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COMMUNITY CONNECT | page 6 Letters to the Editor | page 8 Travel Adviser | page 20 7 Day TV Guide | page 34 Classifieds | pages 31-33 ADVERTISING HOTLINE: 5832 8900

Welcome to Shepparton’s new display home the KIM MACKENNA RECEIVES NATIONAL MEDAL

LOVE FOUND IN AN UNLIKELY PLACE page 5

Meet Shepparton’s new mayor & his deputy

HOTONDO HOMES FEATURE

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BIG POTENTIAL FOR SHEPPARTON page 35 TENNIS | Sport Adviser

Fighting to save portable

By David Lee DURING a special council meeting last week, Cr Dinny Adem stood unopposed to take the seat of mayor of Greater Shepparton City Council after Cr Dennis Patterson made the decision not to stand so he could spend more time with family.

Following the election of Mayor Adem, Cr Fern Summer was elected deputy mayor for the second consecutive term.

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Learning to become ‘testing’ for students DON’T TAKE OUR PORTABLE… From left, (front) Murchison Primary School students, Lily Stewart, (back) Max Richter, Brodie Knight, Conor Finnigan, Ethan Knight, Archer Finnigan, Branden Wilson and Camiers Bolton, who are upset that the Department of Education and Training will be taking their portable classroom, forcing class sizes to increase at the school and one class into an old building. Photo: Emma Hillier.

By David Lee MORE than 700 signatures were taken to parliament last week, in a bid to reverse a decision by the Department of Education and Training that will see them take back a portable given to Murchison Primary School 10 years ago.

The portable, which was installed in place of one the department demolished, is an integral part of the school’s curriculum with two classes currently being run from the state-of-the-art portable, but the department has decided it would be better utilised by a school in the Continued on page 28 growth corridors of Melbourne.

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NEWS

Love found in an unlikely place Mercy Place residents begin planning their big day

By David Lee IT may seem like an unlikely place to find love, but that’s exactly what Mercy Place residents, 80 year old Terry Duffy and 71 year old Georgina Sheppard have done. After meeting each other in the residential aged care facility in October, plans are now underway for the two to be wed early next year.

It all started when Georgina’s daughter and granddaughter dropped in for a visit and Terry went scooting past on his scooter. Georgina turned to Terry saying, “What do you think you’re doing?”

It was then, Georgina says, that Terry did a doughnut and went back to chat to the three of them.

From there, a relationship began to blossom, with Terry asking to sit next to Georgina on a trip to the Echuca Men’s Shed in October, all day the two taking the time to get to know one another; and it turns out they have quite a lot in common.

TYING THE KNOT… Mercy Place residents, 71 year old Georgina Sheppard and 80 year old Terry Duffy, who met at the residential aged care facility, are now set to tie the knot early next year.

Photo: Emma Hillier.

“A sense of humour is important and we have a lot of fun with one another,” Terry said.

“Georgina is a beautiful lady. She is loving, caring and looks after everyone.

“Georgina picked out her own ring and I got down on my knees and asked her to be my wife. She said yes and then I had to crawl on my hands and knees to the chair to get myself back up again.

“I get on well with Georgina’s family, which is a plus.”

Georgina said, “The facility’s manager, Angela Marchant has been so supportive of us.

She organised to set up our rooms to enable us to share them, so that it was more like home.

“We are both looking forward to happiness, good health and the companionship. It’s just beautiful.

“Personally, I’m looking forward to having someone to look after.

“I already have my shoes for the big day. I just saw them and knew that they were me.”

“I already have my shoes for the big day. I just saw them and knew that they were me.”

Join the fun with Activities in the Park LOCALS are being encouraged to get involved and join the fun with Greater Shepparton’s Activities in the Park program, w it h Playba l l , Dis cover Sheppa r ton Historical Walking Tour, Qigong for Health and Spotlight Walk taking place between this Sunday and Wednesday next week.

Playball will take place at Judd Park in Merrigum on Sunday, December 6 from 10am to 11am, and is a multi-sport program that teaches sport and life skills to children aged 2 to 8 years.

The Discover Shepparton Historical Walking Tour will take place on Sunday, December 6 from 10am to 11am from the Greater Shepparton Visitor Centre and involves a 2km walk around Shepparton’s most significant historical points with Professional Tour Guides from the Greater Shepparton Visitor Centre.

Qigong for Health will run on Tuesday,

December 8 from 7:30am to 8:15am at the Mooroopna Recreation Reserve lake foreshore and helps to stimulate vital energy and creates harmony and health in the body and mind using an old form of Chinese exercise.

T he S p ot l ig ht Wa l k w i l l r u n on Wednesday, December 9 from 9pm along the Goulburn River and will allow the chance to see some of the native animals that live in our local bushland during the one hour RiverConnect Spotlight Walk.

For more i n for mat ion on Greater Shepparton City Council’s Activities in the Park program or to book, visit www. getmoovingshepparton.com.au, download the ‘Get Mooving’ app, like ‘Get Mooving Greater Shepparton’ on Facebook or contact council’s Active Living Department on 5832 9431.

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NEWS

Movement Disorder Nurse project a success A REPORT on the GV Health Movement Disorder Nurse Rural Demonstration Project was launched last week, following the successful completion of the two-year project.

A position was created in 2012 for a Movement Disorder Nurse to support local people with Parkinson’s Disease and other movement disorders, with the report measuring quality of life changes for the more than 200 patients who accessed the Movement Disorder Nurse.

A total of 76 percent of patients surveyed said their quality of life was maintained or improved as a result of being able to access support from the local Movement Disorder Nurse.

GV Health CEO, Dale Fraser said, “The Movement Disorder Nurse’s role was established as part of a unique partnership agreement co-funded between GV Health, Parkinson’s Victoria and the Shepparton Parkinson’s Support Group, which drove the trial project.

“The Movement Disorder Nurse has improved the confidence of patients and carers to self-manage symptoms and medications, increased knowledge of 150 local healthcare providers through 23 education sessions and improved clinical care through the introduction of advanced

SHEED TAKES QUESTION TIME FROM STUDENTS… Member for Shepparton District, Suzanna Sheed said it wasn’t as rowdy as Question Time in State Parliament during her recent visit to Orrvale Primary School, where she took questions from Grade 5 and 6 students, but she said the level of interest was impressive.

During her visit, Suzanna was asked about life as a parliamentarian and how the system works, with one student asking if she liked her job, to which Suzanna replied, “I’m enjoying it very much. It’s a bit like my previous job (as a lawyer) I get to help people solve problems. They might be big problems such as needing better trains or a new hospital or individual ones for a person who comes to my office.” Photo: Michelle Patterson.

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PROJECT A SUCCESS… From left, GV Health Movement Disorder Nurse, Sheree Ambrosini, Community Rehabilitation Centre Manager, Johanna Madden, Director of Allied Health, Gayle Sammut, Executive Director Community and Integrated Care, Leigh Rhode, Shepparton Parkinson’s Support Group Past President, Robin Squire, Parkinson’s Victoria CEO, Emma Collin, Parkinson’s Victoria Clinical Nurse Consultant, Victor McConvey, GV Health Project Officer, Elizabeth Jenkins, Divisional Clinical Director Medical, Arup Bhattacharya and CEO, Dale Fraser. Photo: Supplied.

therapies at GV Health.

“The Movement Disorder Nurse position has been evaluated and is a great success

story. The role will continue to be funded as an ongoing component of the GV Health Community Rehabilitation Program.”

NEWS

National award for service

Green light for food and garden waste service

SHEPPARTON Search and Rescue Squad Member, Kim MacKenna was awarded the National Medal recently, which is awarded for 15 years or more of service with Emergency Services. The award was presented by Member for Northern Victoria, Wendy Lovell. Photo: Supplied.

GOTAFE GARDENS A MASTERPIECE… GOTAFE’s new look gardens were officially completed last week, with Certificate III Horticulture and Conservation Land Management students working to give the face of GOTAFE a fresher and more appealing look. Course Coordinator, Rob Hall said, “The students should be incredibly proud of what they have done. It’s so much more inviting now. Stage 2 is already in the pipeline, which we hope will see next year’s students working on the gardens to the left of Covers Restaurant.” From left, GOTAFE Certificate III Horticulture and Conservation Land Management Students, Connor Willis, Rebecca McNab, Olivia Green and Vicki Parker-Johnston. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

COUNCIL’S new food and garden waste service has been given the green light by local residents, who are making the switch and are now enjoying the convenience of combining food and garden waste into the green lid bin.

In the first week of the full food and garden waste service, council’s contamination rate was 1.8 percent, which normally sits around 5 to 8 percent.

Greater Shepparton City Council Councillor, Jenny Houlihan said, “The first week ran smoothly, with most residents jumping on board and doing their bit and saying that it has been made easy with the kitchen caddy.

“We would like to remind residents that nappies and plastic bags other than the purple compostable bags supplied should not be placed into the green lid bin.

“Contamination will cost Council, and therefore residents, more in waste management charges. Most residents have done well, but just a small reminder - if it’s not grown or eaten it shouldn’t go in the green lid bin. That’s the best way to remember it.”

For more information on what can and cannot go in the green lid bin, visit www. greatershepparton.com.au or call 5832 9700.

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EVENTS

COMMUNITY CONNECT 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.

UPCOMING THE AUSTRALIAN HEARING BUS will be visiting Bunnings Warehouse in Shepparton to offer free hearing checks and raise hearing health awareness on Wednesday, December 2 and Friday, December 4. This is a free program that is targeted at people aged over 60 years who are at most risk of hearing loss.

A GARAGE SALE FOR CHARITY will run on Friday, December 4 from 12 noon to 4pm and Saturday, December 5 from 7:30am to 1pm at 24 Michel Street (off Archer Street), with proceeds going to GV Hospice. Lots of goods for sale including furniture, books, plants and clothes.

Donations of goods accepted. Barbeque, food and scones available. For enquiries, phone Marg on 5821 4426.

JUST DINNER will run on Sunday, December 6.

A social evening for singles and couples aged 45 to 70. All are most welcome to come along, meet others and enjoy dinner. For further information, phone Marg on 5825 1114, or Vicki on 0427 254 274.

AUTHOR, DEBORAH BENSON will talk about her book ‘Judicial Murder: The Crown vs David Young’ at Nagambie Library, 6pm for 6:30pm start on Wednesday, December 9 and at Numurkah Library at 10:30am and at Shepparton Library at 2pm on Thursday, December 10. Bookings required for Nagambie and Shepparton. For further information and bookings, please phone the Library where you wish to attend the talk on 1300 374 765.

ONGOING GRANDPARENTS SUPPORT GROUP meet on

the first Thursday of each month from 10am to 12 noon at the Shepparton Family Relationship Centre, 68 Wyndham Street in Shepparton. For information, phone 5820 0444.

THE PROBUS CLUB OF SHEPPARTON INC. meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 9:30am at the Goulburn Valley Hotel. For ladies and men, retired or semi-retired. Add zest to your lifestyle. For enquiries, phone Kevin on 5822 2673 or Marie on 5831 5256.

PFLAG SHEPPARTON we are a group of parents, family and friends of gay, lesbian and bisexual people who meet regularly to offer support and friendship to families and particularly parents. For more information, phone Glenys 0409 626 647 or email pflag@ucce.org.au.

SING AUSTRALIA GROUPS Shepparton meets Tuaesdays from 7:30pm to 9:30pm at the Baptist church Shepparton (except school holidays). To participate in singing (no auditions needed), contact Meryl on 5831 2202 or 0418 578 369. Also on the Sing Australia website www. singaustralia.com.au.

GV CHRONIC PAIN Support Group meets on the third Wednesday of every month from 1pm to 2:30pm at Primary Care Connect, 399 Wyndham Street, Shepparton. Come along and share in support. For more information, email gvcpsg@ gmail.com or phone 0458 510 416 between 10am and 4pm.

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)

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SANTA HAS ARRIVED… 2 year old Shepparton twins, Elaina and Marlee Lancaster had their faces painted celebrating Santa’s arrival at the Shepparton Marketplace. Photo: Emma Hillier.

Bush Christmas party CHRISTMAS is just around the corner and to help celebrate the festive time of year, Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative is holding a special Rumbalara’ Heart of the Community Bush Christmas Party.

Ru n n i ng on T hu r s d ay, D e c emb er 10 from 5pm to 8pm at Rumbalara’s Mooroopna site, the evening will provide

plenty of entertainment for the whole family including Christmas carols, fun activities for the kids, a visit form Santa, local entertainers, family portrait sittings, hamper raffles and a barbeque dinner.

Families must register before midday, December 5 by contacting Fallon Harris on 5820 0000.

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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.

CAN COUNCIL GET IT RIGHT? Dear Editor, For the past four years I have received an annual “Clean up your block notice” from Greater Shepparton City Council reminding me to slash long grass or fines may apply.

Council requests that the following activities are undertaken based on your land ownership.

• Vacant Residential Land – please reduce fuel loads, slash and mow grass, clean up leaves and twigs and remove any rubbish • Any person who has failed to comply with a Fire Prevention Notice can be issued with an infringement with a penalty of $1,516 • Matters referred to court for failing to comply

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with a Fire Prevention Notice can now result in fines of up to $18,200 and/or 12 months imprisonment I live within walking distance to Shepparton CBD, my home was built during the 40s era as were adjoining neighbourhood properties.

I have house insurance for replacement value - however Greater Shepparton City Council in their wisdom (or greed) decided the site value is worth more in terms of their revenue returns than capital improvement!

Each year I phone and remind council, this is not a vacant block of land, I live here!

According to my rates notice and neighbouring properties, there are no residential buildings sitting on these blocks! I am now the owner of a designated vacant block of land.

Is it any wonder locals are moving on to greener pastures away from Shepparton?

Yours sincerely, J. Reed Shepparton

FOOD SECURITY IN AUSTRALIA Dear Editor, How important is food security in Australia?

We should all be thinking about this question, because government policy is seriously hindering our ability to grow food for Australians and the rest of the world.

Food production across large parts of our food bowl, in the Murray-Darling Basin, is well below capacity and we have food processing plants operating well below maximum production and therefore costing our nation jobs and valuable export dollars.

This is all occurring because governments have tried to implement a flawed MurrayDarling Basin Plan and have refused to make necessary adjustments which provide equally for the environment, economy and people; as was always intended and promised.

Food producers need urban support to convince politicians, who are scared of losing ‘green’ votes, that we need to find the right balance between water allocations for the environment and productive use for our future food security.

Help us deliver this message because at the moment we’re failing miserably.

Yours sincerely, Robert Danieli Kyabram

FAMILY VIOLENCE Dear Editor, The 2015 Australian of the Year, Rosie Batty, addressed a special parliamentary sitting recently to draw attention to the tragedy of family violence in our community.

Her speech and that of several others

highlighted that family violence is an issue that we all need to take action on, at every level of our society.

In regional Victoria and in Ovens Valley, family violence impacts ou r homes, neighbourhoods, workplaces, schools and towns.

Events associated with White Ribbon Day have drawn attention to the confronting, heart breaking and overwhelming issues associated with family violence.

Let’s hope that by putting family violence in the spotlight we can now go on to create change and improve the lives and outcomes for women, men and children.

Yours sincerely, Tim McCurdy Member for Ovens Valley

NORTH-SOUTH PIPELINE AND DESAL PLANT Dear Editor, Irrigators in northern Victoria are really struggling both financially and emotionally at the moment, as the price of temporary irrigation water hits $250 to $300 per megalitre.

So it’s particularly disappointing that the Andrews Labor Government is trying to convince northern communities that reversing the north-south pipeline and turning on the desal plant is the solution.

It is nothing but a cruel hoax.

It is a hoax because if it did go ahead, the irrigation water sent up the pipeline would cost roughly $5,000 per megalitre plus the cost of pumping it.

To put that in perspective, at that price an average dairy farm would have a yearly water bill of around $4.5M. Labor claims it’s considering the plan to assist struggling irrigators, but how on earth will it help them if they can’t afford a drop of the water?

The truth is that the Andrews Labor Government is desperate to find a reason to turn on the desal plant.

They want to validate its existence and they’re using drought-stricken farmers to do it.

There are ways the government could help struggling irrigators in northern Victoria, such as releasing more environmental water under the Murray-Darling Basin Plan into the temporary market.

The last Labor government built the northsouth pipeline and desal plant, and it looks like this new Labor government is hell-bent on using them both – no matter the cost.

Yours sincerely, Peter Walsh Leader of The Nationals Shadow Minister for Water

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NEWS PREMIUM FESTIVAL… From left, Inspector Dan Trimble, Goulburn Valley Divisional Commander, Superintendent Michael Sayer, Ethnic Council Shepparton Project Coordinator, Sam Atukorala, Westpac Premium Relationship Manager, Jaimee Desai and Relationship Director, Neil Herlihy.

Photo: Supplied.

Local invited to celebrate festival of lights AT the beginning of November, Westpac Premium held its inaugural Diwali Event at the RACV club in Melbourne, which local Ethnic Council Shepparton Project Coordinator, Sam Atukorala was one of 100 invited guests who was lucky enough to attend.

The event, which was designed to celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights, celebrated by millions of Hindus across the world, was

inaugurated by the lighting of the symbolic diya by the General Consul of India, Manika Jain and State General Manager of Westpac Premium, James Cudmore.

Sam said, “The night was full of dancing, food and music – special dance performances including an interactive dance session with the Bolly Dazzlers was held which saw everyone get on the dance floor and dance to some Bollywood songs.”

Water safety for new arrivals A SMALL group of newly arrived mothers and their children are learning vital water safety skills in Shepparton, in the lead up to Summer.

The group of Afghani women and their pre-school age children are taking part in swimming lessons at Aquamoves, in a program co-funded by Kildonan UnitingCare and Community Fund Goulburn Valley.

The program aims to make both the mums and children more confident in the water and have a better understanding of pool etiquette and water safety.

K ildonan UnitingCare CEO, Stella Avramopoulos said the participants are learning potentially life-saving skills.

“Water confidence and access to swimming lessons is something many of us take for

granted in Australia.

“Many new arrivals, even adults, have never learnt to swim and this can be dangerous particularly with Summer and warmer weather approaching.”

Mums have been provided with culturally appropriate swimming costumes to enable them to participate and are joined by the Kildonan’ multicultural worker who assists with language.

“Making it as easy and comfortable as possible for the women to participate, combined with the expertise of the swimming instructors, has made the experience a really fun and positive one,” Ms Avramopoulos said.

For further information, contact Kildonan UnitingCare on 5831 6157 or visit 219-225 Wyndham Street, Shepparton.

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NEWS

Specialist tackle shop with a wealth of knowledge

DISCOUNTED CHRISTMAS GIFTS… From left, Jaycar Electronics Sales Assistant, Ashley Zeuschner, Store Manager, Chris Lane, Duty Manager, Daniel Standley and Sales Assistant, Kyle Inifer with this season’s discounted Christmas gifts. Photo: Emma Hillier.

LOCAL EXPERT… Boats & More Boats Salesman, Pip Clement lives and breathes fishing and boating and is your local expert at Boats & More. Photo: Emma Hillier.

BOATS salesman, Pip Clement, doesn’t just go to work in the morning. He lives and breathes fishing and boating.

Having fished on every continent in the world, with the exception of Antarctica, there’s not much Pip doesn’t know about fishing of all kinds.

A recent addition to the Boats & More team, Pip has revamped the tackle section and chandlery to better showcase the incredible variety of products they stock.

“For instance, we have the largest range of Oar-gee lures in Victoria,” Pip said.

Additionally, local identity and salesman, Merv Thomas, who raced in the Southern 80

for eleven years, can give you all the advice on boating you need.

“Anyone can stand behind a counter and hit a till,” Pip said, “But here we have the knowledge and experience to help our customers find exactly what they’re looking for.”

Pip is also excited to note, having returned to Shepparton after twenty years away, that fishing is now far better in the Goulburn Valley. “We have more access now and there are more fish to be caught,” Pip said.

For all your boating, fishing and skiing needs (and more), visit Boats & More at 207 Numurkah Road, Shepparton or phone 5822 2108.

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From remotes to robotics for Christmas FOR all your electrical needs, Jaycar Electronics is your one-stop shop.

“We stock a great range of remote control gear, which make fantastic Christmas gift ideas for kids of any age,” Jaycar Store Manager, Chris Lane said. “Our remotes are purchased by everyone – from eight to eighty!”

“Jaycar’ really is the place to come and browse around for that unique gift.

For instance, we are selling a lot of laser lightshow projectors at the moment and you can also purchase an aqua pod, which is

literally a bottle launcher,” Chris said.

Jaycar also stocks automotive, computer and TV accessories, along with robotic and electronic kits, solar, security and sound equipment.

“Most of your electronic technical problems can be solved here,” said Chris.

With many discounts on offer in their latest catalogue, you’ll also find the price is right at Jaycar Electronics, Shop 4, 575585 Wyndham Street, Shepparton or phone 5822 4037.

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NEWS

Your gateway to a better lifestyle A HOLIDAY LIFESTYLE… Living in a Gateway Lifestyle community is like living your everyday life as a holiday. Photo: Supplied.

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SET near the gushing Broken River in the High Country north-eastern region of Victoria, Gateway Lifestyle Benalla aims to provide you with a secure over-50s environment to manage both living and lifestyle simultaneously.

With over 40 locations in NSW, QLD and VIC, no entry or exit fees and the company of other like-minded people, you can be assured of living the vibrant life you have always envisioned.

Maroochy residents, Marilyn and Ray Thompson said that since moving into a Gateway Lifestyle community, their life has been nothing short of a holiday.

“We love that there is a supportive, united bunch of people living here that we mingle with.

Honestly, we could not have dreamt of a better way to enjoy ourselves in our post 50s years,”

Marilyn said.

New homes are now available for sale at Benalla.

“Our homes are affordable, architecturally designed and free-standing. If you buy a brand new home at one of our communities, you even have the freedom of choosing certain features of your new home, from a range of set options,” Head of Sales and Marketing, Tonia Ivanni said.

Buy a new home at Benalla now to redeem an exclusive Christmas offer of either a $2,000 travel voucher or thee months rent free. Valid from November 1 until January 1, 2016; some other conditions may also apply.

Find out more about Gateway Lifestyle Benalla by calling 1300 361 311 and speaking to a representative or visit our website www. gatewaylifestyle.com.au

Much more than just tyres

ALL YOUR SERVICING NEEDS… From left, Bridgestone Service Centre, Solar City Tyres Retail Manager, Alan Favaro with Retail Sales staff, Lauren Ellis, Gabrielle Sait and Jess Milne.

Photo: Emma Hillier.

WE all know they do tyres, but Bridgestone Service Centre, Solar City Tyres also have three qualified mechanics on-board for all your mechanical and air-conditioning servicing needs.

“At Bridgestone Service Centre, Solar City Tyres, we’ve created a unique tyre and auto retailing environment, where you can make confident choices about your driving needs,” Bridgestone Service Centre, Solar City Tyres General Business Manager, John Zappala said.

“We have a state-of-the-art wheel alignment machine,” said John. “And coming into these hotter months, it’s also great to get your

air-conditioning serviced, to prevent any unwanted surprises.”

“We do motor re-builds, brake servicing and can lower vehicles. As a registered VACC member, we also do log book servicing for all major brands.”

Bridgestone Service Centre, Solar City Tyres are running a November/December special of buy three Bridgestone Potenza, Ecopia or Supercat tyres, and get the fourth tyre free.

From specials on tyres to services of all kinds, drop in to Bridgestone Service Centre, Solar City Tyres, 125 New Dookie Road, Shepparton, or phone 5831 5177.

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NEWS

Two $3,000 diamond rings to be won at Purdeys Jewellers THE spirit of Christmas is truly alive at Purdeys Jewellers, as they are set to give away thousands of dollars worth of jewellery from their ‘Christmas Bon Bon’ gift tree.

From December 1 until Christmas Eve, every customer who spends $150 or more gets to choose a bon bon from the tree, with every bon bon containing an exciting prize, to the value of $3,000.

“We have watches, a variety of gold and silver jewellery, and one lucky winner at each of our two stores will win a $3,000 diamond ring!” Purdeys Jewellers Co-proprietor, Michael Kearney said.

“The atmosphere is always electrifying in here, as our customers choose their bon bons. The suspense builds, and it’s highly entertaining for others in the store to see what is drawn. Yelling and screaming have been known to occur,” Michael said.

“It’s all about Christmas,” Michael said, “And it’s fun for us to celebrate Christmas with our customers every day.”

This really is an offer not to miss, at Purdeys Jewellers, 244 Wyndham Street, Shepparton (ph 5821 4679) or 61 Bridge St, Benalla (ph 5762 6150).

UP FOR GRABS… Purdeys Jewellers Co-proprietor, Michael Kearney is excited for their ‘Christmas Bon Bon’ gift tree, where thousands of dollars worth of jewellery is up for grabs. Photo: Emma Hillier.

Have a very ‘techy’ Christmas with Telstra NOTHING says Merry Christmas more than a new phone to keep in touch with the people who matter the most to you, and to make it a little more joyous, some great accessories to match. Telstra has everything you need to have a very ‘techy’ Christmas this year.

From iPad Minis and its accessories to headphones, power banks for charging, wireless chargers, tempered glass screen

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protectors, Bluetooth headsets and car cradles, the range on offer at Telstra will please anybody this festive season.

Telstra Stores Shepparton Managing Director, Scott Kelly said, “Christmas is a joyous time of the year and Telstra are here to help you make it all that more joyous.

“We have a great range of mobile phones and accessories for the tech lover and all at great prices.

“What we are seeing this year is a trend

towards the Samsung Galaxy Tab A, which is just $15 a month, so to make sure you don’t miss out on this and all our other great offers, drop into one of our Telstra Stores, and on behalf of the team at Telstra, we wish the community a very happy Christmas.”

To get your Christmas all wrapped up, visit the Telstra Store in the Target Arcade, Maude Street Mall, Shepparton or the Shepparton Marketplace, or phone 5820 7000.

TECH SAVVY FESTIVE SEASON… Telstra Sales Consultant, Ben DeCicco with a Samsung Galaxy Tab A and Samsung wireless charger, Sales Consultant Mario Varapodio with Monster Bluetooth headphones and Sales Consultant, Matt Varapodio with glass screen protectors Photo: Emma Hillier.

NEWS

SPECIAL TOUCH… Renato’s Florist Co-proprietor, Sam Renato can help put that special touch on all your florist needs. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

Care and flair at Renato’s Florist “TERR ARI UMS are back in vogue,” announces Renato’s Florist Co-proprietor, Sam Renato, with his characteristic cheeky grin.

“We use glass bowls and fish bowls, with succulents and traditional indoor plants. They come in all different shapes and, with the right care and attention, can be a gift that endures,” Sam said.

“We take great care in the presentation of all our products,” Sam said. This unique flair is never more evident than in the gourmet Christmas hampers designed and constructed by the florists at Renato’s.

Sam’s wife and Co-proprietor, Josie Renato, is one of those who deliver that special touch to help convey your true sentiment at Christmas.

“Nothing here is mass produced,” said Sam. “Other fantastic Christmas gift ideas include flowering plants, such as the traditional poinsettia, plus other indoor plants. All are professionally gift wrapped by our creative florists.”

Renato’s can also send Christmas wishes around the corner, Australia, or the world, since they are linked to Interflora. Just place your order in the store and everything will be arranged for you.

The staff at Renato’s need about two week’s notice for the hampers, and do make sure you leave enough time for overseas orders, as well.

Drop in to Renato’s Florist 121A Wyndham Street, Shepparton or phone 5821 3733.

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Quality meats for Christmas Day WITH everything made in-store, Krueger’s Fine Meats and Smallgoods work to the very highest of standards to guarantee quality and flavour for all their customers.

“Our hams are gluten free and MSG free, and we use all Australian meat in our products,” Krueger’s Fine Meats and Small Goods Store Manager, Emma Krueger said.

“We are doing made-to-order cooking of hams, turkeys, chickens etc. for Christmas Day, which means there’s no need to have your oven steaming away on the day,” Emma said.

“Orders close on December 16, and we are open until 4pm on Christmas Eve for pick-up.”

“We are pleased to be offering Turducen again this year, which is a deboned chicken, stuffed into a deboned duck, stuffed into a deboned turkey. Customers will need to cook these themselves,” Emma said, “And they take about three and a half hours in the oven.”

For top quality meat products this Christmas, hurry in and place your order at Krueger’s Fine Meats and Smallgoods, 22 Colliver Road, Shepparton, or phone (03) 5821 5414.

COOKING UP A DELICIOUS CHRISTMAS… Krueger’s Fine Meats and Smallgoods Owner, Martin Krueger is starting to cook this year’s Christmas hams. Photo: Emma Hillier.

Spoilt for choice EXCLUSIVE PRODUCTS… Chemist Warehouse Retail Manager, Jess Murphy with Kim Kardashian and Fleur Fatale perfume exclusive to the store. Photo: Emma Hillier.

WITH 280 different fragrances on sale in the December catalogue, it is highly likely you will find your signature scent at Chemist Warehouse.

“We have most brands, from Georgio Armani to Kim Kardashian, which is exclusive to Chemist Warehouse,” Chemist Warehouse Retail Manager, Jessica Murphy said.

“It’s actually great value for money to buy our gift sets,” Jessica said, “because for an extra $5 or $10, you’ll get the perfume, as well as bonus extras, such as purse-sized fragrances, body washes, lotions etc. For men, bonuses include deodorant sticks and aftershave balms.”

Chemist Warehouse also has discounts on make-up, skin care packs and classic summer gear, such as sunglasses, hats and shoes.

Leading up to Christmas, they have extended their trading hours, for your convenience, until 11pm on weekdays, as well as an extra hour on each day of the weekend.

For real brands at discount prices this Christmas, make sure you check out one of Chemist Warehouse’s three outlets at Riverside Plaza, Benalla and Shepparton, or phone 5821 6000.

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The smell of stone fruit at Christmas FRESH, SEASONAL STONE FRUIT… Fruitworks Office and Sales Administrator, Sandra Rachele with this season’s freshest stone fruits. Photo: Emma Hillier.

NEW LOCATION… From left, the team at Sky Salon Hairdressing, Ravi Gill, Ammar Mohammad, Akeel Mohammad, Al Kavas, Adam Edany and Aymen Mohamdawy. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

IT’S that time of year again down at Fruitworks, when the aroma of fresh stone fruit is in the air, with mangoes, peaches, nectarines and that all-time Christmas favourite, sweet, juicy cherries.

Sam and the staff at Fruitworks work tirelessly, day and night to make sure you get the best quality produce available.

“We are passionate about what we do, otherwise we wouldn’t be doing it. Fruit and vegetables are our game and quality produce is our name,” Fruitworks Manager, Sam Rachele said.

“We pride ourselves on our quality and service.

“At Fruitworks we have a variety of dried and fresh pastas, with a large range of organic and bio-dymanic fruit, vegetables, bread, yoghurts and dairy products, as well as an extensive range of dried fruits, nuts, continental bread, groceries, and fresh herbs.”

Fruitworks also does a variety of fruit platters and baskets for that special occasion.

Fruitworks is open seven days a week, so why not drop in to Fruitworks, corner of Corio and Stewart Streets, Shepparton or phone for free home delivery on 5821 5688.

Sky Salon has moved WITH a new location, just two doors down from their Vaughan Street location, Sky Salon Hairdressing has never looked better.

T he revamped décor includes new barber chairs, a varied colour scheme and a brighter space. Plus, in addition to their regular services, Sky Salon’ now has a waxing room for your convenience.

“We’ve increased our staff to include two new barbers, Aymen Mohamdawy and Al Kavas, as our business continues

to expand,” Sky Salon Hairdressing Head Barber, Ammar Mohammad said.

This family business offers the usual u nisex st yling options but , like the traditional barbers of old, also offers a cutthroat razor shave for those wanting that extra bit of pampering.

Sky Salon Hairdressing has two salons, at 20 Poplar Avenue and now at 40 Vaughan Street, Shepparton. You can phone to book on 5822 2558.

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Clockwise from top left: EL PASO STATION… Amtrak covers America and provides excellent waiting rooms like this one at the El Paso Station.

GRAND JUNCTION… Amtrak Grand Junction Station offers good facilities but no WiFi. CELEBRATING THE WILD WEST… The Denver/ Rio station offers a special welcoming team celebrating the wild west.

Travelling by train

IT all started with the Indian Pacific; the rail journey that takes you from Sydney to Perth and for Dr John Pedrotti and wife Trish of Shepparton this was the beginning of a fascination for train travel that would take them around the world.

As John says, there is none of the hustle at airports and in a sleeper carriage you have full amenities plus silver service meals in the dining car, you meet interesting people and arrive refreshed and ready to explore your new destination.

Next came the Ghan from Adelaide to Alice Springs and onto Darwin. It is 2,979 kilometres but at a relaxed pace and you really get to see outback Australia.

The Ghan was named after the Afghan cameleers who once travelled this route with their trusty camels. There is lots to see with day tours out of Alice Springs including the rock and in Darwin, Katherine Gorge is a must see as is Kakadu.

Now for a little more adventure, John and Trish headed to India. The luxury tourist trains are known as the Maharajas trains and they are opulent and have a three sleeper compartment per carriage, so you have plenty of room with full size double bed, table and chairs, grand dining car, and the trains travel at night so you can cover vast distances.

In Rajasthan they travelled from Deli to Jaipur and Agra to see the Taj Mahal, then another train in Southern India took them onto Bangalore, Mysore and many other interesting places.

John and Trish have also travelled by

train through Canada and the USA. Of course the must do in Canada is the Rocky Mountaineer in the glass top train for those wonderful views. Leaving Vancouver, they headed to Halifax using four different trains; all had excellent sleeper accommodation and great food.

Recently they have come back from the USA where they took trains from Los Angeles to San Francisco, Chicago to New York and had some quality time in New Orleans. All the trains were very clean and with excellent sleeper cars.

John says the scenery along the way is great, particularly when they travelled from San Francisco to Denver and California’s Sacramento Valley then onto the Rockies with its vast canyons, it was very scenic.

They didn’t just stay on the trains. You can get off where ever you want and stay for as long as you want. So they had five days in New Orleans, staying in the French Quarter. They found lots to do, from a steam boat ride on the mighty Mississippi to a visit to a plantation that still had the original basic slave accommodation and the original massive mansion. To top it all off, a swamp tour and if you are into alligators, they are everywhere.

John and Trish also took time out for five days in New York, staying on Times Square. They were right in the centre of things; within walking distance of Central Park and New York’s many museums and galleries. After that they had another three day stopover in Chicago with its many attractions.

ALL ABOARD… Trish and John Pedrotti getting ready to board their train and begin their journey across America.

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John says the magic is that you can combine the simplicity of train travel and get off and stretch your legs at the many stops along the way, with longer stays at the main travel destinations as well as seeing the countryside along the way.

So if you are looking for something different for your next holiday, maybe you could do it by train.

Until next time, Safe Travel’n, Geoff Vallance

Welcome to the new Shepparton’s Newest Display Home Open from this weekend 12pm - 5pm daily

Inside • Meet the Hotondo Shepparton team • Lastest Hotondo Homes floorplans • 12 months of building success • Hotondo helps paint a bright future • Sharing clients’ experiences

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Shepparton’s Newest Display Home

Introducing Shepparton’s newest display home

The stylish & luxurious Eureka 307

PERFECTLY DESIGNED… Open from this weekend, Hotondo Homes’ newest display home, the Eureka 307, is a perfectly designed, luxurious family home that features three bedrooms, a large open plan kitchen, study, ‘mud room’ and double garage, all to suit a growing family. Photos: Emma Hillier.

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THERE are exciting times ahead for Hotondo Homes Shepparton, with the opening of their grand and stylish new display home, Eureka 307, this weekend.

Opening from 12pm to 5pm 7 days a week, Hotondo’s new Eureka 307 display home is a perfectly designed luxurious family home that features three bedrooms, with the master bedroom a feature of the home. Boasting a private sitting area, massive walk-in-robe and ensuite, it truly is a parents retreat. The centre of the home is made up of the large open plan kitchen, family and dining area, which combines indoor/outdoor living and entertaining with an outdoor alfresco The kitchen includes an island bench and walk-in-pantry and the home is complete with a

study and a ‘mud room’ connected to the double garage, offering the perfect setting for a growing family.

Hotondo Homes Franchisees, Colin and Suz Mintern said, “The move to the new display home is purely to show what Hotondo are capable of building and it offers something different.

“We both love the open plan living and the master bedroom at the rear for quietness. We believe that this is a plan that is easily adaptable and covers just about all family needs, from the young to the young at heart.”

Make sure to drop in and say hi to the Hotondo Homes team at their new display home, 82 Canterbury Avenue in Shepparton, or phone 5831 3755 to find out how they can help get you into your dream home.

Shepparton’s Newest Display Home

Jeff Berry

Peter Mintern

Hanna Saunders

“Committed to going the extra mile”

“Customer driven and focussed”

“Achieve your dream home design”

SALES Manager, Jeff Berry has been an integral part of the Hotondo Homes Shepparton team for the past 15 years and is still just as passionate about helping people create their dream home as he was when he began.

Jeff said, “I find one of the most rewarding parts of the job is the satisfaction that our clients get with their new home when it has been completed.

“Attention to detail and willingness to go that extra mile to help people achieve their dream is an integral part of the Hotondo Homes Shepparton business.”

In addition to building a strong relationship with clients, Jeff also takes care of organising contracts, project building specifications, site investigations, soil tests, slab designs and alterations to plans, and takes each client right through the process until their introduction to Hotondo Homes Shepparton Franchisee, Colin Mintern, who then takes clients through the construction phase.

“All of us here at Hotondo Homes Shepparton are committed to going the extra mile.”

H AV I N G b e e n w i t h t h e b u sin e s s f or 1 0 y ear s , Operations Manager, Peter Mintern works very closely with the rest of the Hotondo Homes Shepparton team, completing tasks including estimating, contract administration duties and handling the all-important council approval processes and preparing quotes for tendering.

Colin Mintern’s nephew, Peter works with the rest of the hotonod Homes team to ensure you get the smoothest possible building process to help you into your dream home.

Peter said, “In some ways in the role, I am the conduit and help connect the dots with all the different staff.

“The team at Hotondo Homes Shepparton are a perfect combination of the highly experienced with Jeff and the new to the field with Hanna. Both have their strengths and are customer driven and focused.”

THE newest member of the Hotondo Homes Shepparton team is Homes Sales Consultant, Hanna Saunders, who comes to the business with extensive experience in the building industry.

Hanna said, “We know the kind of homes families need, and display homes can really help them achieve their dream design.

“We can help you f ind something that suits your current lifestyle and budget requirements.

“If you find a plan of ours that you like, but you really want an extra bedroom, we are more than happy to go through the options with you, ensuring you achieve your dream home design.”

Joining Hanna in her new role with Hotondo Homes Shepparton is her beautiful puppy, German Shorthaired Pointer, Ned. “Ned being the same breed as the Hotondo Homes’ dog, Hunter, was a lucky coincidence, but I believe it is reflective of the kind of builders we are.

“German Shorthaired Pointers are loving, family-friendly dogs, and as a business that builds for families, I think it is appropriate.”

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Shepparton’s Newest Display Home

Choosing your dream home HAVING more than 100 floorplans in their range to choose from, Hotondo Homes Shepparton are here to help you build your dream home.

As experienced new home builders, Hotondo Homes Shepparton are able to offer clients a wide range of single and two storey home designs, no matter what your budget or situation, they are sure to have a design that suits your requirements.

From first homeowners who are just starting out, families either large or small, grandparents or retirees wanting to relax and enjoy life, Hotondo’s variety, choice and flexibility of design caters to every person at every stage.

Colin Mintern from Hotondo Homes Shepparton says it is their attitude towards the client in offering complete flexibility in home design that makes him believe so much in Hotondo.

“Everyone has different needs and wants and we understand the importance of individual tastes and desires. We will go that extra mile to give our clients exactly what they are after.

“All of our plans are changeable to suit individual needs. In fact we can either work with our client’s plans or our own plans and all to suit their land footprint.”

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The Dakota 267 is the next dimension in maximum family comfort. The central hub of the home is made up of the sizeable open-plan kitchen, family and meals with access to the outdoor alfresco area. Key features to note include the twin walk-in robes and ensuite to the master bedroom, three remaining rooms with built-in robes, unique kitchen with walkin pantry and direct access from the double garage. The home also includes a large multi-purpose room, which could be used as a home theatre or second living room.

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The Birchgrove 220 is extremely functional, designed to suit a large range of lifestyles.

Upon entry is the master bedroom featuring a walk-in robe, built-in robe and ensuite. There are three additional bedrooms located at the rear of the home amongst a multi-purpose kid’s zone. The centre of the home contains a large open-plan kitchen, meals and family area. This home is completed with a practical study nook, a home theatre and a double car garage with direct access to your home.

Sharing our clients’ experiences DAVIS A big thank you to Colin, Jeff, Sue and all at Hotondo Homes Shepparton for creating our wonderful new Hotondo home. We love the open plan; love our colours and love living in it! The entire building experience was exciting. All staff and tradespeople were friendly and keen to make our home the very best and suited to our particular needs. We are extremely delighted with the entire process and the fantastic result... we are now living in our dream home.

Shepparton’s Newest Display Home

Balmain 173

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The Balmain 173 is an exciting home, perfect for a young family seeking comfortable openplan living with plenty of room to move. A focal point of the home is the kitchen, meals and large family area to the rear of the home.

Three large bedrooms, the master with ensuite, and a large formal living room at the front section of the home completes a package that maximises space for you and your family.

Claremont 185

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The Claremont 185 is everything you could ask for in a family home. As you enter the front door, you are greeted by an inviting living room, which flows through to a large open-plan family, kitchen and meals area.

Four generous bedrooms all include robes with three bedrooms accessed privately off a separate passageway. A key feature is the convenient access from the double garage directly into the hub of the home.

Lansdowne 248

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The Lansdowne 248 is a practical and spacious home ideal for wide or acreage blocks of land. Containing four large bedrooms, the master bedroom hosts walk-in robes plus ensuite with double vanity. This home suits a broad range of families and lifestyles. Upon entry you are welcomed past a private and versatile living room, through to the huge open-plan kitchen, meals and family area.

The home is complete with a huge alfresco area and double car garage that has direct home access for family convenience.

HARRAP We had a straight forward, enjoyable experience whilst building with Hotondo Homes Shepparton. Nothing was too much hassle and any little changes we came across throughout the building process were ironed out easily. They built a home that is unique to us. We couldn’t be happier with our experience from start to finish! Thank you very much!

LAWRENCE Our first meeting with Jeff Berry laid the foundation with our desire to use Hotondo. All the way along all staff were helpful and kept us up to date with the progress. We did not encounter any real issues, and the finished product is great. A pleasure to deal with.

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Shepparton’s Newest Display Home

AN EXCITING YEAR… Hotondo Homes Shepparton Franchisee, Colin Mintern says while quite a lot has happened over the past 12 months for Hotondo Homes Shepparton, one of the more exciting parts has been the construction and opening of their new display home in Canterbury Avenue in Shepparton. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

12 months of building success THE last 12 months at Hotondo Homes Shepparton have been very busy, with the team helping see dozens of homes built right across Victoria.

Hotondo Homes Shepparton Franchisee, Suz Mintern said, “We have had quite a busy year.

“We have seen between 16 and 20 homes built which have included units built as investment properties. We have also built more double storey homes in the last 12 months than we have ever done.

“Because we cover a wide area, this gives many people around the state the option to see what we have to offer and what we can do for them.

“We also go to our clients to look at their block of land prior, which allows us to give our clients the best advice on building their dream home.

“Or if they don’t yet have a block of land, we are happy to source it in their desired area.

“Another exciting part of Hotondo’s last 12 months is the completion of our new display home in Canterbury Avenue in Shepparton, the Eureka 307.

“We are confident our new Eureka 307 display home will inspire people to come in and make their own choices and see the options they have available when it comes to their wants and needs for their own home. We’re looking forward to people coming in with their ideas and suggestions, and how we can help them achieve them.

“All of us here at Hotondo Homes Shepparton are looking forward to a very positive and bright future, helping the community find their dream home.”

Painting a bright future

TRUE COMMUNITY SPIRIT… During Hotondo Homes’ annual conference in Fiji this year, Hotondo Homes Shepparton Franchisees, Suz and Colin Mintern helped brighten Nawaicoba Public School by doing their part in giving it a new paint job. Photo: Supplied.

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IN a true display of community spirit, Hotondo Homes Shepparton Franchisees, Suz and Colin Mintern played their part in making the day for a Fijian Primary School, picking up their paintbrushes to help out the less fortunate school while in the country for Hotondo’s annual conference.

Nawaicoba Public School was in need of a serious paint job, but the estimated three years of fundraising it would require to complete the task was proving a challenge.

The Hotondo Homes’ annual conference was taking place on Denarau Island and the group seized the opportunity to give back to the Fijian community by painting the entire school.

Hotondo Homes CEO, Caroline Kennedy said what could have taken several months to complete took the group only two and a half hours.

“It’s easy to give money to a charity but I believe it’s more important to put in your time and effort.

“It makes you really appreciate and be grateful for the life we lead.”

Nawaicoba Public School has approximately 200 students, many of whom spend up to two hours commuting to and from the school. With limited resources, the group were initially planning to donate textbooks and supplies to the public school. However, after viewing the school’s circumstances, the Hotondo Homes team committed to providing greater assistance.

The Hotondo Homes group of 200 included franchisees and their families, support office staff and national suppliers who all embraced the task at hand.

Sue said it was a very rewarding experience they will never forget.

“Seeing the students,’ happy, smiling faces was an amazing experience.

“I am glad we were able to give back to the community.”

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T HE Christmas spirit has once again arrived at Bunnings Warehouse Shepparton and Echuca, with local residents being invited to celebrate with a fun filled Christmas Family Night on Thursday, December 10 from 6pm to 8pm.

The family night will include activities for the whole family such as free gift wrapping as well as ‘Santa’s Little Helper’ Kids D.I.Y. Workshops. Local residents can also enjoy light refreshments and even a special visit from Santa himself.

Bunnings Warehouse Area Manager, David Goodman said the free activities on

offer ensure the entire family have a great night out together celebrating the holidays.

“We always have a great attendance at our Christmas Family Night where there is something for all ages; kids can enjoy getting creative at the workshops, while adults can stock up on everything they need to prepare for the festive season.”

Bookings are recommended and can be made by visiting Bunnings Warehouse Shepparton, 225 Benalla Road or phoning 5820 2200, or visiting Bunnings Warehouse Echuca, 131 Ogilvie Avenue or phoning 5482 0200.

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Eagle Boys announces biggest menu change in 30 years in Shepparton NEW CHOICES, BIG MENU… From left, Eagle Boys Pizza Customer Service, Brodie Sanders, Customer Service, Katelyn Martin, Store Manager, Kruz Patel, Pizza Maker, Puneet Kaur and Owner, Rahul Patel. Photo: Emma Hillier.

EAGLE Boys has officially unveiled its biggest menu in 30 years, which is now available in Shepparton.

The new menu sees the legendary Aussie pizza chain’s menu expand to 38 pizza varieties, including 16 new flavours and the introduction of the all new Cheap Eats and Mega ranges.

Eagle Boys’ Franchisee, Rahul Patel is excited the menu is finally here after months of hard work in research and preparation.

“We’re extremely happy with the menu.

It’s perfect for every member of the family.

“The menu really showcases our high quality pizzas and pizza making talents. I haven’t tried all of them yet, but I know for sure that you won’t be disappointed.

“They were made by the community - for the community. It’s a win-win scenario.”

The new menu has been many months

in the making and has brought together franchisees from around the country. It also took strong input from the public.

Eagle Boys National Marketing Manager, Clare O’Brien said, “It’s been awesome to see how Shepparton and all of our stores have rallied behind the new menu.

“The relationships that exist between our stores and their local communities made this menu possible.

“What we discovered during this process is fascinating. Some of our old favourites made the cut and now we have some delicious culinary classics in the making including Aioli and Cheese, Pepperoni and Pineapple, Butcher’s Block and The Carnivore.

“These are great new tastes that offer great value for money just in time for our Christmas rush.”

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Fighting to save portable GENERATIONS FIGHTING TO SAVE CLASSROOM… From left (back) Warwick Gregory and his daughter, Shanon, with her children, (front) Ethan and Brodie who are three generations that have attended Murchison Primary School and are helping in the fight to save the portable set to be removed by the Department of Education and Training. Photo: Emma Hillier.

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Learning to become ‘testing’ for students continued from front page OR IG I NA L LY pla n ned for remova l on December 7, the submission of the petition seems to have at least delayed the department’s plan, who informed the school it would now push the removal back until the end of the school year on December 21.

Murchison Primary School Council President, Leanne Houkes-Wilson said, “When we received notification that the department was planning on removing the portable, we sprung into action. We couldn’t just do nothing.

“We have 115 students this year and we are expecting to see the same amount enrolled for next year, so this portable is important to ensure that every student has the best possible chance with their education.

“If the portable is removed, we will have to reduce our number of classes from seven to five, which means we will have to split one of our classes and put the students in another class leading to larger class sizes, which will be detrimental to some students.

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to give our student’s the level of education we have in the past. This will also force us to decrease the size of the library.

“The portable that the department wishes to remove is the only solar powered classroom in the school and is one of the only set of classrooms that is capable of handling the electronic whiteboards and other technology that is utilised by the students and teachers.

“An invitation to visit our school has been sent to Minister Merlino and Department of Education and Training Secretary, Gill Callister, and as yet, we have not received a response.

Warwick Gregory, who was the first of three generations in his family to attend the school, said, “If they remove the portable, the room that the students will forced into is one that was considered old when I was at the school from 1954 to 1960. It’s concerning to see the conditions they may be forced into because another school is being deemed more important.”

To sign the petition and help save the school’s portable, visit www.change.org/p/ james-merlino-daniel-andrews-help-uskeep-our-portable

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Christmas hampers packed with hair products CHRISTMAS SPECIALS… Hair Extensions Owner, Marie Speed with her product hampers especially available for Christmas. Photo: Emma Hillier.

HAIR Extensions Owner, Marie Speed has constructed some beautiful gift hampers for Christmas, which focus primarily on the Matrix brand.

There are a variety of hampers, which include brands such as Lancome, Essie and Ralph Lauren.

“Hampers are priced between $55 and $90 and make a great gift for under the Christmas tree,” Marie said.

“Also, as part of our first year birthday celebrations, we are offering people the chance to go into the prize draw for a massive hamper, when they pay for any service or buy any retail products at the salon. This hamper

includes a Cloud 9 Hair straightening iron and will be drawn on December 31.”

Hair Extensions also offers gift vouchers for Christmas for any of their services, such as weaved-in extensions, dreadlocks, cornrows, braiding, keratin and permanent straightening and regular cut and colour.

“We will be open until Christmas Eve and then closed until 29th December. We’ll then re-open for a short time, until New Year’s Eve and then close again until Jan 6,” Marie said.

Hair Extensions can be found in the Central Target Arcade at 6/231 Maude Street, Shepparton, or phone 5831 3020.

Your handbag for women in need T H ER E are a number of wonderful campaigns to ensure that children don’t miss out on the magic of Christmas Day, but Share the Dignity is making sure vulnerable women and mothers are looked after, as well.

Share the Dignity was established to provide homeless women and those fleeing domestic violence with essential sanitary products, such as soap, moist u riser hygienic wipes, lip gloss, roll-on deodorant, toothbrush and toothpaste etc.

“We’re asking women to donate a handbag they no longer use and fill it with life’s little luxuries for women in need,” Share the Dignity’s Charity Team Leader, Lianna Dennis said.

“I’ve been in awe of the number of people who have been prepared to get on board with this project. It’s really about women supporting women, for a variety of personal reasons, but all with the same aim of prevention.”

“It’s a great idea giving homeless and at risk women a practical, yet thoughtful, Christmas gift and the response from the Australian com munit y has been overwhelming, with the Facebook post reaching an audience of over half a million,”

SHARE THE CHRISTMAS MAGIC… Share the Dignity is helping to share the magic of Christmas, making sure vulnerable women and mothers are looked after. Photo: Supplied.

Lianna said.

Some of the local charities which will be supported include Junction Support Services, Integrated Family Violence Network, Marian Community for Violence, Rural Housing Network and Primary Care Connect to name a few.

Please donate your filled handbag by December 11 at any Coles outlet, or phone Leah Dunlop on 0458 118 635.

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Meet Shepparton’s new mayor and his deputy THE Adviser caught up with the new mayor and deputy mayor to help you get a sneak peek into their lives, throwing a couple of ‘curveball’ questions in during a Getting to Know Q&A time.

MAYOR ANNOUNCED… Greater Shepparton City Council’s new Mayor, Dinny Adem with Deputy Mayor, Fern Summer.

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Mayor, Cr Dinny Adem

Q. With such a multicultural community there is such a diversity of food on offer, what is your favourite and why?

I love everything and eat everything but I have a soft spot for traditional Albanian food as I was raised on it to a large degree and have happy memories of pastries.

Q. What is your taste in music like?

To me it’s all about melody. The melody is what ‘strikes a chord’ to me…pardon the pun. I do enjoy the 1960s singer songwriter folk music though.

Q. Everybody has something they enjoy doing in their spare time. What is it that you like to do when you are not taking part in council duties?

I enjoy football. I played for 20 odd years.

I also enjoy communicating and spending time with family and friends and I know it sounds cliché, but I love getting out and assisting the community where I can.

I also read a lot of non-fiction books.

I once read an encyclopaedia from cover to cover. You don’t remember it all, but at times I will come out with something during a conversation from the encyclopaedia and I think, wow where did that come from?

Q. Family are the most important part of anybody’s life. Tell me about your family.

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My be autif ul w ife , R it a , two daughters Halisa and Jennifer and my granddaughter, Eva mean the world to me.

Q. We cer ta i n ly have a g reat re g ion surrounding us. What do you think Greater Shepparton’s best attribute is?

Our people are by far the region’s best attribute. We’re all great entrepreneurs in Shepparton, which has been proven over the last 60 to 70 years. We’re also a very resilient people. The agriculture based people have had to deal with a lot and moved through it, and will continue to do so.

Q. This one is a bit of a touchy subject and could get you on the bad side of many.

Which footy team do you barrack for?

I have been a life long supporter of Carlton, even though we got the wooden spoon this year.

Q. What are you most looking forward to in your role as mayor?

I am looking forward to many things.

Establishing a relatively fresh start with our new CEO coming in. He is very competent in dealing with business opportunities and that is something I’m looking forward to working with him on.

I am also looking forward to listening to the community and talking with councillors to reset their commitment a n d obligatio n s i n t he ir rol e s a s councillors.

Deputy Mayor, Cr Fern Summer

Q. With such a multicultural community there is such a diversity of food on offer, what is your favourite and why?

I love spicy food. I once worked at a place called Bombe Palace in New Zealand and there were lots of leftovers.

Spicy foods, especially Indian curry take me back there and remind me of the excitement and adventure.

Q. What is your taste in music like?

I enjoy the early blues like Billie Holiday.

Anything really that was released back when music told a story. It’s an era and time that we will never get back.

Q. Everybody has something they enjoy doing in their spare time. What is it that you like to do when you are not taking part in council duties?

I enjoy reading when I can find the time.

I read a lot of Bill Bryson books and all sorts of fiction. I also used to play a bit of Texas Hold ‘em Poker, which I think helps translate to my role.

Q. Family are the most important part of anybody’s life. Tell me about your family.

I have a husband, Craig Thorpe and four children; Aiden, Eliza, Lincoln and stepdaughter Maddi.

Q. We cer ta i n ly have a g reat re g ion surrounding us. What do you think Greater Shepparton’s best attribute is?

The best attribute is the potential and opportunity on offer. We have had some struggling times but came out of that and are again on an upward term again. The region has been great in the past and will be great again.

Q. This one is a bit of a touchy subject and could get you on the bad side of many.

Which footy team do you barrack for?

I a m a sha m ed to say it , b ut the Melbourne Demons.

Q. What are you most looking forward to in your second term as deputy mayor?

I am looking forward to a fresh start, new beginnings and supporting the mayor in his role and continuing to advocate for Greater Shepparton.

We have a large budget and if we can have a strategic and forward thinking v i e w we c a n c ha n n el t he b u dge t into things to help stimulate the local economy.

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TV Guide - WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 2 TO TUESDAY DECEMBER 8, 2015 seriously ten

Wednesday

6.00 ABC News Breakfast 9.00 ABC News Mornings 10.00 Gardening Australia 10.25 Grand Designs Abroad 11.15 Pointless 12.00 ABC News 12.30 National Press Club 1.30 Jennifer Byrne Presents 2.00 Parliament 3.00 One Plus One 3.30 Australian Story

4.00 The Cook And The Chef 4.30 Eggheads 5.00 ABC News 5.25 Grand Designs Abroad 6.15 Pointless 7.00 ABC News 7.30 7.30 8.00 Kitchen Cabinet 8.35 Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries 9.30 The Musketeers 10.25 Lateline

5.30 Today 9.00 Mornings - Summer 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: Presented by James Reeson 3.00 Nine News 5.30 Millionaire Hot Seat 6.00 Nine News

7.00 Win News 7.30 RBT 8.00 Ready For Takeoff 8.30 Bangkok Airport 9.30 The Amazing 90s 10.30 Inside Story 11.30 Extra 12.00 Win's All Australian News 1.00 A Current Affair 1.30 Sue Thomas: FB Eye 2.30 Weeds 3.00 Extra 3.30 GMA

6.00 Sunrise 9.00 The Morning Show 11.30 Seven News 12.00 Blindspot 1.00 Not Announced 2.00 The Daily Edition 3.00 The Chase 4.00 Seven News 5.00 The Chase Australia 6.00 Seven News 7.00 Home And Away: Is Irene heading down a dark path? Nate’s proposal is sabotaged

again.

8.00 Aussie Barbecue Heroes 9.00 Blindspot 10.00 The Blacklist: As the FBI closes in, Red is kidnapped by bandits, forcing Liz to stop running long enough find him.

11.00 Heroes Reborn 12.00 Intelligence 1.00 Home Shopping 5.30 Seven Early News

6.00 ET 6.30 Ben's Menu 7.00 Neighbours 7.30 Bold & Beautiful 8.00 Family Feud 8.30 Studio 10 11.00 Bondi Vet 12.00 Dr. Phil 1.00 The Talk 2.00 ET 2.30 Everyday Gourmet 3.00 Judge Judy 3.30 Good Chef Bad Chef 4.00 Ben's Menu

4.30 Bold & Beautiful 5.00 Ten News 6.00 Family Feud: Presented by Grant Denyer 6.30 The Project 7.30 Modern Family 8.30 Madam Secretary 9.30 The Good Wife 10.30 Hawaii Five-O 11.30 The Project 12.30 The Doctors 1.30 Home Shopping 4.00 Life Today

5.00 World Watch 1.00 PBS Newshour 2.00 The Century Of Cartier-Bresson 3.00 Dateline 3.30 Insight 4.30 Welcome To India 5.30 Letters And Numbers 6.00 Rachel Khoo's Cosmopolitan Cook 6.30 World News 7.30 Extreme Railway Journeys

8.30 Kebab Kings 9.30 Fargo 10.30 World News 11.00 Obama At War 12.00 Movie: Sparrow (Hong Kong): Charlotte Gainsbourg 1.40 Movie: The Tree (France) 3.30 14 Diaries Of The Great War 4.35 Breakfast Wine 4.50 Destination Flavour Bitesize

Thursday

6.00 ABC News Breakfast 9.00 ABC News Mornings 10.00 Gardening Australia 10.25 Grand Designs Abroad 11.15 Pointless 12.00 ABC News 1.00 Adam Hills In Gordon St Tonight 2.00 Parliament 3.00 One Plus One 3.30 Australian Story 4.00 The Cook And The

Chef 4.30 Eggheads 5.00 ABC News 5.25 Grand Designs Abroad 6.15 Pointless 7.00 ABC News 7.30 7.30 8.00 QI Christmas Special 8.30 Sherlock 10.00 Please Like Me 10.30 Lateline 11.00 The Business 11.20 Dirty Laundry

5.30 Today 9.00 Mornings - Summer 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: Presented by Eddie McGuire 6.00 Nine News

7.00 A Current Affair 7.30 Great Getaways 8.30 Teens Behind Bars 9.30 Inside The Mafia 10.30 Killing Spree 11.30 Extra 12.00 Win's All Australian News 1.00 A Current Affair 1.30 Forever 2.30 Sullivan & Son 3.00 Extra 3.30 GMA 5.00 Nine News

6.00 Sunrise 9.00 The Morning Show 11.30 Seven News 12.00 2015 Australian PGA Golf: Day 1 5.00 The Chase Australia 6.00 Seven News 7.00 Home And Away: While rene reveals her haunting secret, the storm uncovers Charlotte’s.

8.00 Air Rescue 8.30 Big Bang Theory

9.30 The Goldbergs 10.30 The Amazing Race 11.30 Grimm: Juliette turns to Renard for help in dealing with her condition. Nick and Hank investigate a bizarre death at an allegedly haunted house where a married couple died the same way five years ago.

12.30 Home Shopping 5.30 Seven Early News

6.00 ET 6.30 Ben's Menu 7.00 Neighbours 7.30 Bold & Beautiful 8.00 Family Feud 8.30 Studio 10 11.00 Bondi Rescue 12.00 Dr. Phil 1.00 The Talk 2.00 ET 2.30 Everyday Gourmet 3.00 Judge Judy 3.30 Good Chef Bad Chef 4.00 Ben's Menu

4.30 Bold & Beautiful 5.00 Ten News 6.00 Family Feud: Presented by Grant Denyer 6.30 The Project 7.30 Jamie's Super Food 8.30 Law & Order: SVU 10.30 Blue Bloods 11.30 The Project 12.30 The Doctors 1.30 Home Shopping 4.00 Life Today 4.30 CBS: This Morning

5.00 World Watch 1.00 PBS Newshour 2.00 The Man Behind The Throne 3.00 Living Black 3.35 What Destroyed The Hindenburg 4.30 Cold War, Hot Jets 5.30 Letters And Numbers 6.00 Rachel Khoo's Cosmopolitan Cook 6.30 World News 7.30 Destination Flavour

8.00 Shane Delia's Moorish Spice Journey 8.30 Restaurant Man 9.35 The Fall 10.45 World News 11.10 Love And Sex In An Age Of Pornography 12.15 Movie: State Of Violence (South Africa): Presley Chweneyagae 1.40 Movie: 22 Bullets (France): Jean Reno, Marina Foïs 3.45 The Story Of Film

Friday

6.00 ABC News Breakfast 9.00 ABC News Mornings 9.55 Gardening Australia 10.25 Grand Designs Abroad 11.15 Pointless 12.00 ABC News 1.00 Adam Hills In Gordon St Tonight 2.00 The Midwives 3.00 One Plus One 3.30 Australian Story 4.00 The Cook And The Chef

4.30 Eggheads 5.00 ABC News 5.25 Grand Designs Abroad 6.15 Pointless Presented

by Alexander Armstrong 7.00 ABC News 7.30 7.30 8.00 A Taste Of Landline 8.30 DCI Banks 10.00 A Moody Christmas 10.35 Lateline 11.05 The Business 11.20 rage

5.30 Today 9.00 Mornings - Summer 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 Nine News 7.00 Win News 7.30 Great Whites:

Secrets Revealed 8.30 Movie: Licence To Kill: Timothy Dalton 11.15 Movie: Any Which Way You Can 1.35 Win's All Australian News 2.35 A Current Affair 3.05 Sue Thomas: FB Eye: Bobby acts out in defence of a woman by getting physical with a diplomat.

4.00 Extra 4.30 GMA

6.00 Sunrise: Presented

by David Koch and Samantha Armytage 9.00 The Morning Show 11.30 Seven News 12.00 2015 Australian PGA Golf: Day 2 5.00 The Chase Australia 6.00 Seven News 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer 8.30 Movie: Double Jeopardy: Tommy Lee Jones, Ashley Judd,

Benjamin Weir, Jay Brazeau, Bruce Greenwood, John MacLaren, Ed Evanko, Annabeth Gish 10.45 Movie: Empire State: Liam Hemsworth, Michael Angarano, Dwayne Johnson, Paul Ben-Victor, Jerry Ferrara, Greg Vrotsos, Michael Rispoli, Emma Roberts 1.00 Home Shopping

6.00 ET 6.30 Ben's Menu 7.00 Neighbours 7.30 Bold & Beautiful 8.00 Family Feud 8.30 Studio 10 11.00 The Living Room 12.30 Dr. Phil 1.30 The Talk 2.30 ET 3.00 Judge Judy 3.30 Good Chef Bad Chef 4.00 Ben's Menu 4.30 Bold & Beautiful

5.00 Ten News 6.00 Family Feud: Presented by Grant Denyer 6.30 The Project 7.30 The Living Room 8.30 The Graham Norton Show 9.30 Just For Laughs 2015 Montreal Comedy Gala 11.00 The Project 12.00 The Doctors 1.00 Home Shopping

5.00 World Watch 1.00 PBS Newshour: Presented by Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff 2.00 Sensation 3.00 Pagans And Pilgrims 3.30 Salvage Hunters 4.25 Town With Nicholas Crane 5.30 Letters And Numbers 6.00 Rachel Khoo's Cosmopolitan Cook 6.30 World News

7.30 Movie: The Adventures Of Tintin (The US) 9.30 Richard III: The King In The Car Park 10.55 World News 11.25 Movie: Kiss Me (Sweden) 1.25 Movie: The Sky Crawlers (Japan) 3.30 Quadrophenia: Can You See The Real Me? 4.40 Destination Flavour Bitesize

Saturday

6.00 rage 11.15 Pointless 12.00 Grand Designs Abroad 1.00 Restoration Home 2.00 How We Got To Now 3.00 The Search For The Ocean's Super Predator 4.00 Great Southern Land 5.00 Outback ER 5.30 Midsomer Murders 7.00 ABC News 7.30 New Tricks 8.30 Breathless: Elizabeth

continues to try to manage the situation with Mulligan. In so deep and unable to turn to Otto, Elizabeth comes to the desperate realisation that Mulligan might win.

9.20 Undeniable 10.05 Happy Valley: Catherine and Tommy finally come face-to-face.

11.00 Agony Aunts 11.25 Agony Uncles 11.55 rage

6.00 Children's Programs 7.00 Weekend Today Saturday 10.00 Mornings Summer 12.00 Australian Geographic Adventures 12.30 Hot In Cleveland 1.00 Human Nature Christmas Special 2.00 Movie: My Dog Skip: Frankie Muniz 4.00 Food For Thought Tour Tassie

5.00 Nine News 5.30 Fishing Australia 6.00 Nine News 7.00 Schools Spectacular 10.00 Pink! Live In Australia 11.20 Movie: Singles 1.15 Movie: Cadillac Records: Adrien Brody 3.15 Win Presents 3.30 Sue Thomas: FB Eye 4.30 Extra 5.00 Skippy 5.30 Fishing Australia

6.00 Home Shopping 7.00 Weekend Sunrise 10.00 The Morning Show - Weekend 12.00 2015 Australian PGA Golf: Day 3 5.00 Medical Emergency: A mother's life hangs in the balance after a highspeed, head-on accident.

A little boy's day at his grandmother's ends in hospital.

5.30 Melbourne

Weekender 6.00 Seven News 7.00 2015 Victorian State Schools Spectacular 8.30 Movie: Matilda: Mara Wilson, Danny DeVito, Rhea Perlman, Embeth Davidtz 10.40 Movie: Kindergarten Cop: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Penelope Ann Miller, Pamela Reed 1.00 Home Shopping

6.00 RPM 7.00 Good Chef Bad Chef 7.30 The Home Team 8.00 Family Feud 8.30 Studio 10: Saturday 11.00 The Living Room 12.00 V8 Supercars: Coates Hire Sydney 500 6.00 Modern Family: Phil is confident in his ability to sell Claire and Cam's flipped house but, when it proves to be a little harder than he thought,

he recruits the whole family into taking some desperate measures.

6.30 Bondi Vet 7.30 David Attenborough's Natural Curiosities 8.30 Movie: Avatar: Sam Worthington, Sigourney Weaver, Zoe Saldana 11.45 48 Hours 1.00 Home Shopping 4.30 Healthy Homes TV 5.00 Hour Of Power

5.00 World Watch 1.00 PBS Newshour: Presented by Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff 2.00 Tales From The Bush Larder 2.30 Heston's Fantastical Food 3.25 Luke Nguyen's Greater Mekong Bitesize 3.35 Monster Moves 4.30 Alexander's Lost World 5.25 The Flying Scotsman

6.30 World News 7.30 Wild Amazon 8.30 Movie: Blue Jasmine (The US): Alec Baldwin, Cate Blanchett, Bobby Cannavale, Sally Hawkins 10.20 RocKwiz 11.20 Borgen: The time draws near for peace talks between North and South Kharun.

4.55 Destination Flavour Bitesize

Sunday

6.00 rage 7.00 Weekend Breakfast 9.00 Insiders 10.00 Offsiders 10.30 Australia Wide 11.00 The World This Week 11.30 Songs Of Praise 12.00 A Taste Of Landline 12.30 Back Roads 1.00 From The Heart 1.30 The Mix 2.00 Football: W-League: Adelaide United v Perth

Glory 4.25 Kitchen Cabinet 5.00 New Tricks 6.00 Antiques Roadshow 7.00 ABC News 7.40 Doctor Who 8.45 Inspector George Gently 10.15 Humans 11.00 Andy Warhol 1.00 Rake 1.45 Inspector George Gently 3.15 Humans

6.00 Children's Programs 7.00 Weekend Today Sunday 10.00 My Surf TV 10.30 Cybershack 11.00 World Surf League: Highlights 12.00 Movie: Dennis The Menace Strikes Again 1.30 Movie: Little Big League: Luke Edwards, Jason Robards 4.00 Explore Thailand 5.00 Nine News

5.30 Postcards Summer 6.00 Nine News 7.00 60 Minutes 8.00 Christmas With The Australian Women's Weekly 9.00 The Mentalist 11.00 Person Of Interest 12.00 Gotham 1.00 Impractical Jokers 1.30 Anger Management 2.00 Sue Thomas: FB Eye 3.00 20/20 4.00 GMA - Sunday

6.00 Home Shopping 7.00 Weekend Sunrise 10.00 The Morning Show - Weekend 11.00 Kochie's Business Builders 11.30 I Dream Of Jeannie 12.00 2015 Australian PGA Golf: Day 4 5.00 Seven News 5.30 Border Security Australia's Front Line 6.00 Seven News 7.00 Sunday Night:

Presented by Melissa Doyle 8.00 The Force - Behind The Line 8.30 Blindspot: One of Jane's tattoos sends the team to a remote location to face a dangerous criminal.

9.30 Quantico 10.30 Grey's Anatomy 11.30 Royal Pains 12.30 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 Good Chef Bad Chef 11.30 Car Torque 12.00 V8 Supercars: Coates Hire Sydney 500

6.00 Family Feud: Sunday 6.30 Modern Family 7.30 TBL Families 8.30 Limitless 9.30 NCIS 10.30 Movie: Hitchcock: Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren, Scarlett Johansson, Danny Huston 12.30 48 Hours 1.30 Home Shopping 4.00 Life Today 4.30 CBS: This Morning

5.00 World Watch 1.00 The World Game: Presented by Lucy Zelic, David Zdrilic and Craig Foster 4.00 Cycling: Launceston Criterium 2015 5.30 Apocalypse: The Rise Of Hitler 6.30 World News 7.35 Greeks, Romans, Vikings 8.35 Finding Jesus 10.10 Inquisition

11.05 Movie: Children Of Glory (Hungary): Kata Dobo, Ivan Fenyo, Sando Csanyi 1.10 Movie: Buddenbrooks: The Decline Of A Family (Germany): Armi MullerStahl, Jessica Schwarz, Mark Waschke 3.45 Sex, Death And The Meaning Of Life 4.40 Destination Flavour Bitesize

Monday

6.00 ABC News Breakfast 9.00 ABC News Mornings 10.00 Gardening Australia 10.30 The Book Club's Five Of The Best 11.30 Love & Fury 12.00 ABC News 1.00 Antiques Roadshow 2.00 The Midwives 3.00 One Plus One 3.30 Australian Story 4.00 The Cook And The Chef

4.30 Eggheads 5.00 ABC News 5.25 Grand Designs Abroad 6.15 Pointless 7.00 ABC News 7.30 7.30 8.00 Back Roads 8.30 Foreign Correspondent 9.30 The Divorce 9.55 Slow Train Through Africa 10.40 ABC News

5.30 Today 9.00 Mornings - Summer 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: Presented by James Reeson 3.00 Nine News 5.30 Hot Seat 6.00 Nine News

7.00 Win News 7.30 The Embassy 8.30 Movie: The Fugitive: Harrison Ford, Tommy Lee Jones 11.10 CSI 12.00 Win's All Australian News 1.00 A Current Affair 1.30 Underbelly: Razor 2.30 Hot In Cleveland 3.00 Extra 3.30 GMA 5.00 Nine News

6.00 Sunrise 9.00 The Morning Show 11.30 Seven News 12.00 Movie: Out Of Line: Jennifer Beals, Holt McCallany, Michael Moriarty, Christopher Judge, Rick Ravanello, Alonso Oyarzun, William B. Davis 2.00 The Daily Edition 3.00 The Chase 4.00 Seven News 5.00 The Chase Australia

6.00 Seven News 7.00 Home And Away: Phoebe breaks up with Ash. Josh tells Andy that he should have let him die. Kat breaks down and tells Ash she thinks Denny’s dead.

8.00 Big Bang Theory 9.00 Movie: Meet The Fockers 11.30 Not Announced 12.30 Home Shopping 5.30 Seven Early News

6.00 ET 6.30 Ben's Menu 7.00 Neighbours 7.30 Bold & Beautiful 8.00 Family Feud 8.30 Studio 10 11.00 TBL Families 12.00 Dr. Phil 1.00 The Talk 2.00 ET 2.30 Everyday Gourmet 3.00 Judge Judy 3.30 The Home Team 4.00 Ben's Menu

4.30 Bold & Beautiful 5.00 Ten News 6.00 Family Feud: Presented by Grant Denyer 6.30 The Project 7.30 TBL Families 8.30 CSI: Cyber 9.30 Homeland 10.30 NCIS: New Orleans 11.30 The Project 12.30 The Doctors 1.30 Home Shopping 4.00 Life Today

5.00 World Watch 1.00 Awaken 2.00 Andre Rieu: Live In Maastricht 2015 3.00 Tracks And Trails 3.30 David Starkey's Music And Monarchy 4.30 Grand Tours Of Scotland 5.00 Living Black 5.30 Letters And Numbers 6.00 Rachel Khoo's Cosmopolitan Cook

6.30 World News 7.30 Chasing Pluto 8.30 SAS 9.35 Trivia Nights 10.30 World News 11.00 Fargo 12.00 Movie: The Chef (France): Jean Reno 1.35 Green Room 2.35 The Late Session 3.35 24 Hours In Emergency 4.30 Food Lovers' Guide To Australia

Tuesday

ABC

6.00 ABC News Breakfast 9.00 ABC News Mornings 10.00 Gardening Australia 10.25 Grand Designs Abroad 11.15 Pointless 12.00 ABC News 12.30 National Press Club 1.30 Jennifer Byrne Presents 2.00 The Midwives 3.00 One Plus One 3.30 Australian Story

4.00 The 4.30 Eggheads 5.00 ABC News 5.25 Grand Designs Abroad 6.15 Pointless 7.00 ABC News 7.30 7.30 8.00 Catalyst 8.40 Restoration Man 9.30 The Divorce 9.55 The Agony Of Flirting 10.25 ABC News 10.35 The Tonight Show

5.30 Today 9.00 Mornings - Summer 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 Hot Seat: Presented

by Eddie McGuire 6.00 Nine News 7.00 Win News

7.30 Big Bang Theory 8.00 Kalgoorlie Cops 8.30 Movie: Mr. & Mrs. Smith: Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt 11.00 Mom 12.00 Win's All Australian News 1.00 A Current Affair 1.30 20/20 2.30 Anger Management 3.00 Extra 3.30 GMA 5.00 Nine News

6.00 Sunrise 9.00 The Morning Show 11.30 Seven News 12.00 Movie: Subdivision: Brooke Satchwell 2.00 The Daily Edition 3.00 The Chase 4.00 Seven News 5.00 The Chase Australia 6.00 Seven News 7.00 Home And Away 8.00 Aussie Barbecue Heroes 9.15 Ramsay's Kitchen

Nightmares 10.15 What Really Happens in Thailand 11.15 Chicago Fire: Hermann rescues a toddler trapped in a fire, but the questionable circumstances send him on a personal mission to get to the bottom of the situation.

12.10 Betrayal 1.00 Home Shopping 5.30 Seven Early News

6.00 ET 6.30 The Home Team 7.00 Ben's Menu 7.30 Bold & Beautiful 8.00 Family Feud 8.30 Studio 10 11.00 TBL Families 12.00 Dr. Phil 1.00 The Talk 2.00 ET 2.30 Everyday Gourmet 3.00 Judge Judy 3.30 The Home Team 4.00 Ben's Menu

4.30 Bold & Beautiful 5.00 Ten News 6.00 Family Feud 6.30 The Project 7.30 TBL Families 9.30 NCIS: Los Angeles: Sam and Callen are shocked when a recent murder victim asks for their help.

11.30 The Project 12.30 The Doctors 1.30 Home Shopping 4.00 Life Today

5.00 World Watch 1.00 PBS Newshour 2.00 Classical Destinations 3.00 Wainwright Walks 3.30 Bollywood Star 4.30 24/7 Wild 5.30 Letters And Numbers 6.00 Kylie Kwong 6.30 World News 7.30 British Gardens In Time 8.30 Insight

9.30 Dateline 10.00 World News 10.30 The Fall: Gibson reports to Burns that their confrontation in her hotel room may have been witnessed by Paul Spector.

11.40 Movie: The Perfect Date (France) 1.30 Becoming Traviata 3.30 One Born Every Minute 4.30 A Purpleman

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Potential for tennis events scoped out REPRESENTATIVES from Tennis Australia took time out to scope venues in Greater Shepparton last week, in anticipation for the potential for the region to host a tie of the senior Davis Cup and Federation Cup. The organisation met with council officers to look at all the available venues to assist them with their feasibility study to determine whether the region would be suitable.

Greater Shepparton previously hosted the 2015 Junior Davis Cup/Federation Cup Asian Oceania qualifying tie and successfully held one of the best Country Week events on record in 2014 at Shepparton and Mooroopna. Greater Shepparton will also host the 2019 event and is the host of the 2016 Tennis Seniors Australia teams carnival and individual championships.

Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor, Cr Dinny Adem said, “Greater Shepparton is keen to continue to be known as the major sporting capital for regional Australia and hosting international events such as the Davis Cup/Federation Cup would only enhance our reputation.

“Collectively, we are working hard to attract the best events to Greater Shepparton bringing more visitors, keeping local businesses busy and our economy strong.”

Tennis Australia Event Manager, Paul Daly said, “We

TENNIS EVENTS COMING TO SHEPPARTON… From left, Greater Shepparton City Council Events Coordinator, Megan Treacy, Shepparton Lawn Tennis Club President, Malcolm Thiel, Tennis Australia Operation Manager for Davis and Federation Cups, Julia Tranter, Tennis Australia Event Manager, Paul Daly, Greater Shepparton City Council Team Leader Tourism and Events, Anthony Nicolaci and Sports Events Officer, Sam Saracino. Photo: Supplied.

are confident an event of this size could take place here.

Shepparton is very aggressive in obtaining high class events

and a lot of events throughout the year and hopefully we can be one of those.”

Giants to play in masters THE Goulburn Valley Giants Masters team have officially been accepted into the AFL Victoria Masters Competition and now the search is on for a coach, a team, sponsors and volunteers.

The annual general meeting for AFL Victoria Country Masters was held recently at Gisborne FC and all members accepted the nomination for the GV Giants to play in the 2016 season.

Committee Member, Simon Devine said, “The Masters Board and other member clubs have welcomed us with open arms and we are looking forward now to continuing the next phase of development for this club.”

Committee Member, Mark Lambourn is looking forward to what this means for the region.

“For players over the age of 35 to play in a safe environment and continue to develop comradery with other men is important and the GV Giants is now able to assist in that respect.”

President, Jonathan Griffin now knows that the hard work has just begun.

“We now have a brand, a club and a committee. We need to work within this community to get a coach, a team, sponsors and volunteers.

“It’s a very exciting time so anyone that is interested, please join us on Facebook or Twitter, tell all those who you used to play with about the GV Giants, as we would love as many people to be a part of this new club as possible.”

GREAT EFFORT DURING GREAT CHALLENGE… The SPC2 team have helped raise more than $11,815 for the Starlight Children’s Foundation during the Starlight Great Adventure Challenge recently, which saw the team of eight take part in cycling, running, kayaking and general adventure activities at the event on Phillip Island. From left, SPC2 Team Members, David Frizzell and Brett Mortison. Photo: Supplied.

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