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ISSUE 884 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

SERVING UP HEALTH: Health Parliamentary Secretary Georgie Crozier (centre) launches the healthy cooking and eating project. Photo: BILL CONROY

The word spreads on healthy eating

Bendigo residents wanting to learn how to plan and cook healthy meals have been given a helping hand, with a community kitchen program launched this week. – Story Page 5

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By CHRISTINE McGINN

THE majority of Greater Bendigo councillors have vowed to slash future rates rises. Locals have suffered through rates rises of six per cent for the past two years, and council is planning to do the same for the next three. In response to the Bendigo Weekly’s sustained anti-poverty campaign,

Councillors aim to slash rate rises

council met behind closed doors this week to discuss rates. A majority of them emerged promising to cut the planned six-percent rises. Whipstick Ward councillor Lisa Ruffell asked for a report into what effect a zero-rates rise next year

would have on services. “It might only be hypothetical, but we need to see the numbers,” she said. “We can look at what services will go, and maybe come to a compromise of, say, three or five per cent.” Lockwood Ward councillor Elise

Chapman supported the zero-rates rise idea. “I have finally got a list of the things that we have to provide and they are now working on the list of what we don’t have to,” she said. “What we provide (in services) costs about $45 million to $49m.

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Affordability under pressure THE Housing Industry Association says this month’s release of new research confirms that restricting access to negative gearing for residential property would reduce investment in housing, erode housing affordability and put upward pressure on rents. The HIA also claims abolishing stamp duty on conveyances should be the top priority for housing tax reform, making housing more affordable for both renters and owneroccupiers. “Discounting residential negative gearing in isolation is a retrograde step for tax reform, in terms of both efficiency and equity,” HIA managing director Shane Goodwin said. “New housing is one of the most highly taxed sectors in the economy, and the removal of negative gearing would only make that situation worse and discourage investment. This would in turn reduce housing supply and increase the cost of renting.”

Mr Goodwin said negative gearing promotes private investment in the rental market, thus stimulating economic activity and taking the pressure off social housing and the public purse. “With an ageing workforce and future pressure

New housing is one of the most highly taxed sectors on services, policy settings such as negative gearing that promote wealth creation and selfsufficiency in retirement should be promoted,” Mr Goodwin said. He said it was important to remember negative gearing was not the domain of socalled “wealthy investors”, and that figures

obtained from the ATO demonstrate that 74 per cent of taxpayers receiving rental income have a taxable income of less than $80,000. IN this week’s Real Estate Institute of Victoria column, Bendigo division chairman and Tweed Sutherland First National director Matt Leonard says the approach of summer means many holiday home owners are frantically preparing them for holiday renting. Cleaning, maintenance, gardening – the list of tasks after winter can be daunting, but some owners can find it more difficult when managing their own rentals. “Why pay someone to do what I can do myself?” is their rationale. To read more about the role of a professional property manager and how they can help you best manage your investment or holiday property, turn to page 38 of this week’s Property Guide.

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New culture row erupts Leach calls for changes to citizenship address

By ANTHONY RADFORD

GREATER Bendigo councillor Helen Leach has come under fire for an email questioning the cultural traditions of some of the city’s newest citizens. After attending a citizenship ceremony earlier this month, Cr Leach sent an email to the eight other councillors. “At the citizenship ceremony today I noticed that the address encourages new citizens to hold onto their cultural practices or something similar,” she wrote. “I would suggest we leave that out of the speech because some cultures have practices that are inconsistent with our laws and val-

ues eg polygamy and female genital mutilation and child brides and perhaps other unpleasant practices. “Can I have a response please? Helen.” Cr Leach was referring to a Department of Immigration script in the ceremony which reads:” No applicant for Australian citizenship is expected to renounce cultural identity, customs or traditions, which are part of his or her heritage”. Cr Mark Weragoda took offence at Cr Leach’s email. “I think it is quite disgusting,” he said.

“We need to encourage multiculturalism and encourage people to share their cultures “This is just a bit of bullshit re-

“I was also going to say ‘eating the family pet’ but I thought I would leave that out,” she said. “Child brides is an issue. It is going on in Australia and is a cultural custom. “It might not just be one culture, it could be other cultures.” Cr Leach sad the ceremonial script should include a phrase clarifying cultural traditions should not break the law. She defended her stance on multicultural issues. “I embrace different types of food and costumes,” she said. “I am getting involved with the Karen community and recently attended a festival they hosted at Holy Rosary (primary school).”

with our laws,” he said. “Everyone is aware of that. Helen has probably taken this a little bit further.

Some cultures have practices that are inconsistent with our laws ally. It is a joke.” Cr James Williams said Cr Leach had overstepped the mark. “With cultural beliefs, we all know new citizens have to fit in

“It is important to understand others’ cultures and beliefs. Education is the key to it. Cr Leach defended the email to the Bendigo Weekly.

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Councillor Mark Weragoda. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

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NEW BUZZ: DCK’s Robert Ketterer, Greater Bendigo council’s Ross Douglas and Travis Hurst of Colliers inside the Bendigo Mining Exchange. Photo: BILL CONROY

DCK Real Estate and Colliers International have won the tender to put the former Bendigo Mining Exchange on the market. Greater Bendigo council took on a stewardship role, responsible for repairs including rebuilding all chimneys, to maintain the iconic local building. A Heritage Victoria permit allowed the refurbishment and redevelopment of the building.

Council Planning and Development acting director Ross Douglas said following the works, the BME was “investment ready”. “The city has every confidence DCK and Colliers International will present the BME in the best possible light and develop a strong marketing campaign that will attract interest from a number of potential developers and investors,” Mr Douglas

said. “By tendering for a company to manage the marketing of the BME, it will improve the city’s options to negotiate and choose a successful candidate to take on this unique opportunity. “Williams Boag Architects have developed architectural drawings of how the BME could look when it’s fully renovated and we look forward to a potential purchaser re-

taining the integrity of this important heritage building and adding to our vibrant city streetscape.” DCK Real Estate and Colliers International also listed the former Advertiser building for sale, set to become the city’s first five star hotel. Colliers International senior executive Travis Hurst said they were thrilled to be selling another Bendigo icon.

“We expect there will be great interest in the BME and many will want the opportunity to develop this ideally-placed heritage asset,” he said. The Beehive is the oldest known purpose-built stock exchange in Australia and the city purchased the building in 1999. Council will choose an applicant to purchase and redevelop the BME following expressions of interest.

A 38-year-old New South Wales man has been charged after allegedly making deaths threats to Greater Bendigo councillor Mark Weragoda. The Bowraville man was charged with one count of using a carriage service to menace, harass or offend, after allegedly sending emails to the Eppalock Ward councillor earlier this year at the height of the Bendigo mosque debate. Bendigo Police say they tracked the emails to the man’s email account and collaborated with NSW Police to arrest him. The man is expected to appear at a NSW court on November 12. Cr Weragoda said he did not want to comment as the matter was before the courts.

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Lend Lease under fire Workers fire up over claims of broken promises

By CHRISTINE McGINN

WORKERS are up in arms saying Coliban Water’s contractor Lend Lease has broken contractual promises. Coliban vehicles will resemble ambulances for the time being, with unionised slogans being used to assist the cause. Australian Services Union members will also wear clothing protesting the changes to their work conditions and on-call workers will refuse to answer calls before 1pm. ASU organiser Emma

Bagg said Lend Lease had made empty and broken promises. “We have been in negotiations since December,” she said. “The main issue when Lend Lease took over, they said workers would not be worse off. “We have constantly seen a backflip on Lend Lease over negotiations.” Ms Bagg said workers’ compassionate and carers leave had been reduced from

15 days to 10 days. “Members want to have similar conditions to before they took over. That’s what

be paid an on-call rate. They backflipped on that. At every turn they are changing their minds.

When Lend Lease took over, they said workers would not be worse off they said they would do and we want them to honour that,” she said. “Lend Lease put forward an offer, in writing, to anyone given a call-out, they would

“They are contract workers. It is not about being greedy but getting the conditions they were employed under. It’s constant antics, about changing their mind

on what is on the table. “The workers want to minimise the effect on the local community, they live in the community. Lend Lease already have Melbourne contractors coming in as they assumed they would have taken action already. “They wanted a five per cent pay increase and have significantly reduced to four per cent (across three years) and are willing to negotiate. “At the end of the day, they are local. They want to

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keep workers local and provide a good service and don’t want to significantly impact the community.” A Lend Lease spokesperson said they were working towards a resolution. “Lend Lease is known for and committed to maintaining good relationships with its employees and contractors,” she said. “We believe these matters can be resolved quickly and fairly. “This process will have no impact on operations or impact the service to Coliban Water’s customers.”

Grants boost IT in preschools BENDIGO preschools can now upgrade their facilities and IT systems thanks to more than $89,000 in grants from the State Government. Children and Early Childhood Development Minister Wendy Lovell and Liberal Party Bendigo East candidate Greg Bickley joined families at Goodstart Early Learning on McIvor Road yesterday to announce the 22 services receiving the grants. Mr Bickley said the upgrades were crucial to ensuring centres in the local community could deliver FARE DEAL: John Mulder, Leanne Oberin, Kaye Graves, Michael Langdon, Health Parliamentary Secretary Georgie Crozier, Greg Bickley, James Mawson and Barry Lyons promoting a new Healthy Together Bendigo Community Kitchen project at the Long Gully Recreation Reserve.

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New program offers healthy choice BENDIGO residents will soon be able to learn how to plan and cook healthy meals, after a community kitchen program was introduced this week. Community members will be given the opportunity to learn about the importance of healthy eating, with the project starting in November, and running until June 2015. The project, Healthy Together Bendigo, is funded by the State Government,

and aims to improve the health of the community. Health Parliamentary Secretary Georgie Crozier, said this was a great initiative, and supported the positive work already done. She said last year, when Jamie’s Ministry of Food mobile kitchen came to Bendigo, it taught people basic cooking skills and the importance of eating fresh food. “Now this cooking

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crease healthy eating rates locally, and reverse a negative trend of fast food consumption. He said council’s recent Food Security Report highlighted many challenges people face when accessing healthy food. To register for the event, or to find your nearest community kitchen, contact Healthy Together Bendigo on 4408 6573. – Sam Kane

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BENDIGO’S Dragon City Roller Derby Dolls coach Kimberley Sprake has been named as a finalist in the prestigious Victorian Government Community Sport and Recreation Awards. Sport and Recreation Minister Damian Drum and Liberal Party Bendigo East candidate Greg Bickley announced Ms Sprake as a finalist in the Community Coach of the Year category. Mr Bickley said the awards provide a snap-

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Firies add heat over new station By CHRISTINE MCGINN

FIREFIGHTERS are again calling on the Country Fire Authority to build a new fire station, to stop putting local lives at risk. According to firies, the current Hargreaves Street facility is too small and too old to meet current demand. But the CFA has made some progress, since the Bendigo Weekly revealed the conditions in March. A new covered area has been built to shelter the two of

It’s only a temporary fix to a bigger problem five trucks previously unable to fit inside the station. The kitchen facilities have been improved with a new fridge. An extra shower, increasing to three, is on its way but there is still no room to properly store their personal gear. United Firefighters Union representative Travis Harris said the CFA was making minor improvements to “make it more comfortable until we can have a new station”. “They are certainly only doing it because they have to do it, not because they want to. It’s only a temporary fix to a bigger problem. It hasn’t made the problem go away, it may ease the problem slightly but we still don’t fit in the sta-

tion and we still don’t have room for our equipment,” the firefighter of eight years said. “The equipment is still not on the trucks it needs to be on. So it’s little steps in the right direction but it is still a long way to the end. “Bendigo could certainly do with a new fire station that could fit all the equipment in properly and another truck to put all our rescue equipment on. “It’s like we have been forgotten about.” Bendigo’s CFA station has a rope and confined space rescue kit, but still, five months later, has no specialised truck to put it on. “We have had a slight win, we are starting to train a few people, not enough, to provide that service 100 per cent,” he said. Loading the specialised equipment onto a truck could take up to 20 minutes, continuing to delay call outs. Mr Harris said it was a “half win” as only one vehicle was left with three types of hose couplings, with the inclusion of each before a callout. He said there was a significant lack of people to adequately service and protect the local community. “We could definitely do with more personnel at Bendigo and the sad situation hasn’t changed. We have five trucks at Bendigo and only have seven people, the maths just doesn’t work out for the amount of people we should have to provide a fully efficient service,” he said. A CFA spokesperson said the station was currently meeting its career and volunteer staff members’ needs. “The fire station has recently undergone renovations.

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NEWS: The story from March. There are also some minor works under way to improve toilet and shower facilities. In past, the dormitory area of the fire station has also been upgraded,” she said. Member for Bendigo East Jacinta Allan would not promise funding to upgrade the Bendigo CFA station. “Our firefighters haven’t been valued by their government and have had a tough time getting their issues raised,” she said. “There is a long way to go to the coming state election. We’ve had discussions about the upgrades to the station so we are aware of the issue.” But Liberal candidate for Bendigo East Greg Bickley said the government was investing in CFA station upgrades. “We are getting on and delivering results for the Bendigo region. We put $250,000 for the Bendigo CFA station to a truck port and shower amenities,” he said. “I’ll continue to support emergency services and work with the various bodies in their causes.”

GREEN DREAM: Bendigo West candidate John Brownstein. Photo: BILL CONROY THERE is a new Bendigo West Greens candidate in town, John Brownstein. Campaigning for a fast and reliable train system, Mr Brownstein is putting public transport on his priority list. “We are saying we will take the 2011 V/Line report, we will cost it, fund it and implement it so we can make sure our regional rail line from Bendigo to Melbourne remains fast and efficient,” he said. “My constituents are complaining it takes an extra 30 minutes to Melbourne and the service back to Bendigo. There is commuter traffic both ways. If we want Bendigo to grow and be prosper-

ous, we have to maintain that edge. “It needs constant investment to keep the capacity on that line.” Mr Brownstein said the report found in three years, Bendigo trains would need to run every 15 minutes during peak hours to meet demand. “We are competing with metro trains on the same line. There are engineering solutions to this that V/Line have looked at but these things have been shelved,” the former councillor and mayor said. “It is more efficient to have people travelling by rail and there is a stronger demand for it. There are

environmental, social and economic reasons for developing this. “We have a coherent public transport plan and we haven’t seen this from either of the major parties. “It is vital for the continued development of our regional communities that fast and efficient rail services are planned for and provided to cope with projected increases in demand.” But Mr Brownstein said public education was his top priority with a strong push for social and economic development. “I’ve got a good head for policy detail. I know I can do the job,” he said.

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MORE than half of Bendigo’s households received rates rises below the average this year. The Bendigo Weekly can reveal almost 56 per cent of Greater Bendigo’s 45,741 houses received rates rises of less than six per cent. More than 20 per cent of the city’s residents received a rates decrease this financial year. On the flip side, more than 15 per cent of households received rates increases of 15 per cent or more. Greater Bendigo council Organisational Support director Marg Allan said the statistics

highlighted the true picture of the rates rises. “It shows from a residential ratepayer’s perspective that more than half are paying less than the average six per cent rates increase proposed by council,” she said. “It shows the philosophy of using Capital Improved Value is the appropriate method in which to charge a rate.” The statistics also reveal a high percentage of dramatic increases in vacant land rates. Almost 35 per cent of the city’s vacant-land owners were hit with

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“We don’t have to provide unessential services. We need to be more stringent and more fiscal. “The residents have had enough and rightly so. Residents have banded together in uproar.” Eppalock Ward councillor Helen Leach said she favoured a three-percent rise next year. “We need to take into account council’s income and what the expenditure might be,” she said. “It will be difficult to determine over the next 10 years but we need to project what it could be. “We can’t put too many things on the list. Trying to keep rates at or near inflation is a better way to think about it.” Whipstick Ward councillor Peter Cox restated his election-campaign policy of keeping rates increases capped at four per cent. “I do not want more than a four per cent rate rise and I want a one per cent reduction in capital (works) and one per cent in operating costs,” he said. “What we are seeing in the last couple of weeks, we have got to take in the potential for people to pay their rates. “About 25 per cent of the community are on

income support... 10 per cent find it difficult to put food on the table.” Fellow Whipstick Ward councillor James Williams said he wanted a rates reduction of 0.5 to one per cent for the coming years. “I am supportive of a rate reduction, even if we cut it half a per cent and half a per cent the next year,” he said. “But not a large rates reduction that might im-

Questions need to be asked pact the long-term viability of this council. “That gives us a two per cent margin over our growth, and that has to account for inflation, staff rises in wages, all things that we need to work out and reduce. “I am not opposed to a one per cent rates reduction, provided I know that if we have to put it up to seven per cent to counter that in the future. “It’s that compounding effect over time that really makes a difference.

Cr Williams’ reductions would inevitably occur through the implementation of the Independent Review “We need to maintain services, our improvements, our capital works,” he said. “We might need to restructure our capital works and where those priorities sit and we quite often talk about that. “I am cautious of making decisions with the heart and not the head.” Cr Williams said cutting rates by three per cent would hold this, and future councils, to ransom. Eppalock Ward councillor Mark Weragoda said he wanted a reduction, provided it did not negatively impact the council’s financial situation. “I would like to see a rates reduction but I’d like to ask Organisation Support director Marg Allan what we might sit on (financially) if we do review the rates, and keep them at five per cent,” he said. “Questions need to be asked and answered. “The Independent Review recommendation says we have to review rates so that could be an implementation of the review.”

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when they come around the corner, they can’t see and it doesn’t allow them to brake. It is on a real curve and the drivers don’t get a real view at all.” Drivers, who were unable to speak out publicly, and locals have also voiced their concerns about the area. “It’s the busiest recreational space the city has,” Mr McDonnell said. V/Line spokesperson Ebony Jordan said it was not practical to fence the entire rail network. “This section of track, including the two pedestrian crossings have just been reviewed by V/Line staff and are not deemed a high risk,” she said. “There are seven services a day stopping at Eaglehawk and an additional two daily services have just been announced. “V/Line looks after 3420 kilometres of track and while our crews are constantly doing upgrades and maintenance. “We will continue to monitor the section of track and crossings, and will listen to any feedback from our drivers and the community.” Greater Bendigo council engineer and Public Space manager Brett Martini said Lake Weeroona was a highly

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A 32- year-old Melbourne man was caught driving almost four times over the legal alcohol limit on Sunday. The Bendigo Highway Patrol pulled over the vehicle on the Calder Highway at Lockwood. The man recorded a 0.191 alcohol blood reading after returning to the police station. The man’s licence was immediately suspended and will attend court at a later date. Sergeant Della Nihill said it was the worst reading in Greater Bendigo she had heard over the weekend. “This is extremely high. The message is clear, do not drink and drive,” she said. “Especially during the football festivals, organise alternative arrangements. There are plenty of taxis or ask a family member. “The road toll is already higher than last year. We don’t want to add to it.” TWO men, who refused to stop fighting, were sprayed with capsicum spray on Saturday night. Three men were throwing punches in the Tony’s On High restaurant carpark about 6pm. Police asked the men, twice, to stop fighting and one backed off, while the other two continued. Police sprayed the men with capsicum spray to stop the behaviour. A Huntly man, in his 30s, was taken to the police station and was released. The man was issued two penalty notices for being drunk in a public place and offensive behaviour. Ambulance officers treated the other man at the scene. TRADIES are warned to lock up their tools following a spate of thefts this month. Powertools and garden equipment are being targeted, even trailers stolen from the back of cars.

Crime Investigation Unit Detective Sergeant Colin Grenfell said it was important to reduce the risk of theft by locking up valuables and storing them in secured locations, where possible. “Thefts have not been occurring in a particular area but all over. This includes working sites, building sites, just as much at tradies private homes or in their driveways,” he said. Thefts are predominately occurring overnight and anyone with information should contact Bendigo police on 5448 1300. OFFENDERS with outstanding warrants are the focus of a newly-formed Bendigo police operation team. The four-officer unit, has been finalising old and new, outstanding warrants and ensuring offenders attend the Magistrate’s Court. Police are following up a wide range of offences in a bid to serve justice. People with outstanding warrants, or who unsure if they have, are asked to speak with police. “We are making a concerted effort to alleviate as many warrants as possible,” Sergeant Tony Kekich said. “We want to ensure people with warrants attend court and have their cases heard. “People who come to us could have their cases re-bailed to appear at court and we can assist them. “The main reason is to ensure people are apprehended and justice is sought. It’s also to keep the community safe.” The operation will run for another three weeks, with full confidence it will be reinstated again after this initial operation. “We will turn up houses, their work locations or if it is known they regularly frequent a sporting event to meet them,” Sgt Kekich said. “This is a step forward in community safety and we will make sure they are made accountable. We make no apologies.”

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A BALL was a night to remember for students of the Bendigo Special Development School. Nine students took part in their school’s second biannual debutante ball,where the theme was a little ray of sunshine. Bendigo Special Development School’s Amanda Bourdon said the event was a success. “It was a good night for students to celebrate with family and friends,” she said. Ms Bourdon said the students, aged 17 and 18, had been practicing their two dances for 10 weeks and had great fun doing so. “The students had been working hard to learn their two dances,” she said. Held for the second time, the debutante ball was enjoyed by all who attended. “It was an absolutely beautiful night,” Ms Bourdon said. “The students did a wonderful job.”

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tions could be placed around city locations complimentary to local offerings such as wineries, cafes, parks and tourist landmarks. Ultimately this will be determined from the level of interest from local stakeholders, whether privately owned or partnered by a collective, here is an opportunity in the waiting. In the meantime if it’s been a while since you have ridden a bike, then find one. It might bring back some memories of the Dragster or chopper with a three-speed T Bar gear shift, dynamo powered lights, loading up the paper bag or nurturing home the bread and milk on the pack rack. They all came with a good education. Here’s another lesson – don’t let a sibling tie your shoe laces around the pedals to recreate a leather foot strap. It ends the same as getting your flare jeans caught in the bike chain.

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THIS year’s Fashion for the Field Luncheon aims to raise much-needed funds for the Royal Children’s Hospital’s Cancer In Kids Auxilliary. Run mostly by volunteers, CIKA formed in 1980 from the parents of three children who passed away due to cancerous tumours. CIKA president Sandra Lehrer said all funds raised at the luncheon would go towards supporting valuable research. “This is the second year we have held such an event in Bendigo and we are hopeful that it will continue to build on last year’s successful luncheon,” Ms Lehrer said. More than 100 guests are expected to attend the luncheon, and organisers hope to raise in excess of last year’s $1500 effort. CIKA spokesperson Ruth Edel-

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Take notice of Labor’s rate cap AN excessively priced $30,000 seat paid for by Bendigo councillors using ratepayers’ money is the last straw for me as a long-suffering ratepayer. Councillors should be forced to sit on the seat, sit up and pay attention, because Labor’s policy at the upcoming state election is to cap rises to CPI (now 2.5 per cent) per year. Bendigo ratepayers have been told their rates will rise six per cent every year for years to come. The Bendigo public can’t afford out-ofcontrol council spending and I, for one, want Labor’s policy. If council wants to raise rates over 2.5 per cent then they will have to justify it to a tribunal. If councils want to spend their rates on wasteful unwanted seats, then ratepayers will be protected from them. Premier Denis Napthine’s support for councils raising rates without restriction shows he has no idea how rates rises are out of control and how many people are struggling to pay them. Ian Seymour, Bendigo

Figures challenged I AM writing to challenge the validity of the figures used in your front page article on September 12 claiming that rates in Greater Bendigo have almost doubled in a decade. According to our calculations, rates have risen by 66 per cent on the median valuation residential property since 2005-06. This is not an insignificant amount, but it is far from an almost doubling of rates as reported in the Bendigo Weekly. Rates are calculated according to the Capital Improved Value (CIV) of individual properties and not the median house sales price as used by the Bendigo Weekly. Ten years ago, the median residential property in Greater Bendigo was valued at $180,000 (CIV) and the rates payable were $699.32. In 2014-15, the median residential property was valued at $296,000 (a 64.4 per cent increase over the 2005-06 median CIV of $180,000) and the rates payable were $1162.40 – an increase of $463.08 or 66.21 per cent. In a growing municipality like ours, the number of rateable assessments is increasing, along with

the requirement for services. During the last decade, the number of rateable assessments increased from 46,600 assessments in 05-06 to 55,111 in 2014-15, an increase of 8511 assessments or 18.26 per cent. Additional assessments share the rate burden. Without additional rateable assessments, the rate burden would be higher on existing properties. The rates collected by the council are used to fund a range of services and infrastructure projects that benefit all residents. For example, in the past decade the city has used rates to help: • Build more than 100 kilometres of new road, 150km of new kerb and channel, 120km of new footpaths, 150km of new drainage and reseal more than 350km of road • Administer more than 98,000 vaccines • Respond to more than 4400 planning enquiries and issue over 1000 planning permits • Plant more than 340,000 trees, shrubs and grasses • Collect more than 190,000 tonnes of garbage from residential properties • Maintain more than 800 public buildings and structures, 310 passive recreation reserves, over 70 sports reserves, 20 heritage and formal gardens and 11 swimming pools The Greater Bendigo council understands affordability is an issue for many and we work hard to keep any rate rises to a minimum (people having difficulty paying their rates are encouraged to contact council on 5434 6000 to set up a suitable payment option). However, costs are rising, Greater Bendigo’s population is growing and demand for services is increasing. In addition, we have to maintain existing assets to a high standard to ensure they are available for future generations. In regards to the Fire Services Levy, this is a charge collected by council on behalf of the State Government and should not be included in any rate comparisons. Marg Allan, City of Greater Bendigo

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Liberal Party candidate Bendigo East LAST week it was announced Weeroona College will receive a $4000 grant to tackle bullying as part of the Napthine Government’s Bully Stoppers campaign. This funding is for schools to run anti-bullying programs by students, for students. When this announcement was made, I must admit it hit me quite hard. I found myself reliving my early years at Weeroona College (then known as White Hills Tech). It was a rough school, and

date, announced funding for warning lights at Marong Primary School on November 23, 2010 – just a week out from the state election. Four years later and still a noshow for Marong – no warning lights, no electronic speed reduction signs at the primary school. Except now we are in the shadow of another state election and

years seven and eight were very tough years for me, being bullied on a regular basis. Being bullied, bashed and threatened now seems a lifetime ago. Back then there was no antibullying message. There were no anti-bullying programs. I look back with sadness as I recall those turbulent years. Now as a parent, as any parent would feel, I want to do all I can to protect my children. I do not want to see my kids go through what I went through. But it is happening every day. And of greatest concern is that cyber bullying goes on into the night. Bullying is an issue for everyone in a school community. It can happen at anytime, anywhere, to

the promise has been reignited. Shame that the promise for warning lights at Marong Primary School was not delivered as promised by the Liberals in their first term. Shame that, just prior to another election, they recycle this promise. The people of Marong deserve

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any child. And the consequences can be devastating. Young Victorians need to understand that bullying and cyber bullying isn’t acceptable and that each individual can make a difference. Bullying has been shown to stop within 10 seconds when bystanders take positive action. While it may seem to be a small gesture, standing up for someone being bullied can make a huge difference. The Bully Stoppers – Make a Stand, Lend a Hand message is one that aims to educate about the prevention of bullying, and also help respond to bullying behavior if it does take place. This is welcome funding indeed.

better than a Liberal candidate who will make promises – not deliver – and then promise them all over again when an election is looming, especially given that the safety of the kids at Marong Primary School is very important and that has not changed over four years. Maree Edwards, Member for Bendigo West

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Support the sport the screams of boys and girls having fun dressed mostly in white can be heard from just about every oval in Bendigo. Come Saturday afternoon, the men take the field and a lot of the same children stand and watch in awe. Bendigo is facing an embarrassment of riches when it comes to junior cricket. It is getting harder and harder for clubs to find ovals to play on. This is a good thing and something councils need to consider. October will also herald the start of the Bendigo Spirit’s title defence, defence. It is extraordinary at the highest level to win back-to-back premierships, so as far as Bendigo is concerned, we are certainly seeing sporting history. The Spirit is the city’s most successful sporting club, and it wants to stay that way. With the loss of the Bendigo Gold this year, elite sport in the city is obviously under the pump. It is vital for Bendigo’s future that both The Spirit and FC Bendigo thrive.

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ELEN in the bakery out front of the Weekly dropped a custard pie this week. Now that may not seem like big news but it did make a bit of a mess. I know it’s not worthy of a live blog or anything, but it did lead me to think of some of the unkind names people use. “He had a face like a dropped pie” was the first, as I had just seen one. But there are others like “she had a face like a robber’s dog” or my favourite “a face like a bag of spanners”. This had another knock on and you can see it printed at right, as Dotty has tackled the names people are called and whether it is appropriate or not. The striking bit about all of this is the inventiveness people have when it comes to name calling. Everyone already has a name, but there is an overwhelming urge to rename someone. I was named Stephen, but at some point I decided on Steve, but that has not stopped a multitude of people giving

me a vast array of names in my life. Some I will keep to myself, but a few may grace the page later on. I call the long-suffering Mrs Kendall Sex Bomb. She certainly has a sex, and is pretty explosive, so I think it’s pretty apt. Mrs K calls me Bull, probably because of my masculine broad shoulders, I can’t think of another reason, but recently she has taken to calling me Old Man. Now, as I am half-way through 53 I don’t feel on the old slope, but I must admit as various aches and pains curtail

some of my activities I can see her point. Why on earth two of my fingers hurt and won’t fully flex is beyond me, and as for the gentle but constant ache in my shoulder I have no idea. Maybe Mrs K is more observant than I thought. We had six lambs out of our pet sheep this year, well eight but one was dead and the fox got another, and I have made the mistake of naming some of them. Two males are heading off as lawnmowers but one male and three ewes are staying. So added to the flock are Coco, Luther, Lizzy and Lamb.

There is now no way they will be on anyone’s table. They have names for goodness sake, so this is a pretty important point. Mind you, I know people who have called their steers Freezer and Roast, but it’s not the way I intend to work. There are very few of the names I have been called that actually amuse me or entertain, mostly they are a joy for the name caller, so bear that in mind when you next think up a witty moniker for a mate... of course if it’s an enemy go for your life. Twitter@stevekendall1

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A challenge T

HERE’S a thing doing the rounds of facebook at the moment where people are nominated not to pour ice over their head, but rather to nominate the 10 books that have influenced them the most. Of course, my mind turned to food and I started thinking about the cookbooks that influenced me the most.

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1. The PMWU Cookbook – Every family has some version of this cookbook, a book published and republished that has all the basics. The book you turn to time and time again. This is my lemon slice recipe. This is my fallback

• 2. Stephanie Alexander’s The Cook’s Companion.

Serves four as a side dish This is a Sicilian dish from the south of Italy. It’s often described as a sweet and sour eggplant stew or relish. This is a great dish to serve as part of an antipasto with crusty bread or with grilled meats and fish. It’s commonly served with hard boiled eggs also.

I read every page when this orange bible came out. That’s a lot of pages. The beautiful way it is written, the basics and the extravagant recipes. These days I most often use it to remind me of cooking times for roasts, but I think it changed the way I thought about food and cooking.

• 3. Bill Granger’s early work. You will observe that I think of my cookbooks in the same way music aficionado’s think about their favourite artist’s back catalogue. The simplicity of his recipes, the use of a handful of ingredients in an interesting way. So many of those recipes have made it in to our everyday without even needing to look at the book anymore – we don’t even know the name, it’s just favourite stirfry, favourite pork, Bill’s curry chicken • 4. The Women’s Weekly Birthday Cake Book – you can’t have been a kid in the 70s without this having played a huge role in your life • 5. Ottolenghi – You know those friends who were so excited about going to see Adam Lambert and Queen

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or those eagerly anticipating the Rolling Stones. I am feeling exactly the same about Yotam Ottolenghi’s November visit to these shores. I have the tickets. I have the books. I’ve watched the TV series. My sister was the enabler for this worship, arriving back from a trip to London raving about this place she went to with amazing big bowls of salad and these huge meringues. I got the book. I got an addiction. His newest book Plenty More is out this week in the UK. I’m considering sleeping out for its release here. As the bookshelves fill and I constantly rejuggle to find space, I get excited what new directions future books will take me.

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Ingredients: Two Large eggplants – cut 1cm cubed and salted One onion – small diced Two sticks celery – small diced Two cloves garlic – crushed 500 grams crushed tin tomatoes One cup white wine One tbls baby capers Two tbls torn green olives Two tbls good quality vinegar One tbls sugar 10 Basil leaves One tbls chopped fresh parsley

Method: 1. Heat a large heavy pan with vegetable oil. Pat dry the eggplant as it will be damp from being salted. Fry the eggplant in the hot oil until golden brown and set aside. The eggplant will soak up the oil. Make sure the oil is hot so it fries and not stews. 2. In the same pan sauté the onion, celery, garlic without colouring until soft. Add the white wine and reduce until all the liquid is evaporated. Add the tomatoes, bring to the boil then turn down to a simmer. 3. Add the capers, olives, vinegar and sugar. Continue to cook for about 30 minutes on a gentle heat. You want to cook out the tomatoes and let the flavours develop. 4. Taste the sauce and season, it may need more vinegar or sugar to have a nice sweet and sour balance. Set aside to cool slightly. 5. Last fold in the cooked eggplant and the fresh herbs. Stir in a little extra virgin olive oil to give it a nice shine.

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Friday, September 26 Recycle Runway Fashion parade with Auction: Fashion with a conscience. 7.30pm. Tickets $25, Life Essentials op shop, 214 Hargreaves Street. Bookings: 5441 4747. Sunday, September 28 Old Time Dance: Newstead Community Centre,1.30pm5.30pm. $10. Afternoon tea and prizes. Proceeds to aid Castlemaine Charity St Luke’s. Peter Sheahan’s Walk Up: 1.30pm-6pm $10. All Seasons Hotel, 171-183 McIvor Road. Afternoon tea supplied. Bookings: 5446 3805. Walk up artists register before 1pm. Courtesy bus available, contact reception 5443 8166. Social Justice Sunday: Celebrated at St Andrews Uniting Church, 26 Myers Street, 9.30am. Guest speaker is Rhodes Scholar, Climate Science Researcher Dr Lauren Rickards. Details: 5441 1050. Tuesday, September 30 The Bendigo 50-Plus Social Group: Weekly dinner nights in Bendigo for single people wanting to socialise with other singles. Ring Ray on 5446 1817. Meet at 6.30pm for dinner at the Camp Hotel, 35 High Street Eaglehawk. Wednesday, October 1 Space Association of Australia: We will look at what is happening in the world of New Space, and examine the next stage in human spaceflight. 7.30 pm, Discovery Science & Technology Centre Bendigo. $2 entry, $5 family. Details: 0400 712 883. Thursday, October 2 Old Time Dance: 8pm-11pm. Eaglehawk Senior Citizens Rooms. Darling Street, Eaglehawk. $5. Details: 5442 1815. Friday, October 3 until Sunday 5 Orchid Show: Wes Vine Hall, California Gully, Friday 1pm to 5pm Saturday 10pm to 5pm Sunday 10pm to 4pm. Exhibitions Bendigo Art Society 20th Anniversary Exhibition: Dudley House, View Street. Opening night Friday 7pm. Art Award presentations, drinks and savouries. $10 non exhibitors. Exhibition continues daily to October 5, 10am-4pm. Small Works Prize 2014: To September 28, View Point Handmade Gallery Nature in the Dark: to October 5, La Trobe University Visual Arts Centre Cicatrix: Altered Perceptions of Beauty as a Perfection of Form. To September 27. La Trobe University Visual Arts Centre .

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T was while watching The Hangover 2, all four men waking up with hangovers from the night before, that the name of Lawrence Mooney’s upcoming comedy tour title came from. Turning to his wife, he asked her why she thinks men get so drunk. She looked at Lawrence and said “because men can’t handle their own realities, and they’re all stupid little liars.” This light bulb moment for Mooney was the motivation behind the Stupid Liar Tour, taking place across Victoria in October and November. “My little lies of self-deception, those little incremental lies, like ‘I’m going to lose a few kilos’, are what gets me. “We all need to be able to self-mock and self-reflect. As Joan Rivers said, ‘if we can’t laugh at ourselves, we may be missing the biggest joke of all’,” he said. “None of us can deal with the realities of the world, we’d curl up into little fetal positions.” As a child, but not one to tell big porky pies, Mooney recalls fibbing to his parents about seeing Santa on Christmas morning. “When I started talking about the flashing lights and reindeers on the roof, that’s when my parents looked at me funny. “My wife likes to lie for fun, she’s a deceitful liar,” Mooney said

with a laugh. It was during an episode of The Voice when Lawrence asked his wife how one of the judge’s got the scars on his face. “Without hesitation she turned around and told a big whopper: ‘it was during a terrorist attack in Nigeria, shrapnel had blown into his face and given him those scars’,” he said. Mooney decided he would use the same line in an episode of his popular show, Dirty Laundry Live on ABC 2. “We were talking about Seal and Delta’s break up, and I turned around to one of the guys and asked if they knew where Seal’s scars on his face came from. I was quickly told I wasn’t to make stuff up again,” he said. However, it didn’t stop Lawrence inventing a breed of dog for his Labradoodle cross Spoodle. Deciding it was too confusing when talking to his friends and family about his dog, Lawrence came up with the breed of ‘Groiden’, pronounced with a roll of the ‘r’, claiming Rupert is in fact a Spanish sheep dog. A belly full of laughs, Bendigo welcomes the comedian to kickoff his Stupid Liar Tour. You can see his stand up comedy show on October 9 at the Capital Theatre. – Jasmin Bradshaw

Take a journey EARNESTLY confessing his life’s travels, Steve Smyth is making international tracks and is heading straight to Bendigo. Off the back of a new album, Exits, Smyth will embark on a national tour, stopping in Bendigo on October 3. Woven with a chilling honesty and an electrified sense of self, Exits shares all of life’s emotions. “There are different elements, two opposing juxtapositions of emotions and how intertwined they become. Whatever goes up must come down,” he said. “Pushing into something vibrant, gritty and sometimes violent, then something tender, fragile, these are the emotions that happen in a day for us.” With air-time on Double J and local stations, and sets along side The Killers and Angus and Julia Stone, Smyth is taking his music to the world.

STEVE SMYTH “I think everyone is trying to find a unity and share in each other’s journey,” he said. “Music is one way I deal through it and express it somehow.” Smyth said he wanted listeners to be taken on a journey, to travel through their music connection. “I grab hold of other music that gives me the same

environment and it’s one where I can feel safe. Because it’s coming from a good place,” he said. Locals can catch a glimpse of Steve at the Golden Vine Hotel in Bendigo on October 3 at an over-18 event. For tour dates visit www.stevesmyth.com.au – Christine McGinn

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AMES SERVICE MLA was the member of the Legislative Council for Castlemaine, he was at that time also premier of the colony of Victoria. During his period as premier, he had come under intense pressure from lobby groups to restrict the sale of opium. There were a number of organisations that led the charge to restrict the availability of opium in the community. Among the groups that were part of the campaign that came to a head in mid 1884 were the Council of Churches, the Church of England, Women’s Christian Temperance Union and significantly the Pharmacy Board of Victoria. The restricted access to freely available opium for the Chinese community came as a real shock. After all the colonial government had made in 1868, for example, some £26,000 from import duties, these had increased over the following decade. There were 10 Chinese opium sellers in Bendigo at that time and it was estimated that about 40 per cent of all Chinese had been smoking opium since well before they had left China. The local price was £1-17s for 170 grams. A J Ah Poo, the Chinese Interpreter for Bendigo, felt it was time to set the record straight in respect of opium. Letters from Ah Poo to the press in 1884 pointed out the heavy duty payable on the importation of opium. The Chinese were most

annoyed as they felt the new legislation was an attack on opium sellers. He went on to state that it was the British East India Company that, through gun boat diplomacy, had foisted this highly profitable narcotic onto the Chinese. The Chinese had been accustomed to smoking opium since they were young and it would be just as unfair if suddenly the government had “made the sale of grog illegal”. He reiterated that many Europeans would be equally

It was the British East India Company that... had foisted this highly profitable narcotic onto the Chinese upset by such government action. Finally Ah Poo wrote, “On behalf of respectable hardworking storekeepers I am asked to protest against the attack which has been so vigorous and suddenly made upon them”. Many scenarios were played out throughout Victoria where the police attempted to entrap the Chinese who conducted smoking houses and those who were opium sellers. A case was brought to court by the Registrar of the Pharmacy

Board of Victoria against Ah Lung for the sale of opium. Ah Lung, it was pointed out, was neither a legally qualified medical practitioner, or registered pharmaceutical chemist. Mr Wilkie appeared for the Pharmacy Board and Mr T J Connelly for the defence. John Riley, from the police, gave evidence that he, along with plain clothes detective constable Smith, had got some opium from Ah Lung and left money on the counter. The opium was in a small tin and it had been analysed that there was sufficient to kill four people. However Mr Connelly pointed out for the defence that the Chinese heated the opium over a small lamp before transferring the small globule to the opium pipe, then it was no longer lethal. H W Shillinglaw, registrar of the Pharmacy Board, pointed out that there had been several deaths through opium poisoning in the past 12 months. John Riley, while at Ah Lung’s place, asked for three or four pipes of opium, and left sixpence on the counter while Ah Lung was in another room. Ah Soon was called by the defence and he stated that Ah Lung had always been unwilling to sell

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opium to Europeans. Detective Smith said that he had seen the money on the counter at Ah Lung’s place. Ah Soon stated that he was a gardener and sometimes smoked opium while at Ah Lung’s. The magistrate was somewhat perplexed by the situation however he pointed out that there was nothing criminal in the purchase of opium although there was in selling it. The witness eventually replied that he had not bought the opium at Ah Lung’s or at any other place. It was now about the credibility of the witness. Ah Chow corroborated the statement made by Ah Soon. The magistrate was not satisfied with the evidence and dismissed the case.

ing to reflect how our local gaols have changed over time. The great thing about the Ulumbarra theatre is that it is so close to the centre of town, as is the old Castlemaine gaol. This made for an exciting life when escapes were a regular feature of town life. Townsfolk would often become involved in the attempted apprehension of the prisoner, resulting in many a yarn around town. One well known escape involved a famous Bendigonian, Jacob Cohn, of Cohns soft drink fame. John Rogers was a young prisoner who had spent hours emptying “nightsoil” into pits where the bowling greens are now, when he made a break for it towards Eaglehawk. He was first tackled by a milk-boy, who was bowled over by the desperate fugitive, until he met his match in the steadfast Mr Cohn, who showed why he has gone down in history as one of Bendigo’s greatest characters. Rogers threw a large rock at Cohn, who avoided it and attacked the escapee with his cane, bringing him down and wrestling him into submission. Rogers was rewarded with another six months added to his three month sentence. – Peter Thompson

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OR the first time ever, John of God will be visiting Sydney and holding a three-day prayer and meditation event. Known around the world as John of God, and considered by many as the greatest spiritual healer of our time, Joao Teixiera de Faria is a simple farmer with a profound spiritual gift. Every week thousands come from every corner of the globe to visit him at his healing sanctuary in a small village in rural Brazil. Visitors include medical doctors, scientists, priests, theologians and people from all walks of life and religious beliefs. Mr Faria is quick to point out he does not heal the person, and that any healing is the work of God and the benevolent spirits that accompany him on his mission.

New name for relationship services organisation

ENTACARE has changed its name to CatholicCare Sandhurst to more clearly reflect the faith-based nature of the organisation. CatholicCare Sandhurst will continue to provide high quality counselling, family dispute resolution, and family education and support services to all people without discrimination. “While we have a new name we will continue to ensure the communities we serve know that our services are openly available to everyone,” executive director Peter Richardson said. “We will remain true to our enduring vision: resilient people, stronger families, and connected communities.”

CatholicCare Sandhurst has also recently secured a five-year contract with the Australian Government Department of Social Services to continue providing children, parenting and relationships services. “The communities we work with across the Loddon Mallee and Goulburn Murray regions can be assured that CatholicCare Sandhurst will continue to provide services that support and strengthen individuals and communities.” “Our commitment remains strong – we’re here to stay,” Mr Richardson said. CatholicCare Sandhurst at 65 Baxter Street Bendigo, phone 5438 1300.

The fact remains, however, that thousands of people credit him and his work as the reason why they overcame illnesses that were considered incurable by modern medical standards. One of the healing tools that John of God designed and frequently prescribes is taking time on one of his crystal light beds. Bendigo now has one of these beds, direct from John of God’s Healing Centre in Brazil. For more information on where to experience the magic of John of God’s Crystal Light Bed visit www.johnofgod-sydney.com.au Alternatively, contact the Custodian of the Bed, Sandra on 5449 3432.

Couple Counselling & Psychotherapy Christine Brett Vickers is a specialist couple counsellor and psychotherapist with more than 30 years experience, and specialist training, and working in government funded organisations and private practice with individuals and couples. She works with people who may be having difficulty forming a relationship, who may be entering into or within a relationship, or indeed contemplating the ending of a relationship or who may need assistance to separate. She also works with the children. Christine designed and developed a specialist couple therapy training program, drawing together a group of specialist couple therapists to offer post graduate training through the school of social work at the University of Melbourne in partnership with Drummond Street Relationship Centre from 1999 to 2005. She continues to consult with, train and supervise couple therapists. Christine is a member of the Australian Association of Relationship Counsellors, the Victorian Association of Psychoanalytic Psychotherapists and is an Accredited Member of the Australian Association of Social Workers.

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Introducing an amazing dance and exercise program that will have you feeling energised, de-stressed and peaceful in one hour! Wu Tao balances body, mind and spirt through dance, meditation and music. In Wu Tao while one is focused on doing the routine with music, the mind becomes still and the body poised and balanced. In the workshop you will learn the Makki Stretches, 5 dances and several meditations.

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RE you wanting to sell your car for a premium price? Or perhaps you would just love to maintain the look and feel of a new car? Scratched bumpers and chipped bonnets greatly affect the appearance of your car and can impact upon its resale value. You can, however, return your car to pristine condition with a little help from the Touch Up Guys, specialists in automotive paint repairs. Greg and Sue from the Touch Up Guys offer a wide variety of high quality services. Greg has 17 years’ experience and is an expert in the repair and re-spray of bumpers, paint-less dent repairs and repair of stone chips and scratches. He can also take out those annoying shopping trolley dings and hail damage. Greg installs reverse sensors, can

prepare your car for sale and give your vehicle a buff and polish to bring any faded or dull paint work back to life. “We specialise in late model cars and have access to all the latest colour formulas,” Greg said. “I’ve had private customers for 17 years, and most of my business is word of mouth. Greg operates out of the Touch Up Guys van, making the service completely mobile. With backing from the biggest franchise in the industry in Australia, you know you are in expert hands and being locally owned by Greg and Sue, can be assured you will receive friendly and personal customer service. Call Greg from the Touch Up Guys on 0418 510 531 or visit the website at www. touchupguys.com.au for more information.

Get fit at home and preen in public

T’S spring and time to take a look in the mirror. No more procrastinating! If you want to look fit and healthy for the spring and summer period and feel comfortable in the hot weather now is the time to shape up. The easiest way to do this is to workout at home with some fitness equipment from Mr Rental. Mr Rental has equipment that will suit all your needs. They have exercise bikes that you can either adjust manually or computer controlled bikes that program in hills and valleys to keep your ride interesting. There are also cross trainers that give you a low impact workout that is like skiing, ideal if you hope to get up to the snow before the end the end of the season. All this equipment is well maintained and nice and quiet so you can still watch TV while you work out. Of course Mr Rental also has treadmills that suit all speeds and sizes of people. From a basic walker that can go as slow as you like, right up to a runner that will carry 125kg and go at 16kph and while that might not sound fast compared to a car, at 16kph you would travel over 5km in 20 minutes.

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OOD old fashioned service with a smile is still alive and strong, just ask the clients of Dyers. Owner operator Nic Dyer, believes a simple smile and a friendly hello can go along way, and with his more than competitive prices, your smile is sure to go a long way too. “There’s plenty of handymen around but we are a professional maintenance service with an extensive trade background going back almost 20 years,” Nic said. “We can take care of your plumbing, electrical, carpentry, concreting, painting, tiling, pool and spa care, rubbish removal,garden and much much more.”

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in a variety of decorative and protective coatings. Nutech Pavecoat is available in low sheen, semi-gloss and high gloss in a range of designer and heritage colours. Nutech also manufacture a range of anti-slip additives with a choice of fine or coarse particle sizes. Eaglehawk Hire also stock a range of Boral pre-packaged cement and concrete mixes, all manufactured nationally. Boral’s regular concrete mix is a blend of dry aggregate, graded sands and cement suitable for all general purpose concrete applications where a quality concrete is required. The Brickies Mortar mix provides a pre-blended trade quality mortar mix specifically designed for both the professional bricklayer and the home handy person, ideal for all brick and block-work projects. Eaglehawk Hire at 92 to 94 Wood Street, Eaglehawk Phone 5446 7877.

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Qualified Pastry Chef/Cook Qualified Pastry Chef/Cook required for a busy Yum Cha House located in Castlemaine. We pride ourselves on homemade wholesome food made with love and wonderful ingredients. The candidate must be a passionate and qualified Pastry Cook with Cert IV in Patisserie qualification and at least one year working experience. Familiar with dim sim and dumpling delicacies and yum cha cultures Punctual and have good time management and able to work unsupervised Prefer to be able to communicate with customers and suppliers in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.

To apply, please email your full resume by 15th October to: joelamcw@gmail.com

If YOU are an innovative, enthusiastic, game-changing, paradigm-busting leader who wants to stop homelessness.

SIDNEY MYER HAVEN GENERAL MANAGER FULL TIME, ONGOING, BENDIGO Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not asking for much. Just the ďŹ nest, homelessness services manager to take on Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newest, most innovative homelessness support program for young single adults, young single parents, and often struggling small families. Haven; Home, Safe â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bendigoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own and Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only fully integrated Housing and Homelessness organisation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; exists to eliminate homelessness in the catchments areas in which we operate. Homelessness services have, shall we say, had mixed results in the past. We work with people who have fallen through the patchy, half-formed, under-resourced, badly-funded â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;safety netâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. These are the people most at risk in our community. Sadly, (we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t normally say this out loud) not all of the people we work with are ready for change, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll stick with them until they are, but there are some who are ready and willing to step up, if only there were enough resources, opportunities, and support out there. Well, things are about to change with a new model of service, housing, and support currently under construction in Bendigo, called the Sidney Myer Haven. The Sidney Myer Haven is a 24/7 staffed, gated community for young homeless adults and their families that will link education, life skills training, and personal support, pre-employment, parenting, and other elements of a dynamic and individually targeted social curriculum. This is quite possibly a World First. The General Manager will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer (thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be me!) as we imagine, develop, implement, experiment, analyse, and then makeover whatever we need to do to make this thing work. If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a record of absolute commitment and energy, program or project success, if you are not qualiďŹ ed in this or a related ďŹ eld, if you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t handle interrupted days and the occasional head-holding and hand-wringing moments â&#x20AC;Ś well then this gig isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t for you. If this is you, call my HR people, get the info, have a think about it and call me after that if you like and we can have a chat. This is not a job for the faint-hearted, but it will be an adventure, and best of all we are going to change peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lives.

Ken Marchingo, Chief Executive Officer.

Closing date for all applications: COB 10 October 2014 Application information and position descriptions for all vacancies are available on our website www.havenhomesafe.org.au. For further details on this position please contact Kerry Ashley on 0417 135 527.

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Taxation 2014 ADVERTISING FEATURE

MAKE SURE TO LODGE YOUR TAX BY GRAHAM WATSON

Accounting & Management Consultants P/L

Qualified TAX Professional Individual Rates from $98 Under 21 from $75

Weekend & AH Appointments Available

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Ph 5444 0455

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Phone: 5448 3980

For all your Taxation Taxation, Bookke Bookkeeping eepinng aand ndd Accounting needs. Servicing Individuals, Companies, Partnerships, SMSFs and Trusts. l can also ensure your BAS, Super, FBT and Work Cover compliance. Best of all – I COME TO YOU – even after hours

Phone: 5470 6565

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• TAX RETURNS FROM $99 • Personal & Business New clients welcome

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Tax help with Shares & investments Negative gearing & rental Capital gains Multiple year tax returns Tax return types prepared Personal, business & partnership Business specialists

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Services Offered Service •Post Holes •Trenching •Ripping •Rotary Hoeing •Levelling •4 in 1 Bucket Phone: 0419 471 541 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.

BENDIGO MOBILITY SERVICES For repairs on all mobility equipment. Phone 5446 2012

BLOCKED DRAINS Same day service Ph 1800 630 922

BRICKLAYERS all types of brick and block work, chimneys and fireplaces. Ph 5446 7057 or 0418 370 917.

BRICKLAYER Tradesman, houses, sml jobs, fences, letter boxes, BBQs & block work. Good Rates. Ph 0458 360 401

CARPENTER

Quality work No job too small Free quotes Ph Kevin 5442 4891

CAR REMOVALS. Ph 0402 775 329

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

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CONCRETER

Paths, driveways, cross overs, sheds, small & big jobs, Reasonable rates. Seniors Discount Free quotes. Ph. 0422 424 348.

CONCRETER Driveways Paths etc Free Quotes

Ph. 0428 381 925 CONCRETER Driveways, paths, shed floors, spray on patterns, free quotes, no job too small. Ph 0408 204 114

CONCRETING

Cameron Concrete Domestic & Commercial. For all your concrete requirements.. Call Rod 0400 611 016 Free Quotes & advice. 30 years experience

PANEL BEATING Spray painting, rust repairs. 25 yrs experience, cheap rates. Ph 5443 1710 or 0401 915 906.

PLASTERER Skilled Handyman • Holes Patched • Renovations • Painting Will travel within a 50km radius of Bendigo

PJ TAYLOR

5446 1422 0448 713 499

HUNTLY TRACTOR MOWING Servicing house blocks to large acreage. Phone Steve: 0427 381 667 LAWN Mowing - Edges trimmed, grass removed Handyman Repairs, Rubbish Removal, Ride on Mowing also available. $30 p/hour Ph Tony 0412 824 690

PAINTING, DECORATING & TEXTURING Qualified Painter - any size job! Interior, Exterior, Domestic, Commercial. FREE 'Friendly' quote, Ph ROD: 0400 493 491

PAINTING & DECORATING Interiors, exteriors, free quotes, no job too small, 40 yrs exp. Ph. 0407 412 977 Colin Wright

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BIN HIRE

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Wayne: 0417 312 388

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SPLIT SYSTEMS

And all electrical needs. Ph 0419 367 071

• Digital TV’s, Set Top Boxes & Aerials • Satellite & Computer Setups • Home Theatre, wall mount • DVD, Recorders & Foxtel • Installed & explained

Phone Ron on 5447 7823 or 0431 609 423 BATHROOMS & KITCHENS

Skip Bin Hire

LITTLE RIPPER Digger Service

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• Commercial • Competitive rates • Loading available • Locally owned & operated

Ph: Glenn or Donna

5446 7163 or 0418 510 074

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Southern Cross Blinds & Awnings

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Sherlock Soil Works Excavator Bobcat Tipper • Post Holes • Trenches • Site Cleans • Pools • Driveways • Site Cuts • 5 ton Excavator with Post Hole Attachment and Rock Breaker

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PHONE/FAX 5447 9011 BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

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Gutters, windows cleaned, hard rubbish. Call Ben for a free quote 0418 837 462

WEED CONTROL Driveways, Fencelines, Boundaries, Blocks large or small, Fire Breaks Phone 0427 301 401

POST HOLES

Millers Holes Mobile 0418 510 217.

TV Tuning from $40

EPSOM PAVING Pathways, Patios Garden Edging etc. Ken Tresize Ph 0419 374 062

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All types of plastering. • Home Maintenance • Tiling • Painting • Carpentry. Free quotes. Ph. Brian 0407 679 618

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ABN: 62 094 744 216

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Ph John 0419 789 684

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Services Offered BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

1.5 TONNE MINI EXCAVATOR FOR HIRE

• On trailer • With or without operator • Short or long term • Delivery can be arranged

CLEANING SERVICES

CAN-DO

Window and Carpet Cleaning Specialists

SERVICING BENDIGO & DISTRICT SE REC 14361

LAWN MOWING AND MORE Prompt, reliable service in Bendigo and Surrounds

COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL DOMESTIC COMMERC

COM PET RATE ITIVE S • Laser Levelled Site cuts • Landscaping • Driveways • Backyard clean-ups • Postholes • Trenching

Using our 5 ton excavator 4.5 ton skid steer & ten metre tipper After Hours Ph. 5448 8814

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Electrical Installations

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Lawn Mowing Garden Maintenance Pest/Disease Control z Instant Turf Installation z Garden Restoration z z

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Phone Neil on 0417 144 280

FENCING / GATES

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FLOOR SERVICES

0418 506 188 COMPUTERS

BUILDERS

LEON BEATTY 0415 503 875 thebeattles@bigpond.com

Specialising in alterations & additions Ti Timber b Fl Floors

Repairs completed within 24 hours • Systems built • Repairs and upgrades • Network and internet connections • Virus and Spyware removal

Jeoff Milne 5447 2476 Mob 0425 728 336

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NEED A CARPENTER? CALL DISTINCTIVE CARPENTRY

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ABN: 47 4719 719 7463 3 569 5

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• Post & Stump Holes - 150mm, 250mm, 350mm • Chain Trenching • Site Preparation & Clean Ups • Ground Levelling • Concrete & Rubbish Removal • General Earthmoving, Driveways and Garden Landscaping • Sand, Soil & Stone - Carting & Spreading • 10m2 Tipper Hire

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Mains, Switchboards, Lighting, Renovations, New Installations, Shopfitting, Maintenance, Powerpoints PROMPT & PROFESSIONAL SERVICE FREE QUOTES No job too big or too small

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BUILDERS

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Matt Sefton 0418 392 559 CARPENTERS

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Renos Extensions Verandahs Decking

All Types Of Work 30 Years Experience

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CONCRETE PIPING

BENDIGO SPRAY PAVING Specialising in:

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Patios • Pathways • Driveways

PH: 0499 847 304

Cave’s Concreting 0409 173 754 Peter

Driveways, Footpaths, Patios, Sheds Colours, Paving, Retaining Walls Liability Insured - Council Approved

ELECTRICIANS

GREG SMITH ELECTRICIAN

Tired of Waiting for a Tradesman 0418 507 709RECA/H 5448 3333 7821

Sanding & Polishing of all Timber & Cork Floors, New and Old

Call Luke Phone: 5447 1526 Mobile: 0422 897 575

Over 12 years of industry experience

FURNITURE REMOVALISTS REMOVALS Moving Central Victoria • Local/Interstate • QLD/NSW Regularly • Pre-Pack • House Cleaning • Storage No job too big or small Free Boxes (conditions apply) Phone: 5435 3148 or 0407 349 372 stevenlacey5@bigpond.com

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GAME ON GARDENING • Mowing • Edging • Yard • Tidy and removal • Pebble Paths • Landscaping and all your garden maintenance Free quotes - we look after you

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HANDYMAN SERVICES

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We only do small jobs that take up to an hour

Fixed Fee $65

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FREE QUOTES, 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE Ph 0429 002 678

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Mowing and Maintenance Big or small we fix it all!

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0422 660 912 Pensioner discounts available.

• Handymen • Cleaning • Builder • Floors • • Carpenters • Glazier • Fencing • Plastering • • Painters • Bathroom & Kitchen Reno’s • • Granite Benchtops • Paving • Concreting • • Plumbers • Decking • Electricians • • Pruning • Tiling • Tree Lopping • • Sheds & Pergolas • Lawns & Gardens •

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Spring

Cleaning advertising feature e

Make your bins Wheelie Wheelie Clean T HE team at Wheelie Wheelie Clean say your wheelie bin is one of the most neglected things on your premises. It is used by everyone in the family and it is a breeding ground for all sorts of germs and bacteria. But it can easily be kept clean and safe. “You don’t use a dirty toilet, so don’t use a dirty bin.” All Wheelie’s cleaning products are user friendly and environmentally safe and 100 per cent biodegradable. Cleaning products are council approved and the water used to clean your bin is recycled and reusable thanks to an on-board filtration system.

Bins are conveniently cleaned on your premises and waste product is disposed of safely and legally at an approved sewage plant. The team at Wheelie Wheelie Clean say a three-monthly clean for domestic bins is generally enough. For public places or anywhere there is food – restaurants, pubs, schools – more frequent bin cleaning is recommended. Why have your bin cleaned by Wheelie Wheelie Clean? It is a water-saving enviro-friendly service that kills germs and bacteria and leaves your bin smelling clean and fresh. For information and bookings phone 0420 926 830 or visit www.dirtybins.com.au

CLEAN UP: Gavin and Paul from Wheelie Wheelie Clean. Photo: GARRY PATERSON

Ken McDonald’s z General Cleaning z Vinyl Maintenance z Window Cleaning z Carpet Steam and Dry Cleaning

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www.bendigoprestigecleaning.com.au Fully Insured • Police Checked

Phone Don & Rhonda on: 1300 078 246 or 0488 549 595 Email: bendigo@stainbusters.com.au Our exclusive & Superior Cleaning System utilises hot steam vapour, increased pressure & extra suction to leave your carpets cleaner & dryer.

We’ve built a business on the stains others give up on!

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LANDSCAPING

PLUMBERS

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

O’KEEFFE

PAVING & LANDSCAPING by Phil Carman

PETE’S INSIDE AND OUT Home Maintenance & Renovations Specialising in Kitchen and Bathroom Renovations. Repairs, Carpentry, Tiling, Painting

Phone: 0419 759 354 Email: pattiandpete@bigpond.com

KITCHENS KITCHENS BATHROOMS WARDROBES

FUNCTIONAL

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Call 03 5444 2425 LAWN MOWING

Edge Gardening and Mowing Lawn Mowing Weed Control Fertilising

Rubbish Removal Pruning

PH: 0418 822 911 LANDSCAPING

LIVING

Paving, Retaining Walls, Decorative Concreting, Garden Design, Pool Landscaping Trade Qualified – Excavator Nate 0419 342 677 Steve 0438 412 096 E: livingedgelandscapes@gmail.com

Ph: 0418 547 796

MOBILE BATHROOMS

ARE YOU RENOVATING? MOBILE BATHROOM FOR HIRE (Shower, hand basin, toilet etc)

Suitable for • Renovations • Parties/Weddings • Sporting events and many more

• General Plumbing and Gasfitting • Blocked drains • No call out fees • Flat hourly family friendly rate

Phone 0408 506 159 Lic#23529

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PAINTERS / DECORATORS

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Phone Trippa 0427 241 958

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A friendly, reliable, local plumbing team fully qualified in all aspects of plumbing

SPOUT CLEANING

CV Industrial Vacuum Services Reduce Fire Risk Spouts Vacuumed Spotlessly Pensioner Discounts Water Tanks Cleaned

For a free quote, call Luke on

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SUPERIOR Formally “Spider Sprayers”

• Qualified tradesmen • Landscaping • Commercial and residential property maintenance

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ROOFING

“You style it, I’ll tile it”

FLOOR & WALL TILING Ceramic & Porcelain Slate & Stone Waterproofing Silicon & Grout Sealing Feature Walls & Mosaic Ourdoor Areas

Kyle 0421 255 044 www.thorptiling.com kylethorptiling@live.com.au

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Peter Carr Plumbing & Gasfitting

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No job too small or too big

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

Don Andrea Plumbing

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• Paving • Instant & Synthetic Turf • Brickwork • Retaining Walls • Edging

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Mobile: 0401 337 083

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for a free quote call Malcolm at: Phone: (03) 54393799 classifieds@bendigopublishing.com

• Renovations • Gasfitting • All Plumbing Maintenance •Back-flow & TMV Testing

• Lawn & Garden Maintenance • General Home Maintenance • Including: Internal & External Repairs • Welding & Fabrications, Fence Repairs • Painting & Spray Painting • Rubbish Removal & Clean Ups

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Paving & concreting Pool landscaping Retaining walls & fencing Decking and Outdoor living areas Lawn installation & watering systems Kanga light digging

NO JOB TOO SMALL • Carpentry • Tiling • Painting • Plastering • Pergolas • Decks CALL PETER 0409 422 271

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FOR SALE

Services Offered TREE LOPPING

TRAV THE TREE CLIMBER Professional Tree Surgeon

Cert 3 Arboriculture/ ISA Certified Arborist

Specialising in: Confined Space Tree Mature Tree Pruning Mature Tree Pruning Removal Qualified QualifiedTree TreeClimber Climber Ornamental Garden with1010year yrs experience Experience with Pruning & Hedging Wood WoodChipper Chipper Large Tree & Stump Mulch Sales Mulch Sales Removal

Confined Space Tree Removal Ornamental Garden Pruning and Hedging Large Tree & Stump Removal

0403 678 086

TREE REMOVAL & MAINTENANCE • FULLY INSURED • GUARANTEED • STUMP REMOVAL • FREE QUOTES • BOBCAT • WOOD CHIPPER • HEDGE PRUNING • CHERRY PICKER

JUDD’S TREE LOPPING Phone Brian on

0417 545 193 or 5447 7276 91 Wesley St, Kangaroo Flat

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SMITHS Quality tree and Stump Removal

Tree Maintenance • Stump Mulching Hire Travel Tower • Tree Pruning and Stump Grinding • Tip Truck & Woodchipper Hire • Free Quotes (no job too BIG or SMALL for the Smith Family team)

David Smith

422 lt LG Fridge/ Freezer, White, 2 years old, GC, $600 Ph 0421 070 705

FOR SALE

BABY Boosti seat, red, $20 Phone 0417 349 385 BACK Stretcher Phone 5446 9573

$30

BAR stools, swivel, with backs, white, padded. $100pair 0417 349 385

BATH fan, 3 in 1 NEW $40 Phone 5446 9573

BED iron frame bed head, wooden slat base. EC $50 ono 0409 759 901

BEER Keg Spit with thermostat, regulator & Gas bottle $200 Phone 5449 6985

DISPLAY Case : Full Glass illuminated, Size 180Lx45Wx94H, Good condition $600 ONO Ph Bgo 0418 507 190 DOG kennel, Large, solid with tin roof, $20. Ph 5443 1487 DOG kennel, Medium, solid with tin roof, $10. Ph 5443 1487 DOLL'S x2 (Bratz) 43cm tall GC $10 the pair Ph 5448 4556 DOUBLE slat Bed and matteress, Black iron head end and foot end, GC, $200. Phone 0421 070 705

BIKE, girls. $15 Ph 5443 9130

COMPACTUS 5 bay, Good condition. $1,500 ono Bgo 0418 507 190

BIKE 24" Repco Vigour, as new, $60 Phone 5442 4891

CRICKET gear the lot with bag, used, EC, $90 Ph 0438 018 551

BLACK leather boots Sz 7 Exc Cond $20 Phone 0407 112 178

DANCE Shoes, Black Sz 8-8.5, Medium heel, $60 Ph 0409 974 492

$195

ONO Ph 0419 342 405

SOLID wood bedside tables x 2 $25 each Phone 5443 9130

BOYS Bike w/helmet VGC $20 Ph 0408 520 979 or Phone 5447 1648

SOLID wood Wardrobe 840mm W x 70H x 46D $95 Ph 5443 9130

FREE standing hair dryer $60 Ph 5447 3605

STEAM Mop, New, still in box $50 Ph 0409 974 492

and Freezers. Top brands from $195. Fully recond, 6 mths wty. 283 High St, G/Sq. Ph. 5441 1955

MASPORT 6.5HP garden chipper shredder, Briggs and Stratton, petrol engine, VGC, $450 ono. Ph 5449 3649

GARAGE doors, 2 strd size, B&D roller doors, $40 ea. 0410 225 143

MATERNITY Jeans Sz 10, good condition $10 Phone 0407 112 178

GARDEN Ornament Scarifier 600-700kg $300 ONO Ph 0400 346 683

MICROWAVE Panasonic 560Wx305Hx420D 1000W $20 5439 5544

$3 per bale Ph 0411 783 679

✹ Buyight, r t Outr Ren y o o bu t

Containers can be custom fitted with shelves, benches, windows, side doors, electricity, insulation & air-conditioning.

51 Ryalls Lane, Strathfieldsaye. • Ph 5439 5512 • Mob 0409 957 014

CUBBIES FROM $895

SAVE $153 ON FREE UPGRADE PACK Skylight, Letterbox, Stable Doors & Flowerbox (September Only)

FREE SKY LIGHT

GERNI Classic pressure sprayer 100.2S used only once $75 0417 054 283 GIRLS barber and chair $80. Ph 5447 3605 GIRTON summer dresses x2 Sz 12A $50 ea Phone 5441 7936 GOLF clubs Cougar junior set, bag, putter, drivers GC $60 Ph 5442 4891 GUITAR, electric, excellent cond $90 ono Phone 0427 343 499

to suit all your needs!

View containers at:

GATES for house, Art Deco, steel, 198 x 84 $100 Ph 0401 132 177

FREE FLOWER BOX

FREE STABLES DOOR Christmas Layby Available

Cnr Edwards Rd & Lowndes St, Strathdale Ph: 5443 0022 www.livingquarters.com.au

HARDWOOD 50x25x3m 10 for $15 Ph 5446 1310 HARDWOOD 50x50x3m 10 for $20 Ph 5446 1310

HAY BALES Small square Oat & Rye Grass, Top quality, Shedded, $7.00 each Phone 0419 335 576

HAY 5 X 4 ROLLS Oaten, Cereal, Pasture, Clover, & Straw from $33. Delivery Available. Phone: 0438 373 291 HYDRAULIC trolley jack 1400kg ,new, RRP. $60 sell $40 Ph 5442 7277 INSULATION, 3.5 yellow batts, 9 sq mtrs, half price, $25 each. Ph 0439 371 301 or 0438 416 924 JARRAH parquetry tiles about 10 square metres. Tiles 68mmx197mm $300 ono Phone 5444 5189 JAYCO camper trailer cover, large, EC, $50 Ph 5444 5836 JAYCO camper trailer roof support bars for wind EC $20 Ph 5444 5836 KANGAROO Paws $10 Mature in Pots to plant Now. Ph 5442 7069 VACUUM cleaner with all attachments VGC $30 Phone 0428 568 825 KITCHEN bench chairs x3 Wood/Iron $100 Phone 0407 305 656 LARGE wrought iron clock $60 Ph 5441 5116

STEP ladder, Baileys, 3 meters High, $40 Phone 5439 3054

STRAW Round Bales from $33 Little Squares $6.00 Ph 0438 373 291 TELESCOPE $100 Phone 0407 305 656 TENT Family Dome 305 x 305 x 210cm Good Condition $265 290 King St G/Square Phone 0409 321 759 TIFFANY lamps pair, $45 each or $80 for both Ph 5441 5116

GARDEN STRAW

GATE steel mesh, 225 L x 203 H $75 Ph 0401 132 177

Containers

LG side by side fridge, Ice & water dispenser, Model GC-P197DPSL, 8 months old, $1300 ONO. Phone 0447 907 907

FRIGIDAIRE bar fridge with freezer, 140 litre, excellent cond., $150 Ph 5443 1854

FAN $5 Ph 5439 5852

For Sale Large modular chocolate brown lounge. 2 pieces. Sturdy frame, very heavy, built to last. Ideal for students.

LAVA lamp colour tinsel movement $10 Ph 0488 437 011

GATE Frame, covered in Tin 10ft L x 6ft H $90 Ph 0401 132 177

Call Jim 0429 866 630 www.byers.net.au

FREE LETTER BOX

SMALL Square Hardwood table $80 Ph 0400 148 195

ENTERTAINMENT unit mahogany GC $50 Ph 0400 471 471

CHILD'S wooden table & 4 chairs GC $60 Ph 5448 4370

COFFEE Table Glass/Metal $100 Phone 0407 305 656

LASERLITE 7 Sheets, Second hand $40 Phone 5446 9573

GAS Mate portable stove 2 burner never used in box $90 0417 054 283

Store Well with Stilwell

CLOTHES Dryer $50 Ph 0400 148 195

FIREWOOD Quality Dry Grey & Yellow Box Del $120/m Local Ph 0448 186 691

DRESSING Table, stained timber 3 drawers + Mirror $65 Ph 0466 269 948

A fun, safe way for your cat to enjoy the outdoors. Free quotes to suit your budget.

CARAVAN covers 16-18ft 1 near new, 1 used $90 ono Ph 5442 9222

FOR SALE

DRESSER, Reluctant sale, Timber & Leadlight Dresser $600 ONO Phone 0418 732 562

FOR SALE

BUFFET 1940's solid, good condition, $200 Phone 0429 148 739

FOR SALE

GASCOIGNE leather chesterfield wing back chairs x 2, Exc Cond. $1800 Pair Ph 0438 424 842

Cat Enclosures BOSCH Washing Machine Front Loading in white Model WAE22464AU 8 months old, $450 ONO. Phone 0447 907 907

FOR SALE

FRIDGES

FOR SALE

60'S laminex table, pink & grey $85 Ph 0466 269 948

ANTIQUE N&E Corn York large meat dish $75 Ph 5442 1507

DESK chair GC solid $15 Ph 5441 2516

$100 per 6x4 delivered Ph 0434 835 984

2X salmon kitchen bench tops $50 the lot Ph 5447 3605 3 SEATER lounge & 2 recliners, light brown colour, $450. Ph 0459 045 440

DESIGNER ladies shoes as new in boxe size 9 $10 Ph 0411 783 679

FIREWOOD FOR SALE

0427 506 160 FOR SALE

DEB dress size 10-12 West Bendigo $100 ono Ph 5443 9537

Bendigo Weekly — Friday, September 26, 2014

MOBILITY Scooter, Heartway S12, 2yo, Elec, max 15kph, inc canopy, b/pack, batt charger & manual. Was $4000 Sell $1800 Pick up E/hawk Ph 0422 712 934 MOBILITY Scooter Invacare Taurus, 4 wheel drive, sun roof, $1000, battery charger, Phone 5446 3712 MOBILITY scooter Shoprider deluxe, GC, $1200. Phone 0438 431 450

MUSHROOM COMPOST OR SOIL $50 per metre. Minimum 4 metres. Free delivery to Bendigo area. Phone 0400 855 626. NYLON waterproof cover for car/boat, large, $10 Ph 5444 5836

QUALITY RECYCLED TIMBER

Supplying Bendigo & Echuca Hardwood/River Redgum/Oregon & more Timber dressing service also available Renovators & Furniture makers

CALL LUKE 0427 050 714 TOP SOIL Sieved $35 per metre, 4 metre min. delivery 8m & 10m also avail. Garden Mix $50 a metre. Garden Rocks also avail. Phone 0418 306 548 or 0428 100 770 WATER hose 20m white suit caravan $20 Ph 0488 437 011

ONIONS, strong & healthy ready to plant. $4 for 50 76 Gill Ave Eaglehawk Phone 5446 3720

VCE Bus. 3&4 cards- $10 Ph 2516

YUCCA Plants for sale, Healthy Plants from $8 Phone 5442 7974

PIANO 'Morel' upright, full iron frame, ex Fortuna, with bench stool, $580. Ph 0407 337 717 PLANTER solid wrought iron very nice white $35 Ph 5446 1310

WOOLEN Maternity Coat, Small, Exc Cond $40 Phone 0407 112 178

RIDE-ON Mower MTD 38"inch cut, 18HP, Excellent Condition $1650 Phone 0407 412 977 DOLL'S cot (cane) 42x27cm with bedding GC $15 Ph 5448 4556 ROLL of narrow cream lace approx 300m $8 Ph 5448 4556 ROUND pine kitchen table & 4 chairs $50 Ph 0400 148 195 SINGLE bed, base and mattress, excellent cond., $150. Ph 5443 1854

WANTED

MOBILITY scooter wanted. Please phone 54462870

SCRAP WANTED

including White Goods, Batteries, Mags, etc Ph 5446 1191 or 0447 744 043

SWIMMING pool, second hand,large, Phone 0427 418 613

WANTED TO BUY

CASH

DATSUN 240k wanted for project or parts any condition considered Ph 0400 949 779

TRACTORS & farm machinery wanted. Going or not, cash paid, Ph 0429 393 221

WANTED to buy caravans. Cash up to $2000. Ph 0434 040 687

CUBBY House, in any condition. Please Phone 0427 418 613

POULTRY

DRIED MEALWORMS Great treat for chickens. High in protein, natural and easy to store. Contact Nathan: 0354 478 203

LIVESTOCK

HOOF TRIMMER

Horse, Ponys, Donkeys Castlemaine and districts Peter 0421 080 518 Podiotherapy Student

LIVESTOCK

Boarding Kennel & Cattery

Muckleford School Road Muckleford 3451

Open 8:30am-12:00pm & 4:00pm - 6:00pm Phone (03) 5472 4698 Mobile 0428 882 411 E: Jeralee@iinet.net.au www.jeralee.com.au

ADOPT-A-PET OPT A Male, Desexed, 18 months

POTTERS Wheel, manual foot pedal $40 ono Phone 0427 343 499 PROJECT air compressor 24Lt tank as new $70 0417 054 283

Study 5441

VIDEO tape rewinder GC $10 Ph 0488 437 011

PAIR of vintage dine chairs, carved seats $25. Ph 5449 3279

PIANO Hapsburg, Hugo Wertheim $350 ONO Ph 5447 9355 or 0409 139 576

WILLIAMS Rd, Myers Flat, Sat & Sun from 8am, tools, dropsaw, bench saw, 1.5HP Pump (new) lots more

VERY old large picture frame $50 Ph 5442 1507

OVAL table 6 chairs $50 ono Ph 5439 5852

PETROL hedge trimmer 24mm cut width 26CC 2str $50 0438 424 842

SATURDAY Steane St, Kennington, 8am No Dealers! Slasher, dolls house, childrens toys, plus more

For Fridges & Freezers, in GWO up to 25yrs. Washing Machines up to 7yrs old. Ph. 5441 1955

OLD vintage suitcase $30 Ph 0466 269 948

ORCHID Plants Young plants for sale. $5 each. Phone 5442 7974

GARAGE SALES

Homer

I am a very handsome man looking for a new family. I have a lovely medium length coat and will need regular grooming to keep me looking my best. I am a very affectionate boy who loves cuddles. I’m ready to go to my new home so come in and fall in love with me today!

DMH

Male, M Ma le Desexed, Desexed 11 month months h

I am a big boy that is going to get bigger. I’m a very handsome boy who is full of energy. I’m extremely social with other dogs, but I can get a bit over excited. I will need further obedience training as I am still a puppy on the inside. Please come and see how wonderful I am.

Brodie

Mastiff X

LOST YOUR DOG OR CAT? CAT?

THE RSPCA IS THE POUND FOR THE BENDIGO CITY COUNCIL.

5441 2209 Piper Lane, East Bendigo

Mon-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun & Pub Hols 10am-12pm www.rspcavic.org.au

If you are missing a pet who is not microchipped, or if you are unsure if the microchip details are correct, PLEASE be PROACTIVE and come to the shelter to look for your friend. It is your responsibility to identify and reclaim your pets.

Friday, September 26, 2014 — Bendigo Weekly

CARAVANS & TRAILERS

MOTOR BIKES

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MOTOR BIKES

AUTO

A.M. Hyett Motorcycles

Bikes sold, traded & recycled. Spares and accessories. See Michael and John 67-69 Bridge Street, Bendigo 3550 Open 9.00am-5.30pm Mon-Sat / 10.00am-5.30pm Sun

2013 JURGENS SKYGAZER J2205 Excellent Condition Full Annexe, Bunk Beds and Double Bed AL-KO Suspension Fully optioned Gas/Elec/12 Volt Air Con, DVD/TV

07 Honda VTR Firestorm 1000 Staintune Exhaust, 5,000ks, EC GY996 Reg 6/15 RWC $8800 Phone 0408 375 119 YAMAHA Trail Bike 90cc $1050 Phone 5446 9573

1990 Millard Poptop, 6 berth, annex FC, reg May '15. $2,000 ono. Ph 5441 8062

2004 Royal Flair Poptop 16ft, new r/o awning, dbl bed, 3 way fridge, TV, m/wave, shower & toilet, solar panel EC $22,000 ono Ph 0400 920 909

2011 JAYCO EXPANDA POP TOP 15FT. As new dbl bed & bunk. Many extras. Always garaged. $29,500 neg. Ph 0427 433 183 4 BERTH caravan & annexe, 1400kg Viscount ultralite, easy towing, reg, Pop top, A1 cond $8400 0419 397 283 text only

CAMPER trailer, QS bed, lots of storage, slide out kitch, HD canvas, gas stove, 2 cylind., $4400 neg Ph 0419 585 167

FOR SALE

ALUMINIUM Punt (De-Havilland John 12) 3.5 metre, 2.5 hp (Mariner) Outboard, inc Fish Finder. $500 Ph: 5443 8072 ALUMIN. Savage Gull, boat only, GC, carpet on deck, $600. Ph 5446 3139

Local Classifieds To advertise in this section please call

CAR PARTS SCRAP METAL WANTED Cars, trucks, tractors, tin, wire, white goods etc. Phone 5474 3237 or 0427 312 146.

WRECKING

Honda CRF 250 R 2004 Model $2600 ONO Ph. 0428 915 612

MACHINERY

PUNCTURES repaired Tyres fitted/stripped Cheap Phone 0414 068 932

THOMPSON AUTOMOTIVE Repairing manual gearbox, transfer case & diffs. Phone Phill 0434 145 485

AUTO 1984 Comm. Sedan, auto, p/s, air, eng no. VK452922, mech VG, RWC, $2000. Phone 5443 1310 1988 Nissan Vector, 4 cycl, auto, a/c, p/s, reg

63 WOLSELEY 24-80 till 03/15, 1BW7LT. As All Parts, Make an is $1800 Gen. sale. Ph Offer Ph 5476 2442 5443 0302 after 6pm

CARS WANTED

MOTORHOME Allegro 35'6" 460 Ford, Reg XAL-535, sleeps 6, all cons, $45,500 all offers considered, more info Ph 0429 705 794

Cash offered. Phone 0417 334 009.

DRAGON CITY MOTOR WRECKERS

6 x 4 $590. 8 x 5 tandem $2,190. 161 McIvor Hwy

Panel Beating. No insurance or restoration work. Pensioner Discount Ph 5447 4441 A/H 0487 000 145 Kangaroo Flat

www.ebsary.com.au

LMCT 11067

TRAILERS

WRECKING

Wrecking all Makes & Models We buy any car or ute Come see your local strippers LMCT 10769

WRECKING

VEHICLES & SMALL TRUCKS WANTED TO BUY

AUTO

RIDE-ON mower Cox stockman 18hp Kohler engine 32" cut top of range low hours serviced $2800 Ph 0427671945

MECHANICS

1995 Saab convertible, manual, 23L motor, good cond, reg YLU-587 to 29 /6/15. $4150 ono Ph 0429 705 794

2007 Ford Falcon ute XR6 BF MK11 auto 110,000 km new 20'' tyres and rims all round the ute RWC $12,000 ono Ph 0400 855 626 6PPAAAJGCM7J2AA99

HYUNDAI 1998 Excel Hatch 5spd Man, Good condition 8mths Reg IBX9FD $1900 Ph 0428 594 082 HYUNDAI Excel '97 hatch, silver, a/c, tint wind., alloys, G4EKT869723, $1200 Phone 0447 137 110

AUDI A6 Quattro. 3 Ltr Turbo Diesel. Prestige looker and performance from Genuine Audi sports suspension & AWD Luxury fully loaded in excellent condition. Audi serv.History, Full leather, electric everything. 18" alloys, GC tyres. Privacy Tint. Power & econ 7lt Per 100Ks Priced for quick sale $22,000 You get an enviable Bargain. Must see vehicle! Reg.1BC 4TD July 2015 Ph Bgo 0409 161 976 Offers considered. FALCON AU 99 Goes well, dual fuel, as is $800 Reg no: TAZ677 Ph 0427 509 255 FALCON 98 Fairmont Ghia, low kms, long reg, GC, RWC, TZN-427. $3500. Ph 0427 509 255

Call 5446 1384 or 5446 1820 Wayne on 0413 774 717 LMCT 10992 Kayne on 0459 652 963 Address: 222 Upper Rd, Eaglehawk, 3556

SUZUKI Grande Vitara XL 2004 2.7L V6 214,000ks, dual fuel, Tint windows, Cruise, Climate control, T/bar, Full service Hist, RWC REG SZS 605 $9000 ono Ph 5449 6985

HOLDEN VT COMMODORE WAGON

TOYOTA Avalon, genuine 91,000 km, drives like new, looks great, excellent condition, factory tinted windows, tow bar, a/c, $7,000. Ph 0416 965 978 Vin: 6T153XH1 006026028

MAZDA SP23 5 Door Luxury (auto) 1 Owner, Very low Kms. Immaculately maintained inside & out. Full Leather,Tint & electrics 17" Alloys, BOSE sound. Reg Nov. UMA 170. Urgent sale $14,800 Ph Bgo 0418 507 190

NISSAN Micra 2009, XCW-018, auto, RWC, 53,000kms, $8990. Ph 0424 041 767 or 0417 032 099

AUDI A4 Wagon 2005 Auto, A/C, Leather, S /Roof, New tyres, TTD239 144kms, RWC $10,500 0432 467 231

HOLDEN HZ 253 wagon, Ex cond, no wasters gen enq SI5174, $18,500 Ph 0477 966 200

MITSUBISHI MAGNA WAGON AUTO

Affordable family wagon. Bargain buying. XMT 462

Nice Au under 200,000kms. PYN 233 AWAY $3,990 DRIVE INC RWC

MITSUBISHI AUTO MAGNA

Lovely automatic sedan with only 167,000kms. Priced to sell SPT 599

2003 FORD BA XT SEDAN

Affordable Falcon with mag wheels, only 170,000ks with service history locally owned. WZN 463

FORD AU XR6 MANUAL TRAY UTE

NISSAN Pulsar 1998, auto, air, p/s, 265,000kms, new CD, $3200, QGB-823, RWC Ph 0429 148 739

96 VS HSV Statesman 5.0 185i V8 Auto HSV Sunroof, polished 17" Wheels, lowered, 205k's Holden serviced w/books EC Reg 6/15 Ph 0408 375 119 (CSV061)

ADVERTISE YOUR

CAR FOR 4 WEEKS LocalClassifieds

Not a misprint! Very rare manual XR6 one tonne tray ute. Hurry! #10074 AWAY $5,990 DRIVE INC RWC

HOLDEN VY COMMODORE WAGON

Only 140,000kms, cargo barrier, tow bar and tinted windows. Bargain. RWU 661 AWAY $5,990 DRIVE INC RWC

2003 GRAND VOYAGER SE PEOPLE MOVER

One for the larger family, leather and airbags at an affordable price.

SJI 994

$23 NISSAN PULSAR HATCH Auto, a/c, p/s, tinted windows, alloys, low kms. ABC111. $18,000. Ph 5442 1646

$28.50

97 Ford GLi Sedan $1500 ONO Reg 06/15 tym143 Auto, Good Condition, 190,000ks Ph 0407 868 592

REDUCED

AWAY $4,990 DRIVE INC RWC

FORD LASER 95 KJ Sedan. Manual A/C P/S No RWC Reg NFZ-551 $300 Ph 5441 8405

GREAT Wall X2.0 Ltd 2012 Turbo Diesel, Auto. Under factory warranty, 29300kms. ZMZ-379 $16,500 ONO. Phone 0447 907 907

AWAY $2,990 DRIVE INC RWC

AWAY $3,990 DRIVE INC RWC

FORD FAIRMONT AU 98 Excellent Cond, runs perfect, Reg 3/15 RWC OZQ-544 $3990 Ph 0408 520 979 or Phone 5447 1648

2010 Nissan Navara ST-R 2.5 L diesel 114,000 km, 5 spd man, r/o chassis tool box and tool box in back of ute set up for surveyor with safety lights on roof rego till Jan, RWC $18,000 ono ph 0400 855 626

Trusty executive wagon with alloys. Good looking wagon. OMS 110

FORD AU CLASSIC FALCON

TOYOTA Hilux 4WD SR5 2002 ARB Bullbar, driving lights, UHF radio, EFS suspension, custom canope, h/duty t/bar, REG RLY258 RWC $16,500 ONO Ph 0429 416 081

FALCON Ute 1992, dual fuel, 5 y.o gas system, auto, drives well, many new parts, $1200. PPL-803. Ph 5443 1710 or 0401 915 906

USED CAR BARGAINS at BUDGET PRICES

AWAY $2,990 DRIVE INC RWC

AWAY $5,990 DRIVE INC RWC

FORD BA XR6 MANUAL UTE

Not a misprint! Very rare manual XR Ute. Won’t last. WOA 377

AWAY $6,990 DRIVE INC RWC

REDUCED

MITSUBISHI TRITON 4X4 TWIN CAB

Nice looking truck at an affordable price. Bull bar, roll bar, alloys and more. PLO 248 AWAY $7,990 DRIVE INC RWC

TOYOTA RAV4 AUTO

Toyota Rav 4 SUV auto. Be quick, 2003 model priced to go.

TSR 293

NISSAN PULSAR HATCH Auto, a/c, p/s, tinted windows, alloys, low kms. ABC111. $18,000. Ph 5442 1646

4sp time only. ono

with photo

MOTOR CAR TRADER REGULATIONS 1998

Specialising In • Holdens • Commodores • Fords • Light Commercials

AUTO

MAZDA 6 2002 Luxury. Auto, leather interior, full service history, A/C, RWC, 2nd owner, White, 228,000ks, Very reliable & VGC $6400 Ph 0418 228 866 Reg 1AR2ER

3.4 V-Nose punt, 8HP Mercury, VGC, fish finder, boat cover, solid trailer, safety vests, $1450 Ph 5447 3822

1300 558 385 CAMBRIDGE 06 fibreglass p/top 13ft 750kg Tow with 4cyl Car Batt Pac, Ind susp w/annex Exc Cond $18,950 Neg. Phone 0402 359 764

Email mhyett1952@yahoo.com.au

BOATS

$37,500 PH 0407 349 744

1987 Stateman Caravan Poptop, 15ft, 4 berth, reg Jan '14, microwave, elec & gas fridge, very clean, $7650 Phone 0448 709 153

LMCT 4761. Licenced second hand dealer.

Ph: 5442 2523 SMS: 0411 627 348

CLASSIFIEDS • 37

Regulations require that from June , 1998 both licensed motor car traders and persons other than licensed motor car traders, must include the following information when advertising a motor car sale. 1.) The cash price of the motor car 2.) Whichever of the following is applicable: a.) if the motor car is registered, the registration number b.) if the car is unregistered, the engine number of the vehicle; or the chassis number; or the vehicle identification number; or the registration number (if any) last assigned to the vehicle; or if none of those numbers are reasonably ascertainable, any other number by which the vehicle may be identified. a licensed motor car trader must also state in their advertisements their LMCT no. and the details of any periodical payments applicable. The penalty for failure to comply with these regulations is a $1,000 fine.

1300 558 385 classifieds@bendigopublishing.com *

Conditions apply. For private use only.

BendigoWeekly LocalClassifieds Email: classifieds@bendigopublishing.com

AWAY $7,990 DRIVE INC RWC

2001 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LARADO 4X4 Dual fuel, leather, sunroof and loads more. YTQ 465 AWAY $8,990 DRIVE INC RWC

FORD BA XR6 UTE ONLY 130,000KMS

Low kms XR6 with awesome looking mags, roll bar and more, Hurry. SCE 783 AWAY $8,990 DRIVE INC RWC

REDUCED

MICHIE ST MOTORS

35 Michie St, Elmore • LMCT 8889 Phone Ian: 0458 747 712

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Bendigo Weekly – Friday, September 26, 2014

WEEKLY SPORT

Festival of bowling

Spirit in the pink From Page 40 “It’s looking pretty good. The roster itself is looking pretty good,” Bernie said. “With three girls going over with the Opals, while it is going to be a great experience for those girls, their time away will hurt our preparation, but the people we have are all coming back from last year.” Bernie said the team was coming together well as they prepare for a third title in a row. “You can see the excitement around the as group they are doing something they enjoy doing together,” he said. “It has made my job a lot easier. “The only issue is having three players at the Opals, which is a nice problem to have.” Bickley said the club would support Kristi, but said the club had a lot of financial priorities. “We still have significant fundraising to do to meet our budget, let alone enabling Kristi to play. “The board will do everything it can to support any decision Kristi makes,” he said. Bickley said the roster funding limitations were proof more needed to be done to support elite sport pathways in Bendigo. “The costs of competing in the WNBL continue to club every year,” he said. “We need to look at the ways elite sporting teams in Bendigo can secure funding.” Bendigo will host the WNBL preseason tournament from October 10 to 12.

GREEN DAY: Bryce Selwood, Mike Greenwood and Tom Cunningham are getting ready for the Oktoberfest social bowls night. Photo: BILL CONROY

CALLING all social bowlers – a little hint of Germany is on its way to Bendigo next month and you’re invited. Now’s the time to roll up your sleeves, get some mates together, and battle it out, in the South Bendigo Bowls Club Oktoberfest Social Night competition. Taking place every Thursday night between October 2 and October 30 from 6pm, novice bowlers are encouraged to put together teams of four and play in a fun, social environment. Plus, a different German beer will be available each week, at Happy Hour prices. Each night, teams will play two games of 10 ends each, costing $10 per head. Teams must include three non-pennant bowlers. Those wanting to put together a team should register by Monday, September 29, by phoning 5443 4833. The club is also holding a Sportsmen’s Night on October 23, from 7pm. Guests include Steve Glasson and Billy Brownless. – Sam Kane

Membership call for Spirit IF you think the past two WNBL seasons have been exciting, strap yourself in, because it’s almost on again. The Bendigo Spirit kicks off their campaign for a three-peat in three week’s time, and is calling on the community to help them along the way. The Spirit has opened up a heap of new and exciting membership packages to locals keen to go along for the ride. There are child, adult and concessions memberships, which in-

clude access to all 11 home games and a heap of merchandise and sponsor products. There are also three kinds of family memberships, fitting in with the club’s family-friendly philosophy. There is also a three-game membership option. The Bendigo Weekly is also helping out, broadcasting episodes of Bendigo Spirit TV at www.bendigoweekly.com.au The videos are designed to familiarise the public with the Spirit

and its star-studded lineup. First up this week is Opals legend Kristi Harrower, who discusses her future and is the first to take part in a Top Gear-style shooting competition. Spirit chairman Greg Bickley said the opportunity to see some of the best basketballers in the world, here in Bendigo, was another great reason to buy a membership. “After two championships in as many years, the Australian Pork Bendigo Spirit is flying,” he said.

“Here is your chance to be part of the journey towards a third WNBL title. Game night is an electric atmosphere and a unique opportunity to see Australia’s best players on show right here in Bendigo. “Buying a membership is the best way to support the club and save on tickets and merchandise.” Go to www.bendigospirit.com. au to find out more about all the membership options.

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Richards Europe bound BENDIGO Spirit star centre Gabe Richards has flown to Europe to join her Australian Opals team-mates in a last-minute call up to the FIBA World Championship squad in Turkey. The two-time WNBL All-Star Five received the call from Opals coach Brendan Joyce on Saturday night, and says she is looking forward to the challenge. “The call was the last thing I was expecting. “It has been a crazy past 24 hours,” she said on Monday. Over the past two years, Richards has emerged as one of the premier players in the WNBL and played a key role in the Bendigo Spirit’s backto-back championship victories. The call came after Liz Cambage, who was selected for the team, was ruled out after an Achilles injury. Joyce said Richards was one of the most dominant players in the WNBL, and was a major reason behind the Spirit’s success. “We’ve recognised these matureage players who we believe can contribute to the team and translate their form from the WNBL on to the world stage, and Gabe is a glowing example,” he said. The team will open its 2014 FIBA World Championship for Women in Istanbul against Cuba on Saturday night. The Jayco Opals will also face Korea and Belarus in their Group C fixtures leading into the knockout rounds and eventually the tournament final in the early hours of Monday, October 6. For Bendigo, the Spirit’s campaign for a third straight Wattle Valley WNBL Championship begins on Saturday, October 18, when the team heads to Townsville for a grand final rematch. – Sam Kane

STRATHFIELDSAYE Storm made history last weekend, winning its first BFNL senior football premiership. The league’s newest club defeated one of the oldest, downing Sandhurst 20.18.138 to 12.11.83. Kangaroo Flat returned to the top of the A Grade netball ladder with a 53-35 win over Golden Square. HISTORY: Sandhurst failed to hold back the Storm. Photos: BILL CONROY. More at www.bendigophotos.com

BENDIGO TENNIS ASSOCIATION Nolan Street Bendigo P: (03) 5442 5744 www.bendigotennis.com.au Social Tennis Players Wanted

Tennis Lessons:

The Summer Tennis season is just around the corner and we are looking for tennis players to join our popular night series of competitions. Individual, pairings or teams are welcomed in the following formats:

Bendigo Tennis Academy Stephen Storer – Tennis Australia Club Professional Beginners to Advanced players 40 minute sessions offered Monday to Friday from 4.00pm

• Monday from 7pm –Social Mens Doubles • Tuesday from 6pm – Ladies Social and Competitive Doubles • Wednesday from 7pm – Mixed Social Doubles • Thursday from 6.30pm – Mens Competitive Doubles The BTA also offers: • Juniors – Beginners - Advanced • Midweek ladies (Tues, Wed & Thurs AM) • Saturday afternoon Seniors • Veterans (Mon AM) Summer season commences from Monday 6th October, with nominations closing soon. For full details and to register, visit www.bendigotennnis.com.au or phone the Bendigo Bank Tennis Complex on 5442 5744

ANZ Tennis Hot Shots Modiﬁed Tennis Program for 5 – 7 year olds Lesson available Monday through Thursday from 4.00pm and Saturdays from 9.00am Bookings now being taken for Holiday tennis clinics Monday September 29th through to Thursday October 2nd Full court and Hotshots programs are available Bookings Essential. Register online at www.tennisbendigo.com.au or phone Stephen Storer on 0419 411 780

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Spirit in the pink By ANTHONY RADFORD

THE Bendigo Spirit will wear a totally pink uniform for their away games this season. The new strip is part of the two-time WNBL champion’s naming-sponsor deal with Australian Pork. Spirit chairman Greg Bickley said the new uniform was spectacular. “Yes, the away strip will be a bit different this year,” he said. “It will definitely stand out on the court. “We are very keen to see the girls in the bright new strip. “We are very excited about our new major naming rights sponsor in Australian Pork.” Bickley said the West Coast Waves also had a pink away strip that was linked to the McGrath Foundation. “I’d be keen to have a breast cancer awareness day when we play them,” he said. In other Spirit news, coach Bernie Harrower has revealed the club will have to raise money from the community if legend Kristi Harrower decides to play on this season. The point guard is “still a long way” from making a decision on her playing future according to dad Bernie. Kristi is training with The Spirit, mostly to keep her fitness up and make up the numbers, with three players on Opals duty. With a playing budget full, Bernie is in no doubt what would be required if Kristi played this season. “We certainly would have to go on a fundraising effort and have to go out to the community and businesses around Bendigo and try to find some money for her,” he said. “The playing budget has been spent. We would have to put out a mercy call.” Bernie is expecting centre Elyse Penaluna to be back by the end of the year, after her second knee injury. Continued Page 38

WINNERS: Strathfieldsaye stormed to a win. Photo: BILL CONROY

Newbies teach old guard a lesson

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BENDIGO football history has been made with Strathfieldsaye, the competition’s newest club, winning its first senior premiership, against one of the league’s oldest. – Details and photos Page 39

Spirit TV launches the club’s new season – See it EXCLUSIVELY at www.bendigoweekly.com.au

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