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Visions for mall put forward THE CONSULTATION process on the future of the Maude Street Mall came to a close on Monday, and among the many submissions received by Greater Shepparton City Council is local businessman, Peter Copulos’s, which would see the mall transformed into a greener area.

The concept plan, which was originally presented to Greater Shepparton City Council 18 years ago but was rejected, includes parking for over 100 cars, which was estimated to pull in over $100,000 of income for parking annually.

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Make rest stops part of your holiday

TAKE IT EASY… With the first death of the year in Greater Shepparton happening last week, and many people using the roads during the school holidays, the community is being urged to take it easy and plan rest stops as part of their journey. Photo: David Lee.

292 lives lost on Victorian roads last year VICTORIA witnessed an increase in the number of fatalities on its roads in 2016, with 292 lives lost, an increase of 15.9 percent when compared to 2015. Out of that 292, eight lives were lost on Greater Shepparton’s

roads last year and with the first life lost on our roads taking place on Thursday last week and many people still on holidays and on the roads, it is important to remember to take steps to ensure that your trip is a safe one.

As a way to do so, the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) is asking motorists to consider turning the road trip to their destination into part of their holiday.

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SUCCESSFUL FESTIVAL… The Mooroopna New Year’s Eve Festival was seen by organisers as successful, with over 4,000 helping see in 2017. Photos: Eyewatch – Greater Shepparton Police Service Area Facebook page.

Over 4,000 help see through the New Year in Mooroopna

By David Lee ORGANISERS of the Mooroopna New Year’s Eve Festival and local police have expressed their gratitude to the community for another successful Mooroopna New Year’s Eve Festival event, with over 4,000 helping see the New Year in.

Rotary Club of Mooroopna member, Ken Faulkner said, “It was a great night.

The crowd picked up by the end of the night and all were very well behaved.

“The entertainment was fantastic and our guest performer, Andrew Wishart, entertained the audience brilliantly along with SMAC and we have had a lot of positive feedback from it.

“Our Kia PE Cerato S draw was won by Don Kendall from Numurkah.

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“This year saw another great fireworks display and all in all the club is very happy with the outcome of the evening.”

Greater Shepparton police who were in attendance have applauded the crowd’s behaviour on the evening, with no antisocial behaviour detected and no reported incidents.

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Hundreds spend Christmas together

SHARING THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS… There is nothing like spending Christmas Day in the company of others, and that’s what 200 people did for the 2016 Christmas for Those Alone luncheon. Photo: Supplied.

T WO hundred people from across all backgrounds came together for Christmas Day to celebrate the festive season at the 2016 Christmas for Those Alone luncheon.

Christmas for Those Alone Inc. president, Linda Davidson said, “There was such a fantastic atmosphere at the event. It was very lively with great music.

“The venue was very colourful and beautifully decorated, which helped to bring out the Christmas atmosphere.

“This luncheon is important because it’s a special occasion. Whether you celebrate it for religious reasons or not, people like to get together for the holidays. We get such a mix of people and they all just love it.

“For me, the highlight was how beautiful the room looked. One of the other volunteers said their highlight was the delight on someone’s face when they got their meal.”

Volunteer, Graeme Jackson said, “My wife, Terri, and I volunteered two years ago and then again last year. We get a lot of enjoyment out of it because you have all kinds of people there and it’s marvellous.

“Among many others, we had about 40

backpackers from all over the world last year and they were astonished and grateful because it doesn’t happen in their countries.

“It’s a joyous occasion for everybody, from the volunteers to those enjoying the meal.”

Five top designs for new SAM go on display THE winning architectural design for the new Shepparton Art Museum (SAM) will be announced in April this year, with the five top shortlisted designs going on display in the Eastbank Centre foyer from Monday afternoon next week.

The architecture competition for a new SAM attracted 88 applications through Greater Sheppa r ton Cit y C ou ncil’s tendering process, with Denton Corker Marshall Pty Ltd, John Wardle Architects, Kerstin Thompson Architects, Lyons and MvS Architects announced as the five finalists.

The five finalists were chosen to develop

concept designs for the second stage of a two-stage competition endorsed by the Australian Institute of Architects to select an architectural design for the new museum. A seven member jury assessed the applications and shortlisted to the five designs.

The five final architectural teams have provided display ready drawings of their concepts, which will be on public display until February 17, 2017, with the final design set to be chosen by the seven member jury and the winner announced on April 27, 2017. The selected winner will be appointed to develop a detailed design.

Welcome to 2017

THE Adviser would like to welcome the community to the first edition for 2017. We look forward to providing you with the top news affecting our community. If you have a story you would like to share with us or want to pass along a tip-off on something happening around the Goulburn and Murray Valleys?, contact our editorial team at editorial@ sheppartonadviser.com.au or phone (03) 5832 8900.

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Fun with the chance to win WHEN summer hits, most people think of the beach, and one of the best places in Australia to visit the beach is in Queensland. If you are aching to get there, Fun City in Shepparton can help, through a competition that could see you win a trip for four nights accommodation on the Gold Coast, including 2 economy return air fares from Melbourne.

To enter, it’s simple. All you need to do is drop into Fun City Shepparton until the end of January and purchase a ‘Blast Pass’ for just $25 per person or $75 for a family of four and you’re in the draw.

What is a Blast Pass you ask? Well, it allows you to play two games of Darkzone laser tag plus your choice of a round in either balladium ball blaster, bungee run, haunted house, glow in the dark mini golf, the motion thrill simulator, rock wall climbing, HTC Vive virtual reality or in

SUMMER TIME FUN… Fun City activities supervisor, Tom Diamond with one of the motion thrill simulators. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

the kidz city playground.

Co-owner, Darren Shaw said, “We’re all about giving people the chance to have a great time, and what better way to do that than by giving them the chance to win a holiday.

“The best part is, they can have hours of fun with the Blast Pass and walk away knowing they might be flying off to Queensland for doing it.”

For your chance to win a trip to Queensland and have fun while doing it, head to Fun City at Riverside Plaza, Melbourne Road, Kialla or phone 5823 1224.

Thousands of locals to be effected by Medicare rebate removal CUTTING the Medicare rebate for after-hours doctor home visits is set to impact more than 4,324 patients in the federal electorate of Murray who have used the National Home Doctor Service in the past financial year.

A decade after John Howard introduced after-hours doctor home visits to Medicare, the service is now being put under threat with calls for the Medicare rebate to be removed in the government’s current Medicare Benefit Schedule review.

National Home Doctor Service chief medical officer, Dr Umberto Russo said,

“Doctor home visits are an essential Medicare service which are vital for the most vulnerable people in our community, such as children and the elderly.

“In the federal electorate of Murray, more than one third of home visit patients were children under 15 years, and a quarter of patients were aged over 64 years.

“Children and elderly family members can fall sick at any time of the day or night – not just in business hours when general practitioner clinics are open.

“If home visits weren’t available, more families would go to emergency departments for health problems that are not

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emergencies but cannot wait for treatment until business hours.

“For regional communities like those in the electorate of Murray, getting health services when you need it is hard enough, but any cuts to this service will make things even harder.”

“The cost to the health system of a doctor home visit is $128, while the cost to the health system of patients being treated in an emergency department is $368 on average, and much more when an ambulance is called,” Dr Russo said.

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See what’s on at SAM in 2017 A RANGE OF EXHIBITS… The 2017 January to April Shepparton Art Museum (SAM) Program has been launched. Pick up a copy to see what’s on at SAM. Image: Supplied.

SHEPPARTON Art Museum (SAM) has launched the SAM Program for January to April, which showcases four jampacked months ahead. The SAM Program outlines temporary exhibitions, upcoming workshops, talks and other special events, as well as everyday offerings for all to enjoy.

Later this month, SAM will be presenting the collaborative work of Tracey Moffatt and Gary Hillberg in the exhibition ‘Montages: The Full Cut, 1999 – 2015’ developed by Artspace, Sydney and touring nationally in partnership with Museums & Galleries of NSW. In addition, SAM will present Tracey Moffatt’s ‘First Jobs Series, 2008.’

In early March, SAM will celebrate the launch of its biggest collection publication since 1987, ‘Eighty Years of SAM – The Collection.’

Currently showing until March 19 is ‘Some of the Things I Like (2016)’ by the artist simply known as Nell.

The third successful year of SAM’s

Showcase will initially see artists, Andrei Davidoff and Leah Jackson present their work in the display cabinet behind SAM’s Shop.

To kick off the year, SAM will present its popular Summer Holiday Program of artmaking for people of all ages and skill-levels from January 17 to 25. Families should especially look out for the free weekend program presented by the National Gallery of Victoria, Kids on Tour, on January 24 to 25 from 10:30am to noon.

To v i e w t h e S A M P r o g r a m Januar y to April 2017 visit w w w. sheppartonartmuseum.com.au / programs-and-events Free hard copies are available from the SAM Shop (70 Welsford Street, Shepparton).

SAM is open 7 days from 10am to 4pm (public holidays 1pm to 4pm).

For general SAM enquiries and bookings, phone 5832 9861, email art.museum@ shepparton.vic.gov.au, or visit www. sheppartonartmuseum.com.au

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‘Cellarbrate’ summer and Australia Day THERE really is something special about sitting back on a warm summer’s day with a nice cold drink, or celebrating Australian culture by cranking up the barbeque and cracking open a cold one.

R i g h t n o w, C e l l a r b r a t i o n s i n Mooroopna has a range of great, unmissable specials from a carton of 24 Carlton Draught stubbies or cans for just $43, a carton of 24 Carlton Dry stubbies and cans for $43, a carton of 24 Great Northern stubbies or cans for $42, a 10 pack of Cougar and cola cans for just $28, 700mL bottle of Jim Beam or Black Douglas for only $35.

Cellarbrations Mooroopna liquor m a n a g e r, G e o f f T h o m s o n s a i d , “We have a great range available at Cellabrations in Mooroopna.

“No m at ter whe t her it ’s for a celebration such as a bir thday or Australia Day or just to help take the heat away with a refreshingly cool drink, we can help.”

Drop in to Cellarbrations at 94-96 McLennan Street, Mooroopna for some excellent value, or phone 5825 2266.

SPECIALS IN-STORE… Cellarbrations Mooroopna liquor manager, Geoff Thomson is inviting the community to drop in and take advantage of a range of specials in-store now.

Photo: Alicia Niglia.

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LETTERS

OPINIONS

Letters to the Editor

VIEW ON THE CBD Dear Editor, Am I concerned? You bet. My concern relates to the continuing push to reopen the mall to slow moving traffic. We have heard from several of those mall retailers who give the impression that they own the mall. I remind those people that the mall was built for the community so it is our mall.

A very well known developer, who has been prominent in the development of central Shepparton, also bought into the debate. He has developed a shopping centre in Kialla that will eventually have a negative impact on Shepparton’s retail centre so I am not sure of his motive.

We are all aware of the growth of online shopping that is affecting the traditional walk-in outlet and this is not going to diminish. Just the opposite. I believe that online shopping is only two percent of the total retail trade in Australia. If this figure is correct then we are facing massive retail disruption once this figure reaches ten percent and more!

As for introducing slow moving cars through the mall in order to increase shopping in the mall I fail to see how this can happen. I invite those who support this concept to sit in the Fraser Street mall where up to 25 cars can park and observe how many of the occupants head into the mall to do their shopping. My survey found … not many! Cars moving through Wyndham and High Streets are still driving past empty shops. Okay so what to do? There you go, I have made my points but I do not have a definitive answer.

However I have Googled several successful malls. My favourite is Curitiba in Brazil.

About two million plus people live in Curitiba and this city is now a model in how cities should develop. This has not happened overnight as the revamping of this city had it start back in 1970. Obviously I cannot spend time on Curitiba except to say that eighty percent of the central workers now travel into the city by a ‘state of the art’ bus system that removed seventy percent of the cars from the city. This meant several of the roadways became extensive pedestrian only streets.

On a much smaller scale Shepparton could do something similar once we have a bypass that removes highway traffic from the central city. Imagine a mall that includes Maude Street down to Vaughan Street and includes Fryers, Wyndham and High Streets. Ambitious? You betcha! Impossible?

Never! Can Shepparton do this? Of course it can. We are always whinging about the loss of our wonderful post office but we never seem to talk about the forward looking people who achieved that building when Shepparton’s population was tiny.

Remember the start to the former Rodney Shire’s Kids Playground (still growing) and our much loved International Village. Great ideas and effort to develop these. So what next? We hold onto our mall with some improvements and plan for a bigger role once our highways are removed and, we persevere!

Yours sincerely, Bill Brown, Shepparton

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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.

AN EASY SOLUTION Dear Editor, Empty shops and poor trading is not isolated to Maude Street Mall. There are many empty shops throughout Shepparton CBD, which includes High Street, Wyndham Street and including Maude Street south of High Street intersection. All of these locations have traffic moving along the street, it has not increased spending! Fraser Street adjoining the mall has been open to slow moving traffic and parking for some years with little benefit if any to local traders in the mall!

Nobody is denying competition is great with online shopping taking away from local businesses, plus free open air weekly markets and of course the big drawcard has disappeared from the CBD – (The Butcher, The Baker, Continental Deli, Fairley’s supermarket have now all gone from the centre of Shepparton)!

• Greater Shepparton City Council has crucified trade in the hub of Shepparton with their revenue raising parking meters.

• Council provide the opportunity for community members to come along and voice their views at public meetings; however feedback provided by ratepayers, business owners etc. still falls on deaf ears.

Council is not taking notice of the concerns public raise! Council is employed by us the ratepayer, we deserve to be heard, we deserve to have our rates spent wisely and not wasted on makeshift fixes such as pop up gardens in the existing mall!

• Out of town consultation services are a

total waste of funds. Local input is required for an accurate ‘finger on the pulse’ of what is actually happening within the City of Greater Shepparton. Do I need to remind council what happened with the consultation process regarding the new bus shelters around town a couple of years ago? They ended up being placed a block away from designated bus stops and then at ratepayer’s expense relocated.

• Everyone likes to shop at a leisurely pace, enjoy a meal, sit and chat over a cup of coffee, without the added expense of a parking ticket. Take a look at the full carparks at Big W, Riverside Plaza, Safeway and Coles - all providing free parking where you can complete your weekly shopping in one location.

To encourage shoppers back to the CBD, do away with parking meters and go back to timed two hour parking. An easy solution, you do not need to be a rocket scientist to work this out!

Like many other locals, I drive to Benalla or Euroa for a day of leisurely shopping without the worry of parking meters.

Yours sincerely, Julie Reed, Shepparton

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Email your letters to the Editor to editorial@sheppartonadviser.com.au.

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NEWS

Estée Lauder gift with purchase ESTÉE Lauder’s twice yearly gift with purchase is now on at John Anderson Pharmacy. Customers who spend $75 or more on any product across the entire Estée Lauder skin care, cosmetic or fragrance range will receive a collectible iconic print bag filled with beautiful Estée Lauder products, including a Resilience Lift spf15 Creme, New Dimension Shape + Fill Expert Serum, Take It Away Makeup Remover Lotion, Sumptuous Extreme Mascara, Modern Muse Le Rouge Eau De Parfum and a full size Pure Color Lipstick in Candy.

John Anderson Pharmacy Counter Manager, Carly said, “Gift time is especially exciting for our team of beauty therapists and cosmetic consultants as we are able to help our customers achieve their beauty outcomes and treat them to a special gift.

Estée Lauder has always been synonymous with innovation and quality, our Double Wear foundation is Australia’s number 1 foundation, with a wide range of colours and with new shades set to launch in January we have a match for every skin tone.”

I f you’ve b e e n wa it i n g f o r t h e opportunity to stock up on your favourite Estée Lauder essentials, now’s your chance.

This offer is only available until Saturday, January 21st or whilst stocks last.

For more information on the Estée Lauder range, visit the Estée Lauder counter at John Anderson Pharmacy, 310-312

RECEIVE A FREE GIFT… From left, John Anderson Pharmacy cosmetic counter consultant, Angela and Estée Lauder counter manager, Carly. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

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RELOCATION GRAND OPENING… Forty Winks manager, Michael Hotchkiss at the new store, which is now located at Riverside Plaza.

Photo: David Lee.

Quality bedding from an exciting new location AFTER providing the local community with quality bedding and furniture options for 28 years, Forty Winks has made an exciting move to where owners, Alan and Phyllis Causon believe is a more exciting location.

Now open at Riverside Plaza, Forty Winks stocks a range of major brands including Sleepmaker, King Coil, Serta and Silent Partner. Some ranges offering a 90 day comfort

guarantee.

To help celebrate the move, Forty Winks will be holding a grand opening weekend from Friday, January 13 with in-store expert bedding representatives on-hand to help make a more informed decision when selecting one of the quality bedding options available.

Alan said, “We are excited about our move to Riverside

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Plaza and because of that, Riverside Plaza and Forty Winks will be offering the chance to win four nights accommodation in Surfers Paradise, including flights. All you have to do to be in the running is purchase a mattress or bedroom suite at Forty Winks during the opening weekend.”

Drop in to Forty Winks at the new location, Riverside Plaza, Melbourne Road, Kialla or phone 5821 0955.

NEWS

Is your little one the next top baby model?

THE search is on for this year’s next top models...next top baby models that is, with The Occasion Studios now in search of photogenic little bundles of joy to be the star of this year’s Pre Mothers Day wall portrait display.

The Occasion Studios proprietor, Simon Greig said, “This is a fantastic opportunity to see your little one be a star in their own right by potentially being a part of our Pre Mothers Day wall portrait display.

“It is a real joy to see how much families enjoy seeing their beautiful babies on public display and it is one of our favourite promotions of the year. In fact, it gets harder and harder every year to choose between all of the gorgeous ‘littlies’ we photograph to go on display.”

If your baby is aged between six months and two and a half years, can sit up unaided and you would like to be involved in this special opportunity, then you should

contact The Occasion Studios. The Occasion Studios will be photographing approximately 150 babies, between 20 to 30 of which will be selected to be a part of their Pre Mothers Day wall portrait display. The session is free of charge with up to 30 percent off the normal prices available for participants who order extra prints. For further information on the promotion, contact The Occasion Studios at 13 Wyndham Street, Shepparton or call 5831 3600 with your child’s details.

PRECIOUS PICTURES... The Occasion Studios is inviting parents to enquire about how to have their little bundle of joy, aged between six months and two and a half years, to be photographed for their Pre Mothers Day wall portrait display.

Photo: The Occasion Studios.

Facelift imminent for St Georges Road ST GEORGES Road is set to get a facelift, after Greater Shepparton City Council received $210,000 from the Victorian Government’s Public Safety Infrastructure Fund to improve the road’s streetscape.

Planned for completion in 2018, the total cost of the project comes to $358,000, with council contributing $149,000.

The project involves the redesign of the streetscape to increase lighting to encourage safe use of the precinct after dark, the addition of more on-street parking designed to slow traffic and encourage safe pedestrian movement and increase mixed use as a response to recent crime statistics and feedback from residents concerned about their safety.

Greater Shepparton City Council Director Community, Kaye Thomson said, “Improving the streetscape was one of the action points in the St Georges Road community plan, which was developed throughout 2015,” Ms Thomson said.

St Georges Road Community Plan Group member, Kamal Singh said the group has been

pursuing this project for a long time and the news comes as a great Christmas gift for the local community.

“The works and overall improved amenity will be fantastic for St Georges Road businesses and residents as it will attract more people to the area to shop and for different events,” Mr Singh said.

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Region feels the heat WITH the past week reaching into the mid to high 30s in Shepparton, residents are being reminded to take some simple precautions to keep cool, and avoid potentially lifethreatening heat-related illnesses.

Minister for Health and Aged Care, Sussan Ley said the effects of heat-related conditions can range from mild ailments, such as a rash or cramps, to very serious conditions such as heat stroke.

“Heat stroke occurs when you become dehydrated and your body temperature rises above 40ºC or higher. This is a medical emergency and if not treated properly can lead to death,” Minister Ley said.

“Hot weather is particularly dangerous for young children and babies because they are easily affected by the heat. Older people are also at risk as they may not be aware that their body is overheating.

“So it’s important that we look after ourselves, and be aware of those around us who are more vulnerable to heat stress, such as older people, young children and those who work outdoors.

“Keep an eye on the weather forecast, plan indoor activities on those hot days, and know who to call if you need help. Also think about people you may know who may be at risk during the hot weather and keep regular contact with them,” Minister Ley said.

TIPS FOR THE SUMMER HEAT • Keep your fluids up by drinking plenty of water.

• Stay indoors, and use fans or air-conditioning where possible, or consider going to cooler public places like shopping centres, cinemas or libraries.

• Avoid unnecessary physical activity in the hotter times of the day.

• When outside, wear SPF30+ sun-screen or higher, a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses and loose comfortable clothing with long sleeves.

• Never leave children or the elderly in an unattended car.

Protection from blackouts, a game changer for homes DON’T GET LEFT IN THE DARK… From left, Future NRG directors, Shaun Gash and Graeme Lamb with the Tesla Powerwall, which can continue to provide power to your home during a blackout event.

Photo: David Lee

HAVE you ever sat at home in the cool of your airconditioner, drinking a nice cold drink you just grabbed from the fridge and wondered what you would do if there was suddenly a blackout? Well, this is a problem of the past with Tesla’s new 14kw/h Powerwall 2 home battery, which is available to pre-order now at Future NRG. Among many other benefits, this incredibly useful piece of smart technology can provide enough storage to effectively get you off the grid and provide blackout protection through storage of enough back up energy to power the whole house until the grid comes back on.

Directors, Shaun Gash and Graeme Lamb said, “Tesla Powerwall 2 has a compact and safe design and it does what no other battery can do.

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“It connects to your solar panels and stores energy for when it is needed.

“There will be two versions available. One that will work with a hybrid solar inverter and one that will work with an AC solar system, meaning there is a solution for everyone.

“People are under the impression that if they have solar panels, they are protected from the grid when there is a blackout, but that is not the case. By law, the solar grid connection will need to be shut off while the cause of the blackout is determined and repaired.

“But with Tesla Powerwall 2, you won’t need to worry about blackouts ever again.

“This is a game changer.”

NEWS

New owners and new concept store to wow Shepparton ALL YOUR SPORTING NEEDS… Sportspower Shepparton manager, Caitlin Parker can help you with all your sporting needs.

Photo: Alicia Niglia.

COMING from a family owned and operated store in Benalla since 2005, Sportspower Shepparton’s new owners, Graham and Shannon Parker are looking forward to the future, with some exciting times ahead for the store.

As one of the leading, major independent sports brands in the Australian market, Sportspower has over 140 stores nationwide, a completely new concept store will be brought to the people of Shepparton in the coming six months, with designs straight from the United States.

Store owner, Shannon Parker said, “The new concept store in Shepparton will be the first Sportspower in Australia to have the design that is being implemented.

“It will be a more user friendly retail experience and we are looking forward to revealing to the local community.

“We have a vested interest in the local community and to show that, we have just signed a sponsorship deal with the Goulburn Valley Football League.

“We are also looking to partner with as many sporting clubs in the region as possible, so we encourage clubs to give us a call.”

For all your sporting needs, drop in to Sportspower at 80 High Street, Shepparton or phone 5822 1950, email sheppar ton@spor tspower.com.au or find ‘sportspowerbenalla.shepparton’ on Facebook.

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Make rest stops part of your holiday 292 lives lost on Victorian roads last year continued from front page THE call aims to prevent fatigue-related crashes, accounting for about one-in-four fatalities on the state’s roads.

TAC road safety manager, Samantha Buckis is encouraging drivers to research the route to their holiday destination and pencil in stops at attractions along the way.

“Every safe road trip starts with a good night’s sleep and a plan and if you’re going to be covering a fair bit of ground, you need to take a rest from driving every two hours,” Ms Buckis said.

“Victoria is a beautiful part of the world so it makes sense to research the attractions you can stop at on the way. As well as making the trip more enjoyable and seeing some great sights, it’s an opportunity to get out of the car, freshen up and swap drivers if possible.”

Ms Buckis said that while it was important to stop and rest, drivers still

needed to be mindful of the total amount of time they would be spending on the roads.

“Drowsiness is a sign that your body is falling asleep and if you do start to feel drowsy, the only safe option is to pull over,” Ms Buckis said.

“Sleep results from a chemical process and when drowsiness sets in, it’s a sign that you are heading towards a point where no amount of coffee or winding the window down will stop you from falling asleep.

“Research shows that being awake for 17 hours has the same effect on your driving ability as a BAC (blood alcohol concentration) of 0.05. Going without sleep for 24 hours has the same effect as a BAC of 0.1, double the legal limit.

“It’s everyone’s responsibility to be focused and aware while on the roads.

We’re asking drivers to make a choice not to drive when tired, or to plan their trip so they can avoid fatigue entirely.”

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NEW AND OLD IDEAS FLOW… Local businessman, Peter Copulos has put forward a concept plan for the Maude Street Mall, which was originally put to council 18 years ago. The concept includes over 100 car parking spaces, safe through traffic, landscaping with trees, gardens and generous pedestrian access, a taxi rank with a shelter and a large town square in the centre to accommodate for entertainment, market days and other special occasions. Images: Supplied.

Visions for mall put forward continued from front page THE plan also displays safe through traffic, landscaping with trees, gardens and generous pedestrian access, a taxi rank with a shelter and a large town square in the centre to accommodate for entertainment, market days and other special occasions.

At the time of submission in October 1998, the total cost associated with the project was estimated to come to $800,000, with members of the committee who submitted it proposing to cover $200,000 of the cost.

Within the proposal, Mr Copulos wrote that he proposes to rename the mall “Garden City Mall” with special attention to be placed on landscaping and garden areas.

“If the stakeholders in the CBD and

council agree with my vision, subject to any adjustments, I would be prepared to consider redeveloping the mall with a leaseback to council for 25 years, after which time it reverts back to council,” Mr Copulos wrote.

“I feel strongly about this issue. My very first development in my property and retailing career was building nine shops on the corner of High and Maude Streets in 1960. That’s over 56 years ago and I genuinely lament the decline in our CBD since the creation of the Maude Street Mall.”

At the time of publication, more than 410 submissions had been received by Greater Shepparton City Council, with data now set to be collated and analysed and a report written that will be presented at a council briefing.

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When do I return to school?

WITH just on three weeks left before most of the region’s students return for the 2017 school year, The Adviser is lending a helping hand to all parents with a handy list outlining when students should return to school.

Bourchier Street Primary School • Thursday, February 2 – All students return

Dhurringile Primary School

• Tuesday, January 31 – All students return

Goulburn Valley Grammar School

Notre Dame College • Wednesday, February 1 – Years 7, 9, 10, 11 and 12 return • Thursday, February 2 – Year 8 and MCP return

Sacred Heart School (Tatura)

• Wednesday, February 1 – Years 5, 6, 7 and 12 return • Thursday, February 2 – Years 8 and 11 return

Shepparton Christian College

• Tuesday, January 31 – All students return

Shepparton East Primary School

Guthrie Street Primary School Kialla West Primary School

• Tuesday, January 31 – All students return

McGuire College

• Tuesday, January 31 – All students return

Mooroopna Park Primary School

• Tuesday, January 31 – All students return

Mooroopna Primary School

• Tuesday, January 31 – All students return

Mooroopna Secondary College

• Wednesday, February 1 – Years 7, 10, 11 and 12 return • Thursday, February 2 – Years 8 and 9 return

Nathalia Secondary College

• Tuesday, January 31 – All students return

• Tuesday, January 31 – All students return • Thursday, February 2 – All students return • Tuesday, January 31 – All students return

Shepparton High School

• Tuesday, January 31 – All students return for student conferences • Wednesday, February 1 – Years 7 and 12 return • Thursday, February 2 – Years 8, 9, 10 and 11 return

St Brendan’s Primary School

• Tuesday, January 31 – All students return

St Georges Road Primary School

• Tuesday, January 31 – All students return

St Luke’s Catholic Primary School

• Tuesday, January 31 – All students return

St Mary’s School (Mooroopna)

• Tuesday, January 31 – All students return

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KNOW WHEN TO START… With the start of the school year right around the corner, it is always handy to know when children are required to return to school. Photo: Nicholise Garner.

St. Mel’s Primary School • Tuesday, January 31 – All students return

Verney Road School

• Tuesday, January 31 – All students return

Wanganui Park Secondary College

• Tuesday, January 31 – Year 7, 11 and 12 students return • Wednesday, February 1 – All VMG students return

Wilmot Road Primary School

• Tuesday, January 31 – Years 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 return • Thursday, February 2 – Foundation students return

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SET TO GO… The School Uniform Shop proprietor, Geoff Bray with local resident, Rowan Farren who is heading to McGuire College next near, which is one of the local schools with a change to their school uniforms this year.

Photo: Alicia Niglia.

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Be prepared for school WITH the beginning of the school year just around the corner, now is the time to be sure your child is prepared if you haven’t already. Of course you need their stationery supplies, but what may perhaps be more important is being sure they have their full year’s school uniform.

With 20 years of knowledge and experience getting the region’s children fit with uniforms, The School Uniform Shop keeps up-to-date with the latest changes in uniforms, and this year there are two.

St Mel’s Primary School has implemented a new polo shirt and new winter clothing and McGuire College has a new everyday polo shirt and a new sports shirt now available at The School Uniform Shop.

The School Uniform Shop proprietor, Geoff Bray said, “We really are your onestop-school-uniform-shop. We cater to everything from socks, shirts, jumpers, skirts and dresses, right through to hats, bags and accessories.

“It’s important to make sure you get in early to get your uniforms sorted. Smaller and larger sizes will come under pressure during the week leading up to the start of the school year.

“To avoid disappointment, come in today.”

For all your school uniform needs, call in to The School Uniform Shop at 183 Corio Street, Shepparton or phone 5821 3232.

RESTORED TO FORMER GLORY… Local resident, Ray Mullins with his 1960 MGA that he purchased in 1980 and restored to its former glory. Photos: Emma Hillier.

A welltravelled

MGA

By David Lee WHEN local resident, Ray Mullins came across his 1960 white MGA in 1980, it was in pieces, but after five years working on the sports car in his shed, it almost looks as good as it did the day it rolled off the factory floor.

The only element of rebuilding the MGA that Ray didn’t do himself was the new paint job, but he worked on rebuilding the 1800cc engine, the suspension, adding a 5-speed gear box and extractor system and putting on new wheels.

Ray said, “I have always been interested in sports cars.

“My brother had a MG, and sadly passed away in 1960 while driving it after having been involved in an accident.

“He was six years older than me and he and dad were always interested in cars and rebuilding engines. We all mucked around with cars. I feel my love for cars is a continuation of my brother’s liking of sports cars.

“My MGA has travelled the world and seen the sights. It’s been all around Victoria, been to Adelaide and as far North as Brisbane.

“My wife and I took it to America for seven weeks in 2012 where we drove from Florida right up to New York. Last year we took it to England and Europe for nine weeks.

“When you drive around in these types of cars, especially in America, many people stop and tell their story about having owned one themselves. You can lose an hour or two a day just talking to people.

“I just love it. I could sit in it all day.”

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1. SHOW ON ICE… Voyager of the Seas has its own ice skating rink from where spectacular ice floorshows are held.

2. BEAUTIFUL LOCATION… Airlie Beach is a beautiful part of the Queensland coast and it has grown so much over the years that today a block of land can sell for some $600,000.

3. FUN AT THE ZOO… Many people visit the largest cat species, the Sumatran Tigers at Australia Zoo. 4. GO ON SAFARI… Just one of the inhabitants of the African Safari Park.

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PEOPLE often wonder if they go cruising will there be enough to fill the day while at sea. Well, there is so much to do that it’s impossible to do it all.

From stand up surfing on the ship’s ‘flow rider’ to climbing the rock wall on the top deck, or even ice-skating if you are so inclined.

Yes, this ship has its own ice-skating rink on deck three. There you can use it during the day and they even have world-class skaters doing floor shows during the cruise.

The latest show is called Blades and is spectacular. The skaters give their all, which is no mean feat when you are skating on a moving ship.

The other floor shows, held each night, provide equally good entertainment, with the acts being flown in to meet the ship at its different ports of call.

But the best show of all is that put on by the crew and staff. These are the people who look after you in the many restaurants and lounges, or look after your cabin.

You tend to get to know them as the cruise goes on, so I wasn’t surprised to see the ship’s theatre full to capacity as passengers turned up to see the crew memb ers p er for m. S ome had never performed in front of a big, live audience like this, but they were fantastic and received standing ovations from the crowd.

Our next stop was Airlie Beach. It has been 20 years since I was last there and what changes! It’ has grown so much.

There are huge areas of mud flat have been reclaimed providing more infrastructure for the harbour.

Holiday homes for rent abound on the hill, providing magnificent views over the bay and land values had gone through the roof, with blocks selling from $600,000.

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Whitsundays and the Great Barrier Reef provide so much for visitors to see.

It was then time to get back to our ship and we spent another two days at sea before we reached our next port of call, Brisbane.

Brisbane is an easy city to get around. It has excellent bus services to get you pretty much anywhere you want to go and the city’s water taxis give you another special view of the city from the Brisbane River.

The Gold Coast with all of its dazzle, Mt Tamborine and Surfers Paradise are all favourites or if you just want to drink in the city’s history, then a visit to the XXX Brewery and Alehouse, established in 1878, is a must. You can explore the 125 year old history of the brewery and discover why the XXX brand has remained so strong in Queensland.

If you visit the Sunshine Coast then the Australia Zoo is a must see. It has been 10 years since founder, Steve Irwin the Crocodile Hunter tragically died and now the Australia Zoo has become like a memorial to his memory.

There is a lot to see from the famous Crocoseum, from lessons on how to handle a crocodile to the newest feature, the African Safari Park and of course, you don’t want to miss out on cuddling a Koala.

Our next stop will be Sydney and our cruise will come to an end. I would like to thank the many staff on Voyager of the Seas for making the journey so pleasant; they just cannot do enough for you.

I’ll miss just turning up for meals whenever you feel like it, but I think I might have a slight weight problem that will now have to be rectified.

Until next time, Safe Travel’n, Geoff Vallance.

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Gain your independence LYNDA’S L’s 2 P’s owner, LYNDA Hurrey may be the newest driving instructor to hit the streets in Shepparton, but she’s no stranger to driving.

W i t h o v e r 10 y e a r s experience driving for a contractor of Australia Post, pizza delivery and party planning, Lynda can help you gain your independence, LEARN TO DRIVE… Lynda’s L’s 2 P’s owner, LYNDA Hurrey. whether you’re 16 or 80.

Photo: Alicia Niglia.

Lynda said, “Watching people go from someone who doesn’t know where the indicators and windscreen wipers are to driving confidently on the highway is amazing.

“I enjoy the driving and teaching aspects and so I am available any time, any day for appointments.”

To book an appointment, call Lynda on 0402 002 719, find ‘lyndasls2ps’ on Facebook or email lyndasls2ps@gmail.com

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SPORT

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Hitting the track for the gold cup THE Shepparton Harness Gold Cup this year will continue a tradition of one of the best country cup races in regional Australia.

Running on Saturday, January 14 at the Shepparton Harness Racing Club, the first of nine races will be at 6:30pm and gates will be open from around 4:30pm onwards.

Manager, Ian McDonald said, “The Shepparton Harness Gold Cup has always been a precursor to some of the other major events.

“A host of previous winners have gone on to win a Hunter Cup, Victoria Cup or an Interdominion which suggests that only the very best horses can win a Shepparton Gold Cup. “This year will be no exception with some of the biggest names including Hectorjayjay set to compete.

“Keep an eye out in the shopping centres

THAT RACING FEELING… The Shepparton Harness Gold Cup will be held at the Shepparton Harness Racing Club on Saturday, January 14.

Photo: Alicia Niglia.

this Thursday for the promotional girls handing out passes and drink vouchers for the cup meeting.

“There will be plenty of action off the

track with a host of free kids entertainment that includes face painting, jumping castles, petting zoo and pony rides. All kids can enter into a free raffle to win one of two

bikes on offer whilst for the adults they will get the chance to win a $1,000 cash prize for simply being there on the night.

“An added attraction this year will be the virtual reality equipment that has thrilled at other country cups to date as of course the ever popular fashions of the field as well as live music from renowned group Heartbeat who return again this year “Courtesy buses will run from most hotels in Mooroopna or Shepparton, which is an added bonus for those looking for a good time.”

Mini marquees are still available but filling fast so contact the club on 0488 231 403 or visit www.sheppartonhrc.com.au for more details.

Alternatively, for all the country cup information visit www.trotscountry.com.au

A bright run to celebrate three years THIS Saturday, the track around Victoria Park Lake will come alive will bright colours when participants in Shepparton Parkrun help to celebrate the event’s third year in operation.

Shepparton Parkrun event director, Allan Connolly said, “When we first started we didn’t know how it was going to be perceived in Shepparton.

“Our first run saw 76 people participate, and from then we averaged around 30-50 participants through the first 12 months. In our second year we broke 100 for the first time and then from September 2015, we have rarely been under 100.

“We broke our attendance record 188 two weeks ago and we are hoping to get 200 this weekend. It’s great to see that the participation numbers are growing.

“Over the past three years, we’ve clocked up over 2,000 different people who have participated which has included locals, people from around the state, interstate and other ‘parkrunners’ from other countries.

“With Parkrun there is a social atmosphere. It’s not just about the running or walking. When each person finishes we notice that people stay around, meet others and talk with one another.

“People come up and thank us for starting the event. A lot of the older participants who do the walk/run say that their Saturday mornings have changed, which is gratifying for us.”

Presentations for the celebration will start from 7:45am at the barbeque shelter behind the Shell Service Station at Victoria Park Lake in Shepparton.

A RUNNING SUCCESS… The Shepparton Parkrun event is celebrating three successful years in operation this weekend, with a bright and colourful theme run. Photo: Supplied.

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