiative, with 750 hungry ready-to-catch rainbow trout released recently, just in time for the September school holidays. Rainbow trout are a good option for kids or inexperienced

anglers as they are relatively easy to catch and take a variety of baits and lures. Children don’t require a recreational fishing licence, however a daily bag limit of five trout still applies, of which only two can exceed 35 centimetres. Fish stocking is funded by recreational fishing licence fees and the state government’s $46 million Target One Million plan, which aims to get more people fishing, more often.

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REEL ACTION: Thanks to the statewide school holiday trout stocking program.

T is holiday time again and White Hills Amcal Pharmacy’s ear piercing school holiday special is sure to be popular once again with young and old alike. You’ll be in good hands with the friendly and experienced Gwenda, Bec or Lori performing all your ear piercing needs, utilising the hygienic Studex double gun method – enabling both ears to be pierced simultaneously. From just $34 you’ll leave feeling on top of the world with a free second pair of stylish

birthstone studs or choose from the always popular range of Daisy studs for just a few dollars more. ‘To take advantage of this special offer you must make an appointment,” Gwenda said. “This will ensure that a qualified member of staff is available for you to take advantage of this popular offer.” White Hills Amcal Pharmacy can also keep you and your family in tip-top shape with friendly and professional staff helping you choose from

a full range of health and beauty products, including a comprehensive range from Max Factor, suitable for any occasion. And remember, friendly and professional health related advice is never far away with qualified pharmacists to help with any concerns.

White Hills Amcal Pharmacy, 499 Napier Street White Hills, phone 5442 4244. Open Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 6pm and Saturday 8.30am to noon.

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school Quirky Tales with Narelle Stone Victoria’s favourite librarian, is back by popular demand

THUMBS UP: For this year’s event.

Plenty for all at the Elmore Field Days

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his year the Elmore Field Days, coincide with the Victorian school holidays allowing the whole family the opportunity to experience a fun and informative day out. And as an added drawcard children under 12 years-of-age receive free admission along with plenty of free entertainment. Quirky Tales with Narelle Stone Victoria’s favourite librarian, is back by popular demand and is known to get the

kids personally involved in her tales, performed daily between 12.30pm and 1pm in the auditorium. There will be plenty more attractions for the kids including jumping castles, face painting, woodcraft, giveaways, a balloon artist and a colouring competition. There’s plenty to see and do for the big kids too, with more than 700 exhibitors showcasing the latest machinery and

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technology with everything from tools and hardware through to pools, machinery plants, steel yards, cattle crushes and everything in between. There are also in-paddock demonstrations, shearing and wool-handling demonstrations, live music and the return of the popular Ag Art Wear Competition. There will be many new exhibitors of food, craft and fashion items in the general

interest pavilion. There will also be plenty of delicious food options to please every appetite. Elmore Field Days, Tuesday, October 3 to Thursday, October 5 at the Elmore Events Centre, Rosaia Road, gates open 8.30am. Tickets $20 adults, $10 secondary students, children under 12 free. For more information visit www.elmorefielddays.com.au or contact the office on 5432 6176.

JULY 2017 SCHOOL HOLIDAYS PROGRAM AT THE BENDIGO VISITOR CENTRE ARTY PAPER ANTICS Wow! Look at all the different animals you can make with origami – the Japanese art of paper folding. Kids will have a great time while learning new skills making these simple, cute animal bookmarks and decorations to take home. This is an ideal activity for primary school children aged 4-10 years. An adult must accompany all children. Cost: $8 per child Time: 10.30am – 11.30am Dates: Wednesday 27th and Wednesday 4th October 2017 Bookings a must! Limited places available.

MORSE CODE DEMONSTRATION Tap into the rhythm of Morse Code at Bendigo’s Historic Post Office. Surprise someone special with a unique telegram greeting this spring Holidays! Let our telegraphists demonstrate their knowledge and passion for Morse Code with you and explain how words are converted into this fascinating secret code! Cost: $2 per message (Australia-wide)

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school Pony and rainbow fun

nce again the Bendigo Marketplace has plenty of free activities on offer from next week to keep young minds busy these school holidays. Join Rainbow Dash and her friends outside Katies between 11am and 2pm from Tuesday, September 26 until Saturday, September 30 for a Garden Gathering with plenty of My Little Pony activities, from seed plantings to horse

shoe throwing in a fun filled kid’s zone. No bookings necessary. Or get along to the free Rainbow Craft Zone exploring colour through craft, stories and science fun the following week, October 2 to October 6 between 10am and 2pm. Online bookings necessary for the Rainbow Craft Zone at www.bendigomarketplace.com. au/events

Arty paper antics

hildren will learn new skills while having lots of fun making arty paper bookmarks and decorations at the Bendigo Visitor Centre these school holidays. These cute and colourful items are simple to make using coloured origami paper, scissors and glue or sticky tape. Children will be shown to how to fold and shape their paper to an animal of their choice. It’s then just a matter of adding the final touches, stick-on eyes, ears and other bits to give it your own individual stamp, ready to take home. Materials are supplied and children are encouraged to make more than one item if they choose. The bookmarks are easy to construct and are designed to be both useful and decorative. Other items can be made into mobiles, hanging objects, or used as ornamentals at birthdays and other celebrations, or given away as gifts to friends and family. This activity is aimed at children aged four to 10 years of age and will run for about one hour.

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BE Creative: At the old Post Office these holidays. Dates for the sessions are: Wednesday, September 27 and Wednesday October 4 from 10.30am. The cost is $8 per child which includes all materials. An adult must accompany children during the workshop. Bookings for this activity are

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Bendigo LIFE Danika GarnetRose Tayte, Untitled 2017

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Artwork on show L

A TROBE Art Institute has Guzzardi, Doug Hendry, Jacquelyn unveiled two new student Klose, Aedan McKay, Danika exhibitions. Garnet-Rose Tayte and Aleesha The Julie Miller Markoff Ward. Visual Arts Award supports a La Their exhibition seeks to Trobe University Creative Arts engage with, interrupt and student to develop new work for respond to the architecture of the presentation in a professional solo gallery. exhibition. Exhibitions continue until The most recent recipient of Saturday October 14. the award is Mici Boxell. In her exhibition Punctum Caecum, Boxell presents a series of digital prints that investigate vision, perception, memory and the formation of mental images. The second exhibition, titled A continuous flow of fairly aimless movement, is curated by creative arts lecturers, Caroline Wallace and Vincent Alessi. The students are Mici Boxell, Cowboy Hats and Hands, 2017 Edwina Combe, Lisa

ENDIGONIANS believed they had a solution to the sanitation question that was beneficial for both the city and the Shire of Strathfieldsaye. Keck’s land, where the night soil was being deposited, was just inside Strathfieldsaye’s boundary. On the Bendigo side it was touted that the improvements to the land for its cultivating potential following the depositing of night soil would be advantageous for the shire. The land duly nourished would then be the perfect place for an orchard that would become a great rate producer and an attraction for Strathfieldsaye. Yet the positive aspects and the desire for co-operation in this important matter for the Bendigo council was not being entertained by the neighbouring council. Meetings on the subject had been planned between the two administrative bodies, and there seemed to be a sense of optimism in Bendigo that all would be well. While all these activities were afoot, the shire’s council had its health inspector visit the Keck land at a most inopportune time immediately after extensive heavy rain. It was no wonder that Keck’s workers had not been in a position to cover the night soil that had been deposited the previous day. A conclusion was being drawn that the shire was double dealing with the Bendigo council because of its legal action against Keck. Strathfieldsaye felt that any

residents in the vicinity of Keck’s land at Spring Gully would find the depositing of this most valuable of fertiliser very offensive. When the matter came to court, Keck’s legal representative had called upon five residents who were living the closest to his land to give their opinion of whether they were offended by the depositing of night soil. Without exception there was not a single murmur of complaint. Surely, it was argued, the Central Board of Health must have approved of the city council’s actions? It was pointed out in the clear light of day that the Health Act layed the responsibility on every local governing body to suppress any nuisance or remedy anything calculated to be injurious to the health of the public within its territory. Upon failing to properly oversee these duties the Central Board of Health had the power to step in, do the work and compel the municipality (in this case Bendigo) to pay all expenses incurred. In the Health Act there were stringent clauses relating to the disposal of night soil and hefty fines could be imposed for any person or organisation that contravened those regulations. News came to light that Bendigo had applied for land in the neighbouring shires to deposit night soil, however the other shires involved had not been consulted in the matter. Further it was revealed that the Bendigo council had gone ahead

GRAND ENTRY: The Washingtonian palms leading to Herbert Keck’s house

to erect a night soil pan washing depot on Keck’s land even though Strathfieldsaye Shire had not acquiesced this action. Everything about the way that this whole affair had been handled by the Bendigo councillors was not according to the letter of the law. Strathfieldsaye shire had offered Bendigo to acquire land from their shire at White Hills, once completed a manure depot could be established there. The Bendigo council would then have complete responsibility of that site in what was then a remote area away from population. There were a number of people who pointed out how Bendigo had bungled this whole affair from the outset. The question now remained, how could an important issue, such as the sanitation of the city be left in this state, where legally and physically they had nowhere to go? A further suggestion was aired that the Bendigo council should go cap in hand to meet the Strathfieldsaye councillors, and apologise to them for the presumptuous and improper dealings having taken their interests for granted.

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Don’t settle for a good tray… demand a bUTE tray! • Qualiﬁed Tradesman • Manufacturers of quality Steel ute trays • Service bodies made to order • Toolboxes made to order • Roof Racks and Ladder Racks • Powdercoating and sandblasting • General fabrication, welding and repairs.

P: (03) 5448 8285 M: 0421 547 907 www.butetraysandaccessories.com.au

EN McDonald Cleaning Services will leave your tiles looking like new, paying particular attention to removing the difficult to reach grime discolouring the grout. Ken’s happy customers will tell you the end result is sparkling, new-looking surfaces. He also does a brilliant job with carpets and soft furniture. Also consider Ken for those unexpected emergency cleaning jobs as a result of blocked plumbing or storm damage, that doesn’t necessarily always warrant an insurance claim. With more than 20 years’ experience cleaning homes and businesses throughout Bendigo, Ken has established an inevitable reputation, confirmed by the numerous testimonials on his Facebook page.

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

20-50% OFF MARKED PRICES CASH AND CARRY

FREE UNDERLAY & INSTALLATION ON MANY STOCK CARPET LINES, WOOLS & NYLONS

BUY CARPET CASH AND CARRY FOR A FURTHER 10% DISCOUNT

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18-20 Sandhurst Road, Eaglehawk

Phone: 5446 1416

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DOWN TO BUSINESS Ezicleen – for a smear free finish

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• Spout & downpipe cleaning • Insulation and dust removal supply & install • Chimney & flue cleaning • Water tank cleaning

ADVERTISING FEATURE

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he time consuming task of scrubbing soap scum or water stains from shower screens or even salt or chlorine stains from glass pool fences is a job not many people look forward to. Of course, we’ve all stood back at the end to admire our work, only to find the dreaded streak marks we missed and then polish, polish and polish some more. Well Ezicleen have the answer with an advanced surface treatment guaranteed for life that will reduce your cleaning time and effort by up to 90 per cent. ‘The amazing thing to get your head around is the time factor, we all know how long it takes to clean the shower or for that matter, the pool fence, now imagine the same job taking just 10 per cent of that time,” Tony from Ezicleen Central Victoria said.

Ezicleen glass protection can be applied to all glass or ceramic surfaces with a once only application. The result being no more scrubbing required, no need to use harsh chemicals for cleaning and a reduction of up to 90 per cent in cleaning time and effort. All backed with a lifetime guarantee. “It really is fantastic... the glass will be 10 times more resistant to chips and scratches and 20 per cent more brilliant,” Tony said. “You will never need to use chemicals to clean so it not only saves you lots of time and energy, it saves you money.” To discover more about this remarkable glass surface treatment phone Tony from Ezicleen Central Victoria on 0405 805 003. “Never scrub your shower screens again... ever,” Tony said. www.ezicleen.com.au

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5441 2763 • 0417 344 023

PERFORMANCE BOATS

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Phone 1300 364 428 www.sepserve.com.au

WE FIX BUMPERS *CHIPS & SCRATCHES * BUFF & POLISH * ALLOY WHEELS * REVERSE SENSORS & MUCH MORE

* Most basic repairs cost less than your insurance excess. * Average repair 1 to 3 hours at your home or the office

Call Greg on 0418 510 531

Children & Adults. Medicare bulk billed through GP or Private.

Reiki Practitioner, ARC Japanese Healing.

www.totalityhealthandhealing.com.au 0498 753 531 5442 1165

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NOW OPEN TILES DIRECT

PH 5443 1011

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MARK LOGAN

P: 5444 2774 M: 0408 665 715

32 Humme Place, Bendigo

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5 Contempo Court, East Bendigo

Adjacent to Bendigo Tile & Carpet Court

• Septic treatment systems • Standard septic systems • Septic worm farms

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reg from the Touch Up Guys has perfected automotive paintless dent repairs as well as restoring bumper bars and body work to pristine condition. Let the Touch Up Guys add value to your car, returning its bodywork to virtually new condition. The Touch Up Guys also repair those annoying shopping trolley dings and unsightly hail damage. Greg can even install reverse sensors – ideal for helping eliminate those annoying rear-end scrapes. The Touch up Guys can also prepare your car for sale with a buff‘n’polish to bring any faded or dull paint work back to life. “Today most of my business is generated by word of mouth,” Greg said while explaining that the Touch Up Guys have

access to all the latest colour formulas which is a necessity for today’s modern vehicles. With backing from the largest franchise in the auto industry nationally, you know you are in expert hands and being locally owned by Greg and Sue Hammond, you’re assured of friendly and personal customer service. Most jobs can be completed the same day and operating form the Touch Up Guys’ van means Greg can even come to you if needed. Currently in its 20th year of operation, this successful business has a well earned reputation for quality and reliability. Phone Greg from the Touch Up Guys on 0418 510 531 or visit the website at www.touchupguys.com.au for more information.

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• Glass pool fences • Shower screens • Windows • Kitchen splashbacks • Vanity basins • Glass balustrades • Windscreens • Toilet bowls • Benchtops • Tiles & grout

www.ezicleen.com.au

0405 805 003

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DOWN TO BUSINESS Epsom Complete Garden Care

ADVERTISING FEATURE

The team for all your hospitality needs

Lawn Mowing and Gardening Tree Stump Removal

Qualiﬁed Professional Painting Services

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C INSUL ATION

Specialising in under floor, ceilings & walls New and existing homes Industrial vac also available for removal of old non-compliant ceiling insulation Pensioner discounts

www.flatbatts.com.au

PH: 0432 172 351

Since 1999

Cement & Acrylic Rendering Professionals Renovations, Domestic & Commercial Styrene Cladding Systems Free Quote On-site & Off Plans Latest Styles, Textures & Colours Top Quality, Best Prices & On-time Service www.rendersolutions.com.au

ATERWORX has been part of the hospitality and catering scene in Bendigo for more than 15 years, where Glenis, Willie and the team continue to deliver outstanding value and service for all your catering and hospitality needs for a range of kitchen supplies through to full commercial kitchen fit-outs. Being conveniently located in Golden Square, they offer the trade and the public the same choice of equipment and supplies used by many of the region’s leading hotels, cafes, clubs, restaurants, motels and schools throughout central and northern Victoria. Not only is Caterworx a local company, many of their staff have been with them for years and provide a professional and courteous service to all. Bring in your list, or tell them what you need and they will do the rest, including a

free local delivery service. Items they stock include commercial and domestic quantities of; dinnerware, cutlery, glassware, tabletop items, thermometers, knives, uniforms, barware, health-care products, food storage, paper and disposable goods, as well as a variety of teas and coffees, commercial chemicals and cleaning supplies. This is just an example of the range of goods they supply for both domestic and trade customers and because they have a close relationship with all their suppliers they can readily obtain special items with a fast turnaround. Phone Caterworx Hospitality on 5441 4217 or email info@caterworx.com.au, open Monday to Friday from 8am until 5pm at 190 Woodward Road Golden Square, Bendigo.

Authorised insulation installer

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR BUSINESS OR HOME

WHY PAY MORE? CHECK OUR PRICES FIRST!

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Phone: 5441 4217 190 Woodward Rd, Golden Square Email: info@caterworx.com.au Web: www.caterworx.com.au

Southern Cross Blinds & Awnings PTYLTD Free measure and quote

Vertical drapes PH: 5447 9011 MOB: 0407 471 095 E: southerncrossblinds@impulse.net.au www.southerncrossblinds.com 141 High Street, Kangaroo Flat

Locally Owned

Call Adam - 0429 031 080 5444 4006 For all your Air Conditioning, Heating and Auto Electrical problems Qualified Licensed Technicians Ray Kent 0418 507 218 118 Hattam St, Golden Square www.bgoautoair.com.au

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W 0439 503 331

ROOF RESTORATION SPECIALISTS Call now and receive a FREE GUTTER CLEAN • Save thousands and avoid replacing your entire roof • Guaranteed up to 10 years with a master painters guarantee FREE • Specialists in iron and quotes done colorbond re-painting within 48 hours • Fully qualified & insured

Ph: 0427 399 897

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HILE the extreme cold of winter may have finally moved on, Mark Mitchell and his team from Flat Batts Insulation are still busy installing quality insulation, helping to provide sustainable, indoor comfort throughout central Victorian homes and businesses regardless of season. And with it only being a matter of time before summer inevitably arrives, now is the ideal time to insulate yourself against the extreme heat. Available for quotes seven days a week, Mark will recommend and install the best insulation for your ceilings, floors and walls. He can even remove your old inefficient insulation and vacuum your ceiling cavity, removing any debris and other unwanted material, before installing new insulation

covered by a 70 year CSR Bradfords performance warranty. John Harley from Charlton was recently impressed with Flat Batts professional service and his new underfloor insulation. “It was very difficult job and they worked hard to make it possible,” John testified. “They were very accommodating and great to work with. The insulation has already made a significant difference and we expect to make some good savings from our heating bills each winter.” So what are you waiting for phone Mark from Flat Batts Insulation today, on 0432 172 351 to discuss how the right insulation can help transform your house into a comfortable home all year round. Flat Batts Insulation for ceilings, floors and walls.

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BOOK YOUR SPACE NOW! • Phone Jacinta on 5440 2514 or 1300 558 385

LOST AND FOUND

HEALTH & SPIRITUALITY

HAIRDRESSING

TRY TELLING A LISTENER

Do you need a style cut, blow wave, beard or hair trim? l Cuts only l Qualified l Experienced l 7 days l Bendigo Area l Ladies Mens and children I’ll come to you, in the comfort of your own home Call Daryl for an appointment 0428 740 717

Professional, Friendly. For a free pleliminary discussion, book a phone interview: 0413 516 365 www.lauriemcintosh.com.au

MISSING

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CHURCH NOTICES

Southern Gateway Christian Church CHURCH SERVICE 10am Sunday, Y Community Hall (opposite Aldi Kangaroo Flat) Preacher:

Ps Peter Pritchard

and Gaelle Broad Life FM

0413 682 999

PUBLIC NOTICES

MOBILE HAIRDRESSER

HEALTH SERVICES

HYPNOSIS

WEDDINGS

WOULD YOU LIKE TO

Hitched

SHOOT CLAY TARGETS? Dunolly Field & Game Club are conducting a FREE

Today!! Today

COME AND TRY DAY

MASSAGE

Jacinta Louise Richards & Gavin John Neeson

THE MASSAGE SHOP

will today exchange their wedding vows, overlooking the Murray River, upon the Historic Echuca Wharf. The newly Mr & Mrs will celebrate this joyous occasion with their daughter Molly Jayne Neeson, and thier much loved family and friends. Friday 22 September 2017

TWO STORE LOCATIONS Kennington and Eaglehawk • Open 7 Days 9am-6pm Shop 21, 90 Edwards Road, Strathdale (near Aldi) 5442 7068 406 Eaglehawk Rd, Eaglehawk 5446 3049 /TheMassageShop • www.massageshop.com.au

VOLUNTARY WORK

PUBLIC NOTICES

DELTA THERAPY DOGS seeking volunteers with a nice dog to visit aged care in your region. Must be prepared to travel to Geelong for dog assessment 7th Oct and volunteer training 15th Oct. Ph 03 5255 5888

DRAWING LESSONS

HEALTH & SPIRITUALITY

MINDFUL SELF COMPASSION (MSC)

8 week evidence-based meditation program 7x 3 hour sessions, plus a full-day retreat Bendigo 7 x Wednesdays 6pm - 9pm, starts 25th Oct. Earlybird Fee (by 13 Oct): $399 Concession/$499 Full

Maggie O’Shea Masters of Couple Counselling, MA, BSW, MAASW For more details & registration Ph: 0457 389 433

e: maggie@mindfulcounselling.com.au | www.mindfulpresence.com.au

Spring Gully Children 4-5.30pm Phone Cheryle Ludbey: 0429 430 819

at their shooting grounds EDDINGTON ROAD, DUNOLLY SUNDAY OCTOBER 1 FROM 12PM- 4PM PM

Children must be 12 years or over and n. have parent/guardian permission. Sensible footwear must be worn.. For more information Phone Nigel on 0448 483 752 2

PUBLIC NOTICES Cnr Peg Leg & Kirkwood Rd Eaglehawk

9am to 2pm Saturday 23rd Sept

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Child restraint fittings from $33

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Capsule hire from

$50 for 4 months Fittings available 10am to 5pm Monday-Friday. 20 year experience. ACRI Accredited.

Bendigo Child Restraint Fitting Centre 8 Caradon Way, Eaglehawk • For bookings ph: 0419 371 586

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EVE MARY MULQUINY

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was born at

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of Epsom.

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was born at Bendigo Health September 18, 2017 3400 grams Daughter of Kristie and Greg Crone of Kangaroo Flat. Sister for Michaela and Porcha.

was born at Bendigo Health September 7, 2017 3785 grams Son of Deminda and Shane McMaster of Sedgwick. Brother for Isabelle and Khye.

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Recovering from Separation Program 2017

FROM THE BIBLE MATTHEW 5:14

Are you separated or divorced and wondering how to cope?

You are the light of the world - like a city on a mountain, glowing in the night, for all to see. Don’t hide your light under a bushell! Instead put it on a stand and let it shine for all, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will give praise to your heavenly Father.

Learn ways to manage these feelings to help you move on after separation.

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This eight week program is designed to assist you with the experience of separation and divorce. We help you find new ways to understand your feelings, work through your situation and move on in a supportive environment. Whether your separation or divorce is recent or years ago, if you need support, you are welcome.

37-39 View Street, Bendigo classifieds@bendigopublishing.com 1300 558 385

When: 7.00pm-9.00pm, Thursdays October 12 – November 30, 2017 For more information and registration contact Anne-Maree at CatholicCare on 5438 1 300

TRAVEL

EMPLOYMENT

FREE Pickup/Return Service from: Bendigo Railway Station, Eaglehawk, Golden Square, Kangaroo Flat & White Hills

Warehouse Group Leader • Relaxing regional Bendigo lifestyle • Exciting, Rewarding and Challenging senior leadership role • Make a statement with your leadership in this progressive business • Career growth opportunities

** MORE GREAT TOURS AVAILABLE FOR 2018**

Visit Our New Look Website: www.cardwells.com.au

EXTENDED TOURS 2d Silo Art Trail: (Local Pick Up Only) Oct 16 …...…………….. $275 7d Vic. Harbor/Kangaroo Island: Oct 4 ........................................... $2150 3d Griffith Garden Festival: Oct 13...............................................$750 7d Lord Howe Island: Oct 21........................................................$4250 5d Fringe Of The Desert: Oct 23.................................................$1095 5d Downton Abbey Tour: Oct 30.................................................$1450 14d Tasmania Springtime Tour: Nov 6........................................$4390 5d Hunter Valley Lights: Nov 13..................................................$1295 5d Flinders Island: Nov 17.…….……...........…......………….. $3075 5d Celebrate In The Grampians: Dec 24.................................... $1375 5d Parkes Elvis Festival: Jan 10 .......……........…………….. $1550 8d Tamworth Music Festival: Jan 22 .......……….......……… $2075 5d Opera On The Harbour: Mar 29 …………............……..… $1795 7d Phillip Isl. & Bellarine Pen: Mar 3 ..………........………… $1950 5d Great Ocean Road: Mar 19 …....……………......……….. $1350 9d Sth.Aust Hidden Secrets: Apr 16 ……..………......…….. $1450 2018 3d Jamala Lodge Safari May 30.......................(contact office)

INTERNATIONAL TOURS Includes flights & most meals

*6d Sydney & Norfolk Island: Feb 21 ...........................................$2975 *10d Norfolk Goes Country:May 17..............................................$4200 * 17d New Zealand: Mar 9, 2018..................................................$5745 * 10d Hawaii: Apr 3 ......................................................................$6838 *14d Treasure of Sth Africa: Jul 2.............................................$6985 *15d Jewels of Alaska: Aug 26 ................................................$8995

This newly created position provides an exciting opportunity for the right person to join the Hazeldene’s team, one of Australia’s best family business in the dynamic poultry industry. You will have an opportunity to make a difference in a growing Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) environment. The successful applicant will report to the General Manager, Plant Operations. The role is focused on ensuring the effective and efficient daily operation of the Warehouse and Load Out facility, together with ensuring that all operations are in accordance with the safety and food quality standards, including that a continuous improvement ethos is maintained.

Pool Installer - Leading Hand About the business and the role We are looking for an individual who is energetic, hardworking and motivated to lead our pool installation team. The successful applicant must have a complete understanding of fibreglass swimming pool installations and be experienced with pool plumbing and pool pump systems. Job tasks and responsibilities Experience with the following would also be advantageous: • Excavators • Concrete Pool Experience • General Pool Plant • Bond Beams and Coping Skills and experience The successful applicant would become part of a quality and motivated team, who strive to achieve outstanding “Award Winning” results for every client. Salary package by negotiation. Please email applications to the Manager C/O info@leisurepoolsbendigo.com or post to 190 Strickland Road, Strathdale, Vic 3550 Closing date 2/10/2017

Key Responsibilities • Promote a safety first culture in the Warehouse and enhance systems/processes to generate improved safety outcomes • Provide a customer centric focus for the team • Responsible for the development and delivery of the Warehouse Management System that will be new to the system (Innova) • Ensure that Delivery in Full on Time (DIFOT) is maintained to the highest level within the role’s control • Work collaboratively with relevant departments to ensure the product is produced to meet Transport requirements • Ensure that daily KPI’s for the Warehouse performance are achieved/exceeded • Ensure that the Warehouse process flow is maintained on time and on budget • Analyse results to identify then deliver on improvement opportunities • Ensure employees have the information required to contribute as effective members of the team • Lead and deliver daily operational improvement, together with working with production management to support daily operation The successful candidate will have • 5 + year’s experience in a key leadership/management role is desirable • FMCG with Cold Chain experience is essential • Demonstrated knowledge in setting up and managing Warehouse Management Systems • Understanding of budgeting/expense management with a basic understanding of financial and accounting practices • Well-developed Microsoft Office Software (Project, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) experience • Ability to influence and inspire and excellent communication, relationship management skills • Experience across supply chain management • Ability to review processes, recommend improvements, build buy in and execute with excellence • Ability to deal with multiple priorities and opportunities, in a fast paced environment

*Prices based on Twin Share (other Options available)

35 McDonald Street, Numurkah 3636

Toll Free: 1800 033 068

FORDS COACH TRAVEL TOURS & CHARTER

37-39 View Street, Bendigo classifieds@bendigopublishing.com 1300 558 385

DAY TOURS TRAVELLERS XMAS PARTY – Barooga Golf Sun 10th Dec – Rodney Vincent...................$80

2017/2018 TOURS

MILDURA COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL 3 Days 6th October.................................$550 t/s CANBERRA FLORIADE 5 Days 7th October..............................$1,095 t/s SILO ART TOUR – WESTERN DISTRICT For a full list of available tours, 4 Days 24th October...............................$850 t/s or to find out more information, HUNTER VALLEY – Christmas Lights please visit our website: 7 Days 9th November..........................$1,750 t/s www.fordscoachtravel.com.au WARRNAMBOOL- Portland 19 Wheeler St, Shepparton 4 Days 13th November...........................$825 t/s BENDIGO PICK UPS PROVIDED SNOWY MOUNTAINS – TUMUT CALL 03 5821 3777 5 Days 7th May 2018..............................$950 t/s

Interested? Details available www.hazeldenes.com.au. Please forward your application to: jobs@hazeldenes.com.au or post to Human Resources, Hazeldene’s, PO Box 1147, Kangaroo Flat 3555. Applications close Wednesday 4 October 2017 Hazeldene’s are an equal opportunity employer

EMPLOYMENT NOW HIRING REGISTERD NURSES, ENROLLED NURSES AND PERSONAL CARERS We offer great benefits, a supported work environment and the opportunity to help provide the best care to the people of the area. Filling the needs of facilities on a casual on-call basis

Contact us on 03 58 584 270 email ablecarestaff@gmail.com or visit our website and apply online: www.ablecarestaffing.com.au

MODELS WANTED P O R T R A I T, B O U D O I R & GLAMOUR

CALL IAN ON 4433 1344 BENDIGO

LocalClassifieds ADVERTISING DEADLINES The Victorian Government has declared next Friday, September 29 a public holiday in the lead up to the AFL Grand Final. As a result of this, next week’s Bendigo Weekly will be distributed one day early.

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 28 Advertising deadlines for this publication will be as follows: General News Advertising Monday September 25 - 12pm Property Guide Classifieds Monday September 25 - 5pm Other Classifieds Wednesday September 27 - 1pm

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RECRUITMENT - HR - TRAINING

RECRUITMENT

HR SERVICES

108 MOLLISON STREET BENDIGO

OFFICE AND ACCOUNTS MANAGER 30 HOURS A WEEK • Do you want to work in a dynamic, fast paced team? • Do you have well rounded skills in finance, operation and leadership? • Are you looking for a role that is challenging, flexible and rewarding? We currently have an exciting opportunity for a well experienced Office and Accounts Manager. This position offers great variety and flexibility in a fast paced environment that demands a strong skill set in Accounts, Operations and People Management. This is a pivotal role to the success of the organisation and as such you will be an experienced, adaptable, confident and loyal leader with the following skills: A strong history in managing accounts including: • Accounts Payable/Receivable, Payroll, General Ledgers and Bank Reconciliations. •Outstanding people leadership skills with a proven history of leading a successful and motivated team. • Solid skills in an accounting package are a must with a knowledge of MYOB most desirable.

03 5442 6676

TRAINING

MAINTENANCE FITTERS AND ELECTRICIANS ESE Consulting is excited to be recruiting for one of Australia’s largest food manufacturers. Located in Castlemaine, we are on the hunt for experienced Maintenance Fitters and Electricians for day, afternoon and weekend shifts. If you have proven experience working within the manufacturing industry in a fast paced environment then WE want to hear from YOU! With above-award wages and plenty of potential to advance your career, this is a long term role that is full of potential. ELECTRICIAN • Relevant trade qualiﬁcations with experience within a manufacturing environment. • Understanding of preventative maintenance systems and techniques.

STRUCTURAL DRAFTSPERSON Are you looking to kick start your career in the engineering field? Want to join a team where you will gain valuable knowledge and on the job experience? Yes? - Then this is the role for YOU! THE COMPANY A leader in steel manufacturing, our client services many of Victoria’s premium domestic home building ﬁrms. We are on the hunt for a motivated, energetic and forward thinking structural draftsperson to join our client’s busy, hard working and high performing team. THE ROLE As part of the structural draftsperson team you will complete the following tasks: • Computer drafting of various structural projects.

• An understanding of and ability to implement quality control techniques.

• Providing an exceptional of customer service.

• Sound analytical and problem solving skills. • Customer focused and time conscious.

• Interpreting plans and shop drawings.

MAINTENANCE FITTER • Relevant trade qualiﬁcations with experience within a manufacturing environment.

ABOUT YOU • Experience in Auto-cad preferred but not essential.

• Understanding of preventative maintenance systems and techniques.

• This is a senior role reporting to and providing support to both the management team and the Board of Directors.

• Sound knowledge and experience with vacuum, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

• Outstanding time management skills with a proactive can do attitude to manage and meet tight deadlines.

• Customer focused and time conscious.

If you are a professional, passionate and determined team player with a desire to be challenged and recognised for hard work then we want to hear from you. This position offers an immediate commencement.

W W W. E S E C O N S U LT I N G . C O M . A U

• Mechanically minded and strong spatial skills. • Ability to work efﬁciently in a high pressured environment.

• Sound analytical and problem solving skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills.

ABOUT YOU:

• A team player with a can do attitude.

• Self–motivated.

• An Engineering qualiﬁcation will be highly regarded but not essential.

• Resourceful. • Able to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team. • Strong commitment to OH&S.

Kick start your career where you can grow and expand your skills.

For more information on these exciting positions or a number of other current vacancies, head to our website www.eseconsulting.com.au or give us a call on 54426676. Apply today at apply@eseconsulting.com.au RECRUITMENT - HR - TRAINING

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Services Offered

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

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

BUILDING INSPECTIONS

Pre-Purchase, & Final inspections Adrian: 0438 345 053

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

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

HANDY MAN No job too small inc TV & Computer Very cheap rates Norm 0418 530 174

CLEANING & CARPET

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

CONCRETER

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

HANDYMAN Carpentry, Concreting, Mowing, Fencing, Tiling, Retaining walls Ph 5446 9174

IRONING

Let me take this chore off your hands from $35. $5 Local delivery. Sandra 0434 125 121

Classifieds 1300 558 385

LAWN MOWER & SMALL ENGINE REPAIRS Push & ride on mower servicing, pick up option. Power equip. repairs. Chainsaw service & sharpen. Bendigo Marine & Outdoors, Epsom 5448 3988

LAWN MOWER REPAIRS

Free pick up & delivery in Bendigo area, by qualified small engine mechanic. Bendigo Onsite Servicing Ph 0438 544 789

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

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

TRADIES Advertise HERE 1300 558 385

5446 1422 PLASTER

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

TILER

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

BIN HIRE

BENDIGO

TempTech

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

DECKS / PERGOLAS

GARDAM E X C AVA T I O N

BENDIGO

comparable prices

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

Nathan Maber 0407 972 717 bendigotemptech.com.au Servicing all of Central Victoria • Pensioner discounts available Registered Licence No. 47315

ANTENNAS

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

TV Tuning from $40 • Servicing Bendigo & Surrounds

• 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

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

Phone Ron on

5447 7823 or 0431 609 423

0418 508 993

McCabes KITCHEN, BATHROOMS

Over 40 Years Service

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

Excavations and Landscaping Excavator, Tipper & Bobcat

Phone: 0417 329 802

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

GREG SMITH

Very Reasonably Priced - Great Soil Rates Free Quotes and Honest Advice

Tired of Waiting for a Tradesman

ELECTRICIAN

Matt: 0409 141 093 • Nicole: 0428 119 386 E: nicmat2001@hotmail.com

0418 507 709 A/H 5448 3333 REC 7821

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

ELECTRIC MOTORS

Bendigo

Pumps& Motors Electric

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

SALES • SERVICE • REPAIRS

PHONE BRUCE

bendigopumps@gmail.com

0427 319 923

BUILDERS

ELECTRICIANS

aglow

electrical

DBM-1122 DB-U-28169

PROMPT S SERVICE C • FREE Q QUOTES O S•C CALL TOM

0417 095 544

SOUTHERN CROSS RESTUMPING

Building Permits Arranged + 20 Years Experience

CARPENTRY

Site Clearing Driveways Excavation Laser Levelling Rubbish Removal

Electrical Installations

“A Matt”

Bobcat & Tipper Hire

C CARPENTRY & M MAINTENANCE

aglowelectrical@hotmail.com • REC 20664

GARDEN SERVICES

4 Sea Seasons Garden Care •Hedges Trimmed & Shaped • Pruning of Roses, shrubs & Fruit Trees • Garden Maintenance 28 YEARS EXPERIENCE Ph 0429 002 678 • Mowing • Whipper Snipping

TRADE QUALIFIED CARPENTER

200 - 600mm diameter

BATHROOMS & KITCHENS

Geoff Williams

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

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

Backhoe Trenching Post Hole Borer

ELECTRICIANS

Licenced drainer 31741

Ph 0429 171 697

718 Strathfieldsaye Road, Strathfieldsaye

for your free quote

PIC LICENCED

SERVICING BENDIGO TO CASTLEMAINE AREAS

For all your heating and cooling needs

0407 227 939

Supplied and installed

Low Cost Bin Hire

AIR CONDITIONING

PATIOS AND DECKS

The specialists in covering from top to bottom l Patios l Decks l Carports l Glassrooms l Granny Flats l Aluminium Screens PHONE STEVE

SEPTIC TANK SEWER TREATMENT PLANTS PJ TAYLOR 0448 713 499

Lawn Mowing, Whipper Snipping

AIR CONDITIONING

PLASTERER

REC 4085

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.

• Weeding

Jack Hando 0467 642 504

• Large Yard Tidy Ups • Rubbish Removal

Call Ron 0438 569 385

Carports Concreting Renovations Decks & Verandahs

Tiling Retaining Walls General Handyman Fix Ups

COMPUTERS

0419 238 485

• Gardening • Gutter Cleaning

WorkCover Approved Provider e mitcho.1997@gmail.com f www.facebook.com/mitchsmow

& HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

0417 511 159

ABN: 62 094 744 216

MEMBER

mccabeskitchenandbathrooms@gmail.com

• Systems built • Repairs and upgrades • Network and internet connections • Virus and Spyware removal Hours: Mon to Fri: 9 - 5.30 Sat: 9 - 12 Jeoff Milne 5447 2476 Mob 0425 728 336

• Removal of hard rubbish and garden waste • Rental clean ups/clean outs • Weeding and weed spraying • Trimming and pruning • Fallen timber and chainsaw work • Delivery and spreading of mulch, stone etc. • Little Tipper/Drive - Hire

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Services Offered GARAGE DOORS

• Roller Doors, Sectional Doors and Motors • • Blinds and Awnings • • Sales and Installation •

PAINTERS / DECORATORS

TREE SERVICES

LXS

SMITHS

Painting l

Repaints

New Work

Patch Repair

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

PHONE LES 0458 949 871

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

Ph 0432 626 446

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

Email: painter_joel@hotmail.com

HANDYMAN SERVICES

PLUMBERS

• Handymen • Cleaning • Builder • Floors • • Carpenters • Glazier • Fencing • Plastering • • Painters • Bathroom & Kitchen Reno’s • • Granite Benchtops • Paving • Plumbers • • Decking • Electricians • Ramps • Tiling • Pruning • Tree Lopping • Sheds & Pergolas • • Lawns & Gardens • Small concreting jobs • • Dingo machinery work •

Central Victoria 13 11 98

Your local on-time plumber Gas fitting + appliance repairs • Heater services from $126.50 • Carbon monoxide testing • Hot water - elec, gas & solar • Taps, toilets, showers, sinks & more Don’t put up with drips! Modern & Care-Assist taps & toilets Use a licensed plumber • Drains installed/cleared/repaired • Roof, gutter, d.p. & gutter guard FREE • Quality professional workmanship QUOTES guaranteed

Suite B 175 Lyttleton Tce, Bendigo greyarmybendigo@bigpond.com

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

LANDSCAPING

PLUMBERS

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

PH: 0418 822 911 LANDSCAPING

$7.40 per cm/col

Quality tree and Stump Removal

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

Price includes colour, scanning of images and clip art etc.

1300 558 385

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

HOME MAINTENANCE

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

DISPLAY ADS

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

MENTION THIS AD FOR 10% OFF YOUR NEXT GARAGE DOOR SERVICE

NO JOB TOO SMALL

Local Classifieds

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License No. 32710

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

544 33 999 4 Nolan Street, Bendigo

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TREE SERVICES

Services Offered

AAA TREE LOPPING • Pensioners (Disc) • Full Insurance • (Prompt) Same Day Service For Best Price Phone Jack Direct

0409 289 700 5428 9312

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

To advertise in this section please call

1300 558 385

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FEATURE

Tax Time 2017 ADVERTISING FEATURE

DON’T FORGET! Tax returns cover the financial year, from 1 July to 30 June, and are due by the deadline 31 October

PLUMBERS • Qualified tradesmen • Landscaping • Commercial and residential property maintenance

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

MOBILE BATHROOMS

ARE YOU RENOVATING? MOBILE BATHROOM FOR HIRE

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0448 701 138 • Licensed Backflow Tester • Blocked Drains • Burst Pipes • Septics • Gas Leaks & Gas Fitting • Hot Water Services • Roof Leaks • Renovations • Gen Plumbing • Latest Drain Cleaning Equipment QUALITY WORK AT THE RIGHT PRICE!

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(Shower, hand basin, toilet etc)

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

0438 083 139 www.bettabathroomhire.com.au

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From one person 100 years ago to more than 20 today. Call now to speak to one of our specialists about your tax, business & more

Services Offered To advertise in this section please call 1300 558 385

SPOUT CLEANING

CV Industrial Vacuum Services Reduce Fire Risk Spouts Vacuumed Spotlessly Pensioner Discounts Water Tanks Cleaned

Ph Paul 5439 3835 or 0428 395 429 * Fully Insured

Call SWR on 5441 0999 ZZZ VZU¿QDQFLDOJURXS FRP DX BAS & GST Individual and Business Returns Taxation strategies Self managed superannuation funds Setting up and managing accounting systems and solutions 0409 859 449 | 28 Waterford Drive, Strathfieldsaye karen@wellingtontax.com.au | www.wellingtontax.com.au

Services Offered Just $3.25 per line (5 LINE MINIMUM)

GOERS & MAUNDER Public Accountants Registered Tax Agents

• TAX RETURNS FROM $99 • Personal & Business New clients welcome

Bendigo: 63 Midland Hwy, Epsom

Phone: 5448 3980

Castlemaine: Geo Clarke Place

Phone: 5470 6565

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Friday, September 22, 2017 — Bendigo Weekly

FOR SALE

2 FLEUR Armchairs, need restoration $80 Ph 0490 800 609

COMPUTER Desk on castors with pull out shelf VGC $35 Ph 5446 8745

HIGH lift jack, 2000kgs, $100 ono Ph 5439 3284

COMPUTER Video monitor, GC $25 Ph 5443 7425

AA weather station, wireless, for roof $80 ono Ph 0432 346 659

CORDLESS Telephone, EC $20 Ph 0437 567 073

AFL official Richmond sz 8 childs jumper $50 Ph 0411 814 274

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

AIR Conditioner, portable, with window snorkel VGC $90 Ph 0432 346 659

DVD Library Cases in cartons of 100 $25 Ph 5443 7425

ANDRE Rieu DVD's assorted $15 ono Ph 5443 7425

EDGE Trimmer, elec, EC $75 Ph 5446 7356

ANTI-BARK collar, large $75 Ph 5446 7356

FILING Cabinet, 3 drw & key & 60 files, EC $35 Ph 0408 590 830.

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

Dry

BAY Maree display fridge, good working order $100 Ph 0438 196 283

$140 a metre. Phone Jon: 0402 727 927

BOOKCASE, rustic EC $100 0428 837 226 CAST iron claw foot bath $100 Ph 0438 196 283 CB Radio, Uniden, AM and Side Band as new $80 Ph 0408 590 133

CHAFF

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

High heat long lasting quality

FIREWOOD DELIVERY

FIREWOOD $150 per cubic Metre delivered Ph 0409 333 907

FIREWOOD

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

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FOR SALE

FIREWOOD

HOME Workshop Closing Down, Assorted Wood Working Equipment, Assorted Power Tools, GC Ph 5446 1843

PIANO - Pianola, Steck. German iron frame, with rolls. GC $600 ono Phone 0417 154 789

TIMBER entertainment unit, EC $15 Ph 0402 690 438

PINE box, with Collingwood Footy club engraving $50 0490 800 609

Lawn soil $35 p/m Garden Soil $45 p/m, includes local delivery 4, 6 and 10m avail. Garden rocks also avail. Phone 0418 306 548 or 0428 100 770

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

FIREWOOD

Redgum firewood $130p/m. Pick Up or Delivery $150 open 7 days Ph 0427 353 939 FISHPONDS 1 L (inhose nozzle) & 1 Sml dbl f /glass $55 0439 397 553 FREE Dimplex split system A/C, inc manuals etc. May need re-gas. Ph 0466 014 429

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

FRIDGE, Westinhouse, 392L, 2 door, frost free, EC, Ph 5435 3563 $100 HAIR Dryer Holder, wall mounted, silver spiral $20 Ph 0437 567 073 HALL console table, black & glass $50 Ph 0439 116 585

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

FOR SALE • Clothing • Furniture • Bric -A- Brac • Books

HAY TRANSPORT

Eaglehawk Thrift Store

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

2-6 Marong Rd

IRONBARK

"WEED FREE" heavy (420kg) oaten hay rolls (netted) $35ea Ph 0418 122 252 (Ray)

Mention this Ad and get

10% OFF STOREWIDE*

HIGH Chair, Baby Club, GC, $30 Ph 0439 116 585

*Excludes Furniture Mon/Tues 11am-5pm Weds/Thu/Fri 9am-5pm Sat 10am-2pm Hours subject to change Volunteers always welcome

HOT House frame A1 Condition, complete with doors, ? length x 4.5mt wide $650 Ph 0438 196 283

J & L SEWING MACHINE SERVICES Est. 1972. 3, 4, and 5 thread Industrial Overlockers for sale. 2 x Straight stitch industrial machines, Repairs & Service. Kennington Area Ph John 0418 361 430 BIRD aviary, as new cond, 80 x 150 x 150 $100 Phone 0438 591 063 LAWNMOWER, Victa, with catcher $60 0432 346 659 MEAT safe , timber , with side screen, EC $75 ono Ph 0455 730 364 MINELAB G.P.X 4500, like new $2,950 Ph 0438 929 388 MODERN TV Cabinet, 1500x500x520 $60 Ph0490 800 609 MUFFLER to suit 2000 Lancer Coupe, new $50 Ph 0437 567 073

MUSHROOM COMPOST OR SOIL $50 per metre. Minimum 5 metres. Free delivery to Bendigo area. Phone 0400 855 626. NEW hinge joint 8/115 /15 x 100mt $175 Ph 0438 196 283 NEW stiff tray 19/183/5 x 30mt Hvy half price $175 Ph 0438 196 283 NEW stiff tray Hvy gall x 100mt half price $175 Ph 0438 196 283

ONIONS

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

FOR SALE

@EaglehawkThriftShop

WATER cart on wheels $100 Ph 0438 196 283

RIDE on Mower Greenfield WII + Wii play & Sports, MK2A 11.5HP, Briggs & Stratton engine, 8 hrs on recon motor, new belts & new battery $800 neg Ph 0428 856 082 SANTI Lawnmower 4 stroke, EC, $75 Ph 5446 7356

2 controls, 2 nunchucks EC $70 P 5444 1894

WOODEN dolls house, needs tlc 1mx500cm $20 0429 175 176 XBOX 360, as new, excellent condition $70 Phone 5444 1894

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

SINGLE Bed & Bed side draws $99 Ph 0402 690 438

SOCK

GARAGE SALES DINING Tablle, 6 chairs, extends, dark wood, 80's, GC $100 Ph 5449 3125

PULLERUPPER

Trev Bendigo market Sunday 0408 240 333 or free delivery 25 klms STEAM mop, Hoover, GC, $30 Ph 0439 116 585 STUDENT Bookcase, 4 shelves, 4 drawers EC $100 0428 837 226

REAR 83 BRIDGE STREET BENDIGO Sat 8am-1pm Furniture, DVD's, Toys, Clothing, etc

FARMER'S Boy Rotary Hoe, going or not, Ph 5435 2310

RIDE-ON MOWERS Dead or Alive 2005' onward. Ph 0408 427 451 after 5pm

COHN Brothers soft drink or brewery related items, signs, bottles, mirrors, Demi Johns, old paper work, Receipts, etc. Cash Paid. Ph 0452 264 661

BUSINESS FOR SALE

Epsom Truck Rentals 7 trucks and stock /equipment. W.I.W.O. Locally owned and operated, not a franchise, P.O.A.

Phone 5443 1746

TALLBOY 6 drws & 2 x 3 drws bedsides timber $95 Ph 0408 590 830. TAPESTRIES x2, not done, as new, $10 each 5444 1047 TIMBER Wall Unit, EC $50 Ph 0402 690 438

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MINARDS LANE LONGLEA Sat & Sun 9am-3pm Horse gear, kids stuff, Moving Sale if lost ph 0402 690 438

WANTED TO BUY

NEW Bendigo Coin Shop

GUARANTEED BEST PRICES

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

Ph Peter: 0417 038 628

FREE POSTERS*

LIVESTOCK

Dog Minding by Chris New Bendigo boarding kennel, for a small & selective number of guests. The perfect home away from home for your special family member. Phone Chris on

5446 9640 LIVESTOCK

ADOPT-A-PET Neutered male, 1 year 9 months

Diesel

Kelpie mix

Remmie is a gorgeous feline, who looks forward to seeing you every day. She loves a pat and a smooch and is very gentle. She would love a comfortable home where she can sit around on comfortable things, and have plenty of cuddle time. With her stunning colours and warming charm, she is sure to be a much loved family member for life.

DSH

LOST YOUR DOG OR CAT?

Make sure your pets vaccinations and worming are up to date.

Conditions apply. For private use only.

FOR SALE FREE ADVERT s Apply

Remmie

THE RSPCA IS THE POUND FOR THE BENDIGO CITY COUNCIL.

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Condition

Diesel is still young and bursting with energy. He is looking for someone to teach him obedience and manners. He doesn’t mind playing with a friendly desexed dog but needs to go to a home with no cats or small pets. He would benefit from lots of walks to burn off energy. He is food motivated and responds well to training.

Desexed female, 6 years

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

Valuations Available

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RECLINING chairs x2, Good cond. $95 both ono Ph 0408 590 133

WANTED TO BUY

Gold and Silver

GARAGE SALE *

VINTAGE dresser, with oval mirror & 4 drawers, $90 Ph 0407 046 608

WANTED TO BUY

Coins and Notes

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

ADVERTISE YOUR GARAGE SALE FROM JUST

QUEEN anne bedside table, white, 2 drw, $30 Ph 0409 175 052

Buying + Selling all:

Cat Enclosures

• Clothing • Furniture • Bric -A- Brac • Books

PORTA power pack, good cond, $100 Ph 0438 196 283

TOP SOIL

CLASSIFIEDS • 35

5441 2209 PIPER LANE, EAST BENDIGO

MON-SAT 10AM-4PM, SUN & PUB HOLS 10AM-12PM WWW.RSPCAVIC.ORG.AU

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

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MACHINERY

OFFSET Disc 3PL 10 Plate $290. Grader blade $500. Offset Disc 3PL 14 plate $500 Ph 5435 2310

BOATS

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CARAVANS & TRAILERS 2009 Eco tourer, off Hwy, island dbl bed, Annex, VGC. Photos & descript. avail on Gumtree. 1 owner, lots of extras, $35,000 ONO Ph 5450 3553 or 0427 503 552 2011 Jayco Eagle camper outback, EC, Garaged, bag Awning, full annex, bag flys, roofrack, tredd hitch, $22,000 Ph 5447 7898 after 4pm

CARAVANS WANTED XFI Renegade, Merc Cruiser 330hp DTS, Wake tower, nav lights, H&F throttle, Training Bar, Wake Shape Plate, Viking Board Racks x2, 12mths Reg, As new cond, $51,870 ONO Ph 5439 3284

We buy and consign Repairs & servicing Bendigo Caravan Centre 164 Midland Hwy EPSOM Ph 5448 4800 FRANKLIN 16ft + annexe, 2 single beds, micro, 2W frig, gas cooker, no leaks, clean, $3500 Ph 0410 498 009

BOATS

SAVAGE JABIRU 475 PRO 50 Hp Mercury 4 Stroke Humminbird Sonar/GPS combo Full travel cover Excellent condition all round $14,250 ONO

Phone 0418 380 461 BOATS 5.1 Metre Half Cabin 75hp Force outboard, only 20 hours running time since fully reconditioned. Totally rewired with

CARAVANS & TRAILERS

MECHANICS

TIMING BELTS Affordable timing belt replacements 25 years qualified experience Mobile Mechanic PH 0400 290 789

Repairing manual gearbox, transfer case & diffs. Phone Phill 0434 145 485

AUTO

2010 Mitsubishi Lancer, h/back, Manual, 53,000ks only, lady driver, 9mths reg + RWC, $8950 Ph 0421 972 551

Mechanical repairs & Service auto electrical l air conditioning pensioner discounts Ph Keith 5443 3304 l 0417 537 497 9a adam st quarry hill

Subaru Forester XS 2009

AUTO

$11,000

RE S

ONO

WRECKING

FREE REMOVAL OF UNWANTED VEHICLES

Ph: 0429 395 952

Service & Repair Specialists Jamie Hackett Motors Ph 5446 8635

HOLDEN VY Cross 8 Adventra Wagon. From deceased Estate. 288, 000ks, Reg TTU-133 $3,500 ono Ph: 0428 551 255.

2001 Mitsubishi Magna TJ Executive Auto • V6 • Airconditioner • 243,000kms Good Condition • Registered til May 2018 $1,600 ONO • SFK 022 • Ph: 0417 374 027

XGE 496

Auto, electric windows, full service history with logbook provided - major service completed (timing belt, new head gasket), side airbags and cruise control. Well maintained, genuine sale, 13months Reg. RWC.

VOLVO MERCEDES BENZ BMW VOLKSWAGON PEUGOT

WRECKING

AUST

BENDIGO ROADWORTHY CENTRE ROADWORTHY CERTIFICATES FOR CARS & MOTORBIKES SERVICING MECHANICAL REPAIRS LPG SERVICING

Specialists in Classic & Custo Cars & Hot Rods

Cnr Murphy St & Jewell Crt Bendigo • 5441 1088 wheelzplus.com.au

$7,000

Call 5446 1384 or 5446 1820 Wayne on 0413 774 717 LMCT 10992 Kayne on 0459 652 963 Address: 222 Upper Rd, Eaglehawk, 3556

Phone 0409 959 793

complete car care

Jamie Hackett Motors Ph 5446 8635

Specialising In: • Holdens • Commodores • Fords • Light Commercials BA, BF and Ford Territory Reconditioned Ignition Switch and Column Assembly’s

and safety gear all on rebuilt trailer.

AUTO

F OR SALE

VACC PRE PURCHASE INSPECTIONS ROADWORTHY CERTIFICATES

z Marine radio z Storm covers

MECHANICS

THOMPSON AUTOMOTIVE

JAYCO Sterling 2010 23ft, front dbl bed, centre kitchen, tri fold table, cafe style setting, 2W Fridge, Gas/240/12V, Ensuite, sep toil & shwr, 1 elec & 3 gas burners, stove, grill, oven, TV /DVD, roof mounted heat /cool, full annexe, brand new roll out awning, elec brakes, selling due to medical reasons. $43,000 ONO Ph 0419 777 289

MECHANICS

Bendigo Weekly — Friday, September 22, 2017

ADVERTISE YOUR CAR FOR 4 WEEKS FROM $28 *

OR $33 WITH A PHOTO *

Wrecking all Makes & Models We buy any car or ute Come see your local strippers

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Storm force

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BFNL’s best of the best

Bendigo Weekly sports journalist Joel Peterson sorts through Bendigo football’s premier players in season 2017 and names his BFNL Team of the Year.

Tyler Miles (Eaglehawk)

Tim Hill (C) (Eaglehawk)

Mitch Rogerson (South Bgo)

Jamieson Sheahan (Storm)

Jon Coe (Golden Square)

Kal Geary (Storm)

Matt Compston (Golden Square) Joel Wharton (Sandhurst)

Adam Baird (Golden Square)

Kalan Huntly (Castlemaine)

Rhys Magin (Kyneton) Tom Toma (Golden Square)

Andy Collins (Sandhurst)

Travis Baird (Golden Square)

Ben McPhee (Eaglehawk)

Lachlan Sharp (Storm)

Matt Gretgrix (Eaglehawk)

Ben Weightman (Kyneton)

Jack Geary (Golden Square)

Jono Lanyon (Kangaroo Flat)

Jake Moorhead (Storm)

Max O’Sullivan (Kyneton)

focus: Lachlan Bonney will be a key cog in Storm’s backline. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

By joel peterson

There is never a more crucial time to take advantage of your opportunities than in grand finals, but Strathfieldsaye Storm coach Darryl Wilson says he won’t be drubbing that message into his group this week. Rather, he’ll let them sort out their woes finishing in front of goal by themselves. Strathfieldsaye rather comfortably defeated Golden Square last weekend to win through to the grand final, but their dismal kicking for goal made it look harder than it was. The Storm kicked 9.17, with Harry Conway, Fergus Payne and Matt Harvey among the culprits in front of the big sticks. The week prior, Sam Heavyside notably missed a simple shot late in the game but was not alone and their kicking inside 50 was woeful. But Wilson is comfortable in the belief his side will eradicate those woes of their own accord. “It’s not something we can really do too much about from a coaching perspective, I think you can definitely overcoach it,” he said. “We just need to execute better.” The Storm looked more potent up forward than previously, opening up Golden

Square for opportunities in transition and the addition of Brad Rohde gave them a strong presence at half forward. He came in to replace Jake Heavyside, who was held out of the game due to a hamstring complaint and looms as a likely in alongside Tom Dowd. Strathfieldsaye’s hard luck story is Caillum Brady, who left the match early with injury and has been ruled out of the grand final. He wasn’t alone, with Ben Lester and Jake Moorhead came away from the game sporting battle scars. “Rohde really gave us something across half forward, he probably even performed a little bit better than we expected,” Wilson said. “I’d say (Heavyside and Dowd) won’t be decisions until pretty late in the piece, probably Friday or Saturday.” Strathfieldsaye do match up reasonably well with the Borough. They can stretch the Eaglehawk defence with their array of small-to-medium targets and go toe-to-toe in the midfield. Jayden Donaldson has Matt Gretgrix’s measure, they have the smalls in Payne, Kellan Smith and Lachy Bonney to run with the likes of Sean Williams and Riley Saunders. But where they go to cover Ben McPhee, Sam

Harper, Gedd Hommelhoff and the other mids that go forward for Eaglehawk will be a big challenge. “We think if we get our work done a bit better inside 50 then they’ll get a few less chances. We turned it over a bit early and we know how good they are and don’t want to give them anything extra,” Wilson said. “I don’t think our midfield was quite where it needed to be defensively but we were much better there last week. “If we bring that pressure around the footy I think we’ll make it tough for them.” If the Storm needed more motivation than capping off Lachlan Sharp’s Michelsen Medal-winning season, the fact Wilson is coaching his last game with the club would be it. In seven seasons the club has made finals every year but one – they finished sixth – made four grand finals and won two premierships, but Wilson says for him it isn’t a motivating factor. “It’s about the group and the community more than the coach. As much as I’d love to finish like that it is about the group and what they can achieve,” he said. “These aren’t the same guys as we’ve had before in terms of grand finals and I think they’re keen to make their mark.”

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Coach: Bernie Haberman (Golden Square)

Borough ready to rumble 3From Page 40 Many of those experienced names form Eaglehawk’s back six, the undisputed linchpin of the side. It is the envy of the competition and for Bowe a solid foundation to build a game plan upon. They have players equally adept in reading the game and taking it on, allowing the Borough to launch savage counter attacks and control the game with effectiveness. “That’s probably the most nervous part of the ground so being able to rely on those guys who come out and get the job done most weeks is fantastic,” Bowe said. From there, the Hawks have no frills, blue-collar midfield. Ruckman Jonty Neaves has worked his way into the number one spot and is full of potential, Brodie and Jesse Collins are A-grade extractors, Bowe leads the way with his intent and toughness and a host

smiles: Coach Josh Bowe. of other names float through when required. The forward line is the wildcard, and the Borough was effective in getting Gretgrix out of the goalsquare and opening things up for a suddenly redhot Williams and the dangerous Saunders in the semi final. When Gretgrix dragged Jayden Donaldson up the ground, Williams, Saunders or Ben McPhee generally scored. The best way to cap the milestone year would be with

a flag, a dream Bowe is determined to make a reality come 5pm Saturday. Not just for himself, not just for his players, but for the proudest of clubs. “There’ll be a big crowd, and I think it will be a great game between two really good sides,” Bowe said. “I think we’re ready, I think we have a good mix and I’m confident in my team. It’s a hugely exciting day for the whole group.”

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Dogs keeping the faith By JOEL PETERSON

GOLDEN Square’s fourth straight grand final appearance in A-grade netball hasn’t come easily, but coach Allira Holmes says her side’s resilience could pay dividends on Saturday. The Bulldogs have managed to maintain consistency throughout the season and snuck past a determined Gisborne in last weekend’s preliminary final. They’re up against it in facing a rested Sandhurst, but coach Allira Holmes has full faith in her team, a group that has shown its resilience already this year. “It’s been challenging at times with players out but the girls have all handled it really well,” she said. Square’s two grand final losses have both come against Kangaroo Flat, in 2014 and last year, with a win over Strathfieldsaye between them. Most of last year’s side returns, but one who is a new face has already had premiership success this season. Andrea Wilson won a Northern Football League premiership with the Bendigo Thunder on the football field, and has a chance to make it double on Saturday. She’ll play a key role in the midcourt for Square and has made a strong return after several years away from the sport. “Moppy has been great for us. She is a terrific player, she had a few years away because of her basketball commitments but has come

DOUBLE ACT: Andrea Wilson will be playing in her second grand final in a month. Photo: BRENDAN McCARTHY

back and fit in really well,” Holmes said. “We were saying at the weekend that we’d try to get her another premiership and we’re glad that we have that chance.” Square’s defence more than holds its own against most sides, with Holmes leading the charge and ably supported by Lucy Morcom. The midcourt of Wilson, young gun Delaynie Caldwell and Meg Gilbert has done a sterling job of

feeding the ball in to Richards and goal attack Julie Fennell. “Delaynie has fit in really well, I think she showed that by polling a few votes on Sunday night, she’s a real talent,” Holmes said. The Dogs came through their match strongly against Gisborne, taking advantage of their opportunities against a solid defence. They’ll need to do the same this week, but not having won against Sandhurst this year plays no part according to Holmes.

“The first two times we played them we didn’t have a full side so we were confident once we had the girls back we could test them,” Holmes said. “We did in the first final, it was probably a bit of a warm-up for us as well to see where we are situated. “We got within four but we couldn’t get in front. I think that game has helped us look at what we need to work on. “I’ve got full faith in my girls that we can get the job done.”

Maher named top ump JASON Maher took out the top gong at the Bendigo Umpires Association awards night on Wednesday and will in turn lead the umps out in tomorrow’s senior grand final. Maher took out the BUA’s field umpire of the year award, with Les Holland named goal umpire of the year and Jack Bombardieri named boundary umpire of the year. All three will officiate in Saturday’s senior grand final. Maher is a former winner of the association’s most improved umpire award, and has umpired 98 games since joining in 2014. He will be joined by Paul Hutchinson and Scott Baxter as central umpires, with Paul Smythe named emergency. Bombardieri will lead the boundary umpires along with Mitch Davey, Adrian Dingfelder and Lachie Purdon. Holland and Brian Davey will be the goal umpires for the senior clash between Strathfieldsaye and Eaglehawk. Other honours handed out on Wednesday included life membership to the BUA for Steve McEwen, who has been involved as an umpire for more than 20 years.

Sandhurst out to seize opportunities

HISTORIC: The first U15 girls flag was won by Sandhurst.

Dragons claim history SANDHURST has been crowned the inaugural Bendigo Junior Football League under-15 girls premiers on a bumper day of grand finals at Strathfieldsaye. Warm, sunny weather greeted big crowds who packed in to watch 11 games held over two grounds after the Dragons also claimed victory in the under-16 seniors at the QEO on Saturday. Most games were tightly contested, Golden Square coming away with the biggest win in the under-14 seniors by 49 points.

Other winners were Kyneton in the under-16 reserves division one and South Bendigo in the under 16 reserves division two, Kangaroo Flat over Marong by two points and Huntly by 14 over South in the under-14 reserves matches. Under-12 winners were St Francis by 42 points and St Therese’s, Kangaroo Flat and Quarry Hill all by under a goal. In the under-18 girls grand final, Woorinen proved too strong for Kangaroo Flat, with Eden Zanker named the Tigers’ best player.

A FAST start will go along way toward victory in tomorrow’s A-grade netball grand final for Sandhurst. The Dragons have jumped the Bulldogs in each of their three meetings this year, holding significant buffers at quarter time of every game and going on to win. The Dragons have had one match in four weeks, a nine-goal win over Square in the semi final, making a quick start all the more important. With the Bulldogs ready to go having played every week of the finals, Oliver and Tamara Gilchrist will be making their message felt this week. The Dragons and potentially better equipped than most sides to face the threat of Gabe Richards. With three defensive options – Oliver in goal defence, Imogen Sexton in goal keeper and the versatile Carly Van Heuvel in wing defence – they have the arsenal to throw at the Square attack. They also have two of the competition’s premier midcourt players in Meg Williams and Brooke Bolton, who can force turnovers and race the other way. Making use of those turnover opportunities and putting shooters Bec Smith and Kelsey Meade in a posi-

MIDCOURT: Meg Williams. tion to convert will be key. “It’s just a matter of converting on turnovers you get throughout the game,” Oliver said. “You might be up by a goal and then you’re down by three because of

a turnover. “It’s amazing how quickly netball can change. I think our girls have the ability, they’ve just got to use this week to prepare. “They’ve got all the tools and they’ve done the work this season, it’s just shaking off the nerves, coming into the game and just being excited to be there. “We know Golden Square are going to be tough. Defensively they’re just awesome, they’ve been in the grand final the last three years, so it will be really game for us but we’re all very excited.” Sandhurst also has netball sides in the A-reserve and 17-and-under grand finals and won the David McCann Champion Club award at the league’s awards on Sunday. Oliver has a busy week with her grand final and two Bendigo Spirit practice matches, but her mind is firmly set on Saturday. “September is normally pretty chockers and with VNL and Spirit as well as coaching and playing it’s been a busy year,” she said. “But my focus is fully on Saturday. We’ve worked to hard and I don’t want to let my teammates down. I’m definitely going to put my heart and soul into the game.”

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Growing Payne By JOEL PETERSON B

SHE was Bendigo Spirit’s best player toward the end of last season and played in a grand final in the winter, so it’s only natural that Nadeen Payne was optimistic when it came time to return to the WNBL. What’s more, the team’s opening two preseason matches have given her more reason to smile. Preseason results should come with the same disclaimer you hear in superannuation ads: “past performance is not an indicator of future outcomes”. But Bendigo has done enough in the contests to give coach Simon Pritchard and his players optimism. They narrowly lost to a strong Adelaide side, and then defeated Dandenong and while both sides were below 100 per cent Bendigo’s performances were strong. “The two practice games so far have been really good, we’ve gelled quite well in the short amount of time we’ve been together,” Payne said. “Simon’s implemented a few new offences which have given us a bit more freedom and motion to kind of do what we think is the right option on that given play.” After coming in to the Spirit program with a reputation as a scorer, she struggled with her shot to start last season and was slipping back in Pritchard’s rotation. A midseason move to the bench completely changed her form, she played with more freedom and brought some much needed defence and toughness to the line up.

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“I was really happy with how I ended my season last year. It’s been a good offseason, and I’m feeling really good coming into this season,” she said. This season her role will likely expand to include time at both forward positions and in the centre as Bendigo goes small-ball to combat

the giants that dot the league. “Simon had a chat to me and I’ll be playing three, four and five, so it will be a lot more minutes than last year but you want to be playing more,” she said. “I’m excited he has that faith in me and it’s a great challenge going against the likes of Kelsey at training.”

Import Rachel Banham arrived this week and though she is yet to be cleared to play, Payne said the group is excited to see what she can bring. Bendigo plays practice matches this weekend against Melbourne in Ballarat on Friday and in Echuca against the Basketball Australia Centre of Excellence on Sunday.

“It will be an interesting weekend, we’ll get a real test against Liz Cambage and Melbourne on Friday and see what we can do against that type of player,” Payne said. “Then on Sunday against the CoE we can just focus on ourselves a bit more and assess what we are doing which will be really good.”

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AFTER his side’s semi final win, you couldn’t wipe the smile off Eaglehawk coach Josh Bowe’s face. An excitable character who wears his emotions firmly on his sleeve, Bowe praised his team’s character and hunger in fighting out a gritty win to make it to the grand final. In the packed Eaglehawk rooms after the game, the excitement was on full display, supporters and family members crammed in underneath the QEO grandstand. The Borough were headed back to the biggest of stages and one of their favourite sons had led them there. It’s already been a momentous year for the club, with its new clubrooms opening early in the season and a resurgent netball program joining the three football teams in the finals. It’s been nine years since the Hawks last won a flag, a long time by their standards. When you’ve won 25 senior flags as a club, there’s a certain weight of expectation. “There’s been a real buzz around the town,” Bowe said with all the typical pride of a true Eaglehawk figure. “You drive down the street and there are streamers in the shop windows and people wish you good luck. Footy means a lot to a lot of people but especially out here where they’re so passionate about their community and their club.” The post-match emotion quickly switched though, from jubilation to concentration. Bowe shifted the focus from enjoying the win to preparing to enjoy their next one. “It was a pretty brutal game, the semi final, and we were really happy

final four: Strathfieldsaye’s Jayden Donaldson, Eaglehawk’s Jesse Collins, Golden Square A-grade coach Allira Holmes and Sandhurst co-coach Heather Oliver. to have the week off for some really sore bodies,” Bowe said. “We put the work in through the season and at the end of the season and so it was really about recovery heading into this weekend to make sure everyone is ready to go.”

Eaglehawk looked destined for big things late last year when Luke Monaghan led them to an unlikely preliminary final berth. Despite getting there, they just weren’t ready. There’s no doubt they’re now better for the experience

and it has steeled their resolve. “There’s no doubt that the young guys benefit from that and there’s definitely that hunger there,” Bowe said. “A few of the boys lost that 2011 grand final but there’s also young guys that lost last year and made fi-

nals other years so they have that too. “Tim Hill, Matt Gretgrix, the Collins boys, Tyler Miles, Glenn Daly and Brenton Conforti, they’ve all played a lot of footy. Their steadiness and experience in big games is massive for us.” 4Continued Page 37

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