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ISSUE 1059 FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 2018

HIGH HOPE Bendigo bids for Qantas school

By SHARON KEMP

BENDIGO has put its hand up to host what could become the biggest pilot training school in the southern hemisphere. The City of Greater Bendigo has confirmed it will submit a bid for a Qantas pilot training academy to eventually train 500 pilots a year, adding it is working with the state government to position the city favourably. But even if, after $15 million of investment Bendigo airport is not ready for the Qantas proposal, a former deputy chief of the Royal Australian Air Force says council should attract a commercial pilot school to locate at the facility. After completing an runway extension and upgrading airfield infrastructure, the council has focussed its attention on trying to draw a commercial airline to offer flights to Adelaide, Sydney and other regional centres. Air Vice Marshal John Blackburn AO said a more feasible option was to exploit the dire global shortage of commercial pilots. Mr Blackburn, who often flies into Bendigo and was involved in selecting Wagga Wagga for additional RAAF training, said Bendigo offered an ideal location for training, favoured by climate and proximity to the city and tertiary education. “I think a small regional airline hub might be feasible down the line but it is not going to draw you huge business,” he told the Bendigo Weekly.

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“There is going to be growth in pilot training and Australia is ideally suited for it. Qantas is going to engage a civil school and find a location, is the Bendigo council looking at that as part of the bigger development plan because it is not just Qantas who is going to do this. “Why wouldn’t you look at Bendigo? You have the got the basics there, the town is outstanding if you want to attract not only the students but the staff.

Qantas is going to engage a civil school and find a location “You have got the university there and I know in Wagga Wagga local universities provide some of the academic training for the air force cadets.” Qantas called for registrations for the first intake at its proposed academy which it wants up and running next year. “We’re looking to base the academy at a regional centre with an airfield, uncongested airspace and the infrastructure to support and accommodate up to 100 students in the first year of operation,” a spokesperson said. Continued Page 4

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Golf course up for sale THE former Eaglehawk Golf Course is for sale. Set on a prized allotment of about 40 hectares (100 acres), the property is now owned by the Bendigo Golf Club, following the 2013 merger between two of Bendigo’s most popular golf clubs. In 2016, the Bendigo Golf Club’s best efforts to have the Eaglehawk land included in the city’s urban growth boundary were unsuccessful, with council planners successfully arguing that there was already enough land available to fulfil demand for the short term. The Eaglehawk Golf Club is zoned as farming land, and remains only several hundred metres outside of the growth boundary. In recent years, the site has laid dormant and has been targeted by vandals. The site has already been touted as part of an area spanning more than 600 hectares north-west of Maiden Gully that is likely to be Bendigo’s next significant growth area. Two years ago, after the Bendigo Golf Club lost its bid for planning consideration, club president Andrew Johnston said he was “shattered” at the decision, which excluded the former Eaglehawk Golf

Club site from the next stage of residential development across the city. “Who wouldn’t want 1000 more people living just down the road?” Mr Johnston told the Weekly at the time. “I am disappointed that councillors do not understand the opportunity for the community of Bendigo, for golfers, and especially for the Eaglehawk business community, to have 400 new homes introduced, sooner rather than later.” Back then, council officers determined that there was sufficient land to satisfy the 15year requirement in the State Planning Policy Framework and as such there was no need to include additional land in the UGB at that time. An independent panel backed the officers, as did greater Bendigo councillors. Bendigo Golf Club has previously stated it hoped to sell the Eaglehawk site, and then utilise the funds raised to create a world class golf course at its Epsom facility. The establishment of a destination golf course is a central theme to the golf strategy adopted by the City of Greater Bendigo in 2013. The report considered by

CLOSED: The site has suffered from vandalism. councillors in 2016 supported infill development without having to expand the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB), but also recommended an area of about 600 hectares north-west of Maiden Gully, encompassing Balgownie Winery and Eaglehawk golf course be identified as the next growth front for Bendigo, when required. Councillors all agreed the future plans for development of the Eaglehawk Golf Club site and the resulting development and improvements of the Bendigo site were significant positives, but commented they could only consider the amendment on planning grounds. The site at 255 Golf Links Road Maiden Gully is close to Marist College, and nearby both the Eaglehawk and Maiden

Gully communities. The property is being sold by local agents CR Martin Real Estate via an expressions of interest process, with offers closing on Tuesday, March 27, at 5pm. ONE of Bendigo’s most historic properties has again been passed in at auction. Heritage rich Ravenswood Homestead was put up for auction last weekend, with agents Jellis Craig this week confirming the property had been passed in. An earlier auction in November 2017 by agents McKean McGregor also saw the property passed in. Located at 4912 Calder Highway, Ravenswood, and set on 15.28 hectares, the home remains listed for sale with Jellis Craig for $2.95 million.

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Worker knocked out

By Sharon kemp

A female youth justice worker was knocked unconscious for up to eight minutes in January after being struck by an inmate with an acoustic guitar. The assault at the Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre caused her scalp to tear exposing the skull. The Bendigo Weekly was given a photo of the injury, which it deemed too graphic to publish, as well as information that the justice worker had notified management a number of times in the months leading up to the January assault,

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that she felt unsafe and was being targeted by the inmate. It is understood Victoria Police has charged the inmate with assaulting the woman and he is also facing charges related to alleged assaults only weeks earlier in Malmsbury of two male justice officers, also with a guitar. The woman had surgery at Bendigo hospital within a day of the assault and is yet to return to work. The inmate, who was 17 years old at the time of the assault but turned 18 within a fortnight, was moved to Port Phillip maximum

security prison where his brother is understood to be imprisoned, but has since been relocated to the Parkville Youth Justice Facility.

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upset that the inmate was allowed to keep the guitar after the first two assaults. His guitar was part of an individual behaviour management

Violent behaviour against others is not tolerated and is referred to police

The move has angered youth justice workers at Malmsbury who have questioned why their Parkville colleagues should have to deal with an inmate with a record of assaults in youth facilities. The woman’s colleagues are also

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plan, and was meant to soothe him. A Department of Justice and Regulation spokesperson said the safety of staff was the highest priority. “Violent behaviour against others is not tolerated and is referred to

police,” the department said. “Under new laws passed last year there will be tougher consequences for young people who assault youth justice staff while in custody.” The assault on January 24 was witnessed by other inmates, including a boy who was playing cards with the woman. It is said to have been unprovoked and the female worker was unable to defend herself because the inmate wielded the guitar suddenly from behind her. She was treated at the centre and transported to Bendigo Health.

Fosterville strikes a rich vein

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Discover a new look at the centre Discovery has undergone a facelift during February, with new, interactive exhibits installed on the main floor, and a complete overhaul of its under-six learning space. The space, called Kaleidoscope, has expanded, with family friendly flooring, a new look mine, and exhibits designed to nurture developing children’s scientific curiosity. Early childhood educator Dana Twycross said the new palette of natural colours in Kaleido-

scope were selected to make sure children with all abilities on the sensory spectrum can enjoy the space. “Each part of Kaleidoscope provides a chance to explore then question, guess and test ideas, and develop the natural scientist that lives in all of us,” she said. Funded by the John T Reid Charitable Trusts, Kaleidoscope is not only a rebuilt space, but Discovery has developed preschool and early childhood programs to add value to the exhibits.

Activity boxes will aid visiting groups to make the most of the Kaleidoscope, and early childhood students and educators will be offered professional development to increase confidence and competence in encouraging young scientists. Kaleidoscope will be officially opened on Monday afternoon, March 6, and two days of community activities are planned on Tuesday and Wednesday March 7 and 8. Details can be found at www.

discovery.asn.au and on social media. Other visitors to Discovery will notice big changes to the floor of exhibits thanks to a generous donation by Scienceworks, Museum Victoria’s science museum in Melbourne. Toys is an installation of 15 exhibits which explore the science of toys. From building blocks to loop the loop tracks, the installation is designed to be hands on and experimental.

THE Fosterville Gold Mine showed the potential to be the richest underground gold mine in the world, confirmed by drilling results last year. Drilling at the operation, 20 kilometres from Bendigo, produced the highest gold hits of any mine in 2017, according to data compiled by data mining group Mining Intelligence. Its information shows the highest hit last year contained more than 990 grams of gold per metre over eight metres at Fosterville. The intersection contained 6500 grams more than the second highest hit recorded at a mine in Canada. Global mining industry news site mining.com, who went to lengths to explain how the intersections were judged, called the Fosterville mine “one of the world’s most remarkable underground gold deposits right now”. Taking into account all the ground that is mined at Fosterville, the grade is still considered high at 23 grams per tonne and the costs are low when compared globally. Fosterville is owned by the Canadian company Kirkland Lake Gold which described 2017 as a “transformational year” for the Bendigo operation. It estimates the site has 1.7 million ounces that it can mine, three times more than it predicted a year earlier, with the potential that more gold could be discovered.

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BENDIGO’s indigenous community has been handed unconditional title over the Forest Street property which was the headquarters of Bendigo and District Aboriginal Cooperative for more than 17 years. It is the first of 59 mortgages lifted by the state government, which hands the title back to Aboriginal organisations once they have completed a feasibility study setting out of the future of the group and the property. The title is unconditional meaning BDAC can sell or decide on the use of the building without requiring HANDOVER: Aboriginal affairs minister Natalie Hutchins in Bendigo. ministerial sign off. BDAC chief executive Raylene Harradine was cryp- to be an important asset for give the Aboriginal commutic about the future use of our community,” Ms Harra- nity the economic means to determine their own future. the building, which was first dine said. “It will continue to be “It is about ownership, bought by the Victorian government and mortgaged to used for the purpose for it is about Aboriginal leadwhich&it was originally ac- ership in this state being the Dja Dja Wurrung AboFUNERALS quired, to improve the lives able to have a say over the riginal Association as itPRE was - PAID FUNERALS of our community.” resources that they managed set up at the time. Aboriginal affairs min- every single day, and being BDAC moved to newly constructed premises in ister Natalie Hutchins said able to generate increased opportunities, Prouses Road last March the initiative was an election business which accommodates all promise four years ago and wealth and revenue,” Ms of the cooperative’s 80 staff work continued to lift the Hutchins said. mortgages for 30 other Abo“The outcomes of these members. decisions will allow Aborigi“In a central location, riginal organisations. The intention was to nal organisations and comForest Street will continue

munities to prosper and determine their own economic journey. “When you outgrow a property and you want to move on, you have the freedom and choice to look at other properties, to upgrade, to perhaps in the future redevelop or sell. “ Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation chief executive Rodney Carter also spoke of self determination and the need for wealth, but he said individual prosperity brought to wealth to families. “The challenge going forward, if I recognise the vision of the government and acknowledge minister Natalie Hutchins who is here today, is we need prosperity, we need wealth,” Mr Carter said. “Individuals bring wealth to a family, that is the families’ wealth, that family is part of a community, that is communal wealth. “As prosperous as BDAC and hopefully the Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation, the challenge is how do we appropriately disperse that wealth to our people so their life is better.”

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Bendigo bids for pilot training From Page 1 “We hope to be able to train up to 500 students each year once the academy is fully established, including training pilots for other airlines, creating the largest flight training school in the southern hemisphere.” Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce had written to federal and state premiers “to begin a conversation about the possibility of where the academy will be located”. Mr Joyce has quoted an estimated shortfall of 640,000 pilots in the next 20 years, 40 per cent in the Asia Pacific. Qantas is prepared to spend $20 million in an initial investment but is asking state ministers to pitch for the investment. “Representatives from all levels of government have already expressed their interest for their region to be home to the academy,” the spokesperson said, declining to confirm if Bendigo was among them. Despite the state contributing $5m to the airport, transport minister Jacinta Allan did not confirm if the government was lobbying to support Bendigo and other Victorian regional airports. But council strategy

and growth director Bernie O’Sullivan said the council would submit an expression of interest. “The City of Greater Bendigo would like to be considered as a host site for the Qantas regional pilot training academy,” Mr O’Sullivan said. “We believe this would be a great opportunity to capitalise on the investment made by local, state and federal governments in developing the new runway, not to mention the jobs and new people it would attract to the region. “The city is working with the state government to position Bendigo as a possible Victorian host site for the pilot training academy. “But there is still much to understand about the scope of Qantas’ plans and what will be required, to see if the city will be able to accommodate this.” Building student accommodation in the city centre is already the subject of a feasibility study. Ballarat hosts training for international airline pilots but its airspace could be deemed too congested, Mr Blackburn said. Bendigo also had the advantage of being further away from coastal weather issues.

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Minister battles rail stalling

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VICTORIAN public transport minister Jacinta Allan will seek a meeting with new deputy prime minister Michael McCormack to avoid another “unnecessary” hold up to planned regional rail works. It comes as upgrades to a busy East Bendigo level crossing were completed this week, on a section of track slated for $91 million worth of improvement under the state government’s proposed regional rail revival plan. The Powell Street level crossing was described as unsafe by community members, and upgraded among 52 across the state being improved by the state government. The crossing now has boomgates as well as flashing lights and bells, and follows upgrades at the nearby Heinz Street crossing. Axle counters have also been

installed at the crossing, necessary after a crossing failed to activate for a passing train in 2017. That saw Echuca services replaced by coaches for several weeks. Ms Allan says detailed planning is continuing for the proposed $91 million of work on the Bendigo to Echuca line, to allow trains to run at higher speeds and with greater frequency. But she admits the $1.45 billion worth of funding, primarily dependent on the federal government releasing funds from the sale of the Port of Melbourne, is still up in the air. The government made an inprinciple agreement to release the funds with former transport minister Darren Chester, who was replaced in the role by former deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce. Mr McCormack took on the role after this week’s Nationals leader-

crossing point: But more rail work is needed. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN ship ballot, and Ms Allan says she is hopeful to get a deal back on track. “It has been a challenge. We fought really hard to secure this funding for Victoria and particular-

ly for regional Victoria and regional passenger rail,” she said. “I was pleased to reach agreement with the former, former infrastructure minister Darren Chester

before Christmas before he was no longer in the position. “Since then, we now have another infrastructure minister that I need to continue to work with, because we do need to see those funds released.” The program of works is for areas across the state, largely focussing on Gippsland and the Geelong region. Ms Allan says she is confident that it is just a hold up, and the consistent delays since it was announced at last year’s state budget do not spell the end of the line for the project. Ms Allan said she had a conversation about the program with Mr Joyce only a fortnight ago and will follow up with the Mr McCormack, as soon as possible. “At this stage I would prefer to see this just as a hold up, and can I say an unnecessary hold up,” she said.

Doctor drought deepens

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Movers and shakers wanted BENDIGO’S Uncle Bobs Club is calling for volunteers to join in the fun that comes with raising money for a good cause as the organisation again prepares for the Good Friday Appeal. Uncle Bob’s Club Bendigo is a local agent for the appeal, and coordinates the familiar tin shaking at local supermarkets

and major intersections. President Carol Maher said the club is looking for new volunteers to get involved in this year’s Good Friday fundraising. “We are after anyone really to come and help out and raise money for what is such an important cause,” she said. “We all dress up, last year we had Mario and Lui-

gi and all kinds of things. It’s a really fun day.” Those people wishing to tin rattle at intersections need to be at least 16 years of age, however the organisation has roles for all ages and abilities. To find out more and to get involved, head to the Uncle Bobs Club Bendigo Branch facebook page or visit www.ubcvic.org.au

THE emeritus professor in charge of putting more doctors in rural towns has estimated at least 350 more a year are needed to break Australia’s regional medical drought. Emeritus Professor Paul Worley said in Bendigo this week hundreds more doctors who had specialty qualifications were also required to adequately service regional cities and towns. Prof. Worley was appointed National Rural Health Commissioner last October to create career pathways for rural generalist doctors which the federal government believes is the answer to the shortage of the doctors in regional areas. The rural generalist can practice as a general practitioner but can also work in a hospital’s emergency department as well as provide specialist care in at least one discipline that is important in the particular community. Prof. Worley is due to report to the rural health minister by June 30, 2020. He wants to create a network of training that funnels suitable doctors into rural generalist training and filter out those who want an urban practice. Monash University, which runs a rural health school in Bendigo and which hosted Prof. Worley this week, has set up a hub to encourage medical graduates to stay, train and practice.

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Bright future for city solar

THE City of Greater Bendigo is about to begin looking for a site that could accommodate a solar park supplying electricity for the city, clawing back more than $150 million a year that is spent on power in the municipal region. The council has issued a request to quote for the study that will also include options around ownership, how the park could be financed and governed. In the wake of a higher than average uptake in Bendigo of solar power, the

council wants to seize on the momentum to propel the city to purely renewable energy sources by 2036. A solar park is one strategy, and the council is also investigating the feasibility of storing energy in the city’s groundwater network system, creating a microenergy network for View Street and Barnard Street precinct which uses a lot of power, investigating waste to energy prospects and installing solar systems on all council and community facilities.

A large-scale solar park will take advantage of the abundant sunlight the region enjoys. The park will ideally be near, and able to connect to, local electricity networks. Already, 16 per cent of homes in Bendigo have installed solar photovoltaic systems and within the adjacent postcode 3551, 25 per cent of homes have a solar system which puts the region ahead of the state and national average for the uptake of solar power.

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Eppalock Primary School has made a mark by reducing its environmental impact through a smart schools program. The school has been awarded five-star certification for completing the required modules in the program, and meeting benchmarks for energy, water and waste usage as part of the state government’s ResourceSmart Schools program. Member for Bendigo East Jacinta Allan, said the certification recognises the work of the dedicated teachers and staff at the school. “The program gives kids a fantastic, hands on understanding of sustainability and the environment,” she said. “Embracing a culture of sustainable living in our schools is incredibly important, and I thank all students, teachers and parents for contributing towards their certification.” The program has helped more than 1300 Victorian schools save more than $20 million through energy, waste and water savings and prevented more than 58,000 tonnes of greenhouse gases from entering the atmosphere since 2008. Thirty-five schools have received star ratings and certificates this school term. Victoria has more than 700 schools with a ResourceSmart School certification, with nearly 50 of those schools achieving five stars. Schools participating in the program are awarded up to five stars for completing modules in relation to water, waste, energy, biodiversity and provided with assistance from sustainability experts. For more information on Sustainability Victoria’s Resource Smart School Program visit: www. resourcesmartschools.vic.gov.au

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Bendigo Art Gallery’s latest exhibition originates from the Finnish Marimekko textile and fashion company which was founded in Helsinki by Viljo and Armi Ratia in the early 1950s. Design Museum Helsinki’s Harry Kivilinna said the museum held a huge archive of Marimekko designs which was deepening all the time. “The Marimekko designs and fashions are the most popular in our museum,” Mr Kivilinna said. The Bendigo exhibition features more than 200 objects including 60 outfits, swatches of original fabrics, homewares, sketches, a vast array of accessories and archival materials including magazine covers, original photographs and designs. Mr Kivilinna said the relationship between the key designer Magi Isola and the company’s founder Armi Ratia was an interesting one. “Magi Isola was shy and worked from home. She wasn’t at all involved in the politics of the company. She had a take it or leave it attitude to her designs,” he said. “Her only concern was that the dresses did not destroy the pattern.

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“The simplicity of the designs, such as Isola’s Unikko (Poppy) design is such that many people will immediately recognise them.” Mr Kivilinna said the garments were virtually antifashion. “The simple dresses were easy and liberating to wear,” he said. Marimekko’s dramatic and colourful patterns arose from the company’ collaboration with a diverse array of textile artists, graphic and fashion designers and artists

– many of them female. Significantly contributing to their popularity, Jacqueline Kennedy wore several Marimekko dresses during the 1960 United States presidential campaign. The exhibition will run until June 11. Harry Kivilinna will speak about Marimekko: Design Icon 1951 to 2018 and highlight key works on display in the exhibition on Saturday, 12.30pm – 1.30pm, La Trobe Arts Institute, 121 View Street, Bendigo.

BENDIGO’S sweltering summer saw maximum temperatures well above average but a La Niña system that was declared all but over by the Bureau of Meteorology this week delivered precious little in the way of rain. That was the weather washup of summer according to data from the Bendigo Airport weather station. The city recorded its warmest ever month in January, with the average maximum temperature hitting 33.5 degrees, easily the highest on record at the site. Despite that, the summer average maximum temperature was 30.8º, still well above average but shy of a record. Minimum temperatures were also above average, at 14.8º, more than a degree and a half higher than average. Bendigo’s recordbreaking January included

above: Harry Kivilinna. BELOW: Some of the exhibits on show. Photos: ANDREW PERRYMAN

record 15 days above 35º, with 12 of those days coming 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 average maximum temperature for February was 30.4º, still above long term averages but not enough to see Bendigo record its warmest ever summer at an average maximum of 31.2º. Rainfall was also well below long term averages for summer, with just 60.2 millimetres falling for the three months to the end of February. That was well short of the long-term average of 106.2mm, despite a La Niña weather pattern in effect. The decay of the system was by the Bureau of Meteorology this week, after not delivering the usual above average rain-

fall associated with the system. The low rainfall is likely to continue into autumn, with much of Victoria likely to see lower than median rainfall. The median figure for autumn is 101mm. The bureau’s Andrew Watkins said a weak La Niña pattern remains in the tropical Pacific, but continues to decline with a likely end in autumn. “This La Niña has only had a weak influence on Australian climate, particularly when compared to the last La Niña (201012) when Australia experienced its wettest two years on record,” Dr Watkins said. “Historically, autumns following the end of weak La Niña events have been drier than average, however record-high water temperatures in the Tasman Sea may increase rainfall from any east coast lows that form later in the autumn and winter.”

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was named the Maxine Crouch Trust Fund winner, while swimmer Cameron Jordan won the Cyril Michelsen Trust Fund. A further six young and emerging athletes were awarded Sports Star scholarships in the second year of the program, with kayakers James Humphry, Chelsea Beale and Sean Jones joining basketballer Piper Dunlop, swimmer Layla Day and high jump star Joseph Baldwin as recipients of these sought after awards. Sports Star awards committee chair Wendy James took to the stage to thank the community for its support, and also announced business man and former Greater Bendigo Citizen of the Year Michael McKern as the new chair of the awards committee. Ms James was given a standing ovation from the crowd in a fitting tribute for her years of service to sports administration in the Bendigo region, including to the Bendigo International Madison and Sports Star committees and as CEO of the Sports Focus organisation.

YACHTSMAN Glenn Ashby and Richmond AFL superstar Dustin Martin have been named joint winners of the 2017-2018 Cloud Copy Click Sports Star of the Year. More than 240 people attended Friday night’s gala event at the All Seasons Resort Hotel for the 53rd running of regional Australia’s oldest community sports awards. Ashby, a multiple world champion and Olympic silver medallist, was a key part of the New Zealand America’s Cup sailing team that defeated America to claim yachting’s Holy Grail in 2017. Dustin Martin won almost every honour available to him as an elite AFL footballer playing in a Richmond premiership team, including the Brownlow Medal and the Norm Smith Medal. The night also saw Ashley Donaldson inducted into the Sports Star Hall of Fame for his outstanding service to basketball and football, which span more than five decades. Family and friends of the popular sports administrator travelled

SIX young and emerging athletes were awarded Sports Star scholarships in the second year of the program. Set up in 2017 to acknowledge and support future sporting stars, kayakers James Humphry, Chelsea Beale and Sean Jones joined basketballer Piper Dunlop, swimmer Layla Day and high jump star Joseph Baldwin as recipients of the highly sought after awards as part of last Friday’s Sports Star awards night. The Sports Star scholarships program were the brainchild of committee chair Wendy James, the woman who has been both the driving force behind the rejuvenation of Sports Star and a champion for enhancing the level of support provided to athletes in the region. The inaugural 2017 Sports Star scholarships alumni included ice hockey star Emily Davis Tope, cyclists Braeden Dean and Tasman Nankervis,

cricketer Zane Keighran, clay target shooting ace Laura Woolley and athletics prodigy Zahra Hayes. A surprised St Liborius Primary School teacher Vin Ryan told the awards night crowd his school was extremely proud to receive the Bendigo Health sponsored Healthiest Schools award, which he said represented the culmination of more than two years hard work by students, staff and the broader school community. “We strive for ongoing improvement in the overall physical and mental health of our students and we look forward to continuing to do that,” he said. All schools who participated in the Healthiest Schools awards will be featured in future editions of the Bendigo Weekly, to further promote and highlight the work being done within schools to improve the general health and wellbeing of students across central and northern Victoria.

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winning plan: The Flora Hill athletics track will be upgraded. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN AN UPGRADE to the Flora Hill athletics track will allow the facility to function to its full potential, according to Athletics Bendigo general manager Craig Green. MP Jacinta Allan and several councillors were on the track on Saturday to announce the track will receive lights as part of a revamp that started this week. Council had previously committed to a full resurfacing of the main athletics track, and will fund $179,600 on top of the pre-

viously committed money to light the track. The state government has chipped in $100,000, and Athletics Bendigo will put $35,000 into the project. Upgrade work on the track began on Wednesday, with this weekend’s Little Athletics meet to be held at Tom Flood Sports Centre. The lights will be a big boost both for competition and training at the facility, allowing competitors to get out of the heat of the day. “This is something that will provide the facility to

be used to its full potential 12 months of the year,” Mr Green said. “It also provides the ability to bring more major events here. In recent times we have seen state events like the little athletics multi championships virtually ruined by 38-plus degree weather in the hot summer. “Having lights provides the flexibility to hold events like this as well as Bendigo Little Athletics and Bendigo Region Athletics competitions and training away from the hottest

parts of the day.” The lights may also open up opportunities for the La Trobe University Bendigo Athletics Complex, with personal trainers and fitness group potentially able to use the facility in the early hours of the morning or in the late evening. Athletics Bendigo’s board is also weighing up future work to be undertaken at the facility as it aims to position the track as the best athletics and fitness location outside of major city-based facilities.

funding initiative, to promote opportunities for our region,” BWF director Rosemary Sorensen said. “We had Mark at the festival last year, and he was very popular, so we are delighted he’s agreed to return, and to work closely with people on this intense writing project. “The Whipstick is a strange and lovely place, so we’re looking forward to seeing how it might inspire creative writing.” Ms Sorensen said people can apply to take part by sending an idea via the festival’s website and email. “This is a terrific opportunity for people to work with a writer to improve their skills and develop an idea,” she said. “We’ve got local Bendigo

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Lend a hand to clean up Greater Bendigo residents can lend a hand to help clean up eight local sites this Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday. Sites will be held at Huntly clay pits, Ironbark Gully, Axedale Public Cemetery, Kangaroo Flat Cemetery, White Hills Cemetery, Eaglehawk Cemetery, Bendigo Cemetery and Strathdale Park. Mayor Margaret O’Rourke said Clean Up Australia Day was an important community event and a great way for residents to come together and clean up local parks, reserves and bushland areas. “I encourage people to get involved at one of the public sites that have been organised by local community groups and other organisations with support from the council. It’s a great thing to do for your local area,” Cr O’Rourke said. “Last year, the community removed more than 1000 kilograms of rubbish from greater Bendigo’s parks and reserves, which was a great effort.” Volunteers must register with the site coordinator upon arrival at the meeting point and are asked to wear suitable clothing, sturdy footwear, gloves and sun protection. Volunteers should also bring along something to drink and eat. Children 15 years of age and under must be accompanied and supervised by a parent or guardian. The time, meeting points and location of all public sites is available from www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au

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Trotting the globe GIRTON Grammar students got some basketball tips from some eminently qualified teachers this week, as the Harlem Globetrotters visited Bendigo ahead of an upcoming tour. The Globetrotters will host two exhibitions at Bendigo Stadium as part of a tour hosted by the National Basketball League.

Sean “Scooter” Christensen and Corey “Thunder” Law visited Girton to share their incredible skills with students ahead of the shows, the first of which will be held on Saturday, April 13. Bendigo Stadium CEO Nathan O’Neill said the stadium is thrilled about the opportunity to partner with the NBL to bring

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effect after March 1. “These changes will see significant savings for regional passengers and these are people who are regular travellers on our network,” Ms Allan said. She said the change was a result of feedback the government received as part of the 2015 Regional Network Development Plan. That plan also led to the development of Bendigo Metro Rail and ongoing upgrade plans to Bendigo and Eaglehawk stations. Ms Allan said she is confident that V/Line can deliver a reliable service for those regular commuters, despite poor performance results stretching back several years. “Month to month there can be challenges running the regional network, we saw not that long ago there was someone that irresponsibly parked a car on the train line near Kangaroo Flat and that

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day for scots Scottish fans from across Australia are preparing for Bendigo’s tartan march in March at this Saturday’s Scots Day Out in Rosalind Park. Clan members and highland dancers will be part of the opening march of 12 pipe bands from across Victoria down View Street at 10am on Saturday

morning as they make a colourful entry into Rosalind Park after saluting 2018 chieftain Bryan Coghlan. Event director Chris Earl said the music on Ceilidh Corner has been expanded. “SDO 2018 has more than six hours of free entertainment in Rosalind Park,” Mr Earl said. The SDO2018 celebrations kick off with a free open-air cinema on Friday night in Rosalind Park with the Australian premiere of highlights from the Edinburgh Short Film Festival featuring award-winning contemporary shorts.

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Students start journey This week is O-Week, with more than 1400 new Bendigo La Trobe students set to see in the 2018 academic year. The festivities began on Tuesday with a civic welcome, market day and lunch on the campus oval, and was followed by three days of tours and information sessions to equip students with the knowledge they’ll need to begin their courses next week. La Trobe head of campus Rob Stephenson en-

time to apply Second and thirdyear La Trobe University, Bendigo students have until March 29 to apply for the Richard and Claire Guy Tertiary Education Scholarship, which offers a $5000 pool of funds to students affected by educational disadvantage. The scholarship is offered by the Community Foundation for Central Victoria on behalf of prominent local philanthropists, Richard and Claire Guy. Students who wish to apply can visit www. cfcv.com.au/grants to download an application form before the extended application period closes on March 29.

couraged the wider Bendigo community to join the university in welcoming the students. “This is the start of a challenging and exciting journey for new students, many of whom have moved to the region to study at La Trobe,” Mr Stephenson said “We will see many of them contribute in significant ways to the community as they complete their studies, as well as upon graduation.” Mr Stephenson joined City of Greater Bendigo mayor Margaret O’Rourke and Bendigo Student Association president Tash Romas in officially welcoming students to the university at the civic ceremony. “O-Week is a very important activity for first-year students,” Mr Stephenson said.

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Moments with Maura

DIVINE: Maura the Clairvoyant Cruise Ship Librarian.

AURA the Clairvoyant Cruise Ship Librarian is a baby boomer and feisty to boot. Maura performs at libraries world-wide, but has taken a break from cruising the seas to perform her comedy show chock-full of characters, stories and observations about ageing, caring for elderly family and friends and doing what we can not to get old. Played by comedian Monica Dullard, Maura will visit Inglewood and Bendigo to share tips for seniors on dealing with their

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AVE you ever ridden a bike, going as fast as 50 kilometres an hour, but with no brakes to help you stop? As a track cyclist, that’s what I do – and I love every second of it. My favourite sport involves riding at high speed around Tom Flood and other velodromes across Australia on a bike with no brakes and no free wheel, which basically means if you stop pedaling, you fly over the handlebars and crash. I am 13-years-old and have been riding since I was eight. I started when Dad took me to the Bendigo and District Cycling Club’s J-Cycle program, so I could learn how to control a bike. There I met Noel Sens and made a lot of friends. I loved J-Cycle and soon this session was my favourite part of the week. Noel and all the coaches were very encouraging, always ready to help me and anyone else who needed it and before long, I was riding in the club’s Thursday night junior races. Since then, I kept moving forward and now I race on the track and road. I ride in the under-15 women category and this year I’m repre-

senting Victoria (along with six other Bendigo riders) at the National Junior Track Championships in Melbourne. I train twice a week in Melbourne and here in Bendigo most other days, averaging 100-plus kilometres a week. Lucky for me, all my training takes place after school. Sometimes I have to leave school a little early to make it to Melbourne in time for training, but I do my homework either in the car, at home before training or on my recovery days. My goal is to one day make the Australian team and represent our country, but I know I still have a long road ahead of me. My parents Melissa and Danny and sisters Jessica and Amelia McLean are very supportive of me and always put a smile on my face (most of time). Dad usually takes me everywhere, but there are the occasional mother-daughter trips, too. They are one of the main reasons I am able to ride at the level I do – without them, I wouldn’t be able to travel or get all my equipment to the track. All my friends from school and

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cycling are also very supportive, always giving me words of encouragement and cheering me on. My coaches are nice and stern at the same time. If they’re hard on me, it’s for a good reason. I’m either training for an event or I’m not really trying (which rarely happens). They understand when I’m not having a good day and usually back off a little. They may be tough sometimes, but afterwards they’re always caring and tell me what I did well and what I can improve on. After nationals, I look forward

to competing at the junior carnival held as part of the Bendigo International Madison Weekend. The Madison is great, we get to watch, meet and talk to our local riders but also national and international professionals. There’s just something fun, exciting, and enjoyable about track cycling. Maybe it’s the wind in my hair, the freedom in it or that I have such a great time with all my friends and family. I don’t want any of that to ever stop. I guess cycling is just the thing for me. – Ruby McLean

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own senior moments. Goldfields Libraries’ Tammy Higgs said although aimed at over 55s, Maura’s wicked wit will appeal to people of all ages. “All are encouraged to come along and have a laugh,” she said. Maura will visit Inglewood Library Agency on Tuesday, March 20 from 2pm until 3pm, with afternoon tea to follow, and Bendigo Library on Wednesday, March 21 from 2pm to 3pm. Bookings are required via www.goldfieldslibraries.com

ENDIGO’S Engine Room will host a Victorian-first performance of the production SK!N from tonight and on Saturday. SK!N by TerryandTheCuz in collaboration with artist Ashley Dyer and Malaysian human rights organisation Tenaganita, is an production that explores human trafficking. SK!N aims to redefine the theatre experience. As the audience arrives, each person is registered, processed and stripped of their belongings, before stepping into a specially customised shipping container, where their experience begins. Capital venues and events manager David Lloyd said the work had been commissioned as a bold

and imaginative response to a global issue. “Art can be a powerful medium to reimagine situations and transform the way we think about things,” Mr Lloyd said. “Performances like this are not just artistically important, but also socially significant. “An important component of this work is engaging with the local community. Community members have taken part in workshops and will be part of the performance. “We are very proud to be the first city in Victoria to host the performance, which speaks to greater Bendigo’s increasing reputation in the arts.” Tickets and performance details are available at gotix.com.au.

HARON Custers is the new executive director of the Arena Theatre Company. Ms Custers has more than 20 years’ experience in the performing arts industry, including roles with Sydney Theatre Company, Griffin Theatre Company, Spare Parts Puppet Theatre and Cirque du Soleil. Ms Custers will take up her role with Arena in March, sharing the leadership of the company with its artistic director, Christian Leavesley. “I am so excited to have Sharon joining the Arena team as we begin our new life as a Bendigo based theatre company. Sharon’s breadth of experience is overwhelming. Her drive and energy are a perfect fit for the brilliant opportunities we have in front of us”, he said. Arena relocated from Melbourne earlier this year, to establish itself as a regionally-based theatre company in Bendigo and the first resident company at Bendigo’s Capital Theatre complex. “We are going to work really hard to embed the company in Bendigo, while fostering innovative partnerships with major arts organisations throughout Australia and overseas,” Ms Custers said. “I am thrilled to be joining the company at this exciting time and, for me personally, I am really looking forward to coming home to Victoria.”

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Costly complaint ROBERT Johanson, Chairman of Directors Bendigo and Adelaide Bank might whinge about the cost of the royal commission into banking but his depositors can equally complain about the expense of the television advertising campaign he authorised. As the ads were essentially preaching to the converted the purpose they served was to create a smoke screen for the manoeuvre of encouraging shareholders to convert deposits into shares. As the article in the January 16 edition of the Bendigo Weekly pointed out, the increase in profits was paid for by depositors. So how much greater would the profit had been without television advertising and where will the bank be if depositors simply go to another bank? Frank Perrow had a very simple strategy in running the Bendigo Building Society â&#x20AC;&#x201C; pay one per cent higher on term deposits than the banks. Fortunately for him Menzies let it be known to the members of the Melbourne Cricket Club that if shares rose above a given level (150 points) there would be a one per cent increase in the RBA interest rates. Mick Sandiford, Bendigo

Pool tenacity IT has taken some time for the unanimous decision by the City of Greater Bendigo councillors to give the Golden Square pool a reprieve for a further two years to sink in. The lead-up to the decision was a testament to the tenacity and fighting spirit of the Golden Square community. The galvinisation of support that was displayed was heart warming and has renewed my faith in people expressing what truly matters to them. Freedom of speech and democracy is alive and well in Bendigo and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great thing. I would like to thank all those who wrote to councillors, politicians and the council and the editors of both our local papers. There were also phone calls to councillors, texts and a huge social media response where the Golden Square Pool facebook page was running hot. I thank the myriad of individuals who contacted me personally and other local community groups who offered their support. For me it has been a very hum-

bling process that such a diversity of people have taken the time and effort to respond to this issue. I would also like to thank all the media outlets in Bendigo, print, radio and TV, for their interest in and reporting of this campaign that goes to the core of community. I and the pool have been treated in the most respectful and wonderful way. Although the decision offers a two-year window it continues to leave us having to prove our viability and the future of our pool remains uncertain. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hope we will not just be â&#x20AC;?treading waterâ&#x20AC;? and this decision will allow us to address some items on the poolsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; wish list such as a new chemical room, family/ disability toilet and redesigning the pool edges, all of which will require time and money but we are prepared to do this. The decision by the council to revisit its 2010 Aquatic Services Strategy, and now the mayor stating the master plan for recreational facilities in Golden Square will also be developed, is welcomed but with a hint of trepidation. The review of these strategies will absolutely require a transparent and truly community consultative process. The Golden Square Pool committee of management looks forward to being one of the active participants in this consultation process. We have had a very strong and positive working relationship with the manager of active and healthy communities and his team and this will continue over the next two years. I believe that the Golden Square community and the Golden Square Pool committee of management will continue to be strong in its cohesiveness and strategic planning. A simple but heart felt thank you to you all. Bernadette Wright, President, Golden Square Pool Committee of Management

Loaded shotgun AT the last City of Greater Bendigo Council meeting a unanimous decision by councillors was to keep the pool open, but for only two years, depending on the outcome of a study on the use of the pool and the new indoor pool when it is opened. Once again a loaded shotgun is being held at the heads of the committee of management

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and community with not a definitive answer. Where did this push come from in the first place to close the pool that the councillors have now voted to keep open, and what other outdoor pools are on the hit list? And who or where did this two year proviso come? This reeks of the same scenario in the 1990s by the Kennett government when they privatised public transport in Victoria and the demise of the Bendigo North railway workshops. Ivan Kitt, Bendigo

Parents sidelined VICTORIAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Doctors in Secondary Schools (DiSS) program, which has been rolled out all over Victoria, but mainly in rural areas, has also attached itself to Bendigo schools. Despite the glowing endorsement by the Member for Bendigo East, Jacinta Allan, this program is undermining the rights and responsibilities of parents to care for their childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health. Some people may think that $43 million expenditure on a service that can easily be accessed outside the school gate is a good thing, but if they were to check out the parent and carer fact sheet put out by the Department of Education and Training they would perhaps be shocked that their 11 or 12-year-old can be considered a

mature minor and seek and obtain health care â&#x20AC;&#x201C; without their parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; or guardiansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; knowledge. The doctors in this program are authorised to manage the physical health, mental health, and sexual and reproductive health issues of students, again presumably without any parental knowledge or agreement. Another factor for parents to consider is the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s involvement in Safe Schools Coalition program. Both programs are clearly usurping the rights and responsibilities of parents. Schools should not replace or sideline parents who should be the ones to decide what is in the best interests of their children in regard to health and education. Helen Leach, Bendigo

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High hopes for city THE Bendigo push to have Qantas establish a multi-million-dollar pilot training school at the Bendigo airport is an opportunity too good to ignore. This is an opportunity Bendigo needs to grab with both hands. More than $15 million of taxpayers’ funds has been spent in the past couple of years bringing the Bendigo airport up to a standard befitting a regional city, but there is still work to be done. The search for a carrier willing to commit to Bendigo and to set up a base at the revamped airport remains ongoing, and the City of Greater Bendigo is still hopeful of further state government funds for an industry park to be established onsite to further enhance the precinct. But the opportunity to lure someone and something as big as Qantas is an exciting one that cannot be allowed to pass us by. If Bendigo is serious about the provision of an air carrier service to and from our city, we need to continue that search, but now there is an added layer, and an added lure.

Editorial Comment The aviation industry is massive, and industry experts believe the need for trained pilots is only going to grow, particularly as new found wealth in countries such as China and India finds its way into the sector. Our city, it seems, is ideally located to meet some of the demand for pilots, and Australia’s reputation within the international aviation industry is as good as any other nation’s, so why not. Our airport sits just a handful of kilometres from the centre of the city. We enjoy a favourable climate that traditionally would offer few obstacles to an aviation industry wanting year-round access to quality facilities in a favourable location, and the relative quiet offered at Bendigo is also believed to be both of interest and a potential asset.

As a regional city, Bendigo already enjoys an outstanding reputation in international circles for its medical, education, sporting, finance, heritage and lifestyle facilities and opportunities. There are potentially, some links between any new facility at the airport and our educational and business institutions that would be strengthened should the opportunity arise. A lot of work has gone into lifting the standard and profile of the city’s airport in the past couple of years, and securing a training school for pilots would be a fitting reward for the hard work that’s already gone into the airport. It would also help to further raise the city’s profile internationally and would be an appropriate acknowledgement for our city and for those who had the faith and confidence to support and provide for the level of investment that has already taken place at the airport. This project needs the bipartisan support of our business and civic leaders if it is to succeed. It also deserves it.

mayor’s opinion By MARGARET O’ROURKE City of Greater Bendigo Mayor

THE old saying “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” has never been more true. I recently visited the Eaglehawk Recycle Shop. It’s been a while since I was there last but it is quite the treasure trove – furniture, old doors and windows, bikes, crockery, couches, garden tools. You name it, you’ll probably find it there. If you’ve cleaned out your shed at home and want to dispose of old paint cans, car and household batteries, gas bottles/cylinders or treated timber, the recycle shop will take care of these. Large e-waste items like computers, televisions and fax machines are also accepted. This is waste that contains materials including precious metals like gold and platinum, plastics,

glass and lead, most of which can be recycled into other products for use. If your washing machine or household appliances go on strike, then whitegoods destined for the scrap heap will instead be dismantled for parts. Any item offloaded at the recycle shop is one

helps divert about 9600 tonnes of items from landfill each year but this number could be higher if people had only sorted their load prior. Your choice to drop off items at the recycle shop also employs 14 people and they do a wonderful job. If a load is sorted, recyclable items can be

Any item offloaded at the recycle shop is one less item that makes its way to the tip less item that makes its way to the tip face, which means less damage to our environment in the long term as most items in landfill won’t breakdown overtime. It also means less money spent by council paying tip fees to the Environmental Protection Agency, a cost which rises annually. The recycle shop

easily identified and removed by the recycling centre staff but if the load is not sorted the highest rate will be charged. Sorting can be as simple as flattening any large cardboard boxes, putting bricks and rubble together, separating timber, metals, electronic waste and green waste. If you can’t make it to the recycle shop, then

you can drop off items at the Strathfieldsaye, Heathcote or Goornong transfer stations. Items are also for sale at Strathfieldsaye. Although, visit the City of Greater Bendigo website first to ensure your items can be accepted at the transfer stations. For example, green waste cannot be accepted at Strathfieldsaye. For the smaller items that can be managed at home, on average, about 40 per cent of the contents of Bendigo domestic waste bins are recyclable. I encourage you to visit the city’s website for a reminder on recyclable items to ensure that you’re doing your bit on the home front. By diverting waste from landfill, the Eaglehawk Recycle Shop saves council and ratepayers hundreds of thousands of dollars annually.

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HERE is nothing as bracing as fresh air. On a windy day the experience is enhanced when you get two for the price of one. One person close to home has really become a fan. The long-suffering Mrs Kendall has taken to flinging open all of the doors and windows at any opportunity. The hint of fug or cooking smells and all of the windows are opened as wide as wide can be. Now this is fine on one of those warm and breezy days, but on those recent couple of coldies it has caught me on the hop. Perhaps Mrs K’s sneakiest trick is the late opening. By that I mean last thing in the evening she goes around the house opening them. This is OK at the time, perhaps good all night, but when I am kicked into the kitchen to make tea at 6am it’s downright freezing. Mrs K at this point is snuggled under the duvet so is unaware of the temperatures. Of course, it then becomes my job to close all of the windows. Two jobs and

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it’s not even five-past six. After a day all closed up the house has regained the fug and all is flung open for the cycle to begin again. This obsession is further displayed with the washing line. No day is too blustery for a machine load to go out. One day last weekend we had an unpredicted gale come through, but Mrs Kendall was outside in the storm, pegs in hand, hanging out the washing. It dried in minutes, but I was not game to go near it in case I was dragged away like a ship in a storm. I am allowed near the

line sometimes, but Mrs K likes to correct the way I have pegged things out. Apparently I don’t do it the way it should be done. I should have been more aware of this washing day madness I was facing. My dearly departed mother-in-law was the master of the line. Whenever I visited the family home, there was either washing going out, washing going in, or a huge pile of ironing being done, or to be done. Strange thing was, there were only two people living there. The love of the line must

be hereditary, as Mrs Kendall will fill the line in the blink of an eye. A bit of cat fur on the duvet, in the machine it goes. The moment anything of mine touches the washing basket, in it goes. If it’s underwear, Mrs K asks her usual question, “Is this for washing or burning?” With the end of summer I am starting to dread the cooler days. Windows flung open come August may be more than I can bear. Maybe I will hibernate. – Steve Kendall twitter@stevekendall1

N accusation of infidelity will forever more haunt Niamh Macfarlane as the last thing shouted at her late husband Ruairidh (‘Rory’) before he was killed in a car bombing in central Paris. With him in the vehicle at the time was his alleged lover, Russian clothing designer Irina Vetrov. Niamh had first learned of the affair only a couple of days before Rory’s death, shattering the faith she had always had in the strength of their supposedly rock-solid combined personal and business partnership. Now she is a widow, returning with his remains from France to the Isle of Lewis and Harris in Scotland’s Outer Hebrides. It is there, in a tiny hamlet facing the wind-churned, brutal North Sea, that the Macfarlanes had established their own traditional cloth-weaving operation, Ranish Tweed. With their product keenly sought-after in the world of high fashion, Niamh and Rory had crafted for themselves a seemingly idyllic lifestyle based in a stunningly beautiful home on an isolated headland outside

the tiny capital, Stornoway. The one downside for the seemingly happy young couple had always been the barely contained antagonism keeping their two families apart. With Rory gone, Niamh is torn more than ever between her openly warring relatives and in-laws. Against this backdrop of uncertainty, French detective Sylvie Braque arrives in Lewis and Harris to investigate the explosion for which Irina’s now-missing husband Georgy is being held provisionally responsible. But is Georgy Vetrov really the only credible suspect? Could tensions either within the closely bonded island community or stemming from a commercial deal turned sour be behind Rory’s death instead? In partnership with local police officer George Gunn, the Frenchwoman sets to work scrutinising every aspect of the Macfarlanes’ movements leading up to the killing – but despite its modest dimensions, Lewis and Harris is surprisingly adept at maintaining secrets. – Rosalea Ryan

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“To win two awards in one night is much more than we could ever have imagined with this album. We are just so glad that more people are getting to hear our music and it’s taking us further around the country,” Lachlan said. The Davidson Brothers have paired with local eatery Flight to cater for the special event and there will also be a one off Golden Guitar Ale on tap especially for concert goers. “We can’t wait to play in Bendigo, it feels a bit like a home coming show for us and we have always had so much support here,” Hamish said/. The show will take place on Friday, March 16, with special guests Small Town Romance. Tickets are now on sale at trybooking. com/UBDS. For more enquiries contact bookings@davidsonbrothersband.com.

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ENDIGO chiropractor Hamish Davidson and his brother Lachlan have recently arrived home from the Australian Country Music Awards with another two Golden Guitars to add to their collection. That makes that five in total for the boys. Bendigo residents are in for a treat with the brothers choosing to celebrate their success with a special concert at local brew house, True Brew later this month. The Davidson Brothers won Instrumental of the Year for Evelyn’s Kitchen and Bluegrass Recording of the Year for Back Where I Started. Hamish and Lachlan have now won the Instrumental Golden Guitar four times, equalling the record in this category set by The Flying Emus 27 years before.

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what’s on... Friday, March 2 Parish Fair: Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Keck St, Flora Hill, 5pm – 8pm. Barbeque, baked potatoes, boutique ice cream etc, garage sale, plants, books, bric-a-brac, cakes, produce and guessing comps. Kids’ fancy dress and hat competition. Saturday, March 3 Bendigo’s Indonesian music and dance group “Mugi Rahayu” practices every Saturday and is looking for new members. No experience required. Free sessions from 2pm at 101 Carneys Road, Eppalock. Contact Aaron or Nita, 5439 2678. Email: aaronita94@gmail.com. Facebook: Mugi Rahayu Gamelan. Autumn Gala Dance: Spring Gully Hall, 8pm – midnight. Music by Family Rhythm Dance Band. Good program. Prizes and raffle. Home cooked

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supper. $9 admission. Details: 5444 2953. Sunday, March 4 Maldon blues club: 40 Thieves blues band, Maldon Hotel, Main Street. 2.30pm– 6.00pm. Entry $8, members $5 Tuesday, March 6 Clogging Country Tap: Maiden Gully Hall, beginners 6pm. Entry $10, first night free. Details Peter 0418 991 274 Wednesday, March 7 Bendigo Arthritis Club: Meetings, open to all, at the Long Gully Community Centre, 23-26 Havilah Rd on the first Wednesday of the month from 1.30pm.Warm water exercises at the Anne Caudle (John Lindell) and Scope pools. Both during school term. Enquiries, and re Nordic walking sessions contact Jenny 5448 3912 or bjrains@bigpond.com.

BOOK TO SEE: Jeff Apter is on his way.

The wide world of music J

EFF Apter has been writing for more than 25 years and is the author of more than 20 books, many dealing with the world of music. His biographies include the Finn brothers, the Bee Gees, Silverchair, John Farnham and Keith Urban, and this month he’s coming to Bendigo. Apter will visit Castlemaine and Bendigo during March to speak about his latest book High Voltage: The Life of Angus Young.

Released in August, High Voltage focusses exclusively on the life of AC/ DC’s last man standing, Angus Young. It charts his remarkable rise from working class Glasgow and Sydney to the biggest stages in the world. It’s lively, highly readable and very inspiring; having reached the top of the Independent Publisher Bestseller list in its first week. Goldfields Libraries’ Tammy Higgs said it’s fantastic to have such a well

credentialed writer come and speak. “Music fans should greatly enjoy Jeff ’s many insights into prominent music stars of our time,” she said. Apter will speak at Castlemaine Town Hall on Wednesday, March 21 from 5pm to 6pm, and Bendigo Library on Friday, March 23 from 5pm to 6pm. Book sales and signings will follow each event. Bookings are required via www. goldfieldslibraries.com

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HE Shamrock Comedy Club is back tonight with Nick Capper headlining. The show will be hosted by Melbourne comedian Brett Blake. Support act for the night is Raewyn Pickering is a rising star of the Australian comedy scene, having performed across the country and she is definitely not the estranged daughter of Charlie Pickering. Capper is coming off a hugely successful 2017 Melbourne International Comedy Festival run, where he sold out shows and got a four-star review. Shamrock Comedy Club will be running on the first Friday of every month at the Gold Dust Lounge, corner Pall Mall and Williamson Street. Friday, March 2. 8pm, tickets $10.

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OR more than 30 years Trevor and Dora Taggert from Taggerts Discount Carpets & Vinyls have been selling a range of discount carpets and vinyls. With good old-fashioned service the secret to Taggerts’ longevity and success which first started from a farm shed in Woodvale. “After an initial consultation when we find out your requirements, I then go out and do an accurate measure,” Trevor said. “I do the cutting, before we personally load the carpet or vinyl and instruct the contract installers.” “We’ve found over the years the best way to make sure a job is done properly is to do it ourselves.” The other aspect to this highly reputable business is the genuine advice Trevor and

Dora give all their customers. “They can even advise customers about the most cost effective, flooring solutions for their particular needs. “The cheapest carpet is not always the best, not if it’s going wear out in a couple of years,” Trevor said. “We also stock over 700 plus rolls of stock and give advice regarding colour and décor. “Some builders and homeowners aren’t sure what to choose while other customers are absent, so based on their input we help them select the right floor coverings.” And better still for customers, Taggerts always have a clearance sale under way on various lines. Taggerts Discount Carpets & Vinyls, 18 to 20 Sandhurst Road, Eaglehawk. Phone 5446 1416.

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Sesh with the best

LIVE ACT: Mariah McCarthy

HE YMCA will be holding a live music event this Sunday afternoon. It’s seen as a way of engaging with local youth on how best to achieve their commitment to empower and inspire young people. Poolside Sesh For Youth is free to young people under the age of 18 and will feature local musicians performing live along with a free barbecue and competitions throughout the afternoon. According to Youth Empowerment coordinator Jamie Roberts, the YMCA wants to trial a safe and fun poolside event. “It’s also an opportunity to get feedback on how we can best work to empower and inspire young people,” Mr Roberts said. According to Mr Roberts, there will be staff actively engaging with attendees throughout the event using a short survey

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UTUMN will be filled with literary learnings at libraries in central Victoria, with more than a dozen authors to visit the region as part of Goldfields Libraries’ autumn program. Guest speakers throughout autumn include former Victoria Police member Carolyn Pethick, music contributor for Vogue Jeff Apter and children’s author Neil Werrett. Sessions will cover history, culture, technology, art and even sport and feature something for all age groups. From a manga workshop during Victorian Youth Week to a session on the Bendigo Regional Archive Centre, the speakers are varied and diverse. As well as youth week in April, events will also cover law week in May, the Zinda Festival of culture, national library and information week and reconciliation week in May and June. Award-winning historian Ross McMullin returns to Castlemaine and Bendigo to talk about Britain’s gravest crisis of World War I, and local author Brian Carty joins Bendigo Library’s Vivien Newton to recount his late father’s memoirs of growing up in the Mallee region. Online learning workshops will also run in small groups across the region. Learn about Ancestry.com, Microsoft Word or what tools there are online to help promote small businesses. Pre-schoolers will also get a fun introduction to science, technology, engineering and maths with the Little Bang Discovery Club. The ever-popular Baby Rhyme Time, Toddler Time and Storytime sessions have begun again for the year and run during school terms. The autumn program of events is available at and Goldfields Library branch or at www.ncgrl.vic.gov.au

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as a basis for listening to ideas and suggestions. Tom Harrington, Mariah McCarthy and Steven Hammer will feature on stage at the event and YMCA staff will be running short fitness competitions with prizes for most situps in a minute and longest plank. “With a forecast of a sunny 26 for this Sunday, Poolside Sesh For Youth will be a great way for local young people to make the most of the remaining warm weather while enjoying a free swim, live music and an Aussie barbecue,” Mr Roberts said. The event runs from 3pm to 6pm this Sunday, and any enquiries can be directed to the Peter Krenz Leisure Centre on 5446 9222. Children 12 and under need to be accompanied by an adult.

NDREW O’Keefe, an infrastructure contractor and farmer of considerable note, studied all the latest developments and techniques, adopting them from the United States as well as Europe. Keen on pasture improvement, the use of natural and artificial fertilisers and irrigation water pumped from the Campaspe ensured a productive farm and garden. As mentioned previously O’Keefe acquired not only Adelaide Vale but also the Kimbolton Station. With such large land holdings, Andrew was regularly on the hunt for hard working farm labourers for the many tasks that were required to be undertaken. Bendigo Catholic priest the Reverend Backhaus had bought a large amount of land on, and adjacent to the Campaspe River, his idea was to settle Irish farmers there. Many of these settlers in common with other families in the 19th century had a large number of children. As these youngsters grew up these smaller holdings which their parents worked were not of a sufficient size to employ all of their offspring. Andrew O’Keefe recruited these young men to work on his stations. O’Keefe had a good modus operandi for his recruitment of new workers for his farm. These Irish farmers were all strict Catholics and O’Keefe would attend mass at various churches on different Sundays. Sometimes he would attend mass at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart at Elmore on another Sunday it could be St Mary’s, S Axedale NEWwhile there he would see who

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was wanting work. His regular church was closer to Adelaide Vale at Muskerry, St Martin of Tours. The farm labourers having completed the morning’s milking would then walk from Adelaide Vale to attend mass each Sunday morning. The bluestone St Martin’s church was constructed to the plans of engineer and architect Joseph Brady, the man who had been largely responsible for the design of the Bendigo water supply from the Coliban River. The local Muskerry area community held a number of fund raising functions for the construction of the church, the Axedale quarries yielded up the bluestone required for the building. The site selected for St Martin’s of Tours was on a rise above the banks of Forest Creek which feeds into the Campaspe. The 1.2 hectares of the elevated site was donated for the St Martin’s church by the Cahill family. A silver trowel was used by the Bishop of Sandhurst Dr Crane to lay the St Martin foundation stone on September 19, 1875. S When the church NEW was consecrated a collection was taken up and realised an impressive £104 which went towards the £1563 overall cost of the entire building project. By late 1879 St Martin’s was debt free. O’Keefe’s attendance at mass was not only a spiritual ritual but he could see if all his workers were in attendance. In the church gables there are two cirLOCAL cular stained glass windows, the O’Keefe family donated some of the stained glass which included work by Ferguson and Urie.

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STAINED GLASS: the window at St Martin’s.

One window depicts an angel bearing a request, “Would thou be so kind as to pray for the soul of Andrew O’Keefe?” O’Keefe was a representative on the Huntly Shire Council and also the Strathfieldsaye Shire Council. Curiously he represented the Axedale Riding, both councils sharing the same names for these two separate areas. O’Keefe was a member of the Bendigo Agricultural Society Committee and had been chairman. As a contractor he was responsible for the most part of the Bendigo to Heathcote Railway. This line had been the source of political lobbying by RHS Abbott who was MLC for the Bendigo Province. Abbott and other landholders were keen to see this line constructed as there were many farmers who wished to sell their timber destining much of it to the Bendigo goldmines as fuel and props.

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GOLF Clubs - Dave Young, with Bag $70 Ph 5447 1348

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BOLT Cutters 900mm to cut reo mesh GC $50 Ph 0408 186 705

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Pios to kick off season By JOEL PETERSON

GOOD TIMING: Kangaroo Flat is back in finals.

Bowls battle heating up EAGLEHAWK enters the first week of Bendigo Bowls Division pennant finals as the team to beat heading into a clash with South Bendigo tomorrow. The winner of the clash will automatically progress to the grand final in a fortnight’s time, with Bendigo East and Kangaroo Flat also scraping through to finals. Flat made it despite a final round loss, while East defeated South last Friday night to book its spot in the postseason. Eaglehawk has topped the table all season, finishing three wins clear of second placed South. Two wins spanned the second and seventh-placed teams, highlighting the equity in the competition. Only reigning premier Bendigo did not win at least five games during the home and away season. The Hawks will be led by top skipper Dean Carter and Braeden Byrne and Tony Ellis, all placed within the top four skips in the competition this season. Eaglehawk’s lowest placed skipper, Simon Carter, sits sixth on the skippers ladder. Kangaroo Flat’s Barry Anset sits between the Eaglehawk trio in second spot, while South Bendigo’s Brad Holland and Mitch Sidebottom are also both placed within the top 10. South got the better of Eaglehawk just two weeks ago on the Hawks’ greens, giving them plenty of confidence heading into Saturday’s matchup. East and Kangaroo Flat have split the points in their two meetings this season. Saturday’s games get under way at 12pm.

CYCLING CLASSIC BACK AGAIN CYCLING action next weekend won’t just be limited to the Tom Flood Sports Centre velodrome. The Central Victorian Veterans Cycling Club is holding its annual O’Brien Open on Sunday, March 11. After receiving 114 entries last year, club president Ricky Mitchell hopes to capitalise on the cycling theme in the city next week with another strong event. The Precision Formwork-backed race will be held on Sunday, March 11 from 9.30am, and starts at the Woodstock Hall.

WHEN the Bendigo Pioneers’ TAC Cup Girls team takes to the field for the first time in season 2018 this weekend, they will be doing so with plenty of new faces. Not only to their program, but to the sport of football itself. A big focus for the club was to lure talented young athletes away from the likes of netball and basketball and into the football pathway. There are countless examples of athletes having made the successful transition from other sports both in the AFL and AFLW competitions, and the Pioneers are aiming to tap into that market. Three players to have joined the club this season are brand new to the sport, short of some limited school football experience. Eloise Gretgrix was playing hockey at Wycheproof and attended a trial day, Gracie Sladden played netball and basketball after leaving footy following under10s, and Bree Heiden has spent most of her life playing netball and participating in athletics. “I played hockey at low levels at Wyche and then ended up representing the state for hockey last year,” 16-year-old Gretgrix – a famous footballing name in the North Central Football League – said. “I haven’t played footy before, but I

NEW SKILLS: Pioneer Bree Heiden. love it. More than hockey at the moment, but I’m still playing that too.” Sladden had exposure to the game, but once tackling and having to play against

the boys started after under-10 level she gave the game away. She then got back into it at school level, and hasn’t looked back. “I played school footy last year and from there I got picked up for the V/Line Cup, and they invited me here,” she said. Gretgrix’s journey started at school. “There was a posted up at school and I thought ‘oh yeah, cool, footy’,” she said. Sladden said the club approached her about playing, and after she tried out for the V/Line Cup gained automatic selection to the program, and Heiden was along similar lines. “I got a letter from the Pios and thought I’d give it a crack, women’s footy is on the rise and I thought it’d be really cool and I love playing sport,” she said. In a positive sign for the club, all three say they have loved it and they are all bottom age, meaning they have another year with the team after 2018. “The development you see from them each session is enormous,” coach Shawn McCormick said. They’re easy to coach, they are enthusiastic and they just want to be here. “It’s been a really successful thing for us to target those multi-sport athletes, and it’s something we’ll certainly keep doing.” The Pioneers start their season on Saturday at Epsom Huntly Reserve against Western Jets.

Club backs a mid-week winner

CLASSY: Sacred Sham (left, chequered silks) won in style. BENDIGO-trained galloper Go Down was the big winner on Wednesday night as the Bendigo Jockey Club hosted twilight racing. The six-year-old mare broke through for her first win in her past nine starts, putting paid to a strong field with 200 metres left to go under a gun ride from Brad Rawiller. Go Down was under one rein in the final furlong but stormed clear to win by five lengths, with Miss Adequate second. It breaks a frustrating run of near misses for Bendigobased trainer Brendan Hearps,

with the mare posting three places and a fifth prior to the breakthrough win. “She does (love her home track), I don’t know whether she doesn’t like the float trips or what but we walk her down and she’s quite happy here,” Hearps said. “We put blinkers on her last week and gave her one gallop... She galloped the best she’s galloped for the whole prep.” The Wednesday evening meeting was a first for the BJC, and while crowds were modest the club hopes it is onto a winner with the concept.

Others to impress included Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott’s first starter Chess Star, which ran a strong second in race two, Robbie Griffithstrained sprinter Chateau Griffo and Danny O’Brien’s Sacred Sham. Sacred Sham, with Damian OlivTOO GOOD: Brad Rawiller. er on board, shortened dramatically to be a clear pre-race favourite fourth place at Moonee Valley and did not let punters down, a fortnight ago to outshine its dropping down a grade from a country rivals.

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Faith in the Braves By JOEL PETERSON

THE lead-up to the South East Australian Basketball League is a busy time for most players, but few more so than Bendigo Braves recruit Indiana Faithfull. Arriving in Bendigo this week along with fellow recruit Ray Turner, Faithfull’s initial stay in Bendigo will be abbreviated. Before the SEABL season starts, the 27-year-old will fly home to New South Wales to marry his fiance, Alex. And after a quick honeymoon to Thailand, he’ll be back with the Braves preparing for the start of the season on April 21. “It’ll be a busy few weeks, but it’s good to be here now and get to know everyone, get preparing before I head back

for the wedding,” he said. “It’s definitely an exciting time for me, lots of planning on both sides of things.” Faithfull will be a key member of a backcourt also featuring former league MVP

It’s good to be here now and get to know everyone Jeremy Kendle, and will be tasked with replicating the physicality and defence provided by Kevin White in the Braves’ championship season of 2016.

The connection between the club and the NBL guard is his time spent with Illawarra Hawks alongside White and young Braves star Jake Lloyd. “I was lucky enough to play for Illawarra and talk to Whitey, Jake and then meet Ben when he spent some time up there,” he said. “All I heard were good things and about the winning culture here, so that was a really important factor for me.” Turner slots in to the team’s front court and provides an athletic big man presence. He landed and arrived in Bendigo on Thursday, with Harvey excited about what the duo can bring to the table. Luckily, that feeling is mutual. Faithfull said he is

confident that the team has the goods to be competitive come the start of the season. A big reason for that is the presence of Kendle. His new back court partner knows full well the difficulty opposing teams have in guarding the standout guard. “I actually played half a season with Canberra in the year Jeremy played here and played against the Braves,” he said. “It’s fair to say I’m looking forward to playing with him rather than against him.” RECRUITING WELL: Coach Ben Harvey is getting his Braves squad together. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Cyclists dominate track, trails

ON THE EDGE: Bendigo needs a win this round to assure itself a finals berth.

Goers in box seat for finals finish From Page 32 Kangaroo Flat’s season has been cruelled by two draws due to weather conditions, but early season losses to Sandhurst and Bendigo have also proved costly. They produced a thrilling last ball win against White Hills last weekend to keep themselves in the finals hunt, but face a huge challenge in the Suns this weekend. Strathdale sits atop the ladder and is assured of a finals spot, along with Golden Square and Sandhurst, and is fresh off a big score of more than 300 against wooden spooner Bendigo United. But Kangaroo Flat has history beating the Suns, at

A GOLDEN run for Bendigo cyclists has continued, with success on the velodrome and mountain bike trails last weekend. Several Bendigo cyclists were among a Victorian team that dominated the national junior track championships, while Peta Mullens won yet another Otway Odyssey mountain bike race. Alessia McCaig was the standout for Victoria, returning with an enormous four gold medals. McCaig won the under-17 women’s kierin, sprint, time trial and team pursuit gold medals in a superb individual performance, also adding two silver medals to her tally. Another local, Pat Eddy, also won two gold medals in the Team

Pursuit and the 50-lap points race, while Blake Agnoletto joined him in the Victorian team pursuit lineup that won gold. Alex Allott, Ruby McLean and Jazzie Eddy were also among the local medallists in the championships. It was a good weekend for senior riders too, with Mullens winning a second consecutive Otway Odyssey crown. Mullens, a former Australian road champion and current professional rider, won both the Odyssey and gravel grind events at the Otway classic, narrowly edging out Renata Butcher for Sunday’s Gravel Grind title. “Renata got a bit of a gap on me early, I got a puncture, then she got a puncture, then we didn’t

see each other for the last few kilometres,” Mullens said. “She put a good ride together, but when I got to the last time-out, Renata was there, and I thought I’d lost overall so I wanted to redeem myself by winning the descent. “When I caught her, I was like let’s just pin it around a couple of corners and I turned around and she wasn’t there anymore. “It was super exciting racing, and good camaraderie by everybody out on the track; the support the whole weekend as a competitor was really great, I’m surprised and very happy.” In further good news for Bendigo cyclists, junior riders Milana Freer and Belinda Bailey also won gold at the state criterium titles in St Kilda.

this stage of the season and will go into the match full of confidence. Reigning premier Eaglehawk is also a mathematical finals chance but little more than that, needing an outright win over second-placed Sandhurst to be any chance of defending its title. The Hawks would need to produce something special and hope other results go their way, a scenario that seems unlikely but in an unpredictable BDCA season can’t be ruled out. Other round 13 matches see third-placed Golden Square play White Hills and cellar dwellars Bendigo United playing Strathfieldsaye. RIGHT TRACK: Peta Mullens was one of several local cyclists to enjoy a winning weekend.

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Last chance for Goers By JOEL PETERSON

BENDIGO holds the box seat in the race for the BDCA finals, but coach Shane Koop says the club’s season will not be defined by its final ladder position. The Goers have promised plenty for several seasons and have yet to deliver before flying out of the blocks this year. But even in a season in which they have lost outright twice and been bowled out for the competition’s lowest score, they still sit fourth and half a game clear of Kangaroo Flat with one game to play. The equation for Bendigo is simple – beat Huntly North Bendigo and short of a stunning outright result for Kangaroo Flat, they are in. Lose, and they need to hope that Kangaroo Flat suffers a similar fate against Strathdale Maristians, and that long shot Eaglehawk does not secure outright points against Sandhurst. “The year was more about growth for us as a pretty young side, on and off the field, winning cricket games and developing a culture of winning” Koop said. “I’d say we’ve definitely improved that, and if we make finals as well that’s a bonus.” The past two matches have been brutal for Bendigo, losing outright to Sandhurst in round 11, while being rolled for 58 against Golden Square last week. At its best, Bendigo has been devastating, with Kyle Humphrys a revelation with bat and ball, spinner Tom Hart a strong contributor and a resolute middle order. But at their worst the Goers have been diabolical, a gap Koop says needs to be addressed. “Our best is very good, and worthy of playing finals. We just need to close the gap between that and the games where we’ve been pretty soundly beaten,” he said.

New talent kicking goals THE Bendigo Pioneers start their TAC Cup Girls season on Saturday with plenty of new faces. Code-hoppers like Eloise Gretgrix, Gracie Sladden and Bree Heiden are loving the change. – Story Page 30

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