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Rail outcome a An “Insight” into Shepparton ‘band-aid fix’ Is the country being misinformed about our city? By David Lee MORE than 120 locals braved the early hours of the morning last week to travel to Melbourne by train to demonstrate Shepparton’s need for an adequate rail service to parliament as part of the All Aboard Shepparton campaign, but is the immediate outcome just another temporary band-aid fix? While the Minister for Public Transport, Jacinta Allan confirmed that Shepparton wou ld have a se at i n a Reg iona l Transport Advisory Group that might see Sheppar ton’s rail i mprovement plan included in next year’s budget, Independent Member for Shepparton, Suzanna Sheed says she will keep up the pressure and continue to lobby for an outcome for Shepparton. Continued on page 21

THE TRUE INSIGHT… Host of SBS’s Insight program, Jenny Brockie was in Shepparton recently to film Shepparton’s appearance on the program, which focused on the township’s issues with drugs and unemployment, but did the television show and some locals in its forum paint an inaccurate picture of the town? Photo: Supplied.

By David Lee THERE has been a lot of talk over the past week on the appearance of Shepparton on the SBS Insight program, but was the program and some locals in the forum, at times, too harsh with their comments; com ments that are in fact based on inaccurate statistics and misinformation, and was Shepparton once again painted in a negative light? In the opening minutes of the program, some interesting points were made including

the youth unemployment rate in Shepparton being recorded as 19.3 percent, which was followed by statements from the forum’s attendees, made up of locals, that “there are just no jobs going here at the moment,” and that “the sense of opportunity in employment has changed.” There are in fact an abundance of jobs available right across the region and more being created almost monthly, with businesses expanding or opening their doors in Shepparton for the first time such

as Pactum Dairy, which has seen 60 jobs created in the last 24 months, Super Amart opening recently and creating 18 jobs, the impending opening of Fun City, which has seen the creation of 66 jobs, the expansion of Harvey Norman, which saw an extra 4 jobs created at its new site, the opening of Go Jump, which created an extra 80 jobs as well as the expansion of the Dhurringile Prison, which saw an extra 29 jobs created, just to name a few. Continued on page 14

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Committee says ‘Tanks’ for the generosity By David Lee THE newest instalment at the Australian Botanic Gardens Shepparton (ABGS), the Deathridge Wheel Flower Sculpture created by local Artist, Tank will now be a permanent feature at the gardens thanks to the generosity of a local family. The sculpture, which was created by Tank and erected at the gardens as part of the Shepparton Festival, was adored by all involved with the ABGS and so Tank decided to leave it at the gardens temporarily. During the May Greater Shepparton City Council meeting, Councillor, Jenny Houlihan gave a report on the progress of the gardens where she mentioned the sculpture and the ABGS Committee’s plans to approach community groups and clubs to band together to purchase it from Tank and a local family of three, who have requested to remain anonymous, surprised them by making the donation of $4,900 to allow them to buy the sculpture. Jenny said, “Deathridge Wheels are an important part of historical irrigation in our area and Tank’s innovation to give an old wheel new life to help preserve the history of the wheels was the reason we really wanted to make it a permanent fixture at the gardens. “It fits in well with the theme at the top of the garden’s mound which has a theme of food and irrigation. “We were absolutely thrilled to bits when the local family called to say they were going to donate the money needed to buy the sculpture. It’s very humbling. “This type of involvement between the community and the gardens is what we are hoping to have more of; to create ongoing opportunities for service clubs, groups and the community to donate and take on sort of an ownership connection with the gardens.” Tank said, “The gardens are the perfect location for the sculpture

PERFECT LOCATION… Australian Botanic Gardens Shepparton (ABGS) Committee Chair, Councillor Jenny Houlihan with Local Artist, Tank who created the Deathridge Wheel Flower sculpture, which is now a permanent feature at the ABGS. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

itself, so it’s fantastic that the local family were able to donate the funds needed for the committee to buy it. “I applaud and thank the committee for what they have done and for bridging the gap between the community and artists. “I also thank the local family for donating the sculpture to the community and the gardens and for supporting my artistic ventures. “I urge people to come out and have a look at the sculpture, see the gardens at the stage it is at and watch it grow.”

Increase in clinical areas sees record number of graduates By David Lee OV ER the last nine years GV Health graduate nurse numbers have increased by 100 percent, and that trend has continued through to this year, with a record number of graduates taking up the opportunities with GV Health. The growth to 31 graduates nurses and midwives, which is seven more graduates than last year, is due to GV Health extending their graduate rotations for clinical experience to Rushworth, Tatura and through their special care nursery. GV Health Graduate Nurse Program Coordinator, Kate Moroney said, “Because we have been able to include more clinical areas, we have been able to increase our intake of graduates. “We are able to offer more Victorian nurses leaving university an opportunity to consolidate their skills and transition into a competent registered nurse.”

RECORD GRADUATE NUMBERS… From left (back) – Grace Kennedy, Paegan Mestrom, Kayla Somerfield, Steph Hollis, Robyn Nye, Natalia Fantig, Nancy Johnstone, Nikita Dickinson, Riley Jones, Michelle Hitch and Louise Grant. (Middle) – Ellie Bird (Midwife), Mayi Godfrey, Kasey Little, Ria Hodge, Georgia Evans, Karlee Millsteed, Sarah Mould, Sharna Stewart and Rebecca Peterson. (Front) – Jayleigh Tillack, Steph Osicka, Leanna Couston, Tessa Taylor, John Ahinche, Christina Ponting, Fiona McAlpine (Midwife), Emily Perks and Brittany Tilley. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

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POLICE are seeking new information to help identify a man who allegedly punched another man several times at a pub in Shepparton on Saturday, August 16 last year. It is alleged two men were having a conversation in the smokers section of the Wyndham Street pub at around midnight when one of the men stood up and punched the other in the head several times. Police have released CCTV images of a man whom they believe may be able to assist in their inquiries. He is described as Islander in appearance, in his early 20s, with a medium build, and short dark hair with shaven sides. He was wearing a black jumper and dark cargo pants at the time. If you have any information on this incident or the identity of the alleged of fender, cont ac t C r i me S topp ers confidentially at www.crimestoppersvic. com.au or on 1800 333 000.

MEDIEVAL BATTLE… Mesaea Live Action Role-Playing Club Members, Anthony Mills (aka Barn Silver), Eva James (aka Sabine Anthousa), Alex Bull (aka Professor Hornsby) and James Hopson (aka Keeraith) are battling to help save the realm from the demon king. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

Realm of the LARP Club awaits By David Lee THE realm has been enslaved by the demon king who has shrouded the land in darkness and demons are attacking, this is the medieval battle that lays before the local Mesaea Live Action Role-Playing (LARP) Club, who have their shields raised, swords unsheathed and arrows at the ready to once again return peace to the land. Having started their quests four years ago, members of the local LARP Group have been taking to the bushland surrounding the Australian Botanic Gardens Shepparton (ABGS) in Kialla every Sunday from 12pm to 4pm, to take part in epic battles with trolls, lycans, pixies, vampires and great beasts. As their quests unfold and grow, so too does the group, with almost 40 members now travelling from as far as Melbourne to participate. Mesaea LARP Club Member, Alex Bull said, “We took the idea initially from the movie Role Models and the video game Skyrim, but after a while it has sort of taken on its own feel. “It’s all about sword fighting, role playing and acting and we have

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a lot of fun. It’s something a bit different and gets us out of the house, instead of sitting inside playing video games we’re out getting exercise and having fun at the same time. “We love using the botanic gardens. We were happy when it became available. It’s a magical place and a big area for us to run around in. “We have thieves, assassins, knights, kings, archers, crazy characters who want to take over the world and more who participate, and each of our characters have their own back story. “We’re a friendly group and invite people to come out and have a try.” For further information or to join the club, find ‘Mesaea LARP Club’ on Facebook or drop down to the Australian Botanic Gardens Shepparton in Kialla on Sunday between 12pm and 4pm. The ABGS is host to many other events and activities and is available for almost any gathering or activity. For further information, contact the ABGS Committee Chair, Cr Jenny Houlihan on 0418 598 033 or Secretary, Karen Kilgour on 0408 100 686.

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First business takes Feedback sought on out award nomination community plans CUSTOMER SERVICE OF THE YEAR… From left, RACV Manager, Katrina Kim-Worley, JB Jewellers Proprietors, Bozena and Jacek Szczurek (Customer Service of the Year Award - Retail Services) and Pental General Manager Operations, Gerard Segrave. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

THE 2015 White King-Pental 95 3SR FM Business Awards nominations process has kicked off, with JB Jewellers receiving the first nomination for the year, nominated under the Customer Service – Retail Service award category. All nominees will have the opportunity to attend the Gala Dinner and Awards Evening on Friday, October 23 at the Eastbank Centre, where winners of each category will be named. The community will have 20 weeks to nominate the region’s businesses under 12 categories, which include Best Marketing/ Advertising Campaign, Entrepreneur of the Year, Customer Service, which incorporates Professional Services, Trade Services and Retail Services, Hospitality Service of

the Year, Best New Business Under Two Years, Apprenticeship/Trainee of the Year, Professional Service Award, Trade Service of the Year, Retailer of the Year Award and the illustrious Hall of Fame Award. A ll busi nesses w it h i n t he Greater Shepparton City Council boundary are eligible to be nominated for an award with each award category’s individual set of criteria available on the website. Nominations, which close on October 2, can be made in store at participating businesses, online at www. sheppartonchamber.com.au/awards or via post by sending a completed nomination form to Business Awards, PO Box 364, Shepparton 3630.

THE community is being urged to provide their input into the five year reviews of the Tatura and Mooroopna Community Plans to help build new ideas and initiatives for the townships. Residents and business ow ners in Mooroopna will have the opportunity to discuss their ideas with community plan committee members at a number of ‘street talk’ sessions. Tatura residents and business owners are encouraged to fill out a survey or discuss their ideas with community plan committee members. Greater Shepparton Cit y Council’s Director Community, Kaye Thomson encouraged residents and business owners to share their ideas and help develop the updated plans. “These plans are developed based on ideas and feedback from the community. “Over the last five years, the Mooroopna Community Plan Steering Committee have achieved many of the actions on their Community Plan including the sound shell at John Gray Oval, advocating for the Ferrari Park masterplan, support for the Men’s Shed and supported the Historical Society to find a home. “The Tatura Community Plan Committee in partnership with council have combined with the Tatura community to progress several of their actions including advocating for the Pte Robert Mactier VC Memorial

Garden and Lake Bartlett Master Plans and establishing a walking and cycling group.” Consultation for both plans close on Friday, June 12. Mooroopna - Surveys Post: ‘Mooroopna Community Plan Review,’ Locked Bag 1000, Shepparton VIC, 3630. Online: w w w.su r veymonkey.com /s / Mooroopna5years I n pe rson: I n a fe edback box at Mooroopna Education and Activity Centre (MEAC), Australia Post Mooroopna or Mooroopna Newsagency, or speak with the Community Plan Committee members at the Street Talk (outside Australia Post Mooroopna) on Friday, June 5 between 11:30am and 1pm. Tatura - Surveys Post: ‘Tatura Community Plan Review Greater Shepparton City Council,’ Locked Bag 1000, Shepparton, VIC, 3632. Online: www.greatershepparton.com.au/ tatura-community-plan-five-year-review In person: Submit a hard copy of the survey by placing it in the consultation boxes provided at the Tatura Community Hub or Tatura Newsagency, or talk to a Community Plan Committee Member, Carl Walters on 0419 118 237, Terry Court on 5824 2642 or Vaughan Pattulock on 0407 143 614.

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UPCOMING NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH GREATER SHEPPARTON PSA MEETING will be held on Tuesday, June 9 from 7:30pm at the Shepparton Police Station, Welsford Street, Shepparton. Residents of all towns and areas of Greater Shepparton are welcome to attend. For further information, phone Cathie on 0434 343 327. THE GOULBURN VALLEY CONCERT ORCHESTRA will hold their annual concert this year is at Shepparton’s Eastbank Centre from 7:30pm on Saturday, June 13th. For further information or tickets, phone Riverlinks on 5832 9511. PICOLA HALL OLD TIME DANCE will be held on Saturday, June 13 from 7:30pm to 11:30pm at the Picola Hall. The band will be Scott Trigg and supper is provided. Entry is $8. Please phone Keith Schier on 5866 2722 for any further details. AUTHOR, HELENE YOUNG will be talking about her latest novel Northern Heat on Tuesday, June 16 at 10:30am at Shepparton Library and at 2pm at Numurkah Library. Bookings required for Shepparton. Phone Shepparton Library on 1300 374 765 by Monday, June 15. NORTHEAST HEALTH WANGARATTA FRIENDS OF THE HOPSITAL cake stall will be held on Wednesday, June 17 at the Northeast Health Wangaratta café from 8:45am sharp until sold out. All proceeds donated to buy urgently needed clinical equipment for the hospital. For further information, phone Nadia on 5722 5069. N AG A M B I E L A K E S C OM M U N I T Y MARKET runs on the first Saturday of every month (except January) from 9am to 1pm, with the next market held on Saturday, June 6. Lots of locally grown and made items, live music, food and drinks. Located in the main street of Nagambie on the banks of Lake Nagambie. Disabled access friendly. For further information, contact the market coordinator on 0475 885 047.

Ongoing SHEPPARTON MS PEER SUPPORT GROUP would like to welcome back all its members for the 2015 year, and also any new members who wish to join. Meetings and outings are held on the third Tuesday of the month from approximately 10am to 12:30pm. For further information, contact Ken Morelli on 0427 919 116 or Barry Flemming on 0411 468 489. HEARTBEAT VICTORIA GOULBURN VALLEY meet on the first Monday of the month at the GV Health dining room from 6pm for a meal. Meeting and guest speaker starts at 7pm. For further information, contact Ian Powell on 0418 575 141. MOOROOPNA INDOOR BOWLS SOCIAL BOWLS will be held every Tuesday and Saturday from now on at the Mooroopna Bowling Club, Echuca Road, Mooroopna. Names to be in by 12:30pm by phoning 5825 2275. Any enquiries to Jan Doherty, 5821 9832. COUNTRY WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION Congupna branch meetings are held at the Congupna Hall on the third Wednesday of the month from 11am. Everyone is welcome. For further information, contact Marg Sarkady on 5825 5106. GOULBURN VALLEY TYPE ONE Peer Support Group Shepparton provides support for people living with Type 1 diabetes and meets on the first Monday of every month from 7:30pm at GV Health Community Therapy Room, Graham Street in Shepparton. Enquiries, email gvtopsgroup@gmail.com or phone 5832 2674. CAMPASPE REGIONAL LIBRARY are seeking interest for a proposed Computer Group to meet at Echuca Library on the 1st Saturday of each month from 10:30am. For more information, call David 0408 101 846, leave your name with library staff, or come along on the day.’

Kitty Flanagan competition winners WITH just days before Kitty Flanagan sees local residents burst out with laughter, The Adviser needs to announce the four lucky winners of our Kitty Flanagan prize packs. Thank you to all who entered and congratulations to Danni-Marc Talarico, Kelly Rummery, Naomi Clark and Jason Rowe. If you are one of our winners and are yet to be contacted, please phone our office on 5832 8900 for details on how to claim your prize.

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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.

We Deserve Better

Dear Editor, O u r c om mu n it y of r e sid e nt s a nd ratepayers cannot afford the extra financial pressure/burden that their own council is putting them under. The community have been paying rate rises well above the CPI over the last five years. At the very least, council should be drilling down into each sector of the budget to see what can be cut in expenditure and freezing rates in these uncertain times. If a single mother with two children can run a “tight budget” in keeping a household running, then surely our council can do the same. Yours sincerely, Mary McNamara, Mooroopna

Thank You For The Support

Dear Editor, On behalf of the Leukaemia Foundation and Victorian families living with blood cancer, I would like to thank the readers of your publication for their generous support of World’s Greatest Shave in 2015. Thousands of people across the state made good on their pledge to lose their hair for a little while, to help others for a long while. It confirms what we already know - Victorians are a generous bunch who will do everything they can to help a mate. Like in previous years of the campaign, we were again inspired by the diversity of people who sign up and their reasons for taking part.

One milestone celebrated this year was that of 56 year old Michael Lewis who shaved his head for the 13th time at Federation Square during our official weekend. Michael said shaving is a lighthearted way he can show solidarity for people going through cancer treatment. Incredibly, over the past 14 years Michael has raised over $160,000 for World’s Greatest Shave to help continue the search for cures and to support families. This year around 3,000 people in Victoria will have their lives changed by the diagnosis of blood cancer. World’s Greatest Shave is the Leukaemia Foundation’s most important fundraiser, the money raised will be used to find life-saving treatments and provide free, emotional and practical support such as accommodation for regional families who need to move to the city for treatment. T ha n ks to World’s Greatest Shave supporters in Victoria, over $3,348,871 has been raised towards our $3,950,000 goal. We encourage your readers that it’s not too late to be part of this powerful movement to beat blood cancer. You can sign up and participate in the coming weeks, or simply make a donation to World’s Greatest Shave at worldsgreatestshave.com or by calling 1800 500 088. As the Leukaemia Foundation receives no ongoing government funding, we can’t thank you enough for supporting our important work. Yours sincerely, Stephanie Hechenberger General Manager Leukaemia Foundation Victoria Want to have your say? Email your letters to the Editor to editorial@sheppartonadviser.com.au. Max 100 words

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Investing in your future STRONG INDUSTRY LINKS… Partners in Training Australia (PTA) Director, Dot Spain (far left) and the team at PTA offer soughtafter industry qualifications to help graduates fast track their way into employment, like these students in the nursing laboratory. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

WHETHER you’re about to enter the workforce or looking for a career change, having a current resume, with industryrecognised qualifications is essential in today’s tough job market. Having the right qualification is the key to a rewarding career and training is a commitment and an investment in your future, so it is important to choose the right qualification and the right training organisation. Partners in Training Australia (PTA) is a local training organisation that offers sought-after industry qualifications that help graduates fast track their way into employment. Many people are unsure exactly which direction in training to take; PTA can assist in directing individuals into the most suitable and appropriate program for them. Qualified trainers with strong industry links provide students with important knowledge of industry needs. Face-to-face and flexible training models encourage robust discussion,

active engagement and student interaction. Students graduate with current skills, knowledge and the confidence to become a truly valued employee. Partners in Training Australia Director, Dot Spain says, “Whether it is a qualification in Nursing, Aged Care, Disability, Childcare, Hairdressing or Beauty, at PTA we take your learning beyond the classroom environment. We have simulated childcare rooms, nursing laboratories, and a working hair and beauty salon. These real training environments enable our students to develop their skills and knowledge to enable them to transition into the real world and into their careers. “There is nothing more rewarding to me than to see our students reach their full potential.” PTA offers Government funded training to eligible students, payment plans and VET FEE Help (Diploma qualifications only). Call Partners in Training Australia today, on 5821 4877 to discuss the right qualification for you.

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SLIMMING MACHINE THERAPY… Relax Health and Wellbeing Business Owner, Daphne Freeman can provide you with an effective treatment that provides real results. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

Targeted weight loss that works RELAX Health and Wellbeing is focused on assisting members of the community to combat their weight loss and personal cellulite issues with a new effective technology, which provides measurable, individual results. Relax Health and Wellbeing Business Owner, Daphne Freeman said, “Cellulite effects women of all ages, shapes and sizes; this is an effective treatment that provides real results. “The Relax Slimming Machine is an innovative vacuum therapy – a combination of an ergometric bicycle or treadmill activity that burns ‘bad fat’ whilst being safe, effective and consistently monitoring the user’s heart rate.

“Parameters are calculated taking into account individual characteristics and goals, in order to produce the best results. “The Relax Slimming Machine therapy has ma ny sig n if ica nt benef its when compared with traditional physical activity alone; just 30 minutes on the machine is equivalent to 10 hours of exercise - meaning the program is ideal for people who are time poor, just want to keep in shape, or for sports participants who want to increase their fitness within a short period of time.” To find out more about this exciting new technology, or to book your first session, visit Relax Health and Wellbeing Shepparton at 632 Wyndham Street, Shepparton or phone 5822 2888.

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Tasty, homemade lunches a specialty PROUDLY HOMEMADE… From left, Business Owner, Deborah Russell and Bakery Manager, Sue Bevilacqua of Tatura Bakery and Lunches proudly make and bake all of their homemade goods on-site. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

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IF you’re after a tasty lunch on the go, then look no further than Tatura Bakery and Lunches - more than just your standard bakery. With an ever-changing selection of warming winter casseroles, curries and pastas, plus all the staple favorites like freshly baked bread, pies and slices, this small town bakery far exceeds expectations. Business Owner, Deborah Russell says, “We make everything on-site and choose to apply a real homemade approach to the business, with everything from our breads and slices to the pies and casseroles, all being made on-site. “We pride ourselves on providing our customers with quick and easy, tasty lunches because we understand that people don’t have a lot of time on their lunch

break.” Whether you’re after a filling Winter curry, pasta or roast of the day - or a freshly made-to-order sandwich or roll to go, Tatura Bakery and Lunches certainly doesn’t disappoint. Tatura Bakery and Lunches also offer corporate and private function catering and can do just about anything, from pastries, slices and sandwiches to a range of finger food; and with their two delivery vehicles, can deliver right to your door. Open for breakfast, lunch and coffee from 6:30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday and from 7am to 1pm on Saturdays; call in and see the team at Tatura Bakery and Lunches, 149 Hogan Street, Tatura or phone 5824 1444 to place an order.

Region to benefit from share in $11.3M THE latest quarterly funding under the Australian Government’s four year $9.3B Financial Assistance Grants program is set to see local governments in the Murray electorate receive a share each in $11.3M. The funding is expected to go toward crucial local projects such as rubbish projects, roads, pre-schools, libraries, town lighting, parking as well as ensuring new businesses are attracted to stay in the local area. As part of the program, this quarter will see Greater Shepparton City Council receive $2,882,801, the Loddon Shire Council receive $1,940,562, the Moira Shire Council receive $2,436,292, Campaspe Shire Council receive $2,836,812 and Strathbogie Shire Council

receive $1,249,342. Federal Member for Murray, Dr Sharman Stone said $11,345,809 is being provided to local governments in Murray under this latest funding. “Local governments in Murray play a pivotal role in binding communities together and producing local solutions to local problems. “This funding supports local governments to deliver local priorities with the services, facilities and infrastructure communities need most,” Dr Stone said. For further information on Financial Assistance Grants, visit www.regional.gov.au/ local/assistance/index.aspx

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An “Insight” into Shepparton continued from front page One of the issues that seemed to be the main focus of the aired content was the drug issue facing the town, with one local commenting that “drugs are everywhere here, everywhere you go there are people on drugs.” The statistics that are gathered for the rate of drug usage in the town come largely from the crime statistics collected by our local police. These figures are in fact a measurement of the number of offenders being caught and not an accurate indication of a rise in drug use. Shepparton Police Crime Investigation Unit, Detective Senior Sergeant Will Watkins said, “Police are focused on working with the community to try and stem the scourge of ICE in all towns not just in Shepparton. To say that we as a community don’t have a problem with ICE would be naive, but to say there is a drug deal on every corner is ludicrous. “We continually work in conjunction with the community to put together information that supports the arrest of drug dealers and drug offenders. “The unfortunate thing with reported drug crime is we don’t get people coming in telling us they are on drugs. “All of detected drug offences are from arrests that we make, so if there is a direct increase in reported drug offences shown in our statistics, that correlates with an increase in the amount of arrests we’ve undertaken.” One thing that the show didn’t touch on was the statistics stating that Shepparton is the most overweight town in Victoria and the third most overweight town in the country.

SHEPPARTON’S ISSUES EXAGGERATED… The Insight program on SBS, recently aired an episode focusing on Shepparton’s issues including drugs and unemployment, but were their ‘facts’ inaccurate? Photo: Supplied.

The statistics gathered, released by the Heart Foundation, came from a 2011/12 Australian Health Survey, with representative samples selected across all regions of Australia. As part of the survey, participants were asked a number of questions relating to their health and wellbeing and also involved physical measurements being undertaken, which covered height, weight, waistline and blood pressure. As part of the survey, 34,000 Victorians across 79 Local Government Areas provided answers, meaning that an average of 430 people were surveyed in Shepparton, and with a populace of 63,269, that means that just .67 percent of Shepparton’s population were surveyed, which doesn’t seem like a lot to make an accurate statement that Shepparton is in fact the most obese town in Victoria. It is also interesting to note that in the four

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years since the statistics were gathered, at least five gyms have opened their doors in Shepparton, with one in particular doing so well it expanded to become the largest of its kind in all of Australia. While obesity is an issue that many regional townships and cities across Australia are battling against, the hyped up statistics are simply that, just hype. National Heart Foundation CEO, Mary Barry said, “The Heart Foundation has confirmed, as per the Victorian Health Survey 2011/12, that Shepparton is not the highest ranked in Victoria for obesity alone. “Despite perceptions to the contrary, the publication of our analysis was never about singling out the most obese areas in Victoria or elsewhere but rather to highlight the close correlation between physical inactivity and obesity.”

My insight... By David Lee SHEPPARTON has had many labels put on it recently. From being the most obese city in Victoria with high unemployment levels, to being the town with the biggest drug problem. While it would be careless to ignore the problems that do face Shepparton, and all other townships across Australia, it is just as important to be correctly informed on these issues. I’ll begin with the statistics released by the Heart Foundation on ‘obesity levels.’ These figures were not a measure of the town’s obesity levels, but were simply showing the connection between the lack of physical activity in the small, specialised group who took part in the survey, and how this level of inactivity is linked to their obesity. Reports on the unemployment levels seem to have lead the community to incorrectly believe that there are no jobs in Shepparton, and that the jobs that do exist require specialised training. There have been hundreds of jobs created in the area in a variety of industries over the past couple of years. Some advice I would like to pass on to those who say there are no jobs going, sometimes you have to start at the bottom to reach the top. It takes perseverance, determination and an individual’s drive to want to succeed. Moving to the drugs. Yes, Shepparton has a drug problem, but this problem is not Shepparton’s alone. I have lived in a metropolitan area and was asked on multiple occasions if I was ‘looking to score’ by people I passed on the street. Does this happen in Shepparton? I find it intriguing that there are so many stories being released on the inabilities of our amazing country city, and find it even more shocking that these stories are sensationalised and not based on whole truths, but are sadly widely believed.

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Lowest interest rate in the country FOR a limited time only the GMCU are offering what has been called ‘the lowest interest rate in the country’. In a bid to entice new members to the not-for-profit community lender, the GMCU have recently introduced a home loan interest rate of just 2.69 percent per annum. New borrowers and those with reasonable equity and/or a significant investment portfolio are encouraged to apply and if successful, are set to benefit by saving themselves hundreds of dollars in loan establishment fees, and thousands of dollars in interest over the term of their loan. Shepparton GMCU Branch Manager, Dallas Moore said, “If you’ve been considering changing lenders, now is definitely the time to make the switch. “Refinancing with the GMCU has many personal and financial benefits; the first of which, is that from the moment of application for finance customers experience the advantage of dealing with just one real, local person.” The GMCU’s 2.69 percent home loan interest rate is only available until August 31, and must be funded within ninety days of approval. Additional qualifying criteria does apply so to find out more, phone the GMCU on 5823 4128 or visit a branch near you, Shepparton, Mooroopna, Kyabram, Seymour, Euroa, Kilmore, Numurkah, Benalla or Echuca.

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LIMITED TIME ONLY… Shepparton GMCU Mortgage Lending Officer, Craig Durston, Branch Manager, Dallas Moore and Mortgage Lending Officer, Alex Franze are excited to announce the arrival of their lowest ever home loan rate, at just 2.69 percent. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

Works on drainage outfalls nears completion THE first stage of a $310,000 project to replace two drainage outfalls into the Goulburn River near Marungi Street is nearing its second stage, and is expected to be completed before the end of the month. The project, which came about due to deterioration of the river bank from flooding, erosion and structural failure, has been funded under council’s Capital Works budget and from the State Government Flood Grants and involves the upgrade of an existing outfall and diversion of another outfall into a newly constructed 1,200mm drainage pipe, the installation of a gross pollution trap and the regrading and regeneration of the river bank. G re at er S heppa r ton C it y C ou nc i l D i re c tor Infrastructure, Steve Bowmaker, says the Council has a number of stormwater drainage outfalls into the

Goulburn River. “The area near Marungi Street was surrounded by dead branches and concrete rubble, which have now been removed so works could be carried out. “When we investigated the sites they both showed signs of disturbed ground around each stormwater outfall indicating unstable ground. “The first stage of the works was the reconstruction of the drainage outfall which involved stabilising the waterway bank with concrete headways. “The construction has been quite difficult as council needed to keep the outfall operational whilst undertaking the work. A gross pollutant trap was installed at 4.5 metres deep along with drainage pits and the 1,200mm pipes and concrete headwall.”

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Home-based early learning gives children a head start THE Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters (HIPPY) Australia is a free home-based early learning and parenting program for families with young children. H I PPY is a voluntary participation program that is free for families to take part in; beginning the year before a child starts school, (usually when a child is around 4 years old) and continuing during the child’s first year of school. HIPPY families spend around 10 to 15 minutes a day, five days a week, doing educational activities together and home tutors schedule regular weekly or fortnightly visits with parents to work through the program’s activities in the family’s home. The program’s activities are designed to be integrated into the daily life of the participating family, with parents also encouraged to participate in regular parent group meetings.

Parents and carers deliver a specifically designed and structured curriculum of learning activities, consistent the Australian Early Learning Framework. The first year of the program provides children with 30 weeks of activities, which support literacy and numeracy skills, the second year extends these activities and provides parents with additional information about their child’s learning and development. HIPPY contributes to children making a successful transition into their school life and is strongly supported by research that shows a child’s most powerful learning comes from their family life; and that getting a strong start at school sets children up for life. Local HIPPY providers also offer parents a pathway to employment and encourage community participation. HIPPY works with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, families who don’t

EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES SHARED… Voluntary participation in the Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters (HIPPY) program means families spend 10 to 15 minutes a day, five days a week on dedicated home based learning. Photo: Supplied

speak English at home and any other families that are interested in giving their children a strong start to their schooling.

Please visit www.hippyaustralia.bsl.org. au for more information or contact HIPPY Australia on 1300 394 396.

Rail outcome a ‘band-aid fix’ continued from front page

MS Sheed said, “When you get told there is another committee or group we all have a sense of disappointment that there is not more action that has been taken. “None of us like to hear that the result of our hard work is the creation of another committee, but this campaign is not over.” The group will include a representative from the Committee for Greater Shepparton, and will be co-chaired by Labor Member

for Northern Victoria, Jaclyn Symes and Gippslander, Richard Elkington, with an aim to drive community consultation and inform on the development of the Regional Network Development Plan. The Regional Network Development Plan will set out the priorities for regional public transport now and into the future. The community consultation phase will start next month, with a session to be held in Shepparton and opportunity for input online. “We will keep up the pressure and having

a local representative in the advisory group will mean we are kept informed about the transport plan. “I believe that it will be inevitable that the government will decide that Shepparton requires increased timetabling and an investment in Shepparton’s rail network once they complete the plan. “As well as extra rail services, there will have to be money spent on the Shepparton Station to accommodate for dewatering of trains to ready two trains for service the next

day. “This campaign is in no way over. We will not stop until we see real investment and improvement in the line,” Ms Sheed said. Commendations are to be passed on to all of those involved in the All Aboard Shepparton campaign, the Shepparton Passenger Services Working Group and others who have kept the pressure on the government to gain at tention for Shepparton’s desperate need for more rail services and an upgraded rail line.

RAIL INADEQUACIES ADRESSED… The All Aboard Shepparton campaign saw more than 120 locals catch an early morning train to Parliament House in Melbourne and address Shepparton’s inadequate rail services with the Minister for Public Transport, Jacinta Allan, but is the immediate outcome just a temporary band-aid fix. Photo: Supplied

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Entertaining evening assured at annual charity dinner FOR the second consecutive year Cystic Fibrosis (CF) will hold their Christmas In July event in the Goulburn Valley. The annual charity dinner and auction will be held at the Quality Hotel Parklake on Saturday July 4, with all proceeds going to assist in finding a cure for CF through Cystic Fibrosis Australia. Event Organisers [sisters] Tracey Botterill, Lyn Gilchrist and Vanessa Crockett said, “The event is our biggest annual fundraiser for CF. “Last year we held the event at Monichino Wines and it was such a successful evening that we decided to do it again, only on a slightly bigger scale this year. “We received several emails after last year’s event from people saying what a great night they had, and offering their support if we were to hold the event again. “We are now urging the people of Shepparton and surrounds to get involved and come along to this year’s event. We’ll have a number of raffles on the night, lucky door prizes and an auction, and anyone who books a table of 8 or more people will receive one ticket free of charge. “There’ll also be great food and wonderful

CHARITY AUCTION AND DINNER… Sisters and Event Organisers, Vanessa Crockett, Lyn Gilchrist and Tracey Botterill are holding their second annual Christmas In July event to raise funds for Cystic Fibrosis Australia, with tickets on sale now. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

entertainment by Damien Mullin, (highlyregarded Elvis impersonator) as ‘Elvis Forever’; supported by local band Skuzz, and our MC for the night - former North Melbourne Football Club Premiership Player, Peter Chisnall. The Cystic Fibrosis Christmas In July charity dinner and auction will be held at the Quality Hotel Parklake, 481 Wyndham

Street, Shepparton from 7pm to 12pm on Saturday, July 4. Tickets cost $149 per person and are inclusive of the live floor show, three course meal, beer, wine and soft drink. Bookings can be made by phoning Vanessa Crockett on 0438 522 228 or Tracey Botterill on 0400 204 010 or via email to Vanessa neyzie1@bigpond.com or Tracey traceybotterill@bigpond.com

THE WINTER CHILL SETS IN… “Winter is coming,” actually Winter is here but there is more to Winter than just the cold days and waiting for the warmer months to return. Local residents in the 1950s and 1960s took advantage of the cold, gathering together for trips to enjoy the snow on Mt Buffalo. The photo on left shows a 17 year old Lolene Irwin-James with a giant snow ball in the 1950s. Lolene says the trips were all about “the simple things in life,” and recalls there being no ‘glam ski outfits’ in those days, with clothing consisting of mainly wool, gloves and socks, which often meant they got soaking wet when tobogganing down the slopes. The photo on the right was taken about 1960 and shows from left (in window) unknown, (front) Denise Leggett, Barry Ford, Margaret Campbell, Max McNamara, Patricia Irwin, Pauline Wilkinson, unknown, Noel Gardner and Peter Anderson out the front of the Mt Buffalo Chalet.

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

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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

wi t h Geoff Vallance

Main Image: PEAK HOUR… The traffic is like no other, in peak hour masses of commuters take to the roads by the thousands. Above from left: MARKET FRESH… Life goes on in Vietnam’s colourful markets, two ladies discussing daily life on the streets of Saigon. FROM A TO B… Family motoring, this is how it’s done where the motorbike is supreme, it’s like there is a competition to see how much you can fit on a bike. BUILT TO LAST… The Cham civilisation ruled for 2000 years from the 13th century, they were Hindu and built magnificent towers still used today.

A Tour of Vietnam

WE have just sailed into Phu My, the port that services Ho Chi Minh City or as the locals still call it Saigon. After a long and protracted war between north and south Vietnam, or what they called the American War, it all came to an end in 1975 when the National Liberation Front (north Vietnam) rolled into Saigon in their tanks and took over the Presidents Palace, as the tanks crashed through the front gates of the palace, American helicopters took off from the roof signalling the end of the war. The Americans had turned Saigon into a bustling city with a huge nightlife and it still goes on today. With a population of over 9 million, Saigon caters for everything from its central Ben Thanh market full of copy tee shirts, and watches and everything else in between, to a sophisticated nightlife full of clubs and more, it has it all. Must sees are the Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office designed by Gustave Eiffel who also did the tower in Paris, Chu Chi Tunnels where the Viet Cong had an underground network with hospitals and accommodation for troops where they could hide during the war; the hand dug tunnels would just fit a small Vietnamese but not the much bigger allies. A warning if you visit the Museum of Chinese and American War Crimes, expect a far different story of war than what we see in the west, the hundreds of graphic photos of the destruction of war tell a very horrific story from the communist viewpoint. Saigon is a great city to visit with its wide streets. A hangover from its French Colonial influence which still lives on today are its freshly baked bread and croissants for sale on the streets each day together with the Vietnams love of coffee. Armed with our purchases and experiences we return to our ship to head further down the coast. It’s early morning as you arrive and what many call the Mediterranean of Vietnam this is the port of Nha Trang. The crystal clear blue water of the bay is a buzz with little fishing and tourist craft busily plying their trade. Overhead are seven huge towers crossing the harbour where a cable car carries visitors to Pearl Island, a blossoming tourist attraction with an aquarium and much more. Nha Trang has a temperate climate and over the years has attracted new residents from many parts

of the world. Its long white sandy beaches and turquoise sea make this resort town a great place to spend some time, the shopping is good from markets to five star and its history dating back to the Champa Kingdom 13 centuries ago still offer the spectacular view of the Cham Tower complex, still used by locals as a religious site today. Vietnam is the land of the motorbike. It often seems there are more motorbikes than people. In the cities it can be daunting to face a wall of motorbikes coming towards you as you cross the wide roads, the idea is you just step off the curb and keep walking at a steady pace and all going well the motorbikes will go round you. Out in the countryside every so often you will see a wayside stop with refreshments and shade on offer and a number of hammocks. It has become the custom that weary motorbike riders, after 50km or so, will pull over buy a drink and lie in a hammock for a while before resuming their journey. Maybe we could do something similar for country motorists in Australia, just think of it, a Big Mac and a good lie down. Our journey in Vietnam continues as we call into the port of Da Nang, a big city highlighted with a 67 metre tall statue of the Goddess of Mercy overlooking the waters of the South China Sea. The white sandy beach runs for kilometres and was known by the American soldiers as China Beach. It’s where they spent much of their ‘R&R’ during the Vietnam War. The government no longer like any reference to China so they have renamed it My Khe Beach, but I think to me it will always be China Beach. Da Nang is home to the museum of ancient stone statues from the Charm Civilisation. It’s an incredible record of the Champa era that ruled the area for 2000 years, not Buddhist but Hindu. It’s from Da Nang you make your way to Hoi An; a fascinating ancient city with its incredible old section. Today it’s the city of tailors where you can have anything made in just one day. You can also travel from Da Nang to Hue, which was once Vietnam’s Imperial City. The huge citadel there bears testament to the greatness of a people whose architecture would have rivalled the great buildings of the world. As we re-board our ship we set sail for one of the jewels in the crown of Vietnam, Halong Bay, but more of that when we arrive. Until next time, Safe travel’n. Geoff Vallance.

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Men’s Shed offers real camaraderie By David Lee THE men of the Dookie Men’s Shed are quite something, which was shown through their latest donation of 22 possum boxes to the Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority, but over the last two years, the group has done many things for and with the community and members are hoping to see more people join in, lend a hand and enjoy the camaraderie. The group, which has been meeting Friday mornings at the Dookie Showground’s Jack Harker Pavilion, has completed many projects together over the years including assembling bikes for children at a local school, cut redgum sleepers to put machinery onto, carrying out maintenance works at the showgrounds such as painting chairs and resurfacing trestle tables, making condiment holders which are donated for the Dookie Show raffle, creating bat boxes, unique chopping boards made from locally sourced wood, completing private projects for members of the community including fixing cupboard doors as well as completing work with and for Landcare. Dookie Men’s Shed Member, John Sims said, “Our group is a not-for-profit group and we belong to the Australia Men’s Shed Association. The Men’s Shed is open to all men of any age and culture. Most people think it’s an old man’s thing, but it really isn’t. It’s about the camaraderie. “We are very grateful for the support from the Dookie Agricultural Society for allowing us to use the shed at the

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WORKING TOGETHER FOR THE COMMUNITY… Dookie Men’s Shed Member, Gary Lawson and the other men from Dookie Men’s Shed handed over 22 possum boxes to Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority Conservation Management Network Coordinator, Janice Mentiplay-Smith last week; just one of the many projects the group work together at completing for the community. Photo: Supplied.

showgrounds. It’s hard to start if you don’t have a place to meet and this facility is great; it ticks all the boxes for us. “The Men’s Shed was set up for men to have a yarn, socialise and to work together to complete projects. It’s not all about work though; we also have a lot of fun. “We’d like to think that we’re leaving a small footprint and we’re proud of what we do and can say that we are part of a worthwhile group. “Without the Men’s Shed, we’d all be doing very little at home. It’s something totally different and gives you something interesting to do. “The Men’s Shed is so important to us all now.” The Dookie Men’s Shed is always contactable for anybody wishing to know more about the group or to provide any materials for projects or support and can be contacted by phoning John on 5828 6469 or 0400 194 486.

THANK YOU to everybody who entered our Fun City Name a Pack Competition and congratulations to the winners below. Kaedyn Napier from Shepparton, Pack Name: Halo Tag Jason Leigh Stevenson from Shepparton, Pack Name: Boots and Roses Joel Miller from Mooroopna, Pack Name: Spyro Eloise Richardson from Kialla, Pack Name: Dinkys Lachlan Jobling from Kialla, Pack Name: The Duncans

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Riley Hunt from Kialla, Pack Name: Avengers Pack Reeve Evans from Toolamba, Pack Name: Specky (Magee) Blake McMeeken from Kyabram, Pack Name: Fred Dylan McMeeken from Kyabram, Pack Name: Alvin Joseph La Gamba from Mooroopna, Pack Name: Rio Ayva Hobby from Shepparton, Pack Name: Pac Man Kayla Laws from Barooga, Pack Name: Jerry (Tom & Jerry)

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4.00 Who's Been Sleeping In My House? 4.25 Country House Rescue 5.15 Father Brown 6.00 The Book Club 6.30 Compass 7.00 ABC News 7.40 Mapp And Lucia 8.40 Movie: Roald Dahl's Esio Trot 10.10 Top Of The Lake 11.10 Movie: Mabo 12.55 Movie: Annie Hall

6.00 Children's Programs 7.00 Weekend Today Sunday 10.00 Wide World Of Sports 11.00 The Sunday Footy Show (AFL) 12.30 TAC Cup: Future Stars: Presented by Craig Hutchison 1.30 Reno Rumble 5.00 Nine News 5.30 Postcards 6.00 Nine News

7.00 Reno Rumble 8.30 60 Minutes 9.30 Inside The Mafia 10.30 Stalker: The unit investigates the home of a young actress after she is terrorised by a fan. 11.30 The Following 12.30 Almost Human 1.30 Anger Management 2.00 Arrow 3.00 20/20 4.00 GMA - Sunday 5.00 Early Morning News

6.00 Home Shopping 7.00 Weekend Sunrise 10.00 AFL Game Day 11.30 House Rules 1.00 Footy Flashbacks 2.30 AFL: North Melbourne v West Coast 6.00 Seven News 7.00 House Rules 8.50 Sunday Night 9.50 Castle: A death occurs in the woods, and Castle becomes obsessed with the case because it

reminds him of a pivotal event in his childhood. Beckett reaches a turning point in her life. Then, Castle and the boys investigate the murder of a former child star. 11.40 Cougar Town: Jules tries to set her father up with Grayson as a best friend. 12.00 Do No Harm 1.00 Home Shopping 5.30 Seven Early News

6.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries 6.30 Hillsong 7.00 Mass For You At Home 7.30 Joel Osteen 8.00 Everyday Gourmet 8.30 Studio 10: Sunday 10.00 The Bolt Report 11.00 All 4 Adventure 12.00 The Talk 1.00 Let's Do Coffee 1.30 Huey 2.00 Australian Rally

Championship 3.00 The Bolt Report 4.00 RPM 5.00 Ten News 6.00 Family Feud: Sunday 6.30 Modern Family 7.30 Masterchef Australia 9.00 Shark Tank 10.00 NCIS 11.00 Movie: Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter 1.00 Home Shopping 4.00 Life Today 4.30 CBS: This Morning

7.20 World Watch 7.30 FIFA Women's World Cup 2015: Canada v China 10.00 World Watch 10.45 FIFA Women's World Cup 2015: New Zealand v Netherlands 1.00 The World Game 2.00 Speedweek 4.00 2015 Superbike World Championship 4.30 World Of Cycling 2015 5.00 The Bike Lane

5.30 The Hollywood War 6.30 World News 7.35 Michael Scott: The Catacomb Mystery 8.40 Dinosaurs: The Hunt For Life 9.40 Dateline Presents: Being Mortal 10.40 Dig 11.25 Movie: Inspector Montalbano: The Potter's Field (Italy) 1.30 The Woman Who Wasn't There

Monday Monday

ABC

6.00 Antiques Roadshow 7.00 ABC News 7.30 7.30 8.00 QI 8.30 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering 9.00 Julia Zemiro's Home Delivery 9.30 8MMM 10.00 Comedy Up Late 10.30 Lateline 11.00 The Business 11.20 Kangaroo Gang 12.20 Four Corners

6.00 ABC News Breakfast 9.00 ABC News Mornings 10.00 Royal Variety Performance 2013 12.00 ABC News 1.00 A Jubilee Tribute To The Queen By The Prince Of Wales 2.00 Mapp And Lucia 3.00 Movie: Roald Dahl's Esio Trot 4.30 Eggheads 5.00 ABC News 5.30 The Drum

6.00 Antiques Roadshow 7.00 ABC News 7.30 7.30 8.00 Australian Story 8.30 Four Corners 9.20 Media Watch 9.35 Q&A 10.40 Lateline 11.10 The Business 11.25 Dinosaur Stampede 12.20 Modern Spies 1.20 Movie: Lilian's Story 2.50 Movie: Clay Pigeon

5.30 Today 9.00 Mornings 11.30 Nine News 12.00 Win's All Australian News 1.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 2.00 Extra 2.30 Alive And Cooking 3.00 Nine News 5.30 Millionaire Hot Seat 6.00 Win News 7.30 Reno Rumble 8.40 Married At First

Sight 9.40 Footy Classified 10.40 Person Of Interest: Dominic threatens to shoot Harper and Elias. 11.35 Extra 12.00 Win's All Australian News 1.00 A Current Affair 1.30 Underbelly: A Tale Of Two Cities 2.30 Extra 3.00 Hot In Cleveland 3.30 GMAs

6.00 Sunrise 10.00 The Morning Show 11.30 Seven News 12.00 House Rules 2.00 Animal Airport 2.30 AFL: Melbourne v Collingwood: Presented by Bruce McAvaney and Dennis Cometti 6.00 Seven News 7.00 Home And Away: Ash and Kyle prepare for Brax’s prison break. A stranger starts following

Ricky. Hannah admits she still has feelings for Sean. 7.30 House Rules 8.45 Revenge: Emily's promising new future is threatened when Victoria discovers new, devastating secrets. 0.40 How To Get Away With Murder 11.35 Cougar Town 12.00 Talking Footy 1.00 Home Shopping 5.30 Seven Early News

6.00 ET 6.30 Good Chef Bad Chef 7.00 Huey 7.30 Bold & Beautiful 8.00 Family Feud 8.30 Studio 10 11.00 Masterchef Australia 12.30 Dr. Phil 1.30 ET 2.00 The Doctors 3.00 Judge Judy 3.30 Good Chef Bad Chef 4.00 Everyday Gourmet

4.30 Bold & Beautiful 5.00 Ten News 6.00 Family Feud 6.30 The Project 7.30 Masterchef Australia 8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? 9.30 Movie: Taken 2: Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace 11.25 The Project 12.25 The Good Wife 1.30 Home Shopping 4.00 Life Today 4.30 CBS: This Morning

5.00 World Watch 5.35 Weatherwatch 5.45 FIFA Women's World Cup 2015: Germany v Cote d'Ivoire 8.00 Weatherwatch 8.10 World Watch 1.00 Lior And The Sydney Symphony Orchestra 2.00 Ladies And Gentlemen... Mr Leonard Cohen 2.55 Tet 3.00 World Watch 3.30 This Is Brazil!

4.30 The Dales With Ade Edmondson 5.00 Living Black 5.30 Letters And Numbers 6.00 Food Safari 6.30 World News 7.30 Michael Mosley: The Truth About Meat 8.30 Simon Reeve's Caribbean 9.40 Death Row 10.40 World News 11.05 Death: A Series About Life

Tuesday Tuesday

ABC 6.00 ABC News Breakfast 9.00 ABC News Mornings 10.00 Q&A 11.10 Slow Train Through Africa With Griff Rhys Jones 12.00 ABC News 12.30 National Press 1.30 Devil Island 2.00 Parliament 3.40 Doc Martin 4.30 Eggheads 5.00 ABC News 5.30 The Drum

6.00 ABC News Breakfast 9.00 ABC News Mornings 10.00 Four Corners 10.45 Media Watch 11.00 Country Town Rescue 11.30 The Mix 12.00 ABC News 1.00 Antiques Roadshow 2.00 Rake 3.10 Catalyst 3.40 Doc Martin 4.30 Eggheads 5.00 ABC News

5.30 The Drum 6.00 Antiques Roadshow 7.00 ABC News 7.30 7.30 8.00 Foreign Correspondent 8.30 The Killing Season 9.45 Grayson Perry: Who Are You? 10.35 Lateline 11.05 The Business 11.20 Wallander 12.50 Movie: The Manchurian Candidate

puts the welfare of Jim's baby ahead of her career. 9.40 Married At First Sight 10.40 Embarrassing Fat Bodies 11.40 Extra 12.00 Win's All Australian News 1.00 A Current Affair 1.30 20/20 2.30 Extra 3.00 Anger Management 3.30 GMA

6.00 Sunrise 9.00 The Morning Show 11.30 Seven News 12.00 Movie: The Boy She Met Online: Alexandra Paul, Jon Cor, Thea Gill, Tracy Spirikados, Eddie Guillaume 2.00 The Daily Edition 3.00 The Chase 4.00 Seven News At 4 5.00 Million Dollar Minute 6.00 Seven News

7.00 Home And Away: Alf takes charge of the surf carnival. Kat tells Ricky and Kyle that Brax is missing. 7.30 House Rules 8.45 Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares 9.45 Tattoo Nightmares 10.40 Autopsy 11.35 The Mindy Project 12.00 Smash 1.00 Home Shopping 5.30 Seven Early News

4.30 Bold & Beautiful 5.00 Ten News 6.00 Family Feud 6.30 The Project 7.30 Masterchef Australia 8.30 NCIS 9.30 NCIS: Los Angeles: Callen uncovers new information regarding his father. 11.30 The Project 12.30 The Good Wife 1.30 Home Shopping 4.00 Life Today

5.00 World Watch 5.35 Weatherwatch 5.45 FIFA Women's World Cup 2015: Sweden v Nigeria 8.00 Weatherwatch 8.10 World Watch 9.00 FIFA Women's World Cup 2015: Australia v USA 11.30 FIFA Women's World Cup 2015: Japan v Switzerland 2.00 PBS Newshour 3.00 World Watch 3.30 When We Left Earth

4.25 Lois 4.35 North Sea Cycle Route 5.30 Letters And Numbers 6.00 Food Safari 6.30 World News 7.30 Britain's Oldest Family Businesses 8.30 Insight: Presented by Jenny Brockie 9.30 Dateline 10.00 World News 10.30 Wallander 12.10 The Young Montalbano

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SPORT

Adviser

Masters of softball to converge on region

SLED DOGS SLIDE INTO SHEPPARTON… The 2015 Australian Sleddog Sports Association (ASSA) National Championships will be held in Kialla this weekend. Photo: Supplied.

Sled dogging fun this weekend THIS weekend will see Moira Park Scout Camp, Kialla West transformed into a sled dogging haven, when 600 sled dogs and 200 competitors take each other on for first place of the 2015 Australian Sleddog Sports Association (ASSA) National Championships. This year, the Classic will also be hosting Australia’s only current Iditarod competitor Christian Turner, who has returned to Australia after participating in this year’s race, coming 15th, with a team borrowed from 2015, and three time Iditarod winner, Dallas Seavey. The Iditarod Sled Dog Race is a 1,600 km race through Alaska run by a not for profit organisation, created to maintain the history of dog sledding in Alaska and to honour the Native Alaskan Husky.

Still on target By David Lee LOCAL bowhunting champion, Keelee Smith is beginning to make a name for herself in the sport, taking out first place at the Colac Otway Archers Special 20th Anniversary Competition recently, and redeeming herself after defeating the bowhunter who beat her at the national titles earlier in the year. After doing well on day one of the two day shoot, Keelee finished the second day with a score of 328 in the three arrow round and 356 out of 400 in the single arrow round. Kellee said, “I managed to beat the girl who beat me in the national titles earlier this year. “To have beaten her felt pretty good and it was good to have been able to redeem myself. “I’m proud of myself that I was able to do better than I did last year.” Keelee’s next target will be the Mallee two day shoot at Mildura this month, followed by a two day 3D shoot at Bendigo in July, the State Titles in November and the World Titles next year on Easter weekend.

Christian, 26, was born and raised in Dorrigo, Australia, where it never snows and began mushing in 2008. Christian has spent the last few years alternating between Willow, Alaska and Australia training and preparing for this gruelling race. He was the fourth and youngest Australian to compete at the Iditarod, and the only one Australian for 12 years. Christian will be competing in the Classic with his dog BEANZ, while not racing, during the weekend, Christian will be doing a presentation on his experience as an Iditarod musher and chatting with competitors. Racing starts on Saturday, June 6 from 3:30pm to 8pm and continues on Sunday and Monday from 7am to 10am.

By David Lee THE region is gearing up for the biggest Softball Victorian Masters Championships in 10 years, with 650 competitors, their family and friends and the sport’s officials converging on Mooroopna Recreation Reserve on June 6, 7 and 8. Now in its 19th year, the championships will see 14 mens teams and 32 womens teams take to the pitch in a bid to take the title of champions, with the record number of participants helping to bring an economic boost to the region over the three big days. Of the teams competing, the A-Grade Mens team, the Giants and A-Grade Womens team, the Amigos are back from last year’s event to defend titles in A-Grade. President Softball Victoria, Jenny Holliday said, “Masters softball is an incredibly successful event. It brings together past team mates to re-live memories of ‘back in the day’ and importantly, creates new memories and for those who are not playing regularly, reminds us of why we dedicated so much of our lives to the game. “Softball is incredibly popular at a masters level. We are consistently the largest participant base at Australian Master Games (AMG in October 2015 in South Australia). “The championships move around regionally ever y year. It’s a great opportunity for teams to get away for the weekend and socialise, and an opportunity for us to showcase the sport in regional Victoria. Shepparton last hosted us in 2012 and we’re delighted to be back in 2015.” Games commence at 8:30am on Saturday and are played all day Saturday, Sunday and Monday with grand finals for all divisions starting at 2:15pm on Monday. Entry to Mooroopna Recreation Reserve, McLennan Street, Mooroopna is free.

Scoreboard Kyabram District League

Football Violet Town 149 d Rushworth 31 Stanhope 83 d Ardmona 69 Undera 97 d Girgarre 70 Lancaster 93 d Merrigum 39 Avenel 109 d Tallygaroopna 50 Nagambie 222 d Longwood 16 Netball – A grade Stanhope 37 d Ardmona 31 Undera 30 d Girgarre 20 Lancaster 70 d Merrigum 21 Nagambie 82 d Longwood 8 Violet Town 52 d Rushworth 27 Avenel 53 d Tallygaroopna 47

Murray League

Football Tongala 136 d Moama 84 Numurkah 86 d Congupna 76 Barooga 56 d Nathalia 52 Echuca United 109 d Deni Rams 82 Mulwala 148 d Cobram 48 Finley 124 d Rumbalara 55 Netball – A grade Nathalia 46 d Barooga 30 Numurkah 76 d Congupna 34 Echuca United 58 d Deniliquin 23 Mulwala 57 d Cobram 26 Finley 48 d Rumbalara 44 Tongala 52 d Moama 28

Picola & District League

Football Shepp East 119 d Katunga 51 Dookie United 94 d Katandra 76 Tnugamah 246 d Rennie 35 Netball – A grade Dookie United 56 d Katandra 38 Shepp East 57 d Katunga 45 Tungamah 38 d Rennie 33 Katamatite 58 d Waaia 32

Goulburn Valley League Netball – A grade Echuca 36 d Mooroopna 22 Seymour 50 d Shepparton 41 Swans 54 d Rochester 32 Euroa 68 d Tatura 25 Kyabram 46 d Mansfield 22

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Footy Tipping

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 10 SELECTIONS ••• Fremantle...........................................v .............................................. Richmond Carlton ................................................v ................................... Adelaide Crows Gold Coast Suns...............................v ..................................... Sydney Swans Essendon ...........................................v ........................................ Geelong Cats Port Adelaide ....................................v ................................Western Bulldogs

GWS Giants.......................................v ..................................... Brisbane Lions North Melbourne .............................v ..............................West Coast Eagles St Kilda ...............................................v ...............................................Hawthorn Melbourne.........................................v ..........................................Collingwood

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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NO WINNER ROUND 9. JACKPOT $700 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.

Football Adviser

Goulburn Valley Football League

Wednesday 3rd June, 2015

GVFL Seniors Round 7 Results Seymour 100) ........... d ........Shepparton (76) Mansfield (65) .......... d ............ Kyabram (53) Euroa (101) ............... d ..................Tatura (57) Mooroopna (123).... d ...............Echuca (67) Rochester (92).......... d .....Shepp Swans (50) Shepp United (76) ... d ............... Benalla (75)

GVFL Seniors Round 8

with Matthew Chilcott

Shepparton United take

Worksafe match

Adviser Footy Tipsters

MATT CHILCOTT (28) Benalla Euroa Rochester Kyabram Mooroopna Shepparton

DENNIS PATTERSON (24) Benalla Shepparton United Rochester Kyabram Mooroopna Shepparton

JASON WELSH (28) Benalla Euroa Rochester Kyabram Mooroopna Shepparton

JOHN RYAN (27) Benalla Shepparton United Rochester Kyabram Mooroopna Shepparton

JACQUI HUDGSON (28) Benalla Euroa Rochester Kyabram Mooroopna Shepparton

SAM SARACINO (30) Benalla Euroa Seymour Kyabram Mooroopna Shepparton

KYLE POWER (29) Benalla Euroa Rochester Kyabram Mooroopna Shepparton

SUZANNA SHEED (20) Benalla Euroa Rochester Shepparton Swans Mooroopna Shepparton

HAYDEN BEST (27) Benalla Euroa Rochester Shepparton Swans Mooroopna Shepparton

PHANTOM (16) Echuca Shepparton United Seymour Shepparton Swans Mansfield Tatura

Saturday, June 6 Benalla ...................... v........................Echuca Shepp United ........... v........................... Euroa Seymour .................... v....................Rochester Kyabram ................... v..............Shepp Swans Mansfield .................. v................Mooroopna Tatura ........................ v................ Shepparton

Goal-kicking 2015 Justin Maddern (Shepp Swans) .... 36 William Burstin (Kyabram) .............. 33 Steven Stroobants (Rochester) ..... 25 Joshua Mellington (Benalla) ......... 23 Brent Arho (Mooroopna)............... 20 Shane McDonald (Mooroopna) .. 19 Daniel Willis (Shepparton) ............. 18 Daniel Lewis (Mooroopna)............ 17

GVFL Seniors 2015 Ladder POS TEAM .................. PTS .............. % 1.

Rochester ............ 28 ...... 157.30

Mooroopna ......... 20 ...... 136.89

Kyabram .............. 20 ...... 135.81

Euroa .................... 20 ...... 126.37

Shepp Swans ....... 16 ...... 110.14

Seymour .............. 16 ...... 109.93

Benalla .................12 ...... 117.66

Shepp United .......12 ........ 89.95

Mansfield ..............12 ........ 78.13

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Echuca ...................8 ........ 64.01

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Shepparton ............4 ........ 77.20

12.

Tatura ......................0 ........ 54.15

COMPETITIVELY SAFE… Shepparton United’s Jesse McInneny was awarded the WorkSafe Most Valuable Player award during the Worksafe Match between Shepparton United and Benalla at the weekend. Photo: Baily Opie.

THE final scores between rivals, Benalla and Shepparton United were close, with the teams ending the game just one point apart, but while Shepparton United came out on top (11.10-76), there was a more important message promoted during the match, which was the Worksafe Game of the Month. The Worksafe matches, facilitated by AFL Victoria Country, allow WorkSafe to develop better relationships with local businesses and people, which in turn provides them an avenue to communicate their important message of workplace safety, and to award players in both senior football and A-Grade netball with WorkSafe Most Valuable Player awards. Shepparton United A- Grade netball player, Jenna Ogier and Shepparton United’s

Jesse McInneny took the awards for the matches, which were handed out by AFL Legend, Peter Knights and Netball icon, Sharelle McMahon. AFL Goulburn Murray Region General Manager, Martin Gleeson said, “The Worksafe games are a great celebration of country football and netball and a great recognition of the Worksafe partnership. They provide an opportunity for Worksafe inspectors and senior members and staff to interact with the local football and netball community and really helps to foster that relationship further. “The games are also important for promoting the Worksafe message and how important safety in the workplace is.”

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