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ISSUE 903 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2015

INTO THE NIGHT SEVENTY years ago, a Lancaster bomber and its crew of seven took off from a British airfield, destination Germany. On board was Bendigo-born navigator Flying Officer Sydney Clifton Swift, pictured back at right. Only one man returned - Story Page 8

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Playground for Zayden reaches new heights – Page 3

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THE City of Greater Bendigo has supported a planning scheme amendment to protect the landscapes of the Big Hill and Mandurang Valley areas. Mayor Peter Cox said the proposed amendment follows the adoption of the Big Hill and Mandurang Valley Landscape Report in August 2013, which identified the significance of the landscapes and recommended ways in which they could be better managed and protected. “Council is seeking to introduce a new overlay that will assist in its decision making in relation to the ongoing protection and management of the Big Hill and Mandurang Valley landscapes,” Cr Cox said. Council will seek Ministerial approval to place the amendment on public exhibition. THE Real Estate Institute of Australia has kicked the New Year off with a bang by releasing its wish list for the federal budget due in May. In a long list of demands on behalf of its members, the key industry body has called for: • Conveyance stamp duties be abolished and replaced by an efficient source of revenue for states and territories. • Negative gearing be retained in its current form to encourage property investment. • Capital gains tax on property investments is not increased. • The government to take a leadership role in introducing a uniformed approach to the provision of assistance to first home buyers for both new and established homes. • The government to establish a scheme to encourage young Australians to have access to their superannuation for the purpose of raising a deposit for a first home.

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• The government to establish a mechanism to ensure the availability of reliable data on housing demand and supply to assist in formulating effective policies. • The government to continue to fund the Industry Skills Fund to meet all skills shortages, and • The government to better utilize private investment to improve the supply of housing for social housing tenants transitioning to private rental. AUSTRALIAN Bureau of Statistics data released this week shows that dwelling construction loans to both investors and owner occupiers increased at the end of 2014, pointing to ongoing strength in new home building in 2015. In December, the number of loans to owner occupiers for the construction of dwellings edged higher by 0.8 per cent, while over the December 2014 quarter, these loans increased by 1.1 per cent to a level 9.8 per cent higher than in the December 2013 quarter. However, lending to owner occupiers purchasing newlyconstructed dwellings declined by 1.8 per cent during December, falling by 4.0 per cent over the quarter. The value of lending to investors for the construction of new housing jumped by 44.2 per cent during the month of December, and over the quarter, the value of lending increased by 16.0 per cent. ELDERS Bendigo has a three bedroom at 1 Firth Street, California Gully, scheduled for auction this weekend. Set on a large block of approximately 1000 square metres, the low maintenance home features a large open plan kitchen with quality appliances and separate lounge

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Council plans to drop community service

By CHRISTINE McGINN

THE City of Greater Bendigo is considering discontinuing its Home and Community Care (HACC) service. The fate of 165 staff whose jobs are under threat is uncertain after council made a provisional decision yesterday to withdraw from providing care. Councillors considered a confidential report at this week’s council meeting tabling two options; the retention of the service with a revised program or to consult with staff about a major change. “For councillors, we have to stress Victoria and Western Australia are the only states who continue to provide community care

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through local government. All the other states have the same service but it is being delivered by a range of other organisations. Other states are getting those services without the additional cost to local government,” mayor Peter Cox said. “There will be competitiveness and... local government is not tuned to being involved in a competitive market. “So when you have the federal government changing the rules, cost-shifting and putting more emphasis on clients having choice, it makes it much more difficult for local government to compete. We have an opportunity to exit. Let’s

hear what people have to say.” The National Disability Insurance Scheme and the new Living Longer, Living Better schemes provide more choice for clients. Mr Niemann said council had

“There is no question about the quality of care they provide.” ASU branch coordinator Billy King said council was reluctant to accept their role in aged-care services and was “picking on” child-

Other states are getting those services without the additional cost to local government involved HACC staff in the process and would continue to seek their input before final decision was made. “The staff are very passionate and committed to the work they do,” he said.

care and aged care, both femaledominant industries. “The sad thing is the service still needs to be delivered and they need to do that in conjunction with the state government,” he said.

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“But it means these people may lose long-service leave, get lower wages and we don’t want to see it be a race to the bottom.” If the council decides to withdraw from providing HACC services, the Department of Human Services will appoint a new provider or providers. Five information sessions will be held next week with group and individual meetings in the coming weeks. Councillors will make a final decision at the March 25 ordinary council meeting after a report is prepared. If council decided to end the HACC service, it will be finalised with the state government by September. Concerned locals can contact 03 4408 6683 and email address HACC@bendigo.vic.gov.au

Casey plans sky fundraiser SOARING to new heights, Casey Veal aims to spread her wings to raise funds for a playground to honour her late son’s memory. Ms Veal and her partner Jono Atkins, will take the plunge and skydive to raise funds towards a memorial playground for her son Zayden Veal-Whitting. Instead of simply remembering the brutal attack in which Zayden was killed, Ms Veal wants to create a playground with which people will associate her son. “For us, the playground is Zayden’s legacy even when we are gone or have to move away. His memory will still be here in Bendigo,” she said. Where Angels Play and Zayden’s Army have already raised about $20,000 towards the playground but are aiming higher. “A draft plan is about to be released soon so we are trying to raise more funding to ensure more intricate details on the plans can be included,” Ms Veal said. “The money we have been collecting is going into the playground.” Zayden’s aunt Angie Whitting, father James Whitting and stepmother Michelle Kneebone met with council planners to develop the playground. “Council designers have been really good with them. They want to make a cooperative place,” Ms Veal said.

“They are discussing having a toddler’s section in memory of Zayden and then having a larger playground for various ages.” COGB public space design coordinator Aaron Lindsay said if approved, stage one would take 12 months to complete. “We have been working with friends and family to

For us, the playground is Zayden’s legacy design a regional playspace,” he said. “The total project (stages one and two) would be a $1 million project when finished. It would be Bendigo’s best playground. “It is pretty big and basically we are trying to split it into two stages. Stage one has more junior play elements and stage two more senior play elements.” Under proposed plans, the playground would be built adjacent to Neangar Park and next to the Peter Krenz Leisure Centre in Ea-

glehawk. But plans for stage one, titled “Where Angels Play”, are yet to be considered in council’s budget deliberations. Ms Veal said making the jump close to her birthday (March 5) will mark a new chapter in their lives. “It’s a new start for me. I will go back to university (this year) to finish my social work course. I also want to do a couple of volunteer programs to help the community such as teen mother programs,” she said. “We have moved house into a nice, peaceful and relaxing house. We are about to plant Guardian Angel roses for Zayden in the yard.” Locals are invited to watch the jump on March 7 at Australian Skydive in Torquay at 1pm. Entry is a gold coin donation with a sausage sizzle, a raffle and Zayden’s Army shirts and wristbands available on the day. Local businesses are also invited to jump on board and support the cause with their brand logos to be placed on all merchandise. Locals wanting to help can donate to the Zayden’s Army, BSB 633 000 and account number 152 777 629 or find out more at www.facebook.com/zaydensarmy IN THE SWING: Casey Veal, Jono Atkins and Xavier. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

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LOCALS can sink their roots into new plans for the Bendigo Botanic Gardens’ Garden for the Future. City of Greater Bendigo released the $3.92 million stage one designs for the two hectare contemporary garden including an outdoor stage and grassed amphitheatre. The gardens will also feature smaller spaces designed for weddings, corporate functions and markets. CoGB Presentation and assets director Darren Fuzzard said the garden had been designed for use as an outdoor classroom for students. “It will also be the most botanically intensive section of the Bendigo Botanic Gardens with an incredible collection of over 500 varieties

of plants included in the design,” he said. “The Bendigo Botanic Gardens is one of our city’s oldest and most iconic cultural assets dating back to Bendigo’s earliest days and the Garden for the Future project will be a major new addition to the existing garden. “The City is keen for people to take some time, look at the plans and pass on any comments they may have.” The garden is part of the Bendigo Botanic Gardens Master Plan adopted in 2010. Council will fund $3.4m of the project with $500,000 from the state government’s Regional Development Victoria fund and $20,000 from the Friends of Bendigo Botanic Gardens. Stage two remains unfunded but has plans to fea-

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Free CBD parking stalled

By CHRISTINE McGINN

CITY of Greater Bendigo councillors voted down a petition for free parking in the CBD at this week’s council meeting. About 1200 people signed a petition for free, first hour parking the CBD and for “reduced rates for permanent parking in the CBD multi-level car park”. The report was a response to the petition which highlighted the move would invite more customers to enter the CBD to shop. But the report to councillors warned this would lead to a reduced vehicle turnover and less customers for traders. Mayor Peter Cox said freeparking would not achieve the desired outcome to draw more people to central Bendigo. “The management and en-

forcement of parking within the city is aimed at discouraging illegal and unsafe parking and maximising access to businesses by creating turnover of vehicles,” he said.

keep traffic moving. If we have the traffic operating out of these carparks, chocking up all the parking we are not going to get business happening and it is going to cost (us) $1 million a year. This is a sys-

Council needs to make it a little bit easier But Cr Lisa Ruffell fired up saying council needed to make it “a little bit easier” for traders and to give them hope. Cr Rod Campbell said the petition’s aims were counterproductive to helping to attract customers to the CBD. “What we are trying to do is

tem that is working well,” he said. Cr Helen Leach tried to moved an alternative motion to reduce the cost of on-street and multistorey level parking but received no support. Street parking fees currently apply in the CBD during 8.30am to 5.30pm weekdays with no

USER PAYS: Parking will not be free on weekdays. charge on the weekend. The report also highlighted the proposed use of the McLaren

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HERITAGE HOME: The house on Bennett Street will be preserved. Photo: KAYE WILLIAMS

Conite home saved by its heritage A FORMER housing commission house in Long Gully has again been saved to preserve its “heritage” values. An application to relocate the home on the property, subdivide the land and construct two new homes was rejected at week’s City of Greater Bendigo council meeting. Despite revising plans to demolish the 1950s Bennett Street conite home, councillors voted in accordance with the recommendation. Cr James Williams led the

charge to preserve the “heritage“ value and protect the property. “Allowing this to go ahead would be like dismantling the house brick by brick,” Cr Williams said. “The beauty of Bendigo is we have a lived in history. This is a beautiful heritage area.” Current plans propose resiting the conite house to face Casley Street and building a two and a three-bedroom home on the remaining lot. The property is an irregu-

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lar-sized block at 798.6 square metres and is zoned general residential. Council rejected the original application for a three-lot subdivision and demolition of the house at an ordinary meeting in July last year. Cr Campbell said the house and site was “a little bit special”. “There is a narrative here that you can’t get anywhere else. The street is book-ended with heritage. To tinker around with heritage is to

unwind it and destroy it,” he said. Cr Campbell and Cr Mark Weragoda suggested a two lot subdivision would be more appropriate. Cr Leach refused to agree the house had any “heritage” value. “This proposal will be much better quality than the current situation on the corner,” she said. “This proposal will have a positive and practical effect on the corner.”

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BENDIGO West MP Maree Edwards has called on former mayor Barry Lyons to explain why the City of Greater Bendigo did not make an application for federal funds for the proposed new Kangaroo Flat pool. The Bendigo Weekly last week confirmed that an application has been made to the federal government for $5 million towards the Bendigo airport redevelopment, but that no application has been made for the $30m Greater Bendigo Indoor Aquatic Leisure and Wellness Centre. The state government has agreed to put in $15m towards the project. Cr Lyons last week told the Bendigo Weekly that council had been told only one application for funding from the National Stronger Regions Fund would be accepted, and it’s understood that the proposed airport redevelopment best fits the rigid funding criteria of the NSRF, and therefore, the best chance of being funded. He also said the delegation that travelled to Canberra last May to lobby for the pool had made it ‘’loud and clear’’ that the pool was a top priority. Ms Edwards yesterday said Kangaroo Flat residents were “flabbergasted” that the City of Greater Bendigo had not lodged an application to fund the indoor pool. “Kangaroo Flat people have always been told the new aquatic centre is the Council’s number one priority, but now it has been revealed the council has been telling the federal government the airport is their number one priority”. “The state government has a $15 million grant for the pool if it goes ahead. Obviously we want to still see it taken up, as otherwise it will be lost to Bendigo.”

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Rates battle rolls on

By CHRISTINE McGINN

PETITIONERS have gone to great lengths to force City of Greater Bendigo’s hand to immediately stop a six per cent rates rise over the next three years. Unravelling a 100 metrelong petition at Wednesday’s council meeting, rates rise petitioners took a second stance. Organisers Jeff Chapman, Viv Rouse and Denita McClure presented the petition, dismayed at the response their original 550-signature effort received from council late last year. “I really want an immediate stop to the rates rise. CPI would be better (than a four per cent rates rise). CPI is the way to go,” Mr Chapman said. “The real issue the people are really concerned about the rates rise. ‘‘Not only do we need to stop the six per cent rates rise, we need to get them down if we can. People are really hurting.” The petition also requests that COGB chief executive officer Craig Niemann and mayor Peter Cox meet with petitioners to discuss issues raised and prepare a report and media release following the discussions. The petition was placed onto a chrome handled scroll to high-

SECOND TRY: Viv Rouse, Denita McClure and Jeff Chapman with the petition. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN light the issue to council. More than 2600 signatures were gathered from across the electorate including Heathcote, Axedale and Redesdale. Mr Chapman said the petition was put on a scroll to symbolically represent history during the Red Ribbon Rebellion. “They had a very similar pe-

tition going where they actually made a petition 100 feet long which had 3000 signatures on it,” he said. “They presented it and were basically told where to go. This is why the rebellion started up.” The original petition, collected within 24 hours, was presented to council in October

and a response was given late last year. “I am not sure whether council will take any notice of that either,” Mr Chapman said. “Hopefully they will listen. But I don’t have a great feel about it.” A report will be prepared within two council meetings.

Shamrock has thumbs up for improvements BENDIGO’s historic Shamrock Hotel has hit the jackpot with a $9 million two-stage redevelopment finally under way. The Weekly revealed the hotel’s plans to create the city’s first-five star accommodation, in November 2013. The hotel lodged stage one plans to build nine serviced apartments in the building with an indoor lap pool and gym. But the redevelopment hinged on the approval of an additional 20 Electronic Gaming Machines (EGMs). “The approval of the EGMs was integral to the redevelopment,” Shamrock Hotel owner Jim Hogan said. “I am excited by the redevelopment. We will increase our staff numbers and it will be the first five star accommodation outside of

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Melbourne, which is great for Bendigo.” Mr Hogan believes the multi-million dollar redevelopment will encourage tourists to visit the city, appealing to a larger client base. Proposed plans stalled after the City of Greater Bendigo councillors voted against the “detrimental” installation of more EGMs last February. Mr Hogan successfully fought the decision against the installation of the extra EGMs at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT). “It is great. It is better late than never,” he said. VCAT found no permit was required to install the EGMs as the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation (VCGLR) gave its approval for the additional

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It’s a long way from Bendigo to Belgium, but residents of the village of Linkhout will next weekend commemorate the 70th anniversary of the deaths of a Lancaster bomber crew, including former Bendigo boy, Sydney Swift. By STEVE KENDALL

AT 9.37pm on February 20, 1945 a Lancaster bomber took off from a British airfield, destination Dortmund. It was one of more than 500 of the type taking their deadly cargoes to Germany in the final three months of World War II in Europe. On board were five Australian and two British aircrew, one of the Australians was Bendigo-born navigator Sydney Clifton Swift. Barely four hours later the mission was over for Sydney’s crew, they had bombed the target at 1.20am, but there was a price to pay. Twenty minutes after bombing, the Lancaster was intercepted by a German night fighter and shot down, crashing in pieces into a forest in Belgium. There was one survivor, and Sydney was among the dead. Next weekend, following a meeting at the parish hall in Linkhout, Belgium, residents will march to lay flowers at the graves of those crew members who are buried at the cemetery in Hasselt. They will then move onto a clearing in a wood, where at the site of the crash a memorial now stands. The residents of the small village will pay their respects again, and lay a wreath to those killed. Nick Lieten from Linkhout founded an organisation with some friends in 2010 to honour those killed in the liberation of their country. “One of our main activities is renovating and maintaining a monument for the Lancaster,” he said. Sydney’s sister Margaret will be present at the memorial, to

MIGHTY: An Avro Lancaster bomber in flight.

FLYER: Bendigo-born Sydney Swift joined the Royal Australian Air Force and served in Bomber Command. pay tribute to the brother she lost in war 70 years ago, travelling from Australia for the event. Sydney Swift was born in Bendigo on March 11, 1924 and eventually became a draughtsman, but at the age of 18 years and 10 months in January 1943 he joined the Royal Australian Air Force wishing, like so many, to be a pilot. Following flying training in Australia he retrained as a navigator. This could have been due to demand for other aircrew trades.

Whatever the reason, each member of a Lancaster crew was part of a close-knit team and just as important. Following extensive training, Sydney and his crew joined RAAF 460 Squadron based at RAF Binbrook in Lincolnshire on January 1, 1944. It was an RAAF squadron, but Australians served across all squadrons, and other nationalities served in 460, such was the make up of Bomber Command. By February 20, 1945, Sydney had been commissioned and held the rank of Flying Officer, he was three weeks short of his 21st birthday. The Dortmund trip was his sixth and final operation. The Australian pilot, Flight Lieutenant Alexander Elliot Jenkins takes up the tale at 1.40am on Thursday, February 21, 1945. “We were flying at 13,000 feet (3960 metres) in clear visibility and the rear gunner called out ‘corkscrew starboard’, but before I could take any action we were hit by a burst of fire from below,” he said in report of the action. “The fighter continued firing, hitting the aircraft during

my evasive action.” The report from the pilot goes on to say both Lancaster gunners returned the fire without effect. “By now the starboard petrol tank was on fire, and there was flame and smoke inside the aircraft,” Flt Lt Jenkins said. An explosion occurred, the aircraft went onto its back, and the starboard wing came off. The Lancaster went into a spin. Spinning down Flt Lt Jenkins believed there was nothing more he could do and waited for the crash. “I noticed the aircraft was shaking apart, and I kicked at the aircraft and pulled my parachute rip-cord,” he reported. The parachute pulled him from the aircraft to safety at about 600 metres above the ground. The Lancaster was by now burning debris, and fell to earth about three kilometres from where Flt Lt Jenkins landed. Belgium had by this period of the war been liberated by allied ground troops, so Flt Lt Jenkins found his way into friendly hands. But navigator Flying Officer Sydney Clifton Swift and his five crewmates had all died in the attack and crash. Flt Lt Jenkins was able to inform the authorities of the crew’s fate. Sydney’s mother heard the news in Australia by telegram. His father, also named Sydney, was on a ship to England when he heard the confirmation of his son’s death. He was travelling to be with Sydney for his 21st birthday. So, 70 years on from this brutal event of war, the townsfolk of Linkhout will pay their respects, and remember the death of young men far from home. Lest we forget.

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Bendigo’s response to the building of its first mosque has been described as “showing a high degree of civility” by an expert in intercultural and interreligious relations, Professor Gary Bouma, of Monash University. As the Director of Monash University Global Terrorism Research Centre and the Chair of the UNESCO Intercultural and Interreligious Relations Asia Pacific, Professor Bouma’s job is to examine the management of religious diversity in plural multicultural societies. As such, he has been watching the developments in Bendigo very closely. When the Muslim community put a building permit to council to build a mosque there was a vocal group of people who took to social media to object. “Some people have an anti-Muslim agenda, they are small but noisy,” he said. “Many of them come from areas outside Bendigo – 99.9 per cent of the mosque objectors were nonBendigonians. And I believe their funding comes from out of Queensland. “But in the face of the objections, the media in Bendigo can hold its head up high. “The coverage, particularly from the Bendigo Weekly, was excellent. You didn’t ignore issues or blow things

CIVILITY: Gary Bouma. out of shape. “Bendigo was a model of how a community can deal with conflict of this nature. “In fact within the context of Australia, Bendigo provided a great example of how to deal with diversity. The proposed mosque is a very interesting case. And it comes down to legal issues as played out in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, rather than religious issues.” Professor Bouma, who will be the keynote speaker at the 2015 Bendigo Festival of Cultures, said Australia’s diversity of religions is one of the most significant in the world. He says terrorism, such as that which occurred in Martin Place in Sydney earlier this year, is aimed at

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OBJECTORS to Bendigo’s first mosque, Rights for Bendigo Residents Inc (RBR) are lobbying locals to raise their legal costs. The debate will resume on February 23 at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal to determine the validity of the proposed plans. In an “urgent“ email, the independent group is lobbying supporters, locals and their members to chip in for their legal fees. “We have engaged a fantastic legal team and expert witnesses to act for the residents of Bendigo in the VCAT court action and we are very confident of a successful outcome,” the email read. “However, as with most court action, legal costs are expensive and must be paid up front and so we are asking everyone who opposes this massive development and everything it represents, to help us with this fight. “We need $30,000 (plus) if we are to succeed. Without it, we can’t proceed.” The RBR said they were also “addressing the conduct of Bendigo council and their cohorts”. In a statement on behalf of the Islamic Mission of Australia given last year, it said the proceedings had been adjourned for procedural reasons. “The substantive matters before the Tribunal remain the same. The adjournment is disappointing, however we look forward to resuming and completing the matter,” the statement said. No further comment from the Islamic Mission of Australia was offered before publication. - Christine McGinn

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Bendigo Weekly – Friday, February 13, 2015

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Groundwater issue in focus By CHRISTINE McGINN

BENDIGO’s historical groundwater issue will be on the table at two community forums next week. Locals can have their say on the possible long-term solutions for managing the city’s rising groundwater from mine shafts. The state government, the City of Greater Bendigo and mining agencies are working to resolve the issue with short and long-term solutions. Member for Bendigo West Maree Edwards said locals could have their say on four long-term options: • Pumping groundwater without treatment to an evaporation disposal basin • Pump, treat and dispose of treated water to the environment

HEAT IS ON: Eaglehawk landfill will be closed on code red fire days. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN OPTIONS: Maree Edwards.

RUBBISH and recycling collection will stop on extreme fire danger and code red days under a new City of Greater Bendigo initiative. Council announced this week that garbage and recycling services could be affected when the CFA issues fire warnings. Waste Services manager Simon Clay said bins not collected due to the heat would be collected on the next scheduled day. “We appreciate residents’ cooperation on this matter, as it is our top priority to keep our staff safe and not to enter high fire danger areas when it is very hot,” he said. “It is too much of a risk to put drivers in a position where they cannot easily turn a truck around or have to drive into thick vegetation to collect waste.

“Shallow groundwater has historically been an issue in the City of Greater Bendigo. Appropriate management is required to prevent discharge to waterways and allow underground tours at the Central Deborah tourist mine to continue,” Ms Edwards said. “The government has completed an independent technical report about how to best manage groundwater from Bendigo’s old mines. Now we need to hear from the community about their preferred option for addressing the problem. “Once we have received community feedback on the long term options it will be referred to a community reference group and advisory group.” Residents can attend the forums at the Capital Theatre on February 17 between 3pm and 8pm or February 18 between 8am and midday.

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“Residents will also notice changes to access to landfill sites and transfer stations due to the location of these facilities adjacent to state forest and native vegetation and the associated fire risk on days of extreme fire danger.” Mr Clay said council made the decision to bring waste services “into alignment with our current code red policy”. “Council will endeavour to collect any bins earlier but the scheduled collection day the following week is the service standard that can be guaranteed,” he said. Landfill and transfer stations will also change their operating hours on days of high temperatures. On code red days, Heathcote landfill, Strathfieldsaye and Goornong transfer stations

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IN STEP: Mother and daughter team Kelly and Sylvia Phan with their snowpeople. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN By CHRISTINE McGINN

Sylvia and Kelly Phan are pulling on their runners to tackle the gruelling 60 kilometre Peter MacCallum walk to end women’s cancers. The local women are pulling on their trainers in support of cancer research to help find a cure. “We need to raise $2000 each in order to participate and we know it is for a worthwhile cause,” Mrs Phan said. “Many of us seem to be touched in some way or the other by cancer, my family has not been spared. “We lost our paternal grandma when she was only 65 and three

other family members all in the space of two years. “So it is indeed a cause close to our hearts. “If it feels right, feel free to support us.” The mother and daughter team will kick off their walk on February 28 to March 1 from a Hawthorn East park. The ladies are thanking their supporters with homemade snowpeople, made by sisters Kelly and Alyssa, for all who donate $10 or more to them. Adorned with a beanie and scarf, the snowpeople are just the icing on the cake in a bid to raise the pair’s individual targets

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Allowing them to offer the chance for new and existing customers to win an award winning car,’ said Adam Wood, Volkswagen Sales Manager. ‘The Volkswagen Golf is a terrific car that Mick will enjoy owning as anybody who has driven one will agree they are all about build quality and comfort in the way they drive,’ said Adam. Keeping things local was very important to Hume & Iser over the expansion of their store, with most of the $5M expansion budget staying in Bendigo. ‘It is very important to us to keep things local. Our local community has supported us for 135 years. Again, this is another example of two iconic Bendigo family businesses successfully working together, and we would like to thank Symes Motors for their support,’ Stephen said today. Above: Stephen Iser, Managing Director, Hume & Iser Home Timber & Hardware, Mick Elliott, winner of the competition, Bryan Tracey, Hardware Manager, Hume & Iser Home Timber & Hardware, Adam Wood, Volkswagen Sales Manager, Symes Motors Volkswagen Bendigo, Jason Shay, General Sales Manager, Symes Motors Volkswagen Bendigo.

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Footy star hits heights FORMER Bendigo player and Wycheproof Narraport’s gun footballer James Coatsworth is not one to dodge a challenge. His deeds on the footy field have reinforced his trademark courage time and time again. However, late into the 2013 footy season, and with his team heading for yet another finals series, James copped a curve ball from left field when he was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. Life is not all solely about football, and Mr Coatsworth has been quick to recognise that. He decided that he would like to do what he could to help raise the profile and awareness of Type 1 diabetes. Being an avid bike rider he put his thinking helmet on and came up with an idea to ride the 4000 kilometres from the top of Mount Wycheproof to the tip of Cape York. The Top to Tip bicycle ride for diabe-

STARTING POINT: James Coatsworth. tes was born. Given his passion for horse racing, a small band of friends decided it would be appropriate to organise a Punter’s Party to help add some money to the coffers. This will take place on Saturday, February 21 at the Bendigo RSL Club in Havilah Road from 11am onwards. At $40 per head participants will enjoy a sumptuous lunch, fashions on the field, raffles and novelty prizes, and will have all day access to full TAB and bar facilities.

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all riders.” Customers will also be able to bring their bikes in for the after-sales service with a fully stocked on-site workshop and bike fitting. Owner Mr Britton said Bendigonians would be in good hands with Mr Barrett up front. “He’s tested and reviewed nearly every mountain bike on the market. He has incredible technical product knowledge, along with a background in bike fitting and suspension setup,” he said. The Trek concept store, at 30 St Andrew’s Avenue, Bendigo, opens from February 20 on Monday 8am to 6pm, Tuesday to Friday 10am to 6pm and 9am to 3pm on Saturday. For more information visit www.cyclescape.com.au

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Changes must work THERE’S a picture rapidly taking shape within the City of Greater Bendigo that portrays ours as a council coming under an enormous amount of financial pressure. The key contributing factors to this squeeze include the proposed CPI rates cap, a wish list of big ticket projects including the $30 million Greater Bendigo Indoor Aquatic Leisure and Wellness Centre, changes to the way the federal government funds the local government sector, managing the city’s rapid population growth, its ageing population and finally, maintaining ageing infrastructure. Considering the Council Plan is premised upon rates rises in the order of up to six per cent each year for the next few years, on its own the planned rates cap has the potential to be a real spanner in the

works for many of the council’s strategic plans for the future. No matter which way you spin it, the decision to look at withdrawing from the provision of services to the aged care sector will win the COGB few friends. It’s easy to be upset and even angry about this, but it’s a lot more important to stop and look more closely at the facts, which the council is already doing, and which all of us should too. The most important consideration of this must be the clients who receive Home and Community Care (HACC), and it’s a delicate balancing act to consider both the needs of some of our city’s most vulnerable citizens, the ever increasing need for the council to be more prudent in all it spends, and the employment of those who

provide such a great service, and whose future employment could be threatened by changes to the status quo. It must be everyone’s hope that council’s provisional decision to withdraw from providing HACC services, which it has done on behalf of the Department of Health and Human Services for more than 50 years, ultimately results in an even better and improved service to what is offered today. Those hopes must then become the commitment from all parties in the event council does commit to exiting the sector. This is a very, very serious matter for everyone concerned. It needs calm heads, sound logic and a shared commitment from all parties. But most of all, it needs to work.

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councillors have accepted the recommendations of a prepared report that places the “heritage” values of a modest dwelling at a level that says the building must be retained, seemingly at all costs. The revised application also included the proposed re-location of the 1950s style housing commission dwelling to another site within the property, but the report states how “the existence of asbestos would likely be problematic for any re-location”.

heritage values of the site. The report to council says that in acknowledging that “the subject dwelling may not exemplify exceptional architectural qualities, the social and cultural heritage which the dwelling represents is important in understanding how Bendigo has developed over time”. This brings to light the fact that Bendigo still does not have a museum where dwellings like this can be featured. We need that museum to ful-

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HEN I moved to Australia many years ago there were a few new words to be learned. Nothing major you understand, but just a few slight changes to fit in and be understood. I lived in far north Queensland for four years, and learned a very slow speech pattern. I had to say yo-gurt rather than yog-urt and parsta rather than my usual pas-ta. Trousers became pants and rooting took on a whole new meaning. A couple of words which were totally new to me were whistleblower and dobber. Essentially they are the same thing I understand, except if you agree with what the person is doing they are a whistleblower, and if you disagree they’re a dobber. Jase in the office even called me a Judas this week when I dobbed him in/ whistleblew on a touch of illicit leafleting he had done. Anyway, whatever it’s called, I have been the victim

of a bit of misplaced dobbing, and now it’s payback time. The long-suffering Mrs Kendall works at a variety of places across Victoria, but two days a week she works in Bendigo. This suits us both for shared journeys and the like. As I mentioned a few weeks ago, the time has come for me to halt all the excesses of life and lose some weight, and I have been pretty strict for a few weeks now. It wasn’t so much a new year’s resolution, but I did start early in the year.

Mrs K had obviously been chatting about this at work, as she’s dodging the chips and chocolate in the workplace and the subject must have came up. As an aside, I grew up with crisps. Chips are only hot potatoes where I grew up. So Mrs K’s at work discussing cutting out food, and her colleague Paul sidles up for a chat. “Is Steve on a diet?” he asked as an introduction. Mrs K said I was, and Paul continued with the dob. “I often see his car parked outside the bakery on McIvor

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Road,” he said. “In fact it’s every day.” Mrs K could have had some fun with this, but just informed Paul the Dob that as I work at the Bendigo Weekly the office is in the same centre as the bakery on McIvor Road, so I do park there every day. Mrs K did not report how the chat continued, but I am sure I can think of a way to repay Paul’s kindness. Or perhaps our illustrator Jayden can think of a way. - Steve Kendall Twitter@stevekendall1

Dear Rose, You may see the pretty flowers that arrive in the office but you haven’t seen what the boyfriends look like. Some girls are so desperate they’d go out with Ivan Milat’s second cousin. And really what sort of proper bloke goes along for the commercial ride? Proper blokes only send flowers spontaneously or when they are having an affair. And don’t forget dear, you can always send flowers to yourself and make sure your bouquet is bigger and better than all the other ones. Who needs a boyfriend?

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Dear Dotty, I have to share a bedroom with my big sister who snores all night and it is driving me mad. We sleep in two single beds and there is quite a gap between the beds so I can’t just give her a shove. Any ideas? Sarah, Strathdale Dear Sarah, A few thoughts. Keep a broomstick under your bed and when things get too noisy give your sister a good hard jab with it. Other thoughts – entertain yourself by throwing a golf ball and see if you can land it in her throat. Alternatively you might have to get up out of bed and go over there and shake the living daylights out of her. Twitter@DearDotty

Disability and Aged Care Information Sessions Bendigo Library Monday March 23, 7-9pm Bendigo & District Disability Round Table - We want to hear from consumers of local disability services and their families about what is and isn’t working in the local disability sector and how standards could be improved.

Bendigo Library Wednesday March 25, 7-8pm Information Session about an exciting new initiative for individuals families and organisations that require wheelchair accessible transport. Please register at www.timesharevehicles.com

Bendigo Library Monday April 20, 7-8.30pm Exploring the Aged Care Maze - join us and other local experts as we guide you through the maze that is aged care. We will look the initial assessment process, in-home and residential care options and clearly explain the current funding models.

Places at each session are limited. To register or for more information, please call Scott on 5410 0760 or email centralvic@seniorhelpers.com.au

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A taste of Spain in Castlemaine T

WO world leaders in biodynamic wine production will present a once in a lifetime wine and dinner event in Castlemaine. Titled A Sense of Place, Australian vineyard Jasper Hill and Cavas Recaredo, Spain’s producer of premium sparkling wine made in the Champagne method, will come together on February 27 at Castlemaine restaurant Public INN. They aim to provide diners with an insight into the industry’s organic and biodynamic wine making practices and the opportunity to consume some of their greatest wine examples. While some will have knowledge of the wines produced by Heathcote vineyard Jasper Hill, particularly their Emily’s and Georgia’s Paddock labels, many have not heard of Cavas Recardo. Despite the obvious dissimilarities of variety, wine style and locale, both vineyards do in fact share much in common as is each noted within their own country as producing the finest example of their varietal style. Hayden Winch, owner of the host venue said: “I am honoured to have both Recaredo wine maker Ton Mata and the Laughton family of Jasper Hill in attendance at this intimate 20 seat dinner event”. “Both vineyards are world leaders in biodynamic, organic and sustainable wine production techniques, focussed on a return to terroir, history and provenance”. “Some of the wines we will be serving many people will not have

the opportunity to experience again”. Cavas Recaredo started production in 1924 and is located in Sant Sadurní d’Anoia, just 40 kilometres north-west of Barcelona, 100km away from the Pyrenees Mountains and 30km from the Mediterranean Sea. Recaredo cultivates the vines without using herbicides or insecticides, only uses organic, natural fertilisers produced from their own compost, and works with oak barrels and longer-aging techniques described as “a respectful alliance between man and the land”. Jasper Hill’s co-winemaker Emily McNally will host the evening, additionally presenting her own Italian varietal label Lo Stesso Fiano created with Georgia Roberts. Lo stesso lo stesso ma diverso roughly translates to “same, same but different”, named due to each vintage producing a different result yet the fruit source remaining the same; processed in the least invasive manner to express the vineyard and vintage. Guests will enjoy the wines with a degustation styled dinner also designed to reflect the regional flavours and farming influences of central Victoria. A Sense of Place at Public INN, Castlemaine is $188 per person inclusive of all wines with tickets available by contacting the venue, or visiting the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival website calendar of events.

A DIFFERENT VIEW: Wine will be brought in from Cavas Recaredo.

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ENTRAL Victorian Regrarians Lisa Heenan and Darren Doherty will be joined by concerned farmers, chefs and the public outside Victorian Parliament House and at the Collingwood Town Hall next Thursday, in raising awareness of sustainable and ethical agricultural production. The lunchtime #EatBuyGrow rally planned for February 19 is expected to draw hundreds of concerned citizens before an evening of seminars at the Collingwood Town Hall.

RALLYING: Costa Georgiadis, Joel Salatin Lisa Heenan and Darren Doherty. Photo: ISAEBELLA DOHERTY

“Producers are coming up against more and more government regulations that are making it harder to deliver quality produce for the ever increasing demand for local, ethicurean produce,” Ms Heenan said. The Regrarians is a familyoperated Australian-based non-profit organisation that works with producers and consumers globally. “Our main focus is to encourage producers, chefs and farmers to consumer models that exemplify best practice.

“What we call the regenerative food system, and discuss how we can be a part of changing regulations so that these innovative producers can make some headway into securing better market access and improve their terms of trade.” Joining the Regrarians will be the ABC’s gardening guru Costa Georgiadis and Bendigo‘s award winning restaurateur, chef and local food advocate, Sonia Anthony of Mason’s Bendigo. - Nick Atyeo

Farmers Market has a special flavour B

ENDIGO Community Farmers Market celebrates the incoming Chinese New Year at the market on Saturday with help from the Golden Dragon Museum. On the Community Stage, Golden Dragon Museum Education Officer See Tuang Tan will tell the crowd about oranges and other

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traditional New Years’ edible gifts at 10am, then Ian Turpin from Camboer Goat will be talking at 10.30am about their smoked meats and offering tastings. Meanwhile, the class on the grass will be a performance and participatory class at 9am of the martial art Wing Chun, followed by the Plum

Blossom Dancers at 10am, who will give a demonstration and workshop. The market is on Saturday from 9am until 1pm at Sidney Myer Place. For more information on the Bendigo Community Farmers Market, please call Hayley Davis on 0498 186 491, email manager@bcfm.org. au or visit www.bcfm.org.au

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Sniper back on target F

IVE MILE SNIPER are in Bendigo this month for a gig at the Black Swan. The February 27 event brings the band with their debut album The Sound Of Trees. Three years in the making, it includes the collaboration of some of Melbourne’s best known musicians. Each of the five members of the band bring to the record their own unique flavour, which makes for a colourful listen. The album has a global feel, produced, recorded, mixed and mastered in Tennessee, New York, Florida and Australia. Several of the songs were finalists in the 2014 International Songwriting Comp and singles have had a combined 11,000 views on YouTube. DEBUT: Five Mile Sniper are touring with their new album.

Bendigo groovers buy all tix B

ENDIGO is the first of Groovin the Moo’s six show national tour to sell out in 2015. “Thanks Bendigo, we love being in your part of Australia and we’re really looking forward to this year’s line up playing to another sold out audience,” Cattleyard Promotions’ Stephen Halpin said. “This year will make it our sixth year in a row and we really appreciate the ongoing support for Groovin the Moo. “Apologies to anyone who has missed out on tickets over the past couple of days, keep an eye on the GTM Facebook page for competitions and promotions.”

Tickets are still available and on sale now for the other five GTM events – Oakbank, April 25, Bunbury, April 26, Canberra, May 3, Maitland, May 9, and Townsville, May 10. Don’t forget GTM is calling out to artists, graphic designers, students, professionals and hobbyists to enter the 2015 GTM TEE Competition - round six of the annual search for merch. For this year’s GTM TEE Competition, they are asking participants to develop a GTM Souveneir which captures the idyllic retreat that is Australia’s only regional touring music festival. Visit the competitions section at www.gtm.net.au for more info.

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ACKING up a stellar year on the charts, British trio Alt-J are packing their bags for their biggest Australian tour. Their debut album, This Is All Yours, secured three places in the top 30 of Triple J’s Hottest 100 Countdown in January. Despite having anything but their Left Hand Free, the song polled at number 14, the Hunger Of The Pine took the 26th spot and Every Other Freckle climbed to number 14 in the countdown. With sold-out shows in

Melbourne and Sydney last year, the British trio have a swagger of adoring Australian fans. With Frontier Touring support, Alt-J will travel the country with Icelandic sensation Ásgeir this May. The 22-year-old legend John Grant, known as Ásgeir, is on a wave of international success for his faultless lyrical delivery. Translated from Icelandic to English his album, In The Silence, debuted at number 18 on the ARIA album charts, proving itself as a melodic gem of the north.

Ásgeir has Iceland’s fastest and highest selling album outselling the combined debuts of homeland charmers Björk and Sigur Rós. With mesmerising performances at Falls and Southbound festivals already this year, Ásgeir is also set to headline at Melbourne’s Forum Theatre and Sydney Opera House. This bounty of talent is set to sellout shows their joint Australian tour with all-age tickets on sale. Details for the Melbourne, May 10 show at Rod Laver Arena are available at ticketmaster.com.au

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Gold for the delegate

AST week I mentioned that the Great Depression of the 1920s and early 1930s had seen much activity on the part of the Advance Bendigo and North League. Charles M Dawe was a key member of the League and was an exponent for promoting gold mining. Mr Dawe had also been an active member of the Bendigo Chamber of Commerce particularly during World War I The originator of the Prescott and Dawe jewellery business had been Frederick Napoli Prescott, Mr Dawe came into the firm from the time of his 14th birthday. Mr Prescott, his mentor, had an active interest in the gold mining companies of Bendigo. He was a shareholder in a number of local companies and also had been on the directorship of several of these. How appropriate that the hands and creative minds of both men designed and crafted items of significance from the noble metal. Mr Dawe had continued the tradition started by Mr Prescott in designing commemorative pieces and presentation jewellery, particularly for the Mayoresses of Bendigo, the latter having been a long standing tradition with the council. Not only was Mr Dawe’s work being executed for the local scene, he was also successful in doing work for interstate clients. Prescott and Dawe had submitted and won a competitive design for medallions for the Queensland Football League. The competition had been keen and the diamond shaped design was to be enamelled in navy blue and gold, the football league’s monogram was placed in the centre.

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ESTEEMED VISITOR: Dr Bonaventura Cerretti

The enamelling, along with all the other work, had been completed in their upstairs work rooms on the corner of Mitchell and Hargreaves streets. Who was it that created the terracotta sculptures of well known classical figures? These sculptures, some of which had been fitted with light fittings, had caused much interest with the public. The figures included, The Bather, Lady Godiva, Summer, Iris, Ruth and on the more sentimental side a group of children pushing a snowball and The Dutch Girl. Some of these terracotta figures had been on show at The Bendigo Art Society’s Exhibition. Who in Bendigo has one or more of these terracotta figures? Do any photographs exist of the display window at Prescott and Dawe’s featuring these figures with their lights? Of great interest to the Roman Catholic community of Bendigo was the visit in November 1915 of his

Excellency the Apostolic Delegate, the Most Reverend Dr Bonaventura Cerretti, Archbishop of Corinth. The St Kilian’s branch of the Hibernian Society of Bendigo had approached Mr Dawe for the manufacture of a unique Australiana gold inkstand. There had been a competitive call for designs for this presentation gift. Fifteen carat gold was used in the manufacture of this inkstand. : “It consists of a beautiful piece of fiddle back highly polished blackwood upon which is mounted a map of Australia (minus Tasmania) in solid gold, the centre comprising a gold inkwell, supporting a kookaburra and on each side of the inkwell are mounted a solid gold emu and kangaroo. On the right hand side of the map of Australia is mounted a shield with the Hibernian coat of arms enamelled. In the centre is a gold plate bearing an inscription.” Dr Cerretti had travelled by train from Sydney, on arrival in Melbourne boarded the Victorian Railways state car in order to visit Sale. Accompanying Dr Cerretti was his private secretary Dr Ormond, at Sale he conducted a Pontifical High Mass in St Mary’s cathedral, Dr Reville the then Bishop of Sandhurst was also present, so could accompany the Papal Delegate for his subsequent visit to Bendigo. The delegation arrived in Bendigo on Saturday, November 13, 1915 and stayed at Dr Reville’s Bishop’s Palace for a number of days. A large number of social and religious functions were attended and participated in, and as was recorded, “all of which were brilliantly carried out.”

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NOT WELL: Ruth Rendell also wrote under the name Barbara Vine.

Ruth, or is it Barbara? A Dark-Adapted Eye Barbara Vine

E lost PD James last November and it was disarming to learn a few weeks ago that the other doyen of mystery writers, Ruth Rendell, has suffered a major stroke and remains critically ill. Like P D James, Rendell was not only prolific but a reliably good read and like James she combined murder with a distinctly literary style. She also wrote under the pseudonym of Barbara Vine and I must say, I preferred Barbara to Ruth. While the latter largely focused on the Inspector Wexford novels, and other stand - alone murder mysteries, Barbara concentrated on psychological thrillers. Rendell explained the reasons for her schizophrenic approach to writing best herself in 1997 in the left wing English journal Red Pepper. “I never kept the fact that I was Barbara Vine a secret,” she says. “It was just a way of doing a different kind of book. The characters are deeper and they feature not so much murder as accidental death or societal pressures. I thought it would be a minor strand, but they’ve turned out to be as popular

as my other books.” Her first book written as Barbara Vine in 1986 fits this criteria to a tee. A Dark-Adapted Eye – what a wonderful title – is set during World War II in an English village and the two main characters, sisters, are intriguingly drawn. Vine uses the clever technique of having the sisters, Vera and Eden, observed by a third person, their younger cousin Faith. Faith first visits the sisters as an impressionable schoolgirl who is sent to them to escape the Blitz. Vera’s husband is away in the war and she has despatched her son to a boarding school. Vera’s demeanour is cold and all warmth saved for her beautiful younger sister, Eden, with whom she is obsessed. Later, Vera has a second son, Jamie, and Eden marries into a wealthy family. The sisters’ personalities start to unravel as Eden, unable to have children, lays claim to Vera’s Jamie. Our curiosity is titillated at the very beginning of the novel when the adult Faith reveals the skeleton in her family’s closet – that Vera was hanged for murder. Our job as readers is to discover not so much the who but the why.

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TOP SPOT: Amy Moylan is a fan of Bendigo. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Amy’s tree change I

N December last year Amy Moylan made the tree change from Melbourne to Bendigo to take up her new role as hotel manager at The Schaller Studio. Since leaving the city with her fiancé and two dogs she has not looked back, with the thriving art and culinary scene captivating her. Amy previously spent three months living and working in Bendigo where she played an integral role in the opening of The Schaller Studio, which swung open its doors in May 2014. This saw the launch of the Art Series Hotel Group’s first Studio concept, an innovative evolution of the brand. Amy will draw from her

five years of experience with Art Series Hotel Group and involvement in the vibrant scene of Melbourne to further develop the foundations of The Schaller Studio. Amy also wants to continue to engage with Bendigo locals with plans to run additional community events such as the successful Open Studio Sundays, which invited locals to come in and experience all the hotel has to offer with free food, art tours and activities for the kids. All staff at The Schaller Studio are fully trained and equipped to deliver informative tours of the artwork, while also offering advice on the best local experiences including the Schaller inspired-city tram.

ACK with a bite, the annual Bendigo Craft Beer Festival will have a drop on tap for all tastes. Locals can tap into their favourite handcrafted beers and ciders from their favourite brewers on March 28. More than 25 cider and beer brewers will be on hand to pour their drinks at the festival. Brookes Bendigo, True Brew, Tooborac Hotel and Brewery, and Holgate Brewhouse will be some of the cold tastes on offer. “We have moved the event to earlier in the year on a less congested date,” organiser Darrell Billett said. “It’s about creating an awareness of what you can get and there is a plethora of craft beer and cider brewers. Some pubs are even putting more craft beers on tap. “This event gives people an opportunity to see what is available.” Bendigo favourite Grim Fawkner will headline the festival with live music playing across the 11am to 7pm event. Children will be in awe with a magic show and face painting while the grown-ups will be treated to a giant Jenga and Connect Four. Locals can hop from stall to stall with their tasting glass for $35 for early birds or $40 for last minute craftsmen (and women). Locals can join the festivities by buying tickets early or find out more at www.bendigocraftbeerfestival.com.au TOP DROP: Darrell and Jayde Billett.

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Bank redy for success

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Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has taken its latest mobile payments technology, redy, to the world stage. The bank has been selected to demonstrate redy to more than 1000 international financial executives at FinovateEurope 2015 in London.

IN a time of rising energy costs, a Bendigo group is aiming to help residents reduce their bills. The Bendigo Sustainability Group is presenting a series of free information sessions. The group will also provide advice about how to use an online state government computer program, www.switchon.vic.gov.au There will also be a practical demonstration showing a smart meter supplied by Powercor and communicating to an in-home energy display. This will provide real time data and feedback of energy usage. The BSG was successful in winning a Victorian State government grant for developing and delivering energy information and tools to support the local community in Bendigo and surrounding regional townships. Over the next 12 months members of BSG will conduct more than 50 energy information presentations and workshops around the region. The first two will be presented at the Bendigo Library Meeting Room 1 on Tuesday from 3.30pm till 4.30pm and in the downstairs activity room 1 from 5.30pm to 6.30pm.

redy also acts as an effective ‘shop locally’ initiative Bendigo is one of two Australian representatives among 65 presenters chosen from some of the world’s leading financial innovators. In 2014, the organisaiton was named in the BRW Top 50 innovators. The bank’s executive community engagement, Robert Musgrove, and Rick Van Emerick, senior technicial adviser from bank subsidiary Community Telco Australia, presented redy at this week’s London event. “To be selected is a real coup,” Mr Musgrove said. “It’s a testament not only to our technical capability, but to the way in which redy reflects our strategy. “Our bank is built on respond-

INNOVATOR: The Bendigo and Adelaide Bank is leading the charge on progress. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN ing to customer needs and helping its communities to prosper and here we have a device that does both by enabling customers to donate a percentage of the redy transaction fee to the charity or cause of their choosing. “We are leveraging the power of aggregated micro-payments to help communities source new funding streams via a form of crowd funding. ”It also acts as an effective ‘shop locally’ initiative, retaining capital

in local markets rather than see it leaking into internet sales.” The Finovate format allows companies just seven minutes – without presentation aids such as PowerPoint – to demonstrate their innovation. Mr Musgrove said the Bendigo had shown delegates how easy redy was to use. “We’ll also replicate the Australian first we clocked up back in July when we used a Samsung smart watch to perform a transaction.

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Super Series off to a flying start By NICK ATYEO

OUND one of the Central Victorian Lure Casters Super Series got under way last month on the Goulburn River in the Mitchellstown area. A turnout of more than 100 anglers including a dozen juniors ensured plenty of competition for this popular catch’n release competition. Craig Hartnett was off to a good start with the largest Murray cod for the round with a 68cm cod earning him a cash prize in excess of $200. However, Simon Potts is on top of the table with a 155 points with his Murray

cod and two golden perch. He was closely followed by Simon Burke with three perch and a redfin on 145 points who is just ahead of Anita Wilson whose three perch totalled 138 points. Competition organisers are hoping for an even bigger turnout Sunday, February 23 for round two at Lake Eppalock. In keeping with the new format a briefing along with a guest speaker will keep anglers informed at the Lake Eppalock Holiday Park the evening before competition. Camping sites are available at the park for an additional cost. ~ADVERTisEmEnT~

Competition organiser David Nelson says that Eppalock is still producing Golden perch and large redfin. More information at www.cvlcss.com.au February 21 and 22 will also have members of the Bendigo Legion Angling Club on their first official outing of the calendar year at the Goulburn River again in the Mitchellstown vicinty with bush camping on Majors Creek. Long-time angling club member Rob Tamblyn finally encountered a cod of mythical proportions (metre plus) on the Edward River just outside Deniliquin recently. Reports indicate both fish and angler have fully recovered.

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chris@kingstonstours.com.au

TRAVEL Motel Accommodated Coach Tours â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Pick up and return to your homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

Request the itinerary for the many tour highlights KANGAROO ISLAND 6 days 14th April $2420 Highlights: Goolwa, Kangaroo Island Ferry, Cape Willoughby Lighthouse, Cliffordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Honey Farm, Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery, Kingscote, Flinders Chase National Park, Seal Bay, Remarkable Rocks, Bay of Shoals, Hope Cottage Folk Museum, Mannum.

BROKEN HILL & FLINDERS RANGES 9 days 22nd April $3330 Highlights: Wentworth, Broken Hill Sculpture Park, Silver City Mint & The Big Picture, Silverton Art Gallery, Pro Hart Gallery, Peterborough, Steamtown Museum & Sound & Light Show, Pichi Richi Train Ride, Hawker, Jeff Morgan Gallery, Flinders Ranges, Wilpena Pound, Blinman, Burra.

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

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

CONCRETER

Paths, Driveways, Cross overs, Sheds, Small & big jobs, Reasonable rates. Seniors Discount Free quotes. Ph. 0422 424 348.

Driveways Paths etc Free Quotes

Ph. 0428 381 925

BIG AREA LAWN MOWING

Skilled Handyman â&#x20AC;˘ Holes Patched â&#x20AC;˘ Renovations â&#x20AC;˘ Painting

Lawn Mowing, Whipper Snipping

Will travel within a 50km radius of Bendigo

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

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

CONCRETING

Rubbish Removal $70 per

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

Spraying (Roundup)

PJ TAYLOR

$35 per hr/ $30 pen

load/$65 pen (incl tip fee $31) for 7x4 square box trailer.

Ph Mick

0407 448 249

Millers Holes Mobile 0418 510 217.

POST HOLES

Services Offered To advertise in this section please call

0427 096 404 Worksafe Prov #HO7451

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1300 558 385

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â&#x20AC;˘ Competitive rates â&#x20AC;˘ Loading available â&#x20AC;˘ Locally owned & operated

BATHROOMS & KITCHENS

KITCHEN, BATHROOMS

6 days 13th May $2095 Highlights: Benalla, Bright Autumn Leaves, Harrietville, Bright Berry Farm, Red Stag Deer Farm, Beechworth, Beechworth Goal, Yackandandah, Mt Buffalo, Mt Beauty, Kiewa Valley, Falls Creek, Barwidgee Lavender Farm, Myrtleford and Glenrowan.

& PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

$9590

CAIRNS, LONGREACH & BARRIER REEF 12 days

28th June

$5380

CAIRNS AND THE GULF COUNTRY 17 days

6th July

$7195

NORTHWESTER & SOUTH WEST COAST 47 days

3rd August

$16,990

DARWIN via CENTRAL AUSTRALIA 15 days

3rd August

$6645

COOBER PEDY, AYERS ROCK, ALICE SPRINGS 9 days

3rd August

$4150

WEST COAST, KIMBERLEY & SOUTH WEST COAST 35 days

15th August

$13,340

DARWIN TO PERTH inc WEST COAST & KIMBERLEY 23 days

15th August

$9675

DARWIN TO BROOME AND THE KIMBERLEY 12 days

15th August

$5950

BROOME TO PERTH including TOM PRICE & NINGALOO REEF 14 days

24th August

$6490

PERTH AND SOUTH WEST COAST 15 days

4th September

$5995

TV Tuning from $40

â&#x20AC;˘ Digital TVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Set Top Boxes & Aerials â&#x20AC;˘ Satellite & Computer Setups â&#x20AC;˘ Home Theatre, wall mount â&#x20AC;˘ DVD, Recorders & Foxtel â&#x20AC;˘ Installed & explained

Phone Ron on 5447 7823 or 0431 609 423 AIR CONDITIONING

CANBERRA â&#x20AC;&#x153;FLORIADEâ&#x20AC;? 6 days

27th September

$2190

YARRA VALLEY, HEALSVILLE & MELBOURNE 6 days

5th October

$2085

TASMANIA 10 days

14th October

$4160 (Pens) $4250 (Adult)

NEW ZEALAND DISCOVERY 19 days

26th 27th October

AIR CONDITIONING SERVICES

$6235

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Phone Mark 0418 507 302 RTA: AU 00296

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Evaporative coolers should be serviced at least ONCE PER YEAR in order to work efficiently. To make sure you stay COOL this summer

Phone Nathan: 0407 972 717 bendigotemptech@hotmail.com

Servicing all of Central Victoria â&#x20AC;˘ Pensioner discounts available Registered Licence No. 47315

ABN: 62 094 744 216

â&#x20AC;˘ New Kitchens â&#x20AC;˘ Bathroom Renovations â&#x20AC;˘ Warehouse direct Bathroom products

CAIRNS AND THE GULF COUNTRY 28th June

5446 7163 or 0418 510 074

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James Sherlock Ph: 0407 472 775

sherlocksoilworks@hotmail.com

COM PET RATE ITIVE S â&#x20AC;˘ Laser Levelled Site cuts â&#x20AC;˘ Landscaping â&#x20AC;˘ Driveways â&#x20AC;˘ Backyard clean-ups â&#x20AC;˘ Postholes â&#x20AC;˘ Trenching

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

BRIGHT IN AUTUMN

25 days

Ph: Glenn or Donna

SYDNEY AND THE BLUE MOUNTAINS 8 days 4th May $3190 Highlights: Albury, Dog on the Tuckerbox, Sydney, Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Darling Harbour, Sydney Harbour Dinner Cruise, Sydney Tower, Kings Cross, Bondi Beach, Chinatown, Star City Casino, Blue Mountains, Katoomba, Bathurst, Cowra, Young.

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

â&#x20AC;˘ Commercial

HOUSEWORK

and Ironing Duties. Phone 0434 795 733

LITTLE RIPPER Digger Service

â&#x20AC;˘ Domestic

Sherlock Soil Works Excavator Bobcat Tipper

Interior & Exterior. Very reasonable rates. For a free quote phone Rod 0414 470 573

HANDYMAN SERVICE

7,*(5

PLASTER

Painting Service

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

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

0448 713 499

All types of plastering. â&#x20AC;˘ Home Maintenance â&#x20AC;˘ Tiling â&#x20AC;˘ Painting â&#x20AC;˘ Carpentry. Free quotes. Ph. Brian 0407 679 618

GOOD AS GOLD

BIN HIRE

5446 1422

NO tyres or rock/clean fill. Mattresses $10 extra. Cash only

In Home Reasonable Rates 7 days Extended hours Ph Shaun 0400 811 880

PLASTERER

LAWN Mowing - Edges trimmed, grass removed Handyman Repairs, Rubbish Removal, Ride on Mowing also available. $35 p/hour Ph Tony 0412 824 690

CONCRETER

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

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

Pick up & Return. all Bendigo areas, from $50 Ph 0439 374 389

Ph Neil 0473 486 130

CONCRETER

PANEL BEATING

WASHING & IRONING SERVICE

Call Clint 0427 349 549

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

Bobcat & Tipper Hire

PH 0417 511 159

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

BLINDS & CURTAINS

Southern Cross Blinds & Awnings

cjchandler65@bigpond.com

â&#x20AC;˘ Canvas Awnings â&#x20AC;˘ Roman Blinds â&#x20AC;˘ Vertical Drapes â&#x20AC;˘ Holland Blinds â&#x20AC;˘ Cedar Venetians â&#x20AC;˘ Venetian Blinds â&#x20AC;˘ Roller Shutters â&#x20AC;˘ Security Doors

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

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

Backhoe Trenching Post Hole Borer

200 - 600mm diameter

Site Clearing Driveways Excavation Laser Levelling Rubbish Removal

Call Ron 0438 569 385

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

Smytheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bobcat & Excavator Hire â&#x20AC;˘ Landscape Preps â&#x20AC;˘ Footings/Trenches â&#x20AC;˘ Site Clearing â&#x20AC;˘ Concrete Removal â&#x20AC;˘ Limited Access â&#x20AC;˘ Post Hole Borer â&#x20AC;˘ Rock Grab & Rock Breaker

Ph John 0419 789 684

GARDAM E X C AVA T I O N

SEPTIC TANK SEWER TREATMENT PLANTS Supplied and installed PIC LICENCED

0418 508 993

Licenced drainer 31741

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

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Services Offered BUILDERS

CONCRETING

HANDYMAN SERVICES

BENDIGO SPRAY PAVING LEON BEATTY 0415 503 875 BUILDERS

thebeattles@bigpond.com

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

Ti Timber b Fl Floors

Specialising in:

Patios • Pathways • Driveways

PH: 0499 847 304

NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL

CONCRETE PIPING

Ph Dave 0439 113 795

Stairs Registered Builder

DB-U38390

• 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 •

CARPENTERS

CARPENTER

Renos Extensions Verandahs Decking

Central Victoria 13 11 98

ELECTRICIANS

Geoff Williams Electrical Installations

Over 40 Years Service

Suite B 175 Lyttleton Tce, Bendigo greyarmybendigo@bigpond.com REC 4085

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

HOME MAINTENANCE

PH PAUL 0402 299 819

Tired of Waiting for a Tradesman

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

PAUL EYLES CARPENTRY

0418 507 709RECA/H 5448 3333 7821

Decks/Stairs

Specialising in Renovations All Trades Available

ELECTRICIANS DARELLY ELECTRICAL D SERVICING BENDIGO & DISTRICT SE REC 14361

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

KITCHENS

Rilex Interiors

Email for Quote: pauleyles50@gmail.com

COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL DOMESTIC COMMERC

Is your kitchen needing an update? Call Rilex Interiors for a FREE QUOTE and advice.

COMPUTERS

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

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

Search PEC on Facebook

PH 0418 129 487

Darren Liersch: 0409 077 600

Repairs completed within 24 hours

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

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

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

FENCING / GATES

Call Mark Kingston 0439 941 248

OZ PRO FENCING

LANDSCAPING

Jeoff Milne 5447 2476 Mob 0425 728 336

Computer & IT Problems? Onsite Computer Services for Home and Business • Repairs • Upgrades • Virus removal • Networking & WiFi • Screen replacementt • Web design • Same day support

CALL STEVE 0408 928 763

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

CONCRETING

Cave’s Concreting 0409 173 754 Peter

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

• Qualified tradesmen • Landscaping • Commercial and residential property maintenance

GARDEN SERVICES

Specialising in Landscape construction

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

Free quotes - we look after you

Gary 0422 854 620 GARDEN SERVICES

Pete’s

Mowing and Maintenance Big or small we fix it all!

PATHS, DRIVEWAYS, SHEDS HOUSE SLABS - PHONE FRANK

PH 0417 377 957

• 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.

LawnMowing Mowing Lawn WeedControl Control Weed Fertilising Fertilising

Rubbish RubbishRemoval Removal Pruning Pruning

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

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

0438 083 139 www.bettabathroomhire.com.au

PEST CONTROL

For safe, effective and reliable pest control

Prompt friendly service Fully insured, trained All work fully guaranteed and accredited Environmentally friendly All pest control services “If it’s not right, we’ll put it right no matter what it takes” • Ant control • Bed bug control • Bird control • Cockroach control • Termite control

• Flea control • Wasp control • Rat & mice control • Other pests • Silverfish control • Spider control

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

When reliable service matters!

Edge Gardening and Mowing

Call us Now

• Rural • Handrails • Retainer Walls

GAME ON GARDENING

LAWN MOWING

MOBILE BATHROOMS

Phone: 0417 329 802

ELECTRICIAN

mgbricklayingandlandscaping.com

Mobile: 0401 337 083

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

NO JOB TOO SMALL

20 YEARS LOCAL EXPERIENCE

Paul 0429 462 057

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

GREG SMITH

All Types Of Work 30 Years Experience

• Paving - all types • Brickwork •Turf • Retaining Walls - all types • Brick Edging

Over 25 years of trade qualified experience

All aspects of residential and commercial building work: • Carpentry • Plastering • Painting • Concrete & Landscaping

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

• SPRAY PAVING • CONCRETE RESURFACING • HIGH PRESSURE CLEANING

Decks Pergolas

The Home Handyman

LANDSCAPING

www.jimspestcontrol.com.au

PEST CONTROL

Stuart Erwin 0407 667 900 Cameron Rogister 0411 956 937

LANDSCAPING

Formally “Spider Sprayers”

PAVING & LANDSCAPING by Phil Carman

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

PH: 0418 822 911

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FOR SALE

Services Offered PAINTERS / DECORATORS

PLUMBERS

C.P.D

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

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

Pty. Ltd.

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

544 33 999

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PAINTERS / DECORATORS

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

Quotation gladly given

Call Phill Hutchings on

0417 057 010 PAINTERS / DECORATORS

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

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

Green Waste Green Waste Special

4 Nolan Street, Bendigo

0423 402 474

PLUMBERS

STORAGE

Ph 5446 1535

PO Box 54, Eaglehawk

Greg Hicks st same day Plumbing Fajosebrvtoicoesmall Master Plumber

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

53 pce ratchet screwdriver bit set, new, $45 ono Ph 5447 0965 BEST of James Galway, box set of 4 LP's EC $12 Phone 5447 8573

APOSCLE ferns, 20, $2 each Ph 5447 7106

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

PLUMBERS

5.8GHZ digital phone set, 3 handsets, $100. Ph 0422 967 804

7PCE Modular Lounge with Day bed + Double bed. Coffee Mock suede, Excellent Condition $1100 Ph 5443 3227

STO

• 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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12V cordless drill, new in box $50 ono Ph 5447 0965 2 SEATER lounge with 2 recliner chairs, Green fabric $200 ONO Ph 5441 7448

Peter Carr Plumbing & Gasfitting

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

SPOUT CLEANING

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Reduce Fire Risk Spouts Vacuumed Spotlessly Pensioner Discounts Water Tanks Cleaned

Ph Paul 5439 3835 or 0428 395 429 * Fully Insured

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AQUA Laser steam mop, used once, $40. Ph 0409 974 492 BABY COT, light timber, inner spring mattress + Linen, Excellent Condition $200 Phone: 0400 106 049 BALLET wall plaques, bakelite (8) $25 Ph 5447 7106 BAR stools/breakfast stools, need covering, FREE. Ph 0403 573 674

BARK CHIPS

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

BLINDS, canvas, house lot x 11, various sizes, pelmets, fittings, $450 lot ONO. Ph 5449 7128

BRAEMAR Energy Master gas heaters (x2) Working. $50 both 5447 0612

BRICK laying Face fixing ties, 150 per box, (3 box) $24 lot Ph 5443 1487

BRICKS, handmade, red, $55 per 100. Ph 0428 130 777

BRICKS, Used, Extruded, Aprrox 180, FREE Pickup Ph 5442 6437

BSE School shorts, Girls Sz18 EC $15 Phone 5442 5552

CARGO barrier, Ford Wagon EL, $50. Ph 5449 7128

CHAIR, Carved Walnut Gentlemans chair, $320 Ph 5439 5805

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

COUCH, 7 seater, modular chocolate. EC. Paid $2800 Sell $1500 has double sofa bed. Phone: 0447 659 630

CRAFT Magazines, all to go. From $0.50. Ph 0476 077 570

CRUSCOE College Girls dresses sz 8 & 10 VGC $70 Ph 0401 474 220

CRUSCOE College Green Tops 3/sz10 5/sz14 $12ea VGC 5447 3731

CRUSCOE College items, inc shirts & shorts from $15 Ph 0401 474 220

FREE

STOOLS, solid timber, (x2) $30 Ph 0447 200 106

Over 37,500 copies circulating Central Victoria each week.

CRUSCOE College Shorts 1/sz12 1/sz14 2/sz16 $15ea EC p.5447 3731

BBQ set, Hugheys Kitch, s /steel, in box, 5yr wrty $50 ONO 0422 967 804

DESK wood dark stain, 2 Drawers, Cupboard, GC $50 Ph 0428 422993

Services Offered

TILING

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

FOR SALE

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

FLOOR & WALL TILING

PLASTERERS

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

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

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

0408 859 735 PLUMBERS

$170 $170

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SUPERIOR

ROOFING

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

& MAINTENANCE SERVICES

FREE ROOF INSPECTIONS S New Roofing Re-Roofing Extensions Rebedding & Flexible Pointing Valley & Gutter Replacement

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

EXPERTS IN ALL ASPECTS OF ROOFING 5444 2028

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

INSPECTION • 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

ROOFING

THE PLUMBING MAINTENANCE SPECIALISTS 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.

Murray’s Water Boring FREE SITE

NO TYRES, MATTRESSES, ASBESTOS, PAINTS, OILS OR GAS BOTTLES.

We specialise in all hot water service repairs and replacements.

WATER BORING

0438 632 219

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TREE LOPPING

SMITHS Quality tree and Stump Removal

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

David Smith

0427 506 160

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FOR SALE

DIAL phones, collectors, 2 x cream, $20 ea Ph 5447 7106

HANDI Vac, $20. 0409 974 492

HAY New season Oaten hay sml squares $7 Wheat Straw sml squares $4 Phone 0439 296 455

HAY

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RUG light brown shagpile, 5ft x 3ft VGC $20 Phone 5444 5836

WATER TANKS AND DRUMS

SANYO Microwave Oven, GC, $25. Ph 5441 7448 SHOWER chair, medium height, Phone 5446 1693

new, $50

DINING Chairs (x6) Suede seats, Excellent Condition $175 Phone 0407 714 038

Oaten rolls, net wrapped. Good Quality from $66 Axedale. Phone: 0428 590 023

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

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

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

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

JETSTREAM Sit Up bench, adjustable $20. Ph 0408 009 185

SMALL 1920s swing back bedroom chair, GC, $50 ONO. Ph 5443 5530

DVD'S, $5 each, Indie /Horror/Cult etc. Ph 0403 346 664

BRICK laying expansion Ties, 20 per box (12 box) $100 lot Ph 5443 1487

CHEAP REDGUM SPLIT FIREWOOD

SUMMERTIME SPECIALS

TILL THE END OF FEB

KELVINATOR A/C window wall mounted, energy eff $100 Ph 0429 427 925 KENWOOD Pea Huller & Bean Slicer. $10 ONO. Ph 0476 077 570 KING single mattress, Clean, Slight slat damage $20 Ph 5442 5552

SIEVED TOP SOIL

SOIL

Compost with manures and straw mix. Can deliver Bgo or pick up. Ph 0427 304 600 STEAM cleaner, Lumina, $20. Ph 0409 974 492

KODAKGEAR Tripod, for Videocam, EC $25 Ph 5447 8573

SUNBEAM Electric Wok, Large, As new, $50 Phone 5447 7050

For further details Phone Clint

LAWNMOWER Flymo turbo Compact 350. Used once. $95 Phone Jacqui 5449 6948

SUNBEAM Horse Clippers, excellent condition. Tested and Tagged $275 ONO Ph 5443 5829

LA-Z-BOY sofa, 3 seater, EC, black leather imitation, only 6 months old. $1000 ONO. Ph 5446 8061

TENT, Canvas, Sleeps 5, Used twice $330 Phone 5439 5805

0427 349 549 FOWLERS outfit with 40+ bottles $20 Ph 5443 1717

FRIDGE and Freezer, Pigeon Pair - Fridge 420L Freezer 380L, Excellent Condition $400 ONO Ph 0407 976 967

MOBILITY Scooter. "GoGo Elite" VGC, Just serviced, As new batteries, $700 PH 0400 777 154

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

FOR SALE

FRIDGES

09 and Freezers. Top brands from $195. Fully recond, 6 mths wty. 283 High St, G/Sq. Ph. 5441 1955 FRIDGE/FREEZER Westinghouse, EC $100 Phone 0411 950 130 FUCHSIA PLANTS Clearance of healthy plants, Large Variety $4.00 Ph 5442 7974 GARDEN ornaments birds, gnomes etc. From $2. Ph 0476 077 570 GARMIN 4 Runner Ten Running Watch, as new, $100. Ph 0427 217 541 GRILL, electric swiss style, VGC $20 Phone 5447 7050

ORIGINAL oil painting by Jan Neil $100 Phone 0457 989 999 OVAL table, 6 chairs $50 ono Ph 5439 5852

PEA STRAW $7.50 Straw $6 Min 12 bales Free delivery or pick up Bendigo Ph 0427 304 600

TIME-LIFE world library, 23 volumes, $20 lot Phone 5447 8573 UPSIDE down fridge, Kelvinator, EC, $100 Phone 0411 950 130 VACUUM Cleaner, Good suction, $35 Phone 5447 7050 VINTAGE suitcase (x3) $30 each Phone 5442 5552

www.ebsary.com.au 161 McIvor Hwy Ph 5443 6740 WEEROONA College schoolbag, EC, $25. Ph 0403 573 674 WOOLWORTHS Animal Cards, various available, no charge Ph 0403 573 674

WASHING Machine, LG Turbo drum, EC $100 Phone 0411 950 130

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

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

JUNORTOUN, 6 HOMEBUSH DRIVE Sat & Sun from 7am 1pm Moving Interstate. Tools, H/hold, Pots, Plants, Frames, Sports equip, Clothing, Books, & much more

DINING table, dark wood, carved bevel edges & turned legs. 890cm x 1480cm, VGC, $100 Ph 5444 0636

LIVESTOCK

LEADLIGHT coloured glass, offcuts, lead, or other. Phone 0438 435 917

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

$23

Advertise your Garage Sale from

FOR 4 WEEKS

1300 558 385

classifieds @bendigopublishing .com

YOUNG ferrets, female, 10 weeks old, $25 Ph 0417 781 957

LIVESTOCK

Boarding Kennel & Cattery

Muckleford School Road Muckleford 3451 Open 8:30am-12:00pm & 4:00pm - 6:00pm Phone (03) 5472 4698 Mobile 0428 882 411 E: Jeralee@iinet.net.au www.jeralee.com.au

POULTRY

LIVESTOCK

A.M. Hyett Motorcycles

Bikes sold, traded & recycled. Spares and accessories. See Michael and John 67-69 Bridge Street, Bendigo 3550 Open 9.00am-5.30pm Mon-Sat / 10.00am-5.30pm Sun LMCT 4761. Licenced second hand dealer.

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

MOTOR CAR TRADER REGULATIONS 1998

ADOPT-A-PET OPT A

Regulations require that from June , 1998 both licensed motor car

Male, Desexed, 2 years 5 months

SILKIES

Young & healthy from $20 each Ph 5436 1373

CLEARING SALES BENDIGO ANTIQUE AND ESTATE AUCTIONS

HONDA 1984 MC 250cc Road bike. Needs work. Reg ID-4IL $600 Phone 5442 6937

MOTOR BIKES

KITTENS FREE to good homes, 9 weeks old, Dark tabby, Very quiet & house trained. Ph 0478 608 834

MUSCOVY Duck & Ducklings, will seperate. Kangaroo Flat area Phone 0448 879 583

MOTOR BIKES

KH-100EX VGC RWC Genuine 19,940 Kms on clock, REG to March 2015, $600 Phone 0435 360 829

Conditions apply.

SHEEP

MOBILITY scooter wanted, 4 wheels. Please phone 5446 2870

$19.95

with FREE Posters*

1300 558 385

Lambs 6 months old $90 each, Can Deliver Ph 5439 7136

CASH

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

Walking Exercise Machine Wanted Phone 5446 3605 or 0400 978 757

LIVESTOCK

WANTED TO BUY

DOG

ADS

WARDROBE, Timber veneer, $20 Ph 5441 7936 WASHER & DRYER, LG, Steam cycle, 8.5kg, used once, cost $1500 sell $850 ONO Phone 5447 7050

WANTED

3300 lt $690. 5000 lt $860. 2000 lt $495 2500 lt Slimline $750. Drums 200lt $25.

STEEL Tow Rope $15 Ph 5447 0965

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

GARAGE SALES

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Harry

Greyhound

Harry is a very loving and friendly dog who has a curious nature and loads of character. He loves to play fetch and will bring his toy back so you can throw it again. Harry needs a home where he can have a lot of human companionship and may be better suited to be with children aged 5yr and up.

traders and persons other than licensed motor car traders, must include the following information when advertising a motor car sale. 1.)

The cash price of the motor car

2.)

Whichever of the following is applicable: a.) if the motor car is registered, the registration number

Female, Est 3 years

I really love affection and will let you know when I want a cuddle. I’m a very pretty girl that likes to be in the centre of what’s going on around me. I like other cats and kids and am already de-sexed and Microchipped ready for my new family.

b.) if the car is unregistered, the engine number of the vehicle; or the chassis number; or the vehicle identification num-

Montanna

DSH LOST YOUR DOG O OR R CAT? CAT?

ber; or the registration number (if any) last assigned to the vehicle; or if none of those numbers are reasonably ascertainable, any other number

THE RSPCA IS THE POUND FOR THE BENDIGO CITY COUNCIL.

PICKETS, Treated Pine, 1.2M lengths, $1.50ea (approx 500 available) Ph 0487 393 278 PINBALL machine, Star Trek Next Generation, fully working, EC, $4,200. Ph 0400 137 290 after 6pm.

116 Hattam Street, Golden Square ENTRIES ARE INVITED For our next antique and collectables auction

Wednesday 25th February, 3pm Individual or estate lots accepted

Contact: Dennis 5443 8570 or Vernon 5441 4168 or 0407 485 333 www.bendigoantiques.com.au

5441 2209

Piper Lane, East Bendigo

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

by which the vehicle may be identified. a licensed motor car trader must We are still having a lot of stray cats coming through. If you are missing your cat, please come through and check to see if your fur baby is here.

ON ALL AMAROKS

AWARD WINNING

TRADIE

DEALS

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.

Your Volkswagen Partner

• Unlimited Km 3 Year Warranty‡ • Capped Price Servicing✓ for 6 years/90,000km available

Symes Motors 197 High Street, Bendigo LMCT11420 Tel. 03 5442 3111

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Amarok 4x4 Manual from only

37,990

Driveaway*

Alloy wheels Front fog lamps Metallic paint

*Offer available on New & Demonstrator Model Year 2014 Amarok sold and delivered by 31/03/15. Options may be available for an additional cost. Not available in conjunction with the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Fleet Program. Volkswagen Group Australia reserves the right to change or extend this offer. Terms and conditions apply, see vwtradie.com.au ✓Capped price servicing available at an extra cost at participating dealers on eligible models. Capped Price Servicing applies to the first 6 standard services of your vehicle which are scheduled to occur every 15,000 km/12 month intervals (whichever occurs first). Exclusions apply. Volkswagen Group Australia reserves the right at any time to modify or discontinue the Capped Price Servicing Program. ‡Conditions apply to unlimited km 3 year warranty. See www.volkswagen-commercial.com.au.

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CARAVANS & TRAILERS 2005 Coromal Excel 511 Poptop, VGC, Reg Nov 2015, R/O awn, I/S matt. $21,000 neg. Ph 5446 9872 or 0408 172 167

BARGAIN 2003 Jayco Poptop, Twin beds, plus 01 Merc ML270 Diesel UHF774 $31,000 Phone 5439 5180 JAYCO Freedom, approx 17ft, 2 single beds, G/E stove, b/up batt, awning /full annex as new, G/E Fridge, micro, brand new TV on swing arm, clean modern van, easy to tow $17,900 ONO Ph 0417 337 424 or 0400 912 916

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BOATS

AUTO

STACER Runabout 4mtr, 25hp Johnson, Bimini, Hummingbird, 3 swivel sets, Jackets, Nav lights, Boat + Trailer both Reg til Dec 2015 $3850 Ph 5443 7614

ALUM. Stessco 2011, 15HP Suzuki, lowrance, finder, Dunbier trailer, all accesories. $4,500 Phone 0459 762 193

CAR PARTS

Service & Repair Specialists Jamie Hackett Motors Ph 5446 8635

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

BOATS 3.8 Savage. Built in floor, 15HP Mariner, Brooker Trailer, life jackets, $2100 Ph 5446 7811 or 0428 928 725

WRECKING CARS WANTED

Cash offered. Phone 0417 334 009.

COMMODORE VY Auto, New tyrpes, New, batt, As is, Unreg SKO-844 $1299 Ph 5443 1710 or 0401 915 906

FOR SALE FORESTER X SAT NAV SPECIAL 2007,109,380ks, RWC, Reg til March 2016 (13mths.) Genuine reason for selling. $13,800 Ph. 5439 5423

FORD EB Sedan 93, auto, t/bar, YMV-510, $600 Ph 0429 919 021 FORD Laser SR 2001, Man, 176,000ks, well maintained, with REG /RWC (rqb619) $4500 Ph 0438 403 624 or 0411 261 554

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

WRECKING DRAGON CITY MOTOR WRECKERS Panel Beating. No insurance or restoration work. Pensioner Discount Ph 5447 4441 A/H 0487 000 145 Kangaroo Flat LMCT 11067

FALCON BA 2004, XR8 6sp Manual Gearbox, $1100 HARD LID w/spoiler and hardware (silver) $750 Ph 0422 281 302 FOR Wrecking: Mitsubishi Magna Elite 1988 Auto $250 Phone 5443 6359

VEHICLES & SMALL TRUCKS WANTED TO BUY

AUTO

MITSUBISHI Lancer 99, 1.5 man, PQE900, EC, RWC $2750 Phone 0428 648 051

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

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

COMMODORE VY S Utility, 18" alloy wheels, RWC, New windscreen, EC, (Vin 6G1YK43894L316876) $6500 Ph 0411 432 733

1997 SAAB, Auto, Hatch back, well maintained, Reg til April, $1000 (XEX-250) Ph 0415 506 175 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) $5200 ONO Ph 0439 564 299 2012 Mitsubishi 4cyl tray, fibreglass canope, 5sp man, 6 months reg, 100,000ks, (ZEJ495) with RWC $12,500 Phone 0411 709 325

ASTRA Convertible Bertone Edition, 2002 Man. 120,000km. Sept Rego. RWC, EC. $9500 Lovely ladies car Phone 54 437565 or 0428437565 (RTB-185)

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

To advertise in this section please call

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

1300 558 385

TOYOTA

COROLLA

Hatchback, 1.6L 4sp auto, P/steer, A/con, RWC, 177,000ks, $3500 ONO Ph 0434 291 085. (Vin 6T164 8E9409650698)

VACC PRE PURCHASE INSPECTIONS ROADWORTHY CERTIFICATES Jamie Hackett Motors Ph 5446 8635

Classifieds 1300 558 385

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STACER Runabout 4.2 Mtr. 30HP Suzuki. Carpet, Hummingbird, Marine Radio, 2 swivel seats, Bait board, Jackets, Nav lights, Reg til 9/8/15. Dunbier Trailer, New Tyres, Spare wheel, Reg til 6/4/15 $6300 Ph 04718 586 198

2001 AU Ford Fairmont, dual fuel, Auto, CD, Climate control, no rego or RWC $2500 ONO Ph 0474 940 977 (1az2px)

MECHANICS

TRAILERS

AUTO

EA Falcon wagon on gas, VE EL Motor, done only 85,000ks, UBS469 $475 Ph 0417 059 609

Cars, trucks, tractors, tin, wire, white goods etc. Phone 5474 3237 or 0427 312 146.

VOLVO MERCEDES BENZ BMW VOLKSWAGON PEUGOT

WINDSOR Seaview 2005 Poptop 18ft, island DB, Aircon, m/wave, awning, VGC $17,900 Ph 0419 894 481

AUTO

SCRAP METAL WANTED

JAYCO Poptop, 15ft 6" Single beds, oven, annex & extras, VGC $8900 ONO Ph 0400 906 104 6 x 4 $590. 8 x 5 tandem $2,190. 161 McIvor Hwy

AUTO

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Both print and online advertising have their benefits, so the smart approach is to include both in your marketing mix. It’s hard to beat the targeting potential, longevity, and true reader engagement that can only come from quality print and online advertising.

COMMODORE Wagon 2006 VZ 294,000ks, Reg & RWC, very clean , nice looking car, runs very well, T/bar, Cruise, Elec windows, CD player, window tint, Cargo barrier $4000 Firm Ph 0428 521 775 (UIV-381)

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USED CAR BARGAINS at BUDGET PRICES 2001 HYUNDAI ELANTRA HATCH

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2002 MITSUBISHI V6 MAGNA

Family wagon with cargo barrier and loads more. OVY 663

C REDU

MAZDA BRAVO 4X4 TWIN CAB

Loads of gear and priced to go. SFY 993

$5,990

DRIVE AWAY INC RWC

TOYOTA AVALON CONQUEST AUTO SEDAN

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2003 NISSAN NAVARA TWIN CAB V6

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2002 KIA SPORTAGE SUV

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FORD CAPRI TOURER CONVERTIBLE

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Hard to find twin cab with h canopyy at a drive away price. reg. SKS 019

MITCUBISHI VERADA AUTO SEDAN

Ideal first car with air conditioning and power steering. WGO 538

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HOLDEN RODEO TWIN CAB DUAL FUEL

4x2, gas and petrol economy at a budget price. RKK 232

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HOLDEN VT2 BERLINA

Lovely auto sedan to suit the fussiest of buyers. WUX 714 AWAY $3,990 DRIVE INC RWC

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Luxury limousine with full leather and lovely to drive. RTR 796 AWAY $4,990 DRIVE INC RWC

HONDA ACCORD AUTO SEDAN

Ever reliable Honda auto with under 200ks in great condition at an affordable price. OTI 688

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Only 175000 k’s. Lovely one owner berlina with full service history & below average k’s PRQ 790 AWAY $3,990 DRIVE INC RWC

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Friday, February 13, 2015 – Bendigo Weekly

Silver for Gully

WEEKLY SPORT EVCA – Division 1

Six chase finals berth

By JOEL PETERSON

GOLDEN Gully rode its luck all the way to a piece of silverware on Sunday, when it claimed the EVCA’s Bash For Cash title at Pearce Reserve. On a day of upsets, Golden Gully’s first game was forfeited due to United not being able to field a side, before it upset Sedgwick in the semi-final at Tannery Lane to progress to the grand final. It met Maiden Gully in the decider after Gully got the better of Marong before upsetting host side Mandurang. As it had done in the two games prior, Maiden Gully batted first in the decider, however with limited success. Golden Gully’s bowlers made a strong start and took early wickets, never allowing the Gully batsmen to get going. Brad Kinder was the only Gully batsman to break the shackles, top scoring with 36. Shaun O’Shea and Jeremy Rogerson each claimed two scalps from their solitary overs, as the Cobras restricted Maiden Gully to 8/85 from 10 overs. In reply, the Cobras came out

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CHAMPIONS: Golden Gully with the winners’ shield. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN firing to breeze past the target. Jeremy Rogerson, unlucky not to claim the Cathcart medal as the game’s best player, cracked four sixes on his way to 38 not out as Golden Gully passed the total with four overs remaining. Shaun O’Shea, who was ad-

judged the standout player for the Cobras, finished with an unbeaten 12, while Nathan Hamblin and Nathan Shatwell added 15 and 4, respectively. Rob Brown and Steve Hollingsworth each took a wicket for Maiden Gully.

THE Emu Valley Cricket Association is set for a thrilling finals race over the final two rounds of the season, beginning tomorrow. Six sides are still firmly in the finals hunt, with Golden Gully still an outside chance to sneak into the final four from seventh. Undefeated side Mandurang is safe on top of the table, with Sedgwick’s six wins good enough for second, United third and Emu Creek fourth, half a point clear of Axe Creek. The Cowboys are a further game clear of West Bendigo, with Golden Gully in seventh still a mathematical chance for finals. The association’s top four sides all recorded wins on the weekend, highlighted by Emu Creek’s destruction of Marong’s batting order to take a 78-run win. Jeremy Ross made 42 as the Emus steamrolled the Panthers for only 127, led by Simon Marwood’s 3/32 from 15 overs. Michael Checkley and Julian Renshaw also picked up two wickets, while former Golden Gully quick Cam Moore provided a handy addition to the Emus lineup taking 2/22. Fifth placed West Bendigo also recorded a comfortable win over Maiden Gully, despite two brilliant performances with the bat from young gun Alex Gorrie. Gorrie made 75 as Gully was dismissed for 158 in the first innings, 163 runs short of the Redbacks’ 315. Gully then headed back to the

crease for 20 overs, in which Gorrie decided to put on a show. He blasted 11 boundaries and sent four balls over the ropes on his way to an unbeaten 110 to see the hosts finish with 2/137, with Shannon Craven (13) next best. Mandurang kept its unbeaten run alive with a strong batting performance against Golden Gully. Chasing 271, Ben Rodda (88), Matt Giri (71 off 60 balls) and Paul Martin (70) all found form. Golden Gully’s Shaun O’Shea took 4/78 to lead the way with the ball. Sedgwick completed a comfortable win after a monster effort with the bat on day one, claiming a 169run win over Axe Creek. Former Ram Jordan Knight belted nine fours and two sixes on his way to 88 and got the innings off to a good start with Graham Gamble, putting on 127 for the second wicket. Grant Le Poidevin chipped in with 31 at number four, but veteran Scott McKenzie (4/74) took the key middle order wickets as the Rams dismissed the visitors for 276 and cemented second spot with their sixth win of the season. In the round’s final game, United took care of business against Spring Gully to stay in third ahead of a clash against West Bendigo this week. After his side made 268, Luke O’Sullivan took three wickets as the hosts reduced the Crows to 220 from 71.5 overs. Alex Sutton top scored with 71 not out for Spring Gully, who take on Axe Creek this week.

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WEEKLY SPORT

Chasing the top spot By JOEL PETERSON

BENDIGO Spirit still has plenty to play for when faces Canberra tonight in its last game of the WNBL regular season. Bendigo is locked in to a top-two spot, and needs to win and for Townsville to lose both of its remaining games this weekend against Sydney and Dandenong, to clinch top spot and a home semi final. Despite that unlikely scenario, coach Bernie Harrower will not accept anything less than 100 per cent

effort from his team heading into a crucial semi final against the Fire next week. The side needs to get back to the form that saw it beat Townsville two weeks ago after a topsy-turvy display against Melbourne on Sunday that saw the Spirit escape with a miraculous comeback win. Canberra has had some impressive performances against the second-placed side this season, including a storming comeback led by Lauren Jackson, Abby Bishop and Kristen Veal last time they met.

A win means Bendigo is still in play for top spot, but ladder leaders Townsville only need to win one game this weekend to secure the minor championship. Canberra is playing for its finals life – a win against Bendigo and the Caps are guaranteed a postseason berth – and have no shortage of motivation to close out their season at home as winners. The Capitals are part of a three-team logjam between fourth and sixth, with Melbourne and Syd-

ney Uni also sitting on 10 wins and 11 losses. Likely league MVP Abby Bishop’s play deserves a postseason berth, but with the race for finals as tight as it is, nothing is guaranteed. Gabe Richards had 20 points the first time the two sides met before playing while unwell in the second meeting and looms as a key, while Bishop has signalled her intention to have a big game. The Spirit will do battle with the Caps from 5.40pm tonight. NEW ROLE: Kelly Wilson will rejoin the Braves at the end of the WNBL season.

O’Shea joins team for Paris contest BENDIGO cyclist Glenn O’Shea arrived in France this week after being selected for the UCI Track World Championships in Paris. The three-time world champion is part of a 20-member team of Australia’s best track cyclists that flew to the French capital earlier ahead of the titles that get underway next week. O’Shea did not contest the recent Herald Sun Tour with Budget Forklifts, he and teammate Jack Bobridge instead choosing to prepare for the world championships. Bobridge and O’Shea will team up in the madison, as they will at the Bendigo International Madison in March. The duo will form two members of the six-man team pursuit squad – joined by Alex Edmondson, Mitchell Mulhern, national under-23 road

champion Miles Scotson and Luke Davison. National performance director Kevin Tabotta said he was encouraged by the signs the team had shown in the lead up to the event. “It’s been exciting to watch the competition for spots leading into the final selection for this Australian team,” Tabotta said. “It demonstrates the great depth and quality of talent in our team for Paris, and gives encouraging signs for the future of Australian track cycling. “As a team, our ambitions are lofty for the worlds – and pre-competition performance indicators are very encouraging.” O’Shea joined with the Budget Forklifts team this year to bolster his bid for the 2016 Rio Olympics, and the world

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TEAM PLAYER: Glenn O’Shea is on track in Paris. titles will form an integral part of the qualification for next year’s games. “This team represents the core of the athlete pool vying for the limited spots available for the Rio Olympics team in 2016,” Tabotta said. “After these Worlds, there will be just three World Cups and one World Championships for all athletes to qualify and stake a claim

for selection.” The UCI Track World Championships are held from February 18 to 22 in Paris. O’Shea’s campaign gets under way on Wednesday with the qualifying for the team pursuit, before Thursday’s final. The madison is the last event held at the championships – the 50km race will be staged next Sunday.

THE Bendigo Lady Braves this week announced a big signing ahead of the 2015 South East Australian Basketball League campaign, with two time league MVP Kelly Wilson returning to the club. Wilson has enjoyed a stellar three years, winning two WNBL championships with Bendigo and her second SEABL MVP crown in 2013, as well as representing her country with the Australian Opals in the last 12 months. The versatile 170cm guard is averaging 7.2 points and is second in the WNBL with 5.1 assists per game after taking over at point guard from Kristi Harrower with the Spirit this season. Wilson returns to the Lady Braves after three years with Knox Raiders, that saw her and Gabe Richards com-

bine for the 2013 SEABL title. “I enjoyed my time at Knox but I’m really looking forward to returning to the court with the Braves,” Wilson, who grew up in Leongatha, said. “I consider myself a bit of a Bendigo local now that I have lived here for so long so it will be great to return to such a successful club.” “They have had a lot of success the past couple years and hopefully we can get over that last hurdle and win a championship.” Lady Braves coach Jonathan Goodman said Wilson’s return is a huge step in the right direction for the club. “Kelly is a dynamic scorer and will provide valuable leadership for the team,” Goodman said.

NO WOMAN WITH OVARIAN CANCER SHOULD WALK ALONE The RUN100 Foundation exists quite simply, to raise funds that will go toward research, support, advocacy and education for ovarian cancer and the people that are being affected by the terrible disease. With a wonderfully talented Foundation Committee, the organisation is going from strength to strength. By way of great corporate support, business sponsorship and public participation, 2015 is set to be a fantastic year. After a hugely successful run from Echuca to Bendigo last March this year, Jeff Brennan has raised the bar in an effort to generate more funds and awareness to fight this terrible disease known as the silent killer, Ovarian Cancer. Setting off from Barham on this marathon journey, on February 26-27, Jeff will be running 157km finishing in Bendigo inside 24 hours. This run will celebrate February, Ovarian Cancer Month and provide hope and support with much needed research funds through the RUN100 Foundation Supporting Ovarian Cancer. One in 70 women develop ovarian cancer in their lifetime; every 10 hours a woman in Australia will die of ovarian cancer; and only 20% of Australian women will survive more than five years. Now you can see why Jeff and the Foundation needs your generous support.

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Games back on

By JOEL PETERSON

Plenty to play for THE Bendigo Spirit is in a tight spot aiming to secure a home semi-final. Story Page 34

HIGH HOPES: Kelsey Griffin remains on form. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Bendigo Spirit chairman Greg Bickley says the ABC’s decision to reinstate live broadcasts of the Women’s National Basketball League semi finals is the right one. The broadcaster had initially shelved the games, and planned to show them on delay, because of its coverage of the Australian Women’s Open Golf on February 21 and 22. The league came up with scheduling alternatives that were knocked back by the ABC, which decided last year to stop broadcasting the sport at the end of this season, after a 35-year association with the game. The decision means that the major semi final, to be played between Townsville and Bendigo on Sunday, February 22, will be shown at 3pm on ABC2. “It is a positive for our fans and we are glad the right decision has been made,” Bickley said on Thursday.

“We are still disappointed in the ABC’s decision, and as a club we call on the ABC to recommit to next season and recommit to the sport. “They are shifting regional operations to Sydney and it is disappointing they are pulling services such as this.” The ABC’s initial schedule listed every broadcast match as being played at 3pm on Saturday afternoon, but that fixture was chopped and changed at the broadcaster’s behest. Tonight’s clash between Canberra and Bendigo at AIS Arena was originally scheduled for Saturday at 3pm, but will instead be played at 5.40pm tonight so it can be shown on delay at 12pm tomorrow. Bendigo’s semi final is likely to be played in Townsville – the Fire would need to lose both their games this weekend while Bendigo win for the Spirit to snare top spot – with the winner of the game going on to host the grand final.

After Bendigo hosted the last two deciders, Bickley said the club has plans in place for its supporters if the Spirit makes the game and it is hosted by the Fire. “We are trying to set up an opportunity where our fans can get together and watch the game with big screens, to support the girls,” he said. “We would obviously love to have it here again, but if we do make it through we want to make sure our fans get as much access to the game as is possible. “We are still hoping for another home grand final though.” Plenty is happening off-court for the Spirit, with the club advertising for a general manager’s position, likely to be appointed during the off-season. “As a board we can admit that there are things offcourt we haven’t done as well as we could, and this is a really exciting step in continuing to improve how we run our club,” Bickley said.

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