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ISSUE 911 FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2015

Clowning around at the parade THE sun shone, the crowds were out, and there was plenty to be seen at the Easter Parade. Bendigo put on a show to be proud of, with this youngster giving a taste of the colour and fun on display. – Photos Pages 10 and 11

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By CHRISTINE McGINN

A NEW federal government jobs employment service is expected to leave 40 local CVGT Australia workers without a job. The not-for-profit organisation has lost nine Victorian contracts to deliver the former federal government’s employment and jobseeking program, Job Services Australia

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(JSA). But CVGT picked up three employment provider contracts, two in Tasmania and one in Goulburn/Murray, under the new federal government’s jobactive program. They also scored two Workskil Australia contracts. A concerned employee, who

wished to remain anonymous, said the organisation’s Disability Employment Services (DES) program was “plagued with problems”. CVGT lost its Barwon DES contract last year due to “poor performance”. It is believed CVGT also lost the

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Work for the Dole program in the Barwon region tender process. The employee said the loss of contracts across the state will affect CVGT’s revenue and could affect their ability to deliver services. The organisation is also believed to have restructured in 2012

and 2013 with about 50 jobs lost during the process. More than 300 people are currently employed across their nation-wide locations with its headquarters based in Bendigo. The JSA contracts expire in June and with federal government‘s new employment service system, jobactive, starting on July 1.

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Low rates benefit buyers MANAGING Director of DCK Robert Ketterer said that Tuesday’s decision by the Reserve Bank of Australia to maintain the current interest rate would have positive implications for buyers interested in the Bendigo housing market. The RBA announced it would be leaving the interest rates unchanged at 2.25 per cent for the second month in a row. While general expectations were that the interest rate would be decreased, they may well be cut at the next RBA meeting in May. “The low interest rate makes properties very affordable at the moment,” Mr Ketterer said. “It is a very good time to get into the market. “I wonder if some people are holding back however, waiting for another rate drop. It was widely tipped that we will get another rate drop on Tuesday but this didn’t happen.” Mr Ketterer added that the present low interest rate of 2.25 per cent is attracting many investors, particularly those people with money in the bank. “In the month of May one third of the sale of houses was from investors in Bendigo which was a substantial increase,” he said. Mr Ketterer advised punters that if they wait for a further decrease from the RBA before buy-

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Push is on for aged care support By CHRISTINE McGINN

A LOCAL aged care advocate is pushing for a one-stop aged care service information centre in Bendigo. Leading Aged Services Australia volunteer of the year Ruth Hosking said the city needs an impartial centre to help clients navigate the system and its available services. “There is a step missing. Council has been the receiver of referrals and it is not clear what is going to happen,” she said. “We need an information centre for aged care. Council could assist with this centre in a way to help positive ageing in the city. “It needs to be staffed by a team of health workers who are knowledgeable of the services available, which could be nurses or social workers. I think both those attributes help when talking to people because you pick up things that they may need help with later. “In the technological age, you

can now quickly look up on a computer people with physical issues’ possible needs. You don’t have to know the whole lot, you just have to know where to access it.” City of Greater Bendigo council will make a final decision about its delivery of the Home and Community Care services at the May 6 general meeting. Council made a provisional decision in February to withdraw from the service by September 30, and began community consultation. Despite the federal government introducing a new policy to give clients more choice, Mrs Hosking said there was increasing uncertainty about the availability of services. “There are three categories of care now out of the federal government changes. This is to help people understand that we are going from a welfare model to a marketing model,” she said. “We can ride through this, providing that the person in the street

Forum offers platform for reform planning AGED care providers will unite to discuss strategies for the twilight years with Shadow Minister for Ageing Shayne Neumann next week. “The aged care sector is currently in a state of flux, facing imminent reforms from the federal government as well as changes to the way services are delivered here in Bendigo,” Federal Member for Bendigo Lisa Chesters said.

The aged care sector is currently in a state of flux “I am therefore delighted to be able to co-host an aged care forum with the Shadow Minister for Ageing, Shayne Neumann, at Bendigo library next week. This is an opportunity for Bendigo’s aged

care providers to come together to talk about the Government’s aged care reforms and what they mean for our region, and to share their broader thoughts and concerns with Mr Neumann. “The aged care sector is reeling from unexpected funding cuts and mismanagement by this federal Liberal Government. I hope this forum will be a positive step forward and will let all those involved in aged care know that Labor is listening.” Mr Neumann will also lunch with the Bendigo and District Aboriginal Co-operative leadership team and meet the Koori Education Workforce coordinator. Ms Chesters said Bendigo was fortunate to have high quality programs which created “positive and lasting impacts” on our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Aged care providers are invited to attend the forum on Tuesday April 14 from 2.30pm to 4.30pm at the Bendigo library meeting room. Local providers can RSVP to lisa.chesters.mp@aph.gov.au

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CARING: Ruth Hosking is hoping to bring about change. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN knows where to go or where to apply. It’s not that they want it done for them, they just want to know who to ring up. Things do change and the person in the street can’t be expected to keep up with that change. “It needs to be accessible and staffed by people who understand the needs of the visitors.”

Ms Hosking said the information centre should also provide a fee schedule, written by the government. “It is not a lifetime solution but a solution for the current federal-state-local government reviews (into aged care),” she said. Federal Member for Bendigo Lisa Chesters said it was a great

idea that would be fleshed out at an aged care provider forum next week. “We do need a government or not-for-profit to run the centre and it needs to be an impartial and independent place to go,” she said. Mrs Hosking hopes to develop a working party from the forum, believing it “is achievable”.

Fyffe leaves art gallery board AVID Bendigo Art Gallery supporter councillor Rod Fyffe has stood down from his duties as the board’s community representative. City of Greater Bendigo Cr Fyffe found that his appointment on the art gallery board conflicted with his ability to participate or vote on council matters relating to the gallery. Cr Fyffe resigned from the board, effective last Thursday. “I was elected as a councillor to represent the community and that needs to take precedence first (over appointment on the Art Gallery board),” he said. “The conflict of interest rules that there is a conflict of duty because I can’t vote on those things relating to the gallery including recommendation eight (City Futures). “I decided I would service the community better by debating the issues in council.” Councillor Mark Weragoda was appointed to the board as council’s representative last

COUNCIL FIRST: Cr Rod Fyffe. month. Under the Local Government Act, Cr Weragoda does not suffer the same conflict of interest and will be able to vote on matters relating to the gallery. Cr Fyffe said he was sad to

step away from his position on the board but was pleased he would still be able to participate in openings, exhibitions and other events. “I can do all the normal things a member of the community can still do and I can still vote on council issues,” he said. Board chair Gordon McKern believes Cr Fyffe acted in the best interest for the gallery and community. The board will formally accept the resignation at Monday’s board meeting and will consider people for a casual vacancy. “The board members are all aware of members who would be happy to step into the role. From my personal criteria, I would look for a gender balance, younger people because I am not getting younger and someone who has experience being on a board,” Mr McKern said. The person would be able to nominate themselves for the fulltime position at the annual general meeting later in the year.

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Focus on long term

By JOEL PETERSON

BENDIGO Spirit chairman Greg Bickley is adamant the club will survive despite the coaching furore that has engulfed the organisation in recent weeks. The club’s board and head coach Bernie Harrower have been locked in a stalemate as to whether Harrower will coach next season, but the club decided to start the process of finding a new head coach after negotiations broke down late last week. The club maintains Harrower rejected its offer of a deal as part of an option written into the coaching contract that expired at the end of the 2014/15 season, while Harrower is pursuing legal action over the matter. The move comes as part of an overhaul of the club’s operations to enable future success on and off-court, and Bickley said it is not simply a move designed to get rid of Harrower as coach. “There have been a lot of nega-

but wanted part of it pushed into the future. As a board we could not afford that, and it is the exact kind of deal that got us into the debt we are in. “We are still paying players that no longer play for the club because of that kind of arrangement. “We made a decision to reevaluate the coaching position. We offered Bernie a contract to which

We view the re-structure as a positive for the club tive comments out there, and we are not about to turn this into a war of words,” Bickley said this week. “We offered Bernie to coach with specific terms, which I won’t go into, he said no. Any suggestion of him agreeing to coach at a reduced fee is not true. “He agreed to coach at the salary he had previously been paid,

he said no. This was never about getting rid of Bernie,” Bickley said. The operations of the club have been largely unseen during its first eight years, and in recent times the club has not had a general manager to oversee its operations. That will be the first domino to fall in the club’s overhaul, with the position to be filled as early as next week. “We have had success on court,

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but off the court the club is not running anywhere nearly as well as it could have, there is no doubt in that,” Bickley said. “As a board and as a club, we are not taking ourselves away from that. All aspects of the club could have been improved. That is simply what we are trying to do with the coaching. “We want the Spirit to be the number one ticket in town, as is the case with college basketball sides in the US. “We have had former sponsors coming on board saying they want to re-engage with the club, Basketball Australia is right behind us as well. “We view the re-structure as a positive for the club, in the long term, and that is where our focus needs to be. “We can run the club as it has been run over its initial period in the league and just get by every year, or we can be a club that Bendigo can be proud of for many years to come.”

From Page 1 Assistant Minister for Employment Luke Hartsuyker said the government was committed to helping job seekers find and keep a job. “The new model has a stronger focus on payment for results to ensure that employment service providers are doing all they can to match job seekers with local employment opportunities. There are new wage subsidies to help... funding for work-related training and equipment,” he said. “These reforms are designed to ensure that job seekers and employers receive higher quality services from employment providers and help people to move from welfare to work.” Outcome payments will be given at four, 12 and 26 week intervals.

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But according to Jobs Australia’s website, the JSA program helped 1.25 million Australians get into work since 2008. Shadow Minister for Employment Services Julie Collins said employment service providers would struggle with “fewer resources and a growing number of job seekers to manage”. “Labor is not convinced the introduction of a new four week payment will do anything to support job seekers into decent work,” she said. “We believe it will instead lead to increased jobseeker churn and job insecurity. This will be made worse because job seekers will no longer get the training they need to meet the skills needs of employers.” The Weekly posed nine questions to CVGT’s chief executive officer Paul Green about the impact of the changes - CVGT’s ability to deliver services, Victorian job cuts and possible job creation in Tasmania. Mr Green declined to comment about the changes. “I am afraid Paul is not available to comment on any of your queries below,” his executive assistant replied.

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Sixteen years in any job is a good grounding, but Jacinta Allan MP is certainly hitting the heights as a minister in the state government. DIANNE DEMPSEY went behind the scenes to find out more.

Minister makes the most of family life EARLY last December when Jacinta Allan and her husband Yorick Piper were driving down to parliament house there was a certain amount of tension in the air. “Yorick was driving and I was clutching the phone. Premier Daniels had told us he would allocating the portfolios that night and would be contacting the successful candidates individually,” Jacinta said. “Finally the phone rang. I said yes, a few times and hung up. Yorick was waiting for my response – he couldn’t read it because I was just sitting there in silence. I think I was in shock,” Jacinta laughed. The member for Bendigo East Jacinta Allan, 41, had just been appointed Minister for Public Transport and Minister for Employment by the Andrews Labor Government. A parliamentarian for the past 16 years Jacinta has always been our Golden Child – the only surprise about the appoint-

KITCHEN CABINET: Yorick Piper and Jacinta Allan with their children Peggy and Cormac. ment was that the punters were predicting agriculture rather than transport for her. After the initial onslaught of taking on the two new portfolios had started to subside, Jacinta agreed to allow the Weekly

into her home for an exclusive interview. As former Labor party minister and colleague, Bob Cameron says “Jacinta is a politician held in high regard by both sides of the parliamentary fence.” The Weekly decided it

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AT HOME WITH JACINTA She was relaxed, the high heels traded for jeans and flatties – child wrangling gear. Her relatively modest home is nestled amongst 20 hectares of bush and rolling hills on the outskirts of Bendigo. The Weekly suggested Jacinta might like to do a Kitchen Cabinet type interview a la Annabel Crabb and demonstrate her culinary skills, but she laughs saying it would be a tad hypocritical given that Yorick does most of the cooking. “Friday nights he makes pizza. It’s the time of the week we relax together. If we’re lucky we might make it to the Dispensary for dinner, but that doesn’t happen too often.” Time these days is precious for the minister. Time she can find to spend with her family; time she can devote to her critical responsibilities, so we cut to the chase. Given her impressive track record which starts as the youngest woman – at 25 – to be elected to the Victorian parliament, does she these days have leadership ambitions? Jacinta doesn’t miss a beat. “I’m happy doing the job I’m doing, I’ve been in parliament for nearly 16 years and you learn to deal with the cards in front of you. “And at this time I am thrilled to have a senior role – Transport. I was taken aback to get that and excited. Transport and Employment go hand in hand. My aim is to drive job creation through public transport commitments. Daniel Andrews is doing an outstanding job and it’s great working with a leader I respect.” Jacinta has rarely put a foot wrong in a career which has included portfolios in Education, Industry and Trade. Shadow ministries have included Police and Emergency Services, Roads, Regional and Rural Development and Agriculture. At present Jacinta is also Leader of the House, a position which basically sets the government’s parliamentary agenda. And as a parliamentarian she is a strong and feisty performer, an observation with which Mr Cameron agrees. “Jacinta is a woman who can keep many balls up in the air. And

OUTSIDE INTERESTS: Family time is extra special when away from government responsibilities. Photos: ANDREW PERRYMAN she is extremely capable. Anybody who knows Jacinta will know that she loves Bendigo,” Cameron said. “Bendigo and her family, these two passions are intertwined. People are always quick to criticise politicians but ultimately politicians sort out what happens with the big ticket items. In Bendigo Jacinta has pushed for the Calder Highway duplication project, the new secondary schools and the new hospital. “The work required to get that hospital built was huge. Jacinta had to line up so many ducks in a row in order to get the funding – local and state health departments, Treasury, the Premier and finally the Treasurer. The public don’t see those hundreds of hours spent behind the scenes.” The Golden Child comes from a well-known Bendigo Labor family where dinner consisted of chops and three veg. Politics and reading

Hansard was considered a way of relaxing. Jacinta’s late grandfather and currently her father have strong Trades Hall affiliations. “Mum and Dad were always out there in the community working to

By 1999, 25-year-old Jacinta’s potential was clear. Michael Johns, who was a minister at the time, held the safe Liberal seat of Bendigo East. Jacinta was nominated for pre-selection on the grounds that contesting the seat would be a

If you were to get in between Jacinta and Bendigo East, it would be an extremely dangerous place to be support school and sports committees, that’s just been part of the culture I’ve grown up in,” she said. Jacinta attended St Joseph’s primary school, Catholic College and La Trobe University in Bendigo where she did a BA (Hon). Her political apprenticeship was completed when she worked in the Labor party offices of Neil O’Keefe and Steve Gibbons, both federal MPs.

good experience. But despite the odds, Jacinta took on and defeated the Liberal minister. The family was proud that night. Proud and not at all surprised that the Golden Child had come so far so quickly. When she considers her career, she says that she has had to make a real sacrifice to be in politics. “I love my job, I’m so lucky to

have it but there’s not a week that goes by when I don’t have a conversation with Yorick about how hard it is to leave the children. The comfort for me is knowing that it is Yorick and our families who are caring for Peggy and Cormac.“ Yorick said he is enjoying this stage of their marriage. A former union official and senior advisor to John Brumby, he clearly believes in supporting his wife during this important stage of her career. “I’ve been having a great time,” he said. “I’m so lucky to have Yorick and as well I have an in-house political advisor,” Jacinta added. Family support was never more needed when their first child, little Peggy, was born with multiple health problems – problems which Jacinta and Yorick are pleased to announce have been largely overcome. Apart from her family and Yorick, Jacinta has the loyalty and friendship of three women in particular. Emma McKenzie, Marika McMahon and Rachel Lee were all single together and went through the trials and tribulations of dating and marriage and then juggling work and babies. “When I first came to Bendigo Jacinta and her family took me under their wing,” Emma says. “Jacinta is a basically a good and kind person, what you see is what you get. She doesn’t come across as a slick political figure. She’s genuine. “We’ve had such fun together over the years and I just love watching her now running around after those little babies,” Emma laughed. Another contemporary of Jacinta’s who went to Catholic College with her said “I was shy at school and often bullied but Jacinta wasn’t one of those snobby girls. She would always give me a smile and stop and have a chat with me. I’m still grateful for that.” But remember this of the Golden Child, yes she is a genuinely good, straightforward person but as Mr Cameron says “If you were to get in between Jacinta and Bendigo East, it would be an extremely dangerous place to be.”

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PARTICIPANTS in the 2015 Loddon Murray Community Leadership Program were engaged in two days of activities recently as part of a Vision of the Region theme. Learning how to get their messages across via various forms of the media, participants were interested in the behind the scenes action at ABC Radio Central Victoria and a media writing workshop with journalist Andrew McKenna. Public speaking guru Peter Dhu presented to the participants giving them more confidence in their own ability to get the important message across. Taking to the skies with charter flights from Bendigo Airport, participants were also given the opportunity to see the region from a very different perspective. Some happily showed

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Nothing new in duck hunting argument In reply to the letter “Against Duck Hunt” by Lola Currie (Bendigo Weekly, March 27) Bendigo Field and Game would wish to comment that it’s a typical attempted argument generated by the Coalition Against Duck Shooting (CADS) with the same misinformation and sensationalism that gets wheeled out year after year. We refute Ms Currie’s nonsensical claims. From nearly every photo taken at Murphy Lake at Kerang this year there are less than 50 protesters, the disbursement of reported activity at other lakes and wetlands around the state puts the total numbers at less than 80 all told. As for “teams” this remains to be seen for the rest of the season, perhaps individuals and pairs maybe a better description. The 110 claimed recovered birds are easily identifiable as game species, likely from a high rate of theft of legally shot gamebirds, and several long dead birds displayed on the steps of parliament with less than 15 protected species. The swan in particular having been long dead. Where are the test results that show these birds were actually shot? How many died from powerline strikes, tree collision, raptor kill or the botulism outbreak at Hallam in December 2014? The Andrews Labor Government should be applauded for another duck season which produces and contributes over $106 million out of $439m generated from hunting in Victoria, more than half of that spent regionally. One can only surmise that the Kerang butcher shops wouldn’t have sold out of meat because of CADS, nor would the bakery, servos or pubs done much business purely because of CADS. Lastly, if the dubious number of 120 people is taken into account; as a percentage it is far smaller than the .04 per cent of the population that CADS likes to keep waving about when talking about the 26,000 paid for and licensed duck hunters in Victoria that bought all of Victoria State Game Reserves. Luckily we can assess the CADS claim on injury rate quite easily; again it’s mere mathematics. Lake Murphy was reported as having 3000 birds on it on March 20, there was about 300 hunters, the average bag was five birds and we know the bag limit of 10 wasn’t

achieved. However, if the injury rate was three from four ducks; then there should have been 15 birds for each hunters average of five bagged leaving 15 allegedly injured. Multiply this number by 300 hunters and that means there should have been (by CADS numbers) 4500 injured birds at Lake Murphy. Even if we agree there was 100 game birds recovered by CADS this means there are 4400 missing injured game birds. Where are they? I note that CADS didn’t find them on Sunday, March 22, nor did they appear on the following weekend. The injury rate (by CADS claims) is 50 per cent more the actual number of birds counted on Lake Murphy just days before the season opening. The claim is false and proves CADS is trying to dupe the general public. We understand and acknowledge that hunting is not for everyone, neither is bushwalking, nor is cricket/football/basketball or anything you may care to name. Our community is made up of a broad range of backgrounds and opinions, hunters don’t expect that we should all be forced by CADS or the Greens to become vegans. Hunters hunt because we prefer to harvest free range game and we accept that we are carnivores and take responsibility of providing our own food. We accept that others in the community don’t hunt but still partake in weekly shopping at the supermarket or butcher to provide meat/poultry/ fish for themselves and their families. If CADS/RSPCA were truly concerned about protecting all of Australia’s water birds it would be seeking habitat, supporting sustainable hunting and lobbying for water to fill our dry wetlands, instead of lying and playing the community for fools. Danny Ryan Bendigo Branch Field and Game Publicity Officer.

A retrograde step It was sad to read that Senator David Leyonhjelm, currently holding a very powerful position in Canberra, with the opportunity to have a positive influence in government, has instead chosen the retrograde step of becoming the mouthpiece for the gay lobby, whose sole interest in establishing same sex marriage is to enshrine

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Shining the light on a critical issue THE Royal Commission into Family Violence released an issues paper to assist individuals and organisations in lodging written submissions. The issues paper includes themes and questions to aid writers in providing the most valuable information about what works and what doesn’t work in the current family violence system. The Royal Commission has been tasked with investigating the problem of family violence from every perspective. This issue makes up 40 per cent of all police work and is the leading contributor to death and disability in women under 45. One in every three women on your train, tram or bus or at your local supermarket, is a victim of family violence. The system is broken and we

must do more to keep women and children safe. Royal Commissions shine a spotlight on critical issues in a way no other kind of inquiry can. I urge stakeholders, organisations and victims to make their voices heard. Submissions can be made anonymously and confidentially or can be made publicly. Submissions close on May 29. For more information on how to make a written submission and for a copy of the issues paper, visit www.rcfv.com.au Fiona Richardson, Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence and Minister for Women

Time for an answer The climate change subject keeps raising its head. Once it was global warming. It is now such a monstrous business with hundreds of “experts” making lots of money from governments which means that the Joe Blows of the world are paying them. The only thing that we Joe Blows have been told in return is that the burning of fossil fuels on a world wide scale has created a blanket of carbon dioxide gas in our planet’s atmosphere. That this blanket will not let our planet reflect excess heat back into space. That, of course, has happened for millions of years be-

fore that CO2 got up there. I am prepared to accept that all this may well be the case but am still waiting to find out who, or what organisation, discovered that carbon dioxide gas is a one way filter. After all, if this gas will stop the reflection of excess heat from earth getting to outer space, why does it not stop heat from outer space getting on to planet earth’s surface? If the gas does in fact prevent earth from reflecting heat out, it should not allow heat to get in, thereby starting a new ice age. I have never heard any explanation from even one of those very well paid experts. Could it be that such an explanation would stop governments’ world wide from contributing millions of dollars to a fake industry. Is there anyone out there who could (or would dare) supply a truthful answer rather than a maybe theory? Reg Jordan, Kangaroo Flat

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here in Bendigo,” Federal Member for Bendigo Lisa Chesters said this week. It certainly paints a gloomy picture for those of us who reach old age having the worry of diminishing funding, health care and accommodation. That’s why it doesn’t hurt to focus on the joys of the Easter Festival this week, and the thought of some happy events ahead. But we can also draw inspiration from youngsters touched by the plight of those impacted by the cyclone on Vanuatu last month. Zahlia Burrill-Grinton and her mum visited the island last year, and Zahlia was so worried about the people she met she has decided to return with a group of friends to help in whatever way she can to ease those suffering from the after effects of the weather catastrophe. That someone so young can show care and empathy for those from afar must surely give hope that all is not yet lost. We can only hope it is a common feeling. It certainly is one to be encouraged.

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LATELY, the Greater Bendigo City Council has been distracted. Instead of planning for our region’s future, the council has been busy addressing councillor behaviour. It is time for the council to draw a line under this tumultuous time and refocus its energy on the decisions and actions that matter. Greater Bendigo deserves better. The council has endorsed a range of exciting strategies that will shape our city in years to come. The Residential Development Strategy, the Waste and Resource Management Strategy, Hospital Precinct Structure Plan and the Rosalind Park Master Plan are all great examples of the hard work of City

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of Greater Bendigo staff and council. Last weekend’s Easter celebrations, including the annual gala parade and numerous family activities, serve as a reminder of the wonderful community we are a part of. I was so proud of our city – it looked marvellous,

strates Greater Bendigo truly is making great strides towards being Australia’s most liveable regional city. A city like ours also needs infrastructure. Last year the council opened the new generation Bendigo Library, the Bendigo Art Gallery extension and Bendigo’s first Splash Park,

I was so proud of our city – it looked marvellous our residents were welcoming and people of all ages raved about the festivities. Easter caps off a busy start to the year for events, including Australia Day, the Bendigo International Madison, Eaglehawk’s Dahlia and Arts Festival and the inaugural Heathcote Games. Each event demon-

and started the redevelopment of Canterbury Park. I’m looking forward to the new 1000-seat Ulumbarra Theatre “A Place for People” opening day on Sunday week. This is a free but ticketed event; however a ticket is not required for the free housewarming event on Sunday, April 26. I encour-

age you to visit the Ulumbarra website or phone the Box Office on 5434 6100 to find out more. Each strategy, celebration, major event and infrastructure project puts Greater Bendigo at the forefront of regional living. The draft Council Plan and the Budget will be released at the next Council meeting on April 15, both of which also aim to improve our quality of life in Greater Bendigo. I encourage residents to read online or collect a copy of the draft documents from Council offices. Your feedback is highly valued and will continue to shape a bright future for Greater Bendigo. The draft Budget and Council Plan will be formally adopted in June.

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Be seen, be safe at night DAYLIGHT savings has ended and daylight hours are closing in at both ends of the day. It is a theme worth reflecting on every year: how to make sure you’re seen on the road when the sun’s low on the horizon, in fading light and in darkness. Increasing the chance of being seen increases your safety. By law you must have lights front and rear that are visible for no less than 200 metres. A light fixed on your bike that’s adjusted properly is much easier to see than hooking a light on the rear pocket of your riding top. Helmet lights front and rear can also add to your safety, especially as the light points in the direction you look. Check your batteries or recharge your lights regularly to make sure they’re as bright as they should be. Being seen side-on is always an issue. More cyclists tangle with cars that come from the side than most other interactions that cause grief. Most cyclists aren’t willing to be seen as a “dork on wheels” but there are many ways that such reflective material can be tastefully incorporated into the frame and moving parts and be highly effective. Wearing reflective apparel can help as car lights are caught and reflected back for hundreds of metres.

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sun and west into the setting sun can place you at undue risk even if you are being predictable on the road. Sunlight on windows can be disastrous in that split second when the driver is blinded. Wet roads and foggy windows all add a higher degree of risk for cyclists. Lighting up and wearing highly visible clothing must be considered to give you every chance of being seen. It’s rare for me to be off the bike but when I am, as a driver, I can appreciate those cyclists who try hard to be visible. Strangely enough we are not indestructible and we do have an obligation to share the road safely. See you on the road soon, God willing. – Eddie Barkla

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SINCE 1990 Glenn Bourke has built Bourke’s Kitchens into an award winning, highly renowned and respected business acknowledged for its meticulous craftsmanship, professionalism and understanding of their client’s needs. And to help celebrate their 25th anniversary a new and bigger showroom and selection centre will be unveiled on Saturday, April 18 featuring nine stunning state-of-the-art

kitchens and more. Recognised as a leader in joinery by both the HIA and CMA, Glenn and his staff have completed thousands of domestic and commercial joinery projects. Today, with over 20 people employed at Bourke’s Kitchens they manufacture and install hundreds of kitchens annually. See the latest trends and innovations in kitchen design, along

with cooking demonstrations, while enjoying a sausage sizzle and wine tastings - you can even bring the kids along too, with face painting and a jumping castle sure to keep them amused. And if you can’t make it to the opening of their new showroom on Saturday, April 18 you can still join in the celebrations by tuning into StarFM who’ll be broadcasting live from Bourke’s Kitchens’ Murphy Street showroom.

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Bourke’s Kitchens and custom built cabinetry – individually designed and custom manufactured at their Murphy Street factory

Creating beautiful interiors IT is no wonder Bourke’s Kitchens is Where Designs Come to Life under the direction of managing director Glenn Bourke after decades of personal service and hard work. Bourke’s Kitchens can work within all architectural styles to either fit in with your existing decor, or add an extra dimension to any home or office fit-out or refit with their multi award winning design and superior customer service. And it’s not just kitchens that Bourke’s excel at, as they have the experience and know-how to complete all your joinery needs from the smallest room to the largest. Bourke’s kitchens and cabinetry are designed and manufactured at their Murphy Street factory to the highest standards from quality materials. With more than 25 year’s experience and the latest

in technology, the experienced design team can walk you through your new kitchen before your plans even hit the factory floor. Using their 3D Computer Imaging Service, they can bring your new kitchen to life so you can rest assured from start to finish that your new kitchen is exactly what you want. At Bourke’s Kitchens communicating with you and listening to your ideas is vital in developing your project. Their professional staff understand that designing new joinery is often is an expression of your lifestyle and each piece created is distinctive to each client. Numerous products are available and each consultant can assist you in selecting the exact combination of features, materials, colours, designs and textures to make your design unique.

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One stop shop THE words “customer service” mean a lot at Bourke’s Kitchens. From the plumber to the tiler they can assist in organising all the trades required to make sure your design comes to life, stress free! They are proud distributors of Technika and Kleenmaid appliances, and coupled with sinks, tiles and splashbacks they are truly are a one stop shop meaning you can get everything you need for your new project under the one roof. Recommendations from happy Bourke’s Kitchens customers: “We were extremely happy with our dealings with Wes and staff from Bourke’s Kitchens, they were professional and nothing was too much trouble. We have had great comments and highly recommend Bourke’s Kitchen.” Grant and Helen Wee-Hee

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Bourke’s Kitchens’ flair and ingenuity covering both design and manufacture has well and truly stood the test of time and is constantly being tested daily in homes and businesses throughout central Victoria

Key to success ONE of the reasons why Bourke’s Kitchens have gained such an enviable reputation for quality, may well be due to all their management and production personnel having relevant trade backgrounds. Not forgetting founder and managing director Glenn Bourke who ventured out on his own as Bourke’s Kitchens 25 years ago, after completing his apprenticeship as a carpenter and joiner at Bendigo Hume and Iser Joinery. Prospective clients can discuss their requirements personally with Glenn or any of Bourke’s professional showroom, sales or office staff. “Today, kitchen designs are more diverse and intricate,” Glenn said “TV shows such as The Block have shown what is possible in kitchen and joinery design and we at Bourke’s need to show the latest innovations, techniques and finishes to stay ahead of the market.” Fourteen factory-floor staff including two apprentices manufacture and assemble a range of kitchens and cabinetry under the guidance of Allan Battersby as factory manager, who originally joined Bourke’s more than 10 years ago as a cabinet maker. “We love to be challenged by

unique designs,” Allan said. “One of the best things about working on the factory floor is having a hand in bringing all Bourke’s Kitchen designs to life.” It is no coincidence that two of Glenn’s longest serving employees are now part of a tight-knit management team, after having been associated with Bourke’s Kitchens for more than 15 years. Sales Manager Wes Lowe, a qualified cabinet maker himself, oversees a passionate sales team who are available to assist you with all your joinery and design enquiries. Draftsman and qualified cabinet maker Mark Brown joined Glenn two years prior to Wes as an independent subcontractor before becoming a valued full time employee where his extensive trade knowledge is put to good use. It’s a team effort at Bourke’s Kitchens. From your first design enquiry right through to the installation, all of Glenn Bourke’s employees are available to assist you every step of the way. Bourke’s Kitchens 176 Murphy Street, Bendigo, phone 5441 7786. www.bourkeskitchens.com.au

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Dear Dotty, I am 18-years-old and have lived in Bendigo all my life and I am so BORED! I am so BORED I am writing to see if U no any thing to do in this DUMP! Bored, Jarhad Dear Jarhad,

T all started with the electric jackhammer. I moved into a house in Kyneton, and the previous owner had built a barbecue to last a thousand years. I manhandled the bluestone blocks away, but the reinforced concrete base was another matter, hence the jackhammer. It was a bloody great brute of a thing, but it did the job, and I gamely chipped away at 150 millimetres of concrete. I was nearing the end of the job when I lost balance and tumbled backwards with the jackhammer falling on top of me. To save my head I rounded my shoulders which took the force of my fall. Ouch. Anyway, roll on 10 years and the ache from the cracked rib has returned. It’s a dull annoying ache, and one that jabs at times and causes more pain. Whinger that I am, I moped around until the long-suffering Mrs Kendall offered me the use of her TENS machine. As the name suggests, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation belts you with a

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1. Take a cap gun into the fernery and shoot at the bats 2. Take a cap gun into the fernery and shoot at yourself 3. Climb Mount Pyramid Hill 4. Swim at Bears Lagoon 5. Water ski on Crusoe Reservoir and play in number 10 park small charge to make your muscles flex and massage you. I think that’s what it does anyway, so after a swift shave of the back by Mrs K, she placed the sticky pads on my now bare back. Then it was time for the connection. Two wires were connected to a little power box with buttons on it to vary the voltage. There I was watching Catalyst on the telly, wired up. I pressed the button and a small tingle ran between the two pads. Not sure if I liked the feeling or not, but it was so delicate I decided to turn it up a notch.

Then I turned it up again, and again, and before I knew it I was running at a power that was flexing my whole shoulder like an errant wing. I was not sure I was doing it right, and the small print was just too small to check, but it got to the point where I lost my nerve a bit. This was not helped by Mrs K gleefully suggesting I could mess about with my heart if I pushed it too far. Suddenly the perceived health benefits lost their appeal, and I pulled out the wires on the little box. I get the impression Mrs

K would have liked to turn it up even more, but I could be wrong. To be honest it felt a little better, the pain being more general than pinpoint. Next day all was well, until my muscles, obviously reacting to the over exertion, decided to ache in a far greater area than before. I expect it was operator error, but for now the TENS method can stay in the box, and hero that I am, I will work through the ache. - Steve Kendall Twitter@stevekendall1

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USICIAN Pat Ward has added another accomplishment to his growing list of achievements, with the release of his debut EP, Moonlight. The 16-year-old spent parts of last year recording the EP. He said his new music tells stories of emotion, incorporating captivating phrases and diverse instrumentation. “When creating this EP, I wanted to develop a style of music which was alternate to the typical pop song, because... music has so much more to offer when it is original and unique,” the Catholic College student said. Ward said the inspiration for songs on the EP came from personal experiences and people around him. The title track off the EP came from Ward hearing a story on the bus, of a girl speaking about her friend who was going through a tough time. “I was really moved by the story, and felt I had to write a song about it. The main thing about writing songs is to tell a story,” he said. “I think my song writing and sound has become more unique as I have slowly become more familiar with the artist I want to be.” Having been involved in the Bendigo Blues and Roots Music Festival since 2013, Ward said festivals like this further help him gain experience, and becoming a better artist. “I think that the EP shows where I am at now as an artist, and is a taster of what is to come,” he said. Moonlight will be launched on Saturday, May 2, at The Old Church on the Hill, Quarry Hill from 7pm, with free entry. For more information, or to buy the EP, contact patwardmusic@gmail.com, or via facebook. - Sam Kane

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ELEBRATED chef and Victorian Farmers Market ambassador Matt Wilkinson will undertake activities with both the Bendigo Community Farmers Market and Central Victoria’s Food Fossickers Network this weekend. Mr Wilkinson has worked previously at Melbourne’s Vue de Monde and Circa before opening his own venue with friend Ben Foster in 2010; Pope Joan, a café, bar and restaurant extended to include Hams and Bacon – a produce store. Publishing his second cookbook in March 2015, Wilkinson’s first best-selling book Mr Wilkinson’s Favourite Vegetables, has sold more than 100,000 copies worldwide and cemented his reputation as a local produce champion, kitchen gardens advocate and food regionalism spokesperson. Mr Wilkinson will begin his Bendigo visit on Saturday as special guest of the Bendigo Community Farmers Market fifth birthday celebrations cooking from a mystery box of local produce at 10am on the market’s Community Stage. Following the market, Mr Wilkinson will then join Food Fossickers President Sonia Anthony for a local food tour, stopping in at The Woodhouse, Bendigo Wholefoods, B&B

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Basil and Pondalowie Wines on View St, finishing with dinner at Masons of Bendigo with locally food community guests. Local food industry venue owners, employees and producers are invited to join Wilkinson for breakfast on the following day, to be held at Hargreaves Street café Percy and Percy from 9.30 am. “This is a terrific opportunity for the local hospitality industry to come together and enjoy terrific conversations surrounding our local industry

and the produce we have available” Ms Anthony said. “Due to the working commitments required for the industry it doesn’t happen very often, so we are looking forward to enjoying a coffee together – and of course, the chance to discuss how brilliant our local producers are with a chef of Matt Wilkinson’s calibre and influence.” The Bendigo Community Farmers Market is held at Sidney Myer Place from 9am to 1pm every second Saturday of the month.

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UGIE March is back from a sixyear hiatus. The band has also quietly been creating a fifth studio album, Havens Dumb, in Hobart and Melbourne over the past three years. What’s more, the band plays the Ulumbarra Theatre next week. The band’s return to the live stage came in the form of playing at Howler, a few streets away from the scene of their first-ever show 16 years earlier, in Brunswick. They ended up doing five nights in a row by popular demand. It was indeed a triumphant return, with the band in best-ever form, playing better than ever, and enjoying themselves for the first time in a long time. The band enjoyed critical success in 2004 with the release of

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AUGIE MARCH the Australian Music Prize-winning album Moo, You Bloody Choir. The album was widely acclaimed, with One Crowded Hour being voted number one in Triple

J’s hottest 100 countdown in 2006 and being named Australian song of the year. Fans have been hoping the band would decide to play some

more shows, and as part of a national tour off the back of the launch of Havens Dumb, they play the brand new Ulumbarra Theatre in Bendigo on Thursday.

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HUNDAMENTALS’ reputation as a band of party starters is resonating with Australian music fans as demand has pushed the rap crew to double the number of Elephant In The Room tour dates, including Bendigo on April 23. What’s more, taking a leaf from the legacy of support that legends like the Hilltop Hoods have given Thundas, the Sydney-via-Blue Mountains group are announcing Melbourne’s 18-year-old rap wunderkind BARO as tour support. Thundamentals are the official Welcome To Australia ambassadors, a significant marker in the message of inclusiveness.

To celebrate their Welcome To Australia appointment, Thundamentals are designing a special edition Got Love band shirt, with 100 per cent of proceeds going to The Asylum Seeker Centre. As MC Jeswon explains in an official statement to Welcome To Australia, it’s a big nod to the “ideals that myself and my friends are representing in our music: diversity, compassion and a commitment to cultivating meaningful relationships within the community. One Love.” Thundamentals play at Star Bar on Thursday, April 23.

what’s on... Friday, April 10 Open Garden: from 10.30am at 23 Bourke Drive, Strathdale. Entry and morning tea $10. Kennington Red Cross Unit. Details: 5435 2099. Morris Minor Car Club meeting: 7.30pm at the Uniting Church meeting room, 10 Church Street. Details: 5447 9929. Saturday, April 11 Cake Decorators workshop:

• Strathfieldsaye Play Space update • Traffic Study • Commercial Land and Activity Centre Strategy • Community Hub update • Domestic Animal Management Plan The meeting will take place:7pm to 8.30pm Monday April 20, 2015 Strathfieldsaye Shire Hall 838 Strathfieldsaye Road, Strathfieldsaye Everyone is encouraged and very welcome to attend. Cr Peter Cox Ph: 5434 6189 E: p.cox@bendigocouncillors.org.au Cr Lisa Ruffell Ph: 5434 6206 E: l.ruffell@bendigocouncillors.org.au Cr James Williams Ph: 5434 6208 E: j.williams@bendigocouncillors.org.au

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supper. Raffle and prizes. $9. Details: 5444 2953. Monday, April 13 Jailhouse Rockers: Meets Monday nights from 7.30 to 10pm, Rock n’ Roll lessons seven week course, $42. Lessons from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. Details: 0448 016 787. Tuesday, April 14 CWA Golden Nights Branch Meeting: Bendigo East Hall 7pm.

Thursday, April 16 CWA Kangaroo Flat Branch: Celebration of CWA International Day at 2.30pm at the Uniting Church, Church Street, Kangaroo Flat. There will be a display of International items and a commemoration of the Centenary of Anzacs. Afternoon tea provided. Details: 5443 4803.

EXHIBITIONS Central Victorians Remember: WW1 Memorial Photographic Exhibition. Activity Room 1 Ground Floor Bendigo Goldfields Library. To April 30. Farm to Catwalk Fashions: Living art Space, Bendigo Visitor Centre. To April 26. Art Exhibition: Forget Me Not. View Point Gallery. To March 5.

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T the time of the Great Depression in the 1920s and 1930s a lot of effort went into attempting to increase employment opportunities here in Bendigo. I have mentioned the role of the Advance Bendigo and North League and some of the influential personalities in that organisation, doing their utmost to attract diverse industries to Bendigo. The role of members of the Lansell family in assisting through investment in new industries is a topic within itself. However, one of the individuals, the eldest son of the Quartz King George Lansell himself, was instrumental in these efforts. The eldest son, George Victor Lansell, who was later knighted, was partially instrumental in negotiations to bring about the establishment in Bendigo of the Australian Swiss Manufacturing Company. Precise details of the company so far have eluded my search, as a result I have only been able to give a general idea of the people involved and will go on to explain something more of what they manufactured. Sir George, as he later became known, was born away from Bendigo when his father had left Bendigo for London and his interests in the plethora of gold mines to be administered by Isaac Dyason. George Victor Lansell was born in London on October 3, 1883, his mother Harriet Edith Lansell, nee Bassford was The Quartz King’s second wife.

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St Andrew’s College, reportedly the best privately run school in Bendigo, was where George Victor Lansell was educated. There was also the rigour of physical activity that his father thought was essential to make his sons into fine upstanding young men. Swimming in the Roman Baths at Fortuna, boxing, rowing on the lake at their home and gymnastics were to be excelled at by the siblings. St Andrew’s College was to be followed by boarding at the Melbourne Grammar School, which set high academic standards as well as promoting excellence in sports, football, cricket and rowing. George Victor Lansell was also a crack shot with the revolver.

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His physical training and the interest in shooting gave him a natural inclination to join the military as an extension of his earlier involvement in cadets. The discipline which he had experienced at home and also during his schooling adapted him well to being commissioned in the 8th Australian Infantry Regiment in 1904. Upon the passing of the Quartz King on March 18, 1906, George Victor Lansell had to take on additional responsibility for assisting to run far more of the financial interests of his late father. The prosperity of the Lansell family was almost totally tied up in Bendigo, therefore in later life George Victor Lansell would make his mark in ensuring that the city stopped the decline which came quite rapidly with the demise of mining. George Victor Lansell progressed rapidly in the military as he was promoted to captain in 1909, only three years after his father’s death. At the time of the start of World War I, experienced officers were in high demand and in May 1916 he was commissioned a captain in the 38th Battalion which was Bendigo’s own, of the Australian Imperial Force. Lieutenant Colonel CH Davis was the commanding officer, with Captain LL Smith working the men of the newly formed 38th Battalion into a trained cohesive force to which further recruits could be added.

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ENDIGO writer and poet Melinda Kallasmae is one of two writers to be chosen to read at this year’s Newstead Short Story Tattoo alongside critically acclaimed author Christos Tsiolkas. Chris’ two recent novels are The Slap (2008) and Barracuda (2013). Melinda’s work has appeared in anthologies such as Best Australian Poems, and the Cordite Poetry Review among other publications. Melinda describes her work as “poetry non-fiction”. Melinda will be reading her winning entry, the Sylvia Plath inspired, Copy as well as other work at the Masters and Apprentices session. With Neil Boyack at the helm, the Newstead Short Story Tattoo is an arts-music-storytelling event that mixes academics with artists, politics with fiction, history with poetry, orators with

Blainey on the rise and fall of Australia

NE of Australia’s most respected historians, Geoffrey Blainey, will be speaking at the Bendigo library this month to discuss his latest work The Story of Australia’s People Volume 1: The Rise and Fall of Ancient Australia. His new work presents a detailed history of Australia’s people, from ancient times to the Gold Rush and is the first part of an ambitious and exciting two volume

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ECENTLY members of the Bendigo Fly Fishing Club competed in the third annual Lake Wendouree Two Fly competition, hosted by the Ballarat Fly Fishers Club. Jeff Willey and myself had success with two beautiful 49 centimetre brown trout caught and released. Jeff further backed up his initial success with solid 43 and 34cm browns in the net, however the winner of the competitiion was AJ from the Northern Suburbs Fly Fishing Club, who caught a magnificent 60cm brown trout – a real trophy. Wendouree has been fishing well and due to abundant food sources, can produce some really big trout. We spotted a number of mayfly duns on the water and hope it is a sign of a return to the good old days (pre-drought) when Wendouree could produce prolific hatches of mayfly in Spring and Autumn. Recent releases of water from Lake Dartmouth have seen the Mitta running high and fast where I spent the Easter camping and fishing on a property South of Tallangatta. A strong flow of cold water flowing

HOOKED: Steve Charles and his healthy 49cm brown trout at Lake Wendouree. downstream into a low and relatively warm Lake Hume, has seen trout on the move before moving upstream into the cooler water looking for food and preparing for their winter spawning season. With the water levels high the action is along the edges and in the backwaters. I caught six beautiful, silvery brown trout in the relative calm within a metre or two from the bank. Targeting the drop-offs where the water deepens rapidly is always a good

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OUR members of the Bendigo Legion Angling Club fished the Balranald Murrumbidgee Classic last month for mixed results on the Murrumbidgee River. While the overall fishing was slow Maurice Knight returned to Bendigo a happy angler with a new Quintrex explorer and Yamaha outboard as the lucky draw winner. In other news Fisheries released 243,000 golden perch fingerlings during March to improve recreational fishing opportunities across northern Victoria. Lake Eppalock received 65,500 fingerlings, Cairn Curran Reservoir 20,000 while Lake Charm and Kow swamp shared another 20,000 fingerlings. Local rivers didn’t miss out either with the Goulburn River between Nagambie and Seymour receiving 50,000 fingerlings and the Campaspe River around Rochester another 5000. Fisheries Victoria’s stocking program is funded by recreational fishing licence fees and the State Government. Round three of the Central Victorian Lure Casters Super Series will be held this Sunday, April 12 at Lake Eildon. Registrations before 7am at the Peppin Point Caravan Park. Bonnie Doon. Visit www.cvlcss.com for more information. Closer to home the planned inaugural Lake Eppalock Fishing Classic scheduled for this weekend has been cancelled so local anglers will be left to their own devices. However Waranga Basin just outside Rushworth has been producing redfin for those prepared to put in the effort. I’ve been fishing the western side within a couple of kilometres of the boat ramp at the outlet channel for consistent results during the last five weeks, at around the six metre depth Trolled deep-diving hard body lures such as RMG’s Halco 50mm poltergeist or the Australian Crafted 50mm Invader about 600mm behind a 50 or 65mm Killer Tomato Squidgy have been a consistent fish taker. More times than not the fish prefer the squidgy but when trolled through a school of redfin double hookups are not unexpected.

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MASSAGE SIMPLY RELAXED DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE

DEADLINES Classified FREE advertising: 5pm Wednesday Classified advertising: 3pm each Thursday. Real Estate classifieds: 11am each Thursday.

Stiff & sore back Experienced masseur Phone 0421 029 009

EMPLOYMENT WANTED I AM looking for a carers position, I am Qualified. Full time or Part time. Low Rates. Ph 0422 097 102

Long’s Remedial Massage We are celebrating our Third Year!

Book one and get one FREE! (One per customer only) Specialising in: HEADACHE, WRY NECK, FROZEN SHOULDER, AND SORE BACK. Health fund rebate now available 1 Exeter Place, Strathfieldsaye

1300 558 385

Ring Steven 0433 187 296

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

PUBLIC NOTICES

PSYCHIC TAROT READINGS

HALL FOR HIRE MODERN HALL

Accurate,confidential, 30+ yrs exp. Local reader Phone 0401 700 258

FROM THE BIBLE

JOHN 20:27

Jesus said to Thomas, “Put your finger here, see my hands. Reach out your hand, and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.” Thomas replied, “My Lord and my God!”

AVAILABLE FOR HIRE. Prominent, Central, and easy to find. Council approved kitchen, Split heat/cool, Over-head Projector, and sound system. Off street parking for 32 cars, Suitable for Corporate Conferences & Seminars. Limited availability during week nights, most weekends available NO BIRTHDAY OR WEDDING FUNCTIONS For further info, phone Mr R. Brown: 5470 5752

CAPSULE HIRE

Who’s

$50 for 4 months

new

MEGAN JANE KLEINITZ

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

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

ELTON JAMES SANTOS GELSI

RUBY LILLEY

was born at

Bendigo Health

Bendgo Health

Bendigo Health

April 8, 2015

April 6, 2015

3086 grams

3202 grams

Daughter of

Son of Danielle and

Mary Ann Yaneza and

Mathew Humphrey

Bendigo. Brother for

Sister for Mikaila, Jasper

Christopher Kleinitz.

of Marong.

Ayden and Dylan.

and Cataleya.

JACKSON THOMAS CRAPPER

INDIE MAE MARSHALL

ARCHER HEATH CHISWELL

AMITY LOUISE POYNTON

was born at

April 6, 2015 3154 grams Son of Leanna Lee and Gus Gelsi of

was born at

was born at Bendigo Health

St John of God

April 7, 2015

April 5, 2015

2726 grams

3426 grams

3408 grams

Son of Carolyn

Son of Chelsea and Rhys

Daughter of Laura and

Crapper of Epsom.

Guy Marshall of Bendigo.

March 29, 2015

and Nathan Chiswell

was born at Bendigo Health March 27, 2015 3560 grams Daughter of Sharnie Cadzow and

Baby Photos

Robert Lilly of Bendigo.

St John of God

EVELYN JOAN CADZOW CARR

April 6, 2015 Daughter of Amanda and

April 7, 2015 3786 grams Daughter of Jess Evans

of Epsom. Brother

ad Josh Poynton of

for Hudson.

California Gully.

Bendigo Weekly

5440 2500

BUDGET PACKAGE

SINGLE PRICES

2 x 6” x 9” 4 x 4” x 6” $35

4” x 6” $4 6” x 9” $15 8” x 12” $20

Matthew Carr.

BABY WEAR

All brands exclusive to Helen’s Baby Wear

Bendigo ry nurse largest display store

YES we match onlin e prices

CARADON CAR C RADON W WAY, EAGLEHAWK WK K•P PH: H: 5446 9085 • OPEN MON-FRI 9.30-5.30 & SAT 9 9.30-4.00 30 4 00

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Bendigo Weekly — Friday, April 10, 2015

DANCE TUITION

LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE • Post Surgical/Cosmetic • Lymphoedema & CDT • Swollen Limbs & Muscles

ehb

hairdressing Mon & Wed 6.00pm Sat 8.30am

HAIRDRESSER WANTED

No join up fees or memberships $15 per class or $11 with 10 class pass

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)

PUBLIC NOTICES

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

Ph: 0405 622 023 161-167 Barnard St, Bendigo

IDANCE.COM.AU AU EMPLOYMENT PHONE PEOPLE REQUIRED Paid volunteer Telemarketers wanted for Charity. Monday Friday. Ph 5444 1353

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

EMPLOYMENT

PUBLIC NOTICES

DELIVERING CATALOGUES

NETBALL COACHES WANTED Strathfieldsaye Junior Netball Club is seeking volunteer coaches for secondary school teams. Supportive, friendly community based club. Weekly training at Strathfieldsaye Netball Courts and games at Bendigo South East Secondary College Saturday mornings. Excellent opportunity for teaching and physical education university students, will be great addition to their CV. Working with children’s check will be required. Please contact President: Michelle Thomson: 0415 146 274

PUBLIC NOTICES

Bendigo Jailhouse Rockers Club Inc

Rock n Roll Lessons

MONDAYS FOR 7 WEEKS Commencing 13th April St Andrews Hall Myers St, Bendigo 7.30 to 8.30pm Registration 7.15pm. Only $42 for 7 week course (payable week 1) Includes 1 hr lesson. We also invite you to stay for a light supper & social dancing until 10pm. Whether you’re a beginner or have experience - this is for you! Details phone Leanne 0417 134 556

EMPLOYMENT

ehb are looking for a full time or part time qualified hairdresser or 1st/2nd year apprentice to join their team. Send resume C/O Kylie to ehb. Shop 12 Corner Condon St & Edwards Rd, Strathdale 3550 or Email: craigbanfield@bigpond.com

EMPLOYMENT

JOIN THE WEEKLY WALKERS TEAM Earn extra cash and keep fit!

0402 037 117

You won’t have to stand around folding advertising material for hours beforehand – just pick up and go! We offer a top payment rate, and you’ll have the full support of our distribution team.

EMPLOYMENT

Deliver & Collect Catalogues. Must be Reliable. Phone or Text Ila:

Phone 5440 2529 CHEF/COOK required to join our team at The McIvor. Interested, email: restaurant@ themcivor.com.au for a position description

EMPLOYMENT

TRAINING & EDUCATION

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

UPCOMING SHORT COURSES

A HOME BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

Food Safety Supervisors Mon 20 April, 9.30am - 4.30pm Mon 11 May, 9.30am - 4.30pm Cost: $100 Responsible Service of Alcohol Mon 27 April 09.30am-2.30pm Mon 4 May 5.00pm - 10.00pm Cost: $85 Food Hygiene Mon 4 May 9.30am - 3.00pm Mon 18 May 9.30am - 3.00pm Cost: $85 Enrol Now

To advertise in this section please call

Ph: 5446 3477

1300 558 385

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TRAVEL

0431 299 930 Bendigo’s fastest growing Hot Shots Program Come and see what it is all about! FREE no obligation trial lesson FREE Racket for new enrolments (ages 3-9) Coaching for all ages and levels including Cardio Tennis, Mums & Tots & Hotshots Programs

Multiple venues across Bendigo

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

EARN UP TO $3000 P/W

Pickup & Delivery Biz. $35,000 includes Nissan Navara Call Mal 0432 278 888

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

1300 850 342

Jim Widdowson Tennis Club Coach jimwtennis@gmail.com

www.ontrack.vic.edu.au

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

2015 TOURS NARRANDERA REGION 11 - 18th MAY Highlights 6 nights “stayput” in Narrandera Family run motels/walk in showers/entertainment Daily tours including Griffith Gardens Wagga & Sale Day at the Livestock Marketing Centre Hay & The Shearers Hall of Fame

An opportunity exists at the new Healthworks Clinic McIvor Rd, Bendigo, for a CAFE/ALFRESCO Business to operate and expand from the walk in & out traffic. If you have dreamed of owning your own Coffee Shop/Cafe this is a great opportunity! For further details Contact Rod Jones on 0428 444 882

OUTBACK NSW 14 - 21st JUNE

Level 1/82 Kingsway Glen Waverley VIC 3150 Real Estate Agents - Residential & Investment Specialists

TOURS START & END AT YOUR FRONT DOOR

PHONE 1800 814 320

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

FANTASTIC CAFE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

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Services Offered ARNOLD'S

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

WEEDING/GARDENING Landscaping Garden Makeovers Great Rates! Ph 0427 853 665

A. FRANCIS BRICKLAYING

Services Offered

Builds pizza ovens, letter boxes, houses & more. Phone 0497 112 867 BATHROOM RENOVATIONS Complete bathroom makeovers & alterations. 34 yrs exp by qual tradesman. Servicing Bendigo - Castlemaine & surrounding districts. FREE Quote phone Rod Cox 0419 267 672 or 4406 6019.

Just $3.00 per line (5 LINE MINIMUM)

BIG AREA WEED SPRAYING Ph Neil 0473 486 130

BLOCK SPLITTING

CARPENTER

Quality work Alterations & Repairs Free quotes Ph Kevin 0421 397 960

CAR REMOVALS.

ANTENNAS

BLOCKED DRAINS

CLEANING & CARPET

DIGITAL TV SPECIALISTS

BRICKLAYERS

3 3 3 3 3

JIMANTBENW001

and Chainsaw work. Call Damian's Mowing Ph 5448 8129

Same Day Response Local Technicians All 100% Guaranteed Home Theatre Installations FREE on-site Signal Test and Quote

131 546

www.jimsantennas.com.au

TV Tuning from $40 • Digital TV’s, Set Top Boxes & Aerials • Satellite & Computer Setups • Home Theatre, wall mount • DVD, Recorders & Foxtel • Installed & explained

Phone Ron on 5447 7823 or 0431 609 423

Same day service Ph 1800 630 922 all types of brick and block work, chimneys and fireplaces. Ph 5446 7057 or 0418 370 917.

BRICKLAYER AVAILABLE All types of jobs, Big & Small, House to Garden. Phone Will 5447 2185 or 0409 352 374

CARPENTER/HANDYMAN Decks, Patios, Bathrooms, Lawns, Landscaping, Tiling, Plastering - No jobs to big or small. Call Steve: 0403 504 668

Ph 0402 775 329 Cleaning, Steam clean or Dry clean $50 first room, $10 per room after that Ph 0439 374 389 Receipt & ABN supplied

COMPUTER SICK?

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

TRADIES Advertise Here

1300 558 385

BATHROOMS & KITCHENS

KITCHEN, BATHROOMS

ABN: 62 094 744 216

• New Kitchens • Bathroom Renovations • Warehouse direct bathroom products

0417 511 159

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

Gas heaters should be serviced yearly to keep them running SAFELY & EFFICIENTLY So, for peace of mind this winter call

TempTech

AIR CONDITIONING

Nathan: 0407 972 717 bendigotemptech@hotmail.com Servicing all of Central Victoria • Pensioner discounts avail. Registered Licence No. 47315

CONCRETER

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

GREG'S GARDEN GROOMING

Lawns, Hand Weeding & Spraying, Pruning, Watering systems, small landscapin g projects, & handyman jobs. Phone 0418 590 811

HANDYMAN SERVICE

CONCRETER

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

Driveways Paths etc Free Quotes

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

CONCRETING

Driveways, Paths, Sheds. No job too small Free Quotes Dennis: 0427 858 081

CONCRETING

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

BLINDS & CURTAINS

Southern Cross Blinds & Awnings

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

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

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

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

BIG AREA LAWN MOWING Ph Neil 0473 486 130

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

Bobcat & Tipper Hire Backhoe Trenching Post Hole Borer

$35 per hr/ $30 pen

Rubbish Removal $70 per

load/$65 pen (incl tip fee $33) for 7x4 square box trailer. NO tyres or rock/clean fill. Cash only

Ph Mick 5448 5402 or 0407 448 249

PANEL BEATING

Matt” A “ Excavations and Landscaping

Experienced Bobcat, Excavator and Truck Operator No Job too small • After Hours Available Very Reasonably Priced Free Quotes and Honest Advice Matt: 0409 141 093 • Nicole: 0428 119 386 E: nicmat2001@hotmail.com

April 24, 2015 May 01, 2015 To Advertise, Phone Classifieds

Bendigo Weekly 1300 558 385

Call Clint 0427 349 549

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

NO OBLIGATION QUOTES PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

Ph: 0438 246 065

E: jd.bobcat.services@gmail.com

DALE'S HANDYMAN SERVICE General work,

Gardening, Lawn mowing & Clean up Ph 0400 931 950 or 0409 004 280

Services PJ TAYLOR Offered 5446 1422 0448 713 499

Millers Holes Mobile 0418 510 217.

Classifieds 1300 558 385

To advertise in this section contact our classifieds department

1300 558 385 classifieds@ bendigopublishing .com

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

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

James Sherlock Ph: 0407 472 775

sherlocksoilworks@hotmail.com

BUILDERS

LEON BEATTY 0415 503 875

Using our 5 ton excavator 4.5 ton skid steer, 1.7 ton excavator for tight to get to places, & ten metre tipper A/H PH 5448 8814 E: cjchandler65@bigpond.com

Small to Medium loads, Trailers also available. Ph 5448 8129

Will travel within a 50km radius of Bendigo

• Laser Levelled Site cuts • Landscaping Landscaping• • Driveways • Backyard clean-ups • Postholes • Trenching

2 Week Special Advertising Feature

VAN & DRIVER FOR HIRE

Skilled Handyman • Holes Patched • Renovations • Painting

POST HOLES

COM PET RATE ITIVE S

Pet Care

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PLASTERER

PLASTER

Call Ron 0438 569 385

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

0420 278 951

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

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

200 - 600mm diameter

Site Clearing Driveways Excavation Laser Levelling Rubbish Removal

Spraying (Roundup)

Honest and reliable service. Phone Philip 0428 477 257

$2 per garment. (Minumum 10) Non smoking home, same day service, local area Ph 0400 095 530

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

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

HOUSEWORK MEL'S IRONING

Need a bookeeper fast? Cheap rates, Call Ilona Kairn 0458 188 129 Will come to you

Over 30 Years Experience • Interior Design • Building Design Phone Michael 0417 736 232

LAWN MOWING & GARDENING

and Ironing Duties. Phone 0434 795 733

RECEIPTS getting out of hand..??

RENOVATOR

Lawn Mowing, Whipper Snipping

Worksafe Prov #HO7451

0427 096 404

CONCRETER

EPSOM PAVING

& PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

AIR CONDITIONING

1300 558 385

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

BUILDERS

thebeattles@bigpond.com

Specialising in alterations & additions

1.5 TONNE MINI EXCAVATOR FOR HIRE

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

GARDAM E X C AVA T I O N

0418 508 993

Licenced drainer 31741

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

Ti Timber b Fl Floors Decks Pergolas Stairs Registered Builder

DB-U38390

CARPENTERS CARPENTRY SOLUTIONS HOME MAINTENANCE BATHROOM RENOVATIONS DECKS

CONTACT STEPHEN 0409 381 474

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Services Offered CLEANING SERVICES

CLEANING SERVICES Commercial and Domestic

Retail / Business / Homes / Schools / Medical Centres Vacate / Builders Cleans / Windows / Eco Friendly Fully Insured - Free Quotes - Quality Assured Phone: JON - 0427 848 015 Email: admin@jvpropertyservices.com Web: JVPROPERTYSERVICES.COM

CLEANING SERVICES

ELECTRICIANS

HOME MAINTENANCE

Sandhurst Painting and Decorating

DARELLY ELECTRICAL D SERVICING BENDIGO & DISTRICT SE REC 14361

COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL DOMESTIC COMMERC

35 years experience

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

NO JOB TOO SMALL • Carpentry • Tiling • Painting • Plastering • Pergolas • Decks

Darren Liersch: 0409 077 600

CALL PETER 0409 422 271

ELECTRICIANS

KITCHENS

Email: bhmpeter@hotmail.com

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

ALL CLEANING INCLUDING: CARPET CLEANING STRIP & RESEAL TIMBER AND VINYL FLOORS

GREG SMITH Tired of Waiting for a Tradesman

0418 506 188

0418 507 709 A/H 5448 3333

COMPUTERS

ELECTRICIANS

cleanjet@iinet.net.au

Electrical Installations

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

Jeoff Milne 5447 2476 Mob 0425 728 336

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

CALL STEVE 0408 928 763

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

CONCRETING

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

Over 40 Years Service

PH 0417 377 957 CONCRETE KERBING

DUGIE’S DIGGERS EXCAVATIONS You Dig It! Strathfieldsaye

NEW! EXPOSED CONCRETE KERBING Ideal for driveways and garden beds with a range of styles, colours and exposed rock.

Free Measure & Quote

Ph: 0413 889 680 A/H: 5439 6157

CONCRETE PIPING

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

Call Mark Kingston 0439 941 248

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

LANDSCAPING

Phone: 0417 329 802

PAVING & LANDSCAPING by Phil Carman

FENCING / GATES

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

OZ PRO FENCING • Rural • Handrails • Retainer Walls FREE QUOTES • Ph Travis: 0477 910 720 E: tstrybs@gmail.com

PH: 0418 822 911

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FREIGHT SERVICES

PATHS, DRIVEWAYS, SHEDS HOUSE SLABS - PHONE FRANK

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

REC 7821

Geoff Williams Repairs completed within 24 hours

Rilex Interiors

ELECTRICIAN

REC 4085

Quality Cleaning Services Serving Bendigo for 20 Years

• Qualified tradesmen • Landscaping • Commercial and residential property maintenance

Specialising in Landscape construction Stuart Erwin 0407 667 900 Cameron Rogister 0411 956 937

Trusted Transport Company has space for freight - Bendigo & Ballarat to Melbourne daily. Call John for best rates.

LANDSCAPING

Prompt efficient service at reasonable rates

Quotation gladly given

Call Phill Hutchings on

0417 057 010

Painter & Decorator YOUR FRIENDLY, PROFESSIONAL AND QUALITY PAINTING TEAM FOR ALL TYPES OF PAINTING OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE FOR A FREE, NO OBLIGATION QUOTE, CALL TROY ON 0418 844 590 OR EMAIL T_EYOUNG@BIGPOND.NET.AU

PAINTERS / DECORATORS

C.P.D

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

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

PAINTERS / DECORATORS

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TRADIES Advertise Here

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0476 162 767 GARDEN SERVICES

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

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

Over 25 years of trade qualified experience

FREE QUOTES, 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE Ph 0429 002 678

mgbricklayingandlandscaping.com

HANDYMAN SERVICES

MOBILE BATHROOMS

MOBILE BATHROOM FOR HIRE (Shower, hand basin, toilet etc)

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Formally “Spider Sprayers”

Paul 0429 462 057

ARE YOU RENOVATING?

...get the market you’re missing...

PAINTERS / DECORATORS

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

0438 083 139 www.bettabathroomhire.com.au

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

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We load for you! • Gasfitting including heater servicing with Carbon Monixide tests • Renovations • Back-flow & TMV Testing • All Plumbing Maintenance

Ph: 0418 547 796

7 Days a Week No job too small or too big

Green Waste Green Waste Special

0423 402 474

Lic#37911

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

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

4 Nolan Street, Bendigo

$7.25 per cm/col

“You style it, I’ll tile it”

License No. 32710

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EXPERTS IN ALL ASPECTS OF ROOFING 5444 2028

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BIKE 20 inch, mongoose, shimano gears, VGC $60 Ph 0400 047 656 BOOKS Catherine Cookson Novels (5) EC $5 the lot Ph 0476 077 570

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TREE REMOVAL & MAINTENANCE • SERVICING SURROUNDING AREAS • FULLY INSURED • FREE QUOTES • BOBCAT • WOOD CHIPPER • FIRE WOOD & MULCH SALES • STUMP REMOVAL • HEDGE PRUNING • CHERRY PICKER

DRESSER H 210, W 214, D 55, 4 door, 2 plate shelves, EC $999 Phone 0438 424 842

DRESSER, old style, with oval mirror $50 Ph 0448 984 488

DRESSING table, 2 side tables, stained, mirror GC $40 Ph 5447 7762

DRESSING table, 20's $50 ONO Ph 5443 8718

EDGER Ryobi electric, 1500W, as new $100 ONO Ph 0429 175 988 FIREWOOD 1.5 metres, $100 0408 179 382

cubic Phone

BRASS train luggage rack, EC $65 Ph 0466 269 948 BRASS lamps with choice of shades $30 ONO Ph 5443 5530 CASIO portable electric organ, padded carry bag, GC $45 Ph 5446 1310 CCB Jumper sizes 16 & 18 $20 each Ph 0400 047 656 CCB summer dress sz 14 $20 Phone 0400 090 283

CLOSING DOWN POTS ON HIGH

TREE LOPPING

SUBDIVIDE

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

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

BEDSIDE table (2) solid timber, $100 Ph 0417 389 715

CHOICE magazine, Jan 81 & Dec 2000 complete. $65 ono Ph 5446 1310

ROOFING

SUPERIOR

BED, queen, wraught iron, slat, $100 Ph 0417 389 715

CHAIR, 20's swing back, lovely condition $40 ONO Ph 5443 5530

CIRCULATING TO

HOMES EACH WEEK

BAR stool, gas lift, black leather chrome, GC $50 Ph 0466 269 948

CD Rack, Pine, holds 120 $30 Phone 5447 7050

5448 4499

OVER 38,200

ASKO Dishwasher, bottom dish rack, brand new $100 Ph 0418 256 107

STORAGE

Lic#100122

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AIR compressor, + 2 cases of tools, 2 air hoses, never used, every tool you will ever need. $250 Ph 0438 836 430

CCB winter skirts, sz 14 & 16, VGC $25 ea Ph 0408 353 012

10 SIZES FROM $20 PER WEEK

DOLLS cot, will fit several dolls $5 Ph 0476 077 570

A3 Reflex paper, 50 reams @ $10 each Contact Kim 0404 050 162 or 5446 7914

CCB footy socks and shorts Sz 12 , $8 Ph 0408 353 012

0448 701 138

1980'S roll top desk, teak colour, 8 drawers, $90 Ph 0408 597 272

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Greg Hicks st same day Plumbing Fajosebrvtoicoesmall Master Plumber

Ph Paul 5439 3835 or 0428 395 429

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PLUMBERS

Pty. Ltd.

Reduce Fire Risk Spouts Vacuumed Spotlessly Pensioner Discounts Water Tanks Cleaned

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PO Box 54, Eaglehawk

Peter Carr Plumbing & Gasfitting

CV Industrial Vacuum Services

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Open all weekend Everything Discounted, 40% (Cash Only) OFF ALL Resin Animals Ph 5447 7962 DOG Kennel, Petmate brand, lift off lid, M-L $35 Ph 0418 293 938

FIREWOOD Red Gum, dry split top quality, delivered. $140m/cubed Ph Dave 0409 516 458

FIREWOOD, dry, ready to burn $100 Ph 0418 256 107

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

FLOOR rug, textured, grey, GC 226cm x 158cm $90 Ph 5447 7762

FREE Firewood, to pick up. Large cut wood. Ph 5442 4668

FREE Mountain Bikes (x3) Ladies, Ph 0400 158 727

FREEZER 80L upright ,VGC $35 Ph 0417 054 283

FRIDGES

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

FRIDGE/FREEZER Westinghouse, Frost free, 610L side by side French doors, Excellent Cond $650 Ph 0437 425 110

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

JUDD’S TREE LOPPING 193

Phone Leigh & Rob 0417 545 juddstreelopping@bigpond.com

TREE LOPPING

SMITHS

LARGE DESK WITH HUTCH

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

• Ideal for student or home office • Timber look melamine • Purchased from Officeworks for $400 • W 150cm x D 70cm x H 76cm • Hutch 90cm • 3 years old • Drawers and shelves on slide runners • CD shelves • Excellent condition

David Smith

$125 ono

Quality tree and Stump Removal

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

0427 506 160

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For Sale Local Classifieds LOUNGE suite smalll 2 seater + 2 chairs, ideal for flat or unit, VGC $250 ONO Ph 5443 7046 or 0438 528 037

70LT Explorer Fridge /Freezer 12V 240 Dual Control 75mm insulation, Molded internal EC $1500 ONO Cost $2000 Ph 0473 988 529

MATTRESS double, soft, very clean $40 Ph 5447 7762

GLASS 4 seater dining table, 4 weeks old, $50 Phone 0448 984 488

MICROWAVE, Minstrel 17L $20 Ph 0417 054 283

HALL runner, rusty tones $20 Ph 0400 158 727

MIRROR, Ornate, cream $20 Ph 0400 158 727

HAY New season Oaten hay sml squares $7 Wheat Straw sml squares $4 Phone 0439 296 455 HOME brew kit w/lots of beer bottles, $50 lol Ph 0418 293 938

IBOSA E-Bike VGC, New battery, $700 Ph 0400 571 028 KODAKGEAR Tripod. Camera/video EC $30 Phone 5447 8573

MENS evening dress shirt $5 Ph 0476 077 570

MOBILITY electric power chair, "Shoprider Puma 14HD" 12 mths old, 6 wheels, programmable joystick controller, adjustable foot plate, arm rests, flat free tyres, reclining seat, easy to use. Exc Cond, $2800 ono Ph 5447 8087 MOBILITY Scooter, 4 Wheel, Exc cond, Swivel seat, Cargo box and basket $1400 Ph 0428 825 814

PATIO swing, never used, $60 Phone 5447 7050

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

SOCK Pullerupper $12 Trouble bending? demo sunday market Ph 0408 240 333

PIANO Albert Fahrzeitz, upright, Walnut, Veneer, Steel frame, Good Cond, $850 Phone 5449 3844

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

PINE dresser teak stain, upper door glass, EC, $150 Ph 0400 571 028

SPEEDO racerback bathers, new, Sz 10 $20 Ph 0408 353 012

PLAY Pen, wooden, large Hex shape, Very solid $50 Ph 0418 293 938

STEREO CD/radio, 2 speakers $25 Phone 5447 7050

POP cake maker, used once, $5 Ph 5439 5852

STUDENT desk with world map on top + bookcase $50 Ph 0410 016 849

QUEEN size mattress, pale blue $95 Ph 5447 2617

RABBIT Hutch, 2 Storey, Timber, Excellent Cond. $50 Ph 0421 748 934

TENT 12 x 9, full floor, 3 rooms, 24 x 20 heavy duty fly. $350 Phone: 0409 807 977

SADDLE 16" Marshall Poley, Fully mounted VGC $200 Ph 5443 7046 or 0438 528 037

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

LEATHER Couch, As new, Black 3 seater $720 Phone 0438 398 564

MOUNTAIN Bike 24" Dino Basher, Must sell $30 Phone 0411 333 342

7PCE Modular Lounge with Day bed + Double bed + recliner. Coffee Mock suede, Excellent Condition $900 Ph 5443 3227

MUSHROOM COMPOST OR SOIL

SALT mouth Inhaler, new, for h/fever, asthma, sinus etc $30 5442 4523

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

SAMSUNG stereo radio /tape/records EC $50 Phone 5447 8573

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TABLE oval, 6 chairs $50 ono Ph 5439 5852

RUG texture shag, white, new 220 x 150 $100 ONO Ph 0429 175 988

MOBILITY scooter, red, vgc, newq battery + just serviced $700 Ph 0400 571 028

SANDBLAST Cabinet, with all equipment, on legs, $250 Excellent Condition Ph 0400 675 351 SHADES (6) for a house $60 Ph 5442 5105 or 0477 990 036 SIDEBOARD, older style, EC $100 PH 0466 997 290

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

SMALL entertainment unit $80 Ph 5442 5105 or 0477 990 036

TOMATOES

TRAMPOLINE, round, with sides, $80 Ph 5447 3490 WALL oven electric with grill +4burner gas cooktop W/house clean condition $175 Ph 0409766665 WILD wild west complete series, 108 episodes, EC $45 Phone 5447 8573

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SAMSUNG Galaxy Note 3 (New in Box) Black, $500 Ph 0487 240 091

ST LAZARUS SANCTUARY GARAGE SALE Sunday 12th April 10am - 2pm, Queen St. Medical Centre Carpark, in King St. Join Dr. Violeta Stoyanova and support St. Lazarus Sanctuary, a not-for-profit organisation that empowers disadvantaged members of our community. Donations of small items are most welcome.

6 DEVON CLOSE STRATHDALE Sat 11th 7am - 12pm Moving sale, lots of household, garden & misc items

LAMBRUCK CRT STRATHDALE Saturday 8am - 1pm Variety of goods

WANTED SCRAP WANTED

Free Pickup! including White Goods, Batteries, Mags, etc Ph 5446 1191 or 0447 744 043 CLEARANCE SALE 39 JAMES COOK DRIVE STRATHFIELDAYE 8.30am - 3pm Saturday and Sunday. Full workshop of tools etc. Home brick-a-brack, garden tools etc

113 QUEEN ST KANGAROO FLAT Saturday from 8am, Fundraiser for Athletics Club, loads of goodies!

WANTED TO BUY

WANTED

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

FREE Scrap metal pick up wanted, sml to large lots of scrap steel, Tin, White goods, Batteries, AC, $50 for Cars. 0487 320 656

CLEARING SALE OF DECEASED ESTATE Large Qty of Tools, Shed Items, Antique B o t t l e s a n d Collectables, Antique Motorised Cylinder Mowers, Cast Iron Fire Place Inserts, Old Boiling Copper, 6 foot Fish Tank with Stand and Acc. Books, Bric a Brac. Gates Open 8:00am to 3:00pm Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th of April. 1561 Epsom Barnadown Road Goornong Vic 3557

TOP SOIL Sieved $35 per metre, 4 metre min. delivery 8m & 10m also avail. Garden Mix $50 a metre. Garden Rocks also avail. Phone 0418 306 548 or 0428 100 770

GOT SOMETHING TO SELL?

GARAGE SALES

SOIL

QUEEN Anne nest of tables, with glass tops GC $65 ONO Ph 5443 5530

LARGE garden Stakes $2 each Ph 5446 1310

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639 HARGREAVES ST GOLDEN SQUARE Sat, Sun, 9am - 5pm Lots of everything including Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (New in Box) Everything must go!

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

MOBILITY scooter wanted, 4 wheels. Please phone 5446 2870

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BOATS

ALPACAS, all colours, herd reduction, from $300 Phone 0419 116 952

YOUNG BUDGIES $10 Each Ph 0417 101 170

QUINTREX Centre console 16ft, deep hull, 40HP Merc, $10,500 Phone 0419 886 637

FREE Kittens, 1M 2F, White, Grey/Tabby, 8 weeks old, a little bit timid. Ph 0418 146 864

MOTOR BIKES

PIGS LB/SB X. 1 Boar, 2yrs $300 1 Boar 12mths $250. 1F 12mths $250. 6 Pigletts, 10wks $60ea Ph 0417 214 133 WHIPPET Pups, Male, Vacc, P/B 10 weeks; M/c 982 000 363 024 058 and 9 Weeks; M/c 982 000 363 0245 659 Phone 03 5448 4586

HONDA Postie, Exc Cond, Gen 26,500ks, Reg 10-8RY Exp 09/15, inc. top box, new batt, asking $1650 Ph 0427 446 306

POULTRY

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MOTOR BIKES

CAR PARTS

AUTO

A.M. Hyett Motorcycles

SCRAP METAL WANTED

LMCT 4761. Licenced second hand dealer.

MECHANICS

2006 TK Barina Hatchback Manual, Black, 99000kms, RWC 9mths Reg $6500 ONO Ph 0424 967 166 (1DG7QR)

LANDCRUISER Toyota diesel, GXL 80 Series, well shod, dual batteries, T/bar, well maintained, reliable, Reg 11/15 (ZFX-823) $11,500 Phone 0428 497 048

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

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

CARAVANS & TRAILERS

2004 Royal Flair P/Top, shower, toil, awning, solar panel, dbl bed, 3-W frig, TV, M/wave, EC $20,990 0400 920 909

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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

LIVESTOCK

ADOPT-A-PET OPT A Male, 9 months

My name is Frisco. I’m full of energy and still need to learn manners, but given the chance, and proper training i’ll grow into a fantastic companion. I’m a social boy who would love another dog to play with. Come in and meet me.

Frisco Staffy

Lincoln DMH

LOST YOUR DOG OR CAT? AT?

THE RSPCA IS THE POUND FOR THE BENDIGO CITY COUNCIL.

5441 2209 Piper Lane, East Bendigo

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

EVERNEW 21' Built for Dirt Road Touring, Solar, 6" Chassis, 3 Water Tanks, Rev Camera, 2 Spare Tyres, Air Cond, Full Bathroom, Large Seating Area, W achine, I/S Mattress plus many more extras. Always Garaged, VGC, $61,990 NEG, Ph 0407 505 971

8X5 Tradesman Tandem Trailer, Good Condition, $2850 ONO Ph 0401 388 241

Winter is fast approaching and our animals are in desperate need of warm bedding. We need donations of old blankets, linen, anything that can be made into a nice warm bed for the fur babies. (Nothing with feathers in thanks, for obvious reasons…)

VOLVO MERCEDES BENZ BMW VOLKSWAGON PEUGOT Service & Repair Specialists Jamie Hackett Motors Ph 5446 8635

AUDI A3 Sports Back, Auto, 2.0 TDI Diesel, First reg March 2014. 11,000ks, (cka21f) $37,500 Ph 5444 5309

WINDSOR Rapid. shower, toilet, family p/top, sleeps 5,R/C Air, new awning, and near new annex. Easy tow, rivals space of bigger vans, upgraded alloy wheels, all terain tyres. No pets, non smoker, much loved Windsor, with comforts you will treasure. New line $33,000 Neg. Junourton. Ph 0424 789 066

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

2002 MITSUBISHI V6 MAGNA

AWAY $3,990 DRIVE INC RWC

2007 HYUNDAI ELANTRA SLX

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

2006 HOLDEN VZ ACCLAIM

Nice example of this popular series with under 200k’s. UDL 414 AWAY $6,990 DRIVE INC RWC

2003 FORD XLT AUTO ESCAPE 4X4

Locally owned with only 130,000 and in excellent condition. Will sell fast. SPN 507

$6,990

DRIVE AWAY INC RWC

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 $13,500 (tqb-987) Ph 0408 510 281

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09 Hyundai I30 Hatchback 2L 5 Sp Man, A/C, ABS, Air bags, full service history, T/bar, 91,000 klms RWC, Reg, XCW007 $10,990 Phone 0413 183 836

2008 Statesman Caprice 3.6L Dual Fuel, Auto, fully optioned, Silver /Black interior, 130ks, Reg til July 2015, RWC, (1CZ7SC) $14,500 Phone 0418 146 864 TOYOTA Cressida 89, White, good condition for age, Eng: 7M0240024 $1500 ONO Ph 0409 470 930

98 Ford Fairlane Ghia Ph 0427 509 255 Vin 6FPAAAJGLWWY27033

CARS WANTED

Cash offered. Phone 0417 334 009.

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

HILUX 2012 SR5 turbo diesel, man, 130ks, b /bar, rev cameras, snorkl, t/bar, HID lights, long range tank, 80 channel UHF, TRD Wheels, RWC, REG 03/16 (YWY-987) $37,999 Ph 0409 516 458 HOLDEN 98 Barina, 2door, 260,000ks, Reg til Aug 2015, (OUW515) $1200 Ph 0438 444 862 KIA Sportage 2012, Turbo diesel, 60,000ks, New tyres, RWC, 12mths Reg (yzi783) $25,500 Phone 0419 886 637

TOYOTA

COROLLA

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

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

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

ADVERTISE YOUR CAR

VEHICLES WANTED TO BUY

FREE REMOVAL OF UNWANTED VEHICLES

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

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

$25 NISSAN PULSAR HATCH Auto, a/c, p/s, tinted windows, alloys, low kms. ABC111. $18,000. Ph 5442 1646

AWAY $3,990 DRIVE INC RWC

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FORD BA FAIRMONT SEDAN

Lovely Fairmont locally owned with all the Fairmont trimmings TFA 413

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FORD BA 5 SPEED MANUAL UTE

Manual BA ute with mags and only 155000k’s. Won’t last. SVR 144 AWAY $6,990 DRIVE INC RWC

2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT V8 4X4

$9,990

DRIVE AWAY INC RWC

MICHIE ST MOTORS PHONE IAN: 0458 747 712

JUST ARRIVED

HOLDEN RODEO TWIN CAB DUAL FUEL

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

AWAY $3,990 DRIVE INC RWC

AWAY $4,990 DRIVE INC RWC

TOYOTA 4RUNNER TURBO DIESEL 4X4

Popular twin cab with loads of extras at an affordable price. 1EF 7AU

AWAY $13,990 DRIVE INC RWC

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REDU

2005 HOLDEN RODEO TURBO DIESEL 4X4 Bargain! 4x4 twin cab in turbo diesel with canopy. Won’t last. TZL 310

Conditions apply. For private use only.

35 Michie St, Elmore • LMCT 8889

Great little runaround with economy motoring. QKM 275

AWAY $5,990 DRIVE INC RWC

$30

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SUZUKI IGNIS HATCH

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

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

with photo

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

TOYOTA AVALON CONQUEST AUTO SEDAN

The perfect tow vehicle. 7 seater with loads of power. Hard to find. SEB 776

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

classifieds@bendigopublishing.com JAYCO Jayflight Camper $5700 ONO Good Condition Phone 0408 535 665

VW Touareg 4 motion 4WD Ultimate comfort for 5! Big towing capacity, high torque, TDi Diesel turbo, power + economy, shiny black luxury model with grey leather. Safety in and out. 6sp auto, no off road use. Reg UDK-499 $22,500 neg ,with RWC. Junourton. Ph 0424 789 066

MOTOR CAR TRADER REG 1998

USED CAR BARGAINS at BUDGET PRICES Family wagon with cargo barrier and loads more. OVY 663

AUTO

THOMPSON AUTOMOTIVE

AU III XR8, 220 Auto, Leather, Rebel body kit, Momo steering wheel and Gear knob, Silver. Phone: 5443 0667

SUPREME mini p/top twin beds, fully equip, annex, r/out awn, elec brakes, well maintained, $8000 Ph 0429 427 785

Male, Est 1 year

Lincoln is a gorgeous young man who loves cuddles and a pat but doesn’t like other cats, so he would need to go to a home where he is the only cat. He would make a lovely family companion.

COLEMAN poptop, 1981, good condition $3300 Phone 0424 041 767 COROMAL 2008 model, 455 Excel P/top, island bed, a/con, easy to tow, EC, $18,500 Ph 0419 595 426

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Bendigo Weekly – Friday, April 10, 2015

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Back in the game By JOEL PETERSON

A BOLSTERED Bendigo Bank Braves side is looking to celebrate the club’s 30th anniversary this season in the best way possible, by claiming an elusive South East Australian Basketball League title. The Braves missed the playoffs last season for the first time since 2004 and faced uncertainty over whether coach Ben Harvey would return this season. Harvey is back for 2015, and he has brought a swag of new recruits with him including reigning SEABL Most Valuable Player Tony Lewis, big man Jordan Vandenberg and reigning Big V MVP Grant Johnson. Now in his sixth season as coach, Harvey is aiming to repeat the efforts of the 2005 Braves, who after missing the playoffs the year before, went on to take the South conference title. “It was disappointing last year and the off-season was all about moving forward and finding a solution to the next phase,” he said. “We have recruited pretty well, we have got great guys investing in the club and our pre-season has been pretty positive. “I have a good feeling about how our team is looking this year. ”It’s a big year for the club, a really exciting time to be involved, and there would obviously be no better way to celebrate than to win a title.” The Braves struggled to defend last season, but with the rim protection of 216-centimetre centre Vandenberg and versatile additions in Lewis and Johnson, Harvey expects

BOLSTERED: Michael Vigor with the ball.

to be able to throw a different look at sides this season. The Braves have also increased their depth, with young guns Michael Vigor, Josh Wilcher joined by mainstays in Kevin Probert, Chris Hogan and Taylor Bell and new recruit Jordan Mangan. “I’m really happy with our Australian content, which is really important and really forms the core of your side,” Harvey said. “Tony Lewis is just a hard worker, we lacked a bit of mental toughness and he brings that in spades. Grant Johnson really did well in the Big V and I think he is definitely a SEABL-level player. “Jordan is over seven foot, and we are looking for big things out of him. But I want all those guys just to do what they have to do to get a win, not perform to a certain stat

line or anything like that.” After having high hopes for his side last year, Harvey is confident the team has improved over last season and says there would be no better way to celebrate that anniversary than with a championship. “I think we will be a better team, we put plenty of work in over the off-season and we are ready to go,” he said. “We have a tough start to the season that begins with Ballarat on Friday, but we are ready to go. “Once that ball goes up in the air on Friday there isn’t much you can do, but I think we have done all the right things to set us on the right course. “Hopefully that ends in a championship, but there is a lot of water to go under the bridge before that is decided.”

Coach lines up for title AFTER coming so close to a title both of the past two years, Bendigo Lady Braves coach Jonathan Goodman is hoping his side can make the leap to SEABL champions this season. The Lady Braves were SEABL runners up in 2013 before losing in the conference final last season, but a star-studded lineup has them right in the title fight this season. Bendigo Spirit players and Australian representatives Kelly Wilson and Tessa Lavey will both suit up for the Lady Braves this season, and the club has signed import Stacia Robertson as well as promising youngster Stephanie Bairstow. Bairstow is the brother of Chicago Bulls power forward Cameron, and is expected by Goodman to slot into the Lady Braves’ starting lineup. “I think our starting lineup is really strong and gives us a lot of versatility in what we can do,” he said. “If you look at a lineup with Tessa, Kerryn and Kelly, that is a strong and versatile group and then paired with Steph and Stacia we have a nice mix. “We will be smaller, any team that loses a six-foot-six (198cm) player like Alex Bunton would be, but I think the league as a whole has gone a bit smaller this year. “I think we will be able to exploit some teams with our pace and perimeter game, and defensively should be strong as well.” The Lady Braves have also retained a lot of young local talent,

STRONG PLAYER: Kerryn Harrington. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

grabbing Maddy Wild to add to the likes of Tahnee Cannon, Alex Strawhorn, Jess Mangan and Molly Greetham. Heather Oliver has returned to play netball for Sandhurst, Chantella Perera, Kelsey Sartori, Lasondra Barrett and Bunton have all departed, but Goodman believes the side can go all the way. “I think Friday against Ballarat is a real danger game, they have spent plenty of time together in the preseason and we haven’t had that kind of continuity,” he said. “I think this group has what it takes to win a championship, I go into every season thinking that the team is certainly a chance to win it all. “Hopefully this is the year we can break through.”

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WEEKLY SPORT Eaglehawk gears up for big test EAGLEHAWK faces the biggest test in Bendigo Football this weekend when it travels to Flight Centre Park on Sunday to tackle Strathfieldsaye in round two of the BFNL season. The Two Blues recorded a monster 102-point win over South bendigo after a slow start in round one, piling on 17.15 to the Bloods’ 2.5 after quarter time at Canterbury Park. Borough coach Luke Monaghan said he was happy with the start to the year for his side, especially after getting out of the blocks somewhat sluggishly. “We were reasonably happy, no side is going to say no to a 100-point win in round one,” Monaghan said. “The guys that we brought in fitted in pretty nicely, but credit to South they put some good structures in place especially early. “For them to have over 30 forward entries for only three goals showed how well our defence played.” A young Eaglehawk side played attacking, exciting football that led them to the finals last season and Monaghan recruited to fill needs in the list. He strengthened the side through the spine, picking up full forward Matt Gretgrix, versatile big man Chris Hudson, full back Tim Hill, Cam Milward and Nathan O’Brien. Coming up against the Storm is the toughest task in the BFNL, but Monaghan said it may be a positive. “To play Storm out there on their ground is never easy, but you have to play every team twice so it doesn’t matter too much when you catch them,” he said. “If anything it may be a positive early in the year because you get a sense of where you are at. They are the bench mark, but I think our boys are looking forward to testing themselves.” In Saturday’s round two matches, Gisborne and Maryborough will both try to record their first wins at Gardiner Reserve; Kangaroo Flat hosts Castlemaine under lights and Sandhurst heads down the Calder to tackle Kyneton at the Showgrounds. South Bendigo will also play Golden Square, on a special occasion for the Bloods at Harry Trott Oval. The Bloods will he hosting some legends of the club, in celebration of the team’s 1990 seniors, reserves and under-18 premiership triumphs, 25 years after the impressive feat was recorded.

Cyclone no barrier By JOEL PETERSON

THE Oceania region’s best table tennis players will converge on Bendigo this weekend for the annual ITTF Oceania Cup and Championships at Bendigo Stadium. The event will be held in Bendigo for the third and final time, and has this year added the Para Table Tennis Championships for the first time. Along with Australian Olympian and former winner William Henzell and 24-year-old Victorian able-bodied and para athlete Melissa Tapper, Yoshua Shing has one of the more fascinating stories heading into the tournament. The 24-year-old native of Vanuatu was one of thousands devastated by Cyclone Pam that recently lashed the Pacific island nation as a category five storm, the strongest on the tropical cyclone scale. However thanks to the support of ITTF-Oceania, Shing will be attending the event, granted his visa application goes through. “Cyclone Pam has really damaged our training centre but that

TOUGH IN TRAINING: Yoshua Shing. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

won’t stop me,” he said. “Recently after the disaster, we’ve managed to clean up some space and started training again but without electricity. “In the community where I live, most homes have flown away, even some concrete buildings; all the fruit trees and all the gardens are clean, nothing is left.”

The sport, as a whole, has thrown its support behind Shing and Vanuatu itself. “Many athletes from throughout Oceania have already confirmed their assistance towards Vanuatu and many will be looking to make equipment donations to assist the National Team to be able to continue their training,” the

International Table Tennis Federation’s Michael Brown said. The 2015 ITTF-Oceania Cup and Para Table Tennis Championships will see prize money totalling more than $25,000AU, increasing from $20,000AU at the 2014 event. The championships run from Friday to Sunday, with tickets available at the stadium box office.

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PARTY MOOD: Stephanie Bairstow, Chris Hogan, Justin Cass, Jonathan Goodman, Steve Kelly, Kevin Probert, Ben Harvey and Kerryn Harrington. Photo: BILL CONROY

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