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ISSUE 886 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2014

Knitting is a class act TEACHER Cos Perley has inspired a knitting frenzy at Bendigo Violet Street Primary School. The Grade 1/2 teacher started with finger knitting and now it’s scarves and a class rug made from each child’s square. Other junior grades have taken up knitting in the investigations knitting corner and all knit in their spare time. Fellow teacher Joy Bruce said it’s grown into a community project. “We have wool and needles donated by a friend of the community and squares coming from parents, grandparents and friends and neighbours,” she said. “Now we also have excellent knitted garments for our school fair craft table. “One of the Grade 2 boys, Tannah, was inspired to start his own scarf. He took it home and inspired his mum to start knitting again, so the two sisters scored a scarf also.” Tannah has now completed his scarf and is on to his next one. “He has an enormous sense of achievement,” Ms Bruce said. “Their perseverance is to be congratulated.” – Steve Kendall WOOL FANS: Bendigo Violet Street Primary School students Saskia and Elijah.

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By ANTHONY RADFORD

GREATER Bendigo mayor Barry Lyons is attempting to become the first councillor in more than 20 years to serve consecutive terms in the top job. The Bendigo Weekly can reveal Cr Lyons will throw his hat back into the ring again when councillors vote to elect a mayor next month.

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Mayor Lyons to bid for another term

Cr Lyons will be up against Whipstick Ward councillor James Williams at the November 11 vote. The Weekly believes the numbers between the two men are quite tight. One inside analysis of how the votes fall at the moment show con-

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troversial councillors Elise Chapman and Helen Leach as the kingmakers. “If it plays out as expected, they will hold the balance of power,” the source said. Cr Chapman said she didn’t think either candidate was the right

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person for the job and did not want to be mayor herself. Cr Leach refused to comment. If Cr Lyons wins, he will be the first Greater Bendigo mayor to serve two consecutive terms. Cr Lyons was philosophical about his chances.

“I don’t know whether I can win or not, but I will try to keep them honest,” he said. “History shows I can’t win, but I will throw my hat into the ring.” Cr Williams also confirmed he would run. Continued Page 8 W GLANVILLE Page 14

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MASTER Builders Australia has released new data showing dwelling approvals are up 14.5 per cent through the year after rising by 3 per cent seasonally adjusted in August. Master Builders Australia chief economist Peter Jones said the jump in building approvals must be seen as a positive in boosting new housing stock to keep a lid on house prices and ensure affordable home ownership.

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Rate stability a win THIS week’s Reserve Bank board decision to leave the cash rate unchanged at 2.5 per cent has been welcomed as more good news for the real estate industry. In a statement released on Tuesday to coincide with the Reserve Bank’s announcement, Governor Glenn Stevens said that overall, financial conditions remain very accommodative. “Long-term interest rates and risk spreads remain very low. Markets still appear to be attaching a low probability to any rise in global interest rates or other adverse event over the period ahead,” he said. Perhaps it was the final sentence of Mr Stevens’ statement that gave the best indicator on where the Reserve Bank sees interest rates heading, when he said: “On present indications, the most prudent course is likely to be a period of stability in interest rates.”

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AUCTION: 21 Neale Street, Saturday 10am. “As the RBA says, supply factors are critically important – the supply response determines whether additional demand feeds into higher prices or not,” Mr Jones said. “Alarmist calls by some commentators for measures to curtail so-called speculative investment in housing need to be treated with caution to ensure they do not stymie the residential building upswing,” he said. TWEED Sutherland First National will kick off a busy weekend for local auctions when a three bedroom Victorian weatherboard home with a Commercial 1 Zoning at 52 McIvor Road goes under the hammer today, Friday October 10 from 11am.

Located less than 1.4 kilometres from the CBD and with a huge 26 metre frontage to McIvor Road, the property offers a multiple of options to the successful vendor (STCA). Tweed Sutherland will also offer at auction a majestic landmark four bedroom home at 21 Neale Street Kennington, on Saturday from 10.30am. Currently utilised as a business, the home sits on a 1.25 acre prized corner allotment within walking distance of the CBD. ELDERS will auction a three bedroom brick home on a 447 square metre location at 1 Howard Street Quarry Hill this weekend. Saturday’s auction, sched-

uled for 11.30am, is billed as a rare opportunity to purchase “a blank canvas for contemporary innovation” as the property is located in one of the most soughtafter and enviable positions in Bendigo. Elders will also auction a charming 39.5 acre property featuring a three bedroom solid brick home with nine foot ceilings, a study/fourth bedroom, open plan kitchen and dining area and stunning rural vistas. The property, at 623 Axe Creek Road Strathfieldsaye is just 15 minutes from Bendigo and only five minutes from local schools and shops at Strathfieldsaye. The auction starts at 2pm on Saturday.

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POVERTY FIGHT

Water price doubles By ANTHONY RADFORD

BENDIGO’S water prices have increased by 125 per cent in the past 10 years. A household using 165 kilolitres of water in the 2005-06 financial year paid $546. In 2014-15, a Bendigo household using the same amount of water will pay $1229. The cost of water in those bills rose from $151 to $358 over the decade. The water access component of the bill rose from $112 in 20506 to $216 in 14-15. The largest jump was in sewer access, with $282 paid in 05-06 and $655 in 14-15. There was a large jump in infrastructure costs over the decade,

but it wasn’t consistent. In 05-06 Coliban Water invested $19m in infrastructure. This financial year it will be $48m. However, the superpipe and the need to beat the drought saw $141m invested from 2007 to 2009, with bills hardly shifting. Coliban managing director Jeff Rigby said that was the problem. “An average water bill for Bendigo today is about double compared to around a decade ago, however there are major contributing factors that need to be taken into account,” he said. “Prolonged drought and water restrictions led to lower water consumption, and this actually lowered water bills, but it impacted heavily on income over

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several years. “For the five-year period from 2008 to 2013, we experienced a shortfall in our projected revenue of around $90 million.” Mr Rigby said Coliban borrowed $338 million over the past decade. “This level of borrowing was necessary as cash flows over the

period were well below what was needed to fund required infrastructure investment and to meet operating costs,” he said. “We have focussed on containing our controllable operating costs and capital works in order to minimise the subsequent bill impacts on customers. “We invested in infrastructure

Cooking in full swing BENDIGO Foodshare has been overwhelmed with financial support in its fundraising campaign for $100,000. Since Wednesday’s launch, Bendigo Foodshare has raised $37,000 towards its campaign, some in-kind, to fund annual operational costs. The Community Foundation of Central Victoria has given $12,000, Beck Legal donated $3000, Rotary Club of Bendigo gave $2500 and the Y Service Club of Bendigo chipped in $2000. Member for Bendigo Lisa Chesters and Liberal candidate for Bendigo West Michael Langdon each chipped in $500. For every $1, 16 healthy meals can be provided to locals in need. Bendigo Foodshare operations manager Ray Butler said they had an overwhelming response from the community. “It’s beyond words. Some of the donations are in-kind. There is an organisation that is crowd-sourcing to put 20 solar panels on our roof,” he said. “We were really blown away by the level of support.

to ensure security of supply and that was critical during and after the millennium drought. “The Goldfields Superpipe and the water entitlements needed to draw water from the Goulburn system cost in excess of $100 million, and it was our major delivered project in that period. “This major investment secures supply to the Greater Bendigo region for the next 100 years and it will be recovered over several generations of water customers.” There will be some relief for locals, with the water bills expected to stay the same for the next three financial years. However, from 2016 to 2018, infrastructure spending will more than halve.

Welfare groups join forces BENDIGO welfare agencies will partner up for a number of events during Anti-Poverty Week next week. Bendigo TAFE and Youth Central students will host a barbecue next Wednesday in the library gardens on Hargreaves St between 11am and 2pm. The event will also include some light music and aims to encourage people who are experiencing poverty to take part in some social inclusion at no cost. Haven; Home, Safe will partner with the Salvation Army, St Vincent de Paul, Bendigo Community Health, Coliban Water, Bendigo Family and Financial Service and St Luke’s Anglicare to host a Finances and Hardship Workshop on Thursday from 10.30am to 12.30pm. The workshop is aimed at organisation staff and brings together ways to create positive outcomes for people who find themselves in

HOME-GROWN: Eaglehawk Primary School students Emma and Ezekiel prepare lunch using Stephanie Alexander Garden food with the help of Brody Nicholls, Jen Alden, Ray Butler, Tabitha Abbott, Sonia Anthony and Cathie Steele. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN “We are really focussed on our work in the comunity and we want to be able to continue it into the future. “If we can, we want to expand and look at supporting smaller towns around Central Victoria and help them set up programs. “We want have real community ownership of this.” The fundraising campaign aims to keep the group sustainable, continue their work feeding the community and assisting local schools with the Stephanie Alexander cook-

ing program. Eaglehawk Primary School principal Kerrie McMillin said program’s success required Bendigo Foodshare’s support. “Bendigo Foodshare allows us to supplement the things we have in our garden. “Our ability to run the program into the future means we have to be able to get food elsewhere.” The not-for-profit organisation collects food that would otherwise go to waste and distributes it throughout

Central Victoria. The Bank of Melbourne has also given a $40,000 grant to enable the organisation to buy a refrigerated van to replace their second hand van currently in use. The organisation will also launch a giftcard campaign, enabling locals to give giftcards at Christmas that help feed locals in their own community. To donate to the organisation, visit www.bendigofoodshare.org.au – Christine McGinn

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HUNTLY residents will have a safer place to cross, if Labor wins next month’s state election. Member for Bendigo East Jacinta Allan said Labor would commit $150,000 to build a pedestrian operated light crossing on Midland Highway. “We have listened very carefully to the concerns of the Huntly community. They want to see improvement to road safety, the installation of a pedestrian crossing with lights that will slow down the traffic that will allow people, especially young kids, to cross safely,” she said. “The pedestrian crossing will be an important step in slowing down the traffic, enabling families and members of the community to cross the road much more safely. “We would want to move on this quickly (once elected), recognising that this is a priority for the Huntly community.” The Huntly Kinder Volunteer Parent Committee launched the petition in March, to install a safe pedestrian crossing on the trafficridden Midland Highway. About 260 signatures were given for a safe on-demand traffic lights to cross outside school-hours. Petition organiser Kathryn Stanislawkski said it was terrific news for the community and a great boost to their cause. “This means we can safely cross the road at any time of the day. It is fantastic,” the mother of three children said.

SAFER OPTION: Jacinta Allan has pledged Labor funding for a crossing at Huntly. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN “A crossing is what we need before an accident happens.” Huntly is experiencing a 6.49 per cent annual population growth rate with an increase in families moving in. Vic Roads would have to determine the exact location of the crossing. Huntly Primary School principal Craig Burnett said he was relieved action would be taken. “It is an exciting encasement. We know a majority of our kids are on the eastern side of the highway and get-

ting across at times when the school crossing is not working, is pretty dangerous,” he said. “There is significant traffic on our roads, it will provide a safer place to cross for our students and their families. “A walking track on this side (western) would be great as well. This gives people a safer option to cross the road.“ Liberal candidate for Bendigo East Greg Bickley said he would fight to secure funding for the people of Huntly, if elected. – Christine McGinn

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Headspace grows

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THE State Government has given Headspace Bendigo $350,000 for a new expanded home. Mental Health Minister Mary Wooldridge will make the announcement today. Ms Wooldridge said the new site, the former Prouds Hi Fi in Pall Mall, means Headspace Bendigo’s partners, including Bendigo Community Health, Youth Support Advisory Service, Bendigo Health and Mind Australia, can support more young people, earlier in the onset of their illness and potentially prevent long-term issues.

“The new site brings together a strong, multi-disciplinary partnership covering primary health, mental health, alcohol and drug treatment and acute services,” she said. “This investment means that young people in Ben-

people together in one location. “Headspace has outgrown its current site in Bendigo so this investment will allow a move to larger facilities,” she said. “Young people in the region struggling with is-

The new site brings together a strong, multi-disciplinary partnership digo will have better access to Headspace services, as well as to the other service networks.” Liberal Member for Northern Victoria Amanda Millar said Headspace Bendigo has proved to be a “fantastic” platform for bringing many services for young

sues such as alcohol, bullying and body image should know that Bendigo Headspace is a place to go to for help.” Services available to the region’s young people will include assessment and referral, bulk-billing General Practice clinics, bulk-billing

counselling services, secondary consultations, therapeutic group work programs, alcohol and drug services and access to external services including housing, education and employment support. Ms Wooldridge said the funding is part of the government’s 2010 election commitment to support and strengthen the work of headspace across the state. Headspace provides youth-specific services which cover mental health care, drug and alcohol services and vocational support for young people aged 12 to 25 years. For more information about Headspace, or to access youth mental health support, visit: www.headspace.org.au

SUPPORT: Simonne Rayner, Noel Senns and Kim Sykes with Jaxon Cooper. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN.

SMILING: Former prime minister Julia Gillard signed books for hundreds of fans yesterday. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

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Jaxon heads for a courtside seat TEN year old, terminally ill, Jaxon Cooper has one wish, to see the bright lights of New York City. Armed with tickets to see the New York Knicksbasketball team, a local woman is aiming to raise $18,000 to fly the family overseas. Organiser Simonne Rayner wants to send Jaxon to see the home team take to the court and see Mickey at Disneyland. “It would mean the ab-

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A QUEUE of hundreds of Julia Gillard fans lined up at the Bendigo Marketplace yesterday to have the former prime minister autograph her recently published memoir My Story. Due to start signing at noon in the Big W store, Ms Gillard was 15 minutes late but the delay just added to the tension and excitement in the crowd, which stretched from the store deep into the Marketplace foyer. Security staff looked flustered at times as they tried to manage the excited fans as well as the media. Even Member for Bendigo Lisa Chesters was waiting in the queue to have her copy signed. But having sighted Ms Chesters, Ms Gillard said she was looking forward to chatting with her after the signing. Labor Party supporter Lynda Newton said that

she arrived at Big W at 10.45am in order to ensure her place in the queue. “I was weeping for my country that we’d lost her when she signed my copy,” Ms Newton said. “She was our first female prime minster and she put through so much fantastic legislation. “She recognised my ‘It’s Time’ badge from Gough Whitlam’s 1972 campaign. “Someone in the crowd said that I was showing my age. But I wear the badge proudly.” Like many in the crowd Ms Newton was thrilled to meet Ms Gillard. It was also clear Ms Gillard’s retirement from the political scrum suits her. Smiling and relaxed she obviously took pleasure in the occasion. – Diane Dempsey

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Citizen and Young Citizen Award nominations now open how they are role models for others to follow and how they have excelled or contributed to the Greater Bendigo community.

Nominees for the Young Citizen of the Year must be under 25 years of age on January 26, 2015.

The City wants residents who know of someone who goes above and beyond to help make Greater Bendigo a better place to live and visit to nominate them for our City’s premier award.

“It doesn’t matter what part of Greater Bendigo that you live in and I call on all residents to nominate someone who is making a difference and deserves to be recognised through the award,” Cr Lyons said.

Nomination forms are available at City of Greater Bendigo ofﬁces and local libraries or can be made online.

This year we have made it easier to nominate. All you need to do is tell us in 250 words what makes your nominee an outstanding community member,

Nominations for the 2015 awards close at 5pm Friday November 28, 2014. Winners will be announced in the week leading up to Australia Day 2015.

Greater Bendigo Mayor Cr Barry Lyons is calling for nominations for the 2015 City of Greater Bendigo Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year Awards.

Council meetings are broadcast live on Phoenix FM 106.7Mhz Next Council meeting: October 22, 2014 6pm at the Bendigo Town Hall Phone: 5434 6000 Website: www.bendigo.vic.gov.au www.bendigo.vic.gov.au

2014 Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year Gordon McKern and Skye Kinder.

News in brief City to lead Youth Summit

What’s on? Victorian Schools Cycling October 12 – 13 Mountain Biking (Spring Gully) BMX (Eaglehawk); CBD Criterion (Bendigo)

iPad Air winners announced Three lucky households will receive a free iPad Air from the City of Greater Bendigo for making the choice to receive their rate notice electronically.

The City’s ﬁrst ever youth summit will give young people a strong voice in determining how we can become Australia’s most liveable regional city. The Greater Bendigo Youth Summit for people aged 12 to 25 years will provide an opportunity to discuss issues, ideas and provide feedback to parents, the community, schools, youth agencies and the City of Greater Bendigo. The summit will be held from 9.30am to 1.30pm on Thursday, October 16 at the Bendigo Exhibition Centre and will be launched by Mayor Cr Barry Lyons. Guest speakers will be Skye Kinder, medical student and Greater Bendigo Young Citizen of the Year, and Scott Beattie, the Founder of Community against Drugs Echuca. People interested in attending can register online.

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Invitation to Annual Report presentation Residents are invited to attend the community presentation of the City of Greater Bendigo Annual Report for 2013/2014. The presentation will take place in the Bendigo Library Performance Space on Wednesday October 22 at 5pm. Printed copies of the report will be available on the evening. Speakers will include City Chief Executive Officer Craig Niemann and the Chief Executive Officer of the Goldfields Library Corporation Chris Kelly. This event will be followed by the Ordinary Meeting of Council commencing at 6.30pm at the Town Hall Reception Room.

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The winners who were randomly selected from the 988 registrations for electronic rate notice delivery are: • James and Emily Grifﬁths, Woodvale • Raymond Colwell and Robyn Auld, Sedgwick • Darren and Michelle Ludeman, Quarry Hill Congratulations to the winning households. We hope you get plenty of enjoyment from your new iPad Airs.

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Dower Park is an important community facility and interested residents have until November 7 to inspect and make comment on the Plan.

The following projects are currently under construction/implementation:

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• removal of the swimming pool • improved facilities and connections to Browning Street and Crusoe College for junior sports usage The Plan can be reviewed online or by contacting project manager, Steven Abbott from the City on 5434 6485 or email

Whipstick Ward Meeting October 20 at 7pm Eaglehawk Council Chambers, Peg Leg Road, Eaglehawk

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Australian Diamonds V England Netball Test Match October 18 – 19 Bendigo Stadium

• Canterbury Park Project: The birdlife of the box ironbark country will be the focus of a free presentation by respected local ecologist Geoff Park at the Bendigo Library on Saturday October 18. The presentation is part of National Bird Week and will provide some thoughts on how to ﬁnd and identify common and not so common species and discuss the seasonal effects on bird diversity.

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COLONEL Sanders is set to move into Eaglehawk, building a $1.4 million restaurant. Plans for a single-storey KFC on a former motor repair and garage site on High Street have been lodged with Greater Bendigo council. About 100 patrons will be able to dine at the 374-square-metre fast-food chain with 30 car parks and a loading bay in the works. Time-poor customers will also be able to use the drive-through, with room for eight cars to queue. Eight full-time and 50 casual staff will be employed to run the fast-food restaurant. “The new KFC building adopts a contemporary design and architectural theme. The overall maximum building height is 5.95m,”

FAST FOOD: KFC plans to build a new restaurant on this garage site. the application said. “The proposed building has been purpose designed and is well articulated through the use of different materials, finishes and varied architectural treatments applied to the facades.” According to the application,

Book now for lunch TIME is almost running out to secure your spot at this year’s Biggest Bloke’s Lunch. With only 15 tables left, locals need to book their seats to gain a prime position ready for the event’s special guests. Bali bombing survivor Jason McCartney will inspire locals about his journey from tragedy to survival. Event organiser Keith Sutherland said he had heard Mr McCartney’s talk before and knows it will be empowering. “Jason epitomises the Australian fighting spirit and the sheer determination overcoming adversity is quite amazing. After he suffered such horrible burns he made it back to play AFL again with North Melbourne,” Mr Sutherland said. St John of God CEO Darren Rogers will also share his prostate cancer journey and the importance of regular check ups.

the garage has sat vacant and derelict for five years. “The location, bulk, form and appearance is in keeping with the character and appearance of adjacent buildings and the heritage place, and will not adversely affect the natural or cultural significance

of the heritage place,” the application. “The proposed site and building signage has been designed as an integrated package to identify and complement the restaurant.” Cyclists will be able to store their bikes in the eight racks while stopping in for a meal. The main KFC entry would face High Street, with vehicular entry to the car park and drivethrough on Brazier St, carpark entry and exit from Parsonage Grove and a drive-through left turning lane only to High St. The application also seeks approval for nine signs including a 8.1m high illuminated pylon sign with a KFC chicken “bucket”. “The proposed signs will not contribute to excessive visual clutter or visual disorder,” the application said. Council are yet to consider the plans.

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This year’s November 14 event kicks off at the Civic Gardens with a barbecue before continuing to Palmers Gym in Mundy Street. An auction and raffle will keep the fundraising effort high with advertising vouchers from Gold FM, Win TV, Local Phone Book, and the Bendigo Weekly. A lucky gent could win a new barbecue from Hume & Iser, an accommodation package, a cast iron TV stand, an Asahi beer package and mini bar fridge or an outdoor table from Natural Living. Five $50 meat trays will also be raffled with two $1000 Bolton’s vouchers, food vouchers from La Piazza, Boundary Hotel, Bridge Hotel, Rising Sun Hotel or Barzurk. Funds raised will go towards the Prostate Cancer Foundation. Tickets cost $100 and can be bought from the Weekly’s Julie Batey on 5440 2500 or Keith Sutherland on 0418 509 430.

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AUSTRALIAN Greens leader Christine Milne will be in Bendigo today to officially launch the local candidates’ campaigns. Greens candidates for Bendigo East and Bendigo West, respectively Jennifer Alden and John Brownstein, will be welcomed at The Capital. Ms Milne said it was a pleasure to come to Bendigo and see the candidates’ enthusiasm for their community. “They’re so engaged. They’ve built relationships and professional experience in everything from teaching to health services, local business, and importantly, politics,” she said. “The Greens are working really hard to maximise opportunities for regional centres like Bendigo. “Issues around food security, renewable energy and social support are front and centre, and it’s great to see that drive to build a more caring community embodied so strongly by the candidates we’ve launched.” Ms Alden said Central Victoria was feeling the impacts of climate change on various fronts including high temperatures, extreme weather and people. “The Greens have consistently advocated for action on climate change. We support investment in renewable energy and the jobs and opportunities that would flow from that for our community,” she said. Mr Brownstein said pokies were worsening poverty. Victorian Greens leader Greg Barber will also be in town to launch Northern Victoria Region Upper house candidate Jenny O’Connor’s campaign today. Ms Milne and the candidates will visit the Mount Alexander Fruit Gardens to understand their business. Ms Milne will also host a threecourse fundraising dinner at St Paul’s Anglican Church hall in Myers Street, Bendigo at 7pm. Tickets cost $35 for concessions or $50 to $75 for a “keen green” with a raffle on this Friday night. Locals will also have a chance to meet Ms Milne at the Bendigo Community Farmers Market tomorrow at 9am.

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“Due to limited space and an amazing amount of interest I’ve had to turn some stores away,”Ms Coffey said. Ms Coffey hopes the project will encourage a more permanent use of the lane way. “Using the space would improve the CBD greatly,” Ms Coffey said. Locals are encouraged to check out the “activated” Allan’s Walk on Saturday. – Bonny Burrows

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“I’ve said from the word go this year I will stand,” he said. “It will be interesting.” Whipstick Ward councillor Peter Cox, who ran for mayor last year, said he would not contest the position this time around. “I tried last year and I didn’t have the numbers,” he said. “They have given me a clear signal. “I play a different tole than some of the others on council in that I try to raise issues. “I will continue to do that for another two years.”

WE remind all talented writers, scribblers of notes and dreamers of dreams that entries to our Quality Living Options Short Story Prize close on October 20. There are just two weeks to go and still time to win the $1000 prize for your thoughts about “A Place to Call Home”. Online entries of less than 1500 words can be lodged through www.qlo.org.au – follow the prompts – or printed entries can be mailed with your cheque for $10 to PO Box 1197 Bendigo Central 3552. Details of the terms and conditions and the title sheet to accompany your entry can be accessed on the website. Inquiries:qualitylivingoptions bego@gmail.com or phone 5447 8512.

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A THREE day conference was held in Bendigo this week to tackle the issue of domestic violence. Violence Prevention – It’s Everybody’s Business was organised by Women’s Health Loddon Mallee and funded by the Victorian Government’s Community Crime Prevention Program. Delegates came from regional and metropolitan centres and represented a variety of organisations including health and welfare agencies, as well as media agencies. Keynote speaker, Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Ken Lay, impressed delegates with his insight into domestic violence and strategies for its prevention. “Police see the pointy end of family violence. Last year we saw 65,000 incidents of family violence and there is no sign of those figures abating,” he said. “We need to get young men to think and talk about this issue,” he said, referring to what he called “courageous conversations”. “These conversations might take place in pubs and clubs where violence against women is openly condemned,” he said. “Fathers also need to be careful about how they talk to their sons. The onus should not be put on the girls to be careful but the boys to be respectful and responsible towards girls and women,” he explained. Commissioner Lay also proposed that domestic violence be made part of men’s annual health

former husband murdered her son, he virtually sentenced her to a lifetime of pain. “You have to work out how you move ahead,” she said. “I am working now to help every woman and child live in safety. “The media has generally been very good to me. I appreciate the sensitive way articles have been written. However I’d like to see the media continue to gain insight and to change the way they report domestic violence. “I’d like to see a shift in blame.

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lows a highly successful staging at the Immigration Museum in Melbourne. The Bendigo exhibition is part of major event organised by Rural Australians for Refugees, Bendigo entitled “Our Refugee Story”, which aims to put a human face on the asylum seeker issue by telling real stories about refugees. A full day program is planned for the library on Saturday, October 25 and will include public discussion led by prominent Australians involved in the refugee issue, performances, readings and music. Seeking Refugee in Nhill was first launched to coincide with Harmony Day in March

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BENDIGO BEAT Police seek pair THE Australian Federal Police are asking the public to help find a missing Australian Capital Territory woman and her son. ACT police are calling for the public’s help to locate Lilie Kipruto aged 44, and her seven-year-old son, Oscar (pictured right). The pair were last seen on Friday, October 3 in O’Malley about 4pm. Police believe they are in a silver 2012 Toyota Prius with ACT registration plates. Police want to know both people are safe and well. Anyone with information should contact Police Operations on 131 444. A 60-year-old Golden Square man was taken to Bendigo hospital after coming off his electric bike on Monday. The man, riding an e-bicycle, went through the McKenzie Street round about, hit the kerb and came off the bike at 4.20pm Ambulance attended the incident took the man to hospital. Police investigations

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Plan to reduce toll COMPLACENT drivers are at the heart of a new Victoria Police approach to reduce the road toll on country roads. The force has rewritten the rules with a new Safer Country Roads Plan 201418 to reduce road trauma through targeted strategies and increased police presence. Assistant Commissioner Robert Hill said more booze buses, police on motorbikes and automatic licence plate recognition technology to catch offenders would be used. “Unfortunately local people are being killed on local roads. They become complacent, fatigued, distracted, they use the excessive speed, they need to slow down and take care on our roads,” Asst Com

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RIDING to school was once commonplace, in the 1970s most kids enjoyed the benefits of active travel to school without even thinking about it. Now that only two in 10 Australian children ride to school regularly, people have begun thinking about what the other eight are missing out on. Children who are active on the way to school are more likely to get their recommended hour or more of exercise a day, an important factor in preventing obesity and disease. They are also, according to Bicycle Network’s Ride2School program, more ready to learn when they arrive. What’s more, fewer cars are on the road – and at the school gates. So why don’t more people

do it, especially in Bendigo where obesity rates are among the nation’s highest? The reasons are varied – and compounded by the fact that driving is now the norm. For my family, a major hurdle was getting out of the house earlier. Although I always imagined we would ride or walk, we mostly drove during my daughter’s prep year – riding with a tired preppy and a three-year-old in tow was too challenging. But I didn’t like always driving. I never had time to exercise myself, and paying $80 for petrol rankled when I knew it would mostly be used for short trips. So the following year I resolved we would try to ride more. That was all very well for me, but I needed an incentive for the kids, okay, call it a bribe.

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IN full bloom, HardHill will open its doors and garden to celebrate its 140th birthday with a good cause. Greater Bendigo councillor Peter Cox and his wife, Annette Wiles, will open their home to raise scholarship funds to send youth to school in Maubisse. “The Bendigo Maubisse Friendship Committee has started a campaign to raise $10,000 for education scholarships in East Timor,” he said. “This will complement its work with many other community organisations in building new education and community infrastructure in the Maubisse sub district.” A raffle, stall, morning and afternoon tea will also

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be on offer, to ensure East Timor students can receive an education. “The mud brick miner’s cottage has sustained many families over 140 years. Its builders, Thomas and Sarah Evans, had 13 children and built the house and its outbuildings from local materials,” Cr Cox said. “Australian artist Justin Gill also lived at HardHill for a period. “He had a retrospective exhibition at the Bendigo Art Gallery in 1983 and is well known for his art works throughout Australia.” Cr Cox said the property was best described as a ”house in a garden”. “The garden changes with the seasons but the house remains solid along

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Phone 5440 2529 GOOD CAUSE: Peter Cox and Annette Wiles are opening their historic California Gully home and garden in support of the Bendigo-Maubisse Friendship Committee. with a 100-year-old oak tree,” he said. “Built in 1874 it was extended in 1894 with a red brick parlour and a veranda which almost surrounds it. You often go to open gardens and wish you could

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Art for art’s sake Trevor Phillips’ letter in the Bendigo Weekly, October 3, calling for a different perspective on the art seating forgets the salient point being made by some letter writers. It is not the art that is in question but the council process of procuring it. It is not the “discount mentality” or any attempt to “forget progress and improvement“ to this city that most writers are objecting to, nor do they forget the proud heritage and democratic stands made by our ancestors. Democracy by the elected representatives of our community is the most important thing to remember, not the arrogance of some unknown official who can over-ride the elected representatives of this community. Do we need un-elected officials doing things behind our elected representatives’ backs? I for one find the seat attractive, but what is not attractive is the attitude by some that they rule the roost and know what is best for ratepayers and citizens in local government affairs of this city. Do we want to go back to commissars, sorry commissioners? Art for Art’s Sake, but democracy is for the people. Bill Collier, Golden Square

Value for money? I am wondering if rural and regional areas of Victoria are getting value for money from this government. For weeks now we have been continually bombarded with full page and double page ads in the newspapers and on television, on what this government is doing and planning to do if they win the next state election. Ads on how they are building better roads and

train services for Victoria, the East West link. I am not convinced the regional rail link will benefit Bendigo travellers, as Bendigo-Melbourne services still have to share the line with suburban services from Sunbury to Sunshine. Another pie in the sky announcement is the train link to Tullamarine airport, no costs being given other than it will run every 10 minutes. Now we are getting ads about the duplication of the Tullamarine Freeway, all these promises at the tax payer’s expense and no benefit to the public of rural Victoria. But when it comes to supporting fire-fighters they are still holding back saying they want more evidence to confirm if they got cancer from the smoke, gases and fumes from the various materials. They are still playing games with paramedics and the patients of Victoria, creating a number of problems with long waiting times. They bungled the Morwell fires, and the situation they put the local residents in, and have turned the CFA upside down. This government has no understanding of the disability industry in the treatment of families, clients and workers at the Sandhurst Centre here in Bendigo. This government has turned its back on renewable energy, a number of land owners would welcome the opportunity to get involved in this program, but it appears this government is in step with their federal counterparts who are disbelievers of climate change. So have a look at what this government has done for rural and regional Victoria during its term in office and what promises they are making to be re-elected again. Ivan Kitt, Bendigo

Negativity from sitting MP Maree Edwards’ letter; “Four years go slow”, Bendigo Weekly September 26, reminds us how badly Labor neglected Marong and other areas around Bendigo during its 11 disorganised years in office. It’s true Michael Langdon announced funding for warning lights at Marong Primary School as a candidate in the 2010 election – funding which has been released so the project can be completed. Given Ms Edwards’ claimed interest in the school it’s surprising she hasn’t noticed the changes made to its entrance during the construction of its new $810,000 Early Childhood Development Centre opened in 2013 by Minister Wendy Lovell. The new centre in Leslie Street meant the crossing works on the Calder Highway were less urgent than during Labor’s time in office, when as we all know nothing was said or done about installing lights or illuminated signs by Ms Edwards’ former boss, Bob Cameron. However, new subdivisions being developed to the schools’ west means the crossing will soon become busy again so the lights and signs Mr Langdon fought for in 2010 are now being installed. Ms Edwards’ letter is just another one of the negativity-filled screes which have characterised her time as an MP – she’s not said a word about the crossing since elected until its construction was announced last week – she’s spent most of her time as an MP trying to get council to waste $7 million on a silly beach next to an old muddy dam instead. Peter Wiseman, Mandurang

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The Federal Government’s planned taxation review provides an ideal opportunity to address two issues impacting on council’s capacity to deliver services and infrastructure for the community. Firstly, the tax review must consider axing the Contributions Tax that local government is forced to pay on superannuation shortfalls. The 15 per cent Contributions Tax is nothing but a windfall gain for the Commonwealth, costing the Greater Bendigo council $1.546million in 2013. Local authorities in Victoria were required to pay a massive $79.94m. Imagine how great it would be if councils were instead able to invest this money in capital works and services. Secondly, the review must revisit the decision to freeze indexation on Financial Assistance Grants to local government. Councils such as ours are

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network and pay for crucial community services such as libraries, swimming pools and parks. These cuts, together with the Contributions Tax, are forcing councils to reassess their budget options and are leaving communities vulnerable to scaled back services and potentially deteriorating infrastructure. The Municipal Association of Victoria State Council on October 24 provides an important vehicle to raise the issues and seek sector wide support for the MAV to make a comprehensive submission to the review. Council will move the following resolution at the meeting: That the MAV prepare a comprehensive submission to the upcoming Federal Government review of taxation, advocating for change on a range of issues impacting on local government including, but not limited to: • Removal of the contributions tax on Defined Benefits Superannuation shortfalls • Increased access to the Financial Assistance Grants to local government.

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in rates and water bills with little emphasis placed on people’s ability to pay. To her, it was about pushing for equity in education funding to break generational poverty. To her, it was about doing what she can to urge the community’s leaders to do something about it. While there is no easy solution to poverty, at any level, taking it into consideration is important. Ms Chesters called for local community, council and political leaders to consider the city’s poverty levels in their decisions, strategies, budgets and projects. While projects such as art galleries, swimming pools and airports are important for the city’s

growth, they need to be prioritised alongside social and welfare issues. There is little doubt Ms Chesters’ push to focus Bendigo on poverty has done just that. We at the Bendigo Weekly are proud to see Greater Bendigo councillors standing up and listening about rates and spending. Since we ran the first story in August, five Victorian Cabinet Ministers have assured us they are listening to the anti-poverty message. It would be great in the next seven or so weeks before the state election to start seeing some promises from political parties about funding, actual job opportunities and policies that go some way to easing the poverty burden so many locals face. It is then up to the Federal Government to do the same. Only once we see promises, action and results will Ms Chesters, and the Weekly, be satisfied.

The biggest coward AS a much younger reporter and just a few decades ago, I worked in a newsroom where the scanner was a beacon for stories about police and emergency services matters. Whether it was a car crash, a robbery, fire or any other critical incident, the scanner was a key player in how news was sourced and then investigated and reported. It still is today. Looking back, there’s one thing we used to hear on the scanner that today sits uncomfortably with me, and many other of my colleagues who I talk to, and that is the way we all used to be almost dismissive of what was referred to in those days as domestic violence. Back then, it was not unusual for an assault in the family home referred to as just another domestic, which in itself is both a sad and tragic indictment of how common these unacceptable incidences of violence both were and still are. These were matters that

were frowned upon when it came to reporting, both at the time, and later when the courts had their say on the guilt of and punishment for offenders of what we now accept to be one of the most heinous and appalling forms of violence committed almost exclusively upon women.

Violence in any form against anyone is never acceptable That such crimes were mostly committed in the home and/or in front of children and by a person who is or was the victim’s partner, only makes them even more despicable. Fast forward to today and there has been a dramatic shift in awareness and community attitudes towards crimes of family violence. That’s a positive step forward for an issue so saturated in trauma, hardship, betrayal and relationship breakdowns. But there’s so much more

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ABOUT five months ago, the Bendigo Weekly spoke to Member for Bendigo Lisa Chesters about a series highlighting poverty in the city. She said one of the main reasons she ran to represent Bendigo was to work out a way to help those thousands of locals struggling each day to make ends meet. To her, it wasn’t just about the homeless and the desolate. To her, it was about the hidden poverty, the 30 per cent of Bendigonians who live below the poverty line. To her, it was about the 40 per cent of suburban households where less than $32,000 a year flowed in. To her, it was about trying to do something to help the 1600 students a day who go to school hungry. To her, it was about the 1400 people aged over 55 seeking urgent help from welfare agencies in the past two years. To her, it was about increases

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Memories are made of milk Moving earth on the tractor led to a flashback

HERE is nothing I like better on a Friday afternoon than starting the weekend with a job to do. If it involves my tractor, all the better. There was a big pile of earth from a water tank placement, and I set to it with the tractor front bucket. I made a good start on Friday, had another go on Saturday, and finally got stuck in properly on Sunday. It’s pretty monotonous, but I found some pleasure in the regular scooping, driving and dumping around various places on the property where earth was needed. I was filthy with the flying dust, this mingled in with the grease from the tractor as I adjusted and changed implements. I was having a great time. With the end tantalisingly close, the long-suffering Mrs Kendall called me over for a job. She had just picked up a free-to-a-good-home pony and wanted to test it out. “Don’t use the tractor when I am riding,” she said, putting an

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end to any work for a while. I stood there lead rein in hand while Mrs K preened and saddled up the horse. She hopped on and plodded around to test out the new red mare. All seemed well and I was allowed back on the tractor, and despite daylight saving it was getting dark. I wanted to finish the job so pushed on tipping earth in all the right places like a big kid with a Tonka toy. As I turned off the tractor, the earth pile site as flat as a bowling green, Mrs K piped up. “I wanted some of that

earth for some raised garden beds,” she said, without any realisation that it was a bit late. I have to give her the benefit of the doubt, but I did wonder if she expected me to scoop it all up again for her. Mind you, on Mrs K’s plus side she arranged for five litres of milk. No, not from the supermarket, but direct from a dairy cow. I have never tasted this before, and so had a big long taste. Magically, the taste transported me back to about age seven. The milk tasted just as it did

when I was a child at school. We used to get one third of a pint a day each, in little glass bottles with foil tops. It was a great delight then, and the taste of real milk made me happy this week. The school milk was pasteurised, but believe me it did not taste like it does now. What have they done to it? What with my Tonka toy tractor and my school milk, looks like I’m regressing to childhood. But I wouldn’t be the first to say I was like a big kid. twitter: @stevekendall1

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ferred to the bowl on the pipe the smoker would then begin to draw in, and its relaxing euphoric effects would soon make the smoker almost oblivious to their surroundings. As with any narcotic, the desire to repeat the previous experience of its effects becomes completely irresistible, so it was with those who took a pipe of opium. John Bushby a blacksmith from Deniliquin came to Bendigo for a spree back in 1904. He shouted drinks all round to both men and women, then he approached Ah Yet to prepare him a pipe of opium for smoking. When John Bushby began to feel unwell, Ah Yet suggested that he could lay down in his room at the rear of Ah Hoy’s cook shop. So Bushby was coaxed to Ah Yet’s room and lay down on his bed and was soon asleep. However, after some time he felt a hand in his trouser pocket, removing the small canvas bag in which he had his cash. When John Bushby was finally awake, there was no sign of Ah Yet and Bushby’s money bag with its £11 in cash was missing. Bushby reported the theft to the police, who were able to apprehend 23-year-old Ah Yet. This young man had a string of previous convictions. In court Mr Ni Gan who defended Ah Yet stated

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PIUM smoking was regarded by many people in the 19th and into the 20th century as the province of the Chinese. However it became fashionable in certain sections of western society to indulge in opium smoking. There is no doubt that to a great extent particularly in the 19th century that, the whole ceremonial aspect of opium smoking began to appeal to other community members. Smoking the drug was considered to be a relaxing pastime. Those that became regular participants in opium smoking were soon enslaved to the product and its euphoric effects. It relaxed the smoker, for this reason the pipe was usually prepared by another person, and the drawer of the pipe positioned themselves in a partly laying position. Some wealthy Europeans and Americans, who were partakers of opium smoking in the specially fitted out establishments, would be surrounded by opulence and luxury. All the instruments for smoking were elaborately made of exotic materials, from the containers that held the raw opium, to the lamps and small scoops for heating it and then the pipes with their bowls to which the heated gum was transferred. Once the small globule of gummy like opium was trans-

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that Bushby was, “too stupefied with opium and drink to know what he was doing”. Despite the arguments put forward by Mr Ni Gan, Ah Yet received a sentence of 24 months in gaol. Two years after the Bushby case and many others of a similar character the Opium Smoking Prohibition Act came into force. From 1906 onwards there was a constant stream of cases in the courts dealing with those who had been caught in the act of smoking opium. In another case involving a Thomas Parkins, the journalist reporting the matter of his appearance in court, moralised on the subject of opium smoking: “The curse of excessive indulgence in alcoholic liquor is daily exemplified… the equally deadly vice of opium smoking. “Thomas Parkins who appeared on a charge of larceny, shewed [sic] conspicuously in

feature and ‘tout ensemble’ the fatal influence of the pernicious drug. His ghastly aspect, the fact he bore resemblance of a resuscitated corpse, and excited a feeling of horror among all present. “Unquestionably, perhaps, his career in crime might be dated from his first acquisition of the morbid indulgence, destructive alike of body and soul.” Not content with the foregoing report the journalist wrote elsewhere about Thomas Parkins, “whose emaciated and cadaverous appearance betokened him to be an opium smoker’”. Thomas Parkins had stolen three wagon chains valued at 10 shillings, he was sentenced to three months hard labour. The convicted man expressed the wish to be physically thrashed and beaten rather than go to gaol, as there he could not satisfy his opium addiction.

after those in the community that were seen to be less fortunate. The Bendigo Benevolent Asylum (now the Ann Caudle Centre) was not, as they were called, a mental asylum but an institution where those termed “vagrants” (what we would call homeless) were placed in care. In the 19th century, mental health issues were obscured behind terms like “lunatic” and the reasons why someone might be a vagrant were not really addressed. Mental health featured in the public mind as the bizarre behaviour of “lunatics” who had to be restrained, and who were shipped off to places like Sunbury. In the official and press reports relating to the benevolent home, it is clear that many under its care suffered from mental health issues which rendered “normal” life difficult, but were not severe enough to attract the label of “lunatic”. The shelter provided by the home, through a major part of Bendigo’s history, is something of which the community has always been proud, and was traditionally celebrated as part of “Hospital Sunday”. - Peter Thompson

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Creating innovative communities EARLY DAYS: Rob and Nikki Ketterer, Tim and Diane Robertson, John and Rosemary Stewart, Vanessa Shotton, Ron Bailey, Rory and Katrina Costelloe.

Setting the benchmark TWENTY-FIVE years ago, Rory Costelloe and a group of mates started a small property syndicate in Bendigo; this group has grown into what we know today as Villawood Properties. In 2006, Tony Johnson joined Rory as joint Executive Director and together they have grown the Villawood business into a national operator and one that has achieved a 400 per cent increase in turnover in that time. Already boasting an enviable list of award winning developments in Victoria, NSW and Queensland, Villawood is preparing for the launch of a number of new and exciting projects, as well as some major milestones on its existing developments. The business is poised for continued success. From humble beginnings, Villawood’s business has been built on four pillars: creativity, innovation, passion and community and these are demonstrated in everything the business does and every community that Villawood creates. From these foundations, the business has grown into one of Australia’s leading property developers, setting the benchmark in creating innovative, unique and

sustainable communities around the country. At the heart of what Villawood is all about, is community – creating spaces where people want to live and love to live. Villawood creates opportunities to bring people together and make new friends in their new community and it sets the bar for engaging with its residents and buyers through events, intranets, newsletters, workshops, resident’s only recreational facilities and more. Boasting a long list of awards, Villawood communities have been recognised nationally in a number of areas including environment and sustainability, development excellence and marketing. Philanthropy and community support are key areas of the Villawood business and ones that are clearly very important to all of its staff and Directors. Villawood now supports more than 100 community groups across its developments, with the largest being the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. For the past five years, Villawood has teamed up with Henley Homes to auction off a house and land for the appeal with all proceeds going directly to the hospital.

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State of confusion FRESHWATER FISHING

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PRING has arrived and while it’s still early in the trout season all the signs are there that things are starting to reawaken. There are a multitude of dragonflies and damselflies buzzing around our waterways and although trout leaping to them can be very difficult to catch, it means there are plenty of mudeyes and damsel nymphs in the water. On a recent club day at Hepburn Lagoon, Bendigo and District Fly Fishing Club’s Alan Chisholm caught a beautiful 700 gram brown trout using a neon damselfly pattern. Best results come from casting damselfly nymph patterns along the edge of drop-offs or weed beds with a very slow retrieve. As the spring warmth becomes more consistent we can expect an improvement in the dry fly fishing, however you are more likely to have success with a nymph pattern. Look in the shallows, around rocks and weed beds and you’ll likely find stick caddis. This is the larval form of the caddis fly that finds shelter in tiny segments of reed, stick or grass and is a prime source of trout food. If you’re wondering what to tie on at this time of year, a stick caddis fly pattern would be a safe bet. Locally, it’s great to see Barkers Creek Reservoir filling up again, where before the recent rains I caught and released a beautiful brown trout of more than a kilo. It was fantastic to see that quality fish have survived the recent low water levels. With the water level now steadily rising there is an abundance of newly submerged terrain for fish to explore. I have recently observed fish feeding within a metre of the water’s edge at Barkers, so you don’t need to cast a long way out. In fact you could easily leave the waders at home and avoid spooking fish by staying well back from the edge. The rivers are open again for trout fishing and although many of them are running too fast due to snow-melt and are discoloured, I have heard reports of some success. Nymphing in the Goulburn River at Thornton has shown results with good brown trout being caught and local brewer Doug Brooke had a rare double hook-up whilst fishing the Rubicon River. Double hook-ups usually result in the loss of one or both fish but Doug managed to land both a rainbow and a brown trout. If you are interested in trying fly fishing come and visit the Bendigo and District Fly Fishing Club stall at the Maiden Gully Community Festival this Sunday from 11am to 3pm at the Maiden Gully Recreation Reserve. For more information on Flyfishing visit www.bdffc.weebly.com or find us on FaceBook. – Steven Charles

HE big news this month for most freshwater fishers is the new regulations centring around Murray Cod. Due to intense lobbying by stakeholders or stubbornness by fisheries we now unfortunately have different regulations for the taking of Murray cod in Victoria and NSW, despite most Victorian freshwater anglers preferring uniform regulations. From December, Victorian Murray Cod will have a legal minumum size of 50cm while their northern counterparts must be 60cm. A maximum size limit of 70cm for Victoria and 80cm for NSW will also apply. A reduced bag limit of one fish from Victorian rivers will also be enforced – however the bag limit of two fish in lakes will remain. The regulations where

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O, busy term four is upon us, won’t be long now until the calendar fills with end of year events and “we must catch up before Christmas”. It already looks like there are many weeks with more than a few nights out. Time then to unleash a secret weapon of feeding the troops in jam-packed weeks, welcome to the cult of the pelmini. Pelmeni– essentially they are Russian dumplings. Handcrafted by a family in Melbourne they are adaptable – you can treat them like tortellini or ravioli and serve them with a pasta-type sauce. Alternatively treat them like Asian dumplings by finishing them off with a pan fry. You can make a great mid-week meal by serving pelmeni this way with some steamed bok choy. The traditional Russian way is to cook the dumplings and then serve them with sour cream as a dipping sauce. Pelmeni come in a variety of flavours, you can serve them mixed or just stick to one flavour.

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Ricotta is a great one if you have a house of pasta lovers. The pork or chicken great for Asian style. The potato I don’t rave about as much. The other great use of pelmeni at this time of year – a fabulous party food if you serve them individually on some fancy picks. There is a great range of picks at Strath Variety which will make your catering look really professional. So, you’re probably thinking this sounds good, but really why is she raving so much? The secret weapon of Pelmeni– they are cooked from frozen. Think about it. A busy term four,

all you need to do is have a variety of pelmeniin the freezer. Combine that with a quickly thrown together pasta sauce or some Asian sauces and you will have dinner on the table in just a little bit longer than it takes to boil the pot of water. Being more dumpling size they also seem to be easily handled by children meaning a quick dinner if you need to be out the door to a concert or sports final. And the best bit, they taste delicious. Locally pelmeni are available at Bendigo Wholefoods.

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The Precious Metal Roadshow. It’s that time of year again where mixes of aspirational Mercedes-Benz vehicles come to Poyser Motors Bendigo promoting the newest and best vehicles Mercedes-Benz has to offer. It is a rare opportunity customers to experience a selection of the finest vehicles produced by Mercedes-Benz. The Precious Metal Roadshow encompasses some of the newest and most exclusive Mercedes-Benz models. These include: - SL 350 Roadster - S 500 Saloon - ML 63 AMG - A 45 AMG - CLA 250 Sport 4MATIC - CLS 500 Avantgarde 10 Edition Coupé - E 400 Cabriolet - GL 500 SUV All vehicles on display are specially selected to showcase the breathtaking design, advanced technology, and exhilarating performance across the Mercedes-Benz range.

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ENDIGO restaurant The Woodhouse will be opening their doors on a Sunday, for two special family lunch events to be held next month on November 2 and 9. In the theme of a classic Sunday lunch, owner Paul Pitcher and his team will be wood-roasting ingredients from some of best producers in Central Victoria, including McIvor Farms Old Breed Berkshire pork and Cohuna’s Everything Wagyu to create their interpretation of a traditional family roast. The event is registered in The Age Good Food Month program, and will attract both locals and visitors from across the region. The Woodhouse is Bendigo’s only dedicated steakhouse and cooks using a red gum grill and wood-fired oven; the venue recently earned an enviable score of 14.5/20 in The Age Good Food Guide for 2015, and was the highest rated establishment under the Steakhouse category.

Executive chef and business owner Paul Pitcher explained: “We’re using our unique cooking with wood techniques to create family lunch and regional showcase featuring McIvor Farms organic pork rack with perfect crackle, Harcourt cider jus and apple puree or Cohuna’s Everything Wagyu Marble score eight, roasted on the red-gum spit creating intense flavours and unbelievable tenderness, finished with our knockout Pondolowie red wine jus.” “On the side we have Milawa Mustards, wood roasted organic vegetables and sour dough bread for compulsory plate mopping, dessert will be Harcourt Apple strudel with Goldfields Honey ice-cream.” Bookings to attend the Fired Up Family Lunch event at The Woodhouse on November 2 or 9 can be made via www. thewoodhouse.com.au, and is $55 per adult for two courses and a glass of regional wine included. Children under 12 are $25.

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Pastry is one of the most rewarding things to make. You can’t beat a nice crunchy and flakey tart or pie lid. Making it yourself is easy, cheap and so much better than any store bought pastry. Here is a simple pastry recipe to try. You can find suet at your local butcher, its basically white, creamy beef fat. There are vegetarian alternatives available. Ingredients: 200g self raising flour 100g suet

120ml ice cold water Pinch of salt Egg yolk Method: In a food processor blend the flour, salt and suet until it looks like breadcrumbs. Add the water and pulse a couple of times until it comes together. Tip out onto your bench and gently mix together to make a dough. Don’t over work it. You just want it to come together and form a ball. Let it rest in the fridge for one hour before using. Roll the dough about

2mm thick on a floured surface. It needs to be large enough to cover your pie dish. Brush the edges of the pastry with egg yolk so you can press it to the sides of the dish. Finally brush the top with egg yolk and sprinkle a little more salt on top. Rest in the fridge again before baking. Bake in a moderate oven until the pastry is golden brown and really crunchy. It does take a little longer to cook than other pastry, so don’t be afraid to leave it in the oven for a while for the pastry to really crisp.

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Chris Wilson heads festival line-up A

USTRALIAN Blues legend Chris Wilson is coming to Bendigo as part of this year’s Bendigo Blues and Roots Music Festival. The multi-instrumentalist – who has been a part of some of Australia’s favourite blues rock acts, including Harem Scarem and Paul Kelly and the Coloured Girls – will be playing alongside more than 100 other artists from November 6 to 9. This year’s festival line-up boasts dozens of fresh acts, many who have never played in Bendigo before. The soulful and seductive Hat Fitz and Cara Robinson will be showing off their unique rootsy sound, which earned them Blues Album of the Year at the Australian Chain Awards. Lachy Doley, dubbed the Jimi Hendrix of the Hammond Organ, will also be making his festival debut with the Lachy Doley Group, after years working with acts such as Bernard Fanning, The Beautiful Girls and Powderfinger. Other festival debutantes include Australia’s Got Talent alumni Owen Campbell, dance floor starters The

Continental Blues Party and bluegrass four-piece Green Mohair Suits. Of course there will be plenty of old and new favourites coming along for the ride too. Recent finalist on The Voice John Lingard will be flying the flag for Bendigo singer songwriters with a performance at the Old Church on the Hill. South Australian blues duo Sweet Baby James and Rob Eyers’ delicate finger picking, growling slide guitar and sparse country blues are also sure to win the pair plenty of new fans. Festival favourites Archer & The Long Gone Daddies, Josh Owen and Carus Thompson with be joined by blues heavyweights Geoff Achison, Claude Hay and Jojo Smith. Plus 2014 will herald the return of some of last year’s most popular acts, including Lily and King, Pete Cornelius and Genevieve Chadwick. Festival Director Colin Thompson said this year’s festival was shaping up to be the best yet. “Not only do we have heaps of new acts performing this year but we

also have some really exciting new events,” Mr Thompson said. “What I’m really excited about is the final of the inaugural Lazenby Young Blues Guitarist Award, where one lucky muso will be taking home a Fender USA Standard Stratocaster in memory of our dear friend Phil Lazenby. “This will be held at our annual free family concert in the Civic Gardens on Saturday, November 8. “We also have a number of new venues on board this year, including some special events at Star Cinema, Rocks on Rosalind, Bendigo Bank Theatre and Tap House, details of which we will be releasing very soon. “All this is on top of our unique Blues Tram (which will be running all weekend), artist workshops, and hundreds of live shows at 30 of Bendigo’s finest venues. “A full line-up will be published on the BB&RMF website in coming days, so keep your eyes peeled.” Find out more at www.bendigobluesandroots.com.au

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LL aboard for the latest from the Blues Tram. Genevieve Chadwick (right) offers a very special ride this Sunday at 2pm until 4.15pm, on board too will be Urban Creatures. The Blues Tram is well and truly in the mix of Bendigo music now, and acts as a pointer to the Bendigo Blues and Roots Festival next month as well as being a standalone act in its own right. Festival organiser Colin Thompson is part of Urban Creatures but has plenty to say about Chadwick. “Imagine if Janis Joplin and John Lee Hooker had a baby together; musically, this girl would be the offspring of that union,” he said. “On stage, she inevitably lives up to her reputation for giving her all, she looks like an angel, roars like a lion and plays guitar like a demon.” The tram leaves from the Central Deborah mine, tickets from www.bendigotourism.com

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RCHESTRA Victoria comes to Bendigo this weekend, celebrating its 45th birthday and 10 years of partnership. The audience can look forward to a night of iconic classical pieces on Saturday when the orchestra plays at The Capital. It will be led by guest concertmaster Adam Chalabi, with violin soloist Emily Sheppard. The concert is the perfect way to celebrate both the 45th birthday of Or-

chestra Victoria, and the 10th anniversary of its partnership with Bendigo Bank. With their community and regional focus, Bendigo Bank has a strong alignment with the values of this flagship orchestra. Thanks to their support Orchestra Victoria has reached ever greater audiences through concerts and educational programs in towns and cities across Victoria. The concert is on at 7.30pm at the Capital, 50

View Street, Bendigo. Tickets on 5434 6100 or online at thecapital.com.au The Orchestra was established in 1969 as the Elizabethan Melbourne Orchestra. Now in its fifth decade, it continues to deliver performances of artistic excellence and helps build the orchestras of tomorrow. In July, Orchestra Victoria began an exciting new chapter when it became a wholly owned subsidiary of The Australian Ballet.

Saturday, October 11 Elmore Community Market: 8.30am to 1pm. Market stalls and car boot stalls. Details: 0408 582 267. Monster Garage sale for Charity: Proceeds to children’s cancer 8am to 4pm, 9 Maplewood Court, White Hills. Sunday, October 12 Seniors’ week concert: Songs from the war years, Kangaroo Flat Uniting Church. 2pm to 4pm. $2 admission. Afternoon tea available for a gold coin donation. Details: 5442 3934 Thursday, October 16 Evening Croquet Games: 6.30pm on Thursdays until end of February 2015, no play if over 35ºC. Details: eaglehawkcroquet@gmail.com or 5447 2610. Old Time Dance: 8pm to 11pm. Entry $5. Eaglehawk Senior Citizens Hall, Darling Street. Details: 5442 1815. Exhibitions Elise Lidgett - Illuminating Shadows. To October 12. View Point Handmade Gallery. Desiring the undesirable: Preservation, provenance and the politics of display. To October 29. Opening Wednesday October 8, 5-7pm. Phyllis Palmer Gallery. Gatwick Private Hotel - Jacqueline Felstead. To November 30. La Trobe VAC. Signature Style: A Craft and NETS Victoria touring exhibition curated by Nella Themelios and Kim Brockett. October 9 to November 30. Essence of Australia: To October 31. Bethany Gallery.

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RAHAM McIntosh has 25 years’ experience in keeping people out of the sun with a range of shade sails and umbrellas, so why not let Romac Shade Sails and Structures help you escape the sun and get the full benefit and enjoyment from your outdoor areas. Romac even offers a free planning and design service for all sails, umbrellas and cantilever structures. “We can install what we manufacture and sell, or you can purchase all our shade structures as a DIY Kit with plans and instructions backed up by our helpful service and advice,” Graham said. All Romac shades are constructed from a commercial grade material with a 98

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www.mrrental.com.au

*Conditions apply. Pricing and offer based on an indefinite period rental agreement with a calculation period of 24months. Ask in store for more details.

COLOURED PANEL FENCING

WINDRIDGE SECURITY DOORS & FENCING

5444 4190

Servicing Central Victoria www.windridgesecuritydoors.com.au

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KANGAROO FLAT G A R AG E D O O R S

REPAIR & AUTOMATION SPECIALISTS SERVICE YOUR GARAGE DOOR. It is important, especially the first one after installation. It is generally required every 2 years. In manual mode if it’s hard to lift or falls on it’s own your back or opener is working too hard. It will destroy your opener over time. Custom clad doors make to order

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We bring the “BLING” back to your blinds

HETHER it be made from iron, aluminum or stainless steel Glen Comer and his staff at Glenco Fencing have the expertise to manufacture and install a huge range of fences, gates and custom-made balustrades. Glenco Fencing situated at Wellsford Drive, East Bendigo has been keeping its clients happy for years with their professional service and competitive prices. In fact business has been continually growing since moving from Goornong to Bendigo in 2010. “We can supply and install anything from decorative steel fencing in both tubular and steel pickets to custommade balustrades in powder-coated steel, stainless steel and glass,” Glen said.

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Glenco fencing also measures and installs frameless glass fencing in toughened safety glass, ideal for giving your pool the designer minimalist look. “Glass fencing and balustrading was initially extremely expensive when it first became available,” Glen said.“But as it’s become more widespread the cost has decreased significantly making it a more affordable option”. Glenco’s handiwork can be seen throughout the state with Glen’s clients now including several well known project builders. Phone Glen on 0438 022 440 to arrange a time for your on-site measure and quote or to discuss your needs. Glenco Fencing, 25 Wellsford Drive, East Bendigo.

Printer ink delivered and installed

Call Rod 0439 132 021

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OW would you like to have your printer cartridges personally delivered to your home or business at no extra cost? Ink On The Run Bendigo will even install them in your printer and check that they are working properly – free of charge. With their cartridges being very competitively priced, their customers love that they can save time and money while gaining helpful advice, tips on maintenance and use of their printer, and even minor repairs and troubleshooting without leaving their home or office. Locally owned and operated, Ink On The Run Bendigo supplies a wide range of genuine and generic ink and toner cartridges for printers, photocopiers and fax machines, and also refill ink cartridges on-site, in Bendigo and suburbs. Because they install and test the

cartridges in your own printer, you have peace of mind knowing that everything is as it should be before they leave. No more having to take back faulty cartridges. They use the highest quality inks and products, which of course are fully guaranteed. Enjoy the convenience of this professional on-site service, while saving both time and money as you’ll never have to leave your office or home printer again for cartridge supplies. For a free quote, give Debbie a call on 0413 144 093 or phone the Ink On The Run free call number on 1800 465 786. Alternatively email Debbie at debbie@ inkontherun.com.au or go to the website at wwww.inkontherun.com.au for more information.

• Pool Fencing • Wrought Iron Balustrading • Balustrading • Steel Pickets • Stainless Steel Hand Rails • Automatic Gates • Colorbond fencing

Glen Comer

25 Wellsford Drive East Bendigo 3550 Ph: 0438 022 440 Fax: (03) 5443 9400 Email: glen.comer@bigpond.com

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LocalClassifieds BOOK YOUR SPACE NOW! • Phone Jacinta on 5440 2514 or 1300 558 385

CAPSULE HIRE

$50 for 4 months B Bendigo Child Restraint Fitting Centre offers a complete installation service of all types of car restraints from new born to 8 years. Costa is a certified and registered member with ACRI, being also the owner guarantees personalised service and the highest quality installation possible with over 20 years experience in fitting child restraints in vehicles.

Bendigo Child Restraint Fitting Centre 8 Caradon Way, Eaglehawk • Ph: 0419 371 586 Mo Monday to Friday 10am-5pm. • Bookings Essential LOUIS OLIVER HOLMES

BABY BLANDTHORN

ALICE ROSE BAUMANN

EMILIA ANNE POOL

was born at

Bendigo Health

St John of God

September 27, 2014

September 28, 2014

September 30, 2014

September 27, 2014

3616 grams

3614 grams

Daughter of Hayley

2380 grams

2910 grams

Daughter of Amanda and

Daughter of

and Ian Blandthorn

Son of Samara and Leigh

Karl Baumann of Maiden

Trish and Rikki Pool

of Bendigo.

Holmes of Junortoun.

Gully. Sister for Zachary.

of North Bendigo.

ELLIA CATE FINLASON

ANGUS WILLIAM ATTARD

MIKAYLA JAYNE ENEVER

KAYDEN JAMES CRAIG LIGHT

was born at

St John of God

Bendigo Health

September 30, 2014

September 24, 2014

October 6, 2014

October 7, 2014

3078 grams

4086 grams

3720 grams

3400 grams

Daughter of Christina

Son of Breanna and

Daughter of Amanda and

Son of Brittany Knight

and Christian Finlason

Steven Attard of

David Enever of Bendigo.

and Braydon Light

of Kyneton.

Junortoun.

Sister for Stella.

of Bendigo.

MOLLY ROSE McGIBBON

SCOTIAH MARREE KENDALL

NATHANIEL REID RUTLAND

RITTAL AL-TIMIMI

was born at

and Layla.

was born at Bendigo Health October 5, 2014 1900 grams Daughter of Rhonda Gurnett and Scott Kendall of Golden Square. Sister for Joshua, Shanley, D and AJ.

QUINN JAMES BURKE

HEIDI ANN SUTTON

Bendigo Health October 7, 2014 3600 grams Daughter of Kathryn and Stuart McGibbon of Axedale. Sister for Zoe

was born at St John of God

was born at

Bendigo Health

October 6, 2014

October 8, 2014

Ghaith Al-timimi of

Kangaroo Flat.

North Bendigo.

RUPERT NORMAN MARSHALL

ARIA MOYA ANN O’BREE was born at

was born at

St John of God

October 8, 2014

October 4, 2014

2908 grams

3815 grams

Daughter of Kelly and

Son of Meg Caffin and

Craig Sutton of Echuca.

Roddy Marshall of

Sister for Charlie and

Bendigo. Brother for

Billy.

Algie.

Baby Photos

Bendigo Weekly B

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BABY WEAR

Maryam Aqrawi and

Joshua Rutland of

3674 grams

Burke of Flora Hill.

Daughter of

Son of Michelle and

October 3, 2014

Son of Haley and Michael

3454 grams

4000 grams

St John of God September 24, 2014 3576 grams Daughter of Sarah and Damian O’Bree.

BUDGET PACKAGE

SINGLE PRICES

2 x 6” x 9” 4 x 4” x 6” $35

4” x 6” $4 6” x 9” $15 8” x 12” $20

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You deserve a Treat Letâ&#x20AC;&#x203A;s celebrate Spring

1 hour Relaxation Massage for $50 5th Massage FREE

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CHEEKY CHAT Hot Gals Live 24hrs $3.96/min pay/mobextra 1902 215 347 or C/Cards 03 9600-0123

HEALTH SERVICES BOWEN THERAPIST Gentle relaxing technique to assist & manage whole body aches & pains Ph Jane 0402 946 130

PUBLIC NOTICES

Private Child Carer Home Base

BOAT LICENCE COURSE

ELVIS IMPERSONATOR

S P R I N G G u l l y Kindergarten AGM to be held at the Spring Gully Soccer Club on Tuesday 28th Oct 2014 7.30pm. All Welcome.

Vacancies available for newborn to 5. Centrelink registered. Certificate 3 in child care services. 10 years experience. Has all required checks & qualifications. Referees available.

Contact Cynie 0427 418 855

Marine Licence Training Boat & Jetski $99 pp Held at the Bendigo Club on a regular basis www.getyourboatlicence .com.au

Seaton Training

PH 5433 6223

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IRIS SEASON Display Garden

NATIVE GARDEN OPEN

Open from 11th October to 10th November Ph 5447 4714 3 Benjamin St Kangaroo Flat

Saturday 11th October 10am-5pm Sunday 12th October Midday-5pm 258 Tannery Lane Mandurang Entry $5 Proceeds to BlazeAid and Bible League

PUBLIC NOTICES

LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE

JOHN 4:24-26

Jesus Said â&#x20AC;&#x153;God is spirit, and his worshippers must worship in spirit and in truth.â&#x20AC;? The woman said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know that Messiah (Christ) is coming. When he comes, he will explain everything to us.â&#x20AC;? Jesus said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I who speak to you am He.â&#x20AC;?

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HOPE

Applications are now open for the 2015

Would you like to build skills and confidence? Hear about regional issues & innovative ideas for action? Meet leaders from all walks of life? Learn more about yourself & increase your effectiveness? See how YOU can make a difference in YOUR community?

add your donation

Then the Loddon Murray Community Leadership Program could be for you!

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For more information and an application form, please visit www.cllm.org.au Email: program@cllm.org.au Phone: 5483 7551

FRENCH TUITION

Going on holidays in Europe and would like to speak French? Call on

0477 545 860

PRIVATE Tutor, Maiden Gully. Jill: 5449 6665 Maths, English, spelling, reading, primary, secondary. First lesson free.

PUBLIC NOTICES

Violet St Primary y School Fair Friday October 17th @ 5.30 to 7.30 FOOD, CUBBY HOUSE RAFFLE, PRODUCE, PLANTS, JUMPING CASTLE, PETTING ZOO, STALLS, GAMES, & MORE!

Linking people, places and events

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FROM THE BIBLE

WRINKLE REMOVAL by injectables. Fantastic results. Give yourself a lift for the Spring. Prices starting from $125. Phone Michelle 0435 748 673

"Keep yourselves from idols" (1 John 5:21)

Ph 0407 057 254

TUTORING

Bendigo Newcomers hosts regular social activities as a way to meet new people & discover what the Bendigo Region has on offer.

Bendigo Newcomers: Ph 0498 000 767 E: bendigonewcomers@hotmail.com www.bendigonewcomers.com

Bendigo Jailhouse Rockers Club Inc Swing Lessons Mondays for 7 weeks Commencing 13th Oct 7.30 to 8.30pm

St Andrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hall, Myers St, Bendigo Registration 7.15pm.

Only $42 for 7 week course (payable week 1) Includes 1 hr lesson. We also invite you to stay for a light supper & social dancing until 10pm. Whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a beginner or have experience - this is for you.

Details phone Mary 0448 016 787

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Music in the Mallâ&#x20AC;?

Come join us 11am to 2.30pm this Saturday Listen to the fabulous â&#x20AC;&#x153;Blackhill Ramblersâ&#x20AC;? Maybe even have a dance. Also enjoy performances by â&#x20AC;&#x153;Central Victorian Lion Teamâ&#x20AC;?

Local Classifieds To advertise in this section please call 1300 558 385

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES A HOME BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Earn $500 - $6,000 plus per month Part/Full Time. Full training and ongoing support provided. www.workhome4you.com

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

GOOD WITH A TOOL IN YOUR HAND?

Customers that are looking for quality fencing and gates call Jimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fencing. We are looking for people who want to own their own Jimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fencing business:

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Phone Darren on 131 546 Visit www.jimsfencingregionalvictoria.com.au

Easy, Just like sunday morning with Geoff Anderson 10am-12 noon sundays Bendigo 96.5 Castlemaine 106.3 â&#x20AC;˘ Your Request Line - Phone: 5444 1377 www.klfm.com.au

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EMPLOYMENT

Call: Karen 0408 172 573

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

EMPLOYMENT

2015 TOURS AUST TENNIS OPEN 19 - 21st JANUARY LAKES ENTRANCE 10 - 15th MARCH NARRANDERA REGION 11 - 18th MAY OUTBACK NSW 14 - 21st JUNE

INTERSTATE DRIVER We are in search of a professional B double operator. Hopefully with skills in refrigeration and general freight with a 'can do attitude,' to help our family company grow and retain its good name in the transport industry. Vic roads print out a must. Above award wages and conditions apply. Please apply: 03 5429 3000 or jittrans@bigpond.net.au

Local Classifieds To advertise in this section please call 1300 558 385

Services Offered ARNOLD'S

Opportunity to make extra cash for the festive season. Family-friendly company. Deliver and collect catalogues in your local area. No selling or outlay involved. Training and support from a friendly team.

Earn extra $$ as an Avon Representative selling to your co-workers, friends and neighbours.

Bendigo Weekly — Friday, October 10, 2014

TOURS START & END AT YOUR FRONT DOOR

PH 1800 814 320

chris@kingstonstours.com.au www.kingstonstours.com.au

EMPLOYMENT

JOIN THE WEEKLY WALKERS TEAM Earn extra cash and keep fit! You won’t have to stand around folding advertising material for hours beforehand – just pick up and go! We offer a top payment rate, and you’ll have the full support of our distribution team.

Digger & Trenching 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.

BLOCKED DRAINS Same day service Ph 1800 630 922

BRICKLAYERS

HANDYMAN

Tradesman skills Pride in the job Small jobs welcome Ph. Robert 5443 6614

HUNTLY TRACTOR MOWING Servicing house blocks to large acreage. Phone Steve: 0427 381 667

FREE REMOVAL of Junk, Scrap Metal and White Goods Ph 0423 694 930

LANDSCAPING by Jordan Ramage For all Outdoor Improvements Ph 0434 933 277 ABN 45791848516

LAWN MOWING

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

Grass Slashing - Large areas, Whipper Snipping & Log Splitting. Phone

BRICKLAYER

LAWN Mowing - Edges trimmed, grass removed Handyman Repairs, Rubbish Removal, Ride on Mowing also available. $30 p/hour Ph Tony 0412 824 690

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

CARPENTER

Wayne: 0417 312 388

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

CAR REMOVALS.

To advertise in this section please call

1300 558 385

Phone 5447 3455

Phone 5440 2529

• Outstanding computer and literacy skills; • Work well within a team environment and under pressure; • Excellent telephone manner and communication skills; • Ability to work with minimal supervision; • Experience in administration of accounts receivable; • Previous experience in an administration or reception role. Please forward all applications in writing to: The Finance Manager Bendigo Publishing Pty Ltd PO Box 324 Bendigo VIC 3552 or email julie.batey@bendigopublishing.com Applications close Monday October 13, 2014.

Ph Mick 5448 5402 or 0407 448 249

LAWN MOWING Domestic & large blocks. Ride on mowing Competitive rates. Prompt & reliable service. Call Mark 0438 544 789 Bendigo Onsite Servicing

CONCRETER

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

ANTENNAS

TV Tuning from $40 • 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

• Commercial

PLASTER

• Competitive rates • Loading available • Locally owned & operated

POST HOLES

Millers Holes Mobile 0418 510 217.

BLINDS & CURTAINS

Southern Cross Blinds & Awnings

• Canvas Awnings • Roman Blinds • Vertical Drapes • Holland Blinds • Cedar Venetians • Venetian Blinds • Roller Shutters • Security Doors

141 High Street, Kangaroo Flat www.southerncrossblinds.com

Site Cleaning aning Driveways ys Excavation on Laser Levelling vellin ng Rubbish Removall Backhoe e

Call Fred red 0 0429 429 4 434 34 405 BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

1.5 TONNE MINI EXCAVATOR FOR HIRE

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

GARDAM E X C AVA T I O N BATHROOMS & KITCHENS

EPSOM PAVING

0418 508 993

Licenced drainer 31741

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

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

Classifieds 1300 558 385

Skip Bin Hire • Domestic

Bobcat & Tipper pp Hire e

bendigotemptech@hotmail.com

CONCRETING

0427 096 404

5446 1422

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

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

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CONCRETER

HANDYMAN SERVICE

PJ TAYLOR

Early Bird Special for the month of October Phone Nathan: 0407 972 717

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

Lawns, odd jobs, Tip runs. Walk behind slashing. If I can do it, I will. Phone Ash

7,*(5

PHONE/FAX 5447 9011

Ph. 0428 381 925

ALL AREAS Call Graham Ph 0427 508 124

BIN HIRE

Will travel within a 50km radius of Bendigo

MOWING

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

TILER

Skilled Handyman • Holes Patched • Renovations • Painting

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

Driveways Paths etc Free Quotes

GRASS SLASHING

PLASTERER

Wall & floor tiling, Splashbacks, Complete bathroom, Kitchen & Laundry renovations, Plaster repairs and Painting Ph 0475 690 123

0448 713 499

Whipper snippering, rubbish removal. $30 per hour. Ph 0413 814 406

SPLIT SYSTEMS

And all electrical needs. Ph 0419 367 071

How clean is your cooler? Don’t be caught in the heat this Summer

Slow start up? Internet buggy? Kids killed the computer again? On site tune up for that troublesome computer. Ph. 0415 036 568 Pensioner Disc. Avail.

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

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

LAWN MOWING

AIR CONDITIONING

KITCHEN, BATHROOMS

& PROPERTY MAINTENANCE • New Kitchens • Bathroom Renovations • Warehouse direct Bathroom products

ABN: 62 094 744 216

To be successful in this role you will require the following skills and attributes:

NO tyres or rock/clean fill. Cash only

TempTech

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

CONCRETER

The position is part time, Tuesday-Thursday, between the hours of 9.00am and 5.00pm. The main purpose of your role will be to provide administration support to the Finance Manager and maintain reception.

load/$65 pen (incl tip fee $33) for 7x4 square box trailer.

CLEANING & CARPET

White goods & scrap metal. Ph 0413 814 406

Reasonable Rates 7 days Extended hours Ph Shaun 0400 811 880

An excellent opportunity exists for an experienced Administration Assistant/ Receptionist to join the team at Bendigo Publishing.

$35 per hr/ $30 pen

Rubbish Removal $70 per

AIR CONDITIONING

In Home

PART-TIME POSITION

Spraying (Roundup)

CAR REMOVAL

COMPUTER SUPPORT

Administration Assistant/Receptionist

$35 per hr / $30 pen (inc. take away clippings). Delivery of Garden Products

Ph 0402 775 329

COMPUTER SICK?

Lawn Mowing, Whipper Snipping

PH 0417 511 159

Shed 3/37 Collins St Kangaroo Flat mccabeskitchenandbathrooms@gmail.com

Smythe’s Bobcat & Excavator Hire • Landscape Preps • Footings/Trenches • Site Clearing • Concrete Removal • Limited Access • Post Hole Borer • Rock Grab & Rock Breaker

Ph John 0419 789 684

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Services Offered BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

LITTLE RIPPER Digger Service

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

Services Offered To advertise in this section please call 1300 558 385

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

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

James Sherlock Ph: 0407 472 775

BUILDERS

BOBCAT AND TIPPER SERVICES • 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

NO OBLIGATION QUOTES PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

Ph: 0438 246 065

Ph: Glenn or Donna

5446 7163 or 0418 510 074

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

E: jd.bobcat.services@gmail.com

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

Bobcat & Tipper Hire Backhoe Trenching Post Hole Borer

sherlocksoilworks@hotmail.com

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

cjchandler65@bigpond.com

Call Clint 0427 349 549

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LEON BEATTY 0415 503 875

BUILDERS

thebeattles@bigpond.com

Specialising in alterations & additions Commercial C i l Domestic New Houses Insurance Labour Hire Fences Free Quotes

Decks Pergolas Stairs Registered Builder

DB-U38390

NEED A CARPENTER? CALL DISTINCTIVE CARPENTRY

matthewsefton33@gmail.com

DBL 1130

Matt Sefton 0418 392 559

Serving Bendigo for 20 Years

• CARPET CLEANING • OFFICE CLEANING • BUILDERS CLEANS • DOMESTIC CLEANING cleanjet@iinet.net.au

COMPUTERS

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• Drainage • Footings • House Sites • Dam Cleaning • Clean Ups • Driveways • Soil & Rubbish Removal

Quality Cleaning Services

0418 506 188

www.distinctivecarpentry.com.au

Call Ron 0438 569 385

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY

Ti Timber b Fl Floors

Renovations inc bathrooms Pergolas Carports Deckings

200 - 600mm diameter

Site Clearing Driveways Excavation Laser Levelling Rubbish Removal

CLEANING SERVICES

P.E CARPENTRY

Qualified tradesman • 18 Years experience

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

Computer & IT Problems? Onsite Computer Services for Home and Business

matthewsefton33@gmail.com

Decks Pergolas Verandahs Renovations Small Jobs

• Repairs • Upgrades • Virus removal • Networking & WiFi • Screen replacementt • Web design • Same day support

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Phone Paul Eyles

CALL STEVE 0408 928 763

Call Matt 0418 392 559

0418 129 487

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FEATURE

Taxation 2014 ADVERTISING FEATURE

MAKE SURE TO LODGE YOUR TAX BY BAS & GST Individual and Business Returns Taxation strategies Self managed superannuation funds Setting up and managing accounting systems and solutions 0409 859 449 | 28 Waterford Drive, Strathfieldsaye karen@wellingtontax.com.au | www.wellingtontax.com.au

OCTOBER 31

GOERS & MAUNDER Bjoern’s Accounting Services Public Accountants Registered Tax Agents

Accounting & Management Consultants P/L

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

Call Bjoern – 5446 2697

Weekend & AH Appointments Available

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

Bendigo: 63 Midland Hwy, Epsom Castlemaine: Geo Clarke Place

ax gT r n i k Ma Easie e Tim Tax help with Shares & investments Negative gearing & rental Capital gains Multiple year tax returns Tax return types prepared Personal, business & partnership Business specialists

5441 5244

We take the burden out of tax for you

472 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo

1st Floor, 82 Mitchell Street

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

85 Wills Street, Bendigo

Ph 5444 0455

RETURNS EXPRESS PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT REGISTERED TAX AGENT

• Income Tax Returns • Personal or Business • Appointments to suit you

Bendigo 5441 6503

GRAHAM WATSON

OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN TAXATION No time for an appointment? Email daniela@returnsexpress.com.au

Accountants & Business Advisors 51 Myers St, Bendigo

5444 5777

16A Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine Ph: 5472 4694 or 5472 4252

Open Tue: 9am-7pm • Thurs-Fri 9am-5pm Saturdays (Aug only): 9am-5pm

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Services Offered CONCRETING

FENCING / GATES

BENDIGO SPRAY PAVING

OZ PRO FENCING

• SPRAY PAVING • CONCRETE RESURFACING • HIGH PRESSURE CLEANING

•C Chainlink ha nlink k • Cu Custom st m Ga Gates G a es at • Rural • Handrails • Retainer Walls

Specialising in:

Patios • Pathways • Driveways

FREE QUOTES • Ph Travis: 0477 910 720 E: tstrybs@gmail.com

PH: 0499 847 304

Cave’s Concreting

FURNITURE REMOVALISTS

HANDYMAN SERVICES

• 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 •

Central Victoria 13 11 98

0409 173 754 Peter

Suite B 175 Lyttleton Tce, Bendigo greyarmybendigo@bigpond.com

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

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

CONCRETE PIPING

ne Hour

Handyman Fixed Fee $65

0475 216 556 or 5448 8671

GAME ON GARDENING

HOME MAINTENANCE

CAN-DO

LAWN MOWING AND MORE

LBD Electrical

Prompt, reliable service in Bendigo and Surrounds

Domestic and commercial installation and maintenance Quality, reliable, honesty and hard working

Call Justin - 0437 Ca 0 37 754 636 6 can-do@live.com.au Email: can-do e.com.au

15% Seniors Discount

Ph: 0400 299 529

Geoff Williams Electrical Installations

Over 40 Years Service

REC 4085

ELECTRICIANS

I promise you a reliable & professional service at an affordable price

Phone: 0417 329 802

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

Pensioners Welcome

ELECTRICIANS

GARDEN SERVICES

GREG SMITH

4 Seaso Seasons Garden Care

ELECTRICIAN

Hedges Trimmed & Shaped • Lawn Mowing • Clippings Caught & Removed • Edges Trimmed • Pruning of Roses & Fruit Trees • Ride on Mowing • Weeding & Weed Spraying • Yard Clean Ups • Planting & Mulching

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

FREE QUOTES, 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE Ph 0429 002 678

ELECTRICIANS SERVICING BENDIGO & DISTRICT SE REC 14361

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

Darren Liersch: 0409 077 600

darelly@netspace.net.au/www.darellyelectrical.com

mgbricklayingandlandscaping.com

LAWN MOWING

Edge Gardening and Mowing Lawn Mowing Weed Control Fertilising

Rubbish Removal Pruning

• Specialising in Cabinetry • Home Maintenance • Yard Cleans • Rubbish Removal • Gardening • Odd jobs, BIG or small

Tim Dieckmann 0408 393 406 tim_dieckmann@hotmail.com

LANDSCAPING PAVING & LANDSCAPING by Phil Carman

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

PH: 0418 822 911 LANDSCAPING

MOBILE BATHROOMS

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

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

0438 083 139 www.bettabathroomhire.com.au

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

O’KEEFFE

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

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

PH: 0400 504 04 654 or 0448 985 958 justinok1971@bigpond.com

PEST CONTROL

Pete’s

DARELLY ELECTRICAL D

Mowing and Maintenance Big or small we fix it all!

• Push/Ride On Mowing • Flyscreens • Concreting small jobs • Tap Washers • Doors, Handles, Locks • Gutter Cleaning • Whipper snipping • Irrigation repairs • Rubbish removal • Weeding • General yard tidy • Welding For a free quote call Pete:

0422 660 912 Pensioner discounts available.

FLOOR SERVICES

Bendigo Weekly Local Classifieds

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

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

Discounts Available

Phone Neil on 0417 144 280

Over 25 years of trade qualified Experience

Mobile: 0401 337 083

T.D CONTRACTING ABN: 47 4719 719 7463 3 569 5

REC 22120

Paul 0429 462 057

for a free quote call Malcolm at: Phone: (03) 54393799

Gary 0422 854 620

ELECTRICIANS

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

We only do small jobs that take up to an hour

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

LANDSCAPING

DISPLAY ADS Call Luke Phone: 5447 1526 Mobile: 0422 897 575

Over 12 years of industry experience

$7.25 per cm/col Price includes colour, scanning of images and clip art etc.

1300 558 385

• Qualified tradesmen • Landscaping • Commercial and residential property maintenance

Specialising in Landscape construction

Formally “Spider Sprayers”

Stuart Erwin 0407 667 900 Cameron Rogister 0411 956 937

LANDSCAPING

LIVING

EDGE

BendigoWeekly

landscape design & construction

CIRCULATING TO

Paving, Retaining Walls, Decorative Concreting, Garden Design, Pool Landscaping Trade Qualified – Excavator

OVER 38,200

Nate 0419 342 677 Steve 0438 412 096 E: livingedgelandscapes@gmail.com

HOMES EACH WEEK

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Services Offered PAINTERS / DECORATORS

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PAINTERS / DECORATORS

PLUMBERS

SUBDIVISION

Greg Hicks st same day Plumbing Fajosebrvtoicoesmall Master Plumber

0448 701 138 • Blocked Drains • Burst Pipes • Septics • Gas Leaks & Gas Fitting • Hot Water Services • Roof Leaks • Gutters/Downpipes • Renovations • Gen Plumbing • Latest Drain Cleaning Equipment • Leak Detection QUALITY WORK AT THE RIGHT PRICE!

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

OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE FOR A FREE, NO OBLIGATION QUOTE, CALL TROY ON 0418 844 590 OR EMAIL T_EYOUNG@BIGPOND.NET.AU

Sandhurst Painting and Decorating 35 years experience Prompt efficient service at reasonable rates

Quotation gladly given

Call Phill Hutchings on

60'S portable TV $50 Phone 0417 352 909

Classified advertising closes at 3pm each Thursday. Real Estate Classified advertising closes at 11am each Thursday.

ANNALS of Bendigo volume 6 $60 Ph 5442 1507

(Free ads 5pm Wednesday)

1300 558 385 SPOUT CLEANING

SPOUT CLEANING

& MAINTENANCE SERVICES

FREE ROOF INSPECTIONS S

5444 2028

Specialising in all general plumbing, kitchen & bathroom renovations.

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

High Pressure Cleaning ngg De-Mossing Sealing & Painting Asbestos Removals Pensioner Discounts

Ph Paul 5439 3835 or 0428 395 429 * Fully Insured

For a free quote, call Luke on

Quality Work at a fair E: Ldellis23@hotmail.com price.

0430 712 108

Peter Carr Plumbing & Gasfitting License No. 32710

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

0438 632 219

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Classifieds 1300 558 385

TILING

Thorp Tiling “You style it, I’ll tile it”

We load for you! 7 Days a Week No job too small or too big

Green Waste Green Waste Special

t Yard clean ups t Whitegoods t DomesƟĐ t Builders t Renovators t Commercial

0423 402 474 SIGNWRITERS

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

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

Ph: 0418 547 796

Lic#37911

STO UN

• Fast Response to urgent repairs • All General Plumbing & Maintenance • Drains Cleared & Repaired & Roofing High Pressure jetting Quality in all • Hot Water Repairs and areas of Plumbing Replacements • Roofing & Gutter Specialists FREE • Gas Fitting QUOTES • Gas appliance servicing

Ph 5446 1535

PO Box 54, Eaglehawk

Local Classifieds DISPLAY ADS

BBQ 4 burner, GC, $40 ono Ph 5442 1815 BIKE Carrier (for car) for 3 bikes $45 Ph 5447 7050 BIKE ladies 26" with helmet, near new, $60 ono Ph 5443 7156 BLUNDSTONE boots 38 /size 5 GC $10 Ph 5449 6135

TREE LOPPING

SMITHS Quality tree and Stump Removal

1300 558 385

(no job too BIG or SMALL for the Smith Family team)

David Smith

0427 506 160

DINING chairs x6, timber & upholstery, GC $100 Ph 0429 964 481

DOGS bunk bed, suit sml-med dog, $20 Ph 5443 5530

DRYER $100 Ph 0413 594 851

ELECTRIC stove,hot plates n rotisserie new in box $80 Ph 0439 656 488

FENCING wire (or poly pipe) spinner/unwinder $80 Phone 5441 2873

FILING Cabinet 4 drawers $80 Ph 5442 5552

FIREWOOD FOR SALE

$100 per 6x4 delivered Ph 0434 835 984

FREE Small Animal Enclosure, needs some work Ph 5447 3605

FREE used timber 3x2 take away lot. Ph 0488 437 011

FRIDGE/freezer, great for shed, Good cond. $50 Phone 0411 758 279

FRIDGES

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

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

FUCHSIA PLANTS Approx 30 varities, large plants on verge of flowering. $4 each Ph 5442 7974. 24 Curnow St Golden Square

GAS Mate portable stove 2 burner never used in box $60 0417 054 283

GATE steel galvonised 224 L x 200 H $75 Ph 0401 132 177

GATE steel galvonised, Art Deco, 198 L x 84 H $50 Ph 0401 132 177

GERNI Classic pressure sprayer 100.2S used only once $60 0417 054 283

GIRLS clothes Exc Quality Sz 6-10 Large Bag $80 Ph 0427 494 188 BOSCH Washing Machine Front Loading in white Model WAE22464AU 8 months old, $450 ONO. Phone 0447 907 907 BOX of padlocks $50 the lot Ph 0409 409 816 BOYS clothes Exc Quality Sz 10-12 large bag $70 Ph 0427 494 188 BSEC girls shorts sz 18 as new $20 Ph 5442 5552

0417 545 193 or 5447 7276

Price includes colour, scanning of images and clip art etc.

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BASKETBALL Ring and Post $50 Phone 0417 352 909

CHANDELIER, black, still in box $60 Ph 5447 3605

Tree Maintenance • Stump Mulching Hire Travel Tower • Tree Pruning and Stump Grinding • Tip Truck & Woodchipper Hire • Free Quotes

$7.25 per cm/col

BARK CHIPS

Buy direct at special price.Beautify your garden, enrich your soil - make into compost, control weeds, get those worms working. All good for plant life. $140 per 5mtr Del Bendigo. Ph 0417 545 193

CHAIRS (4) Wooden with cloth seats $60 Ph 5442 5552

91 Wesley St, Kangaroo Flat

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ART DECO Black statue Lamp $65 Ph 0466 269 948

JUDD’S TREE LOPPING Phone Brian on

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

ANTIQUES Four Cedar calved back Dining chairs $420 Lovely carved gentlemans walnut chair $320 Large English oval carving platter Woods scenery pink & White $280 Phone: 5439 5805

www.thorptiling.com kylethorptiling@live.com.au

TREE REMOVAL & MAINTENANCE

4 Nolan Street, Bendigo

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

Kyle 0421 255 044

TREE LOPPING

544 33 999

DISHWASHER, Bosch, white, excellent cond, 2yrs old $450 ono Phone 0419 117 238

PLEASE NOTE

• Concrete tiles • Terracotta acotta tiles fing • Slate tiles • Iron roofi

robert@superiorroofing.net.au www.superiorroofing.net.au

PLUMBERS

2 SEATER bed settee cabbage rose design EC $70 Ph 5443 7256

60'S Dressing Table with mirror $50 Phone 0417 352 909

ROOFING

New Roofing Re-Roofing Extensions Rebedding & Flexible Pointing Valley & Gutter Replacement

DESK, solid timber, 1350x740, 2 drawers, $100 Ph 0429 964 481

LocalClassifieds

Lic#23529

ROOFING

170 metres primed s q u a r e e d g e weatherboards half price $1.50 per metre 350 x (100mm x 1.8m) treated pine pailings 50c ea. Ph 043416 924

4WD quality snatch strap & heavy duty Shackles, Unused $75 5441 2873

Phone 0408 506 159

SUPERIOR

FOR SALE

KARIM 0435 147 045

EXPERTS IN ALL ASPECTS OF ROOFING

0417 057 010

Pty. Ltd.

Not Sure What To Do Next? Come and see us! We FULFILL ALL of Your PERMIT CONDITIONS We Design AND Construct ALL of Your Services, Gain Compliances and get your Titles EFFICIENTLY AND ECONOMICALLY! www.udevelopconsultancy.com.au

Lic#100122

Don Andrea Plumbing YOUR FRIENDLY, PROFESSIONAL AND QUALITY PAINTING TEAM FOR ALL TYPES OF PAINTING

GOT A PERMIT?

FOR SALE

CHEST drawers, solid pine, large, EC, $75 ono Ph 5447 8288 CHESTERFIELD wing back chairs x 2, Gascoigne leather Exc Cond. $1800 Pair Ph 0438 424 842 CHEST freezer, works, $80. Ph 0409 409 816 CHILD'S sandpit, pine logs. 1.4mx2.5m, $85 Ph 5444 5189 COUCH 3 seater, EC, $95 Ph 5447 8288

GIRTON summer dresses x2 Sz 12A $40 ea Phone 5441 7936

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

HYDRANGEA PLANTS Blue - white - pink healthy plants $9 each Ph 5442 7974. 24 Curnow St Golden Square

INSULATION, 3.5 yellow batts, 9 sq mtrs, half price, $25 each. Ph 0439 371 301 or 0438 416 924

KANGAROO Paws $10 Mature in Pots to plant Now. Ph 5442 7069

KITCHEN Fisher & Paykel appliances: Oven, hotplate, rangehood, dishwasher Exc condition $2200 Ph 5444 4923

CURTAIN Pelmet 3100mm L x 160 W $50 Ph 0401 132 177 DESK, office, Good cond $40 Ph 0411 758 279 DESK, solid timber, leatherette top, 6drwrs $99 Ph 0431 947 075

KITCHEN including dishwasher, sink, elec wall oven, gas hotplates, R/hood, will be removed. Best offer 0409 592 208

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FOR SALE

RETRO Standard Lamp, 2 lights, yellow, $65 Ph 0466 269 948

LADIES Mountain bike, 57cm, Only ridden once $100 ONO Phone: 0413 351 495 LAMINATING Adhesive, AV4709 Water based 20L $50 0450 058 100

LARGE overnight Gladston Bag $80 Ph 0466 269 948

LARGE candle lantern, New $50 ONO Phone 5441 5116

LAWN mower Briggs & Stratton runs well $60. Ph 0405 035 474 LAWNMOWER Victa 2 stroke, runs well $60 Phone 0405 035 474

Classifieds 1300 558 385

LG side by side fridge, Ice & water dispenser, Model GC-P197DPSL, 8 months old, $1300 ONO. Phone 0447 907 907 LOUNGE suit, 3 seater & 2 recliners, light brown colour, $450. Ph 0459 045 440 L/SLEEVE 100pc cotton v neck med unisex jumper new $20 0439 656 488 MAHOGANY hall table EC $30 Phone 5444 5836 MASPORT 6.5HP garden chipper shredder, Briggs and Stratton, petrol engine, VGC, $375 ono. Ph 5449 3649 MATTRESS Queen Size $20 Ph 5444 4319 MIRROR wood framed 74cmx104cm $30 Ph 5449 6135

FOR SALE

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

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

FF 10-20% O RTS

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 MOTORBIKE/scooter cover, Waterproof EC $10 Phone 5444 5836 OFFICE Chair, Good Condition, Wheels, $50 Ph 5439 4595 OLD style wooden desk, Good condition, $75 Phone 0418 506 208

PEA STRAW $7.50 Straw $6 Min 12 bales Free delivery or pick up Bendigo Ph 0427 304 600 PEDICURE chair EC $100 Ph 0418 146 864 PENDANT ceiling light, as new, $20. Ph 5447 0965 PINE kitchen dresser, with hutch, Old, GC $99 Phone 0431 947 075 PLANT stand wrought iron holds 8 hanging baskets $30 Ph 5446 1310 PROJECT air compressor 24Lt tank as new $50 0417 054 283

ALL PLAY FO

RIDE-ON Mower MTD 38"inch cut, 18HP, Excellent Condition $1650 Phone 0407 412 977 ROLL top desk EC $400 Ph 5446 1587 RUSTY men's XL wind proof jkt black $35 Ph 0439 656 488 SANI Snake Drain Cleaner 20 x 3" Lengths $70 Phone 5446 9364 SCANLON fencing 5 sheets $20. Ph 5447 0965

SIEVED TOP SOIL $35 per/m delivered local 3m minimum. 6m & 10m avail. Bobcat & Excavator to hire. Ph 5446 7105 or 0428 507 846

SINGLE bed, base and mattress, excellent cond., $150. Ph 5443 1854 SINGLE beds x2, matching, $100 for both Ph 0413 594 851 SOFA bed $75. Ph 5446 1587

SOIL

Compost with manures and straw mix. Can deliver Bgo or pick up. Ph 0427 304 600

STOVE, Westinghouse, 54cm, Natural Gas, $100 Ph 0429 841 811

STRAW Bales - Large Garden Mulch $5.00 ea Ph 0409 383 226

STRAW Round Bales from $33 Little Squares $6.00 Ph 0438 373 291 SUNLOUNGE, metal, black w/overlay exc cond. $100 Ph 5444 4923 TABLE - Outdoor concrete composite table 2100 x 900 on iron base plus 6 powder coated iron chairs. VG Condition $650 Ph 0431 947 075 TABLE, Octagonal, 4 chairs, Great Condition $50 Ph 0411 758 279 TENT Family Dome 305 x 305 x 210cm Good Condition $265 290 King St G/Square Phone 0409 321 759

SPRING SALE!

Potted plants, cottage garden/landscaping. Huge savings. All weekend. 48 Binks Rd Junortoun

QUEEN bed $80 Ph 0413 594 851

STANDARD lamp, tall double chrome & glass $15 Ph 5447 7050

QUEEN size bed suite walnut timber. EC $400. Ph 5446 1587

STANDARD stainless steel lamp VGC $10 Phone 5444 5836

OCTOBER ONLY

STIGA Ride on Mower 13HP 36" Cut As new $1650 Phone 5446 9364

FOR SALE

WANTED

TOP SOIL

MOBILITY scooter wanted. Please phone 54462870

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 VERY old large picture frame $50 Ph 5442 1507 WARDROBE 1950s timber veneer $25 Phone 0408 528 188 WASHING machine Bosch front load little use $350. Other furniture avail. Ph 5446 1587 WILD Country Tent 100% proofed cotton canvas. Sleeps 5 , used twice paid $750 Selling $330 Ph 5439 5805 WINE rack x 3 Pine & black Wraught iron $10ea Ph 5447 7050 WOODEN case of mens tools, wrench, hammers etc $90 Ph 5447 0965 YUCCA Plants for sale, Healthy Plants from $8 Phone 5442 7974

WANTED CARAVAN, small, old, suitable for cubby house Phone 0427 418 613

WANTED TO BUY

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Saturday 11 October 2014 at 10am - Viewing from 8 am Derwent Gully Rd Maiden Gully, Vic Estate of the late Henry Ott. A number of collectable items are to be offered for sale as well as furniture pieces and box lots of sundries Approx 600 lots of items to be sold A food stall / sausage sizzle will be operating on the day by a local charity Terms: Cash, EFTPOS on day of sale, Number system will apply and Photo ID will be required for Registration. 15% Buyers Premium applies.

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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 LMCT 4761. Licenced second hand dealer.

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17 foot Pop Top, 2 berth, single beds, oven, air con, 2 way fridge, light to tow, full annexe $5250 ono Ph 0437 773 363 1987 Statesman Caravan Poptop, 13ft, 4 berth, reg Jan '15, microwave, elec & gas fridge, full annexe, $7300 Phone 0448 709 153

2001 18ft Jayco Poptop, single beds, toilet, shower, front kitchen, dual wheels, Exc cond. many extras. $29,000 Ph 0427 797 375 4 BERTH caravan & annexe, 1400kg Viscount ultralite, easy towing, reg, Pop top, A1 cond $8400 0419 397 283 text only

6X4 fully enclosed Tradie Trailer with compressor box. Excellent condition, must sell $1200 ono Phone 0429 825 510

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1995 Windsor Poptop 16ft, SBs, Sleeps 3, Spacious, 3way fridge, new springs, tyres & stand,. Annex, GC $11500 P. 0408 496 636

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CITROEN C3 '04, 4 cylinder, auto, air bags, sun roof, silver/grey leather interior, new tyres, 12 mths reg & RWC, $5500 IBH-944 Ph 0418 146 864

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

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

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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

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

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

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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

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2001 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LARADO 4X4

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2004 FORD AUTO ESCAPE SUV

Only 150,000kms, next year reg. Air bags and more. 1CY 6GY AWAY $8,990 DRIVE INC RWC

FORD BA XR6 UTE ONLY 130,000KMS

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Bendigo Weekly – Friday, October 10, 2014

WEEKLY SPORT

Harrower decision looms STAR Bendigo Spirit point guard Kristi Harrower will not play in this weekend’s WNBL Spring Shield, but could still play a part in the Spirit’s chase for three consecutive titles. The 39-year-old indicated this week that she would make a decision on her playing future by mid next week. Harrower will sit out this weekend’s Spring Shield, held at the Bendigo Stadium from today through until Sunday, along with the injured Kelly Wilson. Spirit coach Bernie Harrower said the club hopes to secure the services of the star point guard, as it aims for a third successive WNBL title. “She won’t be playing, and she will make decisions, probably around the middle of next week, about what she wants to do,” Harrower said. “We will then be able to set about structuring our team to suit. It will be an interesting scenario in that if she does play, we could quite obviously

DECISION TIME: Kristi Harrower will decide this week if she will play on.

be stronger than we were last year. “It is something that we certainly want to try and achieve, and we want

to stay ahead of the pack. When you are winning championships, you have a small window of opportunity to get that done and we are pretty hopeful that window hasn’t closed yet.” Spirit trio Belinda Snell, Tessa Lavey and Gabrielle Richards arrived back in Australia this week after winning bronze medals with the Australian Opals at the FIBA World Championships for Women in Turkey. Harrower said on Wednesday he was not sure if any of the Opals representatives would play in the Spirit’s three contests. “The last thing we want to do is throw players in that have been travelling and need a rest. “We hope that they will be able to get on the court, but there are no guarantees at this stage, and we will make decisions according to how those girls are feeling.” With Wilson out for at least another three weeks, the opportunity is there for the likes of Sara Blicavs,

Maddie Garrick and Heather Oliver to press for expanded roles through the early weeks of the season. Improvement and development from the Spirit’s young players is Harrower’s focus for the weekend, before the Spirit opens its season against Townsville next Saturday. “I think the big thing this weekend for me is being able to see improvement from our younger players,” Harrower said. “Sara and Maddie both had exceptional SEABL seasons and have showed a heap of promise with us in their time here and Heather at training has been great. Bendigo’s pre-season campaign gets under way against Adelaide at 7.30pm tonight, before taking on Sydney tomorrow at 7pm. Tickets for the WNBL’s Spring Shield are available through the Bendigo Stadium. See Sara Blicavs on this week’s Spirit TV EXCLUSIVELY at www.bendigoweekly.com.au

Chairman calls for volunteers to aid Spirit AS the Australian Pork Bendigo Spirit embarks on the 2014-15 Womens National Basketball League season, the club is calling on volunteers to help out in gameday roles throughout the upcoming campaign. Spirit chairman Greg Bickley said this week that there are a number of ways people can help the club in its quest for a trifecta of WNBL titles.

“Board member Ashley Donaldson, who has been involved with basketball in Bendigo for many years, is the co-ordinator for that this year,” Bickley said. “There are a variety of ways that people can be involved on game day. We are looking for people to sell tickets, sell membership and man the entrance to the stadium.

“The volunteers really are the lifeblood of any team, and this is a great opportunity to be involved with, and be a big part of, the Spirit.” The league’s pre-season tournament is being held at the Bendigo Stadium this weekend, before the team’s first home game in two weeks‘ time. “Contributions ranging from

a few hours a week on gameday through to selling memberships on a regular basis would be greatly appreciated,” Bickley said. “We would welcome the contribution of anyone who is willing to be involved.” Anyone interested in getting involved with the Spirit can contact the club’s administration on 5434 2414.

Opals take a bronze W From Page 36 The Opals’ defence, which has been a point of emphasis for coach Brendan Joyce, was at its stifling best, holding Turkey scoreless while opening a 17-0 lead to start the contest. From there the Australians were never headed, Marianna Tolo and Penny Taylor leading the way to victory. Marianna Tolo continued her stellar form, pouring in 21 points on 8-of-11 shooting and adding six rebounds. Cayla Francis provided a boost off the bench in the Opals frontcourt dropping 11 points, while Taylor once again did it all tallying 13 points, five rebounds, nine assists and two steals Joyce said the win was his proudest moment in his coaching career. “This is my proudest moment as a coach,” Joyce said. “To win bronze against Turkey in Turkey is a brilliant achievement and a credit to the team.

“What can you say about the ladies – just awesome. It was tremendous effort, focus, defence and spirit in this game and throughout the tournament.” One of the team’s leaders, Erin Phillips, reinforced to Lavey after the match how special winning the medal was. “It is the way we play that is inspiring, how we are together and how we go about our business,” she said. “I said to Tess Lavey after the game ‘this is one medal of many more that I hope to win with you’. She did a fantastic job and is one of the young players that is coming through this fantastic program.” Joyce highlighted the unity among his group as one of the driving factors in the success they achieved in Turkey, as well as in the bronze medal game. “We are truly a team,” Joyce said. “The unity in this team is just amazing and you combine it with the skill package, and how we want to play offensively and defensively, but that result was be-

ALL SMILES: The Opals with their bronze medals. PHOTO: FIB.com yond what I could have expected.” Snell was one of the team’s standouts, as only one of five players to hit more than 10 threepointers throughout the tournament, while averaging 7.2 points, three rebounds and one assist.

Richards, a two-time WNBL all-star, and Lavey both only featured sparingly in the Opals’ final contest, with Richards playing in five games throughout the championships and Lavey hitting the floor in six games.

UPGRADE: The Harry Trott Oval will receive $100,000.

Plus for netball SOUTH Bendigo Football Netball Club will receive a $100,000 boost to upgrade their netball courts today. Sport and Recreation Minister Damian Drum will announce the funding this morning at the Harry Trott Oval in Kennington. Mr Drum said funding was from the Community Facility Funding Program and did not forget women’s sport in the club’s move to the oval. “With the club set to move from Queen Elizabeth Oval to Harry Trott Oval, our investment not only brings the netball facilities up to standard for South Bendigo’s use, but also provides upgraded facilities for use by the community and school groups,” he said. The reserve’s existing three courts will be upgraded and lighting will be installed on two of the courts. “The new courts will open up the reserve to more netball training and competition, providing a boost for club and local competition netball, especially for the growing numbers of juniors keen to join in the fun,” he said. “We’re proud to invest in projects like this that help regional clubs build quality local infrastructure or replace outdated venues, particularly when it comes to improving participation in female sport.” Greater Bendigo council gave $215,000 to the project and local community donated $35,000. “More than $135 million of this $138 million investment has been for facilities used by female clubs, teams and participants, illustrating this government’s term-long focus on female sport,” Mr Drum said.

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Rangas take on Marong to start W From Page 36 At Marong Links Oval, Marong opens its season against Mandurang, who are shaping up to be contenders once more this season. The Rangas have not named any outs, while bringing in recruits James Pietromonaco, Will Hill, and Maiden Gully quartet Mark Roberts, Paul Martin and Greg and James Bailey. Marong have added Scott McLarty, Ash Hemming, Brandon Williamson and Nathan Matthews, while Nathan Nikolic and Darren Tonkin are the outs for the Panthers, who finished narrowly outside the finals fifth last year. Another of the big improvers from last season in Golden Gully have also landed a prized recruit, with former Bendigo District Cricket Association representative Matt Kile joining the club. Kile comes to the Cobras to cover the loss of Brendon Lummis, who headed to BDCA club Huntly North Epsom, and Phil Moore. Gun pace bowler Cam Moore is also expected to spend some time on the

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Emu Creek

Ewing Park

October 11, 1pm West Bendigo v

Golden Gully

Ken Wust Oval

October 11, 1pm

Marong Links

Round 1 October 11, 1pm

United Marong

Mandurang

October 11, 1pm

Sedgwick

Spring Gully

Club Oval

October 11, 1pm

Maiden Gully

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sidelines due to injury. The Cobras take on fellow 2013/14 finalist West Bendigo at Ken Wust Oval in round one. Along with losing Dwyer to Sedgwick, Shaun Stone, Ollie Maher and Lukas Carey have been named as outs by the club, who play three of last year’s top five sides to start the season. Finally, last year’s two bottom sides will look to get an early win on the board, when Maiden Gully hosts Axe Creek. Along with losing four players to Mandurang, Maiden Gully has also lost Mitch Cutter-Rabl. David Becker, Steven Hollingsworth, Leon Reidy and Leigh Draper have all

come to the Gully to build on a disappointing 2013-14 campaign. Axe Creek have only named one out in Travis Nolan, who was the club’s best player last season, leading the Cowboys in runs scored (348), and wickets taken (22). The club has recruited Brannon Stanford and Jordan Knight from Sedgwick, as well bringing Grant LePoidven, Greg Burns, Damien Webb and Joel Bish to Champions IGA Oval. Division one and two matches get under way at 1pm on Saturday, with division three kicking off next weekend and the EVCA division four competition beginning on November 2.

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A REMATCH of last year’s grand final between Emu Creek and United headlines a bumper opening round of the Emu Valley Cricket Association season, which gets under way on Saturday. The Emus, led by Daniel Chamberlain again in 2014-15, will be after revenge against United when the two sides meet at Ewing Park. United’s depth will be tested, with key players in Rod Smythe, Tim Elliott and Luke Kairn listed as outs, and star allrounder Alex Collins as well as Jacob Piccoli facing stints on the sideline due to injury. The Tigers have picked up Brandon Worner, as well as Sam and Justin Williams. Emu Creek have no confirmed outs, but have added Brendan Morris, Nick Hobbs,

Callum Cross, David Ruby Matthew Brown, as well as former players Adam Stanfield, Nathan Jenkins. One of last year’s big improvers, Sedgwick, made a big splash in recruiting, landing star West Bendigo batsman Matt Dwyer. New coach Rick Ladson was able to lure Dwyer, who made 479 runs at an average of 47.9 last season, and the Rams can expect more arrivals before Christmas. Sedgwick take on Spring Gully at Club Court to open their season, with former Bendigo United player Alex Sutton joining the Crows for the 14-15 campaign. Importantly for Gully, the club has no confirmed outs as it heads into the season under playing coach Andrew Sharpe. Continued Page 35

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HOME PROUD: Erin Phillips and Tessa Lavey. Photo: FIBA.com

Bronzed heroes return BENDIGO Spirit’s Gabe Richards, Belinda Snell and Tessa Lavey returned to Bendigo this week with bronze medals from the recent FIBA World Championships for Women in Turkey.

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The Spirit trio, along with their Australian Opals teammates, claimed the thirdplaced playoff with a thumping 30-point win over the host nation, 74-44 at the Fenerbahce Arena in Istanbul. – Continued Page 34

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