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By peter kennedy

THE City of Greater Bendigo council will use what it describes as the overwhelmingly positive findings of a major survey of households participating in the trial of an organics collection service to plan the introduction and implementation of a city-wide service in 2016/17. Presentation and Assets director Darren Fuzzard said 2761 households were included in the survey area covering parts of Strathdale, East Bendigo, Kennington, North Bendigo and White Hills, and that about 45 per cent of those households had responded to the recent survey about the service. “We are pretty excited about that in the first place. It’s a fantastic response because it gives us great data to be able to help inform council’s ultimate decision about what is the service that they will want to roll out,” he said. Households in the trial area have used a new 240-litre green lid organics bin, a kitchen caddy, a supply of compostable caddy liners and a guide to the council’s Organic, Recycling and Waste Services featuring collection date calendars and other important information to help them deal with the trial service, since it began in September. Mr Fuzzard said about three quarters of respondents found the organics bin either very easy or at least easy to use, and that the survey results would help guide the future direction of

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waste and organics collections across the municipality. “Our objective is to get organics out of the landfill,” he said. “That is the primary objective and we are starting with households at the moment. We know that there’s organics in the commercial waste stream as well but this is focusing on trying to get it out of the households.” He said the trial was about getting people aware and interested in the im-

“Our objective is to get organics out of the landfill” pact of organics on the environment and also on their hip pocket. “And also in the long term the cost that is attached to putting organics in a landfill is significant already and it’s only going to increase in the event that it’s actually allowed to happen.” Managing both the residual waste and the food waste that create smells were the biggest challenges emerging from the trial. “I think that’s probably been the biggest challenge for everyone in the area, especially over the summer months,” Mr Fuzzard said.

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Lease team for hospital BENDIGO Hospital Project consortium Exemplar Health has appointed Colliers International to coordinate the new hospital’s retail outlet and conference centre leasing. Colliers International executive Travis Hurst will work with Exemplar Health chief executive Michele Morrison to coordinate and promote the tenancy opportunities both locally and nationally. The $630 million Bendigo Hospital Project is a Victorian government private public partnership (PPP) being delivered by Exemplar Health, a consortium comprising Lend Lease, Capella Capital, Siemens and Spotless. “We are very pleased to be appointed as leasing agents on behalf of Exemplar Health,” Mr Hurst said. “This is an outstanding opportunity for experienced vendors with the capacity and vision to operate within a thriving hospital precinct.” Mr Hurst said the quality tenants selected would bring added community benefits to the Victorian government’s extensive Bendigo Hospital Project, as part of a successful bid for the construction of the development by Exemplar Health. “We are seeking interest from

a range of tenants, as there are eight separate retail outlets available throughout the new hospital,” he said. “These include experienced food vendor, café, gift shop, newsagent and convenience store operators. We are also seeking professional operators for the hospital’s 480-square metre conference facility, another outstanding opportunity at this regional site.” Ms Morrison said Exemplar Health was committed to ensuring tenants deliver tangible benefits to consumers. She said that the conscious connection between the health of patients, staff and community and the food served at the new hospital would be a priority in the selection process. “We are particularly interested in seeing a range of nutritional food being offered from vendors operating within the hospital to further support Bendigo Health’s vision for a healthy community.” For more information about the Bendigo Hospital Project go to www.bendigohospitalproject.org. au. To register your business interest log onto www.bendigohospitalprojectretail.icn.org.au by April 19, 2016. AUSTRALIAN Bureau of Statistics

COMING ALONG: The hospital has announced a leasing partner. figures released this week have confirmed new home building approvals record their strongest ever year during 2015. Housing Industry Association economist Shane Garrett said 232,078 new homes received approval for construction in 2015. ‘’This is 13.7 per cent higher than 2014’s remarkable result and is head and shoulders above every calendar year on record,” Mr Garrett said. “However, the expansion during 2015 was not balanced across the market segments. While multi-unit approvals saw growth of 30.2 per cent, detached house approvals inched up by just 1.0 per cent over the year. “Today’s data are proof of an exceptional 2015. More importantly, they add to the body of evidence pointing to the start of a downturn in activity. During the December 2015 quarter, total approvals fell by 4.0 per cent compared with the previous three month period and multi-units

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V/Line chaos hits students By Joel Peterson

THE continuing disruptions to V/Line train services are causing chaos for commuters and students alike, with the free travel on V/Line trains set to end on Monday. The state government announced on Thursday that free train travel would cease as of the first service on Monday, and it was implementing a service plan for the next five weeks with only 80 per cent of services running. The service changes, which see coaches replacing a number of train services along the Bendigo corridor, have had the added effect of disrupting students returning to schools this week. Bendigo Senior Secondary College students travelling from as far down the line as Gisborne have been among those hit by the changes. “We have a number of students attending BSSC who travel up the train line from as far away as Gisborne,” BSSC principal Dale Pearce said. “I’m aware that there are currently disruptions to the normal train timetable and that some students may consequently be arriving late at school. “Whilst it is inconvenient, I trust that this will only be a temporary issue. “The college will make whatever arrangements are necessary in the short

term to support students who might be arriving late for reasons beyond their control.” The service changes have been due to an ongoing wheel wear issue with V/ Line’s VLocity fleet of trains, manufactured by Bombardier. Work to install track detection devices on metropolitan level crossings, which will allow restrictions on VLocity trains to be lifted, will be conducted. A Traralgon line train went through a level crossing without triggering the detection system earlier this month. The government is also investigating the cause of the wheel wear issues that have plagued the fleet, some trains only months old. “We can’t fix this problem overnight, but we are doing what we can to acknowledge the disruption and provide certainty for passengers,” public transport minister Jacinta Allan said. “This interim, stable service plan means people can plan their travel, their appointments and their lives with greater confidence, even if not all services are running as they should. “From Monday, normal fare arrangements will return for V/Line trains and regular V/Line coach services, but train-replacement coaches will continue to be free, until the broader issues affecting services are resolved.”

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Snap up a selfie with Marilyn BENDIGO likes it hot, following the unveiling of an eightmetre high Marilyn Monroe sculpture in Rosalind Park on Tuesday. The 15-tonne sculpture, by Seward Johnson, was transported from the USA and has been installed in Bendigo for the

Bendigo Art Gallery’s Marilyn Monroe exhibition. An official celebration marking the arrival of the Forever Marilyn sculpture will be held tomorrow at Rosalind Park from 10am, and will feature 1950s fashion, dance and music in tribute of the silver screen

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The second annual Bendigo’s Biggest Afternoon Teal event will be held on February 24 at the Bendigo Town Hall. After the overwhelming success of the inaugural event Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month organisers are working towards a bigger event in 2016. More than 400 women spent an hour learning about the symptoms of ovarian cancer and how to support each other. Committee member and ovarian cancer ambassador for Bendigo, Lisa Smith said it was the

biggest Afternoon Teal event in Australia. “We believe it’s the biggest single women’s health event in Bendigo,” she said. “Tickets are just $25 to attend and $15 for pensioners, Virtual Attendee tickets are available again this year for $25 so even if you can’t make it to the event, you can still contribute and be recognised as a supporter. “We are working hard to make this event accessible for everybody – employers can help by scheduling a late lunch

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Memorabilia lost in club rooms fire

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CLUB rooms at Eaglehawk’s Albert Roy Reserve were gutted by fire early yesterday morning, causing an estimated $300,000 worth of damage with initial investigations treating the fire as suspicious. Four CFA crews from Eaglehawk, Bendigo and Golden Square attended the scene at 4.20am on Thursday morning to find the building fully alight. Although firefighters were able to save some memorabilia, Scots Baseball Club described the loss as “a terrible blow to our club and the association” in a Facebook post. Eaglehawk firefighter Brittany Maskell said crew were able to bring the blaze under control in about 30 minutes. “There was quite a bit of furniture inside and memorabilia on the walls which was destroyed unfortunately,” she said. “But our crews were able to rescue some of it from a mezzanine area.” Fire investigators were at the scene yesterday, however the cause of the blaze has not yet been determined. This came as another fire in Ea-

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glehawk destroyed a portable classroom on Market Street on Monday night. The likely cause of the blaze was an electrical fault. CFA district two operations operator Trent McKinnon said there had

been a number of fires in the Bendigo region over recent weeks. “There has been a number of fires, and they are all being investigated,” he said. “Any matter that needs to be will be referred on to the police.”

Households involved in the trial have received fortnightly residual waste and fortnightly organics collections, and Mr Fuzzard said council had received strong feedback from 161 people who weren’t happy with changes to a fortnightly collection for residual waste who were concerned about odour. The survey results show volume has been a problem for only a small group of people, and that volume attached to fortnightly services seem to be manageable for just about everybody. Data obtained from the survey shows that the average organics bin weight was 13.3 kilograms, compared to 11.5kg for the recycling bin and 12kg for the household garbage bin. The introduction of an organics collection across the municipality was a primary initiative of the waste and resource management strategy adopted unanimously by councillors in 2014. Material collected by contractors Biomix throughout the trial has been sent to a site in Stanhope as part of a con-

tract expected to last five years. “The reason for that is that currently because we want to get all of the organics out of the waste stream that makes it more complex,” Mr Fuzzard said, adding there were no current providers in the area who can take both food and green waste. In the long term, Mr Fuzzard said council wants efforts to be made to develop a local market where organic resources collected could become something that comes back into the local economy through jobs or some other facility. Mr Fuzzard said a fortnightly waste and fortnightly organics collection service would be expected to cost ratepayers an extra $35 a year, while if council opted for one household collection to be fortnightly and the other weekly, households would face a bill of an extra $63 a year. Organics project officer Bridgette McDougall said households who could demonstrate their ability to manage all organics “on property”could be eligible for an exemption from the collection service.

Sculpture set for hospital Acknowledging the place of public art in great cities, member for Bendigo West Maree Edwards this week announced the artist whose sculpture will be commissioned for the new Bendigo Hospital. When the announcement was made at the Bendigo Art Gallery, the winning entrant, Sydney artist Louis Pratt, said he was thrilled that his design had been selected. A selection panel made up of representatives of Bendigo Health, Exemplar Health, Bendigo Art Gallery, Oculus and the Department of Health and Human Services was formed to judge the entries. The commission valued at some $300,000 has been funded by the Bendigo Art Gallery and the hospital consortium Exemplar Health. Mr Pratt said his submission responded to a particular brief which was to design a sculpture which was therapeutic in nature. The process of artist selection was by invitation from the Bendigo Art Gallery. It was a six-month selection process, with the selection “brief” highlighting the importance of the sculpture’s location – within specifically designed therapeutic gardens, at the public entrance to the new regional hospital. AdvErtiSEMEnt

“Titled Alchemy, the sculpture will sit in the forecourt of the hospital,” Mr Pratt said. “It will be made of glass and consist of two life-size figures of a man and a woman. “Using 3D technology and special lighting, the figures will appear to be suspended in rippling water. ”There is also the intention that they (the figures) represent different stages of healing.” Exemplar Health chief executive Michele Morrison said her organisation considered the artwork as a gift to the hospital. “It will be an iconic work of art to uniquely identify the new hospital, and the region it serves,” she said. “The arts should be a part of everyday life, and with this installation within the forecourt of the hospital, the public is able to experience how art can enhance everyday experiences.” Maree Edwards said the new hospital is expected to be completed by the end of the year and open to patients in early 2017. - Dianne Dempsey art w orks : L ouis Pratt’s work will grace the new hospital. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

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Liberals choose Purcell cludes standing for parliament in the ACT seat of Brindabella in 2004, and Ms Purcell has also worked as an adviser to the National’s Bendigo-based Senator Bridget McKenzie. Speaking on ABC Radio this week, Ms Purcell said she was proud to be part of Malcolm Turnbull’s team, and that she was thrilled and excited at the challenges that lay ahead. “For me, it’s about my core values and what I believe in and what I stand for and what the Liberal Party stands for and that’s more important,” she said. She cited jobs and the economy as big issues for the people of

local people and what their concerns were throughout the region. “There are many different issues in many different parts of the

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electorate from the rural areas almost down to the urban fringe in the south… One of the first things I will be doing is getting out there, talking to people, listening and trying to get a real sense of what they think and what they want from their representative rather than me telling them my own

opinion,” Ms Purcell said. One high profile betting site has Ms Purcell at $7.50 to win the affections of livestock farmer Julz on The Farmer Wants a Wife, and the more generous odds of $41 if she can do the double by winning both the seat of Bendigo and her farmer’s heart. “Labor incumbent Lisa Chesters won’t be losing too much sleep over Purcell’s nomination, but if the former Bundy girl can melt the hearts of voters in the same way she is melting the hearts of viewers of the hit Channel 9 show then she is every chance of causing a major upset,” sportsbet. com.au’s Ben Bulmer said.

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Leading the way at La Trobe Student leaders from five La Trobe University campuses converged on Bendigo this week for the first Student Leadership Conference. Many of the university’s students gathered to learn how best to represent their peers in 2016. La Trobe Student Union general manager Peter Hughes said the conference would support student leaders to create an inclusive campus culture. “Student leaders are a great resource for tapping into grass roots student opinion and giving a voice to student views within the university,” he said. Mr Hughes said the benefits to students who devoted time to their La Trobe community were also great. “Leaders in student organisations get great hands-on experience working as a team member, setting and achieving goals and running events,” he said. “They also gain real insight into the management and governance of their own student organisations, which are business entities in their own right. “I think student leaders can gain

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MALDON resident Megan Purcell has been confirmed as the endorsed Liberal Party candidate for the seat of Bendigo at the next federal election. Ms Purcell is a communications consultant, Army Reserve member and a contestant on reality TV show The Farmer Wants a Wife. The 32-year-old also owns and operates a homewares store in Maldon, and is a long time member of the Liberal Party. She has also served as a board member at the Maldon Hospital, Zonta International, and the Maldon and District Community Bank. Her political experience in-

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CONFERRING: Robert Stephenson with George Natuilagilagi, Deb Hall, Tyler Shaw, Nathan Croft and Calin Harvie. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN more than a degree by contributing to and shaping their university community. Hopefully taking on a leadership role helps set their sights a little higher on what they hope to achieve at university and beyond.” The three-day conference includes sessions on board governance, legalities, advocating for change and the importance of social activities. Former student and Bendigo entrepreneur Jayson Tayeh gave the

keynote address. Other speakers included university leaders, student association presidents, lawyers and career coaches. The conference is an initiative of the Bendigo Student Association, La Trobe Student Union and Wodonga Student Association. It aims to provide equal professional development opportunities to student leaders across the university’s city and regional campuses.

AUSTRALIA’S longest running community based sports awards program will this month officially launch a new initiative aimed at supporting local up and coming athletes. Bendigo Sports Star committee chairman Wendy James this week confirmed proceeds from ticket sales for this year’s Sports Star awards night, to be held on Friday, February 26, would be directed towards funding and supporting the Bendigo Sports Star Foundation, a new program established to provide local athletes with much needed funding and support towards developing and achieving their sporting goals, and creating the next generation of champions. “We plan to further grow and develop the Sports Star Foundation, with the assistance of local businesses and the community, in order to assist local athletes reach the elite levels within their chosen sport.” Local businesses interested in supporting the Sports Star Foundation scholarships program should contact Ms

James on 0408 518 098. Ms James also encouraged local schools to nominate for the Bendigo Health sponsored Healthiest School awards, with $3000 in prize money on offer. Entry is simple, with local schools invited to submit a 250 word statement explaining why they should be awarded the title of Bendigo’s Healthiest School, a title worth $2000. Schools can also submit a separate 200 word statement to support their claim to be the school with the most innovative health initiative, which is worth $1000. Entries for the Healthiest School award and the Healthiest Initiative award should be submitted via email to sportstar@bendigopublishing.com by close of business Wednesday, February 17. Tickets for this year’s black tie awards night cost $95, inclusive of dinner and drinks, and are on sale from the offices of the Bendigo Weekly, located at 37-39 View Street Bendigo, or by phoning reception on 5440 2500.

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Stars of their sport RISING cycling star Chris Hamilton and kayak ace Maddie Batters had stellar starts to the new year, leading them to take out the January award nominations for the Bendigo Weekly/ Prime 7-backed Bendigo Sports Star of the Year. Both took out national titles during the month, Hamilton’s coming in Ballarat while batters did her finest work on the Mersey River in Tasmania. The duo joins a long list of nominations, including Jake Stringer, Matthew Dellavedova and Kelsey Griffin for the 51st Sports Star award, to be presented on Friday, February 26.

Hamilton started the year in fine form at the Cycling Australia Road Nationals, where he is a previous under-23 criterium winner. He missed out on the criterium title this year, but had his sights set on bigger things. He and unrelated namesake Lucas Hamilton formed a breakaway in the under-23 men’s road race at the national titles, a move that proved to be decisive. The former Bendigo Senior Secondary College student and avid mountain biker had the legs in the warm conditions, crossing the line first to take a thor-

roughly deserved national title. His month did not end there though, as his form saw him selected in the UniSA-Australia lineup to contest the Santos Tour Down Under in South Australia. On his UCI World Tour debut he finished a credible 14th, and fourth in the Best Young Riders Classification. Hamilton is currently contesting the Jayco Herald Sun Tour, and finished 14th on Wednesday night’s opening prologue stage. Batters took out two solo national titles at the Australian Wildwater and

Slalom Championships. Batters dominated the K1 women’s events. She won the sprint event on in 65.12 seconds, 3.51 seconds ahead of Melbourne Canoe Club paddler Georgie Tonkin. She made it back-toback victories the following day with an emphatic win in the classic event, finishing more than 30 seconds ahead of Derwent Canoe Club duo Carol Hurst and Kate Eckhardt. All three women then combined to take out both the K1 sprint and classic teams titles, giving Batters a remarkable four for the week.

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BENDIGO FURNITURE IMPORTER ALL STOCK 50%OFF NO EXCEPTIONS

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Culture on show

Bendigo is gearing up for the major celebration of traditional and contemporary culture as Australia plays its part in heralding Scotland’s Year of Innovation, Architecture and Design. Scots Day Out on Saturday, February 13 will showcase Bendigo to thousands of people from across the nation celebrating their Scottish heritage and bringing together the community of Victoria’s largest inland city. Setting the scene for the free community event in Rosalind Park will be the Australian premiere of highlights from the Edinburgh Short Film Festival to be screened on February 11 and 12. A colourful parade of pipe bands, clans and highland dancers will open day, watched on by chieftain Kathryn Mackenzie, mayor Rod Fyffe and the chairman of Visit Scotland Mike Cantlay and thousands of people in historic View Street. Ten pipe bands from

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part of SDO. Clans representatives are travelling from many parts of Australia, including Edmonstone Clan Society from Queensland. Accompanying them down View Street will be dancers in Bendigo for the

Central Victorian Highland Dancing Classic and members of Swordcraft Bendigo. After the day’s activities there’s an evening Ceilidh at The Metropolitan Hotel with entertainment from Celtic songstress Imogen Brough.

Day at the cup

Zonta wants you If a woman you know is looking to pursue education in the science, technology, engineering or maths sector, or has been a quiet achiever in the local community, the Zonta Club of Bendigo wants to know about it. The club aims to advance the status of women with an emphasis on justice and human rights. Applications are invited as the club increases the number of scholarships and awards available to local girls and women. The Ann Horrocks STEM scholarship aims to support women to pursue education in science, technology, engineering and maths.

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advancing : Ann Horrocks. The club’s Women of Achievement award seeks to recognise a woman aged 55+ who has made a significant contribution to her community. Along with the awarding of its Young Women in Public Affairs initiative the awards will be presented at the Bendigo Zonta Club’s International Women’s Day annual fundraising dinner on March 8. For further information visit www.zontabendigo.org.au

THE Bendigo Jockey Club will again host the annual Marong Cup Day this Saturday. The community event offers a family day out with more children’s rides and activities than ever before while raising funds for the local community. A massive array of children’s rides and activities have been trucked into the course, with all-day access to every activity available to children for $10. Marong Racing Club president Pat Sheehan said for many years the day has provided the local community with an outstanding family event. “It has contributed more than $440,000 to local schools over the past 10 years. The funding afforded to us will help us to build this event and consequently grow the returns we provide to the local community,” he said. Whilst the feature race on the day will be the $25,000 Phil Palma Bendigo Ford Marong Cup, another popular contest is the Bendigo Voice and Data Schools Challenge Race, where the horses are briefly outshined by humans in a 200-metre relay down the home straight. The loudest cheers are sure to be for St Monicas who are going for a three-peat. “Lucky racegoer prizes and a wide variety of food and refreshments for the whole family will round out what promises to be one of the best family days out in central Victoria,” Mr Sheehan said. Gates open at 11am with general admission $15 for adults and $10 for concession. Children 16 years and under are admitted free, with all-day access to the rides at $10 per child. Profits gained by the Marong Racing Club will be donated to local Bendigo catholic schools.

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Special place at La Trobe LA Trobe University’s Bendigo Campus has offered 118 exclusive places to the region’s most community-minded students. The 2016 cohort of Aspire students – who have been rewarded for dedicating themselves to volunteer work during high school – were made a conditional offer in September but received their official first-round offers through VTAC last month. The most popular course for Aspire students at La Trobe Bendigo was education, with 18 offers made. Now in its second year, La Trobe’s Aspire early admissions program rewards students who have six months’ volunteer experience with an early offer for their chosen course – all before they even sit their exams in September. “Community-minded students, particularly in regional areas, deserve the recognition and the incentive of an early offer that a program like Aspire provides,” La Trobe regional pro vice-chancellor Richard Speed said. “As well as supporting the development of the students’ future leadership skills, the program is attracting the type of students La Trobe University is proud to call our own. It’s a win-win for the student and the university.” The program, which partners with the CFA, St John Ambulance and the Duke of Edinburgh Awards, also includes pre-exam lecture revision, mentor support from a student ambassador and early access to all La Trobe University’s libraries. This year, 686 Aspire students received firstround offers for La Trobe University courses in 2016, up from 491 in 2015. Outside La Trobe Bendigo, 533 Aspire applicants were offered a place in Melbourne, 18 applicants received course offers at Albury-Wodonga, 11 received offers for Mildura and six received offers for Shepparton. While the program was designed to reward community-minded students, figures show Aspire students actually out-performed their ATAR-entry peers. Data taken from the first-year Aspire intake in 2015 shows the majority of students who participate in community service are good academic performers at university. Aspire 2015 students in all ATAR brackets except for the top band (90-99.99) achieved slightly higher marks than their peers. For more information about the Aspire program, visit www.latrobe.edu.au/study/aspire

HELPING OUT: Volunteers at Foodshare.

A sustainable outlook LOCAL organisation Foodshare is nominating for a Sustainability Award. Foodshare collects food from organisations that have overproduction or excess and distribute it to local charities and schools as well as other agencies. It is only two years old yet has 53 volunteers who work there. Chairman of the board Cathie Steele said they have 60 schools they supply as well as 43 different agencies from St Vinnies to the Salvos and other community organisations. “We also provide community meals to 10 different groups,” she said.

The group also supplies emergency relief for individuals and families experiencing extreme hardship. Each week Foodshare have their own suppliers provide food, from the big supermarkets to the local bakery. Trucks come from as far away as Mildura and they work in with Foodbank Victoria. A truck arrives from Melbourne once a week. Foodshare is applying to be part of the awards as it saves the food going to landfill and therefore save more than 6000 tons of greenhouse gases. The organisation also

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RESIDENTS and visitors are being encouraged to upload stories to the new My Local Neighbourhood feature on Community Compass. Community Compass is an online mapping service that appears on the home page of the City of Greater Bendigo council’s website or can be found at www.pozi. com/bendigo This will allow people to update the map with information about local groups, places and events that are important to them or their community using the icons

saves 78,000 kilolitres of water that was used to produce that food and sources more than 40 per cent of the food locally from the Bendigo region. Foodshare wants to increase fresh food supplies so people can eat well. One of the programs Foodshare contributes to is St Luke’s Educational Services unit. Students participate in a cooking program where they learn to plan shopping, cooking and provide meals regularly. The unit now has a regular supply from Foodshare and is able to run this program as a continuing feature Get active, Get creative and Get involved. Council’s Trevor Budge said the aim of the new online tool is to develop an asset that tells people all of the resources available to them within a 10 minute walk or cycle from home.

EDINBURGH SHORTS BENDIGO hopes to strike creative gold next week with the Australian premiere of highlights from the Edinburgh Short Film Festival with screenings at the city’s historic Central Deborah Mine.

to educate students how to cook and eat well. Foodshare is a volunteer organisation but it still has to run their vehicles and has one paid operations manager. The group operates on donations and goodwill. Foodshare does need help though, so it are applying for the awards as there are financial prizes. If you would like to help go to www.bendigofoodshare. org The Bendigo Sustainability Awards are about celebrating change and recognising improved sustainability. Learn more at www.bsg. org.au The partnership between ESFF and Scots Day Out will premiere 10 short films capturing the skills of contemporary and creative Scotland on February 11 and 12. ESFF director Paul Bruce has selected short films from comedy and drama to modern Scottish music, creativity and survival. “I hope Australia enjoys the journey of modern Scotland through our wonderful short films,” Paul said. Bookings for the Australian premiere of ESFF highlights can be made at www. trybooking.com/JQDQ

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Group is wheely fun

Following a recent BIke Club article about the organisation, Freewheeling Fun’s Ben Shue tells us more about the people behind the scenes. FREEWHEELING Fun is a grassroots group that breathes life into preloved bikes for everyday use for anyone who needs one. They also help people learn basic bicycle maintenance skills and run community rides. They are at the The Good Loaf Bakery’s shed from 3pm to 5pm, Wednesdays and Fridays, and pop-ups at both the Bendigo Farmer’s and Trove Markets. Their facebook page (facebook.com/FreeWheelingFun/) shows the diversity of requests they receive: “Hi, I was just wondering what mountain bikes you have at the moment, looking for a bike to get around to meetings and volunteer work.” “We have a large number of students who do not have access to bikes due to tricky circumstances. I was wondering if you would be interested in working with our school students?” “Hey! I need a little help dismantling a bottom bracket; what can I do in return? Let me know! Thanks.” “I’m trying to track down a cheap bike for my little boy’s birthday on Thursday – he’s turning

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three, just wondering if you have anything please? Thank you.” People who pick up a bike are as varied as the colour and condition of the 70-odd bikes hanging from the group’s racks. The group had fun with a lady rolling around Rosalind Park on one of their bikes yelling at the top of her lungs: “I’m a grandma and I haven’t ridden a bicycle since I was a girl.” But it’s the volunteers who keep the wheels turning. Richard Hodgson said: “We work at both spectrums: getting bikes that are sitting around in sheds and getting them to anyone who needs one.” Husband and wife team, Colin and Nicole Butler, fix bikes at their home, then deliver them to where they are most needed. “I’m happy to do the work on bikes and get

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IN GEAR: Natalie Jacobson and Ros Woodburn are part of the team. them to kids and families that can’t afford them,” Colin said. “The bikes will be reliable, get them to where they want to go, get them riding with their mates and friends.” Group members have a deep satisfaction that they’re doing their bit for the earth. “We’re encouraging fewer cars on the road and leading by example using our own bikes for commuting,” member Ros Woodburn said. Trevor Miles has always liked mucking around with bikes.

“There’s something peculiarly democratic... anyone can ride one,” he said. “It’s also about the enjoyment, being playful and having fun. There’s a commitment to equity, fairness and opportunity.” Mark Slater, sums up what he most enjoys. “I like the relaxed and jovial atmosphere, it’s fun,” he said. “I do stuff without the pressure of time. I’m behind the scenes doing work at the shed.” If you’d like to try out volunteering, come and introduce yourself.

Interfaith council spreads the word THE Bendigo Interfaith Council is partnering the Daybreak Centre of Spirituality to bring Spirituality by the Lake to Bendigo. The event will take place on Sunday, February 21, from 1.30pm to 4pm, at the Rowing Pavilion, Lake Weeroona. Speakers from five faith traditions will pair with five young artists for an afternoon of art, short presentations, discussion and reflection about making meaning in our own lives and hearing different spiritual perspectives. There will be children’s activities, including boat making and mandala installations and afternoon tea will be provided. This is a free event. The BIC will also partner the Loddon Campaspe Multicultural Services, for an interfaith dinner and forum, during the Bendigo Festival of Cultures in March. The dinner will be held at

The Conservatory, All Seasons Resort, McIvor Rd, on Friday, March 18. The keynote speaker will be Des Cahill OAM. Born in Bendigo, Mr Cahill is professor of intercultural studies at RMIT University in Melbourne. He is chair of Religions for Peace Australia, and deputy moderator of Religions for Peace Asia. He is a Club Melbourne Ambassador and a foundation member of the Victoria Police Interfaith Council. He will address The Challenge of Compassion and the Global Age and there will be responses from representatives of several faith groups, as well as an opportunity for questions and comment. Tickets will be on sale soon, through the LCMS, at $50 per person, or $380 for a table of eight. Further details will be made known in the coming weeks.

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Commendation not condemnation I refer to Colin Burns’ letter to the editor published in the Bendigo Weekly, January 28, concerning the 10 year career of Stan Liacos as Director of City Futures with the City of Greater Bendigo. While I respect Mr Burns’ right to express his opinions, I feel compelled to challenge some of the statements and provide more factual information. The theme of Mr Burns’ letter could be construed as a biography representing a maverick council officer, doing his own thing without community support or council sanction. This is far from the truth. Stan Liacos, as with all other directors, does have some delegated powers which can be exercised only after council approval. Such approval, for major projects, is required at concept, planning approval, detailed design and estimate, budget inclusion, invitation of tender, and acceptance of tender stages. The buck stops at the council table – nowhere else, nor with any individual officer who is simply carrying out council’s directions. What Stan Liacos has been able to do is to convert concepts into reality using his rare set talents which attracts financial support from state and federal government as well as local industry. Stan had absolutely nothing to do with the Hargreaves Mall project – it was the responsibility of a different directorate and the council of the time, which responded to the sentiments of the community and mall traders. I agree that the result could have been much better and council reacted to criticism of the mall project by transferring responsibility for major projects to the City Futures Directorate. The Edwards Street car park was one of the first major projects delivered by Stan Liacos and his team, under arrangements that mean the building will be fully paid for (including interest charges) in eight years, after which it will contribute positively to council’s revenue forevermore. The art gallery has undergone two significant additions which has placed it as the best outside capital cities and a major driver of tourism dollars which supports employment in our city. The Ulumbarra Theatre cost ratepayers a mere $3 million (15 per cent of the cost) when 10 years ago council was facing a bill of $18m to achieve a similar, but in-

ferior, outcome. The airport expansion, some 10 years ago, would have cost ratepayers $16m without any outside support. We will get the airport we need for a mere $5m. These are all projects that influence the liveability, prosperity and viability of the city. Sure, council has processed around $100m worth of projects over the past 10 years, but ratepayer’s share of this amount is around 30 per cent. We have achieved some bargains and much of this is due to Stan Liacos’ vision, entrepreneurship, dedication and the ability to deliver quality outcomes at very affordable prices. If ratepayers are unsatisfied with council’s performance, there is always the opportunity to criticise, vote in new councillors at the next election, or nominate for council and try to do better. Bruce Phillips, Maiden Gully

Dull development News that the former Poyser site (Don/High Streets) is to be developed is heartening, it has languished too long for a city entry location. However, it is hoped that the actual development is more attractive than the concept designs in the paper – crosshatched beam facades are passé, and those that survive elsewhere have dated. The motif is foreboding, crosses suggest barriers to entry, square frames around them simply underscore the point; moreover, the whole effect is dead boring. The police station site, another city entry point that is successful, makes a statement that doesn’t threaten, demonstrates confidence, and lifts the surrounds. The current Don Street proposal does none of this. How about the developers refresh the proposed design? Stephen Carthew, Harcourt North

Deserved criticism The letter from Colin Burns in last week’s Bendigo Weekly is sure to fire up critics of his comments. I recently wrote to the three councillors representing my ward of Sutton, requesting information as to the cost of the tourist budget on the ratepayers of Bendigo. I received no reply from any of our councillors, but recently received a letter from Stan Liacos, City Futures Director, on January 20, 2016, which did not answer

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my queries. If ratepayers are really interested in where their monies go, I suggest go to the website of The National Institute of Economy and Industry Research or council’s own website and look up Tourism and Hospitality Bendigo-Loddon Region. The full-time employment of those in the tourism industry has not improved since the year 2000 – yet we ratepayers spend millions of dollars filling the pockets of business at the expense of HACC services, kindergarten services, the closure of swimming pools, and the removal of public open space from our park. Day trippers have reduced in numbers, since 2012/13 there has been a loss of 359,000 visitors. Overnight stays have increased, assisting motels and bed and breakfast outlets. Yields were $330 million for the region in 2013/14, yet Tourism Research Australia data indicates yield in 2006/2007 was $340m. Monies are rolling in for whom? The Gross Regional Product is down from $5.44 billion in 2009 to 5.29B in 2014, a 2.7 per cent fall. Mr Liacos can accuse his critics of living in the 1950s, but I remind him and others in our community of the words of Cicero: “To be ignorant of what happened before you were born is to remain a child. You cannot be in-

sightful or persuasive if you don’t have the ability to make comparisons with past events and eras.” Bill Collier, Golden Square

Unlucky Heathcote Levels of resident and ratepayer dissatisfaction throughout the City of Greater Bendigo council continue to rise, as indicated in council’s most recent survey. Eppalock Ward could have the largest number of candidates in the October elections. I understand at least five who contested in 2012 have indicated they will run, and another five have expressed interest. Heathcote, a fine town and district, has been one of the unluckiest in central Victoria. With the formation of the Bendigo “super council” by amalgamations in 1994, Heathcote became an outpost far away from the “golden mile” of the Bendigo CBD, and highly populated suburban areas. Ten years of drought saw Lake Eppalock nearly dry up. To the detriment of many Heathcote businesses, large numbers of people who had regularly holidayed, even lived at the lake, moved elsewhere. In recent years the lake has fallen dramatically, through numerous “owners of the water”, environmental flows for the Campaspe and Murray rivers, and

low rainfall. Of the three Eppalock Ward councillors, only Helen Leach has made representations to Bendigo council requesting council exert influence to managers of Goulburn Murray Water, and other water owner stakeholders, to advocate for recreational users and to help Heathcote businesses. Bendigo council won’t even try to improve the situation. Neither will Jacinta Allan, MP for Bendigo East, or the state Minister for Water, Lisa Neville. Undeterred, Cr Leach recently wrote to the federal Minister for Water and Agriculture, Barnaby Joyce, and the CEO of the Murray Darling Basin Authority, inviting them to inspect the situation. Cr Leach has displayed a high work ethic, honesty, and integrity, during her first term as councillor. Colin Carrington, Argyle

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Waste not FOR too long, too many of us have looked at food scraps and garden clippings as someone else’s problem, but if the City of Greater Bendigo council has its way, that’s all about to change. Seizing upon the results of a survey of households involved in the trial of an organics collection service, council is buoyant about what might come next. Well established state government guidelines have for years been telling councils to get organised and to do more to divert organics in our household garbage bins away from landfill. It seems the biggest challenge council now faces as it prepares to expand the trial into a municipality-wide one service, is its frequency. So, feeling upbeat about the feedback generated from survey respondents in the trial area, council has sent a second survey to trial participants featuring information on options for the frequency of waste and organic collections. The first really positive outcome from the initial survey has been the response rate, it seems most people who replied like what the trial service offers. While it could be argued staunch opponents of the service might not have been inclined to respond, council can only go with the information that it has, and that information appears encouraging. • 1080 (92 per cent) of respondents use their organics bin while the remaining 96 (eight per

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cent) said they are not using their organics bin because they have home composting/worm farm/ chickens, use a private contractor for their garden waste and/or feel that they do not have sufficient waste to warrant using the service. • 875 (78 per cent) of respondents said the fortnightly collection of organics suits their needs. 246 (22 per cent) said it did not. • 772 (67 per cent) of respondents said the fortnightly collection of the residual waste bin suits their needs. 378 (33 per cent) said that it did not. Of those not satisfied by the fortnightly service, 161 cite concerns about odour. Ratepayers face having to fork out about $63 extra for either the regular household garbage bin collection or the organics bin to be collected weekly, the other fortnightly, once any new service is implemented. If the collection of both bins is to be on a fortnightly basis, the extra fee is just $35 a year. Interestingly, the organics bin has been the one with the most material placed in it on average, highlighting the potential to divert a significant amount of resource away from landfill once the service is expanded across the city. Council believes ultimately this service will save ratepayers money. Just how much it will save depends on how the community embraces the new organics collections service when it arrives on all our doorsteps.

Gender equality still an issue By SUSSAN LEY

Federal minister for health, aged care and sport IMAGINE if a male colleague – same title, same skill set and qualifications, same level of responsibilities – flew business class on an important work trip while you sat back in economy. Just because you were female. What if your employer then put your supposedly “equal” male colleague up in a five-star hotel while you stayed at lower-standard accommodation. Again, a decision determined purely by your gender. It would be a case made straight for HR and national outrage. I’m sure we can all predict the social media reaction right now. So why is it acceptable for men and women to still have separate travel and accommodation policies in some of our major sports in 2016? Right from the start, let’s not play the “it’s just sport” card. Sport is now big business in this country, with national sporting governing bodies who don’t just receive millions of dollars in corporate funding, but also millions from taxpayers just like you as well. These taxpayer funds are designed to assist sports with both elite development of their athletes and grassroots participation. While it’s up to a sport to fund their own travel costs for players, my clear personal view is that it’s only fair that if a sport receiving taxpayer support can afford to fly their male athletes up the front of the plane to a world cup or championship, then

their female athletes should too. It’s not only a question of equity, but standard workplace policy. If the sport can’t afford this, then the men should join their female colleagues back in economy. Let’s also not deal the “men generate more business than the women” hand.

It’s not only a question of equity, but standard workplace policy We have seen women’s sport really come to the fore in recent years, with many of our national teams like the Matildas and the Southern Stars outperforming their male counterparts on the world stage. We are also now quick to share in the success of our female athletes and celebrate them as a fresh new generation of role models and leaders in sport, particularly at a time when the public is fast tiring of the loutish antics and indiscretions from some of their male counterparts that seem to fill our national back pages like a never-ending carousel. I strongly believe the momentum is starting to shift in Australia towards greater recognition of the genuine sporting prowess and achievements in women’s sport. But it can’t just be feel good gestures and pats on the back.

It needs to be backed with ongoing progress and action towards gender-equity in sport. Luckily, we are not starting from scratch. In recent years we have seen positive work by the Australian Sports Commission that has helped increase the number of women sitting on sporting boards from about 27 per cent to 39 per cent in the last few years, as well as helping women’s sports develop important and innovative corporate sponsorship and promotional opportunities that help boost their profile and revenue. Various sports and media outlets should also be congratulated for their growing commitments to publicising and professionalising women’s matches domestically, albeit overdue. Ensuring elite female athletes heading to major international tournaments have the same access to travel and accommodation entitlements is another positive step towards greater gender-equity in Australian sports. Making it a condition of our major sports continuing to access generous taxpayer subsidies ensures this becomes a statement of action, not just words. Of course, pay remains the big game, but with every piece we add, we move closer to completing the puzzle. For the record, nobody is denying there are plenty of male sports stars in Australia who are not only gifted athletes, but exemplary members of the community. But does that entitle them to sit at the front of the plane, while their female colleagues sit at the back? Ask HR and see what they think.

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WAS wandering in View Street on Monday and there was the lower half of Marilyn Monroe. I’m sure you are all aware of the fantastic eight-metre tall Marilyn at the entrance to town, and how striking she looks. She’s there to promote the Bendigo Art Gallery’s exhibition, a real coup for the city. Now as she was being assembled there was a time when it was just legs and knickers. How undignified for the poor girl, cameras aplenty and just your knickers in broad daylight. I am sure there will be plenty of photos of her drawers when tourists and locals take their pictures, so best get used to it. One of my favourite films Marilyn stars is in Some Like it Hot. If you have not seen it take my advice and stream it or buy the DVD. It co-stars Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon and tells the story of two musicians, on the run from the mob, who take a job with an all women’s band to escape. It involves them both dressing as women, they are both are in love with Sugar Kane, the

role Marilyn plays, and the band heads for sunny Florida. It’s an absolute joy and shows the true comic genius of all involved. The setting for the hotel used in the movie is not in Florida as portrayed, but in San Diego, California, a comfortable trip from Hollywood, which obviously suited the film’s producers. As fans of the film, the long-suffering Mrs Kendall and I made the trip one evening from our hotel in Los Angeles. I think we imagined a stay at some point before looking

at the room rate, but it was not to be. The Hotel del Coronado was built in 1888 and is magnificent by any guide, so Mrs K and I set out to walk the beach where Marilyn, Tony and Jack cavorted. It really was a highlight of the trip, and the hotel has a special section devoted to their role in the film. It’s one of the few times I have been swept up in the glamour of Hollywood and the A-listers, though in her time Marilyn Monroe would surely have rated as an A++. Though we were not going

to stay we found the bar, always a good spot to soak up the atmosphere, and took it all in. For our whole trip to the United States Mrs K was supping on margaritas and had picked up quite a taste, so while Steve the driver had a lemon squash Mrs K was soaking up the tequila, lime and whatever in the shadow of the greats. This was the closest I had been to Marilyn, but now I can look forward to the gallery’s exhibition, and this time I’ll have the bloody margarita. - Steve Kendall Twitter@stevekendall1

ROP in to any Goldfields library in the week leading up to Library Lovers Day and expand your reading horizons by trying a blind date with an unknown book. Simply pick up one of the pre-wrapped books, check it out and take it home. The books will be available at all Goldfields Libraries during the week of Monday, February 8 – Sunday, February 14. In January the library invited the community to vote for their favourite read of all time in their Dearly Beloved Reads program. To celebrate Library Lovers Day the top 40 shortlist will be announced next week. As part of Library Lovers Day, Carmel Bird will read from her recently published short story collection, My Hearts Are Your Hearts. Local cellist Libby Anderson will also present a short program of romantic music. The event will be hosted by Castlemaine Library on Thursday, February 11 from 6pm.

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Writers Old and Young TWO fantastic organisations which utilise the Bendigo library are the Bendigo Writers Council and the Bendigo Young Writers Association. A special guest at the next Bendigo Writers Council meeting will be crime writer Angela Savage. Angela’s talk will be about her interest in crime writing, getting published, and the crime genre. Wednesday, February 17 at 6.30pm. Entry $5 – to cover supper. For further information contact: bendigowriterscouncil@gmail.com Bendigo Young Writers Association: Time to plan some great activities to inspire, guide and hone the craft of writing. Refreshments provided. Ages 13-18 years. Monday 22 February, 4.30-6pm, Bendigo Library.

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TONE Djoser is carving out a reputation as one of the most exciting live acts in the region. The Bendigo-Kyabram metal four-piece is attracting a growing fan base with their energetic, adrenalin-fueled high-octane live shows. They’ve been gigging regularly recently and will hit the stage again at MusicMan this Saturday, February 6, along with Canberrabased Imperilment. With echoes of Judas Priest and Black Sabbath, Stone Djoser front man Paul Sheen delivers the icing on the cake of their finelytuned set with his powerful, room-filling vocals. He has the perfect heavy metal voice. Sheen prowls the stage, mixing menace and fun, and is not shy about getting down and dirty amongst the punters. He has the air of a bit of the Henry Rollins about him. Formed in early 2013, brothers Josh and Jesse Ratcliffe flank Sheen on guitar and bass. Drummer Camo completes the Stone Djoser line-up. Recordings to date include the Freedom

ep and Pay For Free single. Their live set usually also includes crowd favourites Leave It All Alone and The Calling. Don’t be surprised to hear the occasional cover thrown-in. MusicMan, in Hargreaves Street, is one of Bendigo’s top live venues. Guitarist Josh Ratcliffe enjoys playing there: “There are always good people around who are out to have a lot of fun, not shy about getting up in front of the bands. The local bands are very supportive towards each other, and it’s just a relaxed fun vibe.” The band has a collective love for the heavier end of rock. “What got all of us started in music was the passion we had for our favourite bands, listening to their albums, seeing them on Rage and having that desire to do something,” Ratcliffe said. They certainly are doing something – Stone Djoser are one of the top local live acts just now, delivering no-nonsense, no prisoners taken, hard-assed heavy rock. Stone Djoser, Imperilment, Midnight Alibi, Toxicon, Trash Lily and Smashed Pie play MusicMan on Saturday, doors at 7pm. – Simon Wooldridge

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HE Saturday sessions are to celebrate summer, local music, beats, brews and produce, and as a hot day looms this could be the perfect place to be. The Pantry Bar at the Schaller Studio serves as a great venue, while the local live music provides a relaxed vibe – the perfect way to spend a weekend in Bendigo. Mr Beebes’ slider offerings complement the beers on offer. This weekend Bridge Road will be filling glasses at The Pantry Bar. Grim Fawkner hits the stage at 2pm. If you miss out this weekend, don’t worry. The session is back on February 20 with The Knots and Dainton Family Brewery with Mr Beebes firmly in the produce slot. CHEERS: Arrisse Burnside, Jo Kortman and Laura Richardson.

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OUNG film makers have their chance at some glory with a new competition. If you were a year 10, 11 or 12 student in 2015, simply enter a short film and you could win $250 and have your film shown at the opening of the Eaglehawk Dahlia and Arts Festival. The competition is open to 2015 year 10, year 11 and 12 students from Bendigo Schools and is to be five minutes or less in length and to be in mp4 format. The festival theme is That’s Friendly so the film should be associated with friendship, harmony peace and is open to interpretation. For instance, one group in the festival will be running an activity making origami peace cranes. Students should either

create original soundtracks or source free ones. A maximum of four films will be chosen from the entries and the students of these films will each receive $250. The film must be of a PG classification and open genre and the closing date for submission is 4pm on Friday, February 26. The winning films will be shown at the Eaglehawk Dahlia and Arts Festival Opening on March 16 at Star Cinema, Eaglehawk with the prizes presented at the opening. Please email your intentions to enter a film to Laurie Preston: lauriep@housethirtysix.com and submit your mp4 to Laurie Preston, Eaglehawk Dahlia and Arts Festival, PO Box 21, Eaglehawk 3556.

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FTER five years and more than 1600 shows headlining on the Las Vegas strip, The Australian Bee Gees Show is coming to Bendigo in April. This show is a retrospective look at the career of the brothers Gibb and will be presented in two parts with costume changes defining the eras. The show will feature all of the greatest hits throughout the decades but will also tell the Bee Gees story in a multi-media show that captures the mood and memories of the time. The show is currently performing

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Bendigo LIFE The McClymonts are touring 10 years of hits

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ENDIGO was just 10 years old in 1861 when a unique and most interesting display reached this goldfield, one that was to prove educational, entertaining to some and for others it evoked a sense of revulsion. This display was promoted as an anatomical wax museum and had been brought here by the Cobb and Co coaches, which pulled up in a driveway almost adjacent to where the exhibition was to be mounted, at the Temperance Hall in View Street. The Cobb and Co coaches always came to the post office to drop off bags of mail, this being their first stop in Bendigo. It is now where the Sandhurst Trustees building is located. On board the coach were some 200 anatomical wax models depicting all aspects of the human body. These models showed the anatomy, muscle tissue over the bones and the veins and arteries were depicted in different colours for easy identification. Accompanying these wax models were two gentlemen, Mr Wiseheart, the promoter of this museum, and Mr M L Kreitmayer, the creator of the exhibits. Obvious from the commencement of the Anatomical Wax Museum display was the extraordinary amount of time and sculptural skill that Maximilian Ludwig Kreitmayer

had devoted in creating these instructive exhibits. We must remember that the only people who would have been conversant and aware of the internal structure of the body at that time were those who studied the medical profession. Mr Wiseheart had inserted advertisements under the heading of “amusements” to promote this Temperance Hall display. Initially the advertisements stated that this exhibition was for gentlemen only, and that Dr Doyle was on hand to give explanatory lectures to the visitors. Opening times were from 11am-5pm and 7pm10pm. During the evening opening times the gas lights in the Temperance Hall were lit, so illuminating the exhibits with a slightly yellowish glow, perhaps giving a jaundiced appearance to the display. From the outset there was a very good attendance and Dr Doyle stayed well clear of medical jargon in order to explain each of the Kreitmayer models. Dr Doyle was able to give many pointers as to the best ways in preserving one’s health, and with some enthusiasm of the trustees of the hall, he also lectured on the benefits of temperance and its many positives. Gentlemen who had seen the Anatomical Wax Museum were apt to describe to their

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wives what they had seen and learnt. In consequence of the men having visited the display many Bendigo women approached Wiseheart and Kreitmayer about also being able to view and learn from this museum of anatomy. Only a week after the museum’s opening it was announced that on the following Friday the exhibition would be opened exclusively for women. Dr Doyle was not to be on hand to do his usual popular lectures as there were exhibits of the male anatomy and it would be too embarrassing for a man to be present. It was Maximilian Kreitmayer’s wife who would give the explanatory talks to the female visitors, they too had to pay the two shillings entrance fee. Pall Mall’s Lyceum Theatre, located almost opposite Howard Place, was the venue on the evening when the

women were visiting the Temperance Hall display for Dr Doyle to deliver a lecture on, The Philosophy of Life, Health and Disease. Doyle’s lecture was illustrated with a wax model of a female, described as an Anatomical Venus. A number of Bendigo’s medical fraternity were displeased with the simplistic and entertaining way in which Dr Doyle delivered his popular address. It was highly likely that those who protested about Doyle’s lectures wished to keep the professional mystique surrounding their knowledge of medical practice exclusively to themselves. Another series of lectures was also given by Dr Doyle, in these he covered the five senses, digestive organs, nervous system and circulation. These lectures he ably illustrated with the amazing wax models that Mr Kreitmayer had produced.

HEN talented but enigmatic musician Ned Chisholm drops out of mainstream life and into the rainforested hinterland of far north Queensland, declaring he’s unable to return home to attend a ceremony in his late father’s honour, his younger sister is determined to find a way to change his mind. Leaving behind a job in tourism, a devoted fiancé and a recently widowed mother in fictitious Tennyson in central Victoria, Bella takes a long-overdue break from her nine-to-five routine and on the spur of the moment flies to Cairns. Ned is nowhere to be found, however – at least, not initially. Not deterred, Bella discovers that a loose trail of evidence leads four hours further up the road to Cooktown, where she at last locates not only the elusive Ned but also a cast of warm and welcoming long-term residents. Despite tension over the imminent memorial event, the siblings spend a blissful few days reconnecting at an isolated and exotically beautiful bushland property. But is this seeminglyidyllic tropical lifestyle actually too good to be true?

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131 546

www.jimsantennas.com.au

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

James Sherlock Ph: 0407 472 775

sherlocksoilworks@hotmail.com

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

Ph 0429 171 697 E: favcoinfo@bigpond.com

Phone Phil Jennings on 0456 421 455 or email goodasgoldscs@bigpond.com

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Services Offered COMPUTERS

GARDEN SERVICES

• IT Helpdesk • Commercial • Anti-Viral • Networking • Custom Builds • Upgrades • Repairs • Training Call Jake on (03) 5447 0262 or 0455 446 964 info@jagersecurity.org • www.jagersecurity.org

Best onsite support of Apple products in Bendigo. Helping your iPhone, iPad, MacBook and iMac work seamlessly.

MOBILE BATHROOMS

4 Seasons Garden Care

ARE YOU RENOVATING?

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

(Shower, hand basin, toilet etc)

MOBILE BATHROOM FOR HIRE

FREE QUOTES, 28 YEARS EXPERIENCE Phone 0429 002 678

NO JOB TOO SMALL

Big Area Lawn Mowing

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

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

iThings Bendigo

HOME MAINTENANCE

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

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

0438 083 139 www.bettabathroomhire.com.au

PAINTERS / DECORATORS

Set up • Training • Support Integration • Problem solving Call Rob on 0457 803 207 or email rob@ithingsbendigo.com www.ithingsbendigo.com

Painter & Decorator YOUR FRIENDLY, PROFESSIONAL AND QUALITY PAINTING TEAM FOR ALL TYPES OF PAINTING

• Systems built • Repairs and upgrades • Network and internet connections • Virus and Spyware removal Hours: Mon to Fri: 9 - 5.30 Sat: 9 - 12 Jeoff Milne 5447 2476 Mob 0425 728 336

GOLDEN TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM MAINTENANCE PC REPAIRS WEBSITE MAINTENANCE PC INSTALLATIONS SOFTWARE INSTALLATIONS BUSINESS IT SOLUTIONS IT NETWORKS HOME COMPUTER SOLUTIONS CLOUD COMPUTING IT HELPDESK SUPPORT PHONE TRISTAN on (03) 5400 1291 or 0418 252 166

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

HANDYMAN SERVICES

tristan@goldentechnology.com.au | www.goldentechnology.com.au

I’m Tony

ELECTRICIANS

Your local Hire A Hubby from Kangaroo Flat

GREG SMITH

0438 561 257

ELECTRICIAN

Email: hahkangarooflat. vic@gmail.com

Tired of Waiting for a Tradesman

Jobs I specialise in: • Fascia Repairs • Installations • Rubbish Removal • Doors Windows • Garden Clean Ups • Gates & Fencing • Gutter Cleaning • Paving & Landscaping • Tiling & Painting... and heaps more, just ask!

LANDSCAPING

C.P.D

FREE FRIENDLY QUOTES • Qualified tradesmen • Landscaping • Commercial and residential property maintenance

• QUALIFIED & EXPERIENCED • New and old homes • Texturings • ALL your painting needs

Specialising in Landscape construction

0400 493 491 cramptonpainting@gmail.com CRAMPTON PAINTING & DECORATING

Stuart Erwin 0407 667 900 Cameron Rogister 0411 956 937

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

LANDSCAPING

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PEST CONTROL

HANDYMAN SERVICES

0418 507 709RECA/H 5448 3333 7821

ELECTRICIANS

www.cwls.net.au

Electrical Installations

Over 40 Years Service

LANDSCAPING REC 4085

Geoff Williams

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

Phone: 0417 329 802

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

Central Victoria 13 11 98

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

FLOOR SERVICES

The look will suck you in Sanding & Polishing of all Timber & Cork Floors, New and Old Over 12 years of industry experience

PAVING & LANDSCAPING by Phil Carman

Formally “Spider Sprayers”

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

Services Offered

PH: 0418 822 911

Quicksand Floors Call Luke Phone: 5447 1526 Mobile: 0422 897 575

OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE FOR A FREE, NO OBLIGATION QUOTE, CALL TROY ON 0418 844 590 OR EMAIL T_EYOUNG@BIGPOND.NET.AU

LANDSCAPING

• Garden Maintenance & Lawn Mowing • Painting • Repairs • Renovations • Tiling • Carpentry • Fencing • Doors and Windows • Locks/Screens • Plastering & Much More

Dick 0412 646 834 Paul 0402 001 350

GARDENERS ...get the market you’re missing... Contact Classifieds for a rates flyer today.

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PHONE STUART 0429 181 691

LANDSCAPING

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For Sale

Services Offered PLUMBERS

ROOFING

SPOUT CLEANING

FOR SALE

2 SEATER Couch, leather, GC $90 Phone 5447 9735

BBQ'S Galore, portable BBQ & gas cyl, VGC $45 Ph 0402 403 569

3 SEATER lounge, velvet type fabric, VGC $60 Ph 0476 077 570

BESSEMER, saucepans x2, organge, VGC $95 Ph 5447 7275

ELECTRIC King Single Beds (x2) Good condition, $650 each, will separate. Phone 0403 011 742

40PC English Dovestone dinnerset, Perfect cond, $95 Ph 5441 4369

BIKE ladies, 18sp, like new $40 Phone 0487 895 363

Ph Paul 5439 3835 or 0428 395 429

40PC Kiln craft dinner service. Perfect cond, $95 Ph 5441 4369

BIKE racing tools, clothes, 1980's $50 lot Ph 0408 009 185

Classifieds 1300 558 385

ANTIQUE Kauri Pine Dressing table, 3 drawers, swivel mirror & Shelf $350 Phone 5447 1189

BIKE racing wheels, road, singles, 1980 $60 lot, Ph 0408 009 185

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

BIKE, Road racing, old 1980 model, Hillman $90 Ph0408 009 185

For further details Phone Clint

SPOUT CLEANING

CV Industrial Vacuum Services Lic# 25830

Reduce Fire Risk Spouts Vacuumed Spotlessly Pensioner Discounts Water Tanks Cleaned

Servicing Bendigo & Central Victoria

• General plumbing, gasfitting & maintenance • HWS change over • Burst pipes • Blocked drains • Gutters & down pipes • Backflow prevention & testing Members of Master Plumbers Contact: Jamie 0427 380 009 admin@fitzgeraldsplumbing.com.au

Greg Hicks st same day Plumbing Fajosebrvtoicoesmall Master Plumber

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

Roof Restoration Roof Painting Roof Repairs

* Fully Insured

1300 300 748 ABN 90 153 695 240

ROOFING

SUPERIOR

ROOFING

& MAINTENANCE SERVICES

BABY pram/stroller, Vector XT in Good cond $100 Ph 0409 949 111

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

BAR Stools, were $180 ech sell for $100 ech as new Ph 0456 559 678

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

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

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

EXPERTS IN ALL ASPECTS OF ROOFING

Lic#100122 SPECIALISING IN: JLC PLUMBING & PLUMBING GAS GENERAL

$100 CASH BACK ON ALL HOT WATER UNITS Jason Charles 0448 324 126 Jason Charles 0448 324 126 Lic No: 50975

& MAINTENANCE RENTAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE GAS FITTING AND SERVICING GENERAL PLUMBING HOT WATER SERVICE & MAINTENANCE REPAIR & GAS FITTING AND REPLACEMENT BLOCKED DRAINS SERVICING RENOVATIONS AND HOT WATER SERVICE INSTALLATIONS BLOCKED DRAINS 24 HOUR SERVICE RENOVATIONS AND INSTALLATIONS 24 HOUR SERVICE

5444 2028

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

0438 632 219

RUBBISH REMOVAL

BBQ 4 burner, $50 Phone 5443 6611 BBQ grill, round, as new, $15 Ph 5447 7050

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

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

Green Waste Green Waste Special

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

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

0423 402 474

www.naturalstoneconstruction.com.au

John Cross

STORAGE

TILING

Plumbing

“You style it, I’ll tile it”

Established in Bendigo for over 30 years

10 SIZES AVAILABLE

Free Quotes LIC: 13869

Electronic Surveillance Security NEW AND USED BOXES AND PACKING MATERIALS AVAILABLE

Ph 0408 507 715 E: johncrossplumbing@westnet.com.au

Peter Carr Plumbing & Gasfitting Pty. Ltd.

License No. 32710

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

544 33 999 4 Nolan Street, Bendigo

PLUMBERS S UN

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

Ph 5446 1535 www.dunstonebrosplumbing.com.au

PO Box 54, Eaglehawk

Free Use of Courtesy Trailer 7 Days Access & On-Site

5448 4499

FLOOR & WALL TILING Ceramic & Porcelain Slate & Stone Waterproofing Screeding Feature Walls & Mosaic Outdoor Areas

Kyle 0421 255 044 www.thorptiling.com kylethorptiling@live.com.au

BENDIGO 87-89 MIDLAND HWY www.centrestateselfstorage.com

TREE LOPPING

TREE REMOVAL & MAINTENANCE

AAA TREE LOPPING • Pensioners (Disc) • Full Insurance • (Prompt) Same Day Service For Best Price Phone Jack Direct

0409 289 700 5428 9312

BOWLING Balls Kemselite plus trolley set size 2 $50 Ph 0437 945 476 BRASS base table lamp, turquoise shade, 74cm $35 Ph 5448 4370 BROTHER printer, MFCJ6510DW, GC $20 Ph 0419 359 695 BSE girls shorts, Sz 18, EC, $25 Ph 5442 5552 BUDGIE breeder 20kg $33 at Top Dog Pet Supplies & Clearance Centre open Saturdays 9-4, 7 Ramsay Crt K/flat Ph 0474 313 861 BUNK Beds, All steel $120, 2 new mattresses, cost $260 Sell $160 Ph 5447 7790 or 5447 9901 CAST iron camp oven & kettle $80 Ph 5439 3284 CHEST of drawers, solid pine, VGC, $50 Ph 0403 783 032

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

JUDD’S TREE LOPPING

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

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

COOK books 104 large & small 1970's $28 the lot Ph 5446 1310 CUP, saucer & plate sets, (6) fine bone china. $15 per set Ph 5441 4369

Thorp Tiling

Maintenance Hot water repairs Gas fitting

BLACK T-Bar school shoes size 4E, new/ never worn $40 Ph 0447 445 684

COMODE, freestanding, EC, $60 Ph 0447 445 684

PLUMBERS

New homes Ren nov vat atio tio iions ons Renovations

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DESK, black , filing draw & chair $60 Ph 5443 2050 DINING Table & 6 ladder back chairs, solid timber, brown/mahogny, VGC $750 Ph 5447 1649 DOG Kennel, medium size, plastic, GC $30 Ph 5442 5552 DOG Kennel, suited to medium size dog, GC $28 Ph 5446 1310

CHEAP REDGUM SPLIT FIREWOOD

SUMMERTIME SPECIALS

TILL THE END OF FEB

0427 349 549

FIREWOOD

Murray River Red Gum 14m Split, $1300 Ph 0429 822 816

CRUSOE College Uniform Size 12 girls $15 the lot Ph 5447 3490

FOOT Spa, Mistral, New. $10 Ph 5447 7050

FOWLERS, jars $30 for a dozen Ph 5442 5552

FRAMED Print, scenery of old house 1m x 0.5m $30 Ph 0428 507 505

FREE, small folding baby cott, pine, with mattress Ph 5444 1420

FRIDGES

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

FRYPAN, s/s with lid, Baccarat, VGC $45 Ph 5447 7275

GARDEN STRAW $3 per bale Ph 0411 783 679

GARDEN arch, 2.4m high, new $20 Ph 5447 7050

GOLF Clubs with buggy, VGC, $100 Ph 0456 559 678

GROFENVOR silver plate 7 peice wine set, new $20 Ph 0419 359 695

HAY Small Square Bales, Oaten and Pasture, Delivery available Ph 0439 699 102

HONDA CRV Roof Bars, Floor mats, nudge bar $100 the lot Ph 0419 159 567

HOT point vertical grill, VGC $10 Ph 5448 4370

KIRBY Vacuum cleaner, with carpet shampoo system, in good working order $500 Ph 0408 844 658

FOR SALE

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

Call Jim 0429 866 630 www.byers.net.au

FOR SALE Store Well with Stilwell

Containers to suit all yourr needs!

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

51 Ryalls Lane, Strathfieldsaye. • Ph 5439 5512 • Mob 0409 957 014

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KITCHEN Sick, Stainless Steel, dble bowl, as new$20 Ph 5447 0053

PETER Brock bicycle, ltd edition, needs new tyres, GC $95 Ph 5447 1649

SUITCASE, Antler, with cosmetic bag, as new $80 Ph 5443 8505

KITCHEN table with 2 chairs, round, timber $30 Ph 0409 359 807

PIANO, GC $99 Ph 0439 077 430

LARGE wall hanging mirror, 40" x 28" $45 Phone 5444 2921 LEATHER recliners $75 pair Ph 0400 607 423 LG Fridge/Freezer, excellent working order $60 Ph 5447 7407 LOUNGE Suite, 3 pc, black leather, VGC $100 Phone 0409 359 807

PIANOLA, fully restored including cabinet with 75 rolls $3700 ONO Ph 0400 607 423

TEA Chest x2 $10each Ph 5444 1420

POOL table 6 x 3 with balls and 2 cues, $100 Ph 0409 949 111

(Sauce) from $8 box Can deliver Bendigo Ph 0400 779 774

POSTS Recycled treated pine. 8ft x 4" diametre, $4 ea Phone 0419 382 273

LOUNGESUITE, Green, Velvet & timber 2x2 seater x2 armchairs 2 Ottomans $250 ono Ph 5441 420

PRAM Phil & Ted, double, inc rain cover & s/shade $60 Ph 0403 783 032

Rolls $145 Small Squares $10 Ph 0419 382 273

MAGAZINE rack, retro, $20 Ph 5444 1420

MICROSOFT Windows 8 Pro, new shrink wrapped $100 Ph 5443 2050

MIRROR, free standing, pine frame, VGC $50 Ph 0403 783 032 MOTORCYCLE Jacket, suit large/extra large unused $100 Ph 0456 559 678

MOUTNAIN bike, juniours, girls. $30 Ph 0409 949 111

ORCHIDS

Cymbidium, $10 per pot Ph 5449 6596 OUTDOOR glass top table, 3ftx5ft $35 Ph 5449 6726

OZTRAIL 3 shelf double cupboard, EC $95 Ph 5439 3284

TUPPERWARE modular mates, oval set of 6, EC $75 Ph 0419 359 695

ROO, Chicken, and Lamb sticks, $2 ea or 6 for $10 at Top Dog Pet Supplies & Clearance Centre open Saturdays 9-4, 7 Ramsay Crt K/flat Ph 0474 313 861 SAMSUNG flip top mobie phone $40 Ph 0437 945 476 SHOWER base, white, new, 1m x 1.28m app $25 Ph 5447 0053

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

PANDORA, daisy, s/sliver, white enamel clip, new $27.50 5443 4484

SOIL

PET cushions x2, washable, sturdy fabric $10ea Ph 0476 077 570

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

QUEEN Bed, VGC with mattress, timber slats $200 Ph 0408 606 912

SOFA 2.5 seater, beige microsuede $100 ONO Ph 0400 607 423

Straw $8 Min 12 bales Free delivery or pick up Bendigo Ph 0427 304 600

TOP SOIL

TREAD Mill, Proteus, electric, EC, hardly used, $600 ONO Ph 54418 405

REMINGTON Type Writer, collectors item app 1970 Ph $30 ono 0428 507 505

Compost with manures and straw mix. Can deliver Bendigo Ph 0427 304 600 STEEL bunk over desk with mattress, $100 Ph 5449 3516 STIGA spirit roll table tennis & Sevylor fish hunt inflatable round boat $300 Bargain Ph 0409 217 231

GARAGE SALES

MICHEAL ST EAST BENDIGO Sat 7:30am -12pm General Household items, gardening, furniture & much more

MARGARET CRESENT FLORA HILL Street Garage Sale Saturday from 8:30am

57 KINGOWER-OLD INGLEWOOD RD - 3km north of Inglewood, off Calder Hwy SAT 6th & SUN 7th

LIVESTOCK

ADS

SUNDAY 14th Feb 9:30AM, Viewing from 8:00AM 53 RYALLS LANE, STRATHFIELDSAYE LARGE QUANTITY OF ANTIQUE, VINTAGE AND COLLECTABLE ITEMS INCLUDING: CAST IRON (POTS, SCALES, URNS, STILLIARD SCALES, CAMP OVENS ETC) OIL CANS, OLD TOOLS, OLD FURNITURE, ANTIQUE PRAMS & HIGH CHAIR, CAST CROWN OPENERS, GOTHIC L/LIGHT CHURCH WINDOWS, SAWS, 1908 LAWN EDGER, TINS, RAZORS, WHISKY JUGS, BARTRAYS – ASHTRAYS & MIRRORS, COCA COLA, SODA SYPHONS, 1950’S UNOPENED BUCHANAN’S SCOTCH, COINS & NOTES, ABORIGINAL GRINDING STONE, ANIMAL SKELETONS, ROCKS & SHELLS, KANGAROO CHAIRS, 1980 MERCEDES BENZ BATT PEDAL CAR, AUST II R.C YACHT, TRAINS & TRACK (HORNBY, LIMS, TRI-ANG) ALSO: NEW 5 H.P “FRANKLIN” BORE MOTOR, METAL 3 PHASE LATHE, BOX TRAILER, RAMPS, DRILLS, PLANES, COMPRESSOR, WHITE GOODS, FURNITURE, S.STEEL BBQ, SHOOTING REST FOR DUAL CAB, HEAPS OF PLANTS & POTS. OTHER SUNDRY ITEMS - TOO MANY TO LIST. SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE. For enquiries ring Arthur: 0427 610 777 or Steve: 0427 860 627 N.B No Buyers Premium. Catering on site.

250 X PORTABLE BUILDINGS & SITE OFFICES Under instructions from a Major Portable Building Company all surplus to requirements.

250 x Ex-Hire Portable Site Sheds, Toilet/Ablution & Office Buildings incl. Site Offices 3.6m – 12m s/w Separate Offices, Male/Female Toilets, Ablution/ Shower Blocks, Various Multi Modular Portable Buildings. (Loading Available) BUYER’S PREMIUM: 11% (GST Inc) applies to all lots sold CONTACT: Mark David on 0437 318 344 or mark@lloydsauctions.com.au SITE REQUIREMENTS: No children under 16yo allowed on site. Enclosed footwear mandatory. FOR FURTHER DETAILS & PICTORIALS GO TO www.lloydsauctions.com.au

WOODEN Dining Setting, 5pce, GC $100 Ph 5447 9412 WOOL, Knitting, 8ply, sea /green fleck, 700g $15 Ph 5447 7275

FOR 4 WEEKS

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LIVESTOCK BUDGIES FOR SALE

Young, variety of colors from $10 each Phone 5443 2189

Conditions apply.

Boarding Kennel & Cattery

WCB size 12 dresses x2, almost new $30 Ph 0403 573 674

WINDOW, Dowell alum. screen, 1250 x 1040 unused $40 5443 7102

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SILKIES

Young & healthy from $20 each Ph 5436 1373

LIVESTOCK

ONLINE AUCTION: Starting at 10am (AEDT) Wednesday 10th February 2016 INSPECTION: Monday 8th & Tuesday 9th February 8am – 4pm LOCATION: 57 (Lot 120-121) Angus Clarke Drive, Forbes. NSW

FRIDGE/Freezer, Westinghouse 520 litre, white, $700 ono Ph 0400 657 007

BARNEVELDER Roosters x2 Nice colors, $10 each Pick up only Junortoun Phone 5449 3566

TOOLS, Shed lots, old caravans, old trailers, cash buyer Ph 0434 040 687

AUCTION

www.ebsary.com.au 161 McIvor Hwy Ph 5443 6740

WCB skirt, brand new size 12 $35 Ph 0403 573 674

BANTAMS 15 weeks old, mixed colors, very quiet, pullets $15, roosters $10 Ph 0457 289 331

For Fridges & Freezers, in GWO up to 25yrs. Washing Machines up to 7yrs old. Ph. 5441 1955

CLEARING SALE – PROPERTY SOLD

WALKING frame, black basket $10 0447 445 684

3300 lt $690. 5000 lt $860. 2000 lt $495 2500 lt Slimline $790. Drums 200lt $25.

POULTRY

TRACTORS & farm machinery wanted. Going or not, cash paid, Ph 0429 393 221

CLEARING SALES

TYRES x4, Continental Premium Contact 2 205/55 R16 $400 Phone 0439 001 818

WATER TANKS AND DRUMS

WANTED TO BUY

CASH

TOMATOES

PUPPY lamb beef & roo bones $2 ea or 3 for $5 Top Dog Pet Supplies & Clearance Centre open Saturdays 9-4, 7 Ramsay Crt K/flat 0474 313 861

OZTRAIL camp kitchen deluxe, EC $99 Ph 5439 3284

PEA STRAW $9.00

TAPESTRY adj, scroll work frame, 33x61cm, EC $20 Phone 5439 5322

PLANTS FOR SALE Stag Fern, magnificent $150, Bird of Paradise, potted $30, others cheap Phone 5441 7454

LOUNGE Suite, 3pc, fabric, VGC $70 Phone 0409 359 807

LUCERN HAY

TABLECLOTH, large, white damask x4, EC $20ea Ph 5439 5322

GARAGE SALES

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GOT SOMETHING TO SELL? 1300 558 385 LocalClassifieds

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

LIVESTOCK

ADOPT-A-PET OPT A Neutered Male, 1 Year

Harvey mix

Heeler/Kelpie

Harvey is a very energetic active boy who needs lots of exercise and stimulation. He loves playing with his toys especially his ball. Harvey loves the hose and swimming. He would benefit with an active family and some more training.

Neutered Male, 9 Years

Bam is a little old man who is looking for a quiet home where he can do his own thing. He doesn’t like other cats so it needs to be a home where he is the only one. He loves a cuddle and you will know when he is hungry as he has a very loud meow. If you think you can give this old man a nice, quiet, loving home, then please come in and meet him.

Bam DSH

LOST YOUR DOG OR CAT?

THE RSPCA IS THE POUND FOR THE BENDIGO CITY COUNCIL.

5441 2209

Piper Lane, East Bendigo

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Gym backs the Thunder By JOEL PETERSON

THE Bendigo Thunder will be fighting fit when the Victorian Womens Football League season rolls around thanks to a new partnership announced this week. The Thunder have joined forces with local business It’s Her Gym, with the Mollison Street centre becoming the club’s new training base. With the club narrowly missing out on finals last year, It’s Her Gym owner Sue Walton hopes the partnership will see the team feature at the pointy end in season 2016. “The Thunder are a professional, talented club who need the support of the Bendigo community to continue their success both on and off the field,” she said. “If It’s Her Gym can be a part of that success, then it’s as good as pulling the boots on myself.” Walton describes herself as a footy tragic, and urged the community and other businesses to get behind

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the team. “If you’re a footy lover, then I encourage you to come along and watch some games this year,” she said. “If you’re a Bendigo business owner, there will be opportunities to sponsor the club on all sorts of levels before the season starts. This playing group means business and are yet another example of Bendigo sportswomen doing our city proud.” Thunder captain Emma Grant, who has also been training with an academy ahead of the inaugural national women’s league in 2017, said the partnership was a big boost for the side. “Sue and her staff will add another professional dimension to our training and conditioning,” Grant said. “I think that there will be so many opportunities that will arise from this partnership. We can’t wait to work hard both in the gym and on the track and hopefully we will reap some rewards in 2016 and beyond.”

KICKING OFF: Bendigo Thunder has backing for 2016.

LOCAL primary school students will get an introduction to hockey next week when Hockey Victoria coaches come to Bendigo to promote the seventh annual Hookin2Hockey program. The program will see 1400 primary school students from around Bendigo participate in clinics to get them involved in the sport as part of a statewide recruitment roadshow. Students who participate in the clinics will be encouraged to try the sport through the national Hookin2Hockey program. Hookin2Hockey is a fun, safe and affordable program which aims to teach the basics of hockey in a modified game-based environment. “Our hockey roadshow is one of the industry’s most professionally run programs. It’s all about both girls and boys being exposed to how fun hockey is and why it’s the sport of choice for many Victorians,” Hockey Victoria CEO Andrew Skillern said. “Our programs are strongly linked with our clubs and associations and form an important start to our sport’s sustainability across Victoria.” The local Hookin2Hockey program will start on Saturday, February 13 hitting off at 9.30am at Bendigo’s Garden Gully Reserve. Anyone interested is encouraged to contact Ian Berry on 0428 540 660 for more information.

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TALENTED: Students Jack Meade and Mitchell O’Neill have good support.

BENDIGO South East College students Jack Meade and Mitchell O’Neill are back at school and working hard, both in and out of class. The talented duo have been selected in the 13 to 14-year-old Victorian Schools Triathlon team to head to Hervey Bay from April 18 to 21, based on their form in three lead-up races. Both students receive specialist training as part of BSE’s Athlete Development Program, which has a dedicated triathlon squad. Coach Dave Meade, running coach Andy Buchanan, cycling coach Rik McCaig and ADP ambassador Leon Griffin have all

chipped in to develop Mitch and Jack’s skills. “They’ve both been in the program since it started last year, so they have been working towards this for the last 12 months,” Meade said. “Triathlon is still a relatively new sport and this is the first program of its type offered in central Victoria, so most of the kids were very developmental at the start. “We really focus on getting the skills right and getting the attitudes right because the sport is so technical, so to have two athletes come through and get into the state team is amazing.” Former Bendigo resident Grif-

fin, himself a world class triathlete and Bendigo Sports Star of the Year monthy award winner, went to the same national championships in his younger years. He said his performance helped him realise he could make a career in the sport and wished the boys well. “That’s the best kids at their age in the country. I remember, I think I made the team in my last year of school and at that stage I had no idea of where I sat in the overall landscape as a junior,” Griffin said. “I think it’s a great first step for the two young guys that are involved to see where they fit and where it could go for them.”

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Axe Creek down to Mandurang From Page 32 After bowling the Cowboys out for 115 in the first innings, Giri made more than two thirds of Mandurang’s score of 4/233 before the visitors declared after 32 overs. Needing 118 to avoid an outright defeat Axe Creek could not hold on, Ash Dixon (51) playing a lone hand as the Cowboys were sent packing for 104 after 42.3 overs. Cain Ladiges, James Pietromonaco, Mick Healy and Warrick Behrens all claimed two wickets apiece in the second innings to leave Mandurang’s undefeated start to the season in tact and see them over a game clear atop the table. It was not the only outright defeat in the round as Spring Gully handed West Bendigo a third second innings loss of the year. Following Jesse Marciano’s day one ton Gully defended its total of 216, only finding resistance from the evergreen Ken Bell (46) as the Redbacks collapsed from 3/65 to be knocked over for 73. In the second dig Bell, Andrew Mead and Dion Prange all got starts the Redbacks looked like they may hang on at 4/157, but it was then that the collapse began. The wickets of Gary Singh and Prange came within the space of 10

runs before Brad McHugh fell to make it 7/169 and the visitors lost their final three wickets soon after to be dismissed for 171 from 57 overs. Gully then only had to bat for nine overs and add 36 runs to claim the win. Maiden Gully has plenty of cause for celebration on a big weekend for the club as it continued its giant killing run, rolling Sedgwick on home turf. Opener Rob Brown was the mainstay of the innings, putting on 71 for the second wicket with Shane Rabbitt before a mini collapse saw Gully lose 4/42. Dean Langley came in and steadied the ship with a timely 47, as he and Brown (92) guided Gully to within striking distance before the latter was dismissed at 5/191. Langley continued on his fine work and was last man out after the hosts has passed Sedgwick’s total of 238 with 241 off 77.2 overs. Maiden Gully capped the weekend off with a tenover game against members from Victoria Police on Sunday to raise funds for the Blue Ribbon Foundation. In the round’s other games, an Alex Collins century saw United defeat Marong and Golden Gully got the better of Emu Creek by six runs in a thriller at Langdon Building Oval.

WINNERS: Bendigo players were a large component of the Northern Rivers team.

Home with the shield NORTHERN RIVERS’ under-16 boys cricket team gave the region a clean sweep of titles in the age group in Victoria, after the side won the Dowling Shield final on Sunday. The final of the statewide competition between Northern Rivers and Outer East was held at Geelong’s Jubilee Park. Winning the toss and electing to bat first, Northern

Rivers posted 6/148 from their 35 overs, with Andrew Poppa top scoring with 35 and Bendigo trio James Vlaeminck (34), Zane Keighran (29) and James Ryan (27) all contributing with the bat. Mitchell Perry (2/23) and Jacob Quigley (2/31) were the best performed Outer East bowlers. Outer East’s run chase got off to a shaky start losing two early wickets, before

Bendigo in the final THE Bendigo District Cricket Association has picked up from where it left off last year’s breakthrough Melbourne Country Week campaign, making it through to today’s final against Geelong. Bendigo’s opening two matches both yielded wins, including a last ball day one thriller against Warrnambool. Tuesday saw the BDCA squad roll Mornington Peninsula before Wednesday’s game was called off due to inclement weather. Bendigo saved arguably its best for yesterday’s clash with Murray Valley after winning the toss and sending Murray Valley in to bat. Brent Hamblin, Adam Burns and Cam Taylor spear-

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COACHES NEEDED THE Bendigo Football Netball League is seeking interleague coaches for its 2016 campaign. The BFNL tackles Gippsland in interleague football this year and will also enter netball teams in the open and 17-andunder divisions at Association Championships. Bendigo was defeated in both interleague football and netball by Ballarat last year, leading the league to review its interleague operations. Position descriptions are available on the BFNL website: www.bendigofnl. com.au

FACING OFF LAST HURDLE: It’s been a good week for Bendigo. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN headed a Bendigo bowling attack that ripped through its opponents, knocking Murray valley over for only 49. Hamblin took four wick-

ets to continue his stellar campaign, while Taylor added three and Burns two. Bendigo easily chased down the modest total to as-

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SHOW GOES ON BENDIGO Baseball Association’s summer twilight series resumes on Monday. The program is aimed at junior players from eight to 12 years of age to get involved with the sport. The cost for the sixweek program is less than $30, with equipment and specialist coaching provided. The program is run at Albert Roy Reserve in Eaglehawk from 6pm to 8pm on Monday nights.

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RED HOT: Matt Giri Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Mandurang holds firm REIGNING premier Mandurang tightened its grip on top spot in the Emu Valley Cricket Association in round seven with a second consecutive outright win. Master blaster Matt Giri was again

the star as the Rangas dominated against Axe Creek, making an unbeaten 153 from 98 balls including 20 fours and four sixes to notch his second consecutive ton and third of the season. – Continued Page 31

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THE biggest test of the Bendigo Spirit’s season got significantly bigger this week, with Kelsey Griffin ruled out of Sunday’s round 16 clash with reigning champions Townsville Fire at Bendigo Stadium. Griffin suffered a hamstring injury in the third quarter of Bendigo’s loss to Dandenong last Saturday night when diving for a loose ball and left the court immediately, visibly in pain as she headed under the grandstand behind the Spirit bench. Griffin returned to the game shortly after but was restricted in her movement as Bendigo went down to the Rangers by eight points in another finals-like encounter. The club is hopeful Griffin will be able to play when it takes on Adelaide at home in round 17 in its regular season home finale. The Spirit got the better of the Fire twice early in the season and Townsville have not won in Bendigo since round 15, 2013, but Bendigo will be without Griffin, Bendigo’s

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they have probably lifted toward the end of the year as they do. We have an injury, but if we can win that rebound count we will have a good chance of winning the game.” Bendigo’s finals hopes were dealt a blow with the loss to the Rangers, but the fourth-placed Spirit (12-8) received a lifeline with Sydney (12-9) dropping both its games for the weekend to remain half a game behind Bendigo. One of the teams to get the better of Sydney, South East Queensland, made the shock announcement on Thursday that it was being wound up immediately, with five games left in the season. The club was placed into liquidation, with Basketball Australia CEO Anthony Moore saying the governing body’s concern was primarily the club’s players. The league was yet to make a decision at the tie of going to print on what will happen with the results of the club’s five remaining games, in which it was to play Adelaide, Perth, Canberra, Dandenong and Melbourne.

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