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Home hits top price A SUPERB five-bedroom, fourbathroom modern day 60-square masterpiece located on one of Bendigo’s most sought after streets has been sold for a record $2.225 million. The double-fronted property at 55 Barkly Street dates back to 1858 and has been meticulously transformed to the modern day dwelling that convinced a local buyer to pay a record price for the home, which enjoys rear access from Rosalind Street and its location in one of the city’s most idyllic precincts. The 1012-square-metre property was sold by Tweed Sutherland First National director Matt Leonard, and was jointly marketed by DCK Real Estate and Mawby Property. The price eclipses the $2.1m paid in April for a renovated, restored and rebuilt three-bedroom, three-bathroom home situated at nearby 39 Barkly Street, Bendigo.
SOLD: Matt Leonard has reason to smile. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN
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AN appeal that will buy the most modern health technology for the new Bendigo Hospital has launched with more than $1 million already in the bank. And in an historic synergy, the first donor to the appeal was also the first to donate to Bendigo’s first hospital when it was built 160 years ago. The Bendigo Chinese Association and the Golden Dragon Mu-
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seum yesterday announced a donation of $50,000. In a direct appeal for funding for his own cause, museum director Russell Jack said he would lock in the donation of a percentage of every museum entry fee, but only once a nine-storey pagoda that remains in the planning stage was
built in the museum precinct. The $630m hospital is all but built and 47 days away from moving in, is launching an appeal for $4m to buy the most modern medical equipment to put in it, starting with a new cardiac catheterisation laboratory bought with the first $1m.
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At the same time, appeal committee chairman Keith Sutherland introduced the four people who will help him raise the money. On the committee is Vicki Gaudion, of the Hazeldene’s family, lawyer Melissa Buchanan, Loddon shire mayor Neil Beattie and Bendigo Health Foundation director
Jane Anderson. Mr Sutherland said the appeal was competing with others calling out for community contributions. “It is a lot of money and there are a lot of other appeals going on but why wouldn’t you be looking at the Bendigo Hospital, it is a magnificent project and it is something we are very proud of as individuals,” he said.
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Crest moves on A PROPOSED 104-lot housing development in East Bendigo will be the first medium-density, diverse accommodation initiative to be built in Bendigo under council’s new residential strategy. There is much riding on the go ahead of Lansell Crest, for the council which has earmarked the 2.6 hectares of land as a key development site, and for developer Birchgrove Property that has invested money and reputation in preparing a development plan that includes the terrace houses, townhouses and two-bedroom accommodation. Lansell Crest is not typical of housing developments in Bendigo and it is unlikely to proceed without opposition. Birchgrove principal Damien Tangey hosted a community information session on Tuesday to show people the development designs. At the Bendigo East Public Hall, two local residents who have carried out a letter drop opposing the plans talked to Mr Tangey about their concerns surrounding the number of potential residents it will house, and the subsequent impact on the local traffic. Peter Vucinic is concerned that Birchgrove is seeking
FIRST: Damien Tangey. to remove a control over the site that was imposed in 2006 and that restricted the number of residences to 65. The control must be removed for medium-density development to be realised. The state planning minister has approved public exhibition which is the one of the first stages to make the change. Mr Vucinic contends it gives Mr Tangey the right to develop an unlimited number of residences. Fellow resident Mal Pethybridge wants a limit kept in writing. He said he remained unconvinced Birchgrove won’t try and put as any houses as it can on the site. However, hand in hand with the application to remove the restriction, Mr Tan-
gey has produced a development design that puts the number of residences at 104, 42 per cent of which will be three-bedroom terrace houses, 26 per cent four-bedroom townhouses, 24 per cent twobedroom housing and six per cent five-bedroom housing. On traffic, a report commissioned by Mr Tangey said it was expected the number of additional car movements on connecting roads could be as many as 800 a day, split between two accesses, but that number was still below the capacity of Lansell and Lloyd Streets. Mr Tangey said his planned design attempted to manage traffic internally, by facing all driveways and garages into the development, not on the streets. Verges facing the streets will be wider than usual, and planted. Mr Tangey said he was always interested in providing information about the development and he respected the planning process. He said the East Bendigo community session was above and beyond what was required of him in the process, but the response to Birchgrove’s Maiden Gully development showed information allowed people to make informed decisions.
SOLD: 55 Barkly Street.
Record sale on Barkly From Page 1 Mr Leonard also sold 55 Barkly Street to its current owners back in 2003, before they set about retaining the home’s historic façade and creating one of the city’s best properties. “And 13 years later, the property has now set a new benchmark,” Mr Leonard said. “The fact that this is a local buyer purchasing this magnificent home shows the confidence and strength that exists in the local market.” Mr Leonard said confidence and strong results in the top end of the market tended to trickle down through the rest of the real estate industry, and that this result, alongside several others around the $2m mark, was an extremely positive indicator for the industry.
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Hospital use on a high
MURRAY Primary Health Network is imagining a regional Victoria that would not spend 71,500 days in hospital beds every year if hospitalisation for preventable illness was avoided. Murray PHN has released its first report having formed as one of six federal government health networks in Victoria in mid-2015. It is charged with turning around the above average number of hospitalisations in its operating region each year. Murray PHN covers a patch
from Mildura to Woodend in the south, to Seymour and Albury and takes in 47 hospitals, 710 general practitioners, 400 pharmacies and 150 aged care facilities. The network does not provide health services to individuals but it is charged with helping primary health providers with more resources and connections for their work. Having commissioned the framework for how it works, including putting together advisory councils for each of its regions, the network says one of its key priorities will be to manage primary health services to better care for people at
risk of poor health. An Australian Institute of Health and Welfare estimate says 244 people are admitted to hospital in the Murray PHN catchment every day, and almost 89,000 a year
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MARIST College is readying to open an $8 million Christmas present, with the school’s multiuse community and sports facility to be complete before the end of the year. The project is joint-funded by Marist and the City of Greater Bendigo, and will be used by the school and community user groups. While the sports ovals and an indoor stadium are a major part of the precinct, the school will utilise its kitchen facility for classes as well as the social room in the main pavilion and operate its canteen out of the new building. “This has been four years in the making, so to see it taking shape is really exciting,” Marist principal Darren McGregor said. “It’s a great win for the school because we have great facilities, but also for the Maiden Gully community. We aren’t just building sports facilities, these are state of the art learning facilities which
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pitalised overnight or longer for mental health issues, including 550 hospitalisations caused by alcohol and drug use. “Disturbingly, AIHW estimates
there are as many as 692 potentially avoidable deaths in our region each year.” Chief executive Matt Jones said rather than being about reducing hospitalisation, the network’s role was “more about the opportunity to strengthen the provision of health care to improve health outcomes”. “We work with health providers and communities to identify opportunities to improve the coordination and integration of care in ways that are responsive to need and tailored to community and regional circumstance,” he said.
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is very important.” Councillor Matt Emond, who grew up in Maiden Gully, said the joint funding model was one that council would endeavour to utilise in future. “It’s wise investment, it’s ensuring that the ratepayer gets maximum bang for their buck,” he said. “What it would cost us to build a facility like this is enormous, to be able to go into go into partnership with a great educational system like the Marist college ensures we have quality facilities and can maximise our ratepayer dollar.” Handover of the facility is expected before Christmas. Local sporting clubs YCW and Maiden Gully Junior Football Club will merge and call the facility home, and Maiden Gully Cricket Club will also base itself at the college. - Joel Peterson
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which is above the national average. “Of those, an estimated 16,787 people are hospitalised for acute or chronic issues that may have responded to earlier treatment, or
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Art works in the lane Things just got a whole lot more colourful at the multi-storey car park end of Chancery Lane with a series of fantastic new art works by local artists now on display. The art works are diverse in both style and genre and are already attracting attention and admiration from members of the community. City of Greater Bendigo’s Maree Tonkin said the council commissioned local artists to create five art works through an expression of interest process as part of its temporary public art program. “The multi storey carpark side wall has been used as the canvas for the works and to date four of the works have already been completed with a further work to be created in the near future,” Ms Tonkin said.
colour spot: Chancery Lane has a new look. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN “The new art works have been created by aerosol artist Brendan Purser, paste-up artist Mr Dimples, pop-icon muralist Hackney Hockney, illustrator Gert Geyer and visual artist Laura Van Der Spek will create the final art work. “The artists have done a great job and they were thrilled with how friendly and supportive the community was while they were working in Chancery Lane.
“The new art has really brightened up what was a very bland part of Chancery Lane and the community are encouraged to check out the works when they next visit the central business district.” The council supports local artists through a range of temporary public art initiatives at Chancery Lane, Pennyweight Walk Open Air Gallery and Bendigo’s first legal graffiti site at McIvor Road Skate Park.
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By Sharon kemp
SHADOW treasurer Chris Bowen likes making predictions in Bendigo, because he says his last one came true. Mr Bowen made two more predictions in Bendigo this week, that he would be treasurer within 18 months, and prime minister Malcolm Turnbull will not contest the next election as the leader of the Liberal Party. “When you look at the thinness of this majority, his inability to get stuff through the senate and his internal nightmare, as someone who has been around politics for almost 30 years, and 12 years in the parliament, I don’t think it will work out,” Mr Bowen said. All the Labor party had to do was get ready to govern. His prediction two years ago – that there would a treasurer between former Liberal MP Joe Hockey and himself, was in part realised when
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Scott Morrison took over the role. Labor will have to win the next federal election before it becomes a full reality. Mr Bowen said he was in the city this week to get to know the needs
and wants of Bendigo. He met with Bendigo business and local government leaders on Tuesday before a round of fund raising dinners with Bendigo MP Lisa Chesters.
His visit coincided with the release of an economics report showing Victoria was the only state whose regional economy was going backwards, but growth in all regional economies was trailing capital cities. SGS Economics and Planning, which calculates the capital city and regional figures from the national accounts, reported manufacturing had shrunk in regional Victoria and no other industry had emerged to fill the gap. Mr Bowen said he was concerned about the trend but not surprised. “Yes, I think it is a real issue and it is an issue in regional Victoria but to be frank it is an issue in regional Australia,” Mr Bowen said. “The economic growth is just not happening for our communities and so that is why we have got an approach where Canberra said, well okay maybe the headline figure is alright for across the country, but
there are people missing out. “Region-specific approaches such as regional development have a role to play and also just making sure that those parts of the economy are sound which are more relevant to regional Australia. Agriculture is probably the obvious one, tourism, minerals, specific regional things like the (Thales-manufactured armoured vehicle Bushmaster). “It is confirmation that we need to be particularly alert to it and I am not trying to be overtly political here but I don’t think Canberra gets that.” Asked if a Labor federal government would invest in transport infrastructure to connect regional Australia, Mr Bowen said only if it withstood a cost benefit test. “I think there is a reasonable chance I will be treasurer within 18 months and I don’t want to become treasurer and be thinking what do I do about regional Australia,” he said.
Pavilion ready for next season EXCITEMENT is building among the Eaglehawk community as the new pavilion and community facility at Canterbury Park takes shape. The $2.2 million facility is on track to be completed in April of next year, in time for the 2017 Bendigo Football Netball League season when Eaglehawk makes use of the new rooms. The Weekly this week toured the facility, which includes umpires rooms, brand new kitchen and kiosk facilities, new home change rooms and a social room over 200 square metres in area. While the social area is a spectators delight with almost the entire ground in sight, the new timekeepers box has the best view in the house on the second level of the pavilion. The pavilion and its striking design will also aim to make use of the frontage of Simpsons Road with a community garden to be put in place. To seal the deal, the club is raising money for equipment to complete
the fitout of the building’s interior. Basics like the 200 chair and 18 tables required, coffee machine, televisions, projectors and kitchen equipment will all be required to make the project a reality. “To progress the final stage of works the club is looking for financial assistance from the community in the hope they will generously donate to become a foundation wall member,” EFNC’s Andrew Reid said. “In return, donors will be recognised for all time on a glass wall display to be featured in the entrance of the new pavilion, while businesses will be featured on the foundation wall and TV displays during club events.” Eaglehawk will not play at the ground in round one of the BFNL season, but is scheduled to have a grand opening on April 22 when they play their first home game against Kangaroo Flat. Those interested in becoming a foundation wall member can contact the club on 5446 8046. - Joel Peterson
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able us to complete the job, which is why we are appealing to the community to join us in getting it back on the road.” The tramways is keen to get the community involved in this project and are offering the opportunity for locals to literally put their name on the tram. Those who donate towards the project will be able to claim naming rights to various parts of the tram, whether it be a seat, driver’s cabin or one of the controllers, as well as advertising opportunities for small Bendigo businesses. “We have even partnered with True Brew to create a collectors pack of beer with spe-
cially designed labels and are hoping people will consider it as a potential Christmas gift with a great cause attached,” Mr Jenkins said. Those who make a donation of $50 will qualify for one of these limited edition six packs which can be collected from the Bendigo Tramways or Central Deborah Gold Mine. “We are appealing to the community to once again show how passionate Bendigonians are about keeping our heritage alive for future generations to enjoy,” Mr Jenkins said. To get involved visit chuffed.org/project/tram7
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BENDIGO’s Hargreaves Mall will be transformed into an open air ball room for the inaugural Ball in the Mall debutant ball next Friday evening. The mall community event has been organised by the City Of Greater Bendigo council, DHHS, Anglicare, MarShere Dance Studio, Bendigo TAFE, Doxa School Bendigo, YO Bendigo, Victoria Police, Golden City Support Services, BDAC and a group of supportive local businesses. Organisers say there are plans for the mall to take on the appearance of a magical space, with a stage, live music, an MC,
a DJ, a dance floor, tables with centrepieces and full catering for guests. It’s expected 15 young couples will be part of the evening., each of them primped and preened at the Bendigo TAFE’s Lotus Hhir and beauty salon, dressed care of Ferrari suits and surrendered bridal dresses, then professionally photographed and transported to the event in hotrods. Participants aged from 14-21 and have been busy practicing their newly acquired ballroom dance moves at MarShere Dance Studio since early October. One of the key drivers behind
Bendigo suffers from vet shortage A SPECIALIST veterinary recruitment website shows the demand for qualified vets is higher in Bendigo than in any other regional city. The ads are all for existing veterinary practices in Bendigo but the city can also expect an influx of new clinics with Petstock looking to open a space at its store in Golden Square and a new clinic opening in Spring Gully. Kookaburra Veterinary Employment has ads for three fulltime and one part-time vet in Bendigo. There is an ad for another part time vet in Castlemaine and another full time position in Kyneton. The demand confirms comments by vets to the Bendigo Weekly last week they were finding it difficult to attract qualified experienced veterinary professionals to the city. McIvor Road Veterinary Centre and Passionate Vet Care have both advertised for qualified vets, welcoming new graduates but offering higher salaries for experience. Bendigo Animal Hospital has also advertised and the RSP-
this initiative is Haylee Kennedy from Peter Anthony Menswear. Ms Kennedy is part of a working group formed to address the antisocial behaviour of youth in the CBD. “We want to help to make our Hargreaves Mall a more inviting place to visit, shop and work,” she said. “It’s hugely important to spend time with young people to rebuild connections and engagement that has been lost. “Often it takes several attempts and a consistent approach to engage with the youth. Our group has been offering support
in a variety of ways depending on the needs of the young person.” Ms Kennedy hopes the Ball In The Mall will become an annual event. Debutantes will be presented to mayor Margaret O’Rourke, and will receive certificates commemorating the occasion along with a copy of their portrait and DVD. “By coming together as a community we can make a positive difference to the lives of these youth through offering them an experience they wouldn’t have had otherwise. And we’re creating an exciting event in the heart of our CBD,” Ms Kennedy said.
work load: McIvor Road vet Amy Ryan gives a puppy its first check. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN
CA are on the look out of for part time vets to work in Bendigo and Castlemaine. McIvor Road principal Sue Collins said she had recently advertised nationally to hire two experienced vets but had received two applications from graduates. Kellie Anset, co-owner of Passionate Vet Care, reiterated experienced vets were hard to recruit. She speculated that experienced vets might not be interested in after hours work that usually forms part of a regional vet’s workload. But, she said graduates were willing to work in regional centres and with university finished for the year, there should be ready candidates for local positions. The ads on Kookaburra emphasise the diverse range of work available to a vet working in regional Australia. “If you dream of doing more than routine vaccinations and desexings, of continuing your case to a diagnostic, therapeutic or surgical conclusion and providing gold standard care, Bendigo Animal Hospital has the position for you,” reads one ad.
aerodrome checked CHECKS were carried out on flight paths at Bendigo’s aerodrome this month as part of a Victorian aviation safety exercise. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority contracted Corporate Air to fly a twin-engine Cessna Conquest at low levels in order to mark obstacles on aviation charts. Obstacles could include trees, masts, buildings or towers. Flight safety path checks are carried out every three years and cover an area up to 35 kilometres from aerodromes. Bendigo was one of 16 locations for checks.
call for healthy schools SCHOOLS in the Bendigo region have been reminded that entries for the 2017 Bendigo Health sponsored Healthy Schools awards close soon. Part of the Bendigo Sports Star awards program, the Healthy Schools competition encourages, acknowledges and rewards participating schools throughout central and northern Victoria for their efforts to create a healthier community. The winning school will receive $2000 to put towards even more health improvements, while second prize is $1000. An application form for the Healthy Schools awards program can be found at www.bendigoweekly. com.au and is also available by contacting Bendigo Health’s Stephen Barrett on 5454 9118 or Andy Sloane on 5454 6579. Entries close on Friday, December 20.
concert for christmas THE Bendigo Theatre Company will this weekend hold a Christmas concert in support of the Bendigo Hospital Christmas Appeal. The family concert is on Sunday afternoon at the Bendigo Stadium, from 2pm, and is backed by the Hindsight Club, WIN Television and the Bendigo Stadium. For more information, or to purchase tickets, please phone 5440 6214, or visit www.outix.co/ tickets/event/KidsChristmasConcert Admission is $15 for adults, and $10 for children.
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The beaut gift Most couples use the opportunity of an engagement party to receive much needed gifts for their home and future life together. However Bendigo couple, Jaime Cornish and Nolan Maher requested their engagement presents be a Christmas present suitable for a child. Jaime Cornish’s proud mother, Denise Fernie, contacted the Weekly to say the couple are donating the wrapped gifts to a charity. “The gifts will be passed
on to children who would have otherwise have missed out on a present,” Ms Fernie said. “The response to this request was amazing, the guests were overwhelmed by these two young people and their selfless attitude. “It wasn’t that they couldn’t use some help with gifts or money. “They are trying to do things in their new little home like getting the garden fixed.” Mrs Fernie said they felt
this was a more important thing to do. “Most of the guests told me they thought this was a wonderful idea and a lot said they probably spent more on the gifts than they would normally have done,” she said. “They felt if Jaime and Nolan could make this awesome contribution they could do a little more too. “So now they have a ute full of wonderful children’s gifts to make a lot of children happy.”
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TWO Bendigo employment services agencies have been contracted to put 135 disadvantaged central Victorians to work for at least six months. Six months in work will break the back of disadvantage, according to Bendigo East MP Jacinta Allan, who launched the scheme in Bendigo. CVGT Australia and Access Australia Group will recruit additional staff to give job candidates support in the placement. The contract runs for two and a half years and the agencies will be paid in instalments upon completing placements, Ms Allan said. “It is about providing individuals who come with a variety of different
barriers and challenges to finding a job, it’s about giving them a helping hand, working through those issues and connecting them into a job and making sure it is a sustainable longterm job,” she said. People eligible for the program could have
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the disadvantage of being long term unemployed, of having an indigenous or immigrant background. CVGT will work with Bendigo TAFE, Anglicare and Castlemaine Community Health and will help 40 people into employment. Access Australia will place 95 jobseekers into
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Access chief executive Michael Langdon and CVGT deputy chief executive John Lynch said it will be a joint effort to fulfill the contracts, with the agencies sharing some functions. “This is a collaborative arrangement for both organisations, and with support agencies, which will
strengthen the arrangement,” Mr Lynch said. Ms Allan said ideally the positions will be fulltime but part-time work may be more appropriate for some candidates. She said the community benefits of getting people into work were significant. “It is well known and well understood that helping people find a job is so critical to being a participant in the community, so they feel rewarded and they feel connected to the community,” Ms Allan said. “A job is in so many ways the social glue that helps people stick together, to make friends and be supported and of course, it provides critical income support for them and their family.”
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Napier feedback needed FINAL concept designs for the Napier Street upgrade addresses most concerns of local shop owners, pedestrians and residents, according to VicRoads. But parking may be a sticking point for those who wanted to retain on-street parking. Community information sessions are under way to get the public’s feedback on the designs. Napier Street is the main arterial road in and out of the rapidly expanding northern residential districts of Bendigo. The road is also used by heavy vehicles. The single lane thoroughfare, widening to double lanes in places, has become congested and a black spot. Parking is at a premium outside two schools, shops and businesses along the 2.7-kilometre strip that is to be widened. But VicRoads has warned that some parking will be removed or repositioned to make way for bus stops and streetscaping. Street parking, particularly residential, will be reduced significantly. Parents of students at Weeroona College will be asked to drop off on Powell Street or further on Bobs Street and students to cross Napier Street at a pedestrian crossing located outside of the school. For shops, although VicRoads concedes safe and adequate parking is required, it says parking outside shops and businesses will be reduced. VicRoads operations man-
good change: The foundation appeal was launched yesterday.
Appeal sets lofty goals 3From Page 1 “While the new Bendigo Hospital building has been generously funded by the state government, a world class health service is more than just new facilities,” he said. “Today’s rapid advancements in diagnostic and medical equipment to treat patients better, faster and more effectively requires ongoing commitments from both the government and also the local community.” After the cath lab, which will be installed before the move, the appeal will seek to buy two automated pharmacy systems and an ophthalmic microscope for high level surgery.
on show: Residents examine the plans for Napier Street. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN ager David Runnalls said there was potential for parking at the rear of shops, an opportunity it would discuss with the City of Greater Bendigo. The reduction in parking was to reduce congestion, improve traffic flow and made it easier for the community to move around. VicRoads said surveys of residents and shop owners found street parking was underutilised and the majority of residents al-
ready had off street parking. “Over half of the residents surveyed said it wouldn’t matter if we can’t provide street parking,” VicRoads reported in an information update. “Other residents would like to keep street parking for residential parking, for visitors and because it made it easier and safer to reverse out of their properties.” Mr Runnalls said a centre median strip meant residents
would only have to deal with one way traffic and dual lanes would provide longer breaks in traffic. The designs also include bus stops and 2.3-metre bike lanes. However, the first work people will see is the burying of powerlines. The final community information session will be held on Monday, December 12 from 4pm to 7pm at Weeroona College.
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Game on for tennis and a new carpark. Stage one of the works will cost just under $4.1m and is expected to be completed by this time next year.
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FOLLOWING years of waiting for the project to be funded, work on the $6.2 million Bendigo Tennis Centre redevelopment is in full swing. Work began in midNovember to demolish the existing clubrooms and carpark, making way for stage one of the works. The first stage includes four new ITF standard courts, a new pavilion with two new function rooms, changerooms, office and kitchen facilities
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Fed Cup ties and return of the Men’s International Pro Tour to run alongside Bendigo’s award-winning women’s events. “This project will help ensure Greater Bendigo remains a destination for regional, national and international sporting events,” Mr Fitzgerald said. “It will also provide high quality facilities for our own community to enjoy.” – Joel Peterson
Meet the Makers at Christmas Uniquely Bendigo at the Bendigo Visitor Centre is holding a special Christmas Meet the Makers event between 10am and 2pm on Saturday. Meet the Makers provides an opportunity for both residents and visitors to meet the local person behind the beautiful gifts and produce available in store. Everyone at the event can enjoy jewellery, painting and ceramic demonstrations while trying some sweet and savoury tastings of local produce. Those attending will learn the secrets behind the exquisite silk
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A CREW from Dja Dja Wurrung Enterprises has helped with fire control during the planned burning season, skills that employees hope to use during traditional burning of land at Mt Barker near Harcourt, and other sites. Crew leader Ian Bentley led a team employed by Forest Fire Management Victoria to monitor the planned burns that were lit around Bendigo last week in a bid to reduce fuel loads ahead of summer. Mr Bentley said burn management and general fire fighting were skills employees would call on when they carried out burning in a different context. Traditional burning, he said, was “a very slow burn through the lands to encourage regeneration of
on watch: The team managed planned burns. fresh food for animals to eat”. The enterprise is the business arm of the Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation. The corporation’s traditional knowledge of land is its competitive advantage when it tenders for work in natural re-
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Volunteers rewarded lected certificates for their small, specialist group of 10 volunteers. Umpiring has allowed Mr Pollard to extend his in-
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volvement with baseball beyond playing. “I enjoy the game and so I like being part of it even if I am not playing,” he said. More than 700 certificates of recognition were
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PUT 300 volunteers in a room and you get a bunch of good will. For Bendigo Baseball Umpire Association’s Pam Dawkins, it was also an eyeopener. “I think it is just amazing to see all these organisations here and they are such diverse groups,” Ms Dawkins said about the 300 volunteers that gathered in Bendigo Town Hall on Monday night to receive recognition for their unpaid work. Ms Dawkins and fellow umpire Ian Pollard col-
Woodend, Heathcote and Bendigo. “These passionate people truly care about making someone else’s life better and are always dedicated to stick to the project or activity
and see it through,” Bendigo Volunteer Resource Centre manager Helen Yorston said. “A big thank you to every volunteer across our community for sharing your time and talents, let’s give three cheers for volunteers.” Ms Chesters lauded the benefits of volunteering. “If you have a little extra time and would like to contribute to building stronger local communities, I would encourage you to think about volunteering or join a service organisation,” she said.
Leaders in their field Two recipients have been named for the inaugural Iris Benbow Scholarship which aims to promote nursing leaders in Bendigo Health’s Intensive Care Unit. ICU research coordinator Julie Smith and ICU clinical nurse specialist Jane Walker will each receive $1000 to assist with their research projects. Ms Smith is undertaking an InFUSE study to investigate the impact of follow up services on anxiety, depression and symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder following critical illness. This study will aim to further promote Bendigo Health ICU’s profile within the scientific community. Ms Walker is completing a research project on the ICU Preadmission Clinic. This study will investigate the clinic and its impact on theatre cancellations and hospital length of stay. Bendigo Health is unique in offering this clinic. The scholarship is named for Iris
winner: ICU nurse unit manager Darcy Bales, Iris Benbow Scholarship recipient Julie Smith, Beth Benbow and ICU director Jason Fletcher. Benbow, a founding member and president of the Intensive Care Auxiliary which was established in 1979. Since this time, as president, Iris has supported the Intensive Care Unit through fundraising initiatives that have supplied many and varied pieces of equipment, from vases to defibrillators.
Since 2005 the Intensive Care Auxiliary has provided students of critical care nursing with annual scholarships of $2500 to assist with their studies. Bendigo Health ICU nurse unit manager Darcy Bales said the scholarship has been established as an acknowledgement of Iris’s own exemplary leadership.
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For a good cause A ROLE with the Fiji Public Trustee Corporation was a far cry from his day to day at the Bendigo Bank, but for local volunteer Peter Goffin it was all in the name of a good cause. Mr Goffin is one of thousands of volunteers around the country celebrating and being recognised on International Volunteer Day on Monday. International Volunteers Day is recognised by the United Nations as a day that celebrates the effort and work of volunteers around the world. This year’s theme is Global Applause, a bill that Mr Goffin fits perfectly. He volunteered as a technical officer earlier this year as part of the Australian Volunteers for International Development (AVID) program, helping to build the capacity of the staff at the Fiji Public Trustee Corporation and develop organisational practices
and policies. Not only that, he developed lifelong relationships with those he worked alongside. “The staff were inviting and open. I now value some of them as my closest friends,” he said. More than 1000 Australians participate in the AVID program each year, volunteering in more than 20 countries mainly in the Indo-Pacific region. Along with the work providing him valuable experience, Mr Goffin says he got a sense of the resilience with which people in Fiji live their day-to-day lives. He said that was especially apparent in the actions of those working for the Public Trustee Corporation. After returning to Australia in August, the former corporate solicitor with the bank has moved on to become company secretary of World Vision Australia.
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scholarships: Galaou Mayen Mabior, Natalie Purves and Justin Eales. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN Galaou Mayen Mabior is a South Sudanese refugee studying a bachelor of accounting. He a second-year student, and is known for his community work within the Sudanese refugee community. “It was challenging to me in terms of accessing learning facilities, the scholarship enabled me to access the internet at home and to buy some books, saving me time and the distance to the library,”
Galaou said. Justin Eales is a law student at La Trobe. He balances his study commitments on top of caring for a family member, volunteering at local community legal centre, and assisting vulnerable people with legal matters. “Being awarded this scholarship, has enabled me to focus more on studying my degree and interests in help-
ing others in our community, which lead to part-time employment in this area being offered to me” he said. Natalie Purves is an outdoor education student and a full-time mother. “Winning the scholarship thanks to the community foundation has helped to continue my education at La Trobe University,” she said. Applications for next year will open on December 12.
New wing a plus for arts St Liborius Primary School in Eaglehawk had added some colour to education with its new arts wing. Senator Bridget McKenzie opened the Assisi Art Centre on Monday and it was blessed by Bishop Lesley Tomlinson. Teacher Vincent Ryan said the building looks to incorporate the 21st century with the arts curriculum of the school. “This wing is stage two of our grand plan, with stage one, the Mercy building, being opened mid last year,” he said.
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The stage is set Bendigo’s first resident performance company, CreatAbility, is one of 11 successful recipients of the latest round of Regional Arts Victoria grants for 2017. The grant of $10,000 is a validation for Capital Venues and Events which has given CreatAbility a permanent home at the Old Fire station since the start of this year. CreateAbility was established in Bendigo, under the auspices of Golden City Support Services, in 2002 with the aim of providing opportunities for mixed ability people to express themselves and connect with others through performance.
Golden City Support Services community development officer, John Willis, said the grant will be used by CreatAbility for a production of a performance piece, No Hands, which is currently in development. No Hands is based on the The Diver, a story written by Isak Dinesen which allows for a poetic re-imagining of the story incorporating physical theatre, sound and video projection. Golden City Support Services employs three practising artists who work with CreatAbility every Wednesday at the Old Fire Station. “The arts are a great forum for people with mixed
ability to be recognised for the value they bring to performance,” Mr Willis said. “Our ensemble of 11 people learn theatre craft, movement, vocals and improvisation skills. “They also contribute valuable ideas and learn how to communicate without speech.” Mr Willis added that the partnership with the Capital has proved to be invaluable and that audiences will be delighted and surprised with the interpretation Isak Dinesen’s story. No Hands will be presented at Castlemaine State Festival in 2017 and at Ulumbarra Theatre.
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BEING comfortable on your bike is the one thing guaranteed to make riding it enjoyable. The gear you’re in is going to make a big difference. The main components of a bike haven’t change much over the years. Two wheels, a seat and handlebars, two pedals, a chain and brakes on a frame. But for people just taking up or returning to riding after a break, it’s the gears that present a challenge. The number of gears found on today’s bikes is amazing, whether it be road bike, mountain bike or a trusty commuter. Three chain rings at the front and up to eleven sprockets at the rear give you an amazing spread of gear ratios to
COMFORT: Clothing has to be just right for the rider. get confused about. What are they all for? Gears are there to make it easier for you to pedal whether the road’s going up or down. You come to a hill and by changing down through the gears you can keep your legs turning at a comfortable speed range. Yes, you’re travelling more slowly over the ground, but the pedals should be easier to turn then if you’d stayed in a “flat ground” gear. Crest the hill and suddenly you’re spinning the pedals madly. Time to change up a few gears so you’re ped-
alling at a comfortable pace while flying down the hill. Exactly what those gears are, depends on you: your skills and fitness. Starting to huff and puff? Time to change down gears. Can’t turn the pedals fast enough? Time to change up so you can. It an take a while to get the hang of which lever changes your gears which way. But it’s worth taking the time to get to know them. Don’t worry about which is the right gear: let your legs and lungs
tell you if it’s a comfortable one to pedal in. There’s another type of gear that’s also going to contribute to your comfort: what you’re wearing. Just like chain rings and sprockets, the range of gear available to ride in these days is amazing and sometimes bewildering. Everything from street casuals designed for cycling with trendy styling, to the tried, tested and true Lycra can be found online and in lifestyle shops. Technical fabrics with all kinds of claims allow freedom of movement, breathe, and wick away sweat. It doesn’t matter what anyone else thinks, the gear you choose to ride in should make you feel comfortable and dignified. If that’s Lycra, or shirt and pants or your best summer frock, then that’s what you ride in, no matter what anyone says. There is no need to reduce your comfort by not being in the right gear. Looking forward to seeing you on the road soon, God willing.
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TOP RANK: Gavin Thompson, Marong chairman Peter Bourchier, Marong captain Tim Scott, and commissioner Craig Lapsley.
Marong CFA issues awards for service MARONG Fire Brigade celebrated a huge milestone of more than 500 years of combined service to CFA with various awards being presented to members. Emergency Management Victoria chief commissioner Craig Lapsley, CFA assistant chief officer Gavin Thompson and operations officer Bruce Quarrier presented National Medals, National Emergency Medals and CFA Long Service Awards. VFBV Board Member, Samantha Rothman, presented
Gold Star Awards. About 200 people attended with service awards present to 25 Richard Farrell, 25 years, Tim Scott, 35 years, Kevin Egan, 45 years and Bill Shay, 55 years. with many more to other volunteers. These included National Emergency Medals to CFA members Rick Farrell, Jacqueline Gildea, Rodney Jackson, Grant Langley, Harold Malone, Graham Morris, Gary Parlby, Richard Plowright, Tim Scott, Michael Shay, Larry Weston and Don Worthington.
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Exciting news about Access Australia’s 2017 Social Inclusion Programs! We are now providing day time programs for people with a disability at Access OurShed, Lancewood and PepperGreen Farm. Our programs include literacy, numeracy, art & craft, gardening, out and about in the community.
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Gessen’s view of world power
By Dianne Dempsey
Acclaimed journalist and author Masha Gessen fled Putin’s Russia for America only to be confronted with the American version of an autocrat in power, president elect, Donald Trump. During a sobering talk delivered last Monday night at the Capital Theatre, courtesy of the Bendigo Writers Festival and the Wheelers Centre, Ms Gessen said that Putin and Trump had three things in common. “They have little knowledge of the world, short tempers and big egos,” she said. Added to this combination Ms Gessen said that contrary to the myths that were perpetrated by the media during Trump’s campaign, Putin and Trump had little regard for each other. Structuring her talk around lessons in American democracy, her emphasis was on a failure of the imagination of American institutions. Ms Gessen said newspapers such as the New York Times were giving Hilary Clinton a 95 per cent chance of winning. She said their limitation of imagination meant they were totally unprepared for the consequences of having a businessman, obsessed with power, becoming the president.
to this general disenchantment, Americans’ belief in their robust democratic system is misplaced. Continually frustrated by opposition in both houses of congress President Obama has fallen back on presidential executive degrees, paving the way for Trump to step free of any of the checks and balances
outspoken: Masha Gessen. “They (the New York Times and other news outlets) did not have a clue,” she said. Much of Trump’s victory she claimed, was due to the paucity of the general reportage and the failure of the American media to cover the politics around the election. She said there was little fact checking which was reflected in the conspiracy theory that grew up around Trump and Putin being in cahoots with each other. Ms Gessen said Trump’s use of the right-wing website Breitbart enabled him to spout facts which were based on fallacious news items. Factors such as 9/11 and the ensuing siege mentality; as well as the Global Financial Crisis with the consequent loss of homes has paved the way primed for a saviour-type leader. Ms Gessen said further
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They have little knowledge of the world that may have once curtailed an autocratic leadership. A leading advocate of LBGTI, Ms Gessen has no doubts that Trump is a misogynist. She says his record as an alleged sexual abuser and his anti-abortion position, support her views. And just to really cheer up the women in the audience Ms Gessen concluded that Hilary Clinton’s biggest flaw as a candidate was that she was a woman. “She has been the most qualified presidential candidate in America’s history, and the fact is that the glass ceiling has not been shattered,” she said.
Raceday a winner IN the race towards Christmas why not set aside a day for a break? On Sunday, December 18 it’s Christmas Raceday at the Bendigo Jockey Club. There’s racing all day with the gates open from noon. It’s a family picnic atmosphere with plenty for the children including activities by Kelly Sports, face painting and a big screen with children’s programming all day. Of course there’s a visit
party: The jockey club may be the right venue for you. from Santa and music, and giveaways on the day. Silks Dining $40 per person members and $55 per person for non members. This year it’s a two course Christmas carvery. If you want to make a
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An identified problem Further to comments by Ivan Kitt (“Rail no brainer”, Bendigo Weekly, December 2). When stopping at Clarkefield and Malmsbury stations, six-car VLocity trains on the Bendigo line leave the last three passenger doors beyond the end of the platform. I was incredulous to learn recently that the electric doors remain activated. Can V/Line offer no better safe working practice than a verbal warning over the PA system and the conductor physically blocking one door to prevent a disoriented or uncooperative passenger from taking their last step from a train? Transport Safety Victoria cites its role is “to maintain public confidence in rail safety across Victoria”. In their own terms, I think they have a “specific, identified safety problem” staring at them, awaiting “death or serious injury”. Bryan Lewis, Bendigo
Press Council Adjudication The Press Council has considered a complaint by a candidate for Bendigo in the Victorian Local Government Elections, about publication of her letter to the editor in the Bendigo Weekly on 10 June 2016. The letter was headed “THE POWER OF VOTING” and argued the benefits of compulsory voting. Although it did not refer to any election or any matter that could influence the way a vote might be cast by a voter, it was published with her name, residential address and the ward for which she was a candidate. On the information available, the Council considered it likely that either the policy put in place from 10 June or its implementation in this case was not required by law. However, the Council is unable to conclude whether or not the publication failed to take reasonable steps to avoid intruding on reasonable expectations of privacy or contributing to substantial distress or prejudice, or a substantial risk to health or safety in these respects. However, the Council considered that the publication could have contacted the complainant prior to publishing the letter and advised her of the new policy. It also could have advised that it proposed to publish the letter with
her address and given her an opportunity to withdraw the letter or seek a different outcome. The Council concluded that the publication failed to take reasonable steps to avoid intruding on a person’s reasonable expectations of privacy or contributing to substantial offence, distress or prejudice, or a substantial risk to health or safety in this respect. Any public interest in the complainant’s address was not sufficient to justify the intrusion and the risk and General Principles 5 and 6 were breached. Accordingly, the complaint was upheld. For the full adjudication, see: http://www.presscouncil.org.au/document-search/adj-1694.
Kind thoughts My Christmas thoughts this year will become somewhat less to fear after the kind thoughts of an unknown lady at the deli counter at the Bendigo Marketplace recently. The unknown lady tapped me on the shoulder and offered to purchase my prawns as a Christmas gift to me and her thoughts of me as being a nice grandfather figure. The purchase was minimal but her thoughtfulness was magnificent. I thank this lady and wish her and her family a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Thank you Bendigo. John Bezzant, California Gully
Caring donations It’s nearly Christmas and time to think about donations and gifts. CatholicCare Sandhurst and St Luke’s Anglicare have joined forces to run a Christmas Shop to assist families who access services at CatholicCare and St. Luke’s Anglicare during the Christmas period. Christmas is a time of sharing. In our communities it is also a time of giving and receiving. At CatholicCare we see ourselves as a bridge between the generosity of community members who have extra to share, and less well-off community members who are financially struggling to provide a fair go for their children at Christmas. It is both a joy and a dilemma for us to play this role – we do not want to further marginalise people by making them feel dependent on charity, as though they have failed to provide for their own children. Saving, choosing and purchasing a gift for your own child is something we all cherish, so when we receive gifts and vouchers from the community, we will try to allow the parents to choose gifts themselves that they
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know their child will love. And if we receive vouchers we will give them to parents to do their own shopping. If you are able to make a donation of a gift or a voucher, please be assured your donation will help a child (and their parents) to have a happy Christmas. Cash donations are converted into store vouchers. CatholicCare Sandhurst is endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient. Donations of $2 or more paid to CatholicCare Sandhurst may be tax deductible. We are able to provide receipts upon request for taxation purposes. Please call us on 5438 1300 and ask for Caroline Carter. I would like to take this opportunity, on behalf of all the workers at CatholicCare and St Luke’s Anglicare, to wish everyone a very joyous family time for this Christmas. Peter Richardson, CatholicCare Sandhurst
Time for museum In response to Heather Stanmore’s article Bendigo Weekly, December 2 about Bendigo not having a museum. Bendigo does need a museum, with a combined research centre that the local historical and heritage groups can all function out of, instead of all in different areas and small spaces, and having some of their items in storage. This site could then be organised and run by the council and would free up more space in the libraries. In a museum, each group would have their own space for their written history to help researchers looking for their lost relatives, who came to the Bendigo area when the goldrush was in full swing. As most of the historical societies and heritage groups are run by elderly volunteers, what is going to happen to all the written history that has been collected over the years, and the
Operate without bias It seems that the Liberal National Coalition may have strengthened the unions’ hands with their new ABCC legislation. This new legislation gives the ABCC power to enforce employee entitlements and in the area of work safety, workers will not have to prove they are exempt from unlawful industrial action laws if they stop work over a health and safety matter. It will be up to the ABCC to prove the industrial action was not taken
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books that have been written on the history of Bendigo and surrounding areas by these untiring volunteers? On contacting a councillor, it was pointed out that council already fund all the historical societies, Bendigo Trust, Tramways, Deborah Mine, Art Gallery, and are working toward making the old gasworks into a museum This all sounds good but wouldn’t it be better to have one central place for most of these articles instead of being locked in shipping containers or a shed somewhere never to be seen? Money seems to be the problem with any of these requests which has been has been going on for many years now by previous well known people. What needs to happen is – organise a meeting to get all groups together, then form a committee with enough vision and drive to commit to being able to get the dollars which would come from these organisations. Also lobby the Victorian and federal governments for funding to get the project up and running, plus continued financial support to keep it going. With dedicated people involved Bendigo could possibly get a museum in 2050 and most of those involved now will be well and truly pushing up daisies and all the objects will be in landfill, so we won’t need to worry about a museum. Ann Peters, Bendigo
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THIS week’s release of a SGS Economic and Planning report showing country Victoria’s economy shrank by one per cent in 2015-16 is cause for concern, but it’s also an opportunity. Regional Victorians should take note of some of the key findings contained in this report, including the stark fact that ours was the only area throughout Australia to have its economy go backwards. Mid-way through its first term, the state government led by Daniel Andrews should see this as a canary in the cage moment, and as the stimulus to right the ship in country Victoria. No doubt, there has been a concentration of major infrastructure upgrades in metropolitan Melbourne. No doubt some of this spending will have benefits for us country Victorians as well when we visit the big smoke. But with a state election due in just under two
Editorial Comment years’ time, and with newly elected councils installed just six weeks ago, it’s time to lay out an agenda for positive change. Disquiet and frustrations over the Country Fire Authority must be resolved to the satisfaction of all parties, and sooner rather than later. Divisions within the state’s firefighting resources can never ever be a good thing, least of all in the middle of the fire season. More needs to be done to support the regions, whether it is a sustained strategic program of state and federal government decentralisation, whether it’s greater investment into major transport initiatives, whether it’s a rail link to Melbourne airport that works for the Bendigo corridor as well, or more investment in education, country Victoria is crying out for leadership that de-
By mike hirst Managing Director, Bendigo and Adelaide Bank.
livers results, not just political points. Voters of today have demonstrated a far greater capacity to reject elected political figures at all levels much more quickly than they have arguably ever done so before. A large part of this is likely driven by frustration with the system and those in it just as much as it is by a dislike for actual policies. At the federal level, the incessant bickering by politicians from all sides over the so called backpacker tax in the countdown to the Christmas break was a great example of political games almost compromising an outcome, and that should never be acceptable to any of us. Regardless, it is imperative that governments at all levels have the conversation we all want them to in the immediate future so that a progressive, consultative and realistic agenda that benefits country Victoria is both planned for and delivered. twitter@peterkennedy23 pk@bendigopublishing.com
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The biggest buzzword at the moment is disruption. Everywhere you look it seems disruption is being heralded as the death knell for traditional institutions like banking. But disruption isn’t anything new. The business environment has always been one of rapid change, and while new technologies may be accelerating that process in the 21st century, it’s nothing to be feared. In fact, it should be welcomed. I can relate to ancient philosopher Heraclitus when he mused – “The only thing that is constant is change.” At Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, we’ve long taken a proactive approach to changing markets. Our origins are in a building society that started in central Victoria’s goldfields where the gold rush had rapidly transformed the local economy. In that period of flux, our forebears saw an opportunity to help build strong communities by establishing a system for home ownership and local investment. Similarly, in the 1990s when Australia’s big four banks started leaving country towns, resulting in a 29 per cent decline in branch numbers nationally, we went against the tide and partnered with com-
munity enterprises to establish Community Bank branches. We did this to restore a central plank of successful local economies – a bank. In addition, the model provides a revenue stream for local communities and employment opportunities for the people that live there. In short, a large scale disruption was addressed and communities are now $150 million better off because of it. Now in 2016, we’re drawing on all we’ve learnt from our
Change is the only constant past to foster another kind of partnership, one that I believe is born not of disruption, but of necessary change. Our collaboration with Deakin University recognises that Australia’s big institutions, like banks and universities, must do things differently to serve new and growing communities. Vice-chancellor of Deakin University Jane Den Hollander has talked about how universities have operated virtually the same for more than 500 years. However, advancements in technology and connectivity have seen a massive increase in the take up and appetite for online courses.
These changes could threaten the business performance of Australia’s higher education sector, or they could afford it the opportunity to reach new heights – with universities now empowered to educate more people than ever before. Our universities now attract more than one million students, employ more than 120,000 staff and directly contribute $24 billion to GDP. Higher education is an investment in a future that we all share. That’s why we want to explore how we can come together, to see opportunities in the constant change around us, and, most importantly, use the strengths of both institutions to work towards innovative solutions. Too often business uses a proprietary model in collaboration with others. Slicing a portion of its pie and handing it over. But we think differently about the pie – it’s not about what portion you carve, it’s about how you grow the pie so you both get more. We think this is the essence of successful, long-term partnering. Collaboration and innovation are integral to developing and taking our economy forward. Disruption, conflict, transformation, flux will always remain. Change is the only constant, all we can do is embrace it and accept the challenge of creating a better world.
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kicked in with Boys from the Bush she nearly left the building. Her dedication to the broom kept her there, but she was fuming. We had some classics such as Sweet Home Alabama, but it was few and far between. “What’s with all the ‘yee, hah, spit ping’,” she said with feeling. I could only smile at the discomfort, because she was trapped in the shed and had work to do, and I didn’t mind the music. On the second day of shearing the music fired up again and it was the same
selection. Rain makes corn, corn makes whiskey Whiskey makes my baby, feel a little frisky and Mrs K started cussin’ all over gain. A few hours in and the country music stopped, and the Doof, Doof thumped back, an echo of the previous year. This was a vast improvement, and there was slight smile on Mrs K’s face. Then suddenly without warning the music stopped. The machine stopped and all we could hear was the generator and the shearing plant. Mrs K was very pleased. - Steve Kendall Twitter@stevekendall1
TOCKHOLM’S crisp midwinter perfection has been shattered, its pristine snowscape disfigured by a geyser of human blood. In an exclusive outer suburb of the city a woman has been murdered, her body crumpled in a hallway, the head propped upright and staring vacantly towards the millionaire homeowner’s front door. The building’s only known occupant, Jesper Orre, is missing. The playboy CEO of Scandinavia’s fastest-growing clothing chain, Orre has vanished, presumed to have fled the scene of his crime. Peter is one of the first police officers deployed to attend, a detective desensitised by constant exposure to the gruesome realities of homicide. His focus is all-consuming – a convenient distraction from the bitterness of a failed marriage and a lack of interest in his teenaged son. In actual fact it’s Orre’s second disappearance in as many months, although only one person knows of his previous desertion. Wearing an impressive diamond ring on one finger, Emma has been waiting for
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NEW exhibition called Summer Drift has opened in the Bendigo Visitor Centre’s Living Arts Space. It features the colourful and expressive paintings of local artist Jessica Spalding alongside the delicate ceramic jewellery, objects and drawings of Katherine Wheeler. Many will recognise the paintings of Ms Spalding who has been displaying and selling her artworks for many years through her family’s Jimmy Possum stores around Australia. Jessica is inspired by both the physical and metaphysical worlds. Her mostly large-scale works are executed using swathes of colourful paint across the canvas, expressing a raw energy and evok-
Orre to share a glass or two of wine with her while toasting their yet-to-be-publicised engagement. He’s never missed so much as a phonecall, let alone his own celebratory dinner; his fiancée is distraught. At the age of 59, behavioural scientist Hanne is also harbouring a personal secret: the humiliating signs of earlyonset dementia. Recruited to assist investigators again after a 10-year hiatus, she uses her newly resurrected career as rebellion against a psychologically undermining husband. A decade earlier, Hanne – at that stage drafted in as a police consultant for the first time – and Peter worked on another case together: a case with eerie similarities to the current one at Orre’s house. Then, professional collaboration morphed into a disastrous affair that sapped her self-confidence. Narrated in rotation by Peter, Emma and Hanne, this thriller pivots on chilling parallel existences, unnerving delusions, festering resentment and lifelong regrets. – Rosalea Ryan
ing memories and moods such as joy and calmness, inviting the audience to contemplate and immerse in the experience. Ms Wheeler is an artist and silversmith who has exhibited her artwork widely both in Australia and overseas. Her delicate ceramic objects and jewellery have been sensitively decorated with intricate drawings and pierce-work, combining a variety of rich textural elements. They are reminiscent of her childhood memories of life in the country and family beachside holidays – the two influences skilfully merging to create her exceptional and delightful pieces. The Summer Drift exhibi-
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WEEKEND on the river in Echuca over a late summer weekend is appealing enough on its own. Add-in an eclectic mix of some of Australia’s leading musical performers and you have a very enticing weekend in store. The Hoodoo Gurus join James Reyne, Paul Kelly and Charlie Owen in headlining the sixth Riverboats Music Festival over the weekend of February 17-19 next year. The festival will attract 5000 punters to the banks of the Murray. In addition to the iconic headliners, festivalgoers will see Husky, Shane Howard, and The Meltdown. Also performing, in a unique collaboration for Riverboats audiences, Aussie soul sensation Kylie Auldist will be joined by New Zealand’s Aaradhna. With one stage under the river red gums and accompanied by the sound of paddle steamers traveling up and down the Murray, Riverboats is a different kind of experience in an often-crowded festivals summer. “We are proud that Riverboats has remained boutique in both its size and philosophy, yet continues to attract some of the
most celebrated artists in Australian music,” festival director David Frazer said. Riverboats is different. Festival-goers can take a one-hour cruise on the historic Pride of the Murray for paddle steamer sideshows that include performances from awardwinning blues songwriter Mia Dyson, folk singer William Crighton, and altcountry blues outfit Cash Savage and The Last Drinks. Cash Savage explores the darker corners of the human condition. She has won over a committed legion of fans with tales of broken hearts, woe and dark places. The Last Drinks are an ever-evolving backing band who can sometimes swell to an eight-piece at some gigs. They’re just back from a recent tour that took in dates in Germany, Austria, France and the Czech Republic. Like Savage, William
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Lakes fishing well as perch and redfin get on the chew
STOKED: Brett Sheppard with his 64.5 centimetre golden perch.
THE final round of the Central Vic Lure Casters Super Series for 2016 was held last month at Peppin Point on Lake Eildon with more than a 100 anglers attending this popular catch’n’release lure fishing competition. Angler Brett Sheppard cast up several golden perch during the round’s three sessions, including a 64.5 centimetre thumper to take the overall points for Round 8, leaving second and third place getters Mark Simmons and Tim Plummer in his wake. With more than 200 fish caught including 143 Golden Perch and 10 Murray cod organisers were kept busy finalising tallies for both the round and season standings. The 2017 season gets under way with Round 1 on January 14, See the CVLCSS Facebook page or
website for more details. Closer to home, Lake Eppalock should continue to improve as summer really starts to bite. I experienced an outing to remember in the last fortnight to the Derimal Pool area bringing home a dozen redfin up a 44 centimetres on lures and soft plastics. A simple paternoster rig with a 29 gram sinker and two 50 or 65 millimetre unweighted Squidgy Fish proves irresistible in the Drop Bear or Killer Tomato colours. Cast to the shallower water, say two metres depth and retrieve slowly but erratically to around the five metre depth. This way you can cover a lot of area as you move along just out from shore in search of the fish.
Dry flies worth a try IT has been a busy month as the trout season swings into action, and what a fantastic start. After the wet winter and spring our lakes and streams are looking good and fishing extremely well. The Goulburn River and tributaries are performing beautifully and are within easy day-trip distance from Bendigo. The streams in north-east Victoria are settling down to a easy to wade level now that the snow-melt has passed. Insect life is once again prolific and the trout are looking extremely well fed. While you will still catch many fish on nymphs, I have had plenty of success with dry flies such as caddis, orange spinners and Geehi beetles. Be observant and try to identify what the trout are taking and be prepared to change your fly accordingly. If there’s no surface activity switch to nymphs and be prepared to fish them deep. Often if the trout are feeding on the bottom you’ll need to have your nymph bouncing along the riverbed.
Recent increased flow rates in many smaller streams has encouraged larger trout to move into what are usually just ankle deep trickles of water. I have been surprised a number of times in the last few weeks, finding big trout in tiny creeks. They are a real handful as we often fish small waters with very light gear, expecting to catch only small to medium sized trout. Seeing a big one appear out of the depths to take a well presented fly really gets the heart racing. Six members of the Bendigo & District Fly Fishing Club recently went to South Island New Zealand. They had a fantastic trip despite earthquakes, cold, rain, and even a little snow, and there were some very memorable trout caught. Trout fishing NZ is considered by many as being as good as it gets, and it did not disappoint. If you’re interested in learning more about fly fishing check out the Bendigo & District Fly Fishing Club website: www.bdffc.weebly.com or find us on FaceBook. – Steve Charles
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Relatively step rocky or gravely banks are best. Bendigo angler, Garry Bolger fished Lake Wooroonook between Chartlon and Donald a few weeks back with great success. Two successive trips resulted in a creel of good sized redfin followed by a creel of golden perch the following weekend. Being a relatively shallow lake, made Garry’s choice of lure relatively straightforward with a small purple stump jumper all that was needed. Lake Wooroonook could well be another destination for anglers, within easy driving distance for Bendigo making it an ideal destination for a day trip. However, it is probably a viable early season venue as it is a popular venue for waterskiers during the warmer months. – Nick Atyeo
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OU may remember how last week I wrote about the Dja Dja Wurrung people who had inhabited this area for many millennia. We know so little about the Jaara people, as the Dja Dja Wurrung call themselves. I pointed out that they were highly accomplished agriculturalists in their own way, animal husbandry experts for the native fauna and had an amazing understanding of their natural environment. Mining was not unknown to the Jaara people, they even knew about gold but from a cultural point of view placed no real value on it the way that the other cultures and societies have. The early settlers at times used the skills of the Jaara people, their methods of stripping bark for shelter from trees was valued by many a bushman. The bushmen and shepherds that took over the Jaara’s land traded with them to obtain large slabs of bark in exchange for flour, sugar and tobacco. Another item of trade that passed between the early settlers and later miners were the wonderful possum skin rugs that had been sewn together with gut or sinews. These animal skins had been cleaned with sharp edged stone scrapers, which had been mined and suitably
edged by the Jaara people. The Bendigo School of Mines Museum in its diverse and large collection had, among other things, many items of daily use made by the Dja Dja Wurrung. There were spears, woomeras, boomerangs, carrying bags, stone implements of various kinds, all having been manufactured before the introduction of the tools of the Caucasians. When the space that this museum occupied was required for other purposes much of its fabulous collection was dispersed including many examples of stuffed fauna. Some of the marvellous ethnographic collection finished up being stored in the ceiling space above the School of Mines art school. A fire audit was conducted on the building in the late 1950s and it was deemed essential that this potentially combustible material should be removed. Priceless, and by then unique wooden implements were tossed down to the laneway adjacent to the building. All the thrown out material was destined for the Bendigo rubbish tip which at the time was in East Bendigo’s White Hills. I know of students of the day who collected and took home some of these irreplaceable and significant objects.
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HE last Handmade Market of the year is here on Saturday and that means Santa will be making a appearance at noon to say hi to the youngsters. The market, situated at Rotary Park in Kangaroo Flat is on from 10am to 2pm . The market consists of 50 stalls of locally handmade products ranging from candles to clothing, jewelery to jams, bags to bows and much more. The children can have a jump on the jumping castle for a gold coin donation. Face painting and plaster painting is available, along with hot food, sandwiches and drinks. SKILLED CRAFTSPEOPLE: The Jaara people of the Bendigo area. Their actions saved a few items from being lost to posterity. We may well wonder today what ever happened to these artefacts which were rescued from being dumped? I have learned of one beautifully manufactured red gum Dja Dja Wurrung woomera that was rescued from the thrown out material. When handling such an item one cannot help but admire the skills used to shape the timber then finish it the way it had been, a testimony of the Dja Dja Wurrung people’s profound skills. An early French national, Mr Berteaux, who was in the Bendigo and Diamond Hill
area in 1851 noted that: The place was covered by impenetrable thicket; in the distance could be seen huts inhabited by nearly naked natives, living on nothing but wild fruits, and whatever they could hunt. Sometimes, in these lonely wastes on the edge of the habitable world, one could glimpse a white shepherd looking for new pastures for his herd or a spring for them to drink at. This quotation is one of the many interesting pieces of information to be found in the book, Gold, Blood, Sweat and Fear, Bendigo’s Diamond Hill and its Gullies only available from myself, phone 5443 1717.
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DOWN TO BUSINESS COLORBOND PANEL FENCING
I WINDRIDGE SECURITY DOORS & FENCING
5444 4190
Servicing Central Victoria www.windridgesecuritydoors.com.au
Specialising in domestic & commercial installations including: • Split system A/C & ceiling fans • New homes through to renovations & sheds No job too big or small
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Please call Adam on 0409 866 197 adam@alparkerelectrical.com.au
where service and quality matters
Backyard parties, corporate events, Christmas parties and school fetes. Prices from $125 for 4 hours. Range of castles and themes. Shade and rain covers available. Safe and clean. Fully insured. www.bendigocastleking.com.au
Nip into Natrad
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Phone 5449 6501
Radiators and Auto Air We specialise in... •Recores • Repairs • Cleanouts • Change overs • Heat cores • Air conditioning • Complete Radiator Assemblies
Eaglehawk Radiators Pty Ltd.
ADVERTISING FEATURE
The Commando is coming to Bendigo
F you want to get fit, lose weight and improve your overall health, a group training session with the Biggest Loser’s Commando Steve, might be just what you need to get you started. Commando Steve is coming to Bendigo in late January, helping Tony and Shannon of Bendigo’s Body Renovations in Thistle Street celebrate their 10th birthday. Book a one hour group training session with Commando Steve on Saturday, January 28 and receive a one month gym membership at Body Renovations during February absolutely free. This limited offer is an ideal motivator to get your 2017 New Year resolutions for a healthier you underway. Why not treat yourself or ask your loved ones for a once in a life time Christmas gift to train with Commando Steve. Body Renovations’ Tony and Shannon have more than 30 years training experience and are renowned for helping people achieve their health and fitness goals and getting people of all ages into the best shape of their lives. Results are achieved through positive mindset, healthy eating and functional fitness training. Body Renovations offer group classes or personal one-on-one training tailored to suit your individual needs. Visit Body Renovations’ website at
DIY Custom Made
Cloth - 10 year warranty Thread - 15 year warranty Fittings - Stainless Steel
5441 8419
Romac Shade Sails & Structures www.romacshades.com.au
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FREE Measure & Quote Locally Owned Canvas & Mesh Awnings Holland Blinds Venetian Blinds Vertical Drapes
Driveways Safety Flooring Verandahs Resurfacing all concrete areas Floors for safety Ramps appearances Paths
NOW Phone Shane Gilchrist LAYING NEW 5441 2763 • 0417 344 023 CONCRETE FREE QUOTE AS WELL
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www.bodyrenovations.com.au – email syh.query@gmail.com or phone Shannon on 0458 440 333 to secure your group training session with the Commando. But hurry as places are strictly limited.
Natrad – keeping you and your car cool
Upper Road, Eaglehawk Ph: (03) 5446 7385 Email: ehawkrad@netconnect.com.au www.eaglehawkradiators.com.au
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Shade Sails
WALL TILES FROM $12m2 FLOOR TILES FROM $8m2 Adjacent to Bendigo Tile & Carpet Court
32 Humme Place, Bendigo
PH 5443 1011
Chevington Tools & Tanks
Southern Cross Blinds & Awnings PTYLTD
We are agents for
Roller Shutters Security Doors Ziptrak Patio Blinds Roman Blinds
All inquiries welcome www.polytanksbendigo.com.au chevingtontools@bigpond.com
PHONE/FAX 5447 9011 MOBILE 0407 471 095 EMAIL southerncrossblinds@impulse.net.au
995 Calder Alt Highway, Lockwood
Phone 5435 3902
www.southerncrossblinds.com 141 High Street, Kangaroo Flat
body renovations
Carmen and Nick
Let us show you how to add years to your life... and life to your years
Our Personal Training and Group Fitness Training encompasses everything that real fitness truly is. We can help you achieve your health and fitness goals and get you in the best shape of your life!
We bring the bli ng back to your blinds • Blind Cleaning • Curtains, Pelmets, Swags & Tails • Upholstery Cleaning (Fabric, Leather) • Blind Repairs • Light Diffuser Cleaning • Air con & Heater Vent Cleaning • Chemical FREE Cleaning • Dust Mite & Allergy Prevention • Residential & Commercial • Blind/Curtain Exit Cleans
Call Rod 0439 132 021
Email: denfieldblinds@gmail.com
0418 590 797 2/2a Thistle Street, Golden Square
Secure, Safe & Modern Self Storage Solutions
Free Insurance for the first month with all new units* rented before Christmas Eve 2016. Bring in this voucher or quote ‘kangaroo’ to make the most of this offer. *Units from $20 per week. Offer avail til 24/12/16
33 Collins St, Kangaroo Flat Ph: Cate on 03 5447 7788
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S your car running hotter than usual? Perhaps the air conditioning isn’t as cold as you remember. If so, it’s time to call the team at Natrad Eaglehawk Radiators. “We offer fast turn-around for all our customers, and free pickup and delivery service for the trade,” Glenn from Natrad Eaglehawk Radiators said. “This makes our service second-to-none.” Natrad Eaglehawk Radiators is a local family-owned business that has supported many sporting clubs and organisations through active participation and sponsorship for many years.
“This is just one of the ways we say thank you to the community which has supported us since 1976,” Glenn said. “At Eaglehawk Radiators, we not only repair and sell radiators, we also provide a comprehensive and authorised air conditioning service.” Natrad also manufacture and sell airconditioning parts, pipes and hoses. So if your car is running too hot – or it’s ready to blow a gasket – call into Natrad Eaglehawk Radiators at 220 Upper California Gully Road, Eaglehawk. Phone Glenn and the team on 5446 7385.
Epsom Complete Garden Care Lawn Mowing and Gardening Tree Stump Removal
Call Paul 0418 355 898
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B Bendigo Child Restraint Fitting Centre offers a complete installation service of all types of car restraints from new born to 8 years. Costa is a certified and registered member with ACRI, being also the owner guarantees personalised service and the highest quality installation possible with over 20 years experience in fitting child restraints in vehicles.
Bendigo Child Restraint Fitting Centre 8 Caradon Way, Eaglehawk • Ph: 0419 371 586 Monday to Friday 10am-5pm. • Bookings Essential Mo RYAN JOSEPH BROWN
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Summer Dresses, Baby Wear & Boys Wear
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of Epsom. Sister for
Open Mon-Fri 9.30 - 5.30 Sat 9.30 - 2.00 51 Williamson Street, Bendigo • Ph: 5443 8745
St John of God
December 5, 2016
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Son of Anthea and Matt Moran of Strathdale.
Floorstock Clearance
½ PRICE Large range of babies
and childrens shoes Free for sale ads: 5pm Wednesday Real Estate ads: 5pm Wednesday All other ads: 2pm Thursday
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Bendigo Chamber Choir presents...
Come Sing Christmas Bendigo Town Hall Saturday, December 10th at 7.30pm Music by Buxtehude, Poulenc, Vaughan Williams and J.M.Bach with audience carols. Director: Michael Bottomley
Tickets available at The Capital Theatre $25 and $20
PUBLIC NOTICES
Long Gully Neighbourhood Centre: 2 Humboldt Drive. 5442 1165. Wednesday morning (bread only). Saltworks Pantry: 63 High St, Eaglehawk (Eaglehawk Anglican Church). 0458 018 083. Pantry Tuesday 1pm-4pm, Wednesday 10am–4pm (not through January). St Vincent de Paul: 16 Hopetoun St Bendigo. 5443 5688 Kangaroo Flat – 117 High Street. 5447 9800 UnitingCare Emergency Relief Centres: Bendigo – 25 Forrest St. 5443 4972. Mon/Tue/ Thur/Fri 10am-12.15pm and 1.30pm-3.45pm. Kangaroo Flat – Uniting Church Cnr. Church and Camp sts. 5443 5458. Tuesday and Friday 9amnoon. Victory Op Shop: 10am-4pm weekdays. 110 Garsed St. Bendigo. 5443 5998. Anglican Giving and Living Op Shop: Shed 3, 75 Beischer Street, Bendigo. Monday to Friday 10am - 4pm, Saturday 10am - 1pm. Ph: 0418 303 489
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For more information and registration contact Ky Gregg at Family Education Services on 54 381 300.
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Billy Gunn’s Story A novel:
Searching for Answers The Truth Lies.... By Marlene Gunn Available from the Maiden Gully Post Office or contact marlgunn@bigpond.net.au
FROM THE BIBLE
Southern Gateway Christian Church CHURCH SERVICE 10am Sunday, Y Community Hall (opposite Aldi Kangaroo Flat) Preacher:
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AUSTRALIAN MADE GENUINE LEATHER PRODUCTS & HATS
Cow hide bags, belts, duffle bags, wine bottle holders, log book covers, hides, diary covers plus lots more. Kangaroo Hide bags, belts, whips, purses, wallets, Toad skin wallets, purses, key rings, novelties. Kangaroo scrotum novelties, back scratchers, bottle openers and new stock including; Australian made Emu and Ostrich bags and wallets.
BENDIGO MARKETPLACE 28 November - 15 January
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Layby now for Christmas
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Gift Vouchers Available
Buy 3 massages get 1 FREE Conditions apply Call Maxine 0418 369 685
BEAUTY SERVICES CHRIS’S BEAUTY SPOT 1 hour massage - $50 (if you have a concession card or gym membership - $25)
Waxing - from $5 • Make Up - from $20 Manicures - from $10 • Gel Nails - 35 Acrylic Nails - $30 • Shellac - $20 For more information please phone 0467 271 270 or 0467 727 127 10 Semmens St Long Gully
EMPLOYMENT FURNITURE REMOVALIST
NEEDING an offsider, experience preferred. Please send resume to steve@stresslessmoves.com.au
To advertise in this section please call
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EMPLOYMENT
MODELS WANTED P O R T R A I T, B O U D O I R & GLAMOUR
CALL IAN ON 4433 1344 BENDIGO
EMPLOYMENT
RESTAURANT MANAGER & CHEF / EXPERIENCED COOK REQUIRED FULL TIME We are seeking an experienced restaurant manager and chef or cook to join our team, working with our menu and kitchen to reflect our vision at Steve Costi’s Famous Fish Bendigo. Our restaurant is located at the Bendigo Market Place, operating all seven days from 10am to 10pm.
PUBLIC NOTICES
To be considered as a restaurant manager you must be highly motivated and experienced in managing a high turnover restaurant in a similar role. With a passion and wide knowledge for Food and Drinks, great customer service and communication skills, ability to manage a team and work as a team player and understanding of COGS.
Christmas Market With multicultural food, games and festivities
For a position as a chef/ experienced cook you’ll need to be able to show ability to run an efficient kitchen, aware of cost points, related qualification in cooking, have excellent communication skills, ability to work as a team member and have a passion for the utilisation of regional nall prod pproduce. roduce rod uce.. uce If you are inspired by the opportunity we would like to hear from you. Email your cover letter and resume to: bendigofamousfish@gmail.com.au au
Community Meals and Soup Kitchens: Bendigo Community Health Soup Kitchen: 171 Hargreaves St, Bendigo. 5448 1600. Every Thursday 4pm-4.45pm. (In the arcade near Café De Mille) Bendigo Baptist Community Care: Life Essentials: 214 Hargreaves St, Bendigo 3550. 5441 4747. Every Tuesday 7.45am. Eaglehawk Community House: 19 Bright Street, Eaglehawk. 5446 8322. All welcome to join us for a meal on Tuesdays 12 noon and again at 6pm (during school terms). Kangaroo Flat Uniting Church: Cnr Church and Camp sts. K Flat. 5447 9998. Community lunch fourth Wednesday of month, February to October, except July, noon. Cost $5. Our Shed: 14 Sailors Gully Rd, Eaglehawk - 5446 8813. Every Friday 7.30am.November – April 14 Sailors Gully Rd, Eaglehawk May – October 63 High St Eaglehawk (Anglican church hall) Kangaroo Flat Community Meals: Rotary Gateway Park. Every Wednesday 5.30pm-6.30pm. Everyone welcome. Saltworks Community Meal: 63 High St, Eaglehawk (Eaglehawk Anglican Church). 0458 018 083. Every Friday 5.45pm (not through January or public holidays). St Liborius Parish Centre: 50 Panton St, Eaglehawk. 5446 8235. Tuesday 11.30am (during school terms).
(Non sexual)
9am - 10pm 7 days a week • We can come to you
Food distribution:
MASSAGE You deserve it!
This once a year eight week program is designed to assist you through the experience of separation and divorce. It aims to find new ways for you to understand your feelings, work through your situation and move on in a supportive environment.
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EMPLOYMENT SUNDAY 11 DECEMBER 2016 4:30-7:00pm CNR HIGH & WATTLE STREET BENDIGO.
multicultural entertainment
face painting
live music
beer & cider
food & wine
arts & crafts
WITH FR ROB GALEA
dancing
Followed by the annual Marist Brass Carols in the Cathedral
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Lecturer – Nursing and Midwifery Full-time Continuing role Working within the La Trobe Rural Health School, based in Bendigo, you will contribute to the disciplines of Nursing and Midwifery. There is a strong element of developing curriculum and using contemporary teaching practices to deliver the Bachelor of Nursing/ Bachelor of Midwifery course. You will also undertake research or other scholarly work relevant to the development of the disciplines or professional field. To view more details about this position and to apply please visit latrobe.edu.au/jobs and search for position no 551820 under current vacancies.
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Services Offered RUBBISH REMOVAL
End of lease or just general clean up. Tip fees apply. Current police check. Ph Paul 0401 418 108.
AIR CONDITIONING Supply and/or install Ph 0419 367 071
BATHROOM RENOVATIONS Complete bathroom makeovers & alterations. 34 yrs exp by qual tradesman. Servicing Bendigo - Castlemaine & surrounding districts. FREE Quote phone Rod Cox 0419 267 672 or 4406 6019.
BLOCKED DRAINS Same day service Ph 5448 4324
BRICKLAYERS
all types of brick and block work, chimneys and fireplaces. Ph 5446 7057 or 0418 370 917 or 0458 438 930
CLEANING & CARPET
Cleaning, Steam clean or Dry clean $50 first room, $10 per room after that Ph 0439 374 389 Receipt & ABN supplied .
COMPUTER SUPPORT In Home
Reasonable Rates 7 days Extended hours Ph Shaun 0400 811 880
CONCRETING
Genuine Special $50 Sq/M Only a few spots left!! Phone 0422 424 348
CONCRETER
Driveways, Sheds Paths, Crossovers etc. 40 years experience Free Quotes
Ph. 0428 381 925
CONCRETING
Cameron Concrete Domestic & Commercial. For all your concrete requirements.. Call Rod 0400 611 016 Free Quotes & advice. 30 years experience
DD Handyman & Maintenance Service All types of household jobs inc garden maint. Phone 0409 949 111 GP
GARDENING/ HANDY PERSON Get ready for Christmas. . Free quotes Phone 0413 426 833.
Lawns, odd jobs, Tip runs. Walk behind slashing. If I can do it, I will. Ph Ash . 0427 096 404
BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING
BENDIGO
Worksafe Prov #HO7451
AIR CONDITIONING LAWN MOWER & SMALL ENGINE REPAIRS Push & ride on mower servicing, pick up option. Power equip. repairs. Chainsaw service & sharpen. Bendigo Marine & Outdoors, Epsom 5448 3988
Evaporative coolers should be serviced + disinfected ONCE PER YEAR in order to work efficiently. Make sure you stay COOL this summer!
Nathan Maber 0407 972 717 bendigotemptech@hotmail.com Servicing all of Central Victoria • Pensioner discounts available Registered Licence No. 47315
LAWN Mowing - Edges trimmed, grass removed Handyman Repairs, Rubbish Removal, Ride on Mowing also avail. From $35 p/hour Ph Tony 0412 824 690
Lawn Mowing, Whipper Snipping
$35 per hr / $30 pen (inc. take away clippings). Delivery of Garden Products Spraying (Roundup) $35 per hr/ $30 pen Rubbish Removal $80 per load/$70 pen (incl tip fee $35) for 7x4 square box trailer. NO tyres or rock/clean fill. Cash only Ph Mick 0407 448 249
PLASTERER EXPERIENCED LOCAL PLASTERER
Call Ron 0438 569 385
Call Clint 0427 349 549
A/H PH 5448 8814 E: cjchandler65@bigpond.com
TV Tuning from $40
BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING
• Servicing Bendigo & Surrounds • Aerials & additional aerial points • Satellite & Computer Setups ps • Digital/Smart TV’s • Home Theatre, Wall Mount • DVD, Recorders & Foxtel • Installed & explained
Matt” A “ Excavations and Landscaping z Hole Boring z Trenching z Drive Ways z Rock Breaker z Retaining Walls z Concreting z Site Cleans z No Job too small
5447 7823 or 0431 609 423 BATHROOMS & KITCHENS
McCabes KITCHEN, BATHROOMS & HOME IMPROVEMENTS
• Quality + trust in the outcome • Passion to create • Pride in our craftmanship • 25 years building experience
MEMBER
0417 511 159
Very Reasonably Priced - Great Soil Rates Free Quotes and Honest Advice Matt: 0409 141 093 • Nicole: 0428 119 386 E: nicmat2001@hotmail.com
BendigoWeekly PUBLISHING 38,200 COPIES EVERY FRIDAY BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING
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BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING 1.5 TONNE MINI EXCAVATOR FOR HIRE • For dry hire • With or without operator • Short or long term • Delivery can be arranged
Bobcat & Tipper Hire Site Cleaning aning Driveways ys Excavation on Laser Levelling vellin ng Rubbish Removall Backhoe e
AIR CONDITIONING
BEAT THE SUMMER HEAT PRE-SEASON COOLING SPECIALS!
Haier Wall Split Inverters 2.5kW Bedroom .......................... $700.00 3.5kW Small Living Room ........... $750.00 5.0kW Living Room ..................... $950.00 7.0kW Large Living Room ......... $1200.00 8.0kW Open Plan Area .............. $1500.00 Bonaire Summer Breeze... from $1069.00 Bonaire Integra ................. from $1465.00 Braemar LCS SuperCool... from $1269.00 Expert Installation, Pick-Up or Delivery Available
Melton | Albury | Bendigo | Werribee | Dandenong
Ph: 5444 4677
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BUILDERS
DBM-1122 DB-U-28169
SOUTHERN CROSS RESTUMPING
Building Permits Arranged + 20 Years Experience
Ph: 0400 319 094 A: PO Box 304, Eaglehawk 3556 E: townsmith@bigpond.com
JOHN BUILDER THE
SMALL JOBS WELCOME ALL HOME MAINTENANCE PROMPT SERVICE
MOB: 0411 780 550 CARPENTERS
CARPENTRY & C MAINTENANCE M TRADE QUALIFIED CARPENTER
Jack Hando 0467 642 504 Carports Concreting Renovations Decks & Verandahs
Tiling Retaining Walls General Handyman Fix Ups
Hayley’s Cleaning Service
Call Rhys 0429 434 405 SKILLED OPERATOR
Home Cleaning • Exit Cleans Efficient & Reliable
Ph 0467 487 520
COMPUTERS
GARDAM E X C AVA T I O N
on call computer maintenance
0418 508 993
• Systems built • Repairs and upgrades • Network and internet connections • Virus and Spyware removal
Licenced drainer 31741
BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING
Jeoff Milne 5447 2476 Mob 0425 728 336
GARDAM E X C AVA T I O N
SEPTIC TANK SEWER TREATMENT PLANTS Supplied and installed PIC LICENCED
Lic 301593C
To advertise in this section contact our classifieds department
0418 508 993
Licenced drainer 31741
• 1.7 Tonne Mini Digger on Trailer • 900, 450, 300mm Buckets Plus Ripper • Post Hole Auger 300 & 450mm available • 5 Tonne Excavator Available for Hire with Rock Breaker • Dry & Wet Hire Available • 7 Days - Mon-Sun
Ph 0429 171 697
718 Strathfieldsaye Road, Strathfieldsaye
DOG GROOMING in o ow ig N nd e B
Amazing deals on Fujitsu, Panasonic, LG, Samsung
Evaporative Cooler Clearance!
Services Offered
CLEANING SERVICES
To advertise in this section please call
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Trenching, Rotary Hoeing, Post Holes, Levelling 4 in one bucket,Tipper Hire.
Excavator, Tipper & Bobcat
Phone Ron on
mccabeskitchenandbathrooms@gmail.com
0448 713 499
Digger Service
• Driveways • Landscaping • Drainage • Backyard Clean-ups • Site Cleans • Trenching • Site Cuts 1.7, 5.5 & 14 ton excav, Skidsteer and Truck available
Rates from $35p/h Pensioner 10% Disc. • Holes Patched • Renovations • Painting
5446 1422
Site Clearing Driveways Excavation Laser Levelling Rubbish Removal
5446 7163 or 0418 510 074
PANEL BEATING
GRASS SLASHING
LITTLE RIPPER
200 - 600mm diameter
ANTENNAS
Spray painting, rust repairs. 25 yrs experience, cheap rates. Ph 5443 1710 or 0401 915 906.
Prompt service New clients welcome Ph Frank 0418 327 600 or 5442 5864.
Backhoe Trenching Post Hole Borer
Ph: Glenn or Donna
MOBILE HAIRDRESSER Specializing in Seniors call Jinie Ph 0409 951 510
THE MAINTENANCE MAN Prompt & reliable service, done with honesty & pride. Small jobs a specialty, free quotes Phone Ian 0417 337 424
BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING
Bobcat & Tipper Hire
TempTech
ABN: 62 094 744 216
CONCRETING HARD YARDZ 35 years experience. exposed aggregate, wheelchair ramps, sheds & paths, resealing, driveways, crossovers, sleeper walls. Free quotes John 0409 439 414 hardyardzconcreting@ gmail.com
AIR CONDITIONING
ASHLEY'S HANDYMAN SERVICE
Professional grooming & clipping, warm fresh water, blow dry, flea and worm treatment, nail clipping $10 off first visit
131 546
Seniors Discount
Guaranteed 2 hour call back
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Services Offered HOME MAINTENANCE
PETE’S INSIDE AND OUT Home Maintenance & Renovations Specialising in Kitchen and Bathroom Renovations. Repairs, Carpentry, Tiling, Painting
Phone: 0419 759 354
LAWN MOWING
PLUMBERS
VILLAGE GREEN
• Your local on-time plumber • Air-conditioning repairs & replacements Pre-summer check & start up service from $99 for October • Hot water - elec, gas & solar • Taps, toilets, showers, sinks & more Don’t put up with drips! Modern & Care-Assist taps & toilets Use a licensed plumber • Drains installed/cleared/repaired • Roof, gutter, d.p. & gutter guard FREE • Quality professional workmanship QUOTES guaranteed
MOWING & GARDEN SERVICES Mowing
Edges
Garden tidy-ups
ABN 998 920 859 13
ELECTRICIANS
Paths blown
Hedging
Green waste removal
Pruning Odd jobs
Phone ANTHONY on 0447 899 391 RELIABLE
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MOBILE BATHROOMS
Ph 5446 1535 www.dunstoneplumbing.com.au office@dunstonebros.com.au
HOME MAINTENANCE
ARE YOU RENOVATING?
PLUMBERS
MOBILE BATHROOM FOR HIRE
Weeroona Plumbing & Gasfitting
(Shower, hand basin, toilet etc)
NO JOB TOO SMALL
• Carpentry • Tiling • Painting • Plastering • Pergolas • Decks
ELECTRICIANS
Electrical Installations
Over 40 Years Service
REC 4085
Geoff Williams
I promise you a reliable & professional service at an affordable price
Phone: 0417 329 802
CALL PETER 0409 422 271 Email: bhmpeter@hotmail.com
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GREG SMITH ELECTRICIAN
Suitable for • Renovations • Parties/Weddings • Sporting events and many more
35 YEARS EXPERIENCE FREE no obligation competitive quotes Prompt service • Pensioner Discounts
Call David/Bronwyn
0438 083 139 www.bettabathroomhire.com.au
Call 0474 831 694
PAINTERS / DECORATORS
PLUMBERS
Sandhurst Painting and Decorating
Peter Carr Plumbing & Gasfitting Pty. Ltd.
45 years experience. Prompt efficient service at reasonable rates.
544 33 999
Call Phill Hutchings on
0418 507 709RECA/H 5448 3333 7821
• Qualified tradesmen • Landscaping • Commercial and residential property maintenance
FURNITURE REMOVALISTS
Specialising in Landscape construction Stuart Erwin 0407 667 900 Cameron Rogister 0411 956 937
PAVING & LANDSCAPING by Phil Carman
REMOVALS
Paving & concreting Pool landscaping Retaining walls & fencing Decking and Outdoor living areas Lawn installation & watering systems Kanga light digging
Moving Central Victoria Local • Interstate • House Cleaning • Pre-pack Storage • EFTPOS • No job too big or too small
Phone: 5435 3148 or 0407 349 372 Bendigo
HANDYMAN SERVICES
PH: 0418 822 911
License No. 32710
A friendly, reliable, local plumbing team fully qualified in all aspects of plumbing
Quotation gladly given.
Tired of Waiting for a Tradesman
Lic. 33153
• All general work, new and old • Water • Change over hot water services • Sanitary • Sewer • Gas • Roofing • Stormwater
0417 057 010
4 Nolan Street, Bendigo
PLUMBERS
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4 LARGE bags, white peebles $20 Ph 5442 1507 ARM Chair and matching footstool, VGC $70 Ph 5442 1507 BABY Infa highchair $50 Phone 5449 6726. BAMBOO pillows $20 available at LQ Markets, Strathdale 7 days or Bendigo showgrounds markets on Sundays only. Ph 0474 313 861.
CHAINSAW, small, VGC $100 Ph 5447 0735 SONY stereo/double tape /3MP, 2 speakers Ec $80 . Ph 5447 7050 VACUUM cleaner 2000 watt as new $50 . Ph 5447 7050 CUBBY house new hand built, 2.4M X 2.4M, perfect for Christmas $1,450 Ph 0427 302 037. CUPBOARD, white, w600xd400xh1800, VGC, $70 Ph 0428 353 921
GARDEN concrete pots $24 each x 4, Ph 5443 7102.
LARGE Backpack, suitable for student, VGC $10 Ph 5442 1507
GARDEN pots some with plants, some handmade $50 the lot (will sep) Ph 0404 615 643
LOVELY blue leather couch/s 2 & 3 seater, vgc $780 ph 0488 798 890.
HAY ROLLS
MALVERN star ladies bike, $20 Ph 0459 483 869.
Lucerne $120 Oaten $80 Wheaten $80 Rye/Oaten $70 Ph 0419 382 273 HAY pasture small bales, $4 paddock, Goornong Phone 5442 5793 or 0408 738 317.
MARKET umbrellas polished alum frame, black covers, $60 available at LQ markets, Strathdale 7 days or Bendigo Showgrounds markets on Sundays only Ph 0474 313 861
Store Well with Stilwell
For Sale Local Classifieds Cat Enclosures A fun, safe way for your cat to enjoy the outdoors. Free quotes to suit your budget.
RIDE on mower White brand, 12.5hp Briggs & Stratton motor, 38" cut, well maintained & in excellent working order. $1,000 ono Ph 0429 370 837.
SECURITY home alarm new Arlec DIY hardwired $60 Ph 5439 5322
TENT, 5.2X4.9, 8 Man, GC $80 Ph 0419 301 465
BEDROOM suite Q size 4 piece timber, exc cond $99 Ph 0408 590 830.
DESK student hardwood exc cond $40 0408 109 243.
BEDS x 2 fully adjustable metal frame singles with mattresses. Brand "Plega" "Homecare" exc cond $1,100 & $800. ono Ph 5447 2190.
DINING table large (only) sits 6-8 people, as new cond $180 Ph 5447 0429
Containers can be custom fitted with shelves, benches, windows, side doors, electricity, insulation & air-conditioning.
DOUBLE bed Simmons Queen size, GC $90 Ph 0438 508 953.
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SHOPRIDER mobililty scooter 2015, hardly used, warranty, pneumatic tyres, $1,800 ono Ph 0417 106 101.
51 Ryalls Lane, Strathfieldsaye. • Ph 5439 5512 • Mob 0409 957 014
SIEVED TOP SOIL
BIKE ladies mountain, 18 speed sprung frame $60 Ph 5449 7128
BOOKCASE pine vgc 1800 H x 915 W x 250 D, $170 Ph 0417 461 257
BOWLING ball 10 pin & bag $35 Phone 5442 4612. CAR ramps 850kg, $30 Ph 5449 7128 CARDS Against Humanity card game $30 available at LQ markets, Strathdale 7 days or Bendigo showgrounds markets Sundays only. Ph 0474 313 861
CARGO barrier suit Nissan X-Trail 2004 to 2006. $250 Phone 5447 2980.
CCB boys summer & winter uniforms approx 20, various sizes $5 $10 each Ph 0400 166 452 CD holder vertical pine ex cond $10 . Ph 0404 615 643
DR Harry wooden dog kennels small $79, large $99 avail.at LQ markets, Strathdale 7 days or Bendigo showgrounds markets on Sundays only. Ph 0474 313 861 EASY Cook original turbo oven complete, exc con $40 ono Ph 5447 8573. ELKHORN fern on 45cm x 55cm board $10 Ph 0490 040 959. FILING cabinets X 3, all ex cond. $45, $35, & $35 each; will sep. Ph 0404 615 643 FLOOR rug orange 190 X 280 cm $40 Phone 5449 6726. FOLDING table large, ex cond $35 . Ph 5447 7050 HEATER Eureka wood, solid steel with glass door, heats up to 14 squares $700 ono; Vulcan electric gas heater, brown in colour, natural gas, $500 ono Phone 0438 382 690. FRIDGE/freezer, small ideal as second fridge, GC $100 Ph 0417 501 254.
TENT - 2 man, little use, windproof + canvas $100 Ph 5447 0735
FORLE SA
HAY & STRAW
Rolls & Little Squares. Delivery available Maiden Gully Ph 0438 373 291
HAY
Oaten rolls, net wrapped. Good Quality from $55 Axedale. Phone: 0428 590 023 HOSE reel stand 20m hose, all connections paid $50 sel$30 Ph 0413 335 459. HOUSEHOLD items, various curtains, throws, linens from $5 - $15 Phone 5442 4612. KITCHENWARE crockery, glass ware, cutlery, cookware many items $100 the lot Ph 0404 615 643 LADIES clothes & shoes, new from $5 - $8 each Phone 5442 4612. LADIES Jumpers, hand knitted, assorted colors, Brand new $25 ech Ph 5443 4436 LARGE wardrobe 2.4 x 2m, 3 pieces vgc $65 ono Ph 5447 0053.
MATTRESS double reversible very clean $80 0408 109 243. MENS Dinner Suit, Stafford Ellinson, Sz lrg $80 Ph 0402 403 569 MICROSOFT Office Pro, New still in packaging $50 Ph 0402 403 569 NETBALL ring $5 0409 950 866.
BBQ Fixed or Portable as new $60 Ph 0419 301 465 TENT, 4Mx3M, 4 man, GC $60 Ph 0419 301 465
DESK large maple veneer 6 drawers ex cond $100 0408 109 243.
to suit all yourr needs!
TENT Companion Exo Lite 480, 2 rooms sleeps 8 people, with fly never used Ph 0427 986 332..
ROBOTIC auto vacuum cleaner, $80 Ph 5449 7128
BEANBAG with beans kids size, orange $5 Phone 5449 6726.
Containers
Ph
With Manure $35 per/m delivered local 3m minimum. 6m & 10m avail. Bobcat & Excavator to hire. Ph 5446 7105 or 0428 507 846
SMASHED marble stones white, large supply $15 for 20 kg Ph 0490 040 959. SOCK Pullerupper Trev not at Bend market in Summer Ph 0408 240 333 free delivery 25 klms $12
PAINTERS easel $40 Ph 0459 483 869. PASTURE hay small. square bales $6 in paddock, proven good quality horse feed Sedgwick.Ph 5439 6472. PIANO or organ stool , walnut vgc $25 Ph 5447 8573 PINE & iron bed ends with side rails, $25 Ph 0459 483 869. PORTABLE tablet computer Lenovo brand new $70 Ph 5446 2535 RASPBERRY plants 10 for $15.Ph 5439 3054.
GARAGE SALES
Call Jim 0429 866 630 www.byers.net.au
DAEWOO washing machine 7kg front loader little use GC $100 Ph 0438 508 953.
BIKE unisex dark green 16" exc cond with trainers $40 Ph 0428 353 921
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BARBEQUES Galore portable BBQ & Cylinder $40 0402 403 569
BEDSIDE chest with 3 drawers timber, bargain $10 Ph 0408 590 830.
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For Sale Local Classifieds BOOKSHELF 7 shelves, white timber, 120 x 180 vgc $60 Ph 0438 508 953.
PAINTERS
TENT, large dome, little use VGC $100 Ph 5447 0735
SPEAKERS wireless X 2, Tevion, vgc $25 Ph 5447 8573 TABLECLOTHS damask X 3, unstained large ex cond $20 each Ph 5439 5322 TALLBOY timer 6 drawers, ex cond $75 Ph 0408 590 830.
11 IRONBARK COURT KENNINGTON Saturday 8am-1pm Huge shed sale - tools, reclaimed timber, camping, fishing, garden, plants, furn & more
TODDLERS balance bike 1.5 to 3 yrs, $25 as new Ph 5443 7102
TOP SOIL
Lawn soil $35 p/m Garden Soil $45 p/m, includes local delivery 4, 6 and 10m avail. Garden rocks also avail. Phone 0418 306 548 or 0428 100 770
130 OLYMPIC PARADE KANGAROO FLAT Sat 8.30am Moving sale some furn, hanging potplants, ladders, lawn mower, cot with mattress, dolls pram, much more.
WALKER Disabled, Lge Sz, Burgundy Color, Brand New $100 5443 4436 WALL unit 1900 H X 820 W, brown woodgrain 2 glass top doors GC $50 Ph 0488 288 034. WASHING machine twin tub, GC $50 Ph 0417 501 254.
SOFA bed 2.5 seater oatmeal colour, innerspring mattress, as new cost $1,500 sell $600 0412 911 436.
GREENWOOD DRIVE FLORA HILL SAT 8am, toys, furn, household items, trampoline, tools, appliances, garden & much more.
WESTINGHOUSE frost free fridge ex working order 4100 Ph 0438 508 953. WHIPPER snipper, Mitsubishi, 25CC, TII40, 2 stroke, 2 bar, vgc $150 ono Ph 5447 9665 X-BOX 360, FIFA ' 16, NBA 2K16, + more $100 lot Ph 5441 1924
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1974 STRATHFIELDSAYE RD
EPPALOCK SAT 8am retiring/disposal sale. Farm implements, tools, collectables, cultivator, grader blade, s /spreader, scarifier, 3 M treated pine poles, fencing, kero collectables, old radio, shearing equipment, oil tins & bottles, 2005 Jayco motor home. etc.
33 PIONEER DRIVE MIDEN GULLY SAT 7am-5pm. toys, ladies clothing & handbags, vinyl records, Honda 90, camping, tools & hardware items, lots of books & auto biographies.
398 SUGARLOAF ROAD AXEDALE Sat 10th Dec 8am - 1pm Designer clothing, furn, soft furnishings, antiques, tools, electrical, as new & used items
8 HUNTER STREET GOLDEN SQUARE Sat 9.00am-2.00pm Houshold items, bric a brac, no early callers
TIMBARRA DRIVE GOLDEN SQUARE SAT 10-3pm, shed items, tools, jewellery, CD's, DVD's, h/hold items, books, magazines, pet items. ladies hats.
SYMONDS STREET GOLDEN SQUARE Saturday from 9am Collingwood books & memorabilia, hundreds of DVD's/CD's, H/Hold goods & toys. NO EARLY BIRDS
22 NUBRENA DRIVE STRATHFIELDSAYE SAT & Sun 10am - 3pm. electric items, jewellery, kitchen household items, ladies scarves, handbags & shoes, lots more
DALLAS DRIVE SPRING GULLY SAT sign sout 8.30am, toys, kids &ladies clothes, prams, furn, h /hold items, TV cabinet, dog bed, plus more.
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For Sale Local Classifieds LIVESTOCK
STRICKLAND STREET ASCOT SAT 7am-12 pm, TV unit, glory box, sheets, towels, household items.
35 PYKE STREET QUARRY HILL SAT 8am. kids toys, bikes, trampoline, h/hold items, lots more.
21 LIGAR STREET KENNINGTON SAT 8am - 3pm, moving out sale, lounge suite, shelves, cabinets, outdoor furn, treadmill, Nissan Sonata, clothing, bric a brac.heaps, more all must go reasonable offers .
WANTED TO BUY
WANTED to buy old batteries, copper & brass, shed clean ups done. No texts. Ph 5446 1191 or 0447 744 043 OLD bottles, company and town names, ginger beers, marble bottles, milk, demijohns etc. Single items or boxed lots Ph 0452 264 661 OLD woodworking tools, planes and books etc for collector/user Ph 0418 510 727. TRACTORS & farm machinery wanted. Going or not, cash paid, Ph 0429 393 221 WANTED to buy Strathfieldsaye Storm netball dress, size 12 junior. Ph 0419 342 405. WANTED to Buy Caravans up to $2000 cash. Buying complete annex' up to $200 & carvan parts Ph 0434 040687.
LIVESTOCK
12FT Tinny Reg 15 HP trailer Reg plus accessories $1600 ono Ph 5436 1446 or 0408 374 347
NAVARA, STX, dual cab ute, 4x4, black, RWC, 10mths reg, (UZI561) EC, $16,000 ONO Phone 0417 010 718
Muckleford School Road, Muckleford 3451 Open 8:30am - 12pm & 4pm - 6pm Ph: (03) 5472 4698 • Mob: 0428 882 411 E: info@jeralee.com.au • www.jeralee.com.au
V NOSE Punt, Hunter Marine 2011, Yamaha 15 HP, trailer & acc $3,300.00 OBO Ph 0499 850 074
TOYOTA Camry 1991 s/w auto, body, seats & tyres all good, $350 ono Phone 5449 3217
LIVESTOCK
AUTO
ADOPT-A-PET OPT A Spayed female, 5 years 10 months
Pixie is a sweet older girl who can be timid with new people. She would be best suited to a quiet home without children, and where she will be able to spend lots of time with her new owners. Pixie will grow a long thick coat and will need daily brushing and regular clipping to keep her looking her best. She still has plenty of energy and loves to go for walks. Pixie is friendly with other dogs and may be happy living with a friendly desexed male dog of a similar size.
COCKATIEL hand tamed young normal colour $120 Ph 0427 505 795. MAREMMA puppies 8 wks, vacc, vet checked, both parents proven working dogs, ideal for procecting sheep, goats or poultry. Ph 0448 396 000. m/chip no's 982000405796210; 982000405796304; 982000405796375; 982000405796552; 982000405794244; 982000405795151; 982000405795595. Phone 0448 396 000 PAMPERED pooch holiday small breeds safe & secure loving home Maryborough 0475 354 906.
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The Time Gallery Buy/Sell/Repair All types of clocks & watches
Pixie
er Collie
Maltese x Bord
Neutered Male, 6 years
Chaplin is a sweet older cat who loves a cuddle. He is social with other cats but likes his own space. He would be best suited to a quiet home without children where he can spend his days relaxing and taking naps. Chaplin will need to be an indoor only cat to keep him safe and out of the sun due to his very light coat and pink skin.
Chaplin
2006 Hyundai Terracan 4wd turbo diesel. Many extras. impeccable cond TYN322 RWC $8,490 Phone 0421 738 869. BMW 323I 1999 sedan, black, auto, sunroof, reg no PUK081, RWC, $5,500 Ph 0474 831 694.
THE RSPCA IS THE POUND FOR THE BENDIGO CITY COUNCIL.
5441 2209 Piper Lane, East Bendigo
Mon-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun & Pub Hols 10am-12pm www.rspcavic.org.au
We are in desperate need of bedding and newspapers, any donations are extremely appreciated!
CARAVANS & TRAILERS
CARAVANS & TRAILERS
2012 Goldstream Off road Caravan, shower /toilet, solar panels, sway bars, full annex, awning, town Koondrook $43,000 ono Ph 0422 655 443
MILLARD 22” CARAVAN
FRANKLIN 16ft & annexe, 4 berth, very clean, no leaks, $4,000 Phone 0428 533 852 TRAILER 9ft x 6ft heavy duty, registered, led lights, with timber floor, good condition. $850. Ph 0409 949 111. JAYCO Heritage 18' 2004 poptop shower/toilet, 3 way fridge, m/wave, full oven & cooktop, dble island bed, reg Feb 2017, vgc $25,000 Ph 0439 991 718.
5 berth caravan with annex and sunroom at front with clear enclosed sides. 3 bunk beds at the front, central kitchen and main bedroom at the rear with queen bed and mattress. This caravan has lots of storage and a great layout for the family where you can still use the kitchen and lounge whilst the kids are sleeping without disturbing them. List of inclusions include TV, large fridge, microwave, 4 burner cook top including oven and dining table. Registered till July next year, all ready to hit the road for the holidays.
WATCH MAKER ON PREMISES Visit the shop at Bendigo Pottery Epsom or Phone John on 0405 210 020
DISHWASHER Sterling stil in the box, $300 Phone 5443 0127. POPTOP Caravan Capricorn 323, 13ft, annex, 2w fridge, 4 berth $5000 ono. 0459 904 331 A/H 5443 5373
CARAVANS WANTED
We buy and consign Repairs & servicing Bendigo Caravan Centre 164 Midland Hwy EPSOM Ph 5448 4800
HOLDEN Omega 2011, perfect first car for family, safe, low on fuel, ex cond, great sound. Plenty of room & huge boot. Is always garaged & has been used by Mum & Dad,no kids. Bluetooth, USB input, July 17 rego & RWC, ZEM391, 85,000 klms, $13,500 Ph 0428 532 583.
GREAT FUEL ECONOMY Hyunda Getz 2011 TB SX 5 door hatch, powerful 1.6lt engine, manual, 64,000 klms, ZAU640, reg'd April 2017, multi function controls on steering wheel, bluetooth, USB, IPOD & 6 speaker CD player, power steer, power windows, remote central locking, leather steering wheel & gear knob, tacho, dashmat, near new tyres with full size spare wheel, 2 airbags, RWC exc cond, recently serviced, $6,8000 ono Ph 0459 787 080.
$8,500 Phone 0417 054 350
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2008 Kea Dreamtime Motorhome
$75,000
KIA WARRANTY Kia Sportage 2010 LX Auto 2.0 litre petrol wagon, great fuel economy, dark grey, air-cond, power steer, electric windows & mirrors, CD player, USB & Ipod connectivity, towbar, new battery April 2017, new tyres & wheel alignment Nov 2016. Regularly serviced, 87,500 klms, reg'd to Jan 20127, XRH-953, exc cond $12,500 Local car to be sold with balance of Kia manufacturers warranty (expires July 2019)). and RWC, very clean and tidy car. Ph 0459 787 080.
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Sleeps 4, 6 speed manual, panoramic & tinted windows, solar panels, grey water tank, new batteries & stove with oven. Shower, toilet, air con, m/wave, TV/DVD, many extras. Stored undercover. YMH 253.
Ph 5444 4116 or 0409 218 931.
AUTO
TOYOTA yaris 5 door hatch, late 2011 model, red, auto, cruise control, tinted windows, new tyres, reg'd Oct 2017 YQX748, 1 owner, full service history, $8,90o ono Ph 0422 129 697.
VACC PRE PURCHASE INSPECTIONS ROADWORTHY CERTIFICATES Jamie Hackett Motors Ph 5446 8635
GREAT FIRST CAR
HONDA Jazz Vibe 2010 auto, 75,000 klms, full service history, 1 owner, bluetooth, new tyres, ltd edition orange colour, SAM687, $10,500 ono Ph 0431 047 108.
2001 Honda Integra GSi Coupe RWC & 12 months reg Fantastic condition in and out. Under 130,000kms • Leather interior Manual Transmission • ABV 481
$6200 Ph 0429 853 725
FORD F250 1991 351 Windsor, gas & petrol, white, flat tray, $3,500 ono Ph 0438 382 690.
DSH LOST YOUR DOG O OR RC CAT? AT? T?
2013 Jurgens Skygazer light weight with bunks, ex cond, $32,990. Enq. ph 0419 886 637
ADVERTISE YOUR CAR FOR 4 WEEKS * FROM $28
For Sale Local Classifieds AUTO
Boarding Kennel & Cattery
BLACK Shetland mare 7yo, 9.2 HH,, going well in harness & under saddle $1,000 Ph 0448 406 409.
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BOATS
ALPACAS, all colours, from 250 Phone 0419 116 952.
RAGDOLL kittens male $750, female $950. Vet checked, vaccinated. Microchip no's 982000405908437 & 982000405908552. Phone 0419 116 952.
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97 Mazda 121 OPD517, ec, low klms, auto, air, RWC,roof racks, 11 months reg. $3,350 Ph 0428 648 051.
MECHANICS MOBILE MECHANIC
Head & gasket replacements clutch fitting engine fitting Rod 0400 290 789
TIMING BELTS Affordable timing belt replacements 25 years qualified experience Mobile Mechanic PH 0400 290 789
MECHANICS
complete car care
Mechanical repairs & Service auto electrical z air conditioning pensioner discounts Ph Keith 5443 3304 z 0417 537 497 9a adam st quarry hill
ADVERTISE YOUR CAR FOR 4 WEEKS * FROM $28
VOLVO MERCEDES BENZ BMW VOLKSWAGON PEUGOT
Service & Repair Specialists Jamie Hackett Motors Ph 5446 8635
THOMPSON AUTOMOTIVE
Repairing manual gearbox, transfer case & diffs. Phone Phill 0434 145 485
WRECKING WRECKING SK417 available, motor Call 046 001.
1991 all has Steve
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MOTOR CAR TRADER REG 1998 Regulations require that from June, 1998 both licensed motor car traders and persons other than licensed motor car traders, must include the following info when advertising a motor car sale. 1.) The cash price of the motor car 2.) Whichever of the following is applicable: a.) if the motor car is registered, the reg no. b.) if the car is unregistered, the engine no. of the vehicle; or the chassis no; or the vehicle ID no; or the reg no. (if any) last assigned to the vehicle; or if none of those numbers are reasonably ascertainable, any other number by which the vehicle may be identified. a licensed motor car trader must also state in their advertisements their LMCT no. and the details of any periodical payments applicable. Penalty for failure to comply with these regulations is a $1,000 fine.
Wrecking all Makes & Models We buy any car or ute Come see your local strippers LMCT 10769
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Specialising In: • Holdens • Commodores • Fords • Light Commercials BA, BF and Ford Territory Reconditioned Ignition Switch and Column Assembly’s
Call 5446 1384 or 5446 1820 Wayne on 0413 774 717 LMCT 10992 Kayne on 0459 652 963 Address: 222 Upper Rd, Eaglehawk, 3556
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Blues aim to forge identity By JOEL PETERSON
WHEN she walked in the doors at Visy Park on her first day as a Carlton footballer, not knowing what to expect, Bendigo’s Sarah Last was greeted with smiles and plenty of fanfare. Only a matter of hours earlier she was one of 19 players drafted by the Blues to play in the inaugural AFL Women’s league, and as she met new faces and introduced herself to teammates she spotted a banner that made the enormity of the day really hit home. “When we walked in the front door everyone was greeting us with handshakes and was really friendly and then there was this sign,” she said. “It said ‘welcome to your new home, we’re all behind you’. The first moments walking in the door, it’s pretty great. I don’t think I’ll ever forget that.”
Taken by the Blues at pick 94 in the first AFL Women’s draft, Last is one of the crop of trailblazers in the competition alongside four Bendigo Thunder teammates, three of which will don the navy blue. They will all be in their home town tonight when Carlton holds an open training session at Tom Flood Sports Centre. When she started playing football in 2014 the Women’s AFL was merely a pipedream, and even this year she felt that at times she was unsure of exactly what was going on around her both on and off the field. “I hadn’t even considered going anywhere further than the Thunder when I started,” she said. “I was playing netball in Wedderburn, and I moved to Bendigo for uni and just thought I’d give footy a bit of a crack. “I’ve always loved it, with two brothers I’m
pretty competitive and I always had to do what they were doing. “Every Saturday going to the footy and netball was like the highlight of my life and now to be here is really strange. I never would have thought I’d be playing at any level, I just thought I’d be a netballer my whole life.” It wasn’t until the day before the draft that the 22-year-old realised she was a legitimate chance to be picked and the nerves kicked in. “I’d had a few chats to Carlton, but in my own head I didn’t ever think it could happen,” she said. It most certainly did, and Last will join Bella Ayre, Jess Kennedy and Hayley Trevean with the Blues on field when the first women’s competition starts in February. As part of the inaugural class of players in the competition, Last and her teammates have been encouraged to forge their
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Moving day for Marist From Page 36
LOOKING FORWARD: Sarah Last. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN own identity, out of the shadow of the proud history of the Blues. “The leaders of the club, especially (coach Damien Keeping), are saying to make of it what you want to, it’s not just on the footy field,” Last said. “I didn’t know what to expect at the very start, being still new to footy, the whole experience was very daunting but once you get into the training and stuff like that it feels so natural and all the girls
have come together pretty well.” Last said being able to bring the team to Bendigo will be a bit of a buzz for the four hometown girls in the team. “We’re really looking forward to coming up and training with the teams here, hopefully we get plenty of people to come and have a look,” she said. The players are scheduled to arrive at Tom Flood at 5.30pm, with training from 6pm.
“Our plan is that in 2018-19 season we will play in the BDCA,” MGCC president Neil Byers said. “The first step of that is getting a turf wicket out here next financial year. It takes 12 months to get a turf wicket up, which means 2018/19 would be the first chance we get. “Next year we’ll propose that we put an under-18 team in as we already have the numbers for that.” Maiden Gully currently fields senior teams in Emu Valley Cricket Association competition and juniors in the BDCA. The club met with the BDCA this week to discuss the plan. The new precinct features a commercial kitchen, social area, indoor multi-use court and changerooms as well as a fullsize AFL oval and a junior oval. The move is seen as somewhat of a homecoming for YCW, which formed out of Bendigo’s Marist brothers and has for years been located at Backhaus Oval behind St Mary’s church on High Street. YCW entered the LVFL in 1984 after the Golden City Football League was wound up. The LVFL has not had any major changes since Dunolly’s exit in 2003. Council is supportive of both plans, however the final licence agreement is yet to be signed.
BFNL HOST ARCH RIVALS BENDIGO Football Netball League will host Ballarat in next year’s AFL Victoria Community Championships clash on May 13. Bendigo has faced Ballarat away from home the last three times the leagues have met, but next year’s game will be held at the QEO. The Heatchote District Football League is also at home, scheduled to play the Central Murray league. The two leagues are working on the possibility of a double header.
Dogs go top with key triumph GOLDEN Square’s Scott Trollope produced an inspired performance to lead his side to a crucial T20 win over Sandhurst in the latest round of the Bendigo District Crcket Association competition on Tuesday. Trollope claimed 3/21 with the ball before opening the batting and smashing 89 off 57 balls including nine fours and two boundaries. It followed a powerful hitting display from Sandhurst’s Zen Malik, who made 47 off 30 including five fours and two towering on-side sixes. Bendigo United stayed undefeated, Leigh McDermott leading from the front to beat Bendigo. The league’s premier death bowler, Leigh McDermott, was at his destructive best for BUCCs with figures of 5/23 including the wickets of Shane Koop (28 off 42) and Bendigo marquee player Sam Kerber (seven off nine). That came after he made 38 of the Redbacks’ 112.
Kangaroo Flat also stayed undefeated with a win over Eaglehawk while the game between Huntly North Epsom and Strathdale Maristians was called off due to neither ground having a suitable wicket. The washed out games from round three will be replayed next Tuesday night.
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BIG WINS: Golden Square’s Scott Trollope (above) lead the Dogs to victory, while Justin Slater (left) contributed to Bendigo United continuing its unbeaten run. Photos: JOEL PETERSON
AFTER two loses to Sydney Uni already this season, the Bendigo Spirit face up to the Flames tomorrow night for a third time in Sydney in round 10 of the WNBL. The Flames have been too good for Bendigo on both occasions the sides have met this year, winning both away from and at home. Bendigo is coming off a disappointing loss to Dandenong last weekend at home, and will need a scoring boost from its backcourt and off the bench after Kelsey Griffin, Gabe Richards and Nayo Raincock-Ekunwe poured in 55 of Bendigo’s 69 points. Saturday’s game will be played from 7pm at Brydens Stadium.
PIOS HEADING TO LA TROBE THE Bendigo Pioneers are on the move toward their 2017 campaign – literally. After announcing that Rick Coburn would coach the side in 2017, the Pios are set to relocate to La Trobe University. They have also added administration staff to support talent manager Steve Sharp.
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Braves reload for title defence By JOEL PETERSON
THE Bendigo Braves are gearing up for the South East Australian Basketball League title defence with the signing of two pieces for the 2017 season, but could be without at least three championship players. Matt Andronicos returns at the starting centre position, while the club has signed Adelaide 36er Adam Doyle to fill White’s vacant guard spot. They will however have to cover the loss of defensive stopper Kevin White, who will not return to the club after a season in which he was named to the league’s alldefensive team alongside Damian Johnson, who also will not be back in Braves colours. The Braves are also holding out hope that reigning MVP Jeremy Kendle returns, however the Weekly understands he is unlikely to return to the club, with New Zealand a rumoured destination. Speaking from Wollongong this week, where he is spending time with White and Rob
Beveridge at NBL club Illawarra Hawks, Braves coach Ben Harvey said he was confident Andronicos and Doyle will both have a positive impact. “I thought Andronicos played some big minutes for us, especially late in the season, and he is the
Adam, I think, will fit in with the group well kind of guy that could be around the club for a long time,” Harvey said. “Adam, I think, will fit in with the group well. He plays a bit of a different style to Whitey but I’ve been chasing him for two years so it’s great to have him on board.” Harvey said while the Braves remain unsure about Kendle’s sta-
tus, he is confident that they will put together a solid team. The club recruited brilliantly last year and will need to do the same again, with the focus starting at the defensive end. Not only does Bendigo need to replace White’s tenacity at the point of attack, but Defensive Player of the Year Johnson’s smothering length and switching ability. “Defence was key last year and I’m more about defence than offence in terms of my coaching I feel,” Harvey said. “Every agent wants to come to you and say that his guy can score and score, but that’s not what we’re looking for. “So I’ve been watching a lot of film on guys and that is really what I’m looking for.” Chris Hogan, Jake Cowling, Daniel Hansen and Chris Adkins are all likely to return, while there are question marks over 350-game veteran Taylor Bell and Jordan Mangan, who is weighing up a return to football. INSIDE FORCE: Matt Andronicos is returning. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN
World title win for Wilson
QEO to host country clash
CHAMPS: Brett Wilkie and Aaron Wilson celebrate their victory. BENDIGO lawn bowler Aaron Wilson has added to his spectacular 2016 with a second world championship title. Wilson won an under-25 singles title on the Gold Coast in April and this week claimed the World Pairs Championship alongside Brett
Wilkie in New Zealand. The pair led from the start in the final, eventually recording a dominant 18-7 victory over the Irish pair of Gary Kelly and Ian McClure. On their way to the final, Wilson and Wilkie twice defeated reigning world champions Paul
Foster and Alex Marshall of Scotland. Wilson was named the Bendigo Sports Star of the Month for his achievements in April. Wilson is also in action in the men’s fours alongside teammates Wilkie, Barrie Lester and Mark Casey.
BENDIGO’S Queen Elizabeth Oval will host AFL football next year when Essendon and Geelong meet on March 12 as part of the AFL’s rebranded JLT Community Series. The QEO missed out on a preseason fixture last year, but will next year host the second last game of the AFL’s preseason between the Bombers and Cats. The twilight game will be held on Sunday, March 12 from 4.10pm, with both teams expected to be just about at full strength given the season proper will start just a week later. The clash will be the annual game as part of the Powercor Country Program between the two clubs, celebrating the contribution regional Australia has made to AFL football. The inaugural game was
HIGH FLYERS: Collingwood and Carlton met at the QEO in 2015. held in Shepparton last year, with the Cats easily accounting for the under-strength
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Bombers. The last time Bendigo hosted AFL football was when arch rivals Carlton and Collingwood met in 2015. Bombers fans will be hoping to see the likes of Bendigo Pioneers draftee Kobe Mutch along with fellow first-year player Andrew McGrath and a host of stars returning from year-long suspensions. Joel Selwood will undoubtedly be the big local drawcard for Geelong, however Brownlow Medal winner Patrick Dangerfield will also be a much-sought-after autograph or photo. The game is not expected to affect the ground’s preparation for the Bendigo District Cricket Association grand final, which is scheduled to be held at the QEO from March 25-26.
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Maiden venture
By JOEL PETERSON
MAIDEN Gully is set to undergo a sporting revolution, with senior football games to be played at Marist College as early as 2017 and Bendigo District Cricket Association action in future years. After months of negotiations, YCW Sporting and Social Club and Maiden Gully Junior Football Club are set to join forces and form the Maiden Gully YCW Eagles. They will be joined at Marist by the Maiden Gully Cricket Club, which will seek to enter its junior and senior clubs in the BDCA starting in 2018-19 and become the first new club to join the competition in more than 30 years. MGCC president Neil Byers told the Weekly that club members had already voted in favour of the move, which could begin next season with an under-18 side playing in the BDCA but not at Marist as a wicket would not be ready. Maiden Gully YCW, the first senior football and netball club to bear the Maiden Gully name, will contest Loddon Valley Football Netball League games at the new $8 million sports and community facility. “With our move out here, it’s not worth us coming out here if it’s not going to be the community’s club,” YCW president Chris Garlick said. “So it will be Maiden Gully YCW. Ultimately the one club, the
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community’s club, and the identity is local.” The Eagles will incorporate a splash of orange into YCW’s traditional navy and white. Limited sporting facilities and no senior clubs in Maiden Gully have long caused problems for clubs losing juniors to surrounding teams. Maiden Gully juniors president Paul Thomson said the club
It will be Maiden Gully YCW... the community’s club, and the identity is local had outgrown its current Beckhams Road facility, and the merger with YCW would create a pathway for players from under-nines to seniors. “We have junior sides up to under-14s and YCW’s teams start at under-16s, so from that perspective it was a perfect fit,” Thomson said. The move for Maiden Gully Cricket Club is similarly monumental, given no new senior team has entered the BDCA since Strathfieldsaye in 1984. Continued Page 34
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Sarah makes a lasting impression WHILE the fact she is an AFL player still hasn’t completely sunk in, Sarah Last’s unlikely path to Carlton heads homeward tomorrow when the Blues hold a training camp in Bendigo. – Story Page 34
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