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ISSUE 941 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2015

Going with the Mo FACIAL fuzz is the order of the month this Movember, with local participant Shaun Allen preparing to be shorn for a good cause.

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Weragoda on enforced leave

By PETER KENNEDY

COUNCILLOR Mark Weragoda has been forced to take leave from the City of Greater Bendigo for one month after he was found guilty of misconduct.

An independent Code of Conduct Panel delivered a scathing report into Cr Weragoda’s behaviour, dating back to his initial drink driving offence in March and the subsequent denials, as well as his failure

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to be truthful when appearing before the panel convened to investigate his actions.

The panel’s findings were tabled at Wednesday night’s Greater Bendigo council meeting as part of a procedural motion, which meant there was no debate, despite protests by

Cr Helen Leach.

Asked by mayor Peter Cox whether he would accept the finding, Cr Weragoda uttered three simple words.

“Yes, I do.”

Cr Weragoda’s enforced leave of absence began at midnight on Wednesday, and is due to expire at

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The Code of Conduct Panel report into Cr Weragoda’s actions was highly critical of his behaviour, with some of the embattled councillor’s statements labelled “demonstrably untrue”.

And in a move that could have far

wider ramifications for elected representatives, the panel also challenged the council’s previous assertions that Cr Weragoda’s drink driving offence was a personal matter.

It found that councillors who represent their municipality at a public function have an obligation to “exercise restraint in the consumption of alcohol and not to consume so much alcohol as to pose a risk of harm to other citizens”. Continued Page 5

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The Weekly look at the local real estate market

Real estate joins forces STAFF from Barry Plant Bendigo and The Professionals Bendigo have put professional rivalry aside for the moment and teamed up to sell four brand new townhouses in Flora Hill, all profits from which will be donated to charity.

The agents will also donate a portion of their sellers’ fees to the cause.

“This project gives buyers a unique opportunity to purchase a beautiful new home, knowing that all profits will go directly to helping others,” Barry Plant Bendigo sales director and auctioneer Jesse Gardner said.

The Race Street development project is a 100 per cent charitable initiative among four like-minded men with strong Christian beliefs. Each developer will select a charity to donate proceeds to.

The developers met in 2013 in the Solomon Islands where they worked together on a project for Scripture Union that works in the schools helping the disadvantaged. They have a passion for charities that help fight slavery, the sex trade and other worthy causes.

“By coincidence, all four were from Bendigo,” Mr Gardner said.

“They decided to work together on a local project, and the resulting Race St development is a collaboration to further support the causes they are passionate about.”

The men all have experience in building and property devel-

JOINT EFFORT: Jesse Gardner and Danny Clark. opment, and have put significant money into the project to get it off the ground. They have received support from Bendigo Bank and local tradesmen, and Barry Plant Bendigo and The Professionals Bendigo are collaborating to market the townhouses.

The townhouses, located at 47 Race Street, Flora Hill, are for private sale as follows: Single storey •1/47 – three bed, two bath: $470,000$495,000 •2/47 – three bed, twobath: $470,000-$496,000 Double story •3/47 – four bed, two bath: $570,000 - $590,000 •4/47 – four bed, two bath: $570,000 - $590,000 For sales inquiries, please contact: Barry Plant Bendigo – Jesse Gardner 0477 277 470 The Professionals Bendigo – Danny Clark 0417 006 056

AFTER hitting a four year low last month, fixed rate demand has fallen further still.

According to the latest national home loan approval data from Mortgage Choice, fixed rate home loans accounted for just 13.88 per cent of all loans written throughout the month of October – down from 14.41 per cent the month prior.

Mortgage Choice chief executive officer John Flavell said the last time demand for fixed rate products was this low was back in June 2011.

“Fixed rate demand has fallen every month for the last four months in a row,” he said.

“We had expected to see a slight lift in demand for fixed rate products last month, after all of the majors decided to increase the interest rates on their suite of variable owner occupied and investor products.

“That said, while the majors all raised their rates in October, most of the higher rates won’t come into effect until November 20. ‘’When this happens, we might start to see more property buyers opting for fixed rate products.”

Across the country, demand for fixed rate home loans was once again weakest in Victoria, where this type of product accounted for just 8.65 per cent of all loans written.

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tralia were not far behind, while at the other end of the spectrum, fixed rate demand was strongest in New South Wales, with this type of product accounting for 17.31 per cent of all loans written.

Of the variable rate loans on offer, ongoing discount products once again proved the most popular with borrowers, with this type of product making up 52.80% of all loans written in October.

“Even though all of the majors have recently lifted their variable interest rates, the mortgage market continues to be very competitive,” Mr Flavell said.

“Lenders are still actively competing for market share through low rates, which opens up a great opportunity for potential and existing home owners who are in the market for a sharp deal.”

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No go for Ironbark Coles Development strategy pushes for vibrant CBD

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PLANS for a new supermarket on a high profile site in the Bendigo suburb of Ironbark have been dealt a blow, after Greater Bendigo councillors this week voted to adopt a strategy to guide the future development of shopping and office areas.

The Commercial Land and Activity Centre Strategy provides policy, planning and investment directions for Greater Bendigo’s urban and rural activity centres over the next 15 years.

Supermarket giant Coles had expressed interest in developing a large, modern supermarket on vacant land on Eaglehawk Road, near the Marong

Road intersection and on the site formerly occupied by the Osborne Foundry, and more recently, Golden City Implements.

But councillors this week accepted the recommendations of the strategy, saying its guidelines and vision for a series of ten minute neighbourhoods and a vibrant CBD, would not be best served by supporting the Coles proposal.

The strategy claims Greater Bendigo will need a further 150,000 square metres of commercial space in coming years.

Speaking in support of the strategy, Cr Rod Campbell said Coles now had a better understanding of how and where council wanted future growth and development to occur.

While Cr Helen Leach disagreed with claims by consultants ERM on behalf of Coles, she said she was concerned about an oversupply, pointing out many people shopped at supermarkets on their way home from work.

She also expressed concerns about how council can promote the

concept of 10-minute neighbourhoods and a thriving CBD at the same time.

On behalf of Coles, consultants ERM had sought changes to the draft strategy to identify the undersupply of supermarket floorspace and the capacity for Ironbark to support a full line supermarket within the retail hierarchy. However, council officers found that building a full line supermarket in Ironbark would stifle investment and development in centres such as Maiden Gully, Eaglehawk and Marong, as well

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Growth of a good cause SHAUN is set to be shorn come the end of November.

Entering its 12th year nationwide, Golden Square resident Shaun Allen is sporting a full beard going into his seventh Movember.

Grown and carefully curated since Movember last year, those who donate $5 or more towards Shaun’s cause will go in the chance to win the opportunity to rid him of his facial fuzz.

A prospect that is being met with mixed emotions.

“At the end of Movember last year a couple of mates and I were growing mos and shaved it off and it just sort starting growing from there just as a ‘cos I can’, but then halfway through it was like well why don’t I do something with it?” he said.

“I always had stubble, and a few of the boys from soccer were like “why not just grow a season beard?” And it just kept snowballing from there.

“I’ve grown a little bit emotionally attached to it.”

A PE teacher at Bridgewater Primary School, Shaun said his students have also grown attached to his beard.

“They love it – some of them are like ‘get rid of it’ and others as like ‘no, don’t do it, you’ll look so different’.”

With its focus on men’s health, Shaun said Movember was an opportunity to talk about men’s health issues.

“It’s better now than it was, but it’s not manly to talk about problems, like mental health issues,” he said.

“And having had mates go through stuff like that I thought it was like a little bit of a good thing to do.”

Money raised from Movember will also go towards research about prostate cancer, which alongside the Move in Movember campaign is aimed at getting men more active and healthy.

Those considering growing facial hair for the cause, be warned – it requires maintenance.

To sign up or donate to Movember, visit https://au.movember.com/

CREEPY crawly critters could soon be coming to the Discovery Centre, with the centre waiting for the go ahead for a $13,000 Stronger Communities Grant application submitted to the federal government.

Discovery staff were joined by federal member for Bendigo Lisa Chesters this week to discuss the Minibeasts at Discovery project, where it is hoped the funding will help the Centre expand their minibeasts exhibition.

Discovery Centre manager Kate Barnard said the funding would help give the centre the capacity to keep creepy crawlies for visitors to touch and study.

“We’re interested in building this new minibeast exhibition because a lot of our exhibits are kind of focused on physics concepts and we do a lot of chemistry in the lab, so we wanted to add biology to that suite of activities that we offer,” Ms Barnard said.

“It’s really engaging for students to see live animals and hold them.

“Because Discovery has been through quite a tumultuous year, we’ve been looking at what we can do with our exhibit gallery to reinvigorate the space.”

Other organisations that are waiting on the green light for a portion of the funding include the Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation, Bendigo Access Employment, Radius Disability Services and the Bendigo District RSL. In the 2015 budget, the federal government committed $150,000 per electorate towards the Stronger Communities Programme to fund small capital projects.

Ms Chesters said an independent committee has shortlisted and recommended the projects to receive the funding, and now they are awaiting approval from the department.

“Discovery was one of the projects that was prioritised, and now we’re waiting for the department to give it the green light,” she said. great mates: Kate Barnard, Lisa Chesters and some minibeast friends at the Discovery Centre.

as limiting their ability to become 10-minute neighbourhoods.

The report also found the former foundry site (Coles’ preferred site) in Ironbark presents some additional challenges for redevelopment due to its history and contamination; sensitive residential interfaces; local roads and laneways at the rear that are not suited to high levels of traffic; and a challenging interface with the highway.

Late yesterday, a spokesperson for Coles told the Weekly that the company had taken on board the feedback from council and on that basis Coles would not be pursuing plans for a supermarket at Ironbark at this stage.

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Joint call for slowdown

By LAURA HURLEY

THERE have been renewed calls to lower the speed limit along Strathfieldsaye Road near Strathfieldsaye Primary School with concerns students crossing the thoroughfare could be at risk.

The current limit along Strathfieldsaye Rd from Club Court to Uxbridge Street is 80 kilometres per hour, which is reduced to 60km/h during school pick up and drop off times.

However some local residents believe the limit should be decreased to 40km/h during school times, despite the school not directly abutting the road.

The City of Greater Bendigo received a report in August recommending a number of works done at intersections along the thoroughfare to break up traffic congestion during peak times after students undertook traffic surveys last

year to highlight the need for safer conditions.

The works recommended at the Uxbridge St intersection would be required to take place before 2026, however school principal Ben Johnstone-McCloud would like to see the works take place sooner rather than later.

“It’s been a concern for our community for as long as I’ve been the principal – so for the past three years,” Mr Johnstone-McCloud said.

“Obviously with the increase in population in our area, there’s been an increase of traffic along that thoroughfare.

“For our students, our parents and our teachers we want to make sure they get to and from school and work as safely as they possibly can.

“We would like to see action on this plan really quickly.”

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STREET PLAN: Richard Liddelow wants slower speed limits on the road. leviate some of the issues.

“In the plan there’s a plan for traffic lights at the end of Uxbridge St, it’s really quite a good development to move on quickly,” Mr

Johnstone-McCloud said.

“There’s also plans for traffic treatment at Club Ct – both of those traffic treatments would allow for students to have two safe

crossing points, as well as a way of stopping the traffic in a safe and efficient way.”

Local resident and teacher Richard Liddelow has labelled the intersections “dangerous” and called for someone to assume a duty of care.

“I just can’t believe at 3pm these cars are still doing 60km/h here, it’s an accident waiting to happen,” he said.

VicRoads regional director Mal Kersting said it had reevaluated the existing speed zone along Strathfieldsaye Rd and found it to be appropriate, in part because the school does not directly face onto the road.

“To further create greater awareness for motorists using this road, VicRoads extended the 60km/h speed zone along this section of Strathfieldsaye Rd closer towards Bendigo to slow down traffic well in advance of the school,” Mr Kersting said.

On enforced leave 3From Page 1 The panel found Cr Weragoda had paid insufficient attention to just how much alcohol a person can consume before going over the limit and that he had not acted responsibly.

On Friday, March 6 this year, the Eppalock Ward councillor blew 0.125 per cent when he was intercepted while driving along Condon Street, having earlier attended a Bendigo International Madison sponsors’ event at the Shamrock Hotel.

His wife Leonie had earlier recorded a blood alcohol reading of .098 per cent when pulled over by police at the intersection of Townsend and Neale streets.

Despite claims made to his fellow councillors that he had merely been attempting to park his wife’s Mercedes in a safer spot, the panel determined Cr Weragoda had likely been intercepted some 250 metres from where the vehicle had been parked.

Phone records presented to the panel did not support Cr Weragoda’s statement to a preliminary conference on April 15 that he had attempted to call three taxi services prior to getting behind the wheel of the car.

The panel also rejected Cr Weragoda’s evidence that when he drove off in his car, police had already packed up the breath testing station.

“In our view, the evidence shows that it is more likely than not that Cr Weragoda thought that no police were about, and

moving ahead: Maree Edwards with Bob Cameron and Robert Blum. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Hospital takes another step forward STATE member for Bendigo West Maree Edwards this week unveiled the world-class cancer facilities currently under construction as part of the Bendigo Hospital Project.

The new cancer centre brings together radiotherapy, oncology and outpatient services within an integrated space, providing benefits for both patients and staff.

Joined by Bendigo Health board chair Bob Cameron and director of oncology Robert Blum, Ms Edwards said the centre would in-

clude 14 additional chemotherapy chairs, taking the total to 26, two additional radiotherapy bunkers and additional outpatient consulting rooms.

“The entire building has been designed to service the community for decades to come and, with this in mind, has the capacity for future expansion as patient demand increases,” Ms Edwards said.

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“The co-location of services will enable clinicians to work closely together and to consult with one another about patient care when required which can be difficult at the moment due to our geographical distance,” Dr Blum said.

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Cr Weragoda also told the preliminary conference he had denied drink driving to a Bendigo Weekly reporter during a telephone interview, because the reporter had mentioned the wrong date and location – a claim this paper rejects.

The Code of Conduct Panel was also critical of Cr Weragoda’s actions that contributed to “very considerable delays” in reconvening the panel.

They also noted that the apology subsequently made by Cr Weragoda on Wednesday, March 11 acknowledged the danger he may have caused to other drivers and pedestrians appeared to contradict claims he was merely reparking his vehicle in a safer spot.

In that March 11 apology, Cr Weragoda also said as a community leader “he will need to rebuild the community’s trust and faith” in himself.

The City of Greater Bendigo yesterday confirmed that under the Local Government Act, Cr Weragoda is still eligible to receive a councillor allowance during the period of his enforced leave, but is ineligible to serve as the council representative on any boards or committees he is part of.

Cr Weragoda’s licence was suspended for 12 months in March, and he was given the statutory penalty of $627 by Victoria Police as a result of his offending.

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A SIGNIFICANT increase in ticket sales to major events in Bendigo has come as welcome news to the majority of Greater Bendigo councillors.

Council’s capital venues and events facilities experienced a 37 per cent leap in ticket sales in the 2014/15 financial year compared to the previous year, however one councillor expressed concern that many of the venues also appeared to be running at a loss.

Cr Helen Leach called for more detailed financial figures on the operating costs of the venues at Wednesday night’s council meeting, arguing ratepayers had the right to know where their money was being spent.

Mayor-elect Rod Fyffe highlighted the importance

of such events as drawing tourists to the city.

“This is a significant contributor our wellbeing,” Cr Fyffe said. “(The increase) is a wonderful performance and we build on that – the Ulumbarra Theatre has been outstanding success at attracting events.

“This is a cause for celebration.”

Major events in the Bendigo region during the 2014/15 financial year were estimated to have a financial impact of $23,942,072.

Council’s major events unit had a budgeted operational cost for 2014/15 of $1,724,998 and an actual net cost of $1,804,844 by the end of financial year.

The art gallery had $1,754,418 set aside in the 2014/15 budget, and

ran at an actual net cost of $1,852,887 – a difference of $98,469.

Cr Leach called for further transparency about how the funds were being spent.

“I would like to see a clearer picture of income and expenditure,” she said.

“Ratepayers want details – they have a right to know how their money is being spent.

“The art gallery is a trifle over budget.”

Cr Fyffe said it was important to look at the bigger picture.

“This is a big picture thing,” he said.

“Seven of 10 years the art gallery has run under budget.

“You’ve only got to drive past most hotels over the weekend to see most have no vacancies.”

Pipers mark the last post BENDIGO’S special Centenary of Anzac tribute reaches its 200th night on Remembrance Day eve when the Last Post will be sounded from outside the RSL Hall in Pall Mall.

A team of 20 buglers and pipers has been taking turns to play the Last Post or piper’s lament at 6pm since Anzac night and will continue until December 20.

“Our city’s unique commemoration marks each day Australian and New Zealand troops were involved in the Gallipoli campaign 100 years ago – from landing on the fateful April 25 to final evacuation without casualty 240 days later,” co-ordinator of the nightly vigil Chris Earl said.

“The aim of this special commemoration is to remember today that Gallipoli is not one day but a conflict that saw more than 8000 Australians lose their life over almost eight months.

“Each night the sounds of our buglers and pipers have reverberated along Pall Mall and into Rosalind Park in a signal for people to pause and reflect.”

Bendigo RSL president Cliff Richards said: “It’s been an amazing effort for this team to turn up every night and endure chilling evenings and strong winds as well as the fine evenings of spring.

“I am unaware of any other regional community so committed to honouring the spirit of our original Anzacs,” Mr Richards said.

Mr Earl said the team was also preparing for the 240th and final night of the Last Post with a special service of commemoration to be incorporated into the evening.

“All 20 buglers and pipers will perform in a fitting tribute to every Australian who served at Gallipoli and the families who waited at home,” he said.

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Bank hikes interest rate

BENDIGO Bank has joined the big four banking institutions in announcing an increase to its residential standard variable interest rate for owner occupiers.

The bank this week announced it would lift interest rates by 0.12 per cent to 5.68 per cent, while investor rates will increase by 0.15 per cent to 5.91 per cent.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank managing director Mike Hirst said the decision to adjust rates

takes into account a wide range of factors, including the needs of all stakeholders, maintaining competitive pricing and capital requirements.

“Our bank regularly reviews our pricing, and the needs of borrowers, depositors, shareholders, partners and the wider community remain front of mind,” Mr Hirst said.

“We’re pleased that the government has supported most of the recommendations of the Fi-

nancial System Inquiry, and while these measures will go some way

capital than the major banks.

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The interest rate reflects our need to generate a reasonable return to levelling the playing field, the fact remains our bank is still required to hold significantly more

flects our need to generate a reasonable return given we are competing against the major banks to

attract capital to grow.

“The pricing we set must continue to be competitive in this historically low interest rate environment while also reflecting our premium value proposition,” he said.

The adjustment is effective Friday, November 20.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank will hold its annual general meeting in the Ulumbarra Theatre on Tuesday, November 10 from 11am.

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National swap meet gears up for success THE Bendigo National Swap Meet has a big birthday next weekend as it celebrates 40 years since it was moved from metro Melbourne.

The Bendigo event has always been at the Prince of Wales Showgrounds and has kept to the same weekend.

There is a bit of a preview this Saturday as there will be 30 or so cars in Hargreaves Mall as a promotional display as part of the Bendigo Blues and Roots Festival.

Peter Tangey has been involved since day one, and was on the first committee.

“This is the 41st swap meet and it’s grown quite a bit,” he said.

“There were 232 sites the first year, and this year we are looking at more than 1600.

“We expect to see about 20,000 people coming through the showgrounds over the weekend.”

Mr Tangey’s interest lies in cars with chrome bumpers, from any country.

“I restore my cars, it’s my main interest, and I will be looking for some spare parts for my latest restoration at the swap meet,” he said.

“I am not on the committee

now, I am retired, my interest in cars remains the same as it always has been.”

The event will also acknowledge the 100 years since the start of World War I with a display of military motor vehicles.

City of Greater Bendigo’s Terry Karamaloudis said the Bendigo Swap Meet is an important annual event that attracts thousands of people to Bendigo and injects considerable dollars into the local economy each year.

“The Bendigo Swap Meet has been a terrific annual event and economic contributor for the past

40 years,” Mr Karamaloudis said.

“The event also benefits local service clubs such as Rotary who utilise an army of volunteers to provide the catering at the swap meet and then use the income that they make from the event to undertake the important work they do in the community.

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AFTER recording a far warmer than average October, Bendigo saw some much needed rain fall this week.

Bendigo’s mean maximum temperature of 27.4 degrees through October was the highest recorded at the BoM’s Bendigo Airport site, well above the long-term average of 20.5 degrees.

2014 also saw a particularly warm October, with an average maximum temperature of 24.2 degrees.

The city’s maximum temperature record in October was almost nearly broken on October 6, when the mercury hit 35.1 degrees, one of nine days of over 30 degrees during the month.

Bendigo typically averages 1.2 such days in October over the 25 years of records at the airport.

The record at the Bendigo Airport site remains 35.5 degrees on October 21, 2007.

That was stark contrast to the rainfall in Bendigo this week,with 29.8 millimetres of rainfall falling in at the Bendigo Airport weather monitoring site to 9am on Thursday.

The Bureau of Meteorology’s most recent climate outlook was more positive in terms of rainfall, with an equal likelyhood of above average rainfall in November and December rated as likely to exceed the median rainfall of 24mm.

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The report also calls for new tram stops to be installed to boost tourism services and for upgrades to existing tracks to alleviate congestion, with more than $5 million of high priority works identified, and a further $2.7m of medium priority projects.

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seen more of the tramways infrastructure preserved. ‘’They are an attraction and an icon for Bendigo,’’ Cr Ruffell said. ‘’I admire the trust for its work, and for being so mindful of heritage issues.’’

Cr Ruffell told the meeting Bendigo’s urban population has doubled in the past 40 years, and challenged them to imagine what will happen in the next 40 years.

She said the addition of new tram stops at the Sacred Heart Cathedral and the Golden Dragon Museum would be welcomed by visitors to Bendigo, but said the project needs funding to support the local vision.

Cr Rod Campbell said the $99,000 fee paid for the extensive research and report was indicative of sort of research needed to start the funding process for such important projects.

“We just haven’t got the critical mass needed, but there are some potential economic advantages if we can attend to a few things over time,” he said.

“We have here the genesis of a vision that is good for our city, there’s no doubt about that.”

Cr Helen Leach said she would like to see trams used for commuters, but would also hate to raise the community’s expectations.

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NDIS in spotlight

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MORE than 2000 people in the Bendigo and Loddon areas will be eligible for the National Disability Insurance Scheme when it is introduced in May 2017.

Victorian Disability and Housing Minister Martin Foley visited Bendigo on Wednesday to address questions at a forum about the introduction of the NDIS. Mr Foley said it was imperative those with a disability began educating themselves about the scheme.

“Today is the day where we start the conversation we need to have, to ensure Bendigo and the Loddon area is a disability friendly place,” he said.

“The important thing now for people with disability to do is to get ready for the NDIS. “Make yourself aware of the system, what you need to do to make your plan to

suit your circumstances.

“Get involved, visit the National Disability website, talk to planners and carers. Essentially, make sure you’re ready for the NDIS to meet your needs.”

He said people with disabilities would be able to personalise their care under the NDIS, and described the NDIS as one of the biggest changes in national social policy in recent decades.

“That will mean a transformation for people who have disabilities, their carers, their families and those that love can be involved in their own community,” Mr Foley said.

“This is the biggest social change to the government’s disability services since Medicare, to transform the lives of thousands of people for the better.”

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CFA District 2 operations manager Steve Smith said there was still a short window of opportunity to clean up your property if you haven’t already done so.

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“Out of control burn-offs and unregistered burn-offs have been a major headache for brigades.

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Progress for parks public spaces are on the agenda with the council working on a big picture plan for the areas in Bendigo.

The Greater Bendigo Public Space Plan will look at how the parks, creek corridors, sports grounds, public land and key streets of the city can contribute to the liveability of Bendigo and to the good health and wellbeing of our community.

Mayor Peter Cox said almost one quarter of the city’s 3000 square kilometres are made up of parks, gardens, sports fields, creek corridors and gullies and regional and national parks.

“This means we have about 7000 square metres of public space per resident,” Cr Cox said.

“This abundance of space strongly influences the character of the city by creating a landscape of vegetation and openness.

“So we have a strong foundation, but there are some important challenges associated with the future planning of our public spaces.”

He said those challenges included how to respond to significant population growth and emerging community health and wellbeing challenges, including obesity.

Cr Cox said some parts of the city were better off than others when it comes to quality, diversity and accessibility

of public spaces, and that more balance is required and more emphasis is needed on supporting unstructured activities, such as walking and cycling.

He also said all public spaces are not equal, and they have different purposes and needs and that some require more attention than others when it comes to spending and resource allocation.

Cr Cox said the plan represents an opportunity to integrate public space planning with other strategies.

“The city recently completed the Residential Development Strategy and the Connecting Greater Bendigo: Integrated Transport and Land Use Strategy,” he said.

“The Public Space Plan is the third step.

“As an example of the integration that can happen, many of the creeks around Bendigo are or could be better set up to support walking and cycling as a transport option around the city.”

An outdoor community forum will be held at the Library Gardens between the Town Hall and Bendigo Library on Tuesday, December 1, from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.

Thirteen listening posts will pop up at locations around Bendigo during November, with details available at www.bendigo. vic.gov.au/publicspaceplan

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Rebuild on the way THE future is looking bright at Epsom Primary School, after is was announced last week that architects E+ have been appointed to design the $5.7 million rebuild of the school.

Member for Bendigo East Jacinta Allan visited the school last Friday to make the announcement, and said students and teachers at Epsom could look forward to a bright future.

“I am proud to see Epsom Primary School take this important next step in rebuilding the school facilities,” she said.

The design will include the replacement of relocatable classrooms with new facilities.

The school also received $4500 from the state government to encourage students to cycle to school.

The grant is part of $50,000 for projects across 19 schools in Victoria that support active travel to school.

The funding will allow schools to create bike parking facilities and build bike sheds, or build paths to allow students to ride safely to school.

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“Epsom Primary School students have done a great job making physical activity part of their daily commute,” she said.

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By LAURA HURLEY

OVER his year-long tenure as mayor, councillor Peter Cox has faced some of the most challenging circumstances the City of Greater Bendigo has been confronted with.

Cr Cox’s time as mayor will wrap up next Tuesday, when fellow councillor Rod Fyffe will take over the top job for the fourth time.

Despite facing a trying 12 months in the mayoral robes, as he sat in his office this week, Cr Cox told the Weekly he is proud of what council has achieved during that time.

“There have been plenty of highlights, so a very enjoyable year and very proud to represent the city as mayor,” he said.

The council has come under at-

“Your belief system overrides the misinformation, the spiteful remarks, and you’re there to represent a wider community, you’re there to represent council,” Cr Cox said.

“And I’ve been very proud to do that.”

With several councillor code of conduct hearings taking place during his time as mayor, Cr Cox said although the behaviour was disappointing, he didn’t believe council lacked unity.

“Councillors are always going to disagree on issues,” he said.

“The votes about the mosque was seven for and two against – I don’t call that a divided council, but as a consequence of that there

Councillors are always going to disagree on issues tack following its decision in June last year to approve the building of a mosque in East Bendigo.

Ugly scenes erupted between anti-mosque and pro-diversity protesters at two separate rallies in the CBD; a September council meeting was adjourned after rowdy anti-mosque protesters threatened councillors and council staff, forcing Cr Cox to leave under police escort.

Throughout this time Cr Cox has endured a high level of scrutiny and criticism from those opposed to the mosque.

“While Bendigo probably got a lot of bad publicity nationally, I think what’s come through some months later is that we’ve reaffirmed our position in the sense that Bendigo is a welcoming place,” he said.

“I think we’ve been able to tell not only Victoria but Australia that Bendigo is an inclusive and welcoming place. We have a strong sense of democracy here.”

He said he refused to take the criticism personally.

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disappointing on both counts but that’s the way it is.”

Among the many highlights Cr Cox named during his year as mayor, he said council’s Integrated Transport and Land Use Strategy, the opening of the Ulumbarra Theatre and council retaining home and community care services all rated highly.

“A highlight is the development of ITLUS,” he said.

“We’re encouraging residents to consider changing their mode from the motorcar to walking, cycling and public transport one day per week.

“Other highlights during the year include the decision of council to retain home and community care services. Council made a fairly firm decision to opt out of the service – I led a whole series of consultation meetings in the local community and spoke to thousands of people about home and community care.

“It wasn’t until right up until the last moment that council identified $1 million in savings and ways in which we could retain the service delivered by council.”

More than 70,000 people have passed through Ulumbarra since its opening in April, which Cr Cox at-

tributes to the design and name of the new theatre.

“The opening of the Ulumbarra Theatre, but not only the opening but the naming – in honour of the Dja Dja Wurrung community, meaning gathering place,” he said.

With a tumultuous year as mayor nearly behind him, Cr Cox shares his hopes for council’s future in next Friday’s Weekly.

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Access Australia Group is the new name of Bendigo Access Employment. From Monday 2nd November, BAE will change its name to Access Australia Group to signify the breadth of services it offers. Formed in 1992 following the amalgamation of three smaller community employment organisations, and then expanded with the merger of Continuing Education Bendigo in 2014 and more recently Our Shed and Twelve Arts in Eaglehawk, Bendigo Access Employment Inc. has grown to what is today a large and diverse not-for-profit, charitable, community based organisation. Bendigo Access Employment is a registered public benevolent institution. As an ISO internationally accredited organisation, the continuing focus of Access Australia Group’s operations is to provide superior customer service and be an employer of choice.

Access Australia Group is a disability employment service, registered training organisation, disability service provider and offers social inclusion opportunities as well as providing payroll services and a range of services within the National Disability Insurances Scheme.

Through its range of social enterprises, Access Australia Group works to strengthen our community using innovation, entrepreneurship and trade to create social benefit.

We have a new name with the same mission - To support people with disadvantage or disability through employment, training and other opportunities to enhance their quality of life and community engagement.

The name change allows us to unify our various services under one umbrella.

Access Contractors provides labour hire services to business and industry as well as opportunities for businesses to be able to outsource projects (packaging, assembly, construction, cleaning and maintenance services).

AST is the new name for the merged Continuing Education Bendigo (CEB) and Victorian Occupational Training Education Services (VOTES), providing accredited, special interest and professional training courses. AST provides quality vocational education and training across Victoria as well as internationally in Asia.

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ALL CHANGE ON ABC ABC Local Radio faces a major overhaul next year as focus shifts to a stronger breakfast segment.

The existing format includes a breakfast show presented by Jonathan Ridnell until 7.45am, state news until 8am and AM until 8.30am.

Mornings with Fiona Parker runs until 11am.

The new scheduling means the breakfast show will kick off at 6.15am and run through until 10am with 45 minutes of state and national programing from 7.45am.

There will be a new local feature show from 10am running until 11am.

Staff at ABC Central Victoria have been told their jobs are safe but are not sure of their exact roles.

fun run with mcgrath The McGrath Foundation is hosting a fun run on Saturday, November 14 aimed to raise money for those dealing with breast cancer.

All money raised will go towards placing McGrath Breast Care nurses in communities across Australia along with increasing breast awareness in young people.

Organiser Kylie Peckitt created the fundraiser to take the opportunity to help others and to give back.

“Anything that helps people that are struggling or are having a hard time, it is well worth their time,” she said.

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Bendigo Weekly – Friday, November 6, 2015

New manager for PHN MURRAY Primary Health Network has appointed Janice Radrekusa as regional manager for the central Victoria region.

Murray PHN chief executive officer Matt Jones said the appointment fills the critical role of managing operations and staff that service the central Victoria region for the organisation.

“We are thrilled that Janice has joined our team. Her skills and prior experience in management at Bendigo Health and the general practice environment stands her good stead for this role in the central Victoria region,” Mr Jones said.

“Along with her extensive health experience, Janice has lived and worked in the region and is well known within the health sector. These attributes

manager: Janice Radrekusa. will assist Janice in her ability to build relationships and engage with health service providers to

work together to improve health outcomes in central Victoria.”

Primary Health Networks replaced the previous federal government’s Medicare Local program and have the responsibility of coordinating primary care activity in their respective regions.

PHNs work with general practice, pharmacy, allied health and other health services to strengthen the care and support that people receive in the community to manage their health and reduce the increasing burden on hospital, aged care and other parts of the health care systems.

Murray PHN has a significantly larger area than the previous Loddon Mallee Murray Medicare Local, extending along

the Murray River from Albury to Mildura, down to Woodend and Seymour.

“The needs of the communities in central Victoria are specific to the area,” Mr Jones said.

“We are pleased that the team based in Bendigo appreciate these differences and will tailor their efforts so that the health system and the community can work together to build locally based health solutions.

“We have a number of staff servicing central Victoria based in our Bendigo office.

“After an initial secondment from Bendigo Health, Janice’s appointment as regional manager means she will hit the ground running and make an important contribution to our team and this region.”

call for donations Uniting Care Bendigo is urging for donations to help local disadvantaged families have a better festive season.

Their Christmas program has begun early this year. Last year they helped more than 600 children.

Christmas coordinator Angela Draper is expecting to help more children this year.

Gifts can be dropped off at the Emergency Relief Centre and money can be donated online at www.unitingcarebendigo. org.au

keep greenery clear residents are being reminded it is their responsibility to ensure shrubs and trees on their property are not overhanging footpaths to the extent they are hazardous to passers by.

In recent weeks, the City of Greater Bendigo council has received several complaints about plants overhanging or protruding on or over footpaths.

Council’s Susannah Milne, said while some plants may present as a tripping hazard, others may cause possible eye injury.

“If a pedestrian believes there is a hazard, a quick conversation with the owner/occupier may resolve the issue, but if the hazard remains please contact the council and an inspection of the property will be arranged,” she said.

annual gathering: Friends gather to remember Lynne Pierce who died of breast cancer in 2007.

Girls Night In keeps Lynne’s memory alive A GROUP of Bendigo women have celebrated nine years of fundraising in memory of a friend lost to breast cancer.

Last Friday night was the final Girls Night In for the group of friends made up of women from the Pierce, McIvor, Brooks, McDougall, Slater, Hartney and Christie families, who have all taken part in the event for the past nine years.

Each year, the group has come together to honour the memory of Lynne Pierce, who lost her battle to breast cancer in March 2007, leaving behind her husband, Tony and children, Hayden, Marney and Dylan.

The event has been held at the home of Bert and Jacinta McIvor, and over this period of time, the group has raised more

than $150,000, with all monies being kept in Bendigo and donated to Bendigo Hospice, and Bendigo Oncology.

During the past nine years, approximately 2000 women have attended the event, and every year there has been a different theme. This year’s theme was The Grand Finale, with a touch of red, as this was Lynne’s favourite colour.

Organiser Jacinta McIvor said the families would like to publicly thank all sponsors over the past nine years, and the band The Creepy Seals who have been with them on the journey the whole time. ‘’We have been truly been blessed to have such wonderful support from Bendigo businesses during this time,’’ Jacinta said.

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Volunteer for a federal grant

VOLUNTEER groups have a chance to boost their coffers with a new grant.

Applications for the federal government Volunteer Grants program are now open and central Victorian community organisations are being encouraged to apply for funding.

Federal Member for Bendigo, Lisa Chesters, said the federal government has found some spare cash to support volunteer based organisations.

“This is great news,” she said.

“In previous years these grants have been very popular with Bendigo and central Victorian groups and organisations.”

Ms Chesters said organisations can apply for grants of up to $5000 for a variety of purposes, including buying much needed equipment or helping volunteers with fuel costs, training courses and compulsory background checks.

“Our volunteers and their organisations do a great job in creating a sense of belonging and social inclusion and building stronger local communities,” she said.

Volunteers really are unsung heroes “I know from talking with many of these organisations, and their volunteers, the pride and pleasure they get from contributing towards building and supporting a strong, inclusive and vibrant community.”

planning ahead: Lyn Szakal, Helen Yorston and Lisa Chesters.

“Across central Victoria, our volunteers really are unsung he-

roes of our communities and these grants will help them to continue

their vital work,” Ms Chesters said.

Under the previous Federal Labor Government, almost 200 community groups in the Bendigo electorate were assisted with these grants, helping more than 10,000 central Victorian volunteers and their organisations.

“It’s great to see the government has recognised the importance of reinstating this program,” Ms Chesters said.

“More than six million Australians volunteer each year and they also play a critical role in emergencies, supporting their fellow Australians on the disaster frontline and helping to rebuild local communities.”

Applications for Volunteer Grants close at 2pm on Wednesday, December 9. For further information contact the Volunteer Grants 2015 Hotline on 1800 183 374 or email Lisa.chesters.mp@ aph.gov.au

Disabilities on the agenda

high point: Jo Rose is ready to climb. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Eureka Climb a tall order for Jo The race to the top of Melbourne’s tallest building is on again.

More than 2500 climbers are set to climb to the Eureka Skydeck on Sunday, November 15 to raise money for charities Whitelion and Interplast.

Local resident Jo Rose, along with many others, will

be entering again this year believing it is for a great cause.

“I entered the climb last year to challenge myself and it was also a great way to raise money for Whitelion and Interplast,” she said.

“I train here in Bendigo on our tower in the centre of town. I’ve also had the op-

portunity to travel in Europe recently where I tried to find steps to train on wherever we were.”

Eureka Climb is Australia’s biggest vertical race and challenges participants with more than 1600 steps and 88 levels.

It is suitable for people of all ages and levels of fitness

and a great view of the city is guaranteed at the top.

The event is to raise funds for disadvantaged people and aims to bring in more than last year’s amount of more than $200,000.

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International Day of People with Disability will be marked next month with a special information day in the Hargreaves Mall on December 3 from 11am to 2pm.

The day will be enhanced by the music of the family rock band Leeway.

“The theme this year will be one of inclusion,” organiser Pam Dawkins said.

“Traders are setting up a variety of marquees.

Some of these are demonstrating a range of technologies which provide people with employment opportunities.”

The theme of inclusion also extends to recreation and sporting events. There will also be a stall promoting sports programs.

“Disabilities affect children and adults and can be both intellectual and physical. Often the intellectual and physical go together,” Mrs Dawkins said.

A particular issue that concerns volunteers who work with disabled people is that of accessibility.

There is a need for recharging outlets for wheelchairs and also access for wheelchairs in public spaces.

“What we often find is that while toilets themselves have wheelchair access, the outer door to the toilet does not have the same wheel chair access – which defeats the purpose somewhat,” Mrs Dawkins said.

For further inquiries regarding International Day of People with Disability contact Bendigo Volunteer Resource Centre at the Bendigo library, Phone: 5441 1404 email: info@bgovolunteers.org.au Alternatively inquiries can be made to Mrs Dawkins on 0407 308 392. - Dianne Dempsey

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Parents need a hand If you’ve discovered you’re pregnant with twins or even more, it can be a shock.

But help and support is available locally through an information session offered by the Bendigo Multiple Births Association.

Rebecca Phillips from Bendigo she and her husband found out their first pregnancy was twins, it was a mixture of shock, joy and anxiety.

“How were we going to cope with twins?” she said.

“I found out about the Bendigo Multiple Birth Association when I went to an expectant parents night that the club holds twice a year.

“The BMBA provided social activities where I could connect with people in a similar situation as me, and gave me contacts to other services that could help me with my twins.”

Expectant parents are encouraged to ask questions at this free session, held in the community hall on Keck Street, Flora Hill (next to Holy Trinity Church) at 7pm on Tuesday, November 17.

Attending will be a leading health professional, as well as members/parents of the BMBA. This free session provides a great opportunity to discuss issues with those who have had experience and understand what’s involved with multiple births in a relaxed setting.

You’ll also find out about the benefits of connecting with the local club, including access to information and resources, hospital visits, friendship and support through regular playgroup sessions, holiday activities, social events, family activities and more.

Teacher scores top marks A BENDIGO teacher has been judged a cut above the rest at the 2015 Victorian Education Excellence Awards.

Crusoe 7-10 Secondary College’s Robert Sbaglia has been awarded the Outstanding Secondary Teacher Award at a ceremony in Melbourne last week.

Outstanding principals, teachers, business managers and school support staff from government schools were recognised for their innovation, leadership and contribution to making Victoria the education state.

Each of the nine category winners received professional development and research grants ranging from $20,000 to $25,000.

Mr Sbaglia has spearheaded significant changes within his classroom and across Crusoe College – rebuilding the maths curriculum by creating more than 100 rich tasks using contemporary teaching tools.

Mobile and video technology, QR codes and blogs deliver maths learning experiences where students identify what they know, and also what they need to

OUTStaNDING: Robert Sbaglia. know next.

They then choose tasks that match their learning needs.

The tasks require students to express their understandings in new ways – playing and creating games, constructing models and other interactive activities.

Mr Sbaglia’s approach has been adopted by all of the school’s maths teachers in years seven to nine.

He has also influenced the school’s science curriculum with lessons by real-life scientists and a diverse range of themed units in chemistry and physics.

Member for Bendigo West, Maree Edwards, congratulated Mr Sbaglia.

“Crusoe 7-10 Secondary College is a great example of a school working towards meeting the ambitious education state targets to have more students reach the highest levels of achievement in mathematics and reading,” she said.

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Good approach for students Students at Bendigo South East College have won the Whole School Approach to Student Voice award and $1500 prize at the 2015 The Victorian Student Representative Council Recognition Awards in Melbourne.

The college was lauded for its shared decision-making initiatives between students and staff.

Education minister James Merlino said it was great to see so many students and teachers gaining recognition for innovative initiatives.

“They are bringing about positive change and forging meaningful relationships

within their schools and communities,” he said.

The VicSRC Recognition Awards celebrate SRC achievements and showcase examples of best practice in student voice, student-led action and student participation.

Bendigo Senior Secondary College, is also celebrating after being announced runner-up in the Outstanding SRC of the Year Award.

Bendigo South East College student spokesman Hugh Schaeche said increasing leadership roles across all year levels and sharing decision-making between students built stronger student-teacher relationships.

An award win enabled more students to participate in, and benefit from, leadership and student voice workshops which fed directly into the Bendigo community.

Mr Merlino presented a total of $15,000 in winners’ grants across five categories at an awards ceremony at the State Library of Victoria last week. Winners of each category received a $1500 grant, runners-up $700 and third placed $300.

VicSRC is the peak body representing students in Victoria and exists to empower all student voices to be valued in every aspect of education.

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Are we losing sight of reality?

Since the release of the City of Greater Bendigo council’s annual report most of the local media has focused on one thing, criticising councillor Elise Chapman’s expenditure incurred in representing council, her constituents and undertaking studies towards a Diploma in Local Government.

To the Weekly’s credit I note you are not party to this.

What is the reason for the constant microscopic analysis that has been applied to Cr Chapman but not any other Cr expenditure or councillor benefits to the same extent as councillor Chapman?

Why is Cr Chapman treated differently to another councillor who is supplied with a car to attend all council commitments?

A notional assessment of the value of the provision of this vehicle is not included in the councillor’s expenditure or remuneration figures in the annual report.

Clearly Cr Chapman, who is required to travel about 30 kilometres to and from Bendigo to attend to all council-related meetings, should not subject to the implied suggestion that she is abusing council provisions.

All councillors should be subject to equal scrutiny.

And then, according to the annual report, there are the extraordinary ever increasing losses, obviously unscrutinised by councillors or council officers, incurred by City Futures and its units increasing to more than $12.7 million in 2014/15.

Figure that one out, some microscopic analysis might be useful.

expenses is saying that the ratepayers have deep and endless pockets .

I am disappointed by the response of the minister for local government, who should do more than just give lukewarm responses to ratepayers’ concerns, otherwise there is that feeling that this is a political and election ploy.

The minister should step in and ensure that the councillors are listening to the community, as it appears to some, that this council has the opinion that those who oppose them are naïve and self-interested reactionaries, because they do not listen.

It appears that council’s plans and costs are now colliding with soft household income and should be thoroughly examined by the minister.

Those old councillors who gave their service for nothing as a community function, must be turning in their graves.

Bill Collier, Golden Square

Credit where it’s due Listening to a very emotional Maree Edwards speak about how good the new Bendigo Hospital is while she was attending the new cancer section of the hospital, I could not help but think just how lucky we are that the Liberals actually commenced this construction, compared to the second rate one that her counterpart Jacinta Allan was trying to sell us under her plan.

I wonder what her thoughts are now with this world class facility, maybe time to give credit where it is due for a change.

Robert K Smallpage, Huntly

Colin Burns, Strathfieldsaye

Animal Farm William Wordsworth wrote the following: “It is not now as it hath been of yore – Turn wheresoe’ere I may, by night and by day, The things which I have seen I now see no more.”

The revelations in local media in relation to councillors expense claims should make ratepayers outraged (I will bet it doesn’t).

Councillors are only claiming that which is available, yet I thought the $28,000 remuneration package for councillors was to cover their expenses while representing the community.

To be advised that there is “no upper limit” or restrictions on claiming

The mayoral role?

I guardedly support mayor Peter Cox’s call for a popularly elected mayor in Bendigo, provided there is change.

I am the first to acknowledge the mayor’s position is onerous and time consuming and I salute anyone prepared to take it on.

Cr Cox tried hard to differentiate between elected councillors making decisions, and the corporate arm under the CEO implementing those decisions. He had mild success.

But what is the mayor’s role?

From my observations the outgoing Cr Cox’s tenure confirms what we already knew: councillors have token influence and mayors are neutralised figureheads without authority.

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Decision making rests primarily with unelected, almost accountable senior staff backed by some business elites, compliant councillors, special interest groups and a submissive media; leaving ratepayers out in the cold.

Where is the authority, and directional power to lead the city and influence decision-making, and ensure staff are not running the show?

Surprise – there is no actual job description for mayor, certainly none on the council website.

This is hard to believe. Mayors are elected behind closed doors, we have no idea what was promised.

Officer advice dominates. All staff are answerable to the CEO. That needs to change.

A mayor elected by the public would stand on a policy platform supported by the people; that gives democratic direction.

I also support the Independent Review idea of an autonomous unit for the mayor and councillors, with their own support and research staff, directly selected by councillors and under the administrative control of the mayor.

As the last four council elections has shown, changing councillors has changed nothing.

At last opportunities are available to redress imbalances within council and rectify other shortcomings.

The state government is aware of some of the management problems and other deficiencies within council operations and is in the consultation

process for its Review of the Local Government Act 1989.

Go to www.yourcouncilyourcommunity.vic.gov.au/discussion-paper Michael McKenzie, Bendigo

Traffic mayhem I am a resident of Strathfieldsaye. As a father, a grandfather, and teacher for over 40 years I am appalled that, with the expanding population and housing in Strathfieldsaye, the roads and in particular the main roads and speeds are still the same as they were years ago.

I had a bad experience at the school crossing recently. I left my home to go to the supermarket at around 3pm. There were many cars taking all sorts of risks getting out from the two roads that lead to the Strathfieldsaye primary school.

I had one car cut me off to get out and another do a u-turn in front of me. Having hit the brakes then continued on, I then had a stop sign at the school crossing.

Please can someone tell me why it is still 80 kilometres an hour through greater Strathfieldsaye and 60km/h through a school zone in this busy time.

I have mentioned the danger of the speed limit to our state labour representative, VicRoads and the council. Sadly they do not see a problem.

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Heart Appeal thanks Heartfelt thanks to Victorians for supporting the Heart Foundation Big Heart Appeal.

I am incredibly grateful to the 20,000 people from across Victoria who joined the Heart Foundation in the fight against heart disease by volunteering to collect for, or donate to, our Big Heart Appeal during September.

Sadly, more than 1600 families lost a loved one to heart disease in September alone. It’s a disease that affects one in six Aussie families – taking a life every 27 minutes.

It’s our hope that we can turn this all around by continuing to fund lifesaving research, but we couldn’t do this without the support of big hearted Victorians.

The money raised will help us fund around 200 research projects, all of which are working towards one goal – a cure for heart disease.

For that, I say thank you for helping us make a difference.

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A sorry affair IS it time to go?

That’s the question many in Bendigo will be asking after the independent panel convened to consider the conduct of City of Greater Bendigo councillor Mark Weragoda handing down a report that found him guilty of misconduct.

Cr Weragoda made a stupid mistake back on the night of Friday March 6. He tried to drive a motor car while under the influence of alcohol, recording a blood alcohol concentration reading of 0.125 per cent.

He later compounded his error via a systematic process of denials and falsehoods in an effort to avoid closer scrutiny of his actions.

The Code of Conduct Panel report into Cr Weragoda’s actions both on the night of March 6 and afterwards is blistering in its rejection of much of what Cr Weragoda put forward as his version of events or his line of reasoning.

Many in Bendigo believe this has all cast our city in a negative

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Editorial Comment light, but sweeping this incident aside would have done a lot more.

In any situation, the truth should always be a prized asset and a goal.

Cr Weragoda could have, and should have acted very differently in regards to this matter and the subsequent events. This paper would go so far as to suggest he should have nominated himself to go before a Code of Conduct Panel so as to make every effort to protect and preserve the integrity of council, and its councillors.

It’s also not right that a fellow councillor should be put in a position where they had to stick their own neck out to make the case for

action to be taken, risking further division and tension among the group of nine councillors.

It’s worth noting that in its 16page finding, the panel considered there was little point in Cr Weragoda making any further apology to the one he made back on March 11, which by and large was an apology for his drinking to excess and for originally denying his involvement.

It’s always been our view that Cr Weragoda’s denials and dishonesty constituted a more serious breach of the standards expected of a councillor, and that the panel has found there to have been multiple instances of untenable and misleading claims since that initial apology.

There are no winners in any of this, and none of us like what has happened – least of all Cr Weragoda. But at least now the matter has been heard, considered and a judgement as to a suitable punishment has been made, implemented and accepted.

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VCOSS caution on GST

By EMMA KING CEO, the Victorian Council of Social Service.

LOWER income Victorian households would be dramatically worse off under proposed changes to the goods and service tax, and the state government should maintain its strong opposition to raising the GST without broader tax reform.

Following the release this week of a new national report outlining the negative impacts of potential GST changes on vulnerable and disadvantaged households, VCOSS has written to the premier asking that they not sign on to any tax deal unless there is a broad tax reform package; the unfair income tax issues such superannuation concessions, capital gains tax breaks and negative gearing are addressed; the overall effect of the changes is progressive before compensation is con-

sidered; and the reforms tie in with federation reforms which guarantee service delivery.

Victorian premier Daniel Andrews is on record as opposing an increase in the GST or broadening it to include food, and we welcome his calls for a tax debate that is wider than just the GST. However, we are concerned that the national conversation is being dominated by talk of increases to the GST as a one-off, fix-all for tax reform.

The report by the National Centre for Social and Economic Modelling released this week shows that increases in the GST will impact disproportionately on vulnerable households.

The NATSEM report shows that increase in the GST rate to 15 per cent off the current base would increase the average living costs of the lowest 20 per cent of households by 7 per

cent of their income, compared with three per cent for the highest quintile.

Many Victorian households will be hit hard by increasing the GST or broadening its base.

The NATSEM report shows if a 15 per cent GST was used for a 5 per cent in-

under the scenarios modelled by NATSEM. It is particularly concerning to see the disproportionate impact on young people, people reliant on government payments, struggling families and sole parents, and older people no longer in the work force.

Many Victorian households will be hit hard come tax cut, 68 per cent of Victorian households would still be worse off.

Raising the GST or broadening its base would disproportionately hit lowest income households, some of whom could be worse off by thousands of dollars each year.

Some of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in our community would experience dramatic increases in their living costs

We do need to reform our tax system to pay for the public goods and services like health and education that our community and our economy rely on, but that can and must be done fairly.

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NOVEMBER 1-8, 2015

Message from the Premier

This week is Fire Action Week, a time for all Victorians to begin preparing for the summer ahead.

Fire Action Week is your opportunity to better understand the fire risk in your area, so talk to your family, friends and neighbours about your plans, and get prepared.

Last summer we saw fire conditions ease slightly in some areas of the state. While this was a welcome reprieve for many Victorians, the challenge now is to put fire planning back on the agenda.

This is particularly important given summer forecasts indicate

above normal fire potential in many parts of the state.

• Stay informed about warnings and updates

You don’t have to live in the country to be at risk. Fires can occur where suburbs meet the bush, or in urban areas where houses have grassland, bushland, or parkland around them.

• Know where you will go, what route to take, and have a back up if there’s already a fire in the area.

This week is your opportunity to revisit your fire planning with the following actions: • Know where to check Fire Danger Ratings daily over summer • Have your emergency kit ready to go, and make sure you have a plan for pets or livestock

If you have recently moved into a high-risk area, make sure you understand how to prepare yourself and your property. Talk to your local community and CFA brigade to make sure you are equipped with the information you need.

Remember, it is up to you to understand your risk and keep informed. Leaving a high-risk bushfire area early remains the safest option.

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THE HON DANIEL ANDREWS MP Premier of Victoria

Fire Action Week Nov. 1-8

Protect your family by planning ahead this summer.

Fire Action Week is a great opportunity to gather the information you need to prepare for summer.

Talk to your family about what you’re going to do on a high fire risk day. For more information about Fire Action Week and how to stay safe over summer, visit the VicEmergency website, call the Victorian Bushfire Information Line on 1800 240 667 or download the FireReady app today.

Visit emergency.vic.gov.au Authorised by the Victorian Government, 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne

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Father has, a son takes

Message from the Premier from the Premier NOVEMBER 1-8, 2015

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N beginning, to understand the person who will be the focus of my attention, I first need you, the reader, • Stay informed about warnings For more information on how to This week is Fire Action Week, a above normal fire potential in to know a little of the generation that and updates of the state. about warnings came before get prepared for summer, go to • Stay informed For more information on howhim. to ial time in for all Victorians to begin many parts At the close of 1851, only a few preparing for the summer ahead. and updates • Know where you will get prepared for months summer,after gothe to discovery of gold, an go, what emergency.vic.gov.au, or call the You don’t have to live in the energetic 20-year-old named Gottlieb Fire Action Week is your opporturoute to take, and have a back up if Victorian Bushfire Information country •toKnow be atwhere risk.you Fires or call the willcan go, what emergency.vic.gov.au, n the Germann, arrived as one of the early nity to better understand the fire occur where suburbs meet the there’s alreadyup a fire in the area. diggers on the just opening Bendigo Line (VBIL) on 1800 240 667. route to take, and have a back up if Victorian Bushfire Information s can goldfield. risk in your area, so talk to your bush, or in urban areas where there’s already a fire in the area.

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Managers’ Association, in which he business as tailors and mercers at to assist with your purchase for all manner These rugged, economical single and played an active part. number 5 Pall Mall. The firm was supof fire and irrigation equipment at their twin impeller self priming fire pumps are He was a scrupulously honest man plied by some of the large Melbourne Strickland Road store featuring off-street ideal for fire fighting or for general water espousing high principles, and also wholesalers who also extended credit parking. transfer and are powered by a Yanmar L70 invested wisely in some of the Bendigo to Louis.

At Midland Irrigation you will find or Yanmar L100 diesel engine. mines, which led him to become very There were at various times between fire fighting pumps, hoses and hose kits, comfortable.

10 to 12 employees in their establishtanks, nozzles, knapsacks and even trailer Midland Irrigation, 84 to 86 Strickland Gottlieb Germann married another ment, so there were significant outgomounted fire units.

Road, Bendigo, phone 5442 5655.

German by birth and younger than ings. himself by almost 10 years, Amalie Maria To increase the capital in the busiMagdalena nee Honig. ness Louis asked his wife to mortgage Gottlieb was naturalised in 1859, the house which was in her name. this allowed him to vote and participate All this borrowed money at some in other privileges of colonial society. stage needed to be repaid.

The couple went on to have five Nonetheless the firm sponsored a children, two of whom died in infancy. picnic for their staff and families, some The oldest surviving child, born in 1859, 100 people participated, they being was Louis Gottlieb Germann, the main taken by waggonettes and drags to The subject of this article.

Grove at Big Hill.

The children were well nurtured Luncheon was provided and various and lived in Ironbark, attending what games were organised with prizes to be was known as the German School, now won, appropriately the first event was a Violet Street.

Needle and Thread race.

A good number of Germans lived The business also sponsored the in that area. Gottlieb was musical, Germann Trophy for Rifle Shooting. he played the organ in the Lutheran The financial needle soon pricked Church, a church he helped to found. the bubble on which the Germann and Music was also encouraged in the Germann firm was established and home, diverse skills were practised by Louis found himself in the Melbourne RRP different family members.

Insolvency Court. $ Louis Germann was an accomThe complex arrangement of loans plished baritone singer. It was in this caand mortgages along with extended SALE P RICE pacity that he performed as an amateur credit all came home to roost.

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HE big day arrived on Sunday... shearing.

We have a small mob of 76 merinos, 10 crossbreds and nine ewe lambs, so we rustled up a pro shearer and a skilled skirter and a keen friend.

I had been at the Oktoberfest on Saturday, so by the time I got home there were already 10 sheep through the system.

It was fast learning from then on. I started by being on the broom and moving the sheep around the pens, and very soon I was just left to it.

The long-suffering Mrs Kendall was picking up the fleeces and throwing them on to the table and then taking off the good and bad bits.

In the corner was the wool press. By the day’s end I was to know this beast a whole lot better.

I think the press was made about 80 years ago, and it’s a steel contraption with levers and chains and windings and sharp edges and frankly looks

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lethal.

As the fleeces piled up the time came to haul the press into action.

With some brute force and leverage we swung the monkey over the top.

This is the flat plate which does the pressing.

I was taking guidance on the various stages, and after a few cranks on handles and chains and cogs the wool had taken on a more compressed look.

At this point I ran through metre-long spikes to hold the wool down.

Each one of these could end a life, but they got the job done.

With the chain-coggyhandle contraption on either side I released the pressure and the monkey jumped into life. It then had to be levered out.

It’s an amazing beast, but I think it’s all done hydraulically now.

This was just the first press and there was more loading and skirting and sweeping to be done.

Now and again we

flung a willing volunteer in to press the wool by foot before using the press again.

After three presses and lots of loading it was time to close the wool bale off.

This was a pretty exciting time and the friendly shearer showed me just how to haul the pins in with a hooker-

thing, another beast which had a killer look.

So there it was, bale number one. All of the work had led to something.

By this point I seemed in charge of the machine as everyone else was busy, and busy avoiding it. I still had to fling in the willing volunteer now and again, but I lost my initial

fear of the press.

I tried being the willing volunteer once, but I nearly fell out, so I gave that idea up.

Mrs K, far from being worried for me, said she was pleased I hadn’t fallen as I may have gone through the floor of Ross’ wool shed. Charming.

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OCAL fans of the Footy Show will be granted a first hand experience when the program’s stars come to Bendigo on Sunday November 15.

These include regular panel members Garry Lyon, Sam Newman, Billy Brownless and news breaker Damian Barrett in addition to three time AFL premiership forward and Coleman medallist Jonathan Brown.

The official Footy Regional Roadshow tour starts in Albury before the panel continues presenting the game’s news and views the following night from 7.30pm at the Ulumbarra Theatre.

The shows will feature Footy Show highlights such as Billy’s Wheel as well as a live discussion

with giveaways.

The night also welcomes a Q&A section from the panel which boasts a combined AFL resume of 980 games, 1571 goals, 276 Brownlow Medal votes and seven club best and fairest awards.

Meanwhile Barrett will address questions in anticipation of the upcoming season following the recent player movements around the league.

A hot topic is the assimilation of Scott Selwood on the Geelong list after the former West Coast vice captain departed the Eagles list.

The 25-year-old former Bendigo junior is expected to play alongside his All-Australian brother Joel and work under his (equal) oldest sibling Troy for the first time since they were all juniors in the region.

Barrett will also share his thoughts about the upcoming NAB AFL Draft on November 24 with local Bendigo Pioneer and Sandhurst midfielder Tom Cole expected to be selected in the first round alongside Seymour product Josh Schache.

Earlier on in the day the panelists will be making an appearance at Chemist Warehouse at 3pm.

The retail pharmacy is amongst a few local businesses named as sponsors for the event including Thirsty Camel, Simonds Homes, Bendigo Toyota, Atura Hotel and WIN television.

Visit footyroadshow.com.au to save your spot for the night or the additional shows in Albury (Saturday November 14 at the Entertainment Centre) or Ballarat (Monday November 16 at Her Majesty’s Theatre). - Alex Tigani

WIN 1 OF 10 DOUBLE PASSES NOVEMBER 12-15 BIGGER, BOLDER & UNMISSABLE: TASTE OF MELBOURNE 2015 Taste of Melbourne in partnership with Electrolux boasts its most compelling four day line-up ever; with Victoria’s most sought after restaurants and premium dining experiences, local entertainment, exotic cuisines from across the globe and the country’s finest food & beverage suppliers.

Whether you are a discerning Melbourne foodie or simply seeking something different in the spring sunshine, here are Taste 2015’s most unmissable food and beverage features: Learn from Melbourne’s leading chefs in the many masterclasses within the Electrolux Taste Theatre. Pick up insider tips from the likes of George Calombaris, Mark Best, Robin Wickens, Matt Dempsey and Peter Gunn who will all be conducting intimate, live cooking demonstrations.

As always, Taste is an amalgamation of Victoria’s best dining institutions and this year is a bold mix of Melbourne dining favourites, regional must-visits and enticing new flavours including: Supernormal, Luxembourg, MoVida, Pei Modern, Circa, The Prince, Royal Mail Hotel, Mamasita, Pastuso, San Telmo along with new additions Saké Restaurant & Bar and Gladioli as well as five star South African pop-up Five Hundred.

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HE joy of having the Bendigo Art Gallery in our midst is that we are privy to the latest national exhibitions.

A case in point is Ink Remix, a fascinating collection of work from artists of mainland China, Taiwan and Hong Kong.

Curated by Sophie McIntyre, the works are a reflection of the changing Chinese sensibility as artists use traditional techniques in an innovative manner.

The work of Peng Wei for example employs rice paper boots, slippers and a torso as the canvas for traditional ink drawing.

Ink Remix features 14 established and emerging artists from the East Asia region.

The artists use diverse media including painting, photography, ink jet prints, video and animation.

One of the artists, He Xiangyu, while using traditional shan shui as the subject matter, employs the

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media of Coca-Cola.

“The artist is obviously making a statement here,” Dr McIntyre said.

Shan Shui literally means mountain/water and traditionally depicts scenery painted with brush and ink.

Dr McIntyre is a visiting fellow at the Australian National University.

She studied in China for several years and said her focus has been the connection between art and politics.

“I think culture has always been a way of connecting different societies and exhibitions such as Ink Remix are an opportunity for people to observe China through the various art works” she said.

“One of the characteristics of several artists is that of whimsy and humour.

“This is a characteristic that has only emerged since China has undergone an economic revival.

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It is only now, that artists have the confidence and assurance to use humour. The exhibition breaks down the image we have of China as a huge, anonymous country.”

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TRINGYBARK McDowell, covered in tats and dreadlocks and his trademark tophat, is travelling far from home for gigs these days.

Formerly based in Geelong, McDowell’s now living way out in South Australia’s Riverland area.

“There are no gigs out where I am because people don’t have a lot of money. My closest gigs are like an hour away and they’re only once a month,” not that he’s too worried,” he said.

“I’m not one of these musos who has to play every gig on the planet, all the time. I’m a bit more of a casual musician than what most people are, I s’pose. I’m not trying to be a pop star. I do it for the love of it.

It’s the fourth time he’s played the Bendigo Blues and Roots Festival and he’s looking forward to sharing music from Madder than a Backward Flying Crow, the new album he and Molly CoddleCream have collaborated on.

“Bendigo is a place I’ve performed at for more than 20 years,” he said.

“Ever since I started playing and touring ‘round I’ve always had great gigs in Bendigo, from the old Golden Vine days right

through to various other venues.

“And Col Thompson (director of the festival) has always been supportive. When I ring him up and say ‘I want to come to Vic for a few gigs’ he’ll get me a whole weekend in Bendigo.”

McDowell says it’s important for communities to have a live music scene: “Too many only support footy.”

McDowell’s built a career on the road, first as a member of Muddy Puddles and then on his own. He plays the blues and, like Tom Waits, sings like a bloke who has eaten gravel.

“My life’s simple. That’s my musical theory too,” he said.

“I was playing music before the internet came along and all of a sudden you’ve got to be a computer nerd just to apply for a gig. I tell people I can’t be bothered.”

His act’s an irreverent one, full of soul. And just like his new album, he’s madder than a back-

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STRINGYBARK MCDOWELL ward flying crow.

“You see an army going into battle and they all look the same.

They’re all in that army and they are all a team of soldiers,” he said.

“Well I’m one of those guys that runs through the bush with all the war paint on and pumping off arrows into the trees.”

Stringybark McDowell is playing throughout the festival weekend. To find out more visit www.bendigobluesandroots.com. au – Tom O’Callaghan

Friday, Nov 6 CWA Bendigo Branch Meeting: 1pm St Andrew’s Church, Myers Street. You don’t need to be a member to go along and have a chat and cuppa.

Saturday, Nov 7 Dance: Spring Gully Hall 8pm to midnight.

Music by Million Airs band, a good program and delicious home cooked supper. Prizes and raffle. $9. Proceeds to various charities. Details: 5444 2953.

Annual Fair: The Anglican Parish of Kangaroo Flat. St Mary’s Church, 193-195 High Street Kangaroo Flat from 8am to 2pm.

Bendigo Youth Choir, Sing Australia, Euro Fest Singers and entertainers from U3A. CFA, SES, Girl Guides, Bendigo Wood Turners, Bendigo Spinners and Weavers will attend.

Details: 5447 0173.

Monday, Nov 9 Rural Australians for Refugees meeting: 6pm for 6.30pm at Diamond Room, National Hotel.

Guest speaker is former head of trauma and counselling at Christmas Island.

Details: 0438 889 834.

Sunday, Nov 8 Maldon market: 9am2pm at Fountain Street and Shire Gardens, Maldon. The Monthly Farmers and Makers market bring together the very best hand made products and produce from independent artisans and farmers of Central Victoria.

Thursday, Nov 12 All Wares Night: The Central Victorian Lion Team is holding the event at the Quarry Hill Community Hall, Hamlet Street from 6pm to 8.30pm. Sausage sizzle, face painting, raffle, recycled clothing, and many stalls. Free entry.

Details: 0438 590 318.

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HE average Australian might not be able to break bread with Canberra politicians in the style of Annabel Crabb but, thanks to journalist and foodie Crabb’s new publishing collaboration, anyone can enjoy the sweet treats that star in her ABC TV interview series Kitchen Cabinet.

For Special Delivery Crabb teams up with childhood friend and now colleague Wendy Sharpe to present a suite of recipes with a twist: every dish is designed to withstand travel.

In this season of carpark picnics, and with Christmas, New Year and Australia Day on the near horizon, the task of moving prepared food from one location to another can be challenging.

Crabb and Sharpe have elevated the standard cookbook to a newly practical level with their inclusion of packing and finishing instructions to enable home cooks to transport culinary offerings without fear or stress.

Although Crabb is best known for Kitchen Cabinet’s cakes and slices, Special Delivery covers the full spectrum of dishes, extending from savoury mains through desserts and snacks to festive drinks.

Standouts include a cheesy, pesto-garnished take on the traditional bread-andbutter pudding; a stonefruit-layered breakfast focaccia; a tabbouleh of coriander, fennel and pomegranate seeds; a beetroot, goat cheese and lemon thyme “tarte tatin”; a vegetarian version of France’s meat-laden cassoulet; a Turkish-themed moussaka; a roasted strawberry ginger cheesecake; a macadamia, mango and lemon myrtle trifle; and cakes in combinations such as honey and fig semifreddo, and blueberry and orange with a syrup of Lady Grey tea.

Simple bottled gift items (quince-andchai-tea jelly, and passionfruit curd) are included, as are party tipples and nibbles (rhubarb and rose cordial, Brazilian cheese puffs, and walnut and red pepper dip).

Special Delivery’s recipes vary in complexity, ranging from a nutty quince crumble based on several hours of simmering to incredibly simple Mexican almond wedding biscuits made with only four ingredients. – Rosalea Ryan

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Santa’s Magical Workshop comes to life this Christmas season in a fun-filled circus adventure for the whole family!

A fantasy wonderland of family entertainment you will never forget – starring an amazing cast of acrobatic characters performing astounding feats with hilarious antics to keep you enthralled and in wonder! Will the mischievious Elves finish all the Christmas toys? Is Santa going to make it in time to deliver all the presents?

Santa’s Christmas Spectacular is on tour with a hilarious and action-packed Christmas wonderland show. With sold-out shows in 2013 and 2014, you won’t want to miss this delightful show to kick start your holiday celebrations.

Of course, a Christmas Spectacular wouldn’t be complete without a visit from the Big Man in Red, with Santa himself taking some time out of his very busy schedule to make an appearance in this extraordinary show.

For all booking and ticket info visit www.christmasspectacular.com.au or www.ticketek.com.au Running time 75min.

Santa’s Christmas Spectacular is pleased to announce our charity partner for 2015 to be Vision Australia Candles By Candlelight. For more info visit www.visionaustralia.org.au Send entries to: Santa’s Christmas Spectacular Competition c/- Bendigo Weekly P.O Box 324 Bendigo Vic 3552.

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National Recycling Week

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Seventy-five per cent of all of the aluminium ever produced is still in use today because it can be recycled infinitely according to the Planet Ark Environmental Foundation.

Depending on the material recycled, the material may end up locally in Australia or being sent overseas for processing and reuse.

Some of the most common materials from kerb-side collections are re-processed in Australia, including paper, cardboard, aluminium, steel and PET plastic.

The kerb-side recycling rate in Australia is 51 per cent with the volume of waste continuing to grow.

Due to its unique landscape and dispersed population, Australia faces different recycling challenges than those of Europe where the

recycling rate is 42 per cent.

New recycling processes, services and stewardship programs are continuing to develop to meet Australia’s challenges.

“By keeping up to date with local recycling information and participating in government, community or industry take-back programs Australians can help us become a world leader,” Planet Ark’s Brad Gray said.

“Recycling has become part of our everyday lives and the more we do it the better it is for the planet, for profits and even for people.”

Looking to the future, new schemes dealing with televisions computers, batteries and plastic bottles, will help promote the recycling and safe disposal of items that were routinely sent to landfill in the past.

A new Australian recycling label is also being gradually introduced nationally to further promote sustainable recycling.

Smarter recycling EACH year more than 17,000 tonnes of paper, cardboard, plastic, glass and other recyclables otherwise destined for landfill are sorted, baled and readied for renewal at Endeavour Foundation Recycling Solutions in East Bendigo.

Thirty-two staff, including 22 people with a disability, hand sort 68 tonnes of recyclables every working day. That task is made easier when householders make sure that only recyclable items are put in their recycle bins.

“Many household items can be easily recycled including paper, cardboards, steel and aluminium cans, glass bottles, plastic containers and their lids,” manager Dean Smith said.

But the good news doesn’t end there. “Not only do we provide meaningful employment, training and skills development for people with a disability, but we also promote sustainability and protect the environment,” he said.

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FOR seven years Morris Austen and ALBD Waste Services has sorted thousands of tonnes of ferrous and non-ferrous metals for recycling throughout central Victoria.

Since moving to a larger yard earlier this year, economy of scale means ALBD can now sort and store even more.

ALBD can even save you money by eliminating tip or recycle yard fees for all your old scrap metal.

And being one of only two scrap metal merchants with their own weigh-bridge ensures you won’t be shortchanged either, offering a competitive price on all your scrap metal.

For manufacturers and industry ALBD can even arrange for a regular on-site hopper collection service.

“I’m the only scrap-metal dealer in Bendigo that is locally owned and employs local people,” Morris said, while telling the Weekly the importance of supporting local businesses.

Utilising ALBD’s services ensures the financial benefits of your recycling effort stay in the Bendigo region as well.

“We see everything and anything,” Morris added, when asked about the most unusual item he had come across as a scrap metal merchant.

“If you wait long enough it will turn up.”

To see Morris or his staff about your unwanted metals, including aluminum cans, electrical cabling, copper, cast iron and old batteries, phone 5442 6470.

Or call into their premises Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 4pm at 13 to 19 Piper Lane, East Bendigo.

LONG before the City of Greater Bendigo decided a fortnightly recycling green-waste service would be a benefit to the community, Anthony Janssen and Greenaway Bin’s canary yellow trucks had already been busy collecting Bendigo’s garden waste for years.

Literally mountains of green-waste has been successfully recycled into quality compost.

A regular fortnightly collection service lets environmentally conscious households dispose of their green-waste without worrying about trips to the tip or disposing of their garden refuse through the city’s regular waste collection service.

A 240 litre Greenaway wheelie bin can accommodate barrow loads of leaves, sticks, prunings, bark and weeds.

And if one bin isn’t enough, why not enquire about the discounts available for two or more bins?

Greenaway Bins is a locally owned and operated Bendigo business that collects between 25 to 30 tonnes weekly that is all processed locally.

“By using Bendigo’s first and original green-waste collection provider you’ll also be supporting local employment,” Anthony said.

Greenaway Bins phone 1300 033 606. www.greenawaybins.com.au

THE Eaglehawk Recycle Shop is an excellent local resource which not only generates jobs and funds back into the community, but also reduces waste going to landfill, and if that’s not enough – it is a shopper’s paradise.

It is a hugely successful enterprise, which has become a model for recycling centres all over Australia.

The shop has everything you could possibly need, such as garden equipment, plumbing and building supplies, furniture and household goods, and at ReVamp Computers, whole systems and spare parts are available.

There are always some bargains to be found and some great up-cycled items such as garden seats, plant holders, shed heaters and animal food bowls.

“Remember, if we recycle, re-use and re-purpose, we are reducing waste from the landfill, producing bargains for everyone, and creating employment,” Eaglehawk Recycle Shop’s manager Peter Buck said.

Future Employment Opportunities – more than just recycling.

The Eaglehawk Recycle Shop at 189 Upper California Gully Road, Eaglehawk, open seven days from 9am, phone 5446 3467.

DON’T PAY TIP FEES! Bring it out to us and get some money for it instead

Scrap, recycle steel and non ferrous metals. Prompt, efficient service.

Come by and see Morris your local bloke and unload your old scrap.

Recycle...

and do the world a favour!

TURN THIS...

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Industrial bins available.

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Bring us your old batteries, washing machines, old ovens, aluminium cans, radiators, electrical wires etc.

ALBD METAL RECYCLING

13-19 Piper Lane, Bendigo East (opposite RSPCA) Ph: 5442 6470 | Open Monday - Friday 7.30am - 4pm

189 Upper California Gully Rd, Eaglehawk Phone: 5446 3467 Email: ers@feo.net.au

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ENDIGO Electronics, where the staff are tech savvy and friendly, are always stocking new and exciting product lines.

We can help you with everything from batteries, leads, wire and cable, CB radios, tools, components, lighting, plugs, TV brackets, accessories and lots more – even model railway components.

Leading into summer we have stocked up on a couple of lines that are very popular this time of the year, and for good reason.

First is the solar powered snake repeller.

While they look like a garden light (which is also built-in) this solar-powered device is very simple and easy to use. Just place the unit in the ground, switch it on, and the unit sends a sound and vibration pulse through the ground. The snakes, sensing

danger, slide for the hills.

The snake repellers are priced at only $39.95 each with discounts for multi buys of 2 for $70 and 4 for $120.

We have also just received more Uniden, UBCD396XLT digital and analogue frequency scanners. With the CFA move to the digital network your old analogue scanner cannot receive that important information you need to hear while protecting your home this fire season.

The great thing is that we even offer this scanner with various bundle options like an antenna for the car or home, and preprogramming so that all you have to do is take it home and switch it on!

Bendigo Electronics, 167-169 Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo. Telephone 5444 4044.

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Cleaning Services

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Phone: 5442 7474 Mobile 0417 399 801

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

Call Rod 0439 132 021

Email: denfieldblinds@gmail.com

www.denfieldcurtaincleaning.com.au

OSING those extra kilos will make you feel much more cool and comfortable over the hot summer months.

The basic formula for losing weight is to eat less and exercise more and this is where Mr Rental can help you. There is no need to join a gym as Mr Rental has equipment that will suit all your needs. Equipment that you can use when it is convenient for you, not the gym. Mr Rental has low impact crosstrainers and exercise bikes. You can either manually adjust the bikes or use computer controlled bikes that program-in hills and valleys to keep your ride interesting. All this

equipment is well maintained and quiet so you can still watch TV while you work out.

Of course Mr Rental also has treadmills that suit all speeds and sizes of people.

From a basic walker that can go as slow as you like, right up to a runner that will carry 125kg and go at 16kph. While that might not sound fast, compared to a car at 16kph you would travel over 5km in 20 minutes.

So if you want to be fit and slim this summer then give Daryl a ring at Mr Rental on 5443 5560 or 1800 880 778 or call in to 83 McDougall Road, Golden Square, Bendigo.

Backyard parties, corporate events, Christmas parties and school fetes.

Prices from $125 for 4 hours.

Range of castles and themes.

Shade and rain covers available.

Safe and clean. Fully insured. www.bendigocastleking.com.au

Phone 5449 6501

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DOWNTOBUSINESS Brian Wellington for Blinds & Awnings

ADVERTISING FEATURE

One stop shop for window furnishings • Preferred accident repairer for all major insurance companies • Smash repairs & baked enamel refinishing • Claims advisory service • VACC accredited repairer • Written 3 year warranty on all repairs • 24hr towing available • Fast professional service • Latest hi-tech equipment and workshop

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45 Collins Street, Kangaroo Flat • Phone 1300 799 351 or 5447 9330 When it comes to repairs, you can’t compromise on quality.

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With 30 years’ experience in the industry, Brian is able to offer a full service in central Victoria to home owners or builders. He can install new blinds, do repairs and replacement on all window products.

Brian says he is fortunate to be an authorised re-seller of the Ziptrak® and Ziptrak® Internal Track Guided Blind Systems.

The product development of the outdoor Ziptrak® system allows you to use your valuable family patio area 12 months of the year insulating against the elements.

The beauty of this system is that it also connects the indoors to the outdoors. With

the patented Ziptrak® balanced spring system it is as simple as pulling the blind down either full length or stopping at any point. There are no gaps down the sides, no zips, cords, ropes or wires. It can also be used to replace the old automatic arm awnings to cover most window styles.

The Ziptrak® Internal Track Guided System is ideal for the baby’s room, shift workers, theatre rooms, security or anywhere where you want to have a full block-out of light. It also features the patented Ziptrak® balanced spring system which is similar to the Ziptrak® outdoor product and allows you to control it with a simple pull or push of the bottom rail.

For a free measure and quote either on site or off the plan Brian is just a call away.

Contact Brian on 0418 506 542 or like him on facebook.

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AGLEHAWK Hire is pleased to announce they now have a diverse range of equipment available to hire out for club functions, parties or family events.

“The beauty of our latest service is that Eaglehawk people can come to us when they want to hire equipment for events, rather than go all the way into town,” Glenn from Eaglehawk Hire said.

Eaglehawk Hire’s new range of party items includes a patio heater and a filled 9kg cylinder which costs $50 a day. The cost of the gas is $28.

Other equipment is a roaster – perfect for a pig on the spit – which is available from $75 a day, plus $28 per gas fill.

Eaglehawk Hire also has stackable, plastic chairs at $2.50 each, per day, and a 1.4m trestle table is available at $15 per trestle.

The other two new items which are vital for events are the portable toilets. The conventional toilet can be picked up and towed by clients and the disabled toilet is delivered by Eaglehawk Hire. All items are available at a 24 hour, daily rate.

Eaglehawk Hire also stocks a comprehensive range of building, gardening

Chevington Tools & Tanks We are agents for

All inquiries welcome www.polytanksbendigo.com.au chevingtontools@bigpond.com

995 Calder Alt Highway, Lockwood

Phone 5435 3902

SPRAY ON CONCRETE T R A N S F O R M AT I O N S

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Driveways Safety Flooring Verandahs Resurfacing all concrete areas Floors for safety Ramps appearances Paths

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EMERGENCY 24 HOUR SERVICE FREE QUOTES • DOMESTIC • COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE • AUDIO & TV PHONE & DATA • TEST & TAG • SWITCHBOARDS SAFETY SWITCHES • UNDERGROUNDS Phone: Ben 0408 105 959 or Nick 0408 179 354 E: info@stanalec.com.au W: www.stanalec.com.au

COLORBOND PANEL FENCING

WINDRIDGE SECURITY DOORS & FENCING

5444 4190

Servicing Central Victoria www.windridgesecuritydoors.com.au

STONE BENCHTOPS

Call in and see our new showroom. We can supply all your granite and granite overlays.

and cleaning equipment for hire and for sale.

Eaglehawk Hire is at 92-94 Wood Street, Eaglehawk. For friendly and helpful service phone 5446 7877.

8 PHILLIPS DRIVE KANGAROO FLAT Phone 5447 4719 www.graniteimpact.com.au

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

HEALTH SERVICES

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

HYPNOSIS

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

Hyp. Phone Trevor now on: 0417 156 313

FRIENDSHIP MAN in 50's seeks female 40+, not necessarily romantic, but for companionship, and social outings. Phone Phill 5446 1422

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

MASSAGE

TIME FOR YOURSELF!

MAIDEN LASHES Semi permanent eye lash extensions. Spots are limited. Book now Phone 0424 653 115

MAKE NEW FRIENDS!!!

CHECK OUT THE BENDIGO 50 PLUS DINNER GROUP Ph Ray 5446 1817 Or Mary 5444 0221

MASSAGE

BEAUTY SERVICES

MALE 40yo, seeking Female 20-60yo for friendship or possible relationship.

Please Phone 0429 595 630

HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION HOLIDAY HOUSE APOLLO BAY 5 mins walk to patrolled Beach, Available NOW Ph 0447 363 314

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If... you are stressed out...you have stiff and sore muscles ....old injuries are troubling you

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PUBLIC NOTICES

FROM THE BIBLE JOHN 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son, that whoseoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

PUBLIC NOTICES

Bendigo Community Sister Cities Committee Inc “Report to the Community” Hear primary, secondary and tertiary students share their Sister City experiences Hear about our Bendigo - Haimen Friendship City relationship

10.15am Thursday 12th November, Activity Room 1 Bendigo Library RSVP: 5439 5776 to assist with catering appreciated

PUBLIC NOTICES Jeannette & Nigel King at

Bendigo Book Mark have their freehold premises for sale (with Tweed Sutherland/First National) with the intention that the happy buyer would be getting the complete stock of books and chattels on a walk-out/walk-in basis.

The bookshop will be continuing, hopefully, just as always, most especially with all the usual facilities and the highest grade of stock from which to choose. Until they find the right person or persons to take over and continue in the same manner, they won’t be going anywhere! They won’t be retiring! Business as usual!

PUBLIC NOTICES

20th Annual General Mee ng Bendigo Health Care Group LaTrobe University Clinical Teaching Building 109 Arnold Street, Bendigo

Tuesday November 10, 2015 5.45pm Refreshments served (Disabled access available)

The 2015 annual report will be available at the meeƟng or for download at www.bendigohealth.org.au from November 11.

To RSVP, or to be sent an annual report, phone 5454 8197 or email execrecepƟon@bendigohealth.org.au John Mulder Chief Execu ve Officer

PUBLIC NOTICES

Who’s

new HUDSON ROBERT HALEY

was born at Bendigo Health November 3, 2015 3042 grams Son of Charmaine and Glenn Haley of Long Gully. Brother for Jordan, Stephannii, Elouise, Byron and Tarni.

SCARLETT MAREE LE POIDEVIN was born at Bendigo Health November 2, 2015 3590 grams Daughter of Julieanne Quirke and Grant Le Poidevin of Long Gully.

Sister for Wayne, Angel, Shane, Keanu, Krystal and Bailey.

EDWARD JAMES SAUNDERS NAYLOR was born at St John of God

JAGGER BOB REIDY was born at Bendigo Health October 22, 2015 3700 grams Son of Rhiannon Jackson and Brendan Reidy of Maiden Gully.

Brother for Zackery, Codie-Ella and Tiani.

EMMETT NOLAN HODGE

was born at

was born at

Bendigo Health

Bendigo Health

November 2, 2015

November 4, 2015 3566 grams

3360 grams

Daughter of Erin and

Son of Siobhan Jones

Jason Borchard of

and Jordan Hamilton

Golden Square. Sister

of St Arnaud.

for Poppie and Page.

HAYDEN PAUL ALBRECHT

LUCA MATTHEW WALKER

was born at

was born at

was born at

Bendigo Health

Bendigo Health

November 3, 2015

November 1, 2015

2928 grams

3164 grams

Son of Gabrielle

Son of Felicity Bower

and Micah Hodge

November 2, 2015 3820 grams Son of Teaghan and

and Jamie Albrecht

of Inglewood.

of California Gully.

Matthew Walker of

Brother for Finley.

Brother for Corey.

Strathdale.

DOMINIC ALEXANDER HALES

JOHANNA JEAN BARROW

AMITY GEAORGIA MOLONEY

was born at

was born at

was born at

Bendigo Health

Bendigo Health

St John of God

November 1, 2015

November 2, 2015

November 2, 2015

2467 grams

3936 grams

3298 grams

Son of Sonia Banaszak

Daughter of Alex

Daughter of Georgina

and Nicholas Hales of

and Peter Barrow of

and Joshua Moloney of

Long Gully.

Kangaroo Flat.

Strathfieldsaye.

BANJO BERNARD PLACE was born at St John of God November 3, 2015 4440 grams

3536 grams

Son of Danielle and Adam Place of

Naylor of Maiden Gully.

MARLEE JESS BORCHARD

Bendigo Health

November 3, 2015

Son of Claire and Mike

OLIVER LESLIE CRAIG HAMILTON

Strathfieldsaye. Brother

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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.

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PUBLIC NOTICES AGM Quarry Hill Community Hall Committee of Management on Thursday 19th November 2015 at the QH Hall in Hamlet Street at 7.30pm

WRINKLE REMOVAL by injectables. Fantastic results. Give yourself a lift for Summer.

Gift vouchers available from $80 Phone Michelle 0435 748 673

When locals search, make sure they find you and your business.

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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EMPLOYMENT

LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE

SET YOURSELF UP FOR CHRISTMAS!

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

by thelocalphonebook

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BUSINESS FOR SALE

FLORIST BENDIGO

Established 20 years, Genuine enquiries only.

Phone 0418 273 038

SALON

7 stations, 3 basins, colour room, staff room, ample parking, fantastic clientele, POI, Phone 0418 571 993

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES A HOME BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Earn $500 - $6,000 plus per month Part/Full Time.

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

Position Vacant?

Opportunity to make extra cash for the festive season. Family-friendly company.

Deliver and collect catalogues in your local area. No selling or outlay involved.

Training and support from a friendly team.

Find the right person for your Business, with 38,200 copies circulating free each week.

Call Now: 1300 665 983 www.pennymiller.com.au

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

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Paid volunteer Telemarketers wanted for Charity. Monday Friday. Ph 5444 1353

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

Register your interest now – for an application form,

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TRAINING & EDUCATION

MARINE BOAT TRAINING 4 HOUR COURSES HELD EVERY SECOND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH

Forklift Driver

Venue: Santons, Bridge Street Bendigo Bookings: 5442 2669 Cost: $85 Boat, $30 PWC

Large progressive family owned company Regional lifestyle Full time permanent position - 11 am start

ABN 79 380 070 167

www.coastguard.com.au TRAINING & EDUCATION

Hazeldene’s currently has a vacancy for a forklift driver to work in our Waste Water Treatment team.

Main duties include:

SHORT COURSES

•

Driving trucks on site only

•

Moving waste product from the primary processing plant to be picked up by an external company for further processing

RESPONSIBLE SERVICE OF ALCOHOL (RSA) 11 NOVEMBER Cost: $85. 9:30am - 1:30pm We’re at Eaglehawk FOOD HYGIENE 18 NOVEMBER Station Cost: $85. 9:30am - 3:00pm

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Loading trucks with the forklift

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Operating tractors/ farm machinery

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General cleaning duties

•

Recycling of Plastic and Cardboard

FOOD SAFETY SUPERVISOR 09 DECEMBER

If you would like more information please email jobs@hazeldenes.com.au.

Cost: $100. 9:30am - 4:30pm

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

DANCE TUITION

To be successful you will need to have proven forklift experience and a high regard for safety and traffic management. A truck licence is preferred but not essential.

Interested? Please forward your application to: jobs@hazeldenes.com.au or post it to the People & Performance Manager, Hazeldene’s Chicken Farm Pty Ltd, PO box 1147, Kangaroo Flat 3555 by 5.00 pm Friday 13th November 2015.

Hazeldenes are an equal opportunity employer

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

A-Z WELDING

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

A. FRANCIS BRICKLAYING

Builds pizza ovens, letter boxes, houses & more.

Phone 0497 112 867

AIR CONDITIONING Supply and/or install Ph 0419 367 071

AJ'S MOWING & CONCRETING Cheap rates, free quotes, call Jason Phone 0423 841 466

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS Complete bathroom makeovers & alterations.

34 yrs exp by qual tradesman.

Servicing Bendigo - Castlemaine & surrounding districts.

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

BEE SWARMS Collection/Removal Bendigo Area Ph 0400 450 009 or 0439 315 318

BLOCKED DRAINS Same day service Ph 1800 630 922

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

Ph 5446 7057 or 0418 370 917.

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

AIR CONDITIONING BENDIGO

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

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

CONCRETING

Cameron Concrete Domestic & Commercial.

For all your concrete requirements..

Call Rod 0400 611 016 Free Quotes & advice.

30 years experience

COMPUTER SICK?

CARPENTER

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

CAR REMOVALS Ph 0402 775 329 CHASING IRON FITNESS 1 on 1 Personal Training Strength Training Fat Loss Muscle Building All Fitness Goals & Ages Located in Strathdale Ph 0467 228 107

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

Phone Will 5447 2185 or 0409 352 374

CLEANING & CARPET

THE CLEAN CO. Specialising in •Vacate cleans •Domestic cleans •Small Business cleans

Ph 0418 608 590

CLEANING Domestic & Vacate cleans Ph 0432 731 908

Classifieds 1300 558 385

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.

CONCRETING

Christmas Special $50 Sq/M Only a few spots left!! Phone: 0422 424 348.

CONCRETER

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

Seniors Discount Free quotes.

Ph. 0422 424 348.

DISTINCTIVE CARPENTRY

Deckings, Pergolas, Renos inc. Bathrooms, Carports, Garages, Verandahs, Alfresco Areas. Call Matt Sefton 0418 392 559 www.distinctivecarpentry .com.au

FENCING CONTRACTOR

Ph. 0428 381 925

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

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

LANDSCAPING

All types of rural fencing.

Phone 0418 172 640 for a free quote

by Jordan Ramage For all Outdoor Improvements Ph 0434 933 277

GARDEN MAINTENANCE

ABN 45791848516

Quality Work, Mowing & Ride-on, Weed Spraying, Rose Pruning, All General Maintenance.

Phone Neil: 0473 486 130

Lawn Mowing, Whipper Snipping

GRASS SLASHING ALL AREAS Call Graham Ph 0427 508 124

CONCRETER

Driveways, Sheds Paths, Crossovers etc.

40 years experience Free Quotes

HEY PRESTO TILING Carpentry & Bathroom renovations. Call Jason for FREE Quotes 5449 6582 or 0431 917 670

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

$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

BATHROOMS & KITCHENS

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

ANTENNAS

KITCHEN, BATHROOMS

bendigotemptech@hotmail.com

& PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

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

• New Kitchens • Bathroom Renovations • Warehouse direct Bathroom products

ABN: 62 094 744 216

AIR CONDITIONING

PH 0417 511 159

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

BLINDS & CURTAINS

5KW SPLIT SYSTEMS INSTALLED FROM

LAWN MOWER REPAIRS

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 OASIS GARDEN & MOWING SERVICES waste removal, edging, pruning & weeding, free quote, reasonable rates, pens disc av AIL. Phone 0402 772 712

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

Phone 0407 412 977 Colin Wright

PANEL BEATING

Southern Cross Blinds & Awnings

2250

www.hollowayair.com.au (03) 5441 3158 158-160 Murphy St, Bendigo East

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

0409 383 459

Air Conditioning Stock Sellout Fujitsu Ducted Air Conditioning

12.5kW cool / 14kW heat High Efficiency Inverter Air- condtioning to 8 points *

conditions apply

5 YEARS INTEREST FREE FINANCE – NO MORE TO PAY 6 YEARS COMPLETE WARRANTY ON EQUIPMENT AND INSTALLATION

Replace your tired old evaporative cooler

Bonaire Grey Cooler pre-season sale Small Homes up to 5 points from $2,990 Large Homes up to 9 points from $3,950

Fujitsu Inverter wall hung splits Supply only inc gst AST9 2.5/3.2kW - $895 AST12 3.5/3.7kW - $1,099 AST18 5/6kW - $1499 AST24 7.1/8.0kW - $1,699 AST30 8.5/9kW - $2199 AST34 9.4/10kW - $2,599 INSTALLATION AVAILABLE AT TRADE PRICES

Ask about our special solar and battery packages Ph: 03 5444 4677 | www.gasncool.com.au 7 Stanley St, Bendigo | Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

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

TILING

Wall & Floor Tiler

Waterproofing

Complete Bathroom Renovations

0499 600 578

PLASTERER

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

EXPERIENCED LOCAL PLASTERER

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

• Holes Patched • Renovations • Painting

PJ TAYLOR

5446 1422 Classifieds 1300 558 385

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

141 High Street, Kangaroo Flat www.southerncrossblinds.com

BUILDERS

FOR ALL YOUR EXCAVATION NEEDS 5 tonne excavator Skidsteer/bobcat Tip truck

Post holes Landscaping Site clearing/clean up

Phone Stuart 0429

181 691

DBM-1122 DB-U-28169

www.bradsantennaservice.com.au

TV Tuning from $40

SOUTHERN CROSS RESTUMPING

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

Building Permits Arranged + 20 Years Experience

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

Phone Ron on 5447 7823 or 0431 609 423

DIGITAL TV SPECIALISTS 3 3 3 3 3

JIMANTBENW001

Pre-Summer Specials

POST HOLES

Millers Holes Mobile 0418 510 217.

PHONE/FAX 5447 9011

Additional TV Outlets 20 years’ Experience Quality Work Guaranteed

AIR CONDITIONING

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

PLASTER

All types of plastering.

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

Ph. Brian 0407 679 618

Spray painting, rust repairs.

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

0448 713 499

$

$8,990*

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

From $35 p/hour Ph Tony 0412 824 690

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

131 546

www.jimsantennas.com.au

Matt” A “ Excavations and Landscaping AFFORDABLE BUILDER

HOUSEHOLD MAINTENANCE • DECKS PERGOLAS • OUTSIDE STAIRS • DOORS WINDOWS • WALLS REMOVED BEAMS INSTALLED • OUTSIDE PAINTING CALL BOB THOMAS ON 0467 038 800

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

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Services Offered BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

CARPENTRY

ELECTRIC MOTORS

Home Cleanups

Bobcat & Tipper Hire

• Lawn Mowing • Tree Trimming/Removal • • Garden Maintenenace • Rubbish Removal • • Garden Products Delivery and Spreading • • Tipper Hire with Driver • Firewood Deliveries • Painting •

Backhoe Trenching Post Hole Borer 200 - 600mm diameter

Site Clearing Driveways Excavation Laser Levelling Rubbish Removal

Call Ron 0438 569 385

GARDEN SERVICES

SALES • SERVICE • REPAIRS

0429 822 816

bendigopumps@gmail.com

Free Quotes

PHONE BRUCE

COMPUTERS

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

0427 319 923

FITNESS EQUIPMENT SERVICE

GARDENING AND LANDSCAPING Gary Reid 0422 854 620 www.gameongardening.com.au facebook.com/game-on-gardening

Onsite Computer Services

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

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

Call Clint 0427 349 549

Best onsite support of Apple products in Bendigo.

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

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

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

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

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Helping your iPhone, iPad, MacBook and iMac work seamlessly.

Set up • Training • Support Integration • Problem solving

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

Call Rob on 0457 803 207 or email rob@ithingsbendigo.com www.ithingsbendigo.com

MacManagement

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I’m Tony

Your local Hire A Hubby from Kangaroo Flat

GARDEN SERVICES

0438 561 257

Big Area Lawn Mowing

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

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

Managing your Macintosh world

1.5 TONNE MINI EXCAVATOR FOR HIRE

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

 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.

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

4 Seasons Garden Care

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

FREE QUOTES, 28 YEARS EXPERIENCE Phone 0429 002 678

GARDEN SERVICES

• 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 •

Central Victoria 13 11 98

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

Youngy's Handy Man Services

E X C AVA T I O N

0418 508 993

Licenced drainer 31741

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING • 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 (1.7 Tonne Machine Only)

Ph 0429 171 697 E: favcoinfo@bigpond.com

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

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

James Sherlock Ph: 0407 472 775

sherlocksoilworks@hotmail.com

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

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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Jeoff Milne 5447 2476 Mob 0425 728 336

ELECTRICIANS

Geoff Williams Electrical Installations

Over 40 Years Service

bendigoWARDROBES.com we’ll get you sorted

• Custom built-in-robes designed to suit you.

• Sliding robe doors.

• Custom shelving and drawers.

REC 4085

GARDAM

All your odd jobs

Repairs completed within 24 hours

FREE MEASURE & QUOTE

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

Phone: 0417 329 802 ELECTRICIANS

GREG SMITH ELECTRICIAN

PHONE: 0438 522 012 Lawn mowing and Garden maintenance PH: 5444 4343 | www.mowbendigo.com

HOME MAINTENANCE

GARDEN SERVICES

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

NO JOB TOO SMALL

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

ELECTRICIANS • Removal of hard rubbish and garden waste • Rental clean ups/clean outs • House sale garden makeovers and maintain for sale • Big and small area mowing • Weeding and weed spraying • Trimming and pruning • Fallen timber and chainsaw work • Pick up & delivery and spreading of mulch, stone etc.

• Little Tipper/Drive - Hire

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

BendigoWeekly LocalClassifieds ...get the market you’re missing...

1300 558 385

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Services Offered PAINTERS / DECORATORS

INTERIOR DECORATING

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

LANDSCAPING

Painter & Decorator YOUR FRIENDLY, PROFESSIONAL AND QUALITY PAINTING TEAM FOR ALL TYPES OF PAINTING OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE FOR A FREE, NO OBLIGATION QUOTE, CALL TROY ON 0418 844 590 OR EMAIL T_EYOUNG@BIGPOND.NET.AU

TRIPPA’S T RIPPA’S P PAINTING AINTING SERVICE S ERVICE No O No Obligation blligat b ig ga attio tion io on Fr F Free ree ee Quote Quo uote te 10% FOR SENIORS 10% DISCOUNT 10 DISC DI IS SC COUNT OUNT OU NT F OR S OR ENIO EN ORS RS 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

LANDSCAPING

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

• Qualified tradesmen • Landscaping • Commercial and residential property maintenance

Specialising in Landscape construction Stuart Erwin 0407 667 900 Cameron Rogister 0411 956 937

LANDSCAPING

•For all your Landscaping needs and bobcat work.

• Trade Qualified

HI, I’M MARK

LANDSCAPING

“Professional, precise work you can trust.”

PAVING & LANDSCAPING

by Phil Carman

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

ARE YOU RENOVATING? MOBILE BATHROOM FOR HIRE (Shower, hand basin, toilet etc)

Ph 5446 1535 www.dunstonebrosplumbing.com.au

PO Box 54, Eaglehawk

Greg Hicks st same day Plumbing Fajosebrvtoicoesmall Master Plumber

No

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!

Pty. Ltd.

CALL MARK & THE TEAM

13 82 75 PEST CONTROL

RETAINING WALLS - FEATURE WALLS CHIMNEYS - COMPLETE HOUSES See photos on our website

CM & MR ARCHBOLD STONEMASONS Father & Son Team PH 0408 198 759 or 5435 3411

www.naturalstoneconstruction.com.au

Services Offered

544 33 999 4 Nolan Street, Bendigo

John Cross

Plumbing Established in Bendigo for over 30 years

New homes Ren nov vat atio tio iions ons Renovations

To advertise in this section please call

Maintenance Hot water repairs Gas fitting

1300 558 385 classifieds@bendigopublishing.com *

Conditions apply. For private use only.

ROOFING

SUPERIOR

ROOFING

& MAINTENANCE SERVICES

MOTOR CAR TRADER REG 1998

• 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

5444 2028

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

0438 632 219

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Formally “Spider Sprayers”

We load for you!

W PICK WE UP AND DE DELIVER Y YOUR TH THINGS

www.littlegreentruck.com.au

STONE MASONS

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

Get me and the truck

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BENDIGO 87-89 MIDLAND HWY www.centrestateselfstorage.com

EXPERTS IN ALL ASPECTS OF ROOFING

PICK UP / DELIVERY

JASON 0490 370 558

5448 4499

License No. 32710

E: johncrossplumbing@westnet.com.au

Call David/Bronwyn

from $30

Free Use of Courtesy Trailer 7 Days Access & On-Site Electronic Surveillance Security NEW AND USED BOXES AND PACKING MATERIALS AVAILABLE

Peter Carr Plumbing & Gasfitting

Ph 0408 507 715

0408 862 585

0438 083 139 www.bettabathroomhire.com.au

10 SIZES FROM $20 PER WEEK

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Free Quotes LIC: 13869

OR

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

• 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

UN

ONE NAME. ONE NUMBER. ANY JOB.

PHONE STUART 0429 181 691

MOBILE BATHROOMS

STORAGE

Lic#100122

YOUR LOCAL PAINTING & DECORATING EXPERT

PH: 0418 822 911

PLUMBERS D

INTERIOR DECORATING

7 Days a Week No job too small or too big

Green Waste Green Waste Special classifieds@bendigopublishing.com

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

0423 402 474

SPOUT CLEANING

SPOUT CLEANING

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

Ph Paul 5439 3835 or 0428 395 429 * Fully Insured

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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Services Offered TREE LOPPING

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

JUDD’S TREE LOPPING Phone Leigh & Rob 0417 545 193 juddstreelopping@bigpond.com

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

SMITHS Quality tree and Stump Removal

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

FOR SALE

1950'S style dressing table, large mirrors, x 2 $30 ea ph 5442 5552

BED, single, VGC, matress & base $95 Phone 5439 4595

5 GARDEN Ornaments $25 ono Ph 5441 4994

BIKE carrier, tow bar mounted, 2 bike model $40 Ph 5439 3607

AIR Conditioner, Kelvinator, fit to wall or window $50 5447 3490 ANTIQUE wraught iron single bed $99 Ph 5449 6683 BABY fisher price Jumperoo, VGC, used for 1 child $60. 0419 353 541

BABY plat mat/Activity centre, Exc cond $10 Phone 0476 077 570 BAR Stools, Vinyl seat & back, $40 pair. Phone 5443 6611 BBQ Dimplex on Stand, electric, as new $225 ono Ph 0438 426 214

FOR SALE

IRIS GARDEN OPEN

LAST SEASON CLOSING 15th NOVEMBER - From $5 + SMALL GIFT 7 DAYS phone for appointment on

5447 4714 or just pop in 3 Benjamin St Kangaroo Flat

BILLIARD/ pool cue case new never used $40 Phone 0450 044 728 BIRD Cage, black, w /stand, brand new but used $40 0459 707 477 BOOKCASE, wooden, 6x4ft, 3 shelves $80 ono Ph 5448 8560 CAMERA Vivitar, PS44S focus free, EC $15 Ph 5447 7762 CAMPING pantry, Oztrail, w/fly netting, folds VGC $20 Ph 0419 353 541 CARPET, roomsize x2 rolls $15 per roll Ph 0450 044 728

Call Jim 0429 866 630 www.byers.net.au Store Well with Stilwell

Containers to suit all yourr needs!

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

View containers at:

51 Ryalls Lane, Strathfieldsaye.

• Ph 5439 5512 • Mob 0409 957 014

GARDEN STRAW $3 per bale Ph 0411 783 679 GARDEN Sleepers x7, suit firewood, $50 the lot Phone 5449 7293 GLASS top table, with 4 white chairs, in GC $80 Ph 5447 8396 GOLF Cart, Yamaha petrol, winter protective, EC $3500 Phone 0428 594 082

HAY 5x4 ROLLS

Oaten, Pasture, Cereal, Straw. Delivery Available.

Ph 0438 373 291

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

SINGLE beds & matress $200 each can be used as bunk Phone 0400 139 250 SINGLE bed x2, with new matress' $80 ono Ph 5446 7266

DISPLAY Unit, GC $100 Phone 5407 1777

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

BEAUTIFULLY DRESSED DOLLS

Compost with manures and straw mix.

Can deliver Bendigo Ph 0427 304 600

LADIES shoes, Quality brands, Sz 8, fair offer, Ph 5447 0735

Ex-market Nothing over $20 Call 0407 463 323 or visit site at the

LADIES bike (almost brand new) $200 Girls Bike 16" $75 Table Tennis Table $150 Phone 0409 524 093

BENDIGO SWAP MEET

LADIES welsh celtic ring, silver & amber VGC $80 Phone 5444 2339

Bendigo Showgrounds Saturday 14th Sunday 15th November DOUBLE bed slats $50 Phone 5442 5092 or M 0408 376 089

LEAD Light corner TV unit, $99 Phone 0419 502 253 LIGHTS, 3 globe pendants, brushed brass $45 ea Ph 5439 4595

SUMMERTIME SPECIALS

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

For further details Phone Clint

0427 349 549

FIREWOOD

Split Red Gum, end of season sale, 10 cubic/M $950 Ph 0429 822 816

FIREWOOD

Top quality A Grade Redgum, Split or Blocks end of season sale $950 10 cubic metres Yellow Box also available Phone 0437 120 009 FOOD processor, Breville, hardly used, $25 Ph 5447 3490 FOWLERS Jars, $30 doz Ph 5442 5552 or 0418 372 807 FREE Freezer, dirty but in good working condition.

Ph 0412 476 939 FREE window air conditioner in good condition Ph 0412 476 939

SOIL

SONY Stereo LBT-890 AV, 5 speaker system, Music output 310W RMS, Dolby logic, 5CD Changer, as new condition $165 Ph 5447 7525 SPA BATH, (re-advertised) 2012 model, 5 seater, comes with cover & steps, Exc cond. $3400 ONO Ph 0419 595 426 STEREO + 2 speakers $80 5442 4512

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LIMITED edition Camp Gallipoli swag (Double size), individually numbered, Never used, RRP $375 Sell for $300 Ph 0418 906 883 LINEN sheets, p/cases, unused menswear, $55 Ph 5447 0735 MATS,(X3) lge, off white, grey, & charcol, 133 x 195cm EC $60 5447 7762 MENS vintage vallet chair, beige vinal $50 Phone 0466 269 948 MINELAB GPX 5000 metal detector, 3 coils, rooster booster and accessories. Only used few times $4500 or very near offer 5480 0017 or 0429 800 017 NEW Telstra prepaid flip phone T20 $40 Ph 5446 7266 OUTDOOR blower vac, Excellent condition $100 ono Ph 0402 403 569 PANDORA charms, New, 1/2 price $25-$27.50 Phone 5443 4484

PEA STRAW $8.00 Straw $6 Min 12 bales Free delivery or pick up Bendigo Ph 0427 304 600 QS quilted bedspread Latte colour, as new $40 Ph 0402 403 569

WANTED TO BUY

The Time Gallery

I pay Cash $$$ Also I pick up Ph 0487 320 656

WANTED TO BUY

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

Buy/Sell/Repair

All types of clocks & watches Always buying scrap gold & jewelry Visit the shop at Bendigo Pottery Epsom or Phone John on 0405 210 020

GARAGE SALES

GARAGE SALES

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

GARAGE SALES

1 TOWNSEND ST KENNINGTON Saturday & Sunday 8am - 4pm Household items, baby furniture & pram, asst clothing, toys, books, etc

143 CALEANA ROAD JUNORTOUN Saturday 8am - 3pm Huge moving sale Everything must go!

Furniture, Books, Kids toys, Appliances, loads more Not before 8AM

25 ABBEY CLOSE EAGLEHAWK Saturday from 8am 8x5 Trailer, gas nail guns, exercise bike, high chair, suitcases & household goods

51 MCIVOR PARK CRT, Junortoun Sat 14th Nov 8am TEAR Aust Fund Raiser Quality items, Fair Trade, household vintage, new soft furnishings

6 DANIEL DRIVE GOLDEN SQUARE Sat- Sun 8am-5pm Huge Garage Sale Bric a Brac, White Goods, Builders Hardware, Tools, Timber & fastners

TELEVISION Portable, Flat Screen, color $99 Ph 5442 5105 TIMBER toy box $55 Ph 0419 502 253

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

CHEAP REDGUM SPLIT FIREWOOD

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

Free quotes to suit your budget.

FUCHSIA PLANTS Healthy plants, Large Variety $5.00 Ph 5442 7974, 24 Curnow St G/Square

FOR SALE

CLOTHES Line, portable 4 arm, alumin frame EC $25 Ph 5447 7762

Cat Enclosures

CARS WANTED FOR SCRAP

SNOW chains, $20 Ph 5442 5092 or M 0408 376 089

ELECTRIC hot plates $50 Ph 5442 5092 or M 0408 376 089

FOR SALE

SHED SALE 8x5 Trailer with pump & tank $2,000, 5KVA Millers Falls Generator $400, Masport Woodheater $200,Hand Tools, Womens Bike, Cement Mixer $100, Kyack $200, Divan EC $50, 8x5 Matress $10, TV Unit $10, Antique Fridge, Garden Ornaments and much more Ph 0419 292 445

JIGSAW Puzzles, used once, cost $30 each new Sell $10 each. 30 to chose from. Phone 0417 050 402

CHURCH Pews 2.6m, 2 pews, GC $600 ONO Ph 0418 109 495

DESK, wooden, leather top, 6 drawers, $50 ono, Phone 5448 8560

FRIDGES

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

SIXTIES, swivel foot stool, gold vinal, EC, $50 Phone 0466 269 948

CHAIR $100 Phone 0400 139 250

COLONIAL timber chairs (6) VGC $50 lot Ph 0402 403 569

WANTED

HOLDEN Commodore 2006-2012 VE repair manual $20 5443 4484

DRESS, fitted, elegant, Sz 12, New, Paid $70 Now $35 Ph 5447 0735

COFFEE table $100 Phone 0400 139 250

FOR SALE

SIT up bench $10 Ph 0419 502 253

David Smith 0427 506 160 e: dsmith.trees@gmail.com

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FOR SALE

HIGH chair as new, $45 Phone 5442 4512

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

FOR SALE

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TIMESHARE, The Beachhouse G/Coast, maintenance paid Aug 2016 $1500 neg Phone 5449 3488

TOP SOIL LAwn soil $30 p/m Garden Soil $40 p/m, 4 metre min. delivery 6m & 10m also avail.

Garden Rocks Avail.

Phone 0418 306 548 or 0428 100 770 TREADMILL, Gofit, platinum, programmable computerised, with owner's manual, paid $5000 will sell $1000 Ph 0418 126 748 UTE premium waterproof cover, New, Paid $120 Sell $40. 0419 353 541

14 BUTCHER ST STRATHDALE Sat & Sun 8am - Late Moving House - Lots to sell - Queen beds, whitegoods, draws, desks, fishing & other books & mags, fly tying stuff, building materials, mag wheels, plants, bric a brac, & lots more

WATER TANKS AND DRUMS

3300 lt $690. 5000 lt $860. 2000 lt $495 2500 lt Slimline $790.

Drums 200lt $25.

RECLINER chairs x2, $50 each, Phone 0400 139 250

WEEROONA College Bgo Summer Uniform EC $25 Ph 0408 541 082

ROOF basket, 1250 x 950 x 120, EC $99 Ph 5449 6683

WEEROONA College Bgo Winter Uniform EC $25 Ph 0408 541 082

SCOOTER 12" Malvern Star VGC, $50 ONO Ph 0428 353 921

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

GALVIN ST BENDIGO Lots of Houses Sat 7th Nov 8:00am - 11:30am

LIVESTOCK

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

(982000365483512, 9820003655484174, 982000365474741, 982000365483865, 982000365484108, 982000365475279)

Phone 5486 8377 or Mobile 0456 155 552

SHETLAND Pony, mature, not broken in, gentle nature, suitable as companion, free Phone 5448 4127

To advertise in this section please call

1300 558 385

LIVESTOCK

Boarding Kennel & Cattery WOODVALE Saturday 8am-4pm Household items, baby items, furniture, records, kids books, electrical goods

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

LIVESTOCK

ADOPT-A-PET OPT A 20B DANIEL DRV GOLDEN SQUARE Sun 7am - 3pm Plants, signs, man cave, bikes, elects, H /Hold furniture & Free Section Super cheap!

LIVESTOCK

ADS

www.ebsary.com.au 161 McIvor Hwy Ph 5443 6740 SCHOOL shoes, blk leather, Vans sz8 EC $30 Ph 0408 541 082

IRONBARK COURT KENNINGTON Sat 8am-2pm Camping goods, household items, great clothing etc

1 REDJACKET LANE

VINTAGE tapestry, spring back rocker chair EC $80 Phone 0466 269 948 WALKER with seat, basket & hand brake $45 Phone 0429 175 988

8 WHITTINGTON CRT STRATHDALE Sat & Sun 9am-4pm Combined street sale household items, furniture, heaps of toys!

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$23 FOR 4 WEEKS 1300 558 385 classifieds @bendigopublishing .com *

Conditions apply.

Male, 7 Years

Panda

Border Collie

Panda is a lovely mid age gent, but don’t let his age fool you though. He is full of energy and will need regular exercise and plenty of stimulation to keep him fit, healthy and happy. Panda has lived with another dog before, so he would be happy to share his new forever home with a desexed female.

Spayed Female, 1 year 10 months

Mandy has overcome her shyness to grow into an affectionate & loving kitty. She has blossomed into a beautiful cat during her time with us. She LOVES to play with water. Mandy would best suit a home with older kids as she is a bit wary of loud noises or sudden movements.

She will tolerate another cat but would dearly like to be the sole object of your affections.

Mandy DMH

LOST YOUR DOG OR CAT?

THE RSPCA IS THE POUND FOR THE BENDIGO CITY COUNCIL.

5441 2209

Piper Lane, East Bendigo

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

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

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MOTOR BIKES

A.M. Hyett Motorcycles

CARAVANS & TRAILERS

Open 9.00am-5.30pm Mon-Sat / 10.00am-5.30pm Sun

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

Ph: 5442 2523 SMS: 0411 627 348

BOATS

BIKES SOLD, TRADED & RECYCLED Spares and accessories. See Michael and John 67-69 Bridge Street, Bendigo 3550 LMCT 4761. Licenced second hand dealer.

Email mhyett1952@yahoo.com.au

MOTOR BIKES

CARAVANS & TRAILERS

HONDA VTR 250 Excellent condition, Genuine 1500ks, 2003, $2500 (no Reg) VT138 Ph 0411 432 733

TRAILERS

www.ebsary.com.au

KAWAZAKI Ninja 250, 2011, 11,500ks, Excellent cond, Custom paintwork, RWC, (No Reg) 223GC $3500 Phone 0411 432 733

CAPRICORN 18ft 6"x7ft 10" dble island bed, 2 way fridge, gas stove /oven good clean cond un-reg $4000 Ph 5446 8591

6 x 4 $590.

8 x 5 tandem $2,190.

161 McIvor Hwy

CUB supermatic camper trailer, VGC, 2003, Annex, BBQ, Built in Kitchen, $6500 Ph 0448 837 659 HARLEY Davidson Sportster 1200cc Low Km's, new battery $6999 Ph 0417 032 099 (AB-267)

CARAVANS & TRAILERS

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

NEED TO SELL ???

CA$H TODAY

CARS BOATS CARAVANS 0418 183 360 LMCT 10132

SHD0015048

12FT Aluminium Punt with trailer and two motors, GC $1500 Ph 5486 8377 or 0447 990 748 2 X 12ft boats. Complete with trailers & Motors, swivel seats, carpeted flat floor, all registered.

Prices Negotiable. Phone 5447 3822

CAR PARTS SCRAP METAL WANTED Cars, trucks, tractors, tin, wire, white goods etc.

Phone 5474 3237 or 0427 312 146.

Classifieds 1300 558 385

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MECHANICS

AUTO

MOBILE MECHANIC

1992 Holden Rodeo Ute, Steel Tray as is, unregistered (wrk458) $1000 Ph 5486 8377 or 0447 990 748

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

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

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

2004 Peugeot 407 sedan, leather heated seats, all elec, 160,000kms, goes well, silver, 1FG-4JR $4800 Ph 0439 693 787

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

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.

STEEL Trailer, good cond, spare tyre, 4x4ft, 2ftD $400 ono Phone 0402 128 651 TRADESMAN Trailer, 7x5, tall, ladder rack, toolbox, sunraysia rims + new tyres $1500 Ph 0417 036 931

Classifieds 1300 558 385

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

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

BOATS

All Vehicle Servicing & Mechanical Repairs Incorporating: CARBY CENTA | THE ENGINE FACTORY BENDAS EXHAUST, BRAKES & SUSPENSION 95 Bridge Street, Bendigo Call Anthony: (03) 5442 6409 | wallrix1@gmail.com

WRECKING 97 Ford Futura S/Wagon facotry Gas, solid car but blown head gasket $500 Ph 0418 325 603 (OKG463)

WRECKING FORD Fairlane sedan, 1990, for restoration or wrecking VIN 6FPAAAJG63LL91398 best offer Ph 5449 6921

CARS WANTED

Cash offered.

Phone 0417 334 009.

DRAGON CITY MOTOR WRECKERS

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

To advertise in this section please call 1300 558 385

2005 Mazda 3, Manual, one owner, new battery, $5999 with RWC Ph 0417 032 099 (TSY-177) Ph 0417 032 099 2007 Subaru Impresza 2R Hatch, man, a/c 12mnth reg 166,000kms UXC-718 $9990.00 Phone 0438 415 443 2008 Ford Ranger 4x4 space cab, b-bar, snorkle, winch all tray,serviced, 1EZ-9HK $15,000 Phone 0431 032 532

FOR SALE

RENAULT Master Van 2013 MWB Mid-roof Driver's side door, Immaculate condition. $$$ off new price $36,950 ONO Ph 0466 578 599 (ZVF-507) FORD BA, XR6 turbo ute, 03, hard cover, mags, well cared for, RWC, (reg)YOUWISH $9,500 Ph 0431 032 0532

FORESTER 2003, 2.5, XS, 5 spd man, XUL 413, silver, VGC, straight body, never any damage. Many factory options, mag wheels, CD changes, alloy nudge bar, sun roof, tinted windows, 9 months rego. $5,500 ono. Phone: 0418 543 315 HOLDEN 1996 Berlina sedan, Auto, cruise, Climate control, t/bar, green duco, VGC, 270,000ks, $2500 Ph 0400 064 421 (NZH-138) LASER H/B $1400 ono.

Manual REG 3/6 RWC No A/C P/S. EC. Mech OK. Ph 0427 100 552 (RVI0899)

VACC PRE PURCHASE INSPECTIONS ROADWORTHY CERTIFICATES Jamie Hackett Motors Ph 5446 8635

1998 Hyundai Excel GLX full service history near new tyres 5 speed manual only traveled 128,000k's, rego till april 2016. very good condition $3500 Phone: 0428 562 687 (1BL9JP)

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50h p m erc ury 4 stroke h ummi n g b ird so nar/gps combo full travel cover e xce l l e n t co nditio n all round

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CAR FOR 4 WEEKS

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

or

*

$25 $30 with photo

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

1300 558 385 Email: classifieds@bendigo publishing.com *

LMCT 10769

FDY 672 GLXI auto hatch with only 177000kms

1AV 5CW CW Keenly priced auto with RWC at a drive away price.

2001 SUZUKI IGNIS WAGON ON

2004 NISSAN X-TRAIL ST AUTO SUV

DRIVE AWAY INC RWC

DRIVE AWAY INC RWC

YLV 291 1 Nice little runaround at a budget price.

UDJ 778 RWC, drive away price. Bargain buying.

2002 TOYOTA RAV4 EDG EDGE

FORD BA FAMILY WAGON

DRIVE AWAY INC RWC

DRIVE AWAY INC RWC

SGT 377 7 Under 200,000kms 00 000k manuall andd a bargain at this price.

SSF 910 Family wagon priced to sell.

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$3,990 90

$4,990

$4,990

$4,990

FORD ESCAPE XLS AUTO 2004 HOLDEN ZAFFIRA 4X4 SUV AUTO 7 SEATER

$5,990

$5,990 90

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SOM 983 83 3 Affordable bl auto t 44x44 with ith only l 166,000kms.

TXS 584 84 8 4 Economical and budget priced people mover.

2000 SUBARU OUTBACK FORD FAIRMONT GHIA DUAL FUEL AUTO O WAGON

$5,990 990

$5,990

QGQ 326

RWM 349 Luxury motoring with gas and petrol economy.

DRIVE AWAY INC RWC

DRIVE AWAY INC RWC

All wheel drive auto wagon.

New tyres and next year rego.

HOLDEN VZ COMMODORE HOLDEN VECTRA AUTO WAGON HATCH

$6,990

$5,990 DRIVE AWAY INC RWC

Conditions apply.

For private use only.

TOYOTA PRADO 4X4 7 SEATER EATER AT R WAGON

$6,990

DRIVE AWAY INC RWC

RIVED JUST AR

NISSAN NAVARA 4X4 DIESEL TWIN CAM

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

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$3,990

MGE 720 TEZ 776 Lowered , nice mags roof racks Only 160,000kms, air bags, cruise and tow bar. Good looking wagon. and more.

WRECKING

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SUBARU LIBERTY AUTO SEDAN AN

$3,590

DRIVE AWAY INC RWC

LMCT 11067

VEHICLES WANTED TO BUY

MITSUBISHI AUTO LANCER HATCH DRIVE AWAY INC RWC

MECHANICS JAYCO Freedom P/top 2003 Dual axle 18ft, single beds, full annexe, R/out awn, R/C A/C VGC $18,000 Phone 5439 5180

USED CAR BARGAINS at BUDGET PRICES

4x4 people mover priced to sell quickly. Hard to find diesel 4x4 loaded with

extras including canopy

FORD RTV 3 SEATER ONE TONER

$7,990

2005 MAZDA 3 AUTO

$9,990

DRIVE AWAY INC RWC

DRIVE AWAY INC RWC

YDH 776

NG 3500 Only 82,000kms, immaculate, 6 air bags and lovely to drive. Won’t last!

Very rare one tonne tray with 3 seats and only 167,000kms.

MICHIE ST MOTORS

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

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Undefeated run threatened

EYE IN: Golden Square’s Scott Johnson. Photo: JOEL PETERSON GOLDEN Square is perfectly poised to upset Strathfieldsaye’s flying start to the Bendigo District Cricket Association season when the two sides renew acquaintances at Flight Centre Park on Saturday.

Heading into day two of the round three clash, the Bulldogs are 1/10 after 10 overs at the crease, having dismissed the Jets for 166 on day one.

Connor Miller did most of the damage for Square taking four wickets, including the key scalp of Jets skipper Ben Devanny Miller also dismissed Patrick Felmingham, who played a lone hand with a quickfire 80 from 88 balls for Strathfieldsaye.

Jayden Blencowe, Luke Baird and Liam Smith shared the remaining wickets for Square, who lost the wicket of John Lalor before stumps with Jake Higgins and Scott Johnson set to resume the chase on Saturday.

While Strathfieldsaye’s undefeated run is under seri-

ous threat, Strathdale Maristians look like a certainty to head into round four with an unblemished record after making 8/324 against Huntly North Epsom at All Seasons Oval.

Opener Andrew Hosking was brilliant for the hosts with 110 from 188 balls, including a 79-run stand for the second wicket with gun recruit Jake Hicks (49 from 60 balls) before putting on 70 for the third wicket with Cam Taylor.

Brett Elvey toiled hard for the Power taking four wickets but conceding 102 runs from a mammoth 36 overs.

Bendigo United’s big guns helped them bounce back against Bendigo, with Heath Behrens and opener Ben Gunn leading the way as the Redbacks posted 277 from their 85 overs.

Behrens crunched three sixes and four boundaries in his 94 not out while opener Gunn smacked 13 fours in his near run-a-ball 82.

Nathan Fitzpatrick and

Mark Ryan both took two wickets for the Goers, who have plenty of work to do on day two at the QEO. At N8Health Oval, Sandhurst’s surprising start to the season looks set to continue as the Dragons restricted Kangaroo Flat to 8/100 from 61 overs.

Brendan Klein-Boonschate was the main man with the ball, taking a hat trick in an astonishing 54th over.

Klein-Boonschate’s ninth over was as rare as they come, not only did he take a hat trick but it finished as a three wicket maiden as the Flat were 8/90 at that stage.

Adam Burns, Brent Hamblin and Tim Robertson were the victims of Klein-Boonschate’s spell, while Ned Slater and spinner Liam Bowe also picked up two wickets while Craig Howard’s 12 overs featured eight maidens.

In the other match in round three White Hills will chase 235 for victory against Eaglehawk at Glen Loddon Homes Oval.

and Strathfieldsaye’s Club Court.

The competition runs through to December 7 and provides an opportunity for children to learn the game from experienced coaches.

All equipment and uniform is available to players each week and the program is suitable

WIN November 20-22 at Bendigo Racecourse

Bowled over EMU CREEK’s formidable bowling lineup proved its worth on the opening day of round two in the Emu Valley Cricket Association, skittling Maiden Gully for 97 at JG Edwards Oval.

Gully was in trouble from the start of its innings, losing opener Anthony Gorrie without a run on the board and falling to 3/10 after Rob Brown and Leigh Draper were dismissed in quick succession.

Trevor Pickthall and Dallas Gill dug Gully out of its hole by putting on 22 for the fourth wicket before the visitors lost another four wickets in the space of 12 runs as Khan Birtles (3/17) took hold with the ball.

Brett Haw and young gun Jack Stagg put on 41 runs for the eighth wicket but were brought undone before Maiden Gully was eventually bowled out for 97.

All of the Emus’ bowlers got in on the wickets, with Birtles ably supported by Marwood and Justin Hancock, who both took two each. Josh Sheehan claimed the wicket of Emus’ skipper Daniel Chamberlain before stumps, with Brad Rowe and Brendon Scott set to resume the chase at 1/17.

Joel Bish continued his blistering start to the season

IN FORM: Axe Creek’s Joel Bish.

Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

for Axe Creek, making 93 as the Cowboys compiled 3/241 against Marong.

Following a century last week against Spring Gully, the in-form Bish and Jacob Edgar put on a 133-run opening stand before Bish was cleaned up by Marong’s only multiple wicket taker, Kyle Leckie (2/36).

The wickets of Edgar and Greg Burns followed before Grant Le Poidevin (58 not out) and Travis Nolan (24 not out) piled on another 78 runs before stumps. Axe Creek will face another nine overs on day two before Marong heads to the crease.

Half centuries to Luke O’Sullivan and Josh White rescued United from a spot of bother in its match against

West Bendigo at Ewing Park.

O’Sullivan (88) and the big-hitting White (59) were the linchpins in United’s 9/297 on day one.

Brad McHugh did his bit with the ball for the Redbacks, taking 6/54 from 12 overs. West Bendigo faced six overs before stumps, losing Dion Prange on the last ball of the day to finish at 1/12.

In other games, Alex Sutton took four wickets as Spring Gully restricted Golden Gully to 7/99 from 48 overs and a Matt Dwyer half century for Sedgwick may be in vain as the Rams were dismissed for 166 against Mandurang in a grand final re-match.

The Rangas will resume at 1/10 off 12 overs.

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for players of all abilities.

The competition is held between 6pm and 8pm on Monday nights up until December 7 and for a further six weeks after the Christmas break.

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Bendigo Leisurefest has all the very latest

Bendigo Caravan & Camping Leisurefest is back with a host of new product launches at Bendigo Racecourse, Epsom, from Friday to Sunday, 20-22 November 2015.

The Caravan Industry Association of Victoria (CIA Vic) has a wealth of product launches, from new caravan and camping accessories to new caravan models from leading manufacturers.

CIA Vic chief executive officer Rob Lucas said the industry was bringing new products that had never been seen outside the capital city shows.

Now in its 14th year, Leisurefest has all the best gear for caravanning and camping.

Leisurefest is a great value day out, with free

parking and tickets at just $12 adults, $10 concession and free for kids under 15 (when accompanied by an adult) – plus a special two-day pass at just $17 for adults and $15 concession.

There are free kids’ activities and family entertainment on Saturday and Sunday, plus free seminars to make the most of camping and RV touring.

Leisurefest is held annually at Bendigo Racecourse, Epsom, from Friday to Sunday, 20-22 November, open 9.30 am to 5pm on the Friday and Saturday and 9.30 am to 4 pm on the Sunday.

More information: www.leisurefest.com.au

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Molly makes her mark

By JOEL PETERSON

WHILE balancing her budding basketball career and architecture studies, Molly Mathews is hoping her debut WNBL season provides her with the blueprint for a long and successful career in the league.

The 19-year-old was hand picked by coach Simon Pritchard before the start of the Bendigo Spirit’s 2015/16 campaign after standing out at the club’s inaugural development player tryouts in August.

Mathews, who hails from Ballarat, studies in Geelong and now lives in Bendigo, admitted even making the roster came as somewhat of a shock.

“I went to the tryouts and spoke to Simon a bit and he had said that he wanted me to come, and I was the oldest there,” she said.

“It was still a shock when he said ‘I want you on the roster’ rather than the development spot which was all I was aiming for, if that.

“It was really surprising but very exciting. Everyone, especially my family, were so excited, and that was a pretty cool moment.”

Mathews is no stranger to high level basketball, having played SEABL with her hometown Ballarat Rush for the past three years.

After the whirlwind process that brought her to the club, she has already noticed the step up to the national league.

“Growing up I’ve always want-

ed to play a the highest level but I didn’t think it would happen so soon because I knew I had, and still have, a lot of work to do,” Mathews said.

“The leagues are very different, I think the big thing is the pace but also the control that players have in the WNBL. “Coming here, I knew it would be different, but it was a bit of a surprise to see how fast the game was and how hard everyone works.

“You lose little bad habits that you had by not running when you should be or things like that, because everybody does those little things at this level.”

While she has only hit the court in two games, against Perth in a win at home and in a heavy loss to Dandenong, Mathews is learning more about the game than ever before.

“It’s no skin off my nose whether I hit the court or not, it’s a privilege to be here and learning from everyone,”she said.

“Not just the more experienced players but everyone has been so helpful.

“It is incredible to have those players with international experience for someone like me or (fellow Spirit youngster Ebony Rolph) that we even get to train, let alone play, with.”

As part of a younger Spirit roster this season, Mathews embodies what the club aims to be as a program that encompasses the whole of regional Victoria.

There is little doubt Mathews is

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HAND-PICKED: Molly Mathews has the spirit. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN ambitious enough, but she has her feet planted firmly on the ground when she speaks about her future.

“I spoke to Simon a bit before coming here, and he said this year wasn’t about me getting out there and dominating, but development and learning and breaking those bad habits, and that’s what I’m focussed on,” Mathews said.

“I want to develop my game and build my body up, get stronger and compete with players at this level.

“Hopefully then I’ll go back to SEABL and, if they have me back, come back to the WNBL ready in terms of what to expect but at the moment I’m just really enjoying being a part of this team.”

Action set to continue at festival ACTION is set to continue at the Bendigo Bank Tennis Complex this weekend after a busy first week of the Bendigo Festival of Tennis.

The 2015 Bendigo International Pro Tour Junior Tournament finished up at the complex on Tuesday, with more than 120 players contesting over 260 matches across four days.

Adelaide duo David Abfalter and Vanessa Cozamanis took out the under-16 boys and girls singles titles respectively on Tuesday to conclude the event.

Players travelled from across the state and country, with squads from Mildura, Swan Hill, Shepparton,

Albury, Traralgon, Melbourne, Geelong and Warrnambool as well as the strong South Australian lineup.

Bendigo’s Willow Barnett was the best performing local player, taking out the 10-and-under singles and doubles titles.

Other notable performances from locals included Polly Barnett and Courtney Warren, who made the final of the under-16 girls doubles, while Tane Thomas also had a good tournament in making the under-16 boys doubles finals.

The festival continued with the Bendigo International Pro Tour Australian Money Tournament, and is

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highlighted by next week’s Women’s Pro Tour tournament, getting under way on Sunday.

Six nations are represented in the 10 top-ranked players set to battle it out at next week’s pro tour event.

Australians Jessica Moore and Alison Bai will join some of the world’s best tennis players at the Nolan Street complex.

The pair will be joined by a strong Japanese contingent including top seed and world number 180 Riko Sawayanagi, defending champion Eri Hozumi, number 205 Misa Eguchi, number 211 Hiroko Kuwata and number 246 Erika Sema.

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“I won three as a player, and that still burns inside to know that we have been very close.

“There is no doubt that we have had some damn good opportunities and been really close, and those losses still hurt as a coach and I’m sure it’s the same for some of the players.”

Harvey’s six seasons as Braves coach have seen the club progress to four conference final appearances, winning two, while the club has missed the playoffs only once under his tutelage.

Bendigo Bank Braves committee chairman Nigel Starick said the club was looking forward to having Harvey back at the helm.

“It’s great to have Ben as the head coach of the Bendigo Bank Braves for another season,” Starick said.

“He knows the program well and is one of the basketball icons in Bendigo.”

It isn’t just championship or bust for Harvey, who is actively involved in the club that he holds so dear, and not only with the Braves’ senior squads.

While he forecasts some roster turnover this season, due to younger players emerging and the ever-changing import landscape, but said the title aspirations have not wavered.

“I’d love to be able to win a title, but it’s not all about that. The other reasons are because I love it, and I love coaching for the club,” he said.

“I have got very good support from my family, I’m coaching my daughter’s under12A side, and I just love coaching.

“I’m looking forward to it again, and hopefully we are in a position like we were in four out of the last six years.

“We have got to that position consistently where we are a chance, and it is about putting a team together that can take the opportunity and play its best if and when we get there.”

PLAY ON: The festival of tennis continues.

Bendigo’s Eliza Long will make a return to professional-level tennis after being offered a wildcard into the qualifying event.

Bendigo International tourna-

ment director Andrew Reynolds said the Bendigo leg of the series was a chance for players to acclimatise to conditions as they continue on their path to 2016’s Australian Open.

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Ben’s title push

By JOEL PETERSON

HE has done everything but coach a national title-winning side with the Bendigo Braves, but that isn’t stopping Ben Harvey from returning to the club for another title tilt.

Harvey signed on for a seventh South East Australian Basketball League season as the Braves’ coach this week, off the back of finishing as conference finallists in 2015.

Harvey’s work and family commitments have seen him unsure of whether he would continue as coach for several seasons, but the team’s consistent success over his six years as coach has seen him return year after year.

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fort last year, obviously we got beaten by the best team but I thought we did a pretty good job,” he said.

“I’m excited to know that I’m going around again. I’ve been doing the coaching work for a few weeks now, it was more about the timing of when we made the announcement that it has come out now.”

A Braves legend as a player, Harvey won three national titles in 328 games with North West Tasmania, Hobart, AlburyWodonga and Bendigo and his foremost goal remains winning one as a coach.

“I feel we have had three or four good opportunities to win the national title, we have made two title games but the opportunities have been there,” he said.

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