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ISSUE 914 FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2015

Councillors become Avengers to right perceived wrongs ahead of...

By CHRISTINE McGINN

SIX City of Greater Bendigo councillors could take Helen Leach and Elise Chapman to another Code of Conduct panel hearing. The Weekly can reveal the unprecedented decision was made late last week to recommend the matter to the government. Whipstick ward councillor James Williams with Crs Rod

Fyffe, Barry Lyons, Rod Campbell, Lisa Ruffell and Mark Weragoda, want an investigation into Cr Chapman and Cr Leach’s alleged involvement with the Rights for Bendigo Residents Inc (RBRI). Councillors have raised concerns about Cr Leach and Cr Chapman allegedly leaking confidential information to the public. “It is not correct about us leaking information to the

RBRI, and most of the information is available on the public record anyway,” Cr Leach said. “I don’t feel I have done anything to get this. Perhaps this is happening because we have been favoured by some groups in the community. We have heard from a lot of people that we are doing a good job. “I believe Bendigo residents have rights and I want

to forward those rights.“ Mayor Peter Cox called a meeting of all councillors for today to attempt to resolve the latest plans for a Code of Conduct panel hearing against the two councillors. Under the rules for a Code of Conduct panel hearing, a mayor must have had tried mediation before the matter can proceed. “I’ve confirmed that I have received a further complaint

from the other councillors. This is childish and vexatious of them. There is no truth to their claims and it is unfounded,” Cr Chapman said. “I look forward to proving my innocence once again. I believe I’ve been bullied for the past two-and-a-half years. I’ve had enough of it. This has to stop.”

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ELDERS Bendigo will auction an attractive two bedroom brick veneer townhouse at 1/8 Dove Court, California Gully from 1pm today, Friday, May 1. Described as an ideal first home or investment, the property is also well suited to retirees or a couple seeking to downsize to a low maintenance lifestyle. Sutherland Property has a charming fourbedroom, two-bathroom weatherboard home at 99 Rowan Street, Bendigo, up for auction from 11.30am Saturday. The home is located on a large block within walking distance of many of Bendigo’s most popular attractions and schools. It includes many period features and an opportunity to create a dream home from one with so much potential. Elders Bendigo has a luxurious French provincial home that overlooks the stunning surrounding landscape at Lockwood South, for auction from 10am Saturday. The 11 acre property at 80 Sunrise Crescent oozes quality, from its four bedrooms through to the butler’s pantry, wine store room and library, and the 10foot ceilings throughout

the sandstone brick home. A California bungalow at 6 Grattan Street, Bendigo, located just half a block from the new hospital, will go under the hammer tomorrow, Saturday, May 2 from 12.30pm. Listed with DCK Real Estate, the property includes three bedrooms, office and separate lounge, as well as a separate studio/workshop. The property offers enormous potential and opportunity to a successful purchaser. Tweed Sutherland First National is due to auction a three-bedroom miner’s cottage close to the CBD at 66 Galvin Street, Bendigo, from 10.30am Saturday. The home has been extensively renovated throughout, featuring a modern kitchen and stunning bathroom, as well as a split system for both heating and cooling. There’s also plenty of room for off-street parking and double gates to allow for a caravan, boat or trailer. LOCAL real estate agents have united to support the RSL thoroughout the month of April. Agents raised more than $3100

GOOD CAUSE: Agents collected for the Anzac appeal. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN through the sale of badges from participating REIV agents’ offices. Bendigo Real Estate director Paul Byrne said members of the Bendigo REIV branch were regarded statewide as one of the most cohesive, especially when it came to supporting the community and worthy local charities. ‘‘While we compete in our local market, we are always willing to come together to help raise funds for a worthy cause, and this certainly is one of the worthiest. We all feel hon-

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oured to have been able to contribute to the RSL appeal,’’ Mr Byrne said. Bendigo Real Estate raised a further $528 from its own office to support the RSL, taking the total raised by agents past $3300. THE City of Greater Bendigo wants to hear from the roughly 6500 people who shift to the city each year, and in particular, about why they made the move here and have their expectations been met. Strategy manager

Trevor Budge has encouraged residents who had moved here in the past two years to take part in a quick survey, available online or in hard copy, which will help with future planning. Mr Budge said the data would help the council to achieve its goal of becoming the most liveable regional city in Australia. The online survey is at www.bendigo.vic.gov.au/ resgrowthsurveys but you need to act swiftly, as it needs to be completed by today, Friday, May 1.

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THE City of Greater Bendigo has come under fire for its refusal to release the business case for the planned Kangaroo Flat Aquatic Centre in time for public submissions to be made for the 2015-16 draft budget. The Kangaroo Flat Community Enterprise wrote to chief executive officer Craig Niemann last week, asking for a copy of the pool’s business case so the group could write its budget submission. “We were astonished when we were told it would not be made public until ‘right before’ the final budget vote,” KFCE president Jack Lyons said yesterday. “The largest reason this council used to vote against a 50 metre

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pool, and vote for a mini-pool, was operating costs differences. “How do we know what the operating costs are? How do we know if the operating costs are anywhere near what council says they are? The truth is, we don’t.” Mr Lyons also confirmed the KFCE’s commitment to provide $1 million over the life time of the project build, and said details of this support would be provided to councillors in coming weeks. He said the $1m contribution to operating costs would ensure there is no difference between the

two pools considered for the project. Mr Lyons said refusing to release the business case in time for

a mini pool is not as big as council says it is,” Mr Lyons said. “Why else would they refuse to release it? What else do they have

How do we know if the operating costs are anywhere near what council says they are? anyone, including the KFCE, to make a proper budget submission suggested the process was a farce. “This suggests the operating cost difference between a 50m and

to hide?” Mr Lyons said if the operating costs, like the capital costs, were not that different, then there was no economic reason for the council

to build a mini pool instead of the promised 50m option. “Many councillors around the table are big on transparency. This is anything but transparent. In fact, it is bordering on undemocratic. The budget submission process is vitally important. We are talking about the public’s input into how its money is spent,” he said. “The mayor wants transparency, and he wants debate, but council are the ones closing the door.” Mr Lyons said the KFCE has written to Local Government Minister Natalie Hutchins outlining its concerns. The City of Greater Bendigo did not respond to requests for comment in time for publication.

Men top the tipple list MEN are more than twice as likely to drink more than four alcoholic standard drinks in one sitting than women in Greater Bendigo. According to data from the recent Active Living Census, 36.5 per cent of males and 23.9 per cent of females, both aged 18 to 34, had “at risk” levels of alcohol consumption. But men aged 18 to 34, mostly consumed alcohol one to two days a week in contrary to the same aged female group consuming alcohol one day a month or less. About 22 per cent of men drink more than four drinks in one sitting in comparison to 10.9 per cent of Greater Bendigo women. Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association executive officer Sam Biondo said it was common for people aged 18 to 34 to drink in excess. “The Bendigo community has a long tradition of alcohol consumption. There is a broader culture change which is complex to affect. But we are seeing a slight growing change towards attitudes about alcohol,” he said. “I am surprised that women say they drink less though. There are also lots of incidents in that age group including violence and other (anti-social) behaviours.” Men were two-and-a-half times more likely to drink every day than women in Greater Bendigo. About one in seven Greater Bendigo residents were found to be facing risks of short-term health issues due to their alcohol consumption. But 48.5 per cent of females aged 70 years or more, said they did not drink any alcohol in contrast to 27.74 per cent of men over 70. “There is a difference in rural and regional areas where the culture of alcohol can be engrained as activities could be less,” Mr Biondo said. “Pubs are often one of the few places to met people other people. The social nature of alcohol culture is conducive to a whole range of social activities. Unfortunately, over a long period alcohol usage can be quite harmful.” The report also suggested rural and male residents in Greater Bendigo should be targeted for future campaigns to lower alcohol consumption.

LAST POST: Remembrance continues every evening until December 20. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Remembering 240 days at Gallipoli BENDIGO is marking the 240 days Australian and New Zealand soldiers were at Gallipoli. The nightly 6pm service is being held on the RSL Hall forecourt in Pall Mall with the Last Post sounded. Laments are played in reflection as two large steel poppies are progressively filled

with red poppies until the final service on December 20. Buglers and pipers from local brass and pipe bands are providing musicians to perform the nightly service. Some descendants of Bendigo soldiers who fought at Gallipoli have already identified significant dates when they will lay a special wreath during the brief service.

Bendigo RSL president Cliff Richards said the nightly Last Post service would grow the understanding and awareness of Australians at Gallipoli. “It was a tragic but defining period in Australia’s history – 240 days of sacrifice that we will remember each night in Bendigo,” Mr Richards said.

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State government implements cap in line with Consumer Price Index

Council must justify rates By PETER KENNEDY

THE City of Greater Bendigo will need to demonstrate it has the community’s support and that it is raising and spending ratepayer’s money responsibly if it is to win approval for raising rates at levels over and above CPI in years to come. The state government has implemented a cap on council rates at the level of the Consumer Price Index, effective July 1, 2016. Early estimates, including those contained in the City of Greater Bendigo’s council plan, put CPI at 2.3 per cent for the outlook period, but Greater Bendigo

wants to raise rates by five per cent, or more than double CPI, for each year included in the outlook period. The Essential Services Commission has been charged with drawing up a rates capping and variation framework, which it says will lead to future rates rises that are efficient, stable and reflective of community needs and demands without compromising councils’ autonomy or financial sustainability. A spokesperson for Local Government minister Natalie Hutchins this week told the Bendigo Weekly that the government would deliver on its commitment to in-

troduce a “fair go” rate cap. The spokesperson confirmed councils seeking to increase their rates above inflation will need to make their case to the Essential Services Commission.

Councils will need to prove that they have their community’s support “In making their case councils will need to prove that they have their community’s support and that they are raising and spending ratepayer’s money responsibly,” the spokesperson said.

From Page 1 Whipstick ward councillor James Williams said he was not willing to comment at this moment. “Council mediates and attempts to resolve issues which is a good thing,” he said. “There is a process and we need to follow it.” Cr Barry Lyons said he had “no idea” whether the “confidential” matter could be resolved through meditation.

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of epic proportions”. “This is another illustration that we have a strangulated housing market, there’s nothing there,” he said. “There’s no give in the market and there’s no ability for people on low incomes to access affordable housing.” The report found that unaffordable rental market increased the social disadvantage divide with money being poured into rent to keep a home. It was common for such people to struggle financially and turn to emergency relief for basics including food, medical and utilities. The Committee for Economic Development of Australia’s recent report called on the government to immediately implement measure to address the growing level of disadvantage. - Christine McGinn

HOPEFUL: Cr Helen Leach.

Cr Leach said she hoped other councillors would change their minds and was unsure why they were taking such action. But Cr Leach said the decision could be a result of another Code of Conduct panel hearing she was preparing against Cr Weragoda who repeatedly lied after being caught drink-driving in March. But the independent umpire is yet to make a decision on that case. If this latest case proceeds, it would be council’s fourth Code of Conduct panel hearing application during its tenure. Cr Chapman and Cr Leach were taken to a Code of Conduct Panel hearing in 2013 for alleg-

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edly acting inappropriately towards a disability organisation’s client who was dancing to music. The independent panel found former mayor Lisa Ruffell guilty of denying natural justice to the councillors in the treatment of the AMICUS complaint. Cr Ruffell made a formal apology last March. Cr Chapman was referred to a separate panel hearing after a graphic tweet was published earlier this year. The RBRI created a petition as a notice of lack of confidence in the council in March. “We demand a full inquiry into the conduct and performance of the COGB executive committee, councillors, the media and their cohorts,” it read. The petition took issue with council’s decision to adopt a Human Rights Charter, lack of public consultation, alleged bullying,

abuse of power and misuse of ratepayer funds. The RBRI is also opposing the development of Bendigo’s first mosque in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal. A Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning spokeswoman said it was not uncommon for a number of applications to be made relating to a single council. “Since the system was established in 2009, Local Government Victoria estimates there would have been about eight to 10 applications made to establish a panel each year,” she said. “A council can only be dismissed by an Act of Parliament. The minister may suspend a council under the Local Government Act 1989 if there is evidence that the council is failing to provide good government or acting unlawfully in a serious respect. “In the past 10 years three councils have been dismissed by Act of Parliament – Glen Eira (2005), Brimbank (2009) and Wangaratta (2013).” The Municipal Association of Victoria controls the management of the Councillor Conduct Panel process. Cr Leach believes councillors will be able to separate their personal issues for the common good. “I am sure we can be adult and mature about this and when we are having serious discussions especially if we are considering strategies or policies,” she said. “There will be no thought in it about any personality, just whether we agree or not.”

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ing decisions on the cap councils should instead consider community need and engage with the government’s consultation process. The Australian Services Union has written to all Victorian councils, describing cost shifting onto the local government sector and ratepayers as a major cause for what the state government calls excessive rate increases. The ASU expressed its concerns that the financial stability of councils could be endangered by ongoing cost shifting, and said the problem will be further compounded by proposals to cap council rates at CPI.

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HOMELESS: The rental market is beyond reach for those on a low income.

LOW-INCOME earners are being increasingly priced out of the affordable rental market in Greater Bendigo. According to the Anglicare Victoria’s 2015 Rental Affordability Snapshot (RAS) “access to affordable and appropriate rentals was poor or negligible”. Only 25 of 348 rental properties listed during the April data collection weekend across the municipality were affordable. The report defined affordable rental properties as those costing less than 30 per cent of the household’s total income. Young people and families on the federal government’s Newstart Allowance had no access to affordable or appropriate rentals in regional locations. Anglicare Victoria chief executive Paul McDonald said the report confirmed there was a “social crisis

Ms Hutchins last month warned councils “they need to reign in excess and get back to basics” She also cautioned councils against using the government’s

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Call for autism centre

By CHRISTINE McGINN

CHILDREN with autism should not be forced to learn in a traditional model rather deserve a specialist school says a local advocate. Beck Kelly is pushing for a Bendigo Autism Centre and says it is important people living with autism are given the same opportunities to succeed as those without a disability. “There are some children and young adults that require a different approach to education. There are a lot of families in our region who are now withdrawing children from school to home-school as the one size fits all education approach is not working,” she said. “Special development schools are cognitive score based and a lot of children are not qualifying for

this reason.” Mrs Kelly said the city needed an autism specific school that was non IQ-based. She said the proposed centre would focus on subjects the students excelled in and would

that utlised their strengths would help foster their love of learning and willingness to take on other subjects. “This school is so desperately needed. Let’s embrace the gifts they have to give the world,”

There are some children and young adults that require a different approach to education slowly introduce subjects they struggled with in adjusted learning plans. “It is also about teaching life skills so that they are fully prepared to transition after school into either tertiary education, employment or a supported employment program,” Mrs Kelly said. Mrs Kelly said allowing people with autism to have subjects

she said. Mrs Kelly said the Department of Education needed a complete overhaul, and the Andrews government needed to roll out its $10 million special needs funding package. The package would include more teacher training and a review of the Program for Students with Disabilities.

“The department wields too much power and are making decisions for schools that are unworkable and unfair. As a result the child pays a huge price. This one size fits all model of education is just not working for a lot of kids on the spectrum. It is not working and it is not fair. Not just to the student, but also to the teachers,” she said. “But don’t get me wrong, a lot of schools are doing the best they can with what they have.” A spokesperson for Education Minister Jamer Merlino said the plan would help schools provide better support for students with disabilities. “Work has already started on several aspects of the Special Needs Plan and will continue to progress in the coming months,” the spokesman said.

Business council looks to the future THE Bendigo Business Council has appointed Leah Sertori as its chief executive officer as it looks to further ramp up its profile and role in the local business community. Chairman Michael Fleming announced yesterday that Ms Sertori will take over the leadership from Monday. “The decision to appoint a chief executive is a key element of our strategy to grow the business council and amplify our influence. Leah Sertori was chosen from a field of highly qualified candidates to take on the role and will commence her duties next week,” Mr Fleming said. The business council recently outlined its goals for the coming five years in a summary strategic plan published online. The organisation’s key goals include growing the membership and making an active contribution to government policy.

Mr Fleming said the approach would strengthen the contribution of the BBC in the region and our ability to add value for members. “I am delighted Leah Sertori has taken on the leadership of the business council. Leah’s expertise and approach are the right fit with the board’s future direction,” he said. Ms Sertori’s previous roles include chief executive of Sustainable Regional Australia and Melbourne Cares. Most recently she worked as business broker to leverage the economic benefits aligned to the new Bendigo hospital for the City of Greater Bendigo together with Bendigo Health, Exemplar Health and the Victorian State Government. Ms Sertori is chair of the Bendigo chapter of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, a graduate of Melbourne Business School and part-owner of a small business

MEANS BUSINESS: Leah Sertori. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN Regional Management Group. Mr Fleming said the BBC’s outgoing executive officer, Patrick Falconer, would remain

a vital member of the organisation, taking on the role of sponsorship and membership executive.

Funding adds to ice fightback COMMUNITY groups in the Bendigo region can now apply for grants of up to $10,000 to develop the most effective way to combat ice in their local area. The state government is providing $500,000 to fund grassroots community ice action groups across regional and rural Victoria. The funding will allow community members to come together for the first time to develop local solutions in the fight against ice, and for other groups to build on existing successful locally-based responses. A range of activities including forums, production and development of communications, promotion of education opportunities and the evaluation of these initiatives and interventions will be supported under the plan. The community grants are part of the government’s $45.5 million action plan to reduce the supply, demand and harm of a drug that is ruining lives and destroying communities. The plan was developed on the advice of the Premier’s Ice Action Taskforce, which brought together Victoria Police and legal, health and youth experts. Under the plan, the government is providing $4.7m to support families affected by a loved one’s drug use. This includes the 1800 ICE ADVICE phone service. The government is also investing $1m to expand drug treatment and rehabilitation, so users can better access the help they need, and $1m will provide improved training for people who work with Ice users. New measures to reduce the growing supply of ice on our streets include $4.5m to crack down on clandestine drug labs and tough new laws to stop dealers. Member for Bendigo East Jacinta Allan said too many lives are being ruined by ice. “It’s a devastating drug, with tragic consequences in our local community,” she said. “We’re taking action now, giving users the treatment they need, families the support they deserve and coming down harder on those who sell this drug on our streets.” More information on Community Ice Action Group grants is available at: www. ice.vic.gov.au

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ALWAYS wanted to look like the Terminator or Wonder Woman? Don’t want to necessarily go to the trouble of actually working out? A great opportunity is coming up at Ulumbarra Theatre for some vicarious muscle flexing when the Australian Country Classic Bodybuilding and Fitness Competition is held later this year. Supported by the City of Greater Bendigo, the

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Athletes who come to Bendigo will be competing in a variety of categories including bikini, figure, fitness, physique and bodybuilding. Both men and women will be competing, including Mr Doherty’s wife Amanda. Amanda has four children and has successfully competed in Australia and overseas. “The alarm goes at home at 3am,” she said. “That way I get the training

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Bendigo illustrator and writer of children’s books, Chris Kennett, visited Girton Grammar junior school to inspire children in the art of writing and computer animation this week. Acting Head of Girton Grammar School, Robyn MacCulloch, said it was important to encourage young students to indulge in the simple pleasures of reading and to help them fully appreciate the work that goes into each book. “Allowing children to

meet authors helps to inspire a love of reading, an appreciation of illustration and a desire to gain knowledge,” she said. “Mr Kennett was able to impart first-hand knowledge associated with his profession which the children found fascinating. “He shared an exploration of his life and how he got to where he is today and also showed the students the process involved in doing computer generated illustrations.”

Mr Kennett has written and illustrated Alpha Monsters, illustrated Colin Buchanan’s The Great Big Aussie Easter Egg Hunt, and also books by P. Crumble, including If You’re Happy and You Know It. “Mr Kennett’s love for writing and drawing was lapped up by the students, especially when he drew cartoons based on the children’s verbal instructions, resulting in some amusing pictures,” Mrs MacCulloch said.

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Support for students AN innovative new scheme aims to improve the mental wellbeing of students. Marong Medical Practice will offer services to the Marist College Bendigo and will attend the college on a regular basis. The practice will be offering medical and social and emotional wellbeing for students and educators at the school. Services will include medical appointments, secondary consult, mental health plans, assessments and referral and the ability to increase knowledge and expertise around health delivery. Wellbeing leader Jan Nelson said having the support from the practice means the school is able to offer assessments to identify mental health issues and also coordinate pathways for students.

“This is so that they are able to access appropriate services,” Ms Nelson said. “The practice can then link them in with additional medical follow up or counselling referral. “Through this service we are able to offer students additional confidential support in a setting that they are comfortable with. Ms Nelson said more health professionals and schools are realising that young children can have social and emotional challenges at home and at school. “If these are unrecognised they can cause significant problems in later life,” she said. “To be able to be assessed in a supportive environment in the school is of great benefit, and has shown positive results in other schools.”

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KINDERGARTEN fees could double if the federal government stops funding 15 hours of kinder per week, according to a local expert. Under the National Partnership Agreement, the state government currently funds two thirds of the weekly sessions, the federal government funds the remaining third. Loddon Mallee Preschool Association chief executive Phil Hocking said the federal government needed to commit funds for the five hours beyond 2016. “We could say 50 per cent of our families would actually have to drop out,” he said. “If the funding is withdrawn, either kinder will go back to 10 hours or (we will have to) charge the parents more. Realistically their fees could actually double to maintain 15 hours. “This is not an option because so many families would miss out if we increased the fees.” Early Learning Association Australia is running a preschool matters online petition to ensure the continuation of the

funding. Member for Bendigo Lisa Chesters has launched a social media campaign, #15hoursbeststart, and a petition. “The funding right now is only for this year. We are back where we were 12 months ago, calling on the government to fund this critical area of public policy again. Fifteen hours of kinder is the best start for our children to make sure they do well at school,” she said. “We want to see the government put the issue of funding out of doubt and continuously fund it.” The federal government will consider continuing the funds in the upcoming budget for beyond 2016. Bendigo West member Maree Edwards said the uncertainty about the hours was causing “enormous distress to families and teaching staff”. City of Greater Bendigo mayor Peter Cox said it was important to educate children early and foster a love for learning. He said council supported the campaign and called on the federal government to make a firm commitment.

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OFF AND RUNNING: The Mother’s Day Classic is next weekend. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

One week to go THE 2015 Mother’s Day Classic is just over one week away, and a steady stream of entries has organisers quietly confident of another record crowd. To be held at Strathdale’s Beischer Park, the event includes an eight-kilometre run and the option to either run or walk a shorter four-kilometre course, all in the name of a good cause. This year’s event will include about 100 Australian cities and towns who, like Bendigo, are committed to doing whatever

they can to support research into a cure for breast cancer. Since it began in 1998, Mother’s Day Classic has contributed about $24.3 million to the National Breast Cancer Foundation’s research program. In that time breast cancer five year survival rates have increased to nearly 90 per cent. “Money raised supports research into new treatments, diagnostic techniques and of course the end goal of finding a cure. The more we raise, the fast-

er a cure can be found,” Mother’s Day Classic co-founder and national chair, Louise Davidson said. And to help locals prepare for the Sunday, May 10 event, local fitness gurus Eric Hocking and Jarrod Epps will host their final run club event at Lake Weeroona this Sunday morning. Athletes of all abilities and fitness levels should meet at the Lake Weeroona carpark on Nolan Street for a free 45-minute session from 8.15am.

Dads and kids out and about BENDIGO Dad’s Walking Group is an informal playgroup for active dads and their adventurous kids. Group facilitator Richard Goonan said walking and exploring in the outdoors is a great activity to share with your young family. “This group provides an opportunity for dads to share a space alongside other male carers who are focused on contributing actively to their children’s development,” Mr Goonan said. He started the group after looking for other weekly playgroups and finding none available that were specifically for dads and also included interesting outdoor activities. “I wanted to do something that was more than just a trip to the playground and thought of the concept walk-explore-share-playdiscover-talk-connect,” Mr Goonan said. Growing recognition for the important contribution fathers can make by being actively involved in a child’s early development and an increasing number of full or part-time “stay at home dads”, has prompted several dad-focused playgroup services to be established in metropolitan areas by councils and other agencies. With only limited opportunities available for dads in Bendigo and wider region, Mr Goonan has taken the initiative to facilitate the Dad’s Walking Group and make it available to other responsible male carers for free. Mr Goonan said there is a great natural environment across central Victoria.

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OPEN AIR: All are welcome. “It offers great experiences if you know how to access it, bushwalking is an easy low impact activity accessible to most,” he said. Now going into their second year, Bendigo Dad’s Walking Group has done more than 40 walks at over 15 locations around the Bendigo and Castlemaine region. “Some weeks at the beginning it was just me and the kids, but we would go out anyway, slowly other people are finding us and realising how good it is to get out and explore,” Mr Goonan said. Children are required to be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times and maintaining everyone’s safety is paramount for the group, and Mr Goonan said it’s important to remember that the aim of the group is to explore and learn about being comfortable in the outdoors. Mr Goonan is inviting other dads or granddads with an interest in enjoying the local environment. Email bendigodadswalkinggroup@gmail.com

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Leighton WATER DELIVERIES Councillors Peter Cox, Lisa Ruffell and James Williams invite all interested members of the Whipstick Ward Meeting community to attend the Whipstick Ward Monday May 4, 2015 meeting. City Greater Bendigo Whipstick Ward This of forum provides an opportunity to meet Councillors Peter Cox, Lisa Ruffell and local James with yourfor ward Councillors to discuss Water tanks, pools and stock Williams inviteand all interested members the opportunities raise any issues andof will also community to attend the Whipstick Ward 0408 054 104 or 5443 8412 include presentations on: meeting. • City Draft Budget & Council Plan for public This forum provides an opportunity to meet exhibition FUNDING AVAILABLE THROUGH with your Councillors local • Bus andward Train services to discuss opportunities and raise any issues and will also PARTNERSHIP GRANTS • Redevelopment of Pavilion - Canterbury Oval include on: Canterbury Gardens • Workspresentations and Development PROGRAM • Precinct City Draft Budget & Council Plan for public • exhibition Domestic Animal Management Plan Not-for-profi t organisations are invited to apply •TheBus and Train meeting will services take place:for under the City’s new Partnership • funding Redevelopment of Pavilion - Canterbury Oval 7pm toProgram 8.30pm for one, two or three year Grants • Works and Development Canterbury Gardens Monday terms withMay no 4, set2015 maximum funding limit. Precinct Council Chamber, Eaglehawk Town Hall The funding is targeted to initiatives • Domestic Animal Management Planthat: 1 Peg Leg Road, Eaglehawk meeting willCouncil’s take place:• The Align with the strategic objectives Everyone is encouraged and very welcome to to 8.30pm • 7pm Support community recognition of cultural, attend. Monday 4, 2015 significant events and historicalMay or nationally Cr Peter Cox Council activitiesChamber, Eaglehawk Town Hall Ph: 5434 6189 Peg Leg Road, Eaglehawk •1 Have great potential for lasting community E: p.cox@bendigocouncillors.org.au Everyone benefit is encouraged and very welcome to Cr Lisa Ruffell attend. Partnership Grant Program applications for the Ph: 5434 6206 Cr PeterfiCox 2015/16 nancial year open May 4 and close E: l.ruffell@bendigocouncillors.org.au Ph: 5434 6189more information visit May 22. For Cr James Williams E: p.cox@bendigocouncillors.org.au www.bendigo.vic.gov.au/grants Ph: 5434 6208 Cr LisaRSVP Ruffellto Community Grants Officer Please E: j.williams@bendigocouncillors.org.au Ph: 5434 6206 Narelle Lyle by phoning 5434 3214 or email E: l.ruffell@bendigocouncillors.org.au n.lyle@bendigo.vic.gov.au Cr James Williams CRAIG NIEMANN Ph: 5434 6208 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER E: j.williams@bendigocouncillors.org.au

NEPAL EARTHQUAKE Many close calls in shadow of disaster A FORMER Bendigo resident counts herself lucky to be alive after surviving the Nepal earthquakes, a falling wall and a landslide west of the city, all in one weekend. Amanda Delecca, an “on and off” Kathmandu resident for the past four years, told The Bendigo Weekly she left the nation’s capital for a work trip to Bandipur with 12 others early Saturday morning, hours before the first quake. She was asleep on the bus when the tremors began just before midday. “We had quite a close call,” she said from a Chitwan hotel in the south of Nepal. “The epicentre of the first tremor was in Lamjung, very close to where we were. “I was sleeping on the bus and someone woke me up and pointed out the window at landslides on the opposite side of the river gorge we were driving along. “It didn’t compute at first.” The 32-year-old was wondering why there were so many landslides in the same area at the same time when someone yelled “EARTHQUAKE!”. The tremor left the bus shaking. “We all got out wondering what to do. We continued down the road until we saw more landslides ahead and again stopped, for fear of them landing on us and burying our bus,” she said. “After a couple of minutes we realised the place we had stopped wasn’t actually very safe, so we

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quickly jumped back in the bus and the driver took off. “And as he did, I turned around and saw a landslide happening in the place we had just been. “I feel fortunate that the people I was with made some very smart choices.

ABOVE: This boulder blocked the road. LEFT: The wall that fell close to Amanda on Sunday.

“It was very tense for the rest of our drive.” There was more to come, while walking towards a camp by the Seti River with a guide. “All of a sudden he turned around to face me, put his hands out and started walking towards me to usher me back up the trail,” she said. “I didn’t feel the tremor... but he did, and he saw the wall fall two metres in front of us.”

Ms Delecca, who works for a Himalayan adventure tour company, said she was unsure if her third floor apartment in crumbled Kathmandu was still in one piece. “I have no idea what’s happened at my place,” she said. “I expect to find shelves and their belongings moved, probably some cracks in the walls, but it should still be standing.” She considers herself fortunate to be alive. “At first I didn’t, but now, yes,”

she said. “If I was there (in Nepal) I would just be one more person who needs food and water and these resources are scarce and limited at the moment. “We don’t know what’s going to play out in the coming days.” She said all of Kathmandu’s heritage “is gone, which is devastating”. “Worst of all, people are scared,” she said. “Even once the aftershocks are gone we’re going to be scared to go into some buildings because of structural damage... that won’t necessarily be detected. “I’m going to stay in my hotel in Chitwan until things settle down in Kathmandu. At least until water, power and communications are restored.” Ms Delecca expects to return to Australia in June.

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Scary moments for Bendigo pair By CHRISTINE McGINN

A BENDIGO couple have survived one of the worst earthquakes in Nepal’s history. A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the tiny nation last Saturday, causing catastrophic damage. Bendigo-based labourer Jim Watson and local graduate paramedic Kayla Bennett were in Asia as part of their first leg of a trip around the world. The Australian Defence Force privates met in the army and embarked on their first overseas trip together about six months ago. “We came to Nepal to tick off climbing to Mount Everest base camp. We wanted to see the villages along the way, meet the local people and try the cuisine,” 24-year-old Jim said. “Luckily we were still a couple of days away from base camp when the earthquake hit. We were between Namche and Tengbuche where we were meant to stay the night. “When we arrived we found the guesthouse partially crumbled. While we were walking along, the first thing we noticed was the ground shaking. Not just a little but a lot. “We looked up at each other and realised what was happening. Then a thunderous roar of what could have been a landslide or avalanche

or simply the mountain breaking and shifting sounded. The trees were shaking and cracking. “It was absolute panic. Not knowing if something would fall on us or how long it would last.” It was just Jim, Kayla and their guide Kishore Ahikari. “We slept at another village half about up the track in Debuche. It seemed quiet and calm. But we had a couple small tremors through the night,” Jim said. “The next morning we sat tight till 10.30am and decided to push up to Periche. When we got to Pengbuche, we found out Periche was just destroyed and there were dead bodies in the street. We turned back.” But when the pair arrived in Debuche, another tremor struck, so they decided to go back to Namche. “On the way we were told to expect another big one later that day, so we a ran up a hill to get to stay clear of possible falling rocks. We cleared the hill with no problems,” Jim said. “We got to a part of the track that was ruined by a landslide. Not knowing if another quake would hit, we ran as fast as we could through the rubble to a clear area.” More than 4000 people are believed to have died since the earthquake hit on Saturday with tremors also felt in

neighbouring countries, most notably Bangladesh and India. Away from immediate danger, the couple settled in Namche with blankets, warm clothes, food and bottled water. “The feeling in Namche was eerily quiet. Like a dull haze over the town. It wasn’t like we left it. There were tents and tarps set up everywhere as makeshift shelters for both tourists and locals,” Jim said. “Most of the people requiring help had been evacuated earlier in the day. We watched a large helicopter go overhead a few times carrying bodies. “Sleeping in Namche that night was difficult. Not knowing when we could be hit again. We had a bag packed with warm clothes ready to go at any moment.” The duo have registered with the The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and were told on Monday a plane was coming to take them to Kathmandu. “We are still waiting to hear when our flight is. But knowing it’s coming is such a relief. We will be coming home in the next few days,” Jim said. Kayla’s parents contacted the tour manager to touch base, with the pair making their first calls home to their families. Jim’s mother Mab Watson

FAR LEFT: Jim Watson and Kayla Bennett in Nepal. ABOVE AND LEFT: Some of the devastation from Saturday’s earthquake.

said it was a terrifying and anxious wait to hear if her son and Kayla were alive. “When we first heard about the earthquake at 6pm on Saturday we were oblivious to how devastating it was,” she said. “The magnitude didn’t sink in until Sunday and that’s when fear set in. “We had heard Jim was away from the quake site and that they were heading to base camp. But when we hadn’t

heard from him we had growing concerns.” Mrs Watson said Jim was a determined, passionate young man and wasn’t one to “lay down” but “solider on”. “It will be sheer and utter relief to see him, and I want to give him a big hug,” she said. But Mrs Watson said her thoughts were with those were still waiting to hear from loved ones. Jim knows they are lucky to be alive. “It’s definitely brought

Kayla and I closer together,” he said. “Not knowing what could happen in a minute makes us realise how lucky we are to have each other. We want to get home to see our families again. “If you are ever caught in that situation, count to three, clear your mind and weigh up your options. Don’t be rash. And know this place can kill you in a second – even if you think you’re safe.”

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Zak’s day in the life of the Tour BENDIGO boy Zak Dempster has a thing about being shouted at rudely or grabbed by strangers demanding his jersey, bottle, sunglasses, gloves or autograph at the start of a stage of the Tour de France. He was more inclined to give things to the kids who sat by the side. “At the Tour it’s very hectic,” he said. That was just the start of each day. As a member of German team NetApp-En-

dura (now known as Bora Argon 18), Dempster’s day started around 7am with breakfast: porridge, an omelette, maybe pasta or a sandwich if it was going to be a stage longer than five or six hours. Then one or two brownies, ham and cheese sandwiches, or rice tarts each hour of the stage. “I only used energy gels if I really needed them (one or less per stage), and maybe one energy bar per stage,”

Dempster said. The team dinner might not happen until 11pm if there were long transfers between stages. Dempster’s job on most stages was supporting team leader Leopold Konig. “I’d make sure he’s in a good position for critical parts of the race; mountains, windy sections, cobbles, dangerous finishes,” Dempster said. “Also get bottles, make sure he has the food

he needs, anything I can help him save so that he can put everything into the last mountain – that was my job.” The team discussed its plan for the day each morning on the bus immediately they arrived at the stage start. The team language is English, even though it’s a German team and last season comprised six nationalities. Dempster admits his worst language is Ger-

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Ulumbarra the right image Every bold project – and the Ulumbarra theatre is up there with the best – will attract critics, but I was surprised to read that George Flack, a person for whom I have great respect, was the first into print (Bendigo Weekly, April 24). A delay of four months until opening night seems insignificant considering the alchemy achieved: a place of misery creatively transformed into a first class performing arts centre. First nights inevitably bring teething troubles. If there was unfinished business backstage and around the site, the fact schoolchildren were so strongly featured in the opening programs put those most capable of avoiding harm in the right place. Bright eyes, nimble feet and athleticism are youth’s natural protection against “tripping hazards”. The enthusiasm shown by those young performers on Saturday night, giving their all to a packed house, was inspiring. If wide, comfortable seats mean that only 953 seats were installed instead of the planned 1000, I’ll take comfort every time. Kerbing and gutters are important, but a proud, liveable city is more than that. Sometimes we look up to admire creativity and step into a pothole. It’s a matter of balance. I believe that the council has the balance right. Ian Smith, Quarry Hill

A closed book To all those City of Greater Bendigo residents who have concerns with the 2015/16 budget draft released for public comment recently, I have no confidence your voice will be heard with openness by many of our councillors. As an observer at two council meetings it appears to me some councillors have little respect or time for community members whose opinions differ from theirs. To me it seemed the majority of councillors believed the budget was a “done deal” and the way they kept congratulating themselves and council staff on a job well done was quite sickening. So much congratulating in fact I am sure they must have felt very overinflated. When one councillor expressed disagreement to some points in the budget it was like coming up against a brick wall. Another councillor even had to stand up and apologise for being so rude.

I hope public comment which does not support all of the budget will be listened to and considered by all councillors. Unfortunately I think they already believe it is a closed book. Vicki Christie, Bendigo

Education missing We are fourth year Physical and Health Education students from La Trobe University, Bendigo. We returned to university on Monday, March 2 to find that the university had slashed the educational support for Physical and Health Education as well as many other courses within the faculty of education. If this does not improve, this threatens our final year of education, our careers and future livelihood as teachers. • There are next to no teachers left at the university. The majority of teachers we have relied on and received support from over the past three years are no longer employed • Given that we are studying a Bachelor Degree in Physical and Health Education, there is an expectation that there will be sufficient PE staff available to support and guide us through our education This is not the case, with only two permanent PE teaching staff in a department of 30 students • Those few lecturers/tutors left have stated not to contact them on their days off and that due to increased workloads they are unavailable to support learning outside of class time • We are paying the same amount in 2015 to complete this course as in previous years, but receiving a massive difference in the level of service and support • One of our teachers has already taken two weeks’ sick leave. In her absence classes were cancelled and so once again we were paying for a class we could not attend • It has been rumoured that funding for the Professional Work of Teachers workshops has been cut. Without these workshops we are significantly disadvantaged compared to general education students who complete this subject as part of their course • Our first semester timetable had not been organised or confirmed until the first week back at Uni. This made it impossible to organise our lives outside of university (work hours, day care) without confirmation of when subjects would be running or if they actually had staff to teach them • There is no longer a practicum

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office or staff managing placements on Bendigo campus. We have no direct contacts to speak to regarding placement, and those that we have been told to email, do not respond. For students travelling interstate, finding out placements a week prior is simply not good enough and is extremely unprofessional • Other subjects in the education faculty are now only being offered online. This is not what we are paying for or an appropriate method of on-campus education Going into a fourth year of university is a stressful experience, however, we have never been as stressed or anxious as we have for the start of a university year. What is worse is that nobody at the university is aware of what is going on. We have no face-to-face direct contact on campus for our faculty. We are paying a substantial amount to attend La Trobe University ($769 per subject), but we are definitely not getting what we are paying for. La Trobe University has such a high reputation and had been an enjoyable and positive experience for us until this year. After so many years of good service it’s disappointing to end our education in such a negative way. La Trobe’s reputation and our reputation as future teachers are at risk and so we expect a response. We refuse to sit back and let our final year be so severely impacted

by budget cuts and poor university management. The future of education is at risk, not just for us but for students for years to come. Physical and Health Education Representatives, Bendigo

No myth at all I would like to express my thoughts in relation to Steve Kendall’s opinion piece “Ditch the Myths” (Bendigo Weekly, April 24). The title alone leaps off the page and would, I suggest, rankle the average Aussie reader. I felt the article was, to put it kindly, “unnecessary”. The accompanying photograph shows an old, rusted Australian Military cap badge. I have dug up dozens of these over the years with my trusty metal detector, and each time I do I feel a strange melancholy and my thoughts are directed towards whoever the owner of that badge was, and what he had seen during his service to our country. Steve, in his article, mentions the gross exaggerations of military reporting at that time; some inaccurate and some just plainly false. He is correct in this. He also reminds us of the horrendous casualties suffered by the British and French Armies during the campaign. Once again, he is correct, but I respectfully suggest that, although I know where he is coming from, Steve is missing the whole point of

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Anzac Day. On April 25, we do not eulogise the countless British and French troops that gave their lives during the Gallipoli Campaign; they have their own countries to take up the banner in their cause. Naturally, of course, we will always remember all those Allied troops during WWI who made the supreme sacrifice, be they British, French, American, Canadian et al. But Anzac Day is uniquely our own; the day Australians honour and remember the Australian and New Zealand boys and men who gave their lives willingly and without complaint. Their selflessness almost wiped out an entire generation of Australian families, the ripple effect of which is still felt to this day. When I attended the Dawn Service on Saturday, as I’m sure Steve did, and saw the legions of Bendigonians (and their children) who turned up for the Centenary of this historic event, I was humbled and filled with hope for our future. Thousands of our countrymen were slaughtered on the beach at Gallipoli during that awful, botched military strategy – but they faced up to the task and stuck it out despite the appalling conditions. That is not the Anzac “myth”. That is the Godawful, yet somehow uplifting, truth. Eric Lakey, Bendigo

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Disunity is death HOWEVER light hearted today’s Bendigo Weekly front page may appear, the context in which it must be viewed is certainly not. The news that one group of City of Greater Bendigo councillors are planning action against some of their own because they say they are frustrated and fed up should be cause for concern and alarm for the broader community. Local government is a vital cog in any community, and it needs to work well in order for the community to be content. For a council that calls itself Greater Bendigo, there are some things not so great that have blotted our copybook in recent times. Since the 2012 local government elections, Greater Bendigo councillors have been or already are the subject of three proposed Code of Conduct panels. While this might be something we do not particularly like, the most important thing about these panel hearings is that they are the mechanics to deal with certain matters and to reach a solution and outcome that enables the council to move forward. The Bendigo Weekly makes no judgement today on any of those previous or current matters, but now there’s further unrest and ratepayers have the right to ask one very simple question: How much longer can this drag on?

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Editorial Comment And then a second one: How do we fix this and then move on? Council as an organisation, the councillors as a group and the community at large cannot afford the current situation to meander along for another 17 months or so when the next local government elections are due. Talk to anyone outside of Bendigo, particularly anyone with an interest or involvement in local government, and they will tell you our city is the envy of almost everyone and everywhere else. Some incredible things have been achieved in recent times by local government, and while we all look to celebrate historic occasions such as last month’s Ulumbarra opening, it seems behind the scenes, our councillors are tearing themselves apart. A lack of trust, a lack of confidence in one another, too much indecision, a lack of unity... the symptoms go on. There’s an old saying in politics that disunity is death.

If you don’t have unity, whether it be unity in a political party, in cabinet or even at the grassroots level of council, then what we do have is trouble. One of a councillor’s many roles is to be a mirror for the community he or she represents, and in this case, it is clear many Bendigo residents share a sense of frustration and disappointment at how local government is, or isn’t, working in our great city. At a time when councillors are considering projects and issues of the calibre and importance as the draft budget, the council plan, the Greater Bendigo Indoor Aquatic Wellness and Leisure Centre, and the future of Home and Community Care services to name a few, none of us can afford to have the debate or negotiations compromised or stifled by bickering, a lack of trust, or any associated behaviours. There’s too much at stake. And not just now. Councillors need to resolve their differences and to have confidence they can work as a team. Perhaps not a team that agrees on everything, but certainly one that acknowledges and respects one another equally and that is united at least in the belief that everything they do, they do for the betterment of the Greater Bendigo community they both represent and serve.

A time to be proud By Richard Speed Pro Vice Chancellor Regional La Trobe University

Next week, over three days, 800 students will step onto the stage of the brand new Ulumbarra Theatre, doff their cap to the Chancellor, walk forward to receive their certificate, and be transformed from students to graduates. Four thousand family and friends will clap, cheer and wipe away tears as their loved one’s turn comes around. Graduations are a high point to the academic year. They mark the completion of one period and the start of the next. Students’ achievements are acknowledged, and families and supporters are thanked. At La Trobe, many of our students are the first ever in their family to attend university. Children of graduates are much more likely to go to university themselves, so a first in family graduation is not only a big moment for the individual, but in many cases will be a world changing moment for that family’s future. Graduations reach back through the history of universities. The first western universities emerged from the monasteries of medieval Europe, and their traditions came to Australia with colonisation. Some say little has changed, and that’s certainly the case for academic dress. The academic robes that students and staff wear are coloured and styled differently for different degrees, areas of study and awarding institutions. With the completion of the new theatre we are moving our graduation out of the Bendigo Stadium and into Ulumbarra and the centre of the city. To celebrate the new home, before the

first ceremony our academics and all graduating our students will parade through the city to the theatre. They will be joined by the mayor and others from the city. We may not replace the Imperial Dragon as the most exciting procession in Bendigo, but we can promise plenty of colour and spectacle.

The university is a major supporter of the arts, sports and educational life of the city La Trobe’s relationship with Bendigo is special. Forty per cent of our students come from Bendigo, the rest choose to move to the city to study with us. Many will build their future lives here. Flora Hill has one of the highest concentrations of students in the country, and our students work throughout Bendigo, at the hospital, the gallery, in all the schools and throughout the business sector. The City of Greater Bendigo, I believe, is the only local authority to hold a civic welcome for new students every year, and the university is a major supporter of the arts, sports and educational life of the city. If you have a friend or family member graduating this week, congratulations to them, and our thanks to you. We are immensely proud of our graduates, and profoundly grateful to the families, the friends and the city that supports them so magnificently.

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Wound up over wool Bundles of fun to be had as Mrs K takes up knitting

Y Nan was a prolific knitter. As a child I always had a new Nan creation to wear in the winter. They were colourful and chunky and had buttons on the shoulder, don’t think she had worked out how to do stretchy necklines. I have a big head, so I suppose she just had to make extra room. My sister took up the baton later on, and for a time her sole household income was from machine-knitted garments. I wore one of her jumpers too, and it was on a whole new level of precision. I thought those days were long gone in the era of off-the-peg woollies from all manner of stores. It’s not as if we’re short of a bit of wool in Victoria. Quite recently there were some rumblings from the ministry of the long-suffering Mrs Kendall that she wanted to knit a jumper. Pictures started appearing around the place and downloads of patterns appeared on

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the computer. Operation Knit was on. We found a knitting shop in Kyneton, though there must be more, and we disappeared into an emporium of all things wool. I never knew there was so much in it. I knew there was wool of course, but there are so many other bits and pieces. You need a degree or two to understand patterns and the variety of needles has to be seen to be believed. The ones I remember from Nan days were metal, but now there are plastic ones, and the new kid on the block... bamboo.

Just to be different, Mrs K chose a pattern for a one piece jumper. The body is one continuous creation, not panels sewn together. The arms are bolted on later, but the body is just a big tube. This needs circular needles of a type I have never seen before. Never ending and high tech. Needless to say, at every opportunity Mrs K has immersed herself in balls of wool, round needles and an ever-growing sweater. These colder days have found her in front of the fire, feet up knitting, stopping only occasionally for a glass of

milk or a mug of tea. The main bonus is the concentration involved limits the ability for chatting, so I get to watch the TV. This is the first effort of knitting for Mrs Kendall, and it’s looking rather good. I have started putting in some gentle hints about the jumper I would like but the bait has not been taken. Far more likely that the pug will get one first, but the cost in wool for the little porker may put him off the list. My luck could be in. - Steve Kendall Twitter@stevekendall1

OJAVSI’S parents enrolled their son in Kumon’s Maths and English Programmes during a free trial last year. Now in Year 2 and already learning maths and English ahead of his school grade level, Ojavsi dreams of one day becoming a scientist. “I love to go school every day. I learn new things there. I have lots of friends to play with and I like the teachers. I feel good as I find the tasks easy to do,” Ojavsi said, His father Raj said it was not just about the academics, but their aim was to develop their son into a well-rounded student. “He has not only benefited academically but he has now become a much more confident and happy child. It has made a world of difference in Ojasvi’s perfor-

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mance in school. His school teachers are happy with his work.” Raj said. Since beginning the Kumon Free Trial by revisiting simple addition and sentence-building, Ojavsi is now learning English at a Year 3 level and preparing to study multiplication in the months ahead. Kumon Bendigo Instructor Nikki Czarnecki who has been involved in Kumon for almost 15 years said: “I have seen hundreds of students learn through this method and have spoken with so many happy parents. “I am really pleased to be offering a Free Trial of the Kumon Maths or English Programme to local families again,” Nikki said. Contact Nikki on: 0414 695 802 or email: kumonbendigocentral@ gmail.com

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ARELY a week has passed since the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings and already the media has turned its attention to other tragic happenings throughout the world. So many times we listened to the words “Lest we forget”, and yet, we did forget. We forgot the indigenous soldiers who enlisted to fight in World War I. “Black Diggers restores their place in our national story in the most vigorous and intricate way proceeding from the premise that what we do not want to forget, we must first try to imagine” wrote Cameron Woodhead in a recent review of this outstanding production. One hundred years ago, in 1914, a bullet from an assassin’s gun in Sarajevo sparked a war that ignited the globe. Patriotic young men all over the world lined up to join the fight – including hundreds of Indigenous Australians. “At the outbreak of World War I, Australia was deeply racist. Aborigines were not citizens, couldn’t vote, and Indigenous men were barred from enlisting in the nascent Australian Imperial Force. “To join the army, they had to prove they were white enough. Still, many hundreds overcame that hurdle and managed to wangle their way in.” Shunned and downtrodden in their own country, undaunted, these bold souls took up arms to defend the free world in its time of greatest need. For them, facing the horror of war on a Gallipoli beach was an escape from the shackles of racism at home, at a time when Aboriginal people stood by, segregated, unable to vote, unable to act as their children were ripped from them. When the survivors came back from the war, there was no heroes’ welcome – just a shrug, and a return to drudgery and oppression.

DARK TIMES: Aboriginal soldiers faced more than just the enemy.

Black Diggers is the story of these men – a story of honour and sacrifice that has been covered up and almost forgotten. The ensemble cast of nine men is brimming with talent. Between them, the actors present a series of vignettes detailing experiences in Gallipoli, Amiens, Paschendaele and Messines, among others. Some were killed, some were maimed, others were underage, but all earned the respect of their brothers-inarms who saw beyond colour and into the courageous hears of their fellow servicemen. Directed by Wesley Enoch and written by Tom Wright, Black Diggers is the culmination of painstaking research into the lives and deaths of the thousand or so indigenous soldiers who

fought for the British Commonwealth in World War I. Grand in scale and scope, it draws from in-depth interviews with the families of black diggers who heard the call to arms from all over Australia, as well as conversations with veterans, historians and academics. Young men will step from the blank pages of history to share their compelling stories – and after the curtain falls, we will finally remember them. At its heart, it serves as a reminder that an Australian is an Australian - no matter our colour, our creed or our experiences. Black Diggers has bumped out of the Arts Centre in Melbourne and comes to Ulumbarra Theatre tonight and tomorrow night before it heads out of the state.

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F you’re planning to take mum out these Food Fossickers members are open on the day. Rocks on Rosalind: 12 View Street, Bendigo 5441 2222 www.rocksonrosalind.com Open for lunch and dinner on Mother’s Day, with complete a la carte menu available Special offer: Afternoon Tea with Mum, enjoy three tiers of sweet and savoury dessert items, tea and coffee and a glass of sparkling wine. $45 per person. Minimum two guests, avail-

able from 3.30pm. The Woodhouse: 101 Williamson Street, Bendigo 5443 8671 www. thewoodhouse.com.au Open for lunch and dinner on Mother’s Day, with complete a la carte menu available Public INN: 26 Templeton Street, Castlemaine 5472 3568 www.publicinn. com.au Now in their new home, Public INN is offering a three course lunch for $69 per person, a la carte menu

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ENDIGO Blues and Roots Music Festival will present five exciting young acts to warm up the boardwalk at The Exchange tonight, on the eve of this year’s Bendigo edition of Groovin The Moo. The line-up consists of singer/songwriters in their teens and 20s and smashes the stereotype that Blues and/or roots music is solely the domain of older musicians playing for an older crowd. Eighteen-year-old William Alexander is a recent addition to the Bendigo music scene, and a welcome one at that. Alexander is a throwback to some of the great folk artists of the early 1900s and is not only a craftsman

of a songwriter, but shows excellent command of his instruments, be they voice, guitar, mandolin, banjo, or harmonica. Sherri Parry, 17, has been building a steady following locally with her smouldering original tunes and incredible vocal ability. Sherri’s music can be funky, folky or quirky, but is always soulful, emotive and rich. Tessa Devine (Wollongong NSW) will mess with your head and fill your heart with joy as she glides through her set. The last two acts on the program both made lots of new fans at their Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival debut last November. Emilee South splits her

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time between Australia, Hawaii and France. Traversing the globe with her guitar, writing and refining her blues infused songs and sharing them with appreciative audiences. Benjamin James Caldwell is a force to be reckoned with on stage – another globe trotting young troubadour, Benjamin has spent his career so far in Canada, the Netherlands, as well as

Australia and everywhere in between. A lover of the early delta blues greats, outlaw country and the folk revival of the seventies, Caldwell blends these styles culminating in heart-breaking vocals, foot stomping rhythms and a poetry of songwriting to match the best. Entry is free, The Exchange – Shop 11, The Bendigo Centre.

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Dance: Spring Gully Hall from 8pm to midnight. Music by Adrian Holmes band. Home-cooked supper. Raffle and prizes. $9. Proceeds to Relay for Life. Details: 5444 2953.

CWA Bendigo Branch Meeting: 1pm at St. Andrew’s Church, Myers Street. A chat and cuppa and find out about community work.

Ladies pamper night: By The Relay for Life team ‘All night for the fight’. All funds raised going to the Cancer Council. Rochester racecourse

recreation reserve on 5pm-10pm. $25 on the night. The first 50 people through the door will receive a goodie bag. Details: 0428 546 758. Annual Eisteddfod: 9am piano competitions start the event at Bendigo South East Secondary College, Ellis Street, Flora Hill. Saturday evening session starts at 7pm and will feature the older student

performing major pieces from their studies. Details: www.bendigocomps. org.au Wednesday, May 6 Mother’s Day Trading Table: From 10am-3pm in the atrium area of the hospital in Lily Street. Cakes, slices, preserves and handicraft will be on sale. Details: 5439 7401.

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Interestingly, for birthdays and special days such as Mother’s Day, a handwritten greeting card is still more popular than a ‘techno message’, with 90 per cent of those surveyed saying they regularly hand-write a greeting card. “Handwritten cards and notes not only have a stronger emotional value because of the personal effort and attention given to composing the sentiment and writing them, but the inherent personalitythat shines through in a persons handwriting also adds to it's unique value,” psychologist Jocelyn Brewer said. And when it comes to learning to write – 100 per cent of mums agree that children should still learn to handwrite, as it is an important skill. “Our handwriting is a personal and unique way of sharing our thoughts and showing our appreciation for the people in our lives,” Jocelyn said.

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NOTHER of the directors of the Australian Swiss Manufacturing Company was a man who literally rolled his way to success. This was Frederick Henry McIntosh. How Mr McIntosh rolled his way to new heights, was because of his championship status as a roller skater, in both Australia and New Zealand. Mr McIntosh was born at Bacchus Marsh in 1884. His wife had been educated by the Sisters of Mercy at St Mary’s College in Bendigo. She had been a great elocutionist, an active member of the Shakespeare Society and her work for St Kilian’s Church was legendary. She also served on the Board of Management of the Catholic Ladies Club. Mrs McIntosh had experienced hotel life first hand, she being the eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs J Dorrity who operated the Phoenix Hotel in Flinders Street, Melbourne. Later her husband became the licensee of the City Family Hotel in High Street, Bendigo. Mr McIntosh came to Bendigo in 1908, and at that time the city had a number of roller skating rinks which had been popular as a younger person’s form of recreation and socialising over several decades. There were roller skating

rinks such as the Columbia Elite in View Street and Olympia Elite in Pall Mall. The Columbia Elite later moved to Forest Street by the mid 1890s. There was also a rink in Short Street, in 1888, it was called the Sandhurst Elite Skating Rink. Upon Mr McIntosh arriving in Bendigo he took over the Short Street skating rink and used the name Elite Skating Rink. There was an entry fee of sixpence, which included the cost of using the roller skates. Skating rinks of the period were notoriously noisy from several hundreds of skates rolling over the wooden floors. In most other existing rinks the floors would almost wave through the shifting weight of the multitude of skaters. Somehow Mr McIntosh had managed to make his skating rink quieter, also the floor neither flexed up or down. As the noise level had been so dramatically reduced, Fred had engaged Stewart’s Orchestra to provide suitable music as a background, when there were different styles of skating announced, waltz or another type of music would be played. In 1910 an endurance skat-

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ing champion, W Eckard came specifically to the Elite Skating Rink to see if he could break his own endurance record of 66 hours and 42 minutes of continuous skating. Mr McIntosh was quite entrepreneurial in using many techniques to keep the level of interest in this social activity at a high level. He ran competitions in fancy dress skating, encouraging skating couples, single gender skating activities, speed skating and many other means to win prizes. Novelties like American Basket Trick, Ladies Fan and Balloon and in 1909 a new activity called the One Crayfish Race. Sporting competitions such as hockey on skates, where teams such as Eaglehawk competed against the Kia Oras, the latter team also played against the School of Mines. Sporting clubs were encouraged to have social evenings at the Elite Skating Rink. For the half yearly, half

mile race a gold medal made by Prescott and Dawe could be won. The one mile race was limited to those who lived within a radius of 48 kilometres of Bendigo. The Blue Riband was another of McIntosh’s innovations into his competitions. When it came to hockey on roller skates there were several young Bendigo women who excelled in their skills, Miss Beryl Leggo was regarded as one of most clever players while Miss Jean Mackay was described as the most useful player. When Mr McIntosh was the licensee of the City Family Hotel he successfully challenged the Bendigo City Council in court against their rates assessment. Mr McIntosh was a champion golfer with the Bendigo Golf Club, he was also their president in the late 1930s and early 1940s. One of his other investment interests was in a farm outside Heathcote. Mr McIntosh passed away in 1956.

OW do you write a biography without your subject’s cooperation – especially someone as alert to misrepresentation as former Labor prime minister Paul Keating? Biographer David Day conducted interviews with former colleagues and associates, painting the first complete portrait of the former Prime Minister in Paul Keating: The Biography. As well he has referred to the two previous Keating biographies written by Don Watson and John Edwards. When Keating read Watson’s biography he barely spoke to his former speech writer and friend again. Day, who has written biographies of Menzies and Churchill proceeded with his Keating biography regardless. Apart from highlighting Keating’s economic reforms, Day reveals that Keating was never a great reader. In fact he suffered from dyslexia This is quite a revelation. This is the same man

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MASSAGE

TIME FOR YOURSELF! If... you are stressed out...you have stiff and sore

Give MUM the treat she deservess

Ring Wendy 5447 1943

Gift Vouchers available for Mothers Day!

A qualified, experienced and caring masseur

muscles ....old injuries are troubling you

* 1 hour Relaxation Massage $50 * Products starting from just $5

Over 20yrs experience, Reiki/Seichim Master. Trance Medium, Reflexology, Meditation & Psychic development, Classes & Workshops. Phone Kendra 0421 072 864

9am - 7.30pm ~ Weekend appointments available

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An Affordable Rate of $40 per hour

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with 18 years experience.

Call Maxine on 0418 369-685

ENERGY HEALING

LOST AND FOUND

LOST DOG Male Australian Shepherd $$$ REWARD FOR RETURN Lost in Kennington area, near reservoir. Much loved pet & Family member. Desperate for return. Ph Kelly 0428 434 505

LOST READING GLASSES in brown case, lost in Eaglehawk CBD Area Please Phone: 5443 2794

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LOST READING GLASSES Brown tortoise shell frame, in vinyl pouch. Reward offered Phone 5447 4556

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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.

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April 17, 2015

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for Charlotte.

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DANTÈ JOHN DEMOSANI

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PUBLIC NOTICES

ROAD CLOSURE SUNDAY May 10, 2015 8am - 11am

Mothers Day Classic

The organisers of the 2015 Bendigo Mother’s Day Classic wish to advise the following road will be closed to all traffic on Sunday May 10, 2015. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and hope you take the opportunity to participate in the Mother’s Day Classic charity fun run and walk. No entry will be available into Cousins Street between Crook Street & Reservoir Road. For further enquiries please contact: Gaye Harrington - Event Organiser Ph 0406 973 877 www.mothersdayclassic.com.au

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PUBLIC NOTICES

DRAWING LESSONS

PSYCHIC TAROT READINGS

HALL FOR HIRE MODERN HALL

Spring Gully, Adults: Mon 4-5.30pm Children: Tues 4-5.30pm Phone Cheryle Ludbey: 0429 430 819

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

PUBLIC NOTICES

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

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PUBLIC NOTICES

FROM THE BIBLE White h Witch JEREMIAH 17:7,8 Mobile Tarot Readings

0407 057 254

COACH & INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL

FREE Pickup/Return Service from: Bendigo Railway Station, Eaglehawk, Golden Square, Kangaroo Flat & White Hills 7 d Cornish Festival: May 20 ……………………....….….. .$1550 P/P $1525

Linking people, places and events

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

PUBLIC NOTICES

12 d Outback – Land of Infinity: May 18………………….. $4320 P/P $4295

www.gdmfuture.com

5 d Sydney Train Spectacular: Jun 11 ………………….. $1350 P/P $1320

RSVP by 9 May to rachel@insightcommunications.com.au Ph / SMS 0417 381 709

14 d East Coast Getaway: Jun 16 ………………….……. $3590 P/P $3575

A rare opportunity to attend the fabulous revival meetings of Visiting Bendigo for 2 meetings only The Ministry frequently experiences the miraculous power of God with many medically documented evidences of healings

Food distribution: Long Gully Community House: Humboldt Drive. 5442 1165. Wednesday morning (bread only). Saltworks Pantry: 63 High St, Eaglehawk (Eaglehawk Anglican Church). 0458 018 083. Pantry Tues and Fri noon-5pm, Wed 9am–5pm (not through January). St Vincent de Paul: 16 Hopetoun St Bendigo. 5443 5688 Kangaroo Flat – 117 High Street. 5447 9800 Uniting Care Emergency Relief Centres: Bendigo – 25 Forrest St. 5443 4972. Mon/Tue/ Thur/Fri 10am-12.15pm and 1.30pm-3.45pm. Kangaroo Flat – Cnr. Church and Camp Sts. 5447 9998. Tuesday and Friday 9.00am-12.00pm. Victory Op Shop: 10am-4pm weekdays. 110 Garsed St. Bendigo. 5443 5998.

Community Meals and Soup Kitchens Bendigo Community Health Soup Kitchen: 171 Hargreaves St, Bendigo. 5448 1600. Every Thursday 4pm-4.45pm. (In the arcade near Café De Mille) Bendigo Baptist Community Care: Life Essentials: 214 Hargreaves St, Bendigo 3550. 5441 4747. Every Tuesday 7.45am. Hill Top Community Meal: 65-71 Mundy Street, Bendigo - Salvation Army Precinct. Every Wednesday 12pm. 0409 142 777. Salvation Army: 66-71 Mundy Street, Bendigo. Every Sunday 4.30pm. 0458 600 412. Eaglehawk Community House: (during school terms). 19 Bright Street, Eaglehawk. 5446 8322. Every Monday 10.30 am (morning tea). Fortnightly Tuesday 12pm (phone before). Every Tuesday 6pm. Kangaroo Flat Uniting Church Outreach: Cnr Church & Camp Sts. K Flat. 5447 9998. 4th Wed of month, noon. Long Gully Neighbourhood Centre: 2 Humboldt Drive. 5442 1165. Every Friday, noon ($5 donation requested). Our Shed: 14 Sailors Gully Rd, Eaglehawk - 5446 8813. Every Friday 7.30am.November – April 14 Sailors Gully Rd, Eaglehawk May – October 63 High St Eaglehawk (Anglican church hall) Kangaroo Flat Soup Kitchen: Rotary Gateway Park. Every Wednesday in March, 6pm-7pm Saltworks Community Meal: 63 High St, Eaglehawk (Eaglehawk Anglican Church). 0458 018 083. Every Friday 5.45pm (not through January nor public holidays). St Liborius Parish Centre: 50 Panton St, Eaglehawk. 5446 8235. Tuesday 11.30am (during school terms).

21 d Queensland Deluxe: Jul 3 …………………….….…. $6200 P/P $6150 14 d Outback QLD (plus shorter options): Jul 3 ….…............ $4900 P/P $4850

A time not to be missed!

“Catch the Fire” Ministries

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Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in Him. He will be like a tree planted by the water, that sends out its roots by the stream.

TRAVEL

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

PUBLIC NOTICES

Come one, Come All !! Saturday 9th MAY 2015 at 7pm Sunday 10th MAY at 10am

A personal message in the

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www.catchthefire.com.au Do you support a loved one who hoards? Housing Justice with the support of Partners in Recovery is providing free sessions to learn more about hoarding behaviour and squalor, share experiences and learn some strategies. Session dates: 27th May 5-7pm or 3rd June 10am -12noon at 54 Mitchell St Bendigo. Sessions also available in Echuca and Kerang. Please call 5444 4364 for enquiries and bookings.

15 d Cairns-Cooktown – Inland Explorer: Jul 9 ………..….....$5010 P/P $4990 8 d Cairns-Cooktown: Jul 9 …………………………….…..$3600 P/P $3550 15 d Northern Territory: (Ghan options avail) Jul 28 ................ $5750 P/P $5650 10 d Red Centre: Jul 28 ………………………………...….$3850 P/P $3800 6 d Lightning Ridge Opal Festival: Jul 30 ……………...…. ..$1550 P/P $1525 10 d Alice Springs – Darwin: Aug 2 ………………..…….…..$4650 P/P 4595

TRAVEL

7 d Lake Eyre: Aug 3............................................................................$2375 P/P 2350 22 d West Coast Ultimate Experience: Aug 10……......….......$9350 P/P $9300

Long Gully Community Centre 27 Havilah Road, Bendigo VIC Hosted by: Oasis Christian Centre Enquiries: 5443 1468 or 0402 087 083

Free Entry Free-will Donations appreciated

10 d Cape York: Jul 5 …………………………………..….……….. $5,750

12 d Darwin – Broome: Aug 10 ………………...……….…..$6400 P/P 6350 15 d Broome – Perth: Aug 17 …………………………….. $6650 P/P $6600 7 d Darling River Run: Sep 1 …………………………….. ..$2450 P/P $2395

2015 TOURS

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20 DAY d Wonders Western Australia: Sep 3 ……….………....$6550 P/P $6495 22 WEST of COAST SPECTACULAR (AIR/COACH/AIR)

7 dthe Wonders of Western Australia: Sep 3 ……….…………...$3250 P/P 3195 See spectacular West Coast from Darwin to4 Perth. Discover the uniqueness of the West, d Canberra Floriade: Sep 14…………………..….….……....$980 P/P $960 from the Pilbara’s to the Kimberley’s, the Bungle Bungles, Cable Beach, Monkey 4 d Canberra Floriade: SepMia, 21 Geikie …………………….…..…….... $980 P/P $960 Gorge, Broome, Kalbarri, Kununurra, Ord River d Spring Sep 28 ………………..……….……... .$970 P/P $950 &4much muchSensation: more. Departs Monday June 20 5 d Little Desert: Oct 1 …………………….….……….…....$1225 P/P $1195 Ad $2445 Pen/Past $2425

All International Tours Include Flights & Most Meals 25 Day Grand European River Cruising: Aug 14...................$11,990 10 d Norfolk Inc Foundation Day: Mar 3 2016……........….........…...$3890 19 d New Zealand Inc both Islands: Mar 7 2016....……….…..……$5475 17 d See the Best Of China: May 4 2016..............…….….........……$6995 18 d South African Treasure: July 16 2016........…......…….….……$7100 P/P = Past/Pensioner *Prices based on Twin Share (other Options available)

PHONE 1800 814 320

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

35 McDonald Street, Numurkah 3636

Toll Free: 1800 033 068 classifieds@bendigopublishing.com

2015 DAY TRIPS

19 Wheeler St, Shepparton BENDIGO PICK UPS PROVIDED

FULL LIST OF TRIPS OUT NOW

2015 TOURS

MYSTERY TRIP - Red Rose Day

HERVEY BAY -Fraser Isl - Outback Spec

Fri 22nd May .................................................$85

12 Days 13th August...............................$2795 t/s

LION KING – Matinee

RED CENTRE- GHAN TOUR

Wed 27th May .......... Ad $125 Con $120 Ch $115

13 Days 18th August........ Ad $4295 Pen $3995 t/s

MYSTERY XMAS IN JUNE

KANGAROO ISLAND - Victor Harbor

Thurs 25th June ................................................$85

2015 TOURS

7 Days 10th Sept ....................................$1895 t/s CANBERRA FLORIADE 5 Days 24th Sept .....................................$995 t/s MILDURA COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL

BROKEN HILL - WHITE CLIFFS

5 Days 25th Sept ......................................$950 t/s

6 Days 14th June ....................................$1250 t/s PORT STEPHENS - PORT MACQUARIE

SYDNEY - HAWKESBURY RIVER & BLUE MOUNTAINS

9 days 21st June .....................................$1950 t/s

8 Days 13th Oct .....................................$1895 t/s

MERIMBULA - Sapphire Coast

ADELAIDE - PROUD MARY WEEKEND CRUISE

6 Days 5th July .........................................$995 t/s

6 Days 14th Oct .....................................$1595 t/s

LOUTH – LIGHTNING RIDGE

MURRAY RIVER RUN

7 Days 7th August ..................................$1595 t/s

7 Days 26th Oct .....................................$1395 t/s

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PUBLIC NOTICES

BUSINESS FOR SALE

PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE A MOBILE PHONE BASE STATION AT 3920 Dingee-Rochester Road DINGEE VIC 3571

HAIR SALON FOR SALE

Telstra plans to upgrade a telecommunications facility at 3920 Dingee-Rochester Road DINGEE VIC 3571

Located in Bendigo CBD with existing clientele, great foot traffic and strong referrals

1. The proposal consists of the removal of three (3) existing antennas and the installation of six (6) new panel antennas, the installation of six (6) twin tower mounted amplifiers (TMAs) behind the proposed antennas and the installation of ancillary equipment. 2. Telstra regards the proposed installation as a Low-impact Facility under the Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 1997 (“The Determination”) based on the description above. 3. Further information can be obtained from Kate Greenwood, Town Planner on behalf of Telstra, (03) 8621 3289, and at www.rfnsa.com.au/3571002

3+ Years operating with 5 stations, and 2 basins. No need to renovate Inspection will impress. Reasonable and Long Lease. Walk in & Take Over. Genuine reason for sale.

Call 0438 079 982 or 0439 038 618

4. Written submissions should be sent to:

Kate Greenwood, Town Planner Visionstream Pty Ltd Locked Bag 3 BENTLEIGH EAST VIC 3051 by 12 May 2015

BUSINESS FOR SALE

PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE A MOBILE PHONE BASE STATION AT 4 Fitzgibbon Road EPPALOCK VIC 3551 & 34 Herriot Street HEATHCOTE VIC 3523

FOR SALE BY EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FREEHOLD & BUSINESS CLOSING: 28th May 2015 @ 4pm

Telstra plans to upgrade a telecommunications facility at 4 Fitzgibbon Road EPPALOCK VIC 3551 & 34 Herriot Street HEATHCOTE VIC 3523 1. The proposal at Eppalock consists of the removal of four (4) existing antennas, the installation of six (6) new panel antennas, the relocation of two (2) existing antennas, the installation of six (6) twin tower mounted amplifiers (TMAs) behind the proposed antennas and the installation of ancillary equipment. 2. The proposal at Heathcote consists of the installation of two (2) new panel antennas, the installation of four (4) remote radio units (RRUs) and the installation of ancillary equipment. 3. Telstra regards the proposed installations as Low-impact Facilities under the Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 1997 (“The Determination”) based on the descriptions above. 4. Further information can be obtained from Kate Greenwood, Town Planner on behalf of Telstra, (03) 8621 3289, and at www.rfnsa.com.au/3551009 for the proposal at Eppalock and www.rfnsa.com.au/3523003 for the proposal at Heathcote.

EMPLOYMENT

Golden Star Chinese Restaurant

Golden Star restaurant is seeking an experienced cook who specialises in traditional Chinese cuisine. The right applicant must have experience in a Chinese restaurant. This is a full-time position. Email: tcglgroup.acc@gmail.com

EMPLOYMENT HOUSEKEEPER WANTED preferably suit solo mother, etc. Lockington area. Ph 0418 259 848

EMPLOYMENT

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

Position Vacant? Find the right person for your Business, with 38,200 copies circulating free each week.

• First class facility offering guests an experience that is uncommon within Victoria's Alpine region. • Multiple income streams with further growth opportunities. • Ample vacant land available for the construction of more apartments and chalets. • Snowbirds Cafe/Restaurant that currently trades on limited hours. • Large open Function Pavilion / outdoor private lawn area. • 8 accommodation apartments and chalets with differing architectural and design influences. For further information or inspection please contact - Agent: Hugh Roberts 0417 582 081

(03) 9580 5600

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

required to join our team at The McIvor. Interested, email: restaurant@ themcivor.com.au for a position description

TRAINING & EDUCATION

A. FRANCIS BRICKLAYING

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.

BLOCK SPLITTING

BLOCKED DRAINS Same day service Ph 1800 630 922

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

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

BUDGET SERVICE

CLEANING

20 years experience, specialiasing in house WINDOWS, in and out. Ph 0400 099 377 for a free quote.

CARPENTER

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

EMPLOYMENT

Hyatt Club Massage

NO OUTLAY

CLEANING, Domestic, Very cheap rates. Must provide all equip & chemicals. Pet sitting also available. Ph 0487 240 091

Traditional Chinese Massage shop is recruiting new staff. Full time Massage Therapists wanted, quick learner or previous experienced preffered. Please send email to:

hyattclub@outlook.com

Ph 0402 775 329

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

0402 037 117

EMPLOYMENT

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

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

CONCRETER

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

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

Phone 5440 Phone 5447 3455 2529

CONCRETER Driveways Paths etc Free Quotes

Ph. 0428 381 925 CONCRETER

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

and Chainsaw work. D A L E ' S HANDYMAN Call Damian's Mowing SERVICE General work, Ph 5448 8129 Gardening, Lawn mowing

CAR REMOVALS.

Earn extra cash and keep fit! CHEF/COOK

Services Offered

EMPLOYMENT

JOIN THE WEEKLY WALKERS TEAM

EMPLOYMENT House of Khong is seeking a full-time cook to join our team. The successful applicant will meet the following criteria: Experience in Asian style cooking, Ability to work in a team Be passionate about delivering exceptional customer service, Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work in a fast paced environment, Ability to multi-task and work under pressure, Fluent in both English and Chinese Minimum Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery Key responsibilites of the role include: Ensure that guest expectations are met and exceeded, Providing instructions to cooks regarding preperation and cooking of foods Examining equipment and work areas, Producing decorative food displays, Calculating amounts and cost of supplys Apply now and send your resume to: khong99@tpg.com.au

A HOME BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

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5. Written submissions should be sent to: Kate Greenwood, Town Planner Visionstream Pty Ltd Locked Bag 3 BENTLEIGH EAST VIC 3051 by 12 May 2015

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

Classifieds 1300 558 385

& Clean up Ph 0400 931 950 or 0409 004 280

DOG WALKER/PET CARER available. Cheap rates, Can provide references. Ph 0414 475 053

GARDEN MAINTENANCE

Quality Work, Mowing & Ride-on, Weed Spraying, Rose Pruning, All General Maintenance. Phone Neil: 0473 486 130

GUTTER LEAF GUARD

Australian made, Zinc Alume steel, 20 year guarantee. Phone 0418 172 640 for a free quote

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

0427 096 404 Worksafe Prov #HO7451

MEL'S IRONING

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

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

Lawn Mowing, Whipper Snipping

$35 per hr / $30 pen (inc. take away clippings). Delivery of Garden Products Spraying (Roundup) $35 per hr/ $30 pen Rubbish Removal $70 per load/$65 pen (incl tip fee $33) for 7x4 square box trailer. NO tyres or rock/clean fill. Cash only Ph Mick 0407 448 249

LAWN Mowing & Gardening. Honest and reliable service. Phone Philip: 0428 477 257

LAWNS, TREES, HEDGES and shrubs cut and trimmed. Rubbish Removed, & Free quotes. Phone Ron 5446 9833

Services Offered

TRAINING & EDUCATION UPCOMING SHORT COURSES Food Hygiene Mon 18 May 9.30am - 3.00pm Mon 15 June 9.30am - 3.00pm Cost: $85 Food Safety Supervisors Mon 11 May 9.30am - 4.30pm Mon 25 May 9.30am - 4.30pm Cost: $100 Responsible Service of Alcohol Mon 18 May 5.00pm - 9.00pm Mon 15 June 5.00pm - 9.00pm Cost: $85 Enrol Now

* Government Funding available to eligible applicants.

Ph: 5446 3477

To advertise in this section please call

This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.

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Services Offered

Skilled Handyman • Holes Patched • Renovations • Painting Will travel within a 50km radius of Bendigo

PJ TAYLOR

5446 1422 0448 713 499

PLASTER

AIR CONDITIONING

ANTENNAS

RECEIPTS getting out of hand..??

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

DIGITAL TV SPECIALISTS

Millers Holes Mobile 0418 510 217.

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

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

VAN & DRIVER FOR HIRE Small to Medium loads, Trailers also available. Ph 5448 8129

TRADIES

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

Advertise Here

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3 3 3 3 3

TempTech

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

AIR CONDITIONING

131 546

Nathan: 0407 972 717

www.jimsantennas.com.au

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

ANTENNAS

bendigotemptech@hotmail.com

BATHROOMS & KITCHENS

ANTENNAS

KITCHEN, BATHROOMS

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

ABN: 62 094 744 216

PLASTERER

POST HOLES

JIMANTBENW001

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

0417 511 159

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

TV Tuning from $40

Services Offered

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

To advertise in this section please call

Phone Ron on 5447 7823 or 0431 609 423

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pet c ar e Advertising Feature

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PET for life sounds great but sadly this is often not the case. Everyday unwanted puppies, kittens, cats and dogs are surrendered to the local animal rescue group, Furever Friends Bendigo Inc. Without this organisation of dedicated volunteers, these animals would end up abandoned or dead. Furever Friends Bendigo rescues and saves hundreds of lives from around Australia by placing unwanted animals into caring, loving and nurturing foster homes until they can be suitably adopted. Rescuing animals doesn’t come cheap, with 100 per cent of adoption fees and donations going on vet bills, medication, transport, rehabilitation, food, coats, toys, leads, collars, blankets and towels. Support from the community is paramount for the rescue and re-homing of animals to continue. Bush’s Produce Stores are proud supporters of Furever Friends Bendigo, having built a cat adoption enclosure and dog pen at their Williamson Street premises to promote their fortnightly adoption days while offering discounted products and helpful advice. If you are interested in becoming a foster carer, making a donation or want information on a cat or dog in care, please visit Furever Friends website at www.ffbendigo.com, their Facebook page or contact 0488 602 977.

B & B for cats

$1 off all Mitavite horse feed range $9.95 Noramectin horse paste

Ph. 0429 395 007 Email: kcottage@bigpond.com Website: kittycatcottage.com.au A.B.N. 16 457 282 729

20% off all dog and cat, dry and wet foods DOG WASH W Bring your beloved pooch in for a HALF PRICE pampering dog wash!!!!

URGENTLY SEEKING FOSTER CARERS Donations can be made to: Bendigo Bank, Furever Friends Bendigo BSB 633 000 | Acc Number 150 359 6444 | www.ffbendigo.com

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PET SITTING • DOG WALKING • HOME CLEANING • •

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All non-toxic products, safe around children and animals Pensioner Rates Available

Ph: Maree on 0438 052 924

..for all Creatures, Great & Small

20 % off all Kazoo bedding and toys (excl coats)

Volunteers dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of unwanted cats and dogs, promoting responsible pet ownership in Australia.

Muckleford School Road Muckleford 3451 Open 8:30am - 12pm & 4pm - 6pm Ph: (03) 5472 4698 • Mob: 0428 882 411 E: jeralee@iinet.au • www.jeralee.com.au

Ultimate Pet Care

Bush’s Produce Stores has been proudly supporting Bendigo with pet care for in excess of 160 years. To support our loyal customers we are offering the following from Friday 24 April 2015 until 8 May 2015.

Trading hours: M to F 9-5.30pm, 9-4pm Sat and 10-3pm. Closed ANZAC DAY, but open this Sunday. 94 – 96 Williamson St, Bendigo | 5443 5960 www.bushsproduce.com

Boarding Kennel & Cattery

PET SITTING Mail Collection • Bin Collection • Dog Walking Overnight Stays • Security Checked

Suzanne Wakeling Ph: 0438 011 994 E: ultimate.petcare.4u@gmail.com

Bendigo

Kitty Cat Cottage is a boarding cattery situated on 35 acres of peaceful countryside in the Strathfieldsaye area. Kitty Cat Cottage offers: z

Safe and secure individual apartments - each with inside and outside rooms z Bedding on a raised platform with easy access via a scratching ramp z Corner hammocks z Scratching poles z Fully fenced verandah for extra security z A quality selection of cat food Find us on Facebook!

Dog g Training g Basic Obedience Class Starts Sunday 10 th May 4pm • Behavioural problem solving • Specialised training • Over 20 years experience

Phone: 0417 386 346 www.bendigodogtraining.com.au info@bendigodogtraining.com.au

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Services Offered

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

Using our 5 ton excavator 4.5 ton skid steer, 1.7 ton excavator for tight to get to places, & ten metre tipper

Call Clint 0427 349 549

A/H PH 5448 8814 E: cjchandler65@bigpond.com

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

Bobcat & Tipper Hire Backhoe Trenching Post Hole Borer

• 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

Steel fabrication Welding On site maintenance Folding Drafting & Design jordang@fabline.com.au | Ph: 5443 0502

sherlocksoilworks@hotmail.com

Site Clearing Driveways Excavation Laser Levelling Rubbish Removal

Call Ron 0438 569 385

Matt” A “ Excavations and Landscaping Excavator, Tipper & Bobcat

Hole Boring Trenching Drive Ways Site Cleans No Job too small After Hours Available Very Reasonably Priced - Great Soil Rates Free Quotes and Honest Advice Matt: 0409 141 093 • Nicole: 0428 119 386 E: nicmat2001@hotmail.com

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

LEON BEATTY 0415 503 875 BUILDERS

thebeattles@bigpond.com

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

Ti Timber b Fl Floors

Big or small we fix it all! Push/Ride On Mowing • Flyscreens Concreting small jobs • Tap Washers Doors, Handles, Locks • Gutter Cleaning Rubbish removal • Weeding FREE QUOTES PENSIONER DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE

0422 660 912

4 Seaso Seasons Garden Care

Registered Builder

DB-U38390

CARPENTERS CARPENTRY SOLUTIONS HOME MAINTENANCE BATHROOM RENOVATIONS DECKS

CLEANING SERVICES

MacManagement Managing your Macintosh world

 Advice, trouble-shooting and fixes for your Macintosh, iPad or iPhone.  Help with internet, WiFi, software installations, upgrade, data migrations and backups.  25 years experience helping people manage their Macs.

Fully Insured - Free Quotes - Quality Assured Phone: JON - 0427 848 015 Email: admin@jvpropertyservices.com Web: JVPROPERTYSERVICES.COM

Quality Cleaning Services Serving Bendigo for 20 Years

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

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

CONCRETING

PATHS, DRIVEWAYS, SHEDS SEPTIC TANK HOUSE SLABS - PHONE FRANK SEWER TREATMENT PH 0417 377 957 PLANTS

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HANDYMAN SERVICES

• Handymen • Cleaning • Builder • Floors • • Carpenters • Glazier • Fencing • Plastering • • Painters • Bathroom & Kitchen Reno’s • • Granite Benchtops • Paving • Concreting • • Plumbers • Decking • Electricians • • Pruning • Tiling • Tree Lopping • • Sheds & Pergolas • Lawns & Gardens •

Best onsite support of Apple products in Bendigo. Helping your iPhone, iPad, MacBook and iMac work seamlessly.

Central Victoria 13 11 98

Set up • Training • Support Integration • Problem solving

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

Call Rob on 0457 803 207 or email rob@ithingsbendigo.com www.ithingsbendigo.com

HOME MAINTENANCE

classifieds@bendigopublishing.com ELECTRICIANS

Geoff Williams Electrical Installations

Over 40 Years Service

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

NO JOB TOO SMALL

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

CALL PETER 0409 422 271

Phone: 0417 329 802

Email: bhmpeter@hotmail.com

ELECTRICIANS

KITCHENS

GREG SMITH ELECTRICIAN

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

ELECTRICIANS

GARDAM E X C AVA T I O N

FREE QUOTES, 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE Ph 0429 002 678

COMPUTERS

Commercial and Domestic

Retail / Business / Homes / Schools / Medical Centres Vacate / Builders Cleans / Windows / Eco Friendly

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

Graeme Challis 0447 896 089 support@macintoshmanagement.com.au

CLEANING SERVICES

0409 173 754 Peter

0418 508 993

Jeoff Milne 5447 2476 Mob 0425 728 336

Stairs

Cave’s Concreting

Licenced drainer 31741

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

COMPUTERS

Pergolas

CONCRETING

PIC LICENCED

Repairs completed within 24 hours

Decks

cleanjet@iinet.net.au

Supplied and installed

GARDEN SERVICES

MOWING AND MAINTENANCE

0418 506 188

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

COMPUTERS

BUILDERS

CONTACT STEPHEN 0409 381 474

200 - 600mm diameter

FABRICATION

Sherlock Soil Works Excavator Bobcat Tipper

COM PET RATE ITIVE S

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

CONCRETE PIPING

REC 4085

BLINDS & CURTAINS

DARELLY ELECTRICAL D SERVICING BENDIGO & DISTRICT SE REC 14361

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

Darren Liersch: 0409 077 600

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

Rilex Interiors

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

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

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

Call Mark Kingston 0439 941 248

Services Offered

$7.25 per cm/col

Price includes colour, scanning of images and clip art

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Services Offered LANDSCAPING

• Qualified tradesmen • Landscaping • Commercial and residential property maintenance

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

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PAINTERS / DECORATORS

Painter & Decorator

Pty. Ltd.

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

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

PEST CONTROL

Over 25 years of trade qualified experience

544 33 999

Formally “Spider Sprayers”

PLUMBERS

BENDIGO 87-89 MIDLAND HWY www.centrestateselfstorage.com

Greg Hicks st same day Plumbing Fajosebrvtoicoesmall

STONE MASONS

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

(Shower, hand basin, toilet etc)

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

0438 083 139 www.bettabathroomhire.com.au

PAINTERS / DECORATORS

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Prompt efficient service at reasonable rates

Quotation gladly given

Call Phill Hutchings on

0417 057 010

CM & MR ARCHBOLD STONEMASONS Father & Son Team PH 0408 198 759 or 5435 3411

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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

Ph 5446 1535

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

John Cross

Plumbing

5444 2028

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

PLUMBERS

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

Green Waste Green Waste Special

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

0423 402 474

Conditions apply. For private use only.

SPOUT CLEANING

TRADIES Advertise Here

1300558 558 385 1300 385

SPOUT CLEANING

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

Ph Paul 5439 3835 or 0428 395 429 * Fully Insured

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

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

TREE REMOVAL & MAINTENANCE

To advertise in this section please call

Lic#37911

TILING

TREE LOPPING

Services Offered

classifieds@bendigopublishing.com

Ph: 0418 547 796

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Thorp Tiling

1300 558 385

• Gasfitting including heater servicing with Carbon Monixide tests • Renovations • Back-flow & TMV Testing • All Plumbing Maintenance

1300 558 385

“You style it, I’ll tile it”

LIC: 13869

E: johncrossplumbing@westnet.com.au

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

0438 632 219

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Maintenance Hot water repairs Gas fitting

Free Quotes | Ph 0408 507 715

$7.25 per cm/col

EXPERTS IN ALL ASPECTS OF ROOFING

Established in Bendigo for over 30 years

New homes Renovations Re en no ov va attio tions iio ons ns

DISPLAY ADS

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

PO Box 54, Eaglehawk

PAINTERS / DECORATORS

35 years experience

See photos on our website

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

ROOFING

Phon P Ph hon one Tr one Trip Trip iippa ppa pa 0 042 427 42 4 27 24 241 2 41 95 958 9 58

Sandhurst Painting and Decorating

RETAINING WALLS - FEATURE WALLS CHIMNEYS - COMPLETE HOUSES

www.naturalstoneconstruction.com.au

SUPERIOR

MOBILE BATHROOM FOR HIRE

5448 4499

ROOFING

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

ARE YOU RENOVATING?

Free Use of Courtesy Trailer 7 Days Access & On-Site Electronic Surveillance Security NEW AND USED BOXES AND PACKING MATERIALS AVAILABLE

Lic#100122

PAVING & LANDSCAPING by Phil Carman

MOBILE BATHROOMS

10 SIZES FROM $20 PER WEEK

4 Nolan Street, Bendigo

mgbricklayingandlandscaping.com

PH: 0418 822 911

License No. 32710

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

Master Plumber

Paul 0429 462 057

LANDSCAPING

STORAGE

Peter Carr Plumbing & Gasfitting

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

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

PLUMBERS

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

JUDD’S TREE LOPPING 193

Phone Leigh & Rob 0417 545 juddstreelopping@bigpond.com

SMITHS Quality tree and Stump Removal

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

David Smith

0427 506 160

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FOR SALE 120 movies on video $20 Ph 5446 1310

94 Cassettes and cassette player $50 Ph 5447 3563 AIR CONDITIONERS 1 sml, 1 large. In wall type $100 ea HILLS HOIST, GWC, $50. FLOOR RUG black with leopard skin border 160 x 230 cm $40. LIGHT FITTINGS 3 x ceiling $60 3 x wall $30 COMPUTER DESK with storage $75 Ph 0418 126 748

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FOR SALE PORTABLE BUNGALO Solid weatherboard construction, with Tin roof, Approx 2.5M x 4M. Freshly painted inside, curtains, wind-out window, Double glass doors, suitable fo spare room o r s t o r a g e . Weatherproof. Polished floor boards. $3500 Neg. Ph 0409 047150 CARPET square, textured, grey, GC 226cm x 158cm $80 5447 7762

ARC welder, $100 Phone 0418 293 938

CCB summer dresses (x3) Sz 14 $20 each Phone 5446 9486

AVANTI 21sp mountain bike, 42cm, yellow, VGC $30 Ph 0400 819 079

CCB winter skirt, Sz 12 $10 Ph 5446 9486

BABY cane bassinette, on stand, +_accessories $90 Ph 0418 293 938

COUCHES, 2 and 3 Seater, Moran, $100 Phone 5441 5993

BEER bottles, approx 200, suit home brewing $30 lot 0418 293 938

CURTAINS, pinch pleat, bronze, full block out, new $40 Ph 5447 8044

BASKETBALL shoes-boots, nike, sz 5, blue & org, EC $25 Ph 0400 819 079

CYCLONE FENCING, 92M of 3M high. Gal chain mesh. 34 gal support 10 gal connections Complete w/tennis net $650 ONO Ph 5441 6123 or 0413 418 542

BBQ RINNAI Natural Gas Seven Burners $175 Ph 5441 5993

BED, queen, wraught iron, slat, $100 Ph 0417 389 715 BIGGEST Loser Shakes. 6 boxes, $15 per box Phone 0411 961 234 BIKE, sml child, hummer, training whls & susp VGC $30 Ph 0404 078 268 BIRD Cage, 600 x 400 x 400 w/tray $25 Phone 5436 1382

BOX of Bear making fur $50 ono Ph 5447 3605 BROTHER printer, MFC, model no J65100DW $20 Ph 0419 359 695

BULK Redgum Rounds Delivered Phone 0459 763 929

Local Classifieds $3.00 per line

(5 LINE MINIMUM)

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FOR SALE

DINING room extension table, seats up to 12, maple, perfect condition, $295 Ph 5447 7599 DINING table, solid wood, 1.8x1metre, GC $90 Ph 5449 7924 DOG Kennel, small $25 Phone 5436 1382 DOGS bunk bed, suit small dog, very strong $20 Ph 5443 5530 DRESSING table, with lovely bevelled mirror, GC $50 Ph 5443 5530

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

FIREWOOD

Top quality A Grade Redgum, Split or Blocks $120 per cubic metre delivered Kindling also available Ph 0437 120 009

FIREWOOD

Red's Redgum firewood $120p/m. Pick Up Open 24/7. Ph 0427 353 939

FIREWOOD

FREE Brown leather boots, Knee high, H/heel, zip, Sz 9 Ph 5443 5220

HILLS Hoist, small old style, $50 ONO Ph 0408 690 290

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

MORAN Recliner, Tan leather with footstool. A1 Condition. $550 Phone 5444 3799

HILLS rotary clothes hoist, $85 Ph 5442 3620 HUSQVARNA Mower, 38" cut, Good condition $1000 ONO Phone: 5435 3587 INNOTEK anti bark collars, containment systems, remote trainers Disc Price. Ph 5439 5710 or 0437 233 177. KELVINATOR Freezer, upright, $95 Phone 5436 1382 KINDLING, $10 for large bag Ph 0418 256 107

KITCHEN Dresser H 210, W 214, D 55, 2 plate shelves, EC, 2 pieces for easy delivery $750 Phone 0438 424 842

GARDEN STRAW

LEE jeans, mens denim size 36 $20 Ph 0419 359 695

$3 per bale Ph 0411 783 679

FIREWOOD

GREY suede look tub chair, with stool $70 (x2) Ph 5447 3605

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

MONOPOLY "Little Pet Shop" ed. Age 8+ $12 Phone 5447 7275

KITCHEN Table and 4 Chairs $50 Phone 5447 0663

GOLD detector mine lab, sd 2200d, with spare coils $1,900 Ph 0439 564 299

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

HEATER SUNAIR, electric column, $15 Phone 5447 7050

FURROUGH PLOUGH

40 litre, Brand new, still in box, plus travel bag $1100 Ph 0476 518 326

Cat Enclosures

FOR SALE

Heavy duty single Furrough Plough $350 Phone 0476 518 326

FRIDGES

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

ENGEL FRIDGE Gold,

Sustainably sourced www.wood4good.com.au Ph 0475 191 937

FOR SALE

KITCHEN Due to renovations the following is for sale: 1 x Kithen inc 2 bowl sink, Mixer tap, Chef gas oven & cooktop, Rangeood, & Excellent LG Dish washer. Avail Mid May for Collection $2000 ONO Ph 0408 690 290

GENERATOR, Portable compact 2000w 4str, as new, only 2 hours use. "Workzone" $500 ONO Phone 0438 273 044

ELECTRIC Blanket, King Single, Sunbeam, As new, $35 Ph 5443 4088

FOR SALE

Quality Dry Grey & Yellow Box Del $120/m Local Ph 0448 186 691 FLOOR tiles, 30x30cm, 12 tiles per crtn, 8 boxes $80 Ph 5441 4994

GUITAR Yamaha, F310 acoustic, Exc Cond, $95 Ph 5442 6515 SPINNING wheel, standard, Ashford, EC $60 Ph 5442 6515

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

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LIFT Chair, floral design, Electric. Excellent condition, $300 ONO Phone 0438 411 870 LOUNGE suite, 3 piece, Good Condition, Velvet, Golden tan colour $200 Ph 0409 435 525 LOUNGE suite and recliner, GC $100 Ph 0421 094 903 MASSAGE Table, portable, Athlegen, in excellent condition $175 Ph 0418 327 455 TABLE and Chairs, round with 5 chairs, pine $80 Ph 0404 078 268

MUSHROOM COMPOST OR SOIL $50 per metre. Minimum 4 metres. Free delivery to Bendigo area. Phone 0400 855 626. MUSIC stands (3), black, EC $20 each or $50 for all 3 Ph 5447 7275

STEELCHIEF Bird Aviary 1510 L x 800 W x 1820 H $200 ONO Ph 0437 355 732

THIGH buster machine, $38 ono Ph 0428 300 091

OVERLOCKER 4 thread, Pinock, GC $50 5447 7762

THREE piece jacobean lounge suite, french polished, re-upholstered, spare material $695 Ph 5447 7599 TOILET seat, new, soft fall Deluxe $20 5447 7762

PEA STRAW $7.50

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 TV Cabinet, old baltic pine, $100 ono Ph 5442 5092 or 0408 376 089

QUEEN nest of tables, with heavy glass tops, GC, $55 Ph 5443 5530

UNIDEN cordless phone set w/ans machine $20 Phone 5447 7275

QUEEN mattress topper, memory foam, as new, $90 Ph 0400 819 079

UTE tarp, suit HQ-HZ, $80 Ph 5442 3620

RECLINER chairs x 2, Leather, Drk Navy, GC $100 Ph 5439 7159 SAFE n Sound reclining child car seat, 8-18kg, VGC $80 5449 3279 SAMSUNG Galaxy Note 3 (New in Box) Black, $500 Ph 0487 240 091

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

SINGLE bed with a mattress, EC Suit a girl $99 Ph 5442 7069

MATTRESS, qb mem foam overlay, EC worth $400 sell $80 Ph 0404 078 268

SINGLE bed, timber, with mattress, both EC $99 Ph 5442 7069

MIRROR, Large, Lovely frame $45 Ph 5447 7050

SINGLE bed, solid timber bed frame $30 Ph 5449 3279

WATCH, black leather band, Astina, new $20 Ph 0419 359 695 WINDOW timber, double width $100 Phone 0408 690 290

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

0420 278 951

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LOWNDES ST KENNINGTON Saturday 8am-4pm Large variety, Bargains galore, all must go!

To advertise in this section please call 1300 558 385

CLEARING SALES BENDIGO ANTIQUE AND ESTATE AUCTIONS 116 Hattam Street, Golden Square ENTRIES ARE INVITED For our next antique and collectables auction

Wednesday May 27th, 3pm

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

CLEARING SALES

CLEARING SALE - BENDIGO LA TROBE UNIVERSITY Saturday 9th May–9am start

ADDRESS: ..........................................................

Cheque:

26 MCKENZIE WEST GOLDEN SQUARE Sat-Sun 9am-4pm, Monster Garage Sale, kids clothes & toys, ladies clothes, tools & household items, trailer

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Saturday & Sunday from 8.30am

124 RYALLS LANE STRATHFIELDSAYE Sunday 8am - 4pm Bikes, Household, Kitchen, Cookbooks, Shoes, etc

Individual or estate lots accepted

PO Box 324 Bendigo 3552 Fax: 5441 4416

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY PLEASE USE SPACES BETWEEN WORDS NO WORD BREAKS AT END OF EACH LINE

22 GREEN ST CALIFORNIA GULLY

VCE French dictionary $40 Ph 5446 9486

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Phone, Fax, email or bring in this coupon with $25*, or $30* with photo, and your advertisement will be published in the next 4 editions. Categories included: Autos, Boats, Car Parts, Caravans & Trailers, Commercial Vehicles, For Sale, Four Wheel Drives, Livestock, Machinery, Motorbikes & Wrecking.

21 WATERFORD DRIVE STRATHFIELDSAYE Saturday & Sunday 8am 5pm, Moving Sale, Woodworking tools, General household items, and lots more

VACUUM Cleaner, AMWAY CMS, 2000 Upright $175 Ph 5441 5993

GOT SOMETHING TO SELL? 1300 558 385 LocalClassifieds ADVERTISE FOR 4 WEEKS - ONLY $25*

350 STATION ST EPSOM Saturday Only from 8am, Opening another Container. Steel, timber fence & wall cladding, racking, lots more.

STRAW

OFFICE chair, brks, ft rest, hi-low, lrg seat, EC $65 ono Ph 0428 300 091

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

10 MYALL STREET BENDIGO Saturday 8am-3.00pm Womens clothing, Elctrical items, Kitchen items, toys & general goods

Loose straw with sheep manure. Can deliver in bulk Ph 0427 304 600 SUITCASES (2) large $20 each Ph 5447 7050

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

GARAGE SALES

SOIL

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

NINTENDO Wii + 8 games and many accessories $100 Ph 5447 3605

OYSTER lights (5) As New $50 lot Phone 0409 435 525

GARAGE SALES

All adverts must be pre-paid. For $25 you get 5 lines ONE ITEM ONLY per advert. Advert will run for four consecutive weeks. Sale price must be included. Alteration to PRICE ONLY. Not included in the offer are business adverts., rental hire etc., for the purpose of ongoing profit, or Real Estate Listings. The publisher reserves the right to decline any booking for the purpose of continuing gain.

Inspection and Pre-Registration Friday 8th May 10-2pm A/c La Trobe University, Osborne Street Flora Hill

SALE ITEMS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Assorted office deck & chairs Various tables & chairs Lounge chairs Bookshelves & Shelving units Cabinets & filing cabinets Pianos Steel Safe Compactus & bi-fold doors Various doors Petitions Benches with steel frames Washing machines & Dryers Microwave ovens Fridges & Freezers Various electrical appliances Assorted Power tools Concrete mixer & Wheel burrows Slasher, carry all, mower & grader blade 3pl Trailers Building materials Fencing materials including gates Assorted steel scrap lots Many other assorted sundries

www.elders.com.au ID: C2314 Terms: Strictly Cash/Cheque/Eftpos on day of sale (1% c/c fee) GST Applicable. ID Required. Number System will Apply Directions: Osborne Street, Flora Hill Catering: Refreshments and Food available on the day.

EVERYTHING GONE BY 4PM

For further clearing sale particulars contact: ELDERS BENDIGO: 03 5445 6333 NIGEL STARICK: 0408 528 322

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WANTED

MOTOR BIKES

BOATS

CAR PARTS

FREE Scrap metal pick up wanted, sml to large lots of scrap steel, Tin, White goods, Batteries, AC. I pay cash for cars Ph 0487 320 656

A.M. Hyett Motorcycles

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City takes top wins By JOEL PETERSON

PLAY ON: There has been change at the top.

Spirit GM ready to go From Page 36 “You really do, as a community, want to hang your hat on a team that performs at a national level. We are talking about a team that has four Australian representatives, playing at a world class level, which is something the city should be immensely proud of,” he said. “Not just Bendigo, but the surrounding areas too. You have Jane Chalmers from Echuca, Heather Oliver from Wangaratta, Gabe Richards from Seymour to name a few. “I think that Bendigo should have a reaching impact into communities outside of town, and exposing those people to high level basketball. “That will be a challenge down the track to get that out there and expand our brand. We need to make sure that this exciting time for the Spirit is reaching out further than Bendigo. “Whether that is by taking games to other regional centres or running clinics, I think it is something that will be looked at down the track.” Meanwhile, the club’s coaching position has also been resolved, with interviews for the club’s 2015/16 coach beginning this week. The contract of Bernie Harrower was terminated in the past week, and the club started the interview process on Tuesday. The long-running stoush between Harrower and the board came to an end, with the club freeing itself up to look for a new coach to carry the club forward. It is expected that the Spirit will announce its new coach as early as next week.

BENDIGO City FC enjoyed a weekend of success in the National premier Leagues Victoria competition in both seniors and juniors last Saturday and Sunday. The seniors belted Sunshine George Cross 5-1, with Corey Slevin netting a quickfire first half hat-trick and George Slefendorfas adding a second half brace. It was Bendigo’s biggest win since the city entered a team in the competition last season. The club’s juniors also fared well on Sunday at Brunswick’s Dunstan Reserve, with only two of the six sides suffering losses. City’s under-18 side came close to sealing their first win of the season, but had to settle for a three-all after Brunswick netted a late equaliser to snatch full points from Bendigo’s grasp. Bendigo’s Bu Gay Soe, Pleh Eh Ywa Hlaing and September Htoo all hit the back of the net. City’s U16s bounced back from last week’s loss to Avondale Heights in a big way, with the Ryan Pollard-coached squad demolishing Brunswick 7-0.

Adam Dwyer, Bah Blu Htoo Kunoo and Tyler Rayson each scored twice with Alistair Merkel getting a single. Merkel also scored in Bendigo’s 6-1 thrashing of Brunswick in the under-15s.

BELTING: City’s juniors fared well against Brunswick at the weekend

Luke Burns added a brace, with Jordan Wanafalea, Oliver Huzzey and Matthew Gallagher all tapping in singles. The Heath Trathen-coached U14s won a thriller 2-1 with Jesse Mathews and Flynn Perez both finishing great team play. Bendigo’s youngest squads were defeated by Brunswick

City. with the under-13s going down 1-4 (own goal) and the U12s losing 1-2. This Sunday, Bendigo City FC juniors will hit the road again to lalor Lalor where they will meet the Whittlesea Rangers, while the club’s seniors face Richmond City at Truscott Reserve, Eaglehawk.

Dedicated to the game BENDIGO District Table Tennis Association president Gary Warnest was last week honoured for his dedication to the sport, when he was named Table Tennis Victoria’s volunteer of the year for 2014. Warnest is a long-serving committee member of the BDTTA, and was an integral part in organising the three years of the ITTF’s Oceania Cup coming to Bendigo. Warnest was presented the award at TTV’s recent annual general meeting in Melbourne by the organisation’s president, Kelvin Putt. HONOURED: BDTTA president Gary Warnest.

Netballers ready for tournament ENTRIES are filling up fast for the Bendigo Strathdale Netball Association’s upcoming tournament to be played on Sunday, May 10. Teams from across Bendigo, as well as Ballarat and Echuca, have entered into the event to be held at the Flora Hill Stadium next weekend. Five competitions will be contested on the day; 17-and-under, 15-and-under open and reserve as well as 13-and-under open and reserve. Games will consist of two eightminute halves, with finals will be determined from the top-four teams from each section. BSNA executive officer Daryl Cheeseman said the association is looking forward to hosting the tournament, adding that entries remain open. “Currently, we have entries from Ballarat, Echuca, Golden City, Golden Rivers, BSNA Squad teams and several local clubs, but would love to have more local teams and clubs involved,” he said. Entries close on Sunday, or when sections are full. For more information or to enter a team, ring Daryl Cheeseman on 0421 157 931.

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Dogs line up for the flag By JOEL PETERSON

UNDEFEATED through three rounds against tough opposition, North Bendigo are the red-hot favourites for the Heathcote District Football League flag but co-coach Rob Bennett is making sure his group does not get ahead of itself. The Dogs defeated Huntly in comfortable fashion at the weekend, converting a 31-point half time lead into a 13.12.90 9.2.56 win. Bennett, a club legend at Atkins Street, says the Dogs have not used last year’s grand final loss to Lockington Bamawm United to spur them on. “We haven’t really used that as motivation, maybe during pre-season to get those guys to work 10 or 15 per cent harder but not during games,” he said.

pacts in games.” North went hard on the recruiting trail, landing two of the biggest fish in local football in Brady Herdman and Sam Barnes. Along with the twin towers of Herdman and Barnes from Wedderburn came classy onballer Paul Prime and the versatile Jaran McKay, with gun ruckman Troy Kelm also coming to the kennel. The Dogs will have some stiff competition this season, with Colbinabbin presenting maybe the biggest challenge. The Grasshoppers are celebrating their 100th year since formation, and added superboot Grant Weeks among a host of players. Mount Pleasant added guns in Nick Grigg and Simon Seddon to ensure they will not drop off, while Leitchville Gun-

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backline, including captain Jordan Ford, Darcy Richards and the reliable Shaun Kellow, is just as good as its forward combination. “That was probably the area we thought we were set at, those guys did the job for us last year week in and week out,” he said. “Jordan has been great for us, he is a product of our juniors and spent a few years away, and I think has really grown into the captaincy and is one of the best leaders, if not the best, in the league.” The Dogs take on El-

LEFT: North Bendigo coach Rob Bennett. ABOVE: North Bendigo defender Darcy Richards.

“I wasn’t all that pleased with how we played and the boys were made aware” “It was good to get a win at the weekend, but I wasn’t all that pleased with how we played. “It is good to get some early wins though, and the guys we have brought into the club have all made im-

bower and Huntly have both stamped their finals credentials with some impressive early season performances. Much has been made of North’s forward line,but Bennett believes the club’s

more this weekend, who will come out fighting after a big loss to White Hills last week.

“It is a really even competition this season, which I think is great for the league,” Bennett said. “I think they will come

out fired up to make up for the loss, and we won’t be taking them lightly.” In other round four HDFL games, Mount Pleasant faces Huntly, Colbinabbin hosts LBU and Heathcote travels to Scott Street to play White Hills.

BENDIGO boundary umpire Bronte Annand will be a part of history this weekend, when she forms part of an all-female umpiring panel in Oakleigh’s TAC Cup clash against North Ballarat on Saturday. Annand is on AFL Victoria’s boundary umpire rookie squad for 2015, after being one of the Bendigo Umpires Association’s best boundary umpires for a number of years. St Kilda development coach Peta Searle attended training on Thursday night at Victoria Park, while AFL Head of Umpiring Wayne Campbell will be attending the game Saturday. Last year AFL Victoria had twofemale umpires on its umpiring lists, which has expanded to six this year. Five females are involved in the organisation’s rookie squad programs this season, with AFL Victoria expecting these numbers to grow further. Annand will be one of three boundary umpires officiating in the match, along with Shannessy Adams and Greta Miller. AFL pathway scholarship members Eleni Gloftsis and Lucinda Lopes will be the game’s central umpires, along with Libby Toovey, while Kate Griffiths and Kirsty Lord will be the game’s goal umpires. The clash kicks off at 1.30pm at Warrawee Park in Oakleigh. The Bendigo Pioneers will also be back in action on Saturday, when the club hosts Eastern Ranges at Epsom Huntly Reserve.

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AIMING FOR A GOAL: YCW’s Harley Dunlop. erside Park were expected to make a big impact. Despite high hopes, the Maroons have lost their opening four games by an average of 64 points, and even at this early stage a finals finish is slipping out of grasp. Calivil United has improved markedly in its 125th year, as has Mitiamo, while 2014 finallists Marong, Bears Lagoon-Serpentine and Pyramid Hill all have high hopes for the year. “It is hard to know where you sit at this stage of the year obviously, and we never set any real goals before the season,” he said. “We just need to improve every week and be more consistent. We are capable of playing good footy, but the

consistency is the issue at the moment. “We just need to keep improving the group we have, and hopefully we will show more improvement against Newbridge this weekend. “We know they will be thinking that maybe we can get a win this weekend, but we will do all we can to make sure that doesn’t happen.” YCW travels to Newbridge to take on the Maroons on Saturday in round four of the LVFL. In other games, Inglewood hosts Bears LagoonSerpentine, Marong tackles Mitiamo at Marong Links Oval and Bridgewater will lock horns with Pyramid Hill in a blockbuster duel at Mitchell Park.

The Game pLan seRIes is a series of five FRee workshops, specifically for all sporting club volunteers, administrators and interested members, presented by experts in sporting administration. Workshop participants will gain important knowledge and learn skills required to run their club, ensure financial stability and build future growth through ongoing participation. Register today! For further information: www.bendigo.vic.gov.au/clubtraining RsVp: e: activeandhealthy@bendigo.vic.gov.au T: 5434 6000 Numbers are limited, so bookings are essential.

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AFTER four years out of the Loddon Valley Football League finals, YCW coach Murray Collins believes the Eagles can use the 2015 season to build into being a perennial finals contender once more. YCW recorded its first win of the year at the weekend, launching a storming comeback against Inglewood to overrun the Blues despite trailing by four goals at quarter time. “We were able to respond after coming out a bit flat in the first quarter, and they made the better use of the breeze in that first term,” Collins, in his first year at the helm of the club, said. “It is a really even competition, there have been a lot of good players come into the league so you have to fight for every win. “We have plenty of young guys, but some good leaders as well. It’s hard to know where you are early on, but Inglewood have improved and played some good footy so we were happy to get the win.” Any of the LVFL’s nine sides could argue their case for a finals finish, YCW’s opponent this weekend in Newbridge the only side yet to register in the win column. The Maroons finished fourth last year, and with the likes of Lachlan and Rhys Ford, Angus Fortune, Trent Bacon and Jordan Gilboy on their list, the boys from Riv-

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New GM has Spirit

By JOEL PETERSON

NEW Bendigo Spirit general manager Adam Tarr believes that the Spirit can and should be the number one ticket not only in Bendigo, but in regional Victoria. The Weekly can reveal that Tarr has been appointed to the position of Spirit general manager, and will be introduced to the media at a press conference today. He comes to the club from Mildura, where he was general manager of the Mildura Basketball Association for just under five years. He has also previously managed the Echuca basketball stadium, was given Basketball Victoria’s administrator of the year award in 2009 and has coached the under-18 Victoria country men’s team the past two years at national championships. Tarr will relocate himself and his family to Bendigo to take on the position, and said this week he is looking forward to the challenge of further engaging the club with

the community, both in Bendigo and other areas. “When the opportunity came to apply and go through the process and be offered a job I was a bit taken aback at first, but from that I was really excited and jumped at the opportunity to be involved with one of the leading clubs in

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but the Bendigo basketball community and community in general,” Tarr said. “It’s wonderful that a town like Bendigo is in the WNBL and I want to make sure I’m immersed in Bendigo. We will have to get organised and find my wife a job and schools for our two young boys.

I’m really looking forward to getting to Bendigo and getting to work the WNBL,” he told the Weekly. “To be involved at (the WNBL) level full stop is great, it is a wonderful league and I’m really looking forward to getting to Bendigo and getting to work.” Tarr and his family will move to Bendigo when he starts the position, expected to be early in June. “I think you have got to be committed to something like this, it is a huge job and a huge challenge and is a great responsibility to not only the club and all its stakeholders

“I’m from Echuca originally and I have family in Bendigo and in that region, and I am looking forward to getting back to that part of Victoria.” The big focus of the GM job will be community engagement with members, sponsors, fans as well as through schools and community programs. Tarr has overseen the introduction of a titlewinning Big V program in Mildura that has gained traction in the community, and plans to extend the Spirit’s reach outside Bendigo. Continued Page 34

Braves back for more THE Bendigo Braves will try to make it two home wins in a row against Sandringham Sabres on Saturday night. The Lady Braves will also face the Sa-

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