Our Goulburn Valley 2018

124 PAGES OF SUCCESS IN THE GOULBURN VALLEY

BUSINESS DIRECTORY INSIDE

Aug/Sept 2018

A SPECIAL MAGAZINE PUBLICATION

Building a prosperous region together

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Dynamic, innovative and visionary enterprises drive change in the Goulburn Valley A population that continues to develop

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29 - 41 Engineering & Manufacturing

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Goulburn Valley’s Gross Regional Product rises to $8.503B

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The people power in business

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Our businesses are our region

Large to small lifts throughout our region

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10 years of Hall of Famers

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60 years of design and innovation

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Greater Shepparton – It is building, and they are coming

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Furphys continues growth trajectory even after 150 years

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Infrastructure and construction boom in the Goulburn Valley

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Engineering our Goulburn Valley

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New business directory

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The printed way is here to stay

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Messages from the locals who have helped to shape the region, Peter Copulos, Carmel Johnson and Jim Andreadis

10 Message from the &11 Prime Minister and dignitaries

14 - 28 Primary Industries & Consumer Goods 14

Production continues to grow

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Boosting our dairy export market

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Primary Industries and Consumer Goods developing the region

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Water; the lifeline of a community

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Largest oilseed crusher and refiner in Australia

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Irrigation and land, developing our Goulburn Valley

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Feed business hits $60M - $70M mark

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Educating the community about the Ability

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Local wineries boost tourism

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$100M investment proves winner for SPC

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Providing locally made products for overseas markets

Generating products to grow the region

25 years of successful Shepparton on track to becomebuilding Solar City again

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At the forefront of innovation

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Local firm sees strong growth in commercial and residential projects

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Cranes shoulder the boom

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Shepparton’s largest employer set to grow by 400

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$160M in new and renovated dwellings

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Building boom sees region moving strongly ahead

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Fabrication adding to multimillion dollar economic output

Region to become home to $54M sporting and education centre

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Providing solid foundation for export market

Major growth for social enterprise group - GAME

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Driving industry across the Goulburn Valley and beyond

Designing the future of development in the Goulburn Valley

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Local manufacturer goes national

Construction on the rise across the region

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Furphys add to $808M manufacturing export

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People power helps property business boom

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High tech investment proves winner for local manufacturer

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Hundreds of millions in pipeline for region

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Technology at forefront of new auto service centre showroom

42 - 77 Infrastructure, Construction & Development

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Transporting a region toward success

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Commercial building booming across the region

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Five generations in the making

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Local civil contractor takes out employer award

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Transporting sector driving region’s growth

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The list grows of construction jobs for local firm

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Working to double production in the next five years

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$2B world leading delivery system boosting irrigation

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Massive expansion in Tatura

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Multi-millions of dollars in construction projects taking shape across region

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Construction boom boosts trades and industries

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Making way for progress in the Goulburn Valley

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Education and the arts lead to a thriving local community

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Up-skilling the region

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New programme for disengaged

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New solution to rural doctor shortage

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Exciting $9.3M trade skills centre set to open

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Services boom in the Goulburn Valley

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Providing trusted solutions for 26 years

100 Massive development for Mooroopna firm 102 Local finance broker expands Australia wide 104 Changing of the guard at infrastructure firm 106 Recruitment business…a success story 108 Health business reaches 120 staff 110 Miller appointed to selection board 111

Third generational business continues to offer old time service

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On the road to success

113 Keeping visitors and locals safe has helped our multimillion dollar tourism sector

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One-stop-semi-trailer shop expands

114 Keeping the wheels of industry turning

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50 years and still going strong

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Local firm goes national with innovative 4x4 product

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Smash repair business goes from strength to strength with latest technology

On the cover Our Goulburn Valley…Building a Prosperous Region Together is published by The Adviser with the dedication and excellent teamwork of our Editorial (headed by David Lee), Advertising (headed by Melanie Spencer) Production team (headed by Mathieu Ryan).

Distribution: Cindy Dunn, Administration Manager: Helen Hartmann. General Manager: Will Adams, Managing Director: Geoff Adams.

92 - 96 Education & the Arts

Throughout this special publication there are over 700 faces of people from across the Goulburn Valley.

The front cover features some of the key working cogs of the Goulburn Valley and includes; Rod Poliness, Geoff Wright, Adam Furphy, Sarah Walker, Sandy Chamberlin, Glen Wilson, Paul Briggs, Carolynne Young, Carmine Conte, Shane O’Sullivan, Scott Nind, Cameron Crouch, Narelle Gregory and Cameron Druitt.

116 Our career oriented community 117 Rapid growth, doubling local footprint 118 Big support for sporting clubs from insurer 119 Local firm hits $300,000 mark in donations to community 120 26,870 dwellings…6,302 active businesses 121 2018 – 2019 Greater Shepparton Major Events Calendar 122 Business directory

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Our Goulburn Valley

An Introduction

Dynamic, innovative and visionary enterprises drive change in the Goulburn Valley WHILE compiling the 2018 - 2019 edition of Our Goulburn Valley magazine, it was fascinating speaking to dozens upon dozens of business people who are driving change in their enterprises across the region.

Advanced farming techniques in the Goulburn Valley had been boosted in recent times with updated satellite imagery every 10 – 14 days. The downloading of imagery for refined farming allows much greater productivity, IK Caldwell’s David Jobling told Our Goulburn Valley magazine. “There’s a huge amount of big data now available. You can hone in on the soil’s health, moisture, and crop health and you can then begin to treat paddock by paddock appropriately,” Mr Jobling said. Precision agriculture and big data were the two things that would drive productivity. Farmers of all persuasions can receive data on the spot to enhance their productivity.

Although fruit growers have had their second tough season in a row, particularly in pears with over production, the Free Trade Agreement with China should help the stone fruit growers in the future. Many fruit growers throughout the Goulburn Valley continue to invest heavily in new plant and equipment and cool stores. Horticulture is also playing a major role in the Goulburn Valley’s food production with several large enterprises continuing to expand.

A quiet achiever in the plaster supply business is Shepparton’s and Echuca’s Total Plaster Supplies who continue to grow at a rapid rate. It’s run by two couples, David and Rosemary Congram and Mark and Cathy Docking. The business founded in Kyabram 25 years ago and in Shepparton 20 years ago employs 55 staff. It has a strong apprenticeship and work experience programme which is paying off. They are working on several major projects throughout the region including Shepparton Retirement Village, the new Goulburn Murray Trades Skills Centre in Archer Street, Shepparton and Stage Two of Waranga Aged Care Hostel.

The John Holland Group continues

to plough large resources back into the Goulburn Valley with their work on the huge Connections Project. The leading Australian construction company headed by Peter Scheiwe, Project Manager, GM Water Connections Project employs 500 people throughout the irrigation district across northern Victoria.

“We are employing a lot of locals as well as from many parts of the world including Columbia and Persia. You will see us out there”, Mr Scheiwa told Our Goulburn Valley magazine.

A changing of the guard is taking place at Chris Smith & Associates in Shepparton, the successful civil engineer, land surveyor, project manager and urban planner business founded by Chris Smith (who is retiring).

Another Chris…Chris Mepham is heading up the company. The business continues to be involved in a number of land developments in the Goulburn Valley and at Kilmore.

Relatively new to Shepparton, Pike Peters, the marketing manager of Goulburn Motor Group who operate Darryl Twitt Motors, sees excellent opportunities in the Goulburn Valley.

The group’s multi-million dollar new vehicle showroom is set to open on Benalla Road later this year. One of their luxury brands, Audi is supporting the National Piano Awards here in Shepparton.

L & P Mackin Forklifts continues a strong growth trajectory. Son of founder Leigh Mackin, Jarrod, is excited about the future of the Goulburn Valley. They supply forklifts to a huge range of businesses throughout northern Victoria and can often measure how business is going with their sales and service levels.

A wonderful not for profit story right here in the Goulburn Valley is the GAME organisation led by Shane O’Sullivan. Running parallel with the infrastructure boom in the region are a number of business offshoots which are having a huge multiplier effect. From traffic controllers, which there are 80, temporary fencing, recruitment and labour hire services, the highly successful organisation based in Drummond Road continues to grow. They have

A population that continues to develop IN just a 12 month period, 2,183 additional people have decided to make the Goulburn Valley their home, with the statistics gathered in 2016 reporting a regional population of 140,793 and the latest data showing that 142,976 people now call the Goulburn Valley home.

TOTAL FOR ALL OF GOULBURN VALLEY:

2017 - 142,976

100 vehicles on the road and have recently commissioned four specially built $250,000 highway safety trucks specifically placed at the head of major roadworks.

Another strong indicator of growth in the Goulburn Valley, is concrete production. Boral Shepparton is booming. A recent $500,000 investment in a new concrete silo at their Fordyce Street site along with the upgrade of 10 concrete trucks shows confidence in the region. Local sales manager Vic – Country Concrete and Quarries David Cross said they had been railing in cement to Mooroopna for the last 12 months. One of their large jobs was the recently completed Shepparton Law Courts. They also supply 80 per cent of the concrete for project homes in the region.

One of the largest projects currently in planning is the $23M first stage of the Munarra Centre for Regional Excellence to be constructed between Rumbalara Football / Netball Club and the recently completed Shepparton Sports City, north Shepparton.

The exciting project is a joint effort by Rumbalara, Kaiela Institute, Melbourne University, Greater Shepparton City Council and the State Government. One of the main driving forces behind the project is Paul Briggs, who says the project will help the region to be a major cultural hub that brings Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities together through sport, culture and education.

“We are wanting to move from interventionist to a more ownership approach for our indigenous,” Mr Briggs added.

The innovative Damianopoulos family who run the successful VADPAK business in Shepparton East, continue to break new ground with a distinct move from plastics to board packaging. Vasil and son, David Damianopoulos said they were working closely with Visy Boxes & More and large Australian retailers for successful outcomes.

A bright career move might well be with Goulburn Murray Water, who had a comprehensive mentoring programme for the next generation, Pat Lennon, managing director of Goulburn Murray Water said.

“There are very few corporations that young people can come into in the region; it’s a fantastic organisation to grow with,” Mr Lennon said. The next 25 years would deliver a billion dollars of avoiding costs, which customers would have had to have found, Mr Lennon said.

A quiet achiever in the pallet and bin business is Pallet & Bin Corporation based just off Numurkah Road, north Shepparton.

Director, Rod Luscombe said they were often a barometer of how business was going in the region. The business was established 30 years ago and employs 15 and continues to invest in the latest equipment. A new $250,000 robot for pallet making, one of only two in Australia is their most recent major investment.

Shepparton region is famous for two things, dairy and fruit; dairy has backed off in recent years and the fruit industry has grown in recent years. Pears are experiencing the toughest time in 20 years. Having said that, Aaron Pay, regional territory manager – fruit and produce with WRS Orora Shepparton said there were positive signs for growth in the packaging business in the future. WRS Orora had invested in a new exclusive ACCU labelling system and there was a clear trend away from plastic packaging, Mr Pay said.

Our Goulburn Valley magazine is also aware that robotics in the fruit industry is just around the corner. Experimenting with harvesting fruit using robotics is going to be underway in 2019.

Soon to be on the move in Shepparton is Seedforce who are currently constructing a 2700 pallet capacity building in Future Court off Old Dookie Road. Seedforce national trading manager, David Gould says they were launching RGT Planet, a malting barley which he predicted would become number one seller in its category. The company, among other things supplies seed which is used at some of the nation’s major sporting grounds, such as ANZ Stadium Sydney and Bruce Stadium Canberra.

These businesses are just a few of the great success stories right here in the Goulburn Valley.

GREATER SHEPPARTON

MOIRA SHIRE

SHIRE OF CAMPASPE

STRATHBOGIE SHIRE

The annual change of population from 2016 to 2017 2016 – 65,076 2017 – 65,593

The annual change of population from 2016 to 2017 2016 – 28,887 2017 – 29,465

The annual change of population from 2016 to 2017 2016 – 36,872 2017 – 37,463

The annual change of population from 2016 to 2017 2016 – 9,958 2017 – 10,455

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Our Goulburn Valley

An Introduction

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The people power in business Goulburn Valley’s Gross Regional Product rises to $8.503B HOW to tell that a region is developing and continuing to grow can be seen through its Gross Regional Product, with the latest statistics provided through REMPLAN data incorporating Australian Bureau of Statistics June 2016 Gross State Product, June 2017 National Input Output Tables and 2014/2015 Census Place of Work Em ploym e nt Data sh owing th e Goulburn Valley’s total Gross Regional Product (GRP), or net measure of wealth generated by the region, hitting just over $8.503B, an increase of just over $986M compared to last year’s statistics.

Greater Shepparton represents 25.88 percent of Hume Region’s GRP of $16.519B, which equates to $4.275B. M oira S hire’s G ross Regional Product is estimated at $1.519B, which represents 9.19 percent of Hume Region’s GRP of $16.519B. Campaspe’s Gross Regional Product is estimated at $2 . 208B, which represents 12.03 percent of Loddon Mallee Region’s GRP of $18.354B. Strathbogie’ Gross Regional Product is estimated at $505.313M, which represents 3.06 percent of Hume Region’s GRP of $16.519B.

Total GRP for the Goulburn Valley - $8.503B GREATER SHEPPARTON $4.275B

SHIRE OF CAMPASPE $2.207B Household Consumption........$1,624.064M Government Consumption.........$507.691M Private Gross Fixed Capital Expenditure.................................. $652.079M Public Gross Fixed Capital Expenditure...................................$124.405M Gross Regional Expenses... $2,908.238M plus Regional Exports............$1,777.524M minus Domestic Imports.. -$2,010.356M minus Overseas Imports..... -$467.660M GRP............................................$2,207.746M

$505.313M $2.207B

MOIRA SHIRE $1.518B Household Consumption......... $1,275.797M Government Consumption........$372.627M Private Gross Fixed Capital Expenditure...................................$476.378M Public Gross Fixed Capital Expenditure......................................$91.309M Gross Regional Expenses....... $2,216.111M plus Regional Exports...........$1,190.205M minus Domestic Imports.. -$1,669.805M minus Overseas Imports........ -$217.801M GRP...............................................$1,518.711M

$1.518B

STRATHBOGIE SHIRE $505.313M Household Consumption............ $450.217M Government Consumption......... $127.545M Private Gross Fixed Capital Expenditure..................................... $164.011M Public Gross Fixed Capital Expenditure...................................... $31.254M Gross Regional Expenses........$773.027M plus Regional Exports..............$405.916M minus Domestic Imports.... -$606.848M minus Overseas Imports.........-$66.783M GRP................................................$505.313M

$4.275B

Household Consumption.......$2,798.086M Government Consumption......... $901.199M Private Gross Fixed Capital Expenditure.................................$1,133.539M Public Gross Fixed Capital Expenditure..................................$220.830M Gross Regional Expenses... $5,053.654M plus Regional Exports.......... $3,016.223M minus Domestic Imports.-$3,058.583M minus Overseas Imports.......-$736.281M GRP............................................ $4,275.013M

THE latest statistics are showing that there has been an increase over the past 12 months in the number of people who are employed across the various sectors in the Goulburn Valley, with the statistics released in 2017 showing 55,695 and this year’s numbers showing 62,252 people being the power behind each of the businesses they work with to help develop the region.

TOTAL EMPLOYMENT NUMBERS FOR GOULBURN VALLEY

62,252

GREATER SHEPPARTON

MOIRA SHIRE

SHIRE OF CAMPASPE

STRATHBOGIE SHIRE

31,676

10,913

16,070

3,593

Our businesses are our region ACCORDING to the latest statistics from the Australian Bureau of Statistics have recorded a total number of registered businesses in the Goulburn Valley area at 14,971 across all industry sectors, with the highest number of businesses registered in the agricultural sector, equating to a total of 4,637 registered businesses across the Goulburn Valley.

TOTAL NUMBER OF REGISTERED BUSINESSES

14,971

1,387 Shire of Campaspe 4,139 Moira Shire 3,087 Greater Shepparton 6,358 Strathbogie Shire

10 years of Hall of Famers EACH year since the early 1990s, the Over that time 11 businesses have taken Shepparton Chamber of Commerce out the top honours of the awards, and Industry has been coordinating being added to the business award’s the business awards to allow the Hall of Fame.

This year’s Hall of Fame recipient community to pay recognition to our local businesses and individuals for will be announced at a gala dinner on displaying excellence in their fields. Friday, November 22.

BUSINESS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES 2012: Traffik Boutique Fashion/Retail) 2007: J. Furphy & Sons 2013: Pat & Tina’s BP Service Pty Ltd (Engineering) Station (Services) 2008: Lovell’s Shepparton 2014: John Anderson Pharmacy Newsagency (Retail) (Pharmacy/Services/Retail) 2009: WB Hunter Pty Ltd 2015: Renato’s Florist (Retail) (Hardware/Retail) 2016: Cellar 47 (Restaurant/Food) 2010: McArthur’s Shoes 2017: Purdeys Jewellers (Footwear/Retail) (Jewellery/Retail) 2011: Stubbs Wallace and Partners (Financial Services)

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Our Goulburn Valley

Local Visionary

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Our Goulburn Valley

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Greater Shepparton It is building, and they are coming

By Committee for Greater Shepparton CEO, Sam Birrell THE Greater Shepparton business community is a great combination of two groups, and both are critical to our future success. Those of us who are born and bred locals, who have availed themselves of our region’s educational system and found opportunities in growing businesses. Whether they be the CEO of one of the region’s largest financial firms, managing director of a fifth-generation manufacturing business or assistant curator at the Shepparton Art Museum, they have found a niche on home turf and actively contributed to our development and growing vibrancy.

The other and equally important group are those who have moved to the region, in some cases from around the globe, to take up opportunities and use their diverse backgrounds and skills to make Greater Shepparton a truly global city. The town planner from Sweden, the city councillor from Pakistan and the New

Yorker who works in the legal sector – all adding to the rich tapestry that we have here.

Our businesses are succeeding and need to grow – we need to add more to the ranks of both groups.

The Shepparton Education Plan, and the increasing footprint of our tertiary institutions will better ensure our education system vertically integrates our kids into the business community. We need to strengthen those pathways.

Initiatives to show how great the liveability is here, (something we are all aware of) can further attract skilled people to join us in our regional development aspirations, combining a sense of achievement in work and an amazing lifestyle. The common phrases heard from recently arrived professionals is ‘I didn’t realise how amazing the lifestyle would be’ or ‘I don’t know why my friends persevere with the rat race in Melbourne’. Those messages need to travel far and wide.

PEOPLE ARE THE FUTURE… Committee for Greater Shepparton CEO, Sam Birrell says that born and bred locals and those who have moved to the region are integral for the future success of the Goulburn Valley region. Photo: Supplied.

Infrastructure and construction boom in the Goulburn Valley A BIG welcome to this special 124 page edition of Our Goulburn Valley: B uilding a Prosperous Region …

Together…a record of many wonderful success stories large and small across our great region.

All of us in various ways benefit from the dynamics of entrepreneurship and the visionary of business and forward thinking organisations such as Committee For Greater Shepparton supported by local, state and federal governments.

Record investment in a huge range of projects across the Goulburn Valley has gained momentum and is feeding into the local and regional economy across the board except for the retail sector, which continues to struggle for growth.

Major projects such as Goulburn Valley Health’s stage one $171M upgrade, the about to be completed state-of-the-art $73M Shepparton Law Courts in the heart of Shepparton, the superbly designed and nearly completed Sheppar ton Villages’ Maculata Place $34M120 bed aged care facility, the newly completed $9.3M Goulburn Murray Trades Skills Centre in Archer Street, is a fantastic facility for upskilling students with the latest training tools. Also on the education front and in the pipeline is the first stage of the $23M Munarra Centre for Excellence which will provide a pathway to employment and further education for Aboriginal Australians in the Goulburn Valley.

The project is a partnership between Rumbalara Football Netball Club, the University of Melbourne, Kaiela Institute and Greater Shepparton City Council. Notre Dame recently celebrated the opening of the Jennings / Mungovan Science Centre. The soon to start Shepparton Art Museum (SAM) a $39.9M project on the banks of Victoria Park Lake, Wyndham Street, will be a shining light on culture, particularly indigenous culture which will house a superb collection of paintings, currently in storage due to lack of space and a stunning collection of rare Australian ceramics will also be a major attraction.

The new five storey high

architecturally designed modern SAM will prove a huge boost to tourism in our region for many years to come.

Other major success stories are the ever expanding Freedom Foods factory on Old Dookie Road, Shepparton. Freedom Foods is now the largest producer of long life milk in the southern hemisphere. Geoffrey Thompson Fruit Packing Company c o n ti n u e s to ex p a n d s u p p l y i n g most of Australia’s domestic market of apples and pears via the major supermarkets. The company is a strong local growth story run by brothers Geoff and Peter Thompson. The quiet achieving company is one of the largest employers with 450 staff.

A new and exciting project soon to start construction is the newly named Museum of Vehicle Evolution (M.O.V.E) at the Shepparton Motor Museum site. The project is the brainchild of local businessman and developer, Jim Andreadis. The museum will have 7,000m 2 of indoor and 3,000m2 of outdoor exhibition space at the Emerald Bank complex on the Goulburn Valley Highway, Kialla.

Another big winner for many is the increased interest in residential land around Shepparton. Developers are struggling to keep up with the demand from new settlers and investors in our region. Large blocks of land are priced from $110,000 offering excellent value and good capital growth opportunities for home builders and investors.

Shepparton has experienced a lag in residential property over several years, however this is changing. Among the leaders in successful land development is the Kavant Nominees group who are behind the highly successful Kialla Lakes Estate development which has sold the bulk of land since starting more than 30 years ago.

Other success stories include The Boulevard Estate near the Shepparton Golf Course, Seven Creeks Estate, in south Shepparton, Riverwood Park, The Grange, Windsor Park, Rosemont Pa rk , Sa nc t ua r y Pa rk , M a rlboro Park, Northside Estate, The Vines, Grammar Park Gardens, Providence Field, Woodlands Estate, Connolly

Park, The Grove, Parkside Gardens, the newly named Park Views Estate Mooroopna, which is offering land from a very reasonable $109,000, Westwood Run, Mooroopna, Tatura Waters, Northlinks Tatura are also successful land developments. Demand for house blocks has been running hot, with some agents reporting the best sales conditions for many years.

O th e r s u c c e s s s to r i e s o n th e retirement development front are; Ke n s i n g t o n G a r d e n s , L i f e s t y l e Communities and Freedom Place.

Dowell Windows will move into their new larger premises on Benalla Road in 2019 (the former Bunnings Building) with a larger workforce servicing northern Victoria. iPlay Ultimate Indoor Children’s Play Centre, the latest in children’s entertainment on Melbourne Road South Shepparton has taken off like a rocket. Speaking about rockets, another major entertainment venue in our region is the newly named Fun Planet, a seriously good place to have fun at Riverside Plaza.

Tip‘n’Go Trailers, a highly successful custom trailer manufacturer will open its new premises on Melbourne Road, South Shepparton soon. La Trobe University is going through the process of applying for a grant of $20 million for their expansion.

The multi-million dollar Shepparton Sports City, which we reported in last year’s edition is proving a massive success story for the region and specifically Shepparton. $21M was invested at the site in north Shepparton

by Greater Shepparton City Council.

Included are hockey fields, together with soccer pitches, netball facilities and athletics tracks.

Ed u c atio n is f a s t b e co m in g a major draw for people to settle in the Shepparton area. The Super School project involves the combining of Wanganui Park Secondary College, Shepparton High School, Mooroopna Secondar y College and McGuire College to be based at the Hawdon Street site. St Anne’s is opening in 2019 at Kialla Lakes, Notre Dame also continues to expand.

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The Goulburn Valley Motor Group which Darryl Twitt Motors is associated with will open its new showroom and service centre for top brands including Land Rover, Jaguar and Honda in the coming months.

Road works and new street carpark construction across the region runs at a pace with local team Jarvis Delahey Contractors, run by Richard Jarvis and Nathan Delahey who continue to work on major public works including the recently completed St Georges Road streetscape, Nixon Street central carparks, Dookie and Lake Bartlett – Tatura walking tracks among many other projects.

Other exciting projects include the $10M Tatura Fresh expansion, the recently announced $1.68M for the first two stages of the Shepparton CBD Revitalisation – Bus Interchange project in Maude Street, near Coles, and there’s the successfully completed $1.97M redevelopment of Shepparton Uniting Church on the corner of Fryers and Corio Streets, Shepparton.

The city eagerly awaits the decision to open the Maude Street Mall to parking, slow moving traf fic and beautification, bringing life back to the important shopping strip. The City Council is currently working through several options for this critical project.

The challenge for Shepparton is to also reactivate High and Wyndham Streets.

A sleeping giant to greater success for our region is without doubt a major upgrade of train services to our City. If ever there’s an area where Shepparton is suffering big time it’s the poor train facilities and limited services to and from Melbourne. Consecutive governments have ignored this for many years. Having said that, there are good signs that Shepparton is in the running for solid investment from either political party who gets into power in November.

With strong strategic planning at all government levels, Shepparton could easily become a powerhouse to servicing Melbourne…a satellite city.

There are many other projects on the go, which we hope to highlight in The Adviser in the coming months.

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New business directory OUR Goulburn Valley magazine has introduced a new Business Director y to help businesses communicate with each other.

The common th e me O u r G oulbu rn Valley

Copulos Group founder,

magazine has had since it was first published in 2015 has been to focus on many of the dynamic people behind successful businesses we have right here in the Goulburn Valley. There are so many success

GV Health Foundation director,

Peter Copulos

Carmel Johnson

M Y f a m i l y h a s l i ve d i n Sheppar ton for over 70 ye a r s . Fro m h u m b l e beginnings, Australia has given me and my family an opportunity to work hard and grow a large business throughout Australia and overseas. Together with my extended family we employ over 5,000 people throughout Australia and overseas, but we are always proud to say that Shepparton is our home.

This community gave us our start and we are conscious of the benefits of giving back to the community in appreciation of the support it has given us and our business.

Over the past 10 years we have donated to various community causes, including cancer treatment facilities at GV Health, funding support for a local prostate cancer nurse and funding for ongoing costs associated with prostate cancer.

Also, providing funds to Professor Sali’s National Institute of Integrated Medicine Centres, which are now in Melbourne, Sydney and Queensland. I am very proud to support these centres which provide assistance to cancer treatment and research.

I trust that others in our community will share my vision and I take this opportunity to encourage other local businesses and families to make a contribution for our communities’ benefit. No matter how large or small every bit helps.

I HAVE been privileged to have been involved in our Goulburn Valley community since I moved to Shepparton over 40 years ago.

During this time I have seen the community grow substantially, and along with the increase in the population have come the provision of additional services, facilities and infrastructure.

S h e p p a r to n h a s g i ve n m e s o m e g re a t opportunities, and over time I have seen the business and community sectors come together on many occasions to ensure that we have the medical facilities and the professional clinical and community support for everyone who lives in our region.

Not only has this community demonstrated an amazing amount of financial generosity, but the community has produced many great leaders in the fields of industry, education, health, the arts and sport and all of whom have contributed to the vibrant and diverse community I now call home.

I know that rurally employment and housing are currently some of our community challenges.

However I believe that the emerging leadership, our visionary youth and together with a shared commitment will enable our community to continue to grow and prosper.

stories and unfortunately too many to include in this edition of Our Goulburn Valley…Building a Prosperous Region Together.

Our Business Directory is on page 122.

Superlative Group proprietor,

Jim Andreadis

COMING from Melbourne in the early 1990s, it was a real eye-opener seeing how things worked in the country.

In big cities, it’s easy to be insular and removed from your neighbours – this just doesn’t work in the country.

On advice from a Shepparton based Melbourne friend, I joined Shepp Central Rotary very soon af ter arriving. An older and wiser Rotarian there explained how country people welcomed newcomers and embraced people who were willing to get involved and contribute to the community.

In the ensuing 25 years, I can confidently say that I’ve met some of the most amazing and generous people, who’ve become great, lifelong friends via organisations I’ve been associated with, such as Goulburn Valley Community Fund, Rotary International, Shepparton Arts Festival, Committee for Greater Shepparton, The Bridge, Ladders to Success, Shepparton Motor Museum and Collectibles (soon to be M.O.V.E.).

What I see as a major goal is the future liveability of our region. Creating opportunities for employment and leisure may attract population growth, and hopefully encourage our younger generations to either stay in Shepparton, or return after studying elsewhere.

The printed way is here to stay…

Welcome to our world of special publications produced and published by The Adviser

By Geoff Adams Positively writing….who said print was dead?

Special publications and newspapers in general continue to command a strong reputation of believable readable material.

Hard copy book sale numbers are also on the rise.

Highly reputable survey companies continue to show excellent results for print versus digital, particularly in a world of misinformation, untruths and fake news.

Recent readership results by reputable Roy Morgan Research show over 15.5 million Australians read newspapers in some form. 15,568,000 Australians 14 + (77.8 percent) now read or access newspapers in an average 7 day period either in print, or on line via website or app – cross-platform, yet we’re told print is dead!

Regional - country newspapers across the nation continue to have strong loyal readers, “localism in print is credible and therefore believable and is alive and well.”

Regional - country newspapers across the nation continue to have strong loyal readers, “localism in print is creditable and therefore believable and is alive and well” Managing Director of The Adviser newspaper, Geoff Adams said.

The Adviser is the largest circulating newspaper in the Goulburn and Murray Valleys with an official CAB Audited

circulation of 32,004 copies letterbox delivered free to households weekly.

WELCOME to this special edition of Our Goulburn Valley…Building a Prosperous Region Together, the largest publication The Adviser team has ever produced.

Among several key sections we feature in this fourth edition of Our GV is a new specially compiled Our Goulburn Valley Business Directory listing all the businesses with contact details in this publication. Please refer to page 122.

On behalf of our fantastic team of 18 and our many dedicated deliverers we hope you find our publication inspirational, informative and interesting.

Enjoy reading many wonderful success stories featured in this special edition of Our Goulburn Valley…Building a Prosperous Region Together.

Don’t underestimate the power of print.

Geoff Adams, Managing Editor, The Adviser and Our Goulburn Valley magazine 124 PAGES OF GREAT SUCCESS STORIES… The Adviser and Our Goulburn Valley magazine managing editor, Geoff Adams is please to present this year’s Our Goulburn Valley magazine.

Photo: Sharelle Jarvis.

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Messages The many industries here, including farming, food processing and tourism, are as dynamic and diverse as the nature that surrounds them.

WITH the Goulburn Valley growing across almost every sector as each year passes, dignitaries from across the state, country and the local area are all too happy to give readers a glimpse into the support they see and provide in helping the region’s development continue to succeed.

Prime Minister,

Malcolm Turnbull

IT’S often said that the mighty Goulburn River is this region’s lifeblood, but its heart surely comes from those who live and work here.

When you walk down the street in Shepparton, S e y m o u r, E c h u c a o r t h r o u g h the constellation of small towns throughout the Goulburn Valley, you come face-to-face with the people who make the region thrive.

The many industries here, including farming, food processing and tourism,

Premier, The Hon

Daniel Andrews MP E VERYONE knows the G o u l b u r n Va l l ey i s a special part of Victoria.

From its natural beaut y to it s close knit communities – the Goulburn Valley has so much to be proud of.

Just as they have much to be proud of, the people of this region deserve to be heard.

That means they deserve leaders

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are as dynamic and diverse as the nature that surrounds them.

The government is proud to support dozens of G o u l b u r n Va ll ey organisations with $20M in Commonwealth funding through a pilot Regional J o b s a n d I nve s t m e n t Package. This investment will help diversif y the regional economy, stimulate economic grow th an d deliver sustainable employment in the region.

This beautiful valley has proven that whatever challenges it faces they serve only to make it stronger, and I am confident that its future is bright.

that listen and that deliver th e things that really matter for locals. Like th e re developme nt of Goulburn Valley Health, u p g ra d e s to d oze n s of local schools – from Ardmona to Zeerust and delivering improvements to the Shepparton line, paving the way for more services and – for the first time ever – VLocity trains.

But we know there’s still more to do. It’s why we’ll keep listening to, and keep backing, this proud, strong part of our state.

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Damian Drum THE Goulburn Valley is home to some of the most innovative and productive businesses in Australia who all play an important role in our local economy and employ our loc al people.

As a government it is important that we create a competitive market for our businesses

to thrive and compete locally, nationally and internationally. We must give all of our businesses the opportunity to prosper.

The Goulburn Valley is a great place to live and work. The future of our area is positive, led by our businesses as they continue to invest in the Goulburn Valley and our local communities.

Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor,

Kim O’Keeffe GREATER Shepparton has locally grown fresh food, a unique Aboriginal culture and a diverse multicultural community, art, festivals and major sporting events.

We h ave exce l l e nt e d u c a ti o n a l f a c i l i ti e s , investment and employment opportunities, and a relaxing lifestyle, plenty of reasons why business and industry choose Greater Shepparton.

With a state election later this year

Campaspe Shire Council CEO, Independent Member for Shepparton District

Suzanna Sheed

WHAT an exciting time for Shepparton District.

After receiving so little for so long, we are now seeing massive investment in our community; more than $600M since 2014 and counting.

One of the most rewarding parts of this job is getting to hear the many

Jason Russell success stories across the region, and I would like to commend you all for your efforts.

Of course the Goulburn Valley is no stranger to challenges, but it’s how we tackle and overcome them that makes me so proud to call this place my home.

We a re a s tro n g , d e d i c a te d a n d s e l fstarting community with a vibrant future ahead and I look forward to continuing to work with you to deliver the outcomes we deserve.

C A M PA S P E S h i r e i s located at the heart of one of the richest and most diverse agriculture and food processing regions in Victoria. It has a thriving community, with many opportunities for growth and prosperity. Our labour force and economy is growing as well as visitor numbers. As at June 30, 2017, our Gross Regional Product* increased to $1.951M. Added to this growing economy,

Shepparton Chamber of Commerce and Industry President, Member for Northern Victoria,

Wendy Lovell BEING a Member of Parliament for the northern Victoria region allows me to represent the people of the Goulburn Valley, the area that I hold most dear to my heart.

The Goulburn Valley i s w h e r e my p a r e n t s established our family business and now as a parliamentarian, it is where my family and I chose to live and work.

The Goulburn Valley is renowned for welcoming immigrants from many different countries and our people consist of many multicultural communities living together in harmony and mutual respect.

The Goulburn Valley is simply the greatest place to live and raise a family and I could not be prouder to represent and work with the people and businesses that call the Goulburn Valley home.

Carl Hainsworth S P O RTI N G , e d u c ati n g and facilitating a healthy, vibrant business community since the 1920s, the Shepparton Chamber of Commerce and Industry has a rich history of representing and sustaining local commerce.

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and a federal election next year we are working on our ‘ask of government;’ s o m e of th e s e b e i n g better quality rail services, CBD revitalisation, transport improvements, and a new Shepparton Sports Centre.

By 2020 we will have a new Shepparton Art M u s e u m , h o u s i n g th e Visitor Centre and Kaiela Arts, providing more opportunities for local business.

There’s plenty of great things happening, visit our website for more information.

Campaspe Shire also has a sought-after lifestyle, good amenities and a strong representation of services that make it an attractive place to live, work, visit and play.

Our business focus is to understand and support local businesses, attract new business and industry investment, attract funding for infrastructure, f a c i l i t a te s k i l l s a n d wo r k f o rc e development and to be a proactive, supportive and coordinated council. *Source = National Institute of Economic and Industry Research

and we need to retain our young people with sustainable employment in the local area. We are endeavouring to forge stronger ties with the education sector and local schools.

We are now into the 23rd year of our annual business awards which i s a g re a t f o r u m f o r recognition of our local businesses.

Our alliance with the Victoria Chamber of Commerce is strong a n d b e n ef it s me mb e rs of both organisations to create a stronger voice for the Shepparton business community. We’re looking forward to a bright future, why not be a part of it?

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Primary Industries & Consumer Goods Production continues to grow THE primary industries and consumer goods sectors are part of the driving factors that have helped to develop the region and when it comes to output, the region has recorded a total annual economic output within the primary industries sector of more than $2.110B, an increase of $405M from last year’s statistics.

Retail trade has had an economic output of $700.189M recorded across the region, an increase by $30.671M from last year’s statistics.

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Boosting our dairy export market THE EVENT HAS RAISED $860,000 FOR LOCAL COMMUNITY GROUPS… 2017 Tatura 200 funding recipients with Bega Cheese Limited director, Rick Cross. Photo: Supplied.

OUR dairy farmers are part of the bloodline of the community and produce milk that is then manufactured into various dairy products that are distributed across the country.

Two hundred and fifty local suppliers provide their milk to Tatura Milk Industries (TMI), which has the help of 421 local staff to produce 87,000 tonnes of finished goods annually, and has become the largest manufacturer of ‘life stage nutritional powders’ and private label ‘cream cheese’ nationally and is more importantly still Australian owned.

Bega Cheese has been part of the TMI story since 2007 and the company has continued to grow over that time, with positive growth achieved across the company’s

traditional segments over the past 12 months and have been well supported by the availability of additional milk.

TMI also provides more than 60 percent of its total production to global export markets, particularly in Asia.

Bega Cheese Limited director, Jeff Odgers said, “TMI remains deeply embedded in the local community through its relationships with its farmers, employees and service industry professionals. Many of these people come together annually for the Tatura 200 Charity Bike Ride. 2017 was the 10th anniversary and over the years the event has raised $860,000 for local community groups and charities within the Goulburn Valley.”

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SHIRE OF CAMPASPE: Primary Industries Exports: $266.223M Retail Trade Exports: $12.231M

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MOIRA SHIRE: Primary Industries Exports: $250.055M Retail Trade Exports: $5.471M

STRATHBOGIE SHIRE: Primary Industries Exports: $225.135M Retail Trade Exports: $1.190M

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Water; the lifeline of a community

IRRIGATING FOR THE FUTURE… The Goulburn Weir, west of Nagambie, is the country’s oldest major irrigation structure and one of many maintained by Goulburn-Murray Water to service the Goulburn-Murray Irrigation District. Photo: Supplied.

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WATER and irrigation have helped to develop and grow our region to what it is today, and it is imperative that we have structures in place to ensure the Goulburn Valley’s future success.

The irrigated agriculture in northern Victoria alone generates more than $6B of production value and directly supports more than 10,000 jobs in the Goulburn-Murray Irrigation District; the largest and most intensely irrigated region in Australia.

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) managing director, Pat Lennon said, “GMW delivered more than two million megalitres of water to customers in the last year; the highest since the 2014/15 season, which was also a dry year.

These deliveries serve vital agriculture and town water supplies, as well as the crucial environmental flows that help maintain our rivers, lakes and wetlands in trying conditions.

“Water capture, storage and delivery is our core business however we fulfil many other roles, from managing recreation at Victoria’s most popular lakes to a wide range of licensing and regulatory duties. “ In addition , G MW is delivering the Connections Project; a $2B investment in modernising northern Victoria’s irrigation infrastructure set to continue to 2020.

“GMW’s status as Australia’s largest rural water corporation means it provides more than 39,000 services to more than 21,000 customers across northern Victoria. GMW manages 70 percent of the state’s stored water and half of its groundwater; most of it delivered via irrigation infrastructure assets valued at about $5B.”

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Largest oilseed crusher and refiner in Australia THE agricultural industry is one of the largest employers across the region, with 8 , 851 Goulburn Valley locals employed in this sector.

With over 100 years in agribusiness activities across Australia, GrainCorp diversif ie d it s business por t folio through acquisition of various manufacturing businesses associated with canola and malt over the past decade or so. Six years ago, GrainCorp purchased the strategically located ‘ Riverland Oilseeds’ crushing and refining facility at Numurkah. This site is situated in the heart of some of the best canola growing areas on the Eastern seaboard.

Over the past four years, GrainCorp has invested heavily (approximately $95M) in expansion of the site’s capabilities, resulting in a massive increase in production and diversity of products to supply an ever increasing domestic and international market.

In addition to increased throughput, the business has expanded its product base from six to 64 products (1,066 percent growth) through increased refining and blending capability. Many

INVESTING HEAVILY IN THE REGION… GrainCorp has invested approximately $95M in expanding their Numurkah site over the last four years. Photo: Julie Moore.

of the new products are utilised as ingredients in food manufacturing including infant formula.

National operations manager, Troy Knox said, “Canola is a profitable

cropping option for many regions of Victoria and it also brings diversity in terms of cropping rotations. With our recent growth in manufacturing capacity we have created ongoing

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cer tainty for our farmers, with 3 4 0,0 0 0 MT of seed required by G r a i n C o r p O i l s e e d s P t y Ltd a t Numurkah next year.”

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Irrigation and land,

developing our Goulburn Valley

THRIVING IN THE GOULBURN VALLEY… From left, Landmark Harcourts Shepparton team, rural sales consultant, Robert Bruns, administration officer, Fabiana Boumbis, rural real estate and water sales agent, Michael Downie and senior water broker, Lauren McCabe. Photo: Sharelle Jarvis.

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WATER and land go hand-in-hand across the Goulburn Valley, it is after all what the region was built on and still, today, is what is allowing the agriculture sector to economically thrive.

Landmark Harcourts Shepparton comprises of sales in agricultural property, water broking, ‘Find a Farm’ and ‘Fodder Finder’ services. Over the past 12 months the business has doubled in size and they are further increasing their client base in both water trading and real estate.

Landmark Harcourts is the real estate portion of the business and focuses on sales of broadacre, grazing, dairy, horticulture and cropping farms as well as hobby farms.

Landmark Water assist clients throughout the Southern Connected Basin with their entitlement and allocation trading requirements.

Having been in the industry for more than 25 years, Landmark Harcourts Shepparton proprietor/licensed estate agent and water broker, Michael Downie says that the driving factor to opening the business in Shepparton was the Goulburn Valley region being the foodbowl of Australia, having such great soils and being the centre for irrigated agriculture.

Michael said, “The rural sector is doing quite well at the moment, and is in fact probably at the healthiest it has ever been.

“If we make irrigated agriculture more viable this will lead to attracting further investment into the region and will see the Goulburn Valley continue to grow and be successful.”

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Feed business hits $60M - $70M mark LIVESTOCK producers depend on quality feed and with improved feed conversion efficiency, increased pasture utilisation and total feed intakes, results are reflected in increased weight gains and milk production.

Starting from humble beginnings in Richmond and North Melbourne in the late 80s, with family ties in the region and the potential for growth in the Goulburn Valley, Irwin Stockfeeds saw their expansion to Kyabram as a natural choice.

Regional sales representative, Shane Doherty said, “We currently have 11 to 14 staff in the Goulburn Valley region, with 55 in total in the company and in the last financial year sold 180,000 tonnes across three mills with a turnover of between $60-70M. “We bring strong customer service and ruminant nutritional knowledge from over 30 years’ experience in the dairy industry, and also see local and community engagement as crucial to the region. We support the local area through sponsorship with local football and netball clubs and choose to hire locally.

“In the past 12 months we have put on additional personnel in the Sales and Nutrition, Operations and Transport departments in Kyabram. We have also invested in innovation and product development.

“A part of the reason for our success is that we are always looking at the big picture, we are adaptable and able to move with the times,” Shane said.

OVER 30 YEARS IN PRODUCTION… From left, Irwin Stockfeeds mill operator, Thomas Hunter, sales and nutrition, Sarah Walker, mill operator, Julian Simons, miller, Don Langley and site manager, Brett Macartney. Photo: Nicholise Garner.

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Educating the community about the Ability A G R O U P of l o c a l p a re nt s a n d service clubs came together in 1953 to help address the need for services for people with a disability and their families that weren’t offered in regional areas, bringing about ConnectGV. 64 years ago the Goulburn Valley Centre for Intellectually Handicapped commenced, as it was known then, was the only service of its kind providing support to local people with a disability and their families.

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S m i t h s a i d ,“ C o n n e c t G V ’s v i s i o n is for a fully inclusive community.

Over the years there has been a shift from centre based activities to community-based activities for those who wish to pursue these. Educating the community about the Ability not disAbilit y has b e e n a major factor in overcoming this challenge in community inclusion. ConnectGV Social Enterprises, Billabong Garden Complex, Billabong Sweet s & Treats, Flower Power, GV Ragz and ConnectGV Contracting have been an integral part of this. These businesses provide employment through community connections, they allow people with a disability to be a part of the economic development of the local community while value adding to local business and organisations.

OVERCOMING THE CHALLENGE OF COMMUNITY INCLUSION… ConnectGV CEO, Carolynne Young works to support local people with a disability along with their families. Photo: Supplied.

Local wineries boost tourism IN recent years there has been a steady growth in planting of vineyards which has increased production of wine, not only in volume but in variety.

Forty two years in business, Phillips Cellars stock around 250 local wines from 47 wineries, and following in his father, Don’s footsteps, second generation business owner and local wine expert, Paul Phillips is passionate about the local wine industry and said he was delighted to be stocking a large range of local wines at his specialised regional wine centre in the heart of Shepparton.

Paul said, “We’re starting to see new wine varieties every year, especially in the Italian wine varieties in both reds and white wines.

“Locally we are developing a strong reputation for quality wines, especially from within the Strathbogie Ranges.

More cellar doors are opening on the weekends with light tapas type meals on offer and our wine culture is growing. There are a great array of reds and whites on offer and there’s so much to discover within the region.

People are enjoying getting out and about spending an afternoon exploring three or four local wineries at a time.”

SAMPLE SOME OF OUR LOCAL WINES… Phillips Cellars second generation business owner and local wine expert, Paul Phillips is proud of the quality and range of wine varieties grown locally. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

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$100M investment proves winner for SPC THE Goulburn Valley is known for producing some of the best quality fruit products in the world, with Greater Shepparton’s total value of agricultural output recorded at $568M, with fruit accounting for over 38 percent of that output.

Having been a major player in the output of fruit for over 100 years, SPC and its 500 permanent employees and 1,000 seasonal workers now processes more than 100,000 tonnes of peaches, pears, plums, apples, apricots and tomatoes each season which equates to about 60,000 tonnes of finished product.

Over the past 12 months, SPC completed its $100M investment, seeing the factory emerge from a basic fruit canning operation to a food processing facility.

The recent installation of a pouch processing line has also enabled the company to provide innovative products for both domestic and international markets. Aligned with this exciting advance is the development of the Chinese export market and early this year saw the company send its first consignment of 40 pallets to China.

Manufacturing general manager, Simon Taylor said, “With the changing landscape of consumer needs, pricing and cost pressures and with the added competition from cheap imported products, SPC has been challenged to rapidly adapt its manufacturing footprint, cost base and product options.

“There has never been any question of relocation from this area as the Goulburn Valley is ideally suited to fruit growing. We are fortunate to have the climate, together with clean and natural resources that facilitate reliable supply of superior fruit.

“Innovation and the use of technology is the way forward, this allows us to be competitive and provide products that showcase the produce of our area.”

A CENTURY AS LEADERS IN FRUIT INDUSTRY… From left, Coca-Cola Amatil managing director, Alison Watkins, SPC managing director, Reg Weine and manufacturing manager- plastics, Liz Edwards. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

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Providing locally made products for overseas markets

STAYING IN FRONT OF THE COMPETITION THROUGH INNOVATION… Pental manufacturing manager, Carmine Conte is proud of the growth and expansion of Pental’s local site in Shepparton. Photo: David Lee.

GREATER Shepparton’s output of wholesale trade products has been recorded at $229.8M, and there are many wholesale products that are made right here in our region that you will find in almost every household across the country and overseas.

Having operated out of the Goulburn Valley for decades, Pental’s origins were in bar soap manufacturing. Proximity to major raw material suppliers, access to services and a central location to national retail warehouse networks is a major part of the company’s locale in Shepparton, which has seen growth and expansion on the local site as a result; more recently with the relocation of the White King plant from Port Melbourne to Shepparton.

The last four years has seen Pental undertake a major capital upgrade program which they are now utilising through growth and innovation. The last 12 months has seen a major focus on internal innovation at the plant through the company’s White King/ Velvet and Country Life brands, which are about to launch a new wave of products under these leading brands to domestic, New Zealand and the Chinese market.

Manufacturing manager, Carmine Conte said, “As Pental operates within the fast moving consumer goods industry, this presents a lot of challenges, but one of the largest challenges is keeping in front of the competition through innovation and agility of new products, always in

Consistent marketing of Australian made quality with a shared approach by industry and government in fostering local skills in the Goulburn Valley will help to see us all head into a successful future. a cost competitive environment.

We overcome this by assuring our operational processes are subject to ongoing review and continuous improvement programs, as well as offering products and services to our customers from our impressive core competencies through importing/warehousing/distribution, manufacturing and exporting. We do it all.

Locally, we’re very proud to be four years into our major sponsorship of the Shepparton Chamber of Commerce and Industry business awards, which has been fantastic for business and our people.

“Consistent marketing of Australian made quality with a shared approach by industr y and government in fostering local skills in the Goulburn Valley will help to see us all head into a successful future.”

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Engineering & Manufacturing Generating products to grow the region IT TAKES a special kind of industry that helps to support many of the others in the region by manufacturing and engineering products that continue to help industry be innovative and successful. Across the Goulburn Valley the economic output for manufacturing came to over $4.079B ,

which is an increase of $173M from last year’s statistics. As part of this Greater Shepparton has an output of $2.057B, Moira Shire has an output of $997.138M, the Shire of Campaspe has an output of $1.597B and the Strathbogie Shire has an output of $139.525M.

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Large to small lifts throughout our region Locals don’t have to rely on sourcing equipment and services from major centres like Melbourne.

PROVIDING LOCAL SAME DAY SERVICE… G.V. Hoists and Cranes director, John V Prinzi. Photo: David Lee

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FOR everything that is manufactured out of steel, depending on the work it does and load it is subjected to, stress will occur and for load bearing equipment such as overhead hoists and cranes, it is crucial to have equipment regularly inspected and maintained.

The Goulburn Valley is under construction and every day throughout a variety of industries, people are depending on lifting equipment.

G.V. Hoists and Cranes director, John V Prinzi said, “G.V. Hoists and Cranes is a unique specialised business that caters to a variety of industries within the region. Safety is paramount and given that we are working with what is potentially very dangerous equipment, we take our job very seriously and ensure that our clients understand their obligations in relation to maintenance.

“We supply and service hoists, cranes and lifting attachments to a wide range of industries including construction, manufacturing, automotive, agricultural, hospitals and aged care.

“In the past four years, we have grown steadily and have recently re-invested into the business. We’ve developed a strong reputation of quality and reliability. We supply and use the best of quality German engineered products and work with a trusted team of highly qualified and experienced engineers and subcontractors.

“Bringing our same day service to Shepparton and the Goulburn Valley has meant locals don’t have to rely on sourcing equipment and services from major centres like Melbourne.

“We are invested in meeting our client’s needs and ensuring everyone is safe in the process.”

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60 years of design and innovation We can only achieve success by holding high standards

THE CREAM OF THE CROP… From left (back), the Trevaskis Engineering Pty Ltd team, Chris Belic, Leigh Horgan, Brennan Lee, Ryan McCann, Michael Argaet, Billy Flack, Michael Hall, Scott Alexander, Ben Harris, Ashley Dunn, Tim Parker, Damien Bell, Josh Aechard, Geoff Rowlands, James Smithies, Thomas Harris, Robert Watts, Jazzmin Turco, Thomas LaPorta, Michael Londrigan and Jason Wills. (Front), David Collier, Michael Mason, Kate Gow, Mark Hubble, Russell Allen, Kristen Whitford, James Young and Graeme Berry. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

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IT takes maturity and wisdom to know that fresh ideas can be a powerhouse for older companies, and on the brink of their 60th anniversary, Trevaskis Engineering has the perfect mix with innovation being a priority.

General manager, Michael Mason said, “Our motto is…give us the right attitude and we’ll teach you the skills. We are proud of our team and the longevity of their careers with us. We work to provide opportunities for our staff to experience personal and professional growth within the business and we’re wise enough to recognise and act on ensuring our team is the cream of the crop.

“We have experienced some really tough times over the years, especially after the Global Financial Crisis when we had to let a number of staff go.

The fact is, with 35 staff, there are a lot of people’s livelihoods on the line and that makes our success a necessity. We can only achieve success by holding high standards that ensure we are providing the best outcomes for our clients. This means using the best staff and supply chains.”

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Furphys continues growth trajectory even after 150 years A DEVELOPING region needs businesses that can supply infrastructure for the community to utilise, helping to keep the economic expenditure in the local area, which leads to continued growth.

With over 150 years of operation, 145 of which have been here in Shepparton, the Furphy operations have developed and provided vital equipment for the development of agriculture, then food manufacturing and now provide manufacturing services and products all over the country.

“Liveability, education and transportation (connectivity) are real drivers for a prosperous future in the region.”

Employing 30 staff in Shepparton and a further 31 across the country, the Furphy Foundry has recently built and commenced operations from a third plant, which was needed to assist with continued growth and better balancing of the business’ national production output.

As a provider of public infrastructure products such as street and park furniture, shelters, restrooms, pedestrian bridges and walkways and public barbeques, Furphy Foundry’s main customer in the local area is the Greater Shepparton City Council,

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GOOD BETTER BEST… Furphy Foundry managing director, Sam Furphy is excited about continued growth in the area. Photo: Sharelle Jarvis.

but their reach is far greater, with the company also supplying products to councils, schools and transport authorities throughout Australia and New Zealand with representation recently commenced in the United Arab Emirates.

Managing director, Sam Furphy said, “We continue to operate in the area because it’s our home base. A critical part of our business is our supply chain who are all located in the local area and it’s all part of a system

that has worked its way together over many years.

Our products are sold nationally so the large transport industry based in Shepparton serves us well.

“I believe a key element of success to the future of the Goulburn Valley will be the ability to attract and recruit appropriately skilled people across the board. “Liveability, education and transportation (connectivity) are real drivers for a prosperous future in the region.”

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Fabrication adding to multi-million dollar economic output IN Greater Shepparton, the fabricated metal product manufacturing sector has an economic output of $115.1M, which is mainly due to the number of processing companies located in the region which rely on the services of the manufacturing sector.

In 1994, John Varapodio and Warren Batey established Shepparton Stainless Steel (SSS), initially operating out of the former Taigs workshop in Benalla Road, before building their own workshop in Gemini Crescent and now trading as SSS Project Management and SSS Fabrications & Installations, today the company employs up to 24 tradesmen.

The quality of our tradesmen is a reflection of our company’s success.

With John and Warren having grown up in the Goulburn Valley most of their lives, they have had much support from industry in the Goulburn Valley, which has helped to see the business through to where it is today; servicing processing companies including Bega Cheese, Freedom Foods, Bulla Foods, SPC and Campbell’s. John & Warren would personally like to take this opportunity to thank these businesses above. SSS has built a reputation on quality, to achieve the highest quality we use the highest quality local

BOOSTING INDUSTRY ACROSS THE GV… From left, the team at Shepparton Stainless Steel, Chris Staggard, Barry Allen, Tim Gaylard, Craig Byrne, Paul Bodycoat, Nick Demaria, Dylan May, Lance Gordon, Dean Vigliaturo, John Varapodio, Adam L’Estrange, David Pryde, Malcolm Hall, Shane Harrington, Peter Down, Warren Batey, Declan Varapodio, Jason Lines, Brad Kennedy, James Thompson, Jason Pulham and Nicholas Rossignuolo. Absent: Kyle McCain, Noel Woollard. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

suppliers for their fantastic service and ongoing support.

As well as their core business operations, SSS gives back to the local community through donations and sponsorship to several sporting clubs.

Owner, Warren Batey said, “Our biggest challenge in business is how we have reacted when there has been an economic downturn. These times have played a huge part in our business development by diversifying to other

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“The success for the future in the Goulburn Valley remains in the hands of our younger generations. You can only hope they have the same drive and ambitions as generations before.

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Providing solid foundation for export market THE wooden pallet that carries the produce from our region to local and overseas markets is likely to have been made right here in the Goulburn Valley.

Pallets may seem to be a small part of the diverse manufacturing industry in our region, but they are without doubt the solid foundation used by many successful companies to transport their products across the region and the world.

Being the largest pallet manufacturer and repairer in regional Victoria, K & S Pallets began their journey in 2001 as a family run orchard, cool storage, warehousing company and today provides products and services across the region and the world and as far as South Australia and Sydney and the United Kingdom.

Over the past 12 months, K & S Pallets have shown their diversification through the introduction of manufacturing large garlic bins, wine bins, export fruit bins as well as hardwood and pine dunnage for exporting a range of heavy materials to Asia and the United Kingdom. The company is also now recycling all of their wood waste and are looking to use their bi-product to create green energy.

Managing director, Victor Kyriakou said, “We have invested in new equipment that has allowed us to vertically integrate and successfully incorporate into the business the raw materials and services that we require to service our customers’ growing requirements; from sawmilling the timber to assembly of pallets, export heat treating pallets and transport.

“We have also begun supplying more larger national and international customers, which has allowed us to grow export pallets and bins, export dunnage and pallet repair services.

“Strong family involvement and support is a large part of our success and we are always looking to support and work with our customers and other companies in the area to improve, grow and succeed.”

A STRONG FAMILY BUSINESS HAS HELPED TO BE THE LARGEST PALLET MANUFACTURER IN REGIONAL VICTORIA… From left, K&S Pallets, production manager, Andrew Kyriakou, administration, Jackie Kyriakou, managing director, Victor Kyriakou and supervisor, Nathan Kyriakou. Photo: David Lee.

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SUPPLYING QUALITY EQUIPMENT… Drives for Industry business owner, Glen Wilson. Photo: Sharelle Jarvis.

Driving industry across the Goulburn Valley and beyond THE Goulburn Valley region is home to one of the largest number of food processing industries and has a booming agriculture sector, all of which rely on quality equipment to operate.

Founded in 1986 by John Scrase

and John Beaver, Drives for Industry (dfi) has been supplying mechanical components to all areas of industry in Shepparton, the Goulburn and Murray Valleys and southern New South Wales including food processing, canning, can making, milk powder production, milk and cheese processing, fruit processing, agriculture, engineering, health, automotive and for government projects.

In 1991 dfi moved to their current site to cope with the increase in business and staff numbers and in 1995, John Scrase retired, with employees, Glen Wilson and Mick Dunne joining John Beaver as directors. In 2002, John Beaver retired and Glen and Mick took over, before Mick retired in 2012, leaving

the company in the capable hands of Glen.

Glen said, “The qualities our company was founded on excellent customer service and a quality range of products with expert advice, have remained our strengths throughout the years.

“Supporting locals is very important to me and over the years we have been able to offer quite a few employment opportunities to young locals. We are also involved in sponsorship agreements with several local football clubs and the Goulburn Valley League.

“The Goulburn Valley has a lot to offer not only through the industry it supports but also with the central position to Melbourne, the Murray River and the snowfields.”

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Local manufacturer goes national

MANUFACTURING AND WHOLESALE NETWORK ACROSS VICTORIA… Shepparton’s Icon-Septech on Doyles Road are now a part of the Civilmart group. Photo: Supplied.

There has been major growth and expansion taking place within the Goulburn Valley and beyond.

Icon-Septech Vic is the Goulburn Valley’s local manufacturer of precast concrete products. Now part of the Civilmart Group, an Australian owned and operated business, home to other manufacturing brands including MC Pipes in Victoria, Tellam and Toowoomba Tanks in QLD and BCP in NSW. Civilmart state manager Victoria, Brett Warburton said , “Civilmar t of fers a manufacturing and wholesale network across Victoria, New South Wales

and Queensland. With nation-wide delivery, their commitment to customer satisfaction is as long lasting as their products.

“The product range is expertly engineered and constructed with the highest-grade materials, built tough to withstand the harsh Australian climate.

“The extensive catalogue includes products for the civil, rural, electrical, wastewater, plumbing, trade waste and water storage industries. You’ll find everything from water and feed troughs, pits and risers, covers and grates, pipes and headwalls to

access chambers and septic tanks. Civilmart also specialise in reinforced concrete pipes, box culverts and custom design manufacturing.

“At many of our direct-to-public factories across Australia, you’ll also find a Civilmart Warehouse, selling civil and trademans’ supplies from leading brands like Ox Tools , M aster f inish , Flex tool and Davey pumps. You can pick up tools, small consumables, cement, star pickets, hessian bags and much more.”

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Furphys add to $808M manufacturing export Liveability, education and transportation (connectivity) are real drivers for a prosperous future in the region.

ONGOING SUCCESS… J Furphy & Sons managing director, Adam Furphy in front of the galvanizing bath. Furphy Galvanizing has seen a significant uplift in volume processed over the past 12 months. Photo: David Lee.

THE manufacturing sector has a recorded economic output of $808.1M from Greater Shepparton alone, making it the largest total exports industry in the region.

Employing 122 staff locally, J Furphy & Sons have provided products to ensure the success of many local companies including ACM and Freedom Foods and further afield they have recently provided tanks for Asahi, Fonterra, Dulux, Pental and more.

The last 12 months has seen Furphy Engineering complete its largest ever tank project involving 43, 80,000 litre brewing vessels for a customer in Melbourne. Furphy Galvanizing also saw a significant uplift in volume processed as many of the fabricator customers in the region secured good volumes of work in the region and beyond.

Managing director, Adam Furphy said, “Shepparton is a terrific place to live and also to run a business.

Our local galvanizing customer base in the Goulburn Valley is vibrant and dynamic and we are logistically well positioned for our national tank and vessel customer base.

“Living up to the Good Better Best motto is an ongoing challenge which can take a tremendous effort.

It means continuing to push ourselves to improve. The rewards have been worth the effort though and we continue to look toward this fantastic motto for ongoing inspiration.

“I continue to see potential for Shepparton and the Goulburn Valley. Our business community is so dynamic and positive and it appears that after much concerted effort from many we are seeing the region positioned at a higher priority for major projects and service delivery.

As these investments continue to take shape I am sure it is going to bring continued prosperity and growth!”

There are 270 registered manufacturing businesses in Greater Shepparton, 139 registered in Moira Shire, 160 registered in the Shire of Campaspe and 53 registered in the Strathbogie Shire.

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High tech investment proves winner for local manufacturer We’ve set ourselves the challenge to stay ahead of the game in terms of efficiencies and safety standards.

THE Goulburn Valley region is situated perfectly for the benefit of local pallet and fruit bin manufacturing, which can be seen through the wood product manufacturing industry recording an output of $23 . 9 M in G reater Shepparton.

Pallet & Bin Corporation has been operating since the early 1990s. Today, the loc ally owned and operated company services local fruit growers and most of the major food processors, reaching as far away as Swan Hill, Griffith and the Yarra Valley.

In recent times, the business has faced perhaps its biggest challenge.

With very little warning, a perfect storm involving local and overseas market conditions saw the price of timber soar dramatically over the past 12 months.

General manager, Matt Alessi said, “It’s not something anyone could have foreseen nor was it something we can

easily pass onto our customers.”

As it turned out, the company had already identified automation as an opportunity to prepare the business for the future and purchased a stateof-the-art robotic system now used to assemble pallets and components of fruit bins.

“We understand there is only one other such robot in Australia,” Alessi said.

“The status quo is always more comfortable, but we’ve set ourselves the challenge to stay ahead of the game in terms of efficiencies and safety standards.”

The company also recognises its responsibility to give back to the local community. Privately the directors have held prominent roles in local sporting and community groups. As a business they enthusiastically suppor t the Committee for Greater Shepparton, are long time sponsors of the Tatura 200 charity day, and recently provided all the timber and much of the labour in transforming the fabulous backyard makeover at The Haven.

PREPARING THEIR BUSINESS FOR THE FUTURE… From left, Pallet & Bin Corporation managing director, Rod Luscombe and general manager, Matt Alessi. Photo: Sharelle Jarvis.

The local sales in the food manufacturing sector in Greater Shepparton comes to a total of $149.2M and machinery and equipment manufacturing comes to a total of $21.8M.

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Infrastructure, Construction & Development Commercial building booming across the region ACCORDING to the latest stats, the total value of non residential building approvals across the Goulburn Valley for the 2016/17 year was $187M and with a number of big commercial projects having taken place over the past 12 months, next year’s

statistics are set to show growth. As part of this, Greater Shepparton’s total value of non residential building approvals came to $92.8M, Moira Shire’s came to $36.1M, the Strathbogie Shire’s came to $20.7M and the Shire of Campaspe’s came to $38.1M

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Local civil contractor takes out employer award THE infrastructure behind any business is its people.

Solid and reliable foundations that take you into the future are an investment worth making and this is why Jar vis Delahey Contractors (JDC) place so much importance in their staff’s development. Proud recipients of the Civil Contractors Federation, 2017 Training Employer of the Year, JDC managing director, Nathan Delahey said, “We acknowledge our dedicated crew who have been vital to the achievements of JDC. Our qualified staff are committed to delivering all projects to a high quality for our clients and our younger members are well mentored by our vastly experienced senior employees and continue to aspire and achieve.”

J DC has worked on well known projects throughout the Goulburn Valley including the Shepparton Showgrounds, St Georges Road streetscape, Northlinks Estate and Shepparton’s Aquamoves carpark to name a few.

Nathan said, “Just as important to our team is the support from our long standing relationships with our subcontractors and suppliers. We are committed to improving our skills and development success. Our approach to staff training provides opportunities for them to work with different equipment, different stages of projects all while continuing to gain new skills and experience. This allows JDC to operate a flexible and confident team to fulfil all roles as required.”

THE TEAM FROM THE START… From left, Jarvis Delahey Contractors, managing director, Nathan Delahey, office manager, Leisa Delahey and managing director, Richard Jarvis. Photo: Supplied.

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THIRTY YEARS OF SUCCESS… From left, Crow Constructions team, administration officer, Dianne Peters, accounts officer, Helen Betson, project manager, Paul Ciavarella, managing director, Mick Ciavarella, site supervisor, Ross Wright, construction manager, Darren Bohm, site supervisor, Russell Ford, site supervisor, Jack Dyer and site supervisor, Ron Courtney. Photo: Sharelle Jarvis.

The list grows of construction jobs for local firm OVER the past few years there has b e e n a n o bv i o u s c o n s t r u c t i o n expansion across the region that is evident through the latest statistics w h i c h s h ow t h a t t h e b u i l d i n g construction value add for Greater Shepparton is recorded at $50.7M, and the heavy and civil engineering construction recorded having a value add of $43.1M. H av i n g b e e n a n e s t a b l i s h e d construction business in Shepparton for 30 years, Crow Constructions has worked on many projects across the region, including Goulburn Valley Grammar School, APCO Ser vice Station, and Kyabram Health. More recently the business has completed Yarrawonga P- 4 School, and in Shepparton the Goulburn Murray Trades Skills Centre on Archer Street, the Farm Fresh Shop on Maude Street, and the Sports Precinct. Some current Crow Constructions projects include the Murchison Ambulance station, Benalla P-12 College, St Mary of the Angels Nathalia year 7 learning centre, and the current construction of Dowell Windows’ new headquarters at the old Bunnings Warehouse site on Benalla Road.

Taking over the business nine

years ago, managing director, Mick Ciavarella, wanted Crow Constructions to remain a prominent business in the local construction industry. With the help of local sub-contractors, 10 full time staff including Darren Bohm (construction manager) and his son, Paul (projects manager), Mick has been able to achieve this, and has just recently moved into a new larger, purpose built premises on Drummond Ro a d to a cco m m o d ate fo r th e business growth.

Mick said, “The Goulburn Valley area offers many opportunities with its agricultural and manufacturing industries. It is exciting to be involved in the growth and redevelopment of some of these industries with our current projects.

“In order for the region to continue to develop and grow, we all need to support our local community.

We endeavour to do this through supporting local businesses, local schools, charities and sporting clubs; and encourage others to do the same where possible.” Mick believes honesty and transparency are the keys to the continued success of Crow Constructions in the Goulburn Valley.

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Working to double production in the next five years

WATCH THIS SPACE… A portion of the Telfords team looking after growth in the Goulburn Valley since the 1980s. Photo: Nicholise Garner.

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THERE has been a massive 6000m2 expansion at the Telfords site, producing and housing Telfords’ new reinforcing mesh lines. It’s just an example of the technological momentum that has seen this company’s consistently strong growth since it started in the early 1980s.

Managing director, Andrew Telford said , “Throughout the years our main goal has been to increase our efficiency which we’ve done through new technology and increasing our machinery. We’re always looking at the next job and learning how to do things better. Our company is vertically integrated with all of our processes taking place in-house.

From the quoting stage to drawing and in-house drafting, engineering and fabrication, through to roll forming our own products on-site, having our own concrete batching plant and pre-cast concrete panel factory. This makes us efficient and allows us to have complete control over supply, timelines and quality.

We even have 21 trucks in our fleet.

We make an effort to look after our people the best that we can and as a result, have lots of longterm staff with 10% of our workforce having been with us for over 30 years and more the 50 percent having been with us for more than 10 years. In everything that we do we are upfront and honest with staff, customers and suppliers and that has earned us a reputation that we are careful to protect.”

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$2B world leading delivery system boosting irrigation A $2B investment that’s creating a world leading delivery system that boosts irrigator productivity, fosters healthy waterways and wetlands and helps communities to thrive is currently underway and has become Australia’s largest irrigation modernisation project.

On its completion, The Connections Project will deliver 429GL of average annual water savings, which is a key part of Victoria’s contribution to the Murray Darling Basin Plan.

For farmers, the project is automating water deliver y across the region, through replacing Dethridge Wheels and manual gate and channel systems with automatic systems that allow irrigators to get water when and where it’s needed.

As the project’s ECI contractor, John Holland (JH) is delivering part of this year’s $200M works package, including installing more than 125 automated regulators, remediating more than 25km of channel, constructing more than 45km of pipeline, decommissioning approximately 90km of open channel and installing more

than 500m of open channel.

JH employs more than 80 staff in its Shepparton and Echuca offices, who are highly experienced and have worked across the country in fields such as engineering, project management and construction.

Through their work, they’re passionate about engaging with landowners to find solutions, and are just as passionate about the local community.

Up to 500 contractors are employed in the field to deliver works at any given time, 90 percent of which are local businesses.

And, the JH experienced team is sharing its knowledge with four local trainees and an undergraduate student who were also brought on board to assist with ECI administration and commercial services.

Trainee administrator, Rhiannon Florence said, “No matter who I’m working with or what I’m doing, I have consistently been surrounded by an environment and workforce that is dedicated to the continuous improvement of its work in all aspects.

MODERNISING WATER DELIVERY… John Holland project manager, Peter Scheiwe is overseeing local works as part of Goulburn-Murray Water’s local The Connections Project, which will change the face of irrigation through modernising water delivery systems. Photo: Sharelle Jarvis.

“Although my traineeship is only for one year, I know the skills I gather from this experience will assist with my career development.

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“The GMW Connections project is a win win for water users, the environment and the local community.”

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Massive expansion in Tatura

TATURA BUSINESS BUILDS NEW DEPOT… From left, NL Drainage office manager, Lou Wereszczuk, Scott Meredith, Tim Baker, Richard Vincitorio, managing director, Brad Wereszczuk, Isaiah Spencer, Dylan North, Mitch Kerrins and office administrator, Yvonne Forrest. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

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SPECIALISING in subdivisions, drainage, sewerage and watermains, NL Drainage was established in 1987 by proprietors at the time, Norm and Leanne Wereszczuk. Despite facing enormous, almost immediate challenges as the recession hit and the construction industry fell to bits 26 years ago, Norm and Leanne moved the business to Tatura where it took on a life of its own. Two years after the move to Tatura, NL Drainage bought the first of many machines that would allow for their success.

Brad and Lou bought the family business five years ago and Brad describes his pride at maintaining the company name. Brad said, “This business has achieved success because of the care and genuine connections we have with our clients and with our staff. All of our employees are locals and all long term, many of who actually started out as trainees.

“It took 18 months and a large investment to obtain approval and build our new office and depot in Tatura. A much cheaper and less stressful option would have been to relocate the business, but Tatura has been our home for many years and our staff are local so it was important to us to remain as local as possible. We have employed an additional three staff in the past 12 months and this, together with the new depot and office leaves us in good stead for future growth.

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Multi-millions of dollars in construction projects taking shape across region IT’S clear to see that Shepparton has be e n unde rgoing a construction boom, with many projects having been completed or staring over the past 12 months, all of which are helping the Goulburn Valley region continue to develop.

Perhaps one of the most noticeable is the $73M Shepparton Law Courts, which saw stage one completed in April and the first sittings taking place on April 3.

St Anne’s College has added quite a lot to the Kialla Lakes area and as it nears completion the surrounding estate is filling up fast.

The $9.3M Goulburn Valley Trades Skills Centre on Archer Street is set to change the face of the trades industry and educational offerings to local students, which in coming years will help to boost the trades industries.

The $7.5M, state-of-the-art Notre Dame College Jennings/Mungovan Science Centre and $4.5M art precinct are already helping to bring the school’s students into the 21st century and has them prepared for better educational outcomes into the future.

A vision of the region’s Indigenous community will see the $54M Munarra Centre for Regional Excellence profile the region as one of sporting excellence

CONSTRUCTION DEVELOPING THE GOULBURN VALLEY… There have been several construction projects that have taken shape across the region, with multi-millions of dollars in investments being made to help continue to build the region including the new SAM and stage one of the GV Health redevelopment. Images: Supplied.

and Indigenous knowledge as well as providing pathways to employment and further education for Aboriginal Australians in the region. Phase one of construction and operation is expected to be up and running by 2021.

The new Shepparton Villages’ Maculata Place $34M, 120 bed aged care facility will change how the elderly are cared for at the centre, with it adopting a home based attitude and feel to the aged care

model.

Preliminary works are underway in preparation for the new $39.9M Sh e ppar ton Ar t M use um on th e foreshore of Victoria Park Lake.

Stage one of the $171 GV Health redevelopment and once completed in December 2020, the new GVH will include upgrades to ICU, theatres, recovery bays, CSSD, nursery/paediatrics and midwifery, inpatient beds, kitchen,

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morgue and emergency department.

Australian Consolidated Milk also has a new $40M factory that is under construction in Girgarre, which is showing the strength of the dairy industry in the region.

These projects, among many others are changing the local landscape and better preparing the Goulburn Valley region for continuing its success into the future.

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BORAL TRUCKS READY FOR MORE LOADS… Boral Concrete has a newly installed concrete stacker at its Fordyce Street location in Shepparton that is helping see the business grow. Photo: Alicia Niglia

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OVER the past 12 months , the region has undergone a construction boom with many new commercial buildings going up across the Goulburn Valley all of which require foundations before the structures can begin to be assembled.

With the construction industry growing, Boral Concrete has also experienced growth and has been a leader in construction materials and the business’ 20 to 40 staff have been proactive in the way they move and change as the industry evolves.

Sales manager for country Victoria, David Cross started with Boral a little over seven years ago and says the biggest challenge they faced was starting fresh in the local community after he and his family moved to Tatura.

“Before moving to the Goulburn Valley we had a little holiday house near Tatura and just loved the area having been born in Melbourne and so we decided to sell up and have since purchased land in Northlinks at Tatura,” David said.

“For all others in business and the general community we encourage you to get involved in the local community because there are a lot of great things always happening.”

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Making way for progress in the Goulburn Valley THE ability to diversify in business allows for growth and development. Scaffidi Contractors is an example of just that.

Originating in Shepparton in 1958 when Sam Scaffidi snr immigrated from Italy and commenced working as a handyman, bricklayer and concreter around the Goulburn Valley. By 1980 his business had grown significantly and he was employing about 10 people and focusing on large concreting jobs.

His son, Tony joined the business in 1983 after studying architectural drafting and surveying. The business expanded into earthmoving and Tiltpanel work as well as specialising in demolishing old properties and erecting car washes.

By the 1990s the business was manufacturing large concrete forms for new buildings on site in Shepparton and carting to various locations making

60 YEARS IN BUSINESS… Scaffidi Contractors director, Tony Scaffidi is paving the way throughout the region.

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it possible for new buildings to be made and erected within seven weeks.

In early 2000 the company diversified further into their earthmoving and site constructions on large freeways and worked as far away as Apollo Bay, as well as on high rise buildings in Melbourne’s CBD. Sam snr retired in 2007 and now focuses on growing olives and tomatoes.

In recent years Scaffidi Contractors has been heavily involved in the construction of the new Bunnings in Shepparton, all excavation work at the

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new Shepparton Law Courts and the wonderful new extension at Shepparton Villages’ Maculata Place, as well as specialist work with many of the local orchardists. The company employs over a dozen local people and prides itself on the service it provides to the local community.

Tony said, “We are thrilled to be part of the wonderful new projects and initiatives happening in the Shepparton area.”

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Shepparton on track to become Solar City again THE Goulburn Valley region once held the title of being the Solar City and is again on the fast track to taking that title. This could very well be achieved through the help of a local company who is utilising cutting edge technology to help customers both commercially and industrially live and operate off grid all across Australia and beyond.

Baker Renewable Energy began operating nine years ago with director, Gary Baker at the helm of the business. His newest project in Finley is a mini grid system that is seeing a whole estate of 50 homes using the latest in battery technology, Super Capacitors, to live free from the clutches of energy companies, and this is just the first stage.

The company has also worked on solar projects in Queensland and South Australia and more impressively off shore in Papua New Guinea.

Over the past 12 months, Baker Renewable Energy has been installing bigger and more complicated solar systems, which is helping shape the future of solar in the Goulburn Valley.

Gary said, “Continuous changes to government policy, for example rebates and feed in tariffs have meant that the interest in renewable energy has varied, which has been our biggest challenge.

“To help the region continue to develop and grow, people in business need to be honest and do a good job.”

This project is just one of many solar projects underway in the Goulburn Valley.

LEADING THE WAY IN SOLAR… Solar system designer and owner, Gary Baker is working on projects both locally and internationally and is pictured at the recently completed Finley mini grid project, which has seen 50 homes in one estate hooked up to a solar system that is helping them live off the grid. Photo: Sharelle Jarvis

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At the forefront of innovation THERE are many local businesses that are at the forefront of innovation and move with the market, and this is important in ensuring that they keep up with the latest and greatest and remain competitive in their industry.

Opening just 24 months ago, Inspired Architectural Windows & Doors owners, Ken and Helma Gash joined Architectural Window Systems (AWS) located in Dandenong and brought on board Raymond Austin and Anthony Ciavarella as shareholders, who have a combined knowledge and experience nearing a total of 50 years.

Inspired Architectural Windows & Doors have been working on some big commercial projects that have taken shape recently including installing a commercial range of boutique sliding doors and windows for the newly upgraded multi-storey Parklake hotel.

They also installed a commercial range of doors and windows including automatic door units and customised arch windows and also an architecturally designed skylight window in the centre of the congregation area for Shepparton Uniting Church, done in conjunction with, A S Villani Building Contractors. Even more recently, they installed a customised commercial shop front made of double glazed, energy efficient windows at iPlay.

Ray Austin and Anthony Ciavarella said,

ARCHITECTURALLY DESIGNED WINDOWS AND DOORS… From left, the team at Inspired Architectural Windows & Doors, Raymond Austin, Steph, Kristel and Anthony Ciavarella. Photo: David Lee. “We are breaking through into the residential window market supplying windows as far afield as Melbourne, Mansfield, Yarrawonga to Cobram and Bendigo.

“We are encouraged by the overwhelming response we are receiving from local commercial and residential builders in the region.

“We would like to advise our residential customers to bring in your plans with a certified approved energy rating for a more accurate costing of your requirements as per the Building Code of Australia (NCC).”

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Local firm sees strong growth in commercial and residential projects WITH many people living time poor lives, it is more important than ever before that businesses adopt innovative ways to ensure that customers get the quality product they want in as simple a way as possible.

Ken and Helma Gash addressed the need for people to get a home in a faster timeframe 18 years ago.

Neatline Homes, which of fers a p r e f a b r i c a t e d /m a n u f a c t u r e d residential and commercial option which they manufacture at their premises on the Goulburn Valley Highway, Kialla.

Over the past 12 months, Neatline Homes has provided their stateof-the-art prefabricated modular designed buildings to the residential and commercial markets for a range of local projects and outside the region including the Melton Catholic Primary School, St Paul’s Catholic Primary School in Doreen. Deakin University Waurn Ponds Campus in Geelong as well as a range of projects in Bendigo, Craigieburn and NSW. Neatline Homes sales/estimator, Steph Van der Zwaan said, “With the rise of people and businesses being conscious of the footprint on

PREFABRICATED AND MANUFACTURED RIGHT HERE IN SHEPPARTON… Neatline Homes business owners, Ken and Helma Gash. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

our environment, we are constantly updating the way our prefabricated modules are designed. A building that is energy efficient and supports a sustainable environment, reduce site waste, minimise noise and rubbish at site. “We offer all double glazing and many more standard inclusions as shown in our displays.

“We’re very proud of the growth our company has seen, and owe much of that to our innovative team and our friendly sales staff.

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THE QUICKLIFT TEAM WITH THE 220 TONNE CRANE... In the drivers seat, operations manager, Gary Gerada, top row from left, crane operator, Leigh Umpherston, operations manager, Dion Canty, crane operator, Nigel Dow. Front row (from left), accounts administration, Karen Goodwin, crane operator, Stephen Mandersloot, business manager, Karli Sutherland, managing director, Jarrod Sutherland, operations, Jai Morrison and crane operators, Jay Mase and Chris Shannon. Photo: Nicholise Garner.

Cranes shoulder the boom THE massive construction boom occurring in and around the Goulburn Valley has called for bigger cranes than ever before. Quicklift has responded with the recent purchase of one of the biggest cranes outside of Melbourne.

Servicing country Victoria with mobile cranes up to 220 tonne capacity, director, Jarrod Sutherland said, “We started the business 20 years ago with one crane and have gradually grown to a fleet of 19 cranes and

five trucks.� Like every business we have experienced highs and lows but the last couple of years it has been very busy throughout the Goulburn Valley. Our main depot is in Shepparton and we have opened a second depot in Benalla.

In recent times a lot of our work has involved larger lifts with a greater need for bigger cranes and equipment. Safety requirements have increased dramatically in the crane industry over the last decade.

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We put a big emphasis on safety having invested in quality equipment and employing highly skilled operators to achieve this. It is satisfying to see so many of the businesses in the Goulburn Valley experiencing high work volumes and knowing that we have helped most of them at some time with their lifting needs.

Quicklift recently helped complete the $73M Shepparton Law Courts among other major projects.

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Shepparton’s largest employer set to grow by 400 ENSURING a healthy community means that its people and businesses can continue to thrive and develop, and with a $171M expansion at Shepparton’s GV Health (GVH) currently underway the community will be taken care of more than ever before.

Being the biggest employer in Shepparton with 2,600 current employees and an additional 400 to be hired once the current redevelopment is complete, approximately 107,000 of the hospital’s catchment have had a connection with GVH, having either been born there, experienced emergency care, visited someone there, worked there or have a family member who does.

Once completed in December 2020, the new GVH will include upgrades to ICU, theatres, recovery bays, CSSD, nursery/paediatrics and midwifery, inpatient beds, kitchen, morgue and emergency department.

Minister for Health, Jill Hennessy said, “We’re building a world class new hospital for the Shepparton community. Patients in the Goulburn Valley region will soon be able to access the high quality care they deserve, when they need it most.

“Not only does this project deliver quality health services for the community, it’s creating new jobs and driving economic activity across the region.

Best of all, local workers and local businesses will reap the benefits.”

DEVELOPMENT IS UNDERWAY… GV Health executive director infrastructure, Sandy Chamberlin at Shepparton’s GV Health site.

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$160M in new and renovated dwellings

SUPPORTING LOCAL DEVELOPMENTS… Bowens Shepparton branch manager, Darren Chapple at his timber, hardware, trade and retail Wheeler Street, business. Photo: Sharelle Jarvis.

MORE than 8 8 0 new dwellings , dwelling additions and redevelopments, new commercial and other additional commercial redevelopment projects have taken place since July last year, coming to a total estimated cost of over $160M in the Greater Shepparton area alone, with these numbers set to continue to rise over the next 12 months.

Having been in Shepparton for the past 11 years, family owned timber, hardware, trade, retail business, Bowens has more recently been working on a number of development projects that have taken shape across the region including the Goulburn Murray Trade Skills Centre, Mitchelton Motel in Nagambie, Shepparton Law Courts and the new Kialla Primary School.

With the business itself having been around for 124 years, the local branch services a large catchment area from Sheppar ton to Bendigo, Albur y/

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Wodonga across to Deniliquin and as far as Seymour and Mansfield.

Branch manager, Darren Chapple said, “The Goulburn Valley is slowly growing and over the next five years will see a lot more growth so we have made a commitment to helping country Victoria build.

“In the last 12 months we have expanded our reach even further, s u p p l y i n g a b u i l d i n g c o m p a ny in Albury/Wodonga and we are in Bendigo three to four days a week.

“I think with our ageing population Shepparton will become more and more attractive to retirees. With our land and house pricing at the levels they are, it becomes a nice option for those who want to get out of the metropolitan areas.

“The Goulburn Valley needs to keep up its profile in major areas like Melbourne and attract these people to keep the area growing.”

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Building boom sees region moving strongly ahead ACROSS the Greater Shepparton region from June 2017 to June 2018, 51 new commercial building permits were applied for through Greater Shepparton City Council, coming to an estimated cost of $60.193M. Having a strong involvement within the commercial market, Gagliardi Scott Real Estate is all too aware of the infrastructure boom and has been watching confidence continue to grow in the commercial market across the region over the past 12 months.

Director, Rocky Gagliardi said, “The industrial sector is the strongest that it has been for a long time. This is due to the demand being stronger.

“There have been a huge volume of commercial sales across the board, and strong investment sales, which is attracting a lot of outside investment in the region.

“We have seen many buildings bring with them very strong yields including the FIX Muscle Performance building on the corner of Nixon and Corio Streets, and Wendy Lovell’s new premises on Wyndham Street.

“We are currently in the middle of

a building boom. You can see that confidence is growing through the millions of dollars that the government is investing in the local area through the new Shepparton Art Museum project, the $2B The Connections program that is helping boost irrigation infrastructure, the new Shepparton Law Courts project, the GV Health upgrade and the investment made in rail. This coupled with new businesses opening and a boost in primary production reaching the export market is seeing our region move strongly ahead.

“I was a part of the last building boom in the area but what we are experiencing now is trumping that by far.

“That shows that the Goulburn Valley is growing strongly, meaning more people are staying here, coming back and moving to the area.

“The Goulburn Valley is a very resilient regional area that has resisted many adversities over the years. The region has copped it on the chin and managed to get through these adversities and has come out stronger because of it.”

A STRONG CONFIDENCE SEEN IN COMMERCIAL MARKET… Gagliardi Scott Real Estate director, Rocky Gagliardi is seeing huge growth in the commercial market locally and says that it is due to a strong confidence and investment returning in the market in the local area. Photo: David Lee.

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Region to become home to $54M sporting and education centre EDUCATION has a value add of $177M in Greater Shepparton, with that number set to rise through the construction of a new sporting and education centre, which, when the vision for the centre is fully realised, is projected to cost around $54M. A vision of the region’s Indigenous community, the Munarra Centre for Regional Excellence will profile the region as one of sporting excellence and Indigenous knowledge as well as providing pathways to employment and further education for Aboriginal Australians in the region.

Phase on e of constr uc tion an d op e ration is expected to be up and running by 2021. It will focus on the integration of Indigenous knowledge, with a particular focus on producing skills that are aligned to industry needs and will also offer unique acceleration to foster talent across five key areas; self-determination, regional development, arts and culture, education and sport.

A partnership between Rumbalara Football Netball Club, Kaiela Institute, the University of Melbourne and Greater Shepparton City Council, the centre will offer access to higher education, VCE, VCAL and vocational training programs.

Rumbalara Football and Netball Club president and Kaiela Institute chairperson, Paul Briggs said, “This is a game-changer for our region and marks an important investment in the future of Aboriginal people in the Goulburn Murray region.

“The Munarra Centre for Regional Excellence will celebrate the place of Aboriginal knowledge in

A GAME-CHANGER FOR OUR REGION… From left, DELWP director project delivery, Heidi Dixon, ASHE manager, Leonie Dwyer, Goulburn Regional Partnership & Regional Development Advisory Committee chair, David McKenzie, executive lead department of Premier and Cabinet, Andrew Jackimos, Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor, Cr Kim O’Keeffe, Rumbalara Football Netball Club president and Kaiela Institute chairperson, Paul Briggs, Murrup Barak Melbourne Institute of Indigenous Development director, Charles O’Leary, Rumbalara Football Netball Club advisor, Felicia Dean and finance manager, Kylie Briggs. Photo: Alicia Niglia

the region and be a major cultural hub that brings together Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities through sport, culture and education.

“The centre is about Aboriginal prosperity and economic participation; it is also about investment in the region and prosperity in the Goulburn Murray

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region as a whole. The project will have a direct contribution to the regional economy through employment and skills.

“In addition, the centre will help improve social cohesion and be a major draw card for visitors and new residents in the region,” Paul said.

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Major growth for social enterprise group - GAME HAVING serviced the Goulburn Valley and beyond for 25 years, GAME Traffic & Contracting, known simply as GAME across the Goulburn Valley, has seen unprecedented demand for their services over the past 12 months. This is probably of no surprise to locals, with the green diamond appearing across the Goulburn Valley, however what is not so well known is how this success is ultimately benefiting the whole community.

As part of the Workgroup, GAME, along with Worktrainers and Recruitment Select, operates as a social enterprise.

General manager, Shane O’Sullivan said, “We are unique in that we are the only traffic management company in Victoria offering a ‘social procurement’ option to our customers.”

As a social enterprise GAME’s mandate not only to provide its customers with a quality, commercially competitive service but to then channel surplus generated into specialised programs (delivered by Worktrainers). These programs are designed to keep local youth and job seekers engaged with their school and community as well as find meaningful work and long-term career opportunities.

Shane is quick to highlight the importance of local support in their success. “It is important to remember that our success is very much carried on the back of other great local companies such as Mawson Constructions, Jarvis Delahey, Cleaves, BPS and NL Drainage who continue to choose GAME for all things traffic and temp fencing,” Shane said.

GAME has recently added four new Truck Mounted Attenuators (TMAs) to their fleet of vehicles and equipment. Shane said, “With these TMAs in our fleet we are now fully equipped to provide a traffic management plan for any scenario that our customers throw at us.”

BENEFITTING THE WHOLE COMMUNITY… From left, GAME Traffic & Contracting, operations manager, Warren Ross, Shepparton manager, Leigh McCully, general manager, Shane O’Sullivan and supervisor, Christina Vithoulkas with one of the state-of-the-art Truck Mounted Attenuators that you see on our highways. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

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Designing the future of development in the Goulburn Valley THE Goulburn Valley has experienced strong economic growth over the past few years, and it is important to have quality building designers to ensure that growth continues.

Originally opening in 1984, Bruce Mactier Building Designers has completed nearly 20,000 building projects in its lifetime, with designs being carried out on a range of buildings from new houses, commercial buildings in the Riverina and Goulburn Valley areas, down to the fringes of Melbourne.

With 22 employees, Bruce Mactier can be working on up to 120 building projects per month, and has been constantly expanding over the years, with the business having to move into a larger brighter building to cater for the increased staff levels in August 2015, which of course was designed by senior draftsman, Bruce Mactier.

Bruce said, “ I grew up in Tatura and was educated in the Goulburn Valley and after leaving the region for five years, I decided Shepparton was the logical location to start a business when I was ready to do so.

“Victoria at the moment is the most dynamic state in terms of population growth. Linking Shepparton in with the growth of Melbourne is an enormous opportunity.

“The building industry in Shepparton is booming, which has led our work volume to increase by approximately 10 percent over the last 12 months.

“Shepparton has been a town which has had strong economic growth and proven to be a great base for growing businesses.”

NEARLY 20,000 BUILDING PROJECTS IN ITS LIFETIME… Bruce Mactier Building Designers, senior draftsman, Bruce Mactier is a familiar face of the Goulburn Valley. Photo: David Lee

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People power helps property business boom THE training and empowering of staff has helped business boom for regional real estate firm, Kevin Hicks Real Estate.

Established in 2001 and situated in Shepparton and Numurkah, this local business has become one of the region’s leading agencies.

Throughout his years of experience, business owner, Kevin Hicks believes that each person within the team is integral to the overall success of the business, and that staff need to feel empowered in their role.

Kevin said, “Our specialised commercial team is represented by highly skilled administration, sales and marketing departments. Teamwork is key at Kevin Hicks Real Estate, along with a clear delegation of roles that play to each team member’s strengths. We depend on people and with every interaction, our aim is to create long-term connections. We have an excellent team and are excited by what’s to come with so much growth locally.

TEAMWORK IS KEY… From left, Kevin Hicks Real Estate, commercial sales and leasing manager Andrew Pogue, commercial administrator, Amanda Hutchinson, commercial sales, leasing and marketing assistant, Jack Hicks and director, Kevin Hicks. Photo: Nicholise Garner.

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Hundreds of millions in pipeline for region S H E P PA RTO N , o r m o re s p e c i f i c a l l y, C A F Consulting, has fast become the Goulburn Valley’s hub of engineering, made up of some of the best, most experienced engineering minds worldwide.

Shepparton local, CAF Consulting business owner Leigh Findlay has spent a reasonable portion of his adult life travelling and working on world-renowned projects including Heathrow’s Terminal 5. Leigh’s decision to move back to Shepparton has been hugely positive for both himself and for the region, and CAF Consulting continue to draw in talented engineers and project managers from far and wide.

Leigh said, “I am blown away by the amount of progress and opportunity available here in the Goulburn Valley. We are seeing hundreds of millions of dollars being invested into the region which of course is changing the shape of Shepparton and surrounds and providing so much opportunity.”

CAF Consulting has experienced its own rapid growth, going from just four staff in 2009 to now 30 working on a huge number of engineering projects not only in the Goulburn Valley but in major capital cities as well.

Leigh said, “In current projects we’re working on within the Goulburn Valley, $300M- $400M of investments are underway. Most of the investments are being seen in the expansion and development of food processing plants, which has a direct effect on producers and ultimately the entire region.”

CHANGING THE FACE OF SHEPPARTON… From left, CAF Consulting surveyor, Cameron Druitt and managing director, Leigh Findlay with Shepparton’s already iconic Shepparton Law Courts building in the background; one of their many projects. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

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Technology at forefront of new auto service centre showroom WITH 35 years in business, starting with Ford, D a r r y l Tw i t t M o to r s h ave a d d e d H o n d a , Volkswagen, Audi and Jaguar Land Rover in 2017. When asked the key to Darryl Twitt Motors’ business success, dealer principal, Jason Sherlock said, “At Darryl Twitt Motors, we have a fantastic team and I believe it’s vital to embrace new opportunities. Staying ahead with technology is important, our industry is changing and with that, our new Benalla Road workshop will be Electric Vehicle ready including a rapid charging station for the new Jaguar I-PACE. “This year, our largest facility development ever is almost finished. Before the end of the year we will have a 16 bay, nine hoist workshop, Jaguar, Land Rover and Honda showrooms and office space for our Administration and Marketing Teams along with our new Volkswagen showroom.

“As a local, I love my community and feel that with the business’ success, we make it our mission to support local community organisations such as sporting clubs, schools, hospice, The GV Community Fund and Australian National Piano Award.

MAKING WAY FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES… Darryl Twitt Motors marketing manager, Pike Peters at the soon to be completed Darryl Twitt Motors new service and sales complex on Benalla Road. Photo: David Lee

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Transport Transporting a region toward success ACCORDING to the latest data, there is an estimated 11 ,941 trucks registered across the Goulburn Valley, each helping the transport sector drive the region to success. The total economic export impact is $6.335B and the total economic import impact is $4.076B. As part of this, Greater Shepparton exports $2 .995B of goods

and imports $2.154B of goods, Moira Shire exports $1.177B of goods and imports $906.879M of goods, the Strathbogie Shire exports $402.995M of goods and imports $295.939M of goods and the Shire of Campaspe exports $1.760B of goods and imports $1.403B of goods.

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A PORTION OF THE SHEPPARTON HARTWIGS TEAM… From left, the team at Hartwigs, Lachlan Bogdan, Russell Eden, Meesha Iakovenko, Mike Barrow, Ian Gow, Matt Edmunds, Aaron Peters, Simon Calogero, Greg Gallus, Kevin Mutton, Abdul Faizi, Gab Bathman, Nick Mancini, Garry Koglin, Martin Bull, Bel Sheldon, Steven Johnson, Karen Bollard, Stephen Keep, Josh Grieve, Zachary Clark-Lines and Vaughan Whatley. Photo: David Lee.

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Total economic export impact – $6.335B Greater Shepparton – $2.995B Shire of Campaspe – $1.760B Moira Shire – $1.177B Strathbogie Shire – $402.995M

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Shepparton. Massive focus on employing additional front-end sales professionals and support staff has seen front-end sales increase and therefore parts and service growth.

Hartwigs managing director, Daniel Paton said, “Employing good local people is key to our success and the best way of helping shape the communities in which we live and work.”

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and 95 years on, Hartwigs continues to be a family owned and operated business still associated with Chrysler through the Daimler Trucks Group – selling Fuso, Mercedes Benz, and Freightliner Trucks.

Through the Penske Commercial Vehicle global operation, Hartwigs also sell Western Star, MAN, and Dennis Eagle Trucks via its On-Highway Division.

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HARTWIGS was established in 1923 as BG Hartwig & Co Pty Ltd in the main street of Wagga Wagga to service the new and evolving motor industry.

Berthold George Hartwig soon grew his business from a garage servicing motor vehicles and was awarded a 5-year distributorship from York Motors.

During that period Hartwigs was responsible for Chrysler, Plymouth, Fargo, Morris Cars, Morris Commercials and Morris Utilities. Five generations

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On the road to success THE local transport industry is by far the leading industry when it comes to output, and without this it would mean that many local businesses could not operate at the level of success they have and continue to do.

B ick n e ll ’s Fre ight is o n e su ch business that employs 15 people who are based in Shepparton with depots in Albury, Benalla and Bendigo.

But the business’ reach goes far and wide, and they utilise a contract company in Melbourne that helps them to provide overnight services across all Melbourne suburbs.

Owner, Ros Bicknell said, “On the eve of this publication going to print last year my husband, Lyndon passed away suddenly. It was an enormous s h o c k to u s a ll . Fo ll owi n g th is horrible news, I received hundreds of condolences via email from businesses across the G oulburn Valley and beyond.

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their support and random acts of kindness during the last 12 months. “ This has come f rom business associates, family, friends and my amazing staff. “ The response I have received is testament to how well respected Lyndon was in business and by many in the community.

MOVING FORWARD... Over the past 12 months, Bicknell’s Freight owner, Ros Bicknell has been continuing the work of her late husband, Lyndon in helping move the company forward. Photo: Sharelle Jarvis

“Needless to say, the last 12 months have been tough. Although I have always been heavily involved with the business, this is completely different.

But with the help of my amazing staff, I am determined to continue to provide the highest level of service.

“I believe small business is key to

quality services and products. Small businesses are communities working as a team. Multi-nationals may be able to do it cheaper but when something goes wrong, will you be able to find someone in the organisation who will take it personally and who will strive to fix the problem immediately?”

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One-stop-semi-trailer shop expands THE transpor t industr y is one of the largest industries across the Goulburn Valley region. There needs to be an efficient and well-stocked business to help service the industry and keep the wheels turning.

Operating for over 30 years, Inter Continental Spares (ICS) has evolved to become a ‘one-stopsemi-trailer-shop.’ They offer a range of products and services for semi trailers including spare parts, Thermo King Refrigeration service and parts, trailer manufacturing and refurbishments. They also sell and modify shipping containers and import pontoon boats.

They started as a boat building business in Lake Boga importing parts from the USA. A customer’s request to import a Thermo King Refrigeration unit led ICS into trailer manufacturing and to where they are today.

Refrigeration units, service and parts are a big part of the business. They have built up a great relationship with Thermo King. Roger Partington the CEO and dealer principal of Queensland Thermo King and Southern States Thermo King, has provided great assistance and support along the way.

As the business is growing, so is the number of staff and they now welcome Cameron Crouch to the team.

At the age of 15, Cameron took up a diesel m e ch a nic a p p re ntice ship at S a a b S c a nia in Melbourne, he worked in Melbourne for a few years before coming to Shepparton to work as a diesel mechanic at Graham Thompson Motors for 10 years.

He then moved on to become an assistant manager at Alan Roe Automotive for three years and then

STAFF NUMBERS ARE GROWING… From left, Inter Continental Spares spare parts co-owner, Jack Nind and Queensland Thermo King CEO and dealer principal and Southern States Thermo King director, Roger Partington. Photo: Supplied.

back to Graham Thompson Motors for a further 12 years as service adviser and service manager.

Manager, Scott Nind said, “Cameron is very well respected and a genuine guy. He knows his stuff

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50 years and still going strong

FORTY EIGHT STRONG FLEET AT HICKS TRANSPORT GROUP… From left, Hicks Transport Group office manager/human resources, Naomi Beasley, managing director, Brian Hicks, business development manager, Warren Hicks. Photo: Sharelle Jarvis.

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JUST on 50 years ago, in an industry that ‘caters for all types’, Lorna and Brian Hicks began their family business. Brian is now flanked by daughter, Naomi, and son, Warren who have injected new energy into this mature and thriving trucking company.

Hicks Transport Group, with depots in Cobram, Shepparton, Yarrawonga, Laverton North and Sydney, is a privately-owned family business which includes a 48 strong fleet of vehicles including prime movers, refrigerated transport, drop deck and various other trailer types. Hicks Transport Group provide daily services between Melbourne, Shepparton and Cobram and surrounding regions, interstate services between all major eastern seaboard cities and South Australia, and cool-room and dry storage services.

Brian said, “We have around 60 staff and operate out of three main depots. Previously we grew by a combination of acquisition and organic growth, but recently we have grown by organic growth, I believe that’s simply because we’ve made it our business to provide a consistently reliable service which is thanks to the large number of professional and loyal staff we have. This is an industry that caters for all types, from white to blue collar and I’m thrilled to be sharing this journey with Warren and Naomi, now and into the future.”

Warren said, “Our business has grown based on our customer’s needs. In recent years we have tailored our service – Our aim is to do what we do really well, and the results speak for themselves!”

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Local firm goes national with innovative 4x4 product INNOVATION PROVING TO BE SUCCESSFUL… From left, the team at PJs 4x4, Kevin Gribble and Keelan Don at their Shepparton premises. Photo: Sharelle Jarvis.

O F T E N t h ro u g h f r u s t r a t i o n o f either not being able to find a desired product, or finding one that just doesn’t quite fit the bill is how new and innovative products and businesses are born.

Starting from humble beginnings in 2013, PJ’s 4x4 was one such company that came about through the need to address something missing in the market.

After purchasing a new vehicle, business owner, Peter Don discovered that Australia was lacking in a quality, premium canopy. After many months of research, month-by-month over the past five years the company has continued to steadily grow.

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available to order with an Australian first vehicle integrated door alarm system. The company also offers a one of a kind product in its unique ute lids, which not only lift up to be level with the vehicle, but also enable you to drive with them in the up position.

Manager, Kevin Gribble said, “When starting a new business from the ground up the challenge is to create awareness of our premium product.

We overcame this by getting our name out there and ensuring best practice is implemented in every aspect of our business from product development and the critic al first contact through to product installation.

“We employ eight people, and now have an ever expanding network of accredited installers in all mainland states. “ We have now also progressed from a national company to an international company following successful negotiations to supply our ELITE Canopy to a distributor in Sweden.”

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Smash repair business goes from strength to strength with latest technology FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS… Heywood’s business owner, Martin Riseley. Photo: Sharelle Jarvis.

WITH 54 percent of households in the cit y of G reater Sheppar ton having access to two or more motor vehicles, ensuring that there are local businesses that are capable of helping when the vehicle is involved in an accident is an essential part of a developing community.

H aving comme nce d his p a n e l b e ating appre ntice ship in 1 9 9 0 under his father, Kevin, Heywood’s Sheppar ton Motor Panel owner, Martin Riseley worked in Melbourne for 10 years before moving back to Shepparton to run Heywood’s, which his dad had bought in 1996 after a long association with the company.

Mar tin ran the business for the following six years in Shepparton before returning to Melbourne to run the business’ base. In 2016, an opportunity arose for Martin to sell out of that business while retaining Heywood’s in Shepparton and he moved his family back to the region.

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The business also made the decision quite early on to diversify and offer a towing service, which operates right across the state and beyond.

In the last 12 months, Heywood’s has employed both painting and panel beating apprentices and has also implemented, in conjunction with Suncorp, technology that enables customers to track the progress of their vehicle repairs online.

Mar tin said, “ I ’m proud of the q ualit y tra d e s p e o pl e we h ave produced throughout the years and continue to develop trades people through actively seeking and giving opportunities to good young people that are looking to join our trade.

We are also active in supporting numerous local sporting clubs. “ We are selected repairers for RACV, AAMI, Allianz, QBE and GIO amongst others and have been selected as north regional Victoria’s accredited BMW repairer.

“We have always strived to produce quality workmanship, this means investing in the latest equipment and technology and training to deliver the best results. “ I a m e nth u sia s ti c a b o ut th e o p p o r t u n iti e s th at o p e r ati n g a regional business can offer.”

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Education & the Arts Education and the arts lead to a thriving local community WHAT makes the local community cultured is said to be its educational offerings and the arts. Having a well educated community helps to lead a community into the future and brings about success and growth.

According to the latest statistics, 38,117 of people over the age of 15 have completed year 12 schooling across the Goulburn Valley, which is about a third of the total population.

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Up-skilling the region PROVIDING education to help a community advance is one of the most important factors in the future success of any region, and with a range of quality educational services available across the Goulburn Valley, it’s no surprise that in Greater Shepparton alone, 20,356 people aged 15 and above have a qualification above year 12.

Shepparton ACE College started life as a provider of adult education before being registered as a senior secondary college nine years ago. In 2019 the college will offer places to a small number of years 7, 8 and 9 students.

The college offers Years 10, 11 and 12, a university entrance course, some vocational courses such as Certificate II in Kitchen Operations and Certificate II in Community Services as well as the Diploma in Community Services and today, the college employs 17 staff and has 110 students.

Student, Sohnsarae Johnson said, “I am wanting to go into aged and disability care, which the school offers on campus and next year will be looking forward to completing a Diploma of Community Services, that will help lead into employment opportunities.”

Student, Timothy Lee said, “ACE provides a sense of security in furthering your education and helps you to gain the qualifications you need to pursue your career path.

“Next year I will be studying Liberal Arts, which is a course that the school offers which leads to university, where I will be looking at studying graphic design.

Without the support from ACE, this wouldn’t be possible.”

SUPPORTING YOUTH OF THE GOULBURN VALLEY… Shepparton Ace College students experience learning in a new light. Photo: David Lee.

Principal, Bronwyn Rose, said, “To ensure future success of the Goulburn Valley we need to make every effort to provide opportunities for all young people to complete their education regardless of their personal circumstances. Ensuring that all young people have access to a sense of belonging is essential for thriving communities.”

To ensure future success of the Goulburn Valley we need to make every effort to provide opportunities for all young people to complete their education regardless of their personal circumstances.

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New programme for disengaged

FOSTERING THE FUTURE OF OUR YOUTH… From left, GOTAFE Community Services student on placement, Michelle Rhodes and students, Byron Macumber, Janelle Graham, David Waara, Victoria Hourigan and Kyle Gibson. Photo: David Lee.

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YOUTH aged 16–24 years who are unable to live at home are at risk of missing out on opportunities for education and training to take them into the future. For young people who are keen to get into education and training and who are willing to make a commitment to stay in education and/or training, there is a wonderful new program available funded by the Department of Health and Human Services.

Berry Street and Beyond Housing, working in partnership with GOTAFE, have been appointed as the service providers to deliver an Education First Youth Foyer in Shepparton for 40 young people, aged 16-24.

The Foyer has a core focus on education and provides secure housing as a means of enabling young people to focus on their studies. It also p rovid e s o p p o r tunitie s to d eve lo p c a re e r aspirations, gain work experience, and build a pathway to sustainable employment.

C o m mit te e fo r G re at S h e p p a r to n , C EO, Sam Birrell said, “The Committee for Greater Shepparton was formed to unite the business and community leadership of the region. Two of our key strategic pillars are productivity and inclusivity.

We want our young people to be well educated and engaged in the economy of the region. We support the development of the Youth Foyer, and look forward to engaging with the students to help them in their career journeys.”

The Foyer makes an ongoing investment in the future of Greater Shepparton by providing young people with the support, skills and tools necessary to become independent adults.

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New solution to rural doctor shortage EDUCATIONAL institutions play a very important role in advancing the knowledge of people. These institutions help the region, businesses and the community to continue to develop, grow and prosper by offering what the community needs to move forward.

La Trobe University and the University of Melbourne have welcomed the Federal Government’s creation of a new, end-toend rural medical program in Bendigo, Albur y-Wodonga and Sheppar ton designed to solve Victoria’s rural doctor shortage.

The initiative was announced in the 2018-19 Budget and is being delivered through a unique collaboration between two of Victoria’s oldest universities, which have a long and respected track record in medical, health and rural education.

H e a d o f S h e p p a r to n C a m p u s , Sue Nalder said the announcement realises the University’s longstanding commitment to deliver more locallytrained doctors for rural, regional and remote communities.

EDUCATING OUR FUTURE CARERS… La Trobe University have a respected track record in medical, health and rural education. Photo: Supplied.

“This is welcome news for people living in regional Victoria who finally have a solution to this decades-old challenge.

I am confident that this approach – combined with our own extensive experience in allied health and regional education – will train more doctors for the region,” Ms Nalder said.

“It’s also a tribute to the commitment and vision of our industry partners and community who have consistently championed the need for a new approach to tertiary education locally.

Continued growth in student recruitment, particularly in health, has resulted in the Shepparton campus exceeding its projected growth targets by 10 years,” Ms Nalder said.

La Trobe University will also become a University Department of Rural Health, which will enable the La Trobe School of Rural Health to strengthen educational and experiential oppor tunities in allied health and nursing, and further encourage recruitment and retention of rural and remote health professionals.

Exciting $9.3M trade skills centre set to open

A PERFECT LEARNING ENVIRONMENT… GOTAFE building and construction team leader, Jeff Gleeson and facilities manager, Neil Conrick at the new Goulburn Murray Trades Skills Centre, Archer Street Shepparton. Photo: Sharelle Jarvis.

U P S K I LLI N G pe ople across the community helps to provide trained individuals that local businesses can snap up to help the business move forward with the times, knowing that they will bring with them the most modern and up-to-date in educational offerings.

The new Goulburn Murray Trade Skills Centre in Archer Street, Shepparton will be home to GOTAFE trainers and students from the building, construction and cabinet making departments.

The new centre comprises of classrooms, computer labs, workshop, tool bays and office accommodation.

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wired in and commissioned now.

“Working in a modern facility will be a great experience for our students,” said Mr Gleeson.

“We will be able to work a lot smarter, and are looking forward to using the facility and working together.”

The Goulburn Murray Trade Skills Centre is an initiative of the Better Together Alliance comprising of GOTAFE and the region’s four public secondary schools, McGuire College, Shepparton High School, Wanganui Park and Mooroopna Secondar y Colleges.

The purpose -built facility was co-funded by the Federal Government and will provide the perfect learning environment for building, construction and cabinet making students initially with scope to expand delivery in the future.

Services Services boom in the Goulburn Valley ALL industries need a helping hand to ensure that they ensure the future development of the region and the continued success of the Goulburn Valley.

There are many innovative and resourceful businesses including in the automotive, waste, work wear, landscape and gardening,

recycling, aged care, garment cleaning, security and freight and transportation industries, that assist the many other businesses across the region. Many service businesses have opened in the Goulburn Valley in recent years.

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Providing trusted solutions for 26 years LOCALS COMPETING WITH THE MULTI-NATIONALS… From left, Foott Waste Solutions operations manager, Zane Foott and business owner, Peter Foott are placing their “FOOTTprint’ on the Goulburn Valley and beyond. Photo: David Lee.

THE Foott family has a long affinity with the Goulburn Murray region having commenced their business in 1992 with one truck and a dream.

Continually driven to offer the best service, they founded Bloo Loo’s Toilet Hire in 2001 and now own over 300 portable toilets and all-abilities toilets.

They built a depot in Shepparton and in 2016 the purchase of Benalla Waste & Recycling extended their ‘FOOTTprint’ to include a large area of north east Victoria encompassing Wangaratta through to Mansfield and Yea. Consolidating the three businesses has resulted in a rebrand to Foott Waste Solutions.

Zane Foott joined the family business as operations manager two years ago in what is now the largest family owned waste and recycling business in northern Victoria.

Both owner, Peter Foott and son, Zane agree this part of Victoria is a great place to grow the business and strong relationships have been built with local businesses over the years.

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Waste solutions are provided to the commercial, building and industrial sectors as well as events and casual household bin hire. Services include hooklift/bulk bins for all types of waste and recyclable materials along with product destruction. Builders waste, plaster, cardboard, plastics and organic waste is processed and recycled where possible at their Shepparton depot.

Major contracts include SPC and construction service plans implemented recently for large scale companies including ADCO Constructions and Lendlease has proven that Foott Waste Solutions can compete with multinational competitors.

This year the Foott family purchased a 12 acre greenfield site in Carroll Road, Shepparton with visions of building a modern depot for their expanding business which has a staff of 30 and a fleet of 15 trucks.

Peter said, “It is only possible to succeed in business when you have a dedicated and experienced team.

We have achieved that by employing fantastic local people who share our principles of honesty and integrity.

“To build a successful business in the Goulburn Murray region you need to continually evolve, invest and offer services that are different to, or better than your competitors – or you will get left behind.”

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Massive development for Mooroopna firm IT HAS been a big year for Gouge Linen and Garment Services with growth in volume of 25 percent in the last 12 months. Gouge’s staff levels have now grown to over 250 people across eight sites throughout Victoria.

To enable this growth Gouge invested $3.5M in a plant upgrade at the Mooroopna laundry which now processes 300 tonnes of linen every week.

Gouge have continued to expand across Melbourne and Victoria with the addition of distribution centres in Bayswater and Rosebud.

These centres together with their Geelong, Ballarat and Bendigo sites are supported by a fleet of 35 delivery vehicles to ensure over 1,500 customers are supplied with clean, high quality linen.

Directors, Phil and Rob Priestly are excited about the future of the company. “We have some really exciting opportunities ahead of us. We are extremely fortunate to have such a fabulous workforce who are committed to the success of the business. Our people really take ownership of their roles and make sure that our customers are happy.

“It is through this level of commitment that we will be able to continue to grow the business and offer more employment opportunities in the region.”

EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES AHEAD… From left, Gouge Linen and Garment Services directors, Rob and Phil Priestly. Photo Melanie Spencer.

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Local finance broker expands Australia wide ONE of the largest rural-based finance brokerages in Australia with six offices and affiliated offices around Victoria and southern New South Wales, Vehicle & Equipment Finance began in Shepparton in 2002.

With the same five partners, its success has been a matter of hard work and dedication.

Business partner Greg Moylan said, “A part of our success has come from establishing enduring relationships with our clients that take us well past the first transaction through to the tenth.”

All Shepparton locals, this business has quickly expanded and Greg puts that success down to holding good relationships with clients and having an excellent knowledge and understanding of lenders.

Greg said, “We have all had many years of experience and have an excellent understanding of how we can meet our client’s needs and which lender is best suited to the job.”

Each of the partners has an extensive background in the field of finance broking, and it is this deep well of experience and knowledge that has contributed to both the company’s impressive growth and its current strength.

THE TEAM AT VEHICLE & EQUIPMENT FINANCE… From left, finance consultant, Jeff Weston-Arnold, finance consultant/director, Philip Jones, managing director, Greg Moylan, finance consultant, Paul Ledger, settlements manager, Julie Stephens, applications manager, Mary-Ann Barton, finance consultant/ director, Steven Tricarico, finance consultant/director, David Edwards (back) and finance consultant/ director, Warren Helman. Photo: Nicholise Garner.

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Changing of the guard at infrastructure firm

THE SUCCESSION PLAN… From left (front) Chris Smith & Associates current director/manager survey/ licensed surveyor, Graeme Follett, manager survey operations, David O’Halloran, manager Kilmore office/ senior engineer, Scott Golightly. From left, (back) manager survey projects, Brad Sanders, current managing director/senior engineer, Chris Smith and director/manager engineering/senior engineer, Chris Mepham. (Absent), director/manager planning, Gary Steigenberger. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

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THE Goulburn Valley has seen massive growth in land development, especially in relation to the building industry with a huge focus being on urban planning, land surveying, civil infrastructure design and project management.

After many years of involvement in the delivery of new infrastructure throughout the Goulburn Valley, two inaugural directors of Chris Smith & Associates Pty Ltd are retiring.

Managing director/senior engineer, Chris Smith and director/manager survey/licensed surveyor Graeme Follett have decided it’s time to ‘hand over the reigns’ to their chosen successors.

In keeping with the company’s succession plan, existing senior staff have been groomed to step up into the soon to be vacated roles. Later this year, the new management team will formally be put in place.

Chris Mepham will succeed Chris Smith as managing director/senior engineer, Brad Sanders will succeed Graeme Follett as director/manager survey/licensed surveyor and Scott Golightly will succeed Chris Mepham as director/manager engineering/senior engineer.

With the succession plan in place, the business, which was established in 2006, is sure to move forward in good hands and continue to provide their clients with professional services on the many projects that are helping to shape the future of our Goulburn Valley.

‘Smithy’ and Graeme will continue to stay involved for as long as the new management team needs them. They said, “We want to wish the new management team every success and send out a big thank you to all our clients, suppliers and business colleagues for the wonderful support that they have provided over the journey.”

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AS last year’s local Professional Service of the Year winner, Recruitment Select are proud to be providing important labour hire and recruitment support services to the Goulburn Valley’s thriving manufacturing, logistics and construction industries, as well as many other businesses.

Recruitment Select’s general manager, Max Allen, leads a dynamic team who understand the local labour market. Originating right here in the Goulburn Valley, 13 years ago, Recruitment Select offers a truly local service unlike any other. When engaging the services of Recruitment Select you are not only assured a professional and commercially competitive solution but an opportunity to be part of something much bigger.

Under the Workgroup banner, along with Worktrainers and GAME Traffic & Contracting, Recruitment Select operates as a Social Enterprise, distributing operating surplus into specialised employment programs designed to assist local youth and jobseekers find meaningful work and long term careers.

THIRTEEN YEARS OF SUCCESS… Recruitment Select business development manager, Adele Baensch, general manager, Max Allen and administration assistant, Hope Irvine. Photo: Nicholise Garner.

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Health business reaches 120 staff

PROVIDING SPECIALIST HEALTH SERVICES… From left, Goulburn Valley Imaging administrative staff, Paige Warren, Kerrie Lesire, Denise Frans, Raffaella Michalaidis, Sarah Mantovani, Rebecca O’Toole, Sarah Simpson, Kelsey Bate and Connie Zito. Photo: Sharelle Jarvis.

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MOST of the time when somebody requires specialised health services they have to travel outside the region, but with specialist medical imaging services available right here in the Goulburn Valley, people are travelling from as far as southern NSW to utilise these services.

Having been par t of the Goulburn Valley community for nearly 40 years, Goulburn Valley Imaging Group has a strong connection to the local communities in which they work, and have recently merged with Focus Radiology to extend availability and reduce wait times for patients.

The business is also a significant employer for the region with 120 staff on the books including full time, part time and casual staff who have a diverse offering.

CEO, Stavros Dodos said, “Maintaining our focus on being a leading medical imaging provider for people in and around the Goulburn and Murray Valleys is important to us. So too is the level of trust that we have developed over four decades in the community.

“We have facilities in Echuca, Shepparton, Seymour, Benalla, Rochester and Kyabram, which means that most people don’t have to travel too far to see us.

As a provider of specialist medical imaging services, we do see people who travel for over one hour to different sites.”

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Miller appointed to selection board ONE of only a few in Australia, Shepparton local business person, Sandy Miller was recently placed on the selection board for BUPA as an aged care adviser.

RI Advice business owner, Sandy said, “I am really proud to have been selected as a BUPA aged care adviser, I’m also very passionate about my work through the Cancer Council. We provide care management on a pro-bono basis through the Cancer Council, enabling cancer patients to get access to funds.

“After 23 years in Shepparton, we are lucky to have so many loyal clients. Business has doubled in size in the last five years and with our recent move to Maude Street, we’re now able to serve more people.

“Our main philosophy at RI Advice is around educating people to make better choices, which empower them to control their own financial future.”

EMPOWERING FINANCIAL SECURITY…. From left, RI Advice strategic paraplanner, Nick Barzen, business owner, Sandy Miller, adviser, Chenara Newbegin. administration officer, Joe Bourke and receptionist, Linda Bourke. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

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Third generational business continues to offer old time service OLD fashioned customer service is something that is hard to come by in business today, but for those who still offer the service that is synonymous with what was offered in the past will continue to see customers returning again and again.

Having been in operation since 1973, Pat & Tina’s BP Service Station has held on to the old time driveway service that was prevalent in the 1970s and the family run business doesn’t have any plans in stopping what they do. Offering this top level of service is their main point of difference, with their competitors opting for the ‘self service’ option only.

Owner, Joe Di Conza said, “While we have stiff competition with the supermarket chains entering the fuel market, and saw a drop off of customers by 50 percent when a recent major competitor opened up shop in Shepparton, we have overcome it through our continued quality of service, which has helped us regain 25 percent of the client base that we lost.

“The Goulburn Valley is a great area. It’s central and the region has been good to us. It’s home and is called the heart of Victoria for a reason.

“We will always keep doing what we do, as that’s our point of difference.

“As well as the service we offer we are a strong believer in giving back to the community and support the work of Goulburn Valley Hospice Care Services, sporting facilities and make donations to the Shepparton Motor Museum.

“We are a third generational business, and when people step on our site, they are almost taken back in time and we want to continue that feeling.”

SERVICING SHEPPARTON SINCE 1973… From left, Pat & Tina’s BP Service Station owners, Joe Di Conza, Angela Di Conza and Tina Di Conza. Photo: Alicia Niglia

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Nut and bolt business broadens horizons

EXCELLING LOCALLY AND EXPANDING FURTHER AFIELD… From left, Ultimate Fasteners team member, Grant Casey and front end manager, Tate Collins serving customers. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

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MANUFACTURING and engineering businesses, automotive and many other industries across the region rely on the expertise and product range of other local businesses to ensure they can continue to develop and grow, so it is no surprise that these supplier businesses are growing along side-by-side with them.

Having just celebrated 10 years in business, Ultimate Fasteners expanded into Wodonga four years ago and recently opened Impact A Fasteners and Construction Supplies in Bendigo, a joint venture with Kencor Sales.

Over the past 12 months, through product range and offering and being part of the CSS Buying Group, Ultimate Fasteners is fast becoming a one-stop-shop for customers all over the Goulburn Valley and further afield.

Directors, Mark Shanahan and Dean Jones decided to set the business up in the region having worked in the Goulburn Valley area for their entire working lives.

Dean said, “Starting any business from the ground up is a challenge in itself but through sacrifice, commitment and hard work the challenges may not go away, but they become easier to manage as you grow personally into your role.

“We are local owners employing local people, with 12 currently on our staff list. We are involved in sporting clubs as sponsors and members, which is something we pride ourselves on.

“Mark and I are nut and bolt blokes who still enjoy what we do today. We face different challenges daily but this is part of being in business and something that helps you grow and become stronger both as a business and personally.”

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Keeping visitors and locals safe has helped our multi-million dollar tourism sector IN 2017, more than one million people flocked to the region and injected $50.3M into the local economy while attending a range of events. Ensuring they feel safe when enjoying the atmosphere of local events helps to ensure they continue coming back.

Established in August 2008, Takeova Security got their first opportunity working with the GV Hotel, where they were ensuring the safety of 1,000 to 1,400 patrons over one weekend.

Over the years, the business has experienced steady growth, which has taken them not only to various events and businesses across Victoria but also into NSW. The 15 staff members, and additional contractors hired for larger events, have provided services to businesses and for events including Benalla, Moira and Shepparton councils, Word and Mouth, GV Health, The American Hotel in Echuca, The Aussie Hotel, Shepparton Marketplace, Relay for Life, Euroa and Finley Rodeos, Spinout movie, Farmer Wants a Wife film sites in Cobram and Tocumwal, GV Suns, Murray Football League, Goulburn Valley Football League, the True History of the Kelly Gang movie, Shepparton City Central, JL Productions’ events, the Numurkah Foodbowl Festival, Perricoota Station Festival and the GV Hotel to name a few.

Owners, Renee and Peter Carpinelli said, “Trading for 10 years we have met and got to work alongside some amazing people of our community and made many friends along the way. But the most important part of our business is our team.

“I would like to think we have made our local businesses and festival/events a friendlier place over the past 10 years.

“Staying loyal to our town and letting your business grow and change as our town itself grows will help to see the Goulburn Valley continue to develop.”

BUSINESS HAS EXPERIENCED STEADY GROWTH… From left, Takeova Security supervisor, Halani Uluakiahoia, and business owners Renee and Peter Carpinelli. Photo: Nicholise Garner.

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MOVING THE REGION FORWARD… From left, Central Tyre Service co-directors, Rod Poliness and Geoff Wright. Photo Alicia Niglia.

Keeping the wheels of industry turning FOR a community to continue to thrive you need to ensure the wheels keep turning.

For over 60 years, Central Tyre Service has been servicing many of the local industries which has, in turn, helped them to continue their successful operation and build the Goulburn Valley into the region it is today.

Originally operated from a tin shed in Fryers Street, within just six years, the business had outgrown these premises and moved to a larger site in Welsford Street, where it remains today.

In 1 9 6 4 , C e ntral Tyre S e r vice expanded to Echuca with a new branch on a property owned by Ian Crosby. Four short years later, Stan Dondel was tragically killed in a car accident in 1968 and shortly after, team member, Brian Poliness made the decision to buy Stan Dondels share in the company.

In 1994, Brian’s son, Rod took over as managing director joining Ian’s son, Kent as a co-owner and in 1996, the Echuca branch of Central Tyre Service was purchased by Goodyear paving the way for further growth in Shepparton. In 2002, Geoff Wright purchased an equal share of the business and with Rod having bought out Goodyear’s share, Central Tyre

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Service was owned and managed by locals with a shared interest for the future growth of this longterm family business. Kent passed away in 2011, leaving Rod and Geoff as co-directors.

T h e b u s i n e s s h a s h a d m a ny long term, and third generational, businesses that have utilised their services including Geof frey T h o m p s o n Fr u i t P a c k i n g , S a l i Transport, Gooikers Transport and Mawsons Constructions to name a few.

Ro d Po li n e s s s a i d , “ T h e t y re i n d u s tr y is a ve r y co m p etitive industr y, but being aligned with a major supplier such as Goodyear has allowed us to be more than competitive.

“The agriculture and transport industries in the Goulburn Valley are such important industries to the region, so we are proud to be able to provide them with the service they need to continue helping our region to be so successful.

“We are a big supporter of local service and sporting clubs and have provided support and sponsorship to many of them over the years.

“We believe in the Goulburn Valley.

It’s a great place to run a business, to live in and to help develop.”

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Growing our local industries

35 YEARS IN BUSINESS… From left, Shepp City Bearings owner manager, Troy Lloyd, warehouse manager, Damien Edgar, sales assistants, Dale Clarke, Jack McCarten, Steve Sanderson and Jake French. Photo: David Lee.

FOR the agriculture and product manufacturing industries, parts to ensure their machinery is in tip-top shape helps to allow them to grow their businesses, and with such strong manufacturing and farming sectors throughout the Goulburn Valley, parts and services businesses help to ensure growth and development.

Having been around for over 35 years, Shepp City Bearings supplies bearings and industrial parts, farming machiner y, factor y settings and automotive products to local farmers, mechanics, engineers, and factories across the region including Geoffrey Thompson Fruit Packing and Freedom Foods, the company’s reach goes beyond the Goulburn Valley and into Echuca, Deniliquin, Jerilderie, Euroa, Seymour and Nagambie meaning they rely on the support of the local transport industry to get their products to where they are needed.

Over the past 12 months, Shepp City Bearings has expanded the business and extended their shed by

approximately 900m2, allowing them to diversify their range and offerings to their customers.

Co-owner, Megan Lloyd said, “My dad had been working in the industry with other bearing companies and decided to branch out on his own as there was limited competition in the area and he was looking to provide an all-round business for farmers and factories in Shepparton. We are family oriented and we have strong relationships with our customers, so we will continue to operate from the Goulburn Valley to support the local community and help it grow.

“We offer employment to eight local people, who all have families here and we support local charities when the opportunity arises, as well as sporting clubs and health services.

“The community needs to remain mindful of supporting each other and ensure they are buying from local companies which will in-turn help to see businesses grow and the region continue to develop into the future.”

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Our career oriented community A GREAT START FOR THE FUTURE… From left, The Apprenticeship Factory field officer, Nat Simpson, apprentice electrician, Daniel Tolliday and GOTAFE teamleader electrotechnology Allan McLean.

Photo: Nicholise Garner.

FOR over 30 years The Apprenticeship Factory and Monarch Personnel have been providing a quality recruitment service for many small, medium and large businesses in the Goulburn Valley in a bid to help make a difference.

The Apprenticeship Factory employs Apprentices and Trainees under a Training Contract and places them with host employers whilst Monarch Personnel provides workforce solutions through temporary and permanent recruitment.

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the last 12 months our committed and experienced staff have helped over 400 job seekers find work and assisted over 160 businesses. We employ up to 250 people on a weekly basis including apprentices, trainees and temporary staff.

“As a not-for-profit community organisation, we are supported by a board of directors who have a genuine interest in skill development and career advancement. It is important to continue to create career opportunities for our school leavers and the broader community to ensure we up-skill and train our future workforce.”

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SHOWCASING A HUGE RANGE IN STORE… From left, Hot and Cold Shop directors, Phill Lahm and Paul Marshall. Photo: David Lee.

Rapid growth, doubling local footprint Creating three outlets in rapid succession has proved a real winner for the Hot and Cold Shop.

This locally owned business has been providing the Goulburn Valley and surrounding areas with heating and cooling for over 30 years. Beginning as a small family business in the early 1980s, current directors Phill Lahm and Paul Marshall took over in 2012 and the business has since quadrupled in size. The business now also specialises in solar power, hot water and outdoor barbeque and heating. Phill said, “Relocation to our new premises has seen a massive

expansion to our showroom, warehouse and office space effectively doubling our footprint in the region over the last year. The expanded showroom is designed to help people experience what they want prior to purchase rather than clients purchasing out of a brochure. Instead of people travelling to Melbourne to see the products, we display them all here to give them a local choice.

“We’re thrilled to have also opened two new branches in Cobram and Benalla and we are very proud that we now employ 20 plus people across the region.”

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SUPPORTING A GROWING REGION… From left, Elders managing director, Will Phillips, Shepparton Football Netball Club facilities manager, Chris Farrell, Elders sales support officer, Zoe Heyward, Elders business development manager, Richard Barry. Photo: Sharelle Jarvis.

Big support for sporting clubs from insurer ENSURING the security and future of our businesses and agriculture industries across the Goulburn Valley is just as important as what those industries bring to the region, and giving back to the local community also shows the strength and belief a business has in a continued success.

Whilst Elders provides security as an insurer to many local businesses, they also have roles to play within sporting clubs, community associations and schools by providing sponsorships and donations and also rolling up their sleeves and getting their hands dirty through volunteer work.

G rowing th e busin e ss f rom a predominantly farm insurer to a diverse insurer of farms, businesses and homes, Elders Insurance has seen steady growth over recent years through the support of their clients

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and friends in the Goulburn Valley.

E l d e r s I n s u r a n c e S h e p p a r to n managing director, William Phillips s a i d , “ We p rov i d e s u p p o r t to S h e p p a r to n L awn Te n n is C l u b , Shepparton Football Netball Club, Shepparton Golf Club, Tatura Football Netball Club, Northerners Cricket Club, Undera Football Netball Club, Congupna Football Netball Club, Hilltop Bowls Club – Richie Trevaskis Memorial Bowls Tournament, Dookie Ag Society Show, PMDMGF Men’s H e alth G ro up, G re e k O r th o d ox Community St George’s Day Festival and Community Fund Goulburn Valley, which we are particularly proud to do.

“I encourage the community to be involved, get to know the people that make the place tick and enjoy all the ‘community’ of the region.”

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GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY… From left, Fairleys SUPA IGA front-end assistant 2IC, Deborah Gooch, assistant store manager, Steven Breen, front-end manager, Leanne Florence and general merchandise supervisor, Lisa Hooker. Photo: Supplied.

Local firm hits $300,000 mark in donations to community COMMUNITY is all about working together for the greater good. We constantly see community support through our social services but it also comes from local business.

Since 2012, local independent supermarket, Fairleys SUPA IGA in Shepparton has set about supporting the region through their Community Grants program, and further, providing an avenue for locals to help raise funds for services within the community through the Community Rewards Program.

Fairleys SUPA IGA owner, Michael Lorenz said, “Fairleys SUPA IGA prides itself as Shepparton’s only independent supermarket. It has been an integral part of the community for many decades. Our mission is to deliver the best shopping experience for our customers through great service, the best fresh foods, the

largest range and super competitive prices.

“Our one of a kind rewards program is our way of supporting the local community that supports us. Since 2012, we have given back more than $300,000 to various groups including schools, sporting clubs, local health services and many more. This program is a core part of our business ethos. It is an ongoing testament to our customers, staff and our local community.

“Our community grants program is another way in which we give back, as it provides community groups with the necessary funding to undertake and complete special projects. This year alone, we have been able to give back $73,485 to the community and hope to see this number grow over the years to come.”

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HELPING FAMILIES REACH THEIR GOALS… From left, Stockdale and Leggo senior sales executive, Darren Butler, senior property manager, Fiona Butler, managing director, Scott Butler and commercial and residential sales executive, Vince Tassoni. Photo: Sharelle Jarvis.

26,870 dwellings…

6,302 active businesses WITH a population of over 65,000 and a land area of 242,136ha that includes 26,870 private dwellings and 6, 302 businesses active and registered for GST operating out of the City of Greater Shepparton alone, it is important to have a service that can help people live where they want in the region and to set up businesses, or continue to operate here.

Stockdale and Leggo help people/ families reach their goals of owning or investing in the great Australian dream (to own their own home) and invest in their own businesses, and in the past 24 months have doubled the size of the business.

Moving to the Goulburn Valley

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for farming reasons and having had parents/grandparents heavily involved in real estate, managing director, Scott Butler said he wouldn’t dream of living or operating the business anywhere else.

Scot t said , “ We have 13 staf f and strive to continuously work on sele cting self- motivate d pe ople to help them reach their potential, creating a team culture who work toward getting the best outcomes for our clients.

“Growth in population, innovation, activities and entertainment…these are the key fundamental areas that drive any city.”

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Major Events Events Calendar Major Calendar SEP 2018

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2 Business Excellence Awards 2 Shepparton Rally Screen on the Green 1-4 Out in the Open Festival 2-8 Australian National 1-4 GV Junior Tennis 10-11 Shepparton Challenge Piano Award Championships Triathlon 9 Shepparton Swap Meet 6-18 Tennis Seniors Australia 10-12 2018 Golf Victoria Senior 16-23 Victorian Opens Bowls – Australian Championships 17 Tatura 200 Bike Ride Amateur Championships 12 Shepparton Harness 17 Fryers Street Food Festival 21-23 Southern Seven Racing Club Gold Cup 23-25 Shepparton Spring Car Cutting Horse Show 20-24 International Nationals 21-29 STAG presents Wicked Dairy Week 24-25 Masters Swimming 22-23 Mammoth 26 Australia Day Celebrations Victoria Multi Swim Event Scale Fly In Event 24-17 FEB CRAFTIVISM 22-23 Kidsfest Exhibition at SAM 22-23 Kyabram District, 24 Pacifica Festival GVFL and MFNL Grand Finals 30-2 DEC Victorian 26-30 NCHA Victorian Disclaimer: this calendar is selected major All visitation Welshevents Showsupported by or held in event venues managed Futurity Championships

by the Tourism and Events team of Greater Shepparton City Council (current June 2018). Further events are still in bid this and calendar negotiation process. major For the full listing of major events visit www.visitshepparton.com Disclaimer: is selected visitation events supported by or held in event venues managed by the Tourism and Events team of Greater Shepparton City Council (current June 2018). Further events are still in bid and negotiation process. For the full listing of major events visit www.visitshepparton.com

OCT 2018

1-6 Basketball Australia U14 Club Girls National Championships 5-7 Billabong Garden Expo 6-7 Netball Victoria State Titles 12-13 Shepparton Show 12-20 Initial Stages: The Wizard of Oz 15-16 Dookie Military Rally 16 An Evening with the MSO 20-21 GV Rail Exhibition 26-28 Australian Football Skool International Championships 28 St Georges Road Food Festival

DEC 2018

4-19 Small Town Christmas celebrations 6-7 PGA Greater Sheparton Championships 7-9 Victorian Arabian Horse Classic 8-9 Greater Shepparton Junior Basketball Annual Tournament 9 Italian Plate Day 23 Shepparton Carols

by Candlelight 31 New Years’ Eve Festival

FEB 2019

Professional Bull Riders Association 3 Tatfest 3 Zaidee’s Mad Cow Mud Run 8-10 Welsh Nationals Horse Show 9-10 Victorian Aboriginal Basketball Classic 15-31 Shepparton Festival 16 Converge on the Goulburn 24 Albanian Harvest Festival 31 Shepparton Rotary Car Show and Market Day

APR 2019

6 Shepparton Italian Festa 6-8 Basketball Under 14 Country Championships 19-22 Shepparton Lawn Tennis Easter Tournament 25 Anzac Day Celebrations

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8-10 Victorian Masters Softball Championships 8-10 Tatura Art Show 8-10 Sled Dog Dash and Championships

MAY 2019

11-12 Shepparton Bike, Car and Tattoo Show 15-19 GV Reining Buckle Up & Slide 18-19 BMX Pre nationals titles event 20-25 BMX Australia National Championships

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Live @ the Lake Baking Association Australia - Victorian Baking Show 11-15 Victorian Country Week Tennis 16 The Georgy Awards 20-24 Summer Sizzler 22-23 Summer City Market 23-24 GV Badminton Classic

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Introduction Pages Damian Drum MP 5821 5371 Darryl Twitt Motors Pty Ltd 5822 5822 Goulburn Murray Credit Union Co-Operative 5821 9033 Goulburn Valley Water 5832 4800 Hot and Cold Shop 5823 1955 La Trobe 5820 8600 Shepparton Land Rover 5822 5885 Suzanna Sheed MP 5831 6944 The Hon. Wendy Lovell MP 5821 6668

Primary Industries & Consumer Goods AAA Wool Buyers 5821 7855 All Farm Gates 5831 7889 Australian Consolidated Milk 1300 669 212 Connect GV 5822 1716 Finny’s Manchester 5831 2592 Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority 5822 7700 Graincorp 5862 1666 Ik Caldwell 5821 2477 Irwin Stockfeeds 5853 2440 K&S Pallets 1800 360 039 Landmark 5833 0221 O’Connors 5821 4555 Olea Nurseries 08 9772 1207 Pental Products 5821 4398 Phillips Cellars 5821 2051 Rex James Stockfeeds & Fertilizers 5866 2771 SPC Factory Sales 5821 7033 Tatura Milk Industries - Bega 5824 6200

Engineering & Manufacturing AA Engineering Fabrication & Hydraulics 5852 1002 Calandro Engineering 5821 4486 Drives For Industry Pty Ltd 5822 2988 Furphy’s Foundry 5831 2777 G.V. Hoists and Cranes 5821 5599 Goulburn Valley Engineering Works 5821 2266 Icon Septech 1300 557 143 J Furphy & Sons Pty Ltd 5831 1400 LDK Trailers 5831 1720 Pallet & Bin Corporation 5831 5349 Rubicon Systems Australia 5820 8800 Shepparton Stainless Steel 5821 5510 Sibio Engineering 5829 0478 Snelling Engineering 5821 0776 TMF Engineering 5831 8226 Trevaskis Engineering 5824 1466

Infrastructure, Construction & Development Admoor Plumbing 5825 1800 Adornato’s Sand & Gravel 5831 3002 Baker Renewable Energy 5864 1162 Basstone 0418 922 950 Bendigo Bank 5821 0188 Boral Concrete 5821 9285 Bowens 5822 2364 Bruce Mactier Building Designers 1800 221 522 CAF Consulting 5831 3347 Choices Flooring Shepparton 5822 2777 Chris Smith & Associates 5820 7700 CME Steel-Con Pty Ltd 5822 2999 Crow Constructions 5821 4722 Gagliardi Scott Real Estate 5831 1800

Infrastructure, Construction & Development continued Game Traffic & Contracting 1800 438 426 Hansen & Yuncken 8290 5100 Hotondo Homes Shepparton 5831 2250 Inspired Windows 5891 2316 Irwin Stockfeeds 5853 2440 Jarvis Delahey Contractors 0447 418 148 John Brain Roofing Services 5831 2721 John Holland 0438 612 831 Kevin Hicks Real Estate 5821 8388 Konigs Shepparton 5821 4411 Liberty Kitchens 5831 2620 Mawsons Concrete 5821 8826 Neatline Homes 5823 1547 Nl Drainage 0407 801 714 Onleys 5821 7171 Pj’s Concrete Pumping 5821 1267 Quicklift Crane Hire 1300 We Lift Scaffidi Contractors 5823 1404 Steeline 5831 1935 Surdex Steel 5831 2700 Telford’s Building Systems 5821 4399 Total Plaster Supplies 5820 0100 Youngs & Co Real Estate - Shepparton 5820 8777 Youngs & Co Real Estate - Mooroopna 5825 4833

Transport Bicknell’s Freight 5831 7166 Central Tyre Service Pty Ltd 5821 9555 D & S Truck Repairs 5831 2201 Full On Truck Maintenance 5821 8488 Future Metals 5821 7876 Goodfellows Car & Truck Rentals 5823 5888

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Hartwigs Trucks 5820 7800 Heywoods Shepparton Motor Panels 5821 9344 Hicks Transport Group 5821 9311 Inter Continental Spares 5831 6755 Keating Freight Lines 5829 9388 L&P Mackin Forklifts 5821 5221 Pj’s 4x4 1800 008 458 Shepparton Radiator & Windscreen 5823 5601 Taig Bros 5821 9811

Greater Shepparton City Council 5832 9700 GV Health 5832 2322 GV Hydraulink 5831 5244 Goulburn Valley Imaging Group 5821 6566 GV Vets 5878 1144 HSA Forklifts 5822 2422 Hume IFVRAG Dept Health & Human Services 5831 7227 Opteon Property Group 5821 3565 Pat and Tinas Service Station 5821 5869 Printworks, Print & Copy Solutions 5822 2925 PRL Test And Tag 0400 068 416 Recruitment Select 5822 8500 RI Advice Shepparton 5831 2833 Shepparton Laundromat 0427 314 310 Shepparton Roadworthy Centre 5821 8121 Shepp City Bearings 5822 1422 Standby Security Services 1800 809 579 Stockdale & Leggo 5831 3812 Takeova Secruity 0400 085 677 Telstra Business Centre 1300 822 747 Total Tools 5821 6400 Ultimate Fasteners 5822 4122 Vehicle & Equipment Finance 1300 786 626 Willprint Shepparton 5831 6565

Education & The Arts Berry St-Education First Youth Foyer 5822 8100 Go Tafe 1300 468 233 Goulburn Valley Libraries 1300 374 765 Munarra Centre 5822 4371 Shepparton Ace College Inc 5831 4029

Services Mewo Metal Products 5831 1888 ABS Auto Service Centres 5831 2155 Balfour’s Mooroopna & Airport Direct 5825 3861 Broker House 5831 6699 Camerons Lawyers 5832 1000 Catholic Care Sandhurst 5820 0444 Eagle Auto Panel 5821 3196 Elders Insurance Shepparton 5822 7577 Fairleys Supa IGA 5822 1555 Foott Waste Solutions 5831 3711 Gouge Linen & Garment Services 5825 1243 Griffiths Goodall Insurance Brokers 5821 7777 GV Finance Brokers 1300 881 579

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