Bendigo Weekly 966 by Bendigo Weekly

BendigoWeekly www.bendigoweekly.com.au

ISSUE 966 FRIDAY, MAY 6, 2016

Marilyn goes pink for breast cancer research

HEY BIG SPENDER

Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

■

Federal budget – Page 8 and 9

■

- Story Page 5

• Record $96.2m for

capital works • $156.1m for services • $13.7m for roads • $11.2m for parks • $3.9m for drainage • $2m for footpaths • Pool, stadium and airport funds confirmed COUNCIL BUDGET Pages 6 and 7

56-page Property Guide inside

End of Lease - Closing Down Sale Yes, it really is happening!! Still lots of great stock!!

267 Lyttleton Terrace Bendigo “We’ve had our fun, now we’re done”

2 • NEWS

www.bendigoweekly.com.au

BendigoWeekly

HOME TRUTHS

ALMOST 20 current and former office bearers of the Real Estate Institute of Victoria’s Bendigo chapter attended last Friday’s annual Past Presidents and Secretaries luncheon. The function was hosted by Bendigo chapter chairman Craig Webster and sponsored by the Bendigo Weekly and the REIV. Guests enjoyed a journey through time thanks to a slideshow of some of the industry’s most popular characters put together by long-serving secretary, Professionals Bendigo’s Jacinta McIvor. The Bendigo chapter of the REIV is widely regarded as one of Victoria’s most efficient and popular, factors attributed to agents’ ability to work together for the good of the industry and the local community.

Web www.bendigoweekly.com.au Phone 5440 2500 Fax 5441 4416 Sales advertising@bendigopublishing.com News 5440 2544. news@bendigopublishing.com Classifieds 1300 558 385 Email classifieds@bendigopublishing.com General Manager Peter Kennedy peter.kennedy@bendigopublishing.com

Advertise with the

BendigoWeekly Phone Pam on 5440 2521 or Mob 0417 374 027 and get the Weekly working for you!

Index 22 Classifieds 22 Who’s new? 30 Sport

THE REIV has welcomed this week’s Reserve Bank of Australia decision to lower the cash rate by 25 basis points to a record low 1.75 per cent, saying it will boost confidence in the market and helping buyers gain a foothold on the property ladder. REIV president Geoff White said the Victo-

Weekend forecast FRI

Mostly Sunny. Min 9º Max 22º

SAT

Mostly Sunny. Min 9º Max 23º

The Weekly look at the local real estate market

Lunch time

www.bendigoweekly.com.au

14 Letters 18 Discover Bendigo 20 Down to Business

Bendigo Weekly – Friday, May 6, 2016

SUN Rain. Min 13º Max 18º

rian property sector would benefit significantly from the decision. “First home buyers, in particular, will benefit from today’s decision if the four major banks pass on the full rate cut,” he said. Mr White added that the RBA decision would further boost confidence in the property sector. “Buyers currently have access to the lowest interest rates in the nation’s history, providing much needed assistance to first home buyers,” he said. Three of the major banks have already indicated they will pass on the rate reduction to their customers. “We encourage all the banks to follow suit and deliver an optimal setting for Melbourne home buyers,” Mr White. The Housing Industry Association also backed the RBA announcement, with senior economist Shane Garrett stating that due to serene conditions on the inflation front, Australia was at the stage where the benefits of lower interest rates far exceed any potential drawbacks. “Latest ABS data confirm that price pressures in the economy are very well

contained. Against this backdrop, lower rates will provide real benefits to households and businesses right around Australia. Today’s rate cut represents a timely and measured initiative,” Mr Garrett said. “On previous occasions, the main banks have failed to fully share the benefits of lower rates with their mortgage borrowers. We trust that such mistakes will not be repeated on this occasion. Housing affordability remains very challenging, and homeowners deserve to receive their fair share of today’s rate cut. “Over the past year, Australia’s labour market has seen real improvement with reductions in the unemployment rate and substantial growth in full-time employment. Lower interest rates should ensure that conditions in the job market continue to improve. Both new home building and renovations activity can be expected to benefit,” he said. VILLAWOOD Properties has unveiled plans for its latest development, an elevated boutique estate on the corner of the Calder Highway and Sparrowhawk Road.

HOME GATHERING: Luncheon was served for the presidents and secretaries of the REIV Bendigo chapter. Westbury Estate is situated just five kilometres from Bendigo’s central business district, and is within walking distance to the Bendigo Stadium. The estate is also due to host West Bendigo’s first builders display village. It will comprise 124 lots with an average lot size of 750m2.

The developer says Westbury will cater to the growing family with wider, deeper lots providing plenty of space for the larger home, a shed, a pool or even a tennis court. Westbury is also only three kilometres from Maiden Gully and Golden Square schools and other amenities.

Spoil her

this Mother’s Day

Purchase a gift voucher for mum valued at $60 or more* and receive 2 FREE travel size Dermalogica products and 3 FREE purse sized Youngblood products, valued at over $40.00 RRP! ASUFS45772-20416

Call (03) 5443 6997, visit us in store or go to edenbody.com.au Suite 3, 379 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo (at the rear of UFS Pharmacies) *Conditions apply, see in-store for details.

SUPER WEEKLY SPECIALS Chicken Breast Schnitzels

4 for $10

Italian Meatballs 750g

$8.95 tray

Large

Eat Better Save More OPENING HOURS Monday-Friday: 10am – 5pm Saturday: 8am – 2pm

Phone 5442 4888

Mayfair Park Estate, 10 McDowalls Rd, East Bendigo

www.centralvicmeats.com.au

Just Heat & Eat!

CHECK OUT OUR MEAL IDEAS ON OUR WEBSITE

WE ARE HERE!

Available Mon May 9th - Sat May 14th or until sold out

Lamb Shanks

$7.99kg

Topside Roast

$9.99kg

LOCALLY OWNED

AND OPERATED

Eat Better Save More

Friday, May 6, 2016 – Bendigo Weekly

www.bendigoweekly.com.au

THE development of Greater Bendigo’s first digital strategy to take advantage of the NBN and completion of the Marong Precinct Structure Plan are among the key priorities of the updated 2016-17 City of Greater Bendigo Council Plan released for comment this week. Under the Local Government Act 1984, all councils are required to review their council plan on an annual basis and adopt their budget and updated plan by June 30. Mayor Rod Fyffe said the plan was an overarching four-year plan

was also an important strategic document that outlined priorities, major projects and actions. “Some of the actions listed in the plan have been updated to re-

news • 3

NBN remains hot topic “

plan ensure that it is still reflective of community expectations.” Some of the other new actions in the plan include implementation of the recently adopted Communi-

The plan outlines the key outcomes council wants to achieve

flect progress that has already been made and changing circumstances,” Cr Fyffe said. “The changes in this updated

“

for council and this is the last year of the current plan, prior to a new four-year plan being implemented in 2017. “The council plan is set around five key themes: leadership and good governance; planning for growth; resentation and vibrancy; productivity; and sustainability,” Cr Fyffe said. “The plan outlines the key outcomes council wants to achieve, and funding in the budget is allocated to advance these priorities. Cr Fyffe said the council plan

ty Engagement Framework, support for the development of La Trobe University’s Bendigo Art Institute in association with the Bendigo Art

Gallery, and advancing construction of the Eaglehawk Regional Play space at Canterbury Park. Submissions to the draft budget and council plan update close on Saturday, June 4. Anyone who makes a written submission and requests for their submission to be heard may present to council on Tuesday, June 7 at the council offices in Lyttleton Terrace from 6pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend the hearing of submissions.

Beehive part open this year

caption: The Johns family with Reno Rumble presenters Shelley Craft and Scott Cam.

Reno Rumble for a good cause FANS of the popular Reno Rumble reality show will this weekend get the chance to visit the home made over by contestants on the show for Bendigo’s Johns family. The Johns family will open their stunning new-look home to the public for one day only, tomorrow Saturday, May 7. Beccky Johns lost her lifelong battle with a rare kidney disease last November aged 23. A huge fan of reality shows such as Reno Rumble and The Block, Beccky’s brave battle with illness inspired all those who knew her. Parents Paul and Sue Johns this week said they remained deeply proud and grateful for the support they had received and for the incredible makeover of their home which

formed the centrepiece of the recent Reno Rumble grand finale. “What a beautiful community Bendigo really is,” Mr Johns said. Saturday is the community’s only chance to meet some of the Reno Rumble couples and see inside the home of the Johns family, which is located at 2 Tomlins Street, Bendigo. The transformed property will be open for viewing from 10am-2pm, with staff from one of Bendigo’s leading real estate firms – Professionals Bendigo, on hand to help. Viewing will be available in 15-minute slots from 10am to help manage the expected crowds. Tomlins Street will be closed off to help create a carnival-like atmosphere, and Reno Rumble win-

ners Lisa and John along with Scott, Nadia, Hayley and Jim will also be there to meet locals and fans of the show. There will also be a sausage sizzle on the day. Local businesses who were part of one of the most dramatic and emotional makeovers in the show’s history will also be in attendance, and visitors to the property are encouraged to make a gold coin donation with all proceeds going to the Beccky Johns Kidney Discovery Trust, set up by Kidney Health Australia in Beccky’s honour with hopes to discover non-cancer inducing anti-rejection drugs for kidney transplant patients. To donate, please visit www.kidney.org.au or phone 1800 454 363.

As work starts on reshaping the 140-year-old former Bendigo Mining Exchange, the commissioned architect has confirmed the building’s ground floor will open by the end of the year housing food, beverage and lifestyle retailers and potentially a fresh produce market. Work will continue on developing a bar, consulting rooms and an apartment upstairs. A cellar on the ground floor near the Pall Mall entrance will be uncovered and revealed and the ground floor will be opened up by dismantling the copper shop fronts that are not an original feature of the building. The Ballarat owners have hired architect Peter Williams, of Williams Boag Architects, whose work includes the revamp of the GPO building in Melbourne and design of the Howard Place Safe Transport Space in Bendigo. Mr Williams is excited about the impact the re-imagined Mining Exchange space will have on Hargreaves Mall and Pall Mall to which it is connected. The exchange is one section of the Beehive building he said was a particularly good example of architect Charles Webb’s work. At the height of the gold boom in the 1880s, stockbrokers in their upstairs offices took orders from clients downstairs. In the 1920s and after a fire damaged sections, a ceiling was built between floors and shop fronts were constructed on the ground floor to create an arcade, known as Allan’s Walk. For almost a century, those passing below could not know that above the ceiling was an atri-

bright outlook: The atrium floor. um-like hall, naturally-lit through a glass roof, lined on both sides by arches through which were small offices of brokers, and book-ended by large rooms, facing Pall Mall by living areas. Last week, street and mall access to the walk was blocked and the false ceiling was brought down exposing boards that will eventually be dismantled to re-expose the original void looking up to the historic metalwork and glass roof that was restored by the City of Greater Bendigo before the building was sold. “I think it was good work by the council,” Mr Williams said. “They have stabilised the building and put a stop to ongoing damage. They presented it as well as they could.” Now it is up to Mr Williams and owner Brian Taylor to represent two heritage periods – Victorian in the 1880s and early modernism in the 1920s – in sustainable and practical design. Mr Taylor has a record of working with heritage buildings, having restored the George Hotel in Ballarat. Mr Williams said after exploratory work at the site, the next step would be to get National Trust approval for changes.

Peter Kelly Peter Kelly Peter Kelly I am here to assist you with....  here Home Loansyou with.... I am to assist I am here to assist you with....  Investment Home Loans Loans  Home LoansLoans  Refinancing Investment  Investment Loans  Low Doc Loans Refinancing  Refinancing Low DocCreation Loans  Wealth  DocCreation Loans  Low Wealth  Wealth Creation

Available 7 days Available 7 days Available 7 days

Carports • Garages Sheds • Barns • Miners Cottages • Lofty 2 storey sheds • Machine Sheds • Farm Sheds •

5448 3099 303 Midland Highway, Epsom www.eurekagarages.com.au

Call 4444 Call 03 03 5444 5444 4444

Call 03 5444 4444 peterkelly@provincialhomeloans.com.au peterkelly@provincialhomeloans.com.au peterkelly@provincialhomeloans.com.au www.provincialhomeloans.com.au www.provincialhomeloans.com.au www.provincialhomeloans.com.au

Heap Pty Ltd 4 Hillary Crt Bendigo ACN 95084003645 Credit rep 374 782 COSL M 0020258 Authorised Provincial HomeACN Loans Pty Ltd ACN Credit 059 954 400304 Heap PtyBroker Ltd 4 for Hillary Crt Bendigo 95084003645 rep200 374ACL 782374907 COSL MCOSL 0020258 Heap Pty Ltd 4 Hillary Crt Bendigo ACN 95084003645 Credit rep 374 782 COSL M 0020258 Authorised Broker for Provincial Home Loans Pty Ltd ACN 059 954 200 ACL 374907 COSL 400304

Authorised Broker for Provincial Home Loans Pty Ltd ACN 059 954 200 ACL 374907 COSL 400304

Craig Watts

Peter Hillier

CONVEYANCING LEGAL NEEDS

Annette Brewer BEc,LL.B

FAMILY LAW

• Property Purchases

Accredited Specialist

• Property Sales

• Divorce/Separations

• Subdivisions

• Property Settlements

• Family Transfers

• Child Access and

• Wills and Estates

contact@hqlaw.com.au

110 Pall Mall Bendigo Ph: 5454 3000 www.hqlaw.com.au

Custody Agreements

annette@hqlaw.com.au

4 • news

www.bendigoweekly.com.au

Bendigo Weekly – Friday, May 6, 2016

DID YOU KNOW

VOTING RULES HAVE CHANGED?

Make your vote count this federal election. At this year’s federal election, the way you vote for the Senate has changed and it’s important that you understand how to vote correctly.

If you choose to vote below the line, you must number at least 12 boxes, from 1 to 12, for individual candidates in the order of your choice.

On the large white Senate ballot paper, you can choose to vote either above or below the line.

Voting for the House of Representatives has not changed. On the green ballot paper, you must number every box, starting with the number ‘1’ for your first choice, ‘2’ for your second choice and so on until you have numbered every box.

If you choose to vote above the line, you now need to number at least 6 boxes. Put the number ‘1’ in the box for the party or group that is your first choice, a ‘2’ for your second choice and so on until you’ve numbered at least 6 boxes.

‘How to vote’ instructions will be clearly displayed on your ballot paper. Don’t worry if you make a mistake — just ask for another ballot paper.

This federal election your vote will help shape Australia.

To learn more

www.aec.gov.au 13 23 26

Authorised by the Electoral Commissioner, 50 Marcus Clarke Street, Canberra ACT.

Friday, May 6, 2016 – Bendigo Weekly

news • 5

www.bendigoweekly.com.au

Upgrade for road

The state government has fast tracked the proposed upgrade to one of Bendigo’s most notorious intersections. Bendigo West MP Maree Edwards yesterday confirmed the government would spend $750,000 on installing new traffic lights at the Edwards Road and the Calder Highway at Maiden Gully. The intersection has been the site of seven serious crashes and many minor incidents in the past five years, with the proposed development of a major new housing estate further along Edwards Rd in the next few years expected to deliver more traffic into the area and create more of a need for improvements. Ms Edwards said work to install the new lights would begin later this month. “We have listened to residents’ concerns and

we’re getting on with the projects that will reduce congestion, improve traffic flows and safety in the local community,” she said. She said the government has been working with VicRoads, the City of Greater Bendigo and local community groups to identify extra features that integrate alternative transport and walking in the area and improve neighbourhood connectivity. The Maiden Gully Progress Association yesterday said it was pleased that the organisation’s advocacy work with Maree Edwards, City of Greater Bendigo, Vic Roads and Birchgrove Property had resulted in the Edwards Rd and Calder Hwy intersection receiving funding for signalisation. “The plans for the intersection have been completed and the project is out to tender. Once works commence it is expected to take three months to com-

Tickled pink One of the world’s most iconic and enduring personalities has gone pink to show her support for breast cancer awareness and this weekend’s Mother’s Day Classic. The towering eight metre sculpture of Marilyn Monroe will continue to show her support for such a worthy cause until Sunday night. The annual fundraiser for the National Breast Cancer Foundation is on Sunday morning at Strathdale’s Beischer Park, with the eight kilometre run set to start at 8am, followed by the four km run and walks. Mother’s Day Classic organisers have thanked the City of Greater Bendigo, Bendigo Art Gallery and Laser Electrical for their support of this unique promotion.

FAST TRACK: Member for Bendigo West, Maree Edwards and VicRoads regional director Mal Kersting at the Edwards Road intersection in Maiden Gully. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN plete,” a progress association spokesperson said. “The improvements include pedestrian crossing across the Calder Highway

which will provide safe access for students living in the Robin Hill Estate.” Birchgrove Property managing director Damien

timed to perfection

Tangey praised the cooperative approach of all those involved, saying it would ensure early delivery of the project.

THE Friends of the Bendigo Botanic Gardens has timed its autumn plant sale to coincide with Mother’s Day this weekend. The group, which formed as a community well of ideas, was grooming the garden this week in time for the plant sale tomorrow, between 9am and 2pm. People can buy plants, including the traditional Mother’s Day flower the chrysanthemum, at the Friends Plant Nursery accessible from the Napoleon Crescent entrance in White Hills. “The growing friends have produced a very diverse selection of plants for sale,” secretary Judy Milner said. “All money raised from the plant sale is for improvements to the Bendigo Botanic Gardens. “Today in 2016 we have a masterplan and the gardens restoration is well advanced and overseeing it all is Brad Creme, our new curator.” The sale will feature many chrysanthemum varieties, lavenders and iris sourced from collections, as well as succulents and cottage plants.

Top wine on show The Strategem Bendigo Winemakers Festival returns on Saturday. Rosalind Park, in its autumn glory, is the setting for the presentation of the region’s finest wines, great food, and some contagious jazz, blues and swing. Winegrowers Association president Wes Vine said after 10 years of the festival in Castlemaine the venue has changed. Patrons have the opportunity to soak up the ambience of Bendigo. “The Strategem Bendigo Winemakers Festival will be the ultimate pop-up cellar door, where you can sample and select the region’s top wines, including the season’s new releases and award winners,” he said. “Complementing the impressive wine showcase is a handpicked selection of delectable regional foods, as well as music from The Mockbells and Meg Corson’s Jazz Quartet.” On Saturday one of the 64 wines on show will be Killiecrankie’s 2013 Shiraz – the first time it’s been shown

to a large audience. It’s a limited release as only a small quantity was produced. The Bendigo region is known for producing reds with great flavour intensity and deep vibrant colours. But it’s also celebrated for whites, sparking and rose. The allure of the Bendigo wine region is how John Monteath ended up here 15 years ago. “I left the city with a passion for making hand-crafted quality wines and haven’t looked back,” he said. For the first time, the festival will feature masterclasses on food-and-wine pairing brought to you by owner of local restaurant Rocks on Rosalind, Finn Vedelsby. A sampling ticket is $45 and non-sampling ticket is $25 at the gate. If patrons pre-book at www.bendigotourism.com or ring Bendigo Visitor Centre on 1800 813 153 they’ll save $5 per ticket. Masterclass tickets are an additional cost of $30 per person. The festival starts at 11am and goes through to 4pm.

learn about election Representatives from local government’s two peak industry bodies – the Municipal Association of Victoria and the Victorian Local Governance Association – will discuss the upcoming council election at two free community information sessions. The sessions will be held in Activity Room 1 at the Bendigo Library on Thursday May 12, 1pm to 2.30pm and 5pm to 6.30pm. Other sessions on Local Government in Greater Bendigo and Future Directions for Council 2016/2017 are scheduled for June and July.

bottoms up: Killiecrankie vigneron John Monteath.

RELAX, WE CAN COME TO YOU. Home loans at your convenience. We are here to help, call us today.

BENDIGO REFRIGERATION & AIRCONDITIONING SERVICES

Eaglehawk Dental & Bendigo Smiles

Established 1982

S AUTUMN SALE L A I C E P S H ARC M

Beat the Chill on Brivis Prices

Anthony Woodman Manager Home Lending Solutions 0458 241 241 anthony.woodman@cba.com.au www.commbank.com.au/anthonywoodman

Discount off R.R.P. on ALL BRIVIS GAS DUCTED HEATING.

DR. MITHUN SHETTY • DR. PRIYA NAIK • DR. MAHEESH NAIR • DR. NEHA RAMEN • DR. HARESH MENON

With FRE ControlleE r

Eaglehawk Dental

Mon-Fri: 9am-6pm Sat: 9am-12pm

Mon-Thurs: 8.30am-5.30pm Fri: 8.30am-3.30pm

78 Arnold Street 5441 6447

205 Midland Highway, Epsom www.bracs.com.au Phone: 5448-3999

2303

AU00852

See in Store for other Brivis offers Offer ends May 27, 2016 Things to know before you can: Applications for finance are subject to the Bank’s normal credit approval. Full terms and conditions will be included in the Bank’s laosn ofer. Fees and charges are payable. Mortgage Innovation Managers are Authorised Representatives of the Commonwealth Bank. Commonwealth Bank of Australia ABN 48 123 123 124. Australian credit licence 234945.

Bendigo Smiles

10 Parsonage Grove 5446 9859

All General Dental Invisalign Laser Teeth Whitening Single Visit Crowns PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE HICAPS, EFTPOS, bulk billing for Child Dental Benefit Scheme, DVA.

6 • NEWS

www.bendigoweekly.com.au

Bendigo Weekly – Friday, May 6, 2016

COUNCIL BUDGET 2016

Capital works a Bendigo boom By SHARON KEMP

FOUR multi-million-dollar projects have handed the City of Greater Bendigo a feast in capital works this year but residents can expect lean times ahead thanks to a cap on increasing rates. On Wednesday night, the council agreed to invite public comment on a 2016-17 budget that boasts record spending of $96 million, $28m of which will be directed to maintaining existing assets. Council chief executive officer Craig Niemann told a media briefing on Wednesday that the state government’s legislated cap on rates, which came into force this year, would make operating budgets “challeng-

ing” in 2017-18, and “very hard” the year after. The council gathers just more than half of its revenue from rates and it had hoped to increase rates by more than five per cent in future years to deliver on promised services. But unless it qualifies for exemption, the council will only be able to lift rates by half, or 2.5 per cent, from this year. “The council had previously forecast rate increases of five per cent in future years to fund the delivery of services and projects needed by the community as well as accommodating the growth that is occurring in Bendigo,” Mr Niemann said. “We have worked hard to find

substantial savings in costs and identified some efficiencies to build a budget that can fit within the 2.5 per cent rate cap set by the state government.

and infrastructure for the community in future years.” In fact, restraints on the council will mean capital works are forecast to more than halve next year to

Bendigo projects. However, the budget noted future restraints included a constrained federal and state government fiscal environment, an increasing regulatory environment which required higher labour costs, and a “potential future liability related to the Defined Benefit Superannuation Fund”. The council also has to manage new subdivisions. During Wednesday night’s meeting, councillor Barry Lyons, said the rate cap would “play a major part in the ongoing improvement of the city”. “We still need to maintain the same services at the same level,” he said. “So far so good.”

We have worked hard to find substantial savings in costs “Many of these efficiencies and savings are of a one-off nature. “There is no doubt that as we look forward to future budgets, the rate cap will place strain on council’s revenue raising, which will challenge council’s ability to deliver services

$46.2m, and flatline at that level for two years after. The council can apply for grants, and it is money from outside sources that added $23m in capital funds to its coffers this year and allowed the go ahead of the four big

CASH BACK

DOUBLE DIPPER

$1,349

Big Fella

MS 311 Farm Boss™ • Decompression button • Easy starting • Less fuel, less emissions

75^ $150^

CASH BACK

Get up to

200

CASH BACK

SPEND IT ALL AT YOUR STIHL STORE

DOUBLE DIPPER

400

We’ll DOUBLE it up to

^Conditions Apply. See website for offer dates and terms.

Santons Of Bendigo 33 Bridge Street BENDIGO Phone 5442 2669

Security Doors and Maintenance

We’re all on this ageing journey together. What’s most important is that we don’t lose the one thing that really matters,

62 Powells Ave Strathdale

just to get the care we all eventually need.

everyday freedom to come and go and be and do as you please in the privacy and comfort of your own home. Why live alone when you can surround yourself with wonderful new friends in a vibrant, caring community that celebrates every day to the full and treats you with all the kindness, decency, love and respect you deserve. That’s what I call freedom. If you would like to know how this can be a wonderful time of life, call 1800 984 840 today.

Ph: 5444 4807 Mobile: 0409 251 576

Photo: Michael Amendolia

I mean, what’s life without freedom – the

SIGHT E R O T S E R $25 FOR JUST DONATE NOW

1800 352 352

H O LLOWS .O RG . AU

Friday, May 6, 2016 – Bendigo Weekly

Cash splash for city IF cranes are a sign of a city’s economic health, Bendigo residents can expect an exciting skyline this year. The big ticket items in the City of Greater Bendigo 2016-17 budget include the $31 million Greater Bendigo Indoor Aquatic and Wellbeing Centre at Kangaroo Flat, the $16m Bendigo Airport upgrade and a $22m redevelopment of Bendigo Stadium. All three projects are underway – work at Kangaroo Flat is the least developed, but construction will start in the second half of 2016. They will account for about $70m of which the council will contribute only 28 per cent, about $20m. But councillors controversially voted to extend council’s financial involvement in the stadium redevelopment by agreeing to act as guarantor for a $11m loan that will be part of the contribution of operating company Bendigo Stadium Limited. By doing so, the council was told BSL could borrow at a lower interest rate. The proposal was opposed by councillors Helen Leach and Peter Cox. Cr Leach questioned the impact on council’s future capacity

NEWS • 7

www.bendigoweekly.com.au

COUNCIL BUDGET 2016 Top skills are needed BENDIGO Business Council has used the City of Greater Bendigo’s bumper budget to draw attention to the calibre of councillors in elections in October. Chief executive Leah Sertori said Bendigo residents needed to ensure candidates had the skills to make their own judgements about a budget as large as the council’s. Ms Sertori declined to say if existing councillors lacked the skills. “Local government councillors provide crucial corporate governance for the city which now has an annual turnover of $265 million,” she said. “When you cast your vote, make sure candidates can demonstrate the

BIG SPEND: City of Greater Bendigo council’s Kerryn Ellis. to lend. Cr Cox wanted the vote postponed and a report submitted on the lending proposals. Councillor Barry Lyons, who sits on the BSL board, said there was minimal risk the organisation would default on the loan. “It’s not risk free, but it’s so minimal that I support the guarantee,” Cr Lyons said. This year, the council will also build a $2.7m community hub at Strathfieldsaye, $4m at the Bendigo Botanic Gardens and $1.8m at Barrack Reserve in Heathcote. Council’s organisation support director Kerryn Ellis said it was historically the most the council had ever spent on capital

and major works, bolstered by the big projects. Chief executive Craig Niemann said that while the council had worked for years to get all projects into construction, it was this year that they all “landed”. Mayor Rod Fyffe described the big projects as “game-changers” but was quick to focus on more down-to-earth business of providing and maintaining footpaths, roads and drainage. “The capital works budget will see $2m go towards new footpaths across the municipality,” Cr Fyffe said. “New footpaths will be constructed in Kangaroo Flat, Huntly, Strathfieldsaye and

Golden Square. “To maintain road across the municipality, $13.8m will go towards renewing sealed roads and $3.9m towards maintaining drainage.” There is also $3.3m to reconstruct the Scott Street bridge in White Hills. “We want to make sure people can get around and between neighbourhoods safely and easily,” Cr Fyffe said. “Road renewals are equally important for people to get around the city. “As our city grows, maintaining key infrastructure will become more and more important.”

Sport and recreation are cash winners RECREATION and sport in the City of Greater Bendigo will get a major boost in the current budget year. • $1 million to the Bendigo Tennis Centre to construct a pavillion. • $2.7m to a Strathfieldsaye

• $350,000 to Canterbury Park redevelopment. • $200,000 to Garden Gully Community Pavillion design. • Cricket nets at Bendigo Cricket Club. • Shade shelter at Queen Elizabeth Oval.

community hub which will include a kinder with 132 fouryear-old and 66 three-year-old places. • $500,000 to Eaglehawk Regional Play Space. • $500,000 to Marist Community Recreation Precinct.

But charges are set to increase for: • Waste collection in some areas. • Parking in the city centre. • Long day care and occasional care. • Dumping at landfill.

Step back and get a total picture financial literacy and commercial acumen to adequately govern the organisation. “Listen to the nature of questions they ask when reviewing the budget and reflect on their ability to step back and get a total picture of the City of Greater Bendigo in 20 years’ time. “The ability to understand, interpret and apply financial data is imperative. “To say that you will rely on someone else’s interpretation of the financial reports in informing decisions is unacceptable for councillors serving a municipality of this size.” The business council said the record $96m capital expenditure contained in the budget provided facilities residents expected from a major regional city. “Bendigo is developing a reputation as a vibrant and prosperous regional city, offering outstanding community facilities that promote an active and healthy lifestyle,” Ms Sertori said.

Vesak

FESTIVAL OF LIGHT 12:00pm - 5:30pm: Tours of the Great Stupa Workshops & Meditation Bodhi Wishing Tree Vegetarian Food

6pm - 7:30pm: Spectacular Performances Amazing Fireworks Light Show Display Peace Flags

$5 ENTRY NIGHT SHOW © Photo by Meg West

FREE ENTRY DAY PROGRAM

SATURDAY 28 MAY 2016 | THE GREAT STUPA BENDIGO BOOK NOW STUPA.ORG.AU | 03 5446 7568 | INFO@STUPA.ORG.AU

Have you been injured... • In a transport accident? • At work? • In a slip and fall accident? Looking after injured Central Victorians like you for over 20 years

Ring today for a free first interview without obligation 337 HARGREAVES ST, BENDIGO

No Win No Cost*

#festivaloflight

*Conditions apply

03 5445 9200 www.admlaw.com.au

In Castlemaine, Echuca & Shepparton by appointment

8 • NEWS

www.bendigoweekly.com.au

Bendigo Weekly – Friday, May 6, 2016

FEDERAL BUDGET 2016

Living within our means By SHARON KEMP

THE federal budget relies on central Victorians looking at the national economic picture rather than their own comfort. Treasurer Scott Morrison’s first budget, released just before an election, at first sight fails to hand out sweeteners for votes, and Liberal candidate for Bendigo Megan Purcell faces having to answer in the coming weeks the obvious question from constituents – what is in it for me? “I would rather see young people get a job out of the budget than me get a $5 tax break,” Ms Purcell said. She is referring to the $751.7 million new workfare program which

from April 2017 will attempt to train, place as interns and then subsidise employers if they hire, unemployed Australians under 25. The tax break is the rise from $80,000 to $87,000 a year where the higher 32.5 per cent tax rate applies. It is relief for only 15 per cent of Bendigonians. Ms Purcell said $88m to support entrepreneurs in the Enterprise Incentive Scheme was good for Bendigo, as were changes to superannuation that would allow women the ability to top-up their own super once they return to the workforce, and could also apply to people who had missed long periods of work due to sickness or injury.

“My number one priority is to see jobs created for local families. We face a highly competitive, volatile and uncertain global economy but the Turnbull government has an economic plan which is working,” she said. “Last year the Australian economy grew by almost $40 billion and created almost 300,000 jobs, and there have been more than 50,000 new jobs created for young people in the last 18 months. “This is not a time to be splashing money around or increasing the tax burden on the families of Bendigo. Such policies are not a plan for jobs and growth, they simply put jobs and growth at risk.” She said the budget allocated:

• $45m towards the Calder Highway Ravenswood Interchange upgrade, • $13.3m to assist local government maintain and upgrade local roads as part of the Roads to Recovery Program, • $5m contribution to the Bendigo Airport upgrade, • $4.8m contribution to the Greater Bendigo Indoor Aquatic and Wellbeing Centre, • $4.5m to complete the Jock Comini Rest Area upgrade. More than 22,500 people in Bendigo would benefit from the introduction of the Low Income Superannuation Tax Offset, and the budget also contained a plan to com-

BUDGETED: The Ravenswood Interchange. bat tax avoidance by multinational corporations. “The Turnbull government understands the economic challenges that Australians face,” Ms Purcell said. BE FIRE SAFE! Clean... Safe... Easy

NOW IS CHIMNEY CLEANING TIME

Don’t risk your safety or your property, let the experts vacuum clean your gutters, quickly, safely and professionally. Gutter-Vac will professionally vacuum clean gutters, roofs, downpipes, ceiling cavities. Gutters Overflowing? Reduces breeding areas Saves time and effort for insects Reduces the possibility of Cheaper than installing fire damage gutter protection products Eliminates water damage Reduces dust mites Lengthens the life of gutters Eliminates the risk of falls

Ph 0419 097 779

www.guttervac.com.au

Locally owned & operated

Leighton WATER DELIVERIES

Water for tanks, pools and stock 0408 054 104 or 5443 8412

SECONDHAND FURNITURE WAREHOUSE

E x c e ll e n t P r ic e s !

WE BUY NEW STOCK every week SUBSCRIBE ONLINE to Receive weekly updates with photos and prices and never miss out on a bargain!

26 Allingham St, Golden Square Phone: 5441 8744

www.thelostredsock.com.au

HOURS

Tues-Fri 9-5pm Sat 9-1pm

Bendigo P H O T O S

Browse and purchase photos that have appeared in the

BendigoWeekly

and At our new website www.newbendigophotos.com

Friday, May 6, 2016 – Bendigo Weekly

FEDERAL BUDGET 2016 Major opposition parties cry foul gional infrastructure funding programs like Stronger Regions and it’s also unclear if the government will continue with the current round. “Local governments and organisations have submitted funding applications worth close to $50m to the Stronger Regions Round 3. “It’s a competitive tender process but funding

“

school needs-based funding that was cut from the 2014 and 2015 federal budgets has been restored,” Ms Chesters said. “This will negatively affect our local Catholic, independent and state schools.” Smokers will be worse off and packets could rise to $40 under the 12.5 per cent increase in excise that will fund budget funding.

This is so frustrating even though it’s no surprise

depends on this government continuing with this round.” Local projects applying for National Stronger Regions funding include the Bendigo Tennis Association, the RSL Memorial Hall and Aspire Foundation for an interfaith precinct. Schools will also have to rethink how they operate given they were expecting $4 billion in funding, now only being offered $1.2b. “Only a fraction of the

“

THE 2016 federal budget leaves smokers, schools, the Bendigo Tennis Association, the RSL Memorial Hall and Aspire Foundation with cause to consider their future. Bendigo’s unemployed youth and more than 2000 small businesses, on the other hand, can look forward to a boost, the latter thanks to a tax cut for small businesses. Large defence contracts, already announced and one of which was handed to the local manufacturer Thales, will create jobs in the central Victorian city. But nothing will change for the underprivileged and average earner. Bendigo MP Lisa Chesters has called the budget “a shocker” that ignored central Victoria completely. “I am sure that Liberal and National MPs and senators will try and tell us otherwise.” But we’re not fools, and we know that this federal budget is another shocker,” Ms Chesters said. “There is no new money in the budget for the re-

And Labor has said it will oppose tax cuts for larger businesses as they qualify through a rising threshold. “Within a few years, the definition of small business will be lifted to less than $1b,” Ms Chesters said. “Only a Liberal government would consider a turnover of $1b a ‘small business’ and offer them the same tax rates as real small businesses. What a joke.”

Bendigo Greens candidate Rosemary Glaisher said she had hoped for a different budget. “This is so frustrating even though it’s no surprise,” she said, describing the Liberals’ offering as “a beige version of a Tony Abbott budget. “There is nothing for regional areas. Mental health and other services across regional Victoria are desperate for more funding but this budget gives them nothing. “Our region is especially vulnerable to climate change but this isn’t even mentioned. “Instead more than $1b is ripped out of the clean energy, destroying thousands of job opportunities while billions go on being poured into fossil fuel subsidies. “The well-off are given tax breaks with the removal of the budget deficit levy and the increase in the marginal tax rate while those on income support, already suffering from underfunded services, lose out even more.”

Deputy leader backs Bendigo REGIONAL unemployment and National Broadband Network connection are looming as the local issues Labor will try to push to centre stage in the upcoming 2016 election. In Bendigo to attend a fundraising dinner for incumbent MP Lisa Chesters, deputy opposition leader Tanya Plibersek said NBN would be the catalyst for growth for local businesses. But the federal government would have to do better than late 2016 to start the network’s roll-out in the city. “We know Bendigo has enormous potential,” Ms Plibersek told the Bendigo Weekly. “Every time I come here it is going ahead, it is changing, there are new businesses, new restaurants, new cafes. What makes it possible to do business beyond the main street of Bendigo is having a decent internet connection.” Ms Plibersek also called for curriculum that included coding to prepare students for opportunities arising from the worldwide shortage of computer programmers.

PAY M E N T P L A N S N O W AVA I L A B L E

McCrae Dental 168 McCrae Street Bendigo 5441 6040 mccraedental.com.au

reception@mccraedental.com.au Mon-Fri 8.30-5.30 | Sat 9.00-1.00

NEWS • 9

www.bendigoweekly.com.au

ONE-ON-ONE: Tanya Plibersek. And specific to Bendigo, after the employment of Chinese workers to fit out the Bendigo Hospital by a subcontractor that then fell into voluntary administration, Ms Plibersek said Australia did not need any more unskilled workers. “If you need technical people to come or (there is) a skills shortage, that is a different matter, but we don’t need to import semi-skilled

or unskilled workers to Australia when we have got, in regional areas, very high unemployment, particularly youth unemployment,” she said. Regional Australia should, however, encourage offshore investment regardless of its destination, and take advantage of emerging markets in Asia. “They want Australian milk powder because it has a reputation for quality,” she said. “Our policy is to welcome investment from overseas as long as it is in the national interest and we support a free international trading regime because we want our farmers to sell overseas, we want our manufacturers to have access to overseas markets.” Ms Plibersek said Bendigo would move beyond its recent notoriety for anti-Muslim sentiment. “I know there have been concerns here about the building of the mosque but I have also seen the other part of the community that has been talking about how healthy and beneficial multiculturalism and migration are,” she said.

All Patients Welcome at any of our 3 Convenient Locations

Strathfieldsaye Dental

Marong Dental

955 Wellington Street Strathfieldsaye 5439 4777 strathdental.com.au

51 Goldie Street Marong 5441 6202 marongdental.com.au

strathfieldsayedental@gmail.com reception@marongdental.com.au Mon- Fri 8.30-5.30 Mon-Fri 8.30-5.30

General and Cosmetic Dentistry • Root Canal Treatment • Crowns • Bridgework Veneers • Implants • Dentures • Invisalign Orthodontics • Smile Makeovers Veteran Affairs & Child Dental Benefits bulk billed to eligible patients

FARAH TROUSER SALE

FARAH TROUSERS & CORDS NOW ONLY

WERE $79.95

GRANT RULE mens and ladies fashion

38 High Street Eaglehawk

Ph 5446 8206

Come and see Sanjay and the team at White Hills Amcal Pharmacy, and let us look after all your medication needs. Services offered include: • Home medication Reviews and MedsChecks • Perscription management • Webster packing • NDSS • Weight management programs • Ear Piercing • Coeliac Testing • Tattslotto • Workcover/TAC Accounts welcome

White Hills Amcal Pharmacy Sanjay Jhaveri - Owner 499 Napier Street, White Hills 5442 4244 Locally Owned & Operated

Free home delivery tos local area

Always said you wanted to keep things private ... then talk to us

Ph: 1300 193 009

Talk to us about environmentally friendly funerals. Brian & Lyn Leidle • 195 High Street, Kangaroo Flat

5447 0927 (all hours)

10 • news

www.bendigoweekly.com.au

Bendigo Weekly – Friday, May 6, 2016

@HOME BENDIGO

30%

MAXWE 16 PIECE COSMO

First Dishwasher Was $9

OFF

39.99

42% OFF

59.99

MAXWELL & WILLIAMS CASHMERE WILLIAM KILBURN TEA FOR 2 SET Fine Bona China. Dishwasher & Microwave Safe Was $69.95 Now $39.99

.99

MAXWELL & WILLIAMS 16 PIECE COSMOPOLITAN DINNER SET 50% OFF

Also featuring

S&P 3 TIER CAKE STAND

FROM

First Quality Porcelain Dishwasher, Oven & Microwave Safe Was $99.95 Now $49.99

5.00

ONLY

29.99

24.99

IGEAR MOBILE PHONE ACCESSORIES

UP TO

50%

Including Earphones, Microphones, Charger Cables & Powerbanks

OFF

FROM

12.95

CASA DOMANI SET OF 4 MUGS

4 Styles to choose from

MAXWELL & WILLIAMS SLICE & DICE KNIFE BLOCK SETS Was $59.95 Now $29.99

SOUP MUGS

Huge Variety to choose from

FROM

99 34.

299.99

$ FROM

45% OFF

14.99

FROM

24.49

30%

N EW

OFF

GLASS BOWLS, PLATTERS & WIRE BASKETS Huge Range to choose from

SCANPAN COPPERNOX 3 PCE SAUCEPAN SET

Impact bonded copper infused base Work on all cooktops including Induction. Was $549 Now $299.99

ROSEWOOD HANDLE KNIVES

Shop 41, Bendigo Marketplace • P: 54 430 654 • E: athomebendigo@bigpond.com Free Gift Wrapping • Layby Welcome • Gift Cards Available • Locally Owned & Operated • Find us on Facebook

Legend on second run

THE life and times of one of the region’s most enduring and popular personalities is proving to be a winner. Forbesy: The John Forbes Story celebrates the generosity and community spirit of John Forbes OAM, the former media and sports marketing executive who never forgot his country roots or the importance of contributing to the community. The book was launched at the Kangaroo Flat Sports Club last month, with the first print run promptly selling out. The second edition of the book is now available at Dymocks Bendigo.

An overwhelmed and ever-humble Mr Forbes this week told the Bendigo Weekly he was genuinely surprised at how popular the book had proven to be. All profits from sales of the book will go to the Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation, the organisation Mr Forbes has tirelessly raised money for over the years, and to the Rotary Club of Bendigo Sandhurst for local and international projects. Mr Forbes, together with firsttime author, Bendigo resident Martin Ruffell, will be at Dymocks Bendigo store on Saturday, May 14, from 10am–1pm, to sign copies of Forbesy:

NEWS • 11

www.bendigoweekly.com.au

Consult with Chris and he will personally construct your dentures Denture Clinic

Chris Hewitson

Dental Prosthetist • Full and partial dentures • Immediate full/partial dentures • Custom made sports mouthguards • Chrome partial dentures • Repairs • Additions to dentures • Relines • Veterans’ affairs • Health fund rebates • Member ADPA (Vic) • Ample Parking with wheelchair access at rear

Dentures Plus

57 Bridge Street, Bendigo PH: 5444 5599 A/H: 0408 483 115 www.dentureplus.com.au Mon to Thurs 9am-5pm Friday 9am-4.30pm

BY THE BOOK: Forbesy. The John Forbes Story, and to talk to locals keen to hear a story about one of the multitude of genuine sporting celebrities and personalities who have been lucky enough to work with Mr Forbes during their lifetime.

PHOTOGRAPHS

Formerly trading as Pictureman

Friday, May 6, 2016 – Bendigo Weekly

COPIED & RESTORED HEATHER DAY 0418 396 498

203A View Street E: heatherdayportraits@bigpond.com

Open: Tue - Fri 9.30 - 4.30

We would like to thank all our wonderful clients for all your support over the years.

School precinct kicks off

We will miss you all! We have sold the business to concentrate on new journeys with our families. Thank you all for your friendship, loyalty and support.

Under New Management

Laura & Renae

Prepaid Funerals • With Funeral Insurance you pay for your funeral many times over. • With Funeral Bonds you only pay for your funeral once and at current prices. • Which would you prefer? • Prepaid Funerals always make good sense

Video Streaming

SOLID WORK: Marist students Ben Sherriff and Olivia Friswell with Cr Barry Lyons and mayor Rod Fyffe. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

CONSTRUCTION on the Marist Community Recreation Precinct pavilion in Maiden Gully has begun. A senior oval was constructed last year and will soon be ready for use. A junior oval and car park were constructed two years ago and are already in use. The $8 million project includes a community pavilion with a social room, meeting room, kiosk, a commercial kitchen to support home economics classes, four change rooms, an umpires’ change room and a single court stadium. The project will also deliver three combined-use tennis and

netball courts. Mayor Rod Fyffe said sharing costs reduced the cost to the community and improved the quality of facilities that City of Greater Bendigo council could deliver. “Maiden Gully is one the fastest growing residential areas in Bendigo and the community will need access to great facilities like this,” he said. “This partnership will provide high quality sports and community infrastructure to the whole Maiden Gully community for years to come.” Marist College Bendigo principal Darren McGregor said the

facilities were designed to be used by both the community and the school. “During school hours, the facilities will be used by the school and after school hours it will be available for the community,” he said. “This is a really exciting development not just for the school, but for the Maiden Gully community.” The project is a partnership between the council and Marist College Bendigo, who are each contributing $4m to the project. The project is expected to be completed before the start of the 2017 school year.

ESPECIALLY FOR MUM

Spoil Mum, and buy local from our popular range of Bendigo hand made soaps, candles, bath bombs and more. She will love our new range of locally made timber products or choose from beautiful olive wood products hand made by Driss in Tunisia. We also have a beautiful selection of hand forged tools and knives from around the world. Sick of blunt knives and tools? Join our many happy customers and try our professional sharpening service. Spend $100 before Mothers Day and go in the draw to win $50 wor th of sharpening.

Proudly made in

Bendigo

• We offer Video Streaming at our Eaglehawk Branch. • This means that anyone who cannot attend the funeral service and has been provided with an access code can watch it live from anywhere in the world providing they have internet connection. The service is then archived for up to 6 months. • So no one needs to miss out

A tradition that continues ... 12 Victoria Street, Eaglehawk 151 McCrae Street, Bendigo P. 5441 5577 www.williamfarmer.com.au

PALM SQUARE Dental Care

BENDIGO Family Dental Care

P: 5441 7638

P: 4433 1053

25 Neale St, Kennington

Mon - Sat

51 Myrtle St, Bendigo

Mon - Fri

Our Services Include • General and Preventative Dentistry • Crown and Bridge • Veneers • Root Canal Treatment • Dentures • Orthodontics • Dental Implants • Snoring and Sleep Apnoea Devices

S le e p D e n t is tr Happy y & Ga Av a il a b s le

• Hicaps • CDBS Bulk Billed • Veteran Affairs

fe er t Kni Sharpenin Exp g Ser v ice

291 Lyttleton Tce. Ph 4433 0066 Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5.30pm, Sat 9-3pm www.huntgathergrow.com.au

Dr. Olga Dr. Vijay Dr. Kaveri Dr. Nidhi Verma Emily Harwood Dr. Naser Albarbari Dental Surgeon Dental Surgeon Dental Surgeon Dental Surgeon Hygienist/Therapist Oral Surgeon (Specialist) Late night appointments will be available soon!

www.dentistinbendigo.com.au

12 • news

www.bendigoweekly.com.au

Vision is our future

Whipstick Ward Meeting Monday May 9

B E N D I G O

2 O 2 O

By Damien Tangey

Unlike many cities, Bendigo was not started with a vision of place but one of purpose – gold. Pop up tent suburbs, no sustainable water source, an instant population of tens of thousands in a cultural melting pot. This diverse and dynamic population grew to include Sir John Quick, who drafted the Australian Constitution. It included Bendigo’s first visionaries for a city with proper planning, design and economic management – people such as William Vahland. Today, Bendigo is a vibrant city with a significant past. The new gold currency of this region comprises the health, education, financial services, manufacturing and property sectors, along with our thriving cultural and tourism development. As a measure of Greater Bendigo’s economy, the average percentage growth in Gross Regional Product over the past 10 years is not only greater than Ballarat or Geelong, but greater than the average of all Victorian municipalities. As the third largest city in the state our population represents less than two per cent of the state’s population. We have a median house price nearly half that of Melbourne. Council and community have worked together to position Bendigo with a range of planning and public investment initiatives to sustain a new platform for investment and growth, a new golden era, a wonderful sense of place and above all, to maintain affordable liveability. In part this is being achieved by the delivery of an ambitious set of interrelated economic and planning policies, informed by a comprehensive Active Living Survey. The integrated outcome desired of these strategies is to create Australia’s most liveable regional city. Balancing the investment in not only an economy, but a sense of place, in liveability and

City of Greater Bendigo Whipstick Ward Councillors invite all interested members of the community to attend the Whipstick Ward meeting. Meet with your ward Councillors to discuss local opportunities and raise any issues. Agenda • Poultry/Layer Farm at CA 21 Rasmussens Road, Avonmore The meeting will take place:7pm to 8.30pm Monday May 9 Elmore Athenaeum Hall 62 Michie Street, Elmore Everyone is encouraged and very welcome to attend. Cr Peter Cox Ph: 5434 6189 E: p.cox@bendigocouncillors.org.au Cr Lisa Ruffell Ph: 5434 6206 E: l.ruffell@bendigocouncillors.org.au Cr James Williams Ph: 5434 6208 E: j.williams@bendigocouncillors.org.au

A u s t r A l i A n

Bendigo Weekly – Friday, May 6, 2016

G l o b A l

E n t E r t A i n m E n t

p r E s E n t s

with the

Blue Danube Orchestra

A Musical Spectacular presented by violin virtuoso

Ian Cooper

hands on: Damien Tangey in Bendigo. in the culture of a city is the true art of building a community. Right now is a critical time for Greater Bendigo to set its clear medium and long-term vision for what the new focus for the changing identity of the city should be. Short-sightedness will provide only lost opportunity. While more is always sought, government has been supportive of Bendigo with a range of investments from all three tiers. The significance of an investment as large as the hospital may not be seen for beyond another generation. We cannot expect to vision this city beyond its organic growth potential if we adopt a capin-hand approach to government as our only model, but how do we leverage the long term benefits of this platform that we have all worked so hard to create? As a community we must rely less on traditional investment and pursue more transformative innovation investment. Increasingly governments will look to “value capture” to ensure that the expenditure of their funds can be leveraged to create much greater investment results than that which they are directly investing in. To successfully seek investment it is increasingly up to us to demonstrate how we might capture additional value from government investment. We are in many ways uniquely positioned to do this. We have key pillars to our economy and community that already work together in a range of aspects to determine opportunities for Bendigo. Our city is large enough to warrant significant investment but small enough to put key players around a table with existing relationships and a strong belief in the city to work together to deliver them. Examples of recent innovation achieved in FUNERALS & more Bendigo include the hospital that brings jobs and better healthcare, and at anFUNERALS early stage PRE - PAID provided a new hotel for Bendigo, brought medical schools, more skilled employees to the largest employer in the region and the investment of large listed companies to Bendigo. We have unlocked and unshackled the dark penitentiary past of Bendigo to create the bright new heart of its cultural future with the Ulumbarra Theatre. This theatre adds great ability to the inter-

national focus that Bendigo has as an arts and culture destination independent of and competing with major capital cities. The head office of Australia’s fifth largest bank literally sits on the bank of the Bendigo creek, the original provider of our golden past. An innovative sustainable building which once challenged convention and is now a feature of the city. One of the bank’s key features is the organisation’s culture, which sets an international standard with its community banking model. Derivatives of that type of community model can unlock investment potential in cities that governments can then support for innovation in funding. Imagine the finance industry testing new bond markets, not on Wall Street or Fleet Street, but on Pall Mall in Bendigo. Tax increment funding and project or precinct specific utility bonds are proving very successful in other international markets. I think our opportunities to consider pilot programs in these areas are significant. Unlocking new income streams through innovative investment in more modern and sustainable infrastructure and utility service provision is a key in commercialising greater sustainability. The set of relationships that has been brought together to discuss and plan the strategic future of Bendigo to this point should continue the conversation. There is a demonstrated desire to support innovation within this region with council and state government. The opportunity for innovation to deliver the vision of a city is possible, and sits before us. It sits within and between the pillars of our economy and community. Four years ago did you anticipate an eightmetre tall Marilyn Monroe greeting record numbers of day visitors to this city? It is time to think not only about what you might expect Bendigo to be in 2020 but to participate in the vision to get there. Damien Tangey is the managing director of Birchgrove Property. Full version at www.bendigoweekly.com.au

Tell us your thoughts Email: news@bendigopublishing.com

BENDIGO FUNERALS S I M O N P. A . W. S .

BALLET

David McKenzie

tenor

Chantelle Marie King

soprano

Jamie Leigh Johnson

Emily Garth

soprano

Simon & Sue Mulqueen

M U L Q U E E N

FUNERALS & PRE-PAID FUNERALS

BENDIGO FUNERAL CENTRE -

5444 0400

29 Miller Street, Flora Hill, BENDIGO www.smfd.com.au

BENDIGO FUNERALS IS OWNED BY SIMON & SUSAN MULQUEEN AND HAS NO ASSOCIATION WITH MULQUEEN FAMILY FUNERALS

The ACE Award winning

“Best Production Show” in Australia Opera Singers - Prima Ballerinas - Australian Champion Pipe Band

Bernard Walz

sical director

Ravel’s Bolero - Radetzky March - Ave Maria - Scotland the Brave - Amazing Grace Amigos Para Siempre/Friends for Life - The Prayer - Time To Say Goodbye and many more favourites

Ulumbarra Theatre Sunday 22nd May 2016

www.violinmaestro.com.au

MOTHER’S DAY SPECIALS at 109 Watson Street, Jackass Flat Friday 6:30pm-8:30pm, Sunday: 12:30pm-1:30pm & 6:30pm-8:30pm Bookings essential. Camp oven roast beef and lamb, roast pork with gravy, vegies and spuds. ALL YOU CAN EAT!! Adults $17 per head. Children $12 per head or $6 for nuggets and chips.

PRIVATE FUNCTIONS ALSO AVAILABLE Enquiries and bookings ring or text Paul on 0401 012 420

news • 13

www.bendigoweekly.com.au

IN LD I U

G A HEALT

OVER

$60,000 DONATED

+ $10,000 in minor donations and community sponsorships

Thank you to all of our members, on behalf of:

M M U NIT Y

Atisha Buddhist Centre

Golden City Football Club

Radius Disability Services

Axedale Primary School

Golden Square Football & Netball Club

Righteous Pups Australia

Bears Lagoon Serpentine Football & Netball Club

Golden Square Kindergarten

Senjuns Hockey Club

Golden Square Swimming Pool

Sing Australia Bendigo

Heartbeat Victoria - Bendigo Branch

South Bendigo Football & Netball Club

Holy Rosary Primary School

Specimen Hill Primary School

Huntly Primary School

Spring Gully Primary School

Interchange - Loddon Mallee Region

St Francis of the Fields Primary School

Jemima’s Gift

St Josephs Primary School

Junortoun Fire Brigade

St Kilian’s Primary School

Kalianna Special School

St Liborius Primary School

Bendigo East Baseball Club

Kennington Primary School

St Luke’s Anglicare

Bendigo Foodshare

Lightning Reef Primary School

St Peter’s Primary School

Bendigo Scleroderma Support Group

Lockwood Primary School

St Therese’s Primary School

Bendigo Senior Secondary College

Lockwood South Primary School

Bendigo South East Secondary College

Maiden Gully Fire Brigade

State Emergency Service Victoria (SES) - Bendigo Unit

Bendigo Special Developmental School

Maiden Gully Junior Football Club

Bendigo Squash Club

Maiden Gully Neighbourhood Watch

Bendigo Symphony Orchestra

Maiden Gully Primary School

Camp Hill Primary School

Marist College

Campbell’s Forest Hall

Marong Fire Brigade

Catholic College Bendigo

Marong Football & Netball Club

Creek Street Christian College

Marong Pre School

Crusoe Secondary College

Marong Primary School

Dr Harry Little Memorial Pre School

Mount Pleasant Football Netball Club

Dragon City Derby Dolls

National Seniors - Bendigo & District

Dragons Abreast Bendigo

North Bendigo Pre School

Eppalock Primary School

Quarry Hill Primary School

Furever Friends Bendigo

Quest Equine Welfare

Bendigo & District Concert Band Bendigo (Violet Street) Primary School Bendigo Amateur Radio & Electronics Club Bendigo Animal Welfare & Community Services Bendigo Autism Asperger Group Bendigo Breast Cancer Support Services Network

Strathfieldsaye Bowls Club Strathfieldsaye Dodgers Baseball Club Strathfieldsaye Jets Cricket Club Strathfieldsaye Junior Football Club Strathfieldsaye Junior Netball Club Strathfieldsaye Pre School Strathfieldsaye Primary School The Otis Foundation Valkyrie Care Group Weeroona College Bendigo Wildlife Rescue & Information Network Zodiacs Netball Club Zonta Club of Bendigo

Become a UFS Pharmacies member today You’ll enjoy savings and benefits across the UFS Pharmacies range including Eden and Optical, plus 50% of your membership fee will be donated to your nominated school, club or organisation! To join visit us in store, call 03 5441 5590 or visit bendigoufs.com.au/membership

ASUFS46492-10516

HI E

UFS Pharmacies Bendigo CBD 379 Hargreaves Street

UFS Pharmacies Maiden Gully Shop 2, 715 Calder Highway

UFS Pharmacies Bendigo Cnr View & Barnard Streets

UFS Optical Suite 1, 379 Hargreaves Street

UFS Pharmacies Strathfieldsaye 32 Blucher Street

Eden Body and Soul Essentials Suite 3, 379 Hargreaves Street

Thank you.

Friday, May 6, 2016 – Bendigo Weekly

14 • news

www.bendigoweekly.com.au

Contributions are not guaranteed to be included and may be edited for reasons of style or content. They will not be eligible for consideration if they contain defamatory material, or information of a personal nature which is not in the public domain. Name and address must be supplied.

v i e w p o i n t opinion letters

Bendigo Weekly – Friday, May 6, 2016

email: letters@bendigopublishing.com PO Box 324, Bendigo 3552

Take back Bendigo I too, would like to congratulate Peter Kennedy for his comment in the Bendigo Weekly dated April 22. His 2020 Vision was in keeping with our expectations from an editor of his calibre and local knowledge. Congratulations also to Andrea Metcalf (Weekly, April 22) and Stuart Symes (Weekly, April 29) for their warnings regarding our existing council initiatives for waste and rates. It is clearly time for a change of councillors and for new candidates to “Take Back Bendigo”. Perhaps it’s time for a group of candidates who bring a set of principles as their platform rather than preformed ideas, agendas, rigid personal views, parochial initiatives or egos. They could then form a cohesive, forward thinking council representing the community for now and into 2020 and beyond. To be effective community representatives, the potential candidates would need to possess many necessary skills including, but not limited to, finance, communication and management. They would also have a good understanding of the Local Government Act, meeting procedures and the art of listening. I don’t believe our existing councillors maintain or display all of these skills. A council with the proper principles, skills, knowledge and attitudes would no longer need to continually consult a ‘Code of Conduct’ nor would they pay lip service to community consultation and transparency as has recently been the case. There are pitfalls for the council and the community if a candidate brings a preformed agenda or financial backing to the table. They will only ever allow their views to be aired in the name of transparency and will disregard Community Consultation. I urge the voters of Bendigo to check the principles, intentions and agendas of their candidates before they place their votes. In this way, we may be able to “Take Back Bendigo”. Geoff Stephens, Proud Bendigo citizen, Kennington

Disappointing report The dream of Bendigo developing as a compact, well planned and liveable city, able to be sustained into the climate change future, has

been dealt a blow by the release of the panel report on the Significant Landscape Overlay for Big Hill and Ravenswood. This is a great disappointment to those of us who submitted in support of Bendigo council at the panel hearings in late January this year. At the panel hearing Ravenswood Run Pty Ltd said it “relies on the independent expert evidence of Mr Peter Haack” (pg 7, 28. Introductory submission). When first speaking the expert, independent witness said the Yellow Box and Grey Box Grassy Woodland on the Ravenswood Run was “a common type”. In fact, it exists in only three per cent of Victoria and is federally listed, as he was to admit when questioned later. The expert witness presented no soil analysis or land capability study, and intimated that the process used by Planisphere and council was not “rigorous” but “driven by community concerns”. Should the community be concerned that 62 per cent of land is in private hands in Victoria, and of that only 20 per cent maintains any native vegetation cover? (State of the Environment Report, 2008) Are we in Bendigo allowed to be concerned that if intensive development takes place on the Ravenswood Run unchecked then the rate payer will be subsidising it through pumping water over Big Hill and pumping sewerage back? Do developers rule Bendigo despite the explicit and oft-reiterated wishes of the Bendigo populace that our precious bush should not be cleared for galloping suburbia? We encourage the council to stand firm and reject the panel report on the grounds that it does not take into account the suitability, strategic planning implications or costs to the environment and the rate payer of excision of Ravenswood run for intensive development. A liveable, compact Bendigo can be achieved if we all work together to foster our dream. Wendy Radford and John Bardsley, Mandurang South

A foolish lack of respect The defacement (and that is the only word for it) of Captain Cook’s statue in Myers Street is an ongoing embarrassment to the church, and it is wrong for so many reasons. John Emery, the parishioner who bequeathed £1000 in his will

To buy a signed copy of any Glanville cartoon please phone 5440 2500

so that the statue could be constructed and then erected in its current position in 1906 would be turning in his grave at the disrespect with which it is being treated. As would, no doubt, the parishioners of St Pauls who turned out “en masse” in 1906 to witness the unveiling of the statue. To adorn it in various costumes, each of an increasingly ridiculous nature, is to insult the wishes of its deceased patron. And you don’t have to be an avid fan of Captain Cook to also realise that this well meaning but misguided behaviour is an affront to his memory as well. Statues have always been erected throughout history for one reason only – to honour the subject whose likeness has been cast in bronze or carved in stone. If this same statue, or any of its counterparts in the Rosalind Park precinct, were vandalised by way of graffiti or physical damage, there would be an uproar. And yet, the church feels free to ridicule one of Bendigo’s icons in the name of social justice. Perhaps the Very Reverend John Roundhill believes that this is a way of communicating with the younger demographic; if so, he is very mistaken. The mistreatment of this historic statue by the very church in whose care it has been entrusted, is

a shining example of muddle headed, politically correct, 21st century thinking. Eric Lakey, Bendigo

Real representation The early lead-up to the 2016 Bendigo council election is unprecedented. Letters in newspapers commenting on the deficiencies of council and some councillors have been appearing regularly. The Bendigo Weekly on April 29 published letters by ex-councillor Bruce Phillips who failed to be re-elected at the 2012 election, and new candidate Yvonne Wrigglesworth. Mr Phillips appears to try and discourage intending candidates, by stating (in his opinion), many onerous councillor key selection and performance criteria. Ms Wrigglesworth attempts to gain mileage by criticising some current councillors for the woes of Bendigo council. She, or her ghost writer, uses buzz words such as “synthesise, positivity, empowerment, bipartisanship, community connection, vision, wellbeing, articulate, and ideological, to try and impress. But voters won’t be fooled. Citizens certainly deserve better from many of our current Bendigo councillors and council officers. It

is for those, and other reasons, I am contesting the Eppalock Ward. Over two decades residents, and ratepayers especially, have complained of being “financially milked” by council, through ever increasing annual rates and charges. People know fancy buzz words, pretty green pictures, and long serving councillors who are well past their “best before date” won’t help them. More than just a couple of new councillors are required to achieve long overdue positive changes within Bendigo council. The only hope of citizens gaining real representation is for numerous new councillors who genuinely have the people as their priority, not other agendas, to be elected in October. Colin Carrington Eppalock Ward candidate

Clean up the mess I am disgusted by the lack of cleanliness of many dog owners. I walk my dog, and carry plastic bags to collect every poop she does. There are many places around the streets where other owners just leave the mess and walk away. Owners – please invest in some cheap doggie bags, and clean up the mess. Name and address supplied

wine & food event

strategem bendigo winemakers festival Saturday 7 May 2016, 11am to 4pm Rosalind Park, Bendigo

Meet local winemakers, sample new release and award-winning wines, delectable food and contagious jazz, blues and swing music.

GO3816-15

Buy your ticket at the gate. Sampling $45 - includes glass. non-sampling $25. www.bendigowine.org.au

Check us out on

Friday, May 6, 2016 – Bendigo Weekly

NEWS • 15

www.bendigoweekly.com.au

editorial

at heavily reduced prices 100% LEATHER

Budgets set scene This was always going to be a slightly easier budget to deliver first up in the new era of capped rates, but there are already indications that in years to come, the council will want to knock on the door of the Essential Services Commission in a bid for some extra rate relief. No one wants to see public infrastructure run down, services compromised or the waiting lists for essential drainage and footpath works grow because council does not have adequate financial resources to fund such works. There is no doubt rate capping will pose a challenge to Victorian councils, who now face a much more complex task in balancing so many competing needs. The one thing nobody wants is for the much despised practice of cost shifting by other levels of government to continue to exact a considerable toll upon local government, and ultimately the ratepayers of this community.

Recliner

WILLS ST WE FREE ARE PARKING HERE

GARSED ST

Grants Program will improve rural health services by redesigning Rural and Regional Teaching Infrastructure Grants Program, in order to create a more streamlined program. Providing $73.6 million over four years for the network of 55 Regional Development Australia Committees (RDAs), to

This budget is all about fairness and I believe it delivers right across the board. nal photography of nonmydriatic cameras measure on the Medicare Benefits Schedule to cover the testing of diabetic retinopathy disease with a non-mydriatic camera. Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine- Independent Pathway to Fellowship will enable general practice registrars training on the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine Independent Pathway to claim Medicare benefits for the services they provide in rural and regional areas whilst training. Rural General Practice

LOOKING FOR A CAT OR KITTEN TO JOIN YOUR FAMILY? ral Victoriaʼs Cent Onl y “N o K ill ” S h e lt e r

OPEN HOURS COME & VISIT OUR ADOPTION CATTERY

SATURDAYʼS 11.30AM TO 2.30PM 488 Millwood Road Huntly North View our animals available for adoption on our website

www.bawcs.org.au

foster and strengthen local leadership across regional communities. In 2016–17, the Australian Government is providing $60m a year from 2019-20 onwards towards building on the current $500m investment. The Investment Road and Rail Program is providing for planning and delivery of vital transport infrastructure to build a stronger future for Australia. Locally, this budget outlines a $45m contribution to the Calder Highway, Ravenswood Interchange, so vitally needed in the local community and $4.5m to-

wards the Calder Highway – Jock Comini Rest Area upgrade. Roads to Recovery is providing local councils with almost $13.5m. City of Greater Bendigo Council has been allocated $3.6m, over four years. The government is also continuing its commitment to improve the liveability of local communities and enhance economic growth in Australia’s regions. The government is funding priority projects in Bendigo through a range of programs including the National Stronger Regions Fund, with a federal contribution of $4.885m towards the Greater Bendigo Indoor Aquatic and Wellbeing Centre and $5m towards the Bendigo Airport upgrade. I have always been a keen supporter of grants under the Community Development Grants Program and the 2016-17 budget continues that support. This budget is all about fairness and I believe it delivers right across the board. It’s about job creation, especially for young people and it’s about a better future for all Australians.

Willow Tree

BAKERY

Choose your own photo or image

New from Kinetics

Arizona Rocker Recliner

$999

lounge suites from $2299

NEW

RELEASE

100% LEATHER

E- -WAY RECLINERS

Leo Electric Lift

$1399

furniture 17-19 Wills St, Bendigo • Rear of Target

Ph: 5444 0100 • Homemakers catalogue on-line www.homemakersfurniture.com.au

Sir John Quick, Freemasons Victoria and Golden & Corinthian Freemason Lodges invite you to an

OPEN NIGHT

to be held at the Bendigo Masonic Centre 99-101 McIvor Rd, Bendigo, on Tuesday 10th May 2016 at 7.30pm There will be a short talk on Freemasonry followed by question time and supper.

For further information, please contact Brendon Tuena on 5443 3750 or 0458 397 380



REGIONAL Australia is critical to our national economy and this year’s budget delivers significant new investment across all areas of government that will create jobs and promote economic prosperity in Bendigo. This week’s federal budget boosts connectivity, builds critical infrastructure, supports innovation and fosters local leadership to support communities. Building on the coalition government’s achievements over the last three years, the 2016-17 budget will support stronger, more liveable regional communities with better infrastructure – including transport links and digital networks – more support for our rural health workforce and better access to health care. The 2016–17 Regional Ministerial Statement released with the budget, Investing in Regional Growth, outlines almost 400 measures that support regional Australia across health, education, employment,

defence, infrastructure, telecommunications, agriculture and water resources and other portfolios which will benefit families in the Greater Bendigo area. This year’s budget delivers key initiatives in regional development, regional communications and rural health. The listing of the reti-

$699

Large range of

opinion By BRIDGET MCKENZIE National Party Senator for Victoria

Fabric

MITCHELL ST

post budget and pre-election sweeteners from all the major parties who know that the way to a voter’s heart is more readily achieved much closer to the election day itself. While a lot of us may feel we have been overlooked in terms of tax relief from this federal budget, the stark reality is, the economy cannot afford what we have all become too accustomed to. Successive governments have squandered some of our nation’s prosperity in a bid to win favour, and these sorts of short-sighted policies will always be the longer term enemy of good economic management. Locally, it was also budget week, and the City of Greater Bendigo has also delivered a relatively predictable plan that includes a massive capital works spend, thanks largely to the timing of several key projects and their associated state and federal government funding.

EDWARDS ST

AND away we go. That’s what a lot of Australians would have undoubtedly been thinking this week after treasurer Scott Morrison delivered his first federal budget and laid the foundations for what was always going to be a very long and arduous election campaign. As far as pre-election budgets go, this one was stunning, not for what it delivered, but for what it did not. Gone are the riches and excesses of budgets past, and instead it was a more modest appraisal of where we are at, and more importantly, where we might be heading. There’s next to no doubt that by this time next week, we will be officially engaged in an election campaign, and whether or not the decision to roll the dice on one of the longest election campaigns in our nation’s history was actually the right one. Between now and July 2, we should all look forward to some

AUTUMN PACKAGE

22 High St, Bendigo 5444 0330 beehivehair.com.au

8-10 Foils + Style Cut + A Permanent Colour + Colour Lock Treatment

FOR ONLY $120



JOIN THE WEEKLY WALKERS TEAM Earn extra cash and keep fit! You won’t have to stand around folding advertising material for hours beforehand – just pick up and go! We offer a top payment rate, and you’ll have the full support of our distribution team.

Phone 5440 2529

Wonderful

Mother’s Day Gifts

and easy parking

One round 7x5 inch from cake with $6 12 cupcakes

includes message and toppers

For more information Contact Liz 0400 979 280

SOMETHING FOR EVERY MUM ABN: 62 708 178 788 Reg No. A0045039R

Order @ IGA, Strath Village • Ph 0403 383 313

Macdonalds Nursery

88 Retreat Road Bendigo • Phone 03 5443 4644

16 • news

www.bendigoweekly.com.au

Bendigo Weekly – Friday, May 6, 2016

JENNY’S EARLY LEARNING CENTRES EXCEED NATIONAL STANDARDS

Jenny’s ELC Strathfieldsaye have been rated as Exceeding National Quality Standard under the National Quality Framework (NQF).

Bendigo (April 20, 2016) – Jenny’s Early Learning Centre is pleased to announce the release of their ‘Exceeding’ results from their National Quality Framework (NQF) Assessment of their Strathfieldsaye centre.

Testing under the National Quality Framework incorporates the assessment and rating of education and care services to encourage continuous improvement and consistency over seven quality areas in the National Quality Standard.

Established in 2012, the National Quality Framework (NQF) for early childhood education and care was agreed by all Australian governments to get better educational and development outcomes and the best start to life for children using education and care services. As the NQF progresses, every service in the country will be assessed on its progress in meeting the quality standard.

This assessment and rating provides early learning facilities like Jenny’s ELC with the opportunity to receive valuable feedback and provide a reliable information source for parents when decision-making about their children’s education and care. “An overall Exceeding National Quality Standard rating is given to services that have four or more quality areas rated Exceeding, including in two of the key quality areas. We are very pleased to have achieved Exceeding ratings for all seven of the quality areas,” Centre Director Sally Hicks of Jenny’s ELC Strathfieldsaye said.

Expressing her pride in the high performance of the centre in this assessment and rating process, Hicks described the results as “an incredible achievement for our centre,” with Jenny’s ELC Strathfieldsaye being the only centre in the Bendigo region to exceed national standards in all areas. “This is something that could only be achieved with the dedication of our amazing team with Jenny’s ELC Strathfieldsaye” Sally remarked.

The National Quality Framework Board determined that Jenny’s ELC’s results reflected high quality practice across the board, and was testament to the strength of the relationships between educators, families and the community. Key areas acknowledged within the assessment report included Jenny’s ELC Strathfieldsaye’s “commitment to a continuous improvement cycle” for both educators and children, and the “stimulating, engaging and varied environment for children’s learning and wellbeing.”

Jenny’s Early Learning Centre is an Australian-owned provider of early learning and preschool programs ranging from childcare to kindergarten, with four centres located across the Bendigo region in Epsom, Maiden Gully, Strathfieldsaye, and Bendigo Hospital. Delivering a licensed kindergarten program from Monday to Friday, Jenny’s Early Learning Centres are purpose-built to meet the educational and sustainable needs of its children and the community. Jenny’s Early Learning Centre considers the high quality of its educators as a high priority, ensuring that each child can experience the highest standard of care and education. For more information about Jenny’s Early Learning Centre, please visit www.jennyselc.com.au.

EPSOM 134 Ironstone Rd Epsom VIC 3551 P. (03) 5448 4520 E. epsom@jennyselc.com.au

STRATHFIELDSAYE 38 Regent St Strathfieldsaye VIC 3551 P. (03) 5439 4774 E. strathfieldsaye@jennyselc.com.au

MAIDEN GULLY 26 Glenelg Dr Maiden Gully VIC 3551 P.(03) 5449 7555 E. maidengully@jennyselc.com.au

BENDIGO HOSPITAL 66 Lucan St Bendigo, 3550 P. (03) 5444 3991 E. bendigohospital@jennyselc.com.au

Friday, May 6, 2016 – Bendigo Weekly

LIFE • 17

www.bendigoweekly.com.au

BENDIGO

Bell plays Billyroy’s his last full-length release in 2012. And get this: he makes his own custom guitars for each new release. Accompanying Love No More is “Jerri” – built from a 10-litre jerry can. A true original. Claude Hay plays the Golden Vine next Thursday, May, 12.

FRANK BELL

OMORROW, Saturday, May 7 sees Frank Bell launch his debut single White Horse at Billyroy’s BluesBar. It’s a swampy, gutsy dirty blues number with a contrasting acoustic folk number, Riverside, on the B-side. Both are Frank Bell originals. The ubiquitous Bill Barber produced both tracks and contributed to the percussion on White Horse. It all kicks off at 7.30pm beneath the Goldmines Hotel. We can expect a guest or two joining Bell on stage at different points in the evening. CLAUDE Hay, self-proclaimed “hillbilly disco aficionado” returns to Bendigo next week promoting his new single Love No More. It’s taken from his fourth album due later this year. He’s a busy man, Hay, with six European tours under his belt since

JUST announced: The Bennies and Clowns at Musicman on Sunday, July 3. Two of Australia’s most exciting punk bands – albeit proponents of quite different strands of the genre – on the same bill. I’m counting the days already. Both bands will have just returned from touring Europe. The Bennies’ new album, Wisdom Machine, showcases their distinct brand of infectious skainfused pop-punk. Clowns (“dudes with nothing better to do”) are an altogether heavier, darker proposition – though with more than a hint of the self-deprecatory about them. This one will be fun. GROOVIN the MOO wrap: Last Saturday, at two thirds of the way into autumn, it was interesting to see a pale orange glow emanating from so many tanned GTM punters. This year’s GTM was Bendigo’s eighth and another 15,000-odd sellout. It’s a brave festival organiser who puts on such an eclectic mix of dance, electronica, indie, hip hop and folk-rock. A couple of times during the day the main stage vibe and flow was interrupted a bit by a marked shift in tempo. But variety, as they say, is the

spice of life. WA hip hop outfit Drapht added some brass to their set and were a mid-afternoon stand-out. DZ Deathrays ticked all the boxes, playing tracks from both albums and rounding their set out with a polished, jump-about rendition of Blur’s Song 2. MS MR invented a genre all their own in 21st century elevator music. The Rubens started well but faded into a something a bit like a morose Powderfingerlite, whilst a polished Boy and Bear set towards the end of the evening offered a more “traditional” festival feel to proceedings. Jarryd James’ sublime vocals unfortunately suffered a bit due to the changing winds. Detroit rapper Danny Brown added an energetic, aggressive vitality to the day. The weather held out. Kind of. – Simon Wooldridge

GROOVIN: TOP Ngaiire, CENTRE Ms Mr BOTTOM The Rubens

Photos JIM MARSHALL. See more at www.bendigoweekly. com.au

Rams on a roll I

T’S all about sex. If there is one thing I have learned since taking on livestock it’s that. I realise to have lambs we have to introduce rams to ewes, but I never realised the enthusiasm they had for it. I have about 90 ewes, mostly Merino, and thought I’d go with a pair of Border Leicester rams to give them 45 each. By any measure, that’s a party waiting to happen, hopefully without any undue stress on either sex. The rams were new to the game, and only a few ewes had been round the block, so we were mostly dealing with novices. The virgin boys went in on March 6 as we had decided on a later lambing. For a couple of days all was quiet, then the rams started grunting and chasing, and there was not

much elegance to it. I felt the need to avert my eyes. I suppose you get the picture, but virgin or not the boys certainly had the hang of it. Eight weeks later we ran the sheep through the yards and managed to prise the boys away into another paddock. I don’t think they were too happy about the idea, but hey. I am the boss, or so I thought. Next evening I was one ram down. The long-suffering Mrs Kendall noticed and we went on a search expecting a dead ram in a ditch. No, we found him back in the warm cluster of ewes in the next paddock. I have yet to confirm how he got there, but he had managed it. We just opened the gate and let the other ram in to mop up any ewes who had not caught. They had another two weeks in

until last weekend we decided it was time to give it another go. Through the yards they went, two rams and 90 ewes crammed in before drafting. The rams thought this was great as they had ewes close by. The ewes were concerned about being

rounded up, the rams were working on last knockings with their captive flock. Instead of distant glances of the act of attempted conception I was up close and personal with the nitty gritty. As we gradually weeded out the

Bendigo’s

flying connoisseur presents... flying connoisseur presents...

YOUR CHILD. OUR FUTURE. • MORE INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION • MORE TEACHERS • MORE RESOURCES & SUPPORT

CONVERSATIONS IN PUBS CONVERSATIONS IN PUBS

Arts and Culture Unplugged Arts andShakers Culture Unplugged Sharing the Secrets of Movers, & Creators of Arts & Culture Conversation International Sharing the Secrets of Movers, Shakerswith & Creators of Creative Arts & Industries Culture

Katie McLeish Creative Katie McLeish

Guru & Change Leader Katie McLeish Sunday 15International May 2016

MAKING SURE EVERY CHILD GETS THE EDUCATION THEY DESERVE. Federal Member for Bendigo

LISA CHESTERS MP PO Box 338 Bendigo 3552 Cnr. Williamson & Myers Sts, Bendigo 3550 T: 03 5443 9055 • F: 03 5443 9736 E: Lisa.Chesters.MP@aph.gov.au @LMChesters /LisaChestersBendigo Authorised by L Chesters, 16 Myers St, Bendigo

ewes and finally drafted the rams into a small yard it stopped. The ewes wandered off to their paddock and the rams look at their tails as they disappeared. In an effort to trick the rams we loaded them on the stock trailer to make them think they were going away. I say that as if it were easy, but believe me they had no interest in going up the ramp. I finally worked out to catch them from behind, their own tactic used on them, and push them with my knees. All of this took place in Sunday’s heavy rain and high winds, so we all looked a mess at the end. The rams were taken on their small drive and let out in a new paddock out of view of the ladies. I may have been mistaken, but I am sure I saw tears in their eyes. - Steve Kendall Twitter@stevekendall1

Industries Guru Join Arts Advocate Jill Rivers in Conversation with Katie McLeish, CEO International Creative Melbourne Festival 2015, Former ViceLeader President of Development New York & Change Industries Guru Center & Chief Executive Women Leaders Program Scholarship

& Change Leader The Schaller Studio Arts Series Hotel, Corner Lucan & Bayne Streets, Bendigo Former CEO11.45am Melbourne Festival Doors Open 11.30am, Conversation – 1 pm Former Vice President Development Book online www.ticketebo.com.au/conversationsinpubs Former CEOCity Melbourne New York Center Festival Cost: Early Former bird before 6 Vice May $30President including a glassDevelopment of wine/tea/coffee New York City Normal price: $35, $40 at door Center Enquiries: jill@fcconversations.com | 03 5417 5228 |

Mark your Diaries!

World of Flowers Quality fresh flowers for Mother’s Day Open all weekend

5441 2038

137 Williamson Street, Bendigo (opposite The Brougham Arms)

info@bendigoworldofflowers.com.au www.bendigoworldofflowers.com.au Phone orders welcome • Easy Parking

18 • LIFE

www.bendigoweekly.com.au

Bendigo Weekly – Friday, May 6, 2016

BENDIGO

discover bendigo with James Lerk

Chairman’s tale A

S seen last week, Michael Thomas’s name as chairman appeared at the bottom of the appeal flyer that was produced by the Jeffrey Family Relief Fund Committee. There were many others as already mentioned who were also committee members, the majority of whom were members of the Methodist Church. The California Gully church was well represented among the committee. Two of the members, Richard Williams and Michael Thomas, were in addition trustees of the church. Michael Thomas arrived, aged 20, in the colony of South Australia on board the Shakespeare on December 20, 1857. On the journey Michael was accompanied by his older brother William, having been in a party which included their sister and brother in law. Michael was born on April 1, 1838 at St Austell, Cornwall the son of Thomas and Margaret Williams nee Graph. Michael Thomas arrived on the Bendigo goldfield most likely in middle to late 1862. He had been mining in South Australia and at Kapunda. On June 25, 1859 he married his first wife Elizabeth Jane Mill. The couple, were to have a large family, but the majority of the children died in infancy or when still relatively young. Michael established his “Free Trade Store” at California Gully, this became an important place in the community and so too did its owner. He was appointed to become a Magistrate in General Sessions of

ADVERTISING FEATURE

the court and a Justice of the Peace in July 1873. His was an honorary role, which indicates that he could be away from TRUSTEES: Michael Thomas, centre; R Williams, right. his business extensively and still be prominent citizens and friends had assured of an income gathered to farewell this renowned as he had a particularly able and loyal investor and share speculator. manager in W C Kidd. When the rush Among those present included to Elysian Flat was on, Thomas was councillors W V Kneebone and G quick to seize the opportunity and Willan, Mr J Taylor chairman of the have a branch store established there Bendigo Stock Exchange, H R Williams as well. fellow businessman, T J Connelly a Ever active, Michael Thomas brilliant young lawyer, R Williams campaigned for a seat on the prominent mining manager and W Eaglehawk Borough Council and was Christian. successful in 1872 serving for two When Michael Thomas moved to years. Melbourne he also became the darling What helped to give Michael his of the Stock Exchange there. prosperity was his dealing in mining His first wife Elizabeth died in shares. Some of the companies in November 1901 and he remarried which he was involved at the time of in 1904. Michael’s second wife their registration included 3000 shares was Catherine Stewart Sinclair. in the Extended Golden Pyke, close to Unexpectedly Michael Thomas died his home. in November 1910, only a short He also had shares in the John time after having had a telephone and Margaret Tribute Company, the conversation with his shop manager Welsh Gold Mining Company, the W C Kidd. Diamond Hill Mine, Unity Gold Mining The orphaned children of the Company, and the Unicorn Freehold Tribute. Later after Michael had moved Jeffrey family all went on to lead useful and successful lives, so the relief fund to Melbourne he was a shareholder was able to support them till the time in the Great Gippsland Tin Mining that each of them as adults could fend Company. for themselves. It was in late 1888 that Michael One of the descendants of the decided to go and visit the place of his Jeffrey family became the mayor of birth and Europe. the City of Bendigo. Prior to his departure 50

Thanks to those who volunteer N

ATIONAL Volunteer Week from May 9 to 15 is our chance to say a simple thankyou to those who give to our community. Thanks to the 26,900 residents, or, 25.7 per cent of the Bendigo population who according to the most recent census, volunteered or willingly gave unpaid help in the form of time or service through an organisation or group. Thanks for continuing a proud tradition of philanthropy and community spirit borne in the earliest days of settlement. The faces, industries and activities may have evolved but the benefits haven’t. Thanks to the whopping 44 per cent of those aged

between 45-54 who have donated time and resources. Thanks on behalf of sporting, community, education, and religious organisations who are the most likely beneficiaries. The economic benefit of volunteering to regional communities state-wide is estimated in the order of $2 billion. Thanks to those who volunteer informally to cook a meal, check on a neighbour, support a friend, or help someone in need. Thanks for taking the time to listen, organise, support, communicate, and empower others. Thanks for volunteering – a key ingredient for healthy individuals and communities.

2016 Council Election

We want you... The Council and Bendigo Library is hosting a series of information sessions for the community, voters and potential Council candidates about local government, the election process and the roles and responsibilities of Councillors.

Bendigo Weekly

Free community information session! Local Government in Greater Bendigo Thursday May 12 1pm – 2.30pm and 5pm – 6.30pm Activity Room 1, Bendigo Library Representatives from local government’s two peak industry bodies - the Municipal Association of Victoria and the Victorian Local Governance Association - will discuss the upcoming Council election at two free community information sessions.

• Andrew Rowe, Councillor Development Officer, MAV has over 25 years’ experience in local government as a council officer, Councillor and Mayor • Cr Lisa Mahood, Manager, People and Projects VLGA, Councillor for 16 years, Mayor for 5 terms and has served on many boards

to be heard in 2016. For more information or other sessions visit www.bendigo.vic.gov.au/councilelection

HELPING HAND: Volunteers provide a great service.

LOOK OUT for the

catalogue in next week’s

Bendigo Weekly 6 Marong Road Bendigo

Ph 5448 1800

Be happy and healthy as you transition to retirement. Volunteer for the time of your life! Bendigo Volunteer Resource Centre Building vibrant resourceful communities through volunteering Bendigo Library 10am - 4pm

www.bgovolunteers/org.au

p. 5441 1404 e. info@bgovolunteers.org.au

Friday, May 6, 2016 – Bendigo Weekly

advertising feature • 19

www.bendigoweekly.com.au

Advertising Feature

Volunteers Needed at

Bendigo Shelter!

team effort: Most of the Access Our Shed Monday crew with a few members of the Friday community breakfast team.

Our Shed hits the mark S

INCE its beginnings in 2010 Our Shed has been a place for people from all walks of life to work alongside one another in a spirit of support and friendship. It could be said that nothing brings people closer than working together towards one goal. For Our Shed, that

goal has been to provide a place for people to connect with others in friendship, learn and share new skills, find and perhaps offer support, and work in social enterprise to enable the space to continue. Since 2010 numbers have grown substantially. Our Shed has become part of the

Access Australia Group and it is now known as Access Our Shed. It continues to be a busy place with around 80-90 people attending each week. Volunteers enjoy a shared meal each Monday and have opportunity to attend a community breakfast each Friday.

Manager of Access Our Shed, Mark Polsen, said “Without the hard work and collective and creative input of our volunteers, Our Shed simply would not exist. Everyone has contributed in some way to make the space what it is today.” That is why the mantra of Access Our Shed has become

“Everyone Equal, Everyone has a Purpose, and Everyone is Welcome”. So as we celebrate Volunteer Week we say “Thank-you!” to all of the hardworking volunteers at Access Our Shed. You have all helped make it what it is, and continues to be for so many.

We are seeking volunteers in Bendigo to join our valued volunteer team. You will assist with animal care, administration and customer support. If you are aged 15 years or older, have a passion for animal welfare, and can commit to a regular shift for a minimum of 6 months, please come along to our Volunteer Information Session!

When: Wednesday 18 May, 5pm – 6pm* Where: RSPCA Bendigo, 20 Piper Lane, East Bendigo Booking is essential and can be made by contacting Niamh on 0437 818 762 or at ncondren@rspcavic.org.au *Please note: following our Information Session, you will be invited to attend an Orientation Session on Wednesday 25th May 5pm – 6pm or 6pm – 7pm. Your attendance at the Information Session and an Orientation Session will be required before you can commence volunteering.

hands on: Work continues at Peppergreen Farm.

Our volunteers help us keep Bendigo’s heritage alive! Central Deborah Gold Mine

Bendigo Tramways

Bendigo Joss House Temple

With over 8,000 volunteer hours contributed last year, Bendigo Heritage Attractions is thrilled to celebrate Volunteer Week and would like to say a heartfelt THANKS to all of our volunteers for their dedication and enthusiasm!

Dr Michael Langdon CEO, of Access Australia Group, would like to sincerely thank all our volunteers for their ongoing support and much appreciated help that they continue to give to PepperGreen Farm, Access Our Shed and Access Skills Training. The contribution that our volunteers provide is integral to the success of Access Australia Group’s services, providing SERVICES support,PAYROLL friendship and skills to our participants.

We are currently recruiting for Tram Conductors, Archivists and Bendigo Joss House Temple Guides. Bendigo Heritage Attractions is the trading name of The Bendigo Trust, a not-for-profit organisation.

Ph: (03) 5443 8117 executive@bendigotrust.com.au www.bendigoheritage.com.au

Head Ofﬁce: 33 Mundy Street, Bendigo

www.accessaustralia.org.au

20 • news

www.bendigoweekly.com.au

DOWNTOBUSINESS

ADVERTISING FEATURE

A carpenter, and so much more

Ken McDonald’s

Cleaning Services

Bendigo Weekly – Friday, May 6, 2016

WE FIX BUMPERS *CHIPS & SCRATCHES * BUFF & POLISH * ALLOY WHEELS * REVERSE SENSORS & MUCH MORE

* Most basic repairs cost less than your insurance excess. * Average repair 1 to 3 hours at your home or the office

• Carpet Steam Cleaning • Upholstery Cleaning • Free Quotes • Pensioners & Seniors Discounts

Phone: 5442 7474 Mobile 0417 399 801

Call Greg on 0418 510 531

PAINTLESS DENT REMOVAL

CLEARANCE CENTRE

MAJOR VINYL SUPPLIERS CLEARANCE

Pet sitting in your home, Dog walking, house sitting, medication and more.

20-50% OFF MARKED PRICES

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

1300 427 382 | sharon@petcarers.com.au www.petcarers.com.au

Brian Wellington for Blinds & Awnings

Servicing Central Victoria Free Measure & Quote Authorised Ziptrak® Reseller Ph: 0418 506 542 or tbm@vic.chariot.net.au

CASH AND CARRY

AVING recently moved to Bendigo to be with his partner and her family, Andrew McGregor is eager to get as much work as possible. “I’m keen to establish my reputation in Bendigo as a carpenter and general handyman so I make sure every job I do is perfect for my customers,” Andrew said. His current clients will readily attest to this fact. Not only is Andrew keen and enthusiastic but his high quality craftsmanship cannot be faulted. Versatility is another of Andrew’s many strengths. He does renovations and house extensions which includes kitchens and bathrooms. Andrew can turn his hand to many other maintenance jobs including small roof repairs, decks and pergolas. And as well Andrew does a wide range of landscaping. “Quite often when clients are making

changes to their houses they have to make changes to the garden as well and I can happily step in and do the garden work,” he said. Andrew encourages people to ask him about a wide variety of jobs. “No job is too big or small for me,” he says. “In Melbourne I used to work on mansions but I’m also happy to come in and work on smaller jobs. “If clients aren’t too sure about how to go about getting a job done I can give them advice and make recommendations regarding design and materials. “My quotes are also realistic and I’m punctual. “I work on my own, so I can assure customers I won’t be fobbing work off onto someone else.” For versatility, reliability and reasonable quotes phone Andrew on 0411 388 333.

Years of expertise in floor covering

· No Cords · No Zippers · No Buckles · No Fuss ·

bUTE

TRAYS &

FREE UNDERLAY & INSTALLATION ON MANY STOCK CARPET LINES, WOOLS & NYLONS

BUY CARPET CASH AND CARRY FOR A FURTHER 10% DISCOUNT

TAGGERTS DISCOUNT CARPETS & VINYLS

18-20 Sandhurst Road, Eaglehawk

Phone: 5446 1416

PROMPT, RELIABLE AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICE TO BENDIGO AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS

Domestic Commercial Rural Industrial Installations Telephone Installations ASK ABOUT OUR FREE LED DOWNLIGHT EXCHANGE

IAN CHILKO | M: 0419 405 797 E: ian@greaterbendigoelectrical.com.au W: www.greaterbendigoelectrical.com.au

Chevington Tools & Tanks

ACCESSORIES

We are agents for

Don’t settle for a good tray… demand a bUTE tray! • Qualiﬁed Tradesman • Manufacturers of quality Steel ute trays • Service bodies made to order • Toolboxes made to order • Roof Racks and Ladder Racks • Powdercoating and sandblasting • General fabrication, welding and repairs.

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

P: (03) 5448 8285

995 Calder Alt Highway, Lockwood

M: 0421 547 907 www.butetraysandaccessories.com.au

Phone 5435 3902

COLORBOND PANEL FENCING 5444 4006

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

www.4wheelsautoelectricalbendigo.com.au

0439 503 331

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

No Job Too Small

0 4 11 388 3 3 3

TREVOR and Dora Taggert have been running their floor covering business since 1986. That’s 30 years of establishing a great reputation. “We started off in a farm shed in Woodvale in 1986,” Trevor said, and we did so well we moved into Sandhurst Road in 1988. “Both Dora and I enjoy what we do and get heaps of job satisfaction. We often get letters of thanks from domestic and commercial clients. “The standout feature of our business is that we give a personalised service to our customers. From the moment they walk in the door we take care of them. We have an initial consultation when we find out their requirements; then I go out and do a proper measure. “I do the cutting and then we personally load the carpet or vinyl and instruct the

contract installers. We’ve found over the years the best way to make sure a job is done properly is to do it ourselves.” The other aspect to this highly reputable business is the truthful advice that Trevor and Dora give their customers. “We advise people as to what is cost effective for them. The cheapest carpet is not always the best, not if it’s going wear out in a couple of years. “We also stock over 700 plus rolls of stock and give advice regarding colour and décor,” Trevor said. “Some of our builders aren’t sure what to choose and other customers are actually overseas, so based on their input we help them choose the right floor covering.” Better still for customers, Taggerts currently have a clearance sale. Taggerts Discount Carpets & Vinyls, 1820 Sandhurst Road, Eaglehawk. Phone them on 5446 1416.

WINDRIDGE SECURITY DOORS & FENCING

5444 4190

Servicing Central Victoria www.windridgesecuritydoors.com.au

Nip into Natrad

Radiators and Auto Air We specialise in... •Recores • Repairs • Cleanouts • Change overs • Heat cores • Air conditioning • Complete Radiator Assemblies

Eaglehawk Radiators Pty Ltd. Upper Road, Eaglehawk Ph: (03) 5446 7385 Email: ehawkrad@netconnect.com.au www.eaglehawkradiators.com.au

AU02531

For all your Air Conditioning, Heating and Auto Electrical problems Qualified Licensed Technicians

Friday, May 6, 2016 – Bendigo Weekly

news • 21

www.bendigoweekly.com.au

DOWNTOBUSINESS

ADVERTISING FEATURE

Kingma Electrical makes a mark

Epsom Complete Garden Care

Specialising in domestic & commercial installations including: • Split system A/C & ceiling fans • New homes through to renovations & sheds

Lawn Mowing and Gardening Tree Stump Removal

No job too big or small

REC 25590

Please call Adam on 0409 866 197 adam@alparkerelectrical.com.au

Call Paul 0418 355 898

where service and quality matters

NOW OPEN

TILES DIRECT CLEARANCE OUTLET

Backyard parties, corporate events, Christmas parties and school fetes. Prices from $125 for 4 hours. Range of castles and themes. Shade and rain covers available. Safe and clean. Fully insured.

NOW STOCKING

LAMINATE FLOATING FLOOR

FROM $19.95m2

www.bendigocastleking.com.au

Phone 5449 6501

Honest & reliable general motor vehicle servicing at a reasonable cost 15 McGlashens Road Lockwood South 0408 791 755 (Dave) 0448 154 542 (PJ) 0408 008 101 (Admin) info@lmandr.com.au

Common rail - injectors & pumps All mechanical injectors & pumps On-site breakdown/ Earthmoving & transport Brass fitting range

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

ARK Kingma has always dreamed of running his own electrical business. With 10 years’ experience under his belt and after working and living in Bendigo for the past eight years, he decided the time was right to set up shop for himself. “I love my work and it has allowed me to travel and work around this amazing country. I’ve been lucky enough to work in some big cities, try Fly-in Fly-out in the Pilbara Western Australia, plus I’ve worked all around Victoria,” Mark said. “I love the challenge of starting up my own business, the variety of work that brings and then the challenge of growing my business.” Because of the broad range of his experience which includes commercial and domestic work, Mark is able to respond to his customers’ large variety of needs. Wiring new homes, helping people with their renovations, switchboard

upgrades, home security and CCTV systems, wiring motor control systems and air conditioners, testing and tagging, and undergrounds are examples of the work he does. “At the completion of a job, when everything works, is probably the most satisfying part of my job, especially when it is a new installation,” Mark said. While Mark can turn his hand to any sort of work he said his specialities are mechanical services (air conditioning) home security and all domestic work. Pleased with the progress of his business, Mark is planning his wedding with his fiancée Kym for next year. “I’m sure a little apprentice won’t be too far away,” he said, laughing. To contact Mark and for free quotes ring him on 0438548772 or email him on mark@kingmaelectrical.com.au

Great customer service guaranteed

Call Rod 0439 132 021

Email: denfieldblinds@gmail.com

www.denfieldcurtaincleaning.com.au

WALL TILES FROM $12m2 FLOOR TILES FROM $8m2 WORLD OF TILES

32 Humme Place, Bendigo

PH 5443 1011

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

• • • • •

NOW Phone Shane Gilchrist LAYING NEW 5441 2763 • 0417 344 023 CONCRETE FREE QUOTE AS WELL

131 546

Formerly PCB Electronics

KEEPING YOU SAFE & COMPLIANT

INCORPORATING MODEL RAILWAY STORE YOUR LOCAL JAYCAR ELECTRONICS DEALER

 Fire Extinguishers, Blankets & Hose Reels Supply, Install & Servicing  First Aid Kits  Inspection and Testing & Tagging of Electrical Appliances  Light Globe Supply and Replacement  Microwave Radiation Leakage & Power Output  Safety Switch RCD) Testing  Smoke Alarms Testing  Emergency Lighting Discharge Testing

Sight & Sound Power Products IT & Communications Gadgets & Gizmos Electronic Components 167-169 Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo

Phone 5444 4044

• SHADE SAILS • CANTILEVER • STRUCTURES • STAINLESS • DESIGN • SHADE ANALYSIS • FREE QUOTES • ENGINEERING & INSTALLATION

THERE’S MORE! 10% discount on Z16 and 15% discount on Extreme 32 & Dri-Z from Rainbow Shade Cloth Range

To enter, simply purchase shade sails between 14/03/16 - 31/08/16 Under $500 = 1 Entry. $500-$2000 = 2 Entries. $2000+ = 3 Entries 54 418 419 romacshades@bigpond.com www.romacshades.com.au

HIRE:

T Bendigo Diesel Injection Service they offer a new service that has taken Bendigo Diesel from a pump room to a full diesel and petrol servicing workshop. They can work on all injectors and pumps large or small, diesel or petrol, marine or truck. They can provide these services because of their state-of-the-art equipment. They have the latest common rail test bench in Bendigo. They have also expanded their new pump room to now offer a service Bendigo can utilise, with full portable diagnostic systems for late model assessments. At Bendigo Diesel they also offer breakdown management as well as full workshop bench testing.

Dave and PJ have more than 40 years’ of combined experience which includes on site servicing of earth moving equipment, trucks, and farm equipment. They offer old fashioned services that accommodate all your needs large or small. They specialise in problem solving of vehicles early or late model. They won’t let the vehicles leave the workshop until you are 100 per cent confident. They consider customer service follow up is a must up to ensure that your needs are satisfied. This includes 30 day warranty on general servicing and major work to follow up manufacturer specifications. As they say, customer satisfaction is guaranteed. Call Dave or PJ today on 0408 791 755.

• • • • • • • •

HIRE: TRAILERS • TRAILERS SCISSOR LIFT • TOILETSPICKER CHERRY • SCISSOR LIFT GARDENING & • CHERRY PICKER CONCRETING • GARDENING EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT MINI DIGGERS • CONCRETING SANDING EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT • DINGO & KANGA BOB CAT (MINI DIGGERS) DIGGERS 1.4 TONNE • SANDING EQUIPMENT EXCAVATOR

RETAIL:

•RETAIL: BRICKLAYING • BORAL PRODUCTS/TOOLS PRODUCTS • CONCRETING • BRICKLAYING TOOLS/PRODUCTS PRODUCTS/TOOLS •• CONCRETING DECORATIVE CONCRETE PRODUCTS/TOOLS PRODUCTS • DECORATIVE • CONCRETE SAFETY EQUIPMENT& • RENDERING EQUIP • PLASTERING HAND TOOLS

• SAFETY EQUIPMENT Concrete colour • HAND TOOLS • CAR TRAILERS made easy! For all your packaged & MOREand cement & MORE any colour you want cement

dry mixes.

as long as it’s

92-94 Wood Street, Eaglehawk

www.eaglehawkhire.com.au T

Win a $2000 Travel Voucher (x2)

5446 7877

PA IN

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

www.jimstestandtag.com.au

Give me a call for all your electrical work Domestic and industrial Home security / New installations Electrical maintenance / Free quotes

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

NUTEC

Build something great™

PaveCoat

CONCRETE SEALER

22 • CLASSIFIEDS

www.bendigoweekly.com.au

Bendigo Weekly — Friday, May 6, 2016

BendigoWeekly

LocalClassifieds BOOK YOUR SPACE NOW! • Phone Donna on 5440 2514 or 1300 558 385 HEALTH SERVICES

HEALTH SERVICES

Johanna’s

HYPNOSIS

Quit smoking, Drinking, Gambling, Nail biting, Lose weight. Dip. of Clin. Hyp. Phone Trevor now on: 0417 156 313

FRIENDSHIP BENDIGO 50 PLUS Tuesday Night SINGLES Dinner Group Ray 5446 1817 SINGLE attractive sensible guy 5ft10in non smoker, seeks female for convenient friendship C Private Box 23 Bendigo 3552.

HEALTH & SPIRITUALITY

Jennifer Jackel, Principal Podiatrist of SoleFit Podiatry has commenced practice at Bendigo Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine y Heel and foot pain • Overuse injury management • Dry Needling • Custom orthotics using latest 3D scanning technology • Ingrown toenail treatment (minimally invasive technique) Welcoming clients of all ages No Referral Necessary

GIFTS & NEW AGE 108 High St Bendigo Vic 3550 (03) 5463 5444 www.jotogifts.com.au

BEAUTY SERVICES

TIME FOR YOURSELF!

Ren has returned to Giai Hair

If... you are stressed out...you have stiff and sore

Specialising in precision cuts for ladies and men and event styling.

muscles ....old injuries are troubling you

FREE

“After working and travelling Australia, I have now returned to share my 12 years of experience”

MASSAGE

Ring Wendy 5447 1943

haircut with any colour

9am - 7.30pm ~ Weekend appointments available

Phone 0408 582 029

An Affordable Rate of $50 per hour

A qualified, experienced and caring masseur with 18 years experience.

to make an appointment

McIvor Highway, Bendigo

MASSAGE

Your Mum deserves a Massage!

Hawaiian Lomi Massage

Treat her for Mothers Day with a Gift Voucher

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

5442 5288 • solefitpodiatry@gmail.com 176 Barnard Street, Bendigo

Classifieds 1300 558 385

Email: classifieds@bendigopublishing.com

MASSAGE

Relax your Mind & Body with hot oils and hot stones Mother’s Day Specials & Vouchers Call Peter 0409 146 109

1 hour $50 90 mins $75

Call Maxine on 0418 369-685

classifieds@bendigopublishing.com

%#257.' *+4'

Who’s

HTQO

new

HQT OQPVJU

B Bendigo Child Restraint Fitting Centre offers a complete installation service of all types of car restraints from new born to 8 years. Costa is a certified and registered member with ACRI, being also the owner guarantees personalised service and the highest quality installation possible with over 20 years experience in fitting child restraints in vehicles.

Bendigo Child Restraint Fitting Centre 8 Caradon Way, Eaglehawk • Ph: 0419 371 586 Mo Monday to Friday 10am-5pm. • Bookings Essential

MADDISON LEA BEITH

CHLOE JOY BEITH

GEMMA QUEK

TRISTAN QUEK

was born at

was born at Bendigo Health May 3, 2016 1751 grams Daughter of Jackie and Graeme Beith of Campbells Creek. Sister for Mia and Maddison.

was born at Bendigo Health May 2, 2016 2834 grams Daughter of Melissa and Andrew Quek of White Hills. Sister for Ethan and Tristan

was born at Bendigo Health May 2, 2016 2328 grams Son of Melissa and Andrew Quek of White Hills. Brother for Ethan and Gemma.

Bendigo Health May 3, 2016 1896 grams Daughter of Jackie and Graeme Beith of Campbells Creek. Sister for Mia and Chloe.

ARCHIE WALLACE FLAHERTY was born at Bendigo Health April 29, 2016 1952 grams Son of Nadine Christensen and Patrick Flaherty of Bendigo. Brother for Terri and Loki.

KATARINA KADAR

KOBE WADE MATHERS

Sister for Kristina.

was born at Bendigo Health May 3, 2016 2028 grams Son of Breanna Wilson and Wade Mathers of Cohuna. Brother for Joelie and Jimmy.

FRANCES AMIRA ALEGA

MADELEINE LESLIE PHYLLIS ANDERSON

was born at

Bendigo Health

was born at Bendigo Health May 4, 2016 3820 grams Daughter of Alice Hulm and Dale Anderson of Strathdale. Sister for Zachary and Katie.

LILY STOCKX

May 3, 2016 3636 grams Daughter of of Kirstie and Dayne

was born at Bendigo Health April 22, 2016 1700 grams Daughter of of Zeljka and Tibor Kadar of Rochester.

May 2, 2016 4204 grams Daughter of Paula and

WILLIAM JOHN DOWNES was born at Bendigo Health May 3, 2016 3354 grams Son of Alicia Malavisi and Dylan Downes of Heathcote. Brother for Amelia.

ETHAN YISHEN LANCASTER was born at Bendigo Health May 2, 2016 3794 grams Son of NingNing Zhang and Jason Lancaster

Stockx of Kennington.

Froilan Alega of Kyneton.

Sister for Alice.

Sister for Froi Alexander.

PATRICK JAMES FINCH

AUBREY SAGE HIGGINS

MATISSE AVERY HIGGINS

JAMISON SCOTT HIGGINS

was born

was born at Mercy Hospital for Woman February 17, 2016 1118 grams Daughter of Karen and Matthew Higgins of Epsom. Sister for Alexys, Matisse and Jamison.

was born at Mercy Hospital for Woman February 17, 2016 1159 grams Daughter of Karen and Matthew Higgins of Epsom. Sister for Alexys, Aubrey and Jamison.

was born at Mercy Hospital for Woman February 17, 2016 1420 grams Son of Karen and Matthew Higgins of Epsom. Brother for Alexys, Aubrey and Matisse.

April 21, 2016 4514 grams Son of Jessica Higgins and Steve Finch of Fenton’s Creek. Brother for Stuart, Lily and Charlie.

of Big Hill. Brother for Mia.

Friday, May 6, 2016 — Bendigo Weekly

PUBLIC NOTICES

www.bendigoweekly.com.au

PUBLIC NOTICES

ART CLASSES

Bendigo Newcomers Linking people, places and events

Huge variety, Great prices, easy drive through location, under cover at Kangaroo Flat Rotary Park, High St, opposite Apco. Sat 7 & Sun 8 May

PSYCHIC TAROT READINGS Accurate,confidential, 30+ yrs exp. Local reader Phone 0401 700 258

PUBLIC NOTICES

MOTHERS DAY FLOWERS

Acrylic, pastel, watercolour, pencil, all styles,. Small classes. Beginners welcome. Phone 0414 582 991 artsofolde on facebook and instagram

Bendigo Newcomers hosts regular social activities as a way to meet new people & discover what the Bendigo Region has on offer.

E: bendigonewcomers@hotmail.com Ph 0498 000 767 www.bendigonewcomers.com

PUBLIC NOTICES

what’s on...

Bendigo Weekly 38, 200 pi co es every Friday

DVA Outreach service A Veterans' Affairs Officer will be visiting

PH 5440 2514

Bendigo DHS

Friday, May 6 Blume’s Fashions: White Hills Bowls Club 10am. Morning tea. Entry $5.

Tuesday, May 10 Luncheon: For Quality Living Options. Bendigo Stadium, 134 Marong Road. 11.30am for a noon start. $30pp, two-course meal and a comp drink. Tickets: 0409 864 709.

Saturday, May 7 Dance: Spring Gully Hall 8pm to midnight. Music by Scott Trigg. Good program. Prizes and raffle. Entry $9 includes supper. Details: 5444 2953.

Seniors Citizens Strathdale Branch: 36th birthday celebration concert by Hoffnance. Crook Street hall at 1pm. $10 per head including afternoon tea.

HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION HOLIDAY HOUSE APOLLO BAY 5 mins walk to patrolled Beach, avail now Phone 0447 363 314

To advertise in this section please call 1300 558 385

DEATH NOTICE

TRAVEL

Train with people who care!

GT21142

EMPLOYMENT

» Study a QDWLRQDOO\ DFFUHGLWHG TXDOLƩFDWLRQ where there are genuine employment opportunities » Easy to follow course activities and training

FURNITURE REMOVALIST

» Supportive learning environment

Drivers & Jockeys required, must have experience. Bendigo Castlemaine Removals Phone 0422 281 302

» Classroom 2 days per week from 9.15am to 3.15 pm

» Hands on experience

Classifieds 1300 558 385

CHC43015

"DQSHƥB@SD IV in Ageing Support

Enquire today 1300 785 802 #Agedcaretrainingservices

agedcaretrainingservices.com.au * This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Century Group Pty Ltd TOID 6127 trading as Aged Care Training Services. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds and disabilities to apply for training. Nationally Recognised Training.

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT - REAL ESTATE SALES • Sales Professional

• Great team environment

• Join our dynamic growing company

• High volume of enquiry

• Earn above average commission 45%

• Excellent working conditions

• Fantastic systems and procedures

• Certificate in Property

• Set your own financial goals • Be your own boss

(Agents Representative) is required • Experienced sales agents need only apply

Send resume by post to: CR Martin Real Estate 77 Mitchell Street, Bendigo 3550 Or by email to: clive@crmartin.com.au Applications close on 13th May, 2016

(03) 5440 7000

Live your dreams

join us for an amazing Birdsville experience Maiden Gully Marong Lions Club Birdsville Races Coach Tour August 28th - September 6th, 2016 10 Day Birdsville Races & Outback $1895pp Single Supp $250 Ex Melbourne & Bendigo Air-conditioned coach travel, all meals and admission to Birdsville Races For bookings contact italktravel on (03) 5446 7000 or www.birdsvilleracestour.com.au

Enquiries contact Maiden Gully Marong Lions Club on 0428 890 908 Lions Birdsville Races Tour

MARIST BRASS

MONDAY NIGHTS North Bendigo Bowling Club Cnr Fenton & Arnold St, Bendigo

Eyes Down 7:30pm $5 per set - Great Prizes Proceeds go towards Marist Brass Band

PUBLIC NOTICES

FROM THE BIBLE ROMANS 8:38, 39 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

PUBLIC NOTICES

FR DMP RFMSE Food distribution:

22/9/1961 – 2/5/2016

The funeral service to celebrate the life of Craig Norman Gillies will be held at Nelson Bros Funeral Services, 81 Kororoit Creek Road, Williamstown on Saturday, May 7, 2016 commencing at 2pm.

Plant Sale: The Friends of Bendigo Botanic Gardens at the BBG Gardens, White Hills. Plant nursery area off Thursday, May 12 Napoleon Crescent – signs out Hymns Alive: presenting on the day. speaker Joy Tarrant. 1.30pm Sunday, May 8 to 3pm. Afternoon tea. The Connect Church, Solomon Maldon Market: Mother’s Street, Bendigo. Day gifts. A range of high quality stalls presenting a Country Women’s Associafine array of home-made and tion: Golden Night Branch home-grown produce, as well meeting at the Bendigo East as fantastic entertainment in Hall at 7pm. Details: 0427 825 283. a great garden setting.

Become a qualified Aged Support Worker

GILLIES – Craig Norman. Beloved husband of Maria. Loving father of Chontelle and Matthew. Proud Grandfather of Tomeka and William. Son of Norman and Dawn (dec.). You are forever in our hearts The song is ended but the memory remains

Freemasons Victoria Open Night: Golden and Corinthian and Sir John Quick Masonic Lodges invite you to attend the Bendigo Masonic Centre 99-101 McIvor Road, Bendigo. 7.30pm. Details: 5443 3750.

TRAINING & EDUCATION

To conduct interviews on Tuesday 17 May 2016 DHS Office 231-245 Lyttleton Terrace 10am to 12pm Appointments are essential. Please call 1800 555 254 or email GeneralEnquires@dva.gov.au

PUBLIC NOTICES

in association with KLFM radio 96.5FM

Social Dance: Greater Bendigo Danceland, 8pm to 11.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Forest Street. Supper, lucky door and raffle. Entry $8. Details 5443 5380.

PUBLIC NOTICES

CLASSIFIEDS • 23

the

pertyguide

classifieds

To advertise in The Property Guide classifieds pages.

PHONE 1300 558 385

Long Gully Neighbourhood Centre: 2 Humboldt Drive. 5442 1165. Wednesday morning (bread only). Saltworks Pantry: 63 High St, Eaglehawk (Eaglehawk Anglican Church). 0458 018 083. Pantry Tuesday 1pm-4pm, Wednesday 10am–4pm (not through January). St Vincent de Paul: 16 Hopetoun St Bendigo. 5443 5688 Kangaroo Flat – 117 High Street. 5447 9800 UnitingCare Emergency Relief Centres: Bendigo – 25 Forrest St. 5443 4972. Mon/Tue/ Thur/Fri 10am-12.15pm and 1.30pm-3.45pm. Kangaroo Flat – Uniting Church Cnr. Church and Camp sts. 5443 5458. Tuesday and Friday 9amnoon. Victory Op Shop: 10am-4pm weekdays. 110 Garsed St. Bendigo. 5443 5998. 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. Our Shed: 14 Sailors Gully Rd, Eaglehawk - 5446 8813. Every Friday 7.30am.November – April 14 Sailors Gully Rd, Eaglehawk May – October 63 High St Eaglehawk (Anglican church hall) Kangaroo Flat Soup Kitchen: Rotary Gateway Park. Every Wednesday in March, 6pm-7pm Saltworks Community Meal: 63 High St, Eaglehawk (Eaglehawk Anglican Church). 0458 018 083. Every Friday 5.45pm (not through January or public holidays). St Liborius Parish Centre: 50 Panton St, Eaglehawk. 5446 8235. Tuesday 11.30am (during school terms).

24 • CLASSIFIEDS

www.bendigoweekly.com.au

HEALTH SERVICES

Bendigo Weekly — Friday, May 6, 2016

EMPLOYMENT

Bendigo Weekly is published by Bendigo Publishing Pty Ltd, ACN 078 731 852, registered office 61 Bull Street Bendigo. Printed by Newsprinters, Shepparton. Letterbox distribution throughout suburban areas of Bendigo. Retailers may charge a fee. Bendigo Publishing Pty Ltd and all related companies (together the ‘Publisher’) hereby expressly disclaim, to the full extent permitted by the law, all and any liability whatsoever including any liability for damages, consequential damages, costs, expenses or the like (‘Liability’) to any person howsoever arising from or in connection with any copy, information advertising or other material contained in Bendigo Weekly (‘Copy’) including, but not limited to, any Liability arising from or in connection with any action or inaction by any person in reliance on any Copy, and each consequence of such action or inaction. The Publisher also expressly disclaims any and all Liability arising from or in connection with any negligence whatsoever of the Publisher. Inclusion of Copy must not be construed deemed or inferred by any person to constitute any endorsement of the same by the Publisher. The Publisher reserves the right to decline to publish any material including any advertisement. Copyright. All content of Bendigo Weekly is copyright, and must not be reproduced by any means without the written permission of the Publisher. Responsibility for electoral comment in this issue is accepted by Peter Kennedy - 172 McIvor Road, Bendigo, 3550.

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

5446 1444

Real Estate Sales Support FULL-TIME POSITION An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced person to join the team at the Bendigo Weekly newspaper.

TRAVEL

Reporting to the team leader, you will be an enthusiastic, self-motivated professional who is a team player. You will be dynamic and passionate, with a demonstrated strategic approach and account management skills. In this role you will be responsible for providing service to existing clients, innovative ideas to build existing client spend and developing meaningful relationships within the community. You will need to excel at building rapport, possess exceptional time management skills and high level administrative abilities.

CIVIL CELEBRANT

Civil Celebrant Keva Lloyd JP Professional, experienced celebrant recently relocated to Bendigo

Civil Celebrant No.A5104 0418 579 998 www.kevalloyd.com.au/celebrant

FREE Pickup/Return Service from: Bendigo Railway Station, Eaglehawk, Golden Square, Kangaroo Flat & White Hills

Key Skills include: • Highly self motivated and results driven • Ability to build rapport with people quickly • Attention to detail • Strong organisational, communication, presentation and interpersonal skills with the ability to multi-task effectively • Team player

7 d Outback South Australia – Lake Eyre: Jun 20 .............Ad $2450 P/P $2425 10 d Cape York: Jun 20............................................................Ad $6150 22 d Qld Deluxe: Jun 28 ……………….. .................…….$6795 P/P $6780 15 d Outback Qld – Cairns & Cooktown: Jun 28 …… ..………$5150 P/P $5125

Based in Bendigo, the successful candidate will be rewarded with a competitive salary.

15 d Cairns – Cooktown & Inland Explorer: Jul 5 …….....….. $5050 P/P $5025

All applications will be treated as strictly confidential.

8 d Cairns – Cooktown: Jul 5 ………………………………..$3620 P/P $3595

Please forward your applications to: 15 d Northern Territory: Jul 27 …………………… ...………$5790 P/P $5750

Finance Manager Bendigo Weekly PO Box 324 Bendigo 3552 or email julie.batey@bendigopublishing.com

10 d Red Centre: Jul 27 …………………… ...........………$3895 P/P $3875 9 d Lightning Ridge Opal Festival: Jul 28 ……… .…………. $2420 P/P $2395 10 d Alice Springs - Darwin: Aug 2 ……………………. ……$4750 P/P $4720

Applications close Friday, May 13th, 2016.

22 d West Coast: Aug 8 …………………. . ……………….. $9400 P/P $9350

EMPLOYMENT

POSITIONS AVAILABLE FULL TIME POSITIONS • Concreters

9 d Coffs Harbour-Port Macquarie: Aug 22 ………….....…… $2300 P/P $2280

BendigoWeekly

21 d Wonders of WA incl Indian Pacific: Sep 1 …… ......…… $8785 P/P $8295

www.bendigoweekly.com.au

20 d Wonders of WA: Sep 2 ……………… .......………….. $6600 P/P $6550 7 d Wonders of WA: Sep 2 ………………………… .……... $3300 P/P $3250

the

10 d Hervey Bay: Sep 11 ………………………… ...……... $3095 P/P $3075

pertyguide

4 d Canberra Floriade: Sep 12 ………………………...……... $995 P/P $975 4 d A Taste of Spring: Sep 19 ……………………… ....……... $980 P/P $965

classifieds

5 d Rivers Tour: Sep 25 ………………………… .....……... $2890 P/P $2870

INTERNATIONAL TOURS Includes Flights & most meals

Every Friday the Bendigo Weekly is:

13 d INDIA: Oct 24…………………………...................... ……...$5095

•Distributed free to 38,200 households and businesses • Used for advertising by real estate agents, car yards, builders, telecommunication providers, retail outlets, government and other general businesses.

15 d ITALY & Mediterranean Cruise: Nov 6 Twin Share (inside cabin) $8455

19 d New Zealand: Mar 7………………………… ............ ……...$5685

Danny on 0418 350 482

To advertise in The Property Guide Classifieds pages..

35 McDonald Street, Numurkah 3636

classifieds@bendigopublishing.com

PHONE 1300 558 385

We provide a wide range of services including Landscape Construction, Concrete Works and Grounds Maintenance.

For further details please call

Twin Share (with balcony) $8915 13 d Discover Thailand: Jan 27………………………… .... ……...$4600 9 d Norfolk Island: Mar 2…………………………............. ……...$3950

P/P = Past/Pensioner *Prices based on Twin Share (other Options available)

Confidentiality assured

Toll Free: 1800 033 068

TRAVEL

HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION

2016 Concerts & Theatre Shows MYSTERY XMAS IN JUNE Thus 23rd June ...............................................$85

PET FRIENDLY ACCOMMODATION

Self catering, 3 bedroom house, safe secure dog garden. Pets can stay and sleep indoors. Walk or drive 500m to dog-friendly beach. Bells By The Beach has everything you need on holiday, just bring your own food, clothing and personal items. Join the growing number of visitors from regional Victoria who holiday at Bells By The Beach, the best pet friendly in Ocean Grove.

19 Wheeler St, Shepparton BENDIGO PICK UPS PROVIDED

2016 TOURS BROKEN HILL - WHITE CLIFFS 6 Days 19th June ....................................$1250 t/s MERIMBULA - Sapphire Coast 6 Days 10th July .......................................$995 t/s ALICE SPRINGS - RED CENTRE - GHAN 13 Days 19th July .............Ad $4050 Pen $3995 t/s

2016 TOURS KANGAROO ISLAND - Victor Harbor 7 Days 8th Sept .....................................$1985 t/s FLINDERS RANGES - PETERBOROUGH - BROKEN HILL 7 Days 14th Sept ...................................$1495 t/s SPRING TIME TULIPS - BOWRAL AND CANBERRA 4 Days 23rd Sept .....................................$850 t/s MILDURA COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL 5 Days 23rd Sept .....................................$995 t/s CANBERRA FLORIADE 5 Days 6th Oct .......................................$1050 t/s MURRAY RIVER RUN - Goolwa to Renmark 7 Days 20th Oct .....................................$2295 t/s

DARWIN - GHAN TOUR Fly to Darwin - Ghan Home MY FAIR LADY IN SYDNEY 10 Days 22nd July ............Ad $5150 Pen $4995 t/s 3 Days 15th Oct ......................................$990 t/s LONGREACH - GREAT KEPPEL AND HERVEY BAY 24 Roditis Drive, Ocean Grove • 0403 221 737 or (03) 5255 3839 bellsbythebeach.com.au • info@bellsbythebeach.com.au

FULL LIST OF TRIPS OUT NOW

13 Days 16th Aug ..................................$3350 t/s

MY FAIR LADY IN SYDNEY 4 Days 25th Oct ....................................$1250 t/s

See our webpage www.fordscoachtravel.com.au

Friday, May 6, 2016 — Bendigo Weekly

www.bendigoweekly.com.au

CLASSIFIEDS • 25

Services Offered 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. BENDIGO CANVAS WORKS We replace skirts in poptop caravans, quality work at cheaper prices. Ph Jan 0412 806 772

BLOCK SPLITTING & CHAINSAW WORK . Phone Damian 0428830845 or 5448 8129.

BLOCKED DRAINS Same day service Ph 1800 630 922

BRICKLAYERS

CARPENTRY MAINTENANCE Ph Pete 0418 838 861 CARPETS Steamed Cleaned Cheapley and Promptly Phone Peter 0418 454 060

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

CONCRETER

Paths, Driveways, Cross overs, Sheds, Small & big jobs, Reasonable rates. Seniors Discount Free quotes. Ph. 0422 424 348.

all types of brick and block work, chimneys and fireplaces. Ph 5446 7057 or 0418 370 917 or 0458 438 930

Classifieds 1300 558 385

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

ANTENNAS

SERVICES OFFERED

PLASTERER

GARDEN MAINTENANCE Prompt, Reliable Quality Services Phone Matthew Flack 0412 946 813

LAWNS, TREES, HEDGES and shrubs cut and trimmed. Rubbish Removed, & Free quotes. Phone Ron 5446 9833

Lawn Mowing, Whipper Snipping

ASHLEY'S HANDYMAN SERVICE

LOCAL REMOVALIST loading to/from Cairns approx 20th June Contact steve @ Stress less moves 0427 046 001

EXPERIENCED LOCAL PLASTERER

Rates from $35p/h Pensioner 10% Disc. • Holes Patched • Renovations • Painting

$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

PJ TAYLOR

5446 1422 0448 713 499

CONCRETER

Driveways, Sheds Paths, Crossovers etc. 40 years experience Free Quotes

Ph. 0428 381 925

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

CONCRETING

Cameron Concrete Domestic & Commercial. For all your concrete requirements.. Call Rod 0400 611 016 Free Quotes & advice. 30 years experience

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

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

Lawns, odd jobs, Tip runs. Walk behind slashing. If I can do it, I will. Ph Ash . 0427 096 404 Worksafe Prov #HO7451

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

JORDAN RAMAGE LANDSCAPING For all Outdoor Improvements Ph 0434 933 277 LAWN Mowing - Edges trimmed, grass removed Handyman Repairs, Rubbish Removal, Ride on Mowing also avail. From $35 p/hour Ph Tony 0412 824 690

Classifieds 1300 558 385

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

Phone Ron on

5447 7823 or 0431 609 423 ANTENNAS

0418 508 993

Licenced drainer 31741

• 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

E: favcoinfo@bigpond.com

Matt” A “ Excavations and Landscaping

Sherlock Soil Works Excavator Bobcat Tipper

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 BIN HIRE

• 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

5446 7163 or 0418 510 074

BUILDERS

DBM-1122 DB-U-28169

SOUTHERN CROSS RESTUMPING

Building Permits Arranged + 20 Years Experience

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

Building Inspections: Pre Purchase, Defects, QA, B.A.L. Owner Builder 137b Building Permits and Consultants Building Disputes: Expert Witness Reports, V.C.A.T. Building Notices & Orders - Advocates

1300 70 70 66 | www.aspectbc.com.au

CARPENTERS

CARPENTER

z Renos z Extensions z Verandahs z Decking

All Types Of Work 30 Years Experience

PH PAUL 0402 299 819

CARPENTRY

PAUL EYLES CARPENTRY 20 YEARS LOCAL EXPERIENCE • Full Bathroom/Ensuite Reno’s Tiling • Painting • Plastering Decking & Pergolas Specialising in Reno’s & Restoration

sherlocksoilworks@hotmail.com

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

Find us on Facebook

PH 0418 129 487 Email for Quote: pauleyles50@gmail.com

Bobcat & Tipper Hire Backhoe Trenching Post Hole Borer

0423 874 566

200 - 600mm diameter

• 2 & 3 metre bins • Wheelie bin hire mcleanbinhire@outlook.com

Ph 0429 171 697 BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

Excavator, Tipper & Bobcat

• Yard, shed & house clean ups!

(1.7 Tonne Machine Only)

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

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

Ph: Glenn or Donna

MOB: 0411 780 550

www.scan2disk.weebly.com

Call Clint 0427 349 549

ANTENNAS

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

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

Negatives, Film, Slides, Photos restored & copied to disc. Re-print, Protect Originals, Share with Family. Ph 0420 278 951 or online:

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

E X C AVA T I O N

1300 558 385

Digger Service

PHOTO/FILM COPIES

141 High Street, Kangaroo Flat www.southerncrossblinds.com

GARDAM

To advertise in this section please call

LITTLE RIPPER

BUILDERS

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

• For dry hire • With or without operator • Short or long term • Delivery can be arranged

TV Tuning from $40

BLOCK SPLITTING & CHAINSAW WORK Ph Damian 0428 830 845 or 5448 8129.

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

ADDED TO THE FLEET: BOBCAT/SKIDSTEER

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

WEEDING Will weed gardens, $22.50 per/hour Phone Jim 0431 304 727

ABN 45791848516

1.5 TONNE MINI EXCAVATOR FOR HIRE

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

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.

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

www.bendigobobcathire.net

Site Clearing Driveways Excavation Laser Levelling Rubbish Removal

Call Ron 0438 569 385

classifieds@bendigopublishing.com

26 • CLASSIFIEDS

www.bendigoweekly.com.au

Bendigo Weekly — Friday, May 6, 2016

Services Offered CLEANING SERVICES

GARDEN SERVICES

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

All work guaranteed, and fully insured

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

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

FREE QUOTES, 28 YEARS EXPERIENCE Phone 0429 002 678

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

COMPUTERS

on call computer maintenance • Systems built • Repairs and upgrades • Network and internet connections • Virus and Spyware removal

Jeoff Milne 5447 2476 Mob 0425 728 336

COMPUTERS

iThings Bendigo

PAINTERS / DECORATORS

• 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

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

Set up • Training • Support Integration • Problem solving

CONCRETING

I’m Tony Your local Hire A Hubby from Kangaroo Flat

0438 561 257 Email: hahkangarooflat. vic@gmail.com

PATHS, DRIVEWAYS, SHEDS HOUSE SLABS - PHONE FRANK

PH 0417 377 957 ELECTRICIANS

GREG SMITH ELECTRICIAN

Send enquiries to: reception@verekerstone.com.au

LANDSCAPING

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! 9 LICENCED 9 POLICE CHECKED 9 PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURED 9 WORK HEALTH & SAFETY CERTIFIED

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

Central Victoria 13 11 98

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

HOME MAINTENANCE

Tired of Waiting for a Tradesman

•For all your Landscaping needs and bobcat work. • Trade Qualified

PHONE STUART 0429 181 691

NO JOB TOO SMALL CALL PETER 0409 422 271 Email: bhmpeter@hotmail.com

Services Offered

LAWN MOWING

Edge Gardening and Mowing LawnMowing Mowing Lawn WeedControl Control Weed Fertilising Fertilising

Rubbish RubbishRemoval Removal Pruning Pruning

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

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

PAINTERS / DECORATORS

NIXON’S FENCING CONTRACTOR CON R& SHEEP WORK

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

COMPETETIVE RATES • FREE QUOTES

0427 421 662 or 0427 412 575

No O No Obligation blig bl ga attio ion Free Free Fr ee Quote Quo uotte e 10% DISCOUNT 10 DIISC D IS SCOU SC COU OUN OUNT NT TF OR O RS ENIO EN ENI IOR ORS RS 10% FOR SENIORS

1300 558 385 classifieds@bendigopublishing.com *

Conditions apply. For private use only.

Pty. Ltd.

Specialising S Sp pecia ec e cia ialilis lisi sing ng iin: n: n: Weatherboard zW ea e atth her erbo board arrd a Heritage Housing zH erit er erit itag age H Ho ous usin ing Repaints zR epai ep pai aint nts

Ph P hon one Tr Trip Trip ippa pa 04 42 27 24 241 41 95 95 58 8

License No. 32710

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

544 33 999 4 Nolan Street, Bendigo

PLUMBERS SPECIALISING IN: JLC PLUMBING & PLUMBING GAS GENERAL & MAINTENANCE HEATER SERVICES RENTAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE & INSTALLATIONS GAS FITTING AND

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

0438 083 139 www.bettabathroomhire.com.au

FENCING / GATES

To advertise in this section please call

Peter Carr Plumbing & Gasfitting

Stuart Erwin 0407 667 900 Cameron Rogister 0411 956 937

MOBILE BATHROOMS

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

PLUMBERS

Specialising in Landscape construction

Mobile: 0401 337 083

ELECTRICIANS

Formally “Spider Sprayers”

• Qualified tradesmen • Landscaping • Commercial and residential property maintenance

for a free quote call Malcolm at: Phone: (03) 54393799

0418 507 709RECA/H 5448 3333 7821

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

PEST CONTROL

HANDYMAN SERVICES

Best onsite support of Apple products in Bendigo.

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

PAINTERS / DECORATORS

4 Seasons Garden Care

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

KITCHENS

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

PLUMBERS

Greg Hicks st same day Plumbing Fajosebrvtoicoesmall Master Plumber

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

Lic#100122

Friday, May 6, 2016 — Bendigo Weekly

www.bendigoweekly.com.au

FOR SALE

Services Offered PLUMBERS

RENDERING

RETAINING WALLS - FEATURE WALLS CHIMNEYS - COMPLETE HOUSES

• Fast Response to urgent repairs • All General Plumbing & Maintenance • Drains Cleared & Repaired & Roo Roofing Ro Roo 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

STONE MASONS

STO UN

Ph 5446 1535 www.dunstonebrosplumbing.com.au

PO Box 54, Eaglehawk

See photos on our website

• • • • • •

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

PICK UP / DELIVERY

You get a driver & truck from $30 WE PICK UP AND DELIVER YOUR THINGS. NOW ALSO WITH 3 TONNE TRUCK

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

www.naturalstoneconstruction.com.au

NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL

GIVE COLIN A CALL FOR ALL YOUR RENDERING NEEDS.

PH 0429 978 912

JASON: 0490 370 558

• 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

TILING

PET CREMATIONS

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

Green Waste Green Waste Special

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

0423 402 474 Providing the Central Victorian community with compassionate support during a pet bereavement and the highest quality personal service.

10 SIZES AVAILABLE z Free Use of Courtesy Trailer z 7 Days Access & On-Site z Electronic Surveillance Security

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

NEW AND USED BOXES AND PACKING MATERIALS AVAILABLE

PUMP SERVICES

BENDIGO 87-89 MIDLAND HWY www.centrestateselfstorage.com

5448 4499

SPOUT CLEANING

SALES • SERVICE • REPAIRS bendigopumps@gmail.com

PHONE BRUCE

0427 319 923

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

ROOFING

SUPERIOR

ROOFING

& MAINTENANCE SERVICES

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

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

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

EXPERTS IN ALL ASPECTS OF ROOFING 5444 2028

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

0438 632 219

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

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

TREE LOPPING · Tree Removal & Pruning · Green Waste & Stump Removal · Tower/Chipper/Bobcat /Tipper · Over 15 Years Experience · We Travel Anywhere · Free Quotes · Fully Insured

STORAGE

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

BESSEMER saucepan 24cm VGC $50 Ph 5447 7275 BIRD cages x 2 on wheels suit small birds $50 each Ph 0408 520 979

Dog jackets now in. Open Saturdays 9-4 7 Ramsay Court Kangaroo Flat Ph 0474 313 861

For further details Phone Clint 0427 349 549

e: acturf01@gmail.com

RUBBISH REMOVAL

www.littlegreentruck.com.au

BENCH press, sit up machine, large gym ball $50 Phone 5442 6437

DRY SPLIT REDGUM FIREWOOD

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

AC - DC heated massage cushion ex cond with box $30 Phone 5439 5322

TOP DOG PET SUPPLIES & CLEARANCE CENTRE

SYNTHETIC GRASS

RENDERING

CLASSIFIEDS • 27

www.juddstreesolutions.com.au

TREE LOPPING

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

0409 289 700 5428 9312

WOOD SURFACING

FOR SALE BLOWER vac $20 Phone 0419 935 279. BOOKS x 5 murder mysteries, $5 the lot Phone 0476 077 570 BROWNBUILT unit 2 shelves 1800H x 900w x 450d $50 5442 5552

FOR SALE FIREWOOD

Grey box, $130 per C/M, Delivered Bendigo. Ph 0427 304 600

FIREWOOD

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

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

FIREWOOD Quality Dry Grey, Red Gum & Yellow Box Del $120/m Ph 0448 186 691

FIREWOOD

Red's Redgum firewood $120p/m. Pick Up or Delivery $145 Open 24/7. Phone 0427 353 939

FREEZER upright, oldie but a goodie Westinghouse Silhouette 211 50cm W X 55cm D X 137cm H, good working order $100 Phone 5446 9247

FRIDGES

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

GARMENT steamer Phillips used once $60 Ph 5442 5552

GREAT read The Galipoli Story by Patrick Carlon as new $5 Ph 0476077570

HAY & STRAW

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

Rolls & Little Squares. Delivery available Maiden Gully Ph 0438 373 291

CHILDS sturdy space hopper $15 5448 4370

HEATER electric oil column $30 Phone 5447 7050

COMPLETE air power tool kit new $80 Phone 0466 997 290. CONVECTION heater 2000 watt as new $40 Ph 5447 7050 COUCH 3 seater blue fawn brown stripes fabric exc cond $125 ono Ph 4433 1197 CRYSTAL heavy ashtray GC $20 Ph 5447 7275 DISABILITY aid shower stool $35 0417 120 591

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

HOME made chutneys pickles jams & seasonings Noble shed Showgrounds & farmers markets 0413030073

HOT water service 170L nat gas 10KW exc con $100 Ph 5449 7904.

LARGE cane picnic or craft basket, green $10 ono Ph 0476 077 570

LAWNMOWER Briggs & Stratton 4 stroke with catcher runs well 0451102919

LOUNGE suite 1 X 3 & 1 x 1 seater, brown leather vgc $100 Ph 0423 972 753.

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

Ph: 0448 436 248 Email: bruinsma.bill@gmail.com

TREE LOPPING

SMITHS Quality tree and Stump Removal

Tree Maintenance • Stump Mulching Hire Travel Tower • Tree Pruning and Stump Grinding • Tip Truck & Woodchipper Hire • Free Quotes (no job too BIG or SMALL for the Smith Family team)

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

DISCO SOUND & LIGHTING Ideal for home or the party shed. Powerful speakers & exciting lighting will make any event very special. All in great condition, sound activated. Smoke machine & fluid /helicopter /spectrum / saturn spinner motorised lights & mirror ball with spots. Must sell $1400 ono Phone Bendigo 0418 507 190 DOONA cover double size $20 Ph 5443 4484 ESTABLISHED shrubs English hedging 50% OFF. Sat, Sun & Mon 239 Napier St Bendigo. EXERCISE bike with digital read out GC $35 Ph 5442 5552 EXTREME chilli sauces and chips Noble shed Showground markets Sue 0413030073 FILING cabinet 4 drawer with keys $60 Ph 5442 5552

LUCERNE HAY Small Squares $12 Ph 0419 382 273

MARKET umbrella round with base VGC $60 Ph 5447 7275

MEN'S grey gabardine overcoat GC $65 Phone 5439 5322

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

NEW Jarrah, lock and lay, timber laminate, 11 sq metres, suit hallway $250 Ph 5443 8333

OFFICE chair black vinyl, ex cond $60 Phone 5447 7973

PIANO stool with storage $20 Ph 5441 4994

PICTURE frame holds 12 photos (new) 8.8cmL X 4.3cmW $15 Ph 5448 4370

POP cake maker, used once, $5 Ph 5439 5852

28 • CLASSIFIEDS

www.bendigoweekly.com.au

FOR SALE

Antique & Collectabless Centre

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

FOR SALE

POSTS

SHOWER screen glass sliding vgc $10 Phone 5447 7973 SMALL dog kennel $25 Phone 0419 935 279. SOCK Pullerupper Trev at Bendigo market Sunday in Noble Pavilion. SOFA bed blue fabric good cond $100 Phone 0423 972 753.

SOIL

Compost with manures and straw mix. Can deliver Bendigo Ph 0427 304 600

To advertise in this section please call

1300 558 385

KOOLIE Kelpie cross F 8yo, B & W, friendly, trained $250 5447 1731 microchip 956000001985291.

BLACK corner couch with chaise, ex cond $1,150 California Gully Phone 0428 508 646 TILES ceramic, terracotta 8sq metres $10 Phone 5447 7973

POSTERS, KERO LAMPS, RETRO FUNITURE, TAPESTRYS, ANTIQUE CHAIRS, ANTIQUE DRESSING TABLES, ANITQUE METAL FILING CABINET, LARGE AMOUNT OF FRAMED

KITCHEN FOR SALE

BAR STOOLS, RETRO CHAIRS, DOLLS, CERAMICS, BRONZE

GRANITE BENCH TOP | TIMBER DOORS AND DRAWERS | OVER HEAD CUPBOARDS LARGE COOKER WITH RANGE HOOD | BOSCH DISHWASHER

CHAIN SAWS, RAILWAY DESK, FLOOR RUGS, CIG WELDER

GREAT CONDITION | IN STORAGE READY TO GO | URGENT SALE

& EQUIMENT, COLLECTABLE BOTTLES, ANTIQUE SCALES,

$6,5OO ONO | CALL GREG 0414 077 799

ALUMIN. LADDERS, TOOL BOXES, ANTIQUE FIRE SURROUND

FOR SALE

SETTINGS, BUILDING MATERIALS, HARDWARE SUNDRIES

Store Well with Stilwell

10% BUYERS PREMIUM. CASH ON DAY OF SALE

STATUES, GARDEN TOOLS, RECORDS, STEREO GRAMS,

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

Containers

VIEWING PHOTOS WWW.ACTIONAUCTION.COM.AU (03) 5442 5044 | FIND US ON FACEBOOK

to suit all yourr needs!

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

WANTED TO BUY

CASH

FLOWERING Bulbs, any kind Ph 0427 418 613

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

View containers at:

GARAGE SALES

ADOPT-A-PET OPT A Spayed Female, Est 4 Years

& FIRE BOXES, LINEN & LACE WORK, ANTIQUE DINNER AND GENERAL SUNDRIES

VACUUM cleaner,Onix brand 2200 watts vgc $40 Ph 5447 7050

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

Chianne Great Dane X

Hi my name is Chianne and I would love to find my new home at your place. I’m a big girl but think I’m a lap dog. I love cuddles and lots of attention or basking in the sun. I need a larger yard to play and a firm hand to take me for walks. If you think you have a big heart to love me please come in to meet me.

Neutered Male, Est 3 Years Hi, my name is Caleb and I’m looking for a nice place to call home. I love cuddles and lots of attention. I am happy in the company of other cats and would really enjoy a home where there were kids to give me heaps of attention. If you think you can give me the purfect home, then please come and meet me. You will fall in love.

Caleb DSH

LOST YOUR DOG OR CAT?

THE RSPCA IS THE POUND FOR THE BENDIGO CITY COUNCIL.

5441 2209 Piper Lane, East Bendigo

Mon-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun & Pub Hols 10am-12pm www.rspcavic.org.au

We are always appreciative of any donations of bedding and food for the shelter animals. If you can help in any way, please drop any donations into the shelter at Piper Lane, East Bendigo.

WANTED TO BUY

The Time Gallery

Garage Sale This Sunday 8th May

WARDROBE, 3 door with shelving $20 Ph 5446 1310

Arnold Street, Bendigo (near hospital)

Buy/Sell/Repair All types of clocks & watches

WHITE cotton tabe cloth 20.8 cm L X 16.8cm W $20 5448 4370

Signs out 7am

WATCH MAKER ON PREMISES

Plants, books, antiques, furniture, bric-a-brac & lots more

Visit the shop at Bendigo Pottery Epsom or Phone John on 0405 210 020

WONDER Core abs machine res straps vgc $100 Ph 0459 045 440

Boarding Kennel & Cattery

PAINTINGS, POWER TOOLS, QUANTITY OF PAINTS, CAMPING GEAR, COLLECTION OF SPINDLE BACK CHAIRS,

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

WALLET ladies color bone, brand Cellini, new $10 Ph 5439 5852

LIVESTOCK

LARGE AMOUNT OF MAN CAVE ITEMS, ENAMEL SIGNS, SPORTING MEMORABILIA, HARLEY DAVIDSON FRAMED

TOYOTA Hilux SR5 mud guard $5 Phone 0417 120 591

VHS movies assorted titles $5 each Phone 0417 120 591

Classifieds 1300 558 385

IRON BEDS, FARM IMPLEMENTS, LARGE AMOUNT

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

KIND TB mare 15.1 HH, 12 yo, she would excel in dressage or showing with a confident rider. Must sell due to work commitments. $1,500 Ph 0466 384 836.

OF SIDCHROME TOOLS, WORK BENCHES, SHELVING,

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

SECURITY home alarm, new, Arlec brand hard wired $60 5439 5322

FREERANGE Hy-line Point of lay Pullets $20 each Phone 5435 7243

HOUSE HOLD FURNITURE, ANTIQUE CABINETS, WROUGHT

Cat Enclosures

RED gum stumps, 1ft, 2ft, 3ft $ 4ft lengths, Phone 0419 382 273

CLEARING SALE

APPROX 300 LOTS

9am - 5pm

RAIN Water Tanks x 2 Poly, used, 4500 litre $550 & 450 litre with stand $200 pick up only Ph 0459 908 502

LIVESTOCK

OPEN 9AM, STARTS 10AM

Ph 0478 435 885

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

LIVESTOCK

50 GOLDSMITHS ROAD, EAGLEHAWK

Bendigo Pottery, Epsom

FOR SALE

CLEARING SALES

AUCTION - SATURDAY 14TH MAY

Visit the 40 Stalls at 7 Days

Bendigo Weekly — Friday, May 6, 2016

the

perty guide classifieds PHONE 1300 558 385

FOR SALE

GOT SOMETHING TO SELL? 1300 558 385 LocalClassifieds classifieds@bendigopublishing.com PO Box 324 Bendigo 3552 Fax: 5441 4416

ADVERTISE FOR 4 WEEKS - ONLY $25* Phone, Fax, email or bring in this coupon with $25*, or $30* with photo, and your advertisement will be published in the next 4 editions. Categories included: Autos, Boats, Car Parts, Caravans & Trailers, Commercial Vehicles, For Sale, Four Wheel Drives, Livestock, Machinery, Motorbikes & Wrecking.

NAME:................................................................. ADDRESS: .......................................................... ........................................................................... PH.: ...................................................................

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY PLEASE USE SPACES BETWEEN WORDS NO WORD BREAKS AT END OF EACH LINE

PAYMENT Cash:

*Word Breaks are words that break in half (hyphenate) across two lines.

Cheque:

Visa:

Mastercard:

Credit card number - (minimum credit card purchase $10)

Expiry:

CVV

TOTAL $:

SIGNATURE:.......................................................................... *

All adverts must be pre-paid. For $25 you get 5 lines ONE ITEM ONLY per advert. Advert will run for four consecutive weeks. Sale price must be included. Alteration to PRICE ONLY. Not included in the offer are business adverts., rental hire etc., for the purpose of ongoing profit, or Real Estate Listings. The publisher reserves the right to decline any booking

It’s easy to place an advertisement in the Property Guide classifieds: Telephone: 1300 558 385 (local call) 9am-5pm Fax: 5441 4416 In Person: 37-39 View St, Bendigo Mail: Include your name, address and phone number. Bendigo Weekly P.O Box 324 Bendigo 3552 Email: Include your name, address and phone number. classifieds@bendigopublishing.com Deadline: Real Estate Classifieds: 11am Thursday with next day publication

Bendigo Weekly www.bendigoweekly.com.au

Friday, May 6, 2016 — Bendigo Weekly

CARAVANS & TRAILERS

MOTOR BIKES YAMAHA Virago 250 1993, reg to 26 Oct, as is cond, needs roadworthy $2,000 Phone 0459 045 440

CRUSADER Inspiration 2010 21ft, Q size bed, full ensuite, washing machine, full annexe, 15" wheels, ex cond low klms, $55,000 Phone 0427 415 505. ROADSTAR 1988 caravan 14ft 6", easy to tow, reg'd Aug 2016, huge annexe, $4,000 ono Phone 5447 7488. VISCOUNT Ultra Lite Pop Top, 13FT, Set up for two, air con, gas elec fridge, awning etc plenty extras $8000 or reasonable offer Ph 0491 482 574 YORK 16ft caravan island db, fridge, gas stove, a-c, reg, very clean $4500 Phone 0428 533 852

CARAVANS WANTED

We buy and consign Bendigo Caravan Centre 164 Midland Hwy EPSOM Ph 5448 4800

www.bendigoweekly.com.au

CAR PARTS HOLDEN 1999 VS ute tonneau cover, with rod vgc $130 ono Phone 0403 555 957 HOLDEN Crewman 2004 canopy, full elec. locking windows, rear door $900ono.0403 555 957

MECHANICS

MECHANICS VOLVO MERCEDES BENZ BMW VOLKSWAGON PEUGOT Service & Repair Specialists Jamie Hackett Motors Ph 5446 8635

AUTO HOLDEN Calais VT 6 cyl auto, reg April 2017, gc QOP-289 $3,500 ono Phone 0419 159 567 HYUNDAI Elantra '05, EC, 138,000ks, RWC, reg inc, leather int, top of range, TQS-571, $4,400 ono Ph 0409 433 809

AUTO

TIMING BELTS Affordable timing belt replacements 25 years qualified experience Mobile Mechanic PH 0400 290 789

MITSUBISHI Triton diesel 88 goes well, good tyres, near Roadworthy, no reg, $1,500 ono Ph 5435 2129 Marong Vin no MTIV20VKO6002028

CARAVANS & TRAILERS

STRATHFIELDSAYE 21 RYALLS LANE Sat 9am moving, household & garage items, washing machine, LP records & oil heater. and lots more.

NISSAN patrol LWB, 89 model, 5sp, diesel, long range tanks, a/c, power steer, bull bar etc 4.2 good old goer, no further use, reg 12/16, TTR 014 $4000 Ph 0491 482 574

SUBARU Outback 05, white, air, man,cruise, tow, 12 mths reg, 183,000klms, local service, RWC TLZ-927 $8,000 ono VGC Phone 0435 641 215

SMART for 2 sedan 2007, immac cond in & out & mech, current RWC. only 42,000 km, Vic reg ITWILL, books, keys. Great small car for anything! $6,900 offer considerrd Phone Bendigo 0418 507 190.

MOTOR BIKES

Open 9.00am-5.30pm Mon-Sat / 10.00am-5.30pm Sun

FALCON BA ute col auto, new power steer, near new tyres, Oct 16 reg, $2,790, reg UDR-145 Ph 0401 915 906.

Local Classifieds

Email mhyett1952@yahoo.com.au

(03) 5447 1785 0409 147 373

WRECKING VEHICLES WANTED TO BUY

FREE REMOVAL OF UNWANTED VEHICLES

To advertise in this section please call 1300 558 385

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

Sedan 2007, immac cond in & out & mech, current RWC, only 42,000 klms, Vic reg ITWILL Books, keys. Great small car for anything! $6,900 offer considered. Phone Bendigo 0418 507 190.

Jamie Hackett Motors Ph 5446 8635

LMCT 4761. Licenced second hand dealer.

Smart for 2

OR $30 WITH A PHOTO

VACC PRE PURCHASE INSPECTIONS ROADWORTHY CERTIFICATES

Ph: 5442 2523 SMS: 0411 627 348

www.bendigocaravanstorage.com.au

classifieds@bendigopublishing.com

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

64 Furness Street, Kangaroo Flat Call Ian Thompson

ADVERTISE YOUR CAR FOR 4 WEEKS FROM $25

TOYOTA Yaris YRS 2009 4 dr auto sedan, 108,500 klms, 12 mths rego, 1HB2VE & rwc, $8,950 Ph 0427 962 240.

A.M. Hyett Motorcycles

BENDIGO CARAVAN BOAT STORAGE

AUTO

NISSAN Pulsar Q top of line 903, auto, air cond, power steer, full tint, alloys, 114,000 klms, RWC, new tyres, immac cond, SKS 009 $5,350 ono Ph 0422 593 381.

MOBILE MECHANIC Head & gasket replacements clutch fitting engine fitting Rod 0400 290 789

CLASSIFIEDS • 29

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

Call 1300 558 385 classifieds@bendigopublishing.com 37-39 View St Bendigo • P.O Box 324, Bendigo 3552 Fax: 5441 4416

WRECKING

MECHANICS

Wrecking all Makes & Models We buy any car or ute Come see your local strippers

complete car care

LMCT 10769

Mechanical repairs & Service auto electrical z air conditioning ROADWORTHY CHECKS FROM $110 Ph Keith 5443 3304 z 0417 537 497 9a adam st quarry hill

35 Michie St, Elmore MICHIE ST MOTORS USED CAR BARGAINS • Test drives by appointment • IAN: 0458 747 712

LMCT 8889

CAMPER TRAILER

2001 PEUGEOT EUGEOT GEOT 406 AUTO SEDAN DA

TOYOTA CAMRY AUTO WAGON

2004 HOLDEN VZ SV6 SEDAN

HOLDEN JACKAROO 4X4 7STR WAGON

$3,990

$4,990

QTN 332

OXT 419

UMB 980

FLY 547

Great for getting away.

Super clean through throughoutt with ith electric l t i sunroof.f

Hard to find wagon at this price

Sporty SV6 under 200,000kms at a great price.

5sp manual Olympic edition.

HOLDEN VZ COMMODORE WAGON

2003 NISSAN ISSAN AN X-TRAIL X-TRA TI SUV

HOLDEN VT CALAIS V8

2008 FORD BF MKIII DEDICATED GAS WAGON

2006 HYUNDAI ELANTRA AUTO SEDAN

$5,990

$6,990

MGE 720

SOT 627

WDP 621

WRK 316

UIM 934 Deceased estate. Full service history and only 131,000kms.

DRIVE AWAY INC RWC

Lowered, nice mags, roof racks and tow bar. Good looking wagon.

Top of the range X-Trail with sunroof and leather. Hurry!

Beautifully maintained rare V8 Calais under 200,000kms. Excellent condition.

Economical gas wagon at a bargain price.

2005 KIA SPORTAGE AUTO SUV

2008 TOYOTA COROLLA AUTO SEDAN

2005 MAZDA TRIBUTE AUTO SUV

2003 X-TRAIL TI AUTO

2008 KIA SORRENTO AUTO TURBO DIESEL

$6,990

$7,990

$8,990

#623632

WTM 776

XUE 460

YAS 118

YHI 141

Only 160,000kms with loads of goodies at a driveaway price.

Locally owned with only 120000ks. Be quick

Locally owned with only 165,000kms

Top of the range loaded with features. Average K’s with service history.

CRDI model 4X4 in hard to find auto at this price. Hurry.

2004 HOLDEN RODEO AUTO TURBO DIESEL

2009 NISSAN SSAN AN X-TRAIL AUTO SUV V

2010 FORD ESCAPE AUTO SUV

2010 FORD TERRITORY AWD WAGON

2008 IVECO CO 6 TONNE TIPPER PPER

$9,990

$13,990

$27,990

1FE 40Y

FKG 448

YZF 446

XUV 072

WWM 990

Rare 4x4 twin cab turbo diesel with auto transmission. Priced to sell.

Late model wagon gon at a bargain price price.

Current Shape SUV with only 116,000kms.

Only 140,000 Ks 6 Speed all-wheel drive. Late Model Bargain.

Ideal tradies turbo b di diesell ttruckk with ith lloads d off extras t including large lock up tool box.

DRIVE AWAY INC RWC

30 • SPORT

www.bendigoweekly.com.au

Bendigo Weekly – Friday, May 6, 2016

SPORT The final quarter

Feel-good footy THEY were very different wins, but the triumphs of Golden Square, Colbinabbin, Inglewood and the Bendigo Thunder last weekend were all hugely significant for local football. The Thunder’s victory was the most impressive, with 10 players new to the club running out for a side which lost its coach at the beginning of the week and was unquestionably shaken. Not only that, but Bendigo was away for its opening game in horrendous conditions and still managed to prevail by three kicks. While new players such as Erin Ross stood tall, it was three familiar names to Thunder fans – Grant, Jess Kennedy and Hayley Trevean – who shone brightest on a dull Sunday afternoon. Let’s hope the skipper’s theory that “when clubs are hit by adversity, amazing things happen” is proven right again on Sunday when the Thunder host St Kilda in their first home game. A success starved Inglewood added a further feel-good element to the weekend, recording its first win of the Loddon Valley Football League season and its first home win in five years last Saturday. The Blues, who celebrate their 140th season this year, took down Newbridge by 30 points. The last few years have been lean for the Blues, with only five wins dating back to the start of 2011. The 140th celebrations have generated a buzz around the town, and this year’s Blues are far from the cellar dwellers of seasons past. Golden Square’s win breathed life back into the 2016 Bendigo Football League premiership race as the Dogs snapped Strathfieldsaye’s 39game winning streak. The Dogs controlled the game from the outset, imposing themselves on the contest with five goals in the opening term and setting up a disciplined zone that completely stymied the Storm’s ball movement. Furthermore, Golden Square was two down on the bench in the last quarter and was still able to grind out a win. The Storm will no doubt bounce back, but with Square inflicting only their second defeat since the 2013 grand final the BFNL’s eight other sides will believe they can follow the example. In the HDFL, North Bendigo showed last year it was not invincible, but plenty of pundits had the Dogs pencilled in as premiers for 2016. Colbinabbin coach Nick Knight and his Grasshoppers are making a compelling case for those same pundits to reach into the pencil case and pull out an eraser or two. Knight again led the way for Colbo, booting three goals while fellow star recruit Ryan Hon added a pair as the Hoppers rolled the Dogs by 21 points, leading at every change. Huntly remains unbeaten atop the HDFL table and is mounting a strong argument itself, and will be one of many sides further buoyed seeing the Dogs prove fellable. While there are no doubt plenty of issues in football, that quartet provided some major positives last weekend. Joel Peterson Twitter: @joelbpeterson

Wilson’s Spirit shock

SURPRISE EXIT: Kelly Wilson Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

BENDIGO Spirit captain Kelly Wilson shocked the club this week, informing the Spirit that she would not return for the 2016/17 WNBL season. Wilson started every game for the club last year, and has been in Spirit colours for eight years since the 2008/09 campaign. The club was informed of her move on Wednesday night and has since moved to attempt to sign a replacement player, but coach Simon Pritchard said he was “shocked”. “It is a huge loss. Kelly has been an absolute stalwart of the club, and has contributed in so many different ways,” Pritchard told the Weekly.

“She is a real loss, but she is at the stage of life that she has stuff that she wants to do and it doesn’t involve the Bendigo Spirit.” Wilson has not retired from basketball, and is still playing for the Bendigo Lady Braves, but it is uncertain as to whether she will continue playing either in the WNBL or abroad. The club will now chase a replacement for its captain but has to balance that need with its desire to add another player into its frontcourt mix. “This changes our needs because the Australian talent is already gone,” Pritchard said from Ballarat yesterday.

“We have given her a couple of months to make up her mind, and within that couple of months the local talent has been signed so really we can only replace her with an import or a developing, emerging player.” Wilson is the second Spirit player to depart the club this offseason, joining fellow Australian Opals squad member Belinda Snell. The 31-year-old notched up game 300 in the league during the club’s 2015/16 campaign, which saw it miss the finals in sixth place and averaged 11.4 points and 5.5 assists per game.

Defence key for Braves From Page 32 With a new defensive edge to their game and a free-flowing offence led by the dynamic Kendle and floor general White from the guard positions, the Braves are playing inspired basketball heading into a clash with Melbourne on Saturday night. “To be the best defensive team in the league and be keeping teams to 69 points per game and in our last three games kept sides to 60, 58 and 55,” Harvey said. “We’re still averaging 87 points a game, which comes from our defence. We are getting easy buckets at the other end because of our defence.“

Australian basketball royalty in Andrew Gaze coaches the Tigers, and while they have only won a solitary game this season, Harvey still wants to see the best from his group. “We go in, no matter what the opponent’s record is, just wanting to play our game. Nigel Purchase and Andrew have done a great job to get that program up and running,” he said. “We would love to make it six wins in a row, and if we play the same way we have been in recent weeks we certainly think we can do that.” Tip off between the Braves and Tigers is at 8pm on Saturday night, while the Bendigo Lady Braves have the bye.

HOT START: Bendigo sharpshooter Chris Hogan.

Happy Mother’s Day to all our fabulous Mums Make Mum’s day - ring us for a special song request for Mum this Mother’s Day on your live and local KLFM. Ph 5444 1377 • Email klfm@klfm.com.au • Bendigo 96.5 • Castlemaine 106.3 • Listen Live online www.klfm.com.au • Request Line 5444 1355

The perfect gift for mum!

4 Colours, Ice Blue, Ivory, Ruby and Cadbury’s Purple

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY To all our mums

Major’s

Eaglehawk

Ladies Retro Style

7 Speed Shimano Gears, Alloy Wheels, Steel Chainguard, Steel Mudguard, Alloy Pedals, Front Cane Basket, Rear Carrier, Comes Fully Assembled, Free Eaglehawk Air In Tyres.

Specialising in: Bicycles, Bicycle Repairs & Footwear 25 High Street, Eaglehawk 3556 Ph: 5446 8263 E: majorseaglehawksports@hotmail.com

0405

Sports + cycles

Friday, May 6, 2016 – Bendigo Weekly

SPORT • 31

www.bendigoweekly.com.au

SPORT

New test for Storm By JOEL PETERSON

TOUGH CONTEST: The Bendigo Thunder returns to Dower Park this weekend.

Thunder back at home BUOYED by an emotion-charged win last week against Port Melbourne, the Bendigo Thunder hosts St Kilda on Sunday in their first home game of season 2016. Bendigo beat the Colts by 18 points in wintery conditions that produced a low scoring 6.6.42 – 3.6.24 slog. The Thunder are also beginning a membership drive, heading into their hope opener. Players will be at club sponsor It’s Her Gym in Mollison Street from 7am to 12pm on Saturday Thunder memberships are only $50 and include a club polo. It comes off the back of what was an inspirational round one win. Key forward Erin Ross booted two goals on her Thunder debut but it was the experienced campaigners for the Thunder who stood tallest. Captain Emma Grant led from the front superbly, while Hayley Trevean and Jess Kennedy also turned in

strong first-up performances. Bendigo led at every change, and held on in a goalless last quarter to claim victory after a difficult week. After leading by seven points at quarter time the Thunder slammed through three goals in the third term to build what would become a match-winning lead. Bendigo’s half time lead was 21 points, and it remained the same at the final break, with the hosts kicking four behind to Bendigo’s one in the last to narrow the gap to three straight kicks. Its opponent on Sunday, St Kilda, was comprehensively beaten by Mlebourne Uni in round one. With Sharks spearhead Moana Hope moving to the VFL Women’s competition in 2016, the visitors will present a very different challenge to what they did last year. Bendigo’s clash with St Kilda begins at noon on Sunday at Kangaroo Flat’s Dower Park.

STRATHFIELDSAYE Storm will this weekend have to do something the club has not done in over two years – bounce back from a defeat. The Storm’s 39-game, 742-day unbeaten run came to an end at the hands of Golden Square at Wade Street last Saturday. The loss was further soured with an injury to livewire forward Lachlan Sharp, who is expected to miss the remainder of the season with a serious injury to his left knee. Sharp was injured mid-way through the third quarter in a marking contest and had scans early this week. The game represented only the second loss for the Storm since the 2013 grand final, when Strathfieldsaye was beaten by none other than Golden Square. James Walsh, Brayden Dorrington and Jack Geary were all outstanding for the Dogs, while offseason recruit Trent Donnan played his best game in Storm colours. Strathfieldsaye returns to Flight Centre Park on Saturday to take on Eaglehawk, who easily accounted for Maryborough last week. Golden Square travels to Castlemaine to play a Magpies side coming off an outstanding win over Kyneton. The Magpies trailed at half time before unleashing a burst of eight straight goals with a strong breeze to take control of the contest heading into the last term, running out 18.6.114 to 15.17.107 winners. Rhys Ford kicked seven for the Magpies, while Joel Stevenson was a late in for Kyneton after being cleared from Southport.

HANDS OFF: Aaron Connaughton’s South Bendigo plays Kangaroo Flat on Saturday. Kyneton tackles Maryborough, Sandhurst plays Gisborne and South Bendigo hosts Kangaroo Flat at the Queen Elizabeth Oval to complete round four. The BFNL also held its first senior interleague training this week ahead of the May 21 clash against Gippsland. Players from the squad of 53, with every club represented, trained on Wednesday night under lights at Camp Reserve. The 2015 interleague squad: Castlemaine: Justin Dorward, Jarryd Graham, Kalan Huntly. Eaglehawk: Brodie Collins, Jesse Collins, Brenton Conforti, Glenn Daly, Tim Hill, Tyler Miles, Ben McPhee. Gisborne: Jarryd Lynch. Golden Square: Adam Baird, Travis Baird, Jon Coe, Brayden Dor-

rington, Jack Geary, Ryan Herring, Dylan Johnstone, Chris Ryan, Tom Toma. Kangaroo Flat: Corey Greer, Rhys Healey, Tom Holman, Nic Lang, Hunter Lloyd, Marty Kelly. Kyneton: Dan Davie, Ethan Foreman, Max O’Sullivan, Ben Weightman. Maryborough: Ethan Crackel, Coby Perry. Sandhurst: Lee Coghlan, Kristan Height, Blair Holmes, Codie Price, Lachlan Ross, Nicholas Stagg, Matt Thornton, Joel Wharton. South Bendigo: Liam Bartels, Isaiah Miller, Blair Whelan. Strathfieldsaye: Harry Conway, Bryce Curnow, Jayden Donaldson, Trent Donnan, Kallen Geary, Jake Hall, Sam Heavyside, Jake Moorhead, Michael Pilcher, Lachlan Sharp.

O’Keefe marathon a winner MORE than 550 participants braved wintery weather last Sunday to run in the first O’Keefe Marathon, hailed a success by organisers. The Mandalay Resourcesbacked event drew support from around the country, with a number of categories on offer for runners of all ages. A field of 82 contested the full marathon distance, with local athlete Jamie Cook taking top honours in his first competitive marathon in a shade over two-and-a-half hours ahead of Stephen Freemantle and

David Meade. Bendigo University Athletics Club’s Sarah Jalim took line honours for women, recording a personal best by over 18 minutes. Els Viester and Karina Taylor filled the placings. The most popular event on the day numbers wise was the unique Ekiden Relay, with 29 teams of seven runners spread out along the trail. With plenty of participants throughout all age groups, and even 32 in the eight-and-under 500-metre race, event director Sandra Slatter said the event had

provided some big positives. “Securing Mandalay Resources as the Gold sponsor of the event for three years to ensure its financial future is vital for it to be viable,” she said. “Also with another 188 participants coming from outside the region to participate, the race is attracting participants from all over the state and country and bringing in significant funds into the region. “Over 100 other people volunteered with the vast majority locals from Heathcote to ensure the event ran effectively.”

Subscribe for your dose of

JON ANSTEY

LIVELY DEBATE! with Keith Sutherland

@PointyEnd_Bgo

Meet the former UN Worker in Sri Lanka and Europe, now General Manager, Insight & Innovation at Coliban Water.

Schweppes Centre funding Bendigo Aquatic Centre Social media dangers The Federal Budget SPECIAL DISCUSSION & our kids’ future.

Find your local TV channel -

Search ‘Bendigo IPTV’ at YouTube.com

SPORT Friday, May 6, 2016

WE’VE MOVED! BENDIGO

bodyandsoul

Bowen Therapy Pain Relief Specialist. 22 Michelle Drive, Maiden Gully Easy access & easy parking.

Phone Sam 5449 7938

Samantha Hamilton

www.bendigoweekly.com.au

Dip. Bowen Therapy E: samantha.hamilton1@bigpond.com

Braves’ D scores A+ By JOEL PETERSON

DEFENCE has been the difference so far this season for the Bendigo Braves. The Braves have won their past five games since losing against Mount Gambier in their second match and are 6-1 through seven games, holding the mantle as the SEABL’s best defensive team. Bendigo’s’ six wins have come by an average of 21.5 points and

We are really tenacious and hungry the team is averaging 88 points per game, but the team’s success has been predicated by its work at the defensive end of the floor. In the off-season coach Ben Harvey set out to remedy the defensive issues that several of his teams have been up against in recent years. So far, so good. “Our first seven games we have only played two at home and I have been really pleased by the way we are playing defence. We are really tenacious and hungry,” Harvey said. “Our versatility means there are multiple ways

that we can match up. Especially with Damian Johnson, who can play the three, four or five and Whitey who can play up the floor. “That helps everything else flow. One thing from last weekend is that we played all 10 guys on Saturday who all contributed strongly, and that’s pretty unique.” Recruit Johnson is playing a major role in Bendigo’s defensive uptick, his rim protection and penchant for steals adding an aggressive edge on defence that the Braves have lacked in recent years. Kevin White adds an elite presence on the perimeter, and the versatility as a group means the Braves have no dramas switching and creating headaches for their opposition on offence. That interior presence and versatility allows Ben Harvey to play small and open up the offence, and when he has done so, his shooters have rewarded him. Jeremy Kendle is averaging 25.4 points per game on 48.9 per cent shooting, Chris Hogan is shooting a torrid 56.8 per cent on over six threepoint attempts per game and Johnson is hitting 46.2 per cent from deep.

Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Square soars to impressive win GOLDEN Square made a statement to its Bendigo Football Netball League rivals last Saturday by defeating the Strathfieldsaye Storm by 24 points at Wade Street Oval. Led by impressive performances from James Walsh, Brayden Dorrington and Jack Geary, Square inflicted the Storm’s first loss in over two years, but the game came at an injury cost for both teams. Story – Page 31

Continued Page 30

HARTLEY’S HUNTING &

BENDIGO

NEW Gaiters $99.95

Balaclavas 29.95 / $34.95

Hunter Range Now in Stock

Fleece Jacket $55.95

Hoodies $59.95

Pants $109.95

Slimline Gloves $36.95 Hats 24.95

Tracker Waterproof Jacket $99.95

Gloves $39.95 Beanies $24.95

Backpacks From $89.95

Hartley’s Hunting & Tackle World Bendigo - 8 Stafford St, California Gully P. 5443 5669

monday - friday 9am - 5.30pm saturday 9am - 1.00pm sunday 10am - 2pm GDL 690-010-10F www.hartleyshuntingandfishing.com.au