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ISSUE 964 FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 2016

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By PETER KENNEDY

IN exactly six months or 183 days’ time, Greater Bendigo will have a new group of councillors to represent the residents and ratepayers of this city for the next four years.

Suffice to say, and from a long way back, interest in these elections is already at elevated levels.

There has been a steady number of potential candidates coming forward, eager to put themselves out there for consideration once the opportunity arises, and that’s a good thing. Doubtless to say, there will also

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be more in the months ahead.

Our current group of councillors will limp towards the next elections with mixed reviews of their performance.

They are both winners and losers in the electoral sweepstakes…. And the fact that there have been so many highs and an alarming number of low points during their tenure cannot be forgotten.

There have been four code of conduct findings against four councillors,

although one continues to linger.

The toxic relationships that exist between some councillors have been laid bare in documents lodged with the VCAT. That should be embarrassing to those concerned and if it’s not, then we have a problem.

It’s human nature, but we do tend to remember the bad things more so than the good.

The image of our council, and of our city, has undoubtedly been dented by some recent events, but

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a wounded council is still getting things done.

Recommendations arising from the independent review of council operations have largely been implemented under the stewardship of this current council and the council officers. Regular monitoring and reporting of the city’s progress continues.

The calls upon this paper to undertake extensive diligence of potential councillors and to scrutinise all contenders for the October 22 elec-

tions have never been greater. Whether that goes to simple dissatisfaction with the current crop of councillors or a broader acceptance that we need to get local government back on track, remains to be seen.

Bendigo does deserve better, but recent council elections have shown it can be easier to get elected than it is to live up to the hype and to actually deliver.

In many ways, our city is at the cross roads. We have been named and shamed for the vocal antics of a few and this has undoubtedly damaged our city’s reputation.

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THREE auctions for three sales equals a massive vote in confidence for Bendigo’s commercial real estate market.

That’s the feedback from local real estate firms Tweed Sutherland First National and Dungey Carter Ketterer following three high profile auctions in the Bendigo central business district last Friday.

TSFN offered 30–38 Mitchell Street, which included five retail tenancies on a single title in a high profile position on one of the city’s main thoroughfares.

A large crowd gathered to watch veteran auctioneer Craig Tweed from midday, and while the 494 square metre property with 25 metre frontage to Mitchell Street was passed in at auction, it was later sold for an undisclosed price.

Then, Mr Tweed moved further along to the prime corner allotment at 12–14 Myers Street, home to the iconic Bush’s Produce Store. The 1012 square metre Commercial One zoned level allotment included the approximately 250sqm building that houses Bush’s.

After a slow start, bidding eventually reached $940,000 before the fall of the hammer completed a successful sale.

Both these properties auctioned by TSFN were part of the Backhaus Estate, established upon the death of Bendigo’s pioneering priest, Dr Henry Backhaus in September 1882.

Friday’s third auction was

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overseen by Dungey Carter Ketterer’s Robert Ketterer, and included the property at 271 Hargreaves Mall, currently leased to Cotton On Clothing and occupied by Typo.

The building offered investors 243sqm on a 136sqm allotment in the heart of the city. After spirited bidding including two phone bidders from Melbourne and Sydney, the property was sold to a Sydney based investor for $965,000.

Information supplied by DCK and fellow selling agents Gross Waddell prior to auction showed that volatility in the equities market, low interest rates and selfmanaged superfunds searching for investment opportunities, it was not surprising that properties providing good yields are in high demand.

The agents also said there had been a significant tightening of yields due primarily to demand for these types of assets, in recent years.

With the Reserve Bank once again putting the cash rate on hold (for the eighth month in a row), we expect that yield compression will continue through 2016 as investors continue to purchase well located and secure property.

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A matter of wellbeing

By Sharon kemp

Where there was dust yesterday, Kangaroo Flat schoolchildren are hoping there will be water in 18 months time.

They raised dust in a celebratory dance at the Browning Street site that is graded and ready to be handed over to the construction company that will build the $31 million Greater Bendigo Indoor Aquatic and Wellbeing Centre.

Yesterday’s event was the public launch of the facility’s design and of a community campaign to raise $1m towards the cost.

Prominent Bendigo business couple Dick and Mavis Hazeldene will contribute $300,000 to the community effort.

“We have lived in Kangaroo Flat for more than 80 years and believe this new facility will be a great addition to the area,” Mr Hazeldene aid.

“Staying fit and healthy, mentally and physically, is important and we look forward to being some of the first people to visit the centre when it’s complete.”

The Kangaroo Flat Community Enterprise and Bendigo Community

Health Services will run the campaign. More than $400,000 has been collected so far, including $100,000 tipped in by the enterprise.

KFCE chairman Jack Lyons said the plan was to ask Bendigo businesses to pledge $10,000 each, payable over four years.

“Since 2009, the enterprise has been a passionate advocate for the development of this facility and we are pleased to lead fundraising efforts for this important project,” Mr Lyons said.

Bendigo West MP Maree Edwards said the community had fought hard for the centre.

“I think Kangaroo Flat has for some time needed a facility like this,” she said.

“This new facility will be a great place for families to gather, for locals to get fit and healthy and for children to learn vital survival skills in the water.”

The enterprise was behind a seven-year community push to include an Olympic-sized pool at the centre after the original proposal was for a 25-metre pool.

The City of Greater Bendigo agreed to the longer 50m pool pro-

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driving ambition: The fundraiser has been launched

posal and the bulldozing of the leisure centre at the site.

The council has contributed $10.1m to the project, the Victorian government $15m and the federal government $4.9m.

Council chief executive Craig Niemann said council would draw on funds raised by the community as it was required.

The tender to construct the centre will be finalised by June 30 and

work is expected to begin immediately after.

Mr Niemann said construction would probably take 18 months with the building’s opening in early 2018.

It will also include a hydrotherapy pool and spa, a children’s play pool, a cafe, gymnasium, sauna, wellness centre, creche, change facilities, seating for 500 people and multipurpose meeting rooms.

Donations are tax deductible THE fundraising partnership of Bendigo Community Health Services and Kangaroo Flat Community Enterprise is set to benefit residents and businesses wishing to donate to the Greater Bendigo Indoor Aquatic and Wellbeing Centre.

The legal status of the BCHS means the donations will be tax deductible.

Politicians and community donors Dick and Mavis Hazeldene also noted the future health benefits of the centre which fits with the community health services’ preventative health mandate.

“Being more active is a great contributor to better health outcomes and has a huge impact on overall wellbeing,” chief executive Kim Sykes said.

“Swimming is an activity that can be enjoyed across all age groups: it is fun for families and one of the few exercises possible for people with mobility issues or weight-bearing difficulties.

“We also have very significant

call for drought aid Bendigo mayor Rod Fyffe, has written to the state government asking for Greater Bendigo to be declared a drought-affected municipality.

Doing so will mean farmers in the area can access much-needed drought support.

In his letter to agriculture minister Jaala Pulford, Cr Fyffe said the Council’s Farming Advisory Committee and the Greater Bendigo Rural Support Network are “greatly concerned about the continued viability and wellbeing of many of our farmers”.

He said the he would welcome the opportunity to further discuss the support needs of local farmers with the minister.

For further information about the supports available for drought affected areas see www.agriculture. vic.gov.au/agriculture/farm-management/drought-preparedness/droughtresponse-package-overview

right lane: An artist’s impression of the new pool. health inequalities across the City of Greater Bendigo and we know there are some localised pockets of high disadvantage. Kangaroo Flat is one of these.”

Sponsors can make large or small contributions, from purchasing naming rights to helping fund the purchase of kickboards and extra

play equipment.

Donations over $2 are tax deductible and can be made by depositing into the Bendigo Community Health Services – Aquatic and Wellbeing Centre Fundraiser account at any Bendigo Bank branch.

Account details are: BSB 633 000, account 157 203 720.

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new kiosk Sporting clubs will soon be able to make use of a new kiosk which is being constructed at Ewing Park oval.

The $138,000 project will see a new kiosk constructed underneath the pavilion which will

Mr Niemann said long term plans were to incorporate the sports facilities at nearby Dower Park to form a larger community precinct joining up with the aquatic centre.

Mr Lyons said it was already the plan of the community enterprise to construct solar-lit lights on the ashphalt path following the Bendigo Creek that wound through the existing Kangaroo Flat Recreation Reserve. allow people to watch the game while serving food and drinks.

The user groups of the oval are the Sandhurst Junior Football Club, St Therese’s Junior Football Club and United Cricket Club.

City of Greater Bendigo’s Lincoln Fitzgerald said the project was expected to be completed by the end of May. “At the moment those who are serving in the kiosk can’t watch the game, which takes away from the community atmosphere of the games,” Mr Fitzgerald said.

members appointed Five community members were appointed to the Rosalind Park Advisory Committee at the Greater Bendigo City Council meeting last week.

The members are Meg Caffin, Hannah Dunnolly-Lee (Dja Dja Wurrung), David Mitchell, Martin Sheean and Duncan Wallis.

The committee will provide high level advice and representation about the precinct It will also assist with the implementation of the Rosalind Park Recreation Reserve Precinct Master Plan and Management Framework which was adopted in December 2014.

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order of australia: Mr McClure’s family received the award last week.

Honour for McClure The Honourable Linda Dessau AM, Governor of Victoria, hosted the Order of Australia Investiture at Government House last Friday to honour 99 outstanding Victorians for their contribution and service to the community.

Among those honoured was the late Daryl McClure, who passed away in March 2015, but was posthumously awarded the Order of Australia Medal in the General Division (OAM) in the Australia Day 2016 Honours list for his lifelong service and contributions to Bendigo.

Mr McClure’s award was officially presented to his wife Elaine as one of 99 presented to outstanding Victorians from a variety of fields of service.

During his life, Mr McClure served as a member of state parliament for the seat of Bendigo from 1973 until 1982, a Bendigo city councillor from 1969 until 1970 and again from 1993 until 1994 and a Greater Bendigo city councillor from 1996 until 2004.

Mr McClure also served as City of Greater Bendigo mayor from 1999 until 2000.

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In 1997, Mr McClure was a key figure in the establishment of the Bendigo Weekly, together with local real estate agents, and he then oversaw the growth and development of one of the leading community newspapers in regional Australia.

He was a founding board member, and also the paper’s managing director until 2008. Although he retired in 2010, he remained an active wealth of information about the history of Bendigo and a friend and mentor to the paper’s directors and staff.

Mr McClure’s passion for Bendigo, and for wanting to make Bendigo a better place to live and work saw him dedicate more than half a century of service to committees and boards of many local organisations and community groups, as well as being a central figure in the salvation and rejuvenation of heritage assets including the Bendigo Tramways, the Central Deborah Gold Mine, the Shamrock Hotel and the Capital Theatre.

Mr McClure passed away in March 2015, aged 68.

Victoria Legal Aid has called for extra investment in legal aid in the Bendigo area as it faces increased demand for its services.

The VLA said that across Victoria, tens of thousands of people were missing out on the help they need, and that people in rural and regional Victoria face “postcode injustice”.

The organisation said that Victoria’s legal assistance was underfunded, compared to New South Wales, and called for an additional $72 million annually, including $42m from the Victorian government, as the state’s justice system experiences crushing demand through inadequate funding.

In Bendigo, people are missing out on access to many specialist courts and supports that are available in Melbourne.

Victoria Legal Aid Bendigo managing lawyer, Marcus Williams, said his clients were very disadvantaged when compared to their city counterparts.

“There are inherent inequities for people in regional areas accessing the justice system,” he said.

“There simply just aren’t the resources available that there are in city courts. While there is great goodwill from all involved to make things work, we still don’t have access to therapeutic programs such as court integrated services or specialist courts like the Family Violence, Koori or Drug Courts.

“We are struggling with old court houses which no longer can meet the purpose and are unsatisfactory and unsafe, particularly for victims of family violence. There are delays in the system due to issues like

postcode injustice: Victoria Legal Aid is seeking cash for Bendigo. the County Court and Federal Magistrates Court being circuit courts. Time delays and other issues with the transport of prisoners to court can be a major headache.”

He said the County Court sits on a circuit basis in country areas which creates uncertainty and delay around the listing of trials, appeals and pleas.

“County Court circuits create real difficulties. Sexual offences take priority because there are time limits in which they have to be heard. But if you have a matter like aggravated

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The number of services provided by VLA in the Bendigo region has risen almost 28 per cent in the past two years.

This includes duty lawyer services at court, grants of legal assistance, legal advice and legal information.

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Upgrade on memorial wants list

THE RSL Soldiers Memorial Institute in Pall Mall is set for a major upgrade if funding can be raised.

Bendigo District RSL president Cliff Richards and City of Greater Bendigo mayor Rod Fyffe launched a public fundraising campaign to upgrade and redevelop the institute on Wednesday.

The building is being operated by the RSL as a military museum and the purpose of the fundraising campaign is to ask residents to assist in financing this important project.

The building was opened in 1921 and was largely built out of public subscription.

“We are asking the people of Bendigo to once again to make a financial commitment to ensure the memories of those that served and died, survived and suffered, and those serving still are remembered for all time,” Cr Fyffe said.

Application for funding has been

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made to the federal government for $1.7 million and to the state government for $1.2m.

Council has committed $800,000 and the Bendigo RSL is committed to raising $500,000, a mix of RSL funds and public subscription.

The nominal roll on the front of the building lists more than 2000 names of Bendigo’s finest.

Their families were also major financial contributors to the building of this memorial.

“We ask those families named on the honour board to consider continuing the family’s tradition and ensure that they are a part of maintaining the memory of their loved ones,” Mr Richards said.

Federal member for Bendigo, Lisa Chesters was the first local to make a donation and calls on others to consider contributing towards this cause.

“I’m a strong advocate for this project and believe it’s vital this res-

battling on: Mayor Rod Fyffe, Peter Bull, Graeme Monaghan, RSL secretary Paul Penno, RSL president Cliff Richards and Kym Levett. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN toration and revitalisation of the Soldiers Memorial Institute is fully funded,” she said.

“That is why I’ve made a personal donation of $1000 towards this very worthy cause.

“I am not aware of any other building in regional and rural Australia that is so well placed to continue to tell this remarkable story.

“Whether it’s $1000 or $10, every dollar will help our local RSL achieve

Windfall for Kalianna five years on More than $4 million to start rebuilding the run-down facilities of Kalianna Special School in North Bendigo is the next step in a two-year, parent-driven campaign to make the school a centre of excellence.

On Monday, Bendigo West MP Maree Edwards told the Kalianna community in the school’s small, packed multipurpose room, that $4.3m would be forthcoming to start a rebuild.

“This investment will upgrade classrooms at Kalianna Special School and ensure local students with special needs get the help and the first-rate facilities they deserve,” Ms Edwards said.

The announcement was met with cheers from teachers, students and parents.

It seems their voices were finally being heard after they missed out on $16.2 billion meted out to Australia’s public schools in the Federal Labor government’s economic stimulus package five years ago, a response to the global financial crisis.

Kalianna principal Peter Bush said it was not lost on Kalianna students at the time

big plans: Kalianna principal Peter Bush and Maree Edwards MP with students Josh Duggan, Caleb Jeanes, Jedd Manton and Noah Camilleri. that the mainstream schools of their brothers and sisters were building new classrooms and facilities but theirs was not.

“I started here in 2013 and that was the first thing that shocked me,” Mr Bush said.

“All of the schools had gone through a rebuild or a refurbishment, but not Kalianna.”

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So parents were called and consulted at a school family barbecue and a petition was circulated at community events and shopping centres.

They would gather 4200 signatures and Ms Edwards tabled the petition in Victoria’s parliament.

The school received funding in 2014 to complete a masterplan, and the first

tranche of construction money, announced this week, is earmarked to build six new classrooms and a cafeteria that will form the social heart of the school.

The cafe will be run by the school’s students studying for a Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning students, which is a hands-on option for years 11 and 12.

“It will be great for their skills and a way to assist their future employment in hospitality,” Mr Bush said.

Construction is scheduled for this year.

Stage two, which the state government will fund in the next budget, will build another six to 10 classrooms.

Stage three will include more classrooms, a new multipurpose room and lecture theatre that will accommodate La Trobe University students seeking training for special needs students.

It is this last feature that will make Kalianna a centre of excellence, available to train teachers going into mainstream education so that students with special needs can also go to a mainstream school.

their fundraising goal and I would like to encourage local businesses, service clubs, families and individuals to contribute.”

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Big Give for community A BENDIGO group is bringing a new 24-hour community giving day to the city in September.

The Community Foundation for Central Victoria (CFCV) is a not for profit organisation which strengthens communities by enabling people to give where they live.

“Big Give is a 24 hour online community giving day for locals to get behind our great not for profit organisations and community groups,” CFCV executive Ann Lansberry said.

“Funds raised are for locals and their local projects. Fundraisers will have the opportunity to top up their donations with prizes from our prize pool.”

Lifeline relies on volunteer support to deliver services 24 hours a day.

Lifeline Central Victoria and Mallee in Bendigo has limited services.

Lifeline Central Victoria and Mallee is unable to operate 24 hours a day, and doesn’t have an op-shop.

Lifeline project manager Simon Wooldridge said Big Give is a great way to raise awareness of the local Lifeline services.

“We need to have more funds so that we can get more people operating the phones,” he said.

“Big Give is about everyone giving, so we can give every hour, every day to people in need in our local community.”

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A time for vision 3From Page 1 Yet we sit within arm’s reach of being something so great, in so many areas.

Despite all this, we believe the best time to live, work and invest in Bendigo is now. And we believe the overwhelming majority of Bendigo residents think exactly the same way.

So it’s time we upped the ante. No matter how admirable the intentions of council and/or the councillors we elect on October 22, Bendigo will never attain the lofty standards it rightfully seeks without the support and encouragement of its residents.

It’s time for Bendigo to turn up the dial on everything it does.

We don’t need a stronger debate, we just need to be talking about the right topics.

We need a broader consideration of what might be, and of topics that may or may not eventuate over the horizon, but only if we start the conversations now.

Spare us the “he said, she said” indulgences that are so wilting to society.

Give us ideas, suggestions and contributions that will add, not subtract.

We all have a role to play and no one should ever doubt

their capacity to make a contribution or to have an impact. It’s whether that contribution or that impact is good or bad that is yet to be determined, and is also the opportunity.

Our councillors don’t need to all be rocket scientists. We should not expect them to be pseudo members of a third-tier parliament.

But they do need an element of understanding about what Bendigo needs and where we are going. They need to be able to listen, to know when to ask a question.

And they need to be held accountable.

They need common sense.

They should share a common love of Bendigo and its people and the belief that we can be an even greater Bendigo.

They should share a commitment to working towards making all this happen, and to working together to achieve their goals, not just for their benefit, but for Bendigo’s benefit.

Our councillors will be the community barometer for a further four years, through until the year 2020.

2020 is a measure of one’s vision.

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Eye for the future

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What stirs a former mayor, the youngest in Bendigo at the time, and now an award-winning Melbourne-based engineer, when he revisits the goldfields city?

Chris Stoltz says the heritage heart of Bendigo tweaks his heartstrings, particularly the grand trio of buildings on Pall Mall – the Beehive, the Shamrock Hotel and the old Post Office.

Mr Stoltz said he and his wife had just bought a property in Bendigo.

“We describe ourselves as dual citizens,” he said.

“Bendigo has gone ahead in leaps and bounds.”

He recalled a View Street that once carried trams but now boasted wellestablished trees.

“Anyone looking from the top down would think they were looking at the Garden of Eden,” he said.

Mr Stoltz loves the character and old-world charm of Bendigo.

But he and fellow engineer, national president of Engineers Australia John McIntosh, visited the city last week to learn about its innovative landmarks.

Mr McIntosh and Mr Stoltz, the latter in his capacity as Engineers Australia Victorian division president, toured the Australian Turntable Company in Kangaroo Flat, Thales’ Junortoun operations and MSD Animal Health’s East Bendigo production plant.

They were seeking evidence to support a viewpoint that they will pitch to politicians – that Bendigo deserves its own identity as an innovative and world-class city.

The association wants to give our governments a focus in Victoria outside of Melbourne.

“We don’t think of Germany, for example, as a Berlin plus a bunch of regional cities,” Mr Stoltz said.

Through innovative engineering and a world outlook, Bendigo already

heritage heart: Chris Stoltz and John McIntosh. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN had much to recommend it.

Mr McIntosh cited as an example Australian Turntable Company’s technology which allows it to build turntables on site to exact specification, and later delivered to a location such as Iraq.

He said he admired Bendigo’s cando attitude, which was at the heart of innovative success and that the city showed an unjustified humility.

He was 29 when he became mayor in 1981.

In 2012 he won the Sir John Holland civil engineer of the year and

along with his current role as managing director of Spatial Partners which is assisting the construction of the National Broadband Network, Mr Stoltz promotes the role of civil engineers.

“There isn’t much that supports our high standard of living that hasn’t been designed and built by engineers,” he said.

“Over the past couple of decades many organisations have overlooked the skills and responsibilities.

“We seek to redress that trend and have engineers once again overseeing the shaping of our future.”

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Autumn rainfall on the horizon

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LOCAL farmers, and perhaps the odd gardener or two, may see a glimmer of hope when they next look skyward hoping for rain.

After 12 of the past 13 months delivered less than average rainfall in Bendigo, the bureau of meteorology is forecasting a La Niña weather system could develop in the coming months.

The latest El Niño Southern Oscillation report from the bureau suggests that although forecast accuracy is low at this time of year, five of eight key indicators suggest La Nina is likely.

“While the 2015–16 El Niño remains at weak to moderate levels, recent changes in the tropical Pacific Ocean and atmosphere, combined

with current climate model outlooks, suggest the likelihood of La Niña in 2016 has increased to around 50 per cent,” the report said.

The likelihood of La Niña in 2016 has increased “La Niña is often, but not always, associated with aboveaverage winter-spring rainfall over northern, central and eastern Australia.

“Australia’s climate is also being influenced by record warm temperatures in the In-

dian Ocean.

“The warmth in the Indian Ocean will likely provide extra moisture for rain systems as they cross Australia during the southern autumn.”

The bureau’s most recent climate outlook listed Bendigo as having only an even likelihood of exceeding the median rainfall figure of 137mm for autumn.

So far in March the city has recorded just two millimetres of rainfall.

Most of central Victoria is listed as having a serious rainfall deficiency according to the bureau’s drought statement, meaning totals are in the lowest 10 per cent all time but not the lowest five per cent.

Western Victoria has been the hardest hit, with parts recording the lowest rainfall on record over the period.

New work on breast cancer New National Breast Cancer Research Foundation research funded by the Women in Super Mother’s Day Classic seeks to understand the link between obesity and breast cancer.

This new research, made possible by participants and fundraisers at Mother’s Day Classic events including that at Bendigo, follows recent findings identifying that being overweight increases a person’s risk of developing hormone receptor – positive breast cancer after menopause.

Dr Kristy Brown and her team at Melbourne’s Hudson Institute of Medical Research are investigating treatment possibilities that involve the appetite-stimulating enzyme produced by the gut, called

ghrelin. This enzyme has the potential to stop the body producing estrogen, therefore starving the tumour and stopping it in its tracks.

Dr Brown said estrogen, in addition to being produced by the ovaries, was also produced by fat cells, and the majority of obesity-related breast cancers were estrogen-dependent.

Funds raised from last year’s event have now been allocated to five national research projects, including Dr Brown’s study, that aim to im-

prove health benefits for those affected by breast cancer as well as other cancers.

Mother’s Day Classic has set a fundraising target of $4 million this year to support researchers whose ultimate aim is to reduce deaths from breast cancer.

In Bendigo, participants will once again walk and/ or run around a picturesque course through Strathdale’s Beischer Park, with the option of either an eight kilometre run, a four kilometre run, or a four kilometre walk.

Registrations for this year’s event can be done on the day, Sunday May 8, or online here: www.mothersdayclassic.com.au/ event-info/regional-event-locations/victoria/bendigo/ Online registrations close at 11.59pm Wednesday, May 4.

in memory: Warren and Julie Smith with Brendan Aikman. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Matt’s legacy remains IT has been an eventful year for the family and former baseball team of Matt Lawry, who died three years ago of an acute asthma attack on his way to work.

Mr Lawry, 34 at the time, was put on life support to save his organs for donation before he passed away in April 2013.

Ahead of this year’s third memorial baseball match in Bendigo to raise awareness about asthma and organ donation, Mr Lawry’s parents Julie and Warren Smith have been working with the Scots Baseball Club to re-establish clubrooms at the Eaglehawk Albert Roy

Reserve which were burnt out in a fire in February.

With no facilities at Eaglehawk to hold the memorial match between Scots and the Falcons Baseball Club, the City of Greater Bendigo offered the family and Scots one-off availability of the Maiden Gully Recreation Reserve in Beckhams Road.

The game, part of the regular season, will be played on Sunday, May 1.

The Maiden Gully venue has special meaning for Mrs Smith because it was where Mr Lawry played much of his baseball.

“Matthew would want

to be remembered for the life he gave as well as life he lived,” she said.

“He really would be proud, if we are able to generate enough awareness of this terrible disease, for this to never happen to another person or their families.”

Since his death, Mr Lawry has given to 32 people through the donation of his organs and tissue.

On May 1, donor and recipient families associated with DonateLife Victoria and Donor Families Australia, will attend the memorial baseball match.

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Curves stall commuters

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The $3.65 billion Regional Rail Link project’s curves are the main cause of the V/Line wheel wear saga which has caused major headaches for commuters across the state in recent months.

A Monash Institute of Rail Technology report into the ongoing V/Line wheel wear saga was handed down this month, citing the curve radii, a lack of

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flapper fUN: Group members joined in the activities. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Stepping out for a fitter future THE annual Exercise Together Day kicked off on Wednesday to celebrate being healthy and active at any age.

Bendigo Health’s rural health team co-ordinates the fitness for older adults program which provides a variety of exercise classes each week in Bendigo and rural communities for older adults to improve their health and wellbeing.

The programs have been running weekly for almost 20 years with the aim of maintaining fit-

ness and mobility.

Group members from across Bendigo came together for a day of exercise, entertainment and morning tea.

Bendigo Health allied health team leader Diana Antoniazzi said Exercise Together Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of everyone involved with the classes.

“The classes provide a valuable opportunity for participants to socialise and exercise each week,” Ms Antoniazzi said.

“Classes are conducted by

qualified exercise instructors, with regular physiotherapy input, and focus on improving mobility, strength, co-ordination and balance.

“Many of the changes people experience with age are due to reduced activity levels rather than the ageing process itself. Regular exercise can make you healthier, happier and more able to enjoy the later years of your life.”

Enquiries about joining classes can be made to the Bendigo Health rural health team on 5454 7102.

lubrication and the materials used in both wheels and rail as major causes of the excessive wheel wear across the VLocity fleet.

The report found that curves in the new section of track, including the North Melbourne Flyover, were too tight and not adequately lubricated, increasing the rate of wheel wear to unsafe levels.

“The wheel wear rate remained relatively constant until December 2015, and then progressively increased due to greater contact between worn rails and worn wheels in the tighter curves,” V/Line interim CEO Gary Liddle said.

“We will take on board all the recommendations in the report, and implement all the measures necessary to ensure wheel wear is kept at a manageable level.”

“We’ve restored more than 90 per cent of our train services and we’re on track to return to normal by mid-year.”

The report’s recommendations included modifying the design of the bogies on the VLocity units V/Line uses on its network, finding a more suitable method of lubricating rail and wheels, and potentially improving the materials used in both.

Minister for public transport Jacinta Allan said V/Line’s organisational structure will also be looked into.

“The review also makes important recommendations about improving the structure, governance and capability of V/ Line and the board will adopt all of those recommendations,” she said.

“I will be discussing the report with the board in coming weeks and have asked the chair to start the recruitment of a new CEO.”

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Call out for food

UNITINGCARE Bendigo is calling on locals to raid their food pantry in a bid to help record numbers of people who are struggling with the rising cost of living.

It comes after an increasing number of families, singles, children, welfare recipients and the elderly are turning to the community services provider to help them make ends meet.

A Tin Food Donation drive has been launched for the first time in UnitingCare Bendigo’s history as a way to meet the demand.

UnitingCare’s two emergency relief outreach centres have been inundated with requests from thousands of local people to help them cope with fi-

nancial hardship.

Volunteer Julie Roberts said the centres give people the essentials to deal with a crisis.

“Each year our main centre on Forest Street assists 16,000 people providing them with food, clothes, household goods and financial assistance,” Ms Roberts said.

Ms Roberts said it’s heartbreaking to see so many people in Bendigo doing it tough.

“They try to battle even though their bills and rent payments are piling up,” Ms Roberts said.

In the electorate of Bendigo East there were 176 people experiencing homelessness in 2014, up 50 per cent from 2006.

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Sundial back in spotlight THE Mackay Sundial first erected in 1930 as a tribute to the then president of the Red Cross Society has been reinstated after a 26-year absence.

The sundial was originally outside the Soldier’s Memorial Hall in Pall Mall in recognition of Mary Henderson Mackay, a prominent Bendigo resident who served the Red Cross Society from 1914 to 1930.

According to the Annals of Bendigo, the Mackay Sundial was “erected to the memory of a noble woman who had given of her best for the relief of distress, suffering and hardship of the men who had played their part in the defence of the Empire”.

In 1990 the sundial was relocated to the then Red Cross Society building in View Street.

The building was subsequently bought by La Trobe University and replaced with the Visual Arts Centre.

The sundial has most recently been housed at the council’s Adam

Street depot.

Mayor Rod Fyffe thanked La Trobe University for restoring the brass sundial, which sits on top of a pink marble pillar and is inscribed with a riddle: I am a shadow, so art though. I mark time, does thou?

“Mrs Mackay was a highly regarded Bendigonian and the sundial is a fitting tribute to the important contribution she made to the community,” Cr Fyffe said.

“Council, working in partnership with the university and Mrs Mackay’s descendants, is pleased to have been able to not only restore this important part of Bendigo’s history, but also bring it back, as close as possible, to its original location.”

Mary Mackay was the principal of St Andrew’s College and was involved with the Red Cross after war was declared in 1914. She was president of the Red Cross Society until she died in 1930.

Both of Mrs Mackay’s sons, Murdoch Mackay and Dr Eric Mackay, died during World War I.

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RETURNED: La Trobe University’s Rob Stephenson and Mackay family descendant Richard Guy. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

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Services ahead of the day DURING the lead up to Anzac day this week, a band of volunteers has been delivering services to aged-care homes.

The services were started many years ago to cater for veterans entering nursing homes.

They are held in more than 22 hospitals, aged care and residential facilities and provide the residents and patients the opportunity to have their own Anzav Day service.

“Without these services, the elderly and ill would not be able to commemorate what many consider a very important date in our community,” Bendigo District RSL’s Lisa Gellatly said.

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“The new crosses will be added to the Field of Remembrance and stories recalled of local men and women who served the young Australia a century ago,” he said.

Mr Earl said descendants who honoured relatives when the field was unveiled last year were invited to join this year’s commemoration and procession by placing Australian flags in the field.

Services and marches in the region Anzac Day Monday, April 25 The 101st Anniversary of the landing of Australian and New Zealand Troops at Gallipoli.

Dawn Services Bendigo 5.50am: March from the Soldiers Memorial Institute, Pall Mall to the Cenotaph, View Point.

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PARISHIONERS from All Saints Cathedral who enlisted in World War I will be among those remembered when new crosses are added to Bendigo’s Field of Remembrance on Anzac Eve. The new crosses will also mark the centenary of the first Anzac commemoration in Bendigo when a special church service was held in All Saints on April 25, 1916 on the anniversary of the 1915 Gallipoli landing.

Local RSL volunteers are currently restoring the All Saints Honour Roll from World War I for display in the Pall Mall museum and names will be selected from the roll for 25 new crosses in the Field of Remembrance.

“One hundred years ago, young men and women from Bendigo were enlisting as reinforcements to the first Anzacs and heading to battles on the Western Front,” RSL sub-branch president Cliff Richards said.

“Bendigo gave thanks on the first anniversary of Gallipoli with a service at All Saints on that day and later in the week a large gathering at Upper Reserve, now known as the QEO.” Field of Remembrance co-ordinator Chris Earl said this year’s commemoration would include a procession of cross-bearers and vintage vehicles

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Morning Marches and Services Bendigo 10.30am: March from McCrae Street/Pall Mall (assembly area outside Bendigo TAFE) to the Soldiers Memorial Institute, Pall Mall.

11am: Service to start on the forecourt of the Soldiers Memorial Institute.

Eaglehawk 8.20am: March (assembly area in front of the Eaglehawk Citizens’ Brass Band Hall, Peg Leg Road to Brassey Square.

8.30am: Service to start at Brassey Square.

Kangaroo Flat 9.20am: March (assembly area High and Station streets, St Monica’s Church) to the Soldiers’

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9.30am: Service to commence at the Soldiers Memorial.

Huntly 9am: March and Service to be held in the Garden of Remembrance (adjacent to the Huntly Memorial Hall, Midland Highway). At the conclusion of the service, refreshments will be served in the Huntly Memorial Hall.

Inglewood 10.45am: March from Brook Street to Monument in Grant Street.

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As the proprietress of Selina’s Salon she would never dream of being seen in public without being dressed to the nines and her hair coiffured.

Dorothy’s husband, Arthur Hocking, was a World War II hero. With his clipped moustache and straight back, Arthur was to retain the composure of a military man.

He escaped the Japanese in New Guinea after the fall of Rabaul in 1942 and with a handful of other members of the 2/22 Division of the Infantry

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As the years went by Dorothy’s love for Arthur never waned and she never forgot that her husband’s reputation had been diminished by the Department of Veteran Affairs’s decision.

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Stupidity of speed

MEDIA speculation that the federal government is preparing to announce the successful bidder for Australia’s next fleet of submarines next week ahead of the May 3 budget is an opportunity for the federal government to support Bendigo’s defence manufacturers and local jobs.

Bendigo could be in line for a jobs boost if Keech wins a components contract for Australia’s new submarines.

Local business, Keech Australia, has been invited by German submarine manufacturer ThyssenKrupp (TKMSA) to join their bid to supply the Australian Navy’s new submarines.

If this bid is successful, this contract will secure many small to medium supply chain businesses and jobs.

In Bendigo, we have a proud defence and defence manufacturing history and hopefully an exciting future.

I call on the federal government to award this contract to a bidder who will not only commit to building our submarines in Australia but also source content from Bendigo businesses like Keech Australia.

IN answer to “Raising the speed limit” by David Leyonhjelm, Bendigo Weekly, April 15.

The fast train for Australia is very risky as the rail line has to be welded with no expansion joints.

The summer heat is too high and the track expansion too great – in parts of Australia that has welded track the trains are often cancelled as the heat expansion buckles the track to a hazardous level.

Increasing the speed limit to 130 kilometres per hour on our motorways is highly dangerous. At 110km/h a vehicle is travelling a kilometre in 32.7 seconds, where at 130kph a vehicle is travelling a kilometre in 27.7 seconds, a saving of only five seconds a km. If you have to travel 100km then the saving is 500 seconds – eight minutes.

My understanding is the crumple zone of a modern car is designed for slower speeds than 100km/h.

At higher speeds the risk of losing vehicle control is vastly greater and survival in an accident is near enough to nil.

The people that clean up the mess after an accident are affected for the rest of their lives by the stupidity of speed.

Peter Simmons, Huntly

Lisa Chesters MP, Federal Member for Bendigo

Catalogue of grievance IT is commendable to see Anthony Radford supporting his friends on the Bendigo council.

I note that the content of his letter is somewhat similar to mayor Fyffe’s release, suggesting a solidarity of opinion.

The tone of the letter suggests that the council as a body and as individuals are under an unprovoked verbal attack.

One might debate that. Another view is that the council, also as a body and as individuals, has over the past several years done some things which placed it in the position to be criticised.

Some controversial planning approvals, questionable personal behaviour and in-house fighting within the council, along with a less than open and candid relationship with the residents has not been conducive to widespread admiration.

If there had been an isolated incident of misconduct by the council, and people were still harping on about it, Mr Radford’s objection would be fair enough. That is not the case. There is a catalogue of grievances against this council.

Murray McPhie, Epsom

Waiving the fee WITH the Bendigo councillors recently having voted on a compulsory green organics collection service for all households in urban Bendigo and Marong, there is some additional information that householders should know.

It is possible to apply for an exemption to the compulsory service.

For those properties that are exempt from being part of the green organics rollout, the annual organic collection fee of $86 will be waived.

This is a new rate, so by getting yourself an exemption ongoing you will be saving yourself money every year.

Waste management rates are not subject to rate capping, so the initial “honeymoon” rate of $63 for the green organics collection is sure to increase.

In the recommendation that was endorsed, it was suggested that the current option to allow households the choice to downsize their bin is a more suitable approach from an overall service efficiency perspective and hence offers better value to all ratepayers.

This isn’t exactly true as this council does not offer the 80-litre garbage, recycling and green organics bins that other councils do.

If it did, those households that

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are already saying they could go with a fortnightly collection could opt for a smaller bin and again save themselves money.

In the February 2016 workshop, councillors also expressed a strong desire to ensure that the opportunity to build on this initial step is not hampered by long term contractual commitments for the collection service.

In doing so, council asked that any proposed organic collection contract allow for a review of the adopted kerbside collection frequencies within two years of the service being introduced.

What this means is that the issue of fortnightly collection of garbage has simply been shelved for two years when it will again be reviewed.

When the councillors voted on this motion they were not aware that Bendigo had missed out on the opportunity to have an organic waste management system built here in Bendigo.

They were never made aware of this tender even though director Darren Fuzzard was quoted in the Bendigo Weekly of December 18, 2015 as saying: “Something that the councillors are really keen on is first of all that they want an organics service in place for the community. Beyond that, what the councillors want us to look at is creating the possibility for a future development in Bendigo.”

I note that the Ballarat council meeting on February 3, 2016 voted to introduce a green waste collection

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Andrea Metcalf, Epsom

Why ban placards?

ARTICLE 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the UN in 1948 states: Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression, this right includes freedom to hold opinion without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers.

In 1980 Australia became a signatory to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. Councillor Fyffe as a local government representative should be fully aware of this situation and rights of people to use social media.

Councillor Fyffe should also be fully aware of the Objectives of Council which states: “The primary objective of a council is to endeavour to achieve the best outcomes for the local community having regard to the long term cumulative effects of decisions. And treating all people with respect and empathy even if we disagree with their point of view.”

Of course good manners are a given, as is no abuse or physical

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threats to councillors. But one should be concerned at the restriction on the right to express an opinion in any media format.

I have three questions: 1. Is it correct to stop ratepayers from carrying placards into the public gallery of council?

2. Is this a restriction on the right to express an opinion?

3. And, is a placard classed as any media?

Abusive placards and behaviour which demean and insult is not acceptable, but others expressing real concerns for ratepayers should be allowed as a democratic right.

Bill Collier, Golden Square

Our trees and wildlife WHY does the council cut down trees and not plant any more? We won’t have possums, galahs, owls or kookaburras and the kangaroos won’t have anywhere to live.

That’s why we have to stop cutting down trees. We will breathe bad air if we have less trees.

Also, speed limits need to be changed because kangaroos are getting hit by cars and people are just leaving them there to suffer.

People need to check kangaroos that have been hit and if they are still alive call wildlife rescue and if they are dead take them off the road and check the pouch.

Oscar Fox age 10, Ascot

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By PAT HORAN Member of Rural Australians for Refugees, Bendigo

ELECTRONIC media and social media stories spread with amazing speed. Mere repetition of a story lends it credibility and few people ask “Where did this come from? Can I be sure it is true?”

Unfortunately, truth is often lost and the more alarmist and scandalous a story the faster it seems to travel.

A recent Melbourne University survey of attitudes to asylum seekers shows many Australians have erroneous and damaging beliefs about the treatment of asylum seekers.

Politicians of successive governments have fuelled some of these beliefs for political advantage. Fear has been shown to be a strong influence on people’s voting intentions and there is rarely any incentive to provide calm rational explanations of complex issues.

The MU study was based on focus groups and some of the beliefs revealed include asylum seekers and refugees are given a $10,000 handout, they are given free

Nike shoes, they are given preferential treatment for public housing, seeking asylum by boat is “illegal”, asylum seekers are “queue jumpers”, and Australian traditions, such as singing Christmas carols are being stopped to avoid offending Muslims.

The study found these beliefs were supported by a high level of religious intolerance of Muslims.

to counteract them or undo the damage done.

Under the United Nations Refugee Convention which Australia has signed, anyone who fears persecution in their home country may approach another country to seek asylum.

This is legal no matter what method of transport is used to reach the country.

Where these people have safe access to an Aus-

Welcoming refugees will continue to strengthen our society There is no factual basis for any of these beliefs, so why do people so readily and unquestioningly accept them?

Those who are struggling to cope with everyday life can easily feel resentful of others whom they perceive to be getting unfair advantages such as social welfare payments. Misleading stories of benefits, whether created mischievously and deliberately, or by hearsay and rumour, fuel resentment, leading to social division.

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Sometimes it is too dangerous for people to be seen to be trying to leave their country. In other words, there is no access to a “queue”.

Asylum seekers are people who have asked for protection. Their application is assessed according to UN rules. In Australia this process can take years. Those whose applications are accepted are then deemed to be refugees and may be granted one of several kinds of visa.

Asylum seekers and refugees have different entitlements in Australia.

While waiting for their asylum claims to be processed most asylum seekers do not receive any payment from Centrelink, they have no work rights and have to rely on charity to survive.

However, some asylum seekers who meet certain criteria (e.g., having waited for more than six months for their claim to be determined) can be eligible for financial support from the Asylum Seeker Assistance Scheme, administered by the Red Cross.

Those who have been granted refugee status and a Permanent Protection Visa are entitled to Centrelink benefits and a Medicare card.

Refugees who have settled in Australia, with very few exceptions, have become good Australian citizens, asking only for safety and the opportunity to establish a good life for their families. Most have become proud contributors to the Australian community.

Welcoming refugees will continue to strengthen our society, as long as we act on facts, not myths, about them.

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The Weekly has chosen this week to turn its attention to what lies ahead, and we do so with the ambitious aim of helping stoke the fires of a different level of debate.

From next week, we will publish a series of articles contributed by local residents that promote some of their thoughts and views about where Bendigo is headed, what is needed and what they would like to see included in the city’s many plans and priorities over the next four years.

2020 is not just a date on the calendar. It’s not just a measure of one’s vision.

It’s a goal that all of us have the opportunity to contribute to and be a part of.

tests and the vocal dissatisfaction of some residents, council elections are also the chance for all of us to consider change.

Bendigo’s greatest critics rest within this great city, but this also highlights a passion that exists and a belief and desire for Bendigo to be better.

Having worked hard to get itself ahead of the pack over the past decade or so, staying there is always going to be harder, but that is what Bendigo needs to do.

But differences of opinion, whether it be among councillors, other community leaders, community groups or individuals, should never be mistaken as a platform for a lack of respect, ignorance or discrimination.

THE countdown to this year’s local government elections may not have started this week, but it’s our belief that it is time our city circled the date and started to narrow in on the October 22 election.

Bendigo is the city most outsiders look at longingly from afar.

Many a time we have heard visitors ask how did Bendigo do that, how did we get that and why is Bendigo moving ahead like it is.

Council elections are the residents and ratepayers chance to choose who they will entrust their support and vote to continue the good work of local government for the next four years.

After a decent amount of upheaval, including four Code of Conduct hearings, community pro-

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HE day finally arrived when the long-suffering Mrs Kendall and I headed off to Melbourne for lunch.

We were invited by a former colleague of Mrs K, and as we don’t get out much made the effort.

Arrival time was set for 11.30am, yum, pre-lunch nibbles too.

As we live half way down the Calder from Bendigo, I only left an hour for the trip, and hopped into the trusty VW at 10.30am.

Just past Kyneton the wheel started to make an almighty row, and I had no choice but to pull over on the side of the highway.

After careful inspection of the underside I discovered my driver’s side front wheel had shredded down to the radial.

The tyre was wrecked and unsafe all in one.

I took note of the fast moving traffic close by on the highway as I looked for the spare wheel.

It’s one of those space-saver tyres, and barely up to the job. Maximum 80 kilometres and hour and for minimum use.

Car manufacturers and dealers take note: This is just not good enough. I repeat, not good enough.

For the sake of a few dollars, drivers have to risk a lot because of some penny pinching in the budgeting department.

At this point I had no choice, and jacked up the car. Mrs K was very useful

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and hauled out the spare while I took off the shredded wheel.

Mrs K proved even more useful a moment later, as I was loosening a wheel nut with my foot on the brace, it slipped. My jeans slipped over the brace and I toppled sideways heading for the highway.

Mrs K at the speed of lightning caught my arm and stopped me from falling. It was so fast she didn’t have a chance to think it through, she just caught me. It would have been quite messy on the Calder.

I laughed it off, quietly relieved.

We staggered into Woodend in the three-and-a-half-wheeled car, all other road users cursing us, looking for a fullsize replacement.

It was Saturday and we had no luck.

Time was moving on, and we were

going to be late. Rather than continue on, we went back for the beaut ute.

I am not good at being late, it stresses me. I had no choice this day, and spent a couple of hours cursing cheapskate car companies and their crap spare wheels.

The annoying thing is, my trusty VW has an adjustable boot cover which allows a full-size wheel to be fitted in place of the crap one. They know it’s not good enough themselves.

Anyway, we were two hours and 15 minutes late for my lunch appointment, I was covered in oil and very grumpy.

I think Mrs K was rethinking her efforts in saving me from falling such was my moan.

Best not give her another chance.

- Steve Kendall Twitter@stevekendall1

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more recent centuries it has fallen to 65.

Murder, execution, torture and medical conditions ranging from malaria and tuberculosis to leukaemia have felled their share of wordsmiths, as have heart disease and the abuse of alcohol (18 shots of whiskey in a single sitting in Dylan Thomas’s case).

Perhaps the most bizarre death of all was that of Aeschylus, fatally injured when an airborne eagle dropped its prey – a turtle – onto his bald head, intending to crack it open against what the bird apparently mistook for a rounded rock.

At the other end of the scale was Plato, who had as pleasant an end to his life as any tired old biographer could possibly seek: he simply “drifted peacefully into death” either while conducting music or attending a wedding feast.

Final Chapters is a convenient collection for anyone seeking short, sharp sections that can be read in a few minutes each.

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BENDIGO student continues to hit new highs.

Bendigo Senior Secondary College Musician of the Year from 2015, Aidan Purdy, has made history at the recent National Band Championships.

Playing tuba, he competed in two open solo events and two junior solo events and won all four sections.

This is totally unprecedented in the history of the competition.

The adjudicators characterised his performances as “world class”.

The music program at BSSC continues to produce some of this country’s finest musical talent.

Graduate from 2015 Bill Barber recently launched his first solo blues album, while violinist Mirren Strahan was selected for both Top Class Sound and Top Acts in this year’s VCAA Season of Excellence.

She will perform at the Melbourne Recital Centre on May 6.

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UTHORS often deal with death as a subject in their creative efforts but how much is recorded – when the pen is laid down one last time or the keyboard falls silent – of an individual writer’s own demise?

In Final Chapters Jim Bernhard presents the gruesome, garish and occasionally amusing details of more than 100 well-known authors’ ultimate days.

Arranged chronologically, the chapters begin with the Classical Age and span the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the Enlightenment and the Romantic, Victorian and modern eras.

Bernhard’s preface refers to the morbid curiosity humans feel for death and the questions people ask: “When?”, “Where?”, “Why?” and, most vigorously, “How?” He also notes: “Even though average life expectancies have substantially lengthened in modern times, writers do not seem to have benefited from the improvement.”

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OSS Knight doesn’t so much as play the bass guitar as wield it.

And in wielding it he looks like a man ready to set about a mediumsized farm animal with a chainsaw.

Cosmic Psychos are not your average punk, rock or punk rock band.

And they’re back in Bendigo, practically a home-town gig, tomorrow, Saturday, April 23 at the Golden Vine. A noisy, fun and possibly messy night is sure to unfold.

Cosmic Psychos have been knocking around, causing general unrest, since the early 1980s. And like many of their peers have experienced the ups and downs of the rock n roll life: line-up changes, band member fall-outs, general carnage and a sudden death included.

Often described as “yobbo” rock they are in fact a major influence on the grunge scene that burst out of Seattle at the turn of the 1990s.

The 2013 Cosmic Psychos documentary, Blokes You Can Trust, features interviews with no less than Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam and members of Mudhoney and L7 attesting to the influence of this most Australian of musical exports.

It was several years between albums before their latest, Cum The Raw Prawn was unleashed on a not-totally unsuspecting public mid last year.

The album proudly contains around 250 expletives and came with a beer mat.

If you don’t already know the

Cosmic Psychos, you’re starting to get the picture. Adele fans would be advised to probably stay at home.

Yobbo rock references to one side though, Cosmic Psychos are a talented, original and highly influential rock band; witty lyrics to boot.

Eugene Butcher, editor of cult music magazine Vive Le Rock, put Cum The Raw Prawn at the top of his 2015 albums of the year list.

Bands like Cosmic Psychos don’t play in Bendigo that often – this is just their second time in 10 years.

If punk, rock, punk road or grunge is your kind of thing seeing Cosmic Psychos live amounts to an education… of sorts. And definitely a fun one.

Groovin the Moo: DZ Deathrays make a welcome return to Groovin the Moo after a three year gap.

The Bundaberg dance-punk duo, Shane Parsons and Simon Ridley, have won over legions of fans with their regular touring in recent years – across 15 countries.

Their debut album, Bloodstreams, won the Best Hard Rock/ Heavy Metal Album award at the 2012 ARIAs. Their second album, Black Rat, was released in 2014.

The DZ Deathrays set this year promises to be a Groovin’ The Moo highlight.

– Simon Wooldridge

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OLLOWING the first outdoor band concert of sacred music held at the Canterbury Gardens in Eaglehawk, then a week later an outdoor church service at the California Gully Oval, a considerable amount of money had been collected for the Jeffrey family.

After the first public function a committee was formed at a meeting held at the California Gully Mechanics Institute.

The 30 men present at the meeting were determined to raise as much money as possible for the orphans of the Jeffrey family. Many different options were canvassed for this charitable cause.

Members of the committee were to canvas personally a great number of people for donations. Business and professional people, as well as the artisan class were sent an individually addressed screed, as reproduced here.

This particular example was sent to mine manager Richard Williams, who readers may recall was the general manager of the Johnson Reef Gold Mines, there being three under his direct control.

Edward Jeffrey had been the engine driver at the Johnson No Three Mine or the Nelson as it was referred to by the local community.

Other members of the Bendigo Mine Managers’ Association were also sent this type of dodger, there being over 500 distributed and sent out into the wider community.

The one reproduced here is a rare survivor. Note the two names at the bottom of the sheet, they have been mentioned before.

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ENDIGO Auto Air have chosen 4 Wheels Auto Electrical as the new name for all their auto electrical work, with both businesses located at 118 Hattam Street, Golden Square.

Owner Ray Kent has over 40 years experience in auto electrical work and automotive air conditioning. Alongside his wife Dianne, and employees Zac and Tyson the team provide a prompt and professional service.

With vehicle electrics becoming more complex, it pays to have someone repairing your car, truck or machinery with a thorough background in all aspects of auto electrical work.

Ray has the latest in diagnostic equipment for repairing your vehicle and can handle any wiring job or install your new starter, alternator or battery for you.

They sell and install command cruise controls, reversing cameras and central locking systems, and can also upgrade your

headlights, install daytime running lights or just replace that blown globe to keep your vehicle road-worthy.

All staff are licensed by the Australian Refrigeration Council and know how important it is to have the correct refrigerant in your vehicle. They stock many air conditioning parts and make up hoses to suit, which allows them to get your vehicle cooling system back up and running the same day.

Ray says his team has the experience and knowledge to fix your next auto electrical problem. You can trust the guys at 4 Wheels Auto electrical and Bendigo Auto Air to provide honest advice and competitive rates.

For auto electrical queries phone 0439 503 331, or for air conditioning phone 5444 4006.

For more information visit their new websites www.4wheelsautoelectricalbendigo. com.au and www.bgoautoair.com.au

Fences, doors and screens made to order

Phone: 5442 7474 Mobile 0417 399 801

Phone 5435 3902

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carpentry General Handyman Decks & Pergolas Small Roof Repairs Extensions & Renovations Landscaping

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Quality, loving pet care when you can’t be there.

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5444 4006 For all your Air Conditioning, Heating and Auto Electrical problems Qualified Licensed Technicians CONTACT Windridge Security Doors and Fencing for all your fencing needs including glass pool fencing, steel security doors, and gates.

And just in case you can’t find their premises in Kinross Street just look for the world’s largest security door, which is just as impressive as Windridges’ service.

Windridge Security Doors and Fencing provide obligation-free measure and quotes and can supply all accessories as well as arranging expert installation if needed.

“We are extremely pleased with the design and workmanship Windridge has provided to match our new security doors with the period look and feel of our old Victorian house,” one of their happy clients said.

“We are very happy to recommend them to anyone seeking a custom design, or those

who want a quality-made steel security door or fencing.”

Operating for 30 years with more than 40 years’ combined experience, this family owned business is also an agent for Metroll which manufactures metal building products for fencing, roofing, rainwater tanks and structural fabrication.

As an agent of Metroll supplies, Windridge is able to provide various styles of sheeting, with post and rails to suit.

Alternatively, they can just supply materials and ready-made panels for the home handyman.

Windridge Security Doors and Fencing, 39 to 41 Kinross Street, Long Gully.

Phone 5444 4190 or 0408 353 866 or for more information visit www.windridgesecuritydoors.com.au

Ray Kent 0418 507 218 118 Hattam St, Golden Square www.bgoautoair.com.au

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ENDIGO Electronics, where the techsavvy staff are ready to help, are always stocking new and exciting product lines.

With the new annual Jaycar catalogue now in store it is worth coming in to check out some of the hundreds of new products.

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

We have a large range of weather stations that have been very popular for gifts, perfect for that person who just wants to know what the day is going to be like. The weather stations supply information such as wind direction, rainfall, indoor and outdoor temperatures and much more.

There is something for every age whether it’s an electronics kit for the kids, a portable 12 volt fridge to keep dad’s beers cold or an ultrasonic jewellery cleaner for mum.

Our range is huge. With over 20,000 lines in store, and with a massive supplier base, we have access to millions of additional lines.

Feel you need a security system? We have everything for home and business surveillance and personal safety, from DVR recorders with four or more cameras, wireless LCD screen door bells, personal alarms and much more in store.

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Call Rod 0439 132 021

Email: denfieldblinds@gmail.com

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HERE is a tile outlet in town that will save you a fortune.

Whether you’re in the trade or a DIY, the Tiles Direct Clearance Outlet can save you lots of money.

These are not seconds or rejects but excess stock, production run ends or discontinued lines at very low prices.

With tiles starting from just $8 per square metre you can be assured that you will get a brilliant result at a budget price.

At Tiles Direct new stock arrives all the time so go in and have a look at the latest deliveries.

They have wall and floor tiles and a selection of mosaics for you to choose from. So you can drive in, load up and

take your tiles home today.

They also stock a range of budget adhesives, a large range of grout and accessories, enabling you to get all your tiling supplies at the one stop.

A tile cutter and grout remover are available for hire at very competitive rates.

The friendly and helpful staff are there to help make your selection an easy process, with lots of good ideas and free advice.

Tiles Direct opens Monday to Saturday from 8.30am.

Tiles Direct clearance outlet is adjacent to Bendigo Tile and Carpet Court at 32 Humme Place, just across from Hume and Iser or phone 5443 1011.

Call Mark on 0438 548 772 Email: mark@kingmaelectrical.com.au

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“Some days may be lonely” “I can feel so isolated” “I don’t have many friends”

Jennifer Jackel, Principal Podiatrist of SoleFit Podiatry has commenced practice at Bendigo Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine

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7 d Outback South Australia – Lake Eyre: June 20............Ad $2450 P/P $2425 10 d Cape York: June 20 ..........................................................Ad $6150

Food distribution: Long Gully Neighbourhood Centre: 2 Humboldt Drive. 5442 1165. Wednesday morning (bread only).

Saltworks Pantry: 63 High St, Eaglehawk (Eaglehawk Anglican Church). 0458 018 083. Pantry Tuesday 1pm-4pm, Wednesday 10am–4pm (not through January).

St Vincent de Paul: 16 Hopetoun St Bendigo.

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Anglican Giving and Living Op Shop: Shed 3, 75 Beischer Street, Bendigo. Monday to Friday 10am - 4pm, Saturday 10am - 1pm. Ph: 0418 303 489

Community Meals and Soup Kitchens: Bendigo Community Health Soup Kitchen: 171 Hargreaves St, Bendigo. 5448 1600. Every Thursday 4pm-4.45pm. (In the arcade near Café De Mille) Bendigo Baptist Community Care: Life Essentials: 214 Hargreaves St, Bendigo 3550. 5441 4747. Every Tuesday 7.45am.

Eaglehawk Community House: Bright Street, Eaglehawk. 5446 8322. All welcome to join us for a meal on Tuesdays 12 noon and again at 6pm (during school terms).

Kangaroo Flat Uniting Church: Cnr Church and Camp sts. K Flat. 5447 9998. Community lunch fourth Wednesday of month, February to October, except July, noon. Cost $5.

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Services Offered SERVICES OFFERED

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BATHROOM RENOVATIONS Complete bathroom makeovers & alterations.

34 yrs exp by qual tradesman.

Servicing Bendigo - Castlemaine & surrounding districts.

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

CARPETS Steamed Cleaned Cheapley and Promptly Phone Peter 0418 454 060

DPL CONCRETING Drives, paths, sheds, small or large jobs, coloured & plain, 7 days a week, obligation free quotes. Pensioner discounts.

Builders Licence 972783020D Phone 0497 207 472

BLOCKED DRAINS Same day service Ph 1800 630 922

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

Ph 5446 7057 or 0418 370 917 or 0458 438 930

Lawn Mowing, Whipper Snipping $35 per hr / $30 pen (inc. take away clippings).

Delivery of Garden Products Spraying (Roundup) $35 per hr/ $30 pen Rubbish Removal $80 per load/$70 pen (incl tip fee $35) for 7x4 square box trailer.

NO tyres or rock/clean fill.

Cash only Ph Mick 0407 448 249

PLASTERER EXPERIENCED LOCAL PLASTERER

Rates from $35p/h Pensioner 10% Disc.

• Holes Patched • Renovations • Painting

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CAR REMOVALS Ph 0402 775 329

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

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

Seniors Discount Free quotes.

Ph. 0422 424 348.

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For all your concrete requirements..

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Ph. Brian 0407 679 618

THE MAINTENANCE MAN Prompt & reliable service, done with honesty & pride. Small jobs a specialty, free quotes Phone Ian 0417 337 424

AIR CONDITIONING Gas heaters should be serviced yearly to keep them running SAFELY & EFFICIENTLY So, for peace of mind this winter call

TempTech

AIR CONDITIONING

Nathan: 0407 972 717

bendigotemptech@hotmail.com

0499 600 578

LOCAL REMOVALIST loading to/from Cairns approx 20th June Contact steve @ Stress less moves 0427 046 001 PLASTER & PAINTING BUILDING RESTORATION GLENN has been in the industry for over 15 years & is highly experienced in all aspects of plastering, painting and building restoration. All jobs,all sizes.

Pensioner discounts & free quotes.Call Glenn Snell on 0402 463 138.

Services Offered

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

ANTENNAS

PH 0417 511 159 Shed 3/37 Collins St Kangaroo Flat mccabeskitchenandbathrooms@gmail.com

BIN HIRE

0423 874 566 • 2 & 3 metre bins • Wheelie bin hire

1300 558 385

out now

Available from all good newsagents Booking now for advertising in the winter issue Contact Lyn Chapman on 5440 2525

Bendigo Magazine

BATHROOMS & KITCHENS

To advertise in this section please call

AUTUMN TUMN ISSUE

find us on

5447 7823 or 0431 609 423

KITCHEN, BATHROOMS

y Waterproofing

LAWNS, TREES, HEDGES and shrubs cut and trimmed.

Rubbish Removed, & Free quotes.

Phone Ron 5446 9833

Phone Ron on

ANTENNAS

y Wall & Floor Tiler y Complete Bathroom Renovations

TV Tuning from $40 • Servicing Bendigo & Surrounds • Aerials & additional aerial points • Satellite & Computer Setups ps • Digital/Smart TV’s • Home Theatre, Wall Mount • DVD, Recorders & Foxtel • Installed & explained

Servicing all of Central Victoria • Pensioner discounts avail.

Registered Licence No. 47315

TILER

HANDYMAN SERVICE Home Maintenance & repairs. Phone Will 0434 089 335.

ANTENNAS

ABN: 62 094 744 216

SERVICES OFFERED

follow us on @BendigoMagazine

www.bendigomagazine.com.au

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• Yard, shed & house clean ups!

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CLASSIFIEDS • 21

Services Offered BLINDS & CURTAINS

Southern Cross Blinds & Awnings

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

PHONE/FAX 5447 9011 141 High Street, Kangaroo Flat www.southerncrossblinds.com

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING 1.5 TONNE MINI EXCAVATOR FOR HIRE

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

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

Bendigo Weekly Bendigo’s most read Newspaper

LITTLE RIPPER Digger Service

Trenching, Rotary Hoeing, Post Holes, Levelling 4 in one bucket,Tipper Hire.

Ph: Glenn or Donna

5446 7163 or 0418 510 074

38,200 copies published every Friday classifieds@ bendigopublishing .com

PH 5440 2514

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

CLEANING SERVICES

FENCING / GATES

ALL CLEANING SERVICES

NIXON’S FENCING CONTRACTOR CON R& SHEEP WORK

• Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning from….. $65 • Windows From …………….............…$50 • Bond Cleaning Incl Carpets from…….$350 • Office Cleans from………...............…..$60 Call Emmanuel in Bendigo

Specialists In all types of Farm, Station, Rural Fencing & Stockyards Experienced in all Sheep work Lamb marking, Mulsing, Drenching, Back lining, & General Sheep Work including Mustering & Drafting Over 40 years Experience

1300 282 532 www.austcle www.austclean.com.au

All work guaranteed, and fully insured

COMPUTERS

COMPETETIVE RATES • FREE QUOTES

0427 421 662 or 0427 412 575

FITNESS EQUIPMENT SERVICE

iThings Bendigo Best onsite support of Apple products in Bendigo.

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

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

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

COMPUTERS

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

GARDAM

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E X C AVA T I O N

0418 508 993

Licenced drainer 31741

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

Sherlock Soil Works Excavator Bobcat Tipper

www.bendigobobcathire.net

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

• 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

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

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GARDEN SERVICES

4 Seasons Garden Care

Hours: Mon to Fri: 9 - 5.30 Sat: 9 - 12 Jeoff Milne 5447 2476 Mob 0425 728 336

Get an ad THIS SIZE (2col x 3cm) in the

Tax Time 2016 for a 10 week package $270 advertising

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

FREE QUOTES, 28 YEARS EXPERIENCE Phone 0429 002 678

GARDEN SERVICES

Contact Donna on 5440 2514 CONCRETING

(1.7 Tonne Machine Only)

Matt” A “ Excavations and Landscaping

Ph 0429 171 697 E: favcoinfo@bigpond.com

BUILDERS

ELECTRICIANS

• Removal of hard rubbish and garden waste • Rental clean ups/clean outs • 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

Building Permits Arranged + 20 Years Experience

GREG SMITH

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

HANDYMAN SERVICES

Tired of Waiting for a Tradesman

BUILDERS

0418 507 709RECA/H 5448 3333 7821

Excavator, Tipper & Bobcat

Hole Boring Trenching Drive Ways Rock Breaker Retaining Walls Concreting Site Cleans No Job too small

Very Reasonably Priced - Great Soil Rates Free Quotes and Honest Advice Matt: 0409 141 093 • Nicole: 0428 119 386 E: nicmat2001@hotmail.com

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

• Laser Levelled Site cuts • Landscaping • Driveways • Backyard clean-ups • Site Cleans • Trenching 1.7, 5.5 & 14 ton excav, Skidsteer and Truck available

Call Clint 0427 349 549

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

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

Bobcat & Tipper Hire Backhoe Trenching Post Hole Borer

PATHS, DRIVEWAYS, SHEDS HOUSE SLABS - PHONE FRANK DBM-1122 DB-U-28169

PH 0417 377 957

SOUTHERN CROSS RESTUMPING

Your local Hire A Hubby from Kangaroo Flat

0438 561 257

Jack Hando 0467 642 504 Carports Concreting Renovations Decks & Verandahs

Tiling Retaining Walls General Handyman Fix Ups

classifieds@bendigopublishing.com

9 LICENCED 9 POLICE CHECKED

CERTIFIED

CARPENTRY

C CARPENTRY & M MAINTENANCE

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!

Email: hahkangarooflat. 9 PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURED 9 WORK HEALTH & SAFETY vic@gmail.com

MOB: 0411 780 550

TRADE QUALIFIED CARPENTER

Call Ron 0438 569 385

I’m Tony

∙ DUCTED HEATING & COOLING ∙ VERANDAHS & DECKS ∙ RENOVATION SPECIALIST ∙ NO JOB TOO SMALL

200 - 600mm diameter

Site Clearing Driveways Excavation Laser Levelling Rubbish Removal

ELECTRICIAN

HANDYMAN SERVICES

FENCING / GATES

9Palings 9Pickets 9Colorbond

• 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 •

0497 818 513

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

Pale Time Fencing CALL FOR YOUR FREE QUOTE

Central Victoria 13 11 98

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Services Offered PAINTERS / DECORATORS

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

NO JOB TOO SMALL • Carpentry • Tiling • Painting • Plastering • Pergolas • Decks

CALL PETER 0409 422 271

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

Email: bhmpeter@hotmail.com

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KITCHENS

PEST CONTROL

PLUMBERS UN

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Ph 5446 1535 www.dunstonebrosplumbing.com.au

Formally “Spider Sprayers”

C.S. BEECHER RENDERING NEW OR EXISTING HOMES & RENOVATIONS BASE BOARD & HEBEL INSTALLATION RETAINING WALLS & GARDEN EDGING FIREPLACES, CHIMNEYS & PATCH UPS

NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL

GIVE COLIN A CALL FOR ALL YOUR RENDERING NEEDS.

PH 0429 978 912

PO Box 54, Eaglehawk

ROOFING

Bendigo Weekly

SUPERIOR

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

ROOFING

& MAINTENANCE SERVICES

38,200 copies published every Friday

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

classifieds@ bendigopublishing .com

PET CREMATIONS

RENDERING

• 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

D

HOME MAINTENANCE

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

EXPERTS IN ALL ASPECTS OF ROOFING 5444 2028

PH 5440 2514

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

PLUMBERS

0438 632 219

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Don Andrea Plumbing Established over 35 years General Plumbing & Maintenance Gas Fitting Blocked Drains Hot Water Services

Send enquiries to: reception@verekerstone.com.au

LANDSCAPING

Phone 0408 506 159 Lic#23529

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

PAVING & LANDSCAPING

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

Providing the Central Victorian community with compassionate support during a pet bereavement and the highest quality personal service.

544 33 999 4 Nolan Street, Bendigo

PICK UP / DELIVERY

PH: 0418 822 911

WE PICK UP AND DELIVER YOUR THINGS. NOW ALSO WITH 3 TONNE TRUCK

LANDSCAPING

Greg Hicks st same day Plumbing Fajosebrvtoicoesmall Master Plumber

MOBILE BATHROOMS

ARE YOU RENOVATING? MOBILE BATHROOM FOR HIRE

PLUMBERS

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

0438 083 139 www.bettabathroomhire.com.au

Jason Charles 0448 324 126 Jason Charles 0448 324 126 Lic No: 50975

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

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

www.naturalstoneconstruction.com.au

Telephone: 1300 558 385 (local call) 9am-5pm

Fax: 5441 4416 In Person: 37-39 View St, Bendigo Mail: Include your name, address, phone: Bendigo Weekly

Lic#100122

RENDERING

P.O Box 324 Bendigo 3552

Email: Include your name, address, phone:

HEATER SERVICES & INSTALLATIONS

(Shower, hand basin, toilet etc)

STONE MASONS

No

• 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!

JLC PLUMBING & GAS

SPECIALISING IN: GENERAL PLUMBING & 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

0423 402 474

0448 701 138 LocalClassifieds

www.littlegreentruck.com.au PHONE STUART 0429 181 691

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

PLUMBERS

JASON: 0490 370 558

•For all your Landscaping needs and bobcat work.

• Trade Qualified

License No. 32710

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

Ph: (03) 5446 1180 www.centralvicpetcremations.com

You get a driver & truck from $30

Green Waste Green Waste Special

Peter Carr Plumbing & Gasfitting Pty. Ltd.

7 Days a Week No job too small or too big

PLUMBERS • Qualified tradesmen • Landscaping • Commercial and residential property maintenance

We load for you!

classifieds@bendigopublishing.com

Deadline: Free For Sale - 5pm Wednesday Real Estate: 11am Thursday

Since 1999 • • • • • •

Cement & Acrylic Rendering Professionals Styrene Cladding Systems Renovations, Domestic & Commercial Free Quote On-site & Off Plans Latest Styles, Textures & Colours Top Quality, Best Prices & On-time Service www.rendersolutions.com.au

0417 479 491

All other Classifieds: 3pm Thursday We accept payment by

Cheques, money orders and cash payments can be posted or hand delivered to our office.

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FOR SALE

FOR SALE

Store Well with Stilwell

HAY Small Square Bales, Oaten, Pasture, & Pea Straw. Delivery available Ph 0439 699 102

Containers to suit all yourr needs!

10 SIZES AVAILABLE

FORLE SA

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

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

SPOUT CLEANING

SPOUT CLEANING

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

Ph Paul 5439 3835 or 0428 395 429 * Fully Insured

Services Offered To advertise in this section please call 1300 558 385

SYNTHETIC GRASS

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

FOR SALE POLY water trough 100lt auto fill new $90 Phone 0402 563 041.

ARTIFICIAL turf, ex-hockey field 12x3.5m $50 Phone 5439 3054 BAR stools modern black & chrome gas lift $40 set of 3 0408 590 830 BIKE Repco Sport off road vgc $40 Ph 5447 0429 BIKE, GIANT Hybrid with accessories, near new $250 Ph 5447 0429 BLACK iron dble bed with innerspring mattress $99 Ph 5442 5105 or 0477 990 036 BLACK leather cinema lounge vgc 4 seater & 2 recliners, $500. Phone 0407 428 080.

• Tennis Courts • Synthetic Grass • Full Construction • • Acrylic Surfaces • Conversions • Granite Sand Courts • • Repairs and Maintenance • 30 Years Experience •

Ian 0408 291 832 Tim 0417 138 524

e: acturf01@gmail.com

TILING

NICK THE TILER

• Qualified Wall & Floor Tiler • Specialising in Splashbacks • Commercial, Residential, Renovations, Porcelain, Stack Stone, Waterproofing, Siliconing/Caulking.

• Handyman Services - No job too small

BLIND, verticle blockout, 150x210, new w/ fittings $80 Ph 0429 175 988 BROOKES lady's walkers size 7 as new $30 Phone 4433 1197 CAMERA. NIKON F-601 manual with Nikon 35-70mm lens & Nikon SB-25 flash 5-601 -601m, incl Lowe Pro Nova2 bag with lens pen, HOYA filter-Skylight. IB & manuals for camera & flash exc cond $500 the lot 5446 9247 CLAW foot bath foot damaged $50 Phone 5439 5322.

Call: 0402 152 946 or email: nickthetiler@gmail.com

CLAW foot bath needs restoration $95 Phone 5439 5322.

TREE LOPPING

CLOTHES dryer wall bracket, for Simpson $40 Ph 0408 700 266

· Tree Removal & Pruning · Green Waste & Stump Removal · Tower/Chipper/Bobcat /Tipper · Over 15 Years Experience · We Travel Anywhere · Free Quotes · Fully Insured www.juddstreesolutions.com.au

AAA TREE LOPPING • Pensioners (Disc) • Full Insurance • (Prompt) Same Day Service

COFFEE/ lamp table, solid timber 53x59x52H EC $45 Ph 0429 175 988 COMPUTER Desk, small, mobile, metal frame, GC $20 0455 138 873 COUCH 3 seater blueawn •rown stripes fabric exc cond $150 ono Ph 4433 1197

Ph: 0448 436 248

FIREWOOD

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

DOLLS, old english pram, GC $35 5448 4556

FENCING wire ring lock approx 35 m $10 Phone 5439 5544

CAR ramps heavy duty $20 pair 0408 590 830

FIREWOOD

FREE fill collect at own cost, Strath.

Please phone 0411 261 554.

FREEZER upright, oldie but a goodie Westinghouse Silhouette 211 50cm W X 55cm D X 137cm H, good working order $100 Phone 5446 9247 FRIDGE 2 drr Rank Arena 300lt with freezer 98lt $100 vgc 0427 797 375 FRIDGE Heller ex cond 43cm W x 47cmD x 50cmH $95 50 Ph 5443 3227

POSTS

TOP DOG PET SUPPLIES & CLEARANCE CENTRE

Recycled treated pine 8ft & 6ft $4; 4ft $3; 2ft & 1ft $2. All x 4" diameter Phone 0419 382 273

KELVINATOR Refrigerator Series 390 $100 Phone 5442 8940.

PRINTS x3, Framed, Australiana, $20ea Ph 5447 7050

LG TV plus set top box $30 Phone 5442 8940.

QS Blue/Gold Comforter Set 7 Pce, New $40 5448 4556

LOUNGE Chesterfield 3 seater, vgc $800 Phone 0407 428 080.

LOUNGE chairs x 2 and stool, blue/black, GC $30 Ph 5441 7156

LUCERNE HAY Small Squares $12 Ph 0419 382 273 MIRROR piece unframed, 102cm X 88cm, exc cond $45 5439 5322.

RAIN Water Tanks x 2 Poly, used, 4500 litre $550 & 450 litre with stand $200 pick up only Ph 0459 908 502 RUG 155x225cm $20 Ph 5447 0429 SHOTUN Mountain Bike, VGC $70 ono Phone 4433 1197 With Manure $35 per/m delivered local 3m minimum. 6m & 10m avail. Bobcat & Excavator to hire. Ph 5446 7105 or 0428 507 846

NEW 40lt poly water trough auto fill $40 Phone 0402 563 041.

SLEEPING bags x 2, small, Columbia, EC, $5 ea Ph 5447 7050

NEW Sink, left drain, 1 and 3/4 bowl $80 Ph 5443 8333

STANDARD Lamp x1, modern design $20 Phone 5447 0429

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

Free quotes to suit your budget.

GARMENT steamer Phillips used once $60 Ph 5442 5552

HAY & STRAW Rolls & Little Squares.

Delivery available Maiden Gully Ph 0438 373 291

GARAGE SALES

CALIFORNIA GULLY 10 DOWDING STREET Sat 8am-2pm, furn, bbq & bottle, kitchen items, plus size womens clothing, bric-a-brac, lots more.

101

EAGLEHAWK ROAD BENDIGO Sat 9-3pm Furniture, Household Items, bric n brac, plants, garden tools, tools, clothing and more

To advertise in this section please call

1300 558 385

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

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

NEW Sink, right drain, 1 & 1/2 bowl, slight dint, suit shed $50 5443 8333

SUB woofer & amp box $90 Ph 0408 700 266

TOP SOIL 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

NEW Jarrah, lock and lay, timber laminate, 11 sq metres, suit hallway $250 Ph 5443 8333 NEW Tiles, 10 square metres, 400x400, dove grey $99 Ph 5443 8333

QUARRY Hill 7 ROWCLIFFE ST Sat 23rd 8.30am - 4pm, homewares, furn, whitegoods, clothes, books, LP's, new outdoor furniture.

STRATHDALE ELLESMERE TCE Sat 8am large variety household goods, furn, tools, play equip, bbq, toys, books & much more

WELLS STREET LONG GULLY Sat & Sun 7AM - 3PM General household items, tools, games, garden & much more.

EPSOM ALKOOMI COURT SAT 7am - 3pm, 2 households of goods and furniture, something for everyone.

CLEARING SALES

CLEARING SALE AUCTION - SATURDAY 30TH APRIL 17 DEBORAH STREET, BENDIGO DOORS OPEN AT 9AM AUCTION STARTS AT 10AM APPROX 550 LOTS, ALL NEW X-SHOP ITEMS GENERATORS, STATIONARY MOTORS, FRIDGES/ FREEZERS, STOVES, VANITY BASINS, SPANNERS, DOG & CHAIN, SOCKET SETS, SCREW DRIVERS, AIR CONS, SOLAR GEAR, MOTOR BIKE HOIST, CEMENT MIXER, PETROL MELCHER, ANIMAL TRAPS, JOCKEY WHEELS, METAL BENDERS & CUTTERS, WATER PUMPS, DRILLS, LIGHTS, DRAIN MACHINE, ELEC. GOODS, SAND BLASTING MACHINE, TROLLEYS, FORK LIFT, HOME WARES, NAT SATELLITE, GUN SAFE, LARGE QUANTITY OF SHELVING, COFFEE MACHINE AND LOTS MORE

PACK Rack 7.6FT $75 Ph 0491 482 574

TV 31" Hitachi HDMI & set top box, ideal as 2nd TV games screern, flat creen & swivel base, 50cmW X 55cm D X 137cm H incl remote vgc the lot $70 5446 9247

PANDORA Clip, daisy, never used $30.00 Phone 5443 4484

VACUUM cleaner Wertheim 1600w gc $50 ono 5444 4336.

(03) 5442 5044 | FIND US ON FACEBOOK

PATIO Chairs x4 IKEA, VGC $50 Ph 5447 0429

VACUUM cleaner, VCG $40 Ph 5447 7050

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OUTDOOR setting timber seats 6 GC $75 Phone 5448 3113

FOR SALE

FRIDGES

$3 per bale Ph 0411 783 679

Dog jackets now in.

Open Saturdays 9-4 7 Ramsay Court Kangaroo Flat Ph 0474 313 861

GARAGE SALES

SIEVED TOP SOIL

MOBILITY scooter Shoprider Allrounder with rear bag, hardly used $1,950 0427 393 812.

FIREWOOD

Red's Redgum firewood $120p/m. Pick Up or Delivery $145 Open 24/7.

Phone 0427 353 939

FOR SALE

PRESSURE washing machine for camping, GC $30 Ph 5439 3054

FIREWOOD

Top quality A Grade Redgum, Split Dry $120 M delivered, Special 5 metres $550 Gray & Yellow Box also available.

Also selling by tonne .Ph 0437 120 009

FOR SALE

JOGGER pusher 3 wheel $20 Ph 5446 1310

Grey box, $130 per C/M, Delivered Bendigo.

Ph 0427 304 600

GARDEN STRAW

DOONA cover queen size $20 Ph 5443 4484

Email: bruinsma.bill@gmail.com

For further details Phone Clint 0427 349 549

DOG Kennel, medium $20 Ph 5446 1310

0409 289 700 5428 9312

Slabs y Burls y Straight Line Edging Sanding y Laminated Timber (up to 3.2m x 1.4m)

DRY SPLIT REDGUM FIREWOOD

DOG Kennel, large $30 Ph 5446 1310

DOLLS Pusher and Doll, as new $15 5448 4556

Timber Surfacingg

FOR SALE

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

For Best Price Phone Jack Direct

WOOD SURFACING

For Sale

For Sale Local Classifieds

Services Offered STORAGE

CLASSIFIEDS • 23

Antique & Collectabless Centre Visit the 40 Stalls at

Bendigo Pottery, Epsom 7 Days

9am - 5pm

Ph 0478 435 885

Local Classifieds 1300 558 385

10% BUYERS PREMIUM. CASH ON DAY OF SALE VIEWING PHOTOS WWW.ACTIONAUCTION.COM.AU

FREE For Sale Items valued $100 and under advertise FREE* for two weeks - maximum three lines

Deadline 5pm Wednesday for publication Friday *

Condition Apply

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WANTED DATSUN 240k or skyline to restore or parts. Mazda R100 and pre 1977 Mazda cars, parts and rotaries. 0400 949 779

To advertise in this section please call

1300 558 385

www.bendigoweekly.com.au

WANTED TO BUY

CASH

For Fridges & Freezers, in GWO up to 25yrs.

Washing Machines up to 7yrs old.

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Opals dream over KELSEY Griffin’s Olympic dream is over, but the Bendigo Spirit linchpin is determined to represent her new home country in coming years.

Griffin was cut from the Opals squad this week after participating in recent camps with the squad in Canberra and Gosford.

She missed out on being a part of the 12-player squad that will travel to Japan for an upcoming tour, featuring former Bendigo Spirit young guns Tessa Lavey and Sara Blicavs.

In her first Opals campaign Griffin impressed coach Brendan Joyce, but more depth at her forward position as opposed to that of fellow naturalised Australian Leilani Mitchell forced the coach’s hand.

“Becoming an Australian citizen was one of the proudest moments of my life, and making an Opals squad has been one of the proudest

moments of my basketball career,” was the best season I’ve had in the Griffin said. league so I am looking forward to “Unfortunately I have been cut building on that momentum.” from the squad and my dream of Harrington is currently playing representing the country I love at the for Ballarat in the SEABL, but has sat Olympics has been put on hold for out her team’s opening four games four years. due to a broken hand.

“However I am determined to play a I am determined to play a role with the role with the Opals squads and teams in Opals squads and teams in the interim the interim.”

Meanwhile, the Spirit announced that guard Kerryn She will return for her team’s Harrington has re-signed with the next home game against Brisbane on club.

May 1.

The 24-year-old Bendigo local The Spirit are expected to earned a starting spot in Simon hold onto most of their free agent Pritchard’s rotation last season and contingent, including centre Gabe took out the club’s coaches award.

Richards.

“I’m excited to be back with the club, I definitely think the program BACK IN TOWN: Bendigo Spirit’s Kelsey is heading in the right direction,” she Griffin is back from Opals camp. said this week.

Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN “I really enjoyed being a part of the team last season, personally it

SQUARE GUN SUSPENDED GOLDEN Square’s Travis Baird became the first BFNL victim of AFL Victoria’s stricter two-week set penalty for striking.

The governing body states in its 2016 handbook that the set penalty for intentionally striking another person is two matches, up from the one-game set penalty in previous years.

Baird was reported for striking Kangaroo Flat’s Mitch Hough in the Dogs’ 14-point win over the Roos last Saturday night.

Baird was ordered off the ground with a yellow card for the offence, and was reported by field umpire Geoff Williamson.

The league confirmed on Monday he had accepted the set penalty, and would thus not be fronting the league’s tribunal.

Baird will return for Golden Square’s round four clash with Castlemaine.

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS THE Bendigo Pioneers will hit the Queen Elizabeth Oval under lights tonight when they face Oakleigh Chargers.

The Pios were handily beaten by an undefeated Dandenong side last weekend, but had no shortage of encouraging performances.

Goalsneak Riley Saunders again played well, captain Joe Atley collected 30 touches and Kobe Mutch starred with 35 disposals.

Oakleigh sits fourth on the table with a 3-1 record from its four outings, while Bendigo is 10th with one win from one fewer game than the Chargers.

Jamieson Sheahan will be a chance to return for Bendigo after impressing for Strathfieldsaye last weekend.

The clash gets under way from 7pm tonight.

CITY TACKLES BALLARAT BENDIGO City FC will face rivals Ballarat off the back of its two biggest defeats of the season tomorrow.

The struggling National Premier Leagues Victoria club faces Ballarat Red Devils at Epsom Huntly Reserve, after being thrashed 7-1 by Moreland last weekend.

It comes after a 7-2 defeat the week prior. Ballarat took a 3-0 win over Sunshine George Cross last weekend.

The senior game kicks off tomorrow at 5.15pm.

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The final quarter

Bendigo’s interleague basket case IF the Bendigo Football Netball League is serious about interleague competition, it has a funny way of showing it.

As the Weekly went to print yesterday, exactly one month out from the May 21 clash against Gippsland, the league had still not appointed a senior football coach.

An announcement regarding the position is likely not far away, but should have been finalised long before now.

The BFNL announced after last year’s humiliation – at the hands of a Ballarat outfit that epitomised the requisite organisation needed at the level – that it would review its interleague processes.

What has that review delivered? On the surface, nothing.

The Weekly understands that at least one star player turned down an offer to coach the squad,

and players from last year’s squad who would be walk-up starts again this year have no clue what is going on.

While other leagues are releasing their squads with coaches already in place, Bendigo is still searching for its.

Former coach Rick Ladson announced that he would not seek reappointment in the role after it was advertised early this year.

The buy-in from the clubs, which has been at times questionable, is another thing that has been often criticised over the years, with clubs in some cases opting to hold players out for risk of injury.

While this is certainly not what the league needs or wants, it is hard to blame the clubs or prospective coaches for having little faith in a program that seems bereft of any structure.

That lack of direction starts

with the BFNL board, which sets the agenda for how the league should operate.

If it has a plan or a strategy for interleague, it must be written in invisible ink. If it does not have one, it should be high on the priority list.

That plan should include a concrete timeline for the coaching search, when squads would be announced, and putting coaching structures around that.

The position description for the senior interleague coach states that applicants need to coordinate training programs, team plans and a gameplan conducive to success.

How can any coach do that with only one month’s notice?

This year’s BFNL squad will be cobbled together last-minute, likely only with time for one or two training sessions.

The level of competition is only going to go up with the

new combined metro/country championships, and Bendigo is already behind the eight ball.

There will be no interleague netball or under-18 football this year, as has been the case previously when Bendigo has faced Gippsland.

Bendigo’s netball is in a strong position, despite the comically haphazard approach to the interleague team last season.

Bendigo will compete in association championships instead of interleague. In netball circles, they arguably the more important competition.

In football circles however, there should be no more important competition than interleague.

And the main body that should be pushing that cause, the league itself, is doing nothing to help its case.

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Locals star in Epic BENDIGO’S Tasman Nankervis and Peta Mullens continued their hot runs of form on home turf last weekend, both winning their respective categories at the Golden Triangle Epic.

Held on Saturday, the Bendigo Mountain Bike Club’s flagship event saw over 500 riders from across the country roll into town to compete in a range of events.

Coming off hot form at the recent national titles, Nankervis and Mullens were both favourites to win their events.

Neither disappointed on

the day, Mullens winning the women’s 100-kilometre event by more than two minutes in a shade over five hours.

Nankervis also claimed honours by a shade over two minutes, completing the 100km epic in four hours and 17 minutes.

In a boost for the event, organisers noted a big uptick in both youth and female participation rates.

The Bendigo Mountain Bike club also collected $20,000 worth of funding, announced last Friday by federal member for Bendigo Lisa Chesters.

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XAVIER Crone’s meteoric rise through the cricketing ranks continued this week, named as a rookie in the Victorian Bushrangers squad for 2016/17.

The talented 18-year-old quickly impressed in his first full season in Premier Cricket with Carlton, taking 31 wickets in 13 games of firsts and seconds competition.

He played a key role in Strathfieldsaye’s run to the 2014/15 Bendigo District Cricket Association grand final, and from there has undergone a whirlwind transition to represent his state.

Standing at almost two metres tall with a textbook action and plenty of pace, there is little doubt among most who have seen Crone play that he has all the tools to succeed.

“It’s all happened pretty quickly really, I only got the phone call last week so it’s still been pretty fresh to me as well,” the former Catholic College student said.

“It’s very exciting, I couldn’t be happier with the opportunity.”

Crone joins the likes of quicks Jon Hastings and Scott Boland, as well as regular test players James Pattinson and Peter Siddle on the roster for the two-time defending Sheffield Shield champions.

“To be able to learn off the likes of some of the guys down there is amazing, I can’t wait,” he said.

“It’s pretty crazy to think that a couple of seasons ago I was still running around for Strathfieldsaye and will now be training with the likes of the guys on the Victorian list.”

Crone’s debut season with Carlton proved to be a successful one, clearly impressing state selectors.

His first season in the big time didn’t come without his fair share of roughing it though.

“I was going to Melbourne twice a week, and I had really good support from a few of the guys at the club, I really enjoyed

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it,” he said.

“It was made a lot easier with some of the boys willing to throw out a couch to sleep on or something like that. Their support was great.

“More often than not I crashed on the couch at (Carlton skipper) Lachie McKenna’s, he really looked out for me.”

As much as Crone had McKenna as a mentor, the first-year Blues captain was just as impressed with his up-and-coming teammate.

“I think what’s stood out for me is how quickly he has adjusted to the level,” McKenna told the Weekly.

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IN FORM: Kiara Field executes a tuck. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN BENDIGO divers Abby Rowley and Kiara Field starred at the recent Australian Age Diving Championships at Sydney’s Olympic Aquatic Stadium.

The pair, coach Heather Tyter and their families made the trip north for the four-day event last week and came back with plenty of medals to show for it.

Both were named the

Australian female divers of the year in their respective age group, Rowley in the 14/15-year-old girls and Field in the 11-andunder girls.

Rowley, in particular, had an outstanding championships winning three gold medals in the girls 14/15 girls age group, which saw the largest fields at the event.

Rowley won gold

in the one-metre and three-metre springboard events and also took the top prize in the platform event.

She teamed with Amy Kenny in the 14-18 synchronised pairs to claim third, only half a point away from a silver medal.

Her Bendigo clubmate, 10-year-old Kiara Field, topped the table in the one-metre spring-

board and platform events in the 11-and-under age group.

Field also won bronze in the three-metre springboard event, only a quarter of a point off second place.

Both produced personal bests in all events, and will now take the winter months off before competition resumes in July.

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“In five games he took 11 wickets, including five wickets against Prahran in his third game where he was a class above.

“He is so enthusiastic, but also ultra competitive which is rare for men his age.”

While he isn’t 100 per cent sure what his offseason will look like, Crone will have to be ready to go when training starts in June.

This year he doesn’t have the extra worry of playing football coming off a flag with Strathfieldsaye’s under-18 side, although he is still a regular at Storm games to watch brother Harry.

“I was in two minds for a while there about whether to play footy or not, but the news last week certainly made me feel a bit better about that decision,” he said.

“Preseason starts June 1, which isn’t too far away, and I’m looking forward to getting stuck into that. It’s a fantastic opportunity and I’m really grateful for it.”

HUNDREDS of the state’s top lawn bowlers descended on Bendigo East this week for State Champions Week, which wraps up today.

The seven-day competition at East’s Lansell Street greens have seen the state’s best go toe-to-toe in singles, pairs, triples and fours competitions.

Echuca’s Phillip Thorn defeated Matt Higgins to claim the men’s singles final on Thursday in a powerful display.

Paul Twyerould (Rosebud) and Sunbury’s Carla Krizanic took out the men’s and women’s state champion of champions titles, respectively on Tuesday.

There was a strong Bendigo flavour in the men’s fours final, with recently crowned under-25 world champion and Bendigonian Aaron Wilson going up against brothers Cameron, Nathan and Matthew.

It was weight of numbers that won the day, the Wilson trio getting the better of solo Aaron 16-14 in the decider.

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CHAMPION EFFORT: Carla Krizanic.

Weageli and Lee Harris reached the semi-finals of the women’s pairs but were defeated by the Central Victoria pairing of Desma Budd and Amy Gloury.

The Bendigo Campaspe triples

team of Torie Babitsch, Nicholas Belt and Damien mason was defeated in the quarter finals on Wednesday 1916 by Metro West.

The triples finals will be held on Friday, as will the state singles finals.

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$108,900^ Drive away $47,900^ Drive away $29,900^ Drive away

Take advantage of this once a year opportunity.

Visit Audi Bendigo today.

37 Midland Highway, Epsom | Tel. 5443 1122 | audibendigo.com.au * 3 years or 45,000kms (whichever occurs first). Excludes wear and tear items and any additional work or components required. ^Drive away price includes the balance of registration. *^Available on Audi demonstrator vehicles purchased between 1/4/16 and 30/4/16 and delivered by 30/4/16. While stock lasts. Not available to fleet, government or rental buyers, or with other offers. LMCT10414