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BendigoWeekly Bendigo ISSUE 1040 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2017

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Amy McMillan and Asha. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Legally Blonde and ready to roll THE cast of Bendigo Theatre Company’s latest production, Legally Blonde will be performing at the Ulumbarra Theatre next week. Since the show was cast in May, the cast and crew have been rehearsing a minimum of 10 hours per week

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for the Broadway musical, based on the 2001 novel by Amanda Brown, and subsequent movie starring Reese Witherspoon. “It’s an all-singing, all-dancing, high energy show,” the show’s lead actor Amy McMillan said.

“Dress rehearsals started this week, so we are ahead of schedule. Everyone in the cast and crew are really bonding and being supportive. At rehearsals we have so many laughs.” For more information go to www. bendigotheatrecompany.org

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THE City of Greater Bendigo mayoral contest shapes as a two-way battle, with the city’s next leader set to be chosen on Monday. Eppalock ward councillor Margaret O’Rourke will make Bendigo council history if she is voted in next week to wear the mayoral robes for back-to-back terms. But she faces competition from Lockwood ward councillor Matt Emond, who like Cr O’Rourke, is in his first stint on council. Bendigo has a tradition of electing a new mayor every year but two former councillors have weighed in to speculation before the vote to suggest there may be little reason to change mayors at all. Wayne Gregson and Barry Lyons challenged the notion of sharing the role if the incumbent mayor was performing well. Mr Gregson described the tradition as a potential waste of skills. “If you get a person who is doing well in one year and they are really starting to hit their potential in the last part of the year, then why should they change?” Mr Gregson said. “I don’t know the in-

tention of any other candidates, but I think that (Cr O’Rourke) has been a really good mayor. “I think she has had a really sharp learning curve in that she was mayor in her first year as a councillor, which I would say is a hard ask.” Mr Lyons said commitments such as Regional Cities Victoria which were the responsibility of the mayor,

If you get a person who is doing well... then why change? took at least two meetings to build up knowledge about. He nominated for consecutive terms as mayor four years ago and was defeated by the vote. Mr Lyons said the benefit was continuity and Mr Gregson said sharing the role could lead to less than creative outcomes. Continued Page 6

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More rights for tenants THE state government says a new package of tenancy reforms will make renting fairer for the one in four Victorians who rent their home. The government claims its rental fairness package released earlier this week gives tenants more rights, helps them stay on longer leases, makes bonds smaller and fairer, and cracks down on dodgy landlords. The reforms have been criticised by the Real Estate Institute of Victoria, who described the state’s new rental laws as lacking balance and having the potential to devastate the private rental market. REIV chief executive officer Gil King said the changes involve the loss of a number of valuable rights and will reduce a landlord’s security over what is a significant financial investment. “The Andrews government has been shortsighted in introducing these reforms which have the ability to decimate the private rental market, ultimately driv-

ing up rents and reducing supply of rental properties at a time of unprecedented population growth,” Mr King said. The government says it will crack down on rental bidding – a scourge that forces would-be tenants to out-bid each other on rent – and will limit rent increases to once a year to give renters more financial stability. Renters will get better long-term security by abolishing no specified reason notices to vacate, and new restrictions will be placed on ending leases without a reason at the end of a lease when that lease has lasted more than one fixed term. To end discrimination against renters with pets, the government will give every tenant the right to own a pet, and while landlords will still need to provide consent, they will only be able refuse in certain circumstances. It will also be easier for tenants to make minor modifications to the rental property, such as installing hooks for picture frames – and there

FOR LEASE: Reform has changed rules for renters. Photo: CR Martin will be faster reimbursements for tenants who pay for urgent repairs. In a significant cost of living reform, bonds will be capped at one month’s rent where the rent is twice the current median weekly rent – currently equivalent to $760 per week or less, covering the vast majority of Victorian rental households. This reform will also apply to rent that is paid in advance. The government says it will also ensure faster

release of bonds at the end of a tenancy. Under the reform, tenants will be able to apply for the release of bond without written consent from their landlord, who will have 14 days to raise a dispute before the bond is repaid automatically. There will also be a crackdown on dodgy landlords with the introduction of a landlord and estate agent blacklist available to renters. False, misleading, and deceptive claims by landlords

will also be outlawed. A new commissioner for residential tenancies will be set up to help champion the rights of Victorian renters and give them a voice in future reform of renting laws over the years to come. Premier Daniel Andrews said everyone deserves the chance to have a safe, secure and affordable home – whether they own their home or not. Visit www.rentfair.vic. gov.au for more information.

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THE City of Greater Bendigo has refused to change its mind on calling the new Kangaroo Flat aquatic centre the indigenous name Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre despite 56 of 63 submissions objecting to the title that was the unanimous choice of councillors. Most objectors during the 30day comment period asked that the name of the nearly-complete $31 million centre reflect the late Faith Leech, who in 1956 won Olympic gold for Australia in swimming. Ms Leech taught swimming at the Bendigo Aquatic Centre for years after her competitive

swimming career ended. Next Wednesday night, councillors will vote to start community consultation on the proposal that the Barnard Street swimming centre bear Ms Leech’s name. Councillors will also vote to adopt Gurri Wanyarra, meaning kangaroo’s waterhole, as the permanent name for the new complex at Kangaroo Flat. The recommendation also ignores suggestions by both the Dja Dja Wurrung and a petition signed by more than 450 people that the recreation precinct surrounding the aquatic centre be named Gurri Wanyarra. The submission of the Dja Dja

Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation notes the concern of “a section of the community that arose from the announcement of the Dja Dja Wurrung language Gurri Wanyarra being used as the naming of this centre”.

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“The Dja Dja Wurrung also would look towards some form of mutually beneficial outcomes at a community level. “And it is for this reason that we have spoken privately to members of the community that have ex-

The Dja Dja Wurrung also would look towards some form of mutually beneficial outcomes

“Firstly we would like to thank the (council) for its consideration of our language and recognition of our involvement,” the submission said.

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pressed concern about the naming of the aquatic centre.” Their submission said the corporation would support applying the indigenous name to the greater

area around the precinct, and an alternative name for the centre. Regardless of the outcome, broader talk about the proposed name was positive for the indigenous community because it recognised their culture and “we would think shows a very healthy degree of maturity in out broader community in respect of our culture which the council has always shown to us”. Council officers noted in the agenda that despite the Kangaroo Flat pool including seating for events, the Bendigo Aquatic Centre remained the primary venue for major swimming events. The Kangaroo Flat centre is due to be opened in 2018.

Homestead back on sale ONE of the region’s most prized historic homes is back on the market. Billed as one of the finest examples of gold rush architecture, 160-yearold Ravenswood Homestead and other historic buildings on the property, have been beautifully maintained and restored. The property has undergone extensive renovations, with 10 external cottages/houses, created from original 1890s outbuildings, transformed into boutique accommodation. The property’s brick and granite stables have been re-developed into a function centre, with seating for 150. Ravenswood Homestead was last listed for sale in early 2014, and after an international advertising campaign, was sold in August 2015. Selling agents McKean McGregor describe the property as being set for its latest incarnation as a premiere events and accommodation facility alongside a family home rivalling any historic homestead Australia-wide. The property is listed for auction on Friday, November 17.

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Growing interest in the Reading Bug Egg

The Reading Bug Egg made another appearance at Eaglehawk Primary School this week, Bendigo MP Lisa Chesters the guest reader. This program was created by The Smith Family and Discovery Centre as part of a goal to encourage young students in Bendigo to read and gain confidence in literature. The egg is passed around to different schools each week, with the students

reading to it during class. It will eventually hatch in November, due to growing in size from being read to by different students. The egg will remain at Eaglehawk Primary School for the week, with students having weighed and measured its growth, it being one kilogram heavier and 24 centimetres longer than the week before.

Based at Eaglehawk and Eaglehawk North primary schools, The Reading Bug Egg has had a number of guest readers including the Eaglehawk CFA, Ian Shelton, Danielle Snowden and many others. During the school holidays, the egg was at the Eaglehawk Library for children to visit and read to as it continued to grow. – Georgia Bottams

MINISTER for sport John Eren will tour the Bendigo Stadium redevelopment today as construction of the $20 million facility takes shape. Flooring has been laid in the stadium’s show court area in recent weeks and the internal fit-out is gaining pace. Mr Eren will be joined by stadium CEO Nathan O’Neill and representatives from technology firm Cloud Copy Click to unveil a new high-tech virtual reality installment. The two organisations have also entered into a technology partnership for the stadium, which will feature a new function area and offices as well as the 4000-seat showcourt. Mr O’Neill last week told the Weekly construction remains on track to be completed next March.

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An eye on the future state and international flights in and out of Bendigo Airport. Bendigo would be regarded as a university city. In the future described in the plan, there will be regular train services to all stations in Bendigo and Elmore, and frequent services to Castlemaine and Echuca. There will be further expansion plans for the Bendigo hospital precinct and the St John of God hospital and the city will become home to a health research institute. The community would have a strong knowledge of the importance of indigenous people in the history of the region, and small townships are thriving. The Bendigo CBD would be an employment hub, including for medium and large businesses

IT requires more than 30 years of work, but council has identified new schools, a better airport and TAFE, more student housing and an upgrade to Bendigo Creek as infrastructure that is required to accommodate a population of more than 200,000. Council has released a Plan Greater Bendigo draft strategy which it describes as a first of its kind, representing long-term planning for the region including a list of projects and infrastructure whittled down from 70 to a top priority list of 18. Describing a future Bendigo as it grows towards 2050, the plan sees Marong Business Park as home to medium and large-scale business, and commercial inter-

and state and federal government agencies. “There are now substantially more commuters arriving at Bendigo station each morning,” the plan said. “This has been complemented by the redevelopment of vacant

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thriving law precinct and day and night time economy. In terms of energy, Bendigo would export energy and the reduction in energy costs in line with renewable energy has attracted many businesses. Households have low or no en-

There are now substantially more commuters arriving at Bendigo station each morning

land in and around the Bendigo train station, giving it a European feel and creating an impressive sense of arrival into the city centre.” The plan aspires to have almost 10,000 people living the city centre in medium-density housing and shop-top apartments, and there a

has become an international visitor attraction. The council said the plan was deliberately aspirational. “It presents a collective vision for how the delivery of infrastructure will be used to not only support population and employment growth, but in better connecting and creating healthier more inclusive communities,” the plan said. “The next step in the process is to consult with the community, stakeholders and government agencies on the Plan Greater Bendigo draft documents. “This will include views around the current list of projects, identifying if there are any projects missing and any ideas around progressing initiatives.” The plan is due for completion by January 2018.

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INTERNATIONAL engineering firm ARUP will carry out the pre-feasibility study on the proposed pumped hydro project using Bendigo’s disused mine shafts to generate power. Energy minister Lily D’Ambrosio announced the state government grant in April. The study on the Bendigo project started late last month. The $130,000 contributed by the Victorian government was supplemented by $50,000 from council. In a Bendigo Weekly article published in September, Bendigo Sustainability Group member Keith Reynard described the project as a form of energy storage. The network of mines and shafts under the city have different elevations, the depths from which water can be pumped in periods of low power usage, and dropped in periods of high usage. Pumps would be powered by solar energy. Early calculations suggest the facility could generate up to 785 kilowatts per hour. “Solar pumped hydro has the potential to store and generate significant amounts of energy,” Ms D’Ambrosio said. “This feasibility study is the first key step towards realising the benefits of solar pumped hydro for the Bendigo region.”

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IF Vision Australia’s Chris Edwards had his way, he would ask designers of the touch screen to try a new virtual reality experience that simulates the four most common eye conditions. Mr Edwards, the organisation’s strategic partners manager who has almost no vision, said the virtual reality technology gave sighted people the experience of living life through the eyes of a person with low vision or blindness. “It would be great for people that are planners to experience virtual reality, people who are thinking about developing transport or new products, people who are building touch screens where we face barriers, we would like people to experience that,” he said. The new VR experience was developed by a Vision Australia team, including Bendigo regional practice leader Virginia McDonald, and asks participants wearing a headset to explore a virtual loungeroom through filters which replicate impaired vision for the conditions of age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts and diabetic retinopathy. The conditions are the four most common in Australia and Mrs McDonald said their incidence was increasing as the country’s population grew older. With the headset on, VR participants are asked to make a phone call to experience the challenge of using a touch screen. “Then we show you a post-environment of how Vision Australia has modified the environment to help the person,” Mrs McDonald said. “It is taking all the head

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“I am not going to go into names but there has been some mayors in my time in Bendigo when you think, how did they get there,” Mr Gregson said. “If they are a product of this philosophy that you have got to have a different one every year, then maybe you shouldn’t. “If you think about it, the way the councillors are appointed to the various boards and committees in the community, they don’t have to change every year. “For example you could get someone on the art gallery board who can stay there for four years and it gives them a chance to

build up a bit of background knowledge in that portfolio and to perhaps become more useful board members as well.” Constituents can expect to find out early next week who will fill the role in 2018. Councillors are expected to vote for nominees on Monday and Cr O’Rourke will chair her last ordinary meeting next Wednesday if she is overlooked. Her successor will be officially installed before the November 15 meeting. Cr O’Rourke has confirmed her intention to renominate, saying she would be honoured to serve again as mayor. Cr Emond was contacted for comment.

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BENDIGO could be well placed to become the headquarters of a government department in finance, health or education after members of a federal government select committee said they were envious of the city’s transport links and regarded business and service development here as best practice. Indi MP Cathy McGowan, in Bendigo this week to hear from central Victorian organisations about regional development, said she had watched the growth of the city including the increase in transport services, and wanted to apply Bendigo’s example elsewhere. “We are Johnny-come-lately to this, so anything we can learn for our electorate would be great, but also to take to other regions of Australia,” Ms McGowan said. The report of the Select Committee on Regional Development and Decentralisation will be made public by the end of February 2018. In pitching to become home to government and corporate organisations, Bendigo leaders called for better connectivity including more rail services and an improvement in broadband capability, and more deliberate investment in regional areas rather than project funding. City of Greater Bendigo chief executive Craig Niemann said transport links including roads,

selling the city: Margaret O’Rourke and Craig Niemann. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN rail and air travel were a critical factor in convincing business and government services to move out of metropolitan areas. Bendigo has 24 daily rail services per day, a number Murray MP Damien Drum compared with Shepparton’s three services. Mr Niemann cited the 2012 move of State Trustees to Bendigo as a success story with the regional jobs oversubscribed leading up to the opening of the new Edwards Street office. The select committee, chaired by Queensland MP John McVeigh, will report on conditions and infrastructure that facilitate public sector location. “Not every small country

town can accommodate or accept a large organisation,” Mr McVeigh said. “We have heard, for example, the Rural Finance Corporation and its move to Bendigo some years ago, a very successful move but we have heard today that there are those that suggest there could have been better preparation for the new cohort of professionals who came in (such as) training, career development, liaison with the local business community at the time. “So successful move but there are suggestions about how they may have been done better.” The RFC was sold to Bendigo and Adelaide Bank in 2014 but it moved to the regional city as

a government farming finance agency in the 1990s. Representatives from the bank, including customer executive Marnie Baker and engagement innovation executive Robert Musgrove, also testified to the committee. Speaking to media outside the hearings, Bendigo MP Lisa Chesters said the city had an expertise in rural finance but the government had already announced its Rural Investment Corporation would be based in Orange in New South Wales. “(Bendigo and Adelaide Bank is) now in active discussions with the government about how they can be involved,” Ms Chesters said.

NBN ships in local team to ease rollout NBN will dedicate a team of people to Bendigo to educate locals about the rollout of broadband as it nears completion in the city. The local team, including leader Ebony Aitken, network engineers and deployment specialists has committed to “help identify and resolve issues in a timely manner”. But Labor’s minister for regional communications has described the location of a similar team in Coffs Harbour as a poor attempt at a public relations exercise. “There are very real problems with the NBN being rolled out under Malcolm Turnbull, particularly in regional areas,” Stephen Jones, the

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member for the seat of Whitlam, said. “Regional Australia is fed up with the spin, the NBN ping pong and worthless advertising. People want answers and they want solutions. “Above all, they just want their broadband services to work.” Mr Jones has written to NBN chief executive Bill Morrow asking if the local teams represent an increase in jobs in community relations. In announcing the launch of the team, Ms Aitken said there were almost 42,000 local homes and businesses in the City of Greater Bendigo local government area that could connect to NBN. She said the remaining 14,000 premises

would be connected this year and throughout 2018. “With the rollout almost complete in Bendigo, it is more important than ever we continue to educate local communities on the status of the rollout, what they need to do to connect as well as how to resolve any issues,” Ms Aitken said. “Although retail service providers should always be the first point of contact for any resident or business having issues with their broadband connection, the new NBN local unit will be a dedicated team working with local stakeholders and community groups to help ensure local problems are identified early and addressed.”

upgrade for school AN upgrade at Catholic College Bendigo will feature a two-storey learning hub on the La Valla campus with existing buildings being demolished to make way for the new development. The classrooms will be a combination of general and flexible learning spaces with connections to an outdoor deck and dedicated art, drama and music spaces. Gallery areas, which will run down the centre of the new building’s ground and second floors, will be used for gatherings and to display student work. Member for Bendigo East Jacinta Allan was on hand to turn the first sod. “We are delivering on our promises and making sure that families in Bendigo have access to first-rate schools with the best facilities,” she said.

MAd ride for students Victory Christian College recently had two students, and one past student, take part in the MADCOW (make a difference, change our world), MADRide. The strenuous ride started on September 17 and went through until October 8. The ride included 25 cyclists and 25-30 support crew who rode from Bunbury WA to Bendigo. The aim of the 3500-kilometre journey was to raise money to break the cycle of poverty. Year 10 students Jacob Lovell, Ethan Coleman and his brother Jacob who graduated last year, completed the ride, raising more than $6000 between them.

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BENDIGO’S proud cycling community is gearing up for the inaugural GJ Gardner Bendigo Cycling Classic to be held on Sunday, October 29. The event offers cyclists the chance to enjoy one of four rides throughout some of the region’s most spectacular countryside. There is a broad range of rides on offer, including a family friendly 25-kilometre ride, the 35km social classic, the 60km challenge classic for riders with more fitness and experience, and the challenging gran fondo classic 100km ride that will take cyclists down to Harcourt and around the back

of Mount Alexander before riders make their way back to the finish line. A group of passionate, community-minded cyclists have formed a committee to create the event for Bendigo and have teamed up with two local charities, The OTIS Foundation and Give Me 5 For Kids. OTIS Foundation general manager Rachel Mason said her organisation was thrilled, and grateful, to be one of the beneficiaries of the classic. “Not only will this be great for Bendigo but the funds raised for OTIS in particular will go a long way to providing the amazing gift of time and space at one of our 36 retreats, for those fac-

ing the challenges of breast cancer,” she said. “The OTIS Foundation makes up to 4,000 nights available at no cost each year and whilst we are a local charity based in Bendigo, we provide this very important service nationally. “These retreats offer time out to relax, reconnect and re-group at a time that guests need it most. It is a chance to create special memories with loved ones and sadly for some it is the last opportunity they have to spend time away with their family.” For more information on the classic, including how to enter any of the four rides on offer, visit www. bendigocyclingclassic.com.au

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BOTH sides of government have traded barbs over the state of education in regional areas after a forum in Bendigo this week. Several school principals joined Nationals senator for northern Victoria Bridget McKenzie at the Capital Theatre to discuss the state of education in remote and regional areas. Following the forum on Tuesday, Senator McKenzie said it was great to have the discussion about education in rural areas. But federal Bendigo MP Lisa Chesters returned serve on Wednesday, effectively labelling it a waste of time and money. “I can not believe that this Liberal National government’s priority is another review and not allocating this funding directly to schools most in need,” she said. The forum was part of a series of events around the country talking about education priorities in regional areas. They are being led by Flinders University’s John Halsey, and focus on the barriers and successes that impact on students’ education, including transition to further study, training and employment. Areas such as Narrabri and Dubbo in New South Wales and Smithton and Strahan in Tasmania had previously hosted forums, as had several locations in Queensland. “These forums are an important opportunity for regional residents to have their say on important educational issues,” Senator McKenzie said. Splitting the difference between the political sides in the debate were the schools and other members of

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V/Line improves on Bendigo line SERVICE performance on the Bendigo line has been praised by V/Line after jumping five per cent in September, but the network has still not met its benchmark. On-time performance was at 91 per cent for the month, the second best of all the lines across the network and the best figure in more than a year. While V/Line’s more than two-year shortfall of not meeting the 92 per cent on-time target for Bendigo services continued, chief operating officer Carol-Anne Nelson said it was a marked improvement partly due to timetable changes. “We introduced a new timetable at the end of August, which has bedded down really well and that’s come through in the latest performance figures, particularly for the Bendigo line which is great,” she said. “Of the 843 services that ran for the month, 767 arrived at their destination on time and reliability also

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150 years at Violet Street THERE have been plenty of students pass through Violet Street Primary School, 150 years’ worth in fact. The school is celebrating with an open afternoon on Saturday, October 21. The event will run from 1pm until 5pm. It all kick off with the opening ceremony, followed by a welcome to country, roll call and importantly, the cutting of the birthday cake. From 1.30pm the school will be open for

visitors to browse the displays and meet old friends. Principal Mandy Costello said the school inviting all past and present students, teachers, staff and parents to join the anniversary celebrations at the school. “Help us to celebrate this wonderful achievement and the history of our school,” she said. The school is on the corner of Webster and Old Violet streets, Bendigo.

A FLASH flood warning system will be investigated for residents along the upper length of Bendigo Creek as part of a broader regional flood management plan. The warning system could be as sophisticated as a text message alert during severe weather, but its exact form will be decided after community feedback, according to Shaun Morgan who is managing the project for the North Central Catchment Management Authority. Mr Morgan, NCCMA regional floodplan management strategy project manager, said after compiling flood studies for urban areas in the catchment covering 14 local government areas, the next stage of the plan was to fill in the gaps and create a plan with regional coverage. Having compiled a list of flood mitigation options for each LGA, the authority is seeking agreement with councils and other agencies before requesting funding. The report lists investigating “the use and benefit of a

local flash flood warning system for Bendigo Creek and McIvor Creek upstream of Eppalock to inform Heathcote” as one of 11 options in greater Bendigo. Others include formalising arrangements for the Epsom and Huntly levees and funding two employees for community consultation.

We are now looking for... feedback prior to finalising the strategy “We have spoken with councils and communities over the past few months and they have told us what actions they want to see happen and what their priorities are,” Mr Morgan said. “We have prioritised

Health support for refugees Bendigo Community Health Services will invest $80,000 into improving access and awareness of mental health services for refugees in Bendigo. The state government awarded the $80,000 Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Grant to Bendigo Community Health Services on Tuesday as part of Mental Health Week. The grants are designed to support culturally and linguistically diverse Victorians experiencing or at risk of poor mental health. Bendigo Community Health Services cultural diversity and relationships team manager Kaye Graves said understanding the lived experience of the refugee was key to improving their mental health. “Many people of refu-

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gee background require support for issues including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder and substance misuse,” Ms Graves said. “Their lived experience combined with language barriers, cultural beliefs and poor health literacy may stop people from seeking help.” Ms Graves said BCHS would work with the refugee community, health professionals and community leaders to improve services and increase awareness of what support was available in Bendigo. “We need to identify those most at risk and learn more about their lived experiences to identify risks and enhance the protective factors that influence mental health,” Ms Graves said.

“We need to generate more discussion about mental ill health and reduce the stigma that surrounds this issue.” Ms Graves said the project would increase understanding of the refugee journey and the impact of trauma on learning to ensure services were inclusive, safe and culturally sensitive. “We want to look at ways of reducing the mental health risk such as providing opportunities for people to socialise through settlement activities, cultural events or celebrations and general recreational activities,” she said. Visit www.bchs.com.au to learn more about the refugee settlement services at Bendigo Community Health Services.

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of the usual cost at their Bendigo store. Microchipping is still the most reliable way to reunite a lost pet with its owner and this year the company is hoping to microchip 10,000 pets at stores across the country. This could save animals from a visit to the pound and owners from a distressing search for

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Bendigo Weekly – Friday, October 13, 2017 FIREARMS handed in A three-month amnesty aimed at reducing the risk of firearms and weapons falling into the wrong hands has seen thousands of firearms surrendered in Victoria. Rifles, shotguns, handguns and swords were among the items crushed and melted or registered after they were surrendered during the National Firearm Amnesty, which concluded at the end of September. While 3654 firearms had been surrendered as of 25 September, the final figures are likely to climb to about 4000 surrendered firearms once the returns have been finalised. Licensing and Regulation Division Superintendent Paul Millett said police were pleased with the results which represented the most effective firearm amnesty Victoria had seen for a decade.

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THIS weekend, Bendigo’s Jason Sim will put himself through hell in search of the heaven that comes with being able to say you completed Hawaii’s Kona Ironman, the ultimate one day test of endurance and toughness in world sport. He’s not the only Bendigo athlete taking part in the 3.8-kilometre swim, 180km bike ride and 42km marathon, with fellow Bendigo Triathlon Club member John Flood once again staring down the challenge of Kona, triathlon’s holy grail. Earlier this week, as Sim sat down with the Weekly outside a local cafe, a succession of people passing by pause to offer their regards and wish the quietlyspoken Sim well. Not just because they know him, but also because they want to show their respect and acknowledgement for what he is attempting to do. You also get a sense they understand and appreciate what this means to Sim, and also how hard he’s worked to qualify for Kona. A long-time devotee of tria-

thlon, Sim says it was an impulse decision made in consultation with wife Amy back in August to enter a half-ironman event in China that doubled as a qualifier for Kona. That event saw him jump on a plane one Thursday, fly about 7500km to Qujing, compete at an event held more than 2000 metres above sea level, then fly back to Australia the next day, all in a bid to qualify for the pinnacle that is Kona. “It was something I’ve never experienced before… that altitude is the highest you can get in Australia… and that’s where we started,” Sim said. Swimming almost 2km at altitude was hard enough, but it was when Sim started his 21km run that he realised just how difficult this was going to be. “It felt like you were running with a stitch the whole time, and you had weights on your legs, it was incredible – by far the hardest event I’ve ever done,” he said. “Mentally I thought I just have to put one foot in front of the other because I wanted that spot.” Because of China’s strict in-

ternet policies and a ban on Facebook, Sim did not know he had finished 40th overall, or as the 33rd male until he spoke to his family back in Bendigo later that day. More importantly, he finished third in his age category and in doing so, secured the final qualifying spot for this weekend’s epic Kona iron man event. All the training in the world cannot adequately prepare an athlete for the harsh extremes of Kona, where every athlete’s physical and mental capabilities are tested across one of the most stunning and unique landscapes on the planet. To prepare himself for the heat and humidity that will be his constant companions this weekend, Sim spent his Bendigo winter training indoors with the heater and the clothes dryer on, venturing out into the cold to run wearing multiple layers of clothing. “I’ve watched every You Tube clip I can find looked at all the pros, purely just to find out what it takes to get to the finish line,” he said.

Wife Amy, and daughters Emerson (11) and Dylan (9) remain his primary motivation, and he says their support, not just at Kona this weekend, but for many years and at countless events across Victoria and Australia, have helped him prepare for the toughest test of his life. “It’s what will get me to the finish line,” he said. “The race in China was without question the hardest race I’ve ever done and the number one thing that got me to the finish line and the place I did was knowing it will get the spot for my girls to see me at Kona.” For Sim, Kona is about fulfilling a long held dream, and the chance to share his dream with his family. “I love the challenge, I love the feeling of being fit but above all, it actually allows me to be productive and capable of handling the day to day things that come your way, be that home, work or otherwise,” he said. “My number one goal is the finish line, so that my girls see me finish, and that’s something they’ll hang onto for the rest of their lives.”

One of Australia’s most talented singer songwriters, Monique diMattina, will perform in Bendigo this evening at a special twilight jazz event. Monique diMattina is a Fulbright scholar, singer and songwriter. She is best known for her piano stylings, catchy grooves and for bringing popular music and jazz together. Girton Grammar School’s Steve Vine, said it is an honour and a thrill to host such a talented musical icon in Bendigo. “We are all extremely excited that Monique diMattina will visit Bendigo and we invite any jazz or pop lovers to come along and enjoy her incredible tones and playful lyrics,” he said. Tickets for the event on Friday, October 13 are $15 (BYO picnic) and are available at trybooking.com/RHPL

an innovative SCHOOL Bendigo South East College has been recognised among Australia’s most revolutionary schools in The Educator’s third annual Innovative Schools report. The latest report features 40 of the most innovative institutions as they lead the way in efforts to best prepare students for the future. From a new record number of nominations received across the country, The Educator has selected 40 schools determined as worthy of special recognition. These schools have put forward innovative and creative practices in their curriculum that improved teaching and learning outcomes while engaging students throughout their learning journey.

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Bendigo writer Kaye Dobbie, has been published in many languages and countries including the US and Germany. “The Germans love my books,” Kaye said, clearly bemused. “They’ve really taken off there.” Sitting in the dining room of her charming Quarry Hill home, Dobbie said she was thrilled with her publisher’s response to her books and increased sales. While her writing has explored several genres, including Australian historical fiction, Kaye’s latest book, Willow Tree Bend (Mira 2017) is a good example of the popular form of women’s fiction in which she specialises. Willow Tree Bend switches between a young girl’s life as a cocktail waitress in a St Kilda nightclub in 1969 and her sister’s life in a country town in 2000. Kaye grew up on Daphne du Maurier and Mary Stewart so her penchant for murder, mystery and romance is no surprise. Exploring historical and modern stories demands a particular knowledge of those times and Kaye said one of her major resources is the State Library of Victoria. “They’re wonderful. I usually send them an email and back will come the information,” she said. Her other source of information is her accountant husband Robin Dobbie who may not have her literary bent but has a wealth of factual information she can call upon. “The only factual mistake I can think of that I made was getting the publishing date wrong for one of the Harry Potter books,” Ms Dobbie said. She said her ambitions as a

published: Kaye Dobbie in her Bendigo home. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN writer were ignited when she won a local short story contest. “It was the Big River short story contest and I was 18. I’ve been writing ever since,” she said. “I did stop writing once for a year but I really missed it. I think writing is an important part of who I am. “It’s also a distraction from other matters when you become absorbed in a book.” Ms Dobbie said she doesn’t

start with a plan. “Sometimes I will have two or three starts and then the story will start to reveal itself,” she said. “I always write several drafts of a book and then I sit back and wait for feedback from the publisher’s editors. “They will usually do a structural edit and then a line edit. I find this part of the writing process relatively tedious but of course it has to be done. I’m generally a

slow writer but the pressure is on at the moment.” Ms Dobbie said publishers used to have an expectation that a book would take 12 months to write. “That expectation is changing and the time to write the book is getting shorter,” she said. On which note we bid farewell to Ms Dobbie and leave her to her latest, two-book contract.

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Bike trail call overdue In answer to the council’s call for views on bike trails, this is overdue and maps should have been available previously. There has probably been a misconception that cycling tourists would not inject funds into the local economy. The Sedgwick Hall is an ideal place for riders to meet for socialising, nutrition and possibly entertainment. It is also an ideal destination for riders leaving North Harcourt after breakfast. The plan should also be extended to the area between Olympic Parade, Edwards Road and Lockwood Road with access via Aspinall Street and Symons Street with its fantastic downhill run. For those going further, Gar Road (Coach Road) provides riders from Bendigo opportunity to tackle the south face of Big Hill or riders coming from Castlemaine to avoid it. The Strathfieldsaye side of the range is a rain shadow area and a good place to head in a storm, while the Calder Alternate route to Marong is often dry when it is raining in Bendigo. For triathletes Crusoe Reservoir is an ideal focal point with access to and from Break O’Day Hill. Mick Sandiford, Bendigo

Why I campaign Since the announcement there would be a postal survey on marriage equality, I have campaigned in earnest for a strong yes result. I have chosen to do this for many reasons. Initially, it was simply because I strongly believe that everyone should have equality in law. However, in the past weeks, my resolve to fight for this yes campaign has hardened, almost exponentially. Every day, the no campaign strengthens the promise I made to myself when this began – that I would do all that I could to help my LGBTQI friends and family. And so, when I heard of people going to anti-LGBTQI meetings “looking for some fags to bash”, I ordered rainbow flags to share with my friends. When I heard of priests telling parishioners that if they speak out in public about voting yes, they should be banned from attending Mass, I planned another action. When I saw my friends told they

are worth less than heterosexual couples, I called another relative to ask them to vote yes. When friends cried at the hate they face in their schools, I asked another business for their support. When told by yet another man who had deserted his children that gay couples who want children are selfish, I found two more people to help with the campaign. When told by an elderly woman that her marriage means more than anything “two poofters could possibly understand” I talked to my local councillor. And then, when a 17-year-old girl told me that she thought her town hated her, but that the yes posters she sees around Bendigo give her hope, I doubled on my efforts. I could go on. And on. And you know what? None of this compares to what my friends and family are facing every day, as this reprehensible survey legitimises the constant hate directed at them. But for every hateful lie spewed by the anti-equality campaign, I will take another positive action for my friends and family in the hope that one day, this period will be thought of as yet another time Australians fought for equality and won. Natasha Joyce, Bendigo

Scaremongering In response to the letter in last week’s Bendigo Weekly that the no campaign was not allowed to speak. The writer must be delusional or does not watch television at all to have missed the bombardment of advertisements every night from the no campaign. What’s more, the huge question of who has been paying for all these false, scaremongering ads has now been answered with the revelation of the $1 million donation from the Anglican church. It makes one wonder how much has been contributed by other religious institutions, but one thing is for sure if the Anglican church can afford to squander money like this then it does not need any more donations from me. Allan Trevena, Long Gully

Too early to call Once same-sex marriage became regarded as a matter of equality, it followed that the concept of discrimination would be introduced into the debate. Discrimination is considered as

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inherently wrong and destructive. Yet we exercise it every day in necessary and positive ways to further our aims; for example, which club should I join? Rotary or Hell’s Angels? Its use even extends into the area of marriage, as some relationships are rightly deemed to be unsuitable for marriage, even if loving. Sister/brother and adult/minor marriages are proscribed for the good reason of protecting children. It will take a generation before a complete, impartial assessment can be carried out on the welfare of children acquired by same-sex couples, whether married or otherwise. Brian Stanmore, Junortoun

Conflicted relationship As Foreign Minister Julie Bishop commits $5 million to the Rohingya humanitarian crisis and calls for Myanmar’s authorities to protect civilian life, the Australian government is refusing permanent visas and family reunion to the few Rohingyan refugees living in Australia. The Rohingya are an ethnic minority from the western coastal province of Rakhine State, in Myanmar, a stateless people, forbidden to vote and denied citizenship. The Rohingya were once recognized as an indigenous ethnic group, serving as representatives in the parliament and as government officials until the military junta

took power (1962), and systematically deprived Rohingya of their rights. Before World War II, Rakhine State was a province of British India. During the war, Rakhine was given autonomy under the Japanese occupation of Burma. The Rohingya fought with the British, against local Rakhine, who were allied with the Japanese. In 1948, Burma gained independence and Rakhine became a colony of Burma. The new government denied citizenship to the Rohingya, subjecting them to extensive discrimination. From the 1950s there has been growing pressure for Rakhine independence. In 1978, 1990s, 2001 and 2016, Myanmar military operations crushed ongoing unrest. In August 2017, Rakhine police posts and an army base were attacked, leaving 71 dead. The Myanmar government raided Rohingya villages in attacks as the UN described as “textbook example of ethnic cleansing”. The Myanmar army have been accused of wide-scale human rights violations, claims which the government dismisses as “exaggerations”. One million Rohingya lived in Myanmar before the 2016–17 crisis. In recent weeks the UN estimated 270,000 Rohingya fled Myanmar, crossing into Bangladesh, many with bullet wounds, and stories of mass killings, arson, infanticide,

and gang rapes. Australian has resettled only 37 Rohingyan refugees since 2013. In 2015 when 1000 Rohingyans were rescued by Indonesian fishermen, Tony Abbott, famously declared “Nope, nope, nope” to accepting Rohingyan refugees, even calling for Malaysia and Thailand to turn away boats of Rohingyan asylum seekers. During this latest crisis in Myanmar, our government returned a 53-year-old Rohingyan refugee (in Australia for medical treatment) to Manus Island. Since his return, officials have tried to force him to sign PNG resettlement papers or return to Myanmar. Refugee advocate Ian Rintoul said recently the government should immediately release all Rohingyan refugees in Manus and Nauru and bring them to Australia. Rohingyan refugees in Australia should be granted permanent visas and be allowed to bring their families. Foreign minister Julie Bishop said Australia was deeply concerned by the escalating violence in Myanmar’s Rakhine State, and was committed to responding to the crisis. But when asked if Australia would consider taking any Rohingya refugees, she said Australia wanted them to return to their country if possible. Jan Govett, Strathdale

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Building momentum Next week, greater Bendigo’s nine elected councillors face arguably the toughest decision they’ve had to make since they were elected 12 months ago – choosing who will lead them, and our city, for the next 12 months. Once that’s sorted, attention will inevitably turn to the selection of the next chief executive officer, having opted to advertise the position held by Craig Niemann for almost a decade. Then, there’s the next state election, which is just 13 months away, and it’s not unrealistic to suggest that the handing down of the state budget in May signifies the start of the unofficial campaign towards what is expected to be an extremely close and tight election on Saturday, November 24, 2018. While both Jacinta Allan and Maree Edwards hold their respective seats of Bendigo East and Bendigo West by a reasonable margin, no one ever takes elections in Bendigo for granted, and nor should they.

Editorial Comment Incumbent Margaret O’Rourke faces a tough predicament come Monday’s expected vote. No other councillor has ever served two consecutive terms as mayor, and Cr O’Rourke will be battling history, as well as another worthy candidate for the coveted role of mayor. The philosophical approach that says Bendigo should simply rotate the mayoral position so that four enthusiastic councillors all get the chance to lead our city over the duration of their tenure lacks substance. It should only ever be about who of those eligible councillors is the best person to lead, but in fairness to everyone involved, that’s not an easy assessment to make when some contenders may not have had the chance to display

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their leadership credentials. And just as it’s much easier said than done to try and decipher who can lead, when not everyone has had the chance to display their leadership wares, the fact that someone has already led should never be a circumstance that disqualifies them from being able to do the job again. This mayoral election is crucial for Bendigo, arguably more so than any other in a very long time. One of the current group of councillors’ greatest strengths has been the unity and discipline they have exhibited during the first year of their tenure. It’s been a building block towards hopefully greater things in the next few years as Bendigo looks to maintain the considerable momentum we’ve established over a decade, and to cement this city’s reputation as Australia’s most liveable regional city, as a smart city and as the place those of us lucky enough to live here can continue to be immensely proud of.

Focus shift to ease the pain Just after Christmas last year, a colleague of mine was standing out the front of his Bendigo home, waving goodbye to family members about to embark on the journey back to their respective homes, when he was overcome with concern for their safety on the roads during the busy Christmas holiday season. He’s since recounted his apprehension and uneasiness about this to me, and it’s something I’ve not forgotten. Victorians are overwhelmed each year with the message about how dangerous it can be when travelling on our roads, and this message is put to us all daily via the extensive advertising campaigns commissioned by the Transport Accident Commission on behalf of the Victorian govern-

ment. The TAC has done a brilliant job over the past couple of decades to reduce the state’s road toll, and deserves our collective praise and thanks for the world class work it continues to do. My colleague also said the TAC works with a budget of more than

involved in a traffic accident, and that organisations such as Lifeline are in dire need of further support, having only pennies to fund their valuable work when compared to the TAC. Approximately 45 per cent of all Victorians will experience mental

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illness in their lifetime, and in May’s state budget, the government allocated a record $325.7 million towards mental health services across the state. Lifeline’s annual report for 2015/16 shows that the 13 11 14 service answered a record 975,144 calls from Australians in crisis. Alarmingly, a fur-

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ITHOUT meaning to sound like a total dotard (yes Donald you’re not the only one) as the years go by I find it more difficult to negotiate the city traffic. OK, I freak out, grip the steering wheel tightly, perspire (I’m a lady) and have kittens. Oh yes, I also shut my eyes. Last time I was in the “Big Smoke” I found myself in a hook turn at a major intersection. Utterly terrified I rang up my son and told him about my predicament. “Mum,” he said,” listen carefully, whatever you do don’t shut your eyes.” “Got it, yes, got it. Don’t shut eyes.” “OK now when the lights turn red then you go.” “Oh no,” I said. “That can’t be right. Green is for go, red you stop. Everyone knows that darling.” “Mum are there any other cars in front of you? Just follow them when they turn.” Here I paused to allow the gravitas of the situation sink in. “I’m the first in the line.”

I knew I had to move when drivers started tooting at me and tram drivers clanged their bells. Desperate, I put my arm out of the window and wildly pointed in the direction I wanted to go and went for it. And yes, of course I shut my eyes. So far so good. All I had to do now was find a car park. I hate multi-level carparks and I am always reminded of the news story of an elderly couple who killed themselves in one. The poor chap obviously thought he had put his car in reverse but instead he went forwards, very fast and drove over the building’s edge, nose diving 10 floors to the ground below. I can drive up the multilevels OK, that’s no problem, although one time I drove

my car into the attendant’s booth before starting up the ramps. So there I was going up and up and up the ramps until I finally found a park on level eight which I carefully noted on my ticket. Upon my return to the building I took the stairs until I got to level eight, looked around for my car but couldn’t find it. Not good, not good at all. I walked down to the next level and the next and the next but still no car. Now I felt like the Seinfeld characters in the Parking Garage episode, only this wasn’t funny. I would indeed grow old here, eventually crawl under a car, curl up and die. It was at that desperate point that I looked up and noticed a strange phenom-

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enon. Every single floor level was called number eight. Now I thought I was in the movie Being John Malkovich. Strange. I took off my sunglasses and looked closer. There were some letters after the 8. Yes, the sign actually said 8km/h. I won’t inflict you with the details of how the boom gate wouldn’t open when I finally found my car and tried to get out. I won’t tell you about the machine that kept rejecting my ticket or the angry drivers behind me. Or the disembodied voice that told me to “turn the credit card upside down lady” and try again. All I can tell you is that hitting the Calder was bliss. I was heading home and I knew the way. – Dianne Dempsey

USTRALIAN artist Louiseann King says she draws on the rich symbolism of the natural world to probe broader cultural and social structures and histories. Her ongoing interest in the fragility and beauty of nature and her personal experience living in regional Australia is the subject of a major new installation presented by Bendigo Art Gallery as part of the annual Going Solo exhibition series. Arbor temporis momentum will offer a rich and immersive imagined landscape situated in an in-between, blurred or undefined time referencing both the past and the present. The work touches upon family and the lived experience of women in Australia, particularly in connection to the land, time and domestic enterprise. Central to the expression of King’s conceptual concerns is the process of collecting, salvaging, collating, comparing and contrasting, re-making and re-contextualising an array of objects within her work. Among other things these include discarded domestic items and furnishings, as well as botanical and avian specimens like native flora, bark shed from a tree and deceased birds. The latter, foraged from bushland near King’s home and studio in Eganstown, are cast in bronze and thus me-

morialised and woven into poetic layers into the work. King is the only artist in Victoria with a licence to collect native avian specimens that have died through natural or accidental causes. These and other botanical sheddings, as she calls them, are rendered timeless in bronze, pressed in paper and preserved in wax, evoking Victorian pastimes and scientific botanical specimen collecting. For arbor temporis momentum King has collaborated with renowned Australian sound artist Philip Samartzis to create an evocative soundscape from the bushland surrounding King’s studio which will be embedded within the final installation. Bendigo Art Gallery’s Going Solo exhibition is an annual exhibition, offering contemporary artists living and working in central Victoria the opportunity to produce a significant new body of work for solo exhibition at Bendigo Art Gallery.

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T’S been a long time between Bendigo gigs for local blues-alt-country five-piece, Sleepy West. “Bendigo Blues and Roots Music Festival last year – so two weeks shy of a year which is crazy,” front man Joel English told the Weekly. “To be honest, this year has just gone so fast, and we have all had big things happen. With five in the band – two in Bendigo and the others scattered around Melbourne, it can be hard to work out.” Sleepy West get re-acquainted with Bendigo at the Golden Vine on Saturday, October, 21. English is joined in Sleepy West by Jordan Allen on guitar, Brenton Rice on keyboards, Kai Lane-Uren on bass, and drummer Jayme Tolley. “We haven’t played there in so long. Too long,” English said. “So we’re pumped to get back on the stage at the Vine and play our first local show in ages. It’s always nice playing to our hometown.” The band has been working on new material. A third EP – following Tortures (2013), and Sleepy West (2016) – is planned for early 2018. Some of the new songs may get an airing at the Vine. “We might sneak a couple in. We have a new track called Coming Down, and maybe a couple others. We’ll see if they hold up at rehearsal and take it from there.” English said the band had a couple weekends in November to hit the studio. “I’m really pumped for this one,” he said. “We’re working with an awesome engineer-producer, and it will be cool to see what a fresh set of ears and ideas will give birth to. I feel like we’re at a bit of defining point as a band. “We all know each other well, and

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we’re working out where we want to take it; how we want to sound. Previously we recorded our favourite tracks at the time, which is great fun, but doesn’t always deliver the most cohesive of EPs. This time we’re being quite deliberate as to which songs we’re choosing.” Their song writing process is collaborative. “I bring the bare bones,” English said. “I often get an idea on paper and then sit on it for a week or so. Then I bring it to rehearsal, show it to the guys and they twist it, and bend it, and take bits out, add bits in, and shape it into an actual ‘song’. Then we test it at shows, see if it works, and go from there.” The Sleepy West sound draws from a variety of influences. This shows up in their shows. “Our sets go from soft heart-breakers, to country to rock to funk,” English said. Despite Sleepy West’s absence this past year, English has kept a close eye on the Bendigo music scene. “It has really boomed in the last

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two years. There is so much fresh talent and so many good bands popping up. It’s mind-blowing,” he said. English is looking ahead to the next phase in the Sleepy West’s evolution. “We’ll have the new EP in the new year. We’re well rested and fresh from our little hiatus. We’re gonna use that and the EP as a launching pad. I’m really stoked about where we’re heading style-wise.” Support comes from talented young Castlemaine-based singer Maya. Influenced by soul, pop and 1990s R&B, Maya won the 2017 Battle of the Bands Castlemaine heat. Sleepy West and Maya play at the Golden Vine on Saturday, October, 21. Doors at 8pm. Entrance is $5. – Simon Wooldridge Twitter: @spwooldridge

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HE Castlemaine Local and International Film Festival has now opened up its program to include an international section for its 2017 film competitions. Filmmakers can now also submit their short films via FilmFreeway.com, with the best entries to be screened at Castlemaine’s Theatre Royal. “As the standard of local entries has been so high in the past, we believe our local film makers can stand shoulder to shoulder with international filmmakers,” artistic direct David Thrussell said. Entrants for the inaugural international best short film category are invited to submit a film of up to 10 minutes’ duration.

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AN’T make it out to all the wineries of the Bendigo Wine Region for your vino fix? Not to worry, the Bendigo region winemakers are coming to central Bendigo. A Pop Up Wine Shop will set up at the top of View Street in central Bendigo for a very special six-day spot. It’s open now until Tuesday and locals and visitors can buy Bendigo’s best drops from

Dudley House, 60 View Street, Bendigo. The Pop Up Wine Shop comes from the Winemakers of Bendigo, a collective of 23 wineries from the historic wine region in northwest Victoria. It’s all part of Bendigo Uncorked Week running October 15. Details of the Pop Up Wine Shop and Bendigo Uncorked Week can be found at www.bendigowine.org.au

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A rollicking afternoon of free Australiana entertainment with song/music, bush verse and yarns. Walk up bush poets and songsters made most welcome. Details: 5441 5121. Tuesday, October 17 Cancer Support Group: 1pm until 3.30pm at Bendigo Health Hospital, Mercy Street. Cancer Centre on the group floor. Details: 5454 9251. Thursday, October 19 Old Time Dance: Eaglehawk Senior Citizens Hall, Darling Street. Eaglehawk. 8pm until 11pm. $5. Details: 54421815. Thursday, October 19 Twilight Croquet: Eaglehawk Croquet Club each Tuesday and Thursday, 6pm. $8 per evening. Equipment and tuition supplied. Please wear flat-soled shoes. Details: 0417 313 760.

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HE high profile that Herbert Keck had attained, not only locally but also Victoria wide and beyond, has been clearly demonstrated over the months since I started this series. At the local level Keck’s nursery and orchard was a delight for those who wished to obtain quantities of freshly grown fruit and vegetables. Also, the provision of trees for public and private gardens like those at Fortuna, palms at the Ironbark Tennis Club, The Palms at Epsom and many located in suburban allotments. When some of Keck’s land was sold off some five decades ago the estate for housing was appropriately called The Palms. Keck was very actively involved in the Spring Gully Anglican Church of St Phillip’s, in fact Herbert helped in the late 1890s, to initiate its construction. Well-attended garden parties were held at his property to raise money for the building of St Phillips. Some of the St Paul’s Sunday school’s windows were incorporated into the weather board building. A few years after Keck’s passing in mid 1937, the weatherboard St Phillips was moved to the corner of Sommerville and Hallam streets forming the nucleus of Holy Trinity, now located appropriately in Keck Street, Flora Hill. Keck was the choir master at St Phillips for a number of years, later to be followed by Eva Hibberd. Active support for the Girl Guide

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and Scouting movement was manifest through the provision on Keck’s land of a large dam that could be used for swimming. There were log cabin type structures built for the scouts as well as a stone Girl Guide hut so they had facilities to utilise which were well out of town. He was presented with a special badge of recognition by wife of the Governor, Lady Somers, who headed the Girl Guides in Victoria, Keck valued this simple badge above the many splendid trophies that he had been awarded. There was also strong and practical support for the YWCA. Starting in 1898, Keck was elected to the Strathfieldsaye Shire Council, serving on that municipal body for 38 years. Keck was president of the shire in 1903/4, 1912/13, 1918/19, 1927/28 and 1936/37. Just before Keck’s passing in June 1937 he introduced the shire secretary Mr RB Brennan to the Minister for Public Works to lobby for funds for a replacement bridge over Mosquito Creek, this was successful. When the new bridge was completed it was named in Keck’s honour as a memorial. Fellow councillors at Strathfieldsaye had a very high opinion of Keck and his commitment and support in parliament for his home area. The Bendigo Province was the seat that Herbert Keck was elected to represent beginning October 1, 1921, he held the seat up until June 1, 1937.

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During the time as the MLC Keck was a strong advocate and promoter of irrigation, wanting an effective Department of Agriculture where he was always pushing for inspectors particularly to help eliminate pests and diseases. Keck was additionally keen on strict quarantine requirements, which was both a state and national responsibility. It was natural for him to be on the committee and a Life Governor of the Bendigo Agricultural Show Society, his role with the Horticultural Society has previously been noted. To quote from the Victorian Centenary Book, “One of the outstanding traits of his character is his sincerity. He is not merely a simple and conspicuous Australian, but one of the true Liberal Imperialists…His public life like his private life – irreproachable”. Keck pioneered the production of tobacco in the north of this state his contribution to the citrus industry has been immeasurable having not only his own orchard but having supplied hundreds of thousands of trees. One would imagine that such an active public man would have little or no time for himself, however he was a keen lawn bowler, playing for at that time the prestigious Bendigo Club.

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High country beckons Members of the Bendigo Legion Angling Club have recently returned from a few days fishing lake Dartmouth in the Mitta Mitta Valley, situated in the Alpine National Park east of Albury with varying degrees of success. Tim and Mick Ripper once again had an eventful Dartmouth trip, boating more than a third of the 70 trout landed between the nine anglers attending. The Rippers managed to reach their daily bag limit with apparent ease while Rob Tambyln and myself struggled to boat multiple fish during the extended long weekend. This year rainbow trout seemed more plentiful, with half a dozen rainbows caught with the biggest rainbow at 47 centimeters almost as long biggest brown which came in at 48cm. Generally the overall quality of the fish seemed to declined slightly from the last two years as the fish appeared slightly leaner. Regardless they are still better in far better condition than they were a decade ago when the dish resembled pick handles. Once again trolled bait seemed to be as effective as any other offering with many fish falling to a trolled scrub worm behind either Ford fenders or cow-bells. While reducing the fight of the fish significantly, these bladed attractors can

be very effective in attracting additional interest and seem to increase the strike rate considerably. Especially when trolled off a downrigger at between four and eight metres below the boat. Trolled Tamanian Devils, or tassies as they are affectionately known, still proved effective as well on the surface or just below, with no particular colour the standout performer. A tassie also accounted for the largest fish for the club’s Bullen Merri and Purrumbete trip the previous month, where I was fortunate enough to land a solid 57cm 2.5 kilogram rainbow trout of a silver, red and blue lure. From March 2016, social media reports have showed some truly impressive fish have been caught including salmon exceeding 8kg, brown trout to 6kg and rainbow trout to 3kg from these two crater lakes. Previously Chinook Salmon to 9kg (20lb) weren’t unheard of, going back to the halcyon days of the 1980s. Closer to home reports from Lake Eppalock appear to be patchy with the redfin a bit of a hit and miss affair and the golden perch anglers keeping mum about any action. However, as the weather warms and conditions stabilise things should improve considerably for both bait and lure anglers. – Nick Atyeo

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There is nothing like enjoying the great outdoors on horseback, as members of two of the district’s pony clubs discovered recently. Maldon Pony Club and Neaganer Park Pony Club recently held a joint rally with 35 members participating in day of show jumping, dressage, games and cross country events at Maldon Pony club’s grounds at Lewis Road last month. The club’s recently upgraded cross country course was also appreciated by all those attending thanks to the $15,000 worth of improvements. As a Pony Club Association of Victoria, Midland Zone affiliated club, Maldon holds regular events on the first Sunday of the month throughout the year for their two

Can you spot the difference? Seasons come and go and so does Henderson’s Compleat Angler annual sale from tomorrow Saturday, October 14 for one week only, with fantastic deals storewide at 214 Eaglehawk Road. New and bound to be a hit with local anglers is the exclusive new range of Yakamito lures, available only from Compleat Angler stores. Yakamito’s 65 millimetre lipless crankbait and 55mm vibe are a fraction of the cost of the well known and popular Japanese brand, with the added incentive of an additional 20 per cent discount for next week only. Smart anglers best get in early for the

dozen active members. Pony Club is now a truly international collective with more than 100,000 members across 15 countries, where members learn and perfect the many and varied aspects of riding and equine care. In Victoria there are around 200 affiliated clubs offering an excellent way for riders to learn in a fun and encouraging atmosphere, while providing the opportunity for new life-long friendships between members. Maldon Pony Club holds regular horse trials as well as their annual dressage and show jumping day which is always popular throughout the region. Visit www.ponyclubvic.org.au or maldon. ponyclubvic.org.au to find out more.

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“Back at the office, our experienced customer service team offer quality inks, toners and refills.” Peter said his office staff were also the first point of contact when investing in office equipment including copiers, document scanners, wide format printers and 3D printers. “We take the time to customise a package that suits your individual needs,” he said. “Why not join the growing number of businesses who benefit from owning their own fleet of devices which we monitor and feed with toner? “This popular option alleviates the need to purchase and store expensive toner sets ahead of time and there’s no complicated contracts.” To discover how Cartridge World can tailor a package to meet your business needs phone 5444 4984 to make an appointment.

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painters were required, and with many structures being of steel construction Hank had a few tricks up his sleeve. The head of maintenance at the time from Mt Isa in Queensland, was touring Tasmania and realised that Hank was treating the steel in a way he had never seen before. Hank declined a request to move to Mt Isa and the rest is now history. Thankfully things have moved on and Russell and his crew can be onsite in no time to discuss your needs, without a bicycle or top hat in sight. Today De Groot Roof Painting is on a mission to be the most dependable iron restoration company for residential and commercial property owners across Tasmania and Victoria. De Groot Roof Painting, phone 0427 399 897 or visit www.degrootroofpainting.com. au for more information.

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DARCIE DANIEL

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AEROPLANE Magazine x23 $8 the lot Ph 5446 1310

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CORDLESS Telephone, EC $20 Ph 0409 431 383 DECORATOR Vase, contempory, lime green 4cm $15 Ph 5435 3563 TV Unit with cuboards underneath, matching coffee table w/drawers $200 ea ONO Phone 0432 468 641 DISPLAY Cabinets $90 ono Ph 0400 120 072

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Reduce Fire Risk Spouts Vacuumed Spotlessly Pensioner Discounts Water Tanks Cleaned

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SMITHS Quality tree and Stump Removal

Tree Maintenance • Stump Mulching Hire Travel Tower • Tree Pruning and Stump Grinding • Tip Truck & Woodchipper Hire • Free Quotes (no job too BIG or SMALL for the Smith Family team)

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

FOR SALE AIR-CON, refrig, portable w/ window snorkel $70 ONO Ph 0439 451 621 ANDRE Rieu DVD's assorted $20each Ph 5443 7425 ARM Chair, floral fabric /cedar $70 Phone 5447 0965 BABY carrying basket old, white cane, VGC $40 Ph 5448 8523 BALTIC pine floor boards $5 per metre, old bricks 0.30cents ech Ph 0467 544 431 any time BARRELL Vacuum Cleaner, used twice $100 Ph 0409 007 459 BILLIARD Table, 2.1x1.0, Accessories, GC $100 Ph 0408 186 705. BLU-RAY player, Pioneer, as new $50 Ph 0468 417 329 BOOGIE board, Tornado, GC $10 Ph 5447 7275 BOOKS x 3 Alison DuBois as new $12 Ph 5447 7275 BOOKSHELF Lge 7 Shelf All Timber, EC $40 Ph 0408 590 830. BOWLS full length ladies pants maroon S14 $40 Ph 0438 073 668 BOWLS ladies 3/4 pants S 12 maroon, $30 Phone 0438 073 668 BOWLS ladies shorts S12 maroon $30 Ph 0438 073 668 CARNIVAL ware, red & gold, large dish EC $50 Ph 0468 417 329 CAR Trailer, f\glass, cowl, GC $40 Ph 5435 3563

CHAFF

Steamed, cut from sheaf hay, Excellent Quality. $12 a bag Ph 0429 434 646 AH CHEVAL Timber Dress Mirror Only, EC $25 Ph 0408 590 830. CHILDS interlock rubber playmat, 32cm/sq (x36) $2 ea Ph 0437 852 649 COFFEE Table, teak stained moranti, glass top 4x2 $80 Ph 5443 1310 COLLECTION of Australian Pottery (Robert Gordan) $100 Ph 0428 723 057

HAY & STRAW

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

HAY

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

HAY TRANSPORT

CAN fit 42 big sq, 720 little square, long/ short distance 32 ft tray 24 ft trailer, paddock to shed, paddock to fence line. Telehandler available for big jobs 0438 500 665

DOG cage, lrge, fully collapsible to 120mm $100 Ph 5443 2421

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

DOLLS Beautilfully dressed porcelain x4 $20 each Ph 5447 8573

HIGH Chair, Baby Club, GC, $20Ph 0439 116 585

DRK timber bedside table x2, $50 pair Ph 0429 175 176

JACKOBEAN couch, + 2 chairs $100 Ph 0407 046 608

DRK timber crystal cabinet, $80 ono Ph 0429 175 176

JACKOBEAN Wriiting Table $30 Ph 5442 9754

DRK timber dressing table 4drwr , oval mirror $80 ono Ph 0429 175 176

JIGSAW 600W with blades & manuals new $35 Ph 5447 8573

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

KARNDEAN vinyl floor planks, new, (x 48) 45mm x 250 x 1050 $300 Ph 5444 0662

DYSON Vacuum, GC, $90 Ph 0409 202 233. Ph 5446 8690

KITCHEN Setting, 7pce Colonial, $80 ONO Ph 0417 157 132

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LED flood light, 1440 lumens, handle + stand New $40 0427 036 622

High heat long lasting quality

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

FIREWOOD

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

FREE MULLOCK

LOUNGE 3 pc, 1940's, fabric / wicker, VGC $140 Ph 5443 3227

MASPORT lawnmower, EC, $100 Ph 0409 202 233. Ph 5446 8690

MATTRESS King single Cpt Snooze, cream, EC $80 Ph 5442 8822

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

MATURE Native Trees for sale $25 Enquiries Ph 0438 423 889

GMC 850W Generator, had little use, EC $100 Ph 0408 186 705.

MINELAB G.P.X 4500, like new $2,750 Ph 0438 929 388

GOSLAR Bathroom vanity Jarrah ceramic basin $100ono 0438 526 425

MARIOKART Wii game, + wheel. in box as new $60 Ph 5444 1894

HAIR Dryer Holder, wall mounted, silver spiral $20 Ph 0437 567 073

MOTORBIKE Jacket, Textile, as new, $60 Ph 5444 1894

HALL console table, black & glass $40 Ph 0439 116 585

MUFFLER to suit 2000 Lancer Coupe, new $50 Ph 0437 567 073

FOR SALE

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

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COLLECTION of Mikasa Ware, $100 ono Ph 0428 723 057 SMALL collection Bendigo Pottery $100 Ph 0428 723 057 COLONIAL Chair, GC $15 Ph 0439 451 621

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CLEARING SALES

WANTED TO BUY

Clearing Sale BENDIGO Vintage Tractors, Farm Equipment & Plant Saturday 28th of October 2017 at 10am Inspection available Friday 27th October from 10am to 12.30pm 200 Pethricks Road, Goornong A/C L & L A’Vard Full details next issue Advertised on elders.com.au Sale no: cs000224 Kieran O’Shannessay 0427 553 033 Nigel Starick 0408 528 322

Lindsay A’Vard (Vendor) 0407 877 450

FOR SALE

MUSHROOM COMPOST OR SOIL

SOFA bead couch, $35 Ph 0407 046 608

WHITEBOARD, 90 x 60cm, $35 Ph 0407 046 608

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

STEAM mop, Hoover, GC, $20 Ph 0439 116 585

WILSON 4 rod holder, suit 4WD b/bar, Alum. new $40 Ph 0427 036 622

PASTE, many receipe book collection, as new $15 Ph 5447 7275

PEA STRAW $8 bale. Min 10 bales del. Free del Bendigo. Ph 5436 9156 PHILLIPS all in 1 slow cooker, used once, $90 ono Ph 5446 2790 PIANO Full Iron frame, underdamper, ivory keyboard, concert pitch Ec $690 ono Ph 5447 4979

TALLBOY all timber 6 d.t draws, EC $95 Ph 0408 590 830. TIMBER bookcase, approx 6ft, $25 Ph 0478 371 555 TIMBER coffee table with drawers, $60 Ph 0478 371 555 TIMBER dining table, 6 seater, new never used $99 Ph 0478 371 555

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

PLANO fishing tackle box, 27W x 46L x 38H, new $40 0427 036 622 PORTABLE food cooler /warmer 12V never used $25 Ph 0437 852 649

TRAIN magazines from 60's & 70's x144 $50 the lot Ph 5446 1310

PUMP Nightingale, small for tank or garden $70 Ph 5447 8573

TRUNDLE Bed. as new $100 Ph 5442 9754

RECLINER suede $50 Ph 5447 0965

TWO Door wardrobe, hanging space, 2 shelves $30 Ph 5447 0965

RETRO Kitchen table, brown lam, 2mx1m $40 ONO Ph 0439 451 621 SAMSUNG Bar Fridge, EC $40 Ph 5435 3563

SIEVED TOP SOIL

VACUUM cleaner, upright, 2000W, EC, $50 Ph 0437 852 649 WASHING maching, Bosch, front loading, Very little use, in storage 10yrs, VGC, $250 Ph 0416 055 874

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

WATER Store Tank and Stand 900lt $250 Ph 5444 3467.

SINGLE Bed suite, timber & wrought iron $99 Ph 0402 690 438

WATER Tank in cage, 1000lt as new $100 Ph 0408 186 705.

LIVESTOCK

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

5446 9640

ADOPT-A-PET

Buddha

Ridgeback mix

Male, 2 years 10 months My name is Buddha and I’m looking for my new fur-ever home. I am a big goof ball and my new family will need to help me brush up on my doggy manners. I am really good at jumping so I’ll need really high fences. I am quite social with my doggy friends and cats as well. Will you be my new family?

Desexed male, 2 years 1 month

Nelson is such a beautiful boy and has a gorgeous temperament. Coming in as a stray, his gentle nature has only continued to shine through. He would suit any sized household, and would love cuddle time and some comfortable places to lounge around. Nelson has a medium length coat, so it is important he has regular brushing and a suitable diet to ensure he remains healthy and handsome.

YAMAHA Organ, GC, $50 Phone 5443 3227 YOUR cat amagzines x49 $24 the lot Ph 5446 1310

Nelson

DMH

8 AMESBURY PLACE STRATHFIELDSAYE Sat 8am-1pm. Collection of H/hold items, clothing, bedding, toys, CD's, gen misc. items + hardwood timber, bikes, pet rabbits

CNR BRAESIDE & BOTANY DR JUNORTOUN Sat & Sun from 7am Furniture, household items, automotive parts, clothing, toys, tools, gym equipment, lights, etc

RIDE-ON MOWERS Dead or Alive 2005' onward. Ph 0408 427 451 after 5pm TRACTORS & farm machinery wanted. Going or not, cash paid, Ph 0429 393 221

BOATS 435 EDGE TRACKER TOURNAMENT STESSL Gal Trailer. 60 Horse pwr motor. $14,000 Phone 0417 340 841

EAGLEHAWK CROQUET CLUB ROOMS, NAPIER ST EAGLEHAWK Sat 14th Oct 8am - 1pm Assorted board games and books, adults & childrens, VGC, Kitchen goods & hardware

657 MIDLAND HWY HUNTLY Sat & Sun 8am - 2pm. H/hold, Craft, Handbags, Wallets, Wool, Knitting Machine & needles, Clothes, something for all

UNIT 1/12 WELLS ST LONG GULLY Sat & Sun Mega garage sale electric items and games and much more

BORDER Collie Pup, Female, B&W short coat, 12wks, housetrained, Good with children, dogs and cats. VAcc Wormed, M/C 956000005780388 $350 Ph 0418 119 784

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

FREE to good home Doberman, Male, 7yo, Phone 0431 591 047

WANTED TO BUY

WRECKING

NEW Bendigo Coin Shop Buying + Selling all: Coins and Notes Gold and Silver

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

Valuations Available GUARANTEED BEST PRICES

LMCT 10769

Ph Peter: 0417 038 628

FREE REMOVAL OF UNWANTED VEHICLES

MACHINERY FOR SALE FORDSON Front End Loader Bucket and Forks, Runs Well $3500 No GST Ph 0429 782 691

AUTO 1993 Toyota Corolla H /back, one owner (1JO45F), Reg Feb 18, svc book, 172,000kms, VGC $2000 5439 3267

AUTO VACC PRE PURCHASE INSPECTIONS ROADWORTHY CERTIFICATES Jamie Hackett Motors Ph 5446 8635

COROLLA Conquest sedan, 2009, Auto, RWC, 97,676 ks, XJN646 $11,990 Call Karl 0423 961 306

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

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

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

CARAVANS & TRAILERS We buy and consign Repairs & servicing Bendigo Caravan Centre 164 Midland Hwy EPSOM Ph 5448 4800 TRAILER 6x4 Heavy Duty with brakes, made by Major Trailers, EC $750 Ph 0411 117 047

MOTOR CAR TRADER REG 1998

5441 2209 PIPER LANE, EAST BENDIGO

OLD Bendigo pottery, Frogs, dogs Koalas, Vases & Demi John's etc, stamped or unstamped Ph 0452 264 661

CARAVANS WANTED

YOUNG BUDGIES, new season, beautiful colours, from $15 Phone Keith 0418 507 085

THE RSPCA IS THE POUND FOR THE BENDIGO CITY COUNCIL.

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

GARAGE SALES

LIVESTOCK

LOST YOUR DOG OR CAT?

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

XBOX 360, as new, excellent condition $70 Phone 5444 1894

ANY RECORDS, LP's 45'S, old 78's, Rock, Jazz, Blues, CD's, Old badges, Postcards, Coins, Comics. Ph 5338 7144

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Regulations require that from June, 1998 both licensed motor car traders and persons other than licensed motor car traders, must include the following info when advertising a motor car sale. 1.) The cash price of the motor car 2.) Whichever of the following is applicable: a.) if the motor car is registered, the reg no. b.) if the car is unregistered, the engine no. of the vehicle; or the chassis no; or the vehicle ID no; or the reg no. (if any) last assigned to the vehicle; or if none of those numbers are reasonably ascertainable, any other number by which the vehicle may be identified. a licensed motor car trader must also state in their advertisements their LMCT no. and the details of any periodical payments applicable. Penalty for failure to comply with these regulations is a $1,000 fine.

ADVERTISE YOUR CAR FOR 4 WEEKS FROM $28

2012 Toyota Aurion, Silver, auto, RWC + Reg, (ZHO- 185) full serv hist, t/bar, 132,000ks, VGC, $12,300 P: 0447 440 107

AU Mach 2 parts, Reg (1JJ4FW) auto, good $1500 0498

some new lat Jan 280'SKMS work car 224 112

PRIVATE Car Collection for sale includes, RX7-Porsche - Mercedes - Holden Ph 0408 518 456

TIMING BELTS Affordable timing belt replacements 25 years qualified experience Mobile Mechanic PH 0400 290 789 VOLVO MERCEDES BENZ BMW VOLKSWAGON PEUGOT Service & Repair Specialists Jamie Hackett Motors Ph 5446 8635

2001 Mitsubishi Magna TJ Executive Auto • V6 • Airconditioner • 243,000kms Good Condition • Registered til May 2018 $1,300 ONO • SFK 022 • Ph: 0417 374 027

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

TOYOTA Torago 2003, 8 seat wagon, good serv hist, Very clean cond, 300,000ks, RWC Reg Nov 17, UBO586, $5500 ONO P.0409 592 208

To advertise in this section please call

1300 558 385

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

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Call 1300 558 385 classifieds@ bendigopublishing.com 37-39 View St Bendigo P.O Box 324, Bendigo 3552 Fax: 5441 4416

$17,500

Rego: ZNM 310

GLX Seven Seater Wagon 5 Speed Automatic Transmission Reverse Camera Bluetooth Car Audio Cruise Control, Tow Bar Hankook All Terrain Tyres 12 Months Rego Fuel: Petrol Odometer: 158,000

Call 0488 098 870 to view

One owner, auto, full service history, new tyres, well maintained, genuine sale, inc. 12months Reg. and RWC.

Ph: 0429 395 952

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Upsets galore as season hits off By JOEL PETERSON

SANDHURST may have surprised reigning premiers Eaglehawk on the first weekend of the Bendigo District Cricket Association, but it will have to repeat the dose against another imposing attack when it meets Kangaroo Flat tomorrow. The Dragons were one of several sides to score an upset win last week, with Strathfieldsaye beating last year’s runner-up Bendigo United and the Roos rolling the fancied Strathdale Maristians away from home. Eaglehawk’s batting lineup crumbled around skipper Cory Jacobs against Sandhurst, the skipper playing a lone hand with 79 of his side’s 170. Craig Howard, Todd Murphy and Sam Sperling claimed eight wickets between them, again raising the near-annual questions about Eaglehawk’s ability to face slow bowling. In reply, recruit Nayana Palamandadige was the linchpin for Sandhurst with a patient 57 off 90 and contributing in an important 67-run stand for the sixth wicket after the Dragons lost their first five for 71. Shane Robinson made 42, while Jacobs was also best with the ball taking 3/25 in a commendable allround showing. The Borough face Huntly North Epsom this weekend, the Power coming off being subject to one of the best debuts in the BDCA in recent memory. Batting first at home against Bendigo, the Power made just 139 with Anthony Tanner leading the way with 59. Bendigo recruit Kyle Humphrys impressed with the ball, taking 2/26 and Tom Hart took 3/34 as the Goers restricted the hosts to a target that always looked a few runs short. But the Bendigo innings got off to a horrible start, losing openers Shane Koop and Will Collicoat with just eight runs on the board. Batting at first drop was Humphrys, who stood his ground to produce a masterful innings and single-handedly lift Bendigo to victory. Humphrys made 115 off 101 deliveries including smashing 17 fours and four sixes as the Goers made 6/146. Making the innings even more impressive, four of his teammates went out without scoring and the next best score was Hart’s 13, while Jack Belsar made 3 off 44 balls to hold up the other end with Humphrys. Huntly’s Mitch Whittle was the best of the bowlers with three poles. Bendigo will have to back up the feat against a Bendigo United side that was undoubtedly the

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Batting powers to meet in showdown A HEAVYWEIGHT clash between Sedgwick and United headlines this week’s second round of the Emu Valley Cricket Association season. Both finallists from last year, the Rams and Tigers each scored comfortable wins in round one and meet at Axis Employment Oval (Club Court) on Saturday. Sedgwick did things easily in their clash with Golden Gully last week, Matt Dwyer starting out the season in redhot form once again as the Rams bashed 7/247 off just 40 overs. Dwyer’s 89 was the highlight of the innings and included 14 fours and four sixes. Jordan Ilsley led the way with the ball for the Rams with three wickets, while recruit Quinton Bentley took 1/19 off his six overs. Jordan Knight was the lone Cobras batsman to offer much resistance, falling agonisingly close of a half century on 49. United also showed it will again be capable of damage with the bat, losing just one wicket as it piled on 231 runs against West Bendigo. Batting first at Ewing Park,

RELIABLE: Strathfieldsaye’s Chris Cullen. biggest loser of the opening week. The Redbacks took on cellar-dwellers Strathfieldsaye and looked slow from the get-go, openers Riley Treloar and Mark Di Fede unable to keep the scoreboard ticking over in the early part of the innings. All bar one batsman for BUCCs made double digits, but none went on with it as they coughed up 149. Strathfieldsaye’s innings got off to a disastrous start when Zoltan Smyth was cleaned up by Miggy Podosky first ball, but Greg Lyon (23), Pat Felmingham (19) and Ben Devanny (47) combined to get the Jets back on track. Mitch Cheeseman (29) and Bodee Scullie (28) both contributed late runs as Strathfieldsaye claimed a surprise first-up win. In other games, the Jets play White Hills and Golden Square host Strathdale Maristians.

Will Horan made an unbeaten 97 for the hosts and put on 172 for the opening wicket with Josh White (85). West Bendigo offered plenty more in the way of resistance with the bat, Cam Holding and Gary Singh both spending considerable time at the crease but could only manage 7/131 in reply. James Smith and Layton Ross were the standouts with the ball for the Tigers. Maiden Gully heads into its clash with Golden Gully full of confidence after a brilliant firstup win against Mandurang. A second-wicket pairing of Matt Pask and Phil Berry was key, adding 94 for the second wicket before Pask was caught off the bowling of Andrew Medhurst for 70 and the hosts kept chipping away with small partnerships on their way to 7/212. Gully’s run chase got off to a slow start and after James Pietromonaco settled into his rhythm things got tough for the visitors. They lost openers Medhurst and Shane Rabbitt as well as Alex Gorrie within the space of 17 runs to be 3/54. But captain Trevor Pickthall and Dallas Gill dug in to put on 51 for the fourth wicket and Darcy Poulter and Brett Haw both contributed late runs as Gully snuck past the target with three wickets to spare. In this week’s other games, the Rangas will try to bounce back when they hit the road to face Marong while West Bendigo faces Spring Gully at Ken Wust Oval. The Crows are coming off a first-up win over Marong and will be hoping they can make it two in a row to start the season. ON TARGET: United’s James Smith charges in.

South prevails in tense final NEWCOMER Shepparton South has taken an important piece of silverware in its debut Bendigo Amateur Soccer League campaign, thwarting Eaglehawk’s bid for a title double. In a tense grand final at Epsom Huntly Reserve on Sunday, South ran the game out far stronger than a visibly tired Eaglehawk side to win the knockout competition 2-1. South had played just two games in a month heading into the clash, while Eaglehawk had played a standalone match and on every weekend in the lead-up to the final. South’s pace in attack worried the Hawks defence, but scores were tied and extra time was required to split the sides. Both defensive units had some nerv-

ous late moments, including South keeper Nick Marino almost playing the ball into his own net and having to desperately clear it off the goal line. A challenge after his clearance resulted in a Hawks free kick, but they couldn’t capitalise on the late chance. South’s fresh legs showed themselves late as they were able to run the match out stronger than the two-time reigning champions. Strathdale won the division two grand final, defeating Shepparton United 2-1. United answered back with a title of their own though, thrashing Epsom 6-0 in the women’s final. The youth decider went the way of Epsom, the standout side all season, defeating Strathdale 4-1.

CHALLENGE: Shepparton South came away winners in a phsyical clash.

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RISING STAR: Tayla Vlaeminck continues to capture the attention of selectors. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

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Tayla shines on debut By JOEL PETERSON

TAYLA Vlaeminck stands at the top of her mark and takes a deep breath – a very deep breath. Having not played a competitive match in 712 days, Vlaeminck was about to run in and bowl her first ball in Victorian colours in the Women’s National Cricket League last Friday. Just to ramp up the pressure, it was Victoria’s first match of the 2017/18 season. And she was opening the bowling. The Bendigo teenager had waited nearly two years to get back on the field after a pair of serious knee injuries. But after being told the night before by captain Kristen Beams that she would open the attack the lead-in to the game likely felt just as long. “It’s fair to say I didn’t get a lot of sleep on Saturday night,” Vlaeminck said this week. Now she had to steady herself and charge in to ACT opener Katie Mack. After an understandably nervy start, it didn’t take the young quick long to find a rhythm, nor a sense of being comfortable at the level. “Before the game the girls were talking about sticking to routines and that kind of thing, and I didn’t even remember playing my last game,” she said. “It was a real shock to the system. When I first got out there I was so

nervous, but once I got back into it I was okay and since then it’s just all been excitement.” She finished with 2/34 from the opening match and chipped in with two catches in an impressive debut, despite a Victorian loss. She again opened the bowling in Victoria’s second match against NSW but had a tougher time of it, with figures of 0/59 from nine overs. But Vlaeminck again took two catches, helping to dismiss national team stars Ellyse Perry and Alyssa Healy. “It wasn’t my best day but I was glad to be able to contribute in the field,” she said. “Everyone was really supportive, reminding me that it was only my second game and I was bowling to some top-class players and to learn from it.” Vlaeminck said she never doubted that she would come back to the game after her injuries, but said it was a frustratingly-long wait. “There’s so many times when you think you’re ready to get back out there and play and you end up just carrying drinks again,” she said. “I always knew I’d come back. At what level, I wasn’t sure. So to come back at this level is just crazy, it’s beyond anything I could have imagined at the time.” In what was already perhaps the most – “chaotic”, in her own words

Young prospects hopeful ahead of AFLW draft YOUNG guns Tiahna Cochrane and Reni Hicks will lead the local contingent of AFLW hopefuls into next week’s 2017 draft. Both tested themselves against the crop of potential draftees at last week’s AFL Women’s combine, including Melbourne Uni star Monique Conti, Diamond Creek spearhead Chloe Molloy and Isabel Huntington. Cochrane was a joint winner of Bendigo Thunder’s best and fairest award in a premiership season and also won the Northern Football League’s coaches award. Several Victorian clubs

have shown interest in the Castlemaine product, who will most likely play a role in the midfield or in defence. She fared well in the vertical jump tests and also placed top-10 in the twokilometre time trial. Hicks, who played for Diamond Creek as it made a run to the VFL Women’s grand final, also fared well in the vertical jump tests and the smartspeed agility screening. After playing 2016 with the Thunder, she played primarily as a tagger for the Creekers, including lin-

LONG GAME: Tiahna Cochrane in action for the Thunder.

ing up on AFLW stars Daisy Pearce and Darcy Vescio. The Thunder duo will not be the only draft hopefuls, with Bendigo Pioneer Eden Zanker also a big chance to be selected. Zanker starred for the Pioneers as well as Woorinen in the Bendigo Junior Football league, winning the best on ground medal in the under-18 girls grand final. Bendigo experienced surprising success last year with three players drafted – Bella Ayre, Sarah Last (Carlton) and Emma Grant (Collingwood) – while Jess Kennedy and Hayley Trevean were taken as free agents and Jordan Ivey and Elise Strachan featured as top-up players. Ivey and Strachan would have to be drafted or signed as free agents to find an AFLW home for 2018, while Trevean and Kennedy were both let go by Carlton after a lone season. The Blues have several spots on their roster and a strong Bendigo flavour despite trading Ayre to Brisbane, having retained Last and signed Thunder and Diamond Creek midfielder Kerryn Harrington. The 2017 AFLW draft will be held on Wednesday afternoon in Melbourne.

– week of her life, the shocks kept coming. After the Friday match and as she was getting ready to play against New South Wales on Sunday, the phone rang. The voice on the other end of the line was national selector Shawn Flegler and he was telling Vlaeminck she had been picked in the Cricket Australia XI to play two one-day matches against England’s international side next week. “I couldn’t believe it, I was pretty shocked when I got that call,” she said. “I’m just looking forward to being a part of the group and hopefully getting a game against a great side in England.” And today she is moving to Melbourne to save travelling multiple times a week from Bendigo while she studies physiotherapy at university. “It’s been busy, but definitely a lot better than being frustrated and sitting on the sidelines,” she said. In coming weeks it’s more than likely the good news will keep coming as the Melbourne Renegades finalise their roster and are more than likely to include Vlaeminck, who was contracted but did not play a game last season. Until then she’ll train, play and hope that her next 712 days are filled with many more games than those that came before it.

BIG STAGE: Jessie Rennie will suit up for her first WNBL game this weekend.

Gearing up for a home opener From Page 36 “Liz is definitely the key for Melbourne, they’ve clearly got good players around her too but it all starts with Liz,” Pritchard said. “You need to commit two players to defend her but then if she moves the ball she puts your defence in rotation. “We did a pretty good job on her in the preseason so we’ll look to that again.” Like Bendigo, the Lynx is also coming off a 93-80 loss in round one, with Sami Whitcomb held quiet by a strong Sydney defence. Import guard Courtney Williams had 26

points but needed 23 shots to get there for a Perth offence that was less than efficient. The clash with Perth will be driven by the guards of both sides and will test a few sore bodies for Bendigo on the second leg of a double-header. “We’re keen to show the home crowd something and I think the girls will enjoy being able to play on the TV again, maybe that gives them some motivation,” Pritchard said. “We’re clearly focussing on Friday night against Melbourne, but we really want to perform well at home as well.”

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BENDIGO Spirit coach Simon Pritchard wants his side to make a statement in its first home game tomorrow afternoon. Disappointed with his side’s opening night performance against Canberra, Pritchard expects a far better showing against Melbourne tonight and against Perth tomorrow afternoon. With only 15 hours between matches there is little rest for the Spirit, something they’ll need to get used to in the abridged 2017/18 campaign. After setting the team a goal of two wins in its opening three games, Bendigo has some work to do to reach that this week. “That was our goal to start the season and I don’t think we’re without a chance of getting there, but we’ll need an improvement this week,” he said. Bendigo’s opening match against Canberra started poorly and got no better, the Spirit limping out of the blocks to cough up a 10-point margin at quarter time which was extended to 15 at the main break. From there, the Spirit were never a show, despite getting within two scores in the third period. After winning three of four preseason matches, Bendigo was flat in its match to start 4Continued … first because where youthe live should feel like home. Page 35

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