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Royalty
arrives
Greater Bendigo
April 2019
in Bendigo
Hop into Easter 2019!
Celebrating 25 years
of Greater Bendigo
8 CONTENTS
NEWS
4 Celebrating 25 years of Greater Bendigo
6 Investing in the future of Greater Bendigo
7 Next chapter in city building begins
8 Hop into Easter 2019!
There is no better time in Bendigo than Easter!
Dai Gum Loong ready to make his big debut
Event highlights
12 Now boarding
SERVICES
13 What's in the works?
14 Getting clever about the weather with new sensors
15 Are your trees and shrubs a hazard?
E-waste landfill ban to start in July
16 Disabled parking spaces receive a star ranking
17 Stop the spread of Queensland fruit fly
18 Protecting our magnificent town hall for the future
19 Is your pet registered?
12 Greater Bendigo
April 2019
Royalty
arrives
ACTIVE AND HEALTHY
20 Local facilities leading the way to healthier choices!
in Bendigo
21 New projects proving poular
COMMUNITY
22 What we love about Sedgwick
24 Congratulations to our top citizens
25 Making our libraries more inclusive for all
Hop into Easter 2019
!
26 Introducing the City's new Youth Council
Celebrating 25 years
of Greater Bend igo
27 One Planet Living
GB quiz!
18
BUSINESS
ON THE COVER: Kelsi Nelson and Vashti Lamaro 28 Local businesses trial organic waste service
visit the royal pop up tram at the Piazza as part
of the Tudors to Windsors: British Royal Portraits 29 Inclusive Towns - expanding business, attracting
exhibition celebrations. Read more on page 32-33. new customers and strengthening the community!
WARD NEWS
22 30 What's happening in your ward?
LIFESTYLE
32 Huge numbers flock to Tudors to Windsors: British
Royal Portraits
33 A taste of royalty
34 What's on
35 Post Office Gallery exhibition reveals the stories
behind the royal visits to Bendigo
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FROM THE MAYOR'S DESK
This month Victorian councils will and later Maurie Sharkey and Maxine The runway extension has also attracted of optimism in the community, particularly
mark 25 years since amalgamation, Crouch, set Greater Bendigo on a path the interest of RMIT University, which saw for businesses in central Bendigo.
when in 1994 the Kennett Government to succeed. They were followed by the new infrastructure as an opportunity
To place 1,000 workers in the city centre
commenced dissolving all 210 councils successive Councils that pushed for to expand its flight school operations to
and bring together a range of government
and ‘super councils’ were later formed progress and were ambitious. Bendigo. This is another fantastic outcome
services, which place the customer at the
across the state. that brings people to our city and makes it
Today, we enjoy the fruits of that, at times centre of the experience, is an incredible
easier for local aspiring pilots to access a
In our case the City of Greater Bendigo difficult, decision making in the same way opportunity for our city centre and our
training course close to home.
was formed by the City of Bendigo, I know the decisions the current Council wider community.
Huntly Shire, Borough of Eaglehawk, is making will leave a strong legacy for I believe Council’s approval for the City
As we have seen many times before, it’s the
Strathfieldsaye Shire and part of Marong those that come next to build on. of Greater Bendigo to become a tenant
strong and at times challenging decisions
Shire, and later a major part of the Shire in the Victorian Government’s $90M
The arrival of Qantas in Bendigo and that lead to the greatest outcomes.
of McIvor. GovHub building is another marker of
regular flights to Sydney is one such
progress and will kick start another wave Mayor Cr Margaret O’Rourke
This edition of GB Magazine features a example. The ‘flying kangaroo’ simply
great collection of projects to remind us wouldn’t be here if former Councillors did
just how far we have come since the days not have a vision for something greater
of amalgamation. for our little airstrip. CONTACT THE CITY OF GREATER BENDIGO
More than $1B has been invested in No doubt there were plenty of people
projects across our municipality in scratching their heads at the thought Main office Website
that time, all of which have helped of building a new 1,600m runway with 195-229 Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo www.bendigo.vic.gov.au
create the liveable community we enjoy the hope an airline may one day come. Postal After hours/emergency number
today. Major Local, State and Federal But former Councils forged on, carefully PO Box 733, Bendigo 3552 5434 6000
government investment in health, planning how to raise the necessary
Telephone Operating hours
recreation, the arts, transport funds and deliver state-of-the-art
5434 6000 (Lyttleton Terrace office)
infrastructure, education and infrastructure that would also
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why Bendigo enjoys its
foothold in our city, bringing
reputation as a leading
with it many opportunities
regional city in Victoria.
for local businesses Want to read this document in an alternative format? The City is committed to
Our Commissioners to showcase all they providing documents that are easy to read for all. If you would like to read the
at the time, Peter have to offer to magazine in an alternative format e.g. large print or text only, contact Customer
Ross-Edwards, visiting friends, Service on 5434 6000 or requests@bendigo.vic.gov.au and we will endeavour to service
Gordon McKern relatives and your request in the quickest time possible.
and Les Crofts, tourists.
NEWS 3
Celebrating 25 years
of Greater Bendigo
MAYORAL CHAIN
April marks 25 years since the City of Greater Bendigo was formed, taking
A beautifully ornate Mayoral
in the former City of Bendigo, Huntly Shire, Borough of Eaglehawk, ceremonial chain was commissioned
Strathfieldsaye Shire and part of Marong Shire, and a major part of the Shire and officially presented to the City of
Greater Bendigo in 1998. It provides
of McIvor was added in 1995 to bring the township of Heathcote into the fold. an historical reminder of how the
City came to be, featuring the crests
representing the six former Councils
In April 1994, the Victorian Government success, making some important In April 1996, Greater Bendigo returned
of Marong, Strathfieldsaye, McIvor,
commenced dissolving 210 councils decisions and laying the foundation for to a democratically elected Council
Huntly, Eaglehawk and Bendigo.
and created 78 new councils (later significant progress. with seven newly-created wards to
the Shires of Benalla and Mansfield • Securing the historic Bendigo Post represent the interests of residents A spectacular replica of the gold
split, creating the 79 councils Victoria Office building so it could later located in urban and rural areas. medallion presented to the former
has today). become the Bendigo Visitor Centre City of Bendigo in 1893 by local mining
Thirty-seven residents have proudly magnate George Lansell hangs from
All 1,600 elected councillors across the and Post Office Gallery served their community as elected the centre of the chain and features
state were removed and commissioners • Attracting Graincorp to Marong councillors for the City of Greater the Bendigo Coat of Arms.
were put in their place for two years. • Developing the indoor heated Bendigo. Of these, 17 councillors have
served as Mayor. The 1.5m-long chain is made of gold
When Greater Bendigo was formed, swimming pool at Eaglehawk
mined from the Central Deborah
Commissioners Peter Ross-Edwards, • Securing a future for Girton Grammar On the opposite page is a summary Gold Mine and weighs more than one
Gordon McKern and Les Crofts, and by providing a debt guarantee of elected representatives who have kilogram, and individual links are
later Maurie Sharkey and Maxine • Helping facilitate the development of guided the growth and success of our added to feature the initials of each
Crouch were appointed by the Victorian the Bendigo Marketplace municipality over the past 25 years. new Mayor.
Government to oversee the newly
• Relocating the infant welfare We acknowledge the time and effort Local jeweller Tony Kean created the
created municipality. They were
centre and crèche to open up the given by the following people and thank chain and Mayor Cr Barry Ackerman
supported by Acting Chief Executive
entrance to Rosalind Park them for serving our community. was the first to wear it.
Officer Vern Robson and later Chief
Executive Officer Peter Seamer. • Taking on responsibility for The chain is worn on both formal
(Pictured L-R) Former Commissioner
the Bendigo Art Gallery and and other occasions by the Mayor of
Together, they kick-started the Gordon McKern, Former Chief Executive
Capital Theatre the day.
newly-formed Greater Bendigo Officer Peter Seamer, Former Chief
• Relocation and construction of Commissioner Peter Ross-Edwards and
municipality and set it on a path to
saleyards in Epsom Former Commissioner Les Crofts.
4 NEWS
1996 Election 2008 Election
March (term 1996 to 1999) November (term 2008 to 2012)
Cr Megan Weston, Eaglehawk Ward (Mayor 1996/1997) Cr Kevin Gibbins, North West Plains Ward
(Mayor 2008/2009)
Cr Barry Ackerman, Grassy Flat Ward (Mayor 1997/1998)
Cr Rod Campbell, Eppalock Ward (Mayor 2009/2010)
Cr Maurie Sharkey, Whipstick Ward (Mayor 1998/1999)
Cr Rod Fyffe, Golden Square Ward (Mayor 2010/2011)
Cr Daryl McClure, Sandhurst Ward
Cr Alec Sandner, Flora Hill Ward (Mayor 2011/2012)
Cr Ann Jones, Diamond Hill Ward
Cr Keith Reynard, Strathfieldsaye Ward
Cr Laurie Whelan, Eppalock Ward Cr James Reade, Sandhurst Ward
Cr Rod Fyffe, Fortuna Ward Cr Peter Cox, Eaglehawk Ward
Cr Megan Weston
Cr Lisa Ruffell, Epsom Ward
Cr Barry Lyons, Kangaroo Flat Ward
1999 Election
March (term 1999 to 2002) Cr Bruce Phillips, North West Plains Ward (elected at a
by-election following the death of Cr Kevin Gibbins)
Cr Daryl McClure, Sandhurst Ward (Mayor 1999/2000) Cr Kevin Gibbins
Cr Laurie Whelan, Eppalock Ward (Mayor 2000/2001)
Cr Barry Ackerman, Grassy Flat Ward (Mayor 2001/2002) 2012 Election
November (term 2012 to 2016, new three ward, three
Cr Willi Carney, Eaglehawk Ward councillor ward structure introduced)
Cr Rod Fyffe, Fortuna Ward Cr Lisa Ruffell, Whipstick Ward (Mayor 2012/2013)
Cr Ann Jones, Diamond Hill Ward Cr Barry Lyons, Lockwood Ward (Mayor 2013/2014)
Cr Maurie Sharkey, Whipstick Ward Cr Rod Campbell, Eppalock Ward
Cr Julian Hood, Whipstick Ward (elected at a by-election Cr Peter Cox, Whipstick Ward (Mayor 2014/2015)
following the resignation of Cr Maurie Sharkey) Cr Elise Chapman, Lockwood Ward
Cr Daryl McClure
Cr Mark Weragoda, Eppalock Ward
Cr James Williams, Whipstick Ward
2002 Election
March (term 2002 to 2004) Cr Rod Fyffe, Lockwood Ward (Mayor 2015/2016)
Cr Willi Carney, Eaglehawk Ward (Mayor 2002/2003) Cr Helen Leach, Eppalock Ward
Cr Lisa Ruffell
Cr Rod Fyffe, Fortuna Ward (Mayor 2003/2004)
Cr Greg Williams, Eppalock Ward (Mayor 2004)
2016 Election
Cr Daryl McClure, Sandhurst Ward October (term 2016 to 2020)
Cr Bruce Phillips, Grassy Flat Ward
Cr Margaret O'Rourke, Eppalock Ward (Mayor 2016/2017,
Cr Kevin Gibbins, Whipstick Ward 2017/2018, 2018/2019)
Cr Alan Besley, Diamond Hill Ward Cr George Flack, Eppalock Ward
Cr Elaine Harrington, Eaglehawk Ward (elected at a by- Cr Yvonne Wrigglesworth, Eppalock Ward
election following the resignation of Cr Willi Carney)
Cr Jennifer Alden, Lockwood Ward
Cr Matt Emond, Lockwood Ward
Cr Willi Carney
Cr Rod Fyffe, Lockwood Ward
Cr Andrea Metcalf, Whipstick Ward
2004 Election
November (election term 2004 to 2008, election term Cr James Williams, Whipstick Ward
changed from March to November, new nine ward Cr Julie Hoskin, Whipstick Ward (resigned September 2018)
structure introduced and ward names changed)
Cr Malcom Pethybridge, Whipstick Ward (elected by
Cr Rod Fyffe, Golden Square Ward (Mayor 2004/2005) countback following the resignation of Cr Julie Hoskin)
Cr David Jones, Kangaroo Flat Ward (Mayor 2005/2006 and Cr Margaret O'Rourke
2007/2008)
Cr Julie Rivendel, Flora Hill Ward (Mayor 2006/2007) Chief Executive Officers
Cr Kevin Gibbins, North West Plains Ward Vern Robson, Acting CEO (1994)
Cr Wayne Gregson, Sandhurst Ward Peter Seamer (1994 to 1996)
Cr Elaine Harrington, Eaglehawk Ward Hadley Sides (1996 to 1999)
Cr Trudi McClure, Epsom Ward Andrew Paul (1999 to 2003)
Cr Keith Reynard, Strathfieldsaye Ward John McLean (2003 to 2007)
Cr Greg Williams, Eppalock Ward Craig Niemann (2007 to present)
Cr Rod Fyffe
Craig Niemann
SECTIONNEWS
HERE 5
Bendigo Health redevelopment - $630M
Various Calder Highway upgrades - $414.4M
Bendigo train network, track and station upgrades - $114.5M
Goldfields Superpipe (Bendigo link) - $98M
Ravenswood Interchange - $86M
Bendigo Bank building - $75M
Bendigo Water Treatment Plant - $70M
Recycled Water and Factory Network - $47M
St John of God redevelopment - $40M
Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre - $32.4M
Midland Highway/Napier Street upgrade - $30.4M
Bendigo Groundwater Project - $27.4M
Ulumbarra Theatre - $25.8M
Bendigo Stadium expansion - $23.65M
Bendigo Police Station - $20.1M
Great Stupa of Universal Compassion - $20M
Bendigo Airport runway - $15M
Epsom Huntly Recreation Reserve - $15M
Edwards Street car park - $14.9M
Bendigo Creek Sewer Duplication Project - $12.4M
New generation Library - $9.5M
Bendigo Art Gallery extension - $8.5M
Bendigo Regional Hockey Centre - $6.52M
Bendigo Tennis Centre - $6.2M
Canterbury Park precinct – $5.85M
Raywood-Sebastian Pipeline - $5.75M
Bendigo Livestock Exchange - $5.7M
Dai Gum San - $4.65M
Bendigo Botanic Garden, Garden for the Future - $4.6M
Investing in the future of Soldiers' Memorial Institute - $4.5M
Greater Bendigo
Strathfieldsaye Road and Tannery Lane upgrade - $4.5M
Bendigo Exhibition Centre - $4.27M
Lighting the Regions - $3.59M
Over the past 25 years, the City of Greater Bendigo, Victorian and O’Keefe Rail Trail (Axedale to Heathcote) - $3.2M
Australian Governments, and private industry have invested more Scott Street bridge works - $3.1M
than $1B in our municipality. Bendigo Tram Depot upgrade - $3.1M
Health, water, sport, arts and culture, education and These projects represent employment and an Heathcote Barrack Reserve pavillion - $2.7M
business infrastructure has been rolled out across investment in our economy. The flow on effects of this
Greater Bendigo, benefitting not only residents but the city building means jobs for supporting industries, such Tom Flood Sports Centre redevelopment - $2.5M
wider region. as construction/manufacturing, hospitality and retail.
Flora Hill Stadium - $1.7M
These projects are fantastic examples of city building This incredible development has transformed the
that contribute to our vision of liveability and make face of Greater Bendigo. Some of the most significant Goornong, Raywood and Axedale police stations - $1.47M
Greater Bendigo somewhere people want to live, visit projects are now part of our community’s daily life and
and invest. we couldn’t imagine living here without them! Resurface Flora Hill athletics track - $900,000
6 NEWS
Next chapter in city building begins
When you think of the world’s great cities they are never really finished, development dominates
and new buildings sit alongside iconic landmarks to prove that new and old can co-exist.
Progress is part of life and the business of city people able to make planning enquiries, obtain After contributing the proceeds of the sale of
building never really rests, not in Melbourne or permits, make general enquiries and pay bills all the land, Council will invest up to $7.285M of its
New York or London and certainly not in Bendigo. in one place. own money to participate in the GovHub. But the
$90M cost of the project will be invested by the
Over the next five years our city centre will The flow-on effects to the local economy cannot be
Victorian Government, minimising the financial
welcome a new $60M TAFE campus, $152.4M underestimated either. The project will generate
risk to Council.
state-of-the-art Law Court facility and $90M approximately 90 construction jobs and contribute
Bendigo GovHub. $131M to the economy while it’s being built. A number of efficiencies will be realised
through moving into the GovHub.
Investment of this scale by the Victorian I applaud Council’s bold decision to give this project
Building maintenance will be the
Government delivers critical infrastructure that the green light. The site of the main City office on
responsibility of the Victorian
will generate jobs, grow business confidence and Lyttleton Terrace, which also includes three other
Government and our utility costs
represents an exciting opportunity to revitalise buildings, will be sold to the Victorian Government
will be much less in a state-of-
central Bendigo. and make way for the GovHub.
the-art building. Customers will
The GovHub alone will bring 1,000 people into the As we reflect on 25 years since Council have access to a one-stop-shop
city centre each day to work. Four hundred City of amalgamations took place across Victoria and six for a range of government
Greater Bendigo staff will share the building with municipalities (in whole and in part) came together services and the contemporary
a range of Victorian Government departments, to form Greater Bendigo, the need for a building to building will enable a new way
including the Department of Environment, Land, centralise service delivery remains critical. of working for staff, creating
Water and Planning, Department of Jobs, Regions efficiencies for our operations.
The main office was built only for City of Bendigo
and Precincts, Parks Victoria and 100 new jobs,
staff. After amalgamation and the years that have It will also be a building that
which were promised by the government if the
followed, the City of Greater Bendigo’s operations Council can collect rates
project went ahead.
have stretched across seven buildings in the on, which is expected to be
That’s more people getting their morning coffee, northern end of central Bendigo in an effort to upwards of $500,000 annually.
buying their lunch and shopping, or simply going accommodate staff and maintain service standards
The GovHub is exactly what
for a walk on their lunch break and activating the to a growing community.
central Bendigo needs. The
city centre.
The Commissioners, who acted in the role of time is now.
Customers will be the real winner from the new Councillors between 1994 and 1996, knew a
Craig Niemann,
centralised model of service delivery and from fit-for-purpose central administration building
Chief Executive Officer
an activation perspective, again, that’s more was needed but there was simply too much to do.
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Healthy Heart of Victoria
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2019 Active Living Census
G
SO
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It’s time to update the Greater Bendigo Active Living and government departments to
Census, which was last undertaken in 2014 and was better plan, develop and enhance
a first for Victoria. recreational facilities and health promotion
services to improve the health and wellbeing
Over the past five years the results from the census of our communities in the future.
have helped to improve local recreational facilities
to get residents more active. The results also helped By filling out the census you will be eligible to win
obtain funding for major recreational and health and some great prizes too! Lookout for the census forms
wellbeing projects within Greater Bendigo. after Easter in your mailbox or complete the census
online at www.bendigo.vic.gov.au
This year the census has been expanded to include
all households in the Loddon Campaspe region. If you would like more information on the census
By completing the census you will help Loddon please contact Anne Mangan at the City of Greater
Campaspe Region Councils and health agencies Bendigo on 4408 6660.
Complete the census and help our region
become the healthy heart of Victoria!
NEWS 7
Bendigo TAFE BENDIGO EASTER FESTIVAL April 19-22, 2019
Hop into
Easter
2019!
8 NEWS
SECTION HERE
Bendigo TAFE BENDIGO EASTER FESTIVAL April 19-22, 2019
There is no better time in Bendigo than Easter!
The Bendigo TAFE Bendigo Easter Festival is one of the most vibrant and exciting events
on offer in Bendigo, with something for everyone.
All your festival favourites return again in You can also immerse yourself in creative “We expect about 80,000 people to visit
2019, including: activities and celebrate the diversity of the festival, which is a fantastic number
• Bendigo Advertiser Gala Parade on Sunday cultures in Bendigo at the Emerge Cultural of people visiting our city, spending
at 1pm Hub, enjoy the live stage show PJ Masks money in our cafes, restaurants and
in Rosalind Park, visit the 1000 Doors art shops, and soaking up the amazing festival
• O'Brien Electrical Bendigo Torchlight
installation in Rosalind Park or rock out at the atmosphere,” Mr Karamaloudis said.
Procession on Saturday at 8pm, followed
Bull Street Festival.
by fireworks (pre-parade entertainment “Bendigo is a very special place to be over
from 6.30pm) It’s a special year this year, as we prepare to the Easter weekend, which is thanks to so
• Rotary Art and Craft Market on Friday welcome our new Golden Dragon Dai Gum many community groups and volunteers, so
and Sunday Loong, who will make his debut on the streets I encourage everyone to come out and enjoy
of Bendigo in the Bendigo Advertiser Gala what’s on offer.”
• Vision Australia Easter Egg Hunt on Friday
Parade.
and Saturday. Tickets still available Head to the Bendigo TAFE Bendigo Easter
• Carnival Central in Mundy Street all weekend Manager Tourism and Major Events Terry Festival website for information about
Karamaloudis said it was set to be another big accessibility, amenities and road closures In Bendigo, Golden
• Chinese Spring Festival at 11am and
year for the festival. www.bendigoeasterfestival.org.au Dragons are also known
Awakening of the Dragon at 2pm on Saturday
as Imperial Dragons.
Dai Gum Loong
ready to make his
big debut
Bendigo, meet Dai Gum Loong. Dai Previously only men had been
Gum Loong, meet Bendigo! allowed to carry Bendigo's other
Golden Dragons, Loong and
The City of Greater Bendigo and
Sun Loong.
Golden Dragon Museum are
delighted to welcome our new To properly introduce Dai Gum
dragon, which will continue a Loong, a special parade route
proud tradition of parading Golden has been planned, with Loong*
Dragons in the Bendigo Easter expected to lead Sun Loong and
Festival Gala Parade. Night Dragon Yar Loong from
the Queen Elizabeth Oval and
His name means ‘Big Gold Dragon’
meet Dai Gum Loong at the
in Cantonese, which incorporates
Alexandra Fountain.
both the Chinese name for dragon,
Loong, and Bendigo’s Cantonese Sun Loong will then lead Dai Gum
name meaning ‘Big Gold Mountain’. Loong back up and down View
Street to show him off to parade
Dai Gum Loong is 125m long
spectators, before re-joining the
and has more than 7,000 scales.
other two dragons. Loong will then
He is protected by two gold and
lead all three dragons along Pall
silver lions and accompanied
Mall and back to their home at the
by a qilin, a Chinese unicorn,
Golden Dragon Museum.
which is a heavenly creature that
symbolises long life, celebration The Alexandra Fountain is where
and magnificence. Loong met Sun Loong in 1970
for the first time, so the decision
As Dai Gum Loong is a 21st century
to introduce Sun Loong to Dai
dragon, he will also be a champion
Gum Loong in the same location
for equality and men and women
continues an important tradition.
will carry him in the parade.
* Loong's appearance is subject to Heritage Victoria approval.
NEWS 9
Bendigo TAFE BENDIGO EASTER FESTIVAL April 19-22, 2019
Event highlights
Bendigo Advertiser Gala Parade Emerge Cultural Hub
Sunday 1pm The Bare Bird Good Friday, Saturday and Sunday,
Parade route (see map on opposite page) 10am – 5pm
Rosalind Park
Experience a festival tradition filled with colour
and excitement. Watch the amazing dragons Loong*, The Bendigo community is made up of diverse
Sun Loong and Yar Loong as they welcome new cultures and traditions. Immerse yourself in music,
dragon Dai Gum Loong to make his very first gala activities and dance performances and celebrate
parade appearance. what makes these cultures wonderful and unique.
* Loong's appearance is subject to Heritage Victoria approval.
Bendigo Easter Fair Society Carnival Central
O’Brien Electrical Bendigo Torchlight Friday and Saturday, 10am – 11pm
Procession and Fireworks Sunday, 10am – 6pm
Saturday 8pm Mundy Street, Bendigo
Parade route (see map on opposite page) Delight in the thrill of the rides and try your luck
This unique procession lights up Bendigo’s along sideshow alley.
streetscape magnificently. Featuring illuminated
entries from local emergency services, community
groups and the Bendigo Chinese Association. To 1000 Doors
conclude, a vibrant fireworks display will erupt over
Rosalind Park. April 6 – 28, open daily 2pm – 9pm
Easter: The Bare Bird Good Friday and Saturday
10am – 10pm (last entry 9.30pm), Sunday 2pm -
Vision Australia Easter Egg Hunt 9pm (last entry 8.30pm)
The Bare Bird Good Friday and Saturday, When we open a door and cross the threshold, we
10am – 5pm might move from one world to another in an instant.
What will our hearts find in the unknown spaces
Rosalind Park beyond? Joy, grief, resentment or contentment may
Now over two days, join in the excitement of be awaiting us, memories or desires stirred, and
searching for more than 170,000 hidden Easter buried feelings re-surface. Whatever happens, as
eggs. For times and ticket details contact the we move through this doorway, we risk entering
Bendigo Visitor Centre on 1800 813 153 or visit an altered state. Created by Christian Wagstaff and
www.bendigotourism.com Keith Courtney.
Tickets available at the door. Adults $10, under 5
years and over 80 years free.
Bull Street Festival
Saturday and Sunday 2pm – 10pm
Awakening of the Dragon
Bull Street, Bendigo
Saturday, 2pm – 4.30pm
A huge line up of free live music will hit the Bull
Street stage this Easter, along with pop up bars, food Dai Gum San
outlets, giveaway prizes, raffles and kids activity A traditional celebration of lion and dragon dance,
zone to keep the whole family entertained. Main acts presented by the Bendigo Chinese Association and
Australian Bon Jovi Show and SOS - ABBA Tribute visiting lion teams. It will conclude by setting off
Show will be sure to end each night with a bang! 100,000 firecrackers to wake Loong, Sun Loong and
Yar Loong, who will greet Bendigo’s new dragon Dai
Gum Loong in the Bendigo Advertiser Gala Parade.
PJ Masks
Saturday 11.30am, 12.30pm and 1.45pm
Return of the Dragon
Main stage, Rosalind Park
Sunday, conclusion of the Bendigo Advertiser
Learn what it takes to be a hero and a member
Gala Parade
of the PJ Masks team with Catboy, Owlette and
Gekko in PJ Masks Meet the Heroes. In this live The Bendigo Chinese Association Lion Team and
interactive training session, everyone will have fun visiting lion teams from all over Australia will
while learning the secrets of thwarting the night welcome Dai Gum Loong on his first return to the
time villains. Sing, dance and perform the PJ Masks Golden Dragon Museum. This event will be made
special super power moves to discover the real all the more spectacular by the return of historic
meaning of being a hero. dragon Loong and recently restored Sun Loong.
10 NEWSBendigo TAFE BENDIGO EASTER FESTIVAL April 19-22, 2019
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H A RG R E AV E S M A L L H A RG R E AV E S S T
TOWN HALL
Civic Gardens
Rotary Art and Craft Market Battle of the Voice
The Bare Bird Good Friday and Sunday, 9am – 4pm Sunday, 10am
Bridge Street/Park Road Rosalind Park
Take a wander through this expansive market, Ten budding music stars will perform live on the
browsing a range of arts and craft, handmade main stage battling it out for top honours. Come
goodies, unique treasures, collectables, tasty along to support our local talent, where we might
produce and much more. There will be more than discover the next big thing!
200 stalls, plus live local music and delicious BBQs.
NEWS 11First stop: Sydney. Next stop: the world!
(Pictured right) City Strategy and
Growth Director Bernie O’Sullivan
with Robyn Lomas and RMIT Flight
Training School Senior Manager -
Flight and Aviation Mike Heffey.
Qantas, the ‘flying
kangaroo’, has bounded
RMIT FLIES INTO BENDIGO
into Bendigo, bringing RMIT University will expand its
with it our region’s well-known flight training school to
Bendigo this year.
first-ever commercial
Students will be based at the Bendigo
passenger service to Airport hangar and will take to the
the harbour city. skies in new Cessna 172s with modern,
glass cockpits. The announcement will
also create eight new jobs in Bendigo.
But that’s not all, from there residents “Access to regular flights to and from The arrival of Qantas is a major
and business travellers can go just Bendigo presents a great opportunity milestone for the City of Greater The flight training program will give
about anywhere after landing at to further grow our tourism brand, Bendigo, which opened a brand new, students an opportunity to pursue
Sydney’s international airport. better connect our businesses to extended runway in May 2017. their dream of becoming a pilot
domestic and international clients without having to permanently move
Mayor Cr Margaret O’Rourke said “Less than two years on from unveiling to Melbourne, and graduates will help
and colleagues, and provide residents
she was delighted to welcome Qantas our new 1,600m runway, we have address the growing pilot shortage in
with more options when it comes to
to Bendigo. achieved what we set out to do. It is the aviation industry.
leisure travel.
a simply fantastic service that makes
“This new service is as much about “The time saved travelling to Greater Bendigo and the wider region Bendigo has more than 300 flyable
locals travelling to Sydney and beyond, Melbourne Airport and the cost saved more accessible than ever before," days a year and a new runway,
as it is about tourists choosing to come in paying for long term parking cannot Cr O'Rourke said. making it the perfect training ground
to Bendigo and central Victoria to be underestimated. The convenience for the students.
experience all that we have to offer,” For flight times and to book tickets,
will be amazing.”
Cr O’Rourke said. visit www.qantas.com
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2 3
AXEDALE KANGAROO FLAT
• Water stations at Bennetts Road and • Windsor Court, Kangaroo Flat - half court
WHAT’S IN THE WORKS? Axedale, O'Keefe Rail Trail
• Alder Street, Kangaroo Flat - footpath
construction
As part of the City’s commitment to deliver improved BENDIGO
infrastructure, a range of works are currently underway • Bendigo Airport - baggage cart pavement
MAIDEN GULLY
or have recently been completed. area
• Maiden Gully Road, Maiden Gully - shared
• Bendigo Airport - public carpark
path construction
• Lyttleton Terrace/Mundy Street/Hopetoun
Street - zebra crossings
SEDGWICK
1. Recently completed fence restoration t he laying of asphalt and minor • Cascades and fernery pond renewal
works in Rosalind Park include new landscaping works. • Sedgwick Road – road upgrade stage 1
panelling and repainting. Works were EAGLEHAWK
3. A $1.9M project that has seen the
estimated at $130,000. STRATHDALE
installation of drainage pipes and • Victoria Street, Eaglehawk - footpath
2. An upgrade to the roundabout at the upgrade of culverts and road construction • Condon Street, Strathdale - footpath
Murphy Street and Strickland Road, construction, including a roundabout construction
East Bendigo has been completed. The at the intersection of Maiden Gully EPSOM
$620,000 project has recently reopened Road and Patas Road, is expected to be • Howard Street, Epsom - footpath To keep up to date with works in your area,
to traffic in both directions following completed in April. construction visit www.bendigo.vic.gov.au/roadworks
SERVICES 13HOW DO THE SENSOR PODS WORK?
The Clever Weather sensors are able to
provide reams of accurate real-time data
because they are tapped into the city’s new
Internet of Things - a cutting edge network
that brings together any small internet-
enabled devices, from phones to ‘smart'
appliances, to connect to the internet.
It acts in a similar way to Wi-Fi, except that
the signal can travel over longer distances
using far less power. This can allow the
sensors to last many years without
changing batteries.
Head of La Trobe’s Technology Innovation
Lab at the Bendigo campus, Dr Simon
Egerton, said the sensors are very
responsive and accurate.
“We might find that some areas of Bendigo
are up to two or three degrees cooler
than others, having implications for the
way people plan their day and protect
themselves from extreme temperatures,”
Getting clever about the Dr Egerton said.
“It’s important that we cover the whole city
thoroughly, as temperatures might vary
weather with new sensors
significantly from one area to the next.”
This is the first stage in the Clever Weather
research project. Further developments of
the Clever Weather project could also see
additional information like rainfall and wind
Talking about the weather is a topic of conversation that has just got speed data collected.
more interesting, with the roll out of 100 weather sensors in Bendigo
designed to gauge real-time temperatures across the city.
Myl Duffy's morning routine is to make temperature differences. Data from the “It has been interesting to get confirmation better understanding of how temperatures
a cup of coffee and check the real-time sensors also provide humidity and air that the temperature at our house is impact the way we live.
weather temperature generated from a pressure readings. different to the temperature on the
“More accurate temperature readings will
unique sensor pod that sits in her front weather forecast and now it’s official,”
Ms Duffy was intrigued by the experiment help the City make important decisions on
garden in White Hills. Ms Duffy said.
as she suspected the general forecasts how best to identify hot spots and manage
Ms Duffy is one of 100 volunteers taking for Bendigo didn’t reflect the temperature “It’s great to have access to data that heat in the city, such as where we plant
part in Clever Weather, an innovative where she lived. Her experience was that is accurate and specific. I always watch trees, how we design infrastructure and
project led by La Trobe University’s Flora it felt hotter during the day in summer but the weather forecast then check what’s how we can make improvements to the
Hill campus in close partnership with cooler at night compared to the official happening with my pod. developments we approve in the urban
the City of Greater Bendigo. The aim is to forecast. environment.
City Director Strategy and Growth Bernie
discover if temperatures vary significantly
The sensor on a weather pod in her O’Sullivan said over 350 people in the “Working in partnership with La Trobe on
in different parts of the city, including the
front yard confirmed her suspicions. Ms community volunteered to test the new this groundbreaking technology will allow
outer suburbs.
Duffy’s street day temperatures during the technology and install a weather pod at us to consider how we deliver services to
One hundred weather sensors are being summer were often one or two degrees their home or place of work. our community in the future and discover
installed across the city centre and outer higher compared to the official Bureau effective ways to cool vulnerable parts of
“One hundred sites were carefully selected
suburbs at residents’ homes, businesses of Meteorology (BOM) data generated the city.”
so that temperatures could be clearly
and landmarks to map accurate real-time at Bendigo Airport, which currently only
mapped out across Bendigo and the Ms Duffy shares the information with her
temperatures to gain a clearer idea of gives a general reading for the whole of
outer suburbs to gain a clearer picture of neighbours and now they all regularly
Bendigo based on conditions at that site.
the vulnerable areas and hot spots,” Mr check the pod’s data to see the conditions
"It’s great to have The BOM readings do not factor in human O’Sullivan said. for their street.
activity, buildings, concrete and lack of
access to data that is shade, which can make one suburb’s
“The data could prove to be an effective “We all love talking about the weather
tool to help plan and improve the City’s because it’s so fundamental to our lives,”
temperature different compared to
accurate and specific." another just a few kilometres away.
services and projects, and to gain a much she said.
14 SERVICESAre your trees and
shrubs a hazard?
Branches or plants that hang or protrude over People of all ages and abilities use our
footpaths can be hazardous, especially for the footpaths, so it is important to make sure
vision impaired, elderly and those who use pathways are clear.
wheel chairs and mobility scooters.
While some plants may cause someone to
The City of Greater Bendigo regularly receives trip, overhanging trees or plants could cause
complaints about plants and branches possible eye injuries.
protruding on or over footpaths, and would
Residents are encouraged to take reasonable
like to remind property owners or occupiers
steps to maintain and make their property a
to ensure that pedestrian pathways outside
safe place to walk past to ensure there is no
their properties are free from over-hanging
danger of causing injury or lack of confidence in
branches and shrubs.
getting around the streets.
E-waste landfill ban to start in July
The Victorian Government will ban all resource recovery facility at the entrance the future, so we need to be resourceful
e-waste from the state’s landfills from of the Eaglehawk Landfill or one of the and smart about disposing of old
July 1, 2019. City of Greater Bendigo’s transfer electronic items.
stations located in Heathcote,
E-waste is any electronic item with a By keeping e-waste out of landfill, it can
Strathfieldsaye or Goornong.
battery, electric plug or cord. Examples be disassembled, sorted and recycled
of e-waste include hair dryers and E-waste contains hazardous materials into new products.
straighteners, portable and plug in radios, that can harm the environment and
So from July 1, 2019 take your
computer equipment, old game consoles, human health, and it’s growing three
e-waste to a better place by not
lamps, electric fans, power tools and all times faster than general municipal waste
putting it in your general waste bin
toys that run on batteries. in Australia due to increased technology
but by taking it to the resource
trends, reduced product lifespan and
For residents the ban means that from recovery facility at the entrance
consumer demand for new products.
July 1, 2019 you can no longer put to the Eaglehawk Landfill
e-waste items in your general waste bin The more electronic goods we buy, or one of the City’s transfer
and you will need to take them to the the more e-waste there will be in stations for recycling.
SERVICES 15Disabled parking spaces receive a star ranking
Want to know which
disabled parking bays
suit various accessibility
needs?
A new independent parking website
has been created to help people with N
accessibility issues identify disabled
parking bays in the city centre that
suit their needs.
Created by start-up company
Spot Parking, the website gives
a star rating for the size of the
disabled bays, hoist suitability,
ramp access and suitability for
rear-loading of wheelchairs.
The City of Greater Bendigo
worked closely with Spot
Parking during the development
of the Bendigo parking website and
Local resident Vinnie Mammoliti utilises
invited the City’s Disability Inclusion
disabled parking in Hargreaves Street.
Reference Committee (DIRC) to be part of
the process.
Mayor Cr Margaret O’Rourke said the “We found that many members of The website has a star-rating system for “We very much encourage people to
DIRC’s feedback was very productive the committee who had long-term disabled parking spaces for residents hop onto the Spot Parking website and
and helped Spot Parking to rank the city accessibility issues were familiar with to identify the best options to meet their try it out for themselves. We welcome
centre’s accessible parking spaces. nearly all of the parking spaces so their access needs. feedback on the website on what new
input was important. This can be a very features would help or any aspects that
Spot Parking CEO Elizabeth Zealand said
"This can be a very useful website for those experiencing
accessibility issues for the first time as
the website also gave the community
could be improved to help you plan your
visits into Bendigo."
and visitors easy and quick information
useful website for well as carers and visitors planning a trip
to the city,” Cr O’Rourke said.
compared to other trip planning tools that To provide feedback and recommend new
only tell people how to get from A to B. features on the Spot Parking website,
those experiencing A DIRC representative reviewed every
“The website helps people to better
please visit bendigo.spotparking.com.au
disabled parking bay in the city centre or email support@spotparking.com.au
accessibility issues for the new website, so a ranking system
understand parking rules, time limits, fees
applied at various locations, loading zones,
Please ensure you are using an updated
could be put in place on the website as a web browser to use the site.
for the first time." useful tool for the community.
free parking areas as well as a ranking for
accessible parking,” Ms Zealand said.
The City of Greater Bendigo is encouraging The City is committed to supporting local
businesses to register their services on a new businesses and looking at ways to boost the
centralised online tool for suppliers designed local economy and this new system will help to
to make it easier and quicker to obtain quotes give suppliers better access to the City.
from local businesses for proposed goods,
works or services. The online tool is modelled on an open market
ATTENTION BUSINESS OWNERS:
approach, so other subscribers to VendorPanel
Register now to The City had subscribed to VendorPanel
Marketplace, an online tool which provides new
opportunities for businesses in the region. This is
Marketplace, including Parks Victoria and other
local councils, can also
do business with
have access to the details of businesses located
a simpler centralised online purchasing system, in this region if quotes are needed.
which enables the City to search, nominate and
us in the future! invite local businesses to provide quotes for
goods, services and works for upcoming jobs
where there is no contract or agreement in place.
Registration is free and no documentation
is required until a quote for the work has
been accepted.
For more information on how to register go to
www.bendigo.vic.gov.au/VendorPanel
16 SERVICESStop the spread of Queensland fruit fly
Fruit fly has already spread across help you choose the right management HELP STOP ERNIE THE
Have you checked out some areas in Greater Bendigo and it and control options. QUEENSLAND FRUIT
our new videos on poses a serious risk to the horticulture
There are a number of different traps FLY...
industry and home gardens as
how to stop Ernie the infestation can lead to total crop
available to monitor fruit fly numbers,
but managing the pest once they • Maintain monitoring traps all
Queensland fruit fly? losses. It’s important to act if you spot
them in your garden.
appear does not involve any specialist year round to alert you to fruit
equipment. Traps can even be made fly activity. Set mass traps when
using everyday household products. numbers increase (seek advice
Ernie the Queensland fruit fly is Queensland fruit fly is still very active
from your local garden supplier or
the main animated character in five in autumn so it is important to stay Many preparations outlined in the make your own)
new videos produced by the City of vigilant and maintain traps, exclusion videos can help protect garden crops
Greater Bendigo and Mount Alexander netting and practise good garden from future Queensland fruit fly • Keep fruit trees well pruned
Shire Council, in partnership with hygiene. Monitoring traps should infestations. So check out the five • Protect your fruit trees and
Agriculture Victoria. be maintained and checked all year videos and find out what you can do if vegetables with exclusion netting
round. Understanding how Queensland you spot fruit fly activity in your garden
The engaging films feature a fruit fly breed and multiply will also • Remove unwanted fruit from trees
at www.bendigo.vic.gov.au/fruitfly
mischievous Ernie intent on causing and collect fallen fruit
havoc in a home garden.
• Solarise or freeze infected fruit
The five episodes reveal how Ernie and and vege (leave in the sun for
his family attack many different types Want to know more about Queensland fruit fly?
a week in a strong plastic bag
of fruit and vegetables when he pays a Agriculture Victoria is the lead authority and has also produced a video or freeze in a bag for two days).
visit to central Victoria. Learn how very on the life-cycle of Queensland fruit fly. For more information about fruit Once solarised or frozen, bagged
simple tips on pruning, traps, garden fly management, please visit www.agriculture.vic.gov.au/qff fruit and vege should be placed in
hygiene, exclusion and best practice the rubbish bin and not added to
To view the new videos, please visit www.bendigo.vic.gov.au/fruitfly or
can stop Ernie in his tracks and reduce compost or the organics waste bin
contact your local garden supplier for advice.
the spread of Queensland fruit fly in
the region.
SERVICES 17Protecting our magnificent
town hall for the future
The City of Greater Bendigo has commenced a program of
conservation repair works on the historic Bendigo Town Hall.
The restoration works include “Our public heritage buildings it can continue to be enjoyed and
significant roof, window and door are one of Greater Bendigo’s used by the people of Greater
repairs, painting, repairs to the best assets and it’s important to Bendigo well into the future.
external façade, including the undertake regular conservation
“This latest round of conservation
removal of existing paint and the works to protect and maintain
works is being undertaken in
application of a new coating them,” Mr Walker said.
several stages commencing with
system to protect the exterior of
“The Bendigo Town Hall is one the roof repair work.”
the building.
of Greater Bendigo’s most iconic
The work is part of an overall
City of Greater Bendigo Property heritage buildings and since the
façade restoration project valued
Manager Andy Walker said due to mid 1990s the City has invested
at approximately $3M, which the
its age, the restoration works are considerable funds to not only
City plans to undertake over a
important to ensure the building revitalise the building inside and
period of time.
is well maintained. out, but also to maintain it so that
BENDIGO TOWN HALL – A
UNIQUE PLACE IN OUR HISTORY
• Bendigo Town Hall was the meeting
place in the lead up to Federation when
Sir Henry Parkes presided over the
inauguration of the local branch of the
Federation League at a packed meeting at
the town hall
• It was the venue for a grand rally prior to
the Federation referendum
• In 1901 it was used by the people of
Bendigo to celebrate the 50th anniversary
of the discovery of gold with a gold jubilee
exhibition. This was a very ambitious
exhibition with Australia’s first Prime
Minister, Edmond Barton, along with
the first Governor General, the Earl of
Hopetoun, in attendance
• In 2001 it was the venue for an historic
sitting of the Victorian Parliament.
This was the first time the Victorian
Parliament had sat outside of Melbourne
18 SERVICES
SECTION HEREABOUT THE BENDIGO TOWN HALL The restoration work commenced in the 1996/1997
financial year with extensive repairs to the
The Bendigo Town Hall is registered on the building’s roof. The building was also treated to
Victorian Heritage Register and is a building of control a white ant infestation and floodlighting
national significance. was installed to enhance the exterior of the
building. Significant works to rectify major rising
The original building was designed in 1859 by town damp in the basement to stop it spreading to the
clerk George Avery Fletcher. This was followed by upper walls of the hall were also undertaken.
a further addition of a Council chamber in 1866 and
a hall for the trading of grain known as the Corn Stage two works were undertaken from July to
Exchange was added in 1871-1872. Although the December 2000 and included the removal of a
architecture of the addition adhered to that of the stage and proscenium arch, and the reinstatement
original building, the completed building was not of the balcony and foyer and the original
liked by the citizens or the Council of the day. Hargreaves Street entrance. The Hargreaves
Street forecourt and the footway area at the Civic
In a series of major works beginning in 1878 the
Gardens-side of the hall was also installed.
hall was transformed by renowned architect
William C Vahland, who was given the task of Stage three of the project was the actual
converting it into something befitting the city restoration of the main hall interior. This included
of gold. the painting of the hall, foyer and balcony in
original colours, the restoration of the murals,
Vahland commissioned Otto Waschatz who
was fresh from decorating the royal palace in replication of the stencil and art work, and the
Copenhagan to design the town hall interior. application of gold leaf to the decorative features.
This work included extensive offices, enlargement Stage four and five works included the installation
of the main hall and council chambers, introduction of new toilet facilities and a passenger lift,
of a superb interior decorative scheme, a clock repairs to the windows, render, stairs, painting
tower and mansard roof, and the exterior facades and provision of access for the disabled. The old
were re-modelled in the classical style. Council Chambers were also restored as part of
this work.
The end result was Vahland's most remarkable
work and the finest boom-style building of its type The overall restoration was an important project
in Victoria. When the work was completed in 1885 that resulted in one of our most treasured heritage
the modest building the people of Bendigo had buildings being transformed into a functional public
known had been totally transformed. building with the ability to cater for a range of
events and occasions.
Unfortunately, over the years the Bendigo Town
Hall fell into extremely poor condition and following Since then the City has also undertaken several
the Local Government amalgamations of 1994, the smaller repair and maintenance projects to fix
City of Greater Bendigo made a commitment to blocked and rusted downpipes, programmed paint
restore the building to its former glory to ensure it work, restoration of the flag pole, and portico roof
could continue to be used well into the future. and portico plaster ceiling works on the building.
Is your pet registered?
Animal registrations are due for payment by April 10 each
year and the City of Greater Bendigo is reminding residents to
check if their animal registrations are paid and up to date.
Greater Bendigo has more than 17,500 dogs and The fees also contribute towards facilities such
6,200 cats on its database and owners need to as the City’s three dog parks located in Crook
re-register their pets annually. Street, Strathdale, Allingham Street, Kangaroo
Flat and Truscott Reserve in California Gully.
Pet registration is a basic measure that can help
ensure your pet is returned to you should it get So if you haven’t already paid your animal
lost or if it escapes from your property. If this registration for 2019, please do it as soon as
happens and your pet is picked up by our animal possible to avoid receiving an unnecessary fine.
control officers, it will be returned to you.
If you no longer have a pet that was previously
Registration fees go towards the City’s pound registered or you’ve recently changed address,
and animal management services, which respond please contact the City on 5434 6000 to have the
to wandering dogs, dog attacks and nuisance records updated.
problems like barking dogs and cat trespass.
SERVICES 19Local facilities leading the
way to healthier choices!
Sport and recreation centres across Greater Bendigo are taking part in the
VicHealth Water in Sport initiative to make it easier for the community to choose DID YOU KNOW?
healthier foods and make water the drink of choice when visiting these facilities.
• A poor diet and being
This initative supports the Victorian provides a variety of green and amber incorporating both physical activity overweight are the greatest
Government’s Healthy Choices snack and meal options, as well as and healthy eating. They have made contributors to poor health,
Guidelines, which make it easier for sport making water the drink of choice for great changes in their canteen to even higher than smoking
and recreation facilities to provide and all customers. ensure customers and visitors have • According to the 2014
promote good nutritious food and drinks more options to choose healthier food Victorian Population Health
Belgravia Leisure Area Manager Rod
within their retail food outlets, vending and drinks. Survey, 53.3 per cent of
Simms said the outcomes of meeting the
machines and onsite catering by using Greater Bendigo residents
guidelines had been very impressive. Other facilities across Bendigo that
the traffic light system to classify food
have joined the movement and are are classified as overweight
and drinks as: “We have received really positive
championing healthy change in their or obese, which is higher
• Green - best choices customer feedback praising the menu
canteens and kiosks include Fosterville than the Victorian state
options available, with most feedback
• Amber - choose carefully, and Gold Tennis Centre, Peter Krenz average of 50 per cent
coming from parents who are very
• Red - limit Leisure Centre, Bendigo East Swimming
pleased that their children can choose • Seventy-five per cent of
Pool, Faith Leech Aquatic Centre,
With help from the Healthy Eating a healthy meal, snack or drink at the customers and visitors
Brennan Park Swimming Pool, Marong
Advisory Service, the City of Greater centre,” Mr Simms said. who were surveyed across
Swimming Pool, Heathcote Swimming
Bendigo's new Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Promotion in the café includes point of Pool, and La Trobe University Bendigo Bendigo reported “that sport
Centre has become the first local facility sale nudges to encourage customers to Athletics Complex. and recreation centres have
to have a 'no red food' menu. choose the healthier option. a responsibility to promote
For more information on the Healthy healthy eating”
The centre, which is managed by The Bendigo Stadium is also an early Choices guidelines visit www.heas.health.
Belgravia Leisure on behalf of the City, adopter and leader in the community by vic.gov.au/healthy-choices/guidelines
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