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ISSUE 1063 THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2018

Double the fun

SISTERS Aurie and Arlo had an early start to Vision Australia’s Easter Egg Hunt this week when the had a sneak peek at the storeroom. This year, the hunt will be held on both Good Friday and Easter Saturday, giving even more children the chance to join in the fun and hunt for a total of 178,000 Cadbury chocolate Easter eggs.

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WOUND UP Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

By PETER KENNEDY

THREE Bendigo businesses associated with prominent Bendigo hospitality identity Paul Moran and his family have been placed in voluntary liquidation. The Green Olive Pty Ltd, Bath Lane Café Pty Ltd and Café Au Lait (Vic) Pty Ltd were placed in liquidation on Thursday, March 22 after a series of back to back meetings ur-

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gently convened to consider their respective futures. Yesterday, Bath Lane Café and The Green Olive continued to trade, and the Bendigo Weekly wishes to highlight, Bath Lane Café and its current owners are not associated with Bath Lane Café Pty Ltd, or the

decision to wind up the latter entity. The Green Olive also continues to trade, and the Weekly also stresses, this business is not related to the entity now in voluntary liquidation. A sign on the door of Finders Keepers, the Mitchell Street premises once known as Café Au Lait under

Mr Moran’s ownership, advises customers that the business is closed until further notice. The Bendigo Weekly also wishes to highlight that this business is not related to Café Au Lait (Vic) Pty Ltd, now under external administration. Paperwork lodged with the Aus-

tralian Securities and Investments Commission in support of the application for the voluntary winding up of The Green Olive Pty Ltd and Bath Lane Café Pty Ltd includes details of separate special meetings of members, held at the Nathalia District Hospital and Banawah Nursing Home in Nathalia last Thursday.

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It’s understood the Green Olive Pty Ltd’s sole director, Gillian Claire Brown, is a 76-yearold resident of the nursing home. The sole shareholder of the company is listed as Helen Louise Moran, her daughter, and Mr Moran’s sister. Ms Brown is also listed as the sole shareholder and director of the Bath Lane Café Pty Ltd. Mr Moran was this week named by the ABC as having allegedly failed to pay superannuation entitlements for some of his staff, who claimed he told them he had allocated funds to a building development he was associated with, located on Marong Road. The general meeting of members of The Green Olive Pty Ltd considered a waiver of the statutory notice period for the calling of a members’ meeting, as required under the Corporations Act 2001, which was agreed to, before Ms Moran informed the Green Olive meeting of concerns about the company’s solvency “which required immediate discussion and resolution by the members.” It was then agreed to place the business into voluntary liquidation. According to the ASIC documents, another meeting was convened at 12pm, regarding Bath Lane Café Pty Ltd and similar concerns for that company’s solvency. Sandwiched between these two meetings, Café Au Lait (Vic) Pty Ltd sole shareholder Paul

Moran attended a general meeting of shareholders where he was the only attendee. Just as was the case with the meetings at 11am and 12 pm, a resolution to appoint Richard Rohrt, of the firm Hamilton Murphy, located at 237 Swan Street, Richmond, as liquidator, was accepted. The cafés, located at 11 Bath Lane, 13 Bath Lane and 20 Mitchell Street Bendigo, in the heart of Bendigo’s bustling care precinct, were sold by former owner, Paul Moran in 2014. Shortly after this, Mr Moran placed the three businesses his group of hospitality venues were associated with, into liquidation. The businesses owed more than $200,000 to creditors, and consultants JP Downey and Co were subsequently appointed liquidator for Moran Investments Group Pty Ltd, Moran Hospitality & Leisure Pty Ltd and Morcorp Cartel Pty Ltd. The companies traded as Bath Lane Cafe, Cafe Au Lait and Green Olive Café, and the Australian Tax Office was noted as the largest creditor. In February this year, Mr Moran applied to the City of Greater Bendigo for a permit to utilise the property at 158 Condon Street, Kennington for the sale of consumption of liquor, and council records show the application was approved on March 15. This is also the site of the former Hashtag bar operated by Corey Scoble, which closed in late 2016. Mr Moran yesterday said he looked forward to the opportu-

NEW NAME: The former Hashtag. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN nity to “reinvigorate such a fantastic venue”. He also hit out at the City of Greater Bendigo for a perceived decline in the Bendigo CBD general amenity, an explosion in the number of cafes in the past few years, and the anti-social behaviour problems associated with the Hargreaves Mall seen as impacting on city traders. On March 22, an application was lodged with the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation to transfer the licence held by the Green Olive Café at 11 Bath Lane, to Morcorp Holdings Pty Ltd. Mr Moran is also a director of this company, whose principal place of business is listed as being at Avonmore.

On the same day, the authority received an application for a restaurant and café licence at the Condon Street premises. That application was made by Optima Appointments Pty Ltd, a company also operated by Mr Moran, who is listed as the sole director. The application for the former Hashtag site shows the new café and bar to be operated by Mr Moran will be known as Solsbury Hill. Solsbury Hill is the name of former Genesis frontman Peter Gabriel’s breakout 1977 single, and has been described by Billboard magazine as a story of personal epiphany, of hard decision making, and of breaking free.

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By Sharon kemp

THE glass ceiling has fallen in Bendigo where women have been appointed to the last two merit-based leadership vacancies and they fill all elected leadership roles. If it was still in place, Bendigo and Adelaide Bank shattered the ceiling this week by appointing Bendigo-based executive Marnie Baker to replace Mike Hirst as managing director when he retires in July. The bank, Australia’s fifth largest and an ASX 100 company, could become the first in Australia to be chaired and led by women. Chairman Robert Johanson made it clear at the 2016 annual general meeting he would step down within three years.

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Female directors make up 40 per cent of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank’s board. Asked if the bank could have women in both of the top jobs, Mr Hirst said: “There is every chance”. “I think it is okay (to draw attention to gender) as long as it doesn’t take away from the real reason (Ms Baker) got the job which is she performed at a level that has enabled the board to have the confidence to appoint her,” he said. “I would like to think we have a meritocracy at the bank and if you perform well, then you will get the opportunity and this is proof of that.” At the City of Greater Bendigo earlier this month, Debbie Wood’s appointment as pres-

entation and assets director meant women outnumbered men three to one in the council’s directorate. Bendigo’s biggest public service jobs, including at the council and Bendigo Health, are held by men. But women hold all elected positions at federal, state and as mayor at local government level, and there is a good chance that could remain the case. Neither of the Bendigo seats, held by Jacinta Allan in the east and Maree Edwards in the west, are considered marginal in the upcoming state election. Federally, Bendigo MP Lisa Chesters increased her margin at the 2016 election. Victorian senator Bridget McKenzie, who

has an office in Bendigo, recently became deputy leader of the Nationals and minister for sports, rural health and communications. Bendigo mayor Margaret O’Rourke was voted in this year for an unprecedented second term. Her deputy is Jennifer Alden and women make up five of the city’s nine elected councillors. The Workplace Gender Equality Agency has reported that only 8.7 per cent of chief executives in ASX 200 companies were female in 2016. The agency tweeted its congratulations to Ms Barker this week. “She will be the first woman to lead the bank in its 160-year history,” it tweeted.

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grand design: Tibetan artist Lobsang Konchok. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Lama retreats to the Great Stupa A Buddhist religious leader will arrive in Bendigo tomorrow as the Christian holiday of Easter gets under way. Lama Zopa Rinpoche, whose teachings are practiced at the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion in Myers Flat, will hold a six-week retreat leading into the Illumin8 festival expected to draw thousands of visitors to Bendigo on May 19 and 20. Lama Zopa will be at the stupa for the return home in two weeks of the Jade Buddha for Universal Peace that has been travelling the world since 2009. In the stupa, chairman Ian Green has been overseeing preparations for the Buddha’s return.

The five-tonne sculpture will sit beneath an arch featuring a Buddhist artwork of the Tibetan tradition. Artist Lobsang Konchok painted the artwork over six months, standing on scaffolding in a way Mr Green said was similar to Michelangelo painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. The painting shows the dharma wheel decorated with flowers to which eight dakinis, known as muses for spiritual practice, making offerings. “The purpose of this artwork is to inspire, all art inside any Buddhist temple is to inspire to attain a perfect state,” said Mr Green. “It is nothing about a personal

expression of the artist, it is like a traditional Christian artwork, like Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel.” Mr Konchok said he started learning the skill of painting thangka as a child in Tibet. He also studied in India. Another student of his teacher painted the 15-metre wide thangka belonging to the Tara Institute that will hang in the stupa for the duration of the retreat. Institute member Jane Lewis said it was the first time the thangka, a painting on silk, had been hung in a religious place. It was previously displayed at White Night events in Melbourne and Ballarat and will be viewed by visitors to Illumin8.

BENDIGO and Adelaide Bank managing director Mike Hirst will finish his tenure in July having led Australia’s fifth biggest bank through the global financial crisis and the more recent banking scandals that have culminated in the financial royal commission. Mr Hirst said he would leave the bank operating in a playing field more even than when he started. The regional bank had also skirted the remuneration issues that now plague the big four banks. But Bendigo and Adelaide Bank was also likely to end up in front the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry. “The regulation and legislation covering the industry is enormous so if somebody walks into the branch, opens an account and we don’t give them a product disclosure statement to take away, which by the way they will never read, that is breaking the law,” he said. “There is always going to incidences of that. “If I look at the first few weeks of the hearings, the commission’s clearly drawing a line between conflicted remuneration and poor customer outcomes, and they have done that in every single example they have put forward, be that brokers, be that banks, whatever. “I am very, very confident we don’t have that issue.” Mr Hirst said the bank stopped volume-based remu-

neration more than 15 years ago, having foreseen the potential for bank employees to sell financial products inappropriately. He said the bank had felt pressure ever since to revert to the industry norm of paying commission for products sold, but it had resisted. Mr Hirst started at Bendigo Bank in 2001, and has enjoyed a nine-year tenure as managing director. His successor, chief customer officer Marnie Baker, was made an executive at the bank about the same time, after having started at the bank in 1989. She has since served in most of the bank’s businesses, including as chief executive of Sandhurst Trustees which has since been sold. “Working for and on behalf of all of our stakeholders – including our customers, shareholders, our people, partners and the community – and feeding into their prosperity has defined who we are for the past 160 years,” Ms Baker said. “The current focus on trust and fairness for consumers plays to our strengths, and it presents us with a tremendous opportunity.” Mr Hirst said Ms Baker had a head start on other chief executives. “We are starting to seee the evening up of the playing field, our position around remuneration and other things puts us in a fantastic position to be able to move ahead,” he said.

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Firm hit with cartel case

By SHARON KEMP

A MEDICAL supplies business with a showroom in Bendigo has been charged with cartel conduct and will face court in Melbourne in a landmark case for the competition watchdog. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission charged The Country Care Group Pty Ltd in February with cartel conduct involving the supply of products such as beds, wheelchairs and walking grant used in rehabilitation and aged care. The case is the first ever criminal prosecution of an Australian cor-

poration under the criminal cartel provisions of the Competition and Consumer Act. “It is also the first time that individuals have been prosecuted under the criminal cartel provisions in Australia,” ACCC chairman Rod Sims said in a statement. Country Care managing director Robert Hogan and former employee Cameron Harrison have been charged. The company is based in Mildura and has its own branded showrooms in Bendigo, Echuca, Horsham, Sunbury and Sydney’s northern beaches but it claims to have 81 member stores nationally,

including in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, Northern Territory, Western Australia, South Aus-

journed to the Melbourne Magistrate Court on June 6. A statement released on behalf

Naturally we are disappointed that the ACCC has decided to commence these actions tralia and Tasmania. The charges were listed for mention before the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria in Mildura on March 14. On that date, the case was ad-

of Country Care said the company had been responding to investigations by the ACCC since early 2016. “Naturally we are disappointed that the ACCC has decided to com-

mence these actions,” Mr Hogan said. “Country Care Group has been cooperating with the ACCC process. “Throughout our 20 year history our business has faced a range of challenges and we are resolutely committed to maintaining continuity of our operations at this time. “We have built a strong legal team to assist us through this process.” An individual found guilty of criminal cartel conduct faces up to 10 years jail and the company faces fines of up to 10 per cent of the turnover or three times the profit gained.

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tor to Bendigo. The Bendigo Visitor Centre is located in one of Bendigo’s most prestigious historic buildings and welcomes 100,000 visitors and locals through the door every year. City of Greater Bendigo Manager Tourism and Major Events Terry Karamaloudis said Bendigo

was renowned as an arts and culture destination. “With our internationally acclaimed Bendigo Art Gallery exhibitions and Bendigo this year hosting the inaugural Regional Centre for Culture and White Night, art really is central to the visitor experience,” Mr Karamaloudis said.

The mural will be on display in the centre for about two years and visitors will be able to take a ‘selfie’ with the work or buy a souvenir featuring the work. At the end of the exhibition period the work will be removed and donated to a local charity for auction. The artist was paid $2500.

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Calder still a go slow

MOTORISTS are being told they will have to continue to manage speed restrictions on the Calder Highway at the new Ravenswood Interchange. Major works on the interchange are complete and the carriageway was reopened last Friday. But VicRoads has warned minor works continue, including landscaping and revegetation, which may require some temporary traffic alternations and speed restrictions. “We’re very pleased that motorists are now able to use the Ravenswood interchange and we’ll be gradually raising the temporary speed

limits from 60km to 80km and 100km an hour as we finish some ongoing minor works,” said VicRoads regional director Mal Kersting. “We’re working to get the speed limits back up to 100km an hour as soon as we can while we complete these landscaping works and finalise construction of the nearby Jack Comini rest area. “While drivers are now able to use all parts of the Ravenswood interchange, it’s important to note the current lane arrangements may vary when the project is fully complete.” Last Friday marked the functional completion of the project, with the opening of the new

southbound carriageway on the Calder Highway. Speed restrictions will apply when workers are working close to the road to complete minor works. VicRoads is asking motorists to watch out for signage that denotes speed restrictions. With the interchange complete, the design is intended to separate fast moving highway traffic from slow moving or stopped traffic joining from other roads including the Calder Alternative highway. The new circular roadway design is the first of its kind in Victoria.

Broad the choice for Nationals By Sharon kemp

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THE Nationals have preselected Gaelle Broad, a former political staffer to deputy leader Bridget McKenzie and former Liberal treasurer Peter Costello, to run against incumbent Jacinta Allan in the state seat of Bendigo East. Ms Broad said there was other interest but she was preselected unopposed and was now preparing to embark on the 35-week “job interview” that would lead up to the state election in November. She is the first candidate to disclose preselection, and the first the Nationals have entered to run for Bendigo East since the 2010 election. Ms Broad put her hand up to fill Damien Drum’s Victorian upper house seat when he decided in 2016 to enter federal politics. Luke O’Sullivan took his position. Ms Broad was most recently general manager of 105.1 Life FM, but says she has had political ambitions for a while. Apart from her experience working for the coalition parties, Ms Broad also has worked in media, and business and government relations. She has supported the Nationals since moving to Bendigo 15 years ago because she thinks the party is a better fit for central Victoria and “I think I align more with the Nationals because they offer the best from all the political parties”. “They have economic credentials, they know how to stand up for people battling and there is also the environmental management experience that comes with the farming backgound,” Ms Broad said. “I think they prioritise community and

running time: Gaelle Broad has been preselected for the Nationals to run in Bendigo East. grassroots and that is very much where I sit.” But she will have to claw back a 3.2 per cent margin from Ms Allan who is also deputy premier and holds the high profile public transport portfolio. Labor, Ms Broad said, had been city-centric while in government in Victoria. “A number of projects that have happened locally are not delivering the outcomes as promised,” she said.

She could deliver better rail options to Bendigo. “I look and I think we have trains slower than a decade ago, we have express trains sitting behind stop-all-stations trains, no wifi that was promised and we have buses that operate more often than trains,” Ms Broad said. “Surely we can do better on that front and that is something I would strongly advocate for.”

Golden Mile

Jobs a rural low BENDIGO rates as third in recent statistics for youth unemployment figures. Victoria’s youth unemployment in 2018 report finds a tale of two Australias for the nation’s young job hunters. The report maps unemployment hotspots with the highest at 18.7 per cent and the Bendigo region at 16.2 per cent. Anti-poverty organisation the Brotherhood of St Laurence analysed Australian Bureau of Statistics data for its report titled An unfair Australia? Mapping youth unemployment hotspots to also show that the unemployment rate for people aged 15 to 24 in the labour force in Victoria was 13.1 per cent (12 month average to January). “The story of youth employment in our prosperous country has become a tale of two Australias,” warns the report. It also finds one third of all unemployed people in Australia are aged 15 to 24. Furthermore, 55 of the total of 87 regions across the country are burdened by youth unemployment rates above 11 per cent. This stands in contrast to the overall national unemployment rate of 5.5 per cent, which includes all age groups. The Brotherhood of St Laurence’s executive director, Conny Lenneberg, said the new report exposed how location was shaping opportunities for young Australians. “In our prosperous country it’s very worrying when we have more than a quarter of a million young people in the labour force who are unemployed,” she said. “The outer suburbs and rural areas are carrying the heaviest burden. “Disadvantaged young people in particular are facing barriers in their effort to secure work. To meet this challenge, we need action from governments as well tapping into effort of employers in local communities.”

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Safety warning

CENTRAL Victorians have been reminded to slow down, stick to the speed limit and take regular breaks to ensure they stay safe on the roads this long weekend. Minister for Emergency Services James Merlino and Minister for Road Safety Luke Donnellan yesterday joined Victoria State Emergency Service volunteers to launch the annual Driver Reviver campaign. VICSES volunteers will be at more than 40 roadside locations between today and Easter Monday, offering free hot drinks and snacks to encourage drivers to take a break and make sure they arrive safely at their destination. The Transport Accident Commission will support VICSES volunteers by establishing Pit Stops at a number

of the state’s busiest rest spots, providing free coffee, food, familyfriendly activities and prizes. The Driver Reviver launch also featured a speech from Chris Latimer, whose daughters were both killed in a car accident on New Year’s Day in 1997. More than a decade after the tragedy, Ms Latimer’s youngest daughter was also involved in a serious road accident. She died several years later from the injuries she sustained. Mr Merlino said the Easter holidays are a popular time to get away with family and friends, but drivers need to take every precaution to ensure they get to their destination safely. VICSES volunteers have respond-

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ed to more than 1300 road crash rescues during the past 12 months. Drowsiness is a factor in about one-in-10 road deaths, with Easter a particularly dangerous time as thousands of Victorians drive to holiday spots. Mr Donnellan said making the right decisions on the road can be the difference between life and death, and urged all motorists to slow down, stick to the speed limit and take regular breaks to ward off fatigue. Motorists are urged to ensure they are well rested before setting out on a road trip, and to give themselves plenty of time to reach their destination. It is recommended people stop every two hours to either rest or change drivers.

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New technology focus of workshop Tech curious locals explored immersive new technologies as part of the Tech Futures Day at Bendigo’s Discovery Science and Technology Centre on Tuesday. The free event presented by the Bendigo Tech School and the DSTC featured workshops, forums and an immersive virtual reality and augmented reality experience. One of the presenters, Tim Gentle, said the day aimed to showcase how technology can transform the 2D into the 3D, and how it’s changing human interaction and workplaces. “It was not just for video gamers

– immersive technology is changing how business is done and it is here with us now,” he said. “Emergency providers use virtual reality to internally train their team. “Augmented reality is used by engineers to model a structure on its future proposed location and there are many possible applications for other industries.” Bendigo Tech School director Graeme Wiggins said the Bendigo Tech School’s programs prepare students for the world of work and are aligned to industries predicted to experience strong economic and employment growth.

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School aged children are invited to pop into their local library these school holidays to join in some fun, free and educational activities. “We’re pleased to be able to offer children in the region a varied range of activities to try these school holidays,” said Tammy Higgs, Goldfields Libraries Programs and Events Coordinator. Bendigo Library joins the Bendigo Easter Festival in Rosalind Park from Good Friday until Easter Sunday for the Goldfields Libraries Stay and Play. Come along for special Storytimes, an awesome dragon photo booth and craft activities, perfect for all young families! Plants for your patch sessions around the region will see children prepare their own vegetable seedlings, complete with plant markers, to take home and start their very own veggie patch.

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Art show returns

MORE than 840 works of art have been installed in the Bendigo Town Hall as part of the 50th anniversary Bendigo Rotary Easter Art Show. One of the traditional highlights of the city’s Easter festivities, the annual event has grown from its humble beginnings in 1968 when 244 paintings were featured in the first exhibition at the Queen Victoria Gardens on Pall Mall. Since then, the art show has raised more than $750,000 for local charities and causes, under the stewardship of

the Rotary Club of Bendigo. This year, well-known local artist Nicholas Truscott will be the celebrated artist in residence as part of the Easter extravaganza overseen by Rotarian Brian Figg, with entries submitted by artists from the local region, southern New South Wales, Melbourne and Geelong. Once again, there will be four major prizes on offer worth $1500 each, thanks to the support of William Farmer, The Bendigo Club, CR Martin Real

Estate and the Bendigo Weekly, as well as a Best in Show prize of $2500. This year’s judge is artist Geoff Paynter. The 50th anniversary Easter art exhibition and sales kicks off tonight, Thursday, March 29 with the gala opening from 7.30pm, and tickets are still available online and at the Visitor Information Centre. The exhibition continues from Friday, March 30 – Sunday, April 1, 9am – 5pm, and on Easter Monday from 9am – 3pm, and all exhibits are for sale.

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COME AND SEE IT: Brian Figg and Des Samson. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

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ALL things wood will be on show at the Bendigo Wood turners Easter exhibition this weekend. The event runs on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10am until 5pm. The show includes an exhibition and sale of finely crafted woodwork and associated crafts. Demonstrations include woodturning, pyography, carving and the scroll saw. If you’re keen to be involved there will be a sale of wood working tools, oils and timber. Admission is $4 for adults, with children free.

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WITH tickets selling fast, now’s the time to make sure you have your tickets to the Vision Australia Easter Egg Hunt. The Easter egg hunt, one of Vision Australia’s biggest single fundraisers, is one of the most loved attractions at the Bendigo Easter Festival. This year, the Easter egg hunt will be held on both Good Friday and Easter Saturday, giving even more children the chance to join in the fun and hunt for a total of 178,000 Cadbury chocolate Easter eggs in vices offered to support peo7YLWHPK -\ULYHSZ one of 40 hunts for a range of ple who are blind or have low age groups. vision to live the lives they • With Fune ral Insu rance you p ay for your fune ral many “We have sold out many of choose. times o ve r . the hunts for Good Friday but A large team of volunteers • With Fune ral Bonds you only your fune ral once tickets are p ay still for available for including the State Emergency both Friday and Saturday,” Vi- Service and Vision Australia and at current prices. sion Australia Easter Egg Hunt staff support the hunt each year. • W h ich would you event prefer?coordinator Deborah The Vision Australia Easter • Prepaid Fune rals al w ays make good sense Gates says. Egg Hunt will run from 9am to “Tickets are still available 3pm on Good Friday and Easonline and through our office ter Saturday near the rotunda at TOP TECH: Bendigo Bonsai club members with one of their creations. =PKLV :[YLHTPUN or the Bendigo Visitor Centre, Rosalind Park, Bendigo – right and we will haveEagleh awk limited tickets in the heart of the colour and • We offer Video Streaming at our B ranc h . and eftPOS facilities at the hunt action of the Bendigo Easter • This means that anyone who cannot attend the fune ral service for any people who decide on Festival. and has been pr ovided with an access code it l i ve the day to come and join us.”can w a tchFor details and to buy tickCarols they by Canets, go to the Bendigo Visitor from an y where in theAlong worldwith pr oviding h a ve internet dlelight, the Bendigo Easter egg Centre in Pall Mall, phone 1800 connection. then up to 6 months. As testament to their skills, the The service THE Japanese art form of bonsai, a the knowledge they have accrued hunt isisone of a rc h i ved the largestfor fund813 153, go to www.bendigotouronno display at tradition which is over 1000 years, over the years. In fact the Bendigo club has three bonsai • So one needs toraisers miss out nationally for Vision ism.com or call into the Vision often seems a mysterious and exotic Bonsai Club is celebrating its 40th the National Bonsai Collection in Australia. Australia office at 20 Bridge Anniversary at this year’s Bendigo Canberra. hobby to many people. All proceeds go to the ser- Street, Bendigo. Meetings are held on the fourth David Allen, the vice president Easter Festival. “People are very welcome to Saturday of each month at 1.30pm of the Bendigo Bonsai Club, cheerfully dispels any apprehension peo- come along and see what we do,” at the Community of Christ Hall in 7YLWHPK -\ULYHSZ 1 2 take V i c t o r i a S t r e e t , E a g l e h a w k Havlin Street and they the form he said. ple may have. workshops. “I had a go when I was younger of demonstrations and “Whatever tree you see growing • With Fune ral Insu rance you p a 1 5 1 M c C r a e S t r e e t , B e n d i g o You can see the Bendigo Bonsai and thriving around Bendigo are but managed to kill everything I 7YLWHPK -\ULYHSZ times o ve r . P. 5441 5577 Club exhibition during the Bendigo the same trees you can have a try at grew. • With Fune ral Insu rance you p ay for With yourFune ral fune ralBonds many you only p w w w . w i l l i a m f a r m e r• . c o m . a u “It was when we were walking Easter Festival. growing as a bonsai,” he said. and at current prices. times o ve r . Their exhibition is at the Uniting Bonsai uses cultivation tech- around the Bendigo Easter Festival • W h ich would you prefer? • With Fune ral Bonds you only p ay for your fune ral once niques like pruning, root reduction, in 1993 that I saw the bonsai exhibi- Church Hall, Forest Street, Bendigo. Opening times are Saturday potting, defoliation, and grafting to tion and joined the club.” • Prepaid Fune rals al w ays make g and at current prices. Mr Allen said he has 200 bon- March from 10am to 5pm, Sunday produce tiny trees that mimic the • W h ich would you prefer? shape and style of mature, full-size sai at his home and about 2000 “in from 10am to 5pm and Monday =PKLV :[YLHTPUN • Prepaid Fune rals al w ays make good sense from 10am to 4pm. training”. trees.

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Easter with the blues THE Easter Blues Bender returns again this weekend in Bendigo. It began with Bendigo Blues and Roots Music Festival involved acts being invited to play at the annual Bull Street concert and has grown and evolved, hosted by a multitude of venues, along with spots on the Bendigo Easter Festival program in Rosalind Park. Asked why the team work to put the Blues Bender program on when they’ve got an imposing workload already, festival director Colin Thompson suggests it’s silly not to. “There’s so much activity and so much more foot traffic in the CBD on Easter weekend in Bendigo, it’s a great opportunity to showcase some of the artists we enjoy working with,” he said. There will be 25 featured acts performing in eight host venues including the Golden Vine Hotel, Handle Bar and The Basement Bar. There are two stages in Rosalind Park which are hosting Blues Bender acts as are the Bendigo Art Gallery and The Exchange restaurant/café/bar. “There will be your louder blues bands, such as Nardia Rose Band and Catfish Voodoo at the Golden Vine on Friday and Saturday night respectively,” Mr Thompson said. “Harlem, Soul Contact and Erica Hawkey Band will be kicking goals in Bull Street as part of the Metro’s larger program for the weekend, as well as Midweek Blues and Highway 79 smashing out raucous sets at Handle Bar.” There will be solo and duo acts performing blues, folk, soul and their own original songs at stages like The Exchange and The Basement Bar. Young artists have clearly benefited from their experiences through Bendigo Blues and Roots Music Festival over the past seven years and Easter Blues Bender’s programming celebrates young talent heavily, starting 1pm on Good Friday with the Youth Stage in Rosalind Park showcasing some of Bendigo’s best young acts, as well as showing off one of Melbourne’s favourite young blues guitarists, Charlie Bedford. Celebrated young roots artist from Yackandandah, Richard Perso features at the Golden Vine on Friday night, as well as playing multiple venues on Easter Saturday. As always with BB&RMF-partnered events, the Blues Bender provides gender balance on all stages as well, with plenty of great female artists highlighted on this Easter’s program. “With powerful female artists like Melbourne’s Nardia Brancasitano, Jess Parker and Mezz Coleman, along with talented locals Sherri Parry, Sarah Wilkinson, Erica Hawky, Steph Bitter and Erin Mannix, the false stigma of blues and roots music being a boys club is well and truly shattered,” Mr Thompson said.

PLAYING THE BLUES: Top, Erica Hawkey Band, Sarah Wilkinson and Jarrod Shaw.

All the fun of the festival AUSTRALIA’S oldest continuous running cultural festival, the Bendigo Easter Festival provides entertainment to everyone, regardless of their age, and it’s back this weekend. This year’s event will run from Good Friday to Easter Monday and offers a program of fun-filled events, activities and entertainment for the whole family to enjoy. Over four jam-packed days, Bendigo’s CBD will come alive with activities and events within walking distance of each other. Be in the hunt for Easter eggs and enjoy loads of fun family-friendly activities, entertainment and live music at Rosalind Park. Dance, drums, lion teams and 100,000 crackers are all part of the Chinese Spring

Festival and the Awakening of the Dragon as Bendigo celebrates its Chinese heritage on Saturday on the Dai Gum San Precinct. As the sun sets, find your place along the road to cheer on the convoy of illuminated floats in the torchlight lantern procession, concluding with a spectacular fireworks display over the city. Join thousands as the line the streets on Easter Sunday to watch the display of colour in the gala parade. Experience the excitement as Sun Loong, the world’s longest Imperial Chinese Dragon, weaves his way through the historic streetscapes of Bendigo. Most activities are free, however some do have costs associated.

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Vaccine program extended

THE state government has extended its life-saving free meningococcal vaccination program for Year 10 students until December 31 to protect teenage Victorians against the deadly disease. The vaccination program was launched to combat increasing numbers of meningococcal disease across Victoria compared with five years ago. The majority of these cases are accounted for by increasing num-

bers of the previously rare W and Y strains of meningococcal disease. Across Victoria, 89 cases were diagnosed in 2017, resulting in six deaths, compared to 78 cases in 2016 and 56 cases in 2015. Department of Health and Human Services figures reveal there were 28 cases diagnosed in regional Victoria in 2017, including four in the Loddon Mallee region. So far this year, eight cases have been diagnosed throughout Vic-

toria. Health experts predict this number will continue to rise as we approach peak season for meningococcal disease. Young people aged 15 and 16 years old are at a greater risk of carrying and spreading meningococcal bacteria, as one in five carry it in the back of their throats and can pass the bacteria to family members and friends. The best way to protect young people, and the wider community,

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FLYING THE FLAG: Shannon Kerrigan, Simon O’Mallon, Jason Bickford and Richard Speed. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

A colourful start to Pride Day LA TROBE UNIVERSITY celebrated Pride Day, with a LGBTIQ flag raising ceremony on campus. After the main event there was a free barbecue, Buddha bowls, face painting, live music and information stalls.

The theme this year was community through diversity. Speakers on the day were pro vice-chancellor Richard Speed, student and Rainbow Eagles’ member, Jason Bickford and lecturer in education and member of the LGBTIQ community, Simon O’Mallon.

COUNCIL has adopted a new policy that will improve the way it distributes grants to the community. The policy changes are in response to a review involving significant community feedback. The new policy will come into effect on July 1. City of Greater Bendigo mayor Margaret O’Rourke said community granting is one way council works with residents and other partners in creating the world’s most liveable community. “The review has provided an opportunity to consider how council and community goals can best be supported through community granting,” Cr O’Rourke said. “It has also provided an opportunity to consider how the principles of transparency, equity and sustainability can best be embedded into our community granting processes.” Some of the key messages from the community through the review were grants should be linked to community plan goals, not categories and grants are needed for items that are essential for effective community group or project functioning, as well as for social innovation. It was also thought the scale of grant application, approval and reporting requirements should reflect the size of the grant being sought i.e. the smaller grant amount, the fewer the requirements should be. Also, the emphasis should be on what outcomes and community benefits a grant can support, rather than having restrictions on the types of applicant and the involvement of community assessment panels contributes to community confidence in the integrity of who grants are awarded to. “Council is very appreciative of the community feedback we received and believes the new policy reflects the key messages we heard. For example, two new grant types have been added and the requirements have been scaled to the grant sizes. These changes will also allow some grant types to be offered more frequently and some maximum grant amounts have been increased. Each year the council provides approximately $1 million in grants linked to this policy.

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Fosterville Gold Mine Che program aims at assis8ng community groups to undertake a wide range of projects and ac8vi8es that contribute to community development. Projects should provide speciﬁc sustainable outcomes that have a long las8ng beneﬁtHs to the wider community. Che Fosterville Gold Mine is an ac8ve and suppor8ve member of the community in which it operates. Guidelines and applica8on forms can be obtained from www.fgmcommunity.com.au or by contac8ng us on C: 0J 5LJ9 9000 E: FGMCommunityGrants@klgold.com.au Submissions for this round of funding close MONDAY 9th APRIL 2018 – 5pm

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key topic: Marc Brackett at Girton. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Keeping check on emotions

Marc Brackett from Yale University spoke to Girton Grammar School students last week on regulating emotions and the benefits that this has on relationship development, learning, social skills and other areas of life. Professor Brackett has worked with the school for seven years and his RULER program has been implemented in both Girton’s senior and junior Schools. In 2011, a team of Girton teachers was sent to Yale University to learn more about emotional skills and how to teach them to students. Since that time, more than

200 teachers have received the training from their teaching peers. The RULER approach is based on the premise that how we feel affects our learning, the decisions we make, how we treat others and our personal wellbeing. Girton Grammar is the first school in Australia to adopt the RULER Approach to emotional intelligence. Headmaster of Girton Grammar School Matthew Maruff, said that since implementing the approach seven years ago, students seem to have improved their understanding, labelling

and managing of emotions. “For us, adopting the approach is as much about student well-being as it is about academic achievement because one thing usually leads to the other,” he said. “My observation is that RULER teaches students how to respond to life, that life is not always fair and that it’s not always someone’s fault when we don’t get what we want. “We were delighted to again have Professor Brackett visit the School to work with our staff and students. He has been instrumental in supporting our training methods within the School.”

A GOAL of being Australia’s regional cycling capital has led the City of Greater Bendigo to be the first Australian city recognised as a Bicycle friendly community. The accreditation recognises Bendigo’s bicycle education, the inclusion of bicycle facilities as part of road infrastructure projects, maintenance of off-road cycling facilities and the integration of bicycle planning with community facilities. The program is not run by government or a cycling governing body, rather a Canberra-based cycle tourism business, CycleLife HQ. It comes after council announced it had secured TAC funding to lower the CBD speed limit to 40 kilometres per hour and reconfigure several roundabouts to encourage cycling and walking. Similar accreditation programs have been run in the United States for many years, and Bendigo is the first city to sign up for the Australian version. Bendigo was handed a silver rating by the company. The city will host two cycling conferences later this year, including the Australian Walking and Cycling Conference. “The city has worked hard in recent years through the development of the Connecting Greater Bendigo: Integrated Transport and Land Use Strategy, creating shared walking and cycling paths and providing bike parking facilities,” council’s Trevor Budge said. “We have created a number of bike underpasses to link our suburbs together with off road bike paths as well as constructing the

O’Keefe Rail Trail to Heathcote in the last few years.” The accreditation report includes recommendations for the establishment of a bicycle advisory group, the implementation of additional policies and regulations to improve cyclist safety, and improved safe and separated cycle infrastructure. That matches a recent report released by Australia’s leading cycling advocacy group, Bicycle Network, found that while the total number of cyclist deaths fluctuates each year the national annual average of 37 has barely changed in two decades. They say progress is being made when it comes to reducing fatalities for all other road users, with 1225 deaths recorded nationally in 2017 – 17 per cent less than the 20-year average of 1487. CEO Craig Richards said the report shows more must be done to protect people who ride bikes on Australian roads. The group’s report hands down 14 recommendations to further reduce cyclist deaths on Australian roads. They include prioritising investment for separated, protected bike lanes on all roads with high numbers of people riding bike and a package of uniform laws throughout Australia including reverse onus of proof (drivers must prove they weren’t at fault) and minimum passing distance laws. Risk reduction education programs for cyclists, especially targeted at middle-aged men, are also listed as a priority.

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Injured powerful owl goes back to the wild

mArking time: Aylene Kirkwood OAM, Brian Bourke, Alistair Stewart, Anne O’Brien, Margaret Watson and Tricia Blanks at St Liborius church. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Special year ahead THIS year will mark a special anniversary for St Liborius Catholic church in Eaglehawk. On July 29, the church will be celebrating the 150th anniversary of the laying of the foundation stone of St Liborius, one of the oldest churches in the Sandhurst Diocese. St Liborius church was named by Fr Backhaus, the first Catholic priest on the Bendigo goldfields,

after his home parish in Paderborn, Germany. An article in the Advocate newspaper of June 3, 1876, describes the church as a little gem of ecclesiastical architecture. A history book is being prepared by local author Aylene Kirkwood OAM and the group reaching out Australia-wide to past parishioners and friends to return for the celebrations.

A male powerful owl has been successfully released into the wild after being hit by a car in Axedale. Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s Brady Childs, said the owl was picked up by Wildlife Rescue and Information Network earlier this month. “As the Powerful Owl is a threatened species, WRIN contacted DELWP for advice on how to proceed,” Mr Childs said. “The owl appeared to have damage to his left wing and left eye so the wildlife carers took him to the vet. The vet did a thorough examination and reported the owl was in good condition and suitable for rehabilitation and release. “He was taken to a specialised owl aviary in Maryborough run by a qualified and experienced carer of owls and other birds of prey. Over the next 48 hours he was observed feeding, flying and roosting.” It was important the owl be released as soon as possible to ensure he successfully settled back in the wild. “Powerful Owls released beyond 10 days in captivity have less chance of reuniting with their mate and re-claiming their territory,” Mr Childs said. “The owl was successfully released back into the wild five days later in Axedale where he was found. He flew quickly and

easily into a nearby Red Gum tree where it sat and watched us until we left. “If you find a native animal that is orphaned, sick or injured, please call DELWP on 136 186 or one of the wildlife rehabilitation organisations listed on DELWP’s website at www. wildlife.vic.gov.au” The powerful owl, the largest of Australia’s owls, reaches a size of 67 centimetres for males and 58cm for females, has large yellow eyes and has yellow to orange feet with large talons.

not happy: Captivity did not suit this powerful owl.

The Metro Tunnel will get Melbourne’s train network moving Untangling the City Loop means more trains, more often The Metro Tunnel will untangle the City Loop which will benefit train lines across the network. It will make travel easier for you with more frequent trains carrying more people to destinations across Melbourne. Some of Melbourne’s busiest metropolitan train lines – Sunbury, Cranbourne and Pakenham – will run exclusively through the new tunnel. Taking these lines out of the City Loop will create space for other lines to run more services, enabling more frequent and reliable train services to and from Southern Cross Station.

For the first time, you will be able to reach some key destinations around Melbourne via the Metro Tunnel’s five new underground stations: Arden (to be renamed North Melbourne), Parkville, State Library, Town Hall and Anzac. For instance, train passengers travelling to Victoria’s world class health and education precinct at Parkville will be able to get there directly by train instead of having to catch a tram from Southern Cross station.

When travelling in Melbourne

Two of the new stations, State Library and Town Hall stations, will be directly connected to the City Loop at Melbourne Central and Flinders Street stations, enabling passengers to conveniently interchange between services.

More information

Visitors to Melbourne may be affected by long-term traffic changes to St Kilda Road, near the Shrine of Remembrance, and Grattan Street, Parkville, as we undertake major construction. Buses will also replace trams on sections of St Kilda Road from 1-17 April.

Expect delays and plan ahead. To see how you might be affected, visit metrotunnel.vic.gov.au.

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Choose the trail challenge

GOLD COAST Commonwealth Games marathoner Virginia Moloney runs it. World Duathlon Champion of 2006 Leon Griffin runs it. And it’s a regular Saturday run session spot for Andy Buchanan, 2017 Australian Cross Country National Champion, too. More than 950 riders have uploaded more than 2500 adventures on it to that booming social network for cyclists, Strava, since 2013. Plus countless more rides that haven’t been uploaded, too. On any given weekend young families, retirees and everyone in-between can be seen casually cycling and walking on it. They aren’t seeking personal bests or even serious exertion, but they enjoy it nonetheless. So, what is it about the O’Keefe Rail Trail that endears itself to such a wide audience? It’s the way the trail changes as it weaves its way through bushland, open fields, farms and past Lake Eppalock on its way to Heathcote. It’s the close proximity to our

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growing city of Bendigo and yet pace, Saturday’s Historic Walk in offers a sense of isolation, peace Axedale might be for you, or the and quiet. community activities and a marIt’s the chance to find that ket in Heathcote on Sunday. elusive flow as you run, ride or Every finisher in every event walk, thanks to the few interrup- will receive a finisher’s medal or tions and car-free experience. momento. The O’Keefe Challenge, The Ekiden Relay offers which is fast approaching on teams of seven runners to comApril 20 – 22, is a community plete the marathon distance. event aiming to shine a spotlight Teams can enter the all male, on this beautiful trail for run- all female, mixed and an all-abilners, walkers and cyclists from ities category to further extend Bendigo and beyond. the opportunities for more peoThe signature event, the ple to enjoy the trail. Mandalay Resources O’Keefe Rail But this is more than just a Trail Marathon, begins at the collection of events, the O’Keefe Bendigo Baptist Church and will celebrates fitness, nature and the finish for the first time on the Heathcote community spirit. Barrack Reserve Oval in the cenAll proceeds from the new tre of Heathcote. 5km Run/Walk Against DemenThere are running and walk- tia will be donated to the proing events including the 42.2 posed Heathcote Dementia Vilkilometre marathon, 21.1km lage Project. half marathon, 10km, 5km, So, if you haven’t experienced mile, schools 1km challenge andPenny the–O’Keefe Rail Trail before – or horticulturalist, receptionist, hearing aid user a 500-metre dash. if it’s been a while since you have For the cyclist a new Friday – we invite you to choose your night social ride from Axedale to challenge. Heathcote is on offer, and a famRegister now: https://www. ily scavenger bike ride on Sunday theokeefe.com.au Registrations afternoon. close midnight April 18. For those seeking a slower – Nigel Preston ON TRACK: The O’Keefe Rail Trail is somewhere special.

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Franking credit debacle It appears the federal ALP is softening or changing its opinion on the proposed franking credit policy as had been outlined by Bill Shorten. Pensioners may be spared in franking move is the latest headline in the Financial Review – March 26. It is obvious despite all the claims by Labor spokespersons that this was a thought-bubble not well researched or homework done on its effect on pensioners. Bill was blinded by his attempt to tax the rich and should have consulted with the pensioner associations and super associations. Even the chair of self-managed Superannuation Funds association has pointed out: “That it is important to have good evidence based policy” (Australian Financial Review March 24-25). Why would Shorten show surprise when he found out how many pensioners would be affected by his policy? All he has done is to create uncertainty around the superannuation and investment in Australian shares. This was poor policy intent and the ALP may pay a price at the next election. Pensioners face real issues such as placing a partner in a residential home which can cost a $400,000 bond and daily fees. This federal Government charges 5.72 per cent on any bond money outstanding . Why do people, and especially pensioners, have to place bond finance up front to obtain a place in permanent residential care? Bill Collier, Golden Square

Setting targets I have been patiently awaiting a response from mayor Margaret O’Rourke or CEO, Craig Niemann, to Michael McKenzie’s letter (Weekly February 23 Step up to the mark). Both appear reticent to respond publicly to Mr McKenzie’s idea of setting targets for a range of council activities, including a community satisfaction target. In the past, Mayor O’Rourke has been quick to respond when she thinks ratepayers are on the wrong track. Not this time. As Michael pointed out officers flouted the intent of Recommendation 51 of the Independent Review which called for the setting of satisfaction targets, implement appropriate plans and track progress annually. This has not been done. The alternative officer driven strategy to improve the score for

Community Satisfaction has been a dead set failure. Messrs Ted Coleman and Michael McKenzie have given council a blueprint of ideas on how targets might be set and reached. The community is entitled to know why Recommendation 51 was not adhered to, why targets have not been set, and why Ted and Michael’s improvement ideas appear to have been rejected. A public response from Cr O’Rourke, Mr Niemann, or both, is long overdue. Colin Carrington, Heathcote.

A poor example People sometimes use a sporting analogy when commenting on political proceedings by comparing them with events on the sorting field. Perhaps now it is time to reverse the order and compare events on the sporting field with those in the political arena. Could it be that Steve Smith and his leadership group used a political event to break the rules governing the playing of a game of cricket? By using as an example the news that Victorian Labor party was found guilty of breaking the rules relating to whose money can be spent at an election in order to win. Surely there is no ethical difference between stealing tax payer’s money to win an election and using tape to rough up a cricket ball to win a test match. The comparison is accentuated even more by the lack of sincerity in the hollow apologies forced from each leader at a press conference and their assertion that they would not resign. To further tarnish the nation’s sporting reputation, the world at large is now aware that a sportsperson unhappy with a penalty handed out for breaking the rules of the AFLW is now taking the case to the Human Rights Commission claiming sexual discrimination. It seems that our politicians and our sporting identities are setting poor example to not only our children but to us all, that rules no longer matter. That cheating is not something we should be ashamed of, but something that is acceptable, just another example of how low we have sunk as a society. Ann Grant, Kangaroo Flat

On the naughty step I was somewhat surprised one Friday morning to receive a naughty note in my letterbox from the City

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of Greater Bendigo. I was not doing the right thing when dividing my rubbish into three bins. I was totally taken aback as just a couple of years ago I was not recycling much at all (maybe a milk container or two). I have confidentially felt that I have excelled in my ability in the last few years. I sit there with each piece of paper – cardboard – empty cat tin – bottle – milk bottle – newspaper and have a meeting with myself in my home office to determine which bin I have to use. I then have to make a further decision as to whether the container has had food in it or not. This means do I wash the container out – just wipe it out or place it in the general waste. If I am not sure I refer to the brochure provided to us – the one that gives us a guideline of what to put into each bin – I also refer to the bin lids and anybody in my household that can give input. Generally I get it right but only for the see through garbage bags that I bought on special to put all my rubbish in the waste bin – to save water in washing the bin out on a regular basis. On top of all the decisions above that I have to make each week – I then need to think about which bin has to go out each week – thank goodness I have good reliable neighbours I can just look up and down the street and see what bins they are putting out.

Let me explain If I was at school and I got a 33 per cent pass, as shown on the naughty note from the City of Greater Bendigo – I came to this conclusion by seeing that that had ticked two boxes out of six – I would have been delighted and my teachers would have supported me in fixing the areas I need to improve. They would have spent time with me on a one to one basis, may even include my parents and the Principal – not just to leave a note in my letter box. I have read that around 12 per cent of the waste residents put in their waste bin should go in the recycling bin. This is showing that I am below average as a resident of the City of Greater Bendigo. Being well below an average recycler in Bendigo I would anticipate that I would be getting a call directly from the CEO to discuss my report. I am feeling that they may say if I do not improve I may be expelled from the City of Greater Bendigo. I have been a resident for more than 40 years – do I get anything for good behaviour? The naughty elf and the City of Greater Bendigo have concentrated on 33 per cent in their report telling me I have slipped up. Where is the positive feedback? Just wondering how much time I will have to spend next week to get a better report. Ann Gibson Kangaroo Flat

Where is the outrage? Australians are outraged about cheating by the Australian Cricket team, and rightly so. Yet where is the outrage about the Australian government deliberately detaining 1200 innocent people ... for five years ... in order (they say) to deter others from seeking asylum? Where was the mainstream news coverage of the tens of thousands of people who attended Justice for Refugees rallies in all capital cities on Palm Sunday 2018? Do we care more about a cricket game than about 1200 human lives? Jan Govett, Strathdale

MP a beneficiary Bendigo East MP Jacinta Allan may not have signed any fraudulent time sheets on behalf of Mr Andrews, Lenders, and others, but she was definitely a beneficiary of the scheme. That makes her just as involved as Daniel Andrews. Because the Ombudsman hasn’t been able to investigate the Lower House members, such as Ms Allan, they haven’t been under as much scrutiny as the 21 Upper House cheaters: But, Jacinta Allan had the benefit of the red shirters campaigning for her during the 2014 election. How she can stand up in Bendigo and say “Not me” flies in the face of evidence. Helen Leach Bendigo

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EASTER in Bendigo is a jam-packed family affair where the city streets quite literally, are turned over to a carnival of celebrations with a distinct family theme, and something for everyone. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great occasion for families to unite and to enjoy some of the huge range of attractions and events being staged across the weekend in what it the biggest weekend of the year for many of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tourism and hospitality providers. While the religious elements traditionally associated with what remains one of the most sacred times of the year for many may have dwindled in recent years, Easter remains an undisputed showcase of Bendigo at its absolute best. The celebrations of colour, the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rich and proud heritage and the welcoming community that is Bendigo will be front and centre over the next four days. Sun Loongâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s final solo appearance is guaranteed to be a memorable experience for more than just the local Chinese community, as the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest Imperial dragon once again winds his way through the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s crowded streets as part of a

Editorial Comment tradition that is now part of folklore. None of this can happen without the leadership and dedication of organisations such as the Bendigo Chinese Association, and the Bendigo Easter Fair Society, the communityled, not for profit organisation that has staged the Easter Festival since 1871, making Easter in Bendigo the longest, continuously running community festival in Australia. In thanking those who work so hard to make Easter the success it is in Bendigo, we also wish all readers a safe and happy Easter Finally, there are few families who can claim to match the contribution made to this city over such a long time as the Hazeldene family has, under the stewardship of Dick Hazeldene for much of this time. The Hazeldene family has provided employment to thousands of Bendigo residents, and others in the central and northern Victoria region. They have been significant and

very generous contributors to local charities and community organisations, including for many years the annual Bendigo Easter Festival, and the traditions instilled in the current generation of family leaders is a lasting legacy of Dick Hazeldene and his wife, Mavis. From humble beginnings, Mr Hazeldene built a business that today continues to flourish under the leadership of his children, and remains a highly successful family run multi-million dollar operation which has grown to become a significant player in the national and international markets in which it operates. Vale Dick Hazeldene.

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â&#x20AC;˘ Small grants â&#x20AC;&#x201C; up to $3000, apply at any time â&#x20AC;˘ Medium grants â&#x20AC;&#x201C;up to $10,000, open three times a year â&#x20AC;˘ Large grants â&#x20AC;&#x201C; up to $50,000, distributed over two years and apply biennially â&#x20AC;˘ Community Group Essentials grants â&#x20AC;&#x201C; up to $3000, apply any time â&#x20AC;˘ Bendigo Town Hall Community Use Subsidy Program â&#x20AC;&#x201C; apply any time â&#x20AC;˘ Social Innovation/ Transformation grants â&#x20AC;&#x201C; apply annually Most of the former four grants programs had very traditional, set categories. Some categories were oversubscribed and others were undersubscribed, so there was an uneven distribution of funds. The new model ensures a fairer split of the money.

Going forward, it wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just be not-forprofits that can apply for grants. Businesses increasingly want resources for the purpose of doing social good, which they would otherwise struggle to do within their existing means. It is clear that community groups also need additional support, for example funding to pay for strategic planning, insurance or venue hire for meetings. The new model will be able to take some of the pressure off needing to fundraise for these backof-house essentials. Council is also keen to encourage innovation and new ideas. There is funding available to support both traditional projects and different ways of thinking. The new model will provide funding for

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HEODORE Ballerstedt along with his father Christopher, were indeed pioneers on the infant Bendigo goldfield. As these two men were amongst the first to commence mining our quartz reefs it stands to reason that they would face many challenges and had to help promote their own cause. Mining underground in the 1850s and 60s had more hazards associated with the industry then it does today. Working in a dark environment can have many drawbacks. Not surprisingly quite a lot of the Ballerstedt’s employees were Germans, a significant number of these were to be found living around the Victoria Hill area and that of Ironbark. Up until 1872 when the mine which had made the family so wealthy was sold, there had been three fatalities. The first to lose his life at Ballerstedt’s claim on Victoria Hill was August Friedrich Stopp, he was 36 and was Theodore’s underground foreman. August was an experienced miner, having trained at Clausthal School of Mines, and had married Charlotte Moench before coming to the colony of Victoria in 1853. Stopp had been inspecting a large stope some 16 metres underground where a great deal of a quartz reef had been extracted. Without any warning a large slab of stone about one tonne in weight

came down and fell on him and injured another miner named Mathias Meyer. On that fatal July day in 1859 the death of August was instantaneous. Mathias Meyer was transported to hospital where it was found that he had a badly broken leg. The next unfortunate miner to lose his life, nine months after the above related accident, was Johann Heinrich Siebasse. Siebasse was being lowered down the 76 metre deep shaft, by means of a horse operated whim. Johann had one leg in a large kibble or bucket in which he was descending with one hand he gripped the rope while in the other he held a candle. When only 16 metres from the bottom he fell from the kibble and his fellow workmates found him to be seriously injured. Gravely hurt Johann was supported by another miner and they were both brought to the surface in the same kibble and then conveyed by horse cart to the hospital. Apart from a number of broken ribs he had extensive internal injuries, including a lacerated liver; Siebasse passed away the following day at that institution. The final accident that claimed a life at the Ballerstedt’s owned mine was that of the night shift boss, John Taylor who had been at the mine for only four months. On December 7, 1868 Taylor was climbing down the

ladders to go to another level in the mine, as he stepped onto the plat at the next level he stood on a loose stone and lost his footing thus plummeting down to the bottom of the shaft. His death must have been immediate as he had a broken neck. In May 1871, Theodore Ballerstedt sold his impressive house Fortuna for £20,000 plus the mine on Victoria Hill to George Lansell for a further £10,000. Locally people had called the mine up until this time Ballerstedt’s Claim, George Lansell decided to call it the “180”. The lease length on the New Chum Line of Reef was 180 yards or 164.6 metres, hence the name as a number, a feature in naming a number of Lansell’s mines. During the subsequent 45 years that the mine continued to operate there were an additional three fatalities, many regulations pertaining to mining and safety had been enacted the years subsequently. People who have visited Victoria Hill off Marong and Happy Valley roads will be familiar with the Ballerstedt Open Cut. The open cut was where Christopher and Theodore originally removed and followed down the surface exposed reef and associated quartz spurs. Where the spurs had been removed the voids were backfilled with surface sandstone, evidence of this is still visible in the walls of the open cut.

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N A unique celebration of Bendigo wines and regional food, the Bendigo Winemakers Festival returns on Saturday, April, 28. Offering festival-goers the chance to celebrate the end of harvest with Bendigo region winemakers, it’s the perfect opportunity to sample all the handcrafted vintages and styles of local wine in the garden setting of Rosalind Park, right in the heart of Bendigo. With close to 20 wineries showcasing their very best, Bendigo Winegrowers Association president Wes Vine said the wine celebration isn’t just one for the passionate wine lovers. “The event will have something for everyone – Bendigo region wine, regional street foodies offering a range of cuisines, and live music from The Northern Folk and Erica Hawkey,” Mr Vine said. Entry tickets include souvenir festival glass and complimentary wine tastings with more than 60 wines on show.

It’s a perfect chance to try something new – think rosé, sweet sparkling, grassy whites and full-bodied reds. There’s also a non-tasting ticket available if you just want to soak up the festival atmosphere. Or opt for indulgence and book one of a very limited number of VIP marquees. For the budding wine connoisseurs, there will be pop-up wine and food masterclasses with Finn Vedelsby, owner of Bendigo restaurant Rocks on Rosalind. You will need an extra ticket for these, but it will be a worthwhile food-pairing journey with some delectable tasting plates to match with the local wines. The festivities start at 11am and goes through to 4pm – the perfect amount of time to relax and indulge in what Bendigo’s wine region has to offer. Tickets: www.bendigotourism.com

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HARD WORK: Ballerstedt’s mine on Victoria Hill. Photo: NJ CAIRE 1894

RTISTS will be out and about this Easter weekend to capture the finest moments of the festival. The City of Greater Bendigo, with support from Arthouse Direct Bendigo have selected 12 artists to take part as part of the Easter Paint Out project. Council’s Maree Tonkin said the artists have been provided with a canvas and a $75 Arthouse Direct voucher to buy art supplies before they head out to paint in the festival precinct on Good Friday and Saturday.

Return of creators T

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HE CREATORS Market is returning to Bendigo on Saturday April 28, at Bendigo Stadium. The event will bring together more than 60 of the best handmade and homemade crafters, artists and culinary wizards for a one-day event celebrating locally made products. There will be a wide range of homewares, clothing, children’s toys, beauty and bath products, jewellery, plenty of sweets and savouries and more. Pair it up with some live music and it’s a great day out. “Bendigo has always been a great location for The Creators Market,” event organiser Megan Luscombe said. “The local makers here are incredibly talented and the community are always keen to come out and support the event.” The event, previously held at Bendigo Town Hall has now re-located to Bendigo Stadium to provide more space for both creators and visitors alike.

“The event has gone from strength to strength and we needed more space to accommodate all the remarkable makers who were applying,” Ms Luscombe said. “Bendigo Stadium offers everything under one roof including plenty of space, plenty of free parking as well as an on-site bistro so it’s perfect for families wanting a day out.” “The event is also co-located within the basketball stadium, giving families the additional option to shop between games.” Bendigo Stadium is located at 134 Marong Road, Bendigo. Stalls for The Creators Market always sell out (often within minutes) however, interested stallholders for future markets are invited to register via The Creators Market website. The Creators Market is free and runs from 10am until 3pm. Details at: www.TheCreatorsmarket. com.au

“On Easter Sunday, people will have an opportunity to view the art works at the Bendigo Visitor Centre and vote for the one they like,” Ms Tonkin said. “A $250 People’s Choice Awardwill be awarded to the artist with the most votes. “All of the finished works will be exhibited for one week from Easter Sunday in the Bendigo Visitor Centre. Ms Tonkin said the paint out has become a popular part of the festival and is part of the council’s ongoing commitment to support local artists and events.

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Good Friday, March 30 Kangaroo Flat Ecumenical: The Way of the Cross will start at 11am at St Mary’s Anglican Church, Kangaroo Flat, pausing along the way for readings and reflection, and finishing at the Uniting Church for a cuppa and hot-cross buns. All are welcome. Good Friday, March 30 – Easter Saturday, March 31 Exhibition of cross stitch, quilting, embroidery and crochet: Intensive Care Auxiliary, Bendigo Health. Other than exhibition items, for sale and morning and afternoon tea available. 10am to 4pm each day, $5 entry, North Bendigo Bowls Club, corner Fenton Street and Holmes Road, North Bendigo. Good Friday, March 30 – Easter Sunday, April 1 Bendigo Camera Club will be holding a print exhibition to be held in Dudley House View Street. Also digital projected images will be shown in the adjoining room. Opening hours are 10am -5pm Monday 10am-4-30pm. Admission $3.

Goldfields Libraries stay and play: Bendigo Library joins the Bendigo Easter Festival with fabulous storytellers and story-based activities for young families. 10am-5pm, Maple Gardens, Rosalind Park Bendigo. Bendigo Wood turners Easter exhibition: Bendigo Tafe, 136 McRae Street. From 10am -5pm An exhibition and sale of finely crafted woodwork and associated crafts. Demonstrations include woodturning, pyography, carving and scroll saw. Sales of wood working tools, oils and timber. Admission: $4 adults, children free. Details: 0488 666 006

Street, from 8am to 1pm. A wide variety of market stalls and car boot sales plus a garage sale. Plenty to interest everyone. Details: 5443 1809. Easter Saturday, March 31 – Easter Sunday, April 1 Maldon Quilters Quilt Show: In conjunction with the Maldon Easter Fair from 10am to 4pm at the Maldon Community Centre, Francis Street, Maldon. A large display of quality quilts from local makers along with trading tables will be available.

Easter Saturday, March 31

Tuesday April 3

Dance: Spring Gully Hall from 8pm to midnight. Music by Bit’N’Pieces three-piece band. Good program. Prizes and raffle. Delicious home cooked supper. $9 admission. All welcome. Details: 5444 2953.

Step into Volunteering: A free information session about the benefits, rights and responsibilities of volunteers. 10am-noon, Bendigo Library. Bookings required at www.goldfieldslibraries.com

Unveiling of Honour Roll: Bendigo Railway Museum at the VRI Hall, 124 Mitchell Street. Open 2pm, program starts 2.30pm. $2 entry. Model trains, film footage and artefacts.

Thursday April 5

Kangaroo Flat Market: Kangaroo Flat Uniting Church, High

Discovering History: Childhood and faith on the goldfields. 5.30pm-7pm, Bendigo Library. Bookings required at www.goldfieldslibraries.com

NEW VIEW: The Bendigo Camera Club is holding an exhibition over the weekend.

A desperate situation No Going Back Lisa Kennedy $32.99 Echo Publishing

“I FEEL guilty and… ashamed. I’m one of those stories you hear about in the news.” Lisa Kennedy’s candid admission sums up the shock and humiliation of having been deceived absolutely by her partner of almost a decade. Very few Australians know Kennedy’s name. The situation could have been quite different, however, had a story filmed by current affairs program 60 Minutes been broadcast as planned. In 2010, during what was intended to be a brief visit to introduce baby Daniel to his grandparents and aunt in Istanbul, Kennedy’s Turkishborn husband announced without warning that he had initiated divorce proceedings against her and that their son would live with him. Daniel was seven months old at the time. After eight years of marriage, Kennedy was completely alone in an unfamiliar country where she spoke only a few words of the local language and whose laws were at best confusing and at worst unashamedly biased against foreigners. The Australian Government was unable to intervene in what was essentially a domestic matter as far as the Turkish legal system was concerned. Without her own parents, siblings or friends around her, Kennedy was left to choose between two unpalatable options: concede that she would never regain her son and return quietly to her old life in Melbourne, or dig in stubbornly and weather the antagonism being directed towards her by her husband and his family to continue fighting an expensive and emotionally exhausting battle for Daniel’s custody. Kennedy chose the latter. When their case was eventually referred to the Family Court in Australia, the report was placed on hold by 60 Minutes. Seventeen months later a film crew from the program was detained by the authorities and an Australian child-recovery operative was jailed for their role in an eerily similar situation involving two Australian-born children Lebanon. – Rosalea Ryan

Net result is a crop of pots T

HERE is a lot of fuss from the major stores about people buying things online. To be honest I love the freedom of shopping 24 hours a day, sitting at home in my pyjamas some days, but it does have pitfalls. Clothes shopping is a problem, unless you know the particular store’s sizing, but if, like me, you have found one you trust, you never need enter a clothes store again. I have bought TVs to tape measures online, and am generally happy with the idea. Let’s introduce a young woman to the story, let us call her Cecilia. Cecilia had the urge to brew her own coffee at work. We are lucky that we have a proper gas cooker in the lunch room, and Cecilia decided she would buy one of those Italian/ Greek/Turkish type of steel pots you heat on the gas and it all bubbles through. Sounds like a perfect item for an internet sale. Cecilia found a likely pot, guessed the right size and ordered online. She keenly waited for the pot to arrive... and finally the big day arrived. The box looked suspiciously small, and when the packing was removed the pot would be the size for the smallest of teddy bears. Why they even make one that

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wait for the perfect pot. As if by magic, the pot arrived and what’s more it was about the right size. Finally. Then another pot of the same size arrived, and then a third. Like buses, the one she wanted came in a batch with two more. For a while she was happy with the thought of three pots, until she checked her credit card account. It seems all three orders went through, as did the charges. Last time I asked, Cecilia was negotiating refunds and returns, but at least she could have a coffee to calm her nerves. – Steve Kendall twitter@stevekendall1

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SUN 1 APRIL small is amazing. So it was back online to order a larger size. I think, but I am not sure, I suggested she go up a couple of sizes. But Cecilia just went up by one. Another wait and the box arrived. Guess what? It was a bit small. Cecilia took it all in good spirit, but the pot was not up to scratch for a serious cup of java. Now, with the vagaries of the internet, Cecilia gave it one more go for the right pot, but the ordering process snagged, and the order did not go through. It does happen. Cecilia tried again to no avail. Finally on the third attempt the order completed and she sat back to

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Going potty T

HERE is always something for the whole family at the famous Bendigo Pottery regardless of the time of year. For just $18 you can you can get behind a pottery wheel and master the art of throwing a pot – in one of the six 30 minute sessions held daily. It is not as easy as it looks. Your unique creation can then be glazed and fired and collected at a later date for an additional $10 charge. Bookings essential – minimum age six years. Alternatively why not try your hand at decorating a plate or mug. Sessions run at 11am, 1pm and 3pm Monday through to Friday for the next fortnight. Cost is $20 per artist which includes glazing and firing – suitable for all ages.

AKE a cinematic trip down the rabbit hole and enjoy up to five film adaptations of Lewis Carroll’s classic surreal tale Alice in Wonderland, during the Star Cinema’s ongoing, school holiday film festival between April 6 to 10. Star Cinema will screening adaptations of this classic tale from the 30s, 50s, 60s, 90s and beyond. See just one or two, or the whole selection Weekend passes are available for families and individuals in the form of souvenir Alice badges. Dress ups are encouraged, so get busy and create or find your best Alice outfit, and make your way to the Eaglehawk’s Star Cinema.

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T is holiday time again and White Hills Amcal Pharmacy’s ear piercing school holiday special is sure to be popular once again with young and old alike. You’ll be in good hands with the friendly and experienced staff performing all your ear piercing needs, utilising the hygienic Studex double gun method – enabling both ears to be pierced simultaneously. For just $34 you’ll leave feeling on top of the world with a free second pair of stylish birthstone studs on presentation of their coupon in today’s Bendigo Weekly. Appointments necessary.

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RING to life your very own furry friend these Easter school holidays at Lansell Square. Book your spot now for the Build-A-Bear holiday workshop during the last week of the school holidays. Pre-filled with just the right amount of cuddliness, your new furry friend will be ready for you to bring to life by adding your very own heart and personal touches in a fun-filled, hour-long session including a fun heart ceremony. Your new best friend will also come with their own birth certificate becoming an instant family member. With three sessions daily at 10am, 11am and noon between Monday, April 9 and Friday April 13 – places are limited with bookings essential. And remember don’t be late, as you may miss out on some of the creative fun. Cost per person is $5 per bear, with clothing and accessories starting from an additional $5. Please visit www.mybuildabearparty.com. au/special/datelist/Lansell Square to secure your spot and avoid disappointment.

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OMAC Shade Sails now have a domestic budget range of shade sails, posts, brackets and fittings which can be purchased either for self installation or by their professional installers. With 25 years’ experience keeping people protected from harmful UV rays while enjoying the full benefit from your outdoor shaded areas, Romac can offer sound advice and a design to suit your needs. “We supply drawings and shade projections for any time of the day, for any day of the year, showing the shade will be where and when you want it,” Romac’s Graham McIntosh said. “Our custom made products are from

the highest quality materials available and have manufacturer warranties. “ We also have a workmanship warranty, even the thread used is guaranteed for the life of the cloth.” Romac Shade Sails also provide a maintenance and repair service which will extend the life of your shade sails to keep you covered. “We are also always available to provide a free measure and quote,” Graham said. To see the full range of Romac’s innovative shade solutions visit www. romacshades.com.au, email romacshades@ bigpond.com or phone 5441 8419 to arrange a suitable time to discuss your shade project.

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

access to all the latest colour formulas which is a necessity for today’s modern vehicles. With backing from the largest franchise in the auto industry nationally, you know you are in expert hands and being locally owned by Greg and Sue Hammond, you’re assured of friendly and personal customer service. Most jobs can be completed the same day and operating form the Touch Up Guys’ van means Greg can even come to you if needed. Currently in its 21st year of operation, this successful business has a well earned reputation for quality and reliability. Phone Greg from the Touch Up Guys on 0418 510 531 or visit the website at www.touchupguys.com.au for more information.

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T Mr Rental Bendigo customers are often surprised at the range available as they are always adding new whitegoods, furniture and common electrical appliances such as the latest phones, computers and televisions. “We have up to five or six fridges for customers to choose from, starting at a compact 300 litre capacity right through to a jumbo sized family fridge,” Mr Rental’s Daryl Glewis said. “So if you want to upgrade to the latest electrical or household products, relax with the latest furniture, remember to check out our great range online at www.mrrental. com.au.” Why buy when you can rent with no up-

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AGLEHAWK Hire & Sales have been trading for more than 30 years and have a large range of bricklaying and concreting equipment and tools for both hire and sale. Hayley Phillips, Jamie Engelmann and Paul Rodoni bring more than 30 years of combined hire experience to Eaglehawk Hire, where they welcome both past and future customers to call in and see what’s available along with friendly and sound advice. New to Eaglehawk Hire’s extensive hire range is a new concrete grinder, along with two vibrating plate whackers, ideal for compacting soil, rock and bitumen for driveways, paving and pathways with a petrol powered 145 kilogram unit and diesel powered 300 kilogram model. Call into their convenient location in Wood Street to see their impressive range seven days week, with a selection of Boral

cement products, OX Tools, Master Finish and Flextool concreting and bricklaying tools. They can even refill your gas bottles or supply various size trailers for any task. And if you’re into landscaping they even have skid-steer loaders and excavators for hire. They can even help you spruce up your concrete areas with a selection of concrete sealers and the tools to get the job done. “Our aim is good old fashioned customer service,” Hayley said. Like other hire companies they have mowers, brush-cutters and more, for prices and further information you can check out their website or keep up to date with what’s new on their Facebook page. Eaglehawk Hire & Sales 92 to 94 Wood Street, Eaglehawk. Phone 5446 7877. www.eaglehawkhire.com.au

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Anglican Diocese of Bendigo Getting in the last word. There is something significant about the final things that might be said. I am sure that we can all think of a public figure, work colleague or family member who needs to cap off every conversation or argument with the final statement. This is amplified as we approach death. Ned Kelly said “Such is life,” and Breaker Morant called out, “Shoot straight you bastards.” Both Ned Kelly and Breaker Morant are tragic figures, but there is something rousing about their refusal to be cowed by death. They both bring a sense of defiance against the might arrayed against them. Yet Easter brings us another word uttered in the throes of death. It is defiant, however unlike Kelly and Morant it does not end in nothingness. In the last gasp of his own execution Jesus cried out “It is finished!” The language that Jesus spoke meant more by this phrase than simply “it’s over.” It carried the sense of “I have completed my work,” or, “My mission is done.” Unlike Breaker Morant or Ned Kelly Jesus had a sense of completion even as he was suffering; fruitfulness even as his life slipped away. This was because he also had a clear sense of purpose in which he confronted the forces that deny the goodness of all that we were made to be. We feel this as the effects of a climate that is harsh and changing wreaks its havoc, as people wrong us and, as we (if we are honest) wrong others.

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These ‘little’ deaths are captured and summed up in the ‘big’ death Jesus experienced. One that we too will face. Yet to claim that in finishing the work and confronted the big and little deaths that stalk us all is a startling claim to be making when in the process of dying. Especially if by this you mean that you have confronted the world’s deepest problems and have won. All the evidence would seem to suggest quite the contrary! It needs validation somehow. It needs action to back up the words. And so this is why Easter Day is so good. The reality of an empty tomb, of a resurrected Jesus, is also the hope of completion for us. So the great gift of Easter is that we are offered the opportunity to join in with the work that Jesus completed. To be able to pin our hopes on the one who has seen and felt the reality of a contrary world and our contrary selves and demonstrate that we may be made complete in him. - Bishop Matt Brain Anglican Bishop of Bendigo

Kangaroo Flat Baptist Church On the eve of the first Easter Jesus was arrested, for claiming to be who he was, the one and only Son of God – sinless, faultless and guiltless. Altogether a certain threat to those who deserved to die themselves for their murderous actions. Yet all in the amazing plan of God. All payment for all sin for all time, past, present and future. It was confirmed three days later with a risen Lord Jesus. And so, today, all who confess their Sin, accept the Saviour’s gracious offer of forgiveness, are saved by faith, trusting in His blood, shed to wash us clean. Do you want to know more? Come and join us this Friday or Sunday at 32 Church St., Kangaroo Flat. (See advertising for more details) - Kangaroo Flat Baptist Church

Southern Gateway Christian Church Despite all the efforts of the world to trivialise the real Easter , it’s still the season of celebration of Jesus rising from the dead. That fact will never be erased. Jesus died and rose again. Jesus ,the saviour of the world forever, went through shocking suffering as an innocent man. But, in this case He was not only man but the Son of God. The local authorities at the time did everything they could to keep the news quiet. They failed. Many Jews had to come to believe in Jesus as their saviour. They grieved mightily at the time , but, were liberated by the Holy Spirit after Jesus went to heaven. All leaders of all other religions died and their remains are still in the ground. But, Jesus rose from the dead and walked amongst the people before His resurrection into heaven to be seated by the right hand of His Father. Nobody else has ever done that and they never will. So many other worldly celebrations take place at this time of the year because they don’t know Jesus, or reject Him. Everyone needs to know that Jesus, who died on the Cross, endured that torment to set us free from sin, pain, illness and fear. Christians need the boldness that enveloped His followers in Jerusalem some time later when they witnessed the victory not only of the Cross , but the Resurrection of Jesus. Christians , who know Jesus in their hearts, pray for the world. So, World, please note when you are out chasing eggs, following processions, enjoying sport and catching up with family and friends. ......Jesus loves you and died for you. And then He rose from the dead to display His awesome power. This Jesus will never leave you or forsake you....even after Easter. Bless the city of Bendigo and all the people in Jesus name. - Ps Peter Pritchard, Southern Gateway Christian Church

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ST PETER’S EAGLEHAWK 63 High Street, Eaglehawk Good Friday 30 March – service at 10.00am (combined service with Maiden Gully) Easter Day 1 April – service at 10.00am (combined service with Maiden Gully) ST MARK’S GOLDEN SQUARE 27 Panton Street, Golden Square Good Friday 30 March – service at 9.00am Easter Day 1 April – service at 9.00am ST MARY’S KANGAROO FLAT 193-195 High Street, Kangaroo Flat Good Friday 30 March – services at 9.00am with Passion Readings & 11.00am Ecumenical Way of the Cross Easter Day 1 April – Dawn service 6.30am; 9.00am Traditional Service; 11.00am Family Service HOLY TRINITY, SOUTH EAST BENDIGO 14 Keck Street, Flora Hill Good Friday 30 March – service at 9.00am Easter Day 1 April – services at 8.00am; 9.15am; 11.00am and 6.30pm STRATHFIELDSAYE COMMUNITY CHURCH 920 Wellington Street, Strathfieldsaye Good Friday 30 March – service at 9.30am Easter Day 1 April – service at 9.30am

Recently the theme of the Dahlia & Arts Festival was ‘Myths & Legends’. The Churches of Eaglehawk had a float in the parade with a large banner that said ‘JESUS, NOT A MYTH BUT A LIVING LEGEND’. For many, that goes to the heart of the Easter message. Every year at Easter time, Christians celebrate Jesus and the reason for this celebration is that what he did in dying on a cross and then rising again from the dead is no myth or no ‘fake news’, but it’s real history. The writers of the New Testament witnessed it, hundreds of others witnessed it, including secular historians such as Josephus. The truth of this history has been examined over and over again, and it can be relied on. So, since it’s real history that Easter is celebrating, it’s worth considering why Jesus went through the events of that first Easter many years ago. The Bible says very clearly that he died on a cross to demonstrate God’s love for us and provide a way for us to experience that love for ourselves in relationship with God. As he rose again, defeating death, he showed those words had real substance and he could be trusted. For Easter 2018, as we continue to find ourselves in a world that struggles for love and hope, why don’t you find a church community that will help you understand more of who Jesus really is and experience him for yourself? - Pastor Dave Gillett

Catholic Diocese of Sandhurst It is my privilege and joy to wish you all the peace and graces of the Easter season. The Resurrection of Jesus is the very foundation of all we believe, and I pray that it will lift your hearts with renewed hope in 2018 and beyond. The life, joy and peace of Easter are ours for the asking. Let us ask God today to move us to accept the Easter message into our hearts. Let us ask Him to make us Easter people people who are God-centred, people who follow Jesus, people who serve the Church. This Easter, let us be filled with real HOPE; the hope that Jesus’ Resurrection brings, the hope that we can witness to, by the way we reach out to all. We are the children of God. Today this victory is ours if we embrace with faith the Easter event - Jesus risen from the dead for you and for me. In the Risen Jesus, God comes into our lives. He shapes our destiny. He cares for us, loves us, heals us, strengthens us, walks with us on our pilgrim way. May the glory and the promise of this joyous time of year bring peace and happiness to you and those you hold dear, and may Christ, Our Risen Saviour, always be there by your side to bless you most abundantly and be your loving guide. Happy and Blessed Easter!

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At Easter Christians celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus. We gladly join with many others to do this each year. Some people who arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t all that clear about what Resurrection is, think we are celebrating a medical oddity â&#x20AC;&#x201C; their idea is that Jesus Christ came back from death, and he did it to show that good people will have somewhere nice to go when they die. Since most people are basically ok, they say, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;everyone, more or less, will, have somewhere nice to go when they dieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. But Resurrection isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t about Jesus returning to this life to show that death can be survived in an after-life Others think it is some kind of one-off scientific oddity designed to prove Jesus was the Son of God. In reality, when Christians celebrate Easter they are celebrating that Jesus is alive on the other side of death â&#x20AC;&#x201C; he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t come back from it to this form of life but went through it to another form of existence on the other side. Furthermore, Resurrection faith is faith in the continued life of the risen Jesus, not faith in the continued cause of the earthly Jesus. Some think what Christians do at Easter is celebrate how Jesusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; death inspires his followers to carry on his cause, and the way his values live on in their lives as they try to follow his example. But it is more than that. Our belief is, the first Christians had direct experience of Jesus alive on the other side of death. Christians today are convinced also that Jesus is still with us, without the limitations of time and space because his Word and Spirit have exploded out of first Century Palestine to be alive and at work in the whole world, everywhere and anywhere. Jesus is alive! That is why we celebrate. - The Right Reverend John Noble, Locum Dean St Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anglican Cathedral

Bendigo (St Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) Presbyterian Church The last words spoken by dying people can be sad, weird or anything in between. Elvis Presley said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to the bathroom to read.â&#x20AC;? Joseph Wright was a linguist who edited the English Dialect Dictionary. His last word was â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dictionary.â&#x20AC;? Multimillionaire, Richard Mellon enjoyed a game of Tag with his brother through seven decades of his life. When dying, Richard whispered, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Last tagâ&#x20AC;? to his brother who then was â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;? for four years until his death. In John 19:30 we find out what the last words of Jesus were. He said â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;it is finishedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. But what was it that was finished? His drink? His suffering? His life? What is sometimes not so clear can be sorted out by going back to the original language that John used. While Jesus spoke in Aramaic, John, like the rest of the gospel writers recorded everything in the common Greek tongue of the day, Greek. And in that language, Jesus said just one word, and that word has the meaning, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;it is finished, it stands finished and it will always be finishedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. A servant would use this word in replying to his master, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I have completed the tasks you gave me to doâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. A financial or accounts manager in the business world of this time would use it to mean, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;the debt is paid in fullâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. The death of Jesus was no accident. He willingly embraced the cross. His death was not an example either. His death was a payment. And by saying â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;it is finishedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, Jesus expressed that salvation of Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s people was now complete. The debt had been paid leaving absolutely nothing to pay. Salvation is Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work on our behalf. The story is told of a rather eccentric evangelist called Alexander Wooten who was approached by a young man who asked him â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Sir, what must I do to be saved?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Wooten replied â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s too lateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and went on with his work. The man became troubled by this and replied, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Do you mean itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s now too late for me to be saved? Is there nothing I can do?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Too lateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; said Wooten, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s already been done! All you can do is repent and believe!â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Everything hinges on what Jesus completed. Salvation is a gift of Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grace to be received by faith. This last word of Jesus is a lifeline to the believer. Let His Name be your last word.

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Easter is a time when many of us indulge in extra chocolate than normal. Some of us use Easter as a time to visit relatives and friends we havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seen in a while; whilst others use it as a chance to get away for the weekend. For those of us who observe Easter as a Christian tradition, it is a time of mixed emotions. These include sadness, despair, fear, doubt but ultimately, joy. Easter teaches us that in our darkest hour of need, the love of Jesus will always win out. We hope that this Easter season, even in your darkest times, you can claim the reassurance that comes from knowing Jesusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; love. The Salvation Army are grateful to our staff and volunteers who continue to share this love with the community through the work that they do. Have a safe and blessed Easter. - Lauren Kirkham (Lieutenant) The Salvation Army Bendigo

Eaglehawk Presbyterian Church Sometimes itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the small details that make all the difference. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the small smile after an insult that tells you the person was joking, or the salt that transforms a bland meal into a delicious one. In the Easter story, one of those small details is in Luke 24:42-43, â&#x20AC;&#x153;They gave him a piece of broiled fish, and he took it and ate before them.â&#x20AC;? When we think of the Easter story weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re tempted to think it sounds crazy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It must have been made up.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s impossible to come back to life after being dead for that long.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Maybe itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just metaphorical, and Jesus was just alive in their hearts.â&#x20AC;?

Spring Gully Children 4-5.30pm Phone Cheryle Ludbey: 0429 430 819 But this one small event forces us to take a second look. He ate some fish. Days after heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d been declared dead he was eating fish. A ghost doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t eat, someone whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;alive in our heartsâ&#x20AC;? doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t eat. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an odd detail to include if you were just making the story up. After his death, Jesus ate fish. That small detail changes everything. If itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s true, it means that all Jesus said about himself was true. He really did come back from the dead, which is what he said heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d do. Which means his death did what he said it would do â&#x20AC;&#x201C; bring forgiveness for all whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d trust him. Make this Easter the time you actually think about Jesusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; claims. If this small detail is true, that Jesus ate fish after he died, it changes everything â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and it should change your life. It would mean his life was unlike anyone elseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and his death was no ordinary death. It would mean there really is a God that you and I are accountable to, whose judgement weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll one day face. But it would also mean this God has offered a way to escape that judgement. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot riding on that one small detail. Why not give the Easter story another look? Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d love to help you do that. - Ps Jesse Walz

Reforming Church - South East Bendigo Presbyterian The Cry and the Curtain Feeling excluded, being left out or not being welcomed is hurtful and horrible for anyone â&#x20AC;&#x201C; no matter who you are. What if God knew this? What if God knew what this feels like too? This is what we see at Easter. In Markâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gospel, we read an eyewitness account of the very moments when Jesus Christ dies on the cross. In Mark 15:37, Jesus loudly cries out as he heaves his last breath. At the very same time, we see the massive temple curtain protecting access to God is torn in two from top to bottom. The cry and the curtain are tied together in Jesusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; death for you. Here is Jesus the Son of God, who in every way is â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;in with Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, and yet he is pushed out. The Father is telling the Son to get out. Jesus is the one who takes all the sin of you and I on his own shoulders, so that we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to. On the cross Jesus suffers for sin and dies as the judgement against sin. Jesus does this so that those who trust in him are forgiven and are welcomed to be â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;in with Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. So when Jesus cries out and the curtain of access to God at the temple is ripped open, we see a great exchange happening for us. Jesus cries out as the sin he bears on the cross pushes him out of right relationship with God. The curtain is torn in two because you can now have access to God with a new right relationship. At the cry and the curtain Jesus is pushed out so that you can come in. Now thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no need to be left out. - Ps Russ Grinter

Weeroona Uniting Church When you close your eyes, and you imagine Jesus in your head, I wonder what it is that you seeâ&#x20AC;Ś? Depending on the time of year, and often sometimes depending on our current personal context, we can see Jesus in many different ways. When I was growing up, my church Sunday school had walls covered in images of a perfect, angelic, anglo man with a beard and a gentle smile. And while that image of Jesus has long since passed into the realms of fantasy, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still an image that lingers for many of us. Through history, and through the creative work of artists, thousands of images of Jesus can easily be found in galleries and online. And when one chooses to ponder these images, many will fit with our understanding and some will challenge us beyond our comfort zones. As we enter this Holiest of Weeks in the Church we find ourselves forced to confront the comforting and the challenging images of Jesus set before us. Do we see the cross with Jesus upon it, or do we choose to see the empty, hopeful cross where new life has entered in? In truth, we cannot have one without the other- and we need to sit in a space with both as well. When I was growing up, my Nan NEVER went to church on Good Friday, choosing instead to jump straight to Easter Day. She preferred to avoid the mess, the sadness, and the heartache; and I wish I could ask her now about why she made that choice. Surely, Easter Day is only significant and powerful when we have endured the pain and suffering of the cross first. Life is a constant witness to the battle between good and evil, right and wrong, love and hate, life and death. We cannot understand all these opposites apart from one another. And surely thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the key to Easter- that GOD entered into all the dualism and juxtaposition of humanity; and lived the extremes of it all- in particular, lived beyond the edges of and death. And God, in human form, did it all so that God could know Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s people more fully, and so that we could know just how far our God was willing to go to show us the fullest example of love. - Reverend Susan Malthouse-Law

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Sandhurst takes home the trophy From Page 36 Sam de Silva joined Semmens and lasted less than 10 overs before teenaged tweaker Vlaeminck had him caught for three, and Murphy followed him back to the sheds with the very next ball to give Strathdale a sniff at 3/48. At number five Howard strode out to the crease, determined to stay with Semmens and guide his side to victory. Semmens lasted another 11 overs before Johnston snared his wicket, but the opener made 25 and saw off 104 deliveries in a resolute display belying his years. Ash Gray then strode to the crease at 4/65, the boom-or-bust prospect for the Dragons coming out at the game’s most pivotal moment. Howard and Gray added 79 before Gray was caught and bowled by Jack Neylon in the 61st over having made 57 from only 74 balls. Beard came out and was again cast as the aggressor alongside Howard, lasting just seven overs but striking a pair of boundaries. That brought Shane Robinson to the crease with 31 runs required, an experienced head for the situation. The new partnership the score ticking over, until two balls into the 83rd over when Robinson worked the ball into the on-side for two to give the Sandhurst fans some long-awaited joy. There could be more to come, with the club’s Second XI side to finish its grand final against Bendigo United across the reserve days this weekend due to the weather affecting the match. Eaglehawk won the Third XI grand final at Weeroona Oval, while the Suns did have some grand final glory with their under-18 side defeating Strathfieldsaye.

Multicultural win for sports day STUDENTS from across Bendigo have joined in the fun of football and netball at a multicultural sports day. Held last Thursday at Atkins Street Oval, the afternoon saw children from various backgrounds participate in football and netball clinics and games. The annual event is organised by AFL Central Victoria, in conjunction with Netball Victoria. Students from primary and secondary schools participated in the event, which is aimed at teaching children from a range of different cultures the skills of football and netball. Close to 200 students participated in the day’s activities, split up into primary and secondary school groups. The program is also closely aligned with Richmond’s Next Generation Academy program, which sees the Tigers playing a lead role in developing multicultural and indigenous talent within the region.

RACE IS ON: Students sprint for glory.

BRANCHING OUT: Joel Peterson interviews former Bendigo Spirit star Kelsey Griffin. Photos: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Peterson answers AFL calling LOCAL sports journalist and broadcaster Joel Peterson made an impressive debut last weekend when he called the AFLW grand final and the Melbourne v Geelong AFL match as boundary rider. Peterson has been asked to call the rest of the AFL season for ABC Grandstand both as boundary rider and caller. “I’m thrilled with this exciting opportunity to live out a childhood dream,”he said. “And last weekend working with the likes of Alistair Nicholson, Matt Clinch, Mick Malthouse and Brendon Goddard was brilliant.” Before proceeding any further with this story, the Bendigo Weekly must declare a vested interest. Peterson has been working with us as a sports journalist for the past six years. He started at the paper as a raw 18 year old, and everyone here likes to claim responsibility for his success. But if the truth be known, the main person responsible for this success is Peterson himself. While working for the Weekly he was also broadcasting with Fresh FM calling any manner of local sports from football to basketball, netball, lawnballs and soccer. “This experience has been immensely enjoyable. And has had a huge influence on me as a caller and as a person,” he said. “From freezing on the back of a truck

at Kyneton to the social rooms at Warragul and the wobbly scaffold at Newbridge, I’ve enjoyed every minute, more than I ever could have imagined. “I’ve been fortunate enough to work with an awesome team of people. “I’m particularly indebted to the Fresh FM station manager Wallace Teasdale who always gave me valuable feedback.” That Peterson has made the transition from country football to calling the AFL is extremely unusual and a testament to his skills and dedication. Perhaps his childhood habit of kicking the footy in the backyard and calling the game to himself was crucial to his advancement. “There’s no handbook for calling football,” he said. “It doesn’t work turning the TV to mute and practise calling that way, because inevitably you’ll make mistakes and you won’t be working in real time. “And learning how to call football isn’t a matter of learning the players’ numbers.” Pointing out the obvious he said you can’t always see their numbers. “I generally associate a name with a player’s tattoo or hair cut or colour of his boots.” Peterson said he grew up admiring caller Rex Hunt who he thought hilarious but the caller he most admires for his integrity

and consistency is legendary Bruce McAvaney. “Finally I want to have my own voice,” Peterson said. Whether it be through radio, print or TV we are confident that “our Joel” is going to be one ripper of a journalist.

FRESH VOICE: Joel Peterson.

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Kendle and Payne leading charge

By PETER KENNEDY

THE Bendigo Braves and Lady Braves are counting down the days to the start of the 2018 South Eastern Australia Basketball League competition, with high hopes for success. Braves coach Ben Harvey has assembled a talented squad with the return of 2016 sensation Jeremy Kendle to the playing roster one of the highlights ahead of the opening game against the Diamond Valley on Friday, April 6. Kendle was a key player in the Braves journey to a SEABL title in 2016, and won the league MVP as well as being judged MVP in the historic grand final victory. Kendle stepped up to the NBL, joining the Brisbane Bullets in late 2016 before signing with the Sydney Kings as an injury replacement in October 2017, and the talented guard was also a member of the NBL All-Australian team that competed against the Chinese national team in a three game series last July, scoring a game high 20 points in the final game. Kendle this week said he had been lured back to Bendigo by Harvey and the other people he grew to love so much during his time here in 2016. “We had a great group back in 2016, and obviously a few players aren’t here now, but coach Harvey has done a great job of bringing

new guys in that fit the system and to add to the culture,” he said. Reflecting on his time away from Bendigo, the popular import said he continued to learn from all his experiences, both on and off the court. “Every place you go you learn a little bit about people and about yourself and about the game. I think that anywhere you go and every situation you’re in – good or bad, you can be a sponge and you can learn. I never want to stop learning,” he said. He said the hospitality and warm welcome he received from Bendigo, and especially from Harvey and his family had helped sway him back to the city. “The Harveys have been awesome to me, and now are awesome to my wife and I,” he said. We just love the family, they are beautiful people and being around the kids and being able to help them out in any way possible on the court and off the court has been a blessing for me, and that was one of the big reasons I came back.” Returning WNBL star Nadeen Payne said she was looked forward to the 2018 SEABL season with the Bendigo Lady Braves, and the prospect of playing on a brand new state of the art court in the very near future. “I think you can expect an exciting brand of basketball. We are a very fast athletic team,” she said.

RETURN: Jeremy Kendle and Nadeen Payne. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN Megan (Moody) has had us running into the ground at training, so we have a really good brand and we are led by Kelly WIlson, and she plays a really exciting game of basketball too.” Payne said the prospect of playing home games on a brand new, state of the art court before large crowds in the very near future was one of the reasons she chose to stay in Bendigo after the WNBL season. “I think the direction that Bendigo Stadi-

um is going is awesome and why not be a part of it? It will be great for the community to be able to hold heaps of events there, to have our game sin there, and hopefully Bendigo sees that and supports it and comes out,” she said. The Champions IGA Lady Braves and the Bendigo Bank Braves play their first matches of the 2018 SEABL season against Diamond Valley on Friday, April 6. The first home games for both teams, will be against Hobart on Saturday, April 21.

Hurst joins the Gems

PITCH PERFECT: International baseball is on its way to Bendigo.

Sun rises on Bendigo for baseball stars BENDIGO will play host to world class baseball when the Australian Emeralds take on the might of Japan across the Queen’s birthday weekend in June. Two squads containing Australia’s best female athletes will do battle with a Japanese All-Star Team at the Bendigo Baseball Association, with the event held in conjunction with the Bendigo Baseball Umpires Association, the Bendigo Baseball Association, Baseball Victoria and the Greater Bendigo City Council. This event serves as preparation for the upcoming 2018 Women’s World Cup which will be held in Florida during August, and gives our top-level Emeralds an invaluable opportunity to emulate the high intensity situation of tournament

baseball in their own backyard. Australian Head Coach Simone Wearne said hosting such an event in regional Australia was vital, especially in a great baseball city like Bendigo. “The Bendigo council have been very supportive,” Wearne said. “Bendigo has a great reputation for hosting sporting events and the council and the local baseball association representatives have helped us plan what is set to be a great event.” Baseball Australia chief executive officer Cam Vale said he was excited to bring top level international baseball to Bendigo. “This significant event is multi-faceted, providing significant benefits to a number of key stakeholders,” Vale said.

“To provide the Emeralds with an opportunity to participate in high level match play and bring international baseball to a key regional centre is vital to the development of baseball in Australia.” Greater Bendigo tourism and major events manager Terry Karamaloudis said council was thrilled to welcome the Japanese and Australian women’s baseball teams to Bendigo, for what would be a great display of elite women’s sport for our community. “This will be the sixth Australian women’s representative team here in Bendigo in the last few years. We are gaining a reputation as a destination for elite sporting matches and we are keen to see that continue.”

BENDIGO Spirit rising star Ahlise Hurst has been named in Basketball Australia’s under-19 women’s squad to attend the first preparation camp of 2018 at the BA Centre of Excellence in May. Coach Dee Butler and her staff have named a versatile and athletic group of athletes for the camp which is the first step in preparation for the 2018 FIBA Under-18 Asian Championship which will be held in India this October. The top four teams from that tournament will earn qualification through to the 2019 FIBA Under-19 World Cup. Three key inclusions in the preliminary squad are 2016 FIBA Under-17 World Championship gold medalists Jazmin Shelley, Miela Goodchild and Samantha Simons and they will be joined by seven players from the 2017 FIBA Under-17 Oceania Championship gold medal team. Hurst is one of four players who featured in the recent WNBL season, alongside Chelsea D’Angelo (Melbourne Boomers), while Haylee Andrews and Goodchild were a part of Townsville Fire’s Championship winning campaign. Coach Butler has also surrounded herself with success on the sidelines with Fire Championship coach Claudia Brassard and SEABL women’s Championship coach David Herbert (Geelong Supercats) named as her assistants. The Gems have a proud history of success on the international stage, having claimed World Championship medals across three decades and the team has been the springboard for the international careers of Opals legends including Bendigo’s own Kristi Harrower, Lauren Jackson, Michelle Brogan and Penny Taylor.

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Sandhurst at the top By joel peterson

THE consummate captain’s performance from Craig Howard has sealed a memorable return to the top of the Bendigo District Cricket Association for Sandhurst. Thirty-nine years after their last grand final triumph, Howard’s unbeaten 60 spanning three hours and 166 balls sealed the Dragons’ thrilling victory over Strathdale Maristians. With weather looming large across the weekend, play began on day one at the QEO with the Suns winning the toss and electing to bat. Taylor Beard toiled typically hard for the Dragons, bowling 13 overs unchanged to start proceedings including the opening two breakthroughs. It was at that point that Howard turned to young spinners Todd Murphy and Taylor-Walsh Medal winner Sam Sperling, with devastating effect. The pair operated in tandem for 26 overs, claiming four wickets including the prized scalps of Ben DeAraugo (1) and Cam Taylor (8) to break the game wide open. By the time Howard brought himself on to spell Sperling, the score was 6/109 and Sandhurst was well on top. Sperling came back on and removed the hard-hitting Sam Johnston (34) with the score on 148 before Will Keck had fellow Teenager Daniel Clohsey removed a handful of overs later for a gutsy 47. Dylan Baillie followed him back to the dressing rooms soon after and Sandhurst closed in on the last wicket with the score at 9/160. As has become the norm with

WINNERS: Sandhurst celebrate a premiership 39 years in the making. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN Strathdale, a last-wicket stand between Jake DeAraugo (30) and Ryan Haythorpe (11) of 36 pushed the score to the brink of 200. But after an 83-ball stand it was Murphy who had the last say in the battle, claiming the wicket of Hay-

thorpe to dismiss the Suns for 196. That target, more than chaseable with the Dragons’ late order hitting set openers Nayana Palamandadige and teenager Darby Semmens a simple task – occupation. Where Strathdale had failed to

have a batsman stay at the crease for more than 100 balls, it was that very trait that would prove key to Sandhurst’s chances. The first boundary came via leg byes in the ninth over, before only balls later Palamandadige capitalised

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on a loose delivery to take Johnston to the rope. All was going well until master Strathdale spinner Cam Taylor struck in the 16th over, claiming the vital scalp of Palamandadige for 16.

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