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Safety takes to the skies A RATHER uncommon and very large visitor has dropped in on Kennington Primary School as part of Water Safety Week. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter, usually seen patrolling coastline, made a journey to several schools in northern Victoria to highlight the importance of water safety. The reminder was a timely one, coinciding with the release of the Victorian Drowning Report that showed inland waterways to be the number one drowning location in the country. Kennington student Aaron Cheng told of his own experience with water safety, while Life Saving Victoria’s Greg Scott said parents and children need to play it safe around waterways during summer.
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THE Eaglehawk CFA captain suspended for his alleged involvement in the manhandling of a young female volunteer has sought legal advice as the authority prepares to begin an investigation of the incident. A source close to captain Hayden Allen said the men involved in the incident captured on CCTV defended their behaviour as “some mates just having a bit of fun” that had been “blown out of proportion by the media”. On Wednesday the CFA showed media outlets the footage starting at
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the point male volunteers and the 17-year-old girl get out of a truck at the Eaglehawk station. Different men at different times then push the woman to the ground, aim a kick at her, drag her along the ground, pull her hair down so hard she doubles over, and finally push her under a truck beneath front-end water sprayers. Another man watches and several others walk past without stopping.
The girl is reported not to have been physically hurt. The incident, which happened on November 27, was reported to Victoria Police, who have since reported no complaint was made and no offence was detected. The CFA has declined to release the video, citing the privacy of the female volunteer. “She’s a young girl, she lives in a small town, it would be humiliat-
al discrimination that were the subject of Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission report. The release of the report has been held up in legal action by the United Firefighters’ Union. The Supreme Court is deliberating whether the results can be released. On Wednesday, Ms Driver said the investigation at Eaglehawk had the potential to broaden to include other members and other historical incidents at the brigade.
ing and my first interest is actually in protecting her,” CFA chief executive Frances Diver told Melbourne radio. “Then I go to the point that CFA needs to be transparent about this sort of thing.” Ms Diver also gave a clear sign the Eaglehawk brigade could be made an example of as the authority seeks to stamp out ingrained practices such as bullying and sexu-
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BENDIGO’S lively inner-city commercial property market continues to shine, with agents DCK Real Estate reporting the sale of the iconic Backhaus Arcade at auction last Friday. The property sold after auction for an undisclosed sum but in excess of the reserve price. Auctioneer Robert Ketterer commented when he passed the property in that there would now be an auction, which is exactly what happened, with two parties negotiating to buy the property. There was strong interest in the property leading up to the auction with a crowd of approximately 25 people attending and three separate bidders contesting on the day. Mr Ketterer said it is an indication of the level of interest in commercial property in Bendigo, contrary to many media reports, and that this was a unique property, built in 1985 as an arcade with six tenancies, linking to the Coles supermarket. All eyes will be on today’s auction by Tweed Sutherland First National of a rare 1988-square-metre site on two titles at 98-104 Williamson Street from 1pm, followed by DCK Real Estate’s scheduled auction of the central Australia Post site in the heart of the CBD.
UNDER THE HAMMER: DCK Real Estate sold the Backhaus Arcade. Set on 1094 square metres, the two-storey site offers 1250 square metres of office and retail space, with national brand anchor tenant Australia Post. The property at 43 Williamson Street is due to go under the hammer at 2pm today. THE Real Estate Institute of Australia says housing affordability has improved across the country, with an increase in loans to first home buyers. The September quarter edition of the Adelaide Bank/REIA Housing Affordability Report
shows that the proportion of median family income required to meet average loan repayments decreased by 1.2 percentage points to 30.3 per cent. REIA president Malcolm Gunning said first home buyers make up 24.5 per cent of the total owner occupied housing market (excluding refinancing). “This is the highest rate since September 2013 after dropping steadily over the past 5 years,” Mr Gunning said. “The number of first home buyers increased by 22.8 per cent for the quarter and by 32.6
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Pool name battle rolls on
CONTROVERSY surrounding the naming of the near-complete aquatic centre at Kangaroo Flat refuses to go away as City of Greater Bendigo councillors seek to rename the historic Bendigo aquatic centre after the Olympian Faith Leech, the name which was expected to adorn the new centre. Comments in the council agenda for next Wednesday are dominated by negative commentary around councillors’ choice two months ago to name the Kangaroo Flat facility the Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre. Five of the nine submissions dur-
ing last month’s public comment period allude to council ignoring the wishes of residents. Council had asked for comment specifically relating to the name change at the Barnard Street centre. “It is waste of time putting any submissions to the council because you simply do what you want anyway,” one submission said. “Public opinion didn’t want the new pool named Gurri Wanyarra but we still got it anyway, so why bother about getting submissions for naming the (Bendigo) aquatic centre.” Another submitter said they were so disappointed about the name of the Kangaroo Flat centre, they would
choose not to go there. But the agenda included details of the legacy the Leech family wanted for their mother, Faith, who won gold at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics in the pool.
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highest level,” council officers wrote in their report to councillors. “The aquatic centre on Barnard Street remains the most suitable venue for major swimming carnivals due to its ability to accommodate tempo-
The Leech family want to ensure young people are able to learn more about Faith’s achievements
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rary seating catering for more than 800 spectators. “A recent example includes the Victorian Country Championships, the pinnacle of long-course event swimming in Victoria, which was
held at Bendigo Aquatic Centre. “School swimming carnivals, which require large participant and spectator capacity, could not be accommodated at Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre.” The Bendigo centre also has space to accommodate memorabilia showcasing Ms Leech’s achievements. Councillors next Wednesday night will also vote to accept a 1200-strong petition calling for a school crossing supervisor for Epsom Primary School, the erection of a telecommunications tower near the Neangar Park Golf Club and approval for the first stage of construction of the Aspire faith precinct.
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hard to find: Governor Linda Dessau shows off some of ADA’s product. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN
Governor tours local factories VICTORIAN governor Linda Dessau has seen the high-tech sights of two of Bendigo’s largest employers. Ms Dessau toured the two major defence manufacturers in Bendigo, Thales and Australian Defence Apparel, this week. Along with husband Anthony Howard QC, Ms Dessau took the
time to explore the North Bendigo Thales factory that has produced the Bushmaster and now Hawkei armoured vehicles. The second stop on her journey through town was Australian Defence Apparel, meeting with employees on her tour of the facility. Ms Dessau was also in town
to participate in a discussion with community entrepreneurs and small business owners on how to make regional businesses more successful. She also planned to meet with the mayor and councillors and host a reception for the community.
CRAIG Niemann will sign another five-year contract as chief executive of the City of Greater Bendigo after beating out 50 other candidates who also wanted the job. After mayor Margaret O’Rourke announced his provisional appointment, he said he still has a fresh perspective and energy to give after ten years in the job. Following a competitive recruitment period during which all nine councillors interviewed shortlisted candidates, Cr O’Rourke this week declared the “very long, rigorous process” complete. Subject to a formal vote at next Wednesday’s council meeting, it gives the incumbent the green light to continue doing the job as he has. Councillors wanted to test the market and advertised the position but the process has not come without costs – $50,000 over four months, during which Mr Niemann said he had been “treading water a little bit”. “Now we just jump in and make sure they are delivered for our community,” he said, referring to the projects that will be completed next year and those requiring funding commitments including new law courts and a gov hub,” he said. “I can still add a fair bit of value to the organisation and what we deliver on behalf of the community. “We have got some great things on the horizon, I can
returning: Craig Niemann. really drive those now. “I can still deliver a fresh look at things, there are changes all the time, we have been through a restructure of the organisation which has led to new managers and new directors”. He conceded the process had caused uncertainty amongst council employees. Cr O’Rourke said it was necessary. “Councillors were very strong about wanting to test the market and when someone has been in a job for 10 years, it is about making sure we have got the right person and the best person,” she said. Councillors made the decision to rehire Mr Niemann, therefore a decision at next Wednesday’s meeting should be a foregone conclusion. However, the result of the vote will give residents an idea about whether the hiring decision was unanimous or otherwise.
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Future plan for gasworks
By peter kennedy
A contaminated industrial site in a prime location close to Lake Weeroona could be transformed into a centrepiece for education, conferences and accommodation as part of a report to be considered by the City of Greater Bendigo. The historic Bendigo Gasworks site has been largely dormant since 1973, and could also be transformed into a medium density housing development overlooking Lake Weeroona, once the Department of Treasury and Finance completes a clean-up of the property. A report to be considered by councillors at Wednesday’s final meeting of the year seek support
for the future use of the Bendigo gasworks site to enable the cleanup plan, funded by the state government, to “best meet the city’s future needs”. Occupying a site sandwiched between the Bendigo Creek and Weeroona Avenue, the Gasworks remain an important heritage site that remains the subject of ongoing vandalism and illegal entry. The gasworks also contains trams and other tram related equipment, the remaining gasworks infrastructure and some open space, with a portion of the property included on the Victorian Heritage Register. In 2016, the City of Greater Bendigo commissioned a study into the potential future usage of the site that would maximise its
run down: The site is in need of a clean-up.
strategic potential for the benefit of the broader community. The report presented to council lists three options that relate
to levels of intervention, and all options include new public access to the site through a loop pedestrian/bicycle path from the main
The sound of the season
Classic raises big coin ORGANISERS of the inaugural Bendigo Cycling Classic have handed over $44,000 raised as part of the Sunday, October 29 event to two local charities. The GJ Gardner Homes-backed event attracted 369 entries in its first year, with cyclists taking on four different courses that catered for all levels of fitness, traversing some of the region’s most scenic and challenging landscapes. Funds raised from the event have been shared between the OTIS Foundation and Give Me Five For Kids, which supports the children’s ward of the Bendigo hospital.
CANTERBURY Park will come alive with the sound of Christmas this weekend as the Eaglehawk community hosts its annual carols event. The event is run by the Eaglehawk Dahlia and Arts Festival and is held in the gardens each year. Organisers are looking forward to a bumper event, with entertainment for all age groups and are asking schools to encourage students and families to head along and get into the holiday spirit. Students from St Liborius Primary School got involved this week to join the call for a big crowd. Organisers hope that this year will see the biggest attendance in the event’s proud history. “Bring your own seating or rug and join in the festivities and sing along to some great classics, such as Silent Night, O Come All Ye Faithful and welcome Santa with a rousing Jingle Bells,” organiser Laurie Fitzgerald said. “There are free glow sticks for each child and a free program so you can join in and sing your favourite carol. “If it’s raining on the night, Carols will be held in the nearby Peter Krenz Leisure Centre in Napier Street, Eaglehawk. “Encourage your church group, school or work colleagues and their families to come so we’ll have the biggest crowd at this year’s Carols in Canterbury Park.” The event begins with a free sausage sizzle at 6pm, with the Bendigo Baptist Rock Band, Sing Australia Choir, Eaglehawk Citizens Brass Band, Our Place Minstrels and other artists performing on the night. The event is alcohol and smoke free.
Senator lands new role VICTORIAN Nationals leader Peter Walsh has congratulated Bendigo-based senator Bridget McKenzie on her election as the party’s deputy leader. Ms McKenzie was installed as deputy leader yesterday following the resignation of Fiona Nash due to the citizenship saga that continues to engulf both sides of politics. Speaking on behalf of the Victorian Nationals and the state Liberal-Nationals parliamentary team, Mr Walsh said Ms McKenzie will be a strong voice for rural and regional Victoria. He also thanked Ms Nash for her service to the party as deputy leader and in her 12 years as a senator. Ms McKenzie will work alongside National leader Barnaby Joyce, who was successful in a byelection of his seat of New England last weekend.
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An emphasis on respect
By Sharon kemp
IT is not easy to measure the strategies to open our eyes to gender inequality. But Women’s Health Loddon Mallee executive officer Tricia Currie is certain that once seen, gender inequality cannot be unseen. She said that means working slowly but comprehensively to open people’s eyes to the imbalances in our community. Much of the work has started in kindergarten and primary school. At a Women’s Health lunch coinciding with the United Nation’s sixteen days of activism against gender-based violence this week,
Peter Milich talked about his experience rolling out the respectful relationships program at Golden Square Primary School. He said the campaign was well supported by the state government, including teaching resources and ready-to-teach curriculum. It addresses assumptions made about gender stereotypes. “For example, someone in the classroom asks for four strong boys to pick something up,” Mr Milich said. He said teachers “were top of” the assumptions and the messages they contained, and were asked to teach the curriculum explicitly. Ms Currie has another example.
She noted the trend of girls typically stopping by age 11 a lot of the physical activity they had engaged in when they were younger, while boys continued to run and throw. What if girls, she asked, had worn shorts throughout their primary school years instead of skirts or dresses? Sport is an easy field in which to find examples of gender differences. Jessica Crofts, project officer with the Rural Challenge Project, has been organising the roll out to CFA brigades and country football and netball clubs in both the City of Greater Bendigo and the
Macedon Ranges Shire Council areas. The workshops ask executivelevel volunteers to think about gender roles in their club. The program targets these male dominated organisation because they are influential in rural centres and can carry the message to the broader community. Ms Crofts said the program sought to encourage club executives to listen to women in the organisation. She said the program also aimed to increase women’s participation. The 16 days of activism ends on Saturday.
Familiar face not forgotten Jack Fitzpatrick is recognisable as the friendly face who waved to passing drivers for 25 years from the front window of his Creeth Street home. So well known is Mr Fitzpatrick, after he disappeared from the window, drivers stopped at his house and asked family members if the man in the window was okay. Many of them didn’t know him, according to sister-in-law Carolyn Fitzpatrick, but they were concerned all the same. Mr Fitzpatrick, who now lives in good health at the BUPA aged care facility on Holdsworth Road and is open to visits, said he was in the habit of waving to truckies he knew who drove by. He was born in St Arnaud but grew up in Boort and still counts many locals of town north of Bendigo as friends, as well as the many people who he worked with during his long tenure with Victoria’s railways. Mr Fitzpatrick is also well known in the neighbourhood surrounding his Long Gully house.
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CFA to investigate incident 3From Page 1 The authority has the power to expel volunteer members. The incident has also prompted renewed calls by the Victorian opposition for a royal commission into the fire services, which shadow emergency services minister Brad Batten said would be held if the Coalition won the 2018 election. WorkSafe has confirmed it is looking at the footage and released a statement saying work-
Well-known: Jack Fitzpatrick has moved from Creeth Street.
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Ms Fitzpatrick said her brotherin-law was “an enthusiastic patron of several local hotels over the years where he has been a champion’s trophy-winning darts player”. He frequented the Borough Club and the Manchester Arms, where an oil-painted portrait of him – the work of the hotel chef’s
mother – sits on a shelf behind the bar. Mr Fitzpatrick said he played darts for many more hotels in his time, including the Rose of Australia and the Golden Square Hotel. His friendliness is fast winning him friends at the BUPA home. “One can imagine how easily
it became a habit to watch for Jack at the window and to give him a wave,” Ms Fitzpatrick said about his Long Gully routine. “Perhaps it is also an indication that many kindly and caring people of Bendigo still make time in their lives to perform simple friendly acts like that.”
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2017 was Bendigo’s Ikea year – the pieces arrived but they are still being put together. In 2018, work on new Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre, a new 4000-seat arena at Bendigo Stadium, the Ravenswood Interchange, stage two of Bendigo hospital, the Soldiers Memorial Institute Military Museum revitalisation, the Garden for the Future and the Bendigo Tennis Centre will finish, and public let in to enjoy the raft of new facilities. Sharon Kemp reports. DIVIDE Bendigo’s 12-month future into knowns, unknowns and unknowns we don’t know about yet. In the first category, residents have a lot to look forward to next year. In the second, a large amount of unknowns will become known after a state election and when numerous federal and Victorian select committee reports into regional development, rate capping, education, fuel prices and perinatal care are handed down, also in 2018. Bendigo’s junior secondary colleges will get new direction through a relook at the Bendigo Education Plan.
Seven major projects... will be finished next year Potential wins for the city could also come out of strong investment intentions in renewable energy projects and, who knows, maybe residents will get some relief in their energy bills. The Victorian government has already forced a rebate. A commercial airline tenant for the upgraded Bendigo Airport? A change of fortunes for Hargreaves Mall traders? National broadband – NBNCo assures us all of Bendigo will be connected to broadband by the end of next year. What is unclear is how much more frustration will accompany the rest of the rollout and if the great unknown, a federal election, comes about, well who knows what we can expect. Unknown unknowns could be global economic impacts on Bendigo’s manufacturing sector, a major defence contract and another blockbuster installation at the art gallery. So what do we know will happen in 2018? There will be an influx of visi-
ON ROAD: Works at Ravenswood Interchange are gathering pace.
LANDMARK: Ian Green at the Great Stupa. Photos: ANDREW PERRYMAN tors at various times of the year, for new cultural events. First for Illumin8 festival and the return of the Jade Buddha to the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion at Myers Flat in May, then in September for White Night, and coinciding throughout the year with events in the Regional Centre for Culture. And seven major projects, years in the planning, will be finished next year. A two-year construction boom will mean another swimming pool open year-round, a new major events arena capable of hosting entertanment acts and sporting events, fewer B-doubles travelling through the city centre and a sophisticated intersection at Ravenswood designed to make travel to Melbourne safer. Next year, we could find ourselves airlifted to Bendigo hospital rather an intensive care bed in Melbourne as stage two of the health precinct finishes. Drone pilots will also have a whole new exclusion zone to consider. And there will be a three more good reasons to develop the Bendigo Creek – the newly improved Soldiers Memorial Institute in Rosalind Park, the new Bendigo Ten-
nis Centre near Lake Weeroona and the Garden for the Future at White Hills. That is five kilometres of new attractions, ideal as a tourist trail. Bendigo’s leaders will move on to the next suite of projects that form part of the 30-year Plan Greater Bendigo, the document that comes out of the top drawer now when state and federal politicians visit. There are changes ahead in Bendigo, and if planning and advocacy is heard, next year is likely to give us more to look forward to than worry about.
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LA Trobe University has released a report calculating its economic contribution to regional economies as it continues to pitch for funding for the Murray Darling Medical School. Compiled by Cadence Economics, the report estimates gross regional product in regional Victoria is projected to be around $100 million higher as a result of La Trobe University graduates entering the workforce. It estimates more than 50 per cent of graduates from La Trobe’s Bendigo campus stay and work in the city, and another quarter work in other regional areas, while 20 per cent
move to Melbourne. Their economic contribution is calculated on increasing productivity in regional economies, therefore raising economic activity. Cadence also counted the higher consumer spend of graduates who generally start on higher wages then workforce entrants who did not complete university study. And higher consumption and productivity flowed on to other benefits in other parts of the labour market. In its own right, La Trobe contributes more than $282.6 million in value in addition to its graduates’ contribution.
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The university, along with Charles Sturt University, has invested heavily in lobbying the federal government to fund a more than $400 million school offering places for undergraduate medical students. The Cadence report was completed in July and the proposed project lost arguably its biggest advocate a month later when Nationals senator Fiona Nash became embroiled in the dual citizenship controversy. The report also found La Trobe graduates were unemployed at lower rates than people aged between 20 and 24 in regional areas, and more secured
full-time positions compared with the Australian average of those with and without university degrees over the same period. New La Trobe graduates earned 17 per cent more than people the same age without a university degree. The report showed that in the 10 years since 2006 there had been a total of 14,508 graduates from La Trobe’s regional campuses. In that period there was an annual average of 244 health jobs, 266 teaching jobs and 185 management and commerce jobs in areas such as business, management and accounting.
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Feedback to inform flood plan WORK to mitigate potential flooding in Bendigo’s north is progressing, with council hosting community consultation sessions this weekend. Council is developing the Epsom, Ascot and Huntly Floodplain Management Study to determine options to most effectively limit potential flooding in the area. The study is up to its third stage, which invites residents to provide feedback on the potential options identified. Possible options identified by the community in the first stage of the strategy include the reconstruction of the Bendigo Creek levee, a levee on Taylor Street, Epsom harvesting stormwater at Lake Weeroona and the partial duplication of Bendigo Creek. “Residents are encouraged to have their say by Friday December 22, by completing a community survey, by visiting a display at the Epsom Village Shopping Centre or by submitting their views via the city’s website,” council’s engineering and public space manager Brett Martini said. “This round of consultation provides the opportunity for the communities of Epsom, Ascot and Huntly to review the options
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BENDIGO’S Health new air bridge has been the biggest planning exercise to date in building the new $630 million hospital, according to its site manager. Rob McGregor, who has worked on the project for contractor Lend Lease since the beginning, said transporting the prefabricated pieces of the 65-metre bridge from Big Hill, and then erecting it between two buildings either side of Arnold Street while taking into account temperature, wind and rain “has been a tight operation”. “It has probably been a year in the planning, and in the past two months it has been nothing but detailed
planning down to making sure we have spare bolts and extra spanners so we are not let down by a piece of equipment,” he said. Adding urgency to the build, Arnold Street is closed until the bridge is completed. Bendigo Health chairman Bob Cameron said the road was due to open again by December 17. “VicRoads, the City of Greater Bendigo and Lend Lease agreed that the simplest and most effective thing to do is to get the job done and then get out of the way,” Mr Cameron said. Mr Cameron said at the halfway mark of the project, the floor was in place and
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training awards open Apprentices, trainees and vocational education and training teachers are all in the running for the 2018 Victorian Training Awards. Training and skills minister Gayle Tierney this week opened nominations for the awards, highlighting collaboration and innovation in the training sector. The awards are in their 64th year and recognise and honour the outstanding achievements of vocational education and training students, teachers and the businesses and training providers who train them. The 2018 winners will each receive $5,000 prize money and will represent Victoria at the 2018 Australian Training Awards. To nominate for the 2018 Victorian Training Awards go to: www.education. vic.gov.au/vta. Applications close midnight on Monday, April 2, 2018.
TWO key suburbs within the City of Greater Bendigo have unwrapped their new community plans just in time for Christmas. The Maiden Gully Progress Association will push for better links to transport and improved facilities as part of the new community plan for the suburb. Axedale will also launch its plan on Sunday, at its community carols event. The Maiden Gully plan has been developed by the association and residents and sets the agenda for planning for the rapidly-growing suburb for 20182022. It was launched at the community’s annual Christmas carols event and features priorities to the first community plan, drafted in 2012. Census figures show the population of the suburb is continuing to grow, especially in the number of young families
spotlight on safety Victorians are being urged to keep each other safe on our roads this festive season with the state government and the TAC today launching a pre-Christmas appeal to drivers. The TAC’s “Be Present” display has opened as part of the City of Melbourne’s Christmas festival at Federation Square encouraging visitors to spread the road safety message via social media. Road safety teams will be at more than 40 regional events, including festivals and race meetings, providing safe driving advice, free breath tests, giveaways and more in a bid to curb the number of people being killed on country roads. At the same time, an enforcement program will help deliver an increased police presence with almost 1000 additional hours of police shifts on Victoria’s roads during the festive season and into the new year.
linking up: The Maiden Gully community will push for better public transport. moving to the area. The new plan focuses on public transport and community facilities as key areas of improvement. Better walking and cycle
paths, safer streets and better roads were all identified as issues, and residents also called for opportunities to support businesses and host community-led events.
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The announcement this week of a housing grant of almost $300,000 was welcomed by the not-for-profit organisation, Amicus. The grant will be used by Amicus to build a fully accessiboost for country roads ble, two-bedroom unit providing AN overhaul of the way country road much-needed, affordable housare managed will see road users able to ing for people with a disability. check the progress of roadworks and reAmicus CEO, Ann-Maree port damage. Davis, said the grant came from A program was launched this week the estate of the late Gordon Alby the state government and VicRoads exander Webster. to allow motorists to log on to a digital “We are hoping to have the dashboard on the VicRoads website to unit completed before the end of track progress on road upgrades, potnext year,” she said. FUNERALS & hole repairs and other maintenance “Affordable housing for peoPRE - PAID FUNERALS ple with a disability has been an efforts. VicRoads said Victorians have inongoing issue in Bendigo and we dicated they want greater transparency are eternally grateful for Gordon about road conditions and the work Webster’s generous contribution. VicRoads is doing. “There are a large number Transport for Victoria will also be of carers in our community who developing a regional roads strategy, inare in their 80s and 90s who are formed by community feedback. still caring for their adult family members due to a lack of
The plan also identifies the need for the Maiden Gully Structure Plan, to guide future land use in the suburb. Deputy mayor Jennifer Alden was on hand to launch the plan and said it had been largely driven by the community. “A team from the Maiden Gully Progress Association worked together to develop the plan in consultation with the community,” Cr Alden said. “During the development phase the group carried out a community survey and provided other opportunities for the community to have input into the draft plan.” Councillor Yvonne Wrigglesworth said one of the priorities identified in Axedale’s plan is the need to be better prepared for an emergency. The carols will be held at Axedale Park on Sunday from 5.30pm, with copies of the plan available at the event.
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appropriate housing options.” Ms Davis also noted there are a number of young people in nursing homes with acquired disabilities, due to a lack of more appropriate housing. Aside from the grant from Mr Webster, Amicus plans to build
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On track for rail jobs SIXTEEN Bendigo locals have secured full-time work at Southern Shorthaul Railroad over the past six months. Public transport minister Jacinta Allan toured the Bendigo workshop on Friday and met staff recently employed on a permanent basis thanks to an ongoing pipeline of work.
As Victoria grows, our rail network must grow The state government’s 10-year rolling stock plan and a series of major rail projects – including theplanned $1.57 billion Regional Rail Revival – have enabled Southern Shorthaul Railroad to employ more permanent staff. The company now
has more than half of its workforce employed on a permanent basis. Previously, it was only able to employ people on a casual basis due to the sporadic nature of maintenance and construction work for the rail sector. Member for Bendigo East and Minister for Public Transport Jacinta Allan said the government is providing a record investment to secure jobs for Bendigo residents and support Victoria’s highlyskilled manufacturing sector. “As Victoria grows, our rail network must grow with it – so we’re getting on with delivering new and upgraded trains, trams and tracks throughout the state,” she said. “Our rolling stock strategy sets out a pipeline of work that supports hardworking Victorians and their families and creates more jobs.”
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Event pushes people power FITNESS and ingenuity will be put to the test this weekend as human-powered vehicles hit Bendigo this weekend. The OZHPV event is heading to town for the first time and will be held provides a unique challenge for competitors based at both the Tom Flood Sports Centre and Spring Gully. Building off schools events such as the RACV energy breakthrough, it combines fitness and ingenuity to determine a winner. The three-day event begins today and continues through to Sunday. It comprises all human-powered vehicles whether they be pedal prix trikes, unicycles, recumbent trikes, shopping bikes, racing bikes, chopper bikes, cargo bikes, skateboards, unicycles, recumbent bicycles or handcycles. The challenge welcomes people of all ages and abilities, and has juniors, masters, men’s and women’s divisions. This year’s challenge has entries from cycling enthusiasts in Melbourne, Sydney, Geelong, Horsham and Bendigo itself. “The emphasis of the event is on fun and sharing and showing off our human powered vehicles,” organiser Steve Nurse said. “Races are designed to find the best performing human powered vehicles over a range of events.” The challenge competition gets under way on Saturday. On Sunday, the hill climb, off-road, and road races will be held in the Spring Gully area.
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Steps to a healthy future A SIMPLE walk after eating could play a big role in controlling diabetes and heart disease according to new research to come out of Bendigo. La Trobe University PhD researcher Philip Shambrook has discovered a 30-minute walk taken 30 minutes after eating is just as effective as a high-intensity workout when it comes to lowering blood sugar levels. “We have found the intensity someone exercises at does not matter when considering the beneficial effects of exercise on blood sugar levels,” Mr Shambrook said. “Exercising at low, moderate or high intensity lowered blood sugar levels similarly when compared to no exercise. “This means people need not work up a sweat or become uncomfortable to improve health. Just by going for a walk after eating will help control blood sugar and reduce the risk of developing diabetes or heart disease.” Mr Shambrook was motivated to undertake the research due to the burgeoning epidemic of diabetes and heart disease in Australia and around the world. “Insufficient physical activity is widely believed to be a major cause of this,” he said. “As part of my PhD in exercise physiology I am investigating the effects of exercise intensity and duration on blood sugar control and the health of arteries and veins.” Mr Shambrook enlisted a group
RUNAWAY SUCCESS: La Trobe PhD researcher Philip Shambrook is looking at the impact of exercise intensity on reducing blood glucose levels. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN of Bendigo men to assist him in the study. Healthy male participants came to the laboratory at the Bendigo Campus on four separate occasions, each one week apart. During each visit they were given breakfast, rested for 30 minutes then undertook a single bout of 30 minutes cycling at low, moderate or high intensity; or sat for 30 minutes as a
control intervention. The study’s positive results have just been published in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, but Mr Shambrook’s work is far from complete. “The results of the first study have prompted us to compare the effects of accumulating exercise in three 10-minute bouts throughout the day after each main meal with a
single 30-minute bout after the evening meal,” he said. “If we can show that exercising in short bouts after each meal is at least as effective as a single, longer bout, we might be able to encourage even more people to become more active and begin making positive changes to reduce the increasing numbers affected by diabetes and heart disease.” Males who do little or no exer-
cise are being sought to take part in this study. Participants will be provided with all meals throughout their week-long involvement and only need to walk for a maximum of 30 minutes each day. There is some reimbursement available towards the costs of taking part. For more information or to volunteer email p.shambrook@latrobe. edu.au
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wing it: Lochie Tremain-Hill. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN PILOT Lochie Tremain-Hill was destined for a life in the air, his family owned a helicopter company. “It was inevitable really,” he said. Now well into his career he’s based in Bendigo in preparation for the fire season. Mr Tremain-Hill has been flying in the fire attack role since 2001, and is ready for action. “We are on 15-minute readiness, but we generally average getting airborne in eight to nine minutes,” he said. Mr Tremain-Hill pilots the Helitak 335 Bell 214B water bombing helicopter.
“It carries 2650 litres of water in its belly tank, and it can fill the tank in 35 seconds by dropping its three-metre snorkel into a water source and hovering two and a half metres above the water source,” he said. “I get to drop the water and fly the aircraft at the same time. “It can get pretty busy.” The Bell 214B was chosen partly because of its speed. “It can fly at about 260 kilometres an hour,” Mr Tremain-Hill said. Also based in Bendigo is an Airbus EC120 helicopter. This carries the air attack supervisor who oversees and coordinates
the aerial tactical operation of the fire. The aircraft will be used throughout summer by Forest Fire Management Victoria and CFA to respond to fires in central Victoria. FFMVic’s Carsten Nannestad said the helicopters will be deployed using the predetermined dispatch system that has been successfully used in Bendigo over the past five seasons. “As soon as a fire is reported the water-bombing helicopter is deployed so we can hit the fire hard and fast in the initial stages and stop it spreading,”
Mr Nannestad said. “Aircraft are also particularly useful for fires in inaccessible areas that could take vehicles some time to reach.” CFA Loddon Mallee’s Scott Purdy said the fire-bombing capability is a significant contributor to controlling bushfires. “This aerial capability supplements the great work our crews do on the ground,” Mr Purdy said. The aircraft based in Bendigo are part of Victoria’s fleet of 49 firefighting aircraft that will be positioned across the state this summer. – Steve Kendall
A group of year 12 students have swapped Schoolies to support Third World projects in New Delhi and Kolkata. Victory Christian College has offered its year 12 leavers the opportunity of a lifetime. Ten current students and two past students of the college, accompanied by three staff, have skipped the Schoolies tradition to work on third world projects. The group set off on Friday for 10 days in India visiting tourist destinations, sightseeing, and, most importantly, lending support to four charitable projects in the cities. Victory Christian College is heavily involved in the projects, building and developing sister schools – the Victory School of Hope in Vanuatu and Eastfield Victory School in Kolkata. Students participating in the projects are divided into four groups, each working on a specific project during their trip. The first of which is based at the Eastfield Victory School in Kolkata. Students based at the school will be preparing 20 minute sessions for kindergarten to class four and presenting/teaching various topics with the assistance of audio visual technology. Of an evening, students will spend their downtime at the Kolkata Tree House Hostels integrating with the children and sharing songs, stories and lessons. The second project is based at Vision Rescue – an informal school bus run that visits three slum communities where children attend an informal school and are provided with a meal. Vision Rescue teaches children aged three to 14 years in areas such as English, maths, Hindi, art and craft, drawing and moral science. VCC students will present songs, stories, basic English classes or other interesting topics. For more information on the Victory School of Hope, Eastfield Victory School or Victory Christian College visit www.vcc.vic. edu.au
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By-pass greedy servos We always seem to be complaining about petrol prices for the way they fluctuate. We as consumers are as much to blame for the price increase. For example there are three petrol outlets on McIvor Road. The prices are as follows: $1.39.9, $1.32.9, $1.26.9 all within one kilometre, of each other. Surely if we by-passed the dearer ones and went to the cheaper one the greedy ones would get the message. I don’t mind how long I wait, it is the principle of it all. Also, thank you $1.26.9 for looking after the people that support you all year. I am sure if one can do it the others can. Come on folks for three weeks go past the greedy servos. Even with four cents discount they are still nine cents a litre dearer. Action in numbers. Richard Liddelow, Strathfieldsaye
Figures speak I was not surprised by the tone of the replies to my comments on the same-sex marriage survey. Instant indignation. I am disappointed by the yes lobby. As I pointed out, nearly half of all Australian voters went to the trouble of posting back a survey form with a yes vote. That is a terrific response, the yes campaign should have been delighted by that level of support. 32 per cent voted no, 20 per cent abstained. That result showed that there was sufficient support to proceed with the proposal. As was often pointed out, it was a non-binding survey, it did not rely on a return of more than 50 per cent to proceed. Simply stating the figures as they were would have sufficed. There was no need to remove the abstaining voters. What the yes campaign have said is, almost half of Australians voting yes is not good enough. Murray McPhie, Epsom
Lighten up I am amazed that three intelligent people would allow themselves to get sucked in to the extent of complaining over a tongue-in-cheek
letter regarding a recent survey, Bendigo Weekly, December 1. The survey is over, the votes have been counted, and apart from a few politicians, many from Western Sydney, who refuse to acknowledge or recognise the legitimacy of constituent’s views in what is supposed to be a representative democracy, we are ready to move on. I am also concerned as to the need to protect people unwilling to marry or provide a service to any couple wishing to marry. Why would any couple be they heterosexual or homosexual in their right mind want to force someone against their conscience to grudgingly provide a service on what is supposed to be the happiest day of any couple’s life? Let’s face it, there are more than 2000 marriage celebrants and over 1500 bakers and about the same number of florists in Victoria alone, so it would not be an insurmountable task to find one who would willingly marry any couple without the need to threaten them with legal action. We all need to lighten up and start appreciating life instead of seeking to find fault and offence in anything and everything including anyone’s play on words or figures. There is also no need for activists of any kind to seek out people who hold a conscience view contrary to their own, just in order to take them to court to prove a point. C Henry, Kangaroo Flat
Sitting CEO You have got to be kidding. Niemann for another five years. That’s the best we can do? Don’t be surprised if they erect another $30,000 garden seat at the other end of the mall, to celebrate. Peter Lesuey, Kennington
Planning contradictions? Over the last few years the Bendigo city council has been formulating a blueprint for the redevelopment of Bridge Street, Bendigo. Within this plan it was stated that the buildings along Bridge Street could be a maximum of three storeys high, with the exception of the corner sites on Bridge Street and Water, Baxter or Arnold streets. These corner sites will have a five storey height limit.
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On the front page of the Bendigo Weekly recently there was an article about the first proposed development of Bridge Street. This is to be a 30-suite, five storey hotel development which has been put to our council by a Melbourne-based development company. This site is not on any of the allocated five-storey corner sites. It has also been stated that the proposed building would exceed the council’s height limit and for some inconceivable reason the council are also considering the potential for an underground carpark which seems to fly in the face of the flood plan overlay. What is going on in the planning department of the council? Heather Bennett, Bendigo
Are you not my representative? An open letter to our member. Dear Lisa, many of us tuned in to your speech in parliament on Tuesday evening and many more will be surprised to hear that you don’t represent no voters or, indeed, all those who want you to vote for the amendments to the same-sex marriage bill. These amendments are vital to ensure the future freedom
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of speech and religion to dissent from the redefinition of marriage. You are effectively saying that our human rights don’t matter. Same-sex or transgender marriage, although a civic right bestowed by parliament, is not a human right under any charter. It is a human right for parents to request their children are not taught material which is contrary to their beliefs. Despite your protestations, this is exactly what will happen via the Safe Schools and other gender fluid programs in schools. Ms Chesters, no Australian, whether clergy or not, should be treated unfavourably or discriminated against because of their beliefs about marriage. Just who do you represent? Helen Leach, Bendigo
Christmas spirit With all of life’s distractions, we sometimes forget the true meaning of Christmas. When we are caught up buying presents and over indulging in food, Christmas can be a time when we often forget what really matters. But bad experiences and misfortunes can culminate at Christmas time, which means for vulnerable and marginalised Australians,
Through volunteering, I get to connect with people. Sadia – Loddon Campaspe Multicultural Services
Christmas can be the hardest time of the year. For the Salvos it’s our busiest period, with more than 300,000 families and individuals seeking assistance. We give out more than 500,000 gifts and toys, and serve over 10,000 meals to those who don’t have the means to celebrate Christmas. We can only meet this need because year after year Australians come together and stand by those doing it tough. This, I believe, is the true meaning of Christmas. So this holiday season let’s remember those going it alone. By donating $29 to The Salvation Army’s Christmas Appeal, you can help put a present under the tree and food on the table, bringing hope where it’s needed most. Neil Venables, National Secretary for Communications, The Salvation Army
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Heart of the matter While it’s easy for the community to kick the City of Greater Bendigo to the kerb over the Hargreaves Mall, it’s important we all realise that council is only the caretaker of public spaces. Council is certainly an enabler when it comes to central Bendigo, but does not own any retail spaces. The City of Greater Bendigo has a significant role to play in what happens in the heart of our city, and carries a major responsibility for this, but the work must be shared. For example, recently there’s been a lot of preparatory work done on a new CBD retail strategy to be considered in the New Year, and while this has been a long time coming, it also offers hope for more positive times ahead. Traders remain optimistic; they have worked hard to provide a service to the community, and they deserve our support. One of the significant challenges Bendigo faces when it comes to trying to drive positive change, is the sheer number of property owners, tenants, associated organisations and other interested parties involved in what goes on in the CBD. The traditional retail model has
Editorial Comment changed a lot during the past decade or two, but by comparison, retailing in the centre of Bendigo has not. Myer remains an anchor of the CBD, and it starts to get complicated when you consider ownership of the generous amount of space the retail giant occupies is shared between as many as three different landlords as well as Myer itself. Probably one the simplest, and most effective things we can all do in the next couple of weeks is to visit the mall, support a local trader and help kick start a community led rejuvenation. Speaking of rejuvenation, Craig Niemann’s re-appointment as chief executive officer of the City of Greater Bendigo should rejuvenate him, and the organisation he leads. There’s no doubt the past few months would have been a testing and stressful time for Mr Niemann and his family, but his decision to seek another term, and the council’s
subsequent decision to offer him that opportunity only after testing the water to see who else might also have something to offer, means that he can now get on with the job, and the long list of projects he wants to complete. There was always a risk associated with opting for an outsider that Bendigo could lose some of the considerable momentum we have been able to generate over the past decade, and it’s only fair part of that momentum, and the city’s many successes, be attributed to Mr Niemann and the organisation he leads. Bendigo is always very quick to apportion blame, and to point out failures of the council, and there have been incidents and situations where this was warranted, but we struggle to celebrate the good times as well as we acknowledge the bad. That’s a pity, but it’s also not unique to Bendigo. We would all do well to ty and focus on the positive things we want for Bendigo and how we can help make them happen, because most things are more easily achieved when people work together, rather than against one another.
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opinion By KEITH SUTHERLAND Chairman of the New Bendigo Hospital Appeal
THE New Bendigo Hospital Appeal aims to raise $4 million for specialised equipment to support Bendigo Health to provide world class health care locally for those in the Loddon Mallee region. As chairman of the appeal, I am thrilled to announce the funds raised to date have provided a second cath lab at Bendigo Health for emergency cardiac care and will now enable the purchase of a state of the art ophthalmic microscope. This is a wonderful achievement in the appeal and is a reflection of the community spirit shown by all from across our region. Keeping families together with local health care provided closer to home is important to all
• exhibit your work • develop friendships of us and a driving force in the lives of many local identities who champion the cause to raise funds for Bendigo Health. One of these locals is Hindsight Club founder Brendan Baker who is passionate about supporting the community. The need for an ophthalmic microscope was
had further surgery to remove a growth and unbeknownst to his parents at the time, the still embedded air gun slug was also removed. For the next 30 years Brendan had pretty good sight and after having a cataract removed in 2015 he was thrilled to have 20/20 vision.
We know that we have a long way to go to reach our target amount highlighted to Brendan earlier this year when he needed care for a detached retina and was required to travel to Melbourne for urgent surgery. Brendan is no stranger to eye surgery after having his first treatment aged just five years old in 1973 when he was accidentally shot in the eye with an air rifle. Seven years later he
This all changed early in 2017 when Brendan’s retina detached and he was forced to travel to Melbourne for urgent eye surgery. This came with many challenges including a two-hour train journey and dealing with incredible eye pressure from travelling through the Macedon Ranges to Melbourne. An opthalmic micro-
scope enables surgeons to provide high-level eye surgery such as the type Brendan undertook. Had Brendan been able to access the surgery in Bendigo, he could have had his family and friends close by, reduced travel and all of the additional stress would not have been necessary. While we celebrate these achievements we know that we have a long way to go to reach our target amount and the aim to install a pharmacy robotic system. Please keep talking about this vitally important appeal and encourage those around you to consider a gift of any amount to the appeal. It really does make a difference to everyone in our community. You can donate online www.bendigohealthfoundation.org.au or call 1300 243 000.
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HE warmer months have me and my family engaging in more than our fair share of alfresco dining with the trusty four-burner Beefmaster barbecue earning its keep, parked conspicuously on our timber deck overlooking the bush. Weekends herald the almost mandatory bacon and eggs breakfast every Saturday and Sunday morning, followed by late, lazy lunches of a humble sausage and bread, festooned with lashings of onion and thoroughly drizzled in copious quantities of Mr Heinz’s favourite condiment – low salt of course. Occasionally even fresh, tasty redfin fillets grace my revered hotplate after being heavily garnished with rock salt and cracked pepper – salt’n’pepper redfin... yum. It’s a real family affair, with my partner Shaz and our teenage son swatting flies, while trying not to lose their grip on their tasty sausages buried under a pyramid of semi-cooked onion rings while keeping our cat, Mr Whiskas off the table and sizzling hot-plate. Well last week, the cat had other ideas, and brought his own tucker. Trouble is it wasn’t quite dead. Mr Whiskas is quite a large unit – a bit like his ageing owner – and was
quite content to saunter past the barbecue with a brown snake in his jaws with its tail trailing out behind between his muscular haunches, as he looked for a place to settle down. “The cat’s got a bloody snake,” I hollered. “Is it dead?” Shaz asked rather urgently. “Dunno,“ I mumbled, as I slid a serving of onions onto another sausage. “It’s still moving,” my son volunteered as he wiped the remains of his first sausage off his chin with the back of his hand. Barbecues are serious business and no more so than at our household, so it was going to take more than an uninvited guest to halt proceedings. Well the luckless reptile was soon definitely dead, as we ghoulishly
watched it being feverishly devoured, between mouthfuls of sausage and onions. “Just lock the cat in the damn laundry,” Shaz said. “I’m sick of cleaning up cat sick off the carpet.” “He’ll be right,” I volunteered, as Mr Whiskas helped himself onto my lap for one of his many daily nap-time interludes. Well by now Mr Whiskas seemed quite content, gazing intently into my eyes before his stomach violently convulsed twice in quick succession, as chunks of partially digested snake sprayed forth across the table. “You can clean that up,” Shaz said, as she disappeared inside shaking her head and locking the fly-wire door behind her. Any takers to join me for a barbecue next weekend? Because the family insist they’ll now eat inside. – Rusty
EWLY graduated from design college but with no immediate job prospects, Faye Forrester is both surprised and delighted to receive an invitation to housesit for an old school friend and her Italian husband in Sardinia. Perhaps a few days of visiting Charolotte and Fabio’s tiny fishing port on the west coast of the island is exactly what Faye needs as a buffer between three years of intense study in London and returning to the real world of working non-stop. The possibility of collaborating on a minor theatre restoration during her break in Deriu is an added lure. Naturally, Faye assumes, there will be tall, dark and handsome locals whose mission is to charm the visiting Englishwoman; she is determined to brush aside all such advances as nothing more than mere Latin opportunism. What she does not expect, however, is to meet a boatbuilder who captures her interest. The moody Alessandro Rinaldi may be a co-owner of Deriu’s derelict entertainment centrepiece with his sister, Marisa,
but that’s as much as Faye wants to know about this apparently complicated man. What she really needs is some straightforward rest and relaxation and a professional credit on her as-yet-blank résumé. The building itself is magnificent, if severely neglected: a once-grand focal point of the village dating from the early 1800s and beloved by residents. Abandoned after the deaths of the Rinaldis’ mother, actress Sofia, and father, businessman Bruno, it is desperately run-down – exactly the type of rejuvenation project any newly qualified interior designer would eagerly embrace. Back home in England, meanwhile, Faye’s parents, Adrian and Molly, are facing challenges of their own as they struggle to accept that over the decades they have drifted away from each other and now have few interests in common. Which relationships will founder, and which will go from strength to strength? – Rosalea Ryan
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T was a hot December day in 1867 when the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Alfred, graced the Bendigo goldfields. As thousands of miners trooped down the View Street hill bearing burning torches they gave no heed to their tinder-dry surroundings. Reports say the temperature rose to 42 degrees on that fatal day. Nowadays the spectacle would be enough to make us all run for cover. Processions, presentations and celebrations were to culminate in a torchlight procession and fireworks. Bonfires were lit, Chinese lanterns were strung up. Buildings supported gas illuminations. Explosions and rockets of Roman candles lit the night sky. The crowd surged around the Shamrock Hotel when the prince walked onto the balcony and acknowledged the fiery festivities.
After the procession the miners threw their torches into a huge pile in the middle of Rosalind Park and set off an awe-inspiring bonfire. One float which particularly captured the Duke’s attention was a replica of the HMS Galatea, constructed by the Sandhurst Volunteer Fire Brigade on the framework of a fire pump engine. The Duke had sailed to Australia from England as part of his grand tour as commander of the Galatea steam frigate. The float was magnificent, complete with masts and sails and loaded with flares and rockets. On board was a group of little boys dressed up in sailor suits. When the float came to a stop in front of the Shamrock the boys discharged the fireworks. Accounts of what happened next vary. Some say a torch was accidently dropped into the float, perhaps a rocket backfired, but the
float caught fire. Exploding into a ball of flame, the float trapped the little sailors. The crowd managed to put out the flames and four boys were rushed to the hospital. Three of them died of their burns. Their deaths had a devastating affect on the community. Businesses were closed, blinds were drawn and the prince made a request that all flags be flown at half-mast. The three boys were John Langton McGrath, seven years and six months; Sylvester Francis Cahill nine years and six months and Thomas Michael Walters, 10 years and two months. Remembrance Parks will be commemorating the 150 years since the Galatea Tragedy on Monday, December 18, 10.30am at Carpenter Street, Bendigo. For catering purposes go to events@rpcv.com.au
KING’S COMMAND: HMS Galatea.
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NO SHUSHING: The Bendigo library welcomes all.
NCE a shush space, controlled and quiet, the Bendigo library is now a place of music, events, study and entrepreneurial activity. The diversity of library uses and users is what the library seeks to nurture and foster each day. However, with difference, there can also be challenges. “We have dramatically transformed into becoming so much more than a home for a book collection,” manager Kath Waugh said. “We are Bendigo’s shared lounge room for people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds.
“We are a place where people with a disability feel welcome, and if they like – they can stay all day.” But Ms Waugh said there have been behaviours creeping in that were making other users feel uncomfortable. “It is important to us that everyone feels welcome. I wanted to work with disability services to understand what the experience of coming into the library was like for people with a disability,” she said. After discussions with Golden City Support Services, the library’s staff established ways to communicate expected standards of behaviour.
“We created an easyEnglish guide that we use to explain to people about the behaviour that we expect from our users,” Ms Waugh said. Support people worked with their clients to help them understand and abide by the standards and library staff feedback on what is working and what needs a bit of tweaking. “We want our library to reflect the society we want to live in. “Here we are a place in our community that aims to be from harassment, discrimination – and free from judgement. Who doesn’t want to live a world like that?”
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HE Eaglehawk Dahlia and Arts Festival is offering a 2018 youth scholarship. The aim is to encourage Eaglehawk youth to achieve their potential in their chosen field of arts which complement the festival programme such as literature, visual or performing arts. The scholarships are for the value of $1000 for current year 11 and 12 students and $500 for current Year seven to 10 students. Criteria require the applicant is a resident within the boundaries of the 3556 postal code. Age limit is 12 years to 18 years as at January 1, 2018. Application forms can be found on www.eaglehawkfestival.org. au and close January 1, 2018, addressed to Youth Scholarship, Eaglehawk Dahlia and Arts Festival Inc., PO Box 21, Eaglehawk 3556.
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IVE music-wise, there isn’t much time to pause for breath in the lead-up to Christmas. The festive season kicks off in style tonight – Friday, December 8, with Anglo-Welsh-Australian outfit, Iffy Pop, putting Ashes squabbles aside to deliver an eclectic mix of covers – Stray Cat Strut, Love Shack, and Yazoo’s Only You hint at the band’s diverse interests – at the Golden Square Hotel. Another uber-popular local covers band, the rarely-understated John Grossman Project, will be taking their dance-around-your-handbags-partygroove-thing to the Golden Vine on Friday, December 22. On New Year’s Eve they set-up camp at the All Seasons Hotel for a mega boogie-along-a-thon. The JGP – specialists at getting people away from their chicken Parmas and onto the dancefloor since 2012 – recently played their 100th gig. If progressive heavy rock is more your bag, tomorrow night, Saturday, December 9, sees Die In A Dream take to the MusicMan stage to promote new single, Salvati-ne. Originally formed as Artillah in 2009, the five-piece is fronted by vocalist Tim Grey. They’re joined on the bill by SENTIA, FORMILES, and Nibira. Doors at 8pm.
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HE Goldmines Hotel this coming Sunday afternoon, December 10, sees a collective 100 years plus of experience don the courtyard stage in the form of The Old Buzzard Medicine Show. The Buzzards are joined by David Smythe. Their shows are renowned for a certain let’s-see-what-happens fluidity. The following Sunday, December 17, the Goldmines welcomes back regular sparring partners, Harlem and Birdhouse. It’s a particularly busy month for Harlem, who look to be conducting a mini-tour of Bendigo throughout December. The Golden Vine’s December music calendar features many different genres. This Way North (indie-danceroots-world-pop and more) are joined by Castlemaine’s Luke Watt next Friday, December 15. The following night, December 16, sees Black Aces back on a Bendigo stage after their recent trip to the UK – where they won over fans in hardnosed outposts like Bolton, Doncaster, and Swansea during a 12-date tour. They’ve just released second album, Anywhere But Here. Which was
recorded with high-profile producer Mark Opitz (AC/DC, INXS, Cold Chisel, Kiss) and Colin Wynn (Bad//Dreems). The Bendigo boys will be joined on the night by Melbourne rockers Fluff, and legendary Bendigo instrumental rock outfit Tyson Hodges Trio (TH3). If Black Aces are a bit on the heavy side, check-out Soul Contact that night instead. The local four-piece features David Turpie, Trevor Daly, Dale Smith, and Faye van der Paal. They’ve been playing soul and pop covers for over 10 years, and throw in a few David Turpie originals as well. Soul Contact play the Manchester Arms in Eaglehawk Road on Saturday, December 16. Lively rockabilly outfit Knock Knock Rattle return to the Vine on December 23. They’ll have audiences on their feet as they run through favourites like Mambo Rock, Runaway Boys, and Tequila. Christmas Eve at the Golden Vine sees rising blues star Bill Barber host his “X-mas X-travaganza” show. This writer anticipates a cast of many. – Simon Wooldridge Twitter: @spwooldridge
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Memory and Environment: Alexandra Kehayoglou and James Geurts FOR the first time acclaimed Argentinian textile artist Alexandra Kehayoglou will visit Bendigo’s La Trobe Art Institute to discuss her major new work, Santa Cruz River 2016-17 commissioned for the National Gallery of Victoria’s inaugural Triennial exhibition. This informative discussion will draw the connections between the incredibly immersive and lavish hand-tufted rugs and tapestries of Kehayoglou and Australian artist James Geurts’ work currently exhibiting at the Institute. This will be the only opportunity to hear from both artists in Bendigo as they explore socio-environmental narratives through their artwork in different ways. “We’re delighted to be working with the NGV as they prepare to launch their inaugural Triennial exhibition,” art institute director Quinlan said. Guiding the discussion will be La Trobe Art Institute’s senior curator, Dr Kent Wilson. Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet the artists and view James Geurts’ exhibition Seismic Field. Thursday, December 14, 2017. Discussion/exhibition viewing/morning tea with the artists: 10.30am – 12.30pm. La Trobe Art Institute, 121 View Street, Bendigo. Limited places available. Registration suggested.
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WENTY-ONE works have been shortlisted for the prestigious Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards including Australia’s richest literary prize worth $100,000. The shortlisted titles comprise some of the best fiction, non-fiction, drama, poetry and writing for young adults produced in Australia in the past year. The shortlisted works include a comedic play about an interracial relationship, young adult stories about contemporary Australian life, a biography on black-listed US entertainer Paul Robeson, and poetic conversations between contemporary figures and their historical counterparts. The winners of the five award categories – fiction, non-fiction, drama, poetry and writing for young adults – each receive $25,000 and go on to contest the $100,000 Victorian Prize for L iterature. The awards were inaugurated by the Victorian government in 1985 to honour literary achievement by Australian writers. The awards are administered by the Wheeler Centre on behalf of the Premier of Victoria. This year’s shortlist includes ABC TV Black Comedy star Nakkiah Lui, Miles Franklin Award winner and recently appointed University of Melbourne Boisbouvier chair Alexis Wright, political commenta-
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ELBOURNE duo This Way North will be returning to Bendigo on Friday, December 15 at the Golden Vine Hotel. With a powerful alt-pop-rock sound, This Way North are two-piece drum and guitar featuring Cat Leahy and Leisha Jungalwalla. Their new track Make It Work was recorded in Canada with producer Derek Downham (Eagles of Death Metal, Broken Social Scene). At the tail end of a gruelling year of touring Australia, New Zealand and Canada, the pair are looking forward to playing to familiar crowds, with their Make It Work single tour. They will be supported by blues finger picker Luke Watt, who’s new album Hill End Ruin was named ABC National’s Album of the week on its release. A gig not to be missed, December 15, 8pm, Golden Vine Hotel, 135 King Street, Bendigo.
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S attention turns to Christmas shopping, local markets provide an alternative to the hustle and bustle normally associated with shopping in the festive season. Markets across the region are in full swing in the lead-up to Christmas, with a range of hand made gifts on offer as well as entertainment. One of those is the Maldon Market, which holds its pre-Christmas market on Sunday. “The live music each month adds such a great atmosphere to the market,” organiser Amy Atkinson said.
“This month we have the New Macedon Rangers from Macedon bringing their bluegrass and old country influences to their original songs.” The market is held in the town’s shire gardens, and the December market will have more than 60 stalls. Along with the regular stall holders, Christmas gifts will also be on offer. “Not only do you find great handcrafted artisan products but you are also supporting local people running small businesses – now that’s the Christmas spirit,” Maldon Market coordinator Chris Hain said. The Maldon Market is on the second Sunday of every month, except code red fire danger days. The next market is this Sunday, located at Fountain Street and the Shire GarRELAXED SHOPPING: Maldon market. dens, Maldon.
what’s on... Friday, December 8 – 16 Bendigo Wood Turners: Christmas sales 10 am – 4pm, Fridays 3pm – 9pm. 104 Eaglehawk Rd, Long Gully. Saturday, December 9 Kangaroo Flat Christmas Market: Uniting Church, High Street, 8.00am – 1.00pm. Market stalls, car boot sales and a garage sale. Country and western singer Kim Ritchie will perform between 9 and 11am. For details or to book a site contact Max on 5443 1809. Greater Bendigo Danceland: St Andrews Uniting Church Hall, Myers Street, Bendigo. Social Dancing from 8pm. Supper, lucky door and raffle. $8pp. For all inquiries, please contact Sharon Tanner 5447 0775 or
in association with KLFM radio 96.5FM Colin Clark 5447 9783. Sunday, December 10 Bendigo Goldfields Bush Poets: A free afternoon of bush poetry and music with a Christmas flavour from 1.30pm – 4.30pm. Newmarket Hotel, Corner of Nolan St and Strickland Rd. Meals from 12 noon to 2 pm. Tuesday, December 12 Kangaroo Flat Lions Club Carols: Uniting Church, High St Kangaroo Flat. BBQ at 6pm until all sausages are gone. Carols will start at 7pm and go until Santa arrives at 7.45pm. Thursday, December 14 Christmas Dance: Eaglehawk Senior Citizens Hall, Darling St. 8pm – 11pm. Entry by plate of supper to share. Details: 5442 1815.
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tor and 3RRR Breakfasters host, Jeff Sparrow, and award-winning poet Jennifer Maiden. The winner of the 2016 Unpublished Manuscript Award-winner, Melanie Cheng, also made the shortlist with her now-published collections of stories, Australia Day. The public are encouraged to participate in the awards by voting at wheelercentre.com for their favourite work on the shortlist. The winner of the People’s Choice Award will be named alongside the general category winners and will receive $2000. “As the creative state, Victoria recognises the contribution writers make to our culture and society and we are proud to back Australian writers with the most generous literary award in their country,” creative industries minister Martin Foley said. The winners will be announced and presented with their awards by premier Daniel Andrews on Thursday, February 1 2018 at MPavilion.
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YDENHAM Gardens became a by-word in early Bendigo as a wonderful place for relaxation and recreation. As previously mentioned, the garden’s instigator was a pioneering Prussian named Frederick Wilhelm Kraemer. As soon as Kraemer had purchased his first slab of land in 1854, he set about immediately improving the soil, planting an orchard with a variety of fruit trees, erecting arbours and planting flower beds. Mention has been made of the family’s first primitive residence built from split slabs of timber. It did not take long for the first of Kraemer’s hotels to be erected sharing the same name as the gardens. Many tradespeople were able to be employed, as he possessed the necessary where-with-all to do so. What types of flowers did Kraemer plant in the specially prepared beds? One area was specifically devoted to roses of which there were more than 70 varieties. There was a specialisation in many coloured carnations, there could be seen dwarf ones as well as large. However one carnation variety of which Kraemer was particularly proud was the “Prince Pickler” according to a report, this carnation was named after a prominent German speaking botanist. One Prince Pickler plant, because of its rarity, was able to sell for half of an average man’s weekly wage. Kraemer was reputed to have the most extensive range of carnations to be found in any
garden in Bendigo. There were 74 different varieties of other blooms that were cultivated and grown. He grew certain indigenous flowers, celebrated among them was his Sturt Desert Pea, he even donated seeds to the White Hills Botanical Gardens to the north east of Sydenham Gardens. Sunflowers were grown in quantity, there was one variety that had purple centres, these created considerable interest. The herbs that were available from his garden were almost a compulsory necessity for purchase by the women who accompanied their menfolk there. During the early autumn the dahlias were in bloom and loved by the many patrons and visitors alike. Unlike William Hyde, Kraemer never placed a charge for entry to his gardens. However we must remember that Sydenham Gardens was a good distance away from the main population concentrations in early Bendigo, so to go there was a real outing. Meals were purchased from the hotel dining room and many drinks were ordered from the bar or from waitresses and waiters. From these sales Kraemer was able to make a good income. The sale of fruit from his orchard, vegetables out of the garden and plants and cuttings all added finance to the till. It was revealed that the sale of seedlings and cuttings alone averaged £10 per week. Kraemer also sold plants, vegetables and flowers at the Bendigo Market in Hargreaves Street close to the western side of the town hall. Most likely one of his many employees attended to
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the market stall. To keep his name in front of the public Kraemer ran regular advertisements in the newspaper of the day. Advertising was the key to letting the Bendigo and district public know of any special events or activities which would be held at the Sydenham Gardens. Superlatives were at times liberally used by reporters when they were writing about the gardens, such as one instance in 1866 it was mentioned that the gardens had, “The finest collection of plants in the colony”. Undoubtedly there were a great variety of plants of all kinds and always an extensive range of blooms to delight any eye or engage the nose with their perfume. Flowers were provided for bouquets, posies and cut blooms, special arrangements and wreaths for funerals. As Kraemer quite early on had established the reputation of the Sydenham Gardens, he was nominated to the committee of the Bendigo Agricultural and Horticultural Society serving on that body for very many decades, he having been the chairman as well. Because of his knowledge he was frequently asked to be a judge at agricultural shows in other towns.
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A bright future THE Bendigo BMX Club has finished off the year strongly after the recent completion of the first stage of upgrades to its Albert Roy Reserve track, next to the Badminton Stadium in Victoria Street, Eaglehawk. This upgrade was predominantly funded by the City of Greater Bendigo, which contributed $100,000 to the $123,000 total for the three-stage project. The shortfall was raised by the dedication of up to 60 members with countless sausage sizzles and chocolate drives. A new five-metre start hill replaces the old 2.5m start and brings the Eaglehawk track into line with most other new facilities across Australia according to club treasurer Melissa Walker. Up to two dozen members regularly race at their fortnightly Friday evening club races for plenty of thrills and spills while enjoying the new, improved track.
“The first straight has been upgraded to match the needs of the increased speed coming off the hill with a new and improved bigger jumps and first corner,” Melissa said. The second stage is expected to start next year and will include completion of the 380m track, new toilets and canteen facilities. If all goes according to plan the club will be in the running to host the 2019 BMX Victorian Open State Championships, expected to attract up to 700 riders to the region over three days. Meanwhile, the Bendigo BMX Club will resume regular Tuesday evening gate sessions between 5.30pm and 7.30pm along with their fortnightly Friday race meets early in January after a short Christmas break. To find out more about the club’s activities see its Facebook page.
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PAUL THOMAS: Winner of the final round of the CVLCSS competition and one of his winning perch. THE last weekend in November saw more than 84 anglers on the water at Lake Eppalock for the final round of the Central Vic Lure Casters Super Series for 2016. Final round winner Paul Thomas caught more than his fair share of golden perch contributing with four of the 28 perch caught overall, including the largest fish of the round with a solid 58-centimetre fish ensuring a podium finish with a $750 prize purse and a quality Venom fishing rod. Paul was closely followed by Russell Sanford and Mark Simmons who also landed four perch each between 41 and 46cm. Sunday’s Redfin challenge also proved popular with young angler Alexander Ruzanji taking home a $700 prize purse with a 43cm redfin. The 2018 season resumes early February so keep an eye on CVLCSS facebook page for more details.
Murray Cod guru Rod “Codmac” Mackenzie visited Bendigo recently and inspired more than 100 experienced and novice anglers alike at Hartley’s Hunting and Tackle World Bendigo with plenty of tips for enticing and landing that metre-plus cod. Rod suggests that big cod aren’t as rare as commonly believed and anglers should think outside the square while overlooking small and insignificant billabongs and creeks for larger fish. Large fish like large lures so don’t be afraid to up-size your lure, and replace any cheap looking trebles with quality Mustard or Owner trebles. Rod also recommended replacing the front treble with a slightly larger one to help increase your catch rate, however, check the extra weight does not impede the lure’s action or foul the rear treble. – Nick Atyeo
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MORE THRILLS: At the revamped Bendigo BMX track at Albert Roy Reserve. Photo: EDSELL JACK
FIVE years ago, you would have struggled to find a Murray Darling rainbowfish in the Campaspe River. They had never shown up in fish surveys, and when one was caught, it was big news. As a small-bodied native, the rainbowfish is a critical part of the food chain for silver perch and Murray cod. Today, the Murray Darling rainbowfish is the dominant species in the lower Campaspe River, and silver perch have been recorded for the first time in more than a decade. They have also been recorded in strong numbers in the Loddon River. On top of this, Murray cod are breeding in the Campaspe, and golden perch are entering from the Murray River. All this is on the back of 10 years of flows aimed at creating the right conditions for native fish to survive and thrive.
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was born at St John of God December 1, 2017 3782 grams Daughter of Alisha and Cameron Polsen of Golden Square. Sister for Lachie and Mia.
was born at
Alexander Caldow.
St John of God December 5, 2017 3368 grams Daughter of Claire and Tim Proctor of Maiden Gully. Sister for Hamish.
St John of God December 4, 2017 3600 grams Son of Neha Raman and Sachin Bhardwaj of Golden Square.
Bendigo Health December 3, 2017 3780 grams Daughter of Alison and Matthew Weir
Bendigo Health December 2, 2017 3960 grams Son of Tara and Mark Wingfield of Maiden Gully. Brother for Oscar.
St John of God December 4, 2017 3190 grams Daughter of Tori Faull of Bendigo
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Vossloh Cogifer is one of the worlds’ leading engineering, design, and manufacturing companies specialising in track components for passenger, transit, heavy haul and other railway applications. The product range includes turnouts, points and crossings, special track work components, signalling products, and ancillary equipment and service. In the past year, Vossloh Cogifer Australia has established a number of initiatives in the development of high technology design and machining capabilities, including the most recent “Zayer” project. As a result of this and the subsequent business growth, plus technical renovation at its Castlemaine plant, we now have several job vacancies. We are seeking fit, hardworking, reliable and safety conscious people to fill the following positions at Castlemaine, initially for a fixed term (12 months) with the potential to become permanent.
Engineering Trades Person-Machinist. Requirements: • Demonstrated skill and experience in metal machining (CNC operation an advantage) • The ability to work from engineering drawings • The ability to verify the required quality of completed components for the assembly of rail points and crossings. In house training will be provided to the successful applicant to become a proficient, qualified, rail machinist.
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$71,477 - $76,561 (plus super) Graytown, VIC
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Joint Proof and Experimental Unit (JPEU) provides Test and Evaluation (T&E) services that supports Australian Defence Organisation procurement and through-life support activities for Explosive Ordnance (EO) and weapon systems. These services are conducted by two independent Establishments; Proof & Experimental Establishment - Port Wakefield, SA and Proof and Experimental Establishment – Graytown VIC.
Email: vcau.pay@vossloh.com Post: Vossloh Cogifer Australia Pty Ltd PO Box 1248 Castlemaine VIC 3450
The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for: • Directing the management of data within the working environment, and overseeing the coordination of storage, accountability, maintenance, security and use of stores and equipment held on the Unit Equipment Account.
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Application Closing Date: Wednesday 20 December 2017
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Herbert has drive to win By JOEL PETERSON
LUCAS Herbert is very much the determined sort. He has been widely touted as one of the next big things in Australian golf, but he is as focussed on not letting the sport rule his life as he is on being successful in it. Growing up he hoped to be the next captain of the Western Bulldogs during the footy season and during summer the next Ricky Ponting or Steve Smith. Being the absolute best at whatever he turns his mind to has always driven him. So naturally he is much the same on the golf course. He returned home to Bendigo this week after perhaps the busiest, and best, three weeks of his young career. First came a runner-up finish to Jason Scrivener at the New South Wales open, though a distant one six shots behind the runaway winner. The following week he went to the Australian Open and enjoyed more success, leading early on the final day before slipping back to a more than meritorious sixth. Last weekend he tackled Royal Pines at the Australian PGA Championship, a second round 73 splitting three rounds of 68 as he finished tied for seventh with defending champion Harold Varner III. After setting himself a goal of two top-five finishes through the threeweek stretch, he averaged a fifth-place finish. Along the way he endured what most would think was a disappoint-
ing finish at the Australian Open when he carded a few untimely bogeys, but Herbert can only see the positives. “People asked me how I would respond from that, I honestly didn’t think I needed to,” he said. “I had a few bogeys which I’d like back, but I put myself in a good position to win it. “I knew I had (playing partner) Jason Day covered when I made a birdie at seven and thought I’d be clear. But I looked at the leaderboard and saw that all these other guys had been shooting low scores. “That sort of opened my eyes to the fact I had to do a bit more, and unfortunately I just couldn’t do it down the stretch. But I thought it was all pretty positive really.” Playing with the former world number one-ranked Day also has its advantages, as Herbert now knows “he doesn’t have anything that I don’t”. It continues a habit of performing well at major Australian events for the Neangar Park product, crucial as he aims to progress through the ranks. The prizemoney certainly doesn’t go astray, given the world of being an up-and-coming golfer isn’t as glamorous as many would imagine. Herbert is certainly aware when it comes to those challenges and how to handle them. “I think a few of us do a good job of getting the little bit of glamour that there is into our instagram feeds and things like that,” he said. “People like Sergio Garcia (whom Herbert played with in the final round at Royal Pines) fly everywhere in their
Tennis icon to share top tips TENNIS legend Roger Rasheed is coming to Bendigo to share his knowledge with budding young players in the region. Rasheed has coached several top-10 ranked players in an illustrious career in the game, and is heading to Bendigo to work with academy squad members in a series of sessions on December 20,. Leyton Hewitt, Gael Monfils, Jo Wilfried Tsonga and Grigor Dimitrov have all been under the tutelage of Rasheed in his coaching career. He is also a media commentator and well-known for his work with Channel Seven’s tennis coverage as a sideline commentator. The sessions will not
only involve skill development, but also involving life on the circuit and what it is like to work with elite tennis players. Rasheed will deliver separate master classes for players between 11-14 years of age and another for 15-to-18-year-olds at the Bendigo Tennis Complex. The sessions run between 9am and noon for 11 to 14-year-olds and from 1pm to 4pm for the older age group. All players attending also go into the draw to a family day pass to day seven of the 2018 Australian Open. For more information contact Stephen Storer on 0419 411 780.
Bendigo Weekly – Friday, December 8, 2017
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RELAXED: Lucas Herbert at home in Bendigo this week. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN private jets. Meanwhile there’s plenty of us trying to save for an economy ticket to the next tournament. “It can be a lonely place at times, when you sit back on a Saturday night after missing the cut and no one really wants to hang out and you probably don’t feel like it either. “It can be pretty hard to maintain relationships and friendships and things like that. “But of course when it’s going well it’s all good.” That didn’t stop him celebrating his success, and his 22nd birthday this week. “When you do go well, when things go right, you do have to celebrate it,” he said. Herbert clearly has the golfing world in front of him, but like everything believes balance is key. “I could be one of those guys that
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needs to work 12 hours a day and treats it like a job,” he said. “I don’t want to be. I could devote all my time to it, and then look back after my career and find that I hadn’t actually allowed myself to have some pretty important life experiences along the way. “I could not drink, not have much fun outside of golf and maybe be more successful than I would be otherwise. But I think you’re also losing in that scenario. “I want to play on the PGA Tour and I’d like to be there in three years. But if it takes 10, that’s okay.” Next week he travels to Indonesia to play, followed by a well-deserved two-week break. From there he’ll have trips to Singapore, China, Perth and New Zealand to start the new year. Accumulation is the name of the game, as he tries to play his
way through the various qualifying schools for tours around the world. “With finishing seventh in the order of merit, I’ll get some good opportunities with Q schools so I should get to the second stage of most of them which will be a lot easier financially and you don’t have to play as much,” he said. “I should get the Dunhill Links Championship in Scotland, where they play three rounds – one at Carnoustie, one at St Andrews and one at Kingsbarns. “With management and me getting the scone on TV recently, hopefully I’ll be able to get some invites to events there too.” If his recent form is anything to go by, a lot of that TV time will come on the final day of tournaments, with Herbert closing in on that elusive win in a major.
A shot at the games From Page 32 He is also hopeful of a start in the fours, another event in which he has represented his country. “At this stage they haven’t announced the events but I’m guessing they’ll do that within the next couple of weeks,” he said. “Generally I’d say the pairs and fours would be my go, but I might be a chance in the singles.” Coach Steve Glasson believes the mix for the Australians is just right. “It’s pleasing to see a number of players afforded the opportunity to contest their first games; we feel it’s the right mix of supremely talented debutants and seasoned campaigners that will give the nation its best chance at success,” he said. And for those debutants, like Wilson, the chance to represent their country on the world stage won’t be taken for granted when it rolls around next April.
SPORTS STAR: Aaron Wilson. “I think it’s the highest honour you can get. When you put that shirt on you know it’s real, you know you’re representing every bowler in the country, every person in the country,” he said. “It just feels amazing to have it on and it feels like everyone is behind you when you do get on the greens.”
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Culture a key in Kendle return By JOEL PETERSON
THEY trained Tuesdays and Thursdays and played on weekends, but Monday nights might have been the most important part of the Bendigo Braves’ 2016 championship season. The club’s on-court success was in no small part due to strong team chemistry, the bonds of which were forged at a weekly Monday dinner at coach Ben Harvey’s house. So when the former league MVP signed with the Braves and decided to make a return to Bendigo in 2018, one thing was on his mind. “He wanted to know if Monday night dinners were still on,” coach Ben Harvey said. “I said yes, but Jeremy has gotten married and there’s a fair few more of us now. So my biggest worry is who is going to fund it.” After the year in which he led Bendigo to a long-awaited championship, the paths of both the Braves and Kendle himself haven’t reached the destination either would have hoped for. Kendle signed in New
Zealand hoping to land a long-term NBL roster spot and bounced around from Brisbane to Sydney but was unable to cement himself. Meantime 2017 for the Braves was wildly disappointing, plagued by offcourt issues, injuries and a prevailing individualism
He makes everyone around him better that did not lend itself to any kind of success. As has become customary among so many Braves players under Harvey, Kendle kept in contact with his coach after developing a strong bond with Harvey and his family. “I’ve always prided myself on having that strong bond with my players, which I think is really important,” Harvey said.
“When he gave me an indication he was thinking about it, it was really exciting. But it was a strange feeling – I was really happy he wanted to come back, but had to not get too excited just in case he didn’t.” Kendle’s sole SEABL season was nothing short of a revelation – in all 27 games in 2016 he scored at least 16 points, only dipped below 20 points five times and topped 30 points 12 times. Harvey said Kendle’s greatest strength is not shown in the box score. “He’s just a phenomenal team player, he makes everyone around him better and I think that’s one of his biggest assets,” Harvey said. “Jeremy knows he has to get better, and that he saw this as an opportunity to develop is a real credit to what we have here.” It hasn’t been all doomand-gloom for Kendle since his Kiwi sojourn saw him leave the Braves. In that time he’s been married to now-wife Nadia and no doubt learned plenty from his NBL experience. It isn’t clear whether he
Forward thinking for Spirit WITH eight games remaining in the WNBL season and the team resigned to a fate that doesn’t include playoffs, the time has come for the Bendigo Spirit to cast an eye toward the future. Bendigo played Melbourne last night before it faces up to Townsville at home on Saturday night, but the Spirit were sitting five games behind the postseason spots with eight to play heading into the round. The numbers simply don’t add up, and coach Simon Pritchard said this week that he would spend time through Bendigo’s unrelenting December schedule assessing various factors ahead of next season. Young players will come into that equation, and no doubtwhether the likes of Kara Tessari, Ebony Rolph, Ashleigh Spencer and Ash Karaitiana have the potential to contribute in the future at the national level. It will also likely include an assessment on whether to bring back players such as Gabe Richards, in the twilight of her career. “There is an element of that, we can’t look too far ahead in terms of who we’ll need next year until we have a budget and can
BASL LAYS DOWN LAW DISCIPLINARY notices have been issued to several Bendigo Amateur Soccer League clubs following incidents in the 2017 finals series. The league confirmed it has issued misconduct offences in relation to a number of breaches that occurred during the finals series and at the league’s presentation night. “It is greatly disappointing that misconduct for offfield behaviour continues to be an issue for the league,” the statement read. The league says it cannot comment on the specifics of cases due to the right of the individuals and their club to appeal the discipline committee’s findings.
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PRIZED RECRUIT: Jeremy Kendle spent last season in New Zealand. will get the chance to return to the NBL level, but Harvey is backing his star recruit. “Jeremy can play at that level. I have no doubt about that. He just has to get the right opportunity, which he hasn’t yet,” he said. What is clear is the end game for this reunited pair. That’s to win a second SEABL championship. Harvey makes no bones about following the model
that led to success two years ago. “At the end of the day, we’re going to have a great team, but we have to go and get it,” Harvey said. “Yes, Jeremy Kendle is back, I’m expecting our guys to step up. “Guys are going to get more opportunities, but they have to earn it. “I’m very excited for next season.”
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plan for that and that is something that doesn’t happen until next year,” Pritchard said. “But we need to give Kara more opportunity, the same with Eb and quote a few of the girls. We do have to assess their development and their potential.” Bendigo’s form in the past three weeks has rebounded from a mid-season swoon that saw it lose four games straight. The Spirit went down to Dandenong at home last Saturday by seven points, following
a 10-point loss to the Rangers a fortnight ago. Forward Nadeen Payne says wins aren’t far away. “We are so close, that’s the frustrating thing but also what you take some hope out of,” she said. “I feel like we’re not being outplayed as much as we are just making poor decisions that are costing us at the other end.” Bendigo will target fixtures against Canberra and Dandenong this month as games it believes it
can – and should – win. But it may have a bigger role to play in the changing landscape that is the WNBL playoff picture. “I want to shape the finals, that’s definitely a focus,” Pritchard said. “The results this year have shown that you don’t need to be far away from your best to lose and lose big.” “So while we need to bring our best every game I think every other team will need to bring their best to beat us as well.”
REIGNING premier Richmond will bring its 2018 AFL Community Camp to Bendigo in February. The Tigers announced this week they would be in Bendigo and Echuca on February 12 and 13. The Bendigo region is part of the club’s Next Generation Academy zone. AFL Central Victoria’s Shane Koop said the camp will be focussed on male and female participation outcomes and strengthening the academy alignment with the club.
Junior T20 comp a hit THE new under-16 Twenty20 competition being trialled by the Bendigo District Cricket Association is proving a hit with young cricketers. The BDCA has 10 teams competing in the 20-over-a-side series on Tuesday night, which essentially serves as a substitute training session for many teams. With Bendigo United not fielding a side, Maiden Gully becomes the 10th team in the competition. The competition’s inception follows the league’s success in implementing under-16 and under-14 girls’s competitions in recent seasons. Bendigo also has one of the biggest T20 blast areas in the country, as seen on Friday nights at the bustling Beischer Park. “It’s about kids getting out there and having fun,” BDCA president Wayne Walsh said. “It was an idea from Travis Harling and Cricket Victoria’s Ben DeAraugo. We play twenty 20 at senior level and the kids wanted to play it so we’ve given it a go and it’s been a good response. “The kids still play their cricket on Saturdays too, but it’s just something different for them.” The Tuesday night concept could also pave the way for the BDCA to schedule some junior matches midweek, though the league says no decision has been made on that.
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Games goal in sight By JOEL PETERSON
LAWN bowler Aaron Wilson’s outstanding form over the past two seasons has seen him rewarded with the top honour in international competition – Commonwealth Games selection. The 2016/17 Bendigo Sports Star of the Year winner was this week announced as part of the 17-strong Australian team to head to next year’s games on the Gold Coast. It comes after another strong year in which he has competed oat the highest level
The games are definitely the pinnacle for me at home and internationally. “The games are definitely the pinnacle for me and it’s sort of what you work for,” Wilson said. “Every year you try to put your best foot forward and do the best for your country and hopefully get selected. “I honestly couldn’t be happier.” At the recent Gold Coast multi-nations event which served as a selection trial warm-up for the games, Wil-
son won the pairs with Brett Wilkie, and was runner-up in the fours to the New Zealand combination. That was on top of his world championship in the pairs alongside Wilkie, taken out last year in Christchurch. The 26-year-old is one of two debutants in the ablebodied team for the games, with seven bowlers selected in the para sport events. Wilson is now based at Cabramatta Bowls Club in Sydney’s west. Included in 2017 has been a singles title in New Zealand and big win at the world’s highest paying singles – the Everest in Western Australia – a win that delivered $64,000 into his pocket. “All you can do is enjoy yourself, and that’s what I try to do and I think that’s a big factor in some of the success I’ve had,” he said. “You enjoy what you do, play your best and leave nothing unturned and even if you don’t win you can be happy with how you’ve approached it. Luckily I’ve been able to win a few as well.” Wilson joins his pairs teammate Wilkie and Barrie Lester, Nathan Rice and Aron Sherriff in the games squad. Wilson will likely line up alongside Wilkie once again in the pairs, the event in which they teamed for a world title last year.
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WELCOME RETURN: Jeremy Kendle will be back in Braves colours. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN
Kendle rekindles Braves flame WHEN Jeremy Kendle left the Bendigo Braves as an MVP and championship winner, there was a sense that he had some unfinished busi-
ness. That was never more evident than this week, when the club announced the American star would return for the 2018 SEABL season.
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