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ONE of central Victoria’s biggest wine festivals will return to Bendigo this year, following an absence of more than a decade where it was held in Castlemaine. The popular Strategem Bendigo Winemakers Festival, traditionally run over the Easter weekend at the Castlemaine Botanical Gardens, will now be held in Rosalind Park
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soak up the ambience and history of Bendigo,” Mr Vine said. “And that’s with respect to the entertainment and the venue.” Following last October’s cancellation of the iconic Heritage Uncorked wine festival because of an anti-mosque rally that left Bendigo
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isn’t surprising to see an increasing number of Australians opting for the security of a fixed rate home loan,” Mr Flavell said. “Moving forward, and depending on what the Reserve Bank does with the official cash rate next month, I wouldn’t be surprised to see an increasing number of Australians looking to fix part or all of their mortgage.” Across the country, demand for fixed rate home loans was highest in New South Wales, with this type of product accounting for 25.35 per cent of all loans written. South Australia and Queensland weren’t far behind, with fixed rate products accounting for 20.25 per cent and 19.13 per cent respectively. At the other end of the spectrum and closer to home, fixed rate demand was lowest in Victoria, with this home loan type accounting for 10.65 per cent of all loans written in the month of December. MORE than 2680 Victorian households participated in Bendigo Bank’s Switch to Save initiative, helping them lower their energy bills and reduce their impact on
the environment. Running from July 13 to November 13, the initiative invited members of the community (including those who don’t bank with the Bendigo) to sign up to replace their energy-thirsty halogen down lights with energy efficient LED down lights for free. Bendigo Bank partnered with Energy Makeovers, an Australian company dedicated to assisting families and businesses with energy efficiency solutions, to deliver and install the LED down lights in participating households and businesses. Bendigo Bank’s Regional Victorian state manager Tim Rodda said the LED down lights were installed in more than 2680 Victorian homes and businesses, saving an estimated $1.3 million in energy costs per year and 47,000 tonnes in greenhouse gas emissions. In addition to saving money and the environment, Bendigo Bank also made the commitment to support local schools in introducing or enhancing sustainable programs, with approximately $65,000 distributed.
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BENDIGO has seen the greatest increase of adults meeting national physical activity guidelines, according to statistics released by the federal government last month. The Progression in Australian Regions - Yearbook 2015, shows the rate of adults undertaking physical activity in Bendigo increased from 61.4 per cent in 2007-08, to 67.5 per cent in 2011-12. With an increase of over six per cent, Bendigo was one of few major urban areas throughout Australia to experience an increase in physical activity. Despite this, the report also found that during the same pe-
riod the percentage of overweight adults in Bendigo increased by 4.4 per cent, from 60.1 per cent in 2007-08 to 64.5 per cent in 201112. Bendigo Community Health Services chief executive Kim Sykes said the statistics needed to be treated with caution, and said the increase in overweight adults was indicative of a much larger national problem. “On both collection years, we’re reporting that over half our population is overweight or obese, it certainly is a problem in Australia and in Bendigo,” Ms Sykes said. “There’s a very strong correlation between being overweight and obese and not meeting the
guidelines for fruit and vegetables that we eat every day, and not meeting the targets for physical exercise.” Ms Sykes described the increase in adults meeting physical activity guidelines as “encourag-
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“We can’t just look at physical activity, we’ve got to look at diet too, because it’s a very big influence. “Small changes in diet and movement can make a massive difference in risk profile.”
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ing”, but she said diet should be considered equally when thinking abut community health and wellbeing. “Any positive movement in increasing physical activity, is very encouraging,” she said.
Data taken from the state government and the City of Greater Bendigo’s Active Living Survey showed locally there are areas where rates of obesity are significantly higher than the Bendigo average.
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READY FOR A FLING: Highlanders line up. INSET: Kathryn Mackenzie with the official tartan Photos: ANDREW PERRYMAN.
NEXT month’s Scots Day Out community celebration is shaping up to be the best in the event’s short but rich history. Organisers this week unveiled Bendigo’s new Scottish tartan as the city prepares to welcome visitors from across Australia and overseas for the major free community event. Scots Day Out will be held on Saturday, February 13. The city’s executive manager of tourism Kathryn Mackenzie, named SDO chieftain for 2016, rolled out the city’s official tartan with SDO director Chris Earl at the launch, while City of Greater Bendigo councillors who last August adopted the tartan as a symbol of Bendigo’s rich heritage, contemporary vibrancy and cultural diversity, watched on.
“Kathryn is proud of her Scottish heritage and a passionate advocate in successfully showcasing Bendigo as a destination for visitors from around the world,” Mr Earl said. “We’re delighted that Kathryn accepted the invitation to be SDO chieftain this year, an appointment that now takes on added importance with the visit to Bendigo by Visit Scotland chairman Mike Cantlay for our city’s annual celebration of traditional and contemporary Scotland.” Ms Mackenzie, the first female chieftain of SDO said the event was one of the city’s signature annual events, transforming Rosalind Park into a sea of tartan and smiles that would be bigger and brighter in 2016 with the Bendigo tartan. “It’s an exciting time, welcoming
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tourism leaders from Scotland and celebrating the new partnership between Bendigo’s SDO and the Edinburgh Short Film Festival.” The event program includes Celtic songstress Imogen Brough – a finalist on The Voice in 2013 – performing on Ceilidh Corner along with Bendigo harpist Meryl Wilkinson, Emu Creek Bush Band and Sing Australia Choir. There will also be children’s activities, highland dancing, Scottish craft stalls and food and drinks, including the legendary haggis. The SDO festivities will kick-off earlier this year with the Australian premiere of highlights from the Edinburgh Short Film Festival on February 11 and 12 at Central Deborah Gold Mine.
Ms Sykes said health services were working closely with council on developing localised strategies to target particular areas of concern. “When we look across Bendigo, there are some areas where the scoring is worse than the Bendigo average. “There are patterns where the evidence around a poor diet and poor exercise habits are strongly located in geographic hotspots,” she said. “And we need to better target those areas. “We are looking for a whole of community change, we also know there are some cohorts in our community that will need more help.”
CLUB REVIEW UNDERWAY ADMINISTRATORS have been appointed to hospitality, gaming and entertainment venue, The Bendigo Club. Administrators PPB Advisory said they would conduct an immediate review of the business and intend to trade on the club with a view to preserving the current amenities offered to members and patrons. PPB Advisory partner Craig Crosbie said the Bendigo Club was a well-known venue supported by the community. “Our immediate priority is to conduct a review of the business, which will allow us to explore all possible options including a possible restructure, merger with another club, or sale. In the meantime, the club will continue to trade on a ‘business as usual’ basis.” The first meeting of creditors will be held at the Bendigo Club on Friday, January 22 at 10.30am.
PAULINE HANSON TO SUPPORT CHAPMAN BID CITY of Greater Bendigo councillor Elise Chapman’s bid to become part of the next Senate will be officially launched in Bendigo on Saturday, February 13. One Nation party founder Pauline Hanson will visit Bendigo to kick-start Cr Chapman’s campaign at a party fundraiser to be held at the Foundry Hotel. The Lockwood Ward councillor has been named as Pauline Hanson’s One Nation lead candidate for the Senate for the federal election expected to be held later this year. Cr Chapman continues to
oppose the development of Bendigo’s first mosque and is a staunch opponent of Islam. Her campaign launch will include a luncheon, as well as auctions, while guests will also be able to meet and greet Ms Chapman and Ms Hanson.
LOTTO WINNER OVERJOYED A BENDIGO woman who won more than $1 million in last weekend’s TattsLotto draw broke down in tears of joy when she discovered that her unregistered TattsLotto ticket had turned out to be very valuable. The division one winning 36-game QuickPick entry was purchased from City Central Newsagency. It’s the second division one winning entry that City Central Newsagency has sold in the past 12 weeks, after a Bendigo grandfather won more than $570,000 in TattsLotto in October last year.
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BENDIGO commuters will benefit from two additional rail services each day during peak travel periods. Public transport minister Jacinta Allan and member for Bendigo West Maree Edwards yesterday announced revised train and bus timetables for Bendigo, effective January 31. A new morning service will depart Epsom Station at 7am, stopping all stations, while the additional afternoon service will leave Melbourne’s Southern Cross Station at 4.02pm. Ms Allan said Bendigonians should expect to receive the new timetables in the mail this week.
“I think it’s important to highlight these extra services for a couple of reasons,” she said. “One is during peak times the Bendigo trains are always well used and this will create extra capacity on the line. “Also it will give people
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month, offering a suite of expanded rail services incorporating Epsom, Eaglehawk and Kangaroo Flat. Stage one features inaugural services to Jackass Flat, and a cross town service traversing the Midland/Calder highway
corridor from Huntly through to Kangaroo Flat. Additional services have been incorporated into the Strathfieldsaye and Huntly timetables offering increased choice for commuters and irregular travellers alike. Ms Edwards said the project had been made possible after extensive community consultation, and encouraged residents to provide ongoing feedback. “I think people were very interested in what we were proposing, and had their say around what they thought should happen,” she said. “Of course it is only stage one, and we look forward to future improvements on the Bendigo Metro Rail.” delivering: Jaala Pulford in Bendigo.
Gardens set to grow BENDIGO Northern District Community Enterprise (BNDCE) has contributed $20,000 towards the new Garden for the Future at Bendigo Botanic Gardens. The BNDCE is providing the funding through its community investment grants program. It will go towards new barbecue and picnic facilities at the Garden for the Future project. City of Greater Bendigo mayor Rod Fyffe thanked the BNDCE for the contribution. “It’s terrific that the Community Enterprise shares council’s vision for the Botanic Gardens, which are a tremendous community asset,” Cr Fyffe said. “The new Garden for the Future project is a key part of the Bendigo Botanic Gardens Master Plan, which was adopted by council in 2010. “The two hectare contemporary Garden for the Future will feature a range of amenities, including an outdoor stage and grassed amphitheatre for outdoor performances and cinema, and a number of semi-intimate gathering spaces for wedding and corporate functions as well as a promenade that could be used for markets.
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in the swing: Mayor Rodd Fyffe with Sandy Young, Barry Clay and Mike Lowther. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN “The gardens will also function as an outdoor classroom and we believe it will become a favourite destination for schools throughout central Victoria. “The new garden will be the most botanically intensive section of the Bendigo Botanic Gardens with an incredible collection of more than 500 varieties of plants.” BNDCE chair Rob McClellan said the Bendigo Botanic Gardens were one of Bendigo’s oldest and most iconic cultural assets.
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when visiting the gardens.” The $3.94M stage one of the project will be funded by a $3.4M contribution from the City of Greater Bendigo, $500,000 from Regional Development Victoria, $20,000 from the Friends of Bendigo Botanic Gardens and $20,000 from the Bendigo Northern District Community Enterprise. Construction of the Garden for the Future will start this year and it is expected to open to the public in mid2017.
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Festival ripe for change 3From Page 1 Mr Liacos said Bendigo was a strong, vibrant and growing city, providing a focus for the wider central Victorian region. “Together with Heathcote, the Bendigo region is a superb wine district and the City of Greater Bendigo looks forward to helping this important sector flourish and to continue to grow our economy, and to lift our region’s profile nationally.” The Winemakers Festival has been held in Castlemaine for approximately 14 years, after originating in Harcourt and moving to the Bendigo Racecourse for two years in the interim. Mr Vine said staging the event on the Saturday before Mother’s Day this year would give patrons the chance to enjoy local wines and produce in the heart of Bendigo. “Patrons looking to experience the Bendigo
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From 31 January 2016 the Bendigo Metro Rail and a new bus network will offer you a greater choice of train and bus services. The network changes will deliver new bus services to growth areas and more frequent train services, making public transport accessible for more people. KEY FEATURES: > A new V/Line timetable will deliver more frequent services for Epsom, Eaglehawk and Kangaroo Flat as well as between Bendigo and Melbourne.
> A new bus network will extend services into new areas, with more direct and frequent bus services to key destinations
> A brand new AM and PM weekday service will be added to the V/Line timetable to provide more travel options
> Spring Gully, Huntly, Eaglehawk, Jackass Flat and Epsom will have an entirely new bus network, along with adjusted routes and timetables in other areas
winner: Glenn Ashby. Photo: Andrea Francolini ing commitment to their chosen sport, with cycling legend and now Head coach of Australia’s track endurance squad, Tim Decker, was a popular winner in 2015. Local sporting enthusiasts and supporters who purchase tickets for the 2016 Sports Star of the Year awards night, which will be held at the All Seasons Quality Resort’s Conservatory function centre, can do so with the knowledge that they will be contributing to the Sports Star Foundation scholarships program. Tickets for the black tie night of nights are just $95, inclusive of dinner and drinks. Tables of 10 tickets cost $900, and all ticket inquiries can be made at the Bendigo Weekly’s offices at 37-39 View Street, or by phone on 5440 2500.
to the CFA. CFA chief executive officer Lucinda Nolan said the Bunnings barbecues are a great way for residents to support a CFA brigade and get to know some of the dedicated members, while also learning a thing or two about how to keep themselves and their loved ones safe from fire over summer. “It’s a critical time of year for fire and emergency services. We urge all Victorians to prepare their home, have a fire plan, and keep informed,” she said.
going dutch DUTCH Australian Friends are inviting the local community to celebrate 60
years in Australia on January 30. The group will celebrate the milestone with lunch and entertainment at the All Seasons Bendigo, and are inviting any and all people of different nationalities to join in the celebrations. Celebrating 60 years in Australia, the anniversary lunch will give members the opportunity to catch up and enjoy an entertaining and enjoyable cultural afternoon. Tickets cost $26 per person, with lunch beginning at 12.30pm. To RSVP, contact Liesbeth VanEmmerik on 5439 5421 or 0407 535 842, or Anne Janssen on 5439 5831 or 0439 395 836.
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BACK to school costs are putting rising pressure on local relief agencies, according to federal member for Bendigo Lisa Chesters. Visiting the Uniting Care Emergency Relief Centre earlier this week, Ms Chesters said rising back to school costs “should be an election issue” with the School Kids bonus set to dry up next year. “This will be the last year local families and families around Australia will receive the School Kids bonus,” she said. “Going back to school is very expensive, some book lists for schools in Bendigo are upwards of $1000, so this
money is needed.” Currently eligible families recieved $430 for every primary school child and $856 for every secondary school child. “So not only will schools have a massive cut in funding
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are getting ready for back to school. “Last year some of our emergency relief agencies said they had a 30 per cent increase in people seeking help. Uniting Care volunteer Angela Draper said the lo-
...some book lists for schools in Bendigo are upwards of $1000
from the federal government with the scrapping of the Gonski reforms, families also won’t get the School Kids bonus meaning it will put more and more pressure on services like we have here at Uniting Care,” Ms Chesters said. “Already Uniting Care
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cal emergency relief agencies were helping more families each year, with dwindling funding and resources. ”We assisted 703 children this year. The two weeks before Christmas, we helped over 500 local families with presents and with food,” Ms
Green bikes benefit all BEN Shue and Kieran Moroni sat down for a coffee on Ride to Work Day for a chat about cycling. They were thinking about all the bikes sitting under people’s houses and in sheds or about to go to the tip, what they could do with these bikes and how to get more people out cycling. As the coffee percolated, the idea came to ask people to donate these bikes to be refurbished and given to people who needed a bike to get around. FreeWheeling fun was born. One year on, and Ben said after a grant from the City of Greater Bendigo, they have recycled more than 200 bikes. They are also helping people to fix up bikes that have been sitting around collecting dust and their aim is to get everyone who wants to, out cycling. The group consists of eight to 10 volunteers and usually half a dozen will turn up to the Trove market or the stall in Rosalind Park when the farmers’ market is on. They have a shed next to the Good Loaf Bakery which operates two afternoons a week. Before Christmas there were a lot of kids’ bikes being collected for Christmas presents. After a conversation with FreeWheeling fun these bikes are either sup-
Draper said. “It’s incredibly difficult for a lot of our families to buy the books, shoes, all sorts of things that are necessary for school. “Obviously funding is fairly low and so we’re trying to do a bit of fundraising towards that end.” She said often families were unable to find enough hours at work, or were getting their hours cut, which meant their priorities were their mortgages or rent. “It doesn’t leave a lot of room for anything else,” Ms Draper said. “A lot of people are struggling, what we try to do is assist as much as we can without being intrusive.”
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plied for a small cost, or donated to families who need a helping hand. There have been bikes given to a Karen family and also to Afghani refugees. FreeWheeling fun relies on donations of bikes. So if you have an old bike rusting away in a shed, don’t take it to the tip, donate it to FreeWheeling fun or go in and see them and fix it up and get back out on the road. FreeWheeling fun saves landfill and increase the health and independence of recipients. They save CO2 by getting resi-
dents out of their cars onto bikes – that’s why they are nominating themselves for a Sustainability Award. If your community group recycles, saves energy or is working towards sustainability Chris Weir president of the Bendigo Sustainability Group encourages you to enter. “We are looking for any community group with innovative ideas or groups who are starting on a project. There is a cash prize of $500 to get them on their way.” You can nominate too at www.bsg.org.au – Liz Martin
PUZZLE: Wombats are doin’ it for themselves.
Mystery over wombat find THE discovery of a common wombat in northern Victoria has scientists scratching their heads. North Central Catchment Management Authority (CMA) staff recently found the cute creature on Gunbower Island, on the Murray River. Common wombats are found mostly in southern and eastern Victoria and eastern New South Wales. Principal zoologist of the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s Arthur Rylah Institute, Peter Menkhorst, said the discovery was significant. “It is unusual and unexpected. I can’t explain how it got there,” he said. “There are no known populations of common wombats within 150km of the Gunbower Forest. The nearest sustainable population would be on the Strathbogie Ranges or in the Seymour area. “Common wombat populations occur mostly on the Great Dividing Range and don’t spread out onto the plains.” The only other confirmed sighting north
of Bendigo has been at Elmore. There has also been an unconfirmed sighting at Axedale. North Central CMA project manager Adrian Martins said those sightings also raised questions. “Is the Campaspe River acting as a wildlife corridor for common wombats?” he said. “However, there is a chance the animal has been moved from somewhere else.’’ Common wombats are protected wildlife and it is illegal in Victoria to be in possession of a wombat, unless you have a suitable licence. Wombats rehabilitated by authorised wildlife shelters must be returned to where they were found. Anyone who finds a sick, injured or orphaned wombat can take it to their nearest vet or authorised wildlife shelter. In the meantime, the North Central CMA wants locals to name the Gunbower wombat. Post on social media with the #marsupialmoniker hashtag and the winner will be announced in the coming weeks.
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Rolling for Keeley THE Central Victorian chapter of the American Motorcycle Club is holding its Roll The Dice Run For Keeley tomorrow to raise funds in support of an 11-year-old girl born with Angelman Syndrome. The condition affects Keeley’s global development, and she requires a wheelchair for outings. Keeley’s brother suffers from muscular dystrophy, and also requires wheelchair. Event organiser Lee said the club had chosen to support Keeley and her mother Deb so Keeley had access to services to help develop her motor skills. “We found out she has no gov-
ernment funding at all... Her mother Deb is looking after Keeley and Keeley’s brother who has muscular dystrophy – her brother has funding but Keeley has none,” she said. “She needs hydrotherapy to help develop her gross motor skills, and it’s expensive because she needs to have a carer take her to those classes. So you’ve got to pay for a disability worker, which costs approximately $76 per class.” Club president Matrix said in the past the annual ride had supported causes such as prostate cancer, however they chose to support a local this year so all the funds would go to Keeley.
“This time we’re going to target someone specific, and make sure every cent gets to that girl,” he said. Numbers are expected to be up this year, with registration for the ride also open to the public. “We’re expecting very good numbers, I would suggest in excess of 100, that’s just on the ride,” Matrix said. Registrations begin at 9am, with the ride starting at 10am from the Golden Hills Motel. Cost of registration is $30 per person, and the ride will wind up at 4pm with bands and entertainment featuring throughout the night. For more information, contact Matrix on 0421 853 185.
Grant workshops scheduled THE City of Greater Bendigo will host a number of free grant writing workshops to help not-forprofit groups wanting to apply for various funding opportunities. The workshops will be led by council’s community grants officer and will help community groups develop the skills necessary to access grants programs offered by the city and other organisations. Grant programs give community groups the opportunity to access
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THE Bendigo Clay Target Club will celebrate a massive milestone on Australia Day, with the club’s 160th anniversary sure to hit its target. After he conducted research on the history of gun clubs around Bendigo, president Glenn Woodhatch said the club held a strong claim to being the oldest shotgun club in the country. “I started racing around to find out when we started or was there a gun club in Bendigo. We started doing a bit of research,” Mr Woodhatch said. With the club’s iconic Australia Day shoot one of its big-
gest drawcards, Mr Woodhatch said he found a newspaper ad placed for a shoot on January 26, 1856. “Going on that information we obtained, we can firmly place Bendigo Clay Target Club as the oldest known shotgun club in Australia.” He said the club had changed names and locations several times before taking on its present form. “It was first the Bendigo Gun Club, then the Eaglehawk Gun Club, Sandhurst Gun Club, and back to the Bendigo Gun Club,” he said. The club will host a free
breakfast on Australia Day before the start of its annual shoot. “We have an annual shoot on Australia Day, so I thought seeing we found information from Janaury 26, 1856, it’s a good time to celebrate 160 years.” Mr Woodhatch said he would continue to research the history of the club, with another claim to fame firmly in mind: “I’m not interested until we can get to 1853, so we can beat the Jockey Club at being the oldest sporting club in Bendigo,” he laughed.
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Senior appointments at Bendigo Kangan
Bendigo Kangan Institute has announced two senior appointments as part of the organisation’s strategy to deliver long-term, sustainable growth. In the first announcement, Bendigo Kangan Institute president Michael Brown has confirmed the appointment of Trevor Schwenke as the organisation’s new chief executive officer. Trevor will formally assume the role from Tuesday, March 29. Mr Brown said BKI was privileged to have a person of Trevor’s calibre join the organisation. ‘’His extensive industry experience will be invaluable in guiding us through the next phase of our journey,’’ he said. “Bendigo Kangan Institute was created in 2014 through the merger of four organisations – Bendigo TAFE, Kangan Institute, VETASSESS and eWorks. “Since the merger, interim CEO, Amanda Brook, and the team have done an impressive job of integrating these organisations into one institute with one vision. “Bendigo Kangan Institute is now highly-skilled, future-focused and has a rapidly growing presence in the market. This provides a strong platform for sustainable growth and Trevor is the ideal person to lead us on the next phase of our journey.’’ Mr Schwenke said he was excited to be joining Bendigo Kangan
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HE infernal hen house drama has reared its ugly head again, and what’s more the hens are on strike. From a very presentable six eggs a day from the eight birds, it’s down to zero. It’s all because of the simple reason of jealousy or something similar. The long-suffering Mrs Kendall and I are increasing the flock by four, and it looked like the squeeze was on. We have already built an extension for the original hen house but this time we chased down a larger example rather than another bolt-on. I managed to be away in England on the day it needed to be picked up so I missed out on the heaving and huffing and puffing involved in picking up the new hen house. Weekly salesman Mal enlisted the help of his sons and headed off to Hanging Rock Hens in Woodend to pick it up. Thanks Mal. When it was placed next to the original, the problems started. Though you may not believe it, the hens began complaining. I have no idea why hens would feel put out by a change to their immediate environment, but they were and as mentioned have ceased egg production. As you can see in Jayden’s illustration, it is a bit larger the the original. But rather than see the positives,
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together, whatever it takes to restore egg production. But I think the problem is far from over. What with all the fuss of the hen houses and closing them up at night and feeding them and the general mess they create, perhaps I should be reconsidering the whole idea of hen ownership. All of this for the sake of a few eggs when they’re in the mood. They’d better lift their game, otherwise it might be the time for some sage and onion stuffing. - Steve Kendall Twitter@stevekendall1
EW Australian authors write as convincingly on the subject of southern Africa as does reporter, press secretary, public relations consultant and soldier Tony Park. This should come as no surprise, however, given that Park has homes both in Sydney and adjoining South Africa’s Kruger National Park. An Empty Coast – Park’s 12th African-themed novel – unites three characters first introduced in earlier books: Sonja Kurtz and Sterling Smith of The Delta and The Hunter’s Hudson Brand. The circumstances that draw the trio together in the scrubland of modern-day Namibia are a direct result of almost a century of cross-border warfare between South Africa, Angola and the former German colony intermingled with internal uprisings. When the desiccated body of an airman is uncovered in an archaeological dig just outside Etosha National Park, the find rekindles interest in the disappearance of a plane almost three decades earlier. International mercenary Kurtz is called in to help her archaeologist daughter Emma
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Ditch penalty rates Unemployment can be devastating for young people who are trying to make their way in the world, and it is a major problem in your region. But there is something we can do about it. The restaurant, catering, retail and tourism industries are major employers of young people, but many small businesses can’t afford to pay them on weekends because of penalty rates.Businesses other than sole traders that restrict trading hours are closing off job opportunities. Penalty rates got the name because they penalise businesses that open on weekends and holidays. But the people who suffer most are the unemployed. We no longer live in the world that existed when penalty rates were introduced – when pubs used to shut at 6pm and shops closed at noon on Saturday. Today’s world operates 24/7. It is time for us to drop penalty rates. I have introduced a Bill to the Senate that would remove the obligation of small businesses to pay penalty rates on weekends. If passed, it would create jobs and boost your local economy. I urge people in your community to debate this measure and encourage your representatives to support this Bill. Senator David Leyonhjelm, Liberal Democrats Senator for NSW
Lessons from WA fires? Especially for regional townships, how scary is it that before the fire arrived, grid power electricity failed, so that water supply also failed? During hot dry periods, demand for electricity is high. Coal fired power stations consume huge amounts of water. If Hazelwood caught fire again, would there be enough water to hose it down, without major power brown outs? Here’s an idea. To be sure of water/power supply, how about a pipeline from the huge desalination plant to Hazelwood, both owned by Gdf-SUEZ, taxpayer funded, of course? Isn’t this almost as crazy as $5.5 billion to Transurban tax minimisers, for Western Distributor, more toll roads, traffic chaos and pollution, for ever and ever, compared with two bob to reinstate rail link to the Port of Melbourne so trains displace trucks for efficient transit to distribution depot?
When will we get serious about distributed electricity generation, to reduce danger from grid power failure, especially for regional townships exposed to bush fire? Bernie McComb, Cowes
Facts tell different story I write to provide some of the missing information, and to bring balance to recent media coverage about profitability in the aged care industry. As the peak body for the aged care industry, we feel it is vital that the public is aware of the recent changes implemented under the Living Longer Living Better reforms, developed by the former Federal Labor Government, and being implemented by the current Federal Coalition Government. These changes, we feel, have not been communicated well to the public. Consequently when families come to discuss care options for their loved ones with providers, they are often shocked about the current arrangements, and focus their frustrations on the provider. “Shooting the messenger” if you like. The simple facts are that the residential age care industry receives revenue from distinct funding streams – capital contributions, care contributions, and daily living contributions. As a result of the Living Longer Living Better Reforms, our seniors seeking to enter residential age care who can contribute to the capital cost do so, those able to contribute to the daily living contributions do so, and those able to contribute to the cost of care, now do so. It is vital for the public to understand that the manner in which each of these revenue streams is determined is regulated by the Commonwealth Government. Providers must provide services within the Government’s framework. The Government however, continues to change the rules for its own component that is the budget allocation for the cost of care to the resident. It is also vital for the public to understand that the Commonwealth Government has stripped over $1.5 billion of funding from the age care sector, including funding for care to the resident. They have done so knowing that demand for aged care will increase, and because seniors are choosing to receive care in their homes, when they enter residential age care facilities, the cost of care will dramati-
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cally increase. Regarding the claims about high profitability, like all industries there is a distribution in the financial performance of organisations. It is true that a relatively small number of providers are performing well in the current policy settings, as it is true that around 35 per cent of all service providers are technically unviable under these same conditions. This fact is documented in the Aged Care Financing Authority’s report tabled in mid-2015, and is an important piece of missing information to bring to the attention of the public. Recent reports of rorting, when the facts tell a very different story, do little to progress a mature and meaningful dialogue about how we, as a community, are planning to fund and provide the services our seniors deserve. Trevor Carr, Chief Executive Officer Leading Age Services Australia Victoria
shied away from giving “frank and fearless advice.” Dr Frost also found that the advice to the Coalition and Labor was that they did have the power to enter into the contracts. He found that planning the project cost more than $500m, while terminating it cost a further $645m. Which now makes Dan’s “There’ll be no compensation paid, because these arrangements are not valid. They are not worth the paper they’re written on,” look like a big fat white lie under proper scrutiny. For the premier not to front the media after the report was tabled in parliament goes to show that yes, Dan does have something to hide. It all smells like their desalination plant which hasn’t pumped a drop of water, so we are paying millions of dollars for nothing. Since Labor was set up for the workers, isn’t it time they came clean with them? Robert K Smallpage, Huntly
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RATEPAYERS of Bendigo, it is important that your voice is heard on the issue of capping rate increases to CPI. Currently on change.org, there is an online petition that will be presented to our councillors at their meeting on January 20. It says in part: “We, the petitioners, believe the
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LOCAL winegrowers from the Bendigo region and the many other central Victorians who appreciate the outstanding wines produced locally were equally devastated at the cancellation of last year’s Heritage Uncorked in October. The bitter disappointment was magnified at the cause of this upheaval. Plans for a major rally on the streets of Bendigo by opponents of the city’s first mosque forced the hands of organisers and local authorities. That inconvenience cost local winegrowers who traditionally used Heritage Uncorked as a major launching pad for their produce each year. This year marks the 160th anniversary of the first plantings of vines in the Bendigo reigon, and the local viticulture industry has grown in that time to encompass more than 30 mostly small to medium sized enterprises. The twin promotions of Heritage Uncorked and the Strategem Winemakers Festival are major initiatives that showcase what this region has to offer in a manner that is hard to match. So it is our hope that the return of the Strategem Winemakers Festival to Bendigo, and specifically to the picturesque environs of Rosalind Park, helps provide a welcome boost to the local viticulture industry.
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It’s also our hope that the community will show its appreciaiton and support the move. Hosting such an iconic event in the very heart of this city, against the backdrop of the Victorian-era streetscape and in the magnificent gardens that double as a place of respite and relaxation, makes a strong statement about the importance of the local wine industry to Bendigo and its thriving economy. Rosalind Park also offers convenient access to some of Bendigo’s best restaurants, and the potential for patrons to double up on the hospitality on offer during the Winemakers Festival, and to support even more local businesses. Good wine and good food go hand in hand, and an increasing number of tourists, as
well as local residents, want to experience the best a region has to offer. They also want to be better educated and learn more about the story behind regional produce. Events such as the Winemakers Festival are a perfect opportunity to showcase our region’s best. At a time when officials expect our city to be flushed with visitors for the Marilyn Monroe exhibition being hosted by the Bendigo Art Gallery, the Winemakers Festival is set to make its own very welcome statement about the culture of Bendigo. There is an air of expectation and excitement surrounding much of what Bendigo has to offer in 2016, and 15 days into the year, the anticipation continues to grow.
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ANYONE who knows me knows I do not endorse The Biggest Loser. Why? Due to an unsustainable approach to fitness, exercise, food and a basic disregard for human psychology. 1. Contestants who are physically unconditioned and overweight with no background in fitness get pushed beyond 100 per cent within the first episode leading to a subconscious dislike for high intensity exercise. It’s a self-coping mechanism that the body puts in place for pain so it does not injure itself. 2. Then get tempted by foods that are made by the producers to make them fail only to have their trainer come in and yell at them for making a wrong choice and then pushing them harder in the next session as punishment for their decision. Yes, this show is made to get people to watch it – we get that. But it sets a standard for people who are looking to perhaps get a little fitter, lose a little weight or to improve their quality of life that if you’re not sweating your butt off or throwing up, exercise is useless.
Here is what leading scientists have found out about the show: The show promotes negative attitudes about overweight people, while at the same time sending confusing messages to viewers at home about the best ways to lose weight. It’s teaching viewers the wrong way to lose weight. According to the general consensus in scientific literature, exercise alone is not the best ap-
by Dr Robert Huizenga, who has appeared on the show. That study tracked contestants after they left the show, and found that their metabolism was slower than what you’d expect in people who’d just lost a lot of weight. The researchers suggested that unless the former losers stick to the extreme exercise and caloric restriction they were introduced to on the show,
It’s teaching viewers the wrong way to lose weight proach to weight loss. Psychological factors: “The depictions of exercise on shows like The Biggest Loser are really negative,” University of Alberta researcher Tanya Berry, wrote: “People are screaming and crying and throwing up, and if you’re not a regular exerciser you might think this is what exercise is – that it’s this horrible experience where you have to push yourself to the extremes and the limits, which is completely wrong.” What about the body’s metabolic state? A stint on the show is enough to cause longterm harm to a person’s metabolism, according to a 2012 paper co-authored
they would probably regain the weight they had once lost. Tips for sustainable exercise and fitness: 1. Make it enjoyable. Do things you enjoy doing. Don’t like cycling? Then don’t. Go for a walk, run or swim instead. 2. Stop exercising when on a positive note, not when you are totally exhausted. 3.Surround yourself with like minded people. 4. Train with a friend. 5. Set some goals such as a fun run and work towards them. 6. Most of all as I said – enjoy it.
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ENDIGONIANS are again spoilt for choice this weekend with an exciting range of live music from which to choose. The Summer in the Parks season continues in Cooinda Park, Golden Square, this evening, Friday, January 15 with All Day Fritz supported by the Bendigo South East College Band. All Day Fritz is an eclectic group of Melbournebased musos who describe themselves as “rootsy, swingy, jazzy, rocky, rowdy, mellow, groovy, harmonious and never dumbed-down”. Sounds like fun. The music runs from 6pm to 8pm. However, if you are leaning towards a more intimate kind of setting tonight Steph Bitter – armed with a new guitar and new songs – plays her first gig of 2016 at Billyroy’s Blues Bar underneath the Goldmines Hotel on Marong Road. Tonight also, The Golden Vine hosts an eclectic mix with Loudmouth Soup, Electric Dog and Liam Brown from 9pm. If you want to round off your week with something indie, rocky or punky, head into the CBD to MusicMan at 264 Hargreaves St. UK-based indie band Yossarian will be hitting the MusicMan stage on an early leg of their extensive Australian tour. Yossarian burst onto the UK festival scene in 2012 and have since steadily built a fan base with their “multilayered guitars, Floyd-esque minimalism, harrowing cryptic vocals, and heartfelt dark yet uplifting songwriting full of conviction”. Sounds interesting! Comparisons have been drawn with Pink Floyd and The National no less. Also on Friday’ s MusicMan bill are 2 Dollar Peeps, a dirty, gritty refreshingly non-PC rock trio from the Bellarine Peninsula. Stone Djoser are set to round off the night with their pumping Rollins meets Black Sabbath bluestinged barn-stomping heavy rock. That’s a big Friday. Saturday night at Club Rouge, View Point sees skateboarding guitar virtuoso Ben Kelly back in Bendigo drawing on his broad-ranging back catalogue which includes Fifty Thousand People, Black and White and Times Not Waiting. Bendigo favourites Old Buzzard Medicine Show bring their blues country roots music to the Goldmines Hotel on Sunday afternoon from 3pm. Old Buzzard Medicine Show put on a colourful act drawn from influences such as Robert Johnson, Leadbelly and Memphis Minnie right through to the likes of Fats Domino and 1950s’ rock and roll. Quite a bit to choose from this weekend. Live music – more fun than your lounge room. - Simon Wooldridge
N last week’s issue of the Bendigo Weekly I introduced the extremely competent, amateur ventriloquist, a certain George Bain. Bain, as pointed out, was employed from the age of 14 at Albert Bush’s Produce and Grocery Store. George rose quickly to become the sub-manager for this important business establishment. It appears from all accounts that Albert Bush was not a mean and grasping employer, he was generous and kind to his employees and this was reciprocated by their loyalty to him. As George Bain was such a great asset in the running of the Bush business many were surprised that George did not branch out and established his own shop. In an interview George was posed that very question and his response was that if he left Bush’s and then commenced a similar business in Bendigo, many of Albert’s customers would follow him, and he could not bear that to happen because of the way that his boss treated him and the other employees. In fact George Bain considered that it would be the most immoral thing to do. Others too tried to induce George Bain to strike out on his own, particularly while he had youth and vigour on his side. However George was always of the same mind, he considered the question care-
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fully and did not act on other’s suggestions in that direction. It was pointed out to George that he could be living in a large, double storied house complete with stables and a fine carriage. These material signs of success did not tempt him although he did admit that it sometimes crossed his mind. If he was inclined to go into business on his own account he would need to do that well away from Bendigo. But neither he or his wife and children would contemplate such a thing as a move away from his beloved Bendigo. He would miss the regular customers and the rapport that he enjoyed with them. To have a boss like Albert Bush was a wonderful and uncommon occurrence; there would never be any friction between labour and capital under such circumstances. George Bain was an active
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NLY a few days to go before a small town between Castlemaine and Maryborough again hosts its much anticipated music festival. Newstead Live 2016 will see the small Pyrenees Highway town double or treble its population as the town puts on concerts, workshops, Morris dancers, a festival choir, a traddisco and some world renowned traditional and contemporary singer-songwriters. The weekend of January 22-25 will see international headliners such as Vin Garbutt, Beth Patterson and Scott Cook display their virtuosity. They will be supported
by Australian artists including Greg Champion, Joe Dolce and the group, Dingoes Breakfast. Joining them will be young performer, Sadie, who recently released her first album at the Maldon Folk Festival. The town’s main intersection, Panmure and Lyons streets, will again be the place for jam sessions, where musicians, professionals and talented amateurs can strut their stuff. Children can get their festival headgear from Michael, the wandering balloonologist, and the Morris Dancers will clash their bells and sticks, and wave their hankies. In various venues around
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New guide out now AN essential item in any angler’s tackle box is the recently updated 2016 Recreational Fishing Guide. The guide, which is funded by recreational fishing licence fees, outlines the rules that currently apply and new ones introduced since the previous edition. Guides are available free from most tackle shops, department offices, or by ringing the Customer Service Centre on 136 186. Alternatively download the free app from the App Store or Goggle Play. Anglers are also reminded of Fisheries 24-hour 13 FISH (133 3474) reporting service to report any suspicious or illegal activity around our
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Free introductory sessions to fly fishing AS part of Bendigo’s Summer in the Parks program the Bendigo & District Fly Fishing Club are holding a “Come and Try” day at Crusoe Reservoir on Sunday, February 14 between 10am and 2pm. If you or anyone you know has had an interest in fly fishing but never had the chance to give it a go, now is your chance. The Bendigo & District Fly Fishing Club will supply all the gear so all you need to do
is show up on the day to give fly fishing a try. Learn how to cast, how to tie your own flies and where to fish locally. It’s a free event although you can support the Fly Fishing Club by joining them for a snag at their sausage sizzle on the day. If you’re interested in learning more about fly fishing check out the Bendigo & District Fly Fishing Club website: www.bdffc.weebly.com or find them on facebook.
HOMEWARD BOUND: Ian Campbell calls it a day after a session at Crusoe Reservoir. Photo GARRY PATERSON
Getting close to nature CRUSOE Reservoir just past Furness Street in Kangaroo Flat has become an increasingly popular destination for a range of activities especially during the long hot summer months. Ian Campbell of Kangaroo Flat generally gets out several times a week to Crusoe regardless of the season to wet a line with various levels of success. Redfin and rainbow trout are regularly targeted depending on the time of year, Ian says. “Last October I caught 14 redfin on yabbies in the one session up to two and a half pounds,” Ian said. Rainbow trout are also a regular addition to Ian’s creel with power bait proving irresistible to hungry trout. It was only recently Ian witnessed a decent sized golden
perch estimated to be more than one and a half kilograms being landed on a spinner bait from a shore-based angler along the main wall. Further afield, the 2016 Central Victorian Lure Casters Super Series casts off tomorrow, January 16 at Peppin Point, Lake Eildon, for what organisers hope is another successful season. The increasingly popular event provides a relaxed competition promoting catch and release lure fishing throughout central Victoria. This year’s season is currently scheduled for eight rounds at six venues within a couple of hours drive from Bendigo. All rounds consist of one to three fishing sessions of six to eight hours duration with either Murray cod or golden perch the target
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It’s the fit that counts GRAHAM Beet at The Athlete’s Foot, Bendigo, says it’s really important that shoes fit on the day not for sometime in the future. “Feet can change throughout the day depending on the weather and many other factors, so it’s a good idea to get a fitting from midday onwards after your feet have been active for some time,” Graham said. Graham also recommends bringing
in the socks you will be wearing to school, and inserts (orthotics) if you need to wear them. The Athlete’s Foot now has the latest in shoe-fitting technology with Fitzi; the world’s most sophisticated fitting analysis tool. Fitzi takes a video of your feet as you walk, highlighting the pressure points which assists The Athletes Foot team in finding the right shoe by foot type, taking into
consideration length, shape and width. One of the most popular shoe styles is The Athlete’s Foot Ascent Brand Apex, which has the comfort of a sport’s shoe mid-sole, available in multiple widths, fullgrain leather upper and comes with a six-month outer sole guarantee. The Athlete’s Foot, 293 to 295 Hargreaves Mall, Bendigo. Phone 5441 8064. www.theathletesfoot.com.au
Action: At Lansell Square these holidays. introductory session learning some of the finer points of this popular Asian martial art. “I loved it,” nineyear-old Harvey said. “It’s fun and teaches you self defence.” These free workshops will continue daily until Sunday before being replaced with a special Back to School Workshop
where children will have the chance to decorate their very own library bag, pencil case or calendar. The Back to School Workshops will run from Monday, January 18 through to Friday, January 22 between 11am and 2pm. Shoppers are also reminded that Lansell Square will be open
from 11am to 3pm this coming Australia Day, Tuesday January 26. Whether picking up some last minute groceries for a barbecue or taking time out for a coffee break, Lansell Square has customers’ shopping needs covered in one convenient location at 267 High Street, Kangaroo Flat. Knowledgeable: Graham Beet from the Athlete’s Foot.
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POPPY GRACE NIXON
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December 18, 2015 3908 grams
December 26, 2015
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Son of Narelle and
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Scott Woodford.
Lilly and Jorja.
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ZOE SUZANNE WATSON
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January 11, 2016
January 11, 2016
2582 grams
3203 grams
Daughter of Kristy
Daughter of Amanda
December 31, 2015
January 12, 2016
3650 grams
2986 grams
Daughter of Loretta
Daughter of Maddie
and Linden Cahill of
and Danny Patton of St
Eaglehawk. Sister for
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Richards and Evan
Flora Hill. Sister for
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Mary and Josiah,
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Willow and Isaac,
LILY KEA NORMAN
ELLA AMELIA WATSON
ELKE ELIZABETH WILLIAMS
OLIVIA MARIE GEORGEOS
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ALWYN BERT TRIMBLE
and Perry Watson of
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January 10, 2016
January 12, 2016
2984 grams
3750 grams
January 7, 2016 3500 grams Daughter of Ereeny
Daughter of Jade
Daughter of Meg Bennett
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and Adam Williams of
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Golden Square.
Spring Gully. Sister for Taj.
Sister for Lily and Steve.
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was born at
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St John of God
January 9, 2016
January 12, 2016
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3824 grams
Son of Virginia and Glenn
Son of Jessica Whatley
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and Murray Wearne
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of Marong.
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Quality work Alterations & Repairs Free quotes Ph Kevin 0421 397 960
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18SP Moutnain bike, w /baby seat, used twice $100 Ph 0439 348 564
DOG BEDS, Great range, great prices, at Top Dog Pet Supplies & Clearance Centre open Sat 9-4, 7 Ramsay Crt Kflat Ph 0474 313 861
Oaten, Pasture, Cereal, Straw. Delivery Available. Ph 0438 373 291
HAY 5x4 ROLLS
SAUCEPAN extra large with glass lid, EC $10 Ph 5443 2045
WINDOW Dressings /furnishings (new/avail) Ph 0450 044 728
SIEVED TOP SOIL
WROUGHT Iron outdoor table & chairs, EC $120 Cantilever 3m cream umbrella $140 Phone 0432 468 641
3 DRAWER chest of drawers, dark wood, in EC, $30 Ph 5441 6142 AIRLESS spray gun, classic 3000, spraychief $500 ono Phone 0409 189 795 ANTIQUE cedar chair. Pink upholstery, $100 Phone 5447 3563 BABY pram/stroller, Vector XT in Good cond $100 Ph 0427 443 731
BARK CHIPS
Beautify your garden, enrich your soil - make into compost, control weeds, get those worms working. All good for plant life. $120 per 5mtr Deliveries Bendigo. Ph 0424 731 777 BBQ (BUGG) Universal gas grill with cover & trolley - new, still in box $575 Ph 0409 401 925 BBQ, 3 burner Jumbuck trolly BBQ, GC, $99 ono Ph 0407 484 113 BBQ grill, round, as new, $20 Ph 5447 7050
BENDIGO 87-89 MIDLAND HWY www.centrestateselfstorage.com
BEDSIDE lamp, changes colours, religious figures $35 ono Ph 5447 8573
TILING
BED single ensemble, VGC $90 Ph 5443 2045
Thorp Tiling “You style it, I’ll tile it”
FLOOR & WALL TILING Ceramic & Porcelain Slate & Stone Waterproofing Silicon & Grout Screeding Feature Walls & Mosaic Outdoor Areas
Kyle 0421 255 044 www.thorptiling.com kylethorptiling@live.com.au
STONE MASONS 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
BILLIARD Cue CASE (Case only) Brand new $15 Ph 0450 044 728 BLOOD plums nice fruit $2.70 a kg Spring Gully Ph 5442 7069 BLUE tube bed, slats & single, GC $30 Ph 0466 269 948 BOOK Her Fathers Daughter, B.Henderson $5 Ph 0476 077 570 BRIGS & stratton lawn mower, 4yrs old $60 Ph 0413 418 542 BSE boys PE shorts, new, sz S $20 Ph 5444 2581 BSE polar jacket, sz 14, $20 Ph 5444 2581 BSE Wool Jumper, sz 10 /80cm $20 Ph 5444 2581 CARPET 3.15x3.37m approx VGC $100 Ph 0466 269 948 COFFEE Table, 46" long, EC $50 Ph 5447 3563
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JUDD’S TREE LOPPING Phone Leigh & Rob 0417 545 193 juddstreelopping@bigpond.com
DOUBLE bed mattress, excel cond $70 Ph 5441 1537 EASYCOOKER, original model, EC, complete $55 Ph 5447 8573 ECHO Brush cutter, fair condition, $65 Ph 0439 116 585 ELECTRIC adjustable massage bed, large single, perfect condition $650 ono Phone 0418 397 363 RYOBI Electric Hedge Trimmer, GC $40 Phone 5444 4336 ELECTROLUX front load washer/dryer, 7kg, good condition, $150 Phone 5446 8831 FIBREGLASS Kidney shaped fish pond $50 Phone 5447 0663 FILING cabinet, drawers, GC $60 5442 5552
4 Ph
FILING cabinet, 2 drawers, black, flat pack, brand new paid $230 sell $150, still in package Phone 5444 4336
CHEAP REDGUM SPLIT FIREWOOD
SUMMERTIME SPECIALS
TILL THE END OF FEB 12M TRUCK LOAD $1150 OR HALF TRUCK LOAD $600
For further details Phone Clint
0427 349 549
FIREWOOD
Murray River Red Gum 14m Split, $1300 Ph 0429 822 816
FIREWOOD
Top quality A Grade Redgum, Split or Blocks end of season sale $950 10 cubic metres, $500 5 cubic metres, Yellow Box also available Phone 0437 120 009 FOLD up bed, w/ mattress VGC $45 ono Ph 0466 269 948
HOOVER 5.5 washing Machine, working, $60 Ph 0439 348 564 KITCHEN double sink, w /flick mixer $80 Ph 0439 116 585 KITCHEN dresser, 1960's, incl metal bread box $95 5446 7914 LADIES Suit Portmans Blk XS as new $45 Ph 0410 130 025 LADIES Suit Tokito Blk XS as new $45 Ph 0410 130 025 LEAD Light corner TV unit, $49 Phone 0419 502 253 LEE Jeans, Mens denim 36" waist, $20 Ph 0419 359 695 LOOVER windows x 4, 6 pane $10 lot Phone 5446 1310 LOUNGE, 6 seater, 1970s retro style $100 lot Phone 0417 120 591
LUCERN HAY Rolls $130 Small Squares $10 Ph 0419 382 273 METAL bird bath, $60 Ph 0447 232 986 MOUNTAIN bike, Junior girls. $40 Ph 0427 443 731 OUTDOOR glass table + 4 chairs, $30 Ph 0439 348 564 OUTDOOR setting, large table 4 seats, solid wood, excellent condition $300 Ph 0407 311 409
With Manure $35 per/m delivered local 3m minimum. 6m & 10m avail. Bobcat & Excavator to hire. Ph 5446 7105 or 0428 507 846
SOIL
WANTED TO BUY
STANDARD lamp, timber, fabric shade VGC $15 Phone 5444 4336
For Fridges & Freezers, in GWO up to 25yrs. Washing Machines up to 7yrs old. Ph. 5441 1955
Compost with manures and straw mix. Can deliver Bendigo Ph 0427 304 600
STOOLS/Bedside tables (x2) $5 each Ph 0450 044 728 SUNBEAM verticle grill $10 Phone 5444 4336 TIMBER bedside chest of drawers, GC $20 Ph 5443 2045 TIMESHARE, The Beachhouse G/Coast, maintenance paid Aug 2016 $1500 neg Phone 5449 3488
PEA STRAW $9.00
TREADLE sewing Machine & cabinet $90 Ph 0447 232 986 TV Cabinet, low line, modern, 2mx 0.5m $100 Ph 0481 365 159
PETROL line trimmer, "Ozito" As new, EC, $40 Ph 5441 6142
TV entertainment unit, fits large tv/stereo $15 Ph 0417 120 591
PIANO Hapsburg, Hugo Wertheim, GC $300 Ph 0417 506 283
WALKING Stick, wooden, GC $5 Ph 5441 6142
WATER TANKS AND DRUMS
3300 lt $690. 5000 lt $860. 2000 lt $495 2500 lt Slimline $790. Drums 200lt $25.
www.ebsary.com.au 161 McIvor Hwy Ph 5443 6740
FOWLERS, old copper elec steriliser, works well $70 Ph 5442 5552
REPTILE heat mats x 2, + lamp, unused, $35 lot Phone 5446 1310
WHITE colonial, sliding door, two fixed side doors $95 5446 7914
Classifieds 1300 558 385
TREE LOPPING
SMITHS Quality tree and Stump Removal
Tree Maintenance • Stump Mulching Hire Travel Tower • Tree Pruning and Stump Grinding • Tip Truck & Woodchipper Hire • Free Quotes (no job too BIG or SMALL for the Smith Family team)
David Smith 0427 506 160 e: dsmith.trees@gmail.com
GARDEN STRAW $3 per bale Ph 0411 783 679 GARDEN Blower, JMC, works great $10 Ph 0419 502 253 GARDEN Hedger 18 volt, EC $15 Ph 0419 502 253
WANTED to Buy Caravan Up to $2000 cash Phone 0403 565 134
WANTED TO BUY
The Time Gallery Buy/Sell/Repair
Visit the shop at Bendigo Pottery Epsom or Phone John on 0405 210 020
GARAGE SALES
4594 CALDER HWY RAVENSWOOD Saturday10am-3pm Books Books Books All categories, private sale, some ex-library all good cond. under cover off-street parking
WATCH, Astina, black leather band, new in box, $20 Ph 0419 359 695
PORTABLE radio/CD player $15 Ph 5447 7050
FROZEN, Peppa Pig Tshirts, Boys school shorts & clothes, at Top Dog Pet Supplies & Clearance Centre open Sat 9-4, 7 Ramsay Crt Kflat Ph 0474 313 861
PH 5440 2514 37 - 39 View St BENDIGO 3550
Always buying scrap gold & jewelry
FOWLERS, jars $30 for a dozen Ph 5442 5552
DISABILITY home equipment, $35ea Enquiries: 0417 120591
WANTED to buy annex 16ft + 18ft up to $200 Ph 0403 565 134
TOP SOIL
DANIELLE Steel Books x3 $5 Ph 0476 077 570
FRIDGES
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Lawn soil $30 p/m Garden Soil $40 p/m, includes local delivery 4, 6 and 10m avail. Garden rocks also avail. Phone 0418 306 548 or 0428 100 770
POOL table with balls and 2 cues, $100 Ph 0427 443 731
and Freezers. Top brands from $195. Fully recond, 6 mths wty. 283 High St, G/Sq. Ph. 5441 1955
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All types of clocks & watches
FOOT Spa, Mistral, New. $15 Ph 5447 7050
DINING setting, 4 seater, timber, excellent condition $150 Phone 0432 468 641
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TOMATOES Sauce & table tomatoes. Pick up or delivery. Enquires Phone 0403 434 774
TRADITIONAL Bookcase, 1m x 1m, dark pine $50 Ph 0481 365 159
PIGS Ears, Puppy lamb & Beef bones, full range of rawhide treats, at Top Dog Pet Supplies & Clearance Centre open Sat 9-4, 7 Ramsay Crt Kflat Ph 0474 313 861
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TRACTORS & farm machinery wanted. Going or not, cash paid, Ph 0429 393 221
TOMATOES
PADDED metal chairs (x3) $90 lot Ph 0447 232 986
Straw $8 Min 12 bales Free delivery or pick up Bendigo Ph 0427 304 600
CASH
(Sauce) from $8 box Can deliver Bendigo Ph 0400 779 774
CROCHET & Macrame patt $10 lot. Will seperate Ph 0476 077 570
TREE LOPPING
TREE REMOVAL & MAINTENANCE
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FOR SALE
Cat Enclosures A fun, safe way for your cat to enjoy the outdoors. Free quotes to suit your budget.
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STRATHFIELDSAYE RD STRATHFIELDSAYE Sat & Sun 9am-3pm Lots of items NO EARLY BIRDS PLEASE
HELM ST KANGAROO FLAT Saturday 8am-1pm Combined sale, fishing, camping, homewares & more. No Early Birds
Call Jim 0429 866 630 www.byers.net.au
FOR SALE Store Well with Stilwell
Containers to suit all yourr needs!
GAZEBO'S x 2, 4m x 3m $20 lot Phone 5446 1310
FORLE SA
GIRLS/ Ladies mountain bike, with extras, GC, $45 ono Ph 5447 8573
ROWE ST GOLDEN SQAURE Saturday 8am-2pm Baby change table, toys, antique school desk, bric a brac, dance gear
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CLEARING SALES FINAL ANTIQUE & COLLECTABLE CLEARING SALE SAT 16th & SUN 17th 10am-2pm 58 RAGLAN ST WHITE HILLS No Early Birds Please Huge variety something for everyone. EVERYTHING MUST GO
BENDIGO ANTIQUE AND ESTATE AUCTIONS 116 Hattam Street, Golden Square ENTRIES ARE INVITED For our next antique and collectables auction
GOLD club set, with bag & buggy, $50 Ph 0419 359 695
Containers can be custom fitted with shelves, benches, windows, side doors, electricity, insulation & air-conditioning.
HALL stand, timber and beautiful $95 5446 7914
51 Ryalls Lane, Strathfieldsaye. • Ph 5439 5512 • Mob 0409 957 014
View containers at:
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
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LIVESTOCK
LIVESTOCK
CHIHUAHUAS 3M, 1F Vacc, Micro, Wormed, Parents on site, $800 ea Ph 5468 7417 or 0458 543 528. M/C 956000005578946, 5427397, 5585335, 4051847 FREE to good home, Kittens x 2, Healthy, House trained, Cute. Ph 0468 400 173
YOUNG FERRETS for sale, Bucks & Does, $25 each Ph 0409 161 131
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$23
SILKIES
1300 558 385
YOUNG Budgies, nice colours, $15 each Phone 0407 856 989
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LIVESTOCK
MECHANICS
SCRAP METAL WANTED
VOLVO MERCEDES BENZ BMW VOLKSWAGON PEUGOT
Cars, trucks, tractors, tin, wire, white goods etc. Phone 5474 3237 or 0427 312 146.
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
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TIMING BELTS Affordable timing belt replacements 25 years qualified experience Mobile Mechanic PH 0400 290 789
$3.00 per line
(5 LINE MINIMUM)
1300 558 385
SPECIAL BIRTHDAY ECKS RW CHcar complete c omplete care e M $8&8Service FROrepairs Mechanical ARY auto electrical airU conditioning N OR JAdiscounts Fpensioner
Neutered Male, 3 Year 1 Month Pepe Le Pew……… What a handsome man. He has lovely long fur that will need a weekly brush. He is happy in the company of other cats and would make a wonderful addition to any family.
DMH Desexed male, 3 Years
CARS WANTED
Cash offered. Phone 0417 334 009.
WRECKING Ford Holden VPVRVSVTVXVYVZ Can EFELNFAUBABF
deliver Ph: 0491 103 563
Charlie
English Staffordshire Bull Terrier
To advertise in this section please call 1300 558 385
WRECKING
LOST YOUR DOG OR CAT?
Piper Lane, East Bendigo
Mon-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun & Pub Hols 10am-12pm www.rspcavic.org.au
CARAVANS & TRAILERS
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.
CARAVANS & TRAILERS
LMCT 10769
VEHICLES WANTED TO BUY JAYCO Expander Outback 16.49, Full annex, Air con, M/wave, Queen + Dbl bed, Excellent cond, $30,000 Ph 0429 353 946
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
TRAILER 6x4, VGC $450 Ph 5443 1710 or 0401 915 906
FREE REMOVAL OF UNWANTED VEHICLES
TRAILERS
6 x 4 $590. 8 x 5 tandem $2,190. 161 McIvor Hwy
www.ebsary.com.au WINDSOR 18ft caravan, dual wheel, awning, 3way fridge, innerspring matress, good clean cond, $10,990 Ph 0419 886 637
BENDIGO CARAVAN BOAT STORAGE 64 Furness Street, Kangaroo Flat Call Ian Thompson
(03) 5447 1785 0409 147 373 www.bendigocaravanstorage.com.au
MOTOR BIKES
A.M. Hyett Motorcycles BIKES SOLD, TRADED & RECYCLED Spares and accessories. See Michael and John 67-69 Bridge Street, Bendigo 3550
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
$2,990
$3,990 990
2004 Holden Wagon Cruze, 5sp man, A/C,RW cond, 128'ks, 12 mths reg, (TZS928) $5500 Phone 0418 506 208
FDY 672
TSM 994
GLXi auto hatch with only 177,000kms.
Automatic, matic, air bags, only 180,000kms. RWC and driveaway.
HOLDEN Acclaim, VS 95, Auto. Runs Well. Roo bar, T/bar, Exc tyres, 230'ks, No RWC $500 Ph 54484676 (NMR-142)
2003 MITSUBISHI LANCER VRI SPORTS
2001 FORD AU III FAIRMONT DUAL FUEL
$3,990
$3,990
SIA 698
SXT 182
5 speed manual with body kit. Won’t last.
Last of the AU series. Fairmont features with gas economy. Locally owned.
2001 SUZUKI IGNIS WAGON N
KIA SPORTAGE 4X4 SUV UV
$3,990 90
$3,990 90
YLV 291 1
TIP 725
Nice little runaround at a budget price.
Great little SUV priced i d ffor a quick easy sale.
HOLDEN VZ COMMODORE WAGON
HOLDEN VECTRA AUTO HATCH
$5,990
$5,990
MGE 720
TEZ 776
DRIVE AWAY INC RWC
HOLDEN Rodeo dual cab 1987, tub ute, unreg $700 V055033P Phone 5442 6937 SUZUKI Baleno, sedan, auto, a/c, p/s, 97,000kms, new timing belt, EC, RWC, PLK-339 $4990 ono Ph 0428 949 430 or 5447 9209 TOYOTA Hilux Turbo Diesel, bullbar, Side rails + steps, Tbar, D/lights, lift kit, 155'ks, $28,000 Ph 0428 151 636 (IBW 70V)
ANY UTE DUAL CAB 4X2 OR 4X4 IMMEDIATE CASH
DRIVE AWAY INC RWC
DRIVE AWAY INC RWC
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2005 FORD BA 2 FAIRMONT
$5,990 990
$5,990
YQZ 493
CFM 467
Only 170,000kms, 70,000kms, airbags and more. Bargain at this price.
Nicely maintained Fairmont with only 170,000kms. A credit to previous local owner.
HOLDEN RODEO TURBO DIESEL 4X4
2006 HYUNDAI TUSCON AUTO SUV
$6,990
$7,990
ZHR 409
TZO 666
MOTOR CAR TRADER REG 1998 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.
$25 NISSAN PULSAR HATCH Auto, a/c, p/s, tinted windows, alloys, low kms. ABC111. $18,000. Ph 5442 1646
LMCT 4761. Licenced second hand dealer.
Email mhyett1952@yahoo.com.au
DRIVE AWAY INC RWC
2007 MITSUBISHI 380 ES AUTO SEDAN
Open 9.00am-5.30pm Mon-Sat / 10.00am-5.30pm Sun
Ph: 5442 2523 SMS: 0411 627 348
DRIVE AWAY INC RWC
VACC PRE PURCHASE INSPECTIONS ROADWORTHY CERTIFICATES
FOR 4 WEEKS LocalClassifieds
with photo
DRIVE AWAY INC RWC
Only 160,000kms, air bags, cruise Lowered , nice mags roof racks and tow bar. Good looking wagon. and more.
LMCT 9270
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$30
DRIVE AWAY WAY AY INC RWC C
P: 5448 3855
ADVERTISE YOUR CAR
NISSAN PULSAR HATCH Auto, a/c, p/s, tinted windows, alloys, low kms. ABC111. $18,000. Ph 5442 1646
USED CAR BARGAINS at BUDGET PRICES 2002 TOYOTA CAMRY CONQUEST QUEST AUTO SEDAN
Jamie Hackett Motors Ph 5446 8635
Wrecking all Makes & Models We buy any car or ute Come see your local strippers
CLASSIFIEDS • 25
MITSUBISHI AUTO LANCER HATCH
Local Classifieds WANTED
THE RSPCA IS THE POUND FOR THE BENDIGO CITY COUNCIL.
5441 2209
2001 Holden Astra city TS, manual, beautifully presented, always garaged, RJV-675 $3990 ono Ph 0417 719 197
Repairing manual gearbox, transfer case & diffs. Phone Phill 0434 145 485
Ph Keith 5443 3304 0417 537 497 9a adam st quarry hill
ADOPT-A-PET OPT A
I am an extremely lovely boy; I like to consider myself a lap dog even though I have trouble fitting on a lap. I would be best suited to a single dog home as I’m not very interested in other dogs. I just want you all to myself. I would be best suited to a home with high School aged kids and would do well living in a home where there is always someone with me as I get a bit anxious when left alone.
THOMPSON AUTOMOTIVE
Services from $99 Brakes from $99 Timing belts are a specialty 25 Years Experience PH 0400 290 789
WRECKING
AUTO
Service & Repair Specialists Jamie Hackett Motors Ph 5446 8635
MECHANICS
MECHANICS
Boarding Kennel & Cattery
Pepe Le Pew
CAR PARTS
MOBILE MECHANIC
FOR 4 WEEKS Young & healthy from $20 each Ph 5436 1373
www.bendigoweekly.com.au
1300 558 385
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t SUV Twin cab turbo diesel 4x4 in a rare Lovely auto immaculate throughout. tray. Hard to beat at this price.
2006 VW JETTA FSI TURBO O
2005 MAZDA 3 AUTO
$7,990 990
$9,990
N XO 91J
NG 3500
DRIVE AWAY INC RWC
DRIVE AWAY INC RWC
Only 113,000kms 3 000k bby one local owner since Only 82,000kms, immaculate, 6 air new service history, auto, leather and more. bags and lovely to drive. Won’t last!
2007 TOYOTA HILUX SUPER R CAB AUTO
JAYCO STARCRAFT 17 FOOT VAN
$16,990
$9,990 90 DRIVE AWAY AY Y INC RWC
DRIVE AWAY INC RWC
4655367
4 BERTH
SR model el V6 auto with next year rego.
Immaculate throughout, too many features to list.
MICHIE ST MOTORS
35 Michie St, Elmore • LMCT 8889 • Phone Ian: 0458 747 712
26 • SPORT
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SPORT
DETERMINED: Kelsey Griffin has performed. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN.
In-form Griffin shows true spirit have very little influence on the first half of the season, and I hoped she would eventually get back to her best.” However, Kelsey’s immediate, and prolonged, impact has taken everyone by surprise. “She has shown just how big a champion she is,” Pritchard said. “From our first game she has been itching to get out there and she has performed well above expectation all year. “Other teams see her as their biggest threat and have thrown everything at her defensively, trying whatever they can to try and nullify her.” Kelsey is in careerbest form and is one of five season-MVP favorites, averaging 16.8 points, 9.7 rebounds and two assists
per game while shooting 80 per cent from the foul line. All those stats are better than any of her other WNBL seasons. Kelsey’s season stats are also impressive at league level. She is second in league for offensive rebounds with 59. The only player
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is fifth in average points per game, third in the league for steals and equal fourth for blocks. “There aren’t too many players who are having as good an all-round season as Kelsey is,” Pritchard said. “We are confident sitting out last WNBA
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with more rebounds than her this year is teammate Gabrielle Richards, who leads the league with 62. Kelsey is second in the league for defensive rebounds, second for overall rebounds,and third for rebounds per game. She currently sits fourth on the points tally,
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WHEN Bendigo Bank Spirit coach Simon Pritchard started the 2015/2016 Women’s National Basketball League season, he wasn’t sure what star forward Kelsey Griffin would offer him. The two-time Wattle Valley WNBL Grand Final MVP injured her hip in the first game of the WNBA season, an injury which forced the star player to sit out the entire year. “I knew she would be itching to get back on the court, but I expected to hopefully ease her into the season,” Pritchard said. “It wouldn’t have surprised me if an interrupted pre-season resulted in her taking her time to achieve match fitness. “I planned for her to
season has given her body a great rest, and she will only get better in the last part of the season. “Spirit fans can be assured the longer this season goes, the better Kesley is going to get, which is saying something given the season she has had to date.”
Hamilton to ride in Tour Down Under FRESH from a stunning ride to secure the Under 23 Men’s Cycling Australia road race championship, Bendigo cyclist Chris Hamilton has been named in the Team UniSA – Australia line up to compete on the world stage at the Santos Tour Down Under. Hamilton was crowned the 2016 under 23 national road champion in Buninyong on Sunday, having claimed the 2015 under 23 national criterium title at Buninyong. The classy rider, who also spends a lot of his time on the mountain bike, showed his speed in the finishing straight to hold off Lucas Hamilton and claim the highly sought after green and gold jersey. “It’s pretty surreal, I don’t think it’s sunk in yet,”
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Hamilton said immediately after his win. “I thought the criterium win was pretty cool last year, but to come out with another jersey, it is unbelievable. “A lot of people who I look up to are amongst the winners of this event, I know that much,” added Hamilton, on what it means to add his name to the under 23 road race honour roll which has been won by the likes of Rohan Dennis, Simon Gerrans and Caleb Ewan. “I was feeling pretty good. Obviously Lucas, Miles (Scotson) and Callum (Scotson) were some of the strong ones there. Everyone’s attacking each other, but I had a strong few boys backing me up and was able to save my
legs a little bit and dug in on the climb, and managed to bring back the leaders and took it from there,” Hamilton said. “We’ve always known each other through cycling but we were never really that close. Both being from country Victoria so we do see each other every now and then.” “Lucas came up to me with two laps to go and said do you want to give this a crack and do this climb together. Lucas is definitely the strongest climber. So I thought yep, let’s do this.” As Chris and Lucas Hamilton (no relation) started the final five kilometres they had 30 seconds on their closest chase group, and coming in to the finish it was Lucas Hamilton who was on the
front but the wily Bendigo based rider took over with 200m remaining and held on to the line. A frantic chase saw five riders closing in on the duo in the finishing straghit but were unable to close the gap. Praising the depth of talent in this year’s UniSAAustralia team, South Australian Tourism Minister Leon Bignell said the team’s quality was testament to the high calibre of cycling talent in Australia. “The Santos Tour Down Under is thrilled once again to welcome a team of Aussie contenders to compete on the world stage,” he said. The team for 2016 also includes Steele von Hoff, Neil van der Ploeg, Sean Lake, Pat Lane, Lucas Hamilton and Patrick Shaw.
Swim championships underway MORE than 700 of country Victoria’s finest young swimmers will take to the water in Bendigo this weekend as part of the 2016 Victorian Country swimming championships. One of Swimming Victoria’s premier annual events, many dignitaries and VIPs will be in attendance including Swimming Victoria president, Paul Malcolm, chief executive officer Gillian O’Mara and other members of the Swimming Victoria board. Competition starts at 9am
today, and continues throughout the weekend, with 108 events to be contested by the end of the carnival on Sunday afternoon. Heats will be swum each morning, leading to the top eight qualifiers in each event racing in what are expected to be closely fought finals every afternoon. Competitors will race in all strokes over distances ranging from 50-metres through to 400-metre races. Competition is expected to be fierce but friendly between rival
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clubs. Another good showing is expected from the powerhouse Traralgon club, who have been the benchmark for the competition in recent years. The Gippsland team is expected to face a run for its money from local club Bendigo East, as well as the Geelong, Warrnambool and Ballarat clubs. The Bendigo region will also be strongly represented by Bendigo Hawks Aquatic, Kangaroo Flat and Echuca.
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Thrilling clashes in BDCA not out) and Scott Johnson (16) saw the Dogs cruise to 1/97 from 23.2 overs. At Poyser Motors Oval, Bendigo United captain Ben Gunn put on a masterclass to lead the Redbacks to an easy win over bottom-side Huntly North Epsom and give United two consecutive wins heading into its round nine clash with Golden Square. Batting first, Gunn was part of a 140-run opening stand with Wayne Fidler before he was dismissed. Gunn smashed 110 of those runs off just 67 balls in a hitting showcase that included 14 fours and four sixes at the wide expanses at Huntly. Fidler added 54 off 87, the everreliable Heath Behrens made 60 off 68, and Leigh McDermott smashed four sixes in a quickfire 31 to see United finish on 7/292. Gunn then claimed 2/11 with the ball off six overs to add to a stellar day and Marcus Smalley also took two scalps as the Power struggled to 7/126 from their 45 overs to slump to another heavy defeat. Kangaroo Flat’s Jake Klemm also made a century as Kangaroo Flat defeated Bendigo in a twilight fixture at N8Health Oval. Goers spinner Brett Andrews opened the bowling and was able to restrict the Roos to a slow start, including bowling Daniel Barber for four, but then Josh Newlan and Klemm took a hold and added 185 for the second wicket before Newlan was caught off Bailey Goodwin for 88 off 117 balls. Klemm finished with 102 off 122 including eight boundaries. Bendigo stumbled out of the blocks in reply, losing its first three wickets for just 11 runs before Nathan Fitzpatrick (59 off 70) and Alex Pear-
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GOLDEN Square got its Bendigo District Cricket Association campaign back on track with a thumping win over Eaglehawk in their one-day round eight clash. The Borough won the toss and elected to bat on what looked to be a fair deck at Wade Street, but that was about where the good fortune ended for the visitors. Andrew Smith was first to go when he was caught by Scott Trollope off the bowling of Josh Blencowe, and when Aaron Monro was cleaned up by Trollope with 38 runs on the board, the collapse began. Anthony West was dismissed for 11 without adding to the score, captain Corey Jacobs was claimed by Trollope for a duck, and Brodie Hawke followed suit to leave Eaglehawk at 5/47. Josh Collinson (27) and young gun Jordan Shelton (21) dug in before a diving Grant Connelly made the play of the day, taking a spectacular catch to dismiss Collinson at midwicket off the bowling of Bulldogs spinner Liam Smith with the score at 6/89. Shelton was then run out before Smith drew Cam McGlashan down the crease with a flighted delivery that saw him stumped by keeper Scott Johnson. Cobi Hansen and Shaun Knott were cleaned up shortly after as the Hawks were sent to the dressing rooms for a paltry 96 from 34 overs. Trollope was outstanding for the Dogs with 4/12 from seven overs, while Smith added 3/30 from his nine overs. Square made light work of the run chase, only losing Luke Baird for a duck as Hamish Schumacher (69
CENTURY BOUND: Jake Klemm performs in a twilight match. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN son took control to add 94 for the fourth wicket. Aside from that duo, only Mark Ryan and Craig Pearce reached double figures as the Goers were bowled out for 159 from 35 overs, Nathan Hamblin leading the charge with four wickets for the Roos.
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