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School’s 40 years of success to be celebrated By David Lee OVER the years, Wanganui Park Secondary College (WPSC) has made a name for itself in the arts, academia, multimedia and sporting departments and has seen many of its students go on to be named top sporting stars, local Members of Parliament, leaders in medicine, or musicians. Later this year, the school’s successful past is set to be honoured during its 40th Anniversary celebrations. The emergence of Wanganui Park High School came about due to a change in both the growth of Shepparton and the development of education through the 1960s. In 1975, the $2.8M school was completed and in term 3 of that year, on Monday, September 8, students began filling the Continued on page 31 grounds.
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WALKING IN A DIGGER’S SHOES… Local resident, Chris Clark is looking forward to commemorating his Uncle Frank this ANZAC Day, and to honour Frank’s time in WWI, Chris’s daughter, Megan Wright and her nephew, 15 year old Jono Clark are on their way to Belgium to walk in Frank’s footsteps. Photo: Alicia Niglia.
Walking in the footsteps of an ANZAC 100 years on Family trek to pay tribute to relative’s WWI story
By David Lee COMMEMORATING 100 years of the ANZAC’s involvement in WWI is set to be a touching and memorable time for the whole country, but there is something special about having the opportunity to walk in the footsteps of a relative who fought for Australia as a WWI soldier. Story continued on page 18
Murray’s Victorian Cross Citations page 19 RSL ANZAC Day Services page 20 Shepparton’s Sikh community marching for their mates page 20 The Hon. Sharman Stone page 21 ANZAC Centenary Service Seating Plan page 21
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A story of more than just a ‘country wife’
TRAGEDY AND TRIUMPH… The latest novel by Author, Anne Gorman, The Country Wife, tells of the tragedy, heartache, love and triumph that she has endured throughout her life. Photo: Supplied.
REAL life stories are often stranger and more unpredictable than works of fiction and Anne Gorman’s life, as told in her memoir, The Country Wife, is no exception. Born the 11th child in a family of 13 in the
town of Mudgee, New South Wales, where two children died before she was born, Anne grew up on the edge of the Great Depression, knowing that money was always scarce and had a long way to stretch amongst so many children. Her mother’s nervous breakdown and her father’s impending death from cancer meant that when she was five, Anne and three of her siblings were placed in a convent to be boarded there until the crisis was over. A constant thought played through her five year old mind ‘Would this ever be over and would we ever be going to that place called home again?’ As she grew up, she eventually came to the conclusion that it was she who had to take charge of her own life. Anne attended secondary convent school at Rose Bay and eventually Sydney University where she achieved a Bachelor of Arts degree and a post-graduate qualification in medical social work. From there, she looked forward to an absorbing career. But one Easter she attended a school friend’s wedding in Wagga Wagga where she met Grazier, Bruce Gorman, eleven years her senior and the two were married two years later. After a honeymoon in Europe she became the quintessential ‘Country Wife,’ taking part in village events like the CWA, cooking for shearers, helping at lamb marking time and keeping the farm accounts. Giving birth to five children before her 31st birthday, Anne’s husband developed a mystery illness and after being misdiagnosed
with cancer there followed a long debilitating illness, which eventually led to his death. With the prospect of single motherhood ahead, her husband, before his passing, encouraged her to take up her career again. The Country Wife is a tale full of surprises, beautifully written and certainly that rarest of memoirs, a page-turner. Set largely in the Riverina with dramatic sequences in Sydney and Melbourne it’s a read to be talked about around the barbecue or in book groups everywhere. Anne Gorman was more than The Country Wife as this tale shows. It becomes clear that she emerged as one of the many unsung movers and shakers of this nation.
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Pain management CEO visits local support group By David Lee LIVING with chronic pain can make for a difficult existence, but with a little support, advice and guidance day to day life can be much easier to deal with and the Goulburn Valley Chronic Pain Support Group (GVCPSG) are here to do just that. The group, which meets every month, had a special meeting last week, seeing a grant from council fund a visit from CEO of Australia Pain Management Association, Lil Carrigan. Lil is no stranger to chronic pain after suffering a back injury that left her with compressed nerve routes in her back and nerve damage in her leg, but has learned to deal with her injuries by keeping physically active to work the muscles and lessen the faulty signals. Lil said, “Chronic pain affects one in five people in Australia. “My visit was all about sharing some insight into what chronic pain is, how to live with it, what the impacts are and how you can take steps to address them. It’s all about doing things to benefit yourself and make life worth living again.” GVCPSG Facilitator, Morry McKellar said, “It’s great for the group to get the information they need to help support them and the visit from Lil really helped toward that.” The Goulburn Valley Chronic Pain Support Group meets on the third Wednesday of the month from 1pm to 3pm at Primary Care Connect. For further information, phone 0458 510 416 or search for ‘GV-Chronic-Pain-Support-Group’ on Facebook.
HELPING HAND THROUGH PAIN… CEO of Australia Pain Management Association, Lil Carrigan was in Shepparton last week to give a talk to the Goulburn Valley Chronic Pain Support Group, and group Facilitator, Morry McKellar was honoured to have her there. Photo: Alicia Niglia.
More than a quarter of a million raised for MS By David Lee OVER the last three and a half years local, soon to be MS Ambassador, Adriana Condello (Grasso) has helped to raise more than a quarter of a million dollars for the MS Foundation, with her family’s latest fundraising event seeing just under $130,000 added to the total. The raffle and luncheon event held at the weekend saw 370 people attend a special evening at the McIntosh Centre at the Shepparton Showgrounds, where the three raffle winners were announced. Out of the 4,610 tickets sold, the first prize of a Fiat 500 Pop car went to David Bell, second prize of a Vespa Scooter went to Gordon Richards and the third prize of a 1.5kW solar system went to Ann Fennell. Adriana said, “It was an amazing and fun event yet again. This is the second year running the event and I am just so overwhelmed again with the support and the generosity that locals have shown toward my family and I. “I would really like to thank the committee members, my mum, Franca, sister, Bianca and
FUNDRAISING FUN AND SUCCESS… From left (back), MS Fundraiser Luncheon Staff, Lachlan Abbott, Campbell Dryden, Toni Watson. (Front), Nikita Liversidge, Latichia Grasso, Dionnie Grasso, Local, soon to be MS Ambassador, Adriana Condello (Grasso), MS Fundraiser Luncheon Staff, Tamela O’Connor, Cassie Abbott, Roxy Nainoca, and Chris Sutton at the MS Fundraiser Luncheon at the weekend. Photo: Supplied.
dad, Angelo for helping it to make this such a memorable event. Without their support this event wouldn’t be possible. “We’re now looking forward to the MS Fun Run, which is happening on May 31. If anybody wants to be a part of the run or wishes to show their support they can visit www.mswalk.org.au. “I will be inducted as an MS Ambassador
and am looking forward to starting my duties with that shortly. “There’s a lot coming out and happening with treatments for MS at the moment so it is good to know that the money being raised is going toward something worthwhile, but unfortunately there is still no cure.” Fundraiser Number 7690, Permit Number 11665/14
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PLUS FITNESS 24/7… From left, GMCU Operations Manager, Peter Thomas, Plus Fitness 24/7 Manager, Bronte Murphy, the 2015 GMCU $25,000 Giveaway week five winner, Luke O’Brien and The Adviser Managing Director, Geoff Adams. Photo: David Lee.
SPC ARDMONA FACTORY SALES… From left, GMCU General Manager, René Deen, SPC Ardmona Factory Sales Cashier, Maria Normington, the 2015 GMCU $25,000 Giveaway week five winner, Ray Gallagher, SPC Ardmona Factory Sales Floor Manager, Jeremy Horton and The Adviser General Manager, Will Adams. Photo: David Lee.
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LORENZ EYEWEAR SERVICES… From left, GMCU Shepparton Branch Manager, Dallas Moore, the 2015 GMCU $25,000 Giveaway week five winner, Margaret Canobie, Lorenz Eyewear Services Owner, Peter Lorenz and The Adviser General Manager, Will Adams. Photo: Alicia Niglia.
Major prize drawn in six days WITH our final winners drawn last week for the $1,000 GMCU debit cards as part of the 2015 GMCU $25,000 Giveaway promotion, the attention is now on the lead up to the draw of our major prize draw winner, who will take away the grand prize; a $10,000 GMCU debit card. Our $10,000 major prize draw winner will be drawn on Monday, April 27 and
announced on Wednesday, April 29, so get into one of the participating businesses now, spend a minimum of $10, fill in your form and drop it in the box provided for your chance to win. You can enter as many times as you like, good luck. This competition is proudly brought to you by the GMCU, The Adviser and Love it Local.
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Latest Samsung helps appease Shepparton’s mobile data appetite By David Lee THE latest mobile internet usage stats released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows a 36 percent jump in mobile data usage over the six months leading up to December last year, with Shepparton’s mobile appetite on the rise. But with the recent launch of the Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge, coupled with Telstra’s superfast 4GX net work, the growing appetite of local Telstra customers is being appeased through access to the fastest 4G speeds available in Australia. The ABS data indicates that 3.2 terabytes of Telstra customers’ data is carried across Shepparton’s airspace everyday, which is equivalent to Candy Crush Saga being downloaded more than 917,000 times. For the launch of their latest smartphones, Samsung has taken style up a notch, delivering the Galaxy S6’ with a luxurious metal construction and sleek glass front and back. The design emphasises curves, from its smoothed corners down to the curvaceous ‘edge’ feature on the Galaxy S6 Edge.’ The new design is matched with new technology, including a sharper screen, upgraded camera optics and software for the 16mp back camera and a faster octacore processor. The Galaxy S6’ 5.1 inch screen, combined with Telstra’s speedy 4GX when customers
INNOVATIVE, NEW SAMSUNG… Telstra Store Shepparton Store Manager, Johnny Grasso with the innovative, new Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge, which was launched recently. Photo: Alicia Niglia.
are in a 4GX area, offers a superb experience for entertainment on the move. The Samsung Galaxy S6 is also the first phone ever to come with the latest in wireless charging technology built in that allows the phone to be charged through an induction pad.
To really show you just how much faster the 4GX network is, coupled with the new Samsung’s technology, The Adviser carried out a test between the 3G network, the 4G network and the 4GX network by downloading the Facebook app. The Samsung Galaxy S2 using Telstra’s 3G
network downloaded a 30.03mb Facebook app in 50.82 seconds, equating to a download speed of .59mbps and the iPhone 6 Plus using Telstra’s 4G network downloaded a 51.2mb Facebook app in 26. 93 seconds, equating to a download speed of 1.9mbps. But coming out on top, the Samsung Galaxy S6 using Telstra’s 4GX network downloaded a 36.16mb Facebook app in just 8.93 seconds, equating to a download speed of 4.04mbps. The difference between the iPhone and Galaxy S6’ might not seem like a lot, but while you’re still waiting for your ‘Funny Cats Fighting’ video to download, Galaxy S6’ users will already be on the floor in stitches. Telstra Country Wide A rea General M a nager, Nor t her n Vic tor ia a nd Sunraysia, Steve Tinker said, “The new S a m su ng sm a r t phone s a re ide a l for Shepparton residents who now rely on fast mobile connectivity more than ever. The Samsung Galaxy S6 has secured Telstra’s stringent Blue Tick rating, which means it is recommended for good rural handheld coverage.” Get into your local Telstra Store today in the Target Arcade, Maude Street Mall, Shepparton or the Shepparton Marketplace, or phone 5820 7000 to experience the speeds of the 4GX network and the Samsung Galaxy S6.
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Events
COMMUNITY CONNECT UPCOMING YOUANMIRE OLD TIME BALL will be held on Friday, April 24 from 8pm to 12:30am at Youanmire Public Hall. Excellent country style music. $12 for adults and $5 for secondary students. Raffles, lucky door prizes and dance prizes. For further information, phone 5831 8380 or 5828 5203. SHEPPARTON SPIRITUALIST CENTRE INC. will hold their service and mediation event on Sunday, April 26 with meditation from 12pm and service from 1:30pm with Michael Withington at Mooroopna Education and Activities Centre, 23 Alexandra Street, Mooroopna. All welcome. For
more information, phone Denise 0432 107 229. AU T HOR A N D JOU R NA LIST ST EV E SAILAH will talk about his novel ‘A Fatal Tide,’ set in Gallipoli in 1915 at Shepparton Library at 2pm on Tuesday, April 28. Bookings required. Please phone Shepparton Library on 1300 374 765 by Monday, April 27. AU T HOR OF ‘COL L I SION COU RSE: ENDLESS GROWTH ON A FINITE PLANET,’ Kerryn Higgs will speak in Shepparton on Wednesday, April 29 at the GOTAFE Harder Auditorium at 6:30pm for 7pm start. The event is being staged by Slap Tomorrow and the GV Community Fund. Cost is $10 (light supper provided). Tickets available at Collins Booksellers. Contact Cheryl Hammer at the 5832 8221. KYABRAM AGLOW welcomes people from across the region to join together on Wednesday, May 6 at 12pm at the Kyabram Bocce Club to discover “How You are Known in Heaven.” Explore and expand your individual Christian identity. Luncheon provided. Contact Pam on 0457 278 899.
For more information on how to register for your Community Connect listing contact The Adviser via email at classifieds@sheppartonadviser.com.au Please note listings are to be 45 words or less.
Ongoing TRANSPORT TO CEMETERIES On the third Saturday of each month Goulburn Community Transport provides transport to the cemetery to visit loved ones. For more information, contact Vilma Ondrus 5831 3607 or Goulburn Community Transport 5831 8515. Shepparton visits are $3 and Pine Lodge visit $4. FREE SOUP KITCHEN Available Mon to Fri 5-6pm at Victoria Park Lake, Shepparton, next to Skate Park, and Wednesdays 5-6pm at North Community House, Parkside Dve, Shepparton; Opportunity Shop, 4 Mill St, Mooroopna; Numurkah Park, Melville St, Numurkah; Hogan St, Tatura; and in Nathalia and Kyabram. GROW PEER-SUPPORT GROUP Feeling depressed? Anxious? Isolated? Grow offers hope. The Shepparton group meets on Wednesdays from 1pm at the South Shepparton Community Centre, 11 Service Street. For more information, call Lindy on 0448 052 769 or visit www.grow. org.au
WHY? WHY? WHY? Why is it that so many born again Christians are not living the abundant life that Jesus promised to those who believe in HIM? Where are the miracles of healing, deliverance and prosperity today? Why is the body of Christ in many churches a toothless, paper tiger? Answers to these questions are given by a local bible teacher of 35 years. For free teachings from Scripture, phone 5825 5301 or 0418 560 575. IS SOMEONE’S DRINKING CAUSING YOU CONCERN? Are you troubled by someone else’s drinking? Al-Anon Groups for adults and Alateen groups for children offer anonymous help and emotional support to those affected. For information, contact Al-Anon Family Groups 5825 1160. Tell us about your ‘not for profit’ community events, email classifieds@sheppartonadviser. com.au or fax 5832 8920 (information is required at least 2 weeks before an event)
Children’s centre helps get ‘kids’ school ready MORE than 30 Indigenous children and their families from the Goulburn Valley and across the state were treated to a family fun health day at Lulla’s Children and Family Centre in Shepparton last week. The health day, which is in its fourth consecutive year, allowed parents to bring their children in for check-ups including height and weight checks, hearing, dental, vision and development before seeing a GP for a
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final check of the day. But the support of the day doesn’t just stop with the health checks, with the centre providing follow-up support throughout the year to get the children 100 percent school ready. The day saw several health and wellbeing ser vices from across the region come together to offer their services to the centre including Ru mbalara Medical C entre, council’s Maternal and Child Health service, GV Health Community Interlink, Scope, Relationships Australia, Closing the Gap, Medicare, Centrelink, CatholicCare and seven medical students from Melbourne University. Lulla’s Child ren and Fam ily C entre Director, Miranda Borlini said, “The health
day is all about making sure our Indigenous children can come to one place to get their check-ups and it helps to contribute to children being school ready. “It’s important that we do the health days at the start of the year so that when they begin school they know that they’ve had all their check-ups and immunisations. “We organise this important day because of the need in the community. “100 percent of children who went through Lulla’s Children and Family Centre last year were 100 percent school ready with their health and development readiness, and we’re very proud of that.”
A HEALTHY DAY… 1 year old local resident, Ronin Winmar-Wamas is having a hearing test appointment made by Rumbalara Medical Service Hearing Coordinator, Lucina Winmar (left) and Trainee, Jyekiah Joachim (right) at the special health day held at Lulla’s Children and Family Centre last week. Photo: Alicia Niglia.
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LETTERs
Opinion
Letters to the Editor
We welcome letters to the Editor but they are not guaranteed to be included and may be edited for reasons of style or content. Letters will not be eligible for consideration if they contain defamatory material, or information of a personal nature which is not in the public domain.
Dishonourable and disappointing name change Dear Editor, I was born in Shepparton in 1929, reared on a farm at Congupna Road and attended the local school, played sport, farmed my own property and raised my family in the district now known as Congupna. I can recall the war time when quite a few residents of the area joined the armed forces to protect our nation. Some of the family names that I recall are Harbor, McLellan, Maskell, Phillips and Farrell, who along with many others represented our region in the war. A f ter t he wa r was over t he lo c a l community held many fundraising efforts to build a Memorial Hall to honour those who had gone to war. Money was raised through raffles, hare shots, parties as well as support from local businesses and donations. Land for the Memorial Hall and sports ground was donated by a community minded family, while community members contributed tirelessly through lengthy working bees. The driving force was to create a memorial hall to honour our local service men and women. When it was finished, it was proudly called “Memorial hall” and honour rolls were displayed on the wall inside. I passed the hall recently and I noticed that the word ‘memorial’ has been removed and it is now known as the ‘Community Hall.” The failure to acknowledge the original title of the hall and the primary purpose, to honour our service men and women, is very disappointing. I feel this is
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dishonourable to those who went to war and to those who worked determinedly to build this community asset. I would like to know why the name change was made and whether there was any consultation with the community. Yes, it is indeed a community hall, but its primary purpose was and should remain as a memorial hall. Yours sincerely, James N Farrell Shepparton
We do not celebrate, we remember the horrors
Dear Editor, Jay Nauss, I refer to your letter in The Shepparton Adviser on Wednesday, April 1. You used the word ‘celebrate’ when talking about ANZAC Day. The only people that ‘celebrate’ ANZAC Day are the ACT U affiliated unions who have used stand over tactics to force employers to pay two and half times the normal wage for the public holiday. The rest of us remember what ANZAC Day is all about. Primarily we remember those who have fallen doing what their government wanted. We also remember union members stealing equipment and food destined for the military fighting overseas during WWII. We especially remember HMS Speaker arriving in Sydney in 1945 with prisoners of war liberated from the Japanese. The waterside workers immediately went on strike for 36 hours stopping HMS Speaker
from docking and discharging its cargo of POWs. We also recite ‘The Ode.’ We do not celebrate, we remember the horrors of war. Yours sincerely, John W Goss Ex RA Sig Kuranda
Talk to save lives Dear Editor, Many people are affected by suicide in our society. I am a research higher degree student at Central Queensland University investigating how people re-engage with life after a suicide attempt, that is how they recover and get well, and I am looking for people, aged 18 and over, who have lived through this experience and would like to tell me about it. I believe that talking about suicide saves lives. In the end suicide, like child protection, is everyone’s business. We are each other’s keeper. As a community, we need to start talking about suicide, we need to learn about the myths of suicide, and how to recognise and respond to vulnerable people at risk of suicide before it is too late. Each of us can make a difference, if we know how. Anyone who would like to know more about the study can contact Kerri Jackson at kerri. jackson@cqumail.com Yours sincerely, Kerri Jackson Master of Health Sciences by Research Candidate
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Shepparton receives a renewed lease of life A NEW project designed to give Shepparton’s CBD a new lease of life; by utilising otherwise empty shop-front spaces has created excitement around town. The Renew Shepparton concept is not a new concept, similar projects have been tried and tested in other areas such as the NSW city of Newcastle, where a low cost, low budget, urban renewal scheme was established and became highly successful; generating a significant interest from the community and also going on to result in more than 70 new permanent businesses within the area. Former Shepparton Chamber of Commerce and Industry President, Jamie Cox is the driving force behind the Renew Shepparton initiative and is excited to announce that numerous local landlords have come on board already offering their empty retail spaces to project participants. Jamie said, “Shepparton currently has a high volume of empty retail spaces and we needed to think outside the square of new ways to invigorate and generate interest for these spaces. By working with property owners and community members, we can transform otherwise empty stores into incubators for short-term creative projects, enterprises and community initiatives “It’s a win-win scenario for businesses and visitors alike and we’ve already had more than 20 expressions of interest from prospective new businesses, which is fantastic.” The Renew Shepparton initiative will focus its sights initially, on the CBD area including; High Street, Maude Street, Fraser Street and Wyndham Street including the Maude Street Mall and the Tower Arcade areas. Mr Cox added, “We would love to hear from more landlords and prospective businesses who may be interested in participating in the project.” For more information on the project or to get involved, visit www.renewshepparton.org.au URBAN RENEWAL SCHEME OFF TO A GREAT START… Former Shepparton Chamber of Commerce and Industry President and Renew Shepparton Committee Chairman, Jamie Cox says the expressions of interest for the Renew Shepparton project are very encouraging. Photo: Alicia Niglia.
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Discover your next move At the 2015 Careers Day Out Held on Thursday April 30, at the McIntosh Centre, Shepparton Showgrounds, with free entry to the general public from 4pm to 6pm; the 2015 Careers Day Out provides school students, parents and job seekers with access to over 60 exhibitors, from educational providers, to representatives from the defence force, as well as local business owners and employers all in one place. For over 16 years this annual event has provided more than 1,800 secondary school students with the opportunity to discover the diverse range of pathways, education options, careers and employment opportunities available within Goulburn
Valley region and beyond (i.e. the police and defence forces). The 2015 Careers Day Out will have a strong focus on work readiness, providing career advice and training opportunities to job seekers and those seeking a career change during the new twilight session. The event will be open to regional secondary school students on Thursday April 30, from 9am to 3pm as part of their usual school program and open to the general public from 4pm to 6pm. For further information please visit www. careersdayout.com.au or contact GOTAFE Event Coordinator, Emily Hamilton on 03 5833 2530.
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GET YOUR CAREER GOING… From left, GOTAFE Event Organiser, Emily Hamilton, Shepparton High School Year 11 student, Indiana Markey and Shepparton Police Senior Constable, Dean Lloyd. Photo: Supplied.
Region’s ‘buffer zones’ to be replaced SPEED buffering zones in Merrigum, Dookie and Tatura have begun to be phased out, in order to deliver more logical and consistent speed limits for all Victorian road users. The buffer zones, which are the short length transitional speed zone such as the 80 km/h speed limit between a 100 km/h limit and a 60 km/h limit, will be altered to see the removal of the 80 km/h buffer speed zones, and the 60 km/h speed limit extended to where the 100 km/h speed limit begins. The speed limit signs that are being removed will be replaced with advisory ‘60 km/h Ahead’ signs to let drivers know of the upcoming speed zone, and give them ample time to decelerate to the appropriate speed. In Merrigum, both the northern and southern town approaches of ByrnesideKyabram Road will see the removal of the 80 km/h zone and the 60 km/h speed zone extended with ‘60 km/h Ahead’ signs installed. Tatura’s northern end of Tatura-Undera Road will too see the removal of the 80 km/h zone and the 60 km/h speed zone extended with ‘60 km/h Ahead’ signs installed. The buffer speed zone will also be removed on Dookie’s western town approach along Dookie-Shepparton Road and the 60 km/h speed zone extended with ‘60 km/h Ahead’ signs installed, and on the Eastern town approach along Dookie-Nalinga Road, the 80 km/h signs will be replaced with ’60 km/h Ahead’ signs.
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Remembering Gallipoli Presented by Turaton together with Shepparton Brass and Wind Band
Turaton Music Company, Shepparton Brass and Wind Band and the Shepparton RSL are combining to present a Gallipoli Centenary Concert to be held at Eastbank Centre on Saturday May 23 and Sunday May 24. A stirring opening to the concert will involve a Flag Raising Ceremony by the Air Force and Army Cadets with well-known identity; John Head set to emcee the concert. Shepparton Brass and Wind Band, comprising of 30 musicians and under the baton of Lachlan Gallacher, coupled with the 35-voice Turaton’ choir, trained by Music Director Shirley Ferguson will create an event not to be missed. There will also be a display of memorabilia from group associated with the Great War era, and patrons will be entertained by well
known Vocalists, Donald Campbell and Cindy Doherty, along with poetry by Ewen McLean and other narrations. This nostalgic event promises to be very entertaining, with songs, poems and music, evoking memories of the First World War and our brave young men who went to Gallipoli. Do book your seats early, as tickets are selling quickly. The Gallipoli Centenary Concert will be held at Eastbank Centre, on Welsford Street, Shepparton, on Saturday May 23 at 7.30pm and Sunday May 24 at 2.00pm. Tickets can be booked at Riverlinks, Eastbank Centre, 70 Welsford Street, Shepparton, by phoning 5832 9511 or via the website riverlinksvenues. com.au
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CENTENARY CONCERT… The Turaton Music Company, Shepparton Brass and Wind Band and the Shepparton RSL are combining to present a Gallipoli Centenary Concert to be held at Eastbank Centre on Saturday May 23 and Sunday May 24. Photo: Supplied.
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CONVENIENT, EXPRESS COFFEE… Espresso Lane Drive Thru Coffee strive to deliver the perfect coffee 100 percent of the time. Loyal customer, Gerrard Warburton, Business Owner, Sam Casa and Store Manager, Ben Rendina. Photo: Alicia Niglia.
Drive thru espresso BUSY morning, empty stomach; haven’t had a coffee and you’ve got about two and a half minutes before you’re running late… A recipe for a disastrous day perhaps – That is, until now… Espresso Lane Drive Thru Coffee can not only help you turn your morning around by ensuring your coffee is in your hand within your allocated two and a half minutes, but also fill the hole in your stomach and put a smile on your face before you face your work day! Open since December 1 last year, Espresso Lane Drive Thru Coffee on Numurkah Road has been improving the mornings of many Shepparton residents for almost six months. Business Owner, Sam Casa said, “We strive to deliver the perfect coffee, 100 percent of the time, in-fact if our customers aren’t entirely happy with their coffee, we will replace it!” If you’re still not convinced, and frankly a little nervous about straying from your regular coffee shop, Sam says, “Drive through or call in and meet Ben, the friendly socialite, he loves a chat and is always good for a laugh! Go on, give us a go, ‘cos we’re sure you will be back.” Espresso Lane Drive Thru Coffee is open from 6am to 4pm Monday to Friday, 7am to 4pm on Saturdays and from 8am to 4pm on Sundays. Visit Espresso Lane Drive Thru Coffee on Numurkah Road Shepparton, right beside Eagle Boys Pizza.
Benalla Art Galley to celebrate
40 years THE Benalla Art Gallery helped to celebrate 40 years of its location in the now iconic building on the shore of Lake Benalla at the weekend, holding a ‘70s party in the Benalla Botanical Gardens. Director of the Gallery, Bryony Nainby said, “This striking modernist building is now a symbol of Benalla, treasured by the community and appreciated by those in the arts right across Australia and internationally. “The gallery has enabled us as a community to more fully celebrate our commitment to the visual arts in Benalla Rural City over the last 40 years, with decades of high quality exhibitions and public programs to be proud of.” The gardens filled with ‘70s music, fashion and food, with locals taking to the dance floor and participating in macramé and glitter art workshops.
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Walking in the footsteps of an ANZAC 100 years on continued from front page LOCAL resident, Megan Wright (Clark) along with her nephew, 15 year old Jono Clark will be doing just that when they arrive in Belgium this week to follow her Great Uncle’s war journey, before attending the Last Post Ceremony at the Menin Gate monument in Ypres on April 24, followed by centenary commemoration services at Polygon Wood and Tyne Cot cemeteries in Zonnebeke on ANZAC Day, Saturday, April 25. Frank Clark joined the Australian Imperial Forces on March 8, 1916 at the age of 18 years and two months and served in the MATESHIP… Frank (left) in Belgium with a member 15th Reinforcement of the 24th Battalion of the 24th Battalion Band in 1917. Photo: Supplied. (Infantry), which was part of the 6th Australian Brigade. On September 25, Frank embarked from Melbourne on the HMAT Shropshire, at Wimereux and then evacuated to England disembarking on November 11 at Plymouth. for further treatment. While being treated in Frank’s first real experience of the war was England, Frank was cared for by Miss Wilson, during ‘The operations on the Ancre’ from whose character was portrayed in the television January 11, 1917 through to March 13, where series, ANZAC Girls. his battalion were influential in the capture of On June 21, 1918, Frank was transferred Thilloys from February 25 to March 2 and the from the 24th Battalion to the 2nd Machine capture of Irles on March 10. Gun Battalion and was declared fit for duty From then, Frank was part of several in August of 1918. Frank returned to France operations including The Arras Offensive where and marched out to meet the battalion on the battalion fought the German attack on September 15, 1918 where he continued Lagnicourt, The Battles of Ypres, but on March fighting until November 11, 1918 when 22, 1918, while stationed at Catacombs (8 armistice was declared at the 11th hour. miles south of Ypres), the 24th Battalion were As part of Quota 38, Frank was transferred attacked with Mustard Gas and Frank was back to England for return to Australia on April transferred from the 5th Field Ambulance 26, 1919, but was only able to leave England to the 11th Casualty Clearing Station in via the hospital warship, Mahia on June 4, Godewaersevelde before being transferred via 1919, arriving in Melbourne on July 17, 1919. ambulance train to the 14th General Hospital Jono said, “It’ll be good to see where he
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MUSIC TO SOOTH THE SOUL… The 24th Battalion Band on November 13, 1917. Frank can be seen in the back row, second from the right. Photo: Supplied.
OFF TO WAR… The HMAT Shropshire, which was the ship that took Frank from Melbourne to Plymouth. Photo: Supplied.
was and to pay respect to him and the other ANZACs. “I’ve heard a lot about Frank and read through his war records, so it will be interesting to visit some of the exact places that he fought at.” Megan said, “It’s a huge honour to be able to be there and pay respect to Frank on the centenary. It’ll be fascinating. “It has been interesting uncovering the clues, like that he was in the 24th Battalion Band, and following his story and it will really be something to see everything that we’ve put
together from the research, in the flesh. It was actually amazing that he managed to survive, knowing that 80 percent of his battalion died. “I’m very much looking forward to it. The historical perspective is really cool.” Megan’s dad, Chris Clark told The Adviser he is touched that his daughter and grandson will be paying tribute to his uncle Frank. “In 1962 I worked with Frank in a clothing factory in Swanston Street, Melbourne, so I got to know him pretty well. “It’s really quite special to see them travelling to Belgium to walk the steps of my Uncle Frank.”
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ANZAC Day Services around the region
Marching F ANZAC Day 2015 marks 100 years for their a mates The ANZAC spirit lives on
Shepparton • Dawn Service from 5:45am at Memorial Park, corner of Wyndham and Fryers Streets, Shepparton • C ommemorative Service from 10am at the Shepparton RSL, 88 Wyndham Street, Shepparton. Mooroopna • Commemorative Service from 8:30am at O’Brien Hall, McLennan Street, Mooroopna. Murchison • D awn Service from 5:30am at the Murchison Gardens. Tatura • Commemorative Service from 10:45am at Private Robert Mactier Gardens. Tallygaroopna • Commemorative Service from 12 noon at Tallygaroopna Memorial Hall. Merrigum • Commemorative Service from 10am at the Avenue of Honour. Undera • Commemorative Service from 11am at Undera Primary School. Dookie • Commemorative Service from 11am at Dookie Railway Line.
IT’S a time to honour, remember and thank those who have served our country past and present. This ANZAC Day holds an extra special meaning, with 2015 marking the centenary of the Australian troops’ involvements in World War I. Across the city on Saturday, April 25 services will be held to commemorate our ANZACs and the Gallipoli campaign. Shepparton will begin the proceedings with the Dawn Service at 5:45am at the Victoria Hotel on the corner of Wyndham and Fryers Streets, continuing onto Memorial Park on Welsford Street at 6am. A Commemorative Service will follow, beginning at the car park of the Shepparton RSL at 10:20am, the parade will depart at 10:40am for the service commencing at Memorial Park at 11am. Mooroopna will see their Commemorative Service held from 8:30am through to 9:30am, congregating in front of O’Brien Hall and marching to Memorial Park. Shepparton RSL ANZAC Day Coordinator Graeme Bayley, “During this year’s ceremonies at both Shepparton and Mooroopna, our guest speaker, Sergeant Shane Duncan, will reflect upon his life in the service.” With a great grandfather that served in the World War I, and a father that served in the World War II, and a Vietnam Veteran himself, Graeme said, “It’s an important day to come along and pay your respects, and show your appreciation for the lifestyle we now have.” For more information on this ANZAC Day’s Services and events, phone Shepparton RSL
COMMEMORATING CENTENARY… ANZAC Day Services are set to ring out across the region to commemorate Australia’s centenary in the involvement of WWI. Photo: Alicia Niglia.
Club on 5821 3124 or pop into the club at 88 Wyndham Street Shepparton.
HAVING lost 83,005 of their mates in both WWI and WWII and a further 109,045 injured, the Shepparton Indian Sikh community are banding together in commemoration of the ANZAC Centenary, to march under their own banner for the first time this ANZAC Day. March Organiser, Kamal Singh said, “We were are part of the war in Gallipoli and lost many of the Sikh community in both wars. This year we decided to remember those who we lost. We approached the Shepparton RSL and they were more than happy to let us march under our own banner. “We currently have 20 to 30 locals who will be gathering to march, but we are inviting the whole community to help us pay tribute. “This is going to be a very special event for the Indian Sikh community because we will get a chance to recognise the sacrifices made by our people for the very first time.”
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GV HEALTH COMMEMORATES LOCAL WAR NURSES… An afternoon tea in recognition of and to honour the nurses who served Australia in WWI from 1914 to 1918 and who trained at Mooroopna Base Hospital, was held at GV Health on Monday, where a special presentation was given by the Mooroopna Historical Society to a number of descendants of some of the nurses. Among the 3,000 nurses Australia wide who served in WWI, 22 were trained at Mooroopna Base Hospital, but perhaps the most famous nurse from the area is Elsie Jones, who was born in Mooroopna in 1883 and trained at Mooroopna Hospital from 1904 to 1907. Elsie enlisted in the army service in May 1917 and served in Salonika, before being discharged from service in July 1919. Upon discharge, Elsie was awarded the British War Medal, Star Medal, the Victory Medal and an Order of the British Empire and resumed position of Matron of the Hospital until retiring in 1957. This is why the Elsie Jones Education Centre at GV Health was named after her. From left, WWI nurse descendant, Beth Stewart, Mooroopna Historical Society Secretary, Barry Campbell and WWI nurse descendant, Enid Lonie. Photo: Supplied.
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Funding granted to establish and refurbish memorials THE Federal Government has made funds available to build or rebuild many World War I memorials across the country and the Murray electorate has been fortunate to have had a great spread of these projects across the region. T h e s e m e m o ria l p roje c t s h e l p t o commemorate, honour and remember all of the heroic service men and women who have made sacrifices and offered their lives through serving their country. New and refurbished memorials in Euroa, Tatura, Wedderburn and Rushworth have been granted for the Victoria Cross recipients through the ANZAC Centenary Local Grants Program. Federal Member for Murray, Dr Sharman Stone said, “Honouring Our Heroes Euroa and District Inc; Euroa received funding to go towards the installation of three plinths with bronze statues and plaques in honour of the three Victoria Cross recipients, who lived in the area. The new memorials on the lawns of the Euroa RSL now feature information boards that explain the sacrifices made during World War I. The gardens also received new lawn, garden beds and flowers. “In Tatura, the RSL Sub-Branch received funding for the Robert Mactier Memorial. The project included a two metre high bronze statue of Robert Mactier, which was installed
in the newly upgraded and enhanced Memorial Park in Tatura. The park upgrade also included new gardens and information boards honouring locals who have served in past wars. “The Loddon Shire Council was granted funding to help with a new memorial in Wedderburn, the project will include the installation of two bronzed sculptures of Albert Jacka and Albert Chalmers-Borella. The sculptures will be installed at the Soldiers Memorial Park in Wedderburn, which is also known as Jacka Park. A damaged World War I commemorative statue at Borella Park in Korong Vale memorial precinct will also be replaced. “The Rushworth RSL Sub-Branch has also received funding to upgrade the memorials in the town. The new memorial will contain two bronze busts, which will be situated on locally hewn ironstone plinths, with signage about the two busts on the plinths. The busts will be of local heroes Frank McNamara and George Jones.” This year, commemorate the 100th Aniversary of the Australian soldiers landing in Gallipoli at the unveiling of the new World War I Memorial Wall by the Hon Dr Sharman Stone at Undera Primary School at 11am on ANZAC day.
MEMORIALS REFURBISHED… The Federal Government has helped to fund the refurbishment of WWI memorials depicting Victoria Cross recipients in Euroa, Tatura, Wedderburn and Rushworth including the Robert Mactier VC statue in Tatura. Photo: Supplied.
ANZAC DAY 2015 SEATING PLAN
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WE SHALL REMEMBER THEM… To help commemorate ANZAC Day this weekend, we are sharing some photos of locals who served our country in the war and those who paid tribute to them. Pictured in the top left photo is Corporal, Len Mason of the 2/8th Infantry Battalion in the AIF, who was in active service from October 13, 1943 to December 5, 1945 at Aitape and Wewak in New Guinea. The 2/8th landed at Aitape in New Guinea on November 12, 1944 to undertake its only campaign against the Japanese and was involved in the Danmap River operations between December 1944 and February 1945, as well as the advance on Wewak and the clearance of the Prince Alexander Range between April and July, 1945. The capture of the dominating heights on Mt. Shiburangu on June 27 was the battalion’s greatest achievement of the campaign. Following the Japanese surrender on August 15, drafts of 2/8th men began returning to Australia for discharge. The remainder of the battalion departed Wewak on November 10 and disbanded at Puckapunyal on December 14, 1945. The photo on the top right was taken in the 1953 and pictures Fryers Street State School students, Wendy Kittle, Suzanne Gawne, Gayle Temple-Smith, unknown boy, Bruce Allen and Lin Whitfield wearing their relatives medals and standing with wreaths for the fallen soldiers. The students wore their medals to school on that day to pay their tributes. Former local, Marlene Kuhn said that she remembers when she was young, her mother would give her chrysanthemums to take down to the “Hand of Faith Statue,” and place the flowers on the statue with a card that read, ‘in Memory of Lloyd Chalker,’ who was a friend of her mother. Marlene would then go onto the ANZAC March that came to a finish at the statue.
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LEFT: MARCHING NURSES... War nurses marching along Wyndham Street after the war in 1945, with Mrs Voumard as their leader. CENTRE: IN THE ARMY BAND... Taken in 1956-57, this photo shows locals, John Power and Allan Doody who played in the Army Band, standing with Yvonne Nelder. The boys were walking to a friend’s house in St George’s Road after having played in the ANZAC March earlier. RIGHT: NOREEN BRIERLY... Taken in 1958, this is a photo of Mooroopna girl, Noreen Brierly, who joined the Air Force at the age of 18.
Snapshots of Shepparton’s past SHEPPARTON has been a thriving community for more than 155 years, and throughout that time many people and events have helped to shape the township into the community that it is today. The Adviser, with the help of former local, Marlene Kuhn and the wider community, has decided to share some of those moments in time with you through a series of photographs. If you have an old photograph of a local event or moment in time that you would love to see published, feel free to email the image to editorial@sheppartonadviser.com.au
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Strong, resilient and inspirational are just some of the words to describe the business women in our community, and whether they’re juggling workplace responsibilities, commitments to their family or community involvement, each of them are driven by care and understanding, the challenge and rewards of a commitment to helping others. The Goulburn Valley is filled with a wonderful and diverse range of women in business; each a valued part of the community and inspiring to all of us.
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women in emergency services WE all know the important role that our emergency services play in our communities, and to no exception is the importance of roles played by the more than 200 women who make up part of our local police, CFA, ambulance and search and rescue crews. In the local Shepparton Search and Rescue Squad, seven of its 26 members are women, equating to a 26.93 percent, who each provide their skills voluntarily, giving back to the community they live and work in. Across the Greater Shepparton Police Service Area, 29.79 percent of members are women, with 26.24 percent of the police force statewide being women. In our ambulance sector, Hume region staff figures show that as of the end of March this year, 79 members of staff are women, which is 28 percent of the local workforce. In the local CFA, 13 women make up part of the team, with 688 women working with the CFA statewide.
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SERVING AND SAVING OUR COMMUNITY‌From left, Ambulance Victoria Acting Western Hume Group Manager, Bec Hanze, Shepparton Search and Rescue Member, Amy Hogben and Shepparton Police Crime Scene Services Leading Senior Constable, Annie Clark. Photo: Alicia Niglia.
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Craft and Coffee @ Mooroopna Library, Morrell Street, Mooroopna, Tuesday, April 28. Contact and further information: 1300 374 765. Careers Day Out @ Multi Purpose Pavillion, Shepparton Showgrounds, Thursday, April 30. Contact and further information: www.careersdayout.com.au. Riverlinks presents Women of the ‘60s; An afternoon of Delight @ Eastbank Centre, May 6. Contact and further information: Riverlinks (p) (03)5832 9511. Mother’s Day Mini Market @ Shepparton marketplace, Saturday, May 9. Contact and further information: www.sheppartonmarketplace.com.au. Mother’s Day Sparkling High Tea @ Monichino Wones, 70 Berrys Road, Katunga, Sunday, May 10. Contact and further information: (03)5864 6452 or email functions@monichino.com.au.
Women in Super Mother’s Day Classic @ Victoria Park Lake Sunday, May 10.
Contact and further information: Stephanie Withall - (e) Stephanie.Withall@hotmail.com (m) 0400 577 620.
Shepparton Bridal Expo @ Sherbourne Terrace, May 31. Contact and further information: Find ‘SheppartonBridalExpo’ on Facebook
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WOW – A huge success! On Sunday, April 19, some 350 women from across the region gathered at Shepparton’s Eastbank Centre to listen to four inspirational keynote speakers. Amongst these leading businesswomen was Shepparton’s own visionary leader, Tracey Sofra. After having dedicated the last 25 years to empowering her clients to achieve financial freedom; particularly women; Business Owner, Event Manager and Founder of WOW Women, Tracey Sofra had a dream, to facilitate a bigger shift in the consciousness of regional women… and so WOW Women was born. Tracey said, “WOW Women is a network for like-minded business and professional women who believe in challenging the status quo. “The purpose of WOW Women is to connect with women who will challenge you, stretch your thinking and lead you to new opportunities. “Whatever your business, personal or professional interest you’re heading in, your journey is easier when you know you’re not alone.” The one-day event; Empower, Inspire, Succeed saw the delivery of information and advice on taking control of your finances, investment, personal health and wellbeing, personal branding, marketing yourself and drawing inspiration from yourself. The day was a huge success and certainly had the crowd of women walking taller when they left for the day. Tracey said, “It’s always been a huge passion of mine to promote regional women. A support network here in Shepparton that women are a part of, is key in assisting local women to achieving their goals. Tracey urged, “If you’re ready to play a bigger game, if you want to be inspired to achieve your goals, if you’ve got the drive and you’ve got the passion, get involved and become a member of WOW Women.” To join WOW Women contact Tracey Sofra on 5831 1114 or email tracey@traceysofra.com.au or visit www.wowwomengroup.com.au
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WOW WOMEN EVENT…Local Financial Expert and Founder of WOW Women, Tracey Sofra. Photo: Alicia Niglia.
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Free infor mation for um Brea st Cancer WOMEN from Central and North East Victoria are invited to attend Breast Cancer Network Australia’s free Breast Cancer Treatment, Care and Looking After Yourself information forum in Shepparton on Thursday, May 14. The forum, which runs from 10am to 2:40pm at Shepparton’s Eastbank Centre, is designed especially for women, men and families affected by breast cancer from rural and regional areas. The forum will highlight the medical, physical and emotional aspects of living well after a breast cancer diagnosis. Around 200 women, and their partners and supporters are expected to attend the forum, which will feature the latest information and advice from breast cancer and health experts, inspiration from Olympian and breast cancer survivor, Raelene Boyle and opportunities to meet others going through a similar experience. Register today to avoid disappointment online at www.bcna.org.au or call 1800 500 258.
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Sailing Asia I’M sitting on the top deck of a luxury cruise liner, a waitress has just bought me a tall glass of iced tea, sitting next to the swimming pool those crystal blue waters look so inviting, yes it’s a tough life but somebody has to do it. Over the coming days we will visit some 20 ports so it’s certainly a chance to see Asia from the sea. We started in Singapore, it’s been tens of years since I was last there and how it’s changed, it’s a vibrant exciting city and the food is fabulous. They say if you want to know anything about the place you are visiting then ask a taxi driver and I did. Yes sir, Singapore is going ahead in leaps and bounds, we have an unemployment rate of less than 2%, everyone has employment, even the old are encouraged to keep working even if only a few hours a week and the government will look after the rest with pensions and health insurance (sounds like Australia). But life can’t be all roses, what worries the average person? My taxi driver said it was the world phenomenon of the Islamic group Isis where young people are becoming radicalised and joining this organisation in the Middle East. Did the taxi driver have
a solution? Well yes sir our school system encourages students to do visits to mosques, Christian churches, Buddhist temples etc. so everyone has a basic understanding of each other’s religion, we hope it’s a step in the right direction. I remember being in Borneo some years ago where a similar program operated, indeed all school students had to attend one another’s religious classes so they truly understood each other, I wonder if that’s the answer? Leaving Singapore far behind we have set sail for Malacca and Georgetown in Malaysia and then Phuket in Thailand all exciting places but I’m looking forward to visiting Rangoon, M y a n m a r, w h e r e tourism is just starting and there is so much to see. Myanmar or Burma as it was called by the British has only recently star ted to open up to the outside world. Held under tight control by its ge ne rals activist, Aung San Suu Kyi was held under house arrest for many years but finally the government allowed her freedom to move about the country and at elections she was voted a seat in government. Another election is
The big ‘must see’ in Yangon is the Shwedagon Pagoda
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3 due soon and it’s said the people want to vote her into the presidency, Myanmar’s constitution says this cannot happen as she was married to an Englishman and has two sons with British passports, but if she were to receive a landslide vote this could be seen as a referendum on the constitution allowing a change of law. Myanmar’s (pronounced Me-An-Mar) capital Yangon, or under the British Rangoon, is a bustling kaleidoscope of people, cars and motorbikes and at peak hour the traffic is slow. The many motorbikes are banned under the law, it seems that a motorbike-riding would-beassassin tried to take out one of the generals who immediately had motorbikes banned. Well that may be the law but nobody seems to worry with cheap imported bikes from China and Thailand everywhere. The big ‘must see’ in Yangon is the Shwedagon Pagoda, said to be the earliest Pagoda since the time of Gautama Buddha it has stood there for over 2,500 years, the golden Stupa stands 326 feet high covered in pure gold, it shines bright in the sunlight, adding to its gleam are 6,500 diamonds, rubies and other precious stones, it is truly a sight to behold. I have had the honour of visiting many of the major religious sights and believe me this is up there with the best. If you make your visit at sunset you are in for a real treat, as the sun goes down on the golden spire thousands of visitors walk clockwise around the Stupa.
Huge lights come on to frame the giant stupa against the night sky, monks from as young as 7 or 8 years old together with the older monks honour the event, people sit in quiet meditation, all minds concentrating on the Pagoda, and its Buddha relic inside, the night is electric with beauty and wonder. We had three days in Myanmar, giving us time to travel out of Yangon and visit other centres, on the way to Bago the ancient Mon Capital we visited the World War II cemetery containing the graves of 27,000 Allied soldiers, this is only one of three such sights honouring the massive war dead of Burma. Another interesting day can be spent visiting the local markets that sell everything from food and clothing to gold, a fun way to do it, is to travel to the market by horse and cart and return in a trishaw, travelling past the many old and new houses of Yangon, there is a marked difference between the ‘haves’ and the ‘have nots’, indeed if you travel out into the countryside you will see hut after hut made from very basic materials, no doors or windows just openings to let a cooling breeze in, and space for the family to sit and sleep on the floor Well the sun is setting on Yangon, it’s time to reboard our cruise ship and set sail for our next port in Mali, Langkawi, Malaysia. Until next time, Safe Travel’n, Geoff Vallance
1. IN DEEP PRAYER… A monk deep in prayer at the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon, the Pagoda is said to contain a relic of Gautama Buddha. 2. PRECIOUS AND BEAUTIFUL… Framed against the night sky, the Shwedagon Pagoda is covered in gold and 6,500 diamonds, rubies and other precious stones. 3. ENLIGHTENING… The Bodhi Tree is said to be where Buddha received his enlightenment. The tree is honoured in Buddhist countries. 4. TIMES HAVE CHANGED… Monks as young as 7 and 8 start their training and receive two meals a day, the first at 5am and the second at 11:30am, but times have changed and water has now become coke. 5. GATHERING FOR HONOUR… Thousands of people gather each night at the Shwedagon Pagoda to honour Buddha. The pagoda has stood on this spot for over 2,500 years.
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REDUCE YOUR ENERGY BILLS… Home Energy Assessor, Chris Walker is part of the GV Community Energy crew who are focused on helping eligible residents like Jan Richards of the Goulburn Valley to reduce their energy bills and save money. Photo: Alicia Niglia.
Power down and save cash GV Community Energy is helping low-income earners of the Goulburn Valley to reduce their energy bills and save themselves some cash, as a part of the GV Community Energy, Power Down Project, funded by the Federal Government. The project is currently in its final phase and GVCE are putting out a final call for locals to take advantage of the free-to-participate program, particularly now, before the larger Winter heating bills arrive. GV Community Energy Project Manager, James Randall said, “The Power Down Project invites low-income households including those who hold a pension or concession card to apply to be amongst the 1000 residential homes to take part in a whole home energy assessment “Eligible members of the community are invited to call and make an appointment to have a trained Energy Assessor visit their home and conduct an assessment of the property for energy inefficiencies.” Theses inefficiencies may include such things as drafts and insulation issues affecting your heating and cooling bills, or lighting and electricity usage that could be reduced in order to further decrease your outgoings. Once a full assessment has been made, a report is then compiled and forwarded to the resident by mail. If there are inefficacies that can easily be resolved and that are covered under the solutions provided by the Federal Government funding; the issues will be resolved in accordance with the project’s allocated budget. The only requirements of the GVCE Power Down Project is that the eligible residents, who choose to take part in the project, participate in a valuable survey and that they be prepared to provide feedback regarding energy consumption and data usage for the purpose of future assistance to households. To apply to take part in the GV Community Energy Power Down Project, phone the Murchison office on 5826 2513, visit www.GVCE.com.au or follow the Facebook page www. facebook.com/pages/GV-Community-Energy-Pty-Ltd/787754024585171
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NEW BRANDS HIT THE SHELVES… Wayne Ritchie’s Visual Merchandiser, Kelsey Bicknell and Sales Assistant, Georgia Bartie are excited to show off the new range of popular denim brands in store. Photo: Alicia Niglia.
WAYNE Ritchie’s is a trusted local name for all the latest in new season surf and skate fashion, but that’s not all…. The store’s massive range of popular brands has just increased with the introduction of the well renowned Wrangler and Aussie-made Lee denim jeans as well as another new brand to hit the shelves, Cheap Monday. Store Manager, Matt Pell said, “We’ve been busy sourcing new labels for the store and we’re excited to introduce the trusted names of Wrangler and Lee, as well as the new range from Cheap Monday denim. You can just feel the quality with these labels and they’re not only affordable but they also come in great new cuts and they’re lightweight and stretchy, perfect for Autumn. “Our wall layouts give people plenty of ideas on new season fashion, and make it easy to pick up a couple of new outfits as the options are all laid out right in front of them, our staff can also help with recommendations on style, fits and colour matching. “Our new Winter range of snowboards, skis, clothing, headwear, goggles and scarves is also arriving daily, so we’ll have everything you need if you’re planning on a snow trip this year. For all your new season fashion, pop in and see the team at Wayne Ritchie’s, 79 High Street Shepparton, phone 5821 8211. Spend a minimum of $10 and fill out an entry form for your chance to win a share of $25,000. Wayne Ritchie Skiers Edge is a participating business in the 2015 GMCU $25,000 Giveaway.
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School’s 40 years of success to be celebrated continued from front page SINCE then, the school has seen many changes including the alteration of its name to WPSC, the increase of student intake and the opening of the much anticipated Educational and Community Activity (ECA) Centre in 1984 and then its transformation into the Visy Cares Centre, which opened in 2005. Over the years, WPSC has seen roughly 7,000 students and over 1,000 staff through its doors and today its 141 staff help to educate and care for 1,243 students. Over three big days the school will hold celebratory events including a special Hall of Fame assembly from 12 noon to 1pm to announce the school’s 2015 inductees and the official opening of the 2015 VCE Arts Exhibition from 6:30pm to 8pm on Friday, October 16. On Saturday, October 17 there will be the chance to take part in school tours with photos and memorabilia on display, followed by a special 40th anniversary dinner at the Eastbank Centre from 7pm to midnight, where participants can enjoy a three course meal, entertainment by an orchestra made up of past and present staff and students as well as a video presentation; ‘40 years in 40 minutes.’ Another school tour will be held on Sunday, October 18 for those who missed Saturday’s tour followed by and a barbeque lunch from 12:30pm to 2pm to finish off celebrations. WPSC Principal, Ken Murray said, “The school’s 40th anniversary is something special that we are all looking forward to. “We’ve had some fantastic staff and
EAGERLY AWAITING ANNIVERSARY… … Wanganui Park Secondary College Assistant Principals, Nancy Harcourt and Gerry Vecchio, Principal, Ken Murray, College Council President, Greg Bennett and Assistant Principal, Xavier Tanner with the school’s current students, who are eagerly awaiting the school’s 40th Anniversary celebrations later this year. Photo: Supplied.
students share the journey with us over the years and it will be great to see many of them come back together over our celebration days. “Leading up to the 40th anniversary celebrations, the college is seeking Hall of Fame nominations of individuals who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in
the fields such as the arts, academic, sports and community service. Nominees must be past students of WPSC or Wanganui High School.” Nomination for the Hall of Fame close on Friday, August 21 and forms and guidelines for the selection criteria are available at
www.wanganuipsc.vic.edu.au/, by searching for ‘Wanganui Park Secondary College’ on Facebook or from the college at 1-19 Parkside Drive, Shepparton. To receive details, phone Wanganui Park Secondary College on 5820 9900 or email shaw. lynda.a@edumail.vic.gov.au
APCO SERVICE STATIONS PTY. LTD. OPPORTUNITIES LIKE THIS RARELY COME ALONG APCO SHEPPARTON, OPENING MID 2015 (Numurkah Road) Team up with a leading Petroleum & Convenience store retailer “GET IN ON THE GROUND FLOOR” Run your own business APCO Convenience Stores are keenly sought after businesses and we are proud to boast to have healthy, profitable and long term partnerships with our Retailers. The Shepparton Store will be APCO’s newest service centre operating 24 hours, 7 days, with modern state of the art fuel, forecourt and convenience store facilities and also fully equipped with APCO’s Café 24-7 coffee and food service.
Benefits of the APCO Business partnership: • All major service station and shop equipment supplied and maintained by APCO • Power and rates paid by APCO • Comprehensive hands-on training provided – minimum 2 months with financial subsidy provided to assist • On-going support and business advice • Long term business arrangement: financial reward for effort • and takes diligence, high commitment and focus
The Applicant must be: • Business savvy with a strong desire to work hard to succeed • Suited to a hands-on and hard working candidates that desire to invest in their own business and future • Highly motivated with a positive attitude willing to work long term and cooperatively with APCO Service Stations Pty Ltd • Passionate retailer that understands operating a successful business is not easy
Start up Investment: Up to $200,000 includes; Shop Stock at valuation (not fuel stock), Security Deposit & Working Capital (All funds for start-up investment must be available)
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win Mum the ride of her life!
With Shepparton Marketplace Visit Shepparton Marketplace this Friday April 24, between 10am and 1pm to get your photo taken and be in the running to win Shepparton Marketplace’s Mother Of The Year! All photos will be uploaded to Instagram as of 9am on Monday, April 27 and voting will commence. Voting can be made by ‘liking’ a photo, the Mother’s Day photo with the most ‘likes’ will win – It’s that simple! One lucky mum will win a Hot Air Balloon ride over Melbourne for two, including breakfast valued at $799. For more details please visit www.sheppartonmarketplace.com. au or facebook.com/sheppartonmarketplace
GeT snAPPY AnD FLY HIGH… Shepparton Marketplace are giving one lucky mum the chance to win a Hot Air Balloon ride over Melbourne, simply by having your photo taken. Photo: Supplied.
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HEATH Nicholson Builders are proud members of the Master Builders Association Victoria and Registered Building Practitioners with the Victorian Building Authority. Business Owner, Heath Nicholson said, “Building and renovating should be a fun and exciting experience and we enjoy making our client’s experience just that.” From a small deck or verandah to building your dream home, Heath Nicholson Builders offer a high quality, personalised and boutique service. “We’ll work with you from design to build, you’ll be dealing with a local business who pride themselves on quality workmanship.”
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QUALITY, LOCAL WORKMANSHIP… From left, Qualified Builder, Taylor Dunning, Licenced Builder, Heath Nicholson and Apprentice Builder, Bailey Anderson of Heath Nicholson Builders. Photo: Supplied.
Follow Heath Nicholson Builders on Facebook and Instagram for progress of current and previous jobs. For a free consultation and quote on any of your jobs, please phone Heath on 0459 999 676 or email admin@heathnicholsonbuilders.com.au
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KDNL Grand Final rematch By Steph Boyle ROUND two of Kyabram District Netball League (KDNL) is where Tallygaroopna and Lancaster met again in their grand final rematch. The 2014 grand final went into over time between these two sides as they fought it out in the heat with Lancaster taking home the flag by one goal. As the rain cleared and the sun came out for Saturday’s rematch, it was all too familiar for both sides as Lancaster unveiled their premiership flag before the game. Tallygaroopna’s determination grew as they took the centre for the game to begin. Both sides started strong with Lancaster Goal Shooter, Leanna Couston, owning her goals, putting them in the lead. Tallygaroopna stepped up defensive pressure to gain the lead. With three minutes to go in the second quarter, the game was a draw and both sides upped their defensive pressure in the mid court forcing little mistakes with Lancaster leading by one going into half time.
Tallygaroopna Coach, Julie Telford, brought fresh legs on for the third quarter. Lancaster Coach, Leanne Busch, kept her side the same. Lancaster came out strong, to lead by four. Both sides felt the pressure at the end of the third quarter with the score standing at a draw. Goal Defender, Bree Giles, took an early intercept in the fourth quarter to put Tallygaroopna in the lead. Tallygaroopna Goal Attack, Chelsea Prenter, helped steady the game in her goal third and applied pressure down the court. Lancaster lost focus with nine minutes to go down by two. With 30 seconds to go there was one point the difference. Tallygaroopna shot a goal taking the lead to two. Lancaster fought hard, shooting a goal right before the final whistle meaning Tallygaroopna won by one goal. Tallygaroopna and Lancaster will meet again in round fifteen more determined and focused than ever with finals on the horizon.
DRIVING HARD FOR POSSESSION… Tallygaroopna Centre, Sharri Longmore driving hard to receive a pass off her teammate, Wing Defender, Julieanne Earles. Photo: Steph Boyle.
2014 PREMIERS STAND TALL… Lancaster A grade premier side line up as last year’s premiership flag is raised. Photo: Steph Boyle.
‘Kids’ have a ‘Rippa’ time
INTERNATIONAL GAMES… The Australian Parliamentary Netball Team, Fizz Vannapreseuth, Mary Coad, Luke Howarth MP, Senator Connie Fierravanti-Wells , Brad Osborne, Senator Bridget McKenzie, Jane Lovell, Andrew Laming MP and Graham Perrett MP, who recently took part in the Australian Parliamentary Sports Team for a special ANZAC Commemorative sports event against New Zealand. Photo: Supplied.
Parliamentary staff’s international sporting debut By David Lee MOST people at 63 years of age have seen their sporting days come and go, but nothing could deter Personal Assistant of Federal Member for Murray, Dr Sharman Stone, Mary Coad from heading to New Zealand to take part in the Australian Parliamentary Sports Team for a special ANZAC Commemorative sports event. Over the two day games event the Australian team of 15 battled for first place against the New Zealand Parliamentary Sports Team in a round of golf, a game of netball, a match of modified cricket and a game of soccer. While the ‘kiwis’ beat the ‘aussies’ in golf and cricket, and a close game was played in netball that saw the ‘aussie’ team lose 9 – 10, victory was taken in the game of soccer. Mary said, “It was a great opportunity for members of parliament, senators and staff from both countries to get together for the games in Auckland. “T h i s wa s my f i r s t i nter n at ion a l
appearance so I tried to keep up the representation of the electorate of Murray. “I had a really good time and it was great to be part of the Australia and New Zealand Parliamentary Sporting Teams’ commemorative event. “I played Wing Defence and Wing Attack in the game of netball. It was a very close match and considering the last time we played against New Zealand we were beaten badly, I think they were a bit shocked this time. “Every Wednesday in a parliamentary sitting week there are a group of us that go to the courts at Parliament House and play a game of netball in the morning, so we had a little practice before the international match. “We had T-shirts made for the occasion. One of the New Zealand members also provided everyone with a hand-crocheted poppy, which was very nice to receive. “This all just proves that you’re never too old to play.”
HAVING A BALL… From left, Kaiah Boyden, 4, Laurenson Silaga, 5 and Brianna Boyden, 6, had a ball at the Shepparton Bulls Rugby Union Club Rippa Rugby day at the weekend. Photo: David Lee.
By David Lee IT doesn’t have the same level of contact as rugby but is a fun, safe alternative for ‘kids’ and the success of the inaugural ‘Rippa Rugby’ game over the weekend will see the program continue for the rest of the Shepparton Bulls Rugby Union Club’s season while playing at home. More than 15 children aged between 4 and 10 took to the club grounds, Vibert Reserve, Archer Street in Shepparton to take part in training and to learn ball handling skills before taking to the field for a game. Junior Coordinator, Sonny Tahuriorangi said, “Rippa Rugby is a form of rugby that kids can play without physically tackling each other. It’s a non-contact, easy to play version of rugby. “It sees young kids wear a waistband with two flags attached and the opposition must remove one of these for it to count as a ‘stoppage.’ Six rips in a row awards a turnover of the ball to the opposing team. “It is a great opportunity for the little ones to get to know the sport of rugby and have fun. It’s a game that the whole family can enjoy and get into and at the same time learn a bit more about rugby. “We are calling the Rippa Rugby team the Shepp Calves and the club is excited to offer this free of charge to all kids who want to play – boys and girls – every kid is welcome.” The next Rippa Rugby game will be held on Saturday, May 2. For further information, contact Emma Boydon on 0417 578 531 or Sonny Tahuriorangi on 0415 596 653 or find ‘Shepparton Rugby Union Club’ on Facebook.
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ENTER THE 2015 VIATEK & ADVISER FOOTY TIPPING AND YOU COULD WIN $100 OR MORE TO SPEND AT ANY PARTICIPATING BUSINESS. SEE ENTRY FORM AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE.
••• ROUND 4 SELECTIONS ••• Richmond .......................................................v.......................................................... Melbourne St Kilda .............................................................v................................................................... Carlton Essendon........................................................v.......................................................Collingwood GWS Giants ..................................................v............................................. Gold Coast Suns Port Adelaide...............................................v.............................................................Hawthorn
Fremantle .......................................................v.................................................Sydney Swans Brisbane Lions............................................v....................................... West Coast Eagles Geelong Cats ...............................................v...........................................North Melbourne Western Bulldogs ....................................v.............................................. Adelaide Crows
Name ................................................................................................................................................... Telephone .................................................... Address.................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ENTRIES: The Shepparton Adviser, PO Box 1664, Shepparton 3630 Please Note: Each of the 18 participating business houses corresponds with one of the AFL football clubs. All you have to do is write the name of each participating business beside the team they are representing and then place a tick against the football team that you think will win each game.
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ROUND 3 WINNER MARC STEVENS Football Followers have the chance to WIN BIG during the 2015 AFL football season with the Viatek/The Adviser Football Tipping Competition proudly supported by 18 businesses throughout the Goulburn Valley. Each week there will be a prize of $100 to be spent at any of the 18 supporting business houses. Each of the 18 participating business houses corresponds with one of the AFL football clubs. All you have to do is write the name of each participating business beside the team they are representing and then place a tick against the football team that you think will win each game. Be careful with your selections as only correct entries will go into the draw for the weekly $100 shopping voucher. If no correct entry is received the prize will jackpot each week until a correct entry is submitted. Draws between two teams will only be recognised if a tick is placed beside both teams. Entries will only be accepted by post or hand delivery no later than 5.00pm on each Friday during 2015, unless stated otherwise due to matches being played outside the normal weekend. Entries must be on original forms – no faxes or photocopies will be accepted and only one entry per household is permitted. The judge’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
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Wednesday 22 April, 2015
GVFL Seniors Round 3 Results Saturday, April 11 Seymour 12.14-86..............d..................Mansfield 8.6-54 Shepp Swans 15.11-101 ...d........Shepp United 13.3-81 Echuca 15.10-100 .............d....................Tatura 14.10-94 Euroa 12.12-84 ...................d..................Benalla 10.14-74
GVFL Seniors Round 3 Saturday, April 25 Seymour .................... v........................... Euroa Benalla ...................... v....Shepparton Swans Shepparton .............. v................Mooroopna Kyabram ................... v....................Rochester
Goal-kicking 2015 Justin Maddern (Shepp Swans) .........17 Joshua Mellington (Benalla)................13 Paul Kirby (Tatura) ..................................12 Elliot Bowen (Rochester).......................10 Tim Bongetti (Seymour) .......................... 9 Timothy Looby (Shepp United) ............. 9 Kaiden Antonowicz (Shepp Swans)... .7
GVFL Seniors 2015 Ladder POS TEAM .................. PTS .............. % 1.
Rochester .............. 8 ...... 205.83
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Euroa ...................... 8 ...... 192.23
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Kyabram ................ 8 ...... 170.09
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Benalla................... 8 ...... 146.08
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Mooroopna ........... 8 ...... 130.87
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Shepparton Swans 8 ...... 127.15
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Seymour .................4 ........ 95.35
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Shepp United .........4 ........ 92.08
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Echuca ...................4 ........ 66.67
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Tatura ......................0 ........ 67.95
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Shepparton ............0 ........ 64.19
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Mansfield ................0 ........ 40.85
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Q&A with Simon Devine
Adviser Footy Tipsters
GOTAFE Goulburn Valley Football League (GVFL) Operations Manager for the AFL Goulburn Murray Kyle Power - Welcome to my office Mr Devine. Simon Devine - Thanks for having me here. It’s a pleasure. KP - How are you enjoying the Goulburn Valley? A little different to sunny QLD, but I think us Victorians have a bit to offer, not forgetting we are the sporting state of the world! SD - Not wrong there but it’s interesting the weather down here has been amazing since I arrived, and not sure if you have seen the storms that have hit QLD over the last few months but glad to be here, from a sporting aspect Victoria always has held that mantle and looking forward to enjoying what it has to offer. KP - Do Queenslanders really dislike Aussie Rules, surely not? SD - (laughing) What’s this Aussie Rules you talk about, surely it’s called football here too. But honestly AFL is making a massive impact in QLD with over 180,000 participants across the state and the highest female participation of all the states in the country. So in that respect I would say QLD loves Aussie Rules. KP - You’ve been around to all clubs now to introduce yourself and to see each club’s facilities and had a look at training, what has impressed you the most with the clubs? SD – It has been a busy and fruitful couple of months and starting to feel a little more settled personally and it’s been fantastic to go and meet volunteers and coaches at their own grounds. I’m not sure if impressed is the word but the thing I have enjoyed the most so far is how welcomed I have been since my arrival. Coming to the region with just my wife and no family or friends the clubs have been very helpful in making it feel like home. KP - The standard of football in QLD, how does that compare to us here in the Goulburn Valley Football League? SD - I’m hopeful no one in QLD reads this as they may not appreciate what’s going to be said but the standard of the GOTAFE GVFL is very high compared to the QAFL. QLD is still working on their state league competition as it was only reviewed by myself and others
within AFL Queensland just over a year ago. In QLD we see a lot of the players leave to come and play football in some of the best leagues in the country and the GOTAFE GVFL is definitely one of them. KP - Goulburn Valley Netball (GVNL), we know they are running separately to the GVFL, are we close to seeing them join the Regional Administration Centre anytime soon, and what are the hurdles that need to be crossed for a decision to be made? SD - Funny you should ask that, the GOTAFE GVFL have had several discussions with the GVNL in relation to what the two leagues could do together and starting to work towards a positive outcome. At this point in time both organisations are looking to put a working group together to provide an action plan. The interesting thing I’m sure everyone knows is all clubs are football/netball clubs, therefore it makes sense that the league should be one entity. KP - Salary cap / points system for clubs that maybe spending more than their rivals and to even up the competition, where’s that at and will it be fairly monitored if introduced? SD - A recommended framework is expected to be released from the AFL Victoria Player Payments Working Group over the next few weeks. Escalating player payments has become an issue increasingly concerning clubs over the past few years. A survey sent to all clubs in 2014 showed that the vast majority of respondent clubs favored a statewide approach to the issue to introduce a points system and to try and control club spending. The working party is now progressing to developing a framework for player payments based on the feedback received. Once all leagues have received the information in regards to implementation then we can work towards what it looks like for each individual league. KP – Thank you Simon and and all the best for the rest of the season. Kyle Power is a member of the 98.5 OneFM football commentary team and can be heard every Saturday morning from 9:30am.
MATT CHILCOTT (13) Euroa Benalla Mooroopna Rochester
DENNIS PATTERSON (10) Seymour Benalla Mooroopna Kyabram
JASON WELSH (12) Seymour Benalla Mooroopna Kyabram
JOHN RYAN (13) Seymour Benalla Mooroopna Kyabram
JACQUI HUDGSON (12) Seymour Benalla Mooroopna Rochester
SAM SARACINO (14) Seymour Benalla Mooroopna Kyabram
KYLE POWER (13) Seymour Benalla Mooroopna Rochester
SUZANNA SHEED (8) Seymour Shepparton Swans Mooroopna Kyabram
HAYDEN BEST (12) Seymour Shepparton Swans Mooroopna Rochester
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