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VOLUNTEERS operating the Golden Square swimming pool may again fight to keep the Maple Street facility open despite the City of Greater Bendigo’s three-year plan to close it. In what amounts to a communication breakdown between council and the pool’s management committee, president Bernadette Wright said volunteers found out about the closure plans when they read an article in last week’s Bendigo Weekly.

The report, about the August 31 council meeting and the tender to manage the new aquatic centre under construction in Kangaroo Flat, included analysis in the agenda notes which said: “council has previously resolved to close Golden Square and Kangaroo Flat swimming pools upon the opening of the new $31 million indoor aquatic, leisure and wellness centre.” However, the business case

analysis summary for the new leisure centre, published by council in May 2015 said the pool’s committee “will have the option to retain and continue to operate the Golden Square pool if they so choose”. Councillors talked about meeting with the Golden Square management committee to discuss moves to decommission the pool. Cr Elise Chapman acknowledged the work of the volunteers,

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adding if it was replicated at other pools, council “wouldn’t have such a big bill” to maintain them. Committee president Bernadette Wright said this week she had talked to the council on Monday and been invited to present to a councillor forum in two weeks. Ms Wright said she would report the dramatic rise in the use of the pool since 2013 when the Golden Square community won its

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first fight to keep the facility open – 15,500 visits last swimming season compared to 1200 three years earlier. She said she would comment on behalf of the committee after the forum. But council’s acting manager of active and healthy communities Lincoln Fitzgerald said nothing had changed since the 2013 decision to allow the committee to lease and operate the pool until closure no later than the opening of the new Kangaroo Flat centre.

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Low rates continue THE Reserve Bank of Australia’s board decision to leave the cash rate unchanged at 1.50 per cent means mortgage holders will continue to enjoy record low interest rates. In a statement released on Tuesday, Reserve Bank governor Glenn Stephens said the global economy was continuing to grow, but at a lower than average pace. “Commodity prices are above recent lows, but this follows very substantial declines over the past couple of years. Australia’s terms of trade remain much lower than they had been in recent years,” he said. “Financial markets have continued to function effectively. Funding costs for high-quality borrowers remain low and, globally, monetary policy remains remarkably accommodative. “In Australia, recent data suggest that overall growth is continuing, despite a very large decline in business investment, helped by growth in other areas of domestic demand and exports. Labour market indicators continue to be somewhat mixed, but suggest continued expansion in employment in the near term. “Inflation remains quite low. Given very subdued growth in labour costs and very low cost pressures elsewhere in the world, this is expected to remain the case for some time.” CONTINUING low interest rates

have inspired more property owners to undertake renovations to their homes. Date obtained from a survey by popular website www.ServiceSeeking.com.au found that about one in four (26 per cent) of respondents plan to renovate their home in the next year. The survey also found that more than half of all homeowners (54 per cent) had renovated in the past, a further affirmation of Australians’ love affair for property. ServiceSeeking.com.au chief executive Jeremy Levitt said with the success of renovation television programs such as House Rules, The Block and Selling Houses Australia, more Australians were taking the plunge to redesign their own homes. THE state government says it has recognised the need to make it easier for Victorians to access housing by launching an Australian first online social housing register. Launched on the eve of Housing Week last Sunday, the online application system was the first step for the Victorian Housing Register which will consolidate all social housing waiting lists into a single place. The register simplifies the current application process and provides a fair way for households to access a broad range of social housing options. The register will be rolled out in two stages – beginning with

public housing waiting lists operating from the register with community housing associations coming online next year. From next year, community housing organisations will be able to access one register to allocate vacant properties to Victorians in need. Those currently on waiting lists will not need to reapply, they will be transferred automatically onto the new register. The register will consist of two categories – Priority Access for those most in need and a Register of Interest for people who would like to be considered for social housing. THE Greater Bendigo Housing Strategy was officially adopted at the August 31 council meeting. The strategy establishes a framework for how Bendigo will grow, and includes a range of strategic directions that have already been endorsed by the Council including the Greater Bendigo Residential Strategy, Connecting Greater Bendigo: Integrated Transport and Land Use Strategy, and Commercial Land and Activity Centre Strategy. The Housing Strategy aims to support the development of a compact Bendigo, establish a framework to promote the development of 10 minute neighbourhoods, improve the diversity of housing that is being built, promote higher density housing at a number of key development sites,

TAKING THE PLUNGE: Home renovations are on the increase. and promote the development of small towns. A survey included as part of an Issues and Opportunities Paper released for public comment in June was completed by 157 respondents and 24 submissions were also received. Respondents said it was important to have varied housing choice to suit various life stages, that the council should encourage more housing in areas that have access to services, facilities and active transport choices, and the council should do more to support affordable housing options. The strategy will ensure the development of accessible, liveable and healthy communities. The next step in the process is to prepare an Implementation Plan that will consider changes to the Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme, including rezoning.

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Council loses key figures

THE City of Greater Bendigo is reeling from the imminent exit of two key figures in the council’s recent history, planning and development director Prue Mansfield and long-serving councillor Rod Campbell. Councillors were notified at Wednesday night’s regular forum that Ms Mansfield had resigned from her position and would finish work on October 5. Ms Mansfield told the Bendigo Weekly under a directorate restructure, her role would become health and wellbeing, businesses she managed when she started at the

council in 2007. Cr Rod Campbell has served for two consecutive terms, including a year as mayor which coincided with the first diagnosis of Guillain Barre Syndrome that years later has left him without the use of legs and hands. He served another six years on council, contributing at times more than 30 hours a week as his health deteriorated, but yesterday told fellow councillors he would not to renominate. “I am creating an opportunity for a new councillor,” Cr Campbell said yesterday. “If you are seeking election, you have to be able to look some-

one in the eye and say you will do the work for four years.” Among his contributions, Cr Campbell has been influential in his advocacy work for people with disabilities and he launched in August a committee that would ad-

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and development would no longer exist under the restructure and the role she had been offered did not afford the opportunities she desired. Accepting her resignation, council chief executive Craig Nie-

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dress social inclusion. Ms Mansfield said she would remain in Bendigo but it was time to look for a role that excited and challenged her. Her old directorate of planning

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mann said Ms Mansfield had made a lasting contribution to the future development of Greater Bendigo. “We live in a thriving regional city and Prue has overseen the development of much strategic plan-

ning, including the Residential Strategy, Hospital Precinct Structure Plan, Rosalind Park Recreation Reserve Precinct Master Plan and the Integrated Transport and Land Use Strategy (ITLUS) – all documents that will shape how we live for years to come,” Mr Niemann said. “One of her most recent and difficult matters was the planning application to develop Bendigo’s first mosque. “Prue has also made significant contributions in other areas such as overseeing innovation in dealing with domestic waste water, which will deliver better health outcomes for many residents.”

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ROSEMARY Glaisher has become the third Australian Greens-endorsed candidate to nominate in the City of Greater Bendigo elections. The school teacher who raised her children in Axedale is running in the Eppalock ward but lives in Golden Square. “I feel a lot of issues that Bendigo is facing don’t stop at ward boundaries,” she said. It has been only two months since Ms Glaisher finished campaigning for the Greens for the federal seat of Bendigo. Asked if her party affiliation will disadvantage her in the local government election, she said: “If anyone is not going to vote for me because I am a Green, if they listen to me and my views and priorities, they probably won’t vote for me anyway.” Ms Glaisher said she was in favour of some of the same issues the council had been advocating in recent years, including compact development and the concept of a ten-minute neighbourhood which encouraged residents to cycle or walk to shops and work rather than drive. She is also in favour of environmentally sustainable building design, saying west-facing houses with no verandah were

THERE is one more Eltham Copper Butterfly in the Bendigo region, but you’re unlikely to see it in the garden at home any time soon. Pavement artist Ulla Taylor this week put the finishing touches on a chalk drawing of the rare butterfly to tie in with 2016 National Threatened Species Day. Ms Taylor also created the pavement drawing of FunLoong in the Mall last December. The drawing is situated in Hargreaves Mall, though it is not one of the three locations around the city where the butterfly itself has been found. Council’s Robyn Major said the butterfly is particularly important because it is at the risk of extinction. “The Eltham Copper Butterfly is an attractive little butterfly that has been found in three separate locations in Bendigo,” she said. “In the 1950s it was actually considered extinct until it was re-discovered in 1987 and registered as threatened under the Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act (1988) in May 1991.” on the wing: Ulla Taylor in the Hargreaves Mall. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

standing: Rosemary Glaisher. “old hat now”. “Urban planning and housing development can and must take into account not just our changing conditions but the potential for improving people’s lives through clever design and strong community focus,” Ms Glaisher said. “If elected to council, I will also work tirelessly for the protection of our boxironbox forests and for the inclusion of the Wellsford Forest in the National Park. “Many local residents have long campaigned for this while others are surprised to hear that this is not already the case.” Other Greens candidates in the Greater Bendigo local government election are Jennifer Alden in Lockward ward and Michelle Goldsmith in Whipstick.

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Dummies shown red card

LAST minute changes that will disallow how-to-vote cards in ballot packs hope to stop dummy candidates, but critics say it will benefit incumbent councillors who already have a profile and candidates with the most to spend on advertising. In Greater Bendigo, there is already a field of 11 candidates in the Eppalock ward, making it almost certain the three elected will have relied on preferences to get them across the line. The Liberals and Greens joined forces in the Victoria’s Legislative

Council late last week to repeal the section of new council electoral regulations that refer to the inclusion of preferences. The change does not stop candidates advertising preferences in the media, online or in letterboxes. Traditionally how-to-vote cards have been included in ballot packs but Victorian shadow minister for local government David Davis, who moved the repeal, said a 200-word candidate statement accompanying the ballot paper was enough information. “The armies of dummy candidates lining up to run in this year’s council elections will have to think

again,” Mr Davis said. Dummy candidates are those who have no intention of winning, but who purpose is to gather votes which then flow to preferred aligned candidates.

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gues this may lead to more informal voting. “The government consulted on the issue of removing preference indications and did not proceed due to a lack of support in the

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community and concerns of an increased level of informal voting,” said local government minister Natalie Hutchins. “As a result the situation that has been in place since 1995 has

remained unchanged.” The Victorian Local Governance Association agrees with Ms Hutchins, saying it continued to support keeping preferences in ballot packs. “The VLGA supports the indication of preferences as it provides vital information and a level playing field for all candidates to communicate to votes who best aligns with their values and principles,” said president, councillor Sebastian Klein. Ballot packs will be posted out to voters in early October. Nominations to run in the election will open next Thursday.

Pool future in the balance 3From Page 1 “After the council meeting on August 31, 2016, the city made contact with the committee and requested a meeting to discuss their operations and plans, as the Golden Square pool was mentioned in the council report,” Mr Fitzgerald said. “The city is in regular contact with committee members and the committee is aware of the conditions of the lease and the details of the 2013 decision regarding the pool’s eventual closure.” An entry on the pool’s facebook page said the committee was surprised to read of closure plans in the Bendigo Weekly and would follow up with the council. “We want to assure you that season 2016/2017 is going ahead, as per our lease, and it will be bigger and brighter than ever before,” the post reads. A community battle to keep the pool open has the potential to be a defining issue in the upcoming council elections given the decision to go ahead with the new Kangaroo Flat aquatic centre was unpopular with many constituents. Incumbents mayor Rod Fyffe and Barry Lyons have said they will nominate to run in the Lockwood ward again, but Cr Chapman is yet to publicly commit to renomination. It is understood the pool committee is talking to all candidates who have announced their intention to nominate.

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Work shuts Bendigo line V/LINE will wait until after AFL finals and third term school holidays to commence four weeks of rail work that will close the Bendigo line. Public transport minister Jacinta Allan said buses would operate in place of trains from October 4 to 30. She advised commuters to add an hour to travelling times. But there would be no compensation for the disruption because the work scheduled was regular maintenance and upgrades to level crossings. “I can appreciate as someone who uses the rail services regularly that when there are disruptions to the normal timetable it can be frustrating, but in this instance it is important that V/Line does its regular round of maintenance to upgrade the line, to address and upgrade signalling,” Ms Allan said. The specific reason for the closure is the removal FUNERALS of two & level crossings in St Albans, 135 the line is going to be shut,” Ms PRE - PAID FUNERALS Allan said. kilometres south of Bendigo. “I do recognise though, for V/Line will take the opportunity to close the entire Bendigo passengers this will cause some line, replace rail in some sec- disruption but in the longer term tions, improve signalling, up- it means less disruptions for havgrade other level crossings and ing to close the line again to undertake this program of works.” carry out regular maintenance. The latest closure are likely “It makes sense to take advantage of a period of time when to remind commuters of months

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Training commuters PEOPLE with disabilities account for two million V/Line passenger trips of 17 million a year, according to chief executive Gary Liddle. Such a big user group needs to be understood so they can travel with confidence. V/Line partnered with Victorian disability support agency Scope for a threeyear training program that uses tools such as sentence boards, picture boards and the use of symbols to help people who have difficulty communicating their needs. Having devised the tools and trained more than 800 V/Line front line and PTV call centre staff, Scope awarded V/Line with communication accessibility accreditation, the first public transport operator in the world to gain the certification. Castlemaine resident Teace Norden, who uses an ipad app to communicate, said the training and tools gave people the comfort that staff would understand their needs. She uses public transport but the communication accessibility certification “built my confidence in the world”. Victorian transport minister Jacinta Allan said public transport was the option for some people to travel so they needed the comfort of being understood. “It sends a really positive message in the community who might need some extra assistance in using V/Line’s services, the train or the bus, and they are unsure about that,” Ms Allan said. “It will give people confidence that they will be supported.” The program’s potential to bring new passengers to the service was a key gain. “It is a big proportion of our use and that could grow even more as we do more of this to make public transport more accessible,” Mr Liddle said.

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Lunch with an AFL legend

PROMINENT AFL identity Kevin Sheedy has been named the headline act for the 2016 Biggest Ever Blokes’ Lunch, to be held on Friday, November 18 at Ulumbarra Theatre. Event organiser Keith Sutherland said planning for this year’s Bendigo Weekly-backed event was well advanced, with the organising committee looking to cap numbers at 350. Mr Sutherland said he was excited to also announce that former homicide detective and police association secretary Ron Iddles would

be attending this year’s event and his book “The Good Cop“ will be on sale with part of the proceeds going to the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia. Ron will be happy to sign any books purchased on the day. “This will be the seventh time the fundraiser has been held and this year we will pass the $500,000 threshold, which is a fantastic achievement from our community and it’s also a great show of support for the Prostate Foundation and the search for a cure for prostate cancer which kills approximately 3300 of

the roughly 20,000 Australian men diagnosed with prostate cancer each year,” Mr Sutherland said.” Mr Sutherland thanked Bendigo Toyota for its ongoing gold sponsorship of the Biggest Ever Blokes Lunch, having been a part of the event since its inception in 2010. “I am extremely grateful to Paul and Sue DeAraugo and their team for continued support, and also to our gold sponsors including the Commonwealth Bank and City of Greater Bendigo, and our media sponsors in Win TV and the

Bendigo Weekly,” he said. Silver sponsors for this year’s lunch include Bendigo Health, MGR Accountants and Game Traffic and Contracting. Mr Sutherland said any business wishing to become either a gold, silver or bronze sponsor of the event should contact him on 0418 509 430 as soon as possible. “We are also looking for auction lots for the day which help in raising much needed funds in the fight against prostate cancer,” he said. Other activities offered as part

of this year’s Biggest Ever Blokes Lunch include local urologist Rowan Hall, who will talk about prostate cancer and the importance of regular prostate checks. The day starts with an outside barbeque, followed by a sit down snack during the afternoon. This year, television and radio personality John Deeks will act as master of ceremonies. Anyone wanting to attend needs to confirm numbers with Julie at the Bendigo Weekly on 5440 2500 as soon as possible as tickets at $100 a head are already selling.

plan for public space COUNCIL is calling on residents to provide feedback to two key documents in relation to the public space around the city. The two documents relate to the Greater Bendigo Public Space Plan – the Strategic Context and Issues Report and Summary report. Both documents are available for public viewing and will shape the way the public space is used and how it can be improved across the city. Mayor Rod Fyffe said the consultation and analysis so far had been revealing, but the council wanted to hear more from residents to further develop ideas. The Strategic Context and Issues Report and Summary Report can be found online at the City of Greater Bendigo website. To obtain a hard copy of the documents, contact council’s Mark Stubbs on 5434 6000.

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Forum focusses on early intervention A NEW unit at Bendigo Health that was the subject of a forum this week will allow mothers to be treated while their babies are with them. The annual forum was titles “The Earliest Intervention” and focussed on young parents and

their babies, with around 100 people from areas such as psychiatric services, carer support and community health services all involved. Bendigo Health stakeholder relations director Peter Robertson said with the new Parent Infant

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Record flows boost levels RECORD winter inflows are having a dramatic effect on water storages in central Victoria, with catchments seeing the benefit of four consecutive month s of above average rainfall. Coliban’s storages were at 42 per cent in May, but have risen to 94.3 per cent at the time of going to print. Coliban Water raw water supply manager Steve Healy said the past three months had delivered greater inflows than in the last two years combined. “Upper Coliban started to spill last week and we expect Lauriston Reservoir to spill within the next two weeks. The last time both reservoirs spilled was in spring 2013,” he said. “The winter-spring period is when we traditionally receive 90-95 per cent of our annual inflow into our storages, however, last winter we only had 128 millimetres of rain compared to

A BENDIGO radio station will be sounding better than ever after being awarded a major national community broadcasting grant. Life FM (105.1) received one of 238 nationwide grants from the Community Broadcasting Foundation, collecting $10,000 for muchneeded equipment upgrades. The money will go toward new in-studio microphones, recording equipment and a mixer, to improve the station’s broadcast quality. “We are delighted to receive $10,000 from the Community Broadcasting Foundation to upgrade our studio equipment, and we’re looking forward to installing a new mixer and microphones,” Life FM station manager Gaelle Broad said. “It’s great to see the expansion of Life FM in Bendigo. Over the past six months we’ve seen a growing number of volunteers, presenters and station sponsors.” The station’s headquarters are in Forest Street in the CBD, with the new equipment set to make programming easier for newcomers and old hands alike. The station also hopes the grant will allow them to attract new listeners thanks to the increase in sound quality the gear will provide. Life FM is also holding an open studio day from 8.30am tomorrow. You can listen to Life FM via 105.1 on your radio dial or stream via the station’s website.

288mm this winter.” After the end of a prolonged El Nino, a return to neutral conditions and a strong negative Indian Ocean Dipole both contributed to the increased rainfall. Lake Eppalock has also exceed its storage volume at the same time last year, and is up to almost 44 per cent capacity. That is a stark contrast to the levels earlier this year which saw the lake dip close to just 20 per cent during May. “Our storages were at 42 per cent in May and although we had good rainfall in autumn it took until the start of July for the catchment to become wet and significant inflows to reach our reservoirs,” Mr Healy said. At the time of going to print, the Bureau of Meteorology was forecasting heavy rain for Bendigo over Thursday night and Friday.

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All about a fundraiser in the bush FRIENDS and family of a seriously ill Bendigo man will rally together this weekend at a fundraiser held at Connor Park Winery in Leichardt. Tony Lester is battling incurable and rare amyloid myeloma and due to the illness the family is struggling with day to day living and are struggling financially. When Tony was diagnosed he was told with treatment he had two years to live, but through his positive outlook and support of his family he has fought the illness for 11 years. Tony’s journey has been a difficult one, and after suffering three heart attacks, he is also on dialysis for kidney failure. After suffering a stroke, Tony also has to use a walking stick. Osteoporosis is yet another illness he has inherited through the 76 medications he relies on to battle his illnesses, which cause his bones to be brittle and makes it hard for him to get about independently. The fundraiser is called “All about the bush for Tony” and will be held at Connor Park Winery, located at 55 Connors Road, Leichardt, on Saturday, September 10, from 10am. Activities planned for the family friendly event include a quick shear competition, best ute competition, live band, jumping castle and full catering is available on the day (no BYO or glass). Money raised will go towards much needed items to modify Tony’s home and make life a little easier for him and his family. For further information, please contact Elisha Dingfielder on 0497 645 007.

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rary pop song repertoire. Now, in its sixth year, the concert is very much an established and much loved fixture on Bendigo’s calendar of events. Girton headmaster Matthew Maruff, said that the choir was sounding better than ever. “This choir is such a great community initiative and I know from talking to the Forever Young members that for many, the weekly rehearsals are the highlight of their week,” he said. “To have such a positive reason to get together

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Kits for a cause STUDENTS from Catholic College, Crusoe College, Girton Grammar and Bendigo Senior Secondary College worked hard over the past week to begin the assembly of Zonta birthing kits. Zonta is now inviting community volunteers to help its members assemble the kits this Saturday, September 10, from 9.30am until approximately 3.00pm. The club is aiming to produce another 2000 kits

to add to the 6000 produced in the previous 12 months. The kits produced in 2015 were sent to the Democratic Republic of Congo in Africa where a mother’s chance of dying through pregnancy or birth complications is one in 15. With the help of the birthing kits, Zonta aims to reduce such deaths by providing a clean birth environment reducing infection related deaths.

It is estimated that for every 11 birthing kits distributed, a mother or baby’s life is saved. The birthing kits contain a plastic sheet to prevent mother and baby from coming into contact with a dirt floor, as well as soap and gloves to prevent a birth attendant from transmitting germs to the mother and baby and to clean the mother’s perineum. There’s also gauze to

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Art show displays longevity A WIDE and varied selection of art work will be on show for a good cause this weekend as the Y Service Club of Kangaroo Flat holds its 11th annual Bendigo Art Show. Running today through until Sunday, organiser are hoping to exceed last year’s 220 entries which came from all over Victoria and interstate. Already this year the displays have flooded in, with several works from metropolitan areas as well as those outside Victoria again submitting their work. Paintings were hung meticulously yesterday, ready to be

viewed and judged for a number of categories. Best in Show, Best Oil, Best Watercolour and Best Pastel, Pen and Other Media awards will all be up for grabs. This year will see a new category in the People’s Choice awarded. Chief judge is Castlemaine Art Gallery curator Emma Busowsky Cox, who will run her eye over all entries to judge winners. Organiser Christine Van Der Zee said the paintings entered are of exceptional quality, with a broad variety of talent on show. Along with the show a raffle

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Tireless advocate for autistic and neurodiverse children and teenagers, Beck Kelly, is thrilled to introduce two significant programs. The Lab Bendigo is a computer group aimed at autistic and neurodiverse children and teenagers aged between 8 and 17 years. The second program is “Introduction to Filmmaking” which will be running during the next school holidays. “I’ve been working on these programs for a couple of years but first I needed to find the right location and the right mentors to help the young people within the programs, “ Ms Kelly said. “We are opening The Lab up to all children who are interested. All of our Lab mentors are autistic/neurodiverse and their background and special interest is computers and gaming.” Ms Kelly said the program has multiple benefits. “The program encourages young people to find relationships and friendships through shared interests,” she said. “This needs to be a natural process. We focus on things that the participants are good at doing. “By doing this we hope to give them assistance with education, employment as well as social interactions. “We have found kids will see different programs other kids are working on and this is when friendships and conversations start. “Our mentors can then

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JOBSEEKERS are invited to attend one of three free employment workshop organised by Bendigo TAFE during September. The workshops focus on overcoming job search challenges, understanding employability skills and engaging with prospective employers, and aim to help participants improve their chances of finding their next job. Bendigo TAFE’s employment services acting manager, Wendy Schwedes, said the workshops align with the TAFE’s commitment to support our local communities’ skilling and employment needs. “Supporting our local communities is a core function Bendigo TAFE. Our on-site Skills and Jobs Centre is all about helping people build skills and employment pathways through to one-on-one career advice as well as training and employment assistance,” she said. “Our latest suite of workshops will focus on supporting people who are seeking new career opportunities, many of whom are facing significant challenges.” Workshops include: • Monday, September 19, 10am-12pm – The light bulb moment – Learn how to position yourself and define your competitive edge over other candidates.

in the lab: Beck Kelly and Tony Langdon. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN step in and assist with putting new programs onto devices and helping them navigate programs.” Ms Kelly said Tony Langdon will be working with young adults in the 10 to 17-yearold age group and Kody Mills will be working with the under 10-year-old bracket. The Lab Bendigo sessions will start on Tuesday, October 4 and will run weekly until the end of term 4.

The filmmaking program will be run on the weekends of September 24 and 25 and October 1 and 2. Ms Kelly said she has been thrilled by the support of the Greater City of Bendigo which has donated computers and devices for participants who don’t have their own equipment. “Organisations such as Distinctive Options, the Lions Club of Bendigo and the Bend-

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igo community in general have been wonderfully supportive and generous,” she said. The Lab Network Bendigo facebook page will be updated regularly. For further information on both programs go to www. thelab.org.au or email: bendigoautisticadvocacy@gmail.com. The Bendigo Autistic Advocacy and Support Service is at 125 Wills Street, Bendigo. - Dianne Dempsey

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expo’s move to its Junortoun venue at the Bendigo Baptist Church on McIvor Highway, the club wants to appeal to locals. So it offers interactive experiences that kids enjoy, including metal detecting, gold planning and gem sifting, the workings “salted” with gemstone and metal treasures. In addition, event coordinator Andie Downing said there was a recruiting drive underway in the lead up to two important anniversaries next year, the club’s golden 50th and the expo’s ruby 40th.

It was time, she said, to pass on the learned skills of some of Bendigo’s longest serving members. Throughout the year, the club holds regular workshops in silverwork, faceting, casting and lapidary, the end result being to create jewellery or enhance your own stone treasures. The club also hosts field trips and fossicking hunts during the year. This year’s expo runs from 10am to 5pm on Saturday and 10am to 4pm on Sunday.

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MUSICMan Megastore owner Paul Tzountzourkas has given every kind of band a place to play for five years and they are repaying him with support as he battles financial hardship and possible closure. The corner Hargreaves Street venue is holding a Do or Die concert series on Friday, September 30 and Saturday, October 1 that Mr Tzountzourkas hopes will raise enough money to keep the doors open. A crowd funding campaign using the GoFundMe platform is also raising much needed funds. The music retailer – who opened his first shop in Shepparton, owned a shop in Bendigo for years and taught many of the musicians who now play gigs at the venue – has a month to pay $20,000 in back rent to give himself a chance at having the lease renewed in early October. Mr Tzountzourkas also needs to sort out permits with the City of Greater Bendigo so he can serve food at the venue and open up another level for performance, improvements he believes will make the business more sustainable. He stopped selling instruments more than a year ago because the live music

business was proving a more profitable use of space. Before and since, bands from around Australia have included MusicMan on their touring itinerary and many are offering to perform for free at the Do or Die concert.

MusicMan feels more like a community enterprise “We have had amazing support from bands who have played here over the years,” Mr Tzountzourkas said. He said neighbouring businesses also hoped he stayed. Despite the city location, no one is complaining about noise. And the venue has gained a reputation for being a supportive place to learn the art of musical performance. Local music reviewer Simon Wooldridge said MusicMan featured acts not playing any where else in Bendigo. “Bendigo has about 10 to 12 music venues that are used regularly, but none like

MusicMan which caters specifically for the rock, metal and punk scenes,” he said. “It’s usually open three to four nights a week with about four to eight bands each night. This means hundreds of bands play there in a year. Bands from right across Australia also include MusicMan on their touring schedules.” Importantly, Mr Wooldridge said hundreds of young musicians were given their first opportunity to play live with the guidance of Mr Tzountzourkas, himself an accomplished musician. “Without MusicMan, many young local musicians wouldn’t get the opportunity to start getting live experience in central Victoria,” he said. “To me, MusicMan feels more like a community enterprise than a business or nightclub.” Mr Tzountzourkas also enjoys the community aspect of the business, including the opportunity to nuture young talent. “I enjoy seeing a band start performing and get better and better the more they play,” he said. “The people who come here notice the improvement.” battle: Paul Tzountzourkas and his son Nik. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

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Open mindedness needed I refer to Ted Coleman’s letter (Bendigo Weekly, September 2) “Is Rod’s time up?” Ted acknowledges Rod Fyffe’s record-setting performance, as a city councillor and mayor, and it should be so acknowledged, his accomplishments have become legendary. Ted also criticises Rod’s ability and/or willingness to contribute ideas and of simply following the band, these are allegations best responded to by Rod himself. I certainly encourage interested citizens, with fresh ideas to seek election to council and I agree with Ted on this point. However, I think it is critical that councillors bring to the table an attitude open to ideas, used elsewhere and applicable to Bendigo, commonsense, and an ability to respect the views of ratepayers, other councillors, and the officers – who are paid and selected carefully to advise councillors of their options to make wise decisions. Rod Fyffe has, and still, delivers these attitudes in spades. However, it would appear that we may not have the right balance of ideas, attitudes and respect among councillors at this time resulting in an amount of dysfunctionality, extra costs to council and a detraction from council’s core business. Over the past decade, whenever the council has had difficulty in electing its mayor, council has turned to Rod Fyffe as an experienced councillor and one who could be relied upon to bring cohesiveness to council and act as an unbiased public spokesperson to the community. Ted, together with others, over a number of council elections has encouraged and campaigned for the election of candidates who adopted his hard policies of economical rationality. Nothing wrong with that, but there are also critical social and entrepreneurial responsibilities for council to accommodate. Ted alludes to Rod Fyffe being long on words and short on deeds. Ted is not short of words but his deeds have never included seeking a seat at the council table. Ted’s background, expertise and fervour could be highly beneficial, and more effectively used, rather than being a commentator. Bruce Phillips, Maiden Gully

Praise a smokescreen The councillors of Bendigo, like all governments at other levels, is elected for the purpose of undertaking ac-

tions and making decisions that are needed for the whole community to function effectively. It would appear that all the high praise for volunteers in the community is just a smoke screen full of deception. The revelation that they have grabbed the opportunity to commit the new council to be elected next month to a fixed cost contract to manage the new aquatic centre at Kangaroo Flat. Is this just a ploy to ensure the powerful special interests are maintained in case some or all are kicked out by the ratepayers at the next election? Revealed also is the continued attack and plan to destroy the Golden Square swimming pool in the interests of the private entities concerned with the construction and management of the new aquatic centre? The community rallied around their local pool and volunteers have increased the patronage with hard work and dedication. The new primary school has a unique asset in this pool and it solves some traffic flow issues getting to and from the new aquatic centre or Barnard Street facility. Surely a saving to ratepayers. But, this council is more interested in the expenditure and waste of ratepayers finances. It is time to remove them. Bill Collier, Golden Square

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cal activity with honest debate being avoided. What I did suggest was that there be an overriding and unifying commitment to Australia, its future, and acceptance of our laws and constitution by all cultures, and those who chose Australia as their home country. English should be the national language. All these things should be promoted as assisting social cohesion, and not portrayed as divisive. I simply spoke openly and tried to represent the views of many residents. That is my role as a councillor. For that, I was chastised and misrepresented. Cr. Helen Leach, Eppalock Ward

Right of reply I believe I have been misrepresented in last week’s front page story on the council’s Cultural Diversity and Inclusion Plan debate. At no time have I previously, or in the debate, stated that I do not welcome people of different races or nationalities, or cultures. I am not a racist. I tried to convey that the plan, with its 142 actions, was unnecessary in a city that has welcomed people of many races over the years. The plan’s projects an attitude of “We’ll tell you what to think”. I sensed it was an unnecessary expense and an intrusion into the lives of residents. There is no evidence that such a comprehensive plan is required in Bendigo, however I accept that the council resolved a different point of view. I felt strongly that most residents were being usurped by a minority. The feedback I had received as a councillor was that most residents were unaware of the intrusions. What should have been a simple exercise was being turned into a semi-politi-

Genuine candidates As the new council candidates circulate their vision statements and election material, I noticed some are lucky enough to be promoted/supported by political and social justice organisations. In this era where political affiliation can be deemed as influencing a person’s decision making, it concerns me to know that some candidates may not be working for the overall good of all Bendigonians. If one is sponsored by a particular political party i.e. Greens and Labor, are we to assume that this candidate’s goal is higher than that of councillor? If not, then why mention it on facebook and on election material? Also, those candidates chosen to

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Cr Cox goes on to point out that recent arrivals “come here to treat us as doctors, and save our lives, and drive our taxis, work in our farms, as we did before them”. Isn’t this claim defeating his own argument? The “we” he refers to historically made their own way. Why do people already participating in local society need special identification and support? It is irrelevant that most other councils have a diversity program, which represents one of the current fads in a society which doesn’t know what to believe. It is a feel-good exercise which diverts money from the other issues facing council. The ratepayers are reacting angrily to the continuing rate rises, as evidenced by the plethora of electoral candidates. The Weekly does a wonderful job in acting as a vehicle for local interest, and ventilating some local debate via the letter columns. Our answer to the rhetorical question put in the first paragraph would be that the culture in council is shocking. The indignation expressed by councillor Cox on being challenged is dismaying, and the atmosphere in the current council is poisonous. It appears that all councillors need to take a step backwards and review what the priorities of a local council should be within their financial constraints. It will be interesting to see what the election turns up. Brian and Heather Stanmore, Bendigo

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Healthy changes IT might not be by design, but this week marks the beginning of the thank yous and farewells for outgoing councillors and council officers as Bendigo counts down to the October elections. Firstly, we say thank you to outgoing councillors Rod Campbell and Lisa Ruffell, two former mayors who have mad a significant contribution to our city during their time of service. There may well be another opportunity to offer this gesture, but the important thing is to do so. Even those who may not have agreed with what our councillors have supported and done during their time, should at least acknowledge the service and effort any elected official offers up for very little in return to themselves. Cr Ruffell and Cr Campbell will leave the council having each served two terms, no mean feat in an era where it could be said it’s

though it must also be said, it also offers the opportunity for renewal. A revised management structure with four instead of five council directors will give Bendigo a new team, and bring new experiences and learnings to our community. Significantly, at last count, there are at least 27 candidates looking to become part of the next Greater Bendigo council, and possibly as many as 30. This shows that while people are more likely to speak out and be negative or critical of council than the alternative, there are plenty of people willing to step up and have a go themselves. That’s a sign of a healthy democracy, and of a community where people feel encouraged to put themselves and their ideas forward for consideration. That has to be good for Bendigo.

Editorial Comment easier to get elected than it is to remain on the council. The constant turnover of councillors is a double-edged sword for the community – and while it reflects the wishes of the voting public, it has also presented some challenges as the organisation continues to wrestle with change. A greater challenge for council has been the turnover of directors, with this week’s announcement by planning and development director Prue Mansfield that she too is leaving Greater Bendigo, making for a 100 per cent turnover of directors in the past couple of years. No matter which way you go, that’s got to present a few headaches for the organisation, al-

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THE Hargreaves Mall sits in the commercial heart of one of the biggest inland cities in Australia, a city whose vision is to be seen as the most liveable city in regional Australia. That vision will never be satisfactorily attained unless the heart of our city is also at its best. There’s no doubt the Hargreaves Mall can be better and that it should be a better place to shop, meet friends or just enjoy. But that’s not the fault of local traders who deserve our support (and our business) if we truly want the mall to be a more vibrant and bustling centre of commerce. Critical mass is crucial to the centre of our city. From the moment the City of Greater Bendigo completed a major works program in the mall a few years back, locals have complained that it wasn’t good enough and have wanted more. Given its time over, I am sure the City of Greater Bendigo would indeed want to do some things differently. But we need to learn from the past and better plan for the

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future, and that means continuing to look at ways to enhance the mall precinct, and to offer greater support to the traders who look to make a living from the large number of shops that are one of the prime reasons any of us visit the mall in the first place. In the past 12 months there have been a number of sales of shops within the mall,

remarkable. That’s exciting for Bendigo, and gives us all a lot to look forward to. There are no losers in this, least of all our local traders, or the rest of us who are their potential customers. The prized spoils of our city’s stunningly beautiful Victorian heritage are the buildings around which the CBD needs to be further developed.

Bendigo is blessed with some great thinkers and planners and what a couple of estates or investors looked to cash in on has become someone else’s dream. There is confidence among many of the business operators that the mall offers a positive environment in which to trade and Bendigo needs to nurture this attitude and support it even more. Bendigo is blessed with some great thinkers and planners who in recent weeks have shared with this paper just part of their vision for how the CBD can be further enhanced into something truly

Very few cities in the world, let alone Australia, can boast what we have and what many of us take for granted. One of the long term goals and opportunities for the next City of Greater Bendigo councillors should be to continue the work that is already under way to realise the potential within the CBD. Continuous improvement is a buzz term in business – and it should be with the CBD as well. twitter@peterkennedy23 pk@bendigopublishing.com

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USICMAN is hosting “rock royalty” twice next week when the respective King Of The North and King Parrot tours hit Bendigo on Thursday and Saturday. Both bands visit central Victoria shortly before embarking on lengthy European adventures. King Of The North’s second album, Get Out Of Your World, released last month, is a blistering hardlypause-for-breath opus featuring 12 driving, stylistically-varied, hard rock numbers. Album opener Rise starts with a chopping guitar and a guttural “Yeah…! a black moon is rising,” to set the tone. It’s one of those albums you feel you’ve heard before. The title track more than hints at Soundgarden and Led Zeppelin influences, yet has a brief prog rock-like interlude midway through. It’s also the album’s high point in an album of top notch heavy rock. Down To The Devil, another stand-out,

builds to a Freebird-like crescendo. The Mark Of Cain’s John Scott guests on The Mountain. The album closes with a song you have heard before - a polished, pumping cover of Jimi Hendrix’s Manic Depression. There might only be two of them, but King Of The North make a lot of noise. Andrew Higgs explains. “On this record you will hear lead, rhythm and bass guitars, but it’s all coming from just one guitar,” he said. In 2009 he had an idea to design a pedal to emulate the three sounds. “After a long process I created it! By myself I could generate lead, rhythm and bass sounds.” Add in vocals and songwriter Higgs effectively generates 80 per cent of their big live sound. They’re a busy band, having played something like 500 gigs in the past five years. And no signs of slowing down either. This tour takes in 23 dates across Australia before they head off to Europe and another 30

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KING OF THE NORTH dates spread across 11 countries. Their Bendigo show is on Thursday, September 15. Support comes from Stone Djoser, Die In A Dream, Lowpoint and TJ and Son.

ELBOURNE five-piece King Parrot describe themselves as “heavy thrash grind punk metal”. Their 2012 debut album Bite Your Head Off was a clear statement of their uncompromising stance. Last year’s Dead Set album, with singles Like a Rat and Home is Where

the Gutter Is, continued in a similar vein. Recorded in New Orleans, Dead Set received an ARIA nomination for Best Hard Rock/Heavy Metal Album. King Parrot are also a former Act Of The Year winner at Melbourne’s iconic Cherry Bar. They’re in big demand; King Parrot’s touring schedule is relentless. Just back from a 37-date US and Canada tour they bring their incendiary live show to Bendigo on Saturday, September 17. - Simon Wooldridge

The Rotary Club of Bendigo: Collecting donations of old glasses or laptops for their international projects, including Nepal and Samoa. Donate at Escape Travel, Bendigo Marketplace or Reilly’s Home Appliances, Mitchell Street until the end of September. Friday, September 9 Kennington Red Cross Unit: Tillow Ladies Fashions Show. 1pm in the small hall, St. Andrews Uniting Church, Myers Street, Bendigo. Admission $5. Afternoon tea, raffles and lucky door. Proceeds to Red Cross projects. Details: Judith 5435 2099. Solar Flares and Sunspots: Bendigo District Astronomical Society invites you to view the wonderful sights of our solar system

and beyond. Through a solar telescope, you will be able to safely view sunspots and flares on the sun, then after sunset, take a trip through the solar system to explore the planets and stars. From 5.30pm at Discovery Science & Technology Centre, weather permitting. Gold coin donation. Details: Brien Blackshaw on 5447 7690. Saturday, September 10 Bendigo Cake Decorators Association of Victoria: Spider Chrysanthemum workshop. 10am- 3pm. Uniting Church Hall, 25 Forest St, Bendigo. $10. Margaret Humphrey will demonstrate. Shared lunch, new members/visitors most welcome. Details and copy of requirements list: Lindy Vance 0409 067 404.

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OMIC book and toy fans will be given the opportunity to come together once again for the Bendigo Record Comic and Toy Fair this month. Bendigo Record Comic and Toy Fair owner Peter Pascoe is excited about the potential turnout for this year’s event. “Bookings are already strong for the fair,” he said. “It looks like being the biggest one yet.” The event will house a range of activities, from a Kids Fun Zone to the returning Cosplay contest which will raise funds for the Peter MacCallum Foundation. As another fun spin on the fair, those who attend the event will be attempting to beat a world record for Most Amount of Doctor Who Cosplayers in one location. “We need 493 to beat the record,” Mr Pascoe said. “So fingers crossed.” To be a part of the Cosplay competition and potential world record, sign up can either be via the Bendigo Cosplay facebook page or on the day.

The who behind Hoo-gah W

HEN Bendigo chef Gina Trivolo recently opened a cafe in Mitchell Street her parents reminded her she was following a family tradition. “My grandfather had a greengrocer’s in Mitchell Street (where the TAB is today) for many years, but sadly his shop went the way of a lot of small business,” Gina said. But while she may be following a family tradition, Gina is opening a high-concept restaurant. “My restaurant, Hoo-gah,

is inspired by the Danish approach to eating,” she said. “Hoo-gah is the phonetic pronunciation of hygge, it’s a particularly Danish concept meaning well-being. Applied to food it means to create a warm atmosphere and enjoy the good things in life with good people. “There are no classdivisions with hygge, there is a community atmosphere where people come together to celebrate everyday life. “My food is fresh and

varied and affordable. “There are a lot of vegetables and fruit juices and I cater for food intolerances. We also have fresh coffee and freshly baked bread.” Gina says one of her popular dishes is the Buddha Bowl. “It often changes, but it generally contains nutritious seasonal vegetables, grains and proteins,” she said. You can find Hoo-gah cafe at 3 Mitchell Street, Bendigo. Phone (03) 5441 2488 or find them on facebook.

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Swing on

OLLOWING sold out tours in 2011 and 2013 the big band sound of the In The Mood singers and dancers is set to return to Bendigo. Ulumbarra Theatre will host the show on September 24, showcasing an all-American celebration of swing jazz and the era that was the 1940s. This year makes it 23 straight seasons for the String of Pearls Big Band Orchestra and the In The Mood singers and dancers, with more than 30 performances on the bill Australia-wide. Classics like Chattanooga Choo Choo, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy (of Company B), In The Mood, Tuxedo Junction and Sing, Sing, Sing will have fans of the big band sound tapping their feet throughout.

IN THE MOOD “Many of the arrangements were written by Vic Schoen, the conductor for the Andrews Sisters and musical director for Universal and Paramount Pictures,” In The Mood creator, producer and artistic director Bud Forrest said. “The songs are timeless and

this production is as authentic as it gets. We have incorporated influences from our previous Australian visits into the show and are thrilled to be returning.” Ulumbarra Theatre will be In The Mood on Saturday, September 24. Tickets: gotix.com.au or call the box office on 5434 6100.

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ARLIER in this series I have mentioned the financially successful developing career of John Jepson Stanistreet, who became a partner in the mine legal management firm of McColl, Rankin and Stanistreet. JJ Stanistreet’s entry as a junior partner into the firm which dealt also in real estate and insurance during the period when there was a lull in the mining industry following World War I. Through the purchase of shares in some of the companies which were administered by the firm, Stanistreet did financially very well. By means of company reports and the detailed ones of various mining managers Stanistreet acquired a broad knowledge of the mines and their geology. The firm administered mines from Bendigo as well as the Castlemaine goldfields, thus the knowledge was far ranging. Stanistreet, being the youngest in the firm, wished to see the introduction of better technologies for the mines which would make them increasingly efficient and thus more cost effective. He showed the true colours of his accountant’s training.

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As a collector, Stanistreet was interested in acquiring beautiful specimens of gold in quartz, as well as quartz crystals and other minerals found underground. These geological and mineral show pieces were neatly arranged on shelves in his office. He used the specimens as a talking point with potential investors in the mines as well as to demonstrate the shotty nature of gold as found in quartz on this field. The financial skills that Stanistreet practiced as an accountant was respected by the businessmen of this city. Earlier reference had been made of his joining the Masonic Lodge, this also furthered his contacts. In parallel to his wife Maud, he too took an active interest in charitable works and in 1921 was approached to join the Bendigo and District Hospital Board. Financial knowledge was to be a real asset to the board’s deliberations and it did not take long for these skills to be recognised by his fellow directors, he being appointed treasurer. For a number of years as well as being treasurer of the hospital board, Stanistreet was appointed president from 1924

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to1925. For one year in 1936 he was the vice president and continued in the role as treasurer. Remarkably right up until 1955 when he died, Stanistreet served on the hospital board. It is little wonder that one of the first large post World War II buildings to be constructed at the hospital was named Stanistreet House. This cream brick five storey building has, apart from the maternity section, also housed executive offices, finance, and the kidney dialysis unit. In 1925 when the business of McColl, Rankin and Stanistreet was at its nadir, the Commonwealth Bank purchased Commercial House, and the firm continued to occupy the upper floors. During the gold mining revival of the 1930s McColl, Rankin and Stanistreet again was an expanding hive of activity. One of its success stories of that period was the Central Nell

Gwynne Mine. In 1938 the Governor General Lord Gowrie was taken underground at the mine he was presented by JJ Stanistreet’s daughter, Mary, with a fine gold specimen from the stope that the governor had earlier viewed. Apart from his interest in the welfare of the hospital, Stanistreet also served for some time on the board of the Bendigo Art Gallery. The Bendigo Star Building Society’s board was another appointment to which Stanistreet gave his business skill. JJ Stanistreet, who as an errand boy went to the Sandhurst Club to obtain signatures, later became one of their longest serving members. Interestingly, JJ’s father, also called John, was the station master at Glenrowan, when the Kelly gang held up the town. John Stanistreet senior refused point blank the demands of the Kelly gang members.

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Opening disappoints LAST Saturday saw the beginning of the 2016/17 trout season so Victorian rivers are once again open. While this is a much anticipated and welcome event, to be honest the early season can be patchy fly fishing at best. It’ll take a month or so for the warmth of spring to get the insect life active and the trout interested. Plus the welcome rains we have seen this winter have resulted in high and sometimes discoloured flows in Victorian rivers. So as keen as we are to hit the streams, it is worth remembering that spring can produce fantastic trout fishing in the lakes and reservoirs closer to home. Many of our water storages are now overflowing and recent examination of lake edges has shown good numbers of mayfly nymphs, damsel nymphs, stick caddis, freshwater shrimp and yabbies. All great food for trout that love to forage amongst newly inundated grassy banks. The trout can sometimes be hard to find there but Barkers Creek Res at Harcourt is looking fantastic! If nothing else at least you have a good chance to get onto some redfin. The Upper Coliban Res is overflowing and is definitely worth fishing, as is Lauriston Reservoir where there have been a few reports of Chinook salmon caught recently.

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Lake Eppalock may well finally stirring into life, with reports last weekend of good quality redfin up to 41cm for these prepared to put in the effort. Meanwhile the rising water levels at Cairn Curran Reservoir should be a bonanza for anglers attending the Central Vic Lure Casters Super Series on Saturday, September 17 for round six. This popular catch and release lure fishing competition is open to all. For just $30 lure anglers are always in with a great chance to share in the prize pool. Registrations, Friday evening and early Saturday morning at Loddon House Holiday Park, Baringhup. Fishing from 6.30am until 1pm followed by the presentations back at Baringhup after 1.30pm. Visit their facebook page or website www.cvlcss.com for further information. - Nick Atyeo

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EXTENDED TOURS 9d Flinders Ranges: Sep 27 .................... Ad $2995 P/P $2975 7d Vic Harbor/Kang Island: Oct 4 ............... Ad $1995 P/P $1980 6d Sydney Train Special: Oct 8 ................. Ad $1580 P/P $1560 3d Griffith Festival: Oct 14 ..........................Ad $690 P/P $680 5d Barossa Valley: Oct 17 ...................... Ad $1295 P/P $1275 4d King Island: Oct 25 ........................... Ad $2195 P/P $2180 3d Sydney featuring My Fair Lady: Nov 4 .................... Ad $900 6d Hunter Valley: Dec 22 ....................... Ad $1750 P/P $1725 5d See in 2017 in Batemans Bay: Dec 29 ..... Ad $1480 P/P $1460 8d Tamworth Country Music Festival: Jan 23 ..................$1975 6d Gippsland Lakes & Rivers Cruise: Mar 1 ....................$2395 5d Seaside Escape: Mar 20 ........................................$1350

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PUBLIC NOTICES

AGLOW AUSTRALIA are celebrating our 30th birthday on 16/9 at Golden Hills Motel, Marong Road, Bendigo at 6.30pm. Guest speaker is our National President Kerry-Ellen. Contact Petronella Parker 5442 2407 or 0437 974 249.

To advertise in this section please call 1300 558 385

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BENDIGO Mobility Services will be closed for renovations from 2nd September reopening Monday 19th September.

DINKI Di Old Time Ball 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

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15th September 2016 12.30 to 2.00 Circular Lecture Theatre (CLT) Engineering Building, Bendigo Campus, Edwards Road Enquiry to Bendigo Chaplaincy: (03) 5444 7939

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CHURCH SERVICE (due to art show) Preacher:

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FROM THE BIBLE JOHN 14:6 Jesus said, “I am the way, the Truth, and the Life. No-one comes to the Father but by me.

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Long Gully Neighbourhood Centre: 2 Humboldt Drive. 5442 1165. Wednesday morning (bread only). Saltworks Pantry: 63 High St, Eaglehawk (Eaglehawk Anglican Church). 0458 018 083. Pantry Tuesday 1pm-4pm, Wednesday 10am–4pm (not through January). St Vincent de Paul: 16 Hopetoun St Bendigo. 5443 5688 Kangaroo Flat – 117 High Street. 5447 9800 UnitingCare Emergency Relief Centres: Bendigo – 25 Forrest St. 5443 4972. Mon/Tue/ Thur/Fri 10am-12.15pm and 1.30pm-3.45pm. Kangaroo Flat – Uniting Church Cnr. Church and Camp sts. 5443 5458. Tuesday and Friday 9amnoon. Victory Op Shop: 10am-4pm weekdays. 110 Garsed St. Bendigo. 5443 5998. Anglican Giving and Living Op Shop: Shed 3, 75 Beischer Street, Bendigo. Monday to Friday 10am - 4pm, Saturday 10am - 1pm. Ph: 0418 303 489

Community Meals and Soup Kitchens:

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

35 McDonald Street, Numurkah 3636

Toll Free: 1800 033 068 DAY TRIPS EYNESBURY HOMESTEAD Wed 19th Oct ........................................ $85 XMAS PARTY - BAROOGA Sun 4th Dec ........................................... $77

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FULL LIST OF TRIPS OUT NOW

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19 Wheeler St, Shepparton BENDIGO PICK UPS PROVIDED

The future of electricity generation in Victoria

10am Sunday, Kangaroo Flat Rotary Hall

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Call Maxine 0418 369 685

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(Where will it come from?)

Southern Gateway Christian Church

Rejuvenate with a Spring Massage Give those tired muscles a treat

(open to community members) Promoted by Chaplaincy

Spring Gully Children: Tues 4-5.30pm Phone Cheryle Ludbey: 0429 430 819

MASSAGE

$70 x 60 mins $100 x 90 mins

Public Discussion Forum

DRAWING LESSONS

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CANBERRA FLORIADE 5 Days 6th Oct .......................$1050 t/s

2016 TOURS MURRAY RIVER RUN Goolwa to Renmark Spirit of the Murray Cruise Daily 7 Days 20th Oct .....................$2295 t/s MY FAIR LADY IN SYDNEY 3 Days 15th Oct ......................$990 t/s MY FAIR LADY IN SYDNEY 4 Days 25th Oct ....................$1250 t/s HUNTER VALLEY Christmas Lights 7 Days 16th Nov ....................$1750 t/s TASMANIA TOUR 9 Days 19th Apr .....................$2400 t/s

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Bendigo Community Health Soup Kitchen: 171 Hargreaves St, Bendigo. 5448 1600. Every Thursday 4pm-4.45pm. (In the arcade near Café De Mille) Bendigo Baptist Community Care: Life Essentials: 214 Hargreaves St, Bendigo 3550. 5441 4747. Every Tuesday 7.45am. Eaglehawk Community House: 19 Bright Street, Eaglehawk. 5446 8322. All welcome to join us for a meal on Tuesdays 12 noon and again at 6pm (during school terms). Kangaroo Flat Uniting Church: Cnr Church and Camp sts. K Flat. 5447 9998. Community lunch fourth Wednesday of month, February to October, except July, noon. Cost $5. Our Shed: 14 Sailors Gully Rd, Eaglehawk - 5446 8813. Every Friday 7.30am.November – April 14 Sailors Gully Rd, Eaglehawk May – October 63 High St Eaglehawk (Anglican church hall) Kangaroo Flat Soup Kitchen: Rotary Gateway Park. Every Wednesday in March, 6pm-7pm Saltworks Community Meal: 63 High St, Eaglehawk (Eaglehawk Anglican Church). 0458 018 083. Every Friday 5.45pm (not through January or public holidays). St Liborius Parish Centre: 50 Panton St, Eaglehawk. 5446 8235. Tuesday 11.30am (during school terms).

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

EMPLOYMENT

Vacancies exist for the following positions for the upcoming harvest season

FOR SALE VENDING MACHINE BUSINESS

HEADER/CHASER BIN DRIVER Driving John Deere 9650 header TRUCK DRIVER HC licence required, MC an advantage Accomodation available for both positions. Located in Northern Victoria and start Oct/Nov. Flexible full time or part time. Please direct enquiries to 03 5442 9971 or 0438 918 836 please leave a message. Email bekhaner@gmail.com

- 3 x Saeco 56 Refrigerated Machines - 60/40 Snacks & Drinks - Sited in Bendigo - Good one person business - Requires approx 3 hours a week to operate

To advertise in this section please call

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EMPLOYMENT

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Photographer seeks models for:

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RESOURCESMART FACILITATOR POSITION Part Time (3 days per week) Fixed Term from October 2016 to June 2017. Salary $69,261 - $70,576 pro rata

A part- me posi on exists for an enthusias c and mo vated person to facilitate the ResourceSmart program in the schools currently par cipa ng in the Local Government areas of Greater Bendigo, Mount Alexander, Central Goldfields, Macedon Ranges and Campaspe. A flexible working environment awaits the successful applicant with a nego able oﬃce base. For more informa on and/or a Posi on Descrip on email resourcesmart@lmwrrg.vic.gov.au or contact Ellen White on 0409 013 448. Applica ons addressing the Key Selec on Criteria to be sent to Karen Fazzani at karen.fazzani@lmwrrg.vic.gov.au and close at 4 pm on Friday 23rd September 2016.

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A part- me maternity leave posi on exists for an enthusias c and mo vated person to educate schools, communi es and businesses about waste and recycling in the Loddon Mallee Region. This diverse role has an interac ve and hands-on focus in delivering a community educa on program and coordinate waste and resource recovery projects.

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COURSE INFORMATION SESSION Certificate II in Hospitality WHEN: Friday the 16th of September WHERE: Morley Johnson Building - Level 3 23-25 Mitchell Street, Bendigo SESSION TIME: 1.30pm COURSE START DATE: 21/10/16 COURSE END DATE: 09/09/17 For expressions of interest please contact Simone Baker on 0438 068 851 or sbaker@rds.org.au For further information contact Donna McGrory on 0419 520 390 48 Thompson Street, Hamilton (Toid 20645)

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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

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

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

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 MOWER & SMALL ENGINE REPAIRS Push & ride on mower servicing, pick up option. Power equip. repairs. Chainsaw service & sharpen. Bendigo Marine World, Epsom 5448 3988

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

DD Handyman & Maintenance Service All types of household jobs inc garden maint. Phone 0409 949 111

All types of plastering. • Home Maintenance • Tiling • Painting • Carpentry. Free quotes. Ph. Brian 0407 679 618

Ph. 0428 381 925

CONCRETING

PLASTER

CLEANERS To advertise in this section please call

1300 558 385 PLASTERER EXPERIENCED LOCAL PLASTERER

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

PJ TAYLOR

5446 1422 0448 713 499 1981 collection of Aust stamps Mint $40 5442 1507.

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

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

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Refrigeration, Evaporative Cooler and Airconditioning service, repairs + installation for domestic or commercial

0412 180 462

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

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

Ph: Glenn or Donna

5446 7163 or 0418 510 074

5447 7823 or 0431 609 423 ASSEMBLY / INSTALLATION

FURNITURE ASSEMBLY

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

PH 5440 2514

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BLINDS & CURTAINS

Call Ron 0438 569 385

• 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

Matt” A “ Excavations and Landscaping 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

SEPTIC TANK SEWER TREATMENT PLANTS Supplied and installed PIC LICENCED

0418 508 993

Licenced drainer 31741

MOB: 0411 780 550

DBM-1122 DB-U-28169

SOUTHERN CROSS RESTUMPING

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

C CARPENTRY & M MAINTENANCE TRADE QUALIFIED CARPENTER

Jack Hando 0467 642 504 Tiling Retaining Walls General Handyman Fix Ups

TEMPLETON’S CARPENTRY and MAINTENANCE 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

CARPENTRY

PAUL EYLES CARPENTRY 20 YEARS LOCAL EXPERIENCE Specialising in Bathroom renovations Modern Designs Renovations old and new Outdoor entertaining areas

PH 0418 129 487 CLEANING SERVICES

Quality Cleaning Services Serving Bendigo for 20 Years

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GARDAM E X C AVA T I O N

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Email for Quote: pauleyles50@gmail.com

PHONE/FAX 5447 9011

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

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• Canvas Awnings • Roman Blinds • Vertical Drapes • Holland Blinds • Ziptrak Patio Blinds • Venetian Blinds • Roller Shutters • Security Doors

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BUILDERS

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Bobcat & Tipper Hire

Phone Ron on

We will come to your designated area to build your flat pack furniture

LITTLE RIPPER Digger Service

ABN: 62 094 744 216

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

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.

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

FURNITURE

CONCRETER

AIR CONDITIONING

GARDENING & small cleaning jobs. Need to provide own equipment. $15 per hr Ph 5443 5056

BendigoWeekly LocalClassifieds ...get the market you’re missing... • 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

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0418 506 188 cleanjet@iinet.net.au

• Carpet Cleaning • Floor Polishing • Rug, Mattress, Upholstery Cleaning • Tile & Grout Cleaning • Pressure Cleaning • Roof Cleaning • End of Lease

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No obligation quote: 0477 22 77 00 www.bendigoprofessionalcleaningservice.com.au

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Services Offered COMPUTERS

Bendigo Weekly

ELECTRIC MOTORS

Bendigo

on call computer maintenance

Pumps& Motors Electric

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

Jeoff Milne 5447 2476 Mob 0425 728 336

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SALES • SERVICE • REPAIRS

PHONE BRUCE

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

Set up • Training • Support Integration • Problem solving

bendigopumps@gmail.com

0427 319 923

ENGINEERING

• 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

Safety Inspections 5 & 10yr Inspections Scheduled Servicing Breakdown Service Repairs & parts Available Servicing Central Victoria www.ssteaccess.com.au

DISPLAY ADS

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GARDEN SERVICES

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REMOVALS Moving Central Victoria Local • Interstate • House Cleaning • Pre-pack Storage • EFTPOS • No job too big or too small

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FURNITURE REMOVALISTS

East End ELECTRICIAN

Tired of Waiting for a Tradesman 0418 507 709RECA/H 5448 3333 7821

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

PHONE STUART 0429 181 691

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

LANDSCAPING

• Qualified tradesmen • Landscaping • Commercial and residential property maintenance

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

ELECTRICIANS

GREG SMITH

LANDSCAPING

PH: 0418 822 911 • 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

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LAWN MOWING

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

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for a free quote call Malcolm at: Phone: (03) 54393799 Mobile: 0401 337 083

HANDYMAN SERVICES

D T R HANDYMAN SERVICE NEED A HANDYMAN? LOOK NO FURTHER! DARRYL WILL TAKE CARE OF ALL YOUR HOUSEHOLD REPAIRS & HANDYMAN NEEDS. NO JOB IS TOO SMALL. A TRUE LOCAL FOR 50 YEARS WITH VERY COMPETITIVE RATES. GIVE HIM A CALL!

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NO JOB TOO SMALL

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

GARDEN SERVICES

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HANDYMAN SERVICES

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Services Offered LAWN MOWING

POST HOLE BORING

PLUMBERS

MOWING & GARDEN SERVICES Mowing

Edges

Garden tidy-ups

Paths blown

Hedging

Pruning

ABN 998 920 859 13

VILLAGE GREEN

Peter Carr Plumbing & Gasfitting Pty. Ltd.

License No. 32710

Specialising in

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

ARE YOU RENOVATING?

200 UP TO 900 • 6 TON EXCAVATOR BOBCAT & TIPPER • 7 DAY SERVICE

4 Nolan Street, Bendigo

(Shower, hand basin, toilet etc)

Mobile 0418 510 217 Email bjabel@impulse.net.au

Green waste removal

Odd jobs

Phone ANTHONY on 0447 899 391 RELIABLE

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MOBILE BATHROOM FOR HIRE

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

POST & PIER HOLES

“Get the job done right the first time!”

Call David/Bronwyn

0438 083 139 www.bettabathroomhire.com.au

PAINTERS / DECORATORS

SPECIALIST POST HOLE BORING

544 33 999 STONE MASONS

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

Father & Son Team PH 0408 198 759 or 5435 3411

contact@reidbuildingcontractors.com.au

0419 891 508

PLUMBERS

Painter & Decorator

TRIPPA

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Phone 0408 506 159 Lic#23529 UN

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• 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

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A chance for history

STAR POWER: Bridgewater’s Harding medallist Zeb Broadbent breaks a tackle. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

By JOEL PETERSON

BRIDGEWATER will attempt to make Loddon Valley Football Netball League history on Saturday when it meets Mitiamo in the 2016 grand final. The Mean Machine are aiming for a record seventh straight premiership and again face the Superoos in a rematch of last year’s decider. Mitiamo will also feature heavily in the netball, with top side Newbridge coming up against the Superoos in A-grade. Bridgewater has been utterly dominant this season and most pundits don’t believe the Roos can get close, but having played in the last six grand finals Bridgewater is more than accustomed to the pressure and expectation that come with a grand final berth. “The message to the group really doesn’t change this week, we aren’t trying to get away from the fact it’s a grand final but we don’t need to approach it any differently,” Bridgewa-

COMPETITORS LINE UP OVER 400 competitors will line up in this weekend’s Bendigo Mountain Bike Club six-hour enduro event at Ravenswood. A three-hour race will also be held on Sunday, to cater to all experience levels. All riders compete on the same course, featuring berms, wooden structures and flowing single track at the Ravenswood facility. Kids races will also be held throughout the day on separate loop tracks. Work has been undertaken to improve the Ravenswood complex with several new bridges built in to the track ahead of the event. The event will be held at 5242 Calder Highway, Ravenswood. Visit mtbbendigo.com. au for more information.

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ter’s rookie coach Marc Lindsay said. “I think the boys are pretty comfortable because most of them have played in grand finals so it isn’t too different for them.” Bridgewater is in a unique situation with three players potentially returning for the game, including Rick Ladson, last year’s leading goalkicker and Harding medallist Andrew Collins and Deon Jones. The club also has its reserves side in, meaning if they do not get selected in the senior team they will be able to play regardless. Bridgewater’s depth is arguably its trump card over Miti, who can match the Mean Machine for star power. The Roos’ Justin Maddern, Doug Thomas, Tyson and Mitch Sidebottom, Terry Reeves and Michael I’Anson are among the competition’s top line players, but Bridgewater is chock full of quality from player one to 22. Mitiamo’s at times unhealthy reliance on Maddern to kick a winning score has also been found out against the Mean Machine, who have the competition’s premier key defender

in Daniel Nalder. “He is tall and athletic for his size, and he has done a good job on Justin this year so we will stick with that matchup,” Lindsay said. As for the prospect of creating history as Calivil did immediately before Bridgewater’s 2009 triumph by winning six in a row of their own, Lindsay said his side will simply take things in its stride. “It would be great, there’s no doubt about that, but that really hasn’t even been talked about as a focus for us,” he said. “It’s great for our supporters, members and the town in general, but for the playing group won’t get caught up in that. “We want to go out and improve on the last time we played, and the reward if we do that will be fantastic.” Sunday’s match at Pyramid Hill’s Mitchell Park begins at 2.15pm. The A-Grade clash between Mitiamo and Newbridge, arguably the game of the day, begins at 3pm. Games begin at 10.30am with the under-18 football and under-15 and C-reserve netball.

Young Hawks show no fear EAGLEHAWK will not be scared of two-time reigning premier Strathfieldsaye when the sides meet in Sunday’s Bendigo Football Netball League do-or-die semi final. The Hawks have the equal second best record of any team since making the turn in round 10, going 8-2 over their games since the midway point of the year. Eaglehawk has been beaten only by Sandhurst and Golden Square since round nine, the two losses coming by a combined total of 33 points. The Hawks are well suited to the QEO, in part due to their light bodies but more so their breakaway pace and frenetic attack. “We actually struggled on our home ground early on in the year and it took us a little while to learn how to adapt

to play that smaller ground,” coach Luke Monaghan said. “With a young side we have young bodies so you almost need that space... We need a bit of space so they can run and carry and use their skills. “So the bigger ground, we’ve known all year it would suit us, you just get limited opportunities on it.” The Storm on the other hand was thumped by Golden Square last week on a wet QEO in a game where it fell away dramatically after half time. The champs should get interleague ruckman Michael Pilcher and key defender Ash Trollop back, with possibly one or two more inclusions. That doesn’t mean the Hawks will be fearing the competition’s benchmark side come Sunday. “We won’t go into this

week’s game fearing Strathfieldsaye, we want to hunt them and beat them,” Monaghan said. “We think we are capable of mixing it with them, and if we can do that then we will take the same attitude to play Golden Square or Sandhurst. “We know that to beat any of these sides we have to play our best football and we have to play it for four quarters, we cant have periods of time off.” The weekend’s other senior football match sees Sandhurst play Golden Square on Saturday night, with the winner to claim the first of the grand final spots. In A-grade netball, Sandhurst plays Kangaroo Flat on Saturday night for a spot in the decider, and on Sunday an inform Gisborne plays Golden Square.

MILESTONE: Damian Wust will play his 100th senior game on Sunday.

BSSC defends state netball title

BENDIGO Football Netball league legend Derrick Filo has been appointed coach of Castlemaine for two years. Filo has had one of the most storied careers in the league’s history with Eaglehawk, Castlemaine and Kyneton and was this year appointed to lead the Magpies for two years. Castlemaine finished seventh this season under Shane Robertson, while Filo was coaching Mount Pleasant. He endured mixed results with the HDFL club despite strong recruiting in each of his two seasons. Eaglehawk and Kangaroo Flat are chasing senior coaches for next year, and Gisborne have also advertised their role.

BENDIGO Senior Secondary College’s netball team has again been crowned the state’s best, winning a second consecutive Victorian title last week. The school backed up its 2015 title by dominating its three round robin games and winning through to the grand final where it came up against Mercy Regional College. The Mercy side had defeated traditional netball powerhouses, Maribyrnong Sports Academy, in their semi-final, while Bendigo beat Berwick.

While the contest was tight early, Bendigo pulled away in the second half to record a dominant 30-15 win. The team was captained by Kangaroo Flat’s Milly Wicks and coached by Jaydon Cowling. Emily Cossar, Elley Lawton, Danielle Markwell, Georgia Miller, Kelsey Ralph, Abbey Ryan, Kate Salvador, Keisha Tonzing and Keely Wilson comprised the team. The win follows on from the boys netball team also winning a state title in recent weeks.

TRIUMPH: The victorious BSSC team.

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Pioneers prove no easy task an unprecedented recent run of success. “In our environment having a small community behind us is an advantage – we have unbelievable support and our success means an awful lot to our community as it does to our players and coaches,” Hill said. Like Bendigo, the Pioneers’ bread is buttered on the defensive end of the floor. No side has scored 100 points against them this year, with only two sides managing to top 90. Their balanced attack put up 95 points on Bendigo in the first meeting between the sides, before the Braves turned the second encounter into a low scoring slog. The Pioneers are only giving up 70 points a game over their last seven contests, showing that their defence is locked in at the right time of year. Braves coach Ben Harvey expects their scoring depth will be one of the biggest challenges for his side to manage, with Brad Hill, Tom Daly, Tyrone Lee, Dsmond Simmons, Erik Burdon and Luke Jamieson all averaging at least 11 points per game, but none more than 17. When the sides last met Bendigo emerged victorious by a single point, and there is every indication the grand final could be just as close.

United in title focus From Page 32 Harvey was involved when the Braves won their last title, as were co-captains Chris Hogan and Taylor Bell and assistant coach Pat Jennings. That title came under Wayne Larkins in 2005. This next attempt has been a long time coming. “It just means a lot to the team and the club, we haven’t really spoken about the national championships at all but everyone knows that’s what we want,” Harvey said. “We have achieved every goal this year that we’ve set and now we are ready for the

big one. The club knows that you don’t get in these situations every year, we need to make the most of it. “We have had that feeling of winning one, and it’s bloody good. It’s not going to be given to us, we have to go and get it. Mount Gambier sure aren’t going to give it to us. “We have to work hard and stick to our game plan, but I have no doubt that this year is our year.” The SEABL grand final tips off at 7.45pm at Melbourne’s State Basketball Centre on Saturday night. The game can be streamed through the SEABL website.

COUNCIL ELECTIONS

ROSEMARY GLAISHER Fresh off the Federal Election campaign, and now fighting for a seat on CoGB Council.

NEXT STEP: Bendigo celebrated the east conference title last weekend. By JOEL PETERSON

DEPENDING on who you talk to, Bendigo and Mount Gambier either have a healthy respect for one another or it is perhaps a little more heated than either side is letting on. The Pioneers have been the side that has dominated the SEABL the past two

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things up a notch this year when they poached Damian Johnson – fresh off two championships and a defensive player of the year award with Mt Gambier – to Bendigo to make a title run with the Braves. Braves coach Ben Harvey this week described the rivalry as healthy, and said the Braves had immense re-

If it means getting physical, setting hard screens, diving for loose balls, then we’ll do that.

seasons, but Bendigo has owned this year’s best record and arguably its best roster. That will be fully put to the test on Saturday night, as Mt Gambier aims for its sixth win over Bendigo in the last seven games between the teams. The Pioneers beat Bendigo all four times they met last year, including in the south conference final. This year, the season series has been shared one game apiece. Both teams are regional clubs and both have been competition powerhouses over recent years. The Braves ramped

spect for the Pioneers. “At the end of the day you have to respect your opponents and at the end of the day Richard Hill is a very good coach, they have a very talented team and they haven’t lost many players over the journey and they know how to play in big games,” Harvey said. “We are out there to win basketball games, and we are going to make sure that every opportunity we have that we will make the most of it. “If it means getting physical, setting hard screens, diving for loose balls, then we’ll do that. “But we know that

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MOUNT Gambier is a side that knows what big game pressure is all about. The Pioneers have won the last two SEABL titles, and have always come through in big games. They endured a chippy encounter against Hobart last week, in which two Pioneers players and Hobart coach Anthony Stewart were ejected from the game after a scuffle. Despite that, the Pioneers still belted the Chargers by 25 points to send a statement to Bendigo and the league as a whole. Their depth is formidable, and Richard Hill has again led them brilliantly this year. Most people don’t understand a lot about Mt Gambier,” Hill told the SEABL website. “In SEABL we are an outlier, a small town team compared to everywhere else and players like Erik Burdon, Matt Sutton and Tom Daly have come here to play then stayed and settled here for the four championship runs. “We are very much a community based club and we’ve been almost selling out our stadium in the back end of our campaign which has generated an even stronger connection between the players and the community.” That connection has been boosted by the fact that Mount Gambier has enjoyed

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BOUNCE BACK: Jeremy Kendle. Photos: ANDREW PERRYMAN they’ll be ready for that.” Johnson has been the linchpin of the Braves’ league-best defence, an interior force with the ability to both block and change shots and switch on the perimeter. While the Pioneers would still dearly love to have him on their roster, they went 17-7 over the regular season and have won their past six games. At the start of the year, Johnson told the Weekly

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that he was looking forward to going up against his old club, knowing that the rivalry could very well come down to the last game of the season. “I was looking forward to going somewhere to get a new challenge and get a chance to go against those guys,” he said. Now he gets a chance on the stage of a grand final, where the rivalry will be even more fierce than ever before.

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