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Jobs and schools boost SHEPPARTON students are set to benefit from a new 10 year plan to transform the town’s education system, following the announcement of an initial $1M of funding toward a new Shepparton Education Plan. The funding, which has been secured as part of the Victorian Budget 2017/18, will go to extensive community consultation, a central part of developing the plan. Funding will also go towards the future architectural planning of schools where required. Continued on page 19

FINAL WINNERS DRAWN... From left, GMCU general manager, René Deen, Member for Murray, Damian Drum, GMCU compliance manager, Brett Elgar and The Adviser managing director, Geoff Adams at the final draw for the 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway on Monday, where Margaret Opie of Kialla Lakes was drawn the lucky, $10,000 major prize winner. Photo: David Lee.

We have our $10,000 winner

Record number of entries in this year’s giveaway By David Lee THE 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway has come to a spectacular end, and out of the record 91,128 entries received during this year’s

promotion, Margaret Opie from Kialla Lakes was drawn as the lucky $10,000 major prize draw winner. Continued on page 17

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EMERGENCY SERVICES TO BENEFIT FROM FUNDING… Member for Shepparton District, Suzanna Sheed, Minister for Emergency Services, James Merlino and Mooroopna Fire Brigade captain, Ray Stockwell at the announcement that local CFA volunteers are set to benefit from a funding boost. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

Boost for local CFA volunteers C FA VOLU N T EER S in the Greater Shepparton region will receive a $125,000 funding boost, as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s $15M Emergency Services Volunteer Sustainability (ESVS) program. The Mooroopna CFA fire station will receive $20,000 in funding to upgrade its car park, complete a boundary fence and install better lighting facilities.

Seven other brigades in the area will also upgrade their stations including Arcadia, Karramomus, Caniambo, Cosgrove/Pine Lodge, District 22, Dookie and Kialla and District. The funding boost will help with equipment purchases such as hoses and pumps, facility upgrades including power works, as well as training.

Shepparton TODAY Partly cloudy. Light winds.

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Minister for Emergency Services, James Merlino said, “As the first line of defence in times of emergency, our volunteers do an outstanding job keeping our communities safe. “With the very real risk of bushfires in this region, it’s vital our brigades have the equipment, facilities and training they need get on with the job.”

Shepparton Rainfall Water Level Lake Eildon Waranga Basin

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0mm this month Current Vol (ML) 2,186,244 214,112

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Bunnings to open in June with more staff MORE than 50 local residents are now official team members of the new $53M Bunnings Warehouse Shepparton, which is set to open its doors in June. All team members from the existing store will transfer to the new Bunnings Warehouse Shepparton taking the total team to more than 170. B u n n i ng s Wa rehou s e S hepp a r ton complex manager, Paul Connaughton has been with Bunnings’ for over five years and said the new team are excited to welcome local residents to the store as well as continuing to lend a helping hand in the local community. “Team members have supported a number of community groups already, work ing together to assist in local community projects such as building a chicken coop for the resident chooks at Banksia Lodge, participating in a massive clean-up and courtyard planting session at Orrvale Primary School and revamping Undera Primary School with a rainbow in a fresh coat of paint. “Bu n n i ngs’ is always look i ng for opportunities to contribute to local causes and we look forward to continuing to

CONSTRUCTION ON TRACK… The new Bunnings Warehouse is on track to open in June and will see more than 50 extra staff hired. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

provide assistance to more Shepparton community groups in the future,” Paul said. Several of the new team members are also qualified tradespeople including certified electricians, horticulturalists, painters, plumbers, carpenters and kitchen experts, to name a few. They will be on

hand to provide local residents with expert advice for their DIY projects. “Bunnings’ provides a wide range of meaningful career development options for all team members, and I’m confident all our new recruits will relish the opportunity to learn and grow with us,” Paul said.

Get your pet’s paws ready MORE than 25,000 dog lovers are expected to take their four-legged friends to one of the 18 Million Paws Walk events being held across Victoria on Sunday, May 21. With Shepparton’s Victoria Park Lake chosen again as the host location for the local Million Paws Walk, locals are being encouraged to register for the event which will see registrations on the day open at 8:30am, with the walk running from 10am to 12 noon. After 22 years, Million Paws Walk remains RSPCA’s biggest annual fundraising event and, as well as having a fun day out, participants will be taking steps to help in the fight to end cruelty to all animals. Anyone who registers can also extend their support by setting up their own fundraising page. Funds raised through registrations, merchandise sales and online fundraising will go towards RSPCA programs, adoptions, veterinary services, campaigns and rehabilitating animals seized by our Inspectorate. RSPCA Victoria CEO, Dr Liz Walker said every dollar raised will make a big difference. “Money raised through entry fees, the sale of merchandise and online fundraising will help fund RSPCA’s animal welfare work in the community, and care for the 23,000-plus animals that come into our Animal Care Centres each year,” Dr Walker said. To register, visit millionpawswalk.com.au/VIC

PAWS HITTING THE PAVEMENT… Local resident, Nicole Robinson and her two and half year old Staffordshire Bull Terrier/Jack Russell cross, Lulu will be taking part in this year’s Million Paws Walk. Photo: David Lee.

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Regional Health Arm yourself with drug, alcohol H Training Hub S and mental health skills coming to Shepparton MEDICAL students in Shepparton will have greater opportunities to live, study and work closer to home following the announcement of a Regional Training Hub to be established in the region. Federal Assistant Minister for Health, Dr David Gillespie announced that the region is one of 26 across Australia that will benefit from the Federal Coalition Government’s $28.5M investment in Regional Training Hubs over 2016-17 to 2018-19, which forms an essential component of the Integrated Rural Training Pipeline for Medicine helping to get more doctors and health professionals into regional Australia. Minister Gillespie said, “Better coordination of medical training through the Regional Training Hubs will help us build the regional health workforce of the future. “I’d particularly like to acknowledge the work and strong advocacy Damian Drum has played in arguing the case for a Regional Training Hub for the region.” Member for Shepparton, Damian Drum said the Regional Training Hub would be operated through the University of Melbourne. “This hub will work with local health services to help move medical students through the pipeline, enabling students to continue rural training through university into postgraduate medical training, and then working within regional and rural Australia,” Mr Drum said.

By David Lee WITH a rise in mental health and drug and alcohol issues across the Greater Shepparton area, it is important for family, friends and carers of those who may be affected by these issues to know what the best ways are to handle an incident if it should arise. Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative will be hosting an Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid Training course to assist Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander friends and family experiencing mental health problems. The course will take participants through learning the signs and symptoms of mental health problems, where and how to get help and what sort of help has been shown by research to be effective. The event, which has been organised by the Mental Health & Housing Alliance Hume Goulburn Valley and the Victorian Department of Health & Human Services, in conjunction with Girraway Ganyi Consultancy, will be facilitated by accredited mental health first aid instructor, AJ Williams, who has had over 23 years’ experience in health and community services. Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative aboriginal mental health project worker, Heather Loryman said, “We have the largest Aboriginal population in Victoria her in Shepparton. “Mental health and drug and alcohol related issues are so prevalent here and it affects everybody, so it is important for those who are dealing with somebody or caring for somebody with drug, alcohol or mental health related issues to learn skills to handle a situation that arises before professionals arrive. “Indigenous people present different symptoms and it is

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HEALTH AND WELLBEING TRAINING… Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative aboriginal mental health project worker, Heather Loryman is inviting Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander friends and family to attend the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid Training course. Photo: David Lee.

important to know the difference and what to look out for. “This is for the whole community. It’s for families, friends and those who care for Indigenous people, so I encourage those who would like to know more to come along.” The course will be held on Thursday, May 18 and Friday, May 19 from 9am to 4pm at the Rumbalara Aged Care Facility, 95 Ford Road, Shepparton. If you require transport, or wish to find out more, contact Heather Loryman on 0488 600 760 or email Heather.Loryman@raclimited.com.au

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Honouring our ANZACs APPROXIMATELY 4,000 locals paid tribute to our armed forces, past and present during local ANZAC Day commemoration services held in Shepparton and Mooroopna last week Photos: Geoff Adams.

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EVENTS

COMMUNITY CONNECT UPCOMING WOR L D L A BY R I N T H DAY E V E N T S , SHEPPARTON will be held on Saturday, May 6 from 11:30am to 1pm at the University of Melbourne Department of Rural Health, 49

Graham Street, Shepparton. A talk will be held at 11:30 by reverend, Dr Helen Malcolm. Another event will be held from 12:30pm to 3:30pm at 36 Furphy Avenue, Kialla. A talk will be held at 12:30pm by Dr Lisa Shortridge. Everybody welcome to either/both events. THE 35TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE HERB & COTTAGE GARDEN GROUP (est.1982) will be held on Monday, May 8 at 11:30am at the South Shepparton Community Centre, 11 Service Street Shepparton. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP to president, Carmel on 0407 097 455. All past, present and intending members are invited to this auspicious occasion. SH EPPA RTON SA F ER COM MU N I T I ES NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH MEETING will be held on Tuesday, May 9 from 7:30pm in the Senior Citizens Rooms, Welsford Street, Shepparton. If you live in Shepparton and you are concerned about community safety and crime prevention this meeting is for you. For further information, phone Cathie on 0434 343 327. T H E S H E P PA RTO N A N D D I S T R I C T PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP meets on the second Tuesday of each month at Legacy House, 20 Edwards Street, Shepparton. The next meeting is on May 9 at 1:30pm following a BYO lunch at 12:30pm. All families and friends are welcome for

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support and friendship. For further details, contact Kevin Robins on 0448 265 104 or Peter Leahy on 5829 9411. VAN GOGH’S SEASONS LUNCH by the Friends of SAM and GV Health Foundation will be held to celebrate Mothers’ Day and National Gallery Victoria’s Van Gogh and the Seasons exhibition. The luncheon will be held on Friday, May 12 from 12pm at Eastbank, Shepparton. Tickets are $50 from the SAM Shop, phone 5832 9861 or GV Health Foundation, phone 5832 2192. Entertaining speakers from GV Health and National Gallery Victoria. AN OLD TIME DANCE will be held at St Augustine’s Hall, Orr Street, Shepparton on Saturday, May 13 from 8pm to 12pm. Music by Linda. Proceeds to Shepparton Uniting Church Building Fund. All welcome. Admission is $8. Please bring a plate to share. For further information, contact Ted on 5822 0424 or Ray on 0439 716 420. SHEPPARTON LEGACY WIDOWS CLUB is holding a garage sale on Saturday, May 13 from 8am to 12 noon at Legacy House, 20 Edward Street, Shepparton. Heaps of bargains, a raffle and morning tea is available. If you have any items to donate to the Legacy Widows Club for the garage sale, they will be gratefully received. For further

information, phone Legacy House on 5821 5525. NORTHEAST HEALTH WA NGARATTA FRIENDS OF THE HOSPITAL is holding its May cake stall on Wednesday, May 17 at the hospital café from 8:45am until sold out. All proceeds go toward urgently needed clinical equipment for the hospital. For more details, contact Nadia on (03) 5722 5069. GROW GROUP; Struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship troubles or coping with everyday life? Know someone who is? Grow groups meet weekly to offer peer support and use a proven program for mental wellness. All welcome, no cost. Shepparton – Wednesdays 1pm at 11 Service Street, South Shepparton. Cobram – Thursdays 7pm at Moira Education Centre, O’Dwyer Avenue. Benalla – Mondays 10:30am at Waminda Community House, 19 Ballintine Street. For further information, contact Lindy on 0448 052 769. MOOROOPNA CROQUET CLUB (behind the bowls club) will host Golf Croquet. We play a fun game of Golf Croquet on Thursday afternoons at 1:30pm. First afternoon free. Free lessons on how to play the game. Flat closed in shoes. Equipment provided. Come on Saturday afternoon at 1:30pm for a more challenging game of Association Croquet. Beginners are always welcome. For further information, phone 5825 4541.

Put this one in your diary By Nicholise Garner EMERALD Bank always welcomes the first Sunday of each month, hosting two popular markets from 9am to 1pm and the combination of both markets makes for a value filled, vibrant and fun day out. The Village Market Shepparton is run by Emerald Bank Leisure Land and Shepparton Farmer’s Market is run by the Shepparton Motor Museum and both markets are getting bigger and better each and every month. It’s a great day out for the family with so much to see and do at Emerald Bank. I’ve taken my kids there a number of times and they always enjoy it, I’d encourage anyone

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to find a patch of grass or picnic table, have a sausage in bread with the family and enjoy the live music atmosphere as you listen to popular duo, Matty and Jamie. From trinkets and personal gifts to bulk buys of great quality food and wine, from farm gate to plate the markets are building a reputation, so make sure to pencil Sunday, May 7 in and avoid disappointment. Attending again this month will be Longleat Winery business owner, Guido Vazzoler. Guido said, “Markets are a great place to get special deals. We take products that we don’t offer at the cellar door, the end of run items, when we run out of bottles or labels at the end of a run, we

ENJOY THE ATMOSPHERE AND GRAB A BARGAIN… The Village Market and Shepparton Farmer’s Market are well worth a visit. Photo: Supplied.

generally sell these very cheap. “We sell what we take to the markets at excellent value for money with prices starting at just $5 a bottle, and this Sunday will be no different.” Visit Emerald Bank this Sunday, May 7 from 9am to 1pm to enjoy what is on offer.

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H Legal advice is more S accessible than ever before WITH digital and technological advances, not all services really need to be at your doorstep, especially in relation to legal, contractual paperwork and titles, which are changing their processes, phasing in lodgement of various forms via digital means. Greenmonts Legal property law yer Emma Milne said, “The Titles and State Revenue offices have been changing their processes to digital lodgement of forms and with Greenmonts Legal, we are primarily a paper free business when it comes to file management. You can do a full property transaction digitally, with the advantage being that it saves time and money, as well as having a positive impact on the environment, especially given that contracts can sometimes be hundreds of pages long.” Shepparton Greenmonts Legal practice manager, K ris Moore has worked in the Shepparton area for 23 years and is excited to be a part of the new Shepparton Greenmonts Legal office, which opened in December 2016. Kris said, “Greenmonts Legal is able to offer all legal services to clients and I’m so excited to be working in this new way. Procedures are so much faster and more streamlined than ever before. Working digitally means our clients are able to access

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PRIMARILY A PAPER FREE BUSINESS… Greenmonts Legal are a fast and efficient legal team. Greenmonts Legal property lawyer, Emma Milne (left) and Shepparton Greenmonts Legal practice manager, Kris Moore (right). Photos: Supplied.

excellent legal advice regardless of where they live. It’s fantastic and makes us very resourceful.” Greenmonts Legal is paving the way with their forward thinking approach to paper free, fast and resourceful legal service. Saving time and money, Greenmonts Legal

is available to you at the click of a button. Visit the Greenmonts Legal Shepparton office at 284 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, right next door to the post office, call them on 5858 7515 or visit their website www. greenmonts.com.au

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Sit down with your community

FIRST IN AUSTRALIA… First certified Q-matic specialist and Shepparton Sewing Centre business co-owner, Shelly Ryan invites clients to learn more about the first Q-matic system in Australia. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

More than a passion for quilting By Nicholise Garner PUTTING her best foot forward, Shepparton Sewing Centre business co-owner, Shelly Ryan says she’s not a natural quilter, but rather, a very quick learner who has a thirst for knowledge. Well, you could’ve fooled me. The quilt works Shelly has managed to produce are absolutely beautiful and she really does know her stuff! Shelly said, “I went to America last year to become a certified Bernina Q-matic specialist. The Q-matic automated quilting system is the first of its kind for Bernina and right here in Shepparton we have the first Q-matic system in Australia. “This industrial quilting system is designed for both domestic and industrial users. The Q-matic system is fully programmable with immediate results, you can sit back and watch as it goes about the quilting process.”

Long arm machines are used for quilting, curtains, wedding dresses and much, much more. They come in a variety of sizes. Shelly is certainly an experienced longarm expert and operator and can show you the right machine to suit your interest and your budget. To learn more about long arm machines, quilting and your options, Shepparton Sewing Centre is holding a Bernina Longarm Expo, to be held on Saturday, May 13, from 11am to 3pm. There, Shelly will answer questions like “do I need a longarm?” and “which longarm for me?” All are welcome to this free event and if you would like to attend, please register your interest for catering purposes, at 36 Benalla Road, Shepparton or give them a call on 5821 2000. For more information visit their website at www.sheppartonsewing.com.au

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SOME OF THE DELICIOUS FOOD ON OFFER… Madisons Foodstore will be catering for the South Shepparton Community Centre luncheon on Sunday, May 12. Photo: Supplied.

CELEBRATING Neighbourhood House Week from May 8 to 14, the South Shepparton Community Centre is running all of its usual programs available for anyone during that week to try for free. Guided walks will also be on offer to those interested during Neighbourhood H ou s e We e k . Fr e e ‘ E x plo r e you r Neig hbou rhood’ walks will ru n on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday of the same week, leaving from 11 Service Street at 9:30am. South Shepparton Community Centre manager, Kiki Passenheim said, “To conclude Neighbourhood Week, we’d like to invite up to 100 South Shepparton residents for a free community lunch on Sunday, May 14, 12pm. Thanks to the

Greater Shepparton City Council who granted funding for this event, we will be providing a delicious lunch to our local community members. Catered by Madison’s Foodstore, community members will enjoy delicious pumpkin soup, a variety of gourmet sandwiches and a selection of homemade slices, cake and berry muffins. “T he luncheon will coincide with Mother’s Day, which can sometimes be a lonely day for people. We’d like to invite anyone to come along and get to know their local community members.” Pl e a s e r e g i s t e r you r i nt e r e s t by Wednesday, May 10, by phoning 5821 6172 or email administrator@southcom. org.au for catering purposes.

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Health day to help ready Indigenous children for school IMPORTANCE OF HEALTH CHECK-UPS HIGHLIGHTED… From left, Greater Shepparton City Council maternal and child health nurse, Mandy Boschetti, giving Jeremy Atkinson, 3, a health checkup with mum, Jacqueline at the Family Fun Health Day at Lulla’s Children and Family Centre. Photo: David Lee.

MORE than 50 families took part in a Family Fun Health Day at Lulla’s Children and Family Centre in Shepparton on Monday, which is not only about health check-ups for Indigenous children, but is an informative and fun day. T his year marked the seventh consecutive year the health day has run. The Health Day is for parents to bring their children in for check-ups including height and weight checks, hearing, dental, vision and developmental. The day saw several health and wellbeing services from across the region come together to offer their services to the centre. Lulla’s Children and Family Centre director, Miranda Edwards said, “The

health day is all about making sure our Indigenous children can come to one place to get their check-ups and it helps to contribute to children being school ready. “It’s important that we do the health days at the start of the year so that when they begin school they know that they’ve had all their check-ups and immunisations. “We organise this important day because of the need in the community. “This year we had the Transformers come in to perform a show to give the kids a reward for having a health check. “The day is getting bigger each year. The word is spreading that these checks and early prevention is important.”

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SO MANY BEAUTIFUL GIFTS AND CARDS TO CHOOSE FROM… Focus Cards & Gifts proprietor, Peter Dunbabin wants people to remember the sentimental power of handwritten words. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

Hand written precious words IN this age of fonts and text messages, what could be more precious than a beautiful hand written card, honest and symbolic; a simple, personal and longlasting sentiment to be cherished and no one would love that more than your mum. Mother’s Day is coming and if you want to find the perfect gift for your mum, Focus Cards & Gifts have an excellent variety of Mother’s Day cards and gifts available in

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store. Focus Cards & Gifts proprietor, Peter Dunbabin said, “We have a huge range of cards and gifts for Mother’s Day or for any occasion. The staff here make a great effort to select really precious and sentimental gifts for our customers to choose from. “There are bracelets, scented candles, a huge collection of Willow Tree angels including the ‘Lots of Love’ angel, silver-

plated picture frames, the store is just brimming with unique and sentimental treasures to choose from. We’re always doing our best to help our customers find the perfect gift for the special people in their lives.” Have a look at some of the cards and gifts available for your mum this Mother’s Day, drop in to Focus Cards & Gifts at 181 Maude Street or phone (03) 5821 1813.

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Having fun behind the scenes FROM THE SHOW BRIGADOON… Turaton Music Company cast members, Cameron Lancaster and Shona Ford. Photo: Supplied.

RENOWNED throughout the Goulburn Valley for providing much and varied entertainment over many years, the Turaton Music Company choir is in the midst of rehearsals for the coming May concert season. For the cast and crew, rehea rsi ng is always enjoyable a nd culminates finally in performances, which have become wonderful memories. Turaton Music Company choir member, Jeanette Doherty said, “In the late eighties Turaton performed Brigadoon in the Civic Centre to huge crowds. In one very sad scene, the villagers all gather to mourn the death of a young local lad. “Cameron Lancaster played the part very well. During this scene, he lay flat on the stage floor right at the back of the stage and was covered by a blanket. The head villager solemnly draws the cloth back for one last sad farewell to this much-loved lad. Cameron lay perfectly still with eyes closed during this segment. “All the cast, naturally, have to be sad and distressed. During the last performance, with all cast assembled on

stage for this very sad scene, the cloth is drawn back to reveal a grinning corpse with eyes wide open and a red rose clutched between his teeth. “The head villager jumped back, put both hands to his face to cover his laughter. Most of the cast could see what was going on although the audience could not. The cast had real tears, heaving shoulders and shaking bodies, trying to subdue their laughter. This little action by Cameron actually produced the most convincing scene of the whole series. The audience never knew that everyone on stage was laughing, not crying.” The coming May performance is in concert form with individual artists from the choir as well as big numbers by the full choir. There will be six performances over three weekends being performed i n Ro chester, Dook ie , Sheppa r ton , Murchison and Tatura between 20 May and 4 June. Details are available at www. turaton.org.au and Turaton’s Facebook page.

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CELEBRATING MOTHERS… Local resident, Stephanie Boyle and her son, Cooper are looking forward to welcoming Nixon to their family. Photo : Julie Moore.

mother Love your

because she loves you THIS year, on Mother’s Day take the time to thank your mum, and if you are a dad, the mother of your children; after all family is important, especially to a mother. Let her know how much she means to you. If you ask a mother what she believes the greatest reward for everything they do is you will more than likely be met with the words, “seeing my children grow and turn into happy and successful adults.” Stephanie Boyle of Kialla knows this all

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too well. Already sharing the love of her son, Cooper with her husband, Brad, the two are expecting their second child, and by the time Mother’s Day comes around, they will have welcomed little Nixon into their family. So, for all that mothers do, it is important to acknowledge and love her as often as you can, and Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity to show her just how important she is to you.

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The best gifts are

handmade

NOTHING says I love you more than putting time and effort into making something special for your mum on Mother’s Day.

Fruit stamped tea towel • • • •

What you will need: Citrus fruit (lemon, lime, grapefruit, etc.) Fabric paint in soft pastel colours Paint brushes Flour Sack Tea Towels

How to make it: • Cut your fruit in half and use a paint brush to paint the exposed half, making sure to cover the whole exposed side of the fruit. • Stamping tips: The fruit can be pretty juicy so it’s a good idea to blot the exposed half a few times before brushing on the paint. Also, don’t go too heavy on the paint; just enough to cover the whole exposed half. If you brush on too much you will just get a big paint blob. • Press the painted, exposed side of the fruit down on the tea towel. You can get creative with it by using different colours and designs.

Fingerprint art What you will need: • A piece of paper • Paint in any colour • A fingerprint from each member of the family • Pencils or a fine tip pen How to make it: • Ask each member of the family to dip the tip of one of their fingers into the paint. • Press the finger down on the piece of paper in any pattern you wish. • Once the paint dries, use the coloured pencils or pens to draw any pattern you wish. You could turn them into smiling flowers. The Adviser. Australia No. 1:1352 Wednesday, May 3, 2017 – Page 15

1956 Mercedes Benz 190 Roadster sold for $185,000

1970 Holden HG GTS Monaro bid to $200,000

1971 Valiant Charger bid to $225,000

1974 Holden Torana SLR 5000 sold for $96,000

1971 Falcon GTHO Phase 3 sold for a staggering $500,000

AUCTION A SUCCESSâ&#x20AC;Ś The Lloyds Classic Car Auctions was a hit, with more than 2,000 turning out at the Shepparton Motor Museum, which saw a 1974 Holden Torana SLR 5000 sedan go under the hammer for a record $96,000. Photos: Geoff Adams.

First classic car auction attracts

record bids SHEPPARTON Motor Museum hosted the first classic car auction of its type in regional Victoria on Saturday. More than 2,000 people turned out during the course of the highly anticipated auction, which saw a record price paid for a 1974 Holden Torana SLR 5000 sedan selling for $96,000. The crowd was stunned when the prize car of the auction, a 1971 Falcon GTHO Phase 3, an Australian icon, and the model that dominated Bathurst in the early 1970s, sold for a head-turning $500,000. Auctioneer, Bill Freeman told The Adviser after the successful event that the Australian classic cars were the most popular at the auction. A 1971 Valiant Charger was bid to

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$225,000, a 1970 Monaro HG GTS was bid to $200,000, and one of the finest classic Mercedes Benz you would see on the road, a 1956 Mercedes Benz 190 Roadster sold for $185,000. There were several vehicles from the 62 lots that were at bargain prices, some of which may have been passed in. Bidders from many parts of Australia, including Darwin, Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne were either represented in person, were bidding via phone or online. Lloyds Classic Car Auctions took the opportunity to congratulate the Shepparton Motor Museum on the success of the auction. The auction could fast become a major event for the region.

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Councils encouraged to apply for bridge funding ROU ND Three of the $360M Bridges Renewal Programme are now open and local councils in the Murray electorate are being encouraged to improve the state of their local bridges with the help of funding from the Federal Government. With applications closing on May 15, nominated projects will go through a competitive merit-based selection process, with successful applicants eligible to receive up to 50 percent of project costs, or $5M. Proponents are encouraged to discuss priorities with their local communities,

industry stakeholders, Regional Development Australia committees and relevant government road agencies early in the process of compiling their proposals. Member for Murray, Damian Drum said, “This is a great opportunity for state and local governments to apply for funding to have ageing bridges fixed, with up to half the cost met by the Federal Government. “I encourage the Strathbogie Shire, Greater Shepparton City Council, Moira Shire, Loddon Shire and Campaspe Shire councils to nominate local bridges that need

upgrading or replacing. “Murray residents who would like their local bridge upgraded are encouraged to get in touch with their council to see if they are nominating their local bridge for an upgrade. “Since Bridges Renewal started in 201415, around $211M has been invested in 204 projects across the nation,” Mr Drum said. Guidelines and proposal forms are now available on the Bridges Renewal Programme website at www.infrastructure. gov.au/bridges

We have our $10,000 winner continued from front page OVER the course of six weeks, the community was given the opportunity to enter at over 160 local participating businesses, with each entry given the chance to win one of the promotion’s weekly $1,000 prizes and the grand $10,000 prize. As well leaning into the fruit bin to draw the major prize winner, Member for Murray, Damian Drum also drew out the four final consolation prize winners, each of whom has walked away with a $1,000 GMCU debit card. The first drawn consolation prize winner was Vanessa Portia of Shepparton, who spent just $12 at Focus Cards & Gifts. Vanessa said, “Oh my god. Wow. That is awesome. Thank you.” Our second consolation prize winner was Alicia Sorrenti from Cobram, who entered after spending $438 at Pillow Talk. Alicia said, “How beautiful. That has paid for what I spent at Pillow Talk. I am very happy.” Our third consolation prize winner was Jenny O’Connor from Tocumwal, who spent $20 at Big W. Jenny said, “This is a bit of a shock. I come to Shepparton to shop all of the time.” The final consolation prize draw winner for 2017 was Bernadette Loudon from Kialla, who spent $289 at JB Jewellers. Bernadette said, “This is incredible. It takes your breath away.” It was just as well this year’s $10,000 winner

pulled over to the side of the road to take The Adviser’s phone call. Just returning from seeing her great grandchildren at their school assembly at Numurkah, Margaret’s first reaction when given the news was, “You’ve made me flustered. Oh my God, I’ve never won anything,” Margaret told The Adviser. Margaret had spent $11.50 at Finer Fruit, Shepparton to qualify for her share of $30,000 and has walked away with a $5,000 GMCU debit card and $5,000 holiday voucher to be used at Lyn McNaught Travel. An extraordinary coincidence was, when Margaret was contacted about her win, she was literally around the corner from Finer Fruit in Vaughan Street and heading for more produce. Margaret has a daughter Helen, has six great grandchildren and three grandchildren. GMCU general manager, René Deen said, “What a fantastic outcome for this year’s giveaway. “It is so important to support local business; that’s what the GMCU is all about. Being able to run a promotion such as this that encourages and rewards people for shopping locally is something we are proud of. “We’d like to congratulate this year’s major prize draw winner, Margaret and all of the other winners throughout the promotion.” The Adviser managing director, Geoff Adams said, “This is the 14th year running the

promotion and we couldn’t do it without the GMCU. “There has never been a more important time to shop locally and support the local businesses that have helped to shape the city, and continue to help it thrive. This cannot be done without the support from the local community, and that is what the 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway helps to encourage. “We are pleased with the record number of entries this year. It just goes to show that more people are spending their money in local businesses. “We’d like to thank the community for their involvement and continuing to make this important promotion such a success and congratulate all of this year’s winners.” Damian Drum said, “The whole shop local theme is understated. We should all use it as our mantra. Whenever you have the opportunity, you should shop locally. “Money that is spent locally goes around in the community at least six or seven times, which benefits the community as a whole as well as supports local businesses. “I’m sure the winners are appreciative of such an important promotion for local businesses. “The Adviser and the GMCU need to be congratulated for facilitating a promotion that encourages people to shop locally and for rewarding those who do.”

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Purdey’s progressive sale THREE PERCENT EVERY DAY… Purdey’s Jewellers co-owners, Michael and Jo Kearney ready to greet the customers for the store’s Progressive Sales. Photo: Nicholise Garner.

LOCALLY owned and operated, Purdey’s Jewellers are currently holding their popular Progressive Sale, which means shoppers can enjoy quality designer jewellery at progressively discounted prices with the percentage off amount going up by three percent every day. Saturday’s discount, however, remains as Friday’s. Purdey’s Jewellers co-owner, Michael Kearney said, “Our Progressive Sale starts Monday, May 1 and will run until 12:30pm on Saturday, May 20 with each day bringing an opportunity to save more on that special item. If you have your eye on something special though, we would encourage you to get in early to avoid disappointment. “The Progressive Sale offers a great opportunity to realise wonderful savings on that perfect gift for mum in time for Mother’s Day.”

Progressive Sale prices can be enjoyed across all watches and jewellery in-store including exquisite designer pieces, which Purdey’s Jewellers proudly design and manufacture. “T h is is a n oppor t u n it y for ou r customers who may have been admiring our beautiful point of difference jewellery to spoil themselves and save. We carry a huge range of designs and this is our way of clearing beautiful jewellery and watches to make way for new designs. “Ou r Prog ressive Sale is run conc u r rent ly across bot h store s i n Shepparton and Benalla and is great for the region because it attracts a lot of people from further a-field, including the north east and the southern Riverina. To enjoy Progressive Sale savings, hurry into Purdey’s Jewellers at 244 Wyndham Street, Shepparton 5821 4679 and 61 Bridge Street, Benalla 5762 6150.

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Making business personal LOCAL, PERSONAL AND RELIABLE… Making Mooroopna Hardware the best it’s ever been is co-store manager, Sue-Ellen Russell, business owner, Allen Hunter, trade manager, Jarrod Dempster and costore manager, Joey Campanelli. Photo: Alicia Niglia. NEW PLAN FOR EDUCATION… Shepparton High School principal, Phil Squire, Mooroopna Secondary college acting principal, Stephen Bolton, Minister for Education, James Merlino, Wanganui Park Secondary College principal, Ken Murray, Member for Shepparton District, Suzanna Sheed and McGuire College principal, Bradley Moyle at the announcement that $1M in funding would be provided for a new Shepparton Education Plan. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

Jobs and schools boost continued from front page

THE town’s secondary schools are already working hard to give local kids the best possible start. By sharing knowledge and aligning their class timetables, students are given more choice and a broader range of programs and subjects. The Shepparton Education Plan will take this work to the next level. The plan will give students even more opportunities, improve school infrastructure and link local teachers with education experts. It will be designed in consultation with local schools and the community, and has

three stages – the first to revitalise the town’s secondary schools. From mid-2018, there will be an action plan for primary schools and from 2020, a focus on early childhood education. Minister for Education, James Merlino said, “Local schools in the region are already doing a top job. The new education plan will take this work to the next level and give local students even more opportunities. “As part of our consultation, we’ll listen to the people who know Shepparton’s schools best – principals, teachers, parents and the local community.”

By Nicholise Garner THE first time I interviewed Allen it was over the phone. He told me how happy he was to have opened Mooroopna Hardware given he’d run it for so many years previously, before it was sold to Mitre 10 and eventually closed. It seems that Mitre 10 didn’t have what this business needed to keep it going, and I can only surmise that that’s the personal edge. T his time I interviewed him, Mooroopna Hardware business owner, Allen Hunter walked me through the store as he greeted customers by name. Flanked by team members who have worked with him over many years, the general feel of the place is warm, personal, welcoming, and quite frankly, to me it’s no surprise that customers are choosing to buy locally in support of Mooroopna Hardware. Having recently acquired the business from business partner, Glen Davis, Allen

said, “I’m really grateful to Glen for helping me get this business back on its feet and I wish him all the very best for the future. Mooroopna Hardware is growing and it’s great to see so many familiar faces. “I want our customers to know that they can shop here with confidence. The store is well stocked and as a part of a 600 store group, our buying power enables us to offer competitive prices. We’ve got an excellent team with a great knowledge base and we’re also open to the challenge of sourcing what ever it is customers might be looking for.” Look out for Mooroopna Hardware’s first sale catalogue due for release June 1. Visit Mooroopna Hardware at 7 Mill Street, Mooroopna. With ample parking and a drive through timber yard along with their delivery service, Mooroopna Hardware is meeting local community needs.

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wi t h Geoff Vallance

Clockwise from top left: OUTBACK MUSEUM… The museum is situated 300km from Alice Springs. You can go by 4X4 or fly over the spectacular countryside. ATTRACTING INTEREST… Catherine with one of the murals at the museum. They are attracting a lot of interest. A VARIETY OF ARTWORKS… Visitors to the Yuendumu men’s museum are amazed by the breadth of work. STUNNING COUNTRYSIDE… The country surrounding the museum is stunning; like a bright Albert Namatjira painting. Inset: WONDERFUL FLORA… A visit to the area during the wet season brings forth an abundance of flora.

FLORENCE Outback Tours; the name came about when art conservationist Catherine Millikan fell in love with the story of an aboriginal art museum three hundred kilometres from Alice Springs. Catherine had worked at the Northern Territory Museum in Darwin, had been senior conser vator of objects at the National Gallery of Victoria, worked in conservation with a special program in Cambodia for the National Gallery of Australia, helping to develop programs to assist with the rehabilitation of the Cambodia Museums collection. But it was back home in Australia that Catherine became involved with the Yuendumu Men’s Museum. Many years ago, a group of senior Warlpiri men at Yuendumu built the community’s museum in local stone and decorated it with aboriginal murals. This happened in 1971. The museum was erected to house ochre cave paintings and sacred objects but over the years the building had deteriorated. When Catherine Millikan arrived on the scene the roof was leaking and the weather and local cattle had caused a great deal of damage and disrepair. Catherine set about restoring the building and its murals. Senior law men from the aboriginal community kept an eye on the work and when complete gave Catherine permission to open the museum to all visitors. Initially, Catherine invited some friends from Melbourne to make the trip with her and she was surprised by the interest and excitement of those who came along, and Page 20 – The Adviser. Australia No. 1:1352 Wednesday, May 3, 2017

Florence Outback Tours was born. The tours leave from Alice Springs airport where Catherine meets her guests, but it’s open to only seven people at a time. They can drive or fly into the site and accommodation is at a lodge near the site. As well as touring the museum, they meet local artists and tour local sites of interest. Catherine says the landscape is incredible with the colours so bright just like an Albert Namatjira painting. The tour runs for five nights, but can be a day shorter if you fly in. Catherine says the landscape from the air is breathtaking with the McDonald Ranges, salt lakes, eagles and dingoes below and the stunning beauty of the outback stretching out before you. If you would like to contact Catherine you can do so on 0418 369 826 or email compositeobjects@gmail.com Until next time, Safe Travel’n, Geoff Vallance

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Women’s league kicks off this weekend THE MBCM Northern Country Women’s League kicks off its inaugural season this Sunday with, eight teams taking part including Shepparton, Mooroopna, Kyneton, Benalla, B endigo, Kerang, Echuca and North Bendigo. The league, a collaboration between the Goulburn Murray, Central Victoria and Central Murray Commissions, takes in teams from across all three regions as the first senior women’s league in Northern Victoria. League chairman, Chris Thomas is excited at the early success of this ground breaking competition. “All three commissions have been very supportive of the league’s set up and the success in getting eight teams on board is a reflection of the massive growth area of female participation in football,” Chris said. “A number of practise matches have been played over the last month or so as teams refine their game plans and confirm their playing lists.

“All teams are reporting strong numbers at training and are raring to go to get into the season. “With the season starting on Sunday all teams will play 10 games with the top four qualifying for the finals to be played in August. The Grand Final will be played at the ground of the highest ranked competing team on Sunday, August 13. “The competition has already generated a lot of interest off the field and thanks must also to go our major partners MBCM Strata Specialists and Australian Sports Foundation as well as supporting partners Loco Sportswear, Bendigo Health Carer Services and the Kyabram Club.” Round One Fixture for Sunday, May 7 Benalla Saints v Bendigo Thunder at Friendlies Oval, Benalla from 1pm Shepparton v Kerang at Vibert Reserve, Shepparton from 1pm Mooroopna V Kyneton at Mooroopna Recreation Reserve from 2:30pm Echuca v North Bendigo at Victoria Park, Echuca from 4pm

JACOBSON had a stellar start to the weekend during the 2017 Super2 Series at Phillip Island, only missing out on position one in practice by half a tenth of a second and reaching the front row for qualifying while fighting understeer. The local driver started in position two, and continued to close the gap on Le Brocq before overtaking him for the lead. Jacobson was ecstatic to be able to give back to his family, sponsors and team after a tough start to his season. Saturday’s first race was tough for Jacobson, who started in position after his Friday win but was let down by a tyre failure. Jacobson’s right rear tyre let go down the main straight while driving at 270km/h, sending him off the circuit into the gravel trap. Thankful to avoid any injury or severe damage, Jacobson finished with a ‘Did Not Finish’ result. The Prodrive Racing Team was able to repair Jacobson’s Falcon FGX before Saturday’s second race.

Starting from position 23, Jacobson had a good start to the race, but let off towards the end after feeling some vibrations in the car. Jacobson completed the race in position eight, passing 15 cars throughout the race. After making significant changes to the car setup overnight, Jacobson was able to advance through the field to finish the final race in position five. Remaining in seventh place in the championship standings, Jacobson believes there is plenty to take from Sunday’s final race leading into the rest of the Super2 Series. Jacobson said, “The setup direction that we went with on Sunday, I felt was much more competitive in terms of hanging onto tyres. To wrap up the weekend with one race win and a consistent front row qualifying result as well after ‘Tassie,’ I think we’re in a good position and learnt a lot this weekend. “We’ve got a lot of work to do now for Townsville for our next Super2 round but with what we’ve learnt from the last three rounds, I think we can be more competitive at a street circuit.”

WOMEN TAKE TO GROUNDS… Eight teams as part of the MBCM Northern Country Women’s League will be kicking off for the league’s inaugural games this weekend, including Shepparton and Mooroopna. Photo: Supplied.

Jacobson in seventh Shepparton Runners Club

May handicap

RACING LEGEND… Local racing legend, Garry Jacobson is sitting in 7th position after a thrilling weekend of races at Phillip Island. Photo: Supplied.

Jacobson will now have a lengthy break before round four of the Super2 Series, at the Townsville 400 from July 7 to 9.

THE Shepparton Runners Club (SRC) will be hosting its August 10km handicap run on Sunday, May 7 at Princess Park Oval in Shepparton from 8am. SRC president, Nadine Edwards said, “As a handicapped race, everyone is given a different start time. This means that all the participants should cross the line within a small timeframe and you don’t have to be the fastest to win. “There will be prizes on the day courtesy of Sportmans Warehouse Shepparton, as well as a barbeque breakfast after the run. “Entry is free for members and all are welcome!” Participants are encouraged to arrive 20 minutes early to allow time for their handicap to be set prior to the race beginning.

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Wednesday 3rd May, 2017

GVFL Seniors Results Round 3

Adviser Footy Tipsters

Shepparton (88) ..........def ........................Euroa (52) Mansfield (93) ...............def ..... Shepp United (45) Benalla (136) ..................def ...... Shepp Swans (30) Seymour (98) .................def .......................Tatura (85) Echuca (120) .................def .........Mooroopna (58) Kyabram (95) ................def ..............Rochester (34)

GVFL & GVNL Round 4 Saturday, May 6 Benalla ..............................v ................... Shepparton Shepparton United ...v .................................. atura Euroa ..................................v ....................... Rochester Seymour ...........................v ...................Mooroopna Kyabram ..........................v ........................ Mansfield Echuca .............................v ... Shepparton Swans

GVNL A Grade Results Round 3 Shepp United (63) ......def ...............Mansfield (37) Shepparton (59) ..........def ........................Euroa (40) Shepp Swans (40) .... drew...................Benalla (40) Tatura (35) .......................def .................Seymour (32) Mooroopna (42) .........def ................... Echuca (35) Kyabram (57) ................def ..............Rochester (29) Kyabram (83) ................def .......................Tatura (10)

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Kyabram ......................................................12 Benalla .........................................................12 Seymour.......................................................12 Tatura..............................................................8 Euroa ..............................................................8 Shepparton....................................................8 Rochester .......................................................4 Echuca ...........................................................4 Mansfield ........................................................4 Shepparton United .......................................0 Mooroopna....................................................0 Shepparton Swans........................................0

GVNL A Grade 2017 Ladder

Kyabram ......................................................12 Shepparton United .....................................12 Mooroopna ................................................12 Tatura..............................................................8 Benalla ...........................................................6 Seymour.........................................................4 Echuca ...........................................................4 Shepparton ....................................................4 Rochester .......................................................4 Euroa ...............................................................4 Shepparton Swans........................................2 Mansfield ........................................................0

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A RIPPER GAME… The Murray Bushrangers defeated the Western Jets by 62 points during a ripper game at the weekend. Photo: Stephen Hicks.

MATT CHILCOTT (14) Benalla Tatura Euroa Seymour Kyabram Echuca

DINNY ADEM (11) Benalla Shepparton United Rochester Seymour Kyabram Echuca

DAMIAN DRUM (14) Shepparton Tatura Rochester Mooroopna Kyabram Echuca

DAVID FOX (14) Benalla Tatura Euroa Seymour Kyabram Echuca

JACQUI HUDGSON (17) Shepparton Tatura Euroa Seymour Kyabram Echuca

KYLE POWER (16) Benalla Tatura Euroa Seymour Kyabram Echuca

SUZANNA SHEED (11) Benalla Shepparton United Euroa Seymour Kyabram Echuca

JOHN RYAN (17) Shepparton Tatura Euroa Seymour Kyabram Echuca

DARRYL TWITT (14) Benalla Tatura Euroa Seymour Kyabram Echuca

MARTIN GLEESON (15) Benalla Tatura Euroa Seymour Kyabram Echuca

Bushrangers send Jets

crashing THE Murray Bushrangers produced their best quarter for the 2017 season, kicking nine goals in a dominant third term to eventually defeat the Western Jets by 62 points at the Wangaratta Showgrounds. The Bushrangers playing their first home game in Wangaratta for the season played in front of a good sized crowd who came to see the local players in action. After an even opening quarter the Bushrangers were able to gain a valuable lead at the main break of 14 points. Coach, Leon Higgins implored his players to keep fighting and winning the hard ball in tight contests. His players responded playing their best quarter of football kicking nine goals to Westerns two. Daniel Johnston was sensational as a forward/ruck and was the main target as the Bushrangers at t acked. T he m id f ield t rio H a rr y Jones, Isaac Wallace and Angus Hicks

continually drove the Murray team out of the midfield with dogged determination. The final term again saw the Bushrangers extend their lead kicking four goals from nine attempts to the Jets’ three goals. The defence lead by Ben Paton and Kyle Clarke were great in combination with experience in Alex Paech, while debutants, Jack Shilg and Isaac McMillan showed plenty of promise and composure under pressure. Daniel Johnston kicked six goals to be Best on Ground, with Jessy Wilson and Dave Smith kicking three each. Thomas Boyd added two goals as he continues to develop experience at both ends of the ground. The Murray Bushrangers trek to Rams Arena at Craigieburn to take on the Calder Cannons this Saturday, with the contest beginning at 2pm.

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