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ISSUE 992 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Festival of the blues THE Bendigo Blues and Roots Festival is back for the weekend. Events kicked off in Hargreaves Mall yesterday, with plenty more to see and do over until Sunday. – Story Page 19

CHILLED OUT: William Alexander, Colin Thompson and Graciana Holland with Charley James, Bill Barber and Grim Fawkner at rear. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

CHAIN GANG

By SHARON KEMP

NEW councillors will choose between change and experience when they vote to elect the next City of Greater Bendigo mayor on November 15. James Williams, one of only two councillors re-elected, has nominated for the role, and Bendigo’s most recent mayor Rod Fyffe says he is again considering nomination. Incoming councillor George Flack was the first to signal his intention, and has cast his campaign in the theme of changing the trend of a big-spending council. Margaret

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O’Rourke has also confirmed she will consider nominating. Mr Flack and Ms O’Rourke would represent a change from the disunity that marked the last council and continues to cast a shadow despite new councillor comments about a clean slate. Set for the day before the mayoral election is a Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal hearing at which former councillor Elise Chapman will appeal a previous

VCAT decision that she apologise for a 2015 tweet that referred to genital mutilation. Ms Chapman told the Bendigo Weekly on Wednesday that the hearing would show “what I truly endured during the past four years”. “No, I am not going to withdraw (the appeal),” she said. Voters showed their distaste for councillor antagonism by ousting all but two councillors and slashing the primary vote of Mr Fyffe and Mr

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Williams in October’s local government elections. Regardless, Mr Williams is likely to have the support among councillors to be elected as mayor if Mr Fyffe and Ms O’Rourke do not nominate. In support of his campaign, Mr Williams said he had the experience of working on regional and statewide committees covering roads, agriculture, rural wellbeing, the Bendigo airport, livestock ex-

change, water and climate change. “My extensive work and networks with people and committees has helped me develop the skills and knowledge to allow me to both represent and put forward to governments at all levels, the priorities and needs of our region,” Mr Williams said. “I now believe I have the ability to represent the people of Bendigo and surrounding regions in the capacity of mayor and would be honoured to be given the opportunity and privilege of representing them in the broader arena.” Continued Page 5

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Building guide online CENTRAL Victorians planning to build or renovate a home now have a handy addition to their tool kits. The state government has launched a new online domestic building tool, which streamlines access to building and renovating information to help people make informed decisions, understand their legal rights and obligations, and resolve issues such as defects or delays. Users will answer questions about their building needs, which the tool will use to direct them to appropriate information on the Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV), Victorian Building Authority (VBA) and Victorian Managed Insurance Authority (VMIA) websites. Topics include builder registration, contracts, insurance, plans and permits, information for owner-builders and advice on resolving problems. “Building a home or doing a renovation is likely to be one of the biggest projects you’ll ever embark on, and it

bit higher than expected, but the rate of price growth still remains well below the RBA’s target range,” he said. “Residential building activity has been instrumental in boosting growth across the economy, with public infrastructure investment and increasingly exports also becoming important drivers of activity.”

OCTOBRA: Jacinta McIvor and the team in View Street. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN is essential to be well informed,” Consumer Affairs Victoria director Simon Cohen said. “Whether you’re not sure where to begin or you’ve hit a hurdle along the way, the building tool will make it easier and more straightforward to find all the information you need.” The online tool is part of a drive by the state government to make the building process easier to understand. Under new require-

ments introduced in September, builders must provide consumers with a building information guide before they sign a major domestic building contract. The guide contains clear information for consumers about their rights and what to do if things go wrong. The building tool can be found at building. vic.gov.au DESPITE some speculation about a Melbourne

Cup Day surprise, the RBA board this week decided to leave the Official Cash Rate (OCR) unchanged at 1.50 per cent. Housing Industry Association economist Shane Garrett said the majority view in the financial markets was for a “no change” decision from the RBA, with only a low probability of an OCR cut to 1.25 per cent. “Last week’s inflation figures came in a

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Road work accelerates ducing the need for drivers to find a gap to enter fast-moving traffic,” Mr Chester said. “Reducing road trauma is a bipartisan goal for governments around the country. By working in partnership with the Victorian government, we are improving driver safety through targeted infrastructure improvements.” Victorian minister for Roads and Road Safety Luke Donnellan said the beam lift was an important milestone for the project. “Today we are installing six beams measuring 36 metres in length. To give you an idea of how heavy these beams are, each one is heavier than one Melbourne tram,” Mr Donnellan said. “This site is recognised as a dan-

gerous intersection where several local roads and the Calder Highway and Calder Alternative Highways meet, so I’m pleased the Australian and Victorian governments are working together to solve the problem.”

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venswood Interchange quickly take shape, with the project well on track to be completed in late 2017,” Senator McKenzie said. “The Ravenswood Interchange will provide a vital efficiency and productivity boost to agriculture

The Ravenswood Interchange is a key intersection and carries a high volume of cars and heavy vehicles

Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie will be on hand to view the work and said the upgrade would ensure the interchange was able to handle future growth in freight, local and highway traffic. “In the coming summer months, we will see much of the Ra-

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MAJOR highway infrastructure will be lifted into place today, as construction continues on the Ravenswood Interchange The six 60-tonne beams form part of a bridge that will take Bendigo-bound traffic across Bullock Creek in work that has had bipartisan support at state and federal level. Federal minister for Infrastructure and Transport Darren Chester said the interchange would fix a notoriously dangerous junction that has seen many accidents and claimed two lives since 2009. “The new interchange will increase safety by improving access to highways from local streets, physically separating heavy vehicles from fast-moving highway traffic and re-

and freight, both of which are critical industries for a strong regional Victorian economy.” Victorian member for Bendigo West Maree Edwards also inspected the beam lift and said the project was an important boost to regional capacity.

“Freight transport is expected to double on our roads by 2025, so this upgrade is timely and necessary,” Ms Edwards said. Federal member for Bendigo Lisa Chesters MP said the construction is a symbolic and significant milestone for the Ravenswood intersection upgrade project. “I welcome the chance to inspect the site and learn firsthand about the progress to date,” she said. “The Ravenswood Interchange is a key intersection and carries a high volume of cars and heavy vehicles.” “I, along with my state colleagues, have advocated in Parliament and in the community to ensure the project remained at the top of the priority list.”

Tech school a step closer

new idea: Hayley Kellow with her children Louis and Billy. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Bag of beauties for mums in need A BENDIGO mum works to a simple motto with her venture for new mums. “It’s the smallest things that make the biggest difference,” she said about her Bag of Beauties concept. Hayley Kellow’s idea is to collect new and unused useful items such as nappies, wipes, clothing, books, toys, bath products – anything that helps parenthood just that little bit easier.

“There and even some products for mums and dads too,” she said. “I ask people to buy just one or two extra items each week in their weekly grocery shop. I collate all of the items together and sort them into Bag of Beauties age appropriate for children of all ages. “Bag of Beauties was created by my friend Abby who lives in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia. She is an incred-

ibly generous person and I was inspired by her passion to help others.” Eight weeks ago Mrs Kellow created a facebook page and three days later she had 471 members. “I am completely overwhelmed and thankful for the generosity of my family and friends who have inundated me with donations and supporting this cause,” she said.

“I am working with Sunshine Bendigo who I donate the bags to, and they distribute them to families in need. I have donated 13 bags, and have another 15 ready to go out this week.” Hunt Gather Grow in Lyttleton Terrace and UFS Pharmacies in Hargreaves Street and View Street are drop off points for goods. For more details email bagofbeautiesbendigo@gmail.com

Two significant milestones in the development of Bendigo’s Tech School have paved the way for success. The Bendigo Tech School Strategic Charter has been assigned and Vincent Chrisp has been appointed to design the high-tech learning centre. The signing establishes the Bendigo Tech School partners and is a major step in establishing local governance at the Tech School, which will be owned and operated by La Trobe University. Mr Chrisp has been appointed by the university to undertake the transformation of its Bendigo campus. La Trobe’s major investment in these projects will include a re-orientation of the campus around a significant expansion of the library and student facilities and development of a new, state-of-theart engineering building that will include the state government-funded tech school. Bendigo Tech School is a partnership of local schools, local government, TAFE, university and industry. It will focus on medical technology and pharmaceuticals, new energy

technologies, food and fibre, as well as transport, defence and construction technologies. It is planned to be open in early 2018. State member for Bendigo West Maree Edwards the Bendigo Tech School will provide students from 13 surrounding secondary schools the opportunity to develop the skills they need in science, technology, engineering and maths for the high tech jobs of the future. Bendigo Tech School is one of ten new Tech Schools to be built under the Victorian government’s $128 million tech school Initiative, which will help amplify student learning in science, technology, engineering and maths. The Victorian Government has set targets to boost performance in these subjects as part of its plan to make Victoria the education state, including a 25 per cent increase in the number of year nine students reaching the highest level of achievement in maths and 33 per cent more 15-year-olds reaching the highest levels in science. For more information on tech schools, visit www. education.vic.gov.au/techschools

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Candidates sign on for long haul

By Sharon kemp

HUMBLE, diverse, unified and respectful were the words spoken most often as nine councillors-elect made their first speeches at the official declaration of the poll this week. Many had just met each other – only two of nine had served as councillors in the previous term that was characterised by infighting and bullying claims. The media questioned some councillors about whether they could work with council staff given some of them had been highly critical of decisions made in the previous four years. The controversial approval by councillors of a mosque in Bendigo appears to have influenced voters at this year’s elections and while constituents voted out anti-mosque councillors Helen Leach and Elise Chapman, they elected a community leader vehemently opposed to the mosque, Julie Hoskin. This week Ms Hoskin pointed to Andrea Metcalf, also elected in Whipstick ward, as a

potential ally but maintained she came to the council leaving the past, including a series of court cases and disruptive protests during council meetings, behind her. “I haven’t met some of them yet,” she said, referring to the other eight councillorselect. “I don’t think there is any bad blood with anybody starting off, we want to start with a fresh slate and let’s go from there.” Regardless, she reminded other councillors in her speech that councillors’ job was to represent constituents, not political parties. Other candidates were at pains to emphasise that council unity and respectfulness was a primary goal of the new term. “In the first instance, it is about being a unified council and I think we have to work together with respect,” Eppalock ward councillor-elect Margaret O’Rourke said. Ms O’Rourke was a community representative who worked on the independent review that delivered 69 recommendations on how the

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new: Matt Emond, Jennifer Alden, Margaret O’Rourke, Rod Fyffe, Andrea Metcalf, Yvonne Wrigglesworth, Julie Hoskin, James Williams and George Flack. council could worked more efficiently and effectively. George Flack, also elected in Eppalock, wants to address efficiencies during his term and has put up his hand for mayor on that platform. “With change also comes efficiencies and I believe we can improve council efficiencies, we can lower costs and my promise to council is that we should be looking at consider-

ing for the ratepayer a zero rate rise,” Mr Flack said. Axedale resident Yvonne Wrigglesworth acknowledged she was one of the few councillors from a small town in the municipality. One of only two returning councillors, Rod Fyffe echoed Ms O’Rourke’s comments that it had been a respectful and fair election campaign. “Yes, I am looking forward

Fallen by the wayside Disappointment and relief covers the range of responses from councilllors who failed in their bid to be re-elected to the City of Greater Bendigo. Elise Chapman won the second highest primary vote in Lockwood ward which she said was a major achievement and thanks to the votes of supporters. After preferences were counted, the Greens’ Jennifer Alden and Matt Emond, who ran as an independent but is a member of the Labor Party, were elected. “It was a big effort for one independent to beat

to another four years,” he said. His Lockwood ward colleague Matt Emond pointed to Bendigo’s diversity as its strength and council’s job “to ensure all residents are able to live free of discrimination, and to feel safe and supported in the streets”. Jennifer Alden, the only party-endorsed councillorelect, aligned with the Greens, said she was excited to have

a majority of women on the council. It is the first time in history the City of Greater Bendigo council has a majority of women. Andrea Metcalf said the council needed to “be incredibly respectful of each other”. James Williams nominated for mayor and said he was proud of the 1000-strong council staff.

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both Labor and the Greens,” Ms Chapman said. But she criticised the media for focussing on her battles in council rather than reporting her achievements. She cited helping save the Golden Square swimming pool as one of her biggest wins. Eppalock Ward’s Helen Leach said she disappointed to not be re-elected for a sec-

ond term, but she was happy with what she achieved in four years. “I couldn’t have worked any harder,” she said. “I wish the new council well.” In the same ward, Mark Weragoda was also ousted, but he said he was relieved to have elections over. But Mr Weragoda said he was having difficulty coming to terms with the election in the Whipstick

ward of Julie Hoskin who he accused of bringing the council into disrepute by challenging in various courts its decision to approve the building of a mosque in Bendigo. He said the council had achieved a lot in the past four years, the mosque decision and the creation of the Cultural Diversity and Inclusion Plan making the greatest difference.

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Bendigo’s heritage trams are taking the Movember challenge this year and will be decked out with some magnificent moustaches throughout the month in order to fundraise for men’s health issues. “Men’s health is important to us at the tramways as we have a bunch of guys working here across a wide range of ages that we want to stay healthy, so that we can continue to enjoy their company at work each day,” Bendigo Tramways’ Luke Jenkins said. “Diseases such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer and men’s mental health issues are often taboo subjects for men, but with nine men a day dying from prostate cancer in Australia, it is essential that everyone starts talking about how

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we can prevent these deaths by taking action early. “We are challenging everyone to have their photo taken with one of our trams and post it on Facebook or Instagram with the hashtag #Movembertrams @bendigotramways.” For each person who posts a photo, Bendigo Tramways will donate $2 towards the Movember charity until the $1000 target is reached. “We want the Bendigo community to join us in our mission to get everyone talking about men’s health throughout Movember,” Mr Jenkins said. MO MEN: Tram staff Shaun and Paul. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Homes firm puts moustaches on the map Movember is back and hairier than ever with Mo Bros and Mo Sistas worldwide joining the Movember Foundation’s movement for men’s health. Hairiness aside, the money raised will be used to fund social and health initiatives that aim to reduce the number of men affected by testicular cancer, prostate cancer and mental health issues. Enormous Mega Mos – hairy, and metres wide – will be hung in more than 120 locations nationwide to draw attention to the Movember movement, acting as a conversation starter for men’s health issues – thanks to the support of GJ Gardner Homes. Movember Foundation’s Charlotte Webb said men’s health was in crisis with an alarming number of men dying

go mo: GJ Gardner’s Bendigo office is joining the cause. at a young age. “The rate of men diagnosed

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new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed this year; and on average five men a day take their life through suicide – we can’t afford to stay silent,” Ms Webb said. GJ Gardner’s Darren Wallis said the organisation is pleased to help its hundreds of staff. “This Movember we’re taking a stand for men’s health and embracing the Mo – our Mo Bros and Mo Sistas nationwide, from the builders working on site to the staff in our over 70 Australian franchise offices and 50 display homes,” Mr Wallis said. “We’re taking it one step further and hanging enormous Mega Mos on our office buildings, display homes and new build homes nationwide to spread Movember’s message and help stop men dying too young.”

A special event run by young people as part of the Bendigo Blues and Roots Music Festival will be held on the Edwards Street car park roof on Saturday. The FReeZA organised event, Rockin’ the Rooftop, will be headlined by Jackson Firebird, with BLEACH, Mitch King and Nicole Brophy as support acts. Bendigo council’s Steven Abbott said the event was a good example of a creative collaboration between young people and the wider community. “The FReeZA Committee organises some great events for young people in Greater Bendigo,” Mr Abbott said. “Rockin’ the Rooftop is a clever way to make use of a multi storey car park to create an exciting event for young people and music fans that are young at heart.” FReeZA member Isaac Everett said it was great that FReeZA was able to run an event during the festival for the second time. “Last year’s event was a big success so we think this year will be just as popular,” he said. “The musicians we have this year are amazing. There will be gourmet food vans and snacks at the event, so you can relax and have some nice food and enjoy the music throughout the night.” The event runs from 6pm to 10pm. Entry is $5 via entrance on Edwards Street. Patrons will be able to access the roof via the elevator or stairs. This is a drug, alcohol and smoke free event for all ages.

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RESIDENTS will have 18 months to transfer to the national broadband network once they are notified that it is ready for service. For some residents, that notification will come as early as January as wholesaler nbnCo rolls out the network throughout the city. State corporate affairs manager Michael Moore said construction of fibreto-the-node technology was under way in the majority of Bendigo suburbs except for the central business district where construction would start in early December. Internet and mobile phone retailers are already advertising national broadband packages in Bendigo and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is advising customers to compare different providers and plans to find the best option. The Australian Communications Consumer Action Network also advises householders to shop around. “Switching to the NBN is not automatic,” reads a ACCAN consumer advice sheet. “Your primary point of contact is your (internet and phone) service provider. “This could be your current provider or a new provider. “The switch over could

rolling out: Michael Moore in Bendigo. be a good time to compare different plans. “Be aware that providers may charge fees to cancel your current plan. “Also there may be additional charges for an NBN plan, such as connection and equipment fees.” Mr Moore said householders should be aware that nbnCo which is building and operating the network, offers services to providers, not householders. “In regard to packages, as the wholesaler nbnCo offers three speed tiers to phone and internet service providers – 25 megabytes

per second, 50Mbps and 100Mbps,” Mr Moore said. “The actual speeds that household and businesses can purchase are determined by their provider and the plan they choose. “Speeds may also vary depending on factors such as network capacity, the household or business’s equipment, time of day, and their location. “When selecting a plan, people should keep in mind that 25Mbps or above is considered a superfast broadband speed.” All of Bendigo should be activated by August 2017.

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Fair deal for Simon THE Bendigo Easter Fair Society has elected a new president. Simon Mulqueen, who has been a member of the society since 1984, was president for three years from 2000 until 2002 and was made a life member in 2003. He has re-joined the committee to assist in the planning for the 150th Bendigo Easter Fair which will be held in 2020. The society held its first Easter fair in 1871. Originally developed to raise funds for the Bendigo Hospital and The Benevolent Asylum, the modern day festival

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BENDIGO’S Centre for NonViolence (CNV) has become the first community sector organisation to commit to divesting in fossil fuels. Chief executive Margaret Augerinos said women were disproportionately impacted by climate change and the centre, which supported gender equality, should not contribute to businesses that supported contradictory values.

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When The works are planned to start Friday 4 November 2016 and weather permitting, are expected to take about 16 weeks to complete. Thank you for your patience while these important works are being done. Please observe the changed traffic conditions including work zone speed limits, for your own safety, the safety of other road users and the safety of our workers. For more information about these works contact VicRoads (03)5434 5003.

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Fun of the fayre The Malmsbury Village Fayre is just around the corner and is a highlight of the calendar in central Victoria. This year’s fayre will be held on Sunday, November 20 between 10am and 4pm in the Malmsbury Botanic Gardens and Town Hall. Visitors can expect many old favourites and new surprises. Entry is by gold coin donation, which supports a number of local Malmsbury organisations including the CFA and primary school. Once again live music will be a strong feature of the day with loads of opportunities to make merry while listening and dancing. Local wineries such as Barfold Estate, Birthday Villa, Coliban Valley, Lord Malmsbury, Tarrangower Estate and Zig Zag will be there to offer tastings and sales. Food vendors, along with local produce stalls, will tantalise your tastebuds with treats to sit and

enjoy in the gardens or to take home. Last year a makers’ craft market was included in the Fayre for the first time. This year it will be expanded around the perimeter of the gardens lake to better utilise these glorious surrounds. Entertainment will abound throughout the day and include games of bowls and croquet offered by the Malmsbury Historical Society on the original green located in the gardens. Children will be well catered for with face painting, a jumping castle and plaster painting activities. A raffle, with attractive prizes donated by local businesses will be drawn by the conclusion of the day and there will be several lucky winners. There is always plenty of parking or you may consider coming by V-Line train. It is just a short walk from the station to the fayre. Details at www.malmsburyvillagefayre.org.au

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Mr O’Sullivan said his upbringing on the family farm provided him with a practical and common sense approach to life, which he would use when representing his constituents. Mr O’Sullivan said there were a number of issues that he would focus on to improve the lives of those living in the northern Victoria region, including local government reforms,

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Northern Victoria’s newest state political representative, the Nationals’ Luke O’Sullivan, has confirmed his office will be located in Bendigo. Mr O’Sullivan last week delivered his first speech to state parliament, highlighting his pride in hailing from Patchewollock. Mr O’Sullivan was sworn into the Parliament on October 12, after being preselected in July by the Nationals to replace Damian Drum, who is now the federal member for Murray. In his inaugural speech, Mr O’Sullivan said he was proud to finally represent the people of northern Victoria. “The Melbourne Labor government denied the people of northern Victoria their rightful representation in the

and rural councils should receive a loading for the lower population base that they have,” he said. Mr O’Sullivan said that many small communities across the northern part of the state had experienced a decline in population and would welcome having new residents. “We need to create policies that encourage businesses and people

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Fruit tops 1000kg THE McKern Foundation backed Fresh Fruit Fridays initiative has reached an important milestone, with organisers confirming the supply of up to 1000 kilograms of fruit to local schools each week. Since the program’s inception in May 2015, the tally of schools throughout central and northern Victoria has grown to the current number of 32 primary and secondary schools including both government and nongovernment schools and about 10,800 students. McKern Foundation chairman and McKern Steel managing director, Michael McKern, said organisers were trying to attend at least one school a week, so they can meet the teachers and students, and get personally involved with cutting up and distributing the fruit. Mr McKern said his company was incredibly proud to be facilitating

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PUBLIC CEREMONY AND MEETINGS OF COUNCIL Initial meetings of the 2016-2020 Council have been set as follows: 1. Public Ceremony - Monday November 7, 2016 commencing at 6pm at the Bendigo Town Hall (a) To Install Councillors for 2016-2020 and witness the signing of the Councillor Code of Conduct (b) Recognition of the achievements of the Past Mayor (c) Recognition of the achievements of the Outgoing Councillors 2. Special Meeting of Council to Elect the Mayor for 2016/2017 - Tuesday November 15, 2016 commencing at 7.30pm at the Bendigo Town Hall (a) To Elect the Mayor for 2016/2017 (b) Record Oaths and Affirmations of Office (c) Consideration of the Mayor and Councillors’ Allowances for 2016/2017 (d) Appoint Councillors to Committees

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Bendigo residents can get access to a range of local health and well being processionals at the Education and Responsibility Towards Health Expo. This one-day event will showcase holistic health care for your mind and body. Discover ways to manage your health with the first step at Hargreaves Mall on November 12 from 10am until 3pm. This is the first time Bendigo’s complimentary health practitioners have come together to provide support and education. The free event will include live music, cooking demonstrations and health care demonstrations.

construction has started on a new roundabout at the intersection of Chum and Booth Streets in Golden Square. Council’s Brett Martini said the works at the intersection include construction of a new roundabout, drainage works and an upgrade to public lighting. “Access to Chum St from both sides of Booth St will remain closed for the duration of the works which are expected to be completed in December 2016,” Mr Martini said. “Booth/Chum streets is the first of three new roundabouts to be constructed along Chum and Barnard streets with others to be constructed at Barnard/Lily streets and Barnard/Honeysuckle streets in early 2017.

Starting next week, Forest Fire Management Victoria will be slashing about 1500 hectares of public land in central Victoria ahead of the bushfire season. District manager Paul Bates said crews will be out and about slashing grass on public land in Bendigo, Eaglehawk and Heathcote. “The work has been slightly delayed this season due to significant rainfall in the region over the past few months,” Mr Bates said. If you are concerned about long grass on public land in your neighbourhood, please call DELWP on 136 186.

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All change for the ride THIS year brings some exciting new changes for the ORICA-BikeExchange Winery Ride @ Mitchelton, to be staged on Sunday, November 20. Previously known as the River and Ranges Winery Ride, this year’s edition sees a new name, new feel and the most intimate up close and personal experience with Australia’s only UCI World Tour Team ORICA-BikeExchange and Women’s Pro Tour team ORICA-AIS. Registrations for this year’s event close today, and local cyclists have the advantages of being able to travel to Mitchelton Winery on the day for their ride, as it’s an 8am roll out for the first riders. There is a ride available to suit everyone’s ability, including alongside the pro riders on the spectacular ride through the Strathbogie Ranges or on one of the short distances through the beautiful Nagambie wine region – there is something for everyone. No other Pro Tour Team offers its fans this type of experience or exposure, and local cycling enthusiasts are encouraged not to miss out on this amazing opportunity to ride side-by-side with their cycling idols. ORICA-BikeExchange team members participating include Simon Gerrans, Rob Power, Mathew Hayman, Luke Durbridge, Mitch Docker, Damien Howson, Michael Hepburn and Alex Edmondson. The list of Orica AIS team members includes Annemiek van Vleuten, Gracie Elvin, Amanda Spratt, Sarah Roy, Rachel Neylan, Jessica Allen, Jenelle Crooks, Alex Manly, Georgia Baker and Katrin Garfoot. The ORICA-BikeExchange Winery Ride @ Mitchelton is a fun, action packed day out for the entire family, offering live entertainment, delicious food, family activities, classic car display plus much more, all situated within the grounds of the award-winning Mitchelton Winery along the Goulburn River. Organisers say this year’s event is destined to be the biggest yet, and have encouraged anyone thinking about entering any of the organised rides to do so now, as there are limited tickets available to this unparalleled team cycling experience. For more information, or to enter any of the organised rides with the professional riders, visit www.wineryride.com.au

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Fundraiser hits a high THE Musicman Megastore will live to see another day after raising the money the pay $20,000 in back rent and getting assurance its lease will be renewed. The next step on owner Paul Tzountzourkas’ business plan is to get City of Greater Bendigo council permits that allow him to serve food and open the city venue earlier in the day. The live music landmark is known for hosting a diverse range of music acts and for nurturing local talent. Mr Tzountzourkas organised a three-day concert in late September in time to raise the funds for rent. It also appealed to crowd

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

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

MusicMan feels more like a community enterprise “We have had amazing support from bands who have played here over the years,” Mr Tzountzourkas said. He said neighbouring businesses also hoped he stayed. Despite the city location, no one is complaining about noise. And the venue has gained a reputation for being a supportive place to learn the art of musical performance. Local music reviewer Simon Wooldridge said MusicMan featured acts not playing any where else in Bendigo.

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

CASH RAISED: How the Weekly reported the story. funding which raised $8000. Mr Tzountzourkas said the

next step was to enhance the viability of the business, which

would be helped if customers could buy food. He said he also had plans to extend opening hours. Opening earlier, Musicman could host live acoustic music or a busker’s bar. Mr Tzountzourkas’ longstanding involvement in teaching music and hosting new local acts has led to strong support from musicians and music lovers for him to stay open. Musicman is known to host live music that won’t be played at more mainstream venues. Bands touring around Australia include the venue on their itinerary and many performed at the fundraising concert in late September.

TAFE on course to learn BENDIGO TAFE is kicking off a new suite of hospitality, tourism and events courses. The courses will provide Bendigo learners with local access to training, work placements, industry networking and pathways to career opportunities. Bendigo TAFE’s chief executive Trevor Schwenke said the new courses were specifically introduced to meet industry skill needs of today and tomorrow. “There is a growing demand for skilled employees within the hospitality, tourism and events industries in Bendigo,” he said. “Our new courses, which focus on hands-on industry experience opportunities, will provide local learners with relevant skills and fantastic career pathways.” New courses include the Certificate III in Tourism, Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management, Certificate IV in Hospitality, Diploma of Hospi-

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Knowledge to be valued I wholeheartedly agree with the sentiments expressed by Peter Fountain in “Opinion”, Bendigo Weekly, October 28. The article outlined the need for communities to embrace people with disabilities and perhaps alleviate the need for services where the primary focus is on disability. However, I wish that the community could have seen a little more of the work that was done by my friends and former co-workers at Radius. Often the focus was on the fantastic work done in the employment sector where people were given an opportunity to work in a supportive environment with staff who understood different learning capacities, helping the supported employee acquire skills to work at Radius, with the goal to eventually transition to open employment. Many of the people who attended Radius were not able to participate in the employment sector for other reasons. There are people who could only leave a secure home-based setting with a highly skilled worker who understood the abilities of the individual. Some disabilities are so profound that the person is unable to distinguish what is safe to drink and eat, or how to cross a road safely. Some people are loud and appear scary when in fact this is the only way they can communicate; my colleagues were there to help the individual, and the community understand what was going on. The staff at Radius did this work knowing not to draw attention to themselves and the people they were supporting. Yes society should, and needs to understand more, however, we cannot leave it to families and a few interested community members. 62 years of knowledge is now being dissipated throughout the community, I hope it is valued. Sandra Dearricott, Bendigo

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A new approach Congratulations are due to all those newly elected city councillors, but of interest was the role and lobbying played by the media, state politicians and business in these elections Powerful vested interests which at times can conflict with the interests of ratepayers of Bendigo. There can be public good that emerges from commercial life which should be harnessed to accomplish big things, providing significant public benefits which does create community value which should be protected against privatisation. Good governance, transparency and accountability only comes about when an elected representative reflects the interests of and on behalf of its community. And addressing all the problems that come with urbanisation: poverty, homelessness, ageing, congestion and pollution. It is up to all of us, to ensure we build the city and society we want to see. We do not need expediency by political groups – that the end justifies the means, as long as the end is advancing their interests. There is a new hope that we as citizens will see a more reliable

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The City of Greater Bendigo council has policies in relation to the early years and youth. The Safe Schools coalition and Building Respectful Relationships programs that are infiltrating primary and secondary schools in the greater city are in conflict with the city’s aim to protect and nurture children, from birth to senior secondary age. These particular programs have

been criticised by the wider public and mainstream media in increasing volume of late. As a grandmother I am extremely concerned about the detrimental effects these generalised programs have on our great resource – the next generation. While recognising that there are children who need special support there is no need to teach the whole school community on what should be taught and managed by parents at home where cultural and religious diversity can be respected. These two school programs teach that gender is fluid and it is how you feel that matters regardless of your biological sex. This has no scientific basis. It is simply a theory and teaching this to children and young people is a huge social experiment to which the government, through programs such as Safe Schools and Building Respectful Relationships, is subjecting our children. Bendigo council should ask local MPs, Jacinta Allan and Maree Edwards, to seek to have premier Daniel Andrews remove these programs from our schools and help children on a needs basis. Helen Leach, Bendigo

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council in developing strategies which incorporate the views and the voice of all the ratepayers. That we will see the use or inclination towards goals that are advantageous rather than fair and just. We require our newly elected councillors to review council charges, expenditure and to protect public assets, if they are to be advocates on our behalf, making sensible and responsible decisions with the power they are now given. Bendigo is a strong community which can only grow and prosper if our new councillors always consider those they represent in a fair and equitable manner. Bill Collier, Golden Square

Support appreciated I am writing to express my deep gratitude to everyone who has supported, encouraged and voted for me in my unsuccessful tilt at becoming a City of Greater Bendigo councillor. Thanks all of you who pounded the pavements for me. Thanks to you who provided me with fantastic insight into your local communities by welcoming me to many events and meetings. Thanks for all the positive, informative, constructive and respectful conversations in all manner of locations around our diverse city and rural towns. Thank you for all your enquiries

and your interest in my candidacy and thank you to all those who have offered commiserations. Congratulations to our newly elected, and re-elected councillors on their success. I wish them wisdom and fortitude as they set the agenda for our fair city over the coming four years. Michelle Goldsmith, Former candidate for Whipstick

Inequity in health care Now in my 67th year I have enjoyed some great services in this country and when I was younger and fully employed I had private health insurance. I never enjoyed any substantial superannuation benefits but I worked to the best of my ability and paid every cent of tax I was expected to pay. Over the past five or six years I have tried unsuccessfully to get a job. It has been suggested that I would be a good volunteer but unfortunately volunteering doesn’t pay the power or water bills or keep up private health insurance, so I am now reliant on the public health system. Recently I went to my doctor with symptoms that created some alarm he suggested I have an urgent medical procedure to determine what is causing my symptoms. Five days later I received telling me I was on the waiting list for elective surgery and I was listed as one-

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Positive change BENDIGO residents have had their say and elected to turf five of the seven former City of Greater Bendigo councillors and look at other options as to who should be their next elected representatives. There’s an old saying that says the voters never get it wrong in such matters, but that probably depends on what criteria you consider to be right. Disappointed former councillors would no doubt be thinking the better candidate was not always successful, but their elected replacements in waiting would no doubt beg to differ. There are early encouraging signs emerging from the (very) new look bunch of councillors that they will be different, not just in terms of who they are, but also in terms of what they do and how they interact with one another. Changes to the Local Government Act introduced earlier this year mean it is now far easier for ac-

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Editorial Comment tion to be taken against councillors who behave poorly. And every single councillorelect should be looking at the outcome of these most recent elections and realise how fragile their hold on their position really can be, and how the community will act in response to what does or does not eventuate over the next four years, when it gets its chance to do so. The election of seven new councillors, combined with the return of the seemingly immovable and evergreen Rod Fyffe and the survival of now mayoral aspirant James Williams, is a chance to start afresh,

leave the baggage associated with the past behind and look ahead to four years of community service and representation. This group will do well to not in any way associate itself with any lingering actions related to the previous council, and to make the most of the opportunity to provide a new way forward. Those matters need to follow their own course, and for the sake of Bendigo, they must. There was a tangible upbeat nature and sense of positivity in the room at the council offices on Monday morning for the official declaration of the polls, and widespread acknowledgement that this new group provided a good representation of Bendigo and its community attitudes and priorities. We wish this new group well, and look forward to the positive difference and leadership they aspire to provide our city for the next four years.

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CHIEF executive officer Craig Niemann was quick to advise our nine councillor-elects that their four year term was not a sprint, but that didn’t stop two of them from leaping out of the blocks and declaring their mayoral intentions at Monday’s declaration of the polls. Incoming Eppalock Ward councillor George Flack was the first, unveiling a platform of cost savings highlighted by a goal of a zero rate rise. Mr Flack also told the Weekly he intended to reduce the mayor’s salary by 10 per cent, and he expected his fellow councillors to consider doing the same as a sign of good faith. The significance of the tumultuous results that saw five councillors booted out, while another two did not seek re-election, was not lost on anyone. As Mr Flack said ratepayers have spoken by voting for a more recep-

tive council. Fellow mayoral aspirant and returning Whipstick ward councillor James Williams acknowledged the effort of council staff adding he was keen to continue building on the good work of the previous council. Sadly, much of that has been lost in the quag-

shows strong promise as the third Eppalock ward councillor elect. Veteran Rod Fyffe is looking forward to another “stellar four years for Bendigo”, while fellow Lockwood ward councillor elect Matt Emond said he would put community first, adding he believed diversity was a key

“Everyone should work towards Bendigo being the best possible council” mire as claims of bullying, misconduct and toxic infighting all played their part in the previous council not achieving its potential. Councillor-elect Yvonne Wrigglesworth showed it was possible to win by announcing your candidacy from a long way out, provided you are willing to work hard to the end. Margaret O’Rourke brings impeccable form to her new role and

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10-year-old boy is missing, a family is grieving and a tiny, isolated community on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean is being torn apart by suspicion and blame. Five years ago Max Wheeler disappeared while having an overnight camping adventure alone on Priest’s Island, a speck of private land only a few hundred metres from where his father and three sisters slept securely on their yacht. No trace of Max has so far been found and the police investigation has turned cool, if not entirely cold, yet David Wheeler is certain his son was murdered. In search of an explanation, “sea detective” Cal McGill has set his sights on mapping the likely route of a body left to ride the fierce currents of Scotland’s Outer Hebrides. His methods are innovative and extreme: Cal’s research is conducted using the carcass of a pet pig of roughly Max’s size. On neighbouring Eilean Dubh (Black Island), Bella MacLeod runs the Deep Blue tearoom and plays surrogate mother to her orphaned niece, Catriona.

COUPLE of weeks ago I touched on the subject of mosquitos. I reckon I led the pack on the coverage, I led and others followed. Now is the time to revisit the subject and compare notes. By some stroke of luck I remain untouched by them, sure they have been flying around and even landing at some point, I even caught a couple having a sneaky bite, but I have not had the mass of scratchy itches others seem to have suffered. The long-suffering Mrs Kendall has gone into combat mode, and our bank account was the biggest victim. I got home on Bendigo Cup day and she had been shopping. Not only did we have every mossie-killer spray in existence, we also had mosquito coils and repellents. The horsewear shop did quite well too, with the horses fully equipped with cotton rugs and eye shields, and of course big beasts that they are, their repellent came in a

five-litre container, with a fivelitre container kind of price. Oh well, as long as the horses are comfortable. We have been roaming around the property with mossie nets over our heads and gloves to protect our hands, whatever the weather. Mrs K surfed the net to find out more about the winged beast and to her joy discovered mossies don’t like chickens. Not only is this good for the chickens, at least I didn’t have to shell out (!) for 10 rugs and eye shields for hens.

Zip the kelpie is keen to go to bed early to dodge the bites, and the cat now only sleeps 20 hours a day due to constant disturbance. Thankfully the sheep have their wooly coats on to protect them from the hordes, but shearing is only weeks away. Knowing Mrs K’s animal care policy they will all have little anti-mossie nets in place of a fleece. There was a brief respite on earlier this week, both days weather related. Sunday was so windy the little blighters had no chance

of remaining airborne, and Monday dawned at a chilly two degrees, even the most hardy of mosquitos was tucked up in the warm. Hopefully we can all dodge the mosquito-borne diseases, of which there are many, and return to the more common complaints of it’s too hot, it’s too cold or my hayfever is bad at this time of year. Yes, the mosquitos are a blight, and unlike hayfever, not to be sneezed at. - Steve Kendall Twitter@stevekendall1

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NEW feature film by two Victorian sisters, Sophie and Dominique Mathisen, is coming to Bendigo this month. Drama, set entirely in Paris and London, celebrates the value of friendships that often outlast the relationships with those that share our beds. “These days you are less likely to find ‘the one’ and more likely to find ‘one of many’. Close, enduring friendships are often the true love stories of our time,” Sophie, the film’s writer, director and lead actor, said. Drama is the first feature for the sisters, daughters of Bendigo residents, Gary and Bernice Mathisen. Older sister Dominique produced the film and is proud of the way it was made.

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Bella does not believe a local resident killed the boy; she has sympathy for the Wheelers but is exasperated by their insistence on holding an annual memorial service on the anniversary of his supposed death. At the other end of Britain, Stanley Pryke’s wife, Linda, is also tormented. Her husband has been deceiving her. The couple has moved house once already in attempt to leave Stanley’s unsavoury predilection behind. Now it seems he’s reverted to type. Are the disparate lives somehow connected – the Wheelers’, Bella’s and the Prykes’? Do they together hold the key to solving the mystery of Max’s fate? Can Cal’s experiments reveal a link between all three? Douglas-Home interweaves smalltown insecurities, secrets, loyalties and grudges to perfection against the backdrop of a spectacularly rugged part of the world. – Rosalea Ryan

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CHORAL HEIGHTS: Polyphonic Voices will sing Requiem.

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ELBOURNE-based chamber choir Polyphonic Voices will join forces in November with the internationally award-winning Adelaide Chamber Singers and some of Melbourne’s finest instrumentalists and talented vocal soloists for performances of Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem in Bendigo. This is the first such collaboration between the two choirs, and with combined vocal forces totalling more than 40 singers, it’s also the largest and most exciting for Polyphonic Voices since the choir’s inception in 2013. Gabriel Fauré’s setting of the Latin Requiem funeral mass was composed between 1887 and 1890 and has today become an audience favourite, the appeal lying in its serene and comforting style and its nuanced, intimate and beautiful writing.

For the upcoming performances of this work, Polyphonic Voices and the Adelaide Chamber Singers will be accompanied by St Paul’s Cathedral organist Lachlan Redd, as well as a chamber orchestra led by violinist Sarah Curro and comprised of some of Melbourne’s finest freelance musicians. Polyphonic Voices and the Adelaide Chamber Singers will also present their own selections of unaccompanied choral music, including works by William Byrd, Herbert Howells, Giuseppe Verdi, and Australian composers Daniel Brinsmead and Paul Stanhope. Sunday, November 13, 3pm Sacred Heart Cathedral – Mackenzie Street. Premium (reserved seating) $50 / General admission $40 / Students $20. Tickets available from www.polyphonicvoices.com

Y favourite weekend of the year in Bendigo is upon us. The sixth Bendigo Blues and Roots Music Festival kickedoff last night and kicks on in earnest today and over the weekend. Some 170 acts will be performing in more than 40 venues to around 15,000 punters. The festival has come a long way. “I’m really excited. There are so many acts to choose from. We’re expecting our biggest ever turn-out for the family concert in Rosalind Park on Saturday,” festival director Colin Thompson said. “It’s great to see everything fall into place; lots of hard work by lots of dedicated people.” There’s so much to see, it’s almost anxiety-inducing. Local music legend Skip kicks proceedings off in Rosalind Park on Saturday with his Kids School Choir. Then it’s eight hours of continuous music, including the sublime Graciana Holland, the inimitable Alister Turrill, Nashville’s Travis Bowlin, festival first-timers Catfish Voodoo and the gritty, bluesy sound of Greg Dodd and The Hoodoo Men. Regular Bendigo visitor Abbie Cardwell has an early afternoon slot and another Bendigo favourite, Benny Walker, rounds out the afternoon. Also on Saturday afternoon and through to 10pm,

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The Bridge Hotel again hosts their Street Party. The Jackson Four are Festival first-timers. They’re just back from the UK (where they are a UK Blues Radio top 20 band). They are one of about 60 acts making their BB&RMF debuts. Lily and King

Saturday’s Street Party kicks off with Bleach and features eight bands including The Mojo Corner and Geoff Achison and The Souldiggers. Sunday’s line-up is pretty tasty as well, with Messin’‘Round, The Associates and Salvador among others. The Gold Dust Lounge really turns it on during festival weekend. Saturday sees 12 acts scheduled over nearly 12 hours. Queensland’s Josh Rennie-Hynes plays an early afternoon set. Other highlights include Hailey Calvert and Nicole Brophy. Rounding out proceed-

ings (for night owls) is Highway 79 – on stage at 12.45am and guaranteed to keep anyone awake. On Saturday night at MacGillivray Hall on McCrae Street, Aussie blues legend Ian Collard joins two visiting international acts – Travis Bowlin and Eugene Hideaway Bridges. Bridges is a seven times nominee for USA Blues Music Awards. Allmusic described him as “a vibrant and enthusiastic singer and guitarist ... brings fire and intensity to contemporary blues, which he laces with hints of his gospel singing past.” Fresh from the triumphant launch of her debut EP at a packed Golden Vine last week, Sherri Parry makes four appearances at the festival, including at the Queens Arms

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on Friday and the Belmont on Sunday. Glenn Skuthorpe is another Festival first-timer I’m hoping to catch. He’s at Yard Bird on Saturday afternoon and at the Engine Room in View Street on Sunday afternoon. The quirky Lily and King are always a Festival highlight. They play four times over the weekend including at Rocks On Rosalind on Sunday afternoon. They’re a “must-see” if you’ve never had the pleasure before. If you like your blues at the heavier, rockier end of the scale then Sunday arvo at the Hibo looks the go. Melbourne’s Bag O’ Nails kick things off, followed by Midweek Blues, Andy Phillips and The Cadillac Walk, with John-Luke Shelley’s new outfit, JLS and Co, wrapping things up. – Simon Wooldridge Twitter @spwooldridge

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ATIONAL recycling week from November 7 to 13 is a reminder of the opportunities in homes and businesses to increase recycling and waste reduction. Research conducted by Planet Ark identified reducing contamination in kerb-side recycling processes and recycling bathroom products and packaging as two options for residents to consider. “There is still a significant amount of confusion when it comes to appropriately disposing of plastics, particularly soft plastics like bread, pasta, cereal and lolly bags,” Planet Ark’s recycling programs manager Ryan Collins said. “Many Australians believe that they are doing the right thing by throwing their soft plastic in the kerbside recycling bin, but once it reaches the recycling facility it can become tangled in the machinery, making the process less efficient.” Soft plastics are those flexible in the hand and can be taken to many supermarkets to be recycled through the REDCycle program. Planet Ark found that while recycling bins are in the kitchens of most Australian homes, only 18 per cent of households have recycling bins in the bathroom. Many products in the bathroom can be recycled including aerosol cans, shampoo and conditioner bottles, soap packets and cardboard toilet paper rolls. Choosing products made from recycled materials is another way to minimise waste. “One of the best ways to keep

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LBERT Ernest Richardson, when nearing his retirement age began to take an active role in promoting the idea of Bendigo taking a pride in its gold mining past. He was to become a member of the Bendigo Historical Society, and it was not long thereafter that he was appointed president. Once retired Richardson began to do a significant amount of historical research, beginning at the most logical place, the Mines Department, which was housed upstairs in the state government offices in Hargreaves Street. Accessing the many files held on the Bendigo mines, Richardson began to record the significant ones in a systematic way. He would note what reef the particular mine was on and where its location was in relation to wellknown streets and landmarks. Noting the depth of the mine, the reefs in it that produced the most gold, the capital of the company involved and the total amount of gold won and dividends paid. Further and importantly, as far as

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AS IT WAS: Rae’s open cut Victoria Hill, partly filled with rubbish. Richardson was contaken for granted. cerned, was to record Bendigonians of the nature of a mine’s the era had grown plant and machinery. up with gold mines He even went to and since the end of the extent to state, if mining at the close of known, the particular 1954 most thought idiosyncrasies of the they knew all about the plant, from this he subject, how incorrect relied on his personal that really was. knowledge or what During an era was learnt through his of reasonably tough membership of the economic times, much Federated Engine Drivof the evidence of the ers’ Association. mines and their equipThe zealousness ment was being hauled with which Richardson away and sold as scrap undertook this work metal, to Richardson’s was to be admired. All great disappointment. his notes were referHe promoted the enced as to the sources idea of retaining some of his information, for of Bendigo’s mines and an amateur historian mining areas especially this was important. that of Victoria Hill, Simultaneously which, along with the he began speaking to nearby Central Nell clubs and groups in Gwynne represented to order to share his enRichardson the cradle thusiasm for the history of quartz reef mining in of mining in this city, a Bendigo. subject which was at Ambitious plans the time being largely for the Victoria Hill

area had been drawn up by Professor Miles Lewis of Melbourne University, assisted by his students. The Rotary Club of Bendigo South took on the clearing up of the Victoria Hill site as it had become a dumping ground for a great deal of hard rubbish. The site had also become heavily infested with pepper trees which were cut down and removed. One of the members of the Rotary Club of Bendigo South was George Ellis who had grown up at St Just’s Point just north of Victoria Hill. Later as an adult George lived in Eaglehawk Road, his property almost backed on to Victoria Hill. George always had a soft spot for the area and when the tree seedlings were being planted on the hill he carried buckets of water to ensure their survival. The common interests of the two men, Richardson and Ellis intersected. Richardson was a member of the Bendigo and District Tourist Association, a body that saw the tourism potential of Bendigo’s gold mining past.

ETEROLOGIST and TV presenter Jane Bunn will speak at a high tea event at the Bendigo Town Hall on Saturday, November 19. Jane is a familiar face in Bendigo having presented the highs and lows of weather on the WIN Network before joining Seven News Melbourne in 2014. Jane will discuss finding her feet in a typically maledominated field, developing a career in the spotlight, overcoming barriers, making the most of opportunities as they are presented, and the women she looked to for advice along the way.

Event organiser Kendyl Hopley said the high tea event would provide an insight into Jane’s path to success. “We celebrate the achievements of women and share their stories in the hope that it will challenge, inspire and encourage others,” she said. “Jane has an incredible career and there is much we can learn from her. Her career has taken her overseas, into lounge rooms across regional Victoria and now throughout the state. “She is also a weather consultant and supports the

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NDEPENDENT theatre company Company Eleven is bringing its production of David Williamson’s Third World Blues to Bendigo. The show will feature several cast members from the Australian Premier of the musical Ned which débuted at the Ulumbarra last year, including Bendigo locals Nelson Gardner who played the title role of Ned and Adam Lyon, the show’s composer. Set against the background of the Vietnam war Third World Blues is a taut and dramatic work combining comedic energy and biting satire. The year is 1972, Graham, a conscript arrives home from the war keen to see his wife Keren, a reunion complicated

DOMESTIC SCENE: Third World Blues will play in the Engine Room.

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

$50 for 4 months

B Bendigo Child Restraint Fitting Centre offers a complete installation service of all types of car restraints from new born to 8 years. Costa is a certified and registered member with ACRI, being also the owner guarantees personalised service and the highest quality installation possible with over 20 years experience in fitting child restraints in vehicles.

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

NATE WILLIAM HUMPHREY

NOAH CHARLES HUMPHREY

was born at

was born at Bendigo Health October 29, 2016 2834 grams Son of Lisa DeVries and Mark Humphrey of Strathdale. Brother for Bethany, Codie, Izabell, Tesharn, Kayden, Blake and Noah.

was born at Bendigo Health October 29, 2016 2438 grams Son of Lisa DeVries and Mark Humphrey of Strathdale. Brother for Bethany, Codie, Izabell, Tesharn, Kayden, Blake and Nate.

was born at Bendigo Health October 17, 2016 3654 grams Son of Stacey Whitehead and Joshua Fitzgibbon of Kangaroo Flat. Brother for Ebony, Bradley, Nelly and Riley.

Bendigo. Brother for Levi.

ELKE GRACE NORDBLOM

LILY HOPE MCENCROE

Bendigo Health October 31, 2016 3940 grams Son of Shantel Morrison and Matt Leech of

ALVIE RIVER MCLEISH was born at

was born at

Bendigo Health

was born at

Bendigo Health

October 28, 2016

3764 grams

4370 grams

October 30, 2016

Daughter of Bianca

Daughter of Meaghan

3368 grams

Lavars and Adrian

Griffiths and Danny

Nordblom of Spring

McEncroe of Epsom.

Gully. Sister for Lily.

RISHI NARAYAN SHARMA

ILLEY RAE BOYKETT

October 30, 2016 3912 grams Daughter of

Son of Brooke and Isaac

Bonny Schilling and

Sister for Hannah.

McLeish of Junortoun.

Josh Boykett of Bendigo.

ALYSSA SHARON DELMENICO

OLIVIA ROSE VAN COOTEN

BRITTANY GRACE MERRITT

was born at

Bendigo Health

St John of God

October 28, 2016

October 31, 2016

3900 grams

3455 grams

Daughter of Jessica and

Daughter of Chantelle

Son of Surya and Varun

Jarrod Delmenico of

and Caleb Van Cooten

Daughter of Emma and

Sharma of Flora Hill.

Epsom. Sister for Ryan.

of Eaglehawk.

John Merritt of Echuca.

JASPER EDWARD TYRRELL

SARA MAREE KENNON CONNOLLY

October 29, 2016 3060 grams

was born at St John of God

was born at St John of God October 25, 2016

October 27, 2016

3420 grams

2820 grams

Daughter of Nicole Kennon and Daniel

Son of Leah and James Tyrrell of Golden Square.

Connolly of California Gully. Sister for Mitchell.

Baby Photos Bendigo Weekly

5440 2500

October 27, 2016 4184 grams

BUDGET PACKAGE

SINGLE PRICES

2 x 6” x 9” 4 x 4” x 6” $35

4” x 6” $4 6” x 9” $15 8” x 12 12” $20 8

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GOERS & MAUNDER Public Accountants Registered Tax Agents

• TAX RETURNS FROM $99 • Personal & Business New clients welcome

Bendigo: 63 Midland Hwy, Epsom

Phone: 5448 3980 Castlemaine: Geo Clarke Place

Phone: 5470 6565

PUBLIC NOTICES

LOST AND FOUND

Vic. Boat Licence with PWC end.

BENDIGO Bookings essential. Ph Rubens 0477 555 335 Approved Transport Safety Vic. Course ABN 430 800 579 23

www.abcboating.com

info@shareinternational.org.au www.shareinternational.org.au M: 0428 592 209

PUBLIC NOTICES

EMPLOYMENT Photographer seeks models for: Portrait & Glamour

Call Ian on 4433 1344 Bendigo

HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION

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

Community Meals and Soup Kitchens: Bendigo Community Health Soup Kitchen: 171 Hargreaves St, Bendigo. 5448 1600. Every Thursday 4pm-4.45pm. (In the arcade near Café De Mille) Bendigo Baptist Community Care: Life Essentials: 214 Hargreaves St, Bendigo 3550. 5441 4747. Every Tuesday 7.45am. Eaglehawk Community House: 19 Bright Street, Eaglehawk. 5446 8322. All welcome to join us for a meal on Tuesdays 12 noon and again at 6pm (during school terms). Kangaroo Flat Uniting Church: Cnr Church and Camp sts. K Flat. 5447 9998. Community lunch fourth Wednesday of month, February to October, except July, noon. Cost $5. Our Shed: 14 Sailors Gully Rd, Eaglehawk - 5446 8813. Every Friday 7.30am.November – April 14 Sailors Gully Rd, Eaglehawk May – October 63 High St Eaglehawk (Anglican church hall) Kangaroo Flat Community Meals: Rotary Gateway Park. Every Wednesday 5.30pm-6.30pm. Everyone welcome. Saltworks Community Meal: 63 High St, Eaglehawk (Eaglehawk Anglican Church). 0458 018 083. Every Friday 5.45pm (not through January or public holidays). St Liborius Parish Centre: 50 Panton St, Eaglehawk. 5446 8235. Tuesday 11.30am (during school terms).

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EMPLOYMENT

Ongoing roles - 7 day fortnight Casual positions also available – 12 hour shifts Join an Equal Opportunity Employer Work close to home in a professionally driven career

The opportunity currently exists for those with life experience who want to contribute to the community via the rehabilitation of young offenders. Applicants must be resilient and dedicated to join our highly vibrant and versatile Secure Services team at the Malmsbury Youth Justice Precinct. As a Youth Justice Worker you will primarily be responsible for providing supervision, care, mentoring, coaching and support to youth within a secure facility. Your day will be filled with supporting young people through education, after school activities and program delivery. The role of a Youth Justice Worker will be challenging but rewarding and a career you have never experienced before. As Youth Justice Worker you will be offered ongoing training and support with access to an RTO and a dedicated staff wellbeing program; including exposure to clinical, operational and group supervision.

INTERNATIONAL TOURS Includes flights & most meals

Don’t miss out on this one of a kind career opportunity – to apply visit www.careers.vic.gov.au and search ref: DHHS/SS/000002. Please contact Emily Stanton on 0427 706 184 for further information.

For more information about the Department of Health and Human Services visit www.dhhs.vic.gov.au To apply online and for other DHHS and Victorian Government job opportunities please visit www.careers.vic.gov.au Police Checks form part of the Department of Health and Human Services recruitment process. The department promotes diversity and equal opportunity in employment and is committed to a more diverse workforce. If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicant,or if you have a disability, and require advice and support with the recruitment process, please contact our Diversity Unit on DiversityInclusion@dhhs.vic.gov.au

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Job Reference number: DHHS/SS/000002

FREE Pickup/Return Service from: Bendigo Railway Station, Eaglehawk, Golden Square, Kangaroo Flat & White Hills

7d Albury to Echuca River Cruise: Nov 13.......................$2775 6d Hunter Valley: Dec 22 ..........................................$1725 8d Tamworth Country Music Festival: Jan 23 ..................$1975 5d Seaside Escape: Mar 20 ........................................$1350 14d Tasmania (10d option): Mar 27 ..............................$4375 9d Forgotten Corner: Apr 3 .........................................$2350 7d Kiama & Canberra: Apr 20 .....................................$1650 5d Down by the Bay: May 1 ........................................$1165 6d Hahndorf: May 8..................................................$1575 7d Cornish Festival: May 17 .......................................$1540 6d Spirit of the Murray Cruise: May 23 ..........................$2450 13d Whitsunday & Fraser Island: Jun 17........................$4095 7d Outback S.A.: Jul 10 .............................................$2480 15d Northern Territory: Jul 26 .....................................$5790 18d Northern Territory incl. The Ghan: Jul 26 ................. $5790 16d Across The Top: Aug 8 .........................................$5900

Youth Justice Worker, Secure Services • • • •

Transport Tender Adelaide Delivery Run

• The Transport Operator must provide their own prime mover and will tow a Hazeldene’s FTE Refrigerated Trailer.

HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION

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

BRICKLAYERS all types of brick and block work, chimneys and fireplaces. Ph 5446 7057 or 0418 370 917 or 0458 438 930

BRICKLAYING No job too big No job too small Ph 0417 127 131

LAWNMOWING & WHIPPER SNIPPING Ph Pete 0418 838 861

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

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

CONCRETING

SLASHING Huntly Tractor Mowing. Blocks/ acreage, Huntly Epsom & Phone Steve 0427 381 667

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

TILER y Wall & Floor Tiler y Complete Bathroom Renovations

CONCRETER

0457 436 459

Ph. 0428 381 925

CONCRETING

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

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

FENCING CONTRACTOR All types of rural fencing. Phone 0418 172 640 for a free quote GP

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

HOME cleans efficient, Ph 0467

Cleaning, exit Quarry Hill, reliable service. 487 520.

HOUSE CLEANING & Ironing, small garden jobs 12 years exp, refs & police check avail. Phone 0419 533 402

JORDAN RAMAGE LANDSCAPING For all Outdoor Improvements Ph 0434 933 277

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

LAWN MOWING Domestic & large blocks. Ride on mowing Competitive rates. Call Mark 0438 544 789 Bendigo Onsite Servicing

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

Evaporative coolers should be serviced + disinfected ONCE PER YEAR in order to work efficiently. Make sure you stay COOL this summer!

Nathan Maber 0407 972 717 bendigotemptech@hotmail.com Servicing all of Central Victoria • Pensioner discounts available Registered Licence No. 47315

BEAT THE SUMMER HEAT PRE-SEASON COOLING SPECIALS!

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 Amazing deals on Fujitsu, Panasonic, LG, Samsung

Evaporative Cooler Clearance!

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

GRASS SLASHING Prompt service New clients welcome Ph Frank 0418 327 600 or 5442 5864.

PLASTERER EXPERIENCED LOCAL PLASTERER

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

0448 713 499 Lawn Mowing, Whipper Snipping

$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

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PH 5440 2514 37-39 View Street Bendigo

Digger Service

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

5446 7163 or 0418 510 074

To advertise in this section contact our classifieds department 1300 558 385 classifieds@ bendigopublishing .com

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

Bobcat & Tipper Hire Backhoe Trenching Post Hole Borer 200 - 600mm diameter

Site Clearing Driveways Excavation Laser Levelling Rubbish Removal

Call Clint 0427 349 549

Phone Ron on

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5447 7823 or 0431 609 423

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

BATHROOMS & KITCHENS

McCabes & HOME IMPROVEMENTS

0417 511 159

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

z Hole Boring z Trenching z Drive Ways z Rock Breaker z Retaining Walls z Concreting z Site Cleans z No Job too small

SEPTIC TANK SEWER TREATMENT PLANTS Supplied and installed PIC LICENCED

0418 508 993 Just $3.25 per line (5 LINE MINIMUM)

1300 558 385

CARPENTERS

C CARPENTRY & MAINTENANCE M TRADE QUALIFIED CARPENTER

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

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

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

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

CLEANING SERVICES

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Owner Operator

Ph 5444 3288 or 0419 337 466 COMPUTERS

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

COMPUTERS

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Matt: 0409 141 093 • Nicole: 0428 119 386 E: nicmat2001@hotmail.com

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

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MEMBER

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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

TV Tuning from $40

DBM-1122 DB-U-28169

CLEANING SERVICES

ANTENNAS

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

BUILDERS

Carports Concreting Renovations Decks & Verandahs

Lic 301593C

PJ TAYLOR KITCHEN, BATHROOMS

5446 1422

LITTLE RIPPER

Services Offered

ABN: 62 094 744 216

HAYLEY'S CLEANING SERVICE

TempTech

y Waterproofing

Genuine Special $50 Sq/M Only a few spots left!! Phone: 0422 424 348.

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

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CLEANING & CARPET service,

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

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

AIR CONDITIONING

BLOCKED DRAINS PHOTO/FILM COPIES Same day service Ph 5448 4324

AIR CONDITIONING

PLASTER

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

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING • 1.7 Tonne Mini Digger on Trailer • 900, 450, 300mm Buckets Plus Ripper • Post Hole Auger 300 & 450mm available • 5 Tonne Excavator Available for Hire with Rock Breaker • Dry & Wet Hire Available • 7 Days - Mon-Sun

Ph 0429 171 697

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Services Offered ELECTRICIANS

GARDEN SERVICES

Electrical Installations

Over 40 Years Service

REC 4085

Geoff Williams

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

LANDSCAPING

Big Area Lawn Mowing Domestic/Industrial Large/Small Blocks Fence Lines/Fire Breaks Weed Spraying (Large/Small)

ELECTRICIAN

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

ARE YOU RENOVATING?

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MOBILE BATHROOM FOR HIRE

Available 7 days • Free quotes Tree and stump removal Dingo service

(Shower, hand basin, toilet etc)

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

Phone 0439 619 361

Phone: 0417 329 802

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MOBILE BATHROOMS

HANDYMAN SERVICES

PAVING & LANDSCAPING by Phil Carman

Ashley’s Handyman Service Lawn and Garden Maintenance Small Home Maintenance Jobs Painting etc. All enquiries welcome: 0427 096 404

Call David/Bronwyn

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

PAINTERS / DECORATORS BENBOW AND SCOTT

PH: 0418 822 911

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Stuart Erwin 0407 667 900 Cameron Rogister 0411 956 937

Central Victoria 13 11 98

HANDYMAN SERVICES

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• Qualified tradesmen • Landscaping • Commercial and residential property maintenance

• 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 •

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GARDEN SERVICES

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• Gutter cleaning • Gutter guard installation • Small maintenance jobs

PHONE KEV 0411 540 069

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Edge Gardening and Mowing NO JOB TOO SMALL

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Phone, Fax, email or bring in this coupon with $28*, or $33* with photo, and your advertisement will be published in the next 4 editions. Categories included: Autos, Boats, Car Parts, Caravans & Trailers, Commercial Vehicles, For Sale, Four Wheel Drives, Livestock, Machinery, Motorbikes & Wrecking.

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Services Offered PEST CONTROL

PLUMBERS SPECIALISING IN: JLC PLUMBING & PLUMBING GAS GENERAL

& MAINTENANCE $100 CASH BACK ALL RENTALON PROPERTY MAINTENANCE HOT WATERGASUNITS FITTING AND Formally “Spider Sprayers”

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PLUMBERS

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SPOUT CLEANING

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Father & Son Team PH 0408 198 759 or 5435 3411

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

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TREE LOPPING

4 Nolan Street, Bendigo

Services Offered

0448 701 138

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

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Risa’s winning return

Legends hit the track

By JOEL PETERSON

A NEAR flawless week of tennis has Risa Ozaki hoping she will be back in Bendigo before long. The Japanese number one seed produced a dominant campaign to win the Bendigo International Pro Tour event, sealing the deal with a 6-3, 6-3 win over number two seed Asia Muhammad. Ozaki maintained control of Sunday’s final for the majority of the game, despite it being punctuated by long rallies and the quality of tennis you expect from the tournament’s top two seeds. The 2014 Bendigo runnerup will move up from her world ranking of 117 after the win. She took a 3-0 advantage in the second set and looked extremely comfortable, but Muhammad was able to fight back, holding serve and then breaking that of Ozaki to put herself squarely back in the contest. Muhammad’s inability to win points on serve was her Achilles’ heel all day, with Ozaki’s outstanding returning ability shining through. The American won just 42 per cent of points on first serve

DOMINANT: Risa Ozaki was too good in Bendigo. and 27 per cent on second serve, compared to Ozaki‘s figures of 57 per cent and 50 per cent on second serve. After the win, Ozaki said she enjoyed her time in Bendigo and hopes to come back for fu-

ture events, while Muhammad said Ozaki was simply better on the day and deserved to win. Muhammad went straight to another Pro Tour event in Canberra this week before she heads back to the US to kick

start her preparation for the Australian summer of tennis. The tournament was the last major event held before the redevelopment of the Bendigo Tennis Complex starts next week.

Spirit back on track ahead of Caps clash From Page 32 “We’ve got to be careful that we don’t get too far ahead of ourselves because we had a major error and all we have done is re-align from that,” he said. “Where it should have been a great get and put us right at the very top, all it has done is put us back to level pegging unfortunately, because of the weekend before.” Swapping Payne out of the starting five for Richards proved to be a win-win for the Spirit, with the two-time all star centre having an impact while Payne had her best weekend of the season coming off the bench. “I was feeling a little bit under the pump starting and coming off the bench just gives me a bit more freedom,” Payne said. “I have no issues whether I start or come off the bench, as long as we get the win. “That happened, it’s fair to say it worked, so I think we are going to stick with it.” Bendigo gets another stern test this week as Canberra comes

DIRECTION: Kerryn Harrington was named in the WNBL Team of the Week. to town on Saturday, led by MVP contender Marianna Tolo. Tolo is second in the league in scoring and rebounding, trail-

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ing only Capitals teammate Mikaela Ruef. Despite that individual statistical dominance, Canberra

looks to lack Bendigo’s depth. The Caps have three players averaging double digit points where Bendigo has five, and the Spirit have seven players averaging at least three boards a game led by Nayo Raincock-Ekunwe where the Caps have just four. Bendigo’s league-leading rebounding differential – the Spirit pull down 9.7 more rebounds per game than they allow – suggests it may be able to neutralise Canberra’s strength on the glass. “(Along with Tolo) I think Nayo is also in MVP form. Just in terms of coming to the game you’ll see two Olympians playing against each other and two MVP-type players and I think that matchup will be a critical one,” Pritchard said. “They could both be the key players or they could both play well, neutralise one another and it will come down to the players around them stepping up.” Bendigo takes on Canberra at Bendigo Stadium from 7.30pm on Saturday. Local junior basketballers who wear their singlet to the game receive will free entry.

THE Bendigo Harness Racing Club will have a star-studded lineup of drivers at its upcoming Memorial Race Night on Friday, November 11. In a field that would not look out of place at a Moonee Valley or Melbourne Showgrounds race card of yesteryear, some of the best “master” drivers will compete in the Oxley Feed Mill feature race, with $10,000 prize money on offer. The night will feature a list of drivers who have played a significant part in harness racing’s Inter Dominion history and Victorian racing in general over the past five decades. The combined total of winners driven by the 12 competitors is over 11,000, with Brian Gath heading the group with just over 3300 of the wins. Longlea-based Gath and dual Inter Dominion-winning driver Jim O’Sullivan, based at Heathcote, are both set to line up.

Showgrounds veterans include dual Inter Dominion winner Graeme Lang and Hunter Cup winner Neville Welsh. The wizard of Great Western, Peter Manning, will don his silks, along with Inter Dominion-winning driver Cliff Powell (Elmore) and well-known local and respected horseman Keith Pratt. Recent additions to the ranks are Noel Shinn and Ginger Gleeson while Dick Lee and Graeme Whittle are also back chasing further glory and dual Maryborough Cup-winning driver Bill Spitiri rounds out the field. Harness Racing Victoria has thrown its support behind the event, in its fifth year, changing the conditions so that the drivers will race in their own famous colours. The Memorial Race Night will be held at Lords Raceway on Friday, November 11, with memorabilia on show throughout the evening.

Braves triumph A PAIR of dominant wins against Maryborough has helped the Bendigo Braves and Lady Braves bolster their Country Basketball League title credentials. The Bendigo men thumped the Blazers 82-45, led by 20 points from Jake Lloyd. After an even first period in the men’s clash the Braves blew the hosts away in the second, closing the opening half on a 17-0 run to take control of the game at the interval. The Braves then ripped off another 13-0 run to leave the Blazers in their wake in the third term, eventually running out 37-point winners. The women’s clash was even more one-sided as Bendigo claimed a 100-48 victory. In contrast to the men’s game, the women’s game only featured one double-digit run of scoring for the Lady Braves, who steadily built their lead. Madi Sexton led the way with 23 points and Jess Rennie had 17. The good form followed the next day as Danielle O’Toole and Tahnee Cannan led Bendigo to a 25-point win over Swan Hill to improve their league-topping record to 4-0. The two Bendigo sides travels to Echuca on Saturday night to kick off round five before hosting Maryborough from 12pm on Sunday.

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RED HOT: Sedgwick’s Andrew Sheehan has started the season well. Photo: JOEL PETERSON

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Upset brewing By JOEL PETERSON

WEST Bendigo is a chance of producing a major upset when it heads into day two of its Emu Valley Cricket Association clash with United tomorrow. The Redbacks were tipped by many to struggle again after finishing bottom last season and were thumped by Mandurang last round, but are just three wickets away from a potential win against the EVCA’s reigning premiers. Andrew Mead dominated with the bat for Wests, making 97 of the team’s total of 156 before he was caught off the bowling of skipper Josh White. While White picked up the key wicket, Kieran Nihill did the bulk of the damage taking 6/41 off 11.5 overs. United’s trouble with the bat started early, losing the wickets of opening trio George Hartney, Nathan Taig and Seb Greene to the bowling of Scott Ryan with

just 12 runs on the board. Xavier Walsh (32) and Pat Hartney (46) dug in to put 52 on for the fourth wicket but the Redbacks were able to pick up some late scalps before stumps to have United at 7/136, needing 21 for first innings points. A ton to Leon Beatty and a massive eighth wicket partnership saved Maiden Gully from trouble against Emu Creek in their clash at JG Edwards Oval. Simon Marwood (2/109) and Khan Birtles (4/54) did damage with the ball early in Gully’s innings, taking the opening five wickets for 68 runs. Beatty joined Leigh Draper at the crease and added 104 for the sixth wicket before the latter was caught behind 63, that included 10 boundaries. After the wicket of Brett Haw fell, Burns (33) and Beatty (101 not out) put on 69 for the eighth wicket before Beatty and Darcy Poulter added a further 24

for the ninth wicket to have Gully placed comfortably at 9/282 at stumps. At Mandurang, Andrew Sheehan’s blistering start to the EVCA season continued, backing up 133 last week with a hard-hitting 92 to lead Sedgwick to 9/289 against the Rangas. Sheehan’s innings included 11 fours and three sixes on a day where there were boundaries aplenty. One of the more unusual feats of the day belonged to Matt Giri, who bowled Rick Ladson before donning the wicket keeping gear after the tea break and stumping Sheehan off the bowling of Charlton Hindle. Scott McKenzie and Andrew Friswell also added scores of 40 and 41 to set a powerful Mandurang batting lineup a target of 290 for victory. In the round’s other game, Spring Gully will resume at 1/36 chasing Golden Gully’s total of 201 at Spring Gully Oval.

Big tests for top trio THEY have been long touted as the competition’s up-and-coming sides and Bendigo, Sandhurst and Kangaroo Flat are living up to the hype after two weeks of Bendigo District Cricket Association action. All three sides recorded impressive wins to move to 2-0 after two rounds of action, the only undefeated sides, while the side that has dominated this decade of the BDCA in Strathdale-Maristians is winless. Each of the three clubs have endured long finals droughts and although it is early on all have shown positive signs in their wins. Kangaroo Flat has demonstrated it is one of the best bowling sides in the league, Sandhurst produced a memorable performance led by nine Craig Howard wickets to defeat Maristians last weekend and Bendigo has shown more depth in both its batting and bowling in its early games. All three will have their mettle sternly tested again this week, each playing finalists from last season. The Roos host Strathdale, who will be smarting after a down-to-the-

wire loss to Sandhurst. The Suns have blooded some young talent in the season’s early games and will be determined to bounce back and get their season rolling. Kangaroo Flat has produced two huge bowling performances to open the season, while Dylan Gibson, Dylan Barber and Nathan Stubbings have added depth to the top of their batting order. Bendigo faces Bendigo United at Harry Trott Oval a week after the Redbacks recorded a dominant win over Eaglehawk. The evergreen Heath Behrens hit form after a round one duck with his 27th A-grade century, and captain Leigh McDermott spearheaded a bowling attack that decimated Eaglehawk from 1/74 to all out for 85. Nathan Fitzpatrick, leg spinner Tom Hart and new coach Shane Koop – who made a patient 85 and carried his bat against Golden Square – have all performed well early, but the BUCCs attack will test whether Bendigo has the batting depth to stand up

BARBIERI TO BASL FORMER Australia Matildas captain Melissa Barbieri will be in Bendigo when the Bendigo Amateur Soccer League holds its representative youth girls tryouts next month. The league has invited all girls aged 11 to 16 to try out for its development squad on November 26, at which Barbieri will be in attendance. The league says it has seen annual participation growth for girls of over 20 per cent and is taking steps to build retention through initiatives with girls football. The trials will be held at Spring Gully’s Stanley Avenue ground on November 26 from 11am, with registrations accepted on the day.

HUGE NUCA CLASH TOP sides Raywood and Bagshot will clash in round five of the Northern United Cricket Association season this weekend. In what has been an even start to the season, Raywood is a game clear on top with three wins and one loss while Bagshot is next with a 2-2 record. Marc Sherwell led Bagshot to victory over Colbinabbin while Raywood defeated Heathcote in dominant fashion by 148 runs. Other games in round five see Colbinabbin against Dingee, Raywood face Heathcote and Goornong travelling to Calivil.

O’NEILL UP FOR AWARD

SPUN OUT: Strathdale skipper Linton Jacobs was one of Craig Howard’s nine scalps. against one of the competition’s most balanced bowling lineups. Sandhurst hosts Eaglehawk after one of the best wins in the club’s recent history, defending just 131 against the Suns. Craig Howard was the star with remarkable figures of 9/60 off 30.5 overs but the strong performances of spinner Sam Sperling and economical quick Taylor Beard both played their part.

Eaglehawk’s batting collapse against Bendigo United was no doubt worrying, but after their strong showing with the willow in their opening game the Hawks will be keen to show it was an aberration against a strong bowling attack. Other games see White Hills at home to Golden Square and Strathfieldsaye and Huntly North Epsom both looking to register their first win at Tannery Lane.

BENDIGO Thunder coach Cherie O’Neill is in the running for AFL Victoria’s female coach of the year, to be presented at the Community Football Awards Gala Dinner next Friday. O’Neill led the Thunder to an undefeated home and away campaign and a Victorian Women’s Football League premier division grand final berth after taking over the top job on the eve of the season. O’Neill won the local Australian Football Coaches Association equivalent of the award, and is one of five finallists. The state awards will be presented next Friday, November 11, at Docklands.

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STRONG FORM: Nayo Raincock-Ekunwe was the round four Player of the Week. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

By JOEL PETERSON

IT has been hard to gauge just where the Bendigo Spirit is at in the opening weeks of the Women’s National Basketball League season, but if last weekend is any indication they may be the competition’s team to beat.

Bendigo had just about as good a weekend as you could hope for in the WNBL, scoring away wins at Dandenong and the fortress that is Townsville Stadium after a nightmare round three. The Spirit dominated the rebound count in both games – after

inserting Gabe Richards into the starting lineup to in place of Nadeen Payne – and each were played in wildly contrasting styles. Friday night’s encounter in Dandenong was described by Spirit coach Simon Pritchard as one of the best games he has been involved in,

both sides going blow-for-blow in an offensive showcase before Bendigo claimed a 94-85 win and the season series over the hosts. On Sunday, Bendigo’s depth shone through in a defensive battle, five starters scoring in double figures to Townsville’s two en route to a

wire-to-wire 74-62 victory. Despite the quality of the wins, coach Simon Pritchard was matterof-fact about where the wins place his side in the league’s pecking order despite the Spirit sitting on top of a crowded ladder after four rounds. Continued Page 30