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ISSUE 1044 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2017

GOLDEN PLAN DIGGING DEEP: An artist’s impression of part of the Deborah Mine expansion.

By STEVE KENDALL

A $6 million expansion of the Central Deborah Mine site has been unveiled as a major part of cementing its position as one of Bendigo’s premier attractions.

The new master plan proposes a major upgrade to the experiences offered on the mine’s surface as well as a city by night tram trip.

The upgrades also include a new gold interpretive centre and an enhanced food and drinks offering that will include evening events.

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Deborah Mine aims to be tourism hub

Bendigo’s tram services will also run at night as part of the plan.

Bendigo Heritage Attractions CEO Peter Abbott said the upgrades form part of a vision to see Central Deborah become a tourism hub when exploring Bendigo.

“It’s the biggest change in the mine’s history,” he said.

“What started out as a gold panning experience has grown

considerably, but the site has remained underdeveloped.”

Mr Abbott said the plan is part of a larger expansion tied in with the underground tours.

“While the underground mine tours are rated the number one tourism experience in Bendigo on TripAdvisor, the surface experiences have remained static for many years,” he said.

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see it as a way for people to travel to the mine from the CBD and have an entree on the way,” Mr Abbott said.

“Visitors can go to the museum for a light show and a meal and then travel back on the tram.

“The Central Deborah Mine will be the hub for the evening.”

The idea is to showcase the legacy of Bendigo’s gold rush and make the mine a site that is used through the day and early evenings.

“The expansion of services on the surface will see the site being used for a wider range of activities, as well as providing a base for night time exploration of Bendigo, which has been identified as a gap in the city’s tourism offering.”

The night tram plan means the reintroduction of the restaurant tram to service.

“It only seats 25 people, but we

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LOCAL developers are being encouraged to provide advice to council on how to incorporate environmentally sustainable design principles into new residential and commercial subdivisions.

The City of Greater Bendigo, along with seven other regional councils, is part of a study to define best-practice environmentally sustainable design for subdivisions across the participating council areas.

The study will look at ways of improving subdivision design and construction techniques to provide the best opportunity for new homes to be energy and water efficient (and therefore have lower running costs) as well as comfortable and safe to live in.

This study includes a cost benefit analysis to ensure environmentally sustainable design principles promote housing affordability and do not financially disadvantage developers.

The city has also adopted a revised sustainable buildings policy to increase the sustainable design credentials of the city’s new building projects and is trialling free, no obligation sustainable design assessments for selected planning permit applications.

Strategy and growth director Bernie O’Sullivan said incorporating good design principles into a development could have many benefits.

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the Returned and Services League in the lead up to one of the most sombre and important days on the organisation’s calendar.

This year marks the 99th anniversary of the Armistice which ended World War I. Each year on this day Australians observe one minute’s silence at 11 am, in memory of those who died or suffered in all wars and armed conflicts.

POPPY DAY: Kate Briggs and Jennifer Ward with local agents. design should be considered at the very early stages of building homes, when land is subdivided,” Mr O’Sullivan said.

“As well as lower energy costs, good design can mean lower greenhouse gas emissions, increased biodiversity, more shade (which reduces the urban ‘heat island’ effect) and increased water efficiency.

“Ultimately the city would like to achieve more climate resilient neighbourhoods and provide future land owners with the best opportunity to construct the most efficient and environmentally sustainable home.”

The study has been funded by a $65,000 grant from the

state government’s Collaborative Council Sustainability Fund Partnership Program.

A workshop for developers will be held at the Bendigo library on Tuesday, November 21, from 2pm to 4pm. To register your interest please email esd@bendigo. vic.gov.au THE real estate industry has once again set aside competitive rivalries to help promote Remembrance Day by selling poppies at stalls across the central business district.

Every year, members of the Bendigo division of the Real Estate Institute of Victoria donate their time to support the activities of

THE Reserve Bank of Australia this week opted to leave the cash rate on hold once again, marking the 15th consecutive month that the reserve bank has left the official cash rate on hold at the historically low setting of 1.5 per cent.

Mortgage Choice chief executive officer John Flavell labelled the decision unsurprising.

“The latest data would suggest the Australian economy is performing relatively well at the moment,” he said.

“Property price growth has started to slow across some markets, which is largely in line with expectations. At the same time, we are starting to see signs of improvement in consumer sentiment and business conditions, while unemployment remains low by historical standards.”

Regardless of a person’s individual circumstances, Mr Flavell said now was the right time for people to review their financial situation.

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Green light for Aspire

By Sharon kemp

BIG ticket items including a new religious precinct and a landmark medium-density housing development in Bendigo will come before City of Greater Bendigo councillors next week, both with recommendations for approval.

Council officers have also recommended a final approval for a contentious urban flood study that will affect another 5500 greater Bendigo residences, either through inclusion or removal from a proposed overlay, the culmination of years of work by the council and the Northern Central Catchment Management Authority.

The Bendigo Urban Flood Study has been challenged by residents who

have questioned the accuracy of input data and the subsequent modelling of flood behaviour in various scenarios.

The council’s agenda outlines the results of a further study commissioned to test the input and modelling, and which found that despite having faults, it was appropriate to be used as basis for an determining a flood overlay.

The University of New South Wales study found that “all flood models are approximations of flood behaviour, especially in complex floodplains such as Bendigo”, the study used the best practice modelling practices but the report could “have been improved by better documentation of information”.

Stage is set for blues BENDIGO singer Sherri Parry kicked launched the seventh Bendigo Blues and Roots Festival in fine style yesterday morning, kicking off the weekend in the Hargreaves Mall.

If you’re a blues fan or not, there is plenty to see and do, with 140 acts performing across 50 venues, including shows at both the Capital Theatre and Ulumbarra.

The Festival’s Main Event at UIumbarra on Saturday will feature legendary Australian songwriter Shane Howard, inspiring Arnhem Land songwriter and guitarist Yirrmal in addition to Queensland blues legends Hat Fitz and Cara.

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first act: Sherri Parry.

The urban flood study, if ultimately approved by the planning minister, will be used as planning information for managing flood risk.

Among other big items before councillors on Wednesday night is the development proposal for the

outdoor areas for community gatherings and events, an education and resource centre with programs for all age groups, and a business hub including a café, retail outlet, spaces for business meetings and events, parishioner and social gatherings and more.

Council officers have also recommended a final approval for a contentious urban flood study multi-million-dollar Aspire precinct which will showcase faith on the goldfields.

If it gets the go ahead, the project will include a main interpretive centre with space for permanent and temporary exhibitions, indoor and

In the council agenda, officers have described Aspire as having positive economic and social impacts for the city “and is a good planning outcome” despite objections based on parking availability.

The proposed Lansell Crest medi-

um-density development in Bendigo East is also up for consideration following a panel and advisory committee report which recommended lifting the cap that limits the number of residences on the land to 65.

Birchgrove Properties has a development plan to build 104 homes in various sizes and price categories.

Council officers described the panel recommendations as an unusual and a solid outcome which demonstrates the council had properly and comprehensively considered the issues in line with planning policy.

Objections to the lifting the cap, and to the development plan, included the level of density and the impact on traffic and neighbourhood character.

Firefighters have new role FIREFIGHTERS in Bendigo this week joined regional colleagues in an initiative that aims to better coordinate regional emergency responses.

Bendigo CFA firefighters have undergone first aid and CPR training and will now act as emergency medical responders, providing a first line of call to emergencies.

The CFA and Ambulance Victoria-led program has been rolled out in 27 brigades around the state, mostly on Melbourne’s urban fringe.

Their priority will remain on fires, but they will also be called to matters such as car crashes and other incidents where patients who have had a cardiac arrest need urgent medical attention.

It will only be necessary for them to provide the medical attention if they are first on scene, before paramedics.

The program began locally on Thursday, after more than 45 local career firefighters were trained to be able to respond to provide urgent medical care.

CFA district two operations manager Bill Johnstone said residents should not be concerned if they call for an ambulance and the CFA responds first.

“The data pretty clearly shows that with cardiac arrests the quicker the response and intervention the higher the chance of the outcome being better for the patient,” Mr Johnstone said.

“The ambulances are out on the road all the time, so this is a program where if we can get there to help out before they arrive, we will.

“It’s just strengthening the existing partnership between the CFA and Ambulance Victoria.”

Mr Johnstone said there isn’t a concern that firefighters may be overloaded with the additional responsibility.

“Ultimately we have our primary core business and we will still maintain that as our priority, this is just something else that we can provide to the community,” he said.

“We provide so much to the community that is a lot more than just a fire service. This is a very clear, very public demonstration of that. It’s just a good fit.”

Ambulance Victoria CEO Tony Walker added the program was already well-established at the Metropolitan Fire Brigade. – Joel Peterson

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Mine aims to be tourism hub 3From Page 1 Mr Abbott said the new interpretive centre at Central Deborah will be the longawaited museum that Bendigo has been missing.

It will tell the story of gold in Bendigo, from discovery and expansion, through to the contemporary gold mining industry.

“The surface experiences that are currently provided

are generally static in nature and really undersell the opportunity the site provides,” Mr Abbott said.

“The new master plan maintains the heritage values of the site and makes it central to the whole of the Bendigo tourism industry.

“We are very excited that this development will also make the night restaurant tram experience more viable in the longer term and

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The master plan will need the support of local, state and federal governments to become a reality.

“We’re working on funding and aim to be on the City of Greater Bendigo council’s priority list that is taken into the state election,” Mr Abbott said.

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Battle for heritage site

By SHARON KEMP

AN action group advocating for the former Nanga Gnulle wants heritage protection assured for the 45-year-old Alistair Knox-designed house before the City of Greater Bendigo makes any decision about the development of land surrounding the historic house.

But the council insists it is trying to make it easier for residents by concurrently running the two processes – applying a heritage overlay over the house and assessing a development plan for the 1.9 hectares of land in Harley Street, Strathdale.

The Friends of Nanga Gnulle group is demanding to know why the council only released on November 1 the consultants’ reports that underpinned its August decision to put a heritage overlay on the house, with a boundary of five metres, a barrier that the group plan to fight to have extended.

Council records show the report by Built Heritage Pty Ltd on the house was delivered in March and the developer had amended its plan by mid-July to allow for an overlay on the house, with a 5m curtilage.

In the process, the developer reduced lots in the subdivision by one to 14. That amended development plan was gazetted on October 24 and the comment period closed on Tuesday, although acting statutory planning manager Emma Bryant said council would accept late submissions.

“Council will consider all objections to the permit application when the application is reported to council at a future council meeting, which is likely to be in the new year,” Ms Bryant said.

“Given the public interest in the site, the council ensured the notice periods overlapped so that all the information relating to the site was available to the public during both

advertising periods.”

But the group is concerned the development will be decided before it has a chance to be heard on the overlay issue.

“These concurrent processes impact each other, and the herit-

Council will consider all objections age issues should be completed first with public debate and ability to comment before the planning permit is considered,” Friends of Nanga Gnulle Action Group member Megan Anderson said.

“The release on October 24 of the amended proposal to demolish the property previously known as Nanga Gnulle has left us seriously wondering about the secrecy and lack of transparency of the [council] planning department, and other council representatives.”

National Trust of Australia also called for the release of the Built Heritage report when advocacy manager Felicity Watson wrote to mayor Margaret O’Rourke in August imploring councillors to ensure “that the boundary of the proposed heritage overlay should provide an appropriate landscape context for the dwelling, based on the assessed significance of the place”.

Ms Watson repeated that position in a statement to the Bendigo Weekly: “The National Trust will be advocating for a heritage overlay to be applied to the house, along with an appropriate buffer to protect its setting.”

But she praised the council for responding to community concerns “about the future of Nanga Gnulle, and for seeking independent expert advice to guide a response to the current subdivision plans”.

Despite the timing of the two processes, Ms Bryant said the heritage overlay “will be resolved prior to the subdivision proposal being finalised”.

“Submitters to the amendment are able to request we change the extent of the overlay,” she said.

The consultants’ reports were only released on November 1 when the exhibition period for the overlay started “as documents can be amended up until this time”.

The report itself says the house is notable for the amount of salvaged material that it contains, including from significant structures that had been demolished.

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“I got that wrong,” she said laughing. “What I’ve seen of the gallery is tantalising. I could be in any major metropolitan city in the world.”

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A TOUCH of glamour came to town on Wednesday when Hollywood actress Jane Seymour visited the Edith Head exhibition at the Bendigo Art Gallery.

After completing her commitments amidst the merry go round of the Melbourne Cup, Seymour was keen to make the

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Telstra has agreed to make amends to 42,000 customers who signed up to contracts between September 2015 and November 2017.

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The relevant Telstra offerings included a super fast speed boost plan which advertised maximum download speeds of up to 100 megabits per second and maximum upload speeds of up to 40Mbps.

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Drug ban impacts

By Sharon kemp

THE fallout from the criminalisation of synthetic drugs will be known within a month when stockpiles bought before the legal changes have run out.

Bendigo Community Health Services workers are reminding users that support is available if they are distressed about changes to the availability of synthetic drugs which they say have been widely available and used in the city.

Bart McGill, senior worker harm reduction, said he had experience with people who had withdrawn from synthetic drugs.

“There can be complexities, but we can manage them,” he said.

“If you do need support, we have a range of services, if you have been using synthetic cannabis or other drugs for an extended period of time and you are finally at a point of time when you need to talk, then make contact with us.”

It has been more than a week since new laws banning the sale of synthetic drugs came into effect and Mr McGill said there were anecdotal reports of distress among users.

“Synthetic cannabis has

been one of the more common substances retailed in the region,” he said.

“It is so variable, one batch can be significantly stronger than the next and that has been a message to people who use these drugs.

“At the moment, we are seeing the consequences of the law change, there are a lot of people in significant distress because

There can be complexities they cannot as easily access this product as before.”

Synthetic drugs, those which are designed to mimic the effects of illicit drugs such as cannabis and ecstasy, were previously available over the counter.

But as of last Tuesday, dealers will face two years in jail or more than $38,000 in fines if caught.

The state-wide ban means it is illegal to produce, sell or promote any substances that have a psychoactive effect, regardless of

their chemical make up.

The new laws also give police the power to search and seize any psychoactive drugs, in the same way police can search for any illicit drug.

Mr McGill said users may have previously had a degree of comfort from having legal access to the drugs.

“One of the misconceptions has been that because these products have been sold via a shop, there was some quality control, or product control or even a safety associated with it, and nothing could be further from the truth,” he said.

“We do know that people who use drugs, and those who have problematic levels of use, they tend to be poly drug users.

“It would follow logic that it would increase to another drug.”

Mr McGill said when changes in legislation in substance abuse take affect, stockpiling often happens ahead of these becoming law, so it is quite likely people will be sitting on a stash for a couple of weeks.

“When that starts to diminish, if something else doesn’t take its place, as in another vendor, then we would imagine we will get a shift, in demand for services,” he said.

Dry days ahead for Camp Hill THE leaky roof in the heritagelisted main building at Camp Hill Primary School will soon be no longer, after education minister James Merlino yesterday announced $250,000 worth of funding for repairs.

Camp Hill is one of more than 100 schools to receive Victorian government funding for upgrades to facilities, worth a total of $24 million.

The building was opened in 1878 and will undergo $250,000 worth of repairs to its roof to ensure its safety, which has been a concern for members of the school community.

The building was designed

by Melbourne architect Henry Bastow, who is also responsible for several other similar facilities across the state.

Victorian education minister James Merlino was on hand to make the announcement, along with member for Bendigo East Jacinta Allan, and met with Camp Hill principal Chris Barker and several grade six students.

The funding is specifically designed to repair existing facilities that are not up to scratch, not to build new ones.

Mr Merlino said the government was ensuring that the fa-

cilities at Camp Hill, and other schools, were up to the standards expected by the community and commensurate with the level of education offered.

“We engage with schools across Victoria and they let us know if there are things that they can’t fix,” he said.

“There’s our maintenance funding that we’re announcing, there’s urgent maintenance required for critical problems.”

Camp Hill also received $49,000 worth of funding in the latest state budget to remove trees in poor condition and repair boundary fencing.

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Remembering those who fell Descendants of Bendigo soldiers who served in World War I will honour their memory when the city’s Field of Remembrance is placed in Queen Victoria Gardens today at noon.

More than 40 new crosses will be added to the field, the city’s special Centenary of Anzac project which started in 2015.

Among descendants will be Stewart Harris who will place a cross for his great-grandfather Ar-

thur Ernest Proud who enlisted in 21st Australian Infantry Battalion, serving on the Western Front.

Proud, whose name appears on the Quarry Hill Primary School honour roll, was a plumber before enlisting in 1916.

He was wounded in May 1917 and died aged 35 in England on November 14, 1918 of influenza.

Bendigo’s Field of Remembrance is expected to grow to 400 crosses by November 2018, the

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COURT OUT: The tennis complex has hosted international competition this week. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN THE Bendigo Tennis Complex has been lauded by politicians and players alike as it hosts its first international event this week.

The facility was opened in an official capacity on Sunday with a full complement of representatives from the three levels of government and the sport’s governing bodies.

The centre itself was open for business more than a month ago and has held junior tournaments, but this week’s Bendigo Festival of Tennis and Bendigo International Pro Tour event are the biggest ticket items to hit the new courts.

With stage one of the redevelopment complete, grandstand seating will be installed next year with further works also taking place around the complex.

The new pavilion and centre court precinct is its showpiece and new international standard courts will allow the Bendigo Tennis Association to host more big events in years to come.

Seven-time Wimbledon doubles winner Todd Woodbridge was one of Tennis Australia’s representatives at the event and said the redevelopment put the Nolan Street facility up there with any regional

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“The great thing about this is you have the junior development with the hot shots, you have great club facilities and then you can cater for the international events like our Pro Tour tournaments and challenger events,” he said.

“It’s so important to have these facilities in regional areas.”

Players such as 2017 Davis Cup representative John Millman and women’s would number 16 Ash Barty have played in Bendigo in recent seasons.

Woodbridge says Bendigo has the potential to not only launch the ca-

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“These facilities and these events are the proving ground,” he said.

Local, state and federal levels of government were all involved in funding the redevelopment, and all paid tribute to the determination of the BTA’s Leon Retallick and Paul Henshall in pushing for the project.

“It’s been a long time coming, we still have stages two and three to complete, but so far we couldn’t be happier,” BTA president Paul Henshall said.

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“He has overseen the development of the waste services review, which is a large and ongoing piece of work, and the rollout of the organics collection service to urban Bendigo and Marong.

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Mr Lloyd spent 12 months with the Bendigo council in charge of bringing major projects to completion.

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It is expected thousands of locals and visitors alike will embrace the festival on September 1, 2018.

The event will showcase Bendigo’s public spaces and gold rush architecture with installations, exhibitions, films, lighting, projection, music and performance.

delegates in town BENDIGO has hosted a delegation from the Indonesian government, in town to discuss community development in regional areas.

The delegation from the Indonesian ministry of villages spoke to residents and business people and council as part of a University of Melbourneled program supported by the Australian government.

University of Melbourne academic, Rachael Diprose, is hosting the 15 Australia Awards Indonesian Fellows as part of a 15-day fellowship program.

Counil hosted lunch for the party before setting off on a walking tour of the CBD to hear the story of Bendigo.

Dr Diprose said the visit provides a unique opportunity for people in our region to engage and collaborate.

It’s the christmas market Zonta is holding its Christmas market on Saturday November 18 from 10.30am until 3pm, at the Bendigo Club, Park Road, Strathdale.

You can shop in indoor comfort at 40 stalls which will offer items such as: decorations, Christmas cakes, plants, jewellery, soaps, embroidery, cards, children’s toys and dolls and many more gift ideas.

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The 2011 Tour de France winner and four-time Olympian Cadel Evans AM enthralled local cyclists, business and civic leaders during a number of guest appearances in Bendigo on Wednesday.

Evans was in Bendigo to promote the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race to cycling enthusiasts throughout regional Victoria, and to share his insights on resilience and leadership at a City of Greater Bendigo, Be.Bendigo and Deakin University function at Ulumbarra Theatre.

In his maiden visit to Bendigo, Evans said Deakin University was a huge part of January’s race and a significant contributor to many regional communities, including here in Bendigo.

This year marks the third staging of the Great Ocean Road Race, and Evans said he was keen to see the women’s event continue to improve and gain greater acceptance and regard within the cycling ranks.

He also acknowledged local cycling coach Matt Wallace with whom he once lived with in Europe as the pair trained for a mountain bike world cup as his main connection to the local cycling community, and encouraged more local riders to take part in the public rides on offer, or to volunteer, for January’s Great Ocean Road Race.

Evans also implored anyone looking for success in their own endeavours to stay focussed and committed.

“Don’t give up, surround yourself with good people and work very, very hard,” he said.

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Later, at the Bicycle Centre Bendigo store, Evans appeared more at ease in an environment he is far more used to, mingling with local cyclists, signing autographs and having his photo taken for local fans.

He then attended an intimate VIP function at Ulumbarra Theatre before taking to the stage for a “Keeping the Pedals Moving” event alongside local cycling stars Peta Mullens and Chris Hamilton and in front of more than 500 cycling enthusiasts and local residents.

They were keen to learn some of the secrets as to what motivated Evans throughout his long career.

Mullens and Hamilton were similarly inspiring, particularly to the large number of young cyclists just starting out in the sport.

The pair’s professionalism, passion and dedication to their chosen sport shone through on a night where cycling stood proud, and those lucky enough to be there knew they had just witnessed something quite remarkable.

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RECOVERING from drug or alcohol addiction is as tough as it gets but worth every sober minute.

The rolling positive impact is felt for generations of Australians to come, according to the leader and recent graduates of a Bendigo rehab program.

Three graduates of Transformations, the Connect Church-led residential rehab pro-

gram with two houses in Bendigo, can attest to the challenges of getting clean, but also to the profound changes it has made to their lives, and their families.

The program’s success is why its director, Richard Gibbs, wants a detox centre built in the city, which he says he could operate.

Mr Gibbs said Transformations had vacant beds, but with nowhere local to detox, people were struggling to meet the entry criteria of being seven days clean.

Supervisory role GAYLE Morris is wonderfully articulate, a mother of two slowly rebuilding family relationships, a self-confessed high-functioning addict until alcohol took charge and she reached rock bottom in a psychiatric ward after several suicide attempts.

That was less than two years ago, and after 13 months of living in a Transformations house, missing her children but healing to become a full-time mother rather than the part-time parent she admits she had become while drinking, Gayle graduated from the four-step program and is now working as a supervisor in the women’s residence.

She admits she felt after two weeks that she had done

Life changing TWENTY-one-year-old Marshall Coulter’s words have the weight of 18 months of recovery from entering the program as a young alcoholic and pill addict, to graduating two weeks ago.

Like Gayle, he has also trained to stay on with the program as a supervisor, and is embracing a life that was counter-intuitive before training in Transformations.

“I came here and my life has changed,” Marshall said.

“Life is great, before the program I was a pretty quiet, I would still say I am introverted but I struggled very much to communicate with other people.

“I would use alone all the time, but since I have been here I have opened up completely, these guys are my family, my friends.

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GAYLE MORRIS all the work she needed to and was ready to return home to her children. Fortunately, she was convinced to stay.

“It is really challenging, there were lots of tears, lots of outbursts,” Gayle said.

“It is the most selfless act you can do is to put away your feelings of wanting to be with your child, it is really, really tough being away from them, especially for women who have younger ones. Some have got babies, and for them it is really hard.

“But you know it is the best thing for the child, sometimes the best thing is putting your feelings at bay and healing yourself.”

Life for Gayle as a graduate is “actually really good”.

“There is purpose to life now, there is absolute purpose whereas I didn’t have any before,” she said.

“It is hectic, it is meaty, it is fun, it is still challenging, but it is also really good.”

It is a long way to travel from believing her children were better off without her.

STEPPING OUT: It’s a new world for Gayle and Marshall. Photos: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Managing recovery TRISTAN Dengler is managing his recovery after graduation in Melbourne, more than an hour from roundthe-clock support in the Bendigo house.

He says his days have changed from a $1000-a-day ice habit, theft and imprisonment to full-time employment, a home and car and good health.

And he is closer to his children. His post-Transformations recovery has included a regrettable return to smoking cigarettes, but his 13 months of training is holding him steady.

Tristan said he had tried and failed in other rehab programs, but succeeded in Transformations because it covered so many life lessons he hadn’t been taught.

“Without their continued support, it is very difficult to

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I was looking for through my childhood and at high school, that I didn’t get.”

Completely outside his previous life experience, Marshall’s work with Transformations in the men’s house means he has confronting conversations with house mates.

“It can be pretty confronting on stuff that can be quite embarrassing,” he said.

Notwithstanding the sheer challenge of working through

emotional pain, new people are often at their lowest.

Many, like him, have attempted suicide and been hospitalised before deciding on change.

He, also like others, relapsed during time away from the centre.

The honesty demanded of him by Richard and program leader Dylan Whelan, also a graduate, brought him back three times.

integrate,” he said.

“But I have learned my strengths and weaknesses.

“Before the program, I didn’t know how to budget, I didn’t know how to work out a weekly meal plan and use it.”

It also helps that Richard and Dylan are persistent in checking in and offering continued support, and Tristan said he felt he was with family when he attended church services in Bendigo rather than in Melbourne.

Reasons to stay DYLAN Whelan has been clean of a heroin addiction for five years after graduating in Bendigo in 2014, admitted as the program first started.

He is the person who will tell anyone who wants to leave before graduating why they shouldn’t go.

“A lot of people want to

RICHARD Gibbs said he would offer to operate a detox facility if one was built in Bendigo, a need he is agitating for.

“We refused four people last week because they couldn’t find anywhere to detox, if they can’t get into a detox centre, they are gone,” he said, adding there was typically a window of 24 hours before a potential participant in the program would go back to using if they were without support.

“People are throwing money at the end product but they are not throwing money at the detox part.”

After five years with the program, watch-

leave before the 12 months, but people aren’t ready until they are honest and choose to be accountable, until they have true friendships or true professional relationships,” Dylan said.

“If they choose to be accountable, they will be alright, if they get that, they have got a real good chance, but if they are still deceptive and try to hide stuff, it is the first signs of an attitude or behaviour that hasn’t left.”

Now in a program leadership position, Dylan is seeing from others’ perspective how difficult it is to detox in Bendigo in order to enter rehab programs.

He said the community had a right to be fearful when it came to ice.

People entering the program for ice addiction equals those with alcohol addiction, accounting each for 40 per cent of participants.

ing participants battle their demons and walk away with a different life language at the end, Richard is mindful that their work is changing the future for the generations that come after them.

“It is generational, so these guys graduate and we have three this year, and if they get it right, that affects hundreds of people in the future, hundreds of people who are not on the dole, who have a job, who are good mums and good dads, because these guys are changing that in their families, they are learning a new way of doing things,” he said.

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A loong step The Ballarat to Bendigo Loong To Loong Walk arrived in the city on Tuesday.

The walk team camped and listened to local community histories along the way, visited museums and historic sites to pay respect to the gold miners, including the Chinese miners, who made a great contributions to early Australia.

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Desert victory ON October 31, 1917, 800 officers and troopers of the 4th and 12th Australian Light Horse charged the Turkish-held Beersheba in what is now southern Israel.

The charge was a victory in an attack that had failed earlier in the day.

The light horsemen penetrated the defences,

dismounted and took the town, capturing the wells and driving out the defenders.

One hundred years later to the day, 100 riders re-enacted the event, a turning point in the desert war, and among them was Bendigo’s Rod Pinder.

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He saw active service in Iraq, and had been a regular attendee in Light Horse uniform for more than 20 years at services of remembrance in Bendigo.

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PROUD MOMENT: Rod Pinder, at left, carries the 4th Light Horse pennant.

BENDIGO LINKS: Warrant Officer Class Two Rod Pinder serving in Iraq and, above, carrying the pennant at Beersheba.

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one for Mr Pinder, his grandfather saw service with the 4th Light Horse at Gallipoli.

“As a little kid I was always interested in the Light Horse, because of my grandfather I suppose, and on this recent trip it was interesting to follow in the footsteps of the guys,” he said.

“We spent two days on Gallipoli and went right into the bush.

It’s pretty overgrown now.

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“Before the re-enactment we paraded in front of the Israeli Prime Minister and our Prime Minister and it seemed the whole of Israel was there too, there were thousands of people.

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A national conversation

YOUTH experiences of cultural diversity was the key subject at a roundtable event hosted by the Centre for Multicultural Youth and the Scanlon Foundation on Wednesday.

The event at the Golden Dragon Museum was called in response to issues raised in the foundation’s experiences and challenges discussion paper, released in September 2017.

Attendees made of local young people and representatives from local council, community and business sectors discussed topics including immigration, multiculturalism, discrimination and political engagement.

Foundation CEO Anthea Hancocks said the roundtable was an opportunity to add Bendigo’s voice to a national conversation on cultural diversity.

“Our goal was to discuss Bendigo’s perspective on how local young people are interacting with cultural diversity, particularly given its unique, multicultural community,” she said.

“Recently, there has been much discussion about the impact of local multiculturalism and this event provided an op-

long table event: Cultural diversity was on the agenda this week. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN portunity to hear first-hand experiences of our young people, to help inform and generate constructive, broader conversa-

tions.”

Key findings of the young adults and cultural diversity paper highlighted the complexity of

discrimination, while also indicating a positive level of optimism about the future of multicultural Australia.

Learning about life International students will have more opportunities to immerse themselves in Bendigo life, thanks to a Study Melbourne Victorian government grant.

La Trobe University international student services coordinator Badraa Al-Darkazly has received a $19,000 grant in conjunction with Loddon Campaspe Multicultural Services to help connect students to the community, increase their support networks and share their culture with locals.

Ms Al-Darkazly said the cash would fund a program of free and low-cost activities in the city.

“The program will help our students to engage in Australian culture, make friends and increase their vocational and employment skills,” she said.

“We’re looking to fund five initiatives, including a soccer program with local clubs during university semesters.

“We will also engage students in a cultural exchange program, whereby they spend time with locals in a supported environment.

“We know from past experience this helps to develop lasting friendships, increase mental wellbeing and reduce social isolation for students who are new to Bendigo from other countries.”

Ms Al-Darkazly said the benefits of such programs also extended to the wider community.

“Our international students make a great contribution to Bendigo, far beyond the campus,” she said.

“Many of them become muchvalued volunteers and employees and help add to the growing multicultural awareness in Bendigo”.

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Uniform approach The spectacle of the next level of cruelty visited upon the hapless Manus refugees by the Australian government is more than I, and my friends, can stand.

One of my friends, usually a tough cookie, burst into tears of shame, rage and pity at a restaurant after she heard the news of the abandonment of these innocent men by the Australian government.

Why are politicians of the major parties afraid to break ranks and stand up for humanitarian values, the values we as Australians used to think our country stood for?

There are many practical options they could take without losing face. For instance, we should provide food and clean water to these men. They are our responsibility. Open the medical centre on Manus again, for them and for the locals if necessary.

Or better still, accept the offer of New Zealand to house these refugees within their community.

The refugees could be prevented from coming to Australia still, although if I were them I’d never want to even visit such a heartless place, let alone live here.

We must act now in line with our conscience. The Manus refugees are innocent people and we must not use them as scapegoats.

Pauline Hanson can’t be allowed to rule the roost.

If you feel the same way, please write or phone our political “leaders” and ask them to take immediate action to alleviate the plight of the Manus refugees.

Wendy Radford, Mandurang South

Reviews fall on deaf ears There can be no doubt that the decision by Planning Panels Victoria to approve an East Bendigo development had already been decided.

After attending a number of meetings their story changed from one meeting to the next and it was clear that this was no more than an exercise to take the heat off council and their greedy grab for rates under an ill-conceived compact city agenda The parcel of land under the current planning laws allowed for around 60 dwellings and now will see more than 100 and will surely open the door for other developers to argue for the same or even more.

The review into the council rates, fees and charges also pointed

to council getting back to its core business and abandoning these development ideas.

With our rates already around the highest in the state and double Victoria’s average, to claim our rate payers support others outside our region is a ridiculous argument to put forward.

Stuart Symes, Epsom

Backhaus Estate disappearing The advertisement for the auction of two Backhaus Estate properties in Bendigo’s CBD, Bendigo Weekly, November 3, recalls the controversy associated with the sale of 32 parcels of land in rural areas in 2009.

When the pioneer Bendigo priest Dr Henry Backhaus died in 1882, he left his very large holding of real estate to a charitable trust forever, the income from which was to go to the local Catholic church.

At that stage, the real estate consisted of 90 parcels of land in Bendigo and suburbs and 156 parcels more than 2800 hectares (7000 acres) in rural areas.

This situation prevailed until the late 1950s when the Supreme Court authorised the trustees of the estate to sell some 55 parcels of land for the benefit of the estate.

Further court judgements since then have allowed about 150 additional parcels to be sold.

The stark reality now is that the estate holds a mere 40 parcels of land, of which 19 have churches or schools on them and produce no income.

In a court judgement in 1976, the trust was said to be primarily one involving real estate and the trustees stated in court papers in 2007 that they had no desire to alter the character of this.

The trustees also stated that a major reason for the sales was to provide funds for reinvestment purposes. However, it would seem that if sales continue as in the past, it will not be very long before there is no land remaining in which to invest.

If the trust is desperate for funds, perhaps some of the annual distribution which it makes to the beneficiary – $850,000 in 2012 – could be used for reinvestment, in other words a little short term pain for long term gain.

Mal Nolan, Ironbark

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Be seen and stay alive As a member of the lycra brigade for close on 60 years I worry about the health of road cyclists now, with so many more cars on our roads, it becomes more dangerous.

Drivers texting and using handheld phones are a frightening added hazard.

One big problem is the fact that cyclists are relatively small fragile objects and at times difficult to spot, particularly where black is often the predominant colour for cycling apparel manufacturers. Add to this mix, poor or no lighting, and you have a recipe for disaster.

I would encourage all roadies to wear extra bright colours, use excellent lighting on their bikes, whether night or day, respect all road users and for drivers to put away those mobile devices while at the wheel.

Michael McKenzie, Strathdale

What goes around...

Re: “Poultry firm has bare bird” Bendigo Weekly, November 3, the recent pandemic of deaths from the flu this year is a timely reminder of “What goes around; comes around.”

While the flu is a viral disease and antibiotics work on bacteria, overuse of antibiotics still affects one’s immunity and thus makes us susceptible to other micro-organ-

isms. The Bare Bird promotion by Hazeldenes and Coles is a small step towards ,assisting bacterial and viral resistance.

However, we should be pushing to abolish all unnecessary antibiotic usage in agriculture and replace it with humane husbandry.

This is a prime example of pure greed.

Maria Liew, Woodend

Don’t blame the animal I read the letter from Rachael Goldsmith, Bendigo Weekly, November 3.

Rachael is obviously very frustrated by her neighbours allowing their cats to use her garden as a litter box. I would be too.

She then reminds us of the harm that cats can do to wildlife, which kind of negates her argument.

We are either looking at domestic cats who have such a small environment that they must use garden beds as a toilet, or, we have cats which are ranging and murdering the wildlife. They are not both.

I agree with her, the expectations of what is expected of people deciding to own an animal are much greater than they used to be.

When I was a kid, you bought home a kitten and a tin of Jellymeat, job done. Not any more.

Earlier in the year we lost our

greatly loved cat, at age 16. My wife spent hours looking at adoption sites and found a young cat at a cat refuge, so we drove to Melbourne, and came home with Flynn.

We take our responsibility as parents of the cat very seriously. He spends all night and much of the day inside.

Our home is fully fenced, but we only let him out when we are able to be outside with him. He enjoys pottering around when we are gardening or doing jobs outside.

Not everyone has the interest in their animals to do that. That is not the animal’s fault.

Murray McPhie, Epsom

Literary test needed In response to calls for an audit of members of parliament that would include the local member for Bendigo Lisa Chesters on their citizenship status, the federal treasurer Scott Morrison has scoffed that the government will not establish a Minister for Genealogy.

Perhaps it would be more appropriate for the Minister for Education to carry out a literary test to see if they can read.

What is at issue is the Attorney General’s poor judgement in placing the parliament at odds with the judiciary.

Mick Sandiford, Bendigo

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Federal farce

FEDERAL politics is usually something most Australians don’t care for much, but lately it’s been hard to avoid the cringeworthy antics going on in our national capital and within the major parties.

It’s incredulous to think that the coalition’s wafer-thin majority in the House of Representatives could disintegrate should the citizenship fiasco continue to roll along, putting Bill Shorten at the head of the queue to become the next Prime Minister of this country.

This whole saga is a disgrace, and serves to highlight how ignorant some candidates were prior to becoming elected representatives when they completed their preselection paperwork without full consideration for their individual circumstances.

It’s almost inconceivable to think that Mr Shorten could ultimately seize the leadership of this country by this painful process of elimination that has not only undermined the effectiveness of the government, it’s practically stopped it in its tracks.

And it could happen, not be-

Editorial Comment cause Mr Shorten won a vote, but because the coalition served up candidates who were not eligible to stand for parliament at the time.

Further, the Prime Minister’s blustering claims that his then deputy Barnaby Joyce would surely survive the High Court’s determination and emerge triumphant is an embarrassment both to Mr Turnbull and the government.

Surrendering power on the succession of technicalities would be just as bitter a pill to swallow.

Government should be won or lost via the ballot box and the vote of the people – not on technicalities, and the Australian people are owed a series of apologies for what has been uncovered and taken place in recent times.

The other major point of controversy that has dominated the media for the past couple of months is the

same sex marriage postal survey, with an announcement of the survey result by the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ chief statistician due next week.

What happens next is anyone’s guess.

The government says if respondents vote no, then that’s game over., and it won’t pursue legalising samesex marriage in this term of parliament or the next, if indeed it wins ins the next election, whenever that might be.

For its part, Labor continues to reiterate its promise to legislate same-sex marriage within 100 days if it wins government, either at the next election, or anytime sooner, should the citizenship saga continue to claim coalition scalps.

It’s been stated before that this survey was always an extravagant waste of taxpayers’ funds, but once the results are in the government’s hands, it must act.

Politicians must do what they are empowered to do as representatives of their electorates and settle this issue with the respect we all deserve.

opinion

By MEGAN ANDERSON on behalf of the Friends of Nanga Gnulle Action Group

THE release on October 24 of the amended proposal to demolish the property known as Nanga Gnulle has left us disillusioned about the inaccuracies and lack of transparency in the planning application and heritage reports accepted by the Bendigo planning department.

It demonstrates little regard for the community they represent if this development is approved.

This second amended planning proposal has been gazetted and public objection or comment closed on November 7.

Two heritage reports, commissioned by Bendigo council in response to more than 120 objections demanding heritage assessments be undertaken were completed in February and July 2017, yet the public only received access to them on November 1.

This provides little time for residents to digest and comment on these reports.

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processes that clearly impact one another.

It seems unethical the amended planning application could even be considered given the proposed heritage overlay curtilage may be extended, and both heritage consultants have identified dissatisfaction for a five-metre curtilage.

...an excellent and notably intact example of the work of Alistair Knox.

Based on the heritage report, it was agreed to seek ministerial authorisation to apply a heritage overlay to the home, yet why did council fail to refer to the five metre curtilage in the correspondence sent to all objectors two weeks later?

The public has until December 4 to comment on the overlay and the process is unlikely to be resolved until March 2018, yet the amended planning application should ideally be resolved in 60 days, which is December 24, 2017.

The public has been asked to comment on two

Why would you acknowledge the historical significance of this home to Bendigo and then neglect to protect the environment which surrounds it?

An Alistair Knox home in Nullumbik called Downing-Le Gallienne has a local significance heritage overlay which includes the “entire building, garden and site to a radius of 30 metres” yet Bendigo council is only offering five metres.

The planning application repeatedly states “the main residence is in poor condition”, yet an independent consultant de-

scribed the home “as an excellent and notably intact example of the work of Alistair Knox” which “stands out as the earliest, largest and best example of his work in the municipality”.

Why on earth would it only be considered for a five-metre curtilage when it is on 1.9 hectares of land?

Repeated objections relating to amenity include potential flooding by removing dams and infrastructure on the property, also taking into account developments behind Nanga Gnulle diverted water to Butcher Street and flooded Frog Hollow.

With the likelihood of high density housing, traffic and noise will increase .

Concerns this development would lead through into the quiet cul-de-sac at the back of Nanga Gnulle have also been verified in a separate report, and council have known for more than 12 months.

Why is council so committed to destroying this iconic property that has given so much to Bendigo?

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Pug resorts to foul play to win a meal

Just Another Week in Suburbia Les Zig, Pantera Press, $29.99

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HAVE two dogs.

Well actually I have a dog and a pug.

What’s more the pug has only one eye, but the long-suffering Mrs Kendall did such a good job with the surgery, he looks like he is resting one eye.

He puts that good eye to very good use as you can imagine, mostly when he is hunting for food, which is always.

I have recently noticed his most cunning, food related, plan.

Zip the kelpie has taken to barking at passing cars, which is not my favourite thing, but Mrs K has encouraged it.

The road is just short of 300 metres from the house yard and once he gets wind of a car he barks and races off down the drive.

The main problem with this is Zip, with his two eyes, does not have very good eyesight.

Trust me, this is leading somewhere.

Enter into the equation

bones. Like many dog owners we will buy a massive bone from the butcher and watch the dogs work at getting to the marrow.

As we have two dogs they get one each, but Zip always wants to own them both.

It’s the only time he really growls at Pug and means it.

Most of the time they rough and tumble around and have play fights, but when the bone is in sight it all gets very serious.

So Zip’s main ploy is to grab both bones and guard them while he is chewing,

Pug’s main aim is to grab one of the bones when Zip is not looking.

It’s very amusing to watch, and with size against him, Pug has to resort to trickery.

We generally sit drinking tea in the morning, watching their antics through the window, and it’s better than many a TV show.

Pug’s new trick is to stand near Zip, who is guarding his bones, and look down the drive.

He paces and growls until Zip thinks there is a car on the way.

Zip can’t see or hear the

car, but believes one must be coming because Pug is making such a fuss.

When the pressure gets too much for him, Zip races off like horses out of the gate at the cup and heads off down the drive barking his head off.

The fact that there is no car does not appear to worry him until eventually he realises it’s a false alarm.

By the time Zip gets back, Pug has gone into hiding... and as you’ve already guessed, one of the bones has gone with him.

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ARENTS of young children in Bendigo are invited to write a letter for a time capsule, which will be displayed as part of the New Histories exhibition to be held at the Bendigo Art Gallery in 2018.

Parents are to assume the time capsule will be opened after 2070 when their own children may be parents or even grandparents themselves.

The letters may contain stories of hope, banal details of everyday life and perhaps even fearful predictions.

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The vice-principal of Casper’s school, Stuart, is also a disagreeable character, with his exacting expectations and officious, condescending attitude.

In general, however, the Grays are as happy together as Casper imagines it’s possible for any pair of people to be.

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High school English teacher Casper Gray enjoys the type of steady contentment his stillsingle childhood mate Luke covets. Blissfully ensconced in the suburbs, Casper is about to celebrate his seventh wedding anniversary with Jane, who works in IT. Both have steady jobs, close friends and supportive colleagues.

Their tenacious little terrier, Wallace, seems equally satisfied with his routine of digging up the backyard by day and snuggling on the sofa with his master and mistress after dark.

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tories, an exhibition commissioning 10 contemporary artists to respond to 10 historic works from the gallery’s collection, launching in April 2018.

As part of the project participants are invited to join the artist Gabrielle de Vietri for a letter-writing workshop, including group activities, structured discussion, writing and drawing exercises.

Participants will gradually create a meaningful and unique historical document for their children to discover many years later.

The gallery is encouraging parents, carers and guardians from all backgrounds and diverse family arrangements to participate.

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ORMER Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police, Christine Nixon, will visit Bendigo and Castlemaine libraries to speak about her new book.

Women Leading, co-written with Amanda Sinclair, smashes tired prescriptions that women should lead like men, highlighting a long history of innovative female leadership.

Through stories, examples and research, this new guide for women shows how to be a positive leader while maintaining health and humour.

“Christine Nixon has been such a prominent public figure in Victoria for so long and is a strong advocate for women’s rights,” Goldfields Library Corporation’s Jess Saunders said.

“We are looking forward to hearing her insights into a subject that impacts so many in our community.”

Ms Nixon served as the first female Chief Commissioner in Australia from 2001-2009, then went on work with the Victorian Bushfire Reconstruction and Recovery Authority to assist communities affect-

ed by the Black Saturday bushfires.

She has been a strong advocate for human rights and women’s rights since beginning her career in the police force in the early 1970s.

She will speak on Thursday, November 23 from 2pm to 3pm at Bendigo Library, and from 5.30pm to 6.30pm at Castlemaine Library.

Both sessions are free and book sales and signings will be available.

Bookings are required via www.goldfieldslibraries. com

HAT do you get when you combine three varied performers at the Capital’s Bendigo Bank Theatre?

The answer is Smoke and Steel, a program of contemporary chamber music for voice, horn and piano to be performed on Sunday.

Emily Bibby is a singing teacher, and music teacher at Bendigo Senior Secondary College and adds the voice component to the show.

Cheryl Long is one of Bendigo’s finest musicians, and has had an extensive career as a performer and accompanist.

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A necessity of life L

OOKING at the headline, “a necessity of life” I am sure that most readers would immediately conjure up in their minds the subject of water.

One of the early steps that Frederick W Kraemer took was to have a large well sunk on his property at The Junction.

Kraemer’s own experience of being an alluvial gold digger had taught him the importance of water which was so necessary for washing the alluvial dirt in order to secure gold.

Having lived at German Gully for two and a half years he knew from the variability of the weather the necessity of water and its conservation in order to sustain life and its many activities especially that of the gold diggers.

As a storekeeper he would have heard the complaints of his customers, who during the summer months found it so difficult to do their gold washing for the lack of this resource.

Now that Kraemer was in the business of a hotel and pleasure garden he knew only too well that a good supply of water was required to sustain the source for his new enterprise.

It was nigh impossible for Kraemer to draw water from the Long Gully Creek as at the time it consisted of gold washing and puddler’s sludge.

Obviously the water well he had sunk in close proximity to the hotel building was to prove to be a boon for household use as well as assisting the nurturing of the trees, shrubs and plants in his developing garden.

The well, however, was literally not a bottomless pit and Kraemer then organised to have a dam constructed in the more elevated area of his land to the north of the hotel building that fronted what became known as Holdsworth Road.

There was a fall towards the dam from the north on what was then still open ground that had a small gully where rain water would automatically drain into this man-made storage.

Kraemer had the dam made in early August 1865.

The area to the north of Kraemer’s Sydenham Gardens was part of Jackass

Flat and where over the years many puddling machines erected and there was also a large Chinese camp.

On the same gully that Kraemer had his dam constructed but immediately beyond his privately-held land another dam was erected and this effectively stopped the bulk of the surface water from entering his own dam.

The newer dam had been erected

by Richard Dodd and his associates, who were involved in helping to finance puddlers at Jackass Flat. Dodd’s dam was made in September 1865.

As far as can be determined Dodd had come to Victoria in 1853 as a 19-year-old from Scotland.

Dodd had first dug for gold at Fryers Creek then went to Creswick before coming to the Bendigo goldfield.

Employing a number of luckless diggers to help him in puddling activity for gold, Dodd was moderately successful.

Late in the 1860s he purchased land at Marong and planted a good variety of fruit trees having olives, almonds, figs, apples, walnuts and grape vines.

Importantly Dodd also conducted a store at Marong.

Back to Dodd’s dam, this was the cause of Kraemer taking Dodd to the County Court, with Judge Skinner presiding.

Kraemer claimed that Dodd’s dam had cut off his natural water supply as it had been constructed much later than his own reservoir and immediately above its location to the west.

The Mining Warden had given permission to Kraemer for the dam’s construction.

Judge Skinner stated that the defendant had no right to make an embankment thus preventing water from running by the natural fall into Kraemer’s dam.

Access to Kraemer’s Sydenham Gardens was improved through the construction of a bridge across the Long Gully Creek in 1857.

Top shiraz uncorked B

ENDIGO’S best shiraz has been decided and it’s the 2015 Burnt Acre shiraz that was the clear winner.

The general public got their chance to become professional wine judges during Bendigo Uncorked Week, sampling from 16 shiraz varieties submitted by wineries from across the Bendigo wine region, and ultimately choosing the 2015 Burnt Acre shiraz as the winner.

Participants sampled each shiraz in one of six tasting sessions conducted at Wine Bank on View.

Blind tasting of each shiraz meant no participant knew which wineries each wine came from.

The votes were secured in the Wine Bank on View vault until they were counted and the 2015 Burnt Acre Shiraz was announced as the winner at the conclusion of Bendigo Uncorked Week.

Burnt Acre winemaker Cliff Stubbs said that winning the People’s Choice Award for Bendigo’s best shiraz is very rewarding.

“We’ve been producing shiraz since the 1992 vintage, and are passionate about our winemaking,” he said.

“Winning Bendigo’s best shiraz competition has resulted in our winery being swamped with orders.

“We enjoy making concentrated shiraz; wines that linger in the mouth that are ripe and full of flavour, but also soft with fine tannins, wines that reflect the place where they are grown, and also the season in which they have grown, as no

WELL BUILT: A typical mid 19th century well.

PEOPLE’S CHOICE: Cliff Stubbs with his Burnt Acre shiraz.

two years are the same.

“The Bendigo region really does produce great red wines and has been the quiet achiever of the Victorian wine industry over the past 30 years.”

Burnt Acre Vineyard was planted in 1972 and produces rich, full flavoured wines that are said to develop beautifully with cellaring.

Maldon market celebrates T

HE Maldon Market will celebrate four years of operation this Sunday, with more than $45,000 raised for groups in town.

Maldon Neighbourhood Centre co-ordinator, Amy Atkinson, said with an average of 55 stalls every month and regularly more then 1500 market visitors from both local residents and visitors, the market has forged an

important permanent place the events calendar in Maldon.

“The market was established to provide an economic boost to the town, to provide locals with an opportunity to peddle their wares and to improve community connections,” she said.

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A bumper market is planned for Sunday from 9am until 2pm which will feature live music, up to 60 stalls offering hand made and home grown products and produce and the chance to win a market hamper at the bumper birthday raffle.

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HIL Manning is an Australian blues icon.

This weekend, Bendigo Blues and Roots Music Festival punters will get the opportunity to see Manning play an intimate Sunday afternoon set on the iconic Blues Tram.

Manning, who has been performing for more than 50 years, was a member of early 1970s band Chain, and has featured in bands supporting artists such as Pink Floyd and Elton John.

A native of Devonport, Tasmania, Manning’s music career has taken him right across the world, including Ireland, the UK, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Bali.

He has released nearly 20 albums – both solo, and with different bands.

Checkmate Move (2010), followed a 2006 acoustic collection, in a recording career that goes back to 1969.

Phil Manning’s five-decade contribution to Australian blues, roots, and folk has been immense.

He is equally adept in either acoustic or electric guitar “mode”, and has embraced world genres.

His Blues Tram performance promises to be a festival highlight.

Manning plays on the last Blues Tram of a busy weekend.

He is joined by Simon and Tammy London. They depart from Central Deborah Goldmine at 1pm on Sunday.

Saturday night’s Blues Tram offers quite a contrast.

Shakura Chapman delivers a

refreshing blend of soul, roots and blues.

Her live performances feature her soulful vocals over live-looped percussion and guitars.

Chapman is joined on Saturday night’s tram by Nashville’s Travis Bowlin.

Bowlin is destined for “adopted Bendigonian” status after this festival.

His energetic live shows at last year’s festival won him many fans.

We can expect even more of the same this year.

Dan Dinnen is known to many Bendigo festival-goers in a former role as front man of Greg Dodd and the Hoodoo Men. His exquisite vocal range and sweet harmonica-playing was a feature of the Hoodoo Men’s festival performances the last three years.

In addition to his harmonica skills, Dinnen plays finger-pickin’ guitar, tambourine, and stomps and taps his feet on a plank of wood.

His original tunes include ballads, country-blues numbers and juke joint boogies.

Dinnen is an energetic performer who delivers old-time blues feel and style with a distinctive individual voice and style.

The Dan Dinnen Trio (he is joined by Jordan Hyde on double bass, and Benny Gerrard on drums from Catfish Voodoo), is scheduled to play three sets over the weekend – at the Farmers Arms Hotel on Saturday afternoon, the Wellington on Saturday evening and the

opening afternoon set at the big all-dayer at the Metropolitan on Sunday.

Dinnen kicks off a heavyweight, “mega-day” at the Metropolitan in Bull Street at 2pm on Sunday.

He is the opening act in an 11 artist line-up.

The Andrea Marr Band close out the scheduled acts, before Marr herself hosts the International Blues Jam at 11pm. Wayne Jury, Messin’ ‘Round, and Memphis-bound Bill Barber all feature during the course of the day.

Bendigo looks set to be blessed with some perfect high 20s weather these next few days. A recordbreaking festival weekend is in store.

– Simon Wooldridge Twitter: @spwooldridge

Unique perceptions on show T

NEW VISION: Joe Bramley’s work.

working on include her Bodice and Torso series as well as items inspired by Architecture, Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles.

Bramley calls Bendigo home, quietly evident in his subject matter as his unique perspective

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transforms the familiar into something new.

He has been developing his passion for photography over the past 10 years, evolving through his own experience.

His work has been featured extensively on social media, he will stop at nothing to capture a rare moment in time making his photographs exceptional and stirring.

Originally hailing from Castlemaine, Hurley-Shaw has carved herself a niche in the world of the couturier, designing and making bespoke garments to meet client’s needs.

Perceptions will continue until Sunday at the Living Arts Space within the Bendigo Visitor Centre, open daily from 9am until 5pm.

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HIS weekend is your last chance to see an exhibition bringing together fine couture, photography and jewellery designed to impress and inspire.

Perceptions is the title of the exhibition which showcases the diverse works of three artists and designers from the Bendigo region.

They are bespoke couturier Briana Hurley-Shaw, photographer Joel Bramley and jeweller Carol de Graauw.

The exhibition is at the Living Arts Space at the Bendigo Visitor Centre.

De Graauw is a fine silversmith and jeweller, has been living in the region for many years and is based in Newstead.

The collections she is

Saturday, November 11 Film: The Lighthorsemen. 1pm On the 100th anniversary of the events portrayed in the 1987 movie. Four gallant men of the Australian Light Horse Regiment are thrust into the last great cavalry charge. A special Remembrance day screening in partnership with Bendigo RSL. Star Cinema, Eaglehawk. Free entry, bookings essential on 5446 2025.

Bendigo’s Indonesian music and dance group “Mugi Rahayu” practices every Saturday and is looking for new members. No experience required. Free sessions from 2pm at 101 Carneys Road, Eppalock.

Contact Aaron or Nita, 5439 2678.

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Gallery Book Fair: 10am - 4pm. In the forecourt. A wonderful array of pre-loved books available.

A fundraising event for the Friends of Bendigo Art Gallery.

Social Dance: Greater Bendigo Danceland, 8pm - 11pm, St Andrew’s Uniting Church Hall, Myers Street.

Supper, lucky door, raffle. Entry $8.

Details: 5447 9783.

Sunday, November 12 Eaglehawk Brass Band: The concert Poppyfields - a musical tribute to Remembrance Day. St Peters Eaglehawk Anglican Church beginning at 2.30pm. A $5 entry fee will include afternoon tea.

We Are The World: Bring a bell.

Concert presents a world repertoire of music and dance, a magnificent blend of traditional styles, ending with Federation and audience bells.

More than 160 performers and the audience celebrating unity. 4.30pm, Ulumbarra Theatre, Gaol Road. 5434 6100 or gotix@bendigo.vic.gov.au Tuesday, November 14 Bendigo Film-making Club: Information night at Brian Boru Hotel lounge. $2, light supper. 7.30pm.

Thursday, November 16 Old Time Dance: Eaglehawk Senior Citizens Hall, Darling Street. Eaglehawk. 8pm -11pm. Entry $5. Details: 5442 1815.

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NDEAVOUR Foundation’s Bendigo Recycling Solutions provide a professional and trusted document destruction service – confidentiality and security are their top priorities.

With a range of document destruction and recycling solutions available, they can tailor services to suit your individual requirements.

“Our valued clients, which include a number of local councils, commend us on our services, professionalism, customer service and diversion of waste from landfill,” Endeavour Foundation’s Dean Smith said.

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The organisation’s Recycling Solutions provides supported employment for people with a disability in a social, supportive and safe work environment.

Endeavour Foundation believes that employment forms a critical part of an inclusive and empowering community for people with a disability.

Focusing on what people can do – their strengths and capabilities, the Endeavour Foundation works towards helping people achieve their goals at home, at work and in the community.

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LBD Waste Services has sorted thousands of tonnes of ferrous and non-ferrous metals from throughout central Victoria for recycling.

Since moving to a larger yard in Piper Lane, economy of scale means ALBD under the watchful eye of Morris Austin, can now sort and store even more.

ALBD can even save you money by eliminating tip or recycle yard fees for all your unwanted scrap metal.

And being one of only two scrap metal merchants with their own weigh-bridge ensures you won’t be shortchanged either, offering a competitive price on all your scrap metal.

For manufacturers and industry ALBD can even arrange for a regular on-site

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“I’m the only scrap-metal dealer in Bendigo that is locally owned and employs local people,” Morris said, while telling us the importance of supporting local businesses.

Utilising ALBD’s services ensures the financial benefits of your recycling effort stay in the Bendigo region as well. To speak to Morris or his staff about your unwanted metals, including aluminum cans, electrical cabling, copper, cast iron and old batteries, phone or drop in Monday to Friday between 7.30am to 4pm.

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ITH the advent of warmer weather local anglers are finally starting to get out and about in increasing numbers.

A good turnout of Bendigo Legion Angling Club members is expected this weekend at Eildon where they will be chasing a mixed creel or catch sheet to get among the points.

Golden perch, trout, redfin and Murray cod will all count towards an aggregate tally in determining an overall winner for the weekend.

Closer to home Lake Eppalock is producing more consistent catches of redfin for those prepared to move around in search of a feed with all the fish I’ve been catching in the last fortnight, coming off soft plastics fished between six and eight metres.

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ith summer just around the corner it remains a busy time for the region’s gardeners, according to Paul from Epsom Complete Garden Care, with last minute weeding and soil preparation among the many jobs needing attention.

Paul can take care of all your garden tasks, big or small as well as regular garden maintenance.

As a qualified and experienced arborist he can also advise you on what trees to grow and how to maintain and prune them for best results.

Paul not only listens to what you want for your garden but also offers professional advice as to what plants would be suitable, regardless of season.

“Gardening is such a personal thing, I

listen to all my clients, so we can work together.”

Paul can take care of all your regular garden maintenance including lawn mowing, weeding, planting and pruning, even rubbish removal, as well as those special one-off jobs.

And with his stump grinder always at the ready, he is also an expert stump remover.

Paul says the more consistently you work on your garden, the less overwhelming the jobs.

Paul charges reasonable rates and is always happy to come out and provide a quote.

So to get your garden into shape for summer, phone Paul from Epsom Complete Garden Care on 0418 355 898.

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Driveways Safety Flooring Verandahs Resurfacing all concrete areas Floors for safety Ramps appearances Paths

Phone Shane Gilchrist 5441 2763 • 0417 344 023

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ENDER Solutions are now retailers for RMAX’s Orange Board Cladding Systems.

This is an innovative, environmentally friendly and cost effective product that can be used with confidence.

This light-weight, insulated cladding system is the smart choice for building professionals and owner builders alike, being manufactured from RMAX’s Isolite, a closed cell expanded polystyrene material that meets BAL 29 specifications which can be rendered as desired.

Due to Orange Board’s thermal efficacy it passes on energy savings to the home owner.

Brendon is available to discuss your needs personally before providing a complimentary quote, ensuring your expectations are met.

WE FIX BUMPERS TO ADVERTISE *CHIPS & SCRATCHES * BUFF & POLISH * ALLOY WHEELS * REVERSE SENSORS IN THE NEXT & MUCH MORE * Most basic repairs cost less than your insurance excess. * Average repair 1 to 3 hours at your home or the office

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Render Solutions can clad and render your next build or extension with RMAX Orange Board from frame to completion.

They can also apply a range of a cement or acrylic rendered finishes as well solid plastering, venetian polished plastering, heritage restoration and rendering restoration to any surface including letter boxes, retaining walls, chimneys and heritage listed buildings.

To see examples of rendering styles, find Render Solutions on Facebook, or go to their website where you will find testimonials from their many satisfied customers.

Phone Render Solutions on 0417 479 491 or email info@rendersolutions.com.au for a professional service at a competitive price. www.rendersolutions.com.au

PHONE OUR FRIENDLY SALES TEAM ON

DOWN TO BUSINESS 5440 2500

New and existing homes Industrial vac also available for removal of old non-compliant ceiling insulation Pensioner discounts

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PH: 0432 172 351

Family Law Legal advice and guidance to protect your interests and achieve the best outcome for you.

03 5434 6666 | 386 Hargreaves St, Bendigo

Epsom Complete Garden Care Lawn Mowing and Gardening Tree Stump Removal

Call Paul 0418 355 898

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PUBLIC NOTICES

MOBILE HAIRDRESSER

Dr. Janaka

Do you need a style cut, blow wave, beard or hair trim? l Cuts only l Qualified l Experienced l 7 days l Bendigo Area l Ladies Mens and children I’ll come to you, in the comfort of your own home Call Daryl for an appointment 0428 740 717

TENNAKOON

Southern Gateway Christian Church

(Paediatrician) wishes to advise he has ceased practice in the Bendigo Region.

Medical records are available upon request from his previous practices.

Thank you to families and Doctors for all your support.

CHURCH SERVICE 10am Sunday, Y Community Hall

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CHURCH NOTICES

(opposite Aldi Kangaroo Flat) Preacher:

Ps Alan Jakobi 0413 682 999

PUBLIC NOTICES Grocery distribution: Bendigo Baptist Community Care: Life Essentials, 214 Hargreaves St, Benght for thou digo. Tues and Thurs. 5441 4747.

Bendigo Family & Financial Services Inc: Myers Street, Bendigo. Ph: 5441 5277. Mon–Fri, 9am– 5pm.

Long Gully Community House: Humboldt Dve. 5442 1165. Wed mornings (bread only).

Food Support 3556: Eaglehawk Community House, 19 Bright St. Ph: 5446 8322. Mon and Thurs, 9am2pm (school terms).

Foodcare 3556: Eaglehawk Uniting Church, cnr Peg Leg Rd/Kirkwood St, 1.30pm-4pm Tues and Wed. Ph 0403 698 715.

Giving and Living Op Shop: Shed 3, 75 Beischer St, East Bendigo. Mon–Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-1pm.

Ph: 5444 2882.

St Vincent de Paul: 16 Hopetoun St, Bendigo. 5443 5688. Mon/Tues/Thurs and Fri, 10am–1.30pm.

Kangaroo Flat–117 High St. 5447 9800. Mon–Fri, 10am–1pm.

82 High St, Eaglehawk. Ph: 5446 2548. Tues and Thurs 10am–1pm, Friday 1pm–4pm Uniting Care Emergency Relief Centres: Bendigo: 25 Forest St. 5443 4972. Mon/Tue/Thur/ Fri 10am-12.15pm and 1.30pm-3.45pm.

Kangaroo Flat: Cnr. Church and Camp sts. 5443 5458. Tues and Fri 10am–1pm.

Victory Foodbank: 110 Garsed St. Bendigo. Ph: 5443 5998. Tues 10am–12pm.

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NEW DINING GROUP

NEWSTEAD CFA COMMUNITY MARKET

Single 50+ Tues nights 6pm + other events Judy 0416 376 564 Lyn 0434 433 122

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& Car Boot Sale Saturday 18 November 8am-1pm Newstead Rotunda Park. Site cost $10 Ph 0427 506 843

injectables. Fantastic results. Give yourself a lift for Spring.

Phone Michelle 0435 748 673

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Tarot Readings 0407 057 254

PUBLIC NOTICES

Bendigo Historical Society presents ‘Dinner with Don Watson at Fortuna’ The renowned and highly acclaimed author, Don Watson will speak on the topic ‘There it is again’

FROM THE BIBLE

December 6th, 2017 6:30 for 7pm. Tickets pp $85

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Studying Allied Health Care of evenings.

Seeking Casual, Part time or Full time Employment, Mon - Fri, any start time, with finish before 5pm for my study commitments of an evening. Hard worker, committed and reliable. Fast learner needing little direction or supervision. Always keen to learn more. Please call Tayla on

0411 885 942

PUBLIC NOTICES

ROMANS 12:9,10

Book online and extra details available at http://bendigohistory.com/societynews.shtml Don’s new book will be available for sale on the night A sample of the BHS Inc. clothing collection will also be displayed. Enquiries: treasurer@bendigohistory.com or phone 5442 1005 Tue & Thu only

EMPLOYMENT WANTED

Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil, cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love.

Honour one another above yourselves. Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.

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Hair Talk would like to welcome Bernie to our team.

Bernie is now available and looks forward to seeing all new and existing clients

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Community Meals and Soup Kitchens: Bendigo Community Health Soup Kitchen: The Arcade, 165-171 Hargreaves St, Bendigo. Ph: 5448 1600. Thurs, 4pm-4.45pm.

Bendigo Baptist Community Care Breakfast: Life Essentials, Mad Cow Cafe, 214 Hargreaves St, Bendigo. 5441 4747. Tues 7.45am.

Cafe 153 Community Breakfast: The Salvation Army Bendigo Worship Centre, 65-71 Mundy St, Bendigo (Gate 1). Sundays 8.45am-9.45am.

Eaglehawk Community House: 19 Bright St, Eaglehawk. 5446 8322. Tues 12 noon and 6pm.

Kangaroo Flat Soup Kitchen: Rotary Gateway Park, High St, Kangaroo Flat, Wed 5.30pm-6.30pm.

Kangaroo Flat Uniting Church: Cnr Church and Camp sts, Kangaroo Flat. Ph: 5447 9998. Fourth Wednesday of every month, 12pm.

Not Just Soup - Soup Kitchen: A Reasonable Christianity Church, 237 High Street, Golden Square back room (opposite Woolworths). Ph: 0404 559 769. Sun, 3.30pm-4.40pm, Thurs, 5pm-6pm.

FOODCARE3556: Eaglehawk Uniting Church Hall, Peg Leg Rd Eaglehawk. Tues 1pm – 3pm, Wed 1.30pm – 3pm. Community Breakfast: Fri 7.30am.

Saltworks Community Meal: Eaglehawk Anglican Church, 63 High St, Eaglehawk. Ph: 5446 8251. Fri 5.45pm (except Jan or public holidays).

St Liborius Parish Centre: 50 Panton St, Eaglehawk. 5446 8235. Tues 11.30am (school terms).

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EMPLOYMENT

BENDIGO TRUCK CENTRE DIESEL MECHANIC

To complete mechanical repairs and maintenance on a range of heavy and light duty vehicles in an effective, efficient and safe manner.

Feel free to visit us with a resume at 12-16 Sullivan St. Golden Square or e-mail a copy to: employment@btc-bendigo.com.au For more information on Position Descriptions please go to: http://www.btc-bendigo.com.au/Careers

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Apprentice ntice Opportu Opportunities 2018

Paid volunteer Telemarketers wanted for Charity. Monday Friday. Ph 5444 1353

A-Grade Electrician for immediate di start with i h busy b Electrical contracting firm in Maryborough VIC. More information available at: www.troywalkerelectrical.com.au Phone: 0437 849 864

Certificate III Metal Fabrication Industrial Conveying (Aust) Pty Ltd is one of the leading Fabrication and Metal Manufacturing Companies in Bendigo and we are now inviting interested school leavers to apply for apprenticeships commencing 2018.

If you have completed year 10 or higher, have a strong mechanical aptitude, enjoy working with your hands, like challenges and seek job satisfaction then we would like to hear from you.

If this is you, please forward your resume, cover letter and your last school report to: Klaus Frank PO Box 106 Bendigo VIC 3550 or Email the above to: kfrank@icaust.com.au

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RECRUITMENT - HR - TRAINING

MAINTENANCE TRADESPERSON Kepal Building Services Pty Ltd. are currently seeking an experienced maintenance carpenter to work in the Bendigo and its surrounding areas.

PAINTER Kepal Building Services Pty Ltd. are currently seeking an experienced painter in the Bendigo region to work full time.

Works will be in the local and surrounding areas. Company car will be provided.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a Police Check and be willing to obtain a Working with Children’s card, as well as hold a Victorian OH&S Construction Induction Card.

Wages will be negotiable on experience.

All applications can be put in writing to PO Box 8036, Bendigo South, 3550 Or, alternatively, please email your resume to info@kepal.com.au

Works will include general maintenance repairs and quoted works.

This person will be required to be competent in all aspects of the building industry. Works will be in the local and surrounding areas and your own car and tools are essential.

The successful applicants will be required to undergo a Police Check and be willing to obtain a Working with Children’s card. As well as hold a Victorian OH&S Construction Induction Card.

All applications can be put in writing to PO Box 8036, Bendigo South, 3550 Or, alternatively, please submit an application via our website: www.kepal.com.au

Our client is a leading provider of quality sheet metal design, fabrication, installation and repairs to the Central Victorian region. Offering a comprehensive range of predesigned and made-to-measure products, their services include welding, pressing and folding, stainless steel fabrication, laser cutting and more.

We are on the hunt for great people to fill the following vacancies: Storesperson/Driver/Trades Assistant This is a new position within a busy, growing team. Utilising your MR and Forklift licences, you will be responsible for offering a high level of customer service during pick ups and deliveries; and for ensuring that the stores and yard are clean and organised. With a view to start as soon as possible, apply now!

Sheet Metal Worker Replacing a retiring staff member, you will be responsible for fabricating a wide variety of products including ducting, flashings, stainless steel items, tool boxes and more. As the successful applicant, you will be a qualified Sheet Metal worker. You will also be self-motivated and have the ability to work with limited supervision & to effectively plan and organise your work.

In return, you will have the opportunity to work with high quality stainless steel, aluminium, iron and alloy products from a state-of-the-art factory, fully equipped with the latest tools and machinery.

Become A CVGT Apprentice Or Trainee Current Bendigo Vacancies l Apprentice Light Vehicle Mechanic l Apprentice Plumber, 2nd Year l Apprentice Recreational Vehicle l l l l l

Service & Repair (Caravan) Apprentice Mechanical Engineer (Fitter & Turner) Concreting Traineeship x 2 Apprentice Diesel Mechanic Apprentice Plumber (Scholarship) Business Traineeship

Other Locations l Apprentice Chef - Various locations l l l l l

accross Melbourne Apprentice Parts Interpreter St Arnaud Apprentice Painter - 2nd or 3rd Year Castemaine Apprentice Metal Fabrication (Boiler Maker) Gisborne Apprentice Electrician 2nd or 3rd Year Moorabbin Apprentice Diesel Mechanic - St Arnaud

For more information or to apply online: cvgt.com.au

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using Solidworks CAD programming. Working with stateof-the-art machinery, you will utilise your computer literacy to program and set up the machines. Ideally, you will hold a current Forklift licence.

Slitter Folder Operator/Trades Assistant Are you a trades assistant or labourer wanting to increase your skill set? Do you have great attention to detail? We are looking for someone who will produce flashings and trims by inputting information from a worksheet into state-of-the-art machinery.

If you think you have what it will take to succeed in one of the above roles, please apply now!

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Services Offered Advertising Rates Request a Services Offered Rates Flyer classifieds@ bendigopublishing.com BATHROOM RENOVATIONS Complete bathroom makeovers & alterations.

34 yrs exp by qual tradesman.

Servicing Bendigo - Castlemaine & surrounding districts.

FREE Quote phone Rod Cox 0419 267 672 or 4406 6019.

BRICKLAYERS all types of brick and block work, chimneys and fireplaces.

Ph 5446 7057 or 0418 370 917 or 0458 438 930

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

BUILDER/ PLUMBER 40+ Years experience New Homes, Extensions, Reno's,Bathrooms, Bricklaying, Concreting, Tiling & more!

Ph 0408 575 604

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

To advertise in this section please call

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CONCRETING

Cameron Concrete Domestic & Commercial.

For all your concrete requirements..

Call Rod 0400 611 016 Free Quotes & advice.

30 years experience

CONCRETER

Paths, Driveways, Cross overs, Sheds, Small & big jobs, Reasonable rates.

Seniors Discount Free quotes.

Ph. 0422 424 348.

GARDEN MAINTENANCE Weeding, planting, pruning, composting. $20 per hour. Phone Neville 5448 3439 or 0418 346 307

GRASS SLASHING Prompt service New clients welcome Ph Frank 0418 327 600 or 5442 5864.

HANDYMAN Carpentry, Concreting, Mowing, Fencing, Retaining walls.

Ph 5446 9174 or 0407 469 174

AXE CREEK CONCRETING

LAWN MOWING, WHIPPER SNIPPING

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

PH 0429 395 985

CONCRETING

Driveways, Paths, Sheds.

No job too small Free Quotes Dennis: 0427 858 081

$35 per hr / $30 pen (inc. take away clippings).

Delivery of Garden Products Spraying (Roundup) $35 per hr/ $30 pen Rubbish Removal $80 per load/$70 pen (incl tip fee $35) for 7x4 square box trailer.

NO tyres or rock/clean fill. Cash only

DD HANDYMAN & MAINTENANCE SERVICE All types of household jobs inc garden maint.

Phone 0409 949 111

Ph Mick 0407 448 249

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AIR CONDITIONING

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

BENDIGO

Matt” A “ Excavations and Landscaping

TempTech AIR CONDITIONING

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

Nathan Maber 0407 972 717

Very Reasonably Priced - Great Soil Rates Free Quotes and Honest Advice

Servicing all of Central Victoria • Pensioner discounts available Registered Licence No. 47315

ANTENNAS

EXPERIENCED LOCAL PLASTERER

Rates from $40p/h Pensioner 10% Disc.

• Holes Patched • Renovations • Painting

PJ TAYLOR

5446 1422 0448 713 499

PLASTER

All types of plastering.

• Home Maintenance • Tiling • Painting • Carpentry. Free quotes.

Ph. Brian 0407 679 618 Lic

PLUMBER 111684

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

SAM'S WASHING MACHINES FREE REMOVALS SINCE 1985 Bendigo Ph 03 5446 9449

Matt: 0409 141 093 • Nicole: 0428 119 386 E: nicmat2001@hotmail.com

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

WOMEN CLEANING

EXCELLENT service, great rates. Ph Simone 0430 349 332

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

Ph 0429 171 697

718 Strathfieldsaye Road, Strathfieldsaye

To advertise in this section please call

Domestic Schools Commercial Business Owner Builders Builders

Electric

SALES • SERVICE • REPAIRS

PHONE BRUCE

bendigopumps@gmail.com

0427 319 923

Bobcat & Tipper Hire

GREG SMITH ELECTRICIAN

Tired of Waiting for a Tradesman 0418 507 709 A/H 5448 3333

200 - 600mm diameter

REC 7821

Site Clearing Driveways Excavation Laser Levelling Rubbish Removal

GAS SERVICING Call Ron 0438 569 385

NEW to Bendigo

BUILDERS

HOMESWAP Ideal for • Parties • BBQs • Cafes • Gas Heaters

DBM-1122 DB-U-28169

SOUTHERN CROSS RESTUMPING

Building Permits Arranged + 20 Years Experience

CONCRETING

0418 508 993

0417 502 709

Pumps& Motors

• For dry hire • With or without operator • Short or long term • Delivery can be arranged

Licenced drainer 31741

Call Richard

ELECTRIC MOTORS

1.5 TONNE MINI EXCAVATOR FOR HIRE

E X C AVA T I O N

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TRADIES

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BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

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

ANTENNAS

0407 227 939

All aspects of gardening maintenance, $35 P/hr inc GST. 0402 887 947

Digger Service

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

5447 7823 or 0431 609 423

The specialists in covering from top to bottom l Patios l Decks l Carports l Glassrooms l Granny Flats l Aluminium Screens PHONE STEVE

Bendigo’s Specialist Door & Lock Fitting Service

SV GARDENING SERVICE

LITTLE RIPPER

TV Tuning from $40

1300 558 385

WONDER WINDOW

BENDIGO

PATIOS AND DECKS

Wall & Floor Tiler Waterproofing Complete Bathroom, Kitchen & Laundry Renovations 0488 994 150

Backhoe Trenching Post Hole Borer

Phone Ron on

DECKS / PERGOLAS

Bendigo

Ph: Glenn

To advertise in this section please call

TILER

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

0418 510 074

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

SPRUCE IT UP Gardening mowing whipper snipping, odd jobs, great rates Phone 0456 654 532

Excavator, Tipper & Bobcat

Evaporative coolers should be serviced at least ONCE PER YEAR in order to work efficiently.

Make sure you stay COOL this summer!

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PLASTERER

MIDLAND CONCRETING SERVICES PTY LTD

Paths l Driveways l Sheds l House Slabs Over 25 years experience l Free Quotes Family owned and run Business

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down on last year, plenty of fans still turned up to watch the Australian sides take care of business at home.

Kookaburras striker Jeremy Hayward has a particular affinity for Bendigo, scoring twice in the Kookaburras’ 4-0 over New Zealand on Sunday.

He also scored multiple times here against India last year, and again spoke glowingly about the wet-surface pitch at the Garden Gully hockey complex.

The Kookaburras and Hockeyroos both spent several days in Bendigo, and men’s coach Anthony Potter said it wasn’t just at matches that

HOCKEY has become the latest international level sport to sing Bendigo’s praises as a regional events destination.

The city’s capacity and continued want to host major sporting events has shone through once more in the past month, with international rugby, tennis and hockey all landing in the city.

The busy month of sport kicked off with Australia playing New Zealand in a meeting of the world’s two best rugby sevens sides.

It continued with the Bendigo International Pro Tour tennis tournament that began on Sunday, just hours before the first of three international DEFENCE: The Australian backline held up well against New Zealand. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN hockey matches. will do anything for this can only make it all the more The City of Greater Over the next two years the Ausyou,” he said.

Bendigo has made no possible that it may happen in the tralian Boomers and Opals will be “It’s a really wel- future. bones of its want to preparing for the 2019 FIBA World coming place, and host sporting events, “It’s great to have such a good Cup and the 2020 Olympics and the more we can get crowd and Bendigo itself that have Bendigo will surely be in contention and some have had less out to regional areas given such good support for these to host matches. than a broad appeal like this the better games,” Hockeyroo Emily Hurtz over the years.

Without more spectator faciliit is for the sport in said.

But going more ties, places like Epsom Huntly Remy opinion. mainstream, despite the Bendigo will host an Interna- serve are limited in their ability to “So many of our tional Table Tennis Federation Ocea- host major events, yet still catered city not landing an AFL players and staff are nia Youth games qualifying tourna- for the rugby sevens series and preseason match, has for country areas, so ment this weekend and will host drew comments on the facilities for paid dividends.

The Kookaburras DESPERATE: The Hockeyroos put the USA under pressure in the penalty circle. we recognise the im- the world junior championships of players. portance of coming the same sport next year at the Benand Hockeyroos have It leaves little doubt that the out here.” both won Olympic gold digo Stadium when development is past month in particular has only And though Bendigo is yet to complete. medals, and are two of the country’s the hospitality was welcomed. enhanced Bendigo’s reputation as best-recognised national teams.

The stadium will be the drawcard far as a destination for world-class “Even walking down the street produce a Kookaburras or HockeyAnd while crowds were a little people are interested and people roos representative, events such as in the city’s pitch for events. sporting events.

Aussies dominate in Bendigo THE Kookaburras and Hockeyroos have left Bendigo in strong form following a clear sweep of their International Festival of Hockey matches in Bendigo.

After a 4-0 victory to the Kookaburras over New Zealand on Sunday, both Australian teams defeated the Kiwis and USA 2-0 on Monday to leave Bendigo unbeaten.

Not only that, but with consecutive clean sheets in tow thanks to resolute defences and some spectacular goalkeeping.

The Kookaburras kicked proceedings off with a highoctane win on Sunday, Jeremy Hayward the star with a brace in the 4-0 triumph.

It was a scrappier affair on Monday as New Zealand responded to the challenge, but goals to Aaron Kleinschmidt and a clever tap-in from Eddie Ockenden were enough for a young Australian line-up to again seal victory.

“It’s so beneficial for us to be playing games together because we’re a pretty new group. We’ve got three debutants so we need to learn a lot,” Ockenden said.

Coach Anthony Potter says the squad still had things to work on as it embarked on its remaining matches in Melbourne.

The Hockeyroos then took centre stage in the final match of three at Garden Gully Reserve, playing the United States Women’s National Team.

The hosts dominated from the outset, but had little to show for it on the scoreboard.

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The game was well represented by the Victorian locals, with Emily Hurtz and Maddi Ratcliffe each scoring and Footscray rookie Lily Brazel playing a solid defensive role on debut.

Goalkeeper Jocelyn Bartram ensured two goals was enough to get the Hockeyroos the win, denying the US on a number of penalty corners.

The 2-0 victory was sweetened by the return of experienced forward Emily Hurtz, who has been out of the national team since 2014.

She scored a deflection goal and was instrumental in setting up Ratcliffe’s goal.

Hurtz said the win was “a solid team performance” and was excited to be in the green and gold again after significant time away from national duties.

“I just wanted to go out there an put on a good performance and just get the basics down pat heading into the next couple of games,” she said.

The Kookaburras and Hockeyroos returned to Melbourne for the remaining matches in the International Festival of Hockey, which continues through until Sunday at the State Netball and Hockey Centre at Parkville.

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Finals heat up weekend

By JOEL PETERSON

NUMBER one seed Arina Rodionova has withstood a stern test on her way to the quarter finals of the Bendigo International Pro Tour tournament.

A clearly frustrated Rodionova was pushed by Astra Sharma before prevailing 6-4, 7-5 in an hour and 20 minutes.

Rodionova’s domination on serve was the major difference in the match, though her four service games dropped was somewhat a surprise.

Sharma dropped six service games and won just 51 per cent of her points on first serve, with Rodionova taking full advantage from the baseline.

The trend started in the opening game of the match as Rodionova broke the Sharma serve, doing so five more times on her way through to the final eight.

Of that final eight, only four seeded players remain after number three seed Destanee Aiava was knocked out by fellow Australian Tammi Patterson.

Aiava had earlier been clinical in defeating Israel’s Julia Glushko 6-2, 6-1, but the in-form Patterson put a stop to what looked a

productive week.

Patterson’s 7-4, 6-4 win took one hour and 31 minutes, and saw her break the up-and-coming Aiava’s serve at a critical moment in the opening set to take a 3-5 lead.

From there she did not look back, winning eight of her 11 games on serve to progress to today’s quarter finals.

She has been drawn to play Olivia Rogowska, who flew out of the blocks to win the opening of her clash with Ukrianian qualifier Marianna Zukarlyuk, winning 6-0, 6-2.

Surprise packet Abigail Tere-Apisah also continued her unlikely run, knocking over Nakitha Bains in straight sets after disposing of fifth seed Priscilla Hon in round one.

Tere-Apisah advances to play Rodionova tomorrow, in what will be a huge test against the top-seeded Australian.

SURPRISE: Abigail Tere-Apisah. Photos: ANDREW PERRYMAN

STRONG: Mai Minokoshi.

Country Victorian hope Zoe Hives did not progress past the round of 16, the Ballarat product

Dragons face Suns’ challenge SANDHURST has a power of work to do on day two of its clash with Strathdale Maristians if it is to stay in touch with the BDCA’s top four.

The Suns topped 300 for the third time in as many matches, newly-promoted opener Linton Jacobs leading the way with 86.

The opening partnership has been a worry for Strathdale, even while winning premierships in recent seasons.

Without Andrew Hosking, Jacobs has moved up to fill his spot in the past fortnight and has already made an impact, providing some much-needed scoring punch at the top of the order.

He’s been joined by James Vlaeminck, who is combining under-18 duties with first XI cricket every Saturday and made 30 off 58.

Jack Neylon has been installed as the team’s new number three and turned in his best performance of the year against the Dragons before being run out for 49.

Ben DeAraugo’s first failure of the year with the bat was mitigated by both the top order and also the lower order, which provided plenty of late spark.

Mitch Blackman and Sam Johnston put on a 90-run stand, Blackman belting 57 off 64 balls and Johnston clubbing five sixes on his way to 50 off 38.

Taylor Beard toiled hard for the Dragons to claim five scalps, and there is still plenty more hard work to come for Sandhurst, chasing 313 for the win.

At Canterbury Park, Eaglehawk is in a good position to win its first game of the year, despite missing a huge chance to roll Bendigo United for a paltry score.

The Redbacks were languishing at 5/89 when Chris Howgate was joined by Jake Thrum at the crease for the second week in a row.

Like they did against Huntly North Epsom, the pair again served to hold the fragile BUCCs lineup together, putting on 126 for the sixth wicket.

Howgate went on to make 109

off 138 balls, while Thrum was his usual patient self on his way to 28 off 87.

When Howgate became one of Aaron Monro’s five scalps, BUCCs proceeded to lose 5/17 to set the Hawks a target of 233 for victory.

In other matches, White Hills will resume at 2/12 chasing 231 in the first versus second clash with Bendigo, Kangaroo Flat will defend 237 against Huntly North Epsom and Golden Square resumes at 1/54 needing 186 to win against Strathfieldsaye.

taken out in three sets by Japanese challenger Mai Minokoshi.

Though number two seed Asia Muhammad was knocked out on the opening day of the main draw for the $60,000 tournament, she remains a live hope in the doubles

alongside Rodionova.

The doubles finals will be held on Saturday, with finals for the women’s singles main draw on Sunday. Entry is free across the weekend to the Bendigo Tennis Complex on Nolan Street.

Young guns picked in Vic squad A TRIO of Bendigo cricketers have been selected to compete in this year’s Cricket Australia under-19 championships.

Bendigo United’s Jack Bouwmeester and Bendigo’s James Ryan will both line up for Vic Country after being selected in the 13-man squad, while Moama young gun Todd Murphy will compete as part of the CA XI under-17 team.

Bouwmeester has taken five wickets at an average of 41 in seven games this season playing for Carlton in premier cricket.

Ryan is playing alongside Liam Bowe at Essendon and has floated between first and seconds, opening in both grades.

Murphy performed strongly at the national U17 carnival and has continued that form into his BDCA season with Sandhurst.

Murphy made 86 in round two and has taken six wickets at 32 with his off spin.

The country and metro sides have both been named for Victoria, with recent state debutant Will Sutherland among the metro contingent.

“It’s great to be able to take

FAST START: Jack Bouwmeester. both a country and metro side to the national championships again, which enables us to give more opportunities to our younger players coming through to develop and test their skills,” state talent manager Andrew Lynch said.

“Having 29 of our youngest competing together will only strengthen our depth in Victoria, and we can’t wait to see what they can achieve next month when the tournament gets underway.”

This year’s Under-19 National Championships will be held in Tasmania from December 4-15.

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Crome shines in finale

By JOEL PETERSON

SIDELINED: Kelsey Griffin’s WNBL season is over.

A crucial next step KELSEY Griffin’s seasonending hip injury is about as big an injury hit as any of the Women’s National Basketball League’s team could absorb.

But the injury and Griffin’s subsequent surgery this week should kickstart the process of the club looking at who its next long-term star may be.

It became apparent that even as Griffin again led the team to victory against Melbourne last weekend, she was hampered to the point that it was significantly affecting her on-court performance.

It is another blow for a Spirit team that can ill afford to lose any player, let alone its franchise cornerstone.

Bendigo was struggling to be competitive with Griffin in the lineup, not through a lack of effort, but simply limited talent.

Despite its 2-5 start you could argue that the Spirit’s on-court performance has been the best thing the club has offered up.

Atmosphere at the three Spirit home games has been almost as non-existent as the crowds, though the Bendigo Stadium was a fraction more populous during Saturday night’s win over Melbourne.

The club’s community involvement has also dipped, as noted by coach Simon Pritchard in a recent post match media conference.

Without Griffin, the current season amounts to little more than a chance to put minutes into young players and see what it has for the future.

Can Ash Spencer carve out a rotation spot at the WNBL level? What is Ebony Rolph’s ceiling? How far along can the club bring Jess Rennie, and Ahlise Hurst?

All the while, the Spirit

will lean on the already injured Betnijah Laney and Gabe Richards as well as Nadeen Payne and sharp shooting guard Rachel Banham to at least be competitive.

It all adds up to Bendigo having to look long-term.

The future of Griffin and Richards beyond this season is uncertain at best and Laney and Banham would no doubt hope for a WNBA return down the track.

The Spirit has long bemoaned the fact it has struggled to make it from one season to the next. This type of long-term planning it can now do is exactly what the financial and administrative backing of the Bendigo Stadium Limited was sought for.

BSL will have to decide whether it believes that Spirit coach Simon Pritchard, out of contract after this season, is the right man for the job.

It will also have to weigh up whether it will offer Griffin, 31 by the time next season rolls around and coming off two surgeries in a year, a long-term, big-money deal.

It may seem harsh given the truly immense impact Griffin has had on the club – off the court as much as on it – but it’s a question that the hierarchy should be asking.

With Spirit assistant coach Megan Moody set to be unveiled as Bendigo Lady Braves coach in coming days, the club and the stadium finally have an opportunity to create a defined, workable relationship between the Lady Braves and the Spirit.

That can be the first major step in building a unified front to represent Bendigo within the national basketball community, something that will pay big dividends in the long run.

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BENDIGO duo Sam Crome and Robbie Hucker have finished their seasons in style at the Tour of Hainan.

Often seen training together on the road of Bendigo, the IsoWhey Sports duo again contributed to more team success for the red-hot Australian-based outfit.

The team tackled the Tour of Hainan for the first time, culminating in a win on the final stage of the race for Kiwi Joe Cooper.

But the bigger prize went to Crome – regarded mostly as a classics-style rider and a former Bendigo Madison winner – who took out the King of the Mountains prize.

The win was sealed after Cooper’s stunning solo break on stage nine, which earned IsoWhey the stage win as well as tightening the zipper on Crome’s KoM jersey, which he had nabbed two days earlier.

“On stage seven, we wanted to look for a breakaway to target the KOM jersey, which we managed and then we just had to defend it in the last two days,” Crome said.

“We had no sprinters today so it worked out perfect.

PODIUM CLIMB: Sam Crome had a strong Tour of Hainan.

Joe went up the road and took the maximum points in the hills.

“Once I got two second places, I knew I’d wrapped it up. Then Joe went solo and topped the day off for the team.”

Crome finished 24th in the overall classification, but Hucker’s 10th was an impressive way for the team to finish its season.

After starting the season in January with eighth in the National Road Championships, Hucker has enjoyed a strong season.

It is the sixth straight race

in which Hucker has finished top-20 overall, including the Tour of China, Tour of Japan and fourth in the Tour of Hungary.

His worst finish this year was 24th in the Herald Sun Tour, a race that was contested by Tour de France champ Chris Froome and a host to top-level international riders.

Despite two crashes at the gruelling event, Crome said it was the ideal way to finish the season.

“I had a bit of a rough round but luckily, it only took some skin off so I was still able to ride,” he said.

“Hopefully we’ll get invited back again to the Tour of Hainan. The team pushed really hard to get a start here.

I think we’ve not only repaid the faith to the team but to the organisers as well.”

The international season has wrapped up for the majority of riders, with Chris Hamilton and Jack Haig returning home in recent weeks.

The road cycling season will be back in full swing in January, with the national championships, Tour Down Under and Herald Sun Tour.

Before that, Bendigo will host two days of track cycling in December as part of Cycling Victoria’s Christmas Classic series.

Shepparton has withdrawn from hosting its leg of the event, meaning Bendigo will host consecutive days of track racing at Tom Flood Sports Centre on Thursday, December 28 and Friday, December 29.

Events include the 2000-metre Lindsay Harrington Memorial Wheelrace, the Victorian men’s 10-mile and motor pace championship events and two rounds of the Godfrey Family Women’s Omnium series.

Umps win yet again

ON A ROLL: Kangaroo Flat’s strong start has continued.

Flat fires into clash KANGAROO Flat’s offseason recruiting is paying off, with a strong start leading into a top-four clash with Bendigo East this weekend.

The Roos are 2-1 after three matches, having beaten Bendigo for the first time in some years last weekend.

Paul Moller has made a good start at his new club, as has another offseason recruit in Bendigo premiership player Mitch Hocking.

Other games see top side Eaglehawk face Bendigo, Golden Square against South Bendigo and Inglewood up against Castlemaine.

THE Bendigo Umpires Association has continued its remarkable run of success at the AFL Victoria Community Football Awards.

The BUA won the Most Outstanding Umpires Group award for the second year running and the third year of the past four.

At an awards ceremony at Docklands, the football community celebrated the contribution of the state’s best grassroots umpires, NAB AFL Auskick volunteers, Australian Football Coaches Association recipients and the tireless work of more than 78,000 volunteers across the state.

Chairman Craig Findlay and director of coaching Dean Goodridge accepted the award, with both instrumental in the work the association has done in the past 12 months.

Among the BUA’s initiatives are a recruitment program for Indian migrants which has seen several newcomers to the sport take up boundary umpiring.

The BUA also has several young umpires involved with the V/Line Academy, which provides a pathway to VFL and TAC Cup level.

Bronte Annand became the first BUA junior female to progress to senior ranks when she umpired a Bendigo Football Netball League game.

She also officiated the North Central Football League grand final.

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