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ISSUE 1038 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Time for the big match BENDIGO South East College students Milla and Amy were showing their colours this week, ahead of Saturday’s AFL Grand Final between Richmond and Adelaide.

Tigers supporters have the numbers in Bendigo, with all hoping they will have something to crow about come Saturday evening.

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By JOEL PETERSON

THE safety of pedestrians and cyclists is being prioritised over traffic congestion in the CBD as council moves to lower speed limits and create more pedestrian crossings in the heart of the city.

VicRoads has applied on behalf of the council to seek $1 million in funding from the TAC’s Safe Systems Road Infrastructure program to lower CBD speed limits and install pedestrian crossings at several busy roundabouts.

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Pedestrians priority in city slowdown

crossing on View Street, leading to the Capital Theatre, the art gallery and the QEO, is also in the works.

A 40 kilometre-per-hour speed limit is proposed for non-arterial CBD roads, bordered by the railway line and Myrtle, High, View and Chapel streets as well as around Gaol and Park roads.

The change in speed limits would also affect Mitchell Street, be-

tween Barnard and Mollison streets.

Speed limits on arterial roads such as Wills, Myers, Myrtle, Chapel and High streets would remain unchanged.

Council has worked with VicRoads to develop the CBD project, and the changes have been endorsed by groups such as Bike Bendigo.

The speed limit changes and works on roundabouts have the po-

tential to cause traffic flow problems, but council’s engineering manager Brett Martini said pedestrian and cyclist safety is more important.

“At the moment, we have some roundabouts with pedestrian crossings, we’ve got a bit of feedback that it causes some congestion,” he said.

“But really within the CBD that’s not a high priority for us, to minimise traffic congestion.

“What it’s about it probably supporting those businesses within the CBD so that they can have the best opportunity to thrive.”

Mr Martini said the changes are aimed at increasing safety, but also encouraging more people to walk between destinations within the CBD. The changes will also be beneficial for bike commuters, which council is trying to encourage through its Integrated Transport and Land Use Strategy.

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Portfolio a building win THE Victorian Liberal party’s appointment of a shadow minister for the building industry has been welcomed by an industry association.

Member for Gembrook Brad Battin has taken on the role alongside his shadow portfolio of emergency services.

building and construction.

“This is a step toward recognition of the enormous contribution – more than 40 per cent of taxation revenues – that our sector contributes to the Victorian economy,” he said.

“We hope this new ministerial appointment will make it possible to gain traction on building projects that are

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Bank holds out on ATM

BENDIGO and Adelaide Bank has yet to decide if it will axe fees for foreign bank ATM withdrawals, saying it was caught out by last weekend’s decision by the big four to scrap the fee.

The move by CBA, NAB, Westpac and ANZ will benefit Bendigo Bank’s customers who can access fee-free more than 10,000 machines rather than just the 2000 that makes up its own ATM footprint.

But the bank’s own decision will be complicated by having to consult

with boards governing more than 300 community bank branches.

“This news has come faster than expected for our bank and our partners, and we are working with them to ensure any decisions made are in the best interests of our customers, communities, and all those connected with our bank,” a spokesperson said this week.

“When making decisions with respect to rates and fees, we consider the needs of all our stakeholders, including our customers and our community bank network, who provide investment into infrastructure

and services for everyone to use, no matter who they bank with.”

CBA was the first to abolish the $2 fee for each withdrawal by non-

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four to improve their reputations given recent events and with the threat of a royal commission hanging over them.

This news has come faster than expected for our bank and our partners

customers, followed by Westpac who called the move a win for Australia’s regional customers.

NAB and ANZ will also strike the fee in what has been described by sector analysts as a bid by the big

It is a palatable choice for banks given the number of ATM transactions has been falling.

In the last financial year they were down by five per cent, as cashless transactions increase.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank reported in 2016-17 a fall in fee income, to $1.9m.

Reserve Bank of Australia data shows from more than 250 million withdrawals across all Australian bank by non-customers last financial year, financial institutions made $500m.

Consumer organisation Choice has been calling for the banks to scrap the fees and other analysts have described the income as part of an old banking model in a time when mobile payments are the way of the future.

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Refugees have extra support

new backing: Lwe Pree and Nay Chee Aung. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN Bendigo Community Health Services has confirmed it will continue providing support for refugee families.

After the initiation of the humanitarian settlement service program in 2010, settlement services team manager Martine Street said the future of refugees in Bendigo looks bright.

“We hope to see more people arrive and that Bendigo will still be recognised as a great location,” she said.

The new tender with AIMS Australia will continue to support the program and will start on October 30.

The goal is to keep up with providing help to refugees engaging in community services.

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“We are continuing support with a case management model, but connecting them into the services that they need, community and social participation,” Ms Street said.

“We are just grateful and privileged to continue the work and just build on what we have been doing.”

The refugees are welcome to stay in the program for up to 18 months and are then encouraged to transition to gain further support for up to five years.

“We want them to gain independence and self-reliance, to have functional English and to be able to navigate the systems, like the law, education and public transport,” Ms Street said.

For 21-year-old Karen refugee Lwe Pree, the humanitarian settlement service program has been a vital part of her feeling welcomed in Bendigo.

“Since I came to Bendigo they have been supporting me with everything, sometimes with emotional support, if I felt sad I would come here to seek some advice,” she said.

Ms Pree came to Australia in 2015 and is studying and working weekends with the help of the guidance from the program.

“I still remember when I first came here I didn’t know how to adapt to the whole culture and they provided orientation classes, they came to my home and helped me with how to cook and how to

use the dishwasher, Ms Pree said.

The program has opened up a new pathway for Ms Pree and she commends the support of the staff at Bendigo Community Health Services.

“They have guided me in a good way and help me with how to get into the right pathway to achieve my goals,” she said.

The 2011 census results stated there were 282 Karen speakers living in Bendigo, which had grown to around 1000 by 2015.

With the Karen community now quite established in Bendigo, both Ms Street and her team are looking forward to future settlements and hope that others can share the same positive experience as Ms Pree. – Grace Evans

VICTORIANS will be able to pay car registrations in three instalments with the state government introducing short-term registration next year.

From January 1, motorists will be able to register for short-term registration and pay their fee over four instalments.

The options will allow people to pay less up front and spread the cost of registration renewal across the year to better suit the family budget.

Under the new arrangements an average three month registration will be $200.20 and an average six month registration will cost $400.40, compared to an average annual fee of $800.80.

But a fee of $2.45 will apply for each short-term renewal per year.

The payment option will be available for light vehicles, excluding trailers, for both new registrations and renewals.

Minister for roads Luke Donnellan said it would ease some cost of living pressure for families.

“Having to find more than $800 once a year puts a lot of people under financial pressure,” he said.

“By introducing shorter term payments, we’re giving people a chance to spread the cost of owning a car out over the whole year.”

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Safety first in slowdown plan From Page 1 Bike Bendigo infrastructure coordinator Chris Corr welcomed the changes, saying that any reduction in speed limit to better match car speeds with those of cyclists is a positive.

“I think the international best practice is down around 30km/h and that sees a substantial reduction in injuries,” he said.

“Traffic tends to mix together better when the speeds are similar.”

He said the best case outcome for future projects would be a separated bike lane, and that Bike Bendigo is advocating for new dedicated bike paths along the Napier Street redevelopment connecting with Bendigo Creek.

But as council waits to hear back from the TAC as to the success of its application, Mr Martini admits not everyone is thrilled with the proposal.

“Probably not unexpectedly we’ve had a mixed response,” he said.

“From what we’ve picked up so far many people recognise the safety benefit from the slower traffic, but many people also recognise that with pedestrian crossings, lights, parking and other interactions on many of those streets you struggle to do the speed limit anyway.

“But there are those as

well who are perhaps not supportive of it and think the 40km/h speed zone is too low and that it won’t encourage people into the city.”

Council statistics say there have been 12 pedestrian accidents including one fatality, four bicycle accidents and 26 vehicle collisions between 2011 and 2015 on the non-arterial roads.

One major area of work would be the five-way roundabout at the intersection of Mundy and Hopetoun streets and Lyttleton Terrace.

“The most significant work that would be required is at that roundabout, just to change the geometry of that so motorists are required to slow down,” Mr Martini said.

“At the moment there a couple of those legs that are relatively straight and people can drive through at a speed that’s a bit higher than desirable.”

Council is following a model that has proved successful in Geelong, which has had a 40km/h speed limit in its CBD for some years.

Ballarat has also trialled the model, including road markings of speed limits as opposed to street signs.

“That’s something we’ll look at, in the CBD people can be more receptive to road markings than street signs,” he said.

Regional jobs push

OUT AND ABOUT: Victorian National leader Peter Walsh at the Bendigo saleyards this week.

THE state opposition doubled down on its focus to push for decentralisation this week in a move that signals a clear intention to push for more jobs in regional areas.

But deputy premier Jacinta Allan says the move to make Victorian Nationals leader Peter Walsh the decentralisation minister is a “slap in the face” to regional Victorians.

The move includes the axing of the regional development portfolio, with Mr Walsh moving to decentralisation and opposition leader

Matthew Guy assuming a new role as minister for population.

Ms Allan claimed it would see the closure of the portfolio’s associated department, Regional Development Victoria, costing jobs.

“Abolishing the Regional Development portfolio is not only insulting, it could see jobs lost and offices shut down across the state,” she said.

In Bendigo on Monday to announce a new system to bring in electronic tagging of sheep and goats, Mr

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Walsh defended the move.

“Both side of politics have had ministers for regional development, this is a lot broader than a minister for regional development,” he said.

“It will pick up regional development as well but it is effectively a cross-government portfolio about how we grow all of Victoria, not just see 90 per cent of the population growth in Victoria end up in Melbourne.”

Mr Walsh said country people wanted to see more jobs and opportunities in regional area, and

that decentralisation could ease congestion issues in Melbourne.

Mr Guy said the new cabinet would focus on the things that “matter most to Victorians”.

He said the coalition wants to make Victoria a state of cities, and less Melbourne-centric.

But Ms Allan maintained it would have a negative effect in regional areas, saying the Nationals were more worried about seats around the Liberal shadow cabinet table than standing up for regional Victoria.

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New plan for V/Line

V/LINE will implement a new performance management plan in a bid to get its on-time running back on track.

The rail operator has released its annual report, showing network-wide on-time performance was well under its 92 per cent target in 2016-17.

V/Line’s total performance measure, a measure of several factors and not just a percentage of services on time, was at just 77 per cent.

The agreed target between V/ Line and Public Transport Victoria is 90 per cent, with a threshold of 88 per cent.

The report stated the main factors were the impact of the Regional Rail Link timetable implementation and subsequently the dual issues of level crossing speed restrictions and the Metro Trains Melbourne network restriction.

“We are continually working to better understand and probe delay causes and contributors within V/Line’s control,” the report read.

“At the same time, we are developing new and innovative ways to work with Metro Trains to minimise delays on the shared network.”

The report says V/Line has developed its “Towards 92” performance plan, a direct reference to the

92 per cent on time target for its services. “(It) was developed to drive both short and long-term initiatives around key operational targets including safety, frequency,

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growing network.”

Patronage across the network increased by 9.2 per cent in the 2016/17 financial year, mostly attributed to the significant growth on the Geelong and Ballarat lines.

This performance plan will drive a continuous improvement ethos

reliability, punctuality and customer satisfaction,” the report reads.

“This performance plan will drive a continuous improvement ethos through the business as well as inform long term initiatives to address performance on a

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Patronage on the Bendigo line increased again year-on-year, though the report shows a decrease in patronage over a fiveyear period.

That is due to the electrification of the Sunbury line, which saw passengers on services to and

from Sunbury and Diggers Rest no longer needing to catch V/Line trains.

The increase in patronage led to a total figure of 19.3 million train and coach passengers for the period, up from 17.68 million in 2015/16.

Customer satisfaction was also down marginally, to 67.1 per cent.

V/Line attributes that to the decreases in punctuality across several rail lines.

In a positive for the operator, the reliability of its services exceeded its target of 96 per cent, at 97.8 per cent for the financial year.

The highest on-time result of 90.9 per cent came in September, 2016.

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looking ahead: Bernard Salt said there will be plenty of work supplying the older generation. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN they get the superannuation pay out and they think, right, I want the marble bench top with silver taps.”

The other significant change in Bendigo’s economy is the growth in population and a proportionate increase in microbusinesses led by tree changers who are moving to regional areas to take advantage of the change in lifestyle.

Simultaneously, the job market has shifted in the past two years, away from big employers such as manufacturers and largescale agriculture, in what Mr Salt calls “structural adjustments”.

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“In June 2016, the greater Bendigo region was home to 155,000 people, an increase of 6500 people (or four per cent) over the previous four years,” Mr Salt’s report states.

“Based on this modest but stable rate of growth, it is reasonable to expect there to have been similar growth in employments figures.

“But as Bendigo is a region in economic transition this is not the case.

“The number of employed workers fell by 6.6 per cent over the same two years.

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Australian Meals on Wheels president Nelson Mathews is looking to the future following the recent announcement of an increase in funding.

Mr Mathews said the government’s intention to allocate the extra funding in a more equitable way has been welcomed by all the clients, volunteers and staff of the organisation.

City of Greater Bendigo’s Vicky Mason said while she welcomed the news of the funding the council was yet to know the finer details.

“Funding for programs that support our older residents is always important and we look forward to learning more about how the funding will assist the Meals on Wheels program,” Ms Mason said.

Mr Mathews said the increased funding indicates the government appreciates the massive down-stream health savings to be made when a little more money is invested earlier in preventative care services like Meals on Wheels.

“The government subsidy currently varies significantly from state to state. Many chronically underfunded services will now receive extra funding to bring them closer to par with other services in Australia. This will help stall further meal price hikes for those who can least afford them,” he said.

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As the recent heroes of Bendigo’s economy, Mr Salt said he would like to see more microbusiness owners recognised.

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hip and knee replacements and kitchen do-overs will be good future prospects for business in Bendigo, according to demographer Bernard Salt.

Mr Salt was the guest speaker at a breakfast in Bendigo this week, referring to a growing demand among baby boomers newly in receipt of a superannuation payment for a home and body upgrade.

He is the author of a report commissioned by NBN that showed local businesses employing up to four workers grew in the past two years, while Bendigo’s overall labour market shrank.

So-called microbusinesses could be builders, plumbers or electricians, or doctors and lawyers, just the kind that can deliver the demands of the biggest growing consumer sectors in Bendigo – the 60 to 70-year-old baby boomers and their children, the millennials.

“It is household formation for millennials in their 30s and cheap house and land packages in Bendigo,” Mr Salt said.

“And for baby boomers, a good business to be in would be selling Rhine River and Alaska cruises, hip and knee replacement and kitchen makeovers because not everyone wants to downsize.

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Smashing time

Discovery’s annual membership drive is under way, and it’s never been a better time to show your support for your local science and technology centre.

Manager Jonathan Ridnell said a family membership costs $2 a week, and provides a range of benefits.

“It gives unlimited entry to Discovery Centre, discounts for the Discovery shop, birthday parties, and events, Discovery’s member newsletter, Free access to curious kids sessions and reciprocal entry to other science centres such as Questacon and Scienceworks,” Mr Ridnell said.

“A membership is also a way to tell the whole community you support formal and informal science and technology education in regional Victoria,

and helps Discovery prove its value to the community.

“Now is a great time to organise a membership with an explosive school holiday program on the horizon.”

During the Septmember holidays Smash It Up! science show explains the forces that create destruction, the Planetarium show Incoming! narrated

by Star Trek’s George Takei will demonstrate the role meteors and asteroids have had shaping the planet, and a making activity asking visitors to design crash resistant cars will literally release a lot of energy.

“Septmember is also a chance for people to pay it forward,” Mr Ridnell said.

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ing programs for groups living with disadvantage to have access to the centre. $54 buys a family pass to Discovery, $45 buys a membership for an individual, and $104 a membership for a family with up to four children. Donations over $2 are tax deductible.

“In a perfect world, access to Discovery would be free for everyone. However, just like everyone else we have bills to pay, and visitors to the centre are critical to help us cover our costs.”

More information can be found on Discovery’s web page, www.discovery.asn.au and on social media. boxed in: Discovery Science and Technology Centre’s David Holmes.

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The Free Tram Zone will again be extended to the MCG and additional train and tram services will also operate to get Tigers fans to the celebrations at Punt Road Oval on Sunday if Richmond win the flag.

Passengers can plan their journey by calling 1800 800 007or by visiting www. ptv.vic.gov.au/finals

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The grant, which is administered by National Disability Services, was awarded to four organisations nationally to explore alternative workplace and team formation models, with Amicus the only Victorian disability service funded in this stream.

Amicus will receive $110,000 to support their new Small Leadership Teams framework and workplace model.

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BENDIGO was not chosen as a drug testing trial of welfare recipients because it doesn’t have enough rehab beds, federal MP Lisa Chesters surmised this week.

“Bendigo has not been flagged as a trial site, and it is probably because our agencies have said they don’t have the beds,” Ms Chesters said.

Sites in Western Australia and New South Wales are where recipients of newstart and youth allowance will be tested and those who return positive results will have their welfare payment quarantined into a welfare card to buy only certain items.

In Bendigo, Salvation Army divisional doorways coordinator Kaye Viney said its agency ran a six-week program for 18 to 25-year-olds and a day program for addicts of other ages.

The agency is the biggest provider of rehabilitation services in Bendigo.

“We find it is a very busy service and a well-needed service in town... but we just need more services like this in Bendigo,”Ms Viney said.

“I just don’t think (drug testing) is a good option at all, because addiction is not a choice, people often turn to drugs and alcohol because of pain in their lives.”

Captain Craig Wood said the Salvation Army opposed any measure which made it difficult for peo-

busy service: Kaye Viney and Craig Wood with Lisa Chesters. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN ple struggling to meet the demands of life.

“If they are also struggling with addiction, having to jump through more hoops to gain access to funding will make life extremely difficult and our concern is for individuals where the rates of suicide, mental health and social isolation take their toll,” he said.

The salvos were seeing more than 60 families a week in Bendigo who were in need of assistance.

The government has defended the measure saying there had been an increase in recipients using drug and alcohol issues as an excuse not to turn up for job interviews.

As the government’s welfare reform bill is examined by a Sen-

ate inquiry, other measures are also drawing fire from social welfare advocates, including continuing the work for the dole scheme “despite very poor outcomes”.

The Australian Council of Social Service and more than 40 other welfare agencies have signed a joint statement condemning the measures.

Participant slams work-for-dole scheme A BENDIGO work for the dole participant has described the scheme as pointless, overcrowded and meaningless.

The participant, who did not want to be identified, is about to complete three lots of six-month stints of work for the dole activities but despite applying for jobs at the same time, has yet to find employment.

He said the scheme was not designed to upskill participants if it was true to the way the policy

was written.

The work for the dole website says the program “gives organisations an extra set of hands to help to undertake activities that would not normally be done”.

Work must not be such that it would be done by a paid employee.

“Work for the dole places job seekers in activities where they can gain skills and experience that give back to the community and can help them find a job,” the website said.

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But the participant who spoke to the Bendigo Weekly said host organisations, who had to be not-for-profit, were under no obligations to give references at the completion of a program and often refused.

He had to work 15 hours a week, sometimes with six or more other participants for whom there was rarely enough work.

Participants under the age of 30 have to complete 25 hours a week.

The government has defended the program as beneficial because it provides a pool of labour, skilled up and able to work at short notice.

Bendigo MP Lisa Chesters disagrees, claiming almost 90 per cent of participants did not have a full-time job three months after completing the program.

Furthermore, she said participants were not covered by usual employment and occupational, health and safety laws.

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Ange Broadbent has rallied her family and friends in support of Bendigo Health to honour her late sister, Jude Eddy, who passed away in May this year following a 24-month battle with cancer.

The group has created a Bendigo Bank Fun Run team and will take part in the event under the team name #runforJude on Sunday, November 5.

“It will be a very emotional day for us but a wonderful way to honour and remember Jude and all for a great cause,” Ms Broadbent said.

After being diagnosed with cancer in 2015, Jude received her treatment at the Bendigo Health Cancer Centre, she also received home nursing care and spent some time in the Bendigo hospital wards.

“For almost two years of Jude’s illness Bendigo Health gave her wonderful care and support through oncology, home nursing and the hospital in general,” Ms Broadbent said.

“We are really looking forward to the event and it is a great way we can all be involved together, everyone is doing their own chosen distance and I can see this becoming a regular activity for us.”

The Bendigo Bank Fun Run is open to all fitness levels with a five-kilometre walking event, 5km, 10km, 15km, half marathon running distances and the Tracy Wilson Relay.

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Bendigo woman Jeanette Harley will walk 210 kilometres from Bendigo to Ballarat this month to raise awareness for suicide and funds for Lifeline.

The mother of four is taking part in the hike for the fifth time after being personally connected to the issue when her son Adam took his own life back in 2002 at age 17.

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at 9.30am at Ballarat railway station on Friday, September 29 and finish about 2pm on Sunday, October 8.

Ms Harley will be joined by other walkers who will all be wearing tutus to showcase “looking for light in situations with many, many layers like suicide and life.”

“I walk in memory and thoughts of others who have suicided and for those left behind,” she said.

Ms Harley will be carrying all her gear and camping out along the way.

“I have walked this track for several years now, raising much needed awareness and funding, for this same cause,” she said.

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This upcoming season marks the pool’s final year in its current lease arrangement with the City of Greater Bendigo, with the committee of management last month entering talks with council to generate certainty around a future lease arrangement.

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“Our relationship with council is very good, and their support has been fantastic. We are in constant communication with them.”

“We are hopeful for the future of the Golden Square pool, due to our high patronage, and if we close, Golden Square will have nothing, and this would be unfair to the people of the community.”

Over winter, the committee of management has worked on investigating new pool cleaning methods, developing ways to streamline bookings, and has undertaken maintenance works.

This comes off the back of last season employing a kiosk manager, and entering into a partnership with White Hills pool.

“Our committee has a wish list of improvements that we still want to put in place. Our aim is to have best practice, the highest quality, and taking a smarter business approach. This will allow

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Throughout summer, the pool will open its gates for a wide variety of activities and events, including hosting VicSwim lessons, its annual Australia Day celebrations, as well as a Summer in the Parks, with free entry, live music, and food trucks.

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Step out for a healthier day Greater Bendigo children and families will be taking a few extra steps this month in support of VicHealth’s Walk to School Program.

The walk will be free and encourages youngsters to participate in an active and healthy daily lifestyle.

“Last year more than 30 local schools participated in this great initiative and this year we are encouraging more primary schools to get involved,” City of Greater

Bendigo’s Vicky Mason said.

Local schools involved in the walk will be awarded certificates and prizes provided by VicHealth.

“With one in four Greater Bendigo children overweight or obese we’d love to see more families walking, scooting or riding to help our local kids get active and build healthy habits, confidence and friendships that they can use for the rest of their lives,” Mrs Mason said.

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Call for views on bike trail

THE growing needs of Bendigo’s burgeoning mountain bike industry are the focus of a new council master plan that has been released for public comment.

Bendigo council, Parks Victoria and Bendigo Mountain Bike Club have partnered to develop the master plan for the Spring Gully Mountain Bike Trail Network.

The plan features a 52-kilometre trail network made up of 14 trails, featuring one shared-use trail, one jump trail and 12 cross-country trails.

It takes in a section of the Bendigo Regional Park south of Spring Gully which is managed by Parks Victoria as well as part of the council-owned Muldoon Reserve and the former Spring Gully Pony Club site which is Crown Land managed by the council.

Council’s Vicky Mason said cycling is the third most popular physical recreation activity in Bendigo according to the 2014 Greater Bendigo Active Living Census with 11.9 per cent of the population reporting they went cycling in the previous 12 months.

“The Spring Gully and Surrounds Recreation Plan has identified that the development of a trail network is a positive for the recreation needs of the local area,” Ms Mason said.

“The Bendigo Region Destination Management Plan identified that the development of a trail network will help to attract cycling tourists to the region and inject funds into the local economy.

“The Bendigo region offers one of the most comprehensive and diverse cycling experiences in Victoria

including road routes, mountain bike trails, and recreational trails. It is an emerging cycling destination and new investment would assist in

It is an emerging cycling destination growing the cycling market.”

Ms Mason said Spring Gully already has an extensive network of existing mountain bike trails, but most of these trails have not been formally approved and endorsed by the land manager Parks Victoria.

“Cyclists are already using this area and the master plan is about ensuring existing trails are redeveloped and new trails are developed in a sustainable manner to protect the regional park and encourage people to enjoy the forest while participating in a physical activity,” she said.

The draft master plan’s trail network is made up of 9.91km existing management vehicle track, 28.09km of existing mountain bike trail and 13.54km of proposed new mountain bike trail.

All trails are rideable as individual loops and each trail is single-directional. The entire trail network can be ridden in one large loop, without doubling up or missing large sections of trails or riders can choose a loop to suit their level of confidence and fitness.

The development of the draft master plan also involved engaging specialist consultants to undertake biodiversity and cultural heritage assessments, with their input used to identify no-go zones, sites of sensitivity and proposed construction requirements.

The master plan has also identified the closure of eight existing mountain bike trail segments due to sustainability reasons.

The plan proposes that these segments are rehabilitated in conjunction with the construction of new and the upgrade of existing trails which would have a significant positive environmental impact on the park.

The draft master plan is available to view for a six-week period at www. bendigo.vic.gov.au

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GIRTON Grammar School will once again host a TEDx Bendigo event with six speakers from a range of backgrounds addressing the theme of Connected.

Speakers at the event on October 20 range from a life coach and drumming workshop facilitator to an IT director and paralympic athlete, with the event unleashing new ideas to inspire and inform the Bendigo community and beyond.

Headmaster at the school Matthew Maruff said that the TEDx Bendigo event is open to anyone with an interest in how people connect with the world around them.

“TEDx is a unique concept, allowing people to share ideas internationally through the hosting of local events that are uploaded to the TED website,” he said.

“The concept helps to promote conversations that genuinely matter in a powerful and accessible format.

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“We are expecting our speakers to tackle the topic from a range of angles, including exploring the concept of genuine connection in a world that is becoming smaller, with people better connected than ever through digital channels.”

Mr Maruff said Bendigo is a progressive city, exploding with interesting people and ideas.

“It is important to nurture a culture of public conversation on the things that matter to us,” he said.

“We hope that events like these make an impact on the wider world and hosting a TEDx event is just one way our students can make sure that regional Victorian voices are heard.”

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La Trobe University’s Bendigo campus has welcomed a new associate professor to head its creative arts program.

Academic and author Jacqueline Millner is fresh from the University of Sydney where she was associate professor of art history and Theory at Sydney College of the Arts in the visual arts faculty.

She said although the Bendigo move may be seen as a tree change, it was also a step to further her career, given La Trobe’s recent investment in its creative arts course.

“I’ve lived in Sydney for most of my professional life, so this is a huge change,” Dr Millner said.

“I was very struck by the fact that around the country most universities are winding down or heavily restructuring their visual arts whereas this university is investing in a new program.

“Coming here was the chance to grow something into a larger, more dynamic and really distinctive program.”

Dr Millner said she was already familiar with Bendigo’s strong and growing cultural scene, through the Bendigo Art Gallery’s high-profile exhibitions and the La Trobe Art Institute in View Street.

campus and looked forward to opening those up to the community.

“Some of the facilities such as kilns and the print studio here have been under-utilised for a while and it will be great to get them back in full throttle,” she said.

“Certainly part of my role will be reactivating those facilities and making sure people know about them, which is particularly important for public engagement.”

Plans for next year include attracting high-profile artists to use those facilities to run community masterclasses.

Dr Millner said next year would also be an exciting time for creative arts students in Bendigo, with the university’s new Bachelor of Creative Arts course being one year into practice.

“It’s a radical re-think of the course, which is now much more aligned with contemporary art education internationally,” she said.

“In 2018 things will be particularly good. We have big plans to continue growing the program here and in Mildura, increase post-graduate opportunities and strengthen our ties with the La Trobe Art Institute.

“We are also looking at ways we can forge greater links with the city and activate it for our students.”

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“I’m interested in this region, where there appears to be a real focus on developing cultural opportunities and identities,” she said.

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The $4.5 million redevelopment is under construction, with the 1919 building undergoing a full restoration.

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Bendigo Weekly – Thursday, September 28, 2017

Culture at kindy

To celebrate the many different varieties of cultures, and values, shared by the families at the South Bendigo Kindergarten, the children attending have been discussing indigenous culture.

The kindergarten has been working on a beautiful mural featuring hand prints, family flags and the students’ own drawings of their families and homes using indigenous art and symbology.

The mural, with its large puzzle pieces, symbolises that we are all different, however, as a community we come together to educate future generations to be lifelong learners.

The artwork will never be officially complete, with plans to build on it over the years as new educators, children and families become part of the South Bendigo Kindergarten family.

The project has been created by the entire kindergarten community along with local indigenous artist, David, and support from Bettina Bysouth.

The artwork was launched last week at the kindergarten in Somerville Street with the support of our mayor MarO’Rourke and garet Eppalock Ward councillors George Flack and Yvonne Wrigglesworth.

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A long weekend of riding, all while raising money for prostate cancer services is on offer in late October as people are encouraged to dust off their Honda 110 and join the fun.

The inaugural Great Murray River Postie Bike Ride, incorporating riders from the Male Bag Foundation, will take place over October 27-29 offering three separate days of riding, with all rides beginning and finishing in Echuca-Moama.

The event will raise money for the Bendigo Health Foundation to support prostate cancer services at Bendigo Health.

Event co-ordinator Dick Phillips said the event allows riders a three-day adventure knowing that they are doing something special raising funds for charity.

“The event has been planned to traverse some diverse sections of the area and takes in some of the best in local hospitality including award winning restaurants plus historic and unique venues,” Mr Phillips said.

“The primary reason for this event is to raise funds to support prostate cancer services. It is a really great opportunity to get together, get the postie bikes out and have some fun while supporting these services in the region.”

Money raised will go towards trans perineal biopsy equipment. This biopsy equipment is becoming the standard of care and ensures an accurate and safer approach to the biopsy of the prostate, it also has lower rates of infection post procedure.

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Bendigo will be filled with more bikes than usual next month as Bike Bendigo launches its latest cycling venture.

Bike Palooza will start in Bendigo this October and will feature more than 120 cycling rides, activities and events.

Bike Bendigo president Jac Torres-Gomez said Bike Palooza Bendigo is a month for bikes.

“We’re celebrating cycling of all kinds from everyday riding to the shops, university, school or work to mountain biking, road riding and BMX,” Ms Torres-Gomez said.

The online calendar created by Bike Bendigo will showcase the diverse range of cycling activity in Bendigo across October.

With a little something for everyone, community organisations, clubs and businesses are all encouraged to add their own cycling events to the calendar.

“It’s truly amazing to see just how much cycling activity there is going on in this city, there’s something for everyone,” Ms Torres-Gomez said.

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New heights

GYMNASTS from across the country were in full flight as the Gymnastics Australia National Clubs Carnival rolled on this week.

Hundreds of gymnasts were in town competing at Bendigo Stadium and Ulumbarra Theatre at the event, which is in its second year in Bendigo.

Organisers have again praised Bendigo as the host city, as well as the terrific level of competition on show.

At Ulumbarra Theatre, the aerobic gymnastics community wrapped up six days of jampacked competition on Tuesday, with athletes now representing their clubs in their competition. Bendigo’s Palmers Gym recorded a strong finish in the competition, which wrapped up in Tuesday It was a close contest between Queensland’s Premier Gymnastics and New South Wales’

Sydney West Gymsports clubs, each walking away from sessions one and two of the day as the front runners of the aerobics competition.

Local club Palmer’s Gym Bendigo then joined the pack, with Ace Gymsport, Northern Districts, Seacliff, College Park and Non Stop Dance Company adding medals under their belt for a close competition.

After an exciting day of routines, Sydney West Gymsports was titled the 2017 National Clubs Carnival Champions.

Premier Gymnastics came a close second, followed by Palmer’s Gym Bendigo in third in a strong result for the local club.

Western Australia’s College Park was awarded the title of best performance, acknowledging impressive results from a small number of athletes.

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GOOD dental health can prevent chronic illnesses and the earlier the treatment, the better, according to Bendigo and District Aboriginal Cooperative chief executive Raylene Harradine.

Ms Harradine is in charge of rolling out the pilot program that will put a fluoride covering on the teeth of indigenous preschool children across the Loddon Mallee region.

The program will be reviewed after 12 months.

“We have got a lot of children who need protection for their teeth because we are looking out for their future,” Ms Harradine said.

“We always talk about

chronic disease as an illness, one of things is, if you have bad teeth you can’t eat. It leads to other health problems down the track.

“This is an early intervention and its fits in with our early years model.”

The fluoride varnish will reverse early signs of tooth decay in preschool-age children.

Indigenous children are shown to have higher rates of tooth decay in their baby teeth compared to non-indigenous children.

The group aged five and under have almost one and a half times the rate of hospitalisation for dental-related care.

Tooth decay remains one of the most prevalent diseases in Victoria.

The fluoride program is being funded by the state government.

“We know good oral health is the foundation for good overall health throughout life,” Bendigo West MP Maree Edwards said.

“That is why we are taking action to prevent tooth decay for Aboriginal children and keep their smiles bright and healthy.”

Bendigo East MP Jacinta Allan said a healthier mouth meant people could eat, speak and socialise without pain, discomfort or embarrassment.

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A diverse Bendigo A local government council with diversity and inclusion as a professed core value should be on the front foot in support of marriage equality.

The appalling failure of successive federal governments over the past decade to legislate marriage equality and, thereby, genuine respect for same-sex attracted people is an abject abrogation of parliamentary responsibility.

Issues of social justice are the business of local councillors, and I would love to see my representatives on council step up, with the actions to matching their words, to ensure that diversity and inclusion are not hollow slogans.

It would be a great disappointment to see the new council fall at the very first hurdle in driving change towards a genuinely equitably diverse Bendigo.

Michelle Goldsmith, Eaglehawk

Wake up call Our world is in turmoil, yet here in Australia, same sex marriage is getting the big headlines.

Same sex marriage is indeed a paradox and an aberration of the natural order of things.

The big casualty in this issue has been “common sense”.

There are far more important things to be attended to in this nation than politicians and their ilk pandering to the whims of minority groups.

Wake up Australia, for goodness sake. Wake up Australia, for Australia’s sake.

BMF Dillon, Bendigo

Hard to swallow I find the council CEO’S comments of being hamstrung and arguing that the state government’s rate cap undermines the council’s independence a little hard to swallow.

As a creature of the state government it has always accepted the cost and responsibility shifting as a way to build an empire and not advocating for the ordinary ratepayers and citizens who have to abide by their decisions.

Ordinary citizens and especially those on pensions are restricted by the CPI and have to live within their means.

Are we to return to those days of councillors claiming the need for five to six percent rate rises to be able to exist as a city? – tighten

your belts council.

Where are all the rates going from all the new development going on?

It’s all very well to want the best of sporting or other facilities while ignoring the needs of ordinary ratepayers, requiring better roads and footpaths.

Rate capping was put there to stop excessive spending by councils. To protect those householders who are battling mortgage stress, low interest rates, low wages, high energy costs.

Our nation is losing the innovation race – no wonder, when council can’t even use innovation to achieve rate capping for the benefit of ratepayers.

Bill Collier, Golden Square

Support valued I would like to thank the businesses and organisations of Bendigo who have had the courage and fortitude to come forward during this hurtful “debate” on marriage equality and show their support for the Bendigo LGBTQI community.

Seeing YES posters in various shop-front windows are a highlight during days becoming increasingly bleak as anti-equality campaigners indulge their vitriolic hate against my community.

It is a small thing but it means a great deal.

Be assured, we will support those who support us.

Jason Jochinke, North Bendigo

tion of our community struggling to withstand an onslaught of selfrighteous, sanctimonious judgment from another, safer, more protected section.

One which would do well to consider that their choices during this abysmal display of government incompetence will be not be remembered fondly as being on the right side of history.

Maggie McKenzie, Kennington

Simple vote for equality

Certificate consequences

Today I received my papers for the Australian Marriage Law Survey.

Also in my letter box was a flyer from the Coalition for Marriage.

I felt totally confronted by their assumption that if I voted YES I would be supporting radical (written to imply disastrous) consequences.

This is a simple vote for equality. I’m a rational person supporting and not afraid to say YES. Di O’Neil, Bendigo

If and when the government of the day legislates and legitimises socalled same-sex marriage will Mr Turnbull and Mr Shorten please enlighten us as to what will be allowed to be recorded on the birth certificate of a child adopted by a homosexual couple?

Will it be two fathers, two mothers, or one father and a mother?

With the constant push to emphasise sexual equality with no differentiation between the sexes can we expect provision also to be made on the birth certificate for the child to be described as neuter or no gender?

Surely Mr Turnbull and Mr Shorten, advising us to vote YES during the plebiscite, have an opinion on this very important matter with its possible unintended consequences.

Dick Ashby, Numurkah

Poles remain bare I have been watching the spread of rainbow flags across various Victorian councils with interest, and dare I say it hope.

Similarly, I have watched the flagpoles above the Bendigo town hall remain bare of any indication that our council supports that sec-

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Regarding country roads Roads are the lifeblood of country communities – that’s why we’re investing more than ever before to make our country roads safer and stronger.

Since coming to office, the state government has doubled spending on road maintenance.

Over the next 12 months VicRoads will be doing more pavement work than it has done in decades, part of the government’s $530 million investment to improve regional roads.

In this financial year alone, VicRoads will fix more than 1400 kilometres of roads across the state.

And we’re not just filling pot holes; we’re rebuilding entire sections of some of our most critical links.

We’re investing $58m in resurfacing, asphalting, sealing and shoulder repair at more than 100 locations.

We’re also building the infrastructure that we know saves lives on rural roads.

We’re rolling out more than 1700 kilometres of wire rope barriers, upgrading road shoulders and widening centre lines on the states most dangerous country roads.

The fact is that the VicRoads maintenance budget was $157m in the last year of the previous Liberal/ National government.

This year we have allocated

$343.2m to maintenance.

Only Labor is investing the money needed to keep people safe on our roads.

By dumping the East West Link in the city, we’ve been able to redirect $690m in funding to regional roads upgrades.

But we will not stop investing in our critical roads infrastructure.

The VicRoads’ senior leadership team has spent the last few weeks touring country Victoria, talking to locals about how they can better plan, build, manage and maintain the 19,000km of country arterial roads.

VicRoads have acknowledged that they can do more to explain how the roads are built, what might cause them to fail, and what it takes to repair them and support a better future.

This work won’t happen overnight, and there is always more that we can do – but we’re backing country Victoria – investing in the roads we need to unlock jobs and investment and protect families.

Victorians deserve roads they can rely on, and this investment will make sure the roads are safer and more reliable than ever before.

Luke Donnellan, Minister for Roads and Road Safety

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Even the score SINCE when did sexuality differ from race, gender or culture as a means for some to discriminate?

While the City of Greater Bendigo has created inclusion policies for indigenous communities, multicultural groups and women, councillors were happy to stand behind the convenience of jurisdiction when it came to balancing the rights under law for people of diverse sexual orientation.

You get the sense the statement issued by the council that supports the right of the LGBTQI community “to seek marriage equality” was drafted, or at least edited, by a lawyer.

Yes, the community has the right to seek equality, but LGBTQI Australians have been arguing for marriage equality for years, it didn’t just come with the postal survey.

And I will argue here that a change in law that legalises their marriage in Australia will legitimise their standing in other spheres such as health and religion where LGBTQI people continue to

Editorial Comment suffer from prejudice.

The issue of which box we tick in the postal vote is not a personal one, nor can it be confined to federal government jurisdiction where the change of law has to occur, just as issues relating to gender, race and culture are not specific to those people not of the dominant gender, race or culture.

They affect everyone and guide our attitudes and ultimately, our behaviour.

Well done to the AFL for taking a definite position on the postal survey.

The organisation has also led the way on policy relating to racial, cultural and gender equality.

Theirs was not a token gesture because the LGBTQI community is represented among the sport’s fans, employees and players.

The AFL quite rightly wants to

see them accepted and prosper.

The federal government’s Murray Primary Health Network based in Bendigo has also backed the yes vote and gone further to demand that anti-discrimination laws not be extended to businesses allowing them to withhold goods and services from clients on the basis of their sexuality or gender.

Chief executive Matt Jones’ attitude is that the outcome of the postal survey, is a health issue.

“We understand that the impact of feeling marginalised can be detrimental to the mental and physical health of people of all ages, particularly in rural and remote areas,” Mr Jones said.

The City of Greater Bendigo counts among its employees people who are skilled at the practice of making groups feel welcome and included.

Consecutive councillors have argued long and hard to recognise cultural groups and indigenous culture.

Why not extend the welcome to the LGBTQI community?

mayor’s opinion

By MARGARET O’ROURKE City of Greater Bendigo Mayor

WHAT do a scientist, a musician and an engineer have in common? More than you might think.

They are part of an emerging group of people that have become a key focus of governments around the world – people who use their intellectual property to fuel creativity, revolutionise their industries and contribute to their local economy.

Basically any occupation that uses creativity to generate a product can be considered part of this new creative industries group.

In Victoria in 2013 this group contributed $22.7 billion in gross value to the state’s economy, which is more than construction ($19.8b), agriculture, forestry and fishing ($8.1b), or mining ($6.5b).

So it’s little wonder these people have caught the attention of council,

which last week approved the development of a new Arts and Creative Industries Strategy.

It will replace the expired Arts and Culture Strategy and focus on guiding council’s level of investment and involvement in the creative industries.

Council is following the lead of the state government, which last year

utation as a leader in the arts and culture industry has been firmly established over the past decade and it has made our community an attractive place for creative people and businesses from Melbourne and other parts of Australia to de-camp to.

The recent example of the Arena Theatre Company, one of Australia’s lon-

Bendigo’s central location helps businesses strike the right balance launched Victoria’s first creative industries strategy, the Creative State, and joins other councils including Mount Alexander Shire Council and Mildura Rural City Council that have adopted similar strategies.

To be creative is to be innovative, original, a problem solver. Communities that foster creativity attract creative people.

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In 2008 the United Nations defined creativity in two ways, “the kind that relates to people’s fulfilment as individuals and the kind that generates a product”.

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Great music always lasts

The new pet seeks attention

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ENDIGO music lovers like me will remember fondly Peter and the Silhouettes.

They formed in the mid 1960s and started out playing Friday nights at the Golden Square Fire Station until crowd numbers grew too large to accommodate the legion of fans that followed them.

In 1966 Claudette Jones was their first recording which has been covered by bands around the world.

A change of name and line up in 1967 was the beginning of the Tol-Puddle Martyrs and in the same year they released their single Time Will Come.

In 1968 the Martyrs won the regional final of Hoadleys Battle of the Sounds which was a really big deal and gave them a break with leading radio station 3UZ Melbourne.

This led to a recording contract with Festival Records who released Love Your Life as a single.

In 1969 the original line up went their separate ways with lead singer Peter Rechter forming the band Ginger and releasing Heartache/In the City.

In the City made its way into a feature film, Thirst Street in America.

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WAS so happy when I adopted a big brown cat from the RSPCA. To be honest I had a bit of a battle to get him, but in the end my persistence paid off.

He’s an elderly gentleman of 10, and he is very set in his ways, and there lies the problem.

I imagine in his previous home he spent a lot of time on a bed, or on a couch with the TV on in front of the fire.

If he is not in one of those positions he wanders around yowling until someone notices him, usually me, and tries to lead me to one or other of those locations.

He cannot bear me to be on the computer not taking any notice of him, but the thing he most excels at is waking me up at night.

I imagine the problem is due to spending the whole day sleeping, night time is play time.

Take last Friday for example. He hopped on the bed with me at about

10.20pm.

At 2.08am he climbed on top of my shoulder and started purring, it woke me up of course, but after I had moved him I went back to sleep.

At just after 3am he woke me with his snoring.

Cats can, and do, snore.

I got up for the obvious reason, and on my way back noticed he had pigged out and then been sick on the blanket.

I cleaned this up of course, all the time wondering if I was going to be able to

get back to sleep, eventually I did.

At 4.55am he decided to hop back on me, by now I was sleeping on my back.

He weighs in at 7.2kg (he’s big boned) so it was not something I could ignore.

This really was the last straw, and to be honest I just gave up trying to get any meaningful rest and decided to read a book.

This seemed to suit the big brown cat, and he settled down while I read.

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up with his beauty sleep, which he proceeded to do.

He started to snore again just as I got up to make the long-suffering Mrs Kendall her morning tea.

I gave him a little nudge just to make a point, and he glared at me with his big yellow eyes.

There are many people who would say put him in another room, but he is very loud and yowls if separated from where he wants to be.

Can’t imagine why he had to be rehomed.

– Steve Kendall twitter: @stevekendall1

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HE Russian National Ballet Theatre comes to Bendigo in November with two classic performances.

Romeo and Juliet is the forever romance, the hundred year classic, the most heart-warming dancing you will see this year.

The choreography by Evgeny Amosov is based on the Prokofieve ballet in three acts.

Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy about two young star-crossed lovers whose deaths ultimately reconcile their feuding families.

This dramatic ballet stays loyal to Shakespeare’s original tragic ending.

Following the success of Swan Lake in Australia last year, the ballet returns with The Nutcracker.

Christmas would not be Christmas without The Nutcracker. Join Clara, Fritz and the Nutcracker as they battle the evil Rat King.

Both performances are at the Ulumbarra. Romeo and Juliet on Thursday, November 2, 7.30pm and The Nutcracker on Friday, November 3 at 7.30pm.

The Secrets and recorded a number of singles and EPs. One was recorded at Richmond Studios with late great guitarist Lobby Loyde.

In 2001 the Secrets released their first album Time will Come and a few years later returned as Tol-Puddle Martyrs recording four albums Psych-Out USA, Flying in the Dark, A Celebrated Man and now their latest release Polyphony.

Rechter grew up in Bendigo and while having lived in Melbourne for many years never lost touch with his many Bendigo friends.

Former band member Len Gaskell is heard on vocals and had a hand in co-writing one of the tracks on Polyphony.

Rechter has been a prolific songwriter and made an extremely valuable contribution to the Bendigo music scene with many bands forming after having seen the success of Tol-Puddle Martyrs.

I’m sure those people like me will be impressed by their latest recording.

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Saturday, September 30 Dance: Spring Gully Hall from 8pm to midnight. Music by Carmel Phelan.

Good program. Prizes and raffle. $9 entry. Home cooked supper. Details: 5444 2953.

Kangaroo Flat Market: From 8am to 1pm.

A wide variety of market stalls and car boot sales plus a garage sale.

Kangaroo Flat Uniting Church, High Street. Details: 5443 1809.

Friday, September 29 Organ recital: By cathedral and church organist Hans Heilscher.

St Paul’s Cathedral, 8 Myer Street, 7.30pm. From Gospel Songs to Overtures. Followed by light refreshments.

Tuesday, October 3 Barefoot bowls: South Bendigo Bowls Club, Palmerston Street. Tuesday nights starting at 6.30pm until about 9pm. $8 plus raffles. Entries, single names have to be in on 5443 4833 between 4.30pm and 5pm.

Food from 6pm. Flat-soled shoes or barefeet, bowls are available. Details: 5443 5774.

Wednesday, October 4 Photographing the Moon: A presentation by astrophotographers John Wilkinson and Chris Wyatt who will share their knowledge on how to photograph the moon using a digital SLR camera, as well as through a telescope. 7.30 pm at Discovery Science and Technology Centre Bendigo. $2 entry. Details: 5470 6349.

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HANN Lions said he like his band to try things a bit different.

He’s just back from two weeks in Bali; fresh, energised and keen to talk about Four Lions’ new album, Golden Triangle, which will be launched at True Brew on Saturday, October 7.

Golden Triangle carries on – literally – where the band’s second album, Vahland, left off last year.

The album opens with a quiet instrumental, almost cinematic, 38 seconds.

It’s an extension of the ending of Never Giving Up, the last track on Vahland. “Listen to the two albums in order,” Lions said.

“It’s seamless.”

Golden Triangle continues in the same rich Bendigo and goldfieldsthemed vein as its predecessors.

The sound is alt-country, Americana – a clear nod to one of Lions’ favourite performers, Bruce Springsteen.

“A lot of his songs are inspired by the love of where he grew up and lived in New Jersey. I wanted to write about Bendigo and the goldfields with the same depth of feeling,” Lions said.

In the “a bit different” theme, Four Lions has lined-up quite an evening for the album launch.

“We’re building a special stage,” Lions said, “and there’ll be an art

installation. Not local art,” he adds, “but it’ll be cool”.

The need for a specially-built stage becomes apparent during our conversation. Four Lions will have a number of guests joining them during their two-hour set.

“Harry Godfrey on sax, Dave Moore on pedal steel, Rowan Blackmore on accordion, and Sherri Parry and Trevor Petrie on backing vocals.”

Before the old “bigger than Ben Hur” analogy comes up, Lions added, “and Roy Lever from Blackthorn Stick will be MC for the night.”

The “a bit different” thing continues with Four Lions’ own beer, on tap, on the night.

“I was talking with the guys at True Brew and they came up with something to try and replicate my favourite beer. It’s a kind of golden pale ale,” he said.

Flight Bar will be catering at the launch with their distinctive southern fried chicken fare.

Four Lions are working men with busy lives. Next Saturday’s album launch is a one-off.

“We won’t be going on the road with this album,” Lions said. “That’s why we’re putting so much into this night.”

Four of the tracks on Golden Triangle appeared on a low-key, digital-only release last year.

FOUR LIONS The others continue the Bendigo themes.

No Fortune is a gold rush song about wine, Faugh A Ballagh (Clear The Way) was the name of a street near Bendigo’s law courts during the gold rush.

Soak It Up has Lions reminiscing about occasional miss-spent youth and goon bags in Rosalind Park.

But it’s Hand of Faith – about the 27 kilogram gold nugget discovered near Wedderburn in 1980 – that is the album’s real surprise; a totally

different sound to anything in Four Lions’ growing catalogue.

“I like Nirvana, the Jesus Lizard, those kinds of heavy 1990s bands,” Lions said.

“So I thought we could surprise people a bit”.

It’s a sound this writer would like to hear more of from them, but Lions isn’t giving too much away about future plans or musical directions.

“We’ll do an EP, or half an album in January at Head Gap in Preston, then we’ll work on the second half

later in the year,” he said.

For now though, they’re focused on the multi-tiered launch of album number three.

Four Lions launch Golden Triangle at True Brew, 97 Beischer Street on Saturday, October 7. Doors at 7pm.

Tickets available in advance through Eventbrite at $16, or on the door at $20. Ticket/entry includes a CD copy of the album.

– Simon Wooldridge Twitter: @spwooldridge

WRITING DUO: Anne Buist and Graeme Simsion.

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T is 25 years since Lee Kernaghan introduced us to Boys From the Bush, and he’s coming to Bendigo in November to celebrate.

The 36-time Golden Guitar winner is celebrating the silver anniversary of his ARIA award winning debut album, Outback Club and on his biggest tour.

The tour will feature his classic hits, ballads and rural anthems that have won Kernaghan a nationwide legion of fans that he prefers to call mates.

With 34 number one hits to his credit, the show is set to be a major celebration of his career and will also feature performances from his 25th Anniversary album, set for release in March.

The tour was launched on Australia Day at the Tamworth Country Music Festival.

Kernaghan will be joined by The Wolfe Brothers and Tania Kernaghan in Bendigo.

Tickets are on sale now. The show is on Thursday, November 16 at 7.30pm at Ulumbarra Theatre. www.ulumbarratheatre.com.au 5434 6100.

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HARMED by The Rosie Project?

You are going to love Two Steps Forward.

And if you have ever daydreamed about walking the Camino across the top of Spain, then here’s the novel that may just have you packing your bags and setting off.

Written by Anne Buist (Medea’s Curse, Dangerous to Know) and her husband, Graeme Simsion (The Rosie Project, The Rosie Effect, The Best of Adam Sharp, Two Steps Forward) takes you on a madly adventurous 2000-kilometre journey.

Brilliantly funny and incurably romantic, Two Steps Forward is a story about people in an emotional muddle who need to walk towards personal renewal. Blisters and all.

Make a date with this fabulous husband-and-wife writing team,

to hear about their own trek along the Camino (the Way) and how they went about turning it all into a novel.

The people they met, the parties, the problems, the places, the food, the foot massages and the effect on both mind and body of such an awesome walk – you can be sure this will be a mesmerising hour shared with these engaging and talented writers.

The event will be held at Maryborough Railway Station, Sunday, October 22, 2pm-3pm, free (book to ensure your seat). Bookings: gotix. com.au or phone the café 5461 1362.

This is a Bendigo Writers Festival Bookmark event supported by Text Publishing, Stoneman’s Bookshop, Central Goldfields Shire and the Capital Venues and Events. Enquiries: voxbendigo@gmail.com

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ENNY Walker releases his new EP this month and is playing at the Old Church on the Hill next month.

Winner of the Best Aboriginal Act of the Year at 2016’s The Age Music Victoria Awards, Yorta Yorta singer/songwriter Walker is the real deal.

His lyrics and epic tales of love and loss are mixed with his passion for people, the land, summer vibes and grooves that go deep.

The latest single, Ghost, is no exception.

“Ghost is an ode to all the greedy, power-hungry, shortsighted people… this one’s for them,” Walker said.

Walker plays the Old Castlemaine Gaol on Saturday, October 7 with Alice Skye and the Old Church on the Hill, Bendigo on Saturday, October 28. www.bennywalkermusic.com

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MusicMan has reason to celebrate A

YEAR ago MusicMan faced closure.

Then, over a few weeks, bands, punters and the Bendigo public rallied to help save the iconic rock venue. It culminated in the Do Or Die festival over AFL Grand Final weekend.

A year on MusicMan is still here, and still contributing to the diversity of our local arts scene.

Recent packed-out gigs by Aussie punk icons Frenzal Rhomb and locals Filthy Hacks – who launched their debut album, Quantity Not Quality, there last week – are testament to Bendigo’s appetite for music at the heavier end of the scale.

This weekend, September 29 and 30, sees Mu-

sicMan host the Do Or Die Anniversary weekender.

Thirty-two acts will play over Friday and Saturday. There’s a great mix of local and familiar names, including Skip, Sheeza Goer, Astareth and Rhyley McGrath, and some less frequently heard in these parts, including I Have A Goat, Monkey Butler, and Head Lopper.

“It’s great to be open a year on, supporting original and local bands,” MusicMan’s Paul Tzountzourkas said.

A colourful and loud weekend is in store at MusicMan. Doors at 6pm on Friday and 2pm on Saturday. $10 entry each day. – Simon Wooldridge

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ELBOURNE Theatre Company’s production What Rhymes with Cars and Girls is playing in Bendigo this Friday.

Commissioned by MTC, the show weaves together the poetic songs from Tim Rogers’ debut solo album, with words by award-winning playwright Aidan Fennessy.

MTC artistic director Brett Sheehy said the show is a uniquely Australian work.

“It combines a contemporary love story inspired by an iconic Australian album with some of the country’s most charming creative talents,” he said.

“The result is a production that captures the hearts of audiences in a way that few shows can.

“We are delighted to take this beautiful production to Bendigo.”

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The show is at the Ulumbarra Theatre tonight, September 29.

Details at www.ulumbarratheatre.com.au

RIEFLY recapitulating: the inspector of nuisances, Mounted Constable Ryan on June 11, 1891 accompanied by the Shire of Strathfieldsaye’s health officer, Dr Burke Gaffney visited the property of Herbert Keck.

Constable Ryan and Dr Gaffney found that after excessive rain, the night soil that had been deposited on Keck’s land had not been covered over with soil.

The two inspectors were most unflattering in the comments that they made about the smell as well as the liquid waste oozing into a small creek on Keck’s property.

At the instigation of the shire, Keck was summoned to court and duly fined under section 221 of the Health Act 1890, even though he had made an agreement with the Bendigo City Council for the depositing of the night soil on his property. The agreement was for an initial 12 months and all works had to be done to the satisfaction of the Bendigo council.

William Hird, who lived more than 400 metres from Keck’s property, came to Keck’s defence and stated that there was no nuisance in smell coming from the place where the night soil was deposited. Hird was supported by George Bunny and Thomas Pinder who lived in the general neighbourhood of the land near Spring Creek.

Questions were being raised as to how it was possible for Keck to be fined when the Central Board of Health had given approval for the arrangements that had been made with him?

Keck determined that after the court ruling no more night soil could be deposited on his land unless he was prepared to pay fines for each day that it was carried on. The other difficulty arose for the council contractor, Martino (Martin) Ferrari who collected the pans of night soil.

Ferrari was on the steps of the town hall seeing the town clerk, EWS was in tears as he had to fulfill NFerrari his contract which by court order he was unable to do, and he had to consider all his employees and horses.

Ferrari pleaded with the town clerk that he had made his contract price so low in order to win the contract and keep all his people employed.

If he could not deliver the night LOCAL soil to Keck’s property his whole business was at an instant completely ruined.

The city engineer, Mr Minto

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senior made it clear that Keck was doing the public a service by helping to eliminate what otherwise would be a nuisance.

Keck’s workers under his manager James Hawkins were in the process of burying the night soil when the inspectors arrived. At that stage there was only about a metre of the open pit that was exposed.

The solution to the situation would be to obtain the sanction of the governor in council to allow the existing arrangements to roll on.

The Mayor John R Hoskins had already made an urgent request to the governor in council. One of the councillors remarked that the motive for prosecuting Keck was one of jealousy as he was obtaining the best soil improver that was available anywhere.

The Minister of Health, George Langridge, MLA for Collingwood, communicated with the Bendigo council that he did not wish to interfere, but would expect the two councils to settle the issue of depositing of the night soil in an amicable manner.

Consequently a deputation from Bendigo was to go to the Strathfieldsaye council offices and meet with their counterparts to resolve this issue.

After the Bendigo delegation withdrew the shire councillors decided to allow Keck’s land to be used for the present but that other locations be examined as to their suitability to use as manure depots.

A small purpose-built weatherboard building was constructed by the council on Keck’s land, and housed a boiler so that the sanitary pans could be steam cleaned, before being put back into circulation.

Large water tanks were on a high stand so that there would be good pressure for the cleaning operations. The plant was designed to cope with 1000 pans each day.

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Hamilton of Huntly.

MATTHEW ALFRED JUSTINIANI

BELLA LOUISE JEFFERY

CHARLOTTE JOY FELLOWS

KOBY GORDEN FAWCETT

was born at Bendigo Health September 25, 2017 3030 grams Son of Donna and Mark Justiniani of Kennington. Brother for Dominique and Gabrielle.

was born at

was born at

Bendigo Health

St John of God

September 25, 2017

September 25, 2017

2976 grams

3680 grams

Daughter of Dani

Daughter of Sarah

and Nathan Jeffery

and Chris Fellows

of North Bendigo.

of Eaglehawk.

was born at St John of God September 25, 2017 3502 grams Son of Hayley and Stevie Fawcett of Calivil.

Brother for Ilish and Leni.

BONNIE LAUREL ALLAN

LIVIA GRACE CHICK

ADDISON GRACE MICHAEL

OLIVER GEORGE KAUTER

was born at

was born at

was born at

St John of God

St John of God

was born at St John of God September 25, 2017 3340 grams Son of Emma and Joseph Kauter of Spring Gully.

Brother for Toby and Billy.

St John of God

September 22, 2017

September 24, 2017

September 19, 2017

3234 grams

3620 grams

Daughter of Lucy

Daughter of Alysia

Daughter of Kristy

and Brendan Chick

and Cody Michael

of Epsom.

of Maiden Gully.

of Sealake.

Sister for Aralie.

Sister for Taylah.

JAMES MICHAEL CURNOW

WILLIAM HOPETOUN CARTER

was born at

was born at

St John of God

Mercy Hospital for

and Hayden Allan

September 24, 2017 4468 grams Son of Victoria and Michael Curnow

Women Heidelberg August 8, 2017 Son of Leia and Heath

of Kangaroo Flat.

Carter of White Hills.

Brother for Xavier.

Brother for Maximus.

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Grocery distribution: Bendigo Baptist Community Care: Life Essentials, 214 Hargreaves St, Benht for thoug digo. Tues and Thurs. 5441 4747.

Bendigo Family & Financial Services Inc: Myers Street, Bendigo. Ph: 5441 5277. Mon–Fri, 9am– 5pm.

Long Gully Community House: Humboldt Dve. 5442 1165. Wed mornings (bread only).

Food Support 3556: Eaglehawk Community House, 19 Bright St. Ph: 5446 8322. Mon and Thurs, 9am2pm (school terms).

Foodcare 3556: Eaglehawk Uniting Church, cnr Peg Leg Rd/Kirkwood St, 1.30pm-4pm Tues and Wed. Ph 0403 698 715.

Giving and Living Op Shop: Shed 3, 75 Beischer St, East Bendigo. Mon–Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-1pm.

Ph: 5444 2882.

St Vincent de Paul: 16 Hopetoun St, Bendigo. 5443 5688. Mon/Tues/Thurs and Fri, 10am–1.30pm.

Kangaroo Flat–117 High St. 5447 9800. Mon–Fri, 10am–1pm.

82 High St, Eaglehawk. Ph: 5446 2548. Tues and Thurs 10am–1pm, Friday 1pm–4pm Uniting Care Emergency Relief Centres: Bendigo: 25 Forest St. 5443 4972. Mon/Tue/Thur/ Fri 10am-12.15pm and 1.30pm-3.45pm.

Kangaroo Flat: Cnr. Church and Camp sts. 5443 5458. Tues and Fri 10am–1pm.

Victory Foodbank: 110 Garsed St. Bendigo. Ph: 5443 5998. Tues 10am–12pm.

Community Meals and Soup Kitchens: Bendigo Community Health Soup Kitchen: The Arcade, 165-171 Hargreaves St, Bendigo. Ph: 5448 1600. Thurs, 4pm-4.45pm.

Bendigo Baptist Community Care breakfast: Life Essentials, Mad Cow Cafe, 214 Hargreaves St, Bendigo. 5441 4747. Tues 7.45am.

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

Kangaroo Flat Soup Kitchen: Rotary Gateway Park, High St, Kangaroo Flat, Wed 5.30pm-6.30pm.

Kangaroo Flat Uniting Church: Cnr Church and Camp sts, Kangaroo Flat. Ph: 5447 9998. Fourth Wednesday of every month, 12pm.

Not Just Soup - Soup Kitchen: A Reasonable Christianity Church, 237 High Street, Golden Square back room (opposite Woolworths). Ph: 0404 559 769. Sun, 3.30pm-4.40pm, Thurs, 5pm-6pm.

Our Shed: 14 Sailors Gully Rd, Eaglehawk. Ph:5446 8813. Fri (Nov–Apr), 7.30am.

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

Saltworks Community Meal: Eaglehawk Anglican Church, 63 High St, Eaglehawk. Ph: 5446 8251. Fri 5.45pm (except Jan or public holidays).

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

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TENDERS

Registrations of Interest Registrations of Interest for the Following Project: Tender Number: CFA – 2017 - 0060 Construction of the New Avoca Fire Station and Associated Site Works.

CFA is seeking registrations of interest from building contractors to tender for the construction of the new Fire Station at 2 Station Street, Avoca Vic. The total area of new building is approx. 300sq.m. The major building comprises a 3-Bay motor room, amenities and offices.

Associated works includes construction of civil and drainage works and landscaping and shed.

Prospective Tenderers are required to register in writing.

Registration documents issued by CFA, must be duly completed and must include information indicating types of previous projects completed their value and for whom constructed.

Contractors must be commercially registered building practitioners and must submit a copy of their registration number.

The Victorian Government’s Code of Practice for the Building and Construction Industry (Victorian Code) and the Victorian Government’s Implementation Guidelines to the Victorian Code of Practice for the Building and Construction Industry (Victorian Guidelines) apply to this project. Compliance with the Victorian Code and Victorian Guidelines is a prerequisite to submitting any expression of interest or tender response and to any successful applications being awarded. Copies of the Victorian Code and Victorian Guidelines are available at www.dtf.vic. gov.au CFA will consider all registrations of interest. Tenders will then be invited from a number of registrants whose registration indicates their suitability for the job. Qualified local builders are encouraged to apply.

Registration documents are available only from the Tenders VIC website www.tenders.vic.gov.au Applicants will need to register with Tenders VIC to enable the download of documentation.

Closing Date and Time for Registration: 2.00 pm, Monday 9th October 2017

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PUBLIC NOTICES Annual General Meeting Notice

Tax Time 2017 ADVERTISING FEATURE

All interested community members are cordially invited to attend the 2017 Annual General Meeting of Access Australia Group Limited.

ACN: 609 295 776 to be held; Tuesday 31st of October 2017. 5pm start Venue: PepperGreen Farm 40 Thunder Street, Bendigo Celebrating 25 years of our Service.

Business in accordance with obligations under the Corporations Act will be transacted.

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

For further information please phone 5445 9800 Dr Michael Langdon, Chief Executive Officer.

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FROM THE BIBLE Matthew 5:11

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Southern Gateway Christian Church CHURCH SERVICE 10am Sunday, Y Community Hall

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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

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Fired up Storm blow Hawks away

By JOEL PETERSON

EVERY grand final day there’s a lull over the ground about an hour before the start of the first game.

It’s a strange sort of feeling, anticipation mixed with the anxiety of grand finals.

Saturday at the QEO it was far more pronounced. The bureau

was forecasting violent winds and scorching temperatures and it was warm, bit still rather sedate.

The early games followed suit, kicked off by Sandhurst thumping Maryborough in the 17-and-under netball.

In the under-18 football, taken out by Strathfieldsaye, neither the Storm or Sandhurst reached any

great heights.

The B-grade netball match that went into overtime was the highlight of the early part of the day, in which most games lacked that something special.

But season 2017 in Bendigo football was memorable for its unpredictability. It was only right it would end that way, too.

HANDS UP: Heather Oliver defends for Sandhurst. Photos: ANDREW PERRYMAN

RUNNING POWER: Lachy Wallace won a flag in his second senior match.

HIGH FLYER: Cam McGlashan flies in the ruck on front of a packed grandstand.

You could play it 1000 times, and what happened still seems the most unlikely of outcomes.

Strathfieldsaye’s last quarter blitz was equally frenetic and fantastic, the Storm blowing Eaglehawk away with an inspired final term.

True to form, the unpredictable nature of this BFNL season carried into its final throes.

Conditions were always going to be a factor. It wasn’t just warm, it was record-breakingly hot.

The maximum temperature of 32.8 was Bendigo’s warmest September day since temperature records began in 1957.

The heat and the wind had an effect on football but also the netball, where Sandhurst provided a comparatively predictable grand final win.

The Dragons steadied the better and pulled away from a determined Golden Square in the second half to win by nine goals, with Meg Williams best on court.

But the lasting memory of the day will be the last quarter of Strathfieldsaye. In which they trailled by 20 points and kicked 9.1 to 0.3 to record a most memorable victory on a momentous day for the club.

The quarter, like their season, was inspired on a few fronts.

Darryl Wilson’s last game was one.

The seven-year coach asked his team at three-quarter time what they wanted to stand for and whether they could make it their time. They certainly did.

Kallen Geary was another. In any other year he would have been regarded the best player in the competition.

All season, his immense workrate and highly-regarded leadership inspired teammates, and he was a worthy Nalder Medal winner.

A move to half forward for the last quarter was inspired. Geary had a di-

MATCH WINNER: Lachlan Sharp (left) and Trent Donnan.

It was fitting that Lachlan Sharp... turned the game rect result in at least four Storm goals in the last quarter and as the quarter ran on and the hot weather took its toll on many, he kept on motoring.

There was Ben Lester, whose devastating injuries and having to miss out on two grand finals drove teammates to help him achieve a premiership.

Caillum Brady and Tom Dowd, the former in a wheelchair with a hip injury and the latter who selflessly ruled himself out of contention.

But there was one defining story of the season, both for the Storm and

ALL SMILES: Sandhurst’s A-grade netball team.

the league. It was fitting that Lachlan Sharp was the one who turned the game.

The first of the Storm’s nine goals in the final quarter was kicked by Josh Formosa, who was brilliant in the second half and provided a superb chase down tackle late that was a surer sign of the Storm having the fresher legs.

The next was kicked by Geary and after that it was the Sharp show.

The matinee was nothing short of genius. A classy pick-up on the run 40 metres out, a swivel and a left foot snap that looked a goal the moment it left the boot.

The next was a classic rover’s finish that gave the Storm the lead, and his third was a juggling mark that was somewhat contentious but required no less skill. The his fourth and fifth for the term were routine by comparison, and by then it was celebration time for the Storm.

Eaglehawk will be back. The theory that you have to lose one to win one may even work in the Hawks’ favour.

The Storm had to do it, Sandhurst too. The Borough has served its apprenticeship, and done it the hard way.

As much as the Storm lifted in the final quarter, Eaglehawk’s pressure around the ball dropped away and the precious few opportunities they had they made a meal of.

But with three flags it was Strathfieldsaye’s day. And that period in the morning before any of the action started, when the wind was still and the ground was quiet, did turn out to be a sign of things to come.

It was just the calm before the Storm.

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Leading the way

By JOEL PETERSON

THE Bendigo Spirit has unveiled its leadership group for the WNBL season as it embarks on its final weekend before its 2017/18 campaign kicks off.

Kelsey Griffin will again captain the team, which has shown encouraging signs during its preseason matches including winning both at the weekend.

Gabe Richards has again been voted into the club’s three-player leadership group, with import guard Rachel Banham assuming the third spot.

Banham made a big impression in her first week with the club, training strongly and hitting a game-winning buzzer beater in her first outing against Ballarat last Friday.

Banham scored a game-high 22 points for the Spirit including the winner, pulling up from the freethrow line and hitting a miraculous turnaround jumpshot.

Bendigo then travelled to Echuca on Sunday and defeated the Basketball Australia Centre of

Excellence team.

As has been forecast given the size present across the competition this year, Bendigo has stuck with a small starting lineup through the practice games.

Banham has started the past two alongside Heather Oliver, with Betnijah Laney and Griffin at the forward spots and Nadeen Payne starting at centre.

It’s a small-ball approach that is stylistically different to any other team in the league, and the defence of Laney and Oliver has been an early highlight.

Kelsey Griffin has struggled with her shot in the early few matches, a skill that will be vital to Bendigo’s ability to stretch the floor and space their rivals’ perimeter defenders out.

The Spirit held their season launch last night at the Bendigo Town Hall, presenting playing jerseys to each member of the roster.

The team will have a low-key weekend before it gets into full swing next week ahead of tackling the season proper.

Bendigo travels to Canberra on

STRONG START: Betnijah Laney has impressed in preseason matches. Photos: BASKETBALL VICTORIA the opening weekend of the season as the Capitals debut their new headquarters at the National Convention Centre.

The match on Friday, October

Soccer event makes a return HUNDREDS of budding junior soccer stars will again head to Bendigo early next year for Football Federation Victoria’s Boys and Girls FC competitions.

FFV’s premier pre-season tournaments will be held together on a massive weekend of football, providing the perfect start to the 2018 season.

Epsom Huntly Reserve, the spiritual home of the Boys and Girls FC tournament, welcomes football back to Bendigo for the 10th edition of the event.

The seven-a-side format will give players more touches, more goals and more fun in entertaining fast-paced games.

FFV president Kimon Tali-

adoros said the tournament is a tremendous experience for young players.

“The Boys and Girls FC tournament is a football experience children and their families will never forget,” he said.

“It is the perfect environment for boys and girls of all ages to come together and celebrate friendship and the beautiful game.

“We want to reward clubs who get into the spirit of the tournament and bring as many teams and players as possible. So, clubs that register five or more teams are eligible to receive one team free of charge.”

Council’s tourism and major events manager Terry

Karamaloudis said the council was pleased the Boys and Girls FC tournament was returning to Bendigo.

“This popular event started in Bendigo and has become an important feature of our sporting calendar,” Mr Karamaloudis said.

“This event is a great opportunity to showcase emerging sporting talent at one of our premier sporting facilities. The support of our tourism and major events partners is critical to securing events like this.

“We look forward to welcoming more than 1200 players from across the state to Bendigo to take part in the 2018 edition of Boys and Girls FC.”

6 will be the first of the season for both teams.

The team will then play their home opener against Perth on Saturday, October 14.

It will be the first of their televised games for the year, with Fox Sports broadcasting the match in the Saturday 3pm timeslot every week.

New complex a hit

FOREHAND: Action from the Bendigo Junior Classic.

Photos: ANDREW PERRYMAN

TALENTED junior tennis players have used the first week of the school holidays to hit up one of the Bendigo Tennis Association’s biggest events.

The BTA’s new Nolan Street complex is staging its tournament debut this week with the Bendigo Junior Classic in town.

Hundreds of competitors from across the state will battle it out across a range of junior age groups for the top prize in singles and doubles events.

It is the first tournament the

complex has staged since its redevelopment was completed this month.

The opening round of qualifying matches was held on Tuesday, with finals to be staged across the weekend.

FOOTBALLING FUN: Boys and Girls FC will be back in town.

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SINGLE DOME 185L X 85W X 73H KING SINGLE DOME 210L X 95W X 74H BIG BOY DOME 220L X 110W X 75H QUEEN DOME 220L X 150W X 80H

$239 $279 $319 $399

DELUXE MATTRESS UPGRADE AVAILABLE FOR BIG BOY & QUEEN SIZE

X5 SYN WOOD X10 SYN X10 CARBON

$275 $350 $450

OPEN 10AM-4PM THIS FRIDAY

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CROSSMAN 1077 CO2 12 SHOT

$199

Hartley’s Hunting & Tackle World Bendigo - 8 Stafford St, California Gully P. 5443 5669 monday - friday 9am - 5.30pm saturday 9am - 4.00pm GDL 690-010-10F

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