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Mural adds a bright view VIEW STREET‘S charm has been enhanced by the addition of a mural created by one of the street’s traders, Kane Barri. To discover the mural you have to go to View Lane which runs parallel to View Street and off Mackenzie Street. The mural, painted by Kane Barri, the owner of The Meadow and Gathered, covers
the brick wall at the rear of his shops. “I always wanted to put something here,” Kane said. “This is the arts precinct after all and I wanted to add colour and life to reflect our street culture.” The consensus so far is that the mural was well worth the time and effort.
YES WE CAN GRAND VIEW: Kane Barri with his creation.
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SUPPORT for same sex marriage is greater in central Victoria than nationally, but amid cheers and congratulations there was an underlying bitterness that the decision had been left to a voluntary postal survey. At Trades Hall about 100 LGBTQI people and supporters gathered on Wednesday to hear the yes result, but it was soured with supporters saying a vote in parliament would have saved them from a terrible emotional toll.
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Within minutes of a result that showed the majority of voters in all states and territories supported same sex marriage, commentary advising caution was available from proponents against same sex marriage, including Bishop of Sandhurst Leslie Tomlinson. “The Yes vote has prevailed by the narrowest of margins, and while we are disappointed, we accept the
result of the survey,” he said. “It now seems likely that civil marriage will be open to people of the same sex and we respect that outcome. “The focus is now on our parliament to ensure that the proper freedoms are legislated to guarantee that the many people who remain in favour of the traditional definition of marriage are free to speak,
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teach and act on this decision.” Of the votes returned from the Bendigo electorate, 68.7 per cent favoured a yes result. The margin in the Bendigo electorate was 37.4 per cent, among the highest in regional Australia and significantly greater than the national margin of 23.2 per cent. Bendigo also posted a higher participation rate than the national
average, with 82.7 per cent of residents voting. Nationally, 79.5 per cent of people responded. Australian Bureau of Statistics chief statistician David Kalisch said the response was outstanding and left no doubt about its accuracy. “It shows how important this survey is to many Australians,” he said. After the result flashed on the screen, LGBTQI people at Trades Hall cheered, embraced and draped themselves in rainbow flags.
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Move along to save NEW Real Estate Institute of Victoria data reveals regional buyers can save more than $350,000 by buying a home in the next town along the train line. Significant savings of more than $170,000 were also possible for those who purchased a home in Kangaroo Flat ($293,375) instead of the previous station on the Bendigo line, Castlemaine ($465,000). Also on the Bendigo service, buyers could save a considerable sum of $140,000 by purchasing in Kyneton ($495,000) instead of nearby Woodend ($635,000). Investment and infrastructure commitments in regional Victoria by both the state and federal governments will drive price growth in many areas, with buyers increasingly looking for affordable alternatives to enter the market. V/Line’s Geelong service recorded the state’s largest median house price difference between neighbouring stations with commuters able to save $374,500 by uying in Lara ($455,500), rather than the previous station, Little River ($830,000). Lara is just 11km further from Melbourne. Buyers willing to spend an
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THE contentious Lansell Crest development has been pushed ahead by City of Greater Bendigo councillors after lengthy debate at Wednesday’s council meeting. Council endorsed a change to a planning scheme, lifting a cap on the number of dwellings that can be constructed at the East Bendigo site. In doing so, councillors cleared the way for Bendigo’s first mediumdensity development. Plans have been submitted for 104 lots on the land, between Lloyd and Lansell streets, ranging from 85 to 350 square metres. The proposed change drew spirited debate within the community, with close to 100 objections submitted to council. That continued at Wednesday’s meeting, where councillor Julie
Hoskin was vocal in her objections to the plan. “I’m not alone when I say I’m not a fan of pack-them-and-stack-them, beehive developments that are being entertained across Bendigo,” Cr Hoskin said. She said the residents in opposition to Lansell Crest were not against development on the site, but specifically objected to the “density, traffic, parking and impact to their neighbourhood amenity”. Ms Hoskin also described the planning referral process as grossly unfair, met by applause from members of the gallery who had objected to the development. In March last year, council identified the 2.6-hectare site as a key development location, before seeking authorisation to remove a cap on the number of lots that could be developed there.
Developer Birchgrove Property submitted plans for the development in line with the council’s view it was a priority location. After the development plans were lodged with council, the development plan and related planning scheme amendment were referred
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Seven of the nine councillors voted in line with the report prepared by City of Greater Bendigo officers, which recommended endorsing the amendment. Eppalock ward councillor George Flack joined Cr Hoskin in voting against the amendment.
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to the planning minister, Richard Wynne. Mr Wynne appointed an independent panel to consider the amendment, which recommended three changes in handing down its report. All changes related to the wording of the development plan, described by council staff as a solid outcome.
Those who supported the motion spoke positively about the diversity it will add to Bendigo’s housing. “We’ve actually identified some of these key sites, and this is one of those, that can be repopulated,” Whipstick ward councillor James Williams said. “I congratulate the developers for having the foresight to provide
alternative living.” Lockwood ward councillor Matt Emond noted he had spoken to residents both young and old in favour of higher density developments. Whipstick ward councillor Andrea Metcalf also voted in line with the recommendation, but was far more reserved in her judgement and spoke both in favour of and against aspects of the plan. Cr Metcalf noted that she was submitted to have the land protected at the hearing that saw the site named a key development area. “As such it may seem obvious for me to simply vote against the recommendation to adopt the amendment,” she said. She said she would rely on the panel’s findings to inform her position on the issue and was not convinced there were sufficient grounds for refusal of the plan.
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PALS: Penny Williams and Jim. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN MEET Jim, a four-year-old labrador and his much loved friend, Penny Williams. Brought together through the auspices of a pilot study conducted by La Trobe University researchers, the two companions have enjoyed regular walks together, all in the name of science. La Trobe’s Living with Disability Research Centre has just finished a pilot study to track the experiences of those who ventured into the community with and without a dog. Research fellow Emma Bould said people with intellectual disabilities were one of the most socially excluded groups in society.
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The study found the company of a dog can improve that terrible sense of isolation. Ms Williams said when she walked with Jim people often stopped to talk to them. “If you do that at the same time every week, they get to know you then,” she said. During the study the participants were divided, with half having 14 outings with a dog and its handler, while the other half had 14 outings with a handler alone, followed by five outings with a handler and a dog. “Our findings showed there were significantly more encounters between participants and strangers
when a dog was present,” Dr Bould said. Researchers worked with Bendigo-based charity Righteous Pups and 16 adults with intellectual disabilities. Dr Bould said the Bendigo study was timely given the recent National Disability Insurance Scheme launch. “Our study highlights the potential for a dog walking program to encourage encounters, which could help people build a sense of identity and belonging in the community,” she said. Penny and Jim, who now have to part ways, are hoping that further funding will allow them to see each other again. – Dianne Dempsey
PLANNING changes to better manage flood risk were adopted by City of Greater Bendigo councillors on Wednesday night. The flood overlay changes were among of a number of items up for debate, and one of three that drew the opposition of councillor Julie Hoskin. Of the opening three agenda items up for discussion, Cr Hoskin strongly opposed them all. She spoke in support of the more than 90 objections to the Lansell Crest development in East Bendigo and also objected to an amendment to the East Bendigo and White Hills Heritage Study. Cr Hoskin saved perhaps her strongest words for the changes to the planning overlay, based on data in the Bendigo Urban Flood Study. The changes were designed to better manage flood risk in the case of a one-in-100-year flood, but the Whipstick ward councillor claimed data in the report was incorrect. Cr Hoskin said the figures in regard to insurance liability should “set warning bells ringing in regards to the grand scale of incompetency when the liability sums in the report are read”. “In good conscience this documents should not be accepted tonight as if councillors do they are doing so with constructive knowledge that it is wrong,” she said. “And I challenge any councillor to tell me that this is not the case.” Cr Hoskin’s motion to reject
the amendment garnered only her own vote, with every other councillor supporting the recommendation to adopt the changes. Councillor James Williams conceded the data may not be perfect, but it was the best data available. Other items on the council agenda included a new, four-year funding agreement with Bendigo Heritage Attractions. The organisation recently announced plans to redevelop the Central Deborah Gold Mine, with several councillors paying tribute to the work of its new CEO Peter Abbott. The Bendigo Urban Freight Study, including a plan to duplicate the Calder Highway between Ravenswood and Bridgewater, was adopted. It was described by councillor Andrea Metcalf as the first study of its kind in Australia. A motion to reject an application for 16 poker machines at the Bendigo Club was also supported by councillors after the state’s gambling and liquor regulator said it would be detrimental to the community. However, several councillors suggested that the current gaming policy be reviewed with two applications for electronic gaming machines having been rejected by council this year. Meantime, a decision to adopt a planning amendment for the proposed Aspire Precinct at Sacred Heart Cathedral was deferred until next month’s meeting at the request of developers.
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BENDIGO’s central business district will get another discount pharmacy, but in the process lose another store in Hargreaves Mall because of the lack of passing trade. Chemist Discount Centre is preparing to start trading at 7 Queen Street by the end of this week. It is a rebranding of Bendigo
Central Pharmacy, which has operated in the mall for several years but was sold to Advantage Pharmacy Group after falling into receivership in April. Operations manager Michael Pasalskyj said the Queen Street site was “closer to where people are”. But he conceded rent was also cheaper at the new location. Chemist Discount Centre aims to compete with the giant Chemist
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Group calls for Manus men MEMBERS of the Loddon Mallee Regional Advisory Council are formally requesting to resettle within the region up to 300 refugees and asylum seekers from Manus Island. At the inaugural meeting of the council, Victorian Multicultural Commission chairperson Helen Kapalos said council members asked the commission to write a collective letter to Victorian premier Daniel Andrews asking that he reaffirm his commitment to resettling people from Manus Island. Ms Kapalos said the request would be presented to VMC commissioners. Loddon Mallee could also be a candidate location to settle Assyrian families who arrived in Australia as part of an humanitarian intake. Most of the families were farmers in their home country and their experience could be utilised in Australian agriculture. “They want to know is there any way we can have subsidies from government, is there any way we can seek partnerships in regional areas to look at furthering our prospects in regional resettlement,” Ms Kapalos said. “We are in the process of conducting several bus tours and we are hoping that Bendigo can be introduced and certainly in this meeting it was flagged with us by
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the group that Bendigo would like to be part of it. “Mildura certainly is part of it.” The council, which covers an area including the Macedon Ranges, Bendigo, Swan Hill and Mildura, has been formed to advise the commission on issues within the region. Council member and settlement services worker Nay Chee Aung said the acquisition of English language skills was critical to people settling well in the area. Mr Aung said access to interpreters was also important, particularly when new arrivals were accessing health, legal and community services, “in areas where miscommunication could lead to something terrible”. Colleague Zahir Azimi said he thought the biggest challenge for people was finding work. As a settlement services worker, Mr Azimi was helping with employment even if it was not part of his job, but he said there was a bigger challenge of finding meaningful work. “That is why unfortunately we are losing some families, they are relocating to some other areas because of employment,” he said. VMC commissioner Sam Almaliki said the council would meet three or four times a year in different regional centres.
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Bendigo Art Gallery will host the acclaimed Another Day in Paradise exhibition of artworks by Bali Nine member Muyuran Sukumaran and leading Australian artists Abdul-Rahman Abdullah, Megan Cope, Jagath Dheerasekara, Khaled Sabsabi, and Matthew Sleeth in July 2018. The exhibition responds to the death penalty and profiles human rights, with Bendigo one of only two destinations for the challenging and evocative collection of works currently on display at Campbelltown Arts Centre in New South Wales. ”We’re thrilled to bring Myuran Sukumaran’s beautiful and important paintings to Bendigo Art Gallery, as well as the work of other artists such as Megan Cope and Matthew Sleeth, who explore some of the most pressing issues of our times in their art practice,” said Bendigo Art Gallery acting director Tansy Curtin said. “It is also a pleasure to work with Ben Quilty again, since his standout exhibition here in 2014/15. “Not only is he one of Australia’s best known and highly-regarded contemporary painters, he uses his profile and his art practice to advocate for social justice and change. “Another Day in Paradise is a most powerful exhibition, and it is an honour to bring it to Bendigo.” Curated by Quilty and Michael Dagostino, Another Day in Paradise presents a vast and sobering series of powerful portraits by Sukumaran, painted during his incarceration at Bali’s Kerobokan jail and from his final incarceration on Nusa Kambangan Island. The exhibition will be on display from July 7 to September 16.
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City backs marriage equality From Page 1 ASHLYN MCDONALD said she was relieved the survey was over. “It has been a nightmare in terms of my mental health and the sorts of things that have been said to me and to my friends and to my family,” she said. “It has also been heartening to see all these people together.” After 12 weeks of campaigning, Bendigo Says Yes campaigners Harry McAnulty and Natasha Joyce echoed her relief, but said the result was what they had expected from the community. “The fact that we got such a good result in Bendigo specifically, it is what we aimed for, it is what we worked for, it makes up for how hard the last couple of weeks have been,” Ms Joyce said. Mr McAnulty said the campaign had been divisive but the local support was “a sample of what we saw in the campaign”. Victoria recorded the highest yes vote nationally, helped by the strongest regional margins in regional areas including Bendigo and Ballarat. But Bendigo MP Lisa Chesters said the survey result did not mean marriage equality. “We still need (Prime Minister) Malcolm Turnbull and the parliament to vote on this issue,” she said. “No more delays, no more excuses. It’s time to make marriage equality law.” Ms Chesters called for the bill to be debated when parliament returned in two weeks, a call echoed by Mr Turnbull who also referred to the bill that has been circulated by Western Australian Senator Dean Smith as an appropriate first draft. The Smith bill will change the definition of marriage under the Marriage Act from “a man and a woman” to “two people”, but will allow religious celebrants to refuse marrying gay couples and allow religious organisations to refuse gay
couples permission to wed in their buildings and functions halls. No campaigner FamilyVoice Australia said if politicians decided to ignore Australian heritage and biological reality by redefining marriage, “then they must also enact broad and rigorous protections for the large percentage of Australians with religious or conscientious objections to it”. In contrast, the Australian Psychological Society called for samesex marriage to be legalised as soon as possible to “heal the rift in our
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SPEAKING OUT: Lisa Chesters fronts the Bendigo media.
Poll call to end citizenship crisis BENDIGO MP Lisa Chesters says she will meet the December 1 deadline for declaring any dual citizenship set this week. Both sides of federal politics came to an agreement on Monday to compel all MPs to confirm their citizenship status by the start of next month. The federal Labor member says she is ready to meet the deadline and has all the relevant paperwork in place. Ms Chesters’ father was
born in England, and she renounced her UK citizenship before being elected in 2013. While confident that she has no citizenship dramas lying in wait, she told ABC Radio the best way to end the drama once and for all would be to call an election. While on campus at La Trobe University this week to denounce the coalition’s proposed cuts to university funding, she said the saga
has become a distraction. “It’s part of the reason why I decided to come on campus today and remind senators in Canberra that there is still a job they need to do,” she said. “The citizenship saga has become a distraction. It is important because we don’t quite know if the people sitting in Canberra can legitimately be there.” The government is attempting to pass the Higher Education Amendment
Bill through the senate this week, which Ms Chesters says would see greatly increased student fees. “On average they’ll pay an extra $3600 for a fouryear degree and at the same time lower the income rate at which point they’ll start to pay back their university degree down to $42,000 dollars,” she said. “This bill is bad, it’s bad for regional students and it’s bad for regional campuses like Bendigo.”
Time to prepare MONDAY marks the official start of the fire danger period in much of central Victoria, including the City of Greater Bendigo, prompting a reminder for residents to prepare for summer. Among the areas for which Monday marks the period’s official start are the Bendigo municipality, as well as the neighbouring Mount Alexander and Central Goldfields shire councils. The Loddon and Campaspe areas, to Bendigo’s north, saw the start of the fire danger period on Friday. The period puts severe restrictions on open fires being lit, with permits required in some instances. The Country Fire Authority says it also serves as a timely message to start preparing bushfire plans and clearing yards and gutters.
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Registrations are now open for the Community Christmas Lunch. Now in its fourth year, this free event ensures community members who might be alone, feel excluded, or are facing financial difficulties over the Christmas period can enjoy a great Christmas lunch. The lunch will take place in the Conservatory at the All Seasons on Christmas Day from noon to 2pm. Registrations are essential and need to be made before Friday December 8, 2017 by phoning the council on 5434 6000. Greater Bendigo mayor Margaret O’Rourke said the event was very well attended each year. “Christmas Day can be very stressful for some people, especially those who do not have any family or friends to share the day with,” Cr O’Rourke said. “This is an opportunity to come together with the rest of the community and enjoy a delicious, traditional lunch. “It’s going to be a great day, with good food and company and I encourage everyone who would like to attend to make sure they register as soon as possible.” All Seasons owners Tom and Jeanine Hedley said the All Seasons was looking forward to hosting the
sustainable design The council is seeking input from local developers about how to incorporate environmentally sustainable design principles into new residential and commercial subdivisions. 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. A workshop for developers will be held at the Bendigo library on Thursday, November 21, from 2pm to 4pm. To register your interest in attending email esd@bendigo.vic.gov.au
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Twenty volunteer marshals are required for a Trex, Triathlon event at Crusoe Park during the weekend of November 25 and 26. Times are from 6am until 12.30pm on both days. Payment for time will be donated to the community organisation of your choice. Each volunteer will receive a Trex gift and a meal is supplied. For confirmation of details, your numbers and times phone John on 5449 6239.
spontaneous volunteers WHEN emergency situations such as floods and fires arise, there are huge numbers of people who want to volunteer but cannot be utilised due to a shortfall in organisation. This is set to change. City of Greater Bendigo’s Ann-Maree Roberts is going to present an informative session relating to spontaneous volunteering. The information session will be held at Bendigo library on Wednesday, December 6 from 9.30am to noon. Book through training@bgovolunteers.org.au or contact Bendigo Volunteer Resource Centre on 5441 1404.
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IT is well documented that two community leaders put up their own money and with another four formed an honourary board to save the Eaglehawk Recycling Centre when operator Future Employment Opportunities went out of business in April 2016. What is not as well known is that the six-figure loan was paid in full within 12 months. And now the centre finds itself part of the bigger regional waste picture. – Report by Sharon Kemp CREATIVITY helps when it comes to running a not-for-profit recycling yard because a lot of the time you are dealing with stuff that nobody wants or even thinks about, such as packaging. Think cardboard, plastic and polystyrene. Think gas bottles. But when your mandate is to employ people and keep as much material as possible out of landfill, saving 28 tonnes of polystyrene, 19 tonnes of oil, 38 tonnes of batteries, 429 tonnes of timber and 169 tonnes of electronics is part of your job, even if it is not making a return. But the Eaglehawk Recycle Centre is turning a profit. “We are in the business of helping people, but we are not in the business of going broke,” chairman of the honourary board that oversees the centre, Leon Scott, said. “(If you go broke) not only do you not have a service, but the main people who get hit are these guys here because they have no job. “With the last organisation (FEO), the biggest number of creditors were the employees, they were the ones who got hit.” Mr Scott has been in business for himself for 47 years, but with manager Peter Buck and fellow director and original founder Peter Cox, he has also been involved in the centre since its inception 24 years ago.
It was to Mr Scott that Mr Cox turned early last year when he learned FEO had been placed in receivership. With contributions from the pair amounting to an interest-free loan of $110,010 according to the centre’s 2016 annual report, and the recruitment as directors of four other people with experience in various industry sectors, they made an offer for the centre’s stock and equipment, and by March the centre was theirs. The six original members of the honourary board were Mr Scott, Mr Cox, mining industry executive Rod Hanson, Environmental Protection Authority manager Jeff Cummins, transport sector businessman Murray Gray and retail professional Fiona Naughton. The board has changed composition in the past 12 months, and employee numbers have grown as has the tonnage of salvageable material – by 500 tonnes more than last year. “Our major supporter is the City of Greater Bendigo, we very much work hand in hand with them because everything we save, it saves them a $65 per tonne EPA levy,” Mr Scott said. The council reciprocates by charging the centre a peppercorn rental fee. The arrangement works for both parties. A for-profit recycling business would not be interested in the some
CREATIVE WITH WASTE: Peter Buck and Leon Scott. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN of the materials the Eaglehawk centres deals in. “They are only there to get the copper and brass and the bulk stuff, no degassing of fridges, no mucking around with the little stuff, but the little stuff is the big stuff that builds up,” Mr Buck said. Like plastics, which no one wants, he says, 10 tonnes of which he has, crushed and bundled on site at Eaglehawk. Mr Scott adds: “We are always looking for new clients for our bulk sales, we are talking about plastics, anything we have in bulk.” It doesn’t help to be a small player in the waste industry. Sales from non-ferrous metals such as copper make the most money for the centre in terms of salvaging, but it also packages and sells polystyrene for which it doesn’t cover the
cost of the machine nor the labour it costs to operate it. The machine, bought in part with a Sustainability Victoria grant, compacts foam to a 40th of its size, which last year would have saved more than 1000 tonnes from landfill. Mr Buck said there was also technology being developed for dealing with plastics in stripping out the oil, a sign that waste was a global issue, and big business. “It is a wasteful society out there, I tell you,” he said. The shop selling salvaged material is the financial mainstay for the centre, a source of 75 per cent of its revenue and a place where workers can educate the public about recycling. For Mr Buck, who conducts tours of the centre typically for school groups and other shires seeking to
emulate the model, he is following in the footsteps of Revolve in the late 1980s which had salvaging rights at two Canberra rubbish tips and showcased for the first time the items people threw out. “In Canberra it started 35 years ago, so they said why can’t it happen somewhere else, and it is from there to us and we’re doing our bit down in this part of the globe and now we can show shires that this is successful and they can do it too,” he said. Its future also includes the broader regional picture as it is included in plans to make compulsory the sorting of any waste that goes through the gates to landfill, wherever that may be in four years when the tip at Eaglehawk is closed. The waste market may not be a stable market, according to Mr Scott, but there will always be waste.
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Tony has pride in his work TONY Mertz has a once-removed relationship with the Hawkei that Thales is making for the Australian Defence Force. At the Eaglehawk Recycling Centre, his job is to break down the wooden crates in which parts for the expensive and high-tech protective vehicle arrive at the Bendigo factory. The partnership between the defence vehicle manufacturer and ERC has kept Mr Mertz, who has an intelloving the job: Tony Mertz. lectual disability, in a job for more than five years. “I love this job,” he said, at a time when the unem- employ another person.” FUNERALS & The same set of values adding that he was proud of ployment rate in Eaglehawk was more than 10 per cent. also applies to the compaPRE - PAID FUNERALS being part of the recycling “We spend a fair bit on nies ERC works this, such as industry. “This business is really training each year,” Mr Scott the second-hand dealers and said. businesses that deal down good for the locals.” “We like to overtrain em- the processing process with It is also designed to be good for employees, accord- ployees so there is a chance its bulk recycled material. that they will move on. “Our thing is to recycle ing to chairman Leon Scott. “We can upskill them and sell on, so that our cliThe centre was started to ents can make a dollar too,” be a source of sustainable and they can move on. “That gives us a chance to Mr Scott said. employment opportunities
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Sharing the knowledge
Bendigo-based Monash University medical students have been recognised for their voluntary contribution to the Smith Family’s senior secondary tutoring program this year. The program provides Smith Family scholarship students in years 11 and 12 with homework support and ultimately aims to lift students’ aspirations and improve their confidence. Up to 23 secondary students took part in this year’s tutoring program in Bendigo, working with a core group of five Monash medical students. Year 11 student Tia Hendry said without the tutoring program she’d have struggled this year. “You’ve helped me go from a solid fail to a pass,” she said of the medical student tutors. Although she’s not certain what she’d like to do on finishing school, Tia is now thinking about studying health professions at La Trobe University. Year 12 student Reza Azimi knows exactly what he wants to do. Reza sought help in maths methods to lift his ATAR result so he can get into law and global studies at Monash University. Year 12 student Genevieve Somerville is also focused on her goal: to study a Master of Dietetics at La Trobe University. She was grateful for the exam tips the medical students were able to pass on. Medical student Zak Doherty, who volunteered his time for the tutoring program, is determined to pass on exactly that kind of information. Hamilton-born Zak has spent his first clinical year in Bendigo gaining experience in the Bendigo hospital and he remembers very
helping hand: Rav Gaddam, Lachlan Elliott, Zak Doherty, Dayle Howlett and Liam de Vries. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN well how disadvantaged country high school students can be. “Why should those students be disadvantaged because they don’t go to that flash private school in Melbourne?” he said. “In medicine you typically require really good marks to get in and I see people who didn’t get in from my school that probably should have because they didn’t have that teaching advantage. “It’s just a little thing but if I can reduce that inequality, close the gap a bit, that’s a good thing.”
A previous Smith Family scholarship student herself, Dayle Howlett grew up in Rosedale in Gippsland. She has also spent the year studying medicine in Bendigo and tutoring in her free time. “A lot of it is encouraging them to keep going because it’s very tiring being a VCE student,” she said. “I really enjoyed teaching – it’s a stress release for me to be able to explain something I’m comfortable with.” Bendigo program coordina-
tor Lia Comodo said one in seven Australian children and young people grow up in disadvantage, which can limit their opportunities and outcomes in life. “Investing in education support gives students from all backgrounds the chance to succeed in their studies and opens up their future pathways,” Ms Comodo said. “A program like this not only delivers long-term benefits for the student but also their family and the wider community.”
Child health on agenda Council says it remains committed to providing a Maternal and Child Health Service as it undertakes a review of the program. It is calling on residents to provide feedback through an online survey about their experiences with the service. The City of Greater Bendigo council has in the past distanced itself from services such as Home and Community Care and its childcare service. Community wellbeing manager Chris Kelly said the review aim to determine whether the service meets community needs and how improvements can be made to ensure it is relevant, convenient and accessible to residents. “We want to determine how the city can continue to make the universal Maternal Child Health Service more responsive to the needs of the modern family,” Ms Kelly said. “We are seeking input from a range of stakeholders as part of the process and the survey is just one way residents can participate and have their say. “The city is committed to providing a high quality and efficient MCH service and the interests of our clients and the level and quality of the services provided will be a critical consideration throughout the process.” The review is open until the end of November, with details available on council’s website.
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Time to swap
THE National Swap Meet is back in Bendigo, marking 42 years of bits and bargains. This weekend will be a mass of all things car related, with enthusiasts and collectors looking for that all-important part. There is plenty to see and do with more than 1700 sites of auto, motorcycle engine parts and memorabilia. There will be a display of Fordson tractors,
celebrating 100 years, car boot sales and cars for sale, model car sales and display and the show and shine on Saturday from 6am. Gates are open at the Prince of Wales Showground in Holmes Road from 6am on Saturday and 7am on Sunday. Admission on Saturday is $15, Sunday $5, with a weekend pass costing $20. Further details from 0434 730 822.
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Locals lend a hand for classic HOW do you convince local riders to pay to cycle on roads they use for free? This was one of the biggest questions for the Bendigo Cycling Classic organising committee. It seems the answer lay in the ability to offer a ride where all of the entry fees were donated to charity. Bendigo’s first recreational charity cycling event for local community did just that and was a huge success, raising well over $20,000 for our chosen charities: Give Me 5 for Kids and The OTIS Foundation. It started on a ride through Bendigo’s picturesque countryside, when a passionate group of community-minded cyclists discussed the need for a public, recreational ride for charity in Bendigo. Other regional cities had suc-
cessfully done this and the group felt it was time that one was added to the Bendigo sporting calendar. Thus, a committee was formed, and they teamed up with two local charities to develop the Bendigo Cycling Classic. Historically, different groups had tried to organise these events in Bendigo, however the point of difference this time was the focus on local people working with local charities, showcasing the local area, which is perfect for cycling. The committee wanted to donate all the entry fees to the charities, but that meant getting enough sponsors on board to cover the costs of staging the event. Being a part of Bendigo’s cycling community, the committee spoke to local cycling groups and bike shops
for advice and were thrilled when they jumped on board and began spreading the word. It was great local buy-in and showcased Bendigo’s willingness to support a community event for charity. With the City of Greater Bendigo and Southern Cross Austereo as partners, it wasn’t long before GJ Gardner Homes confirmed their involvement as major sponsor. The newly-formed committee knew then that they had the momentum and support required to put on a fantastic event. Further sponsors followed giving time and dollars toward local charities. Every one of the volunteers on the organising committee dedicated many hours in and around work
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TIME TO GO Cyclists ahead of the classic. and family commitments to pull the event together. The initial committee consisted of an accountant, a project manager, a couple of marketing gurus and a few keen cyclists.
But it soon opened up to include a network of colleagues and friends and eventually comprised an army of about 50 volunteers for the first Bendigo Cycling Classic. – Geoff O’Sullivan
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Estate disappearing I refer to Mr Mal Nolan’s letter “Backhaus Estate disappearing”, Bendigo Weekly, November 10, concerning the Backhaus Estate. Mr Nolan seems to be unaware of many of the relevant facts concerning the estate and the obligations of the three trustees. Dr Henry Backhaus, a Catholic pioneer priest of the Bendigo Goldfields, made a brief will the day before he died, on September 6, 1882, in which he left much of the property held in his name, as a perpetual trust, the income from which would benefit the Catholic Church through the clergyman of St Kilian’s Parish, Bendigo. He named three executors as trustees of the perpetual trust. The will is silent on whether or not these properties should remain part of the trust permanently or whether they could be traded for other assets at the discretion of the trustees. The law governing perpetual trusts requires that the administration of such trusts must retain the capital of the trust which precludes money from this corpus being distributed to the beneficiary. Only the income derived may be distributed to the beneficiary. The trustees cannot arbitrarily take income to augment capital any more than the beneficiary can demand capital be added to the distribution of income. Under the scheme of management for the Backhaus Estate granted by the Supreme Court of Victoria, any sale of property must have the approval of the Supreme Court or the Attorney General of Victoria, depending on the value of the property to be sold. Mr Nolan can rest assured that the current trustees are most conscientious in meeting their responsibilities to the estate under the law and in accordance with their obligations to the beneficiary. Approval has been sought and granted for the sale of the properties currently on offer and the proceeds from these sales will be prudently invested, as was the case with the proceeds from earlier sales, resulting in improved performance of the estate. Bishop Les Tomlinson, Chair, Backhaus Estate Trustees
Reporting Australia When one local politician is jostled at one protest rally by a few people, and it is reported nationally multiple times across all Australian television channels, surely some mention should be made of the hundreds
of protests held each year without incident. Or has reporting become simply about the sensational? Is there nothing remarkable, nothing worth reporting about the good behaviour of the many thousands of people who walk through our streets every year? Let me say that I do not think anyone should have jostled Tony Abbott’s sister last week. But when the media shows more concern about a torn coat, and someone having difficulty getting into a political party fundraising dinner, than to the human misery we Australians are allowing to happen on Manus and Nauru, then the media is not doing its job. A torn coat is something that can be replaced. The deliberate confiscation of more than four years from the lives of 600 innocent people is quite another thing. Jan Govett, Strathdale
Room for more It is endemic of the approach in Bendigo for empire building for mine’s surface works to receive a six million dollar expansion at the Central Deborah while Victoria Hill remains neglected and a potential bush fire hazard. Victoria Hill could be used as a venue at the Blues Festival as well as showcasing street food vendors. Its aspect at both sunrise and sunset along with its elevation makes it ideal to begin or finish tours at this location, and view the cuttings. As usual the public are being called on to pay the bill. Mick Sandiford, Bendigo
What will it stand for? Re: the proposed Rate Payer’s Association having a sub-branch in Bendigo. This seems a very good idea, but one should find out the articles of association and its rules to ascertain what it will stand for in our community. As a past member of the Victorian Ratepayer’s Association I can see real benefits in being an “incorporated body” providing legal protection to its officers and the spokespersons who will represent it. It certainly will have more clout than certain individuals voicing their objections to council policies and achieving nothing. Remember the petitions taken up to save the Kangaroo Flat Community Centre and other petitions
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which where ignored. And the continual attack by the Municipal Association of Victoria on rate-capping. It would also be a strong voice to the government of the day and the local government minister. The danger of course is to ensure it really represents the ratepayer and does not become a clique or claque just supporting certain areas of the local government and council proposals. Will it represent the voice of the poor, suffering ratepayer is the question? Bill Collier Golden Square
Symptom of society WhilE I sympathise with Ms Goldsmith (Bendigo Weekly, November 3), having experiencing similar problems myself with neighbour’s cats damaging our hard work, I realise it is just a symptom of the society in which we live. A society where more and more people lack any respect for their neighbours or anyone else, and unfortunately they are being encouraged by people and organisations who tell them that they have a basic right to do their own thing. It matters not if doing their own thing impacts adversely on anyone else or the whole community, it is just one part of the falling standards in community etiquette. This along with soft sentencing
gives some people the feeling that they can just do what they like when they like because there are no consequences to suffer. Unfortunately until state and local governments enforce their local laws with the same vigour as the High Court enforced eligibility laws for members of parliament we will just have to suffer. Not in silence, but whatever indignation we may show and noise we may make those with the ability to change the situation will just turn a deaf ear. Anne Grant, Kangaroo Flat
Is the vote legal? Letter to the Attorney General: I am very concerned that Malcolm Turnbull and Bill Shorten as leaders of their respective parties will attempt to enact the marriage equality legislation when many of their minister are still compromised by being dual citizenship – ie illegal to cast their vote on any matter before parliament. I request that no legislation be enacted until all ministers have proven they are indeed fit to stand. Otherwise the public will be forced to petition you to reverse the legislation and this could have far reaching consequences on all legislation that has been enacted this parliamentary sitting since the election. We trust you can put a stop to any marriage equality legislation
until after the citizenship matter has been resolved. Monika Evers, White Hills
Mine of authenticity I would like to comment on the front page article (Bendigo Weekly, November 10) on the proposed $6 million expansion of the Central Deborah mine. The preservation of the Central Deborah did not start out as a gold panning experience. In the early 1970s some forward thinking Bendigonians, including Daryl McClure, Albert Richardson, Jack Cohn and others, formed the Bendigo Trust to preserve the Central Deborah as a complete authentic quartz reef mine. The aim was to promote the story of underground reef gold mining in Bendigo. This was the industry that made Bendigo world famous. I feel that the proposed expansion will significantly change the authentic atmosphere currently existing at the site and reduce its attraction to tourists seeking an authentic original mine experience. The injection of a smaller amount of funding, wisely spent on the surface and underground would greatly enhance the experience for visitors. Trevor Palmer Eaglehawk
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THIS week’s announcement that a resounding 61.6 per cent of those who voted in the same sex marriage survey did so in support of marriage equality is a significant step forward, but just how big a step, and how quickly the survey results are acted upon, is now back in the hands of our politicians – which is exactly where this process started. To reap any dividend from the wasteful $122 million spent on the survey, Australia’s political representatives must take note – and they must take decisive action. Democracy is not cheap, but it commands and deserves respect. It’s time our politicians had the courage of their convictions – or at least those of the people they were elected to represent, and to implement the necessary legislation that allows for marriage equality. Australia needs to be patient, but the people also deserve to know, and soon, the timeframe for these
Editorial Comment important next steps. We hope the Prime Minister’s pledge that the necessary legislation would be resolved prior to Christmas is fulfilled, and that politicians can appropriately acknowledge and respect the outcome of this vote. Australia needs to be respectful, and ever mindful of the thoughts and views of others on both sides of this sensitive subject. The actual survey results warrant a closer look, and show that about 7.8 million of the roughly 13 million people who participated support same sex marriage. Given there are just over 16 million voters registered across Australia, it can be claimed that the majority of Australian voters support same sex marriage.
While many of us may think this was unnecessary, a waste of money and an initiative that exposed many Australians to a situation that should never have been, we can salvage something from this. Equality. And anyone who might be wondering what all the fuss is about need only look to the multitude of tear-stained faces and the emotions that erupted when the final results of the postal survey were announced to Australians on Wednesday to see what this means to the people who stand to be most impacted by the changes to law that most Australians voted in favour of. Their wait has been long, painful and even heartbreaking. But now they can take comfort in knowing that they enjoy the support of a majority of their fellow Australians, who share their hope for change, and for that change to come soon.
opinion By TAMARA MARWOOD Create Business
IN March 2014, I first became uncomfortable. I wanted to get closer to my desired way of sharing my skills and talents. I started a micro business because I had a set of skills and a vision for my community. I wanted to create an opportunity to stretch and challenge myself. I wanted to connect with many businesses across industries – and join their teams – to deliver the energy and creativity that they needed to transform themselves, a product or service. I wasn’t alone in deciding to take the leap and establish a microbusiness. A KPMG report commissioned by the NBN was released in September shows that in our region, the total number of jobs is decreasing, while the number of microbusinesses is on the rise. An economy with flourishing micro-businesses and start-ups has so many benefits. These businesses are characterised by passionate leaders who have a very
clear sense of their skills and expertise and are highly motivated. They are businesses that are incredibly mobile; often needing only a phone to operate. They are responsive, flexible, loyal and dedicated to real outcomes for their clients. Being responsive and flexible are the key attributes needed when creating an ecosystem for innovation.
Innovation thrives through collaboration and a culture of readiness to “back each other” Unfortunately, the Regional Australia Institute has rated our region as lagging in innovation. Innovation thrives through collaboration and a culture of readiness to “back each other”. This can only happen by working with people different from you – with a different lens, a different industry, gender, culture, or ability – who have a shared willingness to take risks and share learnings. Bendigo has a number
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has an emerging, bubbling sector bringing together businesses who are ready to collaborate and innovate. Now is the time for leadership and further investment. We have a great foundation for start-ups and micro-business. My vision is for our leaders and larger businesses to step out of the “norm”, get uncomfortable and invest into diverse microbusinesses and start-ups inside and outside of their industry. That they back unique collaboration to find new solutions, new ways of working for their businesses and for the issues facing our community and the world. I would also love to see resources invested into micro-businesses seeking to scale up and sustain their activity. This means more networking and exchange designed specifically to happen between traditional slower-moving larger businesses and microbusiness. This may mean opening up our businesses and working in lighter, more fluid ways that create opportunity for interaction, exchange and collaboration.
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In the world of the snowflakes Steve learns a new approach to working as a team
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HE heat was on at the weekend, and I finally discovered the true meaning of the snowflake generation. Of course I have heard the term often enough, but now I have seen it. It’s something about them melting when the going gets tough or too hot. My biggest farming days of the year happened last weekend, four days of shearing and shuffling and drenching and moving 130 sheep and 95 lambs. Now this is just at the boundary of hobby farming, but it’s still a lot to do with a few people. I had organised for a 20-something vet nurse to assist, something she eagerly did at the time. I had her lined up to tread down the wool into the baler. All you farmers out there will say I should be using a hydraulic press, but needs must, and I was only borrowing the shed and plant.
The long-suffering Mrs Kendall had produced enough food for an army, high quality stuff it was too, and the team was set for the day. The shearer said 7am for a 7.30am start, so I was a bit put out to have a text just before seven from Snowflake one. “Sorry, can’t come today, have a hangover.” I can honestly say in my 50 plus years I have never given such a lame excuse for letting someone down. Can’t ever remember not turning up to anything I had agreed to. To be honest I would perhaps have not drunk so much the night before because I had agreed to help someone. This gentle disregard for responsibility shocked me, but perhaps it’s just a touch of naivety. The “yoof” of today have a whole new approach to things, I suppose I have learned. My shearer is a young bloke too, but he showed
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no sign of snowflaking – look, I have invented a new verb – and soldiered on throughout the two days of shearing. Now let’s move on to Snowflake two. The shearer’s partner was coming on the Sunday, but failed to arrive at 7am. “She’s coming later,” the shearer said. It was an easier day and it was just Mrs K, me and the shearer, so the
extra hand would have been useful, but you can’t make people turn up to help. Finally at 1pm she breezed in and I saw the hint of a break. Nope, Ms Snowflake two sat on a chair and looked at her phone for two hours. Not a sweep, a step or any help whatsoever. I truly do not know how she could watch the ancients do all of the
work and just sit there. No way. I wondered why she bothered turning up. Soon found out. “ My dog has a sore leg,” she said, as shearing finished. Mrs K the vet did the free consult and issued some drugs, and Snowflake two had gone, without even saying goodbye. – Steve Kendall Twitter: @stevekendall1
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Bendigo Symphony Orchestra Concert: 2.30pm, St Paul’s Cathedral Myers St. Program features cellist Philip Kelynack plus Tchaikovsky Winter Daydreams. Tickets at the door adults $25, concession $20. Afternoon tea. Details: 0457 414 137. Monday, November 20 Notable Graves Tour: A self guided Notable Graves tour at Bendigo Remembrance Park. An introduction to the people of Bendigo who have contributed so much. 70 Carpenter St. 1.30pm - 3pm. Phone: 5446-1566 ext 201 for catering purposes. Tuesday, November 21 Bendigo Cancer Support Group: Bendigo Health Hospital, Mercy St, cancer centre on the group floor. Anybody affected by cancer including those who know someone with cancer welcome. Details: 5454 9251.
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Family Dance: Bendigo East Hall. 8pm. Old Time, and Bush dances. Music by the Emu Creek Bush Band. Tickets $8. Scottish theme so come dressed in tartan or something Scottish if you please. A plate of supper appreciated. Details: 5442 1153.
celebrating its 10th anniversary in January. The station’s Anne Conway said Phoenix has certainly put itself on the map in that time. “This is our third National Award plus we have had several finalist nominations over the years in what is a competitive, elite field,” she said. “Behind every presenter there is a dedicated team which actually keeps Phoenix FM on air. “Our equipment is state of the art and we stream world wide.”
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HE Melbourne-based chamber choir Polyphonic Voices returns to Bendigo on December 9, to present a concert of Christmas music to kick off the festive season. This isn’t just any Christmas concert, but instead a distinctly Australian program with arrangements and original compositions by young Melbournians Dan Walker, Daniel Riley and Peter Campbell, and Sydney-based composer Alice Chance. Interwoven throughout will be a glorious selection of sacred and secular music from the past 500 years, from countries such as Finland, Argentina, Germany, the USA, France, the UK, and Sweden. It wouldn’t be Christmas without some popular carols, and attendees can look forward to favourites such as Silent Night, Good King Wenceslas and Deck the Halls, all with a wonderful modern twist. The show is on Saturday, December 9 at 6pm with seasonal drinks and nibbles served post-performance at St Paul’s Anglican Cathedral, 5 Myers Street, tickets are $40, concession $30, students $20, available from www.polyphonicvoices.com
Rock ‘n’ Roll dance: The Jump Devils plus The Phantom DJ. 7.30pm for 8pm. Strathdale Community Centre, Crook St. $20. BYO drinks and nibbles. www.rockn50sbendigo.com Details: 0438 895 380
Top spot for Phoenix presenter HOENIX FM presenter Dawn Delaney hit a high note in broadcasting last week when her show was voted best new program. World Music Safari – Sounds From Other Lands is a weekly two-hour radio program presented each Sunday from 11am. The award was announced by the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia at the Gold Coast Convention Centre. Ms Delaney plays an mix of music from the global melting pot of cultures which includes everything from cheesy French vintage pop to sounds from across the African continent. You will also hear Gypsy music, Colombian Sami Music,
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Wednesday, November 22 Voice, interest, education, for women: Supporting The Smith Family. 6.30pm for a 7pm start. The Kangaroo Flat Sports Club McKenzie St West. $22 for a dinner meal plus tea or coffee. Details: 0419 508 932. Thursday, November 23 Hymns Alive: Pastor Norm Roberts, Chaplain at Strathaven and missionary in the outback, has interesting stories to share. At Connect Church Hall, 35 Solomon St. 1.30pm 3pm. Old Time Dance: Eaglehawk Senior Citizens Hall, Darling St. Eaglehawk. 8pm - 11pm. $5. Details: 5442 1815.
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RONTED by singersongwriter Trevor Petrie, The War of Ideas is a Bendigo-based indie-folk-rock five piece. They recently released their second EP, The Beauty of Solitude. “First EP kind of, really,” Petrie told the Weekly. “The previous incarnation of the band was a three-piece. I’m the only link.” The four-track EP reflects Petrie’s take on aspects of contemporary life. At times it explores some dark places. The title track, which kicks off the EP, is a stand-out. “I was strongly affected by that movie Searching for Sugar Man,” Petrie said. “Someone can be famous and talented, but when you strip everything away, what sort of person are you? Family is more important than fame or standing.” Petrie is joined in The War of Ideas by Brian Hosking on drums, Steve Myers on bass, Ben Blanks on electric guitar and Frida Petrie on keys. Myers and Hosking are former collaborators in Anti Social Commentary, a previous Petrie-led outfit. The Beauty of Solitude was released through Petrie’s own label, Poppet Head Records. It’s an accomplished, polished collection with Petrie’s powerful vocals and acoustic guitar to the fore on each track. “I’m very conscious of the lyrics.” Petrie said. “I largely write from
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personal life experiences, and observations.” The last track on the EP, The Bitter End, is about relationship break-ups. “It’s fictional, though a kind of amalgam of different relationships I’ve seen fail.” He is a thought-provoking lyricist, and insightful chronicler of the human condition. The Beauty of Solitude is out now on Poppet Head Records – a label set-up by Trevor Petrie that focuses on supporting and showcasing local artists.
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EXT Friday sees rising Tasmanian band, The Surreal Estate Agents, bring their If It Aint Broken 14-date national tour to Bendigo’s Golden Vine Hotel. The folk-rock-funk four-
piece (Zac Henderson and Jackson Simpson share vocals and guitar duties, Thomas Newman plays bass, with Tenille Johnstone on drums) released their debut album, House Inspection, earlier this year. The Surreal Estate Agents formed in 2013 and have steadily built-up a strong following with their energetic and “playful” live shows, which have included support slots with the likes of Killing Heidi, Neil Finn, and Thirsty Merc. Jangling guitars, funky rhythms, upbeat vocals and at times almost Primal Scream-like levels of danceability promise a lively evening. The Surreal Estate Agents play the Golden Vine on Friday, November, 24. Doors at 8.30pm, admission is $10, with support
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AST weekend’s Bendigo Blues and Roots Music Festival saw upwards of 20,000 punters enjoy more than 140 acts across the city over four days. Rosalind Park has never seen so many people on festival Saturday. At a rough calculation, this writer soaked-up about 35 hours of music. Shaun Kirk, Matty T Wall, The Leroys, David Spry, and the Essie Thomas Ensemble were among some wonderful new discoveries. The Festival comes around once a year. There is, however, great live music in Bendigo every week. – Simon Wooldridge Twitter: @spwooldridge
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EVAAR Island, 40 kilometres due west of tiny Shoalhaven on the West Australian coast, is an isolated, largely inhospitable place at the best of times. In the off season, when the fishermen whose huts are the only sign of civilisation among the rocks rarely leave port on the mainland, it’s entirely deserted. Suddenly, the unplanned arrival of an Indonesian dinghy bearing nine battered, malnourished and dehydrated passengers breathes life into Gevaar’s cluster of colourful timber shacks with their neglected kitchen gardens and sparsely stocked cupboards. The group comprises three couples, two single travellers and an energetic and resilient three-year-old boy for whom scrambling ashore on this remote outpost is the start of an exciting adventure. One woman looks and sounds British; to those who aren’t familiar with the region, the rest could be from anywhere in the Middle East. In fact, they are citizens of five separate countries –
Egypt, Iran, Syria, Kurdish Iraq and Afghanistan – with three religions and communicate in a mix of local languages linked together loosely by a blend of classical Arabic and somewhat rusty English. All eight adults are hiding something: the triggers that prompted them to flee their homelands, their fears, their ambitions, their true identities. At first glance the island is a haven for the bedraggled survivors, yet even as they settle into their makeshift community they begin to question what Australia’s reaction will be once their presence is discovered. Will this reportedly open and laid-back nation half a world away from their points of origin really welcome their impromptu appearance, as they’ve been assured it will, or will their uninvited occupation of Gevaar draw the ire of yet another set of hostile government officials? Sanctuary’s author, actor-turned-bestsellingwriter Judy Nunn, will be in Victoria to deliver a series of readings from her new novel in Gippsland next week. – Rosalea Ryan
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F ALL had gone according plan Bendigo’s world ranked tower-runner Leon Keely would be enduring the same physical and mental barriers as any marathon runner, if he hadn’t withdrawn due to injury concerns for this Sunday’s Eureka Climb, to the top of Victoria’s tallest building. One of the highest vertical races in the world, the annual Eureka Climb challengers participants with a 300 metre climb up all 88 levels to the Eureka Tower’s skydeck. At 1642 steps, it’s Australia’s biggest vertical race, which by itself might not seem such a feat of endurance, but considering male athletes must satisfy organisers they can
complete the climb in less than 11 minutes to qualify for the Elite category. “You’re in pain all the way and experience all the emotions of a marathon runner, but in less than 10 minutes,” Leon said. “It’s also very hard mentally and it helps if you don’t look at the floor numbers until at least the 50th floor.” Leon entered the event for the first time last year and finished in second place, just behind long-time defending champion Mark Bourne, who has taken out the title for the past six years and has consistently broken the eight minute barrier with a record time of seven minutes, 34 seconds in 2013.
Leon will be hoping he can eventually beat the defending champion, especially after again finishing behind Mark as runner up at this year’s Taipei 101, up Taiwan’s tallest skyscraper and receiving a $2000 prize purse for his effort. Now he will have to wait until the Sea to Sky Stair Challenge next March on the Gold Coast. A strenuous weekly training regime along with repetitive running sessions up the steepest hills, has been helping keep Leon in shape who had also been on track to participate in this year’s Towerrunning World Championship in China, until they were cancelled due to security concerns.
STEPPING UP: Bendigo’s tower-runner Leon Keely.
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ENDIGO’S newest dining experience is now open for business in a prime location opposite the Sacred Heart Cathedral, thanks to Roopesh Nair. Cathedral One O One’s menu offers a range of dining options featuring modern Australian cuisine with both main meals and lunch specials, offering tremendous value for money.
They also offer a BYO dining on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays with a variety of pizzas. And with both indoor and outdoor dining available, making it an ideal venue for Christmas parties and other celebrations. Open from noon until 9.30pm Tuesdays to Saturdays as well as Sundays for breakfast – with convenient off-street parking right at the door.
ET ownership is believed to have an overall positive psychological benefit on owners, so spare a thought for the thousands of reluctant owners’ who surrender beloved pets due to a change of circumstances. Last financial year RSPCA Victoria housed more than 2100 domestic dogs and cats from the 2750 surrendered animals statewide. Financial hardship, additional work or personal commitments, changes to accommodation and other life circumstances were the driving force behind the majority of pet surrenders. RSPCA Victoria CEO Liz Walker said few pet owners made the decision to bring a pet into their lives thinking they would eventually surrender it. “Overwhelmingly, the pets surrendered to RSPCA
Victoria are being reluctantly handed over to us by owners who simply no longer have the means to adequately care for them,” Liz said. Less than 10 per cent of owners surrendered their dog or cat because of behavioral problems such as; barking, aggression, or because it was not good with children or other animals. “It is a big decision to part with a loved, furry family member, however surrendering your pet to a reputable animal welfare organisation or community rescue will give them a second chance at a permanent home,” Liz said. However, a visit to RSPCA Bendigo in Piper Lane to view a selection of adoption ready dogs and cats of various ages may help alleviate the anxiety for pets and former owners alike. rspcavic.org
Why not drop in and enjoy coffee and cake along with the magnificent view across to the cathedral. They are also fully licensed serving beer, wine and spirits or try one of their refreshing smoothies, juices or milkshakes. Cathedral One O One 99 to 101 High Street, Bendigo Phone 5410 0636
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IMPRESSED: Anthony Curran and Rebecca Neely returned to Ireland recently after a four week rotation at Bendigo Day Surgery. Photo: GARRY PATERSON
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ENDIGO was home to two Irish nursing students; Anthony Curran and Rebecca Neely for four weeks, before returning home after completing a memorable stint at Bendigo Day Surgery in Chum Street recently. Their four-week rotation was as a result of a joint effort between Bendigo Day Surgery and the University of Ulster, which has seen three rotations of international students, experience all aspects of patient care and day surgery at the state-of-the-art clinic since 2014. Both Anthony and Rebecca are undertaking three year general nursing – bachelor of science and adult nursing degrees and will hopefully complete their studies next year. University of Ulster’s academic
liaison officer Jo Harding, said Bendigo Day Surgery sponsors the students on a nonremunerated short-term student visa. “Northern Ireland’s standard of nursing is similar to ours which is ideal for combined research projects between the two organisations where we can share our teaching and learning experiences,” Dr Harding said. When asked about the best aspect of their brief experience down under they were both unanimous in their response that the experience had enriched their learning on so many levels. “Your weather is also certainly better than ours,” Mr Curran said. “And we’ve seen plenty of kangaroos,” Ms Neely added.
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AMERON and Ross Austen along with the team at Windridge Security Doors and Fencing are busy manufacturing, supplying and installing steel security doors, the popular glass-pool fencing and Metroll Colorbond fencing and recommend customers contact them now, if they want their order completed before Christmas. They’ll happily provide an on-site obligation-free measure and quote and can supply all accessories as well as arranging expert installation if needed. “We are extremely pleased with the design and workmanship Windridge has provided to match our new security doors with the period look and feel of our old Victorian house,” one of their happy clients said. “We are very happy to recommend them to anyone seeking a custom design, or those who want a quality-made steel security door or fencing.”
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ITHIN a few short days the curtain will rise on The Wizard of Oz at Ulumbarra Theatre. More than 80 students from Bendigo South East College have spent many months rehearsing popular songs and scenes, including Follow the Yellow Brick Road, Over the Rainbow, We’re Off to See the Wizard and If I Only Had a Heart. “We looked at a number of shows, but this one appealed because there is a large ensemble to involve more students, and some good strong leads,” musical director John Murray said. “More importantly, there is a strong moral as friendships are formed despite people’s individual differences, and good overcomes evil.”
Olivia Brereton, who was recently awarded a scholarship for her performance in the national Wakakirri schools story-dance festival, wears the ruby red slippers to play Dorothy, made famous by Judy Garland in the movie. Max Harris plays the Lion, with Nay Ye Thwey Aung as the Tinman and Rupert Maxwell as the Scarecrow. “I have loved being in productions at BSE for the past four years, and I’ve been telling everyone you really don’t want to miss out on this one,” Max said. “The cast is outstanding and from our leads we have some truly amazing performances, and I’m really proud to be working alongside them. “Doing a show at BSE is always
a lot of fun, and I’m glad that with my final show, I’m ending with a big bang.” Mr Murray says the production showcases a strong depth of talent in the region’s young performers. “A school production team is a supportive community for students to be a part of, and the group this year are like a family,” he said. “The principal cast are really hard working and, while much of their characterisation has come from them, they have been exceptionally responsive to direction and have taken on everything I have asked them to do. They have produced a really professional show.” The Wizard of Oz is on November 22 and 23 at Ulumbarra Theatre.
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ILY and the Drum return to Bendigo tonight to perform at Allies Hotel in Myers Flat. The duo has been visiting the Bendigo area to perform their brand of bluesy roots rock and soul on numerous occasions over the past four years. “We performed some of our very first shows in the region and have been well supported by the locals,” Lily said. The South Australian duo has been touring throughout the country promoting their third album Buried in Blue which charted at number 16 in the top 25 on the Australian blues and roots airplay chart. They also play a selection
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LL gardens are subject to the vagaries of the weather and Kraemer’s Sydenham Gardens was to prove to be no exception. Mention has already been made previously of how he attempted to secure for himself a water supply with a large well and a dam. As the demands of the hotel for water were reasonably significant, the well water was not really available for the garden, although the kitchen slops were used for watering some of the fruit trees. Whereas the dam was totally dependent on the natural rain that may or may not fall. As revealed the finances for the garden were to some extent also dependent on the hotel trade. This was a good watering hole for those travelling between Long Gully and the White Hills, in the warmer months when travelling on foot as was very common at that time, the sight of the Sydenham Gardens Hotel was always a welcome one. In the drier weather many of the more delicate flowers were definitely not at their best such as the pansies, verbenas, ranunculuses, the pelargonium and geraniums the latter however were much hardier and great survivors. Goats had always been a problem when they forced their way into the garden and ate their way through. Another problem had been puddlers who had been working further uphill from the gardens and their sludge was at times difficult to control and occasionally invaded the grounds. There was always some activity at the site, whether it was an orchestral concert, a ball or a sporting shoot, this became a regular event. Annually, on Boxing Day there were an immense variety of sports on offer in competition this always attracted a large crowd. Early in 1868 Kraemer’s finances EWSbecoming unstuck, he had Nwere over-extended himself and his business creditors were beginning to breathe down his neck. The financial challenge became so great that in April 1868 Kraemer as a publican became insolvent. Four reasons were stated to the Insolvency Court for the problem of insolvency that he faced. Firstly, to do with the weather, the prolonged LOCAL three years of drought had played havoc with the garden, its lack of attractiveness kept people away this eliminated most of that income.
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Secondly, the White Hills previously had literally been teeming with diggers, they, by early 1868 left for areas that afforded superior chances of finding gold. The lack of available natural water affected the puddlers who were frequenting the lower parts of the White Hills. The digger’s returns were poor and so no money was spent by them at the hotel. Thirdly, as a consequence of the previous reason the hotel trade was severely affected along with the lack of the regular excursionists because of the prolonged dry which had an effect on the total Bendigo economy. The last reason was an inability to procure some form of settlement with creditors who were all caught up in the economic down turn as well. Kraemer’s financial advisors had tried unsuccessfully to arrange a composition, that is, to pay so much in the pound to each of the creditors. His liabilities were calculated at £1929 while the assets were given as £1653 therefore there was a deficiency of £276. A metropolitan newspaper reported in May 1868 that the Sydenham Gardens property sale would not realise the amount that was due, the stock and furniture had already been sold and the money raised had paid a small dividend to creditors. A well known accountant R E Jacomb from Melbourne was the assignee of Kraemer’s affairs. An appearance in the Insolvency Court was made on May 5, 1868. Kraemer somehow found a little cash and with some knowledge, speculated in mining shares and in a few months had made a nice nest egg, this was sufficient for him to purchase back his property having paid £270. In late July of the same year he had been given a certificate of discharge from his insolvency.
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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
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MAINTENANCE TRADESPERSON Kepal Building Services Pty Ltd. are currently seeking an experienced maintenance carpenter to work in the Bendigo and its surrounding areas. 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.
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BBQ Renni, 3 Burner & Wok Burner, Rotisserie, EC $150 Phone 5443 1017
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ESTABLISHED Yukkas in pots for 18 mths, Good strong Plants, 2FT - 4FT Tall $20-$40 each Ph 0458 002 227
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MOWER/Mulcher Victa w /catcher, Good order $90 Ph 5446 3755
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$50 per metre. Minimum 5 metres. Free delivery to Bendigo area. Phone 0400 855 626. NEW Floor Tiles, 8 square metres, beige $100 Ph 5442 3042
MULCH Lucerne hay $7 bale, Pea straw $8 bale, Straw $6 bale, Can deliver or pick up Bendigo Ph 0427 304 600
SIEVED TOP SOIL With Manure $35 per/m delivered local 3m minimum. 6m & 10m avail. Bobcat & Excavator to hire. Ph 5446 7105 or 0428 507 846
PIRATES of the Carribean - pirate ship, 38 piece $40 Ph 0417 150 981
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JOLLY JUMPER + INTERACTIVE JUMP/DANCE MAT Jumper Attaches to door frame, Mat is touch sensitive and plays sounds. 3 modes. Excellent like new condition Pick up Bendigo CBD
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IN ACTION: West Bendigo hopes to back up its first win of the year.
IN yet another footballing first, AFL Central Victoria will oversee a standalone women’s football competition next year. The decision comes after the female football advisory committee running the Northern Country Women’s League decided to split the league. The NCWL staged its first season this year, with Bendigo Thunder going undefeated en route to the premiership. Now, the two football commissions running the league, AFL Central Victoria and AFL Goulburn Murray, will go it alone with separate leagues. It will cut down on travel times for players and give more women the opportunity to play. “With the overwhelming success of our junior female competitions over the past years we feel that this is the perfect time to expand the senior competition,” AFL Central Victoria region general manager Carol Cathcart said. “We have one more team
RUNAWAY SUCCESS: The Bendigo Thunder were the inaugural NCWL premiers. committed to play in 2018 and we are working with a second club who has a strong base of youth girls. We are hopeful that with the reduced travel we will be able to
attract even more teams.” AFL Central Victoria is currently taking expressions of interest for teams to join the competition in 2018.
Redbacks aim high WEST Bendigo faces a tough ask to build on the first win of its Emu Valley Cricket Association campaign when it hosts the in-form United. The Redbacks opened their account with a dominant performance against bottom side Marong. The reliable Trav O’Connell and Ben Henson led the way with the bat for West Bendigo with half centuries on day one, despite Marong’s Tom Wilson snaring six wickets. After setting a competitive total with the bat, a strong bowling performance saw them roll Marong for just 104. The Panthers never got going in reply, Greg Fennell their highest scorer with 22, while five batsmen failed to make more than two. Joel Purdy took four wickets for the Redbacks, while Gary Singh claimed three in an innings that lasted just 54 overs. Marong went in to bat again with the Redbacks chasing an unlikely outright victory and relished a bit more freedom, Scott Ross belting 85 as the Panthers made 1/152 from 23 overs. Meantime, United rolled past Mandurang thanks largely to a vintage all-round performance
from Kieran Nihill. The Tigers scrapped their way to 176 on day one, finding themselves at 2/10 before Nihill and Xavier Walsh added some valuable middle-order runs. Mandurang’s chase started well enough despite Nihill picking up the wickets of Cain Ladiges and Clint Botham, but looked shaky when Matt Pask was caught by Nihill off James Smith to make the score 4/83. Luke Rafferty and James Pietromonaco battled on to add 31 for the fifth wicket, but a collapse of 6/34 to end the innings left the Rangas 27 short of victory. Nihill engineered the demise of the tail, picking up the final four wickets in quick order to end with figures of 6/25 from 17 overs, including 12 maidens. Mandurang this week faces Maiden Gully, which is also coming off a loss. Gully was rolled for just 97 against a fired-up Sedgwick, before Matt Dwyer (61) and Daniel Chamberlain (65) took Gully’s bowling lineup apart, belting 133 off just 23 overs. Sedgwick plays Golden Gully this weekend, while ladder leader Spring Gully hosts Marong at One Tree Hill Oval.
TIME TO LIFT: Rachel Banham has shouldered a heavy scoring load for the Spirit.
Lynx missing for struggling Spirit THE Bendigo Spirit will tonight need to recapture the offensive magic they showed last time they hosted Perth Lynx after a horror weekend. Bendigo plays Perth tonight at Bendigo Stadium before facing Dandenong on Sunday as part of the WNBL’s cluster round, where every team will hit the court at the State Basketball Centre. The first weekend without Kelsey Griffin proved a brutal one, the Spirit thumped by reigning champion Sydney Uni and perennial power Townsville by a combined 65 points in its past two games. After the half way mark of the third quarter of its match against Sydney last Friday, Bendigo was outscored 146-80. Its defensive shortcomings were stark, the Spirit allowing a colossal 199 points in the two games it played last round.
Coach Simon Pritchard said his team “fell apart” on Thursday night against the Flames, nor could it stand the heat against the Fire in Townsville on Saturday. At one stage, the Fire led by 39 points. “The team has to adjust to not having Kelsey, while she contributed say 16 points and 10 rebounds, it’s not as empirical as that,” Pritchard said. “It’s not two rebounds from you and two from you, what Kelsey does it she makes two players guard her. “We no longer have someone drawing a double team, so now everyone is guarded more tightly, they have less time and space and the pressure is on everyone.” Bendigo was able to exploit Perth’s similarly sieve-like defence last time the Lynx travelled to Bendigo, scoring 43 points in a
torrid third quarter. Pritchard is hoping for a repeat performance, and has put it on himself to find some leadership among the group and allow the team to enjoy the game. “I think it’s going to be a challenge for me to be authoritative and demanding, but still be positive. We certainly had it on the weekend, we had moments in Townsville where I’m not pleased about the way I spoke to the players,” he said, “I’ve got to make an adjustment and understand where we’re at and not having too high of expectations of certain people in certain moments. “It’s also about the girls putting in full effort. They have to be positive, but also put in full effort all of the time and be the blue-collar team we really are.” The game starts at 7pm.
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Change on the way By JOEL PETERSON
MEGAN Moody’s appointment as Bendigo Lady Braves coach seems the surest sign yet of a shake-up of Bendigo basketball. And while the clear focus on player development suits Moody’s strengths as a coach, the new direction is being driven from the top down. With the Spirit and Lady Braves both falling under the administration arm of Bendigo Stadium Limited, they will be far more closely aligned than in previous seasons.
Sometimes success takes a little bit longer to build That alignment will even filter down to what amounts to a “Bendigo” style of play, implemented from junior Braves right through to the WNBL program. “That’s something we hold in high regard, having one style of play from under-12s to Lady Braves and through to the WNBL level,” BSL general manager of sport Ben Joske said. “Megan allows us to do that and already in the discussions that we’re having in recruitment it’s coming to fruition.” Joske is a key figure in the new
structure of Bendigo basketball, as to Melbourne,” she said. the key decision maker for the BSL’s “Under this roof they have a sporting administration arm. youth league opportunity, an SEABL He comes from a commercial opportunity and hopefully down background with Richmond Foot- the track a WNBL opportunity. ball Club and has been charged with “To be able to provide everynot only finding a new Lady Braves thing here in Bendigo, there’s no coach but also hiring the organisa- reason players should be looking tion’s director of coaching. elsewhere.” The investment in youth the The approach essentially Lady Braves look set to undergo may come at a price of short-term success, but the organisation is taking a far more broad approach. “If you develop youth you’ll have success down the track,” he said. “We’ve had success here in Bendigo basketball and we want to get back to that. But we do see development of our youth and a really strong pathway for not just Bendigo but central Victoria as a real focus for us.” Having travelled the world in her playing days, Moody knows all too well the importance of strong pathways. “We’ve got some fantastic players ON THE UP: Young players like Maddy Wild will be a focus. coming through and I think it’s really important that they see there is an amounts to an idea oft-maligned in opportunity here in Bendigo, that sports – just don’t call it a rebuild. they don’t look down the highway “I wouldn’t say it’s a rebuild. I’m
TOP JOB: New Lady Braves coach Megan Moody. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN assessing a lot of things at the moment,” Joske said. It also has benefits for the Bendigo Spirit, which could be the biggest beneficiary of the changes. Coach Simon Pritchard is at the helm of a similarly inexperienced team, and says the benefits of a more structured approach from the BBA and BSL will have benefits throughout both teams. “It’s the conversations more than anything else, Megan will do what Megan will do with her team, she’s
got a dual role in winning games and developing players,” Pritchard said. “We need the team to be competitive, because we’re not going to learn if we’re not competitive. “We need to be around the mark. But I don’t think winning a championship is on her radar necessarily in the next couple of years.” It may take time, something Moody is happy to invest plenty of. “Sometimes success takes a little bit longer to build,” she said.
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By JOEL PETERSON
NEW Bendigo Lady Braves coach Megan Moody has been put in charge of a key part of the new era of basketball in Bendigo. Moody is, remarkably, the first female coach to take the reins at the club since it began in 1990. She has spent recent seasons in charge of Bendigo’s youth league women, nurturing talent such as Jessie Rennie and Ahlise Hurst, who are both now on the Bendigo Spirit’s WNBL roster. Moody is also involved with the city’s WNBL club as an assistant coach, and will work closely with Spirit coach Simon Pritchard both in that role and with the Lady Braves. The closer links between the Lady Braves and Spirit, with both falling under the administrative umbrella of Bendigo Stadium Limited, will be a major change. And there will be others to come. Moody’s wealth of playing experience – from the WNBA to major clubs such as Turkish powerhouse Fenerbache and internationally with Great Britain’s national team –
only serves to bolster an already impressive resume of developing young talent. “I can’t wipe the smile off my face at the moment, I’m so excited for the opportunity and thank the Bendigo Basketball Association and BSL to put the faith in me to take over from a program that’s had a lot of success,” she said. “Hopefully I can do
We’re looking to really create that pathway it justice and I’m really looking forward to the opportunity.” Moody’s strengths align with an increased focus from club level on player development as opposed to the free-spending, title-chasing teams of seasons past. The club will sell itself to potential recruits on the basis that it can offer a long-term destination, a national level opportunity and success under the one roof.
“Any program you’re with you want to win the championship, that’s always the goal,” she said. “We’re looking to really create that pathway and give them opportunities and offer players that it’s not just you’re in and out for one season. “You have an opportunity to impress the WNBL coaches as well, and potentially be here longer term.” Pritchard said Moody had impressed him in coming on board with the Spirit this season, and that despite her already strong track record of junior development she would continue to develop through the Lady Braves role. Bendigo Stadium Limited general manager of sport Ben Joske said Moody’s proven ability to work with young talent such as Jessie Rennie, Ahlise Hurst and Madi Sexton factored into the decision. He added she has the potential to be a future WNBL-level coach. Moody is already talking to players in order to build the nucleus of her first SEABL roster, and exactly what that looks like is an intriguing proposition. Moody’s view – Page 35
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Water for tanks, pools and stock 0408 054 104 or 5443 8412 EFFORT: The Pioneers hit the training track this week.
Pioneers back on track THOUGH conditions were far less than ideal, the Bendigo Pioneers literally hit the ground running this week to kick off their 2018 preseason campaign. Coach Rick Coburn oversaw his team’s first training session on Monday, while returning TAC Cup Girls coach Shawn McCormick also had his players on track. A total of 143 under-18 boys and 55 un-
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der-18 girls have been invited to attend training sessions. They are held not only at the club’s Bendigo base at Epsom Huntly reserve, but in Mildura and Swan Hill. The Pioneers’ region this year also includes Deniliquin, in a change to further broaden the club’s recruiting zone. Bendigo’s under-16 squad begins its preseason on November 20.