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ISSUE 988 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2016

View from above Lake Eppalock at full capacity is always an attraction for central Victorians but rarely do we get to see the sight as a bird would. Recent changes in drone regulations mean the Bendigo Weekly can now publish stunning pictures like this. Heavy traffic in the sky. – Story Page 7

MALL PLUS SPILLING: Lake Eppalock on Thursday. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

By SHARON KEMP

HARGREAVES Mall is likely to stay as it is for the next four years, with continued attempts to encourage visitors to the shopping precinct. The clear majority of 25 responding Greater Bendigo candidates to a Bendigo Weekly survey have said they want to retain and improve Hargreaves Mall. Only four candidates, Helen Leach and George Flack from Eppalock ward, and Vaughan Williams and Ian Dean from Lockwood, want to see the central shopping precinct opened to traffic and Eppalock’s Co-

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lin Carrington said no further money should be spent on it. Cr Leach wants no new investment for several years. The Bendigo Weekly asked candidates what would they like to see happen with the mall, where retailers have complained since early this year that anti-social behaviour turned away shoppers. Given its location, the mall is an issue for councillors in all three wards, and remains in the headlines

despite a 2010 upgrade. Police patrols of the mall were stepped up in June with good results but many shops remain vacant. Eppalock ward candidate Margaret O’Rourke said she would prioritise rejuvenating the central business district, particularly for retailers. “Council needs to dedicate resources to attracting lead tenants, national and global brands like Seed Heritage and Apple to our central business district who will both com-

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plement existing and emerging small businesses and attract shoppers from far and wide,” Ms O’Rourke said. In Whipstick, Wayne Gregson echoed her sentiments, saying “Hargreaves Mall does need work still to reinstate much of the original intention: to provide a welcoming, harmonious space for people, entertainment, dining, shopping and meeting”. “Shelter can be designed into the mall. Security can be established.

Services can be provided,” he said. “But there is an issue which is harder to tackle, but no less important, a mix of shops and businesses which attract people back into the heart of the city.” Lockwood Ward candidate Matt Emond said “growing up in Bendigo I loved the old mall”. “The new mall does need to be activated by attracting a diverse range of businesses into the area that will attract new shoppers and in turn support existing businesses that have been the backbone of the CBD,” he said. Continued Page 5

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MERCY Health has submitted a planning application to the City of Greater Bendigo to develop more than 150 Retirement Living Units in Golden Square during the next decade. The development is currently being considered by council. Mercy Health chief executive Aged and Community Care, Kevin Mercer, said the organisation had almost a 20-year history with the city and was looking forward to bringing retirement living solutions to the area as the population ages. Mercy Health’s Retirement Living Unit development is planned to be completed in eight stages over 10 years and includes a community centre, walking paths and landscaping featuring existing native trees. For more information email information-BHA@mercy.com.au or call 5440 8200.

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THE Reserve Bank of Australia announced on Tuesday it would take a “wait and see” approach to rates, meaning the cash rate will be left on hold at a record low of 1.5 per cent for another month. Speaking about the decision, Mortgage Choice chief executive officer John Flavell said he wasn’t surprised by the board’s verdict. “The Australian economy has been tracking along quite nicely of late. Business sentiment remains relatively robust, as does consumer confidence and the property

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”These two months provided the second and third highest number of approvals of the cycle,” he said. In seasonally adjusted terms, there were a total of 20,788 dwellings approved during August, which was 1.8 per cent down on the previous month.”

GRAND PLAN: Mercy Health Group’s Ray Kelleher and GM Retirement Village’s Bernadette Walsh. market,” he said. “As a result, there has been no need for the Reserve Bank to rethink their current stance on monetary policy.” Mr Flavell said data from CoreLogic shows property prices continue to rise across most markets. “While the level of property price growth has started to slow in recent months, it continues to track upwards year on year, reflecting the ongoing strength of the property market,” he said. “Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics also shows home loan demand remains at historical highs, with more than $30 billion worth of home loans approved over the month of July.”

Mr Flavell said the Reserve Bank would be keen to see how this year’s rate cuts play out in the market before making any further adjustments to the current monetary policy setting. The latest figures from the ABS shows the number of dwelling approvals declined slightly in August, however the monthly total was still amongst the strongest of the cycle, according to the Housing Industry Association. Chief economist Geordan Murray said the number of new dwelling approvals appeared to be easing as Australians approached the middle of the year, however the subsequent monthly results for July and August reversed the trend.

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RAIN has delayed Bendigo’s big ticket projects by two months but the City of Greater Bendigo says the cost of delay will be borne by the responsible contractors. Some road works have also been delayed, including bridgeworks on Tannery Lane and irrigation works at Weeroona Oval. The Greater Bendigo Indoor Aquatic and Wellbeing Centre and the redevelop-

ments of the Bendigo Stadium and the Bendigo Airport are under various stages of construction, but consistent and heavy rain in September and August has forced a halt to work. Irrigation work at Weeroona Oval has also stalled and will not be ready in time for the first matches of the Bendigo District Cricket Association season. The council awarded the contract to complete the $31 million aquatic centre

in Kangaroo Flat in June to construction company Behmer and Wright who started work within a month. The centre is due to open in early 2018. The airport is slated to be finished by early 2017. A council spokeswoman said once the weather clears, “we will be working with each contractor to develop a targeted program to get back on schedule.” “As a result of fixed price contracting, the project

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budgets will not be affected.” Behmer and Wright factored in $1.4 million in contingency costs in its fixed price contract for the aquatic centre. The $21 million contract to upgrade the Bendigo Stadium awarded to Fairbrother Pty Ltd included $950,000 in contingencies. The Tannery Lane bridge, which is being replaced, is now expected to reopen at the end of October, work have started in early May.

3From Page 1 Elise Chapman, also running in Lockwood, said the mall needed a “significant point of difference, a reason for shoppers to attend”. Nine candidates offered new ideas for the mall, most with a focus on entertainment, leisure or food. In Lockwood, Jennifer Alden wants to move to the mall the farmer’s market “incorporating multicultural food stalls, and establish community managed vegetable box plantings plus native trees to provide shade and to attract birds”. From the Whipstick ward, Gordon Moore also had food in mind to rejuvenate the mall. “I believe the Hargreaves Mall should be revitalised as a permanent food hub with outdoor pop-up food stores and weekly night markets,” he said. Thomas Prince sees opportunities for young people. “I would like to see new ideas encouraged for the space such as a restaurant in a shop front with outdoor dining or a shop based on youth and positive activities such an arcade or social space,” he said. James Williams said repopulating central Bendigo would attract cafe dining to the area. Fellow incumbent councillor Peter Cox wants to try tendering the “centre space in the mall away from the shops to an entrepreneur for a $1 a year and in return the successful tenderer would be required to activate the space by leasing it to entertainers and other activities after discussions with the businesses in the mall”. Eppalock candidate Brenton Johnson would investigate “how to activate the space with music, events, activitives and other things that give people a reason to shop there”. Rosemary Glaisher said the mall would benefit from less concrete and more greenery, including more trees and a raised picnic lawn “like the one at City Square, Melbourne”. Fellow Greens-endorsed candidate Michelle Goldsmith also wants to see more shade from trees and a yearly calendar of regular events. In Eppalock, Geoff Stephens said adhering to due process was important, including seeking stakeholder input, planning, completing a business plan, seeking public comment and then submitting changes to the council. Susie Hawke wants council to “continue to try to make the mall a child-friendly and family-friendly space that is welcoming to all”. In Whipstick, Julie Hoskin suggested changing the appearance of the mall, embracing historical elements, and include shade trees, seating and entertainment areas “instead of the design we currently have that is jarring, cold, unappealing and is the product of poor decisions by previous councils”. Lockwood’s Damien Irving and Eppalock’s Yvonne Wrigglesworth see opportunities in broadcasting live events such as the AFL grand final and the Melbourne Cup, film events and concerts on the big screens in the mall. Mr Irving also wants more pedestrian connections to the mall and one to the Market Place. In Whipstick, Malcolm Pethybridge would like a transparent cover over the mall to protect visitors. Mr Carrington wants the spending to stop. “Hargreaves Mall must be retained, with no further money expended on ‘band aid solutions’, as a memorial to the stupidity of Bendigo council senior officer and councillors who approved the waste of millions of dollars of ratepayer’s money and contributed to the demise of the CBD,” he said.

Music on the move The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra was in Bendigo this week for a performance at Ulumbarra Theatre Ahead of their performance, musicians from the orchestra will took part in workshops with schools in the area including Lockwood Primary School. As the MSO loves Bendigo so much, the musicians decided to perform a condensed version of the much loved Peter and the Wolf story by Prokofiev on The Schaller Tram.

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Cash break a winner for tennis complex FOLLOWING a five-year wait, the Bendigo Tennis Association can proceed with the full $6.5 million redevelopment of its Nolan Street complex. Work is expected to begin on the new clubrooms and showcourt precinct on November 2, almost 31 years to the day since the clubrooms were officially opened in 1985 by then Bendigo mayor Norm Quin. Nationals senator Bridget McKenzie this week announced the missing $2.09 million in funding through the National Stronger Regions Fund to pay

for stage two of the project. That includes grandstand seating for the new showcourt and Hot Shots courts to encourage junior participation, as well as increased court lighting. “With the scope of works, the type of project it is and the impact that it will have, this deserves five years of background... Looking back now I think five years is actually a pretty tight timeframe,” BTA president Paul Henshall said. The BTA had secured $5.2m in funding in 2014 before the money was withdrawn after a change in government.

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Mr Henshall paid tribute to the City of Greater Bendigo, the advocacy of Ms McKenzie and former state sports minister and now member for Murray Damian Drum, Tennis Victoria and Australia, the BTA board and executive officer Leon Retallick. Other local projects such as the Aspire Precinct missed out on funding under round three of the stronger regions fund, and will need to go back to the drawing board with their submissions. “It’s been a very, very competitive process, we’ve had over

470 applications come before the department, so only the very best get funded.” “This has been one of my personal favourites for the five years I’ve been a senator here in Bendigo, and I’m rapt we have been able to put the icing on the cake of what was a fabulous project that Tennis Australia brought to me five years ago.” Along with the Coalition funding, the BTA and Tennis Australia contributed $600,000 council contributed $1.085m and the state government tipped in $2.4m. – Joel Peterson

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ORGANISERS of Bendigo’s most prestigious sporting awards have unveiled changes to one of the key components of the Healthy Schools awards which encourage and celebrate the great work local schools do to promote health in the community. The Bendigo Health backed Healthy Schools Award was introduced in 2015 as part of regional Australia’s longest running community sporting awards initiative, the Bendigo Sports Star. Sports Star committee chairman Wendy James said promotion of better health initiatives and en-

couraging and acknowledging better health within local schools was an important part of Sports Star. “We congratulate and thank Bendigo Health for their support of the Healthy Schools Awards and for the great work they do right across the community,” Ms James said. Announcing a new look to the popular schools component, Healthy Communities director Andy Sloane said priority areas for the 2017 Healthy Schools awards would include Sun Protection, Safe Environments, Healthy Eating and Oral Health, Physical Activity, Mental

Health and Wellbeing, Tobacco control with two additional areas for secondary schools being Sexual Health and Wellbeing, Alcohol and other Drugs. Primary and secondary schools from across the region will be invited to nominate a maximum of three of these areas and share the great work they have done or are doing to create positive, healthy environments in their school over the last 12 months. Schools will also be encouraged to think creatively about their submission, and to consider a variety of formats, including videos, posters, photo collage,

song, art work, stories or presentation. “We would like to see as much student involvement as possible with any and all submissions,” Ms Sloane said. “Entries are limited to 500 words maximum and should detail evidence of the schools’ commitment to the health and wellbeing of students, staff, family and community. “The types of things this may include are inclusion of policy or changes to policy, changes to the school’s strategic plans to include health and wellbeing, changes in the schools physical environment,

participation in health promoting events and programs such as Walk To School, changes in classroom processes/curriculum, any positive health and wellbeing outcomes, intended or unintended.” Entrants should include details of how they would spend the Bendigo Healthiest Schools prize money to help sustain improvements in health and wellbeing. Details on how to enter the awards, which offer $2000 to the winning school and $1000 to the runner-up, will be included in next week’s Bendigo Weekly.

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Easing of drone rules opens sky to many LAKE Eppalock and Bendigo’s historic city centre are expected to attract heavy drone traffic this summer, just as Melbourne’s beaches are likely to be illegally inundated. But operators have been warned to fly according to the rules ahead of what is expected to be a big buy up of the technology over Christmas following deregulation. As of September 29, drone operators are able to make money from photography taken from a drone without requiring a full operators’ licence that can cost more than $10,000, and there is

no training required to operate a drone under two kilograms. Electronics store Harvey Norman has reported strong demand from businesses, including farmers who use drones to check irrigation and stock. Real estate agencies are already regularly using drones to get pictures of properties for sale. The latest in drones which use face recognition technology is expected to be a big hit with young people who like taking action video selfies. Given the deregulation, a Har-

vey Norman Bendigo spokesman said developments in drones were about making them safe, with features including automatic fly-back when the battery is running flat. He said sales staff always talked to buyers about flying rules and instructions were contained with the product but whether they listened was up to them. CASA warns that it is against regulations to fly over people and traffic, beaches and parks. That precludes most of Bendigo’s city centre and its parks and there will be a no-fly zone near the

Bendigo Hospital within months after a helipad for emergency helicopters becomes operational. Operators must also be aware of traffic to and from Bendigo airport. They cannot fly at night and must always be able to see the drone. The price of drones is falling commensurate with cheaper technology, but fines for flying offences can be as high as $9000. To see the Weekly’s drone footage, visit www.bendigoweekly.com.au - Sharon Kemp

Call for overpass EPPALOCK ward councillor Helen Leach wants a pedestrian overpass built over Condon Street to help children, the elderly and people with disabilities safely navigate the busy arterial road into Bendigo. Cr Leach, who is a candidate in the upcoming City of Greater Bendigo local government elections, said the lack of a safe crossing for pedestrians including school children, the elderly and people with a disability, was hyprocritical given the council was promoting more walking and cycling in the city. Her concerns coincide with Walk to School month in October and precedes Ride to Work day on October 12. The council’s Integrated Transport and Land Use Strategy was adopted last year and sets out a strategy for the growth of the municipality and how people and goods will move within it in the future. It includes preventing urban sprawl, promoting infill development and active travel. But Cr Leach said she was concerned the council had adopted the strategy but was not enabling it. “My main issue is an inconsistency built into ITLUS which is getting people to walk and ride and our inability to allow them to do it safely,” she said. “I wouldn’t want to send my five-year-old to walk to school because they may not make it.” Cr Leach said drivers may be frustrated by stopping for a pedestrian crossing on Condon St, which is the main route to work for a growing number of commuters from Bendigo’s eastern fringe communities. But, she said, they stopped for pedestrians using the lights on Arnold St and walking to or from the hospital. She said an overpass would be a safer option for Condon St, at a point somewhere between Edwards Road and the five-way roundabout.

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BENDIGO and Adelaide Bank has bought $1.4 billion of home loans in Western Australia, and added 6000 new customers to its existing 1.5 million. The bank this week reassured investors the mortgages it bought from the WA government-owned Keystart Housing Scheme Trust, which typically lent to first home buyers, were low risk. Managing director Mike Hirst said the bank would have the opportunity to sell to its new loan customers other Bendigo and Adelaide financial products. The bank’s share price rose this week in the wake of news of the acquisition. It also had a win in political circles by being excluded from the House Economics Committee in Canberra where the bosses of Australia’s big four bank were questioned by a panel of 10 members about their performance incentive culture and how they deal with customers. The Bendigo Weekly confirmed this week Bendigo and Adelaide Bank was not asked to attend questioning. But it is likely it would have to answer to a royal commission into banking that the Labor Party is calling for. Bendigo MP Lisa Chesters said she was not sure why Bendigo and Adelaide

tough call: MP Lisa Chesters says banking needs to be cleaned up. Bank had not been asked to attend the committee’s hearing. “However, Bendigo Bank is not the only participant who has been left off the invite list,” she said. “The committee has not invited the victims of banking rip-offs and unethical behaviour to attend and speak about their experiences to the committee.” Ms Chesters said only a royal commission would clean up the banking sector and restore the integrity and confidence it needed to be strong into the future, and deliver systemic, structural

A message to all Bendigonians from the Bendigo Tourism Board As the Chairman of the Bendigo Tourism Board, which is an entity that operates independently of the City of Greater Bendigo, I would like to take this opportunity to provide you with data and statistics relevant to Bendigo’s Tourism industry. •

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In 2015, according to Tourism Research Australia the tourism industry contributed $407 million to the Bendigo Loddon region. This equates to more than $1.11 million per day. There are 1,561 tourism businesses operating in the Greater Bendigo region. The Bendigo tourism industry employs 8,000 people in our region; growing year-on-year. Bendigo Tourism industry membership in 2015 included 256 business members and through membership revenue currently contributes $175,000 annually towards marketing Bendigo as a destination.

As an industry, we work hand in hand with the City of Greater Bendigo to continually improve and grow our tourism offerings, increasing the economic contribution to the city’s economy and to grow employment for local people. We also work in partnership with the City’s Tourism Unit to support the delivery of themed and seasonal marketing campaigns, to train and support tourism business owners with key business skills for success and to attract major

events to our city drawing in many thousands of people who visit Bendigo each year and invest millions of dollars into our economy. In order to continue to see improvement and growth in our industry, we believe it is vitally important for us to have a City Council which appreciates the importance of tourism in our region. As a result we contacted all 32 candidates and asked them to give us their views on tourism in order to pass them on to our members. We were very encouraged to receive 27 responses and even more pleased by the very positive attitudes expressed towards tourism in our city. The candidates’ statements have been passed on to our members so that they can make informed decisions about for whom they will vote. We are looking forward to learning who the new Councillors are on 22 October and will continue to work to ensure that tourism remains as an important topic on Council’s agenda. Kind regards, Bob Downing Chairman: Bendigo Tourism Board Authorised by Bob Downing, Chairman, Bendigo Tourism Board, 19 Drummonds Lane, Heathcote, VIC 3523

and cultural recommendations for change that was long overdue. Mr Hirst has said previously a royal commission was unnecessary. The bank’s 2016 annual review explained to its shareholders that “there is an expectation in the community that banks should pass on, in full, any rate cut that the Reserve Bank of Australia makes to the official cash rate”. “As interest rates move lower this is not a realistic expectation for a number of reasons.”

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The community leaders of tomorrow have been encouraged to put their hands up today and apply to be part of the 2017 Loddon Murray Community Leadership Program. Community Leadership Loddon Murray wants participants from across central and north-west Victoria who want to grow their skills, knowledge, confidence and networks, to take part in the program, which aims to develop leaders for vibrant and sustainable communities. Next year’s program starts in February and runs through until November. Throughout the year participants visit small towns and regional centres throughout the Loddon

Murray region over 26 days in total, including study tours to Canberra and Melbourne. LMCLP involves a mixture of skills workshops, site visits and panels and presentations from local leaders encompassing a range of themes including community and economic development, agriculture and natural resource management, education and technology, health and wellbeing, arts and culture, tourism, justice and social justice, and political landscapes, with environmental and indigenous perspectives woven throughout. Program manager and LMCLP graduate Lucy Mayes said the experience

had inspired and assisted almost 400 people from all walks of life to make a significant difference in their local communities and the wider region since it began in 1998. “Our graduates are involved in a wide range of community leadership roles; everything from club committees to industry board memberships and local government,” she said. “Many people are already heavily involved in their communities when they come into the program and are looking to work more effectively using the incredible network available to them, others are seeking the skills and confidence to step up

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into a leadership role for the first time. LMCLP has something for everyone.” With the 2016 program nearing completion, participants are full of praise for the opportunity they have been given, with many saying it has exceeded their expectations. Each year about 25 participants are accepted into the program to reflect the diversity of the communities within the region. LMCLP is one of 10 regional community leadership programs operating across Victoria. Applications for the 2017 program close on October 31. Full details can be found online at www.cllm. org.au

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THALES is preparing assembly lines at its Bendigo plant for high rate production of its Hawkei armoured vehicles, 10 of which are being tested by army personnel. And the multinational is also pitching for work in the construction of Land 400 armoured fighting vehicles even though it has been knocked out as a contender for the multi-billion-dollar contract. Defence industry minister Christopher Pyne last week toured Thales’ Bendigo operations including the two assembly lines under construction where Hawkeis will be built in a separate $1.3 billion contract won by the company last October. Mr Pyne said Thales would have showed the two remaining Land 400 contenders it was capable of participating in the construction of their phase two vehicles. Chief executive Chris Jenkins agreed. “Thales hasn’t missed out on the Land 400 contract, there has been a downselect

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to Rheinmetall and BAE out of four different company and those two companies are now involved in a program of identifying how much work can be done in Australia, and Bendigo and Victoria has as much capacity to be part of that process and to win work as anywhere else in Australia,” Mr Pyne said. “There has not been a decision about where the majority of that $4b to $5b contract will be done and I would have thought Thales and other businesses in Bendigo are well placed to convince Rheinmetall and BAE of their capability.” Both companies, although overseas owned, already have connections in South Australia. Earlier, Mr Pyne whose electorate is in South Australia called himself “the minister for defence industry but not the minister for South Australia’s defence industry”. Bendigo MP Lisa Chesters has criticised Mr Pyne, claiming the Coalition government

had “short-changed Bendigo defence manufacturing jobs”. “The minister should and must do more to help secure Land 400 work for Bendigo Thales,” Ms Chesters said. “Manufacturing the Land 400 at Thales Bendigo just makes a lot of sense as they already manufacture the Bushmasters and Hawkeis for the Australian Defence Force. “On a very practical and operational level, I am shocked the federal Liberal government would choose a vehicle that has a fundamentally different operating system to the ADF Hawkei and Bushmaster.” Mr Pyne also visited the Australian Defence Apparel after deciding three weeks ago to send offshore a $9 million contract to make new service combat uniforms. Mr Pyne announced in Bendigo the Department of Defence had signed contracts with Thales to maximise export opportunities for capable Australian companies under a global supply chain program.

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Marking 10 years of support OUR region will celebrate 10 years of support to Maubisse in East Timor on Friday night with guest speakers Abel Guterres, Ambassador for the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste and Kirsty Sword Gusmao. Event spokesman Barry Secombe said the Bendigo Maubisse Friendship Committee has worked alongside the Maubisse community since 2007. “There have been hundreds of people living in the Bendigo region who have contributed to programs with over 40 teams of volunteers paying their own way to work in East Timor,” Mr Secombe said. There have been educational scholarships, teacher training, rebuilding of schools and provision of school furniture and materials to assist one of the poorest countries in the world. “Support to Maubisse hospital, the local radio station, provision of clothing in particular for infants are just some of the projects undertaken between the Bendigo region and Maubisse,” Mr Secombe said. “The friendship committee is committed to ensuring projects continue to be guided by the Maubisse community’s needs and aspirations. “So many people have contributed and it is important we celebrate 10 years of work and understanding. It is an ideal opportunity for people wanting to get involved in supporting East Timor to come along and hear from key speakers.” The celebration of 10 years’ commitment will be held at the Forest Street Uniting Church in Bendigo tonight starting at 6pm. Light refreshments will be provided, entry is $5.

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Pumped up for fire sale NOW is your chance to clear some clutter and help your local volunteer firefighters at the same time. Why not donate your unwanted items to the Golden Square Fire Brigade’s Annual Fire Sale? Captain Tim McNeilly said the Fire Sale will take place on Saturday, October 22 from 8am at the Fire Station at 260 High Street, Golden Square. “The annual fire sale is a major fundraiser for our volunteer brigade and we’re hoping the local community will help us out by donating unwanted items that we can sell on the day,” Captain McNeilly said. “People can drop off their items at the fire station from 6pm every Tuesday night and between 9.30am The and 11am every Photographer Wednesday morning until the fire sale. “If you have an item that you’re unable to drop off but think we might be interested in, please give us a call on 5443 8724 and we will arrange to collect it. “The fire sale will be a great day for the whole family with plenty of bargains and a barbecue as well as fire trucks on display for the big and little kids to enjoy.” Money raised from the fire sale will go towards replacing the brigade’s 23-year- old emergency support vehicle, which is equipped with specialist tools to tackle situations such as LPG gas leaks. “During emergency incidents it also provides health monitoring and rehabilitation for our firefighters and other emergency service personnel,” Captain McNeilly said.

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R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Hi, I’m Wayne Gregson and I’m standing for election in Greater Bendigo’s Whipstick Ward. Put an end to the trashing of Bendigo’s reputation. Keeping Bendigo Greater. Broad experience in the public and private sectors. A strong record of standing up for our community for four decades. Committed to protecting our heritage and our future. Strong connections to Bendigo’s people and their issues. Intelligent management.

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New chapter for pups Researchers from La Trobe University recently joined with Bendigo notfor-profit organisation Righteous Pups Australia, discovering that engaging in structured activities with a carefully trained dog can help children learn. As part of a four-week study, seven highly-trained labradors were introduced to grade one and two classes at St Monica’s Primary School. While some children undertook standard class activities with a dog present in

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with the rate of improvement greatest for those children starting at a lower level. “Schools are constantly exploring new ways to engage children in learning, and improve academic performance,” she said. “These results show us that running dog-based activity groups – especially for children who most need help – could bring substantial benefits.” Dr Bennett said although there has been previous research in this area,

this study was unique. “We already know that dogs can help children to learn through their mere presence – however, no other studies have compared structured activities or examined individual differences in how children respond,” she said. “We can be confident from these results that incorporating a carefully trained dog in specific learning-based tasks such as reading and problemsolving does improve performance.”

Carp catch plan to clear the pest The North Central Catchment Management Authority (CMA) will host a carp fishing competition along the lower reaches of the Campaspe River, from Axedale to Echuca this month to coincide with national Gone Fishing Day. The Campaspe Carp Catch will run from noon to 3pm on Sunday, October 16, with five registration, judging and barbecue sites along the river. North Central CMA project manager Angela Gladman said the event is a fun way to highlight the scourge of the introduced species. “Carp are the rabbits of our rivers. They are a major component of the Murray-Darling Basin’s fish population and they cause significant damage to rivers, wetlands and the natural environment,” she said. “We are working with community organisations such as the

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• Echuca Lions Park at Ogilvie Avenue There will be prizes for the Best Catch and the Biggest Bag. “Corn bait will be provided and it is important everyone aged over 18 has fishing licences and complies with relevant fishing laws,” Ms Gladman said. “The Campaspe River is a significant environmental asset to Victoria, and is home to a number of threatened and vulnerable native fish.” She said the CMA had worked hard to improve the health of the Campaspe River through the delivery of environmental flows and working with farmers to protect and enhance the bank vegetation – one of the results being the return of fish such as the Murray-Darling rainbowfish and increased numbers of the iconic Murray cod.

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Ride back to basics Ride to Work Day next Wednesday aims to give people the chance to sample life in the saddle. Every weekday, thousands of people across Bendigo hop in their cars, contest with traffic and try to find that elusive park close to work. As you sit in traffic you might feel helpless to change your situation. But if you were offered a quick and reliable doorto-door journey to work, would you take it? Riding a bike can give you back control of your commute. Once you’ve worked out a convenient route, that’s comfortable for your riding style and tolerance for traffic, you’ll have a consistent journey time and a rock solid commute whether you ride every day or one day in five. It won’t matter if you ride fast or at a casual pace, you’ll enjoy the ride and it will give you that extra option for when it suits you and it’s a pretty handy option at that. For some, starting out riding to work can simply be a matter of dusting off the old bike, putting some air in the tyres and getting on your way. Others might like a little more assistance, information and support along the way. This is where Ride to Work Day next Wednesday comes in. Each year, the City of

open air: Why not give it a go? Photo: Chris Rowlands Greater Bendigo council hosts a free community breakfast in Hargreaves Mall from 7.30am to 8.30am. It is a great opportunity to try riding to work for the first time and get the extra reward of a free cooked breakfast for your effort, cooked by the Bendigo Sandhurst Rotary Club. There will be entertainment, giveaways, prizes – for individuals and the workplace with the most people there on the

day – and a cycling expo featuring local community cycling groups. Similar activities will be held at La Trobe University in the student union. We know that there is a significant proportion of the population who want to ride more often but are concerned with safety. Surveys from previous years show that up to half of participants are attending their first or second Ride to Work Day event.

To help new riders the council and Bike Bendigo have prepared a map of the Bendigo urban area highlighting “comfy” streets, see www. bendigo.vic.gov.au/ride2work, where it is likely you’ll ride with less traffic. Combine this with shared paths, creek trails and underpasses that make it easy to skip under busy streets and much of your trip can be smooth riding and yours to enjoy. – Robert Kretschmer

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Rain may cause shaft collapse Residents are encouraged to report any mine shafts that may have opened on Crown or public land following heavy rain. City of Greater Bendigo council’s Rachelle Quattrocchi said it is not uncommon for old mine shafts to open in the colder, wetter months. “We want our community to be safe and we are relying on residents to be our eyes on the ground. Shafts can appear anywhere so we urge people to be

careful especially when moving through public land in case they come across an open shaft,” she said. “Quartz mining commenced on the Bendigo field in the 1870s and the last mine closed in the 1950s. While the location of major shafts is well documented there are many minor shafts that could be located on either private or public land. “Historically red gum sleepers were used to cap mine shafts.

The red gum sleepers generally have a life expectancy of about 80 to 90 years and so we are now experiencing the legacy of Bendigo’s rich gold mining past.” Collapsed or dangerous mine shafts can also open up on public land in and near town, or in areas such as state forests or national parks — these cases should be reported directly to the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) on 136 186.

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Is your school participating in VicHealth’s Walk to School this October? If so, send in a picture of your family walking, riding or scooting to and from school for your chance to win a prize! The most creative photos will go into the draw to win a healthy breakfast for your school to enjoy at the end of October. Please email your photos to: activetravelhealthykids@bendigo.vic.gov.au Entries close Friday October 21. For more information about this competition email activetravelhealthykids@bendigo.vic.gov.au For more information about Walk to School: www.walktoschool.vic.gov.au

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magic moments: Staff and residents took on the theme of Mary Poppins. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Poppins a hit

Mary Poppins magically appeared at the Uniting AgeWell Strath-Haven community during Seniors Week this week as residents celebrated with singing and musical performances, dress ups and a spoon full of sugar-themed afternoon tea. The aged care facility was transformed, complete with costumes, spoons, kites, and flying umbrellas with staff and some residents getting into character and performing musical items,

in celebration of the festival and the organisation’s 12th birthday. Coordinator Kerryn Anderson said Mary Poppins was very popular among the residents, with many recognising songs and costumes from the era, triggering positive memories. “Music plays a significant role in our lifestyle activities, with the recently formed Haven Choir gaining in popularity among the Strath-Ha-

ven Community,” she said. “Ongoing research show regular singing can lift spirits, increase immunity and provide a workout for the brain and lungs. These benefits are significant for those experiencing mild to moderate dementia. “Singing also improves psychological health and well-being through relieving boredom, rekindling positive memories and promoting social interaction,” Ms Anderson said.

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Grow your idea

Applications are now open for Regional Pitchfest, where Bendigo’s innovators and entrepreneurs can pitch their big business ideas to an expert panel for a chance to win cash prizes and realise their entrepreneurial goals. Locals now have a platform to showcase their business ideas, and build a culture of entrepreneurship in regional Australia. “Think Shark Tank on stage. Our aim is to find the country’s most exciting entrepreneurs, artisans and small business owners, and unearth the next big business idea to come out of regional and rural Australia,” Regional Pitchfest founder Dianna Somerville said. Bendigo will host the first Regional Pitchfest event, with others to follow across the country in 2017. Entrepreneurs and innovators in regional areas in other states will have the opportunity to pitch their business ideas live on stage early next year. Entrants will present their idea to a live audience and an expert panel of judges – including Startup Victoria chief executive, Georgia Beattie and Australia Post’s Greg Sutherland – at the Engine Room in Bendigo. The overall winner will receive $5000 and the opportunity to pitch their business idea to the University of Melbourne’s Melbourne Accelerator Program. MAP is Australia’s number one ranked university accelerator that connects and upskills

pitching in: Dianna Somerville is the event’s founder. aspiring entrepreneurs to get their idea off the ground. Applications for Regional Pitchfest in Bendigo are now open and close on October 27. Five finalists will be an-

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nounced on October 31 and will take the stage on November 23 in The Engine Room, on View Street adjacent to the Capital Theatre. For more information visit www.regionalpitchfest.com

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Styled from the op shop As part of Bendigo Fashion Festival, Life Essentials op shop hub in Hargreaves Street will host Recycle Runway – a unique op shop styled fashion parade. Proceeds from the fundraiser event support following local initiatives including a free community breakfast on Tuesday mornings – anyone is welcome, but it is aimed to provide a good breakfast to those in need of food as well as social interaction and support. Proceeds also go towards emergency relief packages for needy, homeless and new arrivals to Bendigo, including bedding, clothing, food and basics including some furniture, as well as in-store haircuts. Life Essentials has also installed a shower for homeless people to use. Every week, Life Essentials provides immediate relief and support to needy and marginalised locals in Bendigo. The team is highly responsive and hands on, being independently run with a crew of volunteers. The op shop styled fashion parade on October 14 includes some hot brands such as Wayne Cooper, Trent Nathan and Country Road. There’s an in-store shopping frenzy inspired by the fashion parade, this part of the night is particularly popular. The night kicks off at 7.30pm at 214 Hargreaves Street and includes a finger food supper, there are door prizes and cost is $25 per ticket.

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What is peer support? The basis of peer support is mutuality. Peers have a lived experience from which to draw knowledge that can be helpful to each other. By sharing information peers learn from each other and help each other to achieve positive outcomes. In the area of mental health peers can discuss commonalities of experience such as recovery strategies, medication issues, stigma and discrimination, medical interventions and hospital experiences. It is by sharing this knowledge that peers understand they are not alone in their experiences and develop positive ways to cope with the situations they have lived through and gain knowledge on how to better manage future illness episodes.

Peers bring hope, understanding, connection, experiential knowledge and empathy to their work. This adds another dimension to the relationship between peers. The mutuality of the relationship is the basis for a connection that enhances the relationship creating a trusting and respectful basis. Anglicare Victoria employs peer workers as do most other organisations with community mental health teams.

Support for carers and primary support people Mental Health Carer program offers support to people who care for or support someone with a mental illness. People accepted into the program don’t always think of themselves as a “carer”, they aren’t always family members nor do they always receive a carer payment but are people who provide significant support for a person with a mental illness. Forms of support provided include respite funding packages, groups and events for carers as well as some advocacy. The word respite can be misleading as many would think of respite as sending a care recipient to stay in a facility. However, the program can offer carers a break in many forms. Many carers and/or care recipients have chosen to go away on a short break to a holiday destination such as Lorne or Healesville. Others have chosen to get funding to pay for recreational activities such as swimming passes, movie tickets, meal vouchers, club memberships and gift vouchers to places of interest such as Melbourne Aquarium for the person with mental illness and/or their support person. For information about any of the programs, call Anglicare Victoria at our Eaglehawk office on 5430 1200.

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Laughter the tonic for Mental Health Week 2016 A line-up of local and national comedians will take the stage at Bendigo’s Capital Theatre on Tuesday 11 October to support local mental health programs as part of Mental Health Week 2016. Designed to raise community of mental issues health issues, Darkness and Light is expected to attract an audience of nearly 400 people. Mental Health Week Group Chair Peter Nelson said proceeds from the comedy night would be reinvested back into community mental health promotion. “The aim of Mental Health Week is to reduce stigma and promote mentally healthy communities,” Mr Nelson said. “If we can build awareness through comedy while raising funds to continue building awareness for the rest of the year,

that’s a great outcome.” Taking centre stage in an already full Mental Health Week calendar, Darkness and Light will feature a stellar line-up of comedians, including Richard McKenzie, TessaWaters, Bev Killick, Nath Valvo, and with Cath Styles as MC. Mr Nelson said the event demonstrated that despite being a serious issue mental health can be talked about openly in a fun and positive way. “Laughter is a vital ingredient for mental health and wellbeing. I encourage everyone to get out to as many events as possible during Mental Health Week, including Darkess and Light.” Mental Health Week 2016 will have a special focus on community awareness, promoting the message ‘Menta; health Matters to Us All’.

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general counselling for all issues. More specialised services have a single focus including alcohol and other drugs, youth and children. We support businesses who want to establish a health and wellbeing program to support their staff. This program can assist your staff deal with family and relationship issues, substance abuse or general mental health. Our Carer Wellbeing Program is designed to support individuals or families caring for a person with a mental illness, disability, aged or chronic health condition. Providing care and support for others can have an impact on physical and mental health and is often a cause of financial strain. Carers are likely to see friends

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Victorian Mental Health Peer Collective THE Victorian Mental Health Peer Collective was formed in May 2013 after establishing the need for a visible mental health consumer advocacy and peer support group in the Loddon Mallee Region. The vision was to establish a mental health consumer representative group in the Bendigo area to meet the diverse needs of regional communities. Concerns in regional and rural areas differ from those in metropolitan areas. There are limited services available and the areas requiring services are much larger in size. The peer collective is an independent entity but is supported by Anglicare Victoria. Currently we are looking for new members for the Bendigo and Central Goldfields regions, who may be interested in starting consumer operated groups. If you have a great idea about how you would like to work or support people with their mental illness we would be happy to hear from you. The aim of the group is to inform consumers, carers, workers and communities of funding changes, policy issues, mental health service reforms and to promote consumer activities. News

both local and state wide about the mental health sector is shared in person and via the Collective’s Facebook page. The development of the collective has empowered consumers to have a voice in the community and is assisting to bridge the gap by educating community members

regarding attitudes, stigma and discrimination, while providing opportunities for social activities, making new friends and reconnecting in the community. In addition to the advocacy role, the lived experience of the group has been used to develop and conduct “Special Events”

that are open to the general public and provide a health promotion perspective in a peer environment. These groups focus on wellbeing, including topics related to recovery, maintaining stable physical and mental health, early intervention and alternative therapies. As the NDIS draws nearer we will be conducting information

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Art Exhibition breaks down barriers MORE than 50 artworks created by local artists with lived mental health experience will feature in a week-long exhibition at Mundy Street’s COG complex to mark Mental Health Week on October 9-15. Now in its second year, the exhibition has become a mainstay of local Mental Health Week celebrations by using art as a medium to draw attention to mental health and encourage understanding of people who live with mental health issues. Artists of all ages were invited to exhibit works in a diverse range of mediums including painting, sculpture, drawing, ceramics and

photography. City of Greater Bendigo Arts Officer Rohan Philips said the theme of this year’s celebrations was ‘Mental Health Matters To Us All’ and each artist had been encouraged to share their personal experience with mental health through their work. “This year participants include people who live with mental health issues as well as relatives, friends, carers and mental health professionals”, said Mr Philips. “Many artists share the inspiration behind their artwork and some of their personal story, which creates a very powerful and unique viewing experience for visitors to

the exhibition.” “Once on display, the works usually go a long way to breaking down stigmas around mental illness, giving viewers all sorts of insights into what living with mental illness means.” The exhibition will be launched on Monday 10 October with a free celebration at COG, 45 Mundy Street, Bendigo starting at 5:30pm. Numbers are limited and tickets are available from: www.eventbrite.com. au/e/mental-health-weekart-exhibition-opening-nighttickets-27141861037 The exhibition is open to the public from October 10-15 between 9am to 5pm.

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A legal victory

There is a real danger in voting for groups of candidates running together across multiple wards in this month’s Greater Bendigo council election. I worked in Sydney for five years and I saw the danger caucussing can do to a community. By caucussing, I mean groups of like-minded elected councillors getting together before a council meeting and deciding which way to vote on certain issues. If this bloc, which is pretty much the equivalent of a local political party, had a majority, it stifled debate and stifled transparency and took the community backwards. It made it almost impossible for the community to be represented properly and fairly, and, in many cases, caused chaos and forced the state government to step in. It is the first step in the partisan politicisation of council, and that never, ever ends well. This is the last thing Bendigo needs after having ratepayers’ money used regularly over the past few years for legal fights between councillors. Anthony Radford, Bendigo

The editorial “Pollie games need to stop” Bendigo Weekly, September 23 is mistaken in claiming that the Victorian government obtained a moral victory in the Supreme Court. It was a legal victory and the moral victory was obtained by the opposition subsequently in the ruling that the ombudsman was entitled to investigate the misuse of electoral staff. The very position of ombudsman was created as a parliamentary office to investigate abuse of office by members but the government seems to believe that the ombudsman should be a member of the Miscellaneous Workers Union. Not only is it ignorance and wrong-headness on their part but political stupidity as then outcome will be in closer proximity to the next state election. Menzies or Bolte would never have placed themselves in a position where they would have had a court ruling against them. The government must receive bad legal advice so how can they be competent to appoint an Attorney General? Further their problem is compounded by the resignation of Senator Stephen Conroy. In all likelihood Victoria will be one senator short in Canberra. Mick Sandiford, Bendigo

Coffee rush As most are aware, the Golden Bean coffee drive-through sits on the corner of one of Bendigo’s busiest intersections – Napier and Nolan streets. Most mornings you can see drivers travelling north along Napier Street only then to make an illegal right hand turn that takes them over double white lines and into a right turning lane, all this just to get their morning coffee fix. Today one of these audacious drivers attempted to perform just that illegal turn in front of me. Luckily for me there was a red light, so I wound down my window and said to the driver what he was doing was illegal, only to be told to keep “*-ing” driving. These double white lines seem to be of little significance to these drivers as they just don’t seem to give a damn, more importantly their stupid act puts oncoming vehicles at great risk. I have notified police of this ongoing problem and they informed me that motorists are being watched and dealt with, but I think more needs to be done. Maybe Vicroads could put in a small traffic island there to prevent this from happening. Tony Carter, Epsom

Finding the balance It is heartening to see the strong field of aspiring councillors and I congratulate all that are willing to commit the substantial time and energy required for this very important role. Bendigo is at the crossroads and this election is more crucial than ever. Victoria’s population is predicted to double and the regional centres will all grow substantially with Bendigo expected to reach 156,000 by 2036. Planning for this growth is critical and with it will come growing pains. Our city will not be the same; there will be increased traffic, increased density of dwellings and a much more diverse and interesting community. Our next council will need to make decisions to ensure the intrinsic character of Bendigo is retained while planning for substantial development. Finding that balance is a significant challenge and there will no doubt be robust debates at the community level. Our new councillors must be strategic; they must have the capacity to embrace new ideas, make decisions that will benefit future generations (but may not be currently popular) and work constructively with each

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other and especially with the organisation – the City of Greater Bendigo. Too often we have seen councillors deride the COGB staff who are also working for the good of their community and providing their best professional advice. Councillors must recognise that the vast majority of staff are also residents of our wonderful community and therefore, they too have a vested interest in achieving the best outcomes for our city. An effective council needs to work as a team with the executive staff however, at the end of the day it is the council which makes the strategic decisions. To the residents of our municipality I implore you to vote wisely. The new council makeup will be critical to the future of the City of Greater Bendigo and the mix is in your hands. Jan Boynton, Marong

ment has enacted. Yet we see no action against perpetrators by the government, a government that denies all responsibility and no care. Yet this same government is prepared to pay about $1 billion per year to keep the asylum seekers there during a revenue crisis. Whereas to bring them here, the cost would drop to about $100m and decline quickly as they enter the workforce. So is it self-betrayal of his moral code or simply “professed” principles for the public? The facts suggest strongly it is simply professed principles that our PM does not really believe in. Otherwise, he has betrayed his own moral code and there is not much worse than that. Gregory Clark, Woodend

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It has been five weeks since the Victorian government announced the nation’s first permanent ban on fracking and coal seam gas, yet it is still unclear whether the Liberals and Nationals will support the ban. I want to ask Liberal and Nationals MPs a simple question. Do they or don’t they support a legislative ban on fracking and coal seam gas? Farming communities across western Victoria have been calling for a ban on unconventional gas for years, and the Labor government is giving them much needed certainty

Our esteemed Prime Minister has falling polls and one must ask if this fall been caused by a self-betrayal of his professed moral code or is it simply that he deceived the public with a “professed” moral code? The PM declares protection of a child is paramount, yet violent child and adult sexual and physical abuse has occurred and is undoubtedly still occurring on Nauru and Manus Island. We also see self-harm due to the psychological torture that the govern-

What about fracking?

by introducing a permanent legislative ban. Since the announcement, the Liberals and Nationals have sent mixed messages about where they really stand on fracking and coal seam gas. On the day of the announcement, the Liberals put out a statement criticising the ban for “shutting the door on future exploration of conventional gas,” despite their previous policy of a moratorium until 2020. On the other hand, the Nationals are still busy trying to claim credit for the ban. In a letter to the editor published by several newspapers, Nationals leader Peter Walsh said he was “proud to be part of the former Coalition government who introduced the fracking moratorium.” But where does he stand on a permanent ban? It is clear that the Victorian community has spoken and have told us they don’t support fracking. I and my Labor colleagues call on Coalition MPs to stand up for country Victoria and declare their support for the legislation, which will ban fracking and coal seam gas once and for all. Jaala Pulford MP, Member for Western Victoria

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IT IS a major concern when any candidate, let alone seemingly a bunch of them across all three wards, bases a significant part of their push to become a councillor on something that happened in the past, that cannot be undone, that has every legal right to exist and which council has no right to prevent. So instead of looking to determine their vote on a more positive vision for Bendigo, voters seemingly face the prospect of instead being served up yesterday’s out of date and rejected ideas as policies and reasons to support change and a particular group of candidates. That’s a sure fire recipe for disaster. Please don’t punish this community by looking to punish councillors who did their jobs. If you don’t want to vote for any of the current crop who are standing in this month’s elections, as is your right, let it be for something other than their stance on the proposal to build Bendigo’s first mosque. It needs to be stated, again, that under Victorian planning laws, council had no right to block the mosque application, and every available court in Australia has backed the council decision, ultimately because under Victorian planning laws, it was the only decision council could make.

better bendigo: New councillors needs to look forward. By all means, vote for change because it will make Bendigo better, but not just out of a motivation that you didn’t agree with something someone else did or said. We urge all voters to consider the importance of this opportunity to determine our next crop of councillors. For example, tourism is a major industry in this region, contributing about $1 million to the city’s economy, and employing a significant number of local people. Dabbling with what has proven to be an extremely successful formula for Bendigo could be damaging to our economy, and could send us backwards. Many of the gains our city has made over the past decade or so have been on the back of a surging economy, our geographical location, the attractive lifestyle on offer and the opportuni-

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ties Bendigo presents to us all. Positive change is far more likely to deliver results if it is based on positive ideas and a vision for the future, not just from a sense of disappointment about the past. Bendigo has been well served by state and federal governments, both Labor and Coalition, over the past decade or so and we have made the most of the majority of the opportunities that have come our way. There’s no doubt Bendigo has a thirst for new ideas and initiatives, and one way to deliver this is via the vote. Almost everyone wants an end to the division and spite that has sadly become a trademark of local government in this city. Bendigo can be better. Bendigo can do better. And it must.

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A timely heart to heart By Jamie Duncan

I can see a light at the end of the tunnel and, despite recent medical trouble, I’m walking towards it. By Monday week, I should be back at work after four months out of action following my heart attack on June 7. I have a life-saving stent in one of my coronary arteries, fitted at the Bendigo Hospital the day of my heart attack, and two shiny new arterial grafts in two others courtesy of a double bypass at the Alfred Hospital on August 16. Thanks to cardiologist Voltaire Nadurata and his team in Bendigo, and the legion of people in the operating theatre at the Alfred, I’m recovering well. I have lived with many doubts and fears since June. Some still exist. Worse, my wife Caroline and the kids have had doubts and fears of their own while watching me deal with mine. I feel enormous guilt for what I have put my family through, and loads of love for them for helping me through. They worried that I might die from the heart attack and endured the long wait for bypass surgery, wondering (as I did) whether a second heart attack would beat the medicos. But friends came from everywhere to support us in

our time of need, and I will never be able to thank them enough for how they supported us. The bypass was painful. The brain-addling painkillers helped me cope but turned my memory of the days and weeks following the surgery into a fog. No matter. I have two permanent reminders of what happened – a 35cm scar where the Alfred team

Thank you to everyone for helping me to thrive cut into my rib cage to get to my heart, and a matching scar on my left calf where they harvested blood vessels to replace the blocked arteries. There’s not much point feeling sorry for myself. Sure, I’ve never smoked and I drink rarely, but given my family’s ugly cardiac history and my battle with diabetes – both major risk factors – this was always going to happen. Now, with the pain almost gone, I’m game enough to start thinking about the future. I feel more like myself again. Sadly for some,

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my sense of humour is returning. I’m writing again, proof that grey matter has finally replaced the drug-induced Swiss cheese between my ears. I’m walking the neighbourhood and getting fitter by the day. I have started cardiac rehab at the Bendigo Hospital, where Carmel, Deb and their team have given me great encouragement. Motivation isn’t really a problem, though. Their program will give me much greater chances of long-term survival. If you find yourself in my situation, the road back is tough but not impossible. You will have weirdly emotional, teary days, and you’ll wonder why you survived and if life will ever be the same. This is absolutely normal. It helps to talk it out with someone because many of us in the zipper club have felt what you’re feeling. It’s taken a while, but I’ve decided the light at the end of the tunnel is neither the pearly gates beckoning nor an oncoming semi-trailer. I’m looking forward again, and you will too. Thank you to everyone – especially my family – for helping me to thrive, not just survive. - Jamie Duncan is a Bendigo-based journalist

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Counting on the rams Lambing duties make for a busy time in the paddock

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HAT was a big winter, spent a few weeks of it with the lambing. Our 75 merinos were served by a couple of virgin rams, and we didn’t know what the hit rate would be. Turned out our rams were on the money with a constant stream of lambs being born from day one of due date. The long-suffering Mrs Kendall was in her element with new babies on the property daily. She only had to intervene a few times, with the major task being a caeserean on a pet with triplets. My brother Glyn had arrived the day before from England, and within 24 hours was being handed hot lambs out of the side of Lamb Chop. Lamb Chop was one of my first orphan lambs from when we were dabbling with just two. She had managed to get herself trapped on her back and was not too well, so Mrs K went in to rescue the lambs. Lamb Chop lasted the night but no more, so the orphan lamb saga continues

with Lamb Chop’s two offspring after one died. I have been told the saying “where you have livestock there’s deadstock”, but that was a pretty low point of the whole period. We had one lamb fall in the water trough, and an abandoned one and another brought back from hypothermia by being placed in front of the wood fire. All pretty standard stuff for those in the know, but to me it was a mighty few weeks. As for my brother, he

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seemed to take it in his stride and went on regular late evening patrols to keep the foxes at bay. One night the three of us were out chasing a lost lamb who had managed to get through or under a fence, why I don’t know, but there were some interesting moments involving torches, creeks, barbed wire and swear words before the lamb accidently jumped straight into my arms while running away from a torch. I am sure most sheep raisers, I won’t use the term

farmer in my case, would have just let the lamb make its own way back, but I just couldn’t leave it. When we put it back near its stressed mum it ran to her bleating as if we had stolen it rather than rescue it. Lamb Chop’s mates managed a few lambs between them and at last count we had 87, so it was quite a busy time. I never thought I’d say it, but I was quite relieved to get back to work for a rest. - Steve Kendall Twitter@stevekendall1

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HEN I have a class reunion kind of thing, we just have a beer; we don’t, like, tackle terrorists or anything. The voice is unmistakable: Barack Obama. It’s late August 2015 and, huddled over an iPhone in northern France, Alek Skarlatos and Anthony Sadler are being congratulated by the US President. Only hours earlier Skarlatos and Sadler were two typical young, slightly hungover American tourists making their way haphazardly through Europe with buddy Spencer Stone. Now all three are international heroes – the result of having been in the wrong place at the right time on a train between countries. Confronted with the unthinkable, the Sacramento 20-somethings have discovered a depth of courage none of the trio had known for certain that they had. Doing the rounds of the continent, Skarlatos is spending pay accumulated during his National Guard deployment to Afghanistan; Stone is on leave from an air force position

in the Azores where, on his third attempt to find a military role that suits, he is stationed as an emergency medical technician. Sadler, the most academic of the three, is a college student who at his friends’ urging has used a credit card to finance his share of the adventure. Between Amsterdam and Paris the men have just interrupted an attack that could have seen hundreds of people shot, stabbed or incinerated by a Moroccan national with a festering grudge against the west. Together they have overpowered a terrorist armed with a handgun, a boxcutter blade, a semi-automatic assault rifle, nine magazines of ammunition and a bottle of fuel. Naturally, the world wants to hear their story. Through this book Skarlatos, Stone and Sadler tell how they first met as boys thrown together by circumstance – three socially awkward misfits bonded by a common love of weapons – who never dreamt of becoming celebrities. – Rosalea Ryan

Preschool all set for the fair T

HE Dr Harry Little Preschool Fair will be a funfilled event for all the family on Sunday, October 16. The annual fair is the only fundraiser for the View Street preschool, which has been part of the Bendigo community for 39 years. Parent and fair coordinator Emma Armour said Dr Harry Little Preschool is one of the few preschools in Bendigo that is run by a parent committee. “Parents provide the maintenance and organise the fair to raise funds for equipment and materials,” she said. “This year the money raised will be put towards new playground soft fall

surface to safely accommodate the kinder children in outdoor play and a sensory garden for children with specific needs, such as developmental delays, visual and sensory impairments, and autism spectrum disorders to make play fun, safe and inclusive. “Bendigo businesses have shown their support by donating fantastic prizes for the major raffle, online and silent auctions and children’s games.” Sunday’s event is packed with activities for kids, including a jumping castle, mobile play zone, face painting, rock star hair studio, buried treasure, craft and lucky boxes. Old favourites such as

the toilet roll toss, handball competition and pluck a duck will be back. The cake stall is not to be missed with tasty homemade cakes, biscuits, jams, pickles and produce including honey. The fair’s food court menu features a delicious selection of hot and cold foods, which include vegetarian pasta, barbecue, soup, mini hotdogs, slushies, fairy floss, icecream, cupcakes and barista-made coffee. Entry is free and everybody is welcome. Tickets for stalls can be bought at the gate. Dr Harry Little Preschool Fair, 10am until 1pm, Sunday, October 16, 243A View Street, Bendigo.

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T’S only a few weekends until the Bendigo Blues and Roots Music Festival takes over the city. Now in its sixth year, we’re going to see 170 artists play at 40-odd venues over the first weekend in November. There’ll be some be some familiar faces, like the inimitable Greg Dodd and the Hoodoo Men, whose Movin’ On album was my favourite blues album of 2015. Nearly half of this year’s performers though, will be playing their first BBRMF. Nashville’s Travis Bowlin is one. “I’m really excited to be heading that way ,” he said. Bowlin’s career is starting to take off. Three singles – Bad Bad Man, Got the Goods, and See You Again – have been well-received by critics and fans. When not playing or writing music, he recycles things to make instruments – cigar box guitars, percussion instruments and more – he’s now made over 100. Musicman was a hive of activity last weekend with dozens of bands and hundreds of punters turning out over four nights.

Early indicators are that the GoFundMe campaign and support that culminated in the Do Or Die festival might just be enough to keep Musicman alive. Venue owner Paul Tzountzourkas is expected to confirm the position over the next few days. The goodwill around Musicman has been palpable – not only from regular bands and punters. The John Grossman Project played two gigs there in a week in a show of solidarity – the only times they have played there. Sunny D, drummer with Melbourne-based acoustic-punk trio Kat O and the Collectables, said after their Saturday night set, “when we heard Musicman was in trouble we just knew we had to play here to help out. It’s a great venue.” On things Musicman, Adelaide indie-punk duo The Hard Aches will be visiting on Tuesday, October 18 as part of a 21-date tour promoting new EP, I Freak Out. Featuring Alex Upton on drums and Ben David on guitar, The Hard Aches have toured relentlessly in recent times, taking in gigs in carparks,

NASHVILLE CATS: Travis Bowlin will be part of the blues and roots festival.

backyards and record stores along the way. I Freak Out was recorded at Melbourne’s Birdland Studios by producer Lindsay Gravina (The Living End, Magic Dirt) earlier this year. The Hard Aches’ quirky, off-beat videos are well-worth checking out on YouTube. If your musical leanings include the likes of The Bennies and The

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Ulumbarra as part of their 50th anniversary Australian tour. The 10-times Grammy-nominated jazz and soul-influenced rock collective has seen over 150 musicians pass through their ranks since forming in New York in 1967. Thursday, March 16 is that diary date. – Simon Wooldridge Twitter @spwooldridge

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ENDIGO South East College’s Twilight Market will be taking place on Friday, October 15, from 5pm until 9pm as a fundraiser for the music and arts departments. The event will incorporate the music showcase and an art auction for Bendigo Health. It will also include around 140 quality stalls including coffee and food vans, barbecue, Gus’s Pizza, hot potatoes, tacos,

HEN the words Peppa Pig are uttered to any pre-schooler it’s sure to get a gleeful reaction, and now they will be ecstatic to hear that Peppa Pig is coming to Bendigo. Following its successful opening tour in Australia last year, Peppa Pig will return by popular demand in her splashy adventure, Peppa Pig Live! Big Splash. It’s sure to get some Peppa Pig fans squealing and oinking to catchy songs, as Peppa and all her friends work to fix the leaking nursery roof. After all of the rain we have had in the Bendigo region these past few weeks you can expect Peppa Pig to

Smith Street Band then The Hard Aches will surely grab you. Further ahead, Thirsty Merc are lined-up for a Bendigo stop-off on their Shifting Gears tour. They checkin at The Black Swan on Friday, December, 2. And even further ahead - but one for the diaries for folks of a certain vintage – we will see Blood Sweat and Tears playing at the

breads, cheeses olives, wines, cider and beer, berries, nuts, chocolates, sweets, baked goods, ice-cream, preserves, arts and crafts, jewellery and clothing. In the auditorium there will be a wellness centre featuring massage, Bowen therapy, aromatherapy, cosmetics, and herbal teas. There will be a number of student-operated fundraising stalls this year – SRC, Choir, G’day USA

and Symphonic Band – to name a few. As well as many local stall-holders, there will be vendors travelling from Mildura, the Dandenong Ranges, Geelong, Kinglake, Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula. There will be activities for all ages – dunking machine, swordcraft demonstrations, Warhammer, photo booth, chocolate trailer, silent auction and raffles.

MAKING A SPLASH: Peppa Pig is back in Bendigo in November.

make a big mess in all of the muddy puddles while dancing, and singing and playing games in this live theatrical performance for the whole family. Get ready to have some

oinking fun. Tickets are on sale now for the Bendigo show on Tuesday, November 22 at the Capital at www.peppapiglive. com.au

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The war in photos

Brass tribute to the masters

NEW exhibition charting Australia’s contribution to World War I is on display at Dudley House. Australia Will Be There: Victorians in the First World War (1914-19) will remain on display every day until Saturday, November 26 from 10am to 3pm and is free to attend. More than 100 photographs have been drawn from major collections and families in its creation. President of the Bendigo District RSL Cliff Richards said the presentation of the exhibition in Bendigo demonstrates the strong partnership formed with the City of Greater Bendigo as we continue the journey to commemorate the Anzac Centenary. City of Greater Bendigo council’s Dawn Holland said commemorating the centenary of ANZAC is very important to the Bendigo community. “Here in Bendigo monuments such as the Soldiers Memorial on Pall Mall and the Arch of Triumph in White Hills are a great testament to the importance we place on our ANZAC legacy,” she said. The exhibition presents a chronology of the war with particular reference to the contribution of Victorians.

HE Bendigo Brass Band is back with a gala concert at the Capital. After their first concert in 2012 the band has developed an enthusiastic following and tickets are in demand each year. In 2016 the theme is Tribute to the Masters. The band will pay tribute to many great entertainers who have recently passed away by presenting music from their lives. Come and enjoy music from Lawrence of Arabia, The Easybeats, David Bowie, Prince, M*A*S*H, Harry Potter and many more. Learn more of the lives of some of our greatest entertainers, and laugh along with special guest artists as we remember those who have enriched our lives with their talents. Formed in 1862, the City of Greater Bendigo Brass Band has been entertaining audiences and been an integral part of the music life of Bendigo for more than 150 years. The group continues to perform at local events and compete in competitions at a local, state and national level. Sunday, October 9, 2pm at the Capital, View Street. Tickets $15 each available at the box office on 5434 6100.

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COLOURFUL one-night festival celebrating community life, healthy food and social connection in Long Gully is almost here. The twilight event, held for the first time three years ago at St Matthew’s Church in Eaglehawk Road, is planned for Saturday, October 22, from 4.30pm to 8pm. Last year, visitors found plenty to see and do, with an art show put together by local schools, mural art, seedling sales, cooking demonstrations and children’s craft activities, plus live music, a drumming workshop, Devonshire teas and barbecue. This time, food on offer will include pizzas cooked in the church’s woodfired oven, Devonshire teas, Karen cuisine, Dutch treats and a barbecue, while the kids will be kept busy with face painting, demonstrations of

WORKSHOP: Try out the drum. wood-turning and blacksmithing, decorating plaster figurines and more. Organising committee member Colin Taylor said friends of the church’s community garden had been quick to offer their help for the event. “People have put up their hands to help out, council has backed us with a

generous grant and a couple of local businesses have also come on board,” he said. “There will be plenty of enjoyable activities on offer and it’s all either free or at very low cost.” For more details on the event, phone 0409 909 320.

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HE process of becoming qualified as an engine driver for steam powered mining machinery has already been mentioned. There was no easy way – the time spent in learning, driving and qualifying had to be done as a volunteer. The tutor naturally had to be sufficiently sympathetic to have an underling to undertake the learning process. William Ernest Richardson has been mentioned as an engine driver at the Fortuna Hustler’s Mine in the 19th century. William’s son was George Albert Richardson he too became a mine engine driver here in Bendigo. However, during that time mining was at a low point particularly following the World War I, many of these specialised jobs were lost as a result of a large number of mines having ceased. By 1922 and immediately beyond, people such as George Albert Richardson found that they were redundant as only a handful of mines continued to operate. George looked for other work during the Great Depression and was to become an insurance agent. Working on a commission basis he went house to house to attempt to sell various types of policies to those people who were still fortunate enough to have employment during this extremely difficult financial period. Born at Long Gully in 1876, George married in 1901 to Katherine Agnes, nee Flynn. The couple with their children lived in Reverie Street and later moved to nearby Duncan Street. George also became a member of the Masonic Lodge and eventually an insurance inspector. George had never lost interest in steam machinery, and the couple’s son Albert Ernest Richardson had been brought up on a diet of the magnificence of Bendigo’s

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steam machinery, this had been reinforced by his grandfather William. Initially young Albert Richardson also became an insurance sales agent in order to make a modest living. Albert had attended the Violet Street State School and in 1931 married Mavis Irene Yarwood. During the gold mining revival of the early 1930s Albert was keen to learn engine driving as were his father and grandfather before him. In 1933 Albert Ernest Richardson joined the Masonic Lodge just as his father had. Early in 1934 Albert rode his bicycle out to beyond Eaglehawk to the South New Moon Mine and introduced himself to mine manager WH Vale, seeking permission to speak to the engine driver regarding learning to drive the machinery. Fortunately Albert was well received and after having been out selling insurance all day he then rode out to the mine at night time beginning to learn engine driving. Once Albert E Richardson had passed his engine driving certificate he was free to solicit employment at the 70 or so mines that had started as part of the gold mining revival. His first paid appointment as an engine driver was at the New Don Mine,

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West Bendigo, this mine having started in December 1932, however it was not until 1933 that there was a steam plant erected at an existing old shaft. The shaft had to be de-watered so that shaft sinking could be started and some development work undertaken. Another engine driver to have worked at the New Don was William (Bill) Mylon. The Melbourne based company was to become disappointed with what was revealed underground and the mine closed in 1935. Next Albert was employed at the North Nell Gwynne Mine which was shaft sinking under manager Jim Harris. The engine at this mine had a dead spot so sometimes when the men needed to be raised to the surface, Richardson had to put the engine in reverse and the miners got their feet and legs wet when dipped into the water-well before being able to put the engine into forward for raising the cages. The Central Nell Gwynne Mine was where Albert Richardson was involved in water baling, the last mine at which he worked was at Toolleen. He would ride his bicycle to Toolleen, lived during the week in a hut, before cycling back to Bendigo for the weekend.

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Friday, Saturday, Sunday Orchid Show and Sales: The Bendigo Orchid Club presents the show at the Truscott Reserve in Murdoch Street, Californian Gully. Times for the show are Friday from 1pm to 5pm, Saturday from 10am to 5pm and Sunday from 10am to 4pm. There will be beautiful displays of Australian and Exotic Orchids, potting demonstrations and growing tips. Children attending receive a free orchid plant. Admission is $5.

Saturday night from 7.30pm with live music from The Fender Benders and Sunday from 10am to 3pm with live music again by the Fender Benders. Details: 0448 016 787 www.bendigojailhouserockers.com Saturday, October 8 Dance: Spring Gully Hall from 8pm to midnight. Music by Carmel Phelan. Good program. Prizes and raffle. $9 admission. Delicious home cooked supper. Details: 5444 2953.

Rock n Roll Festival: The Bendigo Jailhouse Rockers event will be held at the Strathdale Community Centre in Crook Street. Cost is $50 for a three-day ticket or $20 per day. Friday night starts at 7.30pm with live music from the Honky Tonk Rockers,

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ESSENTIAL: The right footwear from OAPL. ankle-foot orthoses and fracture braces. They also stock and fit devices for ankle/ foot injuries/fractures which replace the need for plaster. OAPL Health and Mobility Centre can help those with swelling about the feet and legs. They stock a large range of graduated compression stockings that can relieve the discomfort caused by swollen feet. They also stock a special range of socks for diabetics with no seams, loose fitting tops and padded soles. Whatever your foot or ankle needs, the team from OAPL Health and Mobility Centre have got you covered. Call their friendly professional staff to organise a foot assessment to discuss your needs on 5441 4333. Or drop into their showroom at the corner of High and Bay Streets, Golden Square. OAPL Health and Mobility Centre – keeping Victorians mobile and independent.

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WORLD 2016 SIGHT DAY 2014 OCTOBER 13 TEAM EFFORT: Every eye test next Thursday from Specsavers’ Bendigo and Kangaroo Flat dispensary will help restore sight for those not so fortunate.

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ET your eyes tested at Specsavers Bendigo or Specsavers Kangaroo Flat dispensaries, on World Sight Day, next Thursday, October 13 and you’ll not only be looking after your own eyes, but you will also be helping those with preventable blindness in third world communities. Specsavers Bendigo and Kangaroo Flat are donating $5 to The Fred Hollows Foundation for every eye examination conducted on World Sight Day. This will contribute to the two stores’ growing charitable donations, including $2566 to The Fred Hollows Foundation and $3675 for the Bendigo Wig Library Bank and the Motor Neuron Disease Association. Specsavers have raised this money since June through their Specsavers Community Program, which gives customers a token to drop into a donation box when they purchase glasses. For every token deposited, a subsequent donation is made by the local store partners’ own pocket. Dispensing partner for Specsavers Bendigo and Kangaroo Flat, Natalie Mitchell,

said the teams at both stores are very proud of the achievement they have made during the last year. “We have put our best efforts behind this fundraising initiative, and to be able to give more than $6200 to the Bendigo Wig Library Bank, Motor Neuron Disease Association and The Fred Hollows Foundation is such a great feeling,” Natalie said. “To put things into perspective, our fundraising for The Fred Hollows Foundation alone so far without the World Sight Day contribution has meant that cataract surgery has been given to 85 people.” “It has been fantastic giving our customers the opportunity to help us give back and the Bendigo community has been excited to take part in the program too.” Specsavers Bendigo and Kangaroo Flat offer bulk billed eye tests, incorporating digital retinal photography with every standard eye test. Phone Specsavers Bendigo on 5441 4235 or Specsavers Kangaroo Flat on 5447 1170 to book your eye test.

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EYE CLASS: Farokh Irani says Bendigo can offer the best. Cataracts are a common cause of visual difficulties in people over 60 years. A cataract is the natural lens inside the eye which becomes cloudy. It is situated behind the pupil. Visual symptoms include: needing a frequent change of glasses; difficulties seeing fine print or reading street signs or enjoying clarity on television; glare and problems with night driving; colours appearing drab, diminished brightness. The cataract surgical procedure is same day with no overnight stay. A local anaesthetic is used and there is no need to be put to sleep.

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At the conclusion of the surgery no sutures are needed. The micro incision simply self-seals. Recovery is fast. Improved vision is often noted the next day (in some cases that very same day). There are minimal restrictions. Nearly everything from walking, bending, gardening, recreational activities, television and the like can be started within 24 hours. Vision is improved and sometimes no glasses are needed afterwards. Eye Surgeons Bendigo is very experienced in Cataract surgery and employs the latest in techniques, equipment and lens implants.

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HEN Barry Napthine was first diagnosed with a vision impairment in 1955 he didn’t think he needed any formal support. He had retinitis pigmentosa, a condition where the cells in his retina degenerated slowly and he hadn’t realised how much his vision had deteriorated. It wasn’t until almost 10 years later on a working holiday in Wales, that Barry found out at a job interview medical that he was actually legally blind and unable to carry on his trade and passion as a mechanic.

He received support from a rehabilitation centre in Wales, found love and journeyed back to Australia with his new wife. He worked as a law clerk for the RACV for 28 years and has been involved in lobbying the Macedon Shire for an improved public pedestrian walkway in his hometown of Woodend. When he was first diagnosed in 1955 Barry believed that he could learn to cope with his decreasing eyesight on his own. It was only recently that Barry sought assistance

from Guide Dogs Victoria and looking back he wishes he had made contact sooner. Barry currently uses Guide Dogs Victoria’s white cane service to assist with his mobility and is undergoing training to obtain a guide dog. He has found he can now follow his passion for mechanics by restoring tractors and also loves to garden. With the help of Guide Dogs Victoria Barry is enjoying greater independence and a better quality of life.

BARRY NAPTHINE: Looking foward to a better quality of life with Guide Dogs Victoria.

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ATARACTS, macular degeneration, glaucoma and vascular disease are the commonest diseases to cause visual loss. Cataracts are more prevalent as we age. Initial symptoms are difficulties distinguishing small print and fine details and may be accompanied by glare and washed out colours. Advanced cataracts can cause total blindness. This cause of visual loss is completely reversible and can be expertly managed by Eye Surgeons Bendigo. Macular degeneration is a group of degenerative diseases of the retina causing a decrease in the central vision, which is needed to read, recognise objects and discriminate detail. Macular degeneration can be classified as wet or dry. The dry is often slow and causes progressive, painless loss of central vision. Early symptoms are difficulty adjusting between light and dark. The wet form is leaking of fluid and blood into the macula causing a sudden drop in vision and/or distortion of vision.

Treatment is possible with this type via administering special drugs into the eye. Glaucoma is usually caused by high eye pressure, resulting in optic nerve damage resulting in initial loss of peripheral vision then later central vision. But, a third of glaucoma patients present with normal eye pressure. Treatment is to lower eye pressure with drops, laser treatment and sometimes surgery. Diabetes is the prime disease of vascular disease of the retina. Others include blockages of retinal arteries or veins. Dr FB Irani from Eyes Surgeons Bendigo recommends diabetics undergo regular eye examinations to help monitor for early signs as treatment at early stages prevents visual loss. All of the above conditions can be successfully treated from Eye Surgeons Bendigo, experts in diagnosing and treating eye diseases. Eye Surgeons Bendigo, operating from Bendigo Day Surgery at 1Chum Street, Bendigo – phone 5442 8322. www.eyebendigo.com.au

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A weekend of wine

TASTING TIME: Heathcote Food and Wine Festival.

EATHCOTE Wine and Food Festival will celebrate its 15th year when 45 wineries from across the region showcase their passionately-crafted fine and premium wines at the Heathcote showgrounds on Saturday and Sunday. The showcase of the region’s major industry will attract an expected 4000-plus people from across Victoria and interstate for one of Victoria’s signature regional wine events. Many will be festival regulars who have become enthusiastic ambassadors for the Heathcote wine region renowned for its stunning shiraz releases and now carving an exciting reputation for Mediterranean-style reds and other varietals. Joining them will be first-time visitors eager to experience a weekend in shiraz heaven, arriving on special buses from Melbourne and Bendigo and in groups of family and friends. It’s their chance to be among the first to sample new release wines from the Heathcote region and learn more about wines that have recently achieved success in

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international and national awards as well as the 2016 Saint Martin Heathcote Wine Show. The showgrounds will be transformed into a stunning family-friendly village setting in the days leading up to festival celebrations, a contrast to the first festival 15 years ago featuring a handful of wineries in the courtyard of a local restaurant. The festival has grown with the wine region’s reputation. International awareness of the Heathcote brand owes as much to the modern pioneers of the industry in the region as it does to today’s winemakers and vignerons. Heathcote Winegrowers’ Association members put many hours into planning and staging

the major festival that boosts the local economy. Accommodation is often booked out a year in advance of the festival. This year’s festival subcommittee is again headed by Phil Meehan who said the festival always created a wonderful atmosphere and predicted the 15th running of the event would be celebrated by a crowd “who simply love our part of Victoria and our wonderful wines”. “Our Heathcote experience will certainly be celebrated at the 2016 festival,” he said. Tickets for the festival and tastings at 45 winery marquees start from $40. Online bookings at www.heathcotewinegrowers. com.au

ENDIGO Heritage After Dark tonight will be held at Fortuna Villa where patrons get to see inside the 146-year-old building while sampling our region’s fine wines and food. Bendigo Winegrowers Association President Wes Vine said Bendigo Heritage Uncorked on Saturday is an event with a relaxing pace. “Patrons can easily stroll between eight venues in central Bendigo, sample wines and enjoy inspired food tasting plates,” he said. The stunning venues this year are Ulumbarra Theatre, Bendigo Art Gallery, Shamrock Hotel, La Piazza, Bunja Thai, Rocks on Rosalind, The Chinese Gardens and Bendigo Town Hall.

“Patrons will get to experience the combination of wine and food at six of the venues. We’re talking Peking Duck and light reds at The Chinese Gardens, green chicken curry with delicious whites at Bunja Thai, and shiraz and duck liver parfait and Gorgonzola nage with bold reds at Rocks on Rosalind,” Mr Vine said. “Five of the Bendigo region wineries will have brand new releases on show at Heritage Uncorked this year – never seen before. “It’s a great day out where you can raise a glass with friends and enjoy this unique event in the centre of Bendigo.” For more details visit www.bendigowine.org.au

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“We meet lots of people and I guess we enjoy those happy occasions when families are finally moving into heir dream homes. “Other situations where a couple may be moving out of their family home into a nursing home, can be sad; but we like to look after these people too,” Stephen added. Stanyers can supply packing materials if needed or better still do the packing for you. And it gets better, they can have your house cleaned, including the carpets, once you move out of your property. If you are moving around the corner or interstate, contact Stanyers for a surprisingly, reasonable quote. For enquiries and a free quote contact stanyersremovals.com.au or phone them on 0407 349 372 or 5435 3148. Alternatively email stanyersremovals@ gmail.com

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October 4, 2016

Son of Jasmin Werner

0413 682 999

$50 for 4 months

September 19, 2016

2638 grams

Ps. Peter Pritchard

CAPSULE HIRE

was born at

Daughter of Tegan and

Preacher:

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Bendigo Health

(opposite Aldi Kangaroo Flat)

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was born at

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CHURCH SERVICE / BAPTISM DAY 10am Sunday, Y Community Hall

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and Mohammad

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was born at

Son of Ishrat Jahan

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

Southern Gateway Christian Church

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Boral is an international building and construction materials group. Boral produces and distributes a broad range of construction materials, including quarry products, cement, fly ash, pre-mix concrete and asphalt; and other building products.

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3376 grams Daughter of Chloe and Brent Borkowski

and Ash Kirchhofer of

of Strathfieldsaye.

Echuca. Brother for Zoe.

Sister for Henry.

ABIGALE WOODHEAD

OLIVER WOODHEAD

was born at Bendigo Health October 3, 2016 2863 grams Daughter of Jamie Moore and Matthew Woodhead of Kangaroo Flat. Sister for Calvin, Astilee and Oliver

was born at Bendigo Health October 3, 2016 3401 grams Son of Jamie Moore and Matthew Woodhead of Kangaroo Flat. Brother for Calvin, Astilee and Abigale.

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2 x 6” x 9” 4 x 4” x 6” $35

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EMPLOYMENT

Bendigo Violet St Primary

Photographer seeks models for:

TWILIGHTFAIR

Portrait & Glamour

MARKET STALLS FOOD CRAFT FRESH PRODUCE

Call Ian on 4433 1344 Bendigo

ENTERTAINMENT

October 14th 5:00-7:30pm

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EMPLOYMENT

School stalls will be paid for using a ticket purchase system. Cash will be needed for the purchase of items.

PUBLIC NOTICES

Beekeeping Field Day Sunday 9th Oct. 9.30– 3pm Harcourt Leisure Centre, 25 Binghams Road, Harcourt Hands on tuition – BYO protective gear. Bee equip /honey sales and more. Gate entry $10. p.p. $7 Concession. Children under 16 free. Refreshments available for purchase. Contact: Rob 0477 489 889 Marie 0428 723 988 Bendigo Branch of the Victorian Apiarists Association

POSITIONS AVAILABLE • All Rounder (2) • Mower/Trimmer Operator (1) • Tractor/Slasher Operator (1)

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

Danny on 0418 350 482 Confidentiality assured

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

Community Meals and Soup Kitchens: Bendigo Community Health Soup Kitchen: 171 Hargreaves St, Bendigo. 5448 1600. Every Thursday 4pm-4.45pm. (In the arcade near Café De Mille) Bendigo Baptist Community Care: Life Essentials: 214 Hargreaves St, Bendigo 3550. 5441 4747. Every Tuesday 7.45am. Eaglehawk Community House: 19 Bright Street, Eaglehawk. 5446 8322. All welcome to join us for a meal on Tuesdays 12 noon and again at 6pm (during school terms). Kangaroo Flat Uniting Church: Cnr Church and Camp sts. K Flat. 5447 9998. Community lunch fourth Wednesday of month, February to October, except July, noon. Cost $5. Our Shed: 14 Sailors Gully Rd, Eaglehawk - 5446 8813. Every Friday 7.30am.November – April 14 Sailors Gully Rd, Eaglehawk May – October 63 High St Eaglehawk (Anglican church hall) Kangaroo Flat Community Meals: Rotary Gateway Park. Every Wednesday 5.30pm-6.30pm. Everyone welcome. 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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An Affordable Rate of $50 per hour

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Friendship offered by a Compeer Volunteer can have a profound and lasting effect in the life of a person who may become isolated by their mental health issues. 1 hour a week is all that is needed to improve the quality of life and self-esteem of adults with a diagnosed mental illness through one-to-one friendship with a caring volunteer Compeer supports their volunteers each step of the way: • Obligation free information sessions • Free training and Ongoing support

Call Sandra on 5443 0240 Compeer.bendigo@svdp-vic.org.au

TRAVEL

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CONSUMER MEMBER We are currently seeking expressions of interest from people interested in a Consumer Participation Group that aims to provide consumer perspectives on mental health service delivery and planning across agencies. The group consists of consumer representatives and representatives from Mental Health Community Support Services, Partners in Recovery and clinical services. We are seeking enthusiastic people who are either a past or present consumer of mental health services. The person we are seeking must have good knowledge and understanding of consumer participation. They will have the ability to consult with consumers and be able to present their perspectives to the group. Good oral and written communication skills are essential for this position. An honorarium will be paid for meeting attendance and travel costs for meetings will be reimbursed. Applications close on Friday 28 October 2016 For more information contact CPG’s support worker, Anne Fahey on (03) 5434 2777 GOLDEN CITY SUPPORT SERVICES INC (GCSS) GCSS is an innovative agency with over thirty eight years of experience in the provision of specialist support services to people with disabilities and their carer’s.

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Tax Time 2016 ADVERTISING FEATURE

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From one person 100 years ago to more than 20 today. Call now to speak to one of our specialists about your tax, business & more

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Services Offered AIR CONDITIONING Supply and/or install Ph 0419 367 071

BARRON'S BOBCAT Site clearings, driveways, landscaping & rubbish removed. Ph 0408 369 478. 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

C A R P E N T R Y & MAINTENANCE & TILING Ph Pete 0418 838 861

JORDAN RAMAGE LANDSCAPING For all Outdoor Improvements Ph 0434 933 277 GARDENING Nev's Gardening Service pensioner discounts, friendly service, rubbish removed. Ph Nev 0403 434 774

COMPUTER SUPPORT In Home Reasonable Rates 7 days Extended hours Ph Shaun 0400 811 880

CONCRETER

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

PLASTER

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

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

Ph. 0428 381 925

CONCRETING

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

$7.40 per cm/col Price includes colour, scanning of images and clip art etc.

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Negatives, Film, Slides, Photos restored & copied to disc. Re-print, Protect Originals, Share with Family. Ph 0420 278 951 or online: www.scan2disk.weebly.com

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

TILER y Wall & Floor Tiler

y Waterproofing y Complete Bathroom Renovations

0457 436 459 WINDOW CLEANING SERVICE

GARDENING/ HANDY PERSON Police check accred. Free quotes Phone 0413 426 833

Great quality great price all Sam 0400 655 492. for a quote today.

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LARGE or small. Phone Neil 0473 486 130.

WEED SPRAYING

• Driveways • Landscaping • Drainage • Backyard Clean-ups • Site Cleans • Trenching • Site Cuts 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

G LACIAL R EFRIGERATION & A IR C ONDITIONING

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

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

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

LITTLE RIPPER Digger Service

Trenching, Rotary Hoeing, Post Holes, Levelling 4 in one bucket,Tipper Hire. Ph: Glenn or Donna

5446 7163 or 0418 510 074

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ANTENNAS

Bobcat & Tipper Hire

TV Tuning from $40

Backhoe Trenching Post Hole Borer

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

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Phone Ron on PHOTO/FILM COPIES

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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.

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5447 7823 or 0431 609 423

• 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

BATHROOMS & KITCHENS

McCabes KITCHEN, BATHROOMS & HOME IMPROVEMENTS

• Quality + trust in the outcome • Passion to create • Pride in our craftmanship • 25 years building experience

0417 511 159

Shed 3/37 Collins St Kangaroo Flat mccabeskitchenandbathrooms@gmail.com MEMBER

Ph 0429 171 697

ABN: 62 094 744 216

CONCRETER

$35 per hr / $30 pen (inc. take away clippings). Delivery of Garden Products Spraying (Roundup) $35 per hr/ $30 pen Rubbish Removal $80 per load/$70 pen (incl tip fee $35) for 7x4 square box trailer. NO tyres or rock/clean fill. Cash only Ph Mick 0407 448 249

Spray painting, rust repairs. 25 yrs experience, cheap rates. Ph 5443 1710 or 0401 915 906.

CLEANING & CARPET

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

Lawn Mowing, Whipper Snipping

BLINDS & CURTAINS

Southern Cross Blinds & Awnings

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

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

Site Clearing Driveways Excavation Laser Levelling Rubbish Removal

Call Ron 0438 569 385

Matt” A “ Excavations and Landscaping Excavator, Tipper & Bobcat

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

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SEPTIC TANK SEWER TREATMENT PLANTS Supplied and installed PIC LICENCED

0418 508 993

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Services Offered

DBM-1122 DB-U-28169

SOUTHERN CROSS RESTUMPING

Building Permits Arranged + 20 Years Experience

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Services Offered BUILDERS

ELECTRICIANS

aglow

SMALL JOBS WELCOME ALL HOME MAINTENANCE PROMPT SERVICE

THE

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C CARPENTRY & M MAINTENANCE

ELECTRICIAN

TRADE QUALIFIED CARPENTER

Tired of Waiting for a Tradesman

Jack Hando 0467 642 504 Carports Concreting Renovations Decks & Verandahs

• 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

PROMPT SERVICE • FREE QUOTES • CALL TOM

CARPENTERS

Electrical Installations

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I promise you a reliable & professional service at an affordable price

Phone: 0417 329 802

FURNITURE REMOVALISTS

• Home Maintenance • After Build Cleaning • Office Cleaning • Window Cleaning • Lawn Maintenance • Crime Scene Cleaning • Emergency Cleaning

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

PH: 0418 822 911 MOBILE BATHROOMS

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

Geoff Williams

CLEANING SERVICES

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

GLASS / WINDOWS

0418 507 709RECA/H 5448 3333 7821

Tiling Retaining Walls General Handyman Fix Ups

LANDSCAPING PAVING & LANDSCAPING by Phil Carman

REC 4085

JOHN BUILDER

GARDEN SERVICES

> Shower Screens > Security Doors > Fly-Screens > Glass Balustrading > Glass Splashbacks > Mirrors

Ph: 0420 427 283 Email: instyledoorsandscreens@gmail.com

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

0438 083 139 www.bettabathroomhire.com.au

PAINTERS / DECORATORS

HANDYMAN SERVICES

Ashley’s Handyman Service

No obligation quote: 0477 22 77 00

REMOVALS

www.bendigoprofessionalcleaningservice.com.au

Moving Central Victoria

Lawn and Garden Maintenance Small Home Maintenance Jobs Painting etc. All enquiries welcome: 0427 096 404

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

Quality Cleaning Services

Phone: 5435 3148 or 0407 349 372 Bendigo

Serving Bendigo for 20 Years

GARDEN SERVICES

• CARPET CLEANING • OFFICE CLEANING • BUILDERS CLEANS • DOMESTIC CLEANING cleanjet@iinet.net.au

GARDENING AND LANDSCAPING Gary Reid 0422 854 620 Qualified Horticulturalist

COMPUTERS

GARDEN SERVICES

0418 506 188

www.gameongardening.com.au

TRIPPA’S

PAINTING SERVICE

Central Victoria 13 11 98

0427 241 958

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HOME MAINTENANCE

SPECIALISING IN WEATHERBOARD HERITAGE HOUSING & REPAINTS NO OBLIGATION FREE QUOTE 10% DISCOUNT FOR SENIORS

TRADIES To advertise in this section please call

• 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

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

25 YEARS EXPERIENCE Ph 0429 002 678

Jeoff Milne 5447 2476 Mob 0425 728 336

GARDEN SERVICES

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

Big Area Lawn Mowing

Email: bhmpeter@hotmail.com

Domestic/Industrial Large/Small Blocks Fence Lines/Fire Breaks Weed Spraying (Large/Small)

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

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

4 Sea Seasons Garden Care on call computer maintenance

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

NO JOB TOO SMALL

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CALL PETER 0409 422 271

LANDSCAPING

BENBOW AND SCOTT PAIN TERS + DEC ORATORS

Combined 62 years experience All types of work • Competitive Pricing

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PH 5440 2514

ELECTRIC MOTORS

Bendigo

Pumps& Motors Electric

SALES • SERVICE • REPAIRS

PHONE BRUCE

bendigopumps@gmail.com

0427 319 923

• Qualified tradesmen • Landscaping • Commercial and residential property maintenance

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

Services Offered Just $3.25 per line (5 LINE MINIMUM)

1300 558 385

JB Painting & Decorating Joel Blundell Painting & Decorating Competitive Prices & Free Quotes New Homes | Renovations | Period Homes External & Internal Repaints Servicing Bendigo & Surrounding Areas Fully insured and reliable ABN: 86134228939

0432 626 446 painter_joel@hotmail.com

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Services Offered PEST CONTROL

PLUMBERS

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Peter Carr Plumbing & Gasfitting Pty. Ltd.

License No. 32710

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

Formally “Spider Sprayers”

544 33 999

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

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

Green Waste Green Waste Special

PLUMBERS

Don Andrea Plumbing

GENERAL JLC PLUMBING &PLUMBING GAS & MAINTENANCE

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

SPECIALISING IN:

ROOFING & GUTTERING

Phone 0408 506 159 Lic#23529

• Your local on-time plumber • Air-conditioning repairs & replacements Pre-summer check & start up service from $99 for October • Hot water - elec, gas & solar • Taps, toilets, showers, sinks & more Don’t put up with drips! Modern & Care-Assist taps & toilets Use a licensed plumber • Drains installed/cleared/repaired • Roof, gutter, d.p. & gutter guard FREE • Quality professional workmanship QUOTES guaranteed

Ph 5446 1535

Jason Charles 0448 324 126 Lic No: 50975

POST HOLE BORING

SPOUT CLEANING

To advertise in this section please call

SPOUT CLEANING

1300 558 385

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

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

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

SMITHS

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5 PIECE dining setting, exc cond $350 ono nest of tables vgc $80 ono Ph 5442 8480. ANTIQUE Federation Grandfather Chair, VGC, Price negotiable Ph 5443 6962

AUST. heritage book & mint stamps, Anzac tradition $20 5442 1507. AUST. heritage book & stamps, colonial collection.1990 $28 5442 1507. AUST. heritage book plus mint stamps, 1989 $20 5442 1507. BABY bassinet on chrome stand $30 Ph 5448 8523 BABY computer & toys inc doll & bed & pink scooter $20 ph 5448 3310.. BEDHEADS timber 3 different designs, excellent condition $30 to $50 Ph 5439 5423.

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

$7.40 per cm/col

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

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

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

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BIKE mountain ladies front spring $90 $90 Phone 5449 7128 BIKE mountain mens sprung frame 18 speed $90 Ph 5449 7128 BIKE carrier holds 4 bikes, $70 Ph 0466 269 948 leave message BIKE rack H Reese lug etc new $80 was $128. Phone 5447 2959 BIKE rack Pacific A frame (holds 2 bikes) new, $80 was $120 5447 2959 BOOKS by Danielle Steele exc cond 3 for $5 0476 077 570 BRAND new zincalume shed 12 months old still in packaging. 14M x 6M x 2.7M wall height, with 1 roller door, 1 sliding door, 1 PA door & 1 window. 2 x 3.6M carports at each end $8,000 ono. For more information call 0448 295 911. BREADMAKER Sunbeam vgc $25 Ph 5447 7275 BROWNBUILT 6 shelves 2100 H X 400 D X 900 W $100 Ph 5442 5552 1960'S Vinyl lounge suite $50 Ph 0401 203 818

CANOPIES bullnose x 2 steel framed weld mesh. 3032mmL X 550H X 1010D; 4285L X 800H X 560D $40 Ph 0435 641 215 CARAVAN towing mirrors $20 Ph 5447 7050 CARAVAN digital TV antenna $50 Ph 5447 7050 CARAVAN privacy screen 2750 X 180, as new $65. Ph 5447 7050 CHAINSAW Husqvarna 135E, $400 Phone 5447 9161. CHEF'S jacket large vgc $25 Ph 0466 269 948 leave message CHEST of drawers, painted wood, vintage style $15 Ph 5447 0053 DINING table, extendable timber with 5 chairs, GC $100 ph 0423 972 753. DOG kennel large, in good cond, $50 Phone 5441 5887 DOONA cover, tapestry double size $20 Ph 0437 567 073 EASY Cook original turbo oven complete, exc con $40 ono Ph 5447 8573.

BENCH convection oven & rotisserie s/s 48lt, new in box $100 Ph 0439 656 488

BRIDGE Chairs x 4 $40 Ph 0401 203 818

ELECTRIC lift recliner chair with remote control (lifts and reclines) $750 ono 0419 140 990

BIG box for wood with lid $25 Ph 5448 8523

CANE Commode Chair $20 Ph 0401 203 818

FAN heater upright vgc $10 Ph 0439 656 488

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WNBL PREVIEW

Spirit eyeing finals return By JOEL PETERSON

A RETURN to finals is the definitive aim for the Bendigo Spirit this season and the club believes it has made the changes to not only get there, but push deep into the Women’s National Basketball League playoffs. Bendigo is far deeper, more athletic and more versatile this year, following the trend of successful sides like Dandenong and Perth form last season. “We’ve got a lot of people who are mobile, we’ve got a lot of younger legs,” coach Simon Pritchard said. “I think while you definitely need veteran players, we didn’t have the balance right last year and we hope we have that this year.” Returning are 2015/16 starters Kelsey Griffin, Gabe Richards, and Kerryn Harrington, Heather Oliver,

Ashleigh Spencer, Andrea Wilson, Jane Chalmers and youngsters Molly Mathews and Ebony Rolph. Nayo Raincock-Ekunwe, Blake Dietrick, Nadeen Payne and Ashleigh Karaitiana join Bendigo, bringing athleticism and a mix of offensive and defensive capabilities. Training squad members Jess Rennie and Lydia Brooks, along with the club’s four new recruits, comprise the 15 players unveiled at the club’s season launch last Thursday. Griffin will be spending more time on the perimeter and has been in sparkling touch in preseason while Richards will not be in the starting lineup tomorrow night. Where Bendigo had just regular eight rotation players last season, that number could be as high as 10 this year depending on

the development of some of the squad’s younger members. “It most definitely will be (a good thing), I’m old and broken,” Richards joked this week. “Managing minutes is really important, we saw toward the end of last season a few of us started breaking down because we were expected to play those big minutes. “Having that depth and having the numbers in our squad that can push for positions will help with that.” The season runs in chunks for the Spirit, with little continuity between home and away. Three at home to start followed by three consecutive away games, with seven interstate games in the middle of the campaign. “The schedule looks pretty inconsistent I think it’s fair to say. We’re home for a chunk then on the road then home again and

then it’s backended with away games,” Spirit centre Richards said this week. “It’s going to be quite a tough season in regards to the fixture but you just have to roll with that, every club will deal with that and we are pretty relaxed about that kind of thing.” After facing Adelaide tomorrow night, the Spirit hosts Dandenong next Saturday night followed by welcoming Sydney to Bendigo Stadium on October 21. After missing the playoffs last year, there is a resolve among the group to return to postseason action but that won’t be the club’s sole aim. “We’re not in it to come third, we don’t play just to fill a spot and be nice, you play to win championships,” Pritchard said. “That’s what we are out to do but getting to finals comes first.”

Fire, Lynx again set to lead the way THE 2016/17 WNBL season is set to be a fiercely competitive one across the league. With the WNBL facing competition from the national netball and Women’s AFL competitions, and without a broadcaster or major sponsor, the league needs to deliver on its promise. Last season’s top two sides, Perth and Townsville, are expected to lead the way, with Dandenong not far behind. Bendigo should be right in the playoff mix along with Sydney and Canberra, while Melbourne is in a holding pattern and Adelaide has labelled this season a rebuilding campaign. Of the coaches of last year’s nine teams (including the now-defunct South East Queensland) only four remain – Simon Pritchard, Perth’s Andy Stewart, Melbourne’s Guy Molloy and Dandenong boss Larissa Anderson. Chris Lucas has headed home to Adelaide from Townsville where Claudia Brassard steps in to the top job, Cheryl Chambers takes over from Shannon Seebohm at Sydney Uni and Paul Goriss takes the coach’s role in Canberra.

HOT COMPETITION: Suzy Batkovic and the Fire will be tough to beat. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN Of the big name recruits to the league Perth made a splash with WNBA gun Monica Wright. Sami Whitcomb, Tessa Lavey Carley Mijovic and Nat Burton return and are joined by Wright, import guard Kisha Lee and 199-centimetre giant Ruth Hamblin as the Lynx push for a title once more. The Lynx open their seaosn against Townsville, who snared Kelly Wilson to join an all-star cast of Suzy Batkovic, Mia Murray, Kayla Standish, Natasha

Cloud and Micaela Cocks in north Queensland. The Fire will aim for a third straight title and enter the season as favourites. After crashing out in the first week of playoffs last year, Dandenong has increased its formidable depth and size. The runand-gun Rangers adding Natalie Novosel and 193cm Washington Mystics forward Ally Malott. Sara Blicavs, defensive ace Steph Cumming and Lauren Scherf among others provide the Rangers the

ability to fly up and down the floor and switch on defence, and will be dangerous again. Sydney picked up Leilani Mitchell to offset the loss of 11 players, including Katie-Rae Ebzery, and has surrounded her with shooters on the perimeter including Belinda Snell. Despite the additions, the Flames will start the season without Tahlia Tupaea and Lauren Nicholson. Melbourne could be on the slide, maintaining Alice Kunek and Maddie

Garrick as outside threats but losing Tess Madgen and the injury-plagued Elyse Penaluna from last year’s eighth-placed team. Guy Molloy went big with Bendigo Lady Braves centre Chante Black, but Melbourne has serious ground to make up after finishing seven wins shy of the postseason last year. New Canberra coach Paul Goriss has wasted no time regenerating Canberra’s roster after the Capitals lost a host of talent. Marianna Tolo is a huge in – both figuratively and literally at 196cm. Keely Froling gets a chance after a strong SEABL campaign alongside another former Lady Brave in Stephanie Bairstow while Mikaela Ruef and Lauren Mansfield join the Caps. Adelaide will again be led by Australian Opal Laura Hodges but after a tumultuous offseason is expected to struggle despite adding two-time championship coach Chris Lucas. Young players will be leaned on heavily including Alex Ciabattoni, Jess Good and Jordan Hunter in what could be a long season for the Lightning. Top four prediction: Perth, Townsville, Dandenong, Bendigo.

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2016/17 Spirit roster 4 – Blake Dietrick, 178cm, guard Import point guard with WNBA experience. Played four years of college at Princeton and shot 40.9 per cent on three-pointers in her senior year. 5 - Andrea Wilson, 172cm, guard Spirit lifer returning for a tenth season with the club. An integral part of the club’s fabric despite limited court time. 6 – Kerryn Harrington, 172cm, guard Coming off her best WNBL season, the Bendigo local will spend time between guard spots and play a key role, especially on defence. 7 – Heather Oliver, 178cm, guard/forward A spark plug off the bench and dangerous if she can find consistent shooting. Her offensive rebounding, athleticism and tenacity are both features of her game. 8 – Nayo Raincock-Ekunwe, 188cm, forward/ centre Canadian Olympic representative already drawing plaudits for her phenomenal athleticism, defence and team-first attitude. Combined with her wingspan will make her a terror for opposing offences. 11 – Ashleigh Spencer, 181cm, forward Much improved second year forward who enjoyed a strong SEABL campaign with Ballarat. Should press for more court time this season. 12 – Nadeen Payne, 188cm, forward Versatile forward who brings immense offensive talent. Can stretch the floor and allows the Spirit to play small ball. Also coming off her best WNBL season last year with SEQ. 15 – Molly Mathews, 183cm, forward Development player who struggled for court time in 2015/16, but the club hopes can show continued improvement this campaign. 20 – Gabrielle Richards, 188cm, centre Richards has dealt with injuries over the last two years, including plantar fascia in the offseason. A valuable inside presence and leader, who will have to play significantly less minutes this year. 21 – Ebony Rolph, 182cm, forward Showed promise with Geelong in SEABL but suffered a finger injury late in the campaign. Could push for court time this year. 22 – Ashleigh Karaitiana, 183cm, guard Another versatile addition who brings physicality and hunger to the side. Spent a year in the WNBL with Sydney before attending college at Hawaii. 23 – Kelsey Griffin, 188cm, forward What needs to be said? An all-round superstar. New role this year spending more time on the perimeter, but has starred in preseason. 24 – Jane Chalmers, 162cm, guard A fan favourite and as determined as they come. Carved out a niche with regular minutes, mostly in the second quarter of games last year. Expect “Janeo” to be diving to the floor for loose balls as soon as she steps on court. Jess Rennie, Lydia Brooks Training squad members who played preseason games. Bendigo teenager Rennie logged regular minutes with the Bendigo Lady Braves in the SEABL season, while Brooks impressed at Ballarat during the winter.

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Sporting carnival returns to town

By JOEL PETERSON

A TEAM of Bendigo’s best under-14 basketballers came within a whisker of a national title on Saturday, when they lost a thrilling under-14 Club Championship grand final in Newcastle. The Bendigo U14 team won their way through to the final at the national titles, which were jointly hosted by Newcastle and Maitland. The final was an all-Victorian affair between Bendigo and Knox, with the Raiders jumping out to an early lead of eight points after Bendigo’s Ellie Vlaeminck opened the scoring. Bendigo hung tough and whittled Knox’s advantage down to four points at the final change and were poised to hit the front. The Braves came roaring home, cutting the Knox lead from seven late in the third term to hit the front with around two minutes to go. Piper Dunlop and Madeline Marks led the charge as Bendigo scored 10 straight points and looked to be coming home with a charge. However, much to the chagrin of Bendigo supporters, the class of Knox would eventually shine through. The game’s two leading scorers in Charlisle Dunn and Alannah Chatfield broke the deadlock for the Raiders and were able to see off the Bendigo challenge.

AN estimated 5000 athletes will hit sporting fields in Bendigo next weekend for one of Victoria’s largest indigenous sporting events. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from across the state are expected to flock to Bendigo for the Murrun Dhelk Senior Indigenous Football and Netball Carnival at Epsom Huntly Reserve. The carnival is hosted by Bendigo and District Aboriginal Co-operative (BDAC) and Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation. Seventy football and netball teams will compete over the weekend, with grand final games to be held on Sunday afternoon. Triple Brisbane Lions premiership star Chris Johnson will also be in attendance, presenting his Indigenous Coaches Masterclass.

TOP EFFORT: The Braves lost a thrilling final. Photo: CONTRIBUTED The Raiders went through the tournament undefeated to claim gold, with Bendigo settling for silver after a brilliant performance from the young Braves. Bendigo’s squad: Abbey Clohsey,

Angelica Jack, Caitlin Richardson, Darcy Williams, Ellie Vlaeminck, Emily Collins, Emma Gilligan, Madeline Marks, Matilda Osborne, Meg McCarthy, Piper Dunlop, Sophie Pica and coach Charlie Smythe.

The carnival will also feature a variety of health and cultural activities, including Indigenous Hip Hop, Ultimate Frisbee, Specky Dreaming and Net Set Go. Devised by Victorian Aboriginal Youth Sport and Recreation, the carnival has been staged across Victoria for over 30 years. BDAC’s Raylene Harradine said the organisation was excited to host the event for a second year. “We revived the carnival last year because it hadn’t been held for about three years, and the response was incredible – thousands of competitors and spectators came from all over Victoria,” Ms Harradine said. “It was a fantastic opportunity to bring our communities together and strengthen relationships, while also showcasing our sporting talent and culture to the wider community.”

Thunder plan change THE Bendigo Thunder has undergone yet another off-field shake-up, as the club prepares its assault for the 2017 Victorian Women’s Football League season. The Thunder is readying to field a second team in a lower grade next season, adding valuable depth and a development squad alongside its VWFL premier division team that made it to the grand final this season. Bendigo is also expected to have several players picked up in the AFL National Draft, which will be held next month ahead of the inaugural AFL Women’s competition. The Thunder has moved to shore up its off-field stability, with president Bryan Coghlan taking up the position as the club’s general manager. “There are currently a lot of developments in the area of women’s football with the launch of the AFL Women’s league in 2017 and the national draft later this month,” the statement read. “The current committee are aware of the growth and demand for our club, its players and women’s football

in Bendigo and as such we believe that to facilitate this there is a need to restructure the club’s operations. “Therefore, we have created a new position of general manager of the Bendigo Thunder.” The role includes sourcing sponsors, listening coaching staff, players and team manager and providing support to the committee on various activities as the committee see fit. Coghlan has previously served as president of Spring Gully Cricket Club in the Emu Valley Cricket Association. “We are very pleased and excited to announce that Bryan Coghlan has accepted the role of general manager of the Bendigo Thunder and stepped aside as president to focus solely on this role,” the statement said. “We can think of no one better to take on this role and the committee are looking forward to continuing to work with Bryan to build this club into the future.” PUSHING FORWARD: The Thunder is changing its off-field structure.

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New Spirit runs deep

By JOEL PETERSON

MORE depth and athleticism has the Bendigo Spirit well placed to return to the finals mix as the 2016/17 Women’s National Basketball League season tips off tonight. The Spirit starts its 2016/17 Women’s National Basketball League campaign tomorrow night against Adelaide, with four new faces set to bring an exciting, uptempo style to Bendigo. Critical to their title ambitions will be the opening weeks for the Spirit, which has a rare stretch of three games at home to start the season. “You have to bank wins early, so getting off to a good start is critical,” Pritchard said. “Then it’s who can get into good form after Christmas and be playing their best into that end of the season.” Bendigo will also run a new, more dynamic offence this season to complement the team’s athleticism. Pritchard said the players are adjusting well and will rely on defence to keep them in games

while the team adjusts to the system. “The thing that we struggled with most last year was our team defence. Because we don’t know anything about Adelaide, our importance this week is to get our defence right,” he said. “If we can keep teams to a low score, it doesn’t matter if our offence isn’t 100 per cent of the way there just yet.” On the defensive end expect more pressure and switching from the Spirit, thanks to more versatility and athleticism. While operating with around half the budget of teams in Perth and Townsville, Bendigo has still drafted in quality. Canadian Olympic representative Nayo Raincock-Ekunwe looks to be the real deal after catching the eye in training and preseason games with her phenomenal athleticism. Point guard Blake Dietrick, forward Nadeen Payne and Ashleigh Karaitiana also join the squad. That quartet replaces Kelly Wilson and Be-

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linda Snell, who will be in action for Townsville and Sydney respectively, and import centre Joy Burke was not re-signed. While Adelaide is expected to struggle by most pundits in what is a rebuilding year, Pritchard and the Spirit need no reminders of just how dangerous the Lightning can be after they beat Bendigo twice last year. The Lightning will be without new coach Chris Lucas, who will miss the opening weekend, but bring plenty of quality to Bendigo led by Australian Opals forward Laura Hodges. “We really need to get those first three wins and I’m confident we can win all three games, I really am,” Pritchard said. “I think playing at home playing in front of our crowd, that we can get those wins. “That starts with Adelaide, on Saturday night we need to play great defence, and set ourselves up.” Bendigo faces Adelaide from 7.30pm on Saturday night at Bendigo Stadium.

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