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ISSUE 948 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2015

Hot start to New Year A scorching weather forecast means the local pool is the place to be this weekend – Story Page 3

FEO SHOCK SUMMER FUN: Local children make a splash at the Golden Square Pool. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Administrator appointed

BY PETER KENNEDY

EAGLEHAWK employment and training agency Future Employment Opportunities Inc has been placed into voluntary administration. PKF Melbourne were appointed administrators of the locally based entity on December 21, after the firm was contacted by one of FEO’s board members days earlier. FEO is a not-for-profit social enterprise established in 1981, and

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provides skills training, accredited courses, employment pathways and enterprise activities for job seekers. The 2015 Future Employment Opportunities annual report lists the Eaglehawk-based organisation as having more than 75 employees working in a variety of diverse busi-

nesses, including On Track Training and Employment, ReVamp Computers, the Eaglehawk Eco Centre, Echuca Environment Centre and Portland Recycle Shop. FEO is also contracted to operate transfer stations at Goornong, Strathfieldsaye and Heathcote on be-

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half of the City of Greater Bendigo. City of Greater Bendigo chief executive officer Craig Niemann said council is aware of the current situation and the services FEO is contracted to provide will not be affected. FEO recorded a loss for the

2014/15 financial year of more than $317,000, up from the previous year’s loss of $135,647, with grants and other receipts down approximately $700,000 on the previous year. Whipstick Ward councillor and former City of Greater Bendigo mayor Peter Cox is a life member of FEO and was an employee until leaving the organisation during the 2014/15 financial year. Continued Page 5

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Council backs hospital plan THE City of Greater Bendigo has voted to amend the planning scheme to enable the implementation of the major policy and zoning recommendations of the award-winning Hospital Precinct Structure Plan. The plan, a winner at the 2015 Planning Institute of Australia Awards for Planning Excellence, responds to the $630 million redevelopment of Bendigo Hospital. Mayor Rod Fyffe said certain changes to the planning scheme are recommended as part of the plan, which seeks to improve certainty for businesses, investors and the community, as well as help council decision-making. “The identification of the Bridge Street area as an extension of central Bendigo and as a destination for shopping, offices, cafes and restaurants, medical centres, and apartment-style housing is supported by various rezonings, as well as policies to achieve high quality design and more efficient parking,” Cr Fyffe said. “The proposal to create a health precinct based around the hospital is guided by policies on the location and design of medical centres and other developments that seek to minimise any impact on surrounding residential areas, many of which have important heritage values.” The amendment was publicly exhibited for six weeks and no objections were received. The council will now ask the minister for planning to approve Planning Scheme Amendment C216. The amendment applies to 165 hectares of land surround-

ing the new Bendigo Hospital, generally bounded by Norfolk Street, Smith Street, Nolan Street, Napier Street, Joseph Street, Chapel Street, Pall Mall, View Street, Valentine Street, Hustlers Road, Hunt Street and Orwin Street.

THE Housing Industry Association has released its bi-annual Housing Scorecard Report, which it says presents a unique analysis of the relative strength of the housing markets in each state and territory and provides an objective ranking of each jurisdiction’s performance. “While there were more new homes that commenced construction during the 2014/15 financial year than in any other year on record, there are huge divergences in residential building conditions around the country,” HIA economist Geordan Murray said. New South Wales ranks as the strongest housing market in the nation, followed by Victoria, Western Australia, the Australian Capital Territory, Queensland, and Tasmania. The Northern Territory and South Australia ranked equal last. “The strong level of new home building activity in New South Wales sees the state maintain its stranglehold on top spot with strong performances across a range of indicators, but most significantly the indicators relating to detached housing. The league table shows Victoria, buoyed by a strong performance in home renovations holding down second place, narrowly ahead of Western Australia where activity

BIG IDEAS: The Hospital Precinct Structure Plan has been given the go-ahead. is easing,” Mr Murray said. “The two major residential building markets, of New South Wales and Victoria, are performing strongly at the same time. This has not happened for a long time. With this in mind, it is not surprising that the volume of expenditure on new home building reached an all-time high according to the latest national accounts. “The analysis also paints a much better picture of conditions in Tasmania. After being stuck at the bottom of the league table for eleven consecutive quarters, the state has finally made a move up the order. This is partially due to the pull forward of building resulting from the first home buyer incentive scheme being pared back earlier in the year, but there are also other signs of a broader econom-

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Hot start to the New Year

By Joel Peterson

BENDIGO is set to swelter to start the New Year, after the city’s driest year since 2006 drew to a close today. The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting a return to average rainfall for the remainder of summer and into March, but not before a hot spell this weekend. Bendigo’s 2015 weather was once again varied, but not as extreme as seen in recent years. The 357 millimetres of rain that has fallen in Bendigo at the time of going to print is the lowest year-long total since the mark of 326mm in 2006. The city did set a weather record this month, eclipsing the

mark for the warmest night recorded in Bendigo. The minimum temperature on December 20 was 29.0 degrees, topping the previous mark of 28.6 degrees set on January 16, 2014. The warm start to the new year will not last long, according to the bureau. The mercury is forecast to reach 38 today and 39 on Friday before a cool change sweeps inland and a milder forecast top of 33 on Saturday and down to 30 on Sunday. A milder summer could be in store, with the latest climate outlook provided by the bureau indicating a likelihood of below median maximum and minimum

temperatures in January and from January through until March. The outlook lists Bendigo as being unlikely to exceed the median maximum temperature of 28.3 and minimum of 13.3 degrees through until March. Current climate influences include a combination of a strong El Niño in the Pacific and recordwarm temperatures in the Indian Ocean. The outlook also forecasts a likelihood of below average rainfall in February, but indicates the totals in January should be around the median figure of 28mm. Dry Times: 2015 was Bendigo’s driest year since 2006.

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generous: Toy run organiser Maddison Barnett. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Toy run to benefit fire victims BENDIGONIANS have dug deep and are donating toys for those who have lost their homes along the Great Ocean Road. Over 100 houses have been destroyed in bushfires in Wye River and Separation Creek since Christmas Day, spurring one Bendigo teenager to organise a toy drive for toys to donate to those who have been impacted. Organiser and volunteer firefighter Maddison Barnett said she made the decision to organise the toy drive

after visiting the Great Ocean Road last week. “Driving back, and seeing the fire, reminded me of when I was younger – we lost our house in a house fire,” Ms Barnett said. “I don’t remember the fire, but I do remember waking up to find a big bag of donated toys and books.” After setting up the Facebook page “Bendigo toy drive for fire victims on the Great Ocean Road”, Ms Barnett said the local community had been generous.

“A lot of people have been really generous,” she said. “We have already received a lot of donations which has been amazing.” Donated toys can be dropped off at Bendigo Toyworld on Marong Road today and tomorrow, with plans to drop them off at the evacuation centre this weekend. “It may be just a teddy bear, or a or a book,” Ms Barnett said. “It’s nothing that will take up a lot of space, nothing huge – but to a kid, it’ll mean everything.”

FEDERAL member for Bendigo Lisa Chesters has called for more robust discussion about education funding leading into next year’s federal election. Ms Chesters said she was feeling positive about entering 2016, but acknowledged that there was still work to be done. “I’m positive about 2016 but I also know there’s a lot of hard work to do,” Ms Chesters said. “Even without the Liberals selecting a candidate, it would be great to have a discussion about what Bendigo’s priorities are heading into the next election. “We have to get serious about how we’re funding our schools. Our schools here in Bendigo this year did see an increase in funding through the early years of the Gonski, however that’s not enough. “We need to have a live debate too, about the role federal government funds our schools, and that’s where we’re talking about the funding for Gonski beyond years one to four.” She said a number of infrastructure projects would also be her key focus throughout the New Year. “In terms of the next bigger infrastructure projects, the Bendigo Tennis Centre will always be on my list,” Ms Chesters said. “The RSL Soldiers Memorial in Pall Mall will require some extra funding, and in this era of the Centenary of Anzac, now is the proper and right time for that. “The Aspire Foundation has missed out twice, and I’d like to

positive: Lisa Chesters. work with them, and the City of Greater Bendigo and the state government.” Reflecting on 2015, Ms Chesters said the year had been exciting, both locally and in Canberra. “It’s amazing to think how quickly politics moves,” she said. “If you had said to me this time last year Tony Abbott would no longer be our Prime Minister, I would have said ‘no way’. “The policies haven’t changed under the current government.” The opening of the Ulumburra Theatre, as well as funding for the Bendigo Airport extension and the Bendigo Indoor Aquatic Leisure and Wellbeing Centre were all highlights for Ms Chesters. “This year we also secured the Hawkei defence manufacturing contract, $1.3 billion, which will help secure 170 jobs here and continue our Bendigo tradition of defence manufacturing,” she said.

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Ice use impacts regions Senator says federal government needs to monitor issue

REGIONAL communities are still feeling the “insidious” effect of the ice, according to Nationals Senator Bridget McKenzie. After allocating $300 million of the next four years over a range of measures to try and curb ice use throughout Australia, Ms McKenzie said now was the time for the federal government to closely monitor the recommendations made by the National Ice Taskforce. “I think as Australians, we’re the biggest ice users in the world,” she said. “So when you look at how this particular drug is being picked up and used, our society is the largest ice user

per capita in the world. So we’ve got a real problem. “(We’re) investing $300m of the next four years in a whole range of measures, preventative, educative, aftercare treatment, community engagement programs. “Because what the taskforce found out when it got on the ground was that some communities were coming up with very local solutions that were assisting in addressing the problems. “Now that we’ve got a funded strategy over four years, it’s about monitoring that. And if some things are working, continuing the funding,

and if things aren’t working, well then we’ve got to find new ways to address it.” She said the impacts of ice were being broadly felt, across a wide

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munity is similar. Wherever it was, it was having this insidious effect. “I think one of the initiatives that will work really well in the Bendigo region is we have a really strong sporting culture, and there’s going

to money for sporting clubs to get involved in being really proactive in getting young people and old people new ways to get connected and involved and not see this drug as a way to spend your time.” A localised success story included the Life Education Van, Ms McKenzie said. “So 600,000 upper primary school children will be exposed to educative programs around ice through the Life Education Van,” she said. “The Positive Choices website was also launched (early in December). “So it’s a suite of measures working hand in glove with the state and territory governments because a lot of the programs that are going to assist in this area are theirs.”

Passport for visitors to Bendigo Bendigo residents have been encouraged to show off their city and take advantage of a program offering free entry to some of Bendigo’s most popular attractions. Residents expecting a visit from family or friends during the Christmas, summer holiday period are urged to take advantage of a unique initiative from Bendigo Tourism and local attractions – the Bendigo Ambassador Passport. Bendigo Tourism executive manager Kathryn Mackenzie said the Bendigo Ambassador Passport provides local residents with free entry to many of Bendigo’s major attractions if they are accompanied by a full paying adult. “It’s a brilliant initiative that provides an incentive for locals to give their visitors the best Bendigo experience possible without having to spend a lot of money. “We know that most local residents are extremely proud of our beautiful city and the ambassador passport is the perfect way to show it off to visiting family and friends,” said Ms Mackenzie. “Bendigo is highly visited by the friends and families of local residents. In fact almost half of our total visitor market is visiting friends and relatives. These visitors are often looking to explore the city and to spend

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Not for profit agency enters administration 3From Page 1 city pride: Bendigo residents can show off their town. money as part of their experience,” Ms Mackenzie said. “The economic benefits from this market are important to our local economy and the Bendigo Ambassador Passport is a way to encourage locals to share more of Bendigo with their guests – and to enjoy it themselves.” The Bendigo Ambassador Passport can be used at the following attractions Bendigo Joss House Tour, Bendigo Pottery, Bendigo Town Hall Tour, Campaspe Run, Elmore, Central Deborah Gold Mine, Confection-

ary Capers, Discovery Science and Technology Centre, Golden Dragon Museum, The Zone Family Entertainment Centre, Vintage Talking Tram Tour, Ironbark Riding Centre, Great Stupa of Universal Compassion, and the Historic Post Office Tour. Anyone wanting to become a Bendigo Ambassador can collect their free Bendigo Ambassador Pass from the Bendigo Visitor Centre in the Historic Post Office building in Pall Mall and the Heathcote Visitor Centre between 9am and 5pm every day of the week.

Future Employment Opportunities has been a significant contributor to the Bendigo region’s economy, and was instrumental in the establishment in 1997 of the Eaglehawk Enterprise Park, which today includes up to 20 small factories consisting of local start-up enterprises. In his report to the October 27 FEO annual general meeting, president Mike Kiernan described the organisation’s financial results for past financial year as extremely disappointing, citing continued losses from operation of the industrial recycling facility, falling scrap metal prices and lower than expected attendance at training programs provided by FEO as contributing factors. An auditor’s report which identified issues over accruals and provi-

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sions, including for long service leave, which had led to a significant end of year adjustment to correct errors from previous years was also cited. Mr Kiernan yesterday said he was unable to comment regarding Future Employment Opportunities Inc, and referred the Weekly’s inquiries to PKF Melbourne. PKF Melbourne did not respond to requests for comment prior to the Weekly’s deadline. Under Australian law, a meeting of creditors of any entity placed in administration must be held within eight working days of the commencement of the administration. A meeting of creditors of Future Employment Opportunities Inc has been scheduled for Tuesday, January 5. The meeting will be held at the offices of FEO, located at 12 Hall Street, Eaglehawk, from 10.30am.

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New Year’s Eve in Bendigo

Police urge New Year’s caution By LAURA HURLEY

EMERGENCY services have issued a plea to New Year’s revellers to stay safe during tonight’s celebrations, with temperatures expected to spike in the high 30s today and tomorrow. Bendigo Police Sergeant Rosie Rowe said there would be an increased police presence on the road and streets during the festivities, and encouraged people to travel and celebrate responsibly. “The vast majority of people do the right thing, and what we’re out

to ensure is that small minority that do impact on everyone else’s enjoyment… that they’re not impacted by just the few that go out to spoil the party,” Sgt Rowe said. “We want to ensure that (the heat) doesn’t equate to greater risktaking behaviour. “With hot weather generally comes the greater consumption of alcohol as well.” State highway patrol members as well as local police will be on the roads, as well as increased police patrols around Bendigo. Sgt Rowe issued a reminder to

those travelling on the road to act responsibly, particularly in the hot weather. “It’s been another terrible year on the roads, the provisional road toll looks like it’s going to exceed last year again,. So we’ve just got to keep enforcing the message – we can’t throw our hands up in the air and give up. So that will be a huge focus over the holiday period and the summer period in general,” she said. “We always notice a lot more people on the roads, at the festive time of year obviously there’s an in-

crease in the consumption of alcohol, there’s a lot more parties going on but generally the behaviour has been pretty good.” She said police had been working towards higher visibility over the holiday period. “(Tonight) we’ll have additional crews out and about for the duration,” Sgt Rowe said. “Please go out and enjoy yourselves, have a good time, do it safely and in a way that doesn’t impact on the enjoyment of others and obviously doesn’t involve the commission of an offence because we won’t

Splash into 2016 THERE will be plenty of ways to herald in the New Year, with fun and fireworks throughout the evening providing the perfect way to welcome in 2016. The City of Greater Bendigo is hosting a free pool party at the Bendigo Aquatic Centre on Barnard Street starting from 6pm tonight. The party will feature all creatures great and small with entertainment from Wild Action Zoo, as well as pool games and activities, free rides on the Hoobee Tubee waterslide, face painting and balloons, concluding with a fireworks display at approximately 9.15pm. Council’s major events manager Terry Karamaloudis said the pool party was primarily for families and children. “Since the Bendigo New Year’s Eve Committee disbanded in 2010 there really hasn’t been any local community event for residents to attend except the fireworks at midnight,” he said. “Council has listened to the community who have told us they want a family

tolerate it, we make no apologies for that.” With scorching conditions expected across the New Year’s period, Sgt Rowe said it was also timely to remind revellers to be cautious around water. “Drinking alcohol and water don’t - just like drinking and driving doesn’t,” Sgt Rowe said police encourage people to be careful in backyard pools and places like Eppalock. “Bendigo people know how to have a really good time and the vast majority behave themselves well.”

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friendly event in Bendigo on New Year’s Eve and this year they will have the option of attending the pool party and early fireworks.” A highlight of party will be the interactive wildlife displays and stage shows by Wild Action Zoo. “Wild Action Zoo features a range of native animals including a koala, kangaroo, possum, dingo, echidna, kookaburra, frogs, turtles, snakes, salt water crocodiles and a range of other reptiles, fruit bats and more,” Mr Karamaloudis said. “As the pool is a family friendly event attendees are encouraged to bring along a picnic dinner or support the Bendigo Hawks Aquatic Swimming Club’s fundraising barbecue that will be available on the night.” Revellers will also be able to enjoy a spectacular 15 minute fireworks display from Rosalind Park at midnight. The fireworks, due to released from the poppet head in the park, can be viewed from a number of vantage points throughout the city.

KEEPING COOL: Wild Action Zoo’s Chris Humfrey and council’s Terry Karamaloudis with Olivia and Ana.

PEOPLE heading to Melbourne tonight to celebrate New Year’s Eve will travel for free on public transport. Passengers on V/Line trains arriving in, or departing from, the city after 6pm and on the first timetabled service on each line leaving the city on New Year’s Day travel for free. This comes as a raft of changes will be made across the network this weekend as part of a 24-hour weekend public transport trial. From January 1, Public Transport Victoria will also start operating two night coaches between Melbourne and Bendigo on Friday and Saturday nights. Both services will depart from Melbourne at around 2am, with one bus stopping all stations and the other will run as an express service to Castlemaine, as well as stopping at Kangaroo Flat and Bendigo. State public transport minister Jacinta Allan said earlier this year the changes gave regional Victorians the chance to experience Melbourne’s nightlife. “People who live in the outer suburbs and regional areas shouldn’t have to miss out on Melbourne’s vibrant night life,” she said. “This trial is about giving them a safe and affordable way to get home.” If successful, the one-year trial will be continued and possibly expanded.

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School challenge

no squares: Participants gather at the Schaller Studio. Photo: Shane Carey

Creative communities gather for change The Creative Communities organisation attracted more than a 120 people to the Schaller Studio shortly before Christmas. The occasion was the final Outside the Square Active Spaces event of the year. Make a Change Australia, through Outside the Square, has spent the year exploring active spaces in Bendigo. These spaces included Our Homes, Our Public Places and most recently the Creative Space; providing a

neutral space for community to explore concepts and uncover new pathways for change. Creative people from all walks of life were in attendance at the Schaller Studio meeting. There were visual artists; designers of locally made wares; performing arts advocates; educators, comedians and musicians; people who have art spaces to share; coordinators of initiatives to build the creative community for all abilities; busi-

nesses that support the arts; experiential sound artists; planners and placemakers, changemakers, innovators and more. Twelve people spoke for three minutes each on where and what they create. Prue Mansfield, director planning and development at the City of Greater Bendigo said the City’s goal is to become the most liveable city in Australia. “Creativity is at the heart of that. Creativity is the very reason cities exist,” she said.

Bendigo Health will provide $3000 to find the best school in the Bendigo region that is encouraging its students to be healthier. Acting Bendigo Health chief executive officer and executive director of continuing care and healthy communities Liz Hamilton said the organisation was delighted to be involved and encouraged all schools and students to be involved to fight against obesity. Ms Hamilton said the sponsorship reflected the ideals of the hospital, which supports healthy communities and world class healthcare. Bendigo Sports Star of the Year committee chairperson Wendy James met with Ms Hamilton and Bendigo Health board chair Bob Cameron before confirming Bendigo Health’s continuing involvement in the program. Ms James also thanked the organisation for its valued support. The Healthiest School

HEALTHY: Liz Hamilton, Bob Cameron and Wendy James. competition is a two-tiered initiative, with a lucrative $2000 on offer to the school which can demonstrate it is the healthiest in the region. A further $1000 is available to the school voted the healthiest by the general public. Schools throughout the region are invited to nominate themselves and express the reasons why they should be voted the healthiest school for 2016. They will also need to document what strategies or initiatives they have within their school that defines why

they should win the title. More information on the competition, including the nominations process, will be provided in next week’s Bendigo Weekly. Now in their 51st year, the Bendigo Sports Star of the Year awards are the longest running sporting awards of their type in Australia, and are backed by Prime7 and the Bendigo Weekly. This year’s Bendigo Sports Star of the Year awards will be held on Friday, February 26 at the All Seasons Quality Resort.

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age local tradesmen to talk about mental health issues, and Mr Forbes said the aim of the video was to spark conversation about workplace cultures in the building and construction industries.

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raw. I wanted to keep it as pragmatic and realistic as possible. “You can talk about it as much as you want, you can show slides… but a nicely done video I think can really have a powerful effect.” HALT runs a number of breakfasts throughout central Victoria to encour-

“It was set up to build a bridge between local tradies and mental health services,” he said. “It stemmed from my 25 years in the building industry and all the highs and lows I’ve gone through – trying to give tradies the abilities and skills to look after their own mental health.

“It’s not always a really toxic culture, it can be a wonderful experience. “But there is a culture attached to the building and construction industry, a ‘she’ll be right’, ‘toughen up’ sort of culture that’s where you suppress your feelings and your emotions.” He said the video had received attention from a broad range of people, organisations and businesses, and he hoped the momentum would continue as the group grows. “It’s real, it’s gritty, it’s what we need,” Mr Forbes said. For more information on HALT, visit thehaltbrekky.com. To watch the video, visit www.youtube.com/ watch?v=M7y5Z_jPBGQ

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COUNCIL MOVES ON COVERAGE THE City of Greater Bendigo wants residents to register local mobile black spot locations through the federal government’s Mobile Black Spot Programme webpage. Consistent feedback obtained by the city when developing small township plans and recent consultation for the Rural Communities Strategy confirms a lack of mobile coverage is a major issue for residents. City strategy manager Trevor Budge said mobile black spots can affect rural residents’ ability to respond in an emergency situation and also impact on running businesses and social interactions. “Technology has come a long way however much of it is reliant on strong telecommunications coverage that powers mobile phone conversations and internet connections,” Mr Budge said. “Infrastructure maintenance and upgrades have not kept pace with the growing number of devices that people use, such as internet dongles, smart phones and tablets. The federal government has committed $160 million to upgrade or build new mobile base stations across Australia. “This is a great opportunity for Greater Bendigo residents to provide information to the government and help ensure local mobile coverage is improved.” Nominate a mobile black spot location by January 15, 2016 at: www.communications.gov.au

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CARBOHYDRATES have had a lot of bad press recently, but they’re essential to fuel activity. Bendigo-born dietitian and cyclist, Kate Finegan, says many women new to riding don’t eat enough carbohydrates to properly fuel their training and recover afterwards. You need a minimum of 130 grams of carbohydrates a day just for brain and bodily functions. Once you add any form of exercise into this, your energy needs increase straight away. Carbs, she explains, are stored as glycogen in the muscles. Only when those reserves are full will they be stored as fat. Even if you’re exercising to lose weight, you still need to fuel those muscles with carbs. Not eating carbohydrates puts your body into a “famine state”: men may lose fat, but women are more likely to store fat. Your muscles generally store enough energy for 60 minutes of activity, so you’ll have enough for the one-hour training ride before work without having to eat during the ride. But you’ve been fasting all night, so you do need to eat before you go. Some people can’t ride on a bowl of muesli or porridge, Kate acknowledges, but toast or a banana before you go will top up glycogen stores in your muscles. After the ride, milk coffee, fruit toast or a date scone can replenish what you’ve used. Rides longer than an hour are a different story. Now you need

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sure you know what how much each bottle provides, so you drink enough throughout the ride. Don’t use a big ride to test out anything new, including food. Collect the freebies provided by the ride’s sponsors if you wish, but test them out on a training ride. And don’t worry about losing weight, Kate says. Just enjoy the ride. The Australian Institute of Sport has information about nutrition at tinyurl.com/ais-carbs

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Bendigo Sustainability Group (BSG) is calling for nominations for the 2016 Bendigo Sustainability Awards. BSG president Chris Weir said the awards are a great way to celebrate all the wonderful sustainability projects taking place in our community. “By celebrating those who are creating change, BSG hopes to encourage others to consider how they could improve the sustainability of their school, home, garden, business or organisation,” Mr Weir said. Jenny’s Early Learning Centre at Bendigo Hospital is nominating for the Bendigo Sustainability Awards education category for the first time this year. Mr Weir said this was a great achievement, considering the centre just celebrated its first birthday. Jaylea Stone, centre director, said there are a range of projects taking

place including recycling, reusing material for play and craft and sourcing natural reclaimed materials wherever possible. “From inside there is ample access to the architecturally designed playground outside. The playground is planted with native drought tolerant plants and mulch is used to further reduce the need for watering,” she said. Mingled amongst the natives are edible plants used by the centre’s chef, Dean Bennett. Mr Bennett includes the children in planting, harvesting and seed collection. Families are encouraged to pick something for dinner from the centre’s vegetable patch on their way out. The main play area is dominated by a 100-year-old cork tree. This tree is heritage listed and the deck has been designed and built around it. The children are allowed to climb the

tree but must treat it with respect and only climb to leaf level for the safety of both the children and the tree. Mr Weir encouraged other childcare centres and schools who may be on the road to becoming more sustainable to consider applying for the next round of awards. Examples of projects include reductions in environmental impact (water, waste and/or energy use) and/ or an increase in local biodiversity and/or an integrated environmental education program. Anyone wanting to learn more should log onto www.bsg.org.au and download an application form. Mr Weir said each category winner will receive $500 prize money, and while the awards celebrate change and recognising improved sustainability, environmental management does not need to be perfect. Categories for the 2016 Bendigo

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A new home for history It was a moving moment shortly before Christmas when Bishop Andrew Curnow of the Anglican Diocese of Bendigo met with Cliff Richards and Kym Levett of the Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch. The occasion was the removal of the War Memorial Honour Board from the historic All Saints Old Cathedral. This is the last of the historic items of a military nature to be removed from the cathedral. The honour board will be returned to the Bendigo RSL Military Museum. The honour board (19141919) is in original condition. The title on its mantle reads “Pro Deo et Patria” – For God and Country. There are many old Bendigo names on the board which people may recognise such as the Lansells and Frews. Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch president Cliff Richards said honour boards are intrinsically significant as well as being a source of research for local families and historians. “If there are any old churches, schools or halls which are being de-commissioned or demolished the RSL would be very grateful to accept war memorabilia such as honour boards or regimental flags,” Mr Richards said. “The convention with the flags is that they were to stay in a build-

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Planning streets ahead I AM happy that the East Bendigo Link Road is finally close to completion. This link will make it easier for people travelling from Strathdale and Strathfieldsaye to White Hills and Epsom and vice versa. I have been wondering if VicRoads has ever considered linking up the two sides of Murphy Street in East Bendigo too? Murphy St is a straight long road extending from the intersection at Skene St all the way till it links up with Powell St. Oddly, there is another small stretch of Murphy St that extends from Heinz St in the north until past Rose St where it stops abruptly. So effectively, Murphy St is broken into two. I am not sure if Murphy St used to be a long straight road but broken up some time later or that it has never been linked up before. But from the fact that both sides of the street are called the same name, I assume it was once meant to be a single road. And rightfully so if we consider the below factors. The development of Bendigo over the last decade has greatly increased the amount of traffic using the Midland Highway. Much as the council hope people will drive less, this is not going to become possible in the foreseeable future. So what we can expect is only increased traffic and frustration along the Midland Highway. Linking up the two sides of Murphy St would effectively create a very short, safe and straightforward road linking up White Hills/ Epsom/Huntly areas to the CBD/ Kennington/Flora Hill areas. While the current East Bendigo Link Road connects McIvor Highway to the Midland Highway, it mainly benefits commuters travelling between Strathdale and White Hills/Epsom/Huntly and possibly parts of North Bendigo but not those from elsewhere. Linking up Murphy St will help to close this gap. I am confident this new road will compliment the East Bendigo Link and take traffic from the ever busy Midland Highway. Looking at Murphy St, one can see that it is a broad street constructed to have dual carriage way for both sides. So it already has the pre-requisites to be a busier road. Moreover the land to be acquired to build this link is currently industrial or state land. There is

no vegetation or houses along the way so this should make land acquisition for this purpose easier. I do understand that the connection of Murphy St will lead to increased noise and traffic to the residents there. But if it can help to alleviate traffic congestion to Bendigo and contribute to safer driving for all, it is a positive thing for Bendigo. Forward planning is crucial to the future prosperity of this city. With the completion of the hospital nearing and with the city envisaged to contain 150,000 people in 25 years, we should start planning now to better connect Bendigo and also to seek ways to divert traffic away from the CBD. I hope my suggestion can contribute to that. Lin Jin Hui, Singapore

Question of priorities THE confected concern by council executive services manager, Peter Davies, in proposing measures to dismiss unruly councillors is an extreme overkill, and in my opinion, is a tenth order issue. What Mr Davies proposed was written by officers. It’s designed to supress councillors’ initiative and have them conform. We all know councillors have only token influence in council decision making, so attempts to regulate their behaviour should be seen in context. Mr Davies should be addressing more fundamental shortcomings as to how our council operates, like the power imbalance between officer and councillor influence. Why is it council officers are permitted to play the dual role of “board of directors” and “management team” at the same time, with councillors only having minimal input? – something the Local Government Act never intended. Why pretend the council plan is the community’s plan? We know it is concoted by officers and backed by compliant councillors. The majority of councillors fail to seek their ward residents’ opinion and ideas; they’d rather mirror senior officer views. This can be seen in two recent council submissions to government, one seeking an exemption from the rate cap so council can maintain its 5-6 per cent rate hikes; and the other to the current Review of Local Government Act in which

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Approach off target THE findings of a recent federal Senate Inquiry into the Ability of Australian Law Enforcement Authorities to Eliminate Gun-related Violence in the Community, initiated by Greens senator Penny Wright, should be required reading by Victorian Shooters and Fishers Party MLCs Jeff Bourman and Daniel Young (Bendigo Weekly, Letters, December 18). The Australian Federal Police, the Australian Crime Commission and the Australian Institute of Criminology all reported, in their submissions, that theft from licensed gun owners is “a main source of firearms trafficked within

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Be happy, be safe NO matter what you’re planning, or where you plan to be, please be careful this New Year. That’s the message from our emergency services organisations, local health agencies and our civic leaders, as the region once again prepares to swelter its way through another spell of extreme weather conditions across the New Year weekend. Seeing out 2015 and celebrating the arrival of 2016 is something millions of Australians plan to do tonight, and for many this is one of the party events of the year. But we all need to exercise some care and act responsibly, if not for our own sake and safety, then for the safety and sake of all others. This time of the year is traditionally a busy one for our emergency services personnel, with huge numbers of people traversing the country to spend time with family and friends or to enjoy holidays that create memories to last a life time. It’s also an extremely busy time on our roads. Sadly, and all too often, those memories become nightmares and tragedies, especially on our roads and around our beaches and inland waterways. While many of us have already returned to work, or may

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Editorial Comment have even worked through the main holiday period, the vast majority of central Victorians continue to enjoy their Christmas – New Year holidays, and we simply want them to continue to do so – but safely. As another wave of challenging and difficult weather conditions descends upon our region, perhaps we should all spare a thought for those who have given their own time to help thwart the threat posed by fires, and those continuing to work in our hospitals, our police and ambulance stations. We should also acknowledge those volunteers who put aside their own plans to respond to any and every situation that requires their skills and knowledge. These community-minded people who are at the coal face of the State Emergency Services, Country Fire Authority, St John’s Ambulance and many other volunteer organisations, deserve our thanks and acknowledgement, not just when they are needed, but always. It is of major concern to

our emergency management authorities that the state remains tinder dry, and that this circumstance has arrived so early in the season. It’s going to be a long summer, and an even longer fire season. Ambulance Victoria also wants us to look out for vulnerable relatives and neighbours who may be home by themselves during the hot weather that is to be expected at this time of the year, and that is expected to be relentless over the next few days. Remember too, your pets and never, ever leave any person or pet in a hot car. The dawn of a New Year is also an opportunity to reflect upon the year that was, and to consider how to make improvements to your life in 2016. It’s a time when many of us resolve to stop doing something bad, or to do more of something that is good for us. Regardless of your resolution, we hope 2016 provides everyone with the opportunity to realise their dreams, to be better people and to enjoy good health and happiness. Party well Bendigo, but please party safely. Happy New Year.

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IT’S great to see candidates coming forward for the 2016 local government elections. The major role of councillors is to develop a four year council plan and its annual budget, introduce new long term strategies and policy which will shape Greater Bendigo for many years ahead and to represent constituents who elect councillors to advocate for their particular needs. Councillors have a responsibility to lead Greater Bendigo so that it thrives and prospers and to develop services, jobs and healthy lifestyles and to make sure it is all sustainable going into the future. Aspirations of becoming a councillor need to be based on experience in financial management, having a vision for Greater Bendigo that is inclusive and innovative thinking that will give our city a competitive advantage. While there is much debate about rate rises, priority projects and the level of service provided, among many other issues, arguments of substance need to be developed in the best in-

terest of the whole community. While personal beliefs might influence a particular councillor’s argument they do not strengthen it. Substance in a debate means analysing all the issues, providing possible alternatives and after doing so, you come to a conclusion that this is the best way forward for the whole community. It takes most councillors about 30 hours per week in preparation

You can not be a councillor one minute and then a private citizen the next and research, in attending meetings and consulting with the community. In public life you should not aim to gain financially and you cannot afford to take anything personally. As a credible elected representative you put everything that can be termed personal to one side and have your full focus on what benefits the community. I believe personalising issues and debates only serves personal interests and as a result de-

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ment raises the issues of reform and a rates cap. The Local Government Act has not been reviewed for 26 years and the whole community’s ability to pay rate rises must be taken into consideration. As for the experience of candidates there is time for them to become familiar with many of the issues confronting council which will complement their list of skills they already possess. But leave your personal baggage at home.

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T all started with Fatso the thoroughbred. He’s an ex-track horse and has obviously become accustomed to a wash down in the hot weather. Trouble is the longsuffering Mrs Kendall did not have that in his regime, so come the first hot days he tried to hop into the drinking trough. Result, spilled water and wrecked trough. We moved him across to a paddock with a dam and that calmed him for a while; he now had a wallowing hole for a couple of days. Remember just before Christmas when it was very hot. The dam dried up, so not only did we have an unhappy Fatso we had no dam water. We had plenty in the tanks though, so all remained well watered. On our evening walk Pug, Zip and Mrs K wandered over to the dam for a look with me dragging along behind. They picked some sticks out of the dry dam and generally tidied up. Zip could not work out where the water had gone but left his tracks in the bed

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of the dam. I could see the dam looked safe to walk on, and had worn gumboots to keep the grass seeds away. As I strolled across the dam crust I felt it collapse and I was up to the top of my gumboots in slimy grey mud. My first thought was “quicksand” but once I realised I had stopped sinking any Jungle Jim plans went away. No need to fling myself face forward into the mud to slow the descent into the abyss. However, there was a problem. Gumboots do not wish to escape from mud, and they were well and truly

trapped by the suction. Classic sitcom moment, and I wasn’t keen to let my Hunter wellies escape me. After a few minutes of thinking it through I had to accept the problem. I was stuck. At this point Mrs K spotted my plight, and once she had stopped grinning came up with some ideas. My initial thought was to tie a rope to the back of the ute and get towed out, but it was in the shed across the paddock so that wasn’t going to happen. Finally Mrs K came to the rescue and strolled across the dam crust and grabbed my hand for leverage, and

by careful curling of toes and a great deal of effort I managed to pull my feet, boots and all out of the suction of the mud. I was free, and not a drop of mud had gone into my boots. Of course now I have to suffer the rude comments about who ate all the pies, and even the horses had sly grins as they watched me struggle across the paddock with muddy boots. Seems me and Fatso share a joint interest in wallowing in the mud.

2016 is shaping up to be an exciting year for music in Bendigo with international artists, Cat Power, Jason Isbell and Sarah Blasko all set to visit the region. Georgia-born singer/ songwriter Cat Power (aka Chan Marshall) will be the first to perform in Bendigo at the Capital Theatre on February 10 as part of a series of intimate theatre only performances. The show will feature new material and some old favourites ahead of a new album recording this summer. Also returning to Australia in March and April is Jason Isbell and his band, The 400 Unit. Isbell will perform in Bendigo at Ulumbarra The-

atre on March 31 as part of a string of dates which will see him and his band also make appearances in Melbourne, Sydney and at Bluesfest in Byron Bay. As part of her Eternal Return tour, Australian singer/songwriter Sarah Blasko will perform at Ulumbarra Theatre on April 22. Following a recent oneoff album preview show at the Graphic Festival in Sydney, TheMusic.com. au said: “Sarah Blasko is a goddess, and her voice, otherworldly.” The show is part of a number of metro and regional dates which will include performances from special guests Jack Colwell and Lupa J. - Brylie Harris

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IREWORKS, confetti, and a whole lot of shakin’ it off were all the rage at Taylor Swift’s 1989 World Tour in Melbourne recently – and the year-long wait for the party of the decade was certainly worth it. Singing some of her greatest hits from the Grammy-nominated album 1989, Swift took the sold-out audience on a journey through love, renewal and acceptance, and expressed her development as an artist, taking us all on an adventure. The concert was unlike anything I, or the other 30,000 fans were expecting – and had us all sitting, or dancing, on the edges of our seats. More like a production, there were lights, costume changes, and a revolving stage which was incorporated into the elaborate set design. And, adding even more to the electric atmosphere, each concert-goer was given a wrist-band which lit up in sync to the music… making AAMI Park a sea of red, blue and green. Swift also took the time during her performance, to speak directly to the crowd – inspiring them to block out the negative things other people may say

about them, and to only focus on the positives. Her songs and patter were intertwined with laid back acoustic renditions of her older hits, which are still popular among fans. Swift’s show was more than just a concert – but an adventure where the whole crowd went along for the ride. One can only hope that she’ll greet our shores again. Soon can’t be too soon. - Sam Kane

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O you have a flair for visual arts and are aged between 15 and 25 years? The City of Greater Bendigo is calling for participants in the COG Art: Young Artists Project to create an artwork based on the theme of ‘Identity’. This is an exciting opportunity for young artists to explore Bendigo’s art galleries, meet with artists and develop a visual arts piece to hang in the COG, an inspiring and creative space for young people.

The successful applicants will gain access to studio and storage space, materials for the visual art piece and an artist fee of $250 on successful completion of a visual art piece. Anyone interested must submit an application online expressing why they want to take part and what their current creative endeavours are. Applications close January 5 and successful applicants will need to be able to attend a range of workshops between January

13 and January 19. There will be no workshops on the weekend. Final artworks must be submitted by February 9 and a project celebration and exhibition will be held at the COG on February 15. Meaning “Community Opportunity Growth”, the COG aims to create a space where young people can nurture ideas in a supportive environment and is located at 45 Mundy Street, Bendigo. For more information visit www.yobendigo.com.au

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N past times if there was a performer on stage they certainly had to be able to throw or project their voice. With the aid of personal microphones today the actors could be whispering and the audience should still be able to catch what is being whispered. A small number of individuals have a talent that few of us could hope to attain and that is what ventriloquist Darren Carr demonstrated when he entered in the popular television show Australia’s Got Talent during 2013. In one of his appearances he used a bird, and the bird alternated the conversation between the judges of the show and Dar-

ren himself. The ventriloquist’s art is certainly not dead and it makes me wonder how many people in Bendigo in the past or present have been or are exponents of this skill? St James Theatre in Williamson Street, opposite the Shamrock Hotel was the venue where in February 1874 the Smith’s Combination Troupe performed for a three week season. The principal of the troupe was JW Smith who had a diverse group of “artistes” on contract from Britain and Europe. The stage names that were given helped to bring an exotic flavour to attract audiences. Five gymnasts were also in Smith’s troupe, they were promoted as the De Castro Family,

not to be outdone there was an acrobat of two and a half years of age who apparently enthralled the audience. JW Smith organised programs from night to night which always differed from the previous performances. There were many exciting acts to anticipate, Nellie Forrester was billed as an aerolite, Mademoiselle Montebello and A St Vincent the comique duettist, while the unlikely name of Airec was the sensational trapeze artist and Harry Sefton, a comic vocalist. To complete Smith’s troupe there was Val Vose the ventriloquist. However at the eleventh hour a dispute arose between Smith and Val Vose and in a pique he refused to bring out his

manikins to perform with him. Bendigo was a venue for traveling artistes that often took priority over much larger cities, Sydney was to be the recipient of Smith’s Combination Troupe two months after Bendigo. Ventriloquists in ancient times were closely associated with religious rites and rituals. It was not till the 18th century that it became a source for entertainment. The Austrian aristocrat Baron de Mengen was one of the first to use dolls in his performances in 1757. Not until the 19th century did ventriloquists find an important niche in the life of the theatre. The illusionist aspect of this art form plus the nature of the puppet really can fire the imagination.

POPULAR ACTS: French Ventriloquist A Carel used full-sized figures in his performances.

review Letters on Bond The Man with the Golden Typewriter Fergus Fleming Bloomsbury Publishing $29.99

O tens of millions of fans James Bond is a suave, invincible Hollywood spy with a cultured British accent, an eye for a beautiful woman and an unerring ability to hunt out anyone who threatens the security of the West. Well before the arrival of the big-screen version, however, Bond was born in print. A new compilation of correspondence both to and by intelligence-operative-turnedwriter Ian Fleming traces this evolution from the unveiling of the first of his eventual 14 Bond books through the negotiation of several Bond film deals and concludes shortly after Fleming’s death, aged 56, 12 years later. It reveals the insecurities, frustrations and embarrassment of the author, despite his growing stature as one of the greatest ever espionage novelists, and provides an insight into a man who valued accuracy of detail so intensely that no feedback, no matter how trifling, was brushed aside. Writing frantically over a few weeks each January-February while on retreat from deepwinter Britain to his Jamaican property, “Goldeneye”, Fleming produced a new Bond best-seller every year; two, in fact, had been completed in his final months and were published posthumously. In addition, he created the children’s tale Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang and wrote non-fiction works The Diamond Smugglers and Thrilling Cities. The “golden typewriter” of anthology editor Fergus Fleming’s title is simultaneously a reference to the extravagant purchase made by his uncle Ian as reward for having completed his first full manuscript – Casino Royale – in the northern spring of 1952 and a play on the name of one of the later Bond books. – Rosalea Ryan

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CAMERA Vivitar, PS44S focus free, EC $15 Ph 5447 7762

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12M TRUCK LOAD $1150 OR HALF TRUCK LOAD $600

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GARAGE SALES

TV Cabinet, cnr pine, with top & botT cup $60 EC Ph 0418 759 881

VINTAGE lounge suite 1960's, light grey vinyl, 3 seater couch & 2 chairs, in VG vintage cond $200 Ph 0420 931 166.

RAGLAN ST WHITE HILLS Sat & Sun 10-4 NO EARLY BIRDS Cane chairs, 10x3' pool , ammo box, ant door furn, patio heater, wooden ladder, old wheel barrows, disp stands, golf practice kit, garden furn, white tiles, ant fire surrounds etc. House sold, downsizing everything must go

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TOP SOIL

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SILKIES

Young & healthy from $25 each Ph 5436 1373

The Time Gallery 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

CLEARING SALES BENDIGO ANTIQUE AND ESTATE AUCTIONS 116 Hattam Street, Golden Square ENTRIES ARE INVITED For our next antique and collectables auction

Wednesday January 27th, 3pm Individual or estate lots accepted

Contact: Dennis 5443 8570 or Vernon 5441 4168 or 0407 485 333 www.bendigoantiques.com.au

TRACTORS & farm machinery wanted. Going or not, cash paid, Ph 0429 393 221 WANTED to Buy Caravan Up to $2000 cash Phone 0403 565 134

YOUNG Budgies, nice colours, $15 each Phone 0407 856 989

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SUMMERTIME SPECIALS

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WONDERWASH Clothes Washer. Non elec, suit camp $35. 5439 3054

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FUCHSIA plants, suitable for baskets or pots (Steely dark eyes & red shadow) to name a few $5ea Ph 5442 7974, 24 Curnow St G /Square

AIR Conditioner, portable, Vialia, 2 yrs old, as new $250 Ph 0439 439 319

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Boarding Kennel & Cattery

Macka our handsome man is looking for the perfect home. He is a lovely man who is full of affection. He gets along well with other dogs and cats. He understands his basic commands. Macka walks really well on the lead but can pull at times. He is afraid of thunderstorms (gentle giant).

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FOR SALE

Keeley DSH

LOST YOUR DOG OR CAT?

THE RSPCA IS THE POUND FOR THE BENDIGO CITY COUNCIL.

Cat Enclosures

5441 2209

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

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AUTO

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FORD Falcon BA XR6 Turbo, 149ks, RWC, No reg, Silver, FPV agent wheels, auto, Exc Cond. $7000 (YDJ245) Ph 0411 432 733

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WRECKING VEHICLES WANTED TO BUY

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

Call 5446 1384 or 5446 1820 Wayne on 0413 774 717 LMCT 10992 Kayne on 0459 652 963 Address: 222 Upper Rd, Eaglehawk, 3556

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

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CARAVANS & TRAILERS TRAILERS

6 x 4 $590. 8 x 5 tandem $2,190. 161 McIvor Hwy

www.ebsary.com.au AVAN 2002 A-liner, on cruise liner chassis, 3-W frig, gas burners, M/wave, A/C D/C Elec, dbl bed + 1 single bed, Reg til 11/16, $12,800 Ono Ph 0429 188 281 JAYCO Freedom, 2004, 16ft P/top. Exc. Cond. Stove, b/up batt, awning, full annex, fridge, micro, 2 single beds, brand new TV with DVD, easy to tow $16,500 ONO Phone 0417 337 424 or 0400 912 916 ROMA Caravan 02, p/top, 17.6ft Tandem axle, dbl bed, gas/HP, griller, m /wave, 3-W-Frg, Tv, Full annex, EC, $14,000 Ph 0408 364 226 after 5pm

CARAVANS & TRAILERS 94 Jayco Sprite, rear entry with awning, 13' Alum frame, easy tow, 12 mth reg, $7000 Ph Ph 5446 1191 or 0447 744 043 No texts WINDSOR Luxury Van, low km's, sep shower, sep toilet, many extras, EC $39,950 Ph 0421 738 869

MOTOR BIKES TRIUMPH Bonneville T100, 9000ks, as new, RWC, HB-888, $11,500 Ph 0408 170 955 or 5435 2435

$2,990

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FDY 672

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2001 FORD AU III FAIRMONT DUAL FUEL

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$3,990

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

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BOATS BOAT 11 fibreglass dinghy had repairs, GC, $200 ono Phone 5427 3809

Ph Keith 5443 3304 z 0417 537 497 9a adam st quarry hill

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NISSAN PULSAR HATCH Auto, a/c, p/s, tinted windows, alloys, low kms. ABC111. $18,000. Ph 5442 1646

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

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

AUTO

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2012 Honda Civic Hatch. 31,000kms, Manual, RWC, Immaculate condition, Regretful sale $11,990 (REG CIV-3) Phone 0408 110 532

2004 Holden Wagon Cruze, 5sp man, A/C, RW cond, 128'ks, 12 mths reg, (TZS928) $5900 Phone 0418 506 208

2007 MITSUBISHI 380 ES AUTO SEDAN

2002 MITSUBISHI PAJERO GLS

$5,990 990

$6,990

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Only 170,000kms, 70,000kms, airbags and more. Bargain at this price.

Hard to find 7 seater 4x4 auto with petrol and gas economy.

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3 000k bby one local owner since Twin cab turbo diesel 4x4 in a rare Only 113,000kms new service history, auto, leather and more. tray. Hard to beat at this price.

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2005 MAZDA 3 AUTO

$9,990 90

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Only 82,000kms, immaculate, 6 air bags and lovely to drive. Won’t last!

2011 HOLDEN CRUZE SRI-V TURBO

JAYCO STARCRAFT 17 FOOT VAN

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The cash price of the motor car

b.) if the car is unregistered, the engine number of the

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Bendigo to host Oceania’s best BENDIGO will play host to a massive two-week cycling festival in March, with the 2016 Oceania Road Championships set to add to the excitement of the Bendigo International Madison. Cycling Australia and the Oceania Cycling Federation recently made the announcement that Bendigo would host the Oceania championships on the weekend of March 5 to 6, with the Bendigo International Madison the following weekend. The best athletes from across the Oceania region will battle

it out in the road race and individual time trial for the coveted title of Oceania champion in under-19, under-23 and elite categories. The championships forms the fifth and final event of the new Oceania Tour. The tour includes the New Zealand Cycle Classic; Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race; Jayco Herald Sun Tour and the REV Classic (NZ) which will offer valuable UCI rankings points. “It is a fantastic result for cycling that a championship event of this calibre, and our great athletes, will be showcased in the

region,” Cycling Australia CEO Nicholas Green said. “The championships extend the ‘summer of cycling’ in Australia. With the Rio 2016 Olym-

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onships will be held in Bendigo with its rich history of cycling which now will be celebrated over two big weekends.” Oceania Cycling Confedera-

It is also fitting the championships will be held in Bendigo with its rich history of cycling

pic Games just around the corner, it provides a great platform for our best to race on home soil in front of our great Aussie cycling fans. “It is also fitting the champi-

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tion president Tracey Gaudry is expecting another successful staging of the championships.. Toowoomba and the ACT have hosted the championships for the past two years.

“The Oceania Cycling Confederation is delighted that the 2016 Oceania Road Championships will be held in Bendigo, Victoria,” Gaudry said. “The championships provides a key opportunity for athletes to gain valuable UCI points and in many events, performances may contribute towards selection for national team representation at World Championships.” New Zealand’s Taylor Gunman is the reigning men’s road race champion, while Australia’s Lauren Kitchen took out this year’s women’s event.

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DETERMINED: Spirit coach Simon Pritchard.

Spirit out to secure key win From Page 24 Bendigo’s run home starts with the winless Canberra Capitals, who sit bottom of the table with an 0-15 record. However, the Spirit are fully aware they cannot take the Capitals lightly. When Canberra visited Bendigo in round three it took a determined second half effort for the Spirit to get over the line by 11 points, and recent performances from Carrie Graf’s side have been encouraging. “The longer they go,

the closer they are to their first win,” Pritchard said. “While I know what (Graf) does and I know her systems pretty well, last year Canberra was the only side to take the season series over Bendigo. “These next two games really are must win games for us if we want to be part of the finals. If you want to be a part of it you win these two and see what the results are from there.” Saturday night’s game at Bendigo Stadium tips off at 7pm.

THE much-talked about AFL Victoria player points system has been adopted by all but one league in country Victoria, as commissions embrace the system heading into 2016. The system is a key component of AFL Victoria’s Community Club Sustainability Program, which aims to address the equalisation concerns and escalating player payments in community football. AFL Victoria‘s Brett Connell said leagues and commissions had supported the program. “The work carried out by metropolitan leagues and region commissions has been a terrific endorsement of the program, with the total team points for their competitions now determined and local committees established to reassess players and clubs point allocations where appropriate,” he said. “This flexibility is important to allow leagues and regions to manage their competitions as required and at the same time remain consistent within the state-wide player points policy.” The system allocates players with a certain number of points, based upon their play-

HIGH POINT: Leagues have backed AFL Victoria’s points system. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN ing history and achievements in the three seasons prior to joining their current club, with deductions then applying based on service to their current club. Only one Victorian league, the Picola and District Foot-

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Duo in Braves fold By JOEL PETERSON

THE Bendigo Bank Braves have secured two key players for the club’s 2016 South East Australian Basketball League campaign. Import guard Jeremy Kendle and centre Matt Andronicos will suit up for the Braves after being unveiled as the club’s two most recent signings last week. Kendle was the most valuable player in the Queensland Basketball League for the Toowoomba Mountaineers in season 2015, leading the league in scoring with 30.2 points per game at 48 per cent. The 27-year-old American was a standout at Bellarmine University, leading the Knights to a NCAA division two national title in 2011 and back-to-back final four appearances. Kendle is looking forward to moving to Bendigo and the 2016 season with the Braves.

RECRUITS: Braves coach Ben Harvey is building his roster. “I am very excited to be a part of the Bendigo Braves family for the 2016 SEABL season,” he said. I am looking forward to the challenge of playing for a well-respected club and competing for a championship.” Braves coach Ben Harvey said he believes Kendle will be a great fit for the club. “Jeremy has an outstand-

ing college career and has made a huge impact in the QBL last season winning the MVP for the league and averaging 30.2pts, 7.3 rebounds and 6.5 assists per game,” he said. “Jeremy has had NBL coaches on the radar and I have no doubt he will make a huge impact to the SEABL for 2016 season. Jer-

emy knows how to win and will be a great leader to the program.” Andronicos has also plied his trade in Queensland, having been a development player for the Cairns Taipans in the NBL. The 208cm centre has also featured for the Cairns Marlins in the QBL and the Canberra Gunners in SEABL competition. Harvey said Andronicos will slot into the five spot in the Braves lineup nicely and become a dependable interior presence. “Matt will be an exciting addition to the Braves program as he brings size and athleticism to the centre position,” the seventh year Braves coach said. “Matt was an outstanding junior and had the privilege of attending the AIS program in 2012.” Both Kendle and Andronicos move to Bendigo in early 2016 to begin preparations for the season.

Early start for City FC BENDIGO City FC will be tested early and often in its 2016 campaign, opening the National Premier Leagues season against Melbourne City at home on February 20. Bendigo endured a tough 2015 both on and off the pitch and is hoping for better results in 2016 in the second division of Football Federation Victoria’s premier competition. Bendigo remains in the western conference of the renamed NPL2, up against the likes of regional rivals North Geelong and Ballarat. City has 28 games fixtured during a hectic season, with the club’s opening five games at Epsom Huntly Reserve all set to be under lights with 7pm starts. The remainder of games will be twilight fixtures, kicking off at 5:15pm. After the opening test against what is essentially A League club Melbourne City’s youth squad, Bendigo hosts

HEADS UP: Bendigo City FC will be back at Epsom Huntly Reserve in February. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN Sunshine George Cross and Moreland City. It is one of two stands of home games for Bendigo, with

the club also hosting two consecutive home games on June 18 and 25. Bendigo’s longest road

stand comes between May 28 and June 11, when City hits the road on three consecutive weekends.

UP FOR GRABS: Bendigo will play at the QEO nine times in 2016.

Pios set to hit the road THE Bendigo Pioneers will take home games to Swan Hill, Echuca and Kyabram during the 2016 TAC Cup season. The Brett Hendersonled Pioneers will play the three home fixtures in the regional areas, with the remaining nine Pios home games all to be played at the Queen Elizabeth Oval. Branching out into regional areas has been a focus for Henderson and Pios talent manager Steve Sharp, and the trio of matches are joined by North Ballarat’s game in Stawell as special regional TAC Cup fixtures. The QEO will also hold the annual country round on April 2, with six country teams playing across a gala day of football. Interstate sides New South Wales/ACT, Queensland, Tasmania and Northern Territory will each play two games in the competition between rounds 3-5 as a warm-up for the AFL Under-18 Championships – which kick off for Vic

Country on June 5. The Pios face Eastern Ranges in Kyabram in round six, Dandenong Stingrays in Echuca in round nine and Calder Cannons in Swan Hill in round 12. AFL Victoria CEO Steven Reaper said 2015 was a successful year for the TAC Cup with 48 players drafted from the competition and development opportunities provided to a large number of local and interstate players. “The competition again produced the most draftees from across Australia which highlights the professionalism in our regions - consistently developing players ready for AFL selection,” he said. “It is pleasing to see over 61 per cent of first round draft selections come from the TAC Cup, with the undefeated Vic Country academy team producing half of the top 10 selections in the draft.” Bendigo plays Murray Bushrangers at Deakin Reserve in round one on March 26.

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THE Bendigo Spirit will look to secure a badly needed win in the run to finals tomorrow night when they host the University of Canberra Capitals at Bendigo Stadium. Bendigo endured a horror stretch heading into the Christmas break, dropping consecutive home games against Melbourne and Sydney to drop out of the league’s top four. The Spirit (9-7) sit fifth with eight games remaining on their schedule and coach Simon Pritchard still fully believes the Spirit will be a big threat come finals time, but need 14 wins to be assured of a finals position. “We had the whole group at training on Monday and we are doing things a bit differently this week, training Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and having Thursday and Friday off before shoot-around and the game on Saturday,”

Pritchard said. “We went through some stuff about a change in direction for the new year, and how we need to focus a bit more on special situations... It’s safe to say we didn’t handle the last situation in the game against Sydney very well at all.” Inconsistency has plagued Bendigo throughout the season, both during and between games. Some losses have been due to a lack of effort, some due to poor defence, and the latest two mostly down to offensive execution that left plenty to be desired. When at its best, Bendigo is as dangerous as any team in the league and has repeatedly proven that point with two wins against ladder leaders Perth and thirdplaced Townsville. For Pritchard, the challenge is getting that kind of performance out of his group more often. “You probably need 14 wins to get into finals,

I think 15 would give you a first or second finish,” he said this week. “We are still only three losses away from Perth on top. If you keep winning, you can still finish top, and that’s what keeps us going. “We know we can beat those top teams, we keep stumbling over our own shoelaces. If we can stop doing that we’ll be fine.” Bendigo’s roster, including injured duo Gabe Richards and Heather Oliver, benefitted from a week off over Christmas to rest up heading into a busy business end of the season. “We have a couple of injury concerns, Gabe’s achilles and knee aren’t so good and Heather Oliver’s calf still isn’t right,” Pritchard said. “If we can nurse those girls through, we will be fine. If we can’t, we really don’t have the depth waiting in the wings to replace them.” Continued Page 22

KEY DUEL: Gabe Richards will go head to head with Canberra star Abby Bishop. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN.

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