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ISSUE 1042 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2017

Stage is set for a king THERE is a double delight on tonight at Victory Christian College. Hot on the heels of the show last night, students are performing two shows this evening. The Jungle Book Junior kicks off at 6.30pm, with The King and I following at 7.30pm. VCC is at 6 Kairn Road, Strathdale and tickets are available online at www.vcc.vic.edu.au or on the door.

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By SHARON KEMP

BENDIGO is facing a shortfall of $194 million in revenue over 10 years as a result of rate capping. The figure is based on revenue the City of Greater Bendigo has forecast it needs to implement the full high level concept of being the world’s most liveable community. But the Victorian government committee hearing evidence in Bendigo this week questioned whether the City of Greater Bendigo should return to a core business of looking after municipal assets and

Push for city focus on core business

give up discretionary services. “Councils are going to have to decide whether you provide everything to everyone and what everyone would want, or whether you stick to your core business,” said Bendigobased upper house member for Northern Victoria, Luke O’Sullivan. “If you were to put everything into place that is in that document, you would probably be increasing rates by six or seven per cent,” he

said, referring to the council’s liveable communities plan. Council chief executive Craig Niemann had testified that previous moves to divest some services, such as Home and Community Care Services, had prompted extreme community objection. “We are still in that service,” he said. Mr Niemann said the rate cap took decision making out of the

hands of elected councillors who were best placed to decide what the community needed. As well as the rate cap, he said the pattern of state government shifting costs on to local government, mostly for services for which state funding had expired, was eroding the share of funds it had to spend on discretionary projects. Those discretionary projects could include new lights at sports

ovals, a new kitchen in a hall, or bigger infrastructure such as an aquatic centre. He said the bigger projects such as sporting facilities, theatres, art galleries and libraries were regional infrastructure that were also used by residents in neighbouring shires that could not afford to build their own. Mr Niemann said those shires were having a hard time adhering to mounting compliance under the Local Government Act, and Bendigo’s council was duty-bound to support them by sharing its own policies.

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THE incentive to buy a house in Bendigo is set to become greater with price growth estimated to be constrained at five per cent over three years compared to 10.6 per cent in Melbourne. But a report titled the QBE Australian Housing Outlook 2017-2020 points to Geelong

Median house prices have also steadily risen in light of greater dwelling demand

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and Ballarat as more desirable residential centres for potential commuters because they are closer to Victoria’s capital. Ballarat’s housing market, in particular, has outstripped Bendigo’s for growth over the past four years, but median house prices in both cities are similar. By 2020 after a cumulative six per cent growth, Ballarat’s median house price will be

HIGH LIFE: Bendigo prices will grow slower than Melbourne. $360,000, while Bendigo’s is estimated to be $350,000. The report said Ballarat would benefit from large infrastructure projects, the likes

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By that month, stage one of the new Bendigo hospital was complete. “The construction of the Bendigo hospital has been one of the key employment drivers in recent years,” the QBE report said. “Its impact on the local economy was significant, improving unemployment from 7.6 per cent in March 2015 to 4.5 per cent in March 2017. “Median house prices have also steadily risen in light of greater dwelling demand. “Bendigo’s vacancy rate remains tight, below the two per cent mark, which suggests that rental dwelling demand remains strong. “With the completion of the first phase of the Bendigo hospital, the next phase consists of smaller scale works (and) there are also no upcoming projects of comparable size to maintain local economic growth and job creation. “Without any significant economic drivers emerging, house price growth in the Bendigo market is expected to be limited at three per cent in 2017-18. “Growth is then expected to be flat with the median house price at $350,000 in June 2020 representing a total five per cent increase.”

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Corruption risk spotted

THE sheer scale of Victoria’s public health sector and the low number of complaints to the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission means the watchdog is only just developing an awareness of potential corruption risks. Singling out the health sector for an examination of corrupt activity investigated in its first four years of operation, IBAC says the sector has unique corruption risks including access to controlled drugs, complex employment agreements and billing structures, and multiple complaints systems. It highlights Bendigo Health’s recent troubles which resulted in

the conviction of former construction manager Adam Hardinge on theft and deception charges. But there was no mention of former chief executive John Mulder, who was the subject of an extended investigation that alleged he had misappropriated goods and services for his personal use, and engaged in conduct contrary to the Victorian Public Sector Code of Conduct and Bendigo Health’s stated organisational values.. Mr Mulder was not charged with any offence, but his contract was terminated in August after a separate Bendigo Health investigation. IBAC’s health sector report mentioned Operation Liverpool which centred on Mr Hardinge’s

misconduct as an example of corruption shared by all public sector areas. “Significant hospital capital works projects may be vulnerable to corruption due to pressure to deliver works within tight time-

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tractors, stealing tools and building supplies, and using his position to obtain personal benefits. “The manager was responsible for a $15 million construction budget as part of the $630m new Bendigo hospital project.

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frames,” the IBAC report said. “IBAC’s Operation Liverpool investigated allegations that a senior manager at Bendigo Health had engaged in a variety of corrupt activities including awarding contracts to friends without proper procurement processes, exploiting his position with con-

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“He was able to subvert financial controls due to a lack of oversight by his manager and by justifying his failure to follow established processes on the basis that the hospital redevelopment was governed primarily by the (Department of Health and Human Services).

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“The manager was charged by IBAC with multiple offences including theft, obtaining property by deception and obtaining financial advantage by deception.” The report said similar examples had been identified interstate including in Western Australia. That state’s anti-corruption agency investigated a hospital construction manager in 2010 over allegations he split contracts so they fell within his $10,000 delegation, enabling him to awarding the work to an associate who then subcontracted the work back to private companies owned by him. The report said the manager was able to avoid detection because he completed the work on time and within budget.

MATHESON TAKES TOP JOB BENDIGO’S St John Of God Hospital has filled its major leadership vacancy, with Trevor Matheson introduced as the hospital’s new CEO, stepping up from the deputy role he has held since April. Mr Matheson was announced as the new CEO this week, and has been in the interim role since Darren Rogers left in August. Mr Rogers oversaw a significant redevelopment of the hospital, opened earlier this year. Mr Matheson has previously been the CEO of Dudley Hospital in Orange, and as acting CEO, deputy director of medical services and director of nursing roles at Mildura hospital. “With the newly-completed redevelopment, I am looking forward to being able to offer the community more services as the growth in the region continues. I think it’s an exciting time to step into the role of CEO at St John of God Bendigo,” he said.

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HAT TRICK: Becky Gray and Alysha Elliott with two of Alysha’s designs. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN LOCAL designer Alysha Elliott has dedicated herself to hat design and millinery since she studied fashion design and technology at Bendigo Senior Secondary College. Now 22, Alysha later graduated from her studies in fashion design at RMIT.

At the same time, she completed internships at several Melbourne labels. Her talent has been recognised by Becky Gray who has an online millinery shop, IvyJane. “I noticed Alysha’s flair for hat design at last year’s Bendigo Cup,”

Ms Gray said. “She was a finalist in the best hat award and I thought I would love her to come on board so I could represent her. “Her designs incorporate 3D printed with traditional millinery techniques.”

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Maternal care in focus

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MENTAL health, substance abuse and domestic violence are the three most urgent influences on maternal health and perinatal care for mothers and their babies, a state government parliamentary committee heard in Bendigo this week. City of Greater Bendigo Maternal Child Health clinical coordinator Helen Lees told the committee addressing those three issues would reduce the incidence of complex births and antenatal care. Ms Lees said all three could be present in the same home and combined were a significant factor in children ending up in out-of-home care – a situation affecting 80 chil-

dren in Bendigo aged between zero and six years at any one time. Bendigo Health testified to the same committee the incidence of high-risk births had increased since the opening of the new hospital. Similarly, the health group recommended preventative action and education as the way to reduce risk. “It is an enormous opportunity for us to get out there within our communities with our GPs to promote the importance of healthy weight prior to pregnancy to reduce these risks for these women and to reduce the need for this high level of care,” Bendigo Health director of obstetrics and gynaecology Nicola Yuen told ABC Radio after the hearing.

The state government inquiry was formed to investigate the situation relating to the health, care and wellbeing of mothers and babies in Victoria during the perinatal period which begins midway through pregnancy to about a month after birth. The committee is due to report next March. Bendigo Health’s submission also covered the challenges of recruiting qualified staff. Its position as the referral hospital for high-risk patients in its catchment area has required an increase in staff numbers. Ms Yuen said the development of the Maternity Capability Framework last year stipulated that “the smaller hospitals within our region

should be referring women with (body mass index) over 40 for delivery in Bendigo”. “That is having an effect on volume coming from the region,” she said. “They require much more careful monitoring antenatally, they are of much higher risk of complications with their pregnancy and they can be complications with the mother, we have already mentioned diabetes but high blood pressure would be another one. “We also acknowledge that women who are heavy at the beginning of pregnancy have got a much higher risk of having babies with abnormal patterns of growth, that can be big babies or small babies.

“The detection of those in a woman who is bigger is much more difficult clinically so we rely heavily on ultrasound with these women to predict the baby’s size for us to then adequately counsel the women around delivery.” Ms Lees said her MCH department at the council employed 26 maternal health nurses and she had experienced little difficulty in the past decade recruiting qualified employees. She said the region’s care could be improved with technology, for example the inclusion of neighbouring municipalities in data systems so a history is available for children moving into greater Bendigo.

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His argument was advantageous given the rate cap was introduced to keep set rates in line with the cost of living “after a decade of uncontrolled rate rises”, according to a state government website. Thomastown MP Bronwyn Halfpenny asked Mr Niemann during the inquiry if Bendigo ratepayers could continue to wear the average 8.1 per cent increase in rates and charges they had copped over the last four years. Her figure included user charges as well as rates. Mr O’Sullivan pointed out that some ratepayers in rural locations could be paying thousands in rates but enjoyed few services. But Mr Niemann argued that although the council was accused of being Bendigo-centric, its facilities were accessible to everyone in the region. Mr Niemann said outside the inquiry that councillors had previously budgeted for a four to six per cent rise in rates to achieve liveability goals, and the difference between the two per cent capped rate which would likely remain in place, and the previously budgeted average increase of five per cent was $194m. “Yes, we were rating higher than what we are today, absolutely, but there were reasons and decision making around that so if you can’t raise that money, that starts to impact on our ability to deliver some services or build new infrastructure, just to do the things we have been doing,” he said. Asked if the council should give up on the world’s most liveable community, he said: “You don’t give it up, because you have to be aspirational. You have to set a high vision that says this is where we want people to enjoy living and working and visiting here. “Making decisions at a local level is really important, that is why councillors are elected, otherwise what are they going to do? “If they don’t set rates, all they can do is play with the budget a little bit and we start to lose the authority of our council.”

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Bendigo West MP Maree Edwards conducted the official opening on Monday. “People need good physical care, and they also need good pastoral care,” Ms Edwards said. “I commend the pastoral care team for their role in making the hospital experience a little less daunting for our community and congratulate them on the role they played in the design of this wonderful community space. “I would also like to thank our local religious institutions for their support of the service who have donated sacred texts for the use of the hospital patrons.” The sacred space, which also includes an enclosed balcony with a garden, is on the second floor.

HOSPITALS have always housed a spiritual sanctuary and in western society it was usually a chapel, until about a decade ago. Today, health care organisations keep multi-faith spaces available for patients, visitors and staff. Bendigo Health opened its own sacred space this week, but spiritual activities such as services will also be available bedside, through the hospital’s own broadcast channel. Acting Bendigo Health chief executive Peter Faulkner said it was important to have a place of reflection available to all people regardless of faith, or of no faith. “It is important to have that multi-faith element that is neutral in terms of its perspectives,” Mr Faulkner said. Services this week will at separate times cover Anglican, Islamic, Buddhist and Bahá’í faiths.

reflective: Maree Edwards, Káren Lunney and Bob Cameron in the space.

Night buses head to Bendigo LATE-NIGHT buses will operate from regional centres to Melbourne as the Victorian government continues to aim to give commuters more access to weekend services. Buses have been operating between Melbourne and regional Victoria on weekends since 2015 and have seen solid patronage growth over that span. Public transport minister Jacinta Allan announced this week that a return service would be included from the four regional centres back to Melbourne, arriving at 12.40am on Saturday and Sunday mornings. A service from Melbourne to Bendigo and Ballarat will also be added at 1am as a response to demand for the buses. Passengers at Kyneton and Gisborne will also have more convenient

MINISTER: Jacinta Allan. stopping locations in the CBD and not at railway stations. “We’re introducing more late

night regional services, more stops and shorter wait times between the last train and the first night coach,” Ms Allan said. “Passengers have told us they wanted extra night coach services – we’re giving them more options to get to and from Melbourne late at night and on weekends.” After starting out as a trial the services were formally introduced into timetables this year but only operated from Melbourne to Bendigo, Ballarat, Traralgon and Geelong at 2am on weekends. An average of 36 people per weekend had used the Bendigo bus service as of April this year, behind Ballarat and Geelong in terms of passengers. The busiest single night was New Year’s Eve 2017 when 102 people caught the bus back to Bendigo.

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MARONG back in council sights

New move on land shortage By SHARON KEMP

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BENDIGO’S dearth of available industrial land has surprised even the city’s top strategic planner, but it will be up to councillors how quickly they want to pursue the remedy that council is counting on, the Marong Business Park. The 313 hectares of land earmarked by the City of Greater Bendigo to host 30 years of business development has been in the planning stage since 2002 when the need to open up more industrial land was realised. In 2004, the council picked the Marong farmland and has refused to consider any alternative site since. In its favour, the land is located on the major freight route that is the Calder Highway, and on the opposite boundary sits beside the Inglewood to Eaglehawk rail line, albeit decommissioned. It was also a rare commodity, according to council strategic planner Trevor Budge, in that the land is under one ownership. Convenient because council only had to negotiate with one

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LAND SHORTAGE: Trevor Budge. landowner, but a problem if the owner, generational farmers Max and Pauline Carter, refuse to sell. Which they have, for more than a decade, and they claimed victory last year when Planning Panels Victoria said a public acquisition overlay that would have forced them to the negotiating table,

had “insufficient strategic basis”. In August, the project took on another layer of complexity when planning minister Richard Wynne agreed to rezone the land from farming to comprehensive development, “paving the way for the City of Greater Bendigo to begin developing the jobs hub”.

The rezoning does not prevent the Carters from farming their land, but it does stop them from developing anything on the land that does not fit with the new zoning. Importantly, without a public acquisition overlay, it doesn’t compel the Carters to negotiate. After briefing councillors next

month with an inventory of Bendigo’s available industrial land, Mr Budge will ask them to decide whether council should pursue a public acquisition overlay as a means of accessing the land. “It will be a council decision if they want to proceed with this in the short term, or simply walk away

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 from the public acquisition overlay, or decide to revisit it at some stage in the future,” he said. “But the council is going to have to make a decision before the end of the year whether they want to pursue it any further in the short term.” The timing is being forced by a sunset clause imposed by the planning minister. “We are just finalising all the inventory of industrial land, but I am surprised at just how little we have got,” Mr Budge said. So little, in fact, Mr Budge believes the lack could push Bendigo out of a company’s shortlist of regional cities in which to locate. “I was surprised at how dispersed it was and how constrained many of the parcels are, he said. “Also the fact that we are in an embarrassing position if we had a large developer walk into town and say, I want land, we might not be able to supply seven or eight hectares. “If I went to Geelong, Ballarat, Shepparton or Wodonga and asked them for the same thing, they have got stacks to show us.” Mr Budge insists the rezoning is a significant development in acquiring and developing the land at Marong because it is a statement about the best use of the land and it should be enough to change the Carters’ minds. “Ideally, we reach an agreement with the owner to buy the land.

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position: Marong is an important transport link. That is obviously our number one preferred method of dealing with it and obviously we know there has been past situations where the owners haven’t wanted to do that and we respect that, that is their right,” he said. “No one has to sell to the council, but clearly we think now the land has been zoned, it makes a very clear intention by the government of what they think the land should be used for and it does, I think, change the negotiating position. At least we hope that the landowner would be prepared to meet with us and discuss how this could actually happen.”

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The end of schooling received a photograph of the 2017 Year 12 cohort, as well as a commemorative gift to mark this important milestone in their life-long learning. “Graduation is the culmination of not just year 12 study, but all of the years of education up to this point,” principal Linda Lyons said. “The college is very proud of the achievements of its year 12 students, and

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It’s spring at the Bendigo Botanic Gardens in White Hills and leading hand gardener Kirstie Paterson is in her element. She’s particularly keen to point out the cottage garden section which has some 90 varieties of old cottage plants. Ms Paterson, who graduated in horticulture from Burnley College, said many of the cottage plants were originally advertised in Victorian nursery catalogues published between 1855 and 1899. “It’s the older varieties of these plants which have flourished in the central Victoria region,” she said. Some of the plants making a rich display at the moment are marguerite daises, double may bushes, bearded iris and echiums. There’s also a glorious pink Judas tree and a flowering ash. “We have a large section of

Bendigo Weekly – Friday, October 27, 2017 show at st paul’s The St Paul’s Cathedral annual art show starts in the Cathedral tonight. It kicks off at 7.30pm with refreshments and the announcement of prize winners. There are more than 150 entries on display – from artists in the Bendigo area – including photographs entered by local secondary school students. It continues on Saturday from 10am to 4pm and Sunday from noon to 4pm.

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fan of the gardens: Kirstie Paterson. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN heritage roses and they will be flowering shortly,” she said. Ms Paterson, who has been working at the gardens for 10 years, said she has seen some exciting changes in that time. “Using recycled water for irrigation made a huge difference,”

she said. “And there is a new section which will be featuring both exotics and natives.” With the revitalisation of the gardens community organisations such as Friends of the Bendigo Botanic Gardens have been

important supporters. “The friends are having their next plant sale on November 4,” Ms Paterson said. “So that will be another good reason to come and have a look at how beautiful everything is looking.”

A sustainable lifestyle Larry and Janet Kern are transitioning to a new lifestyle and are renting in Quarry Hill. This hasn’t stopped Mr Kern from growing most of the couple’s own vegetables. On Bendigo Sustainable House Day this Sunday, October 29, Mr Kern will conduct wicking box workshops in the afternoon to show everyone how to make their own portable or small wicking box from reclaimed materials. He will also talk about why you should start using

wicking boxes especially in the harsh climate of a Bendigo summer. Wicking boxes use a lot less water as the reservoir is protected in the bottom of the container and plants use it as they need it. The wicking boxes can contain salad vegies and herbs close to your back door where you can pick for daily meals. Mr Kern has made moveable wicking boxes and frames to grow climbers and has many mini gardens all made from recycled materials in the backyard, which is very productive, yet

he hasn’t structurally altered anything. Join in Bendigo Sustainable House day when speakers will talk about building healthy homes, saving energy in your home and how to design a sustainable home. There are also architects, builders and solar experts to talk to and in the afternoon houses open for inspection. Go along to the Old Church on the Hill, 36 Russell Street, Quarry Hill and be inspired. For more details, go to www.bsg.org.au

Bob Jane T-Marts’ Bendigo store has won the tyre industry giant’s National Franchisee of the Year award. The Bendigo store’s owners, Rob Moyle and Susie Elford, were thrilled to receive the award at the national convention in Dubai earlier this month. “Susie and I could not believe it when our name was announced as the winner to the audience of about 140 other stores,” Mr Moyle said. “Excellent customer service is something I have aimed for since I took over this store 15 years ago, and obviously 15 years of striving to achieve that ideal has paid off.”

grants for groups COMMUNITY groups are $167,254 better off thanks to round one of council’s 2017/2018 community grants. The City of Greater Bendigo has allocated funding to 59 community groups across six different categories – active and healthy communities ($15,330), arts ($39,048), community development ($62,380), community events ($22,511), environmental sustainability ($13,045) and print and digital publications ($14,940). A total of $21,440 in Quick Response Grants funding has already been allocated to various community groups since the last round of grants. The Quick Response Grants are reserved for urgent needs that may arise outside of the community grants funding rounds.

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SoHo Boutique has been part of the fashion scene in Bendigo for over a decade, nestled in the prominent little shopping precinct of Bath Lane. Why do we do what we do? Because we love fashion of course!

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Eyez on Bath Lane is Bendigo's own eyewear boutique with a large range of designer frames and sunglasses. We can bulk bill your eye test and are providers to all health funds. See Eyez on Bath Lane for a great deal more and perhaps even something a little different Shop 6 Bendigo Bank Central, Bath Lane www.facebook.com/EyezOnBathLane • 5441 7887

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Dymocks Bendigo is owned and operated by well read locals who are extremely passionate about books. We do more than just sell books, we support our community by expanding their reading knowledge Shops 13- 15 Bendigo Bank Central, Bath Lane www.dymocks.com.au • 5441 5591

Christmas shopping covered? Do drop in…. to the new-look Bendigo Bank Central OVER the last 12 months Bendigo Bank has been working with its retailers to undertake a reinvigoration project for the retail precinct under the Bendigo Centre bank headquarters. The precinct has been rebranded “Bendigo Bank Central” to identify more with the Bank’s head oﬃce site and new signage has been erected throughout the precinct. The Bendigo Bank Central court formally known as “Fountain Court” has been given a makeover including fabulous chalk art on the central column and new furniture. Dymocks recently moved into the large shop in Bath Lane next to PH Property

Bridal & Debutante Creations is your one stop wedding shop specialising in Bridal, Bridesmaid and Mother of the Bride gowns, bouquets, shoes, jewellery, invitations and all accessories. Let us create your dream day! Shops 16-17 Bendigo Bank Central, Bath Lane www.bridaldebcreations.com.au 54418822

Real Estate and Addicted to Christmas has opened in the shop next to the newsagency in Perrow Walk off Bath Lane (for those who love Christmas in July as well!). Bendigo Bank Central has 27 retailers ranging from the newsagency, private health and real estate services to clothing shops catering for the young (and young at heart!) offering day wear, active wear, night and underwear, bridal and debutante needs. You’ll also find toys, spectacles, bakery goods, chocolates, beauty, gift ware, teas, homeware and jewellery - and of course a variety of wonderful food purveyors and the Bendigo Bank Central branch. Shops 18-19 Bendigo Bank Central, Bath Lane www.mrgoodtimes.com.au 5442 1393

Mr Good Times has been delighting generations since 1979. Mr Good Times, a shop with toys, books, games, clothes and special gifts for children: It is, however a delight for all ages to visit.

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Anything but dull ……! THE majority of the retailers in the Bendigo Bank Central precinct are bespoke businesses owned and operated by locals who live in the Bendigo community. The Bank has also been working closely with the City of Greater Bendigo in establishing an art precinct within Bendigo Bank Central. Our ﬁrst piece of street art, commissioned jointly with Council, took form over a week in May on a large, blank, dull, grey wall on the corner of Bath Lane and Laity Lane. Suﬃce to say it’s no longer a dull, grey wall and the feedback on the colourful, abstract map of Bendigo has been overwhelmingly positive. The commissioning of large, external wall art

in the Bendigo Bank Central precinct will continue to be refreshed on an annual basis. Building on our cultural heritage, Bendigo Bank Central has also established a permanent art space called Exhibit B within the Central court area. Exhibit B aims to support local artists and art students by providing new and much needed additional exhibition space in the heart of Bendigo. The Exhibit B concept was originally established in 2016 as a pop up retail and exhibition space to support Bendigo’s creative community. The original concept has now evolved to become a permanent display space in Bendigo Bank Centre with a turnover of exhibitions monthly.

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Our specialties include meals from our charcoal grill, cakes, biscuits and pastries made by Oya; ensure you save some room for something sweet! Shops 27- 29 Bendigo Bank Central, High Street www.turkishkitchen.com.au | 5443 3556

Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival is a four day event from 9th November to 12 November 2017 of live performances and workshops throughout the Bendigo region. Festival merchandise and artists CDs will be available from the shop Shop 30 Bendigo Bank Central High Street www.bendigobluesandroots.com.au Shop 26 Bendigo Bank Central, Laity Lane and Shop 21 Bendigo Bank Central Court

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Fiona and Nicole, along with their wonderful staﬀ, enjoy nothing more than making the diﬃcult task of buying jeans EASY.

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Hoo-gah (Hygge) is the Danish concept of celebrating warmth, connection and wellbeing in a relaxed social atmosphere and we have embraced this idea in both the feel of our space and our unique style of food. We use freerange and local seasonal produce, artisan coffee from Motobean and provide a great range of glutenfree, vegetarian and vegan options. #licensed

The Plaza Lady Salon has been fitting the ladies of Central Victoria and beyond for more than fifty years. We have an extensive range of corsetry and lingerie, as well as one of the most extensive ranges of sleepwear you’ll ever see. If you can’t come in, you can always browse through our new season arrivals on our website.

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FUNERALS - Tell me more. #5 Who has the right to organise a funeral? Generally the deceased’s executor is the person legally responsible, if there is a valid will. If not the senior next of kin usually takes control.

Should I view the body? Most Funeral Directors encourage viewing as a way of enabling you to; ﬁrstly say your goodbyes but also importantly providing a reference point for your subconscious mind in terms of accepting that the death has occurred. This acceptance is critical in moving through the stages of the grief process.

What is the percentage of burials vs cremation? It is estimated that about 65% of funerals in Victoria are cremations, in Bendigo the ﬁgure is less than that in the vicinity of 55%.

Can I keep the ashes? Yes, ashes have no Legal status so you can essentially do what you want with ashes. Some families keep them at home, other memorialise them at a cemetery, others place them in their garden creating their own memorial.

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CELEBRATION: Bahá’í council of Bendigo member Rozita Yaganegi. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Although technically possible there are a number of issues which make this very diﬃcult. In each and every case a request must have ministerial approval. This process can be very lengthy.

BENDIGO members of the Bahá’í faith celebrated the 200th year of the birth of their founder Bahá’u’lláh last week. The Bahá’í faith, which is practiced by more than five million people in more than 72 countries has no ceremonies, no sacraments, and no clergy. It is estimated that about 20,500 Bahá’ís are residing in Australia. In Bendigo there are 11 adult

What is the cost of children’s funerals? Although this varies based on the age of the child and the funeral company, at Bendigo Funerals we generally only charge the ‘out of pocket’ costs such as cemetery fees, ﬂowers and newspaper notices, providing the casket and professional fees - free of charge. This is a way in which we are able to give back to our community whilst assisting young families.

members and four children. An embracing religion, whose members believe in compassion, equality and the universality of one God, the numbers of people in the Bahá’ís faith are continuing to grow around the world. Various members of the public joined the Bahá’ís of Greater Bendigo to celebrate including the deputy mayor Rod Fyffe who began the afternoon with an ac-

knowledgement of country and an address to the guests. There was a reading of the messages received from various dignitaries including the Archbishop of Melbourne, Reverend Denis Hart. Governor General, Sir Peter Cosgrove, the prime minister Malcolm Turnbull, opposition leader Bill Shorten, the Victorian premier, Daniel Andrews and state opposition leader Matthew

Guy also sent messages. Gus and Steph Sexton-Saunders performed live music. At the conclusion of the program, the children presented a token of appreciation to the guests. The presentation was followed by afternoon refreshments. For further information about the Baha’is go to www.bahai.org/bahaullah

Why are children’s coﬃn’s white? Essentially as a symbol of purity/innocence the traditional white child’s coﬃn is these days often requested in other colours such as pink & blue.

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FOLLOWING a record-breaking event in 2017, Gymnastics Australia’s Aerobics Gymnastics Championships will return to Bendigo next year. Ulumbarra Theatre has hosted the event for the past three years, but next May it will call the new Bendigo Stadium home. This year’s event saw record crowds and numbers of competitors, running concurrently with the National Clubs Carnival. Clubs from across the country converge on Bendigo for the annual event, with competitions held across a number

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THERE is a special trivia night set up for November 4 raising money for Lifeline. But as an added bonus the quizmaster is Graeme Miller OAM JP, conducting his 50th event. Mr Miller attended his first trivia night in Gisborne in 1984 and enjoyed it so much that he decided he would like to organise one himself, which he did soon after. Thirty three years and 49 trivia nights later he spoke to his nephew, Central Victoria and Mallee Lifeline chairman Graeme Meager, and said that he would like to conduct his 50th and final trivia night to raise funds for Lifeline in Bendigo. Mr Miller is no stranger for trivia nights in Bendigo. He conducted nine between 2004 and 2008 to raise funds for the Loddon Campaspe Order of Australia Foundation to raise funds for scholarships through La Trobe University in Bendigo. During the late 1950s and early 1960s, Graeme worked at the Bendigo Post Office and while in Bendigo met his future wife, Elaine.

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Council goes ahead with plan

Council has adopted the new Greater Bendigo Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan. Each new council must adopt a plan, which outlines current health statistics and goals and strategies to help communities achieve maximum health. It must also make mention of how council will work to reduce family violence, and consider the long and short term impacts of climate change. The five key plans council will work towards over its term are: healthy and well, safe and secure, able to participate, connected to culture and community and liveability. Mayor Margaret O’Rourke said the plan was critical to achieving council’s vision for greater Bendigo to be the world’s most liveable community. “Many factors affect our

health and wellbeing, such as where and how we live, work and play, the health of our local environment, our income and education level, what we eat and drink, and our relationships with family and

It addresses key issues in our community friends,” Cr O’Rourke said. “The plan has been developed based on the collective impact model, which seeks collaboration from government, business, non-profit organisations and community to achieve lasting and positive social change.

“It addresses key issues in our community that we want to improve on, such as promoting healthy lifestyles and positive mental health, increasing community safety, reducing socio-economic disadvantage, supporting inclusive employment and improving accessibility.” Cr O’Rourke said the plan focuses on the whole-of-life cycle and complements similar plans that have been developed at the state government level. “This is also the first council plan or strategy that makes direct reference to and support for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual, intersex and queer/questioning community,” she said. “Thank you to everyone how has contributed to the development of the plan, I look forward to us working together as a community to ensure its success.”

Raising for OTIS October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Bendigo Bank branches are supporting fundraising efforts by selling Little Blue Towels. The Little Blue Towels are recycled from hospitals where they have been used to dry sterilised hands, and are normally discarded after a single use. Instead of being discarded, they are laundered and packaged by supported employment enterprises for people with a disability. Each packet sold will help those diagnosed with breast cancer spend time at an OTIS retreat with their families at no cost, courtesy of the OTIS Foundation. The recycled towels – lint free, super absorbent and perfect for cleaning, camping or fishing – can be bought from Bendigo Bank branches in regional Victoria, with proceeds going to the OTIS Foundation. Breast cancer is the most common new cancer for Victorian women, with almost 4300 new diagnoses each year – accounting for almost a third of

pillar of society: Kimberly Furness has launched a magazine. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

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new uses: The blue towels are available now. all cancers in women. Bendigo Bank state manager Tim Rodda said Bendigo Bank has been the principal partner of the OTIS foundation for almost 10 years. “Since 2008, we have gifted

$1.2 million in recurrent funds to OTIS, helping cover administrative and operational costs,” he said. Packs of five towels are $7, with 100 per cent of proceeds going to the OTIS Foundation.

With a four-week deadline and an idea in the back of her mind, Kimberly Furness created something quite spectacular. Mrs Furness always had a passion for writing and sharing other peoples stories, which led her to create her first issue of Oak Magazine. “I’m just so happy with the idea that you can just switch offline and grab a magazine, I really love it,” Mrs Furness said. After presenting at a conference the idea for a magazine sprung to mind when Mrs Furness saw a goodie bag she thought a magazine would be perfect in. Oak Magazine showcases women in business in regional and rural Victoria and highlights the important work they’re

doing in the community. “I was very much influenced by what other people wanted to read and what they would want to see from the magazine,” Mrs Furness said. “I want people that feature in the magazine to be able to share their wisdom to other women in business, I think that’s really important.” Coming from a business and writing background herself, it was important for Mrs Furness to create something that truly represented the hard work women were putting into their businesses. She went with the name Oak as mythology suggests it’s revered as a storehouse of great wisdom. “The stories you’ll read in these pages are

remarkable and really represent driven women,” Mrs Furness said. With most of the writing work produced by Mrs Furness, she commends the support of her photographer, graphic designer and proof reader who have all helped to produce the work in the magazine to a high standard. “It is really important to have people around you that can provide that look in and support for the work you’re doing,” she said. The magazine displays a wide range of women in different industries from real estate to beauty and fashion. “There is such a wide representation of women throughout the magazine, that’s the beauty of Oak,” Mrs Furness said. – Grace Evans

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Sharing the knowledge

Claire Halliday has been a popular feature writer for dozens of publications across Australia for more than 20 years. Now she is coming to Bendigo and Castlemaine libraries to share insights into her recently released book, Things My Father Taught Me. It’s Halliday’s fifth nonfiction book, and is a collection of interviews with interesting Australians, who have openly shared stories about the impact their fathers have had on their lives. Celebrities interviewed include Ann Peacock, David Koch, Normie Rowe, Catriona Rowntree, Em Rusciano, Rev Tim Costello and Santo Cilauro, among others. “It will be interesting to hear insights from Claire about interviewing such well known Australians on topics we can all relate to – parents, childhood and family life,” Goldfields Libraries’ Jess Saunders said. Before undertaking her book of memoirs about fathers, Halliday compiled a book of memoirs about mothers – Things My Mother Taught Me, which was released last year. She also interviewed a number of well-known Australians, asking them to share their memories about their mothers. Halliday has had more than 1000 articles published

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Nothing projected THE article on the council’s pay toilet plan, Bendigo Weekly, October 20, and Ian Glanville’s cartoon which portrayed the Hargreaves Mall toilet reminded me of something else that we have already paid for. In this case even though we have paid for the two massive screens, nothing has been projected on said screens. Surely after spending hundreds of thousands of ratepayers money on these, you would think the council would be using them constantly for festivals, tourist info, general entertainment, even self-promotion. However, they remain inert after all these years since construction – what is going on here? Obviously nothing apart from more waste. Stuart Symonds, Bendigo

Effects evident IN her letter, Bendigo Weekly, October 20, Julie Hopper identified the best emotional environment for raising children, conditions which I presume that we would all endorse. However, my reason for urging caution in my letter of October 13 regarding children in same-sex marriage relationships is due to other considerations. The history of government intervention by legislation to address an issue is replete with regrettable unforeseen effects, for example with the one-child policy in China, and with the federal “emergency response” in Aboriginal communities. These effects became evident in the form of serious social and/or legal concerns as the processes unfolded. Brian Stanmore, Junortoun

The slippery slope DESPITE all the warnings from wiser heads than most of those in the Victorian Legislative Assembly, this week a travesty, a terrible mistake, was made. The AMA, palliative care specialists, ethicists, journalists, constituents and even former Prime Ministers tried to dissuade MPs from passing the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2017 through the Lower House.

How can our local members feel proud to be part of this move to deprive vulnerable humans of their dignity; of creating a class of people who would be better off dead? Sanctioned killing and assisted suicide is something that should never be allowed or encouraged. Are these lawmakers naive or just wilfully ignorant of the very real “slippery slope”? Paul Keating wrote a very insightful article earlier in the week, but apparently not too many in Daniel Andrew’s government bothered to read it or heed the warnings. One can only hope that the Upper House members stop this state-sanctioned killing before it becomes law. Victoria needs more funding for palliative care; that’s real compassion, and something that Matthew Guy has promised post 2018 state election. Helen Leach, Bendigo

No room for expansion WE all know the saying there’s an elephant in the room well in relation to Japan it can be said that there’s an emperor on the throne. The return of Prime Minister Sato in the weekend elections only establishes that Japan, like China, is a one party state so any attempt to portray the victory as an endorsement of constitutional change is bogus. The Imperial family were active in the conduct of aggression against China and the United States of America in that it was a Prince who declared independence for the Philippines, prior to the landing at Leyte. In the mid 1890s the United States of America and Japan entered into a secret alliance whereby America would not object to the Japanese invasion of Korea in return for Japan accepting American rule in the Philippines. This was done in the name of the Emperor. There is no basis for international recognition of militarist expansion in Japan. Mick Sandiford, Bendigo

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opinion By SONIA ANTHONY Masons of Bendigo

THERE is uncertainty for our small-scale central Victorian producers and the future of local restaurants. It is no secret that Masons is a proud supporter, and has been since opening in March 2012, of our central Victorian, small-scale, ethical producers. New proposed Victorian legislation for our pork and poultry producers was released for feedback offering a more streamlined approach to the current planning system. That would seem to be a positive, right? Unfortunately, under the current proposal, this places our producers under the same application process as large-scale intensive farms. They have introduced a “Streamlined Application Process”

which I believe was intended for our smaller scale producers, but falls very short of where they currently sit in terms of scale. Has there been a lack of consultation with our small-scale producers? Consideration and an understanding of their farming size and style has not been

the minimum number needed to be commercially viable as a family run operation – or 800 sows, raised intensively in sheds, then how is the planning permit application going to be fair considering the enormous difference between the two systems? There are everincreasing challenges

There is a great deal of uncertainty for the future of our small-scale producers properly represented in these proposed changes. So, what could this possibly mean? There is a great deal of uncertainty for the future of our small-scale producers under these proposed regulations. If there is no differentiation between a farm which has 25 sows, grazing on pasture – approximately

for our small-scale producers and it is a great concern that an increase in red tape and costs could have a detrimental effect. Could we see less young farmers on the land? Could we see farmers simply give up because it’s just too hard and has become unviable? Quite possibly, and it’s not a risk I would like to chance.

Do I want to look back in a few years’ time at this point and realise, this was what saw a decline in our consumer choice? Without our smallscale producers, who is Masons of Bendigo? Who is our community that demand and want to know who, how and where their food comes from? I hope that our Victorian government are able to take on the feedback which I will be giving, our smallscale producers will be giving and take them on board on a level of good and fair merit. If you want to show your support of our small-scale producers please sign the petition www.change. org and write in to: jaala.pulford@parliament.vic.gov.au richard.wynne@ parliament.vic.gov.au Or your local member of parliament.

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Dream a nightmare

Over promising and under delivering. It’s a fatal combination where hope inevitably turns to despair and dreams to dust. It’s also what has happened to the greatest single infrastructure project of our time – the National Broadband Network. Originally promised by the then Labor government of Kevin Rudd, the NBN has been through more bumps and bruises than the dodgem cars at this weekend’s Bendigo show. It’s embarrassing to Australia that successive governments botched this process. The longer the NBN rollout goes on, the more unhappy customers it succeeds in adding adds to its databases. Labor never got to deliver on its 2009 promise, reduced to minority government status after the 2010 election and then losing the 2013 election. Under the Coalition, plans for a fibre to the premises rollout were quickly dismantled, and as costs

Editorial Comment blew out, complaints started to mount about the inadequacies of the NBN and the fact that the stark reality did not match the hyped-up rhetoric. Fibre to the curb now looms as a halfway place for customers not yet connected to the NBN. Speeds will be somewhat quicker than those delivered by the fibre to the node technology more commonly used, at least for now. We’ll never know if Labor’s version of the NBN would have been cheaper in the long run, but few could argue that it wouldn’t have been better. As more and more detail emerges about some of the costs associated with delivering the NBN, it’s not difficult to see why any responsible government would look to try and stem the bleeding. But in trying to contain costs of

a project so big and so important, the government runs the risk of delivering a network that fails to deliver when measured against any criteria, save for the financial ones, and that only creates more problems. There’s no point installing a network constrained by costs if it does not work. The government either needs to give the NBN the financial backing it deserves and needs, or it should look to recoup more from those who use it. Startling admissions by the Prime Minister this week that the NBN may never turn a profit need to be acknowledged. So to the comment that the NBN was a mistake. There’s no point looking to sheet the blame home on one side of politics though. Fault rests with a succession of governments, and a solution will only be achieved by all parties realising the need to work together to fix a problem that impacts on an overwhelming number of Australian businesses and households, rather than look to apportion blame.

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A plug for a worthy cause

In just four weeks’ time, more than 400 men will take part in the annual Biggest Ever Blokes Lunch, raising important funds in the fight against prostate cancer. The lunch has grown from a single event launched by the late Chris McPherson AM in Shepparton in 2009, to one where 11 events will be held across Australia this year, all part of the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia’s largest fundraising initiative. Sadly, Chris died in December 2015, but after being diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2007, he opted to turn his own personal challenge into an opportunity for the community by playing a key role in instigating the lunches which the Weekly has been a part of since 2010. For Chris’ efforts, we are all extremely grateful, and those of us who knew

him were indeed fortunate to do so. About 20,000 people have enjoyed one of these Blokes lunches, raising more than $2.7 million for PCFA across Australia since 2009. Locally, Bendigo blokes have contributed more than $500,000 to the

Nationally, prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men, and authorities expect more than 3000 men will die of prostate cancer each and every year. That’s more than the number of women expected to succumb to breast cancer, but in any instance,

“They are about a lot more than just having a couple of beers [and] a meal” cause. While these lunches have become a highlight on the calendar for a lot of us, they are about a lot more than just having a couple of beers, a meal and a few laughs. Each year also provides a sombre reminder of the reason we all come together, and how important prostate health and raising awareness and funds for PCFA programs, actually is.

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our work colleagues if they are doing okay. Men are notorious for doing a better job of looking after their car/ bike/shed than their own health, and a bit of support and encouragement from loved ones can go a long way, both ways. On Friday, November 24, it’s on again, and we are looking forward to hearing from world champion boxer Danny Green and his dedication and commitment to his own personal health as an example we can all learn from. We’ll have a couple of drinks, enjoy a barbecue lunch, have some fun, but more importantly we will raise awareness among ourselves about prostate cancer, and how important it is for men to check and monitor their health, and to encourage their mates to do the same. I hope to see you there. pk@bendigopublishing.com

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NE of the joys of modern living is the ability to own a dishwasher. Of course this goes hand in hand with the benefits of a clothes washer and drier, but it was my dishwasher which decided to go bung. After setting it to run overnight I had the horror on Friday morning of seeing and error message. F11, the panel said while blinking in an array of red lights. The wash had barely started it seemed, when it had stopped. Dishes unwashed. Now being the clever type I looked on the internet for the fault code. F11 is a drainage problem. After a bit of messing about in the machine I decided to unhook the drain hose and check that. I blew into it, heard bubbles, and assumed I had fixed the problem. Plugged it in, set the machine in motion and all seemed to be well. F11. Bugger.

This time I disconnected the hose and sucked some out siphon style, yes I did get some, and all seemed to flow. Obviously there was something grim going on. I stripped the filter and found some glass. The stem of a wine glass, in bits, to be precise. Obviously, some of this had got into the inner innards. Back to the internet. There was an excellent video explaining all about the impeller, and its cover which had to be removed. I was feeling brave by this point and removed the cover, got the torch and a

pair of forceps and fished around. A piece of glass was in the impeller housing and another one in the outlet. I was so pleased. Fitted it all back together and started up again. Now there was a grinding sound, which resembled glass in the impeller. With the ease of practice, I stripped it down again and found more glass. Within a minute all was clear and reassembled. It got me thinking how often this must happen, and how often a plumber would be called out to fix what must be a common problem, and charge accordingly. Fair

UCKED away in the southwestern corner of France is one of the world’s most impressive collections of prehistoric art. The départment of Dordogne is known in international circles for a trio of drawcards: more than 1500 castles, abundant black truffles and the 600-plus irreplaceable Paleolithic paintings that line the Cave of Lascaux. Within the Dordogne, Périgord is a normally sleepy, peaceful region, but in 21st-century France, extremist violence can flare without warning. Now, it seems, the Vézère Valley is being targeted – in a fictitious sense, at least. The 10th release in Martin Walker’s Bruno series opens with soldier-turned-village-police-chief Bruno Courrèges preparing to host the wedding in St Denis of two archaeologists. The drafting of his speech must fit around his official duties, but in small-town rural France, policing is more often a matter of gently guiding delinquent teenagers back into the classroom than of investigating life-or-death crossborder crime.

enough I know. I also remembered the time I called a plumber because the door cut-off switch was faulty on the washing machine. He arrived immediately, charged me a emergency call out and left me $175 lighter to unstick the switch in about four minutes. And that is the main reason I got down and dirty with the dishwasher. Even if I did get a mouthful of water from the sump, at least I managed to fix it myself, that makes the fault easier to swallow. - Steve Kendall Twitter@stevekendall1

Artist’s work a reminder of country B

LACK Soil is the first solo exhibition of artist Arkeria Rose Armstrong. But while she has been thrilled with the response to her Dudley House exhibition, the 28-year-old already hit the high spots when she was invited to create a solo exhibition at the Aboriginal Art Gallery in Rotterdam. Armstrong created the 30-piece collection while pregnant with her first child two years ago. A self-contained and serene Aboriginal woman, Armstrong told the Weekly she was approached by the Rotterdam agent Michel Arends when they first met in the Kimberleys. “I had nearly finished my teaching degree from La Trobe (Bendigo) and then I started working on the Dutch

exhibition,” Armstrong said. “We all went over to Rotterdam. Me, my daughter Harriet, my husband Chris, mum and dad, my sister and grandparents. We had a great time. We work together as a family. “Mum supports me from a cultural perspective and dad helps me in terms of the business side of things.” Armstrong’s current exhibition, Black Soil is a reflection of Gamilaraay country at the top of NSW. “The black soil there is one of the richest agricultural soils in Australia,” she said. “My family is buried in it and now I paint it with each element that makes it home. “Every painting has a story that is connected to the country that I call home and I hope to show how this

Black Soil is full of colour and tradition.” Armstrong says she learnt dot painting technique from her Pop who is a Yorta Yorta man, and line painting from her Nan. Her art work is distinguished by the high level of craftsmanship, the variety of her colour palette but more importantly the innate sense of rhythm, balance and intimacy that shines through the pieces. “I explore my Aboriginality with each piece I paint. Each time I paint I gain a deeper understanding of the country,” she said. Her agent is currently setting up an exhibition in the United States, a project about which she is very excited. As for her personal ambition it is to keep growing

For Bruno, the working week preceding his friends’ nuptials turns out to be an exception, however. When the body of an unfamiliar woman is found sprawled at the foot of the oncegrand Château de Commarque, with its Templar connections, it is apparent that her death was no accident. Unsuccessful attempts to identify the victim at first frustrate Bruno and his fellow law enforcers, then drive them to explore far beyond their usual boundaries – all the way to Israel and North Africa. The trail of evidence they assemble spans thousands of years of Vézère history, beginning with the creation of the valley’s priceless artworks and extending through the Middle Ages, when knights returning from the Crusades were rumoured to have secreted their legendary treasure somewhere within the chateau. Accompanied by his trusty basset hound Balzac, Bruno knows that for this tiny community, time to solve the mysterious killing – and in so doing stave off an infinitely bigger attack – is running out. – Rosalea Ryan

THRILLED: Arkeria Rose Armstrong. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

as an artist. “It’s a nice feeling that I can leave pieces behind me for others to explore,” she said.

Art devotees are encouraged not to miss the current exhibition of Arkeria Rose Armstrong.

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HE seventh Bendigo Blues and Roots Music Festival is just two weeks away. An exciting, diverse weekend of music is in store for the 20,000 punters expected. More than 140 artists – nearly half of them Bendigo festival debutants – will perform in more than 50 venues, ranging from the intimate Basement Bar, to the state-of-the-art Ulumbarra Theatre. Once again, a festival highlight will be the Saturday afternoon concert in Rosalind Park which features 13 acts, including world music ensemble Sol Nation, Geelong’s gutsy The Mojo Corner, Bendigo’s own Andrew Watts and Seed, and multi-genre 11-piece The Northern Folk. Ultra-talented troubadour Grim Fawkner kicks off the day. I’ve yet to take my highlighter pen to this year’s program, but there is no shortage of “must-see” events. Shane Howard tops a firstclass Saturday night line-up at the Ulumbarra. Howard’s unique voice has been mapping the Australian landscape for 40 years. Howard will draw on his extensive back catalogue of 13 albums. Support for Shane Howard comes from Yirrmal, a young indigenous songwriter-guitarist. Yirrmal fuses traditional and contemporary arrangements, and sings with a feeling beyond his years. The increasingly-popular Blues Tram

will run four times during the festival. Regularly now a sell-out, this year sees pocket dynamo Genevieve Chadwick belt-out some Janis-esque (Joplin, not Ian) numbers on the Friday night. Other acts “tramming it” over the weekend include Travis Bowlin, Simon Wright, and Miss Whiskey. Blues Trams feature two acts, run for around two-and-a-half hours, and offer a great perspective on Bendigo’s stunning CBD architecture. Marisa Quigley makes a quick return to Bendigo after her sparkling performance on the October Blues Tram. The Beechworth-based songstress has two festival gigs scheduled – at the Bridge Hotel early on Saturday afternoon, and a lunchtime set at the Golden Square Hotel on Sunday. The often-dark themes in Quigley’s songs, and her consummate storytelling make for a compelling show. John McNamara has four festival appearances scheduled, including at the Rifle Brigade Hotel on Sunday afternoon, and an early Friday evening set at Yard Bird on the balcony of the Hotel Shamrock. McNamara’s most recent album, Rollin’ With It, is quite a change in direction for the Victorian blues artist. Recorded at Ardent Studios in Memphis, the album has a distinctly soulful sound and feel. The Flannos are Bendigo locals. Their name derives from the flannelette shirts they proudly don for their lively,

bluesy pub rock gigs. Catch them for a blast of Aussie rock covers, spilt beer and the kind of dancing those involved will probably want to forget the following morning. The Flannos play at the Brian Boru on the Friday night. Bendigo Blues and Roots Music Festival runs from Thursday, November 9 through to Sunday, November 12. The full program is available online at www.bendigobluesandroots.com.au/ festival/program and from participating venues and the Bendigo Visitor Centre.

F you can’t wait for festival weekend and need a bluesy-rootsy fix before then, head along to the Golden Vine this Saturday night, October 28 for an inspired double-header. Delta blues-style outfit, Sons Of The Blues, are joined by Slim Fit and the Low Wasters – a new band that has evolved out of the remnants of The Mockbells. Featuring Michael Enever, Michael Timcke, Adrian Deakin, Ben Gibbons, and Gav Moncrief, they promise to deliver an infectious mix of sassy songs of love and loss, booze and bad behaviour with searing solos and frantic, banging rhythms. Doors at 8pm, entrance is $10.

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Time to tour the cemetery T

HIS Halloween, on Tuesday, Remembrance Parks Central Victoria will host its Ghosts of Bendigo Past Cemetery Tour. They will have assistance from some eager and passionate students from the Bendigo South East College Academy of Creative Arts. This year the tours will be held at White Hills Remembrance Park and will run every 30 minutes starting at 5pm through to 8pm. Registration and check in for each tour is 15 minutes before the tour start time and this year RPCV have made some additions to this event for a more enjoyable experience, including light refreshments and trick or treat for the kids throughout the tour duration. All with the aim to instill a sense of historical nature within the cemetery allowing attendees to learn more about the early pioneers of our goldfield region. RPCV CEO Graham Fountain said

the tour is building on the success of last year’s event which more than 200 people attended.

“We have made a number of changes to ensure the tours remain entertaining commensurate with the Halloween concept,” he said. “There are few places more appropriate than a cemetery on

Halloween. “Explore White Hills Remembrance Park while your tour guide regales you with tales of mystery and history. These tours will be given by Halloween-themed tour guides who will respectably entertain and terrify you with tales of gruesome truths and history facts; bringing to life the stories of some of the cemeteries’ noted residents.” Mr Fountain said it is an opportunity for community members to learn and appreciate the value of their remembrance parks in a respectful and educational manner. “We encourage families to get into the Halloween spirit and dress up and enjoy some respectful entertainment,” he said. Tickets are $16 each with all proceeds going toward RPCV volunteers’ resources to help expand and improve the services offered by volunteers to the local community. Tickets are available from 5446 1566.

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AST week I began to introduce Frederick Wilhelm Kraemer, the man who was an early arriver on the Bendigo goldfield from South Australia. Kraemer was a very successful digger having worked consistently in German Gully for about a year. He returned to Adelaide to bring his family and supplies back to German Gully. There on the southern part of the goldfield he established with his wife Johanna a store which rewarded the family rather well. Having made his pile, so to speak, Kraemer bought land late in 1854 at “The Junction” almost adjacent to the yet to be established White Hills Cemetery. The family lived initially in a tent on their acquired land, however the whole family assisted in constructing a house from split wooden slabs. Kraemer’s land was covered in parts by the indigenous ironbarks, which he set about clearing and having the clayey soil trenched and turned over.

At every opportunity inundation and with other Frederick acquired loads of alluvial mining detritus. stable manure which was Many diggers were worked into the soil. By the working on the slightly close of 1855 there had been higher ground where small a reasonable sized orchard dams and other facilities planted as well as decorative for storing scarce water had shrubs and other been constructed. plants. Among all this The clayey sludge Kraemer and mire, family Kraemer’s called their Sydenham property Gardens was Sydenham a veritable Gardens, oasis, even access to though the which was trees, shrubs not without and plants challenge, were only the area in their early close to the growth stages. Long Gully Access PIONEER: Frederick W Kraemer. Creek being from the hectically worked by alluvial nearby White Hills was by diggers and ever-increasing way of the higher ground on numbers of puddlers. the north western side of the The sludge from the creek. puddling and cradling The White Hills in settled in the lower areas the 1850s witnessed an and these became noextraordinary hive of activity. go zones, as it was nigh Diggers had managed to impossible to traverse this learn how to penetrate the mire. cement-like quartz gravels, Nearby the Long Gully the iron content of which Creek joined the Bendigo over countless millennia had Creek which was suffering bonded them together. the same fate of sludge Under the gravel there

was a layer of very fine pipe clay, which the diggers washed carefully to gain the alluvial gold. Diggers from other portions of the field found the Sydenham Gardens a wonderful place to go to and soak in a more familiar visual setting to European eyes. Kraemer was quick to capitalise on the presence of so many visitors. Cooks were kept busy in providing meals and having built a hotel near the corner of Holdsworth Road and John Street, he was able to dispense the amber fluid which was being brewed in Bridge Street. The gardens had a large amount of money lavished on them by Kraemer. A number of fellow Germans who, like Kraemer, had been successful diggers also went on to buy land to be cultivated. They bought land along or near Emu Creek. Kraemer too had acquired land at Emu Creek which was intended for a vineyard, however by 1858 the justestablished vines and land was sold so that he could concentrate his efforts on the land at The Junction.

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ENDIGO’S tourism board has welcomed three new board members at their first meeting following the annual general meeting held in late September. Masons of Bendigo’s Sonia Anthony, Bendigo Stadium sales and marketing manager Katie Olesen and Golden Nugget Tourist Park owner operator Colin Johnston have all joined the board for a two year term. Bendigo Tourism board chair Kathie Bolitho welcomed the new board members. “Sonia, Katie and Colin all bring a wealth of experience to the table and we are looking

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OR the past 60 years singers from the Bendigo area have gathered on Wednesday nights to challenge their minds, bodies and voices to make music. One member has been doing it for all those years and she doesn’t look a day over 60. Competitions locally and interstate have been entered and won. Languages from English to Latin, Russian, French, German, Italian and other have been sung. Unison or eight part, accompanied or a capella - it’s all in a day’s work for members of the chorale. The founder, Mavis Webster MBE, began with her singing students who were all female. Not long after, men were

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included to broaden the choir’s repertoire. Miss Webster led the choir, then known as Benola Choristers, for 40 years before handing the baton to local composer and now conductor of the Bendigo Symphony Orchestra – Rohan Phillips. That is when the name changed to Bendigo Chorale. Frances Monsbourgh, another well-known musician, led for nearly two years after

Rohan and then in 2011 Elena Varshavskaya arrived, fresh from Russia. Varshavskaya stretches the voices, challenges the technique and she enthuses the singers to reach for greater heights. Presenting at least three concerts a year in their own right, and collaborating with other musicians such as Bendigo Symphony Orchestra, Bendigo Youth Choir and

Victorian Opera, the Bendigo Chorale is certainly an important layer of the rich arts culture of Bendigo and central Victoria. Bendigo Chorale’s 60th birthday concert is on November 4 at Forest Street Uniting Church, Bendigo. The concert starts at 5pm and will reprise music from the eras of each conductor. Vivaldi’s Gloria will feature. Entry is by donation.

forward to them offering their expertise and input into the work that the board does to continually improve Bendigo’s tourism offering,” she said. The board farewelled members Sharon Carlson, Amy Moylan and Tony Edgar and thanked them for their contribution to the board. “Bendigo has an excellent reputation within the Victorian tourism industry and interstate which is the result of how well our local industry, city and councillors work together to promote our destination,” Ms Bolitho said.

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FROM THE BIBLE ROMANS 4:7,8 Blessed are those whose sin is forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed is the man whose sin

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GENERAL POULTRY FARMHAND

Paid volunteer Telemarketers wanted for Charity. Monday Friday. Ph 5444 1353

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Community mee ng Na onal Carp Control Plan Carp are a noxious ﬁsh that damage the health of waterways, water quality and the produc vity of our ﬁsheries. For these reasons the Victorian Government, in collabora on with the Na onal Carp Control Plan, is holding community mee ngs to discuss the proposed use of the CyHV-3 (carp herpesvirus) as a biological control agent to reduce carp. Loca on Date Time Venue

Family Business requires A skilled person in Poultry Husbandry, with great work ethic, and can-do attitude. Must be physically fit, for a very active position. Starting casual. Succesfull applicant Part or Full time position. Must have clean driving licence and reliable vehicle. Would be required to use farm machinery. Must have all licenses, would suit semi-retired person with a passion for farming. Post resumes to:

Attention: Harris PO Box 63 Golden Square Vic 3555

QUALIFIED CABINETMAKER / JOINER

Part Time Bar Manager

A personal message in the

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Bendigo 2 November 6pm – 8pm All Seasons Bendigo, 171-183 McIvor Rd

These mee ngs provide an opportunity to hear the latest on the Plan’s development, ask ques ons, suggest ideas and discuss how best to get involved.

Bendigo Baptist Community Care: Life Essentials, 214 Hargreaves St, Benght for thou digo. Tues and Thurs. 5441 4747. Bendigo Family & Financial Services Inc: Myers Street, Bendigo. Ph: 5441 5277. Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm. Long Gully Community House: Humboldt Dve. 5442 1165. Wed mornings (bread only). Food Support 3556: Eaglehawk Community House, 19 Bright St. Ph: 5446 8322. Mon and Thurs, 9am2pm (school terms). Foodcare 3556: Eaglehawk Uniting Church, cnr Peg Leg Rd/Kirkwood St, 1.30pm-4pm Tues and Wed. Ph 0403 698 715. Giving and Living Op Shop: Shed 3, 75 Beischer St, East Bendigo. Mon–Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-1pm. Ph: 5444 2882. St Vincent de Paul: 16 Hopetoun St, Bendigo. 5443 5688. Mon/Tues/Thurs and Fri, 10am–1.30pm. Kangaroo Flat–117 High St. 5447 9800. Mon–Fri, 10am–1pm. 82 High St, Eaglehawk. Ph: 5446 2548. Tues and Thurs 10am–1pm, Friday 1pm–4pm Uniting Care Emergency Relief Centres: Bendigo: 25 Forest St. 5443 4972. Mon/Tue/Thur/ Fri 10am-12.15pm and 1.30pm-3.45pm. Kangaroo Flat: Cnr. Church and Camp sts. 5443 5458. Tues and Fri 10am–1pm. Victory Foodbank: 110 Garsed St. Bendigo. Ph: 5443 5998. Tues 10am–12pm.

For more informa on contact Craig Ingram on 03 9658 4727 or email craig.ingram@vfa.vic.gov.au

Community Meals and Soup Kitchens:

For loca ons of other carp mee ngs in Victoria visit www.vfa.vic.gov.au/carpplan

Bendigo Community Health Soup Kitchen: The Arcade, 165-171 Hargreaves St, Bendigo. Ph: 5448 1600. Thurs, 4pm-4.45pm. Bendigo Baptist Community Care Breakfast: Life Essentials, Mad Cow Cafe, 214 Hargreaves St, Bendigo. 5441 4747. Tues 7.45am. Cafe 153 Community Breakfast: The Salvation Army Bendigo Worship Centre, 65-71 Mundy St, Bendigo (Gate 1). Sundays 8.45am-9.45am. Eaglehawk Community House: 19 Bright St, Eaglehawk. 5446 8322. Tues 12 noon and 6pm. Kangaroo Flat Soup Kitchen: Rotary Gateway Park, High St, Kangaroo Flat, Wed 5.30pm-6.30pm. Kangaroo Flat Uniting Church: Cnr Church and Camp sts, Kangaroo Flat. Ph: 5447 9998. Fourth Wednesday of every month, 12pm. Not Just Soup - Soup Kitchen: A Reasonable Christianity Church, 237 High Street, Golden Square - back room (opposite Woolworths). Ph: 0404 559 769. Sun, 3.30pm-4.40pm, Thurs, 5pm-6pm. Our Shed: 14 Sailors Gully Rd, Eaglehawk. Ph:5446 8813. Fri (Nov–Apr), 7.30am. Uniting Church Hall, Peg Leg Rd Eaglehawk. 5446 8813. Fri 7.30am, (May–Oct). Saltworks Community Meal: Eaglehawk Anglican Church, 63 High St, Eaglehawk. Ph: 5446 8251. Fri 5.45pm (except Jan or public holidays). St Liborius Parish Centre: 50 Panton St, Eaglehawk. 5446 8235. Tues 11.30am (school terms). Supplied by City of Greater Bendigo.

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Notification by Buyer - Intention to apply for the permanent transfer of a Licence to Take and Use Groundwater GMW Reference No: BPTWE0025-17 We Barbara and Raymond Bickley of Rushworth Rd Goornong Vic 3557 Refer to Vic Roads Map 45 (ed.8) Intend to make application to Gouldburn-Murrau Water for approval to permanently transfer 150ML entitlement to our essting licence to Take and Use Groundwater We intend to extract groundwater from an existing bore constructed to a depth of 78 metres. To be used for the purpose of: Irrigation To to be used on lands described as:

Any person able to demonstrate that their interests will be affected by the transfer of this Licence including any intended groundwater use, is invited to make a formal submission setting out the nature of the impact within 14 days of receipt of this written notification. To make a submission please read the information available to download from: www.g-mwater.com.au/customer-services/forms/groundwaterforms refer No 4. (or contact G-MW to arrange for a copy to be posted to you.) Submissions must be lodged in writing using the template available by either mail or email to Customer Support Coordinator, Licencing Administration, PO Box 165, TATURA VIC 3616 or email lincencingadmin@g-mwater.com.au

We are seeking an experienced and qualified Cabinetmaker /Joiner to be part of our small but progressive team out of our Bendigo based Factory.

The Bendigo Golf Club is seeking a suitibly qualified person for Wednesdays, Saturdays, and our corporate events at our Epsom sight. Approx 15-20 hours per week, but increasing over the summer period. Would need to hold a current RSA, previous bar experience including maintentance of kegs & beer lines would be an advantage. Email resume to:

The position is full time 40 hours per week, monthly RDO, above award wages under our ECA and we offer great working conditions. Applicants must have current driver’s license. Please email applications to: admin.bendigo@searlebros.com.au

General Dentist Maryborough Vic

manager@ bendigogolfclub.com.au Immediate start available for the right applicant. Ph 03 5448 4206

• Full registration with the Dental Board of Australia • Ability to provide full range of general dental care and major dental treatment • Outstanding organization communication skills • Full-time position An exciting opportunity in our friendly and well established dental practice in Maryborough has become available! Please submit your cover letter and resume to info.supremeds@gmail.com

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Kepal Building Services Pty Ltd. are currently seeking an experienced painter in the Bendigo region to work full time. Works will be in the local and surrounding areas. Company car will be provided. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a Police Check and be willing to obtain a Working with Children’s card, as well as hold a Victorian OH&S Construction Induction Card. Wages will be negotiable on experience. All applications can be put in writing to PO Box 8036, Bendigo South, 3550 Or, alternatively, please email your resume to info@kepal.com.au

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Electrical Apprentice & Mechanical Fitter Apprentice The DON brand is Australia’s most loved smallgoods brand, and has a strong presence across all smallgoods categories including bacon, ham, continentals, franks and salami. Acquired by George Weston Foods in 1999, we are a diverse business with a proud heritage. Currently we are seeking applications for 1 x Electrical Apprentice and 1 x Mechanical Fitter Apprentice to join our maintenance team in Castlemaine. These roles are ideally suited to people who would like to learn a trade, who are open to the learning process and able to take on the demands of an apprentice role over the next three years. Ideally the successful candidates will have: Good attention to detail Ability to take instructions Willingness to learn Some mechanical aptitude Some analytical and problem solving ability Good communications skills Good time management and prioritisation skills

A good knowledge of Occupational, Health and Safety (OH&S) is mandatory, butno other prerequisites are required. You need to demonstrate the ability to model the right behaviours on site and be able to work as part of a larger team, with a dedication to achieving results. NB: The successful applicants for these roles need to be available to commence on 5 February 2018 to align with the TAFE year. If this sounds like you, apply now by sending a resume OR email to: don.recruitment@gwf.com.au

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EMPLOYMENT Qualified and Experienced Project Manager Searle Bros is a fourth generation commercial and domestic building company. We are seeking a highly experienced and qualified Project Manager to fill a permanent full time position, based out of our Bendigo Office. Excellent computer skills, significant building industry knowledge and strong interpersonal skills would be an advantage. We are offering a wage package in excess of $100,000, negotiable based on experience of suitable candidate. Vehicle and mobile phone are included. Please submit your application outlining experience and qualifications and why you would love to be part of our team to us via email: admin.bendigo@searlebros.com.au Only those selected for interview will be contacted.

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• Ongoing vacancies ($51,806 - $66,527 p/a) and casual vacancies ($31.03 p/h) + super + penalty rates • Eight weeks paid training to ensure you have the skills to succeed • We hire from a range of different trades and industries; your maturity and life experience is highly valued To ﬁnd out more, we invite you to attend one of our free information sessions, where you will meet staff members from both Loddon and Tarrengower Prisons. Saturday, 4 November:11am to 12pm, The Capital, 50 View St, Bendigo Wednesday, 8 November from 6pm to 7pm, Loddon Prison, Matheson Rd Castlemaine As numbers are limited, please ensure you register at www.correctionsjobs.vic.gov.au/events To apply, please visit www.correctionsjobs.vic.gov.au Applications close Wednesday, 22 November

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

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

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Domestic & large blocks. Ride on mowing Mark 0438 544 789 Bendigo Onsite Servicing

AXE CREEK CONCRETING

New & old shed floors, Excavation work, Paths & Driveways, big or sml

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.

PH 0429 395 985

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

CONCRETING

BUILDER/ PLUMBER 40+ Years experience New Homes, Extensions, Reno's,Bathrooms, Bricklaying, Concreting, Tiling & more! Ph 0408 575 604

BENDIGO EXTREMEKLENE Domestic cleaning & Small gardening jobs Ph Lea 0416 317 496 & Lisa 0401 289 975

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

NO tyres or rock/clean fill. Cash only

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DD HANDYMAN & MAINTENANCE SERVICE All types of household jobs inc garden maint. Phone 0409 949 111

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

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

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Paths, Driveways, Cross overs, Sheds, Small & big jobs, Reasonable rates. Seniors Discount Free quotes. Ph. 0422 424 348.

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

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Rates from $40p/h Pensioner 10% Disc. • Holes Patched • Renovations • Painting

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RUBBISH REMOVAL Green waste or just general clean up. Tip fees apply. Current police check. Ph Paul 0401 418 108. ABN 88484579761.

SAM'S WASHING MACHINES FREE REMOVALS SINCE 1985 Bendigo Ph 03 5446 9449

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Kiwia joins Qewy for cup By JOEL PETERSON

HOWZAT: The BDCA’s Rob Bakes, McGrath Foundation breast care nurse Rosemary Gillies and Kookaburra’s Shannon Gill.

Cricket turns pink for a cause BENDIGO cricket will turn pink this weekend in what is an Australian-first trial of Kookaburra’s pink test match ball in a regional competition. The pink ball will be used in all Bendigo District Cricket Association first XI contests as part of a pink stumps round, including the clash between Bendigo United and Huntly North Epsom at the QEO. The Saturday-Sunday round is the first of the association’s showcase matches, in which seven first XI games and the T20 competition final will be played at the region’s premier ground. Clubs will also hold events to raise money for the McGrath Foundation.

The pink ball trial represents not only a partnership between the league and Kookaburra, but also the McGrath Foundation, which has become synonymous with cricket through the pink test at the SCG and the sport’s support of the breast cancer awareness charity. The ball is no ordinary ball though – the manufacturer has poured years of research and development into not only creating it, but refining it based on player feedback. “It has been a 10-year project,” Kookaburra’s Shannon Gill said. “We’ve refined it, it’s gone from having a white and green seam to a black seam and the coating is different which means it stays more

visible for players and spectators for the full 80 overs.” BDCA vice president Robert Bakes said the league was honoured to be the first to use the ball, and for the opportunity to raise funds for the McGrath Foundation. The foundation has two nurses based in Bendigo, Rosemary Gillies and Sharon Salter. Ms Gillies said the foundation appreciated the support of both organisations. This weekend’s BDCA games see ladder-leader Bendigo host Kangaroo Flat, Sandhurst against White Hills, Strathfieldsaye face up to Strathdale Maristians and Eaglehawk host Golden Square in a heavyweight clash.

INTERNATIONAL stable Godolphin will attempt to wrest the Jayco Bendigo Çup away from owner, race sponsor and former local Gerry Ryan when top hopes Qewy and Kiwia line up in Wednesday’s $300,000 Jayco Bendigo Cup. Both camps have had success at the Nursery of Champions in recent years – Godolphin in 2015 with Francis of Assisi getting the win, while Ryan teamed with trainer Darren Weir to take out the 2012 cup with Puissance de Lune. It will be the same combination that will be out to take the feature event away from Godolphin, with Weir again enjoying a stellar spring. Kiwia has been set for this very race in the hopes of gifting Ryan another home town cup and is in strong form after running down Samovare in an eye-catching Coongy Cup run. “The Bendigo Cup has been the plan all along with this horse so he’s on track now after that,” Weir said after Kiwia’s win at Caulfield. “It would be nice if it could come off. We’ve been lucky enough to win it with Puissance De Lune, so hopefully this horse can do it for us again.” Qewy is the most well-credentialled of Thursday’s nominations for the race, having won last year’s Geelong and Sandown cups and run a gallant fourth in last year’s Melbourne Cup behind Almandin. The Bendigo Jockey Club has long held the hope that a Bendigo Cup winner would go on to run in the Melbourne Cup six days later – with Qewy 25th on the order of entry for the race that stops the nation it

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From Page 36 Offensive output, for the most part, has not been Bendigo’s problem through five matches with the Spirit leading the league in points per game by a wide margin. Instead, it has been the Spirit’s at times calamitous defence that has been the main concern, conceding scores of 93, 90, 106 and 79 in Bendigo’s four losses. “Against Perth it was embarrassing. We just came out flat, not ready and our communication was just terrible,” Spirit forward Nadeen Payne said. “The Adelaide game was sort of the standard for us, even though we lost. We really thought the game could have gone either way. “We got into a bit of foul trouble, myself included, but the girls off the bench like (Ash Spencer) really played well.” Adelaide got into foul trouble too, in a game that saw 49 fouls called and the teams combine for an enormous 61 foul shots. Star Abby Bishop fouled out but poses the big threat for the Lightning, the long-time WNBL star averaging an impressive 20 points and seven rebounds so far this campaign. If they are without Laney, Bendigo will

could well be the year. Others to nominate for the 2400-metre classic include foreign galloper Bondi Beach, stablemate Gallante, in-form Kiwi product Sin To Win and French import Big Memory. Along with the racing, the club has made a move to be an event for all this year with the addition of its family zone. It will feature activities run by Kelly Sports, face painting, a big screen with kids shows, bean bags, picnic rugs and an ice cream van will keep the kids entertained all day. “We’re trying to get more families back to cup day and also have a new family pass on sale for $60 which allows entry for two adults and two kids under 18,” Bendigo Jockey Club’s Aaron Hearps said. The 2017 Emirates Melbourne Cup will also be on course, with competitors lining up for a heat of the country cups series. The first two finishers in race seven will go through to the final at Flemington on Melbourne Cup day. Fashions on the Field returns and the Carlton Draught Community Cup is another addition, where entrants dress up in a pot suit and jump over obstacles down the home straight for a chance to win $5,000 for their sporting club. Bus services for gold coin donation will be running from 10.30am from Bendigo railways station to the racecourse every 15 minutes and from the racecourse to the station from 3.30pm. The nine-race card on Wednesday begins at noon, with gates open at 10.30am.

WELCOME: Betnijah Laney, Kara Tessari, Simon Pritchard and Rachel Banham visit. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN have to replace her scoring load of 13.8 points per game but also her ability to facilitate, with Laney averaging more than three assists. However Gabe Richards’ most recent performance (22 points, six offensive rebounds) would also indicate Bendigo’s bigs can pick up some of the offensive slack. “Gabe was excellent on Saturday so hopefully she can keep that kind of form rolling, Kelsey has been unbelievable both in possession work and her scoring,” Pritchard said.

While the results may not always be there for the Spirit, their pressing, up-tempo style provides plenty of entertainment. “It’s such good fun to play. I’ve never played a press like this much before and when you get it right and can get out and run the lanes it’s great fun,” Payne said. “I think for us it’s fun so we hope we can get a big crowd in for the next few games and make it fun for the crowd too.” Tonight’s game tips off at 7pm.

THE Bendigo District Cricket Umpires Association continues to grow as the summer of cricket gets into full swing. THE BDCUA serves all Bendigo District Cricket Association first, second and third XI games, as well as under-18 matches. The association also has support from its major sponsor, the All Seasons to allow it to subsidise uniforms for umpires as well as lower fees for clubs. This year, employment agency WDEA Works and Triple M have signed on to throw their support behind the association. The association has welcomed several new umpires to its group this year, to give it 36 umpires. Twelve of them are either first- or secondyear officials. “We are always on the lookout for new umpires both male and female (of which we currently have two). “It is a good way to earn money rather than have a casual weekend job, particularly for younger people.” Anyone interested in becoming an umpire can contact Paul Abbott on 0408 994 986 or go to the Bendigo District Cricket Umpires Association facebook page.

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City’s events roll on BENDIGO enjoyed a bumper assortment of sport across both local and international-level competitions last weekend. The Australian and New Zealand rugby sevens sides kicked things off with their five-match series at Epsom Huntly Reserve the highlight of the weekend. Australia took game one but from there it was all the world champions, New Zealand running out 4-1 winners. Australian coach Tim

Walsh said there were big positives to take out of the series. “The beauty of winning that first game (on day one) was that New Zealand rolled out some of their best players earlier than expected and that allowed us to test the girls,” he said. “It’s been a good few days.” The rugby action continued across the weekend with local clubs lining up in the Goldfields Sevens competition, run by Rugby Victoria.

On Sunday, Bendigo Aquatic Centre was abuzz with the Bendigo Hawks holding their Supporters Spring Sprint. Some of the region’s top swimming talent competed in the event, with Gisborne Thunder among the travelling teams that comprised the more than 100 swimmers competing across the day. Several local representatives from Hawks and Bendigo East clubs will now gear up for the country champi-

onships in November. The streets of the CBD were also kept busy, with Bendigo hosting the Victorian Schools Cycling Championships state finals. BMX, mountain bike and road cyclists competed across the city over three days, culminating in the road titles in a CBD criterium. Bendigo is also readying to host international hockey on November 5 and 6 when Australia plays New Zealand and the US at Ironbark’s Garden Gully Hockey Complex.

SPORTS GALORE: New Zealand got the better of Australia in the rugby sevens on Saturday (left), while Sunday saw swimming and cycling in the CBD (above). Photos: JOEL PETERSON and ANDREW PERRYMAN

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IF there are two things you need to be successful this Women’s National Basketball League season they are consistency and resiliency. One trait is something the Bendigo Spirit has shown in spades, the other they are still searching for. Bendigo is 1-4 after five matches and has played basketball that has been brilliant at times and at other moments downright awful. Bendigo plays the first of three straight home games tonight against Adelaide, and is hoping for a repeat of its last match, a contest that came last Saturday against none other than the Lightning (second, 4-1). It was the kind of game the “honourable loss” tag could be associated with, made more encouraging after the Spirit were thumped 106-79 by Perth two days prior. Bendigo dealt with having spent the previous three days on the road, foul trouble and an injury to Betnijah Laney in the clash in Adelaide but battled its way to a 79-75 overtime loss to the hosts. Along with plenty of confidence heading into tonight’s matchup given how close they came last week, the injury to Laney is the major byproduct of the contest. She injured her left knee – upon which she had surgery 18 months ago – but a scan early this week showed no damage more serious than a strain. Pritchard said on Tuesday “I can’t imagine she will play”, though a better-than-expected recovery has her in the frame to suit up if she passes a fitness test, albeit on a heavy minutes restriction.

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