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ISSUE 927 FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2015

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Colourful trip back to the 1960s In a week where racism is in the news, Catholic College Bendigo stages Hairspray, tackling the tricky subject of standing up for what is right, rather than what is white. The show continues tonight and tomorrow at the Ulumbarra Theatre – Story Page 16

EMMA FOUND UNIVERSITY student Emma Langworthy has been found alive, after she had earlier failed to return from an afternoon jog on Bendigo’s One Tree Hill on Wednesday afternoon. Ms Langworthy was found in Maiden Gully, well away from the search scene just before 5pm yesterday afternoon. – Story Page 3

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THE Housing Industry Association has released information pointing to a peak in new home starts, which it expects to remain at a very high level in 2015/16. HIA chief economist Harley Dale said it’s likely that new dwelling commencements peaked at a record level of 215,000 in the financial year just passed, and the risk is for this apex to be even higher. “This is an extraordinarily high level which is 15 per cent above the previous cyclical record of 187,000 dwelling commencements achieved in 1994,” Dr Dale said. “The national new home building sector has put in a stellar performance in recent years. It has been the powerhouse of the domestic Australian economy. “While there has often been a focus on apartment construction in the current upcycle, detached and low density dwelling commencements still comprise over 70 per cent of the total.” HIA expects a cyclical peak of nearly 214,500 new dwelling commencements for the 2014/15 financial year, although there is the risk that the 2015 calendar year delivers an even higher record. It is expected that both detached house and “multi-unit’’ commencements have reached cyclical highs, but a further surge in unit construction could yet deliver a 2015 calendar year peak. Detached house commencements are expected to have reached a level of 113,700 in 2014/15, nine per cent above the

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long term average. “The three year up cycle to new home building has been quite narrowly driven from a geographical perspective, while the composition of dwellings built has undergone a structural transformation. In light of a number of unique characteristics to the current cycle there is a wide range of possible scenarios that could influence the trajectory of activity after the peak,” Dr Dale said. The HIA maintains that government policy failure means that there is unrealised demand for new detached housing due to a range of supply side constraints led by a lack of shovel ready land. A three-bedroom weatherboard cottage close to the centre of town will go under the hammer from 10.30am tomorrow, Saturday, August 1. The three-bedroom cottage at 295 King Street, Golden Square is listed with Elders Bendigo, and features many original features as well as a good sized back yard, close to local schools, supermarket, shops, public transport and of course, the CBD. CR Martin has a huge 3855-square metre allotment at 53-55 Barrell Street California Gully to auction from 11.30am Saturday. This exciting development opportunity is just minutes from the new hospital site, zoned general residential, overlooks a sporting oval and includes a cottage that requires demolition. THE City of Greater Bendigo is planning an upgrade of one of its

ORIGINAL FEATURES: 295 King Street. most used pubic parks and play spaces. Strathdale Park - on the corner of McIvor Highway and Crook Street - plays host to thousands of people of all ages each year who come to the area for a diverse range of recreational purposes. Council says that through the upgrade it is keen to provide exciting new play opportunities and undertake landscaping and other works that encourage outdoor activities and play for people of all ages. A listening post will be held next weekend, on Saturday August 8, from 2pm to 3pm, at the Strathdale Park Play Space (corner McIvor Highway and Crook Street). Anyone interested in making further comment can email playspace@bendigo.vic.gov.au, phone (03) 5434 6370 or post your comments to Strathdale Park Play Space, Engineering and Public Space, PO Box 733, Bend-

igo Vic 3552. All feedback is required by Monday, August 10. THE state government has announced it will introduce legislation to attract Victorian businesses to improve the efficiency and sustainability of their buildings. The Local Government Legislation Amendment (Environmental Upgrade Agreements) Bill 2015 provides for council-rates based financing to help businesses efficiently fund building works which improve energy efficiency, reduce waste and cut water use. Under an Environmental Upgrade Agreement (EUA), lenders provide finance to a building owner for environmental upgrades, with the local council then collecting the repayments through its rates system and passing them on to the lender. By allowing the use of the council rates system, loans will also be more secure, allowing lenders to offer more attractive loan terms to businesses.

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Bendigo has been strongly represented in the number of formal submissions put to the current Royal Commission into Family Violence. Submissions have been sent by Loddon Campaspe Women’s Health, the Centre Against Sexual Assault and the Loddon Campaspe Integrated Family Violence Consortium. The consortium consists of 19 directly funded providers of family violence services in the Loddon Campaspe sub-region. The lead agency of the consortium is the Centre for Non-Violence (CNV). Chief executive of the CNV Margaret Augerinos said that the terms of reference of the consortium’s submission were broadly focused on prevention. “With our considerable experience we have been able to provide the royal commission with good ad-

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vice and also prioritise that advice,” she said. “The consortium submission identified that family violence is both a cause and consequence of gender inequality.” Acting executive officer of the Centre Against Sexual Assault (CASA) Jenna Abbott said in general modern relationships are more equal than they have been in the past. “However some people have not been able to adapt to this change and it is in those circumstances that we see domestic violence occur,” she said. “Power is also an aspect in domestic violence. Unmet needs are met by power and control. ”From our point of view we mostly provide a therapeutic service. “We give people an understand-

ing of the dynamics of violence which often incorporates sexual assaults.” Ms Abbott said these situations, when sexual assault occurs, are private and different for individuals, so people are sometimes not sure about these things.

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“We help the parents and children in therapeutic sessions to understand what behaviour is acceptable and what is not.” CASA offers a free service over a short, medium and long term basis for non-offending members of a family.

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and need specialised help. Some people will struggle more than others. We’re all different and sometimes it takes time to heal,” she said. While people understand that violence, emotional abuse and financial control can be part of domestic violence, many are not sure if sexual

assault comes within the parameters of violence. Ms Abbott said a basic criteria was that there needed to be free choice. “Any unwanted sexual behaviour can be defined as sexual assault,” she said. Executive officer of Women’s Health Loddon Mallee, Linda Beilharz said her organisation promoted strong support for workplace-based bystander training which addresses inappropriate sexual behaviour in the workforce and community organisations. “Bystander training raises peoples’ consciousness around issues of gender, power and control,” Ms Beilharz said. The Royal Commission into Family Violence is recommencing next week and will continue to focus on identifying and solving systemwide issues, rather than investigating individual cases.

Bias claim rejected

CONCERNED: Emergency services searched all day yesterday. RIGHT: Student Emma Langworthy. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Missing student Emma found UNIVERSITY student Emma Langworthy has been found alive, after she had earlier failed to return from an afternoon jog on Bendigo’s One Tree Hill on Wednesday afternoon. Ms Langworthy was found in Hermitage Drive Maiden Gully, well away from the search scene that had been centred on One Tree Hill, just before five pm yesterday afternoon. As the Bendigo Weekly went to press late yesterday afternoon, Ms Langworthy was undergoing a medical assessment. A crime scene had also been established in the vicinity of where the teenager was found as the investigation into how she came to be in Maiden Gully,

approximately 10 kilometres from where she was last reported to be. Fears for Ms Langworthy’s welfare had been mounting, as a massive search by police and emergency services personnel throughout the day had failed to find any trace of the young woman. Police had earlier confirmed Ms Langworthy, who suffers from epilepsy, had contacted friends after reaching the top of One Tree Hill via Edwards Road, and again after descending on the other side. Ms Langworthy was wearing her jogging gear, including black tights and a grey running top when she was last seen. The temperature fell to below

zero degrees in the Bendigo area on Wednesday night, and police had been concerned Ms Langworthy was not equipped for such cold conditions. Ms Langworthy moved to Bendigo to study at Latrobe University’s Bendigo oral health and dentistry school. The search for Ms Langworthy began late Wednesday, and included the Air Wing, the dog squad and the State Emergency Service. As well as searching the rugged slopes of One Tree Hill, the Flora Hill university campus was also swept on Thursday to check if Ms Langworthy was on the grounds. Counselling services were

made available at the Bendigo campus yesterday to support staff and students. Some of Ms Langworthy’s university colleagues also braved yesterday afternoon’s miserable weather to help scour One Tree Hill for clues as to her whereabouts. A Bendigo Student Association social event planned for Thursday night was earlier postponed out of respect for the missing student.

The City of Greater Bendigo has welcomed the dismissal of a claim of bias against the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal’s most senior officers. A lawyer acting on behalf of a group opposed to the development of Bendigo’s first mosque had claimed the VCAT president and deputy president had a bias against his clients, and had also called for the VCAT president to disqualify himself from hearing the matter. City director of Planning and Development, Prue Mansfield, said the application had experienced a number of delays, so it will be a relief to the applicants that VCAT can now focus on making a decision. The City of Greater Bendigo has awarded the Australian Islamic Mission a permit to develop the city’s first mosque on approximately two hectares of land at East Bendigo. A report posted on the mosque opponents’ Facebook page says the group may seek an adjournment of the decision that is pending on the planning permit, in order for an Application for Judicial review.

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New view for Bridge St

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The City of Greater Bendigo wants public comment on a planning scheme amendment that seeks to implement the Hospital Precinct Structure Plan. Planning and Development director Prue Mansfield said under the proposed plan, Bridge Street could become an extension of the city centre and a destination for shopping, offices, cafes and restaurants, medical centres, and apartment-style housing. “Some rezonings as well as policies related to achieving high quality design and more efficient parking are proposed to help achieve this,” Ms Mansfield said. “The plan seeks to create a health precinct based around the hospital, which concentrates medical centres, specialists and associated services. Policies for new medical centres and the design of new development are proposed.” Ms Mansfield said the plan also sought to minimise any impact on surrounding residential

streets, many of which are of important heritage value. The plan was created in response to the $630 million redevelopment of Bendigo Hospital and looks to improve certainty for businesses, investors and the community, as well as help decision making by the City of Greater Bendigo and other authorities. In September last year, the Hospital Precinct Structure Plan was adopted by the City of Greater Bendigo and recommended several planning policy changes, which are proposed through Planning Scheme Amendment C216. The precinct includes 165 hectares surrounding the new hospital. Submissions close on September 10, and should be addressed to: City of Greater Bendigo, PO Box 733, Bendigo VIC 3552 or email strategyunit@ bendigo.vic.gov.au More information is available at www.bendigo.vic.gov.au/ psamendments EXPANSION: The council is looking for community input on planned change.

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THE state opposition want regional businesses to provide feedback on how two additional public holidays will affect local industries. Nationals deputy leader Steph Ryan said the plan to introduce public holidays on Easter Sunday and Grand Final Eve would hit businesses in regional Victoria the hardest. “Labor’s additional holidays are estimated to cost our state’s economy more than $1 billion every year in lost productivity and increased wages,” Ms Ryan said. “Particularly on grand final eve, the extra holidays will see many businesses in regional Victoria lose revenue, put up their prices or shut their doors altogether. “It is also expected that 353,000 casual staff will lose their shifts on those days. “This is a billion dollar blow to jobs and economic activity across the state.” The government says it is delivering on its election commitment to “reward hard-working Victorians” by introducing the two annual public holidays. It claims the Regulatory Impact Statement currently on display identifies that the two new public holidays will deliver as

Funding for family violence ing a national conversation about services was top of the agenda family violence, it is outrageous when Shadow Attorney-General, the Abbott Government would cut Mark Dreyfus QC, joined Lisa funding to CLCs and leave the vulChesters and Chris Sedgman, act- nerable women and children who ing executive officer of the Loddon desperately need their services Campaspe Community Legal Cen- high and dry,” Ms Chesters said. tre for a tour of the Magistrates’ “This is about access to justice, Courts in Bendigo yesterday. Ms Chesters This is about access to justice, and looking said it was great calling for justice: after the most vulnerable in our community to welcome Mr Lisa Chesters. Dreyfus – who she described as “a fierce advocate for community and looking after the most vulner- crucial in addressing systemic islegal services, particularly in the able in our community.” sues and, as the Productivity Comregions” – back to Bendigo. The LCCLC in Bendigo has mission highlighted, is highly cost “Here in Bendigo the Loddon been leading the way in its re- effective,” she said. Campaspe Community Legal Cen- sponse to family violence with re“If Tony Abbott is serious about tre (LCCLC) provides vital services search and advocacy programs in- being the Minister for Women, he to some of the most vulnerable cluding the “Will Somebody Listen needs to seriously consider the impeople in our community. Yet, like to Me” report, which looks at how pact of funding cuts on this work community legal centres across to address gaps in the justice sys- and frontline services, and the Australia, the LCCLC has no fund- tem for victims of family violence. ability of vulnerable women and ing certainty beyond 2017,” Ms Ms Sedgman said she was con- children to get the legal assistance Chesters said. cerned about likely restrictions in they need, which may ultimately She said uncertainty created by the future on the use of Common- cost lives.” the federal’s approach to legal as- wealth funding for policy, advosistance services had already forced cacy and law reform work done by Tell us your thoughts the LCCLC to lose staff and reduce CLCs. services. “The early intervention and Email: news@bendigopublishing.com “At a time when we are hav- prevention work that CLCs do is

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Talk about donation

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GREATER Bendigo Citizen of the Year Penny Davies wants more Bendigo families to consider organ donation and to talk about it with their families. DonateLife Week, a national awareness campaign to promote organ and tissue donation in Australia kicks off on Sunday, and Ms Davies says talking to loved ones about organ donation is the first step, and an important step, in becoming a registered donor. A founding member of Cystic Fibrosis Victoria, Ms Davies is an active fundraiser and advocate for local support services and also counsels local families dealing with the disease encouraging them to live a positive life with the disease. “My message is always, have a conversation, talk with your family, talk with your loved ones and think about what it is that you’re talking about,” Ms Davies said. “You’re talking about giving the most precious gift that anyone person can give to another family.” A passionate organ donation campaigner, Ms Davies has also advised both state and federal governments on the issues facing rural and regional Victorians in accessing medical services in Melbourne, having spent more than three decades travelling to the city to access healthcare for her children. She says while everyone has their own beliefs about what happens when we die, it is important to note that our organs do not go to Heaven. “If you’re really passionate about helping communities, helping others, helping other families, helping another person, that’s a really precious gift that you can give.” She said it is still necessary to have the conversation, even if you are registered as an organ donor on the organ donor register, because a deceased person’s immediate family ultimately has the say as to whether or not a procedure will go ahead. Ms Davies is also part of a campaign to be launched in Melbourne this weekend as part of DonateLife Week that also involves more than 40 Bendigo residents who are either organ recipients or donors, on

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Rally for millie The Bendigo community rallied last Saturday night to raise funds for 15-year-old Millie Beaton. Organiser, fitness trainer Amy Holmes, said more than $35,000 was raised from the cocktail night and auction held at the Rifle Brigade Hotel. Millie is undergoing extensive treatment for a rare form of bone cancer, and has insisted that half the funds raised be donated to other cancer victims.

School Read-a-Thon. Students pounded the pavement seeking sponsorship from the local community to participate in the reading-based event. Read-a-Thon organiser Lyndal McClure said she was extremely proud of the way the students rallied behind the fundraiser. All schools are invited to participate in the School Reada-Thon by visiting www.readathon.com.au

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prices in line The City of Greater Bendigo says this year’s rate and garbage charge increases compare well with other regional centres. The Municipal Association of Victoria this week released data comparing all the rate and garbage charge increases for 2015/2016 across Victoria. The data shows the average ratepayer in the City of Greater Bendigo will pay an extra $74 compared to last year.

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Good cause: Citizen of the Year Penny Davies. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN. More photos at www.newbendigophotos.com

a waiting list or who are family with an exposure to organ donation. She hopes to bring the campaign, which features a massive inflatable wall and a 40-metre poster, to Bendigo later this year. Ms Davies believes media coverage of organ and tissue donation has helped drive a greater willingness among the community to discuss and consider organ donation. “People see that it does make a difference to their family. They do make that choice to honour a person’s wishes and they get a sense that they have done something worthwhile,” she said. “I think it gives a great deal of comfort to donor families. On the other side, the family who has received an organ, or tissue, for them we find that first of all they have received the ultimate gift.

“It’s a second chance at life and the majority of people who receive that gift really do make the most of it.” She hopes being named Citizen of the Year can help provide a platform to help increase the number of people who register as organ donors. “I’d like to see so many more people register, to have that conversation, and then ultimately register as an organ donor…. If we are prepared to take, we must also be prepared to give,” Ms Davies said. “We are far more likely to need an organ than we ever are to give one, and as with everything else in one’s community, it’s very easy to take things, it’s a bit more difficult to give, but it shouldn’t be.” For more information on organ donation, please visit www.donatelife. gov.au

Volunteers are needed to help pack two shipping containers with school furniture, books, uniforms, sporting equipment and knitted baby clothes and women’s jumpers destined for the Maubisse region of East Timor. Greater Bendigo mayor Peter Cox, who is also chair of the Bendigo Maubisse Friendship Committee, said the items would be put to good use by the East Timorese people. The first shipping container will be packed on Saturday morning at the former Teacher’s College site in Osborne Street with an 8.30am start. The second container will be packed next Saturday, August 8, at the Laurel Street Primary School, also with an 8.30am start. For further details please call Heather Ridge on 5441 8209 or 0417 151 166.

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A QUEENSLAND woman on a national crusade aimed at sparking an Australia-wide conversation on suicide prevention will arrive in Bendigo on Monday. Sandra Moran wants to raise awareness about mental health after losing her 22-year-old son to suicide in April 2014. Supported by Overdownunder Ms Moran will arrive in Bendigo’s Hargreaves Mall at 6pm on Monday. Bendigo residents have been encouraged to go along and show their support for Ms Moran. Ms Moran is travelling around Australia on her motorbike to discuss her story in the hope it can reduce the stigma of depression and suicide. More than 300 towns are included in her 36,000 kilometre journey. The Australian suicide toll is greater than that of the road toll but gets significantly less attention and funding to try and reduce it comparatively. Overdownunder is supporting Sandra in her journey, showcasing films on bullying, depression and suicide on an outdoor mobile cinema. To keep up-to-date with her Ms Moran’s travels, visit the Facebook page – www.facebook. com/overdownunder • If you or someone you know needs someone to talk to, please contact headspace. org.au, Lifeline (13 11 14), Kids Help Line (1800 55 1800), Reachout (au.reachout.com) or BeyondBlue (beyondblue.org.au)

Bob’s on the job Former member for Bendigo West Bob Cameron chaired his first meeting of Bendigo Health yesterday. Officially appointed as the chair of the board on July 1, he says he has been over at the site most days since then. “I love being there,” Mr Cameron said. “It’s exciting to see the changes taking place.” Mr Cameron said building the $630 million hospital would be completed by the end of 2016 and the transition from the old to the new hospital would begin in early 2017. He added that the Stanistreet and Kamal buildings will be pulled down and turned into car parking facilities. At present there are no firm plans as to how the remainder of the buildings will be used. “Our first task is to organise the move from the old hospital to the new hospital,” Mr Cameron said. “It’s a matter of physically moving the patients, facilities and equipment

across the road, from the old to the new hospital The board has been consulting with managers for some time already working out the logistics and priorities.” Mr Cameron said the new hospital with its capacity for 372 acute beds was already attracting many GPs and specialists to Bendigo. “Gone are the days when you had to go to Melbourne whenever you needed specialist treatment,” he said. “Our challenge in the future is going to be addressing the tension that will exist between tax payers and the aging population which will be making greater demands on hospital services. “We are used to a high standard of health care but there will be problems in providing this unless people start taking more care of their health, keeping fit and preventing conditions such as diabetes.” Along with the Member for Bendigo East Jacinta Allan, Mr Cameron first pushed for a

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Book a date for festival ORGANISERS of the 2015 Bendigo Writers Festival have built on the experiences of previous festivals in 2012, 2013 and 2014 to ensure this year’s event is better still. Feedback from previous festivals has highlighted areas where an already great festival can become even better, with next weekend’s festival offering improved access to authors, additional hospitality and refreshment options, a streamlined timetable and even more venues. All authors will come to the Festival Hub adjacent to the Capital entrance and the box office for book signings after their sessions, where there will be one long table of authors available and accessible to the public. The Capital Theatre’s Lanyon Room will be serving coffee and tea,drinks, sandwiches, snacks and cake across the weekend, and sessions in the main areas will be running at the same time as each other – and not staggered as in previous years. Bendigo’s Trades Hall building has been added to the list of venues for this year’s festival. Capable of holding up to 200 people, the venue will be used for some of the more popular sessions across the weekend to hopefully allow more people to experience more of what’s on offer. There is also a little extra with the Late Night Live event in the Engine Room at the Old Fire Station on Saturday night featuring Geraldine Quinn. In a first for the Bendigo Writers

Festival, internationally renowned speaker and commentator Tariq Ali will appear in conversation with Emeritus Professor Robert Manne, in a Bendigo Writers Festival keynote event, in collaboration with the La Trobe University Ideas and Society program. Hailed by La Trobe University Vice-Chancellor, Professor John Dewar as “yet another exciting example of our creative partnership with the City of Greater Bendigo and our commitment to arts and culture in the Bendigo community,” Ali will appear on stage at Ulumbarra Theatre on Saturday, August 8, from 7.30pm for the discussion we all need to hear – “Why is democracy under siege and what can be done to restore it?” The Schaller Studio, sponsors of the opening event at Ulumbarra, are also providing a festival club on the Saturday night, so that anyone wanting to mingle with the authors after the Tariq Ali keynote event can head there for a drink and the opportunity to do so. There will also be tastings in the foyer from local food producers, part of an association with the local Food Fossickers initiative, prior to the opening event with Matthew Evans. The community is encouraged to come to Ulumbarra an hour early to enjoy this opportunity in such a wonderful space. For more information on the 2015 Bendigo Writers Festival, or to book tickets for this year’s event, please go to www.bendigowritersfestival.com.au

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Backing for the Run For Dad RUNNERS are gearing up for the Run For Dad with the help of a sponsor. Dealer Principal of Poyser Motor Group’s new High Street location, Lee Bombardieri, is a keen runner himself and also a very active member of the Bendigo community. “We are totally committed to supporting the community through sponsorship of a range of sporting clubs, community groups and school events,” Mr Bombardieri said. “We are particularly excited about being involved with an event that encourages people to lead a healthier lifestyle through being active. Run For Dad is a great way for family members to be active together, on this special day for dads”. Participants have the opportunity to chal-

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THE unveiling of a special Faces of Small Business outdoor installation at Bendigo Railway Station has marked the launch of the 2015 Small Business Festival Victoria. The event will see more than 350 free or low cost events, including 27 in Bendigo take place during August. City of Greater Bendigo council’s Stan Liacos said the Small Business Festival is a good opportunity for local businesses to gain some great information and take their business to the next level. “In Greater Bendigo we are showcasing 27 informative events which should interest small business owners, managers, staff and anyone considering starting or growing a small business. “We are proud to present four of these key events including a 21st century retail trilogy of essential workshops on August 10 and 11 featuring presentations from executive director of the Australian Retailers Association Russell Zimmerman and Australian Retailers Association director James Roper. “Other sessions include

NEW VIEW: Small Business Victoria’s Barbara Cullen and mayor Peter Cox. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN ‘what makes Bendigo retail customers tick’ on August 4, ‘how to get and keep great customers’ on Thursday, August 6 and a ‘six steps to grow your business’ seminar on Thursday, August 27.” The festival includes presentations from experienced

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Other events taking place in Bendigo will cover a range of topics including online marketing, retail advice, juggling work/life balance, social media, networking A full program of events is available online at www. bendigosbf.com.au

Working together to forge a career A LOCAL business has joined forces with two not-for-profit organisations to create employment pathways. Keoghs have been providing manufacturing in their York Street Eaglehawk site for more than 50 years and are now preparing to increase the productivity and efficiency of their manufacturing site. “As a member of the Bendigo Manufacturing Group we have been able to access the Manufacturing Productivity Networks Program,” Keoghs chief executive John Manning said. “It was crucial to the success of this project that we could modernise without

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Council rubbish COLIN Carrington’s letter “Council must share blame” for the nonpayment of subbies for work carried out on the Ulumbarra Theatre Project clearly hits the spot (Bendigo Weekly July 24). The council and councillors are quick to claim accolades and photo opportunities with projects associated with state or federal funding, but ignore the problems in our streets and suburbs, such as unregistered cars on public/council property, overflowing garbage bins causing health problems, silted-up drainage pits, damage to street bollards from trucks and heavy freight vehicles on our roads and streets. All the things ratepayers expect council to abide by and carry out, but not that they should ignore their own by-laws. We hear so much rubbish about there should be less regulation in our lives, but when it (regulation) is ignored it creates problems. Come on councillors, get out there in your wards and create a nicer looking suburban Bendigo if only for health and aesthetic reasons. Bill Collier, Golden Square

No easy decision THANK you to the Bendigo Weekly and to the family of Robyn Miles for sharing their story in last week’s paper. Not a simple decision for the family in their time of sorrow and grief, facing the death of their loved one, but also one that has changed their own lives and those who have benefitted from the gift of life. Robyn’s gift, to those waiting for organ and tissue transplantation. Trevor Miles and his family honoured Robyn’s wish, that her organs be given to others. As was reported, this family had the conversation earlier on, making the decision no less difficult but certainly doing so knowing it was what Robyn wanted. I hope your interview encourages other families to talk about organ donation as part of normal family discussion, knowing that if at any time a decision might need to be made, everyone is very clear that each person’s wishes are followed through. Some years ago a member of our family was fortunate enough to be an organ recipient. Not only was his life changed, but so too ours.

Truly a gift of life for him and his family. Next week is Donate Life Week. How fitting that the Weekly published the Miles’ family story in the week before. We ask others to have the chat about organ donation, to make their wishes known to family and to consider joining the Australian Organ Donor Register Penny Davies, Bendigo

Changes in effect I WRITE in response to Shirley Mainstone’s letter (HACC changes cannot be justified, Bendigo Weekly, July 24). As of July 1 the City of Greater Bendigo changed the provision of some weekend Home and Community Care services. Clients that received weekend respite care had their hours of care transferred to during the week but experienced no loss of hours. Clients with an individual support package are still able to access weekend respite, while those clients who are considered vulnerable continue to receive weekend personal care. This announcement follows the council decision on May 6, 2015 to retain Home and Community Care services but move towards cost neutrality through a range of actions. Changes to weekend care was an efficiency measure proposed by staff and the Australian Services Union. The city has worked with affected clients individually to develop care plans that best suit their needs. Pauline Gordon, Director Community Wellbeing, City of Greater Bendigo

What is going on? HAS the silly season come early? Has the treasurer gone completely bonkers? Joe Hockey is talking about tax cuts at the next election. Better economic managers. You can’t be serious. The budget deficit stands at $41.1 billion dollars, and our debt has been doubled since they have been in control. Can you just imagine the ridicule from Hockey and Abbott if this had been suggested previously. Like 2013 for instance? The debt and deficit band-

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wagon would have careered out of control. There would have been calls to lock up the people concerned. Unfortunately, politics in Australia has become one big joke – at our expense. Many conversations have deteriorated into the dumb and dumber category, but the scary aspect of all of this is – they are serious. So many porkies and contradictions have been portrayed, the point of no return has been reached in the believability stakes. Very few are listening, or taking any notice of what is being said. What’s the point? Does anybody have any idea where we are heading? For instance, Bronwyn Bishop said that unlike previous speakers she would attend party room meetings, but would be impartial. For blatant partisanship, Bishop has no match. The decision to attend party meetings sealed any impartiality. News Corporation, certainly no friend of the Labor party, is also up to its neck in hypocrisy. In 2007, Rupert Murdoch announced his alliance to the climate change cause. He explained that he was no scientist, but he did know how to assess a risk, and this one is clear. Climate change poses clear, catastrophic threats. He also said that by 2010, News Corporation would be climate

change neutral. Since then it has done no such thing, and has led the way to dissuade people to change their behaviours. What has changed from 2010, until today? One can only speculate, the same as Tony Abbott’s original thoughts on the subject, when he said that the best way to combat climate change was to “put a tax on it.” So the most powerful media mogul in the world, and the Australian Prime Minister, consider they know more than 97 per cent of eminent scientists on climate change. Both of these people have chosen to change their mind on the subject. There must be an underlying reason. But what is it? Ken Price, Eaglehawk

Bikes for ratepayers FOURTEEN free bikes have now been provided for council workers. These bikes, of course, have been paid for by ratepayers. It appears there is now a full time council officer for “planning and policy for active and healthy communities.” Will his next move be to provide free cars for workers who are

unable to ride bikes? Isn’t it time for council members and staff to start giving consideration to the disadvantaged and underprivileged families in our community? I am sure these people would really appreciate being given a free bike. Shirley Mainstone, Spring Gully

Good work for joey I WOULD like to acknowledge the excellent work done by staff and volunteers with the Bendigo Wildlife Rescue Service (WRES). Recently I came across a badly injured kangaroo by the side of the road. She had a joey in her pouch. Sadly the kangaroo could not be saved, but the joey was taken by the very kind volunteers from WRES. The prompt response from all involved was very impressive, and meant neither animal was in distress for too long. Such an excellent humanitarian service deserves all the support it can get. (www.wres.org.au) I would also encourage drivers to take extra care when driving through bush areas, as the resulting trauma to wildlife, as well as the expensive damage to vehicles, could often be avoided by lowering speed. Name and address supplied

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Time to grow up AUSTRALIA, we have a problem. In a country that reveres its sporting heroes as much as this one, and where sport is such an intrinsic part of the culture, somewhere, somehow, something has gone horribly wrong. How is it that an Australian of the Year who just happens to be a dual premiership player, a dual Brownlow medallist and a four-time All Australian can be subjected to such continual abuse and disrespect to the point where he is almost being hounded out of a game many would consider to be the greatest of them all. There are plenty of people in this world who many of us would appreciate the chance to boo or

express our displeasure over, and a few politicians would probably top most lists in this regard. But a footy player who just happens to be among the top 10 for most games ever played and who is roundly acknowledged as a champion, both on and off the field, should not be on that list. That Adam Goodes is a proud Aboriginal man who has been subjected to such torrents of abuse and negativity is a circumstance that should make every Australian uncomfortable. He has never been afraid to defend his heritage, or to address and put down those who would dare to provoke him on the basis of his Aboriginal ancestry.

That’s nothing more than what any of us would be entitled to do if we were put in the same unacceptable position. Goodes is revered as a leader at his club, the Sydney Swans and in the indigenous community also. That’s not a crime. In fact, in a country where sporting personalities are all too easily labelled as role models, Goodes probably fits the mould better than most. Goodes deserves and has the support of his club and his sport at all times, and especially at times like this. Fortunately he has that; but he deserves our support as well. Enough is enough.

THERE’s always a moment of guilt in the lead up to the ALP National Conference as it takes me away from local electorate duties. However, last weekend was an important opportunity for the Australian Labor Party to come together in one place to discuss and debate Labor’s vision for this country. As a member of the Labor party and as the representative for Bendigo, it was important that I be a part of that conversation. More than 1500 Labor delegates, members, stakeholders and media gathered for Labor’s 47th National Conference. The core focus of the conference was to finalise our new draft platform, the document which sets out Labor’s vision for Australia’s future. Despite the media focus on a few points of difference, it was a remarkable conference characterised by passion and respect, but defined above all by our common purpose. Labor delegates worked through the critical issues and set out Labor’s vision for a modern,

prosperous Australia. At the top of this list was the commitment to ensure a future Labor government will foster a growing, productive, job-creating economy both nationally and locally. Our strength is our diversity. It is vital that all local industries be encouraged and supported to grow. Within this plan is Labor’s, and my own, unwavering commitment to

50:50 renewable energy by 2030 has been met with excitement and praise locally. Renewable energy just makes sense. In Bendigo, this new plan will create local jobs, reduce our power bills and help the environment. The lack of access to decent, reliable fast speed broadband is an issue that is crippling Bendigo and central Victoria. All Australians should

It was a remarkable conference characterised by passion and respect decent jobs with fair pay and conditions. Locals looking for work will be pleased to learn that Labor in government will not abandon them; instead we will ensure there are real job opportunities. I stand for local jobs and I believe locals should always be given the first opportunity to work before busing up workers from Melbourne or relying on overseas workers on temporary visas. A Labor government will crack down on exploitation of overseas temporary work visas. Our bold new goal for

have access to broadband, no matter where they live or do business. Wholesale prices should be the same, in the city and the bush, and broadband should not be made more expensive for those Australians who can least afford it. Labor understands that fibre is the end game. A fast and reliable National Broadband Network for the 21st century will be rolled out across Australia, but because of the Coalition’s limited vision, it will now need to be built in two stages rather than one. On education and

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health, a federal Labor government will not hide from its responsibility. We will pay our fair share. Quality early childhood education, great schools, public TAFE and university places earned through hard work and good marks, and not your parents’ wealth. This country needs a universal health system because Labor believes keeping Australians healthy keeps our nation productive – and the health of any one of us affects us all. In Bendigo, we have strong education and health sectors which ensure everyone has access to good quality health and education. It’s critical these vital services receive their fair share of federal funding to meet the needs of our growing local community. Finally, I am proud that as a major political party and the alternative government, Labor came together, worked together through complex issues and together developed a strong Labor vision for Australia’s future.

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T’S time to plug in your amplifier and switch on the microphone – the FReeZA Push Start Battle of the Bands competition is back for 2015. The event takes place today at St Andrew’s Hall in Myers Street, Bendigo. Ten local acts have registered for the annual event, which celebrates young musicians and provides them with an opportunity to perform in front of a supportive audience. The bands competing this year are Adjacent,

Seyeon Ko, Steph Bitter, Splendour Society, Adelle, Mechanism, Trash Lily, Daywaster, JawBank and Bill Barber and the Blackwood Shakedown. The bands will be judged by David Dewar from Dewar’s Music School, Patrick Byrne from headspace Bendigo and Marshall McIntosh from Paper Boat Armada, the winning band from last year’s competition. Each entry will be assessed on presentation, musicianship, composition

and potential. City of Greater Bendigo council’s Steven Abbott, wished the bands the best of luck. “It is wonderful that young people of all ages have entered and want to share their passion for live music and performing,” Mr Abbott said. The youngest competitor, Seyeon Ko, is 12 years old and is from the Karen community. “It’s great that the event continues to evolve and

attract people of all backgrounds and musical tastes,” Mr Abbott said. “The winner will go on to play at the regional final in Castlemaine and, if they’re successful, then it’s onto St Kilda in Melbourne. “The winner will also take part in a song writing workshop with Elliot Hammond from the band Delta Riggs, while second and third place will receive vouchers to a local music store, along with vocal coaching and access to rehearsal space.”

ATHOLIC College heads to 1960s Baltimore for their production of Hairspray. Change is in the air, in fashion, music and attitudes. It is a time of segregation between white and African Americans and Tracy Turnblad joins the movement to stand up for what is right, rather than what is white. Director Lisa Darlow said the play is about equality. Every person, regardless of the colour of their skin or their shape and size, has the right to be themselves, be loved and enjoy every opportunity to reach their full potential,” Mrs Darlow said. “More than 150 of our Year 9 students have spent months working together, both on stage and behind

Have your say on topics affecting our community ‘Let’s Talk’ Sedgwick Meeting Tuesday August 4, 2015 City of Greater Bendigo Lockwood Ward Councillors invite all interested members of the community to attend the Let’s talk Sedgwick meeting. This forum will also provide an opportunity to meet with your ward Councillors to discuss local opportunities and raise any issues and will also include discussion on: • Rate Notices • Community Compass • Domestic Animal Management Plan • Active Living Census The meeting will take place: 6.30pm - 8pm Tuesday August 4, 2015 Sedgwick Hall Corner Boyd Lane and Sedgwick Road, Sedgwick Everyone is encouraged and very welcome to attend. Cr Elise Chapman Ph: 5434 6193 E: e.chapman@bendigocouncillors.org.au Cr Rod Fyffe Ph: 0419 874 015 E: r.fyffe@bendigocouncillors.org.au Cr Barry Lyons Ph: 5434 6215 E: b.lyons@bendigocouncillors.org.au

Axedale Community Engagement Meeting Tuesday August 4, 2015 City of Greater Bendigo Eppalock Ward Councillors’ Rod Campbell, Mark Weragoda and Helen Leach invite all interested members of the community to attend the Axedale Community Engagement meeting. This forum will provide an opportunity to meet with your ward Councillors to discuss local opportunities and raise any issues and includes discussion on: • 2015/2016 Budget • Rate Notices • Community Compass • Domestic Animal Management Plan • Active Living Census The meeting will take place:7pm - 8.30pm Tuesday August 4, 2015 Axedale Hall 94 High Street, Axedale Everyone is encouraged and very welcome to attend. Cr Rod Campbell Ph: 5434 6203 E: r.campbell@bendigocouncillors.org.au Cr Mark Weragoda Ph: 5434 6192 E: m.weragoda@bendigocouncillors.org.au Cr Helen Leach Ph: 5434 6190 E: h.leach@bendigocouncillors.org.au

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the scenes, tirelessly rehearsing and embracing this incredible opportunity to reach their own potential. “One of our lead roles has only been speaking English for 18 months, many other students have never shared their beautiful singing voices before or allowed themselves to stand out from the crowd. “Each year I find myself amazed by the talent, passion and commitment of the young people with whom I work and this year is no exception. This is shaping up to be a spectacular show.” The show is at Ulumbarra Theatre, Bendigo tonight at 7.30pm and Saturday at 6.30pm. Tickets: www.gotix. com.au or The Capital, 5434 6100.

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in association with KLFM radio 96.5FM Saturday, August 1 The Grinners: This rock covers band celebrates 10 years in Bendigo. They would like to invite all past and present clients, associates and friends along to The Bridge Hotel. Entry is free and the party starts from 9pm to midnight. 2015 St Martin Heathcote Wine Show: More than 200 wines from the Heathcote region will be assessed over two days by a panel of eminent judges. Public tasting sessions from 4pm, followed by awards dinner (bookings essential). Heathcote RSL Hall, High St, Heathcote. Phone: 0419 549 743. Web: Heathcote Winegrowers

Details 0416 255 648. Wednesday, August 5 25 years of the Hubble Space Telescope: Opening our eyes to the Cosmos. 7.30pm to 9pm. Discovery Science and Technology Centre. 7 Railway Place, Bendigo. Cost: $2, $5 families or children under 12 free. Details: 0400 712 883. Thursday, August 6 Old Time Dance: Eaglehawk Senior Citizens Room, Darling Street. Eaglehawk. 8pm until 11pm. Entry $5. Details: 5442 1815.

Bendigo Blue Ribbon Foundation “Inside Story”: The Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation, BenTuesday, August 4 digo Branch present their Grow: If you’re struggling annual ‘Inside Story’, where with your mental health, two senior Victoria Police come and meet members officers speak about high of Grow and find out how profile cases and events a weekly Grow Group can they’ve been involved in. help and support you. 7pm All funds raised go towards at the Olinda Centre at 8 facilities and equipment for Olinda Street. Details: 0448 local hospital emergency 052 769. and intensive care units. Trivia night: The Bendigo Kangaroo Flat Sports Club, McKenzie Street West. and district Collingwood 6.30pm. $45 per person, Supporter Group. 7.30pm inc. 2-course meal. Drinks upstairs at Pug Mahone’s at bar prices. Metro Bar. $10 per person on a table up to six persons. Details: 5447 1214.

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Time to tune up for the proms I

T’S Proms time again. In the great tradition of the long-running BBC promenade concerts, Bendigo has its own mini Proms series on Sundays August 2, 9 and 16. For the past several years St Paul’s Cathedral has hosted this series which consists of three short, fine music performances over each of three Sunday afternoons in August, all taking place in a warm and comfortable space, with light refreshments between performances.

Attendance can be at a single session, an afternoon of three sessions or the whole series. A number of local artists come together to make this year an exciting one with the series being opened by the Bendigo Chorale and closed by Jenny Gogolin and Peter Butler, noted Australian flute and piano duo performing Mozart, Piazzolla and Miriam Hyde. Other artists during the series include John Snowdon and Friends who play and sing some of their

favourites, pianist Christopher Wilson, Bendigo’s own well-loved harpist Meryl Wilkinson, talented operatic soprano Brenda Kinsella and Michael Gillies Smith and Pamela Jackson presenting music of Kurt Weill and Manuel de Falla. Venue: St Paul’s Cathedral – Anderson Room (at

the rear of St Paul’s hall) Session times: Sundays August 2, 9 and 16 – 2.30pm, 3.45pm and 5pm Tickets: $8 single session; $20 day ticket; $50 series ticket. School children free. Contact 5443 5061, 5443 0174 or email cathedral@bendigoanglican.org.au

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TASTE of the music of north west Tasmania is coming to Bendigo next week in the form of Neil Gibson. He’s a touring musician and promoting his album Leave a Light On. “I’ll be performing at a fantastic little venue in Bendigo at Billyroys blues bar at the Goldmines Hotel on Thursday, August 13,” Gibson said. When Gibson, performed at a small venue in his hometown on the North West Coast of Tasmania, he had no idea he was entertaining and sparking the interest of lead singer from the Tea Party,

Jeff Martin. After finishing his set Gibson went to see Martin play at local venue Red Hot Music, where he heard his earlier performance being praised to the audience. The two teamed up and produced a five track EP in Martin’s studio. “During this experience, a genuine creative working relationship was formed,” Gibson said. As inspiration and originality flowed with ease between the two musicians, it was decided to record four more tracks in February 2014, creating Neil’s debut full length album.

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LMORE’S Oasis Cafe is adding a little extra for the homeless. Owners Angie and Max Kennedy are planning a fundraiser for next Friday, August 7. “On this day every coffee we sell we will donate $1 to the homeless,” Mrs Kennedy said. “Homeless support group StreetSmart has said these funds would go towards looking after the homeless people in our local areas. “I want as many people to get behind this event so we can give StreetSmart lots of money so they can get some people back on their feet, and others shelter and food.” Oasis sells Brewhouse coffee and the owner Corey Scoble has donated coffee towards this project. “They are very a community minded business,” Mrs Kennedy said.

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T has been a week where people have been booing and shouting at football players. Now, I vary rarely touch on the world of sport, but this gesturing and strutting should stop. But we should boo people for bad beards. Beards are a nightmare invention and should be banned on and off the playing field, even more so they should be banned on women. Why people think an unkempt growth that fills with food is good for others to see is beyond me. At the top of the list though is the poor-attempt-at-a-beard. As I understand it, sailors in the Royal Navy are allowed to grow a beard, but they have to ask first. “Permission to grow a beard sir,” being the standard request. The hopeful sailor is then sent off for 21 days to see what the result is. If it’s not up to scratch (ha) then off it comes. Her Majesty’s navy has it right here. If it’s a crap beard then off it comes. The sports department at the Weekly is compact but powerful, unlike the man who runs it. Joel has headed in pursuit of

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hirsute, but it falls into the poorattempt-at-a-beard category. He tries hard, but he’s only young and his attempts at facial growth fall by the wayside. I really don’t know what he’s trying to achieve, but he isn’t. Imagine a broomstick with hair and glasses and you have Joel to a tee. With the scant addition of facial growth he looks like a failed floor brush. Or perhaps one the dog got hold of and chewed it.

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Joel’s a great guy, really, but he needs to hold back on the attempt at beardyness. Old Nick in the office has a beard, but he’s a fisherman and you’d expect it of a crusty old seafarer. It goes well with the whole windswept look and fish smell he masters so well. His full offering of grey puts whippersnapper Joel well into the shadows, which is where he belongs with the sub-bristle look. I have been subtle up until now, but he’s trying again and it

really must be stopped before it gets too far. So Joel, you’re on notice. Find the razor, and fast. I am going to start an open campaign for banning and booing the beard. Think of it in a positive way. In the unlikely event of me ever going to a Swans game, any AFL game in fact, I won’t be booing Adam for any other reason than the silly beard, and there’s nothing racist about that. - Steve Kendall Twitter@stevekendall1

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FTER a mild, wet and sunny autumn, passionfruit is dropping off the vines in plentiful supply making delicious tropical fruit available to enjoy during the chilly months. “Passionfruit is available all year round but has two key flushes, in summer and winter. Their exotic flavour brings an exciting freshness to winter favourites,” passionfruit grower and vice president of Passionfruit Australia Tina McPherson said. “Passionfruit is not only a refreshing and fragrant fruit but acts as a good source of vitamin C, fibre and is low in kilojoules.” Tina’s top tips: 1. Choose plump, smooth

passionfruit that is heavy for its size. 2. Keep passionfruit in a plastic bag in the fridge and it will last up to a month. 3. To enjoy a passionfruit on its own, chop the top off like a boiled egg rather than cutting in half and you won’t lose the delicious juices. 4. Buy passionfruit while it’s in peak season and freeze it in ice trays to have a long lasting supply. - Bonnie Martin

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Arthur Guy Memorial Painting Prize finalists announced: Held every two years, the prize is designed to attract some of Australia’s finest contemporary artists, awarding a generous acquisitive cash prize of $50,000. The following artists were short listed from over 250 entries: Lyndell Brown and Charles Green, Fabrizio Biviano, Lynne Boyd, William Breen, Kevin Chin, Nadine Christensen, Marcel Cousins, Jesse Dayan, Ivan Durrant, Chris Dyson, Juan Ford, Shaun Gladwell, Helga Groves, Neil Haddon, Stephen Haley, Pei Pei He, Euan Heng, Col Jordan, Gladdy Kemarre, Adam Lee, Christian Lock, William Mackinnon, Viv Miller, Ian Parry, Josie Kunoth Petyarre, Matthew Quick, Bill Sampson, Jacqui Stockdale, Jenny Watson and Guan Wei. The Arthur Guy Memorial Painting Prize is now in its 12th year after being established by Mr Allen Guy CBE (19172007) to honour his brother Arthur Guy (1914-1945) who was killed in New Guinea. Every two years Bendigo Art Gallery invites artists to submit entries, with the outstanding work judged by a panel of independent judges. This year’s judges are: Vincent Alessi, Jennifer Kalionis, John McDonald, Peter Guy and Julie Millowick. Previous winners include Stieg Persson (2003), Dale Frank (2005), Stephen Bush (2007), Jan Nelson (2009), Tim Johnson (2011) and Chris Bond (2012). Works from the shortlisted artists will be on display at Bendigo Art Gallery from August 29 to November 1. The 2015 winner will be announced at the exhibition’s opening on Friday, August 28. Chloe Neath has a solo exhibition ‘Charcoal Portraits’ at The Capital Theatre. Opening night is Friday, August 28. The exhibition continues until the end of September. She will showcase a series of charcoal drawings that also feature gold leaf, silver leaf and colour pastel to achieve her highly detailed portraits of women and men from Bendigo and Castlemaine. Her subjects are unique individuals who have captured her attention. (Gold Bedroom, above) The new facade for the La Trobe Visual Arts Centre will be launched on August 20 at 6pm. The facade project invites proposals from artists every two years for this major public art commission and it’s always exciting to see what dramatic change will take place in the View Street. The winning artist will be in attendance. RSVP Monday August 10. Click & Weave: A new exhibition will open at Dudley House which features textile sculpture, fine detail drawings and photographic pieces. Much of the subject matter features wildlife and community locations. The solo artists are Bec Parkinson and Desiree Crandell. Collaborative works by other artists are also included. The exhibition runs from August 14 - 23. - Dianne Dempsey

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Funerals Do you have your affairs in order? A growing memorial A direct link to the forging of a young fledging federation TO mark the ANZAC centenary and the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Lone Pine a new memorial will be unveiled on Sunday, August 9 at Eaglehawk Remembrance Park. This initiative was made possible with help from the Bendigo RSL who have donated five Lone Pines to Remembrance Parks – Central Victoria for planting at their parks throughout the Bendigo region. “Two unique Light Horse sculptures will also be incorporated into our Gallipoli Lone Pine memorials at the Bendigo and Eaglehawk cemeteries,” RPCV CEO Graham Fountain said. Refreshments will be available after the official ceremony with a virtual war graves tour. To be part of this historic occasion, phone Bendigo Remembrance Parks on 5446 1566 to register your interest. NEW: Remembrance Parks Lakeside Memorial Garden. Photo: GARRY PATERSON.

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LOST A LOVED ONE IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS? If so, have you taken steps to ensure they are remembered into perpetuity? So often at funerals and publicly we hear the words “you will never be forgotten” however rarely does this translate into the establishment of a permanent memorial that provides a physical place to visit and remember your loved one. Now is the time to ensure the life of your loved one is appropriately celebrated, memorialised and provided with a place by which they won’t be forgotten. Visit RPCV to explore the wide range of memorial options now available, which extends to a selection of memorials that can be established FUNERALS FUNERALS & & at home or another suitable location inside or outside of a PRE cemetery. - PAID FUNERALS

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Dignified options to reflect on departed REMEMBRANCE Parks – Central Victoria, formerly Bendigo Cemeteries Trust continue to evolve services and products to meet the needs of a changing community. Previously funeral services and memorialisation options have centred on burials and cremations with the traditional headstone or rose bush memorials. Recent changes include the evolution of memorials@home products (jewellery, a range of urns, plaques and other home memorials) and a new Lakeside Memorial Garden. The garden provides a premium and dignified setting for cremated remains, surrounded by seating and picnic areas where families can gather and reflect on the life of a loved one. RPCV also have plans to continue the investment in beautification across its many remembrance parks.

This includes an ongoing investment in reinvigorating lawn areas, further redevelopment of memorial gardens and the chapel as well as the establishment of improved reception facilities and outdoor courtyards consistent with its their objectives to establish remembrance parks as community parklands. A new-look website also provides enhanced access to information on the range of products and services available through RPCV and the records of deceased loved ones interred within the remembrance parks. RPCV encourage the community to remember loved ones into perpetuity through an appropriate memorial located either within one of its remembrance parks or elsewhere to ensure their contribution is never forgotten. www.rpcv.com.au

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REWARDING: La Trobe’s pharmacy student Teagan Van der Drift on her study tour of India.

Guaranteed international travel grant for students LA TROBE University Bendigo has launched the Regional Reward Program for students who enrol in 2016. The program guarantees all regional campus students who are eligible for international exchange, a grant of at least $1000 for a semester overseas. Smaller scholarships are available for shorter international programs. Pharmacy student Teagan Van der Drift said she would encourage any student to take up the opportunity to see the world as part of their degree. Last year Teagan travelled with nine other Bendigo pharmacy students on a study tour of India. “The tour gave me an incredible opportunity to visit hospitals within India, understand the role of a pharmacist in a

different culture, visit schools to interact with children and witness the lifestyle of a university student in another nation,” Teagan said. “This experience broadened my understanding of my degree, and how the role of a pharmacist can differ between Australia and India. “The trip enlightened me as to how diverse university life can be, and allowed me to further experience the world.” The Regional Reward also gives every student the chance to complete a work placement during the second or third year of their course, on top of the many other advantages of studying regionally. For more information go to www.latrobe.edu.au/study/regional-reward

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how important it is to have the correct refrigerant in your vehicle. They are seeing more and more vehicles that have flammable refrigerant, often installed by unlicensed repairers. Ray says not only is this a hazard to you and your vehicle but also to the repairer. Bendigo Auto Air firstly identify the refrigerant eliminating any problems that might occur and are licensed to buy and use R134A, the refrigerant used in all cars since 1993. They also stock a large range of air conditioning spare parts, batteries, starter motors and alternators at their workshop. Bendigo Auto Air Pty Ltd is at 118 Hattam Street, Golden Square, phone 5444 4006. Au Number 00464 (Australian Refrigeration Council).

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ideal for reaching upper storeys with ease while our Nifty cherry picker is ideal for tree pruning and other maintenance tasks.” Or choose Eaglehawks Hire’s Kerrick duct lifter, a portable elevator that can fit through a standard doorway with the capacity to lift up to 300 kilograms to five metres. Also don’t forget Eaglehawk Hire for all your concreting and bricklaying products, toilet hire, trailer hire and so much more. After all Eaglehawk Hire has been providing a premium hire service in Bendigo and surrounding areas for commercial and domestic hire requirements for years. Eaglehawk Hire 92 to 94 Wood Street Eaglehawk, phone 5446 7877. Open seven days.

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N the 19th century when entertainment was provided for the paying public and the purpose of the proceeds collected was for charitable purposes, often it was referred to as a benefit. The purpose of a benefit would be designated beforehand in the promotional advertising, so that the paying public would be aware for whom the money was being raised. Artists and performers, both amateur and professional, could make themselves available for a particular benefit. Minstrel groups had been known in medieval times providing their musical entertainment by song, or reciting poetry with musical accompaniment. Groups of minstrels became quite popular before the period of the gold rush in several different parts of the world. In North America minstrel groups that were performing were referred to as Ethiopian serenaders. Today some of the terms in use in the 1840s and beyond would be frowned upon. These minstrels could be called American or Darkie Entertainers. Sometimes the groups were called “negro entertainers” or alternatively the Sable Brethren Entertainers. Originally these minstrel groups were formed from

escaped slaves who were well away from the southern states of the USA or had managed to make their way into Canada where they were safe. South Africa or the Cape too had groups that were called minstrels or “coon groups” who provided entertainment mainly through song or serenading. It was not long before this type of entertainment also hit the goldfields. Yet the entertainers were in nearly all cases caucasians with black painted faces. Invariably these groups were referred to as Ethiopian Serenaders. The first record, I believe, of some Ethiopian Serenaders performing here in Bendigo was in 1855. The group was competing with the goldfields songster, the inimitable Charles Thatcher. Their songs were frequently of a similar character to the original African American music that had preceded them. One of the instruments in those early years used for accompaniment was the tambourine. Various “Ethiopian serenading” groups toured the goldfields utilising the growing number of small theatres that had sprung up, usually in conjunction with a hotel. The sophistication of the theatres and their size increased as the community

HAT do John Marsden, Alice Pung, Hazel Edwards and one fat wombat have in common? They’re all on the program for Text Marks the Spot, the free schools day as part of the Bendigo Writers Festival. La Trobe University creative writing lecturer Sue Gillett said the event was an opportunity for the city’s students to meet the names behind the dust jackets. “Not only do they hear about how these writers create their works, they get a glimpse of how they might aspire to be writers too,” she said. La Trobe has once again sponsored, and set the program, for the day dedicated to inspiring Bendigo students. “Part of our aim is to connect students with the broader community of writers and readers, to give students insight into that world where writing and reading are passionate and vital activities,” Sue said. Sessions include writing workshops, storytelling for young children and a game-show style panel featuring the visiting storytellers. La Trobe education lecturer Sarah Mayor Cox said Hazel Edward’s session on GLBTI Lit for Young Adults was an important one. Hazel’s book, F2m: the boy within, is a coming-of-age story about a character transi-

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became more prosperous and permanent. A number of reasonably accomplished amateur performers from Sandhurst (Bendigo) had come together in late May 1878 and decided to form the Sandhurst Ethiopian Serenaders. The new performance group had met regularly for practice and to work out a repertoire so that they too could perform, but their motivation was to do so purely for charity. On Wednesday night July 24, 1878, the maiden performance of the Sandhurst Ethiopian Serenaders was held at Eaglehawk. The night was cold, yet there was a great crowd present, the stage space was inadequate for the size of the minstrel group. A diverse program was offered to the receptive

audience, instrumental and vocal music and some comic sketches which were all very well received. Roars of laughter came from the audience when the comicalities were presented. More than £40 was raised on that evening, indicating the very large attendance at the performance. This money was destined for a widow and her children who had been left destitute through the death of their husband and father in a mining claim. The man’s name was reported as Thomas Gavin. Did the journalist have the name correct as there appears to have been no inquest into his reputed accidental death? There are also no records of his burial in the local cemeteries. Who can help solve this conundrum?

tioning gender. “It’s an issue that’s starting to be more talked about, and the statistics show it affects more children than we think it does,” Sarah said. She said the session was timely as a way of normalising gender issues and addressing bullying among upper teens. Although the day is just for schools, La Trobe will share the literary love through the exhibition, Dr What? The creative intentions and practices of Bruce Whatley. Whatley is best known as the illustrator of Jackie French’s Diary of a Wombat books. Curator and La Trobe illustration and graphic design lecturer Paul Morris said the show of original works was a journey in time, from Whatley’s first published books in the early 1990s, to his most recent, Fire, another collaboration with Jackie French. He described the collection as priceless pieces of Australian heritage. “There’s such an honesty to the work that any person could relate to it,” Paul said. This free exhibition will be on at the La Trobe Visual Arts Centre in View Street until August 9.

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AIR CONDITIONING

0431 917 670 03 5449 6582

$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

KNIFE SHARPENING Traditional Water Stone, Commercial and Domestic. Mr Lees Knife Sharpening Ph 0458 804 287

CONCRETER

THE CLEAN CO.

Lawn Mowing, Whipper Snipping

HEY PRESTO FLOOR & WALL TILING

• 1.7 Tonne Mini Digger on Trailer • 900, 450, 300mm Buckets Plus Ripper • Post Hole Auger 300 & 450mm available • 5 Tonne Excavator Available for Hire • Free Delivery & Pick up in Strathfieldsaye (1.7 Tonne Machine Only)

Ph 0429 171 697 E: favcoinfo@bigpond.com

Site Clearing Driveways Excavation Laser Levelling Rubbish Removal

Repairs completed within 24 hours

Call Ron 0438 569 385

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

Jeoff Milne 5447 2476 Mob 0425 728 336

BUILDERS

CONCRETE PIPING LEON BEATTY 0415 503 875 BUILDERS

thebeattles@bigpond.com

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

Ti Timber b Fl Floors Decks Pergolas Stairs Registered Builder

DB-U38390

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Services Offered CONCRETING

GARDEN SERVICES

HANDYMAN SERVICES

ARE YOU RENOVATING?

GAMBLE CONCRETING

MOBILE BATHROOM FOR HIRE

CONCRETING-CONSTRUCTION-EXCAVATION

(Shower, hand basin, toilet etc)

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

COMMERCIAL / DOMESTIC • SHEDS / PATIOS EXPOSED AG / STENCIL / STAMPED • ONSITE WELDING AUGER, BOBCAT, EXCAVATOR & TIPPER SITE CUTS • METAL FABRICATION • RETAINING WALLS DECKING • OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT AREAS FENCING • STAINLESS BALUSTRADING

Central Victoria 13 11 98

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

BRAD GAMBLE • 0419 478 424 GAMBLECONCRETING@GMAIL.COM WWW.GAMBLECONCRETING.COM.AU

Specialising in:

z Lawn Mowing Garden Rose Pruning z Maintenance Lawn Mowing z Pest/Disease Control Garden Maintenance z Instant Instant Turf Turf Installation Installation Garden Garden Restoration Restoration z

HOME MAINTENANCE

PATHS, DRIVEWAYS, SHEDS HOUSE SLABS - PHONE FRANK

Over 40 Years Service

REC 4085

Electrical Installations

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

Phone: 0417 329 802

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

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

KITCHENS

GARDEN SERVICES

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

ELECTRICIAN

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

Tired of Waiting for a Tradesman

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0418 507 709RECA/H 5448 3333 7821

DARELLY ELECTRICAL D SERVICING BENDIGO & DISTRICT SE REC 14361

COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL DOMESTIC COMMERC

HANDYMAN SERVICES

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

All your odd jobs

Rubbish Call for a Removal free quote Ph Mark 0434 835 984

ELECTRIC MOTORS

I’m Tony

PHONE BRUCE

0427 319 923

TRIPPA’S T RIPPA’S P PAINTING AINTING SERVICE S ERVICE No O No Obligation blligat b ig ga attio tion io on Fr F Free ree ee Quote Quo uote te 10% FOR SENIORS 10% DISCOUNT 10 DISC DI IS SC COUNT OUNT OU NT F OR S OR ENIO EN ORS RS

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

Sandhurst Painting and Decorating 46 years experience

LANDSCAPING

Quotation gladly given

Prompt efficient service at reasonable rates

Call Phill Hutchings on

0417 057 010 PEST CONTROL

Handy Man Services

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

bendigopumps@gmail.com

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

Call Mark Kingston 0439 941 248

Youngy's

Darren Liersch: 0409 077 600

SALES • SERVICE • REPAIRS

PAINTERS / DECORATORS

Painter & Decorator

FREE QUOTES, 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE Ph 0429 002 678

GREG SMITH

0438 083 139 www.bettabathroomhire.com.au

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

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

ELECTRICIANS

Call David/Bronwyn

Discounts Available

4 Seaso Seasons Garden Care

PH 0417 377 957

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

Pensioners Welcome

Phone Neil on 0417 144 280

Geoff Williams

MOBILE BATHROOMS

Your local Hire A Hubby from Kangaroo Flat

0438 561 257 Email: hahkangarooflat. vic@gmail.com

HOT WATER

CHANGE OVERS AND NEW INSTALLATIONS Storage hot water from $1230 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

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

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

Paul 0429 462 057 Over 25 years of trade qualified experience

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• Qualified tradesmen • Landscaping • Commercial and residential property maintenance

PICK UP / DELIVERY

Specialising in Landscape construction

Get me and the truck from $30

Bendigo Weekly

Stuart Erwin 0407 667 900 Cameron Rogister 0411 956 937

Local Classifieds

LANDSCAPING

DISPLAY ADS

PAVING & LANDSCAPING by Phil Carman

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

1300 558 385 classifieds@ bendigopublishing .com

Formally “Spider Sprayers”

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

PH: 0418 822 911

WE PICK UP AND DELIVER YOUR THINGS find me on facebook

UNDER NEW

OWNERSHIP JASON N 0490 370 558

• FULLY INSURED • RUBBISH REMOVAL

www.littlegreentruck.com.au

classifieds@bendigopublishing.com

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Services Offered PLUMBERS

ROOFING

Greg Hicks st same day Plumbing Fajosebrvtoicoesmall Master Plumber

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

SUPERIOR

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

ROOFING

Peter Carr Plumbing & Gasfitting Pty. Ltd.

FREE ROOF INSPECTIONS S New Roofing Re-Roofing Extensions Rebedding & Flexible Pointing Valley & Gutter Replacement

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

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

Ph Paul 5439 3835 or 0428 395 429

EXPERTS IN ALL ASPECTS OF ROOFING 5444 2028

* Fully Insured

0438 632 219

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Classifieds 1300 558 385

BendigoWeekly

License No. 32710

CIRCULATING TO

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

544 33 999 4 Nolan Street, Bendigo

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

Green Waste Green Waste Special

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

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

OVER 38,200

0423 402 474

HOMES EACH WEEK

STORAGE

SHEARING

ASH HOOPER SHEARING

Phone 0408 506 159 Lic#23529

Plumbing Established in Bendigo for over 30 years

Maintenance Hot water repairs Gas fitting

10 SIZES FROM $20 PER WEEK Free Use of Courtesy Trailer 7 Days Access & On-Site Electronic Surveillance Security NEW AND USED BOXES AND PACKING MATERIALS AVAILABLE

Free Quotes LIC: 13869

Obligation Free Quotes Reliable & Trustworthy Service

Call 0400 038 291

TREE REMOVAL & MAINTENANCE

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

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

JUDD’S TREE LOPPING Phone Leigh & Rob 0417 545 193

Lic. No. 38598

Ph: 0418 394 308 UN

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

Ph 5446 1535 www.dunstonebrosplumbing.com.au

PO Box 54, Eaglehawk

Ph: 0418 547 796

Lic#37911

Telephone: 1300 558 385 (local call) 9am-5pm Fax: 5441 4416 In Person: 172 McIvor Hwy, Bendigo Mail: Include your name, address and phone number. Bendigo Weekly P.O Box 324 Bendigo 3552 Email: Include your name, address and phone number. classifieds@bendigopublishing.com Deadlines: Free For Sale: 5pm Wednesday

All other Classifieds: 3pm Thursday We accept payment by

Cheques, money orders and cash payments can be posted or hand delivered to our office.

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38,200 COPIES

WEED CONTROL

of the Bendigo Weekly are distributed, free of charge, to homes and businesses throughout Bendigo and the surrounding region.

• Sites Cleared & Levelled • Trenching & Drainage • Pools & Postholes • Weed Spraying • Boom & Handgun • Gorse & Blackberry • Vegetation Removal

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

Phone: 03 5439 3504 Mobile: 0409 968 977

TREE LOPPING

SMITHS

Services Offered

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

To advertise in this section contact our classifieds department

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

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Quality tree and Stump Removal

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

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The Bendigo Weekly is the most widely read newspaper in the city. Each week,

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CENTRAL VIC

• Drain Cleaning • Hotwater Services • Leaking Taps & Toilets • Roofing & Spouting • Plumbing Maintenance

It’s easy to place a classified advertisement in the

STONE MASONS

TREE LOPPING

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

Shearing/Crutching Trailer Available

5448 4499

BENDIGO 87-89 MIDLAND HWY www.centrestateselfstorage.com

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Property Guide Classifieds: 11am Thursday

Bendigo

John Cross New homes Ren nov vat atio tio iions ons Renovations

SPOUT CLEANING

& MAINTENANCE SERVICES

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

Lic#100122

SPOUT CLEANING

David Smith

0427 506 160

...get the market you’re missing...

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FOR SALE

10 PIN Bowling Balls, 6 avail, $10 each or $50 lot Ph. 0497 581 054

BED, King single, electric adjustable health bed, Excellent condition, with lambswool cover. $600 Ph 0439 995 573

1 CHROME Kitchen chair, brown vinyl $15 Ph. 5443 6109

2 DRAW filing cabinet, 100 files inc, $50 ono Ph 0418 454 060

3 CHILDS bikes, suit ages 7-10 $15 ea Ph 0409 974 492

BLANKETS

Handmade Childrens Polar fleece, Assorted prints, apprx 1.5x1m $25 Ph 0409 959 829 BRICKS 340 used & 90 pavers $100 Phone 5446 1310

3 DINING chairs, bone vinyl $60 Ph. 5443 6109

4 FLEUR dining chairs, 60s style olive vinyl $80 Ph. 5443 6109 6 KITCHEN Chairs with padded seats $5 each Ph. 5442 3873.

ANZAC 2015 20c Coins, mint cond, $9each Phone 0497 581 054

CANE Settee, Vintage, Strengthened base, top quality feather mattress, no broken slats. VGC $625 Ph 5449 3742 CHAIR 1920's swing back, $30 ono Ph 5443 5530

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

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

FOR SALE

BABY basinette, stand, + Mattress, Cane, $35 Ph 5448 8523

CHEST of White Drawers, 79mm H x 42 W x 39 D, $20 Ph 0417 349 385

BALTIC flooring 3mx150x20mm, 10 for $100 Ph 5446 1310

CHILD safety bed guard rail EC $30 54497904

BBQ 4 burner, $50 Phone 5443 6611

FOR SALE

COUCHES (x2) 4 seats, cushions, blue & fawn, $100 Ph 0469 272 894

LADIES slippers, new, size 7 $10 Ph. 0476 077 570

OFFICE chair, black $5 Ph. 5449 6726

RIOBI Blower, electric, brand new $50 ONO Phone 0439 280 682

VACUUM Cleaner, Hoover, GC. $60 Ph 5447 7050

DEB dress, beautiful detail, full tulle, corset back, latest season, size 8-12, $500 Phone 0400 969 428

LEATHER Jackets, mens, 1 med, 1 large $45 each Ph 5447 7050

OLD Clock, Westlock, kitchen clock. $60 Ph 5448 8523

RUBIX Cube, with how to solve book $20 Phone 5447 8573

LOUNGE suite, 2 arm chairs, 2 seater lounges $100 Ph 0451 452 263

OUTDOOR setting, 4 cane chairs + glass top table, $90 Ph 0407 046 861

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

WESTINGHOUSE 420L 2 door, Frost free Fridge /Freezer, Brand new Paid $915 Sell $750 Phone 5407 1777

POLISHED Wood Dresser, 6x6ft, 4 stainless glass windows, 4 drawers, 4 wooden doors, $400 ONO Ph 5442 2480

SANYO Microwave, Excellent condition $70 Phone 0402 403 569

DOGS bunk bed for small - medium dog $25 Phone 5443 5530 DOUBLE sided single bed pole, ex cond $20 Ph 0466 269 948

FOR SALE

BASSINETTE in Good condition, with mattress. $50 Ph 0410 004 328

FOR SALE

DISPLAY Cabinet, pine, glass doors, EC $100 Phone 0402 403 569

CLOTHES Airer, on wheels, folding, $10 Ph 0417 349 385 COLLECTIBLE Transformer figurines, 5 avail, $18 each Ph 0497 581 054

FOR SALE

AMMO *RIMFIRE *CENTRE FIRE *SHOT GUN

NOW AVAILABLE

AUSTRALIAN SHEARING SUPPLIES 583 MIDLAND HWY - HUNTLY ENQUIRIES WELCOME 8:30-5:30 MON-FRI 9-12 SAT

DRESS shirt, pure cotton, small size $5 Ph. 0476 077 570 DVD Player, portable, 2 screens, & carry case $60 Ph 5447 7050 DVD'S assorted Kiefer Sutherland $5each Phone 5449 6726 ENGLISH Cottage biscuit barrel $25 Phone 0466 269 948 ENGLISH cottage musical teapot VGC $35 Phone 0466 269 948

CHEAP REDGUM SPLIT FIREWOOD

For further details Phone Clint 0427 349 549 FIREWOOD

FOR SALE

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

FIREWOOD Dry, split, mainly Box, some Ironbark, $120 per c/m del. Large bag kindling $10. Ph 0409 333 907

FIREWOOD

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

Red's Redgum firewood $120p/m. Pick Up or Delivery $145 Open 24/7. Phone 0427 353 939

Quality Dry Grey & Yellow Box Del $120/m Local Ph 0448 186 691 FISHING rod, Gladiator Fresh spin 2.1M New, $60 Ph 0439 280 682

FRIDGES

Lockwood dead locks 303 $90.90 250 pack window packers $17.30 180 cm Black Star pickets $5.80 Eastwing claw hammer $49.70 Bessey GZ30k clamp $49.50 Bessey aviation tin snips $24.00 Gap filler 28 grams $1.50

FOR SALE

MOUNTAIN bike, ladies, gears, GC Over $750 Sell $60 Ph 5447 8573

PRINTER, Cannon, MP610 + remaining ink $50 Ph 0419 375 053

MOWER Ride-on, ROVER Colt. New MOtor, Good cond, $600 Ph 5442 2038

Q/S quilted bedspread, Latte Colour, As new $50 Ph 0402 403 569

good Phone

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

JOINED FORCES GALA HARDWARE AND TOOLS & SPENCER TOOLS AND ELECTRICAL

Cement mixer $399.00 Diamond core drills from $199.00 Jack hammer 1400 watt $249.00 Concrete vibrator Hand held $229.00 Plaster board lifter $229.00 Petrol Engine 6.5 hp From $139.00 Ute cranes 900 kg $199.00

FIREWOOD

GLASS coffee table EC $40 5449 7904

CALL TERRY 0406 039 221

PRESSED tin sheets, 1800x600 $10 each Ph 5446 1210

Open day Saturday 9- 3 pm with a free sausage sizzle • 150 Murphy street Bendigo East • Ph 5444 1717 or Gary 0419 348 708

Grey box and Yellow box $105 per metre Phone 0408 328 136

FIREWOOD

QUALITY FIREWOOD DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR! FROM 1 CUBIC METRE TO 12 CUBIC METRES QUICK DELIVERY IN THE BENDIGO AND SURROUNDING AREAS

NEW TO BENDIGO

FIREWOOD

FOLDING Bed, condition $25 0409 974 492

PORTA Potty Coleman large flush, as new $50 Ph 5446 3820

FOR SALE

FIREWOOD

F R I D G E o n l y Westinghouse, 250L $100 Ph. 5446 9284

BENDIGO’S BENDIGO’S BEST BURNING BURNING BEST WOOD!!

MOBILITY Scooter, Excellent cond, front + back carry baskets with charging equipment $600 Ph 0428 594 082 MOBILITY Scooter, shop rider model 888ER, Ex cond, selling at half of new price ono must sell Ph 0438 861 070

Grey box, $130 per C/M, Delivered Bendigo. Ph 0427 304 600 Murray River Red Gum 14m Split, $1300 Ph 0429 822 816

MENS jacket, size S-M, light weight, grey tones, EC, $20 0476 077 570

NILFISK backpack vacuum cleaner $50 Ph 0417 349 385

HAND knitted wool cable jumper, XL, worn once, $20 Ph 5448 8523 HARDWOOD 200ft 4x3's, 4x2's etc, straight $100 the lot Ph 5446 1310

RECLINER Lounge Chair (2) beige velour, good condition, $250 ono Phone 5444 1424

Store Well with Stilwell

Containers FORLE SA

JOLLY Jumper, VGC $30 Ph 5447 7532 KENWOOD Chef 4.6L plastic bowl, new. $50 Phone 0419 375 053

Containers can be custom fitted with shelves, benches, windows, side doors, electricity, insulation & air-conditioning.

KENWOOD chef mixmaster, older model, VGC, $90 Ph 5442 8822

51 Ryalls Lane, Strathfieldsaye. • Ph 5439 5512 • Mob 0409 957 014

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

WANTED CARS WANTED FOR SCRAP

SHRUBS, (Pine) Established Shrubs, $5 each Sat & Sun, 239 Napier St, Bendigo.

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

SIEVED TOP SOIL

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

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

SOIL

Compost with manures and straw mix. Can deliver Bgo or pick up. Ph 0427 304 600 STEAM Mop, used once $30 Ph 0409 974 492 SUITCASE, black, 65cm $5 Ph. 5449 6726 TEAK Dining Ext Table with 4 chairs. All in EC $300 Ph 5443 1749 or 0458 592 218

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

ALL SCRAP WANTED

WANTED TO BUY

CASH

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

OLD Bendigo Pottery pre 1950, frogs, rabbits, dogs, koalas, vase's, Demijohns etc Phone 0452 264 661

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

TV Cabinet, as new, swivel top, glass shelf $60 ono Ph 5443 5530

OLD ceramic electric jug or kettle, with or without lids, as they may also be of value. Ph 4433 1876 or 0413 461 974

TWO king single beds, inner spring mtrs, trundle frame $100ec 0451 452 263

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

CLEARING SALES

to suit all yourr needs!

HITACHI Washing Machine $50 Ph. 5442 3873

ADVERTISE FOR 4 WEEKS - ONLY $25*

SHOWER base + sliding shower door $30 Ph 5446 3820

WHITE bath, Good Condition $20 Ph 5446 3820

NAME:.................................................................

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

Wednesday August 26th, 3pm Individual or estate lots accepted

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

Auction Sat 1st August

8.30 Viewing - 10.00am Start Church St, Eaglehawk Books bric a brac, clothes glassware, bookcases, lounges, collectable movie equipment q p

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LIVESTOCK

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LIVESTOCK

ALPACAS, all colours, herd reduction, from $300 Phone 0419 116 952 CATTLE Dexter, 1 stud bull, 2 cows in calf $850 per cow, $1000 for bull, 2 calves weined $350 Phone 0419 116 952

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DOVES

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White, $5 each Phone 0419 188 092

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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 Female, 3 years, 5 months

Betty

Greyhound

Hi, my name is Betty and I am the happiest dog in the world. I love other dogs and am friendly to everyone I meet. I would love my forever home to be with an active family who is on the go and preferably with another dog who I can play with. Even though I am playful and energetic, I have very good manners. I am also toilet trained. Please come and meet me, I have so much love to give.

When I arrived here at the shelter I was not a happy camper! I have now settled down and relaxed. I have become quite a cheeky young man who likes cuddles and play. I am quite the explorer too, I like to know whats going on around the place. My coat will need a regular brush to keep the knots away. Come and visit soon, I’ll show you around.

CAMPER Van, sleeps 4, gas cook top, sink, ec canvas, lge annex, no rego $2300 ono Phone 0409 865 198

TRAILERS

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Miners play to strength

By JOEL PETERSON

THE Bendigo Fighting Miners’ finals clash with top-of-the-table Cerberus this weekend will be a battle of contrasting styles, according to Miners coach Alan Saville. The Miners finished second on the Victorian Rugby Union second division B-grade ladder after winning 11 of its 13 matches, while Cerberus ended up undefeated on top of the table. Bendigo has been in sterling form in the past two weeks, smashing Puckapunyal by 93 points before belting Melbourne Chargers 74-0 in last weekend’s final home and away fixture. The match, to be played in Hastings, will see the Miners’ huge front pack tackle the home side’s speed. “We’re always happy to make finals, this is the time of year you play to be involved in,” Saville said. “The boys have showed really

good composure in the last few weeks and have put in some good performances. “Some of our juniors have really stepped up. The likes of Ryan Spedding has made his mark at a really tough position at fly-half, which is great for the club and for him.” The Cerberus backs present a stark contrasts to Bendigo’s huge front pack, posing a speed versus strength showdown. Saville is hoping that the conditions on game day favour his side. “I think it is a real 50/50 proposition, they have really sharp, quick backs against our size,” he said. “The conditions could work to our advantage. If it is wet their speed may not be as effective, but if it is a dry track that plays into their hands.” The Miners’ preparation has been excellent, with the entire squad ready to roll come Saturday. “We have been working on our

MIGHTY MINERS: The weekend’s clash will be about speed versus strength. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN structures for a quite a few weeks now and certainly feel we are playing well, so we head into the game feeling good,” Saville said.

Netball juniors a winner GOLDEN City Netball Association’s Christine Perry has been recognised for her work setting up a junior netball team for Karen refugee students with a national award. Perry was honoured with one of seven Australian Post One Netball awards, rewarding those who go above and beyond to create and support inclusive netball environments. The Dreamstars netball teams play in Golden City Netball Association competitions at the association’s Bendigo Stadium courts. The players begin with little or no English and no sporting background when they start with the club. Perry says they never miss a training session and play with smiles on their

“One of the great things about the club is that the boys are always ready to step up for finals. We have had a lot of success over the years,

and we want to continue that.” Saturday’s match kicks off at 1.30 At Cerberus’ home ground in Hastings.

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ALL SMILES: Christine Perry’s happy team. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN faces regardless of the result of the match. The players have largely relied on Christine and her family to transport them to and from training and matches, while Murrabit and Wedderburn netball clubs donated uniforms. “These girls have been an inspiration from the day they first joined and I

feel lucky to be involved with them,” Perry said. “I love netball… and I really love my girls.” Australia Post’s Greg Sutherland congratulated Perry on the award, saying the program was fantastic for the community. “Congratulations to Christine who is creating new opportunities for players through her work

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Final roar for Tigers coach By JOEL PETERSON

THE race for the final Bendigo Football League finals spot got all the more perplexing this week, with Kyneton Tigers coach Mark Adamson and the club parting ways on Tuesday. Tigers president Rob Waters announced the decision via the club’s website, saying Adamson had “failed to meet the standards required to be the leader” of the club. Adamson, 40, had coached the club for two years after being appointed as coach in July, 2013 on a contract running until the end of this season. He left a role with Bendigo Gold to take up the top job at Tigerland, and also coached Golden Square to the first of its five consecutive flags in 2009. Tigers forward and former Bendigo interleague representative Luke Beattie will take over as coach for the remaining four rounds

of the Bendigo Football Netball League season, beginning when the Tigers travel to Strathfieldsaye on Saturday. “Mark Adamson is no longer the coach of the Kyneton Football Netball Club,” Waters said in a statement. “The club decided to end its association with Mark after he failed to meet the standards required to be the leader of the Tigers. It’s a disappointing end for all concerned. “Luke Beattie has been named interim coach for the remainder of the season. Luke is a Kyneton premiership player, he was an assistant coach at Sunbury in a premiership season and also coached Daylesford to premiership success. “We have great confidence in Luke moving forward.” Kyneton finished seventh on the table last year, winning six games under Adamson, and is a game clear within the five after round 14 of this season.

Junior cyclists are Bendigo bound HUNDREDS of Victoria’s best junior cyclists will return to Bendigo this October for the Victorian Schools Cycling Championships. The titles were held in Bendigo for the first time last year and following a successful event will return on the weekend of October 9. More than 700 students from across the state competed at the 2014 event in BMX, mountain bike and road race events across the city. Cycling Victoria, which runs the event, is expecting more participation this year. “We are thrilled that the City of Greater Bendigo, the Bendigo and District Cycling Club, Bendigo BMX Club and Bendigo MTB Club are supporting the event again in 2015,” Cycling Victoria development manager Mark Drehlich said. “The VSCC provides a safe and inclusive environment for students to experience the thrill of bike racing. Many of our star elite cyclists competed in the VSCC as juniors.”

The three-day event starts with the BMX state final on Friday, October 9 at the Eaglehawk BMX park on Cal Gully Road. Mountain bike action then returns to Spring Gully on Saturday, October 10, with the road race finals to be held on a CBD criterium course on the final day of the event. “Our partnership with Cycling Victoria is highly valued as we continue to attract and retain high calibre events to Bendigo,” City of Greater Bendigo major events manager Terry Karamaloudis said. “Cycling is growing in popularity at a very rapid rate and showcasing the championships in Bendigo really does help encourage active participation in a healthy lifestyle.” YOUNG TALENT: Action from the VSCC Road Bendigo Zone Finals at Huntly on Thursday. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

The Kyneton move wasn’t the only attention-grabbing coaching news in the last week, after Kangaroo Flat made somewhat a surprise move to re-appoint coach Jason Stevens as senior coach for 2015 five weeks out from the end of the season. The Roos have been largely disappointing this season, winning only five of 14 games, including consecutive thrashings at the hands of Golden Square, Eaglehawk and Sandhurst over its last three games by an average of 77 points. Stevens has recruited strongly over the past two seasons but his charges have failed to deliver on the field this season. The move was soured by the resignation of Paul Brooks as Flat president, replaced in the role by Greg McClure. Flat takes on South Bendigo on Saturday in what is a must-win game. The Roos sit a game and a large percentage gap outside the

GONE: Mark Adamson was coach for two years. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN top five, in eighth position. In other games, sixth-placed Castlemaine tackles Sandhurst, Eaglehawk hosts seventh-placed

Gisborne and Maryborough faces Golden Square at the earlier time of 1.10pm after the Magpies forfeited the reserves contest.

Kerryn back with Spirit From Page 36 “I had a focus to not let that happen again and to focus on doing what I do well, which seemed to work.” Like Spirit teammate Heather Oliver has in past SEABL seasons, Harrington is hoping her strong Lady Braves form can translate into a good WNBL campaign with the Spirit. “I haven’t played with the spirit for a number of years so I am really excited about coming back and playing, all my family and friends are from Bendigo which means a lot to me,” she said. “Bendigo, especially the basketball community, has something very unique in that you can play in a regional area that is your home town in a national league as well as SEABL. “We are very fortunate, and sometimes we take that for granted but it is huge to be able to be based here year-round.” While she is excited to play with her hometown WNBL team, Harrington is making sure she does not forget her current goal of a deep play off run with the Lady Braves. ”We had the opportunity for a home final last year and we didn’t necessarily play poorly but we didn’t play well enough to get over the line,” she said. “Hopefully if we get that opportunity again we will go one better than last year.”

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SPORTS Chaplaincy is the name of the game in the Bendigo Football Netball League this weekend. AFL Central Victoria’s four leagues – The Bendigo, Loddon Valley. Heathcote District Football Netball leagues and the North central Football League will all be partaking in sports chaplaincy round this weekend to raise awareness of the services available to local clubs. Sports Chaplaincy Australia manages the services available to clubs, with several appointing chaplains or welfare

Communities have a way of coming together officers, and in a first AFLCV is aiming to raise enough money to have a chaplain on call for its local leagues at all times. Golden Square has been a longtime leader with Bruce Claridge involved in the club for many years. Approximately a third of the clubs within the local region have chaplaincy services in place. The Bendigo Umpires As-

SUPPORT: Dale Lowry’s Golden Square tackles Maryborough as part of Sports Chaplaincy Round. sociation also appointed a chaplain this year, with wellknown umpire Dale Caldwell taking up the role. “We have consistently seen sports chaplains provide essential leadership both across our region and across the country in recent times,” AFLCV’s Paul Hamilton said. “It was a sports chaplain that provided essential knowledge and care at the Adelaide FC in the wake of their coach’s death.

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a club chaplain at any time. If a club has a critical incident, traumatic loss, severe injury or difficult moment a crisis care chaplain can provide pastoral care and assist with professional referral if required. Clubs within the AFL Central Victoria region have been asked to raise $400 to $500 to assist with funding this service and the Bendigo Bank will match every dollar raised by clubs.

THE Loddon Valley Football League heads into its penultimate round this weekend with spots in the league’s finals series very much up for grabs. Mathematically, every side from thirdplaced Bears LagoonSerpentine to sixth placed Marong could miss finals dependant on results, but the real race is between the Panthers and the sides in fourth and fifth respectively, Mitiamo and Calivil United. The Superroos play a rampaging Bridgewater this weekend before heading to Backhaus Oval in round 18 to play a much-improved YCW. Calivil faces YCW this week before tackling the Bears next week, while Marong takes on Bears Lagoon Serpentine this week before travelling to Inglewood next week to take on the Blues. Mitiamo and Calivil are locked together with 28 points, while Marong are sixth on 24 points and 17 percentage

points adrift of a finals spot. Bears would need catastrophic results from its last two games, two wins and a massive 30 per cent clear of Marong.

BLOCKBUSTER LOOMS HUNTLY clashes with Colbinabbin in a blockbuster Heathcote District Football League game this weekend that could see the winning side stitch up a double chance in the 2015 finals. The Grasshoppers are in the box seat with a massive 54 per cent advantage over Huntly, but the two sides are locked together on nine wins. The Hawks have the bye next week before facing Elmore in round 18, while Colbinabbin faces the Bloods and the Saints over its last two weeks, both games it would expect to win comfortably. In other HDFL round 16 games top side Leitchville-Gunbower plays bottom side Heathcote, LBU hosts Elmore and White Hills travels to Toolleen to tackle Mount Pleasant.

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Back in the team

By JOEL PETERSON

SEVEN years after she last played for her hometown Women’s National Basketball League club, Kerryn Harrington is gearing up to play for the Bendigo Spirit this season knowing she is finally getting the best out of herself. Dogged by injuries throughout her young career, the 23-year-old has again excelled with the Bendigo Lady Braves this season and will make a return to Spirit colours this WNBL season. The next few months will be plenty busy for Harrington, with the South East Australian Basketball League season drawing to a close while her WNBL preparation gets under way and she juggles her final year of a bachelor degree at university as well as work commitments. Speaking to the Weekly this week, Harrington says she has found a balance both on- and off-court after a frustrating run of injuries over the last few years, and

is enjoying the game more than ever. “I had a frustrating run with injuries with my knee and some other things and took the season before last year off from WNBL and that probably ended up be-

Now I’m enjoying it more than ever ing the best thing I could have done,” she said. “It allowed me to find that balance and realise there were things outside of basketball and not put so much pressure on myself and whether I had a good game or a good season. “It was a really hard decision to make at the time, but having the year off and playing netball for a season gave me that break from the game and now I’m enjoying it more than ever.” Although she main-

tains basketball is still her first love, Harrington’s newfound passions away from the game have represented a big change from a basketball life that has been flatout since she was 15. She has taken a leadership role on with the Lady Braves this season, especially during the absences of Tessa Lavey, Kelly Wilson and Elyse Penaluna and has thrived in it. There is no better evidence of that than her 41-point masterpiece last weekend that saw her claim SEABL player of the week honours as Bendigo crushed Canberra. “The team has played well without one or two players because we do have that depth of talent,” she said. “We had a similar situation earlier in the year without the Opals girls and I probably put too much on myself to take up that slack and it blew up in my face, I had probably my worst game for the season.

TURNING POINT: Kerryn Harrington is excited to be on board with the Spirit. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN.

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