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ISSUE 929 FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2015

Charlie takes a shine to his work BENDIGO Gem Club Life member Charlie Bock is keeping a close eye on his work, and you can do the same when the club hosts its Gem Expo on September 12 and 13 – Story Page 16

TRAIN GAIN Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

By PETER KENNEDY

GREATER Bendigo mayor Peter Cox wants trains on the Bendigo line to run every 40 minutes as part of a push for improved public transport services. There are 18 services to Melbourne every weekday from Bendigo, compared to 19 from Ballarat. By contrast, there are more than 50 trains each weekday from Geelong. Cr Cox said a 40-minute service frequency was achievable and that discussions with Public Transport Victoria were continuing via the

Mayor pushes for improved transport

Bendigo Metro initiative. “Having buses and local trains connect to Bendigo station will enhance people getting to the station to catch a train to Melbourne,” he said. He said while council was keen to retain skills in Bendigo, there were about 1400 people who use the morning services to Melbourne, and it was important for them to have access to a reliable service. He said Bendigo Metro was about

terminating more services at Epsom and Eaglehawk – all part of a goal of getting people to think about changing their mode of transport for one in every five days of the working week. “If trains and buses can offer that alternative along with walking and cycling, we could get up to 1000 cars off our roads every day,” Cr Cox said. Cr Cox said it did not make sense to have so many cars travelling on our roads every day, when some of us

could travel together. “We’re not saying everybody travel on the train or the bus, but if we can have a diversity of transport options and think about them, people choose more healthy ways to travel,” he said. Cr Cox also acknowledged the need to improve parking at several key railway stations across Bendigo, saying “it has become a problem and council is writing to the minister.”

He said there were also opportunities for development around stations at Kangaroo Flat, Epsom and Eaglehawk which also fulfilled criteria laid out in the city’s Residential Strategy for a more compact city. And while it’s early days for the metro project, Cr Cox said council and the state government were “on the same page”. “It’s encouraging that public transport means so much to people now. We’ve just got to get the dollars to catch up with demand.”

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ASIC has commenced proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia against companies associated with Jamie McIntyre and the 21st Century Group in relation to their promotion and sale of interests to investors in five land banking schemes, including one on the outskirts of Bendigo. ASIC has alleged that the schemes are unregistered managed investment schemes and that the 21st Century Group companies and Mr McIntyre have been unlawfully carrying on an unlicensed financial services business. The five schemes are promoted and advertised as: • Bendigo Vineyard Estate & Resort, located at 51 Andrews Road, Bendigo. • Botanica, located at 805 Archer Rd, Kialla. • Secret Valley Estate, located at 955 Old Sydney Road, Bylands. • Oak Valley Lakes Estate & Resort, located at 124 Booth Road, Brookhill, Townsville. • Melbourne Grove Estate, located at 1491 Dohertys Road, Mount Cottrell. ASIC understands that there are over 100 investors in the schemes, which have been promoted to investors, including

through seminars, by entities associated with Mr McIntyre’s 21st Century Group. Companies associated with Mr McIntyre and the 21st Century Group are also the developers of the schemes (development companies). ASIC is seeking orders to appoint a provisional liquidator or receiver and manager to each of the five schemes and the development companies in order to take control of any assets and protect the interests of investors. The development companies are: • Bendigo Vineyard Estate Pty Ltd (ACN 600 088 211) • Archery Road Pty Ltd (ACN 162 921 735) • Secret Valley Estate Pty Ltd (ACN 602 817 532) • Kingsway South Holdings Pty Ltd (ACN 159 230 976) • Melbourne Tarniet Estate Pty Ltd (ACN 603 945 393) ASIC is also taking action against the development companies and the following for being involved in an unlicensed financial services business. • Mr Jamie Neville McIntyre (Surfers Paradise Qld) • Mr Dennis McIntyre (Surfers Paradise Qld)

VINE PLACE: 31 McLachlans Road. • Property Tuition Pty Ltd (ACN 129 421 281) • Education Holdings Pty Ltd (ACN 129 551 917) • Sourcing Property Pty Ltd (ACN 602 474 779) ASIC is also seeking orders that each of the defendants, including Mr McIntyre, be restrained from promoting, further promoting or operating any of the schemes and from operating a financial services business. The matter is set down for a first hearing today, August 14. ASIC’s proceedings are part of ASIC’s wider and ongoing investigation into land banking schemes. ASIC last week settled proceedings commenced against Midland HWY, which was the developer of a land banking scheme known as, Hermitage Bendigo (formerly, Acacia Banks) located outside of Bendigo. The 21st Century Group

also promoted this development. A POSTCARD-perfect boutique vineyard will go under the hammer this weekend at Lockwood. Lot 1 is represented by the property at 31 McLachlans Road is set on 5.8 hectares (14.3 acres) and includes up to four bedrooms, ensuite, spacious living areas and superb views of the stunning countryside. There’s also plenty of shedding, a five-megalitre water right and a bore, and there’s irrigated vines and plenty of fruit trees as well. Lot 2 includes 1.8 hectares of vacant land at the end of Montgomery’s Lane, and features an elevated home site (STCA), a row of olive trees and fertile creek flats leading down to the Bullock Creek. Elders Bendigo will auction the property in two lots, onsite at 31 McLachlans Road, Lockwood from 11am Saturday.

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Vacant land in sights

THE City of Greater Bendigo has identified three key vacant parcels of land as potential medium density housing meccas. The Residential Strategy recognises land at Chum Street opposite Fortuna, the former Coliban Water depot in Golden Square and surplus land owned by La Trobe University on Osborne Street, Flora Hill as currently being in the too hard basket for development. However, there’s also a strong belief the sites could become highly sought after by developers keen to cash in on future opportunities. The strategy also acknowledges council has a role in de-risking

such sites, to make them more attractive to developers. Council strategy manager Trevor Budge said the organisation believed the Chum Street site offered a great opportunity to put a really innovative residential development together, due to its size and location. “Because it’s such a large site, you can do development that’s two, three or perhaps four storey development… it’s not going to impact on anyone because it’s so far away from any adjoining residence,” he said. A masterplan community, where one company takes on the whole development in one hit would also allow for properties to

be bought off the plan. “This requires a person to either take over the whole site or very large parts of the site so it will be done to a single plan.” Mr Budge said a higher density

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would complement other activity planned for nearby Fortuna. “It actually reinforces the idea of it…. It sets the tone that this area is changing.” He said any masterplan com-

It’s not going to impact on anyone because it’s so far away from any adjoining residence

development would be balanced by a large corridor of open space running through the centre of the property. He said proximity to St John of God hospital, the CBD and transport were key factors, and that the development of the site

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munity would aim at a section of the market not provided for in Bendigo, and would compare favourably with many house and land packages offered elsewhere across Bendigo. “This is a really great opportunity and there are very few cities in

Go ahead for airport upgrade THE City of Greater Bendigo hopes work on a major $15 million redevelopment of the Bendigo airport will start later this year, after state planning minister Richard Wynne yesterday gave the green light for works to proceed. Bendigo Airport Advisory Committee chair, councillor James Williams said approval of a planning scheme amendment and permit needed to progress the much anticipated project meant the city would now refine and review final designs, before calling for expressions of interests for construction next month. Cr Williams said works would include construction of the 1600-metre runway, state-of-the- art lighting, fencing, guidance signs, illuminated wind direction indicators, electrical control cubicle and shelter and line marking. “The amendment also frees up approximately 12 hectares of land for an aviation compatible business park,” Cr Williams said. “It is going to be a tremendous asset for our region well into

the future. Mayor Peter Cox said the airport was a high priority for council, and the project was about further growing Greater Bendigo’s economic base by providing better and faster access to the rest of Victoria and the nation. “It will result in more jobs for the region as business owners realise the potential a new runway provides for expansion,” Cr Cox said. “It will also ensure that emergency services can retain their operations at the airport. “In addition it is estimated to inject $34.9m into the local economy and create 84 full-time equivalent jobs.” Cr Cox said this had been a great collaboration between local, state and federal governments and thanked planning minister Richard Wynne for his approval of such an important project for the region. The $15m Bendigo Airport expansion project is being funded with $5m contributions from the federal and state governments, as well as the City of Greater Bendigo.

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the Victoria, with a 10 hectare site in such a fantastic location and we should capitalise on this.” The smaller former Coliban Water site was another prime site blessed with easy access from the highway, close to transport and within close proximity to the CBD. A previous report prepared for La Trobe University has identified the Osborne Street site as having great potential for a mixed development, with a focus on affordable compact housing appealing to changing markets. Commercial development would be integrated into the residential stock in the form of a multi-storey development.

PRECIOUS PRIZE: Arthur Alsop from the Bendigo Budgerigar Club with Precious. Photo: BILL CONROY

Budgies have their day at exhibition THEY say birds of a feather flock together, and Bendigo’s best and brightest budgies will be out on display on Sunday at the Bendigo Budgerigar Club’s annual exhibition. Held at Atkins Street Girl Guide Hall from 10am to 2pm, a diverse range of varieties and colours of budgies are sure to thrill bird lovers and curious onlookers alike. Club member Barry Butcher welcomed everyone to come and see the birds, and said the exhibition catered for amateur owners to

the most accomplished of budgerigar breeders. “We try to have a large variety of birds on display,” Mr Butcher said. He said club members were also happy to chat to people about the health and wellbeing of the budgerigars. With a celebrity in their midst, there is no doubt the calibre of budgie that the club produces and that will be on display at the exhibition is high quality. Club member Kath Alsop took out a national title with one of her birds ear-

lier this year, winning the crested title at the Australian National Budgerigar Championships. Held in Mandurah, Ms Alsop was unable to travel to the show but watched on a live stream as her crested bird took out the accolade. “I was absolutely thrilled to bits, I think I shed a tear or two,” she said. Making it to national level saw Precious undergo a rigorous judging process, which included beating stiff competition at state level. Although Ms Alsop was

hesitant to name her prizewinning budgie, she said he was special to her. “He’s just precious really, maybe we should call him Precious,” she said. “The judges described Precious’ crest as “perfect” and said he was ahead of the other birds “by a country mile.” Precious’ perfect crest wasn’t achieved without a little help from Mr Butcher, however. “We did put a little cornflower on his crest,” he admitted. - Laura Hurley

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ORGANISERS have hailed last weekend’s Bendigo Writers Festival an outstanding success with record crowds taking part in the three-day event based in the city’s arts precinct. More than 6100 people flocked to the fourth BWF, including about 2500 students who took part in the annual Text Marks the Spot schools program on Friday, August 7. Box office receipts more than doubled for this year’s festival, with the addition of Bendigo’s stunning Ulumbarra Theatre proving to be a

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Transport moves forward

A DEDICATED rail shuttle service between Kangaroo Flat and Eaglehawk has been mooted as one of the key long-term recommendations behind the state government’s Bendigo Metro Rail plan. The Bendigo Metro consultative community taskforce’s summary of recommendations was handed down to Public Transport minister Jacinta Allan last week, and will be implemented in three stages in line with service demand. More than 600 community submissions shaped the recommendations, with stage one of the $2 million plan to be enacted within a year. The $2m committed by the Labor government is dedicated to

V/Line and Metro focus of improvements stage one works, with no further money committed at this stage. The taskforce’s aim is for a 20-minute peak and 40-minute interpeak service to operate from Bendigo, Epsom, Eaglehawk and Kangaroo Flat, according to the report. The jewel in the crown of the recommendations summary is a shuttle service between Eaglehawk and Kangaroo Flat, or Bendigo, that connects with frequent services to Epsom and Melbourne. Stage one of the Bendigo Metro plan includes increased return services (five per day) to Epsom and Eaglehawk, all Bendigo line trains stopping at Kangaroo Flat and coordinating the Bendigo bus

review to allow for efficient connections between V/Line and bus services. Recommendations under stage two of the plan (implement-

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crossings and track works north of Bendigo and the implementation of the shuttle service. Member for Bendigo West Maree Edwards, who also chaired

These recommendations were put forward after carefully considering the needs of... Bendigo

ed according to service demand) include increasing services to and from Melbourne and upgraded infrastructure at Epsom, Eaglehawk and Kangaroo Flat stations. Stage three of the plan would see the 20-minute peak and 40-minute interpeak services delivered, upgraded signalling, level

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the taskforce, said the recommendations would be forwarded to the state government for its consideration. “The Bendigo Metro Rail project received over 600 submissions from the community during consultation and feedback indicated strong support for this project,”

Ms Edwards said. “These recommendations were put forward after carefully considering the needs of the Bendigo community now and for the future.” Meanwhile, Bendigo was last week also announced as one of four regional areas set to benefit from the state government’s 24hour weekend public transport trial. Bendigo, along with Ballarat, Geelong and Traralgon will see buses leave Southern Cross station at around 2am on weekends from January 1, providing a mix of stopping and express services. The latest service to leave Southern Cross on the Bendigo line is currently the 11.45pm service that runs on Friday and Saturday nights.

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People are saying it’s competition... they’ve got the monopoly open up for contractors, I could have tried to win the tender,” he said. He said it was likely the costs associated with dismantling the business would place Greenaway under further duress. “It’s going to cost us a fair bit of money to get out,” Mr Janssen said. “There’s a cut off point – it will likely be June 30, or before then.” Greenaway customers have rallied in support of the embattled service, with

a facebook post sharing the company’s concerns garnering hundreds of likes, shares and comments. Greenaway’s first customer, Mary Boromeo, said she had no need for the new organic waste service offered by the city. “As a consumer, I only want to pay for what I use,” she said. “I don’t want an organic waste collection as I currently recycle it to my small worm farm.” Council’s waste service manager Simon Clay said the city had been in discussions with Mr Janssen for around nine months, and were working with him to mitigate the costs associated with shutting down his business. “It became clear fairly early on (the service) would put Greenaway out of business,” Mr Clay said. “We’ve discussed the possibility of when we deliver 35,000 bins (next year) Greenaway may be able to provide a quote. “We’ve also been discussing buying Greenaway’s bins and putting them into our existing stock.” The trial organic waste service is be initially trialled to 2800 homes in Kennington, Strathdale, East Bendigo and North Bendigo by September 10. – Laura Hurley

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Call for pool timetable By LAURA HURLEY

The Kangaroo Flat Community Enterprise (KFCE) is urging the City of Greater Bendigo to provide a timetable on the new stateof-the-art swimming pool set to be developed at the site of the leisure centre. After councillors voted in favour of the pool in June, KFCE president Jack Lyons said the community had yet to see a construction or delivery timetable. “It has been almost two months now since council approved the pool, and we haven’t seen a construction or delivery timetable,” Mr Lyons said. He said the Kangaroo Flat community had been full of praise for the council’s decision

to approve the pool, however he felt the lack of timetable was causing doubt amongst some elements of the community. “Council voted to go ahead with the pool whether it received federal funding or not. While we are prepared to work as hard as we can with council to get that funding, the community is telling us they want to start seeing action,” Mr Lyons said. “Our local schools are also saying they want to start including the pool complex in their long-term planning strategies. “On top of the $100,000 we have already committed, locals are starting to donate already to help us reach our promised $1 million mark. “However, there is a clear

message that more will donate once they see action. We fear a lack of a timetable is causing doubt among the community.” He said locals were keen to roll their sleeves up and begin the project once they had an indication about a timeline from council. “We just need to hear council’s starting pistol,” Mr Lyons said. Council’s City Futures director Stan Liacos said plans were under way to attract further capital investment in the pool, and physical construction could be expected to commence late this year or early 2016. “We appreciate the group’s patience,” Mr Liacos said. “However, it is a very big and

complex project and it’s important we look at putting it through a thorough process. “We are currently preparing documents to help us attract further capital investment.” Mr Liacos said council were also in the process of securing an operator to create detailed plans of the pool and leisure centre. “We’ll be seeking operator interest in the next two to three months to assist in finalising detailed designs parallel to that process,” he said. “All going well, we should be able to commence construction very late this year or early next year. “We are in a good positions because we already have town planning permit approval.”

Raising cash for Nepal A GROUP of passionate Bendigonians and the local Nepalese community are raising funds for the country’s earthquake appeal. Dungey Carter Ketterer employee Jenny Donaldson travelled to Nepal earlier this year when the earthquake hit, and upon returning back to Australia decided that she and her daughter would do something to help rebuild schools in the region. The night the pair arrived back in Bendigo, the local Nepalese community held a vigil that they attended and Jenny decided to join the fundraising efforts along with the Rotary Club of Bendigo and the AusNep Foundation. “We had been over there trekking then had gone on to white water rafting, waiting on the river bank when it happened,” she said. “Thankfully we were in a fairly safe spot at the moment of

group effort: Jenny Donaldson is organising a fundraiser for Nepal. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN the big one. We stayed in Kathmandu for a further five days before returning home. We did help in that time trying to collect items needed for the outlying villages. “I had a terrible guilt coming back home and leaving all those poor people in such despair.” The group has been able to

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raise around $25,000 so far and is aiming to raise more with a cocktail and auction night at the All Seasons on Saturday, August 29. AusNep Foundation’s Umesh Srestha said all were welcome to attend the cocktail night. “Initially our aim was to

raise $20,000 only, but when we started looking for the schools and collecting information from the ground we realised we needed more than $20,000,” he said. Tickets to the cocktail night are $50 and can be bought by calling Jenny Donaldson on 0409 484 391.

End of life top of agenda BENDIGO health experts have called for a community approach to end of life care, saying that planning for palliative care needs to take place well before patients present at hospital. Speaking on Wednesday as part of a series of regional hearings for a parliamentary inquiry into end of life choices, Bendigo Health’s advance care planning clinical lead doctor Jason Fletcher and clinical rehab and geriatric medicine director Dr Marc Budge advocated for earlier planning for terminal patients. Dr Fletcher said end of life planning was increasingly becoming an issue for healthcare professionals due to a lack of resources. “In my personal opinion, there are too many deaths in hospital,” he said. Dr Fletcher said about 88 per cent of deaths that occurred at Bendigo Hospital in 2014 were patients who were terminally ill. He attributed a lack of resources for community-based palliative care for this figure. “There’s too much of a focus on inhospital care and not enough on primary care,” Dr Fletcher said. Talking on assisted deaths for terminal patients, Dr Fletcher believed discussion about advanced care planning was often avoided due to the nature of the topic. “One of the problems with advanced care planning has is an association with euthanasia,” he said. “As a community and as a medical professional, we should have respect for patient autonomy.” He said in a small number of cases, he believed a medically assisted death would be appropriate. “The uptake of euthanasia is quite small,” Dr Fletcher said. Dr Budge told the enquiry there needed to be more framework on treating terminal patients with conditions other than cancer. “In the last 10 to 20 years, the number of those with non-cancer conditions is increased beyond those with cancer,” he said. “Increasingly, dementia is a focus.” He reiterated the importance of advanced care planning well before a patient is hospitalised. “It is a difficult discussion to have at times, particularly if you’re unwell,” Dr Budge said. “Most of this should be provided in the community.”

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ticking away again. This year there are more than 150 trade and display tables, and as it’s 100 years since the Anzac landings at Gallipoli, there is a special focus on militaria. “With displays like Les’ clocks adding a different flavour along with Joyce’s button collection and Eldred’s shearing collection, there’s plenty to

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WHEN the Weekly ran a story describing Neil Gemill’s plight some weeks ago, he was amazed at the response from the public. The burden of Mr Gemill’s song was that because he was a mature aged person it was hard for him to find employment. In his middle age, Mr Gemill looked around him and found that he had lost something that was vital to him – a job. His sense of having a place, a role in the world was taken from him. “When employment is taken away, you feel isolated and not connected to society. Work gives you a structure, you connect to people, talk to them,” he said. That mental illness and unemployment go hand-in-hand is a fact confirmed by former counsellor and chair of the RSL Welfare and Charity Committee, Paul Penno. “Long term unemployment leads to the same symptoms of depression,” he said. “And the two elements of depression are hopelessness and despair, that is exactly how people feel who can’t find work. “The government is talking about encouraging people to work until they are 70, but many jobs re-

NEW OUTLOOK: Neil Gemill. quire physical fitness and the other factor to take into account is that jobs, particularly in the manufacturing industry just aren’t there. I think the approach is pretty unrealistic.” With a view to helping others, Mr Gemill invited other people who were in a similar position to him to give him a ring. After the story ran Mr Gemill said he received more than 25 phone calls from men and women who were also in a similar plight. “I have been stopped in the street by people who want to express their sympathy and support,” he said.

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Groups share in cash By LAURA HURLEY

Whipstick Ward Meeting Monday August 17, 2015 City of Greater Bendigo Whipstick Ward Councillors Peter Cox, Lisa Ruffell and James Williams invite all interested members of the community to attend the Whipstick Ward meeting. This forum provides an opportunity to meet with your ward Councillors to discuss local opportunities and raise any issues. The meeting will take place:7pm to 8.30pm Monday August 17, 2015 Neilborough Hall Faraday Street, Neilborough Everyone is encouraged and very welcome to attend. Cr Peter Cox Ph: 5434 6189 E: p.cox@bendigocouncillors.org.au Cr Lisa Ruffell Ph: 5434 6206 E: l.ruffell@bendigocouncillors.org.au Cr James Williams Ph: 5434 6208 E: j.williams@bendigocouncillors.org.au

Junortoun Community Engagement Meeting Tuesday August 18, 2015 City of Greater Bendigo Eppalock Ward Councillors Rod Campbell, Mark Weragoda and Helen Leach invite all interested members of the community to attend the Junortoun Community Engagement meeting. This forum will provide an opportunity to meet with your ward Councillors to discuss local opportunities and raise any issues: The meeting will take place:7pm - 8.30pm Tuesday August 18, 2015 Baptist Church McIvor Highway, Junortoun Everyone is encouraged and very welcome to attend. Cr Rod Campbell Ph: 5434 6203 E: r.campbell@bendigocouncillors.org.au Cr Mark Weragoda Ph: 5434 6192 E: m.weragoda@bendigocouncillors.org.au Cr Helen Leach Ph: 5434 6190 E: h.leach@bendigocouncillors.org.au

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THIRTY-EIGHT non-profit organisations will share in about $1.131 million over three years as part of the City of Greater Bendigo’s inaugural Partnership Grants Program. The successful applicants will share in the funding, with $377,400 to be allocated in the first year, $377,250 in the second year and $377,000 in the third year. Mayor Peter Cox said the funding was important in fostering positive partnerships between council and community groups. “It’s very important to me how we develop partnerships with community organisations,” Cr Cox said. “There is a great benefit for organisations themselves – there’s a great advantage for the volunteers in the groups and those advantages are seen throughout the community.” He said the successful applicants had been selected by

MONEY TALKS: Narelle Lyle, Angelique Whitehouse, Mayor Peter Cox, Glynn Jarrett, Martin Szakal and Gaelle Broad. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN an independent committee, which he felt was important in regards to how council distributes funding. “An independent panel went through the applica-

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Film stars stalk in to the city He terrified audiences as Mick Taylor in Wolf Creek, and now seminal Australian actor John Jarratt has turned his hand to directing in a new dark comedy, StalkHer, due out in cinemas later this month. Visiting Bendigo on Tuesday with co-star Kaarin Fairfax, the pair are embarking on a national tour to promote the film, focussing on regional centres. Fairfax described the film as a “bit of a rollercoaster ride”. “It’s an inappropriate romantic thriller with some laughs, some twists,” she said. “It’s a story of a man and a woman. We don’t really know at the beginning of the film – and through the film – what the hell’s going on, and that’s part of the fun. “We like to say passion is complicated…. It will certainly keep you guessing in terms of trying to work out what’s happening.” StalkHer is the tale of two people destined for each other, yet destined to be each other’s demise. Offering raw dialogue and characters that will make you laugh at all the wrong things, it is a gritty battle of the sexes with verbal and physical blows coming thick and fast. Jarratt stepped up as both actor and director for the film, and worked collaboratively with Fairfax in the director’s role when he was (literally) tied up. “Editing was new to me, that’s where I was a greenhorn. And being tied to a chair for 90 per cent of the film, it was pretty hard to get to the monitor, so it’s probably not the best choice of films for a directorial debut,” he said.

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DOUBLE ACT: John Jarratt and Kaarin Fairfax in Bendigo to promote their new film. Photo: bill conroy “So I got Kaarin to step in, we worked together well.” He described the film as a “good, gritty film” along the likes of A Streetcar Named Desire and The War of the Roses. “We wanted some kind of battle in a house or some room. Two blokes or a bloke and a woman and I would be one of them,” Jarratt said. The soundtrack includes tracks from the likes of the Skyhooks, Sarah Blasko and Nick Cave, and also features Mr Jarratt’s song debut

Killer in Me and the forthcoming single performed by Ms Fairfax’s two daughters, Maddy and Memphis Kelly, the title track StalkHer. Fairfax, who was visiting Bendigo for the first time, said she was in awe of the city’s unique architecture. “Weirdly, I have never been to Bendigo before and I feel kind of embarrassed that I haven’t because it’s so beautiful,” she said. “We were driving in late (Monday) night and I got in about two. I said to John I just want to walk

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TWO year 12 students from Bendigo Senior Secondary College are putting back into the community, organising hampers for those affected by family violence. Students Mitchell Landry and Tamika Berger, both 17, decided to fundraise for the Centre for Non-Violence as part of a community project the pair are studying at school. Tamika said they chose the Centre for Non-Violence due to the heightened attention domestic violence had received this year, following public hearings into the Royal Commission into Family Violence beginning last month. “We chose this issue and

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The pair also ran a sausage sizzle at the Eaglehawk IGA to further fundraise for the cause, with donations from Coles Bendigo, Woolworths, Campbells Cash and Carry, Leonards Bendigo and Strathdale IGA. “We’d like to thank all the businesses that donated,” Mitchell said. Mitchell and Tamika received enough donations for about 60 packages, which will be donated to the Centre for Non Violence for individuals and families at risk and in need. CARING: Mitchell Landry, Tamika Berger, Kerry Jackson-Diamond, John Marley and Terry Stratford. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

CARE NEEDED: Speed limits will be lowered at two spots.

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VICROADS will reduce the speed at two key locations along the Calder on the outskirts of Bendigo, to reduce the risk and severity of crashes. Regional director Mal Kersting said speed limit reductions near Maiden Gully and at the Fogarty’s Gap Road intersection would be implemented as an immediate road safety measure. “Along Marong Road (Calder Higwhay), between the outskirts of Bendigo and Maiden Gully, we will be reducing the speed from the current 90 kilometres per hour to 80km/h,” he said. “There has been quite a lot of development along that section of road, which means increased traffic volumes and busier intersections. “While it mightn’t

seem like a big change, it can mean a reduction in the likelihood and severity of crashes. “We will also be reducing the speed limit along the Calder from 100km/h to 80km/h through the Fogarty’s Gap intersection, as figures are showing us far too many people are still crashing at high speeds. “The speed limit reduction here is an immediate measure we can take to improve conditions in the short term, but we will continue to monitor safety through this intersection.” The decision to lower speed limits at both locations has also been based on feedback from the community, council and Victoria Police. Crews will install the changed speed zones in the coming fortnight.

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Show will be a gem By LAURA HURLEY

All that sparkles and shines will be out on show at the 38th Bendigo Gem Club Expo, running on September 12 and 13. The new look expo has moved from its former location at Kangaroo Flat to Junortoun, and despite the change in location club members predict the event will be bigger and better than ever. The expo will include over 30 stalls where visitors can buy gemstones, minerals, silver, gold and jewellery making and lapidary supplies. This year’s expo will also feature some new gold-themed additions including metal detecting and gold panning activities, a gold nugget replica display and sluicing demonstrations. Jewellery making demonstrations will be featured on

Help plan the future of public transport in Loddon-Mallee The State Government invites you to help shape the future of public transport in regional Victoria. The Regional Network Development Plan will be built from your ideas about what your local community and region needs from public transport. This long-term plan will take into account the different needs of individual communities and deliver a regional public transport network where train, coach and bus services work together to get people where they need to go.

close work: All work will be on show. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN the main stage, and for the first time will be streamed live thanks to a camera sponsored by Ruffell Jewellers.

Life member Charlie Bock will also exhibit his intricate handmade gemstone sculptures, which include local

landmarks such as the Cathedral, Bendigo Tramways tram, Joss House and the Alexandra Fountain. Bendigo Gem Club member Andie Downing said the expo functioned as the club’s yearly fundraiser. “People come and visit from all over Australia,” Ms Downing said. “Anyone who is interested in rocks, gem stones, prospecting, jewellery making is welcome – we’ve got something for everyone.” Mr Bock also welcomed visitors from far and wide to the expo, saying the funds would go towards expanding the range of equipment the club had. “It’ll keep the club running for the rest of the year,” he said. Admission is $6 per person, and under-16s get in free when accompanied by a paying adult.

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Workshops will be held around the Loddon-Mallee region in August, commencing in Swan Hill. Come along and get involved in planning the future of public transport.

MEDICAL facilites in East Timor are set for a boost with the donation of three ultrasound machines. High St Xray recently upgraded the machines in the clinic and asked Bendigo Maubisse Friendship Committee if they would like to donate the machines to Maubisse Hospital, in Timor Leste. The three Siemens ultrasound machines were recently refurbished ready to be shipped to East Timor Their prime use will be in pregnancy surveillance, with the district having 60,000 births per year. The Carmelite sisters now run a pre-birth home for the women to encourage them to attend the hospital for birth. Family size averages 10 to 12 children, so the potential is considerable.

Swan Hill: Friday 21 August, 11am–1pm Stradbroke Hall , Cnr of Stradbroke Avenue and Rutherford Street, Swan Hill Mildura: Monday 24 August, 5pm–7pm Quality Hotel Mildura Grand – The Grand Ballroom Seventh Street, Mildura Castlemaine: Tuesday 25 August, 6pm–8pm Castlemaine Town Hall, 25 Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine

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Echuca: Wednesday 26 August, 5pm–7pm Mecure Port of Echuca – The Murray Room, 465 High Street, Echuca

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ONE of the world’s largest and strongest community based organisations will celebrate 90 years of service to the Bendigo community next weekend. Rotary has a long and strong history in the Bendigo area, dating back to 1925, when the then Bendigo mayor, councillor Ernest Vains along with 20 other distinguished Bendigo businessmen, met at the Town Hall and the Rotary Club of Bendigo was formed. Founding club members included Bendigo icons such as the Leggo, Guidice, Bolton, Levy and Lansell families. Meetings were originally held at the Favaloro Café in Pall Mall and Rotary has not looked back, and it’s interesting to note that back in the early days, meetings were actually broadcast live on local radio. There are now seven Rotary clubs in Bendigo and all continue to do amazing work both locally and internationally. In celebration of the 90 years since

FIRST MEETING: A gathering of members in 1925. Rotary began in Bendigo, the Rotary Club of Bendigo has a “night to remember” planned for the Saturday night, August 22 at the Capital Theatre. The club is reaching out to all former members, friends, exchange students and anybody who’s had a connection with

Rotary to come along and enjoy a great night of celebration. Tickets are available at the Capital Theatre box office (www.gotix.com.au) and more information is also available on the Rotary Club of Bendigo’s facebook page and website.

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Writers on form Another hugely successful Bendigo Writers Festival has taken place showcasing writers, interviewers and many others. This shows once again the diversity of Bendigo’s historic buildings along with contemporaries. It was so good to see attendees enjoying all the businesses and attributes Bendigo has to offer. I was lucky enough to speak to keynote speaker Tariq Ali on the Sunday at the Wine Bank and he commented on the beautiful buildings and said it was so quiet and how lucky I was to live here, to which I agreed. There are not enough superlatives to say about artistic director Rosemary Sorensen and her committee headed up by councillor Rod Fyffe for the magnificent array of speakers and events condensed into a three-day programme. To have such variety there was absolutely something for everyone. My highlights were the discussion between academic Robert Manne and Tariq Ali which was a thought provoking session which hit an accord with the very appreciative audience. Also for the first time showcasing the Ulumbarra Theatre which was a huge hit with the public. This new theatre is just another fantastic asset and puts Bendigo on the world stage. I was very grateful to Rosemary for inviting me to moderate the Sunday afternoon session at the beautiful Capital Theatre between good friends Passing Clouds’ winemaker Graeme Leith and Mildura’s renowned restauranteur Stefano de Pieri. It was fantastic to follow Graeme’s difficult journey of establishing his winery along with his travels and many other interesting life experiences. I also loved Stefano’s political experiences and his passion for Mildura, music and cooking. Well done to all involved as this festival just keeps getting better and bigger as I’m sure the attendances will attest. Of course events like this don’t happen without a lot of hard work by the organisers and major sponsors such as the City of Greater Bendigo, La Trobe University, the Schaller Studio and many other including ABC 91.1 and the Bendigo Weekly who helped with its conception and continue to support this and many other major events in this area. Already looking forward to next year’s event. Keith Sutherland, Bendigo

End of the line for North Bendigo school Sadly the final end has come for the North Bendigo Primary School which, after 137 valuable years of teaching students, was closed down supposedly for the best outcome for staff and students under the banner of the Bendigo Education Plan, by the then regional director Ron Lake. Over the past few days heavy equipment moved onto the site and began the demolition of the school to a pile of rubble. Sadly the much heralded Bendigo Education Plan was to revise the education system to provide better outcomes for staff and students – other than the rebuilding of some schools. This did not eventuate and we have witnessed a decline in education standards and results, staff have been put under enormous stress levels and pressures. More paperwork, wasted time on computers ticking boxes trying to get through all the changes leaving them less time to prepare lesson plans and classroom activities. This was aided by the introduction of the Ultranet that was also going to be the best thing since sliced bread, with the whole system crashing very early on the first day of operation. This, along with the recent acknowledgement of the failure of the Naplan testing, one wonders where our future is heading given the blunders that have been made by supposedly experienced and knowledgeable leaders in the education department. They have deprived staff and students of funds to deliver a good education outcome for all. It was interesting the building had been sitting vacant for about four years, then quietly demolishers moved in with nothing being said. The facility could have been used for aged care, respite facilities, there are any number of things that it could have been used for. What is going to happen the vacant site once it is totally cleared of all debris? Those who have been associated with the demise of education standards in this region should hang their heads in shame for allowing this to happen. Ivan Kitt, Bendigo

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try has called for Australia to move towards an increasing reliance on GST and land taxes because they claim it would increase productivity and housing affordability and supply (Bendigo Weekly, August 7). They also claim that stamp duties reduce labour mobility and productivity by locking people into a certain location. While there may be some truth in this position, this view is an incomplete and inadequate look at taxation in Australia. How about the view that an increase in GST will hit lower and middle income earners because they have to spend a higher proportion of their income on non-discretionary goods and services. How about the view that surging house prices reduces the productivity of this country, limits the life choices of young people, restricts labour mobility and locks people into a mountain of debt and stress that could last a lifetime. These surging prices also discourage people who have purchased homes in rural areas, like Bendigo, from moving to capital cities unless they want to take on massive debt. How about the view that the runaway house prices in our capital cities are partly fuelled by negative gearing, foreign investment, the 50 per cent tax break given to income from capital gains and the

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generous treatment of capital gains on the family home. The taxation system does need to be reviewed, but the heart of this review should be the impact the system has on people. The current system skews tax breaks towards people who are able to afford to take up investment opportunities and large powerful companies that can minimise their tax to almost nothing. Sorry, but simplistic taxation solutions, like increasing the GST and land taxes without a detailed discussion on the fairness and long-term social impact of our taxation system, simply does not cut it. Linda Brownstein, Quarry Hill

Have your say on CFA The Minister for Emergency Services Jane Garrett, has announced a fire services review. The inquiry has not been well publicised. I was only given the information below a week after the fourweek submission period had started. Submissions will be accepted up to August 31, and the inquiry has to report by 30 September. This is an extremely tight timeline. The inquiry is accepting submissions on the relations between

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paid CFA staff and volunteers which has been the subject of an online petition. The terms of reference can be found at http://news.cfa.vic.gov.au/ blog/victorian-government-announces-fire-services-review.html. There is no email address available as yet to send submissions to, but it is meant to come later this week. I will post updated information on the petition webpage at www.communityrun.org/p/CFAcodeofconduct This is a rare, and probably the only, chance for anyone who has been affected by CFA management’s attitude to volunteers who try to deal with “authoritarian leadership” or other brigade problems, to have their say. Rod Andrew, Macedon Ranges

All fired up D Arscott (Bendigo Weekly, August 7) calls the coalition “fiscally responsible”. The coalition government recently spent $55m to settle four (yes, four, countable on the fingers of one hand) refugees in Cambodia. How’s that for fiscal responsibility? Pat Horan, Sebastian

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Metro hits the mark THE Bendigo Metro Rail project was a cornerstone of the now government’s local election strategy in the lead up to last year’s November 29 decider. And as work on the project continues, more than 600 submissions from the community form part of a report handed to Public Transport minister Jacinta Allan last Friday. That in itself is a tangible indicator of how much interest there is in this project, and just how important it is for the taskforce charged with the task of implementing the Bendigo Metro project to get it right. Hopefully, such a high level of community participation will provide a solid foundation for proving up the next stages of the plan, and overall, for even better standards of service than the one Bendigonians enjoy now. While in opposition, Labor pledged $2 million towards the first stage of the Bendigo Metro project, but the project will likely require more than this to meet the soaring demand from commuters wanting to take advantage of improvements to public transport at a local level. Improvements to car parking

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Editorial Comment at suburban railway stations in Kangaroo Flat and Eaglehawk is desperately needed, a circumstance no one denies, and one everyone looks forward to being addressed. So any train pain Bendigo might experience in the short term, will hopefully, and ultimately, prove to be train gain. That’s the view of architects and supporters of the Bendigo Metro project being developed for the Bendigo community with a renewed focus on increased frequency of services and a better utilisation of suburban stations at Eaglehawk, Epsom and Kangaroo Flat. Bendigo needs to keep pace with public transport options in other regional centres, or risk falling behind. The government appears to have recognised this, and percep-

tions about public transport have shifted dramatically in the past decade or so. The introduction of fast trains on the Bendigo corridor has no doubt contributed to the massive increase in patronage on V/Line trains, and has brought Melbourne much closer to Bendigo. The same can not yet be said about buses, but if the state government and City of Greater Bendigo have their way, more of us will be travelling on buses much more frequently in the years to come. That’s why initiatives such as the Bendigo Metro project are so important. Their ability to have such a dramatic impact on the way locals live their lives and go about their daily business cannot be understated. A sustainable city, something Bendigo continually strives to be, requires change, and for more emphasis on walking and cycling as well. Bendigo does have a very heavy reliance on the car, something no one expects to completely eliminate, but if the experts manage to get it right with the Bendigo Metro project, even this might just change.

opinion By STEVE KENDALL

I HAVE never been one for flying the rainbow flag, for no other reason than people in the know having been doing a better job. But now I feel it’s time to throw my hat into the ring on marriage equality. Here we are in 2015 and Australia is still unsure about marriage equality. Figures I have seen bandied around suggest about 70 per cent of Australians either don’t care or see no reason not to have marriage equality. This is a majority. Tony Abbott as prime minister is heading his party away from a conscience vote in parliament. A conscience vote would allow members of the government to decide for themselves how to vote instead of being glued to the party line. He has even gone so far to say he will sack ministers who vote differently from him.

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Mr Abbott does not like the idea of marriage equality, therefore his loyal followers will be stopped from allowing this basic change. Mr Abbott also says it needs a change in the constitution to redefine marriage. This is untrue, as the Commonwealth government is charged with the right and ability.

love each other who would like to be recognised equally in the eyes of the law and by others. If you doubt or do not believe it’s possible to love someone of your own sex you are wrong. That some people want to take it further is their business, and they should be equal in that choice. How would you feel if

What business is it of yours if someone has a different leaning to you? Legislative powers of the Parliament section 51 XXI clearly states it is part of the power of the government of the day. Therefore this whole matter could be resolved in parliament by a show of hands. But it needs the freedom of MPs to vote how they feel, not how they are led. Marriage equality is simply that. A couple who

your loved family member told you they were gay? Would you throw them out or hate them? If you say yes, the problem is with you, not them. There seems to be an outcry from some about the concept of man and man and woman on woman. What business is it of yours if someone has a different leaning to you? It’s not compulsory to be homosexual, it’s not a

life choice, it’s just the way it is, and the sooner we accept that and move on the better. Let’s face it, what difference would it make to any of us? Would the world shake, would traffic drive on the wrong side of the road? No, it would make no difference except make people happy and feel equal. Is that so wrong? For some reason, people object to this most strongly, and the reason I am writing is to make you think does it really matter to you? If you are for marriage equality or do not care either way, you should not let the thoughts of a backward looking government hold up the will of the people, and that will appears to be for marriage equality in Australia. Mr Abbott’s stance is one of an Australia which is lacking in understanding for the rights and thoughts of its people, and it’s time for change.

A HIGHLIGHT of the La Trobe University Visual Arts Centre is the street facade which features two expanses of plate glass. This vast area was designed to function as a public exhibition space. In 2011 La Trobe University and the City of Greater Bendigo entered into a partnership which enabled the facade image to become part of the VAC’s exhibition program. The national competition offers an opportunity for artists to exhibit on the VAC facade for two years. The winner of the 2015-17 Facade Project competition will be announced at 6pm on Thursday, at an event where the new facade image will be unveiled by mayor Cr Peter Cox and La Trobe University vice-chancellor John Dewar. The winning artist will also be in attendance.

ACT IN REVIEW THE state government will review the Local Government Act 1989, as part of a process aimed at improving accountability and creating a more contemporary, accessible Act to meet the current and future needs of Victorian communities. Local Government minister Natalie Hutchins has announced the Terms of Reference and members of an advisory committee tasked with providing independent advice on the review - the first since the act’s inception. The six-member advisory committee will be chaired by Member for Yuroke Ros Spence and is made up of councillors Mary Delahunty and David Clark, former local government chief executives Kathy Alexander

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PUSHING EFFICIENCY A RECORD number of entries have been received for next weekend’s Energy Efficient and Human Powered Vehicles (EEV/ HPV) Grand Prix event to be raced around the streets of Bendigo. Following the success of last year’s race held at the Bendigo Livestock Exchange, this year’s event will take place on residential streets bordering Ewing Park to raise the profile of the event, and to attract more people. This year the event also forms part of the Victorian HPV Series as the round three event, with more than 85 vehicles expected to confirm the event’s increasing popularity with young and old.

VALUE YOUR ANTIQUE IF you’re a fan of Antiques Roadshow and have a few of your own family heirlooms or amazing junk shop discoveries, take them to Bendigo Gallery on Saturday, September 26. Valuation expert Warren Joel from Byjoel will be available to tell you how much your painting, ceramics, jewellery and other decorative items are worth. Mr Joel is one of Australia’s best known and experienced valuers and is able to value larger pieces such as antique furniture from good, detailed photographs. Valuation Day is a fundraising event held each year by Friends of the Gallery and valuations cost a very affordable $5 each with a limit of three items per person. Valuations start at 10am and close at 4pm. Tickets will go on sale at the Gallery from 10am on the day.

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Finding room for a festival With the general rush, it all was a bit much for sleepy Nick

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HAT great times were had at the Bendigo Writers Festival. Old Nick from the office went along and despite the talent on show just used events in the Capital for a snooze in the dark. So if you were disturbed by a grey-haired beardy snoring, please let me apologise on his behalf. Seems snoozing wasn’t the only trick he played over the weekend. He had a real seniors moment. Obviously staggering around in a post nap haze he seated himself for a session, only to discover he was in the wrong location. For those who have not attended, the writers festival is run in many locations at the same time, so you have to chose your preference and move to the right room. Now, as an indicator I went to eight sessions, including the one I presented, and I managed to get to all eight early and in the correct spot. Anyway, Nick, gentleman that he is, was too polite to

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move, so sat through the rest of the performance. Though this is fine, he missed the one he wanted to see and it will never be repeated. I don’t know whether he had been to the pub or forgot to take his tablets, but the end result is clear. Silly old bugger. While I was sharing this around the office in my friendly way, I discovered somebody else was delayed between sessions and had rushed in to find themselves in the wrong room. Though I am not game to name the person involved, he really should know better. There was an element of

good samaritan in his delay, but never let the truth get in the way of a good story. The event was one of those times where you really don’t have time to stop and chat. I freelanced a bit, very rarely sitting with anyone I knew, instead I crossed paths with many in the walk to the next event. People who I had not seen for weeks were bumped into three, four or five times a day on the Capital steps or crossing the road. I am sure some took the chance to dodge me because they were pretending to rush to the next event.

If watched from afar session changeover time would look like a busy ants’ nest centred on the Capital, streams of people heading in all directions for a frantic 10 minutes, only to subside into peace for the next hour. The whole event was marvellous, and I am already planning ahead for next year. Well done to all involved. Rosemary you’re a gem (yes, I would like to present again), Lucy, thanks for offering to share your crab, Fleur yes, it’s a shame the bar shut and Clare I hope you’ll be very happy together. - Steve Kendall Twitter@stevekendall1

ICKETS for the Bendigo Heritage Uncorked and Bendigo Heritage After Dark wine events are on sale now. The winemakers of Bendigo create these wine and food events each year to showcase the best of Bendigo – Bendigo wine, superb food, local musicians and grand gold rush architecture. Bendigo Heritage After Dark is a casual wine and food affair in the evening of Friday, October 9. The clinking of wine glasses will be a common sound as patrons enjoy local wines along with canapés and live music in the grand Bendigo Town Hall. Tickets include wine tastings, souvenir wine glass, delicious canapes and live music. This is a casual and fun event to end the working week or start the Heritage Uncorked weekend. It takes place from 5pm to 8pm at the Bendigo Town Hall, Lyttleton Terrace, tickets are $35 per person. Running on Saturday, October 10, from 11am to 5pm Bendigo Heritage Uncorked is a special opportunity to taste the great wines of the region, matched with gourmet food prepared by

local chefs as patrons stroll between eight of Bendigo’s most historic buildings. Wine tastings, specialty food, a souvenir tasting glass, coffee and a guide book with walking map are all included in the ticket. It is an event with a relaxing pace, allowing patrons to stroll from one venue to the next when they’re ready to. Eight stunning venues in Central Bendigo have been selected: Ulumbarra Theatre, Bendigo Art Gallery, Rocks on Rosalind, La Piazza, Bendigo Town Hall, Hotel Shamrock, Bunja Thai and the Chinese Gardens. The walking map this year will point out architectural landmarks designed by prominent Bendigo based architect William Charles Vahland as Bendigo Heritage Uncorked recognises 100 years since his death. Wines enjoyed on the day by patrons will be available for purchase from the Pop Up Wine Shop in the Town Hall. Tickets: $120 per person. Book for either event via www. bendigotourism.com or 1800 813 153.

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OMING off the launch of their debut EP earlier this year, Bendigo band Jack And The Kids will support Melbourne indie rockers Fierce Mild at Castlemaine’s Bridge Hotel next Friday. The four piece, made up of frontman Jack Kennedy, Matt Thornton, Lachy Prest and Braden Geyer, made a strong statement in releasing their Treasures EP in April this year. Having supported the likes of Snakadaktal and Kite String Tangle in a pair of 2014 gigs, Jack And The Kids will play their Castlemaine show

next Friday, August 21. “We are really pumped to be playing with Fierce Mild,” Kennedy, the band’s frontman, said. “They got in touch with us a couple of months ago and asked us if we would be keen to play and have been looking forward to it ever since. “2015 has been a very busy year for us so far. It was great to get the EP finished off early in the new year. “This meant we could focus on playing some shows which is what we love doing most.”

Kennedy lists the group’s influences as the likes of The Jezabels, Jimmy Eat World, Justin Vernon (Bon Iver/Volcano Choir) and The Temper Trap. Playing songs off the Treasures EP as well as their debut single Dear George, Jack And The Kids are an up-andcoming group to keep on your radar. Next Friday’s gig at the Bridge Hotel starts at 8pm. The Treaures EP is available from iTunes, Spotify and Google Play, as well as signed copies available through Bandcamp.

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in association with KLFM radio 96.5FM Tuesday, August 18 Vietnam Veterans Day Parade and Service: The Bendigo Sub Branch of the Vietnam Veterans’ Association will be conducting a memorial parade and service. The parade marches off from the View Street entrance to Rosalind Park at 10.50am. Service at Soldiers Memorial Hall on Pall Mall at 11am. Thursday, August 20 Old Time Dance: Eaglehawk Senior Citizens Room, Darling Street. Eaglehawk. 8pm until 11pm. Entry $5. Details: 5442 1815 Until August 23 Art exhibition: Dudley House, View Street Bendigo. Free entry. Works will include textile sculpture, fine detail drawings and photographic pieces, much of the subject being local nature, wildlife and community locations including solo works from two local Bendigo artists. Saturday, August 15 Family Dance: By the Bush Dance and Music Club, Bendigo East Hall, 8pm. Dances on the program will be Old Time and Bush Dances. Music will be by The Gay Charmers. Tickets $8. A plate of supper would be appreciated. Details: 5442 1153.

commemorate the POWs who lost their lives at Sandakan or on the death marches. RSL Club, Havilah Road between 11.30am and 3pm. Details: 0428 395 419. St Therese’s Primary School Fete: 11.30am to 3pm at Albion Street, Kennington. Preloved clothes and books, gourmet cakes, plants and produce are on offer among a variety of stalls. Great raffle prizes are up for grabs including a gym membership and a travel voucher valued at $1000. Free Australiana: Song/music, bush verse and yarns presented by the Bendigo and Central Goldfields Bush Poets. 1.30pm to 4.30pm at the Newmarket Hotel. Walk up welcome. Details: 5441 5121. Tuesday, August 18 Farm and Road Safety Expo: 10am to 3pm at the Rochester Recreation Reserve and entry is free. Emergency and safety services will be attending with interactive and static displays on all aspects of farm and road safety.

Thursday, August 20 National Science Week: The Kangaroo Flat CWA will be celebrating at the Uniting Church, Church Street, Kangaroo Flat, with guest speaker Paul Foley Sunday, August 16 from the Bendigo Astronomical Sandakan Family and Friends Society. 1.30pm. Afternoon tea group: Annual luncheon to provided.

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ICHAEL Veitch’s life-long obsession with the aircraft of World War II led him to conclude that every single person who flew, or flew in them, has at least one extraordinary story to tell. With most of these veterans at least in their 80s, he knew that it was a matter of urgency to find them now, before their personal stories disappear forever. Over the course of a year, Veitch interviewed more than 50 former aircrew across Australia, many of whom had never spoken about their experiences before, even to their families. Now, three books of memories in, Veitch is taking their stories on tour, including to Bendigo in October. Flak is a collection of vivid, unforgettable stories from RAAF veterans about their experiences of combat in World War II. “There is no real explanation to why I am so interested in aircraft and the men who flew them,” Veitch said. “I used to make Airfix kits as a kid, and was always interested in them.” Veitch was approached by a friend who was writing a book about actor and former Spitfire pilot Bud Tingwall. “He knew I had knowledge about aircraft so I explained to him about Mk9s and 20mm cannon, given him the technical background to the book,” Veitch said. “Then I thought I could do this myself.” The third book Heroes of the Skies is published this year and

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continues the personal stories of air crew . Veitch’s stage show is an account of the strange, sometimes obsessive journey of the author himself, as he explores a passion held since childhood. But it also tracks the personal tales of those men.

“I tell the stories as they were told to me,” Veitch said. “They are told by men in their 80s and 90s and so it is that style I use. “Unfortunately some of the men I interviewed have since died, so my show is keeping their stories alive.”

Heroes of the Skies is published by Penguin, out now. Flak is at the Engine Room, 58 View Street, Bendigo at 8pm on Tuesday, October 20. For tickets phone 5434 6100 or email box.office@bendigo.vic. gov.au – Steve Kendall

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ENDIGO Senior Secondary College student Chloe White showcased her filmmaking talents when she participated in the recent Hothouse program at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image in Melbourne. Chloe was one of 10 students from across the state to be selected for the week-long intensive program, after submitting a two-minute piece explaining why she wanted to be a part of the program. That, along with a recent music video she created, was enough to see the talented student selected to gain invaluable skills and industry experience with state of the art equipment in the state’s capital. The 10 students spent the week collaborating to create a five-minute documentary, developing their filmmaking skills including idea development and research, scripting, interviewing, location shooting, editing,

and post-production. “It was really exciting to work on a project with a group of like-minded, creative people. We clicked as a group, which made the whole experience even better,” Chloe said. “Our documentary was about the relevance of public radio. We visited Melbourne radio stations, spoke to all the people involved; and even did vox pops in the street.” This year, Chloe and the nine other participants got the opportunity to work alongside experienced documentary filmmakers Anna Helme, Atalanti Dionysus and Paul Morton. “Working with all that equipment has given me an incredible insight into the industry – using boom mics, the latest cameras, allocating all those jobs that need to happen behind the scenes – and having a mentor like Anna Helme was an experience I’ll never forget,” Chloe said. - Joel Peterson

SELFIE with a superhero is just one of the many attractions planned at St Therese’s Primary School fete this Sunday. Deputy Principal Margaret Brohm said the identity of the superhero is under wraps so it will be a big surprise on the day. “We will have a special appearance by a superhero so children and their families will have the opportunity to have a photo. I know it will create a lot of excitement on the day,” she said. Other fun activities for the family include a giant slide, a ride that tests balance and stamina and a jumping castle. A variety of stalls selling plants and produce, crafts, pre-loved clothing, trash and treasure are also lined up for the day as well as the popular display of home-made gourmet cakes. Raffle prizes including a $1000 travel voucher and a $750 tool chest are up for grabs. Tickets are available at St Therese’s school reception and after services at St Therese’s Church. Mrs Brohm said the fete is a great way to bring the school, the parish and the local community together. It is also the school’s biggest fundraiser for the year and money raised will go towards a new covered outdoor learning area for concerts, assembly and sporting activities. “An area outdoors provides

FETE TIME: Principal Matthew Mann with students. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

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USIC program students will take to the Ulumbarra stage hoping to be the next Bendigo Senior Secondary College Musician of the Year. BSSC’s Matt Pankhurst says this year’s group of 20 young musicians and vocalists are all incredibly talented and will guarantee a great night’s entertainment for every musical taste. “We’ve got everything from blues guitar, drums, trombone and tuba, to violins, cellos, and three very different vocalists,” he said. “Our alto saxophonist, Harry Godfrey is a Junior Victorian Champion, while Tuba player Aidan Purdy recently won the Under-19 National Band Championship.

“Musical styles vary from classical to jazz, and contemporary art music. For the first time we’re holding the event at the Ulumbarra Theatre – so audience members are in for a treat.” Musicians will be attempting to win-over internationally renowned conductor and trombonist Monte Mumford who will judge the performers and choose a winner. As well as the major award for Musician of the Year, there will also be awards for excellence in performance, and the crowd’s favourite – the Audience Choice Award. Enjoy a free night of quality entertainment at the finest concert venue in regional Victoria. The show is on Wednesday, August 19 at 7pm.

HANNON Bourne loved playing at the Old Church on the Hill so much in June that he’s returning on Saturday. He’s recording a solo acoustic album in front of a live crowd, and will be part of a very special evening, with special guests Alister Turrill plus Jarrod Shaw and Sarah Wilkinson. Bendigo Blues and Roots festival director Colin Thompson said Bourne is one of the most remarkable guitarists Australia has produced. “He will mesmerise with his dark and honest song-writing, not to mention his remarkable command of the guitar and the sound-scapes he creates for a live audience to soak in,” Thompson said. “Also on show will be Alister Turrill, whose playing style blends a true form of blues with complex song writing seldom seen in someone so young, and Jarrod Shaw, a

self-taught blues and roots musician with a unique guitar style. Thompson said he has often been described as having a voice that belies his years. Sarah Wilkinson is a 21-year-old musician and has been playing in the area for several years. She has been writing since the age of 13 and has won several awards including

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HE search is on for Australia’s next poetry slam champion. Tonight, Bendigo residents will have the opportunity to witness first-hand the excitement of the 2015 Australian Poetry Slam, and compete if they dare. Bendigo Library will host a heat the Engine Room in View Street. Doors open at 6.30pm and entry is free. For more information on the Australian Poetry Slam visit www.australianpoetryslam.com and www. slv.vic.gov.au/poetry-slam

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Using our VIP status we were able to attend Friday’s Text Marks the Spot program. It was here that, not only did I have my first author sighting, but I also joined the hundreds of school children in getting my 2006 copy of Tomorrow, When the War Began signed by John Marsden. Here, I decided, was my research project – children’s authors and the engagement of kids in the festival. I would interview students on their feelings about being at the festival. “It’s a dream come true,” one bright-eyed girl said. “It’s the best day of my life,” said another, with a smile spreading from cheek to cheek. Knowing nothing about budgets, at least one student was disappointed with the guest list, stating “I wish J K Rowling was here, I’m a big Harry

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T was a horrible start to the day. I was running late, had no time to buy coffee, and no idea what to expect from the class I was walking into. On Wednesday I had travelled from Melbourne to Bendigo to attend an intensive class that would run until the following Monday. Created and run by senior lecturer Sue Gillett, Writers in Action is a La Trobe University subject that embeds students into the Bendigo Writers Festival as reporters and researchers. There was no backing out now – I’d paid for accommodation. I took my seat. A sense of excitement was quickly ignited in the students around me, and I knew I was in the right place. What followed during the next few days was an unforgettable experience.

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Potter fan”. Throughout the festival a select number of authors attended exclusive Writers in Action sessions. These VIP activities reinforced the uniqueness of this wonderful subject, but also deepened the experience of the whole weekend by allowing us to have hours of questions answered by inspiring professional writers and industry experts. The Bendigo Writers Festival itself was an amazing experience. I was a novice festival-goer and had no expectations as to how the subject would affect me. However, through the collective energy of my new friends, the Writers in Action, paired with the sincerity of authors who gave us advice and took the time to answer our inquiries, I have left Bendigo with a new-found sense of confidence. - Lauren Smith

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the Maldon Minstrel Award. “Her smokey tones are sure to captivate you,” Thompson said. Entry is $15 for adults and $10 concession. No pre-sale tickets, so get in early to snag your preferred seating. The Old Church is located at the corner of Russell and Harkness streets, Quarry Hill Bendigo. Doors open 6.30pm for a 7pm start.

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MONG the many different personalities associated with the Sandhurst Ethiopian Serenaders was a man whose father, William Bradley, had a watchmaking and jewellery business in Pall Mall. William Bradley’s shop was next to Temple Court, located in the block between Williamson and Bull streets. William Bradley’s business was highly respected and well patronised by the public, by 1913 he was celebrating his 90th birthday, quite an achievement at that time. William’s son, Walter Henry Bradley joined his father in the business and the firm became known as Wm Bradley and son. By 1873 William Bradley had moved his business to what was then an even more strategic location, 7 Pall Mall, this being only two doors from the then famous Beehive Stores. The Beehive also had within its walls the local stock exchange, which attracted huge crowds of share speculators. There was also a branch of the Bradley business at his first location in High Street. Walter H Bradley was acknowledged as being part of the business in the 1880s as from that time onward the advertising stated Wm Bradley and son. By 1890 however, advertising read “Repairs to watches, clocks, jewellery, gilding, electric plating, engraving, Beehive Watch and Jewellery Company, Jewellery made to order, W H Bradley manager, late W Bradley and son”. Walter H Bradley was also an active member of the Sandhurst Ethiopian Serenaders which as mentioned previously started in 1878. One of the many charitable causes for which the Serenaders performed was for a widow, Margaret Robbins, and

her five children. The concert being held in March 1883 at the Masonic Hall in View Street, now known as the Capital. Margaret Robbins lived at Allingham Street in Golden Square, her late husband William Henry Robbins had worked at the New Chum Consolidated Mine. This mine was located on the New Chum Reef some 300 metres south from the gates of Fortuna. It was at this mine where Mr Robbins had an accident that led to his death some 28 months before the mentioned concert. Mr Robbins had been working in the mine some 200 metres underground, he was extracting quartz from a reef, the void created became a large stope. Mr Robbins struck a large piece of quartz in order to break it up so it could then be loaded into the ore truck and hauled to the surface for crushing in the mine’s 30-head battery. A small, exceptionally sharp piece of the quartz flew off the block and lodged in the soft of William Robbins’ neck. Only a small wound could be seen on the surface, it was dressed by Dr Eadie to stem the blood flow. Well bandaged, Mr Robbins then walked home. Later that same evening he passed away, at the subsequent inquest it was found that the quartz sliver had cut through some major blood vessels and the internal bleeding was the cause of death some six hours after the accident. Even though upon the passing of her husband Margaret Robbins received £40 in compensation, by the time she had paid for the funeral there was only a small amount left. The five children were all under the age of 10, so the remaining compensation money did not last long. Mrs Robbins became destitute in every sense of the word.

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HERE’S a reason even the most adventurous expeditioners don’t usually attempt to walk the length of the world’s longest river – in fact, there are multiple reasons, all exceedingly sound, as army-officer-turned-explorer Levison Wood knew when he fixed his sights on doing just that. In December 2013 Wood (a veteran of service with the British Parachute Regiment in Afghanistan) set out to become the first person to follow the Nile entirely on foot from its burbling headwaters in the highlands of Rwanda to the silty Egyptian delta on the Mediterranean coast. Wood’s journey – to be filmed in part for a television documentary series – would see him traverse six of Africa’s most challenging countries, beginning with Rwanda and including Tanzania, Uganda, South Sudan and Sudan. The 6839-kilometre slog would pass through some of the least pleasant hiking terrain imaginable – slippery rainforests, crocodile-ridden marshlands, enervatingly humid savannah, parched sand dunes – all the while in an atmosphere that ranged from barely contained intertribal ethnic unrest to outright civil war. Into the bargain, the timing of his journey was such

FOR A GOOD CAUSE: Walter Henry Bradley as a Prima Donna. There was a large billing for the charitable concert held in early March 1883 to raise money for the Robbins family. However, the organisers of the concert were somewhat disappointed that not all the artists who had promised their services showed up. As a result those that were present to display their talents were called upon to perform extra numbers in order to fill the gaps in the program. Walter Henry Bradley and other Ethiopian Serenaders also responded to render further items to patch over the holes left by the missing artistes. One of Bradley’s roles was as a female character and here you can see the results of his cross-dressing.

that he would need to cross a portion of the Sahara Desert at the height of summer – a feat rarely attempted by the most hardened nomadic camel herders, let alone Brits already weary and undernourished after months on the move. His only support would be occasional porters enlisted along the way. In Walking the Nile, Wood’s experiences are documented in his own words and photographs, carrying readers with him and his minuscule party as they push ever northwards. He details the raw emotional extremes of his exploits: the anxiety borne of the likelihood that men whose hands he shakes have murdered their neighbours, the joys of adopting an abandoned baby monkey, the devastation of losing a travelling companion to heatstroke and the mateship cemented by trudging for weeks at a time in semi-silence.

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Fishing slows as winter bites By NICK ATYEO

IXTEEN members of the Bendigo Legion Angling Club weathered a weekend of near record low temperatures last month at Lake Eildon for 18 brown trout. The expected heavy rain thankfully never eventuated with anglers only having to endure the occasional light shower. Tim Ripper once again took his recently discovered trout catching skills to a new level with the largest creel for the trip with a bag of four trout. Ford fenders in front of a trolled scrub-worm at five metres off a down rigger accounted for the majority of Tim’s fish. Wayne Symons, Mick O’Connor, John Telford and his son-in-law Saul Wickham also troubled the statistician with multiple catches leaving the remaining dozen anglers with only a couple of trout between them. The fifth round of the 2015 Central Vic Lure Casters Super

Series was also held last month on the Loddon River at Bridgewater with 66 keen anglers and once again anglers had to endure colder than average conditions for seven fish. Paul Thomas landed the largest Murray cod for the round with a 58.5 centimetre fish as well as a 56cm specimen giving him first place overall as well as largest fish of the round. Second place went to Brenton Smith with a golden perch and redfin followed by Justin Rees with a 41cm golden perch. CVLCSS organisers will be hoping for a better ratio of fish to anglers with their final round at Lake Mulwala on Sunday, August 30 at Kyffens Reserve. For more details visit www.cvlcss.com Members of the BLAC will also be hoping for plenty of action when they return to View Bank on the Edward River just north of Deniliquin for the President’s Cup in a fortnight. Hopefully water levels will have risen and stabilised giving anglers their last chance to catch

BRIGHT IDEA: James Daintan with one of his Balista lures and a hungry Murray cod.

a Murray cod before the season ends at the start of September. It didn’t take long for Ballista Lure’s James Daintan to get the attention of anglers at this month’s BLAC meeting as guest speaker. James has been developing and importing his distinctive lures since 2009, with a range of lures featuring a flashing LED that activates when submerged. Ballista’s range of lures that now include surface poppers and

crawlers, along with a range of diving lures suitable for Murray cod and golden perch as well lures for barramundi, bass and a range of salt water species. Fisheries Victoria have liberated a record number of 250,000 golden perch fingerlings into Lake Eildon this year eclipsing their previous biggest total of 233,500 in 2009. As golden perch do not breed in enclosed waterways such as lakes, constant stocking is the

only way to maintain numbers. Last summer more than two million fingerlings native fish were released into more than 90 Victorian lakes and rivers. Fish stocking is funded by fishing licence fees and the State Government’s Target One Million plan, most fish were golden perch and Murray cod with smaller numbers of Australian bass, estuary perch and silver perch. For a full list of waters stocked visit www.vic.gov.au/nativefish2015

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OUR duck shooters were issued substantial fines at the Echuca Magistrates Court recently. The court ordered four men to pay a total of $4000 for discharging firearms before the official opening of duck season at Taylors Creek in Gunbower last March. Game Management Authority CEO Greg Hyams said GMA officers along with fisheries, wildlife and police officers were patrolling the area when shots were fired before the scheduled start time of 7.20am. “Officers approached the men during a routine patrol after they were observed raising their firearms and discharging multiple shots at a duck passing over them at 7.09am,” Mr Hyams said. “Discharging a firearm before the designated opening time is an offence under the Wildlife Act, as hunting under poor light conditions may compromise a hunter’s ability to positively identify game species.” “This is particularly important on opening day when the majority of duck hunters are active.” For further information regarding hunting in Victoria, visit www.gma.vic. gov.au

NE of fly fishing’s most celebrated annual events, the RISE Fly Fishing Film Festival, continues its global tour during August and September throughout Australia with a Bendigo screening, thanks to the efforts of the Bendigo & District Fly Fishing Club. The travelling spectacle serves as a stage for the best filmmakers in the fly fishing industry and allows the fishing community to share their passion for the sport by attending film screenings across the country. In its 10th year, RISE is celebrating a decade of bringing the best fishing entertainment to

cinemas around the world. Australian audiences can look forward to stunning footage from Iceland, Australia, New Zealand and the USA presented in high definition on the big screen at the Star Cinema, at the former Eaglehawk Town Hall, at 7pm on Tuesday, September 1. Tickets are $20 adult and $15 for children. Email bendigodistrictflyfishers@gmail. com to secure your tickets, limited tickets will also be available at the door. Gin-Clear Media’s Backcountry – South Island is the feature film of the festival. The sequel film to the highly acclaimed Backcountry – North Island, which explored the stunning fishing opportunities in

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294 Napier Street (opposite Lake Weeroona) www.bendigoanimalhospital.com.au

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dry mixes.

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OBILE Playzones set the standard in party and event entertainment for children, being a play centre that can come to you, at your home, your business or function venue. “The Mobile Playzone is suitable for kids up to nine years-of-age, but older kids have just as much fun too,” owner operator Stephen Williams said. Mobile Playzones are a Bendigo based company and service all of central Victoria, entertaining up to 30 children comfortably. “It has two levels of play and 15 different events inside the Mobile Playzone including a central pit of more than a 1000 pool balls.” All this is amazing considering it is only three metres wide, five metres long and two metres high. For parents one of its best features is

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that it is fully enclosed with the only entry and exit points at one end, and being netted all around it is easy to see your children at all times. “Bad weather is not an issue, as the Mobile Playzone can be setup indoors, under a patio even inside your garage.” So if you are looking to entertain for a personal occasion such as a birthday, christening, wedding, playgroup or a business event like promotional day or expo, a Mobile Playzone is the perfect addition. Mobile Playzones are fully insured to cater for any event. To make a booking contact Stephen of Mobile Playzones on 1300 662 456. Alternatively see their facebook page or view their website www.playzones.com.au for further information.

PaveCoat CONCRETE SEALER

Is your house COLD in winter? HOT in summer? Let Adam remove that old and non compliant insulation

Clean. Safe...Easy

Ph 0419 097 779 www.guttervac.com.au

Locally owned & operated

Before Mark re-installs your ceiling cavity with industry compliant, high performance insulation.

Backyard parties, corporate events, Christmas parties and school fetes. Prices from $125 for 4 hours. Range of castles and themes. Shade and rain covers available. Safe and clean. Fully insured.

Ph 0432 172 351

Locally owned & operated

Service with a Smile! Comfort all year round!

www.bendigocastleking.com.au

Phone 5449 6501

Bendigo’s newest private swim school

splash

Formerly PCB Electronics

INCORPORATING MODEL RAILWAY STORE YOUR LOCAL JAYCAR ELECTRONICS DEALER

Swimming Bendigo

• Small class sizes • Mums and bubs classes • One-on-one tuition • Indoor heated saltwater pool

76 Wood St, California Gully

0409 002 020

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• Scaffold hire, installation & dismantle • Residential Commercial Construction

1300 065 259

*Conditions Apply

KWIKSTAGE SCAFFOLDING & HIGH PRESSURE CLEANING For an extensive range of roof & Roof eans high pressure cleaning solutions clfro m • Graffiti removal • Brick washing $420*

 Fully qualified & trained  Insured  Local  Over 15 years in the industry - Contract neg available

WIMMING or splashing around the pool is a national pastime for many Australians, and Belinda Hackett of Splash Swimming Bendigo in Wood Street, is determined to make sure all Australians, young and old can safely enjoy their time in and around the water. A 10 metre heated salt-water pool will soon have you or your child mixing it with the best, no matter what age. Classes of no more than three or four students, or individual classes ensure the utmost attention from Belinda or her two qualified instructors who follow the Royal Lifesaving Victoria Swimming and Survival Program for all students. The first 30 minute lesson is free and catch or make-up lessons are supplied at no additional cost if your child misses a class. Special baby classes cater for infants from three months to two-years-of-age, with older children grouped according to age.

Bronze Medallion classes can also be undertaken for older and more proficient swimmers. Splash Swimming Bendigo also runs daily lunch time and evening water aerobic classes for adults wanting to maintain optimal flexibility. Splash will also once again be offering a Vic Swim program these September school holidays. This intensive, fun and affordable program is a great way to further improve swimming skills and technique. Your child will enjoy five consecutive daily 45 minute lessons for just $25. Book in for one week or two. Splash Swimming Bendigo at 76 Wood Street, Bendigo, open Monday to Friday from 9am. Phone Belinda on 0409 002 020 or see their facebook page for more details.

Sight & Sound Power Products IT & Communications Gadgets & Gizmos Electronic Components 167-169 Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo

Phone 5444 4044

FREE

BATTERY TESTING

For all your air conditioning, heating and auto electrical needs 118 Hattam St, Golden Square

Ph: 5444 4006 www.bgoautoair.com.au

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ADVERTISING FEATURE

Get fit with Mr Rental this winter • Replace or refill printer cartridges • Free delivery • Free installation • Free troubleshooting at time of purchase

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REPAIR & AUTOMATION SPECIALISTS SERVICE YOUR GARAGE DOOR. It is important, especially the first one after installation. It is generally required every 2 years. In manual mode if it’s hard to lift or falls on it’s own your back or opener is working too hard. It will destroy your opener over time. Custom clad doors make to order

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INTER isn’t over yet and the weather can still be cold and wet, the days are gradually getting longer but there still isn’t enough light or the desire to get out and about and go for a ride or a run. You could go to the gym, but that would mean leaving your cosy home. How about keeping fit with some fitness equipment from Mr Rental? Mr Rental has equipment that will suit your needs. They have exercise bikes that you can either adjust manually or computer controlled bikes that programin hills and valleys to keep your ride interesting. There are cross trainers that give you a low impact workout that is like skiing, ideal if you hope to get up to the snow this year. All this equipment is well maintained

and quiet enough that you could watch television while you work out. Mr Rental even has rowing machines and total trainers for a full body workout. Of course Mr Rental also has treadmills, suitable for walkers and joggers of all sizes. Choose a basic walker that can go as slow as you like, right up to a runner that will support 125 kilograms at up to 16 kilometres an hour. While that might not sound fast you still would travel more than five kilometres in 20 minutes So if you want to stay or get fit this winter then give Daryl and the team at Mr Rental a call on 5443 5222 or 1800 880 778. Or why not personally call into their easy to find premises at 80b Garsed Street, just below the Bendigo Marketplace.

Restoring dented and chipped panels

Jamie Hackett Motors Mechanical repairs and servicing • Lubes and tune-ups • Steering and suspension • EFI and engine management repairs • Roadworthy certificates • Brake and clutch

• Auto transmissions • Volvo/European Specialists • New car servicing • Latest diagnostic equipment

Phone/Fax 5446 8635 76 Wood Street, California Gully

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WE FIX BUMPERS *CHIPS & SCRATCHES * BUFF & POLISH * ALLOY WHEELS * REVERSE SENSORS & MUCH MORE

* Most basic repairs cost less than your insurance excess. * Average repair 1 to 3 hours at your home or the office

Call Greg on 0418 510 531

PAINTLESS DENT REMOVAL

REG from the Touch Up Guys has perfected automotive paintless dent repairs and restoring bumper bars and body work to pristine condition. Let the Touch Up Guys add value to your car, returning its bodywork to virtually new condition. The Touch Up Guys also repair those annoying shopping trolley dings and unsightly hail damage. Greg can even install reverse sensors – ideal for helping eliminate those annoying rear-end scrapes. The Touch up Guys can also prepare your car for sale with a buff‘n’polish to bring any faded or dull paintwork back to life. “Today most of my business is generated by word of mouth,” Greg said, while explaining that the Touch Up Guys have

access to all the latest colour formulas which is a necessity for today’s modern vehicles. With backing from the largest franchise in the auto industry nationally, you know you are in expert hands and being locally owned by Greg and Sue Hammond, you’re assured of friendly and personal customer service. Most jobs can be completed the same day and operating from the Touch Up Guys’ van means Greg can even come to you if needed. Phone Greg from the Touch Up Guys on 0418 510 531 or visit their website at www.touchupguys.com.au for more information. Currently in their 19th year of operation this successful local business is now for sale .

WORLD OF TILES

32 Humme Place, Bendigo

PH 5443 1011

( MR CLEAN BENDIGO) BLIND AND CURTAIN CLEANING

We bring the “BLING” back to your blinds • Blind Cleaning • Curtains, Pelmets, Swags & Tails • Upholstery Cleaning (Fabric, Leather) • Blind Repairs • Light Diffuser Cleaning • Air con & Heater Vent Cleaning • Chemical FREE Cleaning • Dust Mite & Allergy Prevention • Residential & Commercial

Call Rod 0439 132 021 Email: denfieldblinds@gmail.com

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August 10, 2015

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CHERISH JADE ROSE JACOTINE was born at Bendigo Health August 11, 2015 3116 grams Daughter of Sarah Jacotine and Tyne Hutchesson of California Gully. Sister for Zhan, Shayne, Bladen & Chael.

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LEXI GIRI was born at Bendigo Health August 10, 2015 4028 grams Daughter of Melinda Piltz and Glen Giri of Kennington. Sister for Jakob & Matilda.

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Brother for Chelsea.

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FRIENDSHIP MALE 40yo, seeking Female 25-55yo for friendship or possible relationship. Please Phone 0429 595 630

MASSAGE SIMPLY RELAXED DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE Stiff & sore back Experienced masseur Phone 0421 029 009

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Relax, Recharge & Revitalise li with ith one of our Services: Massage $50 (1 Hour) Ear candling $45 Readings/Healings $50 Call Maxine 0418 369-685 to book in now!

Hyatt Club Massage Winter Special

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FROM THE BIBLE

ROMANS 1:1,3a,4

Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, and set apart for the gospel of God, regarding His Son, who through the spirit of Holiness was declared with power to be the Son of God by His resurrection from the dead.

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

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Dog g Training g Basic Obedience Class Starts Sunday 23 rd August - 4pm • Behavioural problem solving • Specialised training • Over 20 years experience

WINTER SPECIAL High St Massage Shop

Phone: 0417 386 346 www.bendigodogtraining.com.au info@bendigodogtraining.com.au

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Bull St Massage Shop 20% OFF for all massages Appointment only. Conditions apply.

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PUBLIC NOTICES PSYCHIC TAROT READINGS Accurate,confidential, 30+ yrs exp. Local reader Phone 0401 700 258

HEALTH & SPIRITUALITY M I N D F U L N E S S meditations for wellbeing Atisha Meditation Room 324 Lyttleton Tce.Thurs 7-8.30pm 0423 082 016

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

5446 1444

Castlemaine Health & Wellbeing Expo August 15th & 16th Castlemaine Town Hall 10:00am - 4:00pm Ph 5475 2141

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CLINICAL FAMILY THERAPIST & Social Worker. Individual, Couple & Family counselling. Further info or appts, please contact Denise 0430 593 144

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

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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.

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The Happy Herb Shop 352 HARGREAVES ST BENDIGO 5441 6707

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

From 31 July to 30 August 43 High Street, Bendigo Ph: (03) 5442 6768

From 31 July to 30 August 49 Bull Street, Bendigo Ph: (03) 5441 8839

EMPLOYMENT

HEALTH SERVICES

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FR DMP RFMSE Food distribution: Long Gully Neighbourhood Centre: 2 Humboldt Drive. 5442 1165. Wednesday morning (bread only). Saltworks Pantry: 63 High St, Eaglehawk (Eaglehawk Anglican Church). 0458 018 083. Pantry Tuesday 1pm-4pm, Wednesday 10am–4pm (not through January). St Vincent de Paul: 16 Hopetoun St Bendigo. 5443 5688 Kangaroo Flat – 117 High Street. 5447 9800 UnitingCare Emergency Relief Centres: Bendigo – 25 Forrest St. 5443 4972. Mon/Tue/Thur/ Fri 10am-12.15pm and 1.30pm-3.45pm. Kangaroo Flat – Uniting Church Cnr. Church and Camp sts. 5443 5458. Tuesday and Friday 9am-noon. Victory Op Shop: 10am-4pm weekdays. 110 Garsed St. Bendigo. 5443 5998.

Community Meals and Soup Kitchens Bendigo Community Health Soup Kitchen: 171 Hargreaves St, Bendigo. 5448 1600. Every Thursday 4pm-4.45pm. (In the arcade near Café De Mille) Bendigo Baptist Community Care: Life Essentials: 214 Hargreaves St, Bendigo 3550. 5441 4747. Every Tuesday 7.45am. Hill Top Community Meal: 65-71 Mundy Street, Bendigo - Salvation Army Precinct. Every Wednesday 12pm. 0409 142 777. Salvation Army: 66-71 Mundy Street, Bendigo. Every Sunday 4.30pm. 0458 600 412. Eaglehawk Community House: (during school terms). 19 Bright Street, Eaglehawk. 5446 8322. Every Monday 10.30am (morning tea). Fortnightly Tuesday noon (phone before). Every Tuesday 6pm. Kangaroo Flat Uniting Church: Cnr Church and Camp sts. K Flat. 5447 9998. Community lunch fourth Wednesday of month, February to October , except July, noon. Cost $5. Our Shed: 14 Sailors Gully Rd, Eaglehawk - 5446 8813. Every Friday 7.30am.November – April 14 Sailors Gully Rd, Eaglehawk May – October 63 High St Eaglehawk (Anglican church hall) Kangaroo Flat Soup Kitchen: Rotary Gateway Park. Every Wednesday in March, 6pm-7pm Saltworks Community Meal: 63 High St, Eaglehawk (Eaglehawk Anglican Church). 0458 018 083. Every Friday 5.45pm (not through January or public holidays). St Liborius Parish Centre: 50 Panton St, Eaglehawk. 5446 8235. Tuesday 11.30am (during school terms).

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Site Manager Do you have strong leadership skills and a dynamic and energetic personality? Would you like to work in a fast paced food and retail environment? If so then please read on…. Our client, Vantage Fuels is the owner and operator of a leading independent group of BP service stations. They are looking for a driven and dedicated Site Manager to manage one of their service stations in the Bendigo area. As the Site Manager your responsibilities will include the management of all store operations and strategic planning elements to ensure the efficient, profitable and successful running of the site. You will drive marketing initiatives to maximise sales whilst providing leadership, mentoring and training to the team to ensure that they are delivering outstanding customer service and assisting with continuous improvement. Skills required for this position include previous people management experience, competent use of MS Word, Excel and Outlook, strong budgeting and time management skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills. A background in the food service industry is advantageous. It is essential that you are available to work full time, across store trading hours, including availability on weeknights and weekends when required. The Vantage Fuels culture is very team oriented, encouraging the professional and personal development of employees, resulting in a dynamic workplace. To hear more about this great opportunity please call us today on 5442 6676 or email your resume to apply@eseconsulting.com.au

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Services Offered CARPENTER/BUILDER Over 25yrs Exp. Pergolas, Bathroom Renos, Decks, Property Maintenance, No job too small Ph Frank 0481 190 663

A. FRANCIS BRICKLAYING

BLOCKED DRAINS Same day service Ph 1800 630 922

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

CARPENTER

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

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

AVAILABLE NOW LAWN MOWING

CAR REMOVALS

Rubbish/Garden Waste Removal, Whipper Snipping. Spring Gully based. Call Kevin 5443 5854

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS Complete bathroom makeovers & alterations. 34 yrs exp by qual tradesman. Servicing Bendigo - Castlemaine & surrounding districts. FREE Quote phone Rod Cox 0419 267 672 or 4406 6019.

HANDYMAN SERVICE

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

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

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HOME CLEANING SERVICE Now available with Leanne Competitive Rates Ph B/H 0418 478 781

Driveways, Sheds Paths, Crossovers etc. 40 years experience Free Quotes $55 per Sq/M

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

CLEANING & CARPET Driveways, paths, shed Quotes, Cleaning, Steam clean or Dry clean $50 first room, $10 per room after that Ph 0439 374 389 Receipt & ABN supplied

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

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

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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

GOOD AS GOLD Painting Service Interior & Exterior. Very reasonable rates. For a free quote phone Rod 0414 470 573

PAINTING & DECORATING

Interiors, exteriors, free quotes, no job too small, Over 45yrs experience. Phone 0407 412 977 Colin Wright

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

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.

LAWN Mowing & Gardening. Honest and reliable service. Phone Philip: 0428 477 257 LAWNS, TREES, HEDGES and shrubs cut and trimmed. Rubbish Removed, & Free quotes. Phone Ron 5446 9833

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TILER

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FOR SALE

2 BAMBILLO pillows, never used, $30 each Phone 0418 282 799

BUFFET, Tall boy, tables, cabinet EC $100 lot Ph 0466 997 290

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

CAMERA Vivitar, PS 44S, Focus free, EC $15 Ph 5447 7762

ANTIQUE slide projector and screen $50 Ph 5447 8089

CHAIR pads, 6 pale green, Very good clean cond. $30 Ph 5447 1656

BABY Box 1970's hand made, padded top $100 Ph 0408 339 557

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

BATHROOM Heater, 3 in 1, four lamps, new in box $80 Ph 0412 307 018

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

BED, heavy wght with legs, suits for visitors or camping $80 5447 0735

COMPUTER Monitor, 1 x 17inch, $40 Ph 0412 307 018

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

COMPUTER Monitor, 1x15inch, $40 Ph 0412 307 018

FOR SALE CHEAP REDGUM SPLIT FIREWOOD

For further details Phone Clint 0427 349 549 FIREWOOD

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

FIREWOOD

COMPUTER Notebook & Cover Hewlett Packard $99 Ph. 5449 6789

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

BED and base, lge single, GC $85 Ph 5446 3820

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

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BED Frame, KS, silv metal w/ heart shape EC $100 Ph 5447 1487

DOORS, 4 Vic ash 50x72cm $10 each Phone 5442 5092

BRICKS, old bendigo reds, new red & cream, 0.80c each Ph 5442 5240

ELECTRIC Heater, Atlantic, floor or wall mount $20 5439 3054

BED, KS, Metal and wood bedhead + Mattress $100 Ph 0400 969 121

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CALL TERRY 0406 039 221

FOR SALE

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

FIREWOOD

$100 per cubic metre. Good quality Grey box Pick up only. Ph 5435 3930.

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FOR SALE

LOUVRE Windows, 4 at 2.6ftx2.10ft complete $20 the lot 5446 1310

QUEEN size lattex mattress, EC $100 Ph 0408 339 557

WHEELBARROW $40 Ph 5447 0735

M E A T S a f e , 400x350x1450 restored, $250 Ph 5446 1210

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

KENWOOD Chef 4.6L plastic bowl, new. $30 Phone 0419 375 053

MOBILE Fridge & 6x4 Trailer, 5hp Honda motor, good goer, $500 for fridge or $1100 lot Ph 0409 161 131

KENWOOD electric can opener and sharpner, new, $20 Ph 0418 282 799

MOBILITY Scooter, Hybrid 4, 1 owner $1500 ono Ph 5442 5105 or 0477 990 036

FOR SALE NEW TO GALA HARDWARE PRICES SLASHED BENDIGO ON QUALITY BRANDED HAND TOOLS. Open day 6½ days • 150 Murphy street Bendigo East Ph 5444 1717 or Gary 0419 348 708

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Spencer Tools and Electrical 6.5hp Petrol Enging $139 w 2:1 reduction box and clutch $269 Festool TS55 Plunge Saw Ute Crane 900kg $199 was $899 now $650 Heavy Duty Wheelbarrow $99 Stahlwille ring & O/E set Lawn Mower with big 4.75hp 8-19mm was $202 now $139 Stroke Petrol Engine $249 2-Cherries Firmer Chisel Set Solar Panel 120w folding 1108KH was $231 now $152 Complete $269

FREE back yard pool, needs clean & assembly Ph 0400 158 727 FREE Trampoline, rectangular, large, GC Ph 0400 158 727

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FOR SALE

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

KITCHEN dresser VGC, must sell - $60 Ph 5447 7407

HAY 5x4 ROLLS

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KITCHEN sink & flick tap, single bowel $40 Phone 5442 5092 LAWNMOWER, Briggs & Straton, 4str, runs well, $85 Ph 0416 108 653 LOUNGE Suite, 6 seater, GC $50 Ph 5447 0397

FOR SALE NEW electric clothes horse, in box, folds flat $39 Ph 5446 9257 PIANO German, beautiful timber antique with stool, concert pitch, EC $1200 ono Ph 5449 7904 PRINTER, Cannon, MP610 + remaining ink $30 Ph 0419 375 053

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

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

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

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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

SINGLE bed, white metal, heart design, as new $90 Ph 0417 469 577

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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

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

To advertise in this section please call 1300 558 385

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WEIGHT lifter belt, sports link, gc $20 Phone 5446 1310

SILKIES

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TWIN spirit bottle dispenser, wood wall mount $25 5446 9257

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Also elec wire I pay Cash $$$ Ph 0487 320 656

SHEEPSKIN car seat covers, grey, VGC, $80 pair Ph 5449 6789

TUB chairs w/matching ottomons, x2. Brown $80 ea Ph 0400 158 727

Individual or estate lots accepted

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ROLLER skates, adjustable size 4-6, $20 Ph 0498 936 147

116 Hattam Street, Golden Square ENTRIES ARE INVITED Contact: Dennis 5443 8570 or Vernon 5441 4168 or 0407 485 333 www.bendigoantiques.com.au

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WRISTLET Watch mens, JAG, EC $50 Ph 5447 7762

RETRO King size bed spread, big fringe Ph 0408 339 557

Sieved $35 per metre, 4 metre min. delivery 8m & 10m also avail. Garden Mix $50 p/m. Garden Rocks Avail. Phone 0418 306 548 or 0428 100 770

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We are always appreciative of any donations of bedding and food for the shelter animals. If you can help in any way, please drop any donations into the shelter at Piper Lane, East Bendigo.

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CAR PARTS

MECHANICS

MOTOR BIKES

AUTO

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TIMING BELTS Affordable timing belt replacements 25 years qualified experience Mobile Mechanic PH 0400 290 789

A.M. Hyett Motorcycles

DAEWOO Kalos, 2004 sed, 1 own, alwys gar & svc, gen 50,800km, a/c, (SUU420), RWC, $4000 EC 0409 188 138

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

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

VOLVO MERCEDES BENZ BMW VOLKSWAGON PEUGOT Service & Repair Specialists Jamie Hackett Motors Ph 5446 8635

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

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

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WRECKING

MOTOR CAR TRADER REG 1998

1990 Ford Fairlane Sedan, VIN no: 6FPAAAJG63LL91398, can register or wreck Phone 5449 6921

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.

CARS WANTED

Cash offered. Phone 0417 334 009.

DRAGON CITY MOTOR WRECKERS Panel Beating. No insurance or restoration work.

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FALCON Utility BA RTV /BF XR6 Alloy wheels w/ near new tyres ($350), Good Auto ($250). Canopy. 0411 432 733

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

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

ED Ford 1993, Green, No Reg No RWC $700 Phone: 5444 5454 Vin: 6FPAAATGSWPK46208

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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 HOLDEN Rodeo, 91, steel tipping tray, 2.6L duel fuel, 5 spd man, canvas canopy, a-c, t-bar, RWC, EC EMB-146 $4000 Ph 0418 309 653

HSV VS Club Sport, Auto black/green, VG Cond Reg 1FJ70Z RWC $6500 ONO Ph 0417 035 172

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

WRECKING RENAULT Clio, 2002, 5sp Manual, Air bags, elec windows, new tyres, 1 owner, books, 90,000ks, RWC, no reg $4500 Phone 0418 146 864 (RXT206)

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1978 Holden HZ Station wagon for wrecking, 202 m o t o r , V i n : 8N35LHH953928Z Phone 5449 6921

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

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TJ Mitsubishi Magna V6, auto, a/c, p/s, Low kms, Exc Cond, RQV-773 $3990 ono Phone 0400 500 211

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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)

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, 137'ks Lowered mags, Reg til Jan (IDV4N0) VY Brakes, Calipers & more. $4800 Ph 0435 680 649

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FORD COURIER SPACE CAB 4X4 DUAL FUEL

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WEEKLY SPORT Top spot on the line FRIDAY night’s final home game of the regular season looms critical for the Bendigo Lady Braves’ playoff chances, with a top-two spot on the line in the South East Australian Basketball League’s south conference. Bendigo enters the contest against Brisbane without Australian Opals representatives Tessa Lavey and Kelly Wilson, but spurred on by the form of a red-hot Elyse Penaluna. Penaluna captured back-toback SEABL player of the week honours after a huge 28 points and 25 rebounds. The 193cm centre almost amassed half of Bendigo’s total score, while her 25 rebounds was only six short of Frankston’s entire team effort. With head-to-head advantages over second-placed Hobart and third-placed Launceston, a top two spot is still very much in the offing for the Lady Braves, but they will need some results to fall their way.

Brisbane will be no easybeats, the Lady Spartans sit third in the east conference with an 11-9 record and are destined for a playoff finish of their own. Winners of their past seven games, the Lady Braves need to win on Friday night to be any chance of finishing top two and securing a home final, but are no chance to overtake firstplaced Kilsyth. If it wins on Friday, Bendigo will need Frankston – who the Lady Braves defeated last weekend – to upset both Hobart and Launceston for Bendigo to host a final next week. The equation is much easier for the Bendigo Braves, who are already locked into a toptwo finish. The side still has plenty to play for in its home finale, with Braves gun Taylor Bell playing his 300th game for the club. The Lady Braves tip off at 6pm on Friday at Bendigo Stadium, with the men’s clash getting under way at 8pm.

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THE Bendigo Fighting Miners will carry plenty of confidence into the club’s fourth successive Victorian Rugby Union grand final tilt against Cerburus on Saturday. The Miners were denied a flag in the cruelest of circumstances last year, conceding an injury time try to go down to Maroondah by four points. Determined to make amends for last year’s

heartbreak, the Miners take on Cerberus in the decider at Box Hill on Saturday. Cerberus went through the home and away season undefeated, but were belted to the tune of 46-15 by Bendigo in the major semi final. While Bendigo enjoyed the week off last weekend, the Miners’ grand final combatants had to grind out a 21-17 win over

Eltham in the preliminary final. The strength of Bendigo’s front pack will once more be critical against the speed of the Cerberus backs, with potentially heavy conditions at Sparks Reserve playing into Bendigo’s hands. Along with being the fourth grand final in succession to be contested by the Miners, in the past 12 years the club has contest-

ed ten grand finals coming away with the spoils on seven occasions. The likes of full-back Fareni Moefaauo and prop Jesse Tuitupou will be keys for the Miners, who will look to control possession through a dominant front pack and slow the game down to wrest control from Cerberus. Saturday’s game gets under way at 12.30pm at Box Hill’s Sparks Reserve.

Spirit stars play with the Opals BENDIGO Spirit stars Kelly Wilson and Belinda Snell are set to play a big part in the Australian Opals Rio Olympic Games hopes, after being named in the Opals 12-player team to take on New Zealand tonight. The two-game Oceania Championship between the two teams will be held at Rod Laver Arena on Saturday before heading to New Zealand on Sunday, with the series winner to gain automatic qualification to the Rio 2016 games. Snell and Wilson impressed in the team’s recent tour matches against Japan and join former Spirit young guns Sara Blicavs and Tessa Lavey in the squad. The Opals performed strongly in the warm-up series against Japan, winning the first two matches

before going down by a point in the final contest. The series lead-up was marred with controversy amid Basketball Australia’s decision not to allow Liz Cambage to join the team at a training camp, after she chose to attend a music festival. Opals coach Brendan Joyce said picking the final squad was a tough decision. “We’ve selected a group that’s made a huge commitment and who also had an impact throughout camps and on tour and who have represented themselves well,” he said. “We’ve put together a very, very competitive team.” Tip-off in the Opals’ clash with the Tall Ferns at 6.30pm on Friday, with the match broadcast live on the Nine Network’s Gem channel.

WIN: Kelly Wilson is in the Opals team.

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WEEKLY SPORT

Aiming for the best

DOWN: The weekend promises some top action.

Teams dig deep for finals berth A POTENTIAL grand final preview is on offer in the final round of the Heathcote District Football League season this weekend, when the undefeated Leitchville-Gunbower hosts second-placed North Bendigo at Leitchville. Both sides are coming off huge victories, the Bombers smashing White Hills by 83 points last week while North recorded a 16-goal win over Mount Pleasant. When the two sides met in round nine it was the Bombers who came away with the spoils, but North will be determined to change that heading into a qualifying final clash with Colbinabbin next week. Leitchville can not be deposed from top spot, and will enjoy the week off before playing the winner from the Dogs and Grasshoppers clash in the major semi final in two weeks. The 2015 season has marked a massive turnaround for the Bombers, who looked to be in trouble after losing coach Marty Shadbolt along with a host of key players after a third-placed finish last year. However, club legend Matt Hawken put his hand up to coach, and has received strong on-field leadership from Tim Lincoln, Jye Keath, Joel Helman and a host of the club’s fledgling young talent that has filtered through after a number of strong finishes in the league’s under-17 competition. After entering the competition in 2010, Leitchville-Gunbower recorded only 11 wins in its first three seasons – it has recorded 15 this season alone

– and the club’s future again looked in doubt after a onewin campaign in 2012. Successive finals finishes the past two years have shown the progress the club has made, exemplified by the Bombers heading into the 2015 postseason as flag favourites. North Bendigo is not the only challenger for that title, with Colbinabbin looming large behind spearhead Grant Weeks. The Grasshoppers have peaked at the right time of the season after dealing Elmore a 22-goal belting on the weekend, and take on bottom side Heathcote this weekend before heading into finals. In other round 18 HDFL games, Huntly hosts Elmore and Lockington Bamawm United tackles fifth-placed White Hills. The finals matchups and venues for next week are already set, with North Bendigo to meet Colbinabbin at Huntly in the qualifying final on Saturday, August 22, while Huntly faces White Hills the following day at North Bendigo. Huntly will also host the league’s grand final on Saturday, August 12.

BE the best you can be. That is the aim of new Bendigo Pioneers talent manager Steve Sharp when he talks about the Pioneers’ program. Four months into his role with the club, Sharp and coach Brett Henderson are the linchpins in a Pioneers organisation that has some big ideas about the future of the program. The former Golden Square Football Netball Club president replaced long time Pioneers talent manager Ray Byrne earlier this year, and along with Henderson has brought a fresh approach to the Pioneers. Having spent time consulting the football and wider community through his first four months, Sharp is ready to roll his sleeves up and get his hands dirty this off-season to put some admittedly ambitious, but nonetheless realistic, plans into practice. Chief among them are upgraded facilities, the possible use of a shared office space with AFL Central Victoria, more games at the Queen Elizabeth Oval and in outlying areas and also being more engaged with both the football and wider communities. “That community engagement has been a real focus, the first few months have involved a fair bit of travel because we are such a big area,” Sharp said. “With Mildura having a similar representation in the squad to Bendigo, we need to get up there and be seen a bit more. “We want to build

LODDON Valley Football League finals kick off this weekend, with a pair of scintilating matchups on offer. On Saturday, Bridgewater hosts the qualifying final between Pyramid Hill and Bears Lagoon-Serpentine, while on Sunday Mitiamo meets Calivil United in the elimination final at Pyramid Hill’s Mitchell Park.

The Pioneers are spread between an administration base at Wade Street Oval in Golden Square and a training base at Epsom-Huntly Reserve, while splitting games between EpsomHuntly and the QEO. “For us it is not so much around measures of success, but having the best possible

We don’t want to sit at six or seven out of 10 and be happy

BLUNT TALK: Steve Sharp. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN some really strong links with the community up there both through football and in general so they clearly know that Mildura and those other areas outside Bendigo are a big part of the program. “We want kids, whether they are from Kyabram, Bendigo, Mildura, wherever it may be, to aspire to want to play for our club. “It is an effort to get to those areas, but we feel we absolutely have to make that effort and we enjoy visiting those areas and getting to know the people there.” “We might even look at standalone games at the QEO on a Friday night or

Swimmers go to great lengths BENDIGO East Swimmers recently completed a strong performance at the Ballarat Swimming Club’s topfive winter series held at the brand new Ballarat Indoor Aquatic Centre. The four-meet series contained two short course and two long course distances over several months. Many of the club’s swimmers

achieved many personal bests, which included qualifying times for the upcoming Short Course Country and State Championships, as well as qualifying times for Long Course State Championships and the Victorian Country Championships which are being held in Bendigo during January 2016. April Downing, Emily Evans

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Sunday, so as many people as possible can come along and see what we are all about.” Despite challenges in terms of player relocation and facilities drawing players from such a large area, the mood of the club is undoubtedly positive. A new high-profile strength and conditioning coach is soon to be announced and the club is hopeful it will secure prized commitments from several players currently based at Geelong Grammar. Perhaps the most ambitious of the goals Sharp has for the club is based around facilities.

facilties we can have in regards to high performance, training and everything that we need as an organisation in the one precinct,” he said. “To be able to have state of the art, best practice first class facilities would be a huge boost. “If we have that, and continue to improve off the field, we feel pretty strongly that the on field will take care of itself with Hendo and the people that want to be involved in the club. “We are trying to be the best we can possibly be. We don’t want to sit at six or seven out of 10 and be happy with where we are because we only have so much time in the day, we want to strive for the absolute best and put the hours and effort in to make sure we get there.”

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