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ISSUE 994 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2016

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Heritage remains a city attraction

By PETER KENNEDY

ONE of Bendigo’s biggest tourism players is celebrating a dramatic turnBendigo Heritage Attractions reChief executive officer Peter Abaround in its fortunes, and believes from external contracts in the Bendigo Tramways Workshop, plus ongo- corded a loss of $1,221,678 for the bott said the past year had seen there are even better times ahead.

Bendigo Heritage Attractions will ing support from the City of Greater year ended June 30, 2016, but this some great new experiences added to includes the impairment of the tram- BHA’s product offering including the today unveil its annual results for the Bendigo, things were back on track.

Mr Wright highlighted a 10.8 per ways infrastructure of $1,673,118 re- school holiday Crack the Code Chal2015/16 financial year at an annual ecting the intention to transfer an evening tram experience, Monday to Friday 9am –these 5pm, orlenge, by appointment general meeting to be held at the cent growth in admissions, 14.8 per flInspect cent growth in retail, and contract assets to the council for nil consider- as well as some significant improveBendigo TAFE library. ments to the bread and butter expeBHA chairman David Wright revenue growth at the Bendigo Tram- ation in 2016-17.

Depot andorWorkshop of almost If the impairment loss was ex- riences such as the new app for the said after several years Monday of toughtofiFriday - ways Inspect 9am – 5pm, by appointment nancial outcomes for the organisa- 61 per cent over the previous finan- cluded from the results, a profit of Vintage Talking Tram Tour and Santa $451,343 would have been recorded. Tram which had proven to be a huge tion, he was pleased to announce cial year.

Overall revenue lifted almost 30 Significantly, BHA also had positive hit with locals. that thanks to strong growth in core operating cash flows of $89,360.

“Work on the Yarra Trams City products, improvements in revenue per cent to about $4.693 million.Inspect Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm, or by appointment

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Circle contract at the Bendigo Tramways Workshop has continued with two more of these trams currently undergoing the restoration process,” he said.

“Further external contracts were sourced for a range of projects such as converting a Sydney tram into a large scale kitchen which showcased the capabilities that our heritage workshop has.

“We see an opportunity to further grow this side of the business and maintain or expand job opportunities in Bendigo.”

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With the majority of Victorian homes sold by private sale, the median number of days a home takes to sell is a key market indicator for this type of sale. Any decline in the median number of days on market generally indicates increasing interest in a town or region.

Areas showing the strongest improvements over the month of October included Hepburn Springs with homes selling in a median of 51 days, compared to 71 days in September.

The beachside towns of Indented Head, Apollo Bay, Barwon Heads and Queenscliff also recorded improvements in their private sale markets in October.

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Solid declines in the number of days a home took to sell were also recorded in Cowes, down from 128 days last year to 90.5 days on market; Echuca, down from 80 days to a median of 47.5; and Anglesea, falling from 86 to 55 days.

Suburbs in the Geelong area also sold faster than the same period last year, making them some of Victoria’s best-selling private markets. These included Bell Post Hill (28.5 days), Geelong West (29 days on market), Herne Hill (29 days), Grovedale (32 days), Newcomb (32 days) and Bell Park (48 days).

Properties in Melbourne spent an average of 34 days on market in October, up one day from September and two days less than in October 2015.

For regional Victoria, the median days on market rose back to previous levels following an unusually large drop last month, up twelve days to 68 days on market in October 2016.

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Improvements were also seen in areas near Ballarat such as in Creswick, where homes were snapped up in a median of 50 days on market, compared to 85 last year; and Newington where properties sold in a median of 32 days, half the time taken a year ago.

In Ballarat East, homes were on market for a median of 48 days, compared to 67 days last year; and in Ballarat North, 44 days, compared to 66 days.

The reduction in the number of days on market in many areas is a positive sign that sales and buyer demand will continue to improve over spring and into summer this year.

For more information on median house prices, visit reiv.com.au.

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Councillors meet for new term

By SHARON KEMP

MARGARET O’Rourke was officially installed as City of Greater Bendigo mayor on Tuesday and chaired her first council meeting less than 24 hours later.

Deputy mayor and Bendigo’s most recent mayor, Rod Fyffe, on occasion reminded Cr O’Rourke and councillors of protocol, but the meeting lasted only 90 minutes and included questions from the floor for the first time since protestor disruptions more than a year ago caused Cr Fyffe to rescind the privilege.

Prior to Wednesday night’s meeting, seven newly-elected councillors, Ms O’Rourke, Yvonne Wrigglesworth, George Flack, Julie Hoskin, Andrea Metcalf, Matt Emond and Jennifer Alden, and two re-elected veterans, James Williams and Rod Fyffe, completed an

ROBED: New mayor Margaret O’Rourke.

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intensive two-week induction that included long days learning the ropes of decision making and council process, and their new role.

They also prepared for the meeting by visiting sites subject to planning applications, and attended community functions.

Council chief executive Craig Niemann congratulated them on their first meeting.

“It is always interesting leading up to the first meeting with a new council and particularly with seven new councillors but you did a fantastic job tonight so well done to you all,” Mr Niemann said.

“It is the start of a big journey, a long journey, so it has been a good start.”

Ms O’Rourke was installed as the new mayor on Tuesday night and reiterated during her address that she was committed to putting any residual negativity behind the

council, and building on previous work that had seen millions of dollars flow into the city and spent on health, recreation and transport infrastructure.

Cr Williams nominated Cr O’Rourke for mayor, noting her roles as a senior businesswoman.

On completing the first meeting, Cr O’Rourke thanked council-

Hashtag closes its doors ONE of Bendigo’s highest profile hospitality venues has closed its doors and entered into external administration, with the loss of more than 20 jobs.

The Platform Bar Pty Ltd, trading as Hashtag, occupied a prominent corner position in the recently established Kennington Village shopping centre.

Melbourne based firm Grant Thornton were appointed administrators of the company on Monday, November 14.

Under Section 436A of the Corporations Act, a company may appoint an administrator if the board thinks it is or will become insolvent.

Hashtag was the brainchild of Bendigo businessman and entrepreneur Corey Scoble.

Mr Scoble’s long history in the hospitality industry includes establishing the iconic Brewhouse coffee shop and coffee roasting business.

In August 2015, the Bendigo Weekly revealed Mr Scoble as the new owner of the historic Raven-

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lors for her election as mayor.

“I would like to thank the councillors around this table for the faith you have put in me in being mayor for this term and I look forward to working with you all in directing the city for the next four years,” she said.

“I would also like to thank the executive team for the great induc-

tion, that was a very intense week, for the community to understand we were here every day, long hours, but it was absolutely worthwhile.

“Getting a full induction on all the various elements of what we have to do as councillors, we have got a lot to learn.”

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STAFF LAID OFF: Hashtag closed on Monday. swood Homestead property, as well as having sold Brewhouse.

The Weekly understands Mr Scoble operated four separate companies as part of his business affairs, but only The Platform Bar Pty Ltd, trading as Hashtag has entered into administration.

Documents lodged with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission show that administrators Matthew Byrnes and Andrew Hewitt will convene a meeting of creditors of the Hashtag business on Wednesday, November 23. The meeting will be held at Melbourne’s Rialto building from 10am.

Mr Byrnes yesterday said his staff had met with about 21 affected staff and told them their

positions were now redundant, but that it was too early to comment on the business’s ability to meet the staff entitlements, or on the full extent of the company’s debts.

He said Grant Thornton had already spoken to several parties about the business, and their potential interest in its assets and future operation, adding administrators wanted to move quickly in this regard.

A spokesperson for Kennington Village shopping centre declined to comment on the closure of Hashtag, saying the matter was confidential.

The Weekly’s calls and messages to Mr Scoble were not returned. – Peter Kennedy

THE wheel wear and level crossing detection saga that derailed regional Victoria’s train services early this year led to a marked increase in commuter complaints, according to the state’s Public Transport Ombudsman.

The ombudsman’s annual report for 2015/16 was released yesterday and compounded figures from V/ Line’s annual report last month showing the company copped a $23 million net loss.

Customer service was a central issue in both reports, V/Line’s own rating dipping to 67.5 per cent from the previous year’s 71.3 per cent customer satisfaction rating.

The PTO report was more damning, listing the VLocity wheel wear issues that caused months worth of disruptions as a common refrain among the 5320 issues reported by commuters.

“Commuters were greatly impacted for some time by V/Line needing to address a serious wheel wear issue on many of their carriages,” public transport ombudsman Treasure Jennings said.

“Many people across Victoria contacted my office with complaints relating to cancellations, disruptions and punctuality of services.”

The disruptions also had a significant financial cost, with V/Line

having to shell out $116,178 in compensation for not meeting ontime targets, more than double the 2014/15 amount.

Customers information enquiries made to V/Line more than doubled, most as a direct result of the extended service alterations.

Bendigo line patronage also took a hit despite V/Line’s overall network patronage soaring 17.5 per cent.

The Bendigo and Gippsland lines – the two worst affected lines by the wheel wear issues – were the only two that saw patronage decrease over the financial year.

Bendigo line patronage was slightly down, from 2.51 million to 2.50 million trips according to the report, while Gippsland line dipped from 2.04 million to 1.76 million.

The report stated that the wheel wear issues were responsible “for a loss in patronage of around 600,000 trips”.

V/Line’s on-time running figures were nearly three per cent below the network-wide benchmark of 92 per cent.

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Chapman case on hold

FORMER City of Greater Bendigo councillor Elise Chapman has yet to convince the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal to allow her to cross examine any of the people she wants summoned to court.

But VCAT judge Frances Millane is leaving open the possibility that council executive services manager Peter Davies might be called.

On Monday, Judge Millane adjourned the matter until Ms Chapman submits a witness statement, which she must do by December 12.

Ms Chapman is appealing in VCAT an independent councillor conduct panel’s 2015 finding that she breached the code of conduct by sending a tweet depicting children with mutilated genitals.

The tweet was sent in reply to a

comment made on twitter by a supporter of the Bendigo mosque.

At Monday’s directions hearing, Ms Chapman outlined why she wanted to question in court seven former councillors, seven new councillors, three executive officers and the state Local Government minister.

She told Judge Millane there had been no complaint about the tweet until chief executive Craig Niemann issued a media release about it.

Ms Chapman said she had been the target of a campaign driven by councillors and some council executives that discriminated against her because of her political beliefs.

She said she had been forced to add a disclaimer to her twitter account which identified her as a councillor and ultimately led to the independent panel making a

finding against her.

Ms Chapman maintained she sent the tweet as a private individual, not as a councillor.

She claimed she was denied access to mediation as a initial remedy, and had not talked to any councillor

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Responding to Ms Chapman’s arguments, Judge Millane said the tribunal would hear whether Ms Chapman had breached the code of conduct when she sent the tweet.

She added how Ms Chapman was treated and the intentions of

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about the issue except for Peter Cox, who was mayor at the time.

Ms Chapman alleged that talking to Cr Cox, she was advised to “sign the apology and it would all go away”.

“Then the rest of the councillors did not allow me to read it out.

“I want to question them all,” Ms Chapman said, and starting crying.

councillors and executive staff was irrelevant.

“The only person’s conduct that we’re inquiring into is yours,” Judge Millane told Ms Chapman.

However, she allowed that the issues of the disclaimer and the apology may be relevant and ordered the council to submit relevant documents including email communications between councillors

Liacos is gallery chairman THE challenge for the Bendigo Art Gallery will be to keep raising the bar for regional galleries, says the new chairman of the gallery board, Stan Liacos.

“You should never be complacent, this community has brought the gallery to great heights but you cannot take your eye off the ball,” Mr Liacos said this week.

“What we have to do is maintain the rage and keep reinventing how we do it and how we get on the national stage.

“The only way that will happen is if the gallery director (Karen Quinlan) and the (City of Greater Bendigo) and the board stay very focussed, creative and passionate.”

Mr Liacos accepted the role of chairman this week, replacing Gordon McKern who has headed up the board for the past five years which have been its most successful.

In another change, retiring director Rosemary McKenzie will be replaced by Bendigo and Adelaide Bank executive Robert Musgrove, an appointment that signals Mr Liacos’ stated intention to gain more corporate support for the gallery.

And in a move that suggests that gallery will build on the success of the Forever Marilyn statue in Rosalind Park, which attracted thousands of visitors and was the subject of countless selfies, Mr

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and council staff, by November 28.

She also asked to see a letter of complaint that was referred to in the panel’s documents.

Barrister Eddy Gisonda, who acted for the council, said the content of Ms Chapman’s witness statement would determine the relevance of calling Mr Davies and former councillors.

New councillor Julie Hoskin took the unusual step of interrupting court proceedings to say she had not been advised until days ago that she was a party to Ms Chapman’s appeal.

Judge Millane told Ms Hoskin she was not a party and asked her to sit down. She then adjourned the matter to allow the council to make a formal submission.

Judge Millane did not propose a new date for the hearing.

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new chair: Gordon McKern has handed over to Stan Liacos. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN McKern and Mr Liacos lauded its success.

Forever Marilyn was the brainchild of Ms Quinlan and Tansy Curtin who curated the Marilyn Monroe gallery exhibition.

Mr McKern said the initiative was fully supported by the board and was a resounding success.

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“We have created a stupendous indoor gallery,” he said.

“What I and the board would like to see is even more courageous endeavours around the gallery outside.”

He has only been a director since May but Mr Liacos has been attending board meetings for 10

years, as a council executive.

When he moved to Regional Development Victoria this year, Mr McKern asked him to officially join the board.

“Over the last 10 years we have created the largest and finest art gallery in regional Australia by a country mile so I am looking forward to staying directly involved,” Mr Liacos said.

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TITLE searches have revealed four hectares of land in Golden Square to be vacated by City Central Caravan Park is owned by two Altona-based businesswomen.

The Bendigo Weekly has found the land was bought in the early 1990s by Joseph Lococo and inherited by his daughters Melissa Jacobson and Teresa Lococo.

The caravan park will be open and operational for another 14 months, but leaseholders Christine and John Norman, have been asked to hand the land back, vacant of all residents and structures, by March 2018 when their lease runs out.

At that point, the land will be available for sale or development but Ms Jacobson did not return requests to contact the Bendigo Weekly.

Ms Norman has declined to name the landowners but a land title search shows the land is held by Lococo Nominees, a private company that is located in Altona.

It is understand Lococo Property Solutions Pty Ltd, of which Ms Jacobson and Ms Lococo are the shareholders and directors, is acting as the landlord of the caravan park.

Both women operate the family business, Mt William Olive Grove at Lancefield, which has won awards for its products.

At the caravan park, more than 90 residents live permanently in cabins or caravans, and will be forced to move within 12 months.

Many of them are elderly and supported.

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New roles announced COUNCILLORS have accepted roles on City of Greater Bendigo committees that reflect their background interests.

Matt Emond, who works in the arts industry, has been appointed to serve on the Bendigo Art Gallery board, one of the prime committee positions given the accolades it has won in recent years. He will also serve on the Municipal Emergency Management Planning Committee.

On the Loddon Mallee Waste and Recovery Group, Andrea Metcalf will follow former councillor Barry Lyons in repre-

senting the council.

Mr Lyonsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; appointment finishes in April 2017.

Cr Metcalf campaigned strongly leading up to last monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s elections on softening aspects of the councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s organics program, including the requirement that citizens sign a statutory declaration not to throw organic waste in general rubbish if they were exempt from the service.

In other appointments, George Flack has joined the Bendigo Chinese Association Museum committee and the Municipal Fire Management

committee.

In the financial services industry for 40 years, he will join mayor Margaret Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Rourke on the audit committee.

Affiliated with the Greens, Jennifer Alden will represent council on the Central Victorian Greenhouse Alliance and also on the Bendigo Maubisse Friendship Committee.

Yvonne Wrigglesworth will sit on the Bendigo Tourism Board, Julie Hoskin on the Bendigo Heritage Attractions group and Rod Fyffe, who is deputy mayor, on the Goldfields Library Corporation Board.

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Meetings cut back The City of Greater Bendigo Council has agreed to trial a new meeting cycle.

Council will meet on the third Wednesday of every month for the next 12 months, with the only exception being this Decemberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meeting due to the proximity to Christmas.

Mayor Margaret Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Rourke said there were a number of advantages to the new cycle. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The community will more easily know when the next meeting will be and provide councillors with more time to meet with the community between formal council meetings,â&#x20AC;? Cr Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Rourke said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The once-a-month ap-

proach to meetings is consistent with many other local government areas of our size and in keeping with general good governance and how a number of boards operate. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The meeting agenda will be uploaded to the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website on a Friday, so residents have more time to read the council reports.â&#x20AC;?

This meeting cycle is considered a trial for the current mayoral term and will be reconsidered next year.

Meetings will be held on the following dates: December 14, 2016 and then in 2017 on January 18, February 15, March 15, April 19, May 17, June 21, July 19, August 16, September 20, October 18 and November 15.

City of 200,000 Yvonne Wrigglesworth

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THE state government wants to kick start planning to fit 200,000 people in Bendigo by 2041.

That is the aspirational population goal contained in Victorian planning policy that wants regional cities to absorb some of the projected growth of Melbourne.

But it is projected the population of Bendigo will only reach the number in the early 2050s.

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COUNCIL 2016 Thumbs up on Know Your Council New data on the state government’s Know Your Council website shows the City of Greater Bendigo has performed well in 2015/2016.

The data is collected from all councils in Victoria as part of the state government’s local government performance and reporting framework.

Bendigo falls into the regional city category and residents can compare it with councils located in Geelong, Ballarat, Shepparton, Latrobe, Mildura, Warrnambool, Wodonga, Horsham and Wangaratta.

Our performance was consistent with last year

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THE National Hotel in Golden Square will demolish part of its building, revamp an outdoor area and move an entrance to the Violet Street facade in a bid to transform its layout.

But the application drew objections from some neighbours that were supported by three City of Greater Bendigo councillors when it was debated on Wednesday night.

The permit was approved with conditions but not before Julie Hoskin, Andrea Metcalf and George Flack supported objections, most relating to noise and parking, at the High St Victorian-era hotel.

The National wants to

change the layout and is proposing to infill a drive-through to extend the area of the hotel.

But doing this, there is no longer a need for a crossover on High St that facilitates the access of cars. It will be removed.

The hotel also wants to create a small extension into a new alfresco area in the former drive-through area that faces High St. In a bid to change the main entrance on the corner of High and Violet streets, the owners want to replace the door with a full-length window.

Creating a new entrance, the hotel wants to demolish part of the heritage facade of the building facing Violet St

and construct bi-fold doors.

However, council officers recommended the style of the new door would not fit with the heritage facade.

“As a single leaf door would address heritage concerns and possibly ease some of the residents’ concerns about noise, at the consultation meeting there was an attempt to negotiate a removal of the bi-fold doors and replacement with a single leaf door,” the officers’ report stated.

“However, while some residents found this to be an acceptable outcome, others did not want any doors on the Violet Street frontage so this matter could not be fully resolved.”

Speaking on Wednesday

night, Cr Hoskin said the doors in Violet Street would draw all patron traffic to that part of the building and increase the disruption to residents.

“There is already double doors in Violet Street. This is just an additional door which takes away all traffic from High St and puts it all into Violet St near the residential zone,” she said.

But James Williams said while residents raised genuine concerns, they were not “central to the granting of this permit”.

“The hotel has been in existence for a long time and it has the required permits and licences to carry out their business,” he said.

Comparisons are made in animal management, aquatic facilities, food safety, governance, roads, statutory planning, waste collection, financial performance, sustainable capacity, home and community care, libraries, and maternal and child health.

Council’s Kerryn Ellis said it was pleasing to see they had performed well across all areas.

“It is particularly good to see that we performed well in the areas of animal management, food safety, home support and libraries,” Ms Ellis said.

“Our statutory planning, home support, roads and aquatic facilities results were also good.

“Our performance was consistent with last year’s results, which shows we are providing sustainable, high quality services that represent good value to residents. There are still some areas for improvement but overall, we are performing well compared to similar councils.”

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Federal grants are an important source of funding for volunteer-run community groups.

As the latest round opens for applications, Bendigo MP Lisa Chesters is urging central Victorian groups to apply.

The grants, from $1000 to $5000, can be used to buy equipment or training, or help volunteers cover their costs.

For example, the Bendigo Mountain Bike Club bought two trailers for events and working bees with $5000 it received through the volunteer grant program.

The same year, the Choice Voices Choir bought a computer and taxi vouchers to get volunteers after practice.

The Australian Breastfeeding Association Goldfields Regional Group bought tablets and reimbursed volunteers for training costs.

Bendigo Theatre Company updated their lighting equipment with a grant of almost $3000.

All four organisations benefited in the 2015 round of grants.

“In previous years these grants have been very popular with Bendigo and central Victorian groups and organisations,” Ms Chesters said.

“Across central Victoria, our volunteers really are unsung heroes of our communities and these grants will help them to continue their vital work.

“More than six million Australians volunteer each year and they also play a critical role in emergencies, supporting their fellow Australians on the disaster frontline and helping to rebuild local communities.”

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drawcard: A Bendigo tram in action on Thursday.

Heritage on a winning roll 3From Page 1 The City of Greater Bendigo has also recognised the importance of BHA’s experiences to the brand of Bendigo, and the AGM report notes council’s role in asset management with the Bendigo Tramways infrastructure being transferred to council as part of the planned asset management planning process.

Looking ahead, BHA continues to add new experiences to its attractions and actively seek further commitment from state government for further Melbourne tram restoration projects and external contracts that reflect the worldwide reputation our workshop has in tram and vintage vehicle restoration, which could also set the organisation up for further growth.

In his chairman’s report, Mr Wright paid tribute to the achievements of former chief executive Ian Hart to the ongoing viability of BHA as a major contributor to the local tourism industry.

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The Hawkei protected vehicle project rolled off the Thales production line with the 10 being the first in an order for 1100.

Minister for Defence Industry Christopher Pyne and Victorian Senator Bridget McKenzie witnessed the handover on Monday.

“Hawkei’s production will involve about 170 jobs in the Bendigo region,” Ms McKenzie said.

“It’s expected approximately 60 additional jobs will be created in Thales’ supply chain to support the production of the Hawkei vehicle which is great news for this area.”

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Battle over blackwater WORK is in progress to stem potential toxic blackwater outbreaks in parts of the Loddon River.

Overbank flooding on the Loddon in spring resulted in large amounts of organic matter, such as leaves and wood, washing down from the floodplain and higher up the banks and into the river.

The organic matter is now decaying, and can result in low dissolved oxygen levels, which can cause fish to die.

North Central CMA Environmental Water manager Louissa Rogers said floods can benefit rivers such as the Loddon, but they can also have negative impacts.

“Natural floods can reach bank levels environmental flows can never do, but in a regulated and dammed system like the Loddon, high flows can be few and far between,” she said.

“So, it’s important when flooding does occur, to keep an eye on things and react accordingly, to ensure the health of the river is not affected.”

“While there is no guarantee

an environmental flow will stop a blackwater event, it can lessen the likelihood of one happening.”

Ms Rogers said the North Central CMA will begin a flow of up to 70 megalitres a day downstream of the Loddon Weir near Serpentine until the end of spring.

“The aim of the spring flow will be to keep the river moving and wash away organic matter. If the water stays stagnant, it can become toxic, which reduces oxygen levels and fish will struggle to survive,” she said.

“Adding flows now can also turn the carbon in the water into vital nutrients for animals and plants.

“It is important over summer and autumn to ensure pools remain fresh and connected to allow water bugs, fish and platypus to move between them. From December to May, the flow will decrease to up to 50Ml a day.”

The VEWH Seasonal Watering Plan 2016-17 is available to download from www.vewh.vic.gov. au, and regular updates are posted on the North Central CMA website www.nccma.vic.gov.au

PEDAL POWER: Bike Bendigo’s Robert Kretschmer, Trevor Budge and mayor Margaret O’Rourke.

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The event on Thursday, Friday and Saturday next week will feature a range of cycling manufacturers and designers, guest speakers and demonstrations of cutting edge cycling-related technology and development.

On Saturday November 26, Bendigo will host an Open Streets event with traffic management at selected intersections to allow residents from across Bendigo to ride safely to and from the CBD. An Open Streets hub will be located at the Civic Gardens with live music and many cycling related clubs and activities on display.

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City of Greater Bendigo council’s Trevor Budge said the event was very exciting for Bendigo.

“This three day celebration of all things cycling is a collaboration between the council, La Trobe University, the Bendigo Business Council, the Bendigo Inventor Awards and Bike Bendigo,” Mr Budge said.

“There will be some of the most innovative and respected designers and thinkers in Bendigo for this event.

The activities will also include a showing of the Filmed by Bike film festival hosted by Bike Bendigo.

“We especially hope to see lots of riders take part in the open streets event, which is a great opportunity for everyone to try riding in a safe and fun environment,” Mr Budge said.

“The Moonlight Market will coincide with the activities on Saturday, so we hope to see people ride into the CBD and stay and enjoy the market.

“There is so much happening, we think there will be something for everyone. We encourage anyone with an interest in cycling to come along and find out what’s new and meet other like-minded people.”

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Gardens are open

THIS year’s Garden Designfest will include four beautiful gardens in the Bendigo area this weekend.

On Saturday and Sunday the gardens at 123 Neale Street, Flora Hill, 10 Popes Road, Junortoun, 8 Roxburgh Crescent, Junortoun and 328 Nankervis Road, Mandurang will be open for view.

Damian Pearce designed the Roxburgh Crescent garden, and Lee Adams the other three.

Both Ms Adams and Mr Pearce are local, Bendigo based, garden designers and both will be in attendance at their gardens on the weekend to meet visitors.

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The Bendigo gardens will be open from 10am to 5pm on both days of the weekend.

Entry to each of the three Lee Adams-designed gardens will cost $8, while entry to the Damian Pearce-designed garden is $5.

Tickets may be bought from the gardens on the day, or online at www.gardendesignfest.com.au At the Flora Hill garden, visitors will be able to buy cottage garden plants and enjoy afternoon tea and inspect the sculpture gallery.

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Phoebe appeared at an official launch at Catholic College Bendigo on Wednesday.

Every Catholic Secondary School principal from the Sandhurst Diocese was at the launch which outlined the languages strategy for the next three years.

Speak Up!, the 2017-2019 strategy will provide programs, professional development and targets to support language programs in Sandhurst schools from Foundation to year 12.

Director of Catholic Education Sandhurst Paul Desmond said the organisation is dedicated to ensuring that each student has the opportunity to benefit from a fully integrated, quality languages program.

“Our students are growing up in a world where learning a second language is vital to our global future, therefore the value of providing an effective and cohesive Language program in Sandhurst Catholic schools is essential,” he said.

“Languages education shapes the way in which individuals, communities and cultures perceive and interpret the world, with transferable skills which support literacy, cognitive development and critical thinking.”

The Catholic Education Commission first launched the strategy in 2014.

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But next Thursday they will show off what they do, for anyone who would like to see.

Next Thursday from 11.30am at Ulumbarra Theatre, nine not-for-profit organisations including Haven Home, Safe, Amicus and the Centre for NonViolence will host a community sector showcase.

On stage and open to the public, two organisations will hold their annual general meeting and a third will be held in the Strategem Studio accessible from the foyer.

From 2.30pm in the foyer, more than 20 stands will showcase career opportunities in the community service sector.

On stage, there is an opportunity to be challenged when a hypothetical on the question of consent gets underway just after 2pm.

The session will be hosted by social commentator Jane Caro who has a range of writing strings to her bow but is best known for her forthrightness and advocacy of feminist writers.

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Emergency app launched EMERGENCY Services minister James Merlino has launched the new VicEmergency app and new VicEmergency Hotline, which provide a one-stop shop for Victorians to access information about emergencies and natural disasters.

Whether it’s a flood, fire, storm, earthquake, tsunami or shark sighting, Victorians can now receive warnings for all emergencies through a single mobile phone app and phone number.

The new VicEmergency Hotline, 1800 226 226, brings together all emergency numbers, including the Victorian Bushfire Information Line, the Victorian Relief and Recovery Information Line and the VICSES Flood and Storm Information Line.

The VicEmergency app replaces the existing FireReady app and provides warning and

app can send 1.2 million notifications per minute and has undergone extensive performance testing to make sure it can manage peak periods and critical incidents.

“Whether it’s a fire, flood, beach closure, storm or earthquake – VicEmergency gives Victorians warnings from all of our emergency service agencies from a single app and phone

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incident notifications for a variety of emergencies, including storms and beach closures, not just fires.

The government says the

24 hours a day, seven days a week, and has disaster recovery capability set up within Australia and overseas.

It features improved watch zones, which allow users to target the locations and incidents that are relevant to them.

Mr Merlino said the old FireReady app had stopped sending warning notifications, so it’s important that Victorians

Whether it’s a fire, flood, beach closure, storm or earthquake – VicEmergency gives Victorians warnings number,”Mr Merlino said.

“We’re putting people first with a one stop shop for emergency warnings that will help keep Victorians safe during emergencies and natural disasters.”

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download or update to the new VicEmergency app.

For more information before or during an emergency, phone the VicEmergency hotline 1800 226 226, visit emergency.vic.gov.au and stay tuned to your local radio.

Take a close look at the fire station Golden Square CFA’s open day is on this Sunday.

Brigade captain Tim McNeilly said the open day is an opportunity for the community to check out the fire station and have some fun.

“If you’ve ever wanted to squirt a fire hose, peek inside our fire station or climb aboard a fire truck, then you should get yourself to the Station on Sunday 20 November from 10am,” Captain McNeilly said.

“There will be activities for the kids, demonstrations of our fire fighting equipment and we’ll be firing up the barbecue for lunch.

“Plus there will be plenty of information to help keep you safe during the fire season.”

Captain McNeilly said the Golden Square Brigade is fortunate to have a great local community that supports the volunteers in many ways including at the annual garage sale and recent tin rattle.

“We want people living in our area to

hot topic: The flare out from last year’s event. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN feel like the brigade is their brigade, so we are throwing open our doors for what is going to be a really fun day,” he said.

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River work a plus for platypus young tion,” Ms Rogers said.

“However, it is important our environmental flows over the next 12 months can capitalise on the benefits these floods will bring, and help the river thrive, not just survive.

“We also need to carefully manage our flows over the next few platypus breeding seasons to lessen the impact of the loss of the babies. The platypus population in the Murray downstream of Echuca is, according to the Australian Platypus Conservancy, critically endangered, and the Campaspe River is a vital source to help the species survive.

“Future environmental flows will also be important for native fish. They are expected to lay a lot of eggs in the coming season, and it is important the conditions are right to ensure they thrive.”

Ms Rogers said the managed flow regime for the medium term will focus on building on the benefits of the flood and repairing any damage.

“Ideally, we would like to put another high flow down the river before summer, to feed the expected new growth.

However, with the flows high until recently, the new plants and seeds won’t be established in time to be watered before the harshness of summer kicks in, and a high flow won’t be possible,” she said.

Ms Rogers said if the floods had occurred two weeks earlier, there might have been a chance for a fresh, but that won’t happen now. Instead, the focus will turn to the coming months.

empowered: Bronte Spicer with her daughter Ivy Spencer and Debra Wakefield.

A positive thought BENDIGO midwife and childbirth educator Debra Wakefield helps women before and after giving birth and asks herself why isn’t the experience always regarded as positive.

This week is Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Awareness Week, and Ms Wakefield said she hoped awareness would give people the courage to ask friends and family who have just had a baby – are you okay?

Perinatal describes the period from when pregnancy begins to the first year after the baby is born.

It is a time of great change for parents, including hormonal change, but Ms Wakefield says with a positive mindset, giving birth can be “absolutely beautiful”.

She said she was seeing an increasing number of women who

were anxious about going into labour, sometimes because they had heard other women’s negative stories or professionals had commented on the baby’s size.

Postnatal depression could be about the lack of power a mother felt during birth, particularly if there was medical intervention.

In her role as a educator, Ms Wakefield said she was telling women they had the right to say no to intervention.

“Down the track, if they feel like they have been empowered by their birth, they feel better,” she said.

She also runs reflection sessions for those who are postnatally depressed.

“During this two hour session I allow women and their birth support

person to tell their birth story,” Ms Wakefield said.

“Then with my midwifery insight, I am able to help them understand how and why things went the way they did during labour and birth.

“They leave the session with insight, and strategies for the future.”

Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Awareness Week, from November 13 to 19, was established

by Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia in 2005.

The organisation says as many as one in 10 expecting mothers and one in 20 expecting fathers struggle with antenatal depression and more than one in seven mothers and one in 10 fathers are diagnosed with postnatal depression each year. Even more are thought to suffer with anxiety.

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Weeks of flooding in the Campaspe River has shown that when it comes to water, Mother Nature can be both cruel and kind.

The floods provided a much-needed drink for plants and trees higher up the banks of the Campaspe, and fastflowing tributaries brought in seeds and propagules – broken-off plants that will regrow downstream.

However, the floodwaters also interrupted the platypuses breeding season, impacting on their numbers this spring.

North Central Catchment Management Authority (CMA) environmental water manager Louissa Rogers said floods do what environmental flows can’t.

“This year they provided a bank-full flow that watered the young trees and shrubs on the river bank and flushed sediment out of the deep pools,” she said.

“They also bring seeds down from tributaries, which can establish on the banks and grow when the water subsides.

That is extra important for rivers like the Campaspe, because most of the seeds and organic matter get trapped behind the Lake Eppalock dam wall.”

Since the Millennium Drought and the 2010-11 floods, the North Central CMA has been slowly building the Campaspe River back to life.

“The impacts of the 2016 floods won’t be as bad as 201011. We have built a lot of resilience into the river since then, and since the drought, and it is starting from a healthy posi-

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Bendigo Cycling Innovation Showcase and Open Streets

November 24, 25 and 26

Next week, Bendigo will host Australia’s first Cycling Innovation Showcase and Open Streets event. Come along and see what’s new in cycling innovation and celebrate all things cycling by joining in the Open Streets event. Highlights of the program include: Thursday November 24

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‘Filmed by Bike’ Film Festival • 5.30pm for a 6pm start • Old Church on the Hill, 36 Russell Street, Quarry Hill

Cycling Innovation Showcase • 9am-3pm and 5pm-9pm • Bendigo Town Hall

Open Streets Bendigo • 10am-4pm • Open Streets hub - Civic Gardens (next to the Town Hall)

Featuring a variety of the world’s best short bike films, celebrating the diversity and joys of cycling.

Come and see some of the world’s most innovative cycling inventions and speak to their designers.

Explore Bendigo’s off street cycle paths and selected road routes with safe bike paths. Traffic management will assist where paths cross busy roads, and a section of Hargreaves Street will be made into a safe bicycle route.

Highlights include: • Launch and demonstration of ‘CyclePort’ 11.30am The world’s most sophisticated bike fleet management system

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Cut out this map and bring it along to Open Streets to go into the draw to win your share in over $4,000 of prizes including new bikes, bike lights and more. Every time you stop at a participating store or event on the day, you can go into the prize draw. Participating shops and events are listed on the event website.

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• Cycling Research Panel 1pm-2.30pm (Reception Room, City of Greater Bendigo offices, 195-229 Lyttleton Terrace) Hear from former CEO of Bicycle Victoria Harry Barber OAM, City of Greater Bendigo’s Strategy Manager Trevor Budge and Australian Walking and Cycling Conference President Peter Lumb.

• Inventors and Innovators Super Panel 7pm-8.30pm Hear from ground breaking innovators in the cycling world. Featuring representatives from CyclePort, KKDU Plum and DING Bike Lights

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Make your way to the Civic Gardens where all the action will be. There will be live music and cycling related clubs and activities on display. Come and make your own smoothie using pedal power with Bike n’ Blend. Bendigo’s Moonlight Market will also be happening from 5pm in Hargreaves Mall.

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ELECTRONICS retailer JB Hi-Fi has confirmed it will keep open Bendigo’s The Good Guys store and its own brand Hargreaves Street store following its acquisition of The Good Guys chain for $870 million.

Takeovers are typically followed by rationalising the services that are similar in both companies so as not to duplicate costs.

But JB Hi-Fi chief executive Richard Murray has said he will keep in place the retail strategies of both brands.

That means the Bendigo stores will continue to trade as is.

The acquisition gives JB Hi-Fi a market position in selling home electron-

ics which is estimated to be worth $4.6 billion a year in Australia.

The Good Guys management team will continue to operate the chain despite the change in ownership.

“The acquisition will increase JB Hi-Fi’s footprint to a total combined 295 stores in Australia and New Zealand and enhance JB Hi-Fi’s growth platform through the opportunity to open new The Good Guys stores in currently underrepresented catchment areas,” the company said in an announcement following the acquisition.

Mr Murray said: “The acquisition is a very attractive strategic opportunity for JB Hi-Fi since The Good Guys is a highly complementary

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business which is aligned with our management philosophy and significantly enhances our offering in the $4.6b home appliances market.”

He said there will be cost savings where systems overlap.

“JB Hi-Fi management estimates that the acquisition will deliver net synergies of $15 – $20m per annum to the combined business after a three year integration period, excluding one-off implementation costs,” the company said.

“These synergies are expected to be generated from a combination of buying synergies, logistics and supply chain efficiencies, procurement synergies and support function efficiencies.”

Defib win for sports clubs FIVE sporting clubs in Bendigo now have a life-saving defibrillator.

The clubs successful in receiving the devices are Bendigo Tenpin Bowling Association, Bendigo University Athletics Club, Hockey Central Victoria, South Bendigo Football and Netball Cluband Spring Gully Tennis Club.

When cardiac arrest strikes, there’s not a second to spare.

Early intervention greatly increases the likelihood of survival during cardiac arrest.

Having a defibrillator means players, parents and spectators can step in and take action until paramedics arrive.

The state government promised to install life-saving defibrillators at 1000 grassroots clubs across Victoria.

Each device will be registered with Ambulance Victoria’s

database, giving triple zero operators a handy guide of where to find one when an emergency strikes nearby.

State member for Bendigo West Maree Edwards said a person’s chance of survival during cardiac arrest decreases by 10 per cent with every minut.

“There isn’t a second spare.

We promised 1000 life-saving defibrillators and we’re getting on with it,” she said.

PRIZE TIME: Simone Sutcliffe with her award. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN VIRGINA Mary Florist is blooming following a Pursuit of Excellence Award from Interflora.

Part of the prize was a trip to Perth to attend the Interflora annual conference along with $1500 in prize money. The florist is now in contention for the national award.

The award recognises excellence in all aspects of retail floristry including customer service, store presentation, merchandising and Interflora order output.

It is the only retail floristry awards in Australia.

The Bendigo store was mystery shopped, sent test orders and had a surprise in

store visit.

Store manager and florist Simone Sutcliffe said the team at Virgina Mary Florist is very proud to achieve and receive this amazing award.

“We wish to thank everyone involved. Our appreciation and thanks is also extended to our many valued customers,” she said.

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work of heart: The embroidery was made for a purpose. see what they can find,” Ms Campbell said.

“People will find animals big and small, including giraffes, elephants, camels, birds and insects along with flowers and fire-

works in the colourful creation that measures about one metre square and now framed weighs just over 22 kilograms.”

Branch members who worked on the piece were

from Bendigo region and as far away as Deniliquin, Echuca and Macedon and ranged in age from early 20s to mid 90s.

“Everyone has different interests, skills and expertise and we’ve all been able to use these to create the piece,” Ms Campbell said.

“We hope this will put some smiles on faces and brighten up a visit to the new hospital. We all know someone who has needed to visit the hospital.”

Nurse unit manager Debbie Forbes said the embroidery was a welcome addition to the children’s area of the new hospital.

“It’s bright and colourful and sure to be admired by some of our younger patients and their families,” she said.”

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Wood art in time for Christmas HERE’s something different for Christmas.

Two Bendigo women are launching a product inspired by their walks in the bush.

Their handmade Christmas trees are made from sticks found in and around Bendigo collected, prepared, cut, drilled, and assembled by Trudy Allsopp and Linda, neighbours based in California Gully.

Trudy’s partner Andrew also helps, making the metal spines and stands for the trees.

The two locals both walk their dogs in the local bush and thought they could have some fun together through the festive season, by fashioning sticks into unique handmade trees for Christmas.

Trudy and Linda each moved from Melbourne to Bendigo for quieter more balanced lives, and are both re-fashioning their lives after health issues.

Embarking on a project like this provides some focus in their lives.

Both Trudy and Linda have design backgrounds interior and graphics respectively.

The handmade trees have been very well received to date, the Bendigo Visitor Centre, has decided to purchase them as their

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Families visiting the children and adolescent unit at the new Bendigo Hospital will have some very colourful embroidery to admire thanks to The Embroiderers Guild Victoria, Bendigo Branch.

A Bollywood Jungle has been more than 12 months in the making.

About 40 branch members donated their time and materials for the surface embellishment that is inspired

by Bollywood sparkle.

Branch president Jenny Campbell said the group was excited the piece would have a place in the new hospital.

“The idea was to make the piece really busy, bright and colourful to give people the opportunity to take some time to sit back and

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Bendigo Weekly – Friday, November 18, 2016 Contributions are not guaranteed to be included and may be edited for reasons of style or content. They will not be eligible for consideration if they contain defamatory material, or information of a personal nature which is not in the public domain. Name and address must be supplied. Letters should be no more than 250 words.

email: letters@bendigopublishing.com PO Box 324, Bendigo 3552

Tuned out of survey I was disappointed in the Bendigo radio survey published this week as it was not a true representation of the listening habits of people in Bendigo and central Victoria The survey only listed three commercial stations and the ABC and as everyone would know there are more stations in this coverage area that attract a solid, loyal audience.

The survey released only covered 70 per cent of the potential audience, what station or stations have the other 30 per cent?

These were conveniently not listed in the survey, such as KLFM. Geoff Anderson, Business Manager, Radio KLFM

A privileged position Congratulations to councillor O’Rourke on being appointed mayor of Bendigo. Cr O’Rourke has a wide range of experience, I am sure she is capable of doing a terrific job.

I read with pleasure that she plans to reinstate question time at the council meetings.

That pleasure was somewhat reduced by her next statement, which was that she feels that the right to ask questions of our elected councillors is a privilege, which she will remove if she doesn’t like the questions.

I suggest that Cr O’Rourke remember that she is the one being privileged, being elected to the council and then to mayor.

Many of the new councillors have strong left wing views, and good on them. A great many of the residents do not, and have equally strong conservative views.

If the current buzz words “diversity” and “inclusiveness” are to have any traction at all, the council needs to consider the opinions of all the residents, not just those of a leftist opinion. Practice inclusion.

The leftist world view is a world view, some would have us believe it is the world view. It isn’t. A look at the events in the world show that the pendulum has started its swing back.

This new council can lead Bendigo very well, if they have the will to do it. I hope they do.

Murray McPhie, Epsom

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Teaching in the home in response to a section of Julie Hopper’s letter regarding “Safe Schools and “Building Respectful Relationships” programs.

Julie says “it is fine for those children who come from homes where diversity and inclusion are affirmed and acknowledged and to have these values taught and managed by parents”.

Julie seems to think that LGBTI

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parents will not support their children so therefore it must be forced down our throats as part of learning.

Parents of LGBTI children should be the ones teaching them of diversity, inclusion, self acceptance, self identity and the like, not the public school system.

Peter Lesuey, Kennington

A question of identity Gender identity is not based on the biological sex a person is born with, and this is why Australian anti-discrimination law protects it.

The contents of the Safe Schools and Building Respectful Relationships programmes are grounded in Australian anti-discrimination legislation.

An independent review earlier this year of Safe Schools found that its content is consistent with the goals of the national curriculum, recommending only minor changes, including restricting some classroom resources to secondary schools.

Despite the recent campaign against it (“School plan concern”, Bendigo Weekly, Letters, November 4), the growth of Safe Schools has not slowed, and none of its member schools have pulled out.

This is because they know that kids in the social majority, the kids who do not struggle with gender identity or sexuality issues, should be taught that it is acceptable to be gay, transgender or intersex.

They need to learn that it is not acceptable for the majority to bully, malign and vilify a minority of kids because they are different.

This is building respectful relationships, for an inclusive and respectful society. For a less cruel, less fearful society, generation by generation.

As a mother and future grandmother I welcome it.

As a kid who witnessed the brutal persecution of my classmates who were different and felt I had no way to speak up against it, I welcome it.

It is right to teach our kids that a decent, fair and respectful society does not marginalise gender-identity diverse and gay people.

Premier Daniel Andrews is to be congratulated for fiercely defending Safe Schools, and has rightly insisted that it will continue unchanged within every Victorian state secondary school by 2018.

Opponents of Safe Schools should say exactly what they mean, which is that they simply do not want their children and grandchildren to be told that it is ok to be lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex or S queer.

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Show some resilience Ken Price’s letter regarding the improvements in a cricketer’s protection and its influence on the game today also has a similarity in modern society in general.

Just like the batsmen of old, young people then making their way in world trying to escape from the poverty trap had little protection from realities of life.

Just like a batsman they had to dig in, use their ability and ingenuity and take every opportunity that came their way in order to make a big score on life’s journey.

Organisations, political and charitable that protect people from making the hard decisions and be responsible for them had not yet evolved.

No encouragement for making people face the fact that in life you cannot always get what you want, you have to take every opportunity, and just like the batsmen of old, work for your goal.

Never mind if it’s a sticky wicket – show some resilience, be prepared to work at any job even if it means travelling to get there and may not be the best pay, it is a start in life.

Unfortunately the advice they have been given by these social service organisations is “you have the right to take only the job you want, even if you are not qualified for it.”

They are told it’s not their fault if they chose not to go to school and get an education, like everything else wrong in their life its society’s fault and taxpayers must look after them.

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many people in the lower end of life’s ladder are told they must never take responsibility for their actions.

Just like the batsmen of old we need our young people to realise they have to be a team player to dig deep, work hard and not expect other team members to make a big score every time they face a good ball on a poorly prepared wicket.

D. Arscott, Kangaroo Flat

Control of our destiny The American people have made their decision and selected their President, the decision may not be to our liking , and as an independent nation with a different history, different constitution and some different values, our politicians should ensure that we are in control of our own destiny.

There will be serious questions confronting our nation with this new president and our politicians must ensure our point of view is made clearWto S the American administration.

NEWe have witnessed a revolt of people ignored by the elite and their pundits who did not see the issues and problems in their society caused by neo-liberalism’s globalisation.

In this country, closure of factories and the rise of an elite who have no empathy with the working class and its organisations could see the same movement arise.

LOCAL There has been a weakening of our faith in the idea of community, unions and anything we hold in common, creating a self-centred culture and political culture making it harder to behave in civic, social ways.

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Making long-term commitment harder, tolerating people and ideas that don’t relate directly and immediately support their point of view.

Political leaders are no longer believed by the silent voters tired of the status quo of high wages for some and politicians robbing the public purse.

Bill Collier, Golden Square

Working for unity Change is inevitable, but it’s how you navigate it that matters. In this ever changing world we urge everyone who cares about our society – whether you live in Melbourne or Mildura – to remember we all deserve respect and dignity.

Our country’s success is built on this very idea of a “fair go” for all, a notion underpinned by the very basic principle of humanity.

Humanity is universal in nature and urges that all people – no matter their gender, race or religion – to be treated with respect, and given the chance to live life in dignity.

In this world we have choices to make: a fair go for all, or just for some; unity or separation. We all have the chance to nurture and promote the kindness, compassion and goodness that are essential for human dignity.

At Red Cross, we work for unity, humanity and the inherent dignity of every person. We encourage all Australians and our community, political and business leaders to do the same.

Judy Slatyer, Australia Red Cross CEO

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Push for bush EARLIER this week a relatively low profile federal government minister made a speech to the Sydney Institute spruiking the need for greater investment in and a greater focus on regional Australia, something most central Victorian’s would wholeheartedly agree with.

Senator Matt Canavan may have next to no profile with people in our part of the world, but as minister for Resources and Northern Australia, he wants Australia to unlock a potential $2 trillion tied up in capital city house prices.

He wants to achieve this through an aggressive regional development strategy to increase the number of centres with populations above 100,000 that would also focus on undeveloped areas of the nation.

It’s a pity the speech hasn’t got a bit more traction, because those of us who live in the areas covered by about 80 per cent of this great nation’s land mass are the ones with the most to gain from what the senator was talking about.

It’s not the first time someone has talked up the potential benefits of greater investment outside of the big cities, but it’s something our nation’s leaders, and our own local leaders, need to pay attention to.

Bendigo is one of the key centres poised and ready to take full advantage of any decentralisation policy at either a

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Bendigo is a city with a hunger and an appetite for growth As the major regional centre for the central and northern Victorian communities we serve, there’s significant spin offs for surrounding centres from any progressive proBendigo policy that might eventuate.

As a heavily urbanised country where more than about 80 per cent of us live either in a capital city or a large community that clings to the coast somewhere, Australia’s fixation with the beach and the big cities looks set to continue.

Current research predicts the situation will only get worse, potentially increasing the gap between the city and the bush, or as many regional Australians would say – the haves and the have nots.

Mr Canavan points out there are only 16 cities with a population of 100,000 or more, making a comparison to America where there are 44 cities of this size or greater.

If the more affordable house prices on offer outside

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of the big cities are a major carrot, then this needs to be matched with greater employment opportunities and further improvements to living standards to lure people out of the big smoke.

It’s up to governments, at all levels, to lead the way on this issue, and to foster a spirit of bipartisanship towards the development of regional Australia.

Get this right and our leaders could be setting regional Australia up for not just a boom, but for an ongoing bonanza.

We need to leave no stone unturned in addressing the future development of the regions.

It could be greater incentivisation to business looking to establish a foothold in the country or to expand an existing operation.

Or maybe the education sector looking to offer regionally specific and tailored courses at campuses outside of the major metropolitan centres, or superannuation funds looking to invest in infrastructure, the discussions should be held and all the options reviewed.

Some ideas and policy suggestions may well turn out to be unrealistic, but with so much at stake and so much to gain, a consideration of all realistic and affordable options is not only sensible, it’s essential.

pk with Peter Kennedy Gathering with a cause A VERY special lunch will take place at Bendigo’s stunning Ulumbarra Theatre today, when the historic former prison hosts the annual Biggest Ever Blokes’ Lunch in support of prostate cancer research.

The Bendigo Weekly has been a proud partner to this event for seven years now, and in that time, almost 3000 men have been entertained, educated and reminded of the very important need to take care of themselves, to have regular prostate checks and to look after and talk to their mates about issues surrounding mens’ health.

It’s a simple formula and it’s been done very well in Bendigo, with more than $550,000 raised so far; all of it under the passionate and watchful eye of our own Keith Sutherland, a former chairman and board member of Bendigo Publishing, and a tireless worker for this community.

This year is Keith’s last as the main organiser of Bendigo’s Biggest Ever Blokes’ Lunch and the show will certainly go on, but not without pausing today to say thanks to Keith for a job well done.

The Bendigo Weekly inherited the Biggest Ever Blokes Lunch from indus-

try colleagues at McPherson Media with whom we share a very close alliance and long standing friendship.

It was Chris McPherson, a fourth-generation owner of the Shepparton News who launched the Blokes Lunch concept in 2009.

Chris had already been diagnosed with prostate cancer when he launched himself and his company into the initiative

tate cancer to tell, and a lot of money being raised, again and again, year after year.

Last year, Chris McPherson was named a very deserving Australian Volunteer of the Year winner by the Fundraising Institute.

Sadly, Chris passed away just three days before Christmas in 2015, having lived his life to the fullest and with great enjoyment, passion and commitment

Get serious.

Get healthy and get yourself checked with typical gusto and dedication.

Lunches like today’s now happen throughout Victoria and southern New South Wales, and have raised more than $3 million for research into prostate cancer as well as funding several prostate cancer specialist nurse positions throughout regional Victoria.

They all have the deserving reputation of putting on a great show based around the very appealing and entertaining combination of a barbecue, a few beers, a lot of blokes, quality speakers – many of them with their own very personal story about pros-

to those around him and to all he believed in.

So while today’s lunch will be our first since then, it certainly won’t be the last.

To the 380-odd blokes who will come along today, and to all those who have helped make the Biggest Ever Blokes Lunch such a success, thanks for all your support.

And to blokes everywhere, please, do the right thing for yourselves and your families.

Get serious.

Get healthy and get yourself checked. twitter@peterkennedy23 pk@bendigopublishing.com

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Artist callout A

RE you a budding local artist looking for an opportunity for creative growth?

If so, the City of Greater Bendigo council’s annual COG Arts: Young Artists Project could be for you.

The project is an opportunity for 10 young artists who live in Greater Bendigo to hone their skills, learn from more experienced artists and exhibit their work publicly.

Open to artists aged between 15 and 25 years, the project aims to encourage and support emerging local talent.

Applicants must submit an online application form and provide two pictures of work produced in the past 12 months.

Community partnerships manager Steven Abbott said encouraging young artists was essential to their personal growth and development.

“Successful applicants will be provided with materials and ideas to develop a visual arts piece to hang in the COG building at 45 Mundy Street, Bendigo,” Mr Abbott said.

“The project aims to support creative skills, explore the local art scene and provide guidance via an experienced professional artist.

“This is an exciting opportunity for young artists to exhibit their work and receive public recognition for their skills and creativity.”

Applications close Monday, November 28.

For more information and to submit an application go to www. yobendigo.com.au or contact youth participation officer Rory White on 5434 6092.

Expedition force A

CENTRAL Victorian group will walk the Kokoda Track early next year as they raise funds for Bendigo Health cancer services.

Bendigo’s Peter Kirkwood and Shane Chisholm, who will lead the group with No Roads Expedition, will be among more than a dozen people to take on the 11 day challenge.

In November 2014 Mr Kirkwood was diagnosed with stage one melanoma.

Quick action by local doctors meant that he had surgery and started six months of intense rehabilitation within two weeks of his initial consultation.

Mr Kirkwood said Trekking for Melanoma is not only about giving back to Bendigo Health, but also raising awareness and

the importance of early prevention.

There’s also a family connection as Mr Kirkwood’s uncle, Harold Bish, served in World War II in the Pacific.

“My diagnosis of melanoma was a shock. I am fair skinned and have spent a lot of time outdoors and it was only that my wife had seen a change of colour in a mole and suggested I go and see a doctor that I visited my GP,” Mr Kirkwood said.

“I had no symptoms at all, and I’m like many others and only go to the doctor when I’m sick.

“I was able to have all my care here in Bendigo and that’s why I want to give back. We want to make sure Bendigo has the best medical care.”

There will be a number of

WALKING: Peter Kirkwood and Shane Chisholm.

fundraising events as part of Trekking for Melanoma with one of the biggest a Sportsman’s Night tonight at the Bendigo District RSL. Bendigo Health Foundation director Jane Anderson said money raised from Trek-

king for Melanoma will go towards raising funds for a project trial for a melanoma nurse at Bendigo Health.

“Fundraising in the community such as Trekking for Melanoma allows us to provide additional equipment

and support to enhance the experience of our patients,” she said.

Donations for Trekking for Melanoma can be made at the Bendigo Health Foundation website www.bendigohealthfoundation.org.au

Antiques Roadshow with a personal touch

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NTIQUES Roadshow is bringing its stories to Bendigo in a live show specially created to celebrate its 40th anniversary on British television.

On stage will be three of Antiques Roadshow’s most familiar faces – Hilary Kay, Paul Atterbury and Ronnie Archer-Morgan – telling tales from the show’s beginnings in 1977 at Hereford Town Hall to the stately homes and Royal palaces they have visited across Great Britain.

“Paul, Ronnie and I are so ex-

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cited to be bringing the live show to Australia,” Hilary said.

“We know Antiques Roadshow is much loved in Australia and it will be a treat to share some of our favourite Antiques Roadshow moments and experiences with fans.”

In May 1977 a pilot recording for a new programme about antiques was filmed in Hereford.

Antiques Roadshow went on to become one of the most loved and popular shows on British television.

In Australia the programme has an equally loyal audience – broad-

cast on Foxtel’s Lifestyle channel, the ABC and Nine.

Hilary, Paul and Ronnie will tell their own personal stories from behind-the-scenes, previously unseen footage will be screened and theatre audiences will share some of the excitement of the fabulous filming locations.

Objects from the audience will not be valued at the show.

The event is on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at the Ulumbarra Theatre. www.talesfromtheantiquesroadshow.com

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JG King Homes HE Lexington is a luxurious home T from the Allure Collection, crafted to showcase aesthetically impressive spaces,

with premium inclusions that will take your home to a whole new level. Enjoying the moment with family and friends is easy with multiple living areas, while a secluded master bedroom with dressing room and gorgeous ensuite adds a striking touch.

The Royce is a cleverly designed home with plenty of space for those growing families who love entertaining. The open

plan living and family rooms let in plenty of light and the position of the optional alfresco make it ideal for indoor-outdoor living. The functional design of the Royce makes it a perfect choice for your family.

For a limited time this holiday season, surprise yourself with your choice of 5 free gobsmacking home packs when you buy a new JG King home. Plus the first 100 customers also get a bonus flooring voucher*. * Some exclusions apply. Valid from now for a limited time only.

Paul Gray Builders AUL Gray Builders are proud to their own area.

P introduce our newest Display Home in The spacious Master Bedroom, also Imagine Estate, Strathfieldsaye. has privacy in mind for the parents, being Designed thoughtfully for the modern family, the ‘Hampton’ features 29 squares of living, including four Bedrooms, two Bathrooms and two Living areas. It also includes a separate Dining area and Alfresco.

Home buyers will find the flow of the home very attractive; with its elegant and spacious open communal areas, and with privacy in mind, thre of the Bedrooms, main Bathroom and study nook space have

Metricon ETRICON are your local Bendigo builder. They work M with local Bendigo trades and sales people to build homes to help you truly love where you live. With 40 years’ of building experience, Metricon have built over 6000 homes for families throughout regional Victoria. Metricon was also recently awarded as Australia’s No.1 home builder (HIA-Colorbond steel housing top 100 report 2015/16).

As the most awarded major home builder in Victoria in 2015, award winning design thinking is at the heart of all Metricon homes. From designer kitchens and opulent bathrooms to light filled living spaces and amazing outdoor areas, all have been thoughtfully designed with you in mind.

You will love personalising your Metricon home and making it truly yours at their state of the art selection

separated from the main home. Consisting of a Formal Lounge, Master Bedroom, Ensuite and Walk in Robe, this has created a private sanctuary for the home owner.

This exciting plan is one from the brand new range at Paul Gray Builders. They are your friendly local builder. Still building the highest quality homes throughout central Victoria, working closely with local trades and suppliers.

Centre, Studio M. Discover a world of choice of home, style and colour options to create your home exactly as you want it, uniquely you.

To ensure they build you a home you’ll love, Metricon conducts a series of quality assurance checks throughout the construction of your home. Your Site Manager who oversees the building of your home will also provide you with weekly updates and is there to answer any queries you may have.

In addition to the Designer Living promotion, there are some huge exclusive opening specials – so come in and talk to their sales consultants to find out exactly how much you can save today.

Contact Vicki French on 0423 577 319 or Steve Tonkin on 0421 155 889.

Hotondo Homes NDREW and the team at Hotondo in-robe and ensuite with double vanity.

A Homes Bendigo are excited to showcase The home also boasts three additional their latest Display Home - the Jagera 294 bedrooms, and a central bathroom. A large opening this Sunday at Villawood’s Imagine Estate Strathfieldsaye.

The modern design boasts all the bells and whistles of a family home and has been beautifully styled by our local team.

Spanning a total of 31 squares, the Jagera 294 offers two separate living areas, together with a spacious open-plan kitchen complete with walk-in pantry. The master bedroom is at the rear of the home with a large walk-

Southern Vale Homes SPACIOUS home designed for those The best bits: A seeking the perfect balance of luxury • The expansive central kitchen is the and practicality. hallmark of this home. Featuring a generous The Vantage is designed with modern families at heart, with features like the centralised study nook, theatre, extra-large laundry and clever storage at every turn.

The expansive master bedrom boasts a generously-sized ensuite, large walk-in wardrobe and private courtyard area.

Three more bedrooms, bathroom and powder room are zoned towards the side of the home.

walk-in pantry, this kitchen promises ease of movement and space for everything.

• A private courtyard accessed via the master bedroom affords your own piece of serenity.

• The bright and airy open-plan living, dining and kitchen areas connect to a large roof-line alfresco - the perfect setting for entertaining friends or family nights at home.

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alfresco area at the rear completes the home.

If you’re after a team you can trust to build you new home, look no further than Hotondo Homes. We offer the local area knowledge and customer service of a local builder, combined with the affordability and range of flexible new home designs of a large building network.

Contact our Sales Consultant - Adam Dynon on 544396 621 or 0448 373 022

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JM Homes OME and meet Sam O’Connor C Bendigo’s newest custom home builder JM Homes.

JM Homes originates from the Torquay Surfcoast and Sam is very proud to be bringing the name and reputable homes to the Central Victoria.

Introducing the Hampshire. This four Bedroom spacious 27 square home has beautiful burnished concrete floors, raked ceilings through the main open living and dining area, Smartstone kitchen benchtops

with square set plaster throughout the home. Angled walls are a particular feature and cladding consists of James Hardie Scyon Stia, foam render, brick and the feature of spotted gum shiplap cladding adding an extra level of uniqueness to the front entrance.

Come and meet Sam this Sunday and peruse our beautiful home. For more information call Sam on 0417019223 or email at mailto: sam@jmhomesbendigo. com.au

Langdon Building HE brand new Embrace 31 showcases dressing, or unrealistic upgrades. Only T the inclusions and features that make the inclusions like Evaporative Ducted Langdon Building’s homes so popular.

Cooling and Westinghouse appliances and As one of Langdon’s best selling designs, the Embrace is an truly impressive family home, with a layout that embraces your family and friends in a warm and inviting environment.

And because this is a Langdon Display Home, you won’t see extravagant house

that many call extras.

All up-front and honest, so you can see exactly what you’ll get in your home.

See one of our best, the Embrace 31 at our new display 5 Yirrilil Way, Imagine Estate Strathfieldsaye.

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Porter Davis Homes OMES are the sacred spaces where so much of life will open its grand front doors at Imagine Estate, H takes place, where the personal and private play Strathfieldsaye, and once inside, the Vancouver won’t out over the years, where memories are made. At Porter disappoint.

Davis, we believe a new home is the foundation to the picture of how life should and can be; it is the very cornerstone of life’s hopes and aspirations. And that is why, for close to two decades now, we have existed to respect, protect and nurture our clients’ dreams of embarking on the journey to build a new home.

Our business has always been modelled on providing a genuine local builder service by employing local people and trades to service their own communities.

In January 2017, one of our best selling designs the Vancouver, from the Porter Davis Lifestyle range

On display for the first time in regional Victoria, the Vancouver is best described as the ultimate family entertainer. The unique and impressive Rhode Island façade offers an individual street presence with the use of render, brick and timber, beautifully combined together.

Plus, for a limited time only, those building in Bendigo can receive at $10,000 boost if they own a titled block of land, or purchase a house and land package already titled. Offer is subject to specific site start months and a limited number of starts per month.

Burbank HE Malvern 267, a four bedroom T home from Burbank’s Gen collection, offers impressive design aesthetics and

functionality families will love.

Packing a huge number of features into its floor plan, without compromising on space, the Malvern showcases open plan living at its finest.

In addition to the spacious kitchen, living and meals area, the Malvern offers a separate living room, study and playroom – so there really is something for everyone.

The Malvern places the master bedroom suite at the front of the home, with a generous walk-in robe and ensuite, to create a serene retreat for parents.

An alfresco extends off the family room at the back, providing ample opportunity for indoor/outdoor living.

The Malvern 267 is on display at Imagine estate in Bendigo, from 11am to 5pm, seven days a week.

For more information, visit www.burbank.com.au.

Dennis Family Homes ENNIS Family Homes are proud Alfresco dining. Butler’s pantry. Master D to bring our newest premium ensuite with both his and her’s walk-in display home to Bendigo. Now is your wardrobes. As well as a double garage, opportunity to view one of our best-selling designs, the Hartley, for yourself.

Showcasing the latest in high-end design and premium luxury inclusions, this stunning 4 bedroom home has everything a growing family could need.

dedicated study space AND 3 living areas.

It’s rare to find such luxuries without an expensive price tag. So if you’re looking for a home with that extra indulgence you deserve, the good life is as close as the Hartley.

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by Group General Manager of Sales and W 20th Year anniversary of House Marketing – Mr. Joseph Garnier for their Building Excellence this year. Established widespread appeals for families or investors.

Both house designs are part of Watersun’s high-end Aspire range that promises a sense of warmth and comfort from the moment you enter.

We present to you two state-of-the-art Watersun House designs exclusively ready for visitors to immerse themselves in one of our notable designs. Please do not hesitate to forward any enquiries to 1300 198 669 or sales@watersun.com.au

G.J. Gardner Homes HE Galleria 380 is a beautiful family help them put their own unique style and T home with something for everyone. flare into their dream home.

This stylish home comprises 4 oversized The Galleria on Display in the Imagine bedrooms 3 of which have ensuite access and a large central bathroom upstairs. A home gourmets dream kitchen features amongst the highlights of the Galleria with the luxurious island bench and spacious and functional walk in pantry. The home offers all potential new client many options to

Estate will showcase some of G J Gardner Homes best suppliers and products including a beautiful feature gas fire, amazing living spaces and a stunning master retreat that is all placed on this corner allotment to capture the sweeping views of the country landscape that only a double storey home can achieve.

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They are very pleased to open two outstanding home designs at the Imagine Estate in 2017. The Spencer 3070 and Yarra 3600 have been personally selected

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All that glitters...

Nordic noir trilogy continues

Steve is forced to dress tidy as the world of conferences comes to light

Blackout (Dark Iceland) Ragnar Jónasson Orenda Books, £8.99

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WAS let loose last week to attend a conference.

I had to bear in mind I was representing the company, and best behaviour was the order of the day.

I have mellowed a bit in recent years, so there was no real danger of me cutting loose but you never know.

My biggest problem was wearing a suit and tie.

That’s a very rare thing indeed, and with good reason. I find the whole rigmarole quite uncomfortable and always feel I look that way as I stroll around.

At an evening gathering at the conference I was out hunting canapes and beer in the aforementioned suit. I thought I was handling it all quite well until someone pointed out my fly was undone.

“It’s gleaming,” he said, hopefully referring to the zipper.

It’s a fine art to do your fly up with a beer in one hand

and an arancini ball in the other, but I managed it with the use of some conference notes and sleight of hand.

It turned out I didn’t need to worry too much as glitzy former Geelong mayor Darryn Lyons was at the event in a sequinned jacket. He was certainly gleaming.

Dress code is out of the window if I ever go back, if they will let that pass anything goes.

Part of the deal of conference was staying at the venue.

Pretty swish let me tell you. I am not often swayed, but the rooms were beautiful, as were the general areas.

I managed to dodge the

gym, but found the sports bar more than ample for my needs. Time was a premium, so I missed a stint in the pool.

But the library and the pool room took up some of my time.

Post event I had a chance for a breakfast before heading home, and took an early place as I was keen.

Tureens overflowed with poached eggs and scrambled eggs, bacon – both English and American style – mushrooms and sausages and all sorts of delight.

There was fruit and cereal and it was a delight.

As I sampled my breakfast, ever-attentive staff cleared

away. It got to the point where I did not dare to look away in case something was taken.

My crumby toast plate was whisked away, complete with my knife. I had to pull apart my bacon with the side of the fork.

Luckily I went back to find more food so was able to pick up another knife.

This time to eat the serve of smoked salmon.

I can see the joy of these conferences and posh hotels, but it might wear a bit thin.

But I would be prepared to give it a go for five or so years.

– Steve Kendall Twitter: @stevekendall1

CELAND is reeling. Still struggling in the wake of the 2008 financial crash, the country has been struck by a second, equally unexpected blow: the 2010 volcanic eruption and subsequent rumblings of Eyjafjallajökull. An ash cloud is enveloping Reykjavík, polluting the city’s air.

And now a third headlineworthy event has occurred: the gruesome discovery of a body on a building site in the Skagafjörður region fronting the Norwegian Sea. A construction contractor has been beaten to death.

Responsibility for investigating falls to the local police team headed up by two men linked by the shared sadness of relationship breakdowns – Tómas and his protégé, one-time theology student Ari Thór – and their colleague Hlynur, an officer with a haunting secret of his own.

Ari Thór’s former girlfriend, Kristín, is now a doctor in Akureyri; Tómas’s wife has moved even further afield, to Reykjavík, and shows no desire to return to the village isolation of remote Siglufjörður.

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RNOLD Street Gallery has been open for four months and in that time has shown works by local and international emerging artists.

The next exhibition Place is a joint showing of works by Gary Vaughan and Erin Ricardo.

Gary has recently completed his Masters in Visual Arts at La Trobe University.

Erin is a visual art teacher in Melbourne and has been working and exhibiting art since completing a visual arts honours degree at La Trobe.

Her background in painting, drawing and animation has brought her to her current practice in printmaking.

Place presents a collection of Erin’s most recent linocut and woodcut prints.

Both artists’ works reference landscape and its peculiarities.

Workshop raises awareness

Gary’s art practice investigates human connection to place through memory.

His works resonate with the nature in which layers fold and

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unfold through time inherent in the history of place.

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ideas in his work using mixed media including wax, jute, soil, collage, acrylic paint, charcoal, shellac, oil paint, string, plaster, photo release and photo copying methods.

Erin’s printed images contain small narratives; stories

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The capital is home, too, to Ísrún, a psychologist turned TV reporter who immediately bluffs the newsroom chief into allowing her to cover the sensational murder case.

Ari Thór’s questioning leads to an interview with Nóra, a divorcee who travelled the world for much of her adult life before being grounded by the loss of her savings in the economic implosion.

Nóra was the murder victim’s landlady, apparently unaware that in a sports bag in his bedroom he kept the equivalent of hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash – cash for which his three tunnel-drilling associates cannot account.

Blackout is the intriguing third book in Jónasson’s Dark Iceland crime series of Nordic noir featuring detective Ari Thór and set in and around real-life Siglufjörður, a onetime herring-fishing port and Iceland’s northernmost town.

The two previous offerings, Snowblind and Nightblind, were both Amazon Kindle bestsellers in Australia.

– Rosalea Ryan

implied by the presence of characters and structures within a landscape.

Themes of time, contemplation and quiet existence appear throughout her work.

Place will run until November 26, Arnold Street Gallery, 189 Arnold Street, North Bendigo.

EING an Active Bystander is the title of a workshop on Thursday to raise awareness and engage bystanders around ending family violence and violence toward women.

The morning is being conducted by Ree Bodde a senior partner at Kempster Consultants Melbourne, and MCD research associate and program director to implement Promoting Equal and Respectful Relationships.

The workshop aims to motivate men and women to work together to end family violence and violence against women.

The workshop is being sponsored by an international organisation, The Mothers’ Union Bendigo, and Think Prevent.

The workshop is at St Peter’s Church at 63 High Street, Eaglehawk.

Registration and refreshments are from 10am for a 10.30am start. The workshop will conclude by 12.30pm.

Cost for those in fulltime employment is $10.

For others, it is free.

To register by November 20, please phone 5447 3755 or email bjrains@ bigpond.com.

The soundtrack to the best days of your life

this Australia Day weekend!

1 DAY | 10 AUSSIE LEGENDS | 30 MASSIVE HITS! 3BO and Sutton Grange Winery are thrilled to present ROCK IN THE VINES! Featuring a stellar line up of 10 Aussie Rock legends, this is the Australia Day weekend concert not to be missed! Hear all your favourite Aussie hits from the 70s, 80s, and 90s for one day only at Sutton Grange Winery on Friday 27th January, 2017. Tickets are selling fast from Ticketmaster.

In the biggest concert to ever come to Bendigo, 10 iconic acts will make up an Aussie rock spectacular

SEND ENTRIES TO: Rock in The Vines Competition C/- Bendigo Weekly, P.O. Box 324, Bendigo Vic 3552 Closes December 12, 2016.

including Ross Wilson, Richard Clapton, 1927, Kids In The Kitchen, Uncanny X-Men, Dale Ryder (Boom Crash Opera), Swanee, Steve Kilbey (The Church), Wendy Matthews and The Chantoozies - playing only their top Hits. Yes, you heard right, Uncanny X-Men are reforming for this one off very special event!

Stunning Sutton Grange Winery is located on the southern edge of Bendigo and is supported by a picturesque surround.

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The return of Josh J

OSH Rennie-Hynes makes a quick and very welcome return to the city after his recent Bendigo Blues and Roots Music Festival performances.

Rennie-Hynes’ extensive Australian and New Zealand tour, promoting second album Furthermore, stops off at Billyroy’s Blues Bar, beneath the Goldmines Hotel, on Friday, December 2.

A seasoned performer, Rennie-Hynes has built a solid following playing with the likes of Kasey Chambers and JD McPherson.

He has recently played a number of festivals including Woodford, Queenscliff and the Americana Festival in Nashville.

Rennie-Hynes recorded Furthermore over long days and nights during an intense three weeks in the studio at his family farm in Queensland.

He recorded, engineered and produced all songs with collaborator Steve Grady.

Furthermore is an eclectic mix. First single, Rosie, was written about a woman RennieHynes met while touring who was battling depression.

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CCLAIMED New York-based journalist Masha Gessen says US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is “a thoroughly American creation that poses an existential threat to American democracy”.

For Gessen, the story of Trump’s rise begins with September 11 and the effects of those events on the American psyche. She’ll also discuss Trump’s manipulation of weaknesses in the American media.

This is a Bookmark event, presented by Bendigo Writers Festival, the Wheeler Centre and La Trobe University, at The Capital Theatre, from 6.15pm on Monday, December 5. For more details, visit www. thecapital.com.au/Whats_On/Masha_Gessen

JOSH RENNIE-HYNES Frame, features a driving drum beat, pedal steel, and rock-style electric guitars.

The video for Picture Frame, filmed in the northern NSW hinterland, is steeped in Australiana.

“We found some great locations. It’s a beautiful part of Australia; the cane fields, the mountains, the rivers,” RennieHynes said.

“We shot in a historic homestead that was built in the late 1800s. It felt like a movie set, everything appeared to be in the same place as it would have been 120 years ago, except with a layer of dust and cobwebs.”

The warmth and depth of Rennie-Hynes’ vocals run through the whole album.

The Music magazine described Rennie-Hynes as

“possessing a wonderfully honest Australian accent and smooth vocals, the songs are effortless and well-constructed”.

Josh Rennie-Hynes looks set to win over even more Bendigonians in two weeks time.

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HE work of La Trobe University Bendigo’s visual arts and graphic design graduating students will be on display at the Phyllis Palmer Gallery and the Visual Arts Buildings from tonight.

The exhibition includes work across media and provides an opportunity to view and acquire selected items from the region’s up and coming artists.

Works include graphic design,

painting, drawing, ceramics, photography and installation.

Senior lecturer Vincent Alessi describes the exhibition “as a celebration of the possibilities of contemporary practice, a challenge

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The exhibition will run until December 19. Opening hours are 9am to 5pm weekdays.

ENDIGO TAFE’s professional writing and editing students launched their original anthology of writing last night.

Painted Words 2016 contains original poetry, short stories, flash fiction, extracts from student novels, re-imaged myths and non-fiction.

According to teacher Peter Wiseman, the annual production of Painted Words is a major task for the budding writers and a tradition that began in 2005.

“Publishing Painted Words gives them substantive, hands-on experience and accurately replicates the time and budget constraints placed on publishers and self-published writers,” he said.

“As well as experiencing real-world publishing protocols, stresses and timelines, students also see themselves and their fellow students published – a goal shared by most writers.”

For student Janet Bayliss who hopes to establish herself as a published writer/poet and gain accreditation as an editor, seeing her own work in print is definitely a dreamcome-true.

“Having the opportunity as a student to see your work published is a validation of both the talent and the hard work that goes into it,” she said.

Bendigo TAFE’s Certificate IV and Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing has produced cohorts of successful graduates since its inception, with the program offering pathways into writing, arts and communication degrees at university as well as creative careers in writing.

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HE Sargun Indian Tandoori Restaurant offers exquisite North Indian cuisine seven nights a week, for both dine-in and take-away customers.

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A fresh approach

N just a week the Cabbage Patch’s new store has already proved a bonanza for the residents of the Epsom Huntly area with a huge choice of fresh fruit and vegetables along with selected lines of local produce.

Owner Les and Brendan Dixon will manage the new store, leaving the Kangaroo Flat store in Les’ wife’s Sandi’s capable hands with long term manager Jason Merton.

Situated adjacent to Epsom Village, the new Cabbage Patch store is reached via Howard Street just off the Midland Highway, Epsom.

“You won’t buy fresher produce anywhere else in Bendigo,” Les said.”Because what you have on your table comes direct from the market or local suppliers daily, direct to us and then on to you.”

Both Cabbage Patch stores sell local tomatoes sourced from Barnadown Produce, herbs from B&B Basil in White

Hills, Honey from Bendigo Gold, Apples from Harcourt and farm fresh, free range eggs from Keans outside Huntly.

Les and Sandi had been surprised at the amount of turnover their Kangaroo Flat store had generated in the proceeding 12 months by residents in the Epsom Huntly area.

“So it was inevitable we should open up a new store to cater for all their grocery needs,” Les said.

Both Cabbage Patch’s stores are open seven days and week, making it easy to enjoy fresh fruit and vegetables wherever you live in the Bendigo region.

Cabbage Patch also offer a free daily delivery on all orders to the value of $25 or more to Bendigo homes, businesses and restaurants.

Check out their new look up-to-date website at www.cabbagepatch.com.au for all the latest specials and regular lines.

Cabbage Patch, Epsom, phone 5432 0234.

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ENDIGO Exercise Physiology Clinic is a brand new allied health service located in Strathdale offering exercise prescription to treat and prevent chronic illness.

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“Seeing improvement in clients’ health is very rewarding,” she said.

“Clients also have the option to consider joining group classes or join in with the group circuit.”

Taking a holistic view of health, Brooke works in tandem with other health providers such as general practitioners and their onsite dietitian, to ensure high quality of care for all clients.

Brooke has a qualification in exercise physiology, and is accredited with a range of professional bodies including Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA).

Brooke’s clients said they enjoy attending group classes and the warm, inviting atmosphere.

“It’s a great place,” said long term client Roy Rowley.

“I’ve been coming here three times a week and have progressed a long way.”

“Brooke is very knowledgeable, it’s a friendly place,” he said.

Bendigo Exercise Physiology Clinic is at Shop 10/172 McIvor Road, opposite the All Seasons.

Phone 5441 5542 – no referral required.

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“After spending extensive time and money completely renovating our “After spending extensive time and money completely renovating our home we listed the property for sale unfurnished. Initial interest in the home we listed the property for sale unfurnished. Initial interest in the property was high with 8-9 groups at every open for inspection. property was high with 8-9 groups at every open for inspection.

After four months the property was still on the market with feedback After four months the property was still on the market with feedback advising no-one was able to see the potential. We decided to stage advising no-one was able to see the potential. We decided to stage the property and consulted with The Styling Co. Within three days, the property and consulted with The Styling Co. Within three days, Ann and Mitch had prepared the house, staged and ready for the Ann and Mitch had prepared the house, staged and ready for the weekend’s Open House. weekend’s Open House.

On the first weekend the house was staged, we had two groups On the first weekend the house was staged, we had two groups bidding for the house pushing the price to the higher end of our bidding for the house pushing the price to the higher end of our price range which we accepted.”- Erin and Matt. price range which we accepted.”- Erin and Matt.

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EARS in design and research, a new surgical treatment for the eye condition glaucoma has now become available.

Eye surgeon Mr Peter Burt and his colleague Mr Michael Shiu have recently introduced Intraocular Stent surgery to Bendigo.

Monash University’s Clinical Adjunctive Professor, Peter Burt said that “glaucoma is a common eye condition in which the pressure inside in the eye gradually increases to a level which causes the vision to be destroyed.”

“The control of the eye pressure is very important.

We have traditionally used drops and if the situation worsened, we embrace glaucoma surgery to control eye pressure,” Prof Burt said.

“In recent times the range of pharmaceutical drops has increased and laser therapies to the drainage have further helped.”

Glaucoma is a eye disease affecting one in 200 people aged more than 60-years-of-age in Australia.

The eye naturally secretes

fluid which drains out through a filter system so eye pressure therefore regulates the balance between production and drainage.

Glaucoma occurs commonly when the drain blocks up.

Drops and even laser treatment are sometimes not enough to rectify and if things deteriorate further surgery is recommended.

“Recently a stent drainage mirco bypass device has been developed,” Prof Burt said.

“It is microscopic size, 20,000 time smaller than an intraocular lens and can be positioned in the drain like a small pipe to aid the drainage of the eye fluid.”

Naturally, this procedure is performed inside the eye with the stent positioned by the eye surgeon at the time of cataract surgery.

Prof Burt and Mr Michael Shiu have both worked in the Glaucoma Unit at the

FOCUSED: Prof Peter Burt.

Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital.

Peter Burt operates at all of the Bendigo Hospitals: Bendigo Health, The Bendigo Day Surgery, St John Of God while Mr Michael Shiu operates at the Bendigo Day Surgery.

Both eye surgeons consult from The Bendigo Eye Clinic, where Peter Burt is the director and Mr Michael Shiu has worked for 15 years.

“Stent Surgery for glaucoma is able to be combined seamlessly with

cataract surgery with no additional stress to the patient,” Prof Burt said.

Commonly patients will not require glaucoma drops after stent surgery, in a US clinical study 68 per cent of patients who received stent surgery remained medication

free after 12 months.

“We are conducting research in this area at The Bendigo Eye Clinic in the future,” Prof Burt said.

“It is a very exciting development which I hope can help patients here in Bendigo.”

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Ask your General Practioner or Optometrist for a referral and we look forward to working together in caring for your vision here in Bendigo.

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The great outdoors beckons

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ARRISON’S 4WD Centre with thanks to Engel Australia, welcome special guest Rick Kelly from Nissan Motorsport to their open day Saturday, November 19.

Rick will be available between 10am and 11am for photos and autographs with locals.

Harrison’s will open their doors between 9am and 5pm so in addition to meeting Rick you can view their extensive range of products and services available for your 4WD or camping trip.

Walk through their workshop to see first hand the care taken

with your vehicle or caravan during servicing.

Talk directly to sales staff from the quality brands Harrison’s stock or simply chat all things off road with the team.

Specials on selected lines will be available for one day only.

Proudly locally owned and operated, the Harrison’s team pride themselves on excellent product knowledge and advice.

“This is not just a business for us it’s our passion,” owner Donna Harrison said.

The team at Harrison’s simply love to talk 4WD’s, camping,

travelling and accessories be it on the phone or in person.

“Customer service is number one. We offer great advice and love to build long term relationships with our customers,” assistant manager, Daniel Senior said.

They test and use all products they sell and wouldn’t recommend anything they don’t use themselves.

Free no obligation quotes are available everyday on all products and services.

Harrison 4WD Centre 148 Murphy Street, Bendigo. Phone 54441255 or visit www.harrison4wdcentre.com.au

ADVENTURE AWAITS: At Harrison 4WD Centre.

WHO SHOULD SEE AN AEP? Accredited Exercise Physiologists (AEP’s) study at a tertiary level for 4 years to become an allied health professional.

AEP’s specialise in the prevention and treatment of acute and chrinic disease, illness and injuries using various exercise modalities.

(AEP’s) treat and manage a broad range of common health conditions and preventable diseases such as; Cardiovascular and cardiorespiratory diseases Obesity Pre-diabetes and diabetes Osteoarthritis and osteoporosis Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder Asthma and bronchitis Musculoskeletal conditions including orthopaedic rehabilitation Cancers Depression, anxiety and PTSD Falls and balance risks Reduced mobility and physical restrictions Reduced motivation and adherence to individual exercise regimes

STYLING SPECIALISTS: Mitch and Ann Kenny.

Property styling proves successful

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HEN Ann Kenny and son and business partner Mitch Kenny launched The Styling Co in 2015, they knew their property staging service was essential for the local property market.

Twelve months on and The Styling Co team is thrilled with the response and results.

“In larger cities, property staging is simply part of the sale preparation and has proven results selling homes quicker and for a higher price,” Ann said.

“We have been overwhelmed with the success of The Styling Co, our client’s properties have sold quickly proving the investment to show your home professionally is a valuable one.”

Mark said they work on varies projects, from fully staged properties where they supply all furnishings and décor, or blending existing items with some of theirs to present the home in the most spacious and appealing manner possible.

Property staging is a professional service where each room is styled to showcase the home’s best features; allowing potential buyers to see the property’s real living possibilities.

The Styling Co’s successes include properties previously left unfurnished and spending many weeks on the market being sold on the first weekend after Ann and Mitch have staged the home.

“We see properties that have previously failed to sell after long periods selling at the higher end of the price range after we have staged the property,” Ann said.

“The investment into property staging is always less than what your first price reduction would be on a home that hasn’t been styled to sell – it does make a difference.”

Phone Ann on 0407 537 372 or Mitch on 0400 601 779 for further information, Alternatively check out their website at www.thestylingco.com.au or Facebook page.

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Bowling over barriers

ACHARY Taig has proved himself a competitive and competent member of society, both on and off the sporting field, and is an ideal Bendigo ambassador for the International Day of People with a Disability, on Friday, December 2.

This year’s theme Achieving Goals for the Future, draws attention to developing sustainable development goals and how to create a more inclusive and equitable world for persons with disabilities.

Joining Zac on the day will be fellow ambassador Bendigo’s Disability Inclusion Reference Committe member, Tristan Coote in Hargreaves Mall from 10am until 2pm.

Zac’s enthusiasm for cricket, especially as a medium paced bowler has recently seen him selected for the Victorian Vikings, the Victorian All Abilities Cricket Team for a national competition, getting under way in early January.

As captain for the local Axe Creek All Abilities Cricket Team, Zac and his team of players with intellectual and physical

disabilities overcome seemingly insurmountable boundaries, with their sporting and personal aspirations.

Zac will tell his story to help inspire others, facing the hurdles a disability brings by overcoming barriers to help create a inclusive and accessible society for all.

Also joining Zac and Tristan will be a students from Kalianna and Camp Hill Primary School and musical interludes from Steph Bitter, Leeway Rock Band and a performance

by Beam, the movement to music group.

Come along and find out more about local services with plenty of kid’s activities, including an animal farm, balloon twisting and face painting.

Or test out your boccia skills (a ball game played predominately from a wheel chair) or try your hand with the cricket come’n’try sessions.

HOW’S THAT: Zac Taig a Bendigo ambassador for International Day of People with a Disability.

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Ken’s strength is his knowledge of stains and how to treat them. Using a variety of products he works quickly and efficiently.

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The other challenging part about blinds is that there are so many different types of blinds out there – for interior and exterior windows, for home or for business premises.

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HE Goldmines Comedy Cellar is holding a special comedy gig, featuring Sydney comedian Arnie Pie as part of his Australian tour.

Pie has been in the comedy scene for seven years and counting.

In that time, he’s taken his schtick to New York City, the UK and of course his home of Sydney and interstate Australia.

The night is being held on Saturday from 8pm at the Goldmines Hotel, 49-57, Marong Road, Bendigo. Tickets are $5 on the door.

Local comedian and promoter Cody Jones said “it’s going to be a great night.”

“For only $5 you get an awesome night out with top comedy at the beautiful Goldmines Hotel, you can’t get better value for money.”

HERE were generations of boys in the Ellis family who had been given the first name of George.

In fact, there are seven generations that have successively carried the name George Ellis, hence the George Ellis about whom I have been writing in relation to Victoria Hill, his father had also been called George.

George Ellis senior was born in 1898 at St Just Point or Pastie Point, as the area was sometimes referred to, this is just on the edge of Long Gully near Sparrowhawk at the foot of Happy Valley. He attended the Long Gully State School until he reached the age of 14.

Initially he was employed in odd jobs and was labouring in the mines at the age of 18. After World War I he was in Melbourne and worked for the Melbourne Metropolitan Tramways Board, then went on to the Board of Works.

With the advent of the gold mining revival of the early 1930s, George senior came back to Bendigo and worked as a contractor in a team doing shaft sinking on various reefs including the Deborah.

The team made good money and they were working six days per week. An interesting connection with Victoria Hill and

the Victoria Quartz Mine came about as one of the team of shaft sinkers was Frederick Smith.

Smith’s image appeared on Australia’s first printed one pound note which depicted the underground workings of the famous Victoria Quartz.

George senior worked at the South Ironbark Mine, where he and fellow miners took out a lot of ore. This mine was managed

by HE Jones a very experienced and prominent mining manager.

From the South Ironbark he went to the Central Nell Gwynne off Coath Street. His next mine a little further south was the Nell Gwynne BML just off Ophir Street, it was here that he sustained an injury to his arm.

A rock fell down the shaft just as he was pulling an empty truck out of the cage. The rock struck his arm, however he recovered from this accident and went to the New Chum Syncline Mine just to the west of Happy Valley Road and on the Nell Gwynne Reef.

George enlisted in World War II and served in New Guinea.

After the war he did not return to mining.

In 1928 he married Gladys Gilchrist of Eaglehawk their first child was named George, he being born in Melbourne on July 14, 1928.

Elaine his sister was born there as well two years later, while the youngest brother Max was born at Long Gully.

Young George, like his father before him, attended the Long Gully State School until the age of 14½ was fortunate in securing an apprenticeship with the plumbing firm of Campbell and Connelly on the corner of Forest and High streets.

Initially young George was placed in the shop behind the counter, serving the many tradesmen and LOCAL LAD: George Ellis senior. other customers for the first six months.

He related how copCampbell and Connelly’s did not persmiths had special hammers expect that the item would have for their work, these were very been kept in stock. Neither was expensive items at that time young George aware that this costing £30 to £40, being sold was meant as a practical joke. in a beautifully lined case and A lot of people came to the designed with left hand and shop to get lengths of water right hand handles. pipe for doing their own repairs, A young lad had been sent the pipe was galvanised iron and from Hume and Iser for a set of it would need to be threaded on these coppersmith hammers the ends to take various fittings with a left handed handle, and and joiners. they were duly booked to the Bendigo clay is acidic in firm. Little did the lad realise nature and this helped to rust that this was a practical joke, out the water pipes particularly the men who had sent him the at the joins.

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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.

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Saltworks Community Meal: 63 High St, Eaglehawk (Eaglehawk Anglican Church). 0458 018 083. Every Friday 5.45pm (not through January or public holidays).

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Playing the long game

By JOEL PETERSON

GIVEN all of Kelsey Griffin’s unprecedented success with the Bendigo Spirit, it is easy to forget that she arrived almost by accident.

Griffin suits up for her 100th WNBL game tonight in Perth, but no one could have imagined she would become the long-term face of the club when she was recruited as a replacement for the injured Kathleen Scheer two weeks into the 2012/13 season.

The change to Spirit colours was just what Griffin’s career – which by her own admission was at a crossroads of sorts as she struggled to find her place in the WNBA – needed.

She burst onto the scene and led Bendigo to a title in that first campaign, quickly establishing herself as a dominant two-way force.

Another title, two grand final MVPs, a Defensive Player of the Year award, All-Star nod and 99 games later, Griffin is the Spirit’s captain and the team’s greatest asset both on and off the floor.

“When I think about playing in my fifth season here, that’s the same amount I would have played at college, more than I played in high school and right up there with what I played in the WNBA,” she told the Weekly.

“It’s kind of crazy to think that the Spirit will be the team I play the longest for in my career, which I think as a professional rarely happens.

“That shows how much this club means to me.”

Four years since putting pen to paper, Griffin’s life has changed dramatically.

The circumstances in which she signed were dramatic enough. Scheer was lost to a season-ending knee injury, and then coach Bernie Harrower asked his players if they knew of any imports available.

Luckily, former Spirit forward and two-time title winner Chelsea Aubry was a college teammate and of Griffin’s and made the call.

“When Kathleen went down I was asked if I knew any other imports.

Kels was the first one I thought of,” Aubry said this week.

“I hadn’t really seen her play in a while and I didn’t know if she was playing somewhere else but I knew her work ethic and her as a person would fit in at Bendigo.

“I was lucky enough to play with Kels at Nebraska for two seasons and I saw her go through such a transformation in her game.

“When she showed up she was an even better player, so I’m not surprised that she has done so well.“ “KG”, as she has been coined by the locals, is now an Australian citizen, living in Bendigo year-round,

working full-time with the Spirit and Bendigo South East college, married, a home owner and constantly wrangling with her dogs Kobi and Gus. While she has stability off the floor, the last two years have brought significant change on it.

A new coach, a hip injury, the captaincy and this season a new on-court role have provided the 29-year-old with plenty of challenges, which she

That shows how much this club means to me

FAMILIAR FACE: Kelsey Griffin has become one of Bendigo’s best known identities.

Photos: ANDREW PERRYMAN

is now far better equipped to tackle.

“It’s about finding that balance.

For my first three or four years as a pro my life was all about basketball,” she said.

“I do love the sport, but it by no means defines who I am. I think the most exciting thing about the last year has been finding that balance again.

“That means I’m not just waiting around all day to train, or having one bad game and it’s all you can think about until the next game or training.

“Instead I have lesson plans to do, kids to prescribe workouts for, and with more of a leadership role in the team I need to worry about everyone else first and myself last which I’m really enjoying.”

The distance between homes old and new – more than 12,400 kilometres spanning Bendigo and Alaska – has taken its toll at times, but Griffin’s endeavours have the full support of her family.

“I’m so proud of Kelsey for all the hard work and dedication, not only to her basketball profession but in her life and how she is willing to give back to the community she loves and has been so welcomed by,” her mum Jan told the Weekly.

Her dad, Jim, echoed those sentiments.

“The Spirit has been great for

Kels’ development as a player and a person,” he said.

“Having her so far away is made easier knowing she loves Bendigo and Bendigo has embraced her.”

When the Spirit signed her, Harrower said Griffin’s ability as “a scorer, rebounder and great team player, will fit perfectly into our system”.

Not even the two-time championship coach could have known how correct that assessment would be.

Griffin’s leadership, unrelenting

drive and willingness to play within a team system are less tangible but just as, if not more important.

“She is a great teammate and leader. I think every team needs a Kelsey Griffin. She makes us all better, she makes the team better,” teammate Nayo Raincock-Ekunwe said.

Spirit assistant coach Andrea Walsh, as revered a figure as there is in Bendigo basketball, says Griffin has had as big an impact as any import in the league.

“We’ve been so lucky to have Kelsey... the work she does on and off the floor is remarkable,” Walsh said.

Her change in role to play more on the perimeter this season has seen a slight dip in some numbers, but a significant uptick in others.

She averaging 13 points per game (career WNBL average of 15.9) and 7.8 rebounds (down from 9.2) but is doubling her career assist numbers and is shooting 40 per cent from the three-point line.

“It is a great challenge, and I think to be challenged at 29 and seven years into your professional career doesn’t happen to a lot of people,” she said.

Her level of performance remains a big reason why Bendigo has strong claims to return to postseason play, but Griffin has longer term goals in mind.

“I guess what I’m most excited about for the future is trying to put a championship team together and really aiming to get the most out of our team,” she said.

“Whether that’s me playing the three or the four, whatever I need to do to help get us across the line is what I want to do.”

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Spirit out to limit Lynx

THE Women’s National Basketball League’s top two sides will do battle tonight when Perth hosts the Bendigo Spirit in round seven of the 2016/17 competition.

The Lynx are the only team that the Spirit has not faced yet, and sit outright top of the ladder after crushing Adelaide last week.

Bendigo is on the rebound from a disappointing 71-69 loss to an under-strength Townsville, as it heads west for a punishing double-header against Perth before backing up in Adelaide on Saturday evening.

The Spirit need to get their offensive execution and free throw shooting back to the level displayed during a recent three-game win streak after the offence coughed up 20 turnovers against the Fire and again struggled at the free-throw line.

“It’s things like finishing uncontested layups

and shots close inside the key that we missed. There are still a lot of positives because Townsville are a quality team,” Spirit assistant coach Andrea Walsh said this week.

Perth has won its last four games behind a dominant offence led by Sami Whitcomb and the torrid outside shooting of Carley Mijovic.

Whitcomb and Mi-

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of their league-leading defence, allowing just 66 points per game and a paltry 26 per cent success rate from downtown.

“I think they’re the type of team that is happy just to outscore you.

Every player that comes onto the floor wants to shoot the ball and has a licence to,” Walsh said.

“We’ve got to make sure we come ready to

I think they’re the type of team that is happy just to outscore you

jovic lead the league in three point attempts and makes for a Lynx side that shoots threes like they are going out of fashion.

Perth averages eight made three-pointers on 25 attempts per game, compared to the leaguewide averages of six makes on 18 attempts, and has posted at least 85 points on four occasions this season.

The Spirit believe that offensive reliance may play into the strengths

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By JOEL PETERSON

play and shut down their outside game, and force the ball inside more.

“We’re a bit deeper this year with our guards, I think it’s about slowing the ball down in defensive transition and getting them into a half court set and basically forcing them into jumpshots.”

Bendigo plays Perth from 10pm (AEST) on Friday, before facing Adelaide at 5.30pm on Saturday afternoon.

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Cherie O’Neill and Peta Searle.

The BUA’s Paula Shay and Sharon McColl.

Locals score top footy awards WHILE she wasn’t even the coach of the Bendigo Thunder at the start of the season, Cherie O’Neill ended it as the best coach of women’s football in the state after winning AFL Victoria’s female coach of the year award last week.

The Thunder coach was joined on the winner’s list by the Bendigo Umpires Association as the best of the best in community football came together at Docklands last Friday night for a celebration of season 2016.

The BUA won the award for the best Victorian umpiring group for the second time in three years.

O’Neill took over from Craig Riddiford on an interim

basis on the eve of the Victorian Women’s Football League season after Riddiford stepped down from his position.

She led the Thunder all the way, unbeaten, to a grand final berth where the team was defeated by Deer Park.

She paid tribute to her team and staff as she expressed her disbelief at winning the award.

“I definitely did not expect to win this award,” she said.

“I’d like to thank everyone who has helped me all season, including the leadership of the players.”

O’Neill won the Central Victorian Australian Football Coaches Association award, and was praised for her willingness to further her own

learning attending seminars throughout the season.

Three of O’Neill’s players were drafted into the Women’s AFL competition, while two more were picked up as free agents.

The BUA enjoyed another oustanding season managing umpires from Gisborne to Sea Lake.

With more than 156 umpires led by coach Dean Goodridge, the BUA’s Multicultural Umpiring Program was a key underpinning of the difference it made to the sport.

“We have a great bunch of really dedicated people and this is reflection of their efforts all season,” BUA manager Sharon McColl said.

East rolls a big win BENDIGO East scored a key win over arch rivals Bendigo in week three of Bendigo Division One Pennant Bowls.

Last year’s grand final combatants met at Lansell Street and fought out another tightly-contested affair.

They split the rinks two apiece, but a decisive 28-18 win to the rink of Marc Smith proved to be the difference in East’s seven-shot win.

Barry Anset and Andrew Brown both picked up narrow wins for Bendigo, who sit third on the table heading into a clash with Eaglehawk this weekend.

The Borough heads into that match after a thumping win over South Bendigo to notch their opening victory of the campaign 104 to 76.

Simon Carter was the big winner of the day, his rink taking a 40-13 triumph over that of Liam Crapper.

Ken Rusbridge lost to Ryan Tainton 31-13 to hand some shots back the way of South, but the rinks of Brayden

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Byrne and Mr Consistent, Tony Ellis, both scored comfortable wins.

At Inglewood, the home side continued their impressive start to the season after demolishing Castlemaine.

Inglewood sits on top after the 114 to 80 shot victory, in which the hosts claimed all four rinks.

The biggest win of the day went to Daryl Rowley, whose rink prevailed by 15 shots.

Inglewood meets Golden Square this weekend, the Bulldogs still winless after three matches.

Kangaroo Flat got the better of Square last weekend by eight shots, the two sides splitting the rinks on the day.

Ross Trevathan secured an 18-shot win over Geoff Walsh, and a further win to John Berry was enough to seal victory for the Roos.

In other games, Bendigo East faces Castlemaine and Flat plays South.

Dragons claim silver medal at Masters Games A TEAM of Bendigo netballers has come away with a silver medal at the recent Pan Pacific Masters Games on the Gold Coast.

The Bendigo Dragons competed in the 55 and over section at the games, from November 4 to 12, along with 90 teams in various age groups.

Coached by Debbie Symes, the Drag-

ons draw players from Bendigo, Lancefield, Gisborne and Melbourne.

The majority of players have contested previous annual Masters Games competitions in Geelong, Adelaide, Canberra and Gold Coast Masters competitions.

The Dragons played nine games in the

competition’s preliminary rounds with one loss to the Gold Coast team by 13 goals.

Their semi final clash was played against the Gippsland-based Racers side, the Dragons winning through to the grand final with a six-goal win.

The gold medal match against Gold

Coast was again a close affair, the hosts eventually prevailing by eight goals.

The Dragons team that competed at the games was comprised of Jenni Holborn, Pauline Kearn, Laureen Oliver, Jolanta Bennie, Bev Stammers, Gayle Anderson, Anne Young, Nan Caple, Sue Watson, Irene Kline, Sandy McLennan, Debbie Symes.

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Roos bound into top spot

By JOEL PETERSON

KANGAROO Flat’s early Bendigo District Cricket Association form has surprised plenty, but not skipper Brent Hamblin.

Perennial slow starters, the Roos have bolted out of the blocks to be undefeated after their opening three games.

Their latest win came away from home against reigning premier Strathdale Maristians, instilling a great deal of belief in the young Roos outfit.

“I’m extremely happy with where we are but in saying that being 3-0 now doesn’t mean a great deal if you’re 3-3 at Christmas,” Hamblin said.

“We’ve always finished the seasons well at Kangaroo Flat, last year we lost one game after Christmas but we started poorly, so we really focussed on that early in the year about trying to train with a lot of intent.

“Beating Strathdale is the real icing on the cake for the start of the year.

“They would probably pencil in to beat us most games, so it’s good to

HOT FORM: Flat’s Adam Burns. get the reward for the hard work preseason.”

Behind Hamblin, another stellar season from Adam Burns, the returning Liam Jones, emerging quick Dylan Klemm and spinner Chris Barber the Roos have quickly put together a

formidable bowling attack.

That attack instigated a collapse of 10/51 against White Hills in round one to claim victory, rolled Strathfieldsaye for 137 the following week and then dismissed the champs for 155 on the way to a third win.

While Burns has been the standout, including taking six wickets against the Suns in one of the best spells Hamblin said he has seen from the veteran paceman, the depth in their bowling has been remarkable.

Each of the six bowlers Hamblin has deployed this season have taken at least one wicket, and Klemm’s three over spell against White Hills was the only time a Roos bowler has gone wicketless throughout a day’s play.

“Bowling wise I think we are definitely up there in the top bracket of sides, we just need to get around 200 as a batting group each week and support our bowlers,” the skipper said.

“That’s our target every week, to each make a contribution.”

The Roos host another of the competition’s top bowling sides, and its only other undefeated team

THOMPSON IN TOWN FORMER Socceroo Archie Thompson will be in Bendigo next Tuesday.

Thompson will be at Strath Village Newsagency to sign copies of new children’s book Soccerufus and the big debut.

He will also attend a session with local soccer clubs.

Thompson will be appearing at the Strath Village Newsagency from 4pm on Tuesday.

in Sandhurst.

The Dragons can also count the Suns on their lost of wins, along with last year’s other grand finalist in Eaglehawk and Strathfieldsaye.

“It’s probably been a few years since you’d have seen Kangaroo Flat and Sandhurst vying for top spot,” Hamblin said.

“Craig (Howard) has done a great job with that club since he has been there and they have a really good young bunch of players coming through.

“As we all know they’ll bowl a lot of spin so the boys have to make sure we work hard, knuckle down and show a bit of respect for their bowling.

“If we work through our batting and get a contribution out of everyone I think that will give us a good foundation.”

In other round five BDCA games, Golden Square hosts Strathfieldsaye, Strathdale looks to register its first win of the year against Huntly North Epsom, third-placed Bendigo United faces White Hills and Bendigo is at home against Eaglehawk.

HERBERT FIRES BENDIGO’S Lucas Herbert made a promising start to his 2016 Australian Open campaign at Royal Sydney.

Herbert started the tournament yesterday with a bogey-free 67, and shared the early lead with amateur Curtis Luck at five-under-par.

Herbert went on a tear between holes seven and 10, carding three birdies in four holes.

The Open runs through until Sunday at Royal Sydney.

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per, and the clash between Marong and Spring Gully at Malone Park is evenly poised heading into day two.

The Crows won the toss and batted but lost opener Saheed Akolade for a duck before Joel Bish followed after adding only 18 when he was caught behind off the bowling of Jack Merrin.

Alex Sutton and Ryan Pedrotti then came in to try to steady the ship, adding 51 for the third wicket before skipper Sutton was skittled

by Ryan Murphy for 29.

Pedrotti fell agonisingly short of a half century, dismissed for 49 when Murphy trapped him leg before.

The Crows batting lineup had a lot of players get starts but none go on with the job as they were rolled for 191 after 59.5 overs.

Adam Brown and Murphy were best with the ball each taking three poles.

In reply, Marong lost Justin Faliszewski and Nathan Smith for naught, both off the bowling of Rick Goodwin, and will resume their run chase at 2/25 after 12 overs with Scott Ross and Brown at the crease.

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MANDURANG is in the box seat to claim a win over Golden Gully as round four of Emu Valley cricket heads into its second day.

Mandurang turned in a trademark performance with the bat on day one, making 246 against an inform Cobras bowling lineup.

Openers Matt Giri and Phil Berry (44) got the day off to a bright start making 92 for the first wicket before Giri was cleaned up by Travis Nolan after a quickfire 69 from 75 deliveries.

David McMullen fell shortly after before Matt Pask (51) joined the patient Berry at the crease and added 62 before the latter was bowled by Gully recruit Ash Gray.

At 3/156 the Rangas were comfortable, and consolidated on that start with some strong lower order hitting to see out their 75 overs and set Gully a target of 247 for victory.

Greg Thomas took 3/34 for the Cobras, while Gray claimed 2/30 including the key wickets of Pask and Berry.

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United will resume at 2/81 after just 16 overs.

At Ken Wust Oval, Maiden Gully needs to add 143 runs for victory over West Bendigo when it resumes at 1/31.

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