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ISSUE 934 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

FAIR PLAY UNITY: Seven councillors and chief executive Craig Niemann faced local and national media on Thursday. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Mayor looks to democratic future

By LAURA HURLEY

MAYOR Peter Cox has hit back at protesters who forced the unprecedented closure of Wednesday night’s City of Greater Bendigo council meeting, labelling their behaviour as “shocking” but also vowing to make changes.

The meeting was closed and police forced to intervene after angry protesters in the public gallery disrupted proceedings, and began threatening councillors, council staff

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and media during public question time and immediately afterwards.

Speaking at a press conference yesterday, Cr Cox was backed by council chief executive Craig Niemann and fellow councillors, with the notable absence of both Elise Chapman and Helen Leach.

Cr Cox said decisions had to be made about how to ensure the safety of council staff at future meetings.

“It moved on from a debate about whether Bendigo has a mosque to an issue about whether councillors are able practice their

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democratic right,” he said.

“So I’m somewhat strengthened by the belief that council has always made the right decision about the structure of a mosque in Bendigo.

“Fundamentally the issue is about the democratic process and we can not allow that to be un-

dermined by a reasonably small amount of people.

“What we now need to ask is how we can exercise that democratic right in running our next council meeting.”

He said the matter of the mosque had been dealt with by council in June 2014, and dismissed suggestions that divides amongst councillors on the issue were disrupting other council business. Continued Page 3

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The Weekly look at the local real estate market

Auction pick of the best THE Professionals will auction the approximately 557 square metre allotment at 48a Spring Gully Road, Spring Gully from 11am Saturday. The property is billed as being ideal for future townhouse development (STCA), and is in an excellent location.

PH Property has a three bedroom, one bathroom older style dwelling set on an 800 metre corner allotment at 6 Woolcock Avenue, Kangaroo Flat to auction from 12.30pm Saturday. The home has some timber floors, a functional floor plan and potential for further improvements (STCA).

Further south, Elders Bendigo will auction a lovely property set on a just under one acre of picturesque countryside at 70 Reservoir Road, Harcourt from 10am Saturday. The character filled home offers up to five bedrooms, an idyllic mix of old and new styles, as well as an office with store room and a loft. There’s also a separate studio/games room. Saturday’s auction starts at 10am on site.

CR Martin is set to auction off the brand new three bedroom home at 1/15 Daniel Street, Long Gully from 11am Saturday. Offering two bathrooms, good capital growth potential just minutes from the new hospital site, the property is currently leased at $260 a week. Bidding is expected to start at $230,000.

TWEED Sutherland First National offers an escape to the country with the three bedroom, two bathroom property at 20 Roberts Road, Eppalock up for auction from 11.30am Saturday.

Set on 34 acres, the property also enjoys frontage to Lake Eppalock and all its attractions, as well as having its own in ground swimming pool.

TSFN also has a large residential development site (STCA) at 17 Bakewell Street, Bendigo scheduled for auction from 1pm Saturday. Just 700 metres from

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TRADITIONALLY, spring is one of the strongest periods of the year for selling real estate. If you’re looking at putting your home on the market soon, there are things you should do first, to help your agent achieve the best possible price.

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We’ve all seen reality TV shows where stylists stage a home for sale. If your budget extends to professional help, that’s great, but there is plenty you can do for yourself.

Given you’re already planning to move, why not pack up items you’re not using and put them into storage? It will make your home look larger and be easier to keep tidy for inspections. Clutter can be a big turn off for buyers.

Don’t underestimate the value of a spring clean. We all bunker down over winter. Air

your rooms, thoroughly vacuum carpet and clean the blinds and curtains. Look for mould or peeling paint, particularly in bathrooms and kitchens and finish off any small tasks. If there are larger jobs, spending the money now to get a tradesperson in may reap you significant benefits with your sale price.

Buyers notice the little things.

Mentally they’re marking down their offer with every item requiring maintenance.

Your garden or balcony is probably the worse for wear after winter. At a minimum, make sure gutters are cleared and tidy up pots or flower beds, mow grass

and ensure anything overgrown is trimmed back. Look at the condition of fencing, gates and your front door. Give your home as much street appeal as you can.

It’s also time to look for the right agent. Your choice could make a big difference in how quickly you can sell and it may not come down to the highest selling price quote or the lowest commission. The best agent will market your home effectively, negotiate the best possible terms and keep the lines of communication open to make the selling process smooth and straightforward.

Research your area and talk to agents about similar properties they’ve sold and how the sales campaign panned out. What’s selling and what’s staying on the market and why?

Your relationship with your agent is crucial; you’re relying on their local knowledge and networks to achieve the best result possible, but you need to play your part.

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Call for a safe haven

By LAURA HURLEY

LCMS director Noemi Cummings has encouraged council to opt into the program, with council staff recommending councillors offer to resettle SHEV holders in the postcodes of the postcodes of 3550 and 3555.

LODDON Campaspe Multicultural Services has called on the City of Greater Bendigo to show its commitment to welcoming asylum seekers and opt in to the Safe Haven Enterprise Visa (SHEV) program.

Councillors were to vote on whether to opt into the program at Wednesday night’s councill meeting, however the meeting was derailed early after anti-mosque protestors became disruptive during public question time.

Police were required to intervene and escort the mayor, councillors and council staff out of the building.

The SHEV program is eligible for asylum seekers who arrived before July 2013, and are valid for five years.

They require the visa holders to move to regional areas, and are eligible for income support for 18 months, English language classes, short term trauma and torture counselling and Medicare.

People come in and make this place really, really exciting “We will look forward to supporting these people. This is an open place, open doors,” Ms Cummings said.

“People come in and make this place really, really exciting. When you attract different cultures, you attract different food and different

kinds of music, different customs – enriching each other.”

Bendigo has been a Refugee Welcome Zone since 2002, and has been accepting refugees since 2007.

With Melbourne experiencing its biggest form of growth through migration, Ms Cummings said she would like to see the same for regional centres. ”In the regional areas, we don’t have our fair share,” she said.

“When I think about Melbourne – it’s been nominated for five years as the most liveable city in the world.

“That’s what makes it such a cultural, eclectic, fantastically vibrant city. Because of the variety, and I look forward to seeing regional Victoria and Bendigo become a diverse and interesting place to live.”

She said she believed Bendigo had the infrastructure to support SHEV holders, but said consideration into funding, housing and education needed to be made.

“Of course, when you bring

ROWDY: Normal business was called off on Wednesday due to a protest. in more people you need to think about employment, you need to think about education, you need to think about house. So of course you need to make considera-

tions,” Ms Cummings said.

“Victoria believes that we need extra support or extra federal funding to be able to able to support people in that visa category.”

Moving forward

History unearthed in home A SMALL piece of Bendigo’s history was uncovered this week, with an archeological dig currently underway at a cottage located in central Bendigo.

The cottage dates back to the 1860s, with a report on the property by firm Minerva Heritage revealing unique features and prompting Heritage Victoria to conduct a forensic examination of the site.

The property was found to have a bark ceiling and timber wall slabs, with items such a gin bottles, childrens toys and other household items also uncovered during the dig.

Minerva Heritage’s Gary Hill said the property was a unique example of how a cottage had developed into a large family home.

“What’s interesting for us about it is you almost never get an opportunity to see a building and how it’s developed from a single room slab hut to a multi-bedroom quite large family home,” Dr Hill said.

“So that’s showing every stage of development in the 1860s to 2015. And that’s all here, and as we peel each layer back we see more.

“Because it’s so damaged, we’re

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GOOD FIND: Gary Hill with some of the artefacts found in the cottage.

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more interested in stripping it back. So when we first came here the whole house was covered in hessian with newspaper and with layers of newspapers and hessian glued on it, and the outer surface had been painted.”

The home was formerly owned

by Bendigo businessman Albert Bush of Bush’s Produce Store, with records showing he owned the home for around 30 years.

Dr Hill said the home had

housed a diverse range of people.

“There was a chap here who was a drapier, another fellow was a groom which is an unusual occupation nowadays,” he said.

Other finds included a carved animal, a chess piece, game tokens, a fork, buttons and marbles.

“We found an 1863 penny, and most of these houses people raised families in them and we often find little evidence of that. You find beautiful things like this gorgeous

little porcelain doll,” Dr Hill said.

City of Greater Bendigo planning and development director Prue Mansfield said council staff were working with the owners to finalise permits to redevelop the site.

“It would not have been possible to successfully restore the home but it is an interesting building that is a great example of our local history and it has been wonderful that this work could be carried out,” she said.

“There’s got to be tolerance about difference of opinion between councillors,” Cr Cox said.

Cr Chapman and Cr Leach were not invited to attend the press conference.

Mr Niemann echoed Cr Cox’s sentiments, saying that the democratic process had been disrupted.

“What frustrates me is the council chamber is a place for community decisions,” he said.

“It wasn’t respected as a place, and the councillors weren’t respected as an elected group. “(Mosques) are right across regional Victoria – why has Bendigo been singled out?”

Victorian premier Daniel Andrews also spoke out against the protesters, describing the events of Wednesday night as “ugly”.

“Well, as I have said on many occasions, our multiculturalism, our multi faith community is our greatest strength,” Mr Andrews said.

“It’s a great asset and I can’t understand why anybody would be protesting against people being able to express their faith to celebrate their culture and the things they believe in.

“I think they were ugly scenes and they don’t do Victorians any credit at all.”

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Nurses back ratio change

LOCAL nurses have welcomed a promise from the state government to introduce legislation to guarantee a minimum nurse-topatient ratio as set out in current enterprise agreements.

Victorian premier Daniel Andrews and health minister Jill Hennessy made the announcement last month, saying that the legislation would take the issue of ratios off the bargaining table in future industrial actions.

Local ANMF job representative and acute care nurse Damien Hurrell said the legislation would be beneficial for nurses and patients alike.

“It’s a tremendous move by the Andrews government to bring

ratios into law so that Victorian communities can know they can have safe numbers of nurses in public hospitals in the future,” Mr Hurrell said.

“So the last three of four negotiations nurses have fought extremely hard to maintain those ratios because we know how important they are.

“Really, industrial disputes are not the time to talk about the safety of patients.

“This is an acknowledgement from the Andrews government that safe staffing levels are something that is not to be used as a bargaining chip.”

He said before the introduction of the ratios, patient care was sometimes disadvantaged because of staffing issues, and job reten-

tion for nurses had been an ongoing issue.

“I’ve been a nurse for just over 15 years,” Mr Hurrell said.

“So I’m one of the last nurses that nursed under the unregulated system of nurse-patient ratios.

“I recall the benefits that arose immediately when those ratios came in.

“I’ve been involved in fighting to maintain those ratios for the good of the public and for the good of health care.”

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profit hospitals, residential aged care facilities and public mental

health services not covered by the Public Sector Enterprise Agreement, Mr Hurrell said he would like to see the ratios applied wherever necessary.

“The evidence is clear nurse patient ratios save lives,” he said.

“When nurses are required to care for higher numbers of patients then there is issues in terms of there are more people who die in hospital and there are more complications.

“Then nurse-patient ratios should apply in healthcare wherever necessary.”

A Bendigo Health spokesperson also said the organisation supported the legislation.

“Bendigo Health supports any government commitment that improves patient care,” he said.

Holiday a trade fizzer “I can’t really see if being busy at all. Penalty rates makes it very difficult for small businesses to survive.”

The museum will remain open over the grand final weekend. Both Mr Wells and Ms Jack questioned the need to have the public holiday outside of metropolitan Melbourne.

“We do think it should be a holiday for metro areas,” Ms Jack said.

“The CBD there might shut down for the grand final parade, but most people here just watch it on the TV. “And what if the grand final is two interstate sides?”

“It’s really only going to suit the inner Melbourne people,” Mr Wells said.

“A lot of things are going to be closed. A lot of the ladies down the street were asking whether things would be open or not open. Everyone’s trying to decide what to do.”

Hashtag Public Bar owner Corey Scoble said the bar would remain open, but was uncertain about how many patrons would visit and how many staff were needed.

“Unfortunately we don’t know how it will go,” Mr Scoble said.

“Sometimes they can be a surprise and be really busy.”

He said he wasn’t in support of the introduction of the holiday, but encouraged locals to take the opportunity to shop and eat local on their day off.

“The holiday will probably benefit cafes in Melbourne more than it will us,” Mr Scoble said.

“It would be good if Bendigo could get out and get to local pubs and cafes and support businesses that are open.”

happy days: Kate Barnard is pleased with progress. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Flash thanks from Discovery Discovery raised the roof with a bang last night to say thank you to Bendigo.

The Science Centre – which was threatened with closure in June – saw a huge outpouring of public support including a Giant Hug and a successful crowd funding campaign.

Management of Discovery transferred from the Bendigo Trust to a new independent association which has managed to keep the doors open.

“It’s been an incredible journey,” manager Kate Barnard said.

“Discovery was threatened with closure but Bendigo stepped in and helped to keep us open.

“From the bottom of our hearts we want to say thank you.

“Our crowd funding campaign to Save Discovery didn’t only reach the target, we smashed it by raising an additional $8000 above our $30,000 goal.”

Discovery chair Katherine Legge said they want to thank every-

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BUSINESSES around Bendigo could be feeling the pinch on October 2, following the decision by the state government to introduce a public holiday the Friday preceding the AFL grand final.

Some retail, tourism and hospitality businesses have said they will shut their doors on the Friday, saying that paying staff penalty rates would mean they would run at a loss.

Rodilesa Plant Supplies’ director Simon Wells said the business would shut on the public holiday, but remain open on grand final day.

“We close every public holiday so we’ll close all six nurseries and the gift shop,” Mr Wells said.

“We’re not really too happy with this last one.

“It’s a bit of a nothing public holiday.”

He said he expected the business would suffer a significant loss, particularly as spring is its busiest time of year. “(The loss) is going to be huge,” he said.

“Fridays are a big day as it is. This time of year, it’s really not ideal.”

The Golden Dragon Museum will also close on the Friday, the first public holiday other than Christmas Day that the museum will close since opening its doors 23 years ago.

General manager Anita Jack said Fridays have historically been a quiet day for the museum, and expected staying open would have meant the museum would have suffered a significant financial loss due to having to pay staff holiday rates.

“We’re shutting purely because it’s not financially viable,” Ms Jack said.

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The project will also see the removal and relocation of the ‘obelisk’ at the southern end of the mall, with this structure and its materials to be reused elsewhere.

Releasing the plans for the hub, mayor Peter Cox said it will be a key component of Bendigo’s public transport system.

“It means that commuters can wait for their bus in comfort rather than having to stand out on the street,” Cr Cox said.

“The real-time bus timetabling means users can keep track of where their bus is and the exact time that it will arrive.

“This is important because the pick-up and drop off point for buses is a short walking distance from where the hub will be located.”

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Premier signs off on NDIS

By STEVE KENDALL

FEDERAL member for Bendigo Lisa Chesters MP met Victorian Labor Premier Daniel Andrews at Parliament House in Canberra this week for the signing of a historic agreement.

The bilateral agreement with the Federal Government is the first step of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in Victoria.

The NDIS will be rolled out gradually across Victoria with a planned start date of May 1, 2017 for Greater Bendigo, Loddon, Macedon Ranges and Mount Alexander.

Premier Daniel Andrews said it was an historic day for Victoria and a victory for people with a disability.

“This provides certainty about how the NDIS will roll out across Victoria, and once fully rolled out it will mean a fairer system with no more waiting lists – it is about putting people with disability and their families first,” he said.

Ms Chesters said it was very exciting to finally have a date for Bendigo, Mount Alexander and the Macedon Ranges regions.

“I acknowledge it’s a little later than we had first hoped but Bendigo and central Victo-

ria are listed for year one NDIS rollout,” she said.

“Here in the electorate of Bendigo about 3400 local people with a disability will get extra support and have more choice over how they receive it.

“The current system of disability care is totally broken.

“Once fully rolled out, the NDIS will see the end of rationed services and waitlists for people with disability and their families.”

SIGNED: Lisa Chesters and Daniel Andrews in Canberra this week.

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FAMILY VALUE: Samara Phung is a foster carer.

Could you be a foster carer?

ST LUKE’S Anglicare is calling on Bendigo residents to consider giving foster caring a go.

St Luke’s is using national foster care week to raise more awareness for foster caring, as the current demand for carers is high.

Foster carers can assist in a variety of different ways whether it be emergencies

for one or two night stays, short term care for up to two months or even longer term care for up to two years or more.

Anglicare Victoria CEO, Paul McDonald said more people should start thinking about becoming foster carers.

“We need more people to provide a child a loving

and safe home. It will make a massive change to a child’s life,” Mr McDonald said.

Samara Phung, a foster carer for more than three years, says she and her family have enjoyed the time.

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THE new look Lansell Square was officially opened this week, marking the end of the centre’s $38 million expansion and refurbishment.

The redevelopment started almost two years ago, with the centre having undergone a full refurbishment including an upgrade of the centre’s amenities.

New floor tiling, additional on grade car parking, construction of sheltered carparks at the Coles and Woolworths entries, two new full line supermarkets, existing store refurbishments, introduction of new brands and installation of new furnishings.

A new children’s playground is also scheduled for completion in September.

City of Greater Bendigo mayor Peter Cox cut

the ribbon on Wednesday morning.

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Tulip Display Curator Talks The City of Greater Bendigo’s Parks and Natural Reserves team are pleased to present the annual Conservatory Gardens tulip display.

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SOME of Bendigo Senior Secondary College’s most talented sporting products were inspired by paralympian Melissa Tapper at the college’s annual Elite Sportspersons Luncheon on Tuesday.

Ms Tapper was the first paralympian to qualify for, – and subsequently medal at – an able-bodied games when she won bronze in the teams table tennis at the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

The 25-year-old Hamilton native was born with extensive nerve damage and extremely limited use of her right arm, and told the room of students and staff of her journey to hopefully qualify for the 2016 Rio Olympics.

“When I was three months old my mum and dad real-

ised I had no use of my right arm, that it was basically dead weight by my side,” she said.

“I had a surgery that took nerves from the back of my legs and put them into my arm to give me some use of it.

“I now have two scars on my legs that are like battle marks, I like looking at them to remind me of that journey.”

The highlight of Ms Tapper’s career came last year when she overcame homesickness during an overseas training stint to qualify for the Commonwealth Games.

“I went up to Queensland to qualify, started horribly but ended up qualifying in third place which was a dream come true,” she said.

“I went over, competed and loved every second of it and won the bronze in the team event.”

Ms Tapper said she does not view herself as having a disability, and is looking forward to an opportunity to qualify for the upcoming Rio Olympics, and shared her message of being positive, dedicated and disciplined.

“I achieved something I wanted to, and I had to reassess where I wanted to go from there. My goal now is to make an Olympics,” she said.

“I was in Bendigo earlier this year for the Oceania qualifications and by winning the singles there I qualified for the Paralympic Games, so I ticked that one off.

“Now I have three weeks left in Melbourne before I go overseas again to try and qualify to become the first paralympian to compete in both an Olympics and Commonwealth Games.”

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THE City of Greater Bendigo’s “Career Horizons” initiative has won an Economic Development Australia award recognising its innovation.

The program was recognised for collaborating with the community and industry to address concerns about Bendigo’s high youth unemployment rate.

Launched in 2013, Career Horizons is a website designed to link students and education providers with a range of workplace and educational experiences offered by businesses.

Council chief executive Craig Niemann said it was gratifying the program had been recognised at national level.

“It is necessary that our young people know of and get to experience the career options that interest them.

If they can do this locally, it is likely they will remain engaged in the workforce long term and in our community,” Mr Niemann said.

“The success of the website has relied on the generosity of our local businesses that have welcomed students into their workplaces and provided valuable insight.

“If local young people can take part in positive work experiences it will help to create a thriving, engaged and highly skilled workforce in Bendigo and across central Victoria.”

Last year the website was expanded to capture work experience opportunities in the Central Goldfields Shire and will soon include Mount Alexander Shire Council.

To date, 67 employers have listed work experience opportunities on the Career Horizons website and more than 750 opportunities have been accessed by students.

Festival weekend WITH spring here, the Annual Harvest Moon Festival is looming.

The Bendigo Chinese Association will host the event at 4pm on Saturday at the Dai Gum San Chinese Precinct.

In Australia, the event marks the end of winter and celebrates the start of spring.

This year, the festival will hold performances from local multi-cultural performance groups and the Bendigo Chinese Association Lion and Plum Blossom Dance teams will showcase the best traditional Chinese cultural performances in the region.

Costumes from the Chinese Minority Group will also be displayed.

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Invitation for a girls’ night in BENDIGO women are being encouraged to get together for a night in to help support local women diagnosed with cancer.

This year, around 3700 Victorian women will host their own Girls’ Night in to raise vital funds for Cancer Council Victoria.

Last year, 42 Bendigo Girls’ Night In hosts helped raise $17,925.

Girls’ Night In holds particular significance to the Bendigo community, with 249 local women diagnosed with breast cancer each year.

Cancer Council Victoria is hoping to see even more women involved this year setting themselves a target of $1.4 million across the state. Spokeswoman Barbara Charan said hosting a Girls’ Night In was an easy and fun way to make a tangible difference .

“The beauty of Girls’ Night In is you can make it as casual or as extravagant as you like. It’s also the perfect excuse to get the girls together,” Ms Charan said.

“The money raised will also support some of Victoria’s brightest researchers working on new ways to prevent and treat breast and gynaecological cancers.”

Funds raised go towards research, prevention and support programs for breast and gynaecological cancers.

To get involved, simply register at www.girlsnightin.com.au or 1300 65 65 85, to host an event in October and invite your girlfriends over for a great night in.

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Turning back the clock JUST weeks before the 2013 federal election that swept the Tony Abbott-led coalition back into power, the then shadow communications minister Malcolm Turnbull visited Bendigo to meet with the local business community.

Mr Turnbull also spoke exclusively with the Weekly’s Peter Kennedy for Bendigo IPTV, where among other things, he offered his views on the NBN, and the perennial question of his aspirations for a return to the leadership of the federal Liberal party.

An edited version of that 2013 story follows.

“I don’t want you to think I am a saintly person… I’m not, but one of the things I have learned in my life is you’ve got to be positive, you’ve got to drive out of yourself negative emotions,” Mr Turnbull said.

“Hatred hurts the hater much more than the hated.”

Back then, Mr Turnbull described himself as a person who does not sit back and go through regrets.

“That is not an issue… look, you’ve only got to look at the Labor party to see what happens if you are consumed with animosity and hatred. There are people there that hated Kevin Rudd so much they stuck with a leader that every piece of evidence indicates is going to lead them into a political catastrophe… Labor is a case where mutual hatreds and animosities have overwhelmed the human instinct for survival.”

As the federal opposition’s communications spokesman and then the government minister, Mr Turnbull’s portfolio

carried with it responsibility for the implementation and management of the National Broadband Network, a project that has been dogged by controversy and blowouts from the start.

In 2013, Mr Turnbull told Bendigo IPTV the NBN would be delivered sooner, and at much less cost to the taxpayer, than it otherwise would under Labor, describing the NBN back then as a catastrophe.

I bear Tony no ill will at all, I bear him only good will History shows us today that both sides of politics have failed when it comes to implementation of the NBN, and the much anticipated project has become a political football.

Mr Turnbull said IPTV would revolutionise home entertainment for many Australians, and on this point, he’s largely been proven right.

In 2013, Mr Turnbull maintained he had moved on from the events that saw him lose the federal Liberal party leadership by a single vote to Tony Abbott, and talked up the importance of team play and the corrosive power of hatred.

“There’s no point being resentful about people, I mean I don’t, I bear Tony no ill will

power play: Malcolm Turnbull is Australia’s new prime minister. at all, I bear him only good will that’s why I am working to make sure that we get into government which of course means he’ll be prime minister,” he said.

Not long after this 2013 interview, the coalition fulfilled the expectations of millions of voters and a litany of polls to win the federal election. Tony

Abbott became the 28th Australian prime minister.

Fast forward two years, and to the events of earlier this week, when the articulate, confident and suave Malcolm Turnbull became Australia’s 29th prime minister, ousting Tony Abbott in a brutal power play that was as decisive as it was effective.

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Educator earns award BENDIGO resident Fiona Fenton has been recognised by Victorian deputy premier James Merlino for her outstanding commitment to the education of young people.

Ms Fenton, a volunteer tutor, was named Outstanding Regional Tutor at the statewide Centre for Multicultural Youth (CMY) awards last Thursday.

Ms Fenton was recognised after displaying a great amount of passion and commitment to connecting with Karen students at the Bendigo English Language Support (BELS) program.

BELS is an out of school hours learning support program delivered two afternoons a week at Bendigo Secondary College assisting students where English is not their first language.

CMY CEO Carmel Guerra said volunteers like Ms Fenton were crucial to the success of the students’ success.

“Ms Fenton has not only volunteered her time to support the education outcomes of young people of refugee and migrant backgrounds, but has helped shape their confidence and self-esteem,” Ms Guerra said.

“She has gone above and beyond in providing a consistently high level of support for these students, maximising on any opportunity to extend their learning.”

The awards are an initiative of CMY’s MY Education program – a unique program that provides resources and support crucial to the success of primary and secondary students’ learning.

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STAFF at Bendigo Bank will be aiming to do 10,000 steps a day to raise money for a colleague’s nephew who has cerebral palsy.

More than 430 staff members across the bank will be attempting to do the “Steptember” challenge.

The average office worker takes around 3000 steps a day but each staff member has vowed to do a minimum of

10,000 this September.

Bendigo Bank staff member, Breeanna Issacs’s nephew, Edward, has a form of cerebral palsy that requires ongoing genetic testing to determine and locate the cause.

Ms Issacs said the support shown from her colleagues was overwhelming.

“I’m so proud of my colleagues committing to Steptember, and I urge their friends and family to sponsor them along

the way,” Ms Issacs said.

“Edward is unable to walk and support his own weight, he has a twisted femur that will require surgery later in his life, as well as a condition called ‘baby feet’, where his feet have not developed along with his age.”

Edward will participate in a Therasuit program in Adelaide which involves a cutting edge therapeutic technique for the treatment of cerebral palsy.

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DUST off your helmet and oil your chain: spring is here and it’s time to get back on the bike.

You don’t have to go far from Bendigo to find some fabulous riding, no matter what your tastes or your discipline.

Surrounded by endless road and mountain bike riding options, the Harcourt Valley is a beautiful place to explore by bike.

For the road cyclists there’s a wonderful selection of quiet back roads including the Old Calder Highway on the west side of Mt Alexander, and beautiful roads through Sedgwick, Sutton Grange and Metcalfe on the east side of the mount.

But if you’re after a climb, then the north and south ascents of Mt Alexander are well worth tackling.

The views if not the climb are sure to leave you breathless.

For mountain bikers the Goldfields Track presents a fantastic off road link between Bendigo and towns to the south. Harcourt is your first stop on an epic 210-kilometre journey to Ballarat.

If you’ve only got a day to explore, why not catch the train to Castlemaine and ride back to Bendigo?

For more information on the track visit www.goldfieldstrack.com.au Meanwhile, if you’re after a more leisurely day why not explore some of the town’s great attractions by bike?

For wine buffs there’s more than a few reasons to stay a while.

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If grape derivatives are not your thing, be sure to stop into Tread Café for coffee and cake before heading to the Little Red Apple to stock up on delicious Harcourt apple juice, cider, and of course apples.

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bright lights: Melbourne has plenty to offer.

Eleven days of Melbourne show The entertaining and historic Royal Melbourne Show will be kicking off again from September 19 to September 29 this year.

Conducted annually, the Royal Melbourne Show celebrates and showcases agriculture while attracting around 500,000 people in 11 days.

New additions to the show this year will include an animal farmyard where visitors can see large farm animals as well as the farmhouse.

Open daily from 10am to 9pm the show provides visitors with plenty of exciting activities for both adults and children.

The stars of the Royal Melbourne Show are the thousands of animals, their handlers and talented exhibitors competing to claim a coveted blue ribbon.

The show boasts hours of world-class entertainment, special appearances and performances to enjoy with family and friends including Australia’s favourite children’s character, Peppa Pig, and chart-topping Sony artists’ appearing twice daily in the Entertainment Dome.

For all things to do at the show and for great value ticket packages, visit the show’s website www.royalshow.com.au

party: Carol O’Bree with Reuben and Zeva. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Reason to celebrate This year marks the 50th year since Golden Square Kindergarten opened its doors.

To honour the kindergarten’s contribution to education in Bendigo, past and present students, families and educators celebrated at a special event.

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Kindergarten director Carol O’Bree has been teaching at Golden Square for many years.

“This celebration was an opportunity for our community to acknowledge the contribution the kindergarten has made to thousands of students,” she said.

“There are some current students who are the third generation in their family attending the kindergarten.”

The opening of an Indigenous garden within the kindergarten and a flag raising ceremony was also held. The garden was worked on by the

Aboriginal community in Bendigo.

MPs Lisa Chesters, Maree Edwards and Jacinta Allan attended the flagraising ceremony.

“It was our vision to display some of the kindergarten’s heritage at the 50 year celebration,” Ms O’Bree said.

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No quick fix for pool

By Laura Hurley

BENDIGO’S smallest swimmers could be waiting until the end of October to take a dip, with the toddler pool at the Bendigo Aquatic Centre currently undergoing major works.

City of Greater Bendigo active and healthy communities manager Patrick Jess said initial work on the pool to fix leaks over the colder months had revealed it was significantly more damaged than first estimated.

Essentially it’s leaking at quite a substantial rate “We identified the toddler pool was leaking, so obviously that was something we wanted to address over the off-season,” Mr Jess said.

“As is often the case with ageing facilities, the more you investigate the more you tend to find in terms of underlying issues.

“So what we originally thought was a leak that could be patched up, we soon found it

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was a bigger job than just a patch up.”

He said council made the decision to undertake major works on the pool to fix it long term as opposed to patching up the smaller issues.

“Essentially it’s leaking at quite a substantial rate. And we thought that we’d just be able to patch up some cracks to address that problem,” he said.

“But the more we investigated we found that underneath the surface the structure had just deteriorated completely.

“So we’ve decided to undertake works to fix it for the long term, rather than just a shortterm fix.”

The cost of the works is estimated to be around $80,000, with the longevity of the pool expected to offset the cost burden.

“We’re basically reconstructing the pool,” Mr Jess said.

“So the public will get a new modern pool, and assets like this are expected to last around 50 years.”

He said although the works would cause minor disruptions to the availability of the toddlers pool, the Aquatic Centre will still remain open.

“Our main aim was to originally have it ready with all the other pools at the start of the season, but given that we can’t we wanted to make sure we could still open the rest of the pools,” Mr Jess said.

Having a ball with balloons

FINALS fever hit Peter Krenz Leisure Centre on Tuesday as the Magic and the Bulldogs went head to head in Scope’s Balloon Football League grand final.

The Balloon Football League (BFL) is a sport designed by people with disabilities, for people with disabilities.

It is a modified version of Australian Rules Football that is played on an indoor basketball court with players using either powered or manual wheelchairs.

The six-team Bendigo league’s two powerhouse clubs squared off on Tuesday morning with the Magic taking a thrilling extra time win.

One of the players, Jye Yates, said he loves playing balloon footy.

“I love playing (balloon football), getting out on the court with my mates is awesome,” he said.

The rapidly growing competition has been supported by a group of dedicated volunteers from Scope, Catholic College Bendigo, SEDA Bendigo and Commonwealth Bank staff volunteers, who assist in scoring and umpiring the games.

Now in its 20th year in the Melbourne metro regions, balloon football is going from strength to strength.

Two of the biggest BFL supporters locally are the McKern Foundation and Empowering Eaglehawk.

GRAND FINAL: Magic versus the Bulldogs. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

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Lessons of history

The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) is planning a swag of prescribed burns in our forests in Bendigo, reportedly because of increased bushfire risks from climate change. However the DELWP forgot to tell the public what our real risks are – criminals, bushfire arsonists taking advantage of the drier seasons.

According to national bushfire arson prevention conferences, most bushfires are the result of the crime of bushfire arson. Blaming the forests for bushfires is like blaming the victim of crime for being available for a criminal’s activities.

Reports show that socio-economic disadvantage correlates with bushfire arson, and unfortunately Bendigo has two pockets of entrenched socioeconomic disadvantage.

The Australian Bushfire Prevention Initiative’s Dr Janet Stanley said bushfire arsonists are generally young males, from disadvantaged and difficult socio-economic and family backgrounds, are angry at and disillusioned with society, unemployed, have alcohol or drug problems, often of low intelligence, have a fire-setting history, and a history of property crime.

Bushfires are also often deliberately lit at urban/forest interfaces, of which our “City in the Forest” has many.

The 2009 Bushfires Royal Commission recommended that communities be given annual reports of prescribed burns on areas burnt, funds spent, and scientific audits of the impacts on biodiversity – six years on and this information has not materialised.

The DELWP has jumped the matchstick with this next round of planned burns; the recommendations from the Review of the Performance Targets for Bushfire Fuel Management are still with the government and are yet to be deliberated on.

It states that communities need to understand the bushfire risks in order to mitigate them, and calls for greater transparency and accountability, such as information on “major bushfires mitigated”.

This is not an attack on our fire fighters, my father was a co-founder and long-term member of the local CFA. I just want our community and our fire fighters to be safe.

So let’s stop punishing the forests with prescribed burns and stop the criminals in their tracks this summer.

Stopping bushfire arsonists will actually make us safer.

Gill Rosier, Lockwood

Dr Curnow (Bendigo Weekly, September 11) is quite right in that we “should remember the lessons of history, for those who forget history are certain to repeat the mistakes of the past”.

Knowing the history of Islam, ancient and modern, is sufficient reason to have serious concerns regarding the building of the mosque in Bendigo.

Right across Europe, nations too late are acknowledging their failure to heed the lessons of history, and in so doing have allowed Islam to impose its political ideology on society with devastating results.

History records that in the preamble to the Australian Constitution, our forefathers invoked the blessing of Almighty God on our nation, a God whose character is far removed from the god represented in Islamic sacred texts.

It simply will not do for the muslim moderates to claim that their religion has been “hijacked” by extremists. Until those moderates are seen to be making a conscious decision to confront, debate, and ultimately reject the violent elements within their religion, the fundamental problem remains, in that the majority of otherwise peaceful and law -abiding muslims appear unwilling to acknowledge, much less repudiate, the theological warrant for intolerance and violence embedded in their own religious texts.

The lessons of history most certainly should not be ignored. The challenge for our muslim friends in Bendigo is, have they the inclination and the courage to pursue a reformation of Islam? If so, I wish them well.

Frank Salmon, Eaglehawk

No time for mandate The replacement of the leader of the Liberal party has led to acclaim by those agitating for what they call “marriage equality” making the ignorant claim that he has a mandate based on his known views.

Without consulting my dictionary a mandate is where a candidate has obtained election to parliament on the basis that it is a stated policy of their party.

The conventions of the Westminster system is where legislation is placed before the parliament twice and defeated then it’s exponents must stand for elections rather than destabilising the political and social system.

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Out of local hands The events which unfolded at the recent weekend demonstration in connection with the mosque proposal highlight the problems which have bedevilled the application from the start.

The aggressive, vocal protagonists on both sides were not local people, but outsiders who brought their ongoing confrontation to Bendigo.

A pattern of outside participation characterises the whole process.

The proposal for a grand mosque is not driven by Bendigo people, and the council, being anxious to please, took no account of local concerns.

When the objections by residents were not handled sympathetically by the council, it generated a feeling of disenfranchisement in the face of uncritical support for an unknown external organisation.

The small Bendigo Muslim community simply wanted a dedicated place to meet. What they will get are activities in a large installation in which they will have minimal say.

A shadowy group based in Melbourne (The Australian Islamic Mission) which is backed by overseas funds made the original submission to the Bendigo council, using a local representative.

They have subsequently taken

over the process and have participated in the defence of the submission at VCAT. This group will fund the construction of the facility, and presumably will appoint the imam.

The nature of the Islam which will be promoted will then be outside of the hands of the current muslim community, which no doubt raises concerns by them and in the community at large.

The council should have handled this with sensitivity to local feelings.​ Brian Stanmore, Junortoun

Changes needed on rail The ridiculous idea a Metro Rail plan is going to resolve our transport problems is pie in the sky.

Especially when you don’t include the Golden Square Railway Station to add more parking spaces and the Eaglehawk Station is out of the way from the main shopping area.

Lansell Square is not close to Kangaroo Flat Station and you need to get other transport to get there.

There are no pick up points between Eaglehawk and Bendigo, nor Bendigo and Kangaroo Flat. The same can be said about Bendigo and Epsom. It would make more sense to broaden the bus network.

The money could be far better spent on finishing the Regional Rail Link that benefits Bendigo Line commuters, and re introduce the double line that should never have been tak-

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en out in the first place.

What’s more, it appears the proposal by the state government in announcing funding for the redevelopment and upgrading of rail tracks to start returning freight back onto rail is long overdue.

This follows on with the $10 million track upgrade of the Echuca line – this should have been implemented when they returned the passenger service back to that line.

Campaspe Shire mayor Leigh Wilson wants to see more passenger services between Bendigo and Echuca and to re-introduce freight back on the lines, to start reducing the number of B-Doubles and semitrailers that are clogging up our highways at the moment and is tipped to escalate in the future.

Rail freight was scuttled back in 1973 with the removal of the Victorian railway commissioners.

In the early 1990s the federal secretary for transport and communications Neil O’Keefe came to Bendigo Railway Workshops.

He wanted to see how we could be involved with a designated freight service to run from Melbourne through Bendigo to Echuca and Deniliquin through New South Wales and Queensland taking it away from following the coastline, leaving that line for passenger services and smaller freight movement.

Sadly this didn’t happen and resulted in the coalition-led government selling off all public transport.

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A lack of respect IN his opening remarks at this week’s ordinary City of Greater Bendigo council meeting, mayor Peter Cox alluded to the robust nature of question time that had become the trademark of recent meetings, but what unfolded next was something else.

The complete lack of respect, the disgusting commentary and sick jokes that started even as the Welcome to Country was being read out was just an early indicator of what was to follow.

After a barrage during the period allocated to public question time, Cr Cox moved for the resumption of standing orders, and the meeting disintegrated into chaos.

The complete disdain and lack of respect for meeting procedures, for other people, for elected councillors, council staff and yes, even the media, demonstrated by opponents of plans for this city’s first mosque was totally unacceptable.

It was disgusting.

The crowd chants, the violent thumping of the council table, the naming of Cr Cox as a traitor, labelling others as not being Australian, and the abuse of local media, was completely unacceptable, no matter which way you dice it.

Those unruly scenes should not have happened. There is never any excuse for what occurred on Wednesday night.

Such disgraceful behaviour of this nature is not on.

Ever.

It is shameful that elected councillors and senior council officers needed a police escort to leave a scheduled public meeting in the symbolic home of local democracy.

The image of Cr Rod Campbell being booed, intimidated and filmed by a horde of protesters using their mobile phones as Cr Campbell’s wife helped steer her husband’s motorised wheelchair into the lift at the conclusion of the ill-fated meeting was just another low point that will remain with some of us for a long time.

To the people who chose to act in these ways, we say to you – you do not represent Bendigo.

Your lawful right to object, to protest and to ask questions of council should never be interpreted as a platform to behave the way you did this week. Or to insist on your say at the expense of all others.

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timidating scenes.

This group may call itself Rights for Bendigo Residents. But this was wrong.

They label the actions of others un-Australian. But they are blinded by their own glaring hypocrisy.

But make no mistake, this was a group from Bendigo. Not a bunch from Melbourne.

This was the very, very wrong doings of a small group of Bendigo residents, who wore their postcode around their neck or pinned to

Cowardice, driven by a pack mentality their clothing as a pseudo badge of honour.

Probably a smidge more than 120 to 150 of them, otherwise known as about 0.15 per cent of the local population.

They can claim to have successfully interrupted a council meeting, but it’s a questionable achievement underwritten by the group’s totally unacceptable actions, no matter which way you look at it.

It is not something to be proud of.

These people have made public nuisances of themselves.

Disrupting a public meeting is selfish, plain and simple.

They risk damaging this city’s hard earned and enviable reputation as a welcoming city, a place where many cultures, heritage, history and opportunities have combined to help create a city that is the envy of many others.

Locals know Bendigo is a better place than this, and one that does not deserve to be tainted.

Ironically, the morning after such unsavoury scenes, Victorian attorney-general Martin Pakula tabled a report into the state’s Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities.

Mr Pakula said this is the first step in delivering the government’s election commitment to refresh the charter and resume public education to embed the values of freedom, respect, equality and dignity in Victorian society.

Sadly, question time at City of Greater Bendigo council meetings has been an unruly train wreck for a while now.

Even more saddening though is the fact that this week it became an apparatus that derailed democracy at the local level.

Its abuse can no longer be tolerated.

Neither for that matter, can actions such as those witnessed in the council chamber on Wednesday night.

This group owes our mayor, our councillors and our council officers an apology.

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Strathfieldsaye Community Engagement Meeting Monday September 21, 2015 City of Greater Bendigo Eppalock Ward Councillors Rod Campbell, Mark Weragoda and Helen Leach invite all interested members of the community to attend the Strathfieldsaye Community Engagement meeting.

This forum will provide an opportunity to meet with your ward Councillors to discuss local opportunities and raise any issues and includes discussion on: • Strathfieldsaye Township Plan – City Coordinator Strategic Planning Andrew Cockerall in attendance • Strathfieldsaye Traffic Plan • Strathfieldsaye - Junortoun Shared Path update The meeting will take place:7pm - 8.30pm Monday September 21, 2015 Strathfieldsaye Shire Hall 838 Strathfieldsaye Road, Strathfieldsaye Everyone is encouraged and very welcome to attend.

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IP the kelpie has lost the stupid puppiness.

Puppies will chew boots and wires and carpets and plastic and wood, just about anything in fact.

There came a point when he just stopped. Nearly to the day at two-years old.

I must say it’s a relief, I was fed up with buying new boot liners as he joyfully removed them each time I left a Blunnie in reach.

I’d find the boot in one place, and the chewed remnant of the liner in another.

We’d buy him chew toys and he’d joyfully rip the heads off and scatter the stuffing.

All has changed, and he’s a good boy now.

He’s even worked out how to bring the sheep in without much trouble.

His latest trick is chasing away magpies. This is good because the magpies terrorise the hens and put them off their laying of eggs.

A magpie-free zone equals six eggs a day.

It was all going so well until this Monday.

Zip and pug came home from their morning walk with the

long-suffering Mrs Kendall and the routine was broken. Instead of clipping on Zip’s lead at the gate, Mrs K flung the chew toy into the yard. This was because Zip was behaving and could be relied on to come back when required.

Until Monday.

Zip thought his walk was not over, and that he wasn’t going to go into the run yet.

Trouble is, our Monday routines are finely timed to get us to work on time, and an errant kelpie is not in that routine.

Zip ran under the verandah and stayed put.

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Mrs K tried all of the tricks to entice him out.

Wubbah the headless chew toy was waved, all of the nice names he’d ever been called were used to no avail.

It got so bad Mrs K decided to hook him out with a pole.

Mrs K was wearing cream pants and before I knew it she had stripped the pants off and was down to t-shirt and undies. I thought she was trying to scare Zip out from his hiding place, but it was so she didn’t get mud on her clothes.

“This is not going in the col-

umn,” Mrs K said with feeling The stick with a hook on it seemed to work and Zip edged his way out fearing a smack at every step.

This was not on the cards as I’d prefer him to come when called rather than expect a beating.

I led him to his run and closed the gate while Mrs K got dressed.

And that is why I was late on Monday, Mr Kennedy.

The dog ate my homework.

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HE Bendigo Blues and Roots Fundraiser/Artist Showcase will be the last for the year and will be a “dead-set cracker”.

Included on the bill at the recently reinvigorated Golden Vine Hotel are Lily & King, Jo Jo Smith, John-Luke Shelley, Dave Diprose, Doc White, Messin’‘round, Swamp Monsters, The Mockbells, Midweek Blues and many more.

Festival director Colin Thompson said the show kicks off at noon sharp and the music will flow through till 7pm.

“With both the lounge stage and the beer garden producing live tunes, the afternoon will be a mini-festival, which is what we strive to provide at these events,” he said.

“The door charge is only $15

and, considering the entertainment in store and the good vibes to be enjoyed, is dirt cheap.

“As always, these artists are donating their time and talents, as do the festival’s volunteer committee and crew, to help pay the many running costs that come with staging the festival itself, to be held on November 5 to 8.”

Tickets for the Sunday showcase event are available at the door on the day and are $15 for adults, $5 for under-18s (with under-12s free).

“We look forward to your company at the Golden Vine Hotel on Sunday from noon,” Thompson said.

“Keep on enjoying the live music in your neighbourhood in the meantime.”

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book club with Dianne Dempsey Writing in her own right O NE of Australia’s most prolific authors has been hunkered down in Bendigo for the past 30 years and has so far written more than 30 novels.

One reason the name Kaye Dobbie may not be all that well known to readers is that over the years, in order to stay viable, Kaye has adopted different pseudonyms according to the genre she is writing.

“I get confused myself sometimes as to whom I am,” Kaye laughed. She’s written romance novels as Sara Bennett, paranormal romance as Sara Mckenzie and historical fiction as Lilly Somers.

“I’m staying with my own name now, It will keep me a little saner.”

Her latest book, Sweet Wattle Creek (Harlequin Mira) is not dissimilar in style to the books of Kate Morton. Sweet Wattle Creek sweeps back and forward in time and is set in a Victorian country town.

Themes of domestic violence, grief and personal identity are addressed and bound together with a mystery story which keeps the reader turning pages.

Kaye first started writing when she won the Grafton Big River short story competition at 18 and virtually hasn’t stopped since.

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“Each artist was given three boxes and asked to illustrate an element of the past in one box, the present in another and their future in a third,” she said.

“Many revealed quite bleak pasts, however many were striking and the future hope that the artists have is exciting.”

P H O T O S Now in it’s 10th year, the Smart Art program runs weekly group sessions for up to 40 students per week, including one primary school group, three groups for young people and two mum’s groups.

Overall, the program improves the social circumstances of individual’s lives by equipping them with personal and social skills that can help them build better relationships and access opportunities in work and education.

Ms Buckman is encouraging the local community to attend the exhibition.

The exhibition opens tonight at 5pm and runs until Thursday at Baptist Life Essentials Op-Shop, 224 Hargreaves Street.

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“When my children came along I devoted myself to full-time writing,” she says.

Writing in her lovely old federation home in Quarry Hill she says nowadays she has established a routine of sorts.

“I do most of my writing in the mornings and leave the afternoons free, but when a deadline is due I just go for it,” she said.

“I try to plot my novels but inevitably the characters take over and I have to rework the structure as I go. I’d like to make my life easier but it seems to be a working pattern with which I’m stuck.”

Sweet Wattle Creek is available in bookstores and online. Kyabram Library is hosting a luncheon event with Kaye on Wednesday October 14. Tickets are free, bookings are essential. Call 5852 3382.

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T is bound to be standing room only – again – when Girgarre’s second variety concert for 2015 kicks off on Saturday, September 26.

The concert, which showcases mainly district musicians, played in May to a packed-out Girgarre town hall.

Organisers are expecting a similar big turn-out for this month’s evening of Celtic, folk, country and contemporary music.

The Pure Drop, a sevenpiece band who hail mainly from the Kyabram area and the Goulburn Valley, will kick off the night with rousing Irish, Scottish and Australiana numbers along with other lilting songs which show off their beautiful harp.

Yesterday’s Wine, three musicians from Wagga, will deliver a variety of golden oldies and more contemporary songs, with delightfully mellow

treatments.

All the players are associated with the annual Girgarre Moosic Muster, now a highly popular fixture on the Victorian acoustic music festival calendar.

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A man of words T

HE variety of occupations and backgrounds of the members of the Sandhurst Ethiopian Serenaders or minstrels is really quite surprising. To say that they were all from the middle or upper middle class in the 19th century would be classifying the serenaders appropriately.

To be honest, to have the time and the necessary comfort to be able to devote oneself to the regular practice of singing, dance and sketch routines required a person to be in a financially stable position. One of the Ethiopian Serenaders was a person called John Spottiswood Blackham.

Mr Blackham was a Bendigo journalist at a time when there were a number of local daily and an evening newspapers.

Another way of expressing Mr Blackham’s skills was that he was a wordsmith and as such the Sandhurst Ethiopian Serenaders used this to their advantage at various times to be their interlocutor.

Interlocutor is a term which is not often used today, essentially it is someone who takes part in a dialogue or conversation and can also act as a master of ceremonies.

Mr Blackham was also a “tambo” or tambourine

player in the minstrel performances which, as has been regularly stated, were given to raise money for individual needy people.

The type of music which was performed could be described as calm, some of the selections were specifically composed by members of

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UIRKY hole in the wall laneway coffee shop El Gordo is set to further enhance Bendigo’s dynamic laneway, Chancery Lane.

Husband and wife chef team Chad and Haley Aldred took ownership of the venue two weeks ago, and are already injecting their vision of an authentic and vibrant Spanish laneway café and tapas bar into the venue.

Living in the south of France in 2009, the couple immersed themselves into daily life and culture, travelling into Spain and the Basque region to further absorb the region’s food, tapas, wine and celebration of Spanish and Mediterranean life.

“Our vision has always been to bring a taste of Spanish and French influence and create a unique coffee and tapas bar in the heart of Bendigo,” Chad said.

With a combined 35 years’ cooking experience, both Chad and Haley boast enviable resumes of exceptional kitchen training.

Chad trained under Andrew Blake at Blake’s Southgate, also spending five years as the executive chef at the acclaimed restaurant and winery Paringa Estate in Mornington Peninsula.

Haley worked for four years at The Point in Albert

Above: J Roach, J Blackham and J Pickup dressed for their roles in the Ethiopian Serenaders.

Left: Uxbridge House

the Ethiopian Serenaders.

Our subject had been employed at the Bendigo Advertiser, and in Melbourne at the Daily Telegraph. When the Daily Telegraph ceased publication Mr Blackham next joined the Melbourne Herald and after some years moved from journalist to be the advertising manager.

He continued on in this managerial position until failing health in 1916 forced him to resign at the age of 60 years.

Initially Mr Blackham

was being cared for at home, however this burden became too great and he became a long term patient at the Uxbridge Private Hospital in Nicholson Street, Fitzroy.

Through the window of his room Mr Blackham could see the Carlton Gardens and the Royal Exhibition Buildings which were on the opposite side of the street. The Uxbridge Private Hospital catered for medical and surgical cases as well as polio sufferers.

This Bendigonian knew that the place where he was being cared for had a Bendigo connection. The grand home became a private hospital with its spacious grounds it had been built by William Bates who was one of Bendigo’s early and most successful storekeepers.

Upon leaving Bendigo Mr Bates continued his life as a merchant and never looked back but acknowledged the place where he had made his initial pile.

He went on to become a parliamentary member and was a leading light in the Congregational Church in Victoria.

Uxbridge House, where John Spottiswood Blackham died in 1918, had been named after the place in England where William Bates was born.

Park with chef Ian Curley and at Melbourne’s well known Spanish restaurant Basque in Prahran.

“We are focussed on using local suppliers and bringing unique artists and culture to celebrate iconic Chancery Lane, our goal is to have our little place buzzing with great food, fun and friends,” Haley said.

“The signature food of the Basque region in Spain is bar tapas, which includes pintxos, chorizo, sardines and clams, simplistically it’s delicious things on sticks and delicious things on toast.

“We both love traditional Spanish ingredients, our favourite being Jamon which is an acorn-fed pork cured under salt.”

Operating from 8am until 4pm from Monday to Saturday, the couple plan to open the licensed tapas bar in the coming weeks, operating on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings.

“Later in the week we will close for a quick siesta from 4pm until 6pm, then reopen to provide our re-creation of the uncomplicated and relaxed Mediterranean food and lifestyle,” Haley said.

El Gordo provides a range of lunch items, cakes, Spanish snacks and tapas lunches, growing the menu as the hours of operation increase.

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Exercise made easy

Huge savings across all stock YOU’LL be on a high too when you call into Pots on High in Kangaroo Flat, and save a fistful of dollars at their genuine clearance sale of all stock, that’s right all stock, not just selected items.

Pots on High has been a feature on High Street just down from Bunnings for more than a decade and boast one of Bendigo’s largest range of garden pots and outdoor decorator items, from small hand sized figurines through to enormous planters in a range of styles along with garden screens and knick-knacks.

Select from the thousands of planters and tubs of all shapes, sizes and colours at incredible savings.

You’ll save even more with an additional 10 per cent with everything in store at half price for cash, that’s 50 per cent

off regular pricing compared to 40 per cent on eftpos transactions.

There is something to suit every budget, suitable for quaint cottage gardens through to stylish, contemporary alfresco areas.

And with the weather finally improving there’s no reason you can’t complete your garden or patio make-over with prices never to be repeated.

“This is the first sale we’ve ever had of this magnitude, with huge savings across our entire range, not just pots,” Pots on High’s John Kelly said.

“These are never to be repeated prices, so once they’ve gone that’s it.”

Pots on High at 253 High Street Kangaroo Flat, open seven days a week.

Phone 5447 1962.

WANTING to exercise but don’t know how to start? Well, how about at Alternative Fitness Bendigo with Karin Herrmann who has a lifetime of experience as a Tactile and Stretch Therapist.

With summer just around the corner there has never been a better time to get into shape, regardless of your age or physical condition.

Karin has helped hundreds of clients improve and maintain their fitness and flexibility through her range of alternative exercise classes. Classes are held at her serene, purpose built Junortoun studio, overlooking the O’Keeffe Trail just 10 minutes from the heart of Bendigo.

Classes cater for women and men of all ages and levels of fitness.

“My small and sociable classes are a great way of getting you back into shape,” Karin said.

“If you are prone to neck or back pain, or have an injury, then these classes are for you as you will also learn about correct posture.”

For those who are fitter there are also intermediate classes.

Karin’s Stretch and Swissball classes encourage body awareness while improving core strength, flexibility and posture.

ChiBall classes embrace an holistic exercise program blending traditional Chinese medicine, aromatherapy and six movement disciplines: Tai Chi-Qi Gong, ChiBall Dance, Feldenkrais, Pilates, Yoga and deep relaxation techniques.

While her WuTao dance classes will tone and relax your mind and body through stretches, dance, music and

meditation.

And if you can’t decide which class suits, come along to Alternative Fitness Bendigo’s free Come’n’try sessions next Wednesday, September 23 at 9.30am and 6pm. Bookings are essential.

Experience all three disciplines before deciding which class is for you.

To book phone Karin on 5449 3489 or 0428 663 489. Alternatively visit www.alternativefitnessbendigo.com.au or Alternative Fitness Bendigo’s new facebook page for more information.

Successful therapy

THE first Myotherapy clinic in central Victoria, Bendigo Myotherapy is in its 10th year of operation and is very proud of its long association with both the local community and the wider Bendigo region. An important value held by the practice is to contribute and give back to local organisations, clubs, and young people to improve their opportunities and the quality of their lives in regional central Victoria.

The staff at Bendigo Myotherapy want you to be pain free as much as you do, and pride themselves in being professional, attentive, and courteous.

Bendigo Myotherapy aims to help clients become symptom free, identify what the cause is, and educate clients about how they can prevent it from recurring so they can become independent in managing and preventing their own symptoms.

Simply explained, myotherapy is a

FREE

physical therapy that provides expert assessment, treatment and management of the soft tissue structures within the body, this includes muscles, tendons, fascia and ligaments. Treatments also provide benefits to the nervous, circulatory and skeletal systems.

All myotherapists at Bendigo Myotherapy are members of the Institute of Registered Myotherapists Australia (IRMA). IRMA works with governments and educational bodies to ensure the highest quality of Myotherapy services are delivered by its members.

In order to maintain their registration with the IRMA, myotherapists must have appropriate qualifications and insurances as well as continually attend national or international seminars and conferences to keep their registration updated.

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A star returns IN art, in film and, especially in music, you want to be moved.

Once in a while, you hear a voice strike so deeply into your heart and mind, that you are transported to another world.

A world of feeling and memory and imagination.

Colleen Hewett’s voice does that. It may sound trite to say it, but come to this performance and test it.

Sit back, listen to Colleen sing and genuinely assess how great her voice is. It truly is one of the greatest voices Australia has produced.

Even more so, now. The years have added not detracted from her sound which is more than just a voice, it hits you in the gut, heart and mind at the same time. It is moving, intoxicating, soothing and exciting.

It fills you with pleasure and pathos simultaneously. Colleen’s music is genuinely cathartic.

When you understand Colleen’s story, when you learn that she is a Bendigo girl, born and raised in Bendigo, her great grandfather an African-American boxer, an African-American in Bendigo circa 1950 – when you learn that, in her life, Colleen has experienced hardship to match anyone’s hardship – when you hear that Colleen has experienced domestic violence and other abuse – when you listen to Colleen perform, knowing all that, and then you hear her voice soar above it all, you will understand that Colleen’s voice is not just her voice.

It is the voice of many of us. It is the voice of many lives past and many lives inside her.

Colleen Hewett comes home to Bendigo to sing her story from her number one blues album Black and White.

Colleen will play Ulumbarra Theatre on Friday, October 23.

– Danny Finley

Bendigo Weekly – Friday, September 18, 2015

Style right for success

PROPERTY staging may be a relatively new concept in Bendigo, but for 30year real estate veteran Ann Kenny, it is essential.

“Pre-sale staging connects potential buyers to your property, creating a vision of their future home,” Ann said.

“Strategically staged properties have proven to sell faster, and for a higher price than those left to chance.”

Ann Kenny and her son Mitch are the duo behind Bendigo’s first complete property staging and styling service, The Styling Co. “Clients would ask me for help with styling and I recognised a genuine need for a complete pre-sale service.

“Mitch told me one day that I should just do it. He rang me the following day and said if I didn’t do it, he would,” Ann laughs.

Mitch Kenny holds a degree in engineering and recently returned from

STYLE GURUS: Mitch and Ann Kenny. Photo: GARRY PATERSON Mexico where he graduated in business development and management.

“Mitch is very much the entrepreneur,” Ann said proudly of her son, “and together we have all areas of the business covered.”

The Styling Co. offers a range of pre-sale services to suit the individual vendor and the property — residential, rental, office suite.

“We can stage a vacant property with outdoor and indoor furniture and accessories.

“We will also work with existing furnishings to enhance your home.”

Ann said the service involves three

stages — consultation, installation, and the last-minute wow factor.

“We’ll be there before open-house to ensure everything is perfect for the prospective purchaser.”

Ann said styling ensures your property will stand out in a competitive market.

“Styling will always cost less than your first price reduction.”

The Styling Co. is available seven days for clients in Bendigo, Castlemaine, Echuca and beyond.

Contact Ann Kenny 0407 537 372 or visit www.thestylingco.com.au

Bringing your machinery back to life LOCKWOOD Maintenance and Restorations specialise in doing what you can’t when it comes to anything automotive in engine, chassis, body work and restoration for all types of machinery and vehicles, from current day to vintage, as well as taking care of all your small engine repairs.

Ride on mower broken down, lawn mower needs servicing or generator needs a service – at Lockwood Maintenance and Restoration they can do it all including agricultural machinery repairs and tractor servicing.

Metal fabrication poses no problems either, and they can even complete trailer rebuilds or build one from scratch to your exact specifications at a competitive price.

The recent takeover of Bendigo Diesel Injection Service formerly of Thistle Street, relocating to Lockwood Maintenance and Restorations’ workshop adds another specialised service to Dave Henneberry’s already impressive repertoire of automotive services, for both diesel and petrol powered vehicles.

“An up-to-date, fully computerised common rail test bench will be fully

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ENGINEERING KNOW HOW: Lockwood Maintenance and Restorations’ Dave Henneberry. operational by the end of September,” Dave said.

“So now we can repair and test Bosch, Delphi, Denso, Siemmins injectors, Bosch fuel pumps as well as service the new common rail systems.”

Lockwood Maintenance and Restorations’ extensive workshop

can handle vehicles to 3.5 tonnes with Dave offering a unique car transportation service as well as a regular pickup and delivery service for day to day servicing requirements.

Phone Dave on 5435 3693 or 0408 791 755 to find out more. lmandr.com.au

Bendigo Myotherapy is proud to sponsor Ashlee Vermeer in 2015.

Sixteen year old Ashlee has been involved in dance since she was five years of age and dreams of one day having a professional Broadway dance career. This month she is off to New York on an exclusive Megan Jane Dance training tour including master classes, career mentoring from industry elite, community development programme and so much more...

Bendigo Myotherapy is proud to support young Bendigonians ‘pursuing their dreams’. We wish her all the best with this tour and all her future endeavours.

38 Sternberg Street, Bendigo | Phone: 5441 1908 | www.bendigomyotherapy.com.au

Friday, September 18, 2015 – Bendigo Weekly

Tweddle workshops THE thrill of a having a new born baby is often marred by sleepless nights. In particular, nervous, first time parents often stress when they have a little baby who no matter what they do, won’t go to sleep.

But we live in the 21st century now and Tweddle, one of Victoria’s three Early Parenting Centres, is visiting the Bendigo Sleep Lab for the day.

Tweddle has been operating for 95 years and provides a range of parenting support options for families, including Sleep and Settling Workshops which Bendigo Sleep Lab is hosting.

The Sleep and Settling workshops are presented by Kerrie Buchanan who is a midwife and a Community Health/Maternal and Child Health Nurse with over 37 years of experience. She is also an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and a qualified Family Therapist.

Topics covered during the workshops include: Sleep and settling concerns; unsettled babies; parenting uncertainty; infant and toddler behaviour difficulties; breastfeeding and bottle feeding, including lactation consultation; baby and toddler feeding problems and behaviour difficulties.

Ultimately the workshops will give parents comfort and support.

The knowledge that they are not alone with a sleepless baby and have personal help and support, in itself helps parents.

The principle behind the

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BENDIGO DIESEL INJECTION SERVICES HAS NEW OWNERS This well known Bendigo business is now operating in conjunction with

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Maximise your fuel efficiency Get your petrol or diesel vehicle serviced and tuned or any other mechanical work done by qualified and respected professionals at reasonable rates.

We have a new, fully computerised common rail test bench to repair and test Bosch, Delphi, Denso and Siemmins injectors and fuel pumps.

SOLUTIONS: Maddie and Linda from Bendigo Sleep will be joined by Kerrie Buchanan. workshops are based on the capacity of the parent to respond sensitively and consistently to the child. This in turn contributes to building safe and healthy attachment relationships and supports the development and wellbeing of the baby/child.

Tweddle’s workshops aren’t

confined to sleep issues. They also provide specific parenting support in the critical early years from pregnancy to four years.

Bendigo Sleep Lab 406 High Street Golden Square.

Phone 5447 8827 www.bendigosleep.com.au

Sleep Settling

We value our customers and pride ourselves on service.

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You’re invited to Bendigo Orchid Club’s

Annual Spring Orchid Show Friday October 2, 1pm-5pm Saturday October 3, 10am-5pm Sunday October 4, 10am-4pm

OU R 2 N D YE A R JOIN US IN AT OUR NEW LOCATION The Wes Vine Hall, Truscott Reserve, Murdock Street, California Gully (Just Behind The California Gully Shops)

admission $5

Buy a ticket in our raffle to win a beautiful orchid

see our orchid photographic di splay food & refreshments are available

orchid sales

great variety to choose from

Education and potting demonstrations, plus, meet the judges!

For more info call Sam 0448 531 056 to find out more like us on www.facebook.com/BendigoOrchidClub www.oscov.asn.au/boc/shows.html

Specialised limb therapy CENTRAL Victorian Hand Therapy recently welcomed physiotherapist Kathryn Graham to their professional team joining Janelle Kilcullen and Susie Ellis.

“We are always here to help you overcome any injury you may have from a wide spectrum of hand, wrist and elbow issues,” Janelle said.

“Any person who has a problem with any part of their upper limbs, or who needs rehabilitation from surgery or injury may benefit from hand therapy.”

Hand therapists have extensive knowledge in the management and assessment of upper limb injuries, and the qualified staff of Central Victorian Hand Therapy can provide a personalised plan to get you back to maximum mobility sooner.

“Treatment may include massage, exercises to improve movement or strength, dynamic stabilising programs, dry needling, taping and education to help prevent re-injury.

Central Victorian Hand Therapy also specialise in the fabrication of custom made, lightweight thermoplastic casts, ideal for many simple fractures, and painful arthritic joints.

“These splints can be made in one session and in many instances are rebatable through private health cover,” Susie said.

“They are an ideal solution for those who enjoy water sports

HANDS ON: Kathryn Graham, Janelle KilCullen, Susie Ellis from Central Victorian Hand Therapy. and a practical solution for children.”

Central Victorian Hand Therapy liaise closely with doctors, surgeons, physiotherapists and other local allied health professionals.

“This results in us understanding your specific situation and devising the best course of action while ensuring you receive the best possible care and up-to-date information about treatments,” Janelle said.

Central Victorias own Hand Therapy Clinic welcomes Kathryn Graham to the team

Central Victorian Hand Therapy 176 Barnard Street, Bendigo.

Phone 5442 5288. www.centralvichandtherapy.com.au

Hospitable A WAKE should be the time to remember and celebrate the recently departed with family, friends and acquaintances, not catering for unexpected mourners.

Peppergreen Farm Catering’s handson approach and creative flair makes them the perfect choice for your next function, be it corporate event, party or wake.

An extensive menu is always available including a range of locally sourced seasonal produce.

Peppergreen Farm Catering is a social enterprise providing supported employment to people with a disability.

By using Peppergreen Farm Catering you will also be helping a vibrant social enterprise become financially self-sufficient, assisting people with a disability to develop a career while achieving their full potential.

All profits are reinvested back into the organisation to further empower people with a disability.

Phone 5446 1388 or order online at www.peppergreenfarmcatering.com.au

Did you know that your hand and wrist contain over 20 bones 40 muscles?

It is an amazing piece of machinery! When not operating at 100%, it requires experienced, professional care. Hand in hand was established in 2006 due to a need for this high level of care in regional Victoria.

A highly specialised area due to the complex interactions of bones, ligaments, tendons, and soft tissues, our therapists have significant experience in hand & upper limb rehabilitation. Our hand therapists recognise the importance of accurate diagnosis, individualised treatment approaches and specific rehabilitation programs to help you to overcome your injury and get you back to doing all the things you love.

All of our therapists regularly attend professional development events including conferences and workshops, and have presented at a state and national level.

Kathryn joins: Janelle Kilcullen B Physio (Hons) MAHTA, APAM Hand Therapist

Susie Ellis B. OT, Mst Health Science (Ed), Ass MAHTA Hand Therapist

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Making your arrangements easier with a stress free, professional, sensitive service.

To Place an Order Phone 5446 1388 or email www.peppergreenfarmcatering.com.au Discuss your choice of affordable packages starting from $9.40 per person PepperGreen Farm Catering is a social enterprise strengthening our community using innovation, entrepreneurship and trade to create social benefit.

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Your help can make a difference

A PERENNIAL FAVORITE: Samantha Hamilton readying for the annual 2015 Spring Orchid Show.

New venue proves a bonus

THE Baptcare Home-Start Bendigo Family Support Program is currently seeking new volunteers to join its caring team of home visiting mentors.

This worthwhile program, has been working with Bendigo families for more than seven years coordinating homevisiting volunteers, to help support the emotional and practical needs of young families throughout the community.

During the last year 40 families consisting of more than a 100 children, have worked with Bendigo Home-Start mentors who have provided weekly inhome befriending and support.

The Baptcare program is now in need of new volunteers to become part of the Home-Start family in Bendigo.

“We’re looking for more people who are willing to give just two hours a week to work with a family here in Bendigo,” Home-Start Program coordinator Jane Worthington said.

“For the parents this gentle one-onone support means so very much in their journey as a family.”

Recruitment for the next preparation course for new volunteers has started, with an induction course commencing later this month.

BENDIGO Orchid Club’s Annual Spring Orchid Show was a huge success last year.

“Being our first year at the new location, we’ve had a few things to iron out with the soccer club, so this year’s show promises to be even bigger and better,” Bendigo Orchid Club’s committee member Sam Hamilton said.

“We have much more room for our displays, member photography exhibition and of course our ever popular sales table of well priced, quality plants.”

The Bendigo Orchid Club thanked the Eaglehawk Soccer Club and the City of Greater Bendigo who were a great help during the shows relocation phase last year.

“Last year’s show saw many more individual displays by our club members and we’re expecting the same again this year, judging by the amount of plants our members are bringing along to our monthly meetings,” Sam said.

“The show is just off Eaglehawk Road, behind the California Gully shops opposite Fitzy’s hardware, there will be many signs out, so finding us will be easy.”

Bendigo Orchid Club’s Annual Spring Orchid Show at the Wes Vine Hall, Truscott Reserve, Murdock Street, California Gully will run for three days starting Friday, October 2.

Food and refreshments will be available, raffles and demonstrations.

Entry is $5 and plant sales are cash only.

POTS ON HIGH

If you have a regular two hours to spare, would enjoying working directly with young families and can see the value

of being a support mentor then phone Jane Worthington on 5441 1047 for further information.

ASSISTANCE NEEDED: Jane Worthington and Baptcare Bendigo are on the lookout for volunteers.

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They can also incorporate a tipper unit and under-tray drawers if needed.

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UMPING Castles were once the domain of children but not any more, thanks to Bendigo Castle King who have expanded their inflatable realm to cater for all ages.

Whether for birthday parties, company functions or promotional events Bendigo Castle King has a range of jumping castles to suit every occasion.

“We’ve recently bought two new castles that are sure to be popular,” Bendigo Castle King’s Susan said.

“These new castles are ideal for teenagers or for those who want to join in the fun with or without their children.”

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Safety is always a big consideration with Bendigo Castle King instructing all clients in the correct operation procedure.

“When someone selects one of our castles, we transport it and set it up showing them how to operate it while explaining all the safety procedures,” Susan said.

Castles can be booked for four or eight hours for private or public use – however constant supervision is required when erected for public use.

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HERE is a tile outlet in town that will save you a fortune.

Whether you’re in the trade or a DIY, the Tiles Direct Clearance Outlet can save you plenty of money.

And now is the ideal opportunity with plenty of stock on hand.

These are not seconds or rejects but production run ends or discontinued lines at very low prices.

They have quality floor tiles from just $8 a metre with wall tiles starting from just $12 and a variety of mosaics to choose from.

At Tiles Direct new stock arrives all the time so go in and have a look at the latest deliveries.

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adhesives, grout, and accessories enabling you to get all your tiling supplies at the one stop.

They have a tile cutter and grout remover for hire at very competitive rates.

Come in and let the staff show you how easy it is to use a tile levelling system.

Try it yourself in store.

The friendly and helpful staff are there to help make your selection an easy process, with lots of good ideas and free advice.

Tiles Direct opens Monday to Saturday from 8.30am.

Tiles Direct Clearance Outlet adjacent to Tuddenham’s Carpet Court and World of Tiles at 32 Humme Place, just across from Hume and Iser. Phone 5443 1011.

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

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Sarges Aviation

IF you’re looking for personal and calm flying instruction the person you want is Graeme Sergeant.

Graeme is a qualified Chief Flying Instructor (CFI) who has been flying since 1965.

That equates to 50 years of experience and thousands of hours of flying time.

His qualifications enable him to teach you flying at a high skill level. His emphasis is on safety and giving you the confidence to

True Brew

TRUE Brew established in 2011 provide their clients with whatever they want when it comes to beer including an alcoholic ginger beer.

You can experience coming out to the brewery and getting involved in the brewing process, personalise your beer with your own label, mix up a slab of different beers or get supplies to make up your own beer here or at home.

True Brew have it all when it

Midland Irrigation Midland Irrigation is one of Victoria’s longest operating and largest pumping, turf watering and irrigation specialists.

Midland Irrigation is excited to welcome back Scott Morton as store manager. Scott has continued to work within the water industry over the past five years and brings with him even more experience and knowledge.

Scott says, “I am very impressed with the growth and

enjoy your training experience.

Graeme can also conduct exams and flying tests to issue a pilot certificate.

He uses a Tecnan light sports aircraft for training.

A full flying lesson takes approximately 1.5 to 2 hours. This includes personal one-on-one instruction in the air as well as on the ground pre-flight and after flight briefings.

However you only pay for

the time in the aircraft, ground briefings are FREE! The minimum age for training is 15 years and there is no maximum age limit, provided you meet the medical requirements.

A minimum of 20 hours is required in flight training in RAA (including five hours solo).

Brian can help you achieve your lifelong dream of flying.

Phone 0427 217 112 www.sargesaviation.com.au

comes to the beer. Brothers Lachy and Cam Poyser have secured the services of Master Brewer Sean, from Saskatchewan, Canada, who will guide you through the whole brewing process ensuring you of an enjoyable, thirst quenching experience.

“Customers can come out and brew their own beer using our commercial grade brewing equipment,” Lachy said.

“We now have 200 different

styles to choose from, ranging from styles similar to VB and Carlton Draught to James Squire golden ales and Fat Yak styles.”

“At the end of the process you can even personalise your custom brewed beer with your own label and it’s still more affordable than if you went to a bottle shop.”

expansion Midland has achieved while staying true to their core values of offering the best customer service and the largest product range.”

As we are coming into summer water efficiency comes to mind for keeping our gardens looking great, stock watering and for the upcoming fire season. At Midland Irrigation they know how important it is to have your pump operating when you need it.

Midland Irrigation also welcomes Matthew Hind as head pump mechanic. A qualified diesel mechanic, Matthew also grew up on the land and understands the importance of having reliable pumps and a reliable source of irrigation.

Harrison 4 Wheel Drive Centre ONE of the great Aussie pastimes is heading out bush in a fourwheel drive. But before you embark on your big trip you want to make sure your vehicle is expertly serviced. Harrison’s provide a full range of major and minor servicing and all hand book servicing on new and older model four-wheel drives. Their repair service includes engines, axle bearings, differentials and gearbox overhauls.

Harrisons can also advise you about the condition of your accessories, do repairs and recommend new accessories where necessary.

Their mechanics enjoy advising their customers on how to best prepare their vehicles for their next big adventure.

As such they fit appropriate accessories which include Engel fridges, winches, Rhino racks, bull bars, suspension work and

97 Beischer Street, East Bendigo Phone 5442 9432 www.truebrewbendigo.com.au

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modifications, dual batteries, electric brake units and Uniden and Icom Communication. You can have every confidence that Paul and his mechanics will send you outback in a safe and trustworthy vehicle.

They will even give you advice about various trip options and help you plan them.

148 Murphy Street, Bendigo Phone 5442 4184 www.harrison4wdcentre.com.au

Bendigo Forklift Hire & Services Pty Ltd BENDIGO Forklift Hire & Service and their helpful staff have been lifting the load for the last 26 years, according to director Rodney Floyd.

As well as being an authorised Mitsubishi forklift dealer, Bendigo Forklift Hire & Service specialises in new and used forklift sales while also offering long or short term forklift hire, along with a complete range of pallet handling equipment.

“We’re locally owned and only use local suppliers when available,” Rodney said.

“We believe in supporting businesses that support us.”

They even have the manpower to provide casual hire of truck, forklift and driver if required.

Included in their operations is a 24-hour on-call break down service with on-site servicing and repairs when required .

They carry out safety

inspections and make sure you comply with current OH&S regulations . They can transport your forklift if necessary and stock a full range of forklift accessories.

Most assuring for customers these services are backed by consistent, professional help and advice.

Cnr Jewell Rd and Murphy St, Bendigo Phone 5441 4286 or 0408 507 123 www.bendigoforklift.com.au

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Bendigo Windows THAT Bendigo is a thriving, independent city is evident when you look at the variety and standard of businesses that are thriving here.

One prime example is Bendigo Windows, a modern and successful company which has been operating in Bendigo for over 25 years.

An indication of the range of their supplies include residential windows, shop fronts, bi-fold doors, sliding and stacking doors, thermal break windows and doors, energy

NS Engineering

NS Engineering and their helpful staff have been part of Bendigo manufacturing scene since 1979, manufacturing and repairing a wide range of equipment and parts for industrial, commercial and domestic applications.

Today under Ben Scott’s managerial direction, the staff of qualified fitters, machinists and apprentices complete a diverse range of projects in their large workshop.

Custom Coffees

WITH the exponential increase in sales of ever improving home espresso machines comes the need for local fresh artisan coffees to complete the experience.

For too long supermarkets have been selling poor quality, stale coffee; it’s time to take your home machine to the next level by using beautifully crafted fresh coffee.

For nearly 15 years, Custom Coffees have been selling Award Winning artisan coffees not

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efficient glass (including double glazing) shower screens, robes and mirrors, timber windows and French doors.

With more than 20 staff, Bendigo Windows is generally known as one of the first ports of call for local and central Victorian builders.

Being locally owned, Bendigo Windows knows their reputation is always on the line and they make sure that customers receive

immediate support and assistance.

All products are tested through the National Association Testing Authorities ensuring that clients receive the best possible product that money can buy. They are also independently tested to meet the Bushfire Attack Level rating standards.

“We can turn our hands to everything and anything, including mig, tig, arc and oxy welding,” Ben said, who incidentally completed his own apprenticeship at NS Engineering years ago.

NS Engineering strive to provide a prompt and professional service for the mining, agricultural, earth moving, automotive and manufacturing sectors every Monday to Friday from 8am.

“We have the expertise and the

machinery to complete all your CNC machining, turning, milling, drilling, surface grinding and tooling needs.”

‘No job is too big or too small,” Ben said. “We supply the same attention to detail to every job be it for the home handyman through to mining and construction industry.”

only to hundreds of cafes and restaurants, but over the counter sales as well to the Bendigo general public.

Come in and we’ll guide you through more than 22 different blends including fairtrade, organic and even decaffeinated coffees for your espresso machine, filter or stove top appliances.

Nespresso capsule machine?

We cater for those too, filled with our beautiful coffee to get

the best coffee experience from your Nespresso capsule machine.

Come in and taste different, fresh award winning coffee and make your coffee at home. Custom Coffees, central Victoria’s first coffee roaster, have been operating since 2001.

The Endeavour Foundation THE Bendigo community keeps getting better at recycling – a fact which keeps 32 workers busy at Endeavour Foundation’s Bendigo East recycling plant.

In a win for everyone, more than 17,000 tonnes of paper, cardboard, plastic, glass and other recyclables otherwise destined for landfill, are sorted, baled and readied for renewal.

The plant employs 22 people with a disability who hand-sort

68 tonnes of recyclables every working day of the year.

That task is made easier when householders make sure that only recyclable material is put in their coloured top recycle bins.

But there’s more work to do, which is why Endeavour Foundation now offers secure document destruction and commercial recycling collection.

“Our productivity has improved so now we are looking at other

Penno Smash Repairs PENNO Smash Repairs are celebrating 10 years in the automotive accident repair business in the Central Victorian region. And during this time they have built an enviable reputation based on quality, professional service.

Penno Smash Repairs are a preferred insurance repairer for all major insurance and fleet companies offering a 24/7 accident and breakdown towing service along with free on-site quotes with no booking required.

“Offering drive-in quotes to customers really takes the work out of getting an estimate, particularly for insurance purposes,” owner Sara Penno said.

“Customers can also can take advantage of our low cost courtesy cars or utilise our free shuttle bus service once they drop their car off.”

At Penno Smash repairs they strive to make the whole repair process as stress free as possible with their award winning staff taking pride in all their

workmanship.

All accident repairs have a full life time guarantee on all structural repairs and paintwork – for as long as you own the vehicle.

“Our second to none customer service also includes a comprehensive detail of vehicles, inside and out prior to pickup,” Sara added.

11-13 Piper Road, Bendigo East Phone 5442 1700 www.pennosmashrepairs.com.au

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ways to expand our operation and support business and commercial recycling,” Dean Smith, Endeavour Foundation’s Bendigo Business Service Manager said.

“Our service gives people with a disability training, skills and regular work, and also helps promote sustainability,” he said.

New commercial clients receive a five per cent discount on their first month’s collection fee.

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School holidays Ironbark Horse Riding Centre Fun for everyone!

School Holiday Program: $55 per child (5+yrs) includes mounted games, trail rides, lunch, gift for every child to take home and much more.

Gold panning now available Pony Rides, Trail Rides, Private Lessons for the whole Family.

Open 7 Days Specialising in beginners Ironbark Riding Centre. 189 Watson St, Bendigo Bookings call 0427 084 437 or 5436 1565

Get on down to Lansell Square SNAPPY DUO: Croc Stars Karen and Derek Ingham.

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FUN filled and action packed September is scheduled for Lansell Square these school holidays.

Children can join in the fun at the Grow Pizza Herbs Workshop, where they can decorate their own pot, plant the parsley and basil seeds, then take them home to watch them grow.

Children will also receive a pizza recipe, so they can make their very own pizza using their own home-grown herbs.

The Grow Pizza Herbs Workshop will be held daily, from Monday, September 21 until Friday, September 25 between 11am and 2pm.

And if a Pizza workshop is not enough, children can also get up close to some of Australia’s unbelievable reptiles.

Lansell Square welcomes Derek and Karen Ingham from Croc Stars back to Lansell for a week of exciting and informative shows.

Children will take a fascinating journey

hands on fun at bendigo pottery MAKE A POT…

Mould the clay on the wheel.

Every day at 10, 11, 12, 1.30, 2.30, 3.30 Cost: $15 per ½ hour (Optional glaze & fire $10 per pot) Bookings essential (min. age 6 yrs)

paint a plate or mug…

Weekdays at 11am, 1pm and 3pm Cost: $18 per artist (Glazing & firing included) Bookings essential (all ages)

Be a Sculptor …

Pick up a clay kit any time Cost: $4 (all ages)

Open 9am to 5pm daily

146 Midland Hwy, Epsom Ph 5448 4404 www.bendigopottery.com.au

FREE SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN! WEEK 1 GROW PIZZA HERBS WORKSHOP

Kids can decorate their own pot, plant the parsley and basil seeds, then take their herbs home to watch them grow. Kids will also receive a pizza recipe, so they can make their very own pizza using their herbs.

Monday 21 to Friday 25 September 11.00am to 2.00pm daily

WEEK 2 CROC STARS REPTILE SHOW The Crocs are back! See some of Australia’s incredible reptiles in an informative, exciting FREE show for all ages!

Tueday 29 September to Friday 2 October 11.00am and 1.00pm daily 267 High Street, Kangaroo Flat VIC 3555 T 03 5447 8111 facebook.com/LansellSquare www.lansellsquare.com.au

FUN FOR THE KIDS!

and learn about Australian reptiles and perhaps take advantage of the photograph opportunity at the end of each show.

The Croc Stars Reptile Show starts next Tuesday, September 29 with one-hour shows at 11am and 1pm daily, near Kmart until Friday, October 2.

By simply shopping at Lansell Square from Monday, September 14 to Sunday, October 25, customers also have the chance to drive away in a brand new car, thanks to Poyser Motor Group.

To enter, customers simply need to spend $10 or more at any café or takeaway food store, or $30 or more at Woolworths, Coles, Kmart or any participating specialty store.

On Sunday, October 25 one lucky winner will be drawn to claim either a Nissan Micra ST or a Holden Barina Spark.

Visit www.lansellsquare.com.au for further details or sign up for news and offers.

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Make your own fun

HESE school holidays children can make their own celebrity puppet in an exciting hands-on craft workshop at the Bendigo Visitor Centre.

Inspired by their favourite characters from popular movies, books, fairy tales or their own imaginary figures, children can create their own special stick puppet to take home.

Starting with a simple wooden spoon, children will have fun exploring costume design and stick puppet-making using a combination of painting, sewing and collage to create their unique puppet personalities.

Using colourful textured fabrics, ribbons, wool, pipe cleaners and sequins

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in a variety of ways, children can dress and decorate their special puppets to play with at home.

These one hour workshops are ideal for children aged four to 10 years and are being held next Wednesday, September 23 and Wednesday, September 30 from 10.30am.

The cost is $6 per child which will include all materials, all children must be accompanied by an adult.

Bookings are essential as the number of places are limited.

Please phone 5434 6060 to make your booking today.

The Bendigo Visitor Centre located at the old Post Office Building, 51 to 67 Pall Mall, Bendigo.

SASSY CELEBRITIES AND MORSE CODE AT THE BENDIGO VISITOR CENTRE SASSY CELEBRITIES

Make your own sassy celebrity puppet based on your favourite movie or book character this holiday-time at the Bendigo Visitor Centre.Create a puppet personality using a wooden spoon decorated with a choice of colourful fabrics, paint and glittery trims. All materials will be provided. Come along and join in the fun!

Aimed at children aged 4 - 10 years.

An adult must accompany children.

Cost: $6 per child Time: 10.30am – 11.30am (1 hour) Dates: Wednesday 23rd September 2015 Wednesday 30th September 2015 Bookings essential! Limited places available.

Phone 5434 6060

MORSE CODE

SEND A TELEGRAM USING MORSE CODE

Surprise someone special this September holidays with a memorable telegram message delivered to the door Australia-wide. Our local telegraphic experts will show you how your message is converted into this fascinating secret code!

Cost: $2 per message Demonstrations: Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays during the school holidays Time: 10am – 1pm

BENDIGO VISITOR CENTRE

51-67 Pall Mall, Bendigo (Former Historic Post Office) P: 5434 6060 E: tourism@bendigo.vic.gov.au W: www.bendigotourism.com

STIRRING PERFORMANCE: With your very own spoon puppet.

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LocalClassifieds BOOK YOUR SPACE NOW! • Phone Jacinta on 5440 2514 or 1300 558 385 HEALTH SERVICES

HEALTH & SPIRITUALITY

HYPNOSIS

CRYSTAL GRID

Quit smoking, Drinking, Gambling, Nail biting, Lose weight. Dip. of Clin.

Hyp. Phone Trevor now on: 0417 156 313

TRAINING & EDUCATION

SHORT COURSES

Holistic Healing Practitioner & Worshop teacher. Phone Michelle 0429 043 923

MASSAGE

We’re at Eaglehawk 9.30 - 1.30 or 5.30 - 9.30 Station INTRO TO HOSPITALITY 08 OCT RSA 14 OCT Cost $85

Taster x 10 Thursdays $60 CONC. $130 FULL (Inc. bonus RSA & Food Hygiene)

Support your local business 1 hour Relaxation Massage $50 Call Maxine 0418 369-685 to book in now!

INTRO TO MYOB 13 OCT Taster x 8 Tuesdays $150 CONC. $240 FULL

ENROL NOW. PHONE: 5446 3477 www,ontrack.vic.edu.au New courses commencing regularly

Hyatt Club Massage

PUBLIC NOTICES

Winter Special

30% OFF ALL MASSAGES

133-135 High St Kangaroo Flat Telephone: 5447 4218 Appointment only, conditions apply

ROMANS 6:22 But now that you have been set free from sin and have become servants of God, the benefit you receive leads to holiness, and the result is eternal life.

The Bendigo & District

PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

WINTER SPECIAL High St Massage Shop 10% OFF all massages

AGM & EDUCATION NIGHT 6pm Thurs 24th September Guest Speaker: David Heath ‘Advancements in Prostate Health’

43 High Street, Bendigo Ph: (03) 5442 6768

Bull St Massage Shop 10% OFF for all massages 49 Bull Street, Bendigo Ph: (03) 5441 8839 Appointment only. Conditions apply.

Who’s

new IVY ALEXIS MILLARD

Bendigo Community Health 3 Seymoure St, Eaglehawk

CHARLOTTE EDEN FANNING

TUTORING PIANO LESSONS

Learn to play the Piano with highly qualified dedicated caring teacher.

All ages, Spring Gully Ph 0400 483 363 or 5441 4131 Glennys Koetsveld T.MUS.A, T.A., M.I.M.T., A.MUS.A.THEORY

FRIENDSHIP BORED WATCHING TV??

Experience Bendigo's varied cuisines with our Tuesday night 50 PLUS SINGLES DINNER GROUP Ph Ray 5446 1817 Or Mary 5444 0221

PERSONALS GENUINE gent 60's seeks sincere lady to explore love, laughter and romance, view to permanent relationship.

Write to: Charles, PO Box 152, Golden Square, VIC 3555

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

DRAWING LESSONS Spring Gully, Adults:Tues:10-11.30am Children: Tues 4-5.30pm Phone Cheryle Ludbey: 0429 430 819

PERSONAL TRAINING SESSIONS I come to you Ph 0400 662 105 WANTED STALL HOLDERS, Saturday 17th October. Trash & Treasure at Woodvale Hall, 10 mins to E/hawk.

Last year, 43 sites. Ph 5446 7802

PUBLIC NOTICES

what’s on...

Friday, September 18 Sidewalk Astronomy: 6.30 pm to 8pm, Discovery Science and Technology Centre. 7 Railway Place. $2. Details: 5447 7690.

Charity Golf day: Belvoir Park Golf Club.

Entries can be registered or for further information to theratcliffes15@gmail.com Saturday, September 19 Trivia Night: $10 a person, 8 people max.

7pm at St Mary’s Anglican Church, 193 High Street, Kangaroo Flat. Details: 0408 653 497.

Poultry auction: Bendigo showgrounds poultry pavilion, Holmes Road, Bendigo.

Bookings for pens needed, arrive 8am to 10am. Bidding starts 11am. Details: 0419 340 277.

Dinki Di Old Time Ball: 7pm until late at Eaglehawk Hall. Emu Creek Bush Band and the Gay Charmers. $25 at the door. Dress formal, semi formal or period. email: secretary@ bendigobushdance.org.au.

Dance: Spring Gully Hall from 8pm to midnight. Music by Rod McKenzie, a good program and home cooked supper. $9.

Proceeds to various charities. Details: 5444 2953.

Kooyoora Wildflower Show: 9.30am to 5pm. An extensive display of local wildflowers. Special free evening session 7.30pm to 11.30pm, Wings over Kooyoora. Individual day session tickets: Adults $5. Entry fee includes cost of bus tours.

Saturday and Sunday, September 19 /20 Come and Try Golf Croquet: 9.45am to 12pm. Eaglehawk Croquet Club. Details: 5447 2610 or www.croquetvic.asn.au/Eaglehawk Sunday, September 20 Heartbeat Bendigo meeting: 2pm at the

OSCAR VINCENT PANNELL

in association with KLFM radio 96.5FM

Uniting Church hall in Chum Street. Guest speaker is bush poet Tim Jones. Details: 5447 7930.

Bendigo Record, Comic and Toy Fair: Bendigo Expo Centre in the Showgrounds.

Bendigo Family History Group: 1.30pm in the meeting room at the Bendigo Library, 259 Hargreaves Street.

Monday, September 21 Strathfieldsaye Community engagement meeting: The meeting provides residents the opportunity to discuss and raise issues with councillors. City of Greater Bendigo Eppalock ward councillors Rod Campbell, Mark Weragoda and Helen Leach will be in attendance.

The meeting will take place from 7pm to 8.30pm at the Strathfieldsaye Shire Hall.

Sunday, October 4 Cars and coffee: Car enthusiasts are invited to bring along their street machines, classic cars, hot rods or bikes, or simply come down to check out the cars at the inaugural ‘Cars and Coffee’ at the Boathouse Café carpark, Daylesford. There is a minimum gold coin entry with all proceeds going to Daylesford Hospital. Coffee and brekkie will be available from the Boat House Café. Details: 0400 482 427.

Wedderburn motorcycle only swap meet: 9am. Veteran, vintage, classic and modern parts and machines. Camping overnight on the grounds is permitted on Saturday night.

Bookings not required. Racecourse Road (Korong Vale Rd). Details: 0417 058 545.

Tuesday, September 22 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, 8 Olinda Street. Details: 0448 052 769.

KIARA MAY TROLLOP

was born at

was born at

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St John of God

Bendigo Health

St John of God

September 12, 2015 3496 grams Daughter of Corinne

September 16, 2015 3130 grams

September 15, 2015 3980 grams Daughter of Jahn and

Leversha and Michael

Son of Reine and Damien

Ash Trollop of North

Fanning of Junortoun.

Pannell of Flora HIll.

Bendigo.

TEDDY TERRENCE NALLY

LUCY LEVERSHA

LILLIANA CHEREE MURPHY

was born at

was born at

was born at

was born at

St John of God

St John of God

St John of God

Bendigo Health

September 8, 2015

September 15, 2015

September 11, 2015 3560 grams Daughter of Jess

September 6, 2015 3354 grams

3602 grams

3028 grams

Daughter of Brodi and

Daughter of Aleisha

and Adam Millard

Son of Kara and Brent

Ben Leversha of Boort.

Mackaway and Tyson

of Maiden Gully.

Nally of Strathdale.

Sister for Abby.

Murphy of Bendigo.

To purchase a baby photo please visit www.newbendigophotos.com BRODIE DOUGLAS BOWYER

AYLAH JAYDE KINNIBURGH

was born at

was born at

Bendigo Health September 14, 2015 3490 grams Son of Maddy Greenwood and Wayne

Bendigo Health September 15, 2015

was born at

was born at Bendigo Health

September 14, 2015 3070 grams Daughter of Elly

Kinniburgh of Bendigo.

ALESHA KHANDAKAR AYRA

Bendigo Health

Daughter of Sheridan

Bowyer of Axedale.

Brother for Jayda.

STELLA JOAN OSBORNE

September 15, 2015 3111 grams Daughter of Afroz Hema and MD Badsha

and Dale Osborne of

Hasan of Golden Square.

Maldon. Sister for Chloe.

Sister for Ayman.

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EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction

Healing Minds Psychology

EARN EXTRA CASH FOR XMAS

8 week evidence-based meditation program 8 x 2.5hr sessions plus 1 x full-day retreat

are looking for Registered Psychologists to work in schools in the Bendigo region.

Flexible working hours are available Please forward your CV to:

www.openground.com.au

Bendigo Spa 11, Mondays 12 - 2.30pm Begins Oct 19.

Earlybird (by Oct 9th) $399 Concession / $499 Full Maggie O’Shea MA, BSW, MAASW Ph 0457 389 433 maggie@mindfulcounselling.com.au

Deliver & Collect Catalogues.

No Outlay Phone or Text Ila:

0402 037 117

Long Gully Neighbourhood Centre: 2 Humboldt Drive. 5442 1165. Wednesday morning (bread only).

Saltworks Pantry: 63 High St, Eaglehawk (Eaglehawk Anglican Church). 0458 018 083. Pantry Tuesday 1pm-4pm, Wednesday 10am–4pm (not through January).

St Vincent de Paul: 16 Hopetoun St Bendigo.

5443 5688 Kangaroo Flat – 117 High Street. 5447 9800 UnitingCare Emergency Relief Centres: Bendigo – 25 Forrest St. 5443 4972. Mon/Tue/ Thur/Fri 10am-12.15pm and 1.30pm-3.45pm.

Kangaroo Flat – Uniting Church Cnr. Church and Camp sts. 5443 5458. Tuesday and Friday 9amnoon.

Victory Op Shop: 10am-4pm weekdays. 110 Garsed St. Bendigo. 5443 5998.

$10,000 to $100,000 per year Packages start from only $6,000 Conditions apply. For a free info pack, Call Tony Kearney: 03 9330 2274

www.cleantastic.com

TRAVEL

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For information please call 1300 732 725

EMPLOYMENT

FREE Pickup/Return Service from: Bendigo Railway Station, Eaglehawk, Golden Square, Kangaroo Flat & White Hills

PART-TIME POSITION

Food distribution:

Commercial Cleaning Franchise Revenue guaranteed for 2 years

Earn $500 - $6,000 plus per month Part/Full Time.

Full training and ongoing support provided. www.workhome4you.com

employment@healingmindspsychology.com.au

Graphic Designer FR DMP RFMSE

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

CLASSIFIEDS • 35 A HOME BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

Bendigo’s most read newspaper, the Bendigo Weekly requires the services of a part time Graphic Designer (Tuesday-Thursday inclusive) to join our busy pre-press production department.

4 d Spring Sensation: Sep 28 …………………….....……… $970 P/P $950 3 d Griffith Festival of Gardens: Oct 16 ................................$640 P/P $630

We are looking for a person with experience and versatility.

The successful applicant will be able to handle pressure and tight deadlines, will have good knowledge of ad design and layout and be proficient in the use of the latest versions of Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat.

You will work well in a team environment and maintain keen attention to detail.

5 d Flinders Island: Oct 19.............................$2895 P/P $2875 5 d King Island: Oct 20..............................Ad $1950 P/P $1930 7 d Nelson Bay - Hunter Valley: Oct 21..........Ad $1640 P/P $1620

Salary to be negotiated according to experience.

Please provide a letter of application and resume to:

14 d Tasmania Springtime Tours: Oct 26 ……….….….….. $4200 P/P $4180

Production Manager Bendigo Weekly PO Box 324 Bendigo 3552 or email production@bendigopublishing.com

5 d Christmas in Merimbula: Dec 23 …………….…….. Ad $1350 P/P $1325 5 d New Year’s Eve in Glenelg: Dec 29 …………….…. Ad $1350 P/P $1325 8 d Tamworth Music Festival: Jan 18 …………………..………… Ad $1890 6 d Gippsland Lakes & River Cruise: Feb 19 …….…….. Ad $2440 P/P $2420

Applications close Monday, September 28, 2015.

14 d Tasmania – Heritage Highlights: Apr 4 ……..….… Ad $4390 P/P $4375 9 d The Forgotten Corner: Apr 11………………...……. Ad $2395 P/P $2365

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10 d Tasmania Autumn Tour: Apr 8 ……………...……. Ad $3570 P/P $3550 5 d Batemans Bay: Apr 18 …………………….………. Ad $1100 P/P $1080

Community Meals and Soup Kitchens Bendigo Community Health Soup Kitchen: 171 Hargreaves St, Bendigo. 5448 1600. Every Thursday 4pm-4.45pm. (In the arcade near Café De Mille) Bendigo Baptist Community Care: Life Essentials: 214 Hargreaves St, Bendigo 3550.

5441 4747. Every Tuesday 7.45am.

Salvation Army: 66-71 Mundy Street, Bendigo. Every Sunday 4.30pm. 0458 600 412.

Eaglehawk Community House: (during school terms). 19 Bright Street, Eaglehawk. 5446 8322.

Every Monday 10.30am (morning tea). Fortnightly Tuesday noon (phone before). Every Tuesday 6pm.

Kangaroo Flat Uniting Church: Cnr Church and Camp sts. K Flat. 5447 9998. Community lunch fourth Wednesday of month, February to October , except July, noon. Cost $5.

Our Shed: 14 Sailors Gully Rd, Eaglehawk - 5446 8813. Every Friday 7.30am.November – April 14 Sailors Gully Rd, Eaglehawk May – October 63 High St Eaglehawk (Anglican church hall) Kangaroo Flat Soup Kitchen: Rotary Gateway Park.

Every Wednesday in March, 6pm-7pm Saltworks Community Meal: 63 High St, Eaglehawk (Eaglehawk Anglican Church). 0458 018 083.

Every Friday 5.45pm (not through January or public holidays).

St Liborius Parish Centre: 50 Panton St, Eaglehawk. 5446 8235. Tuesday 11.30am (during school terms).

EMPLOYMENT

10 d Gold Coast: May 30 ……………………………... Ad $2599 P/P $2579

JOIN THE WEEKLY WALKERS TEAM

10 d Cape York: Jun 20 …………………………...……………... Ad $6150 9 d Coffs Harbour – Port Macquarie: Aug 22 ……...…… Ad $2300 P/P $2280

All International Tours Include Flights & Most Meals 13 d DISCOVER THAILAND: Jan 29, 2016 ……....………………… $4450 10 d NORFOLK ISLAND: Mar 3, 2016……………………...........…$3890 19 d NEW ZEALAND: Mar 7, 2016 ………….....………………….. $5475

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

17 d CHINA – See the best of China: May 4, 2016….....…………...$6995 18 d SOUTH AFRICAN TREASURE: Jul 16, 2016..….....………….. $7100 P/P = Past/Pensioner *Prices based on Twin Share (other Options available)

35 McDonald Street, Numurkah 3636

Register your interest now – for an application form,

Toll Free: 1800 033 068

Phone 5440 2529

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2015 DAY TRIPS Departing from Bendigo

Bridge the Gap of Loneliness

19 Wheeler St, Shepparton BENDIGO PICK UPS PROVIDED

Become a Volunteer with Compeer and help change a life

2015 TOURS

TRAVELLERS XMAS PARTY- BAROOGA

MILDURA COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL

Sun 13th Dec Entertained by Rodney Vincent........$75

5 Days 25th Sept ......................................$950 t/s

TESSELAARS TULIP FESTIVAL - DANDENONG

SNOWY MOUNTAINS

Friday 25th Sept ..............................................$70 EMU BOTTOM HOMESTEAD Wed 14th Oct .................................................$80 MYSTERY TRIP Thurs 26th Nov ................................................$85

1 hour a week is all that is needed to improve the quality of life and self-esteem of adults with a diagnosed mental illness through one-to-one friendship with a caring volunteer.

Don’t worry, we’ll be with you each step of the way: • Obligation free info sessions • Free training • Ongoing support

Call Sandra on 5443 0240 Compeer.bendigo@svdp-vic.org.au

7 d Outback South Australia – Lake Eyre: June 20 …...... Ad $2450 P/P $2425

Earn extra cash and keep fit!

VOLUNTEERS

..My days are lonely ..I have nothing to look forward to ..I feel so isolated ..I have no friends

7 d Spirit of the Murray: May 1 …………..……………. Ad $2400 P/P $2380

2016 DAY TRIPS

6 Days 26th Oct .....................................$1395 t/s GIPPSLAND TOUR 4 Days 27th Oct .......................................$750 t/s WARNAMBOOL - PORTLAND - GREAT OCEAN 4 Days 10th Nov ......................................$750 t/s HUNTER VALLEY - Christmas Lights at Gardens 7 Days 15th Nov ....................................$1750 t/s COOMA - New Year Tour - Snowy Mountains 4 Days 30th Dec.......................................$850 t/s

FULL LIST OF TRIPS OUT NOW

SOUND OF MUSIC - Regent Theatre

TASTE OF TASMANIA TOUR

Wed 20th July ..........................Ad $150 Con $125

9 Days 27h April ....................................$2250 t/s

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Services Offered A-Z WELDING

TIG, MIG, Stick 27 years experience. Free Quotes. Mobile Service Ph Phil 0412 541 671

A. FRANCIS BRICKLAYING

CONCRETER

BRICKLAYER Tradesman, houses, sml jobs, fences, letter boxes, BBQs & block work. Good Rates. Ph 0490 251 269

CONCRETING

CARPENTER

Builds pizza ovens, letter boxes, houses & more.

Phone 0497 112 867

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

AVAILABLE NOW LAWN MOWING

CARPENTER

Rubbish/Garden Waste Removal, Whipper Snipping.Flat Pack Assembly Spring Gully based.

Call Kevin 5443 5854 BATHROOM RENOVATIONS Complete bathroom makeovers & alterations.

34 yrs exp by qual tradesman.

Servicing Bendigo - Castlemaine & surrounding districts.

FREE Quote phone Rod Cox 0419 267 672 or 4406 6019.

BLOCKED DRAINS Same day service Ph 1800 630 922 BOOKKEEPING/BAS $65 p/hour + GST Call Rhonda on: 5435 3478 or email: busybeebookkeeping.vic @gmail.com

BRICKLAYER AVAILABLE All types of jobs, Big & Small, House to Garden.

Phone Will 5447 2185 or 0409 352 374

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

Ph 5446 7057 or 0418 370 917.

BRICKLAYER Qualified & experienced, all types of brick work, will travel Phone: 0428 440 896

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

Specialising in herritiage building & owner builder jobs, all work guarentee call Shane 0408 120 884

Cameron Concrete Domestic & Commercial.

For all your concrete requirements..

Call Rod 0400 611 016 Free Quotes & advice.

30 years experience

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

CAR REMOVALS KNIFE SHARPENING Ph 0402 775 329

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

COMPUTER SICK?

Slow start up?

Internet buggy?

Kids killed the computer again?

On site tune up for that troublesome computer.

Ph. 0415 036 568 Pensioner Disc. Avail.

CONCRETER

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

Seniors Discount Free quotes.

Ph. 0422 424 348.

Traditional Water Stone, Commercial and Domestic.

Mr Lees Knife Sharpening Phone 0458 804 287

Lawn Mowing, Whipper Snipping $35 per hr / $30 pen (inc. take away clippings).

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

NO tyres or rock/clean fill.

Cash only Ph Mick 0407 448 249

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

From $35 p/hour Ph Tony 0412 824 690

LAWN MOWER REPAIRS

CONCRETER

Driveways, Sheds Paths, Crossovers etc.

40 years experience Free Quotes

Ph. 0428 381 925

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

Bendigo Onsite Servicing Ph 0438 544 789

LAWN Mowing & Gardening. Honest and reliable service. Phone Philip: 0428 477 257 LAWNS, TREES, HEDGES and shrubs cut and trimmed.

Rubbish Removed, & Free quotes.

Phone Ron 5446 9833

LAWN MOWING Ride on Mowing Experienced Call Mick 0439 433 057 OASIS GARDEN & MOWING SERVICES waste removal, edging, pruning & weeding, free quote, reasonable rates, pens disc avail.

Phone 0402 772 712

PAINTING & DECORATING Interiors, exteriors, free quotes, no job too small, Over 45yrs experience.

Phone 0407 412 977 Colin Wright

PANEL BEATING Spray painting, rust repairs.

25 yrs experience, cheap rates. Ph 5443 1710 or 0401 915 906.

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

• Holes Patched • Renovations • Painting

TILER

PLASTER

All types of plastering.

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

Ph. Brian 0407 679 618

0448 713 499

LocalClassifieds

$3.00

POST HOLES

Millers Holes Mobile 0418 510 217.

per line

(5 LINE MINIMUM)

1300 558 385

START 2 FINISH CONCRETING

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

House & shed slabs, paths, driveways & patios, all decorative concreting, free quote Ph Jamie 0409 472 164

Wall & Floor Tiler

Digger Service

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

Ph: Glenn or Donna

5446 7163 or 0418 510 074

0499 600 578

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING COM PET RATE ITIVE S

• Laser Levelled Site cuts • Landscaping • Driveways • Backyard clean-ups • Postholes • Trenching 1.7 & 5.5 ton excav, Skidsteer and Truck available

Call Clint 0427 349 549

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

ANTENNAS

AIR CONDITIONING

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

BRAD’S Digital TV Antenna Installations ANTENNA New Home Installations TV Wall Mounting SERVICE

BENDIGO

Bobcat & Tipper Hire

Additional TV Outlets 20 years’ Experience Quality Work Guaranteed

0409 383 459

TempTech AIR CONDITIONING

Evaporative coolers should be serviced at least ONCE PER YEAR in order to work efficiently.

Make sure you stay COOL this summer!

Nathan Maber 0407 972 717

www.bradsantennaservice.com.au

3 3 3 3 3

Servicing all of Central Victoria • Pensioner discounts available Registered Licence No. 47315

JIMANTBENW001

DIGITAL TV SPECIALISTS

bendigotemptech@hotmail.com

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

131 546

www.jimsantennas.com.au

• Post Holes • Trenches • Site Cleans • Pools • Driveways • Site Cuts • 5 ton Excavator with Post Hole Attachment and Rock Breaker sherlocksoilworks@hotmail.com

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

NO OBLIGATION QUOTES PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

Ph: 0438 246 065

E: jd.bobcat.services@gmail.com

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

Matt” A “ Excavations and Landscaping Excavator, Tipper & Bobcat

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

Backhoe Trenching Post Hole Borer 200 - 600mm diameter

Site Clearing Driveways Excavation Laser Levelling Rubbish Removal

Call Ron 0438 569 385

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

CARPENTERS

PAUL EYLES CARPENTRY 20 YEARS LOCAL EXPERIENCE

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

KITCHEN, BATHROOMS

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

ABN: 62 094 744 216

ANTENNAS

BATHROOMS & KITCHENS

Sherlock Soil Works Excavator Bobcat Tipper

LITTLE RIPPER

Waterproofing

Complete Bathroom Renovations

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

James Sherlock Ph: 0407 472 775

TILING

PJ TAYLOR

5446 1422

Floors, Walls & Waterproofing Ph Pat 0497 786 912

PH 0417 511 159 Shed 3/37 Collins St Kangaroo Flat mccabeskitchenandbathrooms@gmail.com

(1.7 Tonne Machine Only)

Ph 0429 171 697

Decks/Pergolas

Specialising in Renovations All Trades Available Find us on Facebook

PH 0418 129 487

Email for Quote: pauleyles50@gmail.com

Services Offered

E: favcoinfo@bigpond.com

BLINDS & CURTAINS

TV Tuning from $40 • Digital/Smart TV’s • Aerials & additional aerial points • Satellite & Computer Setups • Home Theatre, Wall Mount nt • DVD, Recorders & Foxtel • Installed & explained

Phone Ron on 5447 7823 or 0431 609 423

Southern Cross Blinds & Awnings

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

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

GARDAM E X C AVA T I O N SEPTIC TANK SEWER TREATMENT PLANTS Supplied and installed PIC LICENCED

0418 508 993

Licenced drainer 31741

To advertise in this section please call

1300 558 385 classifieds@bendigopublishing.com Conditions apply. For private use only.

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Services Offered COMPUTERS

GARDEN SERVICES

MacManagement Managing your Macintosh world

INTERIOR DECORATING

Is your kitchen needing an update?

Call Rilex Interiors for a FREE QUOTE and advice.

Rilex Interiors

Need help to decorate a room... or your entire home?

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

p: 0408 110 532 | e: valentinamarkovic@hotmail.com

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Graeme Challis 0447 896 089 support@macintoshmanagement.com.au

GARDENING AND LANDSCAPING Gary Reid 0422 854 620 • Systems built • Repairs and upgrades • Network and internet connections • Virus and Spyware removal

KITCHENS

by Valentina

 Advice, trouble-shooting and fixes for your Macintosh, iPad or iPhone.  Help with backups, internet, WiFi, software installations & upgrades, data migrations, old files translated  25 years experience helping people manage their Macs.

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1300 850 342

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FOR SALE

FOR SALE

3 VICTORIAN wine glasses, 2 ruby 1 emerald $99 Ph 5442 1507

DOUBLE bed, almost new, matress, base & head board $200 Ph 0438 148 967

7 RETRO half slips, new, $50 Ph 5442 1507 AB Circle Pro $50 Phone 5446 3820

CHEAP REDGUM SPLIT FIREWOOD

5 SHELVED solid timber storage unit 206 x 87 x 40 $100 ph 5442 1837

ATHLEGEN Massage table, two sections, Pro-Lift standard contoured $500 Ph 5442 1837 BBQ gas, 4 burners + wok, full cabinet $95 Ph 5441 8984 BIKE carrier, tow bar mounted, 2 bike model $40 Ph 5439 3607 2 SMALL cuboards, 1 tallboy, 1 desk, 1 buffet $50 lot 0466 997 290 CARGO Barrier, wagon $50 Ph 7128

Ford 5449

CD/Radio portable, elecric /battery $25 Ph 5447 7050

For further details Phone Clint 0427 349 549 FIREWOOD Quality Dry Grey & Yellow Box Del $120/m Local Ph 0448 186 691 FOOT Spa, Mistral, New. $15 Ph 5447 7050 FOWLERS Jars, with lids & clips $48 doz Ph 5442 5552

DINING table, cedar wood 1.500x850mm, 4 captains chairs, EC, $300 ono Phone 0417 124 688

FREE boxes, Cardboard, moving house Ph 5446 1663

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FRIDGE 2 door, 380L, 1980's works well $40 Ph 5442 2292

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

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

FRIDGES

PANDORA charms, New, 1/2 price $25-$27.50 Phone 5443 4484

TARINI 18 Spd Bike, fair cond, rear rack & basket $50 Ph 5447 0363

PARMAKER Golf Buggy, battery not included, GC Best Offer Ph 0421 478 131

TILES, wall, ceramic, 152 x 152 white, smooth, (115) $25 P.5446 1663

YAMAHA 88 Note Digital Piano, Model P95 with stand, as new $500 ono Ph 0432 176 648

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

GARDEN STRAW $3 per bale Ph 0411 783 679 GAS Heater, burning log, free standing $60 Ph 5449 7128 HANDBAG, Tony Banco, never used, bone $20 5439 5852

HAY 5x4 ROLLS

Oaten, Pasture, Cereal, Straw. Delivery Available.

Ph 0438 373 291 HEATER, portable, 400W, as new, $15 Ph 5447 7050 HIGHSCHOOL Musical Star Secrets Disney book EC $10 Ph 5447 8573 HONDA CRV 2003-04 accessories $100 Phone 0419 159 567

KINDLING 5kg Bags $10 Free Delivery for 3 or more bags Ph: 0438 240 391 LAWNMOWER, Rover $50 Ph 5446 8690 m 0409 202 233 LAWN mower Grenfields x 2, $100ea Ph 5446 8690 m 0409 202 233 LAWNMOWER, Victa 2str with catcher. Runs well, $95 Ph 0451 102 919 LOUNGE Suite, quality burgandy leather, 3 seat lounge, 2 recliners, EC $1800 Ph 5439 5805 or 0456 698 173 MATTRESSES x 2, foam, double. $20ea Ph 0417 349 385

FOR SALE

MATTRESSES x 2, foam, double. $20ea Ph 0417 349 385

Store Well with Stilwell

MENS jumper x2 Size L, 100cm, never worn $20 ono Ph 0476 077 570

Containers to suit all yourr needs!

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

View containers at:

51 Ryalls Lane, Strathfieldsaye.

• Ph 5439 5512 • Mob 0409 957 014

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MINELAB 5000 Excellent condition, comes with 12-14-17" nugget finder, + commander coil $5000 Neg. Ph 0407 058 554 MOBILITY Scooter, GoGo, Excellent Condition, Battery Charger, Collapsable for car $800 Ph 5446 1693 MOWER EC, 4 stroke with catcher $100 Ph 5449 7904 PAINTING, nude lady, framed, glass, 149 x 508 $50 Ph 0417 349 385

PET cushions x2, suit small dog/cat, washable $10 Ph 0476 077 570 POOL Table 6ft x 3ft complete w/accessories $100 Ph 5443 1539 POP cake maker, used once, $5 Ph 5439 5852 PORTA Cot, clean condition $30 Ph 5449 7128 POTTERS Wheel, manual with foot pedal, GC $80 Ph 0427 343 499 QUANTITY PINE, 240 x 19, DAR, Merch grade, $3.80 per metre. Ph 0407 508 963 or 5446 1843

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

YAMAHA Keyboard with stand, grand piano organ, harpichord, various composers, EC $450 ono Ph 5441 8405

GARAGE SALES

WALKING frame, Rollator Pacer, hardly used, $90 Ph 0419 159 567 WASHING Machine, GE, Top loader, GC $100 5442 5552 WEDDING Gown, Jean Fox Strapless, A-line, Ivory , Size 12, Crystal beaded bodice, $350 ono Phone: 0409 371 751

140 TROTTING TCE JUNORTOUN Saturday 8am - 3pm Surplus to our needs

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CLEARING SALES

QUEEN bed mattress, clean, as new $60 Phone 5446 3820

BENDIGO ANTIQUE AND ESTATE AUCTIONS

QUEEN Size Bed, White, GC $100 ONO Ph 0400 002 063

116 Hattam Street, Golden Square ENTRIES ARE INVITED

RABBITS, Dressed, Pet food only $6 pair. Phone: 5446 1194

For our next antique and collectables auction

Wednesday September 30th, 3pm

RECLINER chair, electric, tapestry covered, Good Condition $250 Ph 5443 8324

Individual or estate lots accepted

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

SHORTHAND books x3 (pitmans) EC $5 the lot Ph 0476 077 570

Clearing sale after property sold

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

SINGLE beds x2, white tube style, w/mattress, $50 ea 5442 5552 SINGLE bedspread, floral, as new $15 ONO Ph 5443 6219 SPARTAN Cricket bat with Michael Clarke signature $500 or closest offer Ph 0438 384 788 SUNBEAM oven, bake, grill & pizza, never used $80 Ph 0418 282 799

LIVESTOCK

BOATS

BROWN Leghorn Roosters $15ea. Lockwood area, Mob: 0409 489 268

EXPLORER Trophy, Quintrex 3.85. Deceased Estate used 5 times.

25HP 2 Str Yamaha Outboard. 4.2 Centreline Trailer, safety gear, Paddles, Fire ext, Anchor, Fish finder, and fishing gear. Valued at $19,000 Sell for $13,500 Phone 0402 402 696

POMERANIAN, female, m /chipped, vacc, 13 mnths old, vet checked, pure bred M/C956000 003319184 $700 Ph 5443 9784/ 0452 277 038 RABBIT, male, steel rabbit house, 1.9ml 600mmw 1.1mh, on wheels, 3 rooms, grazing bed & litter + guinea pig $100 lot Ph 0439 577 648

Sale terms: number system to operate cash on day of sale Cheque with id.EFPOS available For more Information ph.Steve 54521778 mob.0427860627

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QUINTREX 2007, 470 Coastrunner, 60 HP, Reg Feb 2016, EC$17,000 Phone 0403 202 131

WANTED

CARAVANS & TRAILERS

CARS WANTED FOR SCRAP

TRAILERS

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

WANTED TO BUY 1970S Era Holdens, Fords, Motorbikes, Prefer barn find.

Cash paid $$$ Ph 0404 372 328

CASH

JAYCO Hardtop Expanda Van, in good condtion, wanted to buy. Phone John 0439 729 542

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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

Chaise lounge; hall stand; bedroom suite; walnut ex.table 8 chairs;occasional tables;book shelves;sideboard;bar fridge;lounge suites;outdoor furniture & sundries;antique chest;wine racks;gym equipment;floor rugs;lamps;large quanity paintings prints & frames; large desk & filing cabinet, quality office furniture equipment & stationary; quality household inc. china ;door stops; silver;jewellery; bread crocs cake stands baskets ornaments;mirror collection;milliners stand;iron collectables;dog gear; linen;tapestries;bed spreads;doonas;blankets;dvds; videos;records;large quantity books;vintage clothings;shoes boots;handbags;scarves ties hats; lots clothing size 10-14; garage tools & sundries; pot plants;new gazebo;ladder;vintage push mowers,garden sleepers; Quality house & garden items.

Genuine clearing sale Owners moving to Queensland

Expiry:

Boarding Kennel & Cattery

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

Washing Machines up to 7yrs old.

Ph. 5441 1955

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Categories included: Autos, Boats, Car Parts, Caravans & Trailers, Commercial Vehicles, For Sale, Four Wheel Drives, Livestock, Machinery, Motorbikes & Wrecking.

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6 x 4 $590.

8 x 5 tandem $2,190.

161 McIvor Hwy

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JAYCO Flamingo camper 2005, EC, kept in shed, bagged flys, left & right awnings, M/wave, 4 burner stove & grill, mains pressure tap $16500 ono Ph 0427 467 428 or 5446 7428

ROAD STAR CARAVAN, deceased estate, 1992 model, pop top, 16ft 6" long, independant suspension, elec brakes, double island bed, m /wave, elec fridge, front kitchen, roll out awning, tyres as new, VGC $10750.00 Ph 0438 420 767

POST Hole Digger, PTO, must dig to depth of 4ft (1200mm) Phone 0448 396 000

STEEL trailer & frame with canvas canopy 1180x1180mm, spare tyre, VGC $250 ono Phone 0417 124 688

TAPE Player/Recorder wanted to buy. Please Phone 5448 3113

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

$3.00 per line

(5 LINE MINIMUM)

1300 558 385

CARAVANS & TRAILERS

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

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

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

No job too big or too small

164 Midland Hwy, Epsom Ph 5448 4800

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

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WRECKING

MECHANICS

DRAGON CITY MOTOR WRECKERS

VOLVO MERCEDES BENZ BMW VOLKSWAGON PEUGOT

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

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

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

Service & Repair Specialists Jamie Hackett Motors Ph 5446 8635

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MECHANICS

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

MECHANICS

$3.00

• Manual gearbox, transfer case & diffs specialist • Service work available

per line (5 LINE MINIMUM)

WRECKING

Phill 0434 145 485 or 5435 3815 49 Boyds Road, Lockwood

MECHANICS

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

All Vehicle Servicing & Mechanical Repairs Incorporating: CARBY CENTA | THE ENGINE FACTORY BENDAS EXHAUST, BRAKES & SUSPENSION 95 Bridge Street, Bendigo Call Anthony: (03) 5442 6409 | wallrix1@gmail.com

LMCT 10769

VEHICLES WANTED TO BUY

MOTOR CAR TRADER REGULATIONS 1998

FREE REMOVAL OF UNWANTED VEHICLES

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

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

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

1.)

The cash price of the motor car 2.)

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

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

AUTO LMCT 9270

NO DEPOSIT FINANCE T.A.P.

2 Taylor St EPSOM VIC 3551 (Behind BP and Subway)

PHONE ED: 5448 3855 OR MOBILE: FORD COURIER XLT DUAL CAB

$10,999

$14,999

$6,999

QHX 663

$4,999

VY COMMODORE EQUIPE SEDAN

$5,999

QKM 605

NISSAN STR 3LT TURBO DIESEL 4X4

$15,999

TAX 431

COURIER DUAL CAB TRAY

2004 MAZDA 2 AUTO

$8,999

TMN 352

2004 FORD TERRITORY 7 SEATER

SMG 695

5sp, Bull bar, Rear drawers system, canopy, roof rack/storage, t/bar, 161,000kms, full history since new, be quick!

4x2 5 speed manual with heavy duty drop side tray and rack.

Sunraysia wheels

$7,999

SYN 109

Only 109,000kms since new.

Local Owner, immaculate order

Tbar auto, cheap to run 4 door hatch, Reg & RWC

$8,999

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Pick of the top performers Bendigo Weekly sports journalist Joel Peterson runs the rule over each club’s leading contenders for the Bendigo Football Netball League’s top football and netball honours.

cluding snagging 18 goals.

Sandhurst, Lee Coghlan: The 2009 Michelsen winner’s best season in years was a catalyst in Sandhurst’s strong 2015. Explosive pace and an expert clearance player, was in his side’s best nine times and kicked 13 goals during the home and away season.

Michelsen Medal Castlemaine, Justin Dorward: Tough onballer had a stellar season and is possibly the favourite for the medal despite the Magpies only winning six games. Kicked 20 goals in his first season at Camp Reserve and was in his team’s best in all but one game, including being named best on ground on eight occasions.

Eaglehawk, Ben McPhee: While Brodie Filo may have a more extensive highlight reel to catch the eye with, McPhee quietly goes about his business week in and week out for the Borough. The midfielder played every game for the Two Blues, named in the best 10 times.

South Bendigo, Aaron Connaughton: The leader of a young South side that improved markedly on last season, Connaughton played all but one game and was in the best in three of the Bloods’ five wins.

SLOW START: Corey Jones.

Golden Square, Corey Jones: Injury saw him start the season slowly, but Jones will fly home as Square fired up in the second half of the season. Was in his side’s best in the last eight games of the home and away season – all Square wins – kicking 49 goals in that time.

Kangaroo Flat, Nick Lang: Roos’ co-captain polled 13 votes last season and was the Roos’ best player again in 2015. Started the season brilliantly. Corey Greer should poll well in the season’s latter rounds.

TOUGH: Justin Dorward lays a tackle.

Gisborne, Tom Waters: While the Gisborne ruckman did not have his best season, Waters traditionally polls well and this year played in a side decimated by injuries in the engine room.

Kyneton, Rhys Magin: Another who may be a lesser-light in his own club – and perhaps his own family – Magin was a consistent midfield presence in the Tigers’ resurgent 2015 season. Played every game, kicked 27 goals and was named in the best 13 times. Brother Alik, ruckman Joel Stevenson and livewire forward Ben Weightman should also poll strongly.

Maryborough, Coby Perry: Young star was Maryborough’s most consistent performer in a winless 2015.

In his side’s best on a staggering 14 occasions in 17 matches, the 18-year-old did the lot in 2015 in-

Strathfieldsaye, Jake Hall: One of only two players to feature in every game for the Storm’s undefeated campaign and had another standout season. The versatile Hall catches the eye with his athleticism and also hits the scoreboard, kicking 22 goals in his 18 games.

Joel’s tip: Justin Dorward, Castlemaine.

Betty Thompson Medal Castlemaine, Chelsey Williams: The Magpies’ leading vote geter last season with 11, but a winless 2015 will make it hard for Williams to poll as well this year.

Kangaroo Flat, Lauren Cowling: After two seasons derailed by injury, Cowling returned to some of her best form in 2015. Centre Chelsea Sartori should also fare well.

Kyneton, Emma Webb: A joint 2014 winner, Webb will be a big chance to go back-to-back, but Kyneton’s fall out of finals and strong form of teammate Michelle Fletcher could hurt her chances.

Maryborough, Jordan Macilwain: Another super year from the Magpies captain-coach, who almost led her young side to an improbable finals berth. Ingrid Hopkins also a chance.

Sandhurst, Heather Oliver: A big difference maker in Sandhurst’s 2015 turnaround, the Bendigo Spirit gun played a key role in defence for the Dragons. Her athleticism posed headaches for opposition coaches and opponents alike.

South Bendigo, Sarah Nash: A former league best and fairest winner in lower grades, Nash is a proven vote getter. She and Ash Singleton should poll well for the Mel Dillon-coached Bloods.

Strathfieldsaye, Brianna Dalrymple-Monro: The 2011 winner will face stiff competition from teammate Kate Burton for votes, but the midcourter’s stellar season should see her poll well. Played a huge role in Storm’s brilliant finish to the season.

Joel’s tip: Sandhurst’s Heather Oliver to tie with Strathfieldsaye’s Brianna Dalrymple-Monro.

Eaglehawk, Ash Jenkyn: Hawks’ goal attack performed consistently yet again in what was a disappointing season on court for the Borough.

Other BFNL awards include the McDonald medal (reserves football), the George Symons medal (under18s football), Holborn Medal (Areserve netball), B-grade netball best and fairest, B-reserve netball best and fairest and Sing Medal (17-and-under netball), along with the Bart N Print Rising Star and David McCann Champion Club awards.

Gisborne, Tiana Newman: Former dual winner who enjoyed another brilliant season for Gisborne. Will see competition for votes from teammate Maddy Stewart, who suffered a mid-season injury, but is a proven umpires’ favourite.

Golden Square, Allira Hammond: A former runner-up, Square defender Hammond polled 21 votes last season to finish just three off joint winners Emma Webb and Meg Gilbert. Another standout season in 2015 as Square went unbeaten.

HIGH HOPES: Heather Oliver.

BRILLIANT: Tiana Newman.

The pre-Michelsen count will be held on Friday evening from 6pm at the Bendigo Club, with only the Michelsen and Betty Thompson medals to be counted at Sunday night’s gala dinner from 5.30pm again at the Bendigo Club.

Gala day for junior footy teams FOOTY fans flocked to Strathfieldsaye’s Flight Centre Park in their droves at the weekend for the Bendigo Junior Football League’s grand final gala.

Massive crowds saw some of the best junior footballers in the region play in their season deciders across the two grounds at the home of Strathfieldsaye Storm.

AFL Central Victoria’s junior operations manager Norm Sheahan said record crowds attended the weekend.

“The BJFL had a record crowd this year which was very pleasing, with the weather,” he said.

“The opportunity to have the U16 seniors games on the Queen Elizabeth Oval was

fantastic, especially the support of the Bendigo Football netball league and the City of Greater Bendigo to allow it to occur.

“The Strathfieldsaye Junior Football Club did a great job of hosting the grand final for the remaining 10 games along with support from Kyneton who organised the barbecue for the day.”

After Sandhurst’s under-16 side defeated Eaglehawk in the weekend’s first grand final, preceding the BFNL semi final at the QEO, 10 games were played a Strathfieldsaye on Sunday.

In the under-16 reserves one Golden Square defeated White Hills, while in the un-

der-16 reserves two Maryborough defeated Sandhurst.

Huntly took out yet another youth girls flag, defeating Castlemaine by 20 points.

Golden Square defeated Strathfieldsaye in the under-14 seniors, North Bendigo got the better of Sandhurst maroon in the under-14 reserves one and Eaglehawk downed Kangaroo Flat in the second division of under-14 reserves.

Kyneton won its first junior premiership with a big win over St Therese’s in the under12A grade, Strathfieldsaye won the under-12B flag, St Monica’s won the under-12C decider and Maiden Gully was too good for St Therese’s in the under-12D grand final.

WINNERS: Kyneton’s Under 12A team won the club’s first junior flag. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

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Joy’s road to Bendigo OF all the ways to end up in Bendigo, a casual chat with someone in China seems one of the more unlikely.

But for new Bendigo Spirit recruit Joy Burke, it was exactly the path she took.

The former Arizona State University star arrived in Bendigo on Sunday night ahead of her first season with the team having just finished playing for her national team, Chinese Taipei in the FIBA Asian Championships.

Burke had previously spent time with coach Simon Pritchard while playing in China, and a chance conversation sparked a thought in her head last season about coming down under.

“I met Simon in China about a year ago and I remember he kind of mentioned that maybe I would play in Australia one day and I thought ‘yeah maybe’,” she said.

“Then I was in Denmark last year and toward the end of my season I thought about it and decided that I wanted to play here.

“It really is pretty amazing how it worked out, and now here I am.”

Burke will be a big presence for the Spirit this season, quite literally.

The 196cm centre is the tallest player on the team’s roster, and enjoys her work off the court as much as on it.

“I am a real people person, I love being involved in the community and that is something I am really looking forward to,” she said.

“I like to think I’m not just a basketball player but wherever I go I like to make a difference and be invested in where I am at and get totally ingrained with the culture.”

The Spirit plays a pair of practice matches this weekend in Ballarat against Melbourne and Perth, before hitting the

floor the following weekend in Traralgon against Dandenong.

The 24-year-old said she is looking forward to pulling on a Spirit jersey for the first time, but has some off court interests to fulfill in the lead up to the season.

“I’m so looking forward to that, every player likes the training and practice but to be

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about the number of people that tell me they have kangaroos in their back yards when I ask about them, so that’s also really exciting.”

The Spirit also announced this week that Bendigo Braves legend David Flint will be an assistant to head coach Simon Pritchard this season, as well as revealing its first ever youth de-

I like to think I’m not just a basketball player but wherever I go I like to make a difference

so close to the season and to be able to see what this league is like and start learning the style of play is exciting,” he said.

“I’ve heard a lot of really fun things, there are a heap of coffee shops and fun places to go and walking around looking at the sidestreets and the architecture and things like that.

“I also want to see koalas and kangaroos and some of the wildlife. I’ve been surprised

velopment squad, the Angels.

Chelsea D’Angelo, Jessie Rennie, Alexandra Strawhorn, Jorydn Grubisc, Abbey Sutherland, Madi Sexton, Taylah Wynne, Ahlise Hurst, Charlotte Brancatisano and Abbey Noblett make up the initial 10-player squad.

SPIRIT SIGNING: Joy Burke.

Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Backlines dominate in Dogs’ finals win THERE were plenty of nervous moments for supporters, but North Bendigo celebrated its first premiership triumph on Saturday after beating Leitchville Gunbower by 10 points in an enthralling Heathcote District Football League senior grand final.

In front of a record crowd the Dogs withstood a late charge from the Bombers, who kicked 1.7 in the last term, to run out 10.13.73 to 8.15.63 winners.

The HDFL took a mammoth $59,000 on the gate, smashing the league’s previous grand final record.

No more than 15 points separated the two sides all day in what was a tough and hard grand final contest, dominated by the backlines of both sides.

It was North who were able to hit the scoreboard when it mattered most, with ruckman Troy Kelm outstanding in the win and collecting the AFL Victoria Country Medal as best afield.

North also tasted premiership success in the under-17s, while Colbinabbin took out the reserves flag.

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Griffin is a star

In A-grade netball Colbinabbin recorded a dominant 50-29 win over North Bendigo.

Olivia McEvoy and Carly Geary were dominant in the win, that capped off a sterling season for the Grasshoppers.

Colbo also took out the Areserve flag while North won the B-grade decider, White Hills took out the B-reserve while Leitchville Gunbower won both the 17-and-under and 15-andunder flags.

PREMIERSHIP STAR: Colbinabbin A-grade netballer Carly Geary.

DRIVEN: North Bendigo midfielder Jeremy Mills.

TRIATHLETE Leon Griffin has been crowned the Bendigo Weekly/Prime 7 backed Sports Star of the Year award winner for February.

Griffin won the Challenge Melbourne triathlon during the summer, which saw him contest a 1.9-kilometre swim, 90km cycle and 21.1km run.

Griffin has recorded five top-five finishes at events around the world this year and recently qualified for the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Australia.

The win in Melbourne came after a secondplace finish in the Asia Pacific Championship in January.

Griffin carried his strong form into May, recording a sixth-placed finish at the US Championship in St George and a podium finish at the Ironman 70.3 at Chattanooga.

The 34-year-old added a fifth at the Ironman 70.3 in Racine in July and another at last month’s

Timberman 70.3 event.

Griffin went on to finish 17th at the World Championships in a time of 04:05:01, 14 minutes behind eventual winner Jan Frodendo.

This weekend he contests the Ironman 70.3 Cozumel in Mexico.

Junior cyclist Isaac Buckell won gold in the under-17 team pursuit at February’s national track championships and was named recipient of the Cyril Michelsen Trust nomination.

Buckell has enjoyed a standout 2015, that saw him named in several national and state teams.

He won multiple medals at the national championships in February, including his team pursuit gold and bronze in the under-17 500-metre time trial.

Buckell recently competed for Team Victoria in the Cycling Australia Junior National Road Champs in Shepparton, finishing 11th in the road race.

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SANDHURST will be out to put this season’s hoodoo against Golden Square behind them when the two sides meet in the 2015 Bendigo Football Netball League preliminary final on Saturday night.

The Dragons have lost to Golden Square on all three occasions this season, by five, 84 and 18 points.

The clash has boiled down to somewhat of a war of attrition with both sides having their fair share of injury worries.

Leading goalkicker Joel Wharton, Lee Coghlan, Harry O’Meara and Ben Anderson are all under injury clouds for Sandhurst, while Square faces a major selection headache with captain Simon Rosa.

Rosa injured his back early in the Dogs’ clash with Strathfieldsaye last week, returning to the field to test the injury before returning to the bench shortly after and sitting out the remainder of the game.

Along with the gun midfielder, Travis Baird, Ryan Herring, Comanche Walls, Phil Ryan and Brayden Dorrington all spent time off the ground with various complaints during Square’s loss to the Storm last Saturday.

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“Lee just had a corked hip which got worse as the game went on so he didn’t play after half time,” Fitzpatrick said.

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to 22 minutes and they were able to close us down and control the damage on the scoreboard,” he said.

“We need to keep that effort up and appreciate the benefit of working hard and hopefully turn around the result.”

Sandhurst will also be action in the under-18s against Square from 1.30pm and the reserves against Eaglehawk from 3.45pm before the senior match from 6pm.

In A-grade netball Gisborne’s miraculous run of one-goal wins has seen it scrape through to the preliminary final where it meets Strathfieldsaye from 6.40pm.

The Dogs have won both of their last two clashes by a single goal, scoring the last four of the game to run over Sandhurst last weekend in the first semi final.

The winner will play Golden Square in next weekend’s grand final.

Sandhurst meets Golden Square in 17-and-under netball from 1.10pm, in B-reserve the Dogs meet Kangaroo Flat, in B-grade Strathfieldsaye plays Sandhurst and in A-reserve Strathfieldsaye meets the Dragons.

HIGH HOPES: Sandhurst has lost in all three meetings with Golden Square this year. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

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