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FUNDING for a world-class preventative health initiative in Victoria has been cut while Greater Bendigo residents’ waistlines continue to expand. The Healthy Together Victoria initiative was developed with Commonwealth funding as part of the National Partnership Agreement on Preventive Health (NPAPH) in 2011.

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Despite $119 million worth of funding promised over nine years to June 2018, the federal government cut funding to the NPAPH in last year’s federal budget. The state government also shed funding for the initiative – which brought state-funded and communi-

ty-based activities together – in the recent 2015/16 budget. Greater Bendigo was one of 14 muncipalities to sign up to become a Healthy Together Community as part of the initiative. According to the Loddon Mallee Regional Strategic Plan 2015-2018,

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Greater Bendigo recorded the highest prevalence of obesity at 27 per cent, above the Loddon Mallee region average of 22.5 per cent. Eighty-three per cent of males and 75 per cent of females aged 20 or older are predicted to be overweight or obese by 2025 according to a De-

partment of Human Services report. Health care spending on type two diabetes, directly linked to obesity, are also expected to cost Victorians $5.6 billion across the 30 years to 2032-33. Victorian Minister for Health Jill Hennessy said the federal government had walked away from a vital funding commitment.

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Ten of the best TWEED Sutherland First National staff are celebrating after the Bendigo office won 10 gongs at the Australian First National awards held in Queenstown, New Zealand last weekend. Director Matt Leonard said it was especially pleasing to note that the awards were spread right across the company, and included recognition in residential and commercial sales, leasing and property management. ‘’This is a great reflection on the entire team, and something we are all very proud of,” he said. The Bendigo office also finished third overall for sales across Australasia, competing against more than 400 First National offices. DCK Real Estate will auction a California bungalow blessed with a prized inner city location at 508 Hargreaves Street from 10.30am Saturday. Offering a lot of character and charm, as well as position, the three-

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ELDERS Bendigo has a 1.65-hectare (four acres) property featuring a modern, four bedroom brick veneer home at 128 Rohs Road East Bendigo to auction from 12pm on site, Thursday, May 28. The property includes a large American-style barn that would suit a horse enthusiast, and is within walking distance of the Bendigo Jockey Club. It would also make an ideal hobby farm, close to the centre of town, local schools, transport and parklands, but with the added potential attraction of of-

THE Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has cautioned would be home buyers of the need to do their sums before being tempted by the current record low interest rates and taking on a mortgage. Earlier this month the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) made its second rate cut for this year, which has dropped the official interest rate to a new record low since the late 1950s. REIA president, Neville Sanders said with an official interest rate of just two per cent, most home

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Strategy on the move

THE state government has confirmed community consultation on Victoria’s first ever long-term strategy for regional public transport will kick off in June. The Regional Network Development Plan will set out priorities for regional public transport services, infrastructure and investment over the next 20-30 years. Public Transport Minister Jacinta Allan said the lack of a strategy for public transport in the short, medium and long term had held rural and regional Victoria back for too long.

Public transport plan to set long-term agenda “The Regional Network Development Plan will, for the first time, set out a plan for better public transport in regional Victoria in the short, medium and longterm.” She said regional public transport users and communities will be front and centre in the plan for better public transport in regional Victoria.” The Regional Network Devel-

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demand. A Regional Transport Advisory Group, with representatives from all regions will advise the government during the consultation process and drive engagement with local communities and councils. The consultation process will take place over the next three months, and will be a critical part of the development of the Regional Network Development Plan, which will be finalised for consideration as part of the 201617 budget.

GENEROSITY: The Red Shield Appeal is set to return.

Salvos marking milestone THE red army will be out knocking on doors again for the annual Red Shield Neighbourhood Appeal. Marking its 50th anniversary, the appeal aims to raise money for people in need of care and their community additional services. The Salvos are hoping to raise more than $280,000 across Northern Victoria over the next two weeks, with most donations expected on the official door-knock May 30 to 31 weekend. Northern Victoria divisional commander Major John Friend said the appeal played a significant role in their ability to respond to the community’s growing needs. “We are facing continued pressures to assist families and individuals who fall on hard times in many areas of their lives,” he said. A Calivil resident said the Salvos had helped her and the community through tough times on the farm after being hit by drought and floods. “The Salvation Army has been a incredible support to my family and community. We were afraid of judgment, but John didn’t come to judge or compare. He came to listen, care and in fact he is a rare constant in our lives,” she said. “I don’t think we’d still be there if it wasn’t for John and the Salvos.”

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Union wants changes stamped out COMMUNICATION Workers Union members joined with concerned members of the community in Bendigo yesterday to gather signatures in support of an ongoing national campaign against the federal government’s proposed changes to postal services. The union lists changes planned for the ailing Aus-

tralia Post service as including the creation of a two-speed service for stamped mail, deregulating the price of next day delivery, with an initial proposed price of a letter of $1.50 (double the current price), and the slowing the regular mail delivery standard to three days or longer as being among its prime concerns. The transferral of regional

mail sorting to metro sorting centres which could lead to the loss of jobs in regional communities has also been flagged, with the CWU’s assistant national secretary Martin O’Nea claiming the government and senior Australia Post management are proposing to downgrade our Postal Services to second rate. “Australia Post made an

underlying profit of $517 million last year. These proposals are designed to fatten up the parcels business for privatisation,” he said. The federal opposition has previously called on Communications Minister Malcom Turnbull, to rule out job losses and post office closures in Bendigo and central Victoria.

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City setting a healthy task By CHRISTINE McGINN

THE health of Greater Bendigo residents is in the spotlight as the city makes tracks to get active. Active and Healthy Communities manager Pat Jess said health should be at the heart of the city’s service delivery. “It is not only the city’s responsibility. It is really important that the key organisations and sectors are working together for the common goal,” he said. “A coordinated and common goal is required if we are going to see any significant change. Certainly there is a degree of responsibility to the individual to be making

the right choices when it come to what they eat and physical activity. “But the city can provide the right environment for people to make the right choices when it comes to their health.” Council released findings of the Active Living Census in April, which gave the city its first localised data on the population’s health. According to the report, 45.5 per cent of Greater Bendigo residents rated their health as being excellent or very good compared to 18 per cent who said it was fair or poor. Almost 50 per cent of adults said they found it difficult to eat the recom-

active: City of Greater Bendigo’s Steven Abbott, Pat Jess and Alicia O’Brien. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

mended serves of fruit and vegetables. But Mr Jess said council had to the opportunity to influence the community’s health through their development of policy, planning, facilities and infrastructure. “There are a whole range of angles we can influence from and the way we can do it most effectively is in a coordinated way so health is the priority of everything we do when providing services to the community,” Mr Jess said. He also said it was important to educate and communicate with the community about healthy lifestyles and collectively reach targets.

Organisation faces transitional period HEALTHY Together Bendigo will transition into a new phase after federal and state government budget cuts says a leading partner. Bendigo Community Health Services chief executive officer Kim Sykes said the governance group met on Monday and discussed the need to develop a sustainable long-term plan for the population’s health. “The HTB team are leading that work with a variety of partners to look at different ways we might be able to do this,” she said. “We can see the uptake across schools, workplaces and in the community. It is just too early to

pull out. “We are determined that this can’t just finish so we need to look at the alternatives and the methods open to us to keep and grow the effort. It’s about how we really engage everyone in this effort. “We have to work hard to think about how else we might do that and find the resources.” Fourteen Victorian councils agreed to become Healthy Together Communities and participated in the Victorian initiative. The Municipal Association of Victoria said it was a lost opportunity to change the health profile of Victorians as rates of obesity and

chronic diseases were increasing. Shadow Victorian Health Minister Mary Woolridge said it was a tailored initiative focussed on obesity, exercise, healthy eating and lifestyle factors. “One of the strengths of the program was that it was delivered through local government and it integrated and partnered with schools, workplaces,” she said. “I have no doubt communities will continue (their work) but what is vitally needed is the state government to provide the funding for this essential and effective, worldleading initiative to continue.” City of Greater Bendigo’s Active

Auction for Ethan A silent auction for 12-yearold Ethan Taylor will be held this Sunday, May 24 at St Peter’s Primary School, North Bendigo, 10am - 4pm. More than 50 prizes have been donated to the auction which will be accompanied by stalls including a sausage sizzle and Devonshire Tea. Ethan has been suffering from muscular dystrophy and autism and his family has been financially struggling for a long time.

and Healthy Communities manager Pat Jess said council would continue to play a key role in local health regardless of cuts to the Victorian initiative. “In the short-term, we will work with the relevant stakeholders to make sure we don’t lose the momentum created in recent years and continue to have health as a priority,” he said. “We have a mandate to continue that as an organisation and will continue to work with the community moving forward.” Mr Jess also said the future number of staff implementing the initiative was still unknown.

Family Violence Funding The state government will provide $2 million to support agencies that provide housing assistance and counselling services to women and children who have experienced family violence. The funding has been allocated so that $1 million is immediately available to offer crisis accommodation and transport for women and children, as well as additional support staff. The statewide crisis service Safe Steps will receive $600,000, and the remaining $400,000 will be provided to family violence services for their crisis accommodation and private rental brokerage programs.

Program funds slashed by state 3From Page 1 “The state-funded initiatives that were being delivered prior to Healthy Together Victoria, which were brought into this over-arching program, will continue to be funded,” she said. “The government will continue to look for more opportunities to fund health prevention across Victoria, and is looking at how to support the programs delivered under Healthy Together Victoria following the federal government’s cuts.” Ms Hennessy said individual

community programs, health promotion and prevention organisations like VicHealth and Cancer Council Victoria and Diabetes Victoria had been funded in the 2015/16 budget. But Shadow Victorian Health Minister Mary Woolridge said it was disappointing the state government had “not prioritised health prevention” or Healthy Together Victoria. “The state government should be funding this as an ongoing program and in Bendigo it is about $1 million a year to keep it going,” she said.

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“This is a program, regardless of where the funding comes from, being initiated, developed and delivered from the state government. It is a mistake of the state government to not be a championing and leading the initiative.” Federal Shadow Minister for Health Catherine King said it was shortsighted for the federal government to cut millions from preventative health. “For a government which says it is concerned about the costs of the health budget, this is an extremely stupid move that can only lead to

worse health outcomes, and greater costs to the health system,” she said. Federal Member for Bendigo Lisa Chesters said if the government was serious about improving health, funding needed to flow into preventative health. “Bendigo has a health divide between those who can afford to pay upfront for preventative health programs... and those who can not,” she said. “Increasing the funding to preventive health programs is the common sense and right thing to do.”

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Push to retain centre

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NEW plans reveal a modernised and upgraded facade for the existing Kangaroo Flat Community Leisure Centre. KFCLC committee have proposed plans to refresh the Browning Street centre, costing up to $400,000. But the committee want the City of Greater Bendigo to dip into its purse to revitalise and retain the centre. Committee member Don McKinnon said they decided to ask DMC Drafting and Design to make the drafts after comments that it needed an upgrade. “We felt that if council weren’t prepared to discuss and present

something of that nature, then we needed to get something and develop something ourselves,” he said. “I am pleased we did it. Everyone who has seen the plans has been so impressed about how it changes the outlook of that building. “With the input of a qualified designer a present and future concept plan been drawn showing the amazing difference to the appearance of the facade of the leisure centre which could be achieved if support were given to retaining this structurally sound building. “We are desperate for it to stay there. We want it to be part of that community hub. A community hall should be the centrepiece of

New Look: An artist’s impression of the KFCLC. any community hub.” KFCLC are still fighting to re-

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aquatic centre on the site. Mr McKinnon said there was scope to relocate the aquatic centre to a more northern position on the property which also allowed the existing centre to remain. Mr McKinnon also said councillors, especially ward councillors Rod Fyffe and Barry Lyons, had a moral obligation to listen to ratepayers. City of Greater Bendigo City Futures Director Stan Liacos said councillors would make the final decision on the centre’s future. “All matters to do with the development of the proposed aquatic centre and the future of the hall on Browning St will be contained in the comprehensive report to go before council in June,” he said.

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Historic machinery: Neil Athorn. Photo: Kendra Campbell

Classics displayed for good cause THE eighth annual classic vehicle display will be held at the Bendigo showgrounds next weekend. Locals are encouraged to bring along their historic vehicles, bikes, trucks, tractors and stationary engines to showcase. Event organiser Neil Athorn says the proceeds of the event will go to the Dragons Abreast Ladies with Cancer organisation.

“For the first six years we put the donations toward Camp Quality and after this year we will have supported the Dragons Abreast organisation for two years,” he said. “The event is a joint venture between Veteran Vintage Classic Club Bendigo, Central Victorian Restoration Group and Federation Veteran Vintage Classic Vehicles Club. “The organisations running the

event put up the cost so every dollar raised from the donations will go direct to the organisation.” Last year 107 tractors were on display and this year it is hoped the number increases to 150. The display will run from 9am to 3pm, Saturday May 30,and Sunday, May 31. Enquiries to Mr Athorn via email at neil.athorn@bendigoadelaide.com.au

BENDIGO West MP Maree Edwards has urged the City of Greater Bendigo to honour its earlier plans for a 50-metre indoor pool at Kangaroo Flat as debate over the length of the proposed pool continues. Ms Edwards this week encouraged council not to shortchange the Kangaroo Flat community over plans for the proposed Greater Bendigo Indoor Aquatic Leisure and Wellness Centre. “The release of the business case for the Kangaroo Flat pool, along with many residents telling me they want and need a pool built for future makes it a “no-brainer” that it should be a 50m pool. “There just isn’t a massive operating cost difference to justify turning a 50m pool into a 25m puddle.” The City of Greater Bendigo has announced plans to press ahead with a 25m pool option as part of the draft 2015/16 budget currently on display.

“The council wanted the state government to put in $15 million for half the funds for a 50 metre pool, and have repeatedly claimed it publicly as their number one priority, anything less now would be letting down the people of Kangaroo Flat and the broader Bendigo community,” Ms Edwards said. Ms Edwards poured cold water on City of Greater Bendigo hopes to divert $2m from the state government’s original $15m offer towards other projects, making it clear that the State’s $15m was for the Kangaroo Flat Aquatic Centre. “The Council shouldn’t think they can put in a cheaper pool at Kangaroo Flat and pocket the change with the state’s funds. The government’s funds are for this project only, no ifs, no buts.” The Kangaroo Flat Community Enterprise group has offered $1m towards a 50-metre pool project, but will not support any alternative 25-metre plan.

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our environment, our future Join the discussion

the City of Greater Bendigo is developing its fourth Environment Strategy to guide the organisations environmental activities from now to 2021. Forum 1: our Place, our Environment – Greater Bendigo beyond 2015 thursday June 4 5:30pm for a 6pm start to 8pm (nibbles on arrival) La Trobe Visual Arts Centre, 121 View Street, Bendigo Key note speaker: City Manager Strategy - Trevor Budge Discussion Panel

Forum 2: Growth, Development and Biodiversity Wednesday August 5 6pm to 8pm (supper provided) Bendigo Library 259 Hargreaves Street Activity Room 1 and 2 Key note speaker and Discussion Panel

Forum 3: rePower - Considering renewable Energy Saturday September 5 12:30pm to 4pm (afternoon tea provided) Science and Discovery Centre, 7 Railway Place Key note speaker and Discussion Panel

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critique her, Ms Chesters has recently been at Maiden Gully, Epsom, Castlemaine and Strathfieldsaye. “People are surprised that I am out talking to the community outside of election time,” she said. “I try to fit in two or three listening posts a week when Parliament isn’t sitting. “I find it is easier for the community to speak to you when you are at the local shopping centre rather than them having to make an appointment to come into the office.” Ms Chesters has found that the most popular topic in Bendigo recently has been the

local unemployment issues. “People have expressed their concern over local unemployment. They are worried that their children are at home because they are unable to find work,” she said. “There are different concerns about different issues in each area.” Interacting with the community has helped Ms Chesters determine what she needs to advocate for in Canberra. “In the first two years I have really learnt a lot about the community and their values,” she said. “I will continue to do the listening posts for as long as I am a federal member.”

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RECYCLING The old Mercury Vapour street lights will be dismantled and most components will be reused or recycled. Metals such as aluminium, copper and steel are recovered and plastic and acrylic components will be recycled. The Eaglehawk Recycle Shop is involved in the sorting and recycling process, and has approximately 20 staff involved in the recycling project.

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A GROUP of dedicated fund raisers will hit the track this weekend to raise money for people with autism. Six autism ambassadors will complete a 24-hour walk to raise money to supply iOS devices such as iPhones, iPods and iPads for people with autism, on May 23 and 24. Communication tools are vital for people who suffer from autism. This is the second year Daniel Giles has organised the walk and along with a team of volunteers he has been training for many weeks preparing for the 24-hour marathon walk.

The marathon will be held at the Rotary Gateway Park in High Street and each member of the team is aiming to complete 90 laps of the course – about 85km in total. As part of the Turn a Life Around initiative, the walkathon is supported by a number of generous sponsors. Last year the inaugural autism walk raised $10,000. This year the autism walk will feature several team challenges to help supporters to complete their one hour sponsored walks at different times and help the core walking teams keep going. There are a variety of categories that support groups can enter includ-

ing the Early Bird Walk, the Dusk Migration, the Midnight Special and the Dawn Challenge. “This year I will be joined on the walk by five friends with autism, and many other wonderful community supporters,” Daniel said. “We have added a series of team challenges – one hour of fun-themed walks – to help the core walkers make it through the 24 hours. The autism walk starts at 9.30am Saturday, May 23 and finishes Sunday, May 24 at 10am. For updates facebook.com/AutismWalkBendigo and for more information ring Daryl on 0418 522 377 or email autismwalk1@gmail.com

BENDIGO BEAT Counterfeit scam noted by police POLICE are urging shopkeepers to remain alert as $100 counterfeit notes are being presented across Bendigo. A woman is known to have attempted twice to use a $100 counterfeit note to buy items of little value, leave with the purchased items and the authentic money. Police said the notes are of good quality, look the same but are slightly thicker than normal notes. Police are making further enquiries into these incidents. Anyone with information should contact Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000. EMERGENCY services were called to Bendigo Airport on Tuesday morning after smoke began billowing

from a light aircraft. The pilot contacted air traffic control before safely landing on the runway. Paramedics checked the three occupants, who were cleared of injury. POLICE are investigating a crash in California Gully after three males were taken to hospital Tuesday morning. Officers were on routine patrol when they saw a car with no registration plates just before 3am. Bendigo police attempted to intercept the vehicle but the driver refused to pull over so the police began a pursuit along Nelson Street. Police followed the car for about one kilometre before it drove through a stop sign at high speed,

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Giving: A Foodshare volunteer at work. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN ing in some families. “In some cases it is multi-generational. Some of our schools have cooking classes now where the parents along with the children learn how to cook food as basic as pasta. “There is a lot of hidden poverty in smaller areas outside Bendigo and we would like to reach the people there in need of support.”

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AN INCREASING amount of local youth are in desperate need of a home, says a leading community agency. St Luke’s is calling for willing locals to house young people, aged 15 to 19, in their spare room to get them off the streets. The Board Provider Program helps young people find suitable accommodation with a chosen board provider. Together with St Luke’s, it develops a case plan and explores educational opportunities for young people. St Luke’s Youth Services program manager Leigh Brown said there was a significant need for the program in Greater Bendigo. “Our work involves young people who, for a range of reasons can’t stay in their family home,’’ she said. “They may have faced family violence issues, and have felt the need to avoid the conflict in the home.” Up to 200 young people are currently at risk of becoming homeless or are experiencing unstable accommodation. California Gully resident Tara* took up the call to help guide and shape young people’s lives for the better. ”You can turn their lives around and it can be a very positive experience,” she said. “If you get the right person it is

a very rewarding experience.” Youth worker Megan Clydesdale said there was no cost to the board provider and appropriate reimbursements were given. Potential board providers are required to undergo police checks, an interview and informal training.

If you get the right person it is a very rewarding experience. Ms Clydesdale said board providers could be single or have a family. “As long as you have a spare room or a granny flat and a concern for social welfare in our community, you can be involved,” Ms Clydesdale said. “There’s no obligation to continue with the program if you find it doesn’t suit you. But right now, our need is in Bendigo.” Those interested can contact St Luke’s Youth Central on 5434 3922 or email volunteer@stlukes. org.au *Name changed for privacy reasons

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While the Weekly has been profiling individual welfare and church agencies which provide meals and food to people in need, Foodshare is the central organisation which acts as a wholesale distributor to those agencies. Foodshare’s operations manager Ray Butler said a significant indicator of the need for food donations is that in the last financial year Foodshare distributed 1,051,000 kilograms of food to the agencies. Foodshare in turn receives food from donors such as Coles, Aldi and other producers. They also trade with organisations such as Foodbank and Second Bite. “There is a myth that people who are in need of food are on the dole or spend their money on beer and smokes and play the pokies,” Mr Butler says. “The reality is that most people who come into the agencies for food are working but they have a low income. This means that if they are hit by a big bill, they then run out of money for food.” Mr Butler says that growing food and cooking are skills lack-

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St Mary’s Anglican Church in Kangaroo Flat from 12.30pm. “We continue to do it because all the money goes to research. We are all very lucky and half of us wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for research,” CASSIA member Margaret Honeybone said. “We are lucky and we are very passionate about research. One-hundred per cent of the Biggest Morning

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Founder and owner of the Business Referral Initiative (BRI), Paul Edmonds, says that his networking organisation is bringing a lot of business to Bendigo. Set up some 18 months ago, the BRI is a great way for business owners to get together, network and come to mutually profitable arrangements, according to Mr Edmonds. A staunch supporter of Bendigo with two children attending Kennington Primary School, he is proud

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to be developing this new way of building business relations. Mr Edmonds set up his business after consulting with experts in the networking industry. “We realise that time is precious for business people and the way we operate allows for plenty of flexibility,” he says. The basic component of the BRI is a chamber, or a place of business where people meet on a regular basis. In Bendigo there is a chamber meeting every Friday morning which is held

at Workspace Australia in Mundy Street. “We have people from a diverse range of businesses who come together,” Mr Edmonds says. “The BRI is not a place to turn up and simply collect business cards. We are a place where you can introduce yourself, and get to know each other.” Other chambers have been set up in Melton, Sunbury, Geelong, the Gold Coast and Adelaide. The BRI is also developing international chambers in New Zealand.

“The NAB has also invited us to open up a chamber in Docklands. “We attract high-end business owners,” Mr Edmonds says. As a member of the Business Referral Initiative, business owners can receive a full support system via the BRI Advice Centre. To contact the Business Referral Initiative and to receive further information you can ring Paul Edmonds directly on 0439 183 765. You can email paul.edmonds@thebri.com.au or ring 1300BRI

WORK is underway to replace approximately 7,000 streetlights in Greater Bendigo with better and more energy efficient street lighting as part of the Lighting the Regions project. Old mercury vapourstyle street lighting is being replaced by more energy efficient Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) to reduce energy consumption and energy costs and save thousands of tonnes of greenhouse gases. The Lighting the Regions project is one of the biggest street lighting partnerships in Australia, replacing up to 23,000 street lights throughout the City of Greater Bendigo, Central Goldfields, Hepburn, Pyrenees, Loddon, Swan Hill, Gannawarra, Mount Alexander, Buloke, Ararat, Northern Grampians, Hindmarsh, Horsham, Yarriambiack, West Wimmera and Mildura municipalities. Greater Bendigo mayor Peter Cox said up to 180,000 tonnes of greenhouse gases will be saved, and communities involved in Lighting The Regions will shave more than $57 million over 20 years in energy costs. “Potential savings for the City of Greater Bendi-

go alone from this project are in the order of $19.4M over 20 years with the project set to pay for itself in four to five years,” Cr Cox said. “These are savings that will directly benefit ratepayers and the broader community and can be used for other local purposes.

These are savings that will directly benefit ratepayers The 7000 lights removed in Greater Bendigo will be recycled by the Eaglehawk Recycle Shop. This $11.6m project, which covers nearly half of regional Victoria, includes $5m of funding from the Australian Government and will run until June 2016. The Wimmera Mallee Sustainability Alliance and Central Victorian Greenhouse Alliance have been instrumental in establishing the partnership.

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City sets tone for regional future THE CITY of Greater Bendigo has shone as the major player in a new visionary blueprint for the Loddon Mallee region. According to the Loddon Mallee Regional Strategic Plan 2015-2018, the city boasts the highest number of jobs, population and economic wealth across the region. Greater Bendigo recorded the largest gross regional product in 2013/14 at $5.5 million, producing almost a third of the Loddon Mallee region’s wealth. The city had the greatest number of businesses in 2013/14 according to the report, and also had third of the region’s job with close to 41,000 people employed in Greater Bendigo. With the city’s population forecast to grow to 146,056 in 2031, it is expected to remain the largest municipality

in the region. Ten municipalities in the Loddon Mallee region joined together to develop the fouryear strategy to address the needs of the growing community. The Regional Development Australia Committee will oversee the plan to identify regional priorities, advocate and support project delivery and develop projects. Regional Development Minister Jaala Pulford announced $1.5 million in state government funding towards regional strategic planning and development last Friday. “This funding will help equip our regional communities with the support they need to develop the right plan to grow jobs and support new and emerging industries,” she said. - Christine McGinn

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New life for archway By BRIDGETTE BARRY-MURPHY

WORK to restore the Memorial Arch of Triumph has begun as part of the ANZAC Centenary celebrations. The $35,000 project is being undertaken with a grant from the state government through “Restoring Community War Memorials” grants program and funding from the City of Greater Bendigo. Local servicemen who served in World War I are recognised at the entrance to the Bendigo Botanic Gardens in White Hills with 65 men listed at the tribute site. City of Greater Bendigo mayor Peter Cox said the arch is of both historical and architectural significance, and is a key feature of the Bendigo Botanic Gardens. “The restoration works will include repairs to the render, cracks and the un-

significant site: Mayor Peter Cox in front of the Memorial Arch of Triumph. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN derside of cornices. Because of its age the original colour of the arch has faded and following the repairs the render will be lime washed to take it back to its original colour,” he said. “The ANZAC Centenary is a very appropriate time for these important

restoration works to take place. As a WWI site of significance, it would be great to see the memorial arch utilised more for ANZAC Day, and other ceremonies and events in the future.” Erected in 1925, the Arch of Triumph is one of just four WWI memorial

arches in Victoria. The other arches are located in Ballarat, Murtoa and Mansfield. During the restorative work entry to the Botanic Gardens will be via Scott Street and Hamelin Street. The project is expected to be completed in June.

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Team China students ready to fly LOCAL primary school students are jetting off to China as part of an overseas learning experience. The Team China Bendigo program will involve 48 students and a combination of 20 teachers and principals travelling to China for nine days. Violet Street Primary School principal Mandy

Costello said the program allows students to extend their learning of a second language. “The students are further immersed in a global learning experience about China and attend sister schools,” she said. “Asian literacy is one of three cross-curriculum priorities in the Australian

curriculum.” The principal said the students will have the opportunity to take lessons with their buddies at their sister schools in Suzhou and Haiden City. “This program has gathered momentum and now includes 24 local primary schools, where students are learning Chinese Mandarin

as their language other than English,” Ms Costello said. “The Team China program also involves hosting students from China in Bendigo, as well as an overseas learning experience for our local students. Students will depart next Thursday in the program’s fourth year in operation.

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Top Marks for Shannon BENDIGO local Shannon Ryan has been recognised for her contribution to the community by winning the 2015 Ricci Marks Award. The 24-year-old youth worker receives the award in light of her work for

I hope this inspires other indigenous youth to chase their dreams good cause: Bakers Delight’s Madie Claney. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Charity delight Pink buns are being sold this month at local Bakers Delight bakeries to raise money for breast cancer. All profits will go to Breast Cancer Network Australia which works to ensure that Australians affected by breast cancer receive the best possible support, information and care. The campaign is hoping

to raise $1.5 million this year, from Monday May 11 until Wednesday June 3. Australian women and 145 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year. Last year the fundraiser raised more than $1 million for the cause, which has contributed to funding 100,000 “My Journey Kits” to Australians diagnosed with the

disease. The kits provide easy to understand information for newly diagnosed individuals to help make treatment decisions, and work through the shock of diagnosis. Buns can be purchased from Bakers Delight stores at Strath Village, Lansell Square, Lyttleton Terrace and Bendigo Marketplace.

the benefit of the Dja Dja Wurrung people and the Bendigo region. Blending her passions in youth work and hospitality, Ms Ryan is involved in youth-led organisation SideXSide Incorporated and a youth social enterprise cafe. The state government aims to motivate and encourage indigenous people to achieve their dreams by providing the award. Ms Ryan says she hopes SideXSide can continue

recognised: Shannon Ryan. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN to encourage indigenous enterprise and address local youth issues with local youth solutions. “I didn’t expect to receive the award so I hope this inspires other indigenous youth to chase their dreams and support our people,” she said. The social justice advocate plans to invest the

$5,000 bursary she received as part of the award in her SideXSide’s program development. Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Natalie Hutchins announced Ms Ryan as the annual Ricci Marks Award recipient last Thursday night at the statewide Koorie Youth Summit in Melbourne.

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Is half a pool worthwhile? I would like to make this submission in relation to the council’s proposal for the Aquatic Centre Project. Firstly, I find it somewhat insulting that council calls on community submissions when clearly indicating their mind is made up in terms of the pool length. Consultation is key when spending such large amounts of community funds. Secondly, I found it very difficult to find any reference to the submission process on council’s website and after speaking to council staff, who could not find it either, I started to question the validity of the process itself. In terms of the project, I cannot understand the logic council seems to be adopting in relation to the pool length. It is in fact a false economy to build a 25-metre pool now and be faced with the Ballarat situation of having to add a 50-metre pool later (at an additional cost of $13 million) about five times the alleged current projected saving ($2.6m) speaking in current day dollars. The likelihood is that should council decide to add a 50-metre pool in 10 years’ time the cost then would be close to the $26m cost of the current project if not more. If the option of a 25m pool is simply to save 10 per cent of the project cost then there are a number of ways to achieve this, for instance; • It may be possible to save this amount in the tender process itself • It may be possible to delete an element that would be easily added later • The building materials could be adjusted • The surrounds could be developed over time The point is there are many ways to achieve a 10 per cent saving in project costs but cutting the principle element of the project (the 50-metre pool) in half would be the worst possible solution. I understand the business case indicates an additional 30,000 users a year would be generated by the 50m option over the 25m version, this in itself has to tell you something. The economic value of this project to the city must not be underestimated. Will competitions and events come here for a 25m pool? I doubt it, but a 50m pool opens up many more possibilities. The economic boost to accommodation, restaurants, cafes and other facilities must be taken into consideration along with the power

of such a project to bring further investment to our city. I urge council to consider the fact that half a pool is not worthy of the $26m price tag, it falls short in so many ways and the likely result is a substantial cost to the community to fix the problem five or 10 years down the track. It is my view that there are only two options here: Build a pool complex worthy of our city with its rapidly expanding population which includes 50m pool. Or defer the project until after the next council election and allow the community to decide the better option via the ballot box. Simon Mulqueen, Quarry Hill

The slow demise of a once great country The entire electorates of Australia must be in a state of shock at the moment with epidemics in drugs, alcohol abuse, homelessness, poverty, sexual abuse, and violence against women. Not to mention the 2015 budget, which can only be described as bewildering, compared to the previous year. There is no leadership in government. Their is no leadership in big business. Both are determined to control as much power as they can, for as long as they can. We have a second rate theatre called a Federal Parliament. If a company was run like this the shareholders would have shut them down long ago. We are like sheep being led to a slaughter. Our voice wanting serious, sensible economic decisions is met with the irresponsible doubling of the deficit, ignoring obvious areas of concern, agitated by economists for years. If the previous position was described as a “deficit and disaster” what would you call a doubling of it. Irresponsible and reckless comes to mind. What happened to the comment of not wanting to leave the next generation, our legacy? I can only wonder what the young people, the ones following us, think of the political system, and the consequences for them. For as long as I can remember, their is only one section of society that has ever repaid government fiscal deficits. The voting public. Just how any future government can look in the camera lenses and tell the public of Australia that there is nothing to worry about, does not deserve to represent us in parliament. We need leaders right across our

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great country to unite, not divide, with the best interests of our country first and foremost, and not powerful interests. There is no honesty any more. Lies are the order of the day, bare faced lies. The media must start taking a more responsible lead in the accuracy of so called “news” instead of searching for a headline to distract the perceived truth. I cannot recall a time, when the governing of our country has been so bad. And the near future – looks no better. Ken Price, Eaglehawk

Vision for the future I would like to ask the readers of this column if they can think of an industry that: • reduces CO2e emissions • creates employment opportunities • increases local community capacity through skill development • retains revenue locally which can then be redistributed within the local economy • reduces power bills • provides local electricity generation There is one industry that does this: the renewable energy industry. I wish to congratulate the Victorian Labor Party on their support for re-

introducing a Victorian Renewable Energy Target (RET). With the procrastination and uncertainty of the national RET being used as a political football, the industry has slowed with many rural jobs being lost. It is a great initiative by the state Labor Party to kick this industry back into gear and for everyone, especially rural communities, to redeem the benefits. That is also why it is disappointing that the National Party have an agenda item to abandon the VRET at their conference in Echuca. Having been born and bred on a dairy farm I have a lot of empathy with our rural communities and appreciate their hard work and contribution to our Australian lifestyle. I find it bewildering that the National Party leadership does not support the RET when our rural communities are potentially the largest beneficiaries. Is it because they see renewable energy as a green initiative and they cannot be seen to support the Greens? Is it because of perceived electricity price rises? Many economic studies show that renewable energy systems integrated into our electricity grid actually reduce power costs. Perhaps it’s because they are happy with the 1950s electricity technology they are operating with and don’t see the need for change. I can assure you that the renewable energy systems, allied with elec-

tricity storage, are an unstoppable force and will change our energy systems forever. That is why the RET nationally, or the VRET play an incredibly important role in accelerating this transition in a coordinated manner that leads to a better and more reliable outcome. Keith Reynard, Strathfieldsaye

Regional areas out of focus Daniel Andrews’ first State Budget shows exactly why he has gained the reputation as a Premier focused on Melbourne at the expense of rural and regional Victoria. Just 2.9 per cent of the state’s major infrastructure projects has been promised for the regions. The state’s agricultural output budget has been cut by 12 per cent. The regional development output budget has been cut by 24 per cent. The road asset management budget has been cut by 10 per cent. The Country Roads and Bridges Program, wild dog bounty and Regional Living Expo have all been completely axed. And the flagship Regional Infrastructure Development Fund is not even additional money. This is not a government that is “governing for all Victorians”. This is a Melbourne Labor Government. Peter Walsh, Leader of The Nationals

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Unhealthy squeeze WHATEVER way you look at it, there’s no good news associated with the loss of federal and state government funding from the Healthy Together Communities initiative. Half way through what was to be a six-year trial project in the City of Greater Bendigo, one of 14 selected municipalities, and the message from government is confusing. The gravity of the health crisis our community faces both now and in the future is clear and constant. The need for action, and for preventative measures to be put in place to try and kerb the incidence of diabetes, heart disease, cancers and other illnesses associated with an unhealthy lifestyle and poor diet has never been greater. When the Healthy Together Communities was first announced in 2012, it was in response to the city’s shockingly poor and alarm-

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Editorial Comment ing health statistics. It was said at the time, and it stands true today, that everyone in the community needs to play a crucial role in preventing poor health. Nicknamed the “Fatbuster program”, the Healthy Together Communities program was trimmed by the federal government 12 months ago in the Abbott government’s first budget. This was despite facts confirming 70 per cent of men in our city and more than 50 per cent of all women were either overweight or obese. About $12 million in federal

funding was lost to the Healthy Together Communities initiative last year, and now, another year on, the state government has also withdrawn funding from a program it probably couldn’t afford to fund on its own, but one whose need and importance has never been greater. From where we sit, it’s difficult to see these cuts as having anything other than a negative impact on our community. It’s far cheaper to fix a problem at its origin than at its conclusion. The earlier you can stop a problem the less likely it is to have as large an impact. Common sense says help is needed, and while we acknowledge the current efforts to do provide help and support, it seems obvious that continuing the trials would have been a far better option and one more likely to deliver favourable outcomes for the 14 municipalities involved.

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like those ladies. These were extraordinary women who held together farming enterprises through the good times and the bad. They knew us all by farm and by family, some by name. I think they secretly enjoyed watching just how much we all enjoyed the fruits of their

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OW and again the Bendigo Weekly takes on interns. This is like work experience, but the students are at uni in the latter stages of a journalism degree. They know the job, but it’s good for them to see it first hand. A few years ago we had a young lady who covered both Kevin Rudd’s visit and the Bendigo Cup. She managed the PM’s visit no problem, but the day following the Cup she was a sad sight. I think the sun got to her, or something did. She was that charming grey colour which suggested a dodgy prawn – or three bottles of wine on an empty stomach. It was a tough one to live down, and wherever the lady goes, I will always think of her as the girl who fell asleep at her desk. That’s what she did, nodded off in front of her computer. Nice people that we are, we never let her forget it. Fame. One of our young report-

to inform my viewers about my peaceful practices. Each photograph is a depiction of a hadith, which is a collection of traditions containing sayings, deeds and teachings of the prophet Mohammed, which constitutes the major source of guidance for Muslims apart from the Koran. The series of my photographs in this exhibition were captured in my parents’ home to signify the domesticity and the simpleness of compassion and kindness. This is my jihad. Exhibition open to May 28

ers managed to drop her phone down the toilet in her early days, so it seems some people just make a point of being noticed. Our latest intern is all bright and bushy tailed and eager to please. The best bit is she can do the job, however on her first day while she was trying to sail in under the radar she had one of those events which are cringeworthy for the person concerned. It’s easy to happen, but as our general manager strode out of his office, our intern could be seen fiddling around with her clothing at the back of her neck. The more the GM asked the more flustered she got. The more flustered she got

the more flustered the GM became. We hardly know the poor girl and she’s trapped in a clothing malfunction on her first day, not quite Janet Jackson thankfully for her. GM tried to help, but realised it perhaps best not to get involved, and our intern struggled solo going redder by the minute. Our helpful sports reporter came to her aid, but only to take photos to post on facebook. The call went out for female help, but everyone seemed to be away or on the phone, the GM got more flustered and the intern went redder, practically at boiling point.

Finally a female staff member was found and the button hook which was caught in hair was gently removed, following some careful unbuttoning. Of course there was a small audience at this time, it being a Monday and rather quiet. I think it was a ploy by the intern to make sure we noticed her, but to give her credit she seemed to get back to work as soon as the blushing had subsided. We have to vote one day who was the most memorable, falling asleep or unbuttoning. The jury’s still out. - Steve Kendall Twitter@stevekendall1

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ADIO veteran Johnathan Ridnell, squirms at the realisation he is in his 28th year at ABC Radio. Ridnell currently holds the position of regional content manager in Bendigo after previous stints in Adelaide, Horsham and Mt Gambier. His successful career began at the Adelaide rural department after studying agriculture and becoming a qualified horticultural scientist. In spite of a series of job cuts throughout the media industry, Ridnell has defied the trend attributing his longevity to an everlasting passion for the job. “It is just a really awesome job,” he said. “You get the opportunity to do stuff in the community that you wouldn’t if you were anywhere else. You get to be part of significant events. You get to meet everybody. “I think that is the secret of longevity – every day is different. My role has changed over the time. “The only loss is that sometimes five o’clock in the morning does feel early.” Ridnell acknowledges the journalism trade has suffered as a consequence of the redundancies that have plagued the industry. “I don’t know whether or not some of the big scandalous activities of our corporate or

government or secret companies will ever be exposed the way it was 20 or 30 years ago because you don’t have journalists that can spend three months tracking down a story and I think that is going to be our loss. “The ABC has been able to keep their commitment to regional journalism where some other organisations haven’t. “I am hopeful radio will always be a principle source of information. It is really personal. When you are watching a television I don’t think you get the same one-on-one with a reporter.” Throughout his diverse career, Ridnell has had the opportunity to meet some important people, yet he maintains the highlights of his career have been the opportunity to mentor the younger generation. “When you see people like Ben Knight, a Mildura boy, now a Washington correspondent. I love to see them come through. I like to think I have played a teeny tiny role in that,” he said. “But to see people with ambition and talent that can be nurtured at a regional level to get the skills to go and do some amazing things as journalists.” Calling people at 5.30 in the morning after news has broken to get them to go on air has become easier for Ridnell over the years. “It is a good time of day to

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Morning Tea: Mechanics Hall in Main Road. 10am. $5 with gift and morning tea. Yellow theme. Intensive Care Auxiliary Morning Coffee: Rising Sun Hotel. 10am. Funds raised go to critical care equipment at Bendigo Health. Details: 5446 9691. Fibromyalgia Peer Support Group: Old Church on the Hill, Quarry Hill. 7.30pm. Guest speakers, lucky door prizes. $3. RSVP via text to 0419 330 060. Tuesday, May 26 Bendigo Model Yacht Squadron yacht race: Rowing sheds end of Lake Weeroona.1pm. Details: 0407 869 424. Wednesday, May 27 CWA’s performing arts: Ulumbarra Theatre. Starts 9am. Tickets $20. All welcome. Thursday, May 28 Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea: Bendigo Domain Village, McIvor Hwy, Junortoun. 10am to midday. $5pp. Silent auction, plant plants and handcrafts on sale. Details: 0448 003 743. Bendigo Regional Genealogical Society meeting: 7.30pm. Uniting Church Hall, Church Street, Kangaroo Flat. Details: 0414 819 986. Eaglehawk Senior Citizens: Old time dancing, every Thursday 8pm -11pm. Eaglehawk Senior Citizens Rooms, Darling St. $5. Details: 5442 1815.

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ET us imagine how Wilhelm Charles Vahland would react were he to emerge like Dr Who from his Tardis on top of the Rosalind Park poppet head? To gaze about on a clear day, then descend and explore the city he and a few colleagues created during the decades of phenomenal wealth from the 1850s – when holes in the ground surrendered unimaginable vast amounts of the natural resource, gold. Vahland, renaissance man, would recognise much of what he viewed – his own designs – strong, powerful and gracious buildings, classically balanced in proportion, solid statements of wealth and stability, and made to last. Starting a “practice” at No. 2 Pall Mall in 1857 with another German architect, Robert Getschmann, Vahland practised architecture for four decades with more than 100 of his buildings still standing today in Bendigo and the goldfields region of Victoria. But, Vahland was much more than a great architect. It can be argued that Vahland was the man most responsible for the creation of today’s City of Greater Bendigo”. Vahland was born and grew up in Hanover, Germany. His father was a builder, joiner and cabinet maker and this family experience enabled him later to skip year one and, after two years training, gain worthy qualifications in the prestigious “Baugewerkeschule” School of Building. He attended the school six days a week through winter. And in summer it was a requisite that students spend their days on building sites working in the “trade”. His training covered spelling, mathematics, physics, geometry, drawing plans, design, structure of buildings, law, surveying and bookkeeping as well as “conduct and effort”. But the adventurous young Vahland, like thousands of young men in Europe, America and China, was captivated by the irresistible tales and lure of the Victorian Goldfields. Vahland was more prepared than most when he disembarked in 1854 in

ECHOES OF THE PAST: Vahland’s buildings are still loved. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN Melbourne with a couple of ship-mates, spending a few days kitting up before joining the throngs and heading north to make a fortune. To Tent City: Sandhurst Town was an unsanitary, shambolic, multicultural, classless mess of humanity, heat, cold, mud and dust and lawless chaos. It no doubt presented challenges to the young Vahland far greater than digging a hole and hoping for luck. Vahland was without doubt a clear thinker, a lateral thinker and a big picture person – as our mayor Peter Cox suggests – a visionary. Upon opening his practice in 1857 he was apparently already calling himself, “Architect and builder”. And so much more – I’ll wager that simultaneously, while “networking” for his first large commission he was registering his Building Society to provide the funds to miners and others to move out of their tents and into his innovation – the great Australian dream – the workers’ houses. Elegant and simple, the houses were double fronted timber cottages with a fourpost veranda, a front door in the middle with a window on each side to the two front rooms. There it was – their own home. “Well mannered” in design and affordable. And so William, as he liked to be known in Australia, was effectively, and probably with the help of a few mates like Henry Backhaus, Joseph

Brady and George Lansell, covering all bases. They were in this place of no water, not a place that you might say, was naturally hospitable, making a city built on gold. They were clever and industrious men. And that brings us back to where we started, Wilhelm, viewing his Bendigo from the Rosalind Park poppet head today. And, you know, I don’t think he would be greatly surprised. He might grin if he could see Fortuna, where professional friend and foe have made many a mark on, over, and around his original efforts. I’m sure that he would revel to see the old Bendigo Rifle’s orderly room converted by him to the beginnings of the Bendigo Art Gallery. And then, at his leisure he might wander through the new and now seemingly endless gracious spaces recognizing the old Bendigo. He would notice the expanded but still strong and purposeful exterior; the growth of trees in the park; the rhythm of the water trickling down his Cascades and the tangle of the fernery where the bats may or may not surprise him. And, you know, I’m equally sure that he would be quite overwhelmed if he were to be escorted through the Bendigo Bank building, the extension of his Building Society.

He would, I’m sure, understand the open plan design, the considered work places, the coffee corners, meeting rooms and the success of the enterprise. He would observe all of this knowing that he was pivotal in the granting of home loans for families who started their lives in functional, attractive and affordable houses – many houses not only still standing, but cherished and conserved over generations. He was indeed a great man among great men. I’m not sure what he would think of his Sandhurst Club. Unchanged? When he had a few moments I’d show Wilhelm his own house in Barkly Street which looks so much better after the conserving owners have, with loving care, removed the pink paint. Mr Vahland would be very content. If you are young and contemplating a career in architecture, you could do no better than to follow Vahland and take your time getting there. Work for a builder, do the toil, and then the Building Design course or similar at the Bendigo Kangan Institute, and if you are still architecturally keen, search out the university and degree that suits you and you’ll romp it in. And be employable. Another Vahland? Who knows. Dennis Carter, LFRAIA, is a Bendigo architect.

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ISING Aboriginal singer and songwriter Dewayne Everettsmith is headed to Bendigo tomorrow. Having grown up listening to American artists Stevie Wonder and Ray Charles, Everettsmith says being Aboriginal doesn’t really influence his music. “Being Aboriginal is something I was born with but it doesn’t really influence the outcomes to my songwriting. You couldn’t really compare my songwriting to a songwriter like Archie Roach, who’s a great activist,” he says.

Playing tracks from his latest album, Surrender, Everettsmith will be on stage at the Capital Theatre at 8pm. Everettsmith says he wrote most of his songs while dealing with difficult things in his life, leaving the tracks with a real honesty. “I think it’s got more to do with my life experiences and what I’ve been through,” he says. “My mum was a speed addict so the early years of my life were very full on. And then being adopted and having to deal with my adoptive

family and then going to live with my adopted grandparents, who were my greatest supporters … I think it’s life experience that gives me my voice. “It’s not necessarily technique or awareness of what I’m doing. The same with songwriting: I was never trained, I just write songs. It just comes out from me however it comes out and it happens however it happens.” To catch a glimpse of Everettsmith, visit www.thecapital.com.au for last minute tickets.

Foodies head to Heathcote FOODIES are invited to fossick for local food and wine experiences at the annual Heathcote on Show celebration this Queen’s Birthday long-weekend. More than 40 winemakers will be on show with growers, chefs, brewers, farmers, artists and musicians also at the ready. Food and wine enthusiasts will have the chance to meet winemakers in their vineyards and cellar doors and sample new releases. Featuring some of Heathcote’s smallest boutique wineries, Willow Room restaurant will present a pop-up wine bar from noon to 5pm on Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7. The restaurant will showcase the region’s vineyards who do not have a cellar door facility for tasting and sales. “We offer these wineries a space at the front of the restaurant where patrons can meet the wine makers

and taste the wines they may not be able to experience otherwise,” Willow Room owner Joy Loam said. “On Saturday we have Whistling Eagle, Syrahmi, Foster e Rocco, Bull Lane, Vinea Marson and Paul Osicka Wines, and on Sunday She-Oak Hill, Montevecchio, Occam’s Razor, Lo Stesso, Chalmers Wines and Tooborac Brewery will be in attendance. “It’s a terrific opportunity to talk, taste, and purchase by the wine by the glass, or to take some home.” Tourists can also enjoy lunch or dinner at the Willow Room which will celebrate local producers from Axedale, Goornong, Tooborac and Heathcote. A two course lunch is $50 per person, and a three course dinner is $65 per person. But for visitors looking to take a break from eating, Sanguine Estate

Winery is offering a Plumm Glassware Masterclass on Saturday, June 6 and a Goldfields Cheese Masterclass on Sunday, June 7. Food Fossickers gourmet picnic hampers are also available at the vineyard filled with breads, smallgoods, cheeses, condiments and sweet treats provided by The Woodhouse, Masons of Bendigo, The Good Loaf, Willow Room, Pud for All Seasons, McIvor Farms Pork and others. Guests who pre-purchase their hamper online at www.sanguinewines. com.au will also receive an additional glass of complimentary wine. All proceeds from the sale of the hampers go back to the local producers. To reserve your table at Willow Room call 5433 4022.

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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. Many may possibly be surprised that there is a connection between the King of Bavaria and Bendigo. The king, being referred to was Ludwig the First, who was born August 25, 1786 and became King of Bavaria in 1825 until 1848, although he had assumed the title of King as early as 1806. As frequently happened in earlier times, the choice of a wife was often for political and alliance reasons, this was also the case with Ludwig I. On the occasion of Ludwig’s wedding to the Protestant Therese of SaxeHildburghausen, the now famous Oktober Fest was inaugurated in Munich. Numerous married royals also had mistresses, and Ludwig’s desire

for beautiful women was no exception. One can well wonder what Queen Therese thought of the many portraits of mistresses that adorned some of the palace walls. According to a number of biographies of Ludwig I, he was an assertive ruler, which had overreaching effects. He was also a great supporter of the arts, and especially of that from classical Greece and Rome, of which he acquired through his state treasury an outstanding collection of sculptures and other works. He encouraged various architects to emulate the best of the classical world in public buildings that he had erected during his reign. Ludwig I strongly encouraged the industrialisation of his realm, having the first railway built in the German States in 1835, between Nuremberg and Furth. Keen to develop the water transport trade it was at his behest that between the Main and

the Danube rivers he had a canal constructed. Initially when Ludwig’s rule began he tended to be quite liberal in his outlook and actions, but gradually his advisers came to align themselves intimately with the Catholic Church and helped to push that particular agenda. This policy shift favouring Catholics rankled with the Lutheran Protestant areas of his domain and the beliefs of Queen Therese. Gradually, Ludwig became more and more authoritarian. His taste for other women in his life was by and large accepted as the way in which things were. Encouragement of the arts encompassed every aspect, he was intensely interested in the performing arts. It was through his attendance at the Court Theatre in 1846 that changed his life and that of his future as King. A dancer had arrived in Munich following a tour of performances in Poland, she was billed at the Court

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absolutely smitten. She called herself Lola Montez. Lola pandered to Ludwig’s fantasies, and within a month of him first seeing her perform, she received the title of “Countess of Landfeld”. An elaborate house, not far from the palace was built for her. Revolutions were sweeping through Europe in 1848 and Lola’s behaviour in political events fostered the revolution that was to lead to the abdication of Ludwig I. Lola Montez after her Californian gold rush experiences was to come to the Colony of Victoria with her notoriety and her dance reputation having preceded her. By April 1856 Lola was performing in Bendigo.

HIS multi-faceted book is partly autobiographical as the author Liz Byrski returns to the English village of East Grinstead where she grew up. Her mission is to ostensibly explore the story of the remarkable World War II plastic surgeon Archibald McIndoe but along the way Byrski examines her past life and her relationship with her parents. As a young girl she was introduced by her father to one of McIndoe’s “Guinea Pigs” and recalls fainting at the sight of his monstrous appearance. These Guinea Pigs, or burns victims, were flyers from both Fighter and Bomber Command and the severity of their burn injuries was horrific. Some of the men were even rejected by their wives or girlfriends who simply couldn’t cope with their distorted faces. Faced with heroes whose appearance made them abhorrent to the people around them, McIndoe developed innovative burns treatment and plastic surgery techniques which were used as the basis for the way burns patients are treated today. The men often had to go through many operations and McEndoe was more than appre-

ciative that the men’s recovery would be psychological as well as physical and actively sought the support of the people in the village who welcomed the men into their homes. McIndoe worked long hours and expected his staff to do the same. The nurses in particular paid a price for McIndoe’s devotion to his Guinea Pigs, whose morale was considered to be a priority. The ward was often filled with music, singing and drinking and the nurses were expected to go that one step further and reciprocate the flyers’ advances towards them. They were often chosen by McIndoe on the basis of their looks as well as their skills. As well as interviewing the Guinea Pigs and talking to them about their adjustment back into society, Byrski sought out the nurses who were at best ambivalent about this sexual role they were expected to play. In Love and War is a fascinating insight into medical and social history.

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Get licensed Fifty years’ of experience FOR the month of June, Aust-Link Bendigo is offering all students who obtain their motorbike learner permit or licence the chance to win their course costs back. So why not take to the road and pass your driving assessment with Aust-Link, your local VicRoads accredited training and testing provider. A privately owned and operated company based in Bendigo and Mildura, Aust-Link has clients statewide seeking their specialist services throughout the region. Whether you need to qualify for a truck or motorcycle licence or even additional

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driver training, Aust-Link can assist. Specialist training also includes courses in defensive driving, 4x4 plus transport and distribution which incorporates forklift. Aust-Link’s experienced team of professional trainers will support you through your licensing process. Motorcycle licensing trainers Haydn Phillips and David Perris have 50 years experience between them. Bruce Furnell takes the truck licensing, forklift licences and 4WD courses. While course coordinators Kellie Fitzpatrick and Jordyn Pianta keep

everything running in the office like a well oiled machine. Aust-Link offers you all the support and skills required in a friendly relaxed environment assisting you to meet national industrial competencies. To improve your employment opportunities, or to upgrade your current competencies phone Aust-Link’s Williamson Street office to obtain more information about Aust-Link’s scope and training network. Aust-Link, 43 Williamson Street, Bendigo. Phone 5442 7011.

Central Victorian course uptake surprises WHEN Ace Training opened in Bendigo after Easter this year, they weren’t sure what to expect. A month later classes were full of local students. “I’m just stoked with the response, ” Bendigo manager Neil Muir said. “I’ve got so many people coming up to me and saying how glad they are we are offering all these courses.” Located in Gildea Lane, East Bendigo, Ace provides truck training and licensing with a reversing range on-site. Courses for Worksafe licences such as forklift, EWP and crane are also offered. OH&S courses such as spotters, confined space and working at heights are run regularly and are proving popular. Ace will also travel withing the region, delivering training on-site (subject to suitability).

The Ace two week “Job Ready” courses are designed to assist both school leavers and the unemployed by providing relevant qualifications to enhance their prospects of employment. Medium rigid truck licence, forklift licence, traffic control and excavator courses have been booked out, but there

are limited vacancies for June. ACE Training is focused on regional Victoria and also operates in Gippsland with campuses in Sale and Traralgon. For find out more visit Ace Training’ s website at www.aceassessment.com.au or phone 1800 456 094.

Training for industry OFFERS THE FOLLOWING ACROSS OUR THREE CAMPUSES: BENDIGO, SALE, TRARALGON

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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

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

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HEALTH SERVICES

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BOWEN THERAPIST

HALL FOR HIRE MODERN HALL

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• Gentrle & Relaxing Technique • Effective pain relief for acute and chronic health conditions Phone 0402 946 130

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

HEALTH & SPIRITUALITY SPIRITUAL MEDIUMSHIP 2 Week special Only $30 for 1/2 hour $50 for 1 hour Speak to your loved ones today. TEXT for a booking Office at 31 Mackenzie st PHONE 0458 047 059

PUBLIC NOTICES

FROM THE BIBLE This is what the LORD says - Do what is right and just. Rescue from the hand of his oppressor the one who has been robbed. Do no wrong to the alien, the fatherless, and the widow.

PUBLIC NOTICES

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

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

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

Spring Gully, Adults: Mon 4-5.30pm Children: Tues 4-5.30pm Phone Cheryle Ludbey: 0429 430 819 WRINKLE REMOVAL by injectables. Fantastic results. Give yourself a lift for Autumn. Prices starting from $125. Phone Michelle 0435 748 673

LOST AND FOUND LOST COAT on 11th may, in Bendigo. Adult, medium length. Medium fawn colour, with torn lining. Ph 0438 148 967

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

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Bendigo Weekly — Friday, May 22, 2015

5446 1444 VOLUNTEERS Bridge the Gap of Loneliness ..My days are lonely ..I have nothing to look forward to ..I feel so isolated ..I have no friends

Become a Volunteer with Compeer and help change a life 1 hour a week is all that is needed to improve the quality of life and self-esteem of adults with a diagnosed mental illness through one-to-one friendship with a caring volunteer. Don’t worry, we’ll be with you each step of the way: • Obligation free info sessions • Free training • Ongoing support

Call Sandra on 5443 0240 Compeer.bendigo@svdp-vic.org.au

EMPLOYMENT

Body Trend Massage Traditional Chinese Massage shop is recruiting new staff. Full time massage therapists wanted, quick learner or previous experience preferred. Please send email to:

bodytrendboxhill@gmail.com

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

Position Vacant?

Services Offered BUILDER

Reno's, Bathrooms, Maintenance, No job too small. 25 years experience. Phone Frank 0481 190 663

A. FRANCIS BRICKLAYING

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

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

BLOCKED DRAINS Same day service Ph 1800 630 922

BOOKKEEPING • Payroll • Accounts Payable/Rec • General Admin Sandra 0409 369 603

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

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

HOUSEWORK

and Ironing Duties. Phone 0434 795 733

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

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

PAINTER/DECORATOR Quality Work

ABN 45791848516

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

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

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

0438 929 388

Lawn Mowing, Whipper Snipping

$35 per hr / $30 pen (inc. take away clippings). Delivery of Garden Products Spraying (Roundup) $35 per hr/ $30 pen Rubbish Removal $70 per load/$65 pen (incl tip fee $33) for 7x4 square box trailer. NO tyres or rock/clean fill. Cash only Ph Mick 0407 448 249 LAWN Mowing & Gardening. Honest and reliable service. Phone Philip: 0428 477 257

PANEL BEATING

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AIR CONDITIONING

TempTech

GAS HEATING INSTALLATIONS

Find the right CARPENTER person for your CALL FOR A Quality work Alterations & Repairs Business, with Free quotes COMPETITIVE QUOTE 38,200 copies Ph Kevin 0421 397 960 PH NATHAN 0407 972 717 circulating free CAR REMOVALS. Ph 0402 775 329 each week. Gas heaters should be serviced 1300 558 385 classifieds @bendigopublishing .com

CLEANER

•Office & Home cleaning •All Non-Toxic Products •Safe around Children. Call Maree 0438 052 294

CLEANING & CARPET

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

EMPLOYMENT

NO OUTLAY Deliver & Collect Catalogues. Must be Reliable. Phone or Text Ila:

0402 037 117

EMPLOYMENT

Phone 5440 2529

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

COMPUTER SUPPORT In Home

yearly to keep them running SAFELY & EFFICIENTLY So, for peace of mind this winter call

TempTech

AIR CONDITIONING

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

Reasonable Rates 7 days Extended hours Ph Shaun 0400 811 880

ANTENNAS

CONCRETER

DIGITAL TV SPECIALISTS

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

CONCRETER Driveways Paths etc Free Quotes

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

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

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

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

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

0427 096 404 Worksafe Prov #HO7451

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TV Tuning from $40

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

Phone Ron on 5447 7823 or 0431 609 423

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Services Offered PLASTER

PLASTERER Skilled Handyman • Holes Patched • Renovations • Painting

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

Wall & Floor Tiler

Waterproofing

RENOVATOR

Complete Bathroom Renovations

PJ TAYLOR

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

5446 1422

SPLIT SYSTEMS

0448 713 499

POST HOLES

Millers Holes Mobile 0418 510 217.

Will travel within a 50km radius of Bendigo

TILING

TILER Floors, Walls & Waterproofing Ph Pat 0497 786 912

FENCING / GATES

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

0475 690 123

COMPUTERS

Repairs completed within 24 hours

To advertise in this section please call

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

1300 558 385

Jeoff Milne 5447 2476 Mob 0425 728 336

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING Best onsite support of Apple products in Bendigo.

Will beat any written quote Ph 0419 367 071

MOWING AND MAINTENANCE

Helping your iPhone, iPad, MacBook and iMac work seamlessly.

Big or small we fix it all!

Set up • Training • Support Integration • Problem solving

BATHROOMS & KITCHENS

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

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

KITCHEN, BATHROOMS

0422 660 912

CONCRETING

4 Seaso Seasons Garden Care

PATHS, DRIVEWAYS, SHEDS HOUSE SLABS - PHONE FRANK

FREE QUOTES, 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE Ph 0429 002 678

PH 0417 377 957

GUTTER CLEANING

& PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

PH 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

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

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING COM PET RATE ITIVE S

• 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

Call Clint 0427 349 549

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

1.5 TONNE MINI EXCAVATOR FOR HIRE

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

GARDAM E X C AVA T I O N

0418 508 993

Licenced drainer 31741

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

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

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.

Bobcat & Tipper Hire

Gutter-Vac will professionally vacuum clean gutters, roofs, downpipes, ceiling cavities.

Backhoe Trenching Post Hole Borer

Ph 0419 097 779

200 - 600mm diameter

www.guttervac.com.au

Site Clearing Driveways Excavation Laser Levelling Rubbish Removal

ELECTRICIANS Call Ron 0438 569 385

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

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

CONCRETE PIPING

DARELLY ELECTRICAL D SERVICING BENDIGO & DISTRICT SE REC 14361

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

CARPENTERS CARPENTRY SOLUTIONS HOME MAINTENANCE BATHROOM RENOVATIONS DECKS

CONTACT STEPHEN 0409 381 474

CLEANING SERVICES

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

Central Victoria 13 11 98

Darren Liersch: 0409 077 600

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

GREG SMITH

HOME MAINTENANCE

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

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HANDYMAN SERVICES

ELECTRICIAN

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

Geoff Williams Electrical Installations

Over 40 Years Service

NO JOB TOO SMALL

REC 4085

ABN: 62 094 744 216

• New Kitchens • Bathroom Renovations • Warehouse direct Bathroom products

GARDEN SERVICES

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

Phone: 0417 329 802

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

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

HOME MAINTENANCE

FABRICATION Quality Cleaning Services Serving Bendigo for 20 Years DOMESTIC CLEANING CARPET CLEANING OFFICE CLEANING END OF LEASE WINDOW CLEANING

0418 506 188 cleanjet@iinet.net.au

Complete Building Maintenance

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

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

John 0411 057 505 Steve 0466 034 166

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Services Offered HOME MAINTENANCE

LANDSCAPING

0439 464 086

LANDSCAPING

Rilex Interiors

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

Stuart Merkel stuartabroad1@live.com.au ABN 66185474148

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

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

LANDSCAPING

Paul 0429 462 057 • Qualified tradesmen • Landscaping • Commercial and residential property maintenance

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

KITCHENS

Over 25 years of trade qualified experience

mgbricklayingandlandscaping.com

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1300 558 385

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LANDSCAPING

Call Mark Kingston 0439 941 248

PAVING & LANDSCAPING by Phil Carman

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

www.thelocal localphonebook.com.au

1300 850 342

PH: 0418 822 911

PEST CONTROL

Pest Control Advertising Feature

Giving bugs the Flick B

ENDIGO has had their very own Flickman for more than sixty years, and today Flick Anticimex Bendigo employ 27 personnel throughout the region, with staff based at Shepparton, Ballarat, Terang, Horsham, Naracoorte and Mildura. The current Bendigo branch has been running since 1996 and has experienced remarkable growth. Flick Anticimex is one of the nations most respected leading pest control and hygiene companies with more than 95 years of reliable, safe and professional service. Today Flick Anticimex provide a professional and efficient service to homes and business including major industrial, government, resource and commercial sectors across Australia. From bedbugs to food safety, you can trust Flick to keep your indoor environment clean and healthy. “Flick Anticimex Bendigo cover most of country Victoria. The south-east

region of South Australia including the Riverland and southern NSW,” branch manager Daryl Hallam said. “Seventeen of our employees live and work in the Bendigo area.” Flick Anticimex offer a tailormade pest management and hygiene service for residential and commercial sectors including; manufacturers and retailers, hospitals, aged-care providers, education facilities and government establishments.

“We have recently introduced Anticimex SMART, a range of environmentally-friendly pest control solutions that use the latest digital monitoring technology to provide realtime information about pest activity which is bound to be of real benefit to our clients,” Daryl said. To find out more about the full range of services contact Flick Anticimex Bendigo on 4408 6000 or view their website at www.flick-anticimex.com.au for further details.

Termite Problem?! TERMITE INFESTATION PREVENTION & REMEDIATION

JOHN PAY Formerly “Spider Sprayers”

Local Controlers of Spiders, Mice and Rats,Termites, Flies and Mosquitos

A TRUSTED NAME IN PEST CONTROL ENVIRONMENTALLY CONSCIOUS SPECIALISTS IN COMMERCIAL & DOMESTIC PEST CONTROL OBLIGATION FREE QUOTES HOMEGUARD INSTALLATION TELEPHONE. (03) 5448 3407 FAX. 5448 3959 PO BOX 286 EPSOM 3551 ABN. 90 544 852 496 www.gopestbendigo.com.au go-pest@bigpond.net.au

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Services Offered MOBILE BATHROOMS

(Shower, hand basin, toilet etc)

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

0438 083 139 www.bettabathroomhire.com.au

PAINTERS / DECORATORS

Sandhurst Painting and Decorating 35 years experience

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Ph 5446 1535

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

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

544 33 999

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No job too small or too big

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

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Quotation gladly given

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

PO Box 54, Eaglehawk

STONE MASONS RETAINING WALLS - FEATURE WALLS CHIMNEYS - COMPLETE HOUSES

Don Andrea Plumbing

Prompt efficient service at reasonable rates

0417 057 010

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John Cross

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5444 2028

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Hot water repairs

Ph Paul 5439 3835 or 0428 395 429 * Fully Insured

0438 632 219

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Established in Bendigo for over 30 years

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Reduce Fire Risk Spouts Vacuumed Spotlessly Pensioner Discounts Water Tanks Cleaned

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Plumbing New homes

CV Industrial Vacuum Services

Gas fitting

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TILING

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

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

Kyle 0421 255 044

LIC: 13869

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For Sale Local Classifieds

Services Offered

GARAGE SALES

TREE LOPPING

FOR SALE

SMITHS

FIREWOOD ironbark, dry split, & ready to burn $120 p/m Del. Ph Tim 0418 484 975

HEATER, Vulcan wall furnace, GC $90 Ph 0438 018 551

MUSHROOM COMPOST OR SOIL

SINGLE bed with a mattress, EC Suit a girl $50 Ph 5442 7069

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)

0427 506 160

FOR SALE

1950'S Childs Cane chair, EC, $50 Phone 5442 5552

BSEC Rugby Jumper, size 14, near new $50 Ph 5439 6020

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

AGAPANTHUS 8" pots From $2 Each Phone 5448 4792

BSEC Rugby Jumper, size 16, New $60 Ph 5439 6020

CORRUGATED TANK 950mm x 1.8m leaks at the top. $10 Ph 5443 1717

BABY basket, mattress & stand, VGC $20 Phone 5448 8523

BSEC Woolen Jumper, size 16 $15 Ph 5439 6020

WBABY cot, Wooden, EC $100 ono Ph 0408 700 266 BABY wooden change table, EC $50ono Ph 0408 700 266 BBQ RINNAI Natural Gas Seven Burners $175 Ph 5441 5993

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

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

FOR SALE

COT foldable wooden, with mattress $60 Phone 5442 5552 COUCH, 3 seater, modern design, GC $95 Ph 0476 077 570

BUFFET & Hutch. Light Oak, Mirrored back, Unmarked, $350 Phone: 5443 2067

FOR SALE

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

BULK Redgum Rounds Delivered Phone 0459 763 929

BICYCLE, girls, good COnd, $40 Ph 0428 568 825

CAR parts, rims + tyres off 120Y $20 the lot Phone 0408 172 105

BOXING Bag, EC $80 ono Ph 0408 700 266 BRICK laying exp Ties,12 boxes, 3 boxes face fixing ties $40 lot 5443 1487

LADIES Slippers Size 7, Never worn $10 Ph 0476 077 570 LAPIDARY equipment (stone cutter) $100 Phone 0427 373 143

FIREWOOD

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

FIREWOOD

For Sale FOR SALE

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

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

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

David Smith

FOR SALE

FIREWOOD

DOUBLE sided single bed bed pole EC $35 0466 269 948 DRYER, Hoover, GC $50 Ph 0438 018 551

ENGEL FRIDGE Gold, 40 litre, Brand new, still in box, plus travel bag $1100 Ph 0476 518 326 EVENING gloves & evening bags various clrs, lengths $50 Ph 0407 046 861 EXHAUST fan, Airflow, 350mm $20 Ph 5447 8089

KITCHEN Dresser with draws, VGC $75 Ph 5447 7407

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

LIGHTS 3 pendants, 1 oyster and 2 biy, the lot $50 Ph 0437 564 279

FOOT Massager, Homedicks, $50 Ph 5447 8089 FOWLERS no 36 Amber jar, Rare, $50 Phone 5442 5552 FREE Firewood, to pick up. Large, Cut and ready to go Ph 5442 4668

FRIDGES

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

$50 per metre. Minimum 4 metres. Free delivery to Bendigo area. Phone 0400 855 626. OLD Oil Lamp, $99 Phone 0438 018 551

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

OUTDOOR setting, 4 cane chairs + glass top table, $100 Ph 0407 046 861

SPIDER man Doona cover, DBL with pillow slips $10 Ph 5447 3490

PATIO setting, cane, glass top, 1400sq, 8 chairs, $95 Ph 5449 7128

SPRING back tapestry rocking chair EC $80 0466 269 948

PEA STRAW $7.50

SUCCULENTS - Dug out, Large, approx 3ft, from $10 each Ph 5449 3866

Straw $6 Min 12 bales Free delivery or pick up Bendigo Ph 0427 304 600 PET cushions, sturdy fabric, washable $10 Ph 0476 077 570 PRAM phil & teds, toddler seat, plus other acc $100 Ph 0402 344 261

LOUNGE Chair, retro x 2, both of them $100 Ph 0437 564 279

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

MIRROR, bevelled, 750 x 900 $30 Ph 0437 564 279

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

6KG CLOTHES DRYERS

WHIRLPOOL 360L FRIDGE

Factory Seconds

BRAND NEW

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

$3 per bale Ph 0411 783 679

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RRP

GEORGE Foreman Roaster, Large $35 Ph 5449 6726

FOR SALE

MIRROR, Large, Lovely frame $35 Ph 5447 7050

RADIO/cd Player, 2 speakers, $20 Phone 5447 7050

GIRTON Jumper, Brand New, Sz 16 EC $40 Ph 0428 568 825

CEMENT filled hand roller, $50 Ph 5447 7532

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

GLASS display cabinet containing 23 porcelain dolls, $1500 Ph 5443 6179 or M 0437 707 066

CIGARETTE ash tray with bin, free standing $15 Ph 5446 9257

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HEATER, 7 fin electric/oil, as new $10 Ph 5443 9265

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GAS Stove, 4 burner, $25 Ph 5447 3490

GIRTON Blazer, Sz 16 VGC $90 Ph 0428 568 825

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

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

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

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6 WALKER ST LONG GULLY Sat & Sun 7.30am Ride-on lawn mower, generator, Bric-a-Brac, something for everyone. All Must go!

28 KRONK ST GOLDEN SQUARE Saturday 8am - 1pm, Staghorns, bikes, car seats, mower, floor tiles, toys, books, curtain access, & dvds.

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

TOP SOIL Sieved $35 per metre, 4 metre min. delivery 8m & 10m also avail. Garden Mix $50 a metre. Garden Rocks also avail. Phone 0418 306 548 or 0428 100 770 TOUGHENED glass, suitable for table 1015 L .525 W $40 Ph 5447 7532 TWIN spirit bottle dispenser, wood wall mount $29 5446 9257 VACUUM Cleaner, AMWAY CMS, 2000 Upright $175 Ph 5441 5993 VIVITAR PS-44S Camera, Focus free, EC, $15 Ph 5447 7762

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SOIL

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

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

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

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

BROWNES LANE AXEDALE Saturday 8am - 2pm 2 households of furniture, antiques, household goods, books, dvds, etc

4 MILL ST STRATHDALE Saturday & Sunday 8am-12pm Household items, sofa suite , KS bed, Mens/womens/kids clothing, and toys

WALKER, very solid, drk blue, EC $80 Ph 5447 0735 WATER TANK 400LT with Stand $300 Ph 5444 3467 WEDDING veil, white 2 tier 3/4 length $20 Ph 5446 9257

8 KRONK ST GOLDEN SQUARE Saturday 8.30-2pm House hold items and bric a brac

WESTINGHOUSE All Fridge, 210L as new $100 Ph 0419 301 465 WESTINGHOUSE Gas oven & grill $30 Ph 5447 3490 WHEEL trims, 14 inch, still wrapped, new $7 a pair Ph 5447 7762

SYMONDS ST GOLDEN SQUARE Saturday 9am start. No Early Birds. Swap cards, glassware, and lots more

9 DYLAN ST EPSOM Saturday and Sunday 8am - 3pm Household goods, clothing and furniture

CLEARING SALES BENDIGO ANTIQUE AND ESTATE AUCTIONS

AUCTION - Wednesday 27th MAY - 3 pm 116 Hattam Street, Golden Square 730 lots of Antiques & Collectables on offer:

inc:- Vic Sed 4 dr S/board, Din table, Ladies + Gents chairs, 3 + 5 dwr chests, W/stands, Robe, Side table, Vic duchess chest, Vic Burr Wal Card table, Dress table, Wal settee, B/ room chair, Edw Wal D/Waiter, Din chairs, Art Nuv S/board, 1920’s b/wood d/setting, Chaise, S/boards, Vic style Mah 3 pce Suite, 6 Din Chairs, Chiff, Vic pine Coffer, Meat safe, Kit Dressers, F/house tables, Mod glass + Crome 9 pce dining setting, bar stools, Butchers blocks, Iron and Brass Beds, Vic style cast garden furn, Auto trolleys, Camphor wood chest, 1940’s console radios, Mah overmantle, Disp cabs, L/Lite dresser, Kero Lamps, Clocks, Bakerlite 1939 AWA Radio, Old plaster statues, boxed Hornby Railways steam train set, Paintings, Prints, Mirrors, Books, Stamps, Coins, Cigarette and other collectable cards, Old cameras, Aust Pottery, Old tools, Etc Etc Collectables:- R/Albert tea sets, R/Winton, R/Doulton, Shelley, Wedgwood, Sadler, Wembley Ware, Ainsley, Crown Ducal, Myott Dinner Set, Large Murano Glass Lamp base, Crystal, Sterling Silver, Estate and Costume Jewellery, Etc

FULL INSPECTION: Sat 9 - 5pm also 9am Day of Sale.

CONTACT: Dennis 5442 2689 or Vernon 5441 4168 or

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WANTED

LIVESTOCK

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

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

ALL SCRAP WANTED Free Pickup! including

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

WANTED TO BUY

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

CASH

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

Young Pieds, $30 Phone 0419 188 092

RAINBOW LORIKEETS Hand Raised, $150ea Ph 0409 806 193

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

BUDGIES $10 Mundina Pidgeons $10 Ph 5439 5302

MOBILITY scooter wanted, 4 wheels. Please phone 5446 2870

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

GOATS WANTED

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MACHINERY FOR SALE FERGUSON Tractor Model no TE-A20, post hole digger, grader blade, slasher, saw bench. Best Offer Ph 0448 186 691

LOADER, 4WD 6 tonne loader, Best Offer Phone: 0448 186 691

BOATS

MOTOR BIKES

AUTO

A.M. Hyett Motorcycles

2003 Ford Courier, dual Cab 4WD Ute, bull bar, tow bar, canopy, steel tray 237,000ks, RWC & REG (SGT441) $9000 ONO Ph 0432 104 364

BIKES SOLD, TRADED & RECYCLED Spares and accessories. See Michael and John 67-69 Bridge Street, Bendigo 3550

Open 9.00am-5.30pm Mon-Sat / 10.00am-5.30pm Sun LMCT 4761. Licenced second hand dealer.

Ph: 5442 2523 SMS: 0411 627 348

RIDE-ON Mower, husqvarna Mower, 38" cut, Good condition $1000 ONO Phone: 5435 3587

Email mhyett1952@yahoo.com.au

MECHANICS

CAR PARTS

VOLVO MERCEDES BENZ BMW VOLKSWAGON PEUGOT

SCRAP METAL WANTED

Service & Repair Specialists Jamie Hackett Motors Ph 5446 8635

THOMPSON AUTOMOTIVE

QUINTREX Centre console 16ft, deep hull, 40HP Merc, $9,999 reduced must sell Phone 0419 886 637

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

CARAVANS & TRAILERS

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LIVESTOCK

WRECKING

Boarding Kennel & Cattery

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

CARS WANTED

CAMPER Jayco Dove 86, sleeps 6, 3-way Frig, Stove, Full Annex, 2 spares, Elec brakes, Good covers, no leaks, GC $4900 ONO Phone 0416 014 996

Cash offered. Phone 0417 334 009.

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

LIVESTOCK ADS 4 $23 FOR WEEKS Conditions apply

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I am a big girl with a friendly nature. I am too big and strong to be around smaller children. A family with older children would be good. I can be shy when I meet new people. Come in and meet me, I am desexed and microchipped, ready to go to my new home.

Female, 2 Years 2 Months

I am a sweet cat full of affection. I would be content with lots of pats and cuddles and sleeping on the couch. I would love to spend my days exploring my new home. Come in and meet me. I am desexed and microchipped, ready to go.

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

Wrecking all Makes & Models We buy any car or ute Come see your local strippers P/TOP Viscount 17ft6" long, single axle, dbl bed, a/con, tows easily, Good cond. $8000 Ph 0439 667 144

TRAILERS

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

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AURION AT-X 2007, Auto, Reg til Sept, 160,000ks, Excellent cond, Owner going overseas. Enquiries Ph 0425 866 958 A/H or Weekends(Reg:WAK634) COMMODORE VY S Utility, 18" alloy wheels, RWC, New windscreen, EC, (Vin 6G1YK43894L316876) $6200 Ph 0411 432 733

VEHICLES WANTED TO BUY

FREE REMOVAL OF UNWANTED VEHICLES

AUTO

VACC PRE PURCHASE INSPECTIONS ROADWORTHY CERTIFICATES TOYOTA Camry 2006, 2.4L Altise, Auto, Bronze, 143,000 ks, EC, RWC $7990 (UGJ-941) Ph 0447 440 107

Jamie Hackett Motors Ph 5446 8635

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FORD BA Classic 120,000ks, Alloy Whls, Elec Winds, DVD player, RWC, $4200 (ASP-94C) Ph 0411 432 733

FOUR WEEKS

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

FORD Explorer 1998 4WD full elec, tinted windows, GC, RWC. Only 2 owners. (PAY884) $5800 Ph. 0409 949 111

FOUR WEEKS

$30 with photo FORD Territory Ghia AWD 09, 5 seat, C/C t/bar, Rear Cam, 148,000ks, EC, $20,800 (ZKK443) Phone 0459 263 732

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

KIA Rio Sdn 2008, Auto A/C P/Steer P/Windows very clean 82,000ks, RWC Reg XFT 622 $6500 Ph 0439 655037 KIA RIO, 2008, Manual. Exc Cond. 5mths reg, 98,000ks, RWC $6500 (ZHX 159) Ph 0477 276 447

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MITSUBISHI Outlander 04, Tbar, auto, air con, CD Player, Tow bar, Reg, THU597 $7500 Ph 0419 302 000

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THE RSPCA IS THE POUND FOR THE BENDIGO CITY COUNCIL.

Thunderstorms can very frightening to 5441 2209 be some dogs and cats. Piper Lane, So with the changing East Bendigo weather ahead, please Mon-Sat 10am-4pm, make sure your pets are Sun & Pub Hols secure or indoors during 10am-12pm thunderstorms so they www.rspcavic.org.au don’t escape

FORD Focus 2013 15,000ks, Red, Manual, Excellent Condition $14,250 Ph 0449 595 315 (Reg ZTF-778)

AUTO

HOLDEN VS Ute 1997, 5sp Man, white, A/C, P/S, C/D, 3 seat V6 Reg OPU-642 $2990 Phone 0422 648 267

WRECKING

1980 VISCOUNT Royal, 16ft TV, A/C Heat, new tyres, led lights, micro, tool box, twin gas botts, dbl bed, dbl bunks, good to tow, 12 mths reg $6500 Ph. 0409 949 111

Female, 2 Years 1 Months

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

LMCT 11067

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23' Van Sh/Toilet, Split /Sys, lg Frig/Frz,Fly over, hard Annex, $15,500 Bealiba, 0448 364 349

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

2008 Statesman Caprice 3.6L Dual Fuel, Auto, fully optioned, Silver /Black interior, 130ks, Reg til July 2015, RWC, (1CZ7SC) $13,900 Phone 0418 146 864 SUBARU Liberty Wagon, 1992, Auto, A/C White, Reg til Feb 2016, VGC $4500 ONO (EZQ418) Ph 5442 1016

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OVER 38,200 HOMES EACH WEEK

USED CAR BARGAINS at BUDGET PRICES 2002 MITSUBISHI V6 MAGNA

Family wagon with cargo barrier and loads more. OVY 663

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

AWAY $3,990 DRIVE INC RWC

2005 NISSAN ST PULSAR HATCH

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WEEKLY SPORT Bendigo netballers up for test QEO hosting top clashes

VERSATILITY: Gisborne’s Maddy Stewart.

BENDIGO will put out its strongest interleague netball side in years according to coach Melissa Ryan. Arch rivals Ballarat will host the Bendigo Football Netball League open and 17-and-under netball teams this Saturday at Eastern Oval. “We know we’ve got a good team there, so hopefully it’s what it needs to be for interleague,” Ryan said. “We’re pretty happy with where the standard of our league has grown over the years.” Sandhurst 17-and-under coach Hayley Bolton will take charge of Bendigo’s young brigade and has selected two teams due to the depth of her squad. “Last year the team probably didn’t have quite as much depth in terms of talent of the side. But this year there was no way known we could have taken just one team,” she said. “The girls are feeling confident as a team, they’re playing really well, so they’re very excited about the challenge of playing Ballarat at the weekend.” The first 17s team will play against Ballarat on Saturday, while the second

side will hit the court at the Golden City Tournament on Sunday. Despite a lack of training for the senior team in the lead up to the game, Ryan is confident they will be up for the challenge against Ballarat. Betty Thompson medallist Meg Gilbert leads a trio of Golden Square players in the side, with Allira Hammond and Abbey Ryan also lining up in the blue and gold of Bendigo. Maryborough’s Jordan Macilwain and Ingrid Hopkins, Sandhurst’s Brooke Bolton, Strath Storm pair Brianna Dalrymple-Monro and Bianca Jones and versatile Gisborne defender Maddy Stewart complete the nine-player open squad. Star Golden Square goal shooter Gabe Richards was initially selected in the side, but had to withdraw due to illness while Sandhurst’s Heather Oliver was also unavailable. “It’s been quite difficult because we’re spread out so far. We’ve got girls from Gisborne and Maryborough as well as some from Bendigo,” Ryan said. “I’ve coached them all at

some point throughout the years, whether it’s for interleague or the regional state league competition, so we’ve already got that familiarity with each other. “Ballarat will be tough and the game will be hardfought. We don’t know a lot about what their line up is. So we’re just prepared to make sure whatever we do, we go out there hard at the ball and just back each other up.” Both coaches believe their teams’ communication will be the deciding factor of the games. The 17s team will focus on implementing structures in their own game plan. “Team cohesiveness will be a big plus for us,” Bolton said. “We’ve got some very hard working, committed players that lead by example on the court. Elley Lawton and Millie Wicks, who are co-captains, are brilliant leaders and the leaders will be fantastic for us on Saturday.” The 17s clash with Ballarat gets under way at 12pm with the open contest at 1.30pm. -Bridgette Barry-Murphy

INTERLEAGUE action will also be at Bendigo’s Queen Elizabeth Oval on Saturday, with a double-header of quality football and netball lined up. The Heathcote District Football League will tackle the Central Murray, and Loddon Valley Takes on Alberton in the two senior clashes to be played at the ground. The HDFL and CMFL will battle to move up to 16th in the country championships rankings, while the LVFNL and Alberton League are vying for 24th spot. Netball matches will also be played across the afternoon at the QEO. The Heathcote District Netball Asociation will field under-15, 17 and open teams, while the LVFNL will play an open game against Alberton from 2pm. The HDFL will kick the day off with under-17 football from 10.50am, the LVFL tackles Alberton in senior football from 1.30pm before the HDFL and MCFL do battle in the day’s main game from 4.30pm. The Bendigo Umpires Association will also be represented throughout the day at games around the state. John Norton will be a central umpire at Bendigo’s game against Ballarat, Bronte Annand will run the boundary in the HDFL senior game at the QEO, while Dale Caldwell and Tony Keating will officiate the Loddon Valley versus Alberton clash.

Arch rivals reignite fight By JOEL PETERSON

GOLDEN Square’s Jack Geary will once again lead the Bendigo Football League into battle this weekend when the blue and golds travel to take on arch rivals Ballarat at Eastern Oval. Geary will captain the interleague side for the second consecutive season under second-year coach Rick Ladson, as Bendigo looks to avenge a crushing 2013 loss at the same venue. Bendigo defeated Gippsland in 2014 for the third time in five years to move up to sixth in the WorkSafe Country Championships rankings, while Ballarat sits fifth after being embarrassed by the Goulburn Valley last year. Eight senior interleague debutants – Golden Square duo Brayden Dorrington and Dale Young, Sandhurst’s Lachlan Ross and Adam Parry, Kangaroo Flat co-captains Corey Greer and Nick Lang, Castlemaine’s Justin Dorward and Strathfieldsaye’s Harry Conway – will run out onto the ground alongside some experienced campaigners. Interleague mainstays Clayton Anderson, Brodie Filo, Jake Hall, Tom Waters, Lee Coghlan and Geary add experience, while Tyler Miles, Tim Walsh, Young and Tom Dowd form the core of a strong backline. “Two years ago is definitely one

that slipped away from us, and in selecting the side a little bit of that came into it, in terms of remembering on that day, on that ground, what worked and what didn’t,” Ladson said. “That rivalry has been around a long time, I remember playing under-12 interleague against Ballarat. We want to embrace it, it’s a big part of our history as a league.” Bendigo will also be looking for a win in under-18 football, with Strathfieldsaye Storm coach Darryl Wilson at the helm of the competition’s most talented juniors. Castlemaine livewire Kalan Huntly will captain the side, with Gisborne’s Shannon Rooth and Strathfieldsaye’s Jake Moorhead named vice captains. “We are really happy, we have had to leave two or three out that we really could have played which has been tough, but the commitment to it has been unreal,” Wilson said. “Kal Huntly, to me, just oozes leadership. He is playing really good footy at senior level and we are really comfortable with him as captain. “The boys are really keen, it’s a great group of kids, and hopefully we can come away with a win on Saturday.” Ballarat’s senior side features big names such as former Kyneton captain Shane Page and Darley teammates Jake and Jarrod Edwards, for-

LEADERSHIP: Bendigo interleague skipper Jack Geary. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN mer North Melbourne draftee Cam Richardson and former GWS Giant Steve Clifton. A lot has been made about the litany of inuries that has hit the squad, but Ladson said after the final training session on Wednesday night he is happy with the side that will take to Eastern Oval. “We think we have a really good mix, and all the boys in the side really want to play, which is fantastic and what we are looking for,” he said. “It’s going to be exciting to see everyone run out, because they are really keen to have a crack and move

up that ladder. “That’s what we are here to do, and hopefully we come away with four wins in both netball and football on Saturday.” First bounce in the under-18 clash is at 11.30am, with the senior game at 2.15pm. The squads: Seniors - Clayton Anderson, Brodie Filo, Nick Stagg, Justin Dorward, Tom Dowd, Mitch Dole, Corey Greer, Lee Coghlan (vc), Jack Geary (c), Tyler Miles, Lachlan Ross, Dale Young, Harry Conway, James Saville,

Jake Hall, Jon Coe, Brayden Dorrington, Tim Walsh, Sam Mildren, Adam Parry, Nick Lang, Matt Thornton, Tom Waters. U18s - Tal Sardone, Jack Coghlan, Riley Paterson, Riley Saunders, Kalan Huntly (c), Lachlan Atherton, Jake Conolan, Trent Crosbie, Shannon Rooth (vc), Coby Perry, Bailey Graham, Xavier Walsh, Jake Moorhead (vc), Fergus Greene, Rhys Deacon, Darcy Kelly, Sam Kennedy, Tom Roughead, Anthony Bigham, Jordan Rosengren, Keelan Payne, Darcy Harris, Xavier Crone.

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Snell sets sights on Rio

By BRIDGETTE BARRY-MURPHY

BENDIGO Spirit’s Belinda Snell is gearing up for a third Olympics campaign. This week the veteran took off with the Australian Opals squad on a European tour which will shape selection for the 2016 Rio Olympics. A third of the 18-player Opals squad was on the Spirit roster last season, including Snell and guard Kelly Wilson. Sara Blicavs, Tessa Lavey, Elyse Penaluna and Madeleine Garrick are the other Bendigo players from the 2014/15 side named for the tour. Penaluna and Garrick have both signed with Melbourne for the upcoming Womens National Basketball League season, while Blicavs is headed to Dandenong.

Snell says the Bendigo’s representation in the national squad is impressive. “Everyone has progressed through the Spirit program and it’s great to see,” she said. “I try to teach the girls about the Opals culture and help them to developing into Olympic players in the future.” The squad will play against Serbia, Italy and world championship silver medalists Spain, which Snell says should put the side in good stead to qualify for the Olympics. “The tour is a stepping stone towards Rio,” she explained. “We’ve got Oceania qualifications in August so we have to beat New Zealand to qualify for Rio. So it is a big game for us at Rod Laver in Melbourne.”

HARD WORK: Belinda Snell and Spirit coach Simon Pritchard train this week.

Spirit coach Simon Pritchard says the exposure to international play the duo will receive is invaluable. “Kelly is the one that will probably benefit the most off the tour.

“And she’s probably going to come back with lots of things that she’s going to want to work on to try and get that spot for Rio,” he said. “They come back and they know

what they need to work on and they can help direct me. “We hope both Snelly and Kelly show the world how good we know they are.”

Spirit regain key pair From Page 36 “Every year has been different, but I have learnt so much, and you really are able to go into the game knowing your teammates are behind you which is a big boost in terms of confidence. “The role that I was in, you don’t know whether you are going to be out there for one minute or ten minutes so you just go out there and play your hardest.” Also no stranger to playing her hardest, Kelsey Griffin said in a team statement she was look-

ing forward to being back with the team for the 2015/16 season. “I am excited about coming back for another season with the Bendigo Spirit,” she said. “I am looking forward to seeing all the Spirit fans in the stands for what I hope will be another exciting and successful season. “I would personally like to thank Bernie, Kristi and Kylee Harrower for everything they have done, helping me with my basketball career the last three years.”

CONCENTRATION: 2014 Goldfields Open champion Judd Trump.

Miners fighting for a win THE Bendigo Fighting Miners will aim for consecutive wins for the first time this season on Saturday when the side takes on Melbourne Chargers at Prahran. The Miners have started the season with three wins and two losses, but their form has been remarkably inconsistent. The three wins the side has enjoyed have come by a total of 125 points, including a 62-point thumping of Ballarat, while the losses have been by a combined 40 points. Last week the Miners crushed Monash 47 to 25 at Epsom Huntly Reserve, lock Jesse Tuitupou and prop Nicki Poingdestre each running in two tries. Led by its heavyweight pack, Bendigo was in control throughout the match. Only three of the nine tries were scored by the backs as the Bendigo forwards dominated on the front line. Matt Roughley also scored a rare try after a clean break and a 20-metre downfield rumble

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EFFORT: Bendigo will give their all. Photos: ANDREW PERRYMAN over the line. While happy with the outcome, Bendigo coach Allan Saville was critical of his team’s defence which let in four tries. Bendigo also conceded a stack of penalties at the breakdown and had centre Folau Makoni sin-binned for a “no arms tackle”. Elson Tuitupou, loose forwards Ale Liliva, Hugh Richard and Tim Bowman, prop Junior

Poto and half-back David McDonald all impressed for the hosts. The win lifted the Bendigo Fighting Miners into equal second place on the competition ladder with Melbourne Unicorns, who the Miners lost to by eight points in the competition’s second round of matches. Bendigo takes on Melbourne Charges at Romanis Reserve, Prahran on Saturday afternoon.

THE world’s top snooker players will descend on Bendigo once more next month for the 2015 Australian Snooker Goldfields Open. The tournament, in Bendigo for the fifth year, will feature 11 of the world’s top 15 ranked players and runs from June 29 to July 5 at Bendigo Stadium. The inaugural event was won by Stuart Bingham, who was recently crowned World Champion for the first time and named Player of the Year for 2014. “It’s great to be going back to Bendigo. The Australian Snooker Goldfields Open is where it all started for me. It was where I won my first ranking event,” Bingham said. “I’m looking forward to the start of the new season and to returning as world champion.” Neil Robertson, a Melbourne native, had finished runner-up in the last two events, but has not been able to crack a win on home soil. The Aussie went down to Eng-

land’s Judd Trump in a tense final last year, and admits Bendigo is the title he wants to win most, having won the majority of the world tour’s major prizes. “It is great to be playing in my home country. After making the previous two finals I am hoping it will be third time lucky,” Robertson said. The field will be made up of the top 16 seeded players plus 16 qualifiers, with the lowest two qualifiers playing two Australian wildcard entrants for a spot in the main draw. Current world title holder Bingham, former Goldfields Open champion Marco Fu and Trump, the defending champion, are vying for a second title. Among the field will be current world number one and 2014 world champion Mark Selby, four-time world champion John Higgins, and another former world champion, Shaun Murphy. Tickets for the event are currently on sale via Bendigo Stadium.

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Spirit to the fore By JOEL PETERSON

IT has been a week of mixed fortunes for the Bendigo Spirit, as the club’s off-season finally swings into gear. The club announced the re-signing of Heather Oliver and the re-affirmation of Kelsey Griffin’s commitment to the program, but is also bracing for the departure Sara Blicavs. Blicavs is headed to Dandenong, her former club, after spending two seasons in Spirit colours. Oliver may benefit from Blicavs’ departure from a minutes sense, after a standout 2014-15 campaign that saw her play a key role for Bendigo down the stretch, especially in the post-season. The Wangaratta native played a crucial role for Bendigo last season, coming off the bench to provide energy and fantastic defence, both of which Spirit coach Simon Pritchard paid tribute to this week. “When we had a meeting a couple of weeks ago Heather was telling me about her junior coaches that didn’t like the fact that she was left handed,” Pitchard said. “One of the great features about having heather is that she is left handed, which means she is unorthodox and hard to guard. “She has been a great defender over a long period and her offensive game was really evident over the finals last year, so we are really happy to have her on board.” The 27-year-old’s knack for diving on loose balls and hauling in key rebounds came to the fore at the end of last season, and allowed her to find her offensive game by earning extra court time. “Training with the players that we have had over the years, you really rise up to their standard,” Oliver said. Continued Page 35

Blue, Gold and battle ready

PREPARED: BFNL chair Carol McKinstry and the interleague coaches. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

AS a clash with arch rival Ballarat looms, the Bendigo Football Netball League is ready for battle. Four sides in football and netball will represent the league with pride on Saturday. - Stories Page 34

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