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ISSUE 919 FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2015

SPIRITED BRAVE: Millie Beaton.

Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN.

By DIANNE DEMPSEY

WHEN 15-year-old Millie Beaton’s swimming times started to slip during her preparations to qualify for state and national championships, the dedicated athlete took herself to fitness trainer Amy Holmes for some extra help.

It soon became apparent, however, that training wasn’t going to

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solve Millie’s problems and her mother took her to the doctor.

One shocking day, Millie and her mother Emma were told a tumour the size of an orange was growing behind Millie’s sixth rib and pressing into her lungs.

Millie was subsequently diag-

nosed with Ewing’s sarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer.

For the past three months Millie and Emma have been trekking up and down the Calder to the Royal Children’s Hospital where Millie has been undergoing the rigors of chemotherapy prior to a major op-

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When the tumour is removed she may need to have up to four ribs removed.

But here’s the good news, there is a 70 per cent chance of Millie being cancer-free in five years’ time.

Amy is arranging a fundraiser

for Millie, and is impressed by the teenager’s positive attitude.

“She has lost her beautiful long blonde hair but definitely not her spirit. She says she doesn’t want people feeling sad for her,” Amy says.

Social workers at the RCH have told Millie the best way to cope emotionally is “to do something you love”. Continued Page 6

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DATA from the Housing Industry Association shows detached house approvals hit a five-year high during April.

HIA senior economist Shane Garrett said detached house approvals rose by 4.7 per cent in seasonally-adjusted terms to reach 10,264 during April.

“The represents the highest monthly total for detached house approvals since February 2010,” he said.

“However, a weaker month for the multi-unit segment of the market actually drove total new dwelling approvals lower during April.”

Total new dwelling approvals fell by 4.4 per cent to 18,715 in seasonally-adjusted terms.

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“Strengthening activity in detached house building is crucial to broadening the base of the new home building recovery which has been largely contained to the multi-unit market to date. It is important that policy settings allow the expansion in detached house building to deliver on its full economic potential,” Mr Garrett said.

LOCAL real estate agents have mingled with some of the world’s best at the annual Australasian Real Estate Conference (AREC), held earlier this week.

AREC, now in its 19th year, is the largest real estate conference on the planet and brings together the world’s best real estate agents at the Convention and Exhibition Centre in Queensland.

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Real Estate Bendigo met with some of real estate’s greatest minds including John McGrath, an industry heavyweight well known for his television work on The Block and Shark Tank.

AREC 2015 and its trade expo, which Elders was again part of as an exhibitor, are said to have been the best to date.

Elders Bendigo director Martin Skahill praised the event, describing it as “world class professional development which is certain to enhance the Australian real estate industry nationally and benefit clients locally”. (includes pic contributed

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Villa land up for grabs Plans for development at Fortuna

By Dianne Dempsey

Local businessman Paul Banks struck gold twice when he bought the historic Fortuna Villa in May, 2013.

At the time Mr Banks would only say he paid between $2 and $3 million for Fortuna and the surrounding land.

He announced on Thursday that a local consortium has purchased the 2.8-hectare (approx) residential zoned site which was part of this original purchase.

The land, which is bordered

by Booth and Chum Streets, will be used for high density development.

“I am delighted and so is the purchaser. We have been in discussion through Maher Real Estate for several months, and have come to an agreement which has more than satisfied both parties,” Mr Banks said.

While the high density development is pending a council permit, Mr Banks said he was positive about the outcome.

He explained that Heritage Victoria had been consulted and certain criteria were attached.

Given Bendigo’s need for high and medium density devel-

opment, Mr Banks didn’t forecast any planning issues.

“I have viewed the proposed concept layout for the development prepared by town planners Tomkinsons and it will be a very impressive place to call home.

“It will also give Fortuna more prominence, creating an amphitheatre type environment,” he said.

Mr Banks said the remaining 1 hectare (approx) will be known as Fortuna Village, a 25-lot boutique retirement village that will allow people aged 55-plus to en-

joy the Chum Street location, as well as their own home, unlike current retirement village setups.

“It will be for the more independent type of retiree, people who want proximity to the city centre and healthcare facilities, but also won’t mind popping into the villa for tea and scones.

“Plans for this will hit the Bendigo council planning office in the next few weeks.”

Meanwhile the 4.5 hectares (approx) Fortuna Villa site itself remains a work in progress.

Council defends legal fees MORE than $2 million has been spent on the City of Greater Bendigo’s planning services legal costs in the past decade.

According to information obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, council spent $338,028 in the current financial, the information only dated to May. From the 2004/05 financial year to 2014/15, council has quadrupled its planning services legal costs.

Director of Planning Prue Mansfield said 30 of 1100 cases had ended up in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) this financial year.

“Of those 30, VCAT agreed with council’s decision seven times, agreed but changed it a bit five times and over-turned it four times. There are 14 still in progress,” she said.

“It is a higher number this year but we have had some big VCAT appeals this year. We have had the mosque, the Aspinall Street subdivision, units in Howard St which went back to VCAT twice, the Costerfield Mine, the Shamrock Hotel and a development in Curtin St in Flora Hill. ‘‘We have also had some costs for some compliance action as well.”

Big Hill Vineyard managing director Nick Cugura took his application for group accommodation at the winery to VCAT in May after councillors voted against the planning department’s recommendation for approval.

“We weren’t doing anything wrong and councillors shouldn’t go against the recommendation of planning.

Justice needed to prevail,” he

Work has been completed on one side and work on the northern side is underway.

A recently advertised openday scheduled for this weekend was sold out overnight.

However more open days are planned.

“We intend to open with group/pre-bookings on the last weekend of every month. Starting at the end of July we will do two sessions a day which will take three hours each. Included will be quality local produce, music and a detailed tour of the villa”. Mr Banks said.

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Centre set to close after long slide

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Mr Cugura said he unnecessarily spent $45,000 on the appeal when council’s planners had determined the same outcome.

“This means the councillors’ solicitors have also spent a substantial amount of money,” he said.

“This financial year exceeds any other financial year by a substantial amount. ‘‘That is a lot of money to have been spent on something that could have been avoided and better spent elsewhere. ‘‘If councillors are prepared to waste money in this area, it is understandable and not surprising that they do waste money in lots of other areas.

“There are two issues. Councillors are not listening to people that are more knowledgeable and specialised. ‘‘Councillors are not respecting the council staff – that’s the impres-

sion I get,” Mr Cugura said.

Ms Mansfield said it was not just council taking matters to VCAT but unhappy applicants – all part of a “robust democracy”.

“It’s a feature of increasing growth and development of across our city and it is a feature of people being more confident in appealing decisions that they are not happy with,” she said.

Mayor Peter Cox said it was “right and proper” for councillors to take cases to VCAT if they felt there was more to be considered.

“We delegate most of the repsonsibility to the planners, we trust and work with them. ‘‘Having a small amount of funds to support the democratic process is very important,” he said.

“I disagree that there is disunity across the table... in the end we are elected to make good decisions for Greater Bendigo and I believe that is what we do.”

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CITY of Greater Bendigo mayor Peter Cox is calling on community groups and organisations to save the Discovery Science and Technology Centre.

“If the centre is going to be retained people need to stand up and say this is what I can contribute whether in funding or a skillset, promotion or volunteering, we as a community need to decide whether we want it here or not,” he said.

Cr Cox wants to hold a public meeting to gauge the community’s support and ability for retaining the centre.

“It obviously needs greater sponsorship and the meeting may see who in Bendigo is interested to providing that,” he said.

“I believe it should be retained. Money is always a difficult issue. Where does it come from? I would certainly be interested in talking more people about how it can be sustained.”

La Trobe University pro-vice chancellor Richard Speed said the organisation would increase its sponsorship from $10,000 to $25,000 this calendar year.

“We are happy to increase our funding to the Discovery Centre to find its feet and restructure but there is a limit to what we can do on our own,” Professor Speed said.

Bendigo Trust chief executive officer Ian Hart announced on Wednesday the Trust was unable to support the centre into the future.

“It’s about knowing where our future is going and there is an impediment of the cost

of running the centre that will no longer reside with the trust.

That’s a part of a very big puzzle of solving our financial issues,” he said.

According to the trust’s 2013/14 annual report it had difficulties making payment on its debt to the Australian Taxation Office.

The trust had a working capital deficient of $218,158 at June 30 last year.

Mr Hart said the centre has been costing the trust between $150,000 to $200,000 a year to operate.

“There has been a gap in our funding to what we get back out of it which is not sustainable and is not part of our charter,” he said.

The current Deed of Management will expire on June 30 this year and five full-time equivalent jobs will be lost when the centre closes on July 12.

Committee of Management member David Holmes said it was “extremely disappointing” the centre would close in its 20th year of operation.

Cr Cox said the committee needed people with a wider skill-set to be on the board to ensure the centre’s longevity.

“You need people working on the business rather than in the business to make it sustainable. You need to call on a wide range of people with a range of skills to make it sustainable, that’s what needs to happen to the centre. It doesn’t need to be profitable but just break-even.”

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Big Hill park under threat

By CHRISTINE McGINN

A LOCKWOOD resident says planned burns at Big Hill National park have destroyed the community’s ability to use the park.

Gill Rosier, who objected to planned burns at Big Hill National Park this year, says plans for extending walking tracks and paths from Crusoe Reservoir and No. 7 parks are redundant.

“As these parks are so well used, Parks Victoria planned to open the Big Hill National Park and extend

the walking tracks there,” the regular recreational user said.

“They’ve already spent money on building wooden walking tracks, plus barriers and signage around old mineshafts. These will all go up in flames in a burn. Parks Victoria has now stopped all work on these tracks.”

Mrs Rosier said the park was lost to regular user groups, including the Bendigo Orienteering Club, the Bendigo Field Naturalists and cyclists.

“Sudden downpours will wash

soot and fire debris into these reservoirs and spoil the public’s recreation, plus threaten the habitats and food sources of waterbirds and

tional Park, degrading its biodiversity by burning the under-storey and stopping the public’s use of this large national park makes no

Stopping the public’s use of this large national park makes no sense either. healthy box-ironbark bird populations there,” Mrs Rosier said.

“Since taxpayers’ money has already been spent on developing walking tracks in the Big Hill Na-

sense either.”

According to the City of Greater Bendigo’s 2013 to 2017 council plan, Bendigo’s positioning as “a city in a forest” is a major planning

consideration.

The report highlighted the need to protect the asset while balancing emergency preparedness and planning future emergency responses.

Lockwood ward councillor Rod Fyffe said we needed to be “mindful and careful when we do burns”.

“There are consequences which we may not see immediately but they come. We need to look after the landscape for generations to come,” he said.

Inspector-General sets new agenda THE Inspector-General for Emergency Management (IGEM) has recommended a new risk-reduction target for bushfire fuel management on public land.

The IGEM released its review of performance targets for bushfire fuel management on public land late last month, which moves away from hectare-based targets.

The report recommended “a risk reduction target as the most effective form of performance target for bushfire fuel management on public land to protect life and property and guide investments in fuel reduction burning”.

The new target is designed to replace the previous hectarebased performance targets as recommended in the 2009 Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission.

Environment Minister Lisa Neville said the state government would ensure “local values and knowledge play a role in Victoria’s changing approach to fuel management”.

“Labor’s approach to fuel management will focus on how we can best protect communities and we will now consult with local communities, experts and fire management agencies,” she said.

According to the 2012 code of practice for bushfire management in Victoria, reducing the impact on human life is the first priority, second to maintaining the ecosystems.

Emergency Services Minister Jane Garrett also said it would assist Victoria “grow our capabilities and expertise in bushfire management so we can better

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“East Timor still faces many challenges to support women to give birth in an environment that is safe and healthy,” project coordinator Patti Cotton said.

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“Conserving biodiversity and ecological values is a priority of the coalition – the previous coalition government committed millions of dollars to the protection of endangered species and will continue to lobby the Andrews government to do likewise.”

Mr Battin said previous Labor Government targets had failed to provide protection to human life and property as revealed in the Victorian Bushfire Royal Commission.

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Sitting at home in Strathdale, with her mother close by, Millie says one way she copes is by surrounding herself with people who are cheerful.

“A couple of weeks ago I attended a netball tournament and caught up with my friends. Everyone was very supportive,” she says.

Millie is worried about keeping up with her year 10 studies at Girton. She attends a couple of classes each morning and then has to go home for a sleep and rest for the afternoon.

“The hospital is helping Millie co-ordinate her studies so she can manage them better,” Emma says.

“We spend a long time at the hospital and always pack an overnight bag, just in case. It’s hard for Millie’s older brother, Hugh, who is doing his VCE at (Bendigo Senior Secondary College). He doesn’t say much but I know he worries.”

Millie misses swimming terribly and compensates by taking long baths and showers.

“They’ve told me I can use the pool at the hospital soon so that cheers me up. The nurses have recommended reading more so I’m going to get The Rosie Project book, they said that‘s a good one.

And they say to have a go at jigsaw puzzles. I loved the box set of Friends but I’ve finished it and I don’t know what else to watch now,” Millie laughs.

Bendigo Weekly – Friday, June 5, 2015 CAR BOOT SALE ST Mary’s Anglican Church annual car boot sale will be held next weekend, Saturday June 6.

The fundraiser will be staged between 8am to 1pm, in the grounds of St Mary’s Anglican church, between Church and High Streets in Kangaroo Flat, with entry via Church St. There will be a sausage sizzle, other refreshments and entertainment. For further information or to book a stall site please call Geoff on 0418 145 105, or after hours on 5447 0173.

YOUTH MOVE INTO JOBS THE state government has released $450,000 worth of funds for local youth development and employment programs.

Member for Bendigo East Jacinta Allan made the cash flow announcement for Career Horizons at the opening of Economic Development Australia’s Victorian State Conference in Bendigo.

Ms Allan promised the $300,000 for Career Horizons and $150,000 for the Passions and Pathways programs prior to her re-election last November.

The programs aim to develop manufacturing industry pathways for students in Central Goldfields and Mount Alexander shires.

REPLACEMENT BRIDGE POSITIVE: Millie Beaton.

One of the other ways Millie relaxes is by painting and she’s looking forward to doing VCE art next year.

“I enjoy painting figures,” she says. ”But rather than have the actual face reveal the emotions, I reflect those feelings in the background of the painting or in the clothes that the person is wearing.”

As for Millie, her face is sheer sweetness – just occasionally does a wave of anxiety pass over it.

Cocktails, Mocktails and More for Millie July 25, Rifle Brigade Hotel. $65 per ticket Fifty per cent of the proceeds will go directly to Millie and her family, and 50 per cent will be donated to the Children’s Cancer Centre at Millie’s request. There will also be a silent auction on the night. Donated goods and services will be greatly appreciated.

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The City of Greater Bendigo and the Shire of Mitchell are working on $400,000 project to replace Smiths Bridge on East Baynton Road Bridge, Heathcote.

The bridge is located on the boundary of both municipalities and the project involves the replacement of an old wooden bridge with a new precast concrete bridge along with approach road works and some vegetation clearing.

City of Greater Bendigo Engineering and Public Space manager Brett Martini said the old wooden bridge, which dates back to 1920s had become structurally unsound and unable to accommodate certain types of vehicles.

Work is expected to be completed by the end of June, and an existing detour already in place for heavy vehicles will be available during the construction phase of the project.

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Domestic violence in focus

By DIANNE DEMPSEY

SINCE Rosie Batty bravely faced the cameras the morning after her son Luke’s murder by his father, the issue of family violence has been well and truly on the national radar.

This week a state government submission was sent to the Royal Commission into Family Violence.

The Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence, Fiona Richardson, said the current system was in crisis.

“The system is failing women and children in particular, who are predominantly victims of family violence, and our submission calls for a complete overhaul of the system because we know we need to do more to keep women and children safe,” Ms Richardson said.

“Family violence isn’t actually a

crime: assaults and injuries and the like are there under the Crimes Act, but we’ve called on the Royal Commission to look at whether family violence should be a crime in itself.”

The state government submission identified ten gaps that needed to be overcome to address system failure.

The 63-page submission also calls for the introduction of a dangerous partners register, as distinct from a register of sex offenders which was put into force by the Police Minister Wade Noonan this week.

As well, on a local level, a submission was also sent by the City of Greater Bendigo to the Royal Commission.

Points from the state submission which relate to region and rural communities include geographical

and social isolation and the higher prevalence of gun ownership in rural areas which added to the isolation and fear of women experiencing family violence.

Statistics from the state submission revealed that Greater Bendigo

incidents per 100,000 population was 30 per cent higher than the statewide average, and 150 per cent higher than the 2010 figures.

Sergeant Benjamin O’Regan unit commander of Central Victoria Family Violence Team said prevent-

The system is failing women and children in particular, who are predominantly victims of family violence has seen a 167 per cent rise in the total number of family domestic violence incidents reported in the last five years. In 2010, 611 incidents were reported in Bendigo. That number rose to 1,632 incidents last year.

The statewide average per 100,000 population was 1,165 incidents last year. Bendigo’s 1,525

ative measures such as a ‘dangerous partners register’ is something for discussion once the relevant recommendations come out of the Royal Commission into Family Violence.

“However anything that heightens safety, awareness and puts prevention ahead of responding to incidents of family violence can only be a positive thing.”

Warmer winter expected DESPITE a chilly first week of winter, Bendigo can expect warmer than average temperatures throughout the next three months according to the Bureau of Meteorology’s winter climate outlook.

Bendigo’s temperature did not exceed 11.5 degrees for the first three days of winter which, while chilly, bears little historical significance according to the bureau.

The impending El Nino conditions are set to become the dominant force in Australia’s climate over the winter months, with conditions in the Indian Ocean expected to align with those in the Pacific to create a strong El Nino.

After the bureau’s previous three climate outlooks had all indicated above median rainfall was likely, with this month’s the first that indicates a likelihood

Centre for Non Violence CEO Margaret Augerinos has been working to support victims of domestic violence since she became a social worker in 1986 and these days says she basically feels vindicated.

“Finally the voices of women and children are being heard,” she said.

She is now looking forward to local, state and federal governments acting on recommendations. One of her concerns is the need for social and public housing as more women come forward to escape from violent situations.

“Will there be enough money to implement reforms? Hopefully governments will realise that the cost to the economy of family violence is in the billions. The cost of family violence far out ways the cost of reforms.”

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WINTERY: Average rainfall is expected for Bendigo this winter.

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Bendigo has an equal likelihood of above median rainfall, but senior forecaster Kevin Smith said this week above average rainfall was unlikely, but above average maximum temperatures were on the cards.

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“The cathedral is a lovely space, empty of furnishings at the moment because of the renovations.”

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BENDIGO line trains will be up to eight minutes quicker by the end of the month, when V/Line introduces new train timetables.

When the new timetable takes effect on June 21 – in line with the introduction of the Regional Rail Link for the Geelong rail corridor – the vast majority of Bendigo line services will see quicker travel times.

There is no increase in the number of services in the new timetable, however the 20 weekday services operating from Bendigo station to Southern Cross will be over five minutes quicker on average.

Weekend services see a decrease of over two minutes in journey time, with only one of the 45 services that operates from Bendigo to Melbourne’s com-

muter hub facing a longer journey.

While outbound services were improved under a change last year trains from Melbourne will also be quicker – 13 of the 20 weekday services to Bendigo by an average of two minutes, while weekend services from Southern Cross will be almost three minutes quicker.

The majority of services from Bendigo will not see a change in departure time, however most weekend services from Southern Cross will have slightly changed departure times.

Bendigo trains have been using the dedicated Regional Rail Link tracks from Sunshine to Southern Cross since last July, with trains meeting the 92 per cent punctuality target each month since.

Further improvements will be made later in the year, when the proposed Bendigo bus network comes into effect.

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VOLUNTEERS: Shane Owins, Ian Johnston, Steve Smith, Chris Raven and Russell Timmins. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN Another recipient, Shane Owins, said his 15 years of service in the brigade had flown.

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SERVING the community for 55 years, Russell Timmins has been recognised for his volunteer service in the CFA. “I’ve seen a lot of change in that time from the first time I ever went out to now – in vehicles, to methods of fighting fires and personal safety,” the Campbells Creek resident said.

“It’s been interesting and I’ve enjoyed it.”

Mr Timmins was one of five District Two Headquarters Brigade members awarded for his long-service and dedication to the brigade at its annual dinner last Friday.

Mr Timmins said he had followed in his father’s footsteps joining the CFA and loved giving back to the community.

“I went to my first fire with dad when I was 16 and then I joined up after that,” he said.

“You don’t do it for the awards, you do it for the community.”

Awarded for 35 years of service, District Two Headquarters Brigade captain Ian Johnston said it was recognition of their time and effort.

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We are the behind the scenes people of making sure we support the people in the field,” the aircraft officer said.

Mr Johnston said there was an enormous amount of camaraderie among the volunteers and it was important to recognise everyone.

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THE vacancy rate in Bendigo’s CBD has fallen to 3.5 per cent over the past six months, according to City of Greater Bendigo data released this week.

City Place Manager Philip DeAraugo said the commercial floor space vacancy rate was at 4.5 per cent six months ago.

“Our falling vacancy rate highlights a significant level of confidence in the CBD as a place to shop, work, eat and enjoy a great coffee,” Mr DeAraugo said.

“While a low vacancy rate is good, it is also healthy to have some vacancies so that a new business can move in easily and it also allows for an existing business to relocate should they want to.

“There are a few examples where existing businesses have relocated within the city centre, such as Shed 7 which has moved from View Street to Hargreaves Street.”

Mr DeAraugo said the average vacancy rate in other regional cities was about eight per cent.

According to the draft Commercial Land and Activity Centre Strategy, another 44,000 square metres of office floor space, over 100,000sqm of specialty retail and department store floor space is needed between now and 2031.

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BSSC students Georgia Radford and Isabella Somerville hosted the event with student wellbeing manager Kylie Hand’s help.

Eaglehawk Secondary College Wannik Dance Academy students and the renowned Songlines Aboriginal Music and Performing Arts group performed at the celebration.

Six indigenous education scholarships were awarded to students from Access Employment to upskill.

One of the event organisers, Kylie McMahon, said it reflected the spirit of National Reconciliation Week.

“Indigenous students from seven to 10 colleges across Bendigo have been invited to the event and asked to bring a friend,” she said.

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Bendigo Access Employment continues supporting young indigenous students through their Indigenous Scholarship Program.

At a special presentation ceremony held on June 1st in the Ulumbarra Theatre to celebrate Reconciliation Week $1000 scholarships were awarded to six local young Indigenous students. The awards are to assist them to continue their education and to provide support in career paths and options. As a not for profit organisation focused on achieving employment and training outcomes for people facing barriers to employment, Bendigo Access Employment, has been increasingly engaging with the local Indigenous community. Our work has shown that an Indigenous Scholarship program will be of major benefit to such students. Bendigo Access Employment has worked with local leaders in the Indigenous community to provide a reference panel for the scholarship program. This is the fifth year the program has been available to students in our local schools with Bendigo Access Employment allocating in excess of $26,000 toward the scholarships.

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The successful applicants receiving their certificates were: • Tess Carter - Weeroona College Bendigo, Year 10 • Liam Carter - BSSC, Year 12 • Brodie Valli - Eaglehawk SC, Year 10 • Adal Zuk - Eaglehawk SC, Year 10 • Georgia Radford - BSSC, Year 12 • Maryanne Thalasinos - BSSC, Year 12

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New horizons for students BRIGHT-EYED and raring to go, 155 year six students had their first transition day at Marist College Bendigo on Monday.

Students from across Greater Bendigo put up their hands to join the new secondary school in Maiden Gully and will start year seven in 2016.

Five teams of students rushed around the school participating in rogaining, water testing, numeracy,

art and an informal session about the future of the school.

Year seven pastoral care leader Jeremy Darmody said it was terrific to welcome the students to the campus.

“Transition day is an important day where students from primary go into secondary school. It is an opportunity to settle their nerves, to have a look at the learning space and become familiar with the pro-

gram we are offering and what learning looks like at Marist,” he said.

“It is an exciting opportunity to look at our structure, facility and all our resources.”

Mr Darmody said it was exciting for Bendigo and for Catholic education to have students at the school.

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Peter Ellis 19462015 Peter Ellis OAM died last month from pancreatic cancer.

He was a musician and an avid music collector. His last work was a double CD “Coo-ee!” and an anthology of WW1 music launched at the Anzac Eve concert at the Capital Theatre, just a few weeks ago.

I first met Peter back in 1976 when I was playing with the Wedderburn Oldtimers and Peter was a dancer, an expert on all the old dances, polkas, polka mazurkas and the set dances, the quadrilles, he knew them all.

Later he joined the Oldtimers, playing concertina, accordion, tin whistle and anything else he could lay his hands on.

valE: Peter Ellis OAM. He also founded the Emu Creek band, an ensemble that spawned an extraordinary amount of talent.

He collected melodies from ladies and gentlemen born in the very early part of the 20th century.

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He will be missed.

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Kids service set to close THE Loddon Mallee Kids organisation has decided to call it a day as Bendigo hospital’s information and support service for the families of premature babies.

The not-for-profit organisation assists families through the emotional hardships they can have caring for babies that face physical and developmental challenges from birth.

Relying primarily on corporate sponsorship and philanthropic donations, the program includes a premmie playgroup and weekly hos-

pital visits to meet the families.

It also contributes to the funding of equipment and resources for the families.

LMK president Laura Campbell says the program has closed as a result of committee members’ work and family commitments.

“We just wanted to thank the committee and all of the sponsors for their help and support,” she said.

“There will be another group that fills the void.

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pital are looking at are Life’s Little Treasures and Miracle Babies.”

The LMK vice president Angela Cail, will continue to work with families throughout the transition period.

Ms Campbell hopes the final donation from the organisation will benefit the children and families.

“We have donated some of the money to Bendigo Health to provide equipment to the special unit. We have also donated money to St John of God,” she said.

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In the year Ms Blandford was born, Canberra was named, the first national banknotes were introduced in Australia and William Watt was the premier of Victoria.

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Capital’s schedule in the spotlight IT has been a huge year already for The Capital and the pace is not about to slow.

“With the arrival of winter, we start gearing up for Bendigo Writers Festival,” general manager David Lloyd said.

“The program is now in place, so we are putting out the call for our all-important volunteers.

“Our visitors who come to Bendigo to enjoy the festival weekend have commented in past years about how well organised and friendly our writers festival is, which is why our volunteers are such a big part of our success.”

Volunteer coordinator Deborah Blake said a number of people have already put their hands up to help out.

“Many of our volunteers come back to help again each year,” Ms Blake says.

“The festival is very busy, with more than 140 participants in dozens of events across the weekend, but they do seem to enjoy making sure the writers are looked after and that everything runs as smoothly as possible.

“We assist writers and audiences with information about the events, accompanying them to the venues, and making sure everything runs on time.

“It’s a great team of people who get involved.”

Ms Blake said once volunteers are registered, they are briefed about their role in the week prior to the festival, which runs from August 7 to 9.

To register interest in volunteering at this year’s Bendigo Writers Festival, contact Deborah Blake on d.blake@bendigo.vic. gov.au, or phone 5434 6004.

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Festival to flourish SATIRIST John Clarke and artist John Wolseley will team up for the closing event at Bendigo Writers Festival this year.

The two friends, who share a love of nature and art, will be on stage at The Capital Theatre on Sunday August 9.

“John Wolseley’s current exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria was created in his studio in the Whipstick, and it’s monumental,” festival artistic director Rosemary Sorensen said.

“His work is much admired

by John Clarke so it’s a superb opportunity for us to hear them talk together.

“They are both also wickedly funny, so it’s going to be a very lively way to finish what we hope will be a most enjoyable Bendigo Writers Festival this year.”

The festival is officially launched today, with the announcement that the program will be available online from June 12 when tickets go on sale.

The program will be printed in the Bendigo Weekly on June 26.

The line-up includes Tariq Ali, gourmet farmer Matthew Evans, acclaimed author of The Boat, Nam Le, as well as Brenda Niall, Latika Bourke, Alice Pung, Hazel Edwards, John Marsden, Robert Dessaix, Amanda Lohrey, writing couple Anne Buist and Graeme Simsion, Macquarie Dictionary editor Susan Butler and fantasy writer Sean Williams.

Ideas and Society, hosted by

La Trobe University, will present Raymond Gaita and Robyn Davidson, as well as environment writer Iain McCalman, and the keynote event on Saturday night at Ulumbarra theatre with Robert Manne and Tariq Ali. “This is yet another exciting example of our creative partnership with the City of Greater Bendigo and our commitment to arts and culture in the Bendigo community,” La Trobe University Vice-Chancellor, Professor John Dewar said.

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Time for action I applaud the Bendigo Weekly’s initiative in highlighting the declining condition of the valuable bushlands that surround Bendigo – an asset that makes the city unique, even by world standards.

Over the years I have been a regular visitor to the nearby forests (walking, cycling and driving) and have been saddened to see its declining biodiversity, in large part due to the application of the Victorian government’s directive to burn an annual minimum of five per cent of public land.

It is disheartening to see large tracts of previously beautiful bushland now devoid of native flowers, shrubs and trees which were once thriving. Even worse, the burned areas now contain weeds and scrub which are more fire prone and inhibit the return of our indigenous plants and trees – many of which will never recover.

Some factors also contributing to the destruction , such as the continuing dry weather, are beyond our control. However it seems to me that the responsible authorities have lost perspective in treating all areas in such a prescriptive way.

Perhaps there should be more focus on fire mitigation in grassland and scrubland around Bendigo and also consideration given to a more hazard based fire risk analysis which would produce a much better outcome all round.

Our governments have an important role to play in helping to protect people and their property and to do this in a responsible and sustainable manner.

We desperately need a major change in how the state government manages our potential fire risks, otherwise the beauty and value of our natural bushland will continue to deteriorate and will be beyond recovery.

It is now time for action.

Graeme Reed, Strathdale

ently.

The overly optimistic assumption of attendances at the proposed new facility at the Kangaroo Flat “Taj Mahal” will cause havoc on the council budget.

If there are 200,000 visits to the “Taj Mahal”, council will be up for the operating deficit of about $5 million a year in costs. But who cares?

Apparently, only three councillors.

When the Kangaroo Flat Leisure Centre is bulldozed and the residents are without a community hub (that council requires as part of its Residential Strategy) you can bet they will want a new one and the cost won’t be $200,000 as the City Futures Director proclaims. A new community hub will cost millions, perhaps even tens of millions. But who cares?

Only three councillors, apparently.

The $1m (or $200,000 a year) the Kangaroo Flat Enterprise Group claims it will raise over 10 years and the much appreciated $100,000 donation from the Bendigo Bank are just a mere speck on the $35m project and the annual operational losses of more than $5m. But who cares?

Only three councillors and the ratepayers apparently.

Where are the other six councillors who so vigorously endorse the concepts of the residential strategy in planning matters but willingly stand by while an important community hub building is destroyed? Those six councillors obviously don’t care.

When will Eppalock Ward councillors, Campbell and Weragoda, currently advocating for the “Taj Mahal”, advocate for a pool at Strathfieldsaye, which was endorsed as part of the Strathfieldsaye Community Plan for 2014/15.

Supporting the “Taj Mahal” at the expense of the needs of their own constituents represents badly misplaced allegiances. But who cares?

They don’t.

Colin Burns, Strathfieldsaye

Who really cares?

Pool closure short-sighted

Let’s examine the real costs of the Kangaroo Flat Aquatic and Wellbeing Centre Total pool attendances in Bendigo for 2013/14 were about 480,000.

314,000 visited the Peter Krenz Aquatic and Leisure Centre at Eaglehawk and about 170,000 across the other 11 local and rural centre pools.

450,000 attending the proposed new centre at Kangaroo Flat “Taj Mahal” will destroy the viability of all these pools. Even 200,000 visits will do the trick. But who cares?

Only three councillors, appar-

I hope the residents endeavouring to have a 50-metre swimming pool are successful.

A couple of summers ago Mayor Peter Cox closed the Long Gully swimming pool. The pool had been enjoyed by all ages over the summer months for years. In its place was built a splash park where little children could play in the sprinklers.

Too bad for the teenagers, older people and the disabled, they could swelter at home.

The closure also shut down a social hub for the community where

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neighbours and newcomers could become acquainted in a pleasant surrounding over the summer days, as well as the loss of a facility where children could learn to swim.

The population is growing – a short sighted move.

Mrs A Thomas, Long Gully

Poppins problems I write in response to the Bendigo Weekly’s front page article on Friday, May 29 “Mary’s Bid To Fly High”.

It is surprising, not to say disappointing, to read that Bendigo Theatre Company has not prepared itself financially to provide the theatre experience it has been promising to Bendigonians for more than a year.

Their 11th-hour fundraising effort to ensure the lead characters in Mary Poppins can actually fly seems almost too little, too late; hopefully, theatre goers – particularly those who have already purchased tickets – do not find themselves disappointed by this lack of planning and foresight.

Emily Bibby, Strathfieldsaye

La La Land Cr Rod Fyffe seems to finally get the idea that “things have to be paid for”.

Fancy coming to that conclusion at a time when ratepayers have known that for ever and a day.

Perhaps he will think of that late in life revelation when the next time he and his colleagues pass another

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bloated self-indulgent budget.

Ratepayers every year make decisions in order to fund the next rate notice. Perhaps now with this new found wisdom Cr Fyffe and his cohorts will also live in the real world and show prudence never seen before by the Bendigo council.

Karl Helper, Flora Hill

Budget fairness The St Vincent De Paul Society will always be there for people to provide emergency assistance and support, but governments also have a responsibility to people living with the pain of poverty and inequality. The society maintains the vision of a proud and generous Australia that does not close its eye to the poor, both here and overseas.

While the federal budget may be described among the commentators as dull, the budget will not dull the pain of people who struggle to make ends meet. Sadly, it also represents a lost opportunity for the government and community sector to join together following the aftermath of last year’s budget, to create a fairer budget this year.

The chief executive of the society, Dr John Falzon, points out ”this government is presiding over a growth in unemployment and inequality”. The budget hurts people who wage a daily battle to survive as long as it refuses to make the big end of town pay its share through progressive tax reform.

It can find money to fund child-

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care and nannies for the rich, but only at the expense of the poor. In the meantime it refuses to lift the abysmally low Newstart unemployment benefit-resorting to income management instead of income adequacy.

The budget doesn’t dull the pain because: It refuses to reinstate and increase funding for social services, social housing, public health and public education, with many of these essential services slashed in last year’s budget It persists in putting the boot into the unemployed, young people, sole parents and people with a disability, blaming them for their own exclusion.

It recycles a tired work-for-the dole plan, instead of boldly building a nation through a jobs plan and an economic development plan especially in areas of high youth unemployment.

Dr Falzon points out further that ”ideology dressed up as rationality will not dull people’s pain”. It will not address the causes of pain for over 105,000 people who are experiencing homelessness, over 200,000 people waiting on social housing and all who experience exclusion and poverty in prosperous Australia: the low paid; the unemployed; and the underemployed.

But this budget does dull the nation’s vision of itself for it will force people to rely on charity when it is a future built on fairness we all long for and soon.

Tony Spurling, President, Bendigo Region, St Vincent De Paul Society

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Thumbs up to Ulumbarra I AM appreciative of a wide cross section of the Arts, and live entertainment, with an admiration of both old and modern architecture, I am pleased to comment on both the Ulumbarra theatre and NED The Musical.

I’ve enjoyed all the numerous plays I’ve attended over a number of years at the Arts Centre Melbourne, and with various plays and musicals, (including Les Miserables), staged at other locations, and different types of live entertainment over the past 50 years. So it was with an open mind about the new theatre and NED that I attended the afternoon performance on May 30.

The external design and approach to the jail entrance, along with a lengthy disabled access ramp, is excellent. Construction of such a large theatre within a gaol when building started in the 1850s, must surely be unique.

Upon entering the old jail, the broad corridor that has enclosed cells on both sides (except where the cloak room and box office areas have been constructed) the size of the building and the harshness of its stone construction leave one with a chilling feeling. I imagined how prisoners suffered during the cold Bendigo winter months.

Circular storyboards provide interesting information on the jail, Bendigo, the Goldfields and various persons of renown.

Prior to the show I enjoyed a mug of coffee from the Ulumbarra cafe. Wine and other beverages are also available.

The theatre is magnificent. Well designed in every way, with a huge stage.

Safety of the audience, and I assume also performers, is now well provided for.

An announcement just prior to the show advised patrons to take note of the exit signs (all of which were brightly illuminated) in the event of an emergency.

The opening act of NED was simply brilliant. Casting, costumes and set designs all combined to make the musical successful.

The singing was very good, with most of the solo and chorus line pieces exceptionally strong.

THE Discovery Science and Technology Centre faces the likely closure of its doors in a little over one month’s time, and while there’s some inevitable bickering underway as to who may be responsible for what looks likely to occur, the bad news should come as no surprise.

Last year’s Bendigo trust annual report included several references to struggles with cash flow, and how an external review of the trust’s operations has been conducted as the organisation looked to address a working capital deficiency of more than $218,000.

LIGHTING THE WAY: Ulumbarra has impressed. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN On the whole, dialogue and acting were well done. The on-stage fiddle player and solo dancer were outstanding.

Stage settings were well designed and, assisted by the fly tower set changes, were achieved quickly.

The orchestra was excellent and added much with a range of music.

I found NED very entertaining and the quality well met my expectations, rating it four out of five stars.

The nearest similar musical to NED I have seen was Les Miserables. But the two productions cannot be compared. Les Miserables was truly professional and on a much larger scale and budget.

People should attend a show at Ulumbarra, for the historical experience of viewing part of the Bendigo gaol, and to enjoy the magnificent theatre.

NED The Musical is a great production. I recommend attendance at further shows at Ulumbarra.

Car parking behind the Art Gallery was no problem at around 1pm. About 75 per cent of the spaces in that area had been taken, as

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On submissions regarding the future of the City Futures directorate: So Cr Leach says “a lot of respondents were from out of town or directly linked to the arts and therefore were conflicted in their views and support.” Cos we don’t want them artsy-fartsy city types from outta town roonin’ our city with all their money and spendin’ eh? -Tash It’s not all about profit. It’s about building a better city.” So wasting and losing money is good governance then Cr Fyffe? You need to come out into the real world. Would you run a business at a loss just to make Bendigo look better - no!

It simply means that you live within your means for a change. Have a try like the rest of us out here in the real world.

On differences of opinion among councillors: The real issue is whether or not these differences are impacting on council’s ability to make good

The possible loss of the Discovery Science and Technology Centre raises some important questions, and maybe even some opportunities for Bendigo

decisions for the community and there is no evidence they are.

I say yes it is Peter, you only have to look at the way the vote goes 90 per cent of the time and watch the body language of certain councillors to see there is friction within this council and it does affect its running and decision making.

This is the view from just coming and watching a council meeting, what goes on behind closed doors, well I would hate to think. The CEO and Mayor of the time were found to be at fault when they made public statements about another councillor, another one lied to his fellow councillors about his drink driving matter and you don’t think this affects the running of the council?, well I believe in the tooth fairy too.- Grumbellbum On council’s submission to the state government over plans for capped rates: Council did NOT back the rates cap. They vehemently oppose a rates cap - what they supported was a submission to put their point of view.

sport was being played at the QEO and other locations in the vicinity and some people may have been at the Art Gallery.

After the performance, upon walking back to the car park, I observed several elderly patrons having difficulty returning.

The City of Greater Bendigo council has generously taken over management of the theatre through its Capital venues and events.

To assist in launching the theatre and “putting Bendigo on the map”, council senior officers decided to fund the production of NED to the tune of $400,000.

Not surprisingly, that decision has (particularly as news of it broke in a major Australian newspaper, rather than through a council media release) puzzled some ratepayers and resulted in questions being asked.

Now that council’s aims have been achieved, it will be interesting if our elected councillors see any further need for more investment of ratepayers’ money for other theatrical productions.

- Colin Carrington

This investigation provided directors with information needed to help them raise additional income, and also to potentially dispose of any loss making business unit, or any that could help lift the overall fortunes of the Trust.

The possible loss of the Discovery Science and Technology Centre raises some important questions, and maybe even some opportunities for Bendigo.

Is this the best use of an historic shed that enjoys such a strategic position in the Bendigo central business district?

If not, then is there anywhere else the centre could be relocated?

And what is that alternative use?

Businesses housed in the adjoining Bendigo Marketplace pay

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some of the region’s highest rents in one of the largest and busiest shopping precincts in central Victoria.

As a commercial site, the building has its obvious attractions, but would also need a major overhaul, something far easier said than done.

But is this an opportunity for planners, and developers to take up the challenge to better link the Bendigo Marketplace to the rest of the CBD, and to bridge the divide which leads many to think of the Marketplace as somewhere other than a part of the CBD? Again, the landmark building is not without its limitations, but it does enjoy pride of place in the incredibly busy precinct that also includes the Bendigo Railway station and bus interchange.

It must also be said that the decision by the Bendigo Trust not to continue with an operational agreement beyond July 12 would not have been an easy one.

But the Bendigo Trust has its own core issues that need attending to.

Chief executive Ian Hart is absolutely correct when he says the Discovery Science and Technology Centre’s operations do not fall under the Bendigo Trust’s charter to protect, enhance, support and promote this city’s many and varied heritage tourism assets.

The decision as to what comes next is not the Bendigo Trust’s to make.

Rather it is the City of Greater Bendigo, the Discovery Science and Technology Centre committee of management and the building’s owners.

And anyone else who sees an opportunity to throw some support behind the Discovery Science and Technology Centre and to try and bring new life to one of our city’s more popular attractions.

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ENT back to England last month to catch up with family and friends, and remind myself of green grass.

I have learnt to love rain while living in Australia, so a rainy spring in the UK was quite fun, despite the pain of trying to dry washing.

The roads are generally small in country areas, but the trucks can be just as big as those in Australia. Many a deep breath was taken during my time on the road.

I think most Australians could easily transport to England, and vice versa, similarities abound and the language is similar.

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I chose to spend my time criss-crossing Suffolk, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire, Essex, Sussex and a few more in between, never straying more than 150 kilometres from London, but a different accent in each county.

It was good to reacquaint myself with some history, some just recent but

plenty reaching back to the 1100s.

I have a particular interest in aviation, and following my 23-hour trip in an Airbus 380 you’d think I’d have had enough, but no.

I went to museums and even relived the fantastic sight, sound and feel of a World War II Lancaster bomber being run up and taxied.

Little spots of history were everywhere, and I had a sobering afternoon at the United States cemetery in

Madingly, Cambridge.

We have been used to seeing Australians lost far from home, but the young Americans lying many miles from home is no less sad.

Perhaps sadder is the wall of names listing those, mostly airmen, still missing.

As I stood in the shadow of the US flag, three present day RAF fighters flew over, reminding me the wars are still going on.

RAF Typhoons are scrambled most days to confront

roving Russian aircraft and turn them away.

It’s sad stuff, but I was still stirred by the emotion of one sight.

While walking along the south coast, white cliffs in full view, a solitary Spitfire flew along the coast. Not a care in the world, and no threat of a German attacker, but this bundling of history and present day was priceless in its simplicity.

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EECE Mastin is returning to Bendigo on June 19 as part of his new Rebel and Reason tour.

Reece will play at the Capital with a new-look show introducing an edgier sound.

“It’s a bit of a new band and we’ve got a new set list. We’ve structured it a bit differently. But it still has the same loudness and guitars – that’s for sure,” he said.

In the lead up to his new tour, Reece has been recording his forthcoming five-track (EP) that has been five months in the making.

“We’ve just been trying to find the right zone for (the EP). We’ll look at recording (the album) in the next few weeks, and getting that out as well,” he explained.

“After the tour ends we will jump straight into the studio and finish recording it.”

The rock singer says that he is looking forward to seeing his Bendigo fans and the beautiful city.

“Every time we come down we seem to have a good show. We’re looking forward to getting to see the fans. We haven’t been there since last year,” he said.

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REECE MASTIN “It was nuts last time. I think they followed us round to the hotel, they found out where we

were staying. So it was pretty full on, but good.”

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INNER of the first series of The Voice Karise Eden is performing in Bendigo this month.

Ms Eden will showcase her second album Things I’ve Done which includes her new single Loneliness.

The single is being used in a community awareness campaign in collaboration with OzHarvest – an organisation which encourages the vulnerable community members to live a nurtured life.

Her tour begins in Whyalla on June 4 and will involve more than 20 performances.

“I’ve done a few intimate acoustic shows recently but this time around I’ll be stepping it up and bringing a full band,” she said.

“I’m obviously playing songs from the new album, a few faves from my first album and a few surprise covers.

www.thecapital.com.au for the June 19 show.

- Bridgette Barry-Murphy

RE-LOVED designer, high street and vintage fashion will be available for purchase at the upcoming pop up Take 2 Market.

Forty stalls will be housed at Bendigo Town Hall on Saturday, June 20.

Market organisers are encouraging individuals and organisations to sell their recycled goods to the market visitors.

The event is being held in partnership with the Red Cross who also work with the initiative in Melbourne and Geelong.

The Red Cross is responsible for picking up unwanted clothing after the market days and selling them at their Moonee Ponds store.

Take 2 Markets has also teamed up with Underground Cinema by offering discounted tickets through the market’s website using the code “take2money”.

The tickets are for the upcoming ‘Money’ event, which celebrates the best of the ‘80s.

Shoppers can get their fashion fix between 10am and 4pm with a $3 entry fee.

To book a stall, get tickets or find out more information visit www.take2markets. com.au

Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7 Dunolly & District Neighbourhood Centre Art & Craft Show: Dunolly Historic Court House, Market Street. 10am Saturday. Gold coin entry. Details: 5468 1511 Heathcote annual art show: RSL hall, High Street, Heathcote. 10m to 4pm. $2. Finger food provided.

Also open June 8, 10am to 3pm. Details: 0407 330 186.

Ealehawk Croquet Club Come & Try: 9.45am to midday. Members will coach you. Taking 2015-16 registrations too. Details: 5447 2610.

IN VOICE: Karise Eden.

“I sing with a lot of passion and emotion so I’m hoping people connect with that.”

Tickets are on sale now at www. kariseeden.com.au for the June 20 show held at The Capital.

Kyneton & Districts Poultry Club: Seminar and dinner on Saturday. Kyneton Showground pavilion.

Annual show on Sunday, June 7. Tickets for sale.

Details: 5427 3923.

Thursday, June 11 Eaglehawk Senior Citizens old time dancing: Every Thursday 8pm until 11pm. Eaglehawk Senior Citizens Rooms, Darling St. $5. Details: 5442 1815.

WIN A CD KARISE EDEN AND HER NEW SINGLE ‘LONELINESS’ JOIN FORCES WITH OZHARVEST. NATIONAL TOUR COMMENCES JUNE 4 SATURDAY 20TH JUNE - THE CAPITAL, BENDIGO WWW.THECAPITAL.COM.AU | 03 5434 6100 Karise Eden is proud to partner with OzHarvest, lending her voice and new single ‘Loneliness’ to the organisation’s forthcoming community awareness campaign. Karise performed at OzHarvest’s recent CEO Cook-Off, an event that brings together celebrity chefs, CEOs and vulnerable Australians to enable a first-hand connection with those in need. The experience resonated so strongly with Karise that forming a partnership for this campaign was a natural and meaningful progression. Don’t miss your chance to catch one of the world’s most promising young female vocalists live in concert.

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COUSTIC blues musician and songwriter Lloyd Spiegel is heading to Bendigo next week with his new album.

Spiegel has just released his eighth album Double Live Set and is backing it up with a national tour.

The 25-track anthology showcases Speigel’s deep vocals and knack for finger-style guitar playing, developed over his 25-year music career.

With numerous accolades to his name as Victorian Blues artist and producer of the year, Spiegel has secured his position on the Australian blues stage.

The tour kicks off at The Goldmines Hotel in Bendigo on Friday, June 12 from 8pm. Tickets are $15 at the door.

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ICTORIA’S red wine (shiraz) centre is undoubtedly Heathcote, and this weekend wine enthusiasts will travel to the town not for five-star resorts or sweeping ocean views but because they get to meet the makers – and Sanguine Estate prides itself on being a grass roots family business.

Lyn and Tony Hunter established Sanguine Estate in 1997 and are now permanently based on the deep red Cambrian soils they are lucky enough to call home.

Lyn and Tony’s children, Mark and Jodi, share their passion for all things wine and worked tirelessly side by side with their parents to turn dreams into a reality – one vine at a time. Mark is the full time winemaker and vigneron and Jodi is the chief executive, and for them business is a family affair.

Sanguine was recently awarded a “red” five-star winery rating by James Halliday, placing Sanguine well inside the top 10 per cent of wineries in Australia (2015 Australian Wine Companion).

On an individual wine level, their 2013

IDYLLIC: Sanguine Estate’s picturesque vineyards.

Progeny Shiraz (affectionately named after Jodi and Mark) has been judged the best shiraz in a number of National wine competitions, from category winner of Winestate’s 2014 World’s Greatest Syrah and Shiraz Challenge to best overall shiraz at the 2014 Victorian Wine show.

One of the competitions where the 2013 Progeny Shiraz won the best 2013 Shiraz

and second place in the Grand Final Shiraz is an invitation-only event. The Winewise Championship invites only the best wines judged by the Winewise panel in the preceding 12 months and gold medal winners from a select number of Australian wine shows.

Head judge Lester Jesberg described Sanguine Estate Progeny as “the best-value Shiraz in Australia, and we obviously

have no reason to change our mind.’’

But it’s not just the wines that Sanguine Estate is winning accolades for. Gourmet Traveller Wine Magazine in 2014 and 2015 voted Sanguine Estate as the Best Small Cellar Door in Heathcote and the Sanguine Estate Music Festival held annually in February was a finalist at the 2014 RACV Victorian Tourism Awards Gala Presentation.

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Established in 2008, ALBD has recycled thousands of tonnes of ferrous and nonferrous metals.

There is still cash to be had for all unwanted metals despite spot-prices declining significantly since the GFC, according to Morris.

And being one of only two scrap metal merchants with their own weigh-bridge ensures you won’t be shortchanged either.

Be it for manufacturers, trades or households ALBD offers a competitive price on all your scrap metals.

For larger and regular quantities ALBD can even arrange for a two to 12 cubic metre on-site bin with a regular no charge collection service.

“I’m the only scrap-metal dealer in Bendigo that is employing local people and is locally owned,” Morris said, while telling the Weekly the importance of supporting local businesses.

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It’s about enabling towns to thrive by having a healthy river flowing by.

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HAT Bendigo began as an alluvial goldfield is well known, yet within months of the first rush in 1851, a minority of diggers were curious as to quartz protrusions that could be found above the surface rocks in many parts of the field.

In their idle moments, on a Sunday, some of the diggers ventured to these quartz reef protrusions and began to smash away small chips of stone.

While breaking away pieces of hard white quartz, the presence of gold held in them was to be seen. The gold specimens became a curiosity for those who had ventured to break them away from the main matrix.

There were only a few who had recognised the value of these quartz reefs, and these were the people who were destined to become the pioneers at opening our fabulous reefs.

As pointed out previously, the leaders among those exploiting the reefs were Christopher Ballerstedt and his son Theodore.

With the accumulation of the broken and fractured-out quartz, a suitable means of crushing had to be devised as all efforts elsewhere were

focused purely on the acquisition of alluvial gold.

Towards the close of 1853, the Ballerstedts were crushing their accumulated quartz by means of a large dolly.

The wooden dolly was shod with iron and through it being raised and lowered by means of a pole, swinging on the pole, much like the action of a see-saw, the weight of the dolly was capable of smashing and shattering the quartz.

The dolly came down on the stump of an ironbark tree on top of which were placed sections of old steel tyres from carts.

Improvisation was the hallmark of the Ballerstedt enterprise, they continuing to crush in this primitive fashion for some months. Ballerstedts were working their crushing facility in what later became the northern grounds of Fortuna.

Immediately to the east of where the Boundary Hotel is now located on Hustler’s Hill, working in among the ironbark trees was the enterprising one-armed Thomas Hustler.

He opened the reef that now bears his name and like the Ballerstedts, he too was developing his own crushing machine.

INNOVATIVE: Early quartz crushing machines.

Hustler’s machine was based on a Cornish-stamper, it having three square sectioned wooden stampers shod with iron, all being held in a solid wooden frame.

The stampers by means of a wooden fly wheel and lifter could fall on a grated platform of a series of steel or iron bars, so allowing the quarts to be crushed.

Hustler’s crusher was initially powered by utilising a horse. When Thomas took out a patent for his crusher in December 1854, he had already recognised that the machine could easily be adapted to using steam power.

Soon after Hustler, having lodged his patent application, was joined in partnership with Jonathan Latham and John Watson.

Watson was a very practical man, he immediately set about improving the Hustler stamper machine by making a variety of changes including an extra stamper.

A model was made for this

modified and improved machine, it is held by the Science Museum of Victoria located in Melbourne.

The Ballerstedts and Hustler crushed in isolation, solely for their own purposes, they were at the forefront of local quartz crushing technology.

More and more enterprising individuals turned their attention to the quartz reefs so the numbers and types of crushing facilities increased. One of these other to have a crusher was Edward J Ensor.

In June 1855, he claimed to be the first to offer his Berdan type crusher for the use of the public.

What set Ensor apart was that from the beginning he used mercury as a means of amalgamating the gold as it was released from the quartz by the two iron balls held captive in the tilted 1.52 metres in diameter tilted cast iron basin.

Lola Montez when she was in Bendigo assisted in the naming of some of these quartz crushing enterprises.

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NE of the world’s leading commentators, Tariq Ali, will speak at the Bendigo Writers Festival this year.

In his confronting new book, The Extreme Centre, Mr Ali challenges citizens and governments to ensure freedom and equality across the world.

Ali said Australia “specialises in battery-farming politicians of a provincial cast with impressive regularity… citizens deserve better”.

As part of his Australian tour, the writer and filmmaker will join Emeritus Professor Robert Manne on stage at Ulumbarra Theatre in Bendigo on Saturday, August 8.

“We are enormously proud that Bendigo Writers Festival has, in just three years, stepped up to invite the internationally acclaimed Tariq Ali to be part of our program,” artistic director Rosemary Sorensen said.

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And now is the ideal opportunity with plenty of stock on hand.

These are not seconds or rejects but production run ends or discontinued lines at very low prices.

They have quality floor tiles from just $8 a metre with wall tiles starting from just $12 and a variety of mosaics to choose from.

At Tiles Direct new stock arrives all the time so go in and have a look at the latest deliveries.

They also stock a wide range of

adhesives, grout, and accessories enabling you to get all your tiling supplies at the one stop.

They have a tile cutter and grout remover for hire at very competitive rates.

Come in and let the staff show you how easy it is to use a tile levelling system.Try it yourself in store.

The friendly and helpful staff are there to help make your selection an easy process, with lots of good ideas and free advice.

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Dalabri and Bella on Napier Street sell Josie (a natural at sales and marketing) affordable hand-made designs from newsews a range of practical and unique clothborn to size nine for boys and girls. ing and accessories for babies and tots.

“We opened our doors about 12 months Dalabri and Bella use local suppliago,” business partners Jo and Josie tell us. ers when possible to produce a range of “It has been our dream for a long time baby-wear, kids-wear, accessories, bibs, hats, and it’s finally happening.” special occasion and more.

Jo and Josie met 10 years ago and “We’re doing what we love,” Josie says, immediately hit it off. Both were single “and we want you to be able to come into parents with a passion for sewing and a our store and find a quality hand-made necessity to stretch their family finances as item at a price you can afford.” far as possible.

Dalabri and Bella at 481 Napier Street, “We each had a little sewing business White Hills (look for the orange and and it made sense to join forces,” Josie says. purple).

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HEN it comes time to service or repair your car the experts at Jamie Hackett Motors are always available to offer a competitive and professional service second-tonone at their new larger workshop in Wood Street.

After all Jamie Hackett and his qualified auto technicians have the experience and training to keep your car in top shape.

Log book servicing is one of their specialities regardless of make.

“We work on all makes but tend to specialise in European vehicles, Volvos, Mercedes, BMWs, Audis and Volkswagens,” Jamie said.

“We have access to all the latest specialised diagnostic equipment which is almost mandatory for today’s high-tech engines.

Being a preferred VACC repairer Jamie

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“A Jamie Hackett Motors service won’t void your new or used car warranty either as we are all fully accredited.” Jamie added.

“Mike, my senior technician is European factory trained which is a real plus as he has extensive experience on diesel passenger vehicles,” Jamie said while emphasising their quotes are generally more than competitive with your dealers’ factory service centres.

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Kangaroo Flat – Cnr. Church and Camp Sts. 5447 9998. Tuesday and Friday 9.00am-12.00pm.

Victory Op Shop: 10am-4pm weekdays. 110 Garsed St. Bendigo. 5443 5998.

Community Meals and Soup Kitchens Bendigo Community Health Soup Kitchen: 171 Hargreaves St, Bendigo. 5448 1600. Every Thursday 4pm-4.45pm. (In the arcade near Café De Mille) Bendigo Baptist Community Care: Life Essentials: 214 Hargreaves St, Bendigo 3550.

5441 4747. Every Tuesday 7.45am.

Hill Top Community Meal: 65-71 Mundy Street, Bendigo - Salvation Army Precinct. Every Wednesday 12pm. 0409 142 777.

Salvation Army: 66-71 Mundy Street, Bendigo. Every Sunday 4.30pm. 0458 600 412.

Eaglehawk Community House: (during school terms). 19 Bright Street, Eaglehawk. 5446 8322.

Every Monday 10.30 am (morning tea). Fortnightly Tuesday 12pm (phone before). Every Tuesday 6pm.

Kangaroo Flat Uniting Church Outreach: Cnr Church & Camp Sts. K Flat. 5447 9998. 4th Wed of month, noon.

Long Gully Neighbourhood Centre: 2 Humboldt Drive. 5442 1165. Every Friday, noon ($5 donation requested).

Our Shed: 14 Sailors Gully Rd, Eaglehawk - 5446 8813. Every Friday 7.30am.November – April 14 Sailors Gully Rd, Eaglehawk May – October 63 High St Eaglehawk (Anglican church hall) Kangaroo Flat Soup Kitchen: Rotary Gateway Park.

Every Wednesday in March, 6pm-7pm Saltworks Community Meal: 63 High St, Eaglehawk (Eaglehawk Anglican Church). 0458 018 083. Every Friday 5.45pm (not through January nor public holidays).

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

Bridge the Gap of Loneliness

EVENTS FOR SINGLES Speed Dating Central Victoria will be hosting a "Cocktails Style Event" at the All Seasons Hotel on Friday June 12. Places limited. for more info go to: www.sdcv.com.au

PSYCHIC TAROT READINGS Accurate,confidential, 30+ yrs exp. Local reader Phone 0401 700 258

BUSINESS FOR SALE SALON

7 stations, 3 basins, colour room, staff room, ample parking, fantastic clientele, POI, Phone 0418 571 993

AVAILABLE FOR HIRE. Prominent, Central, and easy to find. Council approved kitchen, Split heat/cool, Over-head Projector, and sound system. Off street parking for 32 cars, Suitable for Corporate Conferences & Seminars. Limited availability during week nights, most weekends available NO BIRTHDAY OR WEDDING FUNCTIONS For further info, phone Mr R. Brown: 5470 5752

To advertise in this section please call 1300 558 385

BUSINESS FOR SALE

BendigoWeekly LocalClassifieds ...get the market you’re missing...

..My days are lonely ..I have nothing to look forward to ..I feel so isolated ..I have no friends

Become a Volunteer with Compeer and help change a life 1 hour a week is all that is needed to improve the quality of life and self-esteem of adults with a diagnosed mental illness through one-to-one friendship with a caring volunteer.

Don’t worry, we’ll be with you each step of the way: • Obligation free info sessions • Free training • Ongoing support

Call Sandra on 5443 0240 Compeer.bendigo@svdp-vic.org.au

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MARINE BOAT TRAINING

HAIR SALON FOR SALE Located in Bendigo CBD with existing clientele, great foot traffic and strong referrals 3+ Years operating with 5 stations, and 2 basins.

No need to renovate Inspection will impress.

Reasonable and Long Lease.

Walk in & Take Over.

Genuine reason for sale.

Call 0438 079 982 or 0439 038 618

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Female Disability Support Workers/PCAs AQA Qualcare provides personal care and support to people with a disability, injury or illness in their homes and communities throughout Victoria. We are currently seeking experienced, reliable & committed Female Disability Support Workers/PCAs to work with a person with a physical disability living in East Bendigo. Duties inc. all aspects of personal care, hoist transfers, meal assistance & household tasks. Shifts available are Fortnightly Sat & Sun: 4pm - 8pm + emergency shifts as required. The successful candidate can pick up extra work in surrounding areas. To be considered you must have a Certificate 3 or above in a relevant field and a current First Aid Certificate. Satisfactory police check no more than six months old required.

For further info or to apply visit the Qualcare careers section of the Qualcare website: www.qualcare.org.au and complete online application. AQA Victoria Ltd provides support services to people with physical disabilities and has been granted a VCAT exemption (Applicant no A19/2013) which allows them to specify gender when advertising and employing staff according to specific client needs.

4 HOUR COURSES HELD EVERY SECOND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH Venue: Santons, Bridge Street Bendigo Bookings: 5442 2669 Cost: $85 Boat, $99 Boat & PWC, $45 PWC ABN 79 380 070 167

www.coastguard.com.au BUSINESS BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES OPPORTUNITIES

FOR SALE

A HOME BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

2008 ISUZU FVZ 1400 AUTO INDUSTRIAL FRONT LIFT COMPACTOR. GOOD CONDITION, SERVICE HISTORY. WITH INTRODUCTION TO WORK. $75,000.00 PH: 0408 992 898

Earn $500 - $6,000 plus per month Part/Full Time.

Full training and ongoing support provided. www.workhome4you.com

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

STAY ACTIVE Deliver & Collect Catalogues.

No Outlay Must be Reliable.

Phone or Text Ila:

PHONE PEOPLE REQUIRED

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

0402 037 117

www.qualcare.org.au

PUBLIC NOTICES

EMPLOYMENT

WANTED WEEKLY WALKERS Earn extra cash and keep fit!

PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE A MOBILE PHONE BASE STATION AT Elmore Harness Track, 12 Elmore-Mitiamo Road (near the Racecourse along ElmoreRaywood Road) ELMORE VIC 3558

You won’t have to stand around folding advertising material for hours beforehand – just pick up and go! We offer a top payment rate and you'll have the full support of our distribution team.

Telstra plans to upgrade a telecommunications facility at Elmore Harness Track, 12 ElmoreMitiamo Road (near the Racecourse along Elmore-Raywood Road) ELMORE 1. The proposal consists of the removal of three (3) existing antennas, the installation of six (6) new panel antennas, the installation of six (6) twin tower mounted amplifiers (TMAs) behind the proposed antennas and the installation of ancillary equipment.

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

3. Further information can be obtained from Kate Greenwood, Town Planner on behalf of Telstra, (03) 8621 3289, kate.greenwood@visionstream.com.au and at www.rfnsa.com.au/3558002 4. Written submissions should be sent to: Kate Greenwood, Town Planner Visionstream Pty Ltd Locked Bag 3 BENTLEIGH EAST VIC 3051 By 19 June 2015

VOLUNTEERS

HALL FOR HIRE MODERN HALL

$3.00 1300 558 385

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Phone for an application form

Register your interest now for an application form

Phone 5440 2529

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Services Offered

AGD AUTO DETAILING Detailing of Cars and Motorcycles Phone Anthony: 0431 260 043

A. FRANCIS BRICKLAYING

Builds pizza ovens, letter boxes, houses & more.

Phone 0497 112 867 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.

BLOCK SPLITTING

CONCRETER Driveways Paths etc Free Quotes

Ph. 0428 381 925 CONCRETER Driveways, paths, shed floors, spray on patterns, free quotes, no job too small. Ph 0408 204 114

CONCRETING

Same day service Ph 1800 630 922

BOOKKEEPING

• Payroll • Accounts Payable/Rec • General Admin Sandra 0409 369 603

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

Ph 5446 7057 or 0418 370 917.

BRICKLAYER AVAILABLE All types of jobs, Big & Small, House to Garden.

Phone Will 5447 2185 or 0409 352 374

CARPENTER

Quality work Alterations & Repairs Free quotes Ph Kevin 0421 397 960

CAR REMOVALS. Ph 0402 775 329

Classifieds 1300 558 385 CLEANER

•Office & Home cleaning •All Non-Toxic Products •Safe around Children.

Call Maree 0438 052 294

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

CONCRETER

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

Seniors Discount Free quotes.

Ph. 0422 424 348.

Skilled Handyman • Holes Patched • Renovations • Painting

5446 1422

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

HOME

and

PLASTER

All types of plastering.

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

Ph. Brian 0407 679 618

LANDSCAPING

by Jordan Ramage For all Outdoor Improvements Ph 0434 933 277

0420 278 951

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POST HOLES

Millers Holes Mobile 0418 510 217.

Garden

Ph 0431 135 923

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.

0448 713 499

0427 096 404 Worksafe Prov #HO7451

From $380 Ph Cam 0458 845 210 Lic 39681 Conditions Apply

GUTTER LEAF GUARD

HANDYMAN SERVICE

WOODHEATERS INSTALLED

Will travel within a 50km radius of Bendigo

PJ TAYLOR

and Chainsaw work. M a i n t e n a n c e , Free Call Damian's Mowing Quotes, Competitive Ph 5448 8129 Rates, honest & reliable

BLOCKED DRAINS

TILER Floors, Walls & Waterproofing Ph Pat 0497 786 912

Driveways, Paths, Sheds.

No job too small Free Quotes Dennis: 0427 858 081 Australian made, Zincalume steel, 20 year guarantee. Phone 0418 172 640 for a free quote

BLINDS & CURTAINS

PLASTERER

AIR CONDITIONING Gas heaters should be serviced yearly to keep them running SAFELY & EFFICIENTLY So, for peace of mind this winter call

TempTech

ABN 45791848516

bendigotemptech@hotmail.com

Lawn Mowing, Whipper Snipping

ANTENNAS

LAWN Mowing & Gardening. Honest and reliable service. Phone Philip: 0428 477 257 LAWNS, TREES, HEDGES and shrubs cut and trimmed.

Rubbish Removed, & Free quotes.

Phone Ron 5446 9833

PAINTER/DECORATOR Quality Work Will travel within 50km of Bendigo Free Quotes. Ph Glenn

0438 929 388

PHONE/FAX 5447 9011 141 High Street, Kangaroo Flat www.southerncrossblinds.com

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

Sherlock Soil Works Excavator Bobcat Tipper • Post Holes • Trenches • Site Cleans • Pools • Driveways • Site Cuts • 5 ton Excavator with Post Hole Attachment and Rock Breaker

James Sherlock Ph: 0407 472 775

Servicing all of Central Victoria • Pensioner discounts avail.

Registered Licence No. 47315

Same Day Response Local Technicians All 100% Guaranteed Home Theatre Installations FREE on-site Signal Test and Quote

1.5 TONNE MINI EXCAVATOR FOR HIRE

• 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

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

Dingo Hire $185 per day

Training provided on Pick-up - All prices include GST and Per Day

0457 888 047

www.budgetdingorental.com.au 190 Woodward Road - Golden Square VIC 3550

sherlocksoilworks@hotmail.com

• Laser Levelled Site cuts • Landscaping • Driveways • Backyard clean-ups • Postholes • Trenching 1.7 & 5.5 ton excav, Skidsteer and Truck available

DIGITAL TV SPECIALISTS

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

Post Hole Auger 200, 300 or 450mm $35 Trencher $35 Ripper Bars $15, Leveler $15, Wacker $65 Tipper Trailer $85

COM PET RATE ITIVE S

Nathan: 0407 972 717

3 3 3 3 3

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

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

LAWN Mowing - Edges trimmed, grass removed Handyman Repairs, Rubbish Removal, Ride on Mowing also available. $30 p/hour Ph Tony 0412 824 690

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

Delivery of Garden Products Spraying (Roundup) $35 per hr/ $30 pen Rubbish Removal $70 per load/$65 pen (incl tip fee $33) for 7x4 square box trailer.

NO tyres or rock/clean fill.

Cash only Ph Mick 0407 448 249

Southern Cross Blinds & Awnings

AIR CONDITIONING

JIMANTBENW001

BUILDER

Reno's, Bathrooms, Maintenance, No job too small. 25 years experience.

Phone Frank 0481 190 663

BOOKKEEPING

Its as easy as 123 Bookkeeping Solutions • Onsite or Offsite services • 15 Yrs experience • Friendly & Reliable • Registered BAS Agent no 86535006 • From Data entry to BAS

Phone 0413 183 836

BUILDERS

Call Clint 0427 349 549

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

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

131 546 Bobcat & Tipper Hire www.jimsantennas.com.au TV Tuning from $40

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

Phone Ron on 5447 7823 or 0431 609 423

Backhoe Trenching Post Hole Borer

CLEANING SERVICES

Site Clearing Driveways Excavation Laser Levelling Rubbish Removal

Quality Cleaning Services Serving Bendigo for 20 Years

200 - 600mm diameter

Call Ron 0438 569 385

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

PANEL BEATING Spray painting, rust repairs.

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

“A Matt”

Excavations and Landscaping Excavator, Tipper & Bobcat

Classifieds 1300 558 385

Hole Boring Trenching Drive Ways Site Cleans No Job too small After Hours Available Very Reasonably Priced - Great Soil Rates Free Quotes and Honest Advice

Services Offered BATHROOMS & KITCHENS

Matt: 0409 141 093 • Nicole: 0428 119 386 E: nicmat2001@hotmail.com

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

KITCHEN, BATHROOMS

DOMESTIC CLEANING CARPET CLEANING OFFICE CLEANING END OF LEASE WINDOW CLEANING

0418 506 188 cleanjet@iinet.net.au

COMPUTERS

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

COMPUTERS

& PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

1300 558 385 classifieds@bendigopublishing.com Conditions apply. For private use only.

• New Kitchens • Bathroom Renovations • Warehouse direct Bathroom products

ABN: 62 094 744 216

To advertise in this section please call

PH 0417 511 159

Shed 3/37 Collins St Kangaroo Flat mccabeskitchenandbathrooms@gmail.com

Best onsite support of Apple products in Bendigo.

Helping your iPhone, iPad, MacBook and iMac work seamlessly.

Set up • Training • Support Integration • Problem solving Call Rob on 0457 803 207 or email rob@ithingsbendigo.com www.ithingsbendigo.com

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Services Offered GUTTER CLEANING

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Bendigo & Central Victoria

PATHS, DRIVEWAYS, SHEDS HOUSE SLABS - PHONE FRANK

Gutter-Vac will professionally vacuum clean gutters, roofs, downpipes, ceiling cavities.

www.guttervac.com.au

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HANDYMAN SERVICES

Over 40 Years Service

Over 25 years of trade qualified experience

mgbricklayingandlandscaping.com

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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 www.dunstonebrosplumbing.com.au

0439 464 086

Phone: 0417 329 802

GREG SMITH ELECTRICIAN

Tired of Waiting for a Tradesman

Stuart Merkel stuartabroad1@live.com.au ABN 66185474148

HOME MAINTENANCE

0418 507 709RECA/H 5448 3333 7821

Pty. Ltd.

SERVICING BENDIGO & DISTRICT SE REC 14361

COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL DOMESTIC COMMERC Mains, Switchboards, Lighting, Renovations, New Installations, Shopfitting, Maintenance, Powerpoints PROMPT & PROFESSIONAL SERVICE FREE QUOTES No job too big or too small

NO JOB TOO SMALL • Carpentry • Tiling • Painting • Plastering • Pergolas • Decks

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

Darren Liersch: 0409 077 600 darelly@netspace.net.au/www.darellyelectrical.com

Complete Building Maintenance

FABRICATION

Domestic & Commercial All Trades including Painting, Plumbing, Electrical, etc

Steel fabrication Welding On site maintenance Folding Drafting & Design jordang@fabline.com.au | Ph: 5443 0502

GARDEN SERVICES

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 Rubbish removal • Weeding FREE QUOTES PENSIONER DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE

0422 660 912

4 Seaso Seasons Garden Care Hedges Trimmed & Shaped • Lawn Mowing • Clippings Caught & Removed • Edges Trimmed • Pruning of Roses & Fruit Trees • Ride on Mowing • Weeding & Weed Spraying • Yard Clean Ups • Planting & Mulching

• Qualified tradesmen • Landscaping • Commercial and residential property maintenance

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

PAVING & LANDSCAPING

by Phil Carman

DARELLY ELECTRICAL D

John 0411 057 505 Steve 0466 034 166

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

PH: 0418 822 911

MOBILE BATHROOM FOR HIRE (Shower, hand basin, toilet etc)

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

0438 083 139 www.bettabathroomhire.com.au

Rilex Interiors

PAINTERS / DECORATORS

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

Call Mark Kingston 0439 941 248

TRADIES To advertise in this section please call

1300 558 385

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

544 33 999 4 Nolan Street, Bendigo

John Cross

Plumbing Established in Bendigo for over 30 years

New homes Renovations Re en no ov va atttio iio ions ons ns

Maintenance Hot water repairs Gas fitting

LIC: 13869

Free Quotes | Ph 0408 507 715 E: johncrossplumbing@westnet.com.au

Greg Hicks st same day Fa service ARE YOU RENOVATING? Plumbing b too small jo Master Plumber o N

KITCHENS

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

License No. 32710

MOBILE BATHROOMS

Call David/Bronwyn

Is your kitchen needing an update?

Call Rilex Interiors for a FREE QUOTE and advice.

PO Box 54, Eaglehawk

Peter Carr Plumbing & Gasfitting

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

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

FREE QUOTES, 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE Ph 0429 002 678

Paul 0429 462 057

Phone 0408 506 159 Lic#23529

Central Victoria 13 11 98

REC 4085

Electrical Installations

• Paving - all types • Brickwork •Turf • Retaining Walls - all types • Brick Edging

• 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 •

ELECTRICIANS

Geoff Williams

Established over 35 years General Plumbing & Maintenance Gas Fitting Blocked Drains Hot Water Services

Clean. Safe...Easy

Don’t risk your safety or your property, let the experts vacuum clean your gutters, quickly, safely and professionally.

Ph 0419 097 779

CONCRETE PIPING

Don Andrea Plumbing

NE

PH 0417 377 957

PLUMBERS

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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

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

Lic#100122

SPECIALISING IN: PLUMBER AND GENERAL GASFITTER PLUMBING HOT WATER SPECIALIST & MAINTENANCE RENTAL PROPERTY & HEATING SERVICES MAINTENANCE

Jason Charles 0448 324 126 Jason Charles 0448 324 126 Lic No: 50975

GENERAL PLUMBING GAS FITTING AND & MAINTENANCE SERVICING GAS FITTING AND HOT WATER SERVICE SERVICING REPAIR & REPLACEMENT HOT WATER SERVICE BLOCKED BLOCKED DRAINS DRAINS RENOVATIONS RENOVATIONS AND AND INSTALLATIONS INSTALLATIONS 24 HOUR SERVICE 24 HOUR SERVICE

TRIPPA’S T RIPPA’S P PAINTING AINTING SERVICE S ERVICE No O No Obligation blligat b ig ga attio tion io on Fr F Free ree ee Quote Quo uote te 10% DISCOUNT 10 DISC DI IS SC COUNT OUNT OU NT F OR S OR ENIO EN ORS RS 10% FOR SENIORS 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

Phon P Ph hon one Tr one Trip Trip iippa ppa pa 0 042 427 42 4 27 24 241 2 41 95 41 958 9 58

• Gasfitting including heater servicing with Carbon Monixide tests • Renovations • Back-flow & TMV Testing • All Plumbing Maintenance

Ph: 0418 547 796

Lic#37911

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Services Offered PLUMBERS

STORAGE

REPAIRS, RENOS & HOME MAINTENANCE

PH 0458 845 210

LIC 39681

10 SIZES FROM $20 PER WEEK Free Use of Courtesy Trailer 7 Days Access & On-Site Electronic Surveillance Security NEW AND USED BOXES AND PACKING MATERIALS AVAILABLE

PEST CONTROL

FOR SALE

1950'S Childs Cane chair, EC, $50 Phone 5442 5552

• HONEST • LOCAL PLUMBER

ALL ASPECTS OF PLUMBING & GAS FITTING

For Sale Local Classifieds

CRAZY/fit Massager $70 Ph 0447 578 530

CAM WILLIAMS FRIENDLY

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5448 4499

BENDIGO 87-89 MIDLAND HWY www.centrestateselfstorage.com

SANDBLASTING Formally “Spider Sprayers”

AGV MX Jnr crash helmet. sz 52. GC. $30. Ph 0410 130 025 AIR Conditioner, portable, 2.9KW, with flute $75 ONO Ph 0456 112 088 AMAZON mountain bike, gears, GC $65 Ph 5447 8573 ANTIQUE desk $100 Ph 0438 018 551 ANTIQUE Oil Lamp, $90 Phone 0438 018 551

BATH/trough horses $20 5881

to suit Ph 5439

BBQ, 2 side benches, 1 cupboard + top $100 Phone 5447 0735 BI-FOLD Doors x2, frosted glass inlay $100 Phone 5449 3866 BICYCLE, girls, good cond, $30 Ph 0428 568 825

Services Offered SALES • SERVICE • REPAIRS bendigopumps@gmail.com

PHONE BRUCE

0427 319 923

$7.25 per cm/col

Price includes colour, scanning of images and clip art

1300 558 385 SPOUT CLEANING

ROOFING

SUPERIOR

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

ROOFING

& MAINTENANCE SERVICES

CV Industrial Vacuum Services

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

Reduce Fire Risk Spouts Vacuumed Spotlessly Pensioner Discounts Water Tanks Cleaned

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

Ph Paul 5439 3835 or 0428 395 429

EXPERTS IN ALL ASPECTS OF ROOFING 5444 2028

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

0438 632 219

RUBBISH REMOVAL

SPOUT CLEANING

* Fully Insured

Classifieds 1300 558 385

STONE MASONS RETAINING WALLS - FEATURE WALLS CHIMNEYS - COMPLETE HOUSES See photos on our website

We load for you!

7 Days a Week No job too small or too big

Green Waste Green Waste Special

t Yard clean ups t Whitegoods t DomesƟĐ t Builders t Renovators t Commercial

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CM & MR ARCHBOLD STONEMASONS Father & Son Team PH 0408 198 759 or 5435 3411

BING sings 96 hits, 6 boxed cassettes $20 Ph 5447 8573 BIOCOMFORT Massager (Bath Mat Massager) $50 Ph 0447 578 530 BIRD cage, large metal, in Good condition $50 Phone 0421 748 934 BOOKSHELF. 1m x 1.5m, $15 Ph 5447 3490 BROTHER printer, MFC, model no J65100DW $20 Ph 0419 359 695 BUFFET older style, EC $50 Ph 0466 997 290 CABIN bag w/wheels & handle, used once EC $40 Ph 5442 1169 CAMPING swag, large, GC, $50 ONO Phone 0456 112 088 CAR seat Massager, new condition $30 Ph 5447 8089 CARGO tray for roof rack, Steel, "Pro Rack" as new $100 Ph 5449 3866 DIMPLEX portable cooler, wooden table + 6 Chairs, Potbelly stove - suit shed or outdoors, 1200 x 1750 x 1000 enclosed cage - suit trailer.

Enquiries Ph 0447 578 530 DISCO light, 5447 3490

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DOLLSHOUSE wooden large $10 Ph 0437 564 279 ELECTRIC push bike, helmet, charger, lock, EC $350 Ph 0466 997 290 EVANS boots. 37 Blk. As new. Cost $145. Sell $45 Ph 0410 130 025

www.naturalstoneconstruction.com.au

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

David Smith

0427 506 160

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

FIREWOOD

LEE jeans, mens denim size 36 $20 Ph 0419 359 695

MOWER with catcher G.C. 4 stroke $90.00 Phone 5447 7904

LIGHT pendant and oyster, the lot $20 Ph 0437 564 279

MUSHROOM COMPOST OR SOIL

Murray River Red Gum discounted prices, bulk delivery Ph 0429 822 816

AGAPANTHUS 8" pots From $2 Each Phone 5448 4792

BATH Full size, Enamel, Good Condtion, $20 Phone 0419 818 627

PUMP REPAIRS

FOR SALE

FIBREGLASS Canopy, inspect on Vehicle.

2.25m L x 1.53m W. $275 Ph 5441 2303

CHEAP REDGUM SPLIT FIREWOOD

FIREWOOD Red Gum, dry split top quality, delivered. $140m/cubed Ph Dave 0409 516 458

FIREWOOD

FIREWOOD

Red's Redgum firewood $120p/m. Pick Up Open 24/7.

Ph 0427 353 939

FIREWOOD Quality Dry Grey & Yellow Box Del $120/m Local Ph 0448 186 691 FISHER Price pre-school learning centre VGC $30 Ph 5443 2045 FOOT massager, as new, $10 PH 5443 2407 FOWLERS no 36 Amber jar, Rare, $50 Phone 5442 5552

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LOUNGE Chair, retro x 2, both of them $80 Ph 0437 564 279

PORTMANS ladies suit.

Blk. XS. As new. $45. Ph 0410 130 025

MAHOGANY dining chairs 6 $90 5442 4668

PUMP up scooter, suit older child, EC $30 Ph 0466 997 290

MATTRESS, double. very thick, barely used $100 Ph 5447 0735 MINELAB SD2100 Metal detector, 3 coils, all accessories.

Good Condition $980 Ph 0438 929 388

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PUNCHING bag "Protgus" $20 Phone 5439 7335

RABBITS, Dressed, Pet food only $6 pair. Phone: 5446 1194

RIDING boots, Wublin, brown, size 39 as new $25 Ph 5448 8068

ROOFTOP luggage bag, GC $40 Ph 5449 3866

ROUND table w/sep ruffled covers, EC $15 Ph 5442 1169

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RUSTIC clock, made out of old saw, $10 Ph 5447 3490

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FRAMED Elephant print, large, with glass EC $10 Ph 5443 2045 FRAMED Lion print, large, with glass EC $10 Ph 5443 2045

OUTDOOR setting, 4 cane chairs + glass top table, $100 Ph 0407 046 861

Cat Enclosures

FIREWOOD ironbark, dry split, & ready to burn $120 p/m Del. Ph Tim 0418 484 975

Top quality A Grade Redgum, Split or Blocks $120 per cubic metre delivered Kindling also available Ph 0437 120 009

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

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FIREWOOD Dry, split, mainly Box, some Ironbark, Free lge bag of kindling $120 per c/m del. 0409 333 907

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FRANKLIN Mint Rose Plate, Grace Demonaco $35 Phone 5439 7335 FREE womens knee hi flat boots, Brand New, Sz 8 Ph 0412 476 939 FREE folder of creative crafts Ph 0412 476 939

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and Freezers. Top brands from $195. Fully recond, 6 mths wty. 283 High St, G/Sq. Ph. 5441 1955 GARDEN Bench seat, $70 Ph 5447 3605 GIRTON Blazer, Sz 16 VGC $90 Ph 0428 568 825

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GLASS display cabinet containing 23 porcelain dolls, $1500 Ph 5443 6179 or M 0437 707 066 HEATER mini column oil, ideal caravan 25 x 35cm $15 Ph 5447 2784 HEATER Vulcan Gas Wall furnace, GC $50 Ph 0438 018 551 IRONING Centre, Robin Hood $50 Phone 5439 7335

LAWN mower, gardners choice, NEW, EC $100 Ph 0466 997 290

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MOBILE walker, collapsible, VGC $70ono Ph 5447 8573

SHOWER head as new, flexi spray, 3 spray settings $15 Ph 5447 7762

GIRTON Jumper, Brand New, Sz 16 EC $40 Ph 0428 568 825

LAND Rover Discovery workshop manual $50 Ph 5448 8068

For further details Phone Clint 0427 349 549

7PCE Modular Lounge with Day bed + Double bed + recliner. Chocolate, Mock suede, Excellent Condition $850 Ph 5443 3227

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MOBILITY Scooter, 2014 model, as new, Shoprider deluxe, with front/back carry baskets, $1900 ONO Ph 0450 783 496 MOBILITY Scooter, Good cond, inc battery charer and canopy. $800 Ph 5472 4412 MORAN Sofas, 2 + 3 Seat Chesterfield Burgundy VGC May seperate $1950 Ph 0438 324 661 MOWER 4 stroke wide cut G.C. $100 Phonee 5447 7904

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

SKI Jacket, XL $60 Ph 0401 132 177

SKI Overalls, stretch, Size L $50 Ph 0401 132 177

SLOW cooker Ronson used twice 5.5L $25 Ph 5447 2784

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TANITA body fat monitor /scales as new $90 Ph 5442 1169

WETSUIT longjohn, sleeveless & jacket 5L $100 Ph 0401 132 177

TANK Stand, metal, 1200 diametre tank, 1400 H $100 Ph 5439 5881

WIAGARD Massager $99 Ph 0447 578 530

TELESCOPE 45 x 40mm with tripod $10 PH 5443 2407

FIREWOOD

TOP SOIL Sieved $35 per metre, 4 metre min. delivery 8m & 10m also avail.

Garden Mix $50 a metre.

Garden Rocks also avail.

Phone 0418 306 548 or 0428 100 770 TUB Chair, Grey suede with matching ottoman $70 Ph 5447 3605 TV stand, swivel top, thick glass shelf, silv/grey VGC $99 Ph 5443 5530 VIVITAR PS-44S Camera, Focus free, EC, $15 Ph 5447 7762 VOLCANIC rocks, approximately 70 $25 the lot Ph 5443 6318 WALKER, very solid, drk blue, EC $80 Ph 5447 0735 WARDROBE, pine, EC $50 Ph 5447 3490

WATCH, black leather band, Astina, new $20 Ph 0419 359 695 WATER TANK 400LT with Stand $300 Ph 5444 3467 WEDDING or Deb dress, Sz 8, tulle, strapped or strapless. Asking $350 Ph 0403 573 674

Grey box, $130 per C/M, Delivered Bendigo.

Ph 0427 304 600

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

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Single items or boxed lots Ph 0452 264 661

CARAVANS & TRAILERS

FERGUSON Tractor Model no TE-A20, post hole digger, grader blade, slasher, saw bench. Best Offer Ph 0448 186 691

6X4 Trailer (LED) Lights, 2 spares, $350 Phone 5442 6974 evenings

SILKIES

Young & healthy from $20 each Ph 5436 1373

AVIARY SELLOUT Ringneck Parrots & Cockateils, all colours Ph 0447 578 530

LOADER, 4WD 6 tonne loader, Best Offer Phone: 0448 186 691

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Boer X Does, 25-38kg Paying $75, Bendigo Ph 0417 149 202

LIVESTOCK 850 SEDGWICK RD SEDGWICK From 7.30 - 3pm, Tractor & impliments, woodworking saw bench, 8.5kva generator, walk behind slasher, old tractor seat, sowing machine stand, records, gates & lots more Phone 0407 366 980

Boarding Kennel & Cattery Muckleford School Road, Muckleford 3451 Open 8:30am - 12pm & 4pm - 6pm Ph: (03) 5472 4698 • Mob: 0428 882 411 E: jeralee@iinet.au • www.jeralee.com.au

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AVAN 16ft x 7ft. 2002 Rhys model, $13,000 Phone 5443 2606 CAMP Trailer, 2011 Redrock Traveller rear fold, QS bed, slide out kitchen $6500 Ph 5444 1034

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A.M. Hyett Motorcycles 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 LMCT 4761. Licenced second hand dealer.

Ph: 5442 2523 SMS: 0411 627 348 Email mhyett1952@yahoo.com.au

BOATS QUINTREX Centre console 16ft, deep hull, 40HP Merc, $8,990 reduced must sell Phone 0419 886 637

CAMPER Jayco Dove 86, sleeps 6, 3-way Frig, Stove, Full Annex, 2 spares, Elec brakes, Good covers, no leaks, GC $4900 ONO Phone 0416 014 996

CARAVAN 2011 Windsor Genesis, $47,000 neg, 5 birth, ensuite, bonus extras Ph 0427 576 355

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SUBARU Impreza LX Sedan 1.6L 5sp Manual, P/S A/C 195,000ks, Oct Reg, sold with reg, no RWC (NMI467) $2000 ONO Ph 0422 853 641

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1980 VISCOUNT Royal, 16ft TV, A/C Heat, new tyres, led lights, micro, tool box, twin gas botts, dbl bed, dbl bunks, good to tow, 12 mths reg $6500 Ph. 0409 949 111

EXTENSIVE CLEARING SALE FARMLET, HANDYMAN & ANTIQUE ITEMS,TOOLS, SCRAP METAL ETC 155 SCOTT’S ROAD, NEILBOROUGH SATURDAY 20TH JUNE, 2015 10.00AM

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P/TOP Viscount 17ft6" long, single axle, dbl bed, a/con, tows easily, Good cond. $8000 Ph 0439 667 144

We are always appreciative of any donations of bedding and food for the shelter animals. If you can help in any way, please drop any donations into the shelter at Piper Lane, East Bendigo.

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2003 Ford Courier, dual Cab 4WD Ute, bull bar, tow bar, canopy, steel tray 237,000ks, RWC & REG (SGT441) $9000 ONO Ph 0432 104 364

MITSUBISHI Outlander 04, Tbar, auto, air con, CD Player, Tow bar, Reg, THU597 $7500 Ph 0419 302 000

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DRAGON CITY MOTOR WRECKERS Panel Beating.

No insurance or restoration work.

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

AURION AT-X 2007, Auto, Reg til Sept, 160,000ks, Excellent cond, Owner going overseas. Enquiries Ph 0425 866 958 A/H or Weekends(Reg:WAK634)

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FORD Courier twin cab Ute, Good condition, currently in daily use.

Ideal farm ute. $1000 (SHJ-237) Ph 5439 3553

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

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

CAR PARTS SCRAP METAL WANTED Cars, trucks, tractors, tin, wire, white goods etc.

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2008 Statesman Caprice 3.6L Dual Fuel, Auto, fully optioned, Silver /Black interior, 130ks, Reg til July 2015, RWC, (1CZ7SC) $13,900 Phone 0418 146 864

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NISSAN PULSAR HATCH Auto, a/c, p/s, tinted windows, alloys, low kms.

ABC111. $18,000. Ph 5442 1646

SUBARU Liberty Wagon, 1992, Auto, A/C White, Reg til Feb 2016, VGC $4500 ONO (EZQ418) Ph 5442 1016

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NISSAN PULSAR HATCH Auto, a/c, p/s, tinted windows, alloys, low kms.

ABC111. $18,000. Ph 5442 1646

MAXIMUM OF 5 LINES ADDITIONAL LINES $3 EACH FORD Territory Ghia AWD 09, 5 seat, C/C t/bar, Rear Cam, 148,000ks, EC, $20,800 (ZKK443) Phone 0459 263 732 KIA Rio Sdn 2008, Auto A/C P/Steer P/Windows very clean 82,000ks, RWC Reg XFT 622 $6500 Ph 0439 655037

PLEASE USE SPACES BETWEEN WORDS VEHICLE REGISTRATION OR VIN NUMBER REQUIRED TOYOTA Cressida 89, White, good condition for age, Eng: 7M0240024 $1250 ONO Ph 0409 470 930

VACC PRE PURCHASE INSPECTIONS KIA Sorento 4x4 Limited R O A D W O R T H Y Edition top of the range, CERTIFICATES Excellent Condition inside and out. 6cyl Auto, Sunroof. Many extras to list, the perfect car with everything built in. Reg & RWC $12,500 neg. Ph 5443 7875 (ZIN174)

MITS Triton 05 Tray, S ab, V6, BB, TB, DL, VGC, Reg TRL127, $7000 ono, Reg & RWC Ph 0427 438 424

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Culture on show

By JOEL PETERSON

CONTESTED: White Hills’ Billy Nalder fights for the football. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Hoppers headline HDFL COLBINABBIN Football Netball Club will celebrate its centenary year in style this weekend, when the Grasshoppers play host to Elmore at MJ Morgan Reserve.

After a disappointing loss to Huntly last weekend, the Hoppers will be out to bounce back against the Bloods this weekend.

The club’s celebrations kick off on Friday night with a showing of club memorabilia from its 100 years at the town’s memorial hall. The exhibition will be available for viewing across the weekend.

Football and netball games get under way at 10.30am on Saturday between the two clubs, culminating in the senior football clash from 2.15pm.

Colbinabbin sits fourth on the Heathcote District Football League table going into round eight, while Elmore is seventh having gone down to Lockington Bamawm United last week.

The day’s football and netball action will be followed with the club’s centenary gala dinner at the Colbinabbin Town Hall, with guest MC, Channel 10’s Brad McEwan.

Sunday will see a lowkey function held at the Hoppers’ clubrooms to wrap up the weekend.

In other round eight HDFL games, the undefeated Leitchville-Gunbower hosts White Hills, Lockington Bamawm United takes on Heathcote and North Bendigo travels to Toolleen to meet Mount Pleasant.

In Loddon Valley Football League round nine action, Calivil battles Bears Lagoon-Serpentine, Marong is at home to Inglewood, Pyramid Hill clashes with Newbridge and YCW travels to Mitiamo.

THE Wirama Shield will be up for grabs this Monday, when Strathfieldsaye hosts South Bendigo at Flight Centre Park in round nine of the Bendigo Football Netball League season.

The Wirama Shield was intituted by the BFNL last season to recognise indigenous culture, and was taken out by Sandhurst, who enjoyed a convincing win over Golden Square.

This weekend is the BFNL’s indigenous round, and the shield will be up for grabs in senior football, while the Wirama trophy will be contested on the netball courts.

The Bloods are coming off a devastating two-point loss to Castlemaine last weekend, while Storm’s unblemished season rolled on with a comfortable win over Gisborne.

The indigenous round has been developed in partnerships with Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation (DDWCAC) its company, Dja Dja Wurrung Enterprises Pty Ltd (DDWE), AFL Central Victoria, Reconciliation Victoria and LendLease.

The match brings together members of the central Victorian Aboriginal community as well as non-Aboriginal people and provides an opportunity for learning and paying recognition to the living Aboriginal culture of the traditional owners, the Dja Dja Wurrung.

Netball will be more heavily involved this year, with senior

BATTLE: South Bendigo will face Strathfieldsaye for the Wirama Shield. netballers to have indigenous playing attire as well as senior footballers.

“We are excited to once again partner with the Dja Dja Wurrung people to present the BFNL Indigenous Round,” BFNL manager Carol Cathcart said.

“This year we have provided indigenous netball bibs to both the Strathfieldsaye and South Bendigo clubs in addition to the indigenous football jumpers.”

Dja Dja Wurrung chair Graham Atkinson said the organisation enjoyed being involved..

“This is an exciting time for Dja Dja Wurrung people as events like this place us back in the landscape that we were removed from,” he said.

“It is also a great opportu-

nity to get the Dja Dja Wurrung artists involved in the design of game day jumpers. Jumpers were designed by Ron Kerr Jr for South Bendigo and Drew Berick for Strathfieldsaye and will be available for sale from the corporation.”

Match times will be moved to incorporate the pre-match smoking ceremony before the senior football clash, with the under-18 football starting at 10.25am, with netball matches starting at 11am.

Other games in round nine see Eaglehawk taking on Sandhurst at the QEO, Gisborne hosting Kangaroo Flat, Golden Square travelling to Castlemaine and Kyneton takes on Maryborough at home.

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Braves have what it takes From Page 36 “I love how hard he competes, he is a super guy to have around the club. He is an undersized player to be at the four, and he grabs rebounds and makes shots people don’t expect him to.

“I couldn’t be happier with how he and Grant (Johnson) have fitted in as recruits this season.”

The Braves played an intra-club practice match last night, and will get the weekend off to recharge as a team ahead of a tough stretch when the season resumes.

“We have had a few highs and lows this year, but I definitely feel that we hve got the team to win it,” Harvey said.

“We have just got to put ourselves in a position to get that deep in the season. Mount Gambier are a few games ahead and we play them in the third week back, but we have to take care of our first two games before that.

“I’m really looking forward to that challenge, but it all starts with Ballarat at home after the bye.”

The Bendigo Lady Braves will also resume with Ballarat after the break, looking to right the ship after losing four of their last five games.

Bendigo roads host tour

By JOEL PETERSON

BENDIGO’s best cyclists will compete in this weekend’s Bendigo District Cycling Club gruelling three-day tour.

Following on from the club championships held last weekend, the tour will see 35 riders contest the A-grade tour, with 29 in B-grade and 19 in C-grade.

Former Australian road race champion Darren Lapthorne took out his first club championship last weekend ahead of young gun Jason Lea. With a couple of laps left, Lapthorne joined a breakaway and outgunned Lea, with Peter Casey and Luke Knox finishing third and fourth.

Justin Leske took out the masters title ahead of Denis Casey and Peter Cavallaro, while Nicole Whitburn was named women’s club champion.

The five-stage tour begins

CHAMPION: Darren Lapthorne (right) and Jason Lea (centre). on Saturday with a 94-kilometre stage around Emu Creek from 1pm, with Lapthorne a notable absentee.

Sunday sees riders contest a 78km stage at Woodstock in the morning, before backing up with another 38km effort

later in the day.

Bagshot will host stage four on Monday morning, a 74km test, before the tour wraps up with a criterium in Huntly at 1pm.

Lea’s form is solid heading into the tour, but local charges Sam Crome and Chris Hamilton will also be gunning for the title.

Horsham clubmates Sam Witmitz and Mark O’Brien will also be in the reckoning, while Luke Knox and Tim Hucker make for a strong field in A-grade.

Tayla Evans will be a leading contender in B-grade, along with last week’s masters club champion Justin Leske and Dave Fairburn, while the 19 C-grade riders are set for a fierce battle, with Tim Noonan and Trent Burton among the contenders.

The tour gets under way from the Emu Creek tennis clubrooms at 1pm on Saturday.

BASH AND CRASH: Action from last weekend’s Chiko Rollers bout.

Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Derby stars roll up to Bendigo ROLLER Derby action hit Bendigo Stadium for the first time last weekend, when the Dragon City Derby Dolls hosted round three of the Statewide

Stampede competition.

Eight teams converged on the stadium for the action packed day of competition, that saw four action packed bouts held.

Bendigo’s own Chiko Rollers defeated Diamond Valley’s Rough Cut Rollers on their home turf, 218 to 108 in a dominating display.

Other winners on the

day were Rat Pack, Witches of East Vic and Otway Growlers.

Round four of the series will be held on July 4 in Ferntree Gully.

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BENDIGO Braves coach Ben Harvey says gun offseason recruit Tony Lewis is a big reason he believes his side can deliver a SEABL title this season.

The Braves head to the mid-season break this weekend with a 5-5 winloss record after defeating Dandenong on Sunday by five points.

Winners of four of their last five games heading into last weekend, even Bendigo’s losing form has been good with the Braves’ last two losses each coming by only a solitary point.

“We just need to learn how to close out those games, and stretch a onepoint lead to a six-point lead,” Harvey said this week.

“This is such a tough competition, and the message I have been trying to get across to the boys is that we have to play ev-

ery possession like there is five seconds left on the shot clock.

“You can’t afford to have lapses, we have in games, and that shows in those two one-point defeats.”

Reigning SEABL Most Valuable Player Lewis was

IN FORM: Bendigo’s Tony Lewis.

Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN.

assists for the Braves.

The gun recruit scored 13 last quarter points to get the side over the line, despite being the only game this season where Lewis – averaging 23 points and 13 rebounds per game – has not achieved a double-

Tony is just a warrior. He is such a great competitor and lifts everything we do named the round eight player of the week after two standout performances for Bendigo last week.

Lewis was huge in the clash against his former side, Dandenong, on Saturday night with 24 points and 17 rebounds at 52 per cent shooting from the field, despite the onepoint loss.

Lewis dominated on Sunday against Nunawading, scoring 30 points, pulling down six rebounds and dishing three

double.

Harvey was effusive in his praise for Lewis, who has been an ideal addition for Bendigo on and off the floor.

“Tony is just a warrior.

He is such a great competitor and lifts everything we do,” Harvey said.

“He takes training to another level and he is super off the floor as well.

He is the exact type of person we want.

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