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Remember the fallen BENDIGO’S Private Bevan Trimble was killed in action on May 13, 1968 while serving with the 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment in Vietnam. At Tuesday’s Vietnam War memorial parade and service in Bendigo, his brother Murray Trimble paid his respects to Bevan and all 500 Australians who lost their lives in the Vietnam conflict. Murray wore his late brother’s service medals and a special memorial pin in honour of his brother’s sacrifice.

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OPPONENTS of Bendigo’s first mosque have been invited by an Islamic councillor from Greater Shepparton City Council to visit one of that city’s four mosques. Following an announcement earlier this month that the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal approved plans for the mosque to be built, Shepparton councillor Dinny Adem told the Bendigo Weekly he

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found ongoing opposition to the mosque in Bendigo “alarming”. “I watch what is happening and shake my head,” Cr Adem said. “I’d extend an invitation to (anyone who opposes the mosque) to come to Shepparton.” The Albanian mosque in Shepparton, built in 1960, was Victoria’s

first, and Cr Adem said the city’s long history of multiculturalism and large Islamic population had enriched the area. “Our experience here in Shepparton has been positive,” he said. “Shepparton had the first purpose built mosque in Victoria, and our mosque is just another place of faith.

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“The mosques are just part of the fabric of Shepparton.” Responding to criticism that Bendigo’s planned mosque would be a gathering place for Muslims, Cr Adem likened it to any other place of worship. “I ask: How is this a bad thing?” he said.

“I reckon (Shepparton) is almost a model of multiculturalism.” Greater Shepparton City Council mayor and former Bendigo resident, Dennis Patterson, agreed that multiculturalism in Shepparton had been beneficial to the region. “Bendigo is ahead of us in so many ways,” Cr Patterson said. “But on multiculturalism, Bendigo is a long way behind.”

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HIA calls for tax reform THE Housing Industry Association (HIA) has used its annual Building Better Cities Summit to again push for reform of Australia’s tax system. HIA spokesman Greg Weller said tax reform was the biggest economic issue on the national agenda. “Due to an underlying structural budget deficit and a growing demand for government services, in particular in the health and education areas, a realignment of the taxation and transfer system appears inevitable,” he said. “With an eye to the future, now is the time to consider the impact of the current unfair taxation burden placed on new housing. This reduces housing affordability and limits growth in the wider economy.” The sixth iteration of the HIA’s Building Better Cities Summit, titled Taxing the Australian Dream: Can we get the tax off housing? was staged in Sydney last week. THE Australian Securities and Investments Commission has released a report that found some lenders providing interestonly mortgages need to lift their standards to meet important consumer protection laws. ASIC’s probe into interest-only home loans was announced in December, and looked at 11 lenders, including the big four banks, to assess how they comply with responsible lending laws. As the national regulator for consumer credit and responsible lending, ASIC identified demand for interest-only loans had grown by around 80 per cent since 2012. The review looked at how consumers were assessed for loans by lenders with a focus on the affordability of the loans over the longer term.

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after positions this weekend. The property at 6 Sugar Glider Way is set on a massive 2839 square metre allotment, and includes a stunning architect designed home offering executive living at its best, with the state forest providing a peaceful backdrop. With ample room for a pool or tennis court, a large brick

shed offering a variety of uses, all set on a rolling low maintenance landscape, the property is set for auction onsite from 10am Saturday. Elders also has a modern two-bedroom townhouse at 2/16 Station Street, Kangaroo Flat to auction from 11.30am Saturday. Conveniently located close to schools, local shops, transport and recreation facilities, the property offers vacant possession and should prove attractive to investors, first home buyers and retirees alike. Tweed Sutherland First National’s Matt Leonard will auction an attractive four bedroom, two bathroom solid brick Edwardian home at 26 Honeysuckle Street, from 11am, Saturday, August 22. The home is set on approximately 550 square metres on a corner allotment, and has been wonderfully restored to include a modern extension at the rear of the home.

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RESIDENTS from Kennington, Strathdale, East Bendigo, White Hills and North Bendigo have started receiving organics bins as part of the City of Greater Bendigo’s trial organic waste kerbside collection service. Council began distributing the 2800 bins this week, with the fortnightly service to to begin on Thursday, September 10. City of Greater Bendigo waste services manager Simon Clay said feedback gained from the trial service would be used to shape the operation of the organic kerbside service when it is rolled out across

the broader city region in July next year. “The residents in the trial have a very important role to play because it will be their feedback, comments and experiences that will determine the final organics service when it is introduced in 2016,” Mr Clay said. Households in the trial area are currently being delivered a new 240 litre lime green lid organics bin, a new kitchen caddy, a supply of compostable caddy liners and a guide to the city’s organic, recycling and waste services featuring collection date calendars and other important information. “In the trial areas the final weekly red lid waste bin

collection will take place on Thursday, September 3, so residents participating in the trial should start putting their organic waste in their new organics bin from this date in readiness for the first collection on Thursday September 10,” Mr Clay said. When the trial starts both waste and organics bins will be collected on a fortnightly basis within the trial area. However recycling collections will continue to operate as they currently do and will not change as a result of the trial. bin there: Helen Steele and waste services manager Simon Clay. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Church back up for sale ONE of Bendigo’s oldest and most historically significant churches will come under the hammer next month. Golden Square’s Uniting Church, located on Laurel St, is the oldest church in the goldfields and will be auctioned off by Tweed Sutherland First National on September 12. The 163-year-old building was previously put up for sale in 2013 in an attempt by the Uniting Church to consolidate debt, however remained under the organisation’s ownership after other land and building sales brought them out of arrears. The congregation disbanded midway through last year, however former Golden Square Uniting Church Council chairman David Wright said the decision to auction off the church was disappointing. He said dwindling numbers in church attendance meant the Uniting Church had little use for the building, but said former parishioners would prefer to see ownership of the church remain in the community. “The congregation... reviewed their situation and decided yes, they probably should disband,” Mr Wright said. “We had our final service and the church was deconsecrated. That doesn’t mean that the building itself isn’t really important.

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TAKE A PEW: Golden Square’s Uniting Church is for sale. “Their preference was for the building to somehow be retained in public ownership because it is the first church on the Bendigo goldfields, and is so important to the history of Bendigo.” He said he would have liked to have seen the site held in the trust of the public. “If it is held in trust, it should be held in trust for the community by a public body like the council or historical society,” Mr Wright said. He said advice to the presbtyery that expressions of interest be sought from the community for future use of the building had been ignored, and those uses

could have included a museum, recital centre, or a practice centre for bands. Tweed Sutherland First National director Matt Leonard said in addition to the church, the adjoining manse would also be auctioned and believed together they will attract a price of $950,000 to $1 million. “They’re in exceptional original condition,” Mr Leonard said. “They will be offered at auction together… it would be great to see it sell as a whole.” He said if sold separately, he expected the church to sell for around $550,000 and the manse for more than $400,000.

“We’ve had strong interest in both buildings individually,” Mr Leonard said. “And we are getting good interest from a number of different parties.” Mr Wright was satisfied that a local estate agent won the tender to auction off the church, however said he would prefer to see the church remain open for community “It would make an ideal recital centre, it could be a nice arts space,” he said. “I think the old congregation would like to see it as somehow open and available for the public to view.”

FEDERAL Member for Bendigo Lisa Chesters has drawn criticism from Liberal frontbenchers after speaking against the Chinese free trade agreement. The Labor backbencher spoke out against the FTA and criticised the Federal government for provisions granting Chinese citizens new rights that other people on a 457 visa do not have. “This is what has got people concerned in electorates around the country, particularly regional electorates. It is the fact that people can be brought here on a 457 visa not just in skilled but in semiskilled professions and now without labour market testing,” Ms Chesters said. “This agreement is bringing forward changes that we have not seen in any other free trade agreement struck before by this government or this Commonwealth. “In previous free trade agreements, this international obligation was restricted and limited to a defined category of FTAs. It did not extend to skilled workers entering the standard 457 visa program. This is another problem with this agreement.” Trade Minister Andrew Robb labelled Ms Chester’s comments as “reckless”. “You are not in university anymore,” Mr Robb said on Wednesday. “Just two nights ago we witnessed in the chamber the member for Bendigo declaring that it was alarming for consumers to think they could call an electrician to their home and not know whether that person knew what they were doing.” Ms Chesters also aired concerns about the removal of the mandatory skills assessment for safety. “This will not only put local jobs at risk but put Australian standards for safety at risk,” she said.

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Invitation to mosque Cr Patterson said he had been following the ongoing mosque story for some time. “I’ve been watching it for quite a while, and laughing at how ridiculous the whole situation is,” he said. He said the contribution of the Islamic community in Shepparton was unprecedented, and named a number of youth-led Islamic groups as having had a hugely positive influence on the area. “We cannot believe it (in Shepparton) that’s there’s so much protest,” Cr Patterson said. “There’s never been an issue here, and there’s no basis for the protests except fear.” With only four train services running from Shepparton to Melbourne, Cr Patterson said he was confident that a mosque in Bendigo would not be detrimental to

the city and he would welcome a swap, of sorts. “You can have some of our Islamic community, and we’d love to have a few of your train services,” he said. Rights For Bendigo Residents member Julie Hoskin told the Weekly the group had been contacted by people from Shepparton and other regional centres who said they had experienced problems due to migrant groups in their area. “I can only tell you what we’ve been told and the fact is, they’ve had enormous problems,” Ms Hoskin said. “The bottom line is we get calls from the other side who are saying don’t let it happen here. Don’t let it happen to Bendigo.” Rallies will be held in Bendigo next weekend by both supporters and opponents of the planned mosque.

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He said the majority of people outside the Islamic faith in Shepparton had embraced the Muslim community, and believed the Bendigo’s attitude was similar. “The vast majority of people are very good, and very welcoming,” Dr Syed said. “I’m sure the people of Bendigo are very warm and very welcoming.” Shepparton’s Albanian mosque is the oldest mosque in Victoria, and Dr Syed said Mus-

understanding: Imran Syed. Photo: sheppArton news lim immigration dated back to 1915 in the city. “It’s been over 100 years, and there have been no problems,” he said. “I’ve been here since 2008, and there still have been no issues.” He appealed for the Islamic

community of Bendigo to stay involved the broader community, and to continue to foster good relationships with different community groups and organisations. “I’m asking the Muslim community to get engaged – go out and get involved with community activities,” Dr Syed said.

Golden history of Whipstick Bendigo film maker Jamie Roberts will be hosting the screening of his latest historical documentary Gold Rushes of the Whipstick at the Eaglehawk STAR cinema. The documentary has been a labour of love for Mr Roberts over the past two years and tells the story of the diggers who turned to the Whipstick in the hope of finding their fortune once the rich alluvial dig-

gings of Bendigo had been worked out. Mr Roberts, who lives on the edge of the Whipstick and cites mountain bike riding in the forest as one of his favourite past times, got the idea for the documentary after discovering many old mining sites and stone ruins on his rides. He was also inspired after reading William Perry’s book Tales of the Whipstick. The documentary fea-

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AN Afghan community leader in Shepparton has called for more understanding around the debate surrounding the proposed mosque in Bendigo East. Imran Syed said it was important the Muslim community of Bendigo be actively involved in the community at large, and said integration would help curb misunderstandings about the Islamic faith. “I believe strongly that the negativity – it’s all coming from ignorance,” Dr Syed said. Dr Syed, a volunteer hospital chaplain and the federal Labor candidate for Shepparton for the 2016 election, said Islamic communities in Shepparton who successfully integrated had helped foster a strong multicultural culture in the city. “We have to integrate, show them what we are about,” he said. “We have the responsibility to take the extra step, we have to step up and enlighten people.”

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THE Bendigo Metro Rail plan could be rolled out by the end of the year but will not include a new Golden Square station at any stage, according to Bendigo Metro community consultative taskforce chair Maree Edwards. Ms Edwards said this week that minister for public transport Jacinta Allan had indicated to her that she would like to see stage one of the plan in operation by the end of 2015, but that plans for Golden Square had been dismissed. The taskforce released its recommendations in a three-stage

report two weeks ago. Ms Edwards is confident that the state government will adopt the plan, but said the timeline was far from certain. “I’m pretty sure the state government will say yes, so it really is just a time element,” she said. “It is with the minister (Ms Allan) and the department so they will come back to the Bendigo community and let us know exactly when this is going to be rolled out. “I don’t have a particular preference, obviously the sooner the better. I think the minister has indicated she would like to see it hap-

pen before the end of this year.” Plans for a relocated Golden Square station were drawn up as part of Public Transport Victoria’s 2013 rail revival feasibility study and Ms Edwards said the taskforce

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would look at the schematic drawings when she was named its chair early this year. Speaking to the Weekly on Thursday, she said categorically that the plans would not be fur-

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banging on: Robert Spry and Geordie Lee. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN Bendigo Health Case Management Services banged on a beanie to mark Brain Injury Awareness Week on Tuesday at the Bendigo Marketplace. Brain Injury Awareness Week runs until August 23, with this year’s theme domestic violence related acquired brain injury (ABI).

ABI refers to any damage to the brain that occurs after birth. That damage can be caused by an accident or trauma, a stroke, a brain infection, alcohol or other drugs or by diseases of the brain such as Parkinson’s Disease. Bendigo Health case managers are hosting an information display

thered as part of Bendigo Metro, and no existing infrastructure would be considered. “Reopening Golden Square station was never a consideration,” she said.

where members of the public are able to learn about ABI and also take information away with them. As part of Brain Injury Awareness Week, promotional beanies will be on sale for $5, between 10am and 3pm. More than 1.6 million Australians suffer from ABI.

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super warning CENTRAL Victorians have been urged to think about the extra time they may need to work to replace their lost super, with more than $2.7 billion in unclaimed super across the state. Suncorp’s head of everyday super Cathy Duncan said one in 13 Victorians could have missed out on making the most of their super investments. “As many as one in thirteen working age Victorians are unnecessarily adding to the number of years they’ll be in a job by losing their super savings and leaving it with the Australian Tax Office. Instead they could be growing their investment in their super account,” she said. Figures show that in regional Victoria, Bendigo and Ballarat have a combined lost super balance of $38 million with an average $9,578 per account. More information is available at www.suncorp.com.au/ super

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Non-profit payout The City of Greater Bendigo’s inaugural Partnership Grants Program will allocate about $1.131 million over three years to 38 non-profit organisations. 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.

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AFTER a big and appreciative audience and a day visiting some local producers, topped off by a superb dinner – gourmet farmer Matthew Evans left Bendigo well and truly impressed after the Bendigo Writers Festival. ”I must say I was shocked at the crowd and the love in the room. Very rewarding, and very humbling,” the host of SBS television’s popular food series said this week. “Ross (O’Meara) and I had a brilliant day out and about, and learnt a few things along the way. Then ended up with a cracker of a meal at Mason’s. Really impressed. “Thanks for the invite and for hosting such a classy event.” Evans, with his co-hosts Ross O’Meara from Bruny Island Food and Nick Haddow from Bruny Island Cheese, opened the festival this year, at Ulumbarra Theatre, talking with food writer Dani Valent. Masons of Bendigo’s Sonia and Nick Anthony, who hosted a dinner for them on Saturday evening, were also part of the program, joining a big food

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Trained for a new trade

STUDENTS from Bendigo Senior Secondary College and Catholic College Bendigo are feeling the benefits of getting workplace ready, through skills training provided by the Bendigo Schools Trade Training Centre. Four former students from BSSC have taken advantage of what the centre has to offer, and have secured apprenticeships at Hoffman Engineering. Sam Kevin, Aiden Chapman, Devon Schenck and Zac Stanyer are all undertaking fabrication apprenticeships, and agree that their time at the trade training centre helped get them job ready. “I got the apprenticeship after doing work experience here in year 11,” Mr Chapman said. “It helped because I wanted to get into a trade.” Mr Kevin agreed, and said the skills training provided by the centre assisted in securing his apprenticeship.

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“It gets you the qualification,” he said. BSSC engineering trainer Stuart Hamilton had worked at Hoffman Engineering prior to his career in education, and had taught a number of the apprentices at Hoffman before they stepped into the workplace. “It’s great to see them doing so well,” he said. BSSC vocational learning manager Jenny Moloney said trainers such as Mr Hamilton were instrumental in students getting the most out of the trade training centre. She added that the centre enjoyed a beneficial relationship with many businesses around the Bendigo region. “What’s coming out is apprenticeships benefiting the student and the employer,” Ms Moloney said. “All the trainers are instrumental to the program, and all bring their particular strengths and backgrounds.”

LEARNING: Aiden Chapman, Devon Schenck, Sam Kevin and Zac Staney.

Orchestra books a top spot ORCHESTRA Victoria was in town this week and presented free lunchtime chamber concerts. Last chance to see them is today from 1.30pm to 2.30pm at the Bendigo Library. The concert series was part of the week-long Orchestra Victoria Bendigo Festival and is earmarked as a major classical music highlight for regional Victoria this winter. Today’s session will also include a reed making demo and insights into how woodwind instruments work. The festival is the orchestra’s most ambitious event yet staged in regional Victoria. A full program of the Bendigo Festival can be found on the Orchestra Victoria website: www.orchestravictoria.com.au

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Colour for health THE new Bendigo hospital will boast a colour palette inspired by different regions in the Loddon Mallee. Unveiled last Friday, different levels and wards within the hospital will feature colour schemes inspired from the ten local government areas within the district. Bendigo Hospital board chair Bob Cameron said they had chosen the colour palette so that the community could feel a sense of ownership over the new hospital. “Across Loddon Mallee you have different hospi-

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New journalist at the Weekly THE Weekly has a new journalist. Laura Hurley joins us from a cadetship at the Cobram Courier and earned her Bachelor of Journalism degree from La Trobe University in Bundoora. Laura has covered many news areas, including local government and politics – a patch she is destined to continue in Bendigo. She brings to the Bendigo Weekly experience in police reporting and human interest too, and outside of work has a pas-

sion for horses. “I enjoy working at a community newspaper, and the step up to the Weekly will help me along my career path, and Bendigo’s is a great city,” Laura said. Laura was the editor of the university magazine and has worked as a customer service representative for National Australia Bank. Just three weeks into the job, Laura is already up and running. “It’s been great, I am really busy, but loving it,” she said.

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THOUGHTFUL: The colours aim to reflect the area. tals… and local people go to the hospitals – there are some thing those hospitals can’t do and so those people from the region will come to Bendigo Hospital,” Mr Cameron said. “So we want the whole of the region to feel an ownership in the hospital. “The designers have taken colours from the different

local government areas and named them in the new hospital.” State member for Bendigo East Jacinta Allan said the colour palette was chosen to improve patient experience. “From a patient point of view… it’s giving the region a sense that this is their hospital and that communities can see the landscape reflect-

ed back to them,” Ms Allan said. “The other point from the patient point of view is to not make it feel so much like a hospital. “Hospital rooms aren’t just boxes anymore, boxes with white walls. “If (patients) feel better about being there, then that improves their health and wellbeing.” Bendigo Health chief executive John Mulder said the colours had been taken from satellite images taken from across the greater Bendigo area, and named an example in purples taken from Lake Eppalock.

“What they did with the colours is they have satellite images of the Loddon Mallee, and they’ve taken some of those colours from particular areas and that’s what’s been incorporated,” Mr Mulder said. “You’ll see some murals as well which are direct photographs from the regions which tie into the colours.” Mr Mulder reiterated the importance in the colour palette to improving patient experience in the hospital. “We had eight boxes we wanted to tick to build a world class hospital and one of them was to build a tranquil environment,” he said.

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Bendigo Weekly – Friday, August 21, 2015

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The internationally licensed conference brand which is rapidly becoming the incubator for ideas worth spreading is coming to Bendigo. Nine prominent speakers confirmed to address the theme of Celebrating Youth at TEDxBendigo on Saturday, September 12. Speakers will range from psychologists to educators and everything in between, with the event unleashing new ideas to inspire and inform the Bendigo community and beyond. Girton Grammar School headmaster Matthew Maruff said the TEDx-

Bendigo event is open to anyone with an interest in the welfare and influence of young people in our community. “TEDx is a great concept, allowing people to share ideas internationally through the hosting of local events that are uploaded to the TED website,” he said. “The concept helps to promote conversations that genuinely matter in a powerful and easily accessed format. “We are expecting our speakers to tackle the topic from a range of angles, including exploring the merits, if any, of specifically cel-

ebrating youth.” “We live in a progressive city, exploding with interesting people and ideas and it is important to nurture a culture of public conversation on the things that matter to us. “ Tickets to TEDxBendigo “Celebrating Youth” are $50 and will go on sale today at www.trybooking. com/154108 Ticket price includes morning tea and lunch and sales are limited to 100 in accordance with the TEDx conference rules. The event will be held at Girton Grammar School, Wattle Street, Bendigo.

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• Sparrowhawk Road and Calder Highway, West Bendigo to Maiden Gully $359,000 • Axedale–Goornong Road, Fosterville $271,000 Construction of roundabouts at: • St Aidans Road and Glencoe Street, Kennington (plus channelisation at St Aidans Road and Murphy Street) $435,000 • Church Street and View Street, Kangaroo Flat $264,000 • Breen Street and Thistle Street, Golden Square $253,000 Other projects including: • Olympic Parade and Mackenzie Street West, channelisation and street lighting $265,000 • Strickland Road and Beischer Street, channelisation – $128,000 • McGowan Street and Wood Street, traffic islands and street lighting – $12,000 • Neale Street and Nish Street, traffic islands and street lighting – $21,000 • Williamson Street and Mollison Street, line marking at roundabout – $28,000 Ms Quattrochi said design work was already under way for some projects including Prouses Road and Axedale/ Goornong Road, which would be the first projects to commence works later this year.

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Keech a leader on innovation list Bendigo company Keech Australia has been recognised in the prestigious BRW 50 Most Innovative Companies List for the third consecutive year. BRW is renowned for identifying and honouring innovators and leaders at the cutting edge of industry. After months of

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PUT on your walking shoes – a local Parkinson’s peer support group is hosting a Walk in the Park around Lake Weeroona on Sunday August 30. It will be the group’s inaugural Walk in the Park event in Bendigo, and members are hopeful a good crowd in their first year. Group member Val Lester said they hoped participants could dig deep for a good cause, and the walk would help lift the profile of Parkinson’s disease in the Bendigo area. “We’re just hoping the

public will support us,” she said. “We’d like the public to support us… we’re trying to get the message out. “It’s a slow disease so people don’t seem to worry about Parkinson’s.” More than 27,000 Victorians (about 80,000 Australians) are living with Parkinson’s, a chronic and progressive neurological condition that affects movement. There is no known cure. With the main Walk in the Park hosted at Federation Square on the same day, the

statewide target for fundraising is $305,000. In previous years, the group travelled to Melbourne to take part of the main walk. “They have it in Melbourne, and we used to go down there, but because we’re getting older, we decided to have one here,” Ms Lester said. The group have been meeting in Bendigo for 29 years, and Ms Lester, who has been involved since day one, said the monthly meetings were a chance for those with Parkinson’s to talk about the disease.

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“It’s like a family get together, really. We sit and we talk… It’s a support group, they talk about their medication and things like that,” she said. “And we have a speaker from different part of Bendigo.” The Walk in the Park begins at 11am, and a barbecue lunch will be available on the day. All funds raised from A Walk in the Park will go specifically to increasing services and funding research to improve the lives of those living with Parkinson’s in Victoria.

We spent over 12 months researching best practice, designing the tooling, selecting computer systems and combining elements to work together to transform our entire production process,” he said. Dr Hermens said the innovation would triple the level of efficiency across the foundry. “By removing some of the manual handling with an automated production line, some of our staff can be deployed into higher skilled areas and really take Keech to the next level of efficiency,” he said. “This innovation is just one of the ways we are working towards becoming truly internationally competitive, and projecting Bendigo manufacturing onto the global stage.” This recognition is the latest in a slew of accolades for Keech Australia, with Dr Hermens recently named a finalist in the national Executive of the Year Awards. As well as the three BRW innovation listings, Keech has been awarded Australia’s Best Private Business, won five Endeavour Awards for Manufacturing, and has been named Bendigo Business of the Year. In May, industry minister Lily D’Ambrosio inducted Keech Australia into the Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame.

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Bendigo Weekly – Friday, August 21, 2015

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By LAURA HURLEY

AN alliance of more than 30 community and health organisation has warned country Victorians they are missing out on financial help when travelling for treatment, with many eligible patients in the dark over assistance they could access. Speaking in Bendigo last Friday, alliance members including the Cancer Council Victoria, Kidney Health Australia and Travellers Aid Australia called for the state government to help raise awareness of the Victorian Patient Transport Assistance Scheme. Cancer Council Victoria support services director Nicola Quin

said she was aware of patients in country Victoria delaying or avoiding necessary medical treatment because of the travel expense involved. “We want to make sure that every Victorian has the opportunity to receive the best possible medical care – no matter where they live, and no matter how much they earn,” Ms Quin said “While regional Victorians tend to have poorer health outcomes than people in Melbourne, they have fewer specialist facilities and often have to travel for treatment, which adds to the costs, especially if they stay overnight.” Regional Victorians are cur-

rently eligible for a rebate of 20 cents per kilometre travelled and $41 for each night’s accommodation if they travel more than 500 kilometres for treatment is a single week. Victoria’s current accommodation rate is the third lowest rate in Australia. “We welcome the previous Victorian government’s commitment to review the scheme every two years and its works in reducing the processing time for claims. However, it is important that the current Victorian government communicate this program to regional patients so those who need support the most are made aware of this scheme,” Ms Quin said.

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Bendigo East fares well in breast care

‘Let’s Talk’ Marong Meeting Thursday August 27, 2015 City of Greater Bendigo Lockwood Ward Councillors invite all interested members of the community to attend the Let’s talk Marong meeting. This forum will also 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 Thursday August 27, 2015 Marong Public Hall Corner of High Street and Torrens Street, Marong

BENDIGO East has ranked at the third highest electorate in Victoria for breast screening participation rates in women aged 50 to 69. With a participation rate of 60 per cent, Bendigo East sits well above the state wide average of 54 per cent. Bendigo West’s participation rate also sits above the state average, coming with a 58 per cent rates from 2012-14. Despite almost half of Victoria scoring below the state average, BreastScreen Victoria chief executive Vicki Pridmore said participation rates in both the Bendigo East and West electorates were encouraging. “It’s a fabulous result for that area,” Ms Pridmore said. “A culture of breast screening is very well embedded in the

Bendigo community.” She said across Victoria, breast screening rates had remained stable for several years. “It’s remained stable, and we actually have more women participating. There are more and more women aging into the target group,” Ms Pridmore said. One reason many women in the 50 to 69 age bracket don’t undergo a breast screen is because there is no family history of breast cancer, she said. “They think ‘it’s not in my family’. But more than 75 per cent of screenings that have detected cancer in the past 20 years were taken from women with no family history of cancer,” Ms Pridmore said. Participation rates in pap smears amongst young women

continue to be a problem in Victoria, with about half of the 25 to 29 year old age group not being tested every two years. The latest statistics show that only 52 per cent of Victorian women aged 25 to 29 years are having two-yearly pap tests, which is below the Victorian average of 60.4 per cent. PapScreen manager Hiranthi Perera said the campaign was vital to ensure women do not delay screening, ahead of major changes to the National Cervical Screening Program due in mid2017. “Our research shows that many young Victorian women are complacent about their cervical screening. While most of these women know they need regular Pap tests, even if they

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Bendigo Kangan Institute has created an advisory board of leaders with expertise in the health and community services industry to support the development of its Health and Community Centre of Excellence. The first meeting of the advisory board took place at the Bendigo TAFE City Campus. The advisory board will guide the development of deep relationships with the health and community services industry, enabling the Institute to deliver real value to employers, students and the Victorian community. The advisory board will be chaired by Bendigo lawyer and former chair of Bendigo Health and Ambulance Victoria and director of Bendigo Business Council, Marika McMahon.

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have had the HPV vaccine, only half of these women continue to screen,” Ms Perera said. In Victoria, 83 per cent of women diagnosed with cervical cancer have either never had a Pap test or did not have them regularly before diagnosis. Young women aged 25 to 29 who have had the HPV vaccine are screening 13 per cent less for cervical cancer than unvaccinated women. While the HPV vaccine protects against the two HPV types that cause around 70 per cent of cervical cancers, it does not protect against all cancer-causing HPV types. “The vast majority of Pap test results are normal, so for peace of mind, book a Pap test if you are due,” Ms Perera said.

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The Run for Dad is in its fourth year is a fundraiser for the Prostate Cancer Foundation. This year the organisers of the Run for Dad, Athletics Bendigo and St John of God Hospital, are taking the run to the historic Bendigo Racecourse. The course was used for the 2014 Oceania Games Cross Country and was well received by both athletes and officials. The racecourse is a safe area with ample parking and amenities for the participants and their supporters. It is a two-lap course on the road around the outside of the race track. Part of the circuit is on the course proper. The course is sufficiently challenging for the serious athlete with a nice climb out the back yet at the same time not too tough for the casual jogger. The 7.5 kilometre distance is suitable for anyone who has done a little running. As it is off road, it is a very safe course. The Eaglehawk Citizens Band will also be present, and anyone wishing to donate to the Prostate Cancer Foundation can do so at athleticsbendigo.org.au All finishers will receive a Run for Dad medal sponsored by the Poyser Motor Group. At the finish the Lions club of Bendigo will be providing light breakfast as part of the entry fee. Entries are coming in at a

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Saturday August 29 GET SET: Organiser Keith Macdonald with Emily Clarke and Clare Rowlinson from sponsors Athlete’s Foot in the mall. steady rate and organisers are hopeful of record entries for this year. The Run for Dad will be held on Sunday, September 6 Father’s day. 7.5km run will start at 10am and the 3.75km walk at 10.30am.

The racecourse will open at 9am. Early bird entries on line at athleticsbendigo.org. au Cost is under 16 $15, over 16 $30, family $70. Entry on the day under 16 $30, over 16 $50, family $120. For further information phone Keith on 5443 4644.

Marking cultural heritage Member for Bendigo West Maree Edwards spoke in Parliament this week about the importance of central Victoria’s Aboriginal cultural heritage. Ms Edwards highlighted the work of Registered Aboriginal Parties (RAP), including local RAP Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation, in supporting this rich heritage and history. This week marks the anniversary of the Archaeological and Aboriginal Relics Preservation Act 1972 coming into effect. The Act was a Victorian first in providing for the preservation of Aboriginal cultural heritage places

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and objects. The Act has since been replaced by the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006, which

I look forward to the minister’s update recognises Aboriginal people as the primary guardians of Victoria’s Aboriginal cultural heritage and strengthens the protection initiated in 1972. The Dja Dja Wurrung

Clans Aboriginal Corporation was registered as the RAP in 2008, and manages cultural heritage preservation, management and awareness for areas including Bendigo, Castlemaine and Maldon. Ms Edwards said central Victoria has a proud Aboriginal cultural heritage and the Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation plays an important role in protecting it. “I look forward to the minister’s update on her continued work with Registered Aboriginal Parties across the state, including in our local community,” she said.

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Bikes as machines THE growing focus on using more renewable energy now has people looking at the humble bicycle as a source of power rather than just transport. It’s not a new idea – the old dynamo-powered lights that ran on your wheel rim have been around for a very long time. They operate by spinning a magnet inside a coil of copper wire to generate a small electric current. But lately, people such as gym owners have been wondering why all that energy people expend exercising can’t be put to better use. All over the world, they’re hooking generators up to exercise bikes to power room lights and fans. Last year, Melbourne hosted a series of short films nights entirely powered by people sitting on their own bicycles pedalling to keep the show going. Not to be left behind Melbourne, Bendigo hosted an energy event at the art gallery in View Street at which the local ABC was broadcasting. It was entirely powered onsite via many busy legs pedalling While groups of people can collaborate to power events, the individual bicycle can still star as a machine. With the start of the Bendigo Sustainability Group in around 2008 a few very interesting contraptions came to light. The Sustainability Fair at Strathdale Community Centre showcased PepperGreen Farm’s Castlemaine Orange Juicer. Pedal for your juice, chat and enjoy your labours. With more focus on energy efficiency, one local family devised a domestic flourmill operated by pedalling. Around the world, the bicycle powers many wonderful inventions.

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FLOUR POWER: A local pedalpowered flour mill. Photo: JOHN WELLS

In South America a pedal powered water pump lifts 19 to 38 litres of water per minute from wells and boreholes up to 30 metres deep. Compare that to an electric pump that only pumps up to 12 metres deep. A simple bicycle-machine provides irrigation and drinking water where electricity is not available. Even the concept of bicycle as transport is being stretched now beyond personal to goods transport. A Melbourne landscape contractor uses a cargo bikes to transport gardening equipment around the suburbs. Here in Bendigo you might now spot the box-style cargo bike carting kids, sacks of chook grain, as well as general shopping – sometimes all at once. Need to move house? Transition Darebin in Melbourne will call up a swag of people with trailers and cargo bikes who’ll help you pedal to your new home. Perhaps bike contraptions are worth a thought for the future of the planet? - Ros Woodburn

SLEEP WELL: Julie Oberin, Sue Clark, Helen Horgan and Kathryn Patarica. THE Zonta Club of Bendigo has put its fundraising to good use with support for a womens’ refuge. The club has bought new bedding for the Annie North centre. Zonta president Kathryn Patarica presented new pillows and doonas to Annie North chief executive Julie Oberin on Monday. Ms Patarica said that while one third of the club’s fundraising is sent to international projects, the Bendigo Zonta Club has a strong focus on local needs. “This year in keeping with community focus on reduc-

ing the incidence of domestic violence and supporting victims, our club has adopted Annie North as our principal project,” she said. “As well as buying new bedding, Zonta Bendigo is also exploring how we might provide an remote audio visual witness facility unit to enable women victims of domestic violence to access court from the refuge,” she said. Chair of Zonta Bendigo’s service and advocacy committee, Sue Clark said Zonta is looking for an ongoing role supporting Annie North, especially when

the centre’s new facility is built. “Zonta is also investigating the possibility of supporting Annie North with household kits and an exchange boutique which will also provide opportunities for advocacy and volunteering for our members,” she said. Ms Oberin said that for the women who come to Annie North carrying injuries, having good quality bedding and pillows gives a sense of dignity and hope. They are comfortable and able to take the new bedding with them upon relocation.

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T’S always a joy to meet someone who’s managed to transform their passion into a livelihood. Steve Gregory, Bendigo’s own violin maker, is one of those master craftsmen who is fast becoming well known for his work. Mr Gregory has been working hard for many years to establish himself in a unique industry, one of the many traditional crafts making a comeback. Finally making his mark, it is with a lot of pride Steve can now call himself a full-time violin maker. “It’s a dream come true,” Mr Gregory said at his home-based workshop at Spring Gully. “I’ve always wanted to work from home full time, and I’ve now reached that point. Most people know how hard it can be to establish a small business. It’s taken many years, but I’ve finally made it. “It’s the most inspiring thing, working from home doing what you love, and being there when your kids get home from school. I’m just so happy now to be doing what I love, all day every day.” While most people who work from home struggle with procrastination or getting started in the morning, for Mr Gregory, it is the opposite. “The thing I find hardest is stopping at the end of the day,” he said.

“My wife is always reminding me to come inside for dinner or to spend time with the kids, even on Sundays. Sometimes I am so focussed, the minute I wake up with an idea in my head I have to rush straight out into the workshop to get started. “That can be a bit taxing when it’s at 5am. But when your work is your passion and your passion is

HOME WORK: Steve Gregory in his workshop.

work, that’s the way it has to be at times.” Although Mr Gregory’s real passion is in making his own handcrafted instruments from specially

selected blocks of maple and spruce he imports from Europe, he also does repairs, restorations, bow re-hairing, and servicing of school instruments.

“I have recently begun specialising in baroque violins and violas, which is a bit of a niche. Mr Gregory said quality baroque style instruments can be hard to find.” “I started working for a violin maker in Castlemaine, which ended up becoming sort of an unofficial apprenticeship. “I took everything in for seven years and became quite good at it. With time, my passion and skills grew, and soon I knew it was time to go out on my own, in my home town”.

Mr Gregory didn’t look back and converted his double garage into an amazing workshop. All sorts of string instruments in various states of repair or creation hang along walls and rest on workbenches. The instruments come in from all over Bendigo, Victoria and Australia. “There is such a great art scene in Bendigo now, the new Ulumbarra Theatre and so many great music events, like the Bendigo International Festival of Exploratory Music. This is a really exciting place to be right now,” he said.

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It does matter On the popular issue of same-sex marriage, Steve Kendall asked (Opinon, Bendigo Weekly, August 14) if it really matters to me, or to anyone else who disagrees with his position on the subject. My answer is, yes it does, it matters more than you or most other people in the media seem to want to acknowledge. You have adopted the term marriage equality, but Steve, we already have marriage equality in Australia. Right now, every adult can marry a member of the opposite sex. Everyone. That’s equality. What the gay lobby, and now you, are suggesting, is something different. At least be honest and acknowledge it is not about equality. You want the Marriage Act, which affects everyone, to be altered to allow a small minority of people to marry members of the same sex. Steve, if this happens, among other ramifications, there will be other minorities who will want their special preferences recognised as well. At which point do you think such claims by minorities will matter to you? On the issue of Tony Abbott keeping his promise that he made at the last election, I agree with him that the only democratic way of settling this issue is with a plebiscite. Why are you against Australian voters having a say on what, as I have explained, affects us all? I also note the sentence in your editorial: “What business is it of yours if someone has a different leaning you?” Well Steve, had you not have jumped on the gay lobby bandwagon and thrown your support behind changing the Marriage Act, and instead, you wrote your opinion piece in support of retaining the existing definition of marriage, you would find that all of a sudden your opinion would become the business of a great many people in your industry. As I have personally experienced, any difference of opinion to the current gay lobby agenda in the media is soon met with vilification and exclusion. Calling those who have a different opinion a bigot, a hate-monger and a homophobe, is a tactic used to prevent intelligent public discussion and outlaw freedom of speech. But surely, to disagree with someone is not to hate them. The word tolerance means to show someone respect, even though you disagree with them. Steve, changing the Marriage Act will have far reaching consequences. The Australian people should be allowed to discuss these issues and we should be allowed a vote.

Your editorial, like so many others, attempts to belittle people who hold a different view to your own. I hope you will tolerate my difference of opinion, and further consider the significance of this most important issue. Steve Flanagan, White Hills

A differing perspective Having read your editorial on August 14, “It’s time for change”, I too wish to “throw my hat into the ring on marriage equality” albeit from a differing perspective than yours. Some of the arguments raised in your editorial for marriage “equality” are commonly used and heard but seem to me to be somewhat naive. If altering the definition of marriage to allow same-sex couples to marry really would, as you suggest, “make no difference except make people happy and feel equal”, then you are right to say that the matter really needs any more discussion. But, if this proposal will have greater ramifications further down the track that will affect the whole of society and the generations to follow, then the issue is surely not that simple. In my opinion, this is not one small change but a much larger shift that will forever alter the way that the whole concept of “family” within society is structured, understood and then taught to succeeding generations. And if those succeeding generations include my grandchildren and their descendants, then this matter affects me, as it does and will affect all of us. Yes the sun will still rise and so on, but the very makeup and fabric of family and society will be not be the same. If we redefined marriage to suit the current demand, what we will end up with is effectively the loss of what was marriage. And where will that end? Which group will be the next to demand that marriage be broadened even further to take in their perspective? I understand and appreciate that same-sex couples place much importance on attaining to the status of marriage and therefore full recognition under the law. I also understand that their stories deserve compassion and respect, but in seeking to give them what they desire, will it come at the expense of something that we should not let go of? Here we are in 2015 and Australia ought to be unsure about redefining marriage for very good reasons.

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Green waste on the nose I preface this letter by saying that I have a green waste bin, a compost bin and chooks in my backyard to manage my green organic waste. This costs the council nothing. The issue around the amount of green organic waste that goes to landfill is not new. It has been known for more than 10 years, but it is only now that Bendigo council are acting on it and in the process attempting to put a green waste company out of business. Greenaway Bins has been diverting green waste out of Bendigo landfill for seven years at no cost to this council and providing clean green waste to another Bendigo company, Epsom Environmental Services. Bendigo council plans to transport your green organic waste to Shepparton to be processed. What we don’t know here at Bendigo is what could have happened if the council had: • Engaged with the community about the landfill issue. • Educated its residents on improving our recycling so there is less contamination in the recyclable waste. • Offered a bigger recyclable bin for

residents that need it. • Actively supported Greenaway in increasing its customer take-up by offering a subsidy for the first year of using a Greenaway bin. • Subsidised the purchase of worm farms and compost bins and educated the residents in maximising the use of these to reduce their own organic matter. The Warrnambool council waste audit of 2014 states “however, there was no food waste found in the organics bins in the region. This is of concern, considering that three councils – Corangamite, Southern Grampians and Moyne – have an organics service that aims to capture both garden and foods”. Will it be any different in Bendigo? I believe it’s not too late for the councillors to reconsider this issue without costing the ratepayers ongoing. In fact it would be a wise course of action. I want the option to choose who manages my green waste. The fact that my choice benefits two local businesses is a plus for me. It may interest readers to know that the other councils that have a green organics program promote allowing animal droppings in their green organics bin. This about sums up this whole process here at the City of Greater Bendigo. It’s on the nose, like your bin will be. Andrea Metcalf, Epsom

Ask the question Why is it the council decides what is best for us long suffering ratepayers? Maybe a questionnaire, included with our rate notice, with comments about council’s proposed plans for the next 12 months, would wake up the councillors as to what the ratepayers agree or do not agree with. A reply paid envelope would ensure the return of this important document. After all, the councillors are suppose to represent us. Not be puppets of the council staff. As far as green waste collection goes, I do not want another bin, if I get one I will return it and deduct the fee from my rate notice. I have a mulching mower, which puts the chopped up grass back into the lawn. My kitchen scraps go into my worm farm, as do the plant cuttings and leaves. The bottom line the bureaucrats need to ask is, how much waste does a family of say, four generate, or a single person to warrant such a large bin. And has anyone thought of the stench of rotting vegetables, the flies and mosquitoes, and mice looking for way to get in? And having an existing green waste collection for the people that need it, is great. Leave it at that. Council needs to get their heads out of the sand and get on with what they are supposed to be doing. Peter Tharle, Jackass Flat

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Airing of views IN RECENT weeks, this paper has come under some fairly heavy fire for our refusal to carry or include material put forward in opposition to marriage equality, or same-sex marriage as some would prefer to call it. There can be no doubt that community attitudes on this issue have shifted somewhat in recent times, from the right and to the left, and with that, so too has the expectation that media will abide by the code of ethics and professional standards we are bound by. Those rules specifically refer to the publication of material that might be seen as discriminating against someone, or some group, on the basis of their gender, ethnicity, religious beliefs or sexual preference. In short, no media outlet

Editorial Comment should ever do so. When a torrent of material was lodged with the Weekly in opposition to previous stories, columns or letters we have published on this matter, much of it was very quickly deemed too harsh, insensitive and inappropriate. This paper is not about looking to censor the debate, and we have today published a couple of letters that took exception to a column published last week. Importantly, in our view, those letters present opinions that do not demonstrate a lack of respect for others. But freedom of speech should

never become a platform for discrimination, bullying or anti-social commentary. That’s where the role of an editor becomes paramount, and filtering out contributions likely to end a newspaper in hot water for their veracity or their venom, is the responsible thing to do. This newspaper coverts a diversity of opinions and views, and we welcome contributions that are considered, respectful, thoughtfully presented and yes, even clever. There are always at least two sides to every story, and each side deserves to be told. But the refusal to publish or include material has been inaccurately interpreted in some quarters as media bias. It’s not. It’s media doing its job.

opinion Within the Wellsford State Forest grow nine red ironbark trees aged between 450 and 700 years. The long life of these trees is astounding. They were here when Dja Dja Wurrung Aboriginal peoples used the forest to provide the resources for their physical and spiritual life. They were here when the forest, from 1851, provided white settlers wood for fires, props for gold mining shafts, timber for fence posts, eucalyptus oil for medicines, gravel for roads, fodder for livestock, and honey for food. After further clearing for farmland, only 28 per cent of the box-ironbark forest survives across the state, most of it on public land. And now the Department of Environment Land Water and Planning (DEWLP) has earmarked the Wellsford for burning. Evidence suggests that the box-ironbark, which the Wellsford State Forest is part of, is not the type of bush that has evolved through burning. Because it doesn’t produce a lot of ground fuel, bushfires are less extensive

and burn cooler, for example, than forests in the south eastern highlands. The box-ironbark forests are not the forests of Gippsland. Just like the Mallee is not the same as the vegetation growing at Cape Otway. Yet the impact of fire in the making of our distinctive and varied forests is ignored in the prescribed burning program introduced after the Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission into the bush-

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Our ignorance may sound the death knell for forests like the Wellsford

fires of 2009 when the Commission recommended the burning of a minimum of five per cent of public land, at least 385,000 hectares, across Victoria to reduce fuel loads. A recommendation of the Royal Commission was that then Department of Sustainability and Environment significantly upgrade its program of long-term data collection to monitor and model the effects of prescribed burning programs and bushfires on biodiversity in Victoria. Without this knowledge,

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the intensity, seasonality and frequency of prescribed burns are certain to have an adverse impact on plant and animal populations. Without this knowledge, trees and the animals such as the goannas that live in them, are under threat. If rotation burns occur every eight to 15 years, likely for the box-ironbark, the impacts will be significant. This bush takes around 10 years to create suitable habitat for some animal and

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bird species, 10 to 20 years for some plant species to reach reproductive maturity, and 15 to 20 years for small mammal populations to establish. If plants in the box-ironbark are burnt at the wrong time they won’t set seed. This in turn reduces the diversity of plants that grow and diminishes feed and habitat for birds and animals. If fallen timber and dead hollow-bearing trees are burnt, further important habitat is removed. But the real devastation

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comes from the loss of midstorey vegetation, at which the fires are specifically aimed. This level of vegetation is slow growing and will not recover in the time available between burns. Under the current prescribed burning regime, it is likely a whole ensemble of species will be lost from the box-ironbark forests. The locals who know the Wellsford are in despair. It is generally accepted that some prescribed burning needs to occur to protect human lives and assets. But is this the objective that drives the burning of the bush, or is it more about reaching the target of at least five per cent regardless of the proximity of forest to human communities? Whatever the motive, without an understanding of and planning for each forest’s idiosyncratic ecology, we are playing with fire. Sadly, our ignorance may sound the death knell for forests like the Wellsford. Dr Robyn Ballinger is an environmental historian who lives and works in the diminishing box-ironbark country of central Victoria.

By Rohan Hogan North Central Catchment Management Authority Strategy and Partnerships Executive Manager

Across our catchment, climate change, the environment and sustainable agriculture go hand in hand. To be a sustainable farmer you need to deal with climate change, and farmers play a big role in protecting the region’s natural resource assets. Land managers in north central Victoria are resilient and no strangers to the effects of climate variability. In recent decades they have had to deal with the “millennium drought” and the 2010-11 floods.

These events have sent a strong signal, we need to prepare now These events may be an indicator of what’s to come and the impact to the environment, economy and community can be devastating. The CSIRO has predicted with a very high level of confidence average temperatures across our region will continue to increase in all seasons, and that there will be more hot days and warm spells. It predicted with a high level of confidence there would be fewer, but more severe, frosts, less rainfall during the cool season by late in the century, and that the average rainfall will decline. In response, the North Central Catchment Management Authority (CMA) has developed the Draft North Central Region Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Plan and the Draft North Central Regional Sustainable Agriculture Strategy over many months, with strong community and stakeholder input. Both strategies are funded by the Australian government, including the National Landcare Programme. The CMA is holding a series of forums across the catchment, including one at the Capital Theatre on August 25 with the City of Greater Bendigo, to give locals a say on these strategies, and the council’s Rural Communities Discussion Paper. With the region facing rapid changes, there are many synergies with these three reports and I encourage anyone who is interested

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and who wants to make a contribution to come along. At the moment, there is almost unprecedented interest in agriculture across the country and real buoyancy and positivity about its future. Australian agriculture has a clean and green image and is expanding into the growing Asian food and fibre market. Local farmers are growing quality products and there are a lot of people looking to invest, or invest further, into the whole agriculture supply chain. How we keep that clean and green image while we increase agricultural productivity and protect our land, water and environmental resources is what sustainable agriculture is all about. Our Draft North Central Regional Sustainable Agriculture Strategy recognises each person’s journey towards achieving sustainable agriculture is different. The strategy identifies these different needs and practices and helps farmers identify what they need to do, or change, to keep them productive. We have surveyed landholders across our catchment, and don’t just know what they farm and where, but how they think and feel about the future of agriculture. We have considered in detail the six main agricultural industries in the region and identified four separate agricultural zones to that we can provide farmers with accurate information they can use to create a blueprint to achieve greater sustainability for the land and their business. The same recent climatic events that affected farmers have also impacted strongly on our natural resources. While the floods caused major damage in some areas, they also brought significant benefits to biodiversity, especially in our rivers and wetlands. These events have sent a strong signal we need to prepare now if the future climate change predictions for the region are realised. Such predictions will impact significantly on the region’s environment, economy and community. Protecting our natural assets from climate change will require an integrated and coordinated effort from government, the broader community and, in particular, land managers. I hope to see you at our forum. Bendigo, Tuesday, August 25 10am to 2pm at The Capital. To RSVP email info@nccma. vic.gov.au or phone 5448 7124.

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The State Government invites you to help shape the future of public transport in regional Victoria.

Trivia night: Junortoun Fire Brigade hosts this fundraiser at Lord’s Raceway at 7pm. Cost is $25 per person and includes hot and cold finger food. The event is to help raise funds towards a new fire truck. You can book tables of six or come along and join a table. Details 0408 295 612.

The Regional Network Development Plan will be built from your ideas about what your local community and region needs from public transport.

Monday, August 24 Tillow Fashion Parade: Hosted by the Forest Street Evening Fellowship. 2pm in the Forest Street Church Hall. All proceeds will go to the Hospital Chaplaincy. Entry $5 with afternoon tea. Details: 5442 2197.

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.

BAR HOGS: Owner Phil Martin entertains the bar. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

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DRAGGED a crowd out for a beer the other day because I heard there’s a new tipple in town. Matilda Bay’s Lazy Yak is doing the rounds in bottles, but it’s only on tap at limited bars in town. One of those bars is The McIvor Restaurant and Bar at 54 McIvor Road, Kennington, and while we were there we tucked into a few $15 lunch specials. Counter meals at their best with all the standards you’d expect The Lazy Yak and the lunches were a treat. But the restaurant has

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. 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

more the chefs are literally part of the family,” he said. “We are happy to hold events and parties too, we don’t usually open on Sunday over winter , but will for parties of 15 or more.” So if you’re looking for a beer or wine at the end of a busy day, or a celebration meal, The McIvor Restaurant and Bar has it covered. The McIvor Restaurant and Bar is at 54 McIvor Road, Kennington, open from 11.30am. Phone 5444 2700 for details and bookings. - Steve Kendall

Thursday, August 27 Hymns Alive: Meetings are held fortnightly from 1.30pm to 3pm with afternoon tea provided, at Connect Church Hall, Solomon Street, Bendigo. Details: 5447 8161. Bendigo Regional Genealogical Society: Uniting Church Hall, Church Street, Kangaroo Flat. The Guest Speaker will be Darren Wright speaking on Chinese research. Visitors are most welcome. Old Time Dance: Eaglehawk Senior Citizens Room, Darling Street, Eaglehawk. 8pm till 11pm. Entry $5. Details: 5442 1815.

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far more on the menu with evening service offering an extensive range, including meals for gluten intolerant and vegetarian customers. There would not be many places in town with such a range of meals, and you won’t be short of quality wines on offer either. Owner Phil Martin said The McIvor is the perfect place for a couple to have a quiet, quality meal, but families and groups are welcome too. “We really think we have a great range here, and what’s

Tuesday, August 25 Mental wellbeing: Depressed? Anxious? Isolated? Suffering grief or loss? Know someone who is? The Bendigo Grow group meets weekly to offer peer support and use a proven program for mental wellbeing. 7pm at 8 Olinda Street. Details: 0448 052 769.

AVE you heard about the ABC journo who requested his metadata? No, it’s not a joke, Will Ockenden wanted to find out what was in his data which is stored by his phone company. It’s now law that mobile providers keep the records for two years. Ockenden discovered location and call information was recorded 12,100 times in six months, about 67 times a day or three times an hour. To be honest that wouldn’t worry me too much. Most of it would either be in Bendigo or Metcalfe, with a constant array of pings on the highway between. It could be worrying if it worked how much time I spent in bottleshops and bars, and how much time I spent in the bathroom. Thankfully not one I have to worry about, but what about if someone was having an affair or had another family? It’s only one step from that information being stored on a server to being accessible by anyone who wants to know. Once again, mine would be tedious in the extreme, I have only been to Melbourne twice

this year and to England. I am not really concerned about Big Brother knowing where I have been, but what if the information slips out? The perfect among us have nothing to fear, and the naughty ones may have to be more careful, but do you really want an unknown person or body know how many times you have been somewhere? In the future will employers be able to access your data to see what you are doing on a sick day or in your private life? Will they be able to check how often you are in the pub or the betting shop or the doctors?

What if you like to shop in one supermarket, but work for another? It’s the misuse of this data which has me thinking twice about openly accepting it. What if an ex-boyfriend or girlfriend or wife or husband wants to keep tabs? This metadata is being recorded in real time, so live tracking is obviously on the cards. Now modern cars have trackable GPS, we use computers linked to the internet, we have phones which record our every move, and watches which tell our phones how fit we are. It’s all there and all linked via

the internet. Your webdata is tracked, if you stream TV, the kind of programmes you watch is stored, your debit card knows what you buy and your store reward card tracks your favourites. It would be easy to get paranoid about all of this, and I don’t care too much, but what if someone took your phone on a jaunt and those who use the data could place you at a location you were never at? Honestly Mrs K, I was not in the pub for 10 hours. I dropped my phone. - Steve Kendall Twitter@stevekendall1

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Festival goes on walkabout Putuparri and the Rainmakers.

HE Melbourne International Film Festival is taking five sell-out films on the road. The festival will visit Bendigo this weekend with programs showcasing both Australian and international highlights from this year’s festival. The regional travelling festival re-launched in 2014 after six years of absence and this year will once again

include family-friendly matinees, Saturday night specials, and a breathtaking story of love, hope and survival in Putuparri and the Rainmakers. Directed by Melbourne filmmaker Nicole Ma and based on Tom Lawford’s battle with his past, present, and future as a leader of his people, Putuparri and the Rainmakers explores one man’s struggle to reconnect with

HIS Saturday at 2pm the Blues Tram will roll again. On board and playing to please will be Luke Watt and Cass. Make the most of your Saturday afternoon in picturesque Bendigo by riding the rails on a vintage tram while incredibly talented and engaging musicians entertain you. Watt is a well-travelled and classy song-writing troubadour, now living in Castlemaine and Cass is a young duo with folk and jazz sensibilities. This is a combination beautifully suited to the Blues Tram. ABC musical director Tim Richie said Watt is a guitar player and songwriter who draws on elements of folk and blues music to convey stories. “He’s the real deal, tied to the American tradition of stomping and picking, but with an Australian twist,” he said. Blues and Roots festival director Colin Thompson said Cass’ sound is influenced by many

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genres, including blues and folk. “Fronted by song writer Cassie Ward and backed up by multi-instrumentalist Bianca Maes, the two create space within their arrangements that capture a unique listening experience,” he said. “Cassie’s honest lyrics and warm tone blend effortlessly with the duo’s guitar and rhythm work.” The Blues Tram departs Central Deborah Goldmine at 2pm and returns at about 4.15pm. Tickets $35 from Bendigo Visitor Centre: 1800 813 513.

Creation on stage

Matthew strikes a chord

EXT month Matthew Fagan returns to Bendigo, the place of his birth, for an afternoon of classical guitar. Guitarra features Matthew performing Spanish guitar music from the 16th to the 21st Century on 10-string guitar, Flamenco and traditional Spanish guitar. The concert features music inspired by Julian Bream’s recording Guitarra and Flamenco Guitar including performances of Solearas, Peteneras, Alegrias, Bulerias and Sevillanas. The concert also features highlights from Fagan’s new CD, Virtuoso – A Homage to My Ancestors, a spectacular musical journey celebrating the Parkes family, his internationally renowned virtuoso ancestors which includes masterpieces such as Spring and Winter 1st Movement from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, Mozart’s Rondo Alla Turca, Paganini’s Caprice

his ancestral lands, learn about his traditional culture and ultimately fulfil his destiny. Tickets are now on sale at cinemas. For ticket sales and further information visit www.miff.com.au/ travelling The Bendigo show runs from August 21 to 23. Star Cinema Eaglehawk www.starcinema.org.au

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TEN POINTS: Matthew Fagan.

No.24 and more. Fagan has toured with an extraordinary array of the world’s greats, including: Natalie Cole, Shirley Bassey, The Original Buena Vista Social Club, Michael Crawford and Billy Connolly. For a special afternoon see Matthew Fagan, Sunday, September 13, 2.30pm at St Pauls Cathedral Hall, 8 Myers Street, Bendigo.

ADYN’S timeless masterpiece The Creation will headline the appearance of 120 musicians from Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School when they perform in Castlemaine next weekend. The young musicians, including three from Bendigo and central Victoria who attend the state’s premier music school, will be directed by celebrated musician and conductor Marco van Pagee. The 1.30pm performance at Castlemaine Town Hall on Saturday, August 29 is part of Spring Music 15, engaging the VCASS orchestra and choir with central Victorian communities. The Creation, with words taken directly from Genesis, includes the special moment when God created Light out of Chaos. It is regarded as one of the most stunning and impressive moments in the history of music. Spring Music 15 will also premiere the performance of Sinfonia Concertante for five guitars and orchestra composed by 17-year-old VCASS student Jessop MaticevskiShumack.

CELEBRATED: Marco von Pagee.

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OST people have little idea that Bullock Creek Road is now better known as Mackenzie Street West, running as it does from Golden Square to Kangaroo Flat. The Potter family, were residents in Bullock Creek Road during the 1870s and 1880s. The breadwinner of the family was a miner Isaac Potter, his wife having borne him three children. Unfortunately during the spring of 1879 Mr Potter’s wife became mentally unwell and, typical of the period, she was sent to the Lunatic Asylum at Kew. As the children were still quite young Isaac’s mother, Mrs Potter senior, came and helped to look after them while their father was away at work. With a downturn in mining activity at that time, work was far from plentiful on the Bendigo goldfield. Mr Potter in common with other miners sometimes had work and at other times was busily searching to obtain a position. The household was barely existing, which was not a rarity among miners. Along with some mates, Isaac had secured a tribute at the New Chum and Victoria mines. A tribute is where a group of miners agree with a company to allow them to work a certain section of the mine for a given period and for a percentage of the gold won. On October 2, 1879, as usual Mr Potter walked to work very early in the morning, the mine being situated diagonally opposite the Gold Mines Hotel. The tribute party was taken down below in the mining cage to the 274 metre level. Mr Potter’s party proceeded along the east west crosscut to the drive which ran north and south, the same direction as the quartz reefs.

POPULAR ARRANGEMENT: James Butler was part of the Ethiopian Serenaders. Mr Potter’s party of tributors had been at work for a number of hours, and they knew that it was not long before they would have a spell and eat their crib or lunch. However at a little after 11am, without any warning, there was a fall of sandstone and slate which fell on Isaac’s left leg, it was completely buried. His mates quickly came to his aid, using the light of their candles they were able to see and then remove the large pieces of rock from the pinned down Mr Potter. It was very obvious that he was seriously injured by the rock fall as bone was protruding through the leg of his trousers. It took a while to organise to have him hoisted to the surface. When Mr Potter was taken from the cage, arrangements were made to fetch Dr Hinchcliff, who was busy with

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patients at his surgery. However about an hour later he was on the mine and assessed the lower left leg, it being badly crushed. Dr Hinchcliff recommended immediate transport to the Bendigo Hospital where it was found that there were eight fractures all told and it was recommended that the lower limb be amputated. In the meantime Mr Potter’s mother arrived at the hospital and approved of the doctor’s recommendation. All this time the patient had been most stoic and brave, the amputation was completed by 4pm. For Mr Potter the convalescence time in the hospital was for some months. In the meantime there was no income to support the family and they managed to just get by with the assistance of friends and relatives. A variety of fundraising efforts were held to help give support to the Potters and at some functions there were collections which also assisted the family. The Sandhurst Ethiopian Serenaders had booked the Royal Princess Theatre in View Street, in order to have a “benefit” for Mr Potter and his family. There were a number of charitably inclined citizens who did their best to promote this worthy cause. A special piece of music had been arranged by one of the Ethiopian Serenaders, James Butler. The arranged music was quite a hit with the large audience so Butler could feel justifiably pleased. There were a large number of items performed by the different members of the Serenaders, resulting in a successful fund raiser for Mr Potter and his family.

IVEN that stories of expats settling in rural France are a dime a dozen in the English-speaking world, is there really room for yet another “I-moved-toProvence-and-kept-a-diary” memoir? When said book is as well-written, revealing and informative as this one, the answer is unreservedly “yes”. When American writer Elizabeth Bard and her French cinema-consultant husband Gwendal head to Céreste – a village of just over 1000 people in the hill country of the sunny south-east – for a quick break before the birth of their first child, their plan is certainly not to set in motion a life-changing treechange. However, fate – and a shared passion for literary history – intervenes. On learning that the wartime home of French Résistance leader and poet René Char is for sale, they do not hesitate. Upping stakes in Paris they leave behind family, friends and financial security in search of a more relaxed, more enriching environment in which to raise their son. The lifestyle might well be idyllic but what will pay their bills? In Céreste the family’s challenge becomes supporting itself. What results is the establishment one of France’s finest artisanal icecreameries:

a business built on nontraditional dessert flavours as typically Provençal as saffron, fennel seed, basil, black truffle, and rosemary, olive oil and toasted pine nuts. Like its predecessor, Lunch in Paris, Picnic in Provence contains the perfect balance of personal reflection and cultural and social observation without veering into the self-indulgence and maudlin introspection that mar so many uncomfortably personal “finding oneself” books. The 63 original Provençalinspired recipes which food-lover Bard includes are a mouth-watering bonus. Rabbit with pastis, fennel and fresh peas; char-grilled sardines with vinegar and honey; split-pea soup with pork belly and Cognac; blood sausage with apples and autumn spices; and lavender honey and thyme icecream stand out.

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TARTING from humble beginnings in Charing Cross, long before the Bendigo Bank towered over Bendigo, sat a building rich in history and a small bike store owned and operated by a 22-year-old cycling champion Paul Lythgo. Fast forward 20 years and a lot has changed in the world of cycling, Bendigo Cycles and Paul. With a passion and flair for mountain and road bikes Paul embarked on opening Bendigo Cycles, a predominantly MTB and BMX store. Back then frames were heavy, gears were few and brakes were rudimentary. Now we have feather-light frames, electronic multiple gearing, hydraulic disc-brakes, 29inch wheels and dual suspension for a smoother ride. Gone are the days of putting

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OUTHERN Cross Travel has recently changed its name to italktravel after more than 20 years as one of Bendigo’s longest established travel agents. Customers will have already noticed changes, as italktravel are now part of the largest group of independent travel agents nationally. “Southern Cross Travel, established in 1993, has become part of the italktravel franchise network, with other like-minded, progressive locally owned and operated travel agents around the country,” former Southern Cross Travel and now italktravel consultant Kirsty said. “Together we form Australia’s newest and most exciting retail travel network.” italktravel Bendigo has a dedicated and professional team with more than 40 years combined travel experience with Genine and Kirsty. “Personal, friendly and professional advice lets us deliver a quality

A NEW NAME: But the same friendly and professional service with Genine and Kirsty. service,” travel consultant Genine said. “We can arrange all your domestic or international travel arrangements, ranging from airfares, accommodation, tours, cruising, car rental, rail, ski, group travel, corporate travel to travel insurance and visas.” Southern Cross Travel’s former affiliation with Bendigo Coachlines continues under the italktravel name, making it possible to organise extended coach tours as well as day tours to musicals, concerts, exhibitions and events. italktravel have also retained the Ticketmaster outlet.

“I’m extremely pleased to be part of this innovative group and will be able to offer even better airfares and products to customers,” italktravel owner David Dawson said. “We look forward to enjoying a wonderful future in travel together and hope you will pop in to see our new fresh look and feel at 90 Wood Street, California Gully and talk to us about your next booking soon.” The phone number remains unchanged 5446 7000 but please note their new website www.bendigo.italk. travel and email talktous@bendigo. italk.travel

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AMANTHA Hamilton of Bendigo Body and Soul has a fun and safe way to loose some of those unwanted winter kilograms and feel good about yourself at the same time with her September Health, Wellness and Weight Loss Challenge. “Get yourself ready for spring and summer with a trimmer body, glowing skin and shining hair that is simple and 100 per cent safe,” Sam said. The challenge is open to the first 15 people who register, but anyone else can join for their own benefit. “I’ve been using this product for three years since my girlfriend

developed it and have seen amazing results.” “What you do and how much weight you lose is up to you ” “You will lose weight, stimulate cellular metabolism, avoid cramping, be more hydrated and less bloated. “You will sleep better and break unhealthy habits, depending on your level of commitment.” The challenge will run during September with anonymous weekly outcomes published on the Bendigo Body and Soul facebook page where friends can also vote for a favourite. Entrants will receive one Fresh Start Slim and Cleanse Pack and four weeks treatment of your

choice – any combination of Bowen therapy, ear candling and detox foot spa treatments to assist health, wellness, and lymphatic drainage. The cost for the month is $250, with a minimum saving of $30. Entrants who pay up front will receive a further 10 per cent discount as well as a free gift bag full of great products from Martin and Pleasance. Winners will be announced on Bendigo Body and Soul’s facebook page at the start of October To find out more, phone Bendigo Body and Soul’s Samantha Hamilton on 5442 6276 or 0448 531 056. Alternatively see their facebook page.

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IND out all you wanted to know about Solar PV systems at the Bendigo Discovery Centre at 4.30pm and 7pm on Thursday September 3, thanks to the Bendigo Sustainability Group. These two seminars will look at the benefits and costs associated of having solar PV connected to your home or business. Independent battery storage allowing for your own electricity supply even when the grid shuts down, will also be discussed. The use of solar power

and battery storage is rapidly becoming more common, not just for the economic benefit, but for the knowledge that at least some of the electricity used is generated on site, with less impact on the environment. BSG and their preferred local supplier Sunergy believe the Bendigo Discovery Centre is the ideal venue for these seminars and will help ensure the centre’s long term viability. BSG also promote the use of the electricity retailer Powershop, rated cheapest, when discounts are taken

into account, by the Victorian Government website www. switchon.vic.gov.au Powershop is also rated as the most renewablefriendly via the Green Electricity Guide: www. greenelectricityguide.org.au To switch to Powershop, and support the Bendigo Sustainability Group, please switch via: www.powershop. com.au/bsg To discuss any aspect of the BSG’s involvement in promotion of solar or renewable-friendly electricity retailers, please contact Colin Lambie on 0417 561 903.

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HAPPY FAMILES: Ther Ree with children Cecilia, Grace and husband Taw Htoo.

ENDIGO is far removed from the chaotic and uncertain world Taw Htoo and his wife Ther Ree left behind in Mae Sot in western Thailand, as Karen refugees. Fast forward seven years and Taw and Ther Ree have just opened Grace Asian Grocery on the corner of Arthur and King streets, around the corner from the Bendigo Cinemas. Taw‘s dedication and hard work to secure a better future for his growing family has resulted in another genuine Asian grocery to add to the rapidly increasing selection of

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although small, is full of a variety of Asian groceries to give your Chinese, Thai or Filipino dishes a truly authentic appeal. Hundreds of lines of authentic Asian groceries are sourced through Taw’s Melbourne contacts. “If you can’t see what you want, please ask and we will see if we can get it for you,” Taw said. Grace Asian Grocery at 32 Arthur Street, Bendigo, open Monday through to Saturday from 9am to 6.30pm. Phone 0466 594 899.

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exposure are permanent. Early warning signs of hearing loss may include you can hear but not understand, you find it hard to hear in noisy situations or groups of people. You may think people mumble, need to constantly turn up the TV or you don’t always hear the doorbell or phone. The level of hearing loss in an individual is determined by performing a hearing test to Graphic courtesy of the World Health discover the quietest sound the Organisation. person can hear. above scenarios Hearing Awareness Some ear problems may not necessarily cause hearing loss, such Week provides an ideal reminder to seek a professional opinion. as tinnitus, which is the sensation Bendigo is well serviced by of a ringing or buzzing sound in numerous audiologists who can the ear. readily test and diagnose both If you or a member of your young and old. family can relate to any of the

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USTRALIAN Hearing Bendigo is rallying the community next Tuesday as part of the first ever nation-wide Big Aussie Hearing Check, during Hearing Awareness Week. During the Big Aussie Hearing Check on Tuesday, August 25, Australian Hearing will be offering free hearing checks and expert advice at the Australian Hearings Queen Street clinic between 8.30am and 5pm. Over the course of the week, more than 10,000 Aussies are expected to attend the hundreds of Australian Hearing events taking place at clinics, pharmacies and community halls across the country. Natalie Betts, Centre Manager of Australian Hearing Bendigo, says that the Big Aussie Hearing Check aims to give communities an easier way to care for their hearing. “While Australians are well-known for loving a good challenge, research shows that getting our hearing checked is one challenge we are not willing to take on, because we’re either too embarrassed or in denial about our hearing loss,” Natalie said.

Australian Hearing is tackling this issue head-on with the Big Aussie Hearing Check, a national awareness day which encourages Australians to get their hearing checked. “Hearing loss touches almost every Australian in some way or another. We know that typically people wait for seven to 10 years to seek help, which often not only affects the person with hearing loss, but also their family and friends.” The Big Aussie Hearing Check is about showing communities how easy it is to make hearing checks part of a regular health routine with a hearing check taking less than less than 15 minutes. The main barriers which prevent Australians from taking action are the way hearing aids look and the fact that hearing loss is recognised as a sign of ageing. “Today’s hearing aids are sleek gadgets which can be hidden and have been clinically proven to provide better than normal hearing in some cases,” Natalie said. “Our highly qualified audiologists are here to advise anyone wanting to know more about the latest hearing technology.”

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ur obsession with new technology is not limited just to smart phones. Technology for improving hearing is now being accessed by younger people all the time. There are two main reasons for this. The first is that modern technology has improved it’s cosmetic appeal, with many hearing aids now hardly detectable or even invisible. But it is the improved performance of new technology which is captivating a younger market of baby boomers who are happily embracing savvy new hearing devices. Features such as hearing aids which zoom in on speech in noisy restaurants, or in the car, are now enabling many with hearing difficulties to outperform their normal hearing counterparts. New technology also allows connection to mobile phones and audio devices via Bluetooth streaming to improve listening ease. Recently I attended the Australian College of Audiology conference and was delighted to discover that one European hearing aid manufacturer had even developed a smart phone app which could help locate lost hearing aids anywhere on the planet. Initially, the app places you within 7 metres of where you may have lost your hearing aid and then another nifty phone app tells you, just like hide and seek, if you are getting warmer or colder to the lost aid. As an audiologist I was impressed, but as golfer I’ll be even more impressed when they bring out a similar smart phone app for lost golf balls.

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A second reason for younger people seeking improved hearing is due to increasing rates of hearing loss caused by excessive environmental noise. This is despite efforts to control and regulate noise levels in the workplace. A recent federal government study showed that 13 per cent of Australians aged between 18 and 35 are receiving a yearly noise dose from clubbing, concerts and sports events that exceeds the maximum allowed under workplace laws. The researchers found that the average noise in night clubs was 98 decibels and often reached 100 decibels – enough to damage hearing after just 15 minutes. The cost of all this hearing loss to the country in lost productivity and rehabilitation is now roughly $14 billion dollars per annum. Musicians are one of the most affected groups. Ironically orchestral musicians record more damage to their hearing than most rock musicians, especially those that play in front of brass instruments and in orchestral pits in theatre productions. Yet it is all so unnecessary. The physics of sound tell us that if we reduce sound levels by just 3 decibels, we halve the potential damage to our ears. Using simple factorial mathematics, this means that a set of custom earplugs which cut noise by 15 decibels allow anyone, including musicians and night clubbers, to be exposed to 32 times in duration the same intensity of noise as someone without hearing protection. However the good news for those starting to struggle socially or at work with hearing conversation is that we have technology to help restore your hearing capacity and confidence no matter how young you are.

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The main conclusion to be drawn from the study is that good hearing has a positive effect on personal relationships. No matter he other important message to convey whether you suffer from mild, moderate in Hearing Awareness Week is that or severe hearing loss, you can make your people with good hearing have better friendships and relationships easier and relationships. therefore enhance your life if you do someHuman beings are social creatures who thing about it. need other people to go through life and Hearing is important to a healthy relashare our thoughts with. Family and friends tionship, a good social experience and more play a key role in this, as they provide an broadly to your quality of life. For more inenvironment in which we feel secure and formation or to make an appointment conunderstood but tact the Bendigo Hearing what if this underClinic on 5442 5800 or to “Half of all people who standing is impeded could improve their hearing have a free trial of the by a loss of hearing? latest hearing technoland quality of life with new ogy book into one of our The “Hearing is Living” study conage hearing technology are upcoming Open Days. ducted by the Hear See page 15 of today’s under retirement age” the World initiative Weekly for further gets to the bottom details. of this question and reveals, among other things, that people with hearing loss enjoy a better relationship with their family and friends and take more pleasure in communal activities as a result of wearing hearing aids.Hear the World, an initiative launched by the hearing aid manufacturer Phonak, instigated the study to shed light on the importance of hearing for our quality of life. One of the key findings of the study is that seventy three percent of the people with hearing loss who were surveyed report their relationship with their family improved since they started wearing hearing aids. Seventy eight percent claim that their hearing aids have a positive effect on their relationship with friends and make communal activities more enjoyable again.

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T’S been more than a year since Bendigo Electronics changed their name from PCB Electronics. In that time the store has expanded several times and just recently new fixtures have again expanded the range on offer. To celebrate Bendigo Electronics’ Gary Dolman has decided to have a One Day Sale this Saturday, August 22. “Our last One Day Sale to celebrate the expansion was great fun, so it’s only natural to have another huge sale with our expanded range,” Gary said. “Not only are we taking 15 per cent off all items in stock but have many lines reduced by much more, in fact some have over 90 per cent discount.” “We have picked some extra special items which are shown in our ad in this

edition of the Weekly, but have many more great lines highlighted in store.” The latest Jaycar Electronics brochure has some fantastic bargains and new lines, and when purchased this Saturday will be even better with a further 15 per cent discount. Bendigo Electronics have a large range of electronics including batteries, solar gadgets, CB radios, audio products, leads of all types, security cameras and alarms, TV accessories, tools and hardware, even a huge range of model railways and so much more. So get down to Lyttleton Terrace and grab a bargain this Saturday, but be early as prices this low will mean some items may sell out quickly. Bendigo Electronics 167 to 169 Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo. Phone 5444 4044.

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ONNECT High Pressure Cleaning and Scaffolding is a recently established local family owned and operated business. Business owner Richard Paterson has more than 15 years experience servicing clients far and wide, with his exceptional customer service skills, competitive rates and the ability to get in and get the job done, with a safety-first approach every time. Konnect High Pressure Cleaning and Scaffolding are fully licensed, registered and insured to carry out all your high pressure and scaffolding needs. “We build the relationships for the best quality in service with happy customers big and small coming back time and time again,” Richard said. Konnect is already universally well known around central Victoria for their roof cleaning, moss and algae removal, and

hand application brick washing. Konnect offer a extensive rage of high pressure services including but not limited to the following: graffiti removal, Home Street Appeal Packages along with extensive clean packages for various institutions. Not forgetting food grade cleaning for factories, kitchens, stock rooms and freezers, transport trailers including stock crates and drop decks, exterior wall and path cleaning, ideal for eliminating moss, mildew and algae buildup, agriculture high pressure cleaning, including feedlots, tanks, vats, silos and equipment. Konnect also has years’ of experience in mining shut down operations Konnect “Scaffolding” is also known for its excellence in Kwickstage and tube, clip scaffolding solutions for any industry, be it residential, commercial or construction. Phone 1300 065 259 to find out more.

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NE of the most important parts about getting someone to do your garden is being able to communicate your needs in a free and open atmosphere. “Gardening is a personal thing,” Paul, a friendly and skilled gardener from Epsom SPRAY ON Complete Garden Care said. “I listen to my CONCRETE SPRAY ON clients and we work together.” T R A N S F O R M A T I O N S Paul is not only able to listen to what CONCRETE you need for your garden but can give T R A N S F O R M AT I O N S advice as to what plants would be suitable. Shane Gilchrist • Driveways “I help customers to develop their Saftey Flooring 0417 344 023 Shane Gilchrist • Verandahs Resurfacing all garden as well,” Paul said. 0417 344 023 concrete areas • Floors PO Box 107 forNorth safety3550 • Ramps POBendigo Box 107 appearances • Paths Bendigo North 3550

“For example, as we are heading into spring it‘s time to develop strategies as to what should be done.” Other work Paul does is regular garden maintenance including lawn mowing, weeding and rubbish removal. He is also a former arborist – and an expert on advising you on what trees to grow, how to maintain them, tree pruning and stump removal. Paul charges reasonable rates and is happy to come out and give you a quote. Call him on 0418 355 898.

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OW is the ideal time to contact Windridge Security Doors and Fencing to beat the summer rush for all your fencing including glass pool fencing, steel security doors, window grilles and gates. And just in case you can’t find their premises in Kinross Street just look for the world’s largest security door, which is just as impressive as Windridges’ service. Windridge Security Doors and Fencing provide obligation free measure and quotes and can supply all accessories as well as arranging expert installation if needed. “We are extremely pleased with the design and workmanship Windridge has provided to match our new security doors with the period look and feel of our old Victorian house,” one of their happy clients said. “We are very happy to recommend

them to anyone seeking a custom design, or those who want a quality-made steel security door or fencing.” Operating for 30 years with more than 40 years’ combined experience, this family owned business is also an agent for Metroll which manufactures metal building products for fencing, roofing, rainwater tanks and structural fabrication. As an agent of Metroll supplies, Windridge is able to provide various styles of sheeting, with post and rails to suit. Alternatively, they can just supply materials and ready-made panels for the home handyman. Windridge Security Doors and Fencing, 39 to 41 Kinross Street, Long Gully, phone 5444 4190 or 0408 353 866. Visit www.windridgesecuritydoors.com.au for more information.

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FROM THE BIBLE

ROMANS 1:16,17

I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile. For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed.

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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AGMMarong Hall Committee Inc. Office bearers elections etc. 8pm Monday 24 Aug 2015 at Hall, 36 Torrens St, all welcome.

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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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Become an instant Herbalist with our magical botanical extraction machines! Herbs to get you Happy, Healthy and Romantic

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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 10amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;4pm (not through January). St Vincent de Paul: 16 Hopetoun St Bendigo. 5443 5688 Kangaroo Flat â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 117 High Street. 5447 9800 UnitingCare Emergency Relief Centres: Bendigo â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 25 Forrest St. 5443 4972. Mon/Tue/Thur/ Fri 10am-12.15pm and 1.30pm-3.45pm. Kangaroo Flat â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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 CafĂŠ 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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; April 14 Sailors Gully Rd, Eaglehawk May â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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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Saturday 1pm Incorporating the official launch of the Naturally Loddon Spring Festival Calendar Saturday Evening Special Free Activity and Presentation â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Wings Over Kooyooraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Saturday commencing 7:30pm Butterflies and Moths hosted by Julie Whitfield - Prior registration required Sunday Combining with the Inglewood Blue Eucy Heritage Festival Inglewood Eucy Museum 20 Grant Street North, Inglewood All for one daily entry of: $5/adult or $10/family For full program details and photographic competition entry forms visit: www.kooyoorafriends.org.au

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AULT Self Storage on the Pyrenees Highway in Maryborough is the reg region’s only undercover storage provider wit a range of long or short term with sec secure storage solutions for all budgets. Fo less than $20 a week you can have For acc access to your own locked storage unit sev days a week between 7.30am and seven 7.3 7.30pm with secure and easy keypad acc access. A Additional CCTV surveillance and k y ke keypad entry and exit helps keep things s c se secure too. In Individually alarmed storage units ran ra n in size from 12 through to 48 range cub metres with tariffs dependent on cub cubic sz si size. T largest individual units measuring The thr metres by six metres can be used three for vehicle storage too.

However, Vault Self Storage also offers indoor gated or outdoor storage for your caravan, boat or trailer no matter how big. In fact Vault has stored a 57 seat, 10.5 metre bus undercover. Vault’s indoor units offer easy, allweather protection as you unload or load. Vault’s units suit a myriad of uses whether you are moving house or need extra room for additional stock or document storage. Vault also sell an extensive range of boxes and packaging materials. Phone Janine or Tanya between 9am and 1pm Monday to Friday on 5460 5667 to find out more. Vault Self Storage, 62 Sutton Road, Pyrenees Highway, Maryborough.

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STABLISHED in 1994 and continually expanding over the decades, East End Self Storage can store anything from a match to a motorhome. Since 2012, the facility has nearly doubled in area and is continuing to expand with the addition of new units in various sizes including specific archive/ document storage units featuring metal shelving for all those archive boxes. Helpful on-site staff are only too happy to show you their modern secure facilities offering tenants 24/7 access to their units. All storage units are fully maintained including daily checks of the units and the complex itself, with all maintenance performed promptly. Dual sliding door units cater for tradesmen while enabling easy storage

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0422 281 302

5448 4499 5 Whip Court, Long Gully www.alliedpickfords.com.au

Golden Square STORAGE • 24 Hour access • Range of different sized d units • Your own key • Security cameras • All spaces at ground level • Secure and safe units • Short and long term leases/no / fixed d rentall period i d 5060 • Padlocks & Packaging Supplies available5448 for purchase • Caravan and boat storage facilities also available

11/13 Martin St, Golden Square Ph (03) 5447 7223 www.goldensquarestorage.com.au

of work trailers and surplus stock with maximum height clearance. The newest addition to the facility is the installation of mezzanine floors into the larger units. These units have proved popular as smaller items can be stored separately from larger, more bulky items. Many tenants use East End Self Storage units as their permanent second garage or shed. So if you are a business looking for extra space, archive documents or a home owner between moves needing extra storage, don’t forget East End Self Storage for all your short or long term storage solutions. East End Self Storage, 148 Strickland Road, East Bendigo, phone 5442 5594. www.eastendselfstorage.com.au

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R E M O V A L S

MAKE MOVING EASY

• Local, Country, Interstate & International • Melbourne Regularly • Employee Relocation Specialist • Domestic & Office Removals • Carton Packing & Unpacking Service • New & Secondhand Cartons • House Cleaning • Pet Relocations • Vehicle Transport • Storage Facility + Self Storage • Comprehensive Insurance Policies BENDIGO 5448 5060 ECHUCA 5480 1001 CASTLEMAINE 5470 6610

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Sizes: 3x4m, 3x6m & 3x8m Ask us about our discount offer for long term clients!

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• LOCAL & INTERSTATE • No Job too big or too small • QLD/NSW Regularly • Pre-Pack • Storage Free Boxes (conditions apply) • House Cleaning Service

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Phone: 0407 349 372 or 5435 3148

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For Sale Local Classifieds

Services Offered ROOFING

SUPERIOR

SPOUT CLEANING

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

ROOFING

& MAINTENANCE SERVICES

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

CV Industrial Vacuum Services

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

EXPERTS IN ALL ASPECTS OF ROOFING 5444 2028

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

SPOUT CLEANING

0438 632 219

RUBBISH REMOVAL

7 Days a Week No job too small or too big

Green Waste Green Waste Special

0423 402 474

Classifieds 1300 558 385

Father & Son Team PH 0408 198 759 or 5435 3411

www.naturalstoneconstruction.com.au

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

HOMES EACH WEEK

Phone: 03 5439 3504 Mobile: 0409 968 977

STORAGE

Services Offered

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

BASSINETTE in Good condition, with mattress. $40 Ph 0410 004 328 BED, King single, electric adjustable health bed, Excellent condition, with lambswool cover. $600 Ph 0439 995 573

BED and base, lge single, GC $85 Ph 5446 3820 BENTWOOD chairs x 4 $20 each Ph 0428 723 057 BRICKS, old bendigo reds, new red & cream, 0.80c each Ph 5442 5240 COLEMAN classic led lantern, rechargeable, new $25 Ph 5447 8089 COMPUTER Notebook & Cover Hewlett Packard $99 Ph. 5449 6789 DEB dress, beautiful detail, full tulle, corset back, latest season, size 8-12, $500 Phone 0400 969 428 DINING chair pads, 6 pale green, VG clean cond. $30 Ph 0407 527 634 DOORS, 4 Vic ash 50x72cm $10 each Phone 5442 5092

FIREWOOD

For further details Phone Clint 0427 349 549 FIREWOOD

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

FIREWOOD

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

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

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

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FISHER Paykel, Fridge /Freezer $100 Ph 5441 3319

FITTED dress, for day /night, never worn, size 12 $40 Ph 5447 0735 FOLDING Bed, condition $20 0409 974 492

good Phone

FOWLERS No20 Jars, with lids & clips $48 doz Ph 5442 5552

FOWLERS No27 Jars, with lids & clips $48 doz Ph 5442 5552

FOR SALE

AMMO *RIMFIRE *CENTRE FIRE *SHOT GUN

NOW AVAILABLE

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

FOR SALE Store Well with Stilwell

Containers to suit all yourr needs!

CALL TERRY 0406 039 221

FORLE SA

FIREWOOD 1 ute load, $100 East Bendigo Ph 0428 723 057

Containers can be custom fitted with shelves, benches, windows, side doors, electricity, insulation & air-conditioning. FIREWOOD Red Gum, dry split top quality, delivered. $140m/cubed Ph Dave 0409 516 458

View containers at:

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

GOT SOMETHING TO SELL?

Phone, Fax, email or bring in this coupon with $25*, or $30* with photo, and your advertisement will be published in the next 4 editions. classifieds@bendigopublishing.com Categories included: Autos, Boats, Car Parts, PO Box 324 Bendigo 3552 Caravans & Trailers, Commercial Vehicles, For Fax: 5441 4416 Sale, Four Wheel Drives, Livestock, Machinery,

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TREE LOPPING

To advertise in this section please call

All adverts must be pre-paid. For $25 you get 5 lines ONE ITEM ONLY per advert. Advert will run for four consecutive weeks. Sale

price must be included. Alteration to PRICE ONLY. Not included in the offer are business adverts., rental hire etc., for the purpose of ongoing profit, or Real Estate Listings. The publisher reserves the right to decline any booking for the purpose of continuing gain.

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SMITHS Quality tree and Stump Removal

Tree Maintenance • Stump Mulching Hire Travel Tower • Tree Pruning and Stump Grinding • Tip Truck & Woodchipper Hire • Free Quotes (no job too BIG or SMALL for the Smith Family team)

0427 506 160

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

FIREWOOD

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

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

ADVERTISE FOR 4 WEEKS - ONLY $25*

BENDIGO 87-89 MIDLAND HWY www.centrestateselfstorage.com

David Smith

BABY'S Jolly Jumper, from 3mths - walking, VGC $25 Ph 5447 7532

CHEAP REDGUM SPLIT FIREWOOD

FIREWOOD

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

LocalClassifieds

5448 4499

juddstreelopping@bigpond.com

EVANS boots. 37 Blk. As new. Cost $145. Sell $45 Ph 0410 130 025

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

OVER 38,200

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

ANTIQUE slide projector and screen $50 Ph 5447 8089

* Fully Insured

CM & MR ARCHBOLD STONEMASONS

CIRCULATING TO

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

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

ASSORTED Items Oregon timber, assorted sizes $10/ mtr. Hilux tradie ute bars $100. Stihl cut proof pants $100 Ph 0427 446 306

Ph Paul 5439 3835 or 0428 395 429

STONE MASONS

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TREE REMOVAL & MAINTENANCE

AGV MX Jnr crash helmet. sz 52. GC. $30. Ph 0410 130 025

ANTIQUE Victorian timber table, Turned legs, $100 Ph 0428 723 057

See photos on our website

We load for you!

DRAWERS x8, stained, 1210x460x710mm, GC $18 lot Ph 5447 7762

Reduce Fire Risk Spouts Vacuumed Spotlessly Pensioner Discounts Water Tanks Cleaned

RETAINING WALLS - FEATURE WALLS CHIMNEYS - COMPLETE HOUSES t Yard clean ups t Whitegoods t DomesƟĐ t Builders t Renovators t Commercial

2 STROLLERS, GC $10each Phone 0409 974 492

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For Sale Local Classifieds

FRIDGES

and Freezers. Top brands from $195. Fully recond, 6 mths wty. 283 High St, G/Sq. Ph. 5441 1955 FRIDGE, large upside down, 450L, Fisher & Paykel, VGC, $600 ONO Ph 0429 927 374 FULL box of movies, mixed genres $60 Phone 5447 0735

GARDEN STRAW

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For Sale

GIRTON Blazer + Jumper. New, $95 Ph 0428 568 825

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

GIRTON Yr 10 calculator, New, $100 Ph 0428 568 825

KITCHEN sink & flick tap, single bowel $40 Phone 5442 5092

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

HAY 5x4 ROLLS

LAWNMOWER, Briggs & Straton, 4str, runs well, $85 Ph 0416 108 653

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

LOUNGE suite, fabric, 3 seater + 2 chairs $100 EC Ph 5442 5552

STEAM Mop, as new $25 Ph 0409 974 492

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

LOUNGE Suite, 6 seater, GC $50 Ph 5447 0397

SUMMER slacks, never worn, size 16 $35 Ph 5447 0735

ALL SCRAP WANTED

Oaten, Pasture, Cereal, Straw. Delivery Available. Ph 0438 373 291 HIGHCHIAR, Mothers choice, EC $35Ph 0481 392 730

$3 per bale Ph 0411 783 679

HOT plates, electric, simpson, ec $100 Phone 5442 5092

GENERATOR - 2000w, 4 stroke workzone, 2hrs use only, great little unit, value at $475 Ph 0438 273 044

INNOTEK anti bark collars, containment systems, remote trainers Disc Price. Ph 5439 5710 or 0437 233 177.

GIRTON basketball uniform + sports uniform $70 Ph 0428 568 825

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

BENDIGO ANTIQUE AND ESTATE AUCTIONS

750 lots of Antiques & Collectables on offer:

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

CONTACT: Dennis 5442 2689 or Vernon 5441 4168 or

0407 485 333

www.bendigoantiques.com.au

ALL TO BE SOLD DUE 1474 STRATHFIELDSAYE TO RETIREMENT ROAD AXE CREEK 241 HIGH STREET, SATURDAY 18TH OF JULY HEATHCOTE 10 START SATURDAYAM 29TH OF AUGUST GATES OPEN 8.30AM 10 AM START GATES OPEN APPROX 5008.30AM LOTS APPROX 600 LOTS Mercedes 280CE, Yardman Ride-On Mower 4.5Hp,

PHOTOS CAN BE VIEWED ON www.actionauction.com.au

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Doohan Collectables, Lionel Rose Collectables, Johnny Famechon Collectables, Costa Tszyu Collectables, North Melbourne Signed Jumper, North Melbourne Signed Football, Triumph & Harley Belt Buckles, Beer Sign, Round Dining Settings, Bedroom Dresser & 2 Bed Side Tables, Display Cabinets, Lounge Suites Super Double Pokie Machine, Bar, Bed Room Suite, Old Bottles, Harley Davidson Road Sign, Tandem Trailer, 13” Ford Mags & Tires, Ford Doors, ½ Wine Keg Barrel, Steel Workbenches, Play ground Equipment, Dune Buggy, Bird Cages, Steel Gates, Ladders, Cast Iron Bench, Buggy Wheel Bench Seat, Timber On Racks, Husky Chain Saw, Honda Whipper Snipper, Savage Alum. Boat & Evinrude Motor, Fishing Rods, Ryobi Saw Bench, Wood Storage Cabinet, 4 Shelf Cabinets, Spray Equipment, Bakerlite Radio, Large Wooden Work Bench, Ampol Grease Tins, Shell Motor Spirit Tin, Vintage Cirom English Light, Ammo Box, School Lockers, Grinder, Generator, Water Pump, Jerry Cans, Pedastal Drill, Dewalt Bench Circular Saw, Japanese M/C Fuel Tank, Vic Number Plates, Italian Tiles, Wood Clamps, Kitchen Dresser, Harley Sporty Tank, Whiskey Still, Qty Whiskey Bottle, Cane Chair, Bar Fridge, T.V’s, Brick Wine Rack, Farm Gates, Pot Plants, Garden Ornaments, Storage Containers, Assorted Hardware Sundries and General Sundries

TOP SOIL 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 TOY Train, Lima Model, Electric, 3 carriages, 1 engine, $20 5439 5852

POP cake maker, used once, $5 Ph 5439 5852

TV entertainment unit, polished wood, good cond $50 Ph 5443 1702.

PORTMANS ladies suit. Blk. XS. As new. $45. Ph 0410 130 025

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

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

VACUUM Cleaner, Hoover, GC. $50 Ph 5447 7050

PRINTER, Cannon, MP610 + remaining ink $30 Ph 0419 375 053

VASE, large 25cm, clear glass with pattern $10 Ph 5446 9257

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

WALKING frame with wheels and seat $30 Ph 0481 392 730

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

WARDROBE, pine, 2 doors, 4 drawers, GC $50 Phone 5443 6611

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

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

CLEARING SALE ______ ______

TEAK Dining Ext Table with 4 chairs. All in EC $300 Ph 5443 1749 or 0458 592 218

PIANO German, beautiful timber antique with stool, concert pitch, EC $1200 ono Ph 5449 7904

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

CLEARING SALES

SUNBEAM oven, bake, grill & pizza, never used $80 Ph 0418 282 799

SHOWER head, as new, flexispray, 3 spray sets $15 Ph 5447 7762

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

To advertise in this section please call

WESTINGHOUSE 420L 2 door, Frost free Fridge /Freezer, Brand new $550 Phone 5407 1777

WANTED

WHEELCHAIR, GC $95 Phone 0481 392 730 WRISTLET Watch mens, JAG, EC $50 Ph 5447 7762

GARAGE SALES

CARS WANTED FOR SCRAP

Advertise your Garage Sale from

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

WANTED TO BUY 1970S Era Holdens, Fords, Motorbikes, Prefer barn find. Cash paid $$$ Ph 0404 372 328

CASH

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

BARNETT DRIVE KANGAROO FLAT Sunday only 23rd Aug 8am start, Mancave/Bar items, Furniture, Bric a Brac and Plants

HAVLIN ST EAST Bwn Skeen & Hodgkinson st

1300 558 385

KENNINGTON Saturday 7am-3pm Sunday 8am-2pm, Complete Garage & Garden shed Clean-out, Something for everyone!

LIVESTOCK

by thelocalphonebook

OUT NOW Bendigo g Publishin

SILKIES

Young & healthy from $25 each Ph 5436 1373

Caption:

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Building/Engineering & Motor Vehicle industries -

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

FOR SALE

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

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

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1300 558 385

To advertise in this section please call 1300 558 385

MOTOR BIKES

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

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

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

CARAVANS & TRAILERS

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

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

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

2003 Stacer Bass Elite 4m 25hp yamaha, safety gear, fish finder, travel covers, casting decks, good condition + dunbier trailer $5500 ONO Phone: 0450 783 496

Local Classifieds

’s Bendigo ate Passion People. rty Prope

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FOR SALE

1300 558 385 BOATS

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

To advertise in this section please call

$19.95

with FREE Posters*

PEG LEG RD EAGLEHAWK 8am - 3pm. Lots of general household items

o 2015 Bendig

inc:- 1995 Jaguar XV Sports Sedan, low ks, RWC (QJE-600) Lisner Piano, Pianola, Vic Mah 1/2 tester bed, Ped Dressing table, 2 Vic M/B SIdeboars, Chiff, Supper table, Vic R/wood cnr cab, R/W Dining Setting, Dr/Table, Bureau, Carved Trunk, Occ tables, Disp Cabs, Deco Club Lounge, Oak Bureau, Crome auto trolley Standard lamp, Smokers stand, Cocktail cab, 1920’s B/W S/board, tables, chairs, auto trolley,, Vic Ced 3pce Parlour suite, double ended couch, Vic 2 door M/Robe, 7dwr chests, Edw wal 3pce Suite, Grandmother clock, C/W Trunks, Italian inlaid games table, S/S Mach, Edw oak 9dwr desk, B & Iron Beds, Duchess Chest, Credenza base, 1850’s Kentucky planes rifle, Plaster statues, Clocks, Kero Banquet lamp, Aust gold sovereigns, coins, stamps, paintings, prints, mirrors, books, C/iron garden furn, Cedar hulled sail fish yacht, old tools, etc etc Collectables:- R/Daulton, R/Winton, R/Albert, C/ware, Clarice Cliff, Suzie Cooper, Limoges, Belleek, Noritake, European Porcelain Haig silver decanters, Vic Cruets, Beswick Gobel, Nao, early Jap tea set, Estate & Costume Jewellery

5442 5044

MOBILITY Scooter, Hybrid 4, 1 owner $999 Ph 5442 5105 or 0477 990 036

PAVERS used, 21cm x 19cm, 20sq/m $100 Ph 5442 2292

AUCTION - Wednesday 26th AUGUST - 3 pm 116 Hattam Street, Golden Square

10% PREMIUM 10% BUYERS BUYERS PREMIUM Cashon on day day of Cash ofsale sale

MIRROR, 84cm x 76cm, $20 Ph 0498 936 147

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

CLEARING SALES

Toyota Fork Lift, Crown Electric Fork Lift, Dump Trailer, 1984 Mercedes Benz, Mercedes 312D Van, Large Timber Slabs, 4 Wheel Buggie, Honda Motor Bike CT125, Ride-On Mower, Horse Jinker, Caravans, Boats, Large Fuel Tank & Stand, Generators, Datsun Diesel Ute, Timber Benches, Display Cabinets, Old Tools, Old Bottles, Car Bits, Wine Barrels, Musical Instruments, Electrical Goods, Dining Settings, Pottery, Dressing Tables, Hall Stands, Childrens Toys, Chocalate 20¢ Machines, Fridges, Clothing, Old Tins, Records & Cd’s, Paintings, Assorted Collectables, Hardware Sundries and General Sundries.

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

SIEVED TOP SOIL

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

For all your Caravan Sales, Services, Insurance Claims,

ADOPT-A-PET Male, 4 year

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Fletcher is a lovable young man, with lots of energy. He has lived with another dog before and doesn’t even mind cats. He has also lived around chooks and pigs. He still needs some training and will need a lot of stimulation. He would make a lovely family companion.

Male, 2 year 6 months Est

I am an independent, gent who would prefer to go to a quieter household. I am social with other cats but would cope being your only furry friend. I am a large boy with long fur so I will need a regular brush to keep my coat looking good. Please come and see me...

Workshop Repairs and Spare Parts

No job too big or too small

164 Midland Hwy, Epsom Ph 5448 4800

2007 WINDSOR GENESIS 19’ POP TOP CARAVAN

5JCWP &/*

LOST YOUR DOG OR CAT? ?

THE RSPCA IS THE POUND FOR THE BENDIGO CITY COUNCIL.

5441 2209

Piper Lane, East Bendigo

Mon-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun & Pub Hols 10am-12pm www.rspcavic.org.au

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.

LIVESTOCK ADS

$23 Conditions apply

FOR 4 WEEKS

1300 558 385

• Excellent condition, has had very little use. • Top bunk can fold up to offer lounge seating, so this van is suited to either a couple or a family of 4. • Fridge (gas & electric), stovetop, microwave, flat screen tv with extendable arm, digital set top box, reverse cycle air-conditioning. • Plenty of storage. • Recently replaced awning and full annexe included. • Easy to tow.

$27,500.00

CALL 0488 098 870

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WRECKING

CAR PARTS

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

SCRAP METAL WANTED

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

CARS WANTED

Cash offered. Phone 0417 334 009.

DRAGON CITY MOTOR WRECKERS

CASH FOR CARS Pensioner Discount Ph 5447 4441 A/H 0487 000 145

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

ALL HOLDEN PARTS Must Go! Ring Tony or Lorraine 0423 366 449 or 5433 2260

ADVERTISE YOUR

CAR

FOR 4 WEEKS

$25 without photo $30 with photo 1300 558 385

LMCT 11067

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

AUTO

Email: classifieds@bendigo publishing.com Conditions apply. For private use only. *

WRECKING VEHICLES WANTED TO BUY

FREE REMOVAL OF UNWANTED VEHICLES

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

2003 RAV4, 5dr, 5sp manual, 200,000ks, new tyres, Reg Dec, RWC $6800 ono Ph 0417 505 581 (RHC767)

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Dragons on notice SANDHURST senior coach Brett Fitzpatrick has put the onus on his players to straighten up their act – literally – as the Dragons head into a tough lead-up to the 2015 Bendigo Football Netball League finals series. Sandhurst prevailed over Gisborne two weeks ago in a scrappy affair at the Queen Elizabeth Oval, that again highlighted a thorn in the Dragons’ collective side – kicking for goal. The Dragons are locked into a top-three spot, but take on Golden Square this weekend in a battle that will likely decide who finishes second behind Strathfieldsaye Storm. Despite there being no difference between second and third come finals time, Fitzpatrick said the Dragons are determined to lock up a top two spot for the second year running. “Really for us, a top two spot

means we have won our last two games which is more important than the ladder position itself,” he said. “We just spoke about the awareness of those points (20) we kicked against Gisborne. Anyone at the game would have known about that. The disposal was poor, no pressure with that disposal creating poor ball movement and the finishing on goal was very bad. “We did the usual review of the game and one of the most disappointing things was the set shots. The biggest percentage of misses came from that 25 to 40-metre distance basically directly in front.” In 2014 the Dragons kicked 350.349 in 22 games, going at less that 50 per cent conversion in front of goal on 12 occasions. This season the problem has been exacerbated, Sandhurst has kicked 273.289 in 16 games, kicking more behinds than goals nine times – including seven hauls of

more than 20 behinds. “We are able to get an ex-teammate of mine who I played with at Castlemaine, David Rath, who has been employed at Hawthorn as a kicking coach in Alistair Clarkson’s time there, to take training tonight,”

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Fitzpatrick said on Wednesday. A lot of the problem has to do with where and how the Dragons get their shots – with a lot of their scoring coming from a prodigious midfield and crafty small forward Joel Wharton – Fitzpatrick concedes in finals it could come back to hurt his side. “We just need to create awareness and have a different angle on it. You can’t control skills that aren’t there but I believe we have the abil-

STRAIGHTEN UP: Brett Fitzpatrick is talking tough. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN ity to be more mindful of it,” he said. “It could be that when you play a string of games that don’t offer any real immediate fear of consequence that guys can get a bit lax, bit from here on in every game we play is against a side inside the top four teams.

In other round 17 BFNL games Kyneton can lock up a finals port for the first time since 2003 with a win over Kangaroo Flat, castlemaine hosts South bendigo, Strathfieldsaye travels to Gisborne to play a twilight fixture at Gardiner Reserve and Maryborough is at home to Eaglehawk.

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Battle of the giants A BLOCKBUSTER Heathcote District Football League finals series gets under way this weekend with two tantalising contests to be played in Bendigo. Huntly will host Saturday’s qualifying final between the competition’s in-form sides, North Bendigo and Colbinabbin, while fans that flock to North Bendigo on Sunday will be hoping for a repeat of the round 11 thriller between Huntly and White Hills. The Demons and Hawks were only separated by four points last time they met as White Hills stormed home in the second half, kicking nine goals to three after half time. Both teams enter the finals in mixed form after disappointing round 18 performances. Huntly was easily beaten by Elmore, while White Hills only just got over the line against eighth-placed LBU. The form of those sides is stark in contrast to that of North Bendigo and Colbinabbin, who do battle in Satur-

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day’s qualifying final. The winner will book a match up with Leitchville-Gunbower in next week’s preliminary final, after North became the first side to beat the Bombers in last week’s final home and away round. While North played the top side in the final week, Colbinabbin turned in a remarkable performance against bottom side Heathcote. The Grasshoppers flexed their muscle and demolished the Saints to the tune of 245 points, with star full forward Grant Weeks booting 20 goals after kicking 15 two weeks ago against Elmore. The last time the two sides met it was Colbinabbin who inflicted North’s second loss of the season by 18 points at MJ Morgan Reserve. The weekend’s football games get under way at 2.15pm. In HDFNL A-grade netball White Hills meets Colbinabbin on Saturday, with Leitchville-Gunbower and Lockington Bamawm United doing battle on Sunday.

THEY have done it once this season, and when Mitiamo meets Pyramid Hill in Sunday’s Loddon Valley Football League first semi final, the Super Roos will be out to knock the Dogs over for the second time this season and make their way through to next week’s preliminary final. All the way back in round three was when Mitiamo surprised Pyramid Hill, defeating the Dogs by eight points at Mitiamo Recreation Reserve. This weekend, Denis Grinton’s Roos are coming off a huge 83-point win over Calivil United in the league’s elimination final and are full of confidence. With the likes of key forwards Steven Tolongs and Korey Fulton, midfielders Doug Thomas, Luke Lougoon and James Rozynski, ruckman Matt I’Anson and experienced defender Tim Wicks, Mitiamo undoubtedly has the quality to get the job done on its day. However Pyramid Hill has a star-studded lineup of its own, with Sam Kennedy, Paul Grayling, Nathan Fitzpatrick, Fabian Brancatisano, Danko Bzenic and Dylan Morison combining with a host of young guns for the Dogs. Despite Pyramid Hill recording a comfortable win last time they met, come 2.15pm on Sunday at Backhaus Oval the Roos will be in it to win it. In this weekend’s other LVFL final, grand final combatants of the last two years, Bridgewater and Bears Lagoon-

STRONG: Mitiamo’s Steven Tolongs gains position. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN Serpentine, meet with the first spot in the 2015 decider up for grabs. Bears recorded a stirring four-point win over Pyramid Hill last weekend, with full-forward Matt Davidson firing up and booting eight goals. Bridgewater took a 32-point win last time the two sides met

and Bears will need to improve on their return of 9.16 to stand a chance. Saturday’s match gets under way at 2.15pm at Inglewood. In LVFNL A-grade netball matches Pyramid Hill meets YCW on Saturday, while reigning premiers Calivil United tackle Newbridge on Sunday.

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Spirit out on the road

BUDDING central Victorian netballers will have the opportunity to learn from some of Australia’s recently crowned world champions in the next few months. Bendigo’s Caitlin Thwaites and Rebecca Bulley were both part of the Australian Diamonds side that won netball’s world cup on Sunday night in Sydney. Bulley, along with former Diamonds star Cath Cox and the South Bendigo Football Netball Club, will host a school holidays netball clinic on Thursday, September 17. “This is a very unique opportunity for young girls and boys who love the game of netball, to further develop their skills and work alongside international netball super stars and netball royalty,” SBFNC netball head coach Mel Dillon said. “We are so incredibly lucky to have this calibre of international netballers come to Bendigo and to teach our junior netballers, which is phenomenal.” Bulley’s brother, Keiran Strachan, currently plays senior football for South. Two hour-and-a-half sessions will run on the day, with 10 to 13-year-olds in the first, and over 14s in the second session. Positions in the clinics are $5, with more information available by contacting southbendigojnc@gmail.com or calling Mel on 0411 229 854.

By JOEL PETERSON BENDIGO Spirit will start yet another Women’s National Basketball League campaign with a Queensland road double when the 2015/16 season gets under way on October 9. The Spirit plays the newlyformed South East Queensland at Logan in the season opener on Friday, October 9, before heading to Townsville for a grand final rematch the following day. It will be the third year in succession Bendigo has travelled to Townsville in the season’s opening round, but this season the Fire go in as defending champions. Bendigo’s first home game is the following week against West Coast on Sunday, October 18 when Spirit sharpshooter and Australian Opal Kelly Wilson and former Spirit guard and Opals teammate Tessa Lavey will go head to head. “South East Queensland has some strong leaders, with WNBA star Erin Phillips joining Rachel Jarry and Rebecca Allen,” Spirit coach Simon Pritchard said. “We then go into the Townsville cauldron, which always has a fantastic atmosphere. It is a great start to the year. “Perth has made some significant changes this season, joining the Wildcats’ program

RECENTLY retired Diamonds champion Julie Corletto will also be running a two-day clinic in Bendigo on September 24-25. Corletto, originally from Kerang, retired after Australia’s title win on Sunday. The two-day course costs $150 and will be held at Girton Grammar School. Bookings can be made via juliecorletto@ jeanieboy.com.au

and recruiting very well. “The first game in front of our home crowd will be a ripper. Bendigonians will see some of the best basketballers in the world running around on their home court.” Round three sees Bendigo travel to play Victorian rivals Dandenong before hosting Canberra the following day on Saturday, October 24. Although every side plays each other three times, the Spirit’s draw does hold some quirks. Bendigo plays Perth three times in the first six rounds as well as wrapping up its season series with South East Queensland on December 6, but does not meet Sydney until round 11, when the Flames travel to Bendigo in the Spirit’s traditional preChristmas Friday night home game on December 18. As has been the case in other years, Bendigo will also host a run of home games in January, with games on January 2, 9 and 22. Five of Bendigo’s 12 home games are on Sunday afternoons, with only two Friday night games and the remaining five games all played on Saturday nights. Spirit coach Simon Pritchard said he was keen to once again make the Bendigo Stadium a fortress for the home side.

“There is no doubt Bendigo crowds are the best in the competition. We have seen that the past three years,” he said. “We know this city loves this team, and this team loves performing for this city. “What better way to show your support than by buying a membership and getting along to the games.”

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Now, with a mammoth task against Mount Gambier on Friday night in the first week of finals, coach Ben Harvey is hoping that preparation plays dividends on court. The Braves have won 11 of their last 14 games after starting the season 1-3 and then 5-5, including the team’s current six-game winning streak. A far more resilient and mentally tough team in 2015, the Braves have “just found a way to win” in a lot of games, according to Harvey. The experienced coach, who is still chasing an elusive national title, believes his side is still yet to play its best basketball, but also says it isn’t far away. “After we missed the playoffs last year it hurt me, but also the players. And then we had a slow start to this season, but after we were 5-5 we really haven’t looked back,” he said. “I still don’t think we have played our best basketball. Most years when I have

coached we have started well and we still had good years and kind of fell off at the end. “It has been a really good week, and I definitely think we are ready for finals basketball and to go to Mount Gambier and beat them on their home floor.” Things are lined up perfectly for the Braves, and for the first time the team will fly to Mount Gambier instead of the usual 10-hour bus trip. The Braves will have a team lunch on Friday, fly to Mount Gambier from Bendigo and then get ready for the clash at Bern Bruning Stadium. “Preparation is everything, we trained Sunday while they played, we are flying in which will mean we are perfectly set up to play our best,” Harvey said. “We have trained really strongly this week, we’ll get there as late as possible, a couple of hours prior, and we are doing everything we can to bring back a home court conference final to Bendigo. “We have improved every week, and I definitely think we can find our best on Friday night.” The Bendigo Lady Braves will also be gunning for a home conference final this weekend, when they hit the road to take on Kilsyth in a battle of the south conference’s top two teams. The Braves’ clash with Mount Gambier tips off at 7.30pm on Friday, while the Lady Braves and Kilsyth do battle from 7.30pm on Saturday.

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Squash in a ball game BENDIGO will play host to top-quality squash action this weekend as the inaugural Bendigo International event is held at the Bendigo Squash Club on Barnard St. The Parmalat-sponsored tournament comes off the back of the Australian International Squash Open, held at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre from August 3 to 9. Scotland’s Douglas Kempsell is one of the big chances at the event after recently winning the Shepparton International event. Kempsell played a marathon 149-minute semi final against Aussie Josh Larkin but showed no ill effects of fatigue to capture the title against Englishman Joshua Masters 3-0. The men’s draw also features top seed Tayyab Aslam from Pakistan, who was a quarter finalist at the recent World Junior Titles in the Dutch city of Eindhoven.

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In the women’s open local hope Christine Nunn is in great form with impressive recent results at the Australian and Victorian opens. She will be tested by Dutch top seed Milou van der Heijden who is ranked 10 places above her at 42 on the world rankings.

However, the event is not all about the professionals with graded events open to players of all abilities across the weekend, providing an opportunity for the locals to test their mettle. The Bendigo International main draw began on Thursday, with the second round matches

held on Friday from 10.30am, followed by the quarterfinals from 6pm. Saturday will see the semi finals held from 4pm and the main draw finals held on Sunday from 3pm. Entry is free across the weekend.

Badminton back in town BENDIGO will host its first open badminton tournament in more than 15 years later this year, when the Bendigo Open, graded and para championships are held at the Bendigo Badminton Stadium in Eaglehawk. The two-day event will run on October 24 and 25 and will also cater for club-level players with A-grade through to D-grade competitions. Bendigo Olympian Glenn Warfe was in tow at the announcement, and said he is excited to see high-level competition return to his hometown. “I am excited to see badminton return to my home town of Bendigo, and I look forward to seeing some of the country’s leading players competing.” COCK-A-HOOP: Peter Roberts, Glenn Warfe and council’s Terry Karamaloudis.

Fighting Miners end up in the top spot THE Bendigo Fighting Miners were this week celebrating premiership success, after a comfortable win over Cerberus in last Saturday’s Victorian Rugby Union division 2B grand final. After beating the previously undefeated Cerberus in the major semi-final two weeks ago the Miners’ front pack saw them succeed once more, in a 22-7 win at Box Hill’s Sparks Reserve.

Cerberus started the game strongly and spent most of the first quarter inside Bendigo territory but were unable to make a breakthrough. After 20 minutes, Bendigo took play inside the Cerberus defensive zone where top defence managed to hold out the Miners. However, the Miners showed their backs could contribute to the contest game when winger

Molimuliaina Petelo finished off a backline movement to score in the corner. Ten minutes later, flanker Ale Liliva took home another Bendigo’s try after constant pressure from the Bendigo forwards inside the Cerberus red zone. Cerberus struck back just before the break with a converted try, bringing the scoreline to 10-7 in Bendigo’s favour at the break.

Bendigo lifted, dominating possession and field position. Cerberus’ defence could only hold up for so long and after 23 minutes Bendigo struck with Jesse Tuitupou breaking out wide to cross for a third Miners try. After that there was no looking back for Bendigo, running out premiers for the 14th time in the club’s 45 years and third flag in its last three.

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City aims for victory BENDIGO City FC will chase full points after back-to-back draws in its last two outings, when the side hosts Sunshine George Cross at Epsom Huntly Reserve on Saturday. City is looking to close out a disappointing campaign on a high over the last four weeks of the season, Eastern Lions, Whittlesea and St Albans to follow this weekend’s clash. City is second last on the NPL1 west table having only won six games this season. Sunshine are seven points ahead of City in sixth, with eight wins for the year. After being embarrassed in a 5-1 defeat at the hands of Ballarat two weeks ago, City’s last two weeks has seen the side improve its defensive pressure, conceding one goal through the two games. That will be key once more this weekend. Sushine has only scored 31 goals this season, five less than Bendigo. There is little doubt Bendigo’s main worry has been maintaining its pressure through games, with defensive lapses late in contests seeing the side lose several games it led heading into the latter stages this season. City’s under-20 wrapped up its season second last on the NPL1 west table. The club’s standout team has been its under-16 outfit, which sits third on the table with 17 wins in the NPL west juniors season. The under-16 side faces a huge test against second-placed Green Gully this weekend. Matthew Sporle leads the team in scoring, with 23 goals from his 16 games in 2015. Bendigo hosts Sunshine George Cross in senior NPL action from 4pm on Saturday, with City’s juniors also playing at Epsom Huntly Reserve from 12pm.

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Feast of football

By JOEL PETERSON

BENDIGO is set for a threeday football gala this weekend, with VFL action returning to the Queen Elizabeth Oval on Friday night preceding a huge weekend of local games. Footscray and Essendon will square off in the state league’s showcase game on Friday night, with both sides vying for a top-four finish. Saturday’s headline act comes when North Bendigo and Colbinabbin meet in a massive Heathcote District Football League qualifying final at Huntly, the first of a huge weekend of local finals. The clash will be a showcase of two of country Victoria’s best forward lines with Grasshoppers full forward Grant Weeks – fresh off bags of 15 and 20 goals in his last two outings to take his season tally to 119 – and North’s twin towers Sam Barnes (75 goals this season) and Brady Herdman (68) set to play a crucial part. AFL Central Victoria’s Paul Hamilton hopes big crowds will support local footy across the weekend.

“This is a wonderful feast of football over three days starting with a VFL game on Friday night that is likely to decide a top-four position for either Essendon or the Footscray Bulldogs,” he said. “To then have the start of the junior finals, the second week of the LVFNL finals and

This is a wonderful feast of football the start of an exciting HDFNL final series creates a wonderful vibe in the region.” Two Bendigo Football Netball League clashes on Saturday also hold plenty of interest, with Sandhurst and Golden Square’s clash at the QEO set to shape finals in all grades of football and Agrade netball. Kyneton heads to Dower Park to meet Kangaroo Flat on Saturday in the BFNL’s

other big game, the Tigers able to lock up their first senior football finals finish since 2003 with a win. Saturday’s Loddon Valley Football Netball League action sees 2013 and 2014 grand finallists Bridgewater and Bears Lagoon-Serpentine do battle at Inglewood for the first spot in the 2015 decider. Donald and St Arnaud meet in a first versus second clash in the North Central Football League one week out from a blockbuster finals series, while fourth-placed Charlton can vault up to second with a big win over Boort. The Bendigo Pioneers are also in action on Saturday at Epsom Huntly Reserve against Northern Knights. Mitiamo and Pyramid Hill play to stay alive in the LVFNL finals on Sunday at Backhaus Oval in Golden Square, Huntly and White Hills – separated by three points last time they met in a thriller – do battle at North Bendigo, and the Bendigo Junior Football League’s finals series gets under way. - Full coverage page 47

FLYING HIGH: Huntly and White Hills meet in HDFL finals action on Saturday. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN.

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