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ISSUE 1065 FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2018

LAND GRAB DEFIANT: Max Carter. Photo: BRENDAN McCARTHY

Farmers set to lose 300 hectares

By SHARON KEMP

A 16-year battle over 311 hectares of Marong farmland this week became a classic Australian movie plotline featuring compulsory acquisition and a land owner defiantly withstanding pressure to sell. But this time the City of Greater Bendigo dramatically raised the stakes by declaring central Victoria’s economic future was at risk if it failed to convert land the Carter family has farmed for more than

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100 years to industrial use as a business park. Chief executive Craig Niemann said local manufacturers were telling council they were ready to plough in millions of dollars in capital investment, and they wanted to spend in Bendigo, but there was no suitable land available. He said they had been patient

for 16 years but they may have to look elsewhere to expand. Councillors will vote next Wednesday whether to apply to planning minister Richard Wynne for an overlay that will start the process of compulsory acquisition of the land. Landowner Max Carter said he was fairly sure councillors would

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do just that, making it another step in the process that had failed to treat him and wife Pauline fairly. “They haven’t done the right thing at all, they have done the wrong thing all the way,” Mr Carter said, referring to the four sets of councillors he had dealt with through the years. He said he had heard from none

of the existing councillors and had attempted to contact them by email but had received no response. “It looks like councillors who are only in for one term are going to take down a 100-year business,” Mr Carter said. Mr Niemann said the council had acted with integrity when it sent by letter in early 2018 a monetary offer for the land based on an independent valuation.

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THE Housing Industry Association believes Australia needs to build more than 230,000 homes every year if we are to address the current housing affordability challenge. HIA principal economist Tim Reardon said in the past 15 years, Australia’s housing market had been dominated by a persistent undersupply of housing – the underlying cause of the rapid acceleration in prices and ultimately Australia’s housing affordability crisis. HIA has released a report, Housing Australia’s Future, which presents a number of scenarios based on future population growth and wages growth to estimate the number of new homes required avoid exacerbating the housing affordability challenge. Mr Reardon said the excessive cost of supplying new housing lies at the core of the affordability challenge. “This has been recognised by a number of key organisations including the RBA and the Productivity Commission; and federal and state treasuries have identified the supply of housing as the key problem,” he said. “In 2016 Australia built a record number of 230,000 new homes and we will need to maintain this rate of annual supply for the next 30 years, if we are to meet future housing needs. “The enormous pent up de-

EXTRA, EXTRA: Record numbers are being built, but more are needed. mand for housing in metropolitan areas is now being met and for the first time in 15 years the supply of new housing is in balance with the demand for new housing. “Housing affordability will not be solved by amending negative gearing, capital gains tax or imposing punitive charges on foreign investors. “Such measures increase taxation on housing and further raise the cost of new supply, which is already excessive and inefficient. “Meaningful action needs to include all three tiers of government, working with industry, to

ensure the delivery of affordable residential housing. DATA released this week shows the building and construction sector’s important contribution makes to a stronger economy in every city, town and region around the country has been confirmed. The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics activity data shows the nation’s second largest industry ended 2017 strongly, with the value of work done growing by eight per cent in the last quarter of 2017 and contributing more than $28 billion to the national economy. Master Builders Association

chief executive officer Denita Wawn said this is creating employment, providing young people with the skills they need to be job ready and build rewarding careers and it’s supporting more than 360,000 small building businesses that build prosperity in every community. “The value of work for new residential construction fell by 5.4 per cent in the quarter, supporting an outlook for a more moderate year for new residential construction in 2018,” Ms Wawn said. “However, this fall was more than offset by a surge in the nonresidential sector which saw new commercial construction activity grow by 14.8 per cent in the December quarter 2017. “This very positive result for non-residential construction supports Master Builders’ outlook for a boom in non-residential building activity over the next 12 months. “This year is shaping up to be the best year for commercial builders for more than a decade. Total commercial construction activity is expected to contribute $42 billion to the economy in 2017-18, with the sector expected to grow by 14.6 per cent. “The timing couldn’t be better with the expected moderation expected in the value of residential construction work and another year of consolidation in the engineering sector.”

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Change afoot for waste

THE City of Greater Bendigo is lining up recycling bins for more frequent collection than garbage despite the current preferences of Bendigo residents. The council believes residents are not yet ready for garbage to be picked up fortnightly even though only a third of 4000 respondents to a survey said they were filling their garbage bin every week. Conversely, 70 per cent of respondents said they filled their recycling bin every fortnight and sometimes put the overflow in the garbage bin. But it is likely recyclables will

be a weekly collection and garbage fortnightly, some time in the future, according to council resource recovery and education manager Brooke Pearce. “I don’t have a timeframe, it depends on how much involvement we get,” Ms Pearce said. “We will gauge how comfortable residents are with that change.” In the meantime, council will attempt to steer change through the hip pocket and with education. Residents pay by volume for collection of garbage and so can save more than $100 a year by opting for the smallest bin. However, the charge for recyclables is the same regardless of bin

size, and more than 90 per cent of residents are using the second largest 240-litre bin. Ms Pearce said the council would attempt to encourage residents to move to the bigger 360-litre bin.

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collection, a practice that has drawn criticism in Melbourne for contravention of privacy. In Bendigo, non-compliance means the householder will receive a letter explaining where they went wrong.

The city respects the privacy of the community and the audit is a visual inspection only

Another way to avoid overflow recyclable waste into garbage was to provide drop off points for that material. And the council educates by conducting random bin audits at

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“The city respects the privacy of the community and the audit is a visual inspection only,” Ms Pearce said. “On average we audit about 100 bins per week.

“Sometimes an area is audited because our truck drivers have noticed contamination in the bins as they are emptied into the trucks.” She said the ideal environmental and financial waste management scenario for Bendigo was to collect recyclable waste more often the garbage. But asked if there could be only one bin collected a week, 54 per cent of respondents voted for garbage to be picked up, a response Ms Pearce said was cultural. “I think it is just a cultural issue where people have the ability to dispose of items that are smelly or that can’t sit around for a two-week period,” she said.

RAYS OUTDOORS TO CLOSE OUTDOOR adventure retailer Rays will close its business opposite the Sacred Heart Cathedral in Bendigo. Super Retail Group, which owns Rays as well as Rebel Sport, BCF and Supercheap Auto, recently bought sports apparel group Macpac into which it has announced it will roll Rays stores. Bendigo does not host one of Macpac’s 45 Australian stores. “We pay close attention to what customers in each local area want and the decision to close Rays Bendigo reflects our desire to better match store locations with our customers’ needs,” a Super Retail Group spokesperson said yesterday.

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LAWN bowler Aaron Wilson is through to the final four players in the battle for the gold medal in the men’s singles event at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. The former Bendigo resident and world champion cruised through the preliminary rounds of the competition and entered yesterday’s quarter final as the highest ranked player. Wilson took an early lead against his highly fancied Northern Ireland opponent and went on to register an impressive 21 shots to nine win, ensuring his progress to the semi-finals as the draw’s highest ranked competitor. Wilson, a former world champion and the 2017 Bendigo Sports Star of the Year winner, takes on Englishman Robert Paxton at the Broadbeach Lawn Bowls Club from 12.30pm, with the winner progressing to the gold medal playoff scheduled to be played late Friday afternoon, while the loser of this morning’s encounter will contest the bronze medal playoff. The men’s singles finals are scheduled to commence from 5.30pm today.

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City to announce budget

THE 2018-19 budget will be the big ticket item of next week’s City of Greater Bendigo council meeting, among an equally serious lineup of development decisions. The budget report will be tabled and voted on at next Wednesday’s meeting. It should show some financial gains from the restructure of the council executive which created four directorates from five and resulted in redundancies. The budget will also show the effect of the rate capping on council income. But even the biggest financial report of the year is likely to be

overshadowed by a councillors vote to proceed to compulsory acquisition of 311 hectares of farmland at Marong. Council executives want to start acquisition of the land to plan for what it predicts will be millions of dollars of expansion by local manufacturers, with nowhere to go in Bendigo. Councillors will also consider an application to demolish a former church on Bridge Street near Lake Weeroona and the Bendigo Tennis Centre, and replace it with a twostorey house. The council officer’s report contained in the agenda said the church is not cited in any heritage study, including the recent second stage

of the White Hills and East Bendigo Heritage Study. “The architectural style of the church is typical of many community and church halls of the late 19th and 20th century,” the report said. “The later changes and additions have altered the appearance of the

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church/halls. “The fact that the former church/ hall is no longer in use and has lost its original congregation lessens its social significance as its historic associations are unsubstantiated and can no longer provide evidence of a particular association.”

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place, reducing its level of integrity and authenticity. “It is now a poor example of its type and it has lost the range of characteristics that make up the significant elements of typical timber

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In an historically significant part of Wattle Street, amended plans have returned for approval after the applicants lost an appeal in VCAT in the first round. Council officers have recom-

mended approval this time around. And in Emu Creek, an application has proposed to build on six hectares on Collins Lane a horse training facility including an indoor arena and stable complex. The complex will be for personal use for the owner of the land and also available for hire by individuals or groups for training when weather conditions do not permit training outdoors. Landscaping is proposed around the complex but objectors have noted their concerns the facility will have unreasonable impacts such as noise and odour, and that the narrow unsealed road will not be capable of carrying increased traffic to a commercial venture on Collins Lane.

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Property run down A SITE visit of the former Nanga Gnulle wedding venue has shown the two hectares of garden that once distinguished the Strathdale property is dry and some of the mature trees are dead, according to the daughter of the former owner. Cathy Spencer has been campaigning to protect some of the buildings on the property which her parents sold four years ago. The buyer subsequently issued development plans which cleared the entire lot and replaced the former business, home and garden with 15 new homes in a cul de sac setting. Opposition to the plans convinced the City of Greater Bendigo to commission a heritage report of the site which subsequently recommended protecting the architecturally significant mud brick house but nothing else. Ms Spencer and supporters have campaigned to extend the overlay to include more of the gar-

den around the house to provide context. Her views, as well as the council’s and developer’s, will be heard by an independent panel on May 21. A site visit before that hearing was the first time Ms Spencer had seen the property of her childhood in years and she said she was upset to see the gardens in a state that appeared they had not been watered. She said she nor any of the people on the visit were able to look inside the house which will be the subject of the panel’s judgement. Upon the recommendation of the National Trust, the council is interested to see if parts of the house’s interior, including the significant reclaimed material, should be preserved. Visitors to the site in March included Nanga Gnulle supporters, an historian, council representatives and representatives of the developer.

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MARONG BUSINESS PARK

Carters holding firm By RICHARD HINMAN

MAX Carter and his family are refusing to back down amid growing pressure from the City of Greater Bendigo to sell their land in order to make way for a new business park in Marong. The area proposed for the business park has been farmed by the Carter family for four generations since Max’s grandfather, a soldier settler, bought the land almost 100 years ago. Yet after more than 15 years of pursuing the 313 hectare site, just outside Marong and adjacent to the Calder Highway, the council is considering a Compulsory Public Acquisition to ensure it gets the land. The Marong business park is

a vital part of council’s long term plan to increase investment and bring businesses to Bendigo. Earlier this year, the council made an offer to buy the land and to negotiate with the Carters, but this was quickly declined. “We told the council from day one that our land is not for sale,” Mr Carter said. “This is not South Africa, we don’t just kick farmers off their land here. The council have done the wrong thing every step of the way and people who have been in their position for one year may take down an 100-year-old business. “This latest stage has been coming for a while, the offer the council made was totally inadequate.”

The lengthy process has caused a huge strain on the Carter family and as Mr Carter explained, has drastically affected how they have managed the business. “We have been unable to properly invest for the future with this hanging over us,” Mr Carter said. “If we lose the 300 hectares then the rest of our land nearby would be untenable, which would have a devastating effect on our business. “We are farmers, we have been here forever and want to continue to build a progressive and profitable business.” This story looks set to rumble on with the upcoming council vote on the proposed compulsory acquisition of the Carters’ land.

“The offer the council made was totally inadequate”

LOOKING AHEAD: Max Carter is not happy. Photo: BRENDAN McCARTHY

Council aims to take over From Page 1 “We think it was a fair and reasonable offer for the land and it was rejected,” Mr Niemann said. “But that was one of the things we needed to demonstrate to the minister, that we had made a fair and reasonable offer. “There was a response, but it was that (the Carters) didn’t want to have a conversation.” Nor were they interested in conciliation, facilitation or meeting through independent parties, he said. “You can argue about whether the right decisions were made right back when, I had conversations quite a number of years ago with the Carters and right back then they were saying, we don’t want to sell,” Mr Niemann said. “We have gone back over and over this a number of

times and said, is this right site (and) we think it is. “The council has changed a number of times in that period. “We have been clear in the intent in the strategic work that has gone into it and we still think it is the right thing to do.” In 2004, the council picked the Marong farmland and has refused to consider any alternative site since. In its favour, the land is located on the major freight route that is the Calder Highway, and on the opposite boundary sits beside the decommissioned Inglewood to Eaglehawk rail line. The council has also argued the park would create 3500 jobs and transport routes to its location would reduce heavy vehicle traffic through Bendigo. But Mr Carter said the move would bring added stress and uncertainty to

the viability of this family’s business. The 311 hectares the council wants for the business park accounts for more than a third of the total landholding on which Mr Carter and his wife Pauline live, but to lose it would mean the business was overcapitalised and overstocked. While an independent state government panel was not convinced by their argument in 2016, it did count their unwillingness to sell, and the availability of other suitable land for industry, as a factor in not recommending a public acquisition overlay then. But the panel did recommend rezoning the Carter’s land from farming to comprehensive development, ultimately paving the way for compulsory acquisition. Mr Niemann said development of a business park would still take years if ac-

Shortfall a risk

REASONABLE: Craig Niemann. quisition was approved, and would cost up to $30 million for the first stage. But next Wednesday’s vote was council taking a leadership role in keeping “Bendigo open for business” as well as helping less well off, neighbouring municipalities by opening up land they also desperately need.

BENDIGO’S manufacturers have described lack of suitable land as a key risk for business in central Victoria. Representing 17 of the region’s biggest businesses including defence vehicle manufacturer Thales, poultry processor Hazeldene’s, Hofmann Engineering, Australian Turntable Company and Keech Castings, the Bendigo Manufacturing Group completed a strategic plan last year covering the next four years. The plan says the combined forecast capital investment among the members was about $250 million by 2020. As well as moving towards independence from the City of Greater Bendigo, encouraging links with education providers and skill and information sharing between manufacturers, BMG wants to see built high

quality local infrastructure that encouraged private investment in the sector. “The group identified the lack of suitable land to support and retain strong local businesses who outgrow locations such as East Bendigo or Wellsford Estate as a key risk to the sector,” the report says. It recommended developing a “land for business” strategy that projected employment needs and identified suitable land to accommodate commercial, retail and industry for the next 20 years. Ironically, BMG’s link with the Marong Business Park goes back 16 years when it was formed to advise the council on land use policy and infrastructure. At the same time, the council started its search for land that could be converted to industrial use.

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Cameron back in chair BENDIGO Health chairman Bob Cameron has been reappointed for another three-year term but it is likely the board will experience changes to its director line up under recent amendments to health legislation. The state government has put nineyear maximum tenure limit on directors, who are volunteers. Board members Margaret O’Rourke finishes her third three-year term on June 30, 2018 which will make her ineligible to be reappointed. Sue Clarke has until the end of financial year 2019 before her third term expires. Both women would be encouraged to serve on another board so their experience would not be lost. The legislation notes the challenge of finding suitably qualified directors to fill positions. “We need strong governance structures in place in our health services,” health minister Jill Hennessy said. “We have strengthened boards to deliver safer and better care for patients.” Mr Cameron will complete his first three years in 2018. “These chairs each have exceptional experience and will provide fantastic leadership to their respective health services, ensuring they operate efficiently and effectively,” Ms Hennessy said. Under his watch, Bendigo Health has completed the first stage of a $630 million new hospital, but the board also sacked its long-serving chief executive John Mulder and watched the prosecution of its construction manager for theft and deception. Bendigo Health appointed a new chief executive, Peter Faulkner, in December, 2017.

V/LINE CEO James Pinder maintains that the performance of the network is not going backwards, despite the operators ongoing struggles to meet performance targets. Speaking on ABC Radio this week, Mr Pinder said he doesn’t think the network is going backwards despite figures showing performance on the network is as bad as any point since 2005. Public Transport Victoria data also shows that the on time percentage of Bendigo services of 79.8 per cent through the first two months of the year is the worst on V/Line’s records. Those records are kept on a

performance monitoring system the operator released earlier this year and date back to 2001. Performance on the line last year was similar to that in 2005, with the worst year in 2009 when just 84.6 per cent of trains ran on time. Mr Pinder noted that he was not in the job in 2005, but statistics showed that performance last year was similar to that recorded 12 years prior. “I do have statistics telling me that train performance on the Bendigo line in particular was about the same in 2005 as it was last year,” he said. “That’s not me saying that

that’s good enough, that’s just the statistics that I have in front of me.” Mr Pinder entered the job about 16 months ago after the departure of Theo Taifalos in the midst of the wheel wear drama that plagued the network in early 2016. He said a “huge amount of investment” has been undertaken to upgrade the network to cater for growing demand. That includes the $1.7billion worth of Regional Rail Revival works for which funding was secured last month. The network also runs more services now than ever before,

but is severely limited by infrastructure such as congestion with metro sections of track and single track such as between Bendigo and Kyneton. Mr Pinder said the organisation has a “very comprehensive plan” to improve performance including new monitoring systems. “I’m focussing as the CEO of V/Line on improving performance, making sure that we get the absolute best out of the investment that’s being made in this industry so that we can build a railway that everybody in Victoria is proud to use,” he said.

Eaglehawk has bazaar new outlet The Eaglehawk Recycle Shop has launched a new project, the ERS Bazaar. The newly-designed space will offer pre-loved clothing, shoes, handbags and accessories, allowing them to increase capacity to reduce waste in an innovative and creative way and to offer the public more variety. Manager Peter Buck said he is pleased with the new area. “After months of planning, designing and building we are ready to open for business,” he said. “From the ground up we have embraced the reduce, reuse, recycle philosophy that drives us, both as a business and as a community enterprise. “We encourage the donation of good quality clothing, shoes and accessories to continue to drive this new business; your donations and custom help not only to reduce landfill and waste, but also contribute to the continued maintenance of the Eaglehawk Recycle Shop and to support our local community through paid employment opportunities.” The bazaar is open from 10am to 4pm, Tuesday to Saturday. swirl: Skye Wiles sorts some clothing at the bazaar. Photo: BRENDAN McCARTHY

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This is a funding increase of 30 per cent out lying again, but trying to scare sick and vulnerable patients is about as low as it gets.” Ms Chesters said the Coalition justified the cuts by passing funding responsibility to the states.

Push for container deposits The Boomerang Alliance descended on Bendigo this week to promote a state-wide container deposit scheme in Victoria. On Tuesday afternoon at Hargreaves Mall, the activist group along with local community organisations handed out 10 cent refunds for empty drink containers. This is a scheme which the group would like to see introduced across Victoria, and Bendigo was just the latest stop in their state-wide Big Bottle tour to promote the cause. Boomerang Alliance’s Victoria campaigner Annett Finger was overwhelmed with the support in Bendigo. “It has been a bonkers day,” Ms Finger said. “Media in Victoria are starting to get on board and with 85 per cent of Victorians supporting the cause, we are in a great place. “We have also received great support and assistance from the local council as well as local organisations.” Ms Finger was also adamant that the proposal is far more than simply about recycling. “Removal of litter from the street and recycling is obvious a big part of what we are putting forward, but it can do so much more,” Ms Finger said. “We have seen in South Australia the amazing social impact the campaign can have, with homeless people earning money and organisations such as the Scouts also hugely benefitting from the money raised.

But Bendigo Health, as a new hospital, was servicing a larger catchment area. She said regional Australians were also disproportionately disadvantaged because there was evidence they delayed going to the doctor or seeking primary health care. That meant they were more likely to end up in requiring emergency treatment in hospital. Senator McKenzie said under the new deal offered by the Coalition, Victorian hospital funding would increase from $24 billion in five years to 2019-20, to more than $31 billion in the five years to 202425. “This is a funding increase of 30 per cent and takes into account Victoria’s strong population growth,” she said.

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The La Trobe Art Institute is hosting a series of art events and exhibitions on the theme of collaborations – hence the title Collaboratory. The two exhibitions are distinguished by a sense of fun and intrigue. In the North Gallery, there’s the highly regarded artist and professor of the Victorian College of the Arts, Jon Cattapan, along with self-taught wunderkind, Ben Aitken. Their works aren’t sitting side by side, but are the result of

a process where the artists, using oil and acrylic, have shared the same canvas. Public programs coordinator Karen Annett-Thomas said`the two artists literally swapped the canvases between them. “John would paint something on the canvas and then Ben would respond to John’s work,” she said. “The canvas would go back and forwards between the two artists until they came to a mutual resolution.” Ms Annett-Thomas said she has tried to pick the elements which were characteristic of each

of the artist’s work but was unable to do so. “I thought I had them picked when I went for the dots,” she laughed. “Jon often employs them. But I realised Ben was responding with his own dots.” That inability to pull apart the two artists’ works is in fact a successful outcome. By their powers combined, they have achieved a series of striking artworks, distinguished by strong colours and a certain air of playfulness. In the South Gallery the tone shifts as dark velvet curtains are

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In a push for greater sustainability in the area, the Bendigo Sustainable Living Festival tomorrow, April 14 will showcase the very best of local renewable programs and services. The free event has been devised and organised by the Bendigo Sustainability Group as well as the City of Greater Bendigo and will be hosted at the Bendigo Town Hall and surrounding gardens. Organisations from across Victoria will take part in the all day event, with speakers covering topics such as community renewable energy, sustainable agricultural services and conservation of the environment. “This is a great opportunity for the residents of Bendigo to understand how we can all make a difference,” BSG president Chris Weir said. “We hope the local community will join us and contribute towards a sustainable future for our city.” The day will provide central Victorians with an opportunity to interact with the current leaders and innovators in the sustainable living field. Issues such as waste reduction, recycling and sustainable transport solutions will also be discussed by leading experts during the full day program of presentations.

Nominate achievers Nominations for the Victorian Regional Achievement and Community Awards will open on Wednesday, May 2. The awards are designed to acknowledge and reward the valuable contributions of individuals, communities, and businesses throughout regional and rural Victoria. There will be plenty of time to put forward your choices with nominations not closing until Wednesday, July 18 before judging takes place in August and the awards presentation is held on Friday, October 26. For more information and to nominate online, visit www.awardsaustralia.com

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WOMEN experiencing domestic violence are accessing services earlier, a change applauded by Annie North chief executive Julie Oberin but which she concedes puts pressure on resources to protect and support them. As Victorian premier Daniel Andrews opened the new Annie North refuge in Bendigo last Friday, Ms Oberin said the additional supports and services put in place in the aftermath of the Royal Commission into Family Violence had “caused women to seek help earlier”. “So our services are in great demand and at the end of the day, once the prevention work starts to works, hopefully the demand will go down,” she said.

She and the board running Annie North had fought for nine years to get the new refuge built, adding to houses in Bendigo already operated by the organisation. Annie North is helping about 110 families a year in its catchment region. “I have been lobbying to get a facility like this for about 15 years, and this one in particular started happening about nine years ago,” she said. “We started getting people interested and now it is the preferred model for the Victorian government. “We wanted it to be a place of dignity, and hope and healing. “We also wanted them to know the whole community was behind them and it was nothing that they did or didn’t do that caused this to happen, it is the sole

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Finding out that you are pregnant with more than one child can be an overwhelming experience. The Bendigo branch of the Australian Multiple Births Association have organised a free information session on Thursday, April 26 at Holy Trinity Church to tackle that very issue. A volunteer group, the AMBA provides advice, support and events for families expecting more than one baby. The group is open for membership to all parents of multiples. As Bendigo resident Lucy Schepisi, mother of two-year-old twins Estelle and Martine, found out it can be a great way to engage with others in a similar situation. “It is priceless being a member of AMBA,” Ms Schepisi said. “To be able to interact with people who have been through the same thing is really reassuring. “It is a really supportive environment. There is a real camaraderie within the group.”

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Information on having multiples can sometimes be difficult to obtain and Lucy urges anyone expecting twins or more to attend the session. “I would really recommend the information session to anyone expecting multiples,” Ms Schepisi said. “The health professionals who attend are really informative. Talking about basic things such as toilet training or how to devise a sleeping routine for both twins can be so important. “It is a really relaxed environment with young and older children mixing together. The motto really sums it up, ‘support from those who know’.” Entry to the information session later in the month is free and open to both members and nonmembers. – Richard Hinman

Bendigo Magistrates Court has convicted a 43-year-old Bendigo man for the illegal possession of two adolescent pythons. Local police arrested the man on unrelated charges in early 2017 and found the pythons in his possession. The man has been fined $300 in addition to the conviction, and Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning forest and wildlife officer Georgia de Salis detailed the lengthy juridical process. “The police initially called DELWP to handle the wildlife matter,” Ms de Salis said. “Further investigation found that the two snakes had been stolen from an Echuca pet shop earlier that month. The pet shop owner identified the snakes as the same ones that had been stolen. “As a result the pythons were returned to the pet shop the same day as the arrest. It is believed the man did not steal the pythons from the pet shop but traded contraband for the snakes. “The matter went to court three times but the accused failed to appear so the magistrate issued an arrest warrant. He was fined and convicted on the fourth court date.” Carpet pythons are protected under the Wildlife Act of 1975. A wildlife licence is required to possess, keep and trade carpet pythons. If you see anything suspicious involving wildlife, please report it to DELWP on 136 186. All calls are confidential.

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NINE enthusiastic girls from Afghanistan can now confidently enjoy the fun and freedom of riding a bike after attending three bike workshops in March. The girls, who are part of the Bendigo Community Health Services Youth Program, were asked what they’d like to gain from the bike workshops. “I would like to ride to the shops.” “I would like to ride to the park.” “I would like to ride on the road to school.” “I would like to ride with my family.” “I would like to ride a bike because it is good for your fitness.” One of the girls owned her own bike and was riding to school each day, but some had not been on a bike for more than two years. During the safety check and bike mechanic education the most commonly asked question was: “Can we ride now?” It was clear these nine girls were ready to ride, ride, ride. All the girls had a great understanding of the road rules, the need to share paths with other users, and riding etiquette. But there were still some nerves and some of the girls were not confident with their bike. They all listened, though, gave riding a go and did the best they could with their bike. The creek paths provided a fantastic environment for beginner riders to learn, practise their skills, get confident and

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along with traffic on the road. During our final workshop we celebrated our efforts by riding to Cooinda Park for an afternoon tea picnic, got competitive in a fun slow race game and rode back to Kidzspace along the road. Bikes used for the workshops were donated by the Department of Justice and Regulation Wheels in Motion program where offenders completing community work repair discarded or unwanted bikes. Helmets were donated by City of Greater Bendigo EnviroReps Team. As the girls had participated in the workshops and could control their bikes safely, the bikes and helmets were theirs to take home. We hope that the girls will now ride to school or the park, join the Bike Bendigo’s community rides, encourage their family and friends to ride, and enjoy the fun, fitness and freedom that riding a bike offers. This project was a partnership between Bike Bendigo, Bendigo Community Health Services and the City of Greater Bendigo (including actions in the City of Greater Bendigo Youth Strategy and Cultural Diversity and Inclusion Plan). The bike workshops were run by me, a regular commuter, road cyclist and cycle instructor. Bike Bendigo and the City of Greater Bendigo are looking to continue such projects in the future to support different groups in the community to feel confident to engage in everyday cycling. – Megan Goode

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Added skills from STEM teachers TEACHERS from Big Hill Primary School have received expert training as part of a new primary mathematics and science specialists initiative. The teachers were some of the 91 from across the state who received the training and support to ensure Victorian children are receiving the best possible STEM education. The state government is investing $27 million over four years through the initiative to build teacher capacity and boost student outcomes in maths and science at more than 100 Victorian government schools, including rural and regional schools and those facing disadvantage. Member for Bendigo East Jacinta Allan said the aim is for students to have the opportunity to the best possible education. “Ensuring our teachers have access to the great training is a key part of that,” she said. Schools that have previously participated in the initiative achieved above average growth in maths and science, with some students more than doubling the expected results in maths. Under the initiative, primary mathematics and science specialists complete 20 days of professional development training over two years. They will split their time between classroom teaching and providing professional learning and support to other teachers within their school. The state government has set targets to increase the number of students reaching the highest level of achievement in maths and science to help prepare the next generation for the jobs of the future.

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A garden stroll NATURE lovers can plan a great weekend out this month, visiting a private garden opening in Bendigo. Chair of Open Gardens Victoria Liz Fazio said Sally’s Garden at Kennington in Bendigo is a multi-layered, contemporary garden providing a complete change of pace. “Against the backdrop of a large cypress hedge, plants in many shades of green and grey create a gentle feel, with plenty of interest provided

by a tapestry of textures and form,” she said. “Neatly clipped hedges contrast with the strappy leaves of agapanthus and pencil pines are used for vertical form and lomandra for movement. “Pots in a variety of shapes and earthy colours provide focal points and create added interest – watch out in particular for two pots planted with succulents to stunning effect.” Different textures in the

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Police as proxy Nothing justifies police brutality. Something that does partially explain it, however, is the lack of a properly functioning public mental health system. I am a psychiatric nurse who no longer tries to work in a “system” which is nothing short of a human rights travesty, lacking properly trained specialist nurses and dedicated specialist in-patient facilities. Vulnerable, seriously ill people are constantly foisted upon the police who must act as proxy for mental health professionals. I trained full time, on the job for four years back in the late 1980s to gain my registration. Back then we had psychiatric hospitals with on-site emergency direct admissions services. We treated people with complex major mental illness and substance abuse as inpatients for weeks, sometimes months before stepping them down to supported community reintegration. We had community support and assessment teams which case-managed patients, with separate crisis assessment teams reserved primarily for first presentation crisis assessment. We now have a system whereby student nurses undertaking university studies attend clinical placement in prisons rather than specialist hospitals and clinics. Prison is routinely accepted as a therapeutic environment. Every politician currently and over the past 30-odd years should be looking at the footage of police brutalising the mentally ill and seeing what inadequate, inappropriate policy and funding has produced. Michelle Goldsmith, Eaglehawk

Wicked tax policy ANY modest amendments by the Labor Party to its plan to confiscate the franking credits attached to company dividends amounts to nothing more than putting lipstick on a pig. A bit of tinkering here and there is small consolation for self-funded retirees relying predominantly on company dividends to fund their retirement. As an example of the complete betrayal that Mr Shorten is proposing, imagine a retiree receiving $20,000 in fully franked dividends each year as their only income. Attached to those dividends will be approximately $8500 in franking credits. The franking credits are simply

recognition that the shareholder has already paid tax at the company rate of 30 per cent. These credits are not taxpayer funded largesse bestowed upon greedy, wealthy shareholders by a benevolent government, as Shorten undoubtedly would like people to think. If the shareholder’s personal tax rate is lower than the company rate, then the shareholder is rightly entitled to a refund. In the above case, the total return to the shareholder is $28,500, including the franking credit. Since the first $18,000 is currently tax free, the shareholder has a taxable income of approximately $10,500, which would currently attract tax of a bit less than $2000. This would mean a refund to the shareholder of roughly $6500. This would never do for Shorten, Mr Fairness himself. His intention is to keep the tax credit for re-distribution to the more deserving, in typical Socialist fashion. This will result in the princely sum of $10,500 copping $8500 in tax, which equates to about 81 per cent. Nice work if you can get it. It’s astounding Shorten doesn’t see his own duplicity in agitating for a banking royal commission to expose the odd shyster taking advantage of battling Australians, and handing down a tax policy as wicked as this one. G Jude, Bendigo

Apology not enough It is very apparent and evident that politicians both federal and state share recessive genes with their capacity to significantly rort their parliamentary privileges and expenses with impunity and without a conscience with the sanctimonious belief that the electorate owes it to them. This also reveals how delusional politicians and their political parties are, if they believe a simple apology and repayment of the rorts and the expression that they were innocent of wrong doing will reset the community’s trustworthy barometer on capricious politicians. Scott Ramsay, Strathdale

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Last Thursday week the generation of electricity in Victoria by wind farms hovered around three per cent of installed capacity, was zero on Saturday, and was at these levels for two consecutive days last year. Battery storage is proposed to tide us over these conditions as we move to renewables. The two installations being constructed in Victoria are costing over $600 per kilowatt hour of storage (subsidised by the federal government), and a future minimum cost of $200 per kWh is projected. It would be prudent to cover a 24 hour period. Since the average state consumption over 24 hours is 112 gigawatt hours, the absolute rock-bottom cost of batteries to meet this demand is $22.4 billion. On bad days some wind power will trickle in, and solar generation will contribute, but there is an economic limit to solar capacity because the power output will have no market on good days. We become hostage to shortterm weather events. There is a multitude of uncertainties. How rapidly will costs come down? Will subsidies still be available? What size should the batteries actually be? How can such a huge expenditure be allowed to sit idle, used only in exceptional circumstances? If they are charged/discharged daily, replacement becomes neces-

sary after 1400 cycles ie four years (NREL advice). Planning under these circumstances becomes a gamble, and in view of the precedents, one cannot be optimistic. Brian Stanmore, Junortoun

Good heavens, Bendigo. The ultra-right are in good form in this week’s Bendigo Weekly (April 6). Eric Lakey should read the front page, “Money Pit”, before attacking Labor. That’s business in action. Not forgetting huge corporations like Qantas which claim capital losses and pay no tax. The Tasmanian Liberals declare nothing and receive payouts from gambling. The federal Liberals allow big business to pay almost no tax while doing nothing to increase wages for the poorer workers. Tony Dewhurst whined about poor retirees. If he had read the policy detail, he would find that only very wealthy retirees will lose some of their investment base. I’m grateful that I grew up in an era of free education, cheap housing and full employment. I don’t expect to romp around living the good life, as a consequence of growing up at the right time in Australia’s history, while young people are unemployed or working shifts at all hours; or can’t afford to buy a modest home.

How Helen Leach can condone the hypocritical conduct of those Opposition MPs on Good Friday is incomprehensible. I don’t think Australia is a great nation today. We are, by and large, xenophobic, lacking compassion, selfish and racist. And we cheat at cricket. Kate Olliver, Spring Gully

Road manners matter My congratulations to both Richard Liddelow and Brendan Wright re their letters concerning driver behaviour. I use Condon Street roundabout many times daily with my heart in my mouth as I approach. Brendan could not have written it more succinctly, “move left before turning left”. “Move to the centre line when turning right”. Keep the flow of traffic, have consideration for others. Be aware who else is around you. Maybe driver trainers should teach consideration? Or maybe that’s a mum or dad thing? Surely good manners on the road and excellent driving skills aren’t that uncool? Either way, I suspect those with consideration read Viewpoint Opinion page. Those that don’t, are elsewhere, being self absorbed. Kylie Robinson, Flora Hill

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Our Holy Grail? THE proposed Marong business park is either the Holy Grail of job creation and economic investment for our region, or an absolute nightmare that refuses to go away. The City of Greater Bendigo has struggled to manage this important issue and the fact that as many as four successive groups of councillors have been involved in the process thus far highlights how important it is that this time Bendigo gets it right. Two years ago, an independent panel found there was insufficient existing local policy to support the business park, but changes proposed to the Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme local planning policy framework were supported by adopted plans, strategies and studies. The panel was also not convinced the land at Marong was the only suitable site for a business park but said it was not its role to recommend suitable alternative sites. The City of Greater Bendigo was effectively asked to go and do some more homework around its strategic planning and industry require-

Editorial Comment ments, and so now it wants to get the issue of the Marong business park back on the table and settled, as quickly as is practically possible. Moreover, it believes it has to. But for one local family, nothing could be further from the truth, and the Carter family deserve to be treated with respect and compassion as they seek the best possible outcome from this predicament. For them that means staying put, and the City of Greater Bendigo turning its attention elsewhere. To the City of Greater Bendigo, the best possible outcome would be to reach an agreement that means the Marong business park proceeds, and the Carter family are fairly and appropriately compensated. Senior council staff and officers who have an involvement in this issue say Bendigo is struggling to

retain some of its bigger industries and more significant employers. They believe the establishment of this business park will not only help alleviate this situation, it will actually help turn it further to Bendigo’s advantage. Strip this debate back to one of simple economics, and most people would say it’s easy. But it’s not that simple – at least for the affected land owners and their supporters. Bendigo needs to attract industry, and cannot simply rely on organic growth from within to keep up with our projected population growth and our status as a major regional centre. A win for Bendigo is also a win for the surrounding region, and for many smaller communities who look to Bendigo for employment, economic support and ultimately their own community’s growth. The next big thing for Marong is, according to the City of Greater Bendigo, the next big thing for all of us.

opinion By GAELLE BROAD Nationals candidate for Bendigo East

LAST week Daniel Andrews visited Bendigo claiming that the lack of candidates put forward by other political parties reflects their lack of concern for Bendigo. The timing of the premier’s visit, the week after it was announced I was The Nationals candidate, reflects how important Bendigo is to Labor winning government. The seat of Bendigo East is held by a margin of only five per cent and is one of a handful of seats that will determine who wins government at the next state election. At the last state election Greg Bickley came close to winning against Labor member Jacinta Allan, who has held the seat for 19 years. The result may have been very different if we knew then what we know now. The Victorian Om-

Bendigo • Victoria • Australia budsman released a report in March this year which exposed 21 Labor MPs who had employed electorate office staff to campaign on behalf of the Labor Party in marginal seats, including Bendigo East. Labor has since repaid $388,000, and our

While the approach of the Labor Party has been to continue along with business as usual, we cannot afford to let this “win at all costs” mentality go unchecked in sport, business or politics. This blatant misuse of taxpayer funds for political gain was a decision

...we cannot afford to let this “win at all costs” mentality go unchecked... system of government has paid a much heavier price. Twenty years ago I worked for a coalition state member of parliament, and the standards were very clear, not even a stamp could be used for political purposes. A lapse of judgment by members of our Australian cricket team has seen players banned for 12 months and left the international reputation of Australian cricket in tatters.

that any MP in the Labor Party could have stopped. Yet the practice continued for months and when called into question, the Labor government used public funds to cover the cost of legal fees associated with obstructing the Victorian Ombudsman’s investigation. For our system of government to remain on track, we need people of integrity in political leadership. We cannot rely on the

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No harm in sheep care This week’s tale of stock deaths at sea was a bit much for softie Steve

E bought 66 maiden ewes at the end of last year to boost the flock and be the next breeders. They were too young to meet the rams this year, but all that will change in 2019. The older ewes have just had their six-week spell with the rams and have retired to a resting paddock to grow their unborn lambs. All attention had been focused on the breeding ewes, until this weekend the long-suffering Mrs Kendall noticed one of the maidens looked a bit poorly, we check them every day, but one had slipped under our watchful gaze and was a couple of days into feeling sorry for herself, with good cause I might add. We had to bring them all into the yards anyway, so Miss sick lamb was siphoned off for special care.

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She was dehydrated and looking ill, she was a bit grubby at the back end and generally in a sad state. Mrs K leapt into action, and within minutes she had been drenched and clipped and sprayed and clipped again and then given an array of injections. We left her be while we drenched the others, then she was back in focus. Mrs K decided Miss sick lamb needed to be on a drip, yes, I know, and so we took

her to the vet room and the line went in. Then she was caged and more fluids run in. A smorgasboard of tasty delights were put within reach, and then more medicine. It’s not often you see a sheep indoors, but such is the care Mrs K gives to her animals when many others would reach for the rifle. It’s with this in mind I found myself angrily yelling at the car radio while listening to a news report about 2400

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sheep dying on board a ship bound for the middle east. People have grown these, and it’s not always easy, only for them to die on a ship in bad conditions. Lack of air flow I think it was. Now I know these sheep are bound for slaughter anyway, but for them to suffer on board the ship is appalling. My pittance of sheep production would not even register, but I would be horrified if they had gone this way. Isn’t it time we looked at cutting live export of sheep? The carriers would say they were under veterinary care, but figures I heard on Monday suggested one vet was overseeing 64,000 sheep. Impossible. Abattoirs close to ports would provide jobs for Australians, and the sheep would (should) be killed humanely and sent as frozen cuts. I accept most of us eat meat, and I accept some of the sheep I produce end up on the table, but can’t we make that journey from paddock to plate a little bit easier on the sheep? Or am I just being soft? - Steve Kendall Twitter@stevekendall1

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Council’s Bernie O’Sullivan said work on the strategy had been under way since late last year. “We have developed some draft themes for our new strategy, which are: Foster a culture of creativity, Create activated spaces and inclusive networks, Nurture and support talent and Show the world,” Mr O’Sullivan said. “We expect to be able to have a draft strategy to council later this year. “We’d love to see our community

come along to our showcase and check out some of the great artists and creatives we have in our region. It’s set to be a great, free community event with music, food and drinks and plenty to see and do.” The showcase is on Friday, April 13, from 5pm to 8.30pm, panel starts at 7pm, at the Bendigo Pottery. To read more about the draft strategy including themes, go to www.bendigo.vic.gov.au/artsandcreative

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HEN Greenlandic policeman David Maratse made his debut in print it was as a supporting character in The Ice Star, the first instalment in the Konstabel Fenna Brongaard trilogy of thrillers. Even at that early stage Danish author Petersen had plans to have Maratse feature in a series of his own. That began with three short stories – Katabatic, Container and Tupilaq – all set in the period before the indigenous constable’s original meeting with Brongaard. Now Maratse is back in a full-length novel that opens within days of his traumatic parting from Brongaard in Greenland’s capital, Nuuk. Maratse is alive but, permanently scarred by torture inflicted by Chinese criminals posing as exploration miners, he has been retired from active duty and awarded a government pension for life. At 39, what will he do with the decades that stretch ahead? Maratse has always worked to uphold the law; can he really fill his days sufficiently with hunt-

ing, fishing and running a team of sled dogs? Before he has time to try out this routine, however, the disappearance of the First Minister’s teenage daughter sees him drawn back into the thick of an urgent police operation, co-opted by the distraught politician as a civilian investigator helping in the search for clues about her beloved Tinka. This high-profile case pairs Maratse with a new female partner in fighting crime, Petra “Piitalaat” Jensen, freshly disenchanted by her boyfriend’s infidelity and determined to focus on her professional duties rather than mourn her personal loss. Meanwhile, in Maratse’s adopted home, the tiny westcoast settlement of Inussuk, a set of seven graves dug as usual before the ground freezes solidly for winter is already filling up. Given the degree of chaos that now hangs over the usually sleepy community on the periphery of Ilulissat’s famous iceberg field, will seven be enough this year? – Rosalea Ryan

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HIS year marks the 15th annual Bendigo Queer Film Festival. After securing three years worth of funding from council last year organisers say they have a brilliant list of films, including the French feature BPM and the opening night film from America The Feels. The films screen at the La Trobe Art Institute in View Street from April 27 to 29. Another highlight of the film festival is the Queer Country Art Exhibition at Dudley House, also in the arts precinct, from April 20 to April 29. BQFF convenor Suellen Pepperell said the group is proud to present one of Australia’s only regional queer film festivals. There truly is something for everyone in this year’s program: short films from Australian filmmakers, the best of foreign features; gripping and

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fun docos; youth oriented content; serious drama; and comedy,” she said. “We are thrilled to present a great program of events that celebrate, educate and inform LGBTI Victorians and the wider Goldfields community.” Full details are available online: www.bendigoqueerfilmfestival.com. au

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USTRALIAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S soul voice Doug Parkinson celebrates 50 years of performing with a new show Dear Prudence The 50th Anniversary Tour, including a trip to Bendigo Joining Doug will be Colleen Hewett. This multi award winning artist of soul and rock and box office hit musicals began his career thrown into the musical deep end, only to emerge decades later as a household name, respected and admired by audiences and peers alike. Parkinson is regarded as a singerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s singer, an artist capable of interpreting many genres of popular music. From smoky ballads to hard driving rock and all points in between, Parkinson has it all covered and is considered one of Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading showmen and entertainers. The repertoire includes interpretations of hits from such legendary artists as Ray Charles, Joe Cocker, Marvin Gaye, Michael McDonald, The Beatles and The Great American Song Book, just to name a few. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I will be paying all due respect to the White Album, one of the greatest recordings in pop history, created by the greatest band in pop history,â&#x20AC;? Parkinson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is so exciting for me to revisit this amazing album and to present it live on stage. It will bring back memories of such a happy time for me as it will for audiences Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure.â&#x20AC;? Doug Parkinson and Collen Hewitt play the Capital View Street on Friday, April 27.

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SLOW, delicious afternoon awaits visitors this Saturday afternoon at the Bendigo Art Gallery. As part of the Slow Art Day international movement the gallery is inviting visitors to look at six particular art works under the guidance of volunteer guide Heather McNeill to be followed by an afternoon tea and discussion. Ms McNeill said the majority of people tend to only spend a few seconds in front of any work when visiting galleries. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Slow Art movement believes thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s value in pausing, looking, seeing, reflecting and, if you wish, sharing your thoughts on where the slow viewing has taken

you,â&#x20AC;? Ms McNeill said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Slow Art is founded on the idea that your own experience of art is a unique and valid one; you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to have any special expertise to discover the joy of looking at art,â&#x20AC;? she said. The art works which will be â&#x20AC;&#x153;slowlyâ&#x20AC;? looked at are Walter Withersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; The Drover, Therese Schwartzâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Little Nell, Friedrich Ortliebâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s The Confessions of a Postilion, Mr and Mrs Kinnmear and daughter (Artist Unknown) Emily Kngwarreyeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kame Colour 2 and Sally Gaborâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nyikyilki. The Bendigo Art Gallery Slow Art Day (2pm-4pm) is a free event, but bookings are appreciated, phone 5434 6088.

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ETER Gath runs a mixed farm near Derby, this side of Bridgewater. And whenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not moving sheep or ploughing fields, he loves to relax by sketching or painting. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not your typical farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hobby, but Peter says painting is a pastime he really loves. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some of my mates are a bit surprised when they find out Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a painter, but theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re interested in what I do,â&#x20AC;? he said. In order to give himself motivation and learn drawing and painting techniques, Gath attends art classes at the Arnold Street Art Gallery where his work is on display. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great environment to learn in,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And Susan (McMinn)is a great teacher.â&#x20AC;? Arnold Street Gallery runs a strong art class program held during school terms. The exhibition showcases the work of young people as well as adult students and artists with a disability. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our teaching encourages skillsbased learning that includes research, the use of a visual arts diary and preparation of the works before entering into the completed piece,â&#x20AC;? Ms McMinn said. For enquiries phone 0439 571 054.

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PARE a thought recently for young Bendigo angler Mick Ripper who had to enlist dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s help for the obligatory photograph to hold his 1.7 metre gummy shark, caught off Port Albert over Easter. Meanwhile freshwater anglers can rest assured that any fish taken from Eppalock are now safe to eat following the lifting late last month of the blue-green algae alert. Alerts are still in place for Cairn Curran and Laanecoorie Reservoir. Eppalockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s prolific redfin make excellent eating and I experienced a memorable session last weekend with fish up to 36cm, casting soft plastics to the opportunistic feeders, who were continually disgorging small redfin to 100mm to make room for my 50 or 65mm Shimano squidgy soft plastic. These are teamed quite successfully with olive, Strike Tiger one inch nymphs, on a twin paternoster rig worked slowly but erratically along bottom in around six metres of water through the submerged Chinese scrub on the gravelly ridges. As well as matching the hatch with correct colour selection (Dropbear: white with a black spot and a dash of orange) to borrow a term from the fly fishers, perseverance is also a requisite as the fish last weekend resisted my best ef-

forts throughout the morning until early afternoon. While slightly further afield with the unseasonal warm weather continuing, hopefully the early autumn rush of Murray cod will continue as the water temperatures remain relatively high and Bendigo Legion Angling Club members venture to Mulwala, for the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual Seeker Pairs competition later in April. Many members are keen to experience the adrenalin rush of a take on the surface, with the proliferation of surface lures in a myriad of configurations for those prepared to work the shallows as Troy Bayliss of Lockwood discovered last weekend. Troy has slowly recovered from his angling encounter after landing his personal best cod to date with a nice 90cm fish taken casting the edges of the weed-beds around dusk, with a Taylormade surface lure. Again perseverance paid off with the fish attacking his two earlier casts less than a metre from the boat before finally hooking up on the third cast. Pandemonium followed, before a quick photograph with the fish being returned to its natural habitat and Troy left with a new-found addiction to surface lure fishing.

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DYNAMIC DUO: Romana Geermans and Matthew Fagan.

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EN-string guitarist Matthew Fagan returns to Bendigo, his place of birth, with Czech violinist Romana Geermans next weekend. Gypsy Fire is a live show performed with passion, renewed vigour and virtuosity featuring gypsy swing jazz, eastern European gypsy and classical European repertoire including Vivaldi Four Seasons and O’Carolan’s Celtic harp and lute music arranged for guitar and violin. The duo also share music com-

what’s on... Saturday, April 14 Social Dance: Greater Bendigo Danceland. Revision of Mardi Gras Cha Cha at 7.30pm. 8pm - 11pm, St Andrew’s Uniting Church Hall, Myers St. Supper, lucky door, raffle. $8 pp. Details 5443 5380. Dance: Spring Gully Hall, 8pm to midnight. Music by Carmel Phelan. Good program. Prizes and raffle. Home cooked supper. $9pp. Details: 5444 2953. Sunday, April 15 Bush poetry and music: A free afternoon of entertainment

posed from their musical partnership formed in Australia including original Celtic and Flamenco music. Gypsy Fire was founded by Matthew in 1997 and pioneered gypsy jazz in Australia with fiery performances at the Port Fairy Folk Festival, National Folk Festival, Wangaratta Jazz Festival, national touring at major arts centres Geermans, from Prague, twice won the prestigious Kocian International violin competition and at age 15 toured with the renowned Czechoslo-

vak Chamber Orchestra for seven years. She has toured extensively in Australia with orchestras and groups. Fagan is one of Australia’s most engaging, versatile and imaginative musicians and has toured with Natalie Cole, The Original Buena Vista Social Club, Billy Connolly, Shirley Bassey and Michael Crawford. The show is on Sunday, April 22 at 3pm at the Engine Room at the Capital, 50 View Street, Bendigo. Tickets are $35 at www.gotix.com.au

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at The Golden Vine Hotel from noon, concert 1pm - 4pm. Enjoy a lazy Sunday afternoon with poets, music and a yarn or two. Walk up artists welcome. Details: 5441 5121. Monday April 16 Ross McMullin: Never Forget Australia: Transformation at Villers-Bretonneux: To commemorate the centenary of this feat, award-winning historian Ross McMullin will illuminate what occurred. 5.30pm - 6.30pm, Bendigo Library. Bookings required at www.goldfieldslibraries.com

Tuesday, April 17 Blumes Winter Fashions: See, try and buy new winter range of ladies’ clothing. $5pp – includes Devonshire tea and lucky door ticket. Proceeds to Uniting emergency relief program. Kangaroo Flat Uniting Church, cnr Church and Camp sts. 2pm. Details: 5443 5458. Danielle Burns: A Point in Time (in conversation with Lauren Mitchell): The Melbourne Child Survivors of the Holocaust Group’s third anthology and the culmination of interviews oc-

curring over six months. 5.30pm - 6.30pm, Bendigo Library. Bookings www.goldfieldslibraries.com Wednesday, April 18 Healing on the Spiritual Path: Dr M Epple from Germany will speak about medically verifiable healing. 7pm in the Multipurpose Room, TAFE College, 23 Mundy St. Free admission. Details 0419 637 696. Danielle Burns: A Point in Time, 6.30pm to 7.30pm, Kangaroo Flat Library. Bookings www. goldfieldslibraries.com

HEODORE Ballerstedt, when he first set foot on Australian soil in 1852, had little English and even less money, how life had changed in the subsequent 20 years that he had been here. The Royal Commission enquiring into the conditions on the goldfields hastened in 1854 by the Eureka skirmish, the commissioners rapidly came up with a large number of recommendations for the legislators to ponder. There had been considerable dissatisfaction with the licence fee, the way in which they were checked by the police, the lack of any political rights, poverty and access to land. Miners who had been mostly independent diggers were opposed to large leases or the introduction of capital, fearing that they would lose their independence. They had been very upset by the administration of the goldfields and in particular the impost of the gold license. Among the commissioner’s recommendations was the introduction of the Miner’s Right at a nominal cost, making land available, provision for increased sizes of both alluvial and reef claims and a miner’s franchise. One of the most far reaching of the recommendations was the introduction of local courts to be headed by a mining warden. These courts were to be centred at the then most prominent goldfields, those holding a miner’s right were eligible to vote for nine members of the local court. The court had power to settle disputes between parties and make regulations pertaining to mining relevant to that particular goldfield. Ballerstedt as a quartz miner wished to see that people in a position such as his had adequate sized leases, as hard rock mining required in most instances a lot of time in working before there was any reward and was extremely costly to undertake. As opposed to alluvial mining which required little equipment and results could be attained relatively quickly. Alluvial miners were the vast majority in 1855. Ballerstedt had become not only proficient in quartz mining but also in the English language. As an active and greatly respected member of the Quartz Miners’ Association, Ballerstedt’s candidature for the local court was endorsed by the association in January 1856. Successfully elected to the court he could now argue the case when quartz miners were seeking to have far more extensive leases or claims

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granted along a particular line of reef. During 1857 the Ballerstedt’s entertained the governor Sir Henry Barkly underground while he was on an official visit to the Bendigo goldfield. Barkly’s underground visit was amid the glitter from the light of a thousand candles and gold bespangled walls helped to cement the place that quartz mining was beginning to take in Bendigo. By 1858 Theodore and his father were having steam machinery installed to make the work of operating their claim much easier and more efficient for haulage and pumping. Drainage of the reefs was beginning to become an important issue for the quartz miners. Also in 1858 Ballerstedt was a leading committee member of the Indian Relief Fund, showing the charitable nature of his personality. He became a subscriber to the Bendigo Goldfield Hospital. I have mentioned that there was a sizeable German community in the Victoria Hill and Ironbark area, and there were many children from these families. Ballerstedt, even though not having children of his own, was instrumental in helping to set up what became known at that time as the German School, in January 1867 when it was granted aid from the Board of Education. There were 210 children that attended with its head teacher John S Slade and assistants Herman and Elise Marquard. Eventually this educational establishment became the Violet Street Primary School. Ballerstedt’s mining interests were spread over the goldfield although he favoured the area surrounding the New Chum Reef. Upon leaving to go back to Germany he was eulogised by local dignitaries at a public farewell at the Shamrock Hotel.

Songs from the world’s greatest musicals in concert: The Phantom of the Opera • Chicago • Evita Hamilton • Miss Saigon • Wicked • Mamma Mia • Jesus Christ Superstar The Lion King • Les Misérables

The UK’s critically-acclaimed show Beyond The Barricade, a glittering concert of musical showstoppers, will make its debut in Australia this year, touring to 24 cities from 1st June.

Singapore and Hong Kong, followed by a 21-venue tour of New Zealand in 2016. Due to popular demand Beyond The Barricade returns to New Zealand this year, before touring Australia.

top musicals to Australia over the last two decades, I instantly thought they would be warmly received by Australian audiences. I am delighted to be bringing these four powerhouse voices on tour.”

Beyond The Barricade has been delighting audiences throughout the UK and Europe for 19 years, from London’s Royal Albert Hall to the Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria Cunard cruise liners. The show made its debut in Asia in 2015, performing sold-out concerts in Manila,

Producer and CEO of Lunchbox Theatrical Productions, James Cundall, said “I was fortunate enough to see Beyond The Barricade perform a few years ago in the UK and was bowled over by the quality of their performances, and the intimate ambience of the show. Having brought many of the

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BFNL back with a bang By JOEL PETERSON

GRAND final sides Eaglehawk and Strathfieldsaye will renew acquaintances in a senior football grand final rematch as the Bendigo Football Netball League season begins tomorrow. The season’s opening slate of games features matchups between the teams bracketed together in last year’s ladder, from the first versus second clash down to ninth versus tenth when Castlemaine plays Maryborough. The Storm and Hawks are again among the teams to beat, but will both be without key players heading into the match. Eaglehawk captain Tim Hill faces a long stint on the sidelines with an ankle injury while Strathfieldsaye will be without key position trio Bryce Curnow, Jayden Donaldson and Hugh Robertson for its opening clash. Hill’s injury is a colossal blow for the young Hawks, who rely on the star defender to marshal their backline. While they have arguably the competition’s best back six, Hill’s presence will be sorely missed. The Borough will also be without Brenton Conforti, Lachie Atherton and Jake Dickens. The Storm could see recruits

BIG TEST: Strathfieldsaye starts its season against Eaglehawk. Jack Shanahan and Bryce Carroll make their debuts and skipper Kallen Geary will step in for his first game as captain. Jake Hall and Harry Conway are among the notable departures from the reigning premiers. At the QEO, Golden Square opens its account against a rejuvenated Sandhurst. The Dogs have also been dealt an injury blow, with star forward Travis Baird missing the club’s

past two practice matches. Baird was injured at the end of last season and is a crucial player in attack for the Dogs. Midfielder Brad Eaton is among the recruits to Wade Street, as is key position player Jayden Burke and Wedderburn’s Nathan Holt. On the opposite side of the ledger, the Dragons have a new coach in Andy Collins, who has lured former Richmond team-

mate Daniel Connors to the club. Bridgewater premiership quartet Callum Prest, Taylor Strachan Marc Lindsay and Zeb Broadbent head to the Dragons, as do Benalla brothers Jake and Zac Pallpratt – the latter of whom is recovering from a knee injury and will miss the opening two months of the season. Prest and Broadbent will miss round one through suspension, while crafty forward Joel Wharton will also be sidelined. Collins says the first up test against Square under lights at the QEO will be a good early yardstick for his side. Kyneton celebrates its 150th year and coach Luke Beattie is hopeful of a positive start when the Tigers host South Bendigo. Both seem likely candidates to fill the fifth finals spot, behind the Hawks, Storm, Dragons and Dogs. The two matches they play against one another will be vital in determining whether the Tigers can make a fourth straight finals appearance or South can return to September for the first time since 2012. In the round’s other two games, Kangaroo Flat plays Gisborne at Gardiner Reserve and Maryborough hosts Castlemaine.

PROMISING: Yasmin Colley will look to build on her debut season. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Thunder to begin NFLW flag defence THE Bendigo Thunder’s Northern Football League premiership defence begins this weekend when the reigning champions take on Diamond Creek in a grand final replay. It will be a vastly different Thunder side that takes to the field, with several premiership players departing after last September’s triumph. Jac Louttit and Emily Findlay and are among those to move on to VFL club Rich-

mond while captain Leah French has gone to Collingwood. Carlton’s Kerryn Harrington, who finished fourth in the Blues’ AFLW best and fairest, is another premiership player who has moved on from Bendigo. There is no shortage of talent for new coach Luis Alvarez-Harris to work with, including captain and reigning NFLW leading goalkicker Andrea Walsh, who will captain the side this season.

In another positive, Bendigo will have plenty of players stepping up from the side that won last year’s inaugural Northern Country Women’s League premiership under coach Alan Last. The club’s reserves side starts its campaign in the inaugural Central Victorian Women’s League season on May 5. Bendigo plays Diamond Creek in round one of the NFLW season at Plenty Park on Sunday at 3pm.

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Dragons remain the team to beat THIS weekend’s BFNL A-grade grand final rematch against Sandhurst looks on paper a vastly different matchup, but Golden Square remains confident it can be competitive despite some big name losses. The Bulldogs are down Gabe Richards, midcourters Kelly and Andrea Wilson and defender Allira Holmes from last year’s side that lost to the Dragons in the decider. But with a talented group pushing through including Mikayle Dole and Delaynie Caldwell, Square hopes it can get youngsters to step into the gaps vacated by its experienced stars. Sandhurst, meanwhile, heads into round one of this year largely unchanged. Co-coach Heather Oliver said at Monday’s BFNL season launch that her side is well placed an will be better for another year of continuity within the group. “We have the likes of Imogen Sexton and Meg Williams who are still teenagers and have improvement in them so that will be really good for us as a group,” she said. Several sides have new faces at the helm this season, including Gisborne with new coach Kim Bailey. They return the same squad as 2017 and will hope that gun defender Maddy Stewart and young stars Holly Doricic and Melinda Luke can continue their improvement. The Bulldogs host Kangaroo Flat in round one, the Roos to be led by Jaydon Cowling this season. Cowling is an Australian men’s netball representative and will lead the club’s Agrade squad having coached lower grades in previous seasons. Former Kangaroo Flat coach Janelle Hobbs has crossed to South Bendigo and is confident the Bloods can continue to improve their netball program. The Bloods have the bye in round one, with opening opponent Kyneton one of two clubs not fielding an A-grade side, along with Castlemaine. Maryborough also has a round one bye. Eaglehawk has continued its push up the netball ladder and is eyeing a return to finals with its talented squad under Mali Roberts. The Hawks take on Strathfieldsaye, which has seen several players depart in the offseason.

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Thai trip for top trio A GROUP of Bendigo volleyballers are gunning for gold as they this week embarked on a trip to Thailand to compete in the Under-21 Thailand National Championships. Bendigo Academy of Sport athletes Lewis Rob-

What an opportunity to represent their country erts, Bailey Keck and Scott Johnson have all been selected for their first tour with the team. The teenagers aren’t the only athletes to be recently honoured with national selection – Bendigo’s Lauren Cox has been picked to feature in the Australian youth

HIGH FLYING: Bendigo academy volleyballers Bailey Keck (left), Scott Johnson (centre) and Lewis Roberts. Photo: BRENDAN McCARTHY women’s team competing at the Asian championships in May. The Thailand championships tournament is

regularly attended by Australian teams and runs until April 27. The competition will see the teenaged trio of

Roberts, Johnson and Keck come up against some top young talent after spending a week with their Australian teammates at the FIVB Development Centre in Bangkok. Coach Todd Broadbent said he is extremely proud of the trio. “They have all worked really hard to get where they have and very much deserve this selection,” he said. “What an opportunity to represent their country and I am sure they will do an outstanding job in Thailand and represent themselves and the academy well.” Broadbent has also been selected as a coach of the 15-and-under Victorian state team, alongside fellow locals Mark Jensen and Gel Klein-Boonschate. Rye Penny has been selected in that squad for the Australian championships, to be held at the new Bendigo Stadium in August.

East on the hunt for new recruits WITH the winter season fast approaching, the Bendigo East Baseball Club is on the hunt for new players to join its successful program. It is set to be a big campaign for East, as not only does it celebrate its 57th season but September’s threeweek Bendigo Baseball Association finals series will be held at the club’s home base at Ken Wust Oval. He believes the sport can be the perfect way for local cricketers to keep fit during the off-season with matches starting this weekend and running through until September. East’s Brendon Aikman believes the sport has plenty to offer. “It is a different sport, fast paced and a strategic game which is constantly changing,” Aikman said. “You are always learning

as you go and there are so many transferable skills between the sport and cricket. “It is never too late to join and a great way of staying fit and making new friends.” Baseball is open to all players aged above six in Bendigo regardless of gender and with teams graded based on ability, there is a team for everyone’s skill set. “You have to be older than six but apart from that it is open to all,” Aikman said. “It really is an inclusive sport, with senior, junior and women competitions in Victoria. “I love it as a sport and think it is great fun.” The winter season in Bendigo starts on Sunday with registrations still open. For more information visit www.bendigoeast.baseball.com. au

Brave performance at junior titles A BENDIGO Braves squad has battled gamely with the best in the state at the recent Basketball Victoria Country Under-12 Championships. Held in Bendigo last weekend, the championships saw the best teams from regional Victoria in town to be crowned country champions. The event brought about 850 players, 200 team staff members, 60-80 referees and educators and an estimated 5000 supporters through the turnstiles. The Braves boys team comHANDLE: Dash Daniels was a key player for Bendigo. Photo: JARROD POTTER

peted in division one and performed admirably before running into a strong Warrnambool team in the championship final. The visitors ran out 42-37 winners with Talor Byrne, Logan Barby and Oscar Hill each scoring 10 points. Finlay Lockhart scored a game-high 12 points for Bendigo, with Lachlan Borchard and Dash Daniels each adding 10. Traralgon took out the girls championship 37-22 over Sale. The two divison one winners are now eligible to nominate for

the Medibank National Junior Classic, held across the Queen’s Birthday long weekend in Melbourne. Shepparton, Leongatha, Moe and Terang were the other boys winners, while Wodonga, Korumburra and Colac won the remaining girls titles. Basketball Victoria Country manager David Huxtable thanked and congratulated all the teams that participated and made special mention of the coaches, parents, volunteers, staff and referees involved. EPIC: Entries for the 2018 GTE are open. Photo: TIES URIE PHOTOGRAPHY

Race returns to town THIS year’s Cyclescape Golden Triangle Epic is fast approaching and the Bendigo Mountain Bike Club is working hard to make sure everything is ready for next Sunday’s event. Once again, the Golden Triangle Epic has been included in the MTBA national marathon series, the only Victorian round of a five-round series. With more than 50 categories and five distances on offer, organisers say there really is something for everyone, e-bike and relay categories new inclusions for the 2018 Epic. Distances include 15 kilometres, 30km, 50km, 100km and the ultrachallenging 160km, with categories on offer including juniors, elites, single speed and new this year are the relay and e-bikes. A Bendigo Mountain Bike Club spokesperson said the club was keen

to be as inclusive as possible, and encouraged beginners to consider entering the event. “You can even enter as a parent and daughter or parent and son team in the shorter races,” he said. Prizes on offer include Trek bikes, merchandise, local produce and cash, and all proceeds from the race go back into local trail infrastructure like the recently completed pump track, skills loop and shelter. Spectators are also welcome at the race village on the corner of Spring Gully Road and Wattle Drive in Spring Gully, where they will find food vans, live music and a pop up bar, as well as some of Australia’s top riders in action. For more information or to enter the 2018 Golden Triangle Epic, visit www.goldentriangleepic.com

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Borough’s up-Hill battle By JOEL PETERSON

EAGLEHAWK has been dealt an injury blow on the eve of the Bendigo Football Netball League season, with captain Tim Hill to spend an extended stint on the sidelines. Hill suffered a serious ankle injury in a practice match three weeks ago that has seen him in a moon boot. The club remains confident he will not need surgery, a course of action that could potentially see him miss the entire season. The star key defender will spend an extended period on the sidelines, though Bowe remains hopeful that he will be back sooner rather than later. “We’re pretty confident he’ll be back midseason, and we’re lucky in that we have good depth to cover the couple of injuries we have,” he said. He will not be the only star player to miss the opening round across the competition. Interleague defender Brenton Conforti and the versatile Lachie Atherton will also miss the Borough’s home opener through injury. Eaglehawk’s opponent, reigning premier Strathfieldsaye, also enters

the new campaign without some key names. Premiership co-captain Jayden Donaldson is unavailable for the grand final rematch as is recruit Hugh Robertson, while Bryce Curnow is under an injury cloud. Sandhurst will be without premiership players Joel Wharton, Pascale Craig and Josh Hann while two-time Harding medallist Zeb Broadbent and teammate Cal Prest are both suspended. Meantime, Golden Square forward Travis Baird is in doubt heading into Saturday night’s clash with the Dragons at the QEO. The corresponding A-grade netball matchup will serve as a reminder of Sandhurst’s 2017 premiership and one of a number of important games to kick start 2018. While some of the names in the Golden Square side will be very different, Sandhurst returns the bulk of its premiership-winning squad. With improvements from the likes of Meg Williams, Imogen Sexton and Sophie Shoebridge, Dragons co-coach Heather Oliver is confident her side can start the season strongly. Full BFNL previews – Page 30

Volleyball trio set for success BENDIGO’S Bailey Keck, Scott Johnson and Lewis Roberts are off on the trip of a lifetime, jetting to Thailand with a national U21 squad to face some top young talent. – Story Page 31

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