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Australian citizenship brings happiness WHEN Bhupinder Singh was awarded Australian citizenship last year he and his wife Jaspreet Kaur felt honoured and proud. Here was confirmation that his hard work and commitment had paid off. Along with their little girl, Prabhleen, Bhupinder and Jaspreet felt that at last, they belonged. – Pages 10 and 11

FAIR SHARE

By CHRISTINE McGINN

IN an historic arrangement, Marist College Bendigo (MCB) has joined forces with the City of Greater Bendigo to develop $8 million worth of shared facilities.

Under a six-year funding agreement the two will equally share the cost of the recreation and community facilities.

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Council and college pool resources

Plans reveal a senior and junior sports oval, netball and tennis courts, walking and cycling paths, a multi-purpose community centre and a play space.

Councillors were unanimously singing the praises of the two-stage project at this week’s council meet-

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ing. Leading the charge, Cr Lisa Ruffell said the innovative project of MCB and council was exemplary.

“This is the greatest vision I have ever seen in the whole of Greater Bendigo,” she said.

“What a great partnership, and we get a joint use for our facilities.

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“This is a great vision for council to see the potential development where the outcomes benefit both of us. It is a win-win situation.

“We will help manage the recreation and management facilities at school.”

Cr Rod Fyffe agreed the devel-

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opment was “stunning”.

Eppalock Ward Cr Mark Weragoda said the development made “absolute sense” and was the “future of our city”.

Cr James Williams said without MCB’s support council would not have had a chance of getting such a leading facility.

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BUILDING activity figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics this month show that more dwellings were started in the September quarter than in any quarter since records began in the mid-1980s.

The Housing Industry Association (HIA), said the figures show that detached dwelling commencements increased by 0.8 per cent in the September 2014 quarter, while ‘other dwelling’ (predominantly multi-unit dwellings) rebounded by 30.2 per cent.

In aggregate, the total number of dwellings started increased by 12.5 per cent in the quarter to reach 52,380, a new record.

HIA senior economist Shane Garrett said Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and Western Australia, the four largest states, all recorded their strongest quarters on record for multi-unit dwelling commencements at the same time, so there was little surprise that activity reached a new record. ‘’Furthermore, another incremental increase in detached dwelling starts sees this part of the market record the strongest

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Mr Garrett said the strong results confirm that residential building activity tracked along at a very strong level during 2014, but that part of the particularly strong September quarter result can be attributed to a ‘catch-up’ after the rather disappointing result in the June quarter when the number of starts fell well short of expectations.”

“Following the surge in residential buildings approved in late 2013 and early 2014, there was a substantial accumulation of multi-unit residential building projects that had obtained approval but did not start construction in the first half of the year. The figures released today confirm that much of the activity in the pipeline entered the construction phase in the September quarter.”

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Almost 4200 new dwellings have been approved over the past four years.

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Boost for child health

By CHRISTINE McGINN

GREATER Bendigo councillors approved a child health medical centre in North Bendigo at this week’s council meeting.

The heritage-significant home on the 2913 square metre Anderson Street site will be extended for use for the Central Victorian Child Health centre.

The centre will operate as an allied health service with paediatrics, occupational therapy, psychology, speech pathology, play therapy and a pathology service.

Under stage one, four doctors and one allied health provider will work part-time out of the three multi-purpose rooms with two part-time pathologists two mornings a week.

An additional three allied health providers will join the centre in

stage two with one additional specialist room.

But Cr James Williams first moved an alternative motion against the development noting the heritage significance.

“In refusing this I have thought long and hard about the future consequences of this business to the area,” he said. “This is a historical significant area and it is not an area for a business. Its historical significance is too great.

“The need for these services is not a question and I would welcome it anywhere the hospital precinct plan indicates.

“The planning scheme does allow this to happen but until such time we incorporate the hospital precinct plan into the scheme it is a permissible use.”

Councillors debated the Hospi-

HEALTHY FUTURE: The house on Anderson Street. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN tal Precinct Structure Plan’s vision which identifies other areas ideal for medical centres but does not pro-

hibit such outside these areas.

Cr Lisa Ruffell said it was shortsighted to allow the development

A new train of thought VICTORIAN Transport Minister Jacinta Allan is making tracks in her new position, pulling V/Line into line.

She is calling a halt to the alleged 100 job cut at V/Line which would have seen a reduction in the cleaning services provided to regional rail.

“The former Liberal-National government had a plan in place that would have sacked 100 workers and reduced the cleaning of the trains across the regional rail network,” she said.

“I was shocked at my very first briefing as the new minister ... from V/Line to be told it would have been put in place because of the cuts they were forcing on the regional rail operator.

“The effects of budget cuts... on V/Line would have meant fewer staff at stations to support students and fewer cleaning services on trains and an overall reduced service.

“We have intervened to stop the sacking of 100 staff... and stop the reduction of services.

The V/Line service is under stress because the former government didn’t put in place the rolling stock orders early enough to make sure it kept up to demand.

“There are pressures because of the funding cuts because of the former government.”

But Shadow Transport Minister David Hodgett said it was

when the hospital plan indicated ideal locations.

“It is residential and there are very small streets. We shouldn’t be letting this happen,” she said.

But councillors found the twostage development to be legally sound and any refusal would not hold in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.

Cr Rod Campbell moved the original motion but with an additional condition about traffic improvements to the centre’s entrance.

“While Anderson Street is not ideal... it should probably truthfully be down in Bridge Street that’s where the plan says. But right now legally VCAT would say it conforms with the planning scheme,” he said.

“It doesn’t align with our intentions in the future but it does (legally) now.”

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FIGHTING CUTS: MPs Jacinta Allan and Maree Edwards. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN time for Ms Allan to take “responsibility for her portfolio”.

“We reject the minister’s claim. There was no secret plan.

That’s an invention by the minister. V/Line is responsible for day-to-day operational decisions on how to most efficiently allocate resources,” he said.

“Someone needs to alert the minister that the election campaign is over. It’s time to get on with the task of government.”

Ms Allan also said she was having discussions with Public Transport Victoria about the Bendigo Metro Rail before it

would be opened to community consultation later this year.

Ms Allan said the project, aligned with City of Greater Bendigo’s plans for suburban rail, would be piloted in mid2016.

But while pipeline dreams remain, Ms Allan said the former state government’s April promise of free Wi-Fi on Bendigo’s V/Line trains had stalled.

“I am seeking a report on the delivery of this program. While the former Liberal-National government made a great fanfare of this announcement, it is pretty

clear it was done without a lot of detail,” she said.

But Mr Hodgett said the former state government had a commitment to further invest $178 million in V/Line services.

“Our plan was to introduce an additional 79 weekly V/Line trips,” he said “We had committed to the biggest single boost to V/Line’s long distance trains in the past 30 years.

“The Coalition Government had dramatically improved punctuality and performance across V/Line services.”

CITY of Greater Bendigo council mayor Peter Cox has favoured the state government’s pending local government rate rises cap.

The new Local Government Minister Natalie Hutchins has promised to roll out the rate rises cap policy in the 2016-17 financial year.

Cr Cox, who has lobbied for a four per cent rate rise, strongly supports the policy.

“Councils always need to be prudent about rates. I am encouraged and I believe in a rates cap,” Cr Cox said.

“A rates cap of three to four per cent is realistic and we would be aiming for that.

There will not be a rates cap enforced for 2015-2016 year but whatever rise will have to be justified.”

Cr Cox admitted it would be a challenge for the council but said they were up to the task.

“I have been hearing the general public who say rises year after year, at six per cent, is not sustainable for a lot of locals because of their income,” he said.

“It makes a lot of sense while we are still able to negotiate with the state government and encourage local government to be more innovative in their efficient delivery of services.”

Ms Hutchins said councils would have to justify their spending and need to increase rate rises.

“Most recently, Bendigo council raised rates by six per cent. For local families struggling to make ends meet, it’s only fair that council justify their spending,”she said.

“The cap will come into effect in 201617, with appeals to be considered by the Essential Services Commission. Unnecessary rate rises before this time could affect councils’ eligibility for future rate cap exemptions.

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Push on to keep leisure centre

By CHRISTINE McGINN

THE Save Our Leisure Centre Committee will not be drowned out by the City of Greater Bendigo council’s push for a wellbeing and leisure centre.

The contentious $30 million development on Browning Street has local users frowning about their centre’s future demolition.

SOLCC chairman Don McKinnon said the existing leisure centre should be incorporated into the new aquatic centre’s plans.

“It is more feasible to keep the existing centre and retain both,” he said.

“The centre is currently poorly managed and maintained. If it is a true community facility and com-

munity managed it would not be allowed to happen. It would be rectified.

“This is all stuff that needs to be talked about. The management would be much more viable for the facilities.”

SOLCC presented a petition to council to consult with the user groups on the centre’s future. Council responded with a public meeting about the aquatic centre.

But Mr McKinnon said the aquatic centre “hijacked” discussion at the public meeting forgetting to mention the existing leisure centre.

“Council has gradually torn the business case apart moving users to other centres in the past three to four years,” he said.

“We are happy to put finances

towards refreshing the centre. We want the retention and restoration of our centre.”

Mr McKinnon said council should save the centre and cut the costs on the pool complex.

“Part of the decision to put the

But futures director Stan Liacos said council had adequately consulted and communicated plans about the development of the aquatic centre and its location for many years.

He said only six user groups re-

We are happy to put finances towards refreshing the centre. We want the retention and restoration centre there was to develop the area as a complex and a pool was one of the main aspects to be built when it was afforded,” he said.

“Now you have an even greater opportunity for retaining or expanding the existing community facility.”

mained including four who annually used the centre and two groups which could use the new facility.

“Over the past year the council has been assisting existing users relocate to venues that equally or better meet their needs and we will continue that process with the few

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From Page 1 School principal Darren McGregor said it was very exciting to have the project approved and ready for community consultation.

“This has been such a long journey. We have been working on this for five to six years and over the last two years, we have been meeting (with council) almost weekly to plan this,” he said.

“I am really excited. We can start community consultations and planning the second last plans for the design.

“We wanted these facilities for our kids and we knew if we were going to go alone, it would probably take us 10 to 15 years to do it.

We knew council were looking for sporting facilities.”

Mr McGregor said he was committed to ensuring the school was part of the Maiden Gully community.

“I am really committed to building a school that will be part of the community. That everything our students are doing should engage the community. Likewise, we have worked with Maiden Gully Progress Association saying if they have an event we want to be part of it,” he said.

“I have been talking the talk so I have to walk the walk. It seemed natural that we do something everyone wins from.

“We get our facilities early and they get theirs early.

“They are going to be exceptional facilities.”

remaining users. We are working hard to ensure we meet the needs of the local community,” he said.

But Mr McKinnon said they were still eager to “sit down and talk” about feasible options.

“We see the alternative that we are suggesting is worth considering.

If there is every good reason it could be saved, at least give us the courtesy to talk about it,” “The council and the Community Reference Group determined it is not feasible to retain the existing hall by incorporating it in the Aquatic Centre design,” Mr Liacos said.

SOLCC will host another public meeting on February 9 while council will continue listening posts with locals.

REFLECTING: Cr Barry Lyons, Stuart McKenzie, Darren McGregor, Mayor Peter Cox and Cr Rod Fyffe. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN Mr McGregor said the school would take out a loan to help fund the development with predicted growth allowing them to repay.

Marist Schools Australia are also supporting the school to enable them to receive the loan.

“The highlight for me is the community centre. That will have state-of-the-art facilities that everyone in the community can use.

We will use it as a school too,” Mr McGregor said.

“There will be an indoor netball court with tiered-seating which is large enough for us to

gather for the next seven to eight years.

“But it means that any group in Maiden Gully in two years time will have an outstanding facility that they can use... that is the most exciting part.”

Mr McGregor said there were pipeline dreams of a stage three development with room on site for expansion.

“The plan is it will be completed by September 2016. But the long-term vision is to revisit this in five to six years and look at the performing arts as well.

Mr McGregor said that the

community centre reflected about half of their vision. In the future they will look at a performing arts centre as well. “We may have another win,” he said.

Under the joint agreement, council will spend $30,000 on maintenance each year with community use allowed outside school hours.

The school will open its doors for the first time in February to 220 students enrolled for years 11 and 12. Mr McGregor said they planned to take enrolments for prep to year 10 from the start of 2017.

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The Upper Coliban, Coliban and Lauriston reservoirs were at 74 per cent capacity last Friday, with 51,500 megalitres available.

Coliban Water’s raw water supply manager Steve Healy said Coliban’s storages were looking good despite little inflow from the recent rains and below average rainfall for spring.

“We’re in a good position with access to the Goulburn and Campaspe systems giving us flexibility,” Mr Healy said.

Coliban Water’s share of Lake Eppalock, was at 44,200mL last week, giving Coliban Water greater capacity if needed.

Lake Eppalock is still above 50 percent capacity, holding in excess of 150,000mL. “At present all our supply systems have sufficient volumes for all our towns to remain on Permanent Water Savings Rules,” Mr Healy said.

Despite Bendigo’s rapid population growth the city’s water consumption is still lower than the summer of 2000 and 2001 when peak daily demand reached 92mL. So far this year’s peak has been 58mL well down on last summer’s peak of 71mL. “Our figures show that the peak demand period is between 6am and 9am and between 5pm and 9pm.

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Uni places in demand

By CHRISTINE McGINN

MORE than 1500 undergraduate students have been offered a place to study at La Trobe University Bendigo.

First round offers, released on Monday, proved the university’s rural health school’s offerings to be the most popular.

Physiotherapy, occupational therapy and dentistry saw a high demand from students across Victorian and the nation.

Pro Vice Chancellor Regional Richard Speed said the number of places offers was about on par with last year.

“It shows we are holding up really well. We would have liked it to be higher but one of the things that is pretty clear from the round is the growth we saw since 2010 was change for the demand for the system has pretty much flattened out,” he said.

“There is a fair amount of competition for students for universities.

In that competitive environment, we have done well.”

Professor Speed said about 55 dentistry places and 60 applied science courses had been offered.

“We have staff who are deeply committed to delivering courses that are relevant to the needs of health

professionals in rural areas. It seems a national standard offering, it is distinctive but in a really valuable way,” Prof Speed said.

“We have seen a lower number of students across the state referenc-

north of Bendigo including Swan Hill and Echuca.

Almost 58,000 VTAC undergraduate applicants received a tertiary education offer on Monday with second round offers being released

We have seen a lower number of students across the state referencing regional campuses ing regional campuses and a lower portionate of mature-aged students.”

About 50 per cent of business and education courses places have been offered to Bendigo students with a large portion of students from

on February 5.

VTAC management committee representative Dr Maddy McMaster said the drop in university and TAFE offers this year in comparison to 2014, partly due to the direct ap-

plication pilot.

“The pilot allows applicants applying for a single ‘approved’ course or institution to apply directly to the institution, rather than through VTAC,” she said.

“Since the removal of the (university) caps in 2009, the number of university places has increased by up to 24 per cent. The recent drop in offers may indicate that offer numbers have started to plateau and are settling into a steady state.”

Mr Speed said there were also more opportunities for non-school leavers to apply for the Inspired Futures program until mid-February.

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DOLLAR VALUE: Staff will be donating a dollar a week to charity. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Big bucks highlight firm’s fundraising BAWA Singh and Helen Ashby are hoping Tweed Sutherland First National’s latest fund-raising initiative will encourage other Bendigo businesses to help raise funds for worthwhile local charities.

All Tweed Sutherland’s staff are donating one dollar a week which will be held in trust until being distributed

among charities of the staffs’ choosing at the end of the year.

“Our first charity is going to be Lifeline, which we will be promoting until the end of March on our header in the Bendigo Weekly and in our window and Open-Days brochures,” Ms Ashby said.

While a dollar a week may seem small change, the collective result would be huge if other businesses follow suit.

“Just think Bendigo Bank has 6000 employees and Bendigo Health have 4000 that would be $10,000 per week just from these two organisations.”

GIRTON Grammar says it is proud that about 94 per cent of its Year 12 students from the class of 2014 received a first round tertiary offer this week.

Headmaster Matthew Maruff said the outstanding results achieved at VCE level demonstrated a commitment to learning by students, teachers and parents.

“The relationships shared by these three groups have allowed our students to choose a preferred future,” he said.

Mr Maruff said every Girton Grammar School’s 2014 Year 12 student who sat for the VCE Certificate achieved it, and that some students had since chosen to enter the workforce including apprenticeships.

Students have chosen from a wide variety of courses on offer at university in 2015, some of the most popular being from

the fields of commerce, science, engineering, arts, environments, and law.

The health/sciences were also very popular with students selecting from medicine, paramedic practice, occupational therapy, physiotherapy and psychology.

A number of students have also selected biomedicine at the University of Melbourne as a precursor to the study of medicine.

Other course selections include interior architecture, fashion design, event management, marketing, exercise and sports science, public relations and the performing arts, The most popular destination for students was the University of Melbourne followed by La Trobe University, Bendigo. Other popular destinations were Deakin University, RMIT and Monash University.

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Bendigo Weekly – Friday, January 23, 2015

By STEVE KENDALL

HUNTLY residents aim to put a stop to bus route changes in their area.

Public Transport Victoria has rolled out the proposed changes and the consultation period has closed, but that has not stopped the residents planning action.

Next Thursday, concerned bus users are encouraged to attend a meeting called for 7pm at the Huntly Town Hall.

Resident Dion Costigan said the main topic of discussion will be the changes to the way the bus operates at Huntly on the proposed new routes.

“There was little to no consultation with anyone in Huntly regarding the changes,” he said.

“What it has primarily done is take a less direct route to Bendigo. It will now include a change of buses in many cases at either the new Epsom train station or the Epsom Shopping Village.

“Our main concern as parents is that our daughter is to start at Weeroona College this year and will now not be able to take the bus as planned.”

Mr Costigan said the bus will no longer be a direct service.

“We are not happy for her to have to wait around a station or shopping centre for a new bus, and the main fact is the bus does not go anywhere near the college,” he said.

“Why can’t they utilise the brand new bus stop built at the front of the college for such a reason?”

In a letter PTV outlined three suggested outcomes for travellers under the new timetable, pointing out the school bus service to Mr Costigan.

“We technically don’t get to use the school bus service as we reside on a town bus route,” Mr Costigan said.

“The nearest drop off point will be 380 metres away in a Finn Street. What kind of security are PTV offering for young students on this walk?”

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HIGH BALL: Frank Reed prepares for the Bendigo Police versus Maiden Gully match.

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CRICKETERS will form their sides to take the winning catch at the Blue Ribbon social fundraiser cricket match.

Testing the strength of the players, Maiden Gully Cricket Club president Frank Reed and Bendigo Police Senior Sergeant Craig Gaffee will each lead a side to help raise funds.

The charity T-20 match will be

held on January 25 and played at the Maiden Gully Reserve.

Locals can have a feed at the community barbecue before the match takes off at 1.30pm.

Entry to the ground is a gold coin donation to the Blue Ribbon Foundation which helps raise funds for local hospitals.

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chandise will also be on sale during the community event.

“We want to raise money for the Bendigo branch of the Blue Ribbon Foundation and build social interaction with the Maiden Gully community,” Snr Sgt Gaffee said.

Locals can find out more about the Blue Ribbon Foundation or make a donation via www.remember.org.au

Cats still roaming

By STEVE KENDALL

LOVE them or hate them, one thing’s for sure about cats, they know how to hunt and wander.

On the plus side, cats kill mice, rabbits and rats, but they will also kill native wildlife in alarming numbers, spray, howl and roam.

When the City of Greater Bendigo council introduced a cat curfew in July 2004, they were inundated with cats trapped by residents annoyed by the furry nuisance, and the problem is not going away.

The curfew is still in operation and cats should not be allowed to roam between the hours of sunset and sunrise.

Last year there were

6284 cats registered in Bendigo.

More than 1200 cats were taken into the pound by rangers and members of the public in the same year, though not all were registered, and the council loaned humane cat traps on 331 occasions.

McIvor Road vet Kristy Stone said keeping your cat in is the best idea.

“When they roam cats will fight. This can lead to abscesses and worse. Feline aids is another problem. Though these things can happen during the day, it’s more likely to happen at night,” Dr Stone said.

“To keep your cat in at night, designate a spot in the house where they will be spending the

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If your cat is out and trapped it will be returned where possible, but if council is unable to contact owners the cat will be taken to the RSP-

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Residents experiencing cat problems are able to borrow a cat cage from council to catch trespassing cats. Yes, under section 23 of the Domestic Animals Act 1994 cats can trespass.

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AUSTRALIA DAY 2015

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CITIZENS ALL: Bhupinder Singh and Jaspreet Kaur with their daughter Prabhleen Kaur.

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By DIANNE DEMPSEY

WHEN Bhupinder Singh became an Australian citizen last year he was proud and filled with happiness.

“My family and our friends all went out to dinner to celebrate with me that night,” he said.

“I first came to Australia in 2007 and have been studying and working here ever since.

“I want people to know we are grateful for the opportunities we have had here. That is why

I can say now that Australia is culturally my home I wanted to become an Australian citizen, it means so much to be accepted and to enjoy the benefits of this country.”

Have your say on topics affecting our community Whipstick Ward Meeting Monday February 2, 2015 City of Greater Bendigo Whipstick Ward Councillors’ Peter Cox, Lisa Ruffell and James Williams invite all interested members of the community to attend the Whipstick Ward meeting.

This forum provides an opportunity to meet with your ward Councillors’ to discuss local opportunities and raise any issues and will include: • Elmore Town Sign • Response to Government’s Green Paper report on Agriculture • Pedestrian Crossing in Elmore • Additional Rail Service • Walking Track along Campaspe River • Heatwave information The meeting will take place:7pm to 8.30pm Monday February 2, 2015 Small meeting room, Antheaum Hall 63 Hervey Street, Elmore Everyone is encouraged and very welcome to attend.

Cr Peter Cox Ph: 5434 6189 E: p.cox@bendigocouncillors.org.au Cr Lisa Ruffell Ph: 5434 6206 E: l.ruffell@bendigocouncillors.org.au Cr James Williams Ph: 5434 6208 E: j.williams@bendigocouncillors.org.au

‘Let’s Talk’ Sedgwick Meeting Tuesday February 3, 2015 City of Greater Bendigo Lockwood Ward Councillors invite all interested members of the community to attend the Let’s Talk Sedgwick meeting.

This forum provides an opportunity to meet with your ward Councillors’ to discuss local opportunities and raise any issues and will include: • New Golden Square CFA Forward Operations Vehicle • Public toilets current building regulations • Mandurang Recreation Reserve Master Plan Update • Heatwave information The meeting will take place: 6.30pm to 8pm Tuesday February 3, 2015 Sedgwick Hall Corner Boyd Lane and Sedgwick Road, Sedgwick Everyone is encouraged and very welcome to attend.

Cr Elise Chapman Ph: 5434 6193 E: e.chapman@bendigocouncillors.org.au Cr Rod Fyffe Ph: 0419 874 015 E: r.fyffe@bendigocouncillors.org.au Cr Barry Lyons Ph: 5434 6215 E: b.lyons@bendigocouncillors.org.au

Eppalock Ward District Engagement Meeting Tuesday February 3, 2015 City of Greater Bendigo Eppalock Ward Councillors’ Rod Campbell, Mark Weragoda and Helen Leach invite all interested members of the community to attend the Eppalock District Engagement meeting.

This forum provides an opportunity to meet with your ward Councillors’ to discuss local opportunities and raise any issues and will include: • Coast Guard (formerly CFA site) / City of Greater Bendigo Land Swap • Roads within the Axedale Township • Heatwave information The meeting will take place:7.30pm to 9pm Tuesday February 3, 2015 Axedale Hall 94 High Street, Axedale Everyone is encouraged and very welcome to attend.

Cr Rod Campbell Ph: 5434 6203 E: r.campbell@bendigocouncillors.org.au Cr Mark Weragoda Ph: 5434 6192 E: m.weragoda@bendigocouncillors.org.au Cr Helen Leach Ph: 5434 6190 E: h.leach@bendigocouncillors.org.au

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Bhupinder comes from Ludhiana, in Punjab in the north-west of India where he studied accountancy. But he said the standard of living was very poor in Ludhiana and he came to Australia looking for opportunities to work.

“If you work hard here, you can get some where, but at home, because of corruption, that is not always the case.”

So far Bhupinder and Jaspreet, his wife, have not wasted any time. Since coming to Bendigo two years ago they have bought into a car wash business at the Market Place. They also have a block of land and their next goal is to build a house. With their eight month daughter Prabhleen, the couple are thriving.

“The citizenship award is special to me,“ Bhupinder said. “I want people to know that if you work hard, you will be rewarded. And I can say now that Australia is culturally my home.”

Where to celebrate Australia Day Bendigo: Lake Weeroona. 10am-3pm. Official ceremony 10.30am. Barbecue, entertainment, family activities, community displays and Rotary art and craft market.

Axedale: Axedale Hall Park, High Street. 8am to 10am. Official ceremony 8.45am. Barbecue, flag raising, live music and award presentations.

Eaglehawk: Canterbury Park. 8.30am-10.30am.

Official ceremony 9.15am. Live radio broadcast, healthy breakfast, Mayor’s address, flag raising ceremony and entertainment.

Golden Square: Golden Square Community Pool, Maple Street. 8am-6pm. Official ceremony 9.15am. Barbecue breakfast and music from 8am, Lion Team performance at 9am, free swimming lessons and free inflatable slide.

Huntly: Garden of Remembrance. 6.30pm8.30pm. Official ceremony 6.30pm.

Barbecue dinner provided.

Strathfieldsaye: Wellington Way, Strathfieldsaye Shopping Centre. 8am-10am, official ceremony 8.45am. Breakfast provided.

Maiden Gully: Maiden Gully Community Centre 7.30am-9.30am. Official ceremony 7.30am.

Breakfast and entertainment provided.

Mia Mia: Mia Mia Mechanics Institute, Valley Road. 8am-10.30am. Official ceremony 8am.

Breakfast provided following the official ceremony.

Heathcote: Barrack Reserve Park, High Street 9.30am-noon. Official ceremony 9.30am.

Barbecue provided following the ceremony.

Elmore: Railway Square, Railway Place.

8.30am -10am. Official ceremony 9.15am.

Breakfast provided.

Junortoun: CFA Junortoun, Pope’s Road. 8am10am. Official ceremony 8.30am.

Breakfast provided.

Kangaroo Flat: Dower Park Sports Oval, Station Street. 8am-10.30am. Official ceremony 8.45am.

Breakfast provided.

Goornong: Goornong Swimming Pool. Noon-6pm, no official ceremony. Free barbecue.

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THE Victoria State Emergency Service’s Marong Unit in conjunction with the Lions Club will be out in force to ensure drivers get to their holiday destinations safely this Australia Day long weekend.

The national Driver Reviver campaign has been running for more than 20 years with one objective – to reduce road collisions by alleviating driver fatigue.

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SEE ROTARY AT WORK ROTARY clubs across Victoria are on hand on at Lake Weeroona on Monday to highlight some of the work that has been done by the clubs internationally. There are many opportunities for people to become involved and people with various skills are welcome to assist in supporting the organisation.

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Thumbs up for a fun-filled day IT’S time to light the barbecue and gather together with family and friends to celebrate Australia Day 2015 on Monday.

A number of community groups have planned a range of official Australia Day celebrations across Greater Bendigo at Lake Weeroona, Axedale, Eaglehawk, Huntly, Strathfieldsaye, Maiden Gully, Mia Mia, Heathcote, Elmore, Junortoun, Kangaroo Flat and Goornong.

Mayor Peter Cox said Australia Day was an opportunity to reflect on all that is great about the local community.

“We are so fortunate, we have excellent schools, health and sporting facilities, access to the arts and an economy that continues to go from strength to strength providing various job opportunities,” Cr Cox said.

“We are also welcoming of people from various beliefs and cultures and it is wonderful that they will also share Australia Day celebrations with us.

“I hope everyone will get into the spirit of our national day through the range of events on offer.”

Cr Cox said he also looked forward to the Citizenship Ceremony in the Town Hall at 2.30pm, when more

than 30 people will become Australian citizens. In addition to the planned celebrations there will be free entry to all outdoor swimming pools including Bendigo Aquatic Centre, Bendigo East, Brennan Park, Elmore, Golden Square, Goornong, Heathcote, Kangaroo Flat, Marong, Raywood and White Hills.

If you plan to be out of town Australia Day will be celebrated across Victoria, offering fun for everyone with exciting activities to celebrate what’s great in our state.

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Bendigo Weekly – Friday, January 23, 2015

Flood plan queried BA CK T O SCH OOL

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Bendigo Weekly – Friday, January 23, 2015

Stepping out

By Dianne Dempsey

Art and business go together “Judging by the numbers of artists in Bendigo it seems like you are having a second gold rush, a creative gold rush,” John Paul Fishchbach said.

The founder of Auspicious Arts Incubator, Mr Fishchbach has been sponsored by the City of Greater Bendigo to help artists to close the gap between their creative and business activities by providing them with professional development training and practical advice.

While the number of artists in Bendigo is proliferating Arts and Culture coordinator for the council Maree Tonkin said it is important they develop their business management skills.

One of the participants who is looking forward to the seminar is Saari Frochot-Ryan.

A dancer and burlesque artist, Ms Frochot-Ryan has already initiat-

ed several performances herself and is looking forward to the seminar as a way of getting help with a cabaret act she is currently developing.

“The working title for my act is Thirty,” she says, “and there’s a couple of reasons for that.

“One is that is I am thirty-yearsold and the other reason is that I engaged in a social media dating app called tinder. I set myself the challenge of having 30 dates in 30 days.

“It was heaps of fun. I did everything from ice-skating to pottery classes. The dates were suggested by the other person. It was an amazing experience and I used that as the basis for my cabaret show.

“What I’m hoping to gain from the seminar is how to go forward with the project, and get help with the production and financial side of things.”

Secrets of Success, for independent artists, including writers and small-medium arts organisations will be on January 30 at the Capital Theatre.

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Local brigades earn praise The CFA volunteers’ association, Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria (VFBV), has commended local brigades for their contribution to protecting the community during major bushfires over the past few months.

VFBV District 2 President Peter Thompson said CFA volunteers from this district had already fought a rash of lightning fires around Kyneton, Redesdale and Baynton and sent crews to fight major fires in the Grampians region, as well as responding to fires, road accidents and in some cases flooding in the local area.

“CFA volunteers are unpaid professionals of the emergency services and your local CFA brigade will be there when the community needs them, every day and night of the year,” Mr Thompson said.

“Without CFA and other front line emergency service volunteers, Victoria would not have the capacity to mobilise dozens and often hundreds of fire trucks to major fires. ‘‘The irreplaceable and intrinsic value of the CFA volunteer-based service model is its ability to manage local fires and incidents every day and at the same time ramp up enormous capacity to battle much bigger state-level incidents that without CFA’s huge volunteer firefighting capacity would grow into much larger and more destructive events.”

Mr Thompson said the career firefighters and support staff who help volunteers also do a great job, working alongside volunteers and behind the scenes, and they should be also recognised.

WHERE THERE’s SMOKE: Black Hill near Kyneton earlier this month.

“VFBV would also like to thank everyone in the community who provides support as a neighbour, family member or employer of a CFA volunteer, and the non-oper-

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VFBV also has a message for every Victorian – even with recent rains, the summer season is far from over.

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“Summer will continue for many weeks yet, and as CFA volunteers we call on all Victorians to be well prepared and have a real plan of action for their family’s safety,” he said.

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A life in education

In the lead up to the Festival of Cultures Dianne Dempsey continues our series of profiles on some of our Bendigo’s unique individuals.

ABHISHEK Awasthi, 31, comes from a small village in northern India. Kotli has a population of 100 people and is in the Himachal-Pradesh state.

“My home is very cold and like living in a snowball. It is very beautiful,” he said.

The people of Kotli believed in Abhishek or Abhi as he is commonly known. He was a consistently excellent student.

“I always came first or second in the grade, but then there were only a couple of us in the school,” he said.

But knowing their son needed an education his family moved to Mandi, a larger town of 10,000.

“To travel to school required walking and travelling on the bus but I did very well.

Then it was time to go to university. My family asked me what I wanted to do but I didn’t know. My mother was a nurse, she is retired now, my father is also retired.

“My mother didn’t advise me, she encouraged me to make up my own mind. So I chose an engineering degree.

“My family and the community all contributed to my

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Killed in crash A 40-year-old woman was killed in a two-car collision in Lockwood on Tuesday.

Investigators believe a car was travelling east along Maryborough Road about 9.35am.

It is believed the 80year old driver failed to give way to a truck driving south on the Calder Alternate Highway.

The Maryborough car passenger died at the scene.

The elderly lady was airlifted to the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne with life threatening injuries.

This death adds to the state’s provisional road toll of 18 lives.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

education. So I owe them a great debt.

“I worked for the University of Cambridge which had a base in India from 2008 to 2009.

“From there my family paid for me to study biotechnology at La Trobe university in Bundoora. I really loved it but I also enjoyed teaching.

“I would watch the students who came late to class and left early. I would ask them what they really wanted to do.

I found helping those students was very satisfying.

“So that is why I applied for the job as student engagement and transition officer, student

Much depends on who you work with, live with and who influences you enrichment La Trobe Learning and Teaching. I came up here to Bendigo in August 2010.

“I work with students when they first start at university and also when they are exiting. I help them to develop their interests.

“I am involved in many organisations in Australia but also in India. I try to go back home every year for at least three or four weeks.

“I have set up education programs back home. I am on about four different organisations. I support these programs with my own money but also with my time.

BUSY: Abhishek Awashti. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN “There are other people like me who do the same.

“I believe we should try to help those around us each day by doing what we can for them.

“I don’t socialise very much but I love cooking Indian food.

I have fun sourcing the ingredients, it’s not all chilli and hot food. Indian food is a matter of sauces and subtleness. My friends come around for meals and I wait until they come before I start cooking. They like to watch the way I do it. I pretend I’m Jamie Oliver.

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POLICE are on the hunt for information about a robbery at the Long Gully Post Office on Saturday.

A man wearing a balaclava entered the store, when they first opened, and fled with a quantity of cash.

No weapon was sighted and no one was believed to be injured.

A police spokesperson said the robbery was not connected to the spate of recent robberies across the city.

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A CAR rolled on the Calder Highway on Saturday evening, near Ravenswood.

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A MAN in his 20s died in a single-vehicle incident in Kennington on Friday morning.

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Group aiming to set up a care facility A group of retired professional people have drafted a plan to establish a residential village-style facility to care for a number of mildly mentally ill people suffering from such conditions as Bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Asperger’s syndrome, alcoholism and drug addiction.

In addition to accommodation and medical services, there will be occupational supervision, educational programmes, sports and recreation as well as Christian pastoral and spiritual support.

Each resident will be supported to enable them to reach a maximum level of personal development and achievement within the scope of their individual potential.

The proposed location for this village is in the Moliagul region on 56 hectares.

At present it is zoned farm land and the planning group is proceeding with application for rezoning and for the appropriate permits.

The Loddon Shire is aware of the aspirations of the group as are the various authorities such as the CFA, Department of Sustainability and Environment, Parks Victoria, Northern Central Catchment Management Authority and the Environment Protection Authority. All appropriate government approvals will be obtained, however, this will be a privately owned free enterprise community service.

While all these agencies have some reservations about the location for this project, as yet no actual reasons for objection have been presented to the group.

It is the conviction of the planning group that whatever reasons are presented, all such objections can be satisfied and problems can be resolved.

The planners simply want to be given a fair and responsible opportunity to provide factual and rational reasons why this project can and should proceed.

No government money will be sought for the capital cost of this project.

Any member of the general public who has an adult loved one suffering from any of the conditions mentioned and want more details and be kept up to date with the progress of this care facility are invited to register an indication of interest.

To do so, please send parents/ carers name, address, e-mail and phone number as well as the loved

one’s name, age and medical condition to rayrob777@gmail.com and request information about Project Pleasance.

The list of such names will be provisional only and without obligation by either party to proceed. It is strictly an indication of interest – not a commitment.

However, such a provisional list will validate and strengthen the need for this proposed village-style care facility.

Members of the general public with an interest in the care of mentally ill people and who are interested in knowing more about this proposal are welcome to contact the planning group through me.

This project will employ dozens of people in the fields of mental health, nursing, catering, hospitality, maintenance, gardening and other related positions – as well as many volunteers.

Anyone interested in future employment opportunities are invited to send their particulars to me.

Such people will be placed on a confidential waiting list and will be given occasional information re this project’s development.

Rev. Bob Payne 0499 700 777, email: rayrob777@gmail.com

Labor must end uncertainty Opinion on the Abbott-Truss Government’s higher education reforms has gone up a notch as critics anticipate the legislation’s reintroduction to parliament next month.

But as they preach how the uncertainty is affecting students and the sector, they fail to acknowledge that their own Labor-Greens camps have caused the current impasse.

Labor introduced the demanddriven system that this government wants to retain but also ensure its long term sustainability which Senator Carr et al now oppose.

Strange, given the double-digit growth in students most universities experienced under the system.

Meantime, the student unions demand education access and opportunity for all students including those disadvantaged.

Also odd, given this is precisely what the government’s legislation sets out to do through scholarships, removing the upfront HELP fee, and extending government support to sub-bachelor courses

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and private providers that will provide pathways into higher education.

The expansion of the demand driven system under the reforms will benefit more than 80,000 students a year by 2018. The student unions clearly haven’t done their homework. Nor has Senator Carr in his criticism of speculated university drop outs as a result of low ATAR acceptances.

The pathways under the Coalition’s reforms will help prepare low ATAR score and other students gain a higher education qualification, so why oppose it?

Despite the scaremongering, there hasn’t been a dramatic drop off in student university enrolments this year so far.

In fact, government data shows university applications are at similar levels to last year, with some unis reporting a rise.

Many students appear to trust universities to be reasonable on future course pricing. And they should with the sector issuing public statements and modelling confirming it.

Similar assurances were made at the senate inquiry into the reforms that I chaired. Nor does it make any business sense to do the contrary and lose students – these are smart people running the sec-

tor. Reform is never going to be easy.

The government introduced changes after discussions with the sector and senators interested in representing students not party politics.

Even former Labor MP, Maxine McKew, now Honorary Fellow at the University of Melbourne’s Graduate School of Education, called on Labor to end the impasse while other members privately agree.

The higher education sector supports the reforms and all want an end to the uncertainty.

It’s unlikely the Greens will agree to a sensible compromise – it’s time Labor did.

Nationals Senator Bridget McKenzie Chair, Senate Education and Employment Legislation Committee

No football at Easter is the best answer It seems it has not occurred to the administrators of football in Bendigo that a contributing factor in the difficulty of clubs such as Kyneton and Maryborough in fielding teams in the under 18s third grade completion is the playing of foot-

ball on Good Friday.

The parents of a sizeable portion of the population may be reluctant to allow their children’s involvement in the early morning starts.

It also seems to have been forgotten that the fielding of a third grade team was a condition of involvement with the league.

It is ironic that the third grade completion has in the recent years been dominated by Sandhurst whose players tend to come from Catholic College.

In the interest of social cohesion and for success, the league should revert to the tradition of not playing football over the Easter weekend.

Mick Sandiford, Bendigo

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A time to embrace ON returning from an overseas holiday how many times do you hear people make the following comments?

“We really don’t know how lucky we are. Our cities are so clean and beautiful,” or “Our standard of living is so good compared to so many other countries.”

It really is worth recognising this Australia Day that we do live in a strong and vibrant country with opportunities galore.

But the key to the celebrations is not the ugly flag waving or jingoist ranting that typified the 2005 Cronulla riots.

Ironically the best and most colourful celebrations are those which embrace our

Editorial Comment multiculturalism and acknowledge the diversity of our nation.

We can be mindful too that this nation has been built on land that was protected and respected by Aboriginal people for thousands of years.

Any comment on Australia Day must also recognise the refugees who have been coming to our country in increasing numbers.

Some of these people have come illegally, desperate to escape war and poverty.

Others have been fortunate enough to find a pathway that

avoids a desperate boat trip and then incarceration.

Whatever view we have about refugees, it is salutary to remember that we are all of us descendants of people looking for a better life, whether they’ve come from Ireland, Italy, Greece or Britain.

And then there are those of us whose ancestors have made the most desperate boat trip of them all – in the hulk of a convict ship.

But Australia Day is a time for joy, not guilt.

It is a time to raise our glasses to our good for-

tune and not choke on the steaks and sausages while we think of those who are starving in the Third World.

Enjoy the holiday, celebrate with friends and if you have an opportunity, share your table with those less fortunate.

The beautiful Indian couple on our cover this week, Jaspreet Kaur and Bhupinder Singh, said their initial loneliness was relieved by a friend, Rosie Anderson.

“We call her our Aussie mother,” Jaspreet said, while holding her baby.

Rosie Anderson has made a real difference to this family.

And she is not alone. So while we’re at it, let’s drink to all the Rosies out there.

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LaTrobe Pro Vice Chancellor Regional THE long wait is finally over for the Bendigo region’s next intake of university students, with first round offers for study made last Monday.

At Bendigo, La Trobe has made offers to more than 1500 students, the vast majority of whom were offered their first preference course.

The enrolment process is not over yet, so students and their families need not panic if they’ve missed out on a VTAC offer so far.

A process called “negotiated offers” is under way and your school and the unis can talk to you about this.

You can still apply direct if you are not a current year 12 student.

We expect to be making offers up to almost the start of teaching in March.

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$40 million that stays in Bendigo.

Only two thirds of our VTAC applications are from current year 12 students.

The rest are from matureage applications, but that really just means everyone else, from every age, every stage of life and every family situation.

We’re really pleased with the outcomes for the Bendigo community pharmacy, law, dentistry and others attract students from every state and overseas to Bendigo.

It is this great mix that makes the Bendigo campus so special.

Overall, 40 per cent, or roughly 2000, of all our students studying in Bendigo come from Bendigo.

By studying and living at home, students and their families save an average of $20,000 yearly in costs to relocate and live in Melbourne. That amounts to

This year there has been a drop of nearly 10 per cent in mature-age applicants.

Last year Christopher Pyne proposed the deregulation of undergraduate fees in Australia.

That process is still playing out in Parliament.

Students receiving their offers today still do not know what fees will be for the last two years of their study.

We know mature-age students are much more worried about the cost of education that current year

12s. Some mature-age applications have mortgages, will be giving up jobs, have families to support and study is an investment they choose to make.

Last October we launched our solution to the problem.

The Inspired Futures initiative targets applicants aged 21 or over from regional Victoria. The initiative offers tailored career counselling, mentoring from current mature-age students and, most importantly, offers the certainty the of La Trobe Fee Guarantee, which means these students will not pay more than 10 per cent above the regulated fee in any year.

We hope this gives them the confidence and certainty they need to make the decision to start studying this year. Having seen the VTAC outcomes, we’ve extended the Inspired Futures deadline to February 13.

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OT on the heels of his two sold out album launch shows, Guy Pearce will join forces with Powderfinger’s Darren Middleton in a double headline performance in Bendigo later this month.

It’s an unexpected collaboration, that makes so much sense.

Aussie movie legend Guy Pearce presenting his first album Broken Bones and Powderfinger’s lead guitarist and songwriter Darren Middleton will be performing live at The Capital Theatre, Saturday, January 31 at 8pm.

A show not to be missed.

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USTRALIA Day is synonymous with lamb chops, a barbecue and a beer, but it would surprise most that the beer they are drinking is not Australian owned.

While the stereotype would suggest we all chug down a VB, Bendigo Beer’s Trev Birks is urging everyone to think before they drink.

“Beers such as VB, Tooheys, XXXX and Carlton Draught are not Australian owned, he said.

“About 95 per cent of the beer market is made up of beer brands owned by international companies.

“Australia Day should mean celebrating what’s great about our country – and drinking beer made and owned by Australians is just one way to do that.”

Mr Birks said that since Bendigo Beer began in 2011, the number of Bendigo venues who have decided against signing restrictive tap contracts with the big two beer companies have grown, providing more choice for customers and, in turn, giving locally owned breweries a chance to compete and grow.

“Brookes Pale Ale is made right here in Bendigo, while Holgate and Tooborac are not far away either,” he said.

“Drinking locally means more jobs are created and of course, fresher beer.”

Bendigo Beer and The Cambrian Hotel are celebrating Australian beer by putting on their annual Australia Day party and pouring some of the best local brews on the market.

“For the first time in Bendigo, we’ll be doing a live simulcast of Australia’s Hottest 100 Beers, as voted by the beer loving public,” Mr Birks said.

“Naturally, Triple J’s Hottest 100 music will be blasting all day as well.”

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WO very special young singer-songwriters will usher the Blues Tram into 2015.

Jazz/folk songstress Eva McGowan and explosively soulful Josh Cashman will deliver two fresh and inventive sets of original music on Saturday.

Blues and roots maestro Colin Thompson is keen to make the event buzz.

“Make the most of a beautiful Saturday afternoon in picturesque Bendigo by riding the rails on a restored vintage Tram while incredibly talented and en-

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gaging musicians entertain you” he said.

The Blues Tram departs from Central Deborah Goldmine at 2pm and returns at about 4.15pm.

Tickets $35 from Bendigo Visitor Centre, phone 1800 813 513. Strictly no BYO – drinks and snacks available to buy.

“The Blues Tram is organised and run by Bendigo Blues and Roots Music Festival, a not-for-profit organisation run by volunteers. Profits are put towards running costs for the annual festival itself, held each year in early November,” Thompson said.

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Monday, January 26 Golden Square Community Pool: Celebrating Australia Day with free events all day from 8am. Free entry all day. Free

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OMMUNICATING with spirits is not an easy feat.

Medium and psychic Deb Webber says she grew up knowing she was different to other people; able to see a world others could not.

Talking on the phone to her, Deb reads me like a book. We’ve never met but she knows my name and job. She turns the pages of my life as though it’s a well-read favourite, even calling me out for lacking a green thumb.

The frank and eerily accurate reading leaves no confusion about the connection between the physical and metaphysical worlds.

“Sometimes it appears like a movie, a jigsaw or looking at a physical figure. It’s like a 3-D picture,” she said.

Taught at an early age how to see spirits, Deb said they often appeared like a 3-D picture.

“You look beyond them into a blur. I can hear their voices or sometimes they sound just like a radio wave. I can touch, smell, feel them,” she said.

At the age of three, Deb saw her first spirit while living in a nursing home.

She says she is blessed to have her ability, enjoying helping people to understand themselves and find peace with their loved ones.

“Everyone has the ability to communicate with spirits but to have it to my degree is quite special. ‘‘There are a lot of good psychics in the world,” she said.

“I think it is quite miraculous and amazing to be able to help comfort someone who has died. It is an honour to witness.”

With a family lineage of mediums, Deb said she grew up knowing not to be scared of the unseen.

“Having this ability is amazing, it is my sanity. It is my life as a human,” she said.

Deb will visit Bendigo on her tour of regional Victoria on Saturday, January 24 at the Bendigo Club.

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Steve and the airshow V Sunny days watching aeroplanes has a downside

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VALON air show returns, and I will be heading there with extra care this year.

I first attended Avalon in the early 1990s, travelling from Cairns, but have been a big fan of airshows for many years.

I have even taken part in them in aircraft and as part of the commentary team at Duxford in the UK. But as an observer I became caught out many a time by the same problem.

The airshow V. This is the name I call the patch of skin in the V of my shirt on my chest.

Trip after trip and year after year I managed to bare all on my V to the sun. Believe me even the UK sun has a real bite in summer.

Sunburn is no fun, and I have become pretty canny over the years.

Slip, Slop, Slap made a big impression on me when I moved to North Queensland in 1989.

But still I missed the V. Earlier this month, the long-suffering Mrs Kendall noticed an impurity in my

lovely Celtic-freckly skin.

Yes, it was in the airshow V. Seems the sun really did have some bite, and I’d been bitten.

Of course thought turned to skin cancer horrors and I rushed off to the doctor.

My usual doctor was on a day off, so I said hello to Dr P. That’s not her name, but you get the drift.

As is their way, Dr P prodded and pushed and decided she could get to work on my sun damage lesion. She suggested a punch biopsy, but I decided to have the whole think cut out.

I was trapped again in the grasp of the medicos, and

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of course full bloods were ordered. Yuk. Anyway, come Tuesday of this week I was flat on my back with the bright lights in my eyes and a scalpel wielding GP hovering close.

Before this we had gone through the horrors of the local anaesthetic injections.

Ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch.

Small sting my eye.

Anyway, then we moved on to the main event “Do you feel pressure or pain?” Dr P asked.

My eyes were closed, I was gripping the side of the couch, and my nose was sweating, but I could barely feel any pain.

I had to admit it was just a bit stingy.

Soon it was time for the stitch. The stitch turned into eight stitches, and I was surprised to notice tears in my eyes.

“I’ve never made a man cry before,” Dr P said as I commented on the tears. It was just a strange reaction to the perceived stress of the event.

I seem not to be very good with scalpels and needles.

Job done, Dr P said it was time to talk about my blood results. But that, as they say, is another story.

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Dear Dotty, I’ve just had relatives visiting, and although they brought an inexpensive rice dish to share for the first day’s meal, they didn’t offer to contribute to the cost of food for the remaining two days.

This amounted to quite an expense when you count meals, nibblies, cheeses etc.

Should I have said something, or am I being ungenerous?

Gloria, Axedale Dear Gloria, I really do sympathise. What do they think that food grows on trees? Wanders around paddocks? Here are a couple of suggestions. Take to your bed in the afternoon, read a book or have a nap and don’t get up until you can smell the aroma of cooking wafting under the door.

Another idea is to have a cooking competition. You brightly say, “Let’s all play Masterchef and I’ll be the judge.”

That way you get to salaciously grind and suck away on tasty titbits while your guests wait anxiously for your scores.

Another woman I know plans the menu ahead of time and allocates the recipes to her relatives before hand. She usually forgets to allocate herself a dish as well. Ah the joys of holidays.

Dear Dotty, If one more of my children complain they don’t have anything to do I’ll scream. What to do with them over the holidays?

June, Strathdale

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Dear June, Steal a set of number plates and put them on your car. You then wear a balaclava so your children don’t recognise you, drive your car to a supermarket carpark and lock them in the car. (You can leave the window down a little bit I suppose.)

You can then stand behind a pillar and watch while outraged strangers try to open the car and ring the police.

You are also providing a community service here by laying on some entertainment for bored shoppers.

Once the police have taken the children away you can go home, put on the telly, pop the Sav Blanc and have a good rest.

Depending on how much time you want, I reckon you can get away with up to three days, you ring the police and tell them your children have gone missing.

Your excuse is that someone swapped the plates and hijacked the car. Meantime you collapsed from a mysterious sleeping disease. As for the subsequent trauma on your children it will give them something to talk about for show and tell when they go back to school.

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Bendigo Smartphones are also one of the few repairers who use the chemically toughened Corning Gorilla Glass 3, providing the most durable and scratch resistant screens available.

“Gorilla Glass might cost a few dollars more but works out cheaper in the long run as it really is superior to the cheaper screens which we are replacing all the time,” Joseph said as he snapped a new screen into place on a phone.

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DRESS CODE: Students spent two weeks in India.

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EN students studying at La Trobe University’s Bendigo Campus have returned from a two week trip to India studying Indian herbal medicine and the Indian pharmacy system. The students studied at the prestigious JSS University.

Dr Mike Angove, Senior Lecturer of Pharmacy, said this was the first time that a large group of La Trobe Pharmacy students had visited the university through an exchange program.

“It further cements our relationship with JSS University, who are world leaders in research related to herbal

medicine and other areas of pharmacy practice.”

Dr Angove and the students each received $2000 grants for travel and accommodation expenses through the federal government’s AsiaBound Grants Program.

Pharmacy student Teagan Van Der Drift said the trip provided an opportunity to learn about the differences between the Indian and Australian pharmacy systems.

“The best part was having the opportunity to immerse myself into the culture study with Indian students and comparing their experiences of the industry with my own.”

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HE Centre State Rodders are back, and they mean business.

It’s that time again, and the rodders are all set to hold their 23rd Swap Meet event.

It all happens at the Bendigo trotting track on Sunday during the Australia day weekend.

There will be stalls galore with every little pice you could ever be looking for, and plenty of cars to see.

If you’re looking to attend it’s $6 a head, and if you want a pre-booked stall you need to book today. Swap sites can be picked up on the day from 6am.

Rodder Darren McGregor is a Ford man through and through and

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“I’ve never had one for sale, but people seem to pry them out of me,” he said.

“I have been involved with the Centre State Rodders since the mid-1990s, and I have a big interest in Fords. Ever since I was a kid I have just liked them.”

Mr McGregor has a couple of 1930s Fords which are not heavily modified.

“I have a 1934 and a 1932 which are pretty stock,” he said.

“But there will plenty there that have had lots of work done to them.”

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All in the family

I

T was early in the 20th century, most likely 1906, that Charles Melbourne Dawe went into partnership with his uncle Frederick Napoli Prescott. Charles Dawe, had in many respects, a similar background in training, as did Mr Prescott.

Mr Dawe was sent from Melbourne to Bendigo to begin his career when 14 years-of-age, as a clock, watchmaker and repairer, however he also branched out into designing and manufacturing jewellery.

Most of the lines that Mr Prescott carried were at that stage already commercially made with the majority being imported from Britain or Europe.

Mr Dawe also went on to train as an optician, this being encouraged by uncle Frederick.

As mentioned in an earlier article, the Prescotts did not have any children of their own, although they did adopt a son, Roderick.

Mr Prescott looked towards young Charles Dawe as the person who would take over his well established business in Mitchell Street. A matter of interest was that Mr Dawe went to live with the Prescotts for some time at their home on the corner of Garsed and Arthur streets.

One of their near neighbours in Garsed Street was none other than prominent joiner and timber merchant

G J Sweeney. Mr Prescott was on very intimate terms with Mr Sweeney as later Mr Dawe was also to have a great relationship with the family.

Charles married Epsom woman, Amelia Wilhelmina Scheuffele at her parent’s home Wahlheim on August 29, 1906.

The Reverend J Crookson conducted the ceremony. Amelia’s father Wilhelm was a viticulturalist and orchardist, much of the soil on his property had been covered through flooding of the Bendigo Creek by puddler’s sludge, making it far less productive than previously.

The newlyweds were to build their home at 270 White Hills Road (Napier Street). Mr Dawe became heavily involved in the White Hills community, being active on a number of local committees.

I had written back in November 2009 that, Mr Dawe came up with the concept drawings and design for the Memorial Arch which was erected at the White Hills Botanical Gardens.

Charles Melbourne Dawe, was born in Melbourne, hence the middle name. His father was also called Charles and mother named Jessie nee Brown, having married in 1878.

The family lived in Richmond. Charles Melbourne Dawe was the eldest of

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CITY LIFE: The Dawe’s home in Barkly Street, St Kilda.

four surviving children, Ivy, Claude and Coral.

Charles’ father had been a magician, drawing room entertainer, created stage settings and was interior decorator in Melbourne, dealing particularly with the grand buildings erected during the building boom of the 1880s. Later the Dawe family moved to the double storied bluestone house in Barkly Street, St Kilda.

The property where Mr Prescott and Mr Dawe’s business was located, was owned by the Backhaus Estate, and administrated through the Sandhurst Trustees.

The redevelopment of the site on the corner of Mitchell and Hargreaves streets occurred during 1910. AA Meyer was the contractor for the Melbourne architectural firm of Keogh and Austen for this prominent location.

Renaissance in style, as the building was described, and appropriately for a

business of this kind, a large clock was placed in the upper pediment. All the interior woodwork was of English oak with pressed decorative metal ceilings, this was almost a novelty for Bendigo.

As the majority of the building facing the street on the ground floor was given over to show windows the main support for the upper floor masonry was on large steel beams. Upstairs were the repair, work and manufacturing departments.

At the time when the new shop premises were constructed, the verandah which went around the two street frontages was entirely of iron.

Despite the solidity of the verandah, it was one of the many that had to be demolished through the demand of the Bendigo City Council.

It was a delight, to see a duplicate verandah being replaced on this building in recent decades.

OR many readers, holidays are a time for catching up on that pile of books that have accumulated on the bedside table. But this Christmas I struggled in my quest to find that magical book which would transport me far from away Bendigo’s relentless days of heat.

Part of the problem I think lays in the fact that many of my favourite novelists are now dead.

(Small point I know, but death does seem to get in the way of doing your job).

Long gone are the days when I could rely on Iris Murdoch’s annual book. Inevitably set against England’s cold and wintry background, her books’ characters typically squirmed and writhed with the moral issues of their complicated inter-relationships.

And of course we lost P D James last year who never let me down.

However, there were one or two finds that I can recommend, if not rave about. One was John Saffran’s Murder in Mississippi which won the Ned Kelly Award for Best True Crime. In his typically audacious approach to his projects, Saffran investigates the murder of a white supremacist by a 23-yearold black man.

Disturbingly he has us examine the baddies of his subjects in an unexpected sympathetic light.

As far as the hot weather is concerned, Hannah Kent’s debut novel, Burial Rights, is as a good as a dip in the pool. Set in Iceland in 1829, Kent explores the true story of Agnes Magnudottir. Agnes was the last person publicly executed in Iceland (with an axe).

Convicted of murder, and while awaiting her execution, there were no prisons in Iceland, Agnes

spent her last winter living with a family in their croft.

It sounds cliched, but the frozen and eerie landscape really does play a major role in this atmospheric book.

Another compelling nonfiction book is Barrie Cassidy’s moving account of his father’s war experiences, Private Bill: In Love and War. Told in a straightforward manner, Cassidy allows the suffering of his father, who spent much of the second world war as a POW. There is no need for hyperbole when a brave man stands alone.

And while on the subject of war books, Laura Hillebrand’s Unbroken is one of hell of a ripping yarn. Based on the life of Louis Zamperini, a second-world-war bombardier, who survived horrific experiences as a Japanese POW, Unbroken has recently been made into a movie. But don’t see it. Nothing could beat the vividly realised scenes of this book.

Meantime for Anne Tyler fans, it is rumoured that her latest book A Spool of Blue Thread will be her final one. Centred around the idiosyncrasies of a Baltimore family, it is characteristically absorbing. Oh dear, does this mean I’m going to lose another reliable summer read?

Hang in there Ms Tyler, write another just one more book, please?

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HEALTH & SPIRITUALITY Learn about Alternative Wellness

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Digger & Trenching Service •Post Holes •Trenching •Ripping •Rotary Hoeing •Levelling •4 in 1 Bucket Phone: 0419 471 541

Aromatherapy, Massage, Reiki Reiki, Kinesiology Kinesiology, Theta, Naturopathy, Meditation, Flower Essences, Nutrition, Energy Readings, Mediumship, plus more! Includes: Talks, demonstrations, healings & FREE Gifts Wednesday Mornings from February 11th Call Maxine 0418 369-685 for early bird price $89

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TRAINING & EDUCATION

Shape Your Future at On Track COURSES AVAILABLE IN: Childcare Aged Care Enrol now Youth Work for 2015 Mental Health Courses.

Computers Places filling Hospitality fast!

Retail Engineering Welding Small Engine Maintenance Plus much more...

UPCOMING SHORT COURSES. Get your Food Safety Supervisors Certificate Learn the skills required to supervise hygeine procedures in hospitality and tourism enterprises.

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

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

Ph 5446 7057 or 0418 370 917.

CARPENTER

Quality work No job too small Free quotes Ph Kevin 0421 397 960

CAR REMOVALS. Ph 0402 775 329

TAYLORS CLEANING

CONCRETER

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

CONCRETING

Cameron Concrete Domestic & Commercial.

For all your concrete requirements..

Call Rod 0400 611 016 Free Quotes & advice.

30 years experience

EPSOM PAVING Pathways, Patios Garden Edging etc.

Ken Tresize Ph 0419 374 062

GARDEN MAINTENANCE

Quality Work, Mowing, Weed Spraying, Rose Pruning, and All General Maintenance. Phone Neil 0473 486 130

HANDYMAN SERVICE

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

0427 096 404

Worksafe Prov #HO7451

THE IRON LADY LAUNDRY SERVICE

Special Offer 2015 Your basket of up to 30 garments incl pick-up & return from $50 Washing service also avail. Call Now on 0439 374 389 Conds apply*

Specialising in office, domestic & exit cleans.

Ph 0417 911 254

Pricing subject to change, all payments are strictly COD, No eft, cheques or account services available.

CLEANING & CARPET

Classifieds 1300 558 385

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

CLEANING SERVICE Small homes & flats. $18 per hour Seniors $15 per hour Ph 0408 368 451

COMPUTER SICK?

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.

COMPUTER SUPPORT

Tuesday 27January Time: 9am - 4pm Cost: $100

12 Hall St, Eaglehawk Ph: 03 5446 3477 Email: ontrack@feo.net.au www.ontrack.vic.edu.au

In Home

Reasonable Rates 7 days Extended hours Ph Shaun 0400 811 880

CONCRETER

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

Seniors Discount Free quotes.

Ph. 0422 424 348.

CONCRETER Driveways Paths etc Free Quotes

Ph. 0428 381 925

TRAINING & EDUCATION

Lawn Mowing, Whipper Snipping

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

Delivery of Garden Products

Spraying (Roundup) $35 per hr/ $30 pen

Rubbish Removal $70 per

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

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Skilled Handyman • Holes Patched • Renovations • Painting

Ph Mick 5448 5402 or 0407 448 249

Will travel within a 50km radius of Bendigo

LAWN MOWING

PJ TAYLOR

NO tyres or rock/clean fill. Cash only

Whipper snippering, rubbish removal. $30 per hour.

Ph 0413 814 406

GOOD AS GOLD

5446 1422 0448 713 499

PLASTER

Painting Service

Interior & Exterior.

Very reasonable rates.

For a free quote phone Rod 0414 470 573

PANEL BEATING

Spray painting, rust repairs.

25 yrs experience, cheap rates. Ph 5443 1710 or 0401 915 906.

PAPERWORK getting on top of you?

Accounts, Data Entry, Bookkeeping, Admin Ph. Liz: 0404 837 724

TRADIES To advertise in this section please call

1300 558 385

AIR CONDITIONING

TempTech AIR CONDITIONING

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

To make sure you stay COOL this summer

All types of plastering. • Home Maintenance • Tiling • Painting • Carpentry. Free quotes.

Ph. Brian 0407 679 618

TILING

Wall and Floor Tiler Waterproofing Complete Bathroom Renovations Plaster repairs Painting

0475 690 123 WEED CONTROL

Driveways, Fencelines, Boundaries, Blocks large or small, Fire Breaks Phone 0473 486 130

Local Classifieds Just

$2.85

POST HOLES

Millers Holes Mobile 0418 510 217.

per line

RENOVATOR

Over 30Yrs Exerience • Interior Design • Building Design

Michael 0417 736 232

(5 LINE MINIMUM)

1300 558 385

BIN HIRE Negatives, Film, Slides & Photos Scanned to CD 1-20 $3.00 Ea 21-50: $2.00 Ea 100+ 50c Ea Protect originals, Share with Family.

0420 278 951

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Skip Bin Hire

• Domestic

• Commercial

• Competitive rates

• Loading available

SPLIT SYSTEMS

Will beat any written quote Ph 0419 367 071

• Locally owned & operated

ASSEMBLY / INSTALLATION

Phone Nathan: 0407 972 717

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bendigotemptech@hotmail.com

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

Installation & Assembly Service

Golden City

AIR CONDITIONING SERVICES • Evaporative cooler services • Split system installations • Service to all makes and models • Domestic and Commercial

Phone Mark 0418 507 302 RTA: AU 00296

ANTENNAS

TV Tuning from $40

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

+

PLASTERER

Phone Ron on 5447 7823 or 0431 609 423

Beds, Bunks, Cots, Furniture, Flat Packs, BBQ’s Trampolines, Play Equipment, Picture Hanging

Phil Pollard Ph 0403 134 581 iassembleit.com.au

BATHROOMS & KITCHENS

KITCHEN, BATHROOMS

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

ABN: 62 094 744 216

HEALTH SERVICES

CLASSIFIEDS • 25 CLASSIFIEDS • 3

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PH 0417 511 159

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

BLINDS & CURTAINS

Southern Cross Blinds & Awnings

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

PHONE/FAX 5447 9011 141 High Street, Kangaroo Flat www.southerncrossblinds.com

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Services Offered

Bendigo Weekly

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

LITTLE RIPPER

Local Classifieds DISPLAY ADS

Digger Service

$7.25 per cm/col

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

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

Ph: Glenn or Donna

1300 558 385

5446 7163 or 0418 510 074

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

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

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

Post Holes Trenches Site Cleans Pools Driveways Site Cuts 5 ton Excavator with Post Hole Attachment and Rock Breaker

Pete’s

James Sherlock Ph: 0407 472 775

Big or small we fix it all!

• Systems built • Repairs and upgrades • Network and internet connections • Virus and Spyware removal

Jeoff Milne 5447 2476 Mob 0425 728 336

sherlocksoilworks@hotmail.com

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING 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

Computer & IT Problems?

Onsite Computer Services for Home and Business

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

• 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.

GARDEN SERVICES

GAME ON GARDENING When reliable service matters!

CALL STEVE 0408 928 763

www.techeadit.com.au | steve@techeadit.com.au

• Mowing • Edging • Pebble Paths • Yard tidy and removal • Landscaping & Garden maintenance

Free quotes - we look after you

Gary 0422 854 620

CONCRETING

Cave’s Concreting

4 Seaso Seasons Garden Care

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

0409 173 754 Peter

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

BUILDERS

BUILDERS

Mowing and Maintenance Repairs completed within 24 hours

LEON BEATTY 0415 503 875

200 - 600mm diameter

GARDEN SERVICES

Sherlock Soil Works Excavator Bobcat Tipper

Bobcat & Tipper Hire Backhoe Trenching Post Hole Borer

COMPUTERS

FREE QUOTES, 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE Ph 0429 002 678

CONCRETE PIPING

HANDYMAN SERVICES

thebeattles@bigpond.com

Specialising in alterations & additions

Call Ron 0438 569 385

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

Commercial C i l Domestic New Houses Insurance Labour Hire Fences Free Quotes

Ti Timber b Fl Floors Decks Pergolas Stairs Builder

NO OBLIGATION QUOTES PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

Ph: 0438 246 065

E: jd.bobcat.services@gmail.com

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

BUILDERS

Tired of Waiting for a Tradesman

• Carpentry • Plastering • Painting • Concrete & Landscaping

REC 7821

Please call to discuss your requirements: Justin: 0488 799 100 www.fngbuild.com.au

CARPENTERS

All Types Of Work 30 Years Experience

PH PAUL 0402 299 819

PAUL EYLES CARPENTRY 20 YEARS LOCAL EXPERIENCE

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

GARDAM E X C AVA T I O N

0418 508 993

Licenced drainer 31741

Central Victoria 13 11 98

All aspects of residential and commercial building work:

CARPENTER

1.5 TONNE MINI EXCAVATOR FOR HIRE

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

ELECTRICIAN

Renos Extensions Verandahs Decking

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

GREG SMITH

DB-U38390

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

ELECTRICIANS

• 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 •

Registered

Decks/Stairs

Specialising in Renovations All Trades Available Search PEC on Facebook

PH 0418 129 487

0418 507 709 A/H 5448 3333

ELECTRICIANS

Geoff Williams Electrical Installations

Over 40 Years Service

REC 4085

Site Clearing Driveways Excavation Laser Levelling Rubbish Removal

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

The Home Handyman

• Gutter & Window Cleaning • Deck, pergolas, verandah repairs and building • Painting • Plastering • Carpentry • Fences • Floating floors

NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL

Ph Dave 0439 113 795 HOME MAINTENANCE

Phone: 0417 329 802 ELECTRICIANS

DARELLY ELECTRICAL D 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

Email for Quote: pauleyles50@gmail.com

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

CLEANING SERVICES

FENCING / GATES

OZ PRO FENCING Solar Panel & Window Cleaning

NO JOB TOO SMALL

• Carpentry • Tiling • Painting • Plastering • Pergolas • Decks

CALL PETER 0409 422 271 Email: bhmpeter@hotmail.com

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Increase the efficiency of your Solar Panels

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

HOMES EACH WEEK

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Services Offered KITCHENS

Rilex Interiors

Is your kitchen needing an update?

Call Rilex Interiors for a FREE QUOTE and advice.

• Kitchens • Vanities • Walk in robes • All custom joinery • Flat Packs • Replacement bench tops • No job too small

PAINTERS / DECORATORS

THE PLUMBING MAINTENANCE SPECIALISTS

0400 493 491 cramptonpainting@gmail.com CRAMPTON PAINTING & DECORATING

Call Mark Kingston 0439 941 248

Painter & Decorator

LANDSCAPING

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

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

PH: 0418 822 911

• Qualified tradesmen • Landscaping • Commercial and residential property maintenance

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

LAWN MOWING

Quotation gladly given

Edge Gardening and Mowing

MOBILE BATHROOMS

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

0417 057 010 PLASTERERS

CLAY ANSTEE PLASTERING clayanstee@gmail.com 248 Arnold Street, Bendigo

0408 859 735 PLUMBERS

Peter Carr Plumbing & Gasfitting Pty. Ltd.

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

PLUMBERS NSTO

• 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

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Email: classifieds@bendigopublishing.com

Master Plumber

No

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 QUALITY WORK AT THE RIGHT PRICE!

We load for you!

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PO Box 54, Eaglehawk

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

7 Days a Week No job too small or too big

Green Waste Green Waste Special

0423 402 474

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SPOUT CLEANING

ROOFING

SUPERIOR

ROOFING

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

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

SPOUT CLEANING

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

EXPERTS IN ALL ASPECTS OF ROOFING 5444 2028

0438 632 219

STORAGE

Classifieds 1300 558 385

SUBDIVISION

SUBDIVIDE 10 SIZES FROM $20 PER WEEK � Free Use of Courtesy Trailer � 7 Days Access & On-Site � Electronic Surveillance Security NEW AND USED BOXES AND PACKING MATERIALS AVAILABLE

5448 4499 BENDIGO 87-89 MIDLAND HWY www.centrestateselfstorage.com

NE

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Greg Hicks st same day Plumbing Fajosebrvtoicoesmall

License No. 32710

4 Nolan Street, Bendigo

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

0430 712 108

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

544 33 999

Formally “Spider Sprayers”

RUBBISH REMOVAL

For a free quote, call Luke on

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Call David/Bronwyn

PEST CONTROL

Specialising in all general plumbing, kitchen & bathroom renovations.

& MAINTENANCE SERVICES

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

0438 083 139 www.bettabathroomhire.com.au

Contact us on 5439 3660

Call Phill Hutchings on

Rubbish RubbishRemoval Removal Pruning Pruning

Mobile: 0401 337 083

Blocked drains? We have the latest technology in drain clearing equipment, including camera and locator.

Inspection, identification including recorded footage of drain blockages, repairs or replacement of drains - call us today.

TRIPPA’S T RIPPA’S P PAINTING AINTING SERVICE S ERVICE

Stuart Erwin 0407 667 900 Cameron Rogister 0411 956 937

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

We specialise in all hot water service repairs and replacements.

We service and install: • Air Conditioners • Burst Pipes • Gas Cooktops • Renovations • Taps • Gas Ovens • Toilets • Gas Heaters • Basins • Laundry Troughs

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

Specialising in Landscape construction

LawnMowing Mowing Lawn WeedControl Control Weed Fertilising Fertilising

RUBBISH REMOVAL

C.P.D

FREE FRIENDLY QUOTES • Over 10 years Experience • New and old homes • Texturings • ALL your painting needs

www.rilexinteriors.com.au rilexinteriors@bigpond.com

PAVING & LANDSCAPING

by Phil Carman

PLUMBERS

IS YOUR BLOCK 2000M 2 OR LARGER? Would you like to make MONEY? Develop your land at NO COST TO YOU! Contact us to find out how:

info@udevelopconsultancy.com.au www.udevelopconsultancy.com.au

KARIM 0435 147 045 TILING

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

FLOOR & WALL TILING www.thelocalphonebook.com.au

1300 850 342

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

Kyle 0421 255 044

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

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Services Offered TREE LOPPING

SMITHS Quality tree and Stump Removal

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

CARAVAN Jack, Trail.A.Mate New $330 Sell $200 Ph 5449 7128 EC very little use

DRUMS (2) 44 Gal. Lids & Taps, suit water/grain $25 Ph 5441 8984

LADIES Slippers Sz 7, Never worn, still in box $10 ono 0476 077 570

POWER Board, auto, Energy Saver, New. $15 Ph 5447 7275

STANDARD lamp, wooden base and cream shade $35 Ph 5447 7050

FERRET Carry box, EC, worth $50 Sell $25 Phone 0411 758 279

LARGE Backpack, as new, $20 Ph 5442 1507

PRESSURE Hose cleaner $30 Ph 5441 7448

CHEAP REDGUM SPLIT FIREWOOD

LAWNMOWER Flymo turbo Compact 350.

Used once. $95 Phone Jacqui 5449 6948

PRINTER, colour, Brother.

DCP-385C As new, $30 ONO Ph 5448 5455

SUNBEAM Horse Clippers, excellent condition.

Tested and Tagged $275 ONO Ph 5443 5829

SUMMERTIME SPECIALS

LOUNGE Suite, Green padded, 3 seater couch + 2 Chairs EC $250 Phone 0421 453 190

CD Storage drawers, black, $10 Ph 5447 7275 CRYSTAL Chandeleir 5 Light, Very decorative, EC $100 Ph 5449 7128

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

CHAINSAW Homelite, Ideal camping, Carry box, EC $50 0407 714 038

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

COMPUTER desk, in Excellent condition. $55 Ph evenings: 5443 4582

David Smith

WATER BORING

Murray’s Water Boring FREE SITE INSPECTIONS

• Founders of “No water, No charge”” • Family owned and operated • Over 90 years combined experience (Three Generations) 0428 518 159 or 0428 452 175 • Largest modern rigs murraydrilling@bigpond.com

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$7.25 per cm/col

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

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For Sale FOR SALE 2 SEATER lounge with 2 recliner chairs, Green fabric $250 ONO Ph 5441 7448 AB Circle, including DVD $30 Phone 0419 970 725 ARMCHAIR, 1970's style, brown vinyl, steel frame $50 Ph 5442 5552 ARTIFICIAL Gerberas, 18 stems, 2 stems grass $5 Ph 0476 077 570 ASST. Craft Magazines, EC Donation to charity.

Ph 0476 077 570

FOR SALE AUSTRALIAN Bird books for sale, and Orchids books Mixed prices Phone 5447 4078

BSE Rugby Jumper Sz 10 $25 Ph 5439 5881

BABY Portacot Steelcraft $40 Phone 5447 7050

BARK CHIPS

BSE girls shorts Sz 12 & 16 $10each Ph 5439 5881

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

COUCH, 2 seater, Green & Bone check pattern $80 Ph 0409 836 116 COUCH, 7 seater, modular chocolate.

EC. Paid $2800 Sell $1500 has double sofa bed. Phone: 0447 659 630 CRUSOE College girls grey shorts. Fit 12-14yo $10 Ph 0408 538726 CRUSOE College summer dress. Fit 12-14 year old. $20 Ph 0408 538726 DEEP fryer, electric, as new $35 Ph 5447 7050

FOR SALE

BSE Boys complete uniform inc beanie & cap fit 14-16yrs 0400 286 563

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

TILL THE END OF FEB

CHILD'S Slide, Metal, Good Conditon $30 Phone 0409 351 402

12M TRUCK LOAD $1100 OR HALF TRUCK LOAD $600

For further details Phone Clint

CORNER TV Cabinet, wood, 190 x 90 $60 Ph 5441 7448

0427 506 160

BSE PE Polo Shirt (3) $10 each Ph 5439 5881 BSE School shorts, Girls Sz18 EC $20 Phone 5442 5552 BUNK bed Timber with mattresses $50 Phone 5443 2045 CAMPHOR laurel timber slabs x 2, 2m 40cm Long x 50cm Wide x5cm Thick, $300 each Phone 5441 2303 CANVAS paintings, new x 2, contemporary design $10 ea Ph 5444 5836

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DINING Chairs (x6) Suede seats, Excellent Condition $175 Phone 0407 714 038 DINING SETTING, as new, 6 Seater, suede chairs, Chocolate colour, Cost $650 Sell $325 Ph 0417 322 577 DOLL "Evergreen" 40yrs old, GC, $20 Ph 5448 4556 DOLL "Uneeda" Old Style, GC, 28cm, hard plastic $12 Ph 5448 4556

0427 349 549

FRIDGES

and Freezers. Top brands from $195. Fully recond, 6 mths wty. 283 High St, G/Sq. Ph. 5441 1955 FUCHSIA Plants suitable for standards & baskets.

This years stock. $5.00 Ph 5442 7974 FUTON for sale $25 Phone 0409 524 093

GALAXY TAB 3 LITE, 7inch 8G, WiFi Tablet, white. Brand New, Still sealed in box, Unwanted Xmas gift, comes with a new case. $170 ono. Ph 0403 785 555 GARDEN Stakes, hard wood $7 Doz. Ph 5446 1310 GIRLS clothes sizes 7 & 8, 35 + items EC $35 Phone 0409 351 402 GIRTON Boys Uniforms sz 8-14 Phone 0419 112 867 Evenings GIRTON blazer $50 Ph 0458 470 890 GIRTON Summer Dress $30 Ph 0458 470 890 HAY New season Oaten hay sml squares $7 Wheat Straw sml squares $4 Phone 0439 296 455

HAY

DOLL'S Stroller, 3 wheeler, As New, $15 Suit 3-6yrs P 5448 4556 DOLLSHOUSE with wooden furniture EC $50 Ph 0417 150 981 DRAPES green pinch pleat w/track blockout 1.8 x 2.13 $60 ph 5449 7128 DRILL press, 16 speed, floor mount, Excellent Condition, Peerless $300 Phone 0407 714 038

Rolls & Small Squares Phone Justin 0428 496 800 HILLS Solarlight Clothes Line, As new, still in box, $260 ONO Phone 5447 8046 or 0412 744 654 INSULATION, 3.5 yellow batts, 9 sq mtrs, half price, $25 each. Ph 0439 371 301 or 0438 416 924

LUCERNE HAY ROLLS 5x4 Ph 0418 319 032 LUXAFLEX slim venetians (4) Oatmeal, Var sizes $50 all. 0419 970 725 MAGAZINES: "My Weekly" (x40) $10 lot Ph 5442 1507 MAGAZINES: "Peoples Friend" (x40) $10 lot Ph 5442 1507 MOTHER of the Bride Outfit, Jade Green $15 Ph 0403 573 674 NEW Carpet, 5.3 x 3.60 $180 3.4 x 3.60 $90 Both fawn coloured Nylon Plush Kennington Ph 0431 210 172 NIKE womens runners, Exc Cond, SZ8.5 $30 Phone 5442 4512 OUTDOOR Setting, Cane table w/glass top + 6 chairs w/cushions, as new, $550 Ph 0411 017 576 WATER Purifier, Stainless Steel $40 Ph 0411 017 576 PAIR of Pewter Shoes Size 7.5 $15 Ph 0403 573 674

PRINTER, colour, Brother.

DCP-385C As new, $35 ONO Ph 5448 5455 PRINTER/Copier/Scanner Canon, Black & White, EC $70 ONO 5444 4336 3 PIECE lounge suite, lounge w/2 recliners + 2 Rocker recliners. Beige fabric Excellent Cond $999 Ph 0400 041 633 RECLINER, cloth covered, EC $100 Ph 5447 2784 RECOLLECTIONS Floor Lamp $20 Phone 0419 970 725 RIOBI Blower, electric, brand new $80 ONO Phone 0439 280 682

SWINGSET, including slide $10Phone 5447 7407 TOOLBOX large timber, lockable $25 Ph 5446 1310

TOP SOIL

Sieved $35 per metre, 4 metre min. delivery 8m & 10m also avail.

Garden Mix $50 a metre.

Garden Rocks also avail.

Phone 0418 306 548 or 0428 100 770 TRAVEL Bag, beige, large size, many zip pockets, EC $10 Ph 5444 5836 TREE - Cape Virgilia, 2M $50 Ph 0437 567 073, 5443 4484 VACOLA preserving bottles, lids & clips $25 Ph 5447 7511

SAFE, Antique T.Skidmore, 600 x 450 x 450 Early chemist Bendigo history Exc Con. $1500 Ph 0407 714 038 SEWING Machine, Elizabeth, old style, GC $50 Ph 5447 2221 SHARK Steam pocket mop, New, $60 Ph 0417 164 756 Eaglehawk SHOWER 900mm base, wall, taps VGC $100 Phone 5443 2045

WADERS, sz 9, Trousers style $20 Ph 5447 7275

WATER TANKS AND DRUMS

3300 lt $690. 5000 lt $860. 2000 lt $495 2500 lt Slimline $750.

Drums 200lt $25.

www.ebsary.com.au 161 McIvor Hwy Ph 5443 6740

WCB girls asst uniforms, Sz10-12 GC from $10 Phone 0407 484 113

Straw $6 Min 12 bales Free delivery or pick up Bendigo Ph 0427 304 600

SHOWERHEAD, flexispray as new, 3 spray settings $15 Ph 5447 7762

WESTINGHOUSE Fridge /Freezer, As New, Exc Cond. 280L, 1488 x 53 w x 66, White, $400 Phone 5446 3769

SHREK Woody & Donkey large soft toys $50 Ph 0417 150 981

WINE barrels (2) Excellent Conditon $190 Each Ph 0438 424 842

POOL Clark above ground 9 x 4.8 x 1.2 All Accessories, pool fence, paving. Offers accepted.

Golden Gully Ph 0428 109 164

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

SIEVED TOP SOIL

WOODEN wardrobe w/2 drawers, $100 ONO Ph 5441 7448

PEA STRAW $7.50

POOL TABLE and accessories, in Good condition $700 Ph 5448 5022 HALL table, gold painted metal frame 2 glass shelves $25 54461310

SINGLE Bed Mattress + Base x 2 $50 each Phone 5442 5552 SKYPE Set, Phillips, full set w/ 2 phones, $30 Phone 5439 3054

WOOLWORTHS Animal Cards, various available, no charge Ph 0403 573 674 XMAS Tree decorations, asst + lights (approx 35) EC $25. 0411 758 279

SOIL

PORTA Potti 165, Thetford $30 Ph 5449 7128

Compost with manures and straw mix.

Can deliver Bgo or pick up. Ph 0427 304 600

PORTACOT, in box + Baby cot comforter 2pc set, all NEW $60 Ph 54421837

SPA matt & blower unit for home bath $85. Ph 5447 7511

GATES steel frame pickets, 3M opening, 5M with 2 side panels $350 Ph 5449 7128

SPIDERMAN suit, extra mask, Sz 7-10 EC, $25 (Marvel) 0411 758 279

WARDROBE, Timber veneer, $20 Ph 5441 7936

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AUCTION - Wednesday 28th JAN - 3 pm 116 Hattam Street, Golden Square 680 lots of Antiques & Collectables on offer to commence 2015:

inc:- Sup late VIc matching Burr Wal 9 door chest, D/table & Tiled M/top w/stand, (ex Lancells) Vic Burr Wal Canterbury What-not, Georgian Mah press, 8dwr chest, Vic Mah S/ boards, 6 Vic spade back chairs, Standard lamps, 1/2 round L/Light cabs, Edw B/W ladies R/top desk, Oak hall stands, Vic cedar chests. chiff, disp cabs, Vic Wal ladies & gents chairs, Auto trolleys, book cases, Dining setting, Pine farmhouse tables, Cottage chairs, Edw Pine Dutchess chests, Vic Iron & Brass beds, Cab gramaphone, L/Lite kit cab, meat safes, ice chest, Pianola, music cab, pianola rolls, Fully restored Jinker, Leather arm chairs, old teachers desk, orig cast verandah lace garden furn, Long case clocks, kero lamps, paintings, prints, mirrors, old tools, etc, etc.

Collectables: R/Albert, R/Winton, R/Doulton, Carlton Ware, Wedgewood, Brass Carriage clock, Cutlery, Canteen, Quality EP Tea & Coffee services, Ant ref books, Estate & Costume Jewellery etc, etc.

FULL INSPECTION: Sat 9 - 5pm also 9am Day of Sale.

CONTACT: Dennis 5442 2689 or Vernon 5441 4168 or

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WANTED TO BUY GOLD BUYER

of Nuggets & bars, Get paid what you deserve!

Call us today Geoff 0408 565 057

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WANTED

CAR PARTS

SCRAP WANTED

For Fridges & Freezers, in GWO up to 25yrs.

Washing Machines up to 7yrs old.

Ph. 5441 1955

TRACTOR Tyres Wanted, Two used tyres size 14 00 28 Ph 5443 2583

WANTED Datsun 240k or skyline, complete car or for parts, cash paid 0400949779

AGISTMENT

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

GARAGE SALES

MOTOR BIKES

HORSE AGISTMENT AVAILABLE - 9 acres Ph 0438 946 698

20 RAYMOND AVE, FLORA HILL Saturday from 7am, General household and Garage items

Ph: 5442 2523 SMS: 0411 627 348 Email mhyett1952@yahoo.com.au

FORD Falcon Ghia Wheels (x5) 15" with wheel nuts $300 Firm. Ph 0447 244 761

WRECKING

2007 Mitsubishi Lancer, 2.4L Man, 133,000ks, leather interior w/5 Mags, body kit, RWC Reg May 2015 (UOF085) $6500 Ph 0411 813 316

MECHANICS VOLVO MERCEDES BENZ BMW VOLKSWAGON PEUGOT

Specialising In

WRECKING

1300 558 385

DRAGON CITY MOTOR WRECKERS

COMBINED GARAGE SALE 70 BRIGHT ST, E/HAWK Saturday 9am-2pm.

Furniture, Baby Goods, and lots more

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

ADOPT-A-PET OPT A Female, 1 year 2 months

Sash

32 HOMEBUSH DRIVE JUNORTOUN Saturday 24th January 8am-5pm

79 CRUSOE RD KANGAROO FLAT Saturday from 7am.

House items, fridge, cabinets, bed, tools, rims, and more

Classifieds 1300 558 385

Panel Beating.

No insurance or restoration work.

Pensioner Discount Ph 5447 4441 A/H 0487 000 145 Kangaroo Flat

Boarding Kennel & Cattery

Muckleford School Road Muckleford 3451

Staffy X

BOATS 3M Flat bottom Aluminium punt, 7.5HP Mercury Motor $1000 ONO Ph 54479795

Classifieds 1300 558 385

My name is Cali, I’m a sweet, quiet young lady who is happy to be around other cats, but I do like my own space.

I’m very affectionate and love to have cuddles. A quiet home would be best for me as I do get easily frightened.

1999 Jayco Eagle w/full annex, sleeps 6, Reg till 30/03/15 $11,000 ONO Ph 5448 3867 Evenings

Cali DSH

LOST YOUR DOG OR CAT? AT?

THE RSPCA IS THE POUND FOR THE BENDIGO CITY COUNCIL.

5441 2209

Piper Lane, East Bendigo

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

CARAVANS & TRAILERS

It is a common myth that I hear quite regularly, “My pet is old, has gone off to die.”

I beg you to come and check at the RSPCA before you assume that thought!!!

ALUMINIUM Box, suit to carry generator on van.

Locks, gas strutts, NEW, 70cm L x 55cm H x 40cm D $350 ONO Ph 54479795 JAYCO Poptop, 15ft 6" Single beds, oven, annex & extras, VGC $8900 ONO Ph 0400 906 104

(UQG-994)

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NISSAN PULSAR HATCH Auto, a/c, p/s, tinted windows, alloys, low kms.

ABC111. $18,000. Ph 5442 1646

6 x 4 $590.

8 x 5 tandem $2,190.

161 McIvor Hwy

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AUTO 1996 Hilux SR5 4x4 2.4L petrol, A/C C/D, blown head gasket, but all else fine. 320,000ks, (QZR436) $2000 ONO As is. Ph 0439 564 299 2004 Astra classic, 5dr hatch, 5sp Man, always serviced, dual a/bags, A /C. C/D, Elec tint windows, RWC, April Reg, VGC 155,000ks, (CHX371) $5500 ONO Ph 0439 564 299

TOYOTA Cressida 89, White, good condition for age, Eng: 7M0240024 $1500 Ph 0409 470 930

Chip & Scratch Repairs Paintless Dent Repairs Paint & Interior Protection Custom Polishing & Mirror Shine

LEXUS 2001 3L GPS, has the lot, Sunroof, 193kms, Reg June $6700 ONO Ph 5449 7128 (xtx104)

0409 215 235 www.ducopro.com.au _______________

NISSAN PULSAR HATCH Auto, a/c, p/s, tinted windows, alloys, low kms.

ABC111. $18,000. Ph 5442 1646

VACC PRE PURCHASE INSPECTIONS ROADWORTHY CERTIFICATES VX S Commodore A/C C/C S/Roof, Central lock, Woodgrain dash, front end Reco, non smoker, RWC, Reg 3/15 (QRC100) $3500 Phone 0409 462 421

Mobile Automotive Paint and Dent Repairs

$28.50

2008 Statesman Caprice 3.6L Dual Fuel, Auto, fully optioned, Silver /Black interior, 130ks, Reg til July 2015, RWC, (1CZ7SC) $16,000 Phone 0418 146 864

Jamie Hackett Motors Ph 5446 8635

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2012 Nissan Navara DX 22 Tray 2.5L Turbo Diesel 5sp Man, White /grey interior, 34000ks, 12 mths reg, RWC (1CI1DI) $16,000 Phone 0418 146 864

CARAVANS & TRAILERS

LMCT 11067

FOR Wrecking: Mitsubishi Magna Elite 1988 Auto $250 Phone 5443 6359

I am a full on girl who needs some consistent training and socialising. I like to be around you and would love an energetic new home. Because I am so boisterous, I would best be suited to a home without small children as I would probably bowl them over with my boundless energy. I require a home with a secure backyard, plenty to do and stimulation.

Spayed Female, 2 years

MITSUBISHI Outlander 04, Tbar, auto, CD Player, Tow bar, 12mth Reg, THU597 $7500 Phone 0419 302 000

• Holdens • Commodores • Fords • Light Commercials Call 5446 1384 Wayne on 0413 774 717 LMCT 10992 Kayne on 0459 652 963 Address: 222 Upper Rd, Eaglehawk, 3556

Service & Repair Specialists Jamie Hackett Motors Ph 5446 8635

SILKIES

2007 SUBARU FORESTER WAGON 109,380ks, RWC, March Reg. Genuine reason for selling. $14,750 Ph. 5439 5423

VEHICLES & SMALL TRUCKS WANTED TO BUY

XE Various Falcon spare parts. Best Offer. Phone 0447 244 761

LIVESTOCK

REGENT ST, STRATHFIELDSAYE, Saturday 8am-2pm Household goods, clothes, toys, books, & some furniture

85 Toyota Hilux FWD Alum Tray, Good tyres, 34,000ks on reco motor, Reg til Dec 2015 $1800 (PXN535) Ph 0428 375 641

LMCT 4761. Licenced second hand dealer.

To advertise in this section please call

Young & healthy from $20 each Ph 5436 1373

AUTO

FOR SALE

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

FORD BA-BF Kings Korupt 18" x 235 x 40 Rims + Tyres as new $1400 ONO Ph Glen 5446 8539 or 0427 673 997

POULTRY MUSCOVY Duck & Ducklings, will seperate.

Kangaroo Flat area Phone 0409 353 136

AUTO

A.M. Hyett Motorcycles

including White Goods, Batteries, Mags, etc Ph 5446 1191 or 0447 744 043 SWIMMING pool Slide and ladder Phone 0427 418 613

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The cash price of the motor car 2.)

Whichever of the following is applicable: a.) if the motor car is registered, the registration number b.) if the car is unregistered, the engine number of the vehicle; or the chassis number; or the vehicle identification number; or the registration number (if any) last assigned to the vehicle; or if none of those numbers are reasonably ascertainable, any other number by which the vehicle may be identified. a licensed motor car trader must also state in their advertisements their LMCT no. and the details of any periodical payments applicable.

The penalty for failure to comply with these regulations is a $1,000 fine.

AUTO

USED CAR BARGAINS at BUDGET PRICES 2001 HYUNDAI ELANTRA HATCH

FORD FALCON: FACTORY DUAL FUEL

HONDA AUTO CR-V SPORTS

TOYOTA AVALON CONQUEST AUTO SEDAN

5 speed manual priced for or a quick sale. Ideal first car. ar.

STOCK #14883

Gas and petrol economy, next year reg and priced accordingly PRB 814

Rare automatic SUV with sunroof and next year reg. STOCK #34246

Lovely auto sedan to suit the fussiest of buyers. WUX 714

AWAY $2,990 DRIVE INC RWC

AWAY $3,990 DRIVE INC RWC

AWAY $4,990 DRIVE INC RWC

AWAY $4,990 DRIVE INC RWC

2002 FOR FAIRLANE SPORTSMAN

2003 CHRYSLER VOYAGER AUTO PEOPLE MOVER

2003 NISSAN NAVARA TWIN CAB V6 HOLDEN VY DUAL FUEL SEDAN

Hard to find twin cab with h canopy at a drive away price. reg. SKS 019 AWAY $4,990 DRIVE INC RWC

2005 FORD BA SR SPORTS

Gas and petrol comodore at a bargain driveaway price SQI 735

Luxury limousine with full leather and lovely to drive. RTR 796

AWAY $4,990 DRIVE INC RWC

AWAY $5,990 DRIVE INC RWC

VOLVO TS 80 TWIN TURBO TUR O LUXURY

Mags spoiler and more. Nice car.

TOU 802

Leather, elec sunroof and too many other options to list. Limousine! RIE 146

AWAY $5,990 DRIVE INC RWC

AWAY $6,990 DRIVE INC RWC

2003 HONDA CR-V AUTOMATIC SUV

Only 150,000kms and looks and drives the part. Won’t last. Hurry! 1CU 9WP

DAWAY $8,990 INC RWC SOLDRIVE

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MAZDA BRAVO 4X4 TWIN CAB DUAL FUEL UTE

Get in quick! Heaps of extras incl. bull bar, canopy, alloys and lots more. PYA 658 AWAY $7,990 DRIVE INC RWC

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7 Seater auto wagon for the big family. RZF 362 AWAY $5,900 DRIVE INC RWC

CED

REDU

TOYOTA PRADO AUTO 7STR

Auto 4x4 7 seater wagon priced to go quickly.

WMZ 918

$7,990

DRIVE AWAY INC RWC

NISSAN PATROL TURBO DIESEL

5 speed manual with every option known to man, including elec. winch. Must see XAF 624

D AWAY $16,990 INC RWC SOLDRIVE

MICHIE ST MOTORS

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

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Bendigo Weekly – Friday, January 23, 2015

WEEKLY SPORT

Get set for a top event SOME of the best athletes in country Victoria will compete at the three day 2015 Victorian Country Track and Field Championships starting today.

Local stars including South Bendigo Athletic Club teammates Nigel Self and Josh Pickthall are among the hundreds of competitors expected to take to the La Trobe University Bendigo Athletics Complex this weekend.

Pickthall, a former under-20 Australian decathlon champion, said he was hoping to put his injury concerns of the past few years behind him as he competes in the blue ribbon sprint events over 100 and 200 metres, with his South Bendigo teammate and friend Self among his major rivals. ‘’It will be interesting… sometimes I win, sometimes he does,’’ Pickthall said.

FAST ACTION: Nigel Self and Josh Pickthall.

Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Spirit aims to upset Canberra THE Bendigo Spirit will be looking for a return to the winner’s list when they take on the Canberra Capitals at the Bendigo Stadium tonight.

The Spirit lost 89-82 to the new competition pacesetters, the Dandenong Rangers, in one of the games of the season last weekend, and will be keen to prove they remain a top three team when they return to their home court to take on the Capitals, who they defeated 67-60 back in the second round.

The Bendigo Spirit remains in second position on the WNBL ladder with 11 wins from their 16 outings this season, while Dandenong has 10 from its 17 matches, but has beaten both Bendigo and ladder leaders Townsville in recent games.

The Spirit will again look to Griffin, who was clearly the side’s best in last week’s loss to The Rangers with 23 points and seven boards, as well as Sara Blicavs (17 points, 7 rebounds, 4 steals), Belinda Snell (13 points, 5 rebounds) and Kelly Wilson (10 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists), in a game that takes on even more importance in the wake of last week’s result.

Coach Bernie Harrower was scathing of his team’s third quarter in the loss to The Rangers, and said mental errors on defence were also extremely costly as The Rangers finally broke through to win their first head-to-head encounter with the Bendigo Spirit for 12 matchups.

Back in Round Two, the Spirit were slow to start, scoring just eight points in the opening quarter before turning the screws and adding 24 in a blistering second quarter.

Gabe Richards was the star back then with a game high 20 points, while Olympian and triple WBNL championship player Abby Bishop scored 19 points for Canberra. Bishop is averaging 22.1 points per game in season 2014/15.

Teammate Stephanie Talbot will again command a lot of respect.

Keen observers rate the South Bendigo pair as favourites to quinella the two events.

Glasgow Commonwealth games 2014 high jump gold medallist Eleanor Patterson will be eyeing off the IAAF World Championships in Beijing (China) this August when she competes in Bendigo this weekend.

While focused on personal goals and growing as an athlete, this will naturally see the 18-year-old Patterson close in on the national record of 1.98m first set 25 years ago by Vanessa Ward and equalled by Alison Inverarity in July 1994.

And, having attempted 1.97m in mid-December it’s enough to suggest Patterson is in for another big season and the road to the Rio 2016 Olympic Games is looking positive for the teenager.

Haig’s looking good in the world tour JACK HAIG’S quest for back-toback Santos Tour Down Under white jerseys received a boost after Stage Three of the UCI World Tour event on Thursday where he came seventh.

The 21-year-old claimed the white jersey as last year’s best young rider, and is riding with the UniSA-Australia team once again.

Haig is teamed with Jack Bobridge, national criterium champion Steele von Hoff, national under-23 time trial and road race champion Miles Scotson, Alexander Edmondson, Neil van der Ploeg and recent Orica Greenedge signee Robert Power.

Haig finished the first stage of

the Tour in the main bunch, 13 seconds down on teammate and stage winner Jack Bobridge and in 23rd position.

At the end of Stage Three, Haig sits in fifth place overall.

Speaking to the Bendigo Weekly before Saturday’s team presentations, Haig said the TDU was a race he, along with most of the peloton, enjoyed riding.

“It’s great, the experience is really valuable against this level of competition and to have the Aussie crowds, it doesn’t get much better really,” he said.

“I’m really thankful for UniSA giving me the opportunity, it is always a great team to ride with and we have a really strong team

this year.”

Haig will spend his first full year within the Orica GreenEDGE system this year, riding with the Jayco AIS World Tour Academy team before joining GreenEDGE on a full-time basis in 2016.

He will head to Europe later this year to gain experience before joining the world tour ranks next year, but has two more races on home soil – Cadel Evans’ Great Ocean Road Race on the Australia Day weekend, and the Herald Sun Tour the following week.

“We do both of those and then have three weeks at home before we go to Europe at around the start of March,” Haig said.

“Then we are full-blown into

race mode over there. I’m really looking forward to spending the full year in Europe this year.

“I got a bit of a taste for it last year and enjoyed it a lot, so doing more races over there will be great.

“Hopefully I can do well in Cadel’s race and the Sun Tour and head over with some good form.”

Haig’s UniSA-Australia team got off to a sensational start in the Tour Down Under when Jack Bobridge rode to victory in Tuesday’s first stage of the gruelling event.

The Tour Down Under continues until Sunday when the race wraps up with a 90 kilometre stage around the Adelaide CBD.

Bendigo FC signs three BENDIGO City FC has unveiled a trio of new signings as it prepares for the upcoming 2015 season.

Brothers Corey and Carl Slevin have moved from Queensland to join the club, while Slefendoras is returning to Bendigo following his success as the joint Golden Boot winner of the 2014 Bendigo NPL team.

The Slevin brothers, originally from Northern Ireland, grew up playing football in Belfast.

“It’s what every boy did,’’ Corey Slevin said.

The pair migrated to Australia as 10 and 12-year-olds, and their football has continued to flourish. Corey’s junior career included making the 2005 Australian U17 Joeys side as a 16-year-old.

Coached by Ange Postecoglou and playing alongside school mate Robbie Kruse in the midfield, Slevin rates this as the pinnacle of his junior football career. The Qantas Joeys took part in a four nations tournament in Peru as part of the 2005 FIFA U-17 World Championship. Slevin represented Australia against Peru, Chilli and Bolivia. He then spent time at the Australian Institute of Sport as an under 20 player before returning to Belfast to embark on his senior career. Slevin comes to Bendigo from former club Mitchelton FC in the Brisbane Pre-

FAMILY VALUES: Karl and Corey Slevin. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN mier league where he played alongside younger brother Carl.

For his part, Carl said he didn’t take his football seriously until he turned 16, despite having been a talented junior playing representative football through his early teens with Corey.

“I’ve loved playing my senior football alongside Corey,’’ he said.

Bendigo crowd favorite and joint Golden

Boot winner with Matthew Breeze in 2014, Slefendorfas looms as a major signing for Bendigo City, having represented his country (Papua New Guinea) in 2014. His international career includes time playing in Sweden and New Zealand.

The Greg Thomas coached Bendigo City FC seniors will kick off their 2015 against Moreland City February 21. The complete 20 man squad is expected to be announced soon.

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Country Week a winner CRICKETERS from across country Victoria have converged on Bendigo this week as the city’s summer of major sporting events continues to roll on.

This week more than 250 players from 22 teams are competing in three divisions and at about 20 grounds across the city as part of the week-long Bendigo Bank Country Week.

January has been a boon for cricket in the Bendigo region, with the city having also hosted the successful Australian Country Cricket Championships won by Queensland.

Division One contenders this year include defending champions Goulburn Murray, as well as Ferntree Gully, Emu Valley, Northern Districts, Castlemaine and Murray Valley.

Goulburn Valley and Ferntree Gully shaped as early contenders for the title, having shared the spoils over the past two seasons.

When the two sides met at Huntly on Tuesday, it was Goulburn Murray who emerged as victors in a thrilling three run victory at Poyser Motors Oval.

Emu Valley made its return to the top division on Monday, having won the division two title in 2014. The Valley lost to a raging Castlemaine side, but fought back on Tuesday to comfortably defeat Northern Districts by 60 runs at Canterbury Park.

Best known for his exploits on the footy field, Emu Valley’s Rick Ladson made 82 not out.

Finals will be played in all three divisions today to wrap up another successful Bendigo Bank Country Week.

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Andy has 200 reasons to smile TOP BAT: Andy Collins with his winning bat.

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UNITED star batsman Andy Collins is the talk of the EVCA competition after smashing a double century in last weekend’s clash with Axe Creek.

The Tigers reached 7-435 in the Ewing Park game, and have Axe Creek on the ropes at 2-10 as the second day of the vital match continues this weekend.

United captain coach Forbes Klemm said it was a rare honour to observe Collins in full flight as he tore apart the Axe Creek bowling attack. ‘’He’d done a harder day’s work the day before,’’ Klemm said, explaining how Collins had spent the previous day

shearing sheep on the family farm at Bridgewater. ‘’Andy is a really classical batsmen.’’

Klemm was officiating as square leg umpire when Collins bought up his double century. ‘’It was like having a front row seat to the greatest show on earth… it was a privilege to watch it,’’ he said.

Collins’ knock included an incredible 24 fours and nine sixes.

In other round eight games, West Bendigo made 8-155 in its away clash with Mandurang, and have the previously undefeated Rangas under pressure

at 2-11.

Golden Gully made an impressive 268 against Sedgwick, who resume at 0/15. The Cobras’ middle order helped boost the side to a competitive total, while opener Nathan Shatwell topscored with 54. Four batsman passed 40.

Spring Gully limped to 112 against Emu Creek, who find themselves 3-44 when play gets underway again at OTH Oval. Anthony Collins was the chief destroyer with 5-22.

Marong made 7-266 against Maiden Gully, with Nathan Mathews the pick of the batsmen with 70.

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Basketball a classic MORE than 5000 people are expected to be in Bendigo this weekend for the running of the 37th annual Bendigo Skin Ski and Surf junior basketball classic.

Teams from across Victoria and a team from South Australia will make up the 229 teams competing over the three days of the event, to be held at venues across Bendigo this weekend.

Some of Victoria’s best young basketball players, coaches and referees will show off their talent over 16 courts at seven venues, with age groups ranging from Under 12 through to Under 20 in both genders, and with multiple divisions in each age group.

Last year, Bendigo teams dominated the event, with Junior Bendigo Braves teams competing in seven grand finals, winning six.

The under-12 girls and boys, the Under-14 girls, the Under-20 girls, the Under-18 boys, and the Under-16 boys all won their respective competitions, meaning the pressure will be on to match last year’s great results for Bendigo.

Tournament director Nathan Williams said 29 Basketball Associations would be in action over the long weekend, including Ballarat, Broadmeadows, Colac, Frankston, Geelong, Horsham, Mildura, Mount Gambier, Traralgon and Wodonga, as well as Bendigo.

Some of the sport’s biggest names have played in the event in previous years, including current NBA star Matthew Dellavedova, as well as many current and former Bendigo Spirit players such as Andrea Walsh, Tessa Lavey, Maddie Garrick and Heather Oliver.

Past Bendigo Braves captain Warren Randall and current player Chris Hogan, together with former Opals star Emily McInerny, also played in the event as up and coming youngsters.

Cricket stars on show SOME of country Victoria’s best cricketing talent is on show in Bendigo this week as part of the annual Bendigo Country Cricket Week tournament. More cricket - page 31.

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