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butt out CBD smoke-free areas on way

By joel peterson

dressed to impress: Thinuja with her husband Dilini and son Manjuka. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Zinda festival adds to city’s culture THE Bendigo Festival of Cultures returns this year, renamed as Zinda. The new name was launched at an event last week, and was an introduction to the main event which runs from March 16 to 27. Zinda means alive or lively in five different languages – Urdu, Dari, Farsi, Bengali and Hindi.

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Loddon Campaspe Multicultural Services’ Kate McInnes said along with the name change they have adjusted the format of the festival. “Zinda-night in the park will now be the main event: a free, family friendly night out in Rosalind Park including multicultural music, food trucks and kids activities,” she said.

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AREAS of public space such as Hargreaves Mall could see smoking banned with a local laws review set to hand council the power to designate smoke free areas around the city. Councillors adopted changes to the local law at last week’s council meeting, and a draft copy of the policy has been put on public display. The changes include references to waste management, the control of vehicle sales on the side of roads and controlling advertising on road reserves. But the Hargreaves Mall could be affected under two of the more significant aspects of the law review. Council has assumed the power to declare areas of the municipality as smoke free under the changes. Healthy and safe environments manager Caroline Grylls said council currently has no areas earmarked for the change, but councillors had showed interest in giving council the power to declare smoke free areas. “If council identifies any councilowned or managed land, then there is a clearly defined process for us to make that change,” she said. “It has to be advertised, put into the government gazette and defined from a geographical and time perspective.” Ms Grylls said council would likely not make the change for events, as oneoff events made the regulation difficult to police. It may not be the only change made

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to the mall, with traffic restrictions previously imposed under local laws lifted. The mall has remained a road even while closed to traffic, but was subject to local controls. That will change for it to be solely covered by standard road rules, opening up the possibility of traffic in the area in coming years. But Ms Grylls wrote that off as “a possibility and certainly not a plan”.

There is a... process for us to make that change “We don’t need any local laws for traffic in the mall because technically it is still a road,” she said. “It has always been a road, so we can just use the usual traffic control signs to control that area.” Council will also be able to penalise fitness operators using public spaces without a permit in a change in line with its Commercial Fitness Operators Policy. Any fitness operator requires a permit to use public spaces such as parks and reserves, but council had previously not been able to impose a penalty upon rogue operators. 4Continued Page 6

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BENDIGO’S central business district continues to be a focus for commercial real estate activity with yet another key site changing hands. Hot on the heels of December’s sale of the iconic Grand Hotel, the former Pall Mall home of the Bendigo Advertiser, the high profile property located at 43 Williamson Street – currently home to Australia Post, has also been sold. Offering frontage to three of the city’s busiest streets and blessed with superb location, the property was originally passed in at auction in December, for a price of $3 million. DCK Real Estate director Robert Ketterer successfully negotiated the sale of the Bendigo Central Post Office Building, with the property now successfully sold for a price in excess of this amount. Mr Ketterer said the property attracted a great deal of interest leading up to the sale and once again shows the strength of the commercial property market in Bendigo, offering strong returns and potential for capital growth. THE state government’s Homes for Victorians package has helped 100 Bendigo home buyers in Ben-

digo purchase their first property since the scheme was implemented in July 2017. The First Home Owner Grant, which applies to all new homes, was doubled in regional Victoria from $10,000 to $20,000 in July, helping hundreds of Victorians build their first home. In the first six months, it has helped with the purchase of more than 900 homes across regional Victoria. The Homes for Victorians package also abolished stamp duty for first home buyers purchasing new and existing homes up to $600,000, and discounted stamp duty up to $750,000. In the six-month period between July 1 and December 31 2017, more than 9700 first home buyers across the state paid no stamp duty, while another 2000 paid reduced stamp duty, representing a saving of $212 million for first home buyers. The increased grant is available to first home buyers building new homes valued up to $750,000. The grant will be applicable to contracts signed from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2020. PROXIMITY to Melbourne is delivering dividends for Greater Gee-

SOLD: The Australia Post site has been bought. long with new Real Estate Institute of Victoria data showing the municipality is home to seven of the state’s most expensive towns. The coastal town of Barwon Heads is Victoria’s most expensive, recording a median house price of $848,000 in the December quarter. Not only is this significantly higher than the regional median house price of $396,500, it is also higher than the metropolitan Melbourne median of $821,000. Newtown also remained highly sought after by buyers in the last three months of 2017, with houses in the Geelong suburb commanding a median price of $760,000 – almost $100,000 more than the median price of homes in Melbourne’s outer ring. Geelong was another of the state’s most expensive locations in December with a median house price on par with its city counterparts, at $720,000. Homes in Geelong West and East Geelong also attracted top

dollar with median house prices of $665,000 and $645,000 respectively. Strong buyer demand for homes in these suburbs has boosted house prices by at least 20 per cent over the past year. Other greater Geelong towns with high median house prices include Highton and Ocean Grove, at $645,000 and $368,750 respectively. Both areas have experienced double-digit price growth over the past year. Torquay in the Surf Coast was another of Victoria’s most expensive towns, recording a median house price of $745,000 in December. This is 6.5 per cent higher than the same period last year. Towns in the Macedon Ranges are also benefitting from strong price growth in Melbourne. Gisborne has a median house price of $680,000 which is equivalent to those in outer Melbourne. High house prices were also recorded in Woodend in December, with a median price of $645,000.

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January was a scorcher

BENDIGO’S hottest January on record will give way to a February with temperatures closer to average and see the city avoid recording its hottest ever summer. That’s the prediction from the Bureau of Meteorology ahead of the final month of summer. Last month’s average maximum temperature of 33.5 degrees is clearly the highest recorded during any January at the Bendigo airport weather station, and included record 15 days above 35º. Twelve of those days came in succession between January 18 and

29, the longest such streak recorded during January according to the bureau’s records. The previous record was eight, recorded on three separate occasions. The mild finish to last month saw it fall just short of being the equal hottest of any month recorded at the airport, with February of 1997 seeing an average maximum of 33.6º. The mercury topped 40º on three occasions, double the longterm average, including two consecutive days above 43º on January 19 and 20. Despite the hot temperatures re-

corded during the day seeing maximum temperatures 3.7º higher than average, minimum temperatures averaged 16º for the month compared to the average of 14.2º.

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Both minimum and maximum temperatures are forecast to be in line with averages after both were significantly above normal in January.

Climate models are predicting the decay of La Niña in early autumn

It has Bendigo on track to equal its hottest summer average maximum temperature, of 31.2 in 2014. But with this month likely to see temperatures closer to the February average of 29.6º, that record may be secure.

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But the cooler temperatures are not expected to bring significant wet weather, with forecasts suggesting close to average rainfall for the month. The bureau is predicting a wetter than average February, with Bendigo

expected to exceed the median figure of just 17 millimetres. February is historically the second driest of any month, behind only March. The region will not see much assistance in the way of rainfall from the La Niña weather pattern, which will ease through early autumn. “A weak La Niña is clearly established across the tropical Pacific. But we’re starting to see an indication this event is near its peak in terms of cooling the tropical Pacific,” the bureau’s Felicity Gamble said. “Climate models are predicting the decay of La Niña in early autumn.”

Bendigo recycles despite changes

new on the block: Bendigo Health has taken on board 68 graduates. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Nurses and midwives start careers Bendigo Health welcomed 68 newly registered nurses and midwives for its first 2018 graduate program intake. Acting chief nursing and midwifery officer Paul Rumpff congratulated the incoming graduates on their new roles and said the hospital runs a number of graduate programs throughout the health service designed to support the transition from nursing or midwifery studies to professional practice.

“It is a highlight of every year to welcome our new nurses and midwives. It is a great year when everything you learned translates into practice, you experience caring for our own patients and form lifelong friendships with your peers,” he said. “Graduates get to undertake two rotations during their year across acute care, psychiatry and the community. Our enrolled nurse program is quite unique as very few

health services offer a dedicated program for this group. There is also a dedicated psychiatric nursing program.” Mr Rumpff said the graduate midwifery program will be bigger than ever this year with 10 newly-qualified midwives starting in the middle of February. “This will help us to meet the changing needs of our community with a record number of babies being born at Bendigo Health since we

moved to the new hospital,” he said. “The graduate programs we offer provide a wonderful opportunity to grow our own nursing workforce of the future. Of the 2017 graduate nurses and midwives, almost 90 per cent of them have secured ongoing employment with Bendigo Health”. Mr Rumpff said the number of graduates applying for the programs almost doubled this year.

THE City of Greater Bendigo says it is business as usual with its recycling services, despite fears of a global fallout from a decision by China to restrict the amount of recyclable material it imports from Australia. A City of Greater Bendigo spokesperson yesterday confirmed that while the city’s recycling services had not yet been impacted by the events, the organisation was working to determine just how it could be affected, as the situation unfolded. The state government says it is working with other levels of government and the broader waste and recycling industry to respond to changes in the market which threaten to undermine the local government sector’s best efforts to reduce the amount of recyclable material being sent to landfill. Australia’s leading recycling company, Visy Recycling, has notified affected councils, including Greater Shepparton, Macedon Ranges, Horsham and Ararat, that it would stop accepting council recycling on February 9, following the changes within the Chinese market. Affected councils could be forced to stock-

pile recyclable materials as the ramifications of the Chinese decision to tighten up on imports cuts deep into the sector, and there are concerns the recycling industry could collapse. It’s understood an urgent state-wide review of all municipal recycling contracts and services has been commissioned to determine how widespread the impact of the Chinese restrictions could become, and the potential challenges to the domestic recycling industry. Greater Bendigo residents and businesses have been encouraged to continue using their existing recycling service, and to abide by recycling guidelines to avoid contamination of materials otherwise diverted from the waste system. In a statement released yesterday, energy minister Lily D’Ambrosio said she was seeking assurances Victorians would not be impacted by developments in the global recycling industry. “I have asked for a meeting with these businesses to seek an explanation into what’s happened and will be discussing these matters with local government,” she said.

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Council able to ban smoking

3From Page 1 “Connecting the policy to a local law allows us to impose a penalty if people are found to be continuously using spaces without a permit,” she said. “They have always required a permit and we were finding a policy was required to make those spaces sustainable and of a high quality. “It’s about facilitating for the use of the spaces as opposed to trying to keep people out of them.” Mayor Margaret O’Rourke said the laws are

one of several regulatory tools for council to help it manage the safety, amenity, and protection of its assets and the environment specific to its municipality. “The focus of this review has been to reduce red tape and ensure the local laws under review remain relevant and reflect the contemporary expectations of the community and the local government sector,” she said. The review process has been opened for community consultation, with submissions open until 5pm on Monday, February 26. Council says all submis-

sions regarding the draft Greater Bendigo City Council Community Local Law must be made in writing and will be considered in accordance with Section 223 of the Local Government Act 1989. If a submitter wishes to appear in person, or be represented by a person, to speak to their submission, this should be specifically requested in their written submission. All submissions should be addressed to Caroline Grylls, Manager Safe and Healthy Environments, City of Greater Bendigo, PO Box 733 Bendigo 3552.

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Buy now for the big night MORE than 250 guests are expected to attend this month’s star studded Cloud Copy Click Sports Star of the Year awards night at Bendigo’s All Seasons Hotel on Friday, February 23. Tickets to attend Australia’s longest running community sporting awards program are available from the Bull Street offices of accounting firm, AFS and Associates, with proceeds helping fund the Sports Star Scholarship Program in support of local athletes, first launched in 2017. Tickets to the strictly

award he nominated the Commonwealth Games as the next item to tick off his to-do list. It took him just under a year to get there. Wilson was this year also voted Bowls Australia’s International Lawn Bowler of the Year, following his first season of capped competition. The Bendigo boy has moved to Sydney to coach at the Cabramatta Bowls Club, and told the Weekly in December his selection in the games team was a dream come true. “The games are definitely the pinnacle for me and it’s

sort of what you work for,” Wilson said. “Every year you try to put your best foot forward and do the best for your country and hopefully get selected. “I honestly couldn’t be happier.” Wilson will be striving to emulate the heroic feats of Robert Parrella OAM (1990) and Kelvin Kerkow OAM (2006) to become Australia’s third Commonwealth Games men’s singles gold medallist. He joins mountain biker Tasman Nankervis, high jumper Joseph Baldwin, para cyclist Michael Taylor, sailor Glenn Ashby, basketballer Kelsey Griffin, cyclist Jack Haig, long distance runner Andy Buchanan, AFL star Dustin Martin, netballer Caitlin Thwaites and Lucas Herbert as the crop of 2017 nominees.

black tie event are $95 each, or $900 for a table of 10, and are inclusive of a two course dinner and drinks. From humble beginnings back in 1965 when the inaugural awards night was held in the Lily Street studios of television station BCV-8, the awards have grown to encompass a positive health message reflected in the Healthiest Schools awards and the Sports Star scholarships program. This year’s awards night will again be hosted by Olympic gold medalist Scott McGrory OAM,

and will once again include the the Faith Leech Achievement Award in acknowledgement of one local sporting personality and contributor, as well as another Sports Star Hall of Fame inductee announcement and the Bendigo Health supported Healthiest Schools awards, and the keenly contested Cyril Michelsen and Maxine Crouch Trust Fund awards. Contact AFS and Associates at 61 Bull Street Bendigo on 5443 0344 during office hours or email afs@ afsbendigo.com.au for further information on the awards night.

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flying the flag: Brett Wilkie and Aaron Wilson. LAWN bowler Aaron Wilson’s selection and subsequent endorsement to lead the Australian Jackaroos Commonwealth Games lineup him the December nomination for the Cloud Copy Click Bendigo Sports Star of the Year Award. Wilson was named in the squad before being chosen to play singles for Australia, amounting to a tick of approval as the number one bowler in the eyes of the sport’s governing body. He will also join Brett Wilkie to defend their pairs world championship when he competes on the Gold Coast in April. The world championship, won last year, formed part of the glittering CV that saw him named the 2016/17 winner of Sports Star of the Year. After winning last year’s

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SCHOOLS throughout central and northern Victoria have been invited to nominate for this year’s Bendigo Health-sponsored Healthiest Schools competition, to be announced on Friday, February 23 as part of the prestigious annual Bendigo Sports Star awards. The Healthy Schools competition offers a major prize of $2000 for the winning school, and $1000 for the second placed school, with funds to be used to further enhance the good work being done to foster and promote good health in school communities. Schools only need to provide a 500 word submission explaining what students and staff are doing to be a Healthy School. The criteria is broad and aims to encourage any and all schools to think about the work they are doing. All nominations for the Healthiest Schools awards will be featured in the Bendigo Weekly – at no cost to participating schools. Sports Star awards committee deputy chairman and Bendigo Weekly managing editor Peter Kennedy said this was a great way to share the good work being done with more than 38,000 households and businesses across the region. Submissions need to be lodged by close of business, Friday, February 16 and should

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sessions with instructor Raymond Lee, Wushu. The session will be held in the library gardens from 6.15pm to 7pm. All ages and abilities are encouraged to participate, from Tai Chi beginners through to seasoned Tai Chi practitioners. Families and children are encouraged to join in any of the baby rhyme time, toddler time and storytime session for special Year of the Dogthemed stories, rhymes and songs. Doggy dress-ups are encouraged for these stories, rhymes and songs aimed at nurturing children’s listening, language and

learning skills. Sessions are held at all Goldfields Libraries branches from Monday, February 12. For more information visit: www.ncgrl.vic.gov.au/storytimes A special twilight storytime session in the Bendigo Library Gardens encourages families to pack a picnic, a rug and the beloved furry four-legged friend, on a leash of course. It will be held on Friday, February 16 from 6pm until 6.45pm. All events are free, and bookings are not required. For more information visit the Goldfields Libraries website: www.ncgrl.vic.gov.au

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volunteers needed The City of Greater Bendigo is calling for volunteers to assist with running the Bendigo Easter Festival. Tourism and major events manager Terry Karamaloudis said about 70 volunteers aged 15 years and over were needed to assist with a wide variety of roles to ensure the festival from March 30 to April 1 was a success. “We are looking for people to assist with the parades, provide information to festival goers and assist at the many events and attractions that are happening over the course of the festival,” Mr Karamaloudis said. “Volunteering at the festival is a great way to get involved with the community, meet new people, work with industry professionals and have lots of fun. It’s also a good opportunity for students who may need to gain volunteer hours for their school courses. “We couldn’t put the festival on each year without the support of our volunteers.” Those interested can apply online at www.bendigoeasterfestival.org.au

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help pets find homes Local pet rescue organisations will visit PETstock Bendigo on Sunday between 10am to 2pm to raise awareness of pet adoption as part of National Pet Adoption Day. PETstock is urging the community to come into store and learn about the importance of pet adoption – it’s a chance for locals to have a cuddle with some rescue pets in-store or follow up with their local pet rescue groups to find a pet in need of a home. Roughly 110,000 dogs and 120,000 cats are left homeless each year, which results in euthanasia rates exceeding 200,000 healthy pets annually.

new at the helm: Dennis Bice. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN BENDIGO’S business council has begun an important year by appointing a new CEO. As the organisation focusses on the needs of businesses with a state election looming, Dennis Bice has been named the new CEO of the organisation, known as Be.Bendigo. Bice has previously held senior roles with the Bendigo Bank and within the harness racing industry

and is currently the Bendigo Football Netball League manager. He said he is looking forward to taking on the role, especially in an election year, and having the chance to advocate on behalf of Bendigo businesses. He also listed improving Hargreaves Mall and working with the City of Greater Bendigo as a focus once he starts on February 12. “I’m really looking forward

to it. It’s an exciting opportunity and I’m looking forward to getting started and getting out there and talking to all kinds of local businesses,” he said. Be.Bendigo chair Marika McMahon said the organisation’s board was confident Mr Bice has the right depth of experience for the role. “Dennis’s skills in relationship management, business and

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GRACING the pages of the Weekly each Friday, cartoonist Ian Glanville has grown to become a name synonymous with Bendigo’s life and people. And now, the 82-year-old has earned an accolade only certain few do – the medal of the Order of Australia. Received for service to the print and broadcast media, and to the community of Bendigo, Glanville, as he is commonly known in the streets, said the award was something he wasn’t expecting. “Even though I have been involved with the media for quite a long while, it is still quite a nice achievement to receive a medal,” he said. “I felt quite honoured that somebody has felt that I was a good recipient for this award. “I think you get an extra thrill when an award like this has been bestowed on you. I’m very happy about it.” He said when he received word it was out of the blue. “Until the people in Canberra had made their decision, I was certainly not aware that I was going to receive anything,” he said. The local icon recalls with enthusiasm elements of his 53-year career, which has seen him work at nearly every media organisation in Bendigo, including BCV8 television, Bendigo Advertiser, and now the Bendigo Weekly. He also had a 32-year stint at La Trobe University. Away from media, Glanville has been a committee member and coordinator at Golden Square Neighbourhood Watch, and member and newsletter editor at Cornish Association of Bendigo and District. He is also a past member of Cornish Association of Victoria.

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“I was lucky enough that I got a break through the media, through television and newspaper print, it’s sort of kept me young,” he said. Starting off as a dispatch clerk, he said back then, you had to be the jack-of-all-trades. “It was exciting, everything was new.” Now, even with the rise of technology, a stronghold of Glanville’s work is the fact that every piece is hand drawn, which he said he prefers. “I think nowadays, of course, they have much more sophisticated equipment – I’ve never got into that side of it, so I’ve stuck to drawing and painting everything by hand,” he said. It’s that dedication which goes into every minute of the sometimes five hours it takes to perfect a piece. “I think (in hand drawn) you can get more feeling in your work. I still get a kick out of doing it.” Glanville said his love for all aspects of the community in which he calls home has been a constant throughout all of his work, and keeps him motivated. “I’m a Bendigonian born and bred. I have a personal interest in Bendigo,” he said. “Bendigo’s not a big place, although it has grown a lot. It still has that country feel about it, and I can know people more intimately than say a cartoonist from Melbourne or Sydney. “I’ll go down the street and people will say to me ‘I liked that cartoon you did’, or ‘keep up the good work’. “Everyone’s the same, you like a pat on the back now and then.” While Glanville has a long list of favourite subjects, there’s one person he’ll eagerly draw time and time again – Cr Rod Fyffe OAM.

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DRAWING ATTENTION: Ian Glanville OAM. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN “He’s definitely the favourite, because of his hair. He stands out, he’s quite a character in his own right.” Whatever the story, Glanville said he likes to exaggerate and find the funnier side to what he puts down on paper. “You don’t have to take it seriously, cartoons are supposed to be light-hearted.” Up next for one of Bendigo’s newest Order of Australia medallists is a trip to Government House in Melbourne on April 17 to attend an investiture, where he will receive the insignia of his award. “My legs aren’t as good as they used to be, I think it’ll be a train and taxi out to Government House.”

The media veteran said he’ll just continue keeping on, despite the new honour. “I don’t think it will change my life dramatically,” he said. “I won’t have a throne installed in the house or anything like that.” For Glanville, he has no plans, and shows no signs, of stopping any time soon. “I still get a bit of a buzz by doing something that’s going to appear in the media,” he said. “It’s always been there.” And he has one wish for his loyal Weekly fans. “Don’t forget to look at the cartoon,” he said. Well, you can – by turning to page 14. You might even see a familiar face.

SEVERAL locals were among those to score honours on Australia Day. As Australia Day honours were handed out to hundreds across the nation, a handful of locals were among those recognised for their service to the communities in which they live and represent. Former Supreme Court Judge Howard Nathan QC was made a member of the Order of Australia for his service to the judiciary. The Bendigo-based Mr Nathan is also involved with the of the Bendigo Art Gallery Foundation. Haven Home safe CEO Ken Marchingo has also been inducted into the Order of Australia for his services to disadvantaged people through the region. Haven aims to help people secure housing and employment, with Mr Marchingo recognised for significant services to the community through social welfare programs and associations, particularly assistance for the homeless. “As a passionate advocate, Ken has devoted his career to addressing the issues of poverty, inequality and discrimination and, in particular, speaking out on behalf of those most vulnerable,” Haven chair Sue Clarke said. “We are honoured to have a leader of his calibre working with us as we address these important social welfare issues.” Along with Weekly cartoonist Ian Glanville, Father Ted Harte and Graeme Pearce were awarded Order of Australia medals. Fr Harte received his medal for services to the Catholic Church in Bendigo, while Mr Pearce was recognised for service to local CFA and sporting achievements. He has been a member of the Mandurang CFA brigade for 63 years, including captain for 41 years, and the local cricket ground was named in the honour of his family. Other award winners included fire services medal recipient Russell Manning and public service medal recipient Adam Fennessy.

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Council has critical role I WRITE regarding Lyn Hartland’s question as to why the City of Greater Bendigo is not a National Disability Insurance Scheme provider (Letter to the editor, January 19, 2018). Ms Hartland noted she was a client of the city’s Planned Activity Group and enjoyed the service before she transitioned to the NDIS. The city’s Planned Activity Group does not provide services to NDIS clients and people eligible for NDIS services in the Greater Bendigo area are in the process of transferring to NDIS providers. We understand that this transition can be difficult for people who have relationships with others in activity groups and staff have worked with clients to assist with this transition. We acknowledge that change can be difficult and we wish Ms Hartland well for the future. Council voted in March last year not to become an NDIS provider. There were a range of reasons for this, including the growing number of disability service providers across the region that had the ability to deliver these services flexibly and at a lower cost to the community. A majority of Victorian councils have decided not to deliver the service and no council in the Loddon-Mallee area is an NDIS provider. Council has a critical role in continuing to make Greater Bendigo a more inclusive and accessible community and advocating for older residents and those with a disability, hence council agreed it was better placed to work with other agencies to help city clients transition to the NDIS rather than be a provider. Chris Kelly, Manager Community Wellbeing, COGB

Snag in the policy INTERESTING attempt to politely diminish the Grandmothers Against Detention of Refugee Children (GADRC) was made by Eric Lakey, Bendigo Weekly, January 25. But his letter entirely misses the point of GADRC’s concern about children in detention. There are still more than 150 children trapped in Australia’s immigration system on Nauru, plus other children living in community detention here in Australia, despite the Government’s dishonest claim that there are no children in detention. Most of us have heard: “the standard you walk past, is the standard you accept”. GADRC cannot and will not accept that the Australian government speaks for them when it detains innocent children. Some children, who were born

in Australian detention, have now reached school age, without ever having known freedom. Regarding government policy, one hopes that in a democratic Australia, flawed government decisions can still be amended. I assume that Mr Lakey merely feels helpless to change the situation, and does not condone the many years of detention of these innocent children. Frankly, I cannot understand how any freedom-loving Aussie can not be putting pressure on the government to free these children. Jan Govett, Strathdale

For the good of the country DI O’Neil wrote a thoughtful letter “Be aware of our privilege”, Bendigo Weekly, September 1, and I quote “think about people and their right to respect” because I think Eric Lakey’s letter of January 25 was both patronising and a denigration of her. He dismisses her right to action as “flawed” when all he presents himself are generalisations without basis. Young Australian of the Year (2018) Sam Kerr in her acceptance speech said her focus was “equality”. Last year’s gender plebiscite was about equality and the long sought for justice for our first peoples, is also about equality. “Uluru Statement from the Heart” was released May 25, 2017 and was a simple statement of fact that all Australians should read. As usual our PM and his government equivocated for six months till October 26, when they rejected requests made because “the Australian people are not ready for this.” But no plebiscite on this one. Last Friday 50,000 Australians marched in Melbourne against invasion day celebrations being on the January 26. This is not going away, it was the biggest demonstration since Vietnam. Australia Day was not formerly celebrated till 1994, yet the first mourning march by Aborigines against celebrating the January 26 date, occurred in Sydney in 1938. Contrary to what Mr Lakey might say the majority of Aboriginal people are against Australia Day being on January 26 and I believe for Aboriginal psycho-social wellbeing that if we could accept the truth, acknowledge it, and change the date it would be for the good of the country. Ray Wilson, Kangaroo Flat

Missed opportunity VISITING from Melbourne this weekend, I was surprised to see valuable

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front page and page two space given to the exclusive “Witch Hunt”, Bendigo Weekly, January 25. I understand that this is in the context of the larger CFA discussion. It appears from the reporting of his views about how he had been mistreated, that the paper agrees with the former captain about there being a link between his inappropriate behaviour towards his victim and him being made a scapegoat. This would have been a perfect opportunity to use the views as illustrations for how perpetrators of violence in positions of any kind of position of power are wrong to see themselves as blameless. Hats off to all the people and organisations in Greater Bendigo who provide education about how this thinking and behaviour – individually and collectively – is harmful to whole communities. Anita Tyson, Melbourne

True patriots WHILE January 26 has only been a national public holiday since 1994, the date has been recognised synonymously as Australia Day and Invasion Day nationally since 1935. Celebrating Australia Day on January 26 has always been divisive. For most of my life I have been aware that there are a significant number of Australians who mourn rather than celebrate on January 26. They mourn dispossession and genocide. They mourn the deliberate, systematic destruction of culture and

language. They mourn the stolen generations, whose pain and suffering continues to reverberate throughout families and communities to this day. Celebrating Australia Day on January 26, the date in 1788 of the arrival of the first fleet and the raising of the British flag at Sydney Cove (called Warrang by the original Eora people) for the first time, has always been controversial to many Australians who are challenged by the brutal facts of our colonial, imperialist history. I am, therefore, sorely disappointed by Federal Member for Bendigo, Lisa Chesters’ dismissive and facetious response to the Greens proposal to begin a serious, respectful national conversation around changing the date of our national day to one which all Australians can happily and fully celebrate. I look forward to the day when the ALP belatedly recognises that a proposal to change the date on which we celebrate Australia Day is a chance to set to rights a long overdue issue of social injustice and an egregious white-washing of our history. Those of us who support a change of date for Australia Day are proud Australians, and proudly patriotic in the true sense that a patriot is proud of his or her country for what it does. The nationalist, however, is proud of his or her country no matter what it does. Surely we’d all rather be true patriots than mindless nationalists? Michelle Goldsmith, Eaglehawk

Insult to country Victoria FRANKLY, I was a little underwhelmed by a recent gesture of the state government towards country Victoria, Bendigo Weekly, January 25. The minister for sport poses with Bendigo West Maree Edwards, the Mayor and CEO of the City of Greater Bendigo to hand over a small grant towards a sporting complex which the ratepayers have all but covered. $100,000 is chicken feed compared to the billions spent in metropolitan and suburban Melbourne on various wasteful projects, or nonprojects such as the East West link. What an insult to country Victoria, when our roads are desperately in need of maintenance, unemployment is a huge problem, and the trains still don’t run on time – to name just a few. Helen Leach, Bendigo

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Wasting away CHINA’S decision to impose a ban on the importation of recyclable materials from other countries, including Australia, is expected to have widespread ramifications for the domestic industry, the local government sector and even at the household level. Unless a solution can be found to the impasse the global giant has imposed on the rest of the world, nations such as Australia will inevitably be forced to seek and fund their own alternative solutions to a multi-billion problem unfolding around the world. Once upon a time, nations such as Australia thought they were on to a good thing when the opportunity arose to ship off hordes of recyclable material to another nation, only for them to develop it into a range of products that they could sell back to us all. No doubt everyone thought they were onto a winner – that is until China had a change of heart. It’s not a problem blessed with

Editorial Comment many obvious or easy solutions, and we all share an obligation or duty to be better, and to be more educated about what we put into the garbage, what we put into the recycling container and what we put into our organics collection facility. Bendigo may well not be impacted by the problem rapidly enveloping other councils, but we would be foolish to think we are immune to the changes. And greater Bendigo’s recycling rate already lags behind that of many other councils across regional Victoria and that’s not something any of us should be proud of. So while we have an obligation to do better at the beginning of this process, others further along the line have a similar duty to be more responsible about what happens to

material they collect on our behalf. Dumping recyclable material into landfill is not an option – and it would prove very expensive to any council and its ratepayers who all subject to the ramifications of landfill levies imposed upon the local government sector to reflect the state government’s commitment to a zero waste strategy at some point in the future. Ratepayers ultimately carry the burden for that levy. Greater effort needs to be made to do more with the thousands of tonnes of recyclable material collected by councils at the domestic level. Equally, more needs to be done to ensure more material is collected in the first place. We should not need to send this material half way around the world, but for any sort of viable industry or processing centre to be established, governments at all three levels need to work together to make it happen. And as history has often proven, that’s usually far easier said than done.

opinion RESIDENTS should be aghast at council’s proposals to spend a further $10 milllion on the Bendigo Airport. Already about $20m has been spent on runways, buildings, water treatment and the acquisition of land. For many years various council decisions and council officers have promoted the idea that a commercial airline could operate from Bendigo. This is utter nonsense. Council itself at the Bendigo Airport Panel Hearing conceded the following when it submitted: There is a misconception among residents that the proposed redevelopment will result in a dramatic and significant increase in aircraft movements. This is factually incorrect. It is forecast that there will be a gradual two per cent increase in aircraft movements per year, which is generally in line with projections for similarly sized general

aviation aerodromes. An increase of this magnitude will be imperceptible to most people. A two per cent increase in aircraft movements per year translates into less than two extra flights per day. The 2009 Australian Government Aviation White Paper states: The regional airline industry has gone through a

structure, Transport and Regional Economics (BITRE) research has found that over the period 1984 to 2008 the number of regional airports served by scheduled airlines fell from 278 to 138, with the steepest decline on low density routes. The number of airlines serving regional airports fell from 53 to 27. There has also been a high attrition rate and turnover in the industry. In many cases improve-

This will do nothing to help the poor residents of Bendigo major rationalisation since deregulation. While there has been substantial growth in regional air traffic and overall capacity, there has been a decrease in the number of regional airports served and in the number of airlines serving them, and a decline in the number of flights to regional airports as a result of a trend towards the use of larger, more cost efficient aircraft. Recent Bureau of Infra-

ments to road networks and motor vehicles made air transport less competitive. Despite this evidence City of Greater Bendigo council continues to push for more money to be spent on the Bendigo Airport on some “pie in the sky” plan that a commercial airline could operate profitably to and from Bendigo. This will do nothing to help the poor residents of Bendigo.

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There is no evidence that the economies of scale for an airline servicing the likes of Bendigo Bank staff or Keech Castings would survive. We don’t have manufacturing and agricultural export capabilities like they do at Toowoomba where it is efficient to fly to and from Asia. There are no local large scale fresh produce or abattoir industries and insufficient passenger numbers. In any case the new runway can only accommodate aircraft with a freight carrying capacity of less than 10 tonnes (equivalent of just one small container). This money could be better spent on the 2009 council promised swimming pool for Strathfieldsaye, or on providing HACCS services to our ageing population or many other needs such as road and drainage infrastructure. Colin Burns is a Strathfieldsaye resident and avid council watcher.

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RGANISERS of Groovin The Moo Bendigo on May 5 say the line up has something for everyone, and tickets are on sale next week. “From those you’ve only just discovered like Alex Lahey to artists you and your entire family love like Paul Kelly,” promoter Steve Halpin said. “There’s a shedload who did very well in the triple j Hottest 100 including Vera Blue, Baker Boy, Ball Park Music, Winston Surfshirt and a handful who’ve been on tour with GTM in years gone by. “Join us in welcoming a stack of guests heading from faraway lands to our island home. Lady Leshurr (UK), Aminé (USA), Duke Dumont (UK) and Claptone (GER) will keep your feet moving. There’ll be epic singalongs with Portugal. The Man (USA), face-melting rock from powerhouse duo Royal Blood (UK) and heaps of other artists to experience.” Halpin said he’s thrilled with how the line up has come together for GTM 2018. “It’s a diverse and exciting range of artists with a treat for every musical tastebud,” he said. “We can’t wait to head around the country with these artists, and we’ve got more to come with our fresh produce and community programs showcasing what’s on offer from each of our beloved regions.” Like last year and plenty of years before that, triple j are on the lookout for one artist from each GTM region to add to the 2018 lineup. “Past winners include legends like SAFIA, Coda Conduct and Timberwolf and we can’t wait to uncover more gems this year,” Halpin said. “The competition is open now and all you need to do is have your best

tunes up on the triple j Unearthed website by midnight on Sunday, February 25.” There’s a GTM 2018 National Pre-sale until 5pm Saturday, February 3, or until allocation is exhausted. Tickets go on sale for Bendigo on Wednesday, February 7 at 8. Tickets are available online via www.gtm.net.au or www. moshtix.com.au, or by phoning 1300 GET TIX (438 849). The show is on Saturday, May 5 at Bendigo’s Prince of Wales Showground.

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Varied fortunes for Frederick Strauch L

AST time I had introduced you to Frederick Gustave Strauch, I mentioned that before he had left Germany he was the beneficiary of two legacies and a further one, which he received news of in 1858 while he was already in the colony of Victoria. These three legacies had made his sister and himself completely financially independent. Largely because of his financial independence Strauch took to travelling, having seen much of Europe. He had been to London most likely before he decided to travel to the Australian colonies. The news of the gold rush of New South Wales and Victoria was well publicised in Europe and also North

America. Did this news become the motivation for Strauch to see the land down under for himself? In any event, he had made his decision, and purchased a passage on the ship Louise, leaving the north western German port of Hamburg on February 23, 1855. The Louise was a 300 ton vessel which carried cargo and 39 passengers. Melbourne was where The Louise discharged cargo as well as some passengers and then continued on to Sydney where Strauch alighted on March 21, 1855. Having the necessary means, Strauch was in a position to travel extensively and subsequently returned to Melbourne.

In Melbourne he met Christina Simpson Taylor, they were married at Collingwood on March 18, 1863. Being an educated person Strauch easily fitted in with the upper echelons of society. He promoted himself as a tutor of languages. The Central Otago gold rush on the South Island of New Zealand had attracted the interest of Strauch and he went there for sometime in 1861-2 before returning to Victoria. The newlyweds were to reside in Melbourne for a number of years, at Carlton their first son was born in 1865 and others followed every two years. During the Melbourne sojourn Strauch had been persuaded to invest

his money in a particular business enterprise, unfortunately this was a financial disaster and as a result he had lost nearly all of his capital. With the almost total depletion of their funds the young Strauch family moved to Huntly. On the passing of the other uncle, Ernst Friedrich Parrot, Frederick went to Germany once more to attend to the estate that had been left. At that time, 1870-1871, the Franco Prussian war was raging, and as he was still a German Frederick was drafted into the army, which helped to delay his return to Huntly. Upon Strauch’s return he was then a position to purchase 1.6 hectares of land in 1873 between

HUNTLY MAN: Frederick Gustave Strauch.

Burgoyne and Rennie streets and constructed a house there. The land was planted with vines which constituted a part of his garden. Frederick Gustave Strauch was a highly respected man in the Huntly/ Bagshot community.

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F I could work out the technology on this one I’d run a poll to ask about a pressing matter. Is it acceptable to eat a tin of tuna in an office? Tuna is a marvellous food, unless you’re a tuna, it’s high in protein and full of goodies and comes in convenient tins of varying sizes. The 100 gram tins are just right for a tasty snack. The trouble is they’re easy to open and some people find it OK to rip one open and eat at the desk. Now I am not a food nazi, but tuna does not appeal to all, and the pungent odour wafting across the desk can cause problems to the neighbours. Our resident tuna offender is Finn, a man who would have been a good 60s hippie if he had been born in the 50s. He ambles in, strangely on time, and sets about his daily task. He’s a grazer rather than a big meal man, and this is where the tins of tuna come into play. More than once a day his colleagues hear the telltale ripping of a tuna can lid and the odour spreads like cat feeding time at the boarding kennels. It got to a point where gentle hints were made, all to no avail. Finn was oblivious to subtle, and so after a day or so heavier tactics were used.

Miss Turner in the office actually admitted the smell would make her ill, in a projectile kind of way, and finally the penny dropped. Finn, with a hurt look in his eye, wheeled his chair across the room to inflict the smell on someone else. The lucky recipient of the tuna was Old, Old Nick, our resident fisherman. Gouty Nick is no stranger to the smell, having been a fisherman since the 1940s and he took it all in his stride, and savoured a taste of what was to come on his fishing trip at the weekend. He was practically salivating. Once the tiny tin was consumed, Finn wheeled back to his desk and continued with his work. By now the discussion was at a pitch, Finn thinking there was nothing wrong with eating tuna, and a verbal majority, apart from Old, Old gouty Nick, saying that perhaps that was what the lunch room was for. The problem is, hippy Finn is always having a chew on something. If he was banished to the lunch room at every snack we’d never see him. So we’ll have to grin and bear it, or move Finn, his computer and his tuna to the lunch room. – Steve Kendall twitter: stevekendall1

he City of Greater Bendigo’s Summer in the Parks program takes on a distinctly musical feel for Fridays in February. It starts tonight, Friday, February 2, in Crook Street Park, Strathdale, with Jakal, and Min and the Colin Band taking to the stage. The music starts at 6.30pm. It’s a special night for Melbournebased band Jakal, who will be launching their debut album at the show. The self-titled album, which includes all original material, was recorded at Audrey Studios in Carlton. Jakal – all teenagers – met at the Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School. They share a passion for contemporary jazz and soul music. They play regularly across Victoria and have a residency at the Lomond Hotel in Brunswick. Well-known Bendigo brothers, Kane and Sam Watts comprise one third of the young outfit. They’re excited about performing back on home turf. “We regularly play gigs in Bendigo in other bands, and we’re very keen to share the original music we play with our Melbourne band Jakal,” Kane said. “It will be awesome to launch our CD in Bendigo.” Jakal is fronted by Jessie Hillel who was runner-up in New Zealand’s Got Talent in 2011 at the tender age of just 11. Hillel, and keyboard player, Max Teakle write the band’s music. “We are pretty proud of the songs and how they have come up.” Hillel said. “It’s hard to categorise our music,

on the green: Min and the Colin Band.

but we hope people find it fresh and energetic. Max and I do most of our writing sharing ideas through Facebook messenger.” A very 21st century approach to the creative process. Jakal will be on stage at 6.30pm at Crook Street Park, followed by Min and the Colin Band. The following three weeks sees a diverse array of talent take to stages each Friday evening in the parks. On February 9 Hailey Calvert, and The Northern Folk play at the Botanical Gardens in White Hills. Calvert, from Brisbane, is no stranger to Bendigo having previously played on the blues tram, and at venues across the city. The Northern Folk are an ensemble currently numbering eleven – “folk” being the key word. Their gentle harmonies will be ideally suited to their surroundings on the evening.

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he Shamrock Comedy Club is back tonight, Friday, with Sonia Di Iorio taking the lead. The show will be hosted by Bendigo comedian Ashley Greblo. Ashley has won Splinter Comedy’s the Gong Show. Support act for the night is Andrew Portelli, a rising star of the Australian comedy scene, having performed across the country. Headliner Di Iorio is a rising star of Australian comedy, winner of the prestigious Spleen – Comedian of the Year. Shamrock Comedy Club will be running on the first Friday of every month. The show is at 8pm at the Shamrock Hotel’s Gold Dust Lounge. Tickets: $10.

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The following week, Friday, February 16, the setting is Canterbury Park, Eaglehawk. Local young singer-songwriter Sherri Parry kicks the evening off, before popular covers band Iffy Pop take to the stage imploring Borough folks to get up and dance to their eclectic mix of numbers. The season finishes in Rosalind Park on February 23. Locals, the Erica Hawkey Trio will be first up, followed by The Deans from Melbourne. The Deans are a polished soul group, and one of the highlights at last year’s Bendigo Blues and Roots Music Festival. So… that’s two hours of music each Friday during February in some of the city’s beautiful open spaces. All events start at 6.30pm and finish at around 8.30pm. It’s all free. – Simon Wooldridge Twitter: @spwooldridge

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Saturday, February 3 Dance: Spring Gully Hall, 8pm to midnight. Music by Carmel Phelan. Good program. Prizes and raffle. Home cooked supper. $9 entry. All welcome. Details: 5444 2953. Social Dance: Greater Bendigo Danceland, 8pm to 11pm, St Andrew’s Uniting Church Hall, Myers St. Supper, lucky door, raffle. Entry $8 pp. Details: 5443 5380. Number plate safe day: In car park off Strathfieldsaye IGA. 9am to noon. The Lions Club will replace number plate screws with antitheft screws at no cost to car owners. Also a sausage sizzle. Wednesday, February 7 Rockin’ 50s Rock ‘n’ Roll Club: Five week basic dance lessons start today. $25 pp for five weeks. 7.30pm. Start 7.15pm first night for registration. No partner required.

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

BUSINESS FOR

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Community Meals and Soup Kitchens: Bendigo Community Health Soup Kitchen: The Arcade, 165-171 Hargreaves St, Bendigo. Ph: 5448 1600. Thurs, 4pm-4.45pm. Bendigo Baptist Community Care Breakfast: Life Essentials, Mad Cow Cafe, 214 Hargreaves St, Bendigo. 5441 4747. Tues 7.45am. Cafe 153 Community Breakfast: The Salvation Army Bendigo Worship Centre, 65-71 Mundy St, Bendigo (Gate 1). Sundays 8.45am-9.45am. Eaglehawk Community House: 19 Bright St, Eaglehawk. 5446 8322. Tues 12 noon and 6pm. Kangaroo Flat Community Meals: Rotary Gateway Park, High St, Kangaroo Flat, Wed 5.30pm-6.30pm. Kangaroo Flat Uniting Church: Cnr Church and Camp sts, Kangaroo Flat. Ph: 5447 9998. Fourth Wednesday of every month, 12pm. Not Just Soup - Soup Kitchen: A Reasonable Christianity Church, 237 High Street, Golden Square back room (opposite Woolworths). Ph: 0404 559 769. Sun, 3.30pm-4.40pm, Thurs, 5pm-6pm. FOODCARE3556: Eaglehawk Uniting Church, Peg Leg Rd Eaglehawk. Tues 1pm – 3pm, Wed 1.30pm – 3pm. Saltworks Community Meal: Eaglehawk Anglican Church, 63 High St, Eaglehawk. Ph: 5446 8251. Fri 5.45pm (except Jan or public holidays). St Liborius Parish Centre: 50 Panton St, Eaglehawk. 5446 8235. Tues 11.30am (school terms). Supplied by City of Greater Bendigo.

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Golden Star

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Chinese Restaurant

Golden star Chinese restaurant is seeking a Full-time Cook. The right applicant must have at least Certificate IV in Cookery qualification and experience in a similar position is preferred. To apply, please email: restaurantgoldenstar@gmail.com

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We are seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to work at our local Japanese Restaurant. Successful candidate must have relevant experience. An annual salary of $60,000 will be offered upon successful application. Please email your resume to: johnwright0218@gmail.com

A Japanese restaurant is looking for an experienced Chef and a Restaurant Manager to join its expanding business in the local area. Applicants with relevant experience and a can-do attitude are encouraged to apply. Annual salary from $55,000-$60,000 will be offered upon successful application. Please send your CV to: orientalhousedinner@gmail.com

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BOBCAT OPERATOR WANTED

must be experienced with all relevant tickets and truck licence required. PH KEITH:

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Rodilesa Plant Supplies are seeking two new retailers to join the team at Junortoun for another busy season ahead. We have a part time position and one full time position available with a rotating roster including weekends. Applicants must have retail experience, be physically fit and have an excellent work ethic to keep up in this fast paced environment. Resumes to: sales@rodilesa.com.au 789 M McIvor I HWY JJunortoun 5449 3966 | 36 Pi Piper S St k kyneton 5422 2 2732 1/4 Midland HWY castlemaine 5470 6527 | facebook.com/rodilesaplants

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CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER Interested in contributing to the success of a dynamic not-for-profit, charitable organization? This is an exceptional opportunity to work across an organization providing strategic and commercial leadership that contributes to making a difference in people’s lives. Access Australia Group Limited is seeking to appoint an experienced and self-motivated leader to the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer. This role will have a significant impact on the on-going success of the organisation.

Become A CVGT Apprentice Or Trainee Current Bendigo Vacancies l Hospitality Traineeship (Part time)

l Apprentice Diesel Mechanic

Salary is in accordance with Access Australia Group’s Enterprise Agreement 2016. Attractive salary packaging options may be available.

l Personal Care Worker Traineeship x 2

Access Australia Group 29-33 Mundy Street, Bendigo • Ph: 5445-9800 Fax: 5441-7088 info@accessaustralia.org.au

Access Australia Group Limited is an equal opportunity employer. People with a lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

l Apprentice Roof Plumber - 3 positions

The successful candidate will be commercially astute with a demonstrated understanding of how to lead and manage a complex mission based company. Corporate and energetic in style you will be a clear communicator and relish the opportunity to work in an organization that supports people with disadvantage or disability through employment, training and other opportunities to enhance their quality of life and community engagement.

The position description is available on the Access Australia Group website www.accessaustralia.org.au. You can also contact us by phone 54 45 9800 or email info@accessaustralia.org.au to request a copy. Applications close at 5 pm on Friday, 9th February 2018.

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- Shepparton l Pest Control Traineeship - Tullamarine l Apprentice Chef - Sunbury l Business Traineeship - Narre Warren

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Services Offered BRICKLAYERS

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

BRICKLAYING

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

CLEANING & CARPET

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

CONCRETER

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

AXE CREEK CONCRETING

New & old shed floors, Excavation work, Paths & Driveways, big or sml

PH 0429 395 985

AIR CONDITIONING

TempTech BENDIGO

AIR CONDITIONING Servicing all of Central Victoria I Pensioner discounts

A full service ensures your cooler is running at optimal performance, and saving you $$$

Make sure you stay COOL this summer! Reg Licence No. 47315

Ph Nathan 0407 972 717 bendigotemptech@hotmail.com I www. bendigotemptech.com.au

ANTENNAS

CONCRETING

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

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

LAWN MOWING, WHIPPER SNIPPING

$35 per hr / $30 pen (inc. take away clippings). Delivery of Garden Products Spraying (Roundup) $35 per hr/ $30 pen Rubbish Removal $80 per load/$70 pen (incl tip fee $35) for 7x4 square box trailer. Mattresses $20 NO tyres or rock/clean fill. Cash only

ORIGINAL DRAFTING SERVICES

For all your house plan needs. Ring Ilse on: 0418 338 679

HOUSEWORK

and Ironing Duties. Phone 0434 795 733

Ph Mick 0407 448 249

PANEL BEATING

Spray painting, rust repairs. 25 yrs experience, cheap rates. Ph 5443 1710 or 0401 915 906.

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

Bobcat & Tipper Hire Site Cleaning aning Driveways ys Excavation on Laser Levelling vellin ng Rubbish Removall Backhoe e

PLASTERER EXPERIENCED LOCAL PLASTERER

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

PJ TAYLOR

5446 1422

SKILLED OPERATOR

Matt” A “ Excavations and Landscaping

Blocked drains Hot water units Bathrooms, Kitchens, Treatment plants Maintenance Ph 0403 962 817

WONDER WINDOW

WOMEN CLEANING

HOUSE CLEANER

Ph: Glenn

0418 510 074

Just moved to Bendigo area. General House cleaning & ironing, Refs available. Phone Kaye: 0427 743 062

Local Classifieds

TV Tuning from $40 • Servicing Bendigo & Surrounds • Aerials & additional aerial points • Satellite & Computer Setups ps • Digital/Smart TV’s • Home Theatre, Wall Mount • DVD, Recorders & Foxtel • Installed & explained

Very Reasonably Priced - Great Soil Rates Free Quotes and Honest Advice Matt: 0409 141 093 • Nicole: 0428 119 386 E: nicmat2001@hotmail.com

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

• Systems built • Repairs and upgrades • Network and internet connections • Virus and Spyware removal

Jeoff Milne 5447 2476 Mob 0425 728 336

CONCRETING

MIDLAND CONCRETING SERVICES PTY LTD Paths l Driveways l Sheds l House Slabs Over 25 years experience l Free Quotes Family owned and run Business

PHONE FRANK 0417 377 957 Email: midland.concreting@gmail.com

Just $3.25 per line (5 LINE MINIMUM)

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BUILDERS

Excavator, Tipper & Bobcat

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

on call computer maintenance

RUBBISH REMOVAL

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

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

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PRELOH FRPSXWHU VHUYLFHV

Scrap Metal, Green waste or just general clean up. Tip fees apply. Current police check. Ph Paul 0401 418 108. ABN 88484579761.

EXCELLENT service, great rates. Ph Simone 0430 349 332

LITTLE RIPPER

COMPUTERS

PLUMBER 111684

0448 713 499

Digger Service

Call Rhys 0447 424 932

Lic

DOORS

DOORS DOORS DOORS LOCKS LOCKS LOCKS Bendigo’s Specialist Door & Lock Fitting Service

Call Richard

0417 502 709 Any Door Any Lock Anywhere

Domestic Schools Commercial Business Owner Builders Builders

DBM-1122 DB-U-28169

SOUTHERN CROSS RESTUMPING

Building Permits Arranged + 20 Years Experience

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

Phone Ron on

BUILDERS

5447 7823 or 0431 609 423

ELECTRICIANS

aglow

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

0417 095 544

aglowelectrical@hotmail.com • REC 20664

ELECTRICIANS

GREG SMITH ELECTRICIAN

New Custom Homes l House Extensions l Reno’s l Refurbishments l Pergola’s l Decking & Maintenance l

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

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

Bobcat & Tipper Hire Backhoe Trenching Post Hole Borer

Ph 0429 171 697

200 - 600mm diameter

Site Clearing Driveways Excavation Laser Levelling Rubbish Removal

718 Strathfieldsaye Road, Strathfieldsaye

Call Ron 0438 569 385

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GARDAM E X C AVA T I O N

SEPTIC TANK SEWER TREATMENT PLANTS

Phone Boden: 0429 185 872

Email: info@yarrington.com.au Website: www.yarrington.com.au

C CARPENTRY & M MAINTENANCE TRADE QUALIFIED CARPENTER

Jack Hando 0467 642 504 Carports Concreting Renovations Decks & Verandahs

REC 7821

GARAGE DOORS

• Roller Doors, Sectional Doors and Motors • Blinds and Awnings • Zip Track Blinds • Roller Shutters • Sales and Installation

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

GARDEN SERVICES

Tiling Retaining Walls General Handyman Fix Ups

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CARPENTRY

Supplied and installed

Licenced drainer 31741

Tired of Waiting for a Tradesman

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

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Services Offered GARDEN SERVICES

0419 238 485

• Mowing • Whipper Snipping • Large Area Mowing • Large Yard Tidy ups • Weeding • Rubbish Removal • Gutter Cleaning • Gardening

NDIS, Workcover & TAC Registered

LANDSCAPING w

Greg Hicks st same day Plumbing Fajosebrvtoicoesmall Master Plumber

• Paving - all types • Brickwork • Retaining Walls - all types • Brick Edging

Paul 0429 462 057

MOWING & GARDENING

Over 25 years of trade qualified experience

mgbricklayingandlandscaping.com

MOBILE BATHROOMS HANDYMAN SERVICES 67(9( &/(** +$1'<0$1 6(59,&(6 Trade qualified Home and garden maintenance Any odd jobs inside and outt

0418 754 952

stephen.clegg@bigpond.com m Prompt, friendly and reliable

PLUMBERS

ARE YOU RENOVATING? MOBILE BATHROOM FOR HIRE (Shower, hand basin, toilet etc)

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

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

Lic#100122

Your local on-time Plumber • Air Conditoning Service & Repairs • Gas fitting & General Plumbing • Hot water - Gas, Elec & solar • Drains installed/cleared/repaired • Roof, gutter, d.p. & gutter guard Don’t put up with drips! • Taps, toilets, showers, sinks & more Use a licensed plumber • Quality professional workmanship FREE QUOTES guaranteed Lic No 37932

Ph 5446 1535

0438 083 139 www.bettabathroomhire.com.au

www.dunstoneplumbing.com.au office@dunstonebros.com.au

Peter Carr Plumbing & Gasfitting

PAINTERS / DECORATORS

HANDYMAN SERVICES

Pty. Ltd.

License No. 32710

FOR SALE

ANTIQUE cane laundry basket, $75 ono Ph 5442 1507

FLOOR Tiles new beige 8 sq metres $80 Ph 5442 3042

ARMCHAIR, large, fabric, as new $350 Ph 5444 3799

FOOZBALL / 8 Ball table, multi game, $25 Ph 5446 1310

ART Deco oval wall mirror $35 ono Ph 5442 1507

FOR Sale Hay of all Types, large & small, all types of firewood, del avail Elmore & surrounding areas 0429 326 142

ART deco china monkey ashtray w garette section $30 Ph 5442 3042 BESSEMER ware 1960's plate tv series skippy $10 Ph 0409 612 200 BESSEMER ware 60's 3pc set vintage design $15 Ph 0409 612 200 BIKE, 26", Jamis Ranger & Helmet GC $60 Ph 5447 8089

Central Victoria 13 11 98

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

HOME MAINTENANCE

• New Homes • Repainting of Existing Homes • Heritage • Qualified Tradesman • No Obligation Quotes

0417 479 491 www.rendersolutions.com.au

Grant’s Painting Service -- Victoria -l l l l l

For all your painting requirements Residential and Commercial Internal and External repaints Reliable and efficient service by professionals Quality work at affordable prices -- Call for an obligation free quote --

0423 745 034

NO JOB TOO SMALL

Email: grants.paintingservice@yahoo.com

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

PAINTERS / DECORATORS

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

LANDSCAPING

• Qualified tradesmen • Landscaping • Commercial and residential property maintenance

Specialising in Landscape construction

TRIPPA’S T RIPPA’S P PAINTING AINTING SERVICE S ERVICE No N oO Obligation bllig b ga attio tio ion Fr F Free ree Quote Quote uote uo e 10% 10% DISCOUNT 10 DIISC D ISC S OUNT OUNT OU NT F FOR OR S OR SENIORS ENIIO EN OR ORS RS S

Specialising Sp S p pec ecia ecia ec aliissiing g iin: n: n: Weatherboard lW ea ea ath the th errbo board ard ar Heritage Housing lH erittag er age Hous H Ho ous usin ing Repaints lR epai ep pa aiin ntts ts

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PAVING & LANDSCAPING by Phil Carman

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

PH: 0418 822 911

4 Nolan Street, Bendigo

SPOUT CLEANING

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

Ph Paul 5439 3835 or 0428 395 429 * Fully Insured

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PH 5440 2514

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

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

0409 289 700 5428 9312

Stuart Erwin 0407 667 900 Cameron Rogister 0411 956 937

LANDSCAPING

544 33 999

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

Ph 0432 626 446 Email: painter_joel@hotmail.com

GOLF buggy bag and sticks, $90 ono Ph 5442 1507.

BOX of fishing tackle, inc 18 handmade flys $25 lot Ph 5446 1310

GOLF Clubs, power bilt Hybrid clubs, suit beginner, inc bag. $200 Ph 0418 126 748

BRAUN electric hand mixer, with accessories VGC $25 Ph 5447 7275

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

BSE college asst girls uniforms, S10-14 from $10 Ph 0409 740 272 CANOE (Seak) 3.6m, with trolley, paddle & life jacket $300. Ph 0418 126 748 CANOPY or tradies tool box 1910x2100x790, aluminumum cladding, paid $4900 sell $2900 ono 0459 483 869

HAY ROLLS

Lucern, Oaten, Wheaten, Grass. Priced to sell Ph 0429 383 006

HAY & STRAW

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

HAY

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

A friendly, reliable, local plumbing team fully qualified in all aspects of plumbing • Handymen • Cleaning • Builder • Floors • • Carpenters • Glazier • Fencing • Plastering • • Painters • Bathroom & Kitchen Reno’s • • Granite Benchtops • Paving • Plumbers • • Decking • Electricians • Ramps • Tiling • Pruning • Tree Lopping • Sheds & Pergolas • • Lawns & Gardens • Small concreting jobs • • Dingo machinery work •

FREE MULLOCK

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

HIGH Chair, VGC, $10 Ph 0439 116 585 CEDAR Door 2025mm x 1165mm Beautifully designed with double window casement PickUp Only. All genuine offers will be considered, Ph Terry 0407 351 445

HOOVER bagless vacuum cleaner, 2000W, EC, $60 Ph 0437 852 649

CHILDS size inflatable boat, with paddles, VGC $10 Ph 0476 077 570

J & L SEWING MACHINE SERVICES

CLEARVIEW towing mirrors, remote adjustable, as new, $250 Ph Sue 5439 7335 CLUB chair, white leather, brand new, $155 ono Ph 0407 848 331 CORDLESS Telephone, EC $10 ph 0409 431 383

HORN sewing/overlocker cabinet $100 Ph 0409 175 052

Est. 1972. New & Second hand industrial machines for sale. We repair domestic & industrial. Free quotes. Further details phone John: 0418 361 430 "The Service that comes to you" Kennington Area

JUKI

CROCHET Cot Rug, Cotton, pastel colors $8 Ph 0476 077 570

Sewing Machines & Overlockers - Bendigo Sewing Machine Service, 11 Adams St 5442 9705

DB Flat Sheet & P/cases, high quality, as new $30 Ph 0476 077 570

KELVINATOR 150L chest freezer, GC $75 Ph 5442 5552

LAMINEX table, 1.30mm x 900, 6 brown chairs, $60 Ph 0497 391 905

DINING Extension Table & 6 Chairs, Rose Wood Color, VGC $850 Ph 0497 794 856 DRAPES, blockout, cream, 90cm x 240 d, x 2, $40 Ph 0437 852 649 ELECTRIC Beds, King Single, full operation from $495 Ph 0408 571 794 EXERCISE Bike, as new $95 Ph 0411 746 854 FISHING Worms, $10 for plenty Ph 5447 9127

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

LIFT Chair, fabric, as new condition $600 Ph 0434 609 393

MASSAGE Table, GC $95 Ph 0411 746 854

MUSHROOM COMPOST

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

OZITO Electric edge trimmer, EC $30 Ph 5442 5552

PAVING sealer, bond all, 2x 5L $18 lot Ph 5446 1310

PEA STRAW

$8 bale. Min 10 bales del. Free del Bendigo. Ph 5436 9156

MULCH

Lucerne hay $7 bale, Pea straw $8 bale, Straw $6 bale, Can deliver or pick up Bendigo Ph 0427 304 600

POTS, plastic, various sizes, Ex landscapers stock, Small truckload, must take the lot $150 Ph 0412 158 028

PRINTER, HP Office Jet 5600, All in 1. $40 Ph 5447 7275

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FOR SALE

WANTED TO BUY

Cat Enclosures

Bendigo Coin Shop

A fun, safe way for your cat to enjoy the outdoors Free Quotes to suit your budget Call Jim 0429 866 630

Buying + Selling all: Coins and Notes Gold and Silver

catparksaustralia.com

FOR SALE

QUALITY, new season, "weed-free", oaten or vetch mix hay in large, heavy rolls. Pure oaten @ $40, and vetch mix @ $45 per roll. Avonmore /Elmore area. Ray: 0418 122 252

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

RUGS

•Modern •Traditional •Shaggy •Kids Play Mats Bendigo Sewing Machine Service, 11 Adams St Ph 5442 9705 BABYLOCK overlocker $50 Ph 0409 175 052

SINGER Sewing Machine $50 Ph 0409 175 052

SIEVED TOP SOIL

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

TOP SOIL

STORAGE cuboards, (2) ideal for shed $50 for both Ph 0477 457 926

www.ebsary.com.au 161 McIvor Rd Ph 5443 6740

WANTED TO BUY

HAY

OLD woodworking carpenters tools, planes and books etc for collector/user Ph 0418 510 727.

GARAGE SALES

(Sauce) Romas & round $10 box 0400 779 774

TRACTORS & farm machinery wanted. Going or not, cash paid, Ph 0429 393 221 WANTED to buy old batteries, copper & brass mag wheels Ph 5446 1191 or 0447 744 043

103 RETREAT RD SPRING GULLY Saturday 8am - 3pm Carpenters Tools, metal shelving units, storage boxes, ornaments, garden tools & books

POULTRY

SILKIES

IRONTREE CLOSE KANGAROO FLAT Sat 8am-12pm 47cm LCD TV, Household goods, books, toys, heavy duty dolly wheel

TEAPOT red, Maxwell Williams, 500ml, new $7 Ph 5439 5852

TOMATOES

WANTED

WIND Turbine, brand new, still in box, 500W, 12V, 3 blade, $320 Ph 5449 6893 evenings Oaten/Rye, $4 bale Ph 0429 434 646 AH

6 LILLIE LANE STRATHDALE Saturday from 7am

BOATS

SCARIFIER 3PL Massey Ferguson, 9 tine, with new reversible chisel points. $1100 Phone 0438 461 797

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

WATER TANKS AND DRUMS

3300 lt $690. 5500 lt $890. 2000 lt $495 2500 lt Slimline $790. Drums 200lt $25.

MACHINERY

VAX Barrel Vacuum Carpet Cleaner/shampoo 12watt $100 5442 3042

SOIL

STEEL post driver/hammer EC $50 Ph 5442 5552

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Battle on for finals spots By JOEL PETERSON

FINAL SPELL: Andrew Duguid.

United hopes for top four place UNITED will chase 230 as it looks to put some space between itself and sixthplaced Maiden Gully in the Emu Valley Cricket Association. Three teams are separated by just three points – United, West Bendigo and Maiden Gully – as the season winds down to a conclusion. The target could have been greater after Gully rocketed out of the blocks to sit at 122 without loss before Harry Moore struck, trapping opener Alex Gorrie leg before for 60. From there the flow of wickets was steady, innings top scorer Rob Brown (72) next to fall at 2/138 before Gully lost 5/36 in the middle order. Some valuable late hitting from Leigh Draper and Brett Haw saw the total well past 200 before the last three wickets fell within six runs as James Smith (5/23) cleaned up the tail. Andrew Duguid chipped in with a pair of wickets for the Tigers, who will need the likes of Josh White and Kieran Nihill to fire with the bat if they are to move back into the top four. At Marong, a good start with the ball could prove a bail out for a batting collapse from ladder leader Sedgwick as the Rams and Panthers start day two of their match. Matt Dwyer was again among the runs as the Rams made 114 without loss, before losing opener Daniel Chamberlain for 49 and Greg Thomas departing without adding to the scoreboard.

Dwyer (90, seven fours and four sixes) then put on 28 with Simon Marwood before the latter was caught off the bowling of Dean Cosgriff. Cosgriff, easily Marong’s best bowler on the day, picked up Dwyer shortly as part of his effort of 6/65 off 20 overs. Dwyer went back to the sheds at 4/158 before the Rams rolled over, losing their final six wickets for 26 to be all out for 184. With Marong in the hunt, Dwyer showed he can have as much damage with ball in hand, claiming the valuable wicket of Shannon Walters. Chris McCalman then picked up the dangerous Scott Ross to send Marong to stumps at 2/35 from 11 overs. At Mandurang, an 83run stand for the ninth wicket has helped the hosts out of a sticky situation against Spring Gully. Afer the Rangas were 8/140, James Pietromonaco and Darcy Radford managed to hold the innings together and avoid getting skittled for under 150. Pietromonaco made 87 including six fours and six sixes, while Radford contributed 15. Eventually, Mandurang was bowled out for 243. In reply, Spring Gully went to stumps on 18 without loss from seven overs. In the round’s other match, four wickets to Brad Webster saw West Bendigo bowled out for 178 against Golden Gully, who went to stumps at 1/13 in reply.

THE four Bendigo District Cricket Association teams vying for two finals spots face the most crucial game of the season this weekend. Bendigo, Sandhurst, Kangaroo Flat and Eaglehawk are all fighting for the bottom two final four spots over the last three rounds of the season. With three two-day games remaining, the spread between Bendigo and Eaglehawk is 15 points, meaning third through sixth places are up for grabs. Kangaroo Flat sits on 30 points, within three games of top side Strathdale Maristians, while White Hills remains a mathematical but extremely unlikely finals chance in seventh. This weekend’s round of matches is perhaps the most crucial of the season, with each side playing a team currently in the BDCA’s top four. Sandhurst hosts Bendigo, while fifth-placed Kangaroo Flat is away to second-placed Golden Square and sixthplaced Eaglehawk plays the ladder leading Strathdale Maristians at the QEO. A Bendigo win and a Kangaroo Flat loss would make the Goers’ return to finals all but a certainty, barring outright results along the way. A Sandhurst win would place the Dragons a minimum of nine points above the sides outside the four with two matches to play, that could be 15 points if both the Hawks and Roos lose. The Dragons could be even more comfortable if not for a six-point penalty im-

UNDER PRESSURE: Kangaroo Flat’s Dylan Gibson crunches a boundary. The Roos face Golden Square in round 11. posed upon them after their match against the Roos earlier in the season. The three-week stretch serves as an opportunity for Sandhurst and Bendigo to finally deliver on the promise they have shown in recent seasons and finish in a finals spot. For reigning premier Eaglehawk and another 2017 finallist in Kangaroo Flat, missing out on action in late March would represent severe disappointments. Both have been cruelled by recent matches being called

off due to wet weather and heat. The Roos’ strong bowling lineup will have to carve through Golden Square’s imposing top order to be any chance of a much-needed win. After a 0-3 start, Eaglehawk has won three of its past four matches that have ended with a result, the only loss coming in a last-ball thriller against Bendigo. The Hawks will have to reign in their bowling after conceding 26 extras to the Goers in a loss that gave their finals chances a big hit.

Both Bendigo and Sandhurst play Huntly North Epsom in the run home, with Bendigo’s the match against Golden Square and Sandhurst to play Eaglehawk in the season’s final fortnight. Along with the Dragons, Eaglehawk plays second bottom side Strathfieldsaye, while Kangaroo Flat plays White Hills and Strathdale Maristians. This weekend’s other matches see Bendigo United play White Hills and Strathfieldsaye against Huntly North Epsom.

Monique’s golden achievement JUNIOR athlete Monique Gavriliadis has achieved a rare feat, taking out a Little Athletics Victoria state championship at the weekend. Gavriliadis led the local contingent with poise to claim the under-14 girls State Little Athletics Multi-Event Championship. Competing over six events for the highest points total at Casey Fields Cranbourne, Gavriliadis took on the best all-round athletes in the state in boiling conditions. A bronze medalist last year at the same event, she went two places better to take the gold medal. Gavriliadis won the first event the shot put, before being placed fourth after her least favoured event, the 800 metres. In first place in the 24 athlete field after the first event the shot put with a personal best 10.74 metres, Gavriliadis had her least favoured event next the 800 metres. After this event, she was 112 points behind in 4th place. She achieved another personal

VERSATILE: Monique Gavriliadis. best in the third event, the 80-metre hurdles, before she blitzed the high jump to take the over all lead.

With the field heaping the pressure on heading into the last two events, Gavriliadis stepped up to the plate and delivered a jump of 4.74m before bettering it to 5.08m and extending her advantage. And in the 200m she showed her class again, despite not winning the event she did enough to hold onto gold. Athletics Bendigo general manager Craig Green said her performance was outstanding. “The event has amazing depth and these are the best all-round athletes in the state competing,” he said. “To do three personal bests at a multi-event competition is unusual, as athletes fatigue quickly with such a short time to recover between each event. “Not forgetting the conditions were scorching hot and to do this under the pressure of a state championship was a remarkable feat.” Tazma Ferrie, Sebastyn Andrea, Liam Gay and Emily Anderson all finished top-20 in their age groups.

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Footy in full swing By JOEL PETERSON

TONIGHT’S season-opening AFL Women’s match between Carlton and Collingwood will again have a Bendigo connection and according to the region’s top football administrator a profound local impact. As local clubs prepare for the first AFL Central Victoria senior women’s competition a pair of local products will be featuring in the first game of season two of AFLW. Collingwood’s Emma Grant will again line up in the rivalry clash after featuring in last year’s historic game, while Carlton’s Kerryn Harrington will make her debut in navy blue after crossing from basketball. The first game of the inaugural AFLW season generated unprecedented interest, and the competition has had a significant effect on local participation according to AFL Central Victoria’s Carol Cathcart. Fellow Blue Sarah Last will not play in the season opener, while Tiahna Cochrane is not eligible to play as she remains on the club’s rookie list. The former Bendigo Thunder pair are not the only two players with a Bendigo connection that may be named for their sides, be with Bella Ayre set to make her debut in Brisbane Lions colours and former Australian volleyballer Eliza Hynes a chance to line up for Collingwood. The second iteration of AFLW comes as AFL Central Victoria pushes toward its first standalone senior women’s competition in 2018. Five clubs have already committed to field teams in the com-

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petition, which will begin on April 29. Bendigo Thunder, Kangaroo Flat, Kyneton, North Bendigo and Strathfieldsaye have signed expressions of interest to be a part of the league and have officially been adopted as the inaugural clubs. Clubs will have to provide a preliminary player list by March 1 in order to confirm a spot in the league, prior to a fixture being drawn up. Three of the five clubs competed in the Northern Country Women’s League, a cross-com-

NUMBERS GAME: The impact of AFLW players like Collingwood’s Emma Grant (above) has filtered through to the local level (left).

mission initiative run by AFL Central Victoria, AFL Goulburn Murray and AFL Central Murray last year. The first local women’s premiership was won by the Bendigo Thunder and the competition initially aimed at a two-year tenure.

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But given the rapid growth in the number of teams across the three regions, each decided to introduce their own leagues a year ahead of schedule. “The introduction of the competition is a great outcome and further demonstrates the massive growth in opportunities

for women to play football,” AFL Central Victoria region general manager Carol Cathcart said. “There is no doubt the success of our junior female competitions over the past years, combined with the success of the AFLW, has greatly assisted the competition coming to life.” The competition will begin with a round robin tournament held in Rochester on Sunday 15th April with teams from the central Victoria and Goulburn Murray regions before the season proper begins a fortnight later.

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That squad offers plenty of excitement for those already within it, according to Dufelmeier. “I think we really have an exciting group this season and I’m looking forward to playing under (coach Megan Moody),” she said. “We look on paper like a run and gun team that will really be able to push the tempo, but then we can still throw it into the post and even post up our guards because at that position we are quite big.” Meanwhile, some of the stars of tomorrow will be on display this weekend for the club in the Country Basketball league. The Braves men’s and women’s CBL teams will both host semi-finals in the competition at Bendigo Stadium on Saturday night from 6pm.

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AFL Central Victoria is gearing up for tiger time, with Richmond’s AFL Community Camp visit to Bendigo less than two weeks away. The Tigers will be in town on February 12 and 13 to run clinics and present the 2017 premiership cup to Bendigo as part of the annual community program. Bendigo falls within the club’s Next Generation Academy zone, a partnership which saw Bendigo Pioneer Derrick Smith Jr drafted to the Tigers last year. “We are excited to connect Richmond to the Bendigo community,” AFL Central Victoria’s Shane Koop said. “Having Richmond in Bendigo will provide enthusiasm within the local football community and create excitement for the season ahead. Considering the timing of the camp our focus will be community engagement and increasing participation. “The camp provides us with a great opportunity to continue to grow our alignment with Richmond via the VFLW and the Next Generation Academy.” AFL Central Victoria will also host a function featuring several Tigers premiership stars on Monday, February 12 at Bendigo Stadium. The function gives fans a chance to mingle with players and staff of the club, participate in Q and A sessions and purchase signed merchandise. Tickets are $75 and include a three-course meal and drink on arrival. For tickets or more information, visit www.aflcentralvic.com.au or phone 5434 2400.

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THE Bendigo Lady Braves have made the first move to shore up their backcourt ahead of the 2018 South East Australian Basketball season. But the team’s biggest move could be yet to come. The club this week announced that guard Bianca Dufelmeier would

It has been so welcoming... since I first got here return in 2018 to add to a host of signings including Bendigo Spirit players Nadeen Payne, Ash Karaitiana, Maddie Wild, Ahlise Hurst and Kara Tessari. The team also signed Jessie Rennie, who recently underwent knee surgery. Dufelmeier averaged eight points and three rebounds per game last season in close to 20 minutes of court time per game. After signing with the program she has remained in Bendigo, and is now working for the Bendigo Stadium as its community

engagement officer. “I’m probably at that point in my career, not that I’m necessarily at the end, but that stage where I do need to start thinking about work as well as basketball and Bendigo has been a great fit,” she said. “It has been so welcoming, so inviting since I first got here and been really good both on the court and off of it. “Getting to that national final last season helped, but I’ve really enjoyed it away from basketball as well.” Dufelmeier will play a role in a backcourt that offers plenty of talent, which could be bolstered by the likely return of Kelly Wilson. Wilson is coming off a WNBL title with Townsville, after which she told Fox Sports she would “definitely” be playing SEABL. She has recently returned to Bendigo to resume her job at Bendigo South East College for the start of the school year and is coming off a strong season both with the Fire and with Bendigo in SEABL last season. While the club is yet to confirm her signature, Wilson would add a veteran presence to a young Lady Braves squad.

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medal splash: Kiara Field, Summer Zealley, Eve, Will and Tom Conroy and team mascot Ali Conroy. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Divers excel at country champs BENDIGO divers have again shone at the Victorian Country Championships, collecting 10 medals and

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