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ISSUE 975 FRIDAY, JULY 8, 2016

BATTLE ON SHE’S BACK: Lisa Chesters this week. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

By SHARON KEMP

RETURNED Bendigo MP Lisa Chesters is ready to battle another federal election in the next 12 months should a re-run occur, but is more than happy to work in a House of Representatives balanced on a knife edge and reliant upon support from crossbenchers. As of yesterday, with counting continuing to show the Coalition slightly ahead nationally, Ms Chesters said it was unlikely Labor could

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Chesters to fight from opposition pull together a minority government. “It looks like they (the Coalition) will just get over the line by one or two seats, or they will try and work with the crossbenchers, that is if everything goes their way,” she told the Bendigo Weekly. “We are going to be short of a majority, that’s for sure, but we do have a good working relationship with the

crossbenchers already from when we were in a minority government (2010 -2013) and also from the last sitting.” Voting in the seat of Bendigo saw a swing to Labor that was reflected nationally, and Ms Chesters won her second term with a final margin of about 3.78 per cent. Her main post election message is that she will continue to lobby for

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the electorate, not be distracted by career opportunities for herself in Canberra. Ms Chesters said she was comfortable lobbying in the parliament as it is likely to look in the short term, presenting private members’ bills and negotiating with crossbenchers for support. “It is about putting forward really

good ideas and using parliament to campaign for them,” she said. Ms Chesters listed the planned upgrade to the Bendigo Tennis Complex and money for the RSL, the National Broadband Network and commitments for local defence industries as priorities. “It gives us, because the numbers are tighter, the chance to use parliament to really campaign for extra for our region, and to lock in with all the other MPs where we have similar concerns,” she said. Continued Page 9

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VICTORIA was the only state to record an increase in building activity in May, driven by a strong rise in residential building approvals, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics figures. ABS building approval figures for May, released this week show a 5.8 per cent rise in the value of total building approvals for the month. The value of residential approvals in May increased by 12.1 per cent to $2.57 billion, up 6.3 per cent over the year. Over the 12 month period to May 2016, Victoria had the second highest value of total building approvals and second highest number of dwelling unit approvals – contributing 29 per cent of Australia’s total approvals. This is particularly impressive given that Victoria has just over 25 per cent of the nation’s population. The state government says the strong growth is consistent with the sharp turnaround experienced by the Victorian economy since it came to office. Acting Treasurer Gavin Jennings said Victoria’s building and construction industry remains strong, and continues to create jobs and help drive our state’s economy. “The reason we are leading the nation is because the government is focusing on strong financial management and making the right investments to support the

STILL GROWING: Victoria has bucked the national trend in building activity. economy and job creation,” he said. POLITICAL uncertainty at home and abroad has increased the chance of a second cut to the official cash rate later in the year, according to Housing Industry Association chief economist Harley Dale. Dr Dale said the key point from this week’s Monetary Policy Decision is that the Reserve Bank of Australia is prepared to lower rates further in 2016 if they deem such action is required. ‘’Everybody expected the Board to leave the Official Cash Rate steady for this month and that’s what they decided to do,” he said. “Looking ahead, the current political dynamic increases the

prospect of a loss in confidence and economic activity in Australia in 2016/17. Hence the reason for the increased probability of a rate cut occurring over the August – December period.” Dr Dale said the residential construction industry has kept the domestic Australian economy afloat over recent years. “The on-going strength of the industry will provide vital short term stability to the economy at a time of heightened political uncertainty,” he said. “Should any loss of confidence in housing emerge in coming months then that would send an early signal of deteriorating prospects for the broader Australian economy.” THE March quarter edition of the

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Church plan for kindy

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THE Bendigo Baptist Church wants to establish a kindergarten and school on land it owns in Junortoun. In the nursery suburbs east of Bendigo, the church wants to build a new kindergarten that will take in 22 new students in 2018 with capacity to educate another 22. The church has applied to the City of Greater Bendigo to also modify buildings at the back of its church on the McIvor Highway in Junortoun, that will have an intake

of 30 prep, grade one, two and three students in 2018, growing by 15 to 25 students a year. In 2019, the church would seek council approval to construct two more purpose-built buildings in time for a first intake of secondary students by 2022. There are also proposals to build basketball courts and netball courts and an AFL-size oval on land currently serving as sports fields behind church buildings and not visible from the McIvor Highway. Documents lodged with the City of Greater Bendigo show that the church understands there is

a demand for “low fee Christian education”. “The proposed school would be a low fee inclusive school that is open to all,” the application reads. The council has promoted planning principles around a compact city and neighbourhoods where residents can reach amenities within a 10-minute walking distance. However, Junortoun has a lowdensity residential spread and no activity centre, and residents rely on driving into Bendigo. The church argued that relative to the suburb’s population, Junor-

toun lacked community services and a school and kindergarten would strengthen the sense of community. Many of the church’s families live in the area. The church also argued that the City of Greater Bendigo would require significant new school places in new and expanded schools to meet demand to 2036 than were currently being planned for by the state government and in the private sector. Council figures show the population of young people will double in Strathfieldsaye over the next

20 years. In the rural east, in the suburb of and surrounding Junortoun, there is slower growth but sharp increases nevertheless. The Sandhurst Diocese’s Catholic Education Office is building a kindergarten at its existing St Francis of the Fields Primary School site at Strathfieldsaye which will offer new preschool places as of next year. The council will commence construction later this year of a Strathfieldsaye Early Learning Centre that will increase places to 88 for non-Christian preschool education.

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SMOKING CEREMONY: NAIDOC Week is launched. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

NAIDOC signals switch to multiculturalism IT was telling that there was a surge in the numbers who attended the flag raising ceremony that marked the start of NAIDOC week this year in its 16th year in Bendigo. It told Aunty Georgie Jackson, whose late husband was a Dja Dja Wurrung man, that the gap is closing between indigneous and nonindigenous people in Bendigo. It told City of Greater Bendigo mayor Rod Fyffe that local indigeous culture was being recognised and celebrated but there was still some way to go. And it told Aunty Lyn Warren

that Bendigo was a multicultural community in which everyone was accepted. Ahead of a week of activities, the flag raising and Welcome to Country ceremony at the Civic Gardens on Monday was an optimistic gathering. It included for the first time the presentation of annual scholarships to indigenous high school students sponsored by not-for-profit organisation Access Employment. Recipients were Bendigo Senior Secondary College students Chelsi Madigan, Tenaya Williams and

Caitlin Dunolly-Lee and Eaglehawk Secondary College students Alkira Britton and Letitia Crowley. This year’s NAIDOC week also followed closely the adoption by the council of its first reconciliation plan after a year of work. The council hopes the plan will be endorsed by Reconciliation Australia by the end of August. On Monday, as gum leaves smoked a pungent plume, Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation chairman Trent Nelson explained the smoke would cleanse those in its haze of bad energy

ahead of the NAIDOC celebrations. He is a proud Yorta Yorta Dja Dja Wurrung man who has chaired the corporation for seven months. Aged in this 30s, Mr Nelson concedes he is young in the role, but wants to attract more people his age in what he acknowledges is a succession plan for the corporation. Elders are an important guide in his life, he says, and his Welcome to Country ceremony does not acknowledge elders past and present because “every day I acknowledge my elders”. Changing perception – Page 11

TOMORROW, the two dozen people whose job it will be to write a four-year plan for the City of Greater Bendigo will meet for the first of six meetings. As of yesterday, the council did not know the identity of people selected to form the citizens’ jury in what amounts to an experiment in community consultation in Bendigo. Sydney-based not-for-profit group newDemocracy has selected 24 residents representing a cross section of the region. The jurors should already have read a 72-page briefing book, the council budget, the council’s last fouryear plan which finishes on June 30, 2017, and the recommendations of an independent review of the council. It has received submissions from four sources that it will be asked to consider, including one from a future council candidate in the Whipstick seat, Andrea Metcalfe. The council and newDemocracy have insisted that the process will be open to scrutiny, but newDemocracy program manager Georgina Inwood said the first meeting would be when jurors got their heads around the process, and it would unfair to subject them to media attention. The jurors will consider the question: What should council spend money on to shape the community’s future? Major Rod Fyffe said those selected would reflect the wider community in terms of gender, income and where they live. “They will decide what information they think is relevant and make decisions as a group,” he said. They will be asked to report by the end of September. EDITORIAL – Page 17

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Rain fails to fix shortfall By Joel Peterson

DESPITE two months of above average rainfall and June equalling one of Bendigo’s longest standing weather records, long-term rainfall deficiencies throughout central Victoria persist, according to the Bureau of Meteorology. June was the nation’s second wettest on record, which eased 14-month rainfall deficiencies across the country, but severe longer term deficiencies still persist for much of Victoria. The month also proved

significant locally as Bendigo recorded 24 days with at least 0.1mm of rain at the bureau’s Bendigo Airport site, setting a record since the site opened in 1991. The mark also equalled the highest tally since records began in the city in 1861 at the former Bendigo Prison site, with 24 days of rain also recorded in July 1942, August 1939 and August 1890. More of the same is forecast for the next three months, with the bureau’s latest climate outlook forecasting above median rainfall is likely for Bendigo through

to September. The latest climate outlook forecasts Bendigo as having an 86 per cent chance of exceeding 150 millimetres of rainfall through until September 30, and a 56 per cent chance of more than 200mm. Bendigo’s median figure for the period is 171mm, and the city is rated between a 70 and 75 per cent chance to exceed that figure over the three months. Cooler maximum temperatures and close to median maximums are expected. “This outlook is influenced by a developing nega-

tive Indian Ocean Dipole in the tropical Indian Ocean and a tropical Pacific Ocean that is expected to cool towards La Niña levels,” the bureau’s latest climate outlook read. The city is expected to also exceed its median rainfall for July, after a wet start. In the first seven days of July Bendigo recorded 27.6mm of rain, including 15.2mm to 9am on July 7, so far the city’s wettest day of the year. wet walk: Rain fell on Bendigo for 24 days in June.

Second spot for Purcell LIBERAL candidate Megan Purcell would not rule out running again as a federal candidate but yesterday she was confident the Coalition would be able to form a minority government. Ms Purcell was reluctant to rerun within 12 months if neither party could win a vote of confidence in the House of Representatives. “No plans to repeat the process at this stage,” she said. The Greens’ candidate Rosemary Glaisher also told the Bendigo Weekly she didn’t think she had another election in her “at this stage”. Ms Glaisher said unlike the major parties, both of which already had a significant loyal support base, the Australian Greens had to win every new vote. Based on her campaign, Ms Glaisher won 370 new votes for the Greens in Bendigo and recorded a double digit percentage of the vote for the party for the first time in the central Victorian electorate. “It is a long game and we have to keep winning people over,” she said about the Greens’ progress. While the Greens won a swing in their favour, Ms Glaisher said they also won closer support in the form of new members and direct questions from constituents. The party opened an office in Bendigo for the first time in its campaigning history. Personally, Ms Glaisher said her experience as a candidate gave her permission to talk to people about “the things I am passionate about”. For their part, the constituents she spoke to were concerned about health

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casting her vote: Megan Purcell on Saturday. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN cuts and the treatment of asylum seekers. But she was disappointed climate change was not widely talked about. It was rewarding “meeting an amazing range of interesting people I might not have otherwise had the opportunity to come across,” Ms Glaisher said. Ms Purcell, who lost ground to Labor incumbent Lisa Chesters, was also philosophical. She said it was always going to be an uphill battle for her to outvote her Labor oppponent, but she had achieved recognition for Bendigo in the form of funding commitments.

If the Coalition wins minority government, it should honour commitments announced by Ms Purcell to the Bendigo RSL, for a sports regional sports hub in the Macedon Ranges and new sports changerooms in Kyneton. She said yesterday she would love to work to ensure the commitments were honoured and would be willing to work with Ms Chesters but did not think the Labor MP would be interested. Ms Purcell said she continued to believe that campaigning and political election were the best way to represent the community.

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Mr Tulloch believes the increase is the result of high public demand for early voting services and would encourage the AEC to eliminate restriction on pre-poll criteria. An AEC spokeswoman said early voting services and their criteria would be assessed postevent to see if there are any areas that require amendment, but ultimately, “criteria is set in legislation, therefore it’s a matter for parliament”. The AEC has come under fire due to the slow progress of this year’s election, a direct result of statutory procedures which handle postal votes and the complexity of this years federal election. A statement made by the AEC on Wednesday suggests the last few votes, which could come as late as July 13, may well decide who wins. The Coalition argues that postal votes favour the party in marginal seats that are in dispute. In marginal electorates such as Capricornia, the Coalition is securing the majority of postal votes. “When you look at the current early-voting criteria, 20km+ from an electorate, Military Servicemen and Nursing Home Residents to name a few, all these factors favour the Coalition as you’re more likely to be older and from regional or rural areas. The evidence is pretty conclusive that you’re more likely to be conservative,” Mr Tulloch said. – Patrick Stafrace

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NEARLY one-third of Bendigo residents cast their vote before election day this year. Australian Electoral Commission figures show that prepolling has increased by 50.7 per cent in the Bendigo electorate since the 2013 federal election, while across Australia, pre-polling has surged by 27 per cent. Although national postal votes reached more than one million this year, causing headaches across the nation, postal votes decreased by seven per cent in the Bendigo electorate, which suggests a growing trend in voting behaviour as pre-polling becomes a popular choice for Australians. La Trobe political expert Ian Tulloch endorses pre-polling as a good thing, and that there should be more pre-poll stations next election. “Pre-polling alleviates pressure from the AEC staff come election day, and also provides a convenience for Australians who aren’t available on election day,” Mr Tulloch said. This year, Bendigo saw a new pre-poll centre at Golden Square which hosted 31 per cent of pre-poll votes. Despite the surge, early voting is restricted to registered voters with exceptional circumstances including travel, nursing home residents and voters outside 20 kilometres from their electorate. This year, the number of registered voters in Bendigo increased by 6.5 per cent.

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Input sought to minimise flooding

RESIDENTS in Bendigo’s northern suburbs have been invited to have their say on how to manage flooding in areas which were strongly impacted by flooding in 2010 and 2011. Following the floods, the City of Greater Bendigo completed the Bendigo Urban Flood Study which showed that the area, including many properties, would be subject to flooding from the Bendigo, Back and Racecourse creeks in a severe storm event. As part of the effort to better plan and prepare for future flooding events, more than 2500 letters were sent to residents and businesses in the Bendigo CBD, White Hills, East Bendigo, North Bendigo, Ironbark and Wellsford in 2014. City of Greater Bendigo engineering and public space manager Brett Martini said

wet feet: Plans are afoot to reduce the risk of flooding. the organisation was now undertaking a project to identify and evaluate ways to manage the risk of flooding to properties. “This is an opportunity for the communities of Epsom, Ascot and Huntly to provide their ideas on how flooding from these major waterways can be reduced or prevented,” he said. “The ideas we gather

call out for designers THE call is out for submissions from fashion designers and artists interested in showing their work at the Bendigo Fashion Festival 10th Anniversary Runway Show. The event takes place at Ulumbarra Theatre on Friday, October 7. City of Greater Bendigo’s Terry Karamaloudis said this year’s vision is to make the runway show a fusion of the fashion that is available to purchase from local retailers and the designs and fashion art created by regional artisans. “We are seeking submis-

from the community will be subject to technical assessment and community consultation to determine which are the most suitable for the entire community.” He said council wants to produce a program of works for funding applications that would be taken to both the state and federal governments for support. Residents can pro-

sions from designers and artisans across all fashion genres from jewellery, millinery, costumes to wearable art to make this year’s runway show something really special,” Mr Karamaloudis said. Submissions close on Friday, July 22 and further information can be obtain by contact Raph Beh at the City of Greater Bendigo on 5434 6475 or r.beh@ bendigo.vic.gov.au

bright future for oval Work to install new lighting at the Golden Square oval started this week. The City of Greater Bendigo allocated $246,000 to upgrade

vide their ideas and thoughts at listening posts at Epsom Village shopping centre on Saturday, July 16, 9am to 2pm or Sunday July 17, from 1pm to 7pm; by visiting the Have your say section of the city’s website www.bendigo.vic. gov.au/haveyoursay or on the city’s facebook page. Comments must be provided by Friday, July 22.

the lighting to training standard. In April, council approved an application for a community loan by the Golden Square Football Netball Club for $46,000. Council’s Lincoln Fitzgerald said the loan allowed the club to fund an upgrade from training lights to competition standard lighting. ‘‘This will mean competition night matches could be held at the oval once the upgrade is complete,” Mr Fitzgerald said. The works are expected to take eight to 10 weeks to complete. The council has also recently installed safety netting behind the goal posts at the same venue.

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Significant progress is being made to increase involvement of the Dja Dja Wurrung people and traditional owner group in DELWP Loddon Mallee’s forest, fire management work. Forest Fire Management regional manager, Scott Falconer, said since the recognition and settlement agreement they have been focused on building the right relationship. “This is so we can have the most effective outcomes for DELWP, Dja Dja Wurrung Corporation and their people,” he said.

“We recognise that the Dja Dja Wurrung people have a special relationship with their country, which is of great significance to them. “At our Epsom site our Aboriginal employees are actively involved in a newly formed Indigenous networking group which includes their Aboriginal colleagues in non-fire roles.” Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation’s Rodney Carter said the agreement binds the state of Victoria and the Dja Dja Wurrung people to a meaningful partnership

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founded on mutual respect. “Aboriginal peoples have lived in central Victoria for more than a thousand generations and working with DELWP is helping bring the agreement to life and have real meaning for our people,” Mr Carter said. “What has been really impressive is the shared enthusiasm of and genuine commitment to cultural diversity and inclusion at DELWP’s Loddon Mallee work sites.” progress: Rodney Carter and Scott Falconer.

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easing cancer impact Free information for people diagnosed with cancer and their friends and family will be available for Bendigo residents this month. In partnership with Bendigo Health, Cancer Council Victoria’s Living with Cancer Education Program will be held at Barnard House at the Anne Caudle Centre in Barnard Street. On average, 635 people are diagnosed with cancer in Bendigo each year. The cancer information workshop will be held over two sessions from 10.30am until 2pm on Wednesday, July 20 and Wednesday, July 27. To register, or to find out more, contact Sharyn McGowan on 0400 086 743 or smcgowan@bendigohealth.org.au.

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“Preliminary monitoring over the past couple of weeks has showed a high growth rate of the orchids after their dormancy phase,” Ms Radford-Whitfield said. “I only expected around a 30 to 40 per cent survival rate because of the unsuitable conditions these fragile plants were exposed to so it’s a wonderful surprise to see so many have survived. “More orchids are being planted this year. Hopefully we will have a high survival rate with these plantings next year as we did with the plantings from 2015.”

“The alternative is a Malcolm Turnbull government (that) is returned with a healthy majority.” Little surprised her about the voting trends locally, not the increased vote for the Greens nor the swing towards smaller parties because they campaigned on specific issues. “It surprised me that the Nationals, their vote significantly decreased, they are now about three per cent of the vote here in Bendigo,” Ms Chesters said. “So it makes you wonder whether (Victorian senator) Bridget McKenzie will stay here long term given they have such a small support base now in Bendigo and most of it is in Elmore.” She said the electorate saw the Liberal Party’s late campaigning in Bendigo as a push from Melbourne to inflame the CFA and firefighters union dispute. Her own election endorsement meant Ms Chesters was having a hard time “getting down the street at the moment without being stopped”. “I have been quite overwhelmed by the level of support out there in the community,” she said.

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BENDIGO gold miner GBM Gold has recovered 62 ounces of gold from its newly acquired Bendigo gold operations worth $110,000 at yesterday’s Australian dollar gold price. The company announced the project update last Friday and four days later raised $800,000 by issuing 80 million shares at a 1.0 cent each on the Australian Stock Exchange. The share price of GBM rose to 1.4 cents on Friday after the announcement and had dropped slightly to 1.3 cents at the capital raising announcement. All the shares were bought by an existing Hong Kong shareholder. The Friday share price was a high for the company, which had been waiting until May for the state government to transfer to it mining and exploration licences for the Bendigo project from Unity Mining.

GBM’s statement to the ASX said it had paid to Unity the first instalment of $1.1 million for the project, towards a total repayment of $5.9m, the same amount Unity held in reserve to rehabilitate the gold leases and which has been transferred to GBM.

GBM is keeping the local market informed GBM can only release the millions held in reserve once it has completed rehabilitation work. The company said it had thoroughly cleaned the processing plant. It estimates there are another 7000 ounces, worth

more than $12.5m at today’s gold price, contained in 425,000 ounces of coarse sand contained in a dam at the Kangaroo Flat site. The material has already been treated for gold, but the processing plant does not capture all of it. GBM said it planned to recover the gold, clean the sand of salts, heavy metals and slimes and sell the sand to local buyers. “The 425,000 tonnes of sand will be processed over a period of two to three years,” the company said. “GBM is keeping the local market informed of the properties of the sand product. “It is planned to sell this product into the local market then continue with sands produced from tailings clean-up projects around Bendigo. “The gold will be recovered in the gold processing plant.”

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RECONCILIATION can be as simple as being able to show indigenous culture. “When our culture is on show,” says Local Aboriginal Networks committee member Stephanie Armstrong, people see it, ask questions, and there can be a conversation around it. Ms Armstrong cited the example of the Knuldoorong NAIDOC art exhibition at Dudley House which showcases art from a diverse range of Aborginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, but the hugely popular run of the Ulumbarra musical production during Reconciliation Week that was watched by thousands of school children is also a case in point. The City of Greater Bendigo’s launched its Reconciliation Plan this week coinciding with NAIDOC Week. At the launch, working group member and Murray Primary Health Network outreach worker Kevan Horder said the opportunity was to change terminology and challenge perceptions in the community. Council’s inclusive communities coordinator Natalie Jacobson, who drove the work within council, expressed the intent in broader terms. “It is around relationships,” she said. Getting familiar with each other was important because the barriers between cultures may be as simple as nervousness.

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a simpler form for endorsement by Reconcililation Australia, but the plan endorsed by the council last week had the necessary detail to be relevant for the council. The plan is comprehensive, says Bendigo and District Aboriginal Co-operative deputy chief executive Baydon Widdicombe who was also on the group and who has read many reconciliation documents. Of four tiers of comprehensiveness assigned by Reconciliation Australia, it qualifies for the second highest tier and includes 91 actions as diverse as creating employment and training opportunities for Aboriginal young people and standardising Welcome to Country acknowledgements. Mr Widdicombe is also optimistic about joint BDAC and council events that familiarise indigenous

communities with the workings of local government, and the opportunities available. And there are pragmatic strategies such as traineeships and mentoring for Indigenous young people, and programs to train groups in grants application writing. Promoting the culture is needed in Bendigo, Mr Widdicombe believes. He said during cultural awareness training, a councillor conceded to not knowing the Torres Strait Islander flag. “It rang alarm bells for me,” he said. Ms Jacobson said the council was good at coordinating events around key indigenous anniversaries. “But there is room to contributing more sustainable change behind the scenes,” she said. “(The plan) is a real milestone.”

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Make the world a better place Do you need to go to writing school in order to write? That is the question. Editor of The Lifted Brow magazine Sam Cooney works across several universities teaching creative writing and suggests that RMIT is particularly good at what it does. “RMIT leads the way as far writing courses go,” he said. “They teach students not only how to write but they also set up networks to help students support each other through the long process of publishing.” Graeme Simsion (The Rosie Project) and Lucy Treloar (Salt Creek) are two RMIT alumni who stand out as far as Mr Cooney is concerned. Despite the occasional success story Mr Cooney has a fairly cynical take on writing courses. From his observations these courses are relatively inexpensive to set up and they generate money for universities for minimum outlay. “Often graduates end up teaching writing themselves, so the writing course is a self perpetuating, circular process,” Mr Cooney said. “I think you have to be honest when you are teaching poetry or the novel. “I know one teacher who says to his students only two

or three of you will be published and the rest of you are in the room to support the successful ones. “Of course everyone hopes that they will be the part of that small group who is published. ”The basic problem is we are turning out graduates for a shrinking industry. “Journalism is still seen as a vocation but there are no jobs there any more.” Similarly Mr Cooney said we don’t have the media to support short stories and essays. And just to really cheer up prospective writers he says publishing is a fickle industry where fashions come and go. Mr Cooney also believes that there is an indefinable

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Book early, tickets may go THE Bendigo Writers Festival ticketing options offer flexibility, good value and the opportunity to browse, but organisers say passes are likely to sell out, so it’s a good idea to book early. The passes give you access to all day events in five venues. You’ll need to add on bookings for Feature Events and Workshops. Bear in mind some of the venues are small, so they may reach capacity. The festival pass covers all three days, giving access to all five venues and 67 ses-

sions. That means just one pass provides entrée into everything, on Friday from 3pm to 6.30pm, Saturday, 10.30am to 7pm, and Sunday from 10am to 4pm, plus the closing concert, 4.30pm to 6pm. You do need to book as well for feature events and workshops. Only coming for one day? Not a problem, book a Friday, Saturday or Sunday pass. Not clear? Go to www.bendigowritersfestival.com.au

Stadium support a lifesaver for Bendigo Health Broadcaster, anthropologist and writer Sally Warhaft will be appearing at this year’s BWF.

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Festival volunteers needed Every year, Bendigo Writers Festival relies on a team of volunteers to assist across the busy weekend. Volunteer coordinator, Deborah Blake, manages a small army to get all the 130 participants to sessions on time, to check tickets at each of the six venues running simultaneously from the opening schools event on Friday to the Closing Event on Sunday, and to provide assistance to the thousands of people who attend each year. “Many of our volunteers return year after year, to help us with the all-important efficient running of the festival,” Ms Blake said. Bendigo advert.pdf

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outcomes which flow through to staff, suppliers and producers and this in turn positively flows through to the money they, and their families, spend within the region. I would like to see our region’s brand continue to strengthen and in 2020, become the “go to” place over regions such as the Yarra Valley and Mornington. We have so much more to offer. By 2020, I look forward to a thriving hub. Not just any hub – the Bendigo Food Hub. I’m a true food nerd, in case you didn’t realise, so the idea of a food hub in Bendigo gives me goose bumps. Why? The opportunities. I believe one of the most important ways to tackle our ever increasing obesity and health crisis is through education. A whole generation was bought up associating food with fast, cheap, easily accessible.

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Education is paramount to re-aligning food as something which should be respected – from the way that it is grown to the way it is cooked and enjoyed. Imagine a roof top fruit and vegetable garden, utilising unused space, perched on top of the Bendigo Food Hub building (as well as other large unused roof tops such as the Bendigo Marketplace) creating a profitable income stream for school education, accessible to all primary and secondary schools in the region. The students maintain the garden, grow the produce and sell it to restaurants, cafés, hospitals and the community. Students learn real life skills, not only how to grow healthy, fresh food but how an economically viable business model operates. It eliminates the need for each school to set up and maintain their own kitchen garden programs when there is one main centralised garden hub to work from. The primary school students learn how to grow seasonal produce and secondary students preserve/process the food for retail sale within the kitchen facility. Design students create the labels, marketing students promote the product and accounting students determine the retail price and break even calculations. Real life learning. With figures showing that 80 per cent of food related businesses fail in the first year and 80 per cent of the remaining 20 per cent fail within the next five years, more real life

training is paramount and let’s lead the way Bendigo. Give our students real life skills to understand the fundamentals of business. The Bendigo Food Hub also offers a weekly farmers market and a space for producers to store product if required. It provides a space for food education through workshops and classes which invites all members of the community to engage. Remember the Jamie Oliver van which started its journey in Bendigo? Back to basics classes, engaging with all members of our community with bus services provided to those who are isolated in outer regions. Let’s bring our whole community together through food. It also hosts a number of major events throughout the year, an ideal location with full amenities and plenty of open space. I believe this education platform and continual promotion through networks such as Food Fossickers will see positive growth for those small and independent businesses who support local, healthy and fresh food as the demand grows. We make three very powerful decisions each day – what we chose to fuel our body with. If we all continue to make conscious, small steps toward supporting our localised food system, our region with truly thrive. Tell us your thoughts Email: news@bendigopublishing.com

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THE Bendigo Mountain Bike Club has launched a new event with the inaugural Bendigo MTB Women’s Challenge. For many years now, the club has successfully grown its major events: the Bendigo Six Hour, the Golden Triangle Epic and the annual Summer Series. The group has joined with Castlemaine, Ballarat and Wombat mountain bike clubs in the goldfields regional series called the InterWinter. It has been rewarding for the club to see these events grow attracting unprecedented numbers of riders from Bendigo and also further afield. The obvious commonality throughout all these events, regardless of their substantial growth, is that women have always been the minority. There are many reasons that we see an imbalance of women participating in MTB races. Mountain biking can be portrayed as an extreme, dangerous, and difficult sport and marketing still seems heavily geared towards men. Racing can be intimidating

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FUN RIDE: Many women just want to enjoy a social MTB ride. and women generally don’t have the same competitive drive and yearning and any women are mums who will allow their other half to compete while they assume the role of primary caregiver. Many women are happy to purely ride, be out in nature and enjoy the company of others in a relaxed social group. The club aims to break down these barriers and encourage more

women to get involved in mountain biking. So was born the idea to introduce a women’s only event that will be more focused on participation and fun than competitive racing, this kicks off on Sunday, August 21. Members feel that an event with only women will set a completely different tone, allowing the women to feel more confident

and supported, and less intimidated, all within a social atmosphere. The Women’s Challenge will be run as a two-hour event and participants can enter as a solo rider or grab some mates and enter as a team of pairs or triples. The format is to complete as many laps of the course in the given two-hour time frame. Teams have riders tagging on and off like a relay while solo riders complete as many laps as they can. The course used for the Women’s Challenge will be the five kilometre Green Loop which is part of the Spring Gully Trail Network. The green trail caters for beginners and first time riders but still provides interest and fun for more experienced riders. The group has the backing of the national governing body Mountain Bike Australia. MTBA has recently introduced an incentive for new Come and Try Day events and races and will cover all riders’ insurances so there is no need for participants to buy a day licence or be an be an existing member. More information from info@mtbbendigo.com or see full details at www.mtbbendigo.com

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Bendigo a top tour draw THE Victoria Tourism and Industry Council has selected Bendigo to host the 2016 Victorian Tourism Conference, to be held on July 25–26 at the Ulumbarra Theatre. VTIC’s chief executive Dianne Smith said Bendigo was selected to host the conference because it shows leadership as a region, works collaboratively to develop rich cultural, artistic and historic tourism experiences, and is a highquality leisure and business tourism destination. “We are delighted to be hosting this important event in our city. It is an opportunity to showcase all that Bendigo has to offer and to highlight our strengths to tourism industry professionals from all over Victoria,” Bendigo

MOUNTAIN bikers in Sedgwick State Forest are being told to keep on track when out and about. They are being encouraged to use authorised and established routes and not create their own. Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s Paul Bates said they strongly discourage the use and creation of unauthorised tracks in the forest. “As the mountain bike track network is growing and the construction and use of unauthorised tracks is increasing, so are the detrimental environmental impacts to vegetation on the forest floor,” he said. “These unauthorised tracks that are being extensively used in Sedgwick State Forest are causing damage to the habitat of sensitive fauna. “By digging up the soil and disturbing the ground to make the tracks, different types of flora are uprooted, die off and vital habitat is lost.” Mr Bates said all have a part to play in protecting our forests so the community can enjoy a variety of other outdoor activities such as camping, bushwalking, mountain biking and bird watching. “Only by taking care and maintaining forest values can the community benefit from a healthy forest environment,” he said.

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Mixed message When going to vote in Saturday’s federal election at one of the local schools, I couldn’t help notice the number of slogans about respect, honesty, integrity and commonsense. If only the leadership at that school put into practice what they display then it would be a much better place. Overworked and stressed-out teachers trying to do what they have been trained to do which is teach and give students the best outcome for success. But it’s disappointing that the support for these teachers is sadly lacking from the powers that be. Ivan Kitt, Bendigo

Powerful message The vote by the British people to leave the EU has sent a powerful message to the self proclaimed political, educated and economic elite of Europe, UK and around the world. They have, as some have described, taken part in a magnificent, determined, peaceful, reasoned demonstration of democracy and triumphed. They have shown that no longer will real, ordinary people be used as pawns in social and political experiments devised by people sitting in the ivory towers far away in universities or government buildings. The people of Britain have set the standard for others in democracies around the world to follow – that is never to sit back and feel disenfranchised and powerless, find your voice. Too often in Australia we are being asked to sit back and accept any ideas the elite may wish to impose on society without any input or discussion from we the people. We are told time and time again that the politicians, academics and government bureaucrats know what’s good for us and we must just shut up and take it. We have seen that in the introduction of the Safe Schools Program forced on our schools as an anti bullying program when it is anything but. Were the parents of these children consulted on the ramifications of the whole program before it was introduced? Of course not, any parents objecting were to be told “tough luck” the elite know best. This acceptance of social

change being forced upon us could well happen again, with some suggesting that “we the people” should have no say in changing a commonwealth act. This act in its present form has been the cornerstone of our society and civilisation for centuries, so why should we not express our opinion at the ballot box. Research has overwhelmingly shown that a majority of voters on all sides no longer trust their MPs to vote on their behalf when it comes to certain fundamental tenets of our society. So our politicians and those thinking themselves of the elite class need to be very careful in forcing people to accept change being thrust upon them. D Arscott, Bendigo

The people have spoken Any system of government which purports to be for the purpose of human flourishing, yet does not put humans at the centre of its strategy, will become selfdefeating. This federal election has shown that the conservatives are out of touch with the needs of the people. The promise of stability and the attacks on free trade unions, health and education has been a failed strategy. The stripping of $1.2 billion from aged care funding announced in the federal budget is another factor which has brought about defeat for this conservative government. Uniting Care Australia claims in a report by Ansell Strategic, that the impact will be $2.5b over the next four years. This amounts to cuts far exceeding those stated by this perfidious government of $6655 or 11 per cent per resident each year. Forcing them to pay more. This Liberal government has ignored the complex needs of the elderly, and the message is quite clear, that financial systems are first, people second, supporting the global conservative trend of serfdom. Tax cuts will only contribute to a widening budget deficit and more cuts to health, education and jobs. Adequate economic growth as resources become depleted will not occur without other conditions that nurture economic growth and maintain equitable services and access to decent lives, for these are also sources of growth.

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And are unlikely to occur without active government participation as a source of investment and co-ordination. There is a lesson in this for local government as well – that the kingmakers are the people, and they giveth and they taketh away. Bill Collier, Golden Square

Time for a truck blitz I am very concerned at the attitude a lot of semi and large truck drivers have adopted while barging through on the outside lane through the shopping strip at Kangaroo Flat, doing well in excess of 50 kilometres an hour that is posted well back on the highway. Lockwood Road is another road where the speed limit doesn’t seem to exist. About time the boys in blue conducted a nice big blitz. Keith Hopkins, Kangaroo Flat

A national disgrace Within a year of taking office in 2013 Tony Abbott took expression of interests from the private sector in running the $29 billion dollar Medicare and Pharmaceutical claims system. He also considered ending free visits to the doctor by requiring a co-payment of $6 per visit.

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A revised $7 co-payment was then dispersed with and replaced with a $5 co-payment to be collected from doctors, but then dumped for obvious reasons. It was then planned to slash Medicare rebates for short visits from $37.05 to $16.95, but that was dropped as well. What followed was a freezing of Medicare rebates for a further five years, resulting in doctors’ incomes falling by 15 per cent unless they abandoned bulk billing. Malcolm Turnbull has claimed that Medicare will “never ever” be privatised. “Never ever” in LNP terms is code for” watch your back pocket because they will be in it soon.” The major concern at the moment is not whether Medicare will be fully privatised – it’s on its way now, but whether it will be of any use to ordinary Australians into the future. Over the years LNP governments have reduced the capacity for Medicare to function in the manner it was set up to do. It is no surprise to anyone that 500,000 people are reportedly going to drop their private health insurance after the last rate rises. Parents of young families and pensioners battling to keep up with their private health insurance payments and the cost of living simply cannot sustain both

as Medicare scheduled fees and rebates are floundering decades behind. Will Australia finish up being another example of America? Pay up or go away. We can give big business tax cuts, or give overseas investors taxpayers’ money. We can hand out rebates to billionaires, supply the Liberal party with funds through their company Parakeelia Pty Ltd, waste $160 million on a plebiscite which the politicians should be voting on themselves, build outdated submarines, and give billions in pork barrelling anywhere to buy votes. But we cannot adequately look after our Medicare system or the elderly, the very people who before they retired were the backbone of the country, but the day after are forgotten. Nor can we adequately cater for the disabled, and people who rely on our medical system. The gradual dismantling of our Medicare system is a national disgrace and must stop for everybody’s wellbeing – now. Ken Price, Eaglehawk

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TOMORROW morning, a group of 24 Greater Bendigo residents will meet for the first time as our city’s inaugural Citizens’ Jury. A random selection process implemented by the project’s facilitators means we do not yet know the makeup of the group, which will address one very simple, basic, but important question: “What should council spend our money on to shape the community’s future?” This is a fascinating experiment for Bendigo. It’s also risky, but po-

tentially it could also be very rewarding. By its own admission, the council and therefore the broader community face numerous challenges such as rate-capping and a reduction in state and federal government funding for service provision. Municipal elections loom in just over three months, and there has been a rising tide of cynicism, frustration and even disappointment with council and with some councillors over the past few years from residents who both want and ex-

pect more from elected representatives. Community satisfaction survey results released last month highlighted the dissatisfaction of a community wanting improvements and change, including in the way the council engages with us all. Residents expect change come October, not just in who becomes part of the next group of councillors, but in how things happen, and indeed, in what happens throughout Greater Bendigo. Our expectations have

lifted, and this rising tide commands attention. Conscious of all this, council is entering uncharted waters via the Citizens’ Jury concept. The traditional role of councillors as representatives is being challenged with the introduction of this random group. But we will not know how successful this process will eventually be until the new council gives its final verdict on the Citizens’ Jury. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. At least for now.

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ONE of the great ironies of last weekend’s federal election is that it was one of the most boring and mundane campaigns we’ve experienced, it never really reached any great heights, but it’s now become one of the most intriguing and delicately balanced elections in our nation’s history. The major parties have seen their share of the primary vote dwindle as voters look elsewhere for someone, something or somebody to listen to them. The Liberal vote has collapsed by about eight per cent in the past four elections. The ALP’s has folded by about the same amount, while the Nationals have dropped by just on 0.5 per cent. The Greens, meanwhile, have seen their piece of the voting pie surge by almost 2.2 per cent over the same period. In 2007 there were 19 parties registered with the Australian Electoral Commission, plus a smattering of independents and non-affiliated candidates. There’s no doubt some people voted for one of the alternatives to the major parties out of frustration, disappointment and a growing sense of resentment that the parties continue to tell them what they want or need, rather than listen to them to hear what people want and need.

This year, there were 50 parties registered, plus an unknown number of independents. If this explosion in the number of parties seeking to be elected does not raise more than a few eyebrows among strategists within the major parties, then it should. Of the approximately 75 per cent of votes counted by Tuesday afternoon this week, One Nation had received less than 1.3 per cent of the vote in the House of Representatives.

much about what’s in it for us, rather than the vision and the policies that might actually make a difference. The eight-week campaign experiment did nothing to help Malcolm Turnbull and his team. But it does help everyone else to better plan their respective campaigns because they knew how long they have to keep working, and how long their campaign funds had to last. Set terms would go a long way to resolving some of the

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Elections have become too much about what’s in it for us But the party could pick up as many as four seats in a convoluted Senate that looks to be even more of an obstacle than the one it will eventually replace. That makes efforts to dampen the influence of minor parties in the Senate look more than a tad embarrassing – an abject failure really. Politics has become too starchy for many voters…. What voters might be asking for is not what some politicians, and some parties, want to hear. Ideology is not the people’s friend, but it plays to the internal machinations of the major parties. Elections have become too

electorate’s frustrations and cynicism. In the meantime, whoever emerges the victor from this contest might not be the winner they thought they would be. They will struggle to claim any mandate, and negotiation with independents and minor parties will become the norm as the government tries to steer the country forward. The great risk from such a scenario is that in the end not very much happens at all, as mediocrity becomes the accepted standard, but that would be the biggest failure of them all. twitter@peterkennedy23 pk@bendigopublishing.com

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EDIA WATCH was to be the entree to my first all-important internship at a newspaper. Not what you would expect. I watched presenter Paul Barry the night before I dived in at the Bendigo Weekly for my real taste of life as a journalist. To my dismay, he opened the episode with “tonight we’re bringing you a special edition of Media Watch because the future of news has never looked bleaker”. During high school, I set my heart on being a journalist and from day one as a journalism student at university you know very well that internships are a critical part of your learning experience. Naturally, when I found out that I had nabbed my very first one with the Bendigo Weekly I was over the moon. After my last exams and assignments for the semester were finished, I made my way up to Bendigo and settled into where I was going to be staying for the next few weeks.

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It was a Monday night, and to get myself into the “zone” for the next day I thought it would be a good idea to tune into Media Watch – not something I regularly do, but probably should. It is not just newspapers heading for the cliff apparently, the edge is nearing for digital publishers as well. As you can imagine, these encouraging predictions were not exactly what I was hoping to hear about the industry I one day would like to work in, and more importantly the night before my journalism internship. Regardless of all this I turned up the next day to the Bendigo Weekly offices, eager

but as equally nervous. From the word go I was set to work, and no, I wasn’t made to do the photocopying or the coffee runs. I had proper stories to write and interviews to do. The newsroom definitely took some getting used to, I’m still not even sure I’ve been fully conditioned to it yet. Getting distracted or distracting other staff members was an easy trap to fall into. I certainly was not in Kansas anymore – Kansas being the solitary confinement of my bedroom where I usually complete my university work. The newsroom was also a place where I was taught all the quirks of Bendigo town,

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at green years shrivelled in quest of bright lights that somehow never shone on him. Old velvet, once crimson, now paler than unrequited love and much nibbled by moths, lines his battered guitar case. His smile when I drop a few coins is a solitary brief blooming in a garden of dead dreams, while notes flutter from strings pliant to fingers’ caress and skitter across the surface

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and learnt that my co-workers are as equally colourful. By day three of my internship it was suggested by someone (I won’t name names) that I might be lucky enough to meet a friendly doctor as I was staying near the hospital. For the record I didn’t, but I appreciated the heads up. The following week our photographer for whatever reason thought the newsroom needed some “refreshing”, and subjected everyone to the sickly citrus fragrance of an automatic air freshener. I can’t say I enjoyed it, and the chief of staff even less. Once the offending device was discovered, it was ordered back to where it came from. Between work related chatter and the general workplace discussions, it came to light that our sports reporter had real issues with the slow walking pedestrians of Bendigo. His mostly daily complaints of such a minor issue proved extremely entertaining for the rest of us. All in all, my time at the Weekly has been one of the best learning experiences I’ve ever had. Hopefully my takeover of this week’s column is up to scratch, because I know how much sports reporter Joel wanted to write it. – Natasha MacFarlane

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of a fathomless sink of sorrows. I give money in hope he’ll go on singing sad songs, not only for me but for every wounded nobody who in silence keeps the stern and lonely vigils of grief. Bendigo poet BN Oakman, published in Acumen

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ITH the launch of its latest exhibition, Gallery 369 has firmly established itself as Bendigo’s most prestigious commercial gallery. Peter Valentine of Valentine’s Antiques in Hargreaves Street said the gallery, which is at the rear of the shop, is responding to the consistent inquiries he has received from customers looking to buy artwork. “Many people come up to the Bendigo Gallery and say there is nowhere to buy artwork in Bendigo,” he said. “We decided the best way to approach the new gallery was to work with well established galleries who are assigning their artwork to us. “Every three months we will select a new gallery.” The current exhibition, entitled Provenance Does Matter: Living with Contemporary Art, features a number of artists who show work at

the Alcaston Gallery in Fitzroy. Curator James Dunn of Gallery 369 said the exhibition intended to show how classic furniture was compatible with contemporary art. Mr Dunn also said that the paintings would be highly suited to modern apartments. Speaking at last Saturday’s launch Alcaston Gallery director Beverley Knight pointed to the artwork of central Victorian artists Judy Holding and Dean Smith in the current exhibition. Ms Knight also represents many Aboriginal artists. Those featured in the current exhibition include Naomi Hobson and Nonggrimga Marawili. Mr Dunn said Gallery 369 intends to invite community participation and to represent local artists in future exhibitions. The current exhibition is on display until August 13. – Dianne Dempsey

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HIS year’s second Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival Showcase event boasts an 18 act line-up with some familiar faces gracing the two stages. It all starts at noon on Sunday, July, 17 at the Golden Vine. The Mojo Corner have a mid-afternoon garden stage slot. And they’re looking forward to getting onstage in Bendigo again. “A great music scene has developed in Bendigo over the last five years, which has in turn been supported by some fantastic venues,” enthuses The Mojo Corner’s Johnny Hawken. The Mojo Corner are a four-piece blues outfit from Geelong. Hawken plays

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guitar and shares vocals with harmonica player Rory Millar. Shaun Hilton on bass, and Will Darker on drums complete the rhythm section. “There have been a couple of line-up changes over the

course,” Hawken said, “but it’s the love of the blues and playing some great music. Most of us have played in a few bands around Geelong. Everything has come together from there.” Hawken cites parental guidance and the likes of “anything from Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Hendrix and Led Zeppelin to the old blues legends like Howlin Wolf, Muddy Waters, Son House and BB King” as formative influences. This year will see an as-yet

untitled third Mojo Corner album following Whole Lotta Woman and Trouble. The quartet have done the hard yards, playing some unusual spots. “We’ve played anywhere. Street sidewalks, back porches, backyards, house roofs, beach lookouts. Anywhere there is a good vibe happening,” Hawken said. Showcase-goers at the Golden Vine can expect to hear Mojo Corner favourites Uncle Jack, Blues Train Rider and Lone Rider. Also on the bill, visiting from Sydney, is Cameron James Henderson. Henderson, a onetime classical guitar student, promises to deliver a set with

“raucous elements of Highway 61-era Dylan mixed with the grooves of JJ Cale”. Familiar names for Bendigo blues and roots fans at the Showcase include Alister Turrill, Sons of the Blues, Andy Phillips and Graciana Holland. And there will be plenty of young blues and roots talent gracing the stage throughout the day. Bill Barber, along with Bleach’s Sean Nudl and Rhiannon Simpson are all previous Lazenby Young Blues Guitarist Award entrants; Nudl and Simpson eventual winners in 2014 and 2015 respectively. The Bendigo blues future looks to be in good hands. – Simon Wooldridge

BONY Marshall has a nickname around town, Black. It’s part to do with her name, but there’s a more sinister reason. Everyone says she is bad. Death seems to follow in her wake, and her reputation is not enhanced by a pseudo-religious group who say she is cursed with a demon inside her. Like the sound of that? This is Fleur Ferris’ second published book for young adults, and it’s a testament to her skill that this elderly reviewer sought out this novel the week it was published, such was the quality of her first book Risk. Where Risk deals with the danger of internet liaisons, Black touches on the dark sides of life. These include small town persecution, religious zeal and the stresses of growing up where you are not wanted. Throw in a bit of demonic possession and you have the idea. Ebony is a tough cookie, and she needs to be, when she finds herself cornered by those who

wish to do her harm. She has to fight, argue and use her wits to escape almost certain death, with no one to help. On top of all this she has discovered romantic interests from two quarters, a new kid on the block, and one who has been there all along. She has to choose. Dilemma indeed, but one which is handled with exquisite tension by writer Ferris. There is death for sure, some historic killing and some downright nastiness in Black, and the young adult intended audience should find this a winner, I certainly did and finished it in two sittings. Ebony Marshall is a good character and well up for the traumas thrown at her, and I can only admire author Ferris for keeping me reading way beyond my normal bedtime. – Steve Kendall

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ESPITE being creepy and spooky, the Addams Family endeared themselves to hundreds last week at the Ulumbarra Theatre. The Bendigo Theatre Company’s latest production cast Jason McMurray and Laura-Jane Leach as Gomez and Morticia Addams. They performed admirably in trying to keep their

ghoulish family nice for their impending son-in-law. While earlier Gomez’s brother, the somewhat disturbed but well meaning Uncle Fester (Conor Cunningham) has called on the Addams’ family ghostly ancestors to help overcome some interpersonal tension. And just as well because the ancestors’ presence

and choreography was the highlight of the show, despite numerous stirring duets by the principal performers. It was never going to be effortless performing a virtually unknown Broadway musical, but if not for the talent and enthusiasm of cast and crew, theatregoers may have left grieving for more. – Nick Atyeo

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IABETES is the epidemic of the 21st century and the biggest challenge confronting Australia’s health system with Tristar Medical Group increasing awareness of this debilitating condition, throughout National Diabetes Week. Around 1.7 million Australians suffer diabetes, the fastest growing chronic condition in the developed world, increasing at a faster rate than other chronic diseases such as heart disease and cancer. “There are many myths and misconceptions about diabetes, which may make it hard to understand, but there is no such thing as mild diabetes,” Tristar’s Dr Mohammad Khan said.

“All types of diabetes are serious and can lead to complications if not well managed.” Diabetes can affect quality of life and can reduce life expectancy. “Diabetes has many different types, the main types of which being type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes. “Each has different causes and may be managed in different ways but once someone has diabetes it will need to be managed every day, except gestational diabetes which goes away once the baby is born.” Tristar have been an active participant in helping improving access to doctors in regional Australia, with more than 50 medical

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ID you know that every day more than 70 Victorians are diagnosed with diabetes? Diabetes is a condition where the body cannot maintain healthy levels of glucose in the blood. Normally the body produces enough of the hormone insulin in the pancreas, to convert glucose into energy to control your blood sugar levels. There are three types of diabetes type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes (develops during pregnancy). Type 1 diabetes is when no insulin is produced by the pancreas. It is generally diagnosed in childhood, but can occur at any age.

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A reel fishing tail that will delight for a lifetime FIFTEEEN-YEAR-OLD Tayne Bollard recently returned home ecstatic after landing a fish of a lifetime, on a recent fishing trip to the Murray River in the Mildura region. A five day fishing trip looked pretty uneventful with only a five golden perch between the Bollard clan, before Tayn landed a metre plus Murray Cod on the final morning. Tayne’s cod took a liking to a 29 gram Bassman Spinnerbait cast towards a snag, while giving him and his accompanying father and grandfather a trip to remember. His 101 centimetre cod is his new personal best by a considerable margin, and tops off an eventful cod season for the young angler that will take some beating by his dad and grandfather. The Queen’s birthday long weekend saw 15 Bendigo anglers make the trek to Nelson on the Glenelg River in the far south-west of the state, for the now regular Bendigo Legion Angling Club trip to the region. As usual those that persisted with lures and plastics enjoyed greater success, with those that paddled their own canoes (kayaks in this instance) landing the biggest bream and best creel using

the stealth approach. Wayne Symons landed the largest bream for the trip with a 39cm specimen cast up on a 7gr jighead paired with a selfcustomised plastic minnow cut down from a larger plastic. While Anthony Griffiths took the prize for the best creel of bream and estuary perch totalling 157cm again casting plastics on light jig heads. Tim Ripper and John Telford also got amongst the points with Tim having the best creel of estuary perch with five fish between 30 and 35cm and John landing the largest perch of the trip with a 38cm fish. This weekend, the club will be returning to the crater lakes of Purrumbette and Bullen Merri near Camperdown after an absence of several seasons, to try their luck with some of the big salmonids these lakes are renowned for. Previously winged lures such as the popular Tasmanian devils trolled on the surface or off a down-rigger have been proven fish takers, with or without attractors such as Ford Fenders or cowbells. Closer to home Crusoe and Kennington Reservoir along with Lake Tom Thumb received some 950 trout between the three

TOP CATCH: Tayne Bollard with a his metre Murray cod. locations last month, ideal for some school holiday action. Meanwhile the early autumn break has finally resulted in minimal inflows into Lake Eppalock and Cairn Curran with more than 1200 megalitres increase in the past week. However, this is just a trickle compared to the 41,000mL Eildon received. Hopefully a wet winter will ensure any further rain will result in significant inflows during the remainder of winter and spring. As from last Monday a

Victorian Recreational Fishing Licence will now cost more with an annual licence now costing up to $35 per year and a three year licence $95. The extra revenue will mean more fish stocking, more improvements to angler access and facilities. According to the Government fishing licence fees have not increased since 2008. There will be no changes to exemptions and children under 18 will continue to fish for free. – Nick Atyeo

VARIETY: Anthony Griffiths’ estuary perch and bream from Nelson.

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WE Fly Fishers may have had the sadness of the end of trout season last month although some very special guest presenters at the Bendigo & District Fly Fishing Club have kept us keen. Ross Virt of Kaos Cod Flys gave a fascinating presentation on the growing (and locally viable) option of fly fishing for Murray Cod. With prime cod waters nearby

to Bendigo it’s a fantastic sport fishing alternative and it was great to see some new and younger anglers come along to hear how to get started or sharpen their skills. Secondly we had the rare privilege of having Peter Morse send a day with club members to develop their casting skills, learn some new techniques, and iron out a few kinks. Peter is an International Fly

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dministrators of the young Bendigo goldfield who were located in the government camp on Camp Hill have already been introduced in earlier articles. There was a diverse group of characters as previously mentioned, some were extremely able, others very diplomatic and one person in particular hard line and severe in what he could mete out to any person that had transgressed the law or perceived to have done so. Without exception nearly all these government and quasi government officials fancied themselves on horse back. These officers as explained had very fine mounts and some became very showy when they were in the saddle. It should come as no surprise that in 1853 these government officials proposed to hold one of the events at the race meeting. The log fences that had been constructed for this event were to challenge man and beast alike – a steeple chase, which is the ultimate test of both horse and rider. The course where this was to be held was set up at Epsom, the ground being quite flat and there were many logs still about that could be used for the hurdles in this competitive event. The first Bendigo Cup was to be the main part of the program and when it had been mooted then the organisation of this meet commenced

in earnest, the prize money had been raised by the men of the camp. On offer for this inaugural event was 300 guineas for the winner, this represented a high official’s salary for one year. To ordinary folk this prize was an extraordinary amount. The horse that won this first and prestigious race was called Abd-elKadar. One of the highlights of the Bendigo Cup meet was the running of the steeple chase. Among the competitors for the steeple chase was the 45-year-old police magistrate Lachlan MacLachlan. Another person still a teenager was also in the saddle, mounted on a horse which looked like a mere pony. When the public saw this young fellow who appeared to be a bushman vault with his horse over the obstacles with such ease, they were impressed by his style and technique. As a gentleman, police magistrate MacLachlan was not as confident in the saddle as he imagined himself to be. He too was making a valiant attempt at the steeple chase along with other government camp officials. Unexpectedly the horse that the young man was riding came into collision with that of the police magistrate and both came off their charges without any injuries, to either men or their horses. However it was MacLachlan whose

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pride as a gentleman had been seriously wounded. Immediately Bendigo Mac instructed one of the police present to arrest this young fellow. Goldfield commissioner Joseph Anderson Panton who was nearby and had witnessed the tumble protested, stating to MacLachlan that this was only an accident, however MacLachlan’s ears would hear none of this, obviously he was most concerned about his hurt pride. Anyway to reinforce MacLachlan’s decision, this teenager certainly did not look like a young gentleman to him. Just who was this young man that had wounded his pride so deeply? This just turned 15-year-old was an English born fellow who had

served as an apprentice stonemason before making his way to the Victorian goldrush. The young man was named William Walter Tyrell Stanford. According to the Australian Dictionary of Biography William Stanford was born in 1839, his father was a contractor Thomas Tyrell Stanford and his mother Frances nee Trevor. Apparently it is believed that as a 13-year-old young William in 1852 became a ship’s boy and in this manner came to the colony of Victoria. Thus it is most likely that he had only served about 12 to 18 months of his stonemason’s apprenticeship. William Stanford had learnt much about life with his work on the ship, then, his education continued on the goldfield.

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needs and concerns,” Mark said. “I have some great packages available that will suit your budget and I supply and install systems. Just give me a call if you would like to arrange a no obligation, free quote.” Mark does both commercial and domestic work. This work includes wiring new homes, helping people with their renovations, switchboard upgrades, wiring motor control systems and air conditioners, testing and tagging. 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. To contact Mark and for free quotes ring him on 0438 548 772 or email him on mark@kingmaelectrical.com.au

HG Automotive: no job they can’t do

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Give me a call for all your electrical work Domestic and industrial Home security / New installations Electrical maintenance / Free quotes Call Mark on 0438 548 772 Email: mark@kingmaelectrical.com.au

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They do petrol and diesel repairs and have a Hyundai master technician on their staff. They should also be your first port of call if you need new tyres and are highly competitive with the bigger chains. Also it is definitely not the case that your new car warranty will be void if you have your car serviced and repaired by them. So what’s there not to like? A highly reliable and versatile auto service that keeps you on the road with the minimum of fuss. And you can buy your tyres at the same time. And apart from their fabulous service, HG Automotive is highly competitive in terms of cost. HG Automotive, open Monday to Friday from 8.30am at 12 Dowding Street, California Gully, phone 5446 9080.

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

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BENDIGO NORTHERN DISTRICT COMMUNITY ENTERPRISE AGM Tues 12th July, 6.30pm Ted Harte Centre, 4 Hamlin St, White Hills. All welcome. Supper Provided.

SINGING group for mums and bubs. "MaCapella" is FOREST St Uniting Church Hall, Tuesdays 11am. $150 term, $17 casual. Call Tara 0418 718 471.

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CHURCH SERVICE Special Healing Ministry

10am Sunday, Y Community Hall Opposite Aldi, Kangaroo Flat Preacher:

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ht for thoug Food distribution: Long Gully Neighbourhood Centre: 2 Humboldt Drive. 5442 1165. Wednesday morning (bread only). Saltworks Pantry: 63 High St, Eaglehawk (Eaglehawk Anglican Church). 0458 018 083. Pantry Tuesday 1pm-4pm, Wednesday 10am–4pm (not through January). St Vincent de Paul: 16 Hopetoun St Bendigo. 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: 19 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).

FROM THE BIBLE COLOSSIANS 1:9, Since the day we have heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. 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 37-39 View St Bendigo 3550

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LEARN to play the piano with a caring dedicated highly qualified teacher. Glenyys Koesveld AMEB e x a m s AMUS.A.theory.T.MUS.ADip. BA I.N.T.Spring Gully 45 mins $30 conce 45 mins $20 all ages ph 5441 4131 or 0400 483 363.

BIRTH NOTICES

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Paid volunteer Telemarketers wanted for Charity. Monday Friday. Ph 5444 1353

Health Fund rebates available for eligible Clients Available at two convenient clinic locations 361 Napier Street and 132 Wattle Street, Bendigo

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Large progressive company Regional Lifestyle Leading Family Business We are looking for skilled and enthusiastic people to join our large expanding family owned business located in central Victoria. We have recently expanded and are continually upgrading and revitalising our plant, transforming it into one of the most advanced poultry processing facilities in the world. This position is challenging and offers a wide variety of work for suitably qualified and experienced tradespeople. Suitable applicants will have: • Mechanical maintenance trade qualifications - Eng Cert III

Broiler Farm Manager A fantastic opportunity exists to join one of Australia’s best family businesses and Bendigo’s largest manufacturer in the dynamic poultry industry. Hazeldene’s is an integrated Broiler Breeder company based in Central Victoria. Our absolute commitment is to producing higher welfare birds for our loyal customers. We have a vacancy for a Manager at our facilities. The successful applicant will be self-motivated and have: • Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Broiler Farm Manager • Strong knowledge of poultry production for broilers • Organisational skills with attention to detail Interested? Please email your application to jobs@hazeldenes.com.au or post to HR Department, Hazeldene’s Chicken Farm PO Box 1147, Kangaroo Flat 3555 by Friday 15 July 2016. Hazeldene’s is an EO employer

• Good problem solving skills and techniques and be a practical thinker • Working knowledge of Preventive Maintenance techniques • Pneumatics and Hydraulics – preferable but not essential • Welding – MIG/TIG – preferable but not essential Experience in maintaining high volume food production plant and processing equipment would be preferred. In return for your energy and effort we offer job security, opportunities for advancement and the opportunity to work on modern equipment to further develop your skills. We offer a relaxed country lifestyle with the benefit of being close to a number of recreational facilities and just a short drive to the nearest major regional city. For further information email jobs@hazeldenes.com.au. Previous applicants should not re-apply. Interested? Please forward your application to jobs@hazeldenes.com. au or post to HR Department, Hazeldene’s Chicken Farm, PO Box 1147, Kangaroo Flat 3555. Applications close: Friday 22 July, 2016. Hazeldene’s are an EO employer

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Don’t get played by scammers THE ATO has reminded taxpayers be alert to scammers impersonating taxation officials demanding iTunes gift cards as a form of tax debt payment. Asistant Commissioner Janine Clark said that based on recent reports made to the ATO, iTunes gift cards were part of new tactic being used by fraudsters. By April this year more than 8692 phone scam reports were received in relation to the fake ATO tax debt scams with 58 reports mentioning the scammer demanding payment by iTunes. Unfortunately 26 people needlessly payed $174,830 to fraudsters. “In many cases, scammers request payments that are either non-existent or unexpected,” Ms Clarke said. By the time these scams are reported the cards have already been on-sold or redeemed by the scammers. “The scammers don’t need the actual physical card. They just need the gift card number, which they get victims to read over the phone.” Ms Clark said the ATO has recently received reports of not only iTunes cards, but also pre-paid Visa gift cards purchased from supermarkets and department stores.

“What we’re most concerned about is that vulnerable Australians who have little interaction with us are not only being led to believe this is a legitimate request for payment from the ATO but they are giving out personal information such as their tax file number.” Provision of personal information to an unauthorised person opens up further opportunity for identity theft and fraud. “We will never request the payment of a tax debt via gift or prepaid cards such as iTunes and Visa cards. “Nor will we ask for direct credit to be paid to a personal bank account. “And if the person calling you is rude and aggressive, threatening police or legal action if you don’t do something immediately – it’s not the ATO. “If you do have a debt, we would have written to you first. If we do ring you, our staff will identify themselves and let you know how you can call us back. “If you think you’ve been scammed or would like to confirm the legitimacy of an ATO call or letter, phone us on 1800 008 540,” Ms Clark said.

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JORDAN RAMAGE LANDSCAPING For all Outdoor Improvements Ph 0434 933 277

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BATHROOM RENOVATIONS Complete bathroom makeovers & alterations. 34 yrs exp by qual tradesman. Servicing Bendigo - Castlemaine & surrounding districts. FREE Quote phone Rod Cox 0419 267 672 or 4406 6019.

LAWN Mowing - Edges trimmed, grass removed Handyman Repairs, Rubbish Removal, Ride on Mowing also avail. From $35 p/hour Ph Tony 0412 824 690 LAWNS, TREES, HEDGES and shrubs cut and trimmed. Rubbish Removed, & Free quotes. Phone Ron 5446 9833

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Shooting for title glory

SHARPSHOOTER: Jeremy Kendle

By JOEL PETERSON

JEREMY Kendle is eyeing a SEABL title and is letting his blistering form do all the talking. T h e Bendigo Braves’ star import guard was this week named South East Australian Basketball League men’s player of the week after outstanding performances in back-to-back wins last weekend. He poured in an equal season high 34 points in Geelong last Friday, before besting that with 35 points, 10 rebounds, six assists and six steals in a Saturday night masterclass against Nunawading. Kendle leads the competition in scoring with 25.7 per game but he has also been a strong contributor to the Braves’ league-best

defence. Through Bendigo’s 18 games this season the Braves have gone a leaguebest 15-3, and both the team and its 28-year-old MVP candidate have surpassed even the loftiest of expectations. “We knew that coming into the season with all the new pieces on the team it would take some time to really start jelling,” he said. “What I’m most pleased with is how we keep getting better. It seems

This is a team that can win a championship like week by week, even if it’s small things that people on the outside don’t really see, we are seeing it within the locker room.” The Braves have bought into the defence-first mantra of coach Ben Harvey, and is only now starting to find its best on the offensive end – a scary proposition for opposition teams. “We knew if we played good defence and rebounded the ball then we

knew our offence would eventually start clicking,” he said. “It takes time, but that stuff works itself out. We said if we played good defence and played hard the offence would come, and it will continue to get better as long as we continue to trust each other.” Kendle expected it would eventually come together, and it has done so extremely effectively. “I knew we’d score points because we have a lot of talent, and guys who know the game. But would we be able to score efficiently, share the wealth and would everyone be placed in the right positions to be successful?” he said. “We have been patient, stuck with the game plan, and things are really starting to fall into place.” He has had plenty of setbacks along the journey, including several career-threatening foot injuries, but since making the move to Australia Kendle’s prospects have taken off just as he does flying to the rim for a trademark lay-up. He dominated the Queensland Basketball League last year and found himself on the fringe of an NBL roster spot. This year his SEABL form has him

in the same position, but he isn’t fretting about his next move. “I’d be lying if I said I don’t think about the NBL and my agent is in touch with those clubs, but at the same time I believe that all that is already mapped out, the man upstairs already has a plan for my career,” he said. “As long as I work hard, walk by faith and just have the hope that good things will happen, I believe that he’s working everything out for my good.” Despite a desire to play in Australia’s top professional league, Kendle’s immediate goal is crystal clear. “We just have to continue to stay hungry. At the end of the day, wins and losses don’t define success as much as what you do with the talent you have and how hard you work with it,” he said. “(Our record of) 15-3 is great, top of the ladder is great, but this is a team that can win a championship. “We have to continue to push, press forward and get better week by week to get to that goal.” The Braves have the weekend off before travelling to Tasmania next weekend, while the Lady Braves will aim to end a three-game slide against Geelong at Bendigo Stadium from 8pm on Saturday.

Glenn’s golden opportunity TRACK cycling star Glenn O’Shea will head to his second Olympic Games in August as part of the Australian endurance lineup that will chase gold on the boards in Brazil. O’Shea, Jack Bobridge, Sam Welsford, Callum Scotson, Alex Edmondson and Michael Hepburn comprise the six-man track endurance squad. O’Shea was listed to compete in only the omnium after winning silver at the London Olympics as part of the team pursuit lineup that will attempt to reclaim gold from Great Britain. The 2012 final was one of the highlights of the London games, with the host nation’s lineup

of Geraint Thomas and Perter Kennaugh (both currently competing in the Tour de France), Ed Clancy and Steven Burke winning in world record time. The former Bendigo Sports Star of the Year and omnium world champion will focus his energy toward his pet event after finishing fifth in London four years ago. “Overall, we are very excited about the quality of talent we’ve selected across the entire Australian Olympic Cycling team, and within each of the four disciplines,” Cycling Australia high performance manager Kevin Tabotta said. “Our high performing

Olympians bring leadership and a steadying influence in a high stress environment to the first timers who bring that incredible enthusiasm and energy to their first big event.” O’Shea will come up against a loaded omnium field including “the Manx Missile” Mark Cavendish, who this week claimed two of the opening three stages at the Tour de France. Australia’s star of the track, Anna Meares, was named captain of the Aussie Olympic outfit that will head to Rio and will carry the flag at the opening ceremony. The 2016 Rio Olympics begin on Friday, August 5 and conclude on August 21.

Scorpions sting Blues EPSOM has emerged as the team to beat in the Bendigo Amateur Soccer League’s top competitions with thumping wins in both the men’s and women’s championships last week. The Scorpions took on Strathdale in a top of the table clash in the men’s championship and romped to a 4-0 win to take top spot off the Blues. Both sides went a man down in the first half but Epsom had a 2-0 lead just after the half hour mark and when Adam Dwyer added a second eight minutes after the interval the result was sealed.

The 4-0 win was thoroughly bested by the women’s championship team who continued their undefeated start to the season with a 13-1 win over Strathdale. Tara Thomas netted five goals and Caitlin Green added four as Epsom topped 60 goals for the year. Strathdale’s aim to bounce back begins when its sides meet Echuca Moama this weekend, while Epsom faces another traditional powerhouse in Eaglehawk. Golden City tackles Colts United and Spring Gully meets Swan Hill in the women’s championship, but has the bye in the men’s draw.

TOUGH GOING: The Fighting Miners suffered another close loss last weekend. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Defence strong in narrow loss THE Bendigo Fighting Miners travel to Eltham this weekend after enduring a bruising encounter against Geelong last Saturday in a physical, low scoring affair. Bendigo scored the only try of the game but conceded four penalty goals to Geelong, most of which came from infractions at the breakdown. Prop Jesse Tuitupou opened the scoring for the Miners when he crashed over

the Geelong line in the 12th minute after concerted pressure from the hosts. Geelong took full control for the remainder of the half and they took their chances when they arose to hold a 6-5 lead into half time. While Bendigo’s defence held Geelong tryless the mistakes cost them dearly and saw Bendigo squander away any chance at victory. Among the better players

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QEO to host women’s footy first UNDEFEATED and atop the Victorian Women’s Football league table, then Bendigo Thunder have had even more reason to smile this week in the build up to yet another first for the club. Tomorrow night the Thunder will run out onto the Queen Elizabeth Oval under lights for the first time against Deer Park, chasing a 10th straight win. The match was relocated from Kangaroo Flat and has had Thunder players abuzz with the opportunity to play under lights

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and on game days.” Last week the team coasted to a ninth straight win in the VWFL premier division competition, continuing their undefeated start to the year with a 10.14.74 – 1.2.8 win. Key forward Bella Ayre booted three first half goals on her way to four for the game, while on-ballers Paige Conder, Leah French and Emma Grant were all strong contributors. Bendigo will welcome back forward Erin Ross for Saturday’s game but may be without tough half forward Hayley Trevean, who took a series of heavy knocks in the thumping win over Eastern and underwent a fitness test at training on Wednesday. “The girls are really hoping that we can show everyone that comes up to the QEO on Saturday night that they can really

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HAPPY COACH: Cherie O’Neill in a showcase fixture at the best facility in the region. The game follows a Bendigo Football Netball League clash between South Bendigo and Sandhurst, who have both thrown their support behind the game, and will also feature a half time match between Strathfieldsaye and St Killians/St Peters youth girls teams. It is not the first time the club has played on the hallowed QEO turf, but the Thunder has never before played for premiership points at home under lights. “We are really pleased with how the girls are travelling, they are finding things to improve on every week after the games and every game they get that bit better,” coach Cherie O’Neill said. “I think the young players in the group inspire the others and we have great leaders, there is a really good feeling at training

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play footy and that it is an exciting game to watch,” O’Neill said. “It has been the talk of the club for the past few weeks, so hopefully we can get plenty of people to come along and get behind the girls and we can play an attacking brand of footy and link up well on the big ground.” O’Neill is not the only one hoping a big crowd turns out to brave the chilly conditions on Saturday night, with number one ticket holder Lisa Chesters extending the call this week. “There has never been a better time to get involved with women’s footy, as participation numbers increase and the AFL looks to launch a National Women’s League in 2017,” she said. “It’s really important we as a city get behind the Bendigo Thunder. This team is a real asset to our city and I am very proud to be a part of it.” First bounce in the clash is at 5pm on Saturday and entry is free.

HIGHFLYER: Tom Toma rises above the pack. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Square stars get Vic Country call-up GOLDEN Square will be without three key players in its top-of-the-table clash with Strathfieldsaye this week with Tom Toma, Chris Ryan and Jack Geary set to represent Vic Country against Vic Metro at Mernda’s Waterview Reserve. The trio impressed in interleague competition for Bendigo in its win over Gippsland, and have all displayed sparkling form in Golden Square’s charge to the top of the BFNL table after 10 rounds.

Geary suffered a heavy concussion last time out against Gisborne and will have to prove his fitness to play, but the versatile Ryan and electric Toma will both line up. Toma’s star has risen since crossing from Cohuna last year and he became a bona fide gun during the BFNL finals last year with several eye-catching displays, earning him more midfield time this year. Ryan joined Square from Labrador and has proved he is equally adept

at either end of the ground, kicking seven goals against Gisborne after being a defensive mainstay for much of the season. After niggling injuries in recent years, Geary is back to his trailblazing best having taken on the captaincy at Square this year. Former Bendigo Gold captain Steven Stroobants will play for Vic Country while former Michelsen medallist Wayne Schultz will play for Vic Metro. Preceding Sunday’s senior clash, Vic Country’s

under-19 side will take on its VAFA equivalent. Castlemaine’s Kalan Huntly was named as an emergency for the U19s and may miss a crucial BFNL clash against Kyneton on Saturday. Sunday’s games at Mernda begin with the U19s at 11.15am, before the senior game at 2pm. Other round 11 BFNL matches see Sandhurst tackle South Bendigo, Maryborough travel to Eaglehawk and Gisborne host Kangaroo Flat.

Finals still in focus for Pioneers From Page 36 “To be around the mark for finals shows the kind of improvements the boys have made. We don’t judge it solely on that, but it probably shows to a lot of people outside the club that we are on the right track.” After the clash against top side Geelong on Sunday, Bendigo faces Oakleigh (seventh), North Ballarat (fifth), Western Jets (ninth) and Sandringham (second). Only fourth-placed Dandenong has a tougher last five games, playing the top three

sides along with Oakleigh and Western. Henderson is adamant his side has the quality to still push for a finals spot. “Getting those leaders back in is really important for us, and there’s no reason we would go into Sunday thinking we can’t win,” he said. “We want to play the game on our terms. There is no use going in thinking about how to react to them, if we control it early they will have to react to us.” Sunday’s game at the QEO starts at 1pm.

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THE Bendigo Pioneers will welcome back several key players ahead of a clash with TAC Cup ladder leaders Geelong Falcons at the QEO on Sunday. Vic Country representatives Joe Atley, Cooper Jones and Braidon Blake will all come back into the fold for Sunday’s game, as will Riley Saunders and Isaac Miller, while Kobe Mutch and Joe Brander will play for GWS in the NEAFL. The returning talent comes at the perfect time for the Pios (3-9, 10th), who are still very much in the hunt for finals action but face a tough last five games coming off a pair of close losses against the Western Jets and Calder Cannons. “We thought our last performance against Calder was solid and very gritty, we had a lot of bottom age boys in due to injury and guys playing rep footy and we were right in the match,” Pioneers coach Brett Henderson said. “The week before that against Western Jets we had chances to win and didn’t take them. We certainly think we have improved a lot, both from a results standpoint and with the development of our players.” The Pioneers have been one of the big improvers this season and are more than capable of playing a devastating brand of run-and-gun football. That energy and intensity has been very much hit or miss, oc-

casionally all in the one game. No side in the TAC Cup has conceded more six-goal quarters than the Pioneers (10), a statistic that has proved to be a barometer for their success – or lack thereof. In six of Bendigo’s nine losses this season it has conceded a quarter of six goals or more, while in two of their three wins it has scored at least six majors in a single quarter burst.

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