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ISSUE 904 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Council seeks outcome as turmoil erupts over project

POOL PLAY

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THE City of Greater Bendigo is going back to the drawing board in a bid to convert plans for a state of the art aquatic facility at Kangaroo Flat to reality.

The Bendigo Weekly understands a comprehensive business case analy-

Changes to what has been planned could place ... funding in jeopardy

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CCB celebrates Mercy BENDIGO’S Sacred Heart Cathedral provided a stunning backdrop for more than 2000 staff, students and parents from the Catholic College Bendigo

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community who yesterday gathered for the year’s opening mass, marking the launch of the college’s 2015 theme – Vision of Mercy, Courage of Catherine.

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sis for both a 25 metre pool and the already adopted 50 metre option will be presented to councillors next month to try and bring certainty and an outcome to the current debate as to whether or not the project should proceed, and in what format.

In 2012, councillors rejected the

25 metre option originally proposed by council officers in favour of the larger pool, which was then estimated to come at a cost of $28,790,000 exGST, but would have also included associated traffic management works at the Browning Street site, the relocation of the CFA track, and the closure of pools at Long Gully, Golden Square and Kangaroo Flat.

Costs associated with building the Long Gully Splash Park were also included in this option, while for about $25,835,000 (plus GST), council could have instead built a 25 metre pool at Kangaroo Flat and also delivered a lagoon-style pool at White Hills.

The state government has allocated $15 million towards the larger and more expensive 50 metre pool project, but the Bendigo Weekly understands the funding is project specific, and changes to what has been planned could place the $15m funding in jeopardy, and leave the council to have to go it alone.

Pages 10 and 11 • Council first planned for $6 million from government.

• Mayor lashes out over pool comments.

Traders up in arms over new penalty rates – Page 3

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The Weekly look at the local real estate market

Boom time for auctions THERE are auctions aplenty over the coming week, as local agents continue their build up from the traditional Christmas break.

DCK Real Estate has a solid cream brick veneer home at 13 Maple Street, Golden Square to auction from 12pm today, Friday February 20. In a great position just a block from the local shops, the property offers a variety of possible uses (STCA), and is on a 601 square metre block.

Elders Bendigo will offer an attractive slate fronted townhouse at 62a Duke Street Castlemaine at auction from 10.30am Saturday, on site.

Part of an estate finalisation, the property features a stunning kitchen with stone benchtops, nine foot ceilings, three bedrooms with BIRs, main with semi ensuite and reverse cycle air conditioning and solar power.

CR Martin has two adjoining lots at Epsom to offer at auction on Saturday from 11am.

On Station Street, the lots vary in size from 4120 square metres to 4173 square metres, and both are zoned light industrial and enjoy a high profile position in a rapidly growing area.

Elders also has a 638 hectare large scale cropping and fodder production property at Serpentine scheduled for auction on Tuesday,

February 24 from 1.30pm at the Serpentine Hall. ‘’Yarrayne’’, at 4382 Loddon Valley Highway has been an intensive irrigation farm, with water drawn from the sought after Loddon Deep Lead. With highly productive loam soils, fencing in good order and a quality four bedroom homestead.

Elders also offers variety in the auction of the former Happy Jacks Emporium at 748 Calder Alternate Highway, Lockwood South. The property offers a mix of Township and Low Density Residential zonings on a three acre allotment.

This auction is listed for Wednesday from 1pm, on site.

ALMOST $9 million worth of outstanding rates are expected to be collected this month.

The City of Greater Bendigo had almost $34m worth of rates due for payment by February 16 to avoid any interest penalties.

About 5640 properties now have outstanding rates bills with interest payments also due on these properties.

Organisation Support director Marg Allan said all property owners were required to pay rates under the Local Government Act. “It also imposes an interest rate for any late payments,” Ms

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“This gives council certainty about the revenue available and ensures it can meet the costs of delivering services and constructing capital works.”

Ms Allan previously said 57 per cent of ratepayers paid their rates in full rather than the four installments option.

More than $20m of the outstanding funds is still payable by installments with $11.3m due March 2 and $11.3m also due June 1.

THE latest Housing Industry Association RP Data Residential Land Report shows that acute supply bottlenecks are affecting the national residential land market.

HIA senior economist Shane Garrett said during the September quarter, the number of land market transactions fell, while price growth accelerated, and that these are the classic hallmarks of a market which is fast running into sup-

ply problems.

“Turnover in the national land market declined by some 16.7 per cent during the September 2014 quarter. At the same time, price growth accelerated to 3.3 per cent over the quarter. There are clearly pressures building in terms of new residential land supply,” Mr Garrett explained.

“It appears that shovel-ready residential land is starting to dry up against the backdrop of record new home building activity.

Policymakers have to intervene in order to allow for Australia’s long term housing needs to be met.

Nationally, during the September quarter the weighted median price of residential land rose by 3.3 per cent to $212,727 per lot. This represents an all-time high for land prices nationally.

In regional Australia, land prices rose by 0.7 per cent during the quarter and were 3.5 per cent higher compared with a year earlier.

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Penalty rates hit business

By CHRISTINE McGINN

TRADERS say they will be hit hard by Easter Sunday public holiday penalty rates as they battle with an already difficult environment.

The state government fulfilled its election commitment this week, making the religious holiday and AFL grand final day public holidays.

Shamrock Hotel owner Jim Hogan said the government was placing increasing pressure on traders.

“The Australian Hotels Association is against the decision. On a normal Sunday anyway, staff are paid 175 per cent of their normal salary.

If you make it a public holiday, it is now 250 per cent of your salary for full-time or part-time staff member or 275 per cent for a casual,” he said.

“If you work a normal Sunday, you should be compensated anyway.

In my hotels, if people have religious observances they can have the day off.

“In this day and age where there is employment flexibility, businesses are open seven days a week. People aren’t forced to work weekends or

public holidays. The current penalty rates regime is really archaic.”

Mr Hogan said the he wanted to see the state government’s policy for small businesses because “very little had been done in 20 years” to help them.

“This hits at the core especially for tourist centres like Bendigo,” he said.

“There will be tourists wanting to spend money in Bendigo but most traders will be closed. It is not helping the employees, business owners or the city.

“I’m sure traders will do their sums and if it is not economical to open they will have the day off. It’s not good for the city.”

Small Business Minister Adem Somyurek said a Regulatory Impact Statement for the holidays would be completed before the grand final holiday this year.

“Easter Sunday is no ordinary day. For some bizarre reason Easter Sunday was not a public holiday, the former government decided to make it an ordinary day rather than a public holiday. We are fixing what we should

UNHAPPY: Jim Hogan says the penalty rates will add pressure on businesses. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN have been a public holiday from the start.

“We think it is fair for anyone who is asked to work on a Sunday to be appropriately compensated.

“If you have a look at our nurses and emergency services workers, while we are enjoying Easter Sunday they are out at the coal face keeping

our community safe. It needs to be fair to them.”

The former government removed Easter Sunday trading restrictions in 2011 but did no make it a public holiday.

But VECCI chief executive Mark Stone said thousands of small businesses would “foot the bill” for the

two new public holidays.

“The new holidays will result in both lost productivity and higher wage costs for small business at a time when many are facing difficult trading conditions,” he said.

The Bendigo Traders Association was contacted for comment but did not respond before print.

Festival fees force out traders

Service change upsets resident CONCERNED about the continuity of care, local David Elvery says the City of Greater Bendigo should keep community care services.

The Flora Hill resident said he was concerned council was considering discontinuing the Home and Community Care (HACC) service.

“We are an ageing couple.

I am 86-years-old and I am alright from the shoulders up.

We fear for the future of aged care,” he said.

“I am very concerned the municipality has moved away from human affairs side of things and are putting roads and such before people. Many of these people (needing care) have contributed to the growth of Bendigo.

“Any church worth its salt has pastoral care and I think council should be doing the same thing for all people.

“We are concerned about council moving away from a service we are very comfortable with. I am concerned about the continuity of care.”

Mr Elvery said he and his

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wife had the assistance of a housekeeper every two weeks to assist them.

“The cost to council for providing the HACC service is $1.32m each year but... I am sure it could save costs using internal consultants,” he said.

“The community meeting on Wednesday was very good, lots of good discussion.”

If the council decides to withdraw from providing HACC services, the Department of Human Services will appoint a new provider or providers.

Five group information sessions have been held this week and meetings with individuals will be held next week.

Councillors will make a final decision at the March 25 ordinary council meeting after a report is prepared. If council decided to end the HACC service, it will be finalised with the state government by September.

Concerned locals can contact 4408 6683 and email address HACC@bendigo.vic. gov.au

RETAILERS and food van operators say they are being priced out of the Bendigo Easter Festival with “exorbitant” fees.

Traders, who requested to remain anonymous for fear of reprisal, told the Weekly they would not operate at the festival due to increased costs and unforeseen conditions.

“We were one of the vans council preferred and we have been accepted into the Easter Festival but I am not convinced I want to be there,” one long-term operator said.

The operator said they would have been charged almost double the amount to attend the festival this year, with a $1200 to $2400 jump in site costs and other fees.

“There are a lot of unhappy traders who didn’t get into the fair. I’d prefer not to be in it. I will walk away from the $500 deposit because I don’t want to deal with Fiesta Events and Catering,” he said.

“The costs have gone up dramatically, about 50 to 100 per cent. ‘‘The Bendigo Easter

Festival was always a pleasant event.”

The operator said event management organisations generally increased prices and dictated product lines for traders.

“Now in my opinion they get all the benefit and we get stuck with all the up front costs,” he said.

“Fiesta will take about 25 per cent of our takings.

It’s nobody’s business what

standard commercial practice though,” Mr Liacos said.

Another retired local operator also has serious concerns about the price hike and fears it will squeeze vendors out of the festival.

“If council took it back, I’d be back in a heart beat,” the vendor said.

“I didn’t make an application because of the costings. We can’t afford it. We made an application out

Seems standard commercial practice I take,” they said.

Under the terms and conditions, all vendors will have to install an operational cash register and report takings to the event managers.

City Futures Director Stan Liacos said the contract with Fiesta had been signed for one year and could be extended at council’s discretion.

“We didn’t know about turnover reporting. Seems

of town instead. How sad is it that vendors who have been coming for a long-time don’t like the terms and conditions.

“I don’t believe this will be a good outcome for the city and the food vendors in question. My advice is to take a picnic.’’

But Mr Liacos said 30 vendors would be operating this year, with five more vendors than the previous year.

“Last year’s sites fees

were; for a 3x3m site $910 plus a $25 administration fee, and a 3x6m site was $1320 plus a $25 site fee,” he said.

“This year a 3x3m site is $990 and a 3x6m site is $1800.”

Traders are also required to pay for power supply to each power outlet costing up to $585 for three days for each outlet, a $500 bond and cool-room or freezer fee if necessary.

Mr Liacos said the vendor catering and catering management services were put to tender to the overall standard and quality of food.

“Greater variety of foods on offer, to ensure operational efficiencies for our community including cost savings in operations,” he said.

“Fiesta won the tender... on the conditions as public advertised in the tender – quality, reputation, price, fees, safety standards, response to tender conditions etcetera.”

Fiesta Events and Catering was contacted, but did not respond to a request for comment.

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Shadow ministers push hard for defence contract action

Hawkei still on list

By CHRISTINE McGINN

ON his first trip to Bendigo, Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen said regional manufacturers were pivotal to a strong national economy.

“Regional Australia knows the importance of confidence in the economy, of strong economic growth to give youth people opportunities in life and through our regional economies,” he said.

“We need to ensure there is a strong ongoing business economy.”

The federal government has said Australia’s armoured combat vehicles will be given a $10 billion overhaul with Land 400.

Shadow Defence Minister David Feeney and Mr Bowen toured Bendigo’s Thales facilities to see the production and manufacturing capabilities.

“I want to hear about the enormous opportunities for Bendigo. It is important that government procurement be

HANDS ON: Lisa Chesters, David Feeney and Chris Bowen. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN gotten right,” Mr Bowen said.

“It (Hawkei) is an important contract for our defence capability. ‘‘Mr Feeney has spoken to me in great lengths about its importance going forward not only for the regional economy of Bendigo but for

our defence capability.

“We would be strong supporters of a program that is not only good for Bendigo but the Australian defence forces.”

Despite Thales’ fouryear battle with securing contracts, Federal Member

for Bendigo Lisa Chesters is now leading the charge to secure it.

“It was Labor that gave the money to Thales to develop the prototype. We are waiting for the government to sign the contract so we can manufacture,” she said.

Business park plan on show A planning scheme amendment that could eventually pave the way for the creation of thousands of jobs at the proposed Marong Business Park, has gone on public exhibition.

Mayor Cr Peter Cox encouraged residents to take part in the process and have their say on the proposal.

The proposed amendment came from extensive investigation and reviews over the past decade which identified 313 hectares of farming land to the northwest of Marong as the preferred location to accommodate industrial growth for the next 30 years.

The business park would be a purpose-built estate designed to accommodate a range of business operators across the industrial, transport and business sectors.

Thirteen hectares of passive open space and a network of walking and cycling trails would link

the business park with the Marong township.

“Such a business park would have the potential to create some 3500 to 4000 jobs and provide a stimulus for future investment in Greater Bendigo,” Cr Cox said.

The formal exhibition period will run until April 2.

A community information session will be held at the Marong Community Hall, High Street, Marong on Thursday, March 12 from 4pm to 7pm.

Council will consider all the submissions and if necessary refer them to an independent panel appointed by the Planning Minister.

The doucment can be viewed online at www. bendigo.vic.gov.au or council’s Hopetoun Street and Lyttleton Terrace offices.

Written submissions can be sent to the Planning Department, City of Greater Bendigo, PO Box 733, Bendigo 3552.

Fundraiser for Ethan It’s hot and Ethan, 12, and Lochie, 10, are sheltering in the shade of a tree at Lake Weeroona with their mother Angela Taylor.

We’ve come to talk about Ethan and the fundraiser Angela and her friend Carolyn O’Sullivan are organising.

Ethan suffers from severe autism and muscular dystrophy.

But Ethan is not a sick boy, Ethan is primarily a boy, a boy who is trying to keep his head above the rising tide of his illness.

Ethan is also photo-phobic. He hates cameras, but in repose Ethan has a beautiful, lightly freckled face.

But too often the little face is rippled with pain.

“Some people are lucky,” Angela said, in what must be the understatement of the year.

“You see some people and they have a charmed life.”

No such luck for Angela and Co. Ethan’s autism is so severe that he refuses to speak to people. “He will talk at home, Angela said. “But not to other people.”

Angela spent four years talking to paediatricians about Ethan’s autism but that still didn’t explain why her boy couldn’t walk properly or climb stairs. When he was six years old she said to a doctor.

“Look at him, other kids his age

can walk and run, but why can’t Ethan?”

“It took one simple blood test,” Angela said.

“They told me he had muscular dystrophy. It was devastating. I’ve had to watch my boy as he slowly loses his ability to move.“ Muscular dystrophy is a disease that affects the muscles of the body.

It takes many forms and Ethan has one of the more virulent kinds. The “Duchenne” form of muscular dystrophy only affects boys.

One day it will stop Ethan’s heart from beating. Because of the constant use of steroids, Ethan’s bones have become brittle.

When Ethan coughed last year, he fractured the bones in his lower spine. That was it for him. After that, he refused to walk anymore.

“Some children pass away when they are ten years old. Others in their late teens or early 20s. It depends on Ethan’s heart. It is a fatal disease,” Angela said.

“At first I tried to make plans but you can’t do that. It’s hard but once I made the decision to live day by day it became easier.”

Angela’s husband died 10 years ago. She lives in a rented property in Kangaroo Flat and has been on a waiting list for a house which can accommodate people with a disability.

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Angela has to take Ethan to the Royal Children’s Hospital on average once a week.

“By the time you pay for the ETag, the parking, the petrol, each trip can cost $100,” she said.

Angela doesn’t get out much.

She’s nearly 41 and she’s tired. Her fa-

vourite way to relax is to watch sport on the telly.

“I just love it,” she says.”I love footy, cricket, the lot.”

And then there’s Lochie. Angela has applied for some respite hours, just three hours a week, so she can spend time with Lochie. But Angela has been placed on another waiting

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Uni adds new introduction

THIS year, La Trobe University will be the first in Victoria to introduce an Indigenous learning component for all new students.

The Wominjeka La Trobe (meaning Welcome to La Trobe) module will equip every new undergraduate student with basic understanding of Indigenous history, culture and customs.

La Trobe Executive Director of Indigenous Strategy and Education, Professor Mark Rose, said the initia-

tive was an exciting opportunity to encourage students to critically reflect on their own attitudes and beliefs.

“Wominjeka La Trobe has been designed to increase Indigenous cultural literacy for all students,” Professor Rose said.

“The module will not only increase understanding, it will be an initial connection for all students to the very rich cultural heritage of this land.”

The one-hour online module will

explain the key concepts of Welcome to Country, Acknowledgement of Country and the diversity of Indigenous groups.

“We are proud to be the first to equip our students with these cultural literacy skills, skills which they will need to be thoughtful citizens of Aus-

We are proud to be the first to equip our students with these cultural literacy skills It will also cover major historical events from pre-contact to present day.

tralia and the wider world,” La Trobe Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Professor Jane Long said.

“This is a resource in keeping with the best traditions of La Trobe.”

La Trobe University Elder Aunty Joy Murphy, who was appointed last year, assisted in creating the module and will feature in the online video component.

While it is a non-accredited subject, Wominjeka La Trobe will be compulsory for all new students across all campuses.

Staff will also have the opportunity to participate.

Bringing home the jobs

BETTER DAYS: Rick Christensen, Lou Linard and Trevor Bell.

Rodders fire up to help a mate THE Centre State Rodders will hold a fundraising event next Friday in support of popular club member, Trevor Bell.

Mr Bell recently underwent emergency surgery to remove a dangerous brain tumour, and is now recovering, but has also lost his sight.

Aged in his early 40s, Mr Bell is a father of five and husband to Lee. The February 27 event will be held in the Bendigo Airport

club rooms. The Union Street Blues Club will perform from 7pm, with free admission to all. Drinks will be at bar prices and there will also be a pizza van in attendance, with a variety of raffles throughout the night to help raise funds to support Mr Bell and his family.

On Sunday, March 1, there will be a shovel run to the Rochester for a gourmet barbecue and further fundraising during the day.

MAKING GOOD: Miranda Pereira with the group at the Bendigo Library. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

By DIANNE DEMPSEY

SHE may live in East Melbourne but Miranda Pereira’s heart is with unemployed rural Australians.

As such she spends five hours a day, three days a week travelling around northern Victoria.

Her mission is to bring jobs to towns such as Wycheproof, Wedderburn, Inglewood, Charlton, Shepparton and the city of Bendigo.

Starting from a position of altruism she has literally built up manufacturing groups for unemployed people.

The base product of the manufacturing groups is craft work using Australian natural fibre.

In Bendigo, Miranda meets with her manufacturing group once a week in the Bendigo library.

She also runs two other manufacturing groups for young people.

“I started the groups last year in Wedderburn,” she said.

“People who are isolated very often make friends for the first time.”

Miranda believes rural Australia is comparable to third world countries in terms of housing, food and clothes and her mission is to provide employment for people who don’t usually fit into the normal paradigm.

“I have been working to establish a global fashion knit brand. It will be called Mirandapereira and will be online in six weeks.”

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TWO people had a lucky escape after their white Subaru crashed into the new hospital on Friday morning.

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Centre support A SENIOR aged care manager says building the Greater Bendigo Indoor Aquatic Leisure and Wellness Centre would help address issues of social isolation and depression among the city’s elderly population.

Ben Maw, who works for aged care provider Benetas and is on the board of Rochester Health, said Bendigo did not have a suitable year-round facility for the city’s ageing population.

Mr Maw joins a list of other senior health administrators from the local community to throw their support behind the pool proposal, including Bendigo Health CEO John Mulder and Bendigo Community Health Services CEO Kim Sykes.

“The development of the Aquatic Leisure and Wellbeing Centre will have significant long-term benefits for the ageing residents of the City of Greater Bendigo and surrounding townships and will provide accessibility to wellbeing and lifestyle options not currently available to them,” Mr Maw said.

“Problems of social isolation and depression are of increasing concern

in our ageing population.

To have a facility that caters for all ages will enable genuine intergenerational interactions, no doubt improving the wellbeing of residents.

“At present, Bendigo lacks suitable year-round aquatic facilities for our ageing population; to have a fully accessible facility that combines leisure and treatment options in a safe and engaging environment will ensure Bendigo residents have facilities commensurate with the needs of our growing city and ageing population.’’

He said the planned state-of-the-art hydrotherapy services, access to allied health professionals, purpose built change rooms and wheelchairspecific designs were exciting initiatives that would provide an opportunity to access lifestyle and therapy options in a safe and comfortable purpose built environment.

Mr Maw said the poor health and wellbeing of the city’s aged impacted on the entire community.

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this on individuals within our community have farreaching consequences not only for the individual, but also their families, the local health system and the health of the wider population,” he said.

Mr Maw said the planned facility would also attract federal aged care funding opportunities.

“Community and Residential Aged Care clients now and into the future will have increased consumer choice, one in which providers and clients can explore innovative ways to receive the types of care and therapies they would like,” he said.

“These exciting changes are opening up new funding streams outside of what was previously available to service providers, and would be a significant income stream to complement the commercial options currently available such as admission fees and gym classes.”

Kangaroo Flat Community Enterprise president Jack Lyons welcomed Mr Maw’s comments.

“Here is yet another example of why it is important to put the community first,” he said.

COMMENT THREE years ago the City of Greater Bendigo council was banking on receiving six million dollars from other levels of government towards its number one priority project, the proposed Greater Bendigo Indoor Aquatic Leisure and Wellness Centre.

Council documents show that a resolution was passed at the February 8, 2012 council meeting whereby council resolved to adopt one of three suggested options for a new pool. This involved the closure of Kangaroo Flat, Long Gully and Golden Square

swimming pools, as well as the relocation of existing CFA facilities, associated traffic management works and the construction of the Long Gully Splash Park, and the Kangaroo Flat Aquatic Leisure Centre with a 50 metre pool.

The motion for a $28,970,000 (ex-GST) project was moved by Councillor Barry Lyons and seconded by Cr Rod Fyffe, and was carried.

A second part of that resolution was to further consider the timing and capacity to deliver on this and other capital works projects in line with council’s financial plan and subject to securing the neces-

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based on a $6m contribution from the state and federal levels of government. Further funds may be derived from other sources yet to be explored once the model is determined,” the report stated.

Fast forward three years, and it seems much of this has been forgotten, overlooked or simply rejected. The fact that council is now deliberating as to whether or not it can afford this ambitious project is at the same time confusing as it is concerning, regardless of where you sit.

Importantly, for each year of deliberation, inflation adds up to $900,000 to the overall project cost.

Delays to the project will only raise uncertainty and a raft of questions, including: • If the City of Greater Bendigo genuinely believed back in 2012 it might receive $6m in funding from other levels of government, but it was actually offered $15m, why are we now re-thinking the project’s merit?

• At what point do the supporters of the project have the legitimate right to ask why is council backing away from a publicly adopted resolution and seemingly looking to change its course of action?

• Have council elections and any influx of new councillors become an opportunity to look back, rather than forward?

• And finally, can we actually afford this project?

While a few seats at the council table changed in the October 2012 council election, carriage of this project should have been along the lines of this is what we are doing, what we have planned and what we have agreed upon.

Unless something else has since changed?

There does not seem to have been any debate about backing away from the pool prior to the 2012 council elections.

Adopted motions and decisions of council are the blueprint for what council does next, both for and on behalf of the community.

If the report of February 2012 was to be believed, council originally expected $6m from government.

Again, it’s been offered $15m.

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GREATER Bendigo councillors are locking horns over the need to fund the city’s proposed $30 million aquatic and leisure centre.

Despite previously naming it their top priority, councillors are showing signs of reneging on the plans and finding a cheaper alternative.

Mayor Peter Cox released a personal statement at the weekend, firing shots at local leaders for chiming in on the debate.

He was “flabbergasted” at Bendigo Community Health Service’s chief executive officer Kim Sykes and Bendigo Health’s CEO John Mulder’s comments about not understanding why the pool wouldn’t be funded.

“There is a view that with already 12 pools available, two of them open all year round, there is a need to focus on infrastructure that is used daily such as shared pathways, cycle paths and promotion of public transport,” Cr Cox said.

“The dollar can only be spread so far. There is the debate around should $30m be spent on one project or would more of a cross section of the community benefit from smaller projects but dispersed throughout Greater Bendigo?

“I believe the community expects more from a newly elected government than just accept the policy of a defeated government.”

Cr Chapman said she was still waiting for a fully costed business case before a final decision could be made.

“So Jack Lyons, Kim Sykes, John Mulder and the notorieties around town can all just pull their heads in. No one has seen a fully costed business case and they are meant to be professionals and to have them buy into it is ridiculous. It’s like me trying to tell them how to run their organisa-

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“People buying into it just don’t know it is doing worse for their cause.

“The business case needs to include depreciation, demolishing the leisure centre and the replacement of the hall. This is extremely frustrating but we need to look at the 10-year financial plan and lots of other things in that.”

Cr Chapman said accepting the leisure centre would be “a burden on ratepayers for eternity”.

“The centre was never my number one priority. No future council will be able to do big projects for years... we’d leave the council left with a legacy of debt.

“We are trying to cut costs and people want rates at two to three per cent. Decisions have to be made and we need to cut costs, it is difficult.”

Whipstick Ward councillor James Williams said he would consider the pool with the 10-year financial plan and the budget. “$15m is a lot of money and we need to balance that with a good long-term fiscal management, deliver outcomes for smaller community projects and with the rates cap coming it will limit our capacity to raise revenue. We may have to cut services,” he said.

“I haven’t made my mind up. There are a whole raft of issues with good ideas on both sides of the debate.”

Council will make a final decision on the aquatic centre in the coming months with a draft budget due in April.

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By Dianne Dempsey

That the Anglican Church now allows women to become priests is a well known fact; but what is a lesser known fact is that the first woman to become a priest in Victoria hailed from Bendigo and was an Old Girtonian.

The Reverend Elizabeth Alfred passed away earlier this month on February 2, just three weeks after her 101st birthday.

For the Anglican community this has been a particularly sad time.

Ms Alfred had previously asked her close friend Barbara Darling, the first woman to be ordained a bishop in Victoria, if she would officiate at her Requiem Eucharist; but Bishop Darling became critically ill and died on February 15, aged 67.

Both Reverend Alfred and Bishop Darling were in the forefront of the movement to give to give women their due recognition within the Anglican Church.

Speaking of Ms Alfred, the former Dean of St Paul’s Cathedral Bendigo, the Reverend Peta Sherlock, described her as a “grand old woman”.

While Ms Alfred had to wait until she was 78 to become a priest Rev Sherlock said ”no bishop dared to tell her she was too old”.

“She was one of these people who had authority. She may have looked like a little old lady but she was very strong,” she said.

“In the past women in the Anglican church could only be deaconesses and in this capacity they usually did all the dirty work, the hard work, while the men got all the glory.”

In Victoria, it wasn’t until 1986 that women could become deacons and Ms Alfred was ready and waiting.

She was finally ordained a priest with a group of 12 other women in 1992.

Ms Alfred’s father was a bank manager and the family moved around the state. She attended Girton on an Old Girtonian scholar-

VALE: Reverend Elizabeth Alfred was 101. ship in 1928/29 and later returned in 1958/60 as a Divinity Teacher.

“As a teacher she related very well to her pupils,” former student Judy Anderson said.

“I was a boarding student when she was teaching at Girton and we persuaded Elizabeth to be the captain of our Guide Rangers.

“She used to pick us up in her Austin 7 for excursions and one day she got a flat tyre, that was when I learnt to change a tyre. She loved being outdoors and was, I believe, a tom boy when she was little.

“She was always encouraging of girls to finish their education and go onto university.

“She used to feel left out of the church. She knew she had a calling

and was much happier when they relaxed the rules.

“She believed in the equality of the sexes and she was a feminist in that sense.”

Ms Alfred’s career within the church included pastoral work, heading Deaconess House and working as a chaplain at the Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Mrs Anderson went to the Requiem service with three other Old Girtonians – Gwynne Cox, Sue Fairbairn and Clayton Jones.

“We all had great admiration for Elizabeth,” Mrs Anderson said.

“We always looked forward to seeing her.

“She was wonderful company and will be greatly missed.”

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A new place to clean up Parks Remembrance Central Victoria (RPCV) will host its second annual Clean Up Our Cemeteries Day on Sunday, March 1.

Held in conjunction with Clean Up Australia Day, The event will be staged across four RPCV locations – the Bendigo Remembrance Park, Eaglehawk Remembrance Park, White Hills Remembrance Park and Kangaroo Flat Remembrance Park. Registration is between 8.30am and 8.45am at each of the sites.

RPCV chief executive officer Graham Fountain said the day was not just about cleaning up rubbish around local cemeteries, but to also clear the walking paths and raise awareness among the community about the importance of keeping each of our cemeteries a neat and tidy place of remembrance into perpetuity. ‘’We encourage members of the community to join in the day, bringing with them a pair of gloves, a garden rake (if they wish to assist with clearing the paths), a hat and sunscreen. ‘’It is also an opportunity to bring the family and children to learn about the importance of maintaining our cemeter-

ies in a clean state in respect of the loved ones interred within them but also to educate children on the importance of remembrance and the historical value of cemeteries for future generations,” Mr Fountain said.

Clean-up our Cemeteries Day is also an opportunity for families to remove unauthorised items placed on or at graves which do not strictly comply with the policy requirements of RPCV and also create a safety issue for the visiting public and staff within local cemeteries. ‘’We want to work with families in the first instance to educate them on our requirements and work with them to replace these items with something suitable rather than taking a heavy handed approach to their removal without providing the opportunity for families to be involved in this process first,’’ Mr Fountain said.

Volunteers can join any of the four clean-up sites online at www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au or turn up at the designated meeting point on the day.

For further information on this event please call Remembrance Parks Central Victoria on 5446 1566 or email enquiries@ rpcv.com.au.

TASTY treat: Rachel Smith, Liam Hall, Alanna Parkes and Sonia Anthony. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Skills on the menu PREPARING for a career in hospitality, Bendigo Senior Secondary College year 12 students were treated to one of Bendigo’s best restaurateurs.

Masons Restaurant owner Sonia Anthony showed off her skills and inspired the food technology students about opening their own business.

Ms Anthony shared insights about a career in the food technology industry and the dedication and passion required to have a successful business but also the fulfillment of running your own restaurant.

Just Jams owner Rachel Smith also shared her craft and inspiration with the students.

Principal Dale Pearce said the college was delighted to be able to work with local trail blazers.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for students to get first hand knowledge of the food and hospitality industry and to be mentored by some of Bendigo’s finest business owners,” he said.

The students will also work with Ms Anthony to cater for the Mad Hatters Tea Party at the Bendigo Botanical Gardens on March 15.

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Help establish a local Food Coalition for Greater Bendigo

HOT SPOT: Barrie Cassidy and the Caritas team, and right, Luca takes the final taste of his pancake.

Healthy Together Bendigo is inviting all interested residents to attend a community meeting to discuss the formation of a local Food Coalition.

Monday March 2, 2015

6pm – 8pm The Old Church on the Hill Corner Harkness & Russell Streets, Quarry Hill, Bendigo Guest speaker Dr Nick Rose, the National Coordinator of the Australian Food Sovereignty Alliance, will discuss a range of initiatives including his role in building regional food networks and there will be a short video showcasing Greater Bendigo’s food system.

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By Wednesday February 25, with any dietary requirements, to Rebecca Huddy on (03) 4408 6573 or r.huddy@bendigo.vic.gov.au

Healthy Together Bendigo, funded by the Victorian Government, is a partnership between City of Greater Bendigo and Bendigo Community Health Services.

Flip for a cause Veteran journalist and ABC commentator Barrie Cassidy was in Bendigo on Tuesday and lent a hand to Project Compassion in the Hargreaves Mall.

Caritas Australia runs the event and in 2014 raised $11.5 million through the project and the Sandhurst Diocese which is centred on Bendigo raised $450,000.

All the Catholic parishes, primary and secondary schools get behind the project and Tuesday’s event was a pancake fest for all.

Mr Cassidy happened to be walking through the mall when Caritas was in the middle of its launch and stepped in to help.

He was in town to give a promotional talk on his new book Private Bill – In Love And War about his family, but managed to spare the time to flip a few pancakes for a good cause.

Caritas is the International Developmental Aid Agency of the Catholic Church and is the second biggest in the world after Red Cross.

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REGISTRATIONS have opened for the annual Mother’s Day Classic Australia’s biggest breast cancer research fundraiser, the Mother’s Day Classic was launched in 1998.

The Bendigo event offers a four kilometre walk, a four km run and a eight km run.

The event will be held on Sunday, May 10 at Beischer Park, Reservoir Road, Strathdale.

If you cannot participate, you can come along and support the walkers and runners and join in the entertainment and activities taking place around the course.

At least two thirds of the entry fee goes directly to the National Breast Cancer Foundation’s re-

search programs and 100 per cent of fund-raising is donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

Last Sunday the Minister for Health, Jill Hennessy launched a BreastScreen Victoria advertising campaign, with the intention of encouraging women to register for breast screening.

“Early detection is the key to surviving breast cancer. Having a regular mammogram can save lives,” she said.

The state government has committed $10 million to help build a comprehensive breast cancer centre in Melbourne’s outer east, which will bring together breast screening, breast oncology

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EARLY START: The Mother’s Day Classic is growing from year to year. and medical care, plus the support services women rely on.

In addition, the government is putting research, education and care under one roof at the $1 billion Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre.

Five-year survival rates for breast cancer have increased.

For more information on fund raising through the Mother’s Day Classic go to www.mothersdayclassic.com.au/our-events/regional-eventlocations/victoria/bendigo

Eppalock Ward District Engagement Meeting Tuesday February 24, 2015 City of Greater Bendigo Eppalock Ward Councillors Rod Campbell, Mark Weragoda and Helen Leach invite all interested members of the community to attend the Eppalock District Engagement meeting.

This forum provides an opportunity to meet with your ward Councillors to discuss local opportunities and raise any issues and will include: • Domestic Waste Water Management Plan • Future planning zones • Longlea Recreation Reserve Pavilion expansion • Longlea former school building refurbishment The meeting will take place:7.30pm to 9pm Tuesday February 24, 2015 Baptist Church McIvor Highway, Junortoun Everyone is encouraged and very welcome to attend.

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‘Let’s Talk’ Marong Meeting Thursday February 26, 2015 City of Greater Bendigo Lockwood Ward Councillors invite all interested members of the community to attend the Let’s Talk Marong meeting.

This forum provides an opportunity to meet with your ward Councillors to discuss local opportunities and raise any issues and will include: • Update - High Street and Calder Highway • Marong intersection • Marong Township and Structure Plans • Marong Community Plan • Budget bids • Community Hub update The meeting will take place: 7pm to 8.30pm Thursday February 26, 2015 Marong Public Hall Corner of High Street and Torrens Street, Marong Everyone is encouraged and very welcome to attend.

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Bendigo Weekly – Friday, February 20, 2015

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End of community services a shock I Became most upset to hear the Bendigo council has decided to withdraw their Home and Community Care (HACC) program.

What a great shock and disappointment to so many vulnerable aged and disadvantaged people throughout the Bendigo region who depend on these services to remain living independently.

These people over many years have had faith in HACC staff and so feel safe and secure.

They look forward to who’s coming into their home, having company while being attended to their daily needs, or being taken out shopping or to their weekly activities.

Without these services many of these people will become more fearful. It takes a lot of courage and faith to trust anyone new today, little alone saying farewell to those who have become trusted helpers.

We need to keep what we have so that our older and disadvantaged generation will feel secure and most of all remain at home without fear and loneliness.

Lyn Hartland, Bendigo

The honourable thing Gayle Douglas (Bendigo Weekly, February 13) is incorrect, when she claims other councils are continuing with the HACCs as it is known, and the Mayor is quite correct in saying this or any other council is not set up to provide the services into the future.

If Gayle would do some checking she would find one municipality in this region, Shire of Macedon Ranges, which is alleged is taking on no new work and is giving its workers less and less time.

The Bendigo council for once is doing the honourable thing by engaging its staff along the way and letting concerned ratepayers know they will no longer subsidise a service that is better managed by those with expertise.

A worker does not have to work for a council to become a professional, caring and passionate person, you can be just the same in another company providing the service.

When dealing with vulnerable and frail persons the caring and compassion is in the person providing the care, not necessarily the company employing them.

Let’s face it, those who work in a doctor’s practice are in the main

caring and compassionate people but neither the council or the government employ them.

The days of long time employment in a council position is a thing of the past. They have to run their municipalities professionally and be as cost effective as they can.

The City of Greater Bendigo tries to be professional, however in many areas council has been lacking in judgement and implementation of the goals for council officer, and the needs of ratepayers.

The reality is council has got it right on this one and despite the union beating its collective chest and jumping up and down the decision should stand and be applauded.

D Arscott, Kangaroo Flat

Care service out – why?

My wife and I are shocked and disappointed that council’s Community Care Service may close.

In our ageing years we are being greatly assisted by this department’s excellent, friendly staff, especially its household cleaners. We have also appreciated the continuity given by mainly two cleaners over several years.

Why the possible changeover to an unknown future with a number of new care providers?

If it is such a burden to council, surely a few of its expensive consultancy jobs could be taken up by its own well qualified staff – allowing this valued Community Care Service to continue?

David Elvery, Flora Hill

Pool put at risk Many people in Kangaroo Flat are wondering about the council’s proposed new indoor swimming pool.

The council wanted grants from both the federal and state government for the pool to go ahead.

The state government allocated $15 million to the project in last year’s budget. Then mayor Barry Lyons told the community afterwards that the council needed at least $5m from the federal government for its number one project to go ahead.

Alas, the council Cr Lyons led didn’t even make an application for the funds to the federal government.

While the council told Bendigonians the pool was their highest priority, they told the federal government the airport was.

There is no excuse for Cr Lyons

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not pursuing the federal government when he said he would. As a result the pool project has now been put at risk.

Residents can be assured the state government still has its $15m on the table if the pool proceeds.

But we, like Kangaroo Flat residents, want to know if this is going to happen as the council and Abbott government are holding back.

Maree Edwards MP State Member for Bendigo West

Open government by elected representatives Where was the openness of our elected representatives when dealing with the report or review of council’s Home Care and Assistance scheme which has operated for some 50 years? This scheme involved 150 employees and some 2570 clients.

It would appear that our councillors did not have the backbone to reveal their position and counted on the anonymity of a cabal vote on the issue.

Citizens have shown they are tired of the old clichés coming out of the mouths of politicians whether federal, state or local government.

We listen, we have learnt, we will communicate, we will demand openness and accountabil-

ity. Or are these just weasel words and snake oil to smooth the waters of public discontent.

Will we as citizens ever know whether the reports took a fair approach if not made public and; Was a comparison of council and private services involved, what were the benefits or deficits of removing the service and staff?

If there was no comparative advantage in giving it to a private operator, then why change what was, in the words of the Director of Well-being, “a great service with great staff providing an excellent service to the Bendigo community”?

If council has removed the service can they guarantee the same great service and the employment of all those excellent staff? Of course not.

Bill Collier, Golden Square

Family link to airman What a wonderful front page and accompanying article on First Officer Sydney Swift.

The mention of FO Swift’s Lancaster, PB471, rang a bell with me, so I consulted the log book I have, that belonged to my uncle, FO Brian Reid DFC, and sure enough I find he flew in PB471 when he was with 460 Squadron at Binbrook.

He flew in her on three operations, and twice on training runs.

It is quite surreal to look at the front page photo of PB471 and her crew, taken in January 1945 and realise my uncle flew in that plane as well.

As he was a navigator also, I feel sure he knew Sydney, even though they wouldn’t, obviously, have flown together.

My uncle lost his life along with the rest of the crew, over Essen on December 12, 1944, after their Lancaster was hit by flak and crashed.

Out of 18 planes that took on that operation, 17 returned. Out of the 26 planes that took off to bomb Dortmund on the night of Febraury 20, 1945, 25 returned; PB471 didn’t.

Once again thank you for a great article.

Peter L Reid, Golden Square

Destroying a tradition NO more rides at the Easter Fair, no more thrills and excitement for the kids.

What a truly awful council we have to destroy a tradition that has been a great success for so many years.

No more colour and music, the fair’s just going to be a fizzer.

I hope the facebook protesters can maybe turn things around.

R Gibson, Bendigo

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Holidays a gamble IT’S a tough call, but in looking to right what it perceives to be a wrong, there are concerns from the business community that the state government may have made it even more difficult for some.

The argument about whether or not Easter Sunday should be declared a public holiday has been settled, at least in the eyes of the Andrews government which has fulfilled a pre-election commitment to elevate the sacred day to holiday status, and also introduce a holiday for AFL Grand Final eve.

The problem for a lot of – especially smaller – businesses is the increased penalty rates that will now apply to Easter Sunday.

This is a day which already attracted additional rates of pay for many workers for being a Sunday, but now could mean employees earn up to 250 – 275 per cent of their normal rate of pay, a move which could see businesses elect to close for the day rather than run the

risk of their wages bill escalating to levels that make the day financially unsustainable.

For its part, the government rightly says it is doing no more than what it promised to do before last year’s election.

It’s simply keeping its word and introducing the Easter Sunday public holiday this year to reflect the fact that Easter Sunday is no ordinary Sunday, but that it is a special time to spend with family, friends and loved ones.

And so for those who have to work on Easter Sunday, it’s about making it fairer for those who have to spend that time at work instead of with family and friends like the rest of us.

Opponents of the move have branded it a populist ploy which will leave small business to pick up the tab for two new public holidays.

There are also concerns for the potential lost productivity and higher wage costs for small business at a

time when many are already facing tougher trading conditions.

Whatever your view, come Easter Sunday it will be interesting to see how business operators who trade on the holiday choose to go.

Open the doors, pay the higher wages and hope to make it all worthwhile, or maybe opt to close for the day and not run the risk of possibly losing out.

We just hope that there’s enough interest from the business sector, and an appropriate level of support from customers, to make one of the busiest days for tourism operators in our city the success it deserves to be.s Easter Sunday has always drawn huge crowds in Bendigo. No one would want to see half empty streets and much smaller crowds on Easter Sunday because too many business operators decided not to open their doors as a result of a move to recognise Easter Sunday for what many of us always believed it already was.

AFTER last week’s City of Greater Bendigo council meeting, I’m not sure that we are heading in the right direction.

I have always been a strong supporter of Council and am fully aware that over the past few years there has been considerable cost shifting from state and federal governments leaving the onus on local government to provide many necessary services.

I have been quite disappointed when council chose to pull out of some child care services but I do realise that there are some excellent private alternatives.

Now comes the latest suggestion that council is considering withdrawing from its Home and Community Care Service.

This leaves some 165 dedicated staff uncertain of their future.

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very good providers in the aged care sector but are they in a position to provide services for us baby boomers that will need assistance in the coming years?

The point I am making is the council just going to be involved in funding the arts, sports, parks and gardens and other major Infrastructure projects like the proposed Kangaroo Flat Aquatic and Wellbeing Centre at the expense of grass roots services?

It seems to me that over the past few years many of the major projects that council has funded came about by way of part government grants and were presented by council officers to elected councillors to make a decision.

In the short term, most of these projects add to the liveability of our city but they do come with long term funding responsibilities.

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There needs to be a balance and a proper process There needs to be a balance and a proper process of what ratepayers really want and expect from their council.

There is already much angst from ratepayers about the six per cent annual rate increases and with the new Andrews state government proposing CPI rate increases in the future, council must decide their priorities after consultation with constituents.

Peter Cox has called for a health debate, which I commend him for, and let’s hope that our community gets involved and we come up with a master plan so that we can tackle many of our health issues such as obesity.

We are getting a fantastic new hospital but let’s also use our best endeavours to get fit and try and stay healthy.

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Aquatic Centre is be our number one priority, does it have to be a $30-plus million project?

Don’t get me wrong – Kangaroo Flat and Golden Square residents are long overdue for a new pool, and as a former pupil of Kangaroo Flat Tech and Golden Square Primary School, it’s time something happened.

But what will council’s dilemma be when growth areas like Strathfieldsaye want their pool?

And obviously Eaglehawk needs an upgrade. Are we better off to spend money on splash parks which seem to be very popular?

As an avid swimmer I use Bendigo aquatic centre in the summer and Bendigo East in the winter and at various times I can be the sole occupant.

This is a critical time for council with the draft budget estimates coming up in April, time for the debate is now.

I do hope that our elected councillors get a clear understanding of what ratepayers want and that they act on it.

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Taste of the art world As usual the Bendigo arts scene is busy and thriving. Below is a compilation of current and up-coming events.

Mayor Peter Cox says great progress is being made in the Maubisse region of East Timor but more work needs to be done to improve health, education and water quality.

He returned from a visit to the region earlier this month.

Cr Cox was joined by other Bendigo-Maubisse Friendship Committee members Heather Ridge and John Jones and said the group was able to hear first-hand from the local community about their priorities.

“We met with 33 community members, including five tribal chiefs, and they all placed a very strong emphasis on the need to make improvements in the areas of education, health and water quality,” Cr Cox said.

“While much great work has been completed with significant support from the committee and the broader Bendi-

LIKE-MINDED: Peter Cox met with many in Maubisse. go community, there’s plenty more to be done if this region is to reach its potential.

“The talks were very productive and will assist the Committee in prioritising the

types of assistance Bendigo will provide in the coming years.”

Recent projects supported by the Committee include many school refurbishments, a Meals on Heels project and rebuilding the local radio station.

“An education scholarship is also in place.

“The visit provided an opportunity for committee members to visit many of these projects to witness how they are benefiting the Maubisse community,” Cr Cox said.

“I was blown away by the rugged beauty of this region and would encourage others to visit there, especially during the wet season when it is lush with corn, fruit and flowers everywhere.”

The mayor paid his own transport and accommodation costs.

Festival a high point of year

The Visual Arts Centre on View Street will be launching two new exhibitions on Sunday, February 28, from 2pm to 4pm.

These are Anthony Pelchen’s Kuang Road Prayer to be launched by John Wolseley and Natasha Carrington’s The Barwon Interviews.

The latter exhibition features anonymous photos of 12 inmates of Barwon prison.

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Chinese New Year is the most important festival for the people of China.

The Bendigo Chinese Association is running a free event to mark the new year on Saturday at the Dai Gum San Precinct starting at 7pm.

“At this Chinese New Year celebration you will see, for the second time ever in the region, performing carp as well as carp morphing into dragons,” secretary Faye Lougoon said.

“You will also see the grand entrance of our new dragon, Fei Loong, floating through the sky over the Bendigo Chinese Precinct.

“This will be a contemporary interpretation of an ancient tale of the carp changing into a dragon, which we believe is an exciting new way to tell this story while respecting our deep cultural links to the dragon.”

There will be the Plum Blossom Dance Team, Chinese Lion dancing and much more to bring in the spirit of celebrating Chinese New Year.

“Things such as loud music, the sounds of the people dancing, the Chinese drums being played and the sound of firecrackers being let off into the sky will be at this spectacular event, for it is believed to ward off evil spirits,” Ms Lougoon said.

This event is sponsored by Victorian Multicultural Commission and The Bendigo Chinese Association.

And New Year celebrations will be in full swing at the Great Stupa tomorrow from 10am until 3pm.

Large vertical New Year wish banners have been printed in Vietnamese, Chinese, Tibetan and English. Visitors can write their new year wishes on them and hang them on the wall of the Stupa.

The day will start with a very special relics procession from the Exhibition Centre to the Stupa.

The Lunar New Year is traditionally celebrated in all Buddhist countries as a new beginning.

Internationally celebrated artist Tang Ying will be exhibiting a selection of her work at the historic property of Armstead Estate vineyard and cellar door at Lake Eppalock near Heathcote on the weekend of February 28 and March 1, between 11am and 5pm.

Visitors will be able to admire Tang Ying’s watercolours as well as taste the Armstead wines which include shiraz, cabernet sauvignon and marsanne.

Bart Willoughby, widely acknowledged as a pioneer of contemporary Aboriginal music, will sing and play the Sacred Heart Cathedral organ on Saturday, February 28. 7pm for 7.30pm start.

The performance is based around the words of the late indigenous poet, Kevin Gilbert.

It combines traditional indigenous chanting, song, dance and didgeridoo.

To book tickets go to ticketbo.com.au

FESTIVAL: There will be plenty to see and do.

Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

15 March 2015, 10am – 4pm Bendigo Botanic Gardens, White Hills Come along and sample the best food and wine the region has to offer.

Sample regional delights from local producers and wineries or build the perfect picnic spread from our hawker style restaurant stalls and craft beer bar.

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dear dotty...

The lure of learning has stolen my illustrator

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NCE in a while I will turn over the column to a farewell to a colleague.

I have held back recently, as when I last wrote one the reporter in question’s mum called me a mongrel.

She obviously didn’t understand the nuances of the humour in they way I described her little soldier.

Next week we say farewell to JayDog. His mum calls him Jayden, and he is the graphic designer who draws the cartoon each week for this page.

He has plenty of other things to do, but always finds time to rustle up his work of art.

Jayden is a natural comic, and his humour lights many a moment in the hub of power that is the Bendigo Weekly.

He has a wicked sense of humour, and with his artistic talents has made a mockery of me.

It all started when I took a selfie picture of myself on the tractor, with the pug riding shotgun strapped in a box.

Pug loves his tractor trips, so I pulled a pug face and took a snap.

Jayden thought it would be funny to graft my face on to the pug’s body... a mini-me so to speak.

While I admit it was mildly amusing, everyone else thought it was really funny.

The long-suffering Mrs Kendall thought it was very good, and pinned it on the notice board at her Bendigo workplace.

Every time I pick her up from work I am faced by the idiot on the tractor with the mini-me.

Now and again I will find it around the building, Pam in the office says she has a copy on her fridge at home.

Jayden has made me a mockery, but I am above all of that.

He only has one week left, and is on leave at the moment, so next week will be his final offering.

He’s off to Melbourne to study, it’s about time he learnt something.

Though I worry he’s only going for the beer and women, learning will take third spot for the little devil.

If he ever takes up stand up comedy as he should, he can use his jokes about graphic artistry, and his time at the Weekly.

Or he can cynically reflect on his time here.

I must admit I pinched these from www.allgraphicdesign.com • Promises made by the sales staff have no basis in reality.

• The sales staff will promise anything.

• If two designs are shown, a third will be requested. If provided, then one of the first two will be chosen.

• Clients don’t have their company logo in a usable print ready format so don’t bother asking.

• Doctors, astronauts, and plumbers need training to do their jobs, but anyone with a computer is a graphic designer.

• Your client will often not like your design but not quite know why.

Have fun with the beer and women Jayden.

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Dear Dotty, I have just finished watching both parts of House of Hancock on telly and I couldn’t help but chuckle as art certainly imitates life.

I was previously in a relationship with an elderly gent who was more than 30 years older than I. He’s gone now, but left me his house in his will, so a happy ending there.

My question to you is: should I now set my sights on another rich, romantic old coot with one foot in the grave and the other foot on a banana peel, or am I being too greedy and cold hearted?

Yours in restless anticipation, Mary “X”, Kangaroo Flat Dear Mary, You may very well be our very own Rose Hancock.

Fancy that.

Are you prepared to do exotic dancing for your old coot? Compete with the children who will no doubt hunt you down for being a gold digger?

And I think timing is very important here. What if he lives on and on and on and on.

What if he demands his conjugal rights? Morning and night? What if he drib-

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bles egg yolk down his shirt every morning? Becomes incontinent?

And then you have to find the will and get him to change it.

There’s a lot to consider here. You could try and knock him off I suppose, if it gets too much, but the children might come a huntin’.

You got away with it once, but losing two husbands might start to look like a pattern. I’d hunker down if I were you.

Go to the movies and watch The Marigold Hotel part 2, and dream of Richard Gere instead.

No forget that, if you’re going to day dream you may as well go all the way and dream of Matthew McConaughey.

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Bendigo’s Biggest

Come along for a great afternoon full of raffles and high tea.

All proceeds are going to Ovarian Cancer Australia.

So please show your support for this great cause.

Wednesday, February 25, 2015 2pm Sharp • High Street Bendigo

AFLOAT: Christine Van Der Zee in blue jeans, Jennifer and Russell Jones, South Pacific Area and others on the trip.

(next to Make Your House A Home).

Executive has a new role

(100% going to Ovarian Cancer Australia).

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BENDIGO Y Service Club executive will this year take up an international role for the organisation.

President of Y Service Club Kangaroo Flat Christine Van Der Zee will be the Regional Director for Y Service Clubs International, Australia Region from July 1.

As part of the preparation, Ms Van Der Zee attended a Regional Directors Elect study tour in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

The tour included representatives from the Asia Region including Thailand, Japan, China, Philippines, Taiwan, Korea, Sri Lanka, and Singapore.

The tour not only provided personal development training but also enables

participants to see projects that are being conducted by YMCA and Y Service Clubs in Thailand.

The projects include a YMCA school that enables students to learn English, environment strategies, health and skills in leadership training.

“I have a Y Family which is another network of friends not only in Australia but in other countries,” Ms Van Der Zee said.

“Being a Y Service Club member offers opportunities such as socialising, travel, friendship and assisting your community.”

For more details contact 4433 8599.

Tickets $20

Huge raffles, plenty of fun and great company.

Tickets are available online from www.joolsforjim.com, www.myhah.com.au or from the Ovarian Cancer Bendigo Facebook page www.facebook.com/OvarianCancerBendigo Or you can purchase in person from Jools for Jim or Make Your House A Home.

There are 2 ticket types - buy your afternoon tea ticket, or if you can’t make it, you can purchase a Virtual Attendee ticket and be with us in spirit.

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FTER what many have referred to as Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival’s break-out year in 2014, this year’s supporting events will be fewer but packed with even more fresh talent and brilliant music.

It all kicks off with the first showcase fundraising event of 2015 at The Rifle Brigade Hotel on Sunday.

The packed line-up confirmed to perform at the big Showcase event, across two stages, includes: Melbourne’s Sons of May; Emilee South; Marta Pacek; Monique Shelford; Brody Young; Mojo Corner from Geelong; Kyneton’s Taylor Sheridan, as well as Bendigo’s own: Jamie Roberts; Bill Barber & the Blackwood Shakedown; Sarge & The Moose; Slap Back Jack & The Magic Eightballs; and The Funk Junkies.

Marta Pacek is becoming a

regular fixture in Bendigo, taking part in last years’s festival.

Since then she been back for a fundraiser for Alanna and Alicia Egan at the Church on the Hill.

“It’s all happened by accident really,” she said.

“I became friends with Alana and Alicia and they invited me along. Then we had a showcase.

“Now we have this show at The Rifle Brigade so it’s my chance to give back to the festival.”

Canberra born Pacek is heading out on a tour in March travelling as far as Newcastle, NSW, but with plenty of shows in Victoria.

Thompson said he is particularly excited to present a fresh line-up for the showcase.

“Only a couple of the acts booked have performed at our showcases before – most of them only played in Bendigo

for the first time at last year’s festival in November,” he said.

“With the fully refurbished top floor and balcony of the Rifle Brigade Hotel staging solo and duo acoustic acts for this event, and the revitalised tradition of a band stage in the car park, the diversity of music performed on the day and the spaces in which they will be enjoyed will make for a memorable experience for all who attend.”

There are hints of much bigger things to come as 2015 progresses too.

Tickets for the showcase event are available at the door on the day and are $15 for adults, $5 for under-18s (with under-12s free).

The live music will start at 1pm sharp and continue through till 7pm.

BALCONY SHOW: Marta Pacek will perform at 2.15pm.

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Saturday, February 21 Punting Day: Bendigo RSL Club, Havilah Road, North Bendigo. $40. Meal, fashions in the field, and full TAB and bar facilities.

Raising funds for James Coatsworth’s and his Top to Tip ride for diabetes.

Come and Try Croquet: Eaglehawk Croquet Club invites you every Saturday at 9.30am to try the game of croquet.

Details: 5447 2610.

100 years in Bridge Street: The Bendigo Chinese Association will celebrate with The Chinese Festival at 7pm in Bridge Street.

The festival will include the new Peking Lions, The Dance Team, The Lion Team and much more. Food and drink will be available.

Old Time Bush Dance: Bendigo East Hall starting at 8pm. Music by Emu Creek Bush Band. $8 adults and children under 16 free. A plate of supper would be appreciated. Details: 5442 1153.

in association with KLFM radio 96.5FM Spring Gully Hall Dance: 8pm to midnight. Music by the Bitz’N’Pieces band, a good program and delicious supper. $9. Raffle and novelty prizes. Details: 5444 2953.

Monday, February 23 Morning Coffee: Rising Sun Hotel.

10am, bottomless tea and coffee, lovely home made morning tea, raffle, lucky seat prizes. Intensive Care Auxiliary, Bendigo Health. $5. Details: 5446 9691.

EXHIBITIONS Decadent Charm: Defying Aesthetic Forms and Their Opposites. Featuring works from 25 local emerging artists .

Decadent Charm seeks to engage viewers and make them question their notions of beauty and form. To March 1. View Point Gallery Art in the Streets: The City Becomes a Gallery. 16 artists will be exhibiting their work across Bendigo. To March 6.

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ENTRAL Victorian restaurants, bars, wineries and Bendigo’s historic trams have embraced this year’s Melbourne Food and Wine Festival presenting an exceptional variety of foodie entertainment throughout Bendigo and the surrounding areas.

The festival begins on Friday, February 27, and runs through until Sunday, March 15, with this year’s theme encouraging participating venues to create unique food and drink experiences for attendees.

Traditionally the last weekend of the festival (March 13,14 and 15) is when the country events across Victoria are scheduled, enticing city diners and food explorers to head into regional areas for short stays.

In addition to the annual Regional World’s Longest Lunch event to be held on March 13 in Rosalind Park, the local program has an abundance of experiences to cover the diversity of tastes and budgets.

food along with workshops, demonstrations and locally produced wine and beer.

Accompanied by Mark “Black” Olive’s storytelling, guests will explore the uniqueness of Indigenous foods over a seven course gustation session of local produce and culture, sampling Indigenous herbs and fruits and learning about the local bush foods of the area.

Presentation and demonstration workshop $50 or Indigenous feast with Mark Olive $150. 170 English’s Road, Goornong, 5432 2291 www.bendigotourism.com

Saturday, March 14 Native and Natural Flavour Fest – Bridgeward Grove CELEBRATED indigenous chef Mark Olive will showcase indigenous food sources and cuisines, presenting his

secrets about how to make drinks properly, tricks to add cachet and pizzazz to your dinner parties, and help you understand the culture surrounding cocktails, spirits, beer and aperitifs. $145 per person, includes drinks and six courses.

9 Chancery Lane, Bendigo, 5444 5885, www. thedispensaryenoteca.com BUG CURRY: Rocks on Rosalind.

Friday, February 27 – Sunday, March 15 The Woodhouse Restaurant Express Signature Series ENJOY a two course lunch with a glass of local wine for $40 per person, featuring The Woodhouse’s signature wood-grilled Sher Wagyu steak as the hero of the menu. Available Tuesday to Friday, noon to 3pm.

101 Williamson Street Bendigo, 5443 8671, www. thewoodhouse.com.au Friday, March 13 Bendigo Blues Tram and Underground Banquet BEGINNING at Bendigo restaurant Rocks on Rosalind, guests will board the Bendigo Blues Tram and cruise the historic streetscape to live music, returning to Rocks for a stunning three course dinner and live performance.

Tickets are $95 per person and include a pre-dinner beverage, tram tour with live music, dinner and a second blues artist. Additional drinks are available to buy. 1800 813 153 www.bendigotourism.com

COOKING GOOD: The team at Masons.

CHARCUTERIE: The Woodhouse.

Saturday, March 14 A Fish out of Water Seafood Festival – Rocks on Rosalind CHEF Ben Massey has spent his cooking career on the coast, and now finds himself in Bendigo, hundreds of kilometres from the sea.

Ben combines his passion for ocean ingredients with celebrated local produce as the Rocks on Rosalind courtyard turns into a festival for seafood lovers with multi-dish passes to try the various dishes on offer.

Watch the outdoor wok sizzle, meet the local fishmonger, graze your day away with live music and great company. $45 for three dishes or $65 for five dishes. 12 View Street Bendigo, 5441 2222. www.rocksonrosalind.com

Saturday, March 14 Game of Clones – Public INN, Castlemaine WE’RE getting used to deconstruction on the plate, but in this evening of deconstructed wine, guest winemakers will present the different clones they use to create their awardwinning products.

Guests are challenged to consider how a wine is finished as a single varietal wine may also be blended from a number of cases, each with different harvesting dates, clones, vineyard locations and even ferment types to become part of the grand recipe for the finished masterpiece.

Join the winemakers for a fourcourse dinner matched to both the specific wine components, and the final blended product. $125 per person. 165 Barker Street, Castlemaine, 5472 3568, www.publicinn.com.au

more than 30 local producers and wineries.

The food and wine festival is a good ol’ fashioned family picnic day with something for everyone – the very best restaurants, food producers and wineries from the region, with music, entertainment and activities for the kids. $12 per person or $45 for a family of four, children under three are free.

1800 813 153 www.bendigotourism.com

Sunday, March 15 Food Fossickers presents: Picnic with The Mad Hatter A SELL out event in 2014, Central Victoria’s local food network Food Fossickers will again bring together the region’s very best food producers, restaurants, wineries and breweries to present a family food festival in the shade of the Bendigo Botanic Gardens.

Bring a picnic rug or folding chair and settle in to sample regional dishes from READY? Mad Hatter in March.

Sunday, March 15 How to Drink – The Dispensary Enoteca DESCRIBED as “an afternoon of drink demystification debauchery”, Melbourne’s laneway bar and drinks expert, The Age Epicure writer and Australian Gourmet Traveller columnist Michael Harden joins The Dispensary’s Tim Baxter to guide you through an afternoon of education, imbibing, frivolity and demystification of drink culture.

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Entry: Adults $15, Under 18s $5, Under 12s free.

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STATE OF THE ART: High Street Xray will take care of you.

A first for regional Victoria H

IGH Street Xray is the first regional Victorian diagnostic imaging practice to offer the advantages of nuclear medicine in an out-of-hospital setting.

“Previously highly specialised nuclear medicine imaging scans were only performed in a hospital environment,” radiologist and High Street Xray director Rick Ussher said, while explaining that basic diagnostic imaging services most often assess structural information about the body.

“An xray is able to detect broken bones for example, but nuclear medicine differs from other diagnostic imaging services in that it is able to assess the function of cells and tissues in your body,” he said.

High Street Xray’s new service incorporates SPECT CT enabling it to assess structural and functional information simultaneously.

“The ability to assess both the function and structure of our bodies makes this test invaluable in the diagnosis of a range of

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medical conditions including the detection of coronary artery disease,” nuclear medicine physician Tony Hannah said.

“As well as the detection of bone infection and arthritis, the staging of various types of cancer and the assessment of thyroid and kidney disease.”

High Street Xray is one of Bendigo’s premier radiology clinics offering a wide range of modern diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures in an outpatient setting.

Qualified and professional staff tailor examinations to your needs and report to your referring doctor.

“Our specialists bring many years of experience and expertise gained in eminent institutions, both nationally and internationally,” Dr Ussher said.

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Fit and ready to play?

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ITH the football, netball, soccer and hockey season rapidly approaching, now is the time to make sure your body is fit and ready.

A good pre-season that combines aerobic fitness, strength training, skill development, flexibility and agility will be your best insurance policy against injury this season.

This is also the time to ensure any niggling little injuries from last season have been completely resolved.

Often you see an athlete who has carried a soft tissue injury through the last month or two of last year’s season, hoping that it would resolve during the off season with rest alone.

While an injured athlete’s pain does diminish while they aren’t training or playing, it often returns once their workload increases.

This is particularly the case

with tendon injuries such as achilles tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, patella tendonitis, tennis and golfers elbows and hamstring tendonopathies.

Physiotherapist, Lee Bray, can help you with these problems utilising treatment techniques such as dry needling, tendon loading programs, hamstring and calf rehabilitation programs, soft tissue massage, joint and spinal mobilisation, manipulation and different taping techniques.

Lee Bray Physiotherapy is offering emergency appointments of a Monday evening for new sports injuries at his clinic, located within Bendigo Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Clinic.

Early intervention and assessment of sports injuries enables quick diagnosis, treatment and advice for management of any acute sporting injuries.

This mean less time missed through injury.

Bendigo Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Clinic 176 Barnard St. Bendigo, 3550

After travelling with family Lee is now back in Bendigo and looking forward to welcoming past, and future clients to his new practice.

Lee will help you with:

For an appointment, call Lee Bray Physiotherapy 5442 5288 or visit at 176 Barnard Street. Referrals are not needed and private health insurance can be claimed on the spot with the HICAPS system.

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BOSM Bendigo Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Clinic Approximately one in every five Australians suffers sleep disordered breathing, which numbers more than four million people.

Up to 80 per cent of people are unaware of their condition and remain undiagnosed and untreated Bendigo Sleep Lab have specialised in home-based sleep monitoring and treatment for a range of sleep disorders.

A sleep study includes the preparation of the recording of your bio-electric impulses through electrodes attached to your body at Bendigo Sleep Lab in High Street before returning home for your routine overnight sleep.

The following day you may remove the sensors and return the monitors to Bendigo Sleep Lab to be analysed.

Bendigo Sleep Lab will then contact you within a fortnight advising that your results have been forwarded to your referring physician.

Phone 5447 8827 or on the internet at www.bendigosleep.com.au

High St Xray is pleased to announce the introduction of Nuclear Medicine services at our clinic, incorporating: • Latest technology scanning, giving both anatomical and molecular information at lower doses

This is in addition to our existing wide range of services, which include: • Ultrasound • Bone densitometry • OPG

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O you often feel tired when you slip behind the wheel? If so it may be related to a sleep disorder.

Clinical studies have shown a link between traffic accidents and obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA).

If you snore louder than you talk or stop breathing while sleeping you may be at risk.

This risk may be increased if you have a history of high blood pressure.

Studies indicate snoring and sleep apnea often accompany each other.

OSA is a more prevalent among ageing males where the airways continually collapse during sleep often resulting in breathing stopping altogether.

Your doctor can assess your need for further evaluation if needed and may even recommend a Bendigo Sleep Lab assessment.

If untreated OSA is known to cause excessive daytime drowsiness and increased risk of heart attack, stroke and other complications.

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Approximately one in every five adults have Sleep Disordered Breathing.

In Australia, that’s more than 4.2 million people. Up to 80% of these are unaware of their condition and remain undiagnosed and untreated.

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Symptoms that may indicate sleep apnoea:

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Summer in the Parks set for finale

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ITH the 2015 Summer in the Parks Program drawing to a close at the end of February there is still time to catch some great family friendly movies.

Movies start at 8.30pm and residents are encouraged to bring along a rug and picnic and enjoy the antics of the loveable creatures of Ice Age 2 – The Meltdown at the Queen Elizabeth Oval tonight and the thrilling second chapter of the epic trilogy - How to Train your Dragon 2 on Friday, February 27 at Barrack Reserve, Heathcote.

City of Greater Bendigo manager of major events Terry Karamaloudis said films are for all to enjoy.

“This is an opportunity to take the family out on a Friday evening for free and make the most of the remaining balmy summer nights,” Mr Karamaloudis said.

He said thousands of people have taken advantage of the 2014/15 Summer in the Parks program which started in December and has featured more than 40 free community events such as live music, walking, garden and nature tours, arts events, play events and outdoor cinema.

For further information visit www.bendigosummerintheparks. com or pick up a program from the Bendigo Visitor Centre, 51-67 Pall Mall. The Centre is open 9am until 5pm.

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LEARNED the expensive way that women’s specific bikes don’t suit all women when I bought one.

I’m a terrible hill climber and wanted some nice low gears for tackling mountains.

It seemed cheaper to buy a new bike than fiddle around with the gearing on my existing bike.

We tried to replicate the fit from my old “men’s” frame. But no matter what we changed, I felt cramped on the new bike. It was simply too short.

And that’s exactly what a women’s specific frame is designed for – someone with a short torso and long legs.

They’ll also take into account a rider with narrower shoulders than an average man of the same height, shorter arms, smaller hands and feet, and wider hips.

LAW OF AVERAGES: Not all women fit the “average” mould of long legs, short torso that women’s specific bikes are designed for.

My trouble is that, while I can tick most of those “female” boxes, I’m long in the torso with short legs.

This is the trap of averages: not everyone is average.

From a scientifically selected sample of my riding pals and other friends, it’s evident that women of my build are actually surprisingly common.

One of my long-torsoed short-legged friends was shopping for a new bike recently.

The first shop she visited refused to show her anything but women’s specific frames.

She left and bought a standard frame elsewhere.

So what do you do if you don’t fit the short-torso longlegs mould?

There’s a lot you can change on a standard frame to make it accommodate all the femalespecific boxes you do tick, and a good bike shop will do all this for you so your new bike fits right from the start.

You can fit narrower handlebars with a shallow drop.

You can fit a slightly shorter head stem to reduce the reach to the handlebars without compromising handling.

You can shorten the reach on most brands of road bike shifters so you can pull on the brakes comfortably if you have

small hands.

You can swap the skinny standard saddle that comes with the bike for a women’s specific saddle that accommodates wider “sit bones”.

You can even fit shorter cranks and specify that you want lower gearing for climbing hills if you’re not a mountain goat.

Just don’t be steamrollered into buying a bike that doesn’t suit you if you don’t fit the average female build that women’s specific bikes are designed for. Go for a standard frame and modify it to suit you.

- Helen Cronin

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DVANCE Bendigo and the North League was to have many ideas placed before its committee in order to increase employment opportunities in Bendigo.

The fertile mind of Charles M Dawe was never backward in making positive suggestions, as to the type of industries which should be established here.

One of the many ideas that Mr Dawe promoted to the League was the establishment of a motor engine plant in the city.

As many motors were imported from England, he was of the belief that a branch factory could easily be centred in Bendigo.

The Secretary of the Advance Bendigo and Northern League was E Heitmann.

In 1929 Mr Heitmann organised advertising in England, pointing out the advantages of establishing a large engineering works here in Bendigo.

The idea grew to incorporate motor chassis and panel manufacture farm tractors and trucks.

Mr Dawe argued that if successful it would help to employ Bendigo’s youth and prevent the drift to the metropolis. The market for the manufacturing was envisaged to be the large agricultural areas to our north.

Mr Dawes’ motion at the League was seconded

by Mr L Stilwell and a sum of money was allocated for advertising in England.

Mr A L Bolton, the chairman of the League, was highly supportive of the motion which had been put forward by Mr Dawe and Mr Stilwell.

Mr Heitmann ensured that the League’s profile was promoted in the places which mattered as far as finance and industry was concerned.

Mr Heitmann also took on another role by his letter writing to the press. One of these letters concentrated on the problem of spectacles being sold door to door.

He argued emphatically to have this type of activity banned by law, as the public should consult opticians and ophthalmologists.

One wonders, whether Mr Heitmann’s activities in respect of condemning the door to door spectacle sales was inspired by Charles Dawe?

At that time, the professional organisation representing opticians were lobbying the state government to legislate that only approved professionally trained persons should be able to prescribe the correct lenses for people’s eyes.

There is a connection with Charles Dawe and Bendigo’s Sacred Heart Cathedral.

Building work was well on the way by the month of June 1897, with the stone work rising up, from the granite foundations of the structure.

On June 25, Mr Dawe was present to seal a silver

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casket which was to be placed beneath the foundation stone.

The foundation stone was laid by co-adjutor Bishop Reville, he being assisted by fathers Moore, Madden and Rooney.

His Lordship Bishop Reville was implored to accept a commemorative gift and then requested to put the silver casket which had been sealed by Charles Dawe beneath the stone, which was about to be laid.

Fifty eight years later, 1955 Mr Dawe took on a similar role with the silver casket, as he did in 1897, when the relaying of the foundation stone was being undertaken by Cardinal Gilroy, Archbishop of Sydney.

A huge crowd on October 16, 1955 watched His Eminence conduct this impressive ceremony which marked the formal commencement of the completion of the cathedral.

The Bishop of Sandhurst Dr Bernard Stewart, who initiated the process for the Sacred Heart Cathedral’s

completion.

During 1931 Prescott and Dawe’s business was being promoted in various printed outlets, and I quote, “This firm have splendid business premises which were built to the design of Bendigo architects Keogh and Austen. The building is two storied, and of the latest design, with clock tower for public convenience, there are nine large show windows, and the display of goods is equal and in many cases superior to Melbourne and Sydney Displays. Prescott and Dawe carry a magnificent range of Jewellery, Silverware, Clocks, Watches, Fancy Goods, Xylonite Ware, and Diamond Rings, Etc.” “This firm of Prescott and Dawe show great activity in the manufacturing line, and have a complete factory fitted with all the latest automatic machinery for producing goods at a most reasonable price. They can offer the public many lines of high grade goods absolutely produced in Bendigo.”

URRAY Poustie’s book on the Bendigo nurses of World War I is quite a revelation. During the ANZAC centenary most of our attention has been focused on the men who fought overseas, and very little recognition has been given to the role that women played in that terrible theatre of war.

Mr Poustie said he came to the story when he was side-tracked whilst writing the history of the RSL and the Honour Roll on the loggia of the Soldiers Memorial.

“It was when I was studying the Honour Roll that I realised there was a separate Honour Roll for the nurses,” he said.

Mr Poustie went on to examine that RSL Honour Roll, the Bendigo Base Honour Roll, which is now held at the RSL Museum, and the history of other Bendigo nurses who were not included on either roll.

His intention in writing the book, the first one to be dedicated to Bendigo nurses, was to give them recognition and to acknowledge the contribution they made to the war and to nursing in general.

There were in all 28 nurses from Bendigo who served overseas in the Australian Army Nursing Service.

In this fascinating account, Mr Poustie, a former chartered accountant, has thoroughly researched the background of the nurses and where possible provided individual biographies.

One of the more poignant stories is that of May Hennessy, the first Bendigo nurse to die as a result of her war service.

May worked at Salonika for 16 months in the British and Canadian hospitals before she contracted malaria in 1918.

Described as convalescent, May was returned home in 1919 but on the way home her condition, complicated by dysentery and jaundice, deteriorated.

Her ship was directed to Geelong where she was placed in the Rivera Private Hospital. Lying between cool fresh sheets, poor May probably thought she was home at last but she died nine days later.

Many of the biographies contain extracts from the nurses’ letters written home. The women are excited to see the shelling, engaged in the urgency of the Casualty Clearing Stations. Often they were overwhelmed by the sheer numbers of patients.

Kate Laity, working in a clearing hospital at Sutton Veny, said there were 250 beds and only three sisters. Dorothea Craike decided to train in anaesthetics and went on to administer them.

Bendigo nurses served in Egypt, the Dardanelles, Salonika, France, Belgium, England and India.

When they returned to Australia they continued to nurse and several of them were in the forefront of nursing reforms.

Mr Poustie concludes that to do what they did, to travel overseas and nurse under fire, these women had to be “hard headed”.

“They were in the main, daughters of the pioneers, so they thought there was nothing they couldn’t do,” he concludes.

Enquiries to Murray Poustie, 221 Guys Hill Road, Strathfieldsaye.

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18 Day New Zealand: Mar 01.......................................................$4995 10 Day Norfolk, including Anzac Day Bowls: April 20..................$3595 15 Day Vietnam-Cambodia-Laos: May 01....................................$5900 22 Day South America: Sept 19.................................................$10,450 14 Day Fiji incl. Cruise: Jul 2......................................................$6150 25 Day Grand European River Cruising: Aug 14.....1st Person $11,990 2nd Person $9,990 P/P = Past/Pensioner *Prices based on Twin Share (other Options available)

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19 Wheeler St, Shepparton BENDIGO PICK UPS PROVIDED

BALLARAT BEGONIA FESTIVAL Mon 9th March ...............................................$75 AROUND THE BAY IN DAY- Sand Sculptures Wed 11th March ............................................ $90 MELBOURNE STAR OBSERVATION WHEEL Sun 22nd March.................. Day and night ride $90 BARMAH LAKES CRUISE- PERRICOOTA STATION Tues 21st April ................................................$90 LION KING – Matinee Wed 27th May .......... Ad $130 Con $125 Ch $120

2015 TOURS Competition & Non-Competition, Tap, Jazz, Cecchetti Classical Ballet, Singing, Pointe, Contemporary, Exam classes, Stretch classes & Fitness classes for all ages & abilities.

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PHONE 5821 3777

MOUNT GAMBIER 5 Days 16th March .................................. $850 t/s PHILLIP ISLAND 4 Days 23rd March ................................. $850 t/s LAKES ENTRANCE 4 Days 7th April ...................................... $695 t/s TASMANIA – In Autumn Time 12 Days 12th April .......... Ad $3400 Pen $3350 t/s

2015 TOURS BATEMANS BAY 6 Days 26th April .................................. $1195 t/s CANBERRA - War Memorial 4 Days 1st May ........................................$750 t/s VICTOR HARBOR- Kangaroo Island 6 Days 11th May ................................... $1595 t/s YORKE – EYRE PENINSULA – CORNISH FESTIVAL 9 Days 20th May ................................... $2250 t/s BROKEN HILL - WHITE CLIFFS 6 Days 14th June ....................................$1250 t/s PORT STEPHENS - PORT MACQUARIE 9 days 21st June .....................................$1950 t/s MERIMBULA - Sapphire Coast 6 Days 5th July .........................................$995 t/s LOUTH – LIGHTNING RIDGE 7 Days 7th August ..................................$1595 t/s HERVEY BAY -GOLD COAST - Outback Spec 12 Days 13th August...............................$2795 t/s RED CENTRE- GHAN TOUR 13 Days 18th August........ Ad $4295 Pen $3995 t/s

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The proposed upgrade will involve the following: x

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The replacement of three (3) existing panel antennas with the installation of eight (8) new panel antennas (each measuring less than 2.8m in length) on the existing lattice tower;

x

The installation of fourteen (14) Remote Radio Units on the existing lattice tower;

x

The installation of ancillary equipment such as works within the existing equipment shelter.

Optus regards the proposed installation as a Low-impact Facility under the Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 1997 ("The Determination") based on the descriptions above.

Further information including an EME Report can be obtained from – Christopher Stathis, Planning Assistant at Urbis Pty Ltd. Ph: 03 8663 4899 Email: consultation@urbis.com.au and at www.rfnsa.com.au/3539001 The proposed infrastructure will be in compliance with the ACMA EMR regulatory arrangements.

We invite you to make a submission. Written submissions should be sent to: Urbis Pty Ltd, Level 12, 120 Collins Street, MELBOURNE VIC 3000 by 5pm Friday 6th March 2015.

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water mains cleaning Water mains cleaning will be conducted throughout the Bendigo water supply network from Monday 9 February for up to 8 weeks.

This routine maintenance will not disrupt water flow or pressure.

Customers may notice temporary changes to the taste and odour of the water as we flush the mains.

Planned works and interruptions

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

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CARPENTER/HANDYMAN Decks, Patios, Bathrooms, Lawns, Landscaping, Tiling, Plastering - No jobs to big or small. Call Steve: 0417 688 079

Just

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

CONCRETING

Cameron Concrete Domestic & Commercial.

For all your concrete requirements..

Call Rod 0400 611 016 Free Quotes & advice.

30 years experience

Slow start up?

Internet buggy?

Kids killed the computer again?

On site tune up for that troublesome computer.

Ph. 0415 036 568 Pensioner Disc. Avail.

Pathways, Patios Garden Edging etc.

Ken Tresize Ph 0419 374 062

HANDYMAN SERVICE Lawns, odd jobs, Tip runs. Walk behind slashing. If I can do it, I will. Phone Ash

0427 096 404 Worksafe Prov #HO7451

Lawn Mowing, Whipper Snipping

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

Spraying (Roundup) $35 per hr/ $30 pen

Rubbish Removal $70 per

load/$65 pen (incl tip fee $31) for 7x4 square box trailer.

NO tyres or rock/clean fill.

Mattresses $10 extra. Cash only

Ph Mick

0407 448 249 PANEL BEATING Spray painting, rust repairs.

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

Negatives, Film, Slides & Photos Scanned to CD 1-20 $3.00 Ea 21-50: $2.00 Ea 100+ 50c Ea Protect originals, Share with Family.

0420 278 951

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and Ironing Duties.

Phone 0434 795 733

IRONING

PLASTERER

BIG AREA LAWN MOWING

Skilled Handyman • Holes Patched • Renovations • Painting

Bendigo Area, Pick up or Delivery, $15 p/hour Ph 5444 5717 or 0409 584 362

Ph Neil 0473 486 130

Reasonable Rates 7 days Extended hours Ph Shaun 0400 811 880

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Real Estate classifieds closes at 11am each Thursday.

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BLOCKED DRAINS

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BATHROOM RENOVATIONS Complete bathroom makeovers & alterations.

34 yrs exp by qual tradesman.

Servicing Bendigo - Castlemaine & surrounding districts.

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

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Cost: $60 Conc / $120 Full Fee

ARNOLD'S

Digger & Trenching Service •Post Holes •Trenching •Ripping •Rotary Hoeing •Levelling •4 in 1 Bucket Phone: 0419 471 541

(5 LINE MINIMUM)

UPCOMING SHORT COURSES

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PJ TAYLOR 5446 1422 0448 713 499

PLASTER

All types of plastering.

• Home Maintenance • Tiling • Painting • Carpentry. Free quotes.

Ph. Brian 0407 679 618

POST HOLES

Millers Holes Mobile 0418 510 217.

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Services Offered ANTENNAS

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING COM PET RATE ITIVE S

TV Tuning from $40 • Digital TV’s, Set Top Boxes & Aerials • Satellite & Computer Setups • Home Theatre, wall mount • DVD, Recorders & Foxtel • Installed & explained

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

• Laser Levelled Site cuts • Landscaping • Driveways • Backyard clean-ups • Postholes • Trenching

LITTLE RIPPER

Using our 5 ton excavator 4.5 ton skid steer & ten metre tipper

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

Phone Ron on 5447 7823 or 0431 609 423

After Hours Ph. 5448 8814 cjchandler65@bigpond.com

Call Clint 0427 349 549 BOBCAT AND TIPPER SERVICES • Post & Stump Holes - 150mm, 250mm, 350mm • Chain Trenching • Site Preparation & Clean Ups • Ground Levelling • Concrete & Rubbish Removal • General Earthmoving, Driveways and Garden Landscaping • Sand, Soil & Stone - Carting & Spreading • 10m2 Tipper Hire

Digger Service

Ph: Glenn or Donna

5446 7163 or 0418 510 074

Golden City

Bobcat & Tipper Hire

AIR CONDITIONING SERVICES

Backhoe Trenching Post Hole Borer

• Evaporative cooler services • Split system installations • Service to all makes and models • Domestic and Commercial

TempTech

Over 38,200 copies circulating Central Victoria each week.

• Landscape Preps • Footings/Trenches • Site Clearing • Concrete Removal • Limited Access • Post Hole Borer • Rock Grab & Rock Breaker

Ph John 0419 789 684

Call Ron 0438 569 385

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

Evaporative coolers should be serviced at least ONCE PER YEAR in order to work efficiently.

To make sure you stay COOL this summer

• Post Holes • Trenches • Site Cleans • Pools • Driveways • Site Cuts • 5 ton Excavator with Post Hole Attachment and Rock Breaker

Phone Nathan: 0407 972 717 bendigotemptech@hotmail.com

Servicing all of Central Victoria • Pensioner discounts available Registered Licence No. 47315

James Sherlock Ph: 0407 472 775

BATHROOMS & KITCHENS

Repairs completed within 24 hours • Systems built • Repairs and upgrades • Network and internet connections • Virus and Spyware removal

Jeoff Milne 5447 2476 Mob 0425 728 336

CONCRETING

Cave’s Concreting 0409 173 754 Peter

Driveways, Footpaths, Patios, Sheds Colours, Paving, Retaining Walls Liability Insured - Council Approved

BENDIGO SPRAY PAVING Specialising in:

• SPRAY PAVING • CONCRETE RESURFACING • HIGH PRESSURE CLEANING

Patios • Pathways • Driveways

PH: 0499 847 304 CONCRETING

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BUILDERS

PH 0417 377 957

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COMPUTERS

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RTA: AU 00296

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Services Offered

200 - 600mm diameter

Phone Mark 0418 507 302

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Smythe’s Bobcat & Excavator Hire

Ph: 0438 246 065

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NEW! EXPOSED CONCRETE KERBING

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Ideal for driveways and garden beds with a range of styles, colours and exposed rock.

Ph: 0413 889 680 A/H: 5439 6157 CONCRETE PIPING

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KITCHEN, BATHROOMS

BUILDERS

& PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Commercial C i l Domestic New Houses Insurance Labour Hire Fences Free Quotes

ABN: 62 094 744 216

• New Kitchens • Bathroom Renovations • Warehouse direct Bathroom products

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BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

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1.5 TONNE MINI EXCAVATOR FOR HIRE

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• Canvas Awnings • Roman Blinds • Vertical Drapes • Holland Blinds • Cedar Venetians • Venetian Blinds • Roller Shutters • Security Doors

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Specialising in alterations & additions

• On trailer • With or without operator • Short or long term • Delivery can be arranged

GARDAM E X C AVA T I O N

0418 508 993

Licenced drainer 31741

Ti Timber b Fl Floors Decks Pergolas Stairs Registered Builder

DB-U38390

CARPENTERS

ELECTRICIANS

CARPENTER

GREG SMITH

Renos Extensions Verandahs Decking

All Types Of Work 30 Years Experience

PH PAUL 0402 299 819

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Onsite Computer Services for Home and Business

CIRCULATING TO

• Repairs • Upgrades • Virus removal • Networking & WiFi • Screen replacementt • Web design • Same day support

OVER 38,200

CALL STEVE 0408 928 763

HOMES EACH WEEK

www.techeadit.com.au | steve@techeadit.com.au

ELECTRICIAN

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Services Offered

Over 40 Years Service

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

PAINTERS / DECORATORS

Rilex Interiors

TRIPPA’S T RIPPA’S P PAINTING AINTING SERVICE S ERVICE

Is your kitchen needing an update?

Call Rilex Interiors for a FREE QUOTE and advice.

• Kitchens • Vanities • Walk in robes • All custom joinery • Flat Packs • Replacement bench tops • No job too small

Phone: 0417 329 802 FENCING / GATES

OZ PRO FENCING

www.rilexinteriors.com.au rilexinteriors@bigpond.com

• Rural • Handrails • Retainer Walls

Call Mark Kingston 0439 941 248

FREE QUOTES • Ph Travis: 0477 910 720 E: tstrybs@gmail.com

FREIGHT SERVICES

LAWN MOWING

Edge Gardening and Mowing LawnMowing Mowing Lawn WeedControl Control Weed Fertilising Fertilising

Trusted Transport Company has space for freight - Bendigo & Ballarat to Melbourne daily.

for a free quote call Malcolm at: Phone: (03) 54393799 Mobile: 0401 337 083

Call John for best rates.

LANDSCAPING

0476 162 767

PAVING & LANDSCAPING

by Phil Carman

GARDEN SERVICES

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

Pete’s

Mowing and Maintenance Big or small we fix it all!

• Push/Ride On Mowing • Flyscreens • Concreting small jobs • Tap Washers • Doors, Handles, Locks • Gutter Cleaning • Whipper snipping • Irrigation repairs • Rubbish removal • Weeding • General yard tidy • Welding For a free quote call Pete:

0422 660 912 Pensioner discounts available.

GARDEN SERVICES

GAME ON GARDENING

PH: 0418 822 911

Specialising S Sp pec ecia ialilisi sin ng g iin: n:: n Weatherboard W eather ea ther th erb bo oar ard ard Heritage Housing H erit er ritag itag it age Ho H ou ussin ing Repaints R epa ep aiint nts

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• Qualified tradesmen • Landscaping • Commercial and residential property maintenance

Stuart Erwin 0407 667 900 Cameron Rogister 0411 956 937

Gary 0422 854 620

MOBILE BATHROOMS

HANDYMAN SERVICES

ARE YOU RENOVATING? MOBILE BATHROOM FOR HIRE

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• Fast Response to urgent repairs • All General Plumbing & Maintenance • Drains Cleared & Repaired & Roofing High Pressure jetting Quality in all • Hot Water Repairs and areas of Plumbing Replacements • Roofing & Gutter Specialists FREE • Gas Fitting QUOTES • Gas appliance servicing

Ph 5446 1535

OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE FOR A FREE, NO OBLIGATION QUOTE, CALL TROY ON 0418 844 590 OR EMAIL T_EYOUNG@BIGPOND.NET.AU

C.P.D

FREE FRIENDLY QUOTES • Over 10 years Experience • New and old homes • Texturings • ALL your painting needs

0400 493 491 cramptonpainting@gmail.com CRAMPTON PAINTING & DECORATING

Sandhurst Painting and Decorating 35 years experience Prompt efficient service at reasonable rates

Quotation gladly given

PO Box 54, Eaglehawk

Peter Carr Plumbing & Gasfitting

Painter & Decorator

Pty. Ltd.

License No. 32710

A friendly, reliable, local plumbing team fully qualified in all aspects of plumbing

544 33 999 4 Nolan Street, Bendigo

Greg Hicks st same day Plumbing Fajosebrvtoicoesmall Master Plumber

No

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

Lic#100122

RUBBISH REMOVAL

0417 057 010 PLASTERERS

Specialising in Landscape construction

• Mowing • Edging • Pebble Paths • Yard tidy and removal • Landscaping & Garden maintenance

UN

YOUR FRIENDLY, PROFESSIONAL AND QUALITY PAINTING TEAM FOR ALL TYPES OF PAINTING

Call Phill Hutchings on

When reliable service matters!

Free quotes - we look after you

Rubbish RubbishRemoval Removal Pruning Pruning

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Electrical Installations

KITCHENS

NE

Geoff Williams

REC 4085

ELECTRICIANS

We load for you!

7 Days a Week CLAY ANSTEE PLASTERING clayanstee@gmail.com 248 Arnold Street, Bendigo

0408 859 735 PEST CONTROL

No job too small or too big

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0423 402 474 STORAGE

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• Handymen • Cleaning • Builder • Floors • • Carpenters • Glazier • Fencing • Plastering • • Painters • Bathroom & Kitchen Reno’s • • Granite Benchtops • Paving • Concreting • • Plumbers • Decking • Electricians • • Pruning • Tiling • Tree Lopping • • Sheds & Pergolas • Lawns & Gardens •

Central Victoria 13 11 98

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

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10 SIZES FROM $20 PER WEEK Free Use of Courtesy Trailer 7 Days Access & On-Site Electronic Surveillance Security

Formally “Spider Sprayers”

NEW AND USED BOXES AND PACKING MATERIALS AVAILABLE

Suite B 175 Lyttleton Tce, Bendigo greyarmybendigo@bigpond.com

Services Offered

HOME MAINTENANCE

5448 4499

For safe, effective and reliable pest control

Prompt friendly service Fully insured, trained All work fully guaranteed and accredited Environmentally friendly All pest control services “If it’s not right, we’ll put it right no matter what it takes”

NO JOB TOO SMALL

• Carpentry • Tiling • Painting • Plastering • Pergolas • Decks

CALL PETER 0409 422 271 Email: bhmpeter@hotmail.com

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Call us Now

131 546 www.jimspestcontrol.com.au

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SUBDIVISION

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Services Offered ROOFING

SUPERIOR

• Concrete tiles • Terracotta acotta tiles fing • Slate tiles • Iron roofi ng

ROOFING

& MAINTENANCE SERVICES

FREE ROOF INSPECTIONS S New Roofing Re-Roofing Extensions Rebedding & Flexible Pointing Valley & Gutter Replacement

High Pressure Cleaning ngg De-Mossing Sealing & Painting Asbestos Removals Pensioner Discounts

EXPERTS IN ALL ASPECTS OF ROOFING 5444 2028

robert@superiorroofing.net.au www.superiorroofing.net.au

0438 632 219

TILING

SPOUT CLEANING

Thorp Tiling “You style it, I’ll tile it”

FLOOR & WALL TILING Ceramic & Porcelain Slate & Stone Waterproofing Silicon & Grout Sealing Feature Walls & Mosaic Ourdoor Areas

SPOUT CLEANING

CV Industrial Vacuum Services Reduce Fire Risk Spouts Vacuumed Spotlessly Pensioner Discounts Water Tanks Cleaned

Ph Paul 5439 3835 or 0428 395 429

Kyle 0421 255 044 www.thorptiling.com kylethorptiling@live.com.au

* Fully Insured

FOR SALE

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"AVONDALE" gold china coffee set, GC. $25 Ph 5448 4556

BENCHTOP water heater /cooler $30 Ph 0400 158 727

DOUBLE Bed + Base in Good Codition $100 Phone 5441 3772

1950'S Vintage s/back rocker chair, tapestry, $80 Ph 0466 269 948

BOOK biography of Keith Miller, Aust. Cricketer EC $20 Ph 0476 077 570

FIBREGLASS shower shelf 1900 H x 1900 W $100 Ph 0450 629 517

INSULATION, 3.5 yellow batts, 9 sq mtrs, half price, $25 each. Ph 0439 371 301 or 0438 416 924

PINBALL machine, Star Trek Next Generation, fully working, EC, $4,200. Ph 0400 137 290 after 6pm.

3 PIECE outdoor green iron setting $70 Phone 5447 3605

BRAEMAR Energy Master gas heaters (x2) Working. $25 for both 5447 0612

PINE chest of drawers, $90 PH 5442 8485

CHEAP REDGUM SPLIT FIREWOOD

KELVINATOR A/C window wall mounted, energy eff $100 Ph 0429 427 925

BEST of James Galway, box set of 4 LP's EC $12 Phone 5447 8573 7PCE Modular Lounge with Day bed + Double bed. Coffee Mock suede, Excellent Condition $1100 Ph 5443 3227 ACUBRA Hat, Sz 52-53 Cattlemans $70 Ph 0401 132 177 ALUMINIUM sash window 1800 x 850mm $100 Phone 5442 1732 ANTIQUE baltic Pine Door, w/glass panels $90 ONO Ph 0419 110 517 ANTIQUE baltic pine kitchen table, needs work $85 ONO Ph 0419 110 517 ANTIQUE baltic pine ktchen table, needs work $85 ONO Ph 0419 110 517 ANTIQUE sliding door, w /glass panels and pelmet $60 Phone 5446 1310 ANTIQUE timber fire surround & mantle piece $80 Phone 5446 1310 AUDIO Tape, History & Comedy of Cricket $5 Phone 0476 077 570

TREE LOPPING

SMITHS Quality tree and Stump Removal

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

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BABY COT, light timber, inner spring mattress + Linen, Excellent Condition $200 Phone: 0400 106 049 BABY Play Mat, 2 hanging toys, Lamaze brand $5 0400 689 105

BRICKS Mixed Bendigo Red bricks, clean and good.

Approx 1000, $500 Ph 5446 3678 BSE Girls uniform EC $30 Phone 0437 425 110 BSE Uniform, rugby top EC $50 Phone 0437 425 110

FRIDGE and Freezer, Pigeon Pair - Fridge 420L Freezer 380L, Excellent Condition $400 ONO Ph 0407 976 967

CD Rack, Pine, holds 120 $40 Phone 5447 7050 CHAIR, Carved Walnut Gentlemans chair, $320 Ph 5439 5805 CHILD'S Chair, needs painting, $10 ONO Phone 0476 077 570 COMPLETE female shop mannequin EC $100 Phone 0447 232 986 COMPUTER Desk, Excellent Cond. $50 Phone 5442 4512

David Smith

STOOLS, solid timber, (x2) $30 Ph 0447 200 106

0427 506 160

BASSINET for Valco Pram, black, fly screen, EC $12 Ph 0400 689 105

DESK wood dark stain, 2 Drawers, Cupboard, GC $50 Ph 0428 422993

• Founders of “No water, No charge”” • Family owned and operated • Over 90 years combined experience (Three Generations) 0428 518 159 or 0428 452 175 • Largest modern rigs murraydrilling@bigpond.com

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

Free quotes to suit your budget.

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

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TRADIES ...get the market you’re missing...

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FRIDGES

and Freezers. Top brands from $195. Fully recond, 6 mths wty. 283 High St, G/Sq. Ph. 5441 1955

LA-Z-BOY sofa, 3 seater, EC, black leather imitation, only 6 months old. $1000 ONO. Ph 5446 8061 LOUNGE suite, drk brown rattan w/seating cushions inc Coffee & TV table, suit in or outdoors, EC, Cost $2500 Sell $400 Ph 0418 126 748 LOVELY gurl doll, 58cm tall, red hair, GC $19 5448 4556 MASSAGE table, New, $150 Ph 0417 935 279 MASSAGE table, portable $60 Ph 0400 158 727

GARDEN Mulcher, Good condition $50 PH 5442 8485

MATTRESS + base, Sealey, $100 Ph 0404 078 268

GATES for drive, steel gal.

198 L x 84 H $100 Ph 0401 132 177

MATTRESS memory foam, as new, $100 Ph 0404 078 268

GRILL, electric swiss style, VGC $20 Phone 5447 7050

MOBILITY Scooter. "GoGo Elite" VGC, Just serviced, As new batteries, $700 PH 0400 777 154

GYM ball with hand pump, $5 Ph 5444 3757 HALL Table, small carved, smoked glass top $65 Phone 0466 269 948 HAY New season Oaten hay sml squares $7 Wheat Straw sml squares $4 Phone 0439 296 455

DINING Setting, Oval extension table + 6 chairs, new brown upholstery, GC, $150 ONO Ph 0418 126 748

Cat Enclosures

To advertise in this section please call

0427 349 549

CCB Shirts, summer & winter sz Medium $10 ea Ph 0410 016 849

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

FREE SITE INSPECTIONS

LARGE Backpack, as new, $20 Ph 5442 1507

FREE Firewood, to pick up. Large cut mixed variety Ph 5442 4668

CORNER computer desk, Wooden, Good Condition $200 Ph 5447 0623.

Murray’s Water Boring

For further details Phone Clint

CCB Jumper & sports uniform sz Medium $15ea Ph 0410 016 849

BACK Door, fly wire, half wood, 204 x 82 $30 Ph 0401 132 177

Services Offered

LADIES shirts etc, Size 16-22, 3 for $10 Ph 5448 4556

FOWLERS outfit with 40+ bottles $20 Ph 5443 1717

CCB Trousers & shorts, sz Medium $15 ea Ph 0410 016 849

KODAKGEAR Tripod, for Videocam, EC $25 Ph 5447 8573

12M TRUCK LOAD $1100 OR HALF TRUCK LOAD $600

BSE School shorts, Girls Sz18 EC $15 Phone 5442 5552

COMPUTER desk, small glass, $20 PH 5442 8485

BUNK/Students desk, single, $80 Phone 5447 3605

TILL THE END OF FEB

BSE uniform, sport polo, EC $15 Phone 0437 425 110

BABY Rocker/Carrier, fold down hood, blue $7 Phone 0400 689 105

WATER BORING

SUMMERTIME SPECIALS

KING single mattress, Clean, Slight slat damage $20 Ph 5442 5552

HAY Oaten and Clover Small squares This season Ph 0427 373 043

HAY

Oaten rolls, net wrapped. Good Quality from $66 Axedale.

Phone: 0428 590 023 IBOSA E-Bike as new, $900 ONO Ph 0427 301 401

POUFFE/STOOL, brown leather, large, VGC $45 Phone 0466 269 948

RED velvet, 2-Seater, Antique. $85 Ph 0419 110 517

RUG light brown shagpile, 5ft x 3ft VGC $20 Phone 5444 5836

SANYO Microwave oven GC $25 Ph 5441 7448

SHOWERHEAD, flexispray as new, 3 spray settings $15 Ph 5447 7762

SIEVED TOP SOIL

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

SOIL

Compost with manures and straw mix.

Can deliver Bgo or pick up. Ph 0427 304 600

STEELCRAFT double Pram $35 Ph 0450 629 517

STIL Wipper snipper, Petrol, $250 Ph 0417 935 279

STUDENT desk, teak $30 Ph 0417 935 279

SUNBEAM Electric Wok, Large, As new, $50 Phone 5447 7050

TABLE + 2 matching bench seats, EC $99 Phone 5442 4512

TALL crystal cabinet, EC $100 Ph 0447 232 986

MUSHROOM COMPOST OR SOIL

TENT, Canvas, Sleeps 5, Used twice $330 Phone 5439 5805

$50 per metre. Minimum 4 metres. Free delivery to Bendigo area.

Phone 0400 855 626.

TIME-LIFE world library, 23 volumes, $20 lot Phone 5447 8573

ORIGINAL oil painting by Jan Neil $100 Phone 0457 989 999

TOOLBOX, Metal, 46 x 40 x 20cm, lockable $25 Phone 5446 1310

OTTOMAN large grey suede $80 Ph 0400 158 727

COUCHES (x2) 4 seats, cushions, blue & fawn, $100 Ph 0469 272 894

OVAL table, 6 chairs $50 ono Ph 5439 5852

VALCO portable change table $25 Ph 0450 629 517

PEA STRAW $7.50 Straw $6 Min 12 bales Free delivery or pick up Bendigo Ph 0427 304 600 PICKETS, Treated Pine, 1.2M lengths, $1.50ea (approx 500 available) Ph 0487 393 278

VERY old large picture frame $50 Ph 5442 1507

VICTORIAN Wine Glasses (x3) 2 x ruby 1 x emerald $90 Ph 5442 1507

VINTAGE suitcase (x3) $30 each Phone 5442 5552

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FOR SALE

GARAGE SALES

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GARAGE SALES

WARDROBE, Timber veneer, $20 Ph 5441 7936

LIVESTOCK BEEHIVE for sale, brood-box + eight frame super $200 Ph 0427 683 315

WASHER & DRYER, LG, Steam cycle, 8.5kg, used once, cost $1500 sell $850 ONO Phone 5447 7050

10 CHRISTOVIC PLACE 17 BLACK WATTLE AVE EPSOM EPSOM Saturday 8am - 2pm Saturday & Sunday urniture, BBQ, WATER TANKS FCamping, Household, 8am-3pm, large clean AND DRUMS LP's, Books, DVD's, out, lots of household and bric-a-brac 3300 lt $690. 5000 lt Bikes, and lots more $860. 2000 lt $495 2500 lt Slimline $750.

Drums 200lt $25.

www.ebsary.com.au 161 McIvor Hwy Ph 5443 6740 WESTMIX CONCRETE MIXER Very Good Condition, inspections welcome $400 Ph 5442 1165 during business hours

DINING table, dark wood, carved bevel edges & turned legs. 890cm x 1480cm, VGC, $100 Ph 5444 0636 GIRTON Junior girls 6-8 Winter pinafore, long hem, $50 0408 302 134

136 BRIDGE ST BENDIGO Saturday & Sunday 8am-5pm Household goods and bric a brac

350 STATION ST EPSOM Saturday Only from 7am, Opening another Container. Steel, timber fence & wall cladding, racking, lots more.

WANTED

6 BARNETT DRIVE KANGAROO FLAT Saturday from 8am, No early callers. Quality Garage Sale. Lamps, China, Paintings, Mirrors, Folk Art, Woodwork, Bric a brac etc

BICHON Frisse Puppies 5 F, & 3 M. Wormed, Vacc & M/C Good with Children & allergy free $550 Ph 5480 3641 or 0402 226 723 M/C:982000363024112, 982000362846896, 982000363024695, 982000363024522, 982000363024783, 982000362971818, 982000363024139

YOUNG ferrets, female, 10 weeks old, $25 Ph 0417 781 957

To advertise in this section please call HEATHCOTE 32 WRIGHT ST Sunday Only, 8.30am 1pm, Moving House Sale. House, Shed and Garden products

CARAVANS & TRAILERS

CARAVANS & TRAILERS

2005 Coromal Excel 511 Poptop, VGC, Reg Nov 2015, R/O awn, I/S matt. $21,000 neg. Ph 5446 9872 or 0408 172 167

WINDSOR Seaview 2005 Poptop 18ft, island DB, Aircon, m/wave, awning, VGC $17,900 Ph 0419 894 481

Bikes sold, traded & recycled. Spares and accessories.

See Michael and John 67-69 Bridge Street, Bendigo 3550 Open 9.00am-5.30pm Mon-Sat / 10.00am-5.30pm Sun

MOTOR BIKES

Ph: 5442 2523 SMS: 0411 627 348

SHEEP Lambs 6 months old $90 each, Can Deliver Ph 5439 7136

BARGAIN 2003 Jayco Poptop, Twin beds, plus 01 Merc ML270 Diesel UHF774 $31,000 Phone 5439 5180 JAYCO Freedom, approx 17ft, 2 single beds, G/E stove, b/up batt, awning /full annex as new, G/E Fridge, micro, brand new TV on swing arm, clean modern van, easy to tow $17,900 ONO Ph 0417 337 424 or 0400 912 916 TRADIES Trailer, 6x4 box trailer, Excellent Condition $1100 ONO Ph 0427 301 401

TRAILERS

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SCRAP WANTED including White Goods, Batteries, Mags, etc Ph 5446 1191 or 0447 744 043

WANTED TO BUY

CASH

For Fridges & Freezers, in GWO up to 25yrs.

Washing Machines up to 7yrs old.

Ph. 5441 1955 DOG

Walking Exercise Machine Wanted Phone 5446 3605 or 0400 978 757 LEADLIGHT coloured glass, offcuts, lead, or other.

Phone 0438 435 917 TRACTORS & farm machinery wanted. Going or not, cash paid, Ph 0429 393 221 MOBILITY scooter wanted, 4 wheels. Please phone 5446 2870

To advertise in this section please call

25 HERBERT AVE STRATHDALE Sat 8am - 4.30pm, Sunday 8am-12pm.

Moving home, not junk!

Modern furniture & homewares, tools, some antiques

Boarding Kennel & Cattery

Muckleford School Road Muckleford 3451 Open 8:30am-12:00pm & 4:00pm - 6:00pm Phone (03) 5472 4698 Mobile 0428 882 411 E: Jeralee@iinet.net.au www.jeralee.com.au

LIVESTOCK

BENDIGO ANTIQUE AND ESTATE AUCTIONS

ADOPT-A-PET OPT A

Male, Desexed, 5 years 9 months

AUCTION - Wednesday 25th FEB - 3 pm 116 Hattam Street, Golden Square 600 lots of Antiques & Collectables on offer:

inc:- Large Vic style Ced 12 dr B/case, Orig ced partners desk, w/stand, Hall table, B/front, S/board, .Sup B/W S/ board, Library table, Chaise and matching arm chairs, 2 door B/case, Chival mirrors, Cast iron garden urns and peds, Vic mah gents chair, 6 Spade B/chairs, Art/Nu S/Board, Vic red base S/board, long case clocks, roll top desks, 1/2r L/Lite B/ case, late Vic bur wal W/stand + D/table, Pine farm house tables, Corelli pionola and cab, C/iron gard furn, Console + Mantle Radios, Dressing screens, Num dining settings, Clocks, Kero lamps, Paintings,Prints, Old tools, 1940s to 50s American plain rifle + percussion horse pistol, old clarinette, bank notes, coins, stamp albums, 61 collectable sterling silver medallions, Bgo Pottery, Remaud, Casey + Wembley ware, Cased balance scales, etc etc.

Collectables:- R/Albert, R/Doulton, Wedgewood, Delft, Maling Ware, Aynsley, Crown Devon, Noritake, Crystal Art, Dep, Fenton, Carnival + Vaseline Glass, French carriage clock, Suzie Cooper, Quality EP ware, Estate + Costume Jewellery, Gold + Silver, etc, etc.

FULL INSPECTION: Sat 9 - 5pm also 9am Day of Sale.

CONTACT: Dennis 5442 2689 or Vernon 5441 4168 or

0407 485 333

Carbie

Pomeranian

Carbie is a gorgeous little man who was surrendered to us because of his separation anxiety. He would like a new home where he can be at home with his new owner most of the time. He will possibly follow you wherever you go as he loves his human company.

Male, Est 3 years

I am an extremely handsome boy who has stunning markings. I can be a little shy at first when in new situations, but show me how much you love and adore me and I will do the same with you. I may not be suited to younger children but definitely with children who will take their time with me.

THE RSPCA IS THE POUND FOR THE BENDIGO CITY COUNCIL.

Piper Lane, East Bendigo

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

We are still having a lot of stray cats coming through.

If you are missing your cat, please come through and check to see if your fur baby is here.

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HARLEY DAVIDSON Sportster 1200, 25,000ks, New tyres, Exc Cond, 6mths Reg, (AB-267) $7999 Phone 0417 032 099

BOATS

TRADIE

DEALS

BOATS

Sleekline Contarge Mark II 2007

100 hours, 350 Chev, soft clutch, white in colour, Stereo, Travel Cover, high pole, Bimini, matching white tandem Easytow Trailer, excellent condition.

Very reliable boat- like new

BOATS

CAR PARTS

STACER Runabout 4mtr, 25hp Johnson, Bimini, Hummingbird, 3 swivel sets, Jackets, Nav lights, Boat + Trailer both Reg til Dec 2015 $3850 Ph 5443 7614

SCRAP METAL WANTED

3.7M Aluminium boat and trailer with 15HP Johnson outboard motor. $1000 Ph 5447 7192

Cars, trucks, tractors, tin, wire, white goods etc.

Phone 5474 3237 or 0427 312 146.

WRECKING DRAGON CITY MOTOR WRECKERS

3.8 Savage. Built in floor, 15HP Mariner, Brooker Trailer, life jackets, $2100 Ph 5446 7811 or 0428 928 725

ALUM. Stessco 2011, 15HP Suzuki, lowrance, finder, Dunbier trailer, all accesories. $4,500 Phone 0459 762 193

STACER Runabout 4.2 Mtr. 30HP Suzuki.

Carpet, Hummingbird, Marine Radio, 2 swivel seats, Bait board, Jackets, Nav lights, Reg til 9/8/15.

Dunbier Trailer, New Tyres, Spare wheel, Reg til 6/4/15 $6300 PH 0418 586 198

WRECKING

Panel Beating.

No insurance or restoration work.

Pensioner Discount Ph 5447 4441 A/H 0487 000 145 Kangaroo Flat LMCT 11067

To advertise in this section please call

CARS WANTED

Cash offered.

Phone 0417 334 009.

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WRECKING VEHICLES & SMALL TRUCKS WANTED TO BUY

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ON ALL AMAROKS

AWARD WINNING

LMCT 4761. Licenced second hand dealer.

$28,990 Ono. Ph: 0417 054 350

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DSH LOST YOUR DOG O OR RC CAT? AT?

5441 2209

KH-100EX VGC RWC Genuine 19,940 Kms on clock, REG to March 2015, $1200 Phone 0435 360 829

LIVESTOCK Sarge

A.M. Hyett Motorcycles

2005 June, shift, 0427

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LIVESTOCK

CLEARING SALES

HONDA 1984 MC 250cc Road bike. Needs work.

Reg ID-4IL $600 Phone 5442 6937

HYUNDAI Sonata 160,000ks, Reg EC, Sporty auto RWC, $3500 Ph 446 306 (PLT600)

MOTOR BIKES

Email mhyett1952@yahoo.com.au

6 x 4 $590.

8 x 5 tandem $2,190.

161 McIvor Hwy

CLOSING DOWN New store coming. All stock and fittings must go. No reasonable offer refused.

Bendigo Formal Wear, Shop 5 295 Lyttleton Tce, Bendigo. SAT 10am 2pm. MON 10am 5pm. Ph 5443 4673

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Specialising In: • Holdens • Commodores • Fords • Light Commercials FREE REMOVAL OF UNWANTED VEHICLES

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

Your Volkswagen Partner

• Unlimited Km 3 Year Warranty‡ • Capped Price Servicing✓ for 6 years/90,000km available

Symes Motors 197 High Street, Bendigo LMCT11420 Tel. 03 5442 3111

Get an Award Winning Tradie Deal at www.symesmotors.com.au

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Amarok 4x4 Manual from only

37,990

$

Driveaway*

Alloy wheels Front fog lamps Metallic paint

*Offer available on New & Demonstrator Model Year 2014 Amarok sold and delivered by 31/03/15. Options may be available for an additional cost. Not available in conjunction with the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Fleet Program. Volkswagen Group Australia reserves the right to change or extend this offer. Terms and conditions apply, see vwtradie.com.au ✓Capped price servicing available at an extra cost at participating dealers on eligible models. Capped Price Servicing applies to the first 6 standard services of your vehicle which are scheduled to occur every 15,000 km/12 month intervals (whichever occurs first). Exclusions apply. Volkswagen Group Australia reserves the right at any time to modify or discontinue the Capped Price Servicing Program. ‡Conditions apply to unlimited km 3 year warranty. See www.volkswagen-commercial.com.au.

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MECHANICS VOLVO MERCEDES BENZ BMW VOLKSWAGON PEUGOT Service & Repair Specialists Jamie Hackett Motors Ph 5446 8635

AUTO COMMODORE VY S Utility, 18" alloy wheels, RWC, New windscreen, EC, (Vin 6G1YK43894L316876) $6500 Ph 0411 432 733

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

AUTO

2001 AU Ford Fairmont, dual fuel, Auto, CD, Climate control, no rego or RWC $2500 ONO Ph 0474 940 977 (1az2px) 2012 Mitsubishi 4cyl tray, fibreglass canope, 5sp man, 6 months reg, 100,000ks, (ZEJ495) with RWC $12,500 Phone 0411 709 325

ASTRA Convertible Bertone Edition, 2002 Man. 120,000km. Sept Rego. RWC, EC. $8500 Lovely ladies car Phone 54 437565 or 0428437565 (RTB-185)

BMW X5 2004.

126,500kms, History.

Exceptional buy $18,900 Ph 0403 355 592 (TRE-558)

COMMODORE VY Auto, New tyrpes, New, batt, As is, Unreg SKO-844 $750 Ph 5443 1710 or 0401 915 906

COMMODORE Wagon 2006 VZ 294,000ks, Reg & RWC, very clean , nice looking car, runs very well, T/bar, Cruise, Elec windows, CD player, window tint, Cargo barrier $4000 Firm Ph 0428 521 775 (UIV-381) DAEWOO Sedan 98, 2dr Man,JNW038 6mths reg, $695 OBO Ph 0411 696 545

MOTOR CAR TRADER REG 1998

Regulations require that from June, 1998 both licensed motor car traders and persons other than licensed motor car traders, must include the following info when advertising a motor car sale.

1.) The cash price of the motor car 2.) Whichever of the following is applicable: a.) if the motor car is registered, the reg no. b.) if the car is unregistered, the engine no. of the vehicle; or the chassis no; or the vehicle ID no; or the reg no. (if any) last assigned to the vehicle; or if none of those numbers are reasonably ascertainable, any other number by which the vehicle may be identified. a licensed motor car trader must also state in their advertisements their LMCT no. and the details of any periodical payments applicable.

Penalty for failure to comply with these regulations is a $1,000 fine.

AUTO

AUTO

DAEWOO Leganza 1997, blue, auto, 153,000kms, a/c, p/s, $3000 without RWC$3500 with RWC. OYR-540.

Ph 5443 1509 Bendigo

MITSUBISHI Lancer 99, 1.5 man, PQE900, EC, RWC $2750 Phone 0428 648 051

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Chip & Scratch Repairs Paintless Dent Repairs Paint & Interior Protection Custom Polishing & Mirror Shine

2012 Nissan Navara DX 22 Tray 2.5L Turbo Diesel 5sp Man, White /grey interior, 34000ks, 12 mths reg, RWC (1CI1DI) $16,000 Phone 0418 146 864

0409 215 235 www.ducopro.com.au _______________

EA Falcon wagon on gas, VE EL Motor, done only 85,000ks, UBS469 $475 Ph 0417 059 609 FORD EB Sedan 93, auto, t/bar, YMV-510, $550 Ph 0429 919 021

2008 Statesman Caprice 3.6L Dual Fuel, Auto, fully optioned, Silver /Black interior, 130ks, Reg til July 2015, RWC, (1CZ7SC) $16,000 Phone 0418 146 864

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Now it’s your turn.

VACC PRE PURCHASE INSPECTIONS FORD Laser SR 2001, R O A D W O R T H Y Man, 176,000ks, well CERTIFICATES maintained, with REG /RWC (rqb619) $4500 Ph 0438 403 624 or 0411 261 554

MITSUBISHI Magna, 2000, auto, white, 308,000kms, VGC, reg til May'15 $3000 ONO Ph 0417 587 273 (SDW-672) MITSUBISHI Triton 4x4 GLXR 2005 dual cab, turbo diesel, fully optioned, 193km, ARB canope, full r/rack, front b/bar, side steps, rear step, t/bar, Reg/RWC great tradies rig $15,500 (tcb-987) Ph 0408 510 281

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HYUNDAI Elantra 2004, 2L 5sp Man, New tyres, new w/screen, new brakes. 12 mths reg & RWC (1DX1VY) $3800 Ph 5442 8607

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Donate blood today and save a life tomorrow.

BMW Z3 Roadster 2000, 74000ks, 5sp 6cyl 2.2L, 6mths Reg, RWC $19,500 (RCB8310) Phone 5449 6082

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CAR

FOR SALE FORESTER X SAT NAV SPECIAL 2007,109,380ks, RWC, Reg til March 2016 (13mths.)

Genuine reason for selling. $13,800 Ph. 5439 5423

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$23 NISSAN PULSAR HATCH Auto, a/c, p/s, tinted windows, alloys, low kms.

ABC111. $18,000. Ph 5442 1646

$28.50 with photo

Conditions apply. For private use only.

USED CAR BARGAINS at BUDGET PRICES 2001 HYUNDAI ELANTRA HATCH

5 speed manual priced for or a quick sale. Ideal first car. ar.

STOCK #14883

MITCUBISHI VERADA AUTO SEDAN

Ideal first car with air conditioning and power steering. WGO 538

Be quick for this little beauty.

Loads of reg at a bargain price. RHR 886 AWAY $3,990 DRIVE INC RWC

AWAY $3,990 DRIVE INC RWC

Luxury limousine with full leather and lovely to drive. RTR 796

AWAY $3,990 DRIVE INC RWC

AWAY $3,990 DRIVE INC RWC

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MAZDA BRAVO 4X4 TWIN CAB

2003 FORD FOCUS LX AUTO

Just in. Auto top of the range Focus hatchback priced to sell!! STOCK # 343542 AWAY $4,990 DRIVE INC RWC

CED

REDU

2002 FOR FAIRLANE SPORTSMAN

2002 MITSUBISHI V6 MAGNA

Family wagon with cargo barrier and loads more. OVY 663

ED

JUST ARRIV

Loads of gear and priced to go.

SFY 993 AWAY $5,990 DRIVE INC RWC

TOYOTA COROLLA AUTO HATCH

SUBURU BRUMBY UT UTE

Ever popular brumby ute with ith canopy. Be quick FMX 813

Another bargain! Ideal 1st car.

QBK 003

AWAY $2,990 DRIVE INC RWC

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City FC ready for season ON the eve of the National Premier League’s Victoria season kick off, Bendigo City FC launched its season in style on Wednesday night.

The first-year club, which inherited Bendigo’s NPL licence from FC Bendigo, gets its 2015 campaign under way against Moreland City at Epsom Huntly Recreation Reserve on Saturday in a twilight fixture.

The Bendigo Bankbacked club held its official launch on Wednesday night at

Hashtag bar, and unveiled its 2015 playing strip.

Federal member for Bendigo Lisa Chesters was on hand to present the team with their strips for the season, including first-year coach Greg Thomas.

“Lisa’s focus is Bendigo and what better person to have than our federal member involved,” general manager Robyn Williams said.

More than 120 players will represent Bendigo in eight sides ranging from senior

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men through to the under-12 boys team.

FC Bendigo finished 14th last year, but City will be looking to better that mark during the marathon 29-round NPL season.

City will not play its second home game of the season until April 4 against Moreland Zebras.

ALL SET: Bendigo City’s Greg Thomas and Fab Soncin.

Photo: BILL CONROY

Kangaroo Flat kicks off

President re-elected

KANGAROO Flat Football Netball Club will kick start its 2015 campaign with a weekend of sport at the end of this month.

The club will host a sports night on Saturday, February 28, featuring AFL Footy Show regulars Jonathan Brown and Jake King at the Kangaroo Flat Sports Club from 7pm.

Tickets are selling fast and can be bought at the Kangaroo Flat Sports Club.

The weekend comes as the Roos continue to build up to the coming Bendigo Football Netball League season, after a

LONG-TIME Bendigo Fighting Miners president Alan Wilkinson has been re-elected president of the club for a 10th consecutive season that will be his last.

Wilkinson has led the club through a sustained period of success, and will look to go out on a high with a third premiership in the last four years.

The Miners have won four premierships in total in the last decade, all in the Victorian Rugby Union League’s country division before stepping up a grade last season.

Injuries hit the team late in the season to spoil what could have been yet another title-winning year, but Wilkinson is optimistic about season 2015.

“The core of the successful teams of 2012-14 will be

bounce-back year in 2014.

“I guess this year is a consolidation year, we improved a lot last season and this year we want to make sure we can be competitive in every game,” Roos senior coach Jason Stevens said.

“Last year there were a couple of games in which we got blown away and we can’t afford those this year in what looks like being a really tight race for the finals.

“All the sides around us have improved and brought in quality players, and we think we have been able to do that

too. We are looking forward to getting 2015 under way with that weekend, and then looking forward to our practice hitouts before round one.”

After the sports night, the club will host the fifth annual Kangaroo Flat Community Golf Day at Belvoir Park.

More than 100 players will compete for a great array of prizes thanks to the support of local firm Evolution Copy and Print Solutions.

For tickets and more information, contact KFFNC president Paul Brooks on 0407 501 068.

available for us this year and we are optimistic in regard to recruitment for the upcoming season,” he said.

In a further boost for the Miners, Keech Castings will continue as major sponsor of the club this season.

The Miners have scheduled practice matches against Geelong, Shepparton and Melton before the season proper starts after Easter.

Training takes place at the Epsom Huntly Recreation Reserve pitch number one on Thursday nights at 7pm.

The club is also seeking expressions of interest from people with knowledge of the game and/or conditioning to join its coaching staff for the 2015 season.

Anyone interested can contact Alan Wilkinson on 0409 769 848.

AXE CREEK bounced back from consecutive poor bowling performances in a big way on the first day of round nine in the EVCA, claiming first innings points against Spring Gully.

The Crows decided to bat first after winning the toss but their top order failed to fire, the visitors losing their first eight wickets for only 60 runs.

Andrew Sharpe (43) and Saheed Akolade (27) put on 54 for the ninth wicket to take the Crows into triple figures before Greg Burns struck with the last two wickets, dismissing Spring Gully for 133 from 39.1 overs.

Gun all-rounder Grant Le Poidevin earned his third five wicket haul of the season, claiming 5/22 from his eight overs.

Cowboys skipper Brannon Stanford blasted 11 fours and a six on his way to 76 before he was bowled by Alex Sutton, who claimed three wickets.

Rob Fisher made 58, going to stumps unbeaten along with Nick Skeen. The duo will resume with the score at 7/200 on day two.

At Ken Wust Oval, Alex Collins’ return from injury proved to be a boost for United’s bowling stocks as the quick took 6/69 against West Bendigo.

The Redbacks had five batsmen score at least 20 but none that reached 50, Gary Singh (47), Dion Prange (35) and Brad McHugh (31) among those to get a start as West Bendigo was dismissed for 216.

United lost 2/32 in seven overs at the crease before stumps – Andrew Collins caught off the bowling of Brad McHugh for one, before Forbes Klemm was dismissed on the last ball of the day – with Josh Filo remaining unbeaten on 20.

Mandurang’s middle order stepped up in the battle of top against bottom at Maiden Gully, with the visitors setting Gully a target of 286 for victory.

James Pietromonaco top scored with 86 off 105 balls, Ben Rodda made an unbeaten 55 while fifth man in Michael Healy made 43.

Brett Haw was economical for the hosts with an economical 3/33 from 15 overs.

Marong and Golden Gully’s clash at Cal Gully Oval is evenly poised heading into day two after the Panthers made 209 after winning the toss and electing to bat.

Things did not go to plan early for Marong, losing skipper Tom Huf for naught, but fellow opener Scott Ross played a steadying knock of 70 and Scott Mclarty added 49.

Shaun O’Shea took 4/65 from his 17.2 overs for the Cobras with Seb Olle, Travis Nolan and Brad Webster sharing the remaining wickets.

Sedgwick and Emu Creek will play a oneday match this week at JG Edwards oval in Strathfieldsaye, after they were washed out.

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All in a good cause

Spirit faces battle of the giants From Page 40

TOP CLASH: Bendigo Bank’s Tim Rodda and John Mulder.

By JOEL PETERSON

AS local cricket action heads towards, Bendigo’s two biggest employers will do battle with bat and ball today in support of a good cause.

The Bendigo Bank and Bendigo Health duke it out in a Twenty20 clash at Tom Flood Sports Centre, in support of the Asha Foundation.

The Foundation provides valuable support and services, including healthcare and education, to people living in areas affected

by poverty.

After last year’s corresponding match, Bendigo Health was able to send two midwives to the Indian city of Delhi to support people living in slums throughout that nation’s capital.

Bendigo Health CEO John Mulder, whose side claimed victory last year with a six off the last ball of the day, said the game would be played with great spirit, yet with the seriousness of the cause firmly in mind.

He even offered up some early sledging to the bank team, per-

haps in keeping with some of the on-field antics during this summer’s test match series between Australia and India.

“The trophy has taken pride of place in my office for the last 12 months and I expect it to be back there again after next Friday’s match,” he said.

“I have heard the Bendigo Bank team has already engraved it for us, which is a lovely gesture on their behalf.

“It is a wonderful cause and a great event and we look forward to getting out there and giving it

our best shot.”

Bendigo Bank regional manager Wayne Tobin said bank staff had been stung by last year’s defeat and were keen to bounce back.

“Not that we’re poor sports, but we’ve been practising our underarm bowling in case they need six off the last ball,” Tobin said.

“To raise enough money last year for two midwives was fantastic and we hope we can at least replicate that success.”

The charity match starts at 6.30pm tonight.

Francis will match up on the Spirit star again in what could be the game’s key individual duel.

Lucas said this week that Francis – in sterling form after an uncharacteristically poor display against Bendigo in the round 15 loss – will not be prone to the same mistakes come game day.

“She’s the link in our group and she’s doing really well and she was very good on Sunday (against Dandenong),” he said.

“Defensively I just think that Bendigo earlier in the year went at her and she’s made some huge adjustments and improvement.”

Harrower said Bendigo will be balanced on offence, all the while knowing that getting one or both of Francis and Batkovic in foul trouble early would be a major boost.

“We will be balanced on offence, obviously we will have players that we want to target within our game plan, but we won’t just go to one option over and over,” he said.

“I feel we have no monkey on our back, we are proven at this level in finals basketball so we can just go out there not having the pressure of needing to win to vindicate ourselves or defend our top spot.

“I know the girls will leave it all out there, and hopefully we can earn the week off.”

Tip-off between Bendigo and Townsville on Sunday is at 3pm, with the game televised on ABC2.

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FC READY TO KICK OFF

Battle of giants

By JOEL PETERSON

IT has quickly developed into one of the Women’s National Basketball League’s biggest rivalries, and on Sunday the Bendigo Spirit and Townsville Fire will lock horns in the finals for the fourth time in three seasons.

There have been higher stakes – the sides have duelled in the last two grand finals – but Sunday’s semi-final clash in Townsville will decide who takes the crucial home

I don’t think past seasons, or even past games, count for anything court advantage into the grand final in two weeks’ time.

Townsville is desperate to host the decider for the first time, while Bendigo knows all too well the influence of having nearly three thousand of your own fans behind you in the biggest game of the season.

Both sides enter the finals with mixed form, despite finishing first and second on the table.

Bendigo suffered a disappointing loss to a fired-up Canberra last week, while Townsville were

downed by Sydney before backing up in a thrilling overtime win against Dandenong.

Bendigo has won seven of the 11 encounters between the sides over the last three seasons, but both coaches say the past will count for little come tip-off “I don’t think past seasons, or even past games, count for anything,” Spirit coach Bernie Harrower said.

“We know they are dangerous, and there are different circumstances that affect the result of every game so we certainly can’t dwell on that and expect something to happen for even a second.”

“From my point of view it’s preparing as a normal week and preparing against Bendigo who have been champions for the last two years,” Townsville coach Chris Lucas told the club’s website this week.

When Bendigo has won, it has often been thanks to the inspired play of Kelsey Griffin.

Griffin thrives on the rivalry between the two standout teams of the past three years, and her two Rachel Sporn trophies as Most Valuable Player of the grand final show exactly that.

When the two sides met in round three in Bendigo, Griffin took full advantage of her speed and finishing ability to score on Cayla Francis and Suzy Batkovic and set up a thrilling Spirit win. Continued Page 38

HIGH SPOT: Kelsey Griffin and Cayla Francis.

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