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■ COMMUNITY CONNECT | page 6 ■ FREE 7 Day TV Guide | page 42 ■ Catch up with the Mayor and CEO | page 4 ■ Adviser Classifieds | page 39-41 ALL SET FOR FREE CONVERGE FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND

LATROBE UNIVERSITY OPEN DAY PAGE 4

GMCU $30,000 GIVEAWAY SPECIAL FEATURE LIFTOUT INSIDE

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WEDNESDAY MARCH 15, 2017

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ADVERTISING HOTLINE: 5832 8900

Get shopping to win a share in $30,000

Foxtel to document local murder case

By David Lee IT WAS an emotional experience when I sat down with local resident, Heather Halsall to talk about why Foxtel is coming to Shepparton to interview her in a few weeks time. The topic of the documentary is a story that still haunts many today, the murders carried out by Raymond Edmunds…aka Mr Stinky.

Heather’s connection to the murders is a tragic tale that began when her brother, Ian Duncan Ross Urquhart (affectionately known as Chilla) was falsely accused of the murder of his then girlfriend, Abina Madill and her work colleague Garry Heywood.

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Roycroft Auctions Antique Auction Saturday 25th March View 8am Auction 10am Public Hall, Yea Rd, Flowerdale.

We have a great Auction with the last of a Deceased Estate plus the start of 2 private Museums and others. We have up for sale Depression Glass, 25 Antique Clocks Kero Lights, Maling Ware, Plaster Statues, Crystal, Aussie Pottery, Whiskey/Bar Items, Shaving Items, Old Watches Royal Doulton, Carlton Ware, Brownie Downing plus Box Lots and Lots more.

View all items at www.roycroftauctions.com

Call John 0433 247 438 or Ross (03) 5780 1234 Catering 13.75% BP Forthcoming Blokey Auction Plus 500 Signs Auction from late John Nichols

DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO SHARE IN $30,000… From left, The Adviser managing director, Geoff Adams, 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway models and GMCU member service officers, Jemma Bentley and Kelsey Mcdonald and GMCU general manager, René Deen. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

The 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway is now on THERE has never been a better time to shop local, especially when you have a chance to win a share in $30,000 through the region’s own largest shopping promotion, the 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway.

During last year’s promotion there were more than 150 local

Fords Shepparton Bus Service

Proud supporters of Cystic Fibrosis Australia and the Cruden Farm Garden Party Luncheon organised by Teresa Carlson.

Jump on board a coach and have a lovely day at Cruden Farm to help raise funds to find a cure for all.

See page 37 inside this edition

CF kids - including our precious Stephanie and Lucy and supported by little sister Alice.

19 Wheeler St, Shepparton Phone 5821 3777

businesses that gave shoppers the chance to enter the promotion, and over six weeks, that’s exactly what locals did and we recorded a massive total of 80,000 paid entries received.

Refer to the inside back page of the special feature inside for the full list of participating businesses and inside the feature for details on how to enter.

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REDEVELOPMENT ON TRACK… The Shepparton Law Courts redevelopment is coming along well and progressing quickly. These shots were taken only a month apart. Photos: Supplied.

Court house progressing well SHEPPARTON’S skyline on the corner of H ig h a nd Wy nd h a m S t re e t s i s changing quickly, with the construction of the new $73M Shepparton Law Courts redevelopment project progressing well.

As part of the project, approximately 11,000m2 of concrete will be poured on the, which, if laid out flat, is enough to cover the distance from the law courts to Bunnings Warehouse in Shepparton.

Over the last t wo months A DCO Constructions have completed a number of construction milestones including the installation of underground services such as electricity and plumbing, the commencement of work on the lift shaft and the completion of pouring for the basement and ground floor concrete slabs.

Court Services Victoria chief operating

officer, Brian Stevenson said, “T he Shepparton Law Courts redevelopment is progressing well, and has come a long way since the Christmas break with the basement and ground floor concrete slabs complete and work now underway for the level 1 and 2 slabs.

“I’m pleased that this significant project is on track for completion late 2017.”

ADCO Constructions senior project m a nager, G ra nt C h ipp er f ield sa id , “Leading such a complex construction project of this scale is challenging but also rewarding.

“It’s great to be involved in shaping the legal precinct, and working on a project that will form such a significant part of the Shepparton landscape for many years to come.”

Schools to benefit from $1.7M in funding SACRED Heart Primary School in Yarrawonga and St Mary of the Angels Secondary College in Nathalia are set to benefit from $1.7M in shared funding from the Coalition Government, which will help toward the construction of specialised learning areas. $1M will go towards supporting the construction of a year 5 and 6 leadership centre at Sacred Heart as well as the demolition of a relocatable building where the year 5s and 6s are currently receiving lessons. Construction on the new leadership centre will start in July this year and is expected to be completed in time for term one next year.

Another $700,000 has been secured for St Mary of the Angels Secondary College in Nathalia, which will go towards the construction of a year 7 learning centre. The works will include the demolition of relocatable buildings and associated works, and is expected to be completed later next year.

Federal Member for Murray, Damian Drum MP said, “The grants are part of the Government’s Capital Grants Program, which provides funding to help improve the infrastructure of nongovernment primary and secondary schools, which may not have access to sufficient capital of their own.”

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Catch up with the mayor and CEO H GREATER Shepparton City Council CEO, Peter Harriott and Mayor, Cr Dinny Adem will be meeting with local residents across the municipality in the coming months.

Residents will have the opportunity to make appointments to meet with the CEO and Mayor to discuss ideas and issues.

Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor, Cr Dinny Adem encourages people to take the opportunity to discuss their topics directly.

“This initiative is part of our Councillor engagement program and I hope community members take the opportunity to meet with the CEO and I,” Cr Adem said.

Peter Harriott said, “This is a fantastic opportunity for Council

to hear directly from community members in our small towns. I look forward to meeting with our residents.”

Meetings are available by appointment in 30 minute slots at Tatura on Friday, March 17 between 9am and 12 noon, at Katandra on Friday, April 21 between 9am and 12 noon, at Mooroopna on Friday, May 19 between 9am and 12 noon, at Merrigum on Friday, June 16 between 9am and 12 noon and at Congupna on Friday, July 21 from 9am and 12 noon.

To make an appointment for any of these sessions, contact the CEO and Mayor’s office on 5832 9700 and provide an outline of what you would like to discuss. Bookings must be made three days prior to the relevant session.

POTENTIAL STUDENTS ENJOY ACTIVITIES… La Trobe University Shepparton Campus was a hive of activity when potential students took part in the university’s orientation day activities. Photo: Supplied.

La Trobe welcomes new students LA TROBE University Shepparton Campus came alive and was a hive of activity during this year’s orientation program.

Head of La Trobe University Shepparton Campus, Sue Nalder said, “We always look forward to welcoming our new students on campus, particularly to our new Agribusiness, Social Work and Education cohorts. This year our orientation program increased to three days to allow for more activities for new students. Students commenced on Wednesday with an official welcome followed by some icebreaker activities and campus tour,” Ms Nalder said.

“The program is filled with activities to allow students to familiarise themselves with their courses, staff, support available at University and of course getting to know one another.”

Ms Nalder said 16 experienced La Trobe students from the Shepparton Campus, known as ‘connects,’ also helped the new students to transition into university life.

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“Our connect program is very successful and this year we have mentors across every one of the courses we offer. These mentors stay in touch with new students for the first six weeks of semester to be on hand to answer any questions they might have about their new experiences at university,” Ms Nalder said.

Seven Goulburn Valley students were also accepted into the ‘Aspire’ program locally, which is an early admissions program launched by La Trobe in 2014. Aspire acknowledges volunteering and community engagement efforts by students, if successful into the program – students receive an offer from La Trobe in September, before ATARs are released.

“The Aspire students have made positive changes in their local community by volunteering. We have recognised this community involvement by selecting them into this early offer program,” Ms Nalder said.

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Eighty Years of SAM publication launch SHEPPARTON Art Museum (SAM) has been collecting art for 80 years, and to help celebrate, SAM has launched a publication that examines 80 pieces in the collection in detail.

SAM has grown a lot since it first opened in 1936. The collection boasts many iconic pieces from Australian and International art history, with a significant collection of ceramics, and many new works of contemporary art.

The items within the book are accompanied by an essay on the history of SAM by former director, Peter Timms and an essay on the current exhibition and context of SAM by

director, Dr Rebecca Coates. Eighty Years of SAM – The Collection is the Museum’s biggest Collection publication since 1987.

Dr Coates said, “Collections such as SAM’s are filled with extraordinary works and fascinating stories. This new publication deepens our knowledge of this history, offering new insights and learning around key works.”

The publication is now on sale for $29.95 ($25 for Friends of SAM). SAM will also be selling past catalogues at a severely reduced rate. A great opportunity to stock up on rare copies.

A SPECIAL PUBLICATION… 80 pieces as part of the collection at Shepparton Art Museum (SAM) have been focussed on in a special publication released that celebrates 80 years of SAM. Photo: Supplied.

Converge takes over The Adviser front page banner READERS may have noticed that the banner on the front page of this edition of The Adviser is a little more colourful than normal. With the Shepparton Festival in full swing, The Adviser is helping to promote the Converge on the Goulburn event on Saturday, March 18. Check out page 8 of this edition for details on the Converge on the Goulburn event.

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EVENTS

COMMUNITY CONNECT H 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 55 words or less.

UPCOMING JUST DINNER will run on Saturday, March 18.

A social evening for singles and couples aged 45 and 70. All are most welcome to come along, meet others and enjoy dinner. Phone Marg on 5825 1114 or Val on 0427 251 274 for venue and time.

SHEPPARTON & YOUTH CLUB UNITED CR ICKET CLU B is holding the club’s presentation night on Friday, March 24 with a 6:30pm start at the Shepparton Swans clubrooms, Princess Park, Shepparton. Meals are available with a choice of either roast beef or roast chicken and vegetables. For further information or to book for catering purposes, phone Tony Goblin on 0407 246 778.

SNUGGLY QUILTS DAY will run on Saturday, March 25 from 9:30am to 4:30pm at Toolamba Hall, Wren Street, Toolamba. Join Marie Lee from the Snuggly Quilts Program and the Toolamba Craft Group to assist in making quilts, which will be donated to the Royal Children’s Hospital. Please bring along your sewing machine or hand sewing requirements. All fabric will be provided. Non-sewers are welcome as there are tasks for everyone. Please bring your mug

and a plate to share. Bring a friend or make new friends as we see together. Cost is $3. For further information, call Rhonda on 0417 315 171.

THE DAVEY FAMILY REUNION will be held on Saturday, March 25 from 10am at the Wangaratta Masonic Centre, 101 Appin Street, Wangaratta.

Lunch and afternoon tea will be provided and BYO drinks. RSVP to June on 5721 2942.

SHEPPARTON SPIRITUALIST CENTRE (SCC) will be holding its next service on March 26 starting at 12pm for meditation and 1:30pm for the service at 23 Alexander Street, Mooroopna. The speaker for the day is Lorraine Beck and demonstrations will be by SSC mediums. Everyone welcome. Please bring a plate to share for afternoon tea. For further information, phone 0432 088 501.

THE CONROY REUNION will be held at Moorabool Reservoir, Springbrook on Sunday, March 26 from 11am. BYO picnic. Contact Ellen on 0419 503 570 for more information.

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)

Bypass action group keen to move forward SHEPPARTON’S Goulburn Valley Highway Bypass Action Group hosted a reception last week in demonstrating the on-going support for the Shepparton Bypass.

The proposed bypass is a 36km northsouth route running west of Shepparton and Mooroopna and linking the Goulburn Valley Highway to the Midland Highway.

The first stage is planned to run from the Midland Highway west of Mooroopna via Mooroopna-Echuca Road to Numurkah Road/ Goulburn Valley Highway north of Shepparton and is anticipated to cost approximately $260M. The Goulburn Valley Highway Bypass Action Group is strongly encouraging the State Government to allocate $20M to VicRoads in its 2017/18 budget to prepare a detailed business case, detailed design and land acquisition for stage one of the bypass in order for it to be shovel ready.

Bypass Action Group chair, Peter Johnson said, “Our reception provided the opportunity to demonstrate extensive local

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government and industry support across the region for the bypass. The message was clear, local transport operators do not want their trucks thundering down High Street any more than local businesses and residents want them there.

“We heard from a number of speakers who highlighted the benefits of the bypass in terms of improved safety on our roads, improved freight efficiency and enhancing the look and feel of Shepparton’s central business district. The need is irrefutable; we just need financial support to kick start construction.”

Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor, Cr Dinny Adem said, “The action group and the broader Goulburn Valley region implores the State Government through its 2017/18 budget to invest in making stage one of the bypass a reality.

“While yes the project is long overdue, as the Reception highlighted, the issues are intensifying so now is the time to make it happen.”

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More free activities at Victoria Park Lake

A BEAUTIFUL CULMINATION OF CULTURE… Converge on the Goulburn showcases culture, performance and foods from our community in an all-inclusive and festive atmosphere. Photo: Supplied.

MORE than just a festival, Converge on the Goulburn brings together food, culture and performance from Shepparton’s Aboriginal and multicultural communities.

Enjoy traditional and contemporary music and performance and experience the vibrant marketplace with authentic craft, culture and visual arts. Participate in interactive cultural workshops and activities and relax in the outdoor lounge while enjoying authentic foods cooked by local communities.

Converge on the Goulburn is Shepparton Festival’s closing celebration and acts to open Cultural Diversity week which will be a colourful, high energy, cultural community fiesta at Victoria Park Lake.

This free family event is an alcohol free, all-inclusive cultural celebration, so bring along your blanket and settle in to enjoy the cacophony of sound, colour, movement and tastes.

This Saturday March 18 at Victoria Park Lake, Wyndham St, Shepparton from 4pm until 8.30pm.

CAMPING FUN… Students from Mooroopna Secondary College were given the chance to enjoy all that agriculture has to offer during a camp project held last week, including doing soil science with presenter, Roger. Photo: Supplied

Students get the real ‘ag’ experience THIRTY-ONE year 9 students from Mooroopna Secondary College were given the opportunity to enjoy the camping lifestyle last week, when they heading out to Dookie to experience many aspects that encompass agriculture in the local university setting.

The project was run as part of a collaboration between the Lighthouse Project, the Better Together Alliance and the University of Melbourne Dookie Campus.

The students started their camp with what became a highlight, sensory and animal science exercise, during which they learned how the senses play an important role in the detection of grapevine and other agricultural pests and diseases.

Student, Charli Montgomery loved that lecturer, Sonja Needs brought her dog to demonstrate just how clever dogs are at detecting aromas that we couldn’t even smell.

Day two focused on working with sheep. During this time the students got their hands dirty and learnt how to handle sheep, assessing sheep health by condition scoring them, checking their teeth and weighing them. They watched sheep being shorn, learnt about different sheep breeds and fleece types where they had to rank fleece types for their softness,

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length and the quality.

A walk up Mt Major provided a stunning backdrop to learn about soil science and assessing which soil type would be suitable for a range of agricultural purposes.

Day three concentrated on all things dairy with an introduction to the dairy industry and the role it plays in the region.

Student, Shakira Hinck said, “It was good to get out and walk around the dairy farm before watching the cows being milked in the robotic dairy.”

Milk samples were collected for the laboratory activities to measure the mastitis count, where a low count is ideal because it means better quality milk and protein count.

Milk is measured on protein content and farmers are paid on higher protein content. Students were also given the opportunity to make cheese.

The students also got to experience life away from home with some having never been away from their family. They enjoyed great meals, learnt about food wastage after enjoying a box of odd shaped apples that were just as tasty as the ones from the supermarket and got to experience the majestic surrounds of the Dookie Campus.

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Nitro Circus set to make some noise this Sunday YOU’D have to be living under a rock not to know that this Sunday March 19 Nitro Circus is coming to town. Shepparton will host the 257th showing of the world’s greatest action sports event, Nitro Circus.

This global phenomenon is a must see that has sold over three million tickets across 26 countries.

The highly anticipated 2017 Regional Rampage Tour is already aiming to smash records and reach new death-defying heights.

Audiences will also see a host of outrageous new contraptions take flight off Nitro Circus’ 40 foot giganta ramp such as trikes, a tall bike, a kayak, a whiskey barrel and more.

The exciting new additions will ensure

A MUST SEE THIS WEEKEND… Nitro Circus is going to light up Shepparton this weekend with their incredible show.

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jaw-dropping stunts never seen before in Australia, with the daredevils also opening the door for more mayhem and possible mishaps!

Tickets are now on sale at w w w. nitrocircus.com. Follow Nitro Circus on Twitter: @nitrocircus and Facebook: www. facebook.com/NitroCircus

Get in early for Summer

By Nicholise Garner W H E N you’ve got kids to buy for, sometimes it’s best to wait to purchase the most expensive items at the change of season. I mean, they grow so fast and you don’t want to skimp on quality.

Personally I’m going to take advantage of Boats & More’s sale with 20 percent off all watersport stock and I’ll be picking up some good quality kids life jackets for next summer.

Boats & More retail manager, Damien Bennett said, “We are having a clearance sale with 20 percent off all ski and watersport stock including knee boards, ski’s, tubes and life jackets.”

Damien said, “We have a great range of quality watersport equipment and our

William’s range is especially generous in size. That’s the thing about Boats & More, we cater to families and that means we stock for beginners to advanced wake boarders and skiers, from small sizes to very large, we’ve got you covered. We also offer layby on our sale items so it’d be a good idea to put some watersport stock on layby for Christmas.

Drop i nto B oats & More at 207 Numurkah Road, Shepparton and take advantage of this fantastic sale.

CLEARANCE SALE OFF ALL WATERSPORT STOCK… Boats & More sales assistant, Hanna Saunders and retail manager, Damien Bennett show off some of the items on sale. Photo: Nicholise Garner.

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Get shopping to win a share in $30,000

The 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway now on THIS year, there are even more chances to win. Not only are there over 160 local businesses participating in the promotion, but the reach has extended, with shoppers now able to enter at participating businesses in Mooroopna and Tatura.

With the largest shopping promotion in regional Victoria and possibly regional Australia now underway, the race is on to see which 20 lucky shoppers and one lucky employee will have the chance to walk away with their share of the 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway, and the best part is, they will be doing it all while supporting local businesses.

Simply by spending a minimum of $10 in-store at any of the participating businesses over the coming six weeks, shoppers have the chance to enter the grand giveaway.

Each week, three lucky shoppers will be announced as the winners of a GMCU debit card valued at $1,000, with each weekly entry going in the draw to win the major prize of a GMCU debit card valued at $5,000 and a holiday voucher valued at $5,000 at the end of the promotion. Four lucky shoppers will also be drawn at the end of the promotion and walk away as $1,000 GMCU debit card consolation prize winners and one lucky employee from

a participating business will also walk away with a $1,000 GMCU debit card.

The Adviser managing director, Geoff Adams said, “Shopping locally is so important for any community and by doing so throughout the promotion there is a chance for shoppers to win a share in $30,000.

“The 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway is now in its 14th year, and over the years we have seen such a positive response coming from local businesses and members of the community.

“Last year we had a huge 80,000 entries and we are looking at even more people getting in for their chance to win this year.

“This year we are also giving people who shop in businesses outside of Shepparton the chance to win, with

our reach being extended to participating businesses in both Mooroopna and Tatura.

“Our par ticipating businesses include ever ything from mainstream retailers, jewellers, supermarkets, specialty stores, bedding, whitegoods, food outlets, tyres, fashion, furniture, toys, shoes, phones, flooring, mowers, manchester, books, giftware, computers, automotive, hardware, camping, shooting, fishing and much more, so keep an eye out for the 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway posters, entry forms and entry boxes.

“While employees and owners of participating businesses are not eligible to enter themselves at their own businesses, but can enter at other businesses, we once again have the ‘employee participation categories,’ where $500 each is awarded to the business with the largest number of entries during the six week period, we are again awarding $500 to three businesses under the employee categories of ‘1-4 employees’, ‘5-15 employees’ and ‘16 employees or more.’

“The Adviser is proud to be working alongside GMCU to be offering this important promotion to the community once again and to help locals support their local businesses.”

The competition is now officially underway with the grand $10,000 prize draw to be announced on May 3.

SHOP AND WIN… From left, The Adviser managing director, Geoff Adams and GMCU general manager, René Deen are encouraging locals to enter the 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway for a chance to win a share in $30,000.

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Bringing it to the people

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Tatura; a winning shopping experience awaits

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Know what you can score this year PAGE 8

Staff member walks away a winner PAGE 10

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GET YOUR ENTRIES IN… Make sure to get your entries in for a chance to win a share in $30,00 as part of the 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

How to enter the 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway FOR your chance to win a share in this year’s 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway you have to be in it to win it, but how do you enter? All you have to do to be in with a chance is visit one of the many participating stores and when you spend $10 or more, you’ll qualify to fill out an entry form.

Simply fill out your form on the spot and then drop it into the ‘giveaway draw box’ in-store. It’s important to put your entry form into the box where you made your purchase.

Three entry forms will be drawn each week for the next six weeks and the lucky entrants will be notified by phone from The Adviser and receive a $1,000 GMCU debit card.

You can enter as many times as you like, but you must have spent at least $10 in a participating outlet and submitted an official entry form.

In week six, the final week of the 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway, all entries received over the previous weeks will go into the major prize draw with one lucky shopper drawn to win the major prize, a $5,000 GMCU debit card and a $5,000 holiday voucher from Lyn McNaught Travel and four lucky consolation prize winners each walking away with a $1,000 GMCU debit card. One lucky staff member of a participating business, and who has signed one of the winning entries throughout the giveaway, will also take away a $1,000 debit card (drawn after the major prize).

All you have to do is shop locally and you’re in for a chance to win. Look out for the participating stores and keep your eyes peeled for shops displaying the 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway posters, entry forms and boxes for your chance to win and good luck.

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GMCU is all about giving back to the community

PROUD SPONSORS… GMCU general manager, René Deen is encouraging the community to shop locally for a chance to win a share in the 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway. Photo: Alicia Niglia

THE GMCU is a proud supporter of the local community and is all about giving back, and that’s why they are thrilled to once again be throwing their support behind the region’s largest and most popular shopping promotion, the 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway.

GMCU general manager, René Deen said, “The GMCU knows all too well the importance of supporting the local community that supports it, and because the GMCU is ‘Customer Owned Banking,’ we are owned by the customers who use our services. This is why we are proud to support local initiatives that benefit the community, such as the 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway.

“Each winner will be given a GMCU Visa debit card to spend their winnings. New for this year, they will be able to add that card to a compatible mobile phone if they choose. This will make their shopping simpler by just waving their phone to buy.

“This promotion is a great way to help us continue to support local businesses and provides even more incentive for the community to get out and about and shop locally. This in turn continues to give a boost to our local businesses and at the same time giving locals the chance to win a share in some big money.”

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Support local businesses and win big LOCAL businesses are the lifeblood of a community, but it is the community’s support of local businesses that helps keep the wheels turning. Over the next six weeks, by continuing to shop locally, you will go in the running to win a share of $30,000.

Now in its 14th year, The Adviser is proud to continue to be an integral part of the 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway’s success.

The Adviser managing director, Geoff Adams said, “We had 80,000 entries during last year’s promotion, which just goes to show how many people shop locally and support our fantastic range of local businesses. We are looking forward to another exciting six weeks offering the community a chance to win big.

“The giveaway competition is a fantastic initiative and the support of the GMCU, the

region’s own financial institution, continues to be strong.

“The most impor tant aspect of the giveaway promotion is the abilit y to generate customer sales. During the 2016 promotion, the giveaway helped to generate 80,000 individual purchases of $10 or more across a large number of participating local businesses and that certainly is exciting for the community.

“There has never been a better time to get behind your local businesses and show your support. You never know, it may just work out that you are one of our lucky winners.”

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES AND WIN… The Adviser is proud to once again continue to be an integral part of the 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway’s success. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

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PLENTY OF CHANCES TO WIN… There are many ways to win big during the 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway. You could be our lucky grand prize winner like Mary Beattie was last year, who used her $5,000 travel voucher to visit New Zealand. Photo: Supplied.

Know what you can score this year FOLLOWING the successful introduction of the $5,000 holiday voucher giveaway during last year’s promotion, it is important that shoppers know exactly what they can score during the 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway.

In 2017, there will be 20 chances to win a $1,000 GMCU debit card and the chance to win big with the grand prize draw. As with last year, this year will see the grand prize draw consist of a $5,000 holiday voucher and a $5,000 GMCU debit card to go on a shopping spree at one of the promotion’s participating businesses.

Also following its success last year, one lucky employee at a participating business walk away with a $1,000 GMCU debit card. The winning employee will be selected out of the 20 winning entries drawn throughout the promotion.

There is also still plenty of chances for businesses to win during the 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway. The ‘employee participation categories’ will once again see $500 each awarded to the business with the largest number of entries during the six week period. We are again awarding $500 to three businesses under the employee categories of ‘1-4 employees’, ‘5-15 employees’ and ‘16 employees or more.’

So, whether you are a member of the local community or an employee at a participating business, the 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway gives you more chances to win big.

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Staff member walks away a winner ONE lucky employee walked away a winner during last year’s promotion, with Anna Brun, who at the time was employed at Provincial Home Living, being drawn as the $1,000 GMCU debit card employee prize winner, simply for signing one of the competition’s winning entries.

To be eligible for the employee prize, simply make sure you have signed a customer’s entry form for the 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway and if an entry you have signed is drawn as one of our weekly winners, you could be our 2017 $1,000 GMCU debit card employee prize winner.

ENCOURAGE SHOPPERS TO ENTER… The 2016 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway $1,000 employee prize winner, former Provincial Home Living sales assistant, Anna Brun. Photo: Emma Hillier.

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Big smiles for major prize draw winner DRAWN from one of the biggest numbers of entries in the history of the giveaway, was Mary Beattie of Finley during the 2016 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway.

When contacted by The Adviser immediately after the major prize draw, there was a slight pause. “You’re joking. I don’t believe it,” were Mary’s first words. When asked what she would spend her winnings on, she said a lounge suite would be at the top of her shopping list.

Mary received a $5,000 GMCU debit card to spend at any of the 150 participating businesses from last year and a $5,000 holiday voucher, which she used to take a trip to New Zealand.

Mary and her husband Ron retired from the farm into Finley a few years ago and shop regularly in Shepparton, but it was her spend at Suzanne Grae at Shepparton Marketplace that saw her named the major prize draw winner.

ONE MAJOR WINNER… The 2016 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway $5,000 GMCU debit card and $5,000 holiday voucher winner Mary Beattie from Finley, with her winning entry. Photo: Emma Hillier.

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Special occasions made easy YOU will find a huge range of greeting cards and an everevolving range of giftware at the independently owned and operated; Focus Cards & Gifts in Shepparton’s Maude Street Mall.

Long standing Shepparton business, Focus Cards & Gifts have everything you need to make that someone special’s day.

You’re sure to find the perfect gift with their range of beautiful, unique giftware, including fine china, ornaments, prints, frames, lamps, vases, platters and jewellery as well as the perfect card to go along with it.

For your convenience Focus Cards & Gifts also stock a large range of associated products such as wrapping paper, ribbons, bows and trim, gift bags, gift boxes, gift tags and can even gift wrap your ‘special something’ before you leave.

You’ll enjoy great, family friendly customer service and the convenience of a central location at Shepparton’s onestop-shop for special occasions, Focus Cards & Gifts, open seven days a week.

Visit Focus Cards & Gifts at 181 Maude Street Mall, Shepparton or phone 5821 1813.

YOUR ONE-STOP-SHOP… Focus Cards & Gifts senior shop assistant, Shelly Culhane can help you find the perfect gift for that someone special, including the store’s range of Woodwick candles and the U R An Angel series of figurines. Photo: David Lee.

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WIN, WIN, WIN… Shop at participating businesses in Mooroopna during the 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway for your chance to win a share in $30,000. Photo: David Lee.

Discover shopping in Mooroopna and win MOOROOPNA has a unique and fantastic range of shopping options that can see you spend hours at one of the city’s many businesses.

From businesses that can help you celebrate that special occasion, offer you a fresh beverage or fresh local produce, give you a range of options and products to carry out a DIY project, provides you with a place to sit and enjoy a nice meal or catch up with friends, be pampered, have

your health checked or get enjoy a beauty treatment, Mooroopna has it all.

This year, you can shop at any of the following businesses to enter the 2017 GMCU $ 3 0,0 0 0 Gi veaw ay; Bot tle-O Mooroopna, Cellarbrations Mooroopna, Mooroopna Fresh, Mooroopna Hardware, M o o r o o p n a P i z ze r i a & W in e B a r, Pampen’s Boutique, Savvy Podiatry and Vine Hair & Make Up.

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Create an enjoyable shopping experience WHETHER you’re after a day out with the family, a night out with a loved one or just a time to unwind and relax, Mooroopna has everything needed to create an enjoyable shopping experience.

MORE THAN JUST PIZZA… Mooroopna Pizzeria front of house staff Chris Bell and Katrina Fitzsimmons. Photo: Alicia Niglia

Bringing it to the people MOOROOPNA is developing an urban edge and we’re seeing lots of new restaurants and shops come to town which is serving to fur ther unveil the already locally renowned establishments.

Mooroopna Pizzeria business owner, Adrian Vigliaturo said, “I opened this restaurant seven and a half years ago now and we’ve seen a lot of new businesses come to Mooroopna recently which is great for all of us. We’re lucky because we’ve always had a strong local clientele and with the restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner six days a week and located right in the middle of the main strip, we have had a strong central presence in Mooroopna.”

Mooroopna Pizziera offers a full a la carte menu with steaks, parmigianas, pasta, seafood and a full breakfast menu and also has a function room upstairs

catering for up to 100 people.

Adrian said, “I’ve been lucky to have some really dedicated long term staff who are not only meticulous about the food we serve but provide excellent customer service, and that is why we see familiar faces time and time again.”

Mooroopna Pizzeria is a fully licenced restaurant and offers a $3 full menu deli ver y ser v ice (conditions apply).

Call them on 5 825 50 0 3 or drop in for breakfast, lunch or dinner at 86-88 McLennan Street, Shepparton. Visit their website at www.mooroopnapizzeria.com. au Spend a minimum of $10 and fill out an entry form for your chance to win a share of $25,000 or a $5,000 holiday voucher.

Mooroopna Pizzeria is a par ticipating business in the 2017 GMCU $ 30,000 Giveaway.

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SHOP AND WIN‌ Shop at participating businesses in Tatura during the 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway for your chance to win a share in $30,000. Photo: David Lee.

Tatura; a winning shopping experience awaits TATURA is quite a beautiful little town just outside of Shepparton and has a great range of shopping options available to suit the fussiest of shopaholics and foodies.

From picking up something delicious for breakfast, lunch or just a snack to ensuring your health and wellbeing, shopping in

Tatura can be a winning experience.

This year, you can shop at any of the following businesses to enter the 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway; Tatura Bakery + Lunches, Tatura Hotbread and Tatura Pharmacy.

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CHANGE IS UNDERWAY AT PARKLAKE… Parklake property manager, Kelly Sullivan joins the team just as Parklake expands. Photo: Nicholise Garner.

Massive developments for Parklake SHEPPARTON has seen so much growth and development in recent years and this is reflected in the Parklake’s current expansion, making it one of the biggest hotels in regional Victoria.

Just as Parklake undergoes this change, they welcome in new property manager Kelly Sullivan. With 10 years in the hotel business, Kelly brings with her a wealth of knowledge and progressive ideas to go along with the changes and development at Parklake.

Kelly said, “With all of the atmosphere that comes with large hotels and establishments I’m thrilled to take a strong role in such a busy hotel. Audrey Ash has been in this role for over 40 years and so she leaves big shoes

to fill but I’m really excited to be a part of this thriving team.

A wing of the hotel has been demolished making way for a brand new, three level building, which will add 32 accommodation rooms to the property. The Parklake will now be able to offer over 100 rooms to its guests. While the hotel itself has forged its reputation, the Parklake restaurant is also renowned for it’s fine dining, good food and relaxed atmosphere. The restaurant also offers three large function rooms, which cater to events large and small.

Visit Parklake at 481 Wyndham Street, Shepparton. For bookings call 5821 5822 or visit www.parklake.com.au

• SPEND A MINIMUM OF $10 AND FILL OUT AN ENTRY FORM FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN A SHARE OF $25,000 OR A $5,000 HOLIDAY VOUCHER. PARKLAKE IS A PARTICIPATING BUSINESS IN THE 2017 GMCU $30,000 GIVEAWAY.

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Get to know of the

JEMMA BENTLEY

Member Service Officer with GMCU Shepparton WHAT IS IT THAT YOU LOVE ABOUT YOUR JOB?

The people I work with.

IF YOU COULD ONLY EAT ONE MORE MEAL FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE, WHAT WOULD IT BE?

Sticky date pudding.

WHEN YOU WERE YOUNGER WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GREW UP?

A beautician.

IF YOU COULD ONLY KEEP FIVE POSSESSIONS, WHAT WOULD THEY BE?

Phone, car, photos, jewellery and recipe books.

IF YOU COULD RETIRE TOMORROW, WHAT WOULD YOU DO?

Travel the world and tick things off my bucket list.

WHAT WAS THE LAST PICTURE YOU TOOK WITH YOUR PHONE?

A photo of my dogs, Ted and Theo.

HOW WOULD YOU SPEND THE $1,000 WEEKLY PRIZE?

I would go on a shopping spree. I’ve been eyeing off some new gym clothes.

HOW WOULD YOU SPEND THE $10,000 GRAND PRIZE?

I would go on a holiday. I have always wanted to go to Europe.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE THING ABOUT SHOPPING IN SHEPPARTON?

I like how close everything is.

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KELSEY MCDONALD

Member Service Officer with GMCU Shepparton

WHAT IS IT THAT YOU LOVE ABOUT YOUR JOB?

The people I work with.

IF YOU COULD ONLY EAT ONE MORE MEAL FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE, WHAT WOULD IT BE?

A chicken and avocado focaccia.

WHEN YOU WERE YOUNGER WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GREW UP?

A vet.

IF YOU COULD ONLY KEEP FIVE POSSESSIONS, WHAT WOULD THEY BE?

Car, phone, wallet, watch and bed.

IF YOU COULD RETIRE TOMORROW, WHAT WOULD YOU DO?

Travel the world.

WHAT WAS THE LAST PICTURE YOU TOOK WITH YOUR PHONE?

Food…specifically waffles at Lemon Tree Café.

HOW WOULD YOU SPEND THE $1,000 WEEKLY PRIZE?

Go shopping. I could really use new shoes.

HOW WOULD YOU SPEND THE $10,000 GRAND PRIZE?

Go on a holiday to America.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE THING ABOUT SHOPPING IN SHEPPARTON?

Most of the shops are close together and are in walking distance.

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Are you one of our next winners?

OVER the last 14 years, the GMCU giveaway promotion has seen more than 220 lucky winners walk away smiling after having shopped at participating stores. Last year, with a huge 80,000 entries, 18 lucky locals each took home a $1,000 GMCU debit card, once lucky employee from a participating business scored a $1,000 GMCU debit card and one incredibly lucky local took the grand prize of a $5,000 GMCU debit card and a $5,000 holiday voucher. This year, it could be you drawn as one of our lucky winners.

MAJOR PRIZE WINNER, SUZANNE GRAE...

2016 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway major prize winner, Mary Beattie.

FINNY’S MANCHESTER… 2016 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway week one winner, Fiona Barrer.

T&M BATTERIES… 2016 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway week one winner, Dale Nichols.

COLES RIVERSIDE PLAZA… 2016 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway week one winner, Maylor Eldridge.

BIG W… 2016 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway week two winner, Sallie Murphy.

LINCRAFT… 2016 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway week two winner’s mother, Elena Melbourne (representing Merry Joy Melbourne).

WB HUNTER… 2016 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway week two winner, Belinda Farley.

FAIRLEYS SUPA IGA… 2016 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway week three winner, Helen Jackson.

CAKE MATTERS… 2016 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway week three winner, Tanya Roberts.

FANTASTIC FURNITURE… 2016 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway week three winner, Gianelli Atzori.

POOLWERX… 2016 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway week four winner, Greg Waller.

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Week one winner, Fiona Barrer from Numurkah said,

“I am really excited. Just as well I went shopping that day.”

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Consolation prize winner, Peter Woods from Mooroopna said,

Major prize draw winner, Mary Beattie of Finley said,

“I live local and spend local.”

“You’re joking. I don’t believe it.”

LUKES MAGIC MEATS… 2016 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway week four winner, Craig Comline.

PURDEYS JEWELLERS… 2016 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway week four winner, Gwen Elliot.

HOWARDS STORAGE WORLD… 2016 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway week five winner, Krystal Care.

PROVINCIAL HOME LIVING… 2016 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway week five winner, Lisa Rees.

SPC ARDMONA FACTORY SALES… 2016 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway week five winner, Hamid Esmaeilzadeh.

JUST CUTS… 2016 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway consolation prize winner, Peter Wood.

WAYNE RITCHIES… 2016 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway consolation prize winner, Heidi van den Ende.

PRICELINE PHARMACY… 2016 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway consolation prize winner, Kylie McNamara

PROVINCIAL HOME LIVING… 2016 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway employee prize winner, Anna Brun.

SPC ARDMONA FACTORY SALES… 2016 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway consolation prize winner, Ronnie Busk.

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Total Tools massive sale SPONSORED by Milwaukee products, Nitro Circus is coming to Shepparton this weekend and with Total Tool’s inaugural ‘M Day sale’ on Friday, March 17, the first 16 customers to spend $2,000 at Total Tools on their Milwaukee product range will receive a double pass to the Nitro Circus.

Total Tools business owner, Ray Cox said, “Milwaukee are trade quality products and this sale is the first of it’s type in Shepparton. It’s going to be a great day with lots of give-aways and a free sausage sizzle. Come and along and meet some of the stars of the Nitro Circus and reps will be in store to discuss the products. There will be lots of incentives, for example, if a customer spends $1000, they’ll be able to choose a bonus tool at no charge.* This sale is the first of it’s kind and you’d be crazy to miss it.”

Also running throughout March is the chance to win the ultimate tradies workhorse. With every $100 spent at Total tools throughout March you go into the draw to win a 2017 Mitsubishi Triton GLX+ valued at $34, 990 Drop into Total Tools at 87 Benalla Road Shepparton for your chance to collect one of their awesome give-aways this Friday, March 17. *Conditions Apply.

• SPEND A MINIMUM OF $10 AND FILL OUT AN ENTRY FORM FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN A SHARE OF $25,000 OR A $5,000 HOLIDAY VOUCHER. TOTAL TOOLS IS A PARTICIPATING BUSINESS IN THE 2017 GMCU $30,000 GIVEAWAY.

CELEBRATE M DAY THIS FRIDAY… Total Tools staff are getting revved up with Nitro Circus giveaways and their massive Milwaukee sale. From left, Total Tools sales representative, Dylan Exton-Cash, senior sales assistant, Neville Christienson, business owner, Ray Cox, sales assistant, Jon Willis and manager, Andrew Bulman. Photo: Nicholise Garner.

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BROWSE THE CELLAR… Phillips Cellars business owner, Paul Phillips stocks local wines and offers excellent advice. Photo: Nicholise Garner.

Abundant in charm and character ALMOST like a library, Phillips Cellars has such a wa rm a nd com for table atmosphere where you can browse their collection and with the cellar staff’s knowledge of wines, you will certainly be lead in the right direction.

Ph i l l ip s C el l a r s bu si ne s s ow ner, Paul Phillips said, “In stock we have a representation of 45 local wineries with a range of 200 local wines from the Goulburn Valley floor up to the Strathbogie Ranges. “ Paul said, “With the immergence of new grape varieties, we have more new wines. Box Grove Vineyards, Sarah Gough has produced a new white with bubbles.

Prosecco 2015 by is a new white, which is a light, fresh, creamy and zesty lemon.

“Another development we’re seeing is the use of the crown seal rather than corks which avoids cork taint and allows for keeping the bubbles nice and fresh.

There are new Italian styles immerging now also with Vermentino, Fioano, and in reds, Sangiovese and Barbera.”

Visit Phillips Cellars at 119 Corio Street, Shepparton or call 5821 2051 • SPEND A MINIMUM OF $10 AND FILL OUT AN ENTRY FORM FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN A SHARE OF $25,000 OR A $5,000 HOLIDAY VOUCHER. PHILLIPS CELLARS IS A PARTICIPATING BUSINESS IN THE 2017 GMCU $30,000 GIVEAWAY.

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SPC ARDMONA FACTORY SALES… From left, The Adviser general manager, Will Adams, SPC Ardmona Factory Sales retail assistant, Maree Normington, 2016 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway consolation prize winner, Ronnie Busk and GMCU Shepparton branch manager, Dallas Moore.

Photo: Emma Hillier.

Still in for a chance to win

WHEN the final draw comes for 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway, if your name hasn’t been drawn as one of the lucky weekly winners, don’t worry, because you are still in with a chance to be drawn as one of four consolation prize winners.

Following the grand prize winner draw, four additional winners will be drawn from all entries who will each walk away with a $1,000 GMCU debit card, which can be used to shop at any of the businesses who participated in the promotion.

Last year, Heidi van den Ende of Tatura was drawn after placing an entry after shopping at Wayne Richies, Peter Wood of Mooroopna was drawn after having taken his sons, Nathan and Declan to Just Cuts at Shepparton Marketplace, Kylie McNamara of Shepparton East was drawn after shopping at Priceline Pharmacy Shepparton Marketplace and Ronnie Bust of Mooroopna, was drawn after simply spending $10 at SPC Ardmona Factory Sales.

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Spend or more at any of these businesses for your share of a massive

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APCO Arcade Fashions Aussie Disposals Barbeques Galore Billabong Garden Complex Cash Converters Cellarbrations Shepparton Central Tyre Service Chemist Warehouse City Chookworld Culture Tree Data Parts Darby Paints Delightful Rainglow Escape Travel Evans Shoes Fairleys IGA Supermarket Fernwood Finer Fruit Finny’s Manchester Furniture Edition Focus Cards & Gifts GV Hydraulink Hairhouse Warehouse Jaycar JB Jewellers Jeff Young Shoes Joe Paul Menswear KFC Wyndham Street Kosmas Cakes Lavish Hair Lights Plus LTS Equipment Lyn McNaught Travel O’Brien Optical

Overlander Hotel Pack & Send Shepparton Phillips Cellars Pinch Of Salt Poolwerx Printworks Purdeys Hourglass Jewellers Quality Hotel Parklake Relax Health & Wellbeing RR Automotive Seven Creeks Pearls Shepparton Sewing Centre Shepparton Travel & Cruise Shoes Direct Shop 221 Solar Seafoods SPC Factory Sales SPC Kidstown Spotlight Stay In Style Stephens Jewellers T&M Batteries Tasman Butchers The Good Guys The Occasion Studios The Shepparton Fairy Shop Total Tools Shepparton Traffik Trelly’s Fishing & Hunting Wayne Ritchie’s Shepparton WB Hunters Products Willprint Shepparton EMERALD BANK LEISURE LAND AOK Healing Centre

Barclay’s Antiques & Collectables Pot-Werx Riverside Gardens Nursery Shepparton Motor Museum & Collectables The Provender & Co The Windmill Chocolate Shop & Cafe MARKETPLACE Baker’s Delight BIG W Boost Juice BWS Caseway Crossroads Freeman’s Bakery Gloria Jean’s Coffee Healthy Choice Kebabs House Jay Jays Just Cuts Kyo Sushi Lovell’s Newsagency Lowes Menswear Market Meats Michael Hill Muffin Break Pranzos Pizza Pasta Priceline Pharmacy Royal Hands Sanity Smiggle Specsavers Spend-Less Shoes

Stephens Jewellers Strandbags Supré Suzanne Grae Telstra Store Trios Wendy’s What’s New Wok n’Roll Woolworths Marketplace MOOROOPNA Bottle-O Mooroopna Cellarbrations Mooroopna Foot Savvy Podiatry Mooroopna Fresh Mooroopna Hardware Mooroopna Pizzeria & Wine Bar Pampen’s Boutique Vine Hair & Make Up RIVERSIDE PLAZA Bakers Delight Bright Eyes Hairdresser Chemist Warehouse Coles Coles Liquor Degani Bakery Café Forty Winks Fun City GV Bargains Harvey Norman Electrical Furniture Computers Flooring

Howards Storage World JD’s Sandwich Bar Kebab Boyz KFC Kiddie Culture Lorenz Eyewear Muffin Break NewsXpress Ollie’s Delights Plus Fitness 24/7 W&R Nails Zen’s Healthy Chinese & Thai Massage SHEPPARTON HOME BCF Early Settler Fantastic Furniture Focus on Furniture Godfreys Pets Domain Pillow Talk Plush Provincial Home Living TATURA Tatura Bakery + Lunches Tatura Doctors Tatura Hotbread Tatura Pharmacy

20x $1,000 weekly winners plus a grand prize worth $10,000 is up for grabs Proudly brought to you by locals for locals

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Shepparton antiques and collectables fair THE Shepparton Antiques Fair is on again in 2017 with a host of new professional dealers as well as your old favourites.

March 18 and 19 will see St Augustine’s Church hall transformed into an impressive showcase of antiques when dealers from all around the country combine for the 36th Annual Shepparton Antiques Fair.

Organised by antiques dealer Mick Dalton, this fair is a great drawcard for collectors both serious and novice alike.

Traditionally the aim of a fair is to cater for all tastes and incomes, from the smallest thimble to a grand Victorian chest. Prices are competitive and the range of items for sale is enormous, enabling customers to view many different dealers all together under the one roof, instead of travelling to many different establishments.

Dealers exhibiting at the fair also buy antiques during the fair.

G eorgian and Victorian jeweller y, English and European porcelain, silver, glass, linen, clocks, lamps, collectables and furniture, both rustic and traditional will be displayed with great care and pride, the dealers themselves endeavouring to supply as much information as possible to help the collector.

PRECIOUS ANTIQUES BIG AND SMALL… Enjoy some of the beautiful items on sale at the Shepparon Antiques and Collectables Fair this weekend. Photo: Supplied.

The Shepparton Antiques Fair is also a fundraiser for St. Augustine’s who will be providing delicious light lunches, morning and afternoon teas throughout the fair.

The Shepparton Antiques Fair is open to the public from 10am until 5pm on Saturday 18 and from 10am until 4pm on Sunday March 19.

Admission is $9.00 for adults and i ncludes a lucky door pri ze ticket.

Ac compa n ied ch i ld ren a re f re e. St Augustine’s Church hall is situated in Orr St Shepparton (off Knight St) behind the Anglican Church in Maude St. For any further information please contact Mick Dalton on 0428 446 534.

PAIN REVISITED FOR DOCUMENTARY… Local resident, Heather Halsall will be interviewed by Foxtel in a few weeks time, when they come to Shepparton to discuss how her brother was falsely accused of the murders carried out in Shepparton by Raymond Edmund…aka Mr Stinky. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

DELIVERERS NEEDED URGENTLY Earn pocket money while keeping active.

Deliverers needed in Kyabram, Mooroopna, Shepparton South and Tatura.

If you are looking for something to do on a Wednesday then this position is ideal for you and/or your family.

If this sounds like you, phone Cindy on 5832 8900 or drop into our office at 219-225 Wyndham St, Shepparton.

Genuine enquiries only.

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Foxtel to document local murder case continued from front page URQUHART was just 19 when Madill had attended a concert at Shepparton Civic Centre on February 10, 1966, and was to be picked up by Urquhart. But when Urquhart arrived he was told that Haywood had driven her home. The story of the two teenager’s disappearance began to unfold when they didn’t return home and Heywood’s FJ Holden was discovered in the main street of Shepparton with no occupants just before dawn the following day.

The bodies of Madill and Heywood were discovered in bushland in Murchison East on Saturday, February 26.

Haywood’s car was fingerprinted by police, which would eventually become the piece of evidence they needed to catch Mr Stinky, but that wasn’t until 1985.

For years, Urquhart was tormented and brutally beaten by police until he decided to leave Shepparton to escape the ridicule and accusations, eventually making his way to Singapore, where tragically at the age of 23 he was killed in a motor vehicle accident.

Heather said, “I helped to raise my brother and we grew up learning the importance of principals, morals and respect.

“He was just a kid and the way he was treated was brutal. He was made to feel like he had to confess to something he wasn’t guilty of.

“Every day was a struggle. It’s terrible to think that he passed away never knowing who the real killer was and thinking that everyone still blamed him.

“Mr Stinky has done some terrible things and so I am doing the interview with Foxtel to hopefully help others get some closure.”

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Garden Party Luncheon

To honour and celebrate the life of the late Dame Elisabeth Murdoch AC DBE

All proceeds to Cystic Fibrosis Australia

Cruden Farm Luncheon THE stunning Cruden Farm property located in Langwarrin will open its gates once again, for the annual International Women’s Day Garden Party Luncheon, Cruden Farm ‘Lunch by the Lake.’

The luncheon to be held on Thursday March 23, will raise funds for ongoing research on Cystic Fibrosis.

Former Shepparton resident and Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Australia ambassador, Teresa Carlson said, “The objective of this wonderful event is to raise awareness and really get the message out there.”

Teresa’s daughter, Michelle sadly lost her battle with Cystic Fibrosis back in 1993 at the age of seventeen. Michelle’s passing has been the catalyst for Teresa’s efforts to assist in finding a cure for CF. “I can’t bring Michelle back, but I can help by working towards a cure for others suffering with the disease,” Teresa said.

This year’s event will include a three course lunch, wines by

by the lake

Bellarine Estate and tea, coffee and softdrinks available along with guest speakers and light entertainment.

Tickets to the event are $135 per person inclusive of all food, wine and other beverages. Bus services will be running from Shepparton and surrounds offering transport to and from the event for just $30 per person return.

Teresa said, “We welcome anyone to attend this fantastic event.

We are expecting 200 people again this year and tickets usually sell very quickly, so I encourage any interested members of the community to get in early.”

The Garden Party Luncheon event will be held on Thursday, March 23, 2016 at Cruden Farm, the property of the late Dame Elisabeth Murdoch AC DBE. To book tickets and for all other enquiries, contact Teresa Carlson on 0407 433 321 or Suzanne Murphy on 0419 003 095.

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Planning for your future NEW LOTS ARE SELLING FAST… Kensington Gardens manager, Peter Stanbrook shows off the works in progress at the retirement village. Photo: Nicholise Garner

PLANNING your retirement? Kensington Gardens Shepparton has an open day this Saturday starting at 10am until 4pm. Why not stop in for a visit and inspect the lovely estate, you will be pleasantly surprised at what is on offer for the over 50s.

Kensington Gardens manager, Peter Stanbrook said, “We were really pleased with the attendance numbers and response we received from visitors to last October’s open day and we’re really looking forward to showcasing just how much progress has been made in terms of new homes, lot development and lifestyle inclusions in and around the estate.

“The open day is a fantastic opportunity to meet and talk with the residents and staff, have a good look around and gain an insight

and a feel for the lifestyle opportunities which Kensington Gardens provides.

“We’ve had a very big year here at Kensington Gardens. Future housing stage planning has been a big focus over the last 12 months. We’ve now got 105 homes occupied in Stages 1, 2 and 3A and a further 15 either under construction or about to start in the coming weeks. We have commenced construction of Stage 4 which comprises of 24 new lots designed to take various home plans. These are selling fast.”

This Saturday, March 18, enjoy free entertainment, a barbeque lunch, estate tours and activities to join in as well as a coffee or a drink at the bar. Kensington Gardens Lifestyle Estate has it all at 80 Channel Road, Shepparton.

Drum becomes Chief Nationals Whip FEDERAL Member for Murray, Damian Drum MP was recently named Chief Whip of The National Party following a party room meeting at Parliament House.

Mr Drum was elected to the role after putting his name forward following Dawson M P, G eorge C h r istensen’s decision to step down from the position.

Mr Drum said, “I would like to thank George Christensen for the excellent work he has done as Chief Nationals Whip.

“I a m th rilled and honou red my colleagues have put their trust in me and

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put me forward for this role.”

The Chief Whip is responsible for ensuring members of the party attend and vote in Parliament.

“Taking on this role gives me the opportunity to work even closer with the party leadership,” Mr Drum said.

“I’m committed to helping build a team that continues to deliver for our respective regional and rural electorates.

“The National Party is the only party that ensures regional areas have a voice on the national stage.”

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Ladies tee off for fun day on the green IT was a fun day on the green for 13 past lady presidents at the start of the month, who attended lunch at the Shepparton Golf Club to celebrate the start of the golfing season.

New members, regular golfers and those who no longer play, but still enjoy the friendship attended the event, with more than 50 playing golf before joining 20 special guests to enjoy a meal together.

President, Margie Sneyd was delighted that three life members were able to attend, including 99 year old Mrs Win Wilson.

“Next year we plan to have a great big

birthday cake to celebrate Win’s 100th birthday.”

T he Sheppa r ton G olf Club is currently running a membership drive, offering discounted fees for players and encouraging younger members.

For more information, call the golf club on 5821 2531.

SPECIAL LADIES DAY… More than 50 ladies took to the green recently to tee off as part of a special ladies day at Shepparton Golf Club.

Photo: Supplied.

The new GVL has a new look THE new Goulburn Valley League (GVL) Board has supported publ ic opi n ion to officially adopt the new GVL logo.

The adopted logo, number two of the four options presented CONTEMPORARY, SLEEK AND to the public, has a CLEAR… The new logo that has contemporary, sleek been adopted by the Goulburn Valley and clear look as well League Board. Image: Supplied. as clea rly u n iti ng football and netball under the one banner.

GVL chairman, David Roff is excited at the direction the league is now heading.

“The enthusiasm at the board table last night was palpable for the unified structure and for the opportunity to work towards a shared vision for our clubs,” David said.

“When the four concepts were presented to clubs option two received the most support and this choice was reflected in the feedback from fans and supporters via the online poll.

This made the choice of the Board an easy one to ratify and formally adopt the branding.

“Thank you to GOTAFE for their support and work in developing the logo and I am also very pleased to announce that they have extended their partnership to also embrace netball.

“The new entity will therefore officially be called the GOTAFE Goulburn Valley League.”

“Our relationship with GOTAFE continues to grow and this is just another step in that relationship working for the benefit of football, netball and the community,” David said.

SPORTING IDENTITY REMEMBERED… The senior and junior Shepparton & Youth Club United Cricket Club teams played matches against the GVFL Umpires Association recently, in memory of the late Greg Sidebottom, who had strong connections with both clubs. Photo: Will Adams.

Sidebottom honoured in special mixed club matches THE senior and junior Shepparton & Youth Club United Cricket Club teams were recently able to honour the late Greg Sidebottom, when both came out on top during special match games played against the GVFL Umpires Association that were played in memory of the local sporting identity.

Greg, who sadly passed away after suffering a heart attack while umpiring a football match last year, was heavily involved with both the GVFL Umpires Association and Shepparton & Youth Club United Cricket Club, and to help honour his involvement in both sports each club formed two teams (junior and senior players) and played two T/20 games.

Greg’s sons, Warren and Nick Sidebottom played in the senior match on opposite teams, with Nick playing in the Shepparton & Youth Club United Cricket Club team and Warren playing in the GVFL Umpires Association team.

Shepparton & Youth Club United Cricket Club president, Tony Giblin said, “It was a real family orientated, casual and happy go lucky night. It was something that Greg would have enjoyed himself.

“We are planning another honour match next year and keep this going on an annual basis.”

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