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all about us JACQUI MOTT - WRITER How long have you lived in Bendigo? I feel like I’m part of Bendigo, but I actually live in Castlemaine – and have done for three years, before that I lived in Malmsbury. What do you love most about Bendigo? Its retail buzz, its community vibe and its ability to provide me with such a wonderful bunch of friends, plus a good park outside Myer when I need it. And I truly LOVE sitting and sipping at the Wine Bank, watching the world go by.

editor-in-chief Amy Doak

managing editor Andrea Coates

deputy editor Esther McRae

What is your favourite thing to do in Bendigo over summer?

copy editor

On those hot days I grab a sorbet at Favourite Flavours in Mitchell Street, the lemon meringue one is absolutely wicked.

fashion editor

Ali Brakha Esther McRae

What is one thing that people don’t know about you?

creative director

I was on TV in a Lego competition when I was 10. I came last.

graphic designers

KYLIE FREER – CONTRIBUTOR

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How long have you lived in Bendigo?

Andrea on 0400 643 005 Esther on 0419 386 214

I did most of my growing up here, then moved away after uni and returned a few years ago with my husband. What do you love most about Bendigo? I love how Bendigo’s cosmopolitan lifestyle melts and weaves into our historical past that we take so much pride in. Some of my happiest moments are enjoying a latte and bubbacino with my husband, daughter and friends around the city. What is your favourite thing to do in Bendigo over summer?

Dustin Schilling Ashleigh Leech Cassandra Cheeseman

writers Kristen Allender, Kyra Bethel, Steev Cowled, Shelley Friesen, Sharon Greenaway, Sarah Harris, Hayden McDonnell, Amanda Mann, Jennifer Mellberg, Pam Harvey, Jacqui Mott, James O’Brien, James Walker.

contributors Katarina Binks, Kylie Freer, Jennifer Harwood, Geoff Hocking, ac Griffiths, Mark Hilson, Brikitta Kool-Daniels, Ash McAuliffe, Wayne McAuliffe, Paul Murphy, John Pawsey, Russell Robinson, Amy Sim, Heyltje Vaneveld.

Summer is my favourite season. Swimming at our local pool with my daughter, picnics by the lake, BBQs into the evening, walking with friends and just being outdoors.

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What is one thing that people don’t know about you?

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I love all things Asian; from the rich culture, history, design, philosophy and perspective on life to of course, travelling and food! A cycling tour through Vietnam is high on my list!

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SARAH HARRIS - WRITER How long have you lived in Bendigo? We moved to the Goldfields from the NSW south coast two years ago. I’d love to think we were original, but seem to follow all the demographers’ predictions doing the tree-change thing.

Terri Douglas, Rod Doak, David Field, Kate FitzGerald, Ashleigh Leech, Cris Palmer, Kylie Ross, Mal Whitehead, Paige Wilson. Nigel Quirk Bendigo Distribution Services This magazine is printed on acid free paper that is pH neutral, that is elemental chlorine free and manufactured using sustainable forestry practices. The mill has ISO 14001 environmental management systems certification. It is printed using vegetable based inks. This magazine is printed in Australia by Printgraphics Pty Ltd under ISO 14001 Environmental Certifications.

What do you love most about Bendigo? The streets really were paved with gold. Bendigo’s early prosperity has invested its people with a richness of character being generally warm, optimistic and enterprising.

We would like to invite you - as our readers - to submit letters, ideas, articles and other material that you would like to see included in bendigo magazine.

What is your favourite thing to do in Bendigo If bendigo magazine is to truly reflect your city as you see it, then over summer? NOT EXPANDED NOT EXPANDED we need your contribution. SYMBOLS 100% ANDAT SHOULD 100%ToAND APPEAR SHOULD IN ITHIS APPEAR ORDER. IN THIS ORDER. Walk, SYMBOLS walk andAT walk some more. cool down Email us at mail@bendigomagazine.com head for the Golden Point Reservoir. Other favourite Fax (03) 5444 4313 Or snail mail to PO Box 2523, Bendigo VIC 3554 haunts include the Bendigo Art Gallery, Book Now, The Wholesome Bean and Saffs Café, Castlemaine. Or visit us at 225 Barnard Street, Bendigo VIC 3550 What is one thing that people don’t know about you?

As a kid working in my local bookshop I broke a record for selling 202 copies of 101 Uses for a Dead Cat! (Not a personal philosophy as much as the book’s placement near the till. Such is the power of suggestion!)

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your financial advisor

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kid’s fashion

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all about us

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alternative therapy

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employment advice

editor’s letter

food & wine

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women’s health

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tech head

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tech advice

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the business champion

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bendigo on display

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my car

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mum said

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local brides

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this season

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men’s style

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a worthy cause

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editor’s letter

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OF BENDIGO

As I write this, we are putting the finishing touches on our biggest issue yet! In just three short years, bendigo magazine has almost tripled in size. Working in seasons means that, before we know it, summer is here again and the bubbly is on ice in anticipation of yet another Christmas party. In honour of the festive season, we thought we would celebrate all things party with our beautiful front cover. Funnily enough, another theme seems to have appeared that is not so rare for this time of year: family. You will notice that we have a great story on local businesses who are run by a family (page 34). Our gorgeous cover setting was styled by sisters, Jenny and Penny, from Mon Coeur in Mitchell St. The family celebrating on the cover are three generations of the Khong family (who also work together in their restaurant in Hargreaves St). Then, there are a few stylish family combos including the Johns father/ daughter duo (page 115), the Ketterer sisters (page 121) and the Jacobs brothers (page 143). So if you are dreading catching up with a family member this holiday season…take heart – at least you don’t have to work with them every day! If you’re looking for a great gift idea for one of those family members, or any loved one, we have hundreds of ideas for you…and they are all available locally which is an added bonus when time is short. Check out page 97 for inspiration. Enjoy your party season, whatever it brings, and enjoy this whopping 224 page issue of bendigo magazine. Happy reading…and here’s to a wonderful and safe festive season…

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Amy J p.s. You may have noticed a small price increase in this issue. We have had feedback right from our very first issue about putting up the price…we hope that this satisfies customers who were looking for one…whilst still keeping us affordable and available for everyone. p.p.s. AND, a little reminder about our March 2009 issue! We had an overwhelming response from people voting for the ‘Best of Bendigo’ (entry form in the June 08 issue) so we have decided to add an entire extra issue with the results. It will be attached to your March issue, so keep an eye out for the best!

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The Khong family (Jeannie, Alan, Chelsea, Meika, Marcus, Nicarah, Stahlia and Zaidee) celebrate the festive season at Lake Weeroona. Thanks to Jenny and Penny from Mon Coeur (Mitchell St) for styling and supplying the beautiful table setting. Photography by David Field.

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letters to the editor Hi there, Just thought I would drop you a note. I bought the Bendigo Magazine the other day to learn more about Bendigo and was so impressed with it. I have sent some back to our friends back in Townsville. Excellent work and great quality and way too cheap in price. My partner and I arrived in Bendigo four weeks ago from sunny Townsville in north Queensland. My son lives in Melbourne with his partner and we thought we would sell up our business and come to Bendigo to be closer to them. Close enough not to annoy them but be a part of their life with Bendigo not too far away and offering a country lifestyle. The people have been so friendly since we have arrived here. - Noelene (Well, Noelene…everyone has been telling us we are a little on the inexpensive side…so, you might have noticed a little price rise on this issue. We are now $3.50…but we thought the 224 pages more than compensate for the extra dollar! – ed) Hi Amy, The last issue of the magazine was a cracker. I think even I have become addicted to a ‘glossy’ – unheard of for me! You have a winning formula there – I’m sure you know how much people look in the magazine to see the faces of friends, relatives, workmates, and so on. It serves a real community service in the sense of showing people the amazing things going on in the region – and with style, glamour and the rest – and deeper explorations than we find in some of the more news-oriented publications in the region. Quite unique! All the best,

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To the editor, I wanted to write about the inspiring story in your recent issue (young achievers, spring 2008, page 30). How wonderful to read about the next generation and what they are working towards. So often in the media there are negative stories about young people. It is great to see something so positive and something that showed what young people are truly capable of. Warm regards, - Catherine (Thank you for your letter, Catherine – we were inspired too! For all the talk about ‘Generation Y’ and work ethics, it seems there are more than enough examples young achievers of young people working hard and achieving truly incredible things – ed.) Meet an inspiring group to ‘have a go’ in order of young people from our commun to achieve their goals ity who are prepared

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The retailer One of the youngest I asked Shannon managers of national if he had a hero. Shannon had an company Fone Zone, impressive 2007. “I was asked this As well as winning from his company, at the ‘Young Retailer the Vibe award Fone Zone, Shannon ‘Richard Branson’. Award’ and I answered I used to work for Australian Retailers was also a finalist Association ‘Young Virgin mobile and in the award through those I won an Retailer of the Year guys and he actually “The Vibe award,” Award.’ We didn’t get to brought us over to explained Shannon, meet him but just the UK. “is an award for company core values doing research on out that] he started achieving that include making him [I found off very simple, Fone Zone a great work while offering thinking outside having a go.” place to the square… high levels of customer business has] strong service and [ensuring For people unsure performance.” the of a career choice, Shannon advises, Originally from Wycheproof, a very good way “I think retail is to start as it gives Shannon moved a good grounding. was 18 in order taught me lots of to Bendigo when Fone Zone has to study things he level, such as organising at a management level as well as various retail companies graphic design at BRIT. He has worked a personal and planning things. for and worked as a have to work for [what personal trainer. In this year he will have At the end of the October day you want], as life been with Fone Zone is not a dress rehearsal.” you for three years. Shannon envisages “With my job today that the skills he [as well as managing is obtaining with be incorporated the store] I do a lot merchandising. I’m his studies will by the company of visual also studying interior in various areas merchandising and design part time travel down to Melbourne including marketing at visual R.M.I.T. I at a national level. every Friday and my Shannon wants to as they give me access In the longer term company is really explore and develop good to be able to study. his love of visual hope to be more It’s a lot harder working time and studying in the interior design design. “I at the same time.” full industry, that would Retail is a good area to be good. involved] with design.” be in, but it would be good to be [more 30

The singer Having seen her performance fantastic. I’m always at the Bendigo Eisteddfod conscious of the fact forward to meeting I was looking is really difficult; that that 16-year-old Lizzie is to become a worldwidewhat I want to achieve Barrow, winner of Bcentral Youth Awards the 2007 famous opera singer. – Arts/music award. “[The downside to quietly spoken, passionately The person I met this is that] I know was a that to achieve this I would have to do determined young would mean a lot of touring and woman. Singing, for Lizzie, this would be really find a partner in is an integral part life and have a family difficult to of her life “I do a explained, “As well and have kids as lot of it,” she to cart kids around as practising every I would hate and keep them moving two days at home, lesson once a week This goal is the one I have from school to school. with my singing thing I really want, teacher, Marj Somerville. a been with her for and always accomplish about six years and I’ve your dreams otherwise I know that you should she is fantastic. I where I am today wouldn’t be on and thinking, you’ll be sitting there without her. Then ‘What could have there’s the Cathedral later school choir, and happened, what accomplished?’ And Choir, the also on Sundays might I have in Mass. At my school, I don’t want that College, my music to happen.” teacher, Cathy Moore, Catholic Lizzie’s Mum and helps me a lot. Dad and especially “Singing is my biggest her in her goals. Grandmother support way of expressing or sad there’s always myself, whether I her am angry a song to sing. I like Lizzie was happy out all sorts of emotions the fact to offer advice for those people who in other people; when that you can bring a career in music. tends to make them are thinking I sing “You sadder songs it can’t suddenly jump of cry. To know that always got to start into something, you’ve I can bring that emotion people and to have small. Lessons are them come up later out always a fantastic because it may not on and say how fantastic of was is the best thing, thing to do, seem like you need it’s what I love about that the voice and takes them but it really it.” develops you Lizzie has definite goals for her future. go. Also you shouldn’t to places that you never thought you could “I want to study at College of the Arts. get scared by the the Victorian I also want to go idea that there are other fantastic singers to Venice and sing so many Opera School and out there that you at the Fenicci especially go to the can’t achieve what to achieve. you want La Scala Theatre can achieve these in Rome. If I goals within the “No matter what next five to ten years the talent is, if you it would be are passionate about as far as you can.” it, take it ➤

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have you heard Accolades are flowing in for local businesses. Retailers are on the move and a new flavour in dining has been hailed a success. Have you got something to share? Email us at mail@bendigomagazine.com damani studio - a fusion of art and jewellery Three local jewellery artists and designers have combined their talents to bring you the Damani Studio. The Damani Studio offers a diverse range of styles that cater for your individual desires. A friendly and personalised service and inspired custom made designs ARE what you can expect with the Damani experience. Owner Dannielle Sexton - of the Damani label, alongside Linda Clark Ostara and Melanie Stockx - Rivari, have a total of 20 years experience in designing and creating stunning jewellery and wearable pieces. This multi talented trio all share a passion for the splendor of handcrafted objects of beauty made using age old traditional techniques. The finest precious and semi-precious gemstones, quality art glass and precious metals are utilised in their distinctive jewellery work. The artists have striven to create a beautiful and inviting environment in which customers can take their time to savour and enjoy. A fully equipped in-house workshop in their Bath Lane studio enables Dannielle, Linda and Melanie to create right herE in Bendigo.

best western crystal inn on a winning streak! The ladies at Best Western Crystal Inn are very excited to have the privilege of winning some awards recently at the HMAA awards (Hotel Motel Association Australia).

Damani Studio is located at Shop 4, The Bendigo Centre, 22-24 Bath Lane, Bendigo. Phone (03) 5441 4154.

The motel itself won the HMAA award for Deluxe Accommodation 2008 and Julie Mann (receptionist) won an ACES Award for Attitude, Commitment, Enthusiasm and Service. Christine Healy, co-owner (along with her three sisters pictured) is extremely proud of Julie. “Awards such as this help us to bench mark our property against others in this industry. This has given us a great thrill to realise that we have achieved a level of excellence that is recognised by our peers.” Best Western Crystal Inn is especially thrilled that regional Victoria is able to achieve a standard that is often only available in major cities. It reinforces our commitment to support Bendigo as a tourism destination. For more information on The Best Western Crystal Inn please call (03) 5443 4340 or visit www.crystalinn.com.au

walk the walk Debbie, Jennifer & Noeline from the Boardwalk, Julie-Anna and Quills respectively, have given Bendigo a new innovative dinning experience this year. With progressive dinners held at the three above-mentioned Lake Weeroona restaurants. The first three, held over three friday nights in July and August, received a fantastic response not only from the locals, but Melbournians as well. The ‘Walk the Walk’ progressive dinner concept meant guests dined at each of the three participating restaurants for one course, walking the walk between venues and courses. Due to the sucess and feedback from diners, the Walk the Walk progressive dinners at Lake Weeroona were held again in November. If you haven’t been a part of the fun yet, stay tuned, as these fabulous dining events are being held again in the new year, keep an eye out for the dates. For any enquiries, please phone any of the three participating restaurants (Julie-Anna, Boardwalk or Quills).

bendigo beauty & haircare Originally establishing Bendigo Beauty & Haircare in 1985, Angela and Sue Slattery are back! With them they bring some new and exciting changes to the business. The boutique salon has been given a mini makeover to offer you the very latest in customer comfort including adjustable basins, tilt chairs, wider range of services and plenty of free parking! Bendigo Beauty & Haircare also stock an exclusive range of L’Oreal Professional Hair Care, quality beauty products from Dr. R.A. Eckstein of Germany and the best natural looking spray tans (the girls at Bendigo Mag can vouch for that!). Bendigo Beauty & Haircare IS now open six days a week from Monday to Saturday. So why not visit the girls at 62 Bridge Street Bendigo or call to book your appointment on (03) 5443 3422. 22

bazulas new location Bazulas, one of Bendigo’s most prestigious and well-respected jewellers, has moved to 5 Bath Lane with stunning new decor and the same quality service that you have come to expect from this iconic business. Discover the journey of love with Bazulas’ stunning range of diamond rings. Rediscover the magic of South Sea Pearls. Suspend yourself in time with Michael Kors designer watches. Surround yourself with beautiful Mexican Silver one off pieces. Lose yourself in the excitement that only Bazulas can bring you with its exclusive range of Calvin Klein watches and jewellery. Bazulas is full of pieces that will warm the hearts of loved ones and can be passed down for generations to come. The range, the style, the service and the flair has not changed…just the location; where staff look forward to welcoming all valued clients, old and new. Bazulas new store is now open at 5 Bath Lane Bendigo. For more information, phone the girls on (03) 5442 1841. ■

what’s new at quest bendigo serviced apartments? Over the past 12 months, Quest Bendigo has undergone a number of changes, to provide added comfort to it’s valued guests. The property has been landscaped and painted inside and out, and recarpeted throughout. New additions include LCD flat screen televisions, the installation of AUSTAR cable TV and comfortable modern sofas. Quest Bendigo is committed to meeting the requirements of both long and short-term, business and leisure guests, including families holidaying in Bendigo. If you haven’t checked it out lately then you can either visit: www.questbendigo.com.au or, call in to 489 High Street, for a site tour when next in Bendigo.

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a fresh approach From organising your garden to cleaning your home, these new businesses have it covered. Are you a new business? Email us at mail@bendigomagazine.com living lightly design

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Are you keen to grow you own vegetables? Share your garden delights with friends? This garden design service has a focus on food production in your own yard. Ros Woodburn; registered and experienced landscape architect, will guide you through the design process to meld your dreams with the practicalities of reaching them.

Locally owned and operated, Penny Wize Cleaning is one of very few cleaning companies in Bendigo owned and operated by a women.

Living Lightly is about striving for zero waste, energy and water use efficiency, and low “food miles” for your personal health and well being. Whether your property is 5m2 or 20ha, Ros can help remove your frustration and give you straight-forward advice to get your home garden happening and productive. There is a solution to meet your needs! For more information: contact Ros through her website www.livinglightlydesign.com.au or call her on (03) 5442 4178. Photograph courtesy of Bendigo Advertiser

Owner Karen Combe, believes this can provide a real benefit to her clients, as she can offer a real “women’s touch” to all cleaning situations. Being a mother of three, she also has a great knowledge bank of alternative products, and knows all too well that sometimes alternative cleaners work best. With over 20 years experience in the cleaning industry, teamed with practical knowledge, you can rest assured that your next clean will be thorough and complete. Penny Wise also offer ‘holiday services’ to those who are going away. “We will come and collect your mail, feed you’r epets, and water your plants while your away we’ll even clean your house for you...so when you come home, you don’t need to worry about a thing,” said Karen. If you would like Karen to come and clean your home or business, please give her a call on 0437 618 088 or (03) 5443 5935. ➤

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The Bridge, Bendigo has something to oﬀer for all occasions from the relaxed, fun environment of the front bar/bistro through to the Dining Room for that special experience with some of regional Victoria’s best food, wine and service. Soon to be completed upstairs private dining/function room for all your special events. The Bridge, Bendigo is the only Bendigo venue to be reviewed, recommended and scored in The Age Good Food Guide 2008. 14/20 “The food is notably fresh, interesting and beautifully presented…the wine list has good representation, especially from central Victorian reds. Service is friendly and professional.” “With smartly presented room, switched on service, interesting ﬂavours and nicely balanced wine list, The Bridge is a text book example of Bendigo’s forward looking attitude and increasingly sophisticated food scene”…Michael Harden. The Age Newspaper. Sept 15th 2007

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organise my… The concept of Organise my… started from a list, “how to organise myself” that owner and founder Glenda Hazeldene made. Attending a kikki.K deskflow workshop pointed out to her the hidden costs of being disorganised in money, time and energy. Not to mention the emotional cost. But with practical products and useful information she learned we all can be inspired to run more efficient households or businesses with less waste of resources. Organise my… is an exciting new lifestyle store bursting with clever, stylish organising solutions, eco-friendly products and gorgeous gifts. Glenda has given careful consideration to ensure the fit out of the store uses environmentally friendly options. The result is a showcase of sustainable style. The new store is located at Shop 20 Fountain Court, Bath Lane Bendigo. For more information, phone Glenda Hazeldene on (03) 5444 0099.

your ride limousine service Dane and Kerri Bobart are giving locals the chance to ditch the Commodore for a night and trawl the streets in style ... Cadillac-style. The couple recently purchased their Cadillac Fantasy limo and are now offering Mystery Meals and Your Ride experiences. With 20 years hospitality experience between them, Dane and Kerri are big on customer service and will tailor the ride to your requirements; hence the name – it’s your ride. The Mystery Meals tour of Bendigo is an evening of fine dining with a difference. Patrons select their choices from a three-course menu, with each course served at a different, mystery venue. The couple says it’s a perfect way to enjoy your special occasion. To book a Mystery Meals tour, or for information about other Your Ride services, contact Dane 0419 391 800 or Kerri 0438 391 805 www.yourride.net.au

oops! We forgot to credit the three fantastic locations for our Spring Fashion Shoots! A huge thank you goes out to The Petal Factory (Bridge Street) who let us use their gorgeous shop for an afternoon; The Tram Museum (Hargreaves Street) who have tours available and Kidzcity (Waterson Court). ■

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class reunion After 25 years the class of 1982, 83, 84 - Diploma of Primary Teaching, from Bendigo Advanced College of Education now known as La Trobe University-reunite. Fifty-five graduates from all across Victoria, NSW and SA attended the reunion. The furthest graduate was found teaching in Osaka, Japan at the international school. Others were found in the NT, WA and QLD. Many are still teaching, some are principals or deputy principals in and around the Bendigo area. After the success of the night it was decided to make it an annual event. For more information please contact Fay Linford at faylinford@westnet.com.au ■

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bendigo calendar 2009 This beautiful desktop calendar was designed and produced by Chris Cope and Peter Ward. The two friends have come together to produce this CD sized freestanding calendar with eight original photos of well known landmarks in Bendigo. What an ideal and affordable gift to post overseas, to give to family, friends and those who would like to know a little more about Bendigo. You can pick up your very own calendar from news-agents and other local outlets. $1 per calendar is being donated to the Bendigo Community Health Service - Men’s Health Clinic. For more information please contact Joan Moore on (03) 5442 6537. We have five of these fantastic calendars to give away to the first five bendigo magazine readers to email comps@bendigomagazine.com

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becky tori With a love of hairdressing since the age of 11, Becky Tori started an apprenticeship at 15 and is now living the dream of anyone with a love of fashion and beauty…working each day at Vibe Hair Lounge and planning a trip to the fashion capitals of the world to study her craft! What is a typical day like for you? Each day is different. I’m usually up early and in the salon by 8am. I get the salon ready and do a bit of book work before my 9am client arrives. A day in the salon is always busy. There are always clients coming and going, the phone rings hot and we have a first year apprentice so there’s always training happening or organising hair shows, which keeps us out of mischief! A few nights a week I do some exercise. One of the girls I work with is a personal trainer as well as a hairdresser (multi-talented) so we do training together, which I really enjoy. My partner, Nick is a great cook so tea is on the table every night for us both when I get home from work (I’m very lucky).

How does a girl from Bendigo find herself jetting off to the fashion capitals of the world? I am very lucky, I was asked by Julie Curnow from BRIT. She is the coordinator of Hairdressing at Tafe. She was able to bring along a local hairdresser with her to join the Victorian Creative Youth Team on a study tour to London and Paris. They are a group of young hairstylists who will be presenting models on stage at the Salon International Hair Expo in London.

What part of the study trip are you most excited about? I am really excited to see what sort of styles are coming through in our industry. To do training days with the likes of Trevor Sorbie, Toni and Guy and Sassoon Academy is just amazing. I have never been overseas before so that’s exciting in itself.

Did you always want to be a hairdresser? Always! It has always been a passion of mine for so long. When I got the phone call from Kim in 2000 to say I was successful in my application for an apprenticeship I was ecstatic. It is hard work but the rewards are worth it.

Who has encouraged you in your career so far? My parents, my brother Max, and my partner Nick have always been extremely supportive and encouraging with my dreams and aspirations. My first boss Kim, has always been there for me in my career and my personal life. She is a fantastic teacher, I learned a lot from her. Vicki, my now business partner, has been there from the start. She has been in the salon for 12 years, so she has helped train me as an apprentice through till now. When I was offered Kim’s share in the business nearly three years ago I was over the moon. We have had a very successful partnership so far.

What have been some highlights over the years? Being a Silver medallist twice in Worldskills Australia – Hairdressing competition was a big highlight for me. I get really nervous doing competition work so it was great to get a placing in both competitions.

What do you love most about your job?

My cousin and I were both in the top three finalists for Employee of the Year at the Powercor Business Excellence Awards in 2003. We were pretty proud of that.

I love that every day is different and you see different people each day. I like creating a pleasant and comfortable atmosphere in our salon and it gives me pleasure when I have clients tell me they love coming and that they feel comfortable in their surroundings in the salon.

My partner Nick and I bought our own home in 2005, we had been saving our pennies for a while so it was really rewarding when we finally moved in. Less than a year later I bought into the salon with Vicki, and now going overseas is the next highlight, I can’t wait.

I love all the girls I work with, we have a great team here. We all have clients who have been coming to the salon for well over 10 years and when they still enjoy their salon experience it makes me proud.

What advice would you give to other people growing up in the Bendigo region about chasing their dreams?

And of course having the opportunity to travel the world doing what you love is a big bonus! Photographer: David Field

tones are very big this summer, heading more towards the warmer shades rather than the cooler tones which have been popular recently. I hope I get a bit more of an idea for what’s coming up when I visit London and Paris. I’m sure I will come back with lots of new ideas.

Any negatives? In this industry - the long hours we work, and time spent on our feet. A lot of the time we may not get a break in an average nine hour day. You really can only do this job if you love it.

What trends in hair are you seeing for this summer? For this summer I can see more blocks of colour rather than fine highlights to create a lighter look for the warmer months. The soft copper

My advice would be to be willing to work extremely hard for what you set out to achieve. You have to be prepared to start at the bottom and work your way to the top. I started out scrubbing floors and cleaning toilets, to now running my own business and visiting other countries to do training with hairdressers at the top of the industry. You have to take every opportunity that comes your way. Fellow Bendigonian, Nicole Roberts, who is part of the Creative Youth Team, along with BRIT Hairdresing Co-ordinator, Julie Curnow, are also heading off on the tour. We are very proud to see Bendigo so well represented on an international stage. Well done everyone! ■ 31

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lizz fookes For years seven to 10 I attended Flora Hill Secondary College and then moved on to Bendigo Senior Secondary College for my VCE years. I really enjoyed attending BSSC. Years 11 and 12 were by far my favourite schooling years. I made some really great friends and met my boyfriend there too! There were a number of factors that made me choose La Trobe University for tertiary education…It was mainly because I grew up in Bendigo, my family live here and all my friends were here too. They also offered the course I wanted, so I had no need to leave. I have recently completed a double degree in Bachelor of Business (Accounting) and Bachelor of Computing. My course offered a scholarship to undertake two 20 week work experience placements. I got to move to Melbourne for five months, living in a south Melbourne apartment and working at IBM before moving back to Bendigo to work for another five months at the Bendigo Bank. This led to a part time job at the Bendigo Bank while I was completing my studies…and on top of that, it was tax free pay for ten months of the year. There were some negatives – particularly with a double degree. The exams were definitely not good – a double degree means more subjects which means more exams too! The best part about university was definitely the fantastic friends I made along the way. It was a great opportunity to meet a lot of people from so many different towns. I would never have met them if I hadn’t have gone on to university. Making the transition to working life was a little different for me compared to some. Because of the Industry Based Learning Scholarship, I already had a taste of what working full time was like, so my transition to working life was pretty smooth because of this. At the moment, I am currently working as a business analyst at Community Telco Australia. In this role I help to define business processes in the aim to make work easier for others. I also represent different areas of the business and gather their requirements when working on projects.

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My degree definitely helped me to get the role I have now. Not only did I need the qualifications, but I would never have been able to get the work and life experiences that I needed for this role without my degree and the Industry Based Learning Scholarship. ■

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Five Bendigo family businesses talk about vitality, quality and the importance of community. - Pam Harvey What does it mean to operate a family business in Bendigo? For some, it is the personalised service and the opportunity to befriend their customers. For others, it’s the chance to employ locals and to contribute to the prosperity of our regional city. Whatever the reasons, it’s clear Bendigo has a number of thriving, vital home-grown businesses including some that have been part of our city for many generations. And they have sound advice for those families thinking of starting out in industry.

We are proud of the two areas of expertise in our business: the food we cook and our hospitality is in many ways an extension of what we do in our own home. We are proud of the fresh, locally sourced produce used in all our traditional Italian food. We are also very proud of the extensive array of local and imported cheeses in our delicatessen. We have a number of handmade cheeses that are made using traditional cheese making methods and have very complex and interesting characters.

The Epicurean: Maria Krelle

Some of the positives with working in a family business are being able to trust and rely on each one to contribute their best attributes into the running of the business. Being your own boss has many advantages. There is also a great amount of flexibility and it’s very exciting to mould the business to the goals that you have envisaged for it. The most challenging thing is ensuring that if there are issues in the business that they are not brought into family life as well. Keeping them separate can sometimes be a challenge.

“The Epicurean is a gourmet delicatessen and ‘tavola calda’ (which means traditional Italian food that can be eaten in or taken away). We opened in February 2007 after seeing an opportunity to provide gourmet deli goods and quality food to the residents of Bendigo. People in Bendigo are increasingly looking for greater diversity and quality in their food. The business name, The Epicurean, sums up what our store is about. Coming from an ancient Greek philosopher’s name - ‘Epicurus’ - an epicurean is a person who enjoys, and has a discriminating taste for, food and drink. The business involves my parents, Tony and Cathy Ciancio, and me. Being in small business is no easy feat. We are the fourth generation of my family involved in operating food stores. It is an exciting thought to think that it has been a family tradition for the past 65 years in both Italy and Australia. Additionally, there is an unspoken ease and trust with working with family you know so well. Another positive point is the ability to be direct and honest about all aspects of business. 34

If you’re thinking of starting a family business, ensure that you are able to openly communicate about all facets of running a small business – its direction and focus, specific roles of all facets of business, employees, holidays etc. Another important point is being able to completely separate yourself from business and maintain a healthy family relationship with the people you care about. We are fortunate to have customers whom we see once, sometimes twice, a day and we provide each other support, friendship and loyalty. There is still such a lovely sense of community in Bendigo: that helps provide us with a good sense of well being.“

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FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Gail Iser, Stephen Iser, Pam Miller

Hume & Iser: Stephen Iser

to what it has become today, and we’re proud of that.

Hume & Iser is a family owned and operated business that commenced in 1880, on the original site as today, selling timber to the Bendigo gold fields. It is now a timber, hardware and building supply business, servicing the retail hardware, garden, paint, power tools, electrical and trade markets, including bricks and roof tiles and plasterboard supplied and fitted. 2008 is its 128th year of business. Now it’s operated by the fourth Iser generation. The business also has a second store in Sunbury.

The best thing about working in a family business is continuing the proud family tradition and name - and growing and expanding the business. I also like working with great dedicated staff that are committed to the business, as well as watching the next generation of young employees come through. The most challenging things are trying to do the right thing by all families involved within the business, keeping abreast with changing times and managing the staff most effectively.

“Many family members have been involved in the company since that first generation - my great-grandfather, grandfather, father, uncles and cousins. Working in the business now are myself as the managing director, my wife Gail in administration (part time) and my sister Pam who is in charge of our outdoor living department. Except for our chairman who is independent of the family, the board of directors are all family members. From an early age I knew this is where I had to work and so I followed in the family tradition.

If you’re thinking of starting a family business, be very comfortable with the family members you are going into business with and know them well. Set out the ground rules before you start. If you’re starting a business with your children, treat them equally as best you can and give them clear guidelines of what you expect from them. If other family members want to join the business, make them apply like any other applicant and make sure they are qualified for the position, not because they are family.

Being a family operated business and surviving through the past 128 years - and those times included world wars, tough economic conditions, difficult political and family issues - has been our greatest achievement. The business has grown from a traditional timber and hardware business

It is important for family businesses to continue and prosper in Bendigo. Unlike the national corporate chains, family businesses retain their profits in Bendigo and continue to invest in our region. That can only be a good thing."➤

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Kody Morcom, Mitchell Brownfield, Bruce Morcom, Jenny Brownfield, Jack Morcom, Budge Russell, Cooper Russell, Tania Russell, John Russell, Mary Morcom SITTING ON FLOOR: Brayden Brownfield, Ella Russell, Maddison Morcom

The National Hotel Motel and the Queens Arms Hotel: Bruce Morcom and John Russell John: “We’ve been operating the National Hotel Motel for five and a half years, and the Queens Arms Hotel for two and a half years. Bruce and Budge (John and Mary’s brother who is sometimes known as Peter) purchased the National and looked to expand with the Queens Arms. John joined the business at that time. The family members that are involved now are Bruce and his wife Mary, Budge, and John and his wife Tania.” Bruce: “Before I bought the Queens Arms Hotel, I had managed it for 10 years. I had the desire to purchase my own business and Budge was able to get the business going with me.” John: “I had previously been a sales rep with Diageo and Fosters and enjoyed working in the hospitality business and liquor industry. Bruce

and Budge gave me the opportunity to join the family business, and so I did. We feel our greatest achievement is having built both establishments to be regarded as popular venues to socialise. The best thing about being in a family business is achieving goals set out by our group, and watching the business grow. We also get great satisfaction from the development of our staff. The most challenging thing to manage is that balance between work and family life – but we really try hard to do it. If you’re thinking of starting a family business, be prepared to work hard. You have to be open-minded and able to work together. And you definitely need to have a balance. Don’t forget: be happy! It is important to Bendigo that family businesses survive because they are more likely to support the needs of their local community.“

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Ron Poyser, Kirsty Culpitt, Adam Poyser

Poyser Motors: Ron Poyser

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“Our business was born in 1979 and started life as Haw Poyser Motors. Nowadays, Poyser Motors is made up of franchises: Holden; Mercedes-Benz passenger, vans and trucks; Isuzu trucks; Freightliner and Sterling. Each of these has its own service and parts sections. We also have a major finance department. Initially, the dealership employed 27 staff but today we have 85 and we’re growing fast. I started in the business after a period of time working as a new and used vehicle sales person with the previous Holden dealer in Bendigo. Adam, my son, commenced working with us whilst he was still at school – he washed cars and did many other odd jobs. He has worked in most sections of the business over the years and spent time working for a metropolitan dealership. Now he is the dealer principal and is enjoying the challenge of taking the dealership to the next level. My daughter Kirsty plays a very important role in the finance department. She has had many years experience as a business manager, including time at a large Melbourne dealership. Both Adam and Kirsty have taken advantage of the abundant industry training through our franchises and industry professionals. The automotive business is extremely competitive and requires full participation by management, as the margin for error is so fine – which is why many

small dealerships find it difficult to compete in this volume-orientated market place. We have many goals yet to attain, and I know that Adam is very conscious of the need for continuous improvement and of assisting staff to reach their full potential. It’s very important that staff receive training, encouragement, and that they set future goals – all this within a great team environment. One of the most significant business decisions we have made is the move to Epsom four years ago to a site that can conservatively be described as the largest in provincial Australia and is larger than most metropolitan Melbourne dealerships. The best thing about working in a family business is the earthiness of the natural culture that flows – respecting your staff just as a family respects its own members. If you’re thinking of starting a family business, make sure the family members involved are passionate about the business, have the ability to succeed and that they totally understand their role. Poyser Motors is very community focused, and supports many local charities and sporting organisations. Our preferred area of support is welfare as we believe that this area is the unfortunate, sometimes forgotten, legacy of today’s affluent and fast moving society.” ➤

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Michael McKern, Gordon McKern

McKern Building Products: Michael McKern “The business was started in Melbourne in 1969 by my father, Gordon McKern, and relocated to a purpose-built factory in Eaglehawk in 1976. For a number of years my mother Anita was fully involved and opportunities were also provided for the children, including Debbie, Kathi and myself. Since the early 1990s the business has been owned and operated by me, with Gordon taking the role of confidante and unofficial chairman. I actually commenced work at the Eaglehawk factory in 1979 and have been there ever since. Over the 32 years since 1976, the focus of the business has always been to supply steel and steel products to the house-building industry, particularly in Victoria and NSW. Today we supply the steel needs – lintels, beams, columns, etc – to virtually all of Victoria’s major house builders, which requires us to have a number of trucks doing daily deliveries throughout Melbourne and across regional areas. Three years ago we acquired the business of Melton Steel Pty. Ltd., so we now operate from both the Eaglehawk and Melton factories, with a workforce in excess of 50 sub-contractors. Apart from the role my father continues to play, my eldest son Joe is a full-time staff member and at times my daughters - Melissa, Emma and Samantha - have been involved. My partner Shelley has been our accountant/finance controller for a number of years. There is no question that our greatest achievement has been to survive some difficult years when economic downturn had a negative effective on the house building industry. We not only survived, but we have also grown to be a major player in the industry, earning respect from customers, employees, suppliers and the community at large is a huge achievement.

The other positive of owning your own successful business, and therefore making your own decisions, is that one can, whilst still devoting long hours to it, take an active role in community affairs. This brings a great sense of satisfaction. When I’m asked about how to start a family business, my reply is always (a) don’t do it if you expect to reap instant easy rewards, (b) have a properly thought-out business plan, preferably with a minimum three year agenda and (c) if you have pride in your own name then use it in the business name. I’m immensely proud to own and operate a successful business located in Eaglehawk. My strong belief is that family businesses are vital to the on-going prosperity of Bendigo. I hope that enterprising citizens continue to take a risk and start their own family business and obtain great personal satisfaction from it. ■

Now, we know there are PLENTY of other family businesses locally some more well known than others...but here are a few standouts... The Armstrong family - Armstrong Tyres The Spalding and Carrington families - Jimmy Possum The McAuliffe family - Welsh Kline Financial Group The Pawsey family - PH Property The Slattery family - Bendigo Beauty & Haircare and Allweld Steel The Khong family - House of Khong Restaurant The McCulloch family - McCullochs Manufacturing The Ireland family - Vonica Vintage The Thomson family - Domain Living The Ulker family - Turkish Kitchen The Broad family - Barbecues Galore and BG’s Pools and Spas The Dungey, Carter and Ketterer families - DCK The Porlai family - Mon Coeur The Kuchel family - The Foundry Hotel Complex The Reilly family - Reilly’s Retravision The Johnston family - Bendigo Training Academy The Robinson family - Robinson’s Blinds

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Many differing opinions about the positives and negatives of family businesses have been expressed over a long period of time. One of the real advantages is having your own name attached to the business. To introduce myself to a potential new customer as Michael McKern, of McKern Steel, always gets me in the door, and that relationship, once established on a personal level, can be maintained to the benefit of both parties.

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BOTTOM: With staff members, Mikah and Cam.

orders and make sure all goods have been ordered and allocated to clients.

ABOVE RIGHT: Working through clients design plans. BELOW: A quick radio spot with Cogho.

8:50am – Have a coffee with Mikah and Julie and chat about the day ahead. Brief on what we aim to achieve by the end of day, what clients are requesting, new product that needs to come onto the showroom floor and how we will merchandise it. 9am – Open the doors for trading. 9:15am – Whip up to 3BO/Star FM for my interior segment. Cogho and I have a chat about what’s going on in the wonderful world of interiors. ie. furniture, leather, fabrics, colours, textures and finishes.

9:45 am – Head back to Domain Living. Read through and respond to all e-mails received overnight. Return phone messages. Finalise itinerary for trip to the International Furniture Fair. Supplier meeting regarding a special customer order I have organised. Cameron arrives with our new timber range. Get started on merchandising the floor with new product.

11am

– Out and about to see a client in Strathfieldsaye, (who’s house is at lock up stage) to confirm table and sofa sizes and to get a visual of the property rather than just off the original floor plan. I try to enhance their lifestyle with the right choices, remembering it’s how you live!

12:30pm – Head out and grab some lunch. 1pm – Back to Domain Living to organise the storyboard for the client I’m visiting this afternoon. Leathers, timbers, fabrics, measurements etc… Between times – I’m on the showroom floor serving clients and merchandising.

3:30pm – Head to a client’s Victorian terrace home in Barkly Street. They have a lot of old antiques and want to add a few new transitional pieces. They need it all to work together, that’s where I come in and advise what will and won’t work. Such as which colour leather, timber stain and wall colour to choose to give it a lighter, more contempory feel.

4:30pm – Back to work to chat with Mikah and Julie about what has happened throughout the day. Finalise customer orders received from house calls.

5pm

– Off to Jools for Jim for a wash and blow wave which is something I really enjoy, a bit of me time!

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Home to get ready for the Mona-Lisa 10th anniversary cocktail party. I was born in Ararat and then was off to boarding school age 14 years. I worked as a nanny for seven and a half years before deciding to go back into the family furniture business. Furniture is in the Thomson blood! We have had furniture stores for over 32 years…previously Paul Thomson Furniture, Ararat and Horsham, then we opened Domain Living, Ballarat in 2001. This was a new concept for us, allowing us to concentrate on the best furniture the world has to offer.

We opened our Bendigo store nearly five years ago and I can’t believe how quickly time flies! I have now been living here in Bendigo for nearly four years and it has been amazing. Domain Living is a family affair; Jeanne, Paul, Justin and Simon also work within the business. We are constantly in contact with Greg McRae and Barb (previous owners) and they are always asking about everyone in Bendigo. They really do miss being here. The Ballarat stores (Domain Living and Natuzzi) are doing very well. I don’t seem to be spending as much time there these days; preferring to be in Bendigo. I love it here; I have purchased my first home and have really settled into the relaxed Bendigo lifestyle. People have been very generous with their support since moving here, they made the transition very easy. A big thank you to them all, I plan to be here for many years to come! ■ 41

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from little things big things grow Eleven months ago, eager Eaglehawk Primary School students could be found scattering seeds and hoping for the best. Similarly, in 2001, Stephanie Alexander planted her own seed, which has grown into The Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation. The concept has reached Bendigo and is being well nurtured by the Eaglehawk community. - Esther McRae

Put simply, the school grows a garden full of fresh produce to use to cook a variety of healthy foods. The program aims to gather together a school community and improve student health, attendance rates and give students life-long knowledge. This has definitely been the case at Eaglehawk Primary School and initially principal, Mary-anne Rooney, knew this was something she wanted to be involved with. Her interest was drawn to the program with a hope that it would make school fun and exciting for the students. After a lengthy application process, followed by an interview process, the school was finally selected to run the program. Currently, Eaglehawk Primary is one of only two schools (along with Rushworth P-12) in our region to run the program. Mary-anne is clearly passionate about the program and can’t praise its result enough. “The children just love it, there’s no other way to describe their feeling…they absolutely love it, it has totally transformed the feeling of the whole school,” she said. The school has a large 800m2 kitchen garden which includes a hot house, compost, worm farm, chicken pen, garden beds and fruit trees, all of which the children use in their cooking. The garden is organic and biodynamic and the children are learning the difference between food that is off the shelf and fresh produce. Brian Hosking is employed as a gardener three days per week and students take part in a one-hour class once a week. Volunteers help to 42

maintain the garden and are involved in the children’s classes. The school received a government grant, which just covered the gardener and chef wages, so the school turned to support from local business. Mary-anne commented; “I was amazed by all the people willing to donate something to this project. Whether it was cooking appliances, utensils or anything else that was needed, everyone was willing to help out.” Inside, The Eaglehawk Rotary Club chose the program as its community project for 2007/2008 and was instrumental in the main deconstruction and reconstruction of the multi-purpose room into a five-kitchen facility for children. Jimmy Possum donated kitchen tables and Bendigo Pottery, the crockery. Helen McCutcheon is employed as a chef three days per week and takes cooking classes where the children prepare dishes from the produce available. Volunteers are also involved in the kitchen. Maryanne praises the community involvement and is always on the lookout for more volunteers for inside and out. “The children are very proud of their achievements and are proud of being part of the program. They love being involved with the volunteers, giving them social skills they wouldn’t usually get,” she said. One of the highlights for the students comes after their class when they can sit with the teachers, chef and volunteers and share their efforts; the fruits of their labour. Mary-anne commented, “It’s not chocolate crackles we’re cooking here, it’s café style food.” Almost one year on from starting their garden, students at Eaglehawk Primary School are beginning to enjoy the benefits of their patience and hard work and the results are apparent. Walking through the classes it is easy to gather the eager nature of students ready to learn and enjoy things they may not have even tried before. Mary-anne marvels at the

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As schools search for ways to improve the health of their students, well known food writer Stephanie Alexander is forging a lasting effect on children’s attitude to food. The Kitchen Garden Program took trial at Collingwood College in 2001 and was found to be extremely successful. The Kitchen Garden Foundation is now a successful program implemented in 27 schools across the state, including our very own Eaglehawk Primary.

improvement in attendance and importantly, the building of strong friendships that come from a close working environment. Stephanie Alexander comments on her website:; “I am convinced that changes in food choices do not come about as a result of cautionary advice, charts or pyramids, but by example and by positive experiences.” The program is viewed as a whole school commitment and the teachers couldn’t be happier. Some mention it’s the best thing they’ve seen at the school, classes are made interesting as some lessons can revolve around the garden. The students are gaining a better understanding of healthy eating and an inside knowledge of cooking in a commercial kitchen. They are also learning to grow and harvest all of their own produce, skills that they can take home and pass on to the rest of the family. At the moment, the program is only offered to primary schools, although there is hope the invitation will be extended to high schools to achieve the same benefits being shown all over the state. For more information on the program please call Eaglehawk Primary School on (03) 5446 3722 or visit www.kitchengardenfoundation.org.au ■

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red-blooded donors A slogan of Australian Red Cross is ‘It takes someone special to give blood’. - James O’Brien There are hundreds of ‘special’ people in the Bendigo district. One couple donate platelets and plasma every two to four weeks. Kath Hansford, community relations officer (Bendigo), Australian Red Cross Blood Service says; “The Bendigo community is keen to donate blood and has a genuine interest to help.” Businesses, high schools and institutions like BRIT and Latrobe University all make invaluable contributions. Australia needs more than one million donations each year to meet demand and to maintain safe stock levels. Eighty percent of Australians will need blood or a blood product in their lifetime. When we consider each blood donation of 470ml can save as many as three lives, we realise that blood is the lifeblood of the community in every sense. In an average 12 month period more than 430,000 Australians will require blood or a blood product. A single blood donation, when separated into its components, can help at least three different patients and can help to make up to 20 different products. Kath Hansford says; “Regular donors are important. 21,000 people per week are required Australia wide and that need will double over the next decade.” Ten years ago, on the birth of her first child, serious complications ensured that she needed a blood transfusion. Since then, she has been a recipient on two further occasions. “Without the blood on hand I might not be here today,” she says. She became a blood donor and went on to work for Australian Red Cross where her role is to recruit donors and organise ‘challenges’, the term used to organise groups of people as donors. Two years ago, three local businessmen, Andrew Pearce of Tweed Sutherland Real Estate, Anthony Holdstock of AFS, a local accounting firm and Daryl Giles of Ellinghaus Weill became part of one of the challenge group competitions known as the Clash of the Suits. The aim is to raise the profile of the need for blood donors in the community and the competition is organised within each industry and again for each office within that industry to see who can raise the most blood based on the number of donations over a four-month period. They have all become regular donors and last year over 200 donations were made by their colleagues; which would be the equivalent of 600 lives saved. Andrew Pearce says; “Apart from the people in the various businesses, the donors have a rippling influence across friends and family members”. Daryl Giles says; “Blood is more valuable than money. Many people donate money to charities, but it is impossible to put a value on the contribution of 470ml of blood.”

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Every single day, someone needs blood or blood products. With 30 per cent of donated blood helping cancer patients; 15 per cent helping people with heart disease;15 per cent going to stomach and bowel disease; 12 per cent going to trauma and accident victims and five per cent helping babies and pregnant women. Although less than four per cent of the Australian population donates, it is estimated that almost 50 per cent of Australians are eligible. Anyone between the ages of 16 and 70 years, who is fit and healthy, can become part of the challenges competitions or simply donate blood on an individual basis. All types of blood are needed but O-negative donations are crucial. O-negative is the universal blood that can be given to anyone in an emergency. Remember your body keeps discarding or replenishing blood all the time, whether you give blood or not, so you might as well put that spare good blood to use and help save up to three lives as you do it. To be part of this special service, you can donate at the Bendigo Donor Centre, 6-8 High Street: Monday and Tuesday 8am to 7.30pm. Wednesday and Thursday 12.30pm to 7.30pm, and Friday 8am to 3pm.

Without the blood on hand I might not be here today.

On Sunday 28 December, 2008, a special blood donation session will be held from 9.30am to 1.00pm. And donor Anthony Holdstock says; “If you feel that you have over-indulged in Christmas fare and want to compensate in some way, get along to the blood service centre and donate some blood.” The community not only needs more current donors to donate more often but also new donors to make a lifelong commitment.” ■ 45

Community development officer, Chris Walters with Bendigo Goldfields librarian, Jordana Lory.

chapters of chat You can’t take them home, there’s no barcode to scan and bookmarks are totally out of the question. I’m talking about Living Library literature. - Jacqui Mott It’s not all ‘shoosh’ at our city library. There’s chit-chat too. I’m told some of the books in this collection can talk. Human hardbacks telling tales, is it fact or fiction? Can you truly borrow a book that breathes – or is someone ‘having a lend’ of me? City of Greater Bendigo community development officer Chris Walters says it’s a true story about a tradition with a twist; you can borrow a person as a book, instead of a book. Extracting true tales from a library full of living-bods is a novel idea. It was the brainchild of a proactive Danish community attempting to stem a high tide of violent behaviour by cultivating understanding. It proved that when people express themselves one-to-one prejudice can disintegrate and negative stereotypes can shatter. And from these smart Scandinavian shores this prototype headed across the globe, ever-evolving and aptly adopting the label, ‘Living Library’. According to Chris, who introduced the concept to Bendigo, this form of library offers people from all walks of life the opportunity to share experiences with ‘readers’. “The project allows people in the community to book out people who have a real life story to tell,” she says. “It’s a fascinating scheme with enormous potential and we’re very excited about it. Its value comes from the people who donate their time to form the collection. And there’s a selection 46

process, because not everyone makes a good book.” But being read is the new black for this enthusiastic bunch of books, and the colourful index speaks for itself … it includes books on lesbian life, drug addition and living in ‘tree change’ mode – it also features titles that introduce you to the world of home-schooling and lets you follow a journey by Alexander the Great. Chris says the project encourages people to broaden their minds. “As a book you share your experiences. Many books say this process teaches as much about themselves as the people who have borrowed them. They say every conversation is different; you’re free to ask any question, but the book doesn’t have to answer everything. It decides just how far he or she wants to go.” I’m also told there’s a great deal of networking going on with these catalogue colleagues. “We’ve put together a collection of people who would have never normally met or interacted and now they do. The books get to borrow each other and that’s a terrific way of sharing and experiencing,” Chris adds. After this insightful foreword by Chris, it was time to put this animated arm of the library to the test. I was greedy and chose four books.

The best thing someone can say to me is ‘it won’t work’ or ‘you can’t do that’, because I’ll move heaven and earth to prove ‘them’ wrong

Book one: ‘A businessman with a physical disability’ by Russell Pilley

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I’ll never judge a book by its cover again, not since meeting Russell Pilley. He keeps you interested and engaged no matter what life chapter he’s describing. His account invites you into a powerhouse of positive thinking and hard-earned persistence. You learn how he dodged the potholes and pitfalls while steering along life’s road. He did it with integrity and courage, because Russell’s own style of personal power steering is very evident from page one. He’s a man who doesn’t mince his words. He’d love to be a bestseller, and if he was borrowed for an evening by a gorgeous female booklover, he wouldn’t complain. (But alas, that’s not Living Library protocol. Sorry Russell!) But Russell’s story is serious stuff. In medical terms he suffers from muscular dystrophy, yet he speaks about living to the max in a world where being disabled translates into an image of helplessness. Reading between the lines, the very-much-victimmindset is not for him. “The best thing someone can say to me is ‘it won’t work’ or ‘you can’t do that’, because I’ll move heaven

and earth to prove ‘them’ wrong,” he says. Wheelchair-bound for 18 years, Russell’s body is home to a physical disorder that renders muscle weak, but he’s too busy challenging life and aiming high. “I want to do everything – because I know I have limited time. I want people to know that just because you have a disability it doesn’t mean you can’t do anything an able-bodied person can do … you just do it differently,” he says. Russell wholeheartedly believes disabled children need freedom. He says it’s all about attitude and nothing about ‘labels’. “I want to be a book, so parents of kids with disabilities can come and talk to me. I will tell them not to keep their kids in cotton wool. Let the kids do stuff. Let them live. Because the only way to survive a disability is not to believe you have a disability.” I only scratched the surface of Russell’s script, yet his sparkle, boldness and infectious sense of humour made for an energetic exchange. This is a mentor’s manuscript, ideal for anyone feeling limited by circumstances. Rating: Five stars. The first page is as lively as the last. ➤ 47

I’ve have been in Bendigo for 32 years, so I’ve had 32 years use of the public library, and its absolutely part of our family life.

Book two: ‘Living in Japan after World War Two’ by Carol Holsworth Here’s a book with a strong spine. Now in her 60s, Carol’s childhood memoirs transport you back to the 1940s as if it was only yesterday. I invite you to sit and listen to her words, and learn about Japan’s bygone era. The author admits she’s an avid researcher. She likes to know the facts and she’s straight to the point with any questions I have. Clear and concise. She can even provide readers with a cross-reference index, because her yarn certainly has many threads. “For instance, my father was a Intelligence Officer with the British Commonwealth Overseas Forces, and then there’s our family’s lifestyle in Japan, our recreation and education,” she says. Carol’s father, a silk merchant, operated a successful business in Tokyo and this story traces the family’s sudden brink-of-war evacuation from their hometown of Kobe and their subsequent return to Tokyo in 1946. Carol was five when she made her first Asian-bound journey. She can paint a scene of words, describing how Japan looked and felt when American forces occupied it. She speaks of her father’s love affair with Japan and her mother’s 48

bitterness. “My mother hated it. They lost everything in the war. They lost their house, they lost their position, they lost their business and my mother never forgave the Japanese. But for my father, life began with Japan.” Carol’s passionate about sharing this enthralling, Far Eastern childhood chronicle with her community, because it’s a way of supporting the library. “I’ve have been in Bendigo for 32 years, so I’ve had 32 years use of the public library, and its absolutely part of our family life. This is an opportunity to pay back. As a new group we’re creating a wide spectrum of people, because there are so many interesting people in Bendigo.” According to Carol, readers can ask personal questions, discovering a depth not often exposed in books. “They can respond and interact within the story and give you some perspective which you might be able to tie in. That’s a good part of the living book business, because you can’t do this with the written form.” With Carol’s story, ask how she learnt Japanese, what it was like to live the elite life in Japan while others were not so lucky, chat to her – there’s plenty to discover. Rating: Five stars. Informative, intriguing, hard to put down.

Now I live in Bendigo. I like it. It’s different. I’d never get a chance to have this sort of freedom.

Book three: ‘Refugee from Burma’ by Shin Od Da Ra

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Ashamedly, I didn’t know much about Burma until I sat down to read Od Da Ra’s story. I vaguely understood the nation was in turmoil, that it was difficult to access as a traveler, but I was not aware of its peoples’ plight. I have never contemplated sitting down with a paperback on Burmese life, yet Od Da Ra was easy to read … maybe it was his soft voice, his warm smile. Whatever it was, it worked for me. Od Da Ra is a Buddhist monk. Born in Burma, he’s a Karen, member of an ethnic group, one of the many cultures that form this country’s social tapestry. As a young boy of 10, he clearly remembers his mother’s fever and his father’s departure. “The government take my father for army, to carry a weapon. Not only my father, a lot of men in the village. He died. My mother, she die of Malaria.” Walking for seven days in a solo effort, the orphaned Od Da Ra crossed the Burmese border seeking protection at the Mae La refugee camp in Thailand. He was successful and he was one of 50,000 displaced Burmese nationals to arrive at this hillside shelter. Od Da Ra stayed for more than 20 years; others spent their whole life in this state of exile. “I grew up in refugee camp. It was not always safe. They were always processing people. You can’t compare it to anything (here in Australia), there is no real health care, there’s no good food. We live in timber sheds.” Through Od Da Ra’s book you’ll find references to the political struggles

within Burma, and the war waged upon the Burmese government. “The refugees, they don’t want to go back. The government says they have a system. That they have law. But the law is no good. There is a lot of poor people.” Aid from a monastery, established within Mae La, made all the difference to this author. “My friends encouraged me to study, to move to a far away country. Now I live in Bendigo. I like it. It’s different. I’d never get a chance to have this sort of freedom. Australian people, they say there is pressure, what pressure? It is very free here. In Burma our opportunities are very different. In the monk’s life, Buddha allowed us to do teaching and take mediation. I can do community and volunteer work here. I’ve never been in this (library) experience; this is my first time. I can open my doors. I try to share. My life, my ideas. I’ve never been like this.” He smiles as he remembers how Chris Walters explained how to be a Living Library book. “She said, not a real book, you will be the book! I cannot find ways to thank people here. It has been so good.” Borrow Od Da Ra’s living book and take the time to listen and learn. Ask about how he became a monk, at what age, about his long walk across the border … because this book goes beyond the on-going struggle of the Burmese nationals and ethnic minorities, it’s a journal of a young man’s quest for freedom. Rating: Five stars. A truly moving account by this first-time author. ➤ 49

It’s important for people to understand what I’m going through and it’s important to give hope to people with autism.

Book four: ‘Living with Autism Spectrum Disorder’ by Daniel Giles Daniel is up for a chat. He was diagnosed with Autism early in life, and didn’t speak until he was five. By being a book, I’m sure he’s making up for lost time. In the not-so-distant past it may have been a struggle for Daniel to open up his tightly bound pages. Not now. He’s 19 and he’s eager to talk. He recalls how two people were needed to hold him steady at the hairdressers. He’ll tell you what lunchtime dirt tastes like, because his daytime way of dealing with the world, was not chatting with mates … instead he’d flap, flick sand and eat stuff on the ground. His tale tells of personal change by overcoming significant hurdles. You’ll learn how he became the recipient of a Young Citizen of the Year award and in living book mode, Daniel uses his life experience to talk to others about Autism. “It’s important for people to understand what I’m going through and it’s important to give hope to people with Autism. I want to talk to parents and professionals about Autism. Because you don’t have to let your circumstances limit your life.” Courage is one key that unlocked Daniel’s doors, allowing others to help was another. His book speaks of noise-sensitivity issues but today he’s learnt to deal with this dilemma. The need for a rigid routine also made life tricky for Daniel and his family. He tells me that trips to the supermarket needed to be a planned assault, as if it was an army exercise … aisle-by-aisle, shelf-by-shelf. Now he’s happy to go with the flow. “I was lucky to experience early intervention, but I had massive problems with routines. I could not handle life unless there was an ordered existence. Routine is important to me still, but now I am able to accept last-minute changes.” Through Daniel I discovered the many faces of Autism. “To move forth and deal with my routines, my obsessions and to adopt strong 50

social skills has been a major struggle for me.” His obsession with the colour red was another corner-stone challenge. From red socks to tomato sauce, the colour red simply drove him to distraction. Today the compulsion is under raps. “I am not a big fan of it now, but I just hated the colour navy blue!” Daniel enjoys being part of the living and breathing library action; he’s currently studying graphic design at La Trobe University but makes time to volunteer his life’s chapters here in his hometown. “There’s simply people with strengths and weaknesses. I believe my biggest message is don’t let your limitations get you down, focus on your strengths. For parents my message is, just because your five yearold Autistic child may not fit the mainstream doesn’t mean there’s a dim future for them, it may be frustrating but just work with it. Appreciate your children for who they are. Don’t be negative. Be easy on yourself.” For others with autism his words are very definite, “Have faith in yourself. Enjoy the present moment rather than worry too far into the future and just do the best job you can. You are unique, you’ve got something special to give to the world, so don’t waste that opportunity.” Daniels says his parents and support workers have played an essential part in his positive path. “They’ve put the time in and worked through my issues and allowed me to develop as a unique person. Now it’s time for me to help others.” According to this book he’s looking forward to revealing much more, and is keen to answer questions. “I’ve been read a couple of times. I just love to meet other people from all walks of life. It’s a learning process for me as much as it is for them.” When you read Daniel’s book, ask him loads of questions. Inquire about his work with indigenous students in the outback. Ask about his high school highlights and what his career ambitions are. Go Daniel! Rating: Five stars. This is a book with a bullet. Go read now. ■

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Darren knows and understands the housing market, because he comes from a real estate background. Close family members work in both property development and real estate. Growing up in such an environment has given him knowledge of the industry. “It seemed natural for me to go into real estate,” Darren said. After making a firm decision on his new career choice and wanting to develop his existing knowledge and skills, Darren decided Bendigo Regional Institute of TAFE, was the best place to prepare by enrolling and completing the course in Property (Agent Representative). “I chose BRIT because it was local and recognised as being a place for learning,” he said. They were offering an off-campus course, which suited him because it enabled him to continue working until he was certified and ready to make the change. When asked whether he was happy with BRIT’s services, Darren said with great enthusiasm; “In my opinion BRIT is the best place to do any course, especially mature aged students because the support is there to help you get back into study. I would recommended BRIT to others, as I am very happy with what I was taught.” The college offers a large range of subjects both on and off-campus. Facilities are provided for people with disabilities. Tutoring and support services to all students who need it are also available. The off-campus mode of study at BRIT is quite flexible and allows people to work at their own pace.

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Being keen to make the change, Darren eagerly signed up and devoted much of his spare time to study. He must have worked hard to achieve his goal and through his steadfast dedication he finished the course in five weeks! “The staff at BRIT were friendly, informative and helpful; especially my tutor, who remained supportive and flexible throughout the course. I could even ring him at any odd time. He didn’t mind. I don’t think I would have gotten through so quickly if it hadn’t been for him,” Darren explained. Despite the downturn in the housing market and the high interest rates these days, Darren was fortunate enough to get a job soon after he graduated from his course. When asked how he managed this he said in his easy, matter-of-fact-way, “Well, you have to really want the job and I did. I just kept knocking on doors until I got a job. 52

“I’m very happy to be in this new industry and I believe management are happy with my progress. They told me it is pretty good going to sell so quickly. I am really loving this kind of work. I am a people person and enjoy the contact with customers. If you are thinking of selling your home or property, call Darren on 0418 584 731. ■

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Miners built it. Heritage devotees respect it. Tourists adore it. Festivalgoers savour it. And the locals are simply chuffed that others love their hometown as much as they do. I’m taking about Maldon. - Jacqui Mott Time has been very kind to Maldon. Gold was on the menu during the town’s infancy. Think 1860s. Think reefs of rich shiny nuggets. Think 20,000 people or so. And the heart of town was abuzz, where many a crusty, dusty digger trudged searching for supplies, telling tales of trouble, toil and treasure. When the gold frenzy fizzled out the town unwittingly launched into a time warp that even Doctor Who would be proud of.

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During this economic lull the teeming goldfields were emptied in a flash. All that remained was an overworked, barren landscape. Shopfronts sagged and store bells simply stopped ringing. But it was this very gold-ghost-town-trauma that preserved Maldon. It was time out, intact with no tacky touch-ups. A comeback was on the cards though, and in 1966, it caught the eye of The National Trust and was classified as a ‘Notable Town’. Today, Maldon is a tourist town supreme. When I drive here, I’m mindful that I have a mind full of things to do and see. It’s a town you can dig every which way, browsing, shopping, wining, dining and walking, especially walking… because well-heeled Maldon is perfect for those on foot. Main Street is the absolute heart of town. It’s a precinct that boasts buildings such as the Maldon Hotel, still the local pub – it’s a two storey colonial classic with intricate iron lacework and timeworn textures. Fab facades continue along this tree-lined strip, as wide verandas and fair-dinkum shop fittings are the focus of many a camera lens. With the downturn laid to rest in history books, the town’s civic resurgence shaped events such as the folk festival, Easter fair and the upcoming Maldon & Beyond Twilight Festival. According to proprietor of Bean There Cafe, Kerry Mitchell, there’s harmony not just in the architecture, but also in the people here. Kerry’s the maker of yabby nosh to die for, so I had a hidden agenda when I took a bite out of her busy foodie-winebar schedule for a chat. “Main Street is perfect for festive occasions, we’ve closed it for events, three times now, and it’s been a roaring success,” Kerry says, “We held our first Twilight Festival in 2008 and everyone supported it.” The festival is Kerry’s brainchild and she’s thrilled to see it back on the menu for 2009. “We’re a tourist town and we’re embracing it, and this event boosts our sense of community pride. At the last twilight event we saw locals become ambassadors, proudly showing off their hometown to 1200 guests! It was amazing, so we’re busy planning for another, on January 17.” Sitting down with Kerry is not easy. Every time a waitress rushes by with a gourmet yabby pie, my tastebuds tingle and it’s truly hard to put pen to paper. “There’s superb food on offer at the festival too, including roast beef, Japanese pancakes, Atlantic salmon, yabby meals and flavoursome vegetarian treats. It’s a traditional sit-down event with all the finery, and you’ll love the souvenir wine glass and plate of nibbles on arrival,” Kerry explains. A Main Street stroll serves up another delicious destination, and as Frank Hill, co-owner of Goldfields Provender greets me, he says the district’s residents are proud of what’s been achieved with the Twilight Festival. “It’s an intimate setting … fine dining under the stars, showcasing food from our local area. And with quality crockery, there’ll be no need for juggling paper plates,” Frank adds. “And it’s an event that supports the community, with proceeds going back to community.” Not far from the Provender, I push aside antique doors to discover the Maldon Gallery. Time definitely stood still here. It’s circa 1894, a building that’s a former drapery. And business owner Sharyn Sutton loves working alongside the store’s original timber shelves and shop counter. “Being original is what we do best here in Maldon,” she says.

“And I believe shopping is meant to be an enjoyable experience, not a chore – that’s why we offer ‘shopping evenings’, when groups of 10 or more can book to shop here after-hours.” The gallery is packed with gifts and homewares, toys and lots of gorgeous goodies. Sharyn’s outlet specialises in Christmas decorations and gift-wrapping – and after Santa has done his dash, she says the celebrations continue. “The Twilight Festival stimulates the town; it brings people here and makes for a great festive atmosphere. It’s fabulous, because the shops stay open later too,” Sharyn adds. A bit like Mister Claus, I’ve done my dash; I’ve munched on a yabby burger; I’ve raided the lolly shop, my basket’s full with bits and bobs… so I duck across to the High Street bank. I speak with Maldon and District Community Bank manager Ben Rodda; he says it’s enjoyable to work in a town where community values are appreciated. “Maldon is one of those special places where everything comes together. Its historic ambience and relatively small size makes it the perfect place to settle and enjoy the finer things. Our customer base is made up of many vibrant local businesses, entrepreneurial enterprises, newcomers to the township and families who have lived here all their lives, the one thing they have in common is Maldon. It’s great to see how they all come together during festival time.” Ben says the bank donated more than $170,000 to the community last financial year. “Giving back is a satisfying aspect of our job, because it’s a way of thanking the local community and acknowledging their enormous contribution.” It’s time for a quick exit. I head for the hills, those same old hills that gave Maldon its wealth all those years ago. What: Maldon & Beyond Twilight Festival When: 7pm to 11pm, Saturday January 17 Where: Main Street, Maldon Cost: $12 entry (includes wineglass & nibbles) Bookings: (03) 5475 2444 ■

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castlemaine fashion central The Midland Hotel is now home to five independent designer stores just a stone’s throw from Castlemaine train station. Sonia Collard at Habadash has some new neighbours, with five new fashion stores open in the historic Midland Hotel. This new concept sees designers and retailers offering apparel, accessories and art for the discerning buyer. The space also features a coffee shop and exhibition space. Shops include Absinthe Design, Tyger Lilly, Mockingbird Sing, Studio Rapp and Rike Design. For more information on any of the stores contact Mauro Zappulla on (03) 5472 1085. Castlemaine Fashion Central is open Thursday to Saturday from 10am until 5pm and Sunday 11am until 5pm. ■

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College boasted a brand new gym and John filled the teaching post perfectly; then in 1976 Catholic Education employed him to organise and implement a physical education curriculum. “This job came up and it was the best possible position,” he says.

He’s called Bendigo “home” for many a year, but as his Brit-accent reveals, this chap’s homeland is north of here. John springs from Portsmouth, England and he says it was his dad’s devotion to football that put his own sporty ambitions on the map. “My father played for Scotland’s under-15 team, but the war curtailed his ambitions.” Like his peers, John dreamt of playing soccer for England. He didn’t reach those dizzy heights and although he played in the semi-professional stakes for Brighton, soccer started to play second fiddle to another ambition, to teach and travel the world. In his 20s John did just that, and with his wife Peggy, headed to the States, Switzerland and Australia, all the while coaching soccer and teaching physical education.

Since commencing work as a physical education consultant for the Catholic Education Office and Sandhurst Diocese, John’s been making moves without changing jobs. His role as an educator naturally evolved and developed year by year, and the programs followed suit. “Through the Catholic Education Office we established a facility and program for all central Victorian children not just students attending Catholic schools. And from an initial seven schools we now teach ‘face to face’ children from more than 50 schools.”

In Sydney, while ambitiously carving out a career move to Japan, John made an impulsive leap for a job in Bendigo. It was a position with White Hills Technical College, now Weeroona College. And he scored the goal. “Bendigo? I’d never heard of the place, but it’s a very English town – very Anglo. It’s how you look at destiny I guess … why someone who has a passion for teaching in Japan, on his way to Nagasaki, ended up in Sydney and then Bendigo?” At that time White Hills Technical 58

According to John the centre’s yearly student attendance exceeds 10,000 and student visits are recorded in the vicinity of 40,000 per year. “Easily 75 per cent of children from around central Victoria would undergo a minimum of seven years exposure to this program. And as an established centre we are well into sessions where 50 per cent of children participating here have a parent who also attended,” he adds. Through these Palmer-decades, the lingo and teaching styles shifted and John moved from traditional physical education to what he terms as ‘movement education’. “Most people who teach physical education dislike gymnastics, mainly because it’s not a team sport. But I always wanted to do it,” he explains. John developed a program

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that suited the centre’s application by examining how gymnastics was taught while being mindful of what he regards as the “negative aspects” of the sport. “We remodelled it to be child specific and that’s why we have 10,000 students coming here.” Today the purpose-built Bendigo Gym Centre’s reputation is frankly awesome. Many a young soul has learnt how to be confident and capable, by reaching deep and discovering strengths - with some students achieving national, world and Olympic sport status. Busy with daily routines, John likes to keep his feet on the ground when it comes to work. “I always keep one page ahead of the kids at all times. Our program is an immersion of movement challenges, lots of colourful and inviting equipment for everybody … no matter what age or skill entry level. We aim to get young people thinking about and being challenged by fitness while learning body co-ordination and control.” All programs offered at the gym focus on a theme, which inspires a sense of challenge. “We believe it’s not what you can’t do, but what you can … and it’s still exciting working with kids who are doing double tucks and triple twists because it’s such a buzz. I wish I had been given a learning opportunity like that.” Teenage-specific fitness programs are part of the gym scene, such as the ‘Dare to be extraordinary’ sessions targeted at young central Victorians feeling the peer pinch. Incorporating weight training, aerobics and yoga, for John it’s a way of encouraging teenagers with body issues in a ‘shape-doesn’t-matter’ environment. “Peer group pressure is like a huge surge for teenagers, they always want to conform. We are trying to change attitudes and point out that the goal is ‘healthy at any weight’ rather than ‘skinny at any cost’.” But life’s all about balance for this teacher. Through the many of life’s twists and turns John’s work continues to be very meaningful. He

believes “once you become the boss of your body everything else is easy”, yet when a life-changing event reverse-turned him into a hospital bed, John discovered destiny was the boss once more. “Four years ago I had an accident and ended up with a brain injury. I fell through a roof and fractured most of my body, and my head was caved in. I woke up in intensive care.” Stepping through the trauma and tears, he’s back on track, but I can sense that John’s world has changed. “Life’s now different for me, they say ‘once you touch the brain you are never the same’ … it’s true, and it’s made me far more aware of children who are different.” The Bendigo Gym Centre offers programs for students with physical and mental challenges such as autism, cerebral palsy and loss of sight … and nowadays John says it’s the small achievements that make his big headlines. “Our ‘different needs’ group at the centre is made up of children from a cross-section of 24 schools.” The program is steered by John with the valuable assistance of Catholic College year-nine students who offer personalised mentoring to assist each group participant. “These college students must research any medical condition they encounter and come up with a strategy of behaviour and understanding. People may think year-nines are painful, but when they work with this group – well, they suddenly realise … and they empathise. And I believe you don’t meet a bad child. You may see a bad attitude, but you don’t meet a bad child.” John admits his work delivers highlights by the bucket-full. “I’ve got the best of both worlds … a phone call from Athens with gold medallist Chantelle Newbury saying thanks for making ‘our’ dream come true, and a young lad with leukaemia attending a session here in Bendigo, thanking me for the ‘best day of his life’ – what can I say? I love my job.” ■

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Three local jewellery artists and designers have combined their talents to bring you the Damani Studio - a fusion of art and jewellery. Located in Bath Lane Bendigo, Damani Studio recently celebrated its official opening. Owner Danielle Sexton - of the Damani label, alongside Linda Clark Ostara and Melanie Stockx - Rivari, have a total of 20 years experience in designing and crafting stunning jewellery and wearable art pieces. Offically opened by Business Champion Jen Harwood a diverse range of styles of jewellery were on display in the beautiful and inviting environment which is Damani Studio. The multi talented trio all share a passion for the splendour of handcrafted objects of beauty made using age old traditional techniques. The finest precious and semiprecious gemstones, quality art glass and precious metals are utilised in their distinctive jewellery work. Please drop in and visit the ladies in their new premises at Shop 4, The Bendigo Centre, 22-24 Bath Lane. Or give them a call on (03) 5441 4154. ■

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jason sim Jason Sim loves to keep active. The busy father of two is also the Symes Motors general manager - sales and marketing. And to top it all off he is a successful triathlete and water skier and loves nothing better than to be outside soaking up the summer sun. 1. My Family. My wife Amy and our two beautiful girls, Emerson two and half and Dylan, three months. Given the hours I work and train I have the most supportive and understanding family you could dream of.

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2. My Bikes. I have been racing triathlons for years, I love the sport but also have a great bunch of people to train with. The last few years I have been into enduro mountain bike racing, six hour / 12 hour and 24 hour races, great fun! I have a few bikes, road, triathlon and mountain bike. Amy often says why three? You can only ride one at a time. 3. Summer. I love the hot weather. There is nothing better than throwing on some shorts, a t-shirt then finding the closest pool, lake or river.

4. Waterskiing. I started when I was about three years old and I competed and raced for years. I was lucky as our family always had a boat. I grew up in Boort about 1km from the lake so that’s where you could always find me from September to April.

5. Early mornings. I train every morning from 5.30am so I have learned to love the morning but the highlight of every morning is when my girls wake up. Emerson always greets me with a huge hug, what more could you want from your day?

6. Dinner at the in-laws. It’s very relaxing and grounding when you take the time to sit with family and just enjoy each other’s company. We always have a laugh and my father in-law is a cracker, I love hearing about his latest idea / invention! One day I am sure one of his ideas will hit the jackpot.

7. Road trips. I have been on the odd road trip for work, Bendigo to Sydney on less than a tank etc. I love packing the car and heading off on an adventure. 8. Tour de France. Is by far my favourite sporting event for the year. However it hasn’t been the same without Lance Armstrong but with the suggestion of him racing in 2009 I am going to have to save the money and take the family.

9. Sausages. But only from my parents Butcher shop in Boort! My Dad has been the butcher in Boort for over 30 years and the sausages he makes are unbeatable. I am known for eating more than 10 in one sitting.

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Catch of the day Grilled or battered fish, served with our famous beer battered chips, salad in balsamic dressing, tartare and tomato sauces - 13.50

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House nachos Nachos with our homemade salsa, sour cream, and tasty cheese - 8.50

Beer battered chips Our famous chips of potato lightly battered and sprinkled with sea salt - 6.90

Chicken caesar salad House made caesar dressing tossed through Cos lettuce with grilled chicken, bacon, and anchovies garnished with croutons and a poached egg - 9.50

Light lunch We also offer a delicious selection of light lunches including quiches, foccacias, bruschetta and sausage rolls - From 6.00 In a hurry? Call ahead - 5448 2257

Building people; creating community: empowered & mobilized to mission and justice Approximately 500 young people, who attended the History Makers Conference, hit the streets to give back to the community through our Justice Project Day. Projects included: making pamper packs for EASE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Refuge; school packs for 300 orphaned children in India and Africa; visits to three aged care facilities; food packs to families in need and a makeover of California Gully Primary School.

Victory Church would like to thank the following businesses for their support in building a better community through the Justice Project Day:

Church Services: Sunday - 10am | Wednesday - 6:30pm Prayer & Healing Service

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Usually the mums and dads of the Bendigo Multiple Births Association take it in turns to host coffee mornings, however they thought they would try something different this time around. To celebrate the beautiful sunny weather, the school holidays and to ensure the school aged children were not left out of the fun the Bendigo Multiple Births Association organised a family fun day out at the Kangaroo Flat Fire Station. Volunteers from the station were on hand and the children were able to get up close with real fire engines. For more information on the Bendigo Multiple Births Association feel free to give them a call on 0450 218 003. ■

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- Jo Barclay J & L Catering

the expert chef Grilled prawns with a tropical fruit salsa - Serves 6 Ingredients & directions 2tsp hot chili sauce 1tbs each light soy sauce and honey 1tsp J&L Catering seasoning mix 1tbs grated fresh ginger Seasonal fruit such as berries or poached apricots, are just perfect with this cake. Remember to dollop the light cream cheese and yoghurt with the hint of Big Hill Vineyard Botrytis.

2tbs chopped coriander 2 garlic cloves, crushed ¼ cup (60ml) lime juice, plus 3 small limes cut into thin wedges 24 green prawns, peeled (tails intact) 12 soaked bamboo skewers Steamed jasmine rice, to serve

Tropical fruit salsa 1 mango, flesh finely chopped 1 avocado or cucumber, finely chopped ½ small red papaya 1 long red chili, deseeded, finely chopped 1tbs each fish sauce and lime juice Combine sauces, honey, ginger, coriander, garlic, seasoning mix and juice. Toss with prawns and chill for 30 minutes. Combine salsa ingredients in another bowl and chill until needed. Thread prawns onto skewers, alternating with lime wedges. Heat a char-grill pan or barbecue on medium–high. Cook prawns for one to two minutes each side until just cooked and lightly charred. Serve with salsa and rice.

Pistachio cake - Serves 6-8 Ingredients & directions 1 cup shelled unsalted pistachios. (Plus 1tbs extra slivered pistachios to decorate) 6 eggs, separated 1 cup (220g) caster sugar ¾ cup (195g) plain yoghurt ½ cup (125ml) canola oil 1 cup (150g) plain flour, sifted 1 tsp baking powder, sifted Photographer: David Field

Icing sugar, to dust Seasonal fruit to serve

Cream cheese, yoghurt and botrytis crème

Preheat the oven to 180C (not fan-forced). Butter a 26cm spring-form cake pan, then dust with flour. Finely grind the pistachios in a food processor. Place the egg yolks in a bowl with half the sugar and beat with electric beaters until pale and very thick. Mix in the yoghurt and oil and then fold in the ground pistachios, flour, baking powder and a pinch of salt. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites with electric beaters until soft peaks form, then add the remaining caster sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. Gently fold half the egg whites through the pistachio mixture and then fold through the other half. Pour into the prepared pan, sprinkle with the extra slivered pistachios and bake for 40 minutes. Allow to cool in pan for 15 minutes.

250g light cream cheese

Turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with icing sugar, slice and serve with seasonal fruit and Botrytis crème.

½ cup plain yoghurt

Botrytis Crème

¼ cup Big Hill Vineyard Botrytis

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“all normal people love meat…you don’t win friends with salad.” – homer simpson

Summer time is here and we’re road testing some of Bendigo’s best butchers to see who can role out the best BBQ pack for just $20. - Hayden McDonnell When comparing what’s on offer, it’s a high ‘steaks’ game especially when it comes to getting a competitive advantage in town. One thing I have learnt about our butchers is they’re always up for a chat. During my journey I found the butchers know a little bit of everything; the footy or cricket, the local bowls tournament, some of them even shared their opinion on the global financial crisis. The butcher is fast rivalling the publican in the knowledge race, but of course it’s their passion for food that’s on top of the conversation ladder.

Strath Hill Meats Mix it up a little Of all five shops, Strath Hill was the pick of the bunch. Choosing $20 of house specials was an easy task for the young apprentice behind the jump who provided plenty of variety. The chicken and cheese sausages were just one of the highlights, along with some fantastic BBQ steaks and flavoured rissoles. The marinated chicken drummies proved a real winner and were picked off the hotplate. This husband and wife butcher team offer flavour galore and are right next door to Zac, reef and beef, what a winner! TIP: Sausage fans must give the chicken snags a run.

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The name says it all Brett has been serving it up to the loyal Eaglehawk community now for just on three years and is building up quite a reputable business. Famous for offering advice and cooking tips, he has a great range of different flavoured sausages and hamburgers, along with a wide selection of beef and chicken kebabs. We got all of the above and to round it out, we even got a few rashers of bacon. Hams and smallgoods are a specialty, all made on the premises. TIP: The flavoured kebabs are the go and are great with salads for summer. 82 High Street, Eaglehawk - (03) 5446 7655

Flora Hill Butcher Sausage heaven The ‘Sausage King’ has been slaying them for years out on Somerville St and his snags continue be a hit with Bendigo’s meat lovers. When I rang the king to ask for $20 of his best I was expecting a bit of variety even though I knew his snags were award winning. But such is their confidence out there at Flora Hill, I copped a $20 round of tomato and fetta snags and they did not disappoint, further enhancing the reputation. Whilst David is proud of his sausage variety, this butcher is also well-known for their award winning small goods and boneless hams (prefect alongside the BBQ fare). TIP: Never prick the snags whist on the grill, they’ll lose their flavouring. 15 Retreat Road, Flora Hill - (03) 5443 5682

Feed of Fish Meats on Mitchell

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A barbie feast a little outside the square

Zac at feed of fish has been providing fresh seafood to Bendigonians for nearly a year now. So when I threw him the task of putting something together for my $20, Zac had plenty of suggestions including a snapper on the barbie or just a bag of prawns freshly cooked or ‘bbq ready’. In the end we went for the fresh seafood platter to compliment our already purchased butcher meat. Cooked prawns, squid, and a raft of oysters (not my thing but it pleased a certain bendigo magazine editor-inchief who is a raving fan) was a nice way to start the road test.

When I waltzed into Meats on Mitchell it was quite surprising with what Daniel served up. For my ‘tomato’ I got a round of mini chicken roasts, some fresh mince which makes for some tasty homemade rissoles, and some BBQ steaks. He even threw in a couple of chicken kievs for good measure. Daniel tells me his favourite on the grill are the thick cut steaks and I was impressed he didn’t head towards the usual fare of snags and hamburgers. This friendly butcher gave me a variety of products and super value. TIP: Slice the chicken roasts in half for some top grilling on the BBQ. 159 Mitchell Street - (03) 5443 3168

TIP: The best time to get your fresh seafood is on a Wednesday or Thursday when deliveries arrive. Strath Hill Shopping Complex - (03) 5442 3118 Kangaroo Flat Market Centre - (03) 5447 9033 ■

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More than 4,000 people enjoyed a great day of harness racing action at Lord’s Raceway when the Bendigo Harness Racing Club hosted the 2008 Australasian Breeders Crown Finals. The Australasian Breeders Crown showcases the best two and three-year-old pacers and trotters in Australia and New Zealand. Talented local singers Kate De Araugo and Alana Conway sang the national anthems of Australia and New Zealand respectively. The event concluded with the taping of Sky Channel’s harness racing program, In The Gig, from the Bendigo Harness Racing Club’s Raceview Restaurant. For further information about the Australasian Breeders Crown go to www.breederscrown.com.au or contact the Bendigo Harness Racing Club on (03) 5449 3205. ■

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At the Bendigo we know that being a kid is serious work.

After all, you never know what will grow from the fun and games of youth.

That’s why we chose to help the committee of the Dr Harry Little Memorial Pre-School build a better playground for their kids.

There’s little doubt that the next generation of doctors, nurses, builders, sports stars, actors, community leaders and mums and dads will now let their imaginations run wild in the Centre’s remodelled garden and on new play equipment and performance spaces. And to our customers, who through their everyday banking ensure we can continue to support the local community – thank you. We can’t do it without you. Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited, The Bendigo Centre, Bendigo, VIC 3550. ABN 11 068 049 178. AFSL 237879. (S21163) (10/08)

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jo’s big (hill) vision J & L Catering has been managing the Big Hill Vineyard since January 2008. In 26 weeks, 26 weddings have been booked and that’s only the beginning. - Pam Harvey “You can see this beautiful view” Jo says, pointing out the café window to the expanse of lawn and vines below us. “With that as a background, there are lots of ways to enjoy this venue. We’ve got the café and the function room that look directly out over the vines. And we’ve got the gazebo and the big shed, so people can choose where they get married. Everywhere you go has this fantastic view. We could have families coming to have picnic lunches on the lawn. And maybe even summer movie nights in the big shed. Oh, I’ve got lots of things I’d like to try.” Big Hill Vineyard was originally planted by Edward Bissell in 1850 and was known as the Belvoir Park Estate. The then four-acre vineyard has now grown to almost 100 acres after Nick Cugura and Stuart Auld purchased more land in the late 90s.

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With 20 years of hospitality experience – and her business partner Les’s 25 years to add to that – Jo relishes the freedom that working at the Vineyard has given her. With the opportunity to develop the reputation of the well-known cellar door and function establishment, Jo has created a personalised service. J & L Catering has been catering for Bendigo for 12 years. Until Jo started at the Vineyard, she was at La Trobe University as well as doing many private catering jobs. Les caters for BRIT, and continues there today. “I had thought Jo was busy now, but she laughs,” says Les. “Life has slowed down since I started here. I have two days a week off, can you imagine! When I was at LaTrobe and catering for other functions, I’d get up at four in the morning, start cooking at five, and still be cleaning up at midnight. Then I’d be up again the next day, six or seven days a week. On the first day I had off when I started working here I didn’t know what to do. It’s okay,” she says when I start to look worried. “I’ve worked it out now. I even do a bit of housework.”

Seventy percent of the functions at Big Hill Vineyard are weddings. There are two main areas people like to use; a gazebo surrounded by white roses and lush lawn, or the converted hay shed with its extended grass area leading to the vines. Jo remarks; “If someone has hired a limousine or a classic car for their wedding, why not drive it in to the wedding area, where it can be seen by everyone? If people want a more romantic wedding, they often choose the gazebo and guests can stand on the balcony if they like so the intimate feel of this area is not lost – you get a layered look,” the highlight of this look being the sweeping vines of course. When Jo rattles off the events that have been held at Big Hill Vineyard, the range is huge. “We’ve had birthdays with jumping castles to keep the kids happy, office functions, Christmas parties, and a class car convention. Can you imagine this area,” she sweeps the grassy scene in front of her, “covered in 260 classic cars? Beautiful.” With a clear blue sky above us, dotted with wheeling white birds, I can imagine Big Hill Vineyard is a very easy place in which to relax. The café and cellar door are open five days a week from Wednesday through to Sunday 10.00am to 5.00pm so you don’t have to attend a big function to enjoy the atmosphere. There is seating inside and on the balcony and wherever you sit the sweeping valley is always below. The vineyard produces up to 3,000 cases of wine on site from estate grown fruit and praises for such have not been scarce. The Age Epicure and James Halliday and alike are amongst those willing to recommend the food and wine available at the vineyard which is home to five acres of Shiraz grapes and two and half acres each of Cabernet and Merlot varieties. Jo’s ability to visualise the potential of the vineyard started when she attended a wedding in Sydney. “We had to park on the street ➤ 77

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vision australia celebrity art show Local ‘celebrities’ showcased their artistic prowess in October at the town hall. The annual event, raises much-needed funds for Vision Australia and its radion station, 88.7FM. Raising over $11,000 in one evening was a fantastic task - and a big well done to Robert Cook of Challenges Accepted. The team from bendigo magazine tried their hardest to bid on a winning painting...but we couldn’t afford it! A great night was had by all...and there is certainly some fantastic talent stemming from the most unlikely sources. For more information about Vision Australian, visit www.visionaustralia.org.au ■

and walk down this disgusting laneway which led to a gate. I remember thinking, fancy making your guests walk down such a dirty area! I was quite astonished. But when we got to the gate and pushed it open, I realised that the venue looked out over the Sydney Harbour. It was spectacular.” Jo pauses to look down the valley. “When I first saw this place, it reminded me of that experience. You drive in the back here and when you come through the café and out on the balcony, there it is. Gorgeous. Especially with the great blue sky above you.” We do a walk around the gardens and, even though it’s a quiet Friday, it’s very easy to imagine hundreds of laughing guests and a glamorous bride and groom standing around on the lawns, glasses in hand. And maybe behind them, 260 classic cars. A vision splendid, indeed. Big Hill Vineyard - Cnr Calder Highway and Belvoir Park Road Bendigo. (03) 5435 3366 jo@jlcatering.com.au ■

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Simonds Homes Bendigo recently celebrated the opening of two new display homes at McIvor Forest Estate in Junortoun. Past and present home builders, Construction Crew, Staff and Bendigo Real Estate personalities attended the event which allowed guests to walk through and view the gorgeous new display homes. You can visit the new display centre at Lanark Drive in the McIvor Forest Estate Junortoun. Simonds can also be called on (03) 5443 3344 for further information. ■

“You should have a crack at some quinoa. It’s gluten free and has a nice crunch and some quirky curly bits when cooked. Great in salads or instead of cous cous.” Name: Dazza Fave Thing: Quinoa

“I grew up in Colbinabbin 45 mins away and we’ve just got in some roasted tomatoes from there that are to die for, give them a go!” Name: Nic Fave Thing: OvenRoasted Tomatoes

“Even though mum’s a great cooker, we love the white one from the freezer.” (Mum adds: that’s what they call the chicken, leek and mushroom casserole).

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what to sip with seafood It is now the time of the year for bright, warming sunshine, floral notes on the breeze, bursting buds and blooming blossoms. It is also the time for delicious seafood, preferably enjoyed alfresco, and the right choice of wine to make the experience complete. As with all food and wine matches some may be good but some are great! Greatness can be achieved by selecting the right wine to compliment the style and type of food being served. Lighter, refreshing wines with seafood on hot summer days will be better received than big, alcoholic and tannic wines and certainly leave us feeling better the next day. It’s not rocket science when choosing wine and food matches so try and keep it simple. As a general rule of thumb the lighter varieties such as Riesling or those amazingly popular Sauvignon Blancs go with lighter types of seafood, such as a delicate white fleshed reef fish like Rockling or Coral Trout. As the texture and flavor of the seafood increases so too should the texture and weight of the wine. At the far end of the spectrum we could be looking at something like Salmon or Tuna with a full bodied Chardonnay or Pinot Gris for example. Other points to consider then are the sauces or dressing used and the other garnish in the dish. An example might be anything with an emulsion sauce, such as hollandaise, might require a wine with a little more natural acidity in it to clean and revitalise the palate. Once all of these points are considered and you want to take it to the next level, and this is where the role of the Sommelier comes in handy, some of the finer points or secondary flavor characteristics can be considered to enhance the experience further. But stop me there because that’s a whole different story! Some of our favorites available from Wine Bank on View are as follows:

- Paul Moran Somellier The Bridge Bendigo

Budget 2008 Nuggetty Vineyard Semillon. Glass $7.00 Bottle $17.00 Clear and bright in color, light yellow with a slight green hue; this wine has citric aromas on the nose with lemon zest and herbaceous, grassy notes. Underlying spice and some richer almost honeyed/beeswax hints. Fresh and energetic palate that has a degree of richness and texture coming from a proportion of the wine having been barrel fermented. The relatively low alcohol of 12.5 percent allows the available natural acidity to shine and provide drive on the palate. This style of wine has finesse but with plenty of intensity and drive and would be well suited to a variety of seafood. I would suggest that with such an iconic Australian variety and style you could not go past another Aussie icon or classic such as fish n’ chips. Beer battered flake with chunky hand cut chips and a shaved red onion and rocket salad with a balsamic dressing.

Middle of the Road 2007 Shelmerdine Riesling. Heathcote, Victoria. Glass $8.00 Bottle $24.00 Floral notes of apple blossom and citrus prevail on the nose. The palate is rich and textural with 14 percent alcohol contributing to this. Minerality adding complexity and acidity is firm checking a small degree of sweetness running through to a fresh and clean finish. A lighter textured fish dish with some Asian spices or chili would be a great match for this wine with the texture and richness providing relief from any heat in the spice. Something like a Rockling fillet panfried with fennel and fried shallot salad with Asian spices and chili.

Bling Non-Vintage Moet and Chandon Brut Imperial. Champagne, France. Glass $15.50 Bottle $75.00 What can we say here? One of the greatest wines known to man... and woman! And at the end of the day there is no better match than freshly shucked oysters and French Champagne. No person should die without having a fair share of it. Fresh Tasmanian oysters or opened to order and a glass of Moet. One of the most popular Champagne houses worldwide, Moet has a delicate and vibrant mousse with yeasty and toasty brioche notes. Honeyed and citric characters prevail and provide freshness and relief. A mouthful of Champagne and another oyster and yet another and where does it stop?

Local 2006 Curly Flat Chardonnay. Macedon, Victoria. Glass $13.50 Bottle $44.00 Victorian Chardonnay doesn’t get much better than this. Focused and complex, tightly wound and textural, we are definitely moving into the big guns with this baby. This wine has citric and stone-fruit characters of nectarine and white peach on the nose and palate. Toasty but well integrated oak compliment and add to the already complex structure with weight and texture. Clean and fresh acidity for the variety adds to the lasting finish. A step up in the weight here means a step up with the food also and there would be nothing better for me than a Niçiose salad topped with a lightly seared fillet of tuna. The natural oiliness of the fish well matched to the richness and texture of the wine. Plenty of acidity would deal with the dressing of the dish and compliment the many flavours. Paul Moran, owner of The Bridge Bendigo and Café Au Lait is a qualified Sommelier. For more information on how he can help you with wine selection, please contact him at The Bridge Bendigo on (03 5443 7811. All of the wines listed for summer are available from Wine Bank on View, for more information, give them a call on (03) 5444 4655. ■ 80

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stylish bendigo summer It’s Friday evening in January. You fancy a relaxing time with friends, in stylish surroundings. A glass of wine. Canapes. A touch of self-indulgence and luxury, with live music. A whiff of celebrity. Then off to a quiet dinner having had your cultural entrée. - James Walker The team at the Bendigo Art Gallery have trumped the rest of the Australian arts community as the exclusive venue for The Golden Age of Couture: Paris and London 1947-57. This exhibition, staged at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London between September 2007 and January this year, commemorates the 60th anniversary of the New Look. It showcases the world of couture as it revived following the shortages and rationing of World War II. The exhibition will consist of more than 100 dresses, fashion icons, from the houses of Christian Dior, Cristobal Balenciaga, Hubert de Givenchy and more. Some of these dresses and designers are associated with celebrities, for example, Jacqueline Kennedy, movie stars, Audrey and Katherine Hepburn and British and European royalty such as Queen Elizabeth, Princess Margaret and Princess Grace, The exhibition will also include audio and visual material, textiles and archival items. There will be movie presentations, activities for students and guest speakers. Leanne Fitzgibbon, senior curator at the gallery explains; “Paris and London are coming to Bendigo. For locals, this will be an international show, but right on their doorstep… Being able to see an exhibition of this calibre is a fantastic opportunity.” Leanne expects a broad range of people will find the exhibition appealing. There is major interest in the fashion aspects, the superlative style and exquisite workmanship displayed in the garments themselves. There is a lot of interest in the history of the period, the recovery not only of the haute couture from the shortages and deprivation of the war years, but of fashion generally. At this time, Australia saw the beginning of what was later called “the long boom”, those years of sustained prosperity.

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This exhibition is also being mounted with the active cooperation of the City of Greater Bendigo and this multi-layered production has benefits across a range of areas. Leanne maintains that the arts are a clever investment, as visitors coming to Bendigo for the exhibition stay overnight, go to dinner or lunch and maybe even go shopping. “There are many cultural tourists out there with money to spend. So, we’re hoping that this exhibition will be a success for the city, as well as the Gallery,” Leanne says. ➤ Evening dress by Pierre Balmain. Printed silk, 1957 Photo Pottier Copyrights L’OFFICIEL 1957

Sue McClure, Coordinator of Fashion at the Bendigo Regional Institute of TAFE, is very enthusiastic about the Gallery’s summer offering. “That a local gallery can have something of this magnitude is unbelievably incredible. For anyone who loves fashion or Dior or Balenciaga, this is the crème de la crème.” She says. Sue explained Bendigo has quite a tradition in clothing manufacturing, having had at one time, Stafford Ellinson, Argus and John Brown. Sue and her students are also assisting with the set up of the exhibition and as guides for visitors. Over the next 10 years, Dior set the standard for haute couture. Then too soon he passed away and he was greatly mourned, not least because fashion had lost its leader and biggest inspiration. Typically, the late master had provided for the situation, naming Yves Saint Laurent as his successor at Dior. The editor of French Vogue had recommended Laurent to the master in 1955. In Dior’s 10 short years, he set the trends for haute couture and the fashion industry, trends that are still influential today. As well, he established the industry’s business model, which is still followed. Sue McClure describes the New Look this way; “It was the nipped-in waist, emphasising the female form, sculptured bodices and beautiful full skirts. The quality of workmanship was superior but it was a breath of fresh air coming out of all that wartime deprivation. The New Look created everything women wanted to feel about themselves, feminine, shapely and appealing to the opposite sex.” Sue speaks about the Golden Age with enthusiasm. Her eyes seem to become a little unfocused. She smiles a little. Is she still in this classroom, with its piles of fashion magazines and displays of patterns on the pin boards? Or is she seeing dresses in display cases, in ABOVE: Evening shoes by Roger Vivier for Dior. Embroidered silk and sequins, late 1950s. Given by Gloria Guinness, V&A: T.149-1974 © V&A Images /Victoria and Albert Museum RIGHT: Evening dress by Jean Desses. Silk chiffon, 1953. V&A: T.105-1982 © V&A Images /Victoria and Albert Museum 84

sumptuous colours and exquisite style? She says she will be going to see the exhibition a number of times during its time here. The connection between the haute couture designers and various celebrities and royalty has already been mentioned. Sue McClure comments; “The fashion designers were smart, so they wanted to design for the leading people of the day. And if they got people like the Hepburns and Jacqui Kennedy and so on, it’s a walking advertisement for their product.” Designers in this exhibition made clothes for actresses such as Audrey Hepburn in Funny Face and Leslie Caron. They even made an impression at the Academy Awards. The Bendigo Art Gallery sees it as its mission to bring high calibre exhibitions to its public. It aims to bring at least one of international standing per year. They gallery saw the Victoria and Albert had the Golden Age and commenced negotiations to bring it here. The process took two years. The fact the gallery has an established reputation for these exhibitions makes it easier and brings great credit on its professionalism. “As a regional gallery, we like to think we’re leading the way,” Leanne Fitzgibbon said. The Golden Age will also help boost the profile of Bendigo. Leanne believes the exhibition will have a number of highlights. “The chance to see some of the exquisite details of the period and the chance to see them up close. The feeling of being immersed in the exhibition. It will be a beautiful exhibition to walk throughs” Leanne comments. There will be programs available and a catalogue, as well as merchandise from the V & A. The show will have a natural flow, which will take you from one section to another. It will be in the white spaces of the gallery. The recommendation then is to be sure to see this program of events, both the offering from the V & A and the concurrent ones, including the films. You might like to take the suggestion contained at the head of this article and go to one of the special late Friday evening openings in January. You might like to emulate Sue McClure and haunt the show. Many people will come from interstate and overseas. If you take up this invitation, you are in for a real treat. Bon Appetit. The Golden Age of Couture will run at the Bendigo Art Gallery from December 7, 2008 to March 22, 2009. For more information visit www.bendigoartgallery.com.au or call (03) 5434 6088. ■

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under our inner-city canopy No other Bendigo landmark is battling the rigours of drought and the threat of climate change like the iconic Rosalind Park. But then, no other landmark is a living breathing ecosystem so essential to the wellbeing of our city.

It is only through the constant efforts of a dedicated team of gardeners and horticulturalists that the park is kept from reverting to an ‘area that had been dug over by miners’.

laid out and in many ways Rosalind Park mirrors the Fitzroy Gardens and the Treasury Gardens in Melbourne. The Bendigo Creek was straightened and the ornate caste iron bridges were built in 1883.

In 1852, the area known as Rosalind Park was designated a government camp to serve the gold rush. Nine years later the camp land of 66 acres was officially handed over to the Borough Council of Sandhurst as a recreational reserve. Land for schools and a gaol were taken out of the reserve in 1853 and a year later a Supreme Courthouse and gaol were constructed.

Rosalind Park is quite special in terms of the composition of its trees. As well as Elm and Canary Island Pine avenues, it has many individual outstanding trees. In pride of place at the View Street entrance stands a spectacular Bunya Bunya pine which is an Australian native from Queensland. There is also a Hoop pine from Queensland, Cedar from the Himalayas and a rare Yellowood tree from South Africa. Rightly referred to as “assets” these trees form an impressive collection which relates to the period of the establishment of the gardens.

When the first official gardener was appointed in 1870 the site was a virtual dustbowl in summer and a muddy mess in winter. The Bendigo Creek had been almost destroyed during the diggings and with proposed government buildings planned for the site it was deemed ‘highly desirable to create a pleasant landscape environment’. From 1870 to 1872, the park was laid out much like we see it today. Blue gums and wattle trees were planted to stabilise the soil and elm and oak trees were planted at a later stage. It was all very formally

It has been a major struggle to preserve and maintain many of the trees during the 10-year drought. City of Greater Bendigo manager of Parks and Environment Mitch Kemp says; “To save our tree assets, we have tried every means available to us including damming the Bendigo Creek at the low-flow section for two seasons. It was a bit risky as the natural flow is a bit saline. But we judged it could be

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alright for a season or two, but not beyond that.” Over the last two years, at great expense water has been trucked in from Crusoe Reservoir at Kangaroo Flat. Areas beneath the large trees were aerated and water was poured in large volumes to different areas. Despite the best efforts, subsoil moisture levels got a bit low for some species and some of the deciduous trees and pines were lost. But for the most part, the oaks and the elms are coping reasonably well. It would be wrong to think that it was solely Melbourne fashions that influenced the creation and design of the park. Gold baron George Lansell on visits to Italy was inspired by the cascades at Villa Lante and other Italian gardens and sought to create a similar water feature at Rosalind Park in the 1880s. Sadly at the time of writing, the feature is under repair, needing some restoration work after being damaged by vandals. Mitch Kemp says; “We are seeking permission to use Class A recycled water to rejuvenate the cascades. We have used this water with great success to keep the fernery alive and thriving during the worst of the drought”.

Brendan Beale, council team leader intensive horticulture, together with a crew of three males and two females, ensures the gardens are maintained in tip-top condition. “With 2000 students from BSSC constantly using the park as their recreation area, it is not easy to maintain good grass cover,” he says with a resigned smile. But he is pleased with the establishment of a new Camp Hill forms an adventure playground that has attracted more people to use the park since it has been opened to the public. More easily preserved and maintained is the conservatory where the floral displays are changed at least three times a year with plants from the council’s nursery at Golden Square. Towering over the park is a poppet head with a 20-metre high viewing platform; a symbolic reminder of the city’s mining history. Rosalind Park was added to the Victorian Heritage Register in 2000 in recognition of the importance of its plants and trees in providing a beautiful living oasis down the years in the heart of a growing city. ■

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At what point in your life did you decide you wanted to be an author? I have wanted to be an author for as long as I could read. Certainly the two seem to go hand in hand for most. I have always been a great reader and remember getting the book catalogues at primary school, bringing them home and pouring over them. Actually being allowed to order one every blue moon was like heaven. Yep, I was cool. When I decided to do something about my childhood goal I was standing on a step, leaning into the jewellers shop window where I worked, rearranging tiny little price tags for the umpteenth time that day. I couldn’t go on doing that for the rest of my life, so I enrolled in a writing course.

You are one of the lucky ones who get to write for a living. How did you manage that? Is it all it’s cracked up to be? It was hard work, self-belief, and a lot of door knocking that got me to where I am. Plus, I must also credit the string of editors who have said “yes”, especially Daryl McClure. Working as a writer is a challenging, relentless, rewarding job and while it seems romantic, it can also be pretty draining. And when you’ve only got your own thoughts to fall back on, there’s nowhere to hide...That alone gives you great insight into your inner self.

When you’re working on a project, what does an average day involve? A bit of pacing and procrastination, countless cups of tea and a few thousand words. If I’m at work, there’s also a lot of phone conversations, emailing back and forth and my favourite; a trip out of the office to interview whoever I choose to write my feature article on. Where else do you get to have an in depth, meaningful conversation with a stranger? It is a great privilege to be trusted with other people’s stories.

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Are your characters based on people you know, or are they fictional? I write about real life, real people and the unreal things that happen when the two collide. For the purposes of my book and column, the main character is myself, but it’s a tightly edited me. It’s the me I’d like to think people would see if they were to look past the awkwardness, the shyness and Target brand clothing. My friends and family also crop up regularly in my writing. No one’s safe. I hope and do believe they see this as an act of love and respect for them.

How widely have your stories been distributed? In hard copy, across central Victoria. As words, across the world. Thanks be to the web.

What’s your latest project? When the moon shines bright and the house is in slumber, I’m shutting myself behind closed doors to see if I have a novel in me.

Who are your inspirations? Are there any local authors you find inspiring? Columnist and chick lit author Maggie Alderson is someone I follow very closely. I have all of her books and am proud to say she also has mine on her shelf! Locally, I admire children’s author Glenda Millard, whose pure heart seems to guide her stories. There should be more of it. And then there’s Lorraine Marwood and John Holton ... really, anyone who is putting words where their mouth is gets my attention.

What advice would you give to aspiring authors in the region? Read. Read good writing, read bad writing and learn to identify the difference between the two. And don’t be too hard on yourself to begin with. I read some of the stuff I wrote 10 years ago, 10 minutes ago even, and I cringe. If you work hard, there is great hope. And most importantly, write what’s in your heart, what you really want to say, rather than what you believe others want to read. As in life, honesty will win every time. ■ 91

for art’s sake

vine art Even supposing art could be characterised like wine, Pamela Vine’s work would still defy the palate. - Sarah Harris

Colours swirl. A pink grevillea is captured with exacting detail in a finely wrought botanical drawing that wilts to wallflower as the eyes move to a mixed media montage and the dark, choking pall suspended where the Twin Towers once stood. From butterfly wings to blunt trauma, the artist is unapologetic for her visual punch and any black eyes.

Pamela’s own belief this is a “gift” supported by the fact that she has had no formal artistic training. Her parents - in spite of their early encouragement of her drawing - determined she should become a teacher. Perversely, her sister who, as a child “could not draw for nuts”, ended up being sent to technical college and studyied graphics to become a successful commercial artist.

“I could not cope with September 11,” Pamela Vine says. “It really upset me seeing those images on television night after night and feeling sad for all those people. I used my old photographs and sliced them up and created the Twin Towers crashing down. It was something I did just for myself. It was cathartic, I suppose.”

“I have struggled all my life with this bit about not being taught,” Pamela admits. ‘’I always wanted to be taught and I wasn’t taught and that frustrated me all my life. I’m 63 now and I still want to be taught.”

At 63, Pamela is enjoying an Indian summer of interest in her skills as an artist and photographer. With her children grown and the reputation of the family’s Mandurang Valley Wines business cemented, she can spend a little more time developing the talent which first became evident when she was a small child. “Ever since I can remember I have drawn,’’ she says. “From the time I was about five my parents would let me sit up late and draw guests who were there for dinner and I would give them to people as they left.” Pamela still has many of the illustrations she did as a child. Flicking through the extraordinary back-catalogue there are drawings of a young Robert Menzies, Elvis, her sister, the neighbour’s cat - anyone or thing who figured, however remotely, in the landscape of her life at that time. And, while many artists would find their juvenilia embarrassing, the young Pamela’s eye was remarkably true. “I probably should have been a forger because I can copy anything,” she laughs. “I have a sort of photographic visual memory,” but, she stresses, “I have never abused it.” Her husband Wes agrees her visual recall is acute. “She has an amazing capacity to recall images,” he says. “I think she would be a very good courtroom artist. I am amazed, particularly in watercolour, how quickly she can get people down on paper.”

This lack of instruction even extends to photography for which she has won several prizes and been hung in the Bendigo Art Gallery. “I know nothing about cameras,” she cheerfully admits. “I have broken so many cameras. Wes gives me a new one almost every year. I really do take wonderful photographs, but it is not me. I might put a camera on top of a rubbish bin and hold the shutter down because in my mind I see a fountain of light. It is my mind’s eye taking them.” Feeling no constraints of style nor fettered by accepted wisdom, Pamela flits from pastel to oil, film to wool and back to gouache. She does not even have a studio, free-ranging between an easel with a half-finished golden daub of wattle in one room and smudge of a sketch in the next. Always in her handbag is a mini tin of paints with which she is just as likely to use to illustrate breakfast in her travel diaries as describe it in words. “I guess I paint the way I feel,” she says. “I certainly don’t paint to sell. And, if I do sell, I want to know it has gone to a good home.” Some of Pamela’s work will soon be going overseas to adorn a new wine centre in Xuyi, in China’s Jiangsu Province. But, before that the artist herself jets off to Italy for a watercolour workshop in Tuscany. “I am so excited,” she says, “I will be able to paint night and day.” And, for Pamela, that is just divine. ■

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maggie jackson Beginning her musical career alongside her parents and 12 siblings at the age of 13 in The O’dowd Family Showband, Maggie Jackson has spent a good part of the last half century performing, recording or writing music. - Steev Cowled Producing three albums, one that made an appearance in the top 40, Maggie performed with her family all around Australia for 35 years before venturing out as a solo artist. Since then Maggie has continued to wow the audiences fronting bands or performing as a solo act, both of which she has done and continues to do at corporate functions, showcase performances and special family occasions. “There is nothing like singing with a sound behind you – great backing, good arrangements. I have had the opportunity and still do. I feel like I can fly. On the other hand, when you are solo you have much more control of the tiny moments of the gig. It is very intimate with the audience. You play very much in tune with the voice,” Maggie said in relation to the difference in performing solo. It is not just Maggie’s live performances that have delivered her soft, melodic talents to the ears, and songs to the hearts of her listeners. Since 1991 Maggie has recorded six CDs the most recent, Blissful Interludes, was released on July 18th this year. Each album influenced and derived from different parts of her life. Each one encapsulates different vibes, displaying Maggie’s ability to compose and execute skill in a spectrum of music styles including contemporary, jazz, classical and Irish folk. Some songs take a distinct tone whilst others merge the styles to create a symphonic unison between them. “My music is music for the soul. My love of Jazz and its ability to ease and slide, to awaken the senses or contemporary music with a great lyric or melody, classical that I can improvise with a touch of jazz or Celtic music that will move or just be lots of fun. Yes food for the soul, what I feel the room needs, something that will bring some kind of joy and touch the audience.” Although her first CD was produced in Melbourne, the following five opuses (two of which have made ABC’s CD of the week) were given birth to in Castlemaine, a place where she still continues to produce her material, perform regularly and also runs a bed and breakfast; a mud brick and stone cottage, close to the forest, thriving with wildlife. Maggie used to use the cottage for a place to write but decided that it was too nice to go unshared. “Although this might sound silly, I wanted to share it. I wanted somewhere people could come and relax, no spas and things, but a cosy open fire, lots of books, a deep warm bath and cosy surroundings, lots of good food and a chance to shake off their cares. We have met wonderful people. I love to see their faces when they leave. They look so different. Amazing what a change of pace can do.

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Maggie’s performances have not only seen her aspire to her dreams of becoming a recognised musician, but opened up avenues within themselves for her to build upon her other dreams. When artist Catherine Tate used a piece entitled Catherine, written by Maggie for the opening of Tate’s exhibition, a collaborative alliance was formed. The product of this alliance will hopefully soon be seen by eager punters as Maggie takes her new written piece, completed by the illustrations of Catherine Tate, to the publishers. That’s right, if running a bed and breakfast whilst also performing to all types of audiences and recording albums isn’t enough, Maggie is also a budding author of literature. “Castlemaine has an openness about it that attracts musicians and writers from everywhere. I believe living in this beautiful place has awakened my spirit, broken down barriers of what I thought I could do in music and what is now possible. It has allowed me to explore paths that I probably would not have done if I was still in Melbourne. I feel that my desire to write for film can be fulfilled. I have been writing books, one that is soon to be presented for publication, perhaps the beginning of next year. Coming to central Victoria has been one of the best decisions of my life; the warmth of the audience, the people in the street, the kindest of everyone. Our family and children love living at Woodbrook. This place is the rock for all of us.” ■

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the lansell legacy Let’s be honest Fortuna Villa is an ugly building – but it’s the biggest and the best and the most beautifully ugly building in Bendigo. - Geoff Hocking Don’t get me wrong I have a soft spot for Lansell’s architectural monument to eclectic bad taste. I grew up a stone’s throw from his front door. You could sit on my mother’s back-yard dunny with the door open and see Lansell’s palm trees swaying in the breeze. Years after it was handed over to the Army Survey Regiment you could hear the ‘reveille’ in the morning, not quite the changing of the guards at Buckingham Palace, but they did make quite a lot of noise. My grandfather went to school with young George Victor; occasionally they made the journey along Chum Street together, up to Specy Hill. Grandpa walked while George travelled by pony trap. It didn’t bother either of them, this obvious display of privilege, or difference in fortune, because young George knew that he was just the same as the other boys, just a hell of a lot richer, and my grandfather couldn’t care less. Both boys came from the same emigrant stock, whose families had abandoned their homes to find a better one in the colonies. The homes both built for themselves are still there; one is enormous, and the cause of much angst in the city, the other a modest little miner’s cottage also in need of love and attention that doesn’t bother anyone.

ABOVE: George Lansell and his wife at home in Fortuna. LEFT: Geoff’s mum on her wedding day, with ‘that’ Fortuna lily. BELOW: The family architecture of the ornate Fortuna roof.

My grandfather and his mates used to climb across from the great sand-dump on the south-side of Chum Street into Fortuna along the flume that crossed the road. They sailed themselves back out again. The flume has long gone, and the sand-dumps where I, like my grandfather before me, also played as a kid gradually carted away. On my mother’s wedding day my father snuck into Fortuna and watched while two of his army mates dived into Lansell’s ornamental lake and plucked a water lily for her corsage. On my mother’s Chum Street mantelpiece she still has a picture of herself in her wedding dress, taken on Boxing day 1943, holding the ‘Fortuna Lily’ in her hands. I learnt about the process of colour-separation for printing at Fortuna. On open days, or maybe it was a visit with a YMCA leadership group, when we were shown around the Army print shop. I remain incredulous at the sheer size of the plate camera they operated at Fortuna; it had a bellows that stretched for about 30-feet [10 metres] and made enormous film negatives for the maps they produced there for the Army. The print shop also seemed to me to be gigantic: great big thumping litho machines, dark and mysterious film processing and colour laboratories, Fortuna was a state-of-the-art facility, there at the leading edge of what it did in Chum Street and I loved it. I knew men who worked there. Tommy Chisholm was there from the end of the war until his retirement; and Eddie Esposito (his wife’s family had built the Goldmines Hotel on the northern edge of Lansell’s property during the great days of the goldrush). Both men had been in the 38th Battalion with my dad, as had George Victor Lansell, who had been commissioned captain in the 38th in 1916, rising to Lieutenant-Colonel in 1927 and after retirement had worked to raise a Volunteer Defence Corps in north-west Victoria in the early days of World War II. Sir George Victor Lansell served the men of his beloved 38th for many years after the war as president of the Bendigo branch of the RSL. I remember Sir George coming into the YMCA when I was little kid in my white shorts and white t-shirt with its red triangle sewn on the front. Sir George was a very nice man. He was gentle, shy even, interested in everyone and remembered his boyhood days in Chum Street. Checking his biography I learn that he brought the Hanro Knitting Mills to Bendigo, had interests in the Advertiser, and the Bendigo Art Gallery, among other things, which may explain how we as young YM boys had excursions to all of these places and I now thank him for it. I learnt how stockings were made, watched Clearads make blocks for the Addy and watched those great presses rumble on into the night. 106

My auntie worked as a cleaner up at Fortuna for years, after my paternal grandmother died, and she was freed from those apron strings. She strolled down Chum Street every day with her bag in her hand, around the front gates and under the wrought iron arch, to spend her days dusting the mantelpieces, mopping Lansell’s inlaid floors and polishing his great Italian marble baths. You see, I have a soft spot for Fortuna. I have known it all my life and I want the best for it. I reckon so much of the latter day building should be removed. We should be able to enjoy Lansell’s magnificent overblown architectural collage in all its pomp and grandeur. I reckon they should sell off the Booth Street side, build a string of terraced cottages and then flog the rest off to the Sultan of Brunei’s younger brother Prince Jefri – THEN, he spends unknowable millions on it, transforming it into a luxury hotel, spa resort, reception and convention centre, with coffee shops overlooking the lake and a small pleasure craft in which we could float casually by from which to gather water-lilies. Gentlefolk, dressed in livery, could welcome us at the front door and carry our portmanteau to our gloriously overdecorated rooms with sumptuous beds and deep marble baths filled with hot steaming water in which rose petals have been scattered. Now that would be living – Lansell-style! One of my past international students now works for Prince Jefri, should I give him a call? Afterthought: In 1969 I attended Technical Teacher’s College, which then was housed in Lansell’s city residence at Lansell Grove, Toorak. Now that’s a long way from Chum Street. ■

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Summertime will always be marked in Australian culture by bare skinned sun-kissed beauties, but this season we can certainly look forward to inviting some bolder colours into the picture. Pigment powders are a hot trend for this season. They can be used simply as an eye shadow or blended with a medium and used on the cheeks, lips, even nails. This season, yummy colours such as corals, pinks and all things fruit (ie. mango and peach etc) are big, but what’s even nicer to see are the statement colours, gold and silver are huge on the runways but even seemingly colder colours like navy, eggplant and bronze are being seen paired with a dust of shimmer for partying after the sun goes down. In the warmer weather, black is frequently too harsh for daytime, so one of the colours stepping in its place is bronze. To look polished but not overly made up, wear bronze-brown eyeliner along your lash lines and top it off with dark brown gloss mascara. Bronze and copper shades accented with a bit of shimmer work for all skin tones and to finish, avoid the dark lippies and try a lip gloss in a fresh, juicy hue like cherry, peach or watermelon. Come after hours, brighter, bolder hues are lighting up the night. A bold sweep of eyeliner in dark brown, charcoal, black, or deep navy. Navy is the strongest color of the summer. It looks great on just about everyone and it’s dramatic enough without being overdone. Gold shimmery shadows look and feel like the sun and goes great with any of the eyeliner colors. Use a little or use a lot, wear it just across your lids, as an eyeliner, or dust it out to the far corners of your eyes – either way gold is hot this summer. For the girls who love the smokey eye look, yes, you can use it this summer! Today’s smokey eye doesn’t always have to utilise charcoal or black eyes, colours like bronze, eggplant and navy are great for a dramatic look and when balancing with neutral lips and soft cheeks it’s defined enough for a look that’s classic yet modern at the same time. Shimmering bronzing powders are also great to add a luminescent, dewy look to your skin, sweep across your cheeks, forehead and decolletage to draw attention to your tan, but remember a little goes a long way. Now we’ve discussed how to look gorgeous this summer, how do we stay gorgeous? Water. This summer make sure you have your eight glasses a day, the quickest way to look older than your days is to become dehydrated. Your skin needs moisture inside and out so take the time to shop around and find a moisturiser that suits you and don’t forget the SPF, there are many moisturisers about that contain SPF and I cannot stress enough how essential it is for your daily routine.

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milan to maiden gully As I try to bridge the fashion gap between time spent devouring magazines from around the globe and walking past Gilles in the Hargreaves Mall, I am constantly intrigued by the way trends are re-worked for the High Street. - Esther McRae Each season we are offered a plethora of trends that somehow, the mainstream woman (or man) must decipher and make it work for them and their lifestyle. I do not doubt that many are positively frightened at branching out from their fashion staples – choosing to stay safe, much like what meat and two veg is to the culinary world. The desire to deviate may still be present, but often the confidence required is not. Somewhere along the road women have lost trust in their own ability to instigate a style or indeed embrace those offered to them. Whilst not all of us will be donning the latest runway looks that are more suited to Milan than Maiden Gully, why is it that so many of us aren’t willing to try new things? Perhaps it is because in the past you wrongly thought it was all or nothing, go boho or follow the Ms. Hilton look. Dress head-to-toe metallic or make sure you are identically dressed

to Kate Moss. No wonder the thought of embracing the floral trend seems like a bad idea, many may be reminiscent of Laura Ashley circa 1986 and that’s enough to put you off your fashion chops! It’s time to take baby steps. Baby steps that pull you from the fashion rut, that steer you towards choosing things you like and adding them to the styles you have brought with you through your fashion chronology. Coco Chanel once quoted, “Fashion fades; only style remains the same.” That’s the point exactly, to build a look and style that you are comfortable, confident and proud of and yes, this can include new ideas and trends that appear each season. Take a look at those for this summer and ways you can introduce them into your wardrobe.

Gladiator sandals Tulle Trelise Cooper (my favourite brand at the moment) has produced a range of tulle petticoats to wear underneath your 50s skirts and these are to die for! This trend goes hand in hand with the return to true vintage styles. A not-so-scary way to reintroduce the much-loved fave of five-year-old girls nation-wide, is to gather some tulle into a flower shape and brooch it down on your favourite t-shirt. (Photo courtesy of Trelise Cooper Summer Collection available at McCalmans (Queen Street)

Denim Denim makes a comeback into items other than jeans. A softer, vintage wash can work, with more feminine lines than we’ve seen before. Steer clear of structured, boxy items and go for more flowing lines. Add fresh clean nautical colours in your other pieces and classic is best. Enough is enough though, please, don’t wear more than one item at a time!

This is perhaps the biggest fad trend of the season and gladiator sandals are in most shops nationally. If they aren’t your thing choose sandals that borrow from the style without the typical look such as leather strappy styles. For those who can’t wait to jump on the gladiator bandwagon (or should I say chariot), get a pair of gladiator heels. You may not be wearing these in a few years time, but live for the moment! Ramiro flat strappy gladiator style sandal $49.95 from Novo (Bendigo Marketplace)

1950s skirts This look can go from day to debutante and a 50s skirt teamed with a wide belt draws attention to the waist. There are floral and bright options, but for those into the classics, black or block colours are equally on trend and it’s the silhouette that says it all. Choose flats for understated or heels for a more current look. (Photo courtesy of Trelise Cooper Summer Collection available at McCalmans (Queen Street)

Florals Florals, this season’s answer to the straight boho look has gone crazy. But, do you think florals are girly? Think not! Yes, I am in love with the vintage feminine styles and floral dresses that are every which way you look, but graphic, strong prints make for a gorgeous summer choice. There are hundreds of ways to wear a floral print. Try an artificial flower on a dress you love to update it or try printed accessories. (Photo courtesy of The Portmans Summer Collection available at Bendigo Marketplace)

Strong Colour Colour and pattern feature widely throughout most summer collections. Lois McBain of Adonia cosmetics often reminds me it is no more expensive to buy a colour that suits than to not. Find out what colours suit you and concentrate on these. If you’re scared of branching out, start with a splash of colour near the face in a scarf or piece of jewellery and work from there. There are also some party dresses around in blocks of strong colour perfect for summer. ■ 113

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a million dollars Around four years ago Paul Johns donated his kidney to his daughter Beccky, who had previously been on dialysis at home. Due to medical complications, the transplant was not as successful as they had hoped, so the least bendigo magazine could do was to give Beccky some pampering. Beccky is 15 years old, and a Year 10 student at Catholic College Bendigo. Like every 15 year old girl, the thought of being dressed up and fussed over is a welcome change, especially considering she may have to face dialysis again later this year. For a glam look, we went with movie style hair and makeup from the experts at Bendigo Beauty and Haircare and topped it off with a bling outfit to match.

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spring into summer Perhaps a change in look is in order this summer? The girls at Seven Deadly Sins have done just that! Seven Deadly Sins has created length, colour and beauty. And all in one morning! Chanel has had jet black hair for years, so the girls at Seven Deadly Sins refreshed her colour with a Matrix High Gloss and added a few lighter splices at the front to add a bit of interest. For extra length, Chanel chose A Grade European Clip in Wefts that are available at Seven Deadly Sins. Chanel also had the option of permanent Micro-Link Singles, but would like the option of having short or long hair depending on her mood. The clip in wefts will last Chanel two years and also come with a warranty. Seven Deadly Sins is currently the only salon in Bendigo that offer warranty and guarantee. Chanel was finished with Evo “Love Touch” to smooth over any fly-away ends along with Evo Helmet to firmly hold the look. Chanel then had her make up applied by Seven Deadly Sins’ highly qualified beauty therapist. To tie Chanel’s dark hair in, her eyes are deep and smokey, her skin bronzed and soft with a slight shimmer when the light falls across her face.

Hair & Makeup: Seven Deadly Sins

Photographer: David Field

Model: Chanel

For more information on this look, visit the girls at Seven Deadly Sins at 45 Bull Street Bendigo or give them a call on (03) 5442 7467. ■

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victory: history makers justice project day

bendigo retirement village open day

500 young people made a difference by giving back to the community.

The Bendigo Retirement Village opened its doors in October welcoming the community, prospective residents and their families to take a tour and get a glimpse of what retired life has to offer.

Justice Project Day was the practical session to a four-day youth conference run by Victory Church called, History Makers. Young people spent the day helping out at St. Laurence Crt Eaglehawk, Strath Haven and Golden Oaks, putting together pamper packs for women at EASE (Women’s Refuge); school packs for 300 orphaned children in Kolhapur India and Lusaka Zambia; food packs for families at California Gully Primary School and the biggest project being a makeover of the grounds at California Gully Primary School. The conference delegates came from all states of Australia. Victory’s goal is to see young people go back to their local communities, do similar projects and make a difference. For more information on History Makers visit www.historymakers.org.au ■

Since opening in early 1980s the village now has over 155 units, offering independent living with privacy, security and safety assured. The village has its own shop and post office, hairdressing salon, exercise classes, art classes, embroidery and choir group and if there’s something missing the village bus provides the trip into town. What more could you need to enjoy an active and healthy retired lifestyle? To enquire visit the village at 33 - 35 Mandurang Road, Spring Gully or call (Toll Free: 1800 013 451) or (03) 5442 3000. ■

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From left, Bridie wears George Dress $459 from Ultima (Williamson Street) and RMK Never Too Late heels $99.95 from McArthurs (Hargreaves Mall). Makayla wears George Dress $379 from Ultima (Williamson Street) and RMK Annika heels $99.95 from McArthurs (Hargreaves Mall). Tanika wears Sulu Dress $259 from Ultima (Williamson Street) and RMK Anika heels $99.95 McArthurs (Hargreaves Mall).

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Tara wears Tommy Hilfiger dress $299 from Ultima (Williamson Street) and Studio 56 Trio flats $65 from Kick (Bull Street). Todd Wears Ben Sherman shorts $85, Ben Sherman T-shirt $55 from Ultima (Williamson Street) and Onitsuka Tiger sneakers $180 from Kick (Bull Street).

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Todd wears Uber Stone shirt $110, Kromosome jeans $199, Eagle leather belt $59.95 all from Urban Corridor (Mitchell Street) and Slatters Ascot shoes $119.95 from McArthurs Shoes (Hargreaves Mall). Tara wears Dogstar Kozo dress $279.95 from Urban Corridor (Mitchell Street) and Zensu Belita sandals $109.95 from McArthurs Shoes (Hargreaves Mall). 127

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Tara wears sleeveless flower print satin mesh dress $129 from Jacqui E (Bendigo Marketplace) and shoes $69.95 from Novo (Bendigo Marketplace). Todd wears Tarocash Regiment Military shirt $89.95, Tarocash Munroe jeans $99.95 both from Tarocash (Bendigo Marketplace) and shoes $99.95 from Williams (Bendigo Marketplace).

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Tara wears vintage dress $58 and Mollini shoes $45 both from Vonica Vintage (View Street). Todd wears Oxford shirt $24 and pants POA as part of vintage suit from Vonica Vintage (View Street) and Julius Marlow Dale Shoes $139.95 from McArthurs Shoes (Hargreaves Mall). 130

Tara wears Sabatini White Honey dress $530.00 and shawl from McCalmans Boutique (Queen Street) and Sandler Bloom heels $119.95 from McArthurs Shoes (Hargreaves Mall). Models: Tara and Todd Photographer: David Field Makeup: Lois McBain at Adonia Cosmetics

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Morgan wears Palazzi snake print one piece $110 from Blush (Backhaus Arcade) pictured with Sheridan beach towel $59.95 from Myer Bendigo (Pall Mall).

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Morgan wears Seafolly Trapeze v-wire singlet $120 and hipster tie side pant $60 from Sportsco (Hargreaves Mall) pictured with Sheridan beach towel $59.95 from Myer Bendigo (Pall Mall).

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Morgan wears Moontide Latitude cami $110 and Moontide boyleg pant $34.95 both from Blush (Backhaus Arcade) pictured with Esprit beach towel $59.95 from Myer Bendigo (Pall Mall).

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Morgan wears Moontide Fusion cami $89 and Moontide Fusion pant $56 both from Blush (Backhaus Arcade) pictured with Sheridan Beach towel $59.95 from Myer Bendigo (Pall Mall).

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Morgan wears Seafolly Bandeau $85 and Ringside hipster pant $65 from Sportsco (Hargreaves Mall) pictured with Sheridan Beach towel $59.95 from Myer Bendigo (Pall Mall).

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Morgan wears Seafolly haulter bra $95 and Retro Pant with band $55 both from Sportsco (Hargreaves Mall) pictured with Esprit Beach towel $59.95 from Myer Bendigo (Pall Mall).

Model: Morgan Photographer: David Field Makeup: Lois McBain at Adonia Cosmetics Tan: Bendigo Beauty & Haircare

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mona lisa turns 10 years old To celebrate this huge milestone, owner Sheridan White held a cocktail party at Spa Eleven. Fashion institution Mona Lisa by Sheridan has now been around for 10 years, which is no mean feat in retail. Many gorgeous VIP devotees frocked up for the event, ate food by Wine Bank on View and were treated to a sneak peek in spring fashion. Mona Lisa stocks the largest collection of evening dresses in country Victoria and has some fabulous fashion for the summer party season. For more information on Mona Lisa by Sheridan or to become a VIP visit www.monalisa.com.au or call (03) 5443 9099. ■

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victorian education australasia 30th anniversary Video Education Australasia is one of the world’s leading educational resource producers. Founded in Castlemaine in 1978, the VEA now runs its head office in Bendigo. Past and present employees along with other integral contributors celebrated VEA’s 30th birthday at the Foundry Hotel in Bendigo in October. For more information about VEA please contact Ms Makenna Bryon (03) 5448 2400 makennab@vea.com.au ■

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oh brother These lads, Todd, Linton and Cory Jacobs, are about as cheeky as they come. We dressed the guys in bright, relaxed clothing which can take them from a back yard barbecue to hitting the town. A well fitting pair of jeans can go with anything and t-shirts have always been a guy’s best friend. Don’t be scared of pink or brash prints which add colour and interest to a basic outfit. A nice pair of light–coloured leather shoes keeps the outfit fresh and a chunky belt pulls it all together. For a different feel, try light coloured jeans and a white tee or add a waistcoat. Bootcut jeans are the most flattering and colour up top draws the eye to your face. Roll on summer and the parties that ensue!

FROM LEFT: Cory wears Superdry t-shirt $59.95, Superdry entry denim straight in light stonewash $169.95, Superdry groove stitch belt $69.95 all from Urban Corridor (Mitchell Street) and Urge Sly shoes $60 from Kick (Bull Street) Linton wears Paul Frank t-shirt $49.95, Dickies Check leather belt $44.00, Superdry entry denim straight in Antique darkwash $159.95 all from Urban Corridor (Mitchell Street) and Onitsuka Tiger sneakers $180 from Kick (Bull Street)

Models: Cory, Todd and Linton Photographer: David Field

Todd wears Paul Frank t-shirt $49.95, Superdry entry denim straight in light stonewash $169.95, Superdry Antique Union gunmetal belt $89.95 all from Urban Corridor (Mitchell Street) and Lacoste shoes $250 from Kick (Bull Street)

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a man’s word

deciphering women

- Ash McAuliffe

Most men will find women a little bit hard to understand... “Thanks for the newsflash, Captain Obvious!” I hear you all say. Women seem to have their own way of saying things without actually saying them. Understanding your lady is not always important because you’ll get the drift eventually, but in some cases you need to tread carefully, not just for the survival of your relationship… for your survival full-stop. After collation of some anecdotal evidence and a few of my own hard learned lessons, here’s a few translations for you blokes out there…

“Fine” Used to end an argument when a woman feels she is right and you need to shut up. Never use “fine” as regards to a woman’s looks - this will just begin such an argument.

”Go ahead” This is not permission, it’s a dare, which will result in a woman getting upset over “nothing” and result in her using “fine”.

“See if I care” See above. She does care, and will make you pay.

Loud sigh Made famous by Marge Simpson, this is not actually a word, but a non-verbal statement often misunderstood by men. A loud sigh means she thinks you are an idiot at that moment, and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here arguing with you over ”nothing”.

“Nothing” It means the opposite, and is a warning to be on your guard. It is used to describe the feeling a woman has when she wants to turn you inside out. It can spark an argument that will end with “fine”.

”Please do” Not a statement, but an offer, giving you the chance to come up with an excuse or reason you have for doing whatever it is that you have done. Tell the truth and you shouldn’t get a “That’s OK”.

Soft sigh Another kind of non-verbal statement. A soft sigh means that she is content. Your best bet is not to move or breathe, she will stay content.

”Thanks” A woman is thanking you. This will not happen very often so be prepared for it. Do not faint, just say “you’re welcome” in reply.

”Thanks a lot” Different from thanks. A woman says, “Thanks a lot” when she’s really angry with you. Do not say “you’re welcome” in reply.

”That’s OK” A highly dangerous statement. “That’s OK” means that she wants to think long and hard before paying you back for what you have done. These are just a few of the translations that we need to remember when conversing with our sweet-hearts. There are plenty more and I’m sure that new ones are invented every day, but the take–home message is that when your lady is in a less than happy mood, a level of intuition beyond most men is required in order to safely make it to the end of the conversation. When in doubt though, it always pays to follow the golden rule...If you’re wrong, admit it and say sorry. If she’s wrong, close your mouth. ■

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bamboo beauty Bamboo Beauty Lounge in Bath Lane is very excited to introduce the Guerlain range of fragrances and makeup to Bendigo. Created in 1828, Guerlain is the oldest French cosmetic house in activity and is now available exclusively at Bamboo Beauty Lounge. Guerlain is recognised for its high performance, innovative textures and colours as well as its luxuraious packaging. To celebrate, Bamboo recently held a Guerlain make up event, where make up expert and Guerlain representative Richard demonstrated the latest trends and as advised the ladies on the best products for their complexion over a few glasses of wine and canapes. Pop in and visit Bamboo Beauty Lounge’s trained, friendly and professional beauty consultants who will provide expert advice and help you choose the right Guerlain products. Pamper yourself at Bamboo Beauty Lounge, located at 31 Bath Lane Bendigo or can be contacted on (03) 5443 5700. ■

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The Bendigo Bombers recently held their 2008 annual auction and presentation night at the Poyser Motors Showroom in Epsom. Guest speakers on the night included Collingwood legend Tony Shaw and Footscray/Fitzroy legend Doug Hawkins, with music provided by Min and the Collin Band. The night was the football club’s major fundraiser for the year and also provided an opportunity for sponsors, supporters & players to catch up and have a fun filled night of entertainment. ■

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will sail through summer, well almost, probably with your hot and fat feet in buckets of cold water! So get someone to paint your toenails, have fun and look gorgeous. ■

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not-so-desperate housewife The gorgeous Karen is busy wrangling her two lively boys and little Jasmyn and still manages to look amazing. For a smart vintage feel, we’re loving printed cottons and 50s inspired shapes. This skirt embodies all that is 1950s fashion and would look equally as lovely with sandals and a basic tee. This singlet is easy to wear but features gorgeous lace and stylish details that add something extra special. The kids love easy bright fun pieces and cotton will always be the wisest choice for summer. Mums; embrace a slightly higher heel to dress up your summer outfits. They will add a bit of flair to your wardrobe and make you feel extra special. ■

FROM LEFT: Riley wears Mill & Mia t-shirt $49.95, Munster shorts $59.95, Munster hat $24.95 all from Milt & Joe (Hargreaves Street) and Osh Kosh Sandals $49.95 from Twinkletoes Kidswear (Queen Street). Jasmyn wears Minihaha baby skirt $54.95, Minihaha Baby t-shirt $39.95 and Tip Toe Joey baby shoes $44.95 all from Twinkletoes Kidswear (Queen Street). Karen wears Trelise Cooper Vanity Fair skirt $429, Trelise Cooper Dancing Flirt skirt in white $145 (worn underneath), Trelise Cooper Pound of Mesh top $145 all from McCalmans (Queen Street) and RMK Beata Heels $119.95 from McArthurs Shoes (Hargreaves Mall). Mason wears Run Scotty Run shirt $39.95, Run Scotty Run shorts $44.95 and Fred Bare sandals $49.95 all from Twinkletoes Kidswear (Queen Street).

Models: Karen, Riley, Mason and Jasmyn Photographer: David Field Hair: Marita Willett Makeup: Lois McBain at Adonia Cosmetics

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water babies

- Amy Sim

Whether they’re at the pool, beach, or lake, kids need extra protection when splashing around. Summer in Australia goes hand-in-hand with swimming. We love our water and as the temperature rises we spend as much time in or around it as possible. So when is it best to start to teach your babies about water safety and swimming? AUSTSWIM suggest the best time to start your babies in the water is anytime from six months old. You would need to take into consideration many factors on whether your child is ready or not. Take into account your child’s personality, gender, intelligence, attitudes, skills level, aspirations, abilities, body build, emotions, fears, age and fitness level. Just because your neighbour has their child of the same age in lessons it does not mean your child is ready to jump in. Remember, learning does not necessarily take place in a formal lesson. Informal activities can account for a lot of what is learnt in the early years. Activities may include showing them how to splash, singing songs while moving around in the water and playing games together.

Dos and don’ts around water this summer. • Do keep your child within arm’s reach whenever they are near water. • Do learn CPR and first aid. You never know when you may have an emergency where these skills will come in handy. • Do provide proper fencing around any pool. Empty childrens’ pools and remove ladders to above-ground pools after using. • Don’t get distracted when your child is in or near a pool or any water. • Don’t leave pool toys in the water or near the pool area. • Don’t rely on arm floats or air-filled toys to keep your child safe. Nothing should replace your constant supervision.

Many pools start classes from around six months with the focus being on water familiarisation rather than teaching a perfect butterfly stroke! A healthy confidence in the water is encouraged, you want your child to not be afraid of the water but also develop and understand the dangers and ways that they can get out of those hazards. These lessons will not prevent your child from drowning but provide them with skills to last a lifetime.

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So if you are tempted to head out and sign your little one up for lessons this summer, it’s a good move, but be sure your child is as ready as your are. It should be fun.

What to pack in your swim bag. Whether you’re heading to the pool for a lesson or the beach for a day of fun and games, going prepared will make life much easier once you get there.

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• Snack. Even a half hour swimming lesson will wear your little one out and they will need some kind of food and then hopefully a big sleep! • Moist wipes. Very handy to have by the pool’s edge for snotty noses and great to get sand out of every roll and fold at the beach. • Change of clothes. Even in summer a baby’s body temperature is lower than average so keep them warm after being in the water. • Floaties. There are many different floatation devices available on the market. Choose one that is right for your child.

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Do you think your kids are the cutest in Bendigo? Email us an image at mail@bendigomagazine.com or post a pic to PO Box 2523 Bendigo DC 3554 (remember to include a stamped selfaddressed, envelope if you want your photo back!) ■ 151

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Amelia wears Little Leona dress POA and Yunginz butterfly sandals $49.95 from Twinkletoes Kidswear (Queen Street).

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Jeremy wears Eternal Creations shorts $38.95 and Eternal Creations t-shirt $38.95 from Latoriana (www.latoriana.com.au) and his own shoes.

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Matisse wears Big by Fiona Scanlon Skirt $34.95 and singlet $59.95 from Milt and Joe (Hargreaves Street)

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Deacon wears Munster shorts $59.95 and Littlehorn t-shirt $44.95 from Milt and Joe (Hargreaves Street) and Fred Bare Sandal $49.95 from Twinkletoes Kidswear (Queen Street)

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christmas and the techno kid We’ve all had the emails, “you know you’re living in the Naughties when…” You have a list of 12 phone numbers to reach your family of three. You haven’t played Solitaire with real cards in years. Your excuse for not keeping in contact with friends is that they don’t have email or Facebook. You often hear people’s jobs described as “works with computers”. Every commercial has a website and if they don’t, often you don’t bother with their products. Our world today is vastly different to even 20 years ago when ‘multimedia’ meant a newspaper and television, and technology meant entertainment or computers. The definition of technology is not confined to computers or the Internet. Technology is any electronically based application or piece of equipment that meets a need for access to information or communication. The ‘Net Generation’ doesn’t use technology for the sake of it; it’s no longer just for entertainment. Technology makes our lives easier, faster, more accessible, adaptable, more social and kids are learning, communicating and growing up differently. They organise and customise their world to suit themselves. They don’t wake to the radio; they wake to their favourite downloaded tune. They don’t read the newspaper; they read the e-headlines and select interesting articles using their mobile phones. They don’t make six phone calls to three friends at night (although they may SMS a ridiculous amount); they make chat dates and game dates online so that more than two can participate. They are digitally literate and can intuitively and creatively use a variety of devices and programs without an instruction manual. Whether they’ve been naughty or nice, or a combination of both, most kids are thinking about Santa and Christmas. They can’t help it; the

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sids red tie dinner SIDS offers support to families who have been affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a child aged between 20 weeks gestation to six years of age for a large range of causes of death. The foundation relies strongly on fundraising and donations so in aid of the cause a red tie formal dinner was held at the Bendigo Pottery September to raise money and community awareness. The night was made up of special guest CEO from SIDS and Kids Victoria, a silent auction and plenty of dancing to the live band. Red was the theme, decorations – the girls dressed in red dresses or accessories and a few fellas doning the red tie. Congratulations to the organisers for all your hard work. To donate or organise a fundraising event please call 1300 308 307. ■

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- Kylie Freer supermarkets and department stores started thinking in September! I would happily bet that 90 percent of them have something to do with our techno-saturated world on their Christmas lists; iPods and accessories, laptop, Wii, PS3, iPhone, PDAs, DVDs, digital camera, webcams, special software for music, podcasting or movie creation… the list goes on and gets more confusing for parents, especially with the product range and combinations available! I remember several years ago my husband being ecstatic with an MP3 player for Christmas… until his cousin received one built into his sunglasses! Don’t be intimidated by the technology. Research online first and get to know your product and brands. Next, shop around. Don’t get bamboozled, ask questions! Find a reputable store and ask a young sales assistant… one who is technologically savvy. You can tell the difference, one will ask for what purpose do you want the product; the other will just read the packaging.

Things to consider: • Memory size, pixels and speeds. • Added extras. Do you want digital movie recording, camera for still images, mp3 compatibility, disc burner or digital television access? Can you access email, the Internet and online games? Does it have Bluetooth, WiFi…? • Compatibility for synching with other devices and common software. • Online support and ease for upgrading software. • Batteries...if required. There is nothing worse than a toy that can’t be played with because noone thought to get some AAAs. • The accessories…accessorising is half the fun! ■

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lead on bendigo fashion parade Bendigo Fashion Week kicked off in September with a fashion show showcasing the designs of local secondary school students and aspiring designers.

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The YMCA stadium in Mundy Street played host to this fantastic event which gave students a chance to show off their newly created designs. The theme for the 10th annual event was shapes and colours. To find out more about Bendigo Fashion Week next year go to www.bendigofashionweek.com ■

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la trobe university visual arts centre Regional Victoria’s award-winning contemporary art gallery. The La Trobe University Visual Arts Centre (VAC) in the heart of the View Street arts precinct is preparing for a big year in 2009. In addition to an exceptional exhibition program featuring local, national and international contemporary art, the centre plans to announce a number of bold and exciting projects. These initiatives are designed to increase the VAC’s current level of community engagement and to attract more visitors. They also represent a renewed commitment by the university to regional Victoria and Bendigo in particular. In 2003 the Victorian government provided $3 million from the Regional Infrastructure Development Fund for the development of an arts presence for La Trobe University in View Street. Completed in 2004, the Visual Arts Centre has become the face of La Trobe University in the Bendigo CBD, and established a reputation for presenting cutting edge visual art. Together with its role as a teaching and research centre, the multipurpose venue hosts a wide variety of events for La Trobe University, public programs and for corporate and community clients. The 80 seat Brockley Auditorium offers state of the art audiovisual facilities and, together with the smaller meeting rooms and open-air courtyards used as breakout areas, has become a popular venue for seminars and conferences. The VAC provides an inspiring setting for industry forums, AGMs, training and information seminars, launches, meetings and community events. The VAC is currently seeking partnerships with business and local government for gallery naming rights and several programs that are expected to be announced early in 2009. One of these is an initiative to present a program of public art on the façade of the VAC. Artists Australia wide will be invited to present proposals for work to be exhibited on the building itself. This will mean the iconic building will change three or four times each year with a gallery wall on View Street! 2009 will see a continuation of the Artist-in-Residence program. The artist’s residence located at the rear of the centre offers national and international visitors a fully self-contained studio and private courtyard and will soon be available to the public for short-term stays over the summer months. The centre has two studios available for artists to rent. The VAC is exploring the possibility of incorporating a coffee shop in the rear courtyard area to create a place where visiting and resident artists, students and the public can socialise and exchange ideas. Planning is also underway for a unique retail concept that will showcase local arts and crafts, offering original and exclusive gifts, artwork, jewellery and accessories. This summer the Visual Arts Centre is proud to present two exhibitions curated by Bendigo Art Gallery, featuring significant pieces from its contemporary collection: 25 Years of Sculpture from the collection of Bendigo Art Gallery 10 Jan – 15 Feb

TOP: Photograph by Chris Atkins MIDDLE: Photograph by Chris Atkins ABOVE LEFT: Patricia Piccinini, The Young Family (detail) ABOVE RIGHT: Tim Maguire, Untitled 97U67

Located across the road from Bendigo Art Gallery, the Visual Arts Centre will give visitors to the View Street Arts Precinct an opportunity to see important works from its collection while the Bendigo Art Gallery is transformed by the spectacular Victoria and Albert Museum exhibition; The Golden Age of Couture: Paris & London 1947-57. With three unique art galleries: the Visual Arts Centre and the Phyllis Palmer Gallery in Bendigo, and the Art Museum in Bundoora, La Trobe University continues to demonstrate its commitment to providing a dialogue on contemporary issues in metropolitan and regional centres. Paul Northam, managing curator and Rachel Beer, events officer welcome your interest in the centre and encourage you to drop in next time you visit View Street. The Visual Arts Centre website also provides further detail on upcoming exhibitions and events along with the application guidelines for exhibitions. Admission is free.

This exhibition highlights a selection of the gallery’s collection of sculpture from the mid to late 1980s through to comptemporary works including The Young Family by Patricia Piccinini.

Other highlights at the VAC this summer include:

Botanical Residues from the collection of Bendigo Art Gallery

The 2009 Bendigo Queer Film Festival; Short Bits Film Festival opening 27 March, and Bendigo Film Festival opening 3 April.

21 Feb – 29 March

What: La Trobe University Visual Arts Centre

Featuring the work of a number of significant Australian artists including Rosalie Gascoigne, Rosemary Laing, Tim Maguire and John Wolseley, this exhibition draws inspiration from the work of Janet Laurence, and brings together for reflection works from the collection of Bendigo Art Gallery which reference the botanical form.

Where: 121 View Street, Bendigo 3550

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The Philosophy and Religious Studies program of Summer Lectures; Art & the Sacred commencing 28 January.

When: Gallery hours; Wednesday to Sunday 10 am to 5 pm Contact us: (03) 5441 8724 or email vacentre@latrobe.edu.au www.latrobe.edu.au/vacentre ■

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aromatherapy - the sweet scents of wellness Recently I managed to knock a tall, fluid-filled-cylinder-pretending-to-be-athermometer off a window sill. - Jennifer Mellberg At the same instant I winced at the thought of glass in the carpet, a knockout stench began to fill the room. Evil-smelling stuff, possibly turpentine, splattered the walls and rapidly soaked into the carpet. I tried to blot it up. I tried to wash it out. I consulted the home remedy guru. I looked on Google. But I shut the door. I had an important interview to get to. Despite this disaster, I could not the miss the wry humour of my situation. The focus of the interview? Aromatherapy. Angie Cahill began using aromatherapy oils almost 20 years ago. As her personal satisfaction with their effects grew, so did her desire to understand the therapy more thoroughly. Aromatherapy is mostly associated with the inhalation of the aromas from plant-derived, pure, essential oils. When these oils are blended and diluted in cold-pressed massage oils or creams, they can also be applied to the skin. Essential oils are used in baths, small oil burners, as room air fresheners or even to clean floors. (Eucalyptus is one of the favourites for this task and perhaps while the floor is being cleaned symptoms of colds and flu will be treated simultaneously.) Across the range of oils are those believed to be antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, antioxidant, anxiolytic (calming) and invigorating.

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Although the effectiveness of many essential oils is still to be scientifically proven, there is much anecdotal evidence supporting their use. Angie quotes a client who said; “After the massage, I had an uninterrupted sleep that night––the first in a year...” Another commented on how much she was affected by the scent of the blend that was made for her. Our nose is, of course, connected to our brains and it is here, in our limbic system that scents work some of their magic. The limbic system is that part of the brain especially concerned with emotion, behaviour and long-term memory. Therefore our sense of smell for foods, perfumes, chemicals and aromas from nature is not just about whether we like or dislike the aroma. Scents can have us captivated, recoiling or reminiscing. It may be tempting to think of aromatherapy as a contemporary complementary therapy. In fact it is actually an age-old practice. Aromatic oils are mentioned in the Bible and were used in Persia, Egypt, Rome and other ancient civilisations. We owe a lot of the present popularity of aromatherapy to French chemist, Rene-Maurice Gattefosse, who spent his life investigating the healing properties of essential oils.

An uncomfortable personal experience helped Gattefosse discover lavender was useful for healing burns. The story goes he burnt his arm and plunged it into a vat of cold lavender oil only to find the burn healed up more effectively and more quickly than others he’d had. Lavender has since been shown to have antibacterial properties as well as to soothe headaches and is valued for its generally calming and relaxing effect. Lavender has become the ‘mother’ of essential oils and is one of the most well-known and widely used. Most of Angie’s clients come for a massage with oils she blends specifically for them. Along with a comprehensive interview, clients are asked; “What do you want to get out of today’s treatment?” Oils are selected to suit these needs. Consideration is given to skin sensitivities, illness and whether or not a client is pregnant–clary sage may be great for a woman in labour–but not during pregnancy. Geranium is a diuretic, lemon is uplifting, clove oil is pain relieving (sometimes used in dentistry) and yarrow reduces joint inflammation. Essential oils are widely available–and it’s even easier to find cheap imitations with inadequate concentrations and none of the safety checks of a quality essential oil. Angie has no doubt that a qualified practitioner provides the most beneficial way to enjoy aromatherapy. At the very least, using essential oils is a positive and pleasing experience consistent with a healthy lifestyle and has no side effects when implemented by a trained therapist. Perhaps the most difficult question of all for an aromatherapist is to ask about their favourite oil. For Angie, neroli, the sweet, evocative scent from orange blossom, is definitely a frontrunner. Angie has a science and nursing background. Her Diploma of Aromatherapy–which includes training in massage–has allowed her a more creative approach to caring. “I wanted to be able to look back on my life and know that I had done something meaningful for myself as well as for others,” she says. Angie is a registered and insured aromatherapist and can be contacted on: (03) 5444 4868 or 0400 105 914. www.harmonyaromatherapy.com.au Harmony Aromatherapy is registered to provide private health insurance rebates for a number of companies. ■ 161

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TOP LEFT: MATTHEW NALDER AND ALANA COBB were married at Bendigo Race Course/Silks on Saturday October 11, 2008. Photographed by Imagine Pictures TOP: EDWARD YANDELL AND CHRISTINE LEATHAM were married on Friday October 10, 2008 at the White Hills Gardens. ABOVE: JO DELANEY & ADRIAN DOYE were married on the beach in Palm Cove with reception following at Angsana Resort & Spa. Photographed by Sass Studios. LEFT: BELINDA PRICE AND STEVE BENNETT were married at St Paul’s Cathedral, Bendigo on Saturday March 8, 2008. Photographed by Kate Monotti. www.katemonottiphotography.com.au BELOW: TRISHA KAYE AND SEAN MCCANN were married at the All Seasons Conservatory on Saturday 5 July, 2008 If you’ve been married in the last few months, send your favourite wedding pic to mail@bendigomagazine.com ■

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yummy mummy This event was held as part of Bendigo Fashion Week and sponsored by bendigo magazine in aid of the Otis Foundation. Mums of all walks of life turned out at GPO’s balcony room to support The Otis Foundation. The cocktails were flowing and women were treated to makeup and hair touch-ups from Adonia Cosmetics, Napoleon and BRIT. Lois McBain of Adonia Cosmetics gave some colour and cosmetic advice whilst two lucky women received a style makeover from Marnie Bowles and Georgina Hope of There is Hope style consultancy. Stores including Ultima, Blue Illusion, Mona Lisa, Sportsco and McCalmans showed off their Spring items and gorgeous raffle prizes were donated by Danny Clapp The Good Guys, Napoleon, Jimmy Possum, Mona Lisa, Adonia Cosmetics, The Bendigo Jockey Club and many others. Over $1000 was raised. For more information on The Otis Foundation visit their website at www.otisfoundation.org.au Bendigo Fashion Week is an annual event so look out for what’s on offer September 2009 ■

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ben and jessica Ben McGregor and Jessica Wright met whilst studying at La Trobe University and were together for five years before getting engaged. - Photographed by Terri Douglas The date: August

was the perfect time of year for this Scottishthemed wedding (you can’t wear kilts in the height of summer.)

The headpiece: was handmade by Danielle Sexton at Damani.

The venue: The ceremony and reception was at Glen Erin in Lancefield. All the guests stayed the night at Glen Erin and enjoyed breakfast together the next day. The bride’s family travelled from W.A.

The theme:

The rings: The engagement ring was made by MDT design and is a tension set diamond in a brushed metal band. The diamond itself was from the groom’s mother’s engagement ring – a gift from the groom’s father. The bride’s wedding bands were split diamond bands. The groom’s ring also feathered diamonds around the band. The dress: The stunning dress was from Bendigo Bridal and featured ruched taffeta and wide tulle skirt that flared out from under the hip.

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wore a cathedral length veil and carried a red rose bouquet. The boys wore kilts in honour of Ben’s Scottish heritage (McGregor) from House of Scotland in Melbourne. The ceremony included pinning the McGregor sash on the bride, a whiskey ceremony and Celtic hand fasting and a bagpiper played as the guests arrived.

The music: The couple had a funk band at the reception called White Boyz Can’t Funk and the guests got down and grooved the night away.

A little extra: Both the bride and groom got ready at Glen Erin on the day and Ben sent his wife-to-be a wedding gift of Chanel No. 5 on the morning of the big day. ■

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girls night in - in memory of lynne pierce After such a successful night last year, Bert and Jacinta McIvor once again opened their home in memory of Lynne Pierce for another Girls Night in. The theme for the evening was ‘A touch of red’, and the girls did not disappoint with some gorgeous outfits on show. In total, 160 girls attended the event. The ladies were entertained by The Creepy Seals, a string quartet and entertainment by students at Catholic College Bendigo. Back by popular demand, around 20 gentleman dressed in their finest catered to the women’s food and drink requirements! The night was supported by many local businesses donating their goods and services to make the night such a great success. A cheque for $4500 was donated to Bendigo Oncology. ■

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There are many myths circulating when it comes to pregnancy and exercising including; eat for two, rest and take it easy, stop working, stop exercising and don’t lift weights. However there are actually quite a number of benefits of exercising while pregnant! Exercising whilst pregnant can help you:

Feel Better Exercise can actually help increase your sense of control and boost your energy levels at time when your body may be feeling slightly strange! Exercise not only realeases endorphins (those naturally occurring chemicals that make you feel happy) but exercise can also help with relieving back pain, reducing constipation, preventing wear and tear on your joints and can help you sleep better by relieving the stress and anxiety that might make you restless at night.

Look better Exercise increases the blood flow to your skin, giving you a healthy glow.

Prepare you and your body for birth Strong muscles and a fit heart can greatly ease labour and delivery and can often reduce the time of labour, and if not, increased endurance can be a big help in a long labour.

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You’ll gain less fat weight during your pregnancy if you continue to exercise (at the same level as you were previously before pregnancy). But don’t try or expect to lose weight by exercising while you are pregnant. For most woman, the goal is to maintain their fitness level throughout the pregnancy. I am fortunate that I can speak from experience. I am the mother of three energetic little boys, and continued my post baby exercise regime throughout my pregnancies. As I was in a fit condition before I became pregnant, I maintained the same level of intensity and regularity of my exercise throughout most of the pregnancies. It is important to discuss exercise options with both your doctor and staff members at your gym. Providing your heart rate does not go above 140, there is no problem continuing exercise throughout the entire pregnancy. Listen to your body. It won’t let you do anything it doesn’t want to do. I often have woman who have just found out they are expecting enter the gym in a bit of a panic wanting to begin an intense exercise regime to maintain their post pregnancy weight. This is often an unrealistic expectation and rigorous unfamiliar exercise is not recommended. If your body is not used to exercise before pregnancy, it’s not the best time to begin anything new. It would be advised to instead try some mild, low impact exercise such as walking or swimming. I would hope that woman would look after their bodies, pregnant or not, as it is the only place you have to live. Great food, lots of water, regular exercise and staying strong are all part of a healthy lifestyle that any self respecting woman would choose. When you do get pregnant nothing needs to change. Don’t make pregnancy your excuse to stop exercising as it is one of the best things you can do to ensure you maintain your health and are fit and strong, ready for the birth of your new baby. Here are a few simple guidelines for your pregnancy exercise program: • Keep exercising if you already have been • Don’t start an intense exercise program if you have not been exercising but walking and swimming would be a great help to ensure your body remains active and healthy

• Keep your heart rate lower than 140 beats per minute • Keep cool and hydrated when you exercise - it is important to avoid over heating • Don’t lie on your back for more than two minutes • Later on in pregnancy there may be some range of movement challenges so speak to your gym instructor on adapting some of your exercise routines. If you are feeling a little sluggish when it comes to exercising while pregnant, it may be due to dehydration and low iron levels as opposed to the pregnancy itself. Make sure you keep up the fluids and the iron levels which will in turn make you feel better and more motivated to exercise. Take the time out for yourself. Spending quality time looking after yourself can go a long way to improving your overall health and well being. For further information on exercise whilst being pregnant feel free to contact the qualified personal trainers at Lifestyle Fitness, Bath Lane Bendigo. Brikitta and the team at Lifestyle Fitness can offer sound health and fitness advice and work with you on a program to suit your lifestyle. ■ 169

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A vase can display gorgeous flowers or simply act as a statement piece in the home. The sheer scale of some of the vases on offer means a vase as a stand alone piece on the floor can bring warmth to a tired corner. Perhaps a simple traditional vase may act as the perfect centrepiece for your Christmas table. There are so many colours and

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avondale Quite often, you may walk or drive past a stunning home in area and would just love to knock on the door and ask if the owner wouldn’t mind you having a little look around. There are few people who haven’t attended the open house of a ‘for sale’ property in order to simply sneak a peak. At bendigo magazine, we’ve done the knocking and asking for you! The first gorgeous home we were lucky enough to view was Avondale. The property, built in 1896, has only had six owners in its 112-year life span. Walking through the house, it is clear that is the reason for part of the building’s charm. Each owner has made a slight change, however with so few hands touching Avondale, the true spirit and beauty is still very much in tact. The home was originally built by John Robert Daley, a local building contractor who was also responsible for the old Bendigo fire station, the stores across from The Capital in View St and the well-known Tariff building in Carpenter Street. Daley had not long returned from a trip to South Africa before starting on Avondale and many say the eclectic style reflects his experience there. In 1905, Daley built a second wing to the home – which was used as a ballroom at the time and is now utilised as a stunning and elegant dining room. With timber floors and elaborate stained glass windows, it is hard to not be blown away by this space. Rumour has it that Daley’s daughters were not being invited to the local balls, so he built them a ballroom to host their own!

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Arthur Gordon Bolton (of the printers and stationers fame) moved in with his family and lived in the home for over half of last century. The Bolton’s used the current reception room as their main bedroom due to Mrs Bolton’s cardiac condition – the beautiful (yet steep) huon pine staircase was too challenging for her to use. The staircase has a few unique features: one being that even though it only goes up one storey, it turns twice. The gorgeous ‘little boy’ made of bronze who is perched on the end of the balustrade is also a favourite feature of the current owners. After the Bolton’s moved out, the house was used as a boarding house for a period of time. The downstairs doors were removed to open up the space and these were found – in immaculate condition – years later, stored in the backyard stables. Wayne Pinder purchased the house in 1973 for the tidy sum of $27,000! It then became a labour of love as he set about restoring the home to its former glory. The previous owners, who purchased the home at auction on Wayne’s passing, then had the building rewired and re-plumbed. The current owners, who moved in four ➤

TOP RIGHT: The facade was inspired by a holiday to South Africa. BOTTOM RIGHT: The pond in the backyard is one of many original features at Avondale.

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and a half years ago, are grateful for the works done to date, even though some of it may not be to their taste. “We see ourselves as custodians of the home – rather than owners,” they say. This family of four – the two children being nine and 10 years old – say that whilst the novelty of the beauty of this house hasn’t worn off, they now just see it as “home”. With secret spaces throughout, it is hard to not let your imagination run away with you. Magical little nooks in the garden outside, gates and pathways leading to who-knows-where…at the top of the stairs a heavy timber linen cupboard seems to magically stay afloat “We call it the confessional,” jokes the owner due to the size and shape of the cupboard, “my husband won’t stand inside for fear of dropping through the floor!” Whilst the three upstairs bedrooms are of generous proportions, and the impressive verandah means the master suite seems to take up half the house, it doesn’t feel overwhelming or pretentious. In fact, it is a truly lovely family home. Heading back downstairs and to the rear of the house, there is a rear extension and kitchen that was remodelled in the 1990s. As this is not as authentic as the rest of the house, the owners are looking forward to renovating the kitchen and opening up the back of the house to create one large living area. “We want to stay true to the house, and we feel that our plans mean that it will blend really nicely from old to new.” 184

Stepping outside, the garden is something to behold. A shaded path leads to a gorgeous inground pool (topped up by the underground 50,000 litre tank that was installed under the garage) and even though the local birds like to steal the fish, the pond is an original feature of the garden. The rear stables have been converted into a guest bedroom and bathroom and I joke that the owners probably have guests every weekend. Who wouldn’t want to share in a piece of this amazing space? “We do have people here most weekends, especially friends from Melbourne,” agrees the owner. “But we don’t mind at all. They have their own space but we still get to enjoy their company.” Beyond the planned renovations, it seems there wouldn’t be much more for the owners to do but sit back and enjoy a piece of Bendigo history. “We had all these grand plans when we moved in, but the walls are still the colours they were back then. One day we will get around to it. We like the idea of it all just happening along the way.” And given the fact that this philosophy has worked so far…why would you want to do it any other way? The owners would welcome any details regarding the history of Avondale. If you know anything about the property, or perhaps have any images, please contact bendigo magazine.■

OPPOSITE TOP: The stunning stained glass windows are a major feature of what once was the ballroom.

ABOVE RIGHT: A shaded path leads to a beautiful pool at the end of the garden.

OPPOSITE BOTTOM: The kitchen was renovated in the 1990’s and is about to be made over once more by the current owners.

BELOW LEFT: A shot of Avondale taken in the early 1900’s. BELOW RIGHT: ‘The Confessional’ is a clever use of space at the top of the stairs.

ABOVE LEFT: The bronze ‘boy’ at the bottom of the stairwell is a family favourite.

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girls night in Sue Drum’s Girls Night In is a fun way to raise money was towards research and support programs for women’s cancers. This was Sue’s third year running Girls Night In and with 130 women attending the event, she raised over $9000, more than doubling the previous year’s total. Next year Sue hopes to attract even more people. For more information about Girls Night In or to make a donation please contact Sue Drumon (03) 5439 3503 or sue.drum@keechcastings.com.au ■

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August saw the launch of a new foundation supporting child survivors of war and terrorism. Renew the Sprit Foundation helps to heal the trauma of child survivors of war and terrorism and was launched at Hunter House. Each year over one million children are victims of war. Thousands are killed. In the last few years in Africa alone, over 100,000 children have been used as soldiers. Those who survive violent conflict and acts of terror can be physically maimed for life but also emotionally and psychologically damaged. Renew the Spirit Foundation supports healing programs through play and creative-arts therapies in Cambodia and in Karen refugee camps on the Thai-Burmese border. For more information about the foundation or to donate please visit www.renewthespirit.net or call (07) 3841 4509 and quote Code J-361. ■

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bendigo beauty & haircare product launch There were two reasons for the staff and clients at Bendigo Beauty & Haircare to celebrate recently... Both the launch of a new skin care range from Dr. Eckstein and the celebration of the return of Sue and Angela Slattery to the business! A representative from Dr. Ecketein Bio Kosmetiks attended the evening to discuss this exciting skin care range and also provide advice on its use. It was a lovely night for customers to have a glass of champagne and a few nibblies and find out valuable information about this gorgeous range of products. For more information about Dr. Eckstein Bio Kosmetiks and the range of services Bendigo Beauty & Haircare provide, they can be contacted on (03) 5443 3422 or visit them at 62 Bridge Street Bendigo. ■

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the grass isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always greener By the time this edition of the bendigo magazine hits the streets we will be in Christmas mode. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the time of year that freaks some people out. It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t bother me. I really enjoy the festive season especially as we have Bella and Archer, our beautiful grandchildren, who are at a special age where Christmas is everything that represents all things fun â&#x20AC;&#x201C; toys, lollies and family get-togethers. A lot of people take the opportunity to go on holidays this time of year and whilst the beach is great fun I hate the crowds and the inflated prices the resort towns charge for what we take for granted here in Bendigo. Where else do you have such a great choice of eateries or city parks to picnic, and what about the choice of public swimming pools all of which only cost a couple of dollars for entry and cater for easy car parking, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right who needs the beach? Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also no need to leave Bendigo for those of you keen on the post Christmas sales especially now the Marketplace has doubled in size. The Mall now complete and vibrant, and what about the new Bendigo Centre and Bath Lane, great shops and excellent eateries. So why not save your money this Christmas and shop and holiday right here in our home town, fabulous Bendigo. I was reading some statistics recently comparing Bendigo real estate to other cities around the world. I found it interesting that the average home price in Bendigo is $227,000, in Ballarat itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s $236,000 and Melbourne $420,000. How about these for some surprising comparisons, you can buy a home in Moscow for $56,000 or Nairobi (Kenya) for $9,000 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but who wants to live in those places; you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even buy a decent coffee there. How

- John Pawsey CEA (R.E.I.V.) Director P.H. Property about Melbourne, Florida USA where an average home will cost you $480,000 and a cup of coffee may only cost $2.80. It probably doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t taste very nice though. Yep Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve made up my mind, Bendigo is the place for me and I think Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll even stay in town for Christmas this year â&#x20AC;&#x201C; much to the joy of my wife! The signs are positive for 2009 with real estate prices stabilising and interest rates hopefully on the decline, the first home buyers grant still at least $10,000 this in theory means whatever price you pay for your property you should already be $10,000 in front. Recently I sold a house in Kangaroo Flat for $127,000 to an enterprising young couple from the northern outskirts of Melbourne. They purchased in Bendigo because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so affordable and even if they commute to Melbourne for work they are still way in front. They plan to add an extension onto the house and do some minor renovations, live in the property for a few years and hopefully sell for a good price and make a generous profit. I really admire this young couple, they deserve to prosper and do well out of their purchase. My advice to all young people is to get into the property market as soon as you have a deposit, shop around for the best finance deal and keep in touch with the real estate agents. Remember ,donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t live beyond your means, start modest and hopefully finish grand. Good luck and cheers for now. For more information on buying, selling & renting in Bendigo contact the PH Property team on (03) 5454 1999 or visit them at 38 Mitchell St. â&#x2013;

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john buckell John Buckell has lived in Bendigo all his life. His home in Strathdale with wife Kelly and four boys; Jordan nine, Jacob seven and twins Matthew and Ned who have just turned six, is very busy! John started his own business at the age of 25 and works in and around central Victoria. He has built homes as far as Romsey, Mt Macedon and has just completed one of his biggest projects of late being a three-storey apartment in Prahran, Melbourne. When he is not entertaining his four boys, John also finds time in his busy schedule to enjoy his passion being middle to long distance running. Having successfully competed in the Canberra Marathon in April this year and broken the “three hour” time he is looking forward to doing the same in Melbourne mid October.

What is your trade? My trade is building.

What company do you work for and for how long? I have been working for myself now for a period of sixteen years.

When did you first become interested in the trade? I first became interested in the trade when I went to the Bendigo TAFE College in 1984.

How and when did you get started? I got the chance to start as an apprentice the year later in 1985.

Who did you work for? I started my apprenticeship with builders by the name of Ken Smith and Barry Chant.

What do you love most about your job? Getting the chance to meet people and forming a good working relationship during the course of the building project. And it is very satisfying to see my clients happy with the end result.

What are the hours like? The hours can vary; it depends on how much you want to get out of your business. Generally I work 10 hours a day, five days a week.

Any favourite work you’ve done around Bendigo? I have no favourite work that I have done. I am proud of all the work that my company does. I am starting my fifth home in Elwood Drive, Strathdale which seems to be my favorite work place lately!

What would be your dream job to book? My dream job to book would have to be a house to build in Port Douglass for a period of about 10 years where I would have to relocate my family and use all of my current employees and subcontractors.

What’s your favorite tool to use?

What was your most embarrassing moment when learning?

I now employ seven full-time carpenters.

Whilst doing my apprenticeship, I started dating Kelly. One day, I sent her some flowers. However, when I gave the flower shop Kelly’s delivery address over the phone, unbeknown to me, I accidentally told the girl my boss’ address. From then on (about a day) I was the best apprentice myboss ever had.

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Be prepared to work hard and do a good job and you will always have work.

I have only one tip for the DIY enthusiasts and...that is, use a registered builder! ■

My favorite tool would have to be my great employees, where they do all the work for me!

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bourke’s kitchens new showroom opening The staff at Bourke’s Kitchens, along with local suppliers and a few of their many happy customers, helped celebrate the grand opening of five new kitchen displays in their beautiful showroom. The team at Bourke’s Kitchens recently added a new award to the ever growing collection by winning the HIA Central Victoria/Mildura Regional Housing Awards Overall Kitchen Project of the Year. What a fantastic achievement! To find out more about how Bourke’s Kitchens can help you create your own kitchen masterpiece and to view the stunning new showroom, visit them at 176 Murphy Street Bendigo or give them a call on (03) 5441 7786. ■

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an english garden With little water available in Bendigo, a typical English lawn is not always achievable. The owners knew their once plush and green front lawn had seen better days. The barren space needed a redesign so they called upon Justin Carr to do so, in keeping with the gardenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lush leafy English theme. - Esther McRae The existing garden featured a very long drive with a bluestone walled garden bed separating it from the lawn. Agapanthus filled the beds and two gorgeous trees, one pine and the other blue spruce, were the main features. The owners always found that their driveway was one of those tricky equations that guests found a bit of a bother when coming in and out. Fixing this was a main priority in the garden design. As Justin had completed their back garden around their swimming pool in spring last year, he was familiar with the leafy style that his clients were after and was inspired by the existing trees and English planting already in place. The garden has been divided up into spaces. Firstly, more bluestone walls border the new circular driveway. The blue spruce making for a perfect centre of the turning circle. It is this new feature that inspiredthe shapes and curved lines of the rest of the garden.

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Secondly, a bluestone path leads sweepingly up toward the house through a garden bed full of conifers that will eventually fill the area and make for a private, leafy haven. The recycled bluestone used proved an interesting element as the garden design progressed. Justin found a number of broad arrows carved into the stone from the time of its original use. The owners suggested that these be used as quirky arrows pointing in the direction of the path. On the right hand side of the path, the large pine has been given a pedestal by clearing the area around it and creating a mound of granite road base for another section of the garden. This curvy design compliments the rest of the organically shaped garden and allows for ease of cleaning when the tree sheds.

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ABOVE: The bluestone path â&#x20AC;&#x201C; as a work in progress and now complete LEFT: The gorgeous pine and blue spruce trees set the scene for the overall design

In the last part of the divided spaces, Justin left a patch in which new grass has grown which is now a vivid lime colour and looks gorgeous against the bluestone. The owner buys in tank water and spends balmy evenings with a bottle of wine making sure his garden remains alive and green! The garden has a sweeping feel leading the eye toward the house, through the new distinct areas that break up the space. The different textures compliment each other; the crunchy gravel driveway, chunky bluestone path, smooth curved granite road base and patches of vivid green lawn. The end result displays a grand design with a real quality about it. The garden is full of dimension due to the numerous shades of green and maintains a cool, calming feel. For more information on how Justin Carr Landscape Constructions can design, supply and install your garden call Justin on 0411 143 09.7 â&#x2013; 192

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asq garden world grand opening The guys at All Stone Quarries are very proud of their renovation after acquiring the nursery next door which is now officially open. Now dubbed ASQ Garden world, the extensive business goes hand in hand with All Stone Quarries; supplying and manufacturing first class quality quarry recycled and landscaping products since 1999. Staff at the family-owned business are delighted to offer a one stop shop for gardening and landscape needs. Customers were invited to come and see the renovated space and were treated to free face painting and a sausage or two! For more information on ASQ Garden World please call 5446 1739 or visit the website at www.asq.net.au ■

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otis foundation and bendigo bank fundraising project launch It’s been a big year for the Otis Foundation, a proudly Bendigo-based organisation which offers retreat accommodation for those living with breast cancer. In 2008, Otis celebrated its fifth anniversary, opened a modern new office, expanded its impressive network of properties and launched an exciting fundraising initiative. The Otis Foundation’s Community Enterprise project promises to deliver tangible financial benefits and represents an extension of Bendigo Bank’s generous, long term support of the charity. For more information on the Otis Foundation, visit the website at www.otisfoundation.org.au ■

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local fundraisers ...and the red geranium This Bendigo-based community organisation was established in 2000. It has already given a total of $86,000 to various charities … and it all started with garden cuttings. - Kristen Allender The not-for-profit organisation was formed by Liz Stoltz, Jasmine Vendargon and Roz Effenberg. Roz and Liz always had plenty of cuttings from their gardens and decided to start selling them, with the proceeds being donated to worthy causes. “We couldn’t throw anything away,” Roz explains. “Jasmine suggested also adding preserves and baking so it became homemade/homegrown products for sale.” The unusual name “came about as red geraniums are seen as something that is usually shared as a cutting from one friend to another, and that we also sell a variety of products including red geraniums (a bit like a partridge in a pear tree).” Roz says; “Our first sale day was in Liz Stolz’s garden. It was small, as we had only decided on setting up Red Geranium in September that year, and we also had a lot of set up costs. We had a raffle, Devonshire tea, as well as plant and produce sales ... just on a smaller scale.” That produced $1,500, which they gave to the Otis Foundation for breast cancer respite accommodation. During 2001 ‘…and the red geranium’ did further fundraising for this foundation, totalling $11,500. “Things did move quickly, but with the whole year to do things we were able to achieve more, as well as get more people on board.” The fundraising organisation certainly has bloomed and grown like geraniums. With more than 30 volunteers “we sell plants and homemade food products twice a year, the main sale being our Christmas sale held at the Mandurang Valley Winery on the first Sunday of December (7th this year) from 10am to 3pm. We sell our plants and produce, plus have a Devonshire tea, sausage sizzle, face painting, story telling and live music.” There is also a film night/ produce sale held around April. “Most of the fresh ingredients are donated. We really only buy strawberries for jam, egg plants for pickles and mangoes for chutney. Everything else is from people’s gardens . We make as much as we can between the cooks (we have five regulars).” Their products include various jams, jellies, savoury preserves and baking, examples of the latter being Christmas cakes, puddings, shortbread, brazil nut cakes (also gluten free) and a variety of biscuits. Apart from an amazing variety of food, Roz says; “We also have fabric carry bags and tea towels. We have succulents, topiaries, herbs, trees and a variety of geraniums. Many are potted up in ceramic pots or you can buy plants in plastic pots for only $2.” The sales certainly pay off. “Last year we gave $15,000 from the day to Red Cross patient transport. This year’s Christmas sale we’re raising money for Bendigo Health’s oncology unit.” Other recipients include Raise the Roof Foundation, Juvenile Diabetes, St Luke’s drug and alcohol program, Canteen Victoria, Annie North Women’s Refuge and Interchange. “It was decided to give our 2009 film night money to an orphanage in India that one of our members visited earlier this year. This is usually around $2,000.In 2008 this money went to St Jude’s school in Tanzania.” Roz’s favourite aspect of being part of all this is: “We have met a lot of very generous people over the years, giving us fresh produce, plants, donations and discounts. All say it is not much, but when you add

all the things together it’s quite impressive. We also have a band of helpers giving their time, from labelling through the year to moving pots ready for sale day. On the day it’s great to see our year’s work on display and a following of customers waiting to purchase things.” For further information email Roz Effenberg on weff9821@bigpond.net.au ■ 197

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lance mcinnes’ 60th birthday Well-known karate master of Bendigo Lance McInnes celebrated his 60th birthday with a large gathering of family and friends. The function was held in the federation room at The Hotel Shamrock and the major highlight of the evening was guests being treated to a surprise performance by the Chinese Association Dancing Lion Team. An enjoyable night was had by all who attended. ■

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make ends meet... By working with what you’ve got. Most working Australians have enjoyed generous pay rises in recent years but for many, making ends meet never seems to get much easier. The latest AMP.NATSEM Income and Wealth report shows the period between 2001 and 2006 was one of unprecedented prosperity for Australia with some people drawing comparisons to the golden era of the 1950s. So why is it that many middle income Australian families don’t feel things have got much better for them during such prosperous times? The AMP.NATSEM report, Advance Australia Fair?, shows that while average gross household incomes rose by more than 30 per cent during this five-year period, the extra income was almost entirely offset by higher housing costs and other living expenses. Interestingly, the report found it was the middle-income earners in particular who were the least likely to enjoy these prosperous times. With housing costs up around the country – in some cases by 68 per cent – coupled with soaring petrol, grocery, childcare and education costs, is it any wonder that some households feel they are barely keeping their heads above water? So if we aren’t making much ground in terms of what is in our hip pocket then logically we need to make the most of what we do have – and make it work as hard as possible.

When tackling a budget some tips to consider are: 1. Consider over-estimating your expenditure for the next 12 months. It allows a buffer with price rises (e.g. petrol). Keep an emergency fund. Put some away for life’s little contingencies. 2. Be careful about just getting a line of credit and then using your house like a big ATM machine. The life expectancy of a loan should reflect the life expectancy of the asset. Don’t pay off the Barrier Reef holiday over 25 years. 3. Entertainment and restaurants should have an upper limit. Don’t bust it every time you go out. Share the driving with friends – don’t always be the taxi driver and don’t always pick the most expensive bottle of chardonnay. 4. Think about having a separate working account. It’s okay to use credit cards if you’re disciplined, but setting aside money into the working account to cover fixed expenses. 5. It might be a good idea to save for the long-term goals first (e.g. retirement funding, kids education). Then save for the medium-term goals (deposit on first home). Lastly, save for the short term (end of year holidays, Christmas presents, gifts, etc.). 6. Differentiate wants and needs. Don’t be too hard on yourself, but do you need the $90 per month cable TV package or the $45 per month? You probably don’t watch half the programs. Cars are big traps too. It’s nice to drive the latest and greatest, but don’t live for your car. Be sensible. 7. Always reconcile your bank statements and credit card statements. Human error can cost you. It’s also a good way of tracking your spending habits. The next step is to strategically use any excess funds to your best advantage. Depending on your personal circumstances, and with the help of your financial planner, you may choose to reduce debt, create wealth through strategies such as managed funds and gearing, or salary sacrifice into super to boost your retirement nest egg. For more information, visit www.amp.com.au Information supplied by Dr Shane Oliver chief economist AMPCapital Investments. *Wayne McAuliffe is an Authorised Representative of AMP Financial Planning Pty Ltd, ABN 89 051 208 327, AFS Licence No. 232706. Any advice given is general only and has not taken into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of this, before acting on any advice, you should consult a financial planner to consider how appropriate the advice is to your objectives, financial situation and needs.

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legal eagle - Russell Robertson Accredited Wills & Estates Specialist O’Farrell Robertson McMahon

why make a power of attorney There might be times when you are unable to sign documents, for a variety of reasons. If you have made a Power of Attorney, then your chosen Attorney can continue to make decisions for you or follow the directions that you have given to them. There are four main types of Powers of Attorney.

Enduring Power of Attorney (Financial) This is the most popular form of Power of Attorney and relates to all financial decisions.

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Enduring Power of Attorney (Medical) If you are unable to make decisions for yourself then your Medical Agent can consent or refuse medical treatment on your behalf. This document involves considerable emotional responsibility and you should only appoint a Medical Agent if you are able to give them very good directions about your medical treatment.

Enduring Power of Attorney (Guardianship) You can appoint a Guardian who is able to make the following decisions: Where you may live and with whom you may live; consent to any health care that is in your best interests; determine who may or may not visit you to the extent that such decisions are in your best interests; decide whether you should or should not be permitted to work and, if so, the nature of that work.

Limited Power of Attorney You may decide that while you are on holidays, you wish to delegate the power to a person to sign documents on your behalf, but only in relation to a specific transaction, for example, the lease of a house but no other issues.

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Choosing suitable Attorneys is the most important issue. You may appoint someone and nominate an alternate person. For Medical Treatment Powers of Attorney this is the only option available. It is very common for a Financial Power of Attorney to appoint two people and you can decide whether you want the signature of either one of them to be effective at any time or whether both of the Attorneys must sign together on every occasion. You need to weigh up the inconvenience of requiring both signatures as compared to the risk of inappropriate behaviour if only one person has to sign documents. Personally, I think that where you wish to appoint two people to be your Attorneys then it is preferable for both of them to sign any document. Apart from avoiding dishonesty, it also shares the burden between your chosen Attorneys. While you are capable you can revoke any of these Powers of Attorney. If you have lost capacity to make legal decisions then any interested person can apply to VCAT to have the Power of Attorney revoked if they can establish good reasons for doing so. It is important to remember that your Attorney’s activities will not be monitored or audited in any fashion and therefore you are placing a very high level of trust in them. The appointment of an Attorney to look after your affairs in the future is like having house insurance. Hopefully, the document will not be necessary and you will continue to manage your own affairs and make all of the important decisions yourself before you die. However if a situation arises where you cannot make the relevant decisions for yourself then (like having house insurance when a fire has occurred) the document will be extremely helpful in making sure your best interests are maintained. For more information call OFRM on (03) 5443 9977 ■

employment advice

how did you get into this?

- Paul Murphy, AtWork Consulting

A team development session I ran recently one of the team asked me, “How did you get into this sort of work?” It was a big question, though less important than the question we were working on – “How do we get this team operating at its best?” But it’s been suggested that everyone’s favourite subject is themselves... I broke early into the career mode that is now quite common – changing jobs or career direction frequently. From a first job as a town planning trainee, I went into engineering, returned to study, got into publishing and community radio, moved into PR, sold computers and office technology, started consulting in business strategy and training, crossed into the employment field, continued my own training and developed further into HR, and eventually established an HRmanagement consultancy after a stint in HR management. If I’d been asked to predict that career path, there is no way I ever could have. Little wonder that with the choices available today, young people often can’t say where their career interests lie. There are ways to work through this, and if you want to do so, put together a career directions folder. In it, keep the ideas you jot down, news or web items you keep or print, plans or dreams, and anything else relevant – keep building this resource. Later you may be amazed to realise how much you’ve moved in the direction that was once just a dream. Do what you can to learn more about yourself. The more we understand our personality, values, skills, and abilities, the more likely we’ll find the career that fits. When I moved from engineering to social science, I probably had the technical abilities for engineering but it didn’t inspire me. For others, it’s the perfect choice. Explore your career alternatives; there are excellent resources available online and in publications. Good professional help can assist you in moving through transition phases – seek out a suitable career coach. A book such as ‘What Colour is Your Parachute? is a great help. Now, a few predictions for the coming year in employment.

Downsizing and ‘rightsizing’: Organisations are downsizing. There are daily announcements regarding the loss of 50, 200 or 600 jobs! Banking and finance sector jobs are under threat and many big businesses are using the current imperatives as a prompt to ‘springclean’. Jobs in real estate, insurance, the service sector, manufacturing, wholesale, retail and even mining and resources are under threat. On the other hand accounting, engineering and construction positions are some that can still be hard to fill. Expect the pendulum to swing back to the employer as candidate numbers increase after years of a tight market. Keep increasing your capability and employability. At work, keep your contribution up to the maximum; less productive staff are amongst those leaving first, while contributors are increasingly sought after. It’s time to be very proactive in managing your career. Time and productivity pressures grow: Tough economic times mean we’ll be working harder, smarter and faster! As organisations downsize, it will be a matter of doing more with less. Technology will assist. Increase in e-commuting: With the rising fuel costs and increasing metropolitan journey times, there’s a push for more e-commuting. Improvements in web performance, video conferencing and collaborative software are making it more feasible and attractive. Challenges in managing remote workers can be balanced by higher productivity and satisfaction. Bendigo may not seem an obvious site for e-commuting - most of us can reach our workplace within 20 minutes. But Bendigo and our neighbours are increasingly attractive locations for e-commuters whose workplace is metropolitan or global. Prepare for more e-commuting, and more growth in Bendigo. All the best for a great Christmas and New Year...may you move towards that ideal worklife – or workplace – in 09! ■

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women’s health - Jac Griffiths RN, WHN Professional Womens Health Nurse

Women’s Choice is Your Choice!

Jac Grifﬁths RN, WHN PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S HEALTH NURSE Jac Grifﬁths from Women’s Choice believes that all women should have access to a positive Pap test experience. At Women’s Choice you will be: • Listened to • Your privacy will be respected • Your examination won’t be rushed • You will be provided with a large lap sheet for privacy • The speculum will be warmed • The speculum size is chosen to suit you.

a comfortable pap test... is there such a thing? Yes there is! There are many barriers that can impact on a woman having a Pap test. Some women avoid Pap tests because they have a lack of understanding about the importance of Pap tests or fearing a ‘bad’ result (as they incorrectly believe it is a test for cancer. If a woman does not have a practitioner they are comfortable with, then this is likely to increase their embarrassment (especially if they have a negative body image or self esteem) and therefore avoidance of any examinations that require the removal of clothing. Women of today lead very busy lives and tend to put their health last on their list of priorities, which can result in them forgetting when they are due or end up too busy to make or keep appointments. But one of the most difficult barriers for some women to overcome is a previous negative Pap test experience which resulted in the woman feeling uncomfortable either physically and/ or emotionally. One of the most vital keys to ensuring a comfortable Pap test consultation and preventing a negative Pap test experience – is the choice of practitioner. Women have several choices of which type of practitioner they see for a Pap test in the Bendigo area such as women’s health nurses (WHN), practice nurses, general practitioners or gynaecologists. But who do you choose? Word-of-mouth is usually the best source of referral when it comes to this type of consultation and examination, but don’t accept the referral blindly. For women to feel at ease during a woman’s health consultation and/or internal examination, the practitioner needs to have certain qualities that will enable a relationship built on trust to develop. Having a Pap test is a vulnerable time for most women so the sex of the practitioner can be a vital factor. To develop trust with the woman the practitioner needs to: have a non-rushed, respectful and caring manner; be able to listen and respond to questions, concerns or issues; treat every woman as an individual and protect the woman’s privacy and dignity. To reduce discomfort during an examination the right practitioner will also take into consideration what size of speculum to use (it’s a myth that one size fits all), heat the speculum prior to use and use feedback from the woman (during the procedure) to make adjustments to ensure minimum discomfort. Having a negative Pap test experience can have the very devastating effect of losing some women from future cervical screening altogether or result in them having irregular screening for fear of the experience being repeated. So if you have a Pap test practitioner who is passionate about cervical health and ensures a positive Pap test experience then tell the women in your life about her/him.

(03) 5441 2466 0400 056 702 jacgrifﬁths@womenschoice.com.au 86 McIvor Road Bendigo VIC 3550

After doing Pap tests for 12 years I am often amazed at what women will put up with during a consultation or internal examination. Most women feel that they have no choices or rights when they see a practitioner for their Pap test but in fact that is not true – you do have the right to a Pap test that is comfortable and conducted with respect and dignity. Don’t know when your Pap test is due? Then phone the Victorian Cervical Cancer Registry on (03) 9250 0399 To make an appointment for a comfortable Pap test or enquiries about what other areas of women’s health Women’s Choice offers, then please phone (03) 5441 2466. ■

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- Heyltje Vaneveld Naturopath Vibrant Wellness Naturopathic Clinic

the sleep paradox Sleep is in the limelight, being examined in the wake of the realisation that as a society we are sleep deprived. It appears no age group can relax in this matter, toddlers, children, adolescents and adults all contribute to our ‘sleep debt’. Does it really matter, life is busy after all, are we being old fashioned in thinking we need a certain amount of down time? Apparently sleep may be, and probably is, more important to our overall health than the waking state is. It has been found that sleep deprived teenagers are more likely to have problems with impulse control, are at a higher risk of depression, and these students underperform in school work. Lack of adequate sleep increases the risk of excess weight gain in children, a recent study noted. In adults, sleep disorders underpin nine percent of work related injuries, eight percent of depression and eight percent of non-work related motor vehicle accidents. Recently on the ABC it was reported that shift workers were involved in an extraordinary high number of motor vehicle accidents, this group of people would probably be the most sleep deprived of all. Is there more to sleep then? Very extensive research has uncovered rather fascinating facts which reveal a whole different side to sleep.

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The ‘nightshift’ period is busy, this is the time when the body’s overall function is checked, regulated, repaired, maintained and positioned for a new day. Physiologically, muscles grow, hormones are produced, complex detoxification takes place, repair and healing occurs and the brain is at its busiest! Some say ‘Freud comes to visit’, as dreaming decodes our unconscious emotional brain. It becomes obvious then that if we cut short the ‘nightshift’ not all necessary repair and healing will take place, perhaps shortcuts will occur which increases the susceptibility to disease processes. As sleep deprivation accumulates it has been found that health deteriorates and problems such as anxiety, depression, diminished brain function, weight gain, poor immune function, changes in appetite and increased dependence on stimulants occur. There are different ways to assess sleep and sleep clinics have become more popular, in particular for assessing sleep apnoea, a high risk condition that commonly precedes heart disease, depression and general declines in brain function. Sleep was once a respected part of the body’s daily circadian rhythm, and we woke naturally with the sun and settled as the sun set. Eastern world societies describe sleep as one’s yang (sun) energy moving inward to be enfolded by yin (moon), connecting us to the sun’s energy cycle. Even though early bedtime may not be possible now, it may still be time to asses your sleep habits. Sleep hygiene is a term that refers to behaviours that have a positive encouragement on the quality of sleep. Improving your sleep hygiene can be achieved by sleeping in a quiet, dark room, abstaining from nicotine, alcohol and caffeine two hours before bed and keeping to a regular bedtime and waking schedule. Natural medicines safely and effectively assist the body to re-establish healthy sleep patterns and can be used without fear of dependence. Maybe the saying ‘good night’ means a lot more than we think.

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For more information or appointments phone Vibrant Wellness on (03) 5442 6544 or visit www.vibrantwellness.com.au ■

tech head

technically speaking... Spend time outdoors this summer? These portable goodies will let you have fun on the move and if you miss out on your favourite TV show while you’re enjoying the warmer weather, we’ve got something for that too. Check out what’s on offer. iPod Nano - Chromatic

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Following the rumors, the new iPod Nano fourth-generation is here!

Powered by a 1.6GHz Intel Atom Z530 processor, the U2010 is small and energy efficient. Measuring just 172x135x42mm and weighing 590g it is barely the size of two smartphones.

Again Apple has evolved the design with a new svelte appearance. Available in nine funky colours and 4GB, 8GB and 16GB variants, featuring an accelerometer which detects and alters the orientation of the screen and also enables the new ‘Shake to Shuffle’ feature. Finally it includes another new feature ‘Genius’, which analyses your music tastes and proposes songs that you may like. Price: From $158 from Danny Clapp The Good Guys (Williamson Street).

HTC Touch Diamond mobile phone Featuring a sharp 2.8-inch touch screen within a brushed metal housing, the HTC Touch Diamond is as beautiful to look at as it is to use. The HTC offers an interface and online experience that rivals that of a notebook computer and allows the user to access the likes of Google, YouTube and facebook as you may on your home broadband connection.

The U2010 comes with 1GB of 533MHz DDR2 RAM built in, 60GB hard drive, 5.6in touch screen, wireless capability and a built in FM transmitter to broadcast music through car stereos via the radio. All these features makeit perfect for the road. Price: RRP $1499

TiVo The TiVo HD lets you record two shows at once and do cool things like pause and rewind live television, thanks to the fact it automatically records the last 30 minutes of viewing. It includes twin HD digital tuners and 160GB hard drive, which holds 20 to 30 hours of HD content. TiVo requires a broadband connection so it can download a full two-week electronic program guide. Price: From $699

Other features include a 3.2MP camera with auto-focus, 4GB of internal storage and to top it off, an integrated GPS to aid in locating your destination. Price: From $999 from Telstra (Hargreaves Street).

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tech advice

oh, what’s wrong now?!

- Mark Hilson Central Victorian Technology Services

Survival tips for the technology-challenged... Let’s face it, most of us don’t aspire to be the next Bill Gates or Steve Jobs of technology. With our daily lives we find ourselves surrounded by more and more technology as mere technological mortals trying to survive our daily lives. We can only hope to make it through the workday without wrestling pesky Microsoft Word documents, waiting for Internet connectivity, and enduring agonisingly slow computer speeds. While I am not suggesting you pack up your technology and put it back into the box it arrived in, I offer some quick and easy technology survival tips that anybody can perform…after taking a deep breath!

Is this an isolated incident?

What to do when you have your “What’s wrong now?!” moment with your beloved technology...

Find out if anybody else in your home, office or building is experiencing the same issue. If this is the case then your issue might be network related and you should notify your IT support resource.

Is it plugged in? Sometimes all the advanced technological trouble shooting in the world can’t get you past an unplugged cable or power supply. Check to make sure all cables are securely attached. From time to time cables are accidentally unplugged disconnected or inadvertently unattached. Go ahead and restart your computer Save any unsaved work and restart your computer to see if the problem persists. As simple as it seems, sometimes a quick reboot is just the ticket for a pesky computer.

Evaluate whether your problem is isolated, perhaps affecting only a particular application or is it part of a greater problem involving your operating system or multiple applications. Stick to the facts Detailing the specifics of your problem and documenting the exact language and errors that you might be receiving will allow for a quicker and more efficient resolution by either yourself or your IT support. Are you the only one?

You might not be alone? Once again, Google just might be able to provide the answers to your dilemma. You might just be surprised by how many people have experienced similar problems and if you’re lucky somebody has provided the solution. Help is there for a reason

Ask yourself if anything has recently changed on your computer

Don’t be afraid to consult the help menu on the toolbar of your applications. The help feature of most software applications often provides FAQs and common troubleshooting issues.

Have you recently downloaded any software or installed any hardware that might be causing the problem. If so, go ahead and revert back to a time before your most recent activity by uninstalling the software or hardware.

So when you find yourself sitting at the desk wanting to bang your head against the keyboard in frustration, using the above tips may just be able to assist in making your daily interaction with technology into a more positive experience…and save you from an unnecessary headache! ■

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outrageous behavior Have you noticed in the work you do and the conversations you have, that it’s all the same? Potential customer conversations, existing customer conversations, colleagues, friends and family conversations and outcomes… it’s all the same and you’re feeling over it? Have you ever asked yourself, what’s the point or why am I doing this? When you ask these types of questions alarm bells should be going off in your head as you are having what I call a ‘mediocre moment’. Yes, they’re normal, it’s just that most people sit and live in a mediocre moment for the following day, week, month, year, decade or even longer. Here are three outrageous strategies on how to get out of the mediocre and into the magnificent.

1. Spend time with big thinkers The best advice I ever had was from one of my mentors who said; “Be careful who you let near your mind Jen, and that includes me!” How many times have you surrounded yourself with people who think small, negatively or see the worst in everything? These people creep into your world and start gossiping and talking about how bad things are. If you are not diligently protecting your mind-space, you start speaking, thinking and behaving like them. Stop right now and take stock! Who is in your mental space that inspires you, causes you to think creatively and be in action? If you have someone, that’s great, if you don’t, list five people who you know or would like to know and make an appointment right now to meet them and spend time with them. Remember, you are in control of who you spend time with. You do not have to spend time with people who do not inspire you. If you must be with a draining person plan to limit the time with them. The best way to do this is to say at the start of the meeting or discussion; “Look I’ve only got 20 minutes to discuss this issue, is that ok with you?”. Then stick to the time and at 18 minutes, say; “OK, that’s it for me, I’ve got to go in two minutes”. How outrageous!

- Jen Harwood International Business Speaker and Author

2. Create blatant promotion around you If you want to turn your extended world around, start to promote, endorse and acknowledge friends, clients and colleagues. Tell everyone about them, their latest achievements, how they make a difference in the world. Be a promoter and endorser of the magnificent. It’s a simple strategy and has far reaching impact as you are creating a world around you that is acknowledged and encouraged and you will also be inspired by the company you keep. Remember, just one positive comment can make the world of difference to someone’s confidence, courage and commitment. Stepping up and being the catalyst in this type of conversation is not the Aussie norm – I say… it should be. Go on, be outrageous!

3. Random acts of generosity Most mediocre moments are when a person has been focusing on themselves too much for too long. If this is you, lift your head up and notice the people around you and start to be of service to others. Random acts of generosity such as giving a compliment, smiling at someone, listening to another, letting someone else go first, giving flowers or small gifts, just because you can, will lift you and the other person out of the slumber of mediocrity, sameness and boredom and spark a light of possibility, potential and power. In my experience, I have found that mediocre people say and do nothing and expect everything. Magnificent people say and do what needs to be said and done and expect nothing. Generosity kills mediocrity. What a simple yet outrageous thought! For more information on business coaching, training, planning and growing your business call (03) 5442 1141 or go to www.directincite.com or www.jenharwood.com ■

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Earlier this year, I met Jen Harwood for the ﬁrst time. It didn’t take me long to realise that she had a lot to offer Bendigo Adventures. I am proud to say that Jen is currently coaching the team at Bendigo Adventures and we have all both personally and professional improved dramatically. Jen is inspiring, motivating and informative and brings to our team a wealth of knowledge and experience. I would deﬁnitely recommend her to others. Kirstie Misson - Bendigo Adventures www.bendigoadventures.com

Our automotive repair manual publishing company is quite unique with only a hand full of simular publishing companies worldwide. We needed a plan for the future. Jen and her specialist team spent 12 sessions planning our marketing and operations strategies for the future. I would recommend Jen and her team to any company wishing to forward plan their activities and growth. Max Ellery - Ellery Publications www.ellery.com.au

Direct Incite has played a key roll in raising Filthy Monkey Productions proﬁle within and outside regional Victoria. We now design for a diverse range of clients across Australia and create their brands, logos and marketing materials. We have also used Direct Incite’s business coaching service and that turbo boost has seen our business blossom. I highly recommend Direct Incite to any new and established businesses looking to take the next step. Craig Dunn - Filthy Monkey www.ﬂithymonkey.com.au

On recommendation from a local businessman, Sue and I contacted Jen Harwood at Direct Incite to help us take our business to the next stage. Because of her willingness to listen and get an understanding of what we wanted, we still felt like we were in the drivers seat. We loved the ﬂexibility and personal service that Jen provided and I would recommend any business, wanting to grow, to contact Jen at Direct Incite. Matt & Sue Parkinson - Shed 7 www.shed7.com.au

cogho’s sports wrap

a football legend Well, well, well! Hello, it’s Cogho from the 3BO FM breakfast show! I feel privileged to be able to write a column in this proud and passionate magazine, and it’s about something I love, sport!...with a twist. We have had so many home-grown sports stars that have made the big time and now it’s time to point them out and celebrate their success through bendigo magazine. One that springs to mind straight away is a bloke who I (yes, I!) played football with in 1979. This particular gentleman was a star back then when he was running around in the South Bendigo U/14s. He then progressed to Bendigo’s VFL zone which was, at the time, the Carlton Football Club, The man’s name is Peter Dean and I think he still remembers me!! Pete was one of those kids that gave you the s*!ts! Good at everything…basketball, cricket, tiddlywinks, scrabble...you know what I mean. If you saw him play Junior footy, you knew straight away he would make it. In fact it runs in the family his brother Steven has just played in Calivil United’s sixth premiership. Peter played in the 1995 premiership for Carlton playing a great game in the backline and was nearly as famous for jumping off the podium when he was presented with his medal. He is now assistant coach at the Western Bulldogs and I have a feeling that if you mentioned my name he would say Bryan WHO? But not everyone gets to experience the ultimate moment with an AFL team. How many times have we seen sports people who have the talent but for their own reasons didn’t go on with it? Take the VCFL general manager and Castlemaine boy, Steven Oliver. Olly went down the same path as Peter, recruited to Carlton because that was our zone and he was touted as the next big thing. He only ended up playing a handful of games with the Blues citing family reasons as the reason for coming home, Carlton pursued him for quite a while but Olly decided to play for Castlemaine and ended up playing with his mates in a premiership. Sometimes playing at the highest level isn’t for everyone. In future editions, l look forward to bringing you some of our home grown sporting stars who have made their mark in their chosen sport...here’s a tease...Wayne Campbell, Noel Sens, Sharelle McMahon…If you have a home grown that you grew up with, please feel free to let us know here at bendigo magazine!

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best foot forward Having travelled the world as a bare foot water skier, this sports star is happy living in the city where he and his wife, grew up. - Sharon Greenaway

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sporting hero

Ben Greenwell has been skiing in one form or another for most of his 26 years. He started at the age of two and a half when his family stayed in a caravan park at Lake Eppalock. “We’d spend every summer out there, skiing everyday…” explains Ben. “I started on a board and then progressed to doubles at age four and then singles at age six and tricks at seven. When I turned eight I learnt to bare foot. I didn’t however totally commit to barefoot skiing until I was about 14. In 1997 I skied my first tournament and in 1998 I was selected for the Australian junior squads and so really picked up the training, even going through the winter. That first winter was torture. “I trained really hard because I had quite a few tournaments to go through, from the Victorian and then the NSW state titles in March, and then we went over to Western Australia for the nationals…where I got third overall in the junior boys. I then got selected to ski at the Australasian Championships in Geelong in April 1999. I came third in Geelong and so then got selected to ski the junior world titles in Houston, Texas in August that year. Mum and Dad came over for the tournament, but I didn’t get to ski as I injured my patella.” Since Houston, Ben’s skiing has taken him to the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra, New Zealand in 2001, Austria and Hungary with the world team in 2002, then Perth in 2003 where he came second overall. In 2004 at Mulwala, Ben competed in the open world titles where he came fourth in the jump and 11th overall. After these titles he had an operation on his left knee. In 2005 he went to New Zealand for the Asian/Australasian Championships and came fourth overall. In 2006 he went to Washington State USA for the world titles, where he got sixth in the jump and missed out on the finals by only 20 cms. Over this time Ben has won the Advertiser and Channel Ten Sports Star of the Year Awards three times. Training for Ben varies according to the seasons. During winter, he trains three nights a week doing boxing with Pat and Gary Connelly. “Boxing helps with fitness and strength and because you are under pressure you have to think on the spot, which does replicate what you need when you are water skiing,” Ben says. During the warmer months Ben will train with his father Doug Greenwell and friend Luke Drummond along the Loddon River near Bridgewater. Ben plans to continue on with his boxing training.

Ben’s future plans “I see no reason to move, I met my wife, Lisa, in our first year of university. Both our families live here in Bendigo, and I’ve got a terrific job (working at the accounting firm) AFS. I also have quick access to the water. I’m only half an hour away and so…I can be on the water in an hour after work. Bendigo is so central it makes it all very easy. If I lived in Melbourne I couldn’t afford to buy a house and by the time I got home from work I’d be looking at an hour and a half travel time before I could train. Here I can finish work, train, get home for dinner and go to work the next day. “I just want my accounting career to move forward over the long term. With skiing I would love to win a world title, especially a jump title. I came so close in 2004 after making a jump final, but I choked and wasn’t prepared for it. That’s what I am working towards. In 2006 I injured my shoulder and subsequently had to take 12 months off.” Ben’s been working with a therapeutic masseur to get his shoulder ready for competing again and feels he is the fittest he has ever been and is looking towards a good season in 2008-2009. As well, Ben tells me almost shyly, he and Lisa are expecting their first baby in January 2009.

Heroes “When I first learnt to barefoot the guy that really stood out was Brett Wing. He is an Australian, and he was the first ever open world champion and he won three in a row.” Advice to anyone wanting to get into accounting or barefoot skiing? “If you want to get into barefoot water skiing go and see a skiing coach. It is a sport that you can’t really learn on your own, without considerable pain. At the Victorian Water Ski Club, we run training camps around the state. If you want to get into accounting, go to university and work hard.” Contacts for the Victorian Barefoot Water ski Club. President Rod Green mobile: 0408 597 660 Victorian Coach Peter O’Neil mobile: 0407 242 656 ■

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this is no sunday drive Anybody who talks to Greg Scanlon can gather that he has a passion, an obvious love for Four Wheel Driving. After many years of horse sports, including rodeo, he needed something to keep his adrenalin pumping! After our first interview, I leave with speciality magazines, DVDs and a fresh curiosity about exactly what it is people love so much about the tough sport. - Esther McRae Let’s get one thing straight here; the kind of four wheel driving we’re talking about is not your average Sunday drive. We’re talking almost 90-degree dunes, deep water and a whole lot of mud. Things are going to get messy and I get the feeling that this is why people love it so much…for the challenge, the outback challenge that is!

There are winching challenges where teams get the vehicle over large sand dunes sometimes almost vertical, mud holes, time trials around courses, navigational challenges in large open ranges and water challenges where teams have to get themselves out of deep mud and water.

The ARB Outback Challenge has been around since 1999 and has grown to be one of the toughest four-wheel driving events in the world. More than 120 competitors from around the globe come every May. Greg Scanlon; who owns ARB Bendigo (with his wife Robyn) loves to compete. The first inkling I got that these sports enthusiasts mean business came when I found out a German couple spent $20,000 to get their vehicle from Hong Kong to Australia!

Enthusiastic these competitors may be, but that’s not all. This is serious business. Not only does the challenge cost $3000 to enter, Greg estimates that fuel and parts for the week cost approximately $10,000. The cars themselves can cost between $50,000 and $250,000. A passionate four-wheel driver can spend thousands preparing for events such as these and the equipment needed to get through the courses doesn’t come cheap.

The event is nine days long and competitors put their highly modified vehicles through over 20 special stages based in three different environments. These are sand, ranges (Rocks) and mud and water. The navigational challenges require GPS navigation throughout these three environments…some at night!

Greg is lucky enough to be the director of ARB Bendigo where his workshop is able to maintain his and other passionate drivers’ cars to the high standard of competition.

The event itself requires a team which is planned all year and readied its vehicle for a tough week, Greg describes this competition to be a year-long one considering the planning involved. There are two members of a team, a navigator and a driver. The navigation side of things proves a large part of the scoring and whilst the obstacles themselves are tough, finding a way through the Darling River flood plains and Barrier Ranges is no mean feat. 212

Anyone who has seen this event in action can vouch for its rough nature and bad things do happen! All entrants must be members of the Cross Country Driving Association who are in charge of safety and legal requirements for the week. Every car must run a logbook and the association runs checks on things like roll cages, fire safety, first aid kits and safety harnesses. For most teams, this week is the holy grail of the sporting calendar. Some might question why people spend their time or money, but the sheer love of the sport can bring some pretty fun times during

the competition. There are however, some great prizes on offer as well. There’s money, equipment and incentives for people to compete again the following year.

Anyone who has seen this event in action can vouch for its rough nature.

If driving the cars isn’t your thing, this is an amazing sport to watch and there are spectator packages available. A spectator leader takes his group around in a four-wheel drive to see all the events and get close to the action. There are a number of other weekend style challenges throughout the year as well as the Ironman Cliff-hanger event. Those wishing to find out more information on Four Wheel Driving in Bendigo should call Greg Scanlon at ARB on (03) 5445 7100. ■

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fashionable marketplace As the Bendigo Marketplace continues its renovations, the fashion stores are ready and raring to go. The new strip of men’s and women’s stores including Portmans, Dotti, Jacqui E, Bras and Things, Tarocash and Mathers are now open. The new managers were very excited to see the stores take shape and the new look for the marketplace heralds something very exciting for Bendigo. Congratulations to Sonja (retail marketing manager) and the team for getting it all together, pop down and visit all the new stores and pick up some Christmas pressies! For more information about the Bendigo Marketplace, call (03) 5441 6906 or visit www.bendigoshopping.com.au ■

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strategem financial group Strategem Financial Group celebrated their recent success in winning the Bendigo Business excellence Awards Business of The Year as well as the Professional Services Award at an extra special end of month drinks held at La Trobe Visual Arts Centre. The thrill and excitement of the gala event was re-created with both awards presented to all 64 Strategem staff members by guests Linda BArrow, President of Rotary Club of Bendigo Sandhurst, Ian Gillingham of Powercor Australia and Dr Louise Harvey, CEO of BRIT. For more information on the services Strategem provide, please give them a call on (03) 5445 4777 or visit them at 35 Mundy Street Bendigo. ■

travelogue

bendigo to bali When I think of Bali I think of smiles. It’s an impression of its people that stays long after you’ve left its frangipani-fragrant shores. Our smiles were frayed at the edges during our first night’s stay in this exotic destination. I booked accommodation on the web, a choice that went pearshaped fairly quickly. - Jacqui Mott First impressions aren’t always what they seem… Bali in June, what a wonderful idea I thought, as our family of three boarded a Jetstar pay-as-you-go (and spend-more-money-than-youshould) plane and headed off to the island’s capital Denpasar. Stays at Ubud and Padang Bai made up most of our vacation, although that wasn’t planned. Our idea was to sojourn in one spot for 11 days … but when we arrived at the web-booked accommodation at 2am, I learnt a big lesson. Websites lie. Enter Puri Asri hotel resort. It’s in Petulu, a village on the outskirts of Ubud - a popular hinterland destination, about a Melbourne-toMalmsbury distance from the airport. Before leaving home I searched the Internet. I found the lovely Puri Asri web page. Famous for its spa treatments, its royal spice baths and its succulent duck betutu dish – but we were told the resort’s staff left some time ago. There were no pampers, no dinners, no bar drinks – no chef. The penny dropped. We were the only guests…and the old sheets, the ant nest in the craggy curtains, lame ceiling fans and the leggy Huntsmans clinging to the plaster just didn’t paint the picture I had imagined. The Puri Asri staff attempted to accommodate us - but hotel resources were few and far between. It was like a sting set up just for us. So I guess when we left the next day everyone else did too. Exit Puri Asri.

U beauty Ubud While exploring Ubud’s intriguing alleyways we discovered a good place to rest, down little Benji Lane. And thank goodness for Tango, an extraverted resort manager at Gayatri-two Bungalows in the absolute heart of town, who presented us with a comfortable poolside room. Hot on the heels of our funny Petulu episode, we relaxed (with a gin and tonic in hand) and slipped into Ubud life without a hitch. Our son played with Balinese children around the rice paddies, played chess with Gayatri’s many workers and tried to tame the many geckos he encountered. The village was a hive of activity with tourists from every pocket of the world scanning all nooks and crannies, from retail windows to Hindu temples. The major thoroughfare, Monkey Forest Street, stretches from the sacred forest where tropical trees loom large and native monkeys frolic, to Ubud’s main market, packed with all sorts of food and craftwork. If you love a haggle you’ll feel right at home. Ask for a ‘morning price’ and get a standard pre-lunch discount, or work harder and see the price of cotton casual pants drop from $24 to $4. I did. Ubud’s stores showcase just about everything to match both elite expenditures and back-packer budgets. Expect to browse shops with woodcarvings, artwork, silky scarves and batik sarongs. In the fashion houses you’ll find stylish linen shirts for $15, however you may need to dig deeper to purchase the stunning timber and stone antiquities in the galleries. Silver is big in Bali and there’s lovely jewellery in Ubud. From chic creations to traditional styles and antique pieces you’ll find oodles of sterling silver, gemstone and fresh water pearl bracelets, bangles, necklaces and earrings at reasonable prices. 216

We also tasted Ubud’s many fine food outlets. For modern Asian cuisine visit the Three Monkeys café and choose chili salt squid with watercress red radish salad topped with honey lime dressing, then tuck into local specialty Ayam betutu, a gourmet gathering of smoked spiced chicken, fragrant rice and traditional greens. Don’t forget to order lime and mint sorbet for afters while you take time to admire the ricefield scenery and art on the walls.

Escaping to the far east Our appetites satisfied with all sorts of flavours, it was time to move to a place with a slower pace. Enter Pandang Bai, an eastern seaside village. Lapped by crystal blue waters, it’s a fishing settlement with a community so warm and welcoming that we virtually lost our son to it. Each day he would head off to meet his new friends and in the evening he’d dash to the beach for a spot of local football. Good coffee, casual dining, friendly people, a laidback atmosphere made it easy to linger longer than anticipated. We chose to stay at Narcosis, a smart beachside resort primarily designed for dive masters and scuba students. Mostly European. They’re drawn to the bright white sand and pristine waters home to everything from colourful corals, small reef fish to all manner of marine life. A port of many uses, Padang Bai is decorated with jukungs, small beautifully decorated wooden canoes, an authentic beach backdrop for the hectic 24-hour ferry service feeding its island neighbourhood. Along the esplanade Puri Rai is another accommodation spot worth a look. The resort’s bar and restaurant is a delight; try the tuna curry, the fish satay or the gado gado for main course and treat yourself to mango sorbet or fried banana and caramel sauce for dessert. Blue Lagoon is a gorgeous destination and only a short walk. It’s a small cove where you can sit on a stool, sip papaya juice or knock back a Bintang beer and watch the tranquil ocean at the lagoon’s two cafes or indulge in a massage on loungers for hire. I met Hassim at the lagoon. Dressed in army greens, wearing a beret – styled like Shay Guevara, this 60ish local gentleman offered reflexology by the sea. Taught by a Chinese medicine master, he’s worth employing if you want the world’s best 45-minute foot massage.

Bali to Bendigo It was sad to farewell Padang Bai and the friends we’d made in such a short spell but it was time to head home happy, refreshed and well massaged. Back in central Victoria, as I close my eyes I see Bali as an island of happiness, of contentment. And when we landed in Melbourne, peeling out of the plane to form a lengthy customary custom’s queue, I couldn’t help thinking that the passengers who were expressing their Tullamarine tempers may not have learnt as much from the Balinese as I did. Lucky me.

Bali at a glance Garuda Airlines and Jetstar fly to Bali Flight time direct from Melbourne: 6 to 7 hours our destinations: Petulu Puri Asri Hotel Resort - $35 US per night (don’t trust the website) Petulu Village, Ubud www.puriasripetulu.com Ubud Guyantri-2 Bungalows - $40 US per night (very comfortable, good value) 67 Monkey Forest Street, Ubud Three Monkeys Cuisine and Art Cafe (delicious, ambient and trendy) Monkey Forest Street, Ubud Padang Bai Narcosis - $30 US per night (good style, lovely rooms) Jl. Pantai Silayuki, Padang Bai Check out diving packages at www.absolutescubabali.com Puri Rai Bar and Restaurant (great seafood, great staff) Jana Silayukti 7X, Padang Bai ■

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graham beet’s surprise 40th Local business owner Graham Beet recently hit the big 4-0 and was surprised at the Rifle Brigade by family and friends. The Bendigo owner of The Athlete’s Foot has lived and worked in Bendigo for many years now and some well known faces from far and wide returned to celebrate the event. A great night was had by all...and a big thank you from wife, Karen, to all the guests - for keeping the evening a surprise (it seems it was quite hard for a few to do so!). ■

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turf not surf at the Beach Party race day Over four thousand racegoers were met by hot weather and plenty of action on the track at this years Beach Party Raceday held on Caulfield Cup day. A new range of exciting TV commercials were launched to promote the Spring Carnival of Racing in Bendigo. Events over spring included The Girls Day Out and of course the premier racing and social event the Patchwood Imports Bendigo Cup held in November. ■