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ISSUE 939 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2015

CITY of Greater Bendigo councillor Rod Fyffe’s rise to a fourth mayoral term bears an uncanny resemblance to the popular Back to the Future movie franchise – and the evergreen councillor is keen to continue making headlines beyond council elections next October. Report – Page 3. ■

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Prime spot THE Professionals will auction a ripe for renovation property at 6 Dooley Street in the increasingly popular North Bendigo from noon on Saturday. The large approximately 1381 square metre allotment would suit a townhouse development (STCA), and there is the bonus of a three bedroom home and shedding on the block as well. Buyers have the chance to follow their dreams of an idyllic rural lifestyle when a magnificent nine acre property at 110 O’Halloran Drive, Mandurang South goes under the hammer tomorrow on site from 3.30pm. Featuring a huge 48 squares of living, the five-bedroom home also offers open plan living and dining options, a huge rumpus room, separate selfcontained one bedroom guesthouse, a pool, ample shedding and great views. Surrounded by state forest on three sides, the property is just 15 minutes from the heart of Bendigo. Elders also has a neat standalone two bedroom brick townhouse at 1/12 Naranghi Drive Strathdale to auction from 1.30pm Saturday. Location is one of this property’s many valued assets, being close to Kennington Reservoir and parklands, Kennington Village, Strath Village, La Trobe University and Strath Hill shopping centre.

A corner block measuring 628 square metres at 11 Westwood Drive, California Gully will be auctioned from 11.30am Saturday, also by Elders. Just a short drive from central Bendigo, the property is in a wellestablished estate and offers the potential for further subdivision (STCA). A neat as a pin California Bungalow at 331 Eaglehawk Road, California Gully will go under the hammer from 10am Saturday to kick start a busy day for Elders. The latest data from REIV shows solid capital growth has been recorded across regional Victoria in the year to September 30. Regional Victoria’s median house price increased 5.5 per cent over last year’s figures to $347,000 while unit prices were up four per cent to a median of $260,000. While house prices increased across the state, there is substantial variation in capital growth between regions and even between towns within those regions. Towns in Victoria’s northwest recorded some of the largest increases in the year to September 30 with Horsham enjoying the state’s highest capital gain. The annual median house price there rose more than 20 per cent over the year to $226,000, up

DREAMS: 110 O’Halloran Road. from $180,000. This was followed by Daylesford, also in the state’s northwest, where house prices also grew by more than 20 per cent over the same period last year to a median of $440,000, up from $354,500. It was good news for home owners in Warrnambool, where the median house price of $357,500 was up from $300,000 – annual growth of 19.2 per cent. Other coastal areas performing well include Anglesea, up 13.6 per cent to $625,000, and Barwon Heads, up 12.6 per cent to $777,000. Closer to home, the median price in Junortoun rose 7.4 per cent to $510,000, while in Huntly it soared 13.5 per cent to $369,000. North Bendigo’s median rose five per cent for the year to $277,000, Strathfieldsaye’s by 0.6 per cent to $422,500 while Maiden Gully $441,250, Spring Gully $380,000 and Golden Square $313,750 were unchanged.

Strong median house price gains were seen in towns within commuting distance of Melbourne. The Ballarat suburb of Canadian saw the largest annual growth of commuter towns, up 15.4 per cent to a median of $347,500 while house prices in Ballarat North increased 13.1 per cent to $329,750. Significant price growth was also recorded in Ballarat and Ballarat East in the 12 months to September 30, up 11 and 8.3 per cent respectively. This increased the median house price in those areas to $347,000 and $280,000. The Macedon ranges also appealed to buyers with median house price increases seen in both New Gisborne and Gisborne. New Gisborne’s median house price rose 14.4 per cent to $577,500 while Gisborne saw capital growth of 13.2 per cent over the year to $587,500. Craig Webster Bendigo Division chairman, REIV

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MORE than 55,000 homes and businesses around Bendigo will receive the National Broadband Network in the next three years, however, advocacy groups don’t think it is fast enough. Towns and suburbs where construction on fixed-line broadband access won’t begin until 2017 include Ascot, Epsom, Huntly, White Hills, Eaglehawk, Maiden Gully, Marong, Heathcote and Elmore. iLoddon Mallee project consultant Margaret O’Rourke said the group was pleased to see a number of places around the Bendigo region

added to the rollout list, however was concerned about the how long it would take for the infrastructure to be put in place. “We’re pleased that the threeyear plan is being released and there are many communities on there that haven’t been there before,” Ms

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these won’t start construction until 2018 and 19.” Around 31,600 premises from Bendigo, Big Hill, East Bendigo, Flora Hill, Golden Gully, Golden Square, Ironbark, Junortoun, Kangaroo Flat, Kennington, Long Gully, North Bendigo, Quarry Hill, Spring

Any community that doesn’t have a good level of broadband finds it hard to compete

O’Rourke said. “But we are concerned about the timeframe. As much as it’s great to see so many listed on there, some of

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Gully, Strathdale, Strathfieldsaye, West Bendigo and White Hills can expect to receive the NBN next year. Ms O’Rourke said it was critical

communities surrounding Bendigo had access to faster broadband. “Broadband for communities today is almost an essential service in terms of activities people need to do, whether it’s local or national or global,” she said. “And so the longer the delays are for communities the harder that then makes it. “It puts us at risk – any community that doesn’t have a good level of broadband finds it hard to compete.” Ms O’Rourke said following the announcement of the three year rollout list, iLoddon Mallee was hopeful it could be delivered ahead of time.

Fyffe times his mayoral return At precisely 7.28pm, on Wednesday, October 21, 2015, in one of the most celebrated movie scenes of all time, the legendary movie characters Marty McFly and Doc Brown from the cultural phenomenon that is the Back to the Future franchise, arrive in the future. This week, on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at precisely 7:28pm, City of Greater Bendigo councillors were locked in a meeting to determine who would serve as this city’s mayor for the next 12 months. Councillors went back to the future in their own way, and elected Cr Rod Fyffe, the veteran Doc Brown lookalike, to the role. The 2015/2016 mayoral role will be Cr Fyffe’s fourth ascension to the top job. The retired school teacher has served as mayor in each of the past three four year terms of council, namely in 2003/2004, 2004/2005 and in 2010/11. Cr Fyffe was a recipient of the Order of Australia Medal for his service to local government in 2013, and he has served as a local councillor since 1983 (excluding the term of the Commissioners post amalgamation). “It is a privilege to be elected to this role for a fourth time by my fellow councillors. I look forward to council working together to deliver great outcomes for our community over the

“Because we’ve always been advocating to our communities, and we’ll continue to do that, we’re hopeful that as the rollout start to gather pace that hopefully some of these locations might get brought forward,” she said. “A big project such as this, there’s always a risk of delays… hopefully things are improving. We’re hoping it might come ahead of time.” She said the group would continue to advocate for NBN in the Loddon Mallee area. Residents can check out the progress of the rollout in their area at www.nbnco.com.au/rolloutplan

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next 12 months,” he said. “Working with our wonderful local residents to help make Greater Bendigo an even better place to live has to be one of the most rewarding things you can do.” Last night, Cr Fyffe received a special award in recognition of his 30 years of service as a councillor in Bendigo, when he received the a Councillor Service Award as part of the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) annual conference in Melbourne. Cr Fyffe said his work as a councillor was a way for him to give back to the community. “I am accepting the award in recognition of a team effort as you cannot do these things on your own,’’ he said. “The community, volunteers, my fellow councillors and officers have supported me along the way and deserve to share in this recognition. “My wife Victoria and family have allowed and encouraged me to do what I want to do and I am very thankful for that.” Cr Fyffe has also confirmed he intends to nominate for the 2016 council elections, to be held on October 22, 2016, in what many pundits are predicting to be one of the most anticipated and crucial local government elections in Bendigo’s recent history.

THE Bendigo Zonta Club is opening four gardens in Bendigo on Sunday, October 25. Bendigo residents are invited to the opening of the four gardens and are encouraged to support The Zonta Club’s upcoming fundraising. Bendigo Zonta Club president Kathryn Patarica explained that while still maintaining their focus on reducing the amount of domestic violence incidents and supporting victims the club is now looking at Annie North as their main project. “As well as purchasing new bedding, Zonta Bendigo has decided to provide an electronic media unit to enable women victims of domestic violence to access court remotely from the new refuge about to be built,” Ms Patarica said. Zonta International is a leading global organisation of professionals empowering women worldwide and working to eliminate violence against women and children. The majority of the funds raised from the event will be donated to Annie North, as well as Dragon Abreast and Zonta National and International projects. The four gardens are located at 24 Degille Street, Bendigo and 30 Herbert Avenue, Strathdale and will open from 4pm on Sunday, October 25. – Mellad Ibrahimi flower power: Gaye Hanrahan and Annette Mouat.

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El Niño strength grows

The Bureau of Meteorology believes it is better placed to manage a potential serious drought event, as El Niño continues to strengthen over south-eastern Australia. The 2015 El Niño is the strongest seen since 1997 according to the bureau, and the rapidly strengthening positive Indian Ocean Dipole is reinforcing that. The bureau was forced to re-is-

sue its latest climate outlook due to the conditions, with a much drier spring than was previously anticipated now being predicted. The strong El Niño is expected to last until at least the end of the year before declining in the first quarter of 2016, however the positive Indian Ocean Dipole is expected to decay earlier, in November. Bureau of Meteorology director and CEO Dr Rob Vertessy said the millennium drought had

helped the bureau be better prepared if any future events occur. “The millennium drought made us acutely aware of how tenuous our water security was,” he said.

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much water was held in storage, present in aquifers, running in rivers and being used in rural areas. “Furthermore, we had no ability to forecast the volume of water flowing into our reservoirs in the

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verely diminished water supplies at the time.” Bendigo has recorded just 14.2 millimetres of rain this month, following on from four consecutive months of below average rainfall. The bureau’s latest drought statement shows a severe 15- and 36-month rainfall deficit for most of central Victoria, while parts of western Victoria have recorded the lowest rainfall on record during the period.

Smaller pools’ cost mounts ATTENDANCE at one of the City of Greater Bendigo’s swimming pools cost council more than $77 per person per visit last season. According to statistics presented to councillors at last week’s council meeting, the Raywood swimming pool received only 505 visitors during the 201415 season, down 311 visitors from the previous year. The Marong swimming pool cost council $37.62 per person per visit, and the Kangaroo Flat swimming pool costs council $30.99 per person with patronage declining by 2109 from 2013-14 to 2014-15. Council’s strongest performing pool in attendance was the Bendigo Aquatic Centre, increasing by 38,097 visitors from 2012-13 to 2013-14, and by 20,047 visitors the following season at a cost of $6.77 per visitor to council. Bendigo East was the cheapest facility per visit for council, costing $2.20 per person. The report was tabled as councillors discussed the future of aquatic centres around the municipality, including their possible rationalisation. Councillor Lisa Ruffell said previous

councils had discussed the possibility of closing down a number of smaller pools. “Thinking about closing Golden Square, closing Kangaroo Flat, closing Long Gully, and putting in the big aquatics centre. That was the plan back then,” she said. “(These figures) just really show me that all that time ago the previous council, we made some hard decisions about closing pools. “And I think from these figures we were on the right track, we were making the right decisions and things change. I understand that, and move on. Councillor Rod Campbell said it was again time to ask questions about the viability of running some of the pools. “(It’s about) recognising that there are issues with the ageing state of our aquatics facilities,” he said. “It’s very interesting to look at how many aquatic facilities we’ve got, why we might want to rationalise those, how important the aquatics strategy is, how important it is to look at the age of our equipment. “We need to be planning for the future – do we need as many? Where should they be?”

bowled over: Peter Cox with members of various Eaglehawk sport user groups.

Game on at Canterbury Park EAGLEHAWK will celebrate the official opening of new state state-of-the-art sporting facilities in Eaglehawk’s Canterbury Park Precinct this weekend. Saturday’s open day will showcase the revitalised precinct, with a host of activities planned from 10am to 1pm, including come-and-try clinics for AFL football, cricket, netball and lawn bowls. An official opening will take place at 12.15pm at the new netball/ tennis courts. The project was originally expected to be completed by March this year, but problems with the netball courts saw almost all of Eaglehawk’s netball games transferred indoor to the adjoining Peter Krenz Leisure Centre. Mayor Peter Cox said the event would also celebrate the completion of the central activity area with new netball/ tennis courts, a mixed-use pavilion, cricket nets and training area, synthetic bowling green,

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Blokes lunch success looms

The new Bendigo Weekly Blokes Biggest Ever Lunch to be held at Ulumbarra Theatre on Friday, November 27 is almost sold out. Event spokesman Keith Sutherland said many sponsors were already on board to help back the event, which raises valuable funds for prostate cancer research. They include gold sponsors Bendigo Toyota, CBA Bank, St John of God Hospital, City of Greater Bendigo and BBX Australia. Silver sponsors include Telstra Business Centre, Villawood, Game Traffic & Contracting, MGR Accountants, Bendigo Health, Boltons and the Foundry Hotel complex, while the Bendigo Weekly and WIN Television are media sponsors. Mr Sutherland thanked all sponsors for their generous support of the cause.

This year’s guest speaker will be Doherty’s Gym founder and former Bendigo resident, Tony Doherty, while Paul Woolley will discuss his prostate journey. There will also be a major raffle with many prizes to help raise more funds for the Prostate Cancer Foundation. This year’s auction will include a variety of donated items, including a hall of fame dinner for two and sponsors lunch with the legendary Arnold Schwarzenegger, luxury accommodation vouchers at Torquay, the Gold Coast and Fiji. Local restaurants have also donated vouchers, there’s mixed local wine, advertising vouchers from Bendigo Weekly, Bendigo Magazine, WIN Television and Gold FM; as well as vouchers from Boltons, a Samsung

Smart Signage platform from Cloud Copy Click, a rare AFL Footy Show package for six, four-day general admission tickets for the 2016 Melbourne Formula 1 Grand Prix, a signed Matthew Hayden cricket bat and much more. Mr Sutherland said he was also grateful for generous cash donations from the Bendigo Wine Growers Association’s World’s Longest Lunch and the Commonwealth Bank for the proceeds of a major fundraising auction. About 20,000 Australian men are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year, and about 3300 men die from the disease each year. ‘’That’s why it’s so important to have regular prostate checks… hopefully after this year’s event we should have raised about

$400,000 from our Bendigo fundraisers which mostly goes towards finding a cure for prostate cancer,” Mr Sutherland said. Anyone wishing to make a donation or donate a major auction or raffle lot should contact Mr Sutherland on 0418 509 430, or Julie Batey at the Bendigo Weekly on 5440 2500.

High hopes for development THE City of Greater Bendigo wants to see the rejuvenation and redevelopment of High Street into a contemporary district with high density development, including commercial developments and apartments. Council has prepared a Planning Scheme Amendment which it says has the potential to kickstart tens of millions of dollars of investment in a range of commercial and housing options between Short and Shamrock streets. The amendment seeks to rezone land along the boulevard between the two streets from Commercial 2 to Commercial 1 to allow for higher density mixed use development. Planning and development director, Prue Mansfield, said High Street was widely acknowledged as the key entrance into Bendigo. “Council believes the High Street boulevard is the right place to feature a number of well-designed and thoughtfully considered contemporary, mid-

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picturesque: High Street is set for development. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN. rise, mixed-use buildings in an inner city part of Bendigo,” Ms Mansfield said. “This is an opportunity to rejuvenate ground floor commercial space and allow upper level apartments or town house-type dwellings in our CBD.

“The re-zoning would ensure any development remained sympathetic to the boulevard’s surrounds, including protecting views to the Central Deborah Gold Mine poppet head and the Sacred Heart Cathedral. It is also consistent

with all council objectives about growing our city for the future.” The amendment is on public exhibition until November 9. To find out how to make a submission visit www.bendigo.vic.gov.au/ planning

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Whipstick Ward Meeting Monday October 26, 2015 City of Greater Bendigo Whipstick Ward Councillors Peter Cox, Lisa Ruffell and James Williams invite all interested members of the community to attend the Whipstick Ward meeting. This forum will provide an opportunity to meet with your ward Councillors to discuss local opportunities and raise any issues. The meeting will take place:7pm - 8.30pm Monday October 26, 2015 Eaglehawk Brass Band Hall 27 Peg Leg Road, Eaglehawk Everyone is encouraged and very welcome to attend. Cr Peter Cox Ph: 5434 6189 E: p.cox@bendigocouncillors.org.au Cr Lisa Ruffell Ph: 5434 6206 E: l.ruffell@bendigocouncillors.org.au Cr James Williams Ph: 5434 6208 E: j.williams@bendigocouncillors.org.au

Man up to ping pong net result: Spencer McWillian and Dave Gillett. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN. More photos at www.newbendigophotos.com Boys and men of all ages will be working up a sweat at table tennis venues across Australia this month, including the Novo Centre in Bendigo. The fundraiser aims to free some of the world’s most vulnerable from sexual exploitation and human trafficking and challenge men to “man up” when it comes to domestic violence. Forty-four venues across Australia will host the 2015 Ping Pong-A-Thon. Participants commit to play

table tennis for a minimum of three hours and engage their family and friends to sponsor their efforts. For the first time the event will take place in Bendigo. Bendigo Baptist Church (Novo Centre) will host the event on October 27 and 28. Started in 2011 as an experiment to try to engage men on issues of trafficking and exploitation, 15 Melbourne men raised $10,000 to help children and teenagers in South East Asia.

Adrian Rowse, founder of The Pong said many Aussie men are isolated and lacking a place where they feel they can make a difference or just have fun. “Many guys, young and old, make new friends and experience a powerful sense of community by participating in the Ping PongA-Thon,” he said. Mr Rowse spent much of 2012-13 as the director of a small non-government organisation in Thailand, who provides support and services to young men (aged

eight to 24 years), who are living and being exploited in the red light districts of Chiang Mai. “I’ve seen first hand the huge challenges that so many young people in our world face simply as a result of being born in an environment of extreme poverty,” he said. Register to participate, sponsor or find out more, visit: www. pingpongathon.com For enquiries about the Bendigo event, please contact Dave Gillett on 0407 418 226.

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Hospital builds on care MEMBER for Bendigo East Jacinta Allan has enjoyed a sneak sneak peek at the new intensive care unit under construction at the new Bendigo Hospital site. Ms Allan was joined by Bendigo Health’s chief executive John Mulder, newly installed board chair Bob Cameron and ICU director Jason Fletcher. Ms Allan said the new unit would put Bendigo at the fore of world class healthcare. “The new Bendigo hospital is being built to cater for the next 50 years,” she said. “It allows for expansion in decades ahead for an increased ICU capacity of up to 20 beds. “Curtains go in favour of single intensive care rooms, increasing privacy and noise reduction for recovery and improved infection control.” Mr Cameron said other additions to the ntensive care unit include an outside decked area for patients near the end of their stay and a dedicated patient eleva-

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ing the design process. “The central areas of the unit have been designed for staff to maintain line of sight with every patient in the unit, a critical measure towards providing world class healthcare,” he said. “There will be a significant increase in meeting spaces to allow for effective handover and

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THE Sustainable House Day puts the spotlight on new passive solar builds, retro-fitted houses and sustainable gardens. The event kicks off this Saturday at the Old Church on the Hill with talks and the tiny house on wheels will also be there and open for inspection. Architects from Eplus architecture will be speed dating an architect. Learn about Go and Grow gardens and what the City of Greater Bendigo is doing for sustainability including the new organic bins. Get your own Go and Grow garden and it will also help the Sustainability Group. ArchiBlox (prefabricated housing) is coming from Melbourne to talk about its carbon positive house, and how to build

sustainably. Bill McCorkell is committed to producing sustainable homes that combine innovative architecture with prefabrication and innovative technologies. The carbon positive house is attracting international interest so go along and hear about it at 11am. Mr McCorkell is an architect with previous work on Federation Square, The Wheeler Centre and the St Kilda Pier redevelopment. Interested in hearing about Edible Bendigo? Jen Alden will talk about a project to grow food in Bendigo in backyards as well as open spaces. Ros Woodburn will talk about how getting your hands dirty can be good for you and

what is easy to grow in your own backyard. Peppergreen Farm will be open and you will be able to tour the farm and see what they are doing now including catering and selling vegetables. Most importantly they employ people and count productivity in smiles. They also get the job done and have worm farms, wicking beds and there will have a landscape designer on site available for free consultations for your own garden plans. The Eco Pods, which are 7.5 star are also open for inspection as an example of what you can do in modular homes. The Sustainable House Day is a great way for people to learn how to build sustainably. See pages 26 and 27.

FARMER Ian Gray drove off his farm at 7.30am on Friday, September 11 and he hasn’t been seen since. He was driving a white Holden Rodeo single-cab trayback ute with a distinctive stockcrate on it. The ute has a New South Wales rego AG 46 AJ. The Bunnaloo farmer is 66 and his wife Helen said he is approximately 190 centimetres. “He has grey hair and hazel eyes and everybody around here knows he is missing,” Mrs Gray said. Mr and Mrs Gray’s daughter Sarah Richards lives in Bendigo. “He may have gone to Bendigo, we just don’t know,” Mrs Gray said. “Nothing has been heard from him since he left that day, It’s 44 days now. “He has health challenges, but I have no idea why he went.” Mrs Gray said there had been several unconfirmed sightings, but nothing concrete. Mr Gray runs the Graythorn Poll Dorset stud in NSW. “I’m no farmer, I’m a farmer’s wife. Luckily the family has been helping.” Anyone with information is asked to call Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000.

theatre holds open day Ulumbarra Theatre will open its doors to the community inviting everyone to explore and enjoy all it has to offer and a little extra. The chance to buy a ticket to join a unique backstage tour is just one of the opportunities for visitors to Ulumbarra on Sunday from 10am to 4pm. Tens of thousands of people have visited the theatre since it opened on April 17, but many more are still waiting for the chance to see, to show it off to family or friends or simply soak up the atmosphere. Capital Venues and Events manager David Lloyd has received many requests for the chance to just come in and soak up the atmosphere.

Bendigo Blues and Roots Music Festival organiser, Colin Thompson has put together a line-up of artists throughout the afternoon that will be performing in the alfresco dining area and there are historic tours as well as the backstage tours. Tours can be booked at gotix. com.au or by calling Box Office on 5434 6100.

splash park open THE Long Gully Splash Park has officially opened for summer until March next year. The splash park will be open from 10am to 6pm seven days a week during October and November before extending its hours from 9am to 8pm, seven days a week from December to March. Mayor Cr Peter Cox said Bendigo’s first ever splash park is a great place to spend a warm day and, best of all, it’s free. “The splash park was a hit with families and young people when it opened for the first time last summer,” Cr Cox said. “I hope many of them will plan to pack a picnic and make a few return tripes over the coming months. “Featuring eight different water sequences, the splash park is activated at the touch of a button. “Water continually drains away so there is zero depth and the equipment is set on non-slip concrete, making it safe for the youngest of water babies.”

more parking at school BIG Hill Primary School will have more and improved parking after it received funding from the City of Greater Bendigo. Mayor Cr Peter Cox said council will provide $29,000 to extend the existing angle parking on McInnes Street to created an additional ten parking spaces. “We will also seek $62,000 in funding from the state government to formalise parking on Prospector’s Way to create an additional 14 parking spaces at the school,” Cr Cox said.

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Inclusion a hot topic By LAURA HURLEY

Cultural Diversity and inclusion are on the cards with the City of Greater Bendigo developing its first plan to tackle the issue. Mayor Peter Cox was joined by Australian Race Discrimination commissioner Tim Soutphommasane, Monash University social cohesion researcher Andrew Markus and deputy lord mayor of Adelaide City Council Houssam Abiad at a breakfast on Monday to discuss the plan. Following rallies in August and earlier this month which saw hundreds of people flock to Bendigo in opposition to a proposed mosque in Bendigo East, the plan will aim to improve social cohesion in the city. The plan will aim to improve attitudes towards multiculturalism, increase opportunities for culturally, linguistically and religiously diverse residents to participate in the community, maximise the benefits of community cultural diversity and reduce racial and religious discrimination. Mr Abiad, an Australian Muslim, applauded council’s decision to formalise their commitment to cultivating cultural diversity.

“It’s a fantastic initiative by the City of Greater Bendigo, and I think it’s really important that we keep the dialogue active,” he said. “It’s really through an open dialogue and mutual respect that we can come to the results that we are all after.” He said it was important to host the breakfast at the Town Hall, where ugly scenes in September saw a council meeting shutdown and the mayor and

Let’s have a chat about our differences... let’s have a chat about our similarities councillors assisted out by police escort. “It’s an invitation, I think, to say that everyone’s welcome at the Town Hall. “Come in, let’s have a chat about our differences – but more importantly

let’s have a chat about our similarities and what unites us as a community.” He encouraged all community groups in Bendigo to become involved with the development of the plans. “I am certain in five to 10 years from today we’re not even going to be having this discussion,” Mr Abiad said. ”I think it’s an opportunity, it’s a challenging time. “I think with challenges comes opportunities and we just need to embrace them and move forward.” Cr Cox said the plans were being developed to help shape Bendigo in the future. “Cultural inclusion is not always a given, just because people from different countries settle in one place,” he said. “Social exclusion, intolerance and prejudice can harm a city’s reputation and impact on the quality of life of residents. “Yet research has shown there are many benefits to a culturally diverse community such as increased innovation, productivity and economic advantage. The plan will be an opportunity to identify how Bendigo can harness the many cultural changes it is experiencing.”

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Out and about for a day on the move Celebrate Children’s Week at FunLoong Fun Day on Saturday October 31 by getting together with family and friends from 10.30am to 2pm. Two walking trails will be available for families with a 4.5 kilometres starting at Kalianna Special School in Nolan Street, Bendigo.

Another 1.5km walk will be available starting at Lake Weeroona car park, as well as Nolan Street, Bendigo, with both walks beginning at 10.30am. Mayor Cr Peter Cox encouraged families to enjoy the range of free activities on offer and use FunLoong Fun Day as

a way to practise active travel. “Active travel is a great way to get from A to B and the Bendigo Creek Trail walk as part of FunLoong Fun Day highlights how easy and fun it can be. “There are so many pathways across Bendigo that connect, so you don’t have to

spend too much time walking, cycling or scooting near traffic,” Cr Cox said. “Bendigo is for all people and FunLoong helps to create a community for our local young people. They are Bendigo’s future and it is important that they are able to enjoy events specifically created.”

Do you know someone who goes the extra mile and has shown personal achievement or contribution to the greater Bendigo community? If you do know someone who fits that description, why not nominate them for the 2016 Greater Bendigo Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year Awards. Greater Bendigo City Council mayor Cr Peter Cox said he is calling on residents to nominate people who they think should be considered for the city’s premier annual award. “If you know someone who goes above and beyond to help make Greater Bendigo a better place, why not nominate them,” Cr Cox said. All you need to do is let us know in 250 words what makes your nominee an outstanding community member, how they are role models for others to follow or how they have excelled or contributed to the Greater

Bendigo community. Nominations can be made online at www.bendigo.vic.gov.au/citizenoftheyear “The Greater Bendigo Citizen of the Year has been awarded for the past 20 years,” Cr Cox said. “There are many people living in Greater Bendigo who make outstanding or selfless contributions for their community service, career, sporting, academic achievements or service to arts, culture or the environment and there is no better way to acknowledge their contribution.” Nominations for the 2016 awards close at 5pm Friday, November 27. Recipients of the 2016 awards will be announced in the lead-up to Australia Day 2016. Nominees for the Young Citizen of the Year must be under 25 years of age on January 26, 2016. Further information is available by contacting Terry Karamaloudis on 5434 6000.

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Green waste truths I think it’s important that residents in the trial area for the Green waste bin collection understand that participation in this trial is not compulsory. It is indeed unfortunate that these residents were given that impression. I attempted to give information at the last council meeting on this issue – along with a few others that were also not reported e.g. saving Lake Eppalock or the Kangaroo Flat Leisure Centre – but with limited success. I believe the vast majority of our residents understand the necessity of greatly reducing our landfill, especially organic waste, which includes garden waste and kitchen scraps; but according to surveys done in many other municipalities in Australia, only a very minimal percentage of their bin audits was kitchen waste; predominantly it is garden waste. So, if people are managing their organic waste – either through mulching, composting or worm farms on property, or using a private green waste collection, such as Greenaway, which is a local company employing local people and costing ratepayers nothing through their rates – then they are free to do so. I believe there is room for a private operator in the green waste collection in Bendigo. Council is committed to supporting local businesses. Councillor Helen Leach, Bendigo

Mulch your own Congratulations to the City of Greater Bendigo councillors for finally bringing into the open the existence of green organics bin exemptions if you are managing your own green organic waste. Council staff looked at the procedures of several other councils when looking to plan how a kerbside organic service could be introduced in Bendigo. It was disappointing however that councillors missed the opportunity to look at the exemption criteria that the other councils have in place. From the other Victorian councils’ home pages I have found the following exemptions available: Those who have a green waste service through a private supplier; Multiple unit blocks can apply for a reduced number of bins, or indeed opt out of the service due to the limited garden waste produced on these properties; Properties under 400m2 can opt

out of the service; Properties over 1 hectare can opt out of the service due to their increased ability to process their own green waste. A consistent theme across councils is that residents who manage their own green waste effectively, by composting and home mulching, avoid disposal costs. I accept that the majority of people will need to use the green organics collection organised by the council. This council should be congratulating those who are already managing their own green waste, rather than making them jump through hoops to firstly highlight the existence of exemption criteria and secondly qualify for such exemptions. Andrea Metcalf, Epsom

Is the law so complex? Peter Kennedy points out in the Weekly of October 16 that City of Greater Bendigo has spent some $124,581 in legal fees in matters relative to the planned Bendigo mosque to date. How is this possible? Am I to believe that the law is so complex that the city itself does not employ anybody with the capacity and ability to put the city’s case? If the law is that complex it desperately needs changing to make it more understandable and a lot less interpretive. We all know that if you biff your spouse you are committing an assault, if you get boozed up and drive your car putting all of us in peril you are committing a crime and if you hack my bank account and steal my pension you are both stupid and a thief. All the way along we read of lawyers arguing cases on behalf of the obviously guilty, dipping their sticky fingers into the legal aid honey pot (or in this case ratepayer’s honey pot) and creating this ridiculous situation where matters legal are so ambiguous some of our “learned friends” can treat the law like a high paying game. $124,581 of ratepayers’ money has been spent and more will further be spent so that a small group of lawyers will receive a ridiculous hourly rate to put a case that simply is not too complex. A properly constituted group of elected men and women made a decision within the parameters of their delegated authority or they did not. If the highly paid executives of the city are incapable of arguing that case then I will find a year 12

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graduate for them who does have that ability and might ask $25 an hour to do so. That’s about 5000 hours on current legal fee rates. Is someone having a lend of us? Stephen Colbert, Wedderburn

Queries on Campaspe I read with despair the article on the Campaspe. (Bendigo Weekly, October 16) the author got one part right the Campaspe from Eppalock to Echuca has significant environmental value. The waste and poor management of water assets by those in charge must border on criminal. Information freely available from recognised sources such as the Bureau of Meteorology clearly indicate we are entering drought and now is the time to conserve water. The NCCMA do not show any forward planning or foresight and act like kids in a lollyshop greedily selling assets for immediate gain with no thought that the lakes could run dry again as has so recently happened. Their water discharge policy is championed under the guise of environmental flows and Ms Campbell spruikes that rainbowfish and gudgeons have re-emerged in parts of the system. I wonder how they will survive when there is no water in Eppalock to send down the river (not to men-

tion all of the other fish species that are being put at risk). Another interesting point spruiked is the re-emergence of reptiles and mammals. Is she for real? They were always there. I don’t know where they re-emerged from. I have never heard a lizard say thanks for raising the water levels. It could actually be detrimental to them as higher water levels would force them from the protection of the reeds and cover along the river bank out into the open where they are move vulnerable to predation. I would be interested to know on what scientific information the lizards and mammals statement is made. Or did they ask a lizard? A valid point not raised in maintaining the health of the river would be planning to minimise the risk of blue green algae blooms. We all know these blooms are more prominent in storages and rivers with lower water levels and warmer weather. The lack of volume contributes to higher water temperatures when higher air temperatures occur. One of the best treatments for polluted waterways is an environmental flush but this may not be possible because the storages have been emptied or severely depleted. We all know how algal blooms effect fish, animals and users. Surely planning to minimise the chance or impacts of blooms should form part of any sound

management plan, not putting steps in place to screams mismanagement. The decline in storage levels is plain to see over the last three years. Surely some management at any time could have arrested the fall. Also given the weather bureau’s forecasts it will continue and steps should be put in place to minimise this. An algal bloom is easily foreseeable and their contribution to the possibility is also apparent. Another statement in the article is that managing environmental flows they are good for the social fabric of the community. Even before storage levels fall further a large detrimental social and economic effect has occurred to the community. A lot of leisure activities have been severely curtailed. Any logical analysis says this is a major social and economic loss to the region in general and most harshly to the businesses that rely solely on adequate water levels for their income and financial survival. When are we going to get responsible management of our water resources? We are not talking about running out of vegemite here. Mismanagement in our resource has huge impacts on environment, local economies and recreational enjoyment of these assets. Shane Welsh, Golden Square

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Our shining star IN 365 days’ time, a new council of nine elected representatives from this great community will we confirmed as our next batch of councillors, to serve a four year term through until 2020. The next 12 months shape as incredible important for our city, and for the region. There’s so much for Bendigo to be optimistic about, and this community needs to shake off the shackles of negativity that we’ve been saddled with for much of the past 18 months or so, and focus on the opportunities that lie ahead. The many benefits and advantages the new Bendigo Bank headquarters brought to this city and to our economy during its construction and immediately afterwards as the impact of all those new and additional jobs reverberated throughout the community dwarf in comparison to what lies ahead via the new Bendigo Hospital project. The recent $1.3 billion Hawkei project win for Thales and its Bendigo workforce is a major win for the local economy.

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The largely unheralded plans by dairy manufacturing giant Parmalat to invest $67 million to upgrade its facilities in its nearby North Bendigo are another great opportunity for Bendigo. Since the Weekly revealed the plans for a three-stage development to upgrade and extend the North Bendigo dairy product manufacturing capacity and relocate Parmalat’s yoghurt manufacturing facilities to Bendigo, little more has been said. For its part, Parmalat says the move is a major bonus for Bendigo and will lead to a far better use of an existing industrial site that delivers future economic benefits to Bendigo and the region. Not bad, especially considering things could easily have gone the other way. Council has a bevy of its own major projects that will start in the next 12 months, and must also wrestle with the new state government rates cap policy. The next 12 months will not be without other challenges.

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THE trouble-plagued National Broadband Network is inching its way closer to fruition in our region, and while this is welcome news, it’s also overdue and incredibly frustrating. The major political parties have both contributed to delays, overruns, blowouts and confusion in the community from would be users of vastly superior, improved and even new technologies with the potential to radically alter the way some of us go about our daily work. I was a fan of a proposal put forward last month by the federal opposition’s communications spokesman, Jason Clare, who took a different approach to the traditional argybargy of federal political debate and said he was willing to adopt a bi-partisan approach to fixing the NBN project, at least from a cost and technology point of view. This project is that important to so many Australians, to business and to the future. Logic suggests that two groups working together have a better

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EERS and sausages will be the order of the day this Oktoberfest. The Rifle in View Street is presenting this year’s German and European-styled event on Saturday, October 31. To attend the event, you will need a ticket for $30 which includes a half-litre stein full of your choice of beer on the day, what’s more you get to keep the stein. Once you have emptied your stein, beer from all across the board will be available for $10. The event will be running from noon to 10pm and will consist of plenty of entertainment, German style food and competitions. Patrons will get the chance to compete in the best beard and best dressed competition, along with a chicken dance competition and yodeling and if won, the prize will of course be, beer. Craft German styled brews that you will be choosing from are Holgate, True Brew, Tooborac and Brookes. Tickets can be bought at The Rifle, 137 View Street, Bendigo.

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Ready for the Dawne B

IRD caller extraordinaire Dawne Chorus is in Bendigo this evening for her Dawne at Dusk performance. Dawne’s special performance coincides with the launch of the Nesting Instincts exhibition, which will feature a wide range of nests in nature, print and art, along with nest collections and rare books. The performance and exhibition launch are part of National Bird Week celebrations this week at Goldfields Libraries. Collections manager at Goldfields Libraries, Pam Sheean, said National Bird Week reinforces the importance of birds in our region. “Bird Week dates back to the early 1900s, and was started as a way of raising awareness of the preservation of birds at a national level,” Ms Sheean said. As part of National Bird Week,

Art lovers back RAG Theatre on tour B

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ENDIGO residents have the rare opportunity of viewing Port Phillip’s famous RAG Theatre in Bendigo late in October. The St Kilda based community theatre group first travelled away from Port Phillip 20 years ago and will now hit the road again with their latest production, A Story of Moses. A Story of Moses will be performed at St Andrews Church Hall, Wednesday, October 28 at 7pm and Thursday, October 29 at 2pm and 7pm with an inclusive educational master class taking place after the 2pm performance.

Supported by the City of Port Phillip Council since launching in 1991, the RAG Theatre provides the opportunity for people with a disability, including those with mental illnesses, to express their artistic works with the community. RAG Theatre is supported by their council but would not be able to tour to Bendigo if it wasn’t for donations from residents and art-lovers. Single show tickets start from $8 for concession and $15 for full price, while master class tickets start from $12 for concession and $20 full price.

children are invited to put their bird watching skills to the test in The Great Library Bird Count at Bendigo, Castlemaine, Kangaroo Flat, Kyneton and Woodend libraries. Fifteen well recognised central Victorian birds will be perched around each of the libraries – find them all to win a prize. Fly in for some great twitching fun until Saturday. “More than 11,000 birds have been counted in the Bendigo area for Bird Week already,” Ms Sheean said. The Nesting Instincts exhibition will run from Friday, October 23 – Thursday, March 31 2016, upstairs at Bendigo Library. All events are free, and further details and booking information can be found at: www.ncgrl.vic.gov. au/birdweek

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HE 134th Heathcote Show will soon be here and show society president Alan Harris said it will offer something for everyone. There will be displays to interest all, from rabbit fanciers to cooks with competition categories available in arts and crafts, livestock and horse competitions. “It’s the longest running community event in Heathcote and is a great family day out,” he said. “This year we are having extra free children’s entertain-

ment and community group displays as well as the usual show entries and sideshows. “Come along and enjoy a country show.” Show day is Melbourne Cup day Tuesday, November 3 and the show office opens in the Heathcote Guide Hall on Monday October 26 at 9.30am. It will be open from 9.30am to 4.30pm until October 30 and Monday November 2 from 9.30am to noon. Competition schedules are available now at www.heathcoteshow.wordpress.com

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HEN Katrina Nannestad first tried her hand at children’s writing she approached an agent who sent her story to a major publisher and hey presto, the story was accepted, she was in. “This is easy,” she thought. But as it turned out it was one of those lucky moments which turned out to be a false lead. “What followed next was nine years of rejection. I hadn’t really learnt the craft,” Katrina said. “And while those years were painful they were also important as I gradually gained in experience and skills.” Katrina who lives in Huntly with her family is now an established author with HarperCollins, formerly ABC books. Her Red Dirt Diaries have proven very successful and she is currently writing a new series, featuring a little girl called Olive. Olive lives with her beloved grandparents in a small, isolated community. Her grandparents have scrimped and saved to send her to boarding school where she can meet kids her own age. But Groves’ Boarding School is actually for “Naughty Boys, Talking Animals and Circus Performers” and somewhere among the anarchic set up Olive has to fit in. Olive of Groves is a very funny book and will appeal to children in the middle to upperprimary school levels. A former primary school teacher, Katrina has the advantage of knowing her readership well. “Previously I combined writing with parttime teaching, but I found that process very frustrating. When writing you need to get on a roll, wallow in the book, live in it. With my books doing well I now have the pleasure these days of writing full time. “It also helps to have a husband in a full time job,“ Katrina laughs. “It wouldn’t do to have two struggling artists living to together.” Explaining her writing routine, Katrina says she writes mornings and afternoons but also takes time out for her hobbies such as craft work and the book club with which she is involved. And aside from her husband and sons, her favourite companion is her black whippet called, guess what, Olive.

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Bendigo LIFE

Watch out for the sauerkraut

Now is the time to fancy dress to impress

BLAME the Germans. Oktoberfest is happening at the end of the month, and the party organising committee at the Weekly has decided to celebrate in View Street. On the vague pretext of a staff member’s birthday, Saturday on the last day of the month is a dress-up affair at the pub. That’s why I blame the Germans. Apart from the odd loud shirt, I am not really into the fancy dress routine. Certain people do get involved with it, but I struggle at the best of times. There will be lederhosen and white blouses and the celebration of all things German, it couldn’t get any wurst. Anyway, see you there, I’ll be the one by the sausage stall with a stein of bier in my hand. My conversation is limited to Ich liebe dich and kann ich einen großen bier bitte which roughly translated means “I love you” and “can I have a large beer please?” That could make it a very interesting party in many ways. No doubt someone will mention das krieg despite all the warnings by Basil Fawlty. Can’t wait. Something looms a bit earlier though. The long-suffering Mrs Kendall’s colleague is celebrating

her 21st birthday this weekend, and the Kendall pair has been invited. I was quite keen until Mrs K mentioned it’s a pyjama party. The thought of me milling around in my magic winceyette PJs with the trusty Ugg boots just does not seem right. What’s more most of those attending will be 21-ish and will cut a better look. When I thought a bit further I realised most would be people young enough to be my children,

and it would be just too strange. If I truly took the lead and wore the outfit I usually wore to bed I would clear the room pretty smartish. I follow Marilyn Monroe’s style, without the Chanel No5. I was musing over this when Mrs K pointed out that the birthday girl’s dad would be in attendance, and takes the normal protective line with his daughter. Seems best I steer clear of pyjama parties, it could turn into a nightmare.

At least the two are far enough apart for me not to get muddled up with the costumes. Don’t suppose the 21st birthday party needs me turning up in lederhosen slapping my thighs. But it could be worse, can you imagine me getting it wrong at Oktoberfest, turning up in pyjamas, drinking beer, telling people I love them with wurst in my hand. Does not bear thinking about. - Steve Kendall Twitter: @stevekendall1

St Joseph’s travels to Peter Pan’s Neverland Y

OU are sure to be hooked by the classic tale of Peter Pan next week at the Capital Theatre. Grades 5 and 6 from St Joseph’s in Quarry Hill have been the junior version of the play since the beginning of term three and are just about ready to hit the big time. There are pirates, fairies, mermaids and lost boys, as well as Captain Hook and his first mate Smee. Of course Peter Pan and Tinkerbell, Tiger Lily, Chief Tiger Bamboo make an appearance, as do Mr and Mrs Darling and their children Wendy, Michael and John. It’s the classic story of Peter Pan, the boy from Neverland who will not grow up. The show is at the Capital on Thursday and Friday at 7pm. Bookings from 5434 6100.

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BENDIGO park will receive some extra care as a result of a new partnership between the Department of Justice and Regulation and Parks Victoria. The partnership will see local offenders working to maintain parks and hopefully improving their own mental and physical health in the process. Parks Victoria ranger team leader, Mat Sobey described the added assistance as: “Not only an improvement of our parks but the ability for a real difference to be made in the

lives of these offenders.” The partnership was launched with five corrections team members getting to work out at Notleys camping area in the Greater Bendigo National Park. “The team did some important repair work on a walking track, making it more presentable and safer for visitors,” Mr Sobey said. “This is just the start of more great work to come.” Future projects as part of the new partnership will include walking track maintenance, re-

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WO widows were to become the beneficiaries from the charitable work through entertainment provided by the Sandhurst Ethiopian Serenaders (SES). One of the SES members who was to provide his talents, happened to be the son of a well known Bendigo engineer, William Rueben Middleton. The son was Alfred (Fred) Ernest Middleton. At a young age Alfred Middleton showed a number of talents, including drawing, humour along with acting. Fred had produced a clever caricatures of the members of Butler’s Combination Brass Band, a band which was to play at the benefit in 1881 that the SES had organised for the two widows, both of whom were attempting to support large young families. The two widows were Mrs Boylan and Elizabeth Robson. According to one report Fred’s caricature of each of the band’s personalities and their instruments were studies in their own right and showed a good sense of humour. This caricature montage was placed on display and thus used as a promotional tool for this fund raising event. A preliminary meeting of interested persons for the widow’s fund raising entertainment took place at the European Hotel in High Street this was located on

the northern side between Wattle and Short streets. The European Hotel was directly opposite the Berlin Hotel. There were further follow up meetings with a committee established to help organise a varied and quite different program of artists and entertainers. The steering committee had decided to hire the Royal Princess Theatre and to appoint Charles McMahon to act as promoter and be in charge of the ticket sales. Mrs Robson became a widow as the result of a mining accident that her late husband Thomas Robson experienced at a mine in Golden Square. The mine where the accident took place was the South Alliance which is on the Carshalton Line of Reef. Thomas Robson had been working 27.4 metres underground on Wednesday, August 6, 1879. At about 3pm, Thomas was in a north south drive following the reef, knocking down quartz that had been fractured through blasting the ground was described as “heady”. About 100 kilograms of the material fell on Thomas, a mate who was working nearby had heard the noise and immediately called out, but there was no reply. The quartz had partially covered Robson, who had been knocked down through the fall and thrown

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on to his back. This Durham born miner was described as being very experienced. Three of the other miners in his party Walter Graham, James Castairs and Thomas Hampton came and removed the fallen rock off Thomas’ body and carefully carried him to the cage so to be taken to the surface. Before the accident the other miners had heard the sound of the metal bar used to hit the ground to hear how safe it was. Mining inspector William Grainger came and inspected the site of the accident on the following day. Grainger said he had seen the quartz and slate that had fallen making the observation that the drive where Robson had been working was too small to be timbered for protection. On a number of occasions Grainger had visited Thomas in the hospital to interview him about the accident. Robson had a fractured spine and for a period of six weeks after he was admitted to the hospital he rallied, once he had got over the shock. Unfortunately infection set in and gradually he sank and passed away in January 1880.

Last Days of the Bus Club By Chris Stewart

HUMOUR: Alfred Middleton. Alfred Middleton had twice performed for the SES on this occasion La Fille de Tambour Major and Cheap Lodgings both being humorous sketches, the second one had the capacity audience in stitches at the end of the evening. Middleton was supported by J Pickup and R Walton. A total after expenses of almost £120 was available for the two widows. At the time of Thomas Robson’s accident there was considerable unemployment among the miners and there was discussion about reducing their wages. Did these factors weigh heavily on the men Thomas was working with?

VER wondered what became of the original Genesis drummer? No, not Phil Collins – the gangly youth who kept the beat for the rock band long before it found both Collins and world-wide recording fame. Having left the bright lights of school-hall performances well and truly behind him, Chris Stewart is ensconced these days in a ramshackle farmhouse outside Málaga in the hinterland of Spain’s Costa del Sol, where he juggles producing organic oranges with writing hilarious and self-deprecating autobiographical books. The title of the fourth instalment in his series about life in rural Spain refers to the winding down of his role as taxi-driver to daughter Chloé as she sees out her final year at the local secondary school and moves on to university. With an empty nest following their only child’s departure, Stewart and wife Ana occupy themselves with shelling waves of homegrown fava beans, scouting for industrial quantities of fine Spanish red wine with which to toast their ever-helpful neighbours and cooking wild boar from their own hillside for a “mystery guest” who turns out to be

celebrity TV chef and fellow Brit Rick Stein. Along the way Stewart manages to inadvertently label himself bisexual while trying to extol the virtues of coeducation to Chloé’s schoolmates in a language he has yet to conquer. He is also forced by a stroke of meteorological bad luck to reprise skills learned half a lifetime earlier while still a student as he labours long and hard to create a bridge over the roaring river that separates his family from civilisation beyond their rocky farmlet. Last Days of the Bus Club is a highly entertaining, fast-paced and colourful continuation of the story launched in Driving Over Lemons and can be read equally effectively as a natural follow-on from its three predecessors or independently in its own right. – Rosalea Ryan

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Reach your pOTential Looming health reforms – what will they mean for Bendigo? OCCUPATIONAL therapists from across the region will gather next Tuesday to discuss how sweeping health care reforms will affect Bendigo. The joint Occupational Therapy Australia and La Trobe University Rural Health School forum will bring together policy makers, local service managers and occupational therapists to discuss important national reforms in health and social service policy. “Rural health care is changing. And so are the ways we manage the region’s major health challenges,” La Trobe expert Dr Carol McKinstry said. “One of the priorities is preparing for the local roll-out of the National Disability Insurance Scheme in 2017. This will be the biggest reform since the late 1980s, when Australia transitioned people from mental health and disability facilities into community-care. “We also need to look at ways we can improve our services on the ground right now, because compared to the cities, rural and

regional communities have higher rates of cancer, cardio-vascular disease, mental illness and other chronic conditions.” Dr McKinstry said people in these communities often have poorer access to health care, particularly specialist mental health services. ‘We can better use technology to overcome that tyranny of distance – and not just for our clients. Technology provides new opportunities for professional development and support for health-care workers.” OTA Victoria Division Manager Kim Mestroni, says that the forum would include a round table discussion with key stakeholders and a panel discussion with local health experts. “We’ll have state and federal members of parliament, local councillors, health and disability community leaders contributing to these discussions, “So this will be a great event around some of the key issues facing health consumers, both in

Scope Occupational Therapy SCOPE’S Occupational Therapists work with people with disabilities or additional needs of all ages to build the skills and conﬁdence to take part in everyday activities. Our Therapists will work with people to support them to realise their goals and aspirations and give them the tools to achieve them in any stage of life. They have extensive experience in advising people of possible future opportunities, challenges they may face and resolution options. They can work with you in areas such as; ﬁne and gross motor skill development, behavioral strategies, social skills, organisational skills and muscle tone management. Tamati Poingdestre is a 24 year old man who has accessed Scope Occupational Therapy for most of his life and continues to do so now. He says, “Therapy supports me to achieve my goals as they change throughout my life.” “I love weights, in the future I want to keep working out at

the gym and possibly compete in power lifting. I would also like to live on my own one day.” Scope Occupational Therapists are approved Medicare, Better Start and Helping Children With Autism Providers. They are able to offer individual and small group services. For more information on what therapy services are available in Bendigo and the surrounding areas please contact Louise Undy on 5442 2000.

Bendigo and regional areas more broadly.” Guest speakers will include Senator Claire Moore – Shadow Minister for Women, Carers and Communities, Ms Lisa Chesters MP – Federal Member for Bendigo, Ms Maree Edwards MLA – State Member for Bendigo West, Ms Margaret Fitzherbert MLC – Victorian Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Women’s Health and Rural and Regional Health. The forum will take place on Tuesday October 27. For further information, contact Dr Carol McKinstry on 5448 9111 or Occupational Therapy Australia at info.vic@otaus.com.au

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Vision Australia VISION Australia is the leading provider of blindness and low vision services in Australia. Vision Australia’s occupational therapists work in partnership to support thousands of people who are blind or have low vision of all ages, at home, school or work so they can live the life they choose. For children who are blind or have low vision, specialist staff work with the child and family in their environment to facilitate the

transition into mainstream preschool/kinder, primary school, high school, further education and onto employment. Those who have an eye condition that cannot be corrected by glasses can access a full suite of the organisation’s services, choosing services to suit their own life stage. Vision Australia’s Bendigo centre helps people utilise the vision they have with support services such as help with employment, grants to

help with tertiary studies, recreation programs, skills to continue living independently, access to alternative formats of books through its library, telephone programs to connect with others, computer training as well as career support programs. These services, plus many more, are all designed to support people who are blind or have low vision to live conﬁdently and independently. Contact Vision Australia Bendigo directly to find out more on 5445 5700.

Bendigo Regional Occupational Therapy LYNNE Cooper of Bendigo Regional Occupational Therapy can provide practical information to help you avoid falls and injuries in your home and stay as independent as possible. “Staying at home with conﬁdence and continuing to enjoy life is so important. Make sure your home is safe.” Lynne said. “ Here are some tips.

Bathroom design can be improved and a free Archicentre plan is valuable. Grab rails next to steps are less expensive than an injury and easy to install. Lift off hinges on toilet doors for exit in an emergency are essential.” “ A personal alarm is readily available. Help is on the way if you cannot reach the phone.” “If you are moving to a new home get some advice. Avoid

a poor choice which could be costly”. Ask about any item of equipment which may be helpful, before you buy. “ Even if you are really ill there are many practical aids and services to help your family care for you at home.” Call Lynne on 0438 591 063 Email: coopero@iinet.net.au or go to www.brot.com.au

Everyday Independence EVERYDAY Independence’s Lego Club is a naturally driven social skills program for children who have basic understanding of social conventions but require support to develop more complex social skills. Due to the success of last term’s Lego Club, the club will resume again this term with pre-group sessions conducted with participants and their families to identify specific goals. “A safe environment sets the scene for positive outcomes noticed by parents and teachers alike within the participant’s

everyday routines,” occupational therapist Carly Dillon said. “Children become more adept at playing reciprocally with siblings at home, listening to a peer’s opinion, playing within a group in the playground, praising their friends and using compromise to work through social conflict.” Participants undertake group challenges and take turns at special roles within the group as engineer, builder and building supplier to construct Lego

projects as a team. “The pride and confidence displayed by children has been overwhelming,“ Carly said. Lego Club held every afternoon during school term is suitable for children aged six to eight years-of-age at Everyday Independence in Kennington. Everyday Independence 157 St Aidans Road Kennington Phone 1300 179 131 www.everydayind.com.au

Sharkey Mobility Aids SHARKEY Mobility Aids, established 18 years keeps Victorians mobile and comfortable from their fully equipped workshop and showroom in Kangaroo Flat. “Not only do we sell and service mobility scooters but we service and sell all manner of things to do with overall mobility to the public, nursing homes, hospitals and schools throughout the region with a large range of

lifters and beds backed up with a comprehensive spare parts inventory,” Greg from Sharkey’s said. “We also work closely with many of the regions occupational therapists whose clients often visit our extensive showroom, displaying a range of scooters, walkers, manual and powered wheelchairs, lift recliner chairs, daily living aids, bedroom and bathroom appliances.”

Feel free to call in and discuss your needs with Sharkey Mobility Aids professional staff while viewing their showroom and having all your questions answered. Sharkey Mobility Aids at 73 Short Street Kangaroo Flat, open Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 5pm, or Saturday by appointment. Alternatively phone 5447 1996 to make an appointment for their mobile showroom to visit you.

Message from local member Lisa Chesters ALLIED health services such as Occupational Therapy are an integral part of our local health system, playing an important role in the treatment and management of a wide range of health issues. This week provides an important opportunity for us to recognise and thank our local OTs and health services in our region. The largest local health services provider, Bendigo Health, has a strong commitment to allied health with a team of over 280 staff across its allied health services. In collaboration with La Trobe Rural Health School, Bendigo Health also provides invaluable opportunities for local allied health students. This week it is also important we acknowledge that Federal Liberal Government decisions are making it hard for local OTs to continue to deliver these vital health services. The Federal Liberal Government’s massive cuts in Health funding and the decision to freeze Medicare rebates from 1 July 2015 is having impact on the

way these services are delivered in Bendigo. In the past, Medicare Beneﬁts Schedule fees have been regularly indexed to keep pace with the costs associated with providing quality health services and employing highly trained and skilled staff. The rebate freeze will see a $2 billion cut from Medicare. The sad reality is that the costs of providing services, such as Occupational Therapy, will continue to increase, while the rebate will remain at the 30 June 2015 rates. Bulk-billing services will be signiﬁcantly affected and it is likely that out of pocket fees may need to be increased or introduced to cover the gap between the cost of services and the Medicare rebate. I know from talking to Bendigo residents that there are people in our community who are not seeking the medical care they need because of new or increasing costs. Health care is becoming a luxury that many people are struggling to afford. Putting a barrier between

health services and patients can only result in more people ending up in hospital, adding to overall costs in the health system. Increasing costs jeopardises the important contribution allied health services makes to patients’ quality of life and overall wellbeing and threatens to create a two tiered health system. I believe that Australians have already paid for their health system through taxation, and through the Medicare Levy. Decent health care should not be dependent on your ability to pay. Medicare rebates need to keep pace with increases in cost to health care services to ensure every Australian has access to the highest quality of care and treatment possible. This week join our call on the Federal Liberal Government to reverse their massive cuts to Health funding and the decision to freeze the Medicare rebate. For more information email lisa. chesters.mp@aph.gov.au or call 03 5443 9055.

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Bendigo Weekly – Friday, October 23, 2015

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Annette BENDIGO Sustainable House day has inspired Annette Sayle and Graeme Smith to build a sustainable home using recycled double brick with high levels of insulation. All living areas face north with large double glazed windows. They have used ideas from the first Sustainable House day which they attended. The polished concrete floor is spectacular and they saw one like it on the first open Day. They have coins and glass in the floor so it is colourful and interesting. Their house is around 21 degrees all year round and in winter they use a slow combustion fire while

in summer they will have a small reverse cycle aircon to use in heat spells. They have good cross through ventilation and also a wet back on the fire to boost their solar hot water. Outside they are growing vegies and have chooks for eggs. Annette supports Riding for the Disabled so you will be able to have a cuppa and cake at their place and make a donation. She is making home made lemon drink and several different muffins and slices. So if you are getting weary looking at all the houses you can get afternoon tea at Annette’s.

LIZ decided to build something different on her environmental block in Strathdale. A house with a small footprint, one that would be surrounded by a native garden and birds. Although the house would be smaller it needed to be filled with light so nearly every room faces north. Raked ceilings make it feel light and airy and with open timber beams it has an industrial feel as well. It also needed to be sustainable. Double glazing and lots of insulation were added to keep temperatures stable. A small PV solar system and solar hot water mean that power bills are rarely payable. Liz says this house works brilliantly in winter with rooms being 20 degrees on a sunny day.

Sustainable House Day For summer cross ventilation is important and trees are growing on the western side to provide more shade with vines growing to shade the northern living area. A reverse cycle aircon is used in the really hot weather. A native creeper fence provides privacy for the house next door as well as a home for small native birds. The house borders the national park where Liz enjoys walking and photography. Photos are for sale and so is the house. Yes you can buy one of the houses this year. This architect designed house is unique and while small, feels open and spacious. Liz thinks you should never underestimate the power of north facing light.

Talks and Registration at The Old Church on the Hill from 9.30am Corner of Russell and Harkness Street, Saturday, October 24. 9.45am Eddie Castle How to achieve a 6 star rating 10am Jen Alden and Edible Bendigo 10.30am Ros Woodburn Horticulture and Wellbeing 11am Bill McCorkell from ArchiBlox talks about the award winning carbon positive house and how to build sustainably 10am to 12pm Free architecture advice from Eplus Architecture. Old Church. 1pm to 3.30pm Free Landscape Architect at Peppergreen City of Greater Bendigo and Coliban water will have information about sustainable gardens, heatwave preparation, organics bins and products. Order a Go and Grow garden for your place. Café 2 U will be serving coffee from 10am to 12pm

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HOUSES 30 Ellis Street, Flora Hill Rob and Tansy 10am – 4pm 16 Bendigo Crescent, Flora Hill Anthony and Pam 12pm – 4pm 18 Sandstone Rise, Strathdale Liz 12pm – 4pm 212 Queen Street, Bendigo Chris and Karen 10am – 2pm 10A Clay Court, Maiden Gully Scott and Laura 10am – 4pm 9 Kathleen Terrace, Maiden Gully Paul 10am – 4pm Tiny House, Old Church Luke and Beatrice. 10am – 3pm PepperGreen Farm and Eco Pods Ros and Macey 10am – 4pm 50 Boyd Road, Lockwood Annette and Graeme 10am – 4pm

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Sustainability

Tiny house takes shape One couple’s dream of sustainability has resulted in a home of their own for less than $50,000 IMAGINE paying off your house in three years. Luke and Beatrice will as they are building a tiny house and living more sustainably on our planet. The tiny house is in Bendigo where Luke and his brother Scott are finishing off the inside of the house. Luke and Beatrice will spend less than $50,000 and after three years they will pay off their tiny house and save on expensive Melbourne rent. A rental apartment wouldn’t even be their own space like this Tiny House will be. It is designed around their lifestyle and has a yoga section in the middle where the trailer has deliberately been built over the wheels to provide a nice space to do their yoga. Luke spent a long time researching options from caravan and motoring bodies so he knew it had to be no bigger than 12.5 long and 2.5 wide and 4.2 high. It had to be on a strong steel frame and now he has had this section built. They are using eco sustainable

products and will have a small kitchen and even smaller bathroom. There will be all things to make a comfortable home and it will be super insulated to help keep the temperature stable. A small hot water heater and a wood heater will provide for winter and it has windows placed opposite for cross through ventilation in warmer weather. Of course it will be able to face north on any land. They are determined to build a house that needs no fossil fuel and are using solar and alcohol for cooking. Luke and Beatrice both work full time so when the house is finished they will look for somewhere and someone to share land resources with in Melbourne. Luke and Beatrice have made their dream a reality. It is not easy to be a trailblazer but they are showing everyone else what can be done and now on Sustainable House day in Bendigo they will share their journey so others can build a tiny house.

Our environment, our future Join the discussion

the City of Greater Bendigo is developing its fourth Environment Strategy to guide the organisations environmental activities from now to 2021. COmmunity DiSCuSSiOn: Creating a roadmap for the next 5 years Sunday October 25 11am to 4pm (lunch provided) Doors open at 10:30am for an 11am start Capital Theatre 50 View Street, Bendigo

Key note speaker: Costa Georgiadis, is a landscape architect and television

Take part in discussion groups: • Energy

personality, best known as the host of the SBS TV gardening show,

• Water • Sustainable building design

Costa’s Garden Odyssey.

• Vegetation and land management

Enjoy a range of displays, free kids activities and giveaways towards the end of the Forum.

Bookings essential envirostrategy@bendigo.vic.gov.au or phone 5434 6000 Get involved and post your questions and comments at #EnviroStrategy Facebook.com/CityofGreaterBendigo Twitter.com/Greater_Bendigo Complete the online survey at www.bendigo.vic.gov.au/envirostrategy

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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 lots of new stock arriving soon. These are not seconds or rejects but production run ends or discontinued lines at very low prices. They have quality floor and wall tiles starting from just $8m2 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. They also stock a wide range of

LAMINATE FLOATING FLOOR 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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LINDS and curtains can make a huge difference to the ambience of any room. And that’s where Shady Blinds’ Jared Keely mobile service really excels, letting you choose the style, colour and texture of your new blinds and curtains in your own home or business, seven days a week. “Being a mobile business my overheads are extremely low which is reflected in my prices,” Jared said. “I’m aways happy to meet customers after work or on the weekends for an obligation free quote when it’s convenient for them.” Shady Blinds have access to the latest materials and fabrics from both Australian and international manufacturers such as

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Spray on Concrete Transformations can transform your old discoloured concrete with a range of patterns and 35 different colours to transform your area into something new. If you are needing new concrete laid, they have an experienced team that can complete your job to a high standard and a great finish. Spray on Concrete Transformations, 190 Breen Street, Golden Square, phone 5441 2763 or contact Shane Gilchrist direct on 0417 344 023. www.sprayonconcretetransformations.com.au

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Classified Deadlines: Classified advertising closes 3pm each Thursday, with next day print. Property Guide Classifieds close 11am each Thursday with next day print. Free ads close 5pm Wednesday for Friday print. Telephone 1300 558 385

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BUSINESS FOR SALE

FRANCHISE FOR SALE

Last Friday in the Bendigo Weekly a Mitsubishi Triton S/N 52076 was incorrectly advertised as a 4WD instead of a 2WD. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Mobile paint & bumper repairs, paintless dent removal

Invites you to attend their

OPEN DAY Tuesday 27th October, 12.30 to 2.30pm

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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

Community Meals and Soup Kitchens: Bendigo Community Health Soup Kitchen: 171 Hargreaves St, Bendigo. 5448 1600. Every Thursday 4pm-4.45pm. (In the arcade near Café De Mille) Bendigo Baptist Community Care: Life Essentials: 214 Hargreaves St, Bendigo 3550. 5441 4747. Every Tuesday 7.45am. Salvation Army: 66-71 Mundy Street, Bendigo. Every Sunday 4.30pm. 0458 600 412. Eaglehawk Community House: From 13/10/15 to 8/12/15.x19 Bright Street, Eaglehawk – 5446 8322. Monday and Wednesday mornings Community Cuppa 10.30am. Tuesday Community Meal 12noon (fortnightly) and 6pm (weekly). Kangaroo Flat Uniting Church: Cnr Church and Camp sts. K Flat. 5447 9998. Community lunch fourth Wednesday of month, February to October , except July, noon. Cost $5. Our Shed: 14 Sailors Gully Rd, Eaglehawk - 5446 8813. Every Friday 7.30am.November – April 14 Sailors Gully Rd, Eaglehawk May – October 63 High St Eaglehawk (Anglican church hall) Kangaroo Flat Soup Kitchen: Rotary Gateway Park. Every Wednesday in March, 6pm-7pm Saltworks Community Meal: 63 High St, Eaglehawk (Eaglehawk Anglican Church). 0458 018 083. Every Friday 5.45pm (not through January or public holidays). St Liborius Parish Centre: 50 Panton St, Eaglehawk. 5446 8235. Tuesday 11.30am (during school terms).

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MARINE LICENSE TRAINING

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EMPLOYMENT

SENIOR PROPERTY MANAGER FULL TIME POSITION Waller Realty requires an experienced and energetic person to fulfil our senior property management position. You will possess at least 2-3 years experience in property management, have great communication skills, have excellent logic and attention to detail and enjoy working in a small team environment while being supported by an assistant and working closely with Directors. Knowledge of RE office software is preferred. Full handover of the posion will be facilitated, along with a generous salary package with bonus structure. Waller Realty welcomes all applications with confidenality. If you have these skills and love property management please email your resume to: narelle@wallerrealty.com.au or contact Narelle Waller on 0408 571 131 by the 5th November 2015

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Kyabram & District Community Bank ®

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Branch Manager Kyabram & District Community Bank ® Branch of Bendigo Bank is scheduled to commence operation in the near future. Supported by local shareholders, we are seeking an enthusiastic Manager to lead the business and become a key part of the Kyabram & District Community Interested applicants must: • • • • •

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FENCING CONTRACTOR All types of rural fencing. Phone 0418 172 640 for a free quote

GRASS SLASHING ALL AREAS Call Graham Ph 0427 508 124

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

TRADIES Advertise Here

1300 558 385

HEY PRESTO TILING Carpentry & Bathroom renovations. Call Jason for FREE Quotes 5449 6582 or 0431 917 670 HOME and Garden Maintenance, Free Quotes, Competitive Rates, honest & reliable Ph 0431 135 923

HOUSE CLEANING Relaible & Experienced 1.5hrs min Ph 0456 406 696

HUNTLY TRACTOR MOWING Servicing blocks & acerage incl ride on & stick raking Phone Steve: 0427 381 667

KANGA FOR HIRE with driver and most attachments. $350 per day or $200 for half day. Call Harry: 0402 058 099

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 $80 per load/$70 pen (incl tip fee $35) for 7x4 square box trailer. NO tyres or rock/clean fill. Cash only Ph Mick 0407 448 249

ANTENNAS

LAWN Mowing - Edges trimmed, grass removed Handyman Repairs, Rubbish Removal, Ride on Mowing also avail. From $35 p/hour Ph Tony 0412 824 690

PLASTERER

LAWN MOWER REPAIRS

Rates from $30p/h Pensioner 10% Disc. • Holes Patched • Renovations • Painting

Free pick up & delivery in Bendigo area, by qualified small engine mechanic. Bendigo Onsite Servicing Ph 0438 544 789 LAWNS, TREES, HEDGES and shrubs cut and trimmed. Rubbish Removed, & Free quotes. Phone Ron 5446 9833 LOCAL REMOVALIST has a truck going to Hervey Bay mid november, space available both ways Call 0427 046 001

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.

Local Classifieds

TV Tuning from $40

(5 LINE MINIMUM)

Phone Ron on 5447 7823 or 0431 609 423

1300 558 385

Ph 0402 775 329 The successful candidate will work under the guidance and supervision of the Senior Systems & Network Administrator performing a range of tasks including attending to Level 1 and 2 services requests; monitoring and attending to systems and network alerts; assisting in root cause analysis and design of long term solutions; and design/ implement continuous improvement initiatives. To be successful in this role you will have: Post-secondary education or equivalent amount of education and work experience Experience/working knowledge of Virtualization and SAN Technology. Good working knowledge of networking technologies. CCNA Preferable. Excellent working knowledge of computer equipment and operations (e.g. SQL

Server, Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, WSUS, File and Printer Services, IIS, Microsoft Office 2010 and 2013 products) Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills Strong customer service focus Highly autonomous & motivated work ethics with a can-do attitude

This role will suit a Systems & Network Administrator with 2-3 years of experience and provides the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a range of computer technologies. If you have the desire to inspire, prosper and deliver results within a large, diverse and technically progressive company, we would like to hear from you now!

Confidential enquiries and a position description can be made to Human Resources on 03 5431 1371 from 8.00am – 5.30pm weekdays. Alternatively applications should be emailed to jobs@hazeldenes.com.au. Applications close at COB Monday 2 November 2015. We are an equal opportunities employer

CLEANING Domestic & Vacate cleans Ph 0432 731 908 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.

TILING Wall & Floor Tiler

Waterproofing

Complete Bathroom Renovations

0499 600 578

Will weed gardens, $20 per/hour Phone Jim 0431 304 727

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 bendigotemptech@hotmail.com Servicing all of Central Victoria • Pensioner discounts available Registered Licence No. 47315

ANTENNAS

BATHROOMS & KITCHENS

DIGITAL TV SPECIALISTS 3 3 3 3 3

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

131 546

www.jimsantennas.com.au

BRAD’S Digital TV Antenna Installations ANTENNA New Home Installations TV Wall Mounting SERVICE Additional TV Outlets 20 years’ Experience Quality Work Guaranteed

0409 383 459

www.bradsantennaservice.com.au

CONCRETER

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

STORAGE SPACE

Dble lock-up garage, 530x490m behind Anne Caudle, workbench & power $50p/w Ph. 0414 590 112

BENDIGO

$'',7,21$/ 32,176 )25 79 3+21( '$7$ • )2;7(/ • &&79 ',*,7$/ )5(( 72 $,5 $17(11$6 %5(1'$1 -867,1( ::: $1<'$<$17(11$6 &20 $8

KITCHEN, BATHROOMS

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

ABN: 62 094 744 216

CAR REMOVALS

Millers Holes Mobile 0418 510 217.

AIR CONDITIONING

JIMANTBENW001

Reporting to the Senior Systems & Network Administrator, the ICT Systems & Network Administrator will be part of a crucial team providing support to the user community within the capabilities of the Systems and Network infrastructure.

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

POST HOLES

WEEDING

CARPENTER/BUILDER

CARPENTER

PLASTER

All types of plastering. • Home Maintenance • Tiling • Painting • Carpentry. Free quotes. Ph. Brian 0407 679 618

per line

BRICKLAYERS

A fantastic opportunity exists to join one of Australia’s best family businesses in the dynamic, global poultry industry.

0448 713 499

$3.00

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

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

Diverse and Challenging Position Regional Lifestyle Leading family business

5446 1422

Just

All types of jobs, Big & Small, House to Garden. Phone Will 5447 2185 or 0409 352 374

ICT Systems & Network Administrator

PJ TAYLOR

BRICKLAYER AVAILABLE

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

EXPERIENCED LOCAL PLASTERER

PH 0417 511 159

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

BLINDS & CURTAINS

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

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Services Offered BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

LITTLE RIPPER Digger Service

Trenching, Rotary Hoeing, Post Holes, Levelling 4 in one bucket,Tipper Hire. Ph: Glenn or Donna

5446 7163 or 0418 510 074

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

• Bobcat/Excavator • 20 years experience • Professional service & advice

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

COMPUTERS

FOR ALL YOUR EXCAVATION NEEDS

Repairs completed within 24 hours

5 tonne excavator Skidsteer/bobcat Tip truck

181 691

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

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

Lawn mowing and Garden maintenance

Jeoff Milne 5447 2476 Mob 0425 728 336

PH: 5444 4343 | www.mowbendigo.com

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

James Sherlock Ph: 0407 472 775

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

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

Bobcat & Tipper Hire Backhoe Trenching Post Hole Borer Site Clearing Driveways Excavation Laser Levelling Rubbish Removal

Big Area Lawn Mowing

sherlocksoilworks@hotmail.com

200 - 600mm diameter

Matt” A “ Excavations and Landscaping

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

Post holes Landscaping Site clearing/clean up

Phone Stuart 0429

GARDEN SERVICES

MacManagement

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

Managing your Macintosh world

 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.

4 Seasons Garden Care

Graeme Challis 0447 896 089 support@macintoshmanagement.com.au

Call Ron 0438 569 385

ELECTRICIANS

• Hedges Trimmed & Shaped • Pruning of Roses, Shrubs & Fruit Trees • Garden Maintenance

FREE QUOTES, 28 YEARS EXPERIENCE Phone 0429 002 678

COM PET RATE ITIVE S

HANDYMAN SERVICES

Youngy's

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

Handy Man Services All your odd jobs

1.7 & 5.5 ton excav, Skidsteer and Truck available

Geoff Williams

Call Clint 0427 349 549

Electrical Installations

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

BUILDERS

Over 40 Years Service

REC 4085

BIN HIRE

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

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

HANDYMAN SERVICES

DBM-1122 DB-U-28169

Phone: 0417 329 802

GREG SMITH ELECTRICIAN

AFFORDABLE BUILDER

• 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

HOUSEHOLD MAINTENANCE • DECKS PERGOLAS • OUTSIDE STAIRS • DOORS WINDOWS • WALLS REMOVED BEAMS INSTALLED • OUTSIDE PAINTING

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

CALL BOB THOMAS ON 0467 038 800

Building Permits Arranged + 20 Years Experience

Ph: 0400 319 094 A: PO Box 304, Eaglehawk 3556 E: townsmith@bigpond.com

FITNESS EQUIPMENT SERVICE

CARPENTRY

I’m Tony

Your local Hire A Hubby from Kangaroo Flat

PRO-FIT TREADMILL REPAIRS AND SERVICE MOBILE SERVICE AVAILABLE I COME TO YOU

(1.7 Tonne Machine Only)

Ph 0429 171 697 E: favcoinfo@bigpond.com

1.5 TONNE MINI EXCAVATOR FOR HIRE

SPECIALISTS IN ALL MAKES OF TREADMILLS AND GYM EQUIPMENT 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE - CAN ALSO ASSEMBLE ANY NEW EQUIPMENT CALL BRENDAN ON 0408 539 134 E: SERVICE@PRO-FITBENDIGO.COM | W: WWW.PRO-FITBENDIGO.COM

ADDED TO THE FLEET: BOBCAT/SKIDSTEER • For dry hire • With or without operator • Short or long term • Delivery can be arranged

SOUTHERN CROSS RESTUMPING

BendigoWeekly

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

Jobs I specialise in: • Fascia Repairs • Installations • Rubbish Removal • Doors Windows • Garden Clean Ups • Gates & Fencing • Gutter Cleaning • Paving & Landscaping • Tiling & Painting... and heaps more, just ask! LICENCED POLICE CHECKED PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURED WORK HEALTH & SAFETY CERTIFIED

HANDYMAN SERVICES

GARDAM

OVER 38,200

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

0418 508 993

HOMES EACH WEEK

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

CIRCULATING TO E X C AVA T I O N

Licenced drainer 31741

by thelocalphonebook

www.thelocalphonebook.com.au

Central Victoria 13 11 98

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Services Offered HOME MAINTENANCE

PAINTERS / DECORATORS

PICK UP / DELIVERY

Get me and the truck

TRIPPA’S T RIPPA’S P PAINTING AINTING SERVICE S ERVICE

from $30

No O No Obligation blligat b ig ga attio tion io on Fr F Free ree ee Quote Quo uote te 10% 10% DISCOUNT 10 DISC DI IS SC COUNT OUNT OU NT F FOR OR S OR SENIORS ENIO EN ORS RS

NO JOB TOO SMALL

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

CALL PETER 0409 422 271

Specialising S Sp pec ecia ialilisi sin ng g iin: n:: n Weatherboard W eather ea ther th erb bo oar ard ard Heritage Housing H erit er ritag itag it age Ho H ou ussin ing Repaints R epa ep aiint nts

RUBBISH REMOVAL

W PICK WE UP AND DE DELIVER Y YOUR TH THINGS

JASON 0490 370 558

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

Green Waste Green Waste Special

f find me on f facebook

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

www.littlegreentruck.com.au

0423 402 474

INTERIOR DECORATING

PLUMBERS

STORAGE

INTERIOR DECORATING

Greg Hicks st same day Plumbing Fajosebrvtoicoesmall

Email: bhmpeter@hotmail.com

by Valentina Need help to decorate a room... or your entire home? p: 0408 110 532 | e: valentinamarkovic@hotmail.com

LANDSCAPING

•For all your Landscaping needs and bobcat work. • Trade Qualified

PHONE STUART 0429 181 691

Phon P Ph hon one Tr one Trip Trip iippa ppa pa 0 042 427 42 4 27 24 241 2 4 41 1 95 958 9 58

ONE NAME. ONE NUMBER. ANY JOB.

Master Plumber

HI, I’M MARK YOUR LOCAL PAINTING & DECORATING EXPERT “Professional, precise work you can trust.”

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

Lic#100122

John Cross

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

5448 4499 BENDIGO 87-89 MIDLAND HWY www.centrestateselfstorage.com

STONE MASONS

Plumbing

RETAINING WALLS - FEATURE WALLS CHIMNEYS - COMPLETE HOUSES

Established in Bendigo for over 30 years

CM & MR ARCHBOLD STONEMASONS

New homes Ren nov vat atio a tiio ions ons Renovations

See photos on our website

Father & Son Team PH 0408 198 759 or 5435 3411

Maintenance Hot water repairs Gas fitting Free Quotes LIC: 13869

Ph 0408 507 715

LANDSCAPING PAVING & LANDSCAPING by Phil Carman

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

PH: 0418 822 911

CALL MARK & THE TEAM

Pty. Ltd.

13 82 75 OR

PEST CONTROL

Specialising in Landscape construction Stuart Erwin 0407 667 900 Cameron Rogister 0411 956 937 Formally “Spider Sprayers”

544 33 999 4 Nolan Street, Bendigo

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

Ph 5446 1535 www.dunstonebrosplumbing.com.au

ARE YOU RENOVATING? (Shower, hand basin, toilet etc)

SUPERIOR

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

Services Offered

Call David/Bronwyn

TRADIES Advertise Here

1300558 558 385 1300 385

PO Box 54, Eaglehawk

To advertise in this section please call

1300 558 385 classifieds@bendigopublishing.com *

Conditions apply. For private use only.

ROOFING

MOBILE BATHROOM FOR HIRE

0438 083 139 www.bettabathroomhire.com.au

License No. 32710

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

• Qualified tradesmen • Landscaping • Commercial and residential property maintenance

Services Offered

Peter Carr Plumbing & Gasfitting

0408 862 585

MOBILE BATHROOMS

www.naturalstoneconstruction.com.au

E: johncrossplumbing@westnet.com.au

To advertise in this section please call

1300 558 385 classifieds@bendigopublishing.com *

Conditions apply. For private use only.

ROOFING

& MAINTENANCE SERVICES

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

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

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

EXPERTS IN ALL ASPECTS OF ROOFING 5444 2028

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

0438 632 219

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

0420 278 951

www.scan2disk.weebly.com y

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For Sale

Services Offered SPOUT CLEANING

TREE LOPPING

FOR SALE

SPOUT CLEANING

TREE REMOVAL & MAINTENANCE

GARDEN Sleepers x7, suit firewood, $70 the lot Phone 5449 7293

PINE bookcase, 2.3M x .3M x.9M $50 Ph 0420 925 221

WEDDING veil, white, lace inserts, headpeice, 2 tier $35 Ph 0466 269 948

GLASS top round table, 4 fold up chairs, as new $85 Ph 0417 054 283

PLANT pots, large & small set, gray $14per set Ph 045 044 728

WINDOW shades, exterior, Coolaroo, sunblock, 2.4m gray Ph 0450 044 728

GRILLER, G.Foreman, lrg, EC, 3 books $35 Ph 5447 7762

PORTACOT, EC, Navy colour, hardly used, $30 ono Ph 5443 6219

GUITAR (Alver) Lovely tone, suitable for learner $50 Ph 0476 077 570

YAMAHA Golf Cart, petrol, winter protective, EC $3500 Phone 0428 594 082

SHOWER Screen, clear glass, cream, 800x800 $15 Ph 5447 7525

HAY 5x4 ROLLS

SIEVED TOP SOIL

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

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

JUDD’S TREE LOPPING

Ph Paul 5439 3835 or 0428 395 429

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

* Fully Insured

TREE LOPPING

Oaten, Pasture, Cereal, Straw. Delivery Available. Ph 0438 373 291

SMITHS Quality tree and Stump Removal

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

David Smith

0427 506 160

For Sale

HONDA CRV 2003-4 rear cargo blind, $50 Phone 0419 159 567 HYDRANGEA Plants, large plants in bud, white $15 each Ph 5442 7974 24 Curnow St Golden Square. INSTALLATION batts, 1 packet, 3.5 rating, covers 8sq M, $20. 5442 2292 JIGSAW Puzzles, used once, cost $30 each new Sell $10 each. 30 to chose from. Phone 0417 050 402

TIMBER toy box $70 Ph 0419 502 253

7 PIECE modular lounge, Chocolate colour, $80 Phone 5448 8489

CARAVAN towing mirrors, $25 Ph 5447 7050

DOUBLE Bed & Base $99 Ph 0477 990 036 or 5443 1702

FOR SALE

ANTIQUE Pine Kitchen Dresser $500 Ph 0439 066 042 BABY Avent 6 bottle steriliser $25 Ph 5444 2581 BABY Bouncer/Rocker, adjustable w/sunshade, $20 Ph 0410 788 570 BARBIE Doll, stilll boxed, Winter Rhapsody $35 Ph 5447 7275 BED Single tubular steel, new innerspring mattress. $40. Ph 0417478009

BOOKS (3) - EV Thompson Cornish "Retallick" series $5 Ph 0476 077 570 BOX of recent bridal books $5 Ph 5444 5836 CAMERA Vivitar, PS44S focus free, EC $15 Ph 5447 7762 CAR Bra, to suit VT Commodore , Exc cond. $100 Ph 0408 375 119

CHEST of drawers, 8 drawers, slim line, $80 Ph 5447 3605 CLOTHES Line, portable 4 arm, alumin frame EC $25 Ph 5447 7762 CORDLESS Phones x 2, Uniden $40 & $30 ono Ph 5442 1815 CUBBY house, Wooden, $200 ONO Ph 0448 484 220 DESK, perfect for student or office, $40 ono Phone 5442 1950 DOLLS wooden cradle, stands 60cm $25 Ph 5444 2581 DOUBLE bed fold out couch x 2 in reasonable condition $150ea or both for $250. Red in colour. Ph 0418 906 883 DOUBLE bed mattress with slat frame x 2 in excellent condition $200 each or both for $350. Ph 0418 906 883

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

DRESS, fitted, day or night, Sz 12 Paid $70 Now $45 Ph 5447 0735 ELECTROLUX F/loader w/ machine $99 Ph 0477 90 036 or 5442 5105

CHEAP REDGUM SPLIT FIREWOOD

SUMMERTIME SPECIALS

TILL THE END OF FEB 12M TRUCK LOAD $1150 OR HALF TRUCK LOAD $600

For further details Phone Clint

FIREWOOD large quantity free Ph 0413 243 274

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

Store Well with Stilwell

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

5447 4714 or just pop in 3 Benjamin St Kangaroo Flat

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

LINEN sheets, p/cases, $60 Ph 5447 0735

FORMAL/Evening dress size12-14, EC $50 Phone 0466 269 948

FORLE SA

7 DAYS phone for appointment on

FIREWOOD

FLOOR rug, rust color, $30 Ph 0432 446 010

to suit all yourr needs!

LAST SEASON CLOSING DOWN SALE FROM $5 PLUS SMALL GIFT

0427 349 549

FOR SALE

Containers

IRIS GARDEN OPEN

LADDER, aluminium Extension 2.6Mx2.6M good order, $50 Ph 5447 7525

Top quality A Grade Redgum, Split or Blocks end of season sale $950 10 cubic metres Yellow Box also available Phone 0437 120 009

FREE Canon printer, due for service Ph 5444 5836

FRIDGES

and Freezers. Top brands from $195. Fully recond, 6 mths wty. 283 High St, G/Sq. Ph. 5441 1955 FUCHSIA PLANTS Healthy plants, Large Variety $5.00 Ph 5442 7974, 24 Curnow St G/Square

GARDEN STRAW $3 per bale Ph 0411 783 679

WANTED to Buy Caravan Up to $2000 cash Phone 0403 565 134

TIMBER venetian, White, 1400 x 2000 $95 Phone: 0412 510 130

KELVINATOR fridge, works well $100 Ph 5442 5552 / 0418 372 807

DOUBLE Bed Mattress, good condition, FREE Phone 0432 446 010

SONY Stereo LBT-890 AV, 5 speaker system, Music output 310W RMS, Dolby logic, 5CD Changer, as new condition $165 Ph 5447 7525

KELVINATOR 210L all fridge $100 Ph 5446 9284

FOR SALE

LUMINIS Bagless Vacuum cleaner $99 Ph 0477 990 036 or 54425 105 MASTER Kitchen BBQ & Wok, thermo lid & cover $100 0413 243 274 MATCHING shopping trolley & basket, as new $25 Ph 0466 269 948

CASH

For Fridges & Freezers, in GWO up to 25yrs. Washing Machines up to 7yrs old. Ph. 5441 1955 TRACTORS & farm machinery wanted. Going or not, cash paid, Ph 0429 393 221

KAMBROOK Mix Master, EC, never used, $15 Ph 5444 5836

FOR SALE

CAR seat covers, lambs wool, medium size VGC $50 Ph 5442 5582

SOIL

TREADMILL, Gofit, platinum, programmable computerised, with owner's manual, paid $5000 will sell $1000 Ph 0418 126 748 TV/Display unit, VGC, Solid Timber $75 ono Ph 5443 6219

To advertise in this section please call

1300 558 385

WALKING Frame, $25 Phone 0419 159 567 WASHING Machine Fisher & Paykel 5.5Kg Top loader, Excellent Condition, $200 ONO Ph 0418 109 495

2 BURNSIDE ST EAGLEHAWK Saturday from 8am Household goods, clothes, Dvd's, books, and more

MOUNTAIN Bike, Bauer, 24'' Multi speed, $100 Ph 5447 7275 NOVELS - Light reading, lots to choose from. From $1 Ph 0476 077 570 PACKRACK, Nissan Patrol LWB, VGC, fit most models, black $400. Ph 5447 7672.

PEA STRAW $8.00 Straw $6 Min 12 bales Free delivery or pick up Bendigo Ph 0427 304 600 PHILLIPS Monitor, 19" $60 ono Ph 5449 7293

5 YARRA CRT EAGLEHAWK Sat and Sun 24th and 25th of Oct from 8am

CAMP RD WOODVALE Saturday from 8am steel, timber, iron, shelving, workshop items, tools old and new, too much to mention, come and look

30 HARGREAVES ST BENDIGO SAT 8am - 12noon Quality items, kitchenware, taking shape clothes XL/L, handbags, shoes 10/11, costume jewellery, mystery books, compost bin, filing cabinet & cot

CLEARING SALES

OASIS GARDENS SPRING GULLY SAT & SUN 8am Household items, tools, shed, garden, furniture, toys, bikes, books, camping & motors

BENDIGO ANTIQUE AND ESTATE AUCTIONS

LIVESTOCK

BLACK Dorper/Dohne Ewes x 4 plus purebred black Dorper Ram. 1 Lamb at foot. $650 Purebred Black Dorper Rams also available from $250 each. Ph 0488 098 870

KELPIE cross, male ,1yr, M/C 956000003747611 & vacc, suitable working dog, free Ph 5439 3134

LOT 2 WOODWARD ST GOLDEN SQUARE 10am - 2pm, 6 Days, FRI-WEDS. Solid pine robes, drawers, dresser, fridge, w/machine, many household goods

BICHON Frisse Puppies + Bichon X Maltese puppies, allergy free, no shedding. 3 F $600 and 3 M $550, Vet checked, wormed and Micro chipped:

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350STATION ST EPSOM Saturday 8am - 4pm Gates, Pallet racks, Corrie iron, Steel, Bulk lots new hardware, Something for all

Phone 5486 8377 or Mobile 0456 155 552

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Beautiful, pure white, 2 available. $15 each Ph 5494 3103

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CLEARING SALE MUIR AVENUE, KERANG SUNDAY 25TH OCTOBER 9.30AM START Collectables; 200 Rabbit & Dog traps, 50 Cast crown openers, Fine china and Glassware, cast iron items, Sports memorabilia, Bottle collection. Ph Steve 5452 1778 M 0427 860 627

2KMS past Farmers Arms Hotel, McIvor Hwy JUNORTOUN Sat 7am-3pm and Sun 8am-12 noon. Fishing gear, 100's of rods, reels, lures, line, etc, big brands, most new, boating gear, gun bags, lounge suite, household items, books.

ALPACAS, all colours, herd reduction, from $200 Phone 0419 116 952

92 MALALEUCA AVE JUNORTOUN Saturday 8am - 4pm Mixed household goods

MATHCING leadlight lamps x2, floral design $80 Phone 5447 3605 MOBILITY Scooter, Excellent condition, battery/electric charged, $1500 Phone 0418 289 547

9 SANDSTONE RISE STRATHDALE Saturday 9am - 12, furniture items, quality childrens toys, childrens bikes, books, wetsuits, guitars, stroller, booster seat, student desk, & more

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VHS Videos x 2 boxes, $60 Ph 5447 0735 VW original owners manual - very rare $80 Phone 0419 159 567

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WANTED TO BUY

Compost with manures and straw mix. Can deliver Bendigo Ph 0427 304 600

SPA BATH, 2012 model, 5 seater, comes with cover & steps, Excellent Condition. $3500 ONO Ph 0419 595 426

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AIR conditioner, portable, all bits, $90 Phone 0432 466 010

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

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

ADOPT-A-PET OPT A Male, 3 Years. Tabby.

AUCTION - Wednesday 28th Oct - 3pm 116 Hattam Street, Golden Square

650 lots of Antiques & Collectables on offer:

inc:- an estate of 1960’s Danish Teak furniture, mostly stamped “France & Son” Denmark inc 3pce Lounge suite, Pr of arm chairs, 4 dr Buffet, Coffee Tables, Pr single bed heads, 7pce ext dining setting, side & occ tables, Leather arm chairs etc all in excellent condition. Vic bur wal credenza, Ladies work table, Vic mah wine table, Hall stand, 5dwr chest, Fold over Games/Supper table, Vic mah sec book case, Lisner piano, 3 Mah M/S/boards, 6 B/back chairs, office desks, disp cabs, S/Sew machs, M/top w/stand, Vic style Mah 7pce din setting, Chiff, H/stand, S/board, Edw pine dutchess, 5dwr chest, S/board, Bureau, Deco Crome auto trolley 1920’s 3pce B/room suite, Old radios, L/lite mus cab, 3pce L/suite, Paintings, prints, Kero lamps, Clocks, Aust & Studio Pottery, Mirrors, 1995 Jaguar XJ Sports sedan, Collectables: R/Albert, Teasets, R/Winton, R/Daulton, Vic Ruby, Vasoline, Carnival + Dep glass, Crystal, Ep ware, Vic glass vases, Cruet, Estate & Costume jewellery + more

FULL INSPECTION: Sat 9 - 5pm also 9am Day of Sale. CONTACT: Dennis 5442 2689 or Vernon 5441 4168 or 0407 485 333

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Booster DSH

Booster is a very social boy who loves other cats and is looking for a new home with a lovely family. He would love to go to a home with kids to play with him. He is only a short haired cat and won’t need a lot of grooming. He still has a long life ahead of him. If you think that Booster is the man for you, then come in and meet him today.

Female 7 years 9 months. Brindle & White. Madge is a beautiful gentle giant. Prior to coming here she mainly lived inside and loved her spot on the couch. Madge walks lovely on lead and is extremely social with other dogs. Great fencing will be needed to safely contain her. She has been toilet trained and would love to continue to be mostly inside. If you have a large couch that you can offer this gorgeous girl please come in to meet with her.

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2005 Jayco Hawk ,immac condition, many extras, full annex & awnings, appliance pack & electric brakes unit. $15,000 Phone: 0423 640 867

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2014 JAYCO HAWK Immac condition (used twice). Many extras such as bed flies, full annexe, battery pack and gas bayonet on A-frame. Always garaged. $22,500 (M) 0409 707 450.

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POPTOP 14ft Good condition for age. Single beds, Fridge, oven, full Annex. $5500 Ph 0424 022 824 or 5446 1101

CUB supermatic camper trailer, VGC, 2003, Annex, BBQ, Built in Kitchen, $7100 Ph 0448 837 659

WINDSOR Luxury Van, low km's, sep shower, sep toilet, many extras, EC $39,950 Ph 0421 738 869

STEEL Trailer, good cond, spare tyre, 4x4ft, 2ftD $400 ono Phone 0402 128 651

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2 X 12ft boats. Complete with trailers & Motors, swivel seats, carpeted flat floor, all registered. Prices Negotiable. Phone 5447 3822 QUINTRIX 400 Hornet Trophy,40 HP, Mercury, GC, safety gear & extras $11,000 ono Phone 0427 071 511

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

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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

THOMPSON AUTOMOTIVE Repairing manual gearbox, transfer case & diffs. Phone Phill 0434 145 485

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

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Regulations require that from June, 1998 both licensed motor car traders and persons other than licensed motor car traders, must include the following info when advertising a motor car sale. 1.) The cash price of the motor car 2.) Whichever of the following is applicable: a.) if the motor car is registered, the reg no. b.) if the car is unregistered, the engine no. of the vehicle; or the chassis no; or the vehicle ID no; or the reg no. (if any) last assigned to the vehicle; or if none of those numbers are reasonably ascertainable, any other number by which the vehicle may be identified. a licensed motor car trader must also state in their advertisements their LMCT no. and the details of any periodical payments applicable. Penalty for failure to comply with these regulations is a $1,000 fine.

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Support rolls in for tennis By JOEL PETERSON

THE Bendigo Tennis Association’s support for wheelchair athletes is “what you dream about” according to wheelchair tennis legend Danni Di Toro. The BTA is gearing up to host the Australian National Wheelchair Championships for the first time from Friday, November 13. The BTA has a long history with wheelchair tennis, having hosted an annual event for many years, but the national championships represents a coup for the association according to executive director Leon Retallick. “It’s fantastic, we used to run the Victorian Wheelchair Open here for many years and we have been working closely with Foundation 97 over the last few years and have run a number of social events,” Retallick said. “Tennis Australia decided we were keen and we thought we would give it a go, and we are really happy to have the tournament as part of our festival of tennis.”

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The winner of the men’s singles event will be awarded a wildcard into the 2016 Australian Open. The men’s draw will feature Australia’s No.1 Adam Kellerman (NSW) and No.2 Ben Weekes (NSW), who have both won the Australian Open wildcard play-off in previous years. Foundation97, which raises funds for those with spinal cord injuries, will host a fundraising dinner for wheelchair sports on Thursday, November 12. The event, run in partnership with Tennis Australia, will also mark the beginning of the Roll to Rio campaign. Di Toro said the tournament marks a continuation of the fantastic support the BTA has given the sport. “I think it just creates an incredible platform for all wheelchair tennis players and hopefully inspires a few people to pick up a racket,” she said. “From Foundation 97’s point of view we have had a lot of support from the BTA over the years, it’s one of the best venues and the BTA is one of the most wonderful clubs and they

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BIG HIT: Danni Di Toro, council’s Terry Karamaloudis, Andrew Reynolds and Noel Clarke. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN. just can’t do enough for us.” The championships will be staged after the BTA’s flagship event, the Bendigo International ProTour tournament. Di Toro said having the wheelchair event aligned with the festival of tennis was a massive step forward.

It is good for those people at en elite level who will be contesting for the wildcard but also for people who just want to rock up on a court and try their hand at it.” “It’s next level, it’s stuff that we all dream about in terms of inclusive sport,” she said.

Stringer’s success earns award

GUN: Jake Stringer.

HIS breakout 2015 season, including an Al-Australian nod, has seen Bendigo’s Jake Stringer take out the Bendigo Weekly and Prime7-backed Sportstar of the Year award nomination for September. The former Bendigo Pioneer and Eaglehawk junior played a vital role in the Western Bulldogs’ run to the AFL finals, leading the club with 56 goals while spending more time in the midfield. After a busy season last year off the field, in which he became a father, the talented 21-year-old burst onto the scene in his third AFL campaign. Stringer spent a lot of time in the backline and VFL last year before cementing a regular senior spot last in 2014 and has not looked back. His development was rewarded with a spot on the field in the 2015 All Aus-

“From a tennis point of view, wheelchair tennis players are at all the grand slams but we lack that development side of it. For me, this ticks that box in a really beautiful way with a great environment and incredibly supportive venue and staff.”

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tralian squad, and he is set to travel to Ireland for the 2015 International Rules series with teammates Bob Murphy and Easton Wood. Stringer told westernbulldogs.com. au last month he sees a big future for the club. “It’s been a good season for the club. We’ve really grown as a group and we’ve taken our game to a new level,” he said. “I’ve had a lot of help from the forward line and the midfielders as well in teaching me different roles. “We’re starting to build a really strong group in the forward line but also in the midfield as well.” Stringer and the All Australian squad play the first International Rules contest against Ireland on November 21 at Dublin’s Croke Park.

Pios’ new faces THE Bendigo Pioneers Football Club is again breaking new ground, announcing the members of its first rookie squad this week. The squad of 40 features players from far and wide within the Pios’ expansive region who will have their development fast-tracked. Regional areas such as Boort, Kyabram, Pyramid Hill, Colbinabbin, Tyntynder, Woorinen, Woomelang, Mildura Imperials, and Nyah will all have representatives, as will Bendigo clubs Sandhurst, Strathfieldsaye, Eaglehawk, South Bendigo and Golden Square.

Pioneers coach Brett Henderson said the squad would provide more opportunities for players across central and northern Victoria. “Some of the players in the rookie squad could be added to the main list before the season starts, or during the season,” he said. “There are a lot of factors to consider. Our recruiting team and network spotters will be at a lot of matches. “Their feedback will be important, not just for the lead-up to next season but for seasons to follow.” The rookie squad will train with the main under-18 squad across

BATTLE: Sandhurst’s Billy Robertson was named in the squad. preseason and during the season. “We believe we have a great mix of talent. Versatility and adapting to change will be crucial,” he said. “It’s not just about be-

ing able to play one position, but the ability to adapt to two, three or maybe more roles.” Preseason training starts on November 13 at Epsom Huntly Reserve.

Carnival coup MORE than 500 footballers and netballers flocked to Epsom Huntly Reserve at the weekend for he Victorian Koori Football and Netball Carnival. The festival was held by the

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Big tests await Spirit BY JOEL PETERSON

AS the club embarks on possibly the toughest stretch of its 2015/16 Women’s National Basketball League schedule, the Bendigo Spirit has made a strong start to its campaign. Sitting at 2-1 after two rounds – a surprise, confidence-building win over Townsville included – Bendigo is well positioned heading into the first of three consecutive double headers. The first comes this weekend – on Friday night against the undefeated Dandenong and returning home to Bendigo Stadium on Saturday night to face Canberra.

Bendigo made its home debut last Sunday with a resounding 16-point win over Perth in front of a packed crowd, a victory that Spirit star Kelsey Griffin said the team was extremely pleased to come away with. “Perth is getting better each year that I’ve been here, they aren’t a team that you can overlook... to be able to protect our home court and to know you have a win on the board when you go to play them over there is great,” she said. The loss to South East Queensland (in round one), as much as you hate losses, we learned a lot from it and took it to heart, and it set a good standard for what we

want to be this season. “As for as team identity, I think it helped us set what we want to be like, we still have a way to go but I think we were set on the right track after that loss.” Griffin and Belinda Snell both turned in standout performances in the win over Perth, both named in the WNBL team of the week for round two. Bendigo restricted Perth to 65 points on the weekend and Griffin said that the team can again hang its hat on the defensive end despite showing some exciting signs on offence. “We are starting to get that mentality where you know you

en’s side belted Maryborough 61 to 40, Charlotte Brancatisano leading the way with 12 points. The men were also dominant, using a 27-6 third quarter to springboard to a 107-63 win over the Blazers. Daniel Hansen top scored with 26 points. The Braves’ next home game is this Saturday at the Bendigo Stadium versus Wodonga Wolves, women tip off at 6pm and men at 8pm.

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go will take its opponents lightly. “It’s a massive game, we will really have to be up to play that game,” Griffin said. “The thing about them is that they seem to be all the same height, they’re big and so athletic and ready to run. When we played them in pre-season it wasn’t a great showing for us, and we have to come to play this week. “Canberra will be tough on Saturday too, they are a really capable side, but our focus is definitely on Dandenong at this stage.” Bendigo’s game against Canberra at Bendigo Stadium on Saturday night tips off at 7pm.

Bowlers’ day in EVCA

Braves win big THE Bendigo Braves continued their strong start to the Country Basketball league season, winning two out of three games at the weekend. The Braves men’s side went down to Seymour on Saturday night by 18 points despite 13 points from Jake Cowling and 11 points from AJ Brohm. The men’s and women’s sides were both in action the following day, each recording wins. The Braves wom-

can get out and defend your player because you know the team is behind you,” she said. “We have definitely built on our defence and that needs to be our identity because that is what we can control.” While Canberra have given Bendigo plenty of problems in recent years, recording multiple wins at Bendigo Stadium, the opposite is true for Dandenong. Bendigo’s recent record against the Rangers is nothing short of dominant, before a loss in round 13 last year Bendigo had won its previous 12 games against the Rangers. That doesn’t mean that Bendi-

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THERE were wickets aplenty as the 2015/16 Emu Valley Cricket Association season got underway last weekend. Only two sides, Spring Gully and Marong, reached 200 on what was undoubtedly a day dominated by the bowlers. The Crows were bowled out for 203 as they opened their season against Axe Creek at Spring Gully Oval. The hosts were rusty out of the blocks, stumbling to 5/43 before the steadying influence of Des Gilmore came to the crease. Gilmore crafted 78, with no other Gully batsman scoring over 24, extras contributing 38 runs to the total. Greg Burns claimed 3/47 off his 14 overs, while Grant Le Poidevin and Travis Nolan each took two wickets. United recruit Lachlan Ross had an instant impact for the Tigers, taking three wickets as they restricted Golden Gully to 149 at Langdon Building Oval. Ross, Andrew Duguid (4/15) and Alex Collins (2/51) did the bulk of the damage. Clint Prime (32) and Paul Barber (31) top scored for the Cobras, who claimed the wicket of Collins as United went to stumps at 1/9. At Maiden Gully, Marong’s Scott and Jeremy Ross top scored as the Panthers made an even 200 in their first innings against last season’s wooden spooners. Opener Scott Ross made 41 in a bright start for the visitors who reached 2/106 before somewhat of a middle order collapse, losing 5/24. Jeremy Ross (36) and Andrew Brown steadied the ship, putting on 63, before Josh Sheehan cleaned up the tail. Sheehan finished with figures of 4/26, with Craig Burn the standout taking 5/41 before Gully went to stumps at 0/10. Emu Creek made a strong start with the ball at Club Court in its match against Sedgwick, reducing the Rams to 2/9 at stumps after being bowled out for 196. The reliable Simon Marwood top scored with 51 for the Emus while Daniel Chamber-

STEADY: Maiden Gully’s Rob Brown. lain (30) also made a solid contribution. Luke Southon did the damage for Sedgwick with three wickets. The Rams made a nervous start with the bat, losing openers Sam Alcock and Andy Friswell cheaply, with the dangerous Matt Dwyer unbeaten at stumps. Finally, Mandurang made a solid start to its premiership defence, skittling West Bendigo for 147 before heading to stumps at 3/56. The match was moved to Strathfieldsaye’s Tannery Lane due to concerns over the area surrounding the pitch at Ken Wust Oval. Paceman James Pietromonaco took four scalps for the Rangas, who made a super start and had West Bendigo at 2/5. Travis O’Connell (35) and Michael Peters (56) dug in for the Redbacks and put on 83 for the third wicket but had little support. Hayden Rowley took two wickets for the Redbacks as they began their defence including the critical scalps of Matt Giri and Cain Ladiges.

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Cricket’s bush bash By JOEL PETERSON

VICTORIAN Premier Cricket will hit Bendigo this weekend, with two day-night games to be held at the Queen Elizabeth Oval as part of the league’s Bush Bash round. Bendigo held the first Premier Cricket regional clash in 1993 and 55 venues have followed suit, but this weekend marks a first for the initiative with women’s games being played in both Bendigo and Bairnsdale. St Kilda meets CaseySouth Melbourne in men’s action from 2.30 on Friday before Plenty Valley tackles Prahran on Saturday from 2.30pm in the women’s match. Dunkeld and Yarrawonga are the two new venues to host matches this year, and premier cricket development and strategy manager Mike Ronchi said having women’s cricket involved in the round was extremely important to

Griffin lifting Spirit AFTER a dominant performance in front of a bumper home crowd last Sunday against Perth, the Bendigo Spirit are back at home on Saturday against Canberra. Before that, they take on unbeaten league powerhouse Dandenong in a huge round three road game tonight. – Story Page 38

the competition. “Having women as part of the Bush Bash is an important step forward for the sport,” Ronchi said. “It’s great to show the regional cricket community the skills of the best women’s cricketers in the state.” Prahran comes into Saturday’s clash off a dominant win last weekend over Dandenong while Plenty Valley has lost both of its opening two clashes. There is no shortage of quality between the two sides, the likes of Vic Spirit keeper Emma Inglis team mates Katherine Hempenstall, Nicola Hancock and Australian representative Jess Cameron be in Prahran’s lineup. Plenty Valley will have the services of England international Danni Wyatt and VicSpirit’s Kirsty Lamb. In the men’s game Bendigo’s James Seymour will return to his home town for CaseySouth Melbourne to face

the likes of former Australian spinner Michael Beer and gun batsman Graeme Rummans, both lining up for St Kilda. Seymour has been in cracking early season form, making three half centuries before being dismissed for eight last weekend. Casey-South Melbourne is still searching for its first win of the season and sits second last on the table while St Kilda has won two of its four games and is currently just outside the final eight. Melbourne and Prahran are undefeated atop the men’s premier first ladder. On the women’s side, Prahran is fourth with one win and a loss while Plenty Valley is winless and second last on the ladder. Bairnsdale will host the other women’s game to be played regionally this weekend, when Dandenong takes on Essendon Maribyrnong Park at Bairnsdale City Oval.

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