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ISSUE 928 FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2015

“ The independent umpire has given their decision, and I am hoping that people will respect and accept that.”

- Cr Peter Cox

APPROVED NEW LIGHT: An artist’s impression of the proposed mosque.

VCAT gives mosque the go-ahead

By PETER KENNEDY

GREATER Bendigo mayor Peter Cox has appealed for greater respect and understanding after an independent panel yesterday announced it had approved plans for Bendigo’s first mosque, to be built on a site at East Bendigo.

Welcoming the announcement, Cr Cox called on those who had been opposed to the project to respect the decision of the Victorian

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Civil and Administrative Tribunal, the initial decision of council, and of the need to move forward in a very respectful way and engage.

“We live in a democratic society where Australians respect other people’s beliefs,” he said.

Cr Cox acknowledged the rights of people to oppose the mosque ap-

plication, and that the process had been a drain on council both financially and of staff and councillors’ time, but said he was disappointed at suggestions opponents could be looking to continue to fight against the proposed mosque.

“The independent umpire has given their decision, and I am hop-

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ing that people will respect and accept that,” he said.

Cr Cox said it was important to note that protests against the mosque, planned for a site on Rowena Parade, East Bendigo, had involved a vocal minority, and that the vast majority of locals support the mosque, but more importantly

they support the right of people to practice their religion.

He dismissed attempts to link mosques with conflicts around the world, pointing out they are two separate issues, and said council had known from the outset that people from across Australia had been trying to influence Bendigo people on the way they think.

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THE peak body representing Australia’s urban development industry has called for a major shakeup of the country’s tax system.

In its submission to the Federal Tax White Paper process, the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) has called for a shift in the composition of the tax system away from inefficient and damaging taxes such as stamp duty and large up front developer levies on new housing, to more efficient taxes such as a broadened GST, and a broad, low rate land tax.

UDIA national president Cameron Shephard said given the challenges facing the economy, government budgets, and housing affordability, Australia could not afford inaction on tax.

“A great deal of Australia’s economic potential is being held back and squandered by a tax system that has failed to keep up with the times,” Mr Shephard said.

“Inefficient taxes and charges are dragging on economic growth and productivity, holding back jobs, and worsening Australia’s housing affordability crisis.

“Stamp duties are well known to be among the least efficient and most economically damaging taxes available to governments, and there is strong and growing consensus across the community about the need for governments to replace them with something better.

“They reduce labour mobility and productivity by locking people into a certain location, and along with other high up front taxes and charges, reduce housing affordability and the supply of new housing.

“In contrast, the GST and taxes on the value of land are widely recognised as being much more efficient from an economic perspective, particularly when applied across a broad base.”

“Phasing out stamp duty in favour of a broader based GST, and broad based, lower rate land taxes could deliver real dividends for economic growth and productivity, and housing affordability and supply.

“Now, more than ever before, is the time for governments to act on tax reform,” Mr Shephard said.

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INTEREST rates remain on hold after this week’s Reserve Bank of Australia board meeting, with the official cash rate at a miserly two per cent.

In a statement released after Tuesday’s meeting, Reserve Bank governor Glenn Stevens said the global economy is expanding at a moderate pace, but some key commodity prices are much lower than a year ago.

He said information suggests that the Australia economy has continued to grow, and while the rate of growth has been somewhat below longerterm averages, it has been associated with somewhat stronger growth of employment and a steady rate of unemployment over the past year.

Inflation is forecast to remain consistent with the target over the next one to two years, even with a lower exchange rate.

In such circumstances, monetary policy needs to be accommodative. Low interest rates are acting to support borrowing and spending. Credit is recording moderate growth overall, with growth in lending to the housing market broadly steady over recent months.

ELDERS Bendigo has a large family home set on an equally generous 1162 square metre block set for auction on Saturday from 11.30am.

The four bedroom home at 3 Richards Street, Eaglehawk is within walking distance of the Eaglehawk shops, and has been tastefully renovated, featuring two living areas, air conditioning and ducted gas heating for year round comfort, the property also has a large shed with concrete floor and power that agents say could be the ultimate man cave.

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This property is ripe and ready for renovation, offering three bedrooms, two-way bathroom, large kitchen and is close to local shops and the centre of Bendigo.

Ellis Nuttall Real Estate has a neat two-bedroom home at 11-13 Belladonna Rise Kangaroo Flat to auction from 11am Saturday.

Set on a massive 2415 square metre allotment with great shedding options in a new residential area, there’s enormous potential for possible subdivision (STCA).

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Chapman stands firm

By PETER KENNEDY

CITY of Greater Bendigo councillor Elise Chapman has declined to apologise for sending a graphic tweet at the start of the year, after an independent panel found she should do so.

The defiant Lockwood Ward councillor has instead opted to seek a review of the decision that found her in breach of three clauses of the council’s Code of Conduct.

The panel’s determination was tabled at Wednesday’s City

of Greater Bendigo council meeting, and found that pursuant to Section 81J of the Local Government Act, Cr Chapman was guilty of misconduct and that she should be reprimanded.

The determination also stated that Cr Chapman should make an unreserved apology to the council and the Bendigo community.

The council has also been requested to review its Councillor Code of Conduct and its policies.

Offered an opportunity by

mayor Peter Cox to apologise during Wednesday’s meeting, Cr Chapman instead informed the meeting that she had lodged a request for the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal to review the panel’s decision.

The council has determined to not make the complete report into Cr Chapman’s conduct public, and there was no debate on the matter at the meeting.

Cr Chapman had earlier sought to make an apology to a council meeting back in March, but was blocked by procedural

red tape.

Back then, her written statement, prepared with assistance from Cr Cox, had included an apology, an explanation and information about the incident which included a tweet of a graphic image involving the genital mutilation of young girls.

That earlier apology, which has never been presented to councillors, remains on view at www.bendigoweekly.com.au NO APOLOGY: Elise Chapman.

TAKING A STAND AGAINST VIOLENCE BENDIGO Community Health Services is taking a stand against family violence.

The organisation will provide staff with specialised Take A Stand training from Monday, aimed at supporting staff to identify gender inequality and respond to those dealing with family violence.

CEO Kim Sykes said 68 families referred to the organisation’s Family Support Program have identified violence as an issue which impacts on their lives.

“Clearly, this issue needs total community commitment if we are to change such concerning trends.,” she said.

Ms Sykes said Bendigo Community Health Services had a social responsibility as a community advocate to lead the way in ending family violence.

REBEL: Jim Evans at the event in 2013. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Red rebels gear up for a rebellion ALTHOUGH it happened well over 160 years ago the Red Ribbon Rebellion was a turning point in Bendigo’s colourful gold rush history.

Originally held in 1853, this peaceful protest march was directed against the payment of what the diggers called a tax – a licence fee for the right to search for gold on Crown Land.

The diggers had to pay 30 shillings per month for the licence regardless of whether they found gold or not, and the licence was used by police to intimidate the diggers.

As a result, diggers took to

wearing red ribbons as a symbol of their protest and many thousands of them signed a petition to Joseph La Trobe, the then Governor of Victoria, asking that the fee be reduced to 10 shillings a month.

The Governor rejected the petition in early August, which led to thousands of diggers deciding to hold a peaceful protest on August 27.

The crowd surrounded Camp Hill (in Rosalind Park) where a delegation met with Commissioners Wright and Panton to offer them 10 shillings for the September licence.

The commissioners rejected the offer, but no licences were collected in September and this marked the beginning of the end of the licence fee.

The Red Ribbon Rebellion is a shining example of how democracy can work effectively and result in the will of the majority being heard without the need for violence.

“In a world where war and violence are so often considered the only way to settle our differences, it is essential that we remember those moments where peaceful negotiations have delivered the desired result,” Bendigo Historical Soci-

ety president Jim Evans said.

“We see so much violence in the news and even on TV programs, that we often forget what a privilege it is to live in a peaceful society. The Red Ribbon Rebellion re-enactment is a great way to celebrate this privilege, so I would love to see as many people as possible come and join in the re-enactment on the day,” he said.

The re-enactment will take place on Thursday, August 27 at 11.30am, starting in the Bendigo Art Gallery forecourt in View Street. A free sausage sizzle will be held at the end of the event for all participants.

RATES MAIL OUT BEGINS THE City of Greater Bendigo’s annual rates mail out began this week.

56,821 rates notices have been issued this year, expected to raise a total of $99.421 million, including $12.88M from garbage and recycling charges.

Ratepayers who do not pay their rates early can pay in full by February 15, 2016 to avoid

interest penalties.

Alternatively, rates can be paid over four installments on September 30, 2015, November 30, 2015, February 29, 2016 and May 31, 2016.

Ratepayers who pay their rates by September 30, 2015 will receive a 1.5 per cent discount off council rates and charges.

BUSINESS DRIVE FOR THE BUS SMALL business operators in the Bendigo area will be able to access free mentoring, support and government business services when the Small Business Bus visits on Thursday 20 and Friday August 21.

The Bus will be present over the two days for Bendigo Small Business Festival which commenced on July 29 – a key part of the popular Small Business Festival Victoria, now in its tenth year, which will showcase over 350 free and low-cost business events around the state throughout August.

Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade Philip Dalidakis said this year the Andrews Labor Government had doubled its mobile support for small business with a second Small Business Bus now delivering valuable advice to towns and suburbs across Victoria.

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Organic change for waste

By LAURA HURLEY

The City of Greater Bendigo will trial a fortnightly organic waste kerbside collection service for 2800 households in Kennington, Strathdale, East Bendigo and North Bendigo from September 10.

The trial service will work in conjunction with fortnightly waste collection services throughout the area, with council encouraging community feedback following its commitment to introduce a new organic service to residents in July next year.

Mayor Peter Cox said the introduction of an organics waste service would yield significant savings for the council, as well as having positive impacts on the environment.

“By separating out organic waste through a new organics waste service, the city will not only extend the life of local landfills but will also reduce the council’s current and future financial and environmental liabilities. These must be paid to the state government in the form of a levy on every tonne of waste that we put into our landfills,” Cr Cox said.

“This is a considerable annual payment totalling more than $3.4

million each year, so the more material that can be recycled the better for the ratepayer and the environment.”

Around 50 per cent of waste placed in residents’ rubbish is organic waste, which is currently going straight to landfill and is the biggest cause of methane emissions from landfill sites.

Trial participants will receive a new 240-litre bin as well as a specially designed kitchen caddy to organic waste scraps.

Participants will also receive green compostable caddy liners, which are biodegradable, to dispose of organic waste.

Cr Cox said moving waste services to a fortnightly roster would be a major challenge.

“When the trial commences both waste and organics bins will be collected on a fortnightly basis within the trial area. However recycling collections will continue to operate as they currently do and will not change as a result of the trial,” he said.

“The trial of the new organic system will be the biggest change in the past 30 years in the way residents sort their waste and the way the council collects and disposes of

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it. One of the biggest changes will be a move to fortnightly collections for all bins in the trial area.”

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er Simon Clay said the choice of the trial areas were to include a broad range of demographics across the area, and encouraged community

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Time to have a chat Strathfieldsaye Storm and Bendigo Health will join forces this weekend to promote the cause of organ donation during DonateLife week.

The Storm will encourage members, supporters and the larger football family to have the talk about organ donation when the club hosts Kangaroo Flat at Tannery Lane on Saturday.

“Last year, 1117 Australian lives were transformed through the generosity of 378 deceased organ donors and their families who agreed to donation proceeding,” Storm president Glen Cowling said.

“Nearly 4000 tissue donors helped to improve the lives of more than 5500 tissue transplant recipients, some receiving multiple grafts.”

Cowling said the club sees it as an important community issue to help the 1600 Australians currently on the organ transplant waiting list.

Organ donation experts and volunteers will be on hand to provide information to players and attendees to encourage them to make a decision about organ and tissue donation, and communicate that decision to the people close to them.

water worry: Flood infrastructure may cost councils. local government.”

Mayor Peter Cox said the move, which has been outlined in the revised Victorian Floodplain Management Strategy, would place an unfair burden on ratepayers.

Cr Cox will write to the government warning the proposed change will place a significant burden on Greater Bendigo ratepayers at a time when the government is also demanding that councils keep their costs down.

“It’s nonsensical to be on the one hand demanding a rate cap and then on the other proposing to shift significant costs onto local government,” he said.

“The potential liability for council and the community is significant.

We will need to find millions of dollars to cover the costs.

“Council questions why the government has not considered the merits of the assets remaining the responsibility of the state.

“Given that catchment management authorities have responsibility for waterways and various government authorities have responsibility for the water in them, this seems a very logical option that has yet to be proven otherwise.

“This has clearly been recognised in metropolitan Melbourne with the state government authority, Melbourne Water, retaining such responsibility under the proposed strategy and it puts rural and regional councils at a considerable disadvantage.”

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“Having the chat can make a life-saving difference to people waiting for a transplant. It can be the difference between seeing and being blind or constant medical treatment and a normal life.”

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THE City of Greater Bendigo has lashed out at a state government proposal to make local government responsible for urban flood mitigation infrastructure, such as levee banks.

Speaking at this week’s ordinary meeting of council, Whipstick Ward councillor James Williams labelled the move as “a blatant cost shift” that would put rural and regional councils at a distinct disadvantage to councils covered by Melbourne Water.

He said a better policy would be to better fund catchment management authorities, who have a greater role to play in flood mitigation.

Under the proposal, councils face multi-million dollar charges as their share of maintaining and improving infrastructure such as levee banks.

Cr Williams said the state government had funded the majority of works in the Huntly area, built a sewage farm on the floodplain and contributed to works that had created bottlenecks along existing waterways.

“I‘m very concerned about this piece of proposed legislation and the associated costs,” he said.

“Anyway you look at it, it’s a cost and risk shift in responsibilities to

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El Nino blows in

By JOEL PETERSON

After an unusually cold July, the ever-strengthening El Niño will start to take full effect over the next three months according to the Bureau of Meteorology’s latest climate outlook.

Bendigo shivered through its coldest average July maximum temperatures last month since 2008, and the city’s coldest nights since 2004.

The average July maximum temperature of 11.6ºC was a degree lower than the long-term average, with July’s average minimum temperature 0.9ºC lower than the average of 2.6ºC due to an above average total of 11 nights when the mercury dipped into negative numbers.

The Bendigo Airport weather station also recorded the city’s coldest day in 16

years on July 14, when the mercury only reached 7.1ºC. The cold snap went against a worldwide trend, which saw the globe record its warmest first half of the year on record.

The chill is not expected to continue, with Bendigo likely to exceed median maximum and minimum temperatures over the next three months.

The bureau’s climate out-

look shows Bendigo as having around a 70- per cent chance of warmer than average nights through October, while forecasting Bendigo has an equal likelihood of median rainfall.

Central Victorian farmers are continuing to feel the lack of rainfall, with the bureau’s 13-month rainfall deficiency table now extending throughout most of central Victoria.

Make a date with Arnie THE stage is set for this year’s Blokes Biggest Lunch as it is heads to the Ulumbarra Theatre.

What’s more, there’s a chance to dine out with Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Event organiser Keith Sutherland said the support from the City of Greater Bendigo was also a big plus.

“They are a major sponsor and event caterers have worked out a different package which should enhance the day,” Mr Sutherland said.

“We start off in one of the theatre’s courtyards with a barbecue courtesy of Bendigo Lions Club.

“From there we head inside to the Ulumbarra foyer for the main event which includes former local identity Tony Doherty who will talk about men’s health.”

Mr Doherty is in business with Arnold Schwarzenegger.

“Hume & Iser’s Paul Wooley will talk about his personal prostate journey,” Mr Sutherland said.

He said book tickets early as the venue has a limit of 400 attendees.

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TOP TRIO: Keith Sutherland, Paul Woolley and Stephen Iser. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN venue, word has already got out and about 300 tickets have already been sold,” he said.

Gold sponsors include CoGB, Bendigo Toyota, CBA Bank, St John of God Hospital, media sponsors are Bendigo Weekly and Win TV. Silver sponsors are Bendigo Health, Game Traffic & Contracting, MGR Accountants, Telstra Business Centre and Foundry Hotel Complex.

Mr Sutherland said if anyone wishes to become a sponsor or wanted to donate an auction lot to ring him on 0418 509 430.

He said that lots donated

by Tony Doherty should create quite a deal of interest.

They are a sponsor’s lunch and hall of fame dinner for two hosted by Arnold Schwarzenegger in Melbourne in March next year and a personal photo taken with the Hollywood star.

“We are hoping that after this year’s event we will have raised about $400,000, with the bulk of the funds going to the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia to help find a cure to prostate cancer,” Mr Sutherland said.

The event will be held on Friday, November 27.

Contact the Bendigo Weekly’s Julie Batey for tickets on 5440 2500.

“I appeal to everybody in Bendigo to open their minds, think about their belief systems, the sort of lifestyle that they have and they are free to practice and do what they like…. All we expect is for them to allow other people to do it at the same time,” Cr Cox said.

The City of Greater Bendigo approved a planning permit application for the mosque on June 18, 2014 and the decision was later appealed to VCAT. As part of its ruling, VCAT found no evidence of procedural fairness being denied to the group of applicants (objectors), and no evidence of any significant social or other effects to the community as a result of the development and use of the mosque.

On its planning assessment, VCAT ruled the proposal was an acceptable outcome having regard to the location of the subject land and the suite of planning scheme policies and provisions that apply. It is a good location that, with main road frontages and its relationship to industrial land, will have limited off-site amenity impacts.

VCAT also said that nearby residences would not be “unreasonably affected” by the proposed use and development.

Cr Cox said the council’s role was always to consider the application on planning grounds and the decision by VCAT confirmed council had done so appropriately.

“Council agrees with VCAT’s finding that as a matter of principle, it is entirely appropriate for a major regional city such as Bendigo, which welcomes all faiths and nationalities, to have a purpose-built mosque’,” he said.

Admitting to disappointment at how drawn out the process of arriving at yesterday’s historic ruling had been, Cr Cox said he believed it was now time for everyone to move on.

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dark horse: John Purcell. woman’s sexual peccadillos seems to work for him.

“I had my own bookshop in Mosman for a couple of years and often heard my female customers gossiping,” he laughed.

Apart from immediate family and friends Mr Purcell said the reaction from people he meets socially is generally one of interest when he tells them he is the author of the

Emma series.

“The people who are concerned are the ones I am concerned about,” he said.

Mr Purcell started writing when he was running his book shop.

“I’d spend my days writing and reading and talking books with customers which was overall great fun.

I didn’t go to university but my education comes from books.”

After closing his book shop Mr Purcell went to work part time for Booktopia and is now there full time as their book buyer.

Booktopia is considered one of the most successful online bookshops in Australia.

“There is a supportive relationship between Booktopia and bookshops,” he said.

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A writer to watch at this weekend’s Bendigo Writers Festival is John Purcell. The author of the erotic Emma trilogy, his books are proving immensely popular with female readers.

In what was essentially a response to the highly popular Fifty Shades of Grey series, Mr Purcell decided the time was right to drop the pseudonym of Natasha Walker. In his first book Emma lives next door to an 18-year-old Adonis and well, simply can’t leave him alone.

Mr Purcell initially published his books under the Natasha Walker pseudonym but once he told his wife and mother and some close friends of his secret writing life he realised they weren’t going to cast him out into the wilderness.

“I’d always wanted to publish but there was no joy to be had if I couldn’t be recognised as an author,” he said.

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La Trobe illustration and graphic design lecturer Paul Morris is the exhibition curator. He said the 14 original artworks will be recognisable to many children such as the infamous marsupial of Jackie French’s Diary of a Wombat books.

“I would characterise this show as a solo exhibition that looks like a group show,” Mr Morris said.

“There’s such a beautiful variety of work.

“The challenge for the audience will be picking which works were created with the left hand, which ones with the right.

“His left-handed works are much looser and more fine art-like and very brief in their use of lines, while

when working with the right hand, he uses very graphic techniques, it’s very tight and very stylised.”

Sarah Mayor Cox is the coordinator of the festival’s schools day program, Text Marks the Spot, and she can’t wait to see the children’s reaction when they see Whatley’s original artwork.

“He uses a wide range of mediums to great affect,” she said.

“Bruce originally trained as a graphic artist and it is easy to distinguish the illustrations that are tight and controlled from the works where he has deliberately loosened up his style.”

The exhibition covers Whatley’s first published works in the early 1990s, to his most recent book Fire, another collaboration with Jackie French.

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up and running: Massie Knight, Bendigo Health’s John Mulder, Harry Knight, Trevor Birks and mayor Peter Cox.

Money in the bank The 2015 Bendigo Bank Fun Run will be held Sunday, November 1, with the addition of a new five-kilometre circuit and a half marathon.

This year’s event will include a five-kilometre walk, along with five, 10 and 15-kilometre fun runs as well as the 21km half marathon.

Bendigo Health Foundation events coordinator, Kiri Earl, said a half marathon was always on the cards.

“We have had the half marathon in the planning stage for a while

now, so it’s a natural progression for the event. We can’t wait to see how many people take up the challenge,” she said.

Currently in its ninth year, the Bendigo Bank Fun Run is now one of Bendigo’s premier community events.

A new finishing area will see participants cross the finish line on Pall Mall, before proceeding to Sidney Myer Place for breakfast and presentations.

Last year’s event raised $133,000 for Renal Dialysis for Bendigo

Health and during the previous four years the event raised $425,000 across various departments.

This year’s event will see all funds go rehabilitation services.

Early bird registrations are now open until September 12 and a new merchandise range is also available, with a selection of hats, singlets and t-shirts.

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ON April 6, 2008, Massie Knight and his family’s worlds changed forever.

The loving, energetic and stubborn father was revived three times after a single motorcycle accident.

Massie lost control of his motorbike at 100 kilometres per hour, hit a roadside culvert, became airborne and flew metres off the ground into trees.

Massie’s wife, Lisa, and his two children were asked to prepare for the worst and say their farewells, as his shattered and broken body had accumulated a number of life threatening injuries.

However, Massie’s stubborn streak took over.

Lisa remained by his bedside, unwilling to give up.

Every minute that Massie was alive was a bonus, and slowly the minutes turned to hours and the hours to days.

When he woke from his coma, he was told that he was paralysed from the waist down and would never walk again.

His first thought upon receiving this brutal news was to think about racing wheelchairs.

Massie had raced bikes as a junior and racing remained in his blood.

Initially, Massie was in a wheelchair while he worked hard to prove the doctors wrong and walk again.

The significant spinal and nerve damage had led to a lack of control and loss of strength in his

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lower left leg; but finally he was walking with the aid of crutches.

Throughout rehabilitation, Massie had worked hard to gain full mobility of his left leg, but he continued to require support when walking.

Massie had tried getting back riding but couldn’t push down or stand and pedal.

He tried a recumbent but he continued to break bones in his foot and ankle.

Eventually he turned to swimming because it was the only activity in which his leg did not hold him back. Swimming was a compromise as the main goal was to get back riding.

One morning, about two years after the accident, Massie slipped on wet concrete when getting out of his car, breaking his ankle, again.

His right ankle was also damaged in the fall. Massie dragged himself into the house.

When Lisa came home, she was horrified to see Massie shuffling across the floor on his backside.

In emergency, an MRI revealed that he had broken almost every bone in his foot and ankle. That was the final straw.

Massie’s singular focus for the next two years was to remove the leg.

Massie’s first experience upon taking his requests to a panel of surgeons in Melbourne was distressing.

He was given a categorical “no.”

Massie argued, detailing his

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daily struggles and the adverse effect it was having on his selfesteem.

The panel explained that amputation was a failure in medicine.

Massie’s dissatisfaction at their stance led him to search America for amputation specialists and found a suitable surgical hospital.

Massie encountered ongoing difficulties trying to register for the surgery due to the American hospital and insurance system costs, and selecting appropriate dates.

He also continued to explore his options in Australia.

Finally Massie found a surgeon willing to amputate. Three weeks later, the surgeon removed his lower left leg at the base of the femur.

“One of the best days of my life,” Massie said.

Days later he was fitted with a prosthetic leg.

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Seven months later, Massie’s wound developed golden staph with growths, causing considerable discomfort, requiring revision surgery.

Massie was back on the bike in six weeks, and with the modified bike leg, has not looked back.

There have been the occasional setbacks, but not enough to stop Massie from representing Australia in the C3 disabilities category, at world cups and Australian para-cycling events with podium placings and winning the para-cycling C3 Australian road series.

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Thirty-eight applicants were successful in meeting set criteria and will share in $1,131,550 with $377,300 to be allocated in the first year, $377,250 in the second year and $377,000 in the third year.

The new funding program invited all eligible organisations to apply for funding for one, two or three year terms to deliver projects that align with council’s strategic objectives, support community recognition of cultural, historic or nationally significant events and activities, and promote partnerships across organisations and have great potential for lasting community benefit.

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Press on for print One of Australia’s most eminent artists, La Trobe University adjunct professor John Wolseley is watching the fate of the printmaking studio at La Trobe, Bendigo with a keen eye.

A master printmaker Mr Wolseley is well aware of the importance of the printmaking facilities to La Trobe’s art students.

“The craft of printmaking is a vital tool in an artist’s repertoire,” he said.

Wolseley’s concern is a response to the threat in recent times that the studio may become redundant; but 20 of central Victoria’s prominent artists are working hard to save the studio.

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PRESSING TIMES: John Wolseley wants the facilities to stay. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN the helm of the group, field trips and printmaking workshops have been in full swing during the year.

“The resurgence of printmaking reflects an interest in the crafted object with all the textural aspects that that work implies,” she said.

Director of the La Trobe Art Institute Neil Fettling said the response to the workshops has been amazing.

“The word is getting around that

the studio is open again and established artists, art teachers and students are finding their way through the doors,” he said.

“Our aim is to have printmaking once more a part of the official curriculum at La Trobe.”

Fettling added that while multimedia and digital imagery have been at the forefront of students’ interests, some students had lost sight of the

potential of hands-on print making.

He said a “real dynamism” is created when you match the contemporary curriculum with the traditional, studio-based art forms.

“The design world is screaming out for texture. Graphic art looks manufactured by comparison. It is those imperfections that are so wonderful,” he said.

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minding business LAST week we incorrectly named the team above.

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THE Eaglehawk Citizens Brass Band is tuning up to support the Run for Dad. The event is all set for Fathers Day. Band member Louise Wellard said the band is delighted to be able to support this event.

“We will entertain the crowd at the Bendigo Racecourse for this important fundraiser,” she said.

“We will be playing a collection of traditional band music along

with some modern pop.”

The Run for Dad will be held on September 6 with a 7.5 kilometre run starting at 10am followed by a 3.75km walk at 10.30am.

Those who complete the course will be presented with a medal provided by the support of the Poyser Motor Group.

Entries are on line at www.athleticsbendigo.org.au For any further information phone 5443 4644.

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Silly season We know we are in the silly season when Ken Price and Lisa Chesters are given open slather to write unbelievable nonsense.

Ken claims the budget deficit has doubled since the coalition has been in control but fails to mention they had no control over the massive spending spree undertaken in the final years of the Rudd/Gillard government.

Spending on programs like NDIS that go on into the future to name just one, but had failed as usual to put in any measures to pay for them.

As usual Labor can conjure up some seemingly wonderful social initiatives but leave it to the fiscally responsible coalition to find the money to pay for them.

On page five of last week’s Bendigo Weekly Lisa Chesters claimed that family violence was a top focus for Labor, but in her review of an orchestrated Labor conference on page 15 she does not mention this blight on society.

She claimed delegates worked through the critical issues that will make Australia a modern and prosperous nation (no word of family violence).

Lisa claims Labor is standing up for local jobs, but is opposing a free trade agreement that has the potential to create hundreds of thousands of local jobs – why?

Because that is the price Bill Shorten and the Labor party have to pay for union deals like turning back the boats.

The unions like the ETU with Lisa’s backing want to return to the old days when they were exempted from global competition by massive tariff walls.

D Arscott, Kangaroo Flat

Age of entitlement A mere seven weeks ago I found myself fuming in front of my television screen as an imperious Bronwyn Bishop, Speaker of the House, lectured, patronised and insulted one of Australia’s foremost human rights and international law experts, Professor Gillian Triggs on ABC’s Q and A. Astonishingly, Bishop accused Triggs of bias and partisanship while demanding professor Triggs’ resignation as human rights commissioner for revealing the inconvenient truth about Australia’s abusive off-shore detention of asylum seekers.

It seems seven weeks is a long, long time in politics. Having

completely trashed the supposedly independent office of Speaker through breath-taking partisanship to the tune of 393 Labor evictions to seven coalition from the house, the holding of Liberal fundraisers in her parliamentary offices and her born-to-rule extravagance at tax-payers expense, it is Mrs Bishop who has finally tendered her resignation.

Mrs Bishop’s behaviour is emblematic of the rank hypocrisy and ideologically driven double standards of a clueless Abbott federal government which loves to lecture ordinary Australians about the “age of entitlement” and “lifters and leaners”.

Clearly a leaner from Sydney’s exclusive North Shore with a severely inflated sense of entitlement is deserving of “probation” rather than prime ministerial condemnation when exposed for repeated misuse and abuse of parliamentary entitlements to the tune of tens of thousands of dollars.

There have been three enquiries into Australia’s federal parliamentary expenses system since 2001, yet, scandals such as “Choppergate” continue unabated year after year.

Tony Abbott has promised yet another “root and branch” investigation, at further taxpayer expense, just this week.

As an ordinary worker with comparatively very limited “entitlements”, I would hope that my taxes will be well spent this time round, and that all sides of politics will commit to reforming their individual and collective attitudes towards the public purse.

Let’s also hope that Tony Abbott’s self-indulgent penchant for disastrous “captain’s picks” has also run it’s course, for the good of the office of the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the nation.

Michelle Goldsmith, Eaglehawk

Was money used wisely?

Could you (the ratepayer) really spare that additional $2200 you handed to council over the past seven years?

Council spin makes rate increases appear so insignificant.

This year council softened us up claiming the “average” ratepayer only pays an extra $74 as a result of a 4.75 per cent rate increase (“Prices in Line” Bendigo Weekly, July 31).

This figure excludes the garbage charge.

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of a cup. But, from little things, big things grow. Let’s look at the real cost.

For simplicity I’ll use average rate increases for the last council’s four-year term, and the three years of this council – five per cent, or $70 per year.

Accounting for inflation, calculations show that to satisfy council’s demand for money between 2009 and 2015, the “average” 2015 ratepayer is paying an extra $535 per year compared to 2009.

But there’s more. Cumulatively the “average” ratepayer coughed up an additional $2200 over those seven years due to compounding rate rises. To pay that $2200 you had to earn around $3000 before tax.

How does that work? The extra $70 you paid in 2009 you continued to pay each year to 2015; that’s $490 over seven years.

Then in 2010 a new $70 rate increase struck, costing you another $420 over the next six years; then another $70 in 2011 draining $350 over five years; another $70 in 2012 for a further $280 over four years; and so on for each year up to 2015’s $74.

Given there are 55,000 “average” rate assessments handing over $2200, then council took out of residents’ pockets an extra $121 million in rate increases. It certainly contributed little to big projects like the Ulamburra Theatre or the Gallery – overwhelmingly government money.

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Ask yourself these questions.

Did council really need your extra $2200? Did council use your money wisely and efficiently? What outcomes did you enjoy? Could you have used your $2200 better than council?

Ted Coleman, Strathfieldsaye

Council must return to things that matter The Victorian State Government has released the local government Rates Capping Terms of Reference which outlines the Government’s objectives to contain the cost of living in Victoria.

This is while supporting council autonomy and ensuring greater accountability and transparency in local government budgeting and service delivery which is reflective of services that the community needs and demands.

I am not sure that the objective to contain the cost of living while supporting council’s autonomy are compatible objectives.

This council has spent ratepayers’ monies like water, taking on projects and expenditure which will affect the cost to ratepayers going forward, while ignoring the services which ratepayers demand, eg. HACC services, kindergartens, meals on wheels, local pools, Discovery Centre, streets and roads.

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It is also “ironic” that it was the Liberal Kennett Government who capped rates in 1995 after reducing and amalgamating councils.

A Labor Bracks Government who let councils off the hook in 1997 scrapping the cap altogether, and now a Labor Government bringing the cap back after the horse has bolted.

The Municipal Association of Victoria has already opposed the move and made statements “that the costs of running a household were irrelevant to councils’ costs”.

And noted that the Federal Liberal Government had cut funding to Victorian councils by $124 million over three years.

We need councillors that are not ingrained with the mantra of growth and more growth, while ignoring the needs of ratepayers, and not thinking of those who endure the rise after rise of rates with little or no offset in fixed income.

Council sustainability and financial capacity has always been its ratepayers being bled by increased rates year after year.

“This is not about cutting services or staff, it’s about encouraging councils to get back to the things that matter to their community and councils must put a stop to over-the-top executive pay rises and needless waste” (Minister for Local Government).

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Right to respect A quick search of the Bendigo Weekly website reveals more than 100 articles referring to the planned mosque have been published since the paper first broke the story.

And while none of us will ever agree with everything that’s been said, or written, about the proposal, City of Greater Bendigo mayor Peter Cox yesterday rose above all the rhetoric, the hysteria and the headlines that have been companions to this proposal.

At a time when the issue reached its climax, Cr Cox volume down with one simple word.

Respect.

He didn’t say it once during his passionate words to local and metropolitan media assembled on the lawns outside the Bendigo Town Hall. He probably said it a dozen times.

It was a fitting location for such an important announcement. As the chilly winds whipped around the dozen or so media types, an

Editorial Comment Australian flag and an Aboriginal flag hoisted from the grand old building both fluttered proudly on the breeze.

Cr Cox’s call for respect is both timely, appropriate and important.

There have been times in this whole saga where our community was tested and appeared uncomfortable at what was being said and done.

Cr Cox was quick to yesterday defend the rights of those opposed to the mosque to articulate their objections.

But it’s his wishes now that those objectors respect the independent umpire’s ruling and accept the accompanying implications for Bendigo.

It has been difficult to under-

stand the basis for some of the grounds upon which this project was so thoroughly put to the test, but that it has withstood such rigours is something its supporters, and the Bendigo community, should be equally proud of.

Communities to our north, south, east and west have included a mosque, or in some cases, several mosques, for many years, and they have co-existed peacefully as part of communities that celebrate both diversity and inclusiveness.

Fears that establishing a mosque in this city could provide a foundation for anything other than the stated purposes are just that.

Fears.

That the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal has now backed the City of Greater Bendigo’s wishes and intent, and that of the permit applicants, and indeed the overwhelming majority of this city’s peoples, is both appropriate and welcomed.

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A flood of cost-shifting concerns By peter cox City of Greater Bendigo mayor

I am an advocate for lower council rates.

I have always believed rates must be affordable for all and I have been a supporter of the state government’s decision to introduce a rate cap designed to encourage greater efficiencies.

So I am pretty disappointed that the state government is considering asking local government to take on extra cost burdens at this time.

It is not fair and it risks alienating the very people who have been supporting the government’s drive to keep costs down.

A proposed strategy commissioned by the former Napthine government sought to shift responsibility for urban flood mitigation infrastructure, such as levy banks, from the state government to councils.

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very logical option.

This has clearly been recognised in metropolitan Melbourne with the state government authority, Melbourne Water, retaining such responsibility under the proposed strategy.

All water authorities also have fee schemes in place or available to them that fund environmental works.

Given their expertise in water infrastructure and their capacity to levy fees, it is disappointing that this option has not even been considered.

The option put forward in the proposed strategy is once again cost shifting by transferring the responsibility of waterways to local ratepayers.

Perhaps we should not be surprised, though, as all governments of all political persuasions have form in this area.

Examples of cost shifting over the years include:

• State and federal governments failing to keep funding apace with costs associated with the delivery of HACC services • State government underfunding the unit cost per hour for Maternal and Child Health • Increased responsibility for parking facilities around schools • Funding school crossing supervisors despite cuts in state government funding • Funding libraries with less support from the state • Taking on extra responsibility for crime, safety, graffiti and drug programs But it is nonsensical to be on the one hand demanding a rate cap while on the other proposing to shift significant costs onto local government.

The council urges the government to reconsider.

(Source: Rates and Taxes: A Fair Share for Responsible Local Government)

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Word is out in Bendigo Even Steve has been swept up in the joy of the writer’s world

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HE Bendigo Writers Festival is here.

A weekend of words and wisdom and learning and sharing and meeting people who love books.

Bendigo will come alive around the View Street area with crowds of literary types clutching brand new and wellthumbed copies of their favourites.

The festival pays tribute to, and celebrates the value of the written word.

The physical feel of a book is marvellous.

I was brought up with books, thanks to the joys of a local library and a mother keen to impress on me the joy of reading.

I have yet to be convinced of the fun of a tablet or a Kindle device, but you never know.

I don’t mind an iPad for watching videos, but can’t see the need for it in book form.

I have been known to read in the bath. I have also been known on occasion to drop the book in the bath, a pain with a book, but a disaster with an iPad. Anyway, the festival is a chance to mingle with the creatives of the nation, and be entertained by them.

I think if you love books, you’ll love the writers festival.

I must admit I was unsure of the idea, but once involved and attending I was hooked.

The first year I was thrust in as a

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presenter with a crime writer, and I was able to ask all the questions I have ever wanted to ask about the grisly details of writing about unsavoury subjects.

The author was quite a normal person too, which was a surprise given the gore and killing which filled her pages.

I was slotted in to crime last year too, and spoke at length to three writers in the crime genre. I was a serial crime writer interviewer.

So if you’re wondering what to expect, come along and have a look.

Passes are available for the whole weekend, or one day or selected events.

There is coffee and the like, and the

friendly hub where you can mingle.

It’s a gathering of all sorts, for goodness sake I will be there, and a perfect opportunity to while away a cold weekend.

Wool will be in abundance, scarves will be there en-masse, and people keen to have an insight into writing will be there in high volumes.

Start a new chapter in your life, turn a new page on learning, book a spot at the festival.

The Capital is the hub of it all, so hop on to the web to find out more, and see you there.

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PAINTED grass mural in the Library Gardens by environment artist Anthony Sawrey marks the start of the 2015 Write on the Fringe Festival which runs this weekend at the Bendigo Library.

Festival coordinator Maree Tonkin said the 2015 Write on the Fringe festival features a full programme of literary fun and quirky happenings.

“This year the festival committee has commissioned Anthony Sawrey to install a temporary painted grass mural featuring a multi coloured text based pattern titled The Painted Word in the Library Gardens,” she said.

“Anthony creates and designs on outdoor sites using non-toxic organic line marking fluid so it will be an interesting artwork.”

Another highlight will be Fringe Magnets, a participatory project presented by Julie Andrews.

Fringe Magnets is the popular idea of using magnetic words and letters to break through writer’s block.

“In addition Co-Lab will again present the art and words of 40 local

artists and writers, this year’s program is sure to provide many opportunities for the community to engage on all that is on offer at the festival hub – the Bendigo Library,” Ms Tonkin said.

She said the Write on the Fringe festival encourages community connection and creativity and will provide opportunities for the broader community to connect with artists, authors and writers through a range of participatory workshops and presentations.

Festival programs are available from the Capital Theatre, 50 View Street, Bendigo and the Bendigo Library.

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This is a chance for local musos to break into the music industry.

The winner will receive a toolkit for success, comprising two days of recording at Melbourne’s famous Sing Sing studios, a film clip by Oh Yeah Wow, album artwork, printed CDs and the chance of their winning song to feature in a TV ad.

This year the prize also includes the expertise of a dedicated A-team of the industry’s finest including management and mentoring by Chris Robinson, publicity by On The Map PR, radio plugging by Varrasso PR and gig bookings by 123 Agency.

To be eligible, musicians must be from Victoria and submit an original song before August 23.

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Saturday, August 8 The Handmade Market: Rotary Park, High Street, Kangaroo Flat. Opposite Apco. A collection of local handgrown and handmade products, barbecue. 10am to 2pm. Details: 0408 753 671 Saturday Night Dance: Spring Gully Hall, 8pm to midnight. Enjoy great music by Family Rhythm band, a good program and delicious home cooked supper. Raffle and prizes. Admission $9. Proceeds to Relay for Life. Everyone welcome. For more information contact Keith on 5444 2953.

Cemetery, located at 5 Victoria Street, 12.30pm. Aligned to the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Lone Pine victory, the memorial unveiling will be followed by a virtual way graves tour and light refreshments.

Please RSVP your attendance to the Remembrance Parks Central Victoria office by calling 5446 1566 or emailing rsvp@rpcv.com.au.

Further details can be found at www.rpcv. com.au Thursday, August 13 Hymns Alive: Meetings are held fortnightly from 1.30pm to 3pm with afternoon tea provided, at Connect Church Hall, Solomon Street, Bendigo. Details: 5447 8161.

Robin Mann in concert: A singer of faith, hope and love from 7.30pm to 9pm followed by supper and conversation. St Andrews Unit- EXHIBITIONS ing Church, Myers Street, Bendigo. Donation David Snowdon - Life in the slow lane. To August 31. Bob Boutique and Gallery $10 and children free.

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Arts Centre’s State Theatre in front of a panel of industry experts who will choose the winner.

ARIA winner and Melbournebased musician Ella Hooper returns as ambassador.

“It’s such a fun competition to be involved with and a fantastic opportunity for emerging artists to get a leg up,” she said.

“It’s growing in all the right ways – the competition scope is broader and the prize package is huge, so I’m expecting to be blown away by the entries.”

Last year’s competition uncovered indie singer, Héloise. The folk songstress secured airtime for her winning song, This Is Home on radio around the country and sold out her single launch show at The Workers Club.

She also performed at Falls Festival and Melbourne City Mission’s Sleep At The G fundraiser.

To enter, musicians should submit their entry at www.bankofmelbourne.com.au/melbmusicbank before August 23.

cARTel adds to art A

N emerging group of artists called cARTel aims to create new ways to promote artists and their art.

Relying less on the traditional established system, cARTel strives to think outside the box of buildings.

Founder of cARTel Kelly Hartland said the art world is changing.

“Basically, as artists, we need to adapt to this impending, not yet comprehensible change, or die,” she said.

“Which is an astounding position to find ourselves in, watching galleries around Australia struggle or close.

“Where is the hope; the direction?

Yet art is an integral part of humanity.

Imagine life without the arts?”

The arts drive is on the back of the City of Greater Bendigo’s Recommendation 8.

This recommendation, if passed, would have seen the Economic Development Unit, Tourism, the Bendigo Art Gallery, The Capital and Major Events from City Futures become a separate entity to aspire to become a self-funding operation

LANE WORK: The group prepares a mural.

within five years of separation.

“However, the response concluded that the recommendation to separate parts of City Futures into a separate entity was flawed and believed to fragment and stall greater Bendigo’s drive for economic development and jobs drive,” Ms Hartland said.

Founder of the facebook group Bendarts, Hugh Waller, said that had Recommendation 8 been implemented it would have meant nothing less than a huge step backwards.

“It was fantastic to see the majority of council have a true understand-

ing of the value and contribution the arts make to the broader community,” he said.

“Due to the loving support from COGB Arts team of the Chancery Lane project, and also much thanks to the support of local artists trying new and different things, the lane has come alive.” cARTel members Elise Lidgett, Bridget Robertson, Julian Newman and Kelly Hartland produced a paste-up for Chancery Lane depicting local artists standing on a travelator created with the sloping blank wall in mind.

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Orchestra is a festival high note T

HE Bendigo Festival is bringing Orchestra Victoria to the city for a week.

In what is the orchestra’s most ambitious event yet staged in regional Victoria, it will self-produce this dynamic program of performances.

The Bendigo Festival provides endless opportunities for residents to meet the orchestra’s award-winning players, learn and even take part in performances. The festival will see the orchestra do what it does best: inspire through music.

Bendigo Bank’s Robert Musgrove is the man largely behind the festival.

His son Hayden is a classical musician himself, and he went through

Orchestra Victoria’s mOVe! program.

“I have a personal connection to wanting to bring the orchestra back to Bendigo,” Mr Musgrove said.

“This week-long classical music festival allows local kids and musicians of all ages to learn from the orchestra’s talented players.

“They also have access to international level classical musicians they would not meet otherwise.”

As well as watching performances, high school students will have the chance to learn from the Orchestra’s musicians.

Its “On the mOVe!” program allows aspiring musicians to undertake mentoring workshops, and even take part

in performances. Orchestra Victoria has never previously unveiled a weeklong-program of public performances and workshops.

Locals can expect quality music to be echoing out of theatres, art galleries and cafes across town. The festival runs from August 17-22.

Thursday, August 20, 6.30pm On the mOVe Showcase Concert The Capital, 50 View Street, free admission.

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Shakedown wins battle B

ILL Barber and the Blackwood Shakedown has won the 2015 FReeZA PUSH START Battle of the Bands competition.

About 150 people turned out to see blues guitarist Bill Barber, backed by drummer and best mate Brad Locke, book themselves a spot in the regional final in Castlemaine.

Second prize was awarded to alternative rock/punk band Trash Lily, while metalcore band Daywaster took out third place.

Bill, who sings and plays guitar and harmonica, said he was thankful the judges liked what they heard.

“I’ve never played music to win competitions but Brad and I are thrilled to make it through to

the next stage in the competition,” he said.

“I’ve been playing live music since I was nine and have competed in other Battle of the Bands competitions in different areas over the years, but this is the first time I have won.

“We’re looking forward to representing Bendigo in the next stage of the competition.”

Bill and Brad won a gift voucher to a local music store, vocal coaching sessions from Dewar’s Music School.

All participants were also invited to attend a song writing workshop this Saturday at the Bendigo Library with Elliot Hammond from the band Delta Riggs.

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EFORE spending big dollars on the latest heating and cooling appliances to keep you comfortable in your home, have your insulation evaluated and possibly upgraded for sustainable comfort all year round.

Is your ceiling insulated with blow-in insulation commonly used 20 to 30 years ago?

If so, chances are you would benefit from a new joint service offered by two locally owned companies Gutter-Vac and Flat Batts.

In just one day Gutter-Vac’s Adam Isaacs and Flat Batts’ Mark Mitchell can have your home or business more comfortable no matter what the season, warmer in winter, cooler in summer.

“The older style blow-in insulation is not really very effective at keeping heat in or out,” Adam said, while explaining that Gutter-Vac can quickly remove any old inefficient installation before Mark from Flat Batts installs industry compliant, high

performance insulation.

“By increasing the R value (thermal rating) of your ceiling insulation, your heating and cooling appliances are engaged less therefore decreasing the amount of energy you use, which in turn puts more money in your pocket,” Mark said.

Gutter-Vac’s industrial vacuum is also ideal for a variety of cleaning jobs around the home, office or factory including keeping your gutters clear.

It can also be used for water tank and chimney cleans, in fact it can be used for a range of extraction jobs including industrial cleanups.

And best of all, both Gutter-Vac’s and Flat Batt’s services are backed up with a satisfaction guarantee.

To speak to Adam about any of GutterVac’s services phone 0419 097 779 or to find more about insulation, phone Mark from Flat Batts on 0432 172 351.

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So why not call Denfield’s Rod Hamilton and have your blinds and curtains cleaned and repaired in your home, office or at Denfield’s workshop at reasonable cost, rather than replacing them.

“Recently we’ve been doing a lot of blind cleaning in businesses and houses along main roads,” Rod said.

“It’s really quite amazing the amount of black residue building up on some of these blinds, due to what we believe to be exhaust fumes.

“Don’t forget that this dust and any

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“We can professionally clean your blinds which is much more thorough than a regular dusting, which just recycles the dust to be cleaned from another surface later on.”

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bookclub with Rosalea Ryan

Both mayor and minstrel L

AST week I introduced the formation of the Sandhurst Ethiopian Serenaders which as a group began in 1878.

The primary purpose of this group of amateur artistes was to raise money for needy individuals or organisations.

During the 19th and early 20th century, if the breadwinner of the family suddenly passed away or had a significant incapacitating accident, their family was frequently left in a destitute situation.

Many people belonged to Friendly Societies, or had some type of insurance but the payments for a death or major injury was relatively insignificant.

There were many instances where a struggling widow had to give up her children as she was unable to provide sufficient food for their sustenance.

At the initiative of individuals, when cases of extreme hardship were discovered or made known, some form of “benefit” would be held in an attempt to raise funds for such a family facing these dire circumstances.

Benefits were held in church halls, school buildings, sometimes a theatre or similar venues. The organisers of the benefit would approach people in their circle who could sing, provide a sketch in the form of a short play, play a musical instrument, create or present a short drama and the like.

The benefit would be advertised and the hint of a diverse program for the particular benefit made known.

In an era where there was only some professional entertainment available, the populace would often flock to such a benefit.

Tickets sold and those who paid

TENOR: Alfred Bailes at the door allowed the organisers to cover any expenses incurred and the balance would then be available for the particular needy family or individual.

The Sandhurst Ethiopian Serenaders were a well organised, committed group of amateur artists, who because of the different talents members had, were able to provide a great night’s entertainment.

One of their members was Alfred Shrapnell Bailes, who became a Justice of the Peace, a city councillor and was mayor in 1883, and at a later date a member of the Victorian Parliament.

Alfred Bailes was born in England and as a three-year-old was brought by his family to Victoria.

In 1860 when Alfred was 11 the Bailes family came to Sandhurst as

New Grey strikes gold ”

F

IFTY Shades of Grey is to literature what catfood is to cuisine”, one particularly snarky French critic allegedly wrote. Whether the quote is genuine or merely one more wildly inaccurate urban myth is immaterial to the 60 million book-buyers who to date have delved into the novel’s erotically murky depths.

Now, four years after the original release threw the publishing world into impassioned debate, a fourth instalment in the series has been unveiled.

The flip-side of the storyline, titled simply Grey, was launched jointly in the US and the UK on June 18 – the birthday of its fictional lead character: billionaire American tech entrepreneur and sadomasochist Christian Grey.

In its first five days alone Grey passed the millioncopies mark in the US and was snapped up by more than 640,000 would-be readers in the UK, making it Britain’s fastest-ever-selling adult book.

The story is simple: boy meets girl, boy pursues girl, girl discovers – to her fascination, once some initial disgust is overcome – that boy is into some seriously left-of-centre cable-ties-and-riding-crops leisure-time pursuits.

This version, while revisiting the bulk of Fifty Shades’ rather transparent and unrealistic plot, differs from author EL James’ earlier trilogy in that it is written in the words of Christian Grey himself.

Bendigo was then called. He trained in Bendigo as a compositor working for several district newspapers.

Not long after the death of Alfred Bailes’s father Henry, Alfred took a career change by helping to take over the well-known London Hotel in Bull Street.

The hotel had been the property of his mother, Fanny Bailes. Through becoming the licensee of the London Hotel in 1872, Alfred became a well-known local figure, his congenial nature was the reason that he was approached to stand as a candidate for the city council.

His time at the council was the start of a long and productive career in advancing the interests of this city and its institutions.

Alfred was actively involved in a large range of public bodies, both sporting and charitable, the energy he devoted to each of them had to be admired.

His public conscience was well known and it was of no surprise that he joined the Sandhurst Ethiopian Serenaders. It might well be said that he gave good speeches in the council chamber and debated well in parliament, but his singing was even more appreciated.

Having a rich tenor voice with great delivery made Alfred into one of the many stars in the Sandhurst Ethiopian Serenaders.

The reproduced photograph is from a large montage of the various members of the group. His involvement on the committee of the Benevolent Asylum, now Bendigo Health’s Anne Caudle Centre, made him well aware of the charitable needs within this community.

Where Fifty Shades and its two direct sequels lack authority and resonance, being filtered as they are through the eyes of a sexually inexperienced and generally naïve early-20s college graduate, Grey offers a deeper, darker and undeniably tormented interpretation of the more worldly Christian’s conflicted feelings and contradictory behaviour.

Fifty Shades created more questions than it answered for many people and painted a decidedly unsympathetic portrait of Christian; Grey, as the counterbalance, is satisfyingly insightful and should to appeal to both men and women for its frank, soul-baring confessions of Christian’s insecurities and fears.

In keeping with its predecessors this is a magnetising read that can be completed in days rather than weeks – an ideal time-filler on a daily bus or train commute for those who dare to be seen with it in their grasp.

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 7pm, Monday September 7, 2015.

FREE Pickup/Return Service from: Bendigo Railway Station, Eaglehawk, Golden Square, Kangaroo Flat & White Hills 7 d Darling River Run Sep 1:.............$2450 P/P $2395

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All members and non-members are welcome and invited to join for an informal meet and greet prior to the official meeting, which will commence at 7pm.

Agenda items to be undertaken: • Presentation of the Annual Report • Election of office bearers to all positions on the committee for the commencing 12 month period. • Confirm the amount of annual membership for the commencing 12 month period.

RSVPs to this meeting should be emailed directly to info@foodfossickers.com.au by 5pm Friday, September 4.

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GENUINE SPECIAL Paths, Driveways, Cross overs, Sheds, Small & big jobs, Reasonable rates.

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Ph. 0422 424 348.

BLOCKED DRAINS

CONCRETER

Builds pizza ovens, letter boxes, houses & more.

Phone 0497 112 867

Same day service Ph 1800 630 922

BRICKLAYERS

CARPENTER

Bendigo Publishing wishes to advise that the Editor - Maternity leave position recently advertised has now been filled.

We thank all applicants and wish them well for the future.

CLEANER

•Office & Home cleaning •All Non-Toxic Products •Safe around Children.

Call Maree 0438 052 294

A. FRANCIS BRICKLAYING

all types of brick and block work, chimneys and fireplaces.

Ph 5446 7057 or 0418 370 917.

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

CAR REMOVALS Ph 0402 775 329

Classifieds 1300 558 385

EMPLOYMENT

Driveways, Sheds Paths, Crossovers etc.

40 years experience Free Quotes $55 per Sq/M

Ph. 0428 381 925

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

GUTTER LEAF GUARD

FLOOR & WALL TILING 0431 917 670 03 5449 6582

We currently have a number of vacancies for Warehouse Officers and Factory Workers.

Who we are looking for?

• People with a great work ethic • People that are looking for ongoing work with full time hours • People that are reliable, punctual and positive team members A reliable car is a must as our client is located in Bridgewater and you will be required to work on a rotating roster.

Warehouse Operators must have a current forklift licence and previous experience.

To hear more about this great opportunity please call us today on 5442 6676 or email your resume to apply@eseconsulting.com.au

EMPLOYMENT

JOIN THE WEEKLY WALKERS TEAM Earn extra cash and keep fit!

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

Register your interest now – for an application form,

Phone 5440 2529

TILING

Rainey 0458 818 103

EXPERIENCED LOCAL PLASTERER

Complete Bathroom Renovations

Rates from $30p/h Pensioner 10% Disc.

• Holes Patched • Renovations • Painting

0488 994 150

WINDOW Cleaning H o m e a n d Commercial Tony 0419 299 819

PJ TAYLOR

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

0448 713 499

Nathan: 0407 972 717 bendigotemptech@hotmail.com Servicing all of Central Victoria • Pensioner discounts avail.

Registered Licence No. 47315

ANTENNAS

PLASTER

All types of plastering.

• Home Maintenance • Tiling • Painting • Carpentry. Free quotes.

Ph. Brian 0407 679 618

LITTLE RIPPER Digger Service

POST HOLES

DIGITAL TV SPECIALISTS

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

131 546

www.jimsantennas.com.au

TV Tuning from $40 • Digital TV’s, Set Top Boxes & Aerials • Satellite & Computer Setups • Home Theatre, wall mount • DVD, Recorders & Foxtel • Installed & explained

Phone Ron on 5447 7823 or 0431 609 423

Wall & Floor Tiler

Waterproofing

5446 1422

AIR CONDITIONING

Millers Holes Mobile 0418 510 217.

Trenching, Rotary Hoeing, Post Holes, Levelling 4 in one bucket,Tipper Hire.

TILER Floors, Walls & Waterproofing Ph Pat 0497 786 912

Ph: Glenn or Donna

5446 7163 or 0418 510 074

Classifieds 1300 558 385

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

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

James Sherlock Ph: 0407 472 775

sherlocksoilworks@hotmail.com

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HOME CLEANING SERVICE

Now

available with Leanne Competitive Rates Ph 0418 478 781

HOME and Garden Maintenance, Free Quotes, Competitive Rates, honest & reliable Ph 0431 135 923 KNIFE SHARPENING Traditional Water Stone, Commercial and Domestic. Mr Lees Knife Sharpening Ph 0458 804 287

Lawn Mowing, Whipper Snipping

$35 per hr / $30 pen (inc. take away clippings).

Delivery of Garden Products Spraying (Roundup) $35 per hr/ $30 pen Rubbish Removal $70 per load/$65 pen (incl tip fee $33) for 7x4 square box trailer.

NO tyres or rock/clean fill.

Cash only Ph Mick 0407 448 249

LAWN Mowing - Edges trimmed, grass removed Handyman Repairs, Rubbish Removal, Ride on Mowing also avail.

From $30 p/hour Ph Tony 0412 824 690

LAWN MOWER REPAIRS

Free pick up & Delivery in Bendigo area, by qualified small engine mechanic.

Bendigo Onsite Servicing Ph 0438 544 789

ASSEMBLY / INSTALLATION

CAN’T WORK YOUR NEW APPLIANCE? Get step by step instructions in your own home by an expert appliance installer Call David

0490 078 388 BATHROOMS & KITCHENS

KITCHEN, BATHROOMS

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

ABN: 62 094 744 216

Calling on Factory Workers – immediate start!!

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

PLASTERER

TempTech

Worksafe Prov #HO7451

HEY PRESTO

PAINTING & DECORATING

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

HANDYMAN SERVICE

0427 096 404

Shrubs, fruits, small trees, hedges. Ph

AIR CONDITIONING

3 3 3 3 3

SKILLED PRUNING & TRAINING

Interior & Exterior.

Very reasonable rates.

For a free quote phone Rod 0414 470 573 Interiors, exteriors, free quotes, no job too small, Over 45yrs experience.

Phone 0407 412 977 Colin Wright

Classifieds 1300 558 385

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

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

Painting Service

LAWNS, TREES, HEDGES and shrubs cut and trimmed.

Rubbish Removed, & Free quotes.

Phone Ron 5446 9833

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

GOOD AS GOLD

JIMANTBENW001

EMPLOYMENT

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PH 0417 511 159

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

Bobcat & Tipper Hire Backhoe Trenching Post Hole Borer

200 - 600mm diameter

Site Clearing Driveways Excavation Laser Levelling Rubbish Removal

Call Ron 0438 569 385

GARDAM E X C AVA T I O N

SEPTIC TANK SEWER TREATMENT PLANTS Supplied and installed PIC LICENCED

0418 508 993

Licenced drainer 31741

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Services Offered • 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

CARPENTERS

ELECTRICIANS

CARPENTER

GREG SMITH

Renos Extensions Verandahs Decking

All Types Of Work 30 Years Experience

PH PAUL 0402 299 819

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

Geoff Williams Electrical Installations

BUFF ’N’ SHINE CLEANING SERVICES – Diamond Quality Service –

Ph 0429 171 697 E: favcoinfo@bigpond.com

• DOMESTIC CLEANING • END OF LEASE • REAL ESTATE SALE CLEANS

BOBCAT AND TIPPER SERVICES

Over 40 Years Service

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

Central Victoria 13 11 98

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

ELECTRIC MOTORS

I’m Tony

Your local Hire A Hubby from Kangaroo Flat

COMPUTERS

NO OBLIGATION QUOTES PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

• 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 •

Phone: 0417 329 802

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• Post & Stump Holes - 150mm, 250mm, 350mm • Chain Trenching • Site Preparation & Clean Ups • Ground Levelling • Concrete & Rubbish Removal • General Earthmoving, Driveways and Garden Landscaping • Sand, Soil & Stone - Carting & Spreading • 10m2 Tipper Hire

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Ph: 0438 246 065

E: jd.bobcat.services@gmail.com

Onsite Computer Services • Virus & Spyware Removal • Software Install & Setup • Computer setup • Email Setup • Training • Home Networking

Matt” A “ Excavations and Landscaping

Rob Quattrocchi | 0409 521 218 support@quattro-it.com.au

Excavator, Tipper & Bobcat

Hole Boring Trenching Drive Ways Rock Breaker Retaining Walls Site Cleans No Job too small Very Reasonably Priced - Great Soil Rates Free Quotes and Honest Advice

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

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COM PET RATE ITIVE S

Jeoff Milne 5447 2476 Mob 0425 728 336

CONCRETING

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

GAMBLE CONCRETING

1.7 & 5.5 ton excav, Skidsteer and Truck available

CONCRETING-CONSTRUCTION-EXCAVATION

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

Call Clint 0427 349 549

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BLINDS & CURTAINS

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ELECTRICIAN

CLEANING SERVICES

(1.7 Tonne Machine Only)

HANDYMAN SERVICES

REC 4085

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

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PHONE BRUCE

0427 319 923

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!

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Phone Neil on 0417 144 280

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FREE QUOTES, 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE Ph 0429 002 678

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

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

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Call Rilex Interiors for a FREE QUOTE and advice.

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

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

Call Mark Kingston 0439 941 248

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

LANDSCAPING

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PHONE/FAX 5447 9011

PATHS, DRIVEWAYS, SHEDS HOUSE SLABS - PHONE FRANK

141 High Street, Kangaroo Flat www.southerncrossblinds.com

Domestic/Industrial Large/Small Blocks Fence Lines/Fire Breaks Weed Spraying (Large/Small)

• Qualified tradesmen • Landscaping • Commercial and residential property maintenance

classifieds@bendigopublishing.com

PH 0417 377 957

Specialising in Landscape construction

BUILDERS

ELECTRICIANS

Stuart Erwin 0407 667 900 Cameron Rogister 0411 956 937

DARELLY ELECTRICAL D 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

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Darren Liersch: 0409 077 600

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

CIRCULATING TO

OVER 38,200 HOMES EACH WEEK

PAVING & LANDSCAPING

by Phil Carman

HANDYMAN SERVICES

Youngy's Handy Man Services All your odd jobs

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Tax Time

2015

Last year, AFS worked with over 1,600 clients to achieve business success.

This year, we‘d love to work with you.

ADVERTISING FEATURE

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• Income Tax Returns - Personal & Business • BAS Statement Preparation • Business Advice

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

Specialising in individual and micro business tax returns M

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Individual & Business TAX Professional

Returns from $99

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Ph 5444 0455

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

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

ICHAEL J. Job & Associates is a leading local accountancy firm specialising in all aspects of accounting and taxation for individuals and micro businesses.

Micro businesses are small, and generally independently owned and operated with just a few employees.

They are often family-run, home based businesses and sometimes the only employee are the owners.

“Australians are hard-working, enterprising people,” Mr Job said.

“That’s reflected in the number of successful small and micro businesses in the country.

“Thriving rural cities, like Bendigo, are ideal because there’s a good balance between supply and demand.”

Having fewer employees means that it’s all hands on deck for the majority of micro business owners.

That’s why it’s important to engage a specialist to manage your tax affairs and maximise your tax refund.

“Once again take care this year as the tax office is targeting work-related expense claims, especially computer and phone expenses, home office

claims, and rental property deductions.”

The Australian Taxation Office has warned it will be looking closely at claims for a proportion of work-related use of computers, phones and other electronic devices.

If taxpayers are claiming workrelated expense deductions, they must have spent the money, the expenses must be related to their job and they must have a record to prove it.

Also be aware of the deadlines that apply for tax returns.

The tax office can charge $170 a month for late lodgement.

October 31 is the deadline for self lodgement, registered tax agents are usually eligible for a later deadline of May 15.

Michael J. Job & Associates are a small but professional team of skilled accountants with more than 18 years’ experience offering one-onone personalised service with on-site or home-office appointments tailored to suit your needs.

Michael J. Job & Associates 472 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo, phone 5441 5244.

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

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Are you paying too much tax?

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GOERS & MAUNDER

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• TAX RETURNS FROM $99 • Personal & Business

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New clients welcome

Bendigo: 63 Midland Hwy, Epsom

Phone: 5448 3980 Castlemaine: Geo Clarke Place

Phone: 5470 6565 • Tax Returns, Advice and Planning • Accounting Services • Business Advice and Planning • Financial Advising • Self Managed Super Funds

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

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Accountants & Business Advisors 51 Myers St, Bendigo

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472 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo

YEAR ROUND ACCOUNTANCY SERVICE, WILL COME TO YOU

Neil Davis 10 Chesterfield Street, Raywood, Vic 3570

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Services Offered

Bendigo Weekly

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CHANGE OVERS AND NEW INSTALLATIONS Storage hot water from $1230 inc GST Fully installed within 24 hours. Conditions Apply

DISPLAY ADS

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CENTRAL HEATING CHANGE OVERS ALSO AVAILABLE

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

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

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SHEARING

Peter Carr Plumbing & Gasfitting

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

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Phone 0408 506 159

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

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FOR SALE

Services Offered TREE REMOVAL & MAINTENANCE

FRIDGES

SOIL

CENTRAL VIC

JUDD’S TREE LOPPING

Phone Leigh & Rob 0417 545 193 juddstreelopping@bigpond.com

FOR SALE

Quality tree and Stump Removal

ENGLISH Cottage biscuit barrel $25 Phone 0466 269 948

EXERCISE Bike, $25 Ph 5447 8089

0427 506 160 FOR SALE

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

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

6 KITCHEN Chairs with padded seats $5 each Ph. 5442 3873.

2 BAMBILLO pillows, never used, $30 each Phone 5447 8288.

4 BENTWOOD chairs, good condition $50 5447 0429

ANZAC 2015 20c Coins, mint cond, $9each Phone 0497 581 054 BABY basinette, stand, + Mattress, Cane, $35 Ph 5448 8523

Call Jim 0429 866 630 www.byers.net.au NEW TO BENDIGO

JOINED FORCES GALA HARDWARE AND TOOLS & SPENCER TOOLS AND ELECTRICAL

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

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

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

Store Well with Stilwell

Containers to suit all yourr needs!

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

View containers at:

51 Ryalls Lane, Strathfieldsaye.

• Ph 5439 5512 • Mob 0409 957 014

BATHROOM Heater, 3 in 1, four lamps, new in box $80 Ph 0412 307 018 BBQ 4 burner, $50 Phone 5443 6611 BED, King single, electric adjustable health bed, Excellent condition, with lambswool cover. $600 Ph 0439 995 573 BED Frame, KS, silv metal w/ heart shape EC $100 Ph 5447 1487

BLANKETS

Handmade Childrens Polar fleece, Assorted prints, apprx 1.5x1m $25 Ph 0409 959 829 BUFFET, Tall boy, tables, cabinet EC $100 lot Ph 0466 997 290

For further details Phone Clint 0427 349 549 FIREWOOD

Grey box, $130 per C/M, Delivered Bendigo.

Ph 0427 304 600

FIREWOOD

CHEST of White Drawers, 79mm H x 42 W x 39 D, $20 Ph 0417 349 385 CIGARETTE ash tray with bin, free standing $15 Ph 5446 9257 CLOTHES Airer, on wheels, folding, $10 Ph 0417 349 385 COLLECTIBLE Transformer figurines, 5 avail, $18 each Ph 0497 581 054 COMPUTER Monitor, 1 x 17inch, $40 Ph 0412 307 018 COMPUTER Monitor, 1x15inch, $40 Ph 0412 307 018 COUCHES (x2) 4 seats, cushions, blue & fawn, $100 Ph 0469 272 894

HAY 5x4 ROLLS

SOWING Machine, Brother, new condition $100 Ph 5447 8089

Oaten, Pasture, Cereal, Straw. Delivery Available.

Ph 0438 373 291

KENWOOD Chef 4.6L plastic bowl, new. $50 Phone 0419 375 053 KENWOOD chef mixmaster, older model, VGC, $90 Ph 5442 8822 KENWOOD electric can opener and sharpner, new, $20 Ph 5447 8288 KITCHEN steps, folding, near new $20 Phone 5447 8573 LEATHER Jackets, mens, 1 med, 1 large $45 each Ph 5447 7050 LOUVRE Windows, 4 at 2.6ftx2.10ft complete $20 the lot 5446 1310 MOBILITY Scooter, Excellent cond, front + back carry baskets with charging equipment $600 Ph 0428 594 082 MOUNTAIN bike, ladies, gears, GC Over $750 Sell $60 Ph 5447 8573 MOWER Ride-on, ROVER Colt. New MOtor, Good cond, $600 Ph 5442 2038

Murray River Red Gum 14m Split, $1300 Ph 0429 822 816

NEW electric clothes horse, in box, folds flat $39 Ph 5446 9257

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

NILFISK backpack vacuum cleaner $50 Ph 0417 349 385

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

CALL TERRY 0406 039 221

CAMERA Vivitar, PS 44S, Focus free, EC $15 Ph 5447 7762 CHAIR pads, 6 pale green, Very good clean cond. $30 Ph 5447 1656

SOLID timber slat single bed w/mattress EC $100 Ph 0429 396 007

JOLLY Jumper, VGC $30 Ph 5447 7532

CHEAP REDGUM SPLIT FIREWOOD

FOR SALE

HAND knitted wool cable jumper, XL, worn once, $20 Ph 5448 8523

DVD Player, portable, 2 screens, & carry case $60 Ph 5447 7050

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

FOR SALE

Compost with manures and straw mix.

Can deliver Bgo or pick up. Ph 0427 304 600

JIGSAW Puzzle, 27 various sizes $50 the lot Ph 5446 1310

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

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

DOUBLE sided single bed pole, ex cond $20 Ph 0466 269 948

ENGLISH cottage musical teapot VGC $35 Phone 0466 269 948

A fun, safe way for your cat to enjoy the outdoors.

Free quotes to suit your budget.

CARS WANTED FOR SCRAP

FREE Trampoline, rectangular, large, GC Ph 0400 158 727

SMITHS

Cat Enclosures

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

TREE LOPPING

FOR SALE

WANTED

FREE back yard pool, needs clean & assembly Ph 0400 158 727

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

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

FOR SALE

TREE LOPPING

TREE LOPPING

TREE SERVICES 0400 213 001

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

FIREWOOD

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

FIREWOOD

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

Phone 0427 353 939

FIREWOOD

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

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

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

FISHING rod, Gladiator Fresh spin 2.1M New, $60 Ph 0439 280 682

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

FOLDING Bed, condition $25 0409 974 492

good Phone

OLD Clock, Westlock, kitchen clock. $60 Ph 5448 8523 OUTDOOR setting, 4 cane chairs + glass top table, $90 Ph 0407 046 861

STAIRS, red gum. 6ft rise, very heavy, $50 Ph 5446 1310 STEELCRAFT Sleep n Play folding cot, VGC $30 Phone 5447 0429 SUNBEAM oven, bake, grill & pizza, never used $80 Ph 5447 8288 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 TUB chairs w/matching ottomons, x2. Brown $80 ea Ph 0400 158 727 TV/VIDEO Cabinet, Coffee Table, Stained, + sitting stool, stained. $150 lot Ph 0469 272 894 TWIN spirit bottle dispenser, wood wall mount $25 5446 9257 VACUUM Cleaner, Hoover, GC. $60 Ph 5447 7050 WESTINGHOUSE 420L 2 door, Frost free Fridge /Freezer, Brand new Paid $915 Sell $750 Phone 5407 1777 WHITE bath, Good Condition $20 Ph 5446 3820 WRISTLET Watch mens, JAG, EC $50 Ph 5447 7762

GARAGE SALES

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

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

ALL SCRAP WANTED

MOTOR CAR TRADER REG 1998

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

WANTED TO BUY

CASH

For Fridges & Freezers, in GWO up to 25yrs.

Washing Machines up to 7yrs old.

Ph. 5441 1955 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 OLD ceramic electric jug or kettle, with or without lids, as they may also be of value. Ph 4433 1876 or 0413 461 974

Classifieds 1300 558 385

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

155 HARLEY STREET STRATHDALE Deceased Estate Sat & Sun 9am - 2pm Furniture, Pottery, China, Glass, Books, Beds, & lots more

Q/S quilted bedspread, Latte Colour, As new $50 Ph 0402 403 569 RECLINER Lounge Chair (2) beige velour, good condition, $250 ono Phone 5444 1424 RIOBI Blower, electric, brand new $50 ONO Phone 0439 280 682 RUBIX Cube, with how to solve book $20 Phone 5447 8573 SANYO Microwave, Excellent condition $70 Phone 0402 403 569 SHOWER base + sliding shower door $30 Ph 5446 3820 SHOWER head, as new, flexispray, 3 spray sets $15 Ph 5447 7762

Classifieds 1300 558 385

Penalty for failure to comply with these regulations is a $1,000 fine.

AUCTION DELAYED DUE TO RAIN NEW DATE AND TIME: Sat 8th August 8.00 Viewing 9.00am Start Church St, Eaglehawk

Saye Auctions Contact Paul from Saye Auctions

0401 011 198 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

LIVESTOCK

PRESSED tin sheets, 1800x600 $10 each Ph 5446 1210 PRINTER, Cannon, MP610 + remaining ink $50 Ph 0419 375 053

Regulations require that from June, 1998 both licensed motor car traders and persons other than licensed motor car traders, must include the following info when advertising a motor car sale.

1.) The cash price of the motor car 2.) Whichever of the following is applicable: a.) if the motor car is registered, the reg no. b.) if the car is unregistered, the engine no. of the vehicle; or the chassis no; or the vehicle ID no; or the reg no. (if any) last assigned to the vehicle; or if none of those numbers are reasonably ascertainable, any other number by which the vehicle may be identified. a licensed motor car trader must also state in their advertisements their LMCT no. and the details of any periodical payments applicable.

CLEARING SALES

PIANO German, beautiful timber antique with stool, concert pitch, EC $1200 ono Ph 5449 7904 POLISHED Wood Dresser, 6x6ft, 4 stainless glass windows, 4 drawers, 4 wooden doors, $400 ONO Ph 5442 2480

WANTED TO BUY

SCRAPBOOKING AND CRAFT CLEARANCE SALE 149 Mackenzie St WEST, G/Square. Sat Aug 8th, 8am - 12pm Ph 0402 901 137

ADOPT-A-PET OPT A Neutered Male, 3 years

Ziggy

Fox Terrier X 6 TEAL CRT STRATHDALE Saturday 7am - 2pm General household items inc. baby cot

Local Classifieds To advertise in this section please call 1300 558 385

Hi, my name is Ziggy and I am the happiest little dog in the world. I don’t mind 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 possibly with another dog that I can play with. I am very playful and energetic; I will need to work on my manners. Please come and meet me, I have so much love to give.

Female, Est 2 year

I am a petite, loving, affectionate girl.

But when it comes to company, I prefer humans to other cats !! So my new forever home will be cat free as I want to be the queen of my castle.

My coat will need a regular brush to keep the knots away. Come and visit soon, I’ll show you around.

Evelyn

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

THE RSPCA IS THE POUND FOR THE BENDIGO CITY COUNCIL.

5441 2209

Cupcake Day is on August 17th. If you are interested Piper Lane, in raising much needed East Bendigo funds to help the RSPCA, Mon-Sat 10am-4pm, please go to the RSPCA Sun & Pub Hols Victoria website to 10am-12pm www.rspcavic.org.au register. Thank You.

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MOTOR BIKES

AUTO

AUTO

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

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

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

CARAVANS & TRAILERS

CAR PARTS

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

SCRAP METAL WANTED

STOCK Cattle Trailer, 2.7mx1.5m, dual axel, brakes, reg, VGC $2,250 Ph 0439 397 553

TOOL trailer, 6x4, tmbr shlvs, set up for cptr or plbr, new paint, tyres, bearings & led lts $1500 ono Ph 0409 938 475

Cars, trucks, tractors, tin, wire, white goods etc.

Phone 5474 3237 or 0427 312 146.

To advertise in this section please call

1300 558 385

CARAVANS & TRAILERS

BENDIGO CARAVAN BOAT STORAGE 64 Furness Street, Kangaroo Flat Call Ian Thompson

(03) 5447 1785 0409 147 373 www.bendigocaravanstorage.com.au

For all your Caravan Sales, Services, Insurance Claims, Workshop Repairs and Spare Parts

2003 RAV4, 5dr, 5sp manual, 200,000ks, new tyres, Reg Dec, RWC $6800 ono Ph 0417 505 581 (RHC767) COMMODORE VZ Tray ute, 1 Tonne 6cyl petrol, Auto, Good Order. RWC, 150,000ks, T/bar, Nudge Bar, Reg June 2016 $8900 ONO Ph 0437 077 887 (TQH730) ED Ford 1993, Green, No Reg No RWC $700 Phone: 5444 5454 Vin: 6FPAAATGSWPK46208 FORD BA Classic 120,000ks, Alloy Whls, Elec Winds, DVD player, RWC, $3900 ono (ASP-94C) Ph 0411 432 733 FORD XH Ute, Auto, A/C, Longreach ITN, F/G Canopy, HD Tow Bar, ZQW400 $1750 ONO Phone 0407 779 403

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AUTO

FORD Ranger PJ Crew Cab, Turbo Diesel man, alloy wheels, RWC, B•ar, winch, 139,000, (AV17UC) $18,500 Ph 0411 432 733 HOLDEN Adventra LX8, black, 2004, tan lth int, 7 seater, GC, (UOF 368) $7000 Ph 0408 994 314

HSV VS Club Sport, Auto black/green, VG Cond Reg PW-1957 RWC $7000 ONO Ph 0417 035 172

KIA RIO HATCH, 2009 127,000ks, manual, service history, RWC, mature owner, exc. cond, $6,200. Ph 0417123 325 (XHJ519)

MECHANICS • Manual gearbox, transfer case & diffs specialist • Service work available Phill 0434 145 485 or 5435 3815 49 Boyds Road, Lockwood

NISSAN Xtrail Ti 2010 4x4 Automatic Wagon.

140,000kms, full service history, new tyres.

XNO-668. Top of the range loaded with extras, leather seats, sunroof etc $16,500 Ph 0409 392 285

2008 Statesman 3.6L Dual Fuel, Auto, fully optioned, Silver/Black interior, 140ks, Reg, RWC, (1CZ7SC) $11,500 Phone 0418 146 864

TOYOTA Corolla 07 low kms, perfect cond, 6mths Reg, RWC, Auto, full serv hist, $10,600 Ph 5437 3531 (1CR1CD)

VACC PRE PURCHASE INSPECTIONS ROADWORTHY CERTIFICATES Jamie Hackett Motors Ph 5446 8635 VS Statesman, 1997, Super charged, 133'ks Lowered mags, Reg til Jan (IDV4NO) VY Brakes, Calipers & more. $6000 Neg Ph 0400 669 078

No job too big or too small

WRECKING

MECHANICS

1978 VB Commmodore V8, Auto, Gas, $1000 ONO Ph 5449 6921 Vin

MOBILE MECHANIC

8K69RJJ632583B

CARS WANTED

Cash offered.

Phone 0417 334 009.

DRAGON CITY MOTOR WRECKERS Panel Beating.

No insurance or restoration work.

CASH FOR CARS Pensioner Discount Ph 5447 4441 A/H 0487 000 145 Kangaroo Flat LMCT 11067

FALCON Utility BA RTV /BF XR6 Alloy wheels w/ near new tyres ($350), Good Auto ($250).

Canopy. 0411 432 733

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

complete car care Mechanical repairs & Service auto electrical air conditioning ROADWORTHY CHECKS FROM $110 Ph Keith 5443 3304 0417 537 497 9a adam st quarry hill

FALCON 2001 Ute, dedicated Gas, Manual, exc cond, Reg/RWC $4500 Ph 5443 1710 or 0401 915 906 (OV383)

LocalClassifieds

$3.00 per line

(5 LINE MINIMUM)

1300 558 385 LMCT 9270

TIMING BELTS Affordable timing belt replacements 25 years qualified experience Mobile Mechanic PH 0400 290 789 VOLVO MERCEDES BENZ BMW VOLKSWAGON PEUGOT Service & Repair Specialists Jamie Hackett Motors Ph 5446 8635

Wrecking all Makes & Models We buy any car or ute Come see your local strippers LMCT 10769

VEHICLES WANTED TO BUY

FREE REMOVAL OF UNWANTED VEHICLES

2 Taylor St EPSOM VIC 3551 (Behind BP and Subway) PH ED: 5448 3855 OR MOBILE: 0418 360 194 ANY TIME NISSAN PULSAR

VX COMMODORE BERLINA

$3,499

$5,499

O2O 832

REJ 724

Black onyx beauty with lots of factory extras - luxury motoring, 160,000kms, service history, popular model. 4 others models.

$3,990 990

ZZH 818

QEA 399

Lovely little auto with only 71000 ks.

Only 156000!ks 56000!ks next year reg and drives superbb

2005 NISSAN PULSAR ST SEDAN

HOLDEN D N VT DEN V BERLINA L NA WAGON

DRIVE AWAY INC RWC

$3,990

$3,990

DRIVE AWAY INC RWC

DRIVE AWAY INC RWC

TRG 858

XG 348

2003 HONDA JAZZ LIMITED

HOLDEN ASTRA EQUIPE HATCH

$3,990

$3,990 DRIVE AWAY INC RWC

DRIVE AWAY INC RWC

SKI 836

TJK 639

Zippy and reliable first car with loads of goodies.

5 sp manual with loads of features.

PEUGEOT 306 XR HATCH

HOLDEN RODEO AUTO TRAY

$3,990

$3,990

NYQ 594

SBL 437

Good looking run around. Cheap to run.

Great auto tray Rodeo, ready for work.

FORD BA FAMILY WAGON

TOYOTA LANDCRUISER DUAL FUEL

$4,990

$4,990

DRIVE AWAY INC RWC

DRIVE AWAY INC RWC

DRIVE AWAY INC RWC

DRIVE AWAY INC RWC

CED

REDU

SSF 910

0300B

Family wagon priced to sell

Renowned Toyota with loads of extras including winch, sunraysia mags and more.

FORD COURIER SPACE CAB 4X4 DUAL FUEL

SUBARU OUTBACK AWD MANUAL WAGON

$4,990

DRIVE AWAY INC RWC

DRIVE AWAY INC RWC

WOQ 204

QQA 913

Very rare 4x4 tray with gas and petrol and only 189000 ks.

All wheel drive outback wagon with RWC and driveaway price.

FORD BA XR6 LOOKALIKE WAGON

2002 KIA SPORTAGE AUTO

$5,990

$5,990

DRIVE AWAY INC RWC

DRIVE AWAY INC RWC

SHE 148

UAZ 814

Awesome looking wagon with mags.

Very clean.

Nice auto SUV with rwc and at a driveway price

HOLDEN VY FAMILY WAGON

2006 PEUGEOT 307 TURBO DIESEL WAGON

$5,990

$5,990

FORD O BF UTE GAS

$5,999

$8,999

SLD 569

WJS 168

Lovely V6 Tbar auto, local owner, alloy wheels, sensible kms and drives lovely. 3 other wagons in stock.

Fantastic work vehicle, lock up the tools! Tbar auto, genuine kms, fibreglass canopy, dedicated gas. 2 other utes available.

DRIVE AWAY INC RWC

TOYOTA CAMRY ALTISE

NISSAN D22 DUAL CAB

#300762

UFF 528

$8,999

$11,999

Commodore wagon under 200,000kms.

Priced to sell.

Super economical diesel wagon with loads of features.

1EB 7XW

SRV 802

2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT V8 4X4

MONARK VICTORY 5M HALF CABIN

One owner, Tbar auto AT-X, beautiful example of a well kept vehicle.

Turbo Diesel 5sp. Beaut work vehicle with heavy duty tray. Powerful 3L diesel all in great order. RWC supplied.

2005 HOLDEN RODEO 4X4 TURBO DIESEL LX

$12,999

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

$2,990

DRIVE AWAY INC RWC

VY COMMODORE EQUIPE WAGON

FORD COURIER XLT DUAL CAB 4X4 Specialising In: • Holdens • Commodores • Fords • Light Commercials BA, BF and Ford Territory Reconditioned Ignition Switch and Column Assembly’s

2000 MITSUBISHI MAGNA GNA NA LOW K K’S S

$4,990

NO DEPOSIT FINANCE T.A.P.

One owner, Tbar auto, beaut runabout, interesting interior, priced to sell, great first car, RWC supplied.

FORD FIESTA AUTO HATCH

Lovely little runabout with only 163,000kms. Rare Berlina in a wagon priced to sell.

MECHANICS

164 Midland Hwy, Epsom Ph 5448 4800

USED CAR BARGAINS at BUDGET PRICES

$15,999

QHX 663

TKI 857

Turbo Diesel, 5sp, steel dropside tray, bull bar, service history, power windows. 160,000kms. Beaut price range.

Dual cab. Best one we have ever had. Fibreglass canopy with windows, slide drawers, side steps, dual batts, b/bar winch.

Prices valid to 11/08/2015

E+OE E OE

PLENTY OF OTHERS LIKE THESE IN STOCK!!

DRIVE AWAY INC RWC

$7,990

$9,990

SEB 776

EP178

DRIVE AWAY INC RWC

CED

REDU

DRIVE AWAY INC RWC

The perfect tow vehicle. 7 seater with loads Deep V hull. Immaculate throughout. 85 Johnson outboard. of power. Hard to find.

MICHIE ST MOTORS

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

Friday, August 7, 2015 – Bendigo Weekly

WEEKLY SPORT

On the right path

By JOEL PETERSON

ONE of Bendigo cricket’s rising stars has had his talent recognised by Cricket Australia, and named in a brand new rookie pathway squad.

Strathfieldsaye’s Xavier Crone has been selected in the Cricket Australia pathway program along with 51 counterparts from across the country.

The squad represents the widest cast of the game’s teenage talent net since the creation of the national cricket academy in 1987 according to Cricket Australia.

The squad was created with bronze, silver and gold levels representing current and future playing and training opportunities, and stems from initiatives created as part of the new Australian Cricket Pathway.

Cricket Australia national talent manager Greg Chappell said members of the squad would benefit from extensive work with their state

PATHWAY: Strathfieldsaye’s Xavier Crone. and territory high performance programs.

“The focus will be on improving the all-round skills that the modern day game demands, as well as assisting each player by challenging them to grow as individuals away from the field,” he said.

“The players have been nomi-

nated by the state and territory talent managers as having potential, and will benefit from greater exposure through their state-based high performance programs and the Bupa National Cricket Centre.”

“We will be able to better observe their development and especially in the case of the younger pace bowlers, work on gradually building up their physical capabilities to assist them to develop resilience to the rigours of fast bowling.”

Crone played a key part in Strathfieldsaye’s charge to the Bendigo District Cricket Association grand final last season, opening the bowling with his right arm pace.

Crone took 20 wickets at an average of 19 for the Jets in first XI competition last season, including three wickets in each of the finals contested by the Jets.

The 17-year-old is also a talented footballer for the Strathfieldsaye Storm’s under-18 side, having kicked 25 goals from 12 games.

Thunder hangs in the balance THE Bendigo Thunder heads into the last three rounds of the Victorian Women’s Football League season needing a minor miracle to play finals.

Already faced with a difficult task, the Thunder has dropped its past three contests to sit 12 points and percentage outside the five with only three games left to play.

The Thunder plays Eastern Devils this weekend before facing fifth-placed St Kilda and Darebin over its final two games.

St Kilda, the only side Bendigo can depose

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from finals, plays bottom side Diamond Creek this weekend before the clash with the Thunder and finishes its season off against eighth-placed Eastern.

The Thunder requires St Kilda to lose its remaining three games, and needs to win its own last three contests, to be a chance of a finals berth.

Sunday’s match against Eastern gets under way at 2pm at Mulgrave Reserve.

TOUGH GAME: The odds are stacked against Thunder making a finals berth.

RACE IS ON: Bears Lagoon-Serpentine’s Miggy Podosky.

Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN.

Tussles for finals THE race for finals in the Loddon Valley Football League is set to go right down the wire in this weekend’s last weekend of the home and away season.

Four sides – third-placed Bears Lagoon-Serpentine, Calivil United, Mitiamo and sixth-placed Marong – are still all mathematically a chance to miss the final five dependant on round 18 results.

Bears and Calivil do battle in a third versus fourth clash, while Mitiamo takes on YCW and Marong faces lowly Inglewood.

Unless YCW upsets Mitiamo, Marong has to make up a significant amount of percentage with a huge win over the Blues to scrape into finals.

The Panthers are 24 percentage points behind fifth placed Mitiamo, 19 in arrears of Calivil and a massive 32 percentage points behind Bears.

Bears are all but assured a finals spot regardless of a result, with Marong’s only realistic chance to make the five being

a Mitiamo loss to YCW. Newbridge is at home to Pyramid Hill in the LVFNL’s other round 18 clash.

The Loddon Valley Football Netball League also released details of its proposed finals venues for the 2015 post-season this week. The venues are all but locked in, with only the preliminary final to be confirmed.

Newbridge’s Riverside Park will host the decider on Saturday, September 5, the first grand final of the leagues within the AFL Central Victoria hub.

Next Saturday’s qualifying final is set to be played at Bridgewater, with the following day’s elimination final held at Pyramid Hill.

Inglewood will host the second semi final on Saturday, August 22, with YCW’s Backhaus Oval to host the first semi final the following day.

Marong is the likely venue for the preliminary final – provided the Panthers do not advance – on Saturday, August 29.

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David Chisholm The latest rundown on the Bendigo International Festival of Exploratory Music. www.bifem.com.au

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PIONEERS TRY OUT FIVE Bendigo Pioneers players will attend AFL draft combines later this season in an effort to stake their claim to be drafted at season’s end.

Sandhurst’s Tom Cole and Echuca product Aidyn Johnson will both attend the AFL’s national draft combine at Etihad Stadium in October, while Golden Square’s Jayden Burke, Sandhurst’s Lachie Tardrew and Leitchville-Gunbower’s Marty Hore have been invited to the Victorian state combine.

At least five AFL clubs have to nominate interest in the youngsters for them to be invited to the national combine, while players with at least two nominations are invited to the state combine.

Cole is the most likely of the quintet to be drafted, after being selected in the Vic Country team for the AFL national under-18 championships this year.

The rangy midfielder impressed during the titles as Vic Country took the top prize, and has also featured in Geelong’s VFL team this season.

SIGN UP FOR JETS STRATHFIELDSAYE Jets junior cricket club is now taking registrations for the 2015/16 Bendigo District Cricket Association season.

The club will hold its junior registration day at the Tannery Lane Sports Complex on Saturday, August 15 between 10am and 1pm and again on Sunday, August 16 from 11am to 1.30pm.

Registrations will be accepted for the under-10, 12, 14, 16 and 18 age groups.

The club is also keen to register girls aged 10 to 16 who would like to play in the new female competition. All current, previous and new players are most welcome.

For more information contact the Strathfieldsaye junior coordinator Tim Rodda via email at strathfieldsaye@club.cricketvictoria.com.au or by phone on 0428 581751.

Spirit hunts for talent

By JOEL PETERSON

BENDIGO Spirit coach Simon Pritchard will be on the lookout for the club’s next young star his weekend, when the Spirit hosts its first ever development squad tryouts at the Bendigo Stadium on Saturday.

Sixteen of regional Victoria’s brightest young talents will put their skills on show to try to not only make the inaugural Spirit development squad, but fill a spot on Bendigo’s Women’s National Basketball League roster.

Bendigo teenagers Taylor Stibbe and Madi Sexton

are just two of the host of youngsters vying for the Spirit’s final roster spot.

Pritchard said the Development Squad was all about providing opportunities to players like the Bendigo Junior Braves duo.

“We want to open up the Spirit to young aspiring players throughout the whole of country Victoria,” he said.

“I want every player in the region to feel like they are part of the Spirit team and that they can get the necessary skill development without having to go to Melbourne.

“It is always more sat-

isfying when the next great player is unearthed just around the corner, rather than somewhere else around the globe.”

Stibbe began playing basketball in 2012, and made the Junior Braves under 16A side in her first season.

After being selected in Basketball Victoria’s national intensive training program, the 16-year-old played in the Australian Junior Basketball Cup in each of the last two years.

“Having the chance to train with some of the best players in Victoria is reason enough to try out for the

will be a positive step in the right direction. I want to get a good insight into the work and effort that is expected to be at that level.”

Tryouts for the squad will be held on Saturday at the Bendigo Stadium from 11am to 1pm.

“The first tryouts will establish the talent within the region and the players who are prepared to commit,” Pritchard said.

“We are looking for between six and eight players who will be 16 next year as a minimum, right up to SEABL players who want to push themselves to the next level.”

Miners make four A REMARKABLE performance against a previously unbeaten Cerberus has seen the Keech Australia Bendigo Fighting Miners progress to a fourth successive Victorian Rugby Union grand final.

The Miners belted the home side 46-15 in last weekend’s major semi-final to earn a week off and the first of two grand final spots in the division 2B competition next weekend.

Along with being the fourth successive grand final the team will contest, it is the tenth in the past 12 years a Miners side has featured in.

From those 10 games, Bendigo has come away with seven premierships in various grades.

The 31-point win last week was spurred on by Bendigo’s dominant forward pack, which overpowered the smaller, quicker Cerberus lineup in heavy conditions.

Despite the result, the game did not all go to plan for the visitors .

Cerberus latched onto a loose ball in its own quarter inside the first minute of the game, swung the ball wide and outpaced the Bendigo defence to score.

Return tries to Phil Keech, fullback Fareni Moefaauo and the first of a double to prop Jesse Tuitupou saw Bendigo go out to a 15-5 lead after 25 minutes.

After a swift Cerburus response, a second try from Tuitupou and a penalty goal from the hosts resulted in Bendigo going to the break with a 22-15 lead.

With their forwards dominant in the inside channels and at scrum time, the Miners took control in the second half, holding Cerberus scoreless and adding four more tries to run out convincing winners.

In the minor semi-final, Eltham beat the Melbourne Unicorns 3015 to advance to the preliminary final against Cerberus to be played at Ashwood Reserve on Saturday.

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“Being able to try out with some of the incredible talent we have in Bendigo will also allow me to take my basketball to the next level.”

Sexton also has lofty goals having just finished her first season of Big V for the Elgas Youth Lady Braves.

“I love all facets of the game, especially the competitiveness,” she said.

“I enjoy learning and developing further on my skills and I like the fact that basketball is a team game.

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Braves in top form

By JOEL PETERSON

THE Bendigo Bank Braves and Champions IGA Lady Braves have hit flying form at exactly the right time of the South East Australian Basketball League season.

The Ben Harvey-coached Braves have taken the spoils in their last four contests, while the Lady Braves have won their last six straight including wins over top sides Kilsyth and Hobart last weekend.

The key for the Braves has been the team’s improved defence, conceding just 77 points per game over their last eight games.

That streak included a 115-point effort from North-West Tasmania, one of only three games during the span in which the Braves have conceded more than 80 points.

The Lady Braves’ defensive efforts have been even better while Bernie Harrower stepped in for Jonathan Goodman, conceding only 63 points per game.

The Lady Braves have won their last six games by an average of 17

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The Australian Opals centre led Bendigo with 18 points at 75 per cent shooting and 11 rebounds in a lowscoring win over Kilsyth on Saturday.

The following day Penaluna dominated in a big win over Hobart, with 29 points and 13 rebounds.

The versatile 193cm Penaluna is averaging 19.7 points and 10.3 rebounds since signing with Bendigo halfway through the season after completing extensive training and rehabilitation at the Australian Institute of Sport.

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