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School backs Discovery

GRADE three and four students at Quarry Hill Primary School have put pen to paper to save the Discovery Centre. Colourful signs and handwritten messages addressed to Member for

SPEAKING OUT: Stella Harrop leads the call to keep the centre.

Bendigo East Jacinta Allan are hanging from the walls of the school. Teacher Lucy Lang said the students have also started a petition to keep the centre. - More Page 3

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By CHRISTINE McGINN

THE state government has stared down the City of Greater Bendigo over plans to fund a 50-metre indoor pool as part of the 2015/16 council budget due to be adopted next week. Uncertainty about the size of the pool, to be included as part of the Greater Bendigo Indoor Aquatic

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Government pushes for 50-metre pool

Leisure and Wellbeing Centre, and the project’s overall affordability have dominated discussion since its inception. Member for Bendigo West Maree Edwards said she expected council to use the $15 million allocated by the state government to-

wards building a 50m pool. “The expectation is that the City of Greater Bendigo will match that funding in their budget because anything less will be short-changing the Kangaroo Flat community,” Ms Edwards said. “It was a dollar-for-dollar grant

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so we would expect the city to match that.” Sports Minister John Eren said the state government had allocated $15m to the 50-metre competitionstandard pool. “We definitely expect council to honour their word and make it a

50m pool,” he said. “We are more than ready, we have allocated the funds towards it and we are raring to go. It is now for council to determine if it’s a 25m or 50m pool.” Kangaroo Flat Community Enterprise president Jack Lyons said he was confident council would listen to the community. Continued Page 7

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THE state government has released a discussion paper on apartment design, aimed at involving the community in a discussion about what is appropriate and what is not. This is particularly important as Victoria’s population grows and medium density is no longer confined to the inner city, with more and more medium density housing projects scheduled for regional centres, including Bendigo, in the years to come. The Real Estate Institute of Victoria says apartments are increasingly being built in regional centres as investment opportunities and affordable buying options. More people, including families and the elderly, are choosing to live in them, while many invest for the future in an apartment to rent out, commonly through self-managed superannuation funds. Many factors unrelated to design need to be considered when choosing an apartment. Location is the obvious one – not just the town, suburb and street, but where in the town, where in the street. For example, is it close to

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Thumbs down for council By PETER KENNEDY

COMMUNITY perceptions of the City of Greater Bendigo have fallen over the past 12 months, according to the annual Local Government Community Satisfaction Survey results released yesterday. Chief executive officer Craig Niemann said the results were a mixed bag, however the overall performance rating of 60 was on par with the state-wide result and two points higher than the regional centres average (58). The city scored 63 in 2014, 2013 and 2012. A review of survey results shows that residents aged 65 and over rated council’s overall performance more poorly than those in any

other age category, with a score of 58, well down on last year’s result of 65. There is also growing concern among the community with the overall direction of council, with an overall direction index score of 52, compared to the 2014 result of 58. Survey results point to higher concerns among women, residents aged 50-64 and those in Eaglehawk and Heathcote. Council scored poorly on the overall direction of the City of Greater Bendigo with a score of 52 (58 in 2014). Council was also criticised for its community consultation and engagement, with a survey score of 52, compared to 57 in 2014. Bendigo’s result in this cat-

egory was also significantly lower than the state-wide average. Mr Niemann said he thought council was consulting and engaging more on the bigger picture issues, and that councillors were also more actively engaged.

ed last year, which was something of a surprise to the organisation. “I think we still provide the same level of service,” he said. “I think we are going on pretty well as a city and as a municipality.”

I think we still provide the same level of service Mr Niemann said while the customer service rating of 71 was on par with the regional average and above the state-wide average of 70, it was also below the 75 record-

Greater Bendigo received a score of 61 in the new sealed local roads category, well above the state and regional averages of 55. “The city also continues to rate

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HOLD ON: Scarlet, Kyle and Emily hug the Discovery Centre in a show of support. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN THE DISCOVERY Science and Technology Centre’s committee of management will be restructured in the hope of becoming financially viable. Committee of management chair Katherine Legge said the current board lacked the necessary skill-set to effectively run the centre. “We are concentrating on the reconstitution of the board of management so that we have the skills based on that board. That is not to denigrate the board there at the moment,” Dr Legge said. “It’s an association set up with four members whom were the executives and they were the ones who were liable if the trust just handed it back. “They have all said that they do not have the skills base to run the centre.” City of Greater Bendigo 2014 citizen of the year Gordon McKern

will help “reconstitute” the board with the required skills. “It needs to have people with accounting or bookkeeping skills, we need people with legal skills and we need to work out how we will need to work out the hiring and firing – the human resources of the people who are there,” Dr Legge said. “We are trying to be careful not to set ourselves up exactly as we did in 1995. We need to work out how we can be sustainable and not end up in the same position.” Dr Legge said the makeup of the new board should be finalised by early July. “The trust is there until July 12 so we need to have a board ready to take over the assets and liabilities,” she said. The centre’s major sponsor, La Trobe University, has increased its funding to $25,000 this calendar year with discussions about an an-

nual sponsorship also on the table. Premier Daniel Andrews said if the centre had a viable financial model then the government would be willing to be part of its future. “It is a bit of a shame it as come to this point where we are talking about bail-out money before people have come to us,” he said. “If there is a partnership, support or if there are things we can do differently together, let’s talk about that. It is a really important part of this city and if we can be part of its future then we will be more than happy to talk about that.” Greater Bendigo mayor Peter Cox said if locals wanted to save the centre they needed to “believe in it, use it and fund it”. “We need to acknowledge that it is in a prime site, they get the building at a peppercorn rental so you have to exploit that whole location,” Cr Cox said.

well in the arts centres and libraries category with a score of 82 (84 in 2014, 79 in 2013 and 77 in 2012) and appearance of public areas category with a score of 74 (77 in 2014, 71 in 2013 and 69 in 2012),” Mr Niemann said. “Council and the executive team will continue to analyse the results and further investigate the causes for changes in community perceptions so improvements can be made. “We have to work hard to try and get our results back up again.” Mr Niemann said the annual survey of 400 residents, undertaken during February and March, was a useful tool in helping the city set priorities.

TWO locals will run for the Eppalock ward in next year’s City of Greater Bendigo council election. Ezy Systems director Nick Cugara will put his hat in the ring, with a three-pronged mandate. “Increase jobs, reduce rates and consistently support the council planning department. Whatever the councillors do they should be united and consistent,” he said. “I would definitely reduce rates. I am confident about the offset in the reduction in rates about where that money would come from, I’ve done enough research to know that. “I wouldn’t play games (with the other councillors). If they wanted to games then I would just resign.” Mr Cugara said he would try to separate the types of planning proposals councillors needed to consider. “They should be looking at the larger projects, the public works and making sure we don’t spend unnecessary money on a projects like $30,000 on a seat... and that in turn allows you to control rates,” he said. Mr Cugara said it was important councillors tried to increase jobs and grow the local economy. “All they have to do is support the planning department and do whatever they can to reduce rates

EZY DOES IT: Nick Cugara. not increase them. It makes no sense to increase them, they need to be consistent,” he said. “Councillors are quick to handball decisions to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal rather than stepping up and doing what is in the best interest of Bendigo.” Axedale Our Town – Our Future chair Yvonne Wrigglesworth will also campaign to ensure smaller town communities are effectively serviced. Mrs Wrigglesworth wants to drive economic development, increase jobs, preserve the city’s heritage and natural environment. The mother of two wants more infrastructure to encourage recreational activities, increase services and grow the arts culture. Mrs Wrigglesworth is currently Bendigo Health director of governance, strategy and risk and is an active local citizen.

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MP fears pension cuts

By CHRISTINE McGINN

HUNDREDS of locals will have their part-pensions cut under new federal government changes says Federal Member for Bendigo Lisa Chesters. Ms Chesters said about 330,000 low income pensioners in Australia will have their pensions cut including 90,0000 who will lose it entirely. “Some single pensioners will lose more than $8000 a year – a quarter of their yearly income of $36,000. Some couples will lose approximately $14,000 a year,” she said. “Since this debate started in Parliament, I have had central Victorian part-pensioners contact me to ex-

plain how these cuts will affect their household income. “These are not rich people, they are not on high retirement incomes. They are retired teachers, social workers, ambos and tradies. “These people have worked and saved hard their whole life. They deserve dignity and respect in their retirement. “Quite possibly these cuts will force more older central Victorians into poverty.” Ms Chesters said many were not aware the pension asset test included the car, household furniture and licences. “Affected part-pensions may have to sell assets or give up recrea-

tional pastimes such as fishing in order to stay below the proposed much-lower asset test. It’s just not fair,” she said. Federal social services minister Scott Morrison introduced an

and Economic Modelling found 78.5 per cent of the cut will be felt by Australians in the lowest income fifth. Figures show a single age pensioner who owns their home, has a

Quite possibly these cuts will force more older central Victorians into poverty amended bill this week to make changes to the pension. The amendment changes the assets test, the defined benefit scheme and proportional payment of pensions outside of Australia. The National Centre for Social

super income of less than $25,000 and a total income of $36,000 could lose $8200 of their $11,800 part pension per year. Mr Morrison said the changes to the assets test would save $2.4 billion in the federal budget.

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Gillies shares the art

GAME ON: An artist’s impression of the planned stadium upgrade. as well as the Golden City Netball Association and the Bendigo Braves and Bendigo Spirit basketball clubs. Increased administration facilities will have wide-ranging benefits fore all of those organisations, with a view to possibly incorporate a sports administration hub across all codes once. While the facility is renowned for its major events, its core business remains community sport in which about 5000 people participate in. “The stadium is home to the Bendigo Spirit and the Bendigo Braves and Lady Braves, while the current grassroots basketball season has more than 3500 registered participants across 410 teams there is a waiting list

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or at a local community level, more and more people can be part of basketball, volleyball and netball. “That is what investment is all about and that’s why this year’s budget delivered in full.” The upgrade means Bendigo will have two premier facilities for major events, with the stadium and Ulumbarra Theatre state-of-the-art. Mr Wallace said some peak sporting bodies had shown interest in coming to Bendigo as early as last year, when expansion plans were announced. “To have Netball Australia come back and have the Diamonds play one of the top countries is high on their radar,” he said. – Joel Peterson

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SUCH is the skill of Max Gillies’ art – the integration between his acting and the words, people often presume he writes his own material. But when he takes on the character of Tony Abbott or Kevin Rudd he is using material written for him by writers of the calibre of Don Watson or Patrick Cook or Guy Rundle. “If I could choose what to be in life I would love nothing better than to be a writer, I have such respect for their art,” he says. “Instead of being a writer however I have always been able to work with them. “Every word spoken by my Hawke character was written by Don Watson who of course was also a speech writer for the former premier of Victoria John Cain and then the prime minister Keating. I suppose you could say my performances are a marriage between the actor and the writer.” Scheduled to appear at this year’s Bendigo Writers Festival, Gillies will be interviewed by Anna Howard about his extraordinary ability to parody politicians. And he says no doubt the audience will be treated to a vignette or two of his art. One of the topics under discussion will be the effect of the 24-hour news cycle on politicians. “I have a show

called Once Were Leaders. I’m disenchanted with current politicians. There seems to be no strong leaders. I think the 80s was a time when leaders had amazing charisma,” he said. “They were larger than life, people like Reagan, Thatcher and Hawke. But with the 24-hour news cycle current politicians respond like robots. “Abbott used to be a tabloid journo by trade and I think he has inherited the sub-editor’s art of condensing an idea. I was watching him on parliament just before, his delivery is boring and he also has this maddening parliamentary trick of repeating himself.” Satirists Gillies admires these days are John Clark and Shaun McAuliffe. “They’re brilliant,” he says. And so is Max Gillies, who will be appearing at The Capital Theatre, Sunday August 9, from 1.45 - 2.45pm. - Dianne Dempsey

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BENDIGO had its first glimpse at the planned $16.5 million Bendigo Stadium redevelopment this week, with premier Daniel Andrews visiting the facility to unveil the first stage. The striking concept drawings for the stadium include a show court facility with the capacity to hold 4000 patrons, redeveloped netball courts, increased office space and a major boost to the ability of the stadium to host major events. The $16.5m project was funded mostly by the stadium’s $10m contribution, with $5m coming from the state government and the remaining $1.5m from the City of Greater Bendigo. The plans, which are subject to council approval, are expected to be lodged in the near future, with Bendigo Stadium chief executive officer Jason Wallace hoping the facility will open its doors in 2017. “In a best case scenario construction will start in the latter part of this year,” he said. “That would be ideal, because we have a long way to go. We are talking about an 18-month plan and an 18-month build. We are well into the planning as we see here today.” The stadium is home to the Bendigo basketball and vollveyball associations,

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Stalking on the rise STALKING, harrassment and threatening behaviour offences have more than doubled in Greater Bendigo in the past year according to the latest crime data. The Victorian Crime Statistics released yesterday, found the number of orders breached in Greater Bendigo had risen 42.8 per cent since last year. Public nuisance offences had dropped from 84 to 53 offences and justice procedures had fallen from 178 to 107 on the previous year’s data. The number of robbery offences in Greater Bendigo dropped 50 per cent and theft offences fell 36.1 per cent to 2037. Drug dealing and trafficking offences also dropped 29.3 per cent in the year to March 31. But across the state the total number of recorded offences rose from 452,209 to 458,027 in the 12-months to March 31. Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour offences rose 11.7 per cent in Victoria while breaches of orders rose 48.1 per cent. The number of theft offences dropped 1.4 per cent in Victoria but accounted for 54.4 per cent of total property and deception offences.

CITY IN HER SIGHTS: Leah Sertori is pushing for greater housing affordability. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

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THE Bendigo Business Council has backed calls for the city to play a greater role in addressing the complex issue of housing affordability. BBC chief executive officer Leah Sertori said Bendigo is a thriving, diverse regional city which now has the population base to support medium and large enterprise. “We can supply affordable industrial and commercial land and premises, offer good road and rail connectivity and an increasingly vibrant cultural and recreational calendar,” she said. “Bendigo’s median house price is surely an attractive lever in itself to convince wouldbe tree changers that a move to Bendigo would be enriching and rewarding.” Ms Sertori said the opportunity to attract government agencies and departments, business, industry and pur-

pose organisations to Bendigo has perhaps never been greater. “We’ve reached the tipping point in terms of critical mass, to deliver a compelling case for relocation,” she said. “Some organisations have already taken advantage of the benefits of moving to Bendigo, such as State Trustees and

ganisations to move,” she said. “Until we can demonstrate that we can address the workforce requirements of a range of diverse organisations, supported by a strong vocational and tertiary education sector, securing a skilled workforce will remain a burning question for our would be neighbours, and until we can better

It is critical that the planning system and the property industry are functioning well Hoffman Engineering.” However, Ms Sertori said there were barriers to Bendigo’s bid to establish itself as a viable alternative to Melbourne that needed to be addressed. “Until Bendigo can deliver the digital infrastructure to enable high speed internet, we will be fighting an uphill battle to convince metro based or-

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Row continues over pool length From Page 1 “We have been impressed with their responses and advocacy in recent months over HACC funding and the Discovery Centre, and we believe they will continue listening and support the 50m community pool,” he said this week. Mayor Peter Cox said councillors would make the final decision on the pool at next Wednesday’s council meeting. “There are two things, about process and that it’s not done in isolation, that the decision is made along with all the other decisions we have made with the budget,” he said. “In the context of council’s finances, $4m is a lot of money and probably another $150,000 to $200,000 in operating costs year-in-year-out (for a 50m pool).” Cr Cox said council had no intention of building an aquatic centre for people to swim 50m laps or to host championships, adding that council was responsible for balancing the books while serving the broader community’s interests.

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PUBLIC transport in regional areas is set to see a boost, with the state government announcing the introduction of the Regional Network Development Plan last week. The announcement came just over a week before the scheduled opening of the Regional Rail Link on Monday, when new timetables will be introduced across the V/ Line network. Travel times will be cut by at least three minutes per journey on Bendigo line services, with only minor changes to service arrival and departure times. The Regional Network Development Plan will set out priorities for regional public transport services, infrastructure and investment over the next 20 to 30 years. The plan will provide a more coordinated regional public transport network also consider infrastructure upgrades, have regard to the current and future requirements of freight services operated on the regional rail network and ensure sufficient capacity is planned for this task in the short, medium and long-term.

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work Development Plan will provide a long-term strategy for better train and bus services in regional Victoria, to get people home quicker and safer,” minister for public transport Jacinta Allan said. “Now we have the terms of reference and the membership of the advisory group finalised, we can get out and speak to regional Victorians about what they want out of public transport in their area.” The government also committed to establishing

a regional transport advisory group to guide the development of the plan. City of Greater Bendigo strategy manager Trevor Budge will act as a part of the nine-member group. Consultation will start on June 23 with stakeholder workshops in Gippsland and will continue across regional Victoria in the coming months. More information and access to the online forums will be available at ptv.vic.gov.au/getinvolved in the coming weeks.

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WHILE the issue of family violence is to the fore, many welfare agencies, such as Women’s Health Loddon Mallee, have been striving to meet the needs of women who are responding to the renewed awareness. However, WHLM is excited to announce they have three accredited mental health social workers who are now able to provide up to 12 sessions of counselling per client, under hybrid funding which includes both the Department of Health and Medicare. Senior counsellor Sue Ellen Radford said women are welcome to ring WHLM to

see if their needs fit the criteria for the expanded counselling service. “We can provide two free sessions to establish whether we can help the women and organise the funding, through a GP for a further 10 sessions,” she said. “We address many complex issues which include housing, finance, sexual assault, mood disorders and past traumas.” Ms Radford said many of these issues stem from family violence. “Violence has a huge impact on women’s mental health,” she said. “In turn the issue becomes inter-generational in that the mother’s health will

impact on the health of the children.” Another counsellor from WHLM, Patsy McKay, said an extra level of care is needed when dealing with the complexity of domestic violence and its related issues. “We have the clinical skills to hold the pain for the women and support them to face the future,” she said. The third counsellor in the team Sarah Rose said they keep the women safe in the process. There is a lot of responsibility involved but what I have observed is that women are so capable despite horrific experiences. “The common question that is asked is why didn’t she leave him? Much of it

has to do with power,” Ms Rose said. “The power can be derived from the man’s violence, his control of money and emotional abuse. We have even noticed a spike in the number of boys being abusive to their mothers, and this would be a matter of the boys modelling themselves on their fathers.” The counsellors all agreed that another factor often overlooked when it comes to family violence is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. A woman may finally escape but the psychological damage will be on-going. For further information email counselling@whlm. org.au.

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Health transfers within target time PATIENTS arriving in ambulances at Bendigo Health are being treated under the statewide median transfer time. According to the Victorian health data, patients waited a median 18 minutes to be transferred from an ambulance to Bendigo hospital in the quarter to March. Ballarat hospital had a median transfer time of 15 minutes and Shepparton hospital recorded a 19-minute median transfer time, both under the state median of 20 minutes. About 92 per cent of ambulance patient transfers at Bendigo hospital were completed within 40 minutes of arrival, above the state target of 90 per cent. Emergency department nurse unit manager CarolAnne Lever said they had a peak demand nurse who was responsible for transferring patients into the hospital’s care. “The organisation has and continues to do a lot of work to ensure patient flow from the emergency department into the hospital is as streamlined as it can be,” she said. “We are very proud of the hard work and collaboration with Ambulance Victoria that our staff have put into this area and these results are very gratifying.” AV acting chief operating officer Mick Stephenson said the organisation was imple-

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POINT OF INTEREST: Denise Wilson, Bob Stanley, Marg Bannan, Robbie Buckman, Melissa Baker and Joan Stanley with the rehomed cones

Celebration for the return of cones Eaglehawk Community House held a morning tea this week, to celebrate the return home of the cones. In 2007, a resident artist was employed to help create a piece of art, inspired by community, for community. Eaglehawk Community House coordinator Fiona Mummery said this was a community development project which engaged people in an activity that brought about creative ideas, socialisation and community connections. “The cones were originally positioned at the Bright Street Park but they have been

in storage at the for the past eight years thanks to the City of Greater Bendigo and the council depot,” she said. “Now that the Community House is at much larger premises in Bright Street, Eaglehawk, we were able to bring them home. “The cones are made from a metal frame, paper mache and concrete and then engraved by various members of the community, with hand prints, footprints and names. They have now been restored by Mark Singe, a volunteer at the community house and sit proudly on display in the front yard.”

USER groups at Kangaroo Flat’s Dower Park are set to benefit from new facilities being constructed at the ground. Work is under way to transform the ground floor of the existing Kangaroo Flat Sports Club, which currently sits empty. The ground is home to Kangaroo Flat Football Netball Club, junior football and cricket clubs and hosts a number of casual events. The project is one of the first parts of the Dower Park Master Plan, which was approved by the City of Greater Bendigo earlier this year. The newly-constructed space will provide sheltered spectator facilities, a social space, kitchen and kiosk area, storage and publicly accessible amenities. The current facilities at the Station Street end of the ground are run down, with the new social area providing a major upgrade. “The master plan acts as a guide for the future use and management of the recreation reserve and the city is pleased to invest in these improvement works that tick off some of the plan’s action items,” City of Greater Bendigo active and healthy communities manager Pat Jess said. “The new facilities will be more comfortable and fully accessible for children, families and people with a disability. The developments are also

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PET SUBJECT: Students learned responsible care for animals.

Lessons learned from pet project mplified Students had a close look at pets this week as part of a responsible pet ownership education program. The Girton Grammar School event focused on choosing a pet, registration, pet housing and husbandry, and in particular, safety around dogs in order to prevent dog attacks. The program included visits by trained pet educators and their temperament-tested pets. Girton junior school was involved in the pro-

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Officers at work for EPA Environment Protection Authority Victoria has 14 new authorised officers on the beat aiming to protect our environment. Officers from Bendigo, to Wangaratta, to Geelong and Melbourne, graduated in May after 12 weeks of intensive training. Julian Bull, part of the graduating group of 14, returned to Bendigo after an absence of two years to take up the position with EPA. “I’m very eager to get out there and work with local businesses to protect the environment” he said. Mr Bull works in the north west of Victoria and his territory extends from Mildura to the Macedon Ranges. EPA chief executive officer Nial Finegan said the officers now had the power to inspect premises, enforce remediation of environmental risks and issue penalties if appropriate. “The group of 14 join EPA’s 100 existing authorised officers who ensure that businesses, government and individuals comply with environmental laws,” Mr Finegan said. “The officers will provide guidance to businesses and individuals on how to meet environmental obligations, and will work with local communities on environmental issues affecting them.”

AT THE HUB: Rosie Dean with her daughter, Masterchef winner Emma Dean. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Food in city’s focus GREATER Bendigo could be the next successful food hub following community sessions this week. Locals came together to share their ideas about how the city could develop the idea and learn about the local food system. Two community sessions were held on Tuesday to investigate the idea at the Bendigo Town Hall. Some passionate stallholders shared their ambitions, locals

listened about other international success stories while former local and 2013 MasterChef winner Emma Dean taught cooking at the sessions. City of Greater Bendigo community partnerships manager Steven Abbott said it was the right time to consider a food hub for Bendigo. “Since announcing the feasibility study, the city has received very positive feedback from the

community. Already there are a number of local not-for-profit organisations operating in the food recovery and redistribution space,” Mr Abbott said. “The reality is, plenty of food is still going to waste, some people go without food and we’re all wrestling with the need to eat healthier but don’t always know how to. “A typical food hub is a combination of food relief, education

and production. They connect up parts of the local food system and can improve the level of access and consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables within the community. “Globally, there are also varying food hub models that could work in Bendigo. There are many opportunities and the community are invited to attend the expo and help the city turn the food hub idea into a reality.”

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SPORTING club volunteers have another chance to find out how to develop fundraising strategies. The City of Greater Bendigo’s final Game Plan Series workshop will be held on Tuesday at the Epsom Huntly Recreation Reserve from 6pm to 8pm. The series has been targeted at sporting club volunteers wanting to make their clubs more sustainable, by providing tips on event management, financial management, and recruiting and retaining volunteers. This final workshop will be

and sustainable fundraising strategies. Key outcomes from the workshop included developing an annual fundraising plan, how to ask for money, how to rally the troops and instil a fundraising culture and fundraising ideas that work.

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Council’s Patrick Jess said fundraising is an integral part of a club’s long-term financial viability.

“Without income from fundraising many clubs would struggle to survive. However, it’s not always as easy as running a sausage sizzle for a gold coin donation,” Mr Jess said. “Volunteers who help run sports clubs and similar nonprofit organisations work tirelessly for their members, so it’s hoped the tips and tricks they have learnt at the workshops will make their roles a little easier and their clubs more viable.” To attend, RSVP by emailing activeandhealthy@bendigo.vic.gov.au or phone 5434 6000.

Take another Run for Dad THE fourth annual Run for Dad charity fun run returns with a new look this Father’s Day, Sunday, September 6. This year the event will be staged at the picturesque Bendigo racecourse, with a 7.5 kilometre run around the track starting at 10am, followed by a 3.75km walk at 10.30am for those looking for some more gentle exercise. Organisers of the event, Athletics Bendigo and St John of God Hospital, are this year hoping for more than 450 participants to raise in excess of $7000, having raised about $5000 for men’s health from last year’s event. Presentations will be held at the conclusion of the events, with all finishers receiving a medal sponsored by Poyser Motors. The annual Run for Dad event is backed by the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia and the Bendigo Weekly. Entry forms are available on the Athletics Bendigo web site at www.athleticsbendigo.org.au

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Commission calls out to victims THE Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse would like to hear from anyone who has experienced, or has information regarding, child sexual abuse in institutions in the entertainment industry. Royal Commission CEO Philip Reed said that the commission is calling for people with information about child sexual abuse in the entertainment industry to contact the commission. “Institutions within the Royal Commission’s scope may include television networks, film and television production companies, theatrical production companies, dance, drama and performing arts schools or colleges, casting agencies or any other company, agency or organisation, public or private involved in the entertainment industry.” Anyone with information, whether or not they have experienced child sexual abuse themselves, can contact the royal commission. “Anyone thinking of coming forward should be rest assured that the confidentiality of their information will be protected,” Mr Reed said. Advertisements will be run in Sydney and Melbourne metropolitan newspapers as well as industry publications. You can contact the royal commission via phone 1800 099 340, email solicitor@childabuseroyalcommission.gov.au, or mail GPO Box 5283, Sydney NSW 2001. For more information on the royal commission visit www.childabuseroyalcommission.gov.au

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HILE in Bendigo later this month Anh Do is looking forward to exploring Bendigo’s streets and by-ways. But more than that he is looking forward to being alone. “I am actually different to my stage persona, I really do like being alone. The other thing is that I have four kids at home who range from one to 11 years, so that might have something to do with my need for privacy,” he laughs. The above comment is typical of Do’s writing style which is reflected in both his memoirs The Happiest Refugee and his stage show. It’s a style that contrasts poignancy with humour: the man who likes to be alone can laugh at that need. Most people will be aware of Do’s background. The child of tragedy and hardship, he and his family escaped to Australia on an eight-metre fishing boat with 47 other refugees, one of whom died. At school he struggled with his family’s poverty, language and bullying. His own need for artist expression conflicted with the expectations of his family who insisted he do a law degree.

Fortunately for his readers and audiences his need to tell stories overcame the call of the desk and contract clauses. Anh Do is happy being a dad. “I didn’t realise how much parents do for you until I had my own children,” he says.

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I grew up in a family which faced a lot of tragedy but they always joked about it.

“I remember when I turned eight I asked my mum for helium balloons for my birthday party, just like the other kids had. I wanted those balloons that floated to the ceiling. “When it came to my birthday my mum bought ordinary balloons but she stuck them to the ceiling with sticky tape. How clever was that, and how funny. That fact that the tape took half the plaster down with it when we took the balloons down, was another matter altogether.” Do says this ability to see the funny side is not peculiar to himself.

“I grew up in a family which faced a lot of tragedy but they always joked about it. The setting might have been a war but they would say things like ‘remember the day when uncle did this or dad said that’ and they would laugh,” he says. While he has been doing his show for four years, Do says that he hasn’t changed the content very much. “I use photographs and videos and people who have seen it before ask me not to change it, they like it so much. It is basically the story of my life which is relieved by humour,” he says. “Not so long ago I received a phone call from a man with a very deep voice who said his name was Russell Crowe. I have a mate called Johno who makes jokes all the time and I thought ‘gee, that Johno is doing a very good impersonation of Russell Crowe’. Luckily I didn’t say anything because it was Russell Crowe. He had read my book and said he wanted to make a film based on it. I was very excited. We’re working on the script now. It’s going to be about the first part of my life when my character is two and half so I can’t play that role. But I’ll probably be playing the part of my Dad. Russell Crowe is great to work with, it’s going to be a great experience.” Anh Do The Happiest Refugee Live will be performed at the Ulumbarra Theatre, Thursday June 25. - Dianne Dempsey

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Shared track The hype being put out concerning the improvement in train travel between Bendigo and Southern Cross Station is just that – hype, as the Public Transport Users Association rightfully explains. The improvements in the timetable are based on the improvements from Sunshine to Southern cross via the old goods line. The issue is still the fact that our line is shared by the metro system from Sunbury to Sunshine, unlike the Ballarat and Geelong line trains and the added inconvenience of having to cross over the main traffic to get to the dedicated line into Southern Cross. Will the minister guarantee that the metro section will not interfere with the flow of country traffic from Bendigo? Why are Bendigo to Southern Cross trains stopping at metro stations? Why can’t these trains proceed express from Sunbury, and the same on the return journey? The spin was that an Andrews government would introduce a dedicated commuter service to Bendigo. There has been some good work done to improve the public transport system, but the dedicated line is not yet complete. Bill Collier, Golden Square

Out of the darkness Last Sunday I visited the free exhibition currently occupying St Paul’s Cathedral in Myers Street – Out of the Darkness, which portrays powerfully and honestly the human plight of refugees and asylum seekers and the heart-wrenching consequences of our current stop-the-boats-byhook-or-by-crook policies. Fittingly, considering the exhibition’s surroundings, many of the artworks contain references to compassion and mercy, as contained in the scriptures of the world’s great faiths. As I contemplated the spiralling extent of our inhumanity towards our fellow humankind, the basic Christian exhortation to “harden not your hearts” recurred to me repeatedly, even though I have long dispensed with institutional religion. Also forefront in my mind was the knowledge that many of my fellow Australians who either vehemently or casually claim a Christianity-based values system also support the cruel, punitive, secretive and possibly illegal asylum seeker policies of the current and former federal governments.

The front bench of the Abbott government is dominated by supposedly good Christian men. Which part of “harden not your hearts” – Jesus’ request of his disciples in the Gospel according to Matthew – do these men, and many of my fellow Australians misconstrue? The Out of Darkness exhibition is a great opportunity for Bendigonians to experience the profound power of art to shake one out of their comfort zone and to poke at one’s complacency by employing some of the greatest themes of the universality of human experience and striving. So much to challenge yourself with, and all for free, during this Refugee Week. Please do go. Michelle Goldsmith, Eaglehawk

Money for nothing Having spent $400,000 of ratepayers’ money before the “Ned” musical was even produced, the council (or is it Stan Liacos?) is now planning to spend $1.5 million of ratepayers’ money on the expansion of the Bendigo Stadium. With small businesses in Bendigo going broke because of poor management of the Ulumbarra Theatre construction, who needs to be sacked? Shirley Mainstone, Spring Gully

Propping up the gallery It was interesting to hear Gordon McKern speak in relation to the Bendigo Discovery Centre which has been receiving $40,000 a year to help with running costs, that it should not keep coming back year after for a hand out and someone should take it over so they make money. Well Gordon, can I apply the same set of rules to the Bendigo Art Gallery of which you are the chairman and you seem happy to receive millions of dollars annually from the everyday mum and dads in the form of their rates to prop up this art gallery for years. In fact this art gallery is predicted to lose another $2 million in the next year alone according to the 2015-2016 draft budget (page 13), without another $2m for the Ulumbarra and Capital, yet we do not hear a boo out of you. Imagine how long this money would assist the Discovery Centre for. I am sure that these every day mum and dads would love to have the people running these multimillion dollar losing ventures taken

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over by someone who can make money, so their children would still have the Discovery Centre, as it appears our children’s future is not as important as those who attend the art gallery subsidised by the poor ratepayer. This I believe were the factors behind recommendation eight of the independent review which was sadly defeated. Robert K Smallpage, Huntly

Dignity deserved In this year’s budget, Tony Abbott and Scott Morrison want to cut the pensions of almost 330,000 low income pensioners, including 90,000 who will lose their pensions entirely. Labor has carefully considered the proposal and it’s clear the government has not been upfront about the full extensive impact of these cuts. Independent analysis shows that these new cuts will affect half of all new retirees within 10 years. It shows more than a million retirees will be affected by these cuts, including 700,000 people who will retire in the next decade. Some single pensioners will lose more than $8000 a year – a quarter of their yearly income of $36,000. Some couples will lose approximately $14,000 a year. These are not rich people, they

are not on high incomes – and they deserve dignity and security in their old age. People planning and saving for their retirement now will be affected. These people have worked and saved hard their whole life. They deserve dignity and respect in their retirement. Lisa Chesters MP, Federal Member for Bendigo

Another Mall debacle? Just two years ago the City of Greater Bendigo council closed down swimming pools because they couldn’t afford to run them or considered them just not viable. This caused community outcry, leaving some communities to take over the running of their local pools. Yet now council want to spend millions demolishing a perfectly good large hall, which is frequently used throughout the year, to build a 25-metre indoor pool. While I have no problem with a heated indoor pool, it does need to be 50m which would allow for a whole range of yearly activities and swim meets. How can this cost be justified? Maybe before the council start this project they should spend $200 and hire a minibus to Echuca to view their indoor pool. They have built a structure with a roof and sides over their pool

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which can open and close for different seasons. Perhaps this concept could be applied over the Olympic pool in Barnard Street on a larger scale? This would utilise existing upgraded facilities and provide a 50m indoor pool for the community. There could be removable seating, and incorporated for swim meets in winter and the roof could be covered in solar panels for heating and power generation, and water catchment into the tanks – all to offset the running costs. Retractable sides would allow for opening and closing for the seasons. Surely it would be considerably cheaper to modify this pool? The savings could be used to upgrade the lawn tennis courts to incorporate underground parking to service all of the facilities in the area, especially the Bendigo Hospital and Ulumbarra Theatre. Ulumbarra Theatre is amazing except for the parking and traffic flow which was evident at the recently sold out performance of the Russian Ballet. Hopefully councillor Fyffe, who was in attendance, would have noticed the traffic mayhem on the night and will report back to council. I hope the council re-think the pool and traffic situation at the Ulumbarra Theatre. Trevor Cartwright, East Bendigo

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Assets under fire NEXT week’s City of Greater Bendigo council meeting shapes as one of the most crucial in recent times. Councillors are due to formally adopt the 2015/16 budget, and with it, a raft of projects, plans and expenditures that will define what happens across the city over the next 12 months or so. Central to the budget is the final makeup of the proposed Greater Bendigo Indoor Aquatic Leisure and Wellness Centre at Kangaroo Flat. We say central, because this issue alone has the potential to dominate councillors’ deliberations more than any other. For its part, the state government this week made it abundantly clear that it expects to provide $15 million in matched funding towards a 50-metre pool. The size of the pool has been the subject of much debate, doubt and even despair in recent months, and depending on who you speak with, a 50m pool is either too expensive or the only option, while a 25m pool is either going to be a

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Editorial Comment white elephant or it’s the only option we can afford. Wednesday’s meeting should see councillors finalise which option they will pursue once and for all, hopefully ending years of speculation, confusion and controversy over the project. More than likely, it won’t. The larger, more practical 50m pool has garnered more support from the local community and potential users, with the Kangaroo Flat Community Enterprise group specifying its promised $1 million is only on the table if the 50m option is pursued. Council currently favours the 25m option, but neither option has ever looked assured.

One only has to look at some of the other icons in Greater Bendigo’s tourism and heritage cabinet to see there’s a lot of work needing to be done right across the community. The Bendigo Trust, the Discovery Science and Technology Centre, and the Golden Dragon Museum are all, for one reason or another, stressed assets in need of some form of assistance. But there’s reason to be optimistic about the fate of all these icons. The Bendigo Stadium has in recent years turned around its own economic and financial woes through prudent management, fiscal discipline and with a vision to eventually arrive at this week’s official announcement of a massive $16.5 million expansion. The stadium has contributed $10m towards the project, accompanied by $5m from the Victorian government and $1.5m from the City of Greater Bendigo. A decade ago, this would not have been remotely possible. This week, it happened.

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THIS week’s revelations that the Australian government has likely paid off Indonesian people smugglers in an effort to thwart efforts by refugees to reach Australia is just one more example of the so many faults and wrongdoings in our nation’s political system. An overwhelming majority of Australians would find the notion we paid off Indonesian criminals so as to honour the “we stopped the boats” mantra, completely vile and abhorrent. The Prime Minister’s steadfast resistance to commenting on the claims does nothing to remove any doubt that the payoffs did occur, but it does a lot to ostracise our federal leader from the people he both leads and serves. While the government claims it cannot and will not comment on operational matters, the reality is if the cash payments did not happen then it’s not an operational matter. Until the government de-

livers clarity and/or certainty to these claims that it did not happen, Australians can only assume that it did. The anger and frustration being directed towards the government is not something opposition leader Bill Shorten can rejoice in either, as he remains embroiled in troubles

might be, and this could turn out to be disastrous to those entrenched parties. Maybe that’s not such a bad thing, and as a consequence we are likely to see more independents emerge as candidates of calibre because they don’t have to toe the party line. They can more

The major parties cannot afford to isolate themselves from the community of his own. There’s a bigger problem here, and that is that a lot of ordinary, everyday Australians have formed their own views on the state of politics, or more pointedly, our politicians, and they don’t like what they see. In a country where voting is compulsory, the major parties cannot afford to isolate themselves from the community, because frustrated voters will turn away and instead look at what alternatives there

easily point out any current inadequacies in the system as they are not saddled to it like the major parties are. Politics seems to have lost its way, and instead it has become bogged down in too much of the past and not enough of the now, or more importantly, of the future. Point scoring outweighs policy, and that’s never a good thing. twitter@peterkennedy23 pk@bendigopublishing.com

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TRIPLE treat awaits at The Old Church on the Hill on Saturday as three magnificent talents take to the stage. They are all artists who made a splash at last year’s Bendigo Blues and Roots Music Festival and who will be back to impress again. “Shannon Bourne is one of the most remarkable guitarists Australia has produced,” festival director Colin Thompson said. “He will mesmerise with his dark and honest song-writing, not to mention his remarkable command of the guitar and the sound-scapes he creates for a live audience to soak in.” Growing up in the far south coast of NSW, with a musician father and enough plum jam to get through the cold winters,

Eva McGowan draws from the simple things. With influence that ranges from finger-picking blues, folk and jazz greats, McGowan has created her own, distinct style. Combined with accomplished guitar, interesting notings, and a band that likes to get funky, she is sure to impress. Luke Watt is a guitar player and songwriter who draws on elements of folk and blues music to convey stories both dark and uplifting. He has appeared at music festivals around the country, as well as performing several tours across Europe and the legendary Terra Blues Club in New York. “The Old Church on the Hill

is made available to Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival’s crew to stage these singer/ songwriter showcases by the Cornerstone Community, for which we are very grateful,” Thompson said. “These shows are for punters who wish to soak up every sound made by our guest artists - we ask that everyone who comes to the show demonstrates respect for the artists and for their fellow punters and remain quiet during songs.” Entry is $15 for adults and $10 concession. No pre-sale tickets, so get in early to snag your preferred seating. The Old Church is located at the corner of Russell and Harkness streets, Quarry Hill. Doors open 6.30pm for a 7pm start.

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SPIRING Bendigo actors will be presented with a fabulous opportunity these coming holidays when the National Institute for Dramatic Art (NIDA) comes to town to offer specialist acting workshops. From July 6–12, NIDA Open will be at Bendigo Senior Secondary College giving people of all ages the opportunity to unleash their creative side and engage in a variety of performing arts classes. Head of NIDA Open, Caroline Spence says these classes offer opportunities for participants to find their creative voice through fun and unique performing arts experiences. “The winter program offers something for everyone and for every skill-level, so children and young people can jump in and try something brand-new or build their skills these school holidays,” commented Ms Spence. “No matter the course, NIDA Open classes engage

the senses, inspire the imagination and encourage creativity.” With extensive experience in theatre, TV and film, NIDA tutors deliver enriching experiences for every student. An example of NIDA Open courses on offer include: NIDA Drama School Date: July 6–10 Time: 9am to 4pm Age Group: Grades 7–10 Price: $445.50 inc GST Where: Bendigo Senior Secondary College, Gaol Road What: A comprehensive course for committed young people, students will explore their own creativity while developing essential performing arts skills including improvisation, voice, movement, acting, physical awareness, spontaneity and stage craft.

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Rehearsing scenes from classics plays are a focus during the course with participants having the chance to put their new skills to the test with a performance for family and friends at the end of the five days. Audition Essentials Date: July 11–12 Time: 9am to 4pm Age Group: 18+ Price: $310 inc GST

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Homes for Change: The event is the first conversation in the 2015 Outside the Square Active Spaces series. Come and Try Golf Croquet: Join the conversation and explore 9.45am to noon. Eaglehawk Croquet how our homes change as our lives Club invites you to try the game of and community change. 7pm to Golf Croquet. It’s a fun, low impact 9pm Strategem Studio, Ulumbarra sport played in fresh air and we’ll Theatre. Registration 6.30pm - 7pm, coach you. 2015-2016 registrations free entry. now taking place. Details: 5447 2610 or email eaglehawkcroquet@ In Future: St Aidans Bendigo Reunion, October 3 at noon. Lunchtime gmail.com meeting at The Deck, Southbank Sunday, June 21 Melbourne, St Kilda Road end. RSVP to Sandi on 0403 335 734 or sandi. Bendigo and Central Goldfields gamble@bigpond.com Bush Poets Society: Concert

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Participating wineries will hold tasting sessions at 11am, 1pm and 3pm on both days. There is no cost to attend, however numbers are limited.

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arts focus Hiding in Plain Sight: A Selection of Works from the Michael Buxton Collection July 18 – September 27 Bendigo Art Gallery HE Michael Buxton Collection is one of Australia’s most significant contemporary art collections, developed over 20 years by a committee of distinguished curators with the aim of capturing the most relevant and important Australian visual arts practice of the present era. The Michael Buxton Collection will present works from 2002-2015 from 16 leading Australian contemporary artists including Callum Morton, Hany Armanious, Daniel von Sturmer, all of whom have represented Australia at the prestigious Venice Biennale. Other artists included in this exhibition are Louise Weaver, Pat Brassington, Mikala Dwyer, Tony Garifalakis, Stephen Bush, Marco Fusinato, Mira Gojak, Ronnie Van Hout, Jess Johnson, Nicholas Mangan, David Noonan, Ricky Swallow and Justene Williams. Several large-scale installations including Louise Weaver’s Taking a Chance on Love and Ronnie van Hout’s Bed/Sit will be included, alongside Marco Fusinato’s 10 works on paper Mass Black Implosion (Anaestis Logothetis) and seven works from Tony Garifalakis’ renowned Mob Rules. Many of the works presented have never been exhibited in Victoria, including those by Ronnie van Hout, Justene Williams and Ricky Swallow. This is a rare opportunity to view

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S a winner of the annual Ateneo de Manila University Art Award (for emerging Filipino artists), Charles Buenconsejo has been artist in residence at the VAC since mid April. After filming a number of individuals as they recited the English alphabet, Charles Buenconsejo then compressed the collected footage into a single video in a simultaneous act of exposure and erasure. Rendering these layers into a unified object is only the beginning of his practice-based research into what binds us and what sets us apart. By flattening these expressions of acknowledgement and communication, audiences are left with a distorted thrum of light and noise, to be extended or deconstructed

Charles Buenconsejo throughout Buenconsejo’s residency at La Trobe, in an ongoing experiment with the most fundamental components of human interaction. The exhibition, at the VAC in View Street, will be open until July 5.

Short Story Competition

UALITY Living Options Short Story Prize will again be running this year. Quality Living Options Bendigo Inc was established in 2012 with the intention of securing safe and secure accommodation for adults with disabilities. First prize for the best short story is $1000. The theme for 2015 is “The Solution”. The story must be fiction and the word limit is 1500 words. The fee for each entry is $15 and the closing date is October 16. Writers must be over 16. For further information on how to enter go to www.qlo.org. au - Dianne Dempsey

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HE snow season has kicked off to a big start and if you can’t make it to the mountains why not watch a film instead? No Turning Back is also a film aiming to get people excited for their trip to the mountains. It’s the latest ski and snowboard film from Warren Miller and this year’s adventure travels to Alaska, Norway, France, Switzerland, Greece and Niseko in Japan. No Turning Back is showing 7pm this Friday at Bendigo Cinemas. DOWNHILL: Skiing is the main event.

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So it stands to reason that Bendigo’s home of Mercedes-Benz, Poyser Motor Group, should be your first and only stop for your pride and joy’s’ service and repair requirements.

Sunday June 28 from 12pm $55 adults; $25 children (under 12) Entrée: Choice of: McIvor Farm Ham hock and pea soup Roasted Rockwood cottage lamb shoulder, root vegetable, mint jelly and jus.

Main Course: A plate of: Inglewood Dry aged Eye fillet wood-grilled with rosemary jus and McIvor Farms Old Breed pork porterhouse, with apple soubise and crispy crackle.

Sides for the table: Organic green beans, roasted potatoes, pearl onions, carrots and kent pumpkin

Poyser Motor Group’s Service Manager Mark White coordinates a team of factory-trained service technicians Monday through to Friday. Poyser Motor Group’s qualified Mercedes-Benz technicians are kept upto-date with regular Mecedes-Benz Australia training and the workshop is equipped with all the latest diagnostic tools from Mercedes-Benz. “For complex situations we can upload data back to Mercedes-Benz for analysis so they can work with us on the best avenue for repair,” Mark said. The Poyser Motor Group Service department can also supply and fit a full range of passenger and commercial tyres at competitive prices. “As well as servicing a lot of new customers due to increased sales, we also service a lot of people from out of town and people coming through on holidays. “We can even service your Mercedes-Benz motor-home.” Mark said.

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Courtney holds court Some people just seem to have a way with animals

OURTNEY the vet nurse invited herself over on Sunday and turned up in a swirl of blonde hair at about 2pm. Zip the kelpie loves “Courters”, and stood on his hind legs to welcome her, with a paw on each of her shoulders and a slobbery tongue. Zip, that is. Then she said hello to the pug, though it’s a bit much for pug to do more than bounce around a bit. Courtney bent down and patted him and he was most grateful. It seems our own animal wrangler had arrived, and all of the animals wanted to be with her. Suppose it’s quite a good trait for a vet nurse. Courtney is 21, so is very much in Generation Y, and it was not long before the phone came out. “I can’t get reception,” she said in horror, as she realised her chosen phone service had not quite covered our patch. Thankfully she found a corner of a room which allowed access to the web and peace was restored.

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Though my internet router was groaning under the increased traffic. These youngsters. Anyway, after a while our animal fan went out to see the horses and they of course thought Courtney was marvellous. Never mind the long-suffering Mrs Kendall had been feeding them and looking after them, as far as the nags were concerned Courtney was the best kid in town. It all reached a new high when Princess Courters visited the sheep. We have quite a few hanging around, but some of

them are pets which I raised from day one after they lost their mums. Piglet and Lamb Chop have appeared before in this space, and I really consider them as something special. Courtney walked up to the sheep, Piglet and Lamb Chop approached, and they were all over her. Never mind that I had fed them milk from the first day of their lives, no matter. Courtney proceeded to shower the two sheep with hugs and kisses. They lapped it up, Courtney obviously knows how to win friends.

Don’t think I have ever liked my sheep well enough to kiss them, but this did not worry Courtney one jot. Piglet and Lamb Chop were sad to see her go when she finally ambled off to make a fuss of the cat, who once again thought she was magic. All of my animals are obviously turncoats of the greatest order, but I will forgive them. What Courtney’s boyfriend thinks of the sheep kissing I have no idea. Perhaps it’s best if he doesn’t find out. - Steve Kendall Twitter@stevekendall1

OIN the Bendigo wine region on July 4 and 5 to discover the mystery and romance of winemaking with exclusive barrel tasting sessions at participating wineries. Like eating cherries from the tree or bread just out of the oven, the Barrel Tasting weekend offers the ability to taste wine right from the source and enjoy a bit of barrel alchemy. “It’s the ultimate sneak preview of the magic happening right now in wine barrels across Bendigo,” Bendigo Winegrowers Association president Bill Blamires said. “Meet the winemakers who’ll be keen to chat about the latest vintage, and taste future releases straight from the barrel. Harvest is over, grapes have been crushed and fermented. But that’s just the beginning of the winemaking process.” In cellars and barrel halls right now winemakers in the Bendigo region are observing the shared relationship between wine, oak and the atmosphere. Each exclusive and intimate barrel tasting

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session over the weekend offers the opportunity to find out what the winemaker looks for as wine matures in oak. Tasting sessions will be conducted at 11am, 1pm and 3pm at each winery. Patrons need to book their barrel tasting session at their starting winery. Wineries will assist with any forward bookings. There is no cost to attend. However, numbers are limited. “If you fall in love with a certain drop, be sure to check with the winemaker about a pre-release purchase at a special price,” Mr Blamires said. Participating wineries are Bullock Creek Vineyard, Balgownie Estate, BlackJack Vineyards, Connor Park Winery, Harcourt Valley Vineyards, Killiecrankie Wines, Mandurang Valley Winery, Sandhurst Ridge Winery and Water Wheel Vineyards. More information: www.bendigowine.org.au/ events

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HE Lost Red Sock in While the majority of The around his diverse range of secAllingham Street has Lost Red Sock’s wares may be ond-hand furniture and accesgained an enviable so last century, Michael has em- sories. reputation as a quirky and braced today’s technology to And if you can’t find Michael unique second-hand furniture further successfully promote his at his showroom Monday to shop over the years. business both on the web and Friday or Saturday until 3pm, “We love to recycle qual- Facebook. chances are he’ll be with his ity furniture, while mates from the Allies stepping outside the Motor Cycle Club, We love to recycle quality furniture, square to fill a need where he will be busy while stepping outside the square that takes care of preparing for the next both your desires and Toy Run in aid of pocket,” The Lost Red those less fortunate, “Second-hand dealers are through the St Vincent de Paul Sock’s Michael Armitstead said. “We have a variety of furni- virtually a thing of the past, Society. ture and homewares and because but with our website updated The Lost Red Sock at 26 we purchase weekly, the stock is regularly, it ensures a continual Allingham Street, Golden continually changing, bringing stream of customers,” Michael Square, phone 5441 8744. said, as he showed the Weekly variety and uniqueness.” www.thelostredsock.com.au

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HE Prince of Wales Showgrounds will be home to the CraftAlive expo and world record crochet attempt later this month, featuring patchwork, stamping, scrapbooking, quilting, jewellery, homewares, and more. Exhibitors will be bringing everything from supplies, to kits, to finished goods. “For those who love social media, we’re running a fantastic Instagram meet’n’ greet hosted by the lovely Angie from Gnome Angel on the Saturday,” CraftAlive’s Rachael Karpan said. Participants will also receive a show bag, a multiday pass, lunch and afternoon tea, workshop admissions and a guided tour of the event all while getting to know their virtual friends in person. In addition CraftAlive and

the Bendigo Woollen Mills will be attempting a Guinness World Record attempt. “We will be trying to break the record of the most people crocheting simultaneously,” Rachael said. “And we need your help.” Be at the showground from 2pm on the last Sunday in June to be part of this exciting event. “Bring your crocheting hook and help us create a granny square or two and break a record. “All of the granny squares created during the attempt will be stitched together and made into blankets for the homeless by Knit4Charities.” CraftAlive Bendigo at the Prince of Wales Showgrounds from 10am Friday, June 26, until 5pm Sunday, June 28. For more information see their Facebook page or visit www.CraftAlive.com.au

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FULL HOUSE: Dr Hany Georgeos, Dr Ereeny Khozam and Dr Unoke Buadromo from Lowndes Street Clinic.

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HE team at Lowndes Street Clinic has good news to share with current and future patients. “We are very proud to announce the recent appointment of Dr Inoke Buardromo,” practice principal Dr Hany Georgeos told the Bendigo Weekly. “Dr Buardromo brings his long experience in general practice as well as a strong interest in paediatric care and emergency medicine.” Available during clinic hours, Dr Buardromo is committed to providing the very best health care for your entire family including those in residential care. Another announcement from the

clinic sends an important message even during the cooler months of the year. “The clinic recently gained full accreditation from the Skin Cancer College of Australasia,” Dr Georgeos said. “The accreditation will help the wider community find a doctor who has undergone specialist training in this field.” Dr Georgeos is a fully-accredited member of the SCCA with advanced skills in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer. “Skin cancer is much more common than people think,” Dr Georgeos said, “I deal everyday with non-melanoma skin cancers and I

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diagnose a melanoma at least once a fortnight.” With an estimated 128,000 new cases of skin cancer diagnosed each year in Australia, early detection and specialist care is essential. Lowndes Street Clinic (established 1972) has a team of dedicated practitioners and administration staff to ensure the health of your family. Women’s health and men’s health, paediatrics, aged care, post-surgery care, immunisations, travel medicine and mental health are among a wide range of services available. Telephone 5443 5117. www.lowndesstreetclinic.com

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USION Physiotherapy, one of the region’s leading physiotherapy and allied health practices, has increased its clinical pilates services due to the success of this form of therapy. Clinical pilates has developed as a therapeutic application of traditional pilates; a system of exercises designed to improve strength, flexibility and posture. In clinical pilates there is a particular focus on the complex series of muscles around your middle – commonly referred to as your core. “Core muscles extend far beyond your abdominal muscles, or abs,” principal physiotherapist Nathan Willits said. “Many functional movements are highly dependent on the core muscles, and a lack of development in this area can predispose you to injury.” Clinical pilates is delivered by specifically trained physiotherapists using specialised equipment in Fusion’s purpose-built exercise studio. The physiotherapists design a program to suit each patient and their condition, meaning programs are very specific and achieve quicker results compared to a generic pilates class that you may find in a commercial gym. Clinical pilates can also assist in reducing pain and managing injuries safely, as well as finding and correcting the underlying cause of injuries. “Our physiotherapists, Claire and Carissa, are helping people with longstanding musculo-skeletal issues take control and actively explore pilatesbased solutions to their problems,” Nathan said. Find out more about clinical pilates by reading Fusion’s current blog article at www.fusionphysiotherapy.com.au Fusion Physiotherapy at 86 McIvor Road, Bendigo. Phone 5443 5411.

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ENDIGO Allied Health, a one-stopshop for your overall general well-being, opened earlier this year in Napier Street, White Hills, housing a collective of remedial masseurs and podiatrists. Their podiatrists have close to 30 years’ experience between them and can deal with any foot problem, including nail issues, corns and calluses, biomechanical ailments and sporting injuries. While their massage

therapists can take care of all your remedial, deep tissue, sports relaxation and pregnancy massages with both female and male therapists available. “Massage is beneficial for anyone experiencing any anxiety or tension; headaches or migraines. We commonly treat people on a regular basis with neck, shoulder and back pain,” remedial masseur Nathan Cail said. “However, we can relieve any muscle pain or stiffness associated with

sporting or repetitive strain injuries. Massage is also a great way to help you relax and unwind.” At Bendigo Allied Health, pensioners receive a discount and private health insurance rebates can be claimed on the spot. Veterans affairs clients and enhanced primary care patients are also welcome. Bendigo Allied Health’s renovated premises conveniently located at 426 Napier Street, White Hills has full eftpos and hicaps facilities along with ample

off-street and disabled parking. The team at Bendigo Allied Health strives for an unparalleled professional service including educating all their clients about appropriate choices. “We aim to help people enjoy and maintain a more sustainable, higher quality of life, through natural therapies,” podiatrist Leanne Hammond said. So what are you waiting for? Phone Bendigo Allied Health today on 5444 3314 to make an appointment.

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ROM compact houses to shared backyards, smart designs, adaptive housing for alternative agedcare and inclusive, connected neighbourhoods, there's no need for a cookie-cutter approach to housing. “Homes for Change” is the first discussion in the 2015 Outside the Square Active Spaces series. Everyone is invited to this free event, to explore how homes change lives as communities change at 7pm next Thursday, June 25, at the Strategem Studio, Ulumbarra Theatre. Outside the Square will be bringing people together to think differently to create positive change within the community. “Homes for Change” host

Karen Corr, Director of Social Enterprise Make a Change Australia believes it is possible to live in a city that has housing solutions to meet the needs of all. “Outside the Square is an evening event to bring different community members together to share solutions to address our housing challenges,” Karen Corr said. “In Bendigo 55 per cent of households have one to two people living in them, yet 90 per cent of houses have three to four bedrooms," City of Greater Bendigo Strategy Manager Trevor Budge said. “As a community we can think differently about the housing challenges we face. Outside the Square is the first conversation to guide future community action.”

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A DIFFERENT APPROACH: With Trevor Budge and Karen Corr. People attending “Homes for Change” will hear about solutions for housing that are affordable, adaptable, and connected to accessible services to foster a healthy lifestyle. Discussion will be encouraged to provide those attending the opportunity to share their ideas. In the lead up to the event, Bendigo residents are invited to

join the “Homes for Change” discussion and share their images. Suggestions and images can be posted on their facebook page facebook.com/outsidethesquarebendigo using the #homes4change hashtag. For more information and registration visit www. makeachange.org.au/events/homesfor-change

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ALANCED body flexibility is the key to moving and living gracefully. For most of us though, life experiences lead to undesirable patterns of movement and inefficient posture. At Alternative Fitness Bendigo, Karin Herrmann addresses these problems in her many and varied classes. And it is never too late to start, with all ages and body types able to participate as the majority of exercises can be modified to suit your needs. Karin once again is offering prospective clients free Come-n-Try sessions so you can experience the

benefits first hand. Alternative Fitness Bendigo, Stretch and Fitball classes have been running for 16 years with beginners and intermediate classes, to improve posture, core strength and flexibility. The ChiBall Method holistic exercise programme features a unique blend of traditional Chinese medicine, colour, aromatherapy, and a synergy of six ancient and modern movement disciplines: Tai Chi-Qi Gong, ChiBall dance, yoga, pilates, Feldenkrais and deep relaxation. “By tailoring ChiBall to the natural cycle of the seasons, participants enjoy a journey towards harmony,

balance and wellbeing,” Karin said. Shibashi is also taught for those who need a more gentle relaxing approach to connecting to the body. “WuTao is an amazing dance and exercise program that will have you feeling energised, de-stressed and peaceful in just one hour, balancing your body, mind and spirit through dance, meditation and music.” Bookings are essential for the free Come-n-Try sessions held at 6pm Wednesday, July 1 and 9.30am Friday, July 3. To book phone Karin on 5449 3489 or 0428 663 489. www.alternativefitnessbendigo.com.au

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Qualifications • Ka Huna / Hawaiian Massage • Pregnancy Massage • Remedial Massage • Relaxation Message Julie Treloar is now located and massaging from 11 Grattan Street, Bendigo. Past, present and new clients welcome. For an appointment phone 5443 0935.

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Lola and Robert

A story of spirit in a woman’s life

ne Long Gully man, Robert Charteris, was to have his date with danseuse and entertainer Lola Montez. In 1856 when Lola Montez came to the Bendigo goldfield there was a considerable amount of activity for the more technically minded gold seekers, in erecting crushing plants to deal with the increasing numbers of diggers drilling by hand and blasting out the rock to secure goldbearing quartz. This quartz, which had been with great difficulty and effort brought to the surface needed crushing to retrieve the gold. There were many people of initiative who decided to erect crushing plants, some to be powered by horses and others by steam. Bendigo needed to have any machinery brought up over rough tracks by bullock wagons from Melbourne, some of this steam equipment was manufactured there, and some directly imported. Imported machinery came mostly from the British Isles yet there was

some that came from Germany. Local manufacturers in central Victoria were still quite limited in what they were able to produce, however that situation a few years later was to change rapidly. Practical mechanics in the period in question referred to themselves as engineers, as rightly they dealt with the operation of steam engines, and also attended them. One such a person was Long Gully man Robert Charteris. In the dry month of February several bullock wagons over 10 days had hauled his steam boiler, steam engine, a disassembled crushing battery, piping and other needed equipment to erect a crushing plant in almost the gully of Long Gully itself. Charteris called for tenders for setting his boiler into brickwork on March 1, 1856, some of the work associated with the erection of the battery he was to undertake himself with employed day labour. The machinery was already well advanced in its assemblage and the bricklayers had com-

One Path, Many Lights: One woman’s personal journey

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pleted the boiler setting and were working on completing the smoke stack or chimney. How did Robert Charteris get to know Lola Montez? For Lola had been invited on Tuesday April 29, 1856, to officially name the machinery for this new crushing works. Was any announcement made at the Criterion Theatre where Lola Montez was performing, or were handbills printed and posted up in prominent positions to inform the Long Gully public of this special event? One report stated that there were between 300 to 400 people present to watch and hear Madam Lola Montez officially name the machinery. Lola was given three “lusty cheers” by the assembled crowd. As was the tradition she would

break a bottle, on this occasion wine, over the crosshead of the steam engine and naming it the, Perseverance. The other alternative would be to smash the bottle over the fly wheel of the engine. Lola Montez praised and flattered Robert Charteris on the machine, and because of her California experience she believed his to be as good if not better than the ones she had been familiar with. However, there was a sting in the tail of her remarks for she had said, “This is certainly a nice machine, but till I see it in thorough working order I must dismiss it!” Just up the hill from the ceremony the crowd adjourned to Bowlan’s Silver Mines Hotel on the northern side of the Mount Korong Road (Eaglehawk Road). Bowlan

had put on a first class lunch at the hotel. Robert Charteris by May advertised tenders to supply firewood to fuel the boiler, the successful contractor required to submit a price for a threemonth supply. When at first the crushing battery was operating it did so smoothly, however by early June there was an accident with the “drum” breaking, that problem took some time to repair. The Perseverance was a twelve-head stamper, which discharged the crushed quartz into two basins in which revolved four heavy Chilean wheels. From these basins the finely crushed quartz washed onto two Californian shaking tables that separated the gold away from the quartz.

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ARY and the team at Bendigo Electronics are proud to be your electronics solution superstore. “With more than 20,000 electronics parts in stock we are bound to have what you are looking for,” business owner Gary said. “We even order in harder-to-get parts.” Locally owned Bendigo Electronics offer the full Jaycar Electronics range as well as lines from more than 100 additional suppliers. The range – which must be seen to be believed – includes solar panels, fog machines, CB radios, security systems, batteries, fuses, crimps, plugs, switches and inverters.

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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.

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2015 EDITION OUT NOW

APPRENTICE BUILDER Moretto Building is Seeking applications for a 1st, 2nd or 3rd year apprentice to join our team. Applications can be sent to luke@morettobuilding.com.au or contact 0417 325 419 for more information.

EMPLOYMENT

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Bendigo Weekly EMPLOYMENT

STAY ACTIVE Deliver & Collect Catalogues. No Outlay Must be Reliable. Phone or Text Ila:

0402 037 117 WELDER/FABRICATOR Shelton Fencing requires a part time/full time highly skilled welder/fabricator to work on constructions sites and fabricate what’s required in the workshop. Must be able to work competently and efficiently on their own and as a team member. Skills and experience in the construction industry and Current licenses a must. All resumes to sheltonfencing1@bigpond.com

Bendigo Weekly — Friday, June 19, 2015

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

EMPLOYMENT

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.

BLOCKED DRAINS Same day service Ph 1800 630 922

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

Lawn Mowing, Whipper Snipping

CARPENTER

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

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

Phone 5440 2529

0448 713 499

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

Bobcat & Tipper Hire Backhoe Trenching Post Hole Borer

200 - 600mm diameter

Site Clearing Driveways Excavation Laser Levelling Rubbish Removal

Call Ron 0438 569 385

PLASTER

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

POST HOLES

Matt” A “ Excavations and Landscaping

All types of plastering. • Home Maintenance • Tiling • Painting • Carpentry. Free quotes. Ph. Brian 0407 679 618 Millers Holes Mobile 0418 510 217.

TILER

Classifieds 1300 558 385

Floors, Walls & Waterproofing Ph Pat 0497 786 912

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

Excavator, Tipper & Bobcat

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

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

TempTech

AIR CONDITIONING

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

ANTENNAS

CONCRETER

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

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING COM PET RATE ITIVE S

CONCRETER

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

Driveways Paths etc Free Quotes

Ph. 0428 381 925

1.7 & 5.5 ton excav, Skidsteer and Truck available

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

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

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

HANDYMAN SERVICES

TV Tuning from $40

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

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

Sherlock Soil Works Excavator Bobcat Tipper

Phone Ron on 5447 7823 or 0431 609 423

DIGITAL TV SPECIALISTS 3 3 3 3 3

General Handyman, Painting, Gardening, Landscaping etc George 0401 162 409 Lawns, odd jobs, Tip runs. Walk behind slashing. If I can do it, I will. Phone Ash

Call Clint 0427 349 549

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

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

131 546

www.jimsantennas.com.au

0427 096 404 Worksafe Prov #HO7451

BATHROOMS & KITCHENS

HOME and Garden Maintenance, Free Quotes, Competitive Rates, honest & reliable Ph 0431 135 923

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

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

KITCHEN, BATHROOMS

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

ABN: 62 094 744 216

Earn extra cash and keep fit!

5446 1422

PANEL BEATING

HANDYMAN SERVICE

JOIN THE WEEKLY WALKERS TEAM

PJ TAYLOR

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

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

Will travel within a 50km radius of Bendigo

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

CAR REMOVALS. CLEANING & CARPET

Skilled Handyman • Holes Patched • Renovations • Painting

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

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

PLASTERER

$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

JIMANTBENW001

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PH 0417 511 159

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

• Post Holes • Trenches • Site Cleans • Pools • Driveways • Site Cuts • 5 ton Excavator with Post Hole Attachment and Rock Breaker

James Sherlock Ph: 0407 472 775

sherlocksoilworks@hotmail.com

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

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

Friday, June 19, 2015 — Bendigo Weekly

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Tax Time

2015 ADVERTISING FEATURE

Australia has a strong culture of voluntary tax compliance • Income Tax Returns - Personal & Business • BAS Statement Preparation • Business Advice

Ph 5444 4406 Fax 5444 4407 Email: admin@johngcraig.com.au Cnr Hargreaves & Myrtle Sts. Bendigo.

GRAHAM WATSON

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OME taxpayers try to cheat and gain an unfair monetary advantage by committing fraud and avoiding their tax and superannuation obligations. The Australian Taxation Office works with government agencies and the community to protect the tax and superannuation systems by deterring, detecting and dealing with those who choose not to comply with the law.

The ATO has a role in detecting, investigating and referring tax crime matters for prosecution by the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (CDPP). In addition to recording criminal convictions, the courts may impose prison sentences, reparation orders, security bonds, community service orders, fines and other penalties.

Accounting & Management Consultants P/L

• Taxation Returns • Business Consulting • General Accounting • Primary Producers • Superannuation Funds • Personalised Service

5441 7154

83 Wills St, Bendigo Wedderburn and St Arnaud (By Apt.) admin@veracityaccounting.com.au

Personal, Business & Partnership Shares & investments Negative gearing & rental Capital gains Multiple year tax returns

Bendigo 5441 6503

1st Floor, 82 Mitchell Street We take the burden out of tax for you

Individual & Business TAX Professional

Returns from $99

85 Wills Street, Bendigo Weekend & AH Appointments Available

Ph 5444 0455 Taxation & Business Services Specialising in: Accounting, GST, Income Tax & BAS Preparation

(03) 5441 4244 26 Bridge Street, Bendigo kgmaccounting.com.au

Understanding your work related expense claims

GOERS & MAUNDER Public Accountants Registered Tax Agents

• TAX RETURNS FROM $99 • Personal & Business New clients welcome

Bendigo: 63 Midland Hwy, Epsom

Phone: 5448 3980 Castlemaine: Geo Clarke Place

Phone: 5470 6565

Bjoern’s Accounting Services For all your Taxation Taxation, BBookkeeping ook okkkkeeeeppin pin ing an aand nd Accounting needs. z Servicing Individuals, Companies, Partnerships, SMSFs and Trusts. z l can also help with your BAS, FBT and Work Cover compliance issues. z Best of all, I COME TO YOU, even after hours z

Call Bjoern – 5446 2697 BAS & GST Individual and Business Returns Taxation strategies Self managed superannuation funds Setting up and managing accounting systems and solutions 0409 859 449 | 28 Waterford Drive, Strathfieldsaye karen@wellingtontax.com.au | www.wellingtontax.com.au

• Tax Returns, Advice and Planning • Accounting Services • Business Advice and Planning • Financial Advising • Self Managed Super Funds

HIS year the Australian Taxation Office will be focusing on unusually high work-related expense claims across all industries and occupations. Assistant Commissioner Adam Kendrick said that the ATO’s ability to identify and investigate claims is improving each year due to enhancements in technology and use of data. “These enhancements mean that every return is scrutinised and it is becoming a lot easier to identify claims that are significantly higher than those claimed by people with similar occupations and employment income,” Mr Kendrick said. In addition to focusing on workrelated expense claims that are significantly higher than expected, the ATO will also be paying particular attention to claims that have already been reimbursed by employers, and for private expenses such as travel from home to work.

Are you paying too much tax? Call for an appointment now

5445 4777

Taxpayers should carefully review their deductions before lodging their tax return to avoid any delay. Assistant Commissioner Adam Kendrick said there were three key points for people to remember when claiming work-related expenses. You must have spent the money yourself. It must be related to your job. You must have a record to prove it. When claiming work-related travel, it’s important to remember you cannot claim for a normal trip between home and work, unless you use your car to carry bulky tools or equipment which you use for work and can’t leave on the work premises, your home is a base for employment or you have shifting places of employment (you regularly work at more than one place each day). For more information, see the ATO’s website at ato.gov.au/deductions or visit any of the taxation agents in this year’s Taxation Feature for expert professional advice.

Tax ing ier k a s M e Ea m i T

35 Mundy Street, Bendigo

• Income Tax Returns • Personal or Business • Appointments to suit you

5441 5244

472 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo Last year, AFS worked with over 1,600 clients to achieve business success. This year, we‘d love to work with you.

03 5443 0344 61 Bull Street, Bendigo afsbendigo.com.au

Bendigo & District Accounting Services ABN: 14 056 083 866

ACCOUNTANT/REGISTERED TAX YEAR ROUND ACCOUNTANCY SERVICE, WILL COME TO YOU

Neil Davis 10 Chesterfield Street, Raywood, Vic 3570

Phone: (03) 5436 1585 Email: ndavis5015@hotmail.com

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AUSTRALIA WIDE SERVICE TM

Convenient Tax Return Options: onss: Appointments available 7 days

Telephone Preparation Fast Interview processs

Mail/Email/Fax

Business Accounting ountiing

Post Tax Express

Taxation & GST Suppo Support ort

Fax:1300 131 912

PH: 136 829

For an appointment phone 5447 7500 5 Camp Street, Kangaroo Flat

N.T.A.A - IPA

Accountants & Business Advisors 51 Myers St, Bendigo

5444 5777

MAKE AN

71 Mitchell St. Bendigo 3550 APPOINTMENT ONLINE 3/169 Hare St. Echuca 3564 208 Maude taxshop@thetaxshop.com.au

Also in Shepparton & Ballarat

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Services Offered

Southern Cross Blinds & Awnings

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

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

BOOKKEEPING

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

Phone 0413 183 836

CLEANING SERVICES

ELECTRICIANS

HANDYMAN SERVICES

DARELLY ELECTRICAL D 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

I’m Tony

ELECTRICIAN

Your local Hire A Hubby from Kangaroo Flat

Tired of Waiting for a Tradesman

0438 561 257

0418 507 709 A/H 5448 3333

Email: hahkangarooflat. vic@gmail.com

REC 7821

Geoff Williams Electrical Installations

Over 40 Years Service

DOMESTIC CLEANING CARPET CLEANING OFFICE CLEANING END OF LEASE WINDOW CLEANING

0418 506 188 cleanjet@iinet.net.au

COMPUTERS

Phone: 0417 329 802 FABRICATION

Rilex Interiors

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

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

ABN 66185474148

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

GREG SMITH

KITCHENS

Stuart Merkel stuartabroad1@live.com.au

Darren Liersch: 0409 077 600

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

Quality Cleaning Services Serving Bendigo for 20 Years

0439 464 086

SERVICING BENDIGO & DISTRICT SE REC 14361

REC 4085

BLINDS & CURTAINS

Jobs I specialise in: • Fascia Repairs • Installations • Rubbish Removal • Doors Windows • Garden Clean Ups • Gates & Fencing • Gutter Cleaning • Paving & Landscaping • Tiling & Painting... and heaps more, just ask! LICENCED POLICE CHECKED PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURED WORK HEALTH & SAFETY CERTIFIED

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

Central Victoria 13 11 98

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

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

Call Mark Kingston 0439 941 248 LANDSCAPING w

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

Paul 0429 462 057 Over 25 years of trade qualified experience

mgbricklayingandlandscaping.com

LANDSCAPING

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

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

Big Area Lawn Mowing Domestic/Industrial Large/Small Blocks Fence Lines/Fire Breaks Weed Spraying (Large/Small)

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

LANDSCAPING

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

HOME MAINTENANCE

Jeoff Milne 5447 2476 Mob 0425 728 336

• Qualified tradesmen • Landscaping • Commercial and residential property maintenance

Complete Building Maintenance

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

Set up • Training • Support Integration • Problem solving Call Rob on 0457 803 207 or email rob@ithingsbendigo.com www.ithingsbendigo.com

CONCRETING

MOWING AND MAINTENANCE

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

0422 660 912

GARDEN SERVICES

4 Seaso Seasons Garden Care PATHS, DRIVEWAYS, SHEDS HOUSE SLABS - PHONE FRANK

PH 0417 377 957 CONCRETE PIPING

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

FREE QUOTES, 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE Ph 0429 002 678

GUTTER CLEANING

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

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

John 0411 057 505 Steve 0466 034 166

LANDSCAPING

TRADIES

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

To advertise in this section please call

1300 558 385

PH: 0418 822 911

HOT WATER

CHANGE OVERS AND NEW INSTALLATIONS Bendigo & Central Victoria

Clean. Safe...Easy

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

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Ph 0419 097 779 www.guttervac.com.au

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Storage hot water from $1180 inc GST Fully installed within 24 hours. Conditions Apply

135L E G CHAN FFER O OVER

CENTRAL HEATING CHANGE OVERS ALSO AVAILABLE

FREE QUOTES 7 Stanley St, Bendigo | Ph: 03 5444 4677 Fax: 03 5444 4686 | E: bendigosales@gasncool.com.au

www.gasncool.com.au

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$7.25 per cm/col Price includes colour, scanning of images and clip art etc.

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

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

PICK UP / DELIVERY

John Cross Get me and the

Plumbing Established in Bendigo for over 30 years

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

0438 083 139 www.bettabathroomhire.com.au

WE PICK UP AND DELIVER YOUR THINGS find me on facebook

UNDER NEW

LIC: 13869

Free Quotes | Ph 0408 507 715 E: johncrossplumbing@westnet.com.au

PLUMBERS

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

truck from $30

Maintenance Hot water repairs Gas fitting

Call David/Bronwyn

PAINTERS / DECORATORS

www.littlegreentruck.com.au

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

C.P.D

Lic#37911

PLUMBERS

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

PEST CONTROL Jason Charles 0448 324 126 Jason Charles 0448 324 126 Lic No: 50975

Ph 5446 1535

www.dunstonebrosplumbing.com.au

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

PH 0458 845 210

Pty. Ltd.

License No. 32710

5444 2028

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

We load for you! 7 Days a Week

Green Waste Green Waste Special

0438 632 219

bendigopumps@gmail.com

0427 319 923

* Fully Insured

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SHEARING

ASH HOOPER SHEARING Shearing/Crutching Trailer Available Obligation Free Quotes Reliable & Trustworthy Service

Call 0400 038 291

DISPLAY ADS

SALES • SERVICE • REPAIRS

Ph Paul 5439 3835 or 0428 395 429

SANDBLASTING

TREE LOPPING

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PUMP REPAIRS

PHONE BRUCE

Reduce Fire Risk Spouts Vacuumed Spotlessly Pensioner Discounts Water Tanks Cleaned

0423 402 474

Local Classifieds

SPOUT CLEANING

CV Industrial Vacuum Services

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

RUBBISH REMOVAL

4 Nolan Street, Bendigo

544 33 999

0448 701 138

Lic#100122

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

Bendigo Weekly

LIC 39681

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

FREE ROOF INSPECTIONS S

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

Greg Hicks st same day Plumbing Fajosebrvtoicoesmall Master Plumber

ROOFING

& MAINTENANCE SERVICES

Bendigo

Peter Carr Plumbing & Gasfitting

Lic#23529

• HONEST • LOCAL PLUMBER

PO Box 54, Eaglehawk

PLUMBERS

Phone 0408 506 159

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

No job too small or too big

STO UN

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

FRIENDLY

GENERAL PLUMBING GAS FITTING AND & MAINTENANCE SERVICING GAS FITTING AND HOT WATER SERVICE SERVICING REPAIR & REPLACEMENT HOT WATER SERVICE BLOCKED BLOCKED DRAINS DRAINS RENOVATIONS RENOVATIONS AND AND INSTALLATIONS INSTALLATIONS 24 HOUR SERVICE 24 HOUR SERVICE

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

Don Andrea Plumbing

SPOUT CLEANING

EXPERTS IN ALL ASPECTS OF ROOFING

SPECIALISING IN: PLUMBER AND GENERAL GASFITTER PLUMBING HOT WATER SPECIALIST & MAINTENANCE RENTAL PROPERTY & HEATING SERVICES MAINTENANCE

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

PLUMBERS

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ROOFING

Ph: 0418 547 796

Formally “Spider Sprayers”

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

BENDIGO 87-89 MIDLAND HWY www.centrestateselfstorage.com

• FULLY INSURED • RUBBISH REMOVAL

SUPERIOR

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10 SIZES FROM $20 PER WEEK

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STORAGE

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PLUMBERS

TREE SERVICES 0400 213 001

Tree felling and Land Clearing • Removal and Pruning • Bobcat and Tipper • Stump Grinding • Chipper and Tower Emergency work • Mulch and Firewood Sales • Free Quotes

TREE LOPPING

SMITHS Quality tree and Stump Removal

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

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

1300 558 385

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

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David Smith

$7.25 per cm/col

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0427 506 160 CIRCULATING TO

OVER 38,200 HOMES EACH WEEK

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Services Offered STONE MASONS RETAINING WALLS - FEATURE WALLS CHIMNEYS - COMPLETE HOUSES See photos on our website

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

www.naturalstoneconstruction.com.au

FOR SALE

3 DVD Boxed set "Pearl Harbour and Beyond" $15 Ph 5447 8573

CAT enclosure, 2 towers, 1 tunnel $300 Ph 0458 579 673

AIR conditioner heat & cool for window or wall $100 Ph 5442 5105

CD Holder, upright timber, tasteful design EC $25 0404 615 643

AIR Cooler, Evaporative $10 Ph 0432 446 010

CHEST of Drawers 4 draws, white, tall, single $40 pair 0417 349 385

FOR SALE

DRESSING table, retro 1950's $100 Ph 0458 579 673

HEATER, Column Oil, 9 fins, Omega. Timer. $30 Phone 5439 3715

SHADE cloth, green, 90% block out 9x4m $40 Ph 5446 1310

TASMANIAN Ash Book Shelf, staggered shelves $300 Ph 0458 579 673

ELECTRICAL Switchboard, for shed or workshop $95 Ph 0447 328 357

LADIES Dresses & Tops Sz 16-18 $5 0466 269 948

TAURUS cordless drill, new $30 Ph 5447 8089

CHEAP REDGUM SPLIT FIREWOOD

LAWNMOWER, Self drive, B&S 4stroke, runs well $90 Ph 0451 102 919

SHOWER unit, White, New in boxes, 4 walls + base. Paid $720 Sell $500 Receipts available. Phone 0409 169 051

For further details Phone Clint 0427 349 549 FIREWOOD

Murray River Red Gum discounted prices, bulk delivery Ph 0429 822 816

FIREWOOD

Grey box, $130 per C/M, Delivered Bendigo. Ph 0427 304 600

LEATHER Jackets x 2, Large, little use, $45 each Ph 5447 7050 LOUNGE Chair, retro x 2, both of them $60 Ph 0437 564 279 TABLE and Chairs, round with 5 chairs, pine $50 Ph 0404 078 268 MATTRESSES - SAVE $$$$ at wholesale prices this Fri, Sat & Sun at the Bendigo Showgrounds, McKinnon pavilion. MATTRESS, qb mem foam overlay, EC worth $400 sell $80 Ph 0404 078 268 MESH Hoist sling, Good Condition $100 Ph 5447 8089

BABY Bouncinet, hood, massager $30 Ph 0417 349 385

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

MICROWAVE, Samsung, GC $45 Phone 5447 7050

BAR Stool, chrome black leather, gas lift $35 0466 269 948

LARGE LOT OF VINTAGE ESTATE JEWELLERY, GOLD NUGGETS AND COINS 1ST STALL ON LEFT COLLECTABLES FAIR KANGAROO FLAT LEISURE CENTRE, SATURDAY 20TH JUNE

MIRROR, Vintage d/table mirror, bevelled top VGC $40 Ph 0431 947 075

BASSINET on stand, + booster seat $50 the lot Ph 0428 507 505

BBQ set, Hugheys Kitch, s /steel, in box, 5yr wrty $50 ONO 0422 967 804 BBQ, 2 side benches, 1 cupboard + top $100 Phone 5447 0735 BED Spread DB Heirloom 2 P/S EC $30 Ph 5447 7762 BED, 70yrs old single cast iron. $80 Ph 5446 9284

FRONT LOAD WASHER

COFFEE table, IKEA, round 1 Metre, wheels, $80 Ph 0437 564 279

221L FRIDGE

FIREWOOD Red Gum, dry split top quality, delivered. $140m/cubed Ph Dave 0409 516 458 FIREWOOD Dry, split, mainly Box, some Ironbark, Free lge bag of kindling $120 per c/m del. 0409 333 907

FIREWOOD

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

FIREWOOD

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

FIREWOOD

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

399

299

Lowndes St, Strathdale | Ph: 5443 0022 Must present this voucher

MOBILITY Scooter, Good cond, inc battery charer and canopy. $800 Ph 5472 4412 MORAN Sofas, 2 + 3 Seat Chesterfield Burgundy VGC May seperate $1950 Ph 0438 324 661 MOTORBIKE Helmet Sz 5, As new $20 Ph 5447 3490 MOUNTAIN bike, gears, GC Over $750 Sell $65 Ph 5447 8573 MULTI-BLENDER/Soup maker, New, Cost $119 Sell $65 Ph 5443 3141

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

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

ORIGINAL Painting, Lindsay Womersley, Framed, 52x82cm, $80 ONO Phone 5444 2100

FOR SALE

BED, single, timber bedhead + mattress Exc Cond $60 P.5442 7069

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

FISHER & Paykel upright Freezer (FRN308) 237L Capcity, Excellent Condition $300 Ph 5443 0032 or 0419 554 883

BICYCLE, girls, good cond, $25 Ph 0428 568 825

COMPUTER Desk $30 Ph 0432 446 010

FISHER Price High Chair, Good Cond $50 Ph 0408 264 960

COT + matching change table, with mattress. EC $100 Ph 0466 721 801

FOOSBALL Game, 30x50cm EC $10 Phone 5439 3715

COT-TODDLER bed and mattress, white, $100 Ph 0458 579 673

FREE Queen bed mattress base, 9 wheels, EC Phone 0410 635 568

Cast Iron 1200 Diameter. $550 Ph 5447 1962

FRIDGES

POWER Drum Kit 3 x Tom 2 x Crash $100 Ph 0439 036 965

BIKE, sml child, hummer, training whls & susp VGC $20 Ph 0404 078 268

BIRD Avary, 1.8x 1 x 8m Good Cond, $65 Phone 5446 1310

COUCH, 3 seater, GC $100 Ph 5439 3715

Cat Enclosures

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

PAINTING, 3pce, Original Art, QLD Scene $95 Ph 0408 264 960 PATIO setting, Rattan, 8 seats, glass top, 1400 sq.$75 Ph 5449 7128 PINE dining suite, 7 piece $200 Ph 0458 579 673

POTS ON HIGH FIRE PITS

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

GAS Heater, for natural Gas, $100 Ph 0401 132 177

PUBLIC address system, Portable MIPRO 705 with multiple components VGC $500 Ph 0431 947 075

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

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

QUEEN Anne dressing table, 1940's $95 Ph 0408 264 960

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

QUEEN Anne dressing table, bw mirrors $80 Ph 5446 8778

GIRTON Winter Jumper, Sz 12, EC $30 Ph 5437 3101

READERS Digest, health & healing, natural way, 16 vol $20 Ph 5446 1310

GIRTON Winter Jumper, Sz 14, EC $30 Ph 5437 3101

RECEPTION Chairs, chrome & black $30 Pair Ph 0417 349 385

GIRTON Winter pants, wool Sz 14, near new $50 Ph 5437 3101

RIDE-ON Mower, husqvarna Mower, 38" cut, 19.5hp Good condition $1000 ONO Phone: 5435 3587

FOR SALE

BRIEFCASE, blk leather, lge outer pocket GC $12 Ph 0431 947 075

CROSS Stitch tapestries + Frame, from $2.50 New, Ph 5447 9680

CANE hutch + 2 bedside draws $60 Ph 0428 507 505

DINING Table, Large with 8 chairs, Chocolate timber, very solid, Excellent Condition. $850 Ph 0427 433 183

CANNON "Fittzroy" Free standing gas log space heater, Mains Gas, Readily convert to LP $300 Ph 0419 554 883

DOONA DB Feather down & cover EC $25 Ph 5447 7762

GOLD Detector, MINELAB 2200, V2, 2 batteries, spare leads, 240V, 12V chargers, as new, $1700 OBO Ph 0409 353 704

SIDEBOARD Bookcase Davis Solid Tas Oak $350 Ph 5446 9877

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

SKI Jacket. Zip off Sleeves, Sz XL, $60 Ph 0401 132 177 SKI Overalls, Sz L, Stretch, $50 Ph 0401 132 177 SKI Suit, New, Mens Sz L, $75 Ph 0447 328 357 SMALL entrance table, cream plus glass top VGC $30 0466 269 948

SOIL

TOMAHAWK Generator 3.2KBA inverter, Electric Start, remote control, used 3 times, as new, $600 Ph. 0409 949 111

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 TRENCH coat, lds, sz 12, brand new, fully lined $100 0422 967 804 TWIN spirit bottle dispenser, wood wall mount $255446 9257

RIDE-ON Mower, ROVER Rancher, Good Condition, $600 Ph 0437 773 363

GARAGE SALES

WANTED TO BUY

OLD bottles, Ginger beers, marble bottles, soft drink items, signs, glasses, etc. Single items or boxed lots Ph 0452 264 661

1 COBB CRT KANGAROO FLAT Saturday from 7am Moving Sale. Fridge, Freezer, Furniture, and Household goods.

MODEL AIRCRAFT ITEMS 7 Ch. Trans + Rec. Part built models + new kit. 30 Scale plans. Many C /L parts, 8am - 4pm Saturday Only, 105 Symonds St G/Square Phone 0428 528 188

WEDDING veil, white 2 tier 3/4 length $15 Ph 5446 9257

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

MACHINERY FOR SALE

MOBILCO Swing Saw with tilt bench, Jap Motor, Model 4/3 $1500 ONO Ph 0417 528 812

K93 DINGO DIGGER

23HP Kohler Engine, Serviced every 100hrs, good little machine, comes with standard bucket $13,500 Phone: 0448 060 260

WEDDING or Deb dress, Sz 8, tulle, strapped or strapless. Asking $350 Ph 0403 573 674

IRONSTONE RD EPSOM Friday 19th 12-5pm, Saturday 20th 8.30am-4pm. Books, clothes, shoes, bloke stuff and lots more

LIVESTOCK

ADS

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

WILD wild west complete series, 108 episodes, EC $45 Phone 5447 8573

SONY Playstation 2, Still in box, $75 Ph 0447 328 357

WOODEN double bed + Mattress $30 Ph 0432 446 010

WANTED

$23

STAINLESS steel Stefani 8LT water purifier EC $50 Ph 5449 3295

WRISTLET watch, Mens. JAG. EC $60 Ph 5447 7762

CARS WANTED FOR SCRAP

FOR 4 WEEKS

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

YUCCA plants $5, $10 plants Ph 0427 791 783

TABLE, occasional, late Victorian VGC $95 Ph 0404 615 643

Classifieds 1300 558 385

CLEARING SALES

Auction! Auction! Saturday 27th June 2015 25 Hesling Crt, Bendigo 11.30am Viewing times: Friday 26th 1-4pm & Saturday 27th 9:30- 11:30am One of Australia’s largest importers of Indoor/Outdoor Furniture, Giftware & Homewares is having an

Totally Unreserved Auction

FOR SALE

BIKE suit mens or ladies, used twice $80 Ph 0428 507 505

Bendigo Weekly — Friday, June 19, 2015

Indoor Furniture: Lounge suites, arm chairs, dining tables, a huge array of stools, dining chairs & other furniture. XL mirrors, prints & plaques. Outdoor furniture: Granite & Marble table settings, Large & small table settings, Patio settings, Hanging Chairs, and other assorted Garden furniture. Office desks, office chairs & other office furniture. White goods, Retail display signs, & many more other items. Over stocks, Damaged, Seconds & a huge array of new product all still in boxes. See Tweed Sutherland website for images: www.tsfn.com.au Property id: 2878274

Don’t Miss this Amazing Opportunity to Grab a Bargain!

BENDIGO ANTIQUE AND ESTATE AUCTIONS

Also old Caravans I pay Cash $$$ Ph 0487 320 656

1300 558 385

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

WANTED TO BUY

CASH

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

classifieds @bendigopublishing .com *

Conditions apply.

LIVESTOCK

CHIHUAHUA Puppies, 3 long coat fmales, b&w $800 Ph 5438 7417 or 0458 543 528 M/C 941000017814785, -84, -93

MOBILITY SCOOTER WANTED 4 Wheels, Cash Paid. Ph 5446 2012 OLD Bendigo Pottery pre 1950, frogs, rabbits, dogs, koalas, vase's, Demijohns etc Phone 0452 264 661

SILKIES

Young & healthy from $20 each Ph 5436 1373

LIVESTOCK

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

ADOPT-A-PET OPT A Spayed Female, 9 months

AUCTION - Wednesday 24th June - 3 pm 116 Hattam Street, Golden Square 740 lots of Antiques & Collectables on offer:

inc:- Vic Ced M/back S/B. Ced 3 + 5 dwr chests, Din table, Chiff, Hall table, Chaise,Standard lamps, Auto trolleys , s/s mach, 2 + 4 dr disp cabs, Mah sideboard, mod crome + glass din setting, Burrwal cocktail cab, Mah 5dwr sideboard, Chiff, 6 Din chairs, Settee, Fruitwood side table, S/board, Carpet squares, Pine and B/wood D/chests, Champhor wood trunk, W/stands, L/Lite, K/Dress, Pine Kit Tables + chairs, 1950’s laminex table + chairs, 1920’s B/wood D/ setting, S/board, Deco S/Lite Bureau, Edw Pine S/board, Pine dresser, rocker, Tin Trunks, Old kelvinator fridge,Brass + Iron beds, Pianola, Edison cylinder record player + extra cylinders,Old Trombone, Cast garden furn, old tins, silv coin sets, banknotes, stamps, Rare Bendigo and vacinity books, Cameras, Paintings, Prints Clocks, Lamps, Sterling silver, Lead soldiers, Books, Tools, Old scales, Bellows, Fire Fenders, etc, etc Collectables:- R/Albert Serena Dinner Set + Coffee set, Early Vic China, European Porcelein, R/Winton floral, R/ Daulton, Delft Minton, Carlton Ware, Beswick Horses, Beeleek Carnival + Dep Glass, EP Ware, Estate + Costume Jewellery

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

CONTACT: Dennis 5442 2689 or Vernon 5441 4168 or

Sonny

Jack Russell

Hi there my name is Sonny. I‘m as cute as a button and almost the same size I’m such a sweetie with a huge personality I love the company of other dogs I will need some obedience training so puppy school would do both me and my new family the world of good my new home will need a good sized secure yard to keep me safe.

Female, 1 years

Hi my name is Meadows. I am a little overwhelmed at the moment but with lots of tender loving care, I will come out of my shell. When I have your trust, I am a very cheeky playful girl, who has so much potential. Please come and meet me at the Bendigo RSPCA, you will fall in love immediately.

Meadows

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

THE RSPCA IS THE POUND FOR THE BENDIGO CITY COUNCIL.

We are always appreciative of any donations of bedding and Piper Lane, East Bendigo food for the shelter animals. If you can help in any way, Mon-Sat 10am-4pm, please drop any donations Sun & Pub Hols 10am-12pm into the shelter at Piper Lane, www.rspcavic.org.au East Bendigo.Thank You.

5441 2209

Friday, June 19, 2015 — Bendigo Weekly

CARAVANS & TRAILERS

6X4 Trailer (LED) Lights, 2 spares, $350 Phone 5442 6974 evenings 6X4 Bills Trailer with cage, 4 years old. Like new. Worth $1400 Selling for $700 Phone. 0409 949 111 AVAN 16ft x 7ft. 2002 Rhys model, $13,000 Phone 5443 2606 CAMP Trailer, 2011 Redrock Traveller rear fold, QS bed, slide out kitchen $6500 Ph 5444 1034

www.bendigoweekly.com.au

CARAVANS & TRAILERS

WRECKING

VEHICLES WANTED TO BUY

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

CARAVANS & TRAILERS

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

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

WRECKING Cash offered. Phone 0417 334 009.

MECHANICS

DRAGON CITY MOTOR WRECKERS

MOBILE MECHANIC Services from $99 Brakes from $99 Timing belts are a specialty 25 Years Experience PH 0400 290 789

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

64 Furness Street, Kangaroo Flat Call Ian Thompson

(03) 5447 1785 0409 147 373

LMCT 11067

MECHANICS

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

complete car care

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

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

Mechanical repairs & Service auto electrical air conditioning pensioner discounts Ph Keith 5443 3307 0417 537 497 9a adam st quarry hill

AUTO

COMMODORE VY S Utility, 18" alloy wheels, RWC, New windscreen, EC, (Vin 6G1YK43894L316876) $5250 Ph 0411 432 733

KIA Sorento 4x4 Limited Edition top of the range, Excellent Condition inside and out. 6cyl Auto, Sunroof. Many extras to list, the perfect car with everything built in. Reg & RWC $12,500 neg. Ph 5443 7875 (ZIN174)

FORD Courier twin cab Ute, Good condition, currently in daily use. Ideal farm ute. $1000 (SHJ-237) Ph 5439 3553

Service & Repair Specialists Jamie Hackett Motors Ph 5446 8635

FORD XH Ute, Auto, A/C, Longreach ITN, F/G Canopy, HD Tow Bar, ZQW400 $2000 Ph 0407 779 403

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

MOTOR BIKES

AUTO

FORD BA Classic 120,000ks, Alloy Whls, Elec Winds, DVD player, RWC, $3900 (ASP-94C) Ph 0411 432 733

VOLVO MERCEDES BENZ BMW VOLKSWAGON PEUGOT

THOMPSON AUTOMOTIVE

MECHANICS

www.bendigocaravanstorage.com.au

LMCT 10769

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

CARS WANTED

BENDIGO CARAVAN BOAT STORAGE

MITSUBISHI VERADA AUTO SEDAN 2001 HYUNDAI ELANTRA HATCH 5 speed manual priced for or a quick sale. Ideal first car. ar. STOCK #14883 AWAY $2,990 DRIVE INC RWC

AWAY $2,990 DRIVE INC RWC

TOYOTA AVALON CONQUEST AUTO SEDAN

Local Classifieds

FORD Ranger PJ Crew Cab, Turbo Diesel man, alloy wheels, RWC, B•ar, winch, 139,000, (AV17UC) $19,500 Ph 0411 432 733

$3.00 per line

(5 LINE MINIMUM)

1300 558 385

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

CED

AWAY $3,990 DRIVE INC RWC

REDU

SUBURU IMPREZA RX COUPE

Sporty coupe in 5 speed manual and only 167,000ks. 1ED 8MV

$4,990

ED EDUC

DRIVE AWAY INC RWC

FORD BA FAIRMONT SEDAN

Lovely Fairmont locally owned with all the Fairmont trimmings TFA 413

$6,990

Only 130,000k’s and super clean. SHX 901

HONDA CIVIC AUTOMATIC SEDAN

DRIVE AWAY INC RWC

2005 NISSAN ST PULSAR HATCH

TOYOTA 4RUNNER TURBO DIESEL 4X4

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

ED EDUC

2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT V8 4X4

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

2005 HOLDEN VECTRA CD

Auto hatch, only 140,000kms. In great condition. WGQ 275

$6,990

DRIVE AWAY INC RWC

$2,599

MONARO VICTORY 5M HALF CABIN

$9,990

DRIVE AWAY INC RWC

FORD LASER PBO 708

2002 MAZDA TRIBUTE ROS 806

Family transport – sit up nice & high – drive easily. Solar Blue.

HOLDEN ASTRA

$4,999

OVN 289

$2,999

OZO 832

Auto, T-bar, neat & tidy little runabout, at a bargain price RWC supplied.

HOLDEN VT COMMODORE

$3,999

PQQ 545

Has cruise control, power windows, spoiler, alloy wheels, great value, 5 other VT’s & VX’s available.

2001 VX COMMODORE TWC 511

Auto, good first car – 2 to choose from – silver and red Mica, low kms. RWC & Reg – Cheap to run.

2005 FORD BA WAGON

$5,999

$2,999

Auto, 4 cylinder, best family transport with plenty of luxury extras, RWC & Reg supplied, T-bar.

NISSAN PULSAR

Auto, T-bar, power steering – RWC & Reg supplied, bargain – other cheap small autos also available.

$3,999

LMCT 9270

MAZDA 626 QZH 345

2 to choose from. Low kms, 5 speed manual, cheap student transport, RWC & Reg supplied – good value.

$2,999

JUST ARRIVED

Deep V hull. Immaculate throughout. 85 Johnson outboard. EP178

UNDER $5,999 HYUNDAI ACCENT

Jamie Hackett Motors Ph 5446 8635

Only 130,000kms. Beautiful manual pulsar with low km’s and full service history. TSQ 230

AWAY $7,990 DRIVE INC RWC

DRIVE AWAY INC RWC

VACC PRE PURCHASE INSPECTIONS ROADWORTHY CERTIFICATES

AWAY $4,990 DRIVE INC RWC

AWAY $5,990 DRIVE INC RWC

TOYOTA Land Cruiser 1999, cab chassis, reg Sep 213,484km, reg UZT411, s tray, b-bar, mags, tbar, EC, $27,000 ono Ph 0419 280 618 or 03 5441 1860

Lovely little auto with service history and below average km’s for age. OLX 669

$3,990

AWAY $4,990 DRIVE INC RWC

2006 PEUGEOT 307 TURBO DIESEL WAGON FORD BA SE FALCON UTE

Super economical diesel wagon with loads of features. UFF 528

2000 DAEWOO NUBIRA AUTO

Small auto sedan with rego and RWC STOCK #346256

Nice little auto hatch with mags ZJR 460

AWAY $3,990 DRIVE INC RWC

SUBARU Impreza LX Sedan 1.6L 5sp Manual, P/S A/C 195,000ks, Oct Reg, sold with reg, no RWC (NMI467) $2000 ONO Ph 0422 853 641

TOYOTA Prado GXL 2004, 154,000kms, Exc, $22,000 ONO RWC, 1EV1PJ Ph 0437 009 660

MICHIE ST MOTORS

2001 HOLDEN ASTRA

SUZUKI IGNIS HATCH

PROTON Persona 2008 Sedan, Auto, Unmarked, 99,000ks, P/S, REG, RWC , Air, Park Sensors, VGC $7500 Phone 5447 1140 (XCD268)

TOYOTA Cressida 89, White, good condition for age, Eng: 7M0240024 $1250 ONO Ph 0409 470 930

35 Michie St, Elmore • LMCT 8889 • Phone Ian: 0458 747 712

AWAY $2,990 DRIVE INC RWC

Great little runaround with economy motoring. QKM 275

MITS Triton 05 Tray, S ab, V6, BB, TB, DL, VGC, Reg TRL127, $7000 ono, Reg & RWC Ph 0427 438 424

FORD Fairlane AU, 6 clycinder, dual fuel, leather seats, (HPC458) $1,000 Ph 0418 388 227

USED CAR BARGAINS at BUDGET PRICES Ideal first car with air conditioning and power steering. WGO 538

TOYOTA Corolla 2008, 92,000kms. Exc cond, 12mths rego, 4 new tyres, RWC $10,000 neg Ph 5446 2937 or 0400 130 458

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

www.ebsary.com.au

JAYCO Flite Camper Van 09, Battery pack, tool box, bed flys & awning, very clean condition. $11,500 Ph 0408 477 988

AUTO

FREE REMOVAL OF UNWANTED VEHICLES

TRAILERS

CARAVAN 2011 Windsor Genesis, $47,000 neg, 5 birth, ensuite, bonus extras Ph 0427 576 355

CLASSIFIEDS • 39

TJN 516

Really good condition, T-bar, auto, silver grey and lovely inside and out. RWC.

$5,999

UKH 798

Dual fuel , best one around and in great clean tidy condition – cheap to run, RWC supplied.

2003 BA FAIRMONT SEDAN

$5,999

SMF 215

130,000kms by one owner, this is a lovely Fairmont – ideal safe first car.

NO DEPOSIT FINANCE T.A.P.

2 Taylor St EPSOM VIC 3551 (Behind BP and Subway) 5448 3855 • JOHN 0400 011 780 • ED 0418 360 194 OVER $5,999 2009 VE OMEGA V6 UTE

$15,999

GML 000

Under 100k, T-bar auto, owned by corporation with full service history, immaculate order - This is a beauty.

2006 MAZDA BRAVO 4X4 2.5 TURBO

$14,999

YOT 499

Diesel. Perfect tradies vehicle, alloy tray, alloy wheel, alloy bull bar, local retired couple previous owners.

2011 MITSUBISHI TRITON

$17,999

YPC 769

Auto, Tray, Turbo Diesel, T-bar, only 102,000kms. In immaculate order – one previous very fussy owner!!!

2004 TOYOTA RAV CRUISER

$11,999

SVX 183

Auto 112kms, T-bar auto, popular SUV by Toyota, gold glow with grey trim.

2007 FORD TERRITORY GHIA

$16,999

USM 174

7 Seater black onyx leather trim, 130kms, immaculate condition

2011 ISUZU DUAL CAB UTE

$24,999

1DT 4PY

Turbo diesel, steel tray, low 109,000kms, winch, dual battery system, tyres near new, immac in/out, RWC/REG

40 • SPORT

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Bendigo Weekly – Friday, June 19, 2015

WEEKLY SPORT

Tennis set up

By JOEL PETERSON

Special offer for membership

14 months membership for the cost of 12 months from 1st July 2015 to 31st August 2016 For Further information please contact

Garry Harrop: 03 5442 3616 Tony Lindrea: 03 5443 4881

BendigoWeekly BIG SERVE: Eliza Long. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

THE Bendigo Tennis Association has netted a record number of entrants for its upcoming winter junior and senior tournaments. The Bendigo Bank winter junior and senior Australian money tournament will be held from June 29 to July 3, with seven different categories up for grabs from the new under-eight singles to open singles, doubles and mixed doubles. Local hopes Eliza Long, Isaac Watson and Zac Lethlean will all be among the massive field gunning it out for up to $5000 in prizemoney. “This is one of our eight Australian ranking points tournaments that we run over this year, and it has both a junior and senior component,” BTA executive officer Leon Retallick said. “We have had 430 play-

ers register, which is the most we have ever had register for any event that the BTA has ever delivered, which is absolutely fantastic.” Retallick said the game was ever growing, and expected the event would pour around $1 million into the local economy. “If you think about those 430 people, especially the juniors, a lot of them will be coming with their families, staying in motels and going out to cafes and restaurants,” he said. “I would say it will bring a benefit of around $1m to the local economy, which is fantastic for Bendigo. “I think we make a contribution to the city just as well as not only sport, but a lot of other events. Tennis is a real drawcard for people to come to Bendigo and puts a lot back into the economy.” Daniel Guccione goes into the men’s singles as

the top ranked player, while Katherine Westbury will be the top-ranked female entrant. “Guccione is still young and he is improving, Daniel Byrnes is one of the most winning players at this level and is a former professionally ranked player,” he said. “Katherine Westbury is our top ranked player in the women’s singles and she always plays well, so will be one to watch. “On a local level Isaac Watson is set for a big tournament and he will be playing the under-18 and men’s singles, and Zac Lethlean always looks to do well. “Eliza Long is also playing her first tournament in over 12 months. She went to college and it didn’t work out, so she is back and will look to do well.” The Bendigo Bank winter tournament kicks off on Monday, June 29.

Lady Braves on a winning run

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AFTER a bounce-back win over Ballarat last weekend, the Champions IGA Lady Braves will head into Sunday’s clash with Frankston full of confidence. The Lady Braves benefitted from the return of Kelly Wilson from international duty, with the Australian Opals guard playing 39 minutes on return to the lineup and contributing 18 points and nine assists. Kerryn Harrington dropped 22 points, while Steph Bairstow was again productive adding 17 points and 10 rebounds. The Lady Braves still have Tessa Lavey to add back into the lineup to further bolster their guard rotation. Lavey has only played four games this season, but the talented 22-year-old will represent a major boost for the side, especially with

her strong perimeter defence. Frankston sits sixth on the South East Australian Basketball League’s south conference table, one spot behind Bendigo, but has no shortage of talent on the roster. Reigning league most valuable player Maddie Garrick slotted back into the side last week and had an immediate impact, while Kelly Bowen, Emily Fryters and Kate Gaze give the Lady Blues plenty of scoring punch. Meanwhile, Bendigo Brave Tony Lewis collected his second successive player of the week award after another stellar performance in last weekend’s defeat of the Ballarat Miners. Lewis, who sits second in the league for points per game and leads the SEABL in rebounds, was the difference in the Braves’ 85-76

BRAVE MOVE: Kelly Wilson runs the point. win over Ballarat, scoring 34 points and hauling in a massive 16 rebounds. The American import had his shooting stroke working, shooting at 62 per cent from the field and also made three-pointers as Ben-

digo enjoyed a dominant final term. The Braves also take on Frankston on Sunday. Sunday’s games at Bendigo Stadium get under way with the Lady Braves and Lady Blues clash at 12pm.

Roll up to join the Derby Dolls THE Dragon City Derby Dolls are looking for more participants in the fast growing sport of roller derby. The Derby Dolls have a home game this weekend and are inviting anyone that wants to be involved to head along to Truscott Stadium on Sunday and get involved. The club’s two teams, Rolling Dead and the Slamurais, do battle from 5pm on Sunday followed by the information session

with the club’s coach. More information can be found on the Derby Dolls’ facebook page. THE Bendigo Thunder takes on Diamond Creek this weekend in round nine of the Victorian Women’s Football League season. After going down to Cranbourne last weekend, the Thunder will be looking to bounce back when they travel to Mel-

bourne on Sunday. Bendigo went down by five goals to Cranbourne last weekend, with Grace Campbell and Emma Grant again standouts for the club. The Thunder has three wins and five losses in season 2015, while Diamond Creek is ninth on the league table with only one win. Sunday’s game gets under way at 12pm at Plenty War Memorial Park.

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Bendigo tumbles By JOEL PETERSON

BENDIGO City snatched defeat from the jaws of victory on Tuesday night, collapsing in the final minutes in extraordinary fashion to hand Melbourne City a 3-2 win. In freezing conditions at Epsom Huntly Reserve, the hosts led 2-1 in the 87th minute and looked set for victory before a heartbreaking finish. After undoubtedly the toughest loss in the club’s short history, City playing coach Greg Thomas was left incredulous tying to sum up the game’s final minutes. “I don’t know at the moment, I’m still trying to figure it out really,” Thomas said post-match. “We had a 2-1 lead with basically a minute to go and, I don’t know, the guys just switched off. We spoke about not conceding goals at half time. We have been conceding too many goals in the second half all year and we did it again tonight. “We knew the game would open up eventually and that we had to take our chances. Even at 2-1 up we had a good chance to go 3-1 up, and we didn’t take it. That came back to bite us.” After a defensive first half in which Bendigo created the better of the attacking forays, both sides went to the interval without scoring. Corey Slevin was in red-hot form once more for Bendigo, firing the best chance of the opening stanza just wide of the left upright after being open on goal with only the keeper to beat. Bendigo took the lead shortly after half time when George Slefendorfas had a header saved before finding

the back of the net for his fourth goal in as many days after scoring a hattrick in a 5-2 thrashing of Murray United on Saturday. Melbourne was gifted a contentious penalty in the 77th minute and Luka Prelevic stepped up to the spot and converted with ease to tie the scores. Bendigo then quickly seized the advantage once more in the 80th minute after a flurry of attacks when Slevin’s effort – that looked to be sailing wide – was deflected in by a Melbourne defender past hapless goalkeeper Yaren Sozer. After an 87th minute corner, Melbourne launched a stunning counterattack, racing the length of the slippery pitch as the Bendigo defence scrambled for safety. The hosts could not halt Melbourne’s charge as substitute Mehdi Sawari calmly finished to level the scores with just two minutes left in regulation time, much to the delight of his teammates. Bendigo had a chance to regroup seconds later when Slevin latched on to a perfect cross inside the penalty area, but fired a difficult attempt over the bar with only minutes remaining. However, the action was far from over. From the resultant goal kick the visitors once again went the length of the field to set up another blistering attack. With no regulation time left, Prelevic made a swift run and tapped in his second of the night to hand the visitors the most unlikely of 90th minute leads, much to the dismay of a small but passionate home crowd that braved the conditions.

Bendigo would have one more chance when the ball was ushered over for yet another corner, but a header that ricocheted off a number of bodies was desperately saved on the line by Sozer who could only watch on as the referee blew for full time as his goal kick sailed through the air. Bendigo takes on Bulleen Lions on Saturday, with Thomas ruing the chance to take consecutive wins and a great deal of confidence into the clash. “We can only put it behind us. Bulleen are a good side, they are right near the top and it is going to be hard to regroup now,” he said. “We could have got the points tonight and gone in full of confidence on Saturday. I think we have another suspension now which depletes us a bit more, so it will be very tough.” BALL PLAY: George Slefendorfas.

Dempster ready for Le Tour From Page 44 Dempster, who is based in the Spanish city of Girona during the European summer, would be participating in his third grand tour if he is selected. He could potentially play a key role in several sprint finishes as a lead-out man, and also has the capacity to challenge during the flatter stages – as evidenced by two top-20 finishes at last year’s tour. “I feel like I’m a proven contributor and my specialities and

capabilities suit the team’s goals well,” Dempster said. “But talk is cheap and I’ll let my legs do the talking at the last race before the final selection is made. “With the tour being so hilly it seems there won’t be a full sprint train there so it’ll be an approach of trying to surf other sprint trains for the specialists that do go.” As for what happens if he doesn’t make the tour squad, Dempster has plans to target good

results in several one-day races. “If that’s the case then making sure they know I should’ve been at the tour,” he laughed. “I’d love to target some of the bigger one day races left with an eye to next year’s classics. “I’ve been around the block a couple of times now so I want to start really hitting targets rather than learning.” The Bora-Argon 18 squad for the 2015 Tour de France will be announced on Monday.

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PEDAL POWERHOUSE: Zak Dempster is taking a second spin at the Tour de France. Photo: BORA-ARGON 18

By JOEL PETERSON

HE made history last year with an impressive Tour de France debut, and Zak Dempster is aiming to repeat the dose when the world’s biggest race is held next month. Dempster was named in an extended squad of 13 for the race, which will be cut back to nine by his BoraArgon 18 team next week after the Ster ZLM Tour in the Netherlands, which started on Wednesday. The 27-year-old is firmly in contention for a second tour campaign, after last year becoming the first central Victorian to ride in “the tour”. To be there come the July 4 grand départ in Utrecht, he will have to impress this week. “Basically ZLM is the last race before the team is selected. Not everyone in the pre-selection is there as the climbers did (Critérium du Dauphiné),” Dempster told the Weekly, while at the air-

port waiting for his flight to the Netherlands. “For the sprint side of the squad, ZLM is a better lead up given it’s more short sharp climbs which should be our bread and butter, and what we’re expected to excel in at the tour.” After an uninterrupted 2014 lead-up to the tour, the Castle-

We did some great lead outs and I felt like I stepped up maine native’s 2015 buildup has been significantly more disjointed due to illness. Dempster battled flu-like symptoms during the spring classics season, keeping him out of some races, while affecting his performance in

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