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Women show the way DON’T sweat the small stuff, have the courage to be kind, get involved if you see something that concerns you. These are messages three prominent Australian woman had for 145 Bendigo female secondary school students during the annual Women showing the Way forum. Nurse and West Australian of the year Anne Carey’s message to students is to be brave and be kind. Bendigo-raised social activist and author Tasneem Chopra reminded students to get involved if they see something they are concerned about. Ms Chopra writes and is active in areas of social justice, and calls on Australians to respect diversity and multiculturalism and be respectful. Bendigo Spirit star Kelsey Griffin said if she had to advise her 15-yearold self, she would say not to worry about having life figured out.
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THE issue of local multiculturalism continues to divide and infuriate City of Greater Bendigo councillors as two among them refuse to accept the city has a role in making new ethnically-diverse residents feel welcome. Councillors Helen Leach and Elise Chapman acknowledged during heated debate on Wednesday night before council endorsed a draft diversity inclusion plan, that they didn’t have the numbers to reject the strategy that encouraged
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multiculturalism. But it didn’t stop them labelling the plan racist, socially divisive and exclusive of local youth and residents. Councillors Peter Cox and James Williams described their arguments as ridiculous, outrageous and negative. Cr Leach said the plan, the result of a year’s work involving the council and 21 organisations, was causing
anger and division in the community and should be widely distributed so “the whole of Greater Bendigo is fully aware of the intentions”. “Many of these 142 actions, apart from... rejecting social cohesion, such as segregated swimming, reintroduction of skilled migration in an area of high unemployment, certain entitlements to some to the detriment of others, interfering in school programs with all-together-
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now, every day racism, that would divide our community and cause anger. In fact it already has,” Cr Leach said. Bendigo drew international media attention with anti-mosque protests less than a year ago. It is over a year since the council endorsed plans to build a mosque that opened the rift between councillors with different views on the matter, and led to allegations of con-
duct breaches that continue to dog the council today. The timing of the latest debate comes just days before Bendigo hosts a convention organised by local refugee advocates featuring vocal human rights advocate Julian Burnside QC as patron. Bendigo was found by an independent review to be one of the few Australian councils which did not have a cultural diversity plan, which is how it came about. But Cr Leach argued it was not a job for local government. Continued Page 3
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Buyers seek home boost MORE than 60 per cent of first home buyers believe greater government support would have encouraged them to put their foot on the property ladder sooner. The Mortgage Choice annual first home buyer survey shows that 64.4 per cent of first home buyers who purchased within the last 24 months would have bought sooner if they had received more financial assistance. When asked whether or not the current level of government support provided to first home buyers in their state was sufficient, 57.3 per cent of respondents said “no” Mortgage Choice chief executive officer John Flavell agreed with the majority of recent first home buyers and said the government should do more to help this home buyer segment achieve their property ownership goals. “Property prices continue to rise across most markets, which is putting first home buyers off,” he said. “Across Australia, there is only one capital city that doesn’t boast a median dwelling price above $400,000. “With that said, it is easy to see why so many first home buyers struggle to get a foot on the property ladder. “It is becomingly increasingly difficult for first home buyers to save the deposit they need in order to purchase a property worth hundreds of thousands of
narrow from a geographical perspective – take away New South Wales in particular, but also Victoria and the light is not so bright. You wouldn’t want anything to happen that derailed confidence in these two markets.”
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dollars. Worse still, it is widely expected that low rates will continue to keep heat in the property market, causing property prices to grow even more over the coming months and years.” Mr Flavell said it was time for the government to act and do something before home ownership stops being the great Australian dream and becomes the unattainable dream. According to the survey, 47.4 per cent of respondents would like to see stamp duty fees abolished for first home buyers, while a further 35.5 per cent said they would like to see grants for established properties re-introduced. AUSTRALIAN Bureau of Statistics building approvals measure increased in July 2016 following two months of decline.
Housing Industry Association chief economist Dr Harley Dale said a rise of 23.4 per cent in approvals for “other dwellings” in July 2016 took new building approvals component within a whisker of its cyclical peak of 11,572 reached in May 2015. “That drove the headline 11.3 per cent rise in total seasonally adjusted building approvals,” Dr Dale said. “Looking through the inevitable monthly volatility, both ABS building approvals and HIA new home sales are signalling some further growth in ‘multi-unit’ construction, but a gradual decline in detached house building. “There is some further spark to semi-detached/townhouse dwellings - this is a market to keep a positive eye on. “The short term horizon is
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Organics rollout hits home
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THE environmental benefits of separating organic waste will be undeniable, according to the City of Greater Bendigo, and the gains could be calculable by Christmas. As the council prepares to begin its organics pick-up service on Monday, the manager of the project has described the city as bold for tackling organics waste, the “prickly pear” of recycling. Simultaneously, the council is getting an idea of how much organics recycling is already happening in Bendigo. As of this week, 3700 households had applied for exemptions,
and 1800 had been approved. Waste services manager Natasza Purser said given organic waste accounted for half of rubbish, the benefits of separating and keeping food waste out of landfill was “huge”, accounting for up to 12,000 tonnes a year in Bendigo. She hoped it would see the amount of recycled rubbish shoot from a mediocre 24 per cent as a proportion of total waste, to as high as 40 per cent. “Food waste is something we need to tackle because the environmental benefits are undeniable,” Ms Purser said, adding there was no template so councils around the world had to create one for their
own needs, often making it a issue for the too hard basket. She said the organics collection trucks belonging to contractor Four Seasons Waste had been inspected and approved to roll out on Monday. The last of about 40,000 green bins, caddies and bin liners were delivered to residents on Wednesday. The organics collection is arguably the biggest change for Bendigo residents since the start of recycling and Ms Purser said she was expecting mistakes including contamination of waste with plastic bags. “We will keep trying to put the information out about what can
and cannot go in the organics bin,” she said. There were points in the transition where the waste could be checked for contamination, and corrected. The final destination for Bendigo’s organics waste is the new Biomix composting company near Stanhope, north east of the city. Criticism of Biomix has included that it operates on a temporary permit issued by the Environmental Protection Agency. But Ms Purser said the company met all approvals to accept waste and turn it into compost. The council has also been criticised for failing to include business-
es in the organics collection, which would make a big impact in reducing waste going into landfill. Ms Purser said it was a case of one step at a time, but the council was already building business studies for local cafes and restaurants to be included in the pick up. She said it would entail more regular collections, potentially daily, but the terms of the Four Seasons contract would enable such a service. Her message to residents in the first weeks of the organics collection was to stop and “have a think about what you are putting in the organics bin”. 4Glanville Page 18
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All smiles: Ruby Walker and her Strath Village IGA team. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN
Ruby signs off on a lifetime of work IN her time in the industry, there isn’t much that Strath Village IGA’s Ruby Walker hasn’t seen or heard. An eventful 22 years at the Strath Village store draw to a close today, as Ruby greets her last customers and makes her last sale after spending 35 years in supermarkets. In a career that began in 1969 at the then Stonemans on Pall Mall, Ruby has had young children telling their parents they want to go to “Ruby’s store”, encountered puzzling behaviour of shoplifters and shoppers alike and seen con-
stant changes in technology. While plenty has changed since prices were written on individual items and she had to memorise the store’s weekly ads, Ruby’s passion for her work has hardly wavered. “You have your ups and downs, but I love my job. I’d say 95 per cent of my working life I have really enjoyed,” she said this week. “I’ll miss the camaraderie with my team. I’ve always had a good team and if you have that then you are able to succeed. “And definitely my customers. Especially my elderly,
they’re the ones I’ll miss the most, as well as the people who I have seen grow up and start families just by them shopping over the years.” Some of the relationships she has built have been extremely close. In some cases she has almost been an extension of the family. “People would probably tell me things they wouldn’t tell their own families,” she said. “Sometimes I think ‘oh, do I need to know this?’ But earning that trust and having that relationship is wonderful.”
She may finish work on Friday but she will have plenty to keep herself busy. Ruby’s plans for the early stages of her retirement revolve around catching up with her family and supporting her beloved South Bendigo Football Netball Club. “I’ll be at the footy during the finals supporting South, we will certainly be helping around the club in finals,” she said. “I’ll be busy, but I will really miss work. The people, the team. I don’t know how I’ll feel after Friday, but I know that I will miss the people dearly.”
“It is not council’s business to coerce citizens at their expense, especially when these same people are struggling, they are struggling financially, Mr Mayor, and I think this is an insult to those poor people, it is not necessary. At best it is a waste of resources when many of our residents can no longer afford the rates on their family home,” she said. Cr Chapman said she agreed with Cr Leach’s sentiments, adding “this city will have a cultural diversity and inclusion plan, there is nothing I can do to stop it, clearly there are numbers around the table that will adopt it”. “I think that if we treated a lot of our, for example, youth or a lot of others in our community with this amount of love, this amount of doing things maybe, we would not have the health issues or anything else,” Cr Chpman said. Cr Peter Cox said making a link between the plan and poverty was “ridiculous” and “outrageous”. “Two councillors might be saying they are against multiculturalism but this plan, this council, state and federal governments, most of our highest profile personalities around Australia and most major companies support multiculturalism,” he said. Incumbent councillors had agreed to a plan budget of $42,000 in the 2016-17 financial year and further costs had to be approved by newly elected councillors after the October elections. Cr James Williams said he was dismayed at the Cr Leach’s negative response to the plan. “I am just amazed anyone could talk so negatively against what is a very good and worthwhile plan,” he said. “Those people come here to treat us as doctors, and save our lives, and drive our taxis, work in our farms, as we did before them, I think 95 per cent of us come from overseas originally. “Our background is no different from what theirs has been. “And yes, we do ask them to leave behind some of their, I guess, cultural understandings but we also want to embrace those things that add the rich value to the diversity of our life and lifestyle here in Australia.”
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Fresh market for exports
Hazeldene’s Chicken Farm is taking its fresh chicken products to more of the world by expanding its export business into the lucrative Hong Kong market. After years of selling frozen products to Hong Kong, the Philippines, Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea, Hazeldene’s is now exporting fresh products from its Lockwood operation to Hong Kong several times a week in order to meet growing demand. Executive director John Hazeldene said the company was starting to reap the rewards of building relationships and contacts throughout Asia. “The quality of our product is drawing plenty of attention and we are creating a highly sought af-
ter brand position in Hong Kong,” he said. “While exports currently make up only a small portion of our overall sales, we are keen to expand this section of the business rapidly over the next five years.” Mr Hazeldene said it was important for the company to do plenty of ground work now in building capabilities, gaining accreditations and fine tuning logistics to prepare accordingly. He said recent Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) negotiated by the federal government had encouraged Hazeldene’s to pursue export markets more aggressively. “These FTAs may open up areas that we have not had direct access to previously,” Mr Hazeldene said. “We are very optimistic they will lead to strong opportunities
for growth. “Australia has a reputation for growing high quality fresh food – we pride ourselves on producing the best chicken in the country so a growing export market will enhance both our and Australia’s reputation.”
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Hazeldene’s is the biggest private employer in Bendigo with 770 employees and more than 800 contractors, most from the Bendigo area. The business has been operating for more than 60 years, and processes up to 680,000 chickens a week at Lockwood, with breed-
The success of a trial solar energy project at the company’s Bedrock Farm last year has led to more panels being installed at Hazeldene’s hatchery, expected to produce 30 per cent of the hatchery’s power needs and to provide carbon savings of 15,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide a year.
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NBN rollout lines up Bendigo suburbs gional competitors. Bendigo is one of the last regional cities in Victoria to get broadband coverage. On Wednesday, NBN Co Victorian spokesman Michael Moore said the company hoped local residents would have service early in 2017. “We have got 10 to 15 nodes in place over the last couple of weeks,” he said.
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“We are starting in East Bendigo in the north and down to Spring Gully in the south and we are also working in Kangaroo Flat. “We think if it all goes to plan, we should be able to start offering people a service by January or February next year, which is great, and we expect to have the whole of Bendigo, which is about
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CENTRAL Victoria will once again be at increased risk of grassfire this season, with late spring drying offering the potential to escalate bushfire behaviour in forested areas in late summer. The region is among those at the highest risk level, in both grass and bush areas. The Southern Australia Seasonal Bushfire Outlook released this week is used by fire authorities and emergency agencies to make strategic decisions about bushfire preparedness. Developed by the Bureau of Meteorology in conjunction with fire and land managers, the seasonal outlook predicts Victoria’s bushfire season to start later than in previous years with the potential for fire risk to increase in January and February. Above average winter and spring rainfall combined with warmer temperatures is likely to result in extensive grass growth in the urban interface, increasing the risk of grassfire. Emergency management commissioner Craig Lapsley said fire preparedness would need to focus on central and western Victoria including the urban interface areas. “With increased rain and higher temperatures leading to considerable grass growth it will be critical for people
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Epsom school plans stalled THE City of Greater Bendigo has put on hold Epsom Primary School plans to build a new $5.7 million new school, advanced designs for which students have already seen. Councillors agreed on Wednesday night to investigate whether the 135-year-old red brick building that forms the entrance to the Howard Street school could be saved and incorporated into the design. And they questioned why the heritage value of the building had not been raised as an issue at planning meetings for the new school which would have included Bendigo East MP Jacinta Allan and Education Department officials. Cr Peter Cox said council’s hand had been forced to seek
an interim heritage overlay for the building and four elm trees on the site because it had only 15 days to respond to the Department of Education’s application to demolish the building. “Considering the building was built in 1881, it was important to have some consideration of its heritage value and whether it should be demolished,” Cr Cox said. Councillor Rod Campbell said the interim heritage overlay put on the new school project on hold until the heritage value could be evaluated because “once they have gone, you don’t get them back again”. But councillor Elise Chapman said the building was long and narrow and unsuit-
able in modern school, open plan design. She said it was small, even for its existing use an a reception area and would be expensive to maintain. The cost of maintenance would be ongoing and would take money away from the new project. Education minister James Merlino and Ms Allan presented the designs, virtual and paper versions, to students less than three weeks ago. They announced the new building would replace existing portable classrooms. The new facilities feature open plan classrooms, new staff and administration facilities, art spaces, a library, multipurpose rooms, a netball court and new outdoor areas.
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Pool contract fixed up By SHARON KEMP
THE City of Greater Bendigo has grabbed the opportunity to secure a fixed cost contract to manage the Kangaroo Flat aquatic centre under construction. Belgravia Leisure, the Melbourne-based company that operates five pools in Bendigo, beat out Bendigo Regional YMCA and the Richmond Football Clubowned Aligned Leisure to fit out manage the $31 million Kangaroo Flat aquatic centre that is due to be completed by end of next year. City of Greater Bendigo councillors had a final opportunity on Wednesday night to award the contract
before the council moved into caretaker mode before October elections. Council officers recommended the contract be awarded in time to give the
contract, it has promised not pass on to the council any cost overruns it may suffer in operating the centre but it will share half of any money in years when it betters the
We know what we are going to pay out new manager a say in construction and design. Belgravia Leisure will spend $1.03m fitting out Kangaroo Flat centre, including gym and pool equipment wellness centre items, information technology, floor coverings and cafe equipment. During the three-year
fixed sum cost. Councillors lamented swimming pools were expensive to run. It will be paying Belgravia $1.6m to run six aquatic facilities in the financial year 2017-18. “It is clear Belgravia got the contract because it could guarantee us a three-year
lump sum price,” said councillor Peter Cox. “In other words, we know what we are going to pay out.” Belgravia will also continue to operate Bendigo Aquatic Centre, Brennan Park Swimming Pool, Heathcote Swimming Pool, Kangaroo Flat Swimming Pool until it is closed when the new centre opens, Marong Swimming Pool, and the Long Gully Splash Park. The Golden Square swimming pool, which is run by volunteers, will also close at the end of next year. Councillors said they would meet with the organising committee to discuss its decommissioning. TRIBUTE: Daryl McClure OAM
Leisure projects secure approval CONTRACTS worth more than $8 million for sports and leisure projects were endorsed by the City of Greater Bendigo on Wednesday night, the last opportunity before council elections next month. There was little criticism in debate about awarding tenders to construct the beginning stages of redevelopment of the Bendigo Tennis Centre and the Bendigo Botanic Gardens at White Hills. Councillors noted the plans for both projects had suffering some cuts to bring them within budget. In the end, local building outfit Nicholson Construction won the $3.8m contract to build a new clubhouse, standardise courts, upgrade changing facilities and improve the grounds and car-
park at the Bendigo Tennis Centre on Nolan Street. The Victorian government contributed $2.4m, the council $1m and Tennis Australia and the Bendigo Tennis Association pitched in $600,000. BTA is awaiting a decision due this month by the federal government’s Stronger Regions Fund on its application for a further $2m which will pay for a new grandstand. Work will start at the centre in November following the WM Loud International tournament and courts will be completed by March 30 in time for the annual Easter Tournament. Council officers noted if the contract had not been awarded on Wednesday, it would be late November before new councillors would
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get a look at it. By that stage, the contractor was within its rights to revise the price. The timing was the same for the $4.1m contract awarded to Ace Landscaping Services to build a significant extension to the gardens east of Bendigo Creek. “This area is intended to act as botanic gardens proper and as such will hold impor-
tant botanic collections and requires significant maintenance inputs,” council officers wrote. For councillor Lisa Ruffell, the contract is the culmination of eight year’s planning and work, supported by consecutive councils and the Friends of the Bendigo Botanic Gardens. “I am so excited,” she said.
Plan on hold THE quest to identify and then implement a fitting tribute to former Greater Bendigo mayor, state MP and Bendigo Weekly cofounder, Daryl McClure OAM, will continue, despite a motion seeking support for the concept failing at this week’s City of Greater Bendigo council meeting. The motion put forward by Eppalock Ward councillor Helen Leach that council approve the concept of a memorial in Rosalind Park to honour Mr McClure was not supported by any other councillor, but Greater Bendigo mayor Rod Fyffe yesterday said discussions were continuing. Cr Fyffe said council would continue to work through the proposal with Mr McClure’s family, adding Heritage Victoria approval would eventually be needed should agreement
be reached to locate any memorial or tribute in the Rosalind Park precinct. Mr McClure passed away in March 2015 and he was widely recognised as a proud Bendigo resident and community champion. He was also awarded a posthumous Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) earlier this year for his service to the Bendigo community. During his career, the former state parliamentarian, councillor and mayor played an integral role in saving Bendigo’s heritage trams and in the formation of the Bendigo Trust. Mr McClure’s regard for the city’s unique heritage saw him become a central figure in the eventual purchase of the Central Deborah Mine before it was opened for public tours, and saving the iconic Shamrock Hotel.
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BENDIGO’S central business district could be on the verge of a new period of growth and change, underpinned by recognition of its major assets and appropriate infill development. City of Greater Bendigo consultant architect Don Goldsworthy OAM told an audience at the Bendigo Writers Festival during August that Bendigo was acknowledged as a fantastic place to work, live and play, but there was a risk if the city did not respect its heritage, it will not respect the town or the community that makes the town. He said planning aspirations would assist in crafting and carefully promoting Bendigo and its growth in the future. “Fortunately, the legacy we have been given and that Bendigo has respected, is the European character that sets it aside nationally and internationally,” he said. Mr Goldsworthy said Bendigo needs to create a city of innovation and cultural depth, which is very current. He spoke of the need for social opportunity and affordable housing that provides people with a lifestyle they are proud of and does not promote segregation of the rich and the poor, and added while we must respect our past, all new buildings should be contemporary. “Good urban design and good urban planning are needed to ensure this… and an action plan to deliver.” Mr Goldsworthy said Bendigo
pression of what we want to do in the rest of the city,” he said. “That action is about to start. The city has placed the Mining Exchange in structurally good repair and presented it back to the private owner and that transition has taken place and work is about to commence.”
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PLANNING FOCUS: The CBD could be a growth hotspot. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN must recognise that growth is continuing, and manage that growth in the context of supporting development in a contemporary way without compromising the structure of the city and the inherent things that we all value. He said when planning the current mall, the council of the day looked at three options – open it to traffic, create a semi mall or maintain the status quo. “Council at the time, on the basis of the support of the retail traders, opted for the third option,” Mr Goldsworthy said. He said planners had offered an
option to build some connectivity across from Allan’s Walk to Killians Walk, and he believed those options were still up for further consideration. The acclaimed architect said connectivity between the two walks was vital to the regeneration and the re-ownership of those two parts of the CBD. Mr Goldsworthy also talked up the potential of the Bendigo Mining Exchange building currently awaiting refurbishment from its new owners, describing it as a hidden gem. “And that linkage in the vertical and linear, when that’s eventually open to the public, that will be an ex-
Mr Goldsworthy said the evolution and the re-establishment of the core of the city was predicated on the critical mass. Strategic planner Trevor Budge said there are moves afoot to establish a greater education sector presence in the heart of the city, a move which he supports, and one which could help bring more people into the centre of the city. Mr Budge said there were about 700 residents living in and around city centre, but the city’s own Residential Strategy calls for up to 3000 people to live in the CBD. “The problem we have got though, and we’ve got about a dozen active proposals and things under construction, but the danger is that what we will build is a whole lot of $600, 700, 800,000 dollar apart-
ments,” he said. “We’ve been working over the past couple of months with one of the institutions, and it looks like we might end getting a very large supply of social affordable housing for a site in the city centre which I think will make a big difference.” He said Bendigo also needed to consider the way the city has evolved in its centre, and talked up the importance of institutional anchors such as the railway station, art gallery, Shamrock Hotel, Ulumbarra Theatre and the library that should all still exist in 100 years. Mr Budge said Bendigo needed to build the city around these and other anchors, adding the new Bendigo hospital site, Rosalind Park and the old post office building as further examples. The Mining Exchange will also become an institutional anchor, he said, adding that once people see this revealed they will be amazed and will never want to see it demolished. Bendigo’s new library building was cited as a good example of how a contemporary building can sit within urban space, respect its neighbour – the town hall, and provide a “very comfortable and meaningful space for citizens both internally and externally”. Mr Budge said change needs people to come along. “We’ve given everybody the vote and a much better education, I think I am constantly knocked over by the abilities and the capacities and energies in the community and I think we’ve got to embrace it a lot more.”
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to puppies (5973 and 518 state-wide), 30 related to cats and 5 to kittens (1374 and 317 state-wide) and 61 were related to horses (2020 state-wide). Issues reported in Greater Bendigo included 111 concerns about
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hygiene, grooming and housing conditions (3599 across Victoria), 113 reports of underweight animals (3293 across Victoria), 57 issues involving sick and injured animals not receiving vet treatment (2509 across Victoria), 96 reports of animals with insufficient food, 80 with insufficient water and 87 with insufficient
shelter (2175, 2230 and 1175 across the state), 62 abandoned animals (1554 state-wide) and there were 35 reported concerns about animals being beaten or wounded (1345 across Victoria). “Even one cruelty issue is one too many, yet the number of reports we receive is steadily increasing every year,” Dr Walker said. “We know that the community is becoming more concerned about animal welfare - which may be part of the reason for the continued rise in report numbers.” An internal review into the RSPCA is due to deliver its final report some time in September. The review has been led by former Victoria Police chief commissioner Neil Comrie.
Kick start for pavilion extension SPRING GULLY United Soccer Club is kicking goals on and off the pitch, with works beginning on the club’s pavilion extension this week. The club is constructing female changerooms for the growing number of juniors and senior women playing the sport, as well as increased storage space and referee rooms. The Reds field teams in senior and junior divisions, with as many as 400 players across all grades using the facility of a weekend. Spring Gully is funding $27,000 of the project, with the remaining $358,000 coming from the City of Greater Bendigo and the state government’s 2015/16 Community Facility Fund. The construction of a pathway from the pavilion to the car parking at the ground will also be constructed. “Spring Gully Soccer Club has more than 400 players and the two existing change rooms are at capacity, with eight teams competing for space on game day,” mayor
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NATIONAL Party MP Luke O’Sullivan was thwarted this week for a third time from having his appointment to replace Damian Drum in the Victorian Upper House ratified. Mr O’Sullivan told the Bendigo Weekly he was in a holding pattern, unable to employ staff, set up an office or get an email address while Premier Daniel Andrews refused to call a joint parliamentary sitting. He argued in MelFUNERALS & bourne’s Supreme Court last Friday that Mr AndrewsPRE was- PAID FUNERALS in breach of the constitution sion of Labor upper house for refusing to hold the sit- leader Gavin Jennings is ting which would formally overturned or lapses in Noendorse his appointment. vember. The case is due to be Mr Jennings declined to heard on September 27. produce government docuAn upper house motion ments on request and was
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A cause close to home STUDENTS at Bendigo Special Developmental School are getting into the swing of finals football this week, donning the attire of their favourite AFL or local side for its annual Footy Colours Day. The school has held the event since 1996, and in recent years has raised money and awareness for the Fight Cancer Foundation, a cause close to many of those at the school. Bendigo SDS physiotherapist Megan Turton’s son Ethan underwent a
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A very special office A GROUP of Bendigo cyclists’ fundraising efforts have helped the Very Special Kids organisation establish an office in Bendigo. Very Special Kids will officially open their new premises in the Long Gully Neighbourhood Centre today, offering local children living with lifethreatening conditions and their families much-needed support. The Bendigo office, which will cost upwards of $100,000 per year to operate, has been made possible by Gandel Philanthropy’s major grant of $180,000 over three years and the fundraising achieve-
HIGH ACHIEVERS: Erin Wild and Eliza Wallace.
Gymnasts take the floor BENDIGO aerobic gymnasts are preparing for an upcoming national championship event to be held in Bendigo later this month. Lucy Membrey and Eliza Sabaliauskas have both been selected in the Victorian state team in aerobic gymnastics and will compete at the National Clubs Carnival in Bendigo later this month. Lucy, aged 14, is an experienced dancer and gymnast who only recently decided to turn her hand to aerobic gymnastics. While teammate Eliza, who competes with the prestigious Loreto in Toorak, has also experienced a wealth of recent success, including gold at the state championships held in mid-August. Both girls train with the Belle Etudes school in Bendigo. Lucy made a successful debut with only a few weeks of training before the state championships, achieving a third place in the tightly contested level four Intermediate Individual Female division. At this year’s National Clubs Carnival, Gymnastics Australia has added to the program with seven gymsports taking part in this year’s competition. Aerobics and TeamGym will be joining the men’s and women’s artistic, rhythmic, trampoline and acrobatic gymnastics competitions. The new FreeG program will be launched, and organisers will feature displays, offer come and try sessions, as well as having Australia’s top men’s artistic athletes competing across the premium sessions. The opening ceremony on Friday, September 16 will feature displays from Belle Etudes followed by the men’s Artistic Gymnastics Junior International Trial. Over the event’s 10 days, Bendigo’s Ulumbarra Theatre, the Flora Hill Stadium and Bendigo Stadium will play host to Australia’s best young talent as they compete for a place on the Australian team to take part in the Austria Future Cup in December. Bella Etudes athletes have also enjoyed success at prestigious events in recent times, with the trio of Hayley Burton, Sabaliauskas and Alex Liacos competing at the Federation of Sport Aerobics and Fitness National Championships in Brisbane, where they followed up a state titles bronze with a fourth place in the Senior National Sport Aerobics Team division. Hayley also claimed a bronze medal in the International Senior Grande Aerobic Teams Final alongside five team mates. The National Clubs Carnival starts in Bendigo on Friday, September 16.
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ments of the Bendigo Tour of Tasmania cycling group, who raised more than $100,000 from a charity auction night and the subsequent gruelling ride across Tasmania during February. Family support practitioner Vanessa Bleier has a permanent local base to support 27 families in the Greater Bendigo community who are caring for children with life-threatening conditions. Prior to the opening of the office, these families had been serviced from Very Special Kids’ Ballarat office. The opening of the Bendigo office has allowed Very Special Kids to increase serv-
ices to these families including counselling for all members of a family, peer networking and group therapy programs, bereavement support and access to Very Special Kids Hospice in Melbourne for respite and end-of-life care. Very Special Kids also hopes to reach more families in the region, estimating there could be as many as 50 additional families in greater Bendigo in need of its services. The Watson family from Junortoun is one of the families who are receiving muchneeded care through the opening of a local office. Sixyear-old Hamish Watson has
an extremely rare genetic condition called Adenylosuccinate Lyase (AdsL) Deficiency. Only six cases of the condition have been reported in Australia and only 60 cases worldwide. His brother William, who also had the same condition, died in July at the age of nine. Vanessa is supporting his parents Natalie and Brian Waston through the grief of losing William and continuing to care for Hamish. The official office opening recognises the important contributions from the community that has resulted in increasing localised care for these Bendigo families.
Carry on biking By HELEN CRONIN
SO you’ve been thinking about riding to work or using your bike for small shopping trips? Transforming your bike from a weekend show pony into weekday work horse depends on its ability to carry stuff and there are all sorts of clever ways to do it. The simplest load carrier is a backpack or courier-style bag.
Once you have a rack fitted to your bike, you have all sorts of options. Sling it over your shoulders and you’re away: no extra equipment or special fittings needed. You want to take care that your backpack or bag is secure and can’t swing around and knock you off balance. The trouble with backpacks is they tend to leave a damp patch on your shirt – not a good look when you arrive at work. You’re also limited by how much weight you can comfortably carry. It’s time to make your bike do some work and for that you need a rack. Make sure you choose
FULLY LOADED: Bikes can carry a variety of goods. one that’s capable of carrying the sort of weight you have in mind. This is especially important if you want to take a small passenger to day care in a kiddy seat. Once you have a rack fitted to your bike, you have all sorts of options. Rack top bags are designed to sit securely on your bike and come off easily at the end of your journey – either with Velcro straps or a base that slides into a channel. If that’s not big enough, a rear basket will take a handbag and lunchbox, backpack, shopping bags or small adventurous animals who are willing to sit still. Like rack-top bags, some baskets are designed to slide along a channel in the rack, so you can use them as a shopping basket as well. Need more carrying capacity? Panniers will give you lots
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Friday, September 2, 2016 – Bendigo Weekly Fortuna clarification An article in last week’s Bendigo Weekly relating to an upcoming fundraiser at historic Fortuna Villa, incorrectly stated that Dr Catherine Hamlin, renowned for her work with fistula patients in Ethiopia would be a guest of Fortuna’s owners, Paul and Lisa Banks at the September 11 event. The Weekly wishes to clarify that Dr Hamlin, the founder and director of Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia will not be attending the “High Tea for Hamlin” fundraiser, which will take place on Sunday, September 11 at 2pm. The event includes a fashion parade and door prizes, and bookings, which are essential, can be made by contacting Lisa at lisa@regionalreach.com or on 0429 397 551.
Garden on show GARDEN lovers are invited to attend this weekend’s Bendigo Native Flower Show, which will be held on Saturday, September 3 and Sunday, September 4, at Kangaroo Flat’s Rotary Gateway Park. The show will feature around 200 floral specimens of Australian native plants grown in the district. Admission to the show is $3, children free, with opening hours 9.30am to 4.30pm on both days.
Young achievers NOMINATIONS for the 2017 Victorian Young Achiever Awards are now being taken. The awards recognise outstanding contributions form young people across the state to their communities. Young people who have worked together to provide a service, program or project for young people that has resulted in positive, youthled changes, are encouraged to nominate for the awards. The awards are open to young people aged up to 29 years and are open to entrants from categories such as leadership, fashion, volunteering and the arts. One of the category winners will be declared the 2017 Victorian Young Achiever of the Year. Nominations close on December 1. Visit www.awardsaustralia.com to nominate.
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Scroll turns new page RURAL Australians for Refugee’s Jan Govett is evoking the red ribbon petition in 1853 that led to the Eureka Stockade to send a message to Canberra. She had the idea of making a scroll, having it signed by Australian councils that welcome refugees into their municipalities, sending it on a trip around Australia, and then taking it to Canberra during Refugee Week in June 2017. Ms Govett said it would send a message to Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to bring detainees on Nauru and Manus islands to settle in Australia, just as the 1853 petitioners called for fairness and eventually led to political change. “I would love to see it hanging up in parliament. There is currently widespread concern about refugees in Australia,” Ms Govett said. “Yet there is also widespread and genuine local government and community support for policies and programs that lead to the successful resettlement of refugees, and we want to remind the federal government of that.” She asked her ex-husband Max Govett, an experienced wood turner, to source red gum and create the handles of the scroll.
scroll up: Jan Govett and Max Govett with the scroll. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN Mr Govett is also in support of bringing detainees to Australia. Ms Govett said she sent to the call to 143 local governments that were officially Refugee Welcome Zones and had received
resounding support. The scroll will be launched by RAR, City of Greater Bendigo mayor Rod Fyffe and Mount Alexander shire mayor Christine Henderson at the Bendigo Town
Hall tomorrow at 4.30pm. It coincides with the weekend’s Rural Australians for Refugees national conference at St Andrews Church Hall in Myers Street.
Celebration getting better with age BENDIGO’s iconic Heritage Uncorked celebration of the region’s best wines will return to city streets in October. The winemakers of Bendigo create these unique and spectacular wine and food events to showcase the best of Bendigo wine, food and grand gold rush architecture. After cancelling last year’s Heritage Uncorked due to unrelated protests scheduled for the same weekend in the city, Bendigo Winegrowers Association president Wes Vine said this year’s events would offer patrons a new experience with the inclusion of the stately Fortuna Villa as the venue for the Heritage After Dark event on Friday, October 7. “Two wine events on one weekend that will showcase 16 wineries, more than 70 wines, nine venues and regionally inspired
food,” Mr Vine said. “Bendigo Heritage After Dark will be held at Fortuna Villa where patrons get to see inside the 146-year-old building while sampling our region’s fine wines and food.”
Mr Vine said Bendigo Heritage Uncorked, to be held on Saturday, October 8 was an event with a relaxing pace so patrons can easily stroll between eight venues in central Bendigo, sample wines and enjoy inspired food tasting plates. Bendigo Bank has come on board as principal sponsor of the event, with the organisation’s head of insurance, Richard Baker, describing Heritage Uncorked as a cornerstone of Bendigo’s event calendar that pumps thousands of dollars into the local economy. “And, just as importantly, it creates a showcase of the best of Bendigo’s wine and food industry – everyone is proud of Heritage Uncorked,” he said. Tickets are available from the Bendigo Visitor Centre on 1800 813 153 or at www. bendigotourism.com.
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The saga continues Further to my letter in the Bendigo Weekly August 19, I promised the Weekly readers an update on two issues. These are whether it is necessary to sign the statutory declaration to be granted a green organics exemption and whether body corporates are able to use common property to manage their green organics. Craig Niemann, CEO of the City of Greater Bendigo has confirmed that, at the organics management workshop held on February 22, the use of the statutory declaration was considered to be an important part of the exemption process. Not important enough though, to include it in the process that was voted in by councillors at the council meeting on March 2. Are our current councillors and senior council staff being honest, open and transparent in their decision making? When they choose to exclude a decision which they agree on and plan to enforce, from the public vote? A decision, that is the most controversial part of applying for the exemption. Andrea Metcalf, Whipstick Ward Candidate
A fairer society The perennial problem of the antisocial behaviour of a proportion of our Bendigo youth who congregate in the Hargreaves Mall cannot be approached solely as a law and order issue, and so it is fantastic to learn that the officers of Bendigo’s proactive policing unit are “spending time with them and talking to them and actually learning about them as people”. Young people who do not value themselves cannot value anything or anyone else. Complex and compounding personal issues of family breakdown and dysfunction, substance abuse, mental illness, poverty and educational disadvantage resulting in unemployment often underpins the social disengagement and undesirable behaviour we see in the mall. Personal responsibility certainly has a role to play, but there must be services and support for families and youth which foster and ensure a sense of belonging to, and valuing of community. More police reactively effecting more arrests cannot fix these problems which are common to many regional cities. Our society needs to be fairer
– we need to prioritise family and early childhood services, adolescent mental health services and alternative education and vocational training programs for young people who simply don’t fit the mould in terms of traditional mainstream schooling. Michelle Goldsmith, Whipstick Ward Candidate
Is Rod’s time up? In his third decade as a councillor Rod Fyffe should retire. I sincerely acknowledge Rod’s OAM, affability, backing of others’ ideas, four times mayor, long term art gallery donations and board membership, and his happy-snapping media hair. Rod recently stated in local media, “Greater Bendigo is a vibrant and dynamic community... from many different backgrounds. Our council should reflect that diversity.” Another councillor noted, “... because that becomes reflected in the council’s decision making.” Rod must turn those words into deeds. Rod has had his day, and now is part of the furniture. In my opinion he fails to demonstrate impartiality. He gives unquestioned support to certain special interest groups and senior officers over every-day residents’ interests, and evades when challenged. He supported six per cent rate rises, backed the mall disaster, opposed the independent review, hid behind others in the aquatic centre devastation, and backed the appallingly thought-through green bin introduction. I cannot identify one major idea or public analysis Rod initiated in recent years. He still displays an incapacity to assess major projects’ value for ratepayer dollars. He skates on thin surfaces. Someone passes their peak when they avoid contentious issues, disguise their principles, wait until the numbers go a particular way before declaring their hand, seek photo opportunities, rework set speeches rather than debate, or talk of an “exciting” future by ignoring past under-achievements. With little more to offer, or gain, Rod can leave with dignity. To become the longest serving councillor in the state would be an indulgence and not serve the City of Greater Bendigo well. Some will say I am harsh, but sometimes things need to be respectfully said. The role of council-
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lor is too important. Rod is hard not to like, but that does not mean he is now suitable to be a modern councillor. It’s time to replace Rod with an independent candidate from a different background with fresh ideas and skills. Could Rod be appointed the city’s ambassador? Ted Coleman, Bendigo
Lack of transparency? Sharon Kemp’s Bendigo Weekly, August 26 article – “Jury debates report” causes more concerns about the actual “intent” of such a group of 25 well-intentioned citizens randomly appointed to such a unique role within the City of Greater Bendigo. No surnames to be published hits home with the question – so what’s being hidden here? Then to read that the Bendigo Weekly were not permitted to attend the first meeting – very opaque for a supposedly transparent group that is at “arms length” from council. Smells doesn’t it? Strangely the not-for-profit agency appointed by council, newDemocracy, also operates with other councils with their citizens’ juries – so what’s unique about the organisation if it can feed off other councils? How beneficial will
that be for Bendigo’s citizens or the newly-elected councillors facing recommendations being presented to them early in 2017? As I intend nominating for Eppalock Ward in the upcoming council elections I would expect total openness and transparency across the board – after all council candidates, by VEC law, must disclose their names and addresses in any letters they write – surely a citizen’s jury must be sufficiently open and honest with itself to be confident enough to put their full names to what they say or report and to allow media to make comment on discussions made at meetings. It’s one thing to be randomly selected, then appointed but it’s another to hide behind the group and become a nameless (surname) of individuals raising concerns about what they may well be hiding from. George Flack, Eppalock Ward Candidate
More council bluster I would like to respond to a letter in the Bendigo Weekly, “Key to Waste” August 26 by Ian Couper. Once again we see a council director overstepping the mark with veiled threats, misleading statements and unsubstantiated figures. Firstly Ian Couper has no right to tell other councils what they
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must do, neither can he guarantee 100 per cent that they will divert their organic waste. The figure of 12,000 tons of organic material is no more than a guess and one we are expected to pay for. Landfill costs are growing and that is a direct result of the failure of council to invest in 21st century technology. It has been to easy for this council to dump our waste elsewhere and blame and slug the ratepayers and his comments prove exactly that. The green organics has been pushed on us all with less than one per cent consultation – I am not sure how Ian Couper can say that was significant consultation. I do know the implementation has been a disgrace and very poorly thought through as the projected cost blows out. The way some in our community have been treated is heartless and this has been a miserable act by all concerned. I say shame on this council and I sincerely hope this year’s October council election will bring back a more caring and compassionate council and one that can work cohesively together and get back to the basics. Stuart Symes, Whipstick Ward Candidate
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Green light, alright IT’S probably the single greatest change to the way we all manage our household waste and recyclable materials, and it starts next week. The introduction of the green organics bin collection service has not been without its issues, but it is a necessary and welcome innovation for our city and one we should be proud of. It’s probably fair to say there are a few things the City of Greater Bendigo might do differently if it had the chance to do so, but the lessons learned along the way will hopefully result in a more robust and sustainable service for those participating households. For its part, the City of Greater Bendigo estimates up to 12,000 tonnes of organic matter will be diverted away from landfill in the first year of operation of the new service. That’s material which is actually a resource and not waste, no longer going to landfill, and that’s a good thing. In years to come as more councils embrace the collection
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Editorial Comment of organics within their own municipality, the potential to develop new industry will only grow. Innovations in the energy sector and in the recycling of organics themselves offer significant potential should demand be able to be aggregated and the necessary scale achieved to support new industry. The realisation of the lime green lid organics bin service fulfils one of the major priorities identified in the City of Greater Bendigo’s 2014-2019 Waste and Resource Management Strategy, which was formally adopted in 2014. It also acknowledges and pays tribute to the state government’s Towards Zero waste policy.
Sustainability Victoria data shows that two years ago, Victorian councils collected almost 400,000 tonnes of green organics matter from kerbside collection services. That figure has more than tripled in just over a decade. Astonishingly, more than 98 per cent of this matter collected in 2013-14 was subsequently able to be processed, and just two per cent burnt or sent to landfill because of contamination or other issues. Some people might not think this is a significant amount or that it makes next to no difference to the overall environment. But it also shows an acceptance of our responsibility to this same environment and of the value that our green organics material continues to have, long after we think we have finished with it. We can no longer continue to exist as a throwaway society, and turning material that was until now regarded as a household waste product into a resource can only be a step in the right direction.
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TWO months have now passed since the July 2 double dissolution election that returned the coalition to power with a one seat majority and potentially more problems than it had before the decider. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull seems to remain wedged, more than stuck, between a rock and a hard place, with no room to move to the left where he might otherwise want to be, and begrudgingly beholden to elements on the right of the conservative party he nominally leads. The impasse is dreadful. It’s painful, cruel and not what anyone wants. It’s no surprise that Mr Turnbull’s popularity continues to wane, and despite the thinly veiled protestations that polls mean nothing, especially straight after an election, the coalition’s wafer thin majority, the predicted difficulties it faces dealing with a mixed bag in the Senate and the absence of any real agenda will continue to exact their toll. Mr Turnbull may lead the
nation with regards to the House of Representatives, but he has major problems when it comes to the Senate, which while not unruly, promises to make political life extremely tough for the government over the next three years. None of this is great for Australia, and we risk stag-
There’s a raft of issues where people want action and change, but most of all they want leadership. But the shifting political sands in our nation’s capital don’t always afford our elected representatives the chance to lead on the issues, given they have so many additional
challenges to address. It’s one thing to say we have a moral responsibility to the generations to come to tackle our nation’s burgeoning debt, but expecting middle and lower income families to shoulder much of his responsibility at the same time as business looks forward to a tax cut seems oddly juxtaposed, and in some eyes, unfair. The greatest price we pay for all this is measured in lost opportunity. twitter@peterkennedy23 pk@bendigopublishing.com
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OUR Lions’ new album Vahland comes from some pretty dark places. You’ve Ruined All My Favourite Songs captures the overall tone. “There are songs you introduce to someone in a relationship that you can’t listen to when it’s over. Not a positive association!” Shann Lions, Four Lions’ songwriter, said over coffee at Bendigo’s Percy and Percy. It’s a Friday morning – dull, grey and pouring with rain. Kind of fits the mood of the album. Never Giving Up, the longest track on Vahland which closes the album, is an “insight into grief and loss. About how people process things differently”. It’s one of the album’s stand-outs and a clear nod in the direction of Lions’ Americana influences. Vahland was released on September, 1. Lions and bandmates Keith MacQueen (guitar), Greg Perry (bass) and Gav Moncrieff (drums) launch the new album at The Golden Vine next Saturday, September, 10. After debut album Charing Cross, the Golden Triangle EP and now Vahland it’s very clear that a strong Bendigo theme is running through Four Lions’ work. Bendigo not only comes through in many of the songs (all the songs on Golden Triangle) but also in Lions’ choice of artwork. The Vahland cover features the band in some iconic Bendigo CBD locations. German-born William Vahland was the architect responsible for many of Bendigo’s iconic Victorian buildings.
FOUR LIONS His CV includes over 100 of the city’s buildings. So popular is the artwork that launch posters have actually been stolen. Lions offers a wry grin. “Bit strange. But it’s a compliment I guess!” Vahland is more of the now familiar Four Lions alt-country sound – reminiscent to some degree of Richmond Fontaine. In Nothing Land and Misery Loves Company though, the faster-paced, more indie-like tempo they introduced on Golden Triangle comes through.
Misery Loves Company is about “looking to get free. A few years ago I had this recurring dream,” Lions explains, “I was standing on top of a building, then jumping off and flying.” Vahland was recorded in a stripped-down way at Sound Recordings in Campbells Creek. “I wanted it to feel real,” Lions said. “It was a ‘bucket list’ thing to do, all analog, effectively recorded live. We recorded it with no headphones. Just four blokes in a room with a few old microphones. We went straight onto
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NE of the benefits of living in the provinces is that if you wait long enough, culture will eventually come to you. A case in point is the Melbourne International Film Festival which is coming to Bendigo next month. The MIFF Travelling Showcase will be presenting four exciting films. These include The Death and Life of Otto Bloom, the debut feature of director Cris Jones.
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MISSION to play covers that other bands leave alone spurred the formation of Bendigo’s Sweet Disposition Band. The band’s four members – lead singer Sina Fonua, Chris Davey, Paul and drummer Pete – had all previously been playing in other bands, notching up a combined 25 years’ experience in music. Playing hits from acts such as Hall and Oates, Diana Ross, Alanis Morrissette, Oasis and the Bangles, to name a few, Fonua is not far off when she describes the band’s range as “eclectic”. “Chris and Paul are not shy when it comes to Bendigo’s music scene,” Fonua said. “They have been the opening acts for many Australian artists such as, Magic Dirt, Birds of Tokyo and Killing Heidi just to name
1/2” tape on an eight-track reel to reel machine.” Vahland is a superbly-crafted sophomore album; the familiar, often mellow sound contrasts well with its darker lyrical themes. Four Lions are carving out a position for themselves as the musical chroniclers of Bendigo. The Bendigo launch of Vahland is at The Golden Vine on Saturday, September, 10. Support comes from Frank Bell. – Simon Wooldridge Twitter @spwooldridge
HE beautifully restored St Paul’s Anglican Cathedral will play host to A Little Night Music, an evening of classical music from Bach to Rachmaninoff, on Saturday, September 10. Hosted by Friends of Oncology, in conjunction with the Bendigo Health Foundation, the evening will raise funds for the new Bendigo Hospital. A Little Night Music will feature a collection of musicians including vocalists and instrumentalists, presenting both solo and ensemble works. Local artists include Rob Blum, Peter Butler, Sam Goble, Jenny Gogolin, Pamela Jackson, Michael Lichnovsky, Cheryl Long, Georgina Manning and David Turpie. Bendigo Health director of oncology, Dr Rob Blum, who is performing on the night, said the wide range of works will include serious pieces and some more light-hearted moments. “St Paul’s is a beautiful setting with great acoustics, and this combined with some complimentary champagne and wine along with nibbles and sweets at intermission promises to be wonderful evening,” he said. Dr Blum said money raised on the evening will go to the cancer centre in the new Bendigo Hospital. “In the new cancer centre, as well as increasing our services, we are also focusing on establishing a survivorship program. The money raised will support some of these new interventions that aim to get people back to the best health they can achieve after treatment,” he said. A Little Night Music will be held on Saturday, September 10 at St Paul’s Anglican Cathedral, Myers Street Bendigo at 7.30pm for an 8pm start. Tickets cost $50 each and include wine and cheese on arrival and supper at intermission. For tickets contact the Bendigo Health Foundation on 5454 9174.
Otto Bloom is a man experiencing his life in reverse, passing through time backwards while remembering the future. It features Rachel Ward, her daughter Matilda Brown and Xavier Samuel. The festival will also be showcasing Ella, the personal journey of the Australian Ballet’s first indigenous dancer, Ella Havelka. The Family is an incendiary, heartbreaking investigation into one of Australia’s most no-
torious cults from the 60s and 70s, and the scars its victims still bear today. And for audiences of all ages comes the beautifully animated Long Way North. First-time director Rémi Chayé (animator on Le Tableau, MIFF 2012) brings us the tale of 15-year-old Russian aristocrat Sasha, who travels to the Arctic to find her missing grandfather in this tale of courage. MIFF will be at the Star Cinema (September 16-18).
a few.” Sweet Disposition Band plays regularly at the Gold Dust lounge, underneath the Shamrock Hotel on Williamson Street. You can hear their wide and varied range on Saturday, September 9 from 9pm onwards.
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OHN Jepson Stanistreet who started work as an errand boy with McColl and Rankin the mine legal management firm, quickly won the confidence of his employers. Stanistreet was serious, conscientious and had a good head for figures, for this reason his employers suggested that he attend book keeping classes and learn accountancy. Stanistreet responded with alacrity. Similarly at work he absorbed much information about the companies which were being administrated by his employer’s firm. Learning on the job as well as from his classes and through listening to conversations about high finance while busy with his tasks, JJ Stanistreet absorbed all, and knew to keep what he had overheard to himself. Re-financing of existing companies through additional shares being created or increasing the value of existing shares was regularly discussed within the office. The errand boy was rapidly becoming a man about the office. There were a number of mines, administered by McColl and Rankin that showed reasonable profitability, this of course was also beneficial for the firm. With the death of George
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Lansell in 1906 this helped to change the mining landscape from a financial aspect. The Lansell Estate was faced with administrating a large number of mines which were for the greatest extent in the financial doldrums. The revitalisation of mining was not an easy task, new formations needed to be discovered and existing mines were going ever deeper, this added to the expense of retrieving gold that was still being found. The main gold producing mines early in the 20th century were in the northern part of the field on the Garden Gully Line of reef. The New Moon and Virginia were among the top gold producers. A preliminary meeting for the formation of the Central Red White and Blue Company was held at the City Family Hotel offices of McColl and Rankin. JJ Stanistreet decided to buy a good swag of shares in this new company on the Sheepshead Reef taking over an existing shaft once operated by Lansell and purchased from his estate. After the end of July 1910 Stanistreet had paid only one call of three pence per share that he held, the company almost immediately struck an
exceptionally rich reef at 94.7 metres which helped to pay dividends. Stanistreet became instantly financially secure. In 1910 he became a member of the Golden Corinthian Lodge which aided his advancement in the business world. In 1911 McColl and Rankin invited him to become a junior partner in the firm, which then became known as McColl, Rankin and Stanistreet. The other partners had also held shares but not to the same extent as JJ. The new partnership decided to construct their own modern office building at View Point, it was to be of four floors and have a lift. The new premises were called “Commercial House”, today known as Cahill Chambers. The success of the Central Red White and Blue continued in the months ahead and the company did not mind sharing its largesse with others including charitable institutions in the city, such as the Benevolent Asylum (Anne Caudle Centre) and the hospital. John Jepson Stanistreet’s wife to be, Maud McIlroy was already involved in working for charity and after their marriage in 1912 this continued.
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With the outbreak of World War I, Maud Stanistreet was even more active in charitable work, including a very heavy commitment to Red Cross. It was socially very acceptable for the financially comfortable wives of successful husbands to be involved in this type of voluntary work. Even with the birth of her three children, John (Jack) born in 1913, Mary McIlroy 1915 and Isobel Maud 1918, Maud Stanistreet was able to continue her charitable work as she could afford to employ a nursemaid. Maud was also very supportive of St Andrew’s Church and she would run garden parties as fund raising events at their commodious Russell Street home. Maud Stanistreet was a competent amateur thespian and musician, possessing the necessary self confidence to perform.
EPTILE collector, camel expert, big-cat doctor, gazelle wrangler, antiques aficionado, father of five: Alex Tinson juggles disparate roles in balancing his career as a veterinarian and researcher with his pride in heading up a happily blended AustralianEmirati family. Raised on Sydney’s North Shore watching Daktari on TV and reading zookeeper Gerald Durrell’s books, Tinson studied in Melbourne and gained his early vet experience at Bacchus Marsh and Tweed Heads. While overseeing a bicentennial camel race across the outback in 1988 he was approached by a representative of the United Arab Emirates’ ruling family. Within weeks Tinson had relocated to Abu Dhabi and from there to the remote oasis town of Al Ain to hone the crown prince’s stable of racing camels. There he found animals developed over generations to weigh less than a fine-boned thoroughbred horse. The Melbourne Cup might stop Australia but throughout the oil-rich Gulf countries it’s camel racing that dominates. Tinson’s story is ripe with exhilarating highs (the births
of the world’s first embryotransfer and frozen-embryo camel calves; a slashing of race speeds by 30 per cent; the advent of the camel “beauty” show) and devastating lows (most notably, losing two babies to sudden infant death syndrome). He details the fervour with which he has pursued the most coveted trophy in the billion-dollar sport of camel racing: the Golden Sword. Tinson writes candidly of his successes and failures, both professionally and as a husband, son and father. Tinson also delves into the psyche of Bedouin Arab culture: the importance of tradition, the loyalty to family and the laid-back “it’s God’s will” attitude that so surprises many Westerners. His passion for camels – the animal that has fuelled his life in the Middle East and allowed him to pursue groundbreaking breeding projects in Western Australia, Mongolia, Pakistan and India – is obvious at every stage. – Rosalea Ryan
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MASSAGE
PUBLIC NOTICES
Warm Up with a Massage
FROM THE BIBLE
(Non sexual)
Call Maxine 0418 369 685
ACTS 4:12 (Jesus Christ) Salvation is found in no-one else, for there is no other name under heaven, given to men by which we must be saved.
TIME FOR YOURSELF!
Southern Gateway Christian Church
$70 x 60 mins $100 x 90 mins
Give those tired muscles a treat
If... you are stressed out...you have stiff and sore muscles ....old injuries are troubling you
Ring Wendy 5447 1943
(opposite Aldi Kangaroo Flat)
with 18 years experience.
Preacher:
9am - 7.30pm ~ Weekend appointments available
An Affordable Rate of $50 per hour
HEALTH SERVICES
EMPLOYMENT
Accounting and Office Manager FULL-TIME POSITION The accounting and office manager position is vital to the successful operation of our thriving Bendigo Weekly business and includes responsibility for finance and administration, as well as the day to day office management. The successful applicant will have a proven track record and experience in accounting, including payroll and MYOB. Media industry experience, including a working knowledge of the Pongrass software system, although not essential, will also be highly regarded.
CHURCH SERVICE 10am Sunday, Y Community Hall
A qualified, experienced and caring masseur
This full time role represents a key position in the company’s management structure, and requires a high level of confidentiality and professionalism, as well as providing support to the Managing Editor and the Board of Directors.
Ps Peter Pritchard
Demonstrated leadership in the workplace and management of a diverse range of staff, attention to detail and strong computer skills including a thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office are other key attributes of the role. The Bendigo Weekly is northern Victoria’s largest circulating newspaper, with an audited circulation of 38,091 and our offices are ideally located in the heart of the city on historic View Street.
0413 682 999
LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE • Post Surgical/Cosmetic • Lymphoedema & CDT • Swollen Limbs & Muscles
5446 1444 HEALTH SERVICES
FRIENDSHIP Bendigo 50 Plus Single again ????? You won’t meet anyone at home watching TV!!! Join other friendly singles in a relaxed atmosphere for a meal and a chat.
HYPNOSIS
Quit smoking, Drinking, Gambling, Nail biting, Lose weight. Dip. of Clin. Hyp. Phone Trevor now on: 0417 156 313
HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION
Ray
HOLIDAY HOUSE APOLLO BAY 5 mins walk to patrolled Beach, avail now Phone 0447 363 314
Classifieds 1300 558 385
5446 1817
All applications will be treated in strict confidence and should be sent to:
VETERINARY CLINIC FOR SALE/LEASE
Peter Kennedy Managing Editor Bendigo Weekly PO Box 324 Bendigo 3552 or email peter.kennedy@bendigopublishing.com
Williamson St Vet Clinic in Central Bendigo is now available. Owner retiring after 20 years at this site. Excellent opportunity for young vets to run their own business. All basic equipment available. No goodwill required. All small animal. Great site, 160 sq.m building corner block viewing park. 50m street frontage. 8 main rooms, all with views. Pleasant work environment. Bendigo is Victoria’s fastest growing regional city, receiving 1800 extra people each year.
Contact: 0427 479 146
No membership fees
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Applications close Monday, September 12, 2016. Please note that only applicants successful in obtaining an interview will be contacted.
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TENDERS
FOR SALE AND REMOVAL BY TENDER
SAT & SUN SEPTEMBER 3 & 4
Industrial SS work benches with sink inserts and nests of draws, plus over-head SS hospitality extraction system canopy.
PERSONALS
Details on Charlton College website
73 year old, looking for lady 68-75, slim to medium, good sense of humor etc likes most things in life, Bendigo area Ph 5436 1382
www.charlton.vic.edu.au/hospitality_benches.pdf (under the News Section)
Tenders close Tuesday 6th September
PUBLIC NOTICES
All enquiries to Principal Mr Kelvin Baird Ph: 54911280 or 0428911540
what’s on... in association with KLFM radio Saturday, September 3
PUBLIC NOTICES
PUBLIC NOTICES
Junortoun Community Market: 8am to 1pm. Bendigo Baptist Church car park, 757 McIvor Hwy, Junortoun. Car boot sale, local produce and craft, homewares, plants, barbeque, Indian food, entertainment.
BENDIGO Mobility Services will be closed for renovations from 2nd September reopening Monday 19th September.
The Bendigo Amateur Radio and Electronics Club: Junortoun Community Market. An amateur radio station will be on display, talk with other radio amateurs “on the air!” 8 am to 1pm at the Bendigo Baptist Church car park. Details: Kevin on 5439 7434.
DINKI Di Old Time Ball
The Junortoun Fire Brigade: Trivia Night 7pm at Lord’s Raceway. $25pp, max six per table. Includes finger food. There will be prizes, raffle and a silent auction. Funds go towards the purchase of new fire fighting equipment. Bookings: Norm 0419 569 817.
Eaglehawk Town Hall (Star Cinema) Sat 17 September 8.00pm till late Homemade Supper, Tickets before 14 September $18 or $25 at the Door, Dianne 5442 1715 or Julie 0429 396 317
Greater Bendigo Danceland Inc. Country Dance: Uniting Church Hall, Forest Street, Bendigo. 8pm to 11.30pm. Cost $8.00. Come along in country attire and join in the fun. Contact Barb on 5443 5380
WRINKLE REMOVAL by injectables. Fantastic results. Give yourself a lift for Winter. Phone Michelle 0435 748 673
Tuesday, September 6 Bendigo Luncheon: 10.30 for 11am start. Supporting the Royal Children Hospital, raising funds to aid research into childrens’ cancer. $30pp, two course meal. Bendigo Stadium, 134 Marong Road, Bendigo. Fashion parade, jewellery stall, door prizes and raffles, wear a fancy hat and win a prize. MC for the morning will be KLFM’s Ian Nicholls. Details: Ruth 0409 864 709.
Wednesday, September 7 Night Sky Astrophotography: Presentation by Phil Hart. 7.30pm - 9pm. Discovery Science & Technology Centre. 7 Railway Place, Bendigo. $2.00; $5.00 families or children under 12 free. Details: John Wilkinson 5470 6349.
Thursday, September 8 Come and meet: local dementia service providers at the Bendigo Marketplace 10am to 2pm. Find out more about dementia. In front of Woolworths. Presented by Alzheimer’s Australia for Dementia Awareness Month.
EMPLOYMENT
GREATER BENDIGO DANCELAND INC
DVA Outreach service
ARE MOVING new venue St Andrews Uniting Church hall 26 Myers St from Sept 10 8pm ph 5443 5380
A Veterans' Affairs Officer will be visiting
Bendigo DHS To conduct interviews on Thursday 15 September 2016 DHS Office 231-245 Lyttleton Terrace 10am to 12pm Appointments are essential. Please call 1800 555 254 or email GeneralEnquiries@dva.gov.au
White Witch
GT23279
Tarot Readings 0407 057 254
is seeking a
Nursery Supervisor/HR Officer This is a hands on role supervising the growth of 4 of our stores. Applicants would be responsible for store growth and development, all staffing and staff development. Applicants must have: Excellent communication skills Leadership experience A flare for retail (Nursery preferred) The successful applicant must be able to get in and lead from the front in an extremely busy retail environment. Medium Rigid Licence required
Applications to: sales@rodilesa.com.au or in person at 789 McIvor Highway Junortoun.
LOST AND FOUND
EMPLOYMENT Photographer seeks models for: Portrait & Glamour
LOST black spoodle in Kangaroo Flat area. Much loved pet, reward offered on safe return Ph 0414 479 466 or 5447 9466.
Call Ian on 4433 1344 Bendigo
JOIN THE WEEKLY WALKERS TEAM Earn extra cash and keep fit! You won’t have to stand around folding advertising material for hours beforehand – just pick up and go! You’ll have the full support of our distribution team, and receive a top payment rate. Register your interest now – for an application form
Phone 5440 2529
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Tax Time
2016 ADVERTISING FEATURE
A century of expertise in money management “Our business services have really taken off, as clients realise we can help grow their business and generate personal independent wealth,” John said. “Along with business planning and development, we are able to help clients buy and sell businesses and prepare for succession. “Achieving the right valuation of their own business and maximising its sale value helps clients ultimately exit their business on their terms.” Wealth management is the natural progression for SWR’s clients in building their personal and business wealth. John’s a superannuation and aged care financial specialist with a passion helping people make the most of their money as they move through life. “It is no secret Australians need to be much more proactive in providing for themselves in their retirement years, particularly when they are accustomed to a desired lifestyle,” he said. “Working with our clients helping to build and protect their wealth over the years, as an accredited self managed super fund advisor, I’m able to offer various strategies to make sure they are well provided for in retirement.” SWR – phone 5441 0999 www.swrfinancialgroup.com.au
Services Offered BATHROOM RENOVATIONS Complete bathroom makeovers & alterations. 34 yrs exp by qual tradesman. Servicing Bendigo - Castlemaine & surrounding districts. FREE Quote phone Rod Cox 0419 267 672 or 4406 6019.
BLOCKED DRAINS Same day service Ph 5448 4324
BRICKLAYERS all types of brick and block work, chimneys and fireplaces. Ph 5446 7057 or 0418 370 917 or 0458 438 930
BRICKLAYING No job too big No job too small Ph 0417 127 131 BUILDING & HANDYMAN Tiling, carpentry, painting, bathroom & kitchen reno's. Free Quotes 0432 160 987
CLEANING & CARPET Cleaning, Steam clean or Dry clean $50 first room, $10 per room after that Ph 0439 374 389 Receipt & ABN supplied .
COMPUTER SUPPORT In Home Reasonable Rates 7 days Extended hours Ph Shaun 0400 811 880
CONCRETER
Paths, Driveways, Cross overs, Sheds, Small & big jobs, Reasonable rates. Seniors Discount Free quotes. Ph. 0422 424 348.
CONCRETER
Driveways, Sheds Paths, Crossovers etc. 40 years experience Free Quotes
Ph. 0428 381 925 CONCRETING HARD YARDZ 35 years experience. exposed aggregate, wheelchair ramps, sheds & paths, resealing, driveways, crossovers, sleeper walls. Free quotes John 0409 439 414 hardyardzconcreting@ gmail.com
GARDENING & small cleaning jobs. Need to provide own equipment. Phone: 5443 5056 GARDEN Weeding $25 Per Hour Contact James Ph 0402 793 034 HOUSE CLEANING & Ironing, small garden jobs 12 years exp, refs & police check avail. Phone 0419 533 402 IRONING service $25 per hour 5 shirts for $12.50, smoke free home, pick up & delivery Ph 0427 141 254
JORDAN RAMAGE LANDSCAPING For all Outdoor Improvements Ph 0434 933 277 LAWN Mowing - Edges trimmed, grass removed Handyman Repairs, Rubbish Removal, Ride on Mowing also avail. From $35 p/hour Ph Tony 0412 824 690
LAWN MOWER REPAIRS
Free pick up & delivery in Bendigo area, by qualified small engine mechanic. Bendigo Onsite Servicing Ph 0438 544 789 PLASTER & PAINTING BUILDING RESTORATION GLENN has been in the industry for over 15 years & is highly experienced in all aspects of plastering, painting and building restoration. All jobs,all sizes. Pensioner discounts & free quotes.Call Glenn Snell on 0402 463 138.
PLASTER
All types of plastering. • Home Maintenance • Tiling • Painting • Carpentry. Free quotes. Ph. Brian 0407 679 618
PHOTO/FILM COPIES Negatives, Film, Slides, Photos restored & copied to disc. Re-print, Protect Originals, Share with Family. Ph 0420 278 951 or online: www.scan2disk.weebly.com
Cameron Concrete Domestic & Commercial. For all your concrete requirements.. Call Rod 0400 611 016 Free Quotes & advice. 30 years experience
HELPFUL: Directors Glenn Robertson and John Archibald with their professional team at SWR.
BAS & GST Individual and Business Returns Taxation strategies Self managed superannuation funds Setting up and managing accounting systems and solutions 0409 859 449 | 28 Waterford Drive, Strathfieldsaye karen@wellingtontax.com.au | www.wellingtontax.com.au
GOERS & MAUNDER Public Accountants Registered Tax Agents
• TAX RETURNS FROM $99 • Personal & Business New clients welcome
Bendigo: 63 Midland Hwy, Epsom
Phone: 5448 3980 Castlemaine: Geo Clarke Place
Phone: 5470 6565
DD Handyman & Maintenance Service All types of household jobs inc garden maint. Phone 0409 949 111
Lawn Mowing, Whipper Snipping
Spraying (Roundup) $35 per hr / $30 pen (inc. take away clippings). Delivery of Garden Products Rubbish Removal $80 per load/$70 pen (incl tip fee $35) for 7x4 square box trailer. NO tyres or rock/clean fill. Cash only Ph Mick 0407 448 249
THE MAINTENANCE MAN Prompt & reliable service, done with honesty & pride. Small jobs a specialty, free quotes Phone Ian 0417 337 424 LAWN MOWER & SMALL ENGINE REPAIRS Push & ride on mower servicing, pick up option. Power equip. repairs. Chainsaw service & sharpen. Bendigo Marine World, Epsom 5448 3988
Classifieds 1300 558 385 BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING
From one person 100 years ago to more than 20 today. Call now to speak to one of our specialists about your tax, business & more
Rates from $35p/h Pensioner 10% Disc. • Holes Patched • Renovations • Painting
Call SWR on 5441 0999
5446 1422
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PJ TAYLOR 0448 713 499
TempTech
AIR CONDITIONING
Nathan: 0407 972 717 bendigotemptech@hotmail.com Servicing all of Central Victoria • Pensioner discounts avail. Registered Licence No. 47315
ANTENNAS
TV Tuning from $40 • Servicing Bendigo & Surrounds • Aerials & additional aerial points • Satellite & Computer Setups ps • Digital/Smart TV’s • Home Theatre, Wall Mount • DVD, Recorders & Foxtel • Installed & explained
Phone Ron on
5447 7823 or 0431 609 423 ASSEMBLY / INSTALLATION
BENDIGO
FLAT PACK FURNITURE ASSEMBLY
We will come to your designated area to build your flat pack furniture
BEDROOM DINING LOUNGE OUTDOOR OFFICE
For your FREE QUOTE contact CHRIS 0400 569 251 or bendigofp@gmail.com
BATHROOMS & KITCHENS
McCabes KITCHEN, BATHROOMS & HOME IMPROVEMENTS
• Quality + trust in the outcome • Passion to create • Pride in our craftmanship • 25 years building experience
0417 511 159
Shed 3/37 Collins St Kangaroo Flat MEMBER mccabeskitchenandbathrooms@gmail.com
BLINDS & CURTAINS
Southern Cross Blinds & Awnings
• Canvas Awnings • Roman Blinds • Vertical Drapes • Holland Blinds • Ziptrak Patio Blinds • Venetian Blinds • Roller Shutters • Security Doors
PHONE/FAX 5447 9011 141 High Street, Kangaroo Flat www.southerncrossblinds.com
BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING
PLASTERER EXPERIENCED LOCAL PLASTERER
Gas heaters should be serviced yearly to keep them running SAFELY & EFFICIENTLY So, for peace of mind this winter call
ABN: 62 094 744 216
CONCRETING
AIR CONDITIONING
FURNITURE
FROM one person a century ago to a staff of more than 20 today, SWR has grown, both its staff and finance specialisations. Well known for its expertise in accounting and tax, SWR has been trusted by businesses and families throughout central Victoria to look after their accounting needs, especially at tax time. SWR director Glenn Robertson says as chartered accountants, SWR keep upto-date with all the changes in taxation and financial compliance. “We help farming and business clients of all sizes with taxation planning strategies designed to suit their individual needs,” Glenn said. “Our aim is to ensure all our clients pay the minimum amount of tax while ensuring they meet their obligations. “As well as tax returns, we prepare and lodge BAS statements, assist with any disputes or issues our clients might have with the ATO.” Over the years as SWR has grown, it expanded its service offerings into business advisory and wealth management. Fellow SWR director John Archibald, a Certified Financial Planner, says SWR is now helping clients set up business plans and put systems and processes into place to ensure success.
Bendigo Weekly — Friday, September 2, 2016
LITTLE RIPPER Digger Service
Trenching, Rotary Hoeing, Post Holes, Levelling 4 in one bucket,Tipper Hire. Ph: Glenn or Donna
5446 7163 or 0418 510 074
• Laser Levelled Site cuts • Landscaping • Driveways • Backyard clean-ups • Site Cleans • Trenching 1.7, 5.5 & 14 ton excav, Skidsteer and Truck available
Call Clint 0427 349 549
A/H PH 5448 8814 E: cjchandler65@bigpond.com
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Services Offered BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING
CARPENTERS
“A Matt”
TEMPLETON’S CARPENTRY and MAINTENANCE
z Hole Boring z Trenching z Drive Ways z Rock Breaker z Retaining Walls z Concreting z Site Cleans z No Job too small
Very Reasonably Priced - Great Soil Rates Free Quotes and Honest Advice Matt: 0409 141 093 • Nicole: 0428 119 386 E: nicmat2001@hotmail.com
• 1.7 Tonne Mini Digger on Trailer • 900, 450, 300mm Buckets Plus Ripper • Post Hole Auger 300 & 450mm available • 5 Tonne Excavator Available for Hire with Rock Breaker • Dry & Wet Hire Available • 7 Days - Mon-Sun
Ph 0429 171 697 718 Strathfieldsaye Road, Strathfieldsaye
1.5 TONNE MINI EXCAVATOR FOR HIRE
ADDED TO THE FLEET: BOBCAT/SKIDSTEER • For dry hire • With or without operator • Short or long term • Delivery can be arranged
Local renovation specialist For a free quote call Tyson on 0403 247 671
• Renovations • Pergolas • Carports • Kitchens • General Maintenance • Repairs • Decks • Bathrooms • Painting • Plastering • Retaining Walls
C CARPENTRY & M MAINTENANCE TRADE QUALIFIED CARPENTER
Jack Hando 0467 642 504
0418 508 993
Licenced drainer 31741
Bobcat & Tipper Hire Backhoe Trenching Post Hole Borer Site Clearing Driveways Excavation Laser Levelling Rubbish Removal
on call computer maintenance
Jeoff Milne 5447 2476 Mob 0425 728 336
ELECTRICIANS
CLEANING SERVICES Quality Cleaning Services • CARPET CLEANING • OFFICE CLEANING • BUILDERS CLEANS • DOMESTIC CLEANING
D T R HANDYMAN SERVICE FREE QUOTES | NO JOB TOO SMALL!
GREG SMITH ELECTRICIAN
• Carpet Cleaning • Floor Polishing • Rug, Mattress, Upholstery Cleaning • Tile & Grout Cleaning • Pressure Cleaning • Roof Cleaning • End of Lease
• Home Maintenance • After Build Cleaning • Office Cleaning • Window Cleaning • Lawn Maintenance • Crime Scene Cleaning • Emergency Cleaning
No obligation quote: 0477 22 77 00
Ph: 0400 319 094 A: PO Box 304, Eaglehawk 3556 E: townsmith@bigpond.com
COMPUTERS
1300 558 385
TRADE QUALIFIED & INSURED
Tired of Waiting for a Tradesman
H | (03) 5443 7464 M | 0448 327 508
0418 507 709 A/H 5448 3333
HOME MAINTENANCE
REC 7821
To advertise in this section please call
1300 558 385 FURNITURE REMOVALISTS
NO JOB TOO SMALL
• Carpentry • Tiling • Painting • Plastering • Pergolas • Decks
CALL PETER 0409 422 271 Email: bhmpeter@hotmail.com
REMOVALS Moving Central Victoria Local • Interstate • House Cleaning • Pre-pack Storage • EFTPOS • No job too big or too small
•For all your Landscaping needs and bobcat work. • Trade Qualified
PHONE STUART 0429 181 691
Phone: 5435 3148 or 0407 349 372 Bendigo
GARDEN SERVICES
4 Sea Seasons Garden Care • Hedges Trimmed & Shaped • Lawn Mowing • Edges Trimmed • Clippings Caught & Removed • Pruning of Roses & Fruit Trees • Ride on Mowing • Weeding & Spraying • Yard Clean Ups • Planting & Mulching
25 YEARS EXPERIENCE Ph 0429 002 678
MOB: 0411 780 550 (5 LINE MINIMUM)
HOME & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE ALL GENERAL HOUSEHOLD REPAIRS BUILDING & CARPENTRY WELDING & METAL WORK CALL DARRYL FOR ALL ENQUIRIES
LANDSCAPING
www.bendigoprofessionalcleaningservice.com.au
Just $3.25 per line
HANDYMAN SERVICES
Serving Bendigo for 20 Years
Building Permits Arranged + 20 Years Experience
Services Offered
> Glass Splashbacks > Mirrors
Central Victoria 13 11 98
20 YEARS LOCAL EXPERIENCE Specialising in Bathroom renovations Modern Designs Renovations old and new Outdoor entertaining areas
SOUTHERN CROSS RESTUMPING
SMALL JOBS WELCOME ALL HOME MAINTENANCE PROMPT SERVICE
> Fly-Screens > Glass Balustrading
• Systems built • Repairs and upgrades • Network and internet connections • Virus and Spyware removal
Call Ron 0438 569 385
BUILDERS
> Shower Screens > Security Doors
Ph: 0420 427 283 Email: instyledoorsandscreens@gmail.com
CLEANING SERVICES
DBM-1122 DB-U-28169
THE
Call Rob on 0457 803 207 or email rob@ithingsbendigo.com www.ithingsbendigo.com
PAUL EYLES CARPENTRY
cleanjet@iinet.net.au
BUILDERS
JOHN BUILDER
Set up • Training • Support Integration • Problem solving
Suite B 175 Lyttleton Tce, Bendigo greyarmybendigo@bigpond.com
0418 506 188
200 - 600mm diameter
Helping your iPhone, iPad, MacBook and iMac work seamlessly.
CARPENTRY
Tiling Retaining Walls General Handyman Fix Ups
PH 0418 129 487
E X C AVA T I O N
iThings Bendigo Best onsite support of Apple products in Bendigo.
• Handymen • Cleaning • Builder • Floors • • Carpenters • Glazier • Fencing • Plastering • • Painters • Bathroom & Kitchen Reno’s • • Granite Benchtops • Paving • Concreting • • Plumbers • Decking • Electricians • • Ramps • Tiling • Pruning • Tree Lopping • • Sheds & Pergolas • Lawns & Gardens •
Carports Concreting Renovations Decks & Verandahs
Email for Quote: pauleyles50@gmail.com
GARDAM
GLASS / WINDOWS
ABN: 13 156 557 736
Excavations and Landscaping Excavator, Tipper & Bobcat
COMPUTERS
• Removal of hard rubbish and garden waste • Rental clean ups/clean outs • Weeding and weed spraying • Trimming and pruning • Fallen timber and chainsaw work • Delivery and spreading of mulch, stone etc. • Little Tipper/Drive - Hire
PAVING & LANDSCAPING by Phil Carman Paving & concreting Pool landscaping Retaining walls & fencing Decking and Outdoor living areas Lawn installation & watering systems Kanga light digging
PH: 0418 822 911 LANDSCAPING
• Qualified tradesmen • Landscaping • Commercial and residential property maintenance
Specialising in Landscape construction Stuart Erwin 0407 667 900 Cameron Rogister 0411 956 937
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Services Offered LAWN MOWING
PEST CONTROL
MOWING & GARDEN SERVICES Mowing
Edges
Garden tidy-ups
Paths blown
Hedging
Green waste removal
Pruning Odd jobs
Phone ANTHONY on 0447 899 391 RELIABLE
•
TOP JOB
•
FAIR RATES
•
ABN 998 920 859 13
VILLAGE GREEN
MOBILE BATHROOM FOR HIRE (Shower, hand basin, toilet etc)
Suitable for • Renovations • Parties/Weddings • Sporting events and many more
UN
PAINTERS / DECORATORS BENBOW AND SCOTT PAIN TERS + DEC ORATORS
Combined 62 years experience All types of work • Competitive Pricing
0419 891 508 Painter & Decorator YOUR FRIENDLY, PROFESSIONAL AND QUALITY PAINTER FOR ALL TYPES OF PAINTING OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE FOR A FREE, NO OBLIGATION QUOTE, CALL TROY ON 0418 844 590 OR EMAIL T_EYOUNG@BIGPOND.NET.AU
PAINTERS / DECORATORS
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Father & Son Team PH 0408 198 759 or 5435 3411
TILING
STO
• Fast Response to urgent repairs • All General Plumbing & Maintenance • Drains Cleared & Repaired & Roo Roofing Ro Roo ofing fiiin ing ng High Pressure jetting Quality in all • Hot Water Repairs and areas of Plumbing Replacements • Roofing & Gutter Specialists FREE • Gas Fitting QUOTES • Gas appliance servicing
Ph 5446 1535
www.dunstonebrosplumbing.com.au
PO Box 54, Eaglehawk
Peter Carr Plumbing & Gasfitting Pty. Ltd.
Call David/Bronwyn
0438 083 139 www.bettabathroomhire.com.au
CM & MR ARCHBOLD STONEMASONS
PLUMBERS D
ARE YOU RENOVATING?
See photos on our website
POST HOLE BORING
NE
MOBILE BATHROOMS
RETAINING WALLS - FEATURE WALLS CHIMNEYS - COMPLETE HOUSES
www.naturalstoneconstruction.com.au
Rubbish RubbishRemoval Removal Pruning Pruning
Mobile: 0401 337 083
Don Andrea Plumbing
Phone 0408 506 159 Lic#23529
Formally “Spider Sprayers”
FULLY INSURED
for a free quote call Malcolm at: Phone: (03) 54393799
STONE MASONS
Established over 35 years General Plumbing & Maintenance Gas Fitting Blocked Drains Hot Water Services
Edge Gardening and Mowing LawnMowing Mowing Lawn WeedControl Control Weed Fertilising Fertilising
PLUMBERS
License No. 32710
A friendly, reliable, local plumbing team fully qualified in all aspects of plumbing
544 33 999 4 Nolan Street, Bendigo
Specialising in
POST & PIER HOLES 200 UP TO 900 • 6 TON EXCAVATOR BOBCAT & TIPPER • 7 DAY SERVICE
• Licensed Backflow Tester • Blocked Drains • Burst Pipes • Septics • Gas Leaks & Gas Fitting • Hot Water Services • Roof Leaks • Renovations • Gen Plumbing • Latest Drain Cleaning Equipment QUALITY WORK AT THE RIGHT PRICE!
Lic#100122 SPECIALISING IN: JLC PLUMBING & PLUMBING GAS GENERAL & MAINTENANCE HEATER SERVICES RENTAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE & INSTALLATIONS GAS FITTING AND
Jason Charles 0448 324 126 Jason Charles 0448 324 126 Lic No: 50975
SERVICING GENERAL PLUMBING HOT WATER SERVICE & MAINTENANCE REPAIR & GAS FITTING AND REPLACEMENT BLOCKED DRAINS SERVICING RENOVATIONS AND HOT WATER SERVICE INSTALLATIONS BLOCKED DRAINS 24 HOUR SERVICE RENOVATIONS AND INSTALLATIONS 24 HOUR SERVICE
0423 295 488
SPECIALIST POST HOLE BORING
Services Offered
Fully insured - Commercial & Domestic • Post holes • Stump holes • Pier boring • Underpin boring • Retainer Walls
To advertise in this section please call
Call Matt
1300 558 385
0429 984 748 contact@reidbuildingcontractors.com.au
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We load for you! 7 Days a Week No job too small or too big
Green Waste Green Waste Special
t Yard clean ups t Whitegoods t DomesƟc t Builders t Renovators t Commercial
TREE LOPPING · Tree Removal & Pruning · Green Waste & Stump Removal · Tower/Chipper/Bobcat /Tipper · Over 15 Years Experience · We Travel Anywhere · Free Quotes · Fully Insured
0423 402 474 SPOUT CLEANING
www.juddstreesolutions.com.au
TREE LOPPING
CV Industrial Vacuum Services
SMITHS
Ph Paul 5439 3835 or 0428 395 429
Tree Maintenance • Stump Mulching Hire Travel Tower • Tree Pruning and Stump Grinding • Tip Truck & Woodchipper Hire • Free Quotes
* Fully Insured
(no job too BIG or SMALL for the Smith Family team)
Advertise Here 1300 558 385
David Smith 0427 506 160 e: dsmith.trees@gmail.com
SPOUT CLEANING
Reduce Fire Risk Spouts Vacuumed Spotlessly Pensioner Discounts Water Tanks Cleaned
Quality tree and Stump Removal
PUMP SERVICES
Bendigo
JB Painting & Decorating Joel Blundell Painting & Decorating Competitive Prices & Free Quotes New Homes | Renovations | Period Homes External & Internal Repaints Servicing Bendigo & Surrounding Areas Fully insured and reliable ABN: 86134228939
0432 626 446 painter_joel@hotmail.com
Pumps& Motors Electric
SALES • SERVICE • REPAIRS
PHONE BRUCE
Conditions apply. For private use only.
RUBBISH REMOVAL
No
0448 701 138
CALL BEN TODAY FOR A NO OBLIGATION FREE QUOTE
“Get the job done right the first time!”
Greg Hicks st same day Plumbing Fajosebrvtoicoesmall Master Plumber
SPECIALISING IN ALL ASPECTS OF TILING & WATERPROOFING
Mobile 0418 510 217 Email bjabel@impulse.net.au
bendigopumps@gmail.com
0427 319 923
ROOFING
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1981 collection of Aust stamps Mint $40 5442 1507.
JACKEROO camp kitchen ex cond $15 Ph 0408 590 830.
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LADIES Skirts, sz 16-18, good brands $5 ech Ph 0466 269 948
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OUTDOOR glass top table 5 ft x 3ft $10 Phone 5449 6726.
COVERDALE'S Craft 124 High St Maryborough EXTRA 10% off if you bring in this ad. DOLL'S cot pink with lovehearts, pillow & blanket $15 Ph 5439 3715 DOONA cover double size $20 Ph 0437 567 073
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PEA STRAW $9.00 Straw $8 Min 12 bales Free delivery or pick up Bendigo Ph 0427 304 600 PET cushions padded washable var sizes from $10 0476 077 570 PORTACOT 3 in 1, extra mattress sheets & blanket $80 Ph 5449 6726.
ELECTRIC fans, 2 desk, 1 tower $10 the lot Ph 5444 4931.
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Blazers sides battle on By JOEL PETERSON
FOUR of the five Central Vic Blazers sides will line up in finals this weekend in Hockey Victoria competitions. The Blazers’ Vic league two, women’s Vic league one, women’s Vic league one reserve and under-16 mixed pennant sides are all still in the finals. The men’s Vic league two side scored a 3-0 win over Greater Dandenong last weekend to finish third, equal on points with Mornington but trailing on score difference. Tim Burnham, Isaac Temby and Ethan Anderson shared the goals in the Blazers’ finals-clinching win. The Blazers tackle Werribee in this weekend’s first week of finals at Footscray Hockey Centre on Saturday. The Blazers finished the regular season with the second most wins in the competitions but recorded only one draw, two less than any of the other top-four sides. The Blazers also finished third in the women’s Vic league one competition, and take on Melbourne University on Saturday at Hawthorn-Malvern Hockey centre.
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DESPERATE: There is plenty of finals action to come for CV Blazers.
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The Blazers’ women drew 3-3 with Mornington in their final home and away game last week. Kate Robertson, Merryn Coffee and Kirsty Rout all scored once apiece for the Blazers women. The women’s Vic league one reserve side suffered a final round loss to KBH Brumbies but still
scraped into finals by a game. After the 5-4 loss last week, the Blazers face up to KLBH again this week in their first finals match at the State Netball and Hockey Centre. The men’s reserve side finished ninth and clearly out of finals, the only Blazers side to miss the postseason.
Nunawading has been a perennial SEABL contender led by Shane McDonald and has made its run by winning two away playoffs from fourth in the east to make the conference final. Bendigo will need to be switched on from the opening tip to avoid a similar fate to Brisbane, who trailed 30-16 at quarter time of last week’s preliminary final. “The start of every game is pretty crucial but over 40 minutes we feel like we can do a job whether they jump us or not,” White said. “We’ve been really good this year at staying level-headed, staying together as a group and I guess that comes back to the team chemistry. We know when push comes to shove this group will get the job done. ”For our group defence is a massive part of our game, we know that when Nunawading put points on the board they are hard to stop. “A key for us will be getting up the floor, troubling Shane, getting the ball out of his hands and make other people score the ball that don’t usually do that. “If we can do that and keep them into the 60s or 70s points wise we think we have a really good chance of winning this game.” Bendigo’s home crowd is another factor working in the club’s favour “Everyone who is a part of this club, supporters included, should be excited. The grand final is the most important game, but in terms of games we get to host we have worked the entire season for this exact moment and to host this game,” Kendle said. “This is what you train so hard for, this is what you sacrifice so much for. “We just hope the crowd can be as excited as we are and get this place packed and give them a good show.” Bendigo’s SEABL conference final tips off at 7pm on Saturday night at Bendigo Stadium.
The under-16 mixed pennant side had a thumping 6-2 win over Essendon in its first finals game last week and has advanced to the grand final to be played next weekend. All the Blazers teams in action this weekend play on Saturday to try to advance to the second week of finals.
Chris is a big deal BENDIGO’S Chris Hamilton has translated a brilliant 2016 season into a three-year professional deal with World Tour cycling team GiantAlpecin for 2017. Hamilton won the national under-23 championship in January before going on to perform strongly at the Tour Down Under and Herald Sun Tour. Unfortunately he was involved in a collision with a car and broke his wrist in April, but is now back on the bike riding for the Avanti IsoWhey squad and preparing to make the transition to the World Tour next year. The 21-year-old was announced as one of two signings by the squad, along with Lennard Hofstede. “We are very pleased to be signing both Chris and Lennard as we consider them to be very promising young riders with bright futures ahead of them,” Giant-Alpecin’s Marc Reef said. “Chris is a talented climber who can target general classifications in the future. We will take it step-by-step, giving him the opportunity and space to develop. “In that line he will race a broad
program to also test himself across different type of races.” Hamilton said in a statement he was excited to be joining the program, alongside the likes of top pros Warren Barguil, John Degenkolb, Tom Dumoulin and Laurens Ten Dam and fellow Aussie Michael Matthews. “I am very proud to join team Giant-Alpecin. By signing a long-term agreement the team has shown its confidence in me, giving me a steady base and the support of a very professional structure, allowing me to develop,” he said. “The opportunities that I will have to grow in stage racing especially attract me.” Meanwhile, Bendigo will host the 2016 National Junior Road Championships across this weekend. Starting on Friday with a time trial at Emu Creek and finishing on Sunday with criteriums at Huntly, around 500 of the state’s best under-15 and under-17 cyclists will flock to Bendigo for the annual titles. The road races will be held in Eaglehawk on Saturday from 8.30am and the criteriums on Sunday from 8.45am.
BLAKE’S HONOUR BLAKE Theunissen has taken out the Dyett Medal as the Bendigo Fighting Miners club champion for 2016. The hooker was in his second season with the club, and also led the way in the Ward trophy – the Players’ Player award. With the transfer of Elton Tuitupou to Brisbane in 2016, Theunissen shifted to hooker where he adapted quickly.
TOP PRIZE FOR ZEB ON TRACK: Chris Hamilton inked a three-year contract.
BRIDGEWATER’S Zeb Broadbent was a runaway winner in Monday night’s Loddon Valley Football Netball League Harding Medal count.
The hard-running midfielder polled a huge 31 votes. Mitiamo’s Doug Thomas was next best with 25 votes, and Pyramid Hill’s Michael Callinan was third. In A-grade netball, Mitiamo’s Laura Hicks won a third league medal after rocketing out to an early lead in the count, which was held on 101.5 Fresh FM. Hicks will be in action in this weekend’s preliminary final, when the Superoos line up against Calivil for a grand final spot. The same teams will hit the field in senior football, with the Roos and Demons vying to face Bridgewater in the grand
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Bombers flying high By JOEL PETERSON
LEITCHVILLE Gunbower will seek grand final revenge on Saturday when it meets North Bendigo the 2016 Heathcote District Football League grand final at Huntly. The first decider in the central Victorian region is a replay of last year’s decider that saw an inaccurate Bombers outfit outclassed by the Dogs in a classic grand final. Leitchville has been the class of the HDFL all year, picking up inclusions in Ayden Walton and Sam Kennedy midseason to add to an already impressive list. Leitchville started 0-2, losing to North in round one, but the Bombers have won their past 15 games and earned a week off heading into the grand final. North emerged through tough tests against Colbinabbin and Huntly, and was in
QEO hosts festival THE Queen Elizabeth Oval will host a festival of grand final football on the eve of the AFL grand final, when AFL Victoria and the Richmond Football Club host a gala day on Friday, September 30. Bendigo is part of the new Next Generation Academy zone for Richmond, and the Tigers staff will be present at the celebration of football before footy’s biggest day on October 1. “AFL grand final week is a special time in the Victorian calendar and we are looking to bring some of that atmosphere in to Bendigo on grand final eve,” AFL Central Victoria region general manager Paul Hamilton said. “The free festival will feature lots of fun activities for the whole family with a kid’s playground, markets, entertainment, a panel of AFL footballers and live streaming of the AFL grand
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final parade on the scoreboard. “We will also recognise and honour all the premiership sides of all age groups from the region on the day. You can expect to see a celebrity AFL 9’s game, goal kicking competitions, kids’ games, plenty of giveaways and some great female footy.” For Richmond, it forms part of a series of events as the club pushed to build a base in its academy zone. The Tigers academy extends through the Goulburn Murray, Bendigo, Sunraysia and North Central regions – the Murray Bushrangers and Bendigo Pioneers talent catchments. The program aims to introduce the game of australian rules to both boys and girls, aged five to 18 years old, who are from indigenous and multicultural backgrounds, and provide pathways for coaches, umpires, and administrators.
imposing touch in last week’s preliminary final triumph over the Hawks. Full forward Sam Barnes booted a lazy 10 goals in the game and looms large given Leitchville’s injury worries. Co-captain Daniel Couwenberg, Barnes’ usual marker in key defender Leigh Prendergast and livewire Daniel Coates are all in serious doubt to play in the decider after suffering injuries in Leitchville’s semi final win two weeks ago against Huntly. “Those guys have a bit of a battle on their hands,” Bombers coach Matt Hawken said on Tuesday. The Dogs have a clean bill of health, but combating the powerful run and leg speed of the Bombers on the wide expanses of Huntly’s Strauch Reserve will prove a formidable test. The Bombers trained at Huntly last weekend be-
fore watching the Dogs beat Huntly at Elmore, and historically play the ground well as it has similar dimensions to grounds at both Leitchville and Gunbower. North Bendigo bottled things up when the sides met in round one at Atkins Street, and were then found wanting in the round 10 rematch on the bigger home ground of the Bombers. The Dogs will have to get their hands on the ball early and often, Bennett saying that the contested situations will be all the more vital in determining the result. Both sides have potent forward lines and plenty of midfield depth, and if last year’s game is any indication it has the potential to be another brilliant contest. The day’s games begin at 8.45am with the under-15 netball between Colbinabbin and LBU. At 10am Colbo plays
BFNL finals kick off FOUR mouth-watering matchups across senior football and A-grade netball start what is set to be a bumper Bendigo Football Netball League finals series at the Queen Elizabeth Oval this weekend. Saturday night sees Golden Square play Strathfieldsaye in the senior football qualifying final, while the Bulldogs play Sandhurst in A-grade netball. Sunday’s elimination finals feature four different teams with Eaglehawk doing battle with Kyneton in senior football and Gisborne facing Maryborough in Agrade netball. All four games look to be even matchups, but the one with the most intrigue is perhaps Sunday’s do-or-die clash between the Tigers and Hawks. Eaglehawk’s red-hot second half of the year has been tempered by losses to Sandhurst and Golden Square in the past two weeks, but the Borough has been far from blown away in either game. The Hawks took it right up to Sandhurst in a 32-point loss in round 17 and were only edged out by a point in a final round thriller at Wade Street. Kyneton suffered a demoralising loss against the Dogs on home turf two weeks ago but bounced back to nearly steal the points against Sandhurst last weekend.
RACE ON: Brodie Collins and Jack Geary.
Just nine points separated the two in Kyneton’s round eight win at the Showgrounds, but Eaglehawk bounced back in a big way seven weeks later when they belted the Tigers by 75 points. The wide expanses and fast surface at the QEO suit Eaglehawk’s counter-attacking, play-on-at-all-costs style, but also has the benefit of providing the Kyneton forward line plenty of space to operate in. Dynamo Ben Weightman is a certain starter for the Tigers and will draw Tyler Miles as a likely matchup, but Kyneton loses Jarrod Witnish through injury. Jesse Collins will come back in for Eaglehawk. Saturday night’s clash will bee another fierce, physical encounter, with Golden
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Square and Strathfieldsaye both out to earn the right to play Sandhurst in the second semi final in a week’s time. Co-coach Bryce Curnow, dogged by injury all year, is again expected to miss for the Storm, while Simon Rosa will be a welcome inclusion at Wade Street. Saturday night’s senior final starts at 6pm. In A-grade netball, Sandhurst goes into its match against Golden Square from 6.20pm on Saturday as a strong favourite to progress to play Kangaroo Flat next week. The game between Maryborough and Gisborne from 3.20pm on Sunday offers plenty, with both sides in sparkling form of late.
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Leitchville in under-17 netball, and North Bendigo faces White Hills from 11.15am in B-reserve, while the two sides also do battle in the B-grade decider from 12.30pm. A-reserve sees a third game between the Dogs and Demons from 1.45pm, and the A-grade grand final sees the Nadine Anderson-led White Hills tackle the Jodie Lake-coached Colbinabbin from 3pm. Football games start at 9.30am with perennial junior powerhouses Leitchville Gunbower and LBU in the under-17s, while White Hills will tackle a plucky Heathcote in reserves football from 11.50am. The senior clash between North and the Bombers gets under way at 2.30pm at Huntly’s Specialist Breeders Oval. Joel’s senior football prediction: Leitchville Gunbower by 17 points.
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It’s time to be Brave
By JOEL PETERSON
THE stakes may be higher but the preparation remains exactly the same for the Bendigo Braves ahead of Saturday night’s SEABL east conference final against Nunawading at Bendigo Stadium. The Braves won the right to host the game with a dominant performance against Brisbane two weeks ago, while the Spectres also had to beat the Spartans last week in Brisbane to force their way through to the decider.
Talent can only win you so many games The Braves’ focus and resolve has been steely for the entirety of their 2016 campaign, which has seen them go a league best 22-3 on the back of a dominant defence and a team chemistry that has been lauded by all involved in the team. “Chemistry and camaraderie in team sports are the things that on the outside looking in some people don’t see it or don’t understand, but I think that it’s those intangibles like trust, believing in your teammates and wanting to fight for them that go a long, long way,” Braves superstar and SEABL MVP favourite Jeremy Kendle told the Weekly. “Talent can only win you so many games, but the teamwork and togetherness is what really wins championships.
FINALS READY: Bendigo Braves Kevin White (left) and Jeremy Kendle. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN
“We have a great group of guys that believe in that and that’s why we’ve had the success that we’ve had, and we hope to have more over the next two weeks.” The perfect example of that chemistry is Bendigo’s pregame routine. The group gathers in the locker
room before every game and shares a prayer, led by Kendle. Regardless of whether individual players are faith-driven, or would make it a part of their routine before games otherwise, it symbolises the one-in-all-in nature of the group. While a team with a connection
such as Bendigo’s is imposing, scarier still is the prospect that the group as a whole is still improving. “We’ve continued to improve as the season has gone on, and the coaches an players trust every guy on the team, one through 12,” Kendle’s backcourt running mate and
defensive player of the year candidate Kevin White said. “Damian (Johnson) is in the middle on D, Matt Andronicos is blocking shots and rebounding, and every guy off the bench comes in and makes an impact.” Continued Page 30
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