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culture club By Sharon kemp
BENDIGO residents should “watch this space” for the next big instalment at the Bendigo Art Gallery, and a regular critic wants back-to-back blockbusters to keep the city’s tills ringing. As the City of Greater Bendigo released the financial results of Bendigo’s cultural venues – Ulumbarra and the Capital theatre, the Bendigo Art Gallery and the Bendigo Visitor Centre – councillors are counting the contribution to the local economy and praising the efforts of volunteers while they contemplate the $3.23
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million cost to ratepayers. In her last meeting as a councillor, Lisa Ruffell on Wednesday night said the unmeasured economic contribution of high profile exhibitions such as those showcasing Grace Kelly and, this year, Marilyn Monroe, was the money spent in local shops by visitors as they walked from the train station to the gallery, or when they revisited Bendigo. Her comments prompted Cr Elise
Chapman, who has in the past criticised the cost of the gallery, to call for more high-profile exhibitions which attract large tourist numbers to the city, and to praise gallery executives for the “turnaround” in financial management. Cr Chapman said she would like to see back-to-back exhibitions at the gallery. Its financial year report said economic impact studies commissioned
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in recent years had “consistently concluded that the net economic contribution of the gallery to our economy typically exceeds about $18m each year”. The gallery cost ratepayers $413,313 in the 12 months to June 30, thanks to ticket sales for the Marilyn Monroe event. The expense is an improvement of almost $2m on the prior year. The Bendigo Visitor Centre,
which takes bookings for accommodation and ticketing, reported sales of $2.2m in the 12 months to June 30, “with more than $1.88m directly injected into the local tourism accommodation, attraction, tour operators, artists and producers,” according to the report. Cr Barry Lyons said he was impressed that the Heathcote Visitor Centre reported increased visitors despite a dry Lake Eppalock, which is now full. “They expect next (financial) year to have a boomer,” Cr Lyons said.
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Age becomes an issue
EPPALOCK Ward candidate Brenton Johnson has taken an “edgier” approach to campaigning that has attracted criticism from older voters. The 27-year-old digital entrepreneur delivered howto-vote cards that included a picture of two older men wearing party hats and beads with the caption: “The average age of council is 60: while 50 per cent plus of the population is under 40”. He received complaints from two constituents to whom he replied by email. Mr Johnson also included an explanation on his campaign blog, emphasising he was calling for a diverse council. “I believe the reason some people have found it ageist is because it doesn’t spell out exactly why having an average age of 60 is an issue for Bendigo,” he said. “A representative council should comprise of people from a wide range of backgrounds. “This includes younger people, older people, men, women, rural, urban and different skillsets. Mr Johnson said the diversity of the council is what gives it its strength and legitimacy. “I’m not in favour of having a council with nine people under 40, nor am I in favour of having
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Candidate fires up over organics By SHARON KEMP
COMPLAINTS: Brenton Johnson. nine men or nine women. We must have a fair mix,” he said. “I do not think people are more or less deserving to serve on council based on their age.” He said the voters ultimately decide who they think should be elected and they should make that decision based on what is most important to them. “This election I implore you to think carefully on the mix you want in council and reflect that in your voting patterns,” he said. “The way you order your preferences will decide whether we have more of the same, or a diverse and representative council.”
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WHIPSTICK ward candidate Andrea Metcalf is threatening to go to the Local Government Ombudsman if the City of Greater Bendigo reinstates a charge for organics waste pick up to households that have not handed back a signed statutory declaration. But the council has refused to back down from the request which it says will complete the process that exempts residents from using and paying for the service because they manage their own organic waste at home. “By signing the statutory declaration the resident finalises their exemption by declaring that they use the on property system that is the basis for the exemption approval,” director of presentation and assets Craig Lloyd said. “It is Ms Metcalf’s right to take the matter to the ombudsman if she wishes.”
Controversy surrounding the exemption process is likely to attract a protest vote in the current election. Ms Metcalf has campaigned on a platform of opposing the
It is [her] right to take the matter to the ombudsman council’s management of the introduction of the organic waste service. She was helped by six other candidates – Vaughan Williams, Jan Pagliaro, Mal Pethybridge, Stuart Symes, George Flack and Geoff Stephens – in July at a meeting to help residents apply for an exemption, a process they
described as complicated. Ms Metcalf is particularly opposed to council’s requirement of a stat dec, which she says was not voted for by councillors and is therefore not binding on residents. In an email to council, she writes: “Even though the councillors have discussed including a stat dec as part of the organics exemption process, this has not been supported in formal decision making. “The policy for the exemption process was to provide a transparent approach to exemptions but this has not occurred. “Implementing a ‘decision’ made behind closed doors is not part of a transparent process.” Lockwood candidate Ian Dean this week said he thought the stat dec was onerous, unnecessary and not legally binding. “Because who is to say someone can’t put anything in a bin that is not locked up,” he said.
Dean John in the running ST Paul’s Cathedral Dean John Roundhill is running in the 21-kilometre event at the Bendigo Bank 2016 Bendigo Fun Run and will be back in time for church. The Captain Cook statue in the cathedral’s grounds is dressed in support of the Bendigo Fun Run on Sunday, October 30, and while he’s not moving anywhere there are plenty of others busy in training and registering in the 5km walk and 5km, 10km, 15km and 21km run, and relay that will take place on the day. The event is in support of Bendigo Health. Details at www.bendigobankfunrun.gofundraise.com.au STEPPING OUT: St Paul’s Cathedral dean John Roundhill is running in the Bendigo Bank Fun Run 2016. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN
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A CITIZENS’ jury selected to recommend how the City of Greater Bendigo uses ratepayers’ money has advocated strongly for the council to keep on spending and prioritises a waste to energy plant it concedes will cost millions of dollars. In an environment of rate capping and budgetary caution, all 44 of the jury’s recommendations asks the council to retain services, beef them up or spend money on new initiatives. The jury of 24 volunteers selected randomly and representing a cross section of the municipality nominated an advanced waste
technology system as a high priority long term plan for the council. The jury specifically nominated waste to energy technology and included details of a pyrolysis plant that would cost almost $10 million, such a high cost it proposed splitting the expense between the council and a private sector firm. Two councillors, Helen Leach and Elise Chapman, championed thermal waste to energy technology this year, Cr Leach putting a motion to investigate a plant for Bendigo. The motion failed, most councillors opposing the technology for its high cost and the waste load required to make it sustainable.
Council is not bound to adopt the recommendations of the citizens’ jury, but invested $90,000 in the process and touted it as a way of conducting community consultation it says it is
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finding increasingly difficult to do effectively. The jury, which met six times, produced a report containing recommendations covering arts, business, community, efficiency, environment, health, innovation and youth.
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Economic Development Unit, creating a small business incubator, increasing council communication with businesses and waiving rates initially to attract CBD traders. It also wants to see a youth hub created in the city, a demen-
tia village built, bike paths constructed from the city centre to La Trobe University in Flora Hilll and community art programs. Councillors at Wednesday night’s meeting thanked jurors for their time and said their suggestions would give new councillors clear direction. Cr Barry Lyons said their insight as “fresh eyes” on council business was important. But, presenting the annual report to council, chief executive Craig Niemann said residents would not see for a while any more of the million-dollar-projects currently under construction because of 2.5 per cent cap on rates.
Bumper time for the city 3From Page 1 The cost to ratepayers of the Capital and Ulumbarra theatres rose to $2.1m last year, but was to be seen in the context of increased staff, catering and training costs with the opening of Ulumbarra and some of the overrun should be pulled back in the current year, its report said. Bendigo’s cultural trio was criticised by Cr Helen Leach on Wednesday night for attracting undue economic praise when it contributes less than more than a dozen other industry sectors to the city’s total economy. Many candidates in the upcoming council elections are advocating that the city spend less on arts and culture and more on footpaths, road and drainage. But members of the citizens’ jury whose report council accepted at the meeting, want to keep the status quo. “The exhibitions at the art gallery of the City of Greater Bendigo are highly successful and economically are worth the investment,” their report said. “These world-class exhibitions draw tourists to the city and region and create a significant flow-on effect to local businesses.” Cr Mark Weragoda, who sits on the Bendigo Art Gallery board, said another high-profile exhibition was in the pipeline. “People need to watch this space to see what is coming up,” he said.
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Girls’ night in for an important cause THE emotional impact of cancer is a great motivator to do something to support those diagnosed or to fund research to eradicate the disease. So a group of five Bendigo women are planning a Girls’ Night In to raise money to support their friends and family who have been diagnosed with breast or gynaecological cancer, and to help en-
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WITH the Bendigo line out of action until the end of October, V/Line is taking the opportunity to complete $46 million of works on the Bendigo rail corridor. Work including replacement of level crossings is under way on the lines through to Swan Hill and Echuca, with major work at Taradale on the Bendigo line with a $3.5m re-fit of the historic viaduct. Fifty V/Line staff and contractors are working around the clock to remove the existing track and ballast from the 198-metre bridge and install a new, 160-tonne steel deck.
New concrete sleepers and ballast replacement are the focus for the rest of the line, with major level crossing work and station refurbishments along the Sunbury corridor in Melbourne. “I know the works are disruptive for passengers but they need to be done to keep services safe and reliable,” public transport minister Jacinta Allan said. Other improvements include replacing track between Bendigo and Swan Hill, upgrades to signalling, removing mud holes and improving drainage. Coaches have replaced trains on the Bendigo, Swan Hill and Echuca lines until October 31.
Temporary timetables are available at staffed V/ Line stations or online at V/ Line’s website. V/Line also released its data for September, with V/Line delivering 99.5 per cent of services on the Bendigo line but punctuality was at 90.8 per cent, again below the 92 per cent performance threshold. Meanwhile, the state government this week introduced legislation to install an overarching controlling arm for transport in the state, combining the likes of VicRoads, and Public Transport Victoria into one body. Transport for Victoria (TfV), as its name would suggest, is similar to other models such as Transport
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Schools in running for award LOCAL schools are encouraged to nominate for this year’s Bendigo Sports Star Healthy Schools Awards, with entries now open. The Bendigo Health backed awards encourage and celebrate the great work local schools are doing to improve the health of our community, in the health priority areas of Safe Environments, Sun Protection, Alcohol and Other Drugs, Sexual Health and Wellbeing, Tobacco Control, Physical Activity, Healthy Eating and Oral Health and Mental Health and Wellbeing. To apply for this year’s wards, which offer a $2000 first prize and $1000 second prize, schools need to select a maximum of three of the above areas and share the great work that has been done within their school community to create positive, healthy environments in your school over the last 12 months. Awards submissions can be presented in a variety of formats, with an emphasis on student participation. Schools are encouraged to choose from any of the formats below – or come up with their own presentation ideas. Videos, posters, photo collage, song, art work, stories, presentation (you will need to organise a time for the organiser to view). Schools are invited to make their submissions fun, creative and colourful, and entries are limited to 500
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words maximum. Healthy School Awards organisers are looking for evidence of a 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 schools strategic plans to include health and wellbeing, changes in the schools physical environment, participation in health promoting events and programs, changes in classroom processes/curriculum, any positive health and wellbeing outcomes, intended or unintended. Organisers would also like to see how the changes have been embedded so they have long term impact on the generations to come, and schools should also include details of how you would spend the Bendigo Healthiest Schools prize money to help sustain long term improvements in health and wellbeing. Entry forms for the Healthy Schools Awards can be downloaded from www. bendigoweekly.com.au or by contacting Bendigo Health’s Stephen Barrett on 5454 9118 or Andy Sloane on 5454 6479. Applications close on December 20. Winners will be announced as part of the Bendigo Sports Star Awards gala presentation night, to be held at the All Seasons Quality Resort, on Friday, February 24, 2017.
IN STEP: St Joseph’s students and teachers walk to school. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN TEACHERS and students at St Joseph’s School, Quarry Hill have been stepping out for an early walk as part of Walk to School month. Walk to School month is a free, easy and fun way for children to be active this month. Victorian primary students are en-
couraged to walk, ride or scoot to and from school to kick-start healthy travel habits that can lead to good health for life. Primary schools and students can sign up to track their achievements throughout the month and be in the running for prizes.
St Joseph’s primary school leader of pastoral wellbeing Melanie Ryan said students are encouraged to walk to school, and even park the car and walk a little further as often as they can. “They are meeting at the Ken Wust oval and walking together to school as a part of this get fit incentive,” she said.
Healthy park activity mapped out A NEW orienteering-based challenge is giving locals a chance to get outside and explore Bendigo’s parks and forests, with some healthy competition along the way. The Park and Street Challenge is run by Bendigo Oreinteering Club and funded by VicHealth and sees maps distributed with locations which locals can head to. At each location there is a sticker, and the coordinates can be logged onto a
GPS service such as Strava to see just who is the best amateur orienteer in the region. “This is a great chance to enjoy the outdoors, get some exercise and visit the parks, suburbs and bushland spaces of Bendigo in a different way,” Park and Street Challenge coordinator Craig Feuerherd said. “The challenge is to visit as many locations (marked on the map) as possible, log in on the website and compare your results with
others across Bendigo. “Map locations are identified by a sticker placed discreetly on existing objects or a small stake in the ground. There is no damage to infrastructure or bushland.” The challenge is not limited to people with computer access. Anyone with a map can participate. Nor is it just for those who like to explore on foot. You can walk, run or cycle to find the locations and tick the locations off.
The challenge will continue for 10 weeks, throughout term four of school. During the 10 weeks further sites will be uploaded to the website and can be copied onto your map for multiple trips out in the parks, bush and suburbs of Bendigo. Maps will be provided to all households (in the Bendigo Weekly) this week, visit www.parkandstreet. com.au for more information and to check for new locations.
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HANDLED WITH CARE BENDIGO Health has won the Best Solution to a Manual Handling Issue Award at the 2016 WorkSafe Awards. The award was for the creation and implementation of a deceased bariatric pack to reduce the risk of injuries when handling larger, deceased bariatric patients when moving them from the hospital to the care of funeral directors. Bendigo Health director of Occupational Health and Safety, Graham Olsen, said the award was fantastic recognition.
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DISCOVERY Science and Technology Centre is celebrating the inaugural Design and Technology Week to recognise the making and problem solving skills of Bendigo. Students had the opportunity to take part in fun and creative activities while exploring the role that design and technology plays in our lives and our futures. “Design and Technology Week is a chance to have students and visitors develop their innovative skills and explore a range of technologies – whether it’s the technology of materials or apps on our phone,” Discovery Science communicator Rachel Rayner said.
“Innovative thinking leads to many new and exciting changes in our lives.” A workshop on Wednesday asked students from Kangaroo Flat Primary School to investigate different ways sound can be made and heard, how different materials can create different sounds, and why we make sounds at all. “Design and technology is more than just making things, it’s developing creative problem solvers who will become important contributors to our society,” manager Jonathan Ridnell said. More at www.discovery.asn.au
Group builds opportunities A LOCAL group which has been providing workshops, information and support to those who learn differently has two events this week to highlight their cause. Building Opportunities for those who Learn Differently (BOLD) is a part of a Victorian network of groups participating in the third Dyslexia Empowerment Week to be held in Australia. This year the theme is Rethink Dyslexia. As a prelude to the week the Central Deborah Poppet Head and the Naunton Family Building at Girton Grammar School will both be lit in red on Saturday. BOLD is hosting the
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EAGLEHAWK primary school students have been getting their hands dirty for the Bendigo Agricutural Show. Held over two days, Friday and Saturday, October 21 and 22, the event has encouraged the school to make wheelbarrow gardens. They are no ordinary gardens though, prep 1 and 2 have themed theirs as a bee garden. “Grade 3 and 4 have a thunderstorm theme with blues and water,” teacher Shae Hellstedt said. “We also have a jungle hideout and a chook paradise, and each wheelbarrow garden has a poster with it. We are having a lot of fun.” There is plenty more at the show with horse competitions and the full range of livestock including cattle and sheep, pigs, fleeces, dairy goats and alpacas. There’ll be the showbags, ranging from old favourites to some exciting new ones, for both children and adults and there’ll be animals, including the nursery. The show will have its usual explosive end with a spectacular fireworks display. Details at www. bendigoshow.org.au
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Gear up for the Audi test drive ONE of the world’s most prestigious motoring brands will bring some of its most popular models to Bendigo next week as part of the 2016 Audi Roadshow. Six of Audi’s most-impressive luxury and performance vehicles will be available to test drive, and the fleet includes the Audi R8 V10 Coupe, the brand’s most iconic sports car; the mighty RS 6 Avant performance model and the compact RS Q3 SUV – all representing the brand’s coveted Audi Sport range. Audi Australia managing director Andrew Doyle said the Audi Roadshow was an excellent way to highlight the performance and luxury capabilities of the Audi brand. “This roadshow offers customers from around Australia the opportunity to get even closer to the Audi brand. We enjoy a
dream ride: Peter Hyett with one of the Audi range. highly successful racing heritage and we believe the three high-performance RS models in our fleet of travelling vehicles is a great way to demonstrate our credentials at the premium sports end of the market. These vehicles allow us to showcase the full breadth of our racing heritage directly to our customers,” Mr Doyle said.
Audi Bendigo dealer principal Phil Palma said the Roadshow puts the pinnacle vehicles of the Audi range into clear focus. “To have all of these sought-after models together in the showroom, and available for test drive, is a great opportunity for our clients,” Phil Palma said. “Audi has shown
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Bendigo Sustainable House day is all about learning how to save energy, money and make your home more comfortable. This year in addition to the Sunday program you have an opportunity to visit two sustainable commercial buildings open on Friday, October 28. If you have ever wondered what is behind those colourful panels on the Bendigo Bank you can tour the bank on Friday afternoon and find out all about the sustainable features, and incidentally see the great views from the building. Stay Social, a new style of accommodation in Bendigo, has made use of many recycled materials while constructing a modern sustainable place to stay in Bendigo. They even have chooks and fresh vegies for guests. There are new architect designed homes, retrofitted houses and new extensions as well as a passive solar builder, solar expert and architect for advice at some of the houses. The day starts with three talks at the Old Church on the Hill. Camilla from ecokit shares her journey designing a small ecokit house that will be soon be constructed, which is a great example of new design coming out for smaller more sustainable homes as this one will provide all its own energy. Sally Wills won the HIA most affordable home and
lifestyle home: You can make your dream more sustainable. is a builder/designer that looks at smaller more sustainable homes through Small Change Design and Construction. Lyn Beinat from ecoMaster will talk about how to retrofit your existing home and save energy costs and money. Then there are eight houses open for inspection. These houses range from new architect designed sustainable homes to one where the owner has made his own sustainable changes through glazing and shading. There is a surprising north facing extension on a regular cream brick veneer
home. Central Bendigo is the home to a new recycled build with concrete as a feature in the home. There is a home designed to be passive solar which has also added all the new sustainable technology and has heat exchangers and a battery for their PV system. There is a passive solar build under construction where you can see how the builder is building in features along the way. Also there are information stalls at the Old Church as well as the experts available. MASH Community Solar Bulk Buy, City of Greater
Bendigo and Bank Australia will be there to answer questions on solar, growing Bendigo and green bank loans. There is an architect at one house, two builders and an offgrid solar expert at other houses. Most of all you can learn from the owners who have all learnt how to live more sustainably. A unique opportunity to see through eight houses, hear inspiring talks and learn about sustainable living starting at the Old Church on the Hill Sunday, October 30. See bsg.org.au to book your tickets, from $10.
Bendigo Weekly – Friday, October 14, 2016 the 1916 rising This weekend in the Old Fire Station The Central Victorian Irish Association will present the events of Easter Week, 1916 in Dublin. It’s the crowning event in its year long program to commemorate the 1916 Rising. This rebellion lasted for six days, before being crushed by the British military authorities. A cast of singers, musicians, actors , readers, and dancers will recreate the story of the rising through narrative, poetry, dance, drama, music and song, as well as authentic visual images of the events of that eventful week. This is a chance for audiences to relive history in an informative and enjoyable way. Two years ago the CVIA presented a concert in the same venue to honour the 200,000 Irish men who had fought in World War I. Tickets at the door for adults $18 and concession $14. Saturday at 8pm and on Sunday at 5pm.
event for riders Bendigo Riding Develops Abilities is holding a special event on Saturday. The event at South Mandurang Recreation Reserve, 22 Hannans Road Mandurang South is to celebrate 40 years of continued service to the disability sector in the Bendigo Area.
“At this stage we are expecting about 100 of our present and former volunteers to attend. We hope to have several members of the first meeting,” secretary Anne Prime said.
green waste to go RESIDENTS will be able to dispose of green waste for free this spring at both the Eaglehawk and Heathcote Landfills on the weekends of October 22 and 23 and November 19 and 20. The free green waste disposal weekends are to encourage residents to clear their properties before the fire danger period arrives. City of Greater Bendigo chief executive Craig Niemann said the green waste disposal weekends are a good opportunity for residents to get rid of excess green waste that won’t fit in their new organics bin and for rural residents who don’t receive the new organics service. “Residents who take the time to keep their properties clear of vegetation will help minimise fire risk during the summer months and decrease the amount of work they need to do in the garden,” he said. The Eaglehawk Landfill is open daily from 8am until 4.30pm and Heathcote landfill is open from 8am – 5pm every Saturday and Sunday.
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THE Blues and Roots Festival had a funding top up last week, with a personal donation from federal MP Lisa Chesters. Ms Chesters is a long-time supporter of the festival and is keen to see it continue. Festival director Colin Thompson said the input is both welcome and necessary. “We’re really appreciative of Lisa’s ongoing support of the festival and supporting events we stage through the year,” he said. “She has a genuine interest in what goes on in Bendigo and it’s great that she recognises the value in what we do as a volunteer crew and what we bring to Bendigo’s culture. “We spend so much of the year fundraising, soliciting sponsorship and applying for grants, it gets difficult to keep the energy levels up to plan and run the actual festival.” The festival kicks off for the sixth time on Thursday, November 3, running until Sunday, November 6. “Supporters like Lisa and our cash and in-kind sponsors keep us hanging in there and keep us motivated to see it through and continue delivering Bendigo’s largest homegrown music festival,” Mr Thompson said.
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Saturday 15 October to Tuesday 25 October V/Line is completing more than $46 million in improvement works on the Bendigo, Swan Hill and Echuca lines. Some roads will be closed to traffic for one to three days while we complete level crossing renewals.
“The trees will be removed over coming weeks and will be replaced with a suitable tree species that will enhance the entry promenade in the future. “Garden beds within the entry promenade have also been extensively renovated. This work has included incorporating over 80 cubic metres of compost produced from the city’s own organic waste collections to improve the soil in the garden beds.” The beds will be planted with a range of colourful plants, shrubs and small trees to provide all year round colour at the entry to the gardens.
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School run By NICOLA DUNNICLIFF-WELLS
HAVE you noticed more young people riding, scooting and walking to school this term? Around 30 local schools are participating in VicHealth’s Walk to School month, which encourages students to walk, scoot, ride or skate to and from school every day during October. The idea is to kick start travel habits that can lead to good health for life – and it ticks plenty of boxes. For a start, the journey to school, and especially the trip home, is a chance for children to wind down and enjoy unstructured outside time – maybe with friends, or chatting with Mum or Dad without distraction. Opportunities our kids otherwise get too few of in their busy, scheduled lives. We’re told our children should have at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day. While my kids would have no trouble notching up an hours’ screen time every day, they might fall short on physical activity if they didn’t ride to school. Riding or scooting each way is an automatic 30–40 minutes’ exercise, and unlike their sports and activities, it’s free. When you’re not in the habit though, the thought of getting kids to walk or ride to school can be challenging. Like anything, it takes a little adjustment to begin with. But it might be easier than you imagine. Start with what’s manageable, even one day – or one way – each
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German culture a showcase event WHILE Bendigo Art Gallery is often renowned for its collection of 19th century European paintings and the architecture of William Vahland, on Wednesday it showcased German culture of a different nature with a German Day program for local primary and secondary students. Students from Bendigo Senior Secondary College, Bendigo South East College, East Loddon P-12 College, Crusoe College and Spring Gully Primary School have all been enthusiastically working on a series of performances, tours, gallery trails and other activities that they shared with oth-
er students as a way of fostering cross school communication. The program is the initiative of the Calder Regional Network of the Association of German Teachers of Victoria, led by Felicity Woodward from Spring Gully Primary School and Kristina Dean from Bendigo Senior Secondary College, and supported by Helen Attrill, Education Officer at Bendigo Art Gallery. The audience viewed a number of performances such as poetry, dance and singing, all performed by students. This was followed by handson activities both inside and out-
side of the gallery. In the Manchurian Pear trees at the front of the gallery, students hung lanterns designed and constructed at school. Germany has a history of displaying lanterns in celebration of St Martin’s Day. In addition to participating in the various activities, the students improved their German language skills. This is the second year German Day has been run at the Bendigo Art Gallery, with more students finding out about why it is both important – and fun, to learn a language.
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A place of honour earned With council elections upon us, I wish to take this opportunity to remind all people of the City of Greater Bendigo of the impending retirement of a councillor worthy of our admiration. I refer to Cr Rod Campbell of the Eppalock Ward. Having been involved in many organisations during Rod’s time as councillor and mayor and having always been interested in the activities of councillors, I believe I can say without fear of contradiction, that Rod has been the most courageous, honest, thoughtful, decent and determined servant of this city in my lifetime. My hat is off to you sir. There is an old saying, “Behind every great man there is a good woman” and Rod, what a treasure you have in Allison. Equal to all your strengths and without whom you would have struggled to achieve your aims. I wish you both health, happiness and peace on whatever path you now tread. Ian M Dyett, Bendigo
A national disgrace An open letter to the Prime Minister Dear Prime Minister, I applaud you and your government for acting with compassion to settle more refugees in this country. The current refugee crisis calls for such strong and generous action. We all know that we are a nation of refugees and have achieved greatness as a result, and the contribution of more refugees will enrich our future. What I cannot accept is your condemnation of the detainees on Nauru and Manus to a hell. You have laid blame on the Labor party for their detainment in these appalling prisons. But the fact is that you are the government today who is holding them there. In the name of Australia they are imprisoned and abused today, now, under your control and oversight. The constant stream of records of abuse is a national disgrace. That these people should be held as ransom to “keep our borders safe” is unconscionable. Prime Minister, these are human beings! These are members of families who are having hope and life taken from them. They are brutalised and given despair by us, by Australians. How can you use words of compassion and generosity towards some people faced with trauma, and be the very cause of trauma for others at the same time? The integrity of your government is under serious question. You cannot
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Legacy of distrust I disagree with the editorial comment in the Bendigo Weekly October 7, so far as the statement about the councillors just doing their jobs is concerned. If the councillors were doing their jobs why was the talk coming from them about how great an idea the mosque was, while they acted like it was a terrible idea, but they were going to make it happen at all costs? If they were doing their jobs why did we have riot police in Rosalind Park? If they were doing their jobs why wasn’t there an independent social impact study commissioned? Why weren’t the 416 public submissions considered and public consultation sessions held? Had they been doing their jobs, all the stakeholders would have had a chance to explain their concerns and ask questions, the scale and purpose of the proposed mosque would be understood by the residents and the issue may have reached a peaceful resolution. The legacy this council leaves is distrust and a feeling we have been railroaded. If that is the council doing their job, I wouldn’t want the job. If the council had done its job, the Muslim community would probably have its own mosque by now. I would have gone down and helped. Murray McPhie, Epsom
More information There are 10 candidates standing for the Whipstick Ward in the forthcoming election. I have read their statements in the information leaflet, but I have only received leaflets from two candidates listing their preferences. Some candidates have paid for advertisements, others perhaps do not have the funds to do so. Before casting my vote, I want to know who each candidate is supporting. Wendy Brennan, Bendigo
Educate me Over the past few weeks I have been asked the same question over and over again – who will you vote for in the forthcoming council elections? I am told “We don’t know any of these people”. I attended a candidate’s forum at Marong on Tuesday,
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ants said they were there to listen, we can only hope that whatever the makeup is of our new council, they will all listen and heed the words of the voters who put them there. I came away from the forum saying that I didn’t want to vote for any of them. Change my mind, educate me and my fellow ratepayers as to your worth, so we can make an informed decision for those all important top three places on our ballot paper. Bev Hanson, Marong
Calling the McGregors I am researching my family tree and am looking for any relatives or friends of the late Laura McGregor to contact me. Laura was born Laura Annie Ruth Rockett at 31 Golborne Road, Kensington, London on February 14, 1897 to Edward Walter Rockett and his wife Hannah (nee Butchers). She was the third of six children born to the couple. Laura married Lachlan Charles Henry McGregor (born June 26, 1891 in Williamstown, Victoria) on September 19, 1917 in Grantham, Lincolnshire, UK. After World War I she came to Australia on a bride ship. Laura died on April 22, 1980 in Bendigo aged 83, and Lachlan died on September, 14, 1982 in Boort, Victoria aged 91. We know the couple had at least two sons, Frederick Roy 1920-1976
and Donald born in 1931. I am hoping that family members in Australia will be able to fill in some of the gaps that I have. I am particularly interested in what happened to Laura’s father, Edward Walter as he seems to have disappeared without trace after 1901. Kerry Croft, 30 Edinburgh Walk, West Pinchbeck, Spalding, Lincolnshire, UK
Not impressed In recent times, due to poor weather conditions and public phones out of order, I needed the services of the Bendigo Taxi Service. The driver roughly handled my luggage, trying to fit it into the boot which had a small capacity only, and then attempted to force the lid closed, which was unsuccessful. In all of my 70 years of living I have never been in a car so disgustingly dirty. This, to me, is a severe blight on our city and tourist industry. Is the taxi industry regulated in regards to cleanliness? Joyce Bailey, Jackass Flat
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editorial Editorial Comment Cr Campbell served as mayor in 2009/10. Cr Ruffell was mayor three years later. And while Cr Campbell’s health issues have been well documented, he has continued to serve the people of Eppalock Ward, and the broader community, with great distinction and dedication, well assisted by his wife Alison. For her part, Cr Ruffell was instrumental in the establishment of a now annual forum to champion the next generation of female leaders in our community. The Women Showing the Way event which she was instrumental in developing for young women deserves to prosper for many years to come as a worthy legacy of Cr Ruffell’s passion for Bendigo. A contingent of 32 candidates
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Election looms TWO of Greater Bendigo’s nine elected councillors attended their final ordinary meeting this week, having already announced plans not to contest their positions at this month’s local government elections. The other seven councillors now face an election to determine whether they are part of the next council, or whether their time of council service is over, for now. In bowing out, former mayors Rod Campbell and Lisa Ruffell deserve our thanks and acknowledgement for their contribution to this community, and for the sacrifices they have made in order to commit to the difficult task of serving the community as a councillor. The privilege and joy of earning a position in any elected body or forum is quickly forgotten once the rigours of the role begin to unfold, and between them councillors Ruffell and Campbell have given 16 years of service to the community as councillors, having both been elected in 2008.
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now seeks the public’s vote to be part of the next council, and it’s this organisation’s belief that this is the most crucial local government election Greater Bendigo has faced post amalgamation. We need to continue the great work done over the past decade or so by all levels of government that has given us so much growth and development. We need to balance the needs of the environment with the growth of our city. We need more rapid deployment of the National Broadband Network. We need to create more opportunities for our youth, be it in education or employment. We need to make the most of every opportunity, and to be a part of any innovation or development that could give us an edge over others. Every vote at every election is of equal value, and that’s why every vote is so important. But with so much to offer, Bendigo also has a lot to lose.
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Bendigo has a proud history of diversity and of supporting and welcoming new people to our community, but to support this we need to cherish and nurture this approach. This is not to be put at risk by people who want to try and block people from coming
“It’s important the next nine councillors unite for the good of Bendigo” plans unveiled for the designs of the new community centre, which of course does include the establishment of Bendigo’s first-ever mosque. I make these observations in the context that we are in the midst of council elections across the state. In Bendigo there are some people who are running as a group who have been endorsed by those who have been opposed to the construction of the Bendigo mosque.
to our community by preaching intolerance. That is why these elections are important.” An assortment of annual reports from the City of Greater Bendigo, tabled at Wednesday night’s final council meeting before the elections, added more weight to calls for candidates to be wary of any future changes to the way the arts, tourism
and culture are all funded and delivered across the municipality. Bendigo’s emergence as a sophisticated centre of cultural richness and as a champion of the arts has much of its foundations in good planning undertaken and ultimately delivered over the past decade or so. It can only be hoped that the next crop of Greater Bendigo councillors takes the time to consider an in-depth introduction to the how and why of what has been achieved, before too many decisions about the future are made. It’s important the next nine councillors unite for the good of Bendigo, that they embrace the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead, and that Bendigo is as well served by all its elected representatives as it deserves to be. twitter@peterkennedy23 pk@bendigopublishing.com
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THE journeys we take through life towards a better future can be complex, the thought though for us as a community of what that future may look like is much simpler. As a Dja Dja Wurrung person I have been taught that when travelling the landscape, I must take glimpses of where I have come from as I move forward, this allows me to have a memory of my return journey before I even begin to return home. I would see us as a community doing this to evaluate what we have achieved and ensure that we capture learnings for improvements. A significant learning for my people has been to consolidate our resilience to nurture family and culture. We do not always realise this, as the many minorities that make up a community as a whole, but it is something that we all share. As we develop as an Australian society we increasingly become more diverse, and those differences are what define us and give us greater capacity to achieve our goals. I have also been taught that when we are looking forward, how far do we actually look? I need to focus my vision to imagine what my children and their children will see. To have generational sight will ensure our survival and our ability to adapt as a vibrant and healthy community. What as a community can we do if we focused our sights upon four years from now? We would want our future generations to have a better life, but what does that mean as a modern people with all of the advantages we have today through technological advances. Technology may give us comforts and make us more competitive, but may not necessarily facilitate what we need as a collective of families to support each other. Our own personal family needs will always begin at home and be underpinned by the values we own and share and the health we may enjoy will also be influenced by our regional economy and the benefits that it can provide. As a people, our families are inseparable from the influences of our regional economy. We need to support the drivers of prosperity and ensure we share that benefit broadly within our communities. This is why these Stronger Regional Committees must work, this is why your voice must be heard. The Dja Dja Wurrung peoples as many Indigenous people do, have
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HE countdown to Bendigo Blues and Roots Music Festival number six continues. You’d have to think hard to come up with “ a more evocative name than Catfish Voodoo for a high energy, low-down boogie Chicago blues band. The Melbourne-based five-piece will be making their festival debut next month. Catfish Voodoo mix original material with their own take on early 1950s blues classics. Their 2015 album Live At Way Out West Blues Club captures their barrel house sound. Vocalist Julian James was in Bendigo last November. “I came as a punter to last year’s festival. The crowds are very appreciative. We’re really looking forward to playing there for the first time,” he said. Bendigonians will get three chances to see Catfish Voodoo at this year’s festival, including a prime-time afternoon slot in Rosalind Park on the Saturday. Kenta Hayashi is another festival firsttimer. The Japanese singer-songwriter takes the term one man band to a whole new level. He layers vocals, guitar, percussion, effects and electronic beats through a loop pedal, resulting in a fused blend of “psychedelic dub jazz”. Hayashi’s energy isn’t confined to the stage. His Bendigo stop-off will be one of 41 on the Australian leg of a world tour that has already taken in over 20 countries. Hayashi will play three times at the festival, including Saturday mid-evening at Rocks on Rosalind. A week before the festival, on Thursday, October, 28 the Ulumbarra Theatre hosts Aussie rock icon Tex Perkins. In Far From Folsom, multi-tasking rock ‘n’ roll outlaw Perkins once again visits the songs of Johnny Cash. An appropriate event for the Ulumbarra,
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tasks more easily. This includes activities at home, work or school or being out and about in the community. When your OT knows about your movement and strength in any particular activity, they can advise about how best to do something more easily and safely. They can also prescribe, devices to help you do the activities you want and need. They will also make sure you
can use the device in the best way to meet your needs, meaning you’ll receive a total solution and not just a product. OTs can develop a personal care support profile (including pressure care) to instruct direct care workers about how to safely support you and respect your preferences in your life. To find an occupational therapist in your community visit www.otaus.com.au.
Aidacare IT doesn’t matter if you’re bathing, sitting, sleeping or getting out and about – the range of Aspire rehabilitation and mobility equipment from Aidacare in Bridge Street has all your needs covered. Aidacare’s showroom has an extensive range of Aspire walkers, electric beds, patient lifters and slings, day chairs, bedside commodes, shower chairs and stools, wheelchairs, and mobile shower commodes and accessories. The Aspire Bathroom range consists of products manufactured to the highest standards, featuring advanced safety features and a
Noah’s Ark NOAH’S Ark are experts in early childhood development for children with disabilities and additional needs from newborns to eight years-of-age. The friendly team from Noah’s Ark Bendigo is supported by six occupational therapists as well as other specialised therapists. They aim to deliver the best therapy and education for your child. Michelle Kenny and Loretta Kingston-Brown team leaders at Bendigo commend their teams’ innovative, supportive and family centered approach to working with families to reach their goals. Occupational therapists from Noah’s Ark work with children and families to enhance participation and independence. They support families to acquire the skills they need to help their child develop. This can include everything from social skill development and toileting to play skills and sleep. Learn about how the Noah’s
Ark Bendigo team can assist your child’s needs or how they can help you access the National Disability Insurance Scheme. To find out more visit Noah’s Ark Bendigo at 10 Merino Court, East Bendigo or phone 1800 819 140. www.noahsarkinc.org.au
range of functions that make it the first choice for both home and institutional use. The Ottobock range of mobile shower commodes and accessories are designed and built to exacting standards. This low-maintenance range is highly regarded and is a reliable favourite of community carers and maintenance managers alike. If mobility is an issue Aspire’s extensive range of walkers and wheelchairs delivers solutions to meet he needs of the mobility impaired. Aspire walkers feature one of the largest walker ranges available for the Australian market – all featuring easy-to-fold mechanisms to facilitate storage and transportation. All models feature fully adjustable and latex-free handles, allowing for a comfortable grip, especially for those with arthritis. You’ll find all this and more at Aidacare, 51 Bridge Street, Bendigo, phone 5441 8213. www.aidacare.com.au
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Sharkey Mobility SHARKEY Mobility has been established for 18 years and is proud to be a locally owned and operated family business. Operating from their spacious showroom and workshop located in Kangaroo Flat, they pride themselves on delivering high level of customer service while working in partnership with
occupational therapists, nursing homes, hospitals and the general community throughout central Victoria and beyond. With a fully customised workshop for repairs or modifications and an extensive spare parts inventory you can be assured their after sales service will keep your mobility aid in good working order.
“We enjoy nothing more than giving people their freedom back and making daily tasks that little bit easier,” sales manager Kate McAdam said. “We have a huge range of walkers, wheelchairs, scooters, lift recliner chairs, daily living aids including those for the bedroom and bathroom. “We are more than happy
to spend the time needed, showing our products while you are having a no obligation free trial in our large showroom in Kangaroo Flat or in your own home”. See the Sharkey Mobility team in person at 73 Short Street Kangaroo Flat. Open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm, or Saturday 9am to noon. Phone 5447 1996.
La Trobe University LA TROBE University’s occupational therapy course has a long-standing reputation for producing quality graduates. The occupational therapy course at La Trobe University’s Bendigo campus is well established with many graduates teaching current students during their industry based placements. La Trobe offer a double degree (Bachelor of Applied Science and
Masters of Occupational Therapy Practice) and the graduate entry Masters of Occupational Therapy Practice, with both courses proving popular. Students benefit from state-ofthe-art facilities and quality teaching from academics who are leading researchers or clinicians. Small class sizes are a feature of the Bendigo course with innovative and contemporary teaching approaches used. According to Dr Carol McKinstry, La Trobe graduates are the best ambassadors for the course and it is rewarding to see their success in gaining employment in a variety of areas. The majority of La Trobe University’s occupational therapy students are from regional Victoria and a high proportion of graduates are now working in health services throughout Victoria. Having a masters qualification is currently the international gold standard for occupational therapy graduates, so La Trobe graduates can work globally if they choose.
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Bendigo Regional Occupational Therapy LYNNE Cooper of Bendigo Regional Occupational Therapy is celebrating 20 years in private practice. “During that time I have seen so many changes in my profession” she said. Occupational Therapy provides clients with disabilities, illness or health issues the opportunity to manage at home. There are many options available including special equipment, home alterations, safety items, and alternative strategies to manage everyday challenges
and prevent falls or injuries. “I work in nursing homes too. Having the correct pressure care mattress and bed is vital for some frail family members” Lynne said. “Some of my clients receive community care packages and can request my services to help them access vital equipment such as wheelchairs, beds, seating, pressure care items helping their carers to manage as well.” Wheelchairs with customised seating can make a life changing difference to a
disabled resident. Local doctors, care agencies and nursing staff all refer to Bendigo Regional Occupational Therapy where teamwork is standard. Occupational Therapy can make a significant difference and add to quality of everyday life. So why not give Lynne a call to see if she can assist you or a family member. Phone Lynne on 0438 591 063, email coopero@iinet.net.au or visit www.brot.com.au
OAPL Health & Mobility Centre OAPL Health & Mobility Centre in High Street, Golden Square stock a range of mobility aids, bariatric aids, crutches, chairs, scooters, bathroom aids, personal care items and specialised footwear and orthotics. Professional staff pride themselves on retailing products that customers can depend on for disability and rehabilitation equipment. OAPL’s many clients include occupational therapists, physiotherapists, hospitals,
Everyday Independence EVERYDAY Independence supports children, teenagers and adults living with disabilities to improve their independence in everyday life and tailors therapy to individual needs. They offer therapies as diverse as running social skills groups for children living with Autism to helping adults with a brain injury reconnect with their interests. They focus on understanding what is important to the people they work with to make a lasting difference. This person-centred practice is paramount at Everyday Independence, from the first phone call to each therapy session. As a registered provider of NDIS therapy services Everyday Independence has worked in the scheme for more than two years.
This means they can support you to bring your plan to life and reach your goals. Qualified occupational therapists offer skills in early intervention, environmental modifications and strengthening the capacity of all the people they work with. Their occupational therapists also work with other allied health professionals to ensure you get the most out of your NDIS plan. Phone 1300 179 131 today to discuss your needs and how they can support you to achieve outcomes that are important and meaningful to you. Everyday Independence, 157 St Aidans Road, Bendigo. www.everydayind.com.au
community health centres, nursing homes, retirement villages, personal carers as well as the public. Their experienced staff can talk you through their extensive range of products and help you choose the right equipment to meet your needs. OAPL stock a large range of daily living aids which are specifically designed to make dayto-day life easier. They also stock a huge range of mobility aids: wheelchairs and electric wheelchairs, electric scooters, walking frames, walking sticks, crutches, four point walking sticks and ‘pick up’ walking frames. For orthotics and prosthetics Bendigo OAPL Health and Mobility Centre have it all – including qualified orthotists and prosthetists on staff to help you with orthoses (braces), corsets and prostheses (artificial limbs). OAPL Health & Mobility Centre, open Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm 401 to 405 High Street, Golden Square. Phone 5441 4333. Keeping central Victoria mobile and independent.
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MEMBERS of the Bendigo Legion Angling Club are heading to Dartmouth Dam in the Great Alpine National Park, east of Albury this weekend. With Dartmouth water levels remaining relatively stable during the past 12 months between 60 and 70 per cent, members will be hoping to repeat last year’s effort, where the majority of anglers achieved some success. Last year good numbers of brown trout where taken on the surface and off downriggers with a variety of lures and bait presentations. Trolled mudeyes and scrub-worms are normally consistent fish takers especially when trolled behind cowbells or Fordfenders. While the ever popular Tassie Devil winged lure still accounts for more than its fair share of fish. In 2015 I landed all my better fish at Dartmouth off the surface with the extra large 26 gram, 80 millimetre Tassie Devil. This larger lure emits a strong pulsating action through your fishing rod compared to
the standard 13 gram Tassie Devil. Recent rainfall has also resulted in a resurgence in fish stockings in many of the lakes to the west and south of Bendigo with Lake Tullaroop near Maryborough receiving 30,000 rainbow and brown trout and Lake Tooliorook near Lismore receiving 8000 trout. A soon to be completed 10,000 megalitre water transfer from Rocklands Reservoir to Toolondo should also prove beneficial to anglers willing to travel with a release of 7000 yearling brown trout under way. Closer to home record September rains caused the last minute cancelation of Round 6 of the Central Vic Lure Casters Competition Super Series scheduled for Cairn Curran in mid September due to rapidly rising water levels. Hopefully, it won’t be a repeat scenario this weekend when a rescheduled Round 6 gets under way at Lake Eppalock on Saturday, October 15 followed by Round 7 on Sunday. Registration from 3pm today at the
Lake Eppalock Holiday Park or see their Facebook page for further details. Also if weather permits Sunday will be an ideal opportunity to enjoy Australia’s first national Gone Fishing Day coinciding with The North Central Catchment Management Authority’s carp fishing competition between noon and 3pm, on the Campaspe River between Axedale and Echuca. Last year some 300 anglers attended and enjoyed themselves while further reducing the impact of carp on our waterways. It doesn’t even matter if you haven’t fished before as Gone Fishing Day is for everyone and even the need for a fishing licence for mum and dad is waived for the day. However, all other fishing regulations apply. You’ll find registration and judging sites along the Campase River at Axedale River Reserve, off William Street, Ayson’s Reserve Elmore, the Strathallan Community Hall and Echuca Lions Park in Ogilvie Avenue. – Nick Atyeo
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WELL here we are a month into trout season and we are all still waiting for the weather to calm, the rains to ease and the waters to settle and clear. Usually early season on the rivers can be challenging but we would also usually have to local reservoirs to fish as a fall back option. However, the near record rains of late have left them very discoloured which is never ideal for trout fishing… not that we are complaining. The overflowing reservoirs and lakes of central Victoria will fish well once they settle and clear. Also Fisheries Victoria is in the process of a massive restocking program which will boost chances of angling success into the future. Locally those that have ventured out looking for alternatives to trout have done well on yellow-belly at Lake Eppalock. The yellow-belly have been in close to the banks and are typically found around rocks and snags. Target them with large woolly bugger patterns. There have also been reports of occasional trout caught at
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Saturday, October 15 Dance: Spring Gully Hall from 8pm to midnight. Music by Bitz ‘N’ Pieces dance band. Good program. Prizes and raffle. $9 admission. Home cooked supper. Details: 5444 2953. Social Dance: Greater Bendigo Danceland. St Andrew’s Uniting Church Hall, Myers Street. 8pm. Supper, lucky door and raffle. $8 per person. Details 5443 5380. Sisters in Song concert: 2pm St Andrews Uniting Church, 26 Myers Street, afternoon tea provided. gotix. com.au or 5434 6100 or at The Capital, View Street, Bendigo. Arnold Street Gallery : Opening – Fact or Fantasy by Rachael O’Dwyer. 2pm. Drinks and nibbles. To October 29. 189 Arnold Street, North Bendigo.
Anyway, we regrouped and headed off to chat. A week later I discovered Mrs K and my brother had freelanced off and gone to another dealer and had all-but chosen the quad. It was nowhere near the specs we had been looking at, but the clever sales assistant at the second store had worked out exactly what Mrs K had wanted all along. Something a bit smaller. Mrs K agreed no way was the first salesman going to clinch the sale anyway because she didn’t like him, but she had chosen her ATV and I was sent off to spend the money.
The salesman seemed to think I needed convincing, but I knew better than to argue with Mrs K’s choice. So, if you come by our place, keep an eye out for one of us scooting around rounding up sheep, horses, rams, Zip the useless kelpie or just each other. It’s pretty addictive once you get on board, but it’s pretty easy to see how you can get into trouble if you’re not careful. For that reason I’ll just take it easy, and dream of buying that big motorbike and heading across the country... or I could just take the quad up the back paddock. - Steve Kendall Twitter: @stevekendall1
Community Garden open day: Energetic Street, Long Gully, 11am until 3pm. Barbecue, children’s activities including a jumping castle. Gardening information sessions. Spring Fair at the Old Church on the Hill: The site is home to a community garden, feast space and kitchen, recreation hall, and the old church itself. 36 Russell Street, Quarry Hill. Have fun from 10am until 3pm. Woodvale Bush Market: Woodvale Community Hall, 34 Dalys Road, Woodvale. 8am to 1pm, stall holders
7am. Stalls $20. Details: 5446 7802. Supporting the Woodvale Fire Brigade and Community Hall Saturday and Sunday Goldfields Quilters Biennial Exhibition: Saturday 10am until 5pm and Sunday 10am until 4pm, St Mary’s Hall, cnr Hargreaves and Lyttleton streets, Castlemaine. $7. Details: 0448 049 330. Sunday, October 16 Bendigo Family History Group: 1.30pm in the meeting room at the Bendigo Railway Institute, Mitchell Street. Topic will be the Catholic archives, what they cover and records available for reference. Bendigo and Central Goldfields Bush Poets: Free concert 2pm until 5pm. Meals from noon. The Newmarket Hotel, Corner of Nolan Street and Charleston Road. Aussie entertainment, poets, fun and music. Walk up bush poets and songsters welcome. Details: 5441 5121. Thursday, October 20 CWA Kangaroo Flat: 1.30pm at Uniting Church Hall, Church Street, Kangaroo Flat. AGM with guest speaker Bendigo northern group president Sue Rich. Details 5441 7174. Axedale Retreat & Day Spa: A free health information night at 7pm discussing kineseology. We will be offering free health information nights on the third Thursday of each month. Bookings essential to info@aligninghealth.com.au
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T is fair to say that Albert Ernest Richardson, the engine driver whose family and life I have been sketching out in the past number of weeks, had steam power running through his veins. As mentioned Richardson became a qualified engine driver in the practical sense by the training that he did at the South New Moon Mine just beyond Eaglehawk. He had ridden his bicycle from Long Gully to the mine for the night shift to gain the necessary experience. Additionally Richardson also attended the Bendigo School of Mines night school classes in order to fulfill the theoretical requirements of operating steam machinery. Richardson began his winding driver career at the New Don Mine, followed by the North Nell Gwynne, Central Nell Gwynne and the Tooleen Mine. With the complete demise of mining in the post World War II era, the number of operating mines became just a handful, with the Central Deborah being the second last, a fortnight later the last miners were paid off at the North Deborah Gold Mine at the close of 1954. There were still a number of Bendigo industries which
used steam power in that period and they by law had to employ a qualified engine driver to supervise the steam generation by means of their boilers. Richardson found employment at Ashman’s Dry Cleaners, their steam pressing operations were carried out at the corner of McCrae and Chapel streets, that building was the former Hunter Brewery. At the rear of the Ashman’s building at Chapel Street in the late 1950s one could observe the plumes of exhaust steam coming from an outlet above the roof line, just opposite St Kilians. John Brown knitwear factory also required a qualified boiler attendant and Richardson was employed there for many years. The new John Brown factory was built on top of a mine tailings heap facing both Marong and Eaglehawk roads, today the facility is occupied by Spotlight and a variety of other commercial outlets. In its day the John Brown factory was a significant employer particularly of women, who numbered almost 600. The building was constructed in 1955 and at a later date Albert Richardson joined
DEDICATED: Albert Ernest Richardson. the staff as a qualified engine driver and boiler attendant. The location of the John Brown factory adjacent to the rich Victoria Hill mining diggings was something not lost on Albert. His passion about the Bendigo mines and their amazing steam powered machinery was still dear to his heart, he mused while attending the steam powered machinery and the boiler at John Brown how he might record something of this glorious past as seen and experienced by him. There were plenty of reminders nearby his workplace of the machinery that once operated in the area, facing
Eaglehawk Road were the foundations for the vertical winding machine that helped to operate the Little 180 Mine. The rusting poppet head over the Central Nell Gwynne Mine shaft was in its elevated position a real landmark to the west of John Brown’s factory. On Victoria Hill itself there were a significant number of brick foundations of the various mines that had operated in that area. Also on Victoria Hill was the 20 head crushing battery variously called the Bendigo Crushing Company, the Little 180 Battery and the 20 head New Chum Syncline Battery. Albert Richardson was a dedicated trade unionist and was very actively involved in the Bendigo Trades Hall Council. He was a delegate of the Federated Engine Drivers’ and Firemen’s Association. For 12 years he was the secretary of the Trades Hall at a time when there were two factions left and right wing and to borrow a hackneyed phrase, “never the twain shall meet”. The situation between the factions for control of the Trades Hall became so intense that there were lockouts and the police became involved.
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HALF PRICE SALE OCT 10th - 31st ST Peter's Op Shop, Railway Place, Elmore. Ph 0407 181 992.
SATURDAY 15th October at 8pm and Sunday 16th October at 5pm at Old Fire Station, View Street, Bendigo. Tickets at door adults $18 concession $14. Information tel 0434 693 614 or 0422 502 845.
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FROM THE BIBLE ROMANS 13:9,10 The commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not murder, Do not steal, Do not covet, or any other commandment, are summed up in this one rule: “Love your neighbour as yourself”.
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Southern Gateway Christian Church CHURCH SERVICE 10am Sunday, Y Community Hall (opposite Aldi Kangaroo Flat) Preacher:
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OPEN DAY Saturday October 15th, 11am - 3pm Energetic Street, Long Gully Proudly supported by Bunnings Epsom, Fitzpatrick’s Hardware and Long Gully IGA
Expression of Interest: Cartage and Disposal of Scrap Asphalt Materials 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. Boral Asphalt seeks the transportation/cartage of asphalt material that has been profiled from asphalt construction works in the Bendigo region. The product that is carted from site will either be required to be disposed of or transported to a Boral designated site for unloading. To undertake this work a Tandem Tipper/Truck and Trailer or similar will be required. Additionally, the trucks must be fitted with operational: reversing cameras and beepers, tarps (operated from ground level), amber flashing beacons and a park brake door alarm. The work is expected to continue over 12 months, commencing in the coming weeks and may require after hours and weekend shifts.
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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 9am-noon. 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 4pm4.45pm. (In the arcade near CafÊ 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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MARKETING CO-ORDINATOR Moira Mac’s Poultry is seeking a marketing co-ordinator who can work in Bendigo. Key responsibilities are as follows: • Co-ordinate marketing projects and activities overseas • Co-ordinate company events • Internal and external marketing communications • Assisting with driving social media presence • General administrative support Skills and Experience: • Event co-ordinator experience • Experience working in company events • Capacity to work in a team with positive attitude • Knowledge about event management in other countries • Relevant qualification in marketing or event management If you are interested in ths position, simply send your resume and cover letter to moiramachr@gmail.com
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BATHROOM RENOVATIONS Complete bathroom makeovers & alterations. 34 yrs exp by qual tradesman. Servicing Bendigo - Castlemaine & surrounding districts. FREE Quote phone Rod Cox 0419 267 672 or 4406 6019.
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WEEDING
Will weed gardens, $25.00 per/hour Reliable service. Phone Jim 0431 304 727
WINDOW CLEANING SERVICE Great quality great price all Sam 0400 655 492. for a quote today.
$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
To advertise in this section please call
1300 558 385
PLASTERER EXPERIENCED LOCAL PLASTERER
Rates from $35p/h Pensioner 10% Disc. • Holes Patched • Renovations • Painting
PJ TAYLOR
5446 1422 0448 713 499
AIR CONDITIONING
BATHROOMS & KITCHENS
McCabes & HOME IMPROVEMENTS
0417 511 159
Shed 3/37 Collins St Kangaroo Flat mccabeskitchenandbathrooms@gmail.com MEMBER
G LACIAL R EFRIGERATION & A IR C ONDITIONING
AIR CONDITIONING
• 1.7 Tonne Mini Digger on Trailer • 900, 450, 300mm Buckets Plus Ripper • Post Hole Auger 300 & 450mm available • 5 Tonne Excavator Available for Hire with Rock Breaker • Dry & Wet Hire Available • 7 Days - Mon-Sun
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Bonaire Summer Breeze... from $1069.00 Bonaire Integra ................. from $1465.00 Braemar LCS SuperCool... from $1269.00 Expert Installation, Pick-Up or Delivery Available
Melton | Albury | Bendigo | Werribee | Dandenong
Ph: 5444 4677
Ph 0429 171 697
1300 558 385
Call Ron 0438 569 385
• 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
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BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING
• For dry hire • With or without operator • Short or long term • Delivery can be arranged
Matt” A “ Excavations and Landscaping
ADDED TO THE FLEET: BOBCAT/SKIDSTEER
5447 7823 or 0431 609 423
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718 Strathfieldsaye Road, Strathfieldsaye
Phone Ron on
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Ph: Glenn or Donna
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200 - 600mm diameter
BEAT THE SUMMER HEAT
TV Tuning from $40 • Servicing Bendigo & Surrounds
Trenching, Rotary Hoeing, Post Holes, Levelling 4 in one bucket,Tipper Hire.
Backhoe Trenching Post Hole Borer
0412 180 462
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Refrigeration, Evaporative Cooler and Airconditioning service, repairs + installation for domestic or commercial
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• Quality + trust in the outcome • Passion to create • Pride in our craftmanship • 25 years building experience
BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING
Haier Wall Split Inverters 2.5kW Bedroom .......................... $700.00 3.5kW Small Living Room ........... $750.00 5.0kW Living Room ..................... $950.00 7.0kW Large Living Room ......... $1200.00 8.0kW Open Plan Area .............. $1500.00
BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING
KITCHEN, BATHROOMS
ABN: 62 094 744 216
Site clearings, driveways, landscaping & rubbish removed. Ph 0408 369 478.
Lawn Mowing, Whipper Snipping
1300 558 385
Excavator, Tipper & Bobcat
GARDAM E X C AVA T I O N
0418 508 993
Licenced drainer 31741
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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Services Offered BUILDERS
ELECTRICIANS
GARDEN SERVICES
Electrical Installations
DBM-1122 DB-U-28169
Over 40 Years Service
I promise you a reliable & professional service at an affordable price
SOUTHERN CROSS RESTUMPING
Phone: 0417 329 802
Ph: 0400 319 094 A: PO Box 304, Eaglehawk 3556 E: townsmith@bigpond.com
ELECTRICIAN
Building Permits Arranged + 20 Years Experience
CARPENTERS TEMPLETON’S CARPENTRY and MAINTENANCE Local renovation specialist For a free quote call Tyson on 0403 247 671
• Renovations • Pergolas • Carports • Kitchens • General Maintenance • Repairs • Decks • Bathrooms • Painting • Plastering • Retaining Walls
REC 4085
Geoff Williams
GREG SMITH
Jack Hando 0467 642 504 Carports Concreting Renovations Decks & Verandahs
Tiling Retaining Walls General Handyman Fix Ups
CLEANING SERVICES Quality Cleaning Services Serving Bendigo for 20 Years
• CARPET CLEANING • OFFICE CLEANING • BUILDERS CLEANS • DOMESTIC CLEANING
GARDENING AND LANDSCAPING Gary Reid 0422 854 620 Qualified Horticulturalist www.gameongardening.com.au
GLASS / WINDOWS
electrical
PROMPT SERVICE • FREE QUOTES • CALL TOM
0417 095 544
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> Shower Screens > Security Doors > Fly-Screens > Glass Balustrading > Glass Splashbacks > Mirrors
Ph: 0420 427 283 Email: instyledoorsandscreens@gmail.com
HANDYMAN SERVICES
Ashley’s Handyman Service Lawn and Garden Maintenance Small Home Maintenance Jobs Painting etc. All enquiries welcome: 0427 096 404
Safety Inspections 5 & 10yr Inspections Scheduled Servicing Breakdown Service Repairs & parts Available Servicing Central Victoria www.ssteaccess.com.au
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• 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 •
REMOVALS Local • Interstate • House Cleaning • Pre-pack Storage • EFTPOS • No job too big or too small
No obligation quote: 0477 22 77 00
COMPUTERS
Phone: 5435 3148 or 0407 349 372 Bendigo
GARDEN SERVICES
4 Sea Seasons Garden Care • Hedges Trimmed & Shaped • Lawn Mowing • Edges Trimmed • Clippings Caught & Removed • Pruning of Roses & Fruit Trees • Ride on Mowing • Weeding & Spraying • Yard Clean Ups • Planting & Mulching
25 YEARS EXPERIENCE Ph 0429 002 678
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on call computer maintenance • Systems built • Repairs and upgrades • Network and internet connections • Virus and Spyware removal
Jeoff Milne 5447 2476 Mob 0425 728 336
Can’t afford to retile your kitchen, bathroom, wall tiles or splashback? We can bring those ugly coloured old tiles back to life with no mess. Choose your colour to suit.
Call 0475 428 063
BENBOW AND SCOTT PAIN TERS + DEC ORATORS
Combined 62 years experience All types of work • Competitive Pricing
0419 891 508
• 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
YOUR FRIENDLY, PROFESSIONAL AND QUALITY PAINTER FOR ALL TYPES OF PAINTING OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE FOR A FREE, NO OBLIGATION QUOTE, CALL TROY ON 0418 844 590 OR EMAIL T_EYOUNG@BIGPOND.NET.AU
Central Victoria 13 11 98
HOME MAINTENANCE
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Suite B 175 Lyttleton Tce, Bendigo greyarmybendigo@bigpond.com
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• Home Maintenance • After Build Cleaning • Office Cleaning • Window Cleaning • Lawn Maintenance • Crime Scene Cleaning • Emergency Cleaning
Call David/Bronwyn
Painter & Decorator
0418 506 188
• Carpet Cleaning • Floor Polishing • Rug, Mattress, Upholstery Cleaning • Tile & Grout Cleaning • Pressure Cleaning • Roof Cleaning • End of Lease
(Shower, hand basin, toilet etc)
Suitable for • Renovations • Parties/Weddings • Sporting events and many more
PAINTERS / DECORATORS
aglowelectrical@hotmail.com • REC 20664
ENGINEERING
MOBILE BATHROOM FOR HIRE
0438 083 139 www.bettabathroomhire.com.au
0418 507 709RECA/H 5448 3333 7821
C CARPENTRY & M MAINTENANCE TRADE QUALIFIED CARPENTER
ARE YOU RENOVATING?
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MOBILE BATHROOMS
NO JOB TOO SMALL
• Carpentry • Tiling • Painting • Plastering • Pergolas • Decks
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
CALL PETER 0409 422 271 Email: bhmpeter@hotmail.com
PEST CONTROL
LANDSCAPING PAVING & LANDSCAPING by Phil Carman Paving & concreting Pool landscaping Retaining walls & fencing Decking and Outdoor living areas Lawn installation & watering systems Kanga light digging
Formally “Spider Sprayers”
PH: 0418 822 911 LANDSCAPING
• Qualified tradesmen • Landscaping • Commercial and residential property maintenance
Specialising in Landscape construction Stuart Erwin 0407 667 900 Cameron Rogister 0411 956 937
PLUMBERS
Peter Carr Plumbing & Gasfitting Pty. Ltd.
License No. 32710
A friendly, reliable, local plumbing team fully qualified in all aspects of plumbing
544 33 999 4 Nolan Street, Bendigo
36 • CLASSIFIEDS
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Services Offered PLUMBERS
Don Andrea Plumbing Established over 35 years General Plumbing & Maintenance Gas Fitting Blocked Drains Hot Water Services
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 www.dunstoneplumbing.com.au office@dunstonebros.com.au
JLC PLUMBING & GAS
SPECIALISING IN: GENERAL PLUMBING & MAINTENANCE RENTAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE GAS FITTING AND GENERAL PLUMBING SERVICING & MAINTENANCE HOT WATER SERVICE GASREPAIR FITTING&AND REPLACEMENT SERVICING BLOCKED DRAINS HOT WATER SERVICE RENOVATIONS AND INSTALLATIONS BLOCKED DRAINS 24 HOUR SERVICE RENOVATIONS AND INSTALLATIONS 24 HOUR SERVICE
ROOFING & GUTTERING Jason Charles 0448 324 126 Jason Charles 0448 324 126 Lic No: 50975
POST HOLE BORING
PUMP SERVICES
Bendigo
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t Yard clean ups t Whitegoods t DomesƟc t Builders t Renovators t Commercial
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AERO wallker Infiinity exc cond $80 . Ph 5447 7050 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. BEDHEADS timber 3 different designs, excellent condition $30 to $50 Ph 5439 5423. BED, Queen I/S mattress, with spring base, VGC $350 Ph 5444 4515 BEDSSPREAD Q size beige $30 text 0467 175 206.
BIKE mountain ladies front spring $90 $90 Phone 5449 7128
BIKE rack Pacific A frame (holds 2 bikes) new, $80 was $120 5447 2959 BOOK Shelves, as new, 1400H, 945W, $45 Ph 5444 4515. BOWLING ball ladies 10lb, left handed with bag $95 0419 140 990 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. BROWNBUILT 5 shelves 2200 H X 460 D X 900 W $100 Ph 5442 5552
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 mattress exc cond $70 Phone 0438 570 426. CASSEROLE with lid, pottery large $35 text 0467 175 206. CHAINSAW Husqvarna 135E, $400 Phone 5447 9161. CHAIRS, 6 only Victorian, VGC $350 Ph 5444 4515.
DOG kennel medium $30 Ph 0409 175 052. DOONA cover, tapestry double size $20 Ph 0437 567 073 DRESSING table great condition $35 Ph 0447 232 986 DRESSING table, white with att.mirror & 2 bedside tables with drawers GC $99 Ph 5447 4835 EASY Cook original turbo oven complete, exc con $40 ono Ph 5447 8573. ELECTRIC lift recliner chair with remote control, with 2 pockets. vgc, $650 ono 0419 140 990
CHEF'S jacket large vgc $25 Ph 0466 269 948 leave message
FILING cabinet 3 drawer, EC $60 Ph 5442 5552
COFFEE table $15 Phone 5448 3113
GIVING & LIVING OP SHOP
1960'S Vinyl lounge suite $50 Ph 0401 203 818
DARCY Doyle "No Ball" 3 plates, boxed with cert's $90 Ph 0447 310 559.
BRIDGE Chairs x 4 $40 Ph 0401 203 818
DECK chair $10 Phone 5448 3113
Fill a supermarket bag clothing only $5. Giving & Living Op Shop 75 Beischer Street Bendigo. Mon 17th to Sat 22nd Oct.
TREE LOPPING · Tree Removal & Pruning · Green Waste & Stump Removal · Tower/Chipper/Bobcat /Tipper · Over 15 Years Experience · We Travel Anywhere · Free Quotes · Fully Insured www.juddstreesolutions.com.au
SMITHS Quality tree and Stump Removal
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Tree Maintenance • Stump Mulching Hire Travel Tower • Tree Pruning and Stump Grinding • Tip Truck & Woodchipper Hire • Free Quotes (no job too BIG or SMALL for the Smith Family team)
David Smith 0427 506 160 e: dsmith.trees@gmail.com
1300 558 385
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WINDOW REPLACEMENT WINDOW SOLUTIONS
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
V I C T O R I A
Window Replacement Specialists All areas free quotes • All types of windows and doors Fully insured • 7 year guarantee
All products made to order
Timber windows • Aluminium windows Bi-fold windows • Bi-fold doors • Sliding doors Stacker doors • Double glazed • Insurance work
Call Marcus on 0437 365 100 windowsolutions@taylorcorp.com.au www.windowsolutionsvictoria.com.au
www.naturalstoneconstruction.com.au
For Sale Local Classifieds DINING table, extendable timber with 5 chairs, GC $100 ph 0423 972 753.
For Best Price Phone Jack Direct
0409 289 700 5428 9312
TREE LOPPING
(5 LINE MINIMUM)
CANE Commode Chair $20 Ph 0401 203 818
AAA TREE LOPPING • Pensioners (Disc) • Full Insurance • (Prompt) Same Day Service
1300 558 385
1300 558 385
37-39 View Street, Bendigo classifieds@bendigopublishing.com
BIKE rack H Reese lug etc new $80 was $128. Phone 5447 2959
Price includes colour, scanning of images and clip art etc.
Free for sale ads: 5pm Wednesday Real Estate ads: 5pm Wednesday All other ads: 2pm Thursday
“Get the job done right the first time!”
2 MATCHING 2 seater grey leather sofas exc cond $800 for pair Phone 0427 382 216.
$7.40
per cm/col
Classifieds Deadlines
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BIKE carrier holds 4 bikes, $70 Ph 0466 269 948 leave message
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Mobile 0418 510 217 Email bjabel@impulse.net.au
BIKE mountain mens sprung frame 18 speed $90 Ph 5449 7128
* Fully Insured
0427 319 923
RUBBISH REMOVAL
TREE LOPPING
Ph Paul 5439 3835 or 0428 395 429
bendigopumps@gmail.com
0423 402 474
STUDENT desk 4 ft x 2 ft, 3 drawers with keys beige colour $50 ono 0419 140 990
Reduce Fire Risk Spouts Vacuumed Spotlessly Pensioner Discounts Water Tanks Cleaned
SALES • SERVICE • REPAIRS
Green Waste Green Waste Special
200 UP TO 900 • 6 TON EXCAVATOR BOBCAT & TIPPER • 7 DAY SERVICE
CV Industrial Vacuum Services
Electric
7 Days a Week
POST & PIER HOLES
SPOUT CLEANING
Pumps& Motors
No job too small or too big
Specialising in
SPOUT CLEANING
For Sale Local Classifieds FIREWOOD
End of season sale Top quality A Grade Redgum, Split Dry $145 M delivered, Special 5 metres $550; 10 Metres $1050; 15 metres $1,500 Gray & Yellow Box, kindling also available. .Ph 0437 120 009
FIREWOOD
Red's Redgum firewood $120p/m. Pick Up or Delivery $145 Open 24/7. Phone 0427 353 939 FLUORESCENT strip light 7 for $35 Ph 5446 1310 BOOK Shelves, as new, 1770H, 1200W, $50 Ph 5444 4515. FOLDING table seats 6 $25 Phone 5448 3113 FRENCH doors x 6, painted wooden, glass paned, 1945 mmH X 645W $60 Ph 0435 641 215 GERMAN Gotha steel frame steck pianola piano ex cond matching roll cupboard with 85 rolls & piano stool, plus Boss chromatic digital tuner & player piano books $3,000 0427 382 216.
GIRLS Day Out quilt patterns complete set, new $40 Ph 0447 310 559.
KAYAK, 2 seater, 2 paddles, EC $500 Ph 5449 6683 KIDS basketball hoop on stand $10 Ph 0447 232 986
GIRTON girls uniform junior size 6 (prep 1,2) summer dress & winter woollen tunic $70 for both 0408 302 134
KITCHEN dresser 6ft x 3ft $65 Ph 5446 1310
GLASS refrigerated display cabinet, GC $100 Phone 0438 196 283
KITCHEN setting square extension 4 chairs $90 Ph 0409 175 052.
GRASS slasher 8hp, $90 needs work Ph 0409 202 233.
LACE & Grace tea party complete set, as new $40 Ph 0447 310 559.
GREENFIELD lawn mower $100 Ph 0409 202 233.
LARGE bird stand $55 6676.
HAY & STRAW Rolls & Little Squares. Delivery available Maiden Gully Ph 0438 373 291 HORN sewing cabinet with air lifter, plus Janome sewing machine $350 vgc Ph 5443 0538 HORNE sewing/overlocker cabinet walnut $100 Ph 0409 175 052. IRIS GARDEN Open Now Peak bloom from 22nd Oct 155 Booth Rd, Woodvale 5446 7060
cage with Ph 5470
LUCERNE HAY Rolls $140 each Ph 0419 382 273 MOUNTAIN bike GC $30 Ph 5447 8573. NEW Gal, 50x25x2.5x8 meters long, $25 length Ph 0438 196 283 N E W T u b e , 25x25x2.5x6.5 metres long, $15 length Ph 0438 196 283 NEW Table pick $300
York Ash Dining and Chairs x8, GC, up Maiden Gully Ph 0409 958 684
OFFICE photocopier Kyocera, exc cond $300 Phone 5447 0663 or 0429 954 308
PIANO full iron frame under damper, Gors Kallmann, $985.Phone 5447 0663 or 0429 954 308
PLANTER boxes large $45 pair Ph 5446 1310
ROBOTIC auto vacuum cleaner $95 Ph 5449 7128
ROUND kitchen table & 4 chairs black/chrome $30 Ph 0466 269 948
SIEVED TOP SOIL
With Manure $35 per/m delivered local 3m minimum. 6m & 10m avail. Bobcat & Excavator to hire. Ph 5446 7105 or 0428 507 846
NEW timber post, 4x4 3 metres long, 7 for $100 Ph 0438 196 283
TOP SOIL Lawn soil $35 p/m Garden Soil $45 p/m, includes local delivery 4, 6 and 10m avail. Garden rocks also avail. Phone 0418 306 548 or 0428 100 770
TRAMPLINE, GC $20 Ph 5449 6683
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For Sale Local Classifieds Cat Enclosures
TV cabinet, large corner with 2 glass doors, exc cond $150 ph 0423 972 753.
A fun, safe way for your cat to enjoy the outdoors. Free quotes to suit your budget.
VEST Suzanne Grae, black, small brand new $30 Ph 0437 567 073
Call Jim 0429 866 630 www.byers.net.au
VICTA lawnmower with catcher, $70 Ph 0409 202 233. VINVYL bride doll still in box $10 Ph 0447 232 986
VIVITAR universal video converter vgc $65 Ph 5447 8573.
WOODEN folding chairs X 2 $ 5 each Phone 0476 077 570 YUKKAS $10 Ph 0498 936 147
GARAGE SALES
88 COMMERCIAL ROAD TARNAGULLA 9am - 3pm Sat camping gear, water pump, generator, furniture, lots more.
TRASH & TREASURE at Woodvale Hall, 6 minutes north of Eaglehawk. Last year, 50 sites. Displays, CFA Demos,Vintage Cars & Rods Band, BBQ, Pancakes, 8am-1pm Saturday 15th October
STRATHFIELDSAYE RD EPPALOCK SAT & Sun October 15 16th signs out 8am -4pm. Tools, farm equip, household goods, plants, furn & more.For list email
View containers at:
51 Ryalls Lane, Strathfieldsaye. • Ph 5439 5512 • Mob 0409 957 014
LIVESTOCK PUREBRED American bulldog pups 7 weeks o l d , w o r m e d microchipped, vacc, vet checked, $850 each. 95600006091226; 95600006102236; 956000006039343. Ph 0498 133 590.
BUDGIES, nice colours, $15 each Phone 0407 856 989
WANTED to buy old batteries, car radiators, copper, brass & alloys. No texts. Ph 5446 1191 or 0447 744 043 OLD woodworking tools, planes and books etc for collector/user Ph 0418 510 727. RIDE on mowers dead or alive 2005 model onwards, ride on mower engines overhead valve Ph 0408 427 451 WANTED older model 1980 onwards car 4 cyl manual with RWC Ph 0428 515 689. WANTED to Buy Caravans up to $2000 cash. Buying complete annex' up to $200 & carvan parts Ph 0403 565 134
Classifieds 1300 558 385
LOST AND FOUND LOST Pommie X 16 y/o deaf and nearly blind. Missing from Golden Square area. Very special to an intellectually disabled person. Any information please call Alan on 0400 382 383 or 5441 84528. Reward offered fro safe return.
Boarding Kennel & Cattery
CARAVANS WANTED We buy and consign Repairs & servicing Bendigo Caravan Centre 164 Midland Hwy EPSOM Ph 5448 4800
AUTO
ADOPT-A-PET OPT A Neutered Male, 5 Years 3 months
Buddy is energetic, very playful and loves to play fetch. As a working breed dog, he has a loyal nature and would love to spend lots of time with his new active family. Buddy will need be walked at least once per day and needs a home with secure fencing to keep him safe. Buddy may be happy living with a friendly desexed female dog.
We have several lovely rabbits waiting for their fur-ever homes. Rabbits are lovable, inquisitive creatures that make wonderful companions. They are full of personality, each with their own special traits and quirks. All rabbits adopted from the RSPCA will be vaccinated, microchipped and desexed. If you are looking We have several rab bits for a cute and cuddly new member of your to choose from family, please come in and meet them!
LOST YOUR DOG OR CAT?
THE RSPCA IS THE POUND FOR THE BENDIGO CITY COUNCIL.
5441 2209 Piper Lane, East Bendigo
Mon-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun & Pub Hols 10am-12pm www.rspcavic.org.au
We are in desperate need of bedding and newspapers, any donations are extremely appreciated!
HOLDEN Barina sedan 2009 with sunroof, auto, 74,880klms, rego expires Jan 2017, XKD922, serviced reg, well maintained and in good cond. $7,300 ono. Ph 0423 067 772. HYUNDAI hatch 1999 man, no rego, Vin no KMHUDIINPXU480527 runs well, CD player, $350 ono Ph 0447 735 798
NISSAN Tiida 2006 auto, 5 door hatchback, UKM944, RWC & 12 months reg, $7,500 Ph 0497 426 114
Muckleford School Road, Muckleford 3451 Open 8:30am - 12pm & 4pm - 6pm Ph: (03) 5472 4698 • Mob: 0428 882 411 E: info@jeralee.com.au • www.jeralee.com.au
37-39 View Street, Bendigo classifieds@bendigopublishing.com 1300 558 385
FORD Focus '09, Diesel auto sedan. sports dual clutch, Low kms, Immaculate cond, deceased estate. RWC, XDG-914, 11months reg. $10,500 Phone 0407 258 690
2003 Jayco Freedom, dble bed, annexe, air cond/heater, near new battery pack. Reg 09/17 vgc $16,950 ono Ph 0408 417 721
LIVESTOCK
Buddy
WANTED to buy double bed and base in exc cond Ph 0449 655 045
2013 18ft family van bunks, battery pack, outdoor shower, roll out awning full annexe ex cond $36,900 0419 886 637
Containers can be custom fitted with shelves, benches, windows, side doors, electricity, insulation & air-conditioning.
Kelpie Mix
WANTED TO BUY
2013 Ford Territory TS white, V6 turbo diesel, 7 seater, side steps, tow bar, new tyres, cruise, 55,830 klms, 1AG5KS, $26,990 Ph 0407 475 599.
to suit all yourr needs!
FORLE SA
AUTO
CARS WANTED
STACER 3m alum plus trailer, exc cond new 8hp Mercury, reg'd, $3,800 ono Ph 0434 511 606
Containers
downsizesale@bigpond.com
6 WOLSTENCROFT STREET FLORA HILL SAT 8am - 2pm. Moving sale, odds & ends.
AUTO
CARAVANS & TRAILERS
2013 Hilux 4 x 2 dual cab, 2.7lt petrol, man, 47,000 klms, RWC immac 1FN8YT, $ 2 0 , 0 0 0 o n o 0408585835.
FORD Focus 09, auto sedan, immaculate cond, just serviced, 75,000 klms, rego 01/17, XEX947, $10,000 Phone 0413 361 550.
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For Sale Local Classifieds
BOATS
Store Well with Stilwell
WEEROONA uniforms Yr 7 & 8, 9 pieces inc jumper $90 the lot Ph 0439 016 370. WOMENS jacket Maggi T, size 18, red $15 text 0467 175 206.
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KIA WARRANTY Kia Sportage 2010 wagon, dark grey, auto, air-cond, power steer, CD player & Ipod connectivity, towbar, new battery & tyres, regularly serviced, 85,600 klms, reg'd to 01/17, XRH-953, exc cond $13,000. Local car to be sold with balance of Kia manufacturers warranty (3 years). and RWC. Ph 0459 787 080.
Clean, Moderate Model, Low Mileage.
INSTANT PAYMENT
WRECKING
Wrecking all Makes & Models We buy any car or ute Come see your local strippers
03 5441 4999 LMCT 1306
LMCT 10769
AUTO
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A Jones for sport
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CRUISING: Sean Jones. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN
By JOEL PETERSON
A SKIING accident and a broken foot turned out to be the best thing for Sean Jones’ promising sporting career. Jones suffered the injury three years ago, and the promising swimmer was forced out of action. To keep his fitness he ditched being in the water for being on top of it and has not looked back. Sean soon discovered he had a knack for, and a love
of, kayaking and has proved to be extremely successful across marathon and sprint disciplines. He has won national and state titles in both sprint and marathon and heads to China next week to compete at the Shoaxing Marathon Series. “I just started paddling as a recovery and kept going with it,” he said. “My favourite is marathon, but I’m starting to do some sprint races. At the mo-
ment I just do marathon because I enjoy it, but there is more funding and pathway in sprint.” The Bendigo South East College student is in year nine and is balancing school and study, with a fair degree of travel thrown in as well. He has to travel to Melbourne or Echuca to train in the marathon discipline, given that there are not too many 23-kilometre stretches of water around Bendigo. “When I train here I do
a lot of interval training and then at weekends I go to Echuca or Melbourne and train with squads and do longer distance sessions,” he said. Jones preferred marathon discipline is not contested at the Olympic level, but that makes the competition no less fierce. “It will be great to go over there and really get a sense of what I can improve on and test myself,” he said. Jones competes in China from October 20 to 23.
City directs attention to juniors BENDIGO City FC has made some moves to set itself up for the 2017 season, appointing a new technical director and starting junior trials. Season 2016 was a trying one for City, with a raft of issues off the pitch and a young, inexperienced squad meaning results were hard to come by. Junior development is where the club is staking its base, and new technical director Willie Devlin will form a major part in that. The Scot comes to the club after previously working in Western Australia and the Northern Territory and has two decades of coaching experience. He has a range of coaching certificates both
CHALLENGE AHEAD: City has ground to make up on the pitch. within Australia and internationally. “I’m looking forward to the challenge and can’t wait
to get involved with the Bendigo players,” he said. The three-week junior trial period kicked off last
weekend in Bendigo for Bendigo City FC and Bendigo Amateur Soccer League representative sides for 2017. BASL president Adam Woods said BASL is very pleased to be working with Bendigo City FC and supporting the appointment of Mr Devlin. “The whole of the Bendigo soccer community is united in seeking success for our talented young people and the continued growth of our game,” he said. “Having the right senior coaching staff on hand to develop our players, but more importantly, our coaches is critical.” City finished at the bottom of the NPL1 West competition in 2016.
IT is one of the cliches often thrown around by those discussing the game, but sometimes football can be a cruel business. A figure of speech used mostly to describe injuries, it was one that you could apply in the case of Brett Henderson last Friday. After two years of what seemed, externally at least, to be continued improvement, Henderson was removed as Bendigo Pioneers coach last Friday. The Weekly understands his contract had expired, as opposed to him being sacked, thus the timing of the decision six weeks after the end of the season. Henderson said on the day he didn’t see it coming and neither did many outside the club, including this columnist. Henderson did a commendable job with the squad at his disposal this year and looked to be acting in the best interests of the club’s long-term focus. Pioneers talent manager Steve Sharp has earned a reputation as a studious and rational decision maker in his time in football. He would have consulted as many people as possible before making the call, and would not have acted alone. AFL Victoria has a fair say in such decisions and the club is expected to retain most of its staff, meaning the fallout from the change should be minimal. But for most football followers in the region there was a degree of head scratching that came with the news. Henderson announced it via facebook. With no statement from the Pioneers, it could have been handled far better. In 2015 the Pioneers had just two wins. This year, that doubled. Bendigo beat eventual premier Sandringham and two other finallists and lost a further three games by 13 points or less. That came despite using an astronomical 62 players including almost 20 16-year-olds, even having to draft players in who did not start the season on the club’s list. The Weekly was allowed access into several match days with the Pioneers, and the access Henderson was prepared to allow was admirable given that most coaches want to keep things very much in house. His addresses could be pointed and rather heated, but given the improvement in wins and likelihood that perhaps four or five players will get drafted to the AFL ranks, it is hard to say Henderson was doing a bad job, much less one that would see him lose the post. The Pioneers should be commended for not mortgaging the future to pay the present, but it is a polarising decision nonetheless. Whether local or from outside Bendigo, further building links with local clubs (including youth and senior women’s teams) to assist player development will be vital. The Pioneers do not exist in a vacuum, and operating as if they do helps no one. AFL Victoria will have its say during the process, but finding a coach who can come in and be a significant improvement over Henderson from day one will be easier said than done. The new coach needs to capitalise on the excitement and positive momentum surrounding the Pioneers’ program and guide the club toward success in what looks to be an exceedingly bright future. – Joel Peterson Twitter: @joelbpeterson
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Rangers’ danger zone By JOEL PETERSON
WHEN the Dandenong Rangers are in town on Saturday they won’t only have the Bendigo Spirit to contend with, but history as well. Dandenong will tackle the Spirit at the Bendigo Stadium exactly six years to the day since their last win in Bendigo. Bendigo looked underprepared and overwhelmed in round one against a plucky Adelaide side that was not afraid to mix it up with physicality and changing defensive strategies. Adelaide led by 14 points in the opening term as Bendigo fell flat to start, recruit Nayo Raincock-Ekunwe the only shining light as she scored the team’s opening seven points. Adelaide maintained
control of the game for the majority of the contest before Bendigo reclaimed the lead in the second half. The sides went toe-totoe from there and scores were tied at 61 at the end of regulation, but spurred on by a terrific Heather Oliver performance and a burst from Kerryn Harrington in the overtime period Bendigo ran out 77-63 winners. “I think the girls played much more nervously than they needed to, they didn’t play nervously in the preseason and they started the game like that which they didn’t need to do,” Pritchard said. “Nadeen being sick impacted us more than we thought, but I also thought that Adelaide upset us with their changing defence. “Let’s understand we were down by 14, so from
that moment early in the first term we won by 28. Even though we were spluttering along and it didn’t look pretty, we were still productive.” Bendigo’s new offensive system looked disjointed and stagnant, completely thrown for a loop by Adelaide’s defensive changes. The Spirit worked things out just in time but combatting zone defence, and free throw shooting, were focusses for Bendigo at training this week. The Spirit were at one stage one-of-seven from the foul line, finishing at just 53 per cent. They won’t be able to leave points on the table against the Rangers, who made the finals last year behind a swarming defence and hard-running, up-tempo offence.
DOUBLE TEAM: Kelsey Griffin had a game-high five assists against Adelaide.
“In terms of the zone stuff we know they will probably play 75 per cent zone so in preparation we have spent a night probably half on zone and added a new zone offence,” Pritchard said. “We’ve dealt with the issues we had at the weekend, and in some ways it’s a great preparation to play Dandenong because if Adelaide ran man-to-man all game we might be a bit complacent about Dandenong.” Bendigo has not been a happy hunting ground for the Rangers, who were held to just 49 points last time they visited. “They don’t like playing here and we know that, but that doesn’t mean we won’t have to work for it on Saturday,” Pritchard said. Bendigo hosts Dandenong at 7pm on Saturday.
Track cycling season ready to roll ANOTHER highly-anticipated Bendigo District Cycling Club track season begins next week at Tom Flood Sports Centre. The weekly Thursday night meetings featuring cycling and athletics have become an institution in the local sporting community, with the competition developing stacks of top level road and track cyclists over the years. This year a new sponsor has jumped on for the ride for one of the club’s signature events, the Women’s Crystal Classic. DCK Real Estate has thrown its support behind the event, which is an aggregate series over the length of the season through until March. The Crystal Classic is the first senior race every week and
ALONG FOR THE RIDE: Matt Bowles and DCK are supporting women’s cycling. are some of the most hotly contested races at the velodrome. “It’s fantastic that DCK has taken the initiative with getting
behind women’s sport and we are really pleased to have them on board,” BDCC’s Syd Anstee said.
“The great thing about the Crystal Classic is it’s a handicap so it’s a really even field that caters to all experience and age groups. “We have some great female riders in Bendigo and it is always a really exciting series.” Riders such as Sam Crome, Tayla Evans, Brendan Schultz and Isaac Buckell will be regulars, ensuring some promising talent on a weekly basis. “We have some great riders and the standard is great, we often have riders from Echuca and Shepparton travelling because they know they get a really high standard of racing,” Anstee said. The 2016/17 track season begins next Thursday night at Tom Flood Sports Centre.
BDCA START DELAYED AGAIN THE Bendigo District Cricket Association season has been pushed back for a second time due to wet pitches in the region. The league announced this week that the season will begin on October 22, a fortnight after it was originally scheduled to start. The Emu Valley Cricket Association season will go ahead this week, with four games to be played while Spring Gully has the bye.
REGATTA BACK IN BENDIGO LAKE Weeroona will host the Bendigo Rowing Regatta this weekend. The regatta is part of Rowing Victoria’s state series and is one of the oldest events in the state. Racing starts at 8am on Saturday, with finals around 3.30pm.
DUO TO LEAD ROOS COREY Greer and Shawn Filo have been appointed as Kangaroo Flat’s senior co-coaches for season 2017 in the Bendigo Football League. Greer was co-captain in season 2016, while Filo was assistant to Luke Monaghan at Eaglehawk.
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High five for draft By JOEL PETERSON
CARLTON has revived its connection to the Bendigo region in the new AFL Women’s competition, with the Blues taking four of the five Thunder players who will play in the inaugural AFL Women’s league next year. The Blues took key forward Bella Ayre with pick 51 in Wednesday’s draft before adding fellow Thunder rookie Sarah Last with pick 94. In between was Thunder skipper Emma Grant, taken by Collingwood with pick 91 to add to an already imposing lineup. That wasn’t it for the Thunder, even after the draft was completed. While no more Thunder players were picked up in the draft itself, Carlton liked what they saw from Jess Kennedy and Hayley Trevean and signed them with two of their free agent roster spots. Kennedy was runner up in the premier division best and fairest, while Trevean is a two-time Thunder premiership player and can play virtually anywhere on
the ground, bringing physicality and a rare toughness. The Blues connections harks back to the days of the zone recruiting system, and may see more Bendigo names go down alongside Ashman, Southby and Williams as Blues champions. “Bella’s workrate and endurance allows her to be competitive from the first
It’s super, we couldn’t be more proud of them bounce of the ball, until the final siren,” Carlton coach Damien Keeping said. “Although she generally plays up forward and can pinch-hit in the midfield, Bella can also help down back if required, so she’s an extremely flexible player.” Keeping said Last, who comes from a netball background and had not played football before this year,
brought a brutal competitiveness and ability to read the ball in flight in defence. Kennedy and Trevean, afte being signed postdraft, headed down to Melbourne that night for a meeting with their new teammates. Grant heads to Collingwood, where she will likely rotate between roles in defence and midfield. The Thunder skipper has been the club’s standout player for multiple seasons, and her dominant 10-vote win in the Premier Division best and fairest stamped her as one of the most talented players in local competition. “It’s magnificent, we couldn’t be more proud of them as a club,” Thunder general manager Bryan Coghlan said. “We hope there will be a nice connection of between Bendigo and the AFL clubs who realise that we have some really good stocks of talent here.” The Thunder will holdits 2016 presentation night tonight. The AFL Women’s season begins in February next year.
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