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Weekly reaches a grand milestone TO many readers, this week’s edition but to those of us charged with creat- milestone we are all incredibly proud of the Bendigo Weekly is just like any ing the product you the reader has in of, and one we trust allows for some other; it’s the forerunner to next week’s front of you right now, this is special. self-indulgence. and follows on from the one before it, Issue 1000 of the Bendigo Weekly is a – Continued Page 2

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and the place that has allowed this paper to prosper throughout the past two decades.

People, rather than events, define a community, and the reality is every single Bendigo resident has the opportunity to contribute, and for that we are both grateful and thankful.

The product you are reading right now is cover to cover 100 per cent local content that we hope is engaging and relevant in an era where the cosmos that is the internet often struggles to stay local, possibly because it’s too easy to be global.

More and more people may well choose to source their news online these days, but the internet has already been polluted by the proliferation of fake news, celebrity gossip and sleazy click bait that has no substance, adds next to nothing to just about everything else and offers as much educational value as cardboard does to the human diet.

Importantly, we thank our many loyal readers and the local businesses who have supported the Weekly along the way and who have contributed so much to all our successes, in particular those who made the brave and visionary move to back the establishment of the paper back in mid-1997.

We hope readers allow us this opportunity to commemorate this important anniversary – after all, it’s been 999 editions in the making.

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This paper was borne out of a visionary group’s twin desires to have a greater say in the service levels afforded to them as customers while at the same time, better serving the local community.

Back in the middle of 1997, a dedicated group of people drawn together by the late Daryl McClure OAM, ably supported by the overwhelming

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majority of the city’s real estate agents, set about creating something different, and something quite special.

Working out of a small nondescript cottage situated along View Street, that group toiled hard to very quickly establish what was originally known as Bendigo Homes and Property, a full colour newspaper dedicated to the promotion and support of the local real estate fraternity, most of whom were also stakeholders in the then fledgling business.

It was not unusual back then for some of us to work through most of the night, a

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While I have been somewhat of a journeyman throughout my career, having worked at both local papers as well as in television and radio, print remains my absolute pride and joy.

In an era where many are quick to point to the pitfalls of the newspaper and its apparent impending death, we at the Weekly beg to differ.

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ever, need to be guardians of the truth. They also need to be trustworthy, something readers can and do rely upon.

They need to be accurate, they need to promote diversity, promote discussion, champion good ideas, hold organisations and people accountable, and they need to be part of the community in which they exist.

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Ibis influx raises a stink

By Sharon kemp

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ASK people at Lake Weeroona their impression of Bendigo’s most popular recreation place, they will likely tell you it stinks.

But nothing will be done about the protected Australian white ibis that have taken over two small islands on the western side of the lake for at least a month – until the birds have finished breeding.

Then, the City of Greater Bendigo council will move on the birds and their offspring.

The impact on people is usually minimal “If they weren’t in such large numbers, I doubt there would be an issue,” manager of parks and natural reserves Debbie Wood said.

In fact, she said people were generally attracted to the lake reserve because of the bird life.

Recent reviews of Lake Weeroona on travel website TripAdvisor note that water birds including ducks were an attraction at the lake, north of Bendigo’s central business district.

But visitors this week told the Bendigo Weekly they were repelled by the smell of so many ibis.

Ms Wood and Environmental Protection Agency north-west regional manager Scott Pidgon said there was no reason to believe the birds posed any health threat.

“All animals in the vicinity of

flock together: Ibis are causing a problem. Photos: ANDREW PERRYMAN waterways are likely to impact water quality due to faecal and other organic matter entering the water,” Dr Pigdon said.

“The impact on people is usually minimal, particularly if the waterway is not used for swimming or drinking.”

Late last year after meeting the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, the council commissioned a wildlife specialist to report about how to manage the ibis.

Ms Wood said the council would be moving them on in a humane way.

She is assessing recommendations contained in the specialist’s report to the council.

The council will also decide in coming weeks what to do about weed that has proliferated at the lake this summer caused by the ibis and heavy stormwater run off

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during central Victoria’s wet winter and spring.

Options for removing the weed include raising the water level in the lake or removing the weed using a specialised boat.

She said the council was talking to the Bendigo Rowing Club, which uses the lake, about the options.

Infestations of weed and ibis are not new to Bendigo.

Three years ago, the council moved on white ibis from an island on Lake Tom Thumb in Eaglehawk by releasing dogs for short periods during the day to scare the birds.

Six years before that the ibis took over an island on Lake Neangar, also in Eaglehawk.

A DELWP spokesperson said it was illegal to disturb the ibis which were protected under the Wildlife Act 1974.

BENDIGO Kangan Institute will demolish a block of classrooms facing Chapel Street to make way for the new nursing training facility to which the Victorian government has directed $17.7 million.

Removing the TAFE’s J building and refitting P building on the corner of Macrae Street for the health and community centre of excellence will displace students this year but the institute has promised to retain the courses.

The Bendigo Weekly can confirm 2017 students studying health and community services including nursing, music, information technology, business, professional writing and English language studies will be relocated before courses begin.

It is understood staff are unaware where they will be teaching this year.

Institute chief executive Trevor Schwenke said students will be told of the new locations when they confirm their timetable.

Adding to the disruption, students in at least one diploma course will no longer be eligible for a state government subsidy in the form of a student loan.

The Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing course is ineligible for loans as of this year despite submissions lodged by course staff which argue that the course is not a “lifestyle course” but has voca-

tional merit. It is understood the change will increase the fees for the one-year course to more than $7000.

Mr Schwenke advised students to contact the institute for information about courses eligible for government funding.

He said the new nursing centre would be a game changer for the institute.

“But it is going to cause some disruptions,” he said.

“We are moving staff and students out of the affected buildings, into alternative buildings on campus which have been refurbished and refitted to ensure that they are fit for purpose.

Mr Schwenke said the relocation is taking place over the summer break to ensure minimal disruption to students.

“We are planning to have relocation works completed ready for classes to commence in either February or March,” he said.

“All courses, including health and community services, along with IT, business, music, writing and English language will still go ahead as planned this year; they will simply be moved to a new location.

“In some instances, this may be into a better space than they were in originally.”

Construction of the new centre is projected to be complete by the end of 2017.

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THE Bendigo Goldfields Library mobile library service has been replaced this year by permanent library agencies.

In its heyday, during the 1990s, the mobile library service consisted of three vans which in 1997/98 distributed 154,427 items.

But in recent years, the number of vans running has been reduced from three to one, according to library manager Mark Hands.

“There was a small group of people who really loved the truck and they are disappointed in losing the service,” Mr Hands said.

“However, there is a lot of excitement about the community hubs which will house the library agencies.”

Library community coordinator Emma Newman said the main reason for opening the agencies was to increase the services and number of hours for readers.

“The new service delivery model is designed to be more convenient

for the majority of the community and we are excited by the opportunities to work in partnership with the organisations that are hosting the library agencies,” she said.

Seven new library agencies have been established in the Loddon Shire and northern areas of the City of Greater Bendigo and are expected to be up and running in February 2017.

Venues have been finalised in Boort, Dingee, Inglewood, Tarnagulla, Wedderburn and Axedale and Elmore, according to the library’s latest bulletin.

Browsing collections will be smaller, however the same opportunity to reserve items will be available.

Library staff will be attending each agency on a weekly basis to deliver reserves and rotate the collection.

While staff are not available Mr Hands said the library service would be run by volunteers. For more details regarding the mobile library service go to www.ncgrl.vic.gov.au/rural

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Mobile books a lifesaver ONE of the most durable and comforting sights in Bendigo has always been that of the huge, rumbling semi trailers which each week distributed thousands of books into the crannies and villages of the surrounding region.

Already reduced from running three vans to one van, as of this year, Bendigo’s mobile library service will be discontinued.

The mobile library service to schools discontinued several years ago.

I’ve always been fond of these mobile libraries ever since the time, years ago, I was teaching in a remote rural school and slowly going as mad as a loon from loneliness.

When Tuesdays came around and I heard the library truck pull up I’d run over the tops of my little students’ heads like a prize winning kelpie in my rush to get into the warmth of the huge, carpeted trailer.

The library service offered me much more than the books of course, there was company as well.

The trailer’s four walls, lined floor to ceiling with books, was much more than a portable library, it was a haven, a womb of words, stories and comfort.

The librarian at that time told me he knew the name of every man, woman and child who stepped into his travelling library.

Apart from being a librarian, he was the custodian of the story of many lives.

“My job is more than driving a prime mover around the countryside, scurrying up poles to connect it to power and lending out books, it’s about that human contact,” he said.

“It’s about listening to the latest gossip, peoples’ stories, their latest tale of woe.”

When I asked him why so many people confided in him the librarian said, “Think about it – the truck drives off. It goes down the road and around the bend and it takes all those worries away with it.”

While we have to bow to progress, I’m going to miss the sight of our library vans.

And I’m sure I won’t be the only one.

– Dianne Dempsey

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Road deaths take a toll

By Sharon kemp

IN a year which saw road deaths rise by 16 per cent, Bendigo drivers were caught by cameras committing more than 10,000 offences adding up to fines of almost $3 million.

The offenses included speeding, running a red light and driving an unregistered car and are what Victoria Police describe as risk taking behaviour.

On New Year’s Day, as police ended 16 days of a holiday road safety blitz, Victorian drivers had committed 880 drink driving and

503 drug offences, more than 8000 speeding fines were handed out and 2712 unregistered vehicles caught.

“What is a stand out for me this year, and what seems so avoidable, is the number of lives that have been lost by careless and recklessness along with high risk taking behaviour,” Road Policing Command assistant commissioner Doug Fryer said.

“It doesn’t need to be this way, please take care on the roads and make a conscious decision to be present, play your part and arrive at your destination safely.”

It sounds like simple advice, but 150 people travelling in rural Victoria did not get to where they were going in 2016, making country roads yet again more deadly than those in the city.

A fixed camera at Bagshot near a level crossing is regularly included in the top 50 cameras catching Victorian drivers, one of only a few outside Melbourne.

In 12 months of data starting at October 2015 and ending the same month last year, the camera caught more than 5296 offences costing drivers more than $1.4m.

The other cameras were at the corner of Don and High Streets in Bendigo, at the Loddon Valley Highway (Marong Road) and Calder Highway intersection at Ironbark and at the west bound lane of the same level crossing at Bagshot.

Hoping to avoid another rise in the road toll in 2017, the Victorian government has promised regional drivers more flexible road side barriers will be erected on rural roads.

Those roads, including the Calder Freeway, which have a high volume of traffic and a 100km/hour speed limit will get the new barriers

which are expected to reduce runoff road and head on crashes by up to 85 per cent on those sections.

Motor cycle rider fatalities accounted for 19 per cent of the road toll which police attributed to risk taking.

“There will never be an acceptable number of deaths on our roads and 2016 was a tragic year,” minister for roads Luke Donnellan said.

“Country Victorians will start to see more flexible road side barriers as we continue to make rural roads safer where nearly half Victorian road fatalities happen.”

NBN speeds hit hi-tech health

just the job: Ivan Crisp and Adam Goodes have set up a site to help Bendigo residents find a job. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Website right for Bendigo jobseekers BENDIGO will get its own dedicated online job board with the launch next month of the website Find a Job developed by central Victorian entrepreneur Adam Goodes.

The city will be the pilot location for the business ahead of its eventual spread through regional Australia if Find a Job realises the plans Mr Goodes has for it.

The IT specialist has been talking to local businesses while setting up the platform at his Bendigo home to gauge interest in a niche digital recruiting service in the city.

The feedback has been positive, he said.

“We’re not the first job board out there, but we are the first to launch locally in Bendigo and concentrate specifically in regional Australia,” Mr Goodes said.

“There’s nothing like local knowledge and we know the regional communities are very close knit.”

Often regional businesses are not well served by the large online recruitment players in Australia and there has been a surge in the number of niche job boards becoming available, but mostly servicing specific professions.

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“fastest growing industry in the tech world”.

But he wants to offer a local focus.

Mr Goodes and business development manager Ivan Crisp are also working to develop a social media platform alongside the job board that will profile businesses and what they are like to work for, advertise volunteer positions at no cost and offer information and job seeking tips to candidates.

It is not lost on the pair that a chief criticism of online recruiting platforms is the lack of feedback for job seekers.

“We also want to pro-

vide feedback on why you didn’t get a job... was it because you’re not experienced enough?” he said.

“Was it because you don’t have the skills required?”

Mr Goodes said the platform will allow him to analyse data about the success rates of candidates, identify the issue and report back.

Mr Goodes said he was prompted to start Find a Job by the many questions he was asked by clients using his Find a Course website.

Ahead of the February launch, the website is accepting preregistrations from employers and job seekers.

THE future of health in regional Australia is high tech, but only once high speed internet access is rolled out in the regions.

A discussion paper

by Deloitte Consulting that outlined options in the future design of Victoria’s regional health system noted that innovation could make up for services that were too costly to deliver in rural settings.

Medical technology was broader than appointments conducted via teleconference, the report noted.

It said regional patients could use biosensors and digital trackers lodged in clothing or personal accessories that would monitor their signs and symptoms.

3D printers could provide low cost and customised medical technology products that can be tailored to suit individual patients.

Technology can be used to carry out tests at the point of care.

Social media platforms could create online communities which tracked population trends and experience in real time.

And virtual reality technology could provide simulated environments that accelerated behavioural change in patients.

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“Technology is rapidly advancing and is widely seen as a significant opportunity to improve the delivery of health services,” the report said.

“It provides huge potential for improved diagnostics, more targeted treatments, and of particular relevance to rural and regional health services, the ability to bridge the distance to more specialised services.”

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“Rural internet users are still grappling with low speeds and high cost data packages that are significant impediments to their ability to harness even simple web-based technology like telehealth that would potentially improve patient pathways and transfer processes,” the paper said.

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Mall a top spot for summer

LOOKING for a way to keep the kids entertained over the summer break?

Then head down to Hargreaves Mall on Thursday for a Summer School Holiday Fun Day. There will be a water play inflatable jumping castle and slide for some warm weather fun.

Children who aren’t keen on getting wet can try archery, with foam tipped arrows, with SAFE Archery.

Mayor Margaret O’Rourke said the council provided many free family events throughout the year.

“This event will be lots of fun for families and a great way to keep cool,” Cr O’Rourke said.

“Bring your kids and enjoy some free summer fun in Hargreaves Mall.

“Just make sure you Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek and Slide and don’t forget to bring your bathers and towel.”

The event is free and will run from 10.30am to 1.30pm.

TAKE A BREAK: Olivia Mannes enjoys the playspace. Photo: BILL CONROY

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Mayor heads to Maubisse MAYOR Margaret O’Rourke will join members of the Bendigo-Maubisse Friendship Committee on a visit to Timor Leste next week.

Cr O’Rourke flies out on Monday and said she looked forward to the visit.

“Traditionally, every two years the mayor of the City of Greater Bendigo visits the Maubisse community to experience the Timorese culture,” she said.

“The main reason for visiting is to attend a special community meeting that is designed to evaluate projects that the committee, with the help of the Greater Bendigo community, have completed and set a new development agenda for the next two years.

“Projects can range from school refurbishments to rebuilding the local radio station.”

As part of the trip, Cr O’Rourke will meet with sub district administrator Luis Casimro Lopez and students who have received scholar-

ships to complete years 10, 11 and 12, and university.

“These scholarships are the result of the generosity of private donors, clubs and businesses from Greater Bendigo, and I thank them for their generosity,” she said.

“Investing in education, infrastructure and essential services is critical to the sustainable development of Maubisse and Timor Leste more generally.

“I am looking forward to representing the Greater Bendigo community on this visit and seeing some of the great work that the committee and the Maubisse community have achieved together.”

The Bendigo-Maubisse Friendship Committee was formed by council in 2006 to contribute to improved living standards, access to basic services, training, capacity building and social programs.

The mayor will return on January 15 and pay her own transport and accommodation costs.

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Health the main focus

By Sharon kemp

VICKY Mason will watch out for vulnerable groups in Bendigo in her new role as the City of Greater Bendigo’s director of health and wellbeing.

“I think that is the role I need to play, and as the economy changes, I think the numbers (of economically disadvantaged residents) might possibly increase which is sad, but if we can put that equity lens on, we can try and have an influence to minimise the impact,” Ms Mason said.

Only weeks into her new role, she can see Bendigo has some runs on the board in the field of health and wellbeing, particularly in work around civic pride and city planning.

In the latter, she said her job was to ensure that residential planning took into account the health of residents, ensuring future residential development encouraged activity, access to facilities and open areas.

“As we plan these growth areas, we can do the old fashioned way of building where you put in (cul de sacs) and nobody is linked to anything, not linked to walking trails or open space,” she said.

“Or we can think about our land use and ask ourselves, does this allow places for people to come together and meet with others to help with mental health promotion? Does it allow walking? Does it get you into the open air? Can I walk to the shops?

“It is about thinking about health

on watch: Vicky Mason. in all of our decision making, when we build a footpath, do we build one that enables more kids to walk to school and older people to get to the shops? Or do we build one because there is not a footpath there.”

But the city has its challenges.

“Sadly there are areas of significant socio-economic disadvantage and so I was very pleased that within council there are conversations

about equity and fairness,” she said.

“Obviously the city has struggled a little bit previously with cultural diversity so we need to continue to provide that leadership around diversity being good for a community.

“We have a reasonably large indigenous community compared to other places. Sadly they also experience poorer health outcomes so there is a sort of targeted universal-

ism where you do something for everyone but a little bit more for particular groups.”

Ms Mason’s background is as a clinician. She started her career as a dietician and worked her way through the health system to appointments in charge of community health networks, before working in state government and then local government.

She told the Bendigo Weekly her experience allowed her to understand the public health implications of doing nothing.

“Because I came out of the health system, I understand the impact of not doing things, and since I have come to local government I have helped others understand the implications of their work and I have learnt about how the levers work in local government,” Ms Mason said.

It is not about providing health services directly to people, with the exception of maternal and child health.

Ms Mason said it was putting a lens on council decisions to ensure all work promotes health for residents, and particularly addresses the issues that are challenges for residents such as obesity and poor mental health.

She said it is prevention work at the earliest intervention, making it easier for people to walk instead of drive, providing playgrounds for kids that are easy to get to, creating opportunities for people to get together and feel pride for Bendigo.

Council seeks input on community plan Residents are being asked to help the Greater Bendigo City Council as it begins some of its most important work – the development of the 20172021 Greater Bendigo Community Plan and Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan.

Mayor Margaret O’Rourke said the community plan, formally known as the council plan, was a chance for residents to shape the work of the council over its four-year term and highlight opportunities that ensure Greater Bendigo remains

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a fantastic place to live, work and play.

“The community plan defines council’s role and guides the services it delivers, the direction it will take and the strategies it will develop. It helps council decide where and how to invest your money, which in a rate capping environment is very important,” Cr O’Rourke said.

“Council wants to know what you like and don’t like about where you live, what council should do more or less of and to prioritise vari-

ous aspects of council business. This will highlight how council can better implement the services you value most.”

A survey has been developed to help residents have their say, to complete the survey visit www.bendigo.vic. gov.au/communityplan The Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan is about supporting the health and wellbeing of residents.

What is important to you to protect your health and wellbeing, and

what stops you being able to do this?

Residents can join in the conversation online at www.bendigo.vic.gov. au/healthandwellbeingplan and provide input.

Council staff members and councillors will also attend various events and community meetings throughout January, February and March where residents can have input into the documents.

Cr O’Rourke said the council looked forward to hearing from residents.

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roadwork delays Motorists are advised to expect minor delays while contractors carry out utility services exploration works as part of the future upgrade of Napier Street between Weeroona Avenue and Scott Street, White Hills.

A number of trucks will be carrying out excavation works to identify and confirm the location of existing services, including telecommunications, electricity, gas, water mains and sewer pipes.

The original services were installed many years ago, and as a result there is some uncertainty of the exact location and depth of each of these underground services.

There will be no traffic lane closures, however due to the nature of the works there will some traffic management and changes to speed limits in the vicinity of the works areas.

Works are planned until Tuesday between 7am and 6pm each day.

care in the bush If you’re heading into the bush over the summer months keep in mind the potential for bushfires, particularly if you’re heading into central Victoria’s forests and parks.

Forest Fire Management’s Carsten Nannestad said people imagine they will see flames before being confronted by a bushfire, but often smoke will be the first warning.

“Before heading into the bush check the weather forecast and prepare for the conditions,” Mr Nannestad said.

“Remember the weather can change rapidly and having the right gear could help you arrive home safely. Take plenty of food, water, and extra fuel just in case you have to travel further to leave your camp.

“We want to ensure all visitors to our parks and forests have a great time and stay safe.”

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Therapy dog Ruby is lifting the spirits of patients at St John of God Bendigo Hospital.

Ruby visits patients each Thursday afternoon in the rehab unit to offer pet therapy for those who wish to spend time with her.

Delta Therapy Dogs volunteer, and Ruby’s owner, Juliana Cafarella said she was thrilled with the success of the program throughout its 12-month trial in 2016.

She said seeing the joy on the patients’ faces in spending time with therapy dog, Ruby, was a joy to watch.

Ruby has helped patients in their rehabilitation, including encouraging them to get up and walking.

For patients who are unable to get out of bed Juliana said that they enjoy seeing Ruby do tricks and would often nurse her or let her snuggle up beside them on bed.

“Ruby also likes TV and the patients think that’s funny, so they watch TV together,” Ms Cafarella said.

She said the hospital had been very supportive of the pet therapy program.

“I’m really thrilled that the hospital was open to doing this and how accepting they have been of Ruby and myself and so supportive,” Ms Cafarella said.

Steve Adams, who re-

cheer: Ruby with Carolyn Needs, Louise Harrison, and Lynette Davis. cently spent time in hospital recovering from a motorbike accident, enjoyed visits from Ruby. He said it was a brilliant initiative.

“I reckon its terrific bringing her around,” he said.

“It gives you a lift.”

As an animal lover with a border collie, cows and a horse at home Mr Adams said that he appreciated the visits from Ruby and he enjoyed seeing Ruby do different tricks, including pushing along a little pram. ”You do miss your animals when you’re here and

it’s not every day you see a dog push a little pram,” he said.

Rehab Unit Nurse Manager Louise Harrison said the visits from Juliana and Ruby, had been fabulous.

“The patients look forward to it. They get a lot from Juliana and Ruby. It brightens their day, makes them more engaged, we’ve really enjoyed it,” she said.

In 2016, Ruby visited St John of God Bendigo Hospital 36 times and saw 315 patients.

She will be back this year to continue her work.

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just rewards: Simon McIlroy is making a name for himself in Denmark.

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“Every city in the world produces thousands of litres of nutrient-rich waste every day and that needs to be treated for environmental and health reasons,” he said.

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“The idea of that award is to retain talented scientists in Denmark,” Dr

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Former Bendigo resident and researcher at Denmark’s Aalborg University, Simon McIlroy, said adapting to the country’s winter months has been a challenge, the temperature hits a high of -1ºC today, but another year ahead chasing his goals certainly puts the weather into perspective.

“As an Australian it’s a little bit difficult to adapt to the cold and dark winters, but I really love living here and I love the experience of being here,” he said.

Dr McIlroy was recently awarded the 2016 La Trobe University Distinguished Alumni Young Achiever award for his research into the microbiology of wastewater treat-

The idea of that award is to retain talented scientists in Denmark

It’s a pursuit that’s got him noticed in academic circles here and abroad.

Last year Dr McIlroy received a Sapere Aude Research Talent Award from the Danish Research Council.

The award included $100,000 for his research and was presented by the

McIlroy said.

“I felt honoured to receive that award, especially from a country that wasn’t my own.”

Dr McIlroy has made several important discoveries, including the first genome sequences from several organisms important to wastewater treatment

and the very first physiological information from a previously uncharacterised bacterial phylum.

He has published more than 30 research articles in international peer reviewed journals, including 16 published from his time as a PhD student, and contributed to several scholarly book chapters.

He said much of what he has achieved in life so far can be attributed to his lecturers at La Trobe’s Bendigo campus.

“They taught me a lot about what it is to be a research scientist,” he said.

“I was always provided with a challenge in that it didn’t matter what I had done or what I knew, I could always do more and always learn more.”

Funding plus for Rainbow Eagles A LOCAL group which supports young people has been given a financial boost by the state government.

Rainbow Eagles provides support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex young people in the Bendigo region.

HEY Grants fund groups and organisations to undertake mental health and community engagement activities for young people aged between 14 and 25.

They aim to raise awareness, promote acceptance of diversity,

eliminate stigma and discrimination, and improve mental health, including tackling suicide in LGBTI young people.

This year’s grants fund a wide range of activities, ranging from training young people in multimedia advocacy skills, to running support programs for parents and children.

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AFTER consistently breaking records in terms of high temperatures in recent years, Bendigo was inundated with rain – and rainfall records – during 2016.

September’s rainfall total of 153.4 millimetres was the city’s wettest September and second wettest month on record, behind the 177.8mm that fell in January 2011.

The Bendigo Airport weather site recorded 676.8mm in 2016, including six consecutive months of above average rainfall between May and October, comprising more than three quarters of the year’s rain.

It caused widespread flooding in central and north-western Victoria, areas around Charlton, Carisbrook and Newstead bearing the brunt of the deluge.

The rain also saw Lake Eppalock rise more than 80 per cent to be full for the first time since 2011, and a number of local water storages reach or exceed capacity – many to the west of Bendigo greatly exceeding their maximum levels and causing flooding.

Bendigo was far from alone in the big wet with Victoria as a whole recording its second wettest September on record.

Falls across the state were 94 per cent higher than average.

Despite the rain in the middle of the year capturing the most attention, it was a warm start to 2016 with the first four months all at least a degree above the long term average maximum temperature.

Bendigo’s hottest day in 2016 was on January 13, when the temperature reached 42.3º.

The real anomaly was in March, when city notched a record eight days in a row above 30 degrees, setting a record for the month.

The eight-day run included a new March maximum temperature record of 39.3 degrees on both March 7 and 8.

The previous record March maximum temperature at the Bendigo Airport site was 38.6°

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likely to produce any great extremes, according to the bureau.

The latest climate outlook has Bendigo expecting a roughly even chance of exceeding median rainfall totals (83mm) through until March.

Temperatures are forecast to be slightly higher than average, both in terms of maximums and overnight lows, with January having nearly a 60 per cent chance of maximum temperatures being above the long-term median of 29.2º.

The bureau said the main climate influences during the coming months are the Southern Annular Mode (which is negative, meaning higher atmospheric pressures in southern Australia are more common) and warmer waters surrounding northern Australia.

The first weekend of 2017 is tipped to be a warm one, with temperatures forecast to be in the mid to high-30s at the time of print.

brollies out: Rain was a major factor of winter last year. on March 12, 1998, while the alltime record at the former Bendigo Prison site was 39.1° set on March 3, 1965.

The overnight low of 25.8° on March 9 also smashed the previous all-time record of 24.5°, set on March 4 1983.

Bendigo’s coldest day was on June 26, when the mercury reached only 8.0º after a freezing overnight low of -1.7º, which was the year’s lowest minimum temperature.

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weather or not: Following a period of hot summers, rain was one of the main contributors to weather events in 2016.

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Video Streaming hot: The Discovery Centre’s Rachel Rayner adds some heat to the display.

Chill out in the heat We know when it’s hot: we can feel it. But what is heat? How do we cool down?

These school holidays Discovery Science and Technology Centre will be presenting fun and engaging activities to make sure you and the family get the science of keeping cool.

At noon and 2pm, they will all be getting hot under the collar with fireballs and multicoloured flames.

After all that, they will

devise how to cool down.

How do animals cool themselves, and what is the difference between warm blooded and cold blooded animals? All these questions and more will be explored (perhaps even answered) in Discovery’s science show.

In the cool Bendigo Planetarium they will take you on a journey to one of the darkest destinations in space – the centre of the Milky Way. Manager Jonathan

Ridnell said with warm summer nights and clear skies, you can see our arm of the galaxy slowly turning.

“But what is it like following that spiral into the very middle of our galaxy?” he said “The planetarium show runs multiple times per day and tickets are issued on a first-in, firstserved basis.

“In addition to our regular Vertical Slide sessions (a seven-metre

free-fall), we will inspire you to design and make your own Beat the Heat device.”

This walk-up activity will be run by volunteers eager to investigate your questions with colourful, warming (and cooling) experiments.

The activity will operate from 12.30pm to 3.30pm.

Discovery Centre is open seven days from 10am to 4pm throughout the school holidays.

Looking ahead to U3A’s busy year Bendigo’s University of the Third Age is hosting its annual Summer four day program from January 17 to 20.

It’s a busy time with enrolment day for this year’s activities on January 25.

Both events will be at St Mary’s Anglican Church Hall in Kangaroo Flat.

This year’s summer program is centred on the theme “why is it so?” and will explore a range of topics including people at work with science, how technology can help us expand our world, the mar-

vels of engineering in our everyday lives, and how maths is integral to our understanding of our world.

President Jill McArthur said both the summer and yearly programs aim to provide activities for the curious that will fascinate, entertain and expand participants’ knowledge.

“They offer the chance to ponder some of the wonders of the world around us,”she said.

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A conservatory to beautify A

BRAHAM Harkness, the proprietor of the Victoria Foundry in Shamrock Street, Golden Square, came into that manufacturing plant as a skilled worker.

He, as pointed out last week gradually purchased the three partners’ shares in that establishment. The three were T Arundel, J Braddish and W Ruddock.

Harkness was active in many spheres, being a lay preacher, became a Justice of the Peace sitting regularly on the bench in court and in 1883 was elected as a councillor for the City of Bendigo.

Having arrived at Bendigo in 1862, Harkness had witnessed the town’s gradual transformation, with the continued construction of more substantial buildings, improvements to the roads and so called waste areas particularly on the north side of Pall Mall being turned into grassed areas.

In summer the town was a very dusty place, the slightest breeze would pick up the dust from the unsealed roads, the steel tyres of transport of the day would crush the gravel and sand ever finer.

One area of land that ran from Bull Street towards Bridge Street and faced Howard Place and Pall Mall had been mined for alluvial gold and when it was levelled it was a convenient place for farmers to park their loaded or empty wagons.

Nearby there was a horse drinking trough, this was supplanted by a magnificent granite horse drinking fountain designed by William Vahland. In 1904 the drinking fountain was removed to make way for the Golden Jubilee Monument.

That area north of the monument had been used in past decades for visiting

A THING OF BEAUTY: The conservatory, early 20th century.

circuses, where horses and their skilled trick riders performed for the entertainment of the paying public.

The performing horses and their riders were supplemented by a variety of other acts that brought great pleasure to Bendigonians of that period.

Samuel Gadd the parks and gardens curator of Bendigo helped to transform this extended triangle of land into an attractive grassed area with flower beds and the planting of a row of palms facing towards Howard Place and Pall Mall.

Along the street side became a horse cab parking area.

The grassed area was certainly a change from the previously dusty and at times boggy aspect of this triangle of land.

Harkness as a councillor proposed in 1896 to erect a conservatory in that portion of Rosalind Park.

As he stated at the time, “There was something wanting in that part of the reserve”.

It took several years for this conservatory idea to come to fruition. Harkness wished it “to become a place of education and gratification for the citizens as well as creating a good impression in the minds of visitors”.

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operator of Creek Street, was successful in tendering for the cast iron construction of the new conservatory.

In late 1897 the cast iron columns along with the steel roof framing was taking its definite shape when being erected.

One is left to speculate whether Harkness was inspired during his return visit to Britain in 1862 by the number of buildings of the same construction methods that he had seen there?

The plans for the conservatory had been drawn by G Minto the city engineer, the dimensions were 21.9 by 7.3 metres with the walls being 6.7m high and the central lantern rising a further 1.8m above the roof line.

Early in 1898 Samuel Gadd was stocking the new conservatory with exotic and rare plants, and at the time it was remarked that it, “Should be a thing of beauty and joy forever”.

Considerable debate raged whether the conservatory be used as a hot house solely for tropical plants, however then heating would need to be incorporated.

Cost of heating and the impracticality of the plants only to be seen from the outside stifled that idea.

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ORE often than not the story of an affair lasting only a handful of months between two no-name actors 40 years earlier would remain unremarkable and untold; it would certainly not be material on which to base a potentially best-selling book.

Yet by the time Carrie Fisher rediscovered three diaries kept during the filming of Star Wars in 1976, she and co-star Harrison Ford had become known the world over for their portrayal of two of film’s most iconic characters: Princess Leia Organa of Alderaan, a displaced royal rebel fleeing the destruction of her beloved home planet, and Han Solo, a roguish smuggler-pilot turned would-be hero who finds distressed damsel Leia more than capable of saving herself.

Fisher’s notebooks resurfaced early last year, not long after her fourth on-screen incarnation as Princess Leia had premiered. The day had come, she decided, to reveal her short-lived infatuation on a film set far, far away with a then-34-year-old married co-star.

When the cameras started rolling on little-known director-screenwriter George Lucas’s low-budget project near London in 1976, Fisher was aged 19. She was already familiar with showbusiness, however, having grown up as the daughter of one of “old Hollywood’s” most glamorous but ill-fated pairings: entertainers “cheating cad” Eddie Fisher and “America’s sweetheart” Debbie Reynolds.

Her revisiting of her big career break and what

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IRQUE du Soleil is currently touring Australia with an all-new production, Kooza.

Though the show is not coming to Bendigo, the Bendigo Weekly has secured a family pass to the Melbourne show.

The show has been amazing audiences under the Big Top with its deathdefying acrobatics since it opened in Sydney in August.

Kooza will premiere at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne on January 20.

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The Force deserted Fisher early last week, leaving this simultaneously hilarious, introspective and thoughtful memoir and one more yet-to-be-released Star Wars sequel as the final chapters of her substantial public legacy.

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Morris is no minor F

OREVER associated with the 1960s psychedelic classic The Real Thing, Russell Morris’s career stretches back more than 50 years.

Variously described as both legend and icon, he was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 2008.

Morris makes a very welcome return to Bendigo on Friday, February, 10.

Released in 1969, The Real Thing is very much of its time, but unusual for its time for coming in at a very radio-unfriendly seven minutes.

The public weren’t concerned though – it ended up the biggestselling Australian single of 1969, and a number one in several US cities including New York.

The Real Thing is a muchloved, oft-played, enduring Aussie classic.

Morris hasn’t rested on his laurels though.

In recent years he’s visited and revisited Australian history and themes in his songs.

His 2012 album Sharkmouth was the first in a musical trilogy retelling and re-imagining Australian stories – some well-known (Phar Lap, the great depression), some less so.

Sharkmouth won an ARIA for best blues and roots

album in 2013.

Morris followed it with Van Diemen’s Land, which explored more iconic Australian characters and stories such as the Eureka Stockade, Breaker Morant, and Sandakan.

“Van Diemen’s Land … an amazing experience to make,” Morris said of the second album in the trilogy.

“With the success of

of love for Morris.

“I spent over a year researching these great Australian stories. These albums are about looking back at the characters that deserve to be remembered and then doing that in the best way I know how - through song.

It’s about leaving a legacy.

In 50 years’ time, someone can put these records on and learn something about the spirit of our great country, in the same way we RUSSELL MORRIS do when we read The Man From Snowy River,” he said.

Morris has worked with rock and pop royalty over the years, including The Bee Gees, The Beach Boys, Cher and Linda Ronstadt as well as local icons like Joe Camilleri, Ross Hannaford, Sharkmouth, it really let me Troy Cassar-Daley, Renee off my leash so to speak. It Geyer, and Vika and Linda showed me that people want Bull. music that tells them a story Factoring in collaboraand moves them.” tions and compilations, The trilogy was comMorris has released over 20 pleted in 2015 with Red Dirt albums in a distinguished – Red Heart, which debuted career. at number six on the national Russell Morris plays ARIA charts.

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Sleepless in the saddle A

FTER many years of knowing the long-suffering Mrs Kendall she rekindled her love of horses.

It had always been there, but it had taken a break from childhood only to resurface once we had an area with a bit of space.

Lucy came first while we lived in Scotland.

We moved to Australia and Mrs K found Cilla, only to have to bring Lucy out too... yes, she flew via Singapore Airlines.

There was only one class, but it certainly wasn’t budget.

Just a couple of years ago the ageing mares were joined by the sprightly gelding Fatso.

Fatso had a far from glorious racing career in Bendigo (I have changed his name to save him embarrassment) and he was pensioned off with bad knees.

He now lives the life of Riley at my place and gets the best of most things.

Horse sense is a strange thing, because as soon as he arrived he became attached to Cilla, he’s in love with her.

Talk about a cougar, she’s 20ish and he’s three. Never mind, he’s smitten.

They couldn’t be separated, each step away led to the most annoying whinnying and pacing.

Now I didn’t really notice this, but Mrs K, ever keen on

the horses, followed every move.

Fatso became downright disobedient and Mrs K could not take him out without a great big fuss, and to be honest it just became dangerous.

After watching some videos about how to train a horse, Mrs K sent Fatso off to boot camp. This follows his various x-rays and footwork for the year... he is not a cheap horse to run.

We had glowing reports from the trainer, Fatso couldn’t put a foot wrong. He had been in the company of other horses and behaved impeccably while away. Cilla forgot about him, and peace was restored.

Of course all good things come to an end, and Fatso came back.

Hopefully he had forgotten all about his love for Cilla and would get on with riding.

Mrs K took the precaution of putting them out of eyesight of each other just to continue the separation.

Then the whinnying started.

Somehow the horsey world had communicated, and they wanted to scream about it.

I am happily distanced from this, only caring that they are safe and have feed and water. Mrs K takes the whole emotional thing on board and frets if her babies are in trouble.

At 2am on Saturday morning after hours of noise, thankfully I had slept through it, Mrs K resorted to drugs. Not for her but for Fatso, he had been pacing and shouting and just had to be calmed to save him from injuring himself.

So there she was, iPhone torch between her teeth wearing nothing but a t-shirt giving a lathered horse a jab.

This is usually where the neighbour turns up, but I think Mrs K was safe at 2am.

I was even safer, still asleep in a warm bed.

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Growth pains The public letter from our city mayor addressed to “Dear Rural Residents” claiming the new council is committed to listening to residents and working together productively on behalf of the whole community, raises some pertinent questions as to the city council agreed strategies.

Council has agreed to further develop and strengthen existing innovative partnerships between council and the key organisations and business that support the ITLUS objectives and work with council to implement a series of agreed actions, along with the “Regional Cities Strategy” as a member of Regional Capitals Australia.

How will council be able to reconcile the strategies associated with the regional city and those in rural small communities?

The mayor has every right to be concerned about community connectivity with our rural areas as the drive by council is to develop the CBD, but it cuts across the council’s proclaimed 10 minute neighbourhoods policy as it draws people and business from the regional areas.

I am concerned that our council has been sucked in by state and federal governments to take the load off Melbourne which is operating with increased levels of congestion and stress on services and infrastructure and land availability – so push it onto the regional cities like Bendigo and create the same problems for them.

No wonder there are people out there in the rural communities who feel disengaged from council.

Bill Collier, Golden Square

Ball a success What a wonderful evening it was with the Ball in the Mall taking place in Hargreaves Mall recently.

It was fantastic to see a group of our young people having the opportunity to participate in a Debutante Ball, an experience that otherwise might not be possible for them.

These young Bendigonians looked amazing, enjoyed themselves immensely and behaved in a manner that was a credit to themselves, their families and our Bendigo community.

It was a pleasure and privilege for me to play a small role in the proceedings of the evening.

Much credit should go to Haylee Kennedy from Peter Anthony Menswear who mustered an incredible amount of support from

many of the Hargreaves Mall traders, other businesses and Alex and Flick from Hit91.9, that made the evening such a success.

Businesses, such as MarShere Dance Studio, supported the young people in the weeks leading up to the event.

There were a team of workers from Vic Police, Anglicare and a multitude of other individuals and organisations that pitched in to support the project.

As a community the past 18 months has seen us endure a level of disruption and divisiveness. The Ball in the Mall highlighted the best of our community, where we gathered in the centre of our city and, as a community, embraced a group of our young people and gave them an opportunity they only dreamed about.

Thanks to our new mayor Margaret O’Rourke for officiating on the night and speaking so positively about our youth.

The Ball in the Mall was a fantastic expression of how Bendigo is an inclusive and welcoming city that values diversity, well done Bendigo.

John Russell, Principal, Doxa School Bendigo

Balanced economy The economy is a fragile thing, there must be a balance of spenders and earners.

At one end of the scale you have the spenders buying goods and services, at the other end you have the earners selling, making and providing goods and services.

What is important to understand is that people need to be both to maintain the economic balance, a fact that capitalism doesn’t seem to understand.

Big business looks at its workforce as a drain on profits and as an attempt to increase profits is always looking at ways to decrease wage costs.

Do businesses realise that by reducing staff numbers, holding back on a decent pay increase or shifting their manufacturing operations overseas they are reducing the buying power of their own customers?

Who are they going to sell their goods and services to if the whole country is either unemployed or earn so little that they have no disposable income?

Many people are quick to point to one government or another to blame for our economic mess but the real damage is being done by capitalism.

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Questions on track I couldn’t believe what I was reading before Christmas, that the City of Greater Bendigo council is proposing to buy back the athletics facility at Flora Hill from La Trobe University.

About 20 years ago the council opted out of ownership and control of the athletics facility in Howard Street Epsom, in favour of selling off the land to put in a shopping complex.

The funny thing is that the council inherited this facility under the council amalgamation – it didn’t cost them a cent.

I would like to ask has this new plan been budgeted for and what council’s core business is? Especially when this newly elected council stated that they would be cutting back on big dollar projects.

Comments made by councillor Fyffe that sole ownership of the track would give certainty to the athletics community – well athletics had certainty at Epsom where the senior body of athletics fully contributed to the building and the upkeep of the facility at very little cost to the council.

And another statement that it could be possible to build another

track – whatever for? There are not large enough numbers to warrant the waste of ratepayers’ money to duplicate another track.

It is my opinion that the facility built at Flora Hill is very poorly designed, compared to what was developed at Epsom, once again parking was an issue.

And they still haven’t got parking right, with the QEO, Tom Flood Sports Centre, the Art Gallery, Capital Theatre and the Ulumbarra theatre.

And now we see the redevelopment of the tennis centre in Nolan Street, traffic flow and parking will most likely be a major problem, especially with the ridiculous placement of the tram stop.

Ivan Kitt, Bendigo

Safety first Australian parents are disregarding safety guidelines, with the majority allowing more than one child on a trampoline and most parents not supervising children while they use them.

The Australian Child Health Poll found one in six Australian children has sustained an injury such as a broken bone, concussion or strains and sprains while using a trampoline, yet only one in two parents know the specific first aid for treating these injuries.

Respondents living in regional Australia were more likely to report

knowing first aid for a head injury, broken or dislodged tooth or an unconscious child, as well as having increased confidence in rescuing a child from a pool and administering CPR. The poll also found that one in six children don’t always wear a helmet when riding a bike despite it being a legal requirement, and almost half don’t always wear a helmet when riding a skateboard or scooter.

The poll is a timely reminder for parents on how to keep their kids safe this holiday season.

Dr Anthea Rhodes, Director, Australian Child Health Poll

Fresh for old Congratulations to all the new councillors on not being swayed by the ridiculous comments of James Williams, along the lines of he would be very disappointed if you don’t support a proposal.

James can believe what he likes, but the people I have spoken to are more than happy with the outcome.

If existing buildings are in short supply, why was the Kangaroo Flat Leisure Centre pulled down? Who voted for that?

It’s a pity that we didn’t get all new councillors, fresh for old is always better.

Peter Tharle, Bendigo

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Time to lead AUSTRALIA lacks effective, authoritative and meaningful leadership at the moment and every single one of us is paying the price.

The world is poised upon the cusp of one of its most intriguing and potentially volatile periods, a period in time when good leadership has never been more important.

It’s easy in opposition to highlight the failings of government, both at the state and federal level, but the reality is oppositions usually find themselves in such situations because voters didn’t want them in the first place.

All this begs the question as to the motives of voters when they complete their ballot papers... do we get it right by selecting those we want to lead us, rather than those who would do the best job?

Do enough Australians appreciate the subtle difference between a popularity contest and a policy contest?

Are we sufficiently informed as voters?

Can we actually believe what we are told by those seeking our vote in the lead up to an election?

Sadly, the level of frustration shared by a lot of voters appears to be at its peak, and that is never a good thing.

For its part, the NBN has proven to be a rich picking

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And while we are continually reminded of how the current government has supposedly made a mess of the NBN, the government is also quick to point out the perceived failings of the previous Labor government when it was in charge.

Also, regressive and retrospective policy that seems to be harsh and even potentially unfair, such as recent amendments to pension arrangements, will always struggle to find mainstream acceptance.

This situation is only made worse when such policies have been suggested and agreed to by a group of wellpaid and pampered political figures who in all likelihood will never be personally exposed to the impact of these changes.

Most voters recognise there is a dearth of real talent afflicting modern politics today, with a few notable exceptions, and the shallow talent pool is costly our nation dearly.

A lot of Australians get frustrated at the way our

politicians feel so inclined to pour cold water on their political opponents’ every move and to ridicule any and every policy or idea that emerges, regardless of how good it might actually be.

Political representatives need to more adequately consider what is best for the people they are there to represent and for the rest of the nation, rather than look to score cheap political points.

Locally, our new group of councillors has had almost 11 weeks to undergo a rapid education process and introduction to the whims of local government, and the challenges they can expect to face throughout the next four years.

For this group, unity and discipline will be key attributes as the community looks forward to the next four years with great excitement and anticipation in the hope Bendigo continues to flourish.

At all levels of government, good ideas can and do exist on both sides of politics.

They should be nurtured, enhanced and then implemented more often than the reflex action that is to tear them apart as is the current modus operandi, regardless of their merit.

Bipartisanship might not always be possible, but a bit more maturity certainly isn’t.

Media choice a news plus

By SHARON KEMP Bendigo Weekly Senior Journalist

TWO newspapers, three television networks, six radio networks, websites, a dedicated magazine and an assortment of district newsletters will cover Bendigo news this year.

Bendigonians are better served for local news than Melbourne readers who have to wade through news from Canberra to find the stories that directly affect their daily lives.

Sure, you need to know what is going on nationally but you make decisions every week about what is happening locally – what route to take to work, where to spend the weekend and how to stay safe during fire season.

Supporters of liberal democracies will argue you can never have enough media choice, but there can only be as many as advertisers can sustain.

On the face of it, that Bendigo can support so many outlets is a sign of the city’s healthy economy.

But I think the reason is far more complex.

Regional Victoria is not well served by outlets based in Melbourne and locals won’t ever be happy with access only to the Herald Sun or The Age. They want to read, listen and watch local news,

Sharon Kemp and from more than one source.

Advertisers want the price benefits that come with strong competition.

History has shown that Bendigonians are prepared to start up in the

en importance – decisions made by people who are also locals.

But problems don’t occur when there is a perceived bias in news reporting, they occur when there is a lack of choice for residents.

In Adelaide, for example, News Limited owns the only newspaper.

That city’s readers are poorer for the contraction in local news.

It works like this – imagine you hear from a friend a story she said she read on the internet.

You have doubts about its truth and the news site is not where you usually go for news.

What do you do next?

I think if you are curious

(Problems) occur when there is a lack of choice for residents. media sector if they see an opportunity.

Thus, the Bendigo Weekly was born 1000 issues ago.

Of course, the city’s media diversity is as it should always be in a democracy – a plethora of outlets producing news with their own points of view.

News should always be reported as objectively as possible, but decisions have to be made about which stories are reported, where stories are placed, who is quoted, what angle is giv-

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But please keep in mind that our media choice makes us better off than the two larger cities either side of us, and its diversity is a bearer of a healthy democracy.

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EMPLOYMENT

Metal Fabricator ●

Large progressive family owned company ●

Community Meals and Soup Kitchens: Bendigo Community Health Soup Kitchen: 171 Hargreaves St, Bendigo. 5448 1600. Thurs 4pm4.45pm. (In the arcade near Café De Mille) Bendigo Baptist Community Care: Life Essentials, 214 Hargreaves St, Bendigo. 5441 4747.

Tues 7.45am.

Biker Charity Support Group: Sidney Myer Pl, Bendigo. 0497 862 777. Every second Sun, 5.30p -9.30pm.

Eaglehawk Community House: 19 Bright St, Eaglehawk. 5446 8322. Tues 12 noon and 6pm.

Food Not Bombs: Civic Gardens, Lyttleton Tce, Bendigo. Mon 6pm.

Kangaroo Flat Uniting Church: Cnr Church and Camp sts. K Flat. 5447 9998. Fourth Wed of every month, 12 noon.

Our Shed: 14 Sailors Gully Rd, Eaglehawk - 5446 8813. Every Fri (November – April) 7.30am.

Uniting Church Hall, Peg Leg Rd Eaglehawk. 5446 8813. Fri 7.30am, (May – October ).

Kangaroo Flat Soup Kitchen: Rotary Gateway Park. Wed 6.00pm.

Saltworks Community Meal: Eaglehawk Anglican Church , 63 High St, Eaglehawk. 0458 018 083.

Fri 5.45pm (except January or public holidays).

St Liborius Parish Centre: 50 Panton St, Eaglehawk. 5446 8235. Tues 11.30am (during school terms).

Supplied by City of Greater Bendigo.

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Regional lifestyle

Lockwood (Bendigo) based

4 On 4 Off Roster (10 Hour Shifts)

Requirements: • Fabrication – sheet metal or heavy fabrication • Breakdowns/Maintenance – basic mechanical skills • Flexibility – ability to work overtime or extra shifts as required

CENTRE MANAGER x x x x x

Are you community minded with fantastic leadership, personal and communication skills?

Can you think quick on your feet and organise repairs & maintenance tasks?

Can you identify opportunities and work through a process to achieve an outcome?

Can you deal with conflict whilst maintaining a professional and supportive manner?

Do you have good administration and financial skills?

If you answer yes to these questions and would like to manage Bendigo’s only locally owned Shopping Centre, then email wendyjames@strathvillage.com.au and provide a two paragraph overview of yourself along with your resume by 14/1/17.

Appropriately experienced applicants will be contacted and forwarded a detailed position description.

We have a vacancy on the above shift for a skilled and enthusiastic person to join our large expanding fabrication team. We are continuing to expand and are currently upgrading and revitalising our plant, transforming it into one of the most advanced poultry processing facilities in the world.

This position is challenging and offers a wide variety of work for suitably qualified and experienced tradesperson. Suitable applicants will have: • Metal Fabrication trade qualifications - Eng Cert III • Good problem solving skills and techniques and be a practical thinker • Ability to work effectively as part of a team • Project management skills to ensure tasks are delivered on time • Welding – MIG/TIG/ARC • Experience working with stainless steel material (must have) • Mechanical maintenance skills (would be an advantage) • Experience in maintaining a high volume food production plant and processing equipment (would be preferred).

In return for your energy and effort we offer job security, opportunities for advancement and the opportunity to work on modern equipment to further develop your skills.

Interested? Please forward us your application to jobs@hazeldenes.com.au or forward to the HR Department, Hazeldene’s Chicken Farm, PO Box 1147, Kangaroo Flat 3555.

Applications close: 5.00pm, Friday 20th January 2017.

Hazeldene’s are an EO employer.

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Services Offered

BLOCKED DRAINS Same day service Ph 5448 4324

BRICKLAYERS all types of brick and block work, chimneys and fireplaces.

Ph 5446 7057 or 0418 370 917 or 0458 438 930

CLEANING & CARPET

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

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING PHOTO/FILM COPIES Negatives, Film, Slides, Photos restored & copied to disc. Re-print, Protect Originals, Share with Family. Ph 0420 278 951 or online: www.scan2disk.weebly.com

Lawn Mowing, Whipper Snipping

$35 per hr / $30 pen (inc. take away clippings).

Delivery of Garden Products Spraying (Roundup) $35 per hr/ $30 pen Rubbish Removal $80 per load/$70 pen (incl tip fee $35) for 7x4 square box trailer.

NO tyres or rock/clean fill.

Cash only Ph Mick 0407 448 249

THE MAINTENANCE MAN COMPUTER SUPPORT Prompt & reliable

In Home

Reasonable Rates 7 days Extended hours Ph Shaun 0400 811 880

CONCRETER

Paths, Driveways, Cross overs, Sheds, Small & big jobs, Reasonable rates.

Seniors Discount Free quotes.

Ph. 0422 424 348.

CONCRETER

Driveways, Sheds Paths, Crossovers etc.

40 years experience Free Quotes

Ph. 0428 381 925

CONCRETING

Cameron Concrete Domestic & Commercial.

For all your concrete requirements..

Call Rod 0400 611 016 Free Quotes & advice.

30 years experience

DD Handyman & Maintenance Service All types of household jobs inc garden maint.

Phone 0409 949 111

LAWN MOWER & SMALL ENGINE REPAIRS Push & ride on mower servicing, pick up option.

Power equip. repairs.

Chainsaw service & sharpen. Bendigo Marine & Outdoors, Epsom 5448 3988

PANEL BEATING Spray painting, rust repairs.

25 yrs experience, cheap rates. Ph 5443 1710 or 0401 915 906.

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

service, done with honesty & pride. Small jobs a specialty, free quotes Phone Ian 0417 337 424

WINDOW CLEANING SERVICE Great quality great price call Sam 0400 655 492. for a quote today.

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

PLASTERER EXPERIENCED LOCAL PLASTERER Rates from $35p/h Pensioner 10% Disc.

• Holes Patched • Renovations • Painting

• Driveways • Landscaping • Drainage • Backyard Clean-ups • Site Cleans • Trenching • Site Cuts 1.7, 5.5 & 14 ton excav, Skidsteer and Truck available

Call Clint 0427 349 549

A/H PH 5448 8814 E: cjchandler65@bigpond.com

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

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

Very Reasonably Priced - Great Soil Rates Free Quotes and Honest Advice Matt: 0409 141 093 • Nicole: 0428 119 386 E: nicmat2001@hotmail.com

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

Bobcat & Tipper Hire Site Cleaning aning Driveways ys Excavation on Laser Levelling vellin ng Rubbish Removall Backhoe e

Call Rhys 0429 434 405 SKILLED OPERATOR

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

0418 507 709RECA/H 5448 3333 7821

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

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

TV Tuning from $40

Phone Ron on

5447 7823 or 0431 609 423

GREG SMITH ELECTRICIAN

ELECTRICIANS

Backhoe Trenching Post Hole Borer 200 - 600mm diameter

Site Clearing Driveways Excavation Laser Levelling Rubbish Removal

Call Ron 0438 569 385

GARDEN SERVICES

SOUTHERN CROSS RESTUMPING

Building Permits Arranged + 20 Years Experience

Ph 0429 171 697

Carports Concreting Renovations Decks & Verandahs

Tiling Retaining Walls General Handyman Fix Ups

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HANDYMAN SERVICE REGISTERED ROOF RESTORER

ROOFS PAINTED Iron from $800. Tiled from $1500

GUTTERING CLEANED OUT SHED & HOUSE EXTERIORS PAINTED Pensioners 20% discount

FREE QUOTE PHONE MIKE 0419 104 913

HANDYMAN SERVICES

COMPUTERS

on call computer maintenance • Systems built • Repairs and upgrades • Network and internet connections • Virus and Spyware removal

718 Strathfieldsaye Road, Strathfieldsaye

Jeoff Milne 5447 2476 Mob 0425 728 336

1.5 TONNE MINI EXCAVATOR FOR HIRE

DOG GROOMING

ADDED TO THE FLEET: BOBCAT/SKIDSTEER

• Removal of hard rubbish and garden waste • Rental clean ups/clean outs • Weeding and weed spraying • Trimming and pruning • Fallen timber and chainsaw work • Delivery and spreading of mulch, stone etc.

• Little Tipper/Drive - Hire

HANDYMAN SERVICES

Jack Hando 0467 642 504

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

Over 40 Years Service

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

Bobcat & Tipper Hire

TRADE QUALIFIED CARPENTER

ANTENNAS

• For dry hire • With or without operator • Short or long term • Delivery can be arranged

• Handymen • Cleaning • Builder • Floors • • Carpenters • Glazier • Fencing • Plastering • • Painters • Bathroom & Kitchen Reno’s • • Granite Benchtops • Paving • Plumbers • • Decking • Electricians • Ramps • Tiling • Pruning • Tree Lopping • Sheds & Pergolas • • Lawns & Gardens • Small concreting jobs • • Dingo machinery work •

Central Victoria 13 11 98

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CARPENTERS

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Ph: Glenn or Donna

Electrical Installations

Phone: 0417 329 802

Ph: 0400 319 094 A: PO Box 304, Eaglehawk 3556 E: townsmith@bigpond.com

0448 713 499

Just $3.25 per line

Trenching, Rotary Hoeing, Post Holes, Levelling 4 in one bucket,Tipper Hire.

Geoff Williams

DBM-1122 DB-U-28169

5446 1422

Services Offered

Digger Service

ELECTRICIANS

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BUILDERS

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LITTLE RIPPER

Services Offered

REC 4085

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS Complete bathroom makeovers & alterations.

34 yrs exp by qual tradesman.

Servicing Bendigo - Castlemaine & surrounding districts.

FREE Quote phone Rod Cox 0419 267 672 or 4406 6019.

• Qualified tradesmen • Landscaping • Commercial and residential property maintenance

GARDAM E X C AVA T I O N

0418 508 993

Licenced drainer 31741

Professional grooming & clipping, warm fresh water, blow dry, flea and worm treatment, nail clipping $10 off first visit

131 546

Seniors Discount

Guaranteed 2 hour call back

Specialising in Landscape construction Stuart Erwin 0407 667 900 Cameron Rogister 0411 956 937

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Services Offered LANDSCAPING

PAINTERS / DECORATORS

PAVING & LANDSCAPING

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

PH: 0418 822 911

TRIPPA

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PAINTING SERVICE SPECIALISING IN WEATHERBOARD HERITAGE HOUSING & REPAINTS NO OBLIGATION FREE QUOTE 10% DISCOUNT FOR SENIORS

0427 241 958

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Sandhurst Painting and Decorating 45 years experience.

Prompt efficient service at reasonable rates.

Quotation gladly given.

PHONE KEV 0411 540 069

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NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL FROM SMALL YARDS TO LARGE COMMERCIAL AREAS

0417 057 010 PLUMBERS

MOBILE BATHROOMS

ARE YOU RENOVATING? MOBILE BATHROOM FOR HIRE (Shower, hand basin, toilet etc)

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

0438 083 139 www.bettabathroomhire.com.au

Greg Hicks st same day Plumbing Fajosebrvtoicoesmall Master Plumber

COMPUTER desk with hutch, vgc $50 Ph 0403 193 505.

MOBILE coffee trailer, brand new build, all equip. ready to go $16,000 ono Ph 0402 299 819.

1981 collection of Aust stamps Mint $40 5442 1507.

1982 collection of Aust stamps Mint $40 5442 1507.

3 IN 1 Adventure set (backyard heroes) $7 in box Ph 0429 954 308.

ARM Chair and matching footstool, VGC $70 Ph 5442 1507

BATH chair, vgc $20 Ph 0403 193 505.

BEDS x 3 folding camp type w/foam mattresses, $60 0418 580 442.

BUNK beds, dbl bottom, sgl top ladder vgc $100 ono 0418 580 442.

CAR fridge small 12Volt $20 . Ph 5447 7050

CCB Bendigo Yr 12 & Yr11 Books $100 ph 0477 457 926

CHILDS safety gate good order $30 Ph 5443 4358

CHILDS Vintage Scooter, VGC $20 ono Ph 0476 077 570

COMP air tool kit. gun. wrench. chisel. brand new $75 0466 997 290.

COMPUTER video cam, easy installation vgc $15 Ph 5447 8573 CUBBY house new hand built, 2.4M X 2.4M, perfect for Christmas $1,450 Ph 0427 302 037.

DEEP fryer as new, makes good chips $15 Ph 0429 954 308.

DEER antlers mounted $60 Ph 5439 3054 DINING room suite, inc table & 6 padded chairs, solid wood, GC, $300 Ph 5447 8044 ELECTRIC hospital bed with latex rubber mattress, exc cond $450 ono Ph 0403 193 505.

FILING cabinet Ikea as new $15, Ph 0404 615 643 FOLDING table large, ex cond $35 . Ph 5447 7050 GARDEN rocks free 5449 6683 GOLD Detector, Mine Lab 2100 $600 Ph 5447 7672 GYM Ball, had little use, EC $7 0476 077 570 HANDMOWER exc cond Garden Line $30 Phone 0448 389 872

HAY NET wrapped round bales - $30 per bale; $35 delivered for 4 + bales Bendigo 0438 088 429.

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0448 701 138 • Licensed Backflow Tester • Blocked Drains • Burst Pipes • Septics • Gas Leaks & Gas Fitting • Hot Water Services • Roof Leaks • Renovations • Gen Plumbing • Latest Drain Cleaning Equipment QUALITY WORK AT THE RIGHT PRICE!

AAA TREE LOPPING • Pensioners (Disc) • Full Insurance • (Prompt) Same Day Service For Best Price Phone Jack Direct

0409 289 700 5428 9312

TREE LOPPING · Tree Removal & Pruning · Green Waste & Stump Removal · Tower/Chipper/Bobcat /Tipper · Over 15 Years Experience · We Travel Anywhere · Free Quotes · Fully Insured

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STORAGE

• Your local on-time plumber • Air-conditioning repairs & replacements Pre-summer check & start up service from $99 for October • Hot water - elec, gas & solar • Taps, toilets, showers, sinks & more Don’t put up with drips!

Modern & Care-Assist taps & toilets Use a licensed plumber • Drains installed/cleared/repaired • Roof, gutter, d.p. & gutter guard FREE • Quality professional workmanship QUOTES guaranteed

Ph 5446 1535

www.dunstoneplumbing.com.au office@dunstonebros.com.au

www.juddstreesolutions.com.au

10 SIZES AVAILABLE • Free Use of Courtesy Trailer • 7 Days Access & On-Site • Electronic Surveillance Security

HAY ROLLS Lucerne $120 Oaten $80 Wheaten $80 Rye/Oaten $70 Ph 0419 382 273

HAY OATEN HEAVY Killara oats $40 bale, or with Vetch Shandy $45 bale.

(Elmore) Phone Ray 0418 122 252

5448 4499 BENDIGO 87-89 MIDLAND HWY www.centrestateselfstorage.com

HAY & STRAW Rolls & Little Squares.

Delivery available Maiden Gully Ph 0438 373 291

HAY

Oaten rolls, net wrapped.

Excellent Quality from $55 Axedale. Phone: 0428 590 023 HEATER Eureka wood, solid steel with glass door, heats up to 14 squares $700 ono; Vulcan electric gas heater, brown in colour, natural gas, $500 ono Phone 0438 382 690.

HEATER, wood, Regency Hume, 4yr old, no flue, VGC $1500 Ph 5447 7672

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SPOUT CLEANING

TREE LOPPING

SPOUT CLEANING

CV Industrial Vacuum Services

SMITHS

Ph Paul 5439 3835 or 0428 395 429

Tree Maintenance • Stump Mulching Hire Travel Tower • Tree Pruning and Stump Grinding • Tip Truck & Woodchipper Hire • Free Quotes

Reduce Fire Risk Spouts Vacuumed Spotlessly Pensioner Discounts Water Tanks Cleaned

Quality tree and Stump Removal

* Fully Insured

(no job too BIG or SMALL for the Smith Family team)

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David Smith 0427 506 160 e: dsmith.trees@gmail.com

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TV unit, Ikea as new , CD storage, $50 0404 615 643

PIANO upright frame, vgc suit beginenr $250 Ph 0438 581 037

WALKER exc cond as new, $50 ono Ph 5443 4358

JUNIOR golf set 2 woods, 3 irons, 1 cutter with bag on wheels, gc $50 Ph 5449 6683

PRAM Valco baby runabout, with newborn insert, grey, VGC $120 Ph 0423 612 058.

WALL unit, solid wood, walnut, GC $60 Ph 5447 8044

KAYAK, 2 seater, 2 paddles, EC $450 Ph 5449 6683

SCOTTISH tarjes X 2 $95 Ph 5439 3054

KELVINATOR deep freeze upright 290 lt GC $100 Ph 5447 8089

Services Offered

NEW AND USED BOXES AND PACKING MATERIALS AVAILABLE

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COMMODE self propelled exc cond $80 Ph 0403 193 505.

TREE LOPPING

PAINTERS / DECORATORS

YOU GROW IT, WE MOW IT • Gutter cleaning • Gutter guard installation • Small maintenance jobs

PLUMBERS

SCOTTISH weapontry $50 Ph 5439 3054

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Containers

LADIES Shoes, Size 3, Several Pairs, some new $20 Ph 0476 077 570 MINECRAFT PS4 still sealed $30 0435 564 358 text only OUTDOOR dining setting 9 piece with cushions adjustable table, ex cond $300 ono Ph 5439 3284 OUTDOOR fire pit small with wood $40 Ph 0432 346 659 PARTY rocker portable AMP, bluetooth, new, $45 Ph 5447 8573

Cat Enclosures A fun, safe way for your cat to enjoy the outdoors.

Free quotes to suit your budget.

Call Jim 0429 866 630 www.byers.net.au

SECOND HARD YARD Bendigo Demo for your household needs. 12 Jewlel Court East Bendigo 0401 193 430

GARAGE SALES

to suit all yourr needs!

KING single bed & mattress GC $60 Ph 0427 343 499 KONICA Minolta digital camera $70 Ph 5447 7050

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SHOPRIDER mobililty scooter 2015, hardly used, warranty, pneumatic tyres, $1,800 ono Ph 0417 106 101.

SIEVED TOP SOIL With Manure $35 per/m delivered local 3m minimum. 6m & 10m avail. Bobcat & Excavator to hire. Ph 5446 7105 or 0428 507 846

SINGLE bed base with posture dream mattress $100 Ph 0429 954 308.

SURE Catch spinning reel new in box $15 Ph 5447 8573 TOP Gear set inc Stig no plate $35 Ph 5446 1663

TOP SOIL Lawn soil $35 p/m Garden Soil $45 p/m, includes local delivery 4, 6 and 10m avail.

Garden rocks also avail.

Phone 0418 306 548 or 0428 100 770 TUB chair as new $70 0435 564 358 text only

Containers can be custom fitted with shelves, benches, windows, side doors, electricity, insulation & air-conditioning.

View containers at:

51 Ryalls Lane, Strathfieldsaye.

• Ph 5439 5512 • Mob 0409 957 014

JERRRIBONG WAY KANGAROO FLAT SAT 8am Hills hoist, trailers x 2, Furphy tank end, Musso diesel WZJ585, electric bike, annexe, caravan parts, beds, lots more.

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CLEARING SALES

WANTED TO BUY

CAR PARTS

FARMLET CLEARING SALE 61 POPES ROAD, JUNORTOUN SATURDAY 21ST JANUARY 2017 AT 10AM

WANTED to buy old batteries, copper & brass, shed clean ups done. No texts. Ph 5446 1191 or 0447 744 043

MAG wheels x 4, 15 x 6, rims only suit 2001 Hyundai Accent $200 Ph 0417 501 254.

MOTOR VEHICLES:- 1963 Ford Anglia, excellent condition, Club Permit with Log Book, colour Green & White… 1958 Morris Minor, good condition, genuine Morris Motor, Club Permit with Log Book, colour Deep Blue… 2 Spare Morris motors and multiple Morris spare parts… Old Morris Major ute body and motor.

FARMING & ANTIQUE ITEMS:- 25 Inch Tungsten tipped saw bench with 5 HP electric motor, 2 sets of combine box ends, 1 old harrows, 1 horse scuffler, 1 single furrow hand plough, 2 sets of old steel tractor wheels, 3 cast iron tractor seats, 10 pair of old steel combine wheels, 2 sets of PTO driven Hydraulic pump and controls for ancient tractor, 1 old original hydraulic tractor ram, 1 truck hydraulic pump for G-Well loader, 1 original wind-up cable lift for truck tipper, 1 wagon axle and bearing, various sizes of small machinery steel wheels, mining drill bits & steel, galvanised pipe, old 12 gallon oil drum, wheelbarrows, potted plants, old cream cans, old car bits and pieces, hand pieces and tips, tin trunks & galvanized tin bins, cast iron single beds, heaps of tools, bolts etc, various good quality electric motors, blood barrow, electric chainsaw (as new), 600 gal poly tank, cubby house with slide, air compressor, high pressure washer and many sundries.

CONTACT OWNER PH: 5449 3893

OLD bottles, company and town names, ginger beers, marble bottles, milk, demijohns etc.

Single items or boxed lots Ph 0452 264 661

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OLD woodworking tools, planes and books etc for collector/user Ph 0418 510 727.

TRACTORS & farm machinery wanted. Going or not, cash paid, Ph 0429 393 221

LIVESTOCK

GOATS Anglo Nubian Pure, reg, dose, milkers, kids, weathers $100-$500 Angora goats $100 Bgo Ph 5446 9929

PAMPERED pooch holiday small breeds safe & secure loving home Maryborough 0475 354 906.

38, 200 copies every Friday PH 5440 2514

The Time Gallery Buy/Sell/Repair All types of clocks & watches

MAREMMA puppies 8 wks, vacc, vet checked, both parents proven working dogs, ideal for procecting sheep, goats or poultry. Ph 0448 396 000. m/chip no's 982000405796210; 982000405796304; 982000405796375; 982000405796552; 982000405794244; 982000405795151; 982000405795595.

Phone 0448 396 000

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WANTED Ford V8 motor 351 Cleveland must be in vgc Ph 0429 984 591

WRECKING

Wrecking all Makes & Models We buy any car or ute Come see your local strippers

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FREE REMOVAL OF UNWANTED VEHICLES

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Service & Repair Specialists Jamie Hackett Motors Ph 5446 8635

THOMPSON AUTOMOTIVE Repairing manual gearbox, transfer case & diffs. Phone Phill 0434 145 485

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Neutered Male, 6 years Cookie e is a real snuggler. Whilst it seems super cute for Cookie to be so large it is certainly important that he has a strict healthy diet to prevent any medical issues. He can be quite timid with new situations so it would be recommended that he go to a quiet household. He is by no means nasty with other cats but would probably prefer to have your undivided attention all to himself..

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THE RSPCA IS THE POUND FOR THE BENDIGO CITY COUNCIL.

5441 2209

Piper Lane, East Bendigo

Mon-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun & Pub Hols 10am-12pm www.rspcavic.org.au

We are in desperate need of bedding and newspapers, any donations are extremely appreciated!

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BMW 323I 1999 sedan, black, auto, sunroof, reg no PUK081, RWC, $5,000 Ph 0474 831 694.

complete car care

Mechanical repairs & Service auto electrical z air conditioning pensioner discounts Ph Keith 5443 3304 z 0417 537 497 9a adam st quarry hill

MILLARD 22’ CARAVAN 5 berth caravan with annex and sunroom at front with clear enclosed sides.

BOATS MERCURY 15hp 4 stroke 2006 outboard motor, exc cond $2,200 Ph 0417 526 590.

CARAVANS & TRAILERS VISCOUNT 15ft Aerolite, 1984 poptop sgl beds plus lounge, r/o awning, full stove, lots of storage, new L/t tyres, 2 way fridge, 820 kg tare, reg'd May 2017, $6,500 ono Ph 0418 546 547.

3 bunk beds at the front, central kitchen and main bedroom at the rear with queen bed and mattress.

This caravan has lots of storage and a great layout for the family where you can still use the kitchen and lounge whilst the kids are sleeping without disturbing them.

Specialising In: • Holdens • Commodores • Fords • Light Commercials BA, BF and Ford Territory Reconditioned Ignition Switch and Column Assembly’s

Call 5446 1384 or 5446 1820 Wayne on 0413 774 717 LMCT 10992 Kayne on 0459 652 963 Address: 222 Upper Rd, Eaglehawk, 3556

Registered til July 2017, all ready to hit the road for the Easter holidays.

$8,500 Phone 0417 054 350

Neutered Male, 6 months 2 weeks Stevie is an energetic young boy who still has lots of growing to do. He loves to play and is very affectionate. Stevie would benefit from attending obedience classes to learn how to be a good boy.

He will need a home with secure fences to keep him safe. He has a short easy care coat that will only need an occasional brush. Stevie may be happy living with a friendly desexed female dog.

Fax: 5441 4416 In Person: 37-39 View St, Bendigo Mail: Bendigo Weekly P.O Box 324 Bendigo 3552

TRAILER 9ft x 6ft heavy duty, registered, led lights, with timber floor, good condition. $850. Ph 0409 949 111.

GREAT FUEL ECONOMY Hyunda Getz 2011 TB SX 5 door hatch, powerful 1.6lt engine, manual, 64,000 klms, ZAU640, reg'd April 2017, multi function controls on steering wheel, bluetooth, USB, IPOD & 6 speaker CD player, power steer, power windows, remote central locking, leather steering wheel & gear knob, tacho, dashmat, near new tyres with full size spare wheel, 2 airbags, RWC exc cond, recently serviced, $6,500 Ph 0459 787 080.

MITSUBISHI Pajero 95 for spares drive away $100 Ph 0456559678

NAVARA, STX, dual cab ute, 4x4, black, RWC, 10mths reg, (UZI561) EC, $16,000 ONO Phone 0417 010 718

FORD F250 1991 351 Windsor, gas & petrol, white, flat tray, $3,500 ono Ph 0438 382 690.

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Tough stretch looms

By JOEL PETERSON

From Page 24 Perth has just two players – Whitcomb and Carley Mijovic – averaging doubledigit scoring, and the likes of Australian Opals Tessa Lavey (averaging 7.9 points per game on 30 per cent shooting) and Nat Burton (3.9ppg, 3.3rpg in 20 minutes) struggled when the sides last met.

“What I think we got out of last time was that we can trust our systems and our systems work and we just needed to hang tough with each other,” Pritchard said.

“We had a great team game and I think that’s the way to defeat Perth. Have a great team game, move the ball around, because I think relying on one or two players plays into their hands.”

In other Spirit news, the club elevated Bulleen junior Kara Tessari to its playing list this week with Jane Chalmers to miss the rest of the season due to injury.

A LOCAL contingent of nine riders will chase national glory at this week’s Cycling Australia National Road Championships in Ballarat.

The action started on Wednesday night with former national champions Peta Mullens and Chris Hamilton in action in the women’s and men’s criteriums.

Sam Crome and Robbie Hucker joined Hamilton in the men’s criterium, Hamilton making an early solo break before being reeled back in. The race was won by defending champion Caleb Ewan with Crome 24th and Hamilton 33rd.

Mullens finished a strong fourth in the women’s race behind winner Jessica Allen.

Tayla Evans finished 26th, 50 seconds off the pace, and Tasman Nankervis finished ninth in the U23 race.

Lachlan Norris and Jason Lea (U23) raced against the clock on Thursday in the time trials at Buninyong.

Norris contested the 40.9-kilometre elite men’s race, while former Bendigo District Cycling Club champion Lea rode 29.3km in the U23 time trial.

Today serves as a rest day

GOOD AS GOLD: Chris Hamilton will ride the elite men’s road race. before the U23 road race tomorrow, that features Nankervis and Lea riding 13 laps of the Buninyong circuit.

The women’s road race is held on Sunday morning, with 2015 winner Mullens and Evans both in action alongside 67 others in the combined elite and U23 race over 102km.

The elite men’s race finishes the weekend from 12.15pm on Sunday with Hamilton, Hucker, Crome, Norris and Zak Dempster in action. Hamilton was last year’s U23 road race winner, while Dempster has previously finished top 10 and Hucker in the top 20.

Hucker and Crome will both be riding with their IsoWhey Sports team, with plenty of support around them, while Hamilton, Dempster and Norris going it alone without team support.

The likes of Rohan Dennis, Luke Durbridge, Caleb Ewan, Simon Gerrans, Nathan Haas and plenty more are all likely to be in the mix at the finish of the men’s race.

Amanda Spratt, Gracie Elvin, Katrin Garfoot and Shara Gillow are some of the big names contesting the elite women’s race.

The men’s race will be broadcast on SBS from 1pm on Sunday.

BDCA stars shining THE three Bendigo District Cricket Association representatives in action at the Australian Country Championships made a strong start to the competition in Wollongong this week.

Cam Taylor was the best of the local duo in action, picking up an impressive 4/38 off 10 overs in Vic Country’s thrilling opening game against SA Country.

The Vics made 252 batting first led by Lysterfield’s Nathan Walsh, who made 97 at the top of the order. Sandhurst’s Taylor Beard made 15 off 27 coming in at number six, while Taylor made nine off nine balls.

After an enthralling run chase, South Australia needed six off the final over with a wicket in hand but Tom Mathieson was able to pick up the scalp of Sean Nottle off the final ball to claim a two-run win.

Bendigo all-rounder Nathan Fitzpatrick did not play in the opening game, but made his mark early in Vic Country’s second match on Wednes-

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losing by 40 runs. Beard made a handy 29 with the bat.

The side yesterday began five rounds of twenty20 games through until Sunday.

The final quarter

Big year ahead WITH the new year come plenty of resolutions, and while most have to do with calories, gym memberships or plans for a Romanian rock climbing holiday, there are several local sports clubs for which 2017 is an important year.

With that in mind, let’s look at some of the clubs and organisations that have plenty to gain from the upcoming 12 months.

Bendigo Spirit lead the pack given the pinnacle of the WNBL season comes in early March.

Championship contenders the Spirit will be, but the club’s on-court fortunes may only be part of the story.

The future of the club seems to be up in the air on a year-to-year basis, and this offseason throws in the added curveball of superstar Kelsey Griffin being out of contract.

It is clear that Griffin is the most important part of the Spirit puzzle both on and off the floor. Her signature should be priority number one as rivals will no doubt be circling.

Bendigo City FC’s season starts in just four weeks after yet another offseason of change.

Such is the mindboggling instability of the club that City will start its fourth NPL season with its sixth coach as Srecko Baresec-Nikic takes charge.

Despite coaching changes and at times barely having enough players to make up the senior and under-20 sides last year, City’s young squad showed grit while often under strength and overmatched.

This season is more about off-pitch stability than results on it, as City has nowhere near the cash to match it with major metro clubs.

The club has had a smorgasbord of behind-thescenes issues over its four years and will be hungry for a year of consolidation when the season begins at home on February 4.

The Bendigo Lady Braves are a side that needs to let results do the talking after a disappointing 2016 season.

Jonathan Goodman returns as coach after some offseason uncertainty and will be in his fifth season at the helm.

While the team has not missed the playoffs since 2005, only once in the last five years has it neared its potential as a loaded roster finished runners-up led by Goodman in 2013.

The club has not been shy to splash the cash over that period, spending most of it on one or two stars and forgoing depth, a plan which has unravelled in the playoffs.

After achieving the ultimate success with the men’s program last year, attention will turn to see what the club’s female counterpart can serve up when the SEABL begins in April.

In local football circles, 2017 is the year that Kangaroo Flat must step up to the plate in the Bendigo Football League.

A lot has been expected of the Roos over the past two seasons, primarily driven by the club itself, with precious little being delivered.

With exceptions such as Nick Lang, Corey Greer and Marty Kelly (to name a few), last year’s side was not short on talent but lacked discipline and looked to have little chemistry.

Building a strong positive culture will be key for the Roos and their highly regarded co-coaches in Shawn Filo and on-field leader Greer.

The Kangaroos are another side who have spent plenty in recent seasons, and have a chance to show it has been worth the investment.

The role, and associated influence, of the AFL Central Victoria commission and the structure and organisation of the Bendigo International Madison are two other issues that will likely come into focus as the year progresses, as both have big roles to play in local sport.

As for yours truly, I’m aiming to turn pars into birdies. To do that, I best start getting a few pars.

Happy sporting new year.

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A WELL-TIMED midseason break has Bendigo Spirit fresh and ready heading into what looms as the most important three-week stretch of its Women’s National Basketball League season.

Bendigo travels to Perth for a clash with the Lynx on Saturday night after a twoweek break over the Christmas/new year period.

With nine games left until the end of the regular season, Bendigo (second, 105) plays Perth (fourth, 9-6) followed by Sydney (third, 10-5) at home next weekend and then a road double against Townsville (fifth, 9-7) and Canberra (sixth, 7-7) in a fortnight’s time.

It is a stretch the team views as a major opportunity to cement a finals berth, with wins and season series tiebreakers on the line. “(The Perth match) would be for the series which is vital,” Spirit coach Simon Pritchard said.

“But in my thinking it’s the next two games. If we can beat Perth and Sydney, we put a bit of a gap in there and I think we’d be pretty

unlucky not to make finals.

“It’s vital because there is so much to gain. On the other hand, if you lose those two, it puts you back in the order a bit.”

Bendigo needs only a win from one of its last two games against Perth, to beat Sydney by any margin, win one of its two remaining away games against Can-

It’s vital because there is so much to gain berra and win both of its matches against Townsville to claim the series against those respective sides.

Bendigo has already claimed the series with ladder leaders Dandenong and bottom side Adelaide, and does not play the Rangers or the Lightning again in the final seven rounds.

“I think to win our final game heading into the break

was huge, it’s given us a lot of momentum,” Bendigo’s Nayo Raincock-Ekunwe said.

“We have a lot of confidence that we are on the right track.”

Perth is led by MVP favourite Sami Whitcomb, who put up 31 points in the opening 12 minutes of the contest when the sides last met and leads the league in scoring by a wide margin.

The Lynx’s run-and-gun, perimeter-heavy style sees them second to only Sydney in terms of offensive output, but second last on the defensive end.

However, with the high pace they play at, the Lynx create far more possessions than any other side, which does inflate those numbers.

Perhaps the best indicator is that Perth scores only two more points than they allow per game on average.

For Bendigo that margin is +7.4, the second best mark in the league behind only Dandenong.

“I think the key is slowing them down, controlling the temp and rebounding will be a big part of that,” Raincock-Ekunwe said.

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