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ISSUE 907 FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2015

“I was totally embarrassed by what I have done. What I did was wrong.” - Cr Mark Weragoda

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By CHRISTINE McGINN

CITY of Greater Bendigo councillor Mark Weragoda will likely face a code of conduct hearing following confirmation last weekend’s drink driving incident will be referred to an independent panel. Late yesterday, councillor Helen Leach confirmed to the Bendigo Weekly she believed the interests of ratepayers and the

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council would be best served by having the incident reviewed independently. “My intentions are for a code of conduct panel,” Cr Leach said. “And I am not about to change my mind. “I think we need to do this so that in the eyes of the com-

munity we are being as fair and transparent as we can possibly be, and that we have subjected this matter to the highest level of scrutiny. “None of this says anyone is guilty of a breach, it just says we are treating it seriously, and I believe, this is what the commu-

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nity would want us to do. “This is an onerous decision for me, I leave it to the panel to do its work, so that I can then continue to focus on my priority, which is my duty as a councillor.” Cr Weragoda, aged 55, was caught two-and-a-half-times over

the legal blood-alcohol limit last Friday night. The Weekly understands Cr Weragoda had been waiting for a taxi with his car about 50 metres from a random breath test site on Townsend Street, after his wife Leonie had earlier blown 0.098 when police pulled over the vehicle the couple were travelling in.

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Townhouse potential CR MARTIN has a prized inner city allotment in a fantastic location to auction on Saturday from 11am. Located at 8 Holt Street, Bendigo, the 316 square metre property is an ideal site for an inner city townhouse, and a place where the owners can walk to work, to cafes, to school or the lake. Elders Bendigo will auction an attractive three bedroom brick veneer home at 17 Knape Street, Long Gully on Saturday from 12pm. The home features an open plan kitchen/dining area with air conditioner and gas cooking, built in robes in two of the three bedrooms and an enclosed carport as well as a garden shed and double vehicle shed. Ellis Nuttall Real Estate will auction a 192 hectare (475 acre) property at Drummartin from 11am Saturday. The property has enjoyed 86 years family ownership, and includes a three bedroom home. With mostly prime productive red loam soils and many other improvements including shearing shed and hay shed, the prime land is sure to be keenly sought after. Sutherland Property has a

charming two bedroom solid brick Victorian residence at 320 Mackenzie Street Golden Square to auction from 11.30am Saturday. With an updated kitchen, spacious lounge, evaporative cooling and renovated bathroom with claw foot bath, the property is just minutes from Golden Square’s main attractions. THE City of Greater Bendigo and Goldfields Library Corporation will present the 2015 Sustainable Homes Program, featuring a range of free and interesting information sessions to assist people to make their homes more environmentally friendly. City of Greater Bendigo Senior Environment Officer Anthony Sheean said sessions on composting made easy; what happens to your household recycling; wonderful worm farms, retro-fitting for sustainability, sustainable building design and heritage houses and sustainability will take place at the Bendigo Library from Thursday, March 19, through until May. Presenters will include ABC Gardening Australia’s Jane Edmanson, local architects Lucas

SOLID: 320 Mackenzie Street. Hogens and Simon Disler, horticulturalist Ros Woodburn and the City’s resident heritage advisor Megan McDougall. To find out more visit the Goldfields Library website www. ncgrl.vic.gov.au or pick up a brochure from the Bendigo Library. All sessions are free, but bookings are essential and can be made by visiting the Bendigo Library website www.ncgrl.vic. gov.au Further Information can be obtained from Anthony Sheean on 5434 6374 or 0419 762 787. THE January vacancy rate for regional Victoria, based on a sixmonth average trend, was 2.2 per cent, the same as in December last year. That was more favourable to landlords than the

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Lyons to have his say

By CHRISTINE McGINN

FORMER City of Greater Bendigo mayor Barry Lyons is free to vote on the proposed $30 million aquatic and leisure centre. Despite community concerns Cr Lyons faced a conflict of interest with his son Jack Lyons at the helm of the group lobbying for the centre, no conflict exists. “There is no conflict of interest. The Kangaroo Flat Community Enterprise (KFCE) are running a public campaign for the centre along with half of the community and most of the health practition-

ers,” Cr Lyons said. “It’s about encouraging a healthy lifestyle which is a good thing. I have had advice it is not a conflict of interest.” KFCE president Jack Lyons is pushing council to build its proposed Greater Bendigo Aquatic Leisure and Wellness Centre. “The reason this wellness and aquatic centre was made the number one priority by council was Bendigo was found to have a high population of obese people, it’s not about the money, it’s about people’s wellbeing and the Bendigo council should be right behind

this,” Mr Lyons said. “We are all about making Bendigo the best place to live that it can be. We love where we live and want the best for the city.”

I have had advice it is not a conflict of interest A council spokesperson said they had advised Cr Lyons that no conflict of interest existed despite his son’s involvement in the KFCE.

Ulumbarra Theatre – To be or not to be

STAGE IS SET: But will it be alright on the night?

By DIANNE DEMPSEY

“I CAN’T put my hand on my heart and say I am 100 per cent sure that Ulumbarra Theatre will be finished on time,” David Lloyd, manager of Capital Venues and Events told the Weekly this week. Mr Lloyd and Stan Liacos, director of City Futures, have been conducting regular tours of the still incomplete Ulumbarra Theatre for several months. Mr Lloyd said there have been two common responses from the tour participants. “People’s enthusiasm for the complex is incredibly energising, they are thrilled by the whole project,” he said. “The second response is that people always say, ‘You’ll never finish it on time.’

“In fact I’d be lying if I said I’m totally confident that we will be finished on April 17. “I see the theatre’s progress from week to week and we’re ramping up towards the finish. The structural work is done and now we’re at the stage where we are doing the cosmetic work, the carpet laying etcetera. “But it will be down to the wire. But if it is not finished we will still open. We will just have to work around the elements which are to be finished off. “You can take the example of Hamer Hall,” Mr Lloyd said. “That wasn’t 100 per cent completed when it was opened. “It’s not ideal but the opening was still a success.”

“While the Kangaroo Flat Community Enterprise has contributed funds towards the development of the proposed aquatic centre, neither Cr Lyons or his son

What Mr Lloyd can guarantee however is that if there are still last minute jobs to be done the show will go on. Before the April 17 gala opening night, The Wiggles are performing on April 14; Augie March on April 16 and following the Gala Opening James Morrison will perform on April 19. “We will be lucky to finish everything,” Mr Lloyd said. “If we have to be up all night painting the walls to finish on time, then that is what we will do. “But I have to say that we are already a success. “We already have 170 bookings from April until the end of this year, including the Bendigo Bank major conference which will bring an estimated 1.5m into the city.”

would personally benefit or suffer any loss should council elect to build the facility or not,” they said. Jack Lyons said council has an

opportunity to make yet another important decision in the next few weeks. ‘‘It must decide whether or not it wants to continue the policies that have made the past decade the city’s greatest since the Goldrush,’’ he said. ‘‘Council has an opportunity to stick with the bold visions of the past 10 years that have seen almost unprecedented growth. ‘‘Council has an opportunity to turn the biggest ever government grant for a pool into a oncein-a-lifetime chance to help build a better Bendigo.’’

Leach calls for review From Page 1 Cr Weragoda was a passenger in the vehicle and was given the keys to collect the vehicle the next day. Instead of waiting for the taxi, Cr Weragoda decided to drive the car and police intercepted him “a short distance away”. Cr Weragoda subsequently recorded a 0.125 blood-alcohol reading and immediately had his licence suspended for 12 months, and was also handed a $627 fine. Mrs Weragoda was issued a six month licence suspension, and was issued an infringement notice for $443. Despite denying the offence twice to the Bendigo Weekly on Tuesday, Cr Weragoda released an apology on Wednesday afternoon. “I unreservedly apologise to my family, friends and the greater community for my actions. As the advertising slogan states ‘I am a bloody idiot’, at 55 years of age, I should have known better,” he said. “I acknowledge my actions could have had a disastrous outcome not only for myself but to other road users or pedestrians. Driving drunk is unacceptable and careless. “I also unreservedly apologise for initially denying my actions. I was totally embarrassed by what I had done. What I did was wrong. “As a community lead-

er, I will need to rebuild the community’s trust and faith in me.” The Municipal Association of Victoria’s president Bill McArthur said any comment about the matter would deny “natural justice”. Under section 76B of the Local Government Act 1989 councillors are required to act honestly, exercise reasonable care and diligence and not make improper use of their position. “Whether this matter breaches Bendigo Coun-

some members of our community have failed to understand the drink driving message. “Drink driving is a serious issue but council agreed Cr Weragoda’s conduct has no direct connection to council business and is seen as a personal issue. “It is difficult to compare this matter with the decision to refer Cr Elise Chapman to a councillor conduct panel, as it was the view of a group of councillors that her actions related to council business.”

I was totally embarrassed by what I had done. What I did was wrong cil’s Code of Conduct, or whether it needs to be sent to a panel, remains an issue for local councillors to determine,” a spokesperson for the Local Government Minister said. Cr Elise Chapman will also face a hearing for an incident which included a tweet of a graphic image involving the genital mutilation of young girls. Mayor Peter Cox has expressed his disappointment in Cr Weragoda over his drink driving incident. “Council met last night (Wednesday) and has accepted Cr Mark Weragoda’s unreserved apology for drunk driving and initially denying his actions,” he said. “It is disappointing that

Cr McArthur said he would not preempt or comment about how council should best handle the matters before them. But Cr Weragoda told the Weekly yesterday that be believed the matter was closed. “I’ve made an apology and I know the councillors decided not to take the matter any further at (Wednesday’s) meeting,” Cr Weragoda said. When asked if he felt the matter should be referred to a hearing, Cr Weragoda said his incident was different to the other matter regarding Cr Chapman which was already before the independent panel. “But who am I to judge,” he said.

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Taskforce is just the job for Gen Y

By CHRISTINE McGINN

A YOUTH unemployment taskforce could be established in Greater Bendigo to create more opportunities for Generation Y. The taskforce, a combination of businesses, educators and council, is proposed to reduce the high rate of youth unemployment across the city. According to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data, 17.2 per cent of Greater Bendigo’s youth (15 to 24 years of age) were unemployed in January. Last year’s average youth unemployment rate in Bendigo was 19.2 per cent. But the ABS numbers show the overall unemployment average in Greater Bendigo was 6.99 per cent. Jobseekers attended a jobs expo at the Bendigo Town Hall on Wednesday to build networks and meet employers. But an employment seminar held in conjunction with the expo

called on local organisations to connect to form the taskforce. “The seminar called for a taskforce in relation to addressing youth unemployment. There are just so many people that are missing out on opportunities in relation to education and employment,” City of Greater Bendigo council mayor Peter Cox said. “People were saying it had to rate a much higher priority. They were calling on businesses, educators and council to form a taskforce. “They said the opportunities for young people to get their first job were very difficult so it must be addressed. I will certainly be putting that to council. “Youth unemployment has become to some point a crisis. We know if people get an education it is likely they will retain jobs. So where we have young people missing out on an education, they are our future long-term unemployed people so we must address that.”

WORK FORCE: The Bendigo Job Expo played host to employment agencies and providers at the town hall. More than 40 site holders were at the expo to discuss employment and training opportunities with people of all ages. Employment Minister Jacinta Allan opened the inaugural event emphasing the need to connect employers and jobseekers. “Having a job sets young people up for the rest of their lives and their

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“We know there are employers with positions available but it’s a matter of connecting the right people to the positions and seeing what jobs are available,” she said. “There were over 100 jobs advertised at the expo and when we work together we can identify jobs and address the global issue on a local scale.”

strict their visits to the normal visiting hours.” The hospital is close to announcing the successful tender for the $40.7M stage one redevelopment. “We have shortlisted five excellent builders. It’s proving a tough decision, but we are close to announcing the successful tenderer,” Ms Boyle said. Building works are expected to start in late April.

BENDIGO BEAT A 19-year-old learner driver was caught doing a 292 metre burnout in Long Gully on Sunday. The male driver did the burnout just before 2am on Jackson Street before he crashed into a fence one kilometre further on Upper California Gully Road. The man left the scene and was unable to be found on the night. Police tracked down the man the following day who admitted the offences. The driver will be charged on summons with 12 offences including driving in a manner dangerous,

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the Labour Day long weekend. The unit, located on the corner of Short and Lansell streets in a block of units, had a large quantity of building supplies and equipment stolen between Friday afternoon and Sunday afternoon. Police believe the offender(s) would have required a vehicle to take the large quantity of goods and spent a considerable amount of time at the property. Witnesses who saw any suspicious behaviour or any vehicles at the address should contact police on 5448 1300.

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ST JOHN of God Hospital will be without power for four hours this Sunday as it disconnects from the old substation and connects to a new one in preparation for the start of construction of the new three storey wing. Acting CEO Jayne Boyle said that while it is a major event, patient, staff and equipment safety will not be compromised. “Between 7am and 11am on Sunday we have to shut down the

Formerly from New South Wales, Ellen said she originally moved because of the course’s high reputation. “It is frustrating we are paying so much money for something that is not a great quality,” she said. Another physical and outdoor education student said when he attended his first day of classes, the teacher had not even received her log in to start the teaching year. “It is so disorganised and there is no one available to help. I feel sorry for students just starting the course this year,” he said. La Trobe Head of Campus Robert Stephenson said they were finalising details of a plan to potentially reinstate the subject. Students received an email last Thursday to apologise for the inconvenience and to notify them the university was “currently negotiating with a qualified staff member”. “This reinforces that if there are any issues coming up, we are working on resolving them,” Mr Stephenson said. He said university officials would meet with students next week to discuss the resolution.

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Last chance for HACC input COMMUNITY consultation about the future delivery of the City of Greater Bendigo’s Home and Community Care (HACC) program ends today. Council will make its final decision about the fate of the program at the March 25 general council meeting. Councillors will vote on the provisional decision to close the program and axe about 160 jobs. Staff and locals have had eight community consultation sessions with feedback to be collated and included in the report to be given to council. Mayor Peter Cox said the consultation process was an opportunity to explain council’s provisional decision and some of the influencing factors. “What is clear is the industry is changing significantly and the city must address the issues of cost shifting that are happening at a state and national level and the impact this has locally,” he said. “Currently the city delivers HACC services on behalf of the state government. In response to cost pressures, councils across Victoria were given a boost in government funding on July 1 last year and now receive $45 per hour to provide home care services. However, the city still subsidises its services and in the 2013/14 financial year contributed an additional $1.3M. “Should council elect to withdraw from the delivery of HACC services it would not be the end of care. The state government would need to find a new provider with a proven track record in the HACC industry and clients would continue to receive services they are assessed for.” Cr Cox said there were no concerns about the quality of the service or the staff and it was apparent how much the community valued the service. “Should it need to, the city would only have the capacity to absorb some staff into other areas of the organisation,” he said. Australian Services Union branch coordinator Billy King said Bendigo would suffer if the “quality and valued service” was withdrawn. “Community members who receive this service are among the most vulnerable, and it has been proven time and time again that a Councilrun community care system offers the highest and most productive level of service,” he said. Mr King said they did not believe the decision was based on “financial influences”. “This proposal – along with the recent announcement to close the Bendigo Early Learning Centre – was created behind closed doors, without staff, union or community consultation,” he said. “The ASU will do everything in its power to help retain these jobs and services. Our members, their clients and the community deserve better.” Locals can provide feedback to the HACC hotline on 4408 6683 or via HACC@bendigo.vic.gov. au until the end of the day. - Christine McGinn

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Change at exchange ONE of Bendigo’s most iconic and significant buildings has been sold to a Ballarat consortium who plan to turn the site into a vibrant cafe and restaurant hub including a providore delicatessen, distillery, office spaces and short-term accommodation. The former Bendigo Mining Exchange on Pall Mall is the oldest known purpose-built stock exchange in Australia. The building was bought by the City of Greater Bendigo in December 1999 with the assistance of a State Government grant. The building’s new owners, Pall Mall Nominees Pty Ltd, have widespread experience in transforming historic buildings, including the redevelopment of the historic George Hotel and Jacksons and Co in Ballarat. Mayor Peter Cox said the council had bought the site and undertaken extensive repair works on the building in an effort to secure its long-term future by bringing an important community asset to a point where the private sector can invest with confidence, and realise its full potential. “The successful buyers have a fantastic vision for the former Mining Exchange and are looking to tap into Bendigo’s grow-

ing reputation as a food and drink destination of choice,” he said. “Their vision includes a strong focus on locally sourced produce and artisan made products. “The building will be converted to include a number of cafes and restaurants, a provedore delicatessen, a distillery and bar.” Planning director Prue Mansfield said the purchase price of less than $1 million did not cover the council’s investment in maintaining and improving the site over the past 16 years, but added: “price was not as important as getting activation’’ of such a key site. Cr Cox said the most important criteria for council was an outcome that generated a lot of activity and people movement. “That is what brings our city alive.” He said the project would provide an important and strategic linkage between the Hargreaves Mall and Pall Mall. “If people are gathering here there’s going to be lots of spinoffs for retail businesses surrounding this particular building,” he said. DCK Real Estate and Colliers International were engaged

CHANGE AHEAD: Prue Mansfield and Peter Cox at the former exchange. to market the property and DCK director Robert Ketterer said there had been significant interest in the building, however the scale of the restoration meant that only those with experience with large scale heritage restorations and a bold vision for the future were left in the running.

“We are confident that the successful purchasers will produce a fantastic outcome for the city centre,” Mr Ketterer said. Works are expected to start on the restoration and refurbishment in the next few months with the bulk of the work completed within 18 months.

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ONE of the AFL’s powerhouse clubs will spend two days in Bendigo next week for the 2015 Australia Post Community Camp. Collingwood players will be formally welcomed by the City of Greater Bendigo in the Civic Gardens on Monday from 10am, followed by a Civic Reception hosted by the City of Greater Bendigo. The entire playing list will be visiting and taking part in a packed program that provides local supporters with the opportunity to rub shoulders with the best players

in the land. The highlight of the camp “Morning Kick with the Stars” will see one lucky primary school aged child wake up to breakfast and a kick to kick with a couple of the Collingwood star players. The QEO is expected to be a hive of activity for the Auskick Super Clinic to which all Auskick and primary school aged children are welcome. An autograph signing session by the full squad is open to the public, and gives another opportunity to get close to the players after the clinic.

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Camp organiser, Worksafe AFL Victoria Country Football development manager Tony McNamara said the visit by Collingwood was a fantastic opportunity for the entire footballing public of the Bendigo region to be part of the camp. Other activities over the camp will see player visits to 47 schools, community groups and hospitals, along with a number of community activities, Main Community Camp Function will be held at the All Seasons on Monday night and tickets can

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journeys safer, quicker and provide the added benefit of operational savings for the transport industry. Saturday’s information display in the Hargreaves Mall is from 10am to 1pm.

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go’s council’s Neville Zimmer encouraged pet owners to make the most of this opportunity to ensure their dog or cat can be properly identified. “Microchipping and registering your pet provides peace of mind,” Mr Zimmer said. “It means that if your pet escapes and is found, then it can be returned. “A microchip is inserted by a qualified implanter under the skin using a needle and is implanted at the base

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Backing Black Cat

PORTERS who risk their lives on the at-times notorious Black Cat trail in New Guinea are the subject of a fundraiser this weekend. In the later part of 2013 a group of hikers, including former Bendigo resident Glen Reiss, were attacked while walking the Black Cat trail, which is deemed even more difficult than the Kokoda Track. The attack was a violent and fatal one, with machetes and pipe guns used against Mr Reiss’ group. Two of the porters died in the attack, and another at the hospital. A number of the Australians were injured and have lasting trauma from the events. The porters are being assisted with a trust that the hikers have set up to help the villages that have now lost an income and for the education of some of the children who lost their fathers. Saturday’s fundraiser includes three bands and some acoustic artists to play on the terrace at the RSL in Havilah Road, Bendigo on

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Thursday March 19, 6pm - 7.30pm Bendigo Library Activity Rooms Horticulturalist, author and ABC Gardening Australia presenter Jane Edmanson will share her passion for composting in this easy to understand workshop that will make composting at home easy. Upcoming information sessions: > What Happens to your Recycling? (tour of a recycling facility) Tuesday March 24, Wednesday March 25 and Thursday March 26

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WHOEVER said Bendigo was dull? Representatives of a variety of cultures gathered together last week to give us a taste of the fun to come in the Bendigo Festival of Cultures. The launch will be on the lawn next to the Bendigo library on Monday, March 16 from noon to 2.30pm. The opening ceremony will feature dancing and singing from across the world, including the amazing Gatka and a Sikh martial arts performance that has to be seen to be believed.

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executive officer and festival director Noemi Cummings said. Local religious leaders from the Sikh, Buddhist, Christian and Muslim communities will bless the event. “The festival showcases the sights, sounds and flavours of our growing cultural diversity every day for a week,” LCMS chairperson Dr. Voltaire Nadurata said. “Everyone is invited to come and share in this festival experience in our beautiful city.” The festival runs until March 22. Full details can be found at bendigofestivalofcultures.org.au

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new officer for foundation Ann Lansberry has been appointed as executive officer of the Community Foundation of Central Victoria. Foundation chair Penny Wilkinson said the Foundation was delighted to welcome Ms Lansberry and her wealth of skills, which should help the organisation to grow and to continue to support the Community of Central Victoria. The Community Foundation for Bendigo and Central Victoria is an independent organisation managed by a voluntary Board of Directors representing the community. The Foundation has distributed more than $500,000 in grants, scholarships and vouchers since its creation in 2002 and has supported many hundreds of Central Victorian organisations and individuals.

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work starts Work has officially begun on the new $1.8 million Kangaroo Flat Fire Station following a sod turn ceremony at the future site late last month. Member for Bendigo West Maree Edwards officially marked the beginning of construction and congratulated all who had been involved in getting the project to this stage. “The new station will assist the Kangaroo Flat brigade to keep up with the demands of the growing population and ongoing fire risk in the area,” Mrs Edwards said. “The brigade services one of the most densely populated areas in the City of Greater Bendigo so it needs infrastructure and equipment to do this effectively.” The new premises will replace the current station that was built in 1954. Kangaroo Flat is one of Bendigo’s busiest brigades and responds to over 180 calls each year. When complete, the new station will provide a modern base for firefighters and will improve the ability of the brigade to respond quickly and effectively to incidents.

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Removing the stigma By Dianne Dempsey

When suicide touches a family it is not with a light hand. It universally overwhelms those affected, leaving them living in a nightmare land. This was the case for Allanah McGregor who 13 years ago lost two of her children to suicide. “I don’t want this story to be about me but rather the organisation we started to try and help people who have experienced the suicide of a loved one,” she says. Suicide Prevention Awareness Network (SPAN) was first set up in Geelong and started in Bendigo back in 2011. “The organisation is there to support bereaved people in a comfortable and supporting environment. Counsellors and a variety of professionals are available to help them through this process,” Mrs McGregor said. “The other aim of SPAN is to provide an awareness of suicide and to tell people what to do if they think a family member or friend is in danger of suicide. “It is a myth that you should not talk about suicide,” Mrs McGregor said emphatically. “If you are worried about someone you can ask them directly if they have suicidal thoughts. They might say something like they’d be better off dead. In those cases stay with them, or get someone else to stay with

WORK CONTINUES: Alanah McGregor has lost two children to suicide. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

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Bendigo vet nurse Clare Wheatley has earned two major awards at the Wangaratta GoTAFE Animal Studies graduation ceremony. Bendigo Equine Hospital vet and practice co-owner Sarah Jalim said the equine hospital had two nurses graduate on the night with their Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing – Clare Wheatley from near Heathcote and Melissa Sealey, a foal care specialist, from Maryborough. On the night, Clare was awarded Outstanding Veterinary Nursing Student for 2014, and then took out the main award of the night – the Arthur Vickers Animal Studies and Veterinary Nursing Award.

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“Clare has been with the group since July 2012,” Dr Jalim said. “She shows talent and initiative and is great with the horses and the owners. We pride ourselves on our highly-trained, motivated, specialist equine staff.” Ms Wheatley, who attended Heathcote Primary School and Bendigo Senior Secondary College before doing a horse business management course at Marcus Oldham College, said finding her dream job locally is a real bonus. HORSE CARE: Melissa Sealey, Clare Wheatley and Sarah Jalim. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

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the fourth wise man The Anglican Parish of Kangaroo Flat will present two performances of The Fourth Wise Man on Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21. The Fourth Wise Man Musical was adapted by talented locals Valerie Broad and Valmai Harris from a book by Henry van Dyke. The performances are scheduled for 8pm Friday, March 20 and 2.30pm Saturday, March 21, at St Mary’s Anglican Church, High Street Kangaroo Flat. For bookings, please call Geoff Young on 0418 145 105 or after hours, 5447 0173. All profits will go to Act For Peace.

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MUSICIAN John Lingard is taking a whole new approach to music. The Voice was so last year, and now he’s up and running, working towards a new CD. But here’s the twist, he’s using the website Pozible to bring in the funding to record and mix the music. Bendigo-based Lingard is looking for $7000 which will cover production costs of the project. There’s a similar amount needed for other aspects of the release, but Lingard is

fronting up the cash for that himself. “This Pozible campaign has been launched to help me fund my new EP Taxi Home and Takeaway,” Lingard said. “Long story short, if you choose a reward listed to the right, the monetary value of the reward goes toward my goal of $7000. “If we don’t reach the goal within the time frame, I don’t get to record and you don’t get your reward.” Crowdfunding, as this idea is called, is a way fans can be involved with the production of the album.

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“To create the EP I’ll be working with a producer based in Brisbane, Stuart Stuart,” Lingard said. “His creative space in Brisbane is just the type of atmosphere I need for the EP and I cannot wait to work with him. “I’m really excited to get back into creating and I can’t do it without your help.” There are a range of rewards on offer with John offering gifts of various values for money donated. Go to the website to donate of find out more. www. pozible.com/project/192136

Grants to benefit community NOT-FOR-PROFIT organisations are encouraged to apply for funding under a new partnership grants program. The City of Greater Bendigo will introduce its program in the 2015/2016 financial year. The funding will be targeted to initiatives that align with the council’s strategic objectives, support community recognition of cultural, historical or nationally significant events and activities and have good potential for lasting community benefit. Council’s Pauline Gordon said the new program aims to provide applicants with greater certainty and

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ensure greater equity. “This is an opportunity for not-for-profit organisations to better plan for the delivery of projects that span a number of years and ensure they will have the necessary funding to complete their vision,” Ms Gordon said. Partnership Grant Program applications for the 2015/16 financial year will open on May 4 and close on May 22. For more information visit www.bendigo.vic.gov.au/grants. The council will continue to run its community grants program, which accepts applications over two rounds each financial year. There will be two in-

formation sessions on Monday, March 23 at City of Greater Bendigo Reception Room, Lyttleton Terrace at 10.30am or 6.30pm. RSVP to Community Grants Officer Narelle Lyle by phoning 5434 3213 or email n.lyle@ bendigo.vic.gov.au

THE council is seeking expressions of interest from community members who would like to volunteer to sit on the assessment panel for the new Partnership Grants Program. The role of the Panel members would be to meet annually and indi-

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Continuing Education Bendigo (CEB) celebrated its 2014 Presentation Ceremony on Tuesday 24th February. Students were joined by Board members from Bendigo Access Employment, City of Greater Bendigo Mayor and Councillors and many special guests. We were very thankful to our business sponsors – 3BO/STAR FM/Southern Cross Ten; Bendigo Weekly and BUPA Care Services. It was tremendous to have so many of our graduating students present supported by their families and friends, showing their support and joining in the celebration. Ongoing education and training is such an important human endeavour and it provides us with a passport to future employment opportunities. CEB has worked hard in 2014 to ensure that it is providing high quality education and training. This effort has been recognised by business, industry and our students, with over 4,500 student enrolments in 2014. At CEB we are extremely fortunate to have such a dedicated and well qualiﬁed staff, led by our Executive Manager Mr Malcolm Macpherson. Congratulations to all CEB students, particularly to this year’s Student of the Year Award winners.

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Tennis court upgrade was news to us The Kennington Social Tennis Club would like thank the Bendigo Weekly for its story “Tennis club fears change to courts”, March 6, 2015, highlighting the club’s plight at the hands of the City of Greater Bendigo and the South Bendigo Football Netball Club. Mr Jess from the City of Greater Bendigo’s Active and Healthy Communities (AHC) stated in the Weekly’s article, “it was the position of council and a requirement of state government grant funding to develop multi-use, non exclusive facilities.” The position of these bodies regarding funding may be correctly stated. However, funding is only required if these tennis courts (built and maintained by the Kennington Tennis Club independent of council for 100 years) are to be relegated to the South Bendigo Football Netball Club. The tennis club did not request, and did not need, funding for upgrading at this time or in the immediate future. The tennis club is in a recovery phase after the last attempted relegation by council four years ago for cricket club practice nets. Our future direction as a social tennis club or even as competitive tennis club is unknown. New members have been signing on to the tennis club, as urban renewal proceeds in the area immediately surrounding the courts. This is changing the demographics of the club. The council chose to pre-empt the club’s direction (without discussion) at the council meeting of July 30, 2014. At that meeting council accepted AHC’s advice that an application for a multi-purpose grant be sought, in effect relegating the tennis courts to the netball club. Indeed it is stated in the AHC advice “installation of lighting and extension/resurfacing of tennis courts at Harry Trott Recreation Reserve to cater for netball”. That last phrase has clear implications for the tennis club. The netball funding decision is the beginning of a $1.8 million change to the Kennington Recreation Reserve primarily for the advantage of one particular football/ netball club. This at a time when other council services are under threat for lack of funds. That same AHC advice to coun-

cil reported “officers are in the process of engaging the Kennington Tennis Club.” The tennis club did not receive any “engagement” from council until 3pm on that July 30, in the form of an email request for a meeting to “discuss upgrading” the courts ie. six hours prior to a council vote recommending the “netball grant application” proceed. In effect, that vote approved the transfer of half our facilities to the netball club. That process, immediately prior to an apparently irreversible council decision, clearly denied the club any opportunity to put its case. Also reported in that advice is: “It is a requirement of the grant program that facilities are multiuse and if council does not proceed with line marking for both tennis and netball the application will not be successful.” The tennis club has received advice that the funding sought was also dependent on written support of all organisations involved. Our tennis club did not supply any written evidence that this netball upgrade was an improvement in the tennis club’s situation. As stated in the Weekly’s article, the netball proposal will financially compromise a previously viable tennis club. Ten weeks after this decision, Mr Drum MLC, was filmed standing on the Kennington tennis courts (tennis nets in place) with netballers and footballers, announcing the upgrading of the netball courts without mentioning the tennis courts he is standing on, or the tennis club. Mr Drum’s announcement was the first our club knew of our “upgrade” or the netball hand-over. Simon Perrin, President, Kennington Social Tennis Club Inc

CFA are champs in more ways than one It was a great pleasure to open the 132nd Senior Urban Fire Brigade Championships held in Bendigo over the long weekend. The annual Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria competition is an important part of CFA culture, helping build team spirit, develop skills and promote camaraderie, health and wellbeing among members. This was the 29th time the event has been held in Bendigo. This is a great recognition of our city, and its facilities and support for this event. Thank you and well done to our volunteer brigades from Bendigo,

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Golden Square, Kangaroo Flat and Eaglehawk whose members make up the organising committee. There were over 1000 competitors at this year’s event comprising 60 individual teams from Victoria, Western Australia and this year from New Zealand. Thank you to all our CFA volunteers who defend our communities across the region. Special congratulations to the Kangaroo Flat volunteer brigade team who this year won their third title. An outstanding effort. Maree Edwards MP, State Member for Bendigo West

Bus shelters would add to elderly care I have lived in Bendigo for eight years and as I am elderly I often use taxis at the Bendigo railway station. There is no shelter and one has to endure all weathers, up to 40°C at times. Several requests sent to council regarding this matter have been ignored. As the council send out much information telling elderly people how to keep cool in summer I cannot help but wonder if better use could be made of money. D Mason, Kennington

It’s not just a pool, it’s a cost Ivan Bowman of Kangaroo Flat is attempting to use the issue that people’s health and well-being is at stake and is the only aspect that should be considered when deciding on building the $30 million plus Aquatic Centre. Health and well-being is something we are all going to have to get used to in this ageing population scenario and political spin, and it will require much more than just a pool. As some in our community face a real effort to keep their heads above water with high rates, high energy, health care and transport costs and requiring assistance to stay in their own homes due to debilitating illness or disability. There is a need therefore for more walking areas and open public space to obtain exercise and health support. Walking is one of the greatest fitness activities for people, and it should be based in their own locality. The council faces cost-shifting by state and federal governments and are finding it difficult to balance the needs faced by an ageing population and rate increases. The Golden Square community have shown that given the opportunity local pools can provide a centre

for well-being and healthy activity. The Kangaroo Flat Enterprise has pledged $100,000 to the proposed Aquatic Centre, how much would that contribute to the existing Kangaroo Flat pool in the way of heating and improving that pool? What would be the cost of heating all the local pools and upgrading them, making them more accessible and relevant during the winter months? Lastly, ask the 160 workers of the council’s HACC services whether they would rather have the $30m plus monolith or their jobs, which do more for the disabled and ageing population in Bendigo than the proposed pool. Council has to decide on the comparative benefits to our community. The decision is one that council has to concentrate on focusing its energy and limited financial resources on the real things that matter to the aging and disabled section of our community and not just the “special“ interests of a few. Bill Collier, Golden Square

No solutions Typical politician, Lisa Chesters telling us all that there should be no job losses at Australia Post but offering no solutions. Peter Lesuey, Bendigo

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THE City of Greater Bendigo Code of Conduct rightfully places a high value on the behaviour of its councillors and on the business of being honest. The community expects its leaders to display the highest standards of integrity and honesty at all times. We have no doubt Mark Weragoda is sorry for his actions of the past weekend and his subsequent attempts to deny his wrongdoing. But accepting Cr Weragoda’s apology does not mean the matter should rest there. The COGB should refer Cr Weragoda’s actions to a Code of Conduct hearing, if for no other reason than to ensure it is doing all it can to demonstrate there was proper scrutiny of, and accountability for, what has occurred.

Concerns about bad publicity that invariably accompany such an action are not as important as actually doing what is right. If the Code of Conduct process is clunky, awkward or slow, deal with it, just as you must deal with this and other important matters. What matters more is the outcome. Our city’s reputation may have been tarnished during another Code of Conduct hearing, but each case must be treated on its own merits. There is no need for mediation between councillors in this instance, so the amount of time and cost involved in resolving this matter should be far less. The community has the right to expect someone outside of its own will assess this situation and

determine if further action is warranted. And yes, Elise Chapman is also yet to face a Code of Conduct hearing, but again, each case must be treated separately, and what is most important is doing what is right. Collateral damage that might occur by seeking to do the right thing has to be managed. It’s also actually not fair to bestow the decision as to whether a fellow councillor should be referred to a Code of Conduct panel upon his or her colleagues. The community’s overwhelming expectation is that this incident should be reviewed independently. That’s not casting a judgement. It’s merely asking the question. It’s saying we need to be sure we do everything, no matter what cost, to do what is right.

NATIONAL assessment in literacy and numeracy (NAPLAN) results for 2014 were released recently. I was pleased to see a focus on the “high gain” schools – those that are being successful in helping their students to move forward at a more rapid rate than expected. NAPLAN is a snapshot of student performance on one day and under certain conditions. As such it has some limitations in terms of reliability for individual students. At the whole school level, however, it provides useful diagnostic information that schools can use to decide where they need to focus their attention. Inevitably, however, some media outlets and some schools will use this data in ways other than it is intended. At its worst this will be an attempt to make comparisons between schools based on absolute levels of performance. Apart from the fact that NAPLAN authorities do not condone this practice it can also be highly misleading.

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leased will understand how some schools use those results to make themselves look good by inviting comparison with other, less advantaged schools. It’s both simplistic and divisive. There is a risk that NAPLAN could be used in the same way. Parents are very interested in those results along with other aspects of the school. But they should also be interested in what the results don’t show.

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Teachers understand their students’ learning and needs far better than a NAPLAN test does; after all they see them and assess them every day. School reports and feedback from teachers should be valued alongside NAPLAN results. Similarly, VCE results should be viewed in context. Does the school enrol all students or only those with certain levels of academic ability or ability to pay fees? Do the averaged results in a lower performing school mask the capacity of

that school to support students to achieve very high results? Are students achieving to their ability? Parents might be entitled to more information. Every school, for example, has access to high level data from the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority that compares VCE achievement against predicted results, and many schools commission their own independent analysis of results. One of the great difficulties we have when we evaluate educational performance is that the measures of “value add” are not always easy to represent. It’s time we developed these further and valued them alongside raw scores and averaged results, particularly given the concern Australia has with the flatlining performance of its higher ability students and the tail on our results. Parents make schooling choices based on a wide range of factors, including results, and we do them a disservice with much of our current representation of those results. We need a better understanding of what a “good school” looks like.

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BENDIGO HOSPITAL PROJECT NEWSLETTER: AUTUMN 2015

Bendigo Hospital Project construction update The formwork used to build the structure of the new Bendigo hospital has been fully removed and the construction of the internal structure continues apace. Since the start of the year the workforce has growth to just over 400 and it will continue to rise. The structural steel on the roof of the west building, which will house cancer treatment, mental health and the kitchen, is almost complete. Internal walls have begun to be constructed on the ground floor and the courtyards have had their precast faĂ§ade panels installed. The panels are the same as on the exterior of the building. Across the building there are expected to be around 1,152 precast panels and around a third, 386, have now been installed. The new hospitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s loading dock is also in use now, allowing Lend Lease and their contractors to utilise it for the delivery of building products. On the east building the first glass for the IPU has been installed on the south side. Below on the podium the glazing continues to be installed. When finished the total area of glazing will amount to 14,000 square meters, around 70 per cent of the MCG playing surface area. Within the east building, the installation of walls and services has commenced as high as the fifth floor and the lower levels are further progressed. Within the internal street (which matches the alignment of Mercy St) all structural steel has been installed. As has been previously noted the Bendigo Hospital Project includes a range of other buildings across the site. One recently completed one that stands out due its innovative design and high quality craftsmanship is the new substation. Near the Anne Caudle building facing Barnard Street the brickwork on the substation has been carefully laid to produce a warped exterior. The remaining three tower cranes have been moving pre cast panels and structural steel. They are expected to be progressively demobilised over the next two months.

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Members of the Community Advisory Committee, back row; left to right - Liz Hamilton, Ben Lemmens, Robyn Tickner, Yvonne Wrigglesworth, Nina Hakamies, Margaret O’Rourke, Daniel O’Brien, Heather McNeill, Aileen Berry. Front row; left to right - Jodie Rasmussen, Sally Fraser, Kathleen Pleasants, Jordan Cappy and Ruth Harris, play a critical role in not only for Bendigo Health, but the Bendigo Hospital Project. When Bendigo Health Community Advisory Committee (CAC) member Robyn Tickner sat down to speak about the Bendigo Hospital Project, it was clear how excited about this project she is. “To have a world class facility right here in Bendigo is a wonderful opportunity,” she said. “It’s very exciting and to see the building in front of our eyes now is amazing.” For three years, Robyn has been a member of the CAC, a group that provides advice and direction to the Bendigo Health board on achieving effective community input into the organisation. Essentially, the community’s voice, eyes and ears inside Bendigo Health. Long before the bricks and mortar started, Robyn and fellow committee members immersed themselves in the development of the Bendigo Hospital Project.

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“We were invited to participate in the early planning and also to attend the presentations of the bidders,” she recalls. “It was fantastic and quite special to be a part of that process. “Both of the final bidding teams walked us through their designs and then we were able to make comments from a community perspective. “For me personally, my background is working with children and families in the community, so I was really interested in seeing features like play spaces and the ease of access for families to attend and move around the new facility. “It was quite a daunting experience, but also wonderful to be part of it and I speak on behalf of all CAC members when I say that we are all very happy with the outcome.” The CAC receives an update on the project at every formal meeting held throughout the year (every second month). The committee was also one of the very few groups of people who were taken through the prototype rooms, giving them a sneak peek of what rooms inside the new hospital will look like. “We had a lot of input into those prototype rooms as well,” Robyn said. “Unfortunately, I was away at the time and missed out, but the feedback was very positive and exciting. “We have always had every opportunity to express any concerns or ideas in an open and honest environment and we have always felt our input was taken on board.” Being the liaison to Bendigo Health on behalf of the community is an important role and Robyn, like all CAC members, devote their time to listening to what people want and need from their new hospital. Cont. page 3

BENDIGO HOSPITAL PROJECT NEWSLETTER: AUTUMN 2015 “People are blown away by it,” she said. “Not only the design and enormity of the structure that we can now see, but the services and capacity to be able to serve the local community and the Loddon Mallee region as a whole. “To have high quality health services in the area you live without having to travel to places like Melbourne for treatment is very important and re-assuring. “This will be one of the most modern hospitals in Australia and provide the most amazing health services to the whole community and we shouldn’t take that for granted. The timing for Robyn when she joined the CAC couldn’t have been better as far as shaping the new hospital goes and again, her thoughts are echoed by all committee members. “We are very fortunate to be a part of this,” she says glancing out a window overlooking the project as crane Ben lugs another beige concrete façade panel into place. “And no matter how trivial our queries or concerns may have been, they have always been accepted and addressed, which, as a community advisory committee and a community member in general, is what we want.” Is there anything over the next few years prior to the completion of the hospital in 2016 that Robyn and fellow CAC members are looking forward too? “We are all very much looking forward to our first walk through of the facility. “That will be very special.”

This Critical Care prototype room is among several rooms the Community Advisory Committee toured and provided feedback on as part of the Bendigo Hospital Project design process.

Did you know? The Bendigo Hospital Project will be clad with around 1160 precast panels. You can see new ones being installed most days via the webcam at: www.bendigohospitalproject.org.au

ROTARIANS COOK UP A STORM FOR ONCOLOGY

The combined Rotary Clubs of Bendigo came together at the Bendigo Hospital Project on February 20 for the inaugural BBQ fundraiser. Staff from Bendigo Health and the Bendigo Hospital Project were invited down to enjoy a sausage or hamburger from the fantastic crew of volunteers. All funds raised from the event went to Bendigo Health’s Oncology Unit and further fundraising BBQs will be held throughout the year. Page 3

PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES; DESIGN PROCESS After months of research and collaboration among Bendigo Health clinicians and staff, all psychiatric inpatient services will be housed on the one site within the Bendigo Hospital Project walls. The end result will be 80 mental health beds for the Loddon Mallee region, including a 35-bed adult acute psychiatric unit, a 20-bed aged psychiatric unit, a 20-bed secure extended care unit and a five-bed mother and baby unit. The units will incorporate a range of environments designed to enhance the care provided in the new psychiatric units and significantly increase the capacity of the hospital to treat more patients.

The design? Staff involved in the design process looked specifically at an environment that would enhance the specialist care provided and increase the capacity of the hospital to treat people who are acutely unwell. The design focussed on creating a therapeutic environment, rather than an institutional-type setting. It maximises opportunities for privacy and access to recreation and ensures there is male and female gender separation. It also improves safety for staff and the patients in their care. The therapeutic environment is consolidated through an abundance of natural light and fresh air, with windows that can be opened safely in patient bedrooms and up to 12 courtyards within the units. The psychiatric units have discrete visitors’ lounge and a family visiting area that Artist Impression: Adult acute bedroom includes a specifically designed space for children, to help maintain the bond between children, their parents and family members during an inpatient stay. Patients will have personal access control for their bedrooms and staff observations will be balanced against the patients’ need for privacy. What this means for patients? People experiencing mental illness will have access to the best possible care in a unique and integrated psychiatric facility. All bed-based psychiatric services are located together with other general medical and specialist inpatient services on one site. We will be able to deliver mental health services in a new purpose-built facility, which will be of great benefit to the people of Bendigo and surrounding areas. What this means for staff? Clinicians are very excited about the opportunities the hospital presents, because working in a purpose-built, integrated facility will provide the best environment for our staff, patients and their loved ones, and will assist us in providing the best possible treatment and care.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE BENDIGO HOSPITAL PROJECT How high will the new hospital be? Taken from the future entrance of the hospital to the roof, the height is around 36.5m. The height of the building however is not uniform – for example the part of the building that fronts Arnold Street will be lower. The cabin on the crane named Ben provides a useful reference point as it is currently around 33m above ground. Is the design of the hospital finished? The overall design is finished, but the project team is still working with the hospital staff and consumers to fine tune elements of the interior fitout. What capacity will the new hospital have? The new hospital will have 372 inpatient beds and 10 operating theatres, an integrated cancer centre, a mental health unit and a helipad on top of a new multistorey car park. The new purposebuilt 80 bed mental health facility will bring together mental health services currently split across three sites and provide an additional 33 psychiatric inpatient beds.

Will any more cranes be erected? No. All four cranes that will be used in construction of the hospital have been erected. The bulk of their work is now complete and they will be demobilised over coming months. Cranium has already been removed from the site. Why do the cranes have names printed on them? The project team ran a competition in late 2013, encouraging young Loddon Mallee residents to suggest names for the four cranes that are constructing the new hospital. The judging panel chose these winning names. How to contact the project? If you have any questions over the course of the project you can contact us via the following:Telephone: 1300 624 246 Email: bendigohospitalproject@bendigohealth.org.au Website: www.bendigohospitalproject.org.au

What hours will construction activities be taking place? Unless otherwise approved, construction activity on the site is restricted by our planning permits and will generally occur between 7am – 5.30pm Monday to Saturday. Work is permitted to occur up till 7pm weekdays and until 5pm on Saturdays. Page 4

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Community Grants Program Applications are now open for the current round of Community Grants offered by the Fosterville Gold Mine The program aims to assist community groups to undertake a wide range of activities that contribute to the social, educational, recreational and environmental aspects of local communities. Projects should provide a wide community benefit & create opportunities for people to participate. The Fosterville Gold Mine is an active and supportive member of the community in which it operates. Guidelines and application forms can be obtained from the Fosterville Gold Mine. Tele: 03 5439 9000 E: FGMCommunityGrants@crocgold.com.au

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“Our Platinum credit card has a great rate, low annual fees and a generous rewards program – three key features we know a lot of customers look for,” he said. “Travellers will also love the complimentary travel insurance they receive when they buy their trip on Platinum. “Meanwhile, our Basic Black credit card boasts one of the lowest rates and annual fees in the market. “This award winning credit card

is perfect for people looking for a nofrills product, that represents great value for money.” Following being crowned Roy Morgan’s Business Bank of the Year for the fourth year running, the bank has also lowered the rate on its credit card for businesses. The Just Business MasterCard credit card rate is down 0.65 per cent to 13.99 per cent per annum. All rates were effective as of March 6, 2015.

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Shed under new wing

OUR SHED will now operate under Bendigo Access Employment (BAE), transferring from New Horizons Welfare Services (NHWS). The transfer was celebrated with a morning tea at the Our Shed community centre in Eaglehawk with volunteers and representatives from both BAE and NHWS. Bishop Andrew Curnow, Anglican Bishop of Bendigo and Chair of the Board of NWHS, said the transfer meant the continuation of services and a sustainable future for Our Shed. “The community service has become a significant and well established program in the local community,” he said. “I am proud that the Anglican Church was able to initiate the program and delighted that Bendi-

go Access Employment has agreed to merge it into their services.” Our Shed was established by NHWS, a welfare organisation of the Anglican Diocese of Bendigo, in the wake of the 2009 bushfires. With the motto “everyone equal, everyone with purpose, everyone welcome”, Our Shed has grown to provide a supportive environment and deliver meaningful activities to those in need in Eaglehawk and surrounding areas. Around 80 people use Our Shed each week and participate in the many programs including art classes, woodwork and building a kindling sales business to local stores. NEW BOSS: Our Shed manager Mark Polsen, Bishop Andrew Curnow and Bendigo Access Employment’s Michael Langdon. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Radius moves to recycling LEADING disability services provider Radius will launch its E-Waste processing and training facility today. Radius specialises in providing meaningful employment opportunities for people with a disability. Working in partnership with the National E-waste Alliance, Radius delivers sustainable waste management solutions alongside training and employment opportunities. “Radius is in the business of establishing social enterprises that result in sustainable environmental, economic and social solutions in our community,” CEO Cath McDonald said.

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“Electronic waste is the largest growing form of waste in our region with an estimated seven kilograms of E-waste generated per person per an-

E-waste is the largest growing form of waste in our region num in our region.” The E-waste Processing and Training Facility at Radius Environmental Services will be opened by Member for Bendigo

East, Minister for Public Transport and Minister for Employment Jacinta Allan. Radius Environmental Services manager Peter Young said the new service will keep more than 100 tonnes of e-waste out of Bendigo’s landfill each year. The facility will initially result in 12 new jobs and training opportunities for eligible job seekers. The service is available to local governments, institutions, corporations, schools, retailers and residents, and is a whole of community service which has already been well supported from businesses such St John of God Hospital, and Bank MECU.

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Do you consider yourself to have a drug habit, dependence or addiction? If so, we would like to speak to you. A new study based at Curtin University aims to explore personal experiences of alcohol and other drug dependence. This part of the study is open to people aged 18 and over who are working or studying. Participation involves a confidential audio ecorded interview of about one hour. You will be reimbursed $50 for your time. The interviews will be conducted in the location of your choice in Bendigo. This research will help us develop a website for people experiencing issues with alcohol and other drugs and those working to support them.

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ITH a practised ease Troy Cassar-Daley turns on the charm, but to be honest I think it’s already there. No pretence. He’s been on a punishing schedule this week ahead of his tour which includes Bendigo on May 7. I caught up with CassarDaley in the kitchen at ABC Central Victoria where he’d been interviewed and performed on two ABC radio stations after a spot on the Today show earlier that morning. Despite the constant round, he was happy and polite and more than willing to chat. Even touring is not tiresome for the man who has had more than 20 years in the game. “Sometimes I long for my own bed after a few days on the road, but that’s it,” CassarDaley said. “It’s still fun, it’s still something I look forward to going out and doing, so it must still be the right job for me. “Music was always something I was going to do, but I didn’t know I was going to make a living out of it.” Straight out of school Cassar-Daley did a cooking course to have a Plan B.

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“It was probably my only plan at the time, it wasn’t to pursue music. I knew it was fun to play, and I knew it was fun to play with my cousins and good friends, but it wasn’t until I’d done a few day jobs I realised I was being paid better for the music,” Cassar-Daley said. “The feeling from the music was a lot more rewarding too.” Cassar-Daley is open about his musicianship, saying he is a natural because it comes from his heart. “It’s always been a natural thing for me to do,” he said. “It’s almost like an extension, I’ll walk around the house with a guitar or a banjo, I’ve always got to be making some kind of noise.” Cassar-Daley is pretty much at the top of the tree and comes in for some wellearned adoration, but he said he doesn’t thrive on that. “I like the musicianship, making noise with a bunch of musicians, it’s always a thrill when something comes together with a band, and I’m rehearsing now for this new tour,” he said. “We set up the full shebang in a hall somewhere and go through the songs one by one and the

things we want to share with people. That’s part and parcel of the big thrill I get as a musician.” Touring is a major part of Cassar-Daley’s workload, and regional areas are an important part of gig. Despite the ability to fill a large venue, he still likes to play a town hall and some of the shows on his tour are with a youth orchestra. “We’re going to do some crooning music as well, it’s good to push your boundaries. Everyone knows I’m wholly-soully country, so it’s important to give something different,” Cassar-Daley said. The tour is promoting

what’s on... Friday, March 13 Twilight family fair: Strathfieldsaye Primary School, Umbridge Street. 4.30pm -7.30pm. Saturday, March 14 The Handmade Market: 10am-2pm Rotary Park, Kangaroo Flat. This will also incorporate the Be Brave and Shave for a cure raising funds for the leukemia foundation. Anyone may have their head shaved for a cost of $15 or spray coloured for $5. 48 stalls of locally made products, a barbecue and live music.

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Picture to page show: Scrapbooking, papercraft and mixed media art. Kangaroo Flat PS basketball stadium. Saturday 9am-4.30pm, Sunday 9am1.30pm. $6, reluctant husbands free.

the new album, released today, Freedom Ride, but Cassar-Daley said the show will have only a few of the tracks from it when he plays The Capital in Bendigo. “The audience has an expectation, they would have heard the new single, but the others will be new to them, we may add six new ones out of the 22 plus songs we’ll be performing,” he said. “We don’t want to go flooding the whole set with new material.” Best go out and buy the album. Troy Cassar-Daley plays the Capital Theatre on May 7. - Steve Kendall

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Fashion parade: Blue Illusions, 48 Williamson Street, Bendigo. Light lunch available. Models are Intensive Care Auxiliary members. Beautiful items for your home also available. Free entry. Details: 5446 9691. Fantasy flowers demonstration and workshop: 10am-3pm. Uniting Church Hall, 25 Forest Street, Bendigo. $10 with shared lunch. Details: 0409 067 404.

databases containing many historical records and genealogy records. $10. Details: www.bendigofamilyhistory.org St Patrick’s Weekend Concert: Bendigo South East College Theatre, Ellis Street, 4pm. $15. Tickets: 5441 4288 or online at www.cvia.org.au.

Family Rhythm Band: Spring Gully Hall from 8pm to midnight. $9. Details: 5444 2953.

Thursday, March 19 Harmony Day: Uniting Church Hall, Church Street, Kangaroo Flat. Social afternoon and tea at 2.30pm. CWA Bendigo Northern Group Project. Details: Greta on 5443 4803.

Sunday, March 15 Bendigo Family and History Expo: Kangaroo Flat Leisure Centre, Browning Street 10am-4pm. Specialist consultants,

Old Time Dance: 8pm-11pm. Eaglehawk Senior Citizens Rooms, Darling Street. Eaglehawk. $5. Details: 5442 1815.

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TRANSFORMATION of Bendigo’s popular Golden Vine Hotel is well under way with a new management structure providing a new lease of life. “I’m excited that Mick Coates, an experienced musician, is at the helm at the Golden Vine,” Bendigo Blues and Roots Music Festival’s director Colin Thompson said. “I sincerely hope that punters will check the pub out in the coming weeks and help solidify it as a cornerstone of our music scene. “I’m confident Mick is the man for the job and I look forward to enjoying another ‘golden age’ at the Vine in the years to come.” A new tasty menu is keeping patrons satisfied as should the Black Aces next Saturday evening to help restore the Golden Vine to its former prominence as a live music venue. Find them on Facebook to discover more.

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ASKING in the early Autumn sunshine, McIvor Farm’s neighbours and friends will establish a harvest market selling wine, beer, lunch and grazing plates all grown, brewed, roasted or baked within a stones throw of Tooborac. On Sunday, March 22, from 10am until 4pm festivalgoers can bring a picnic blanket or claim a table in the shade and then relax and enjoy local musicians as they browse the stalls and graze their wares. A full program of cooking, preserving, farming and tasting workshops, demonstrations and talks are scheduled across the day to entertain and inform, all inspired by the current popularity of culinary tourism, the growing interest in the provenance of food and sustainable agriculture. Parents and children will be encouraged to participate together in gardening or cooking activities, while guest chefs from Masons of Bendigo and Merricote in Melbourne will be sharing their secrets of delicious dumplings and

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exploring the McIvor Farm’s regenerative farming methods. A farm planning talk from renowned local agricultural activist Darren Doherty of the Regrarians will be featured in the afternoon. “The Autumn Festival grew out of a desire to expand our annual open day and farm tours and to let people know just how much is on offer in Tooborac” said farmer and festival organiser Belinda Hagan of McIvor Farm.

“Sharing our knowledge and land management practices is a really important part of what we do. We hope that people who come to the festival will tour the farm or attend a talk or demonstration or two and go home with a clearer idea of the benefits of eating ethically, locally and seasonally.” Sponsored by Mitchell Shire, the full program of activities and entertainment is available on the website www.mcivorfarmautumnfestival.com.au.

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for the sake of it. I didn’t feel the need for a different car, so bought another one of the same type, it was cheaper than the last one and oh, so much more refined. I think car love is a bloke thing, not many women croon and coo over their cars, but the new one deserves love. This started me thinking about the whole mid-life crisis thing, and was I heading for one? I think the first sign would be chasing a younger model. I have done it with the car, but the thought of some brighteyed bubbly thing from a

different generation just does not appeal. To be honest I am quite happy with Mrs K. Guess I have to say that. So that’s ticked off the list. Brand new wardrobe and attention to personal grooming is another classic. This ties in with the bubbly young thing I believe, but it can also be a sign of the midlife crisis. Let me tell you here and now, my hair is brushed once or twice a week, it’s clean, but unkempt. I am still wearing shirts from five years ago, it’s hard passing on old favourites and my main footwear at

dear dotty... Dear Dotty, I have been trying to do the right thing in the office lately, which included bringing a bag of party mix lollies to work to lift office morale. I thought it would be a nice thing to do, and even got a family size bag so everyone could share. Usually the lollies people bring in are eaten in a frenzy of sugar addiction. Not so much with my bag. Two days later, and they are still where I put them, unopened. Am I doing something wrong? Disturbed, Simon

Steve finds there’s more to a new car than he thought CRESTED the hill at a cool 110 kilometres an hour, the fresh air rushing through my newly-tinted hair, and the sun gleaming on the red paintwork of my new open-top car. The blonde at my side was the statutory half my age plus seven years, and she had the looks that would open many doors, including mine. Just then the long-suffering Mrs Kendall reminded me I was an old man and was having a mid-life crisis. Sure I have a new red car, but that’s where it ends. Mrs K assured me the red car is the real indicator of the mid-life crisis, but it was really just my choice of the range. White was out, shiny black was a possible until I saw how dusty they get, and the other colours were just not me, so red it had to be. It’s not that bold post-office-box red, rather a subdued ruby red, but Mrs K could not be convinced. I had my last VW Golf for just short of 10 years, and clocked up an impressive 396,000 kilometres, so I am not one to rush out and update

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home and work are Blundstone boots. Elegant I am not. I would say the only aspect of crisis in mid-life I am having are the strange aches and pains, the waking up in the middle of the night and Mrs K’s constant reference to me as “old man”. Apart from this, if I’m in a mid life crisis, that would put me falling off the perch aged 106. Maybe I’m having a lastthird if you’re lucky crisis. That would explain the red car without the blonde. Twitter: @stevekendall1

Dear Simon, To quote the Mad Monk, “Aahhh... clearly, I would say it is crystal clear in fact that you are in the wrong here.” What you should have done is open the bag of sweets for your colleagues and emptied them into a bowl. How can you expect them to open the bag themselves? Do not underestimate the lack of initiative of your average Australian worker. The Australian economy is in a precarious state and clearly, everyone has to pull together and concentrate on their jobs and increase productivity. So aahhh... clearly while it was very helpful of you to buy the lollies you should have followed up by opening the bag yourself.

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Better still if there is a girly girl in the office give her the job of lolly distribution as her time is aahhh clearly less valuable than the blokes. Dear Dotty, My husband is expressing an interest in joining the local community theatre group. He can’t dance, he can’t sing, he can barely walk or talk. What do you think is going on here? Disturbed, Sue Dear Sue, The chorus line is what is going on here. I’ll bet you he get’s a job backstage where he can get a gander at the high kicks. Community theatre, formerly known as amateur theatre, has long been a hotbed of perdition and sexual hijinks. I’d lock the old boy up if I were you. Twitter@DearDotty

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Elusive mythical encounter By STEVE CHARLES

THE willow sawfly or willow grub, has quickly attained legendary status among the fly fishers of south east Australia. In the few years since they first appeared around 2005, they have proliferated to the point where it is hard to find trout in summer feeding on anything other than Nematus Oligospilus. Bendigo Fly-fishers president Damien and I were fishing the Breakaway on the Goulburn River just south of Alexandra recently. With the Goulburn flowing hard and fast at around eight Megalitres per day, the trout were taking refuge in the backwaters and along the edges. It’s willow grub time and the trout were feeding on them confidently. The sight-fishing was spectacular, with big, chunky browns visible and feeding in ankle-deep water. Stealth and a low profile were vital, and if careful we could get close enough to count the spots on some magnificent browns. Fishing right in under the trees we could rarely get in an overhead cast, but doing so would no doubt have spooked fish. Bow and arrow casting short distances was about all we could do. I spotted a feeding brown in a tiny pool, surrounded by snags. Working my way into a casting position I realised that this was possibly the biggest brown I had ever seen firsthand. As the excitement rose there was also the dawning realisation that I’d never be able to land a fish of this size in such tight water, but I was sure going to give it a try. I worked on him for a good half hour to an hour but my sense of time is extremely vague in these situations – usually it’s a lot longer than I imagine it has been. Never more than a rod-length away from me I could see all the action as he assessed, rejected or just swam under and ignored the willow grub fly patterns I was presenting. Finally with one leg falling asleep beneath me I cast the imitation grub a little further out into some moving water and he struck. I lifted, set the hook and within a matter of seconds, with my reel screaming, he broke me off. As I said, it was unlikely to end in any other way Fly Fisher Rob Roles would say I’d “had an encounter” and like Rob I find the victory lies in the success of the deception rather than the fish in the hand. If you’re interested in learning more about fly fishing check out the Bendigo & District Fly Fishing Club website: www.bdffc.weebly.com or find us on Facebook.

A TURNOUT of more than a 100 anglers registered for round two of the Central Victorian Lure Casters Super Series at Lake Eppalock in late February. Golden Perch were plentiful for the round’s winners with Karen Rees taking home the major prize purse with six perch between 45.5 and 40 centimetres. This was closely followed by Paul Thomas and Craig Oxley for second and third place respectively who both registered another five perch each. Largest target species of the round went to Craig Oxley with a 48.5cm specimen. While slighly further afield 18 members of the Bendigo Legion Angling Club endured two days of hot weather on the Goulburn River above Nagambie for the club’s first offical trip for 2015. Co-trip captain Maurice Knight was the only angler to trouble the statistician early, with two sized Murray cod landed on bait Saturday evening before a frenzy of rodbuckling action the following morning for several other anglers. New club member Jeremy Loveland returned home happy after trolling up and releasing a solid 78cm Murray cod on a purple Orgee Plow from his kayak - his first Murray cod despite several seasons trying for one of our most iconic fish. Fellow kayaker Dayne Tracey landed the largest golden perch with a 41cm specimen, narrowly beating Mick O’Connor’s 40cm perch. Even Daryl Longmuir got among the points leaving it until the last minute to land and register his 73cm cod. Next month the Rotary Club of Bendigo South is hoping for a good turnout for their inaugural Lake Eppalock Fishing Classic on Saturday, April 11 and Sunday, April 12. There are lots of prizes including a boat and motor for a lucky entrant. Enter online at www.lakeeppalockfishingclassic.com.au or

at the Bendigo Yacht Club Friday evening, April 10 or the following morning until 11am. Phone Tony Plant 0408 590 589 for more details. Round three of the Central Victorian Lure Casters Super Series will also be held over the same weekend on Sunday, April 12 at Lake Eildon. Registrations before 7am at the Peppin Point Holiday Park, Bonnie Doon. Visit www.cvlcss.com for more information. Boat anglers at Kangaroo Lake and Lake Charm near Kerang now also have easier access with three new floating jetties funded through Fisheries Victoria and the State Government’s Boating Safety and Facilities Program. Both lakes are stocked annually by Fisheries Victoria with Murray cod and golden perch, and also contain selfsustaining populations of redfin.

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number of fatalities is lower than for this time last year, three of the five boating fatalities recently occurred on kayaks. Paul Corkill, spokesperson for the maritime safety regulator, said the incident is another tragic reminder about the potential dangers associated with boating and paddling on inland waters.

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FEW weeks ago I told about the items which were designed and manufactured for the Queensland Football League, beautifully enamelled badges, having to compete against other well known manufacturers and designers. We are fortunate that today in this issue of the Bendigo Weekly we can show with the accompanying photographs the very means by which awards, badges and medals of many descriptions were manufactured. Upstairs, in the Prescott and Dawe business, were the manufacturing and repair rooms of the enterprise. It was in that lofty area overlooking Mitchell and Hargreaves streets that Napoli Prescott’s and later Charles Melbourne Dawe’s, artistic concepts were brought to fruition. There were a significant number of individual items made for business, events, clubs and other organisations. The pictured dies were not the first stage in the process of manufacture. A concept design was drawn of the item to be produced which was then forwarded to the client for comment

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and eventual approval. When the design of the badge was approved, the die had to be created, and in the case where enamelling was part of the concept, slightly raised lines were made to define the boundaries of the different colours, not unlike the way in which cloisonné work is done. Naturally as the die is in reverse the defining lines for colours were incised. The die was placed into a press, Prescott and Dawe’s had a large screw thread attached to a cast iron spoked wheel on top. When the spoked wheel was turned clockwise the pressure was applied to the brass blank that was located between the male and female dies, creating the impression of what was in the female die. This would come out in relief, in positive, then they were continuously stamped out. One of the dies is for the 12th Light Horse, this is incised into the top ribbon, the Light Horse’s motto, of “Loyalty”, is depicted at the bottom of the badge. There is a die for “Bendigo Bowler” then

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another that has “Kangaroo Flat,” “Sandhurst,” with “Football Club” at its base, the kangaroo is in the middle with “1950” underneath it. There is also one created for the city, depicting the Bendigo Town Hall with the word “Bendigo” around the base, two delicate sections of laurel wreaths help to complete the circular design. The actual enamelled badge of Bendigo is also shown. During 1896 The Bendigo Miners and Engine Drivers Exhibition was held, this 24mm diameter commemorative medal has a poppet head, engine room and the central part of the original Bendigo Coat of Arms. A wreath of grain encompasses the central design. In the case where

FINE WORK: Examples of finished medallions

enamel was applied the finely ground particles were mixed with gum Arabic allowed to dry before firing using gas and air under pressure.

Y reading habits as a child were very much informed by my parents. My primary and secondary schools (I’m talking the dark ages here) didn’t even come to libraries. So every week Dad pushed aside the tools in his ute and took his three children to the public library. I really liked the way they categorised the children’s books. No Dewey system here. Instead the books were stacked around the four walls of the huge library room in order of age. This was a brilliant system for everyone. All Dad had to do was to ask us how old we were and then point us in the right direction. I literally started in the fiveyear old section and slowly worked my way around the room. As an infant I loved the Madeline books and that adorable crocodile of little girls. “In an old house in Paris that was covered in vines, lived 12 little girls in two straight lines...” The stories are often written in rhyme and my favourite was the one about the time when Madeline had appendicitis, much to the envy of all the other little girls. Madeline was written by Ludwig Bemelmans and originally published in 1939. Later books were written by Bemelmans’ grandson John Bemelmans Marciano. After I read all the Madelines I progressed to Baba who ironically was also written by a French man, Jean de Brunhoff. His son Laurent de Brunhoff, also carried on the series. But where were the Australian writers and illustrators? I must confess I disliked Norman Lindsay’s

Magic Pudding intensely. And May Gibbs’ Banksia men were equally repulsive. Advancing to the great age of 10, I devoured the Billabong books, Norah, Jim and Wally were simply super and I yearned to ride horses and catch fish at the billabong with them. Mary Grant Bruce was incredibly prolific and wrote some 38 books in the Billabong series, so I was rarely bored. Of course there was Enid Blyton. The Famous Five and The Secret Seven inspired me to set up my own club (The Terrific Three) which was held on a weekly basis in the laundry. Our only problem was finding mysteries intriguing enough to keep us enthralled for the length of the summer holidays. Finding the missing dice from the Monopoly game simply wouldn’t cut it. And then came the day when I had read my way right around the big room of the library to the 12-13-year-olds. Dad and the librarian said it was time to go over to the adult library then. They didn’t have an age category there but the Dewey system and I simply didn’t know where to start. But all was saved when in one brilliant swoop, Dad reached up and pulled Dickens’ David Copperfield off the shelf. And I have never forgotten it. Peggotty and Barkis, Steerforth and Uriah Heep The characters stay with me still. After that I stayed in the “ds” for a while; read more of Dickens, wandered over to Agatha Christie and George Elliot then, Dear Reader, I was on my way.

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INVITING CATHOLICS HOME If you were raised a Catholic & would like to feel at home in the Church again, we welcome you to participate in a "Catholics Returning Home" program with other people in a similar situation as yourself. In a friendly atmosphere, the six weeks of this program will focus on various aspects of the Church today & will commence in Bendigo after Easter. Enquire now. Maureen & Brian 5446 8821 or Elaine 5447 8565

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See up to 40 exhibitors, professional healers, natural therapists, Bowen, Reiki, psychic readers, angel and tarot cards, astrology, numerology, palmistry, spirit guide artists, crystals, Wiccan and Pagan products, aura scans, clothes, books, CDs, salt lamps and more. Entry: Adults $5, kids 12 and under free Free workshops and presentations included in entry fee. Door prizes, cafe with meals. Exhibitor enquiries welcome: Maureen 0411 260 339

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5446 1444 Food Distribution Agencies: 1. Bendigo Family and Financial Services Inc. Mrs Jenny Elvery - 8 Myers St, Bendigo - 5441 5277 Emergency Relief Foodbank: Active clients may access food assistance, vouchers, and hampers when required. Open Mon to Fri 9am-5pm. Wheelchair access. 2. Horizon House 88 Thistle Street, Bendigo - 9205 6516 3. Saltworks 63 High St Eaglehawk (Eaglehawk Anglican Church) Michelle Rankin (Coordinator) - 0458 018 083 or echoh3@gmail.com. Pantry Tues and Fri noon5pm, Wed 9am – 5pm (not through January). 4. Uniting Care Emergency Relief Centres 5443 972 or emergencyreliefmanager@unitingcarebendigo.org.au Bendigo - 25 Forrest St. Mon/Tue/Thur/Fri 10am -12.15pm and 1.30pm-3.45. Kangaroo Flat – Cnr. Church and Camp Sts. Mon (by appointment)/Tues/Fri 9.00am—12.00pm 5. Victory College/Church Garsed St Bendigo (Op Shop). 0458 387 240 – michelle@victory.com.au 6. St Vincent de Paul 16 Hopetoun St, Bendigo - 5443 5688 Kangaroo Flat - 117 High St, Kangaroo Flat 5447 9800 7. Salvation Army – Gravel Hill 8. Bendigo Community Health – for existing clients only, not for general public distribution. Below is a list of agencies which provide prepared, sit-down meals. Community Meals and Soup Kitchens 1. Bendigo Community Health Soup Kitchen 171 Hargreaves St Bendigo - 5448 1600. Every Thurs 4pm-4.45pm. (In the arcade near Café De Mille) 2. Bendigo Neighbourhood House Strathdale Community Centre - 5441 2515. Tues 12pm (monthly - last Tues) 3. Eaglehawk Community House 19 Bright Street, Eaglehawk - 5446 8322.Every Tues 12pm. Every Tues 6pm (facilitated by Horizon House) 4. Hill Top Community Meal Salvation Army, 65-71 Mundy Street Bendigo - 5440 8431. Every Wed 12pm - 0409 142 777 (facilitated by Bgo Baptist). Every Sunday 4.30pm - 0458 600 412 5. Life Essentials 214 Hargreaves St, Bendigo 3550 - 5441 4747. Every Tuesday 7-9am 6. Our Shed 14 Sailors Gully Rd Eaglehawk - 5446 8813 Every Fri 7.30am. November – April 14 Sailors Gully Rd, Eaglehawk. May – October 63 High St, Eaglehawk (Anglican church hall) 7. Long Gully Neighbourhood Centre 2 Humboldt Drive - 5442 1165. Every Friday 12.30pm 8. Saltworks 63 High St, Eaglehawk (Eaglehawk Anglican Church). Michelle Rankin (Coordinator) - 0458 018 083.Every Friday 5.45pm (not through Jan) 9. St Liborius Parish Centre 50 Panton St, Eaglehawk - 5446 8235. Tues 11.30am (school terms)

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FREE PUBLIC SEMINAR

The Contemporary World In The Light Of Tradition Presented by Dr Harry Oldmeadow Saturday 28th March 2015 10.00 - Noon, 1.00pm - 3.00pm at The Visual Arts Centre 121 View St, Bendigo Tradition/Modernism/Postmodernism What place is there for religion in the contemporary world?

BYO Lunch Tea/Coffee available. Sponsored by Daybreak Enquiries: Daybreak 5441 1814

$4 bbooks k (20 games)) $2 bbooks (10 games) Big Bucks Bingo $2 Prizes for March: 20 Games: Games 1 - 9 : $25 Game 10: $50 Games 11 - 19 : $25 Game 20 : $50 10 Games: Games 1 - 9 : $25 Game 10: $125 Raffle conducted each week - main prize $50 voucher from Strath Village IGA Lunch and refreshments available Chasers Function Centre, Lords Raceway, Junortoun

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FROM THE BIBLE

ISAIAH 53:5 He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities, the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His wounds we are healed.

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EMPLOYMENT A national company has occasional unskilled work available in the Bendigo area. The work requires average fitness for light outdoor activity for 1-2 hours when required. Occasional ladder use and some cleaning in a secure area and would suit someone living in or near Bendigo. Knowledge of WH&S regulations is an advantage. Hours are flexible. For further information contact: careers@gotransit.com.au

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water mains cleaning Water mains cleaning will be conducted throughout the Bendigo water supply network from Monday 9 February for up to 8 weeks. This routine maintenance will not disrupt water flow or pressure. changes to the taste and odour of the water as we flush the mains. For further information refer to the Planned works and interruptions page on our website.

GET PAID TO BE FIT! Seeking Catalogue Deliverers for local distribution. Up to $150/wk. Flexible hrs. Call: 1300 663 161 www.pennymiller.com.au

Pet Carer to work sub contract role, must have pet industry exp, Police check, Quality refs req’d. Must be mature, flexible, avail 7 days per week, including holidays. See Petcarers Victoria Facebook page for more details. Email Resume & Cover letter to: sharon@petcarers .com.au

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WANTED REAL ESTATE SALES CONSULTANT Our team is looking for an experienced real estate sales person to help us continue to provide the best in real estate services within the Bendigo area. We are looking for someone who is willing to work irregular hours and has an eye on the real estate market. You should possess: A successful & proven sales history , Excellent communication, Negotiation & Networking skills, Great people skills, and a current driver’s licence. If this sounds like you, please send your resume to: The Office in Effective Control: Maureen Hosking, C/- Select Property Group, 36 High Street, Eaglehawk, VIC 3556

EMPLOYMENT

Grocery Merchandiser This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of Australia’s leading National Brokerage Houses, working with market leading FMCG Brands. We currently have a position available for a Casual Grocery Merchandiser in the Bendigo area. We are looking for an organised, motivated person who is committed to providing excellent customer service to join us. This is a casual position with minimum weekly hours and the opportunity to work additional hours. Previous experience in the Grocery Industry is a definite advantage. Immediate start. Apply in writing or by email to: Mrs Tracy Taylor Strategic National Brokerage Group Suite 1, Level 2 315 Main St, Mornington, Vic 3931 Email: ttaylor@strategicvic.com.au

Phone 5440 2529 PROPERTY MANAGER & ASSISTANT PROPERTY MANAGER Property Manager & Assistant wanted to take on an exciting and challenging role within our Property Management Department at C R Martin Real Estate. We are looking for and require a Property Manager with experience and knowledge, and an Assistant Property Manager who enjoys dealing with people and will work well with our friendly and dynamic team. Agents Rep Licence a requirement. An excellent remuneration package offered to the right applicant. All enquires and applications will be treated in strictest confidence. Send resume to Clive Martin: C R Martin Real Estate 77 Mitchell St, Bendigo 3550 Ph 5440 7000 or email Clive@crmartin.com.au Applications close Wednesday, March 18th, 2015

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

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

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CLEANING SERVICES

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TREE LOPPING

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FOR SALE

AIR Conditioner, "Carrier" Brand, 2HP, window wall mount, Excellent Condition $399 Phone: 5446 9038

COMPLETE female shop mannequin, EC $100 Phone 0447 232 986

FIREWOOD, dry, ready to burn $100 Ph418 256 107

OLDER wireless record /cass player "National" $40 Ph 5448 8523

COOKTOP 4 elec hot plates, VGC Glass $50 Ph 0428 422 993

FIREWOOD KING pillowtop bed $600 Brand new king pillowtop mattress with base. 10 yr warranty. Worth $1495 sell $600. Can Deliver. Ph 0412 388 485

ONGA spa pump, 1.5" $40 Ph 5447 2362

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

ORTHOPAEDIC chair, Beige, VGC $100 ono Phone 5443 4996

SINGER treadle sewing Machine w/cabinet VGC $100 Ph 0447 232 986

TRAILER ball mount, interlock, suit navara $50 Ph 0401 132 177

SOFA bed $40 5447 8561

LAWN bowls set, Henselite, sz 3, $30 Phone 5447 0217

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

TREATED pine lengths $50 lot Ph 5446 8857

ANTIQUE Beds, Two antique steel beds inc. new mattresses and timber bases. Approx. 100yrs old. $500 for both. Ph 0421 656 958 ANTIQUE sliding door, w /glass panels and pelmet $60 Phone 5446 1310

COONARA Wood Heater, heats 18 sqs, 750 mm H 625 mm W x 545 mm D. Used 1season. No Flue. $1800 Ph 0429 779225 CORNER computer desk, Wooden, Good Condition $200 Ph 5447 0623. COUCH, suede material, light brown, L-Shape, GC $30 Ph 0412 476 939

Quality Dry Grey & Yellow Box Del $120/m Local Ph 0448 186 691 FLY wire & wood back door, 204 x 82 $30 Phone 0401 132 177 FREE Rose bushes Ph 0408 179 382

FRIDGES

COUNTRY kitchen dresser, Lovely, $100 5447 7407

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

DESK and desk chair, $50 ono Ph 0427 380 050

FRIDGE/FREEZER Samsung, bar or bench, 60L $50 0419 301 465

GARDEN STRAW

BED, iron frame, Q/S No mattress, $50 Ph 0481 369 878

DINING Setting, Oval extension table + 6 chairs, new brown upholstery, GC, $150 ONO Ph 0418 126 748

BIRD cage, 900 W x 750 D x 2 Metres High, $80 Ph 0419 301 465

DINING suite, wood table + 6 chairs 1m x 1.8m $99 Ph 5447 0217

BRASS lamps x2 with cream shades $35 ONO Ph 5443 5530

DOGS bunk bed, suit XL dog, $35 Ph 5443 5530

GATES, Picket, (x2) 1660mm W 1500mm H $50ea Ph 0427 380050

DRAWER Unit (5 drawers) dark wood 107cm H GC $100 Ph 5447 4835

GIRTON Jnr girls s6-8 Winter pinafore, EC, long hem, $50 0408 302134

BABY basket + stand, white cane, VGC $50 Ph 5448 8523

BEANBAG, outdoor "Big Mama" XL $40 Ph 5435 3545

BRICKS Mixed Bendigo Red bricks, clean and good. Approx 1000, $500 Ph 5446 3678

BRICKS Old reds, approx 1400 $990 ONO. Ph 0418 356 503

CANE laundry basket. Vintage, ALI BABA style VGC $10 0431 947 075 CAST iron star wall plaque, new, $50 Phone 0447 232 986

CAT scratching post, beige carpet $5 Ph 0408 101 928. CD Rack, Pine, holds 120 $35 Phone 5447 7050

CHIRO double mattress $150 Brand new double chiropractic mattress. Full Warranty. Can deliver. 0412 388 485 CLUB style Lge suede lounge chairs, (2) Latte, EC $100ea 5442 1664

COLLIERS Jjunior Classic, set of 10 EC $50 Phone 5447 9550

COLLINGWORD Gernsey Brand New Sz L $50 Ph 0447 200 106

DRESSING table w/mirror, 2 bedhead tables + Q/S Bedhead $50 lot Ph 5447 0863

$3 per bale Ph 0411 783 679

ENTERTAINMENT unit. Low line with drawers. EC. $50 Ph 5442 1664 ESKY, large cool room panels, $60 Ph 0407 508 867

DRY SPLIT REDGUM FIREWOOD Further Enquiries Call Clint 0427 349 549 FIREWOOD $100 Phone 0408 179 382

LEONARD large deep freezer $80 Ph 0429 841 202 7PCE Modular Lounge with Day bed + Double bed + recliner. Coffee Mock suede, Excellent Condition $990 Ph 5443 3227 LOUNGE suit, Mahogany framed, brown leather, 3 seater couch, + 2 arm chairs $400 ONO Phone 0468 984 455

GATES for drive, steel gal. 198 L x 84 H $100 Ph 0401 132 177

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

DVD'S x 26, drama, thriller, GC, $15 lot Ph 0408 101 928. ELECTRIC Scooter, "Greentech" 30kms per hour, Full charge covers distance of 60kms. Would suit strong male $1500 ONO Ph 5447 0060

FOR SALE

HAY Oaten and Clover Small squares This season Ph 0427 373 043

HAY Rolls & Small Squares Phone Justin 0428 496 800

HAY

Oaten rolls, net wrapped. Good Quality from $66 Axedale. Phone: 0428 590 023 IBM 15" Monitor, slim $12 Ph 5447 2362 IBOSA E-Bike as new, $800 ONO Ph 0427 301 401 IRON, corrugated sheets, as new $100 Ph 5441 7936

LOUNGE suite, 2 seater with 2 recliner chairs, Very good condition, $250 ONO Ph 5441 2547 LOUNGE suite, drk brown rattan w/seating cushions inc Coffee & TV table, suit in or outdoors, EC, Cost $2500 Sell $400 Ph 0418 126 748

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PEA STRAW $7.50

PICTURE, Paris, 3ft wide, 2ft 6" deep $50 Phone 5444 2921 PINE Cnr TV unit, fits TV 46" x 27" $90 Phone 5447 3605 QUEEN Anne nest of tables, with glass tops GC $75 ONO Ph 5443 5530

QUEEN latex pillowtop mattress $450 Brand new chiropractic. Damask fabric. 15 yr warranty. Can deliver. Ph 0412 388 485

RIDE-ON Mower "Bolens" 11HP, $650 Ph 5448 4525

MUSHROOM COMPOST OR SOIL

RIDE-ON Mower, craftsman 17.5HP, 38" Mower, electric start, 6sp transaxle, as new never used, asking $1900 Ph 0411 701 727 located Whyycheproof

NEW shopping jeep, b/w with pattern $10 Phone 5446 9257

ROCKING chair, solid wood, with back detail /carving, Excellent condition $200 Ph 0407 046 861

NEW tyre & rim P165 /75-R13 ideal for trailer $100pair 0418 256 107

ROLLER (concrete) 750mm Wide, $20 ONO Ph 0427 380 050

FOR SALE

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

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

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TOOLBOX, Metal, 46 x 40 x 20cm, lockable $25 Phone 5446 1310

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SOIL

SOLID teak seat, excellent condition, seats 3-4 $150 Ph 0407 046 861 TENT Southern Cross 10x10 ultimate center pole touring tent, Excellent Condition, $650 Ph 0429 841 202

STIL Wipper snipper, Petrol, $250 Ph 0417 935 279 STOOLS B/fast bar Chrome with cream vinyl seat & back. Rest EC set of 3. $180 Ph 5441 8624

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TEAK laminate extendable dining table $80 Phone 0418 256 107 TENT, 4 man, canvas awning $30 Ph 0407 508 867 TENT, Jackaroo, 6M x 2.7M, quick erect dome, $100 Ph 0419 301 465 THREE seater couch, black leather, in Excellent condition $750 Phone Ph 5446 8061

TOMATOES

(Sauce) from $8 box Can deliver Bendigo Ph 0400 779 774

GARAGE SALES

TOYBOY, 8 drawers, Pine $60 Phone 5447 3605

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

TABLE, Hardwood dining table $80 Ph 5447 8561

MIRROR, large guilded gold, w/hanging chain $100 Ph 5444 2921

KING mattress. Brand new 5 zone pocketspring. 15 yr warranty not $1350 sell $500 ono Can deliver Ph 0412 388 485

SIEVED TOP SOIL

SWAG single, hardly used, Exc Cond $80 Phone 5449 6683

MICROWAVE Samsung 29cm t/table, 800W, as new $45 Ph 5447 7050

NERF Guns, various sizes and prices from $5 Phone 0438 005 446

FOR SALE

STATUE, African lady with baby EC $5 Ph 0408 101 928.

QUEEN pillowtop bed $475 Brand new mattress with base. Chiropractic. 15yr warranty. Can Deliver. Phone 0412 388 485

$50 per metre. Minimum 4 metres. Free delivery to Bendigo area. Phone 0400 855 626.

FOR SALE

PUTNAM AVE STRATHDALE Saturday 8am-5pm & Sunday 8am - 4pm Monster Garage Sale, Large Variety of furniture, camping, hardware, clothing, books, h/hold, games, bric a brac and more

BED TRUCK SALE

New queen pillow top mattresses from $179. All Sizes huge range. Sat and Sun only. Call for details 1300 791 919 TWIN spirit bottle dispenser, wood wall mount $35 5446 9257 VACUUM Cleaner, Nilfisk, Good suction 2200W $45 Phone 5447 7050

SAT 28 MAR 9AM-1PM

CAR BOOT SALE

194 Eaglehawk Road, Long Gully Free sites available BBQ, Jumping Castle Enquiries: 5441 1609

VACUUM cleaner, Russell Hobbs GC $50 Ph 5439 4595 VINTAGE dressing table, 6 drawers + mirror 1120 x 500 x 800 H. $250 Phone 5441 6474 WALL unit with side glass mirrors + drink hutch $80 Ph 5447 0863

5 ELLIOTT COURT JACKASS FLAT Saturday not before 8am, Antiques, furniture, bric a brac

WATER TANKS AND DRUMS

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

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21 IRKARA DR KENNINGTON Sat 8am-2pm Lots of scrap booking, cardmaking, and craft, New Travel Buddy Oven, H/hold & more

CLEARING SALE CLEARING SALE SATURDAY 21ST MARCH 2030 DRUMMARTIN ROAD

DRUMMARTIN 10AM START VIEWING DAY OF AUCTION Evernew Caravan, Caravelle Caravan, J.Furphy & Son’s tank end and tap, Lehmann washing machines, grain mill, old bellows, meat safe, J.F Warren (Sandhurst) oven, scoop, Hyundai (Sonata) Bedford (early), Wool Press x 2, shearing plant, H.V.McKay bag trolley, Assorted power tools, welder, chainsaws etc. Leyland Nuffield 384 tractor, swing saw, quantity of steel pipe, field bins, large steel tank, Fordson front end loader tractor, 2 horse drawn wagons 6 cylinder side valve motor + gearbox, old mining winch, ploughs, roofing slates, Case tractor, all Terrain wheels, Trewellar jacks, garden mulcher. Fargo tray truck, fuel tanks, ruston Lincoln England, tractor forks, JIB, ring wire rolls, Rosberry stationary motor, Massey Ferguson (sunshine) harvester, Wolseley 24/80, American army jeep (LHD), Jeep bodies plus extras, post hole digger, tandem trailer, spray cart, bag loader, saw bench, Southern Cross stationary motors (4), Albion diesel motor, McCormick seeder, slasher, McCormick deering tractor, Sunshine harvesters, disk plough, Ford V8 motor (old), steel land rollers, land grader, RA Lister stationary motor, dam scoop, roofing iron, iron gate.

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WANTED TO BUY

LIVESTOCK WILTIPOLL, dorper x ewes, wethers, ram. from $100 to $200 Ph 5439 3653 Or 0403 926 226

CASH

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

BOATS

WRECKING

WANTED SCRAP WANTED

MOTOR BIKES

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

DRAGON CITY MOTOR WRECKERS

KITTENS, Tabbies and dark Torti. Females. Free Ph 5441 2650

HARLEY DAVIDSON Sportster 1200, 25,000ks, New tyres, Exc Cond, 6mths Reg, (AB-267) $7999 Phone 0417 032 099

FREERANGE Point of lay Pullets $20 each Phone 0459 357 243

CAR PARTS

BICHON Frisse Puppies 5 F, & 3 M. Wormed, Vacc & M/C Good with Children & allergy free $550 Ph 5480 3641 or 0402 226 723

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

M/C:982000363024112, 982000362846896, 982000363024695, 982000363024522, 982000363024783, 982000362971818, 982000363024139

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Boarding Kennel & Cattery

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

ADOPT-A-PET OPT A

100 hours, 350 Chev, soft clutch, white in colour, Stereo, Travel Cover, high pole, Bimini, matching white tandem Easytow Trailer, excellent condition. Very reliable boat- like new

Kenan Kelpie X

Female, Desexed, Est 2 years

Umi is a lovely girl who loves cuddles. She is social with other cats. Will love to lay on your lap for cuddles. She would make a wonderful family companion.

Umi

DSH LOST YOUR DOG O OR RC CAT? AT? ?

THE RSPCA IS THE POUND FOR THE BENDIGO CITY COUNCIL.

5441 2209 Piper Lane, East Bendigo

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

Million Paws Walk Sunday 17 May

LMCT 10769

MECHANICS

VEHICLES WANTED TO BUY

A.M. Hyett Motorcycles

THOMPSON AUTOMOTIVE

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

CARAVANS & TRAILERS

FOR SALE $17,000

BMW Z3 Roadster 2000, 74000ks, 5sp 6cyl 2.2L, 6mths Reg, RWC $19,500 (RCB8310) Phone 5449 6082

Phone Shane on

0418 510 601

CARAVANS & TRAILERS

CARAVANS & TRAILERS JAYCO Poptop, 15ft 6" Single beds, oven, annex & extras, VGC was $8900 must sell, now $8500 ONO Ph 0400 906 104

JAYCO Freedom P/top 2003 Dual axle 18ft, single beds, full annexe, R/out awn, R/C A/C VGC $19,500 Ph 5439 5180 JAYCO Discovery Poptop, 2011, 15ft, single beds, I/S Mattresses, R/O Awning, sun blocker walls, Batt pack, TV + extras $20,000 Ph 5442 2990 or 0419 422 990

MILLARD poptop caravan 85 Model, elec brakes, roll out awning, 14.5ft, easy to tow $7500 ONO Ph 0416 055 874

REGENT 18ft poptop, feb 08, shower/toilet, q/s, a /c, diesel heater, annex, many extras, $31,990 Phone 0417 590 589

JAYCO Jayflight Camper $6200 ONO Good Condition Phone 0408 535 665

TRAILERS

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

Specialising In: • Holdens • Commodores • Fords • Light Commercials BA, BF and Ford Territory Reconditioned Ignition Switch and Column Assembly’s

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

AUTO

2008 JAYCO DESTINY POP TOP 14 6” CARAVAN • As new • Suitable for retired couple • Single beds • Electric brakes • Roll out awning/ annex • Spare wheel/gas bottle • 12 months rego

TOYOTA

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

2012 Mitsubishi 4cyl tray, fibreglass canope, 5sp man, 6 months reg, 100,000ks, (ZEJ495) with RWC $12,500 Phone 0411 709 325

COMMODORE Berlina 1996, RWC, 11 months reg, white, 180ks, family car, (NT0468) $3500 ono Phone 5442 4858 COMMODORE Exec 2004 VY II, auto, a/c, cruise, dual fuel, 170ks, reg May. service books, RWC, $5000 Ph 0425 766 878 (UDV-465)

AUTO

HYUDAI Santa Fe, 2010, current turbo diesel, 7 seater, tow pack, EC, (xpy059) 86,000ks, $24, 500 Ph 0408 510 281

MITSUBISHI Magna, 2000, auto, white, 308,000kms, VGC, reg til May'15 $3000 ONO Ph 0417 587 273 (SDW-672)

HYUNDAI Sonata 160,000ks, Reg EC, Sporty auto RWC, $3500 Ph 446 306 (PLT600)

MITSUBISHI Triton 4x4 GLXR 2005 dual cab, turbo diesel, fully optioned, 193km, ARB canope, full r/rack, front b/bar, side steps, rear step, t/bar, Reg/RWC great tradies rig $14,000 (tqb-987) Ph 0408 510 281

2001 HYUNDAI ELANTRA HATCH

2005 Kia Pregio 91,760ks, Wheelchair access, t/bar, new tyres, $12,750 with RWC Ph 0427 992 770 WAT-654

AWAY $2,990 DRIVE INC RWC

FORD EL WAGON N

Family wagon at a bargain ain driveaway price OWZ 028 AWAY $2,990 DRIVE INC RWC

2002 MITSUBISHI V6 MAGNA

Family wagon with cargo barrier and loads more. OVY 663

AWAY $3,990 DRIVE INC RWC

2007 HUYNDAI ELANTRA XLS

Lovely hatchback with only 120000ks by one local owner UWM 187 AWAY $5,990 DRIVE INC RWC

MITCUBISHI VERADA AUTO SEDAN

FORD CAPRI TOURER CONVERTIBLE

Sought after sports car at a budget drive away price. ANN 333

HOLDEN SS Ute VY 2003, 6sp man, 12mths reg, GC, (SDD374) $12,500 ONO Ph 0419 802 631

HONDA Accord Sedan 1999, Auto, A/C, Cruise, 6 CD, One owner, Full S /H, Reg til NOV (1539B) RWC $3100 Ph 0402 403 569

MAZDA 323 Astina rwa-050 low km 1 owner RWC $6500 ONO Ph 0429 090 797

MERCEDES Benz, 280 SE, 1978, VGC. Blue, $2400 ONO Reg June 2015 Ph 0407 412 977 (UUV-229)

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2002 FORD FAIRLANE SPORTSMAN

Luxury limousine with full leather and lovely to drive. RTR 796 AWAY $3,990 DRIVE INC RWC

FORD BA FAIRMONT SEDAN

Lovely Fairmont locally owned with all the Fairmont trimmings TFA 413 AWAY $5,990 DRIVE INC RWC

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HYUNDAI Elantra 2004, 2L 5sp Man, New tyres, new w/screen, new brakes. 12 mths reg & RWC (1DX1VY) $3800 Ph 5442 8607

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WEEKLY SPORT Blues to meet Pies AFL powerhouses Collingwood and Carlton will do battle at the Queen Elizabeth Oval on Sunday in a highly anticipated NAB Challenge preseason match. The traditional rivals will square off at the historic ground in a twilight fixture on Sunday, with the opening bounce at 4.40pm. The game sold out officially on Wednesday night, with the ground’s capacity crowd of 10,000 expected to attend. AFL Central Victoria region general manager Paul Hamilton said their was an air of expectation around the contest. “It is great to have these two clubs coming up here for the game, and to have the history involved with both of them has really created a buzz,” he said. “We thank the City of Greater Bendigo and the AFL for providing

us with a sporting event of such high calibre. “We have invited every club president from our region as well as board members and commissioners, and this really serves as the launch of the football season in central Victoria.” Both sides are expected to name strong teams for the match, with the main exception being Carlton captain Marc Murphy who has been ruled out. Star Magpies Scott Pendlebury, Travis Cloke and Dane Swan will be among the travelling contingent. “It looks like both teams will have really strong teams run out on Sunday, which is great and I expect it should be a great standard,” Hamilton said. FAN TASTIC: Supporters are ready for the AFL clash. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

44th madison a winner

LEFT: Bendigo International Madison winners Dan Fitter and Callum Scotson in yellow. ABOVE: Leigh Phelan wins the Bendigo Thousand. By JOEL PETERSON

THE 44th running of the Bendigo International Madison Carnival was another success, especially for teenage madison winners Callum Scotson and Dan Fitter. The duo took out the carnival’s main event on Sunday night in breathtaking style, lapping the field and repelling a flurry of late attacks from some

of world cycling’s biggest track stars. Glenn O’Shea and Jack Bobridge put huge pressure on the 18-year-olds, as did the German pairing of Christian Grassman and Leif Lampeter and defending champions Sam Crome and Roy Pieters, but the Rising Sun team withstood the attacks. “Being that close to the end of the race and having the lap up, there was just a big adrena-

line rush,” Fitter said. “It was great to know they were throwing everything they had at us and we were giving it right back to them.” Earlier in the night, Liam Procaccino produced a huge effort to win the showpiece Black Opal 400-metre race on the athletics track. In other athletics events, Leigh Phelan won the 120m Men’s Bendigo Thousand, while

Catherine Hibberd won the Women’s thousand. In another closely-run event, Alexander Bacalja won the backmarkers mile. Other cycling events saw Nick Yallouris take out the Golden Mile wheelrace, Scott Sunderland claim victory in the invitational kierin and Bendigo’s Tayla Evans sprint home for second behind Janelle Smith in the Women’s 1000m handicap.

Jets rush into finals, but face a tough task STRATHFIELDSAYE faces a tough task after making the Bendigo District Cricket Association finals for the first time since 2008 when it takes on Bendigo United in the first week of BDCA finals this weekend. The Jets finished third, and will take on United at Harry Trott Oval on Saturday and Sunday for a grand final spot. Jets all-rounder and skipper Ben Devanny has been the side’s standout this season, making 626 runs from 12 matches, including

three centuries, and taking 35 wickets at an average of 13.37. Devanny is the only Jets batsman to make a ton in the first XI this season, and the likes of Luke Jones and Greg Lyon will need to provide support to the skipper if the Jets are to progress. Defending premier Bendigo United will be led by the everreliable Heath Behrens and Ben Gunn with the bat, while spinner Nick Crawford could have a big say with the ball for the Redbacks fresh off taking six wickets last

week in a win over Eaglehawk. At All Seasons Oval, minor premiers Strathdale Maristians will try to advance to yet another decider when they face Eaglehawk. Nick Baker has enjoyed a standout year with the bat for the Suns, making 420 runs at an average of 42, while Ben Deaurago and Cam Taylor also have over 400 and a century to their names this season. DeAraugo will also be a key with the ball, as will the inform Sam Johnston and paceman

Jacob DeAraugo. After being rolled for 90 last week, Eaglehawk will be looking for a bounce-back performance with the bat. The Borough’s formidable bowling attack, led by Richard Tibbett, Cam McGlashan, and Shaun Knott has kept the Hawks in plenty of games this season, but they have only topped 200 with the bat three times. Both finals get under way at 12pm Saturday, and continue on Sunday.

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Cowboys aim for Rangas AXE Creek and Sedgwick will return to Emu Valley Cricket Association finals action, when the 2014/15 season finals series kicks off on Saturday. The Cowboys are back in postseason play for the first time since 2009, despite suffering a loss to Mandurang in the final round of the regular season. They will face off against the Rangas again this weekend at Pearce Reserve for a spot in next weekend’s grand final. Mandurang’s win last week completed its unbeaten regular season, but Axe Creek skipper Brannon Stanford said his side is relishing the challenge to face the Rangas. “We’re looking forward to the opportunity to play finals, especially against an undefeated side,” he said. “We don’t take the underdog tag lightly and have taken a fair bit away from last weekend’s game. ” The Cowboys made the finals as the only side with two outright victories, but did not record a win against any of their fellow finals combatants. “We haven’t played anywhere near our best against the top teams this year but will be ready for the finals challenge,” Stanford said. In the weekend’s other game, reigning premier United will do battle with second-placed Sedgwick, another big improver this season, at Club Court. Led by standout Matt Dwyer, the Rams have been able to pile some big scores on this season. The inclusion of Corey Jones, Steven Stroobants, Andrew Hewitt and Lachlan Woodward mid-season have bolstered the Rams, but United has also returned to full strength in recent weeks. Opener Andrew Collins is in sparkling form after making 183 against West Bendigo in the Tigers’ final round match, and gun all-rounder Alex Collins is back to some of his best form. Week one of the EVCA finals will be played from 1.30pm on Saturday and Sunday.

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City FC on a high By JOEL PETERSON

BENDIGO City FC will head into its inaugural FFA Cup tilt full of confidence after its maiden National Premier Leagues Victoria win last weekend. City defeated Brunswick City 3-0 last Saturday away from home, and although the scoreline was not kind to the hosts, they did not go down without a fight. Young star Godwill Basha had a second half brace for Bendigo, with Daniel Rees adding the other goal in the 41st minute. Goalkeeper Gianmarco D’Oria had a standout game for Bendigo, including keeping out a late second half penalty.

Bendigo is yet to finish a game without points this season, and sits third on the NPL1 West table. The club’s under 20 side suffered its second loss of the season, going down to Brunswick 1-2. Eh Soo She scored City’s lone goal. Bendigo’s FFA Cup opponents, Eltham, compete in the Football Federation Victoria State League 4 East competition. The Westfield FFA Cup is a national knockout tournament run by Football Federation Australia in conjunction with every state and territory member federation in the country. Each and every cup tie must be decided on the day, with extra time and penalties to decide results of

matches drawn after 90 minutes. More than 650 semi professional and amateur clubs will compete in the preliminary rounds to determine the 21 slots allocated to fember federations in the cup’s round of 32 with the 22nd slot going to the reigning national PlayStation 4 National Premier Leagues champions. The 10 Hyundai A-League clubs will join the competition at that stage. Adelaide United are the reigning cup champions, defeating fellow A-League side Perth Glory 1-0 in the competition’s first year in 2014. The match between Bendigo City and Eltham kicks off at 2pm on Saturday at Epsom Huntly Reserve. WINNING RUN: Corey Slevin.

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WINNER: Bendigo’s Troy Mansbridge.

Two out of three for Bendigo bowls BENDIGO Bowls Club made it two flags in three years on Sunday, claiming a 19-shot win over Bendigo East in the Bendigo Bowls Division pennant grand final. After a slow start that saw East jump out to an early lead of nine shots after eight ends, Bendigo settled its nerves to draw level shortly thereafter. East maintained control for most of the first session of play, leading by two ends at the afternoon break. However, it was then that Bendigo launched its

attack, dominating the second session and leading by as many as 26 shots after 81 ends. The only positive for East was the play of Liam Crapper’s rink, who outscored that of Ian Ross 15-0 after the afternoon tea break. Bendigo claimed the other three rinks convincingly, including Garry Carberry returning to the side in style, claiming a 12-shot win over Paul Moller. Andrew Brown’s foursome accounted for David Keenan’s rink 27-21, and

Barry Anset took an eight shot win over Brad Holland in the 102-83 victory. The past three years have been successful for Bendigo, after claiming the club’s first flag in 33 years over East two years ago. East enjoyed some grand final success, taking out the division two and three grand finals on Saturday. Serpentine won the division four grand final, Strathfieldsaye defeated Golden Square in division five, Inglewood won the division six flag, Marong took out di-

vision seven but went down in divison eight to Bendigo and Kangaroo Flat won a closely-fought division nine decider afgainst South bendigo. In the midweek pennant grand final, also played at South Bendigo on Sunday, East thumped Inglewood by 30 shots. Eaglwhawk took out the divison two decider, Golden Square claimed wins in both division three and four, and Lockwood South got the better of Bendigo VRI in division five.

“We spoke to Bernie confidentially a couple of weeks ago and made it clear that while we would be advertising the position, we certainly wanted him to re-apply,” Bickley said on Wednesday. “It is an ongoing process and there has definitely been no decision made. This is part of a larger re-structure of the club, including the general manager’s position, and it makes sense to look at the coaching role as part of that. “To say we have not supported the team is disappointing. As a board we took out a loan for $250,000 at the start of the year, and each board member is a guarantor of that loan. The Spirit board met with players and Harrower this week as part of exit interviews. The Spirit’s board became personal guarantors for a $250,000 loan the club took out earlier this year, to bolster the financial future of the club, and are expected to run at a loss when the books are balanced from he 2014/15 season. The Weekly believes that reports of out clauses in contracts if the coaching situation were to change are

also incorrect, with only one player believed to have such language in their playing agreement. Harrower told ABC Central Victoria on Tuesday the relationship had been rocky for months. “Obviously there’s a breakdown in communication and the working relationship between myself and

There has definitely been no decision made the board, and it hasn’t been good for some time,” Harrower said. Basketball Australia CEO Anthony Moore has also offered the support of the sport’s governing body to the board during the restructure process. Interviews for the position of Spirit general manager are expected to start today, with that position likely to be resolved before that of the coach.

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ANOTHER stellar campaign from the Bendigo Spirit has been marred this week by an off-field stoush between Spirit head coach Bernie Harrower and the club’s board. The Spirit went down to Townsville in last weekend’s decider, ending hopes of the club becoming the first side since Adelaide in 1996 to win three straight championships. The 10-point loss ended the club’s season, and also quickly turned attention to the off-court state of the Spirit. Harrower, out of contract at the end of the current season, took to the media after the game to announce that the club’s board is planning to advertise his position as coach. Tension has been simmering between Harrower and the board all season long over a number of issues, and after the grand final loss it finally hit boiling point with Harrower taking exception to the board’s plan to advertise the coaching role. Along with the current search to find a general manager, the club was expected to advertise the coaching position this

week but had not at the time of going to print. Harrower’s win-loss record can not be argued with, but it may not be enough to keep him in the top job due to the breakdown in the relationship between himself and the club’s board. The club released a statement on Tuesday af-

We spoke to Bernie... we certainly want him to re-apply ter a regularly scheduled board meeting, saying this week should be focussed on celebrating the club’s achievements this season, including Thursday’s presentation night. Spirit chairman Greg Bickley told the Weekly Harrower was notified two weeks ago that the position would be advertised but emphasised that the club wanted Harrower to re-apply.

CLOSE CALL: Heather Oliver is coached by Bernie Harrower. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

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