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ISSUE 916 FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2015

Group claims 50-metre pool could cost just $1m more

POOL PLEA By PETER KENNEDY

THE City of Greater Bendigo has been urged to reconsider its preference for a 25-metre pool as the centrepiece of the Indoor Aquatic Leisure and Wellness Centre planned for Kangaroo Flat.

The key... is the extra $1m council can get from selling the rights to manage the pool

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Dad’s girl skips her heart out While many young children spend their leisure time staring at screens, Dianne Dempsey was impressed when she received a moving letter from 12-year-

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In a submission prepared in response to the draft 2015/16 council budget, the Kangaroo Flat Community Enterprise says a 50m pool could cost ratepayers just $1million more than the 25m pool favoured by councillors, but importantly, it would also deliver a far greater

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range of benefits to the community. KFCE president Jack Lyons will present the KFCE submission to council today. He said he has seen a revised funding proposal for the $30m, 50-metre indoor pool, and urged councillors to support it. “The 50-metre option put forward behind closed doors this week sees council pay $13m, with $1m coming from the KFCE and the promised $15m from the state government,” he said. “The key to this plan is the extra $1m council can get from selling the rights to manage the pool for the next 20 years to a pool management company.” Mr Lyons said such a plan would also mean council could leverage the entire $15m promised by the state government in its 2014/15 budget, instead of the $13m the state government has promised to provide under the revised 25-metre plan presently included in council’s 2015/16 draft budget.

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Boost in budget THE Housing Industry Association has welcomed this week’s federal budget release as a means to lift business and consumer confidence. In a statement released this week, the HIA said a key element of the budget is the $5.5 billion growing jobs and small business package. With a barrage of ministerial announcements in the lead up to the budget and the customary “leaks” over the last few weeks, the housing body says there was very little in the way of surprises in the budget. The HIA has singled out four key areas of focus for budget 2015/16. • Firstly, changes to family support centred around reform of funding for early childhood care; • Secondly, an increase in funding for national security; • Thirdly, provisions to increase the integrity of the tax system; • Fourthly, but most sig-

nificantly, the budget included a number of measures to encourage small business investment. Key among the announcements for small business is a reduction in the company tax rate to 28.5 per cent from July 1, 2015 for corporations with turnover less than $2 million; a five per cent cut applied to taxes on profits (up to a maximum of $1,000 per year) for unincorporated small businesses; and allowing the immediate deduction for the cost of every new asset bought by a “small business” costing less than $20,000 (a substantial increase from the current threshold of $1,000). The HIA says last week’s Reserve Bank of Australia decision to lower interest rates to historic lows, with a clear goal of reigniting business investment, and the measures to encourage small business investment announced in the

TOP GONG: Award-winning apprentice Bryce Alexander. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN budget should combine to improve business and consumer confidence.

ander won the regional section of the award, which led to his progression to state level. Judges at the award ceremony said selecting a winner was difficult due to the great deal of respect all nominees had for their employers. “Bryce is also a quality carpenter, has the versatility and technical ability to use a broad variety of equipment and assists in the preparation of the work site. He’s be-

BENDIGO apprentice Bryce Alexander has had his skills rewarded at the prestigious state-wide Master Builder Apprentice of the Year Awards. The SAS Construction employee received the Employer Nominated Apprentice of the Year award at a presentation last Friday. Last month Mr Alex-

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Drought fears raised El Nino returns for first time since 2010

By JOEL PETERSON

CENTRAL Victoria is facing its first El Nino weather pattern since 2010, according to the Bureau of Meteorology. The bureau’s El Nino Southern Oscillation confirmed this week that El Nino thresholds had been exceeded in the tropical Pacific Ocean. El Nino is generally associated with below average rainfall across eastern Australia in the second half of the year, and warmer than average daytime temperatures over the southern half of the

country. Bendigo’s rainfall outlook until the end of July is still expected to produce above average rainfall due to warmer than normal Indian Ocean sea surface temperatures bringing moist air across inland Australia. However, due to low sub-soil moisture levels, that rainfall is not expected to see increased streamflow into water storages. El Nino is expected to take effect later this year, but does not

necessarily have an impact on rainfall according to bureau assistant director for climate information services, Neil Plummer.

1997–98 had only a modest impact on Australian rainfall. “The onset of El Nino in Australia in 2015 is a little earlier than

The onset of El Nino in Australia in 2015 is a little earlier than usual Australia experienced widespread drought during a weak El Nino in 2006–07, while stronger events such as the El Nino event in

usual. Typically El Nino events commence between June and November,” Mr Plummer said. “Prolonged El Nino-like con-

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ditions have meant that some areas are more vulnerable to the impact of warmer temperatures and drier conditions. “Recent significant rainfall and flooding along the east coast of Australia, associated with two almost back-to-back east coast lows, did not penetrate far into inland regions and therefore have done little to alleviate conditions in drought affected areas.” While El Nino increases the risk of drought, it does not guarantee it. Of the 26 El Nino events since 1900, 17 have resulted in widespread drought.

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INCOMPLETE: The new Canterbury Park netball courts earlier this week. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Netball returns to Canterbury Park EAGLEHAWK Football Netball Club will finally have use of its new netball courts at Canterbury Park this weekend, almost two months after their scheduled completion. The Weekly understands the courts had been deemed “unsafe”, due to fencing being too close to the court boundary and the playing surface not being level. The Hawks’ netballers have been forced to use the adjacent Peter Krenz Leisure Centre indoor court to start the season, which has minimal spectator facilities. The netball and tennis facility form an integral part of Canterbury Park redevelopment’s much anticipated “central activity space”, along with new cricket nets, which faced similiar

safety concerns. All other aspects of the $2.58 million dollar first stage of the redevelopment have been completed, and the Hawks will take control of their courts to tackle Golden Square this weekend with a temporary surface installed. City of Greater Bendigo mayor and Whipstick ward councillor Peter Cox said the delay was due to a hold up in construction. “We were hoping the courts would have been open earlier, but the contractor didn’t get the work completed,” he said. “Council and the state government have given priority to the first stage of the redevelopment, we could have started on other aspects but the netballers have not had adequate fa-

cilities for many years. “It will be a great boost to have the courts in use this weekend.” Regulations say that fencing must be no closer than 3.05 metres from the court boundary, and the court must be level within a one per cent gradient. Work is still to be done on the area, with a temporary surface to be used until the end of the season before the permanent acrylic surface is laid down in the warmer months. “The final layer has to be put down at temperatures greater than 22 degrees, so that will be done in the warmer months,” Cr Cox said. “The surface at the moment will be safe to use and more than reasonable for playing and training on.”

A STRATHFIELDSAYE Primary School teacher has been suspended from duty after being charged on summons over alleged criminal offences. Parents contacted the Bendigo Weekly to express their deep concern about the contents of a letter they received from the school this week. Principal Ben JohnstoneMcCloud wrote to parents to inform them of the matter but asked for the contents to be treated “confidentially”. “... we feel that it is important that we are proactive in informing you of a serious allegation that has been made against a teacher at our school,” the letter read. “Regrettably, the purpose of this letter is to inform you that a teacher has been charged on summons with criminal offences. As this is now a matter for the courts, it would be inappropriate for us to provide any further details at this time. It is important to note these charges do not relate to students who attend or have attended our school.” The teacher is believed to have been on extended leave, and was suspended from their teaching duties after charges were laid recently. Mr Johnstone-McCloud told the Weekly the school could not comment further about the case as it was “a matter for the courts”. A parent, who wished to

remain anonymous, said the letter raised more concerns than it gave answers. “The letter raises a lot of disturbing questions. We have no idea what the allegations against the staff member are, we only know they have left the school,” the parent said.

The letter raises a lot of disturbing questions. “This leads people to speculate. There is no value in trying to protect the privacy of the individual when everyone is tarred with the same brush (without any specific details included in the letter). “The poorly constructed letter implies something nasty was going on. It defames anybody who has left the school.” The parent said without specific details, the letter allowed parents to think the worst when it could have been a very minor incident. “My concern is the complete lack of information in this letter,” the parent said. “The school community deserves to know more information.” - Christine McGinn

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Airport upgrade takes off By CHRISTINE McGINN

THE Bendigo Airport is set to take flight with the missing $5 million in federal government funding announced this week. The City of Greater Bendigo applied for the funding towards the $15m airport upgrade through the federal government’s application to the National Stronger Regions Fund. Aircraft able to carry up to 70 people will be able to use the new 1600-metre long and 30m wide runway. The funding will contribute to the upgrade of the lighting, taxiways and other works of the multi-million dollar development. The state government and council have already committed $5m each towards the project. Mayor Peter Cox said work on the project would start within the coming months. “It is estimated that the airport expansion will inject

$34.9m into the local economy and create 84 full-time equivalent jobs. The project is about connecting Bendigo and the region to the rest of Australia and has the potential to lead to significant investments by giving potential investors easy access to our region,” he said. “This project is a great example of all three tiers of government working together to deliver positive outcomes for regional Australia.” Nationals Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie said the investment highlighted Bendigo as an important Victorian regional centre. “The major upgrade has been among the City of Greater Bendigo’s most important current projects and one we are proud to support,” she said. “This project will help grow business development and attraction and create better air links between Bendigo, Melbourne and other major regional centres.

Pool battle continues to roll on 3From Page 1 The KFCE group has pledged to raise $1m for a 50-metre pool project, which it says could also be used to cover the anticipated differences in operational costs between the two options for the first 10 years of operation. Mr Lyons confirmed however, that KFCE will not offer any financial support for the alternative $26m for a 25-metre pool option, a vote he said was unanimous within the organisation. “What this project needs is a full sized pool,” he said. “Build the right pool from the start.” The 25-metre pool option would see council pay $12m, with no money from the KFCE, $1m from the pool company and $13m from the State Government under its existing dollarfor-dollar commitment. “That means council will only pay $1m more for doubling the size of the pool.” Mr Lyons said it would be economically irresponsible and negligent for council to vote to build a 25-metre pool now, when the community could gain one twice as big for $1m more. The City of Greater Bendigo’s Summary of Analysis of Proposed Business Operations of the Greater Bendigo Indoor Aquatic and Wellbeing Centre at Kangaroo Flat report released earlier this week shows an average 30,000 more people a year for 10 years would visit the proposed centre if it featured a 50m pool.

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landed: Funding was announced this week. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN “It will also provide better access for emergency and medical aircraft coming in and out of Bendigo.” Member for Bendigo Lisa Chesters said the airport had been the top ranked project for the National Stronger Regions Fund.

“That means the City Futures team in council nailed the assessment criteria for that fund. That is a huge tick for the city,” she said. The federal government investment is part of the $1 billion National Stronger Regions Fund.

Road funds to double GREATER Bendigo’s roads and small businesses are set to the benefit from this year’s federal government 2015/16 budget. Local roads are expected to be upgraded and repaired as part of the additional $350 million in the Roads to Recovery program budget. Member for Bendigo Lisa Chesters said it was a step in the right direction but “we just needed more of it”. “The doubling of funds is probably because there has been a slight extension of the rules. The funding criteria for blackspot funding and roads can be quite rigid. I’d like to see more projects qualify for that funding,” she said. “We have no shortage of blackspots in our area but that can only happen if we continue to expand the criteria of what is a blackspot. “It is cynical that there needs to be a certain number of fatalities before a blackspot can be funded. We need to see the federal government work with state and local governments to ensure we have the settings right for funding.” City of Greater Bendigo chief executive officer Craig Niemann said it was terrific the program’s funding had doubled to help council build and replace roads. Small businesses were also big winners in this year’s budget with tax cuts and incentives to assist their growth. Mr Niemann said any additional support to small business was greatly appreciated and would aid the local business community. “This is a good thing for our community and will help attract business within the region. Many local busi-

welcome news: Lisa Chesters. nesses can take the opportunity to use the tax benefits which will help them become more sustainable,” he said. Victorian Employers’ Chamber of Commerce and Industry chief executive Mark Stone said positive measures for small businesses included the reduction in the corporate tax rate, a tax discount for unincorporated businesses, asset write-off relief and support for start-ups. Ms Chesters said it was great to see the government “backflip on the instant tax write-off for small business”. “This means our local small businesses will be able to buy capital investment, up to $20,000 worth,” she said. “It will allow businesses to write-off quite expensive capital they need for their small business.”

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FUNDING for one extra critical care bed at Bendigo hospital was delivered in the 2015-16 state government budget. Another 160 patients will be able to be treated at the hospital with funding from the $200 million Hospital Beds Rescue Fund. Bendigo hospital currently has five critical care beds. Local families with young children will also benefit, with the reintroduction of the Parents’ Whooping Cough Vaccination Program’ starting from June 1 this year. The state budget also included $8.4 million to provide the vaccine for pregnant women from 28 weeks gestation, their partners and all guardians of newborn babies under six months.

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Roos causing Calder chaos

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KANGAROOS are increasingly becoming a problem for motorists on the Calder Freeway. Last year 6000 animals were recorded as being hit by vehicles in Victoria, a significant increase from the 4647 animals recorded the year before. Wildlife Victoria chief executive officer Karen Masson says that the number of calls concerning kangaroos in conflict with humans has doubled since December 2012. “This increase in conflict is both

a public health issue and a wildlife welfare issue that Wildlife Victoria is left to deal with on a daily basis, including the growing direct cost of darting these animals to enable their safe management,” she said. “On the Calder specifically, we have had a total of 123 kangaroos and wallabies reported to Wildlife Victoria over the last 12 months. “The only assistance police can offer is euthanasia of the animal with no training and poor weapons for the task, plus the added emotional component.” The actual number of incidents

is likely to be a lot higher as many do not get reported when animals are killed on impact, or when drivers fear repercussions.

plan for the most problematic areas in the state, but disappointingly nothing has been forthcoming to date,” she noted.

This increase in conflict is both a public health issue and a wildlife welfare issue Ms Masson said that more needs to be done to avoid the risks to human and animal lives. “We have been calling on the state and local governments to work with us on a kangaroo management

VicRoads regional director Mal Kersting said in spite of extensive high fencing animals are still able to get into the road area. “There are some sections of the Calder Freeway where wildlife can

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enter the road reserve, particularly near interchanges where it is not possible to install fencing,” he explained. “When kangaroos enter the road reserve near these locations it can be difficult for them to find an exit point or to relocate them. “We encourage all road users to report any incidents or road hazards they see by calling 13 11 70.” Motorists are advised to take extra care when driving at dawn, dusk and night as kangaroos are most active then.

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BENDIGO became the centre of a literary controversy on Monday evening when the Bendigo library cancelled the speaking arrangement it had made with David Day, the author of Paul Keating The Biography. Library spokesperson, Mark Hands said the engagement was cancelled because of the legal action taken by former prime minister Paul Keating against the unauthorised biography’s publisher, HarperCollins. In a written statement he said, “The Goldfields Library Corporation felt the most appropriate course of action was to respect the intent of this legally arranged agreement and cancel the talk that was to have been about this book.” After Mr Day and HarperCollins informed Dymocks Bookstore manager Harry Hart that the library talk had been cancelled, Mr Hart offered to host the event in his store. According to Mr Hart, the Paul Keating biography was not recalled but HarperCollins was required under the legal agreement to destroy existing copies held in their warehouse. A HarperCollins spokesperson said in the course of his research Mr Day requested interviews with Paul Keating which were refused. Post-publication, Mr Keating as-

RESILIENT: Author David Day. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN sured HarperCollins and the author that he does not suffer from dyslexia or reading difficulties, which HarperCollins and Mr Day accepted. These claims of dyslexia will be deleted in the next print run. Mr Day said that after making the required amendments, future editions of the 576-page book would only be reduced by some 200 or so words. “My publishers have told me I am not to say a word about the dyslexia issue. I’m not a lawyer and I’m keeping my head down,” he said. “However I can still talk about

other issues around the book. I would lie to say that I was surprised when the library cancelled the talk. “I think they were jumping at shadows. Libraries are about promoting ideas not stifling them. “My contention in the biography is that Paul Keating is an extraordinary man. “I think he showed self-confidence, ambition and courage. And he was a man of vision for Australia. He imagined a different Australia. I think we need another prime minister like him.” - Dianne Dempsey

FUNDRAISING in the Bendigo region is not an uncommon occurrence, whether it be for cancer sufferers or charitable institutions. But when the Weekly received a hand written letter from 12-year-old Zara Smith telling us she wanted to raise $20,000 for the Heart Foundation she really made an impact. In her letter Zara carefully explained that she had started raising money three years ago as part of the Axedale school’s Jump Rope for Heart program. It was ironic, as well as frightening, for the family that Zara’s Dad Jeff suffered his heart attack two years after Zara started her fund raising efforts. Zara’s parents Jeff and Rachel are immensely proud of their girl, as well as Zara’s brother Connor who has also participated in the Jump Rope for Heart program. “Zara has put a lot of time into finding sponsors. Sometimes I drive her around when she door

knocks,” Rachel says. “She has placed tins in heaps of shops around Bendigo as well.” “I’ve also sent out 300 letters to business people,” Zara says. Zara has an official book where she keeps a list of sponsors and a record of how many jumps she does. Her father Jeff also lent a hand last week when he had his substantial beard shaved off for a donation of $300. Jeff says that hospital staff at the Bendigo Health Care Group have been wonderful to him. “The care has been terrific,” he says. “But compared to other illnesses there is not a lot of fund raising for heart conditions.” Zara says you can donate online to her fund raising page and receive a tax receipt. Go to www.everydayhero. com/au/zara-s-jump-rope-forheart-fundraising. Alternatively contact Rachel Smith on 0413 469 547 to find out more.

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about enriching the learning experience we already offer. “The plan for the jointuse facility is that it will be finished by October next year. Our hopes would be that it becomes available for the 2016/17 cricket season.” Marist College Bendigo opened its doors for the first time this year, with 220 year seven and eight students enrolled at the school. “We are really committed to being an active member of the Maiden Gully community and our approach is that everything is a learning experience,” he said.

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STILL fearful, the Kangaroo Flat Community Leisure Centre Committee (KFCLCC) are fighting again to save the Browning Street centre from demolition. The centre’s fate remains in jeopardy as plans for the new multi-million-dollar aquatic centre are being finalised. The City of Greater Bendigo released a summary business case for the two aquatic centre options – a 50-metre or a 25m pool – and proposed to demolish the existing community centre. KFCLCC member Don McKinnon said they were not opposed to the new aquatic centre’s development but believed the two centres could coexist. “If council vote with the recommendation, it will get demolished. It probably only needs one of our ward councillors to stick by us but otherwise it’ll go,” he said.

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“We believe that is the fate if no one listens to us and sees the value of the centre.” For almost three years, the KFCLCC has been fighting to save the centre from demolition to pave way for the aquatic centre. “We see the existing centre as a community hub. We have lots of ideas about refurbishing it and there are no appropriate spaces in the aquatic centre plans to meet the same user needs,” Mr McKinnon said. “Council just need to have a

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WHY do we ride? It’s good for us, keeps us healthy, helps control our weight, it’s fun and so on. Mostly true, if boring! However, there is really only one answer on which most riders, even the professionals, agree. Coffee! On any morning at coffee shops around Australia, there will be one or more cyclists enjoying a wellearned coffee. This “lifegiving nectar of the gods” is the secret to many riders rolling out of bed at least an hour earlier than they would normally and hitting the road. How did coffee become part of the cycling culture? The stimulant nature of caffeine is one answer. The more accurate link between cycling and coffee is the social element. The social element of a coffee after a ride is too often undervalued. While riding, we sometimes have brief opportunities to converse with the cyclist next to us before we roll past. Other times we are too busy struggling for breath as we try and hold the wheel in front to be able to speak. After pushing or “pun-

SOCIAL STIMULANT: Coffee is the real reason cyclists get out of bed so early. Photo: DION JELBART ishing” ourselves for anywhere between 20 and 200 kilometres we need to recover. Recovery takes three forms: physical, mental and emotional. The physical is well discussed in other media by others with more knowledge. Mental recovery comes because of the concentration required to maintain the fluid integrity of the bunch. This can be exhausting and coffee provides a mental break and the opportunity to unwind. Emotional recovery is the social conversations. These conversations range from the serious – “I thought that ‘roo was gonna bring down the bunch!” and “the new bike is super stiff and light!” – through to the humorous – “Growing the winter coat on the

legs early this year?” These social conversations are enormously important in maintaining societal connectivity and emotional mental health. The opportunity to laugh at the respectful banter of others over coffee provides some with the release they need after a tough week. Many of the conversations that take place are open, honest and genuine and they can only occur when there is a sense of personal safety and trust. This trust is built through riding in the bunch and continued in the conversations over coffee. Coffee is more than a stimulant to most social riders. It’s the true reason we all crawl out of bed on cold and dark mornings to ride our bikes.

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CATHOLIC College Bendigo students have created activity bags for children at Bendigo hospital as part of their community service class project. Charlton Bendigo Bank and Toyworld have both gotten behind the initiative by supplying toys, bags and colouring books. CCB Student Kelsey Waldron said the bags will show children they are cared for. “We’re all really interested in helping kids. Hope-

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no reason they couldn’t organise one themselves.” Bendigo Health Foundation director Jane Anderson says the project will greatly benefit the children. “The hardest time for them is sitting in the emergency department waiting for diagnostics to be done,” she said. “That’s when they really need something to do.” Bendigo Health plans to continue working with the school on further fundraising activities throughout the year.

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Is a 25m pool adequate? I was pleased to know that after much uncertainty the Bendigo council are going to build the new aquatic and wellness centre. It will be a great community asset and very well patronised, judging by Ballarat’s experience with a similar centre. Since adding the warm water (hydrotherapy) pool in 2010 to their facility which also had a 25 metre pool, patronage has increased to the point where the 25m pool was struggling to cope with both swimming, and the aquatic exercise programs they would like to run, especially for seniors and the disabled. They recently added a 50m pool to the centre which can be divided into two, giving them the equivalent of three 25m pools. In the Ballarat Aquatic Strategy 2014 document, it is suggested that even this will be stretched in a decade or so. The cost of adding the 50m pool was over $9 million in a total spend of $13,850,000 which included other improvements and was over 18 per cent under budget. Building a 50m pool here now which could operate as two 25m pools would allow many more functions to take place at the same time and avoid the problems faced by Ballarat with overcrowding. Building a 50m pool for an extra $2.3m now instead of a 25m one would save millions in the longer term as there would be no need to increase the capacity for several decades. Some of the running costs could be covered by shortening the season of the Barnard Street pool. The new complex will have people just as enthused as with the opening of the library and new theatre and so the council needs to get this right from the outset. Ivan Bowman, Kangaroo Flat

Mothers all fired up On Mother’s Day 2015, Australian mothers were dealt a harsh blow. That day they learned of new tough government disincentives against women giving one-to-one mothering to their children. Aren’t the advantages to babies to have constant care from their mother obvious? And children want this intimate care to go on – not arbitrarily cut off at age 6 months. It’s unfair to speak of “non-working” mothers at home. Being at home with one’s child is the most important job of work that any person can possibly do.

Single-income married couples may have to make sacrifices, but it will be worth it. Arnold Jago, Nichols Point

Bendigo Airport saga The refusal of City of Greater Bendigo councillors to release the business case for the Bendigo Airport redevelopment continues to raise issues of concern. According to council documents the actual cost of the re-development is not $15m but $19.3m. $5m has been committed in this years’ budget from council funds and a further $5m from the state Government. These documents reveal that a further $5m is being sought from the Federal Government now approved, and another $4m for Stage 3 is “pending”. So council’s contribution will actually be more than $9m, not the $5m prominently announced in the local press. The Bendigo Airport Panel hearing report into the airport states the council submitted: “There is a misconception among residents that the proposed redevelopment will result in a dramatic and significant increase in aircraft movements. This is factually incorrect. It is forecast that there will be a gradual two per cent increase in aircraft movements per year, which is generally in line with projections for similarly sized general aviation aerodromes. An increase of this magnitude will be imperceptible to most people”. No wonder it is imperceptible, that is less than two additional aircraft movements per day. Perhaps the amount of economic development occurring as a result of expenditure of $19m plus will be imperceptible too. Not one iota of the economic benefits, referred to in the statements in the Panel Report, can be validated. Council documents estimate the economic impact of the expenditure of $15m (but in reality $19m plus), to be about $34m. All this is particularly insignificant, when the GDP of Greater Bendigo is more than ten billion dollars. How is the expenditure of $19m “value for money” when the present total income from the airport is estimated at about $125,000 a year? Are these acceptable bangs for expenditure of rate-payers bucks? I don’t think so. Put simply the sums do not add up and information is withheld from the public avoiding accountability and transparency. Once again ratepayers are being

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played as fools by the councillors of the City of Greater Bendigo. Is there something to hide? Colin Burns, Strathfieldsaye

Is society doomed? I recently spoke with Lisa Chesters at Epsom shopping centre and as one who cares deeply for the future of my grandchildren I was at least heartened to hear her say that some in our various parliaments have not forsaken the majority for political populism. It is not difficult to find media accounts of the disenfranchised and angry running amok among us and societally we need to sit back and think where we may eventually but not distantly end up. The rage is palpable and already at the surface as can be seen daily. Angry, drunk, drug addled and bereft of both opportunity and hope as elitism offers those already with opportunity beyond the reach of most with even more than they could really need. Cargo cult style television offers a tiny glimmer for a few but what a small group it actually is. Inane quiz shows, structured and planned outcomes in reality television and of course opportunity for washed up sportsmen (as opposed to sports women who prove not popular enough) and of course you might just get a phone call from a “celebrity” on the morning TV and win a few dollars which might in turn get you out of your immediate difficulties.

Meanwhile, those of us who proudly stand on the political left vote but wait in vain for someone with a social conscience to become a leader of our National Parliament and actually develop some policies based around fairness and equity. I heard on the radio recently that we have over 16,000 registered charities in this country yet we boast a per capita GDP approaching $40,000 annually. We rank around 15th by world standards in overall GDP yet we have so many poor and struggling we need 16,000 charities. Now, I understand that blokes with gold watch chains but no gold watch who call themselves economists will argue my figures, and feel free, but the fact is we are pretty wealthy overall however one must ask why are so many of us so poor as to require all this charity? Yes, it’s quite simplistic but the fact remains that fairness and equity in wealth distribution in this country is pretty ordinary overall. Result? Social upheaval, rage, violence, “escapism” in dozens of forms and when the egg finally hatches it will produce a nasty chick. If you think this is an exaggeration I suggest you google “revolutions” and read a tiny bit about how exploitation, class stratification, elitism and poverty creation eventually lead to chaos. Let the peasants eat cake and heads eventually roll (apologies to Marie Antoinette). We can actually change this even-

tuality by paying attention to health, education, skills training, the old, the disadvantaged and housing among others and with people like Lisa Chesters in our parliament we may just do that eventually and before the bell tolls its finality. I hope so anyway. Stephen Colbert,Wedderburn

HACC retention welcome I am delighted with the City of Greater Bendigo councillors’ decision to retain its Home and Community Care Service at least until this service is funded by the Commonwealth Government. I was one of the community members who spoke with the councillors, made recommendations which were also adopted by the council’s Positive Ageing Advisory Group and forwarded to the councillors. These recommendations included retention of the HACC Service until at least 2017; discussions with stable Bendigo Care Organizations; and investigations into the need in Bendigo for a ”One-Stop-Shop’ for people to enquire about options available to ease their particular circumstances. My research into the proposed Federal Government Fee Schedule for the new Commonwealth Home Support Program (to replace HACC by 2018) is of concern, especially for some community members who need frequency of services. Ruth Hosking, Bendigo

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Budget woes As far as federal budgets go, Joe Hockey’s second effort was certainly a lot better than his first. Moves to placate especially the small business sector will go to the heartland of conservative politics, but any positive boost to the government will be at least partially offset by the awkward handling of changes to paid parental leave. The small business community is a very big one here in Greater Bendigo, and that Opposition Leader Bill Shorten was quick to get on board the government’s positive policies for what’s often described as “the engine room of the economy” shows that in this instance, the government got it right. University graduates living overseas after completing their Australian taxpayer funded university education have also been captured in Mr Hockey’s net, so too welfare cheats, as the treasurer looks for savings least likely to offend, but most likely to have an impact on the nation’s bottom line. Cuts to foreign aid will be frowned upon internationally, especially as a nation as prosperous and successful as ours continues to enjoy arguably the best standards of living to be found anywhere in the world.

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Editorial Comment The government’s opponents claim there also some severe cuts to the university and health sectors that will likely do very little to win support for the coalition. But such is politics these days that the government can find ways to defend its planned changes and even point out what it says are actually increases in areas others would claim to be reductions in spending. Much of this then falls to the political point scoring Australians grew sick of a long time ago, and it is not a healthy indicator that so many Australians are so disengaged from politics at any and all levels. Only time will tell whether or not this is indeed a federal budget to take to an election, but it is doubtful. The polls are yet to give any significant indication that the government led by Tony Abbott would win an election. It’s not that long ago that Mr

Abbott was reduced to having to fend off a challenge from within his own party, a challenge that turned out to be from no one in particular. Victorians face a particularly interesting 18 months or so as the twin peaks of local government elections due later in 2016 and a federal election due by mid-January 2017. These milestones give each of us ample opportunity to think about what has been achieved by our political representatives in recent times, whether anything needs to change, and if so, who can be an agent of change that is change for the good. Budgets, like elections, should never be about what’s in it for me, but they should be about what’s right for our country. Our nation, and our economy, is being financially squeezed and no politician can these days afford to give away too much of what we do not have in order to win an election. Good policy, vision, courage and sound judgement are needed and in bipartisan quantities if we are to beat the challenges our nation currently faces. None of this comes easy, it won’t come without sacrifice and it won’t come without pain.

Pool in the slow lane Building a 25-metre indoor heated pool in this day and age is akin to investing in audio cassettes in the age of iTunes, or opting for video tape over blu-ray technology. If the City of Greater Bendigo cannot afford a 50m pool, then it shouldn’t build one. Surely, in this day and age the city can negotiate a settlement that allows it time to find further funding resources, with the knowledge and comfort that the state government contribution, and the community’s contribution, is secure.

Size does matter, and yes, so too does the cost In a worst-case scenario, we shouldn’t lose sight of the fact that council is yet to officially lodge a funding request with the federal government for this project, despite travelling to the national capital 12 months ago to lobby on behalf of the project. Having been advised that the Bendigo airport redevelopment stood a far better chance of gaining funding approval, council changed tack and as history now shows the ploy has been successful with $5 million from the National Stronger Regions Fund announced this week. The myth that had been perpetu-

ated that the federal government does not fund pools has also been forever smashed, with no fewer than three multi-million dollar pool facilities at Craigieburn, Parap and Gympie getting the nod in the same National Stronger Regions Funds round of funding as the Bendigo airport redevelopment. But the truth is, Bendigo does not need federal funding anymore though, if the Kangaroo Flat Community Enterprise submission to the 2015/16 Draft Budget is to be believed. The City of Greater Bendigo’s comment that the 25-metre pool meets the objectives of the 2010 Aquatic Facilities Strategy is technically correct, and it’s worth remembering that the model was premised upon the state and federal governments contributing just $6m to the overall $24m cost of the project. In other words, in 2015 we have the chance to get a pool twice the size for a contribution from ratepayers that is actually $5m less than it was back then. Size does matter, and yes, so too does the cost. Again, if we cannot afford a 50m pool, then let’s not rush to build something that will likely stand as a tribute to a lack of vision just as much it will a lack of dollars. I’m actually not sure there’s such a thing as a state-of-the-art 25m pool. It’s always going to be the worst option, not even the second best one. twitter@peterkennedy23 pk@bendigopublishing.com

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HAT a luxury having the indulgence of a blank screen waiting for a few hundred words of self indulgent ramblings. However, the life of a mature-aged advertorial writer is not as glamorous or as exciting as it appears, after thousands of words about superior service and a great range of products for all imaginable and unimaginable business ventures. This, combined with my grey receding hairline and once-athletic body taking on a more portly appearance, has forced me to become aware of my own total insignificance in the scheme of things. Especially when waiting diligently during the continual rounds of medical appointments for various ailments. A crowded, overheated, waiting room full of patients in various stages of shuffling off their mortal coil is the perfect location to contemplate the meaning of life, or lack of, depending on your prognosis. Mandatory wall mounted

flat-screen televisions flicker day and night through commercial content devoid of meaning along with banal muzak or elevator music with minds absently focussed on its never ending content. A quick glance around at patients’ or customers’ faces has one’s imagination running rampant, or mine anyway, with the fanciful thoughts of lives cherished and opportunities missed. After all, it wouldn’t really take too much imagination to get us all groovin’ to a different beat no matter what your age or condition. In my case, it’s an ideal opportunity to relive

my youth with Janis Joplin’s distinctive whisky-and tobacco-strained voice filling the cardiologist’s waiting room with Take A Piece Of My Heart being followed by the electrifying and unmistakable opening chords of the Rolling Stones’ Start Me Up. A must for any pacemaker clinic and sure to bring a smile to many a worried brow. Come to think of it, Can’t Get No Satisfaction or Cat Stevens’ Can’t Keep It In could be the ideal choice for erectile dysfunction clinics throughout the land too. Psychologists’ waiting rooms could lead with Zoot’s famous cover of the Beatles’

themselves in their respective fields of work. Two in Tune will be on exhibition until August 2.

Eleanor Rigby and his lonely people before Simon and Garfunkel’s Bridge Over Troubled Water or the Bee Gees’ How Do You Mend A Broken Heart? No matter what your age or stage in life there is bound to be a muzak tape and youtube clip for your demographic. And if things really get bad don’t forget the church or the funeral home with Norman Greenbaum’s one hit wonder Spirit In The Sky from 1969 to really get all the relations and friends clapping along to your inevitable departure. - Nick Atyeo

N exciting new exhibition called Two in Tune will be officially opened in the Bendigo Visitor Centre’s Living Arts Space at 2pm this Saturday, May 16. The Two in Tune exhibition features the work of artist/printmaker Bridget Farmer and ceramicist Minna Graham and will be opened by well-known Bendigo ceramic artist and educator Garry Bish. Hailing from Belfast in Northern Ireland, Bridget Farmer took her love of drawing to a new level when she discovered the pleasures of printmaking at an Australian Print Workshop course in Melbourne. Bridget has an obsession with Australian birds and brings to her work a freshness and liveliness that is cleverly captured in her etchings. Minna Graham’s ceramics have a strong connection with the environment, its extremes and diversity. Minna makes functional tableware with a sculptural twist, the designs are captivating in their simplicity with striking tactile qualities and subtle transitions through the use of glaze and finish. Both artists currently reside in the Daylesford/ Hepburn Springs area of Central Victoria and are forging distinctive careers for

What makes Bendigo a great city?

HAT is it that makes Bendigo a great city? That’s the question renowned architect Rob McGauran will explore in his presentation on the legacy exemplified through the work of William Charles Vahland. Come along to The Capital, Wednesday, May 20 from 6pm-7.30pm and hear Mr McGauran reflect on Vahland’s role in laying the foundations of architectural excellence for Bendigo. Attendees will also be invited to pin their own ideas to a giant “what might make Bendigo a great city” map. Mr McGauran’s contention is that Bendigo’s continued success can be traced back to the arrival of Vahland in 1854. Mr McGauran heads the master planning, design advocacy and urban design disciplines at MGS Architects – the team behind the new Bendigo Library. For more information or to register to attend the event, contact the City’s place manager Phil DeAraugo on 5434 6000 or p.dearaugo@bendigo.vic. gov.au

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IRTON Grammar junior school students hit high notes this week with lessons from one of Australia’s pre-eminent violin and viola experts. John Quaine conducted three music workshops with the year two to six students on Monday. With more than 25 years of performing and teaching experience, Mr Quaine shared his recording and performing expertise. Girton’s acting head Robyn MacCulloch said exposing children to string instruments early helped foster a lifetime love

EUREKA!: Danny Cole and David O’Brien. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

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he 160th anniversary of the 1854 Eureka Stockade treason trials will be celebrated with a scripted reenactment at Bendigo Supreme Court on Saturday. The Eureka: Democracy on Trial show comes on the back of two performances in March at the Supreme Court in Melbourne. The same cast of, predominately Melbourne-based barristers, will be performing in Bendigo as part of the Victorian Law Foundation’s Law Week. Director and barrister Kylie WestonScheuber says the production will attract those interested in law, history and theatre. “As anyone who has been to court will know, the courtroom is itself something of a theatre, involving a mix of

drama, costume and tradition,” she said. “We have costumes from the period, and a judge and barristers in traditional garb. “We also have an amazing Irish fiddler, Chris Fitzgerald, playing live Irish music during the show.” The one hour performance seeks to accurately reflect the reality of the twoday trial, while engaging the audience by inviting some viewers to sit in the jury box. “We have selected witnesses from the original trial who bring events to life through their first-hand accounts – including a police spy, a magistrate, a gold-broker’s assistant, a miner and a reverend,” Ms Weston-Scheuber said. “Because Timothy Hayes (and the other 12 men who were tried) were

all charged with treason, the death penalty was a real possibility. “This reenactment therefore gives a unique insight into what it looks like to see a person on trial for their life.” The show is produced by BottledSnail Productions, which is the Melbourne legal industry theatrical project company. All barristers, solicitors, law students and legal support staff are welcome to participate in the legal productions. Eureka: Democracy on Trial performances will be held at 11am and 2.30pm with tickets available at www. ticketbooth.com.au - Bridgette Barry-Murphy

of music. “All of our year two students learn a string instrument and our junior school students have the opportunity to perform in either our superstrings or pocostrings groups,” she said. “Having professional musicians like Mr Quaine teach the students their instrument is memorable and invaluable on many levels. “It’s really inspiring for the students to hear all about the life of a musician and for them to learn some of the finer points about playing their chosen string instrument.”

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Aussie support base who have followed Alt-J since their debut Melbourne show two and a half years ago. Talking was minimal as the British boys let their gritty but refined music speak for itself. Gus and Joe’s voices are impressive to say the least, their harmonies layered perfectly over punchy drums and crucial keyboards. With each member equally positioned at the forefront of the stage – in front of an impressively complimentary lightshow – the band gave audiences a remarkably intimate

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MOTHER’S DAY CLASSIC

Thank you Bendigo SUNDAY’S wet and cold weather was never going to stop about 2000 people from turning out to support the annual Mother’s Day Classic fun run and walk events at Strathdale.

The Classic is a major fundraiser for breast cancer research, and the importance of the cause to so many meant organisers were once again left stunned at the success of the event.

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MOTHER’S DAY CLASSIC Bendigo Mother’s Day Classic 2015 4km run results Name

Finish time

WOMEN Tarren Tullie Ruby Josie Danielle Eve Terri Suzanne Bella Gayleene Lauren Aimee Jo Lisa Riley Michelle Katie Louise Kathryn Lucinda Amanda Rebecca Cathy Serena Jacinta Dannielle Jazlin Holli Charlotte Natasha Mia Susan Chelsea Angela Michelle Melissa Suzanne Karen Liv Amy Eilish Katie Arlene Nardine Nicole Verity Makaelah Carol Victoria Jess Adele Kate Sue Alyssia Karen Angela Tiffany Tahlia Ella Cassandra Janine Natalie Lauren Kristy Mandy Cassandra Soren Tess Gianna Kerri

VALETTI ROWE MCCUBBIN AITKEN GREEN HINCHLIFFE GADSDEN-BROWN PEDROTTI LIVINGTON CROSS WHITE DEAN LYTHGO MILBURN LYTHGO DILLON RICHARDS HEAGNEY TERRY PAY PAY PERRIS GRAY MATHEWS SEXTON FEAR FURLETTI MATHEWS GILL-SYMONS NALLY HARVEY HOLT OLDHAM LANGAN KILLEN FITZPATRICK QUINLAN REID ROUSE DEAN BURTON ARCURI CAHOON ROBINSON CLOSTER CLARKE REDDEN MCDONALD GRYLLS TROLLOPE MULDOON WALTON ARCURI PAYNTING MURRAY FRANCE FRANCE FINCH TUCKERMAN BUTCHER PELLY RICHARDSON FITZPATRICK SGARIOTO ANDERSON VOGT WILLIAMS MORO SCHINTLER

00:16:23 00:17:02 00:18:27 00:18:37 00:18:43 00:18:50 00:18:52 00:19:21 00:19:35 00:19:35 00:19:53 00:20:00 00:20:06 00:20:15 00:20:36 00:20:41 00:20:43 00:20:45 00:20:45 00:20:46 00:20:46 00:20:49 00:20:49 00:21:10 00:21:11 00:21:24 00:21:28 00:21:29 00:21:38 00:21:39 00:21:42 00:21:47 00:21:51 00:21:53 00:21:55 00:21:55 00:21:58 00:22:01 00:22:04 00:22:13 00:22:23 00:22:36 00:22:37 00:22:37 00:22:40 00:22:40 00:22:48 00:22:50 00:22:55 00:23:07 00:23:07 00:23:09 00:23:14 00:23:17 00:23:24 00:23:25 00:23:25 00:23:33 00:23:39 00:23:39 00:23:41 00:23:41 00:23:45 00:23:47 00:23:48 00:23:55 00:23:55 00:23:57 00:23:59

Name Vicki Evangeline Zoe Nikki Louise Jodie Stevie Sienna Kylie Jen Elodie Gabby Jane Karen Jill Amy Emma Yvonne Catherine Amanda Isabella Donna Marcella Varlee Della Julie Tanya Tully Andrea Danielle Michelle Georgia Jane Megan Melanie Alysha Felicity Alison Glenda Holly Amanda Debra Kendall Lee Kellie Stacey Ali Cath Maisy Ivy Debbra Jorja Tammy Samantha Matilda Christine Kylie Gemma Narelle Amanda Jennah Bree Jemma Avril Rebecca Tandia Ella Janelle Toni

Finish time NAUGHTON MONTEITH JOHNSTON KETTERER MURRAY HERBERT HUCKER MONICHINO TELFORD TURELLO PIEPER MULQUINY EDDY EVENNETT REECE WRIGGLESWORTH HETHERINGTON WELCH COLLINS BULLOW MONICHINO HOLT CARR NIHILL NIHILL BULGER MITCHELL MCADAM-MOORE STOLTZ GILMORE GYTON-TAYLOR SIMONS WILKINSON SIMONS MCCARTHY MAWSON JARVIS SORLIE ELLIOTT MCPHEE HURSE CORMACK HERBERT BOVA AVEYARD MCCURDY PIEPER WILLIAMS HARROP HARROP WRIGHT VANDENBERG FEAR VANDENBERG PARKER CONROY MORRISSEY MCPHEE MCPHEE WATSON LEECH WHITTLE COATES DOLPHIN DOHERTY PERRIS KALMS MATHEWS BRANDIE

00:24:02 00:24:05 00:24:12 00:24:20 00:24:21 00:24:33 00:24:34 00:24:35 00:24:37 00:24:44 00:24:45 00:24:46 00:24:46 00:24:49 00:24:50 00:24:54 00:25:03 00:25:07 00:25:08 00:25:09 00:25:18 00:25:21 00:25:28 00:25:28 00:25:29 00:25:32 00:25:32 00:25:33 00:25:33 00:25:35 00:25:35 00:25:41 00:25:43 00:25:43 00:25:44 00:25:45 00:25:45 00:25:47 00:25:47 00:25:54 00:25:59 00:26:00 00:26:01 00:26:04 00:26:07 00:26:07 00:26:10 00:26:14 00:26:14 00:26:20 00:26:28 00:26:29 00:26:31 00:26:31 00:26:33 00:26:35 00:26:37 00:26:46 00:26:48 00:26:49 00:26:49 00:26:50 00:26:52 00:26:54 00:27:10 00:27:13 00:27:23 00:27:25 00:27:27

Name Pam Janine Julie J'aime Gail Rosa Margaret Lily May Jane Carly Ann Nicole Harriet Paige Kate Haydee Tamika Ava Skye Fiona Siobhan Karin Peyton Demi Hannah Sophie Jessie Rebecca Cindy Jess Sophie Alicia Kristy Skye Narelle Kerry Deb Rachel Jordi Ebony Vicki Kellie Alicia Michelle Louise Adele Carly Bethany Sue Zoe Anne Donna Georgia Maree Breanna Jodie Cassandra Celeste Natalie Sue Toni Susan Diana Nakia Rosemary Karen Ayesha Annabelle Lilli

Finish time MAWSON ANDREWS TYLER BARRY PAXTON WILLIAMS CONDON KIRBY FONG TINGLEY TREW MAYES DICKSON LOCK MCADAM DICKSON BERGER TERRY GATT SHEPPERBOTTOM BARBER WILLIAMSON HERBERT CAHOON SLOOTJES MADDERN MADDERN PHILLIPS MADDERN MACCALLUM HOWARD SLORACH KEIGHRAN HUTCHINSON GUIDICE WALSH MCDERMOTT LONDON HOLT BUTCHER HARRINGTON CORBOY GILES BIELENY DOBINSON MCGAFFIN ROBINSON JARVIS DOHERTY REILLY HUGHS MORTIMER SKINNER O'HARA BARKER MILTON LUXMOORE COOK FITZGERALD MCLEAN WRIGHT MONTEITH STUCHBREE WILLCOCK KENNEDY SMITH BROWN MCPHEE CAIRNS

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Name Jayneka Jayde Kristi Jenny Jessica Phoebe Jaynette Isabella Jenny Elise Terrie Abby Rebecca Rhonda Genevieve Nicole Piper Cassandra Jacqueline Tamara Donna Belinda Mary Louise Jo Jayde Jane Lila Raelene Maree Mj Fran Tayla Katie Natasha Kathy Dayna

Finish time CAIRNS 00:34:47 MIERS 00:34:59 MIERS 00:35:00 BEVANS 00:35:08 BRAGG 00:35:38 COOK 00:35:44 ROBINS 00:36:01 BOWLES 00:36:24 NUSKE 00:36:43 MCKENZIE-WALLACE 00:36:59 TULLIS 00:37:01 TUCKERMAN 00:37:11 LAMBIE 00:37:24 REILLY 00:37:24 AITKEN 00:38:37 WILSON 00:38:46 NALLY 00:40:10 WRIGHT 00:40:13 BUTTON 00:40:14 WRIGHT 00:40:17 PIPPIN 00:41:34 PEARSON 00:42:06 FULLARTON 00:42:22 MULQUINY 00:42:23 DOLPHIN 00:42:31 BATTERSBY 00:42:52 WATERSON 00:43:24 HOFFMAN 00:44:01 EDWARDS 00:44:32 WILLIAMS 00:45:18 SOKEL 00:45:53 WILLIAMS 00:48:00 DEAN 00:48:52 HUGGINS 00:51:15 MCCONNELL 00:56:23 MIERS 00:57:53

MEN Alexander Lachlan Simon Dean Daniel Phil Brad Mark Geoff Huw Lachlan Daniel Matthew Andrew Roy Jasper Rob Brady Neil Ethan Peter Hamish Luke Ilon Ryan Andrew Geoff Riley Brett Ian Andrew

EVANS CARR BROWN BROWN DEVINE BROWN HINTON SAXON JORDAN ROUSE DILLON CARR SAXON WALKINGTON STYLES MCCUBBIN KETTERER STEVENS WELCH GRAY GRAY WALL BARRY LIVINGTON KALMS DEAN SHAW MILBURN DOBBIN MATHEWS BROWN

00:13:35 00:14:11 00:15:33 00:16:41 00:16:58 00:17:03 00:17:37 00:18:03 00:18:04 00:18:05 00:18:06 00:18:36 00:18:37 00:18:45 00:18:49 00:18:54 00:18:56 00:18:56 00:18:59 00:19:21 00:19:22 00:19:27 00:19:29 00:19:35 00:19:57 00:20:00 00:20:05 00:20:15 00:20:18 00:20:44 00:20:44

Name Tyler John Damian Mason Reuben Max Avery Solomon Scott Harrison Glenn Peter Jason Aidan Tom Matt Harrison Zak Jason Alan Phil Chris Jayden Kade Cameron Peter Alex Nash Colin Mark Troy William Nicholas Thomas Peter Alexander Travis Mitchell Greg Toby Isaac Will Danielle Ross Joe Tom Greg Ross Andrew Ben Dan Dylan Brock Jamie Daniel Jacob William Darcy Bruce Paul

Finish time GRAY O'CONNOR BELL WOODWARD MONTEITH ROWE MCDERMID GIBBS MILBURN MILBURN REILLY DJAJIC CHISLETT KALMS ROBINSON MCDERMOTT WRIGGLESWORTH LYTHGO FINCH WILKINSON LOBB BAKER SHEEAN HUTCHINSON WRIGGLESWORTH WRIGHT WELCH LYTHGO WRIGHT SIMONS STUCHBREE WILLIAMSON O'CONNOR WILLIAMS WILLIAMS PEAK HOLT GRIFFIN HARRINGTON PURCELL GRIFFIN BOWLES BOWLES MORTIMER FITZGERALD FITZGERALD WILLIAMS MCPHEE KETTERER BOWLES BOWLES NUSKE TUCKERMAN WILLIAMS MURRAS SMITH KNIGHT WILLIAMS SOKEL SOKEL

00:20:46 00:21:00 00:21:01 00:21:15 00:21:40 00:21:50 00:21:54 00:22:03 00:22:04 00:22:04 00:22:06 00:22:25 00:22:31 00:22:31 00:22:54 00:22:58 00:23:19 00:23:22 00:23:36 00:23:42 00:23:52 00:23:52 00:24:11 00:24:34 00:24:49 00:24:58 00:25:06 00:25:44 00:25:59 00:26:09 00:26:27 00:28:39 00:29:11 00:29:12 00:29:14 00:29:17 00:29:22 00:29:29 00:29:29 00:29:33 00:29:34 00:29:59 00:30:02 00:30:39 00:31:20 00:31:20 00:31:38 00:33:29 00:34:42 00:36:23 00:36:25 00:36:46 00:37:13 00:37:16 00:38:35 00:39:38 00:39:38 00:40:10 00:45:51 00:45:51

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MOTHER’S DAY CLASSIC Bendigo Mother’s Day Classic 2015 8km run results Name

Finish time

WOMEN Sarah Rebecca Samara Sarah Jenni Lyn Amanda Alicia Jill Jessica Jenny Gemma Paige Sally Glenn Chloe Chelsea Beth Julie Trinity Sarah Susie Maree Carissa Julie Yasmin Justine Anne Maree Kerrie Maree Lee Katie Tania Peta Laura Julie Donna Belinda Danielle Jorja Josie Claire Theresa Lucy Sonya Janet Hayley Toni Jade Nicola Kerry Ann Danna Tracie Samantha Gibbs Darcee Leisha Melissa Lou Emily Terri Ashleigh Yvonne Helen Jennifer Megan Jayne

BYRNE WILKINSON SCARFF WILLIS BILKEY DEAN BOWDEN BILBROUGH WILKIE PETHYBRIDGE METCALF ARCHER DAVIS MONICHINO MONICHINO BAILEY LYNDON LAVERY BROWN SANDERSON CRUTCH YOUNG O'CONNOR KEAMS FLYNN THOMAS HARRINGTON PHOEBE CAIN CLARKE PLATT BOVA PARKER PEARSE JENKINS NIELD LOCK SKINNER VAN ZELST MICHIELSEN O'BRIEN JENKINS MCCULLOUGH REEN RODDA WALKER HODNETT MORCOM ABBISOGNI RITCHI MULQUINY BONE HAMMER WELLS BOLDISTON BOSTON MATILDA BROWN MAGGS PECKHAM BRAY BIBBY KETTERER EDINGTON WELCH ATTRILL BOAK TREWHEUA SPROULE

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Name Donna Helen Lisa Elisha Louise Nerissa Sharon Claire Emily Kirsty Nadene Lorrian Kerry Stacey Vikkie Mandy Carrie Kiraly Julie Narelle Samara Alana Amanda Erin Rhonda Judy Andrea Jacana Natalie Barb Talitha Casey Kerryn Chantelle Susan Clare Kelsey Holly Ifrin Darren Vanessa Tyla Brenda Laura Melanie Penny Holly Annaliese Wendy Kellie Yvonne Ruby Richelle Catherine Nicole Kristin Karen Susan Megan Hazel Stephanie Tia-Lee Cassie Elise Andi Kayleen Ann Leanne Melissa Jenna

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Finish time FORTE LEES HALL ROSS HALL CARIER RYAN BEHRENS RYAN KALMS MACDONALD BECKETT RYAN MACDONALD TYBEN CHILCOTT MORGAN BECKETT HERBERTSON SKIDMORE FINCH VAUGHAN SHOWLER WILLIAMS SCHULTZ FITT DEANE GORDON KENT CORNELL BURGE MILLER HARRINGTON CHATTERTON O'BRIEN FOUNTAIN RISDALE BAMBROUGH MAHARUDIN HARTLAND HEALY FELTWELL MILLER MILLER CLARK WALL HAYS BARTY CARMAN HARDINGE WRIGGLESWORTH WALSH WELLS PETHYBRIDGE VAN ZEYL FISHLEY MCGOWAN CONDON KEALY SHEEHAN PELL HENDERSON JOHNSON NALLY FLETCHER KELLY LANSBERRY ALDERSON MATHESON HERRING

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Bridget Sue Natalie Tara Kate Jodie Kirsty Sarah Lorri Donna Georgie Maree Roberta Gayle Kerry Kerrie Amanda Megan Brigid Jordy Belinda Lisa Linda Cass Nicky Alex Kerryn Sian Julie Jacqueline Rachel Tayla Reilly Belinda Ruby Emma Kerry-Anne Michelle Michele Judith Kim Rachel Jess Gail Emily Calie Nikki Kim Kerrie Frances Kathy Jane Kelly Jessica Deanne Lucy Stephanie Tegan Jessica Robin Rebecca Kay

Finish time CHAMBERS WILLCOCK GRIBBLE CRAMER MCADAM HARRINGTON CAMPBELL CAIL BISSETT GUILLE BROWN MATHESON MATHERS SAUNDERS MCCUSKEY WIRGES TURNBULL REILLY GUILLE WEBB OEHMS POOLE KRISTIANSEN DAVIS PIERCE PIERCE HEALY JAMES TZAROS MURPHY HARDINGE JOHNSTON JOHNSTON HOLDEN CANEDO WEIR HAMILTON PARRY MCLAUGHLIN WEIR CHEATLEY CARR MURRAY BURTON PURTON ANDREWS KNIGHTON MAWSON HARTLAND FRASER SESSIONS ANDERSON WILSON CUNNINGHAM HENDERSON WALL RUCK HOBBS PORTON GRAY PETHYBRIDGE WILSON

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BIELENY CRAMERI BROPHY SOMERVILLE FEUERHERDT

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MEN Michael Luke Luke Dm Craig

Name Craig Brian Matthew Scott Victor Lachlan Braydon Jason Steve Lachlan Greg Josef Marcus Ross Michael Peter Stephen Jeff Travis Sam Mick James Stephen Scott Andrew Paul Caleb Jason Tim Hayden Chris Lucas Damien Zach Nick Ben Ian Kevin Ross Craig Beau Brian Angus Stephen Damian Michael Damien Jason Stephen Nathaniel Hunter Jaimie Anthony Alex Rhys Kelly Greg Paul Richard Heath Justin Mark Merlin Phillip Russell Darius Stephen Marty Jeff Hayden

Finish time GREEN WATSON LE NEPREU GILBERT COOK HOLDEN POOLE GILBERT MONIGATTI CHAPMAN CARTER STOLTZ GROSE CHIAPPAZZO GILBERT KUHONE HIBBIT PETHYBRIDGE COLLEY LACY TALBOT NIELD MCCONNELL MCLEOD EVELY CONNOLY VAN COOTEN RICHTER BARE SHEARER HUGGINS PHELPS MCINERNEY RITCHI HAYS VAN ZEYL MCGAFFIN DE VRIES WEIR GRAHAM RITCHI CORNELL MCPHERSON SCHINTLER HOLDEN TURNER BROWNE ANDERTON TURNER ORCHARD ORCHARD ORCHARD MCDERMOTT KHAROOFA CARMAN MCCUSKEY KEARN LAURSEN SCHULTZ CAIL OEHMS COSTELLO TZAROS ARROWSMITH HEALY HEALY MCLAUGHLIN OLSEN FRASER NIELSEN

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MOTHER’S DAY FUN: Participants at the classic. Photos: CHRIS JACOBS

T hank You!

All of us here at the locally owned Bendigo Athlete’s Foot store would like to sincerely thank all the organisers and volunteers that braved the elements, and gave their time to help make this day such fun and a wonderful success.

The Athletes Foot - Bendigo 293-295 Hargreaves Mall Phone: 5441 8064 www.theathletesfoot.com.au/bendigo

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MOTHER’S DAY CLASSIC BENDIGO BENDIGO 3 Dillon St 3 Dillon St 2

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Contact: Phil Contact: White Phil 0417White 055 950 0417 055 950 Contact: Phil Contact: White Phil 0417White 055 950 0417 055 950 Contact: Wallace Contact: Cairns Wallace 0419Cairns 531 841 0419 MANDURANG MANDURANG SOUTH SOUTH CALIFORNIA CALIFORNIA GULLY GULLY Web ID: 642699 Web ID: 642699 Web ID: 646585 Web ID: 646585 Web ID: 648620 Web ID: 38 Harpers 38 Rd Harpers Rd 18 Batten 18 St Batten St FOR SALE FOR BY AUCTION SALE BY 11th AUCTION MAY 11th @ 10.30 MAY @ 10.30 FOR SALE FOR NOWSALE OR BY NOW AUCTION OR BY 8th AUCTION JUNE @ 8th 10.30 JUNE @ 10.30 $320,000-$340,000 $320,000-$34

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Renovated family home with new carpet & tiled floors. Updated, tiled kitchen looks out into the dining & family room. A second living area, indoor party/BBQ area with full kitchen, palmed alfresco area & fenced solar heated pool, 6m x 8m shed. All this on a 758m2 approx. block.

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$625,000-$649,000 $625,000-$649,000

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Contact: Jacinta McIvor 0418 592 228 Web ID: 601660

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Contact: Jacinta Contact: McIvor Jacinta 0418 McIvor 592 228 0418 592 228 STRATHFIELDSAYE Contact: Danny Contact: Clarke Danny 0417Clarke 006 056 0417 006 056 STRATHFIELDSAYE QUARRY QUARRY HILL HILL -SUBDIVIDABLE (STCA)! Web ID: 601660 Web ID: 601660 Web ID: 640534 Web ID: 640534

• Main bdrm with WIR & ensuite • 2 living areas plus alfresco 3 23 22 2 4 24 42 4 3 23 • Open plan kitchen/dining/family OPEN: SAT OPEN: SAT 1.00-1.30 EASY TO LIVE IN, EASY TO LET OUT! VIEWS & 1.00-1.30 POSITION - HOSPITAL PRECINCT! • Ducted heating & SEE cooling SEE EDITORIAL EDITORIAL Pg 12 Pg 12 • Multi-level townhouse • Balcony with great views • Only 11 yrs old on 820m2 approx. Re-stumped, re-wired & re-plumbed, this home offers PFB, b.i.robe • Low maintenance • Study area upstairs & ensuite to main, updated kitchen, dishwasher & w.i.pantry, dining/ $319,000-$349,000 • Open plan kit-meals-living area • Cellar family area & large living area, ducted heat & cooling. On a low Contact: Wallace Cairns 0419 531 841 • Beautiful alfresco area • Magnificent ensuite Web ID: 635554 maintenance block close to shops & schools. Expected rental $270 pw.

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2B Honeysuckle 3a Thunder St 55 Orlando St 207-209 Holdsworth Rd • Main bdrm • Main withbdrm WIR &with ensuite WIR & ensuite St $239,000 - $249,000 $550,000-$580,000 4 areas 4 alfresco 4 2 4 4 2 2 3 2 1 • 2 living • 22 living plus areas plus alfresco OPEN: SAT 11.30-12.00 OPEN: SAT 9.45-10.15 • Open plan• Open kitchen/dining/family plan kitchen/dining/family D TO EASY LIVETO IN,LIVE EASYIN,TO EASY LET TO OUT! LET OUT! VIEWS &VIEWS POSITION & POSITION - HOSPITAL - HOSPITAL PRECINCT! PRECINCT! • Ducted heating • Ducted & cooling heating & cooling CEEASY RI 2 CE 2 P • Multi-level • Multi-level townhousetownhouse • Balcony with • Balcony great with viewsgreat views • Only 11 yrs • Only old on 11 820m yrs oldapprox. on 820mDUapprox. Re-stumped, Re-stumped, re-wired & re-wired re-plumbed, & re-plumbed, this home offers this home PFB, offers b.i.robe PFB, b.i.robe • Low maintenance • Low maintenance • Study area • Study upstairs area upstairs RE & ensuite to & main, ensuite updated to main,kitchen, updated dishwasher kitchen, dishwasher & w.i.pantry, & w.i.pantry, dining/ dining/ $319,000-$349,000 $319,000-$349,000 kit-meals-living plan kit-meals-living area • Cellar area • Cellar family & large area living & large area,living ducted area, heat ducted & cooling. heat On & cooling. a low On a low • Open plan• Open Contact: Wallace Contact: Cairns Wallace 0419 Cairns 531 841 0419 531 841 areafamily OPEN: 12.15-12.45 OPEN: SAT 9.45-10.15 • Beautiful •alfresco Beautiful area alfresco area • Magnificent • Magnificent ensuite ensuite Web ID:SAT 635554 Web ID: 635554 maintenance maintenance block closeblock to shops close&to schools. shops Expected & schools.rental Expected $270rental pw. $270 pw. RELOCATE NEAR THE KANGAROO KANGAROO FLAT FLAT LAKE!

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Contact: Jacinta McIvor 0418 592 228 Web ID: 641049

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Web ID: 640534

$315,000-$330,000

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1/3 Minto 1/3 StMinto St $315,000-$330,000 $315,000-$330,000

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$625,000-$649,000

Contact: Terry Clarke 0418 323 126

Web ID: 630459

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VARIETY of hands-on specialist cooking classes will be hosted by the Country Women’s Association of Victoria on Saturday May 30 when they visit Bendigo for their state conference. The CWA will be sharing their cooking knowledge and secrets throughout three masterclasses including making sponges, scones and jams, cheese making and a fermentation and paleo session. The classes are hosted by experts in their field and qualified judges of cooking as

they share their knowledge, hints and practices. Anna Kate Pizzini, who completed her first cheese making course 15 years ago and has been making cheese from home since, will host a hands on demonstration and workshop to teach the basics of making Camembert cheese. Students will learn a variety of traditional cheese making techniques such as culturing, adding rennet, cutting curd, hooping out, flipping, salting and maturing,

what’s on... Starts this week Bendigo Competitions Society Inc: 90th Annual Eisteddfod. Bendigo South East Secondary College, Ellis Street, Flora Hill. Tickets $3 to$15. Details: www.bendigocomps. org.au Saturday, May 16 Family Bush Dance: Bendigo East Hall, 8pm. Old Time and Bush Dances with music by Emu Creek Bush Band. Adults $8, under 16 free. Bring a plate of supper. Details: 5442 1153. Bendigo Jailhouse Rockers Club Inc Supper dance: Strathdale Community Centre, Crook Street, Bendigo. Tickets

including a taste testing of the cheese as it ripens and a take home sample. The fermentation and paleo masterclass will be hosted by executive raw food chef and chocolatier Cat Cannizzaro, who provides raw masterclasses internationally and has her recipes featured in Peter Evans cookbooks, Healthy Everyday and Paleo Everyday. Cannizzaro is the creator of the WildRaw food preparation principles and resources and is Australia’s leading raw

food gourmet chef, focussed on teaching and sharing the knowledge of how to make raw and cooked vegan and vegetarian foods. The masterclass will feature raw recipes such as raw mousse cheesecake and truffles using plant protein, and the art of fermentation and cultured foods to create a healthy digestive system. Classes range from $55 to $100, with take home gifts and show bags included. For more information: www. bendigotourism.com

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$18 or $15 member’s pre paid. BYO drinks and nibbles. Supper, tea and coffee provided. Details: 0448 016 787.

open days: Midday to 5pm. Part of Victorian Law Week 2015. Details: 5476 2673.

California Gully Primary School Garage Sale: 9am onwards. Books, furniture, household items and more on sale.

Sunday, May 17 Bendigo Family History Group: Bendigo Library, 259 Hargreaves Street. 1.30pm. All welcome.

Saturday Night Dance: Spring Gully Hall. 8pm to midnight. Music by Bitz’N’Pieces band. Raffle and prizes. $9. Proceeds to various charities. All welcome. Details: 5444 2953.

Afternoon Tea Charity Dance: Spring Gully Hall, 135 Spring Gully Road, Bendigo. 1.30pm to 5pm. $7. A plate of afternoon tea to share. Raffles with proceeds to Bendigo Health. Details: 5444 2953.

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by Ellinghaus Weill. 52 Mitchell St carpark. $10pp includes morning tea and coffee. Details: 5441 6090.

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Thursday, May 21 Old Time Dance: Eaglehawk Senior Citizens Rooms, Darling St. 8pm to 11pm. $5. Details: 5442 1815. CWA Kangaroo Flat Branch meeting: Uniting Church, Church Street, Kangaroo Flat. 1.30pm. All welcome. Bendigo Multiple Births Association information session: Holy Trinity Church hall. 7pm. Expectant parents welcome. Free.

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WITZERLAND, as is well known, is divided into administrative regions referred to as Cantons. One of the Cantons is called Nidwalden and is situated almost in the geographic centre of the country. It was from the Canton of Nidwalden in a district referred to as Oberdorf and its many surrounding villages that the workers haled, for the Australian Swiss Manufacturing Company at Bendigo. The Swiss workers had a direct financial interest in the manufacturing plant which was set up in 1931 at the Hargreaves Street site. Oberdorf was predominantly German- speaking and at the time of our factory’s establishment it had a population of about 2000. Almost half of the land in the region was given over to agriculture and there were also significant forests surrounding the villages. Small scale manufacturing occurred in the villages mentioned, this included watch cases. These watch cases were then sent to other centres where the mechanical watch movements were made. Just like in Bendigo, the two main watch components were assembled ready for sale. In the case of Switzerland,

only an insignificant number were for the local market, the bulk being for export to most countries of the world. Because of the excessive tariffs imposed by the Australian Commonwealth Government on fully imported watches, an alternative was thought up, to import various kinds of watch movements and manufacture the cases for them here. Really prestigious watches were still fully imported to this country. In other words the local manufactured articles catered for the average person. I have come to learn a little of two of the four Swiss families that came to Bendigo, managing to find out the names of two men from these families. The first was Mr Robert Senn and his wife Rosli, the second was Mr Ernst Schweizer. The Senn family lived at the west end of King Street . The Schweizer family lived near the end of Williamson Street within sight of the Durham Ox Hotel. Next door to the Schweizer’s lived the Goodman family, their respective children grew up together, and attended some of the same schools. Vera and Allan Goodman were active in the community and they became lasting friends of

Climbing to new heights

the family next door. Allan Goodman was for six years at the Newport Workshops of the Victorian

17 Down Under A Celebration of Moderate Grade Climbing in Victoria by John and Steve Morris ABOVE: Allan Goodman LEFT: The Goodmans and Schweizer family.

Railways however, in 1929 he came to the North Bendigo Workshops. After 42 years here he retired in 1971. Many older residents will remember his long stint of 22 years as secretary and later president of the Bendigo Trade’s Hall Council. Allan Goodman served on many other organisations, he had a lively interest in technical education and training, becoming a member of the Bendigo School of Mines later Technical College Council. He continued on when the institution was renamed the Bendigo Institute of Technology. There was a great level of trust between Ernst Schweizer and Allan Goodman, so much

so that when WWII broke out in Europe, Ernst asked him to become his trustee in respect of his local factory interests. The four families returned to neutral Switzerland in 1939, and continued to remain in contact. It was not until 1947 that arrangements could be made to return Ernst’s investment to him in Switzerland. In 1971, the Goodmans visited their pre-war friends. The snapshot above shows, third from left Ernst, son Tony, Allan and Vera Goodman, Mrs Schweizer and squatting at the front son Heinz, who as a 17-year-old in 1939 did not wish to leave Bendigo as he had grown up here.

EPENDING on your sporting proclivities 17 Down Under will either inspire or horrify you. A beautifully produced book it depicts 50 awe-inspiring climbs, all of which can be discovered in Victoria. Written by a father and son team, Steve and John Morris, the authors disingenuously describe the climbs as “moderate”. In the world of rock climbing degrees of difficulty are described in terms of grades, and for the purposes of this book, the authors have confined themselves to 50 climbs of 17 and under. Based in Bendigo, the authors have included local climbs such as Camel’s Hump (Mount Macedon) and Mount Alexander. But they also explore many other climbs, with a particular focus on the Grampians National Park and Mt Arapiles in Western Victoria. There is apparently a niche for this book. Climber Simon Mentz says in the book’s forward the climbing media doesn’t generally focus on the low grade climbs. 17 Down Under comes with

plenty of warnings. No matter if the climbs are relatively easy, they are still inherently dangerous and not to be undertaken without proper supervision. Steve Morris tells us the motivation for writing the book was derived from his concern for his son John who as a young boy suffered from depression. Rather than contemplate a lifetime on medication for his son, Steve thought that involving him in rock climbing would be a far better theraputic treatment. As Steve says, “I am really convinced that positive outdoor activities ... can help you achieve inner peace and tranquility.” After several years of climbing together and with friends, Steve’s therapy for John has been more than successful. My only suggestion for the authors is that a glossary would have been helpful. Terms like topping out, sand bagging and “belay” had me searching the net. For queries email: steve@ rockhardware.com.au or www. rockhardware.com.au.

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ROM July a new way of managing Home Care Packages called Consumer Directed Care (CDC) will be available across Australia. Approximately 72,000 senior Australians receiving in-home care via the Home Care Package program will be affected. CDC is designed to give Australians more choice about the support and care they receive, as well as more say in how that care is delivered, and who provides it. Seniors switching to CDC can choose to have more input into how their personalised budget is spent, including opting for more social support so they can participate in family and community events. “One of the most exciting aspects of CDC is the bigger focus on seniors’ lifestyles,” KinCare’s (national in-home care provider)Therese Adami said. “Connecting to your life’s passion is a great way to keep motivated about maintenance activities, such as nutrition and exercise.” According to assistant Federal minister for Social Services, Senator Mitch Fifield older people will be able to meet with a My Aged Care regional assessor and talk through their current circumstances, their individual needs and goals. “Importantly, home support assessments will be separated from service delivery to ensure the focus is on individuals’ needs and goals,” he said. More information via the Government’s new CDC website at: www.homecaretoday.org.au You can also visit MyAgedCare online to learn more about changes to Home Care Packages.

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TYLE and comfort are paramount at Adele’s Shoe Gallery on Lyttleton Terrace in the city and Blucher Street at Strathfieldsaye. “Personalised service is most important too. Our lovely staff work hard to ensure customer needs are met, and that their visit is an enjoyable and memorable one,” gallery owner Adele said. Adele’s Shoe Gallery stock a wide range of quality footwear to suit your individual style, for both work and play. Comfy wedges, elegant heels, trendy flats and must-have boots in colours to suit every outfit and occasion. “Remember, it’s not just a shoe store,” Adele said. “We have a wide range of

accessories including jewellery, scarves, leather bags and clothing.” Another unique aspect of Adele’s Shoe Gallery is the mobile store named Clarice. Clarice is a purpose built (and exquisitely sweet) shoe-shop-onwheels that visits surrounding towns such as Boort, Kyneton, Heathcote and Wycheproof. Experience the difference yourself, pop in to Adele’s Shoe Gallery for footwear and accessories worth admiring. Adele’s Shoe Gallery is at 175 Lyttleton Terrace in Bendigo and 25 to 33 Blucher Street at Strathfieldsaye. Telephone 5441 1019 (city) or 5441 6665 (Strathfieldsaye). Find them on Facebook or visit www.adelesshoegallery.com.au ONE NIGHT ONLY: Mark Shelley and John Robertson as Simon and Garfunkel.

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HE Capital will be reverberating to a different era later this month when Mark Shelley and John Robertson relive the turbulent sixties with Simon and Garfunkel – the Concert on Friday, May 22. This remarkable show featuring Mark and John and their talented four piece backing band play many of the folk duos’ famous hits, including The Boxer, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Feelin Groovy, Me & Julio, Homeward Bound, Scarborough

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natural humour, recreates the magic, sounds and times that were Simon and Garfunkel. This fun, nostalgic and storyfilled performance will touch you and transport you back to where you were and what you felt, when you first heard their music. Relive the times, the songs, the music and those wonderful harmonies. Simon and Garfunkel – the Concert – what a night. Tickets available from the Capital.

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Fair, America and Sounds of Silence. Simon and Garfunkel reflected and defined the mood of the time with their close vocal harmonies and stirring songs remaining timeless, etched in the memories of many. With record sales in excess of 70 million, they are arguably the greatest vocal duo of all time. Along with a genuine love of these songs and a stunning backing band, Mark and John’s harmonies, musicianship and

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Approximately one in every five adults have Sleep Disordered Breathing. In Australia, that’s more than 4.2 million people. Up to 80% of these are unaware of their condition and remain undiagnosed and untreated. Snoring and sleep apnoea often occur together. Symptoms that may indicate sleep apnoea:

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Out and about in Canada The care you need to live at home longer KinCare was founded in 1992 by Registered Nurse, Margaret Howie. Margaret always had a passion for ensuring elderly or disabled people received the highest standard of care and support. She wanted to be involved with an organisation that cared and really made a difference. One that was able to offer these quality services irrespective of the socio-economic background or circumstances of the client. Nearly 25 years on, KinCare has grown to become Australia’s largest in-home care provider, with the resources and expertise to deliver the best in-home care.

KinC are’s Q ual it y of Life Appr oach KinCare is committed to enhancing quality of life. We work with you to design a care plan that best suits your needs and your goals. Our Quality of Life approach helps us find solutions that reflect your needs and personality in six important areas: • Social connectedness – helping you connect with family and friends • Independence – through self-directed activities • Security – freedom from risk, danger and anxiety • Achievement – successful accomplishment of your goals • Standard of living – level of subsistence and comfort in daily life • Health – mind, body and spirit well-being We have learned through experience that when we work to improve the results with you in one of these areas, you will often see improvements in other areas too. For example, when you are more socially connected you can feel more secure and be healthier. Likewise, when your health is improving you will feel more independent. We do not just provide a service – we take an interest in your health and quality of life. Whatever your needs are, we will tailor your care plan to meet your specific needs. The types of services you can enjoy are: • Domestic Assistance - Having a clean home is important and feels good. Let us take care of the washing, ironing and cleaning so your home will be just the way you want it.

ESPITE more of us leading an active retirement, and travelling more, we easily adopt a sedentary stance by looking instead of experiencing. The team at YourTrip believe that regardless of your stage of life, your lifestyle shouldn’t change just because you’re travelling. If you’re active in your local community, getting out and about and experiencing life, then you should be doing the same while travelling. “There is much more to travel than simply being there,” YourTrip director Carl Halpin said. “We believe the best travel experiences come from smaller destinations, where you are guided by locals from that community. “Our mission is to connect travellers with local communities so that they can travel like a local. And we believe the best

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way this can happen is in a small group,” YourTrip loves the Canadian Rockies and is running a summer program of small group tours to this destination, commencing in the 2016 northern summer. More Australians are visiting Canada each year, with four per cent growth last year alone. “Running tours to less frequently visited, yet equally beautiful corners of the Rockies allows visitors to get a uniquely Canadian experience,” Carl said. For more information on a small group tours to Canada – where your lifestyle can come with you – contact YourTrip on 1300 793 787. Visit www.yourtip.com.au and join the information session at Bendigo Library on Hargreaves Street on Thursday, May 21. • Poor mobility • Improved digestion • More energy & metabolism • Lymphatic drainage • Liver & Colon • Better sleep cleanse • General pain • “Sway” back

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EALTH support is available to you in the comfortable and relaxing consulting rooms at 205 View Street. The rooms are just across the road from the QEO where there is plenty of parking for your convenience. The four health practitioners waiting to help you are a myotherapist, a chiropractor, a naturopath and a family counsellor. Myotherapist Ben Stolz specialises in the treatment and management of musculoskeletal complaints. Ben works with a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions from the clinic setting to elite sport. “My main aim is to get people back to doing what they love to do - pain free,” he says. As the name suggests at Phoenix Chiropractic Dr Chantal Taylor will have you rising again to your optimum health level. Given that she has 14 years experience helping people as well as three bachelor degrees in health therapy, she is well qualified to take care of back pain, neck CARING: Val Barker, Dr Chantal Taylor, Ben Stolz and Alysia Chick.

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LIGHT THERAPY: With Maddie and Hayley from Bendigo Sleep Lab.

Beating the winter blues

HE team at Bendigo Sleep Lab says seasonal affective disorder (SAD) can affect one in three people and remain undiagnosed. Also known as winter depression, SAD is a condition that is directly linked to the onset of winter with its shorter days and longer nights. A reduction in natural light can cause SAD sufferers to experience a range of symptoms similar to jet lag—mood swings, lethargy, anxiety, eating disorders, substance abuse, concentration loss and sleep problems. Linda Sawyer of Bendigo

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Sleep Lab says the symptoms can be severe and can happen each winter. “One of the most effective treatments for seasonal affective disorder is light therapy,” Linda says. “Exposure to bright blue light stimulates the production of brain chemicals and acts quickly to normalise sleep patterns and relieve symptoms.” During light therapy the patient will sit or work near a device called a light therapy box. The box gives off a bright blue light that mimics natural outdoor light. Patients have reported excellent results with lights

that turn on shortly before their normal wake-up time (dawn simulation). Others say light therapy during the evening counters advanced sleep-phase syndrome and promotes a healthy sleep routine. Bendigo Sleep Lab at 406 High Street in Golden Square specialises in homebased sleep monitoring and professional treatments for a broad range of sleep problems such as snoring, sleep apnoea, circadian rhythm disorders and insomnia. For more information and help beating the winter blues, telephone 5447 8827.

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0417 511 159 Shed 3/37 Collins St Kangaroo Flat mccabeskitchenandbathrooms@gmail.com

BLINDS & CURTAINS

Southern Cross Blinds & Awnings

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

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

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

Bobcat & Tipper Hire Backhoe Trenching Post Hole Borer 200 - 600mm diameter

Site Clearing Driveways Excavation Laser Levelling Rubbish Removal

Call Ron 0438 569 385

Matt” A “ Excavations and Landscaping 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

0448 713 499

CONCRETER

• New Kitchens • Bathroom Renovations • Warehouse direct bathroom products

Excavator, Tipper & Bobcat

5446 1422 All types of plastering. • Home Maintenance • Tiling • Painting • Carpentry. Free quotes. Ph. Brian 0407 679 618

1300 558 385

CALL FOR A COMPETITIVE QUOTE

0438 929 388

CONCRETER

To advertise in this section please call

& PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

DIGITAL TV SPECIALISTS

Quality Work Will travel within 50km of Bendigo Free Quotes. Ph Glenn

Will travel within a 50km radius of Bendigo

Driveways Paths etc Free Quotes

KITCHEN, BATHROOMS

GAS HEATING INSTALLATIONS

PAINTER/DECORATOR

Reasonable Rates 7 days Extended hours Ph Shaun 0400 811 880

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

TempTech

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

Ph 0402 775 329

CLEANING & CARPET

BATHROOMS & KITCHENS

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

CARPENTER

COMPUTER SUPPORT

JOIN THE WEEKLY WALKERS TEAM

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

AIR CONDITIONING

ABN: 62 094 744 216

Builds pizza ovens, letter boxes, houses & more. Phone 0497 112 867

LANDSCAPING

JIMANTBENW001

A. FRANCIS BRICKLAYING

NATIONALLY RECOGNISED TRAINING

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Matt: 0409 141 093 • Nicole: 0428 119 386 E: nicmat2001@hotmail.com

POST HOLES RENOVATOR

Services Offered

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

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

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

Phone 5440 2529

Wall & Floor Tiler

HANDYMAN SERVICE

0475 690 123

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

WOODHEATERS INSTALLED

0427 096 404

GARDAM E X C AVA T I O N

Waterproofing

Complete Bathroom Renovations

Worksafe Prov #HO7451

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

TILING

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

GUTTER LEAF GUARD

SPLIT SYSTEMS Will beat any written quote Ph 0419 367 071

From $380 Ph Cam 0458 845 210 Lic 39681 Conditions Apply

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SEPTIC TANK SEWER TREATMENT PLANTS Supplied and installed PIC LICENCED

0418 508 993

Licenced drainer 31741

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Services Offered BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

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

James Sherlock Ph: 0407 472 775

COMPUTERS

FENCING / GATES

BENDIGO BOUNDARY FENCING FREE NO OBLIGATION QUOTE ON ALL YOUR COLOURBOND FENCING NEEDS

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

Set up • Training • Support Integration • Problem solving

Call Nick 0448 060 260

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

FABRICATION

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

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

0439 464 086 Stuart Merkel stuartabroad1@live.com.au ABN 66185474148

HOME MAINTENANCE

sherlocksoilworks@hotmail.com

COM PET RATE ITIVE S

HOME MAINTENANCE

Complete Building Maintenance

Repairs completed within 24 hours • Systems built • Repairs and upgrades • Network and internet connections • Virus and Spyware removal

Jeoff Milne 5447 2476 Mob 0425 728 336

CONCRETING

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

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Call Clint 0427 349 549

Domestic & Commercial All Trades including Painting, Plumbing, Electrical, etc

John 0411 057 505 Steve 0466 034 166

HOME MAINTENANCE

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

CIRCULATING TO

BOOKKEEPING

Its as easy as 123 Bookkeeping Solutions • Onsite or Offsite services • 15 Yrs experience • Registered BAS Agent • Friendly & Reliable no 86535006 • From Data entry to BAS

Phone 0413 183 836

CARPENTERS CARPENTRY SOLUTIONS HOME MAINTENANCE BATHROOM RENOVATIONS DECKS

CONTACT STEPHEN 0409 381 474

PATHS, DRIVEWAYS, SHEDS HOUSE SLABS - PHONE FRANK

PH 0417 377 957

OVER 38,200 HOMES EACH WEEK

CONCRETING

Cave’s Concreting

GARDEN SERVICES

4 Seaso Seasons Garden Care

0409 173 754 Peter

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

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

CONCRETE PIPING

FREE QUOTES, 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE Ph 0429 002 678

CLEANING SERVICES Commercial and Domestic

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

MOWING AND MAINTENANCE

Fully Insured - Free Quotes - Quality Assured

Big or small we fix it all!

Phone: JON - 0427 848 015 Email: admin@jvpropertyservices.com Web: JVPROPERTYSERVICES.COM

Push/Ride On Mowing • Flyscreens Concreting small jobs • Tap Washers Doors, Handles, Locks • Gutter Cleaning Rubbish removal • Weeding FREE QUOTES PENSIONER DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE

ELECTRICIANS

Electrical Installations

REC 4085

Geoff Williams

Phone: 0417 329 802

0418 506 188 cleanjet@iinet.net.au

GREG SMITH

Services Offered

Tired of Waiting for a Tradesman

Over 40 Years Service

GUTTER CLEANING

ELECTRICIAN

0418 507 709RECA/H 5448 3333 7821

Bendigo & Central Victoria

Clean. Safe...Easy

Don’t risk your safety or your property, let the experts vacuum clean your gutters, quickly, safely and professionally. Gutter-Vac will professionally vacuum clean gutters, roofs, downpipes, ceiling cavities.

Ph 0419 097 779 www.guttervac.com.au

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HANDYMAN SERVICES

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COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL DOMESTIC COMMERC

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KITCHENS

Rilex Interiors

Is your kitchen needing an update? Call Rilex Interiors for a FREE QUOTE and advice. • Kitchens • Vanities • Walk in robes • All custom joinery • Flat Packs • Replacement bench tops • No job too small

Call Mark Kingston 0439 941 248 LANDSCAPING

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

• Qualified tradesmen • Landscaping • Commercial and residential property maintenance

Specialising in Landscape construction

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

ELECTRICIANS

1300 558 385

Email: bhmpeter@hotmail.com

0422 660 912

DOMESTIC CLEANING CARPET CLEANING OFFICE CLEANING END OF LEASE WINDOW CLEANING

To advertise in this section please call

CALL PETER 0409 422 271

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

CLEANING SERVICES

Quality Cleaning Services Serving Bendigo for 20 Years

NO JOB TOO SMALL

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

• 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 •

Central Victoria 13 11 98

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

Stuart Erwin 0407 667 900 Cameron Rogister 0411 956 937

LANDSCAPING PAVING & LANDSCAPING by Phil Carman

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

PH: 0418 822 911

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PLUMBERS

ROOFING

Don Andrea Plumbing Established over 35 years General Plumbing & Maintenance Gas Fitting Blocked Drains Hot Water Services

Phone 0408 506 159 • Paving - all types • Brickwork •Turf • Retaining Walls - all types • Brick Edging

Paul 0429 462 057 Over 25 years of trade qualified experience

mgbricklayingandlandscaping.com

MOBILE BATHROOMS

Lic#23529

John Cross

Plumbing Established in Bendigo for over 30 years

New homes

Maintenance

Renovations R en e no ov va atttio iio ions ons ns

Hot water repairs Gas fitting

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

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

PAINTERS / DECORATORS

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

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

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

0417 057 010 classifieds@bendigopublishing.com

Reduce Fire Risk Spouts Vacuumed Spotlessly Pensioner Discounts Water Tanks Cleaned

0438 632 219

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Ph Paul 5439 3835 or 0428 395 429 * Fully Insured

SANDBLASTING

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

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

0423 402 474 STORAGE

STONE MASONS

Ph: 0418 547 796

RETAINING WALLS - FEATURE WALLS CHIMNEYS - COMPLETE HOUSES

Lic#37911

Peter Carr Plumbing & Gasfitting Pty. Ltd.

License No. 32710

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

544 33 999

Greg Hicks st same day Plumbing Fajosebrvtoicoesmall Master Plumber

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!

Lic#100122

PLUMBERS

CAM WILLIAMS FRIENDLY

• HONEST • LOCAL PLUMBER

ALL ASPECTS OF PLUMBING & GAS FITTING REPAIRS, RENOS & HOME MAINTENANCE

PH 0458 845 210 UN

LIC 39681

STO

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

See photos on our website

CM & MR ARCHBOLD STONEMASONS

10 SIZES FROM $20 PER WEEK

Father & Son Team PH 0408 198 759 or 5435 3411

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

5448 4499

www.naturalstoneconstruction.com.au

BENDIGO 87-89 MIDLAND HWY www.centrestateselfstorage.com

TILING

SUBDIVISION

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

SUBDIVIDE

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

2000M 2

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

Kyle 0421 255 044

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

KARIM 0435 147 045

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

TREE LOPPING

SMITHS Quality tree and Stump Removal

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

CLBGEM

PAGES by thelocalphonebook

Search for ‘ Bendigo ’ on

David Smith

0427 506 160

Formally “Spider Sprayers”

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

Green Waste Green Waste Special

PEST CONTROL

5444 2028

7 Days a Week

Prompt efficient service at reasonable rates

Call Phill Hutchings on

CV Industrial Vacuum Services

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

EXPERTS IN ALL ASPECTS OF ROOFING

No job too small or too big

Sandhurst Painting and Decorating

Quotation gladly given

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

We load for you!

PAINTERS / DECORATORS

35 years experience

SPOUT CLEANING

FREE ROOF INSPECTIONS S

Free Quotes | Ph 0408 507 715

4 Nolan Street, Bendigo Painter & Decorator

ROOFING

& MAINTENANCE SERVICES

E: johncrossplumbing@westnet.com.au

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

LIC: 13869

Call David/Bronwyn

0438 083 139 www.bettabathroomhire.com.au

SUPERIOR

SPOUT CLEANING

Ph 5446 1535 www.dunstonebrosplumbing.com.au

PO Box 54, Eaglehawk

CIRCULATING TO

Bendigo OVER 38,200 Weekly HOMES EACH WEEK

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FOR SALE

3 ANTIQUE victorian wine glasses, 2 ruby 1 emerald $90 Ph 5442 1507

EXHAUST fan, Airflow, 350mm $20 Ph 5447 8089

MULCHER, Masport, 5HP, chipper shredder, Briggs & Stratton Motor, EC, $500 Ph 5447 8396

STEELCRAFT double Pram $30 Ph 0450 629 517

AGAPANTHUS 8" pots From $2 Each Phone 5448 4792

FERRET cages x 2, $15 the pair Ph 5439 3054

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

ANTIQUE n and e corn york lrge turkey plate $75 Ph 5447 1507 BABY basket, mattress & stand, VGC $20 Phone 5448 8523 BABY Cot, stained timber, GC $50 Ph 0410 788 570

FIBREGLASS shower shell 1900 H x 1900 W $100 Ph 0450 629 517

FIREWOOD

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

BABY Cradle and accessories $20 Ph 0410 788 570

BBQ RINNAI Natural Gas Seven Burners $175 Ph 5441 5993

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

BBQ, 2 side benches, 1 cupboard + top $100 Phone 5447 0735

FIREWOOD

BULK Redgum Rounds Delivered Phone 0459 763 929 CANE picnic basket & accessories $10 Ph 5449 6726 CAR parts, rims + tyres off 120Y $20 each Phone 0408 172 105 CARPET sqaure, textured, grey, GC 226CMX158CM $80 Ph 5447 7762

COLEMAN classic led lantern, rechargeable, new $25 Ph 5447 8089

COUCH, 3 seater, modern design, GC $95 Ph 0476 077 570 DISHWASHER, still working 5442 8991

sterling, $90 Ph

DOLLSHOUSE with wooden furniture EC $45 Ph 0417 150 981 DOUBLE sided single bed bed pole EC $35 0466 269 948 DRIZA-BONE coat, short, XXL $60 Ph 0450 629 517

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

GEORGE Foreman Roaster, Large $35 Ph 5449 6726 GIRLS Vintage bike, GC, $50 Ph 0428 568 825 GIRTON Blazer, EC $100 Ph 0428 568 825 GOLD detector mine lab, sd 2200d, with spare coils $1,900 Ph 0439 564 299 HEATER SUNAIR, electric column, $10 Phone 5447 7050

MUSHROOM COMPOST OR SOIL

SUITCASES (2) large, w /wheels & handle $20 each Ph 5447 7050

MUSIC stands (3), black, EC $20 each or $50 for all 3 Ph 5447 7275

THE WILD WILD WEST Complete TV Series, 27 dvds, $45 P 5447 8573

OFFICE Chair, black material $5 Ph 5449 6726

TOP SOIL

OUTDOOR setting, 5 piece, all weather, as new $60 Ph 0419 301 465

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

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

FIREWOOD

KITCHEN Dresser with draws, VGC $90 Ph 5447 7407

PET cushions, sturdy fabric, washable $10 Ph 0476 077 570

KITCHEN Table, bone coloured, with 4 padded Chairs $50, 5447 0663

PRAM phil & teds, toddler seat, plus other acc $100 Ph 0402 344 261

LADIES Slippers Size 7, Never worn $10 Ph 0476 077 570

RABBITS, Dressed, Pet food only $6 pair. Phone: 5446 1194

LAPIDARY equipment (stone cutter) $100 Phone 0427 373 143

SHOWER head as new, flexi spray, 3 spray settings $15 Ph 5447 7762

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

FIREWOOD Quality Dry Grey & Yellow Box Del $120/m Local Ph 0448 186 691 FOOT Massager, Homedicks, $50 Ph 5447 8089

50 red solid bricks $50 Ph 5442 1507

FREE Ford Courier Bumper bar, suit 02' modelPh 5442 8991

LEATHER recliner chairs x 4, brown, in Excellent condition $180 each, Phone 0409 407 458

FRIDGES

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

FURROUGH PLOUGH Heavy duty single Furrough Plough $350 Phone 0476 518 326

GARDEN STRAW

PATIO setting, 4 cane chairs + glass top table, $100 Ph 0407 046 861 Straw $6 Min 12 bales Free delivery or pick up Bendigo Ph 0427 304 600

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

LIFT Chair, floral design, Electric. Excellent condition, $300 ONO Phone 0438 411 870

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

LOUNGE 2 seater, burgundy, leather, as new $500ono Ph 5441 8471

SINGLE bed, country style, VGC $50 Ph 5447 7407

LOUNGE suite, 3 piece, Good Condition, Velvet, Golden tan colour $200 Ph 0409 435 525

TV unit, Wooden $10 Ph 5447 7407

PEA STRAW $7.50

SIEVED TOP SOIL

SMALL entrance table, cream plus glass top VGC $35 0466 269 948

SOIL

CNR BAY & BOND ST GOLDEN SQUARE Saturday 8am - 5pm Sunday 8am - 12pm Moving House Sale

GARAGE SALES

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

TYRES, 215/60/R16, Set of 4, Michelins, VGC $100 Phone 5441 8947

SHREK Woody & Donkey large soft toys $40 Ph 0417 150 981

GARAGE SALES

STEELCRAFT Portacot, VGC $25 Ph 0410 788 570

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

OLD malleys milk can $40 Ph 5439 3054

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VERANDAH seat, solid teak, seats 4, Very Good Condition $150 Phone 0407 046 861 WALKER, very solid, drk blue, EC $80 Ph 5447 0735 WARDROBE, white, Ikea $20 Ph 0437 564 279

WHEEL trims, 14 inch, still wrapped, new $7 a pair Ph 5447 7762

MOBILITY Scooter, 2014 model, as new, Shoprider deluxe, with front/back carry baskets, $1900 ONO Ph 0450 783 496

4 PAULINE CRT KANGAROO FLAT Sat and Sun 8am - 4pm, Property Clearance, Walk through - Entire contents of home for sale, inside and outside

BROADWAY ST LOCKWOOD STH SAT 9am, Box steel 50 x 150, 9 lengths, roofing iron, pine posts, fridge, freezer, desk, bed, & more

BELINDA AVE GOLDEN SQUARE SAT/SUN 8am-2pm Hundreds of items, Collectables, Bric a Brac, Toys, Books, and Household

7 MAGAZINE ST EAGLEHAWK Saturday 8.30 - 5pm Car parts, motorbikes, clothes, baby items and much more

Cat Enclosures

MIRROR, Large, Lovely frame $35 Ph 5447 7050

SPRING back tapestry rocking chair EC $80 0466 269 948

To advertise in this section please call

1300 558 385

MOTORCROSS Boots, O'Neil. Sz 9 GC, $75 Ph 5442 8991

WHITE cast iron double bed base $75 Ph 0417 382 587

For Fridges & Freezers, in GWO up to 25yrs. Washing Machines up to 7yrs old. Ph. 5441 1955 TRACTORS & farm machinery wanted. Going or not, cash paid, Ph 0429 393 221 MOBILITY scooter wanted, 4 wheels. Please phone 5446 2870

BENDIGO ANTIQUE AND ESTATE AUCTIONS 116 Hattam Street, Golden Square ENTRIES ARE INVITED Individual or estate lots accepted

Local Classifieds

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

WANTED TO BUY

Wednesday May 27th, 3pm

$3 per bale Ph 0411 783 679

STAND alone adjustable netball ring $25 Ph 0417 382 587

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

For our next antique and collectables auction

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

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

ALL SCRAP WANTED

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CLEARING SALES

MIRROR, bevelled, 750 x 900 $40 Ph 0437 564 279

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

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

CASH

WATER TANK 400LT with Stand $300 Ph 5444 3467 WESTINGHOUSE All Fridge, 210L as new $100 Ph 0419 301 465

WANTED

GOT SOMETHING TO SELL? 1300 558 385 LocalClassifieds

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

LIVESTOCK

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

Hand Raised, $150ea Ph 0409 806 193

AUST Riding Ponies, Youngstock, 1yo to 4. Broodmares infoal from $700 to $4000 Phone 5435 2268 CHESTNUT Gelding 9yo 14hh, registered part bred welsh. Broken to saddle but not ridden in 2yrs. Good to shoe, float & handle $2000 ONO Phone 5422 3849

COCKATIELS Young Pieds, $30 Phone 0419 188 092

RAINBOW LORIKEETS

BUDGIES $10 Mundina Pidgeons $10 Ph 5439 5302

WHIPPET P/B, Vacc, 7 1/2 yr old Female, Brindle Mic/Chip 956000001235830 Please Ph 5448 4586

GOATS WANTED

Boer X Does, 25-38kg Paying $75, Bendigo Ph 0417 149 202

LIVESTOCK

Boarding Kennel & Cattery

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Carol’s call up

South chasing a win REWARD for effort is what South Bendigo will be chasing at the Queen Elizabeth Oval on Saturday, when the Bloods tackle Maryborough in round seven of the Bendigo Football Netball League season. Picked by many as wooden spooners for the second year in a row, South has been one of the league’s early season surprise packets. Their defensive pressure has worried sides the calibre of Golden Square and Sandhurst, and if not for a few lapses in concentration they could easily be winners of their last three games. After leading all day against Kangaroo Flat last weekend the Bloods were overrun in the last quarter to go down by 16 points. “We played pretty well when we had control of the game, but we just didn’t take advantage of the opportunities we had,” Bloods’ coach Steven Oliver said. “Full credit to Flat, they cracked in a little bit harder than us when it counted in the last quarter and it was disappointing for our guys not to get the result.” The Bloods’ backline has been the team’s strength, with Adrian Coad, Jake Smythe and Daniel Nalder continuing on solid form in 2014 while

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SMOOTH MOVER: South Bendigo forward Ben Edwards. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN.

Jake Connaughton, Jake Miller and Josh Wiffen have slotted into important roles. The challenge for the Bloods is in attack, where they lack a key marking target. Ben Allen, the club’s best marking big man, faces a lengthy stint on the sidelines after again dislocating his shoulder. “It’s a tough break for Benny. We had thrown him into a different role this season,” Oliver said. “We have to minimise our lapses but just as big of a challenge is making sure we take advantage of our opportunities. “When we have control of the game we need to cre-

ate scoring chances, which is something we are working hard at. We feel like, if we do that, we are capable of some really good footy.” The Bloods will also be involved in Pink Sports Day on Saturday, in support of Breast Cancer Network Australia. Fundraising activities running all the at the QEO include raffles, a climbing wall, afternoon tea at half time of the seniors, collection tins and a memorial balloon release. In other games, Golden Square battles Eaglehawk at Canterbury Park, Castlemaine duels with Kyneton at Camp Reserve, Gisborne hosts Sandhurst and Strathfieldsaye faces Kangaroo Flat. - Joel Peterson

THE Bendigo Football Netball League has unveiled former Netball Australia head of high performance Carol Cathcart as its new manager. The current Sandhurst A-Grade netball coach was unveiled as the AFL Central Victoria partnerships and BFNL manager this week. She takes over from former region operations manager Justin Abrams, who vacated the top position on April 10. Cathcart’s role will involve playing a crucial part in running the region’s premier league, in addition to being part of a team working toward the future of netball and football in the region. She will continue coaching Sandhurst for the remainder of 2015, but will leave the Dragons ahead of the 2016 season. “Sport is the lifeblood of country communities so we need to make sure that it is operating, and everyone involved is enjoying it and wants it to continue,” she said. “It’s about us all working together and developing relationships, so that it is a win-win for all.” The appointment will mark the first time two women have been at the helm of the league, with

“It’s about us all working together”

NEW ROLE: Carol Cathcart. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN Carol McKinstry the current BFNL chair. “I think it’s probably more funny that both Carol and myself have the same name, and how confusing that will be,” Cathcart said. “Gone are the days where it matters if you are male or female. I think it matters what skills you have and what you can bring to the job. I’ll be judged on the job I do not whether I am male or female.” AFL CV region general manager Paul Hamilton said the appointment is significant for football and netball in the region. “We are really pleased to have secured someone of Carol’s calibre to take on this important position,” he

said.

“Carol’s experience in being able to deliver strategic objectives and her incredibly strong background in sports administration makes her ideal for this role.” Cathcart’s history in the sport industry includes eight years at Netball Australia where she was involved in leading and managing the national high performance plan. The former Australian under-21 netball coach is also having great success with her Sandhurst A-Grade netball team who are undefeated in the first six rounds of the season. Cathcart will start in the role on May 25, after the BFNL interleague campaign.

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City’s consistency test By JOEL PETERSON

CONSISTENCY is the key to success for Bendigo City FC’s senior team according to coach Greg Thomas. The side has been up and down in its results within the Victorian National Premier Leagues competition this year, scoring dominant wins against Brunswick City and Sunshine George Cross but faltering badly against Ballarat and Moreland Zebras. City has three wins, five losses and three draws to its name, and sits sixth in the NPL1 West, among a crowded race for the middle of the table positions. Bendigo took a point in a one-all draw against Whittlesea last weekend despite being a man down when Keegan Smyth was sent off in the 38th minute. Thomas said he was pleased with the endeavour of his group, but believed they deserved better out of the contest. “We probably should have come away with a win, I thought we played well considering we were a man down and created enough chances to win,” he said. “We have done that all season, played well enough in patches. We had a lot of work to do at the start of the year to get our group together and I think we are starting to see some of the signs of that happening.” City has played great football in times, led by attacking dynamo Corey Slevin, but has made woeful mistakes that have

Hogan’s historic feat From Page 40 “There are definitely more moans and groans when moving, and getting up and down from the bench takes a bit longer, and they let me know about it. “It’s a good excuse though, if they do beat me at something. I’m happy to cop it then.” While Hogan couldn’t be drawn to say how much longer he may play, Walsh offered him plenty of support, albeit with a laugh. “I honestly think he could play five more years, so the pressure is on him now,” she joked.

I honestly think he could play five more years

ON THE RUN: Corey Slevin leads the race to the ball. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN cost them points in other contests. Thomas said finding consistent performance, not only from game-to-game but between halves, is key. “We are starting to find some consistency, but there is still a long way to go,” he said. “A mistake can cost you dearly with how even the com-

petition is, and when you play well it can really boost you up. “We are probably only two or three wins away from those top sides, so if we can string some results together we will be right in the hunt.” City heads down the Calder to Melbourne to take on St Albans on Sunday from 3pm, and the first-year coach said they will

be going there solely to win. “They are near the top of the table but have been up and down like us, so there is no reason not to be confident as far as we are concerned,” he said. “We will be going there to take the game right up to them. We won’t be defending and playing for a draw, we are going there to win.”

“He has given a lot to this club, and I can’t really remember or imagine a Braves side without him in it.” The Braves take on the Gunners on Saturday before tackling the Basketball Australia Centre of Excellence team on Sunday. As much as the record means to the everselfless Hogan, there is no doubt the team still comes first. “Canberra have been very up and down, but everyone can beat one another at any given time and the Centre of Excellence is the best young talent in the country and can’t be taken lightly,” he said. “We made some positive inroads last weekend, but there is still a long way to go. If I’m honest, I’d probably trade the record for a couple of wins this weekend.”

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WHEN you listen to Chris Hogan talk about the Bendigo Braves, he speaks with passion and a genuine love for the club and what he describes as the family within it. No member of that Braves family means more to it than Hogan, and on Saturday that sentiment will be backed up by numbers. The Braves captain will suit up and run out for his 332nd game against Canberra, moving him into sole ownership of the club’s alltime games record ahead of Lady Braves legend Andrea Walsh. Not bad, considering when he was growing up he “had no idea who the Braves were”. “Honestly, I think I’ve just been lucky that I’ve been around long enough to rack up a few games. And I’m tall,” Hogan told the Weekly before training on Tuesday night.

“To be passing someone like Walshy is an honour, and something that in my mind I’m not deserving of. “It means a lot to her, and it will definitely be the same for me.” Hogan, who started with the Braves in 2002 under then coach Dave Flint, gets all the more reflective with every passing milestone. Growing up in Bendigo, he came to Braves games as a fan. Now, he says the team’s fans are a major reason he comes back to play year after year. “The more milestones I bring up, I reflect a little bit more on it each time,” he said. “There’s nothing better than playing a final on the main court here at the stadium, the crowd is fantastic, the atmosphere is amazing and that keeps motivating me to turn up and play.” Walsh played her 331 games for the Braves between

RECORD IN SIGHT: Bendigo Braves captain Chris Hogan and long-time club games record holder Andrea Walsh. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN 1993 and 2009 and believes no one deserves the record more than the side’s current leader. “You couldn’t ask for a more well deserving person within the club to inherit the

record,” she said. “He always works hard, he doesn’t miss a session and he is the captain for a reason. That is because he does all the right things. “If someone has to

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Braves roster. “I guess hopefully I’m staying fit enough to stay in front of a few of the boys, so I’m not just the old guy all the time,” he said. Continued Page 38

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The Victorian Government is transforming Victoria into the education state. This represents a bold step forward, ensuring a prosperous, dynamic, fair and equal Victoria. Education is the key to a brighter future for every Victorian. It equips us with the skills we need to live good lives: to solve problems, to better understand those around us, to adapt to new technologies, to do our jobs and to contribute to our communities. Education will be the solid foundation on which our state’s economic and competitive advantage is built. The wellbeing of our communities and the robustness of our economy will rest on a population that can acquire new skills and knowledge. The theme of Education Week 2015 is “maths” – a fitting theme in the education state. As part of Crack the Code with Maths, hundreds of schools and some early years education providers will open their doors to their school community to showcase how they are helping every child reach his or her potential, including in maths.

“Education will be the solid foundation on which our state’s economic and competitive advantage is built” “When are we ever going to use this?” is a thought that has no doubt passed through many young minds when faced with a tough algebra question. Education Week provides an opportunity to show that maths is relevant to all students – regardless of their career aspirations. Across Victoria, students are capitalising on the intersection of maths and coding – the programming languages which operate computers – to Crack the Code with Maths. Some are collaborating with software developers on programs such as lunchtime “coding clubs”, where students create their own software and smartphone apps.

Eaglehawk North Primary School EDUCATION WEEK ACTIVITIES Back to School Assembly Monday May 18th

Throughout the Week

Open day sessions throughout the week inviting parents, families and the community, to which will be advertised in our weekly newsletter and at www.ehnps.vic.edu.au

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James Merlino Students are using their maths skills to solve real-life problems, while others will tackle more imaginative tasks – such as programming Lego robots or creating a fictional virus which causes humans to turn into deadly zombies. Higher level maths and coding skills are increasingly important in the workplace – including in ICT, engineering, architecture and medical research. However, almost every industry sector requires people with maths proficiency. Nurses, chefs and tradespeople all need to perform calculations and measurements. Regardless of their choice of career, young people will use maths by exercising their skills in problem-solving, logical thinking and creativity. The Victorian Government is determined to ensure that, in the education state, children have the opportunity to develop maths skills early in life, and continue to be engaged by maths throughout their schooling. By supporting our schools, and through inspiring programs such as those delivered by Victoria’s superb Science and Mathematics Specialist Centres, we will ensure that Victorians have the maths skills they need to thrive in the modern world. I encourage all students, parents, teachers and schools to be inspired during Victoria’s 71st Education Week (May 17 to 23). www.education.vic.gov.au/educationweek

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Current and prospective parents are warmly invited to join in our Education Week activities….. Monday 18th May Grade 3/4 story-telling at Marong Kindergarten at 12.15pm Better Buddies* Activity Session 2.30-3.30pm Tuesday 19th May Grade 5-6 Science Classes* at Crusoe College 9.30am-1.30pm–come and see our scientists in action! Prep-2 Artists’ Gallery–Official Exhibition Opening 3.00-4.00pm Wednesday 20th May Open Morning and School Tours 9.00-11.00am - visitors welcome Observe our Mandarin Classes* starting at 12.00pm Thursday 21st May Jump Rope for Heart – whole school challenge 9.00-11.00am Prep 2016 Information Evening 6:00-7.00pm * These activities are part of our regular weekly program

Prep Information Times & Dates Thursday 21st May 6.00-7.00pm

Prep Orientation Program Dates

Whole School Orientation Day

Tuesday 24th November 9.00-10.00am Tuesday 1st December 9.00-10.00am Tuesday 8th December 9.00-11.30am Individual tours can be arranged at any time by contacting the school. More details available on our school website.

Principal: Craig Arrowsmith PO Box 11, Eaglehawk 3556. Ph: 5446 8366

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Tuesday 8th December (9.15am - 11.00am)

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A message from our State Government representatives Maree Edwards and Jacinta Allan are proud to be part of the Andrews’ Labor Government that has committed to the biggest school education budget on record. The injection of $3.5 billion reconfirms the Government’s commitment to the Gonski Agreement, which aims to improve student outcomes, and is a significant step towards creating the Education State. For Bendigo and central Victoria, it is again the Andrews Labor Government taking on the challenge to invest in our local schools and TAFE . Bendigo Senior Secondary College, Castlemaine Secondary College, Kalianna School, Epsom Primary School, and Bendigo TAFE all received funding. As we know, education starts well before prep and quality education demands quality facilities. That’s why seven Bendigo kindergartens will share in the$50M for building and upgrading kinders. Other exciting news from the recent budget is the building of a new tech school in Bendigo for students from Years 7 to 10. Of great importance too is the $9 million investment over four years into Early Childhood Intervention Services (ECIS) across the state. Young children with a disability or developmental delay will receive specialist, tailored support in the years before school. Early Childhood Intervention Services are proven to make a very real difference to children with a disability or developmental delay. Also in the budget across the state is an initial $180 million package of initiatives to

MP LISA CHESTERS: Pursuing extra funding for education.

Deserving the best start Education is the key to change. It can open doors, expand opportunities and break cycles of disadvantage. Education is the best investment we can make in our future. Labor is committed to comprehensive educational reform,increasing funding to schools both federally and at the state level, and locking in extra support for the students who need it most. Every student in every school would have been given the individual attention they need to succeed. In its first budget, the federal Liberal Government cut school funding by $30 billion over the next decade. Classrooms in the Bendigo electorate will miss out on $200 million of crucial investment. This is the biggest ever cut to our schools. These cuts are the equivalent to sacking one in seven teachers and will mean students will miss out on the individual support they need,

including literacy and numeracy programs, sport and music. We have up to a three year achievement gap between the most disadvantaged students and the most advantaged students. If we don’t address that, we will rob the next generation of the opportunity they deserve, we will hold our economy back, and we will pay the social price through welfare dependency, crime and disadvantage. The education funding reforms Labor put in place are just too important to be tossed aside along with all of Tony Abbott’s other broken promises. I will continue to stand up for central Victoria’s schools at Parliament so every child in every school gets what they deserve – the best start in life. Lisa Chesters Federal Member for Bendigo

Maree Edwards and Jacinta Allan. break down barriers of disadvantage and to ensure more schools have access to education and wellbeing programs. This includes initiatives such as: Glasses for Kids, Breakfast Clubs, Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund, Affordable School Uniforms Program and Safe Schools Coalition. Breaking the cycle of disadvantage starts in the schoolyard. All kids deserve the best start, no matter their background, Maree and Jacinta believe. The Andrews’ Labor Government is making Victoria the Education State, because every child deserves every chance.

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Apprenticeships across a broad range of trades Australian Industry Group Training Service (AiGTS) employs more than 450 apprentices nationally. In Bendigo, AiGTS recruits for a number of businesses in a range of trades including building and construction, plumbing, automotive, electrical and engineering. AiGTS is currently seeking young people who possess a genuine desire to enter into apprenticeships in central Victoria. They will assist with your understanding of what an apprenticeship involves, including your employer’s expectations of your work

ethic and the level of maths and English skills you’ll need for your chosen field. AiGTS will help with interview techniques including tips on appropriate dress and the importance of a covering letter. “We offer a mentoring service through the entire recruitment phase and into your apprenticeship including your transition into trade school,” AiGTS area manager Frances Constable said. So for further assistance in finding the right apprenticeship contact Frances on 5440 3900. www.aigts.com.au

CREATIVITY ENCOURAGED: At Dr Harry Little Preschool.

Learning the key at Dr Harry Little Preschool At Dr Harry Little Preschool, children use their natural curiosity to learn through exploration and stimulating experiences. Director Elaine Mason says it is important for children to feel happy, safe and secure to optimise their learning in these vital early years. “Our programs are a foundation for learning and are designed to support children in all areas of growth,” Elaine said. “This is achieved through play-based learning with intentional teaching included. “We encourage children to use our outdoor and indoor spaces to explore their environment.”

Dr Harry Little Preschool offers a structured kindergarten and pre-kindergarten program. It is an independent, not for profit preschool, and follows the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework. “The quality and depth of experience is what the educators and parents bring to the preschool each day for children. “We want children to have fun and explore their creativity as they develop and grow.” “You can see all that Dr Harry Little Preschool offers at our fair on Sunday, May 24 or by booking a tour.” Visit www.drharrylittlepreschool.org.au or call 5443 8454.

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We build life skills through programs that include Energy Breakthrough.

College Tours College tours will take place on Wednesday, 20th and Thursday, 21st May at 9.30am & 10.30am. For enrolment inquiries please contact us on Olympic Parade, Kangaroo Flat

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EPPALOCK PRIMARY SCHOOL OPEN DAY & GRANDPARENTS & SPECIAL PERSONS MORNING TEA WEDNESDAY 20TH MAY • School tours available on the day or by appointment • Brand new school facilities • Extensive programs and curriculum on offer including Environmental and Sustainability program. • Enrolments now being taken

PREP INFO NIGHT Monday 18th May 6pm A KidsMatter School Where Every Face Has A Place Emily Ryan Principal 149 Patons Road Axe Creek Vic 3551 Phone 5439 6366 www.eppalockps.vic.edu.au

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Further education is your gateway to the future Whether you come from secondary school, TAFE, university, from a period out of the workforce or straight from a full day’s work, the staff at Continuing Education Bendigo will do everything they can to help you reach your potential and a satisfying career. We pride ourselves on our focus on learnercentred training, ensuring you gain the important skills and knowledge for job placement ,career advancement or specific skill needs. Our trainers understand the importance of business and industry partnerships and by developing courses in consultation with industry partners, ensure you gain the most current and up-to-date skills available. Many of our programs incorporate practical work placements and industry networking opportunities

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– resulting in our students having a head start before they graduate. Victorian Occupational Training Educational Services are one of Bendigo and the region’s largest not for- profit Vocational Education and Training providers, with more than 60 nationally accredited courses delivered at three campuses throughout Bendigo as well as in Melbourne and other regional locations. We believe that you should enjoy your learning, which is why we offer a positive and learnerfriendly environment. With courses for work, life and play, and more than 4000 enrolments this year, make us your choice of place to study. Check out our website at www.cebendigo.com.au for a full range of courses or phone 5445 9880.

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2015 DIPLOMA AND CERTIFICATE COURSES VOTES is a leading provider of accredited courses in Regional Victoria. Call us now to find out when our next intake is. Some of the courses we are currently offering are: Certificate III & IV in Community Services - Learn about community work providing support to individuals and groups in community based organisations in a variety of sectors. Certificate IV in Disability - Learn to support people with disabilities to enhance their ability to achieve greater levels of independence, self-reliance and community participation. Certificate III in Aged Care - Learn about working in residential facilities as well as community settings to support people who are ageing to live a quality life. Certificate III/Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care - Learn to support children’s wellbeing, learning and development in early education childhood settings. Certificate III in Education Support - Learn to work in a range of education settings including public and independent schools, community education settings and to provide assistance and support to teachers and students. Certificate I in Work Education - This course is aimed to enable learners with a disability or special learning needs which impact on their learning to improve their employability and work readiness in a supported environment.

Certificate I in Transition Education - Providing post school educational options for people who have individual, special learning needs and it’s main focus is on enabling learners to find the most appropriate option for them in the community after leaving school. Graduate Certificate in Digital Education - This qualification is designed to enhance, but not replace, a teaching or training qualification in the field of education and capability development, using ICT. Certificate IV in Training and Assessment - This is the prequisite for a trainer and assessor of accredited courses to plan, design, organise and conduct training. Certificate III Permaculture - This course is ideal for property owners wishing to develop their land in a productive and sustainable manner, those looking for employment in school and community gardens and anyone wanting to create a more sustainable lifestyle.

The above courses are funded under the Victorian Government Training Guarantee for eligible students.

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Food safety and cooking

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First Aid at Home – Mums & Dads (non-accredited)

OHS (1 day) Refresher Course for HSRs (Health & Safety Representatives)

Use Hygienic Practices for Food Safety SITXFSA101

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2 X 3 hours 6.00pm-9.00pm Start date: 19 May Fee $90

SysTec 1 x 7 Hours 9:00am Monday 25 May Fee $260

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Asthma and Anaphylaxis

4 weeks x 3 hours 6.00-9.00 pm Start date 9 June Fee $160

Course in Emergency Asthma Management 10392NAT

Evening classes: 3 x 3 hours 6:00pm – 9:00pm Course Dates: 22 July, 29 July and 5 Aug Fee $240

Course in Anaphylaxis Awareness 10313NAT

Provide Emergency First Aid Response in an education and care setting HLTAID004

Provide First Aid HLTAID003

Day classes: 1 x 6 Hours 9:00am – 3:30pm Course Dates: 30 May; 20 June; or 11 July Evening classes: 2 x 3 Hours 6:00pm – 9:00pm Course Dates: 12 & 13 May; 1 & 2 June; 22 & 23 June or 13 & 15 July Fee $140

CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) HLTAID001

CPR qualifications must be renewed each year and can be completed by attending the relevant parts of the Provide First Aid Level 2 – HLTAID003 Course as follows: Day classes: 1 x 3 Hours 9:00am – 12:00pm Course Dates: 2 May; 30 May; 20 June; or 11 July Evening classes: 1 x 3 Hours 6:00pm – 9:00pm Course Dates: 12 May; 1 June; 22 June; or 13 July Fee $65

Training provided by Victorian Occupational Training Educational Services. TOID 4603.

1 x 3 Hours 6:00pm - 9:00pm Course Dates: 24 June Fee $70

1 x 3 Hours 6:00pm-9:00pm Course Dates: 17 June Fee $70

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Participate in Safe Food Handling Practices SITXFSA201 1 x 6 hours 9:15 am Friday 29 May Fee $125

Creating the Perfect Cup of Coffee 1 day x 7 hours 9:30am Saturday 23 May Fee $130

Responsible Service of Alcohol 1 x 4 Hours 6:00pm Monday 1 June Fee $105

Microsoft Office Microsoft Windows 8 5 weeks x 3 hours 6:00pm – 9:00pm Starts: Thursday 4 June Fee $260

Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 Level 1

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1day x 6 hours 9:00am – 3.30pm Thursday 28 May Fee $160

Quick Update Provide First Aid HLTAID003

1 x 4 Hours 6:00pm – 10:00pm Course Dates: 18 May; 9 June; 1 July; or 21 July Fee $110

CPR HLTAID001 (QUICK UPDATE) Attend the first hour of the Quick Update - Provide First Aid HLTAID003 Courses 1 x 1 Hour 6:00pm – 7:00pm Course Dates: 18 May; 9 June; 1 July; or 21 July Fee $50 NOTE: Participants must show evidence of CPR or First Aid certificate gained within the last twelve months, in order to attend the Quick Update.

Computer MYOB 19 Payroll 3 weeks x 2.5 hours 6:00pm – 8:30pm Starts: Monday June 15 Fee $170

Microsoft Office Online 1 day x 6 hours 9:00am – 4:00pm Thursday 21 May Fee $160

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Accredited training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding to eligible students. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to access government subsidised training.

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Vocational support As well as being a specialist disability employment provider, internationally accredited Bendigo Access Employment (BAE) is a quality vocational education and training provider and a member of Australian Council of Private Education and Training. Earlier this year, BAE merged its Victorian Occupational Training Education Services with Continuing Education Bendigo, creating one of the largest not-for-profit training services in Victoria. With an enrolment of more than 4500 students, BAE’s vocational training is recognised by business, industry and students as a provider of quality education and training across Victoria, according to CEO Dr Michael Langdon. “We offer an expanded range of industry relevant programs that support the vocational skills development of individuals

SUSTAINABILITY: Part of the Eppalock Primary School curriculum.

A sense of community Every face has a place, is the message that emphasises the inclusiveness of Eppalock Primary School at Axe Creek, just five minutes from Strathfieldsaye. The current Eppalock school was built in 2012 but education has been provided on-site since the school’s relocation more than 130 years ago. The new school features state-of-the-art design and facilities including classes located around the central communal area, allowing for peer support and the collegiality reflected in class programs, complemented by small class sizes and additional classroom support for students. Other programs offered include art, drama, music, physical education, Chinese, the Living Green sustainability program, mindfulness and the explicit teaching of values. Students, teachers, parents and carers congregate for reading in the communal area daily, reinforcing the priority accorded to literacy throughout the curriculum, a priority that is reflected in the school’s performance. “Being a small school doesn’t mean that

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children miss out,” acting principal John Jones said. “This year students went to the Shrine of Remembrance to take part in the ANZAC commemoration as part of a Legacy initiative and two students will be travelling to China in May as part of the Team China experience.” Eppalock Primary School’s logo features a possum that reflects the sensitivity of the school to the local environment and the Living Green program, where students work with teachers, parents and community volunteers in the school gardens and cook and share their produce while actively exploring aspects of sustainability. The school has also retained the original school building adding a further sense of community, and a venue for local community groups and the Axe Creek Community Playgroup. This provides leadership opportunities for students. Eppalock Primary School offers a truly unique educational experience for children and their families. Eppalock Primary School, phone 5439 6366.

and businesses within our community,” Dr Langdon said. “We also offer professional skilling in the workplace.” Whether it is learning to motivate teams, computer software training, negotiating with clients, conflict resolution training, leadership development training or how to communicate more effectively, qualified and experienced staff can tailor a specialist training program. Developing the skills of your employees can also help to keep your business competitive. So when you are next looking to update your own, or your employees’ vocational skills or undertake a special interest course, contact Continuing Education Bendigo, phone 5445 9880. www.cebendigo.com.au

MORE SERVICES: Malcolm Macpherson and Michael Langdon from BAE.

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Our key aim is to provide a safe, harmonious learning environment that challenges and supports every student to achieve their personal best. This is reflected in our purpose statement and school values. The school fosters a positive partnership with the community and reaps enormous benefits from our tradition of high level parental involvement.

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Wednesday May 27th, 2015 10.00am - 5.30pm

School Values: Integrity, Belonging & Passion for Learning

2016 Prep Information Session Times & Dates Thursday May 21, 7-8pm Friday May 22, 9.30-10.30am Tour of the school with principal and student leaders followed by morning tea. Individual tours are available by appointment.

Come and visit our Kinder and extended hours program

Open Day Activities Friday May 22 9-11am • Concert in the quadrangle. • Maths games and activities in all classrooms Parents welcome to stay for lunch andjoin activities.

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TEAM EFFORT: For students and staff at Crusoe College.

College of opportunity Crusoe College is an exciting place for Year 7 students to start their secondary schooling. The focus on literacy and numeracy that existed in primary school continues, with a new range of teachers and subjects. Students have specialist facilities and teachers for visual and performing arts, technology, physical education, science and languages. “The relationships between students and teachers is the foundation of good learning,” principal Brad Madden said. “Teachers stay with a group of students throughout their time at the college and come to know the learning and personal characteristics of each student, enabling support and encouragement at the right time. “Parents are an integral part of the learning partnership and are encouraged to be actively involved in the school life of their child from transition in Year 6 right through to subject selections for Year 11 four years later.” Crusoe College’s extra-curricular program is designed so students can take learning into the

broader community. From the initial Year 7 orientation camp there are opportunities and challenges for students to develop their skills within the community. “From debating, involvement with the Arts and Science Festival, Energy Breakthrough, and sports to community service, leadership, both in the school as well as in the community and advanced training in specific subjects, there is a program that will suit the needs of every student,” Mr Madden said. “Students at the college have their own pathway mapped out in consultation with teachers and parents, making us confident that when a Year 10 student leaves, they have a good understanding of their strengths and interests, along with the skills and networks to take the next step in their education.” To see first hand the opportunities available and to coincide with Education Week , Crusoe College will be conducting Open Day Tours on Wednesday, May 20 and Thursday, May 21. Phone 5447 7722 for more details.

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It’s widely recognised that if you train medical students in rural and regional areas they’re more likely to return to practice there – especially if they’re from the country themselves. For more than 20 years Monash University has been doing just that in Bendigo. “In the final three years of a medical degree students learn the hands-on skills they need to be ready to practice as medical professionals, “ School of Rural Health Bendigo acting director Chris Holmes said. “Bendigo provides a unique breadth of clinical exposure and teaching for students with state-of- the-art facilities, while providing the supportive environment to maximise their learning. “At any time, around 110 students from both Monash and the University of Melbourne are based with us in Bendigo and surrounding areas, in the hospital or within local health services. We’ve trained at least 1600 students in the last 20 years.” Partnerships with hospitals and local doctors are vital.

“Clinical training and face-to-face dealings with patients are only possible because highly skilled local practitioners have committed to teaching the next generation of doctors,” associate professor Holmes said. “If you go to see a doctor or visit a hospital anywhere between Swan Hill and Gisborne, you’re likely to meet a Monash student learning from local doctors. Monash makes a special effort to recruit students from north-west Victoria for the program which gives students a chance to study medicine close to home. The results are showing in the increasing number of interns who return to work at the Bendigo hospital. “The challenge now is to develop and refine ongoing post-graduate training programs locally,” associate professor Holmes said. “That would go a long way to ensuring the students of today can see their entire careers in regional areas, to become the local and regional medical professionals of tomorrow.” For further information phone 5440 9000.

MONASH UNIVERSITY: Home to the School of Rural Health.

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Education Week Activities & Dates Monday 18th May

9.30 - 10.30am Open Morning all classes including students in their first year of schooling.

Friday 22nd May

9.15 – 10.00am Assembly.

Foundation (Prep) Information Evening Times & Dates Monday 18th May

10.30 – 11.00am Parents will have the opportunity to visit our current classrooms as part of the open day, followed by an information session. 6:00 – 7:00pm Parents are invited to a tour of the school, followed by an Information session.

Kalianna School Bendigo Nolan St Bendigo, 3550 Ph. 03 5442 1311

Individual tours can be arranged at any time by contacting the school. More details for the school are available on our school website or by downloading our school ‘App’ titled ‘Kalianna School Bendigo’ or through our Facebook Account ‘Kalianna School Bendigo’.

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KINDERGARTEN: Providing lasting educational benefits to young students throughout central Victoria.

To enrol or not to enrol – there is no question Sometimes it helps to ask yourself a simple question to help you find the answer. If you could do one thing that would give your child a head start in their education would you do it? The answer is a simple one and the best way to achieve the result is by enrolling your child in kindergarten. Over 90 per cent of children in Victoria attend kindergarten each year. With government funding now guaranteed through to 2017, families are able to enrol their children and get the benefits of 15 hours of kindergarten per week. The benefits of being able to make new friends, play new games and learn in a safe and controlled environment are difficult to measure, but the proof is there.

A quality early childhood education program improves children’s learning, health and behaviour and has positive impacts extending into adult life. Kindergarten also helps a child to prepare for the move into primary school and makes this step one that they look can forward to, along with their new friends. Cost is a not a barrier. One of the major reasons children are not enrolled in kindergarten is cost. In reality, the majority of the cost is funded by the state and federal governments and for those families who are entitled to further government subsidies such as Health Care Card holders, kindergarten can be free. Families who pay a full fee for

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kindergarten, could be paying as little as $25 per week, over the year, at stand alone community kindergartens. Some long day care services offer funded kindergarten programs as well, and while the fees may vary in this setting they offer convenience and are another option for busy families. Stand alone kindergartens and long day care services spread throughout the community offer families choice and access. Loddon Mallee Preschool Association (LMPA) operates the central enrolments service for many of the kindergartens and LDC’s in Bendigo and Swan Hill. View their website at www.lmpa.org.au for more information. Enrolling is generally a simple process but

completion of paperwork can be challenging, particularly for those where English is not their first language. Families are welcome to call in at LMPS’s office for assistance or attend an enrolment day at locations around Bendigo and Swan Hill. Scheduled dates and locations for enrolment days will be listed on the website. There will always be children who have additional needs and LMPA encourage parents of these children to enrol. If you are not sure, the easiest thing to do is ask to be pointed in the right direction. The most important thing to do is make contact to enrol as early as possible. Kindergarten offers many benefits to children with additional needs so it’s critical that you don’t miss out, particularly if travel is a problem.

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Flexible learning options Education Week is a good time for communities and families to reflect on the value of education and the role that schools play in helping to nurture our children and assist them to the next stage of their lives. Often forgotten in this discussion is the critical role that families play by providing care, direction and support, setting high expectations and encouraging children to accept responsibility for their own progress. Our responsibility in schools is to work in partnership with the community and families to ensure students are successful. Bendigo families are fortunate to be able to choose from a range of schools which are all capable of supporting students to achieve at high levels. Public schools take particular pride

in being inclusive and responsive to individual and community needs. At senior secondary school level an additional requirement is to be flexible enough to support students in a variety of pathways and at Bendigo Senior Secondary College this is something we are able to do extraordinarily well. Our college provides a very safe, supportive learning environment which assists students in achieving placement at university, TAFE or into employment or apprenticeship. VCE results show that BSSC students can achieve outstanding results in an environment which prepares them well for future success. At BSSC our specialist programs add a further dimension to our curriculum offer and the VCE results for students in these programs show that they help students achieve higher than

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expected results. This year, with the opening of our new performing arts facilities and the Ulumbarra Theatre we are set to provide some exciting new opportunities for students passionate about music, dance, drama and theatre studies. I encourage parents to consider all options and make a decision about enrolment and subject selections based on the best interests of your children. If you are a Year 10 student or parent we would be pleased to talk with you about how we can best meet your needs. We have a further open day on July 26 and before then we will be advertising guided parent tours, to see our school at work. Dale Pearce Principal www.bssc.edu.au

CHOICES: BSSC offers a diverse range of subjects.

IN TUNE: Opportunities abound for students interested in the arts.

PRINCIPAL: Dale Pearce.

LEADERSHIP: BSSC values the leaders of tomorrow.

ENQUIRING: BSSC students can achieve outstanding results.

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Bendigo Senior Secondary College Thea Morton

Wendy Morton

Year 11 student with a passion for music and Chinese language.

Parent, Pharmacist.

I chose to come to BSSC for a couple of reasons. I was keen to take part in the music program and to continue my Chinese language studies. My brother attended the school a few years earlier and I saw the friendships he made, the mentors he had and all of the opportunities available to him and I wanted to be involved in something like that.

Both of my children were given the option to choose any school in Bendigo to complete their VCE and both chose BSSC. I am really happy with the choice they made. Thea has come into her own and flourished here.

I love being a part of the music program here. All of the students from both year levels, are welcoming and supportive. Studying music and Chinese with other students and teachers who have such a strong passion for these subjects is inspiring. BSSC has empowered me to follow my passions and to be independent learner. After I complete my VCE I would like to study in China for a year, and I believe that BSSC is preparing me to achieve that goal. Bendigo Senior Secondary College Rosalind Park, Bendigo PO Box 545, Bendigo VIC 3552

Phone 5443 1222 Fax 5441 4548 Email admin@bssc.edu.au Web www.bssc.edu.au

The amount of subjects offered and the amount of students has allowed Thea to find her niche. The college offers a fantastic music and performing arts program that gives students lots of opportunities to perform and to learn from professionals in the field. The teachers and staff at BSSC are available to parents and communicate with us in person and through the online Compass portal. BSSC is an outstanding school, I highly recommend it.

BSSC offers the widest range of VCE, VCAL and VET programs in Victoria, making it the ideal place to complete your education. Students are able to design a program that meets their individual needs. A number of specialist program are also offered that provide students with a targeted pathway focused on a particular theme. Students can also choose to study a range of VCE subjects through our self-directed learning program that combines online resources and learning guides to help students progress through their subjects at their own pace. For more information visit http://www.bssc.edu.au/curriculum

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Sixty years of learning South Bendigo Kindergarten in Somerville Street is celebrating 60 years of providing children with the best possible start to their formal education. “Our philosophy at South Bendigo Kindergarten acknowledges that every child has different needs and requirements,” education leader Jacqui Fawcett said, while explaining that the staff strive for each child to discover their identity. “Kindergarten is the beginning of a child’s introduction to a lifelong journey of learning and discovery.” South Bendigo Kindergarten’s play-based program provides children the opportunity to pursue their interests and develop emerging skills.

Parents have also worked diligently with the kindergarten over the past 10 years to enhance the outdoor learning environment, building a multipurpose stage area, vegetable garden and landscaped play areas with playground equipment. South Bendigo Kindergarten is one of only two kindergartens in Bendigo that offers a long-day program for children of working parents. The long-day program operates on Tuesday and Thursday. To find out more about giving your children a head start to their formal education, why not discuss your requirements with Jacqui Fawcett at South Bendigo Kindergarten. Phone 5443 3861 or email south.bendigo.kin@kindergarten.vic.gov.au

INDEPENDENCE: Encouraged at Marist College Bendigo.

Exciting possibilities Marist College Bendigo is a learning community where the student is at the centre of all learning experiences. Bendigo’s new Marist College has been designed to suit the exciting education challenges ahead. “This allows us to focus on developing the skills our young people need to work collaboratively, inquire critically and become independent learners,” principal Darren McGregor said. “Our community has attracted educators who are excited about these new ways of learning. “We have graduates, former primary principals and educators with 30 years’ experience. “We come from a diverse background but are all drawn to the opportunity of working at the cutting edge of learning.” Marist College Bendigo will eventually grow

to become a Prep to Year 12 community. “As we grow we are committed to maintaining our learning structures that will ensure our students are known and loved.” At the centre of Marist College’s learning structure is their 1:14 group, were one educator walks with a maximum of 14 students. “This 1:14 educator becomes the key point of contact for the family and is the centre-piece of our learning structures. “The group meets for fifteen minutes each morning and for 100 minutes on a Friday afternoon.” Friday afternoons at Marist are dedicated to setting and reviewing personal goals for every student. To find out more, contact Marist College Bendigo by phoning 5400 1252 to register for Transition Day, Monday, June 1, and see where your child will begin their experience as an independent learner at Marist.

STORY TIME: At South Bendigo Kindergarten.

WEEROONA COLLEGE BENDIGO

Weeroona College now offers students the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) program, allowing students to participate in activities, events and other initiatives to develop their skills through the use of hands on inquiry based learning and innovative technologies.

We Create Brilliance

For more information on enrolments for 2016 at Weeroona College or the STEM program please contact our office on 5443 2133

School Captions Taylor Fitton & Tom McKerrow

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Creating a stronger local community Eaglehawk Secondary College is proud to be part of a local community with a long and strong history. The school focuses on ensuring students are not only successful in academic areas, but have the capacity to lead or make a significant contribution to their community. The College fosters partnerships with many local organisations and is proud that its students produce the 3556 Magazine distributed to 5000 homes in the Eaglehawk and Bendigo community on a quarterly basis. The College offers diverse opportunities for students both in student and community leadership, and in a range of personalised learning options. Eaglehawk Secondary College works closely with its local primary schools and Bendigo Senior Secondary College and La Trobe University Bendigo to ensure that

all students have supported pathways into further education and training. “We are incredibly proud of the success of our students and their contribution to the wider community of Eaglehawk and Bendigo,” principal Noel Claridge said. “Many ex-students and parents return to the College to continue to support its work and sustain that strong family community connection.” Education Week is an ideal opportunity to see and celebrate the strengths and opportunities provided by government community-based schools. “We would be pleased to welcome you to our community during Education Week, or at any other suitable time, and show you what a great place Eaglehawk is to live or work and be educated in.” Eaglehawk Secondary College. Phone 5446 8099.

DIVERSITY: At Eaglehawk Secondary College.

CUSTOM LEARNING: Matching individual students’ needs at Kalianna.

Specialist needs met Kalianna School Bendigo in Nolan Street consists of 230 students and 65 professional and caring staff, working tirelessly to achieve excellence in all that they do. “Kalianna’s main focus is the same as any other school, with our academic focus on numeracy and literacy,” assistant principal Kirshy McAinch said. “Our students’ curriculum is matched to our students’ individual abilities throughout the school delivering differentiated learning programs for all our students which are intertwined with the AusVELS and VCAL curriculum.” Small classes with a specialised teacher and education support person ensures the best learning outcomes for Kalianna’s students. A typical literacy lesson at Kalianna will see students taking part in reader’s workshops with

students working on individual, shared and guided reading activities on a regular basis. Workshops are coordinated to ensure students are engaged in every facet of reading. Education Week provides the perfect opportunity for parents, caregivers and the public to attend Kalianna’s open morning, viewing students in a classroom setting between 9.30am and 10.30am next Monday, May 18. This will be followed by a 30 minute information session for new students, parents or caregivers. An after-hours tour and information session will also be held on the Monday from 6pm until 7pm. Phone 5442 1311 or view Kalianna’s new look website at wwww.kalianna.vic.edu.au for more information.

Helping students

discover all God made them to be.

open Day 20th of May 9.00am to 3.00pm. Information Packs and College tours available upon request.

Creek Street ChriStian College 91 Creek Street Bendigo 3550 t: (03) 5442 1722 e: info@creekstreet.vic.edu.au

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Girton graduate shines Only a few months out of school, Girton Grammar School graduate Andrew McKinnon has already performed twice at the Melbourne Recital Centre. Once he sang, once he acted and perhaps next time he will play an instrument. Acting principal Robyn MacCulloch said Andrew was a brilliant student who scored full marks in VCE for Music Investigation, a music subject based on voice. Andrew has already performed in the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority’s Top Class program in an acting capacity, and in their Top Acts program, where he performed vocally. “Performing in both Top Class and Top Acts is a phenomenal achievement that reflects not only Andrew’s talents but also the strength and depth of Girton’s Performing Arts program,” Mrs MacCulloch said. “The VCAA programs are only for the bestof-the-best across the state and there is no

better measure of a school’s Performing Arts program than what the students go on to achieve once they have left the school. “At Girton, we foster an appreciation of art, music and drama from a young age, starting in our junior school. We have state-of-the art theatre facilities and our students quickly develop a sense of confidence and an avenue for creative expression. “Andrew, along with two of our junior school students and two other past students will perform in Ned soon at the Ulumbarra Theatre and many of our students also go on to have careers in backstage and theatre technician roles. “Andrew is off to a great start and has a bright future in the arts.” Andrew is currently rehearsing for Ned The Musical, which premieres on Friday, May 22, and he plans more music and theatre work when he returns from a gap year in 2016. www.girton.vic.edu.au

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International outlook Recently Kate Poppa, a La Trobe paramedic practice/public health student at the Bendigo Campus, had the opportunity to travel abroad to study and work in Mexico and Romania. Studying public health in Mexico and volunteering in an Emergency Department in Romania allowed Kate to live abroad and become immersed in new and exciting cultures. Kate said these trips broadened her world view and exposed her to invaluable opportunities unavailable in an Australian

setting and she appreciated the opportunity to add an international perspective to her degree. “I am more excited than ever to see where my future career as a paramedic will take me,” Kate said. “Being able to travel as a university student is the best thing I’ve ever done.” La Trobe University has more than 150 partner universities in over 40 countries offering a wide range of programs. Visit www.latrobe.edu.au for more information.

COMMUNITY FOCUSSED: Violet Street Primary School.

A small school with big opportunities Bendigo Violet Street Primary School offers a personalised small school atmosphere surrounded by a strong close knit community in spacious surrounds. They proudly celebrate their heritage and integrate modern technologies to provide students with current educational opportunities in upgraded heritage buildings. Students have a chance to explore their individual passions through daily investigations and hands-on real life experiences. Play is the Way (Wilson McCaskill) is the basis of the school’s social competencies programme with children learning as they play. Most importantly, in play children learn how to learn. Bendigo Violet Street Primary School is surrounded by edible gardens maintained by students with produce harvested and cooked in weekly cooking sessions. Special healthy community three course lunches for invited guests, are regular events.

A diverse curriculum allows individual students to connect with the broader community. The school’s Leisure and Recreation Programme (LARP) in grades four to six, provides opportunities for gardening, dance, physical fitness, arts, instrumental music and more. “A feature is our newly developed Outdoor Learning Centre, providing a place to learn and grow together – both plants and children,” principal Mandy Costello said. “We were very proud to be recognised as Bendigo’s Healthiest School in 2015 as a result of combined community efforts in the garden and the classroom. “Creating strong connections between school and home is the glue that holds our school programmes together. “Everyone has a role at Violet Street Primary School.” Phone 5443 6411 for more information.

Visit us during Term 2

Our learning community strives to provide each young person with the best educational opportunities to experience personal success.

TRANSITION DAY for current Year 6 students

Organic Fruit and Veg

Monday 1 June. If your child is not currently attending a Catholic primary school, please make a booking for Transition Day.

We source the majority of our food locally, supporting butchers, fruit grocers and local organic wholesalers. We also have our own kitchen garden which allows our children to be hands on and learn about the food we eat from seed to plate.

PRINCIPAL’S TOURS at La Valla Held on the first Thursday of each month: 4 June, 6 August & 3 September.

LEARNING WALKS at Coolock

Beautiful play spaces All of Jenny’s Early Learning Centre’s are specially designed to help meet the community and our children’s needs. Each room opens up to beautiful learning areas, allowing our educators to run effective indoor/outdoor programs, where they are able to engage, participate and educate their children.

Jenny’s Early Learning Centre jennyselc.com.au

Strathﬁeldsaye Ph: 5439 4774

Maiden Gully Ph: 5449 7555

Epsom Ph: 5448 4520

Bendigo Hospital Ph: 5444 3991

Held on the third Tuesday of each month: 19 May, 16 June, 18 August & 15 September.

ENROLMENTS We welcome enrolment applications from students attending all primary schools in our community. Enrolments for Year 7, 2016 close on Friday 19 June. After this date, please contact Mrs Trish Martin to discuss your enrolment requirements.

BOOKINGS & ENQUIRIES Please contact our College Registrar, Mrs Trish Martin. (03) 5449 3466; tmartin@ccb.vic.edu.au

A Ministry of Mercy Education Ltd ABN 69 154 531 870

ENROLMENT APPLICATIONS FOR YEAR 7, 2016 ARE DUE BY FRIDAY 19 JUNE 2015.

LIVE THE GOOD NEWS

Jenny’s Play-Explore Learn program (0-6 years), recognises that children begin learning from birth and brain development is at its most rapid from birth to age 8. We offer an approved Kindergarten program which is delivered by a qualiﬁed Early Childhood teacher. We also offer a pre-kinder program (3-4 years).

CATHOLIC COLLEGE BENDIGO

Recognised Kinder Program

WELL TRAVELLED: Kate Poppa (right) volunteering in Romania.

Apprenticeships

Take the next step. Study with Bendigo TAFE. Pre-apprenticeships • • • •

A starting point towards your apprenticeship. Careers in plumbing, carpentry, electrotechnology or automotive. Try out a trade to decide if it’s right for you. Learn the basic skills of the industry.

Apprenticeships • • •

Earn while you learn. Start while you’re completing year 11 or 12. Careers in engineering, building and construction, plumbing, electrical, automotive, agriculture, horticulture, conservation and land management.

VCAL • • •

Hands-on training options. Finish your senior school years and get a headstart in your chosen trade. School-based apprenticeships and traineeships make you more employable.

Enrol now for mid-year entry www.bendigotafe.edu.au/apprenticeships

1300 554 248

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For that extra edge

LEARNING: At Creek Street Christian College.

Spiritual learning in a caring environment Creek Street Christian College is a school designed to encourage all students to give their best as they move through their chosen education pathways. “Whether they are destined for further study or to enter the workforce directly from school, they can feel that they belong at Creek Street,” principal Coral Maxwell said. “Over the college’s 34 year history many students have enjoyed the caring, learning environment which acknowledges the Godgiven talents of each young person.” Ex-students of Creek Street can be found in a wide range of occupations throughout Bendigo, Australia and the world. Mrs Maxwell says the theme over the years has been one of students’ realising their potential and discovering their value and worth in the context of the world

around them. Prep to Year 10 students are taught by Christian staff, participating in a wide range of learning opportunities from woodwork and hospitality to performing arts and digital photography. “Whatever career pathway Creek Street Christian College students choose to take, they can feel well prepared for their life after study,” Mrs Maxwell said. Year 2 students love the caring Christian environment with several Year 2 students ecstatic about Creek Street Christian College. “I like that we can see smiles every day,” Tshari said. “We have fun subjects. I love everything else, it couldn’t be better,” Zac added. For further information about Creek Street Christian College phone 5442 1722.

Tuition Bendigo offers a locally owned and run tuition service for students of all ages, from primary to secondary and beyond. Established in 2012 Tuition Bendigo, next door to the Bendigo Cinemas in Queen Street, has assisted countless students in achieving better academic results. Tuition Bendigo seeks to instil confidence, make learning fun while creating a safe, supportive environment for students to develop and learn about a range of subjects and perform better in a competitive classroom environment. Tuition Bendigo manager Beth HodsonClark, has over 15 years’ experience working in the tuition industry, together with her specialised tutors they offer comprehensive programs within the Victorian curriculum at all levels. “We cater to our student’s needs, identify and fill learning gaps and strive to see our students reach their full potential,” Mrs HodsonClark said. “Our tuition includes written work, discussion, learning aids/tools, computer based

work and is designed to include all learning styles. “We offer individual tuition where our tutors work beside every student for the entire lesson. “Offering personalised tuition produces excellent results for students and their diverse learning needs.” Secondary and VCE tuition focuses on intensive one on-one tuition, helping students’ confidence and motivation while developing their skills and understanding of problem areas, including exam preparation. Subject areas include maths, English, biology, chemistry, physics and more. Tuition Bendigo has also been involved in the last two Bendigo Easter parades where students have the opportunity to participate and create artwork for the parades. “We work closely with schools and the local community to offer our support, provide opportunities and help students of all ages.” To find out more about the range of services, view Tuition Bendigo’s website or phone 4433 1282. Tuition Bendigo, 103 Queen Street Bendigo.

HELPING: Students reach their full potential.

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SMALL SCHOOL, STRONG COMMUNITY @ BENDIGO – VIOLET ST PRIMARY SCHOOL

Our Aspire Program recognises the positive impact you’ve had on your community, not just your academic results. To apply, all you have to do is show us what you’ve done. Demonstrate the impact of your volunteer contributions to the community and we’ll consider this when assessing your application.

OUR SCHOOL PRIORITISES LITERACY, NUMERACY AND SOCIAL SKILLS TO BUILD STRONG CHILDREN, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FAMILIES AND OUR WIDER BENDIGO COMMUNITY.

OUR SCHOOL MOTTO: MY BEST

If you’re successful you’ll receive a conditional offer into your chosen course in September ahead of normal admissions. Plus you will be a part of our exciting Enrichment Program, helping you prepare for university life.

OPEN DAY

Monday 18th May – 8:45- 10:45am All classrooms open to current and prospective families.

INFORMATION NIGHT

Prospective parent information session and school tour.

‘I have been volunteering with my local CFA fire brigade for the past two years as a qualified firefighter.’

Individual tours can be arranged at any time by contacting the school.

James Farrugia, 2015 Aspire student

Applications close: Monday 31 August 2015

More details available on our school website. www.benviolet.vic.edu.au Bendigo Violet Street Primary School Webster St, Bendigo. 3550 Phone: 5443 6411 | Fax: 5441 7657

E: bendigo.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Web: www.benviolet.vic.edu.au Principal: Mandy Costello

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LATEST ADDITION: Jenny’s Bendigo hospital facility.

Jenny’s meets demand Jenny’s Early Learning Centres have been supporting and working within the Bendigo community for more than seven years. “After falling in love with the Maiden Gully area, Jenny’s Early Learning Centres can now be found as well in Epsom, Strathfieldsaye and also the Bendigo Hospital,” managing director Darren Reid said. Jenny’s, as it is commonly known, provides care and education for children from three months-of-age through to children in preschool, their final year prior to primary school. “It is more than a child care centre but rather a gathering place for families and children, many of whom develop friendships which continue for many years after they were initially forged at Jenny’s.” Jenny’s philosophy embraces exploration within play and children are encouraged to explore their environment, tending to the

vegetable garden, engaging in active play or simply enjoying the indoor and outdoor spaces. “This opportunity to explore allows children to feel comfortable within their surrounds supporting their development into confident and capable children.” Recently Jenny’s opened their newest centre within the grounds of the Bendigo hospital on the corner of Lucan and Barnard streets, Bendigo. “Hidden behind a wooden fence, under the 100 year-old cork tree you may see glimpses of children playing within the beautiful shade the tree produces,” Mr Reid said. For anyone wanting to see what Jenny’s is all about - families are encouraged to drop in or call their local centre for a personalised tour or visit www.jennyselc.com.au for more information.

Weeroona College Bendigo (WCB) has recently been rebuilt and transformed as part of the Bendigo Education Plan to support world-class innovative teaching and learning to more than 600 Year 7 to 10 students. The college features four communities of students and staff, utilising state-of-the-art facilities that allow for stage-related learning for students. Designated areas provide a wide range of flexible teaching and learning activities including peer tutoring, project and lecture based learning. A recently implemented Unibridges program between La Trobe University and selected government schools, including WCB, gives students a distinct advantage for getting into La Trobe University, irrespective of their final ATAR score, in the science, engineering and health fields. A key aspect of the program is to get the students to La Trobe University for excursions where they complete their experiments in the university laboratories, hear from lecturers at the university and interact with university students.

These excursions let the students experience and understand what university life is like. WCB students can undertake Unibridges as an elective at Year 10, letting students participate in various activities. “Students have recently been down to Quantum Victoria in Melbourne, a centre for STEM [science, maths, engineering and mathematics] excellence, where they participated in the Viral Enigma, an interactive activity related to viruses,” science teacher Jean Stephens said. “This week, more than 20 students went to La Trobe University’s Bendigo campus to extract DNA from kiwi fruit and conduct a gel electrophoresis, comparing real DNA samples.” Essential to students’ transition to Bendigo Senior Secondary College is their digital portfolio that they will take from WCB directly to BSSC. “This digital portfolio will form the basis for their UniBridges application to university and show their achievements throughout the program”, Mrs Stephens said. www.weeroona.vic.edu.au

WEEROONA COLLEGE: Students exploring options with La Trobe University.

Since 1993, Monash University has trained medical students in clinical skills right here in Bendigo. Our partners include Bendigo Healthcare Group, and local GPs and health services. Together we give students unparalleled opportunities for the sort of hands-on training that’s hard to get in major cities. Fostering the next generation of rural doctors. Find out more at: med.monash.edu.au/srh/bendigo School of Rural Health Bendigo Mercy Street, Bendigo Phone: 5440 9000

CRICOS Provider: Monash University 00008C

We’ve trained doctors in Bendigo for over 20 years

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TAFE’s best kept secret – apprenticeship pathways

What is a pathway? A pathway is the sequence of studies a student selects to reach the qualification or trade career of their choice. This can be done through training and formal school education, through employment and life experience. Pathway from school to TAFE A pathway can start at school through programs that are alternative to normal senior secondary school. A student can do industry-focused training, as well as studying the traditional school curriculum. These programs will give students

Bendigo Weekly Friday, May 15, 2015 aged 15 and above a head start with skills to develop and extend meaningful pathways for employment and/or further education at TAFE and university. Apprenticeship pathway Bendigo TAFE gives students a taste of what it is like to work in the industry through training as a pre-apprentice. Pre-apprenticeships are available in the trades and sustainability study area and are a step in the right direction for a trade career. This gives students a realistic view of the trade before they start their apprenticeship.

State-of-the-art facilities and teachers who are very supportive give students’ real hands-on training. Bendigo TAFE pre-apprenticeship qualifications are nationally recognised and with the credits received through completion of these courses, students will be more employable to prospective employers for a full apprenticeship. Through starting a career pathway with a pre-apprenticeship, students get hands-on training using the tools of the trade so they will feel confident to do the job. For further nformation phone 1300 554 248 or visit www.bendigotafe.edu.au

California Gully Primary School

Education Week Activities and Dates Wed May 20 9.15am - 11.00am: Open Morning Fri May 22 9.30am - 11.00am: Guided tours conducted by our Junior School Councillors

Prep Orientation Program Dates

Tues October 27 9.15am - 10.45am Tues November 17 9.15 - 10.45am Tues December 8 9.15am - 11.45am Individual tours of the school are also welcomed at any time; interested families can organise a meeting by contacting the school office.

Staley St, California Gully Ph: 5446 8393

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OPPORTUNITIES: Science and the arts are integral to studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; learning at Catholic College Bendigo .

Lockwood South Primary School

Growing together, Learning forever!

Education Week Activities

Confidence and excitement As a relative newcomer to Catholic College Bendigo my overwhelming impression is of involvement and the sense of community. This was very evident at our recent open day when our students, staff and parents gathered to celebrate the life and learning of our community. We met many new families, whose children will be starting secondary school in 2016. Their excitement reminded me that their journey with our College has already begun, even though they may not be starting classes here until next February. Our current Year 7 students were

outstanding in their confidence and pride as they conducted tours around the campus. Families were particularly interested in the specialist learning facilities that allow students to study a broad range of subjects, from textiles to science, wood and metalwork to agriculture. Many families took time to talk to our Heads of House and view the displays about house activities, such as camps, swimming and athletics carnivals, retreats and masses. Belonging at Catholic College Bendigo begins with our houses. They are the core of our pastoral care structure and since

the beginning of the year I have seen how quickly our Year 7 students develop a sense of belonging within their house and housegroup. The next step in confident transition to secondary school is Transition Day on Monday, June 1 when Grade 6 students will experience a day as a Year 7 student at Catholic College Bendigo. We welcome enrolment applications from students attending all primary schools in our community. Brian Turner, principal. www.ccb.vic.edu.au

Step into School night Tuesday May 19 at 6pm. All pre-schoolers and parents welcome. Wednesday May 20 Open morning 9am-11am. Come and see our wonderful programs in action. Tours also available on Saturday May 23. Please ring to arrange a time.

the first steps are most important

Email: lockwood.south.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Web: www.locksthps.vic.edu.au

A childs early years development helps them achieve success in the future For details please visit: www.lmpa.org.au or call the office on: 5443 1229

1ST ROUND KINDERGARTEN APPLICATIONS MUST BE IN BEFORE 15TH JUNE

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May 17-23, 2015

HANDS ON: At Victory Christian College.

A month of activities Victory Christian College in Strathdale is using the month of May to immerse its secondary students in a range of activities regarding career pathways and transition to VCE and beyond. VCE coordinator Mr Craig Kanzamar explained that the college wanted students to explore the different options on offer, and for each student to reach their full potential and desired goals. Last week, 32 students travelled to the VCE Melbourne and Careers Expo to attend different seminars covering a range of topics including tertiary courses, career and gap year options and VCE subjects. The experience allowed students to talk to representatives from different tertiary institutions to gain insights into the pathways which will lead them to their career of choice. The Year 12 students also attended the Tertiary Information Session, which included information on VTAC course selection, and correct procedures when applying for University or TAFE entrance.

During Education Week, all Year 10, 11 and 12 students will be touring La Trobe University to view their facilities and discover further postsecondary education possibilities. Interested Year 9 and 10 students will also be visiting the Bendigo Schools Trade Training Centre to find out more about undertaking a VET subject in Year 11 and 12, and guest speakers from Deakin University will be visiting the College and giving advice to students about successful study and exam practice to help them maximise their potential. Next year, the College will be expanding its VCE subject offerings and pathway choices with the implementation of School Based Apprenticeships. Students and parents will be provided with an information session about this new initiative. The College is also expanding its VCE facilities, with a new VCE complex and Resource Centre being constructed in readiness for the 2016 school year. Victory Christian College, phone 5445 2600.

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A new beginning Quarry Hill Primary School, located close to the Bendigo CBD, serves a well-established residential area. The school’s historic red brick building built in 1911 features a unique quadrangle design that provides easy access and fosters classroom interaction. “The school has grown steadily in the past five years and is now home to 352 students,” principle Andrew Schaeche said, while explaining the school is involved in a capital works project that will see a new school entrance point comprising administration spaces, staff-room and first aid room. “A new modern 21st century library facility will also be built that will provide a whole school community resource.” The school also utilises a bushland space that has been developed during the past six years comprising an eco-shed and a sandpit.

“Students access this space for play at lunchtimes where they can engage in imaginative and creative play and build cubby houses from natural materials. “This space is used weekly to engage the children in activities focussed around sustainability and the environment.” Quarry Hill Primary School prides itself on its engaging and inclusive curriculum centred around students’ knowledge and interests while providing a broad range of extra curricula activities that challenge and motivate involvement. They include things such as Energy Breakthrough, chess club, garden, art and crafts, Lego and robotics, cheer’n’dance, an outdoor classroom and camps. Quarry Hill Primary School also offers specialist programs in art, music, physical education and Chinese. www.quarryhillps.vic.edu.au

BRIGHT FUTURE: Quarry Hill Primary School captains Sam Martin, Zoe Quinlan and Tom Waterson.

A Foundation for Learning in a kindergarten or pre-kindergarten program at Dr Harry Little Preschool. Dr Harry Little Preschool has been part of the Bendigo community in different forms for more than 38 years. Our aim is to provide children with the security, warmth and joy essential to their development and growth, to optimise their learning in these vital years. Our Educators provide programs that enable children to learn through exploration and stimulating experiences. We are an independent, not for proﬁt, kindergarten and pre-kindergarten service.

Come along to our fair on Sunday 24 May or book a tour of the preschool

TRANSITIONDAY

Monday 1 June 2015. 9.30am - 2.30pm An opportunity for prospective Year 7 (2016) students to experience life as a secondary student. Register for the day with Mrs Carmel Fitt, Office Leader. Ph: 5400 1252. E: cfitt@marist.vic.edu.au

MARIST COLLEGE BENDIGO 95 Golf Links Road Maiden Gully, Vic 3551 Ph: 5400 1252 E: info@marist.vic.edu.au

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ENROLMENT ENQUIRIES WELCOME

SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT: On Track Training and Employment.

Literacy made easier Life can be difficult if you can’t read and write or do mathematics. Literacy, numeracy and employability skills are something which many people take for granted, however lacking these foundational skills can make living in today’s world a lot harder. Everyday activities such as managing your money, shopping or filling out a rental application can all be tricky if you can’t read, write, add or plan. Furthermore, lower literacy and numeracy skills significantly impact upon one’s life opportunities. People with low literacy levels may struggle to obtain and keep jobs and increase their earning potential or promotion through further education and training. On Track Training and Employment adult literacy trainer Jackie Keilty-Barrett says people are often surprised to learn that literacy and numeracy is an issue for Australians.

However, Jackie stresses that if you are an adult struggling with literacy and numeracy you are not alone. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, 44 per cent of Australian adults do not have the level of literacy and numeracy needed to cope with the demands of everyday life. This is especially concerning in today’s society where communications and employment opportunities are increasingly online. “On Track Training and Employment in Eaglehawk has been supporting people in literacy, numeracy, mathematics and employability skills for more than 20 years,” Jackie said. “People can learn to read and write in a friendly and supportive learning environment, and many of On Track’s students successfully go onto further training or employment at completion of their course.” www.ontrack.vic.edu.au

Eaglehawk Secondary College provides an engaging learning environment in the community of Eaglehawk. We would love you to be part of the Eaglehawk Secondary College Community and are very proud of our College and what our students achieve. Our College offers a caring community environment in which all students are supported, encouraged and challenged to achieve success.

(03) 5446 8099 Reserve Street, Eaglehawk, Victoria Email: eaglehawk.sc@edumail.vic.gov.au

OPEN DAY FRIDAY MAY 22 EXPERIENCE THE GIRTON DIFFERENCE ND

WHAT COMES WITH A GIRTON EDUCATION? • Prep to Year 12 entry opportunities culminating in excellent VCE results – the best in the region • Emphasis on student wellbeing • World leadership in Emotional Intelligence Education

• 54 different co-curricular activities; in Sport, Music, Drama, Dance, Science, Art, Textiles, Media and more • Sports Excellence programme for elite athletes • Bendigo’s most comprehensive Performing Arts Programme

Visit us on Open Day, Friday May 22nd anytime between 9.00 and noon and see us in action, or call our Registrar, Mrs Louise McWaters on 5441 3114. www.girton.vic.edu.au

A S P I R E TO S TA R

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Becoming someone exceptional The learning program of BSE has been described as: Personalised, flexible, rigorous, innovative, student centered and highly successful. One thing BSE is never described as is static. The college commitment to respecting the individual learner’s needs and passions, is not only seen in its new buildings, specialist programs, individual and live tracking Dashboard, but in the ongoing pursuit to find the next best practice to live its motto, “Strive for excellence”. In 2016 new ideas to be incorporated into a program that already has the college achieving above expected growth in external measures such as NAPLAN, will be: collaborative and independent spaces, an assessment centre and student developed, individualised learning programs – where students will build their own guided timetable based on their current skill level, their interests and their co curricula commitments. It is often difficult to accurately describe the culture of a community. The College is visited frequently by educators who note the sense of calm, focus on learning, positive vibe, friendliness of students and professionalism of staff. Principal Ernie Fleming says while these observations are perceptions and reassuring, it is critical that staff and students find what they do on a daily basis is valuable and valued. “We are working to ensure our learning has a social value. We want the learning to make

VALUED: Student’s initiative at BSE. a difference in the lives of others, either from a product made for a purpose, an event to entertain, a publication to contribute to a public debate, or an act that makes the work a better place for the environment, those with a need or for a group that works for the community,” he said. Experts have been saying for some time that formal education has become

Learning for the future in a caring rural setting • Brand new school facilities

• Rural school environment close to Bendigo

• Friendly and caring school community

• School bus service

Please contact our school to ﬁnd out how we can meet the needs of your child. www.goornongps.vic.edu.au | (03) 5432 2236

too structured and rigid, that it is restricts creativity, initiative and personality. “We need to respect personal journeys by providing a framework that allows students to do work that interests them, at a level that builds on their current skills and is not removed from having a real purpose,” Mr Fleming said. “We are excited by our learning about learning and the programs we have

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planned for 2016.” BSE is well placed to implement their strategies to build twenty first century work and life skills that educators have been promoting as “critical to Australia’s future” given the foundation that has been established and the community support for a personalised approach. For further information phone 5443 4522.

KANGAROO FLAT PRIMARY SCHOOL

Celebrating Learning in EDUCATION WEEK School Open Morning Tuesday May 19, 2015 9.00-11.00am Highlights include: • Grandparents’ Morning • Teddy Bear’s Picnic on the Oval • Community Music Assembly and Student Awards 2015 Step into Prep Family info session Thursday May 21 6.30-7.30pm School Tours- see our school at work! Friday May 22 from 9.00am Stay connected with our school APP!

Open Day Wednesday August 12, 2015 11.30am-1pm Prep Foundation Orientation Program Tuesday December 8, 2015

Lynne Colbert - Principal 18-22 Sandhurst Street, Raywood Phone: 5436 1392 www.raywoodps.vic.edu.au

Phone 5447 5100 for more information

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Education Week Activities & Dates Information Session for 2016 Prep Parents The first session will run on Tuesday May 19th from 9.30-11.00am. This will include an information session, school tour and open classrooms. The evening session will run on Tuesday May 19th from 6.00-7.00pm. 2016 Preps and parents can choose to attend the session that is most convenient for them. Whole School Open Day Tuesday 19th May 9.30-11.00am Families and community members welcome to visit classrooms. 9 Uxbridge Street, Strathfieldsaye Vic 3551 | Ph: 5439 5207 | Fax: 5439 5476 Em: strathfieldsaye.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au | www.strathps.vic.edu.au Principal: Ben Johnstone-McCloud

• 2016 Enrolments open NOW • Affordable Christian eduation • Small class sizes • School buses from: Kangaroo Flat via Lockwood Strathfieldsaye via Elphinstone Maryborough via Newstead

OPEN DAY19th May Class Tours 10am & 2pm

Information available - contact the college office 89 Main Road, Campbells Creek Ph: 5472 3817 E: admin@olivet.vic.edu.au W: www.olivet.vic.edu.au

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Faith in every student

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Catholic schools strive to be places of faith, of academic excellence and spiritual formation, exposing students to the arts and to the importance of social justice and global issues, while offering families a strong curriculum with a full range of subjects and pathways for all students. St Francis of the Fields Primary School St Francis of the Fields Primary School principal Tim Moloney feels blessed. “Everyday that I arrive at our pristine 28 acres with our cows, sheep, pigs and chickens grazing amongst our pastures I feel blessed,’ Mr Moloney said. “I look forward to working with our highly professional and committed staff that always seek to build positive relationships with students and parents. “These relationships assist in students, teachers and parents working together to achieve academic success. “I love learning with our children. Our children want to lead and represent their school. They do so proudly and to an excellent standard. Our students want to set the direction for their school and their community. “Just today I was asked when our Recreation team is meeting next. “Our parents, teachers and students are working together to design a new recreation space encompassing five acres that our students and community can use. Our students think big.” If you would like St Francis of the Fields Primary School to be part of your child’s education why not come along to their Come and See Week, May 25 to 29 between 9am and 5pm. No appointments needed. A parent information evening is also scheduled for 7.30pm, Wednesday, May 27 at St Francis’ Community Centre. “You will be amazed by our facilities and the many learning opportunities that your child will receive. More importantly, your child will be known and loved,” Mr Moloney said.

St Peter’s Primary School St Peter’s Primary School is a hidden gem in Bendigo, situated between the Bendigo Hospital and the show grounds with many people surprised by the vast spaces available. St Peter’s is proud to be a school with a difference embracing students of all backgrounds and abilities, a school that does its utmost to build on the abilities of its pupils while helping them improve in areas that need developing. The school curriculum is built around the needs of the student. The Reggio Emilia philosophy is what

guides St Peter’s learning in early years, where children see playing, cooperating, inquiring and investigating as integral to learning, not separate to it. In middle and senior years, children are encouraged and exposed to projects and learning allowing them to explore the world and their place in the world. Children are encouraged to ask questions and inquire, not just consume knowledge. “We have recently established four cornerstones for living and learning which we believe have the capacity to positively guide the children throughout their lives,” principal Craig Simpson said. The four cornerstones are: Excellence – doing your very best, Perseverance – working through difficulties, Creativity – original and creative thinking and Social Justice – looking out for and helping other people. So this education week come and visit St Peters’ Primary School as they may just be the school you are looking for.

CREATIVE LEARNING: At St Therese’s.

St Therese’s Kennington St Therese’s Primary School has been implementing the Developmental Curriculum approach in the Prep unit for a number of years. Children learn and engage in a purpose built facility that has open, flexible learning spaces, including an outdoor learning patio. Research of education systems in Europe has shown that children who are encouraged to learn through investigating and discovering their world will outperform those students who begin schooling in a highly structured and formalized setting. “Children at St Therese’s learn their academic skills and understandings through discovery, leading to better engagement, more motivated students and better development of literacy and numeracy skills,” principal Matthew Mann said. St Therese’s teachers take time to focus on each child in the class as they investigate an area or topic of interest. Using the child’s passion and strengths, staff build on the child’s learning, developing their skills and knowledge. “Teachers know their students better because they spend quality time with them. “This teaching approach develops a student’s love of learning as they are in partnership with their teacher in directing their own learning.” Mr Mann said.

FORMING FRIENDSHIPS: At St Francis.

HIDDEN GEM: St Peter’s.

Bendigo Catholic Schools Learning for life!

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Holy Rosary Primary School 556 Napier St, White Hills P: 5448 4280 Open Week: May 25th 29th 9-11am Daily Information Evening: May 28th 7.30pm

St. Monica’s Primary School 91 High St, Kangaroo Flat P: 5447 7832 Open Week: May 25th 29th 9-11am Daily Information Evening: May 27th 7.30pm

St. Liborius’ Primary School 379 Eaglehawk Rd, Eaglehawk P: 5446 9172 Open Week: May 25th 29th 9-11am Daily Information Evening: May 26th 7.30pm

St. Therese’s Primary School Albion St, Kennington P: 5443 3200 Open Day: May 29th 9-11am Tours at other times by contacting the school office Information Evening: May 28th 7.00pm

St. Francis of the Fields Primary School 46 Blucher St, Strathfieldsaye P: 5439 3191 Open Week: May 25th 29th 9-5pm Daily Information Evening: May 27th 7.30pm St. Kilian’s Primary School Havelock St, Bendigo P: 5443 4071 Open Week: May 25th 29th 9-11am Daily Information Evening: May 26th 7.30pm

St. Peter’s Primary School Fenton St, North Bendigo P: 5443 9319 Open Week: May 25th 29th 9-11am Daily Information Evening: May 27th 6.30pm St. Joseph’s Primary School Gladstone St, Quarry Hill P: 5443 2108 Open Week: May 25th 29th 9-11am Daily Information Evening: May 28th 7.30pm

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