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The Golden Square Football Netball Club, Marong Football Netball Club and Maiden Gully YCW Eagles Junior Football Club were all recently targeted for break ins.President of Golden Square Brendan Stewart said the thieves took a laptop and a hard drive from the club office, sometime after 1am on May 5.“The club often has attempted break ins, but it was the first time thieves had been successful,” Mr Stewart said.“Items stolen were not of a significant value, but the loss of work on the laptop would be very inconvenient. It's just

frustrating and it's disappointing. It's unnecessarily mindless. It undoes hard work."

Thieves also targeted the Maiden Gully YCW Eagles Junior Football Club and stole a bag of children's footballs and an air compressor.

Maiden Gully YCW President,Paul Thomson said he believed the thieves were chasing alcohol, as they share the premises with the cricket club.

“The thieves had broken three locks to get in and gotten in via the change rooms. The items taken weren't worth a lot, but the thieves did some damage to the rooms,” Mr Thomson said.

Marong Club President Darren Turnbull was also struggling to understand why someone would pinch 25 netballs from a sports shed in Marong. The bag of brand new balls were among goods stolen from Marong Football Netball Club recently."The annoying part is the inconvenience. We got these new balls just as we had things ticking along nicely. Netball at the club is as strong as it has been in ages," Mr Turnbull said."We only just got them and some had not been used. Some of the netballs were bright pink and had "Marong" written on them.“It's not just our netballers who

are affected. Everyone who has

been through the local club, and

the others in the Loddon Valley

league, are volunteers. So when

we realised we would have to

spend more money on netballs it

was a real kick in the guts.

“An esky, alcohol and a gazebo

were also taken. The total value

of everything stolen was still to

be confirmed.”

Anyone with information should contact the Bendigo police station 5448 1300 or call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Break ins rock local sports clubs – Be aware

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MAIDEN GULLY PROGRESS ASSOCIATION NEWSThe latest from your local association organisation that continues to work to promote Maiden Gully as an active community, where we all have a safe place for you and your family to enjoy living in the best residential area of Greater Bendigo.

The Walking/Cycling Track Sub Committee of the Association has continued meeting since our last report and is concentrating on the Myers Creek area in the vicinity of Sanctuary

Boulevard. They are having discussions with local Real Estate representatives as well the City of Greater Bendigo on this project.

Tree Huggers seen in the Gully!

Rumours have reached this writer of sightings of persons in fluro vests with clipboards undertaking this activity in the local area. I can confirm this is true and they are part of the Greening of Greater Bendigo team undertaking tree measurements and mapping for inclusion in the plan. They would have had a busy week with the number of significant trees in the locale.

To add places in Maiden Gully you think should be part of this plan, go to www.bendigo.vic.gov.au/greening

Planning is continuing for the Annual Christmas Carols on 1st Sunday in December of this year. The Association welcomes any community ideas for this annual event. Please see any of the members at the May meeting at the Bendigo Stadium with your ideas or come to our next monthly meetings held at the Maiden Gully Hall on the first Monday of each month at 7.30pm.

COMMUNITY ENTERPRISE SUPPORTS NEW GOLDEN DRAGON, DAI GUM LOONGThe City of Greater Bendigo and Golden Dragon Museum held a special event on Friday April 5 to unveil new Golden Dragon, Dai Gum Loong.

The dragon was made in Hong Kong and funded by generous donations from the community and

contributions from all three levels of government, and made his spectacular debut in the Easter Festival Gala Parade.

As the Kangaroo Flat Community Enterprise was a donor to the Sun Loong 750 fundraising committee, committee member Ann Jones was pleased to accept a framed dragon scale on its behalf.

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Our society has become very fast paced and includes in it the lives of our children. Children nowadays have a lot on their little plates. With a lot of pressure on them to do well academically, to keep up with their peers as well as be the best in their chosen sport etc. We also know

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There is so much sensory stimulation for children to process nowadays. We are all so virtually connected from a young age that there really is no off switch. All the information we ever could want is a click or a swipe away. If something doesn’t gain our attention in the first few seconds, we flick to something else.

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BUDGET INVESTS IN CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE The 2019/2020 proposed Budget will invest $43M in maintaining critical infrastructure such as roads, footpaths and drainage.

The proposed Budget will see $15.6M invested in upgrading and renewing projects in the existing road network, including $12.6M on sealed roads, $3M on unsealed roads, $3.8M on drainage works and $3.1M on footpaths and shared paths.

These include:

• Footpath construction along the Calder Highway at Maiden Gully

• Roundabout upgrade at Averys Road and Jobs Gully Road in Jackass Flat

• Drainage work in the municipality including west Marong

• Flood controls at Racecourse Creek (railway line and Midland Highway at Epsom. Kangaroo Flat and Golden Square

• Sealing Heathcote-Costerfield Road

• Sealing O’Briens Lane in Longlea

Mayor Cr Margaret O’Rourke said maintaining infrastructure including roads and footpaths was one of Council’s most important roles.

“We know that the state of our roads, footpaths and drains is really important service to our community,” Cr O’Rourke said.

“Investing in infrastructure is an important part of keeping up with our growing community and includes ensuring our roads, footpaths and drains are maintained to a high standard.”

The proposed 2019/2020 Budget is available online or to view at Council offices.

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ACTIVE LIVING CENSUSAs a part of the Healthy Heart of Victoria initiative, the City of Greater Bendigo’s second Active Living Census is now open and available to complete online.

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Living Census will include residents throughout the Loddon Campaspe region in order to provide an even greater insight into the health, wellbeing and preferences for physical activity across our communities.

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Complete the census online at www.srcentre.com.au/alc or lookout for it in your mailbox from late May and early June. By completing the census you go into the draw to win a share of $12,000 in prizes.

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MOVING FORWARD AT THE KANGAROO FLAT COMMUNITY HOUSEAfter a relaxing break the Community House is back in full swing in May.

The Community Garden is taking shape, the social group is chatting away, there’s lots of giggles and new activities at Playgroup, and there’s always wonderful paintings and drawings by the Art Group.

Brand new in May is the Meditation Course which will be starting on Wednesday May 15 from 10am to 11am. This seven week course costs just $35. In June there will also be a 2-week introduction to Self Defense course. Contact the Community House if you’d like to put your name down for either of these new activities.

The 2019 Kangaroo Flat Family Fun Day has been set for Sunday July 14. So mark it in your calendars now!

Contact your Community House if you’d like to get involved in any of our activities:

• The Social Group meets every Monday from 10am – 12noon. Drop in for a cuppa and a chat.

• Playgroup enjoys lots of giggles and smiles on Tuesdays from 9:30am – 12noon

• Wednesdays are Job seekers days – drop in to chat about help in this area

• New Meditation Course - Wednesdays 10am – 11am

• Thursdays are Art Group days 10am – 12noon

• The kettle is on every day (Mon – Thurs) so pop in anytime to use the photocopier, get some help with accessing the internet, or just to talk

Changes are also underway at the Thomas Street venue, so watch this space for new opportunities. If you’ve got great ideas of something you’d like offered by the Community House, please let us know. Some of the possibilities are: A Community Shed/repair café/cooking lessons/computer courses.

Kangaroo Flat Community Plan Renewal

What do you think is great about Kangaroo Flat and what are your ideas for Kangaroo Flat into the future?

These two questions will be part of a survey, listening posts and conversations happening during late May – Mid July. The answers you give will help shape the new Kangaroo Flat Community Plan. If you or your group would like the chance to have your say on the future of Kangaroo Flat, get in touch with the Community House NOW!

If you’d like further information on this, or anything else in this article, simply contact the Kangaroo Flat Community House. Pop in to House at 21 Woolcock Ave, Kangaroo Flat on Mon – Thurs between 9am – 3pm, call on 5447 9687, or send an email to [email protected]

We hope to see you soon at your Community House.

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Support your local businesses because... FlatMatters KANGAROO FLAT PROBUS NEWSThe Kangaroo Flat Probus meet on the second Wednesday of the month at the St. Mary’s Complex, High Street, Kangaroo Flat. Car parking is at the Church Street entrance.

Fellowship, Friendship and fun are the foundation on which Probus is built.

The June meeting is on Wednesday June 12 at 9.45am, followed by lunch at The National Hotel, Corner Violet and High Streets, Golden Square.

On June 19 members have a bus trip to the Telstra Museum and then to Crown Casino

for lunch. The bus leaves from the Kangaroo Flat Sports Club, McKenzie Street entrance at 7.20am.

Coffee, Cake and Chat will be held on Wednesday June 26 at 9.30am at The National Hotel.

Other activities coming up to put in your diaries are:

Sunday Roast Lunch which will be held on Sunday July 21 at the Queens Arms and the Spring Getaway to Cobram on October 14,15 and 16.

Please come along and join in, you will be most welcome.

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SOUTHERN GATEWAY CHRISTIAN CHURCHOur church during May will be focussed on the Word of God and the power of the Holy Spirit. You are invited to know Jesus in your hearts. Our first Sunday in May is followed by a shared lunch. Recently we have seen Sudanese folk fellowshipping with us, what a mighty blessing.

If you need healing of mind, soul or body we invite you to share the anointing of Jesus in your life.

We celebrate the Word on Sundays at 10am in the Y Community Hall opposite Aldi.

Prayer support from Ps Peter Pritchard on 0413 682 999.

BENDIGO NEEDLES AND THREADS

What a busy month we have shared in as we celebrated Anzac Day, Mothers Day – supporting the OTIS Foundation and Volunteer Week. This year the theme for Volunteer Week

being “Making a world of difference”. From 20th – 26th May, thousands of events have been held across the country to say thank-you to the six million Australians who volunteer their time.

Many thanks ladies for the display of completed garments that have been handed in and distributed to the various agencies. The latest project we are supporting is the Bendigo Winter Night Shelter that will operate during the winter months providing shelter, food and dignity to people experiencing homelessness. Providing beanies and scarves is one way that Bendigo Needles and Threads can support this venture.

Our Annual Meeting will be held on Monday June 24 where all positions become vacant. Nomination forms are now available.

Thank you all ladies for your good work.

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CWA KANGAROO FLAT BRANCHCWA invite local women to join our Branch for fun, friendship and community service.

Monthly Meetings are held at the Uniting Church, Church Street, Kangaroo Flat on the third Thursday of each month at 1.30pm and are open to any ladies to come along. Have a ’cuppa and a chat’ and see what we are doing in the community.

Two of our Branch members enjoyed attending the World Conference of Associated Countrywomen of the World (ACWW) held in Melbourne. The photo below shows from left, June Reid and Lois Thomas, Kangaroo Flat Branch with Queen Aziza of Pahang Malaysia who unfortunately had to withdraw her nomination for World President due to family commitments and Bev Sutherland, Bendigo Branch.

At the March Meeting members and visitors listened to a representative from the Melbourne

Police who discussed their liaison with ethnic Groups in Melbourne along with a general discussion.

Craft days are held at 10am on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 150 Neale Street, Flora Hill. If you’re interested in craft you’re most welcome to come along. No need to be a CWA member.

Times may change for functions. Kangaroo Flat Branch enquiries: Gwenda 5449 7781.

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People are reminded that if they suffer a bout of gastro to allow at least 48 hours to pass before returning to work, school or child care and allow at least 14 days to pass before they consider swimming.

A recent seasonal increase in gastro cases in Greater Bendigo has prompted the warning. Gastro bugs are highly contagious and can be easily spread from person to person and through settings such as, hospitals, aged care facilities,

child care centres and swimming pools.

There are simple things people can do to stop gastro from spreading to others.

Hand washing is the key to preventing further spread of gastro, especially before eating, after going to the toilet, after handling pets and changing nappies. If you have symptoms of gastro it is important to stay at home while you recover.

Help keep pools clean by following these simple steps:-

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WORKS UNDERWAY IN ELM STREETThe City of Greater Bendigo, together with Regional Roads Victoria, has commenced works to limit access at the Elm/High Street intersection in Golden Square.

The works will see vehicle access at this intersection limited to left turning traffic only into Elm Street from High Street, and the closure of access to High Street from Elm Street.

Motorists currently use Elm Street as a short cut to avoid the traffic lights at the Oak Street/High Street intersection, while motorists also stop on High Street to turn right into Elm Street. Limiting access to Elm Street will stop this and

help make it safer for all road users.

There have been six casualty accidents (five rear-end and one head-on collision) at this intersection over the past five years.

The work will include lengthening the turning lane at the Oak Street/High Street intersection, installation of new drainage, kerb and channel, landscaping, a new footpath across a section of Elm Street and a bus stop will also be moved to provide better access for bus patrons.

Work will is expected to be completed mid-June.

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Murundak: Songs of Freedom

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Servant or Slave (NR) A film by Steven McGregor Venue: Star Cinema Town Hall, 2 Peg Leg Road, Eaglehawk Time: 7pm Cost $12 per ticket

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We Don't Need a Map (PG) A film by Warwick Thornton Venue: Discovery Centre and Planetarium, 7 Railway Place, Bendigo Time: 7pm Cost: Free

Thursday May 30

Gurrumul (PG) A film by Paul Damien Williams Venue: Bendigo Senior Secondary College Language Centre, Gaol Road, Bendigo Time: 3pm Cost: Free

Seeing The Land from An Aboriginal Canoe (PG) A short documentary film Venue: Castlemaine Library 212 Barker Street, Castlemaine Time: 5.30pm Cost: Free

Ten Canoes (NR) A film by Rolf de Heer and Peter Djigirr Venue: Maldon Neighbourhood Centre 1 Church Street, Maldon Time: 7.30pm (doors open 7.15pm) Cost: $10 ticket or $5 concession

Friday May 31

Warrigal Creek Massacre (M) Documentary on the Warrigal Creek massacre Venue: La Trobe Art Institute 121 View Street, Bendigo Time: 5.30pm Cost: Free

Saturday June 1

Occupation: Native (PG) A documentary by Trisha Morton-Thomas Venue: Bendigo Bank Theatre The Capital, 50 View Street, Bendigo Time: 4pm Cost: Free

Sunday June 2

Bunjil the Eagle (G) A short children’s filmVenue: Discovery Centre and Planetarium, 7 Railway Place, Bendigo Time: 11am Cost: Free

Monday June 3

Series of BDAC youth films (NR) Short films by local young people Venue: La Trobe Art Institute 121 View Street, Bendigo Time: 6pm Cost: Free For tickets call 03 5442 4947

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LOCKWOOD WARD NEWSApril is always an important time in the Greater Bendigo calendar and Kangaroo Flat is no different. On ANZAC Day, I was at the Soldiers’ Memorial in Kangaroo Flat with Councillors Fyffe and Alden. I would like to thank the Kangaroo Flat sub-branch of the RSL, schools, volunteers, bands, our faith leaders and speakers, and those who support our community on ANZAC Day. The Kangaroo Flat sub-branch of the RSL has increased crowd numbers at the Kangaroo Flat memorial significantly over the past few years at ANZAC and Remembrance Day events. We extend our thanks for their ongoing commitment to our community.

There are exciting plans ahead for the Kangaroo Flat Soldiers Memorial and this year we saw some minor works to the lawn are and a repositioning of the ceremony.

The new works at the rear of the memorial will be a fine addition to the memory of the fallen, as well as a place of reflection and remembrance. For many years men and women have served in numerous conflicts and peace keeping missions across the globe. My grandfather and many young men from Kangaroo Flat, Bendigo, Eaglehawk and surrounding areas served in the 2/38th Battalion, before reinforcing other militia during the Second World War. These works in Kangaroo Flat will be an important addition to honour our service men and women; past, present and future for years to come.

It is always humbling to join the community to remember the fallen, those currently away and serving, and those who still carry the scars. We also pay our respects and take time to reflect on those who we have lost since ANZAC Day last year.

Lest We Forget.

Kind regards,

Cr Matt Emond Lockwood Ward City of Greater Bendigo


The City of Greater Bendigo is looking for people with different cultural backgrounds to become ambassadors to promote intercultural relationships and connections between all members of the community.

City of Greater Bendigo Manager Community Partnerships Steven Abbott said the new Greater Bendigo Intercultural Ambassadors initiative is part of the City’s commitment to being a liveable and welcoming community that understands and respects cultural and religious differences, supports multiculturalism and actively promotes cultural inclusion.

“The program is a voluntary leadership opportunity for multicultural or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community members from across Greater Bendigo to share their culture, connect with others, enhance understanding and cultural diversity,” Mr Abbott said.

“We are looking for people aged over 18 who are passionate about human rights, social cohesion, inclusion and diversity who want to make a positive contribution by sharing their culture with others.

“No prior experience is required to become an Intercultural Ambassador, just enthusiasm,

“The Greater Bendigo population is growing and becoming increasingly culturally and religiously diverse.

The initiative is based on a similar program running in the City of Ballarat that has seen over 40 Ambassadors act as champions for intercultural relations with that local community.

“It’s proven very successful in Ballarat and we believe it will in Greater Bendigo too.

People interested in becoming a Greater Bendigo Intercultural Ambassador can apply online at www.bendigo.vic.gov.au/Services/Community-and-Care by 5pm Monday, June 10.

Further information is available by contacting Julie Andrews on 0429 775718 or by email to j.andrews@

bendigo.vic.gov.au

Media Contact: Ros Manning 5434 6114 or 0408 654 773

The role provides Ambassadors the opportunity to develop their leadership skills, share their culture, inform policy, connect and network with others, and enhance understanding and cultural diversity for Greater Bendigo. Intercultural Ambassadors share their cultural heritage and promote intercultural understanding between different cultural groups living with in the Greater Bendigo area.

The program acknowledges that the City of Greater Bendigo is on Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Country and we strongly encourage those interested from these communities to apply for the role of Ambassador.

Ambassadors will assist in launching, hosting and supporting relevant events, such as; Reconciliation Week, NAIDOC Week, Harmony Day, Refugee Week and Cultural Diversity Week, council meetings and other activities that contribute to inclusion policy for Council as identified.

What skills do you need to be an Intercultural Ambassador?

No prior experience is required to become an Intercultural Ambassador, just the enthusiasm and passion to support and promote culturally diversity and inclusion.

Intercultural Ambassadors are likely to be involved in hosting and supporting events relevant to their culture. Ambassadors need to have good social skills and a friendly welcoming nature, good communications and intercultural skills, as well as good knowledge of their local cultural community.

Intercultural Ambassadors will undertake a flexible leadership training program. This will commence with a thorough induction program which includes an explanation of the City of Greater Bendigo’s policies and processes.

INTERCULTURAL AMBASADORS WANTED!

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FlatMatters FlatMatters FlatMatters FlatMattersBENDIGO COMMUNITY COAT DRIVE LAUNCHED WITH HELP FROM FOOTBALL AND NETBALL CLUBSBendigo Community Health Services is calling on people to scour their cupboards and draws to support the 2019 Bendigo Community Coat Drive

AFL Central Victoria is supporting the drive with football and netball captains visiting Pristine Dry Cleaners in High Street to help launch the campaign with manager Jane Townsend and Bendigo Community Health Services chief executive officer Gerard Jose.

The 2019 Bendigo Community Coat Drive runs until May 25.

Pristine Dry Cleaners will clean every donated item free of charge.

Bendigo Community Health Services received more than 1400 donations last year.

BCHS CEO Gerard Jose said the coat drive supported people in the community forced to go cold every winter because they didn’t have the means to buy a warm coat.

“There are people in the community forced to make decisions every week about whether to spend the limited money they have on food, heating or rent – they simply don’t have the means to buy a new coat for themselves or their children to get through winter,” Mr Jose said.

Can you help? See the list of donation drop off points below

The coat drive will also support partners such as headspace Bendigo and the Haven Home Safe HeyVan which tours known rough sleeping spots each weeknight.

Mr Jose said the coat drive would not work without the amazing support of Pristine Dry Cleaners.

“For many years now the Pristine team has cleaned thousands of items across three weeks free of charge which is such an incredibly kind and community-minded gesture. We can’t thank them enough for their support,” Mr Jose said.

Pristine Dry Cleaners manager Jane Townsend said the coat drive allowed the business to ‘give back’ to the community.

“It’s fantastic to see the donations roll in every year – Bendigo is such a wonderful community. It’s great for Pristine Dry Cleaners to help people in need find some relief from the colder weather,” she said.

“The coats we get are really good quality and we even get donations handmade just for the coat drive.”

Drop off points for coat donations:

Pristine Dry Cleaners

Shop 141/157-161 High Street, Bendigo.

Bendigo Community Health Services sites:

Bendigo Central - 165-171 Hargreaves Street.

Eaglehawk – 3 Seymoure Street.

Kangaroo Flat – 13 Helm Street.

How to get more information/questions:

Anyone wanting more information on the 2019 Bendigo Community Coat Drive should visit www.bchs.om.au or email [email protected] or call (03) 5448 1600.

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IT’S ALL HAPPENING AT BENDIGO MAZDA OVALThe installation of goal netting at the Station Street end of the ground is making game day a lot safer for patrons inside and out of the Dower Park precinct.

The new visitor changing rooms and umpire rooms are underway with completion to be before the end of Football/Netball season.

A tender for the netball courts is being managed by Council with completion expected by the end of the year for use in the 2020 netball season.

This will see a complete transformation of the Dower Park facilities for the 2020 year for all patrons/players.

The ground is also having a spruce up with fence signage being adjusted with some great positions becoming available, so if you would like to advertise your Business 24hrs a day, 365 days a year please contact the Club.

Thank you to our Platinum Sponsor, RACE Services for all your Heating and Cooling requirements, split system and cool room hire. Please support our great Platinum Sponsor who supports our club.

Recently club supporter Snowy Needs and his crew enjoyed the day behind the glass in comfort at the Super Box.

Super Box games are still available if you’re keen to try out this luxury experience at home games.

Remember to purchase your Club Membership and receive the many benefits in being a member.

Good luck to all our teams Go Roos!

Greg McClure Kangaroo Flat Football Netball Club Inc.

Can you help to develop Greater Bendigo’s first ever Food System Strategy?

Are you a food producer, grower or farmer and live in or provide your products to the Greater Bendigo region? If so, we want to hear from you!

The City of Greater Bendigo are leading the development of Greater Bendigo’s first ever Food System Strategy (looking at the entire food system; from paddock to plate including food waste) and are seeking expressions of interest from local farmers, growers and producers who are interested in participating in a short telephone interview (15 minutes) to help inform the development of the Strategy.

If you are interested in participating in a short telephone interview please contact Bec Huddy, Food Systems Officer at City of Greater Bendigo via email [email protected] or phone (03) 5434 6319.

For more information about Greater Bendigo’s Food System Strategy visit www.bendigo.vic.gov.au/foodsystemstrategy

Can you help to develop Greater Bendigo’s first ever Food System Strategy?

Are you a food producer, grower or farmer and live in or provide your products to the Greater Bendigo region? If so, we want to hear from you!

The City of Greater Bendigo are leading the development of Greater Bendigo’s first ever Food System Strategy (looking at the entire food system; from paddock to plate including food waste) and are seeking expressions of interest from local farmers, growers and producers who are interested in participating in a short telephone interview (15 minutes) to help inform the development of the Strategy.

If you are interested in participating in a short telephone interview please contact Bec Huddy, Food Systems Officer at City of Greater Bendigo via email [email protected] or phone (03) 5434 6319.

For more information about Greater Bendigo’s Food System Strategy visit www.bendigo.vic.gov.au/foodsystemstrategy

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