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$5M rehab Numurkah facility approved VCAT has passed approval on a rehab facility, estimated to cost more than $5M, to be built in Numurkah, with Odyssey house now looking at securing funding to commence the build and operate the facility. Odyssey House Victoria CEO and psychologist, Dr Stefan Gruenert said, “The 26.6ha site is in Brookfield, located at 104 Continued on page 18 Watters Road.

JOB CREATION AND ECONOMIC BOOST… A new abattoir facility is currently in the pipeline to be constructed just outside of Mooroopna, and if it goes ahead it will not only help to create 150 jobs, but could bring with it an economic boost of $1B to the region. Images: Supplied.

Proposed abattoir could give region $1B economic boost MORE than 150 jobs could be created if a new abattoir to process sheep and goat meat just outside of Mooroopna is approved to go ahead, which is expected to inject up to $1B into the local economy.

While no official planning permit has been submitted to Greater Shepparton City Council, EI Group has been in discussion with Continued on page 17 council on what would be required.

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NEWS BREAKFAST ROLLS FOR SHEPPARTON SOUTH ROTARIANS… From left, Shepparton South Rotary Club member, Clyde Young, Shepparton Villages CEO, Kerri Rivett and Shepparton South Rotary Club member, David Groves and past president, David Earle enjoying a bite of breakfast at the launch of the new Shepparton Villages food van last week. Photo: Supplied.

Breakfast served on wheels A DELIGHTFUL breakfast was served on wheels at Shepparton Villages last week, at the launch of the new pop-up food van. T he va n , wh ich wa s don at e d to Shepparton Villages by the Shepparton South Rotary Club, was refurbished and will now be operating each weekday from 6:30am until 1:30pm at Maculata Drive, selling food and drinks. Shepparton Villages is using the food van as a fundraiser, serving the tradies on site at its new 120 bed, $34M development at

Tarcoola. Shepparton Villages CEO, Kerri Rivett said, “During peak times on this build, there will be upwards of 100 tradies working on this fabulous new two storey facility and we thought what better way to raise some money than to feed them. “We’ve got big plans long term, and the van will be a wonderful fundraiser and community project over the next few years,” Kerri said. Shepparton South Rotary Club member,

Clyde Young said, “We used to run this van 20 years ago first at International Villages and then at Queens Gardens.” Shepparton South Rotary Club member, David Groves said, “We had some good times working in this van.”

Local students to put on spectacular performance FORTY eight students from three local schools had their final group rehearsal with dance director, Deon Nuku recently, in preparation for the Victorian State Schools Spectacular. Held on September 16 at Hisense Arena, the students from Guthrie Street Primary School, Murchison Primary School and Echuca East Primary School will join 1,187 students from around Victorian state schools, to showcase how ‘Anything is Possible.’

This year’s extravaganza will feature the principal cast of a 64-piece orchestra, 30 lead vocalists, 16 principal dancers, 20 ensemble dancers, eight backing vocalists, a magician, roller skaters, puppeteers and a 1,300-voice choir and 1,200 mass dancers. The show explores themes of creativity, freedom of expression and selfempowerment – taking inspiration from the song Pure Imagination (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory).

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Harston bridge H S refurbishment adds 50 years of life A NEW LEASE ON LIFE… A road bridge in Harston is undergoing a $120,000 refurbishment which will extend its life by at least another 50 years. Photo: Supplied.

A ROAD bridge in Harston, near Tatura, that was built almost 60 years ago is being given a new lease on life, with it undergoing a $120,000 refurbishment as part of GoulburnMurray Water (GMW) Winter Works. As well as road bridges, this project includes replacement of road culverts, private culverts and drainage subways, as well as 11km of channel bank remodelling and 18km of rock armouring. The Heath Road bridge crosses the Central Goulburn number eight channel and GMW field supervisor, Jamie Talbot said the centre pier was in need of replacement. “We had to de-water the channel first, install a cofferdam, or temporary dam, and remove the silt and mud with an excavator,” Jamie said. “Then we lifted the bridge beams off and put in some pre-cast bridge footing to stabilise the bridge and its base. Rock armouring has

also been laid in the channel.” A crane has been on site in recent days to lift the bridge beams back into position following the pier works. Grout will then be poured on the bridge deck. “We’re utilising the old structure to put everything back together,” Jamie said. “This is a great option because the bridge would have cost $350,000 to replace. So this is a cost-effective way of carrying out this work.” “We’re 100 percent local with the contractors we use. Even with labour hire, crane hire, quarry products and concrete – it’s all local.” Lead project manager, Linc Wellington said the works will extend the life of Heath Rd bridge for another 50 years. “We’ve had a good working relationship with council to carry out these works, and the nearby landowner has also been accommodating,” Linc said.

DIY this August ROLL up your sleeves and learn to have fun with DIY this month as part of Bunnings Warehouse Shepparton’s Adult DIY Workshops. The free, hands-on workshops are held every Saturday and Sunday at 11am, 12:30pm and 2pm, and will give you the confidence to tackle your own home and outdoor projects.

Kids can also join in the DIY fun as part of the free Kids DIY Workshops, held in-store every Saturday and Sunday. Kids DIY Workshops times vary. For further information, drop into Bunnings Warehouse Shepparton, 90 Benalla Road, Shepparton or phone 5825 7200.

ADULTS DIY WORKSHOPS Saturday 5 August and Sunday 6 August Quick Refresh, Repair and Maintenance DIY Workshops Saturday 12 August and Sunday 13 August Basic DIY Workshop Skills

Saturday 19 August and Sunday 20 August Storage Solutions DIY Workshops Saturday 26 August and Sunday 27 August Spring DIY Project

KIDS DIY WORKSHOPS Saturday 5 August and Sunday 6 August Animal Craft Workshops Saturday 12 August and Sunday 3 August Fun Mosaics Workshops

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Saturday 19 August and Sunday 20 August Fun with Paint Workshops Saturday 26 August and Sunday 27 August Spring Workshops

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CUSTOMER SERVICE OF THE YEAR… From left, WDEA Employment employment consultant, Maxine Piggott, Melinda Fitzsimmons Kinesiology owner, Melinda Fitzsimmons (Customer Service of the Year – Professional Services) and White King-Pental liquids and ﬁrelighters team leader, Peter Woods. Photos: Alicia Niglia.

BUSINESS AWARD… From left, White King-Pental liquids and ﬁrelighters team leader, Peter Woods, Gas Strut Recharge Shepparton owners, Gay Gerrish and Wayne Chapple (Business Award – Trade Services) and The Adviser senior advertising consultant, Bronwen Timothee.

VISITOR EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR… From left, Tourism Greater Shepparton vice president, Carrie Donaldson, The Woolshed @ Emerald Bank owner, Cam Mangiameli (Visitor Experience of the Year) and White King-Pental liquids and ﬁrelighters team leader, Peter Woods.

BEST NEW BUSINESS – UNDER TWO YEARS… From left, White KingPental production ofﬁcer, Hayden Brennan, Barca.Love owner, Tina Barca (Best New Business - Under Two Years) and Greater Shepparton Business Centre business development ofﬁcer, Tricia Martinek.

2017 YOUNG PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR… From left, La Trobe University lecturer, Maria Zito, JG Thompson Lawyers lawyer, Ella Thompson (Young Professional of the Year) and White King-Pental production ofﬁcer, Hayden Brennan.

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Businesses nominated for trade services, customer service, best new business, visitor experience and young professional FIVE new businesses have been nominated for trade services, customer service, best new business and young professional as part of this week’s 2017 White King-Pental 95.3 Triple M Business Awards. Melinda Fitzsimmons Kinesiology received a nomination under the Customer Service of the Year – Professional Services category, Gas Strut Recharge Shepparton received a nomination under the Business Award – Trade Services category, The Woolshed @ Emerald Bank received a nomination under the Visitor Experience of the Year category, Barca.Love received a nomination under the Best New Business - Under Two Years category and JG Thompson Lawyers lawyer, Ella Thompson received a nomination under the Young Professional of the Year category. All businesses within the Greater Shepparton City Council boundary are eligible to be nominated for an award with each award category’s individual set of criteria available on the Shepparton Chamber of Commerce and Industry website. Nominations can be made in-store at participating businesses, online at www. sheppartonchamber.com.au/awards or via post by sending a completed nomination form to Business Awards, PO Box 364, Shepparton 3630. Page 5 – The Adviser. Australia No. 1:1366 Wednesday, August 9, 2017

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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 GOU LBU R N VA LLEY SPI R I T I A LIST CENTRE is holding their August meeting on Sunday, August 13 at 1:30pm at the North Shepparton Community Centre. The mediums for the day will be Matt Joy and Pananda Kohlmann. All welcome. For further information, phone Jan on 0427 745 354. PA R E N T S OF G I F T E D C H I L DR E N COFFEE GROU P Join in! T his is an opportunity for parents of gifted children to gather, enjoy a coffee together, share information and build a parent network. This second gathering at Europa Deli & Cafe on Thursday, August 17 at 9:30am. Organised by Tamara Goodfellow, Regional Committee Member of VAGTC - Victoria Association Gifted & Talented Children. ONGOING CAMPASPE REGIONAL LIBRARY is seeking interest for a proposed Computer Group to meet at Echuca Library on the 1st Saturday of each month from 10:30am. For more information, call David 0408 101 846, leave your name with library staff, or come along on the day. SHEPPARTON SUNSET CWA meets on the second Monday of each month at the Shepparton RSL, Wyndham Street, Shepparton at 7pm. New members are welcome. For further information, please phone Maree Agius on 0408 150 266. SHEPPARTON BRIDGE CLUB meets from 7pm Monday at U3A Hall Esson Street. Members are required to join Goulburn Valley U3A. For more information, phone Derek Poulton 5825 4112 or John Moore 0438 455 741 or refer to the website www.wix.com/ sheppartonbridgeclub/2013 SHEPPARTON TOASTMASTERS Want to learn how to communicate more effectively and improve your public speaking and leadership skills? Shepparton Toastmasters meet on the first and third Tuesday of each month, 7pm to 9pm, The Mechanics Institute Hall, 277 Wyndham Street, Shepparton. Phone 0428 778 007. FREE SOUP KITCHEN Available Mon to Fri 5pm-6pm at Victoria Park Lake, Shepparton, next to Skate Park, and Wednesdays 5pm-6pm at North Community House, Parkside Drive, Shepparton; Opportunity Shop, 4 Mill Street, Mooroopna; Numurkah Park, Melville Street, Numurkah; Hogan Street, Tatura; and in Nathalia and Kyabram.

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IS SOMEONE’S DRINKING CAUSING YOU CONCERN? Are you troubled by someone else’s drinking? Al-Anon Groups for adults and Alateen groups for children offer anonymous help and emotional support to those affected. For information, contact Al-Anon Family Groups 1300 252 666. ESHCOL DAYLIGHT LODGE meets from 10:30am on the fourth Monday of every month. New and unaffiliated members are welcome to join and partners are welcome for lunch. For further information or enquiries, phone 5824 1274 or 5825 2142. SH EPPA RTON SOROP T I M IST CLU B meets on the third Thursday of each month at the Peppermill Inn, GV Highway in Kialla from 6pm for a 6:30pm dinner meeting with guest speakers. If you are interested in joining a service club, helping the community and making new friends, contact Jeanette 5823 1985. HOLISTIC WELLBEING HUB is open from 9:30am to 12 noon at Primary Care Connect, 399 Wyndham Street, Shepparton. Drop in and join us to enjoy a relaxed morning with other women in the community. Listen to conversations provided to guide you on your life journey. Guest speakers attend between 10am and 11am. Morning tea and activities available. For further information, phone 5823 3200 or follow them on Facebook. THE COBRAM SPIRITUAL CENTRE meets the first Sunday of the month at the Koonoomoo Recreation Reserve at 2pm. All welcome. Any enquiries can be made by calling Irene on 0438 135 188. ORCHARD DAY CLUB meets on second and fourth Thursday of each month from 10:30am to 2:30pm at Shepparton RSL for friendly company, gentle exercises, mind games, cards, guest speakers, bus tours and a delicious lunch. All ages and genders welcome. Phone Judy on 5823 5941 or Betty on 5821 3838. CON N ECT MEDITAT ION GROUP is inviting the community to enjoy the benefits of meditation. One hour sessions are held every Monday at 6pm, Tuesday mornings at 10am and Thursday night from 7:30pm at Harmony Place, 9a Edward Street in Shepparton and admission is $8. For further information, contact Lisa 0419 562 790 or Roger 0427 541 611. Tell us about your ‘not for profit’ community events, email classifieds@sheppartonadviser. com.au or fax 5832 8920 (information is required at least 2 weeks before an event)

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LETTERS

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Letters to the Editor

WHERE HAVE ALL THE PEOPLE GONE? Dear Editor, In the last week or so the shut- down of the milk processing plants at Kiewa and Rochester has started. The blame game is in full swing particularly on social media. We’ve seen the processors cite a lack of milk supply and increasing costs of production. Unfortunately we have also seen the blame thrown at the workers for high wages, wages that have been a result of awards set in a regulated wage market as opposed to a de-regulated dairy industry. The reality is that the wages are not ridiculously high but rather that the returns at the farm-gate have been left ridiculously behind. If we take a look at the regions where these plant closures are happening we can see a reason why rather than being a result of the most recent dairy crisis there is a bigger underlying cause. Competition for either land or water resources in these areas has impacted heavily on the ability to farm. In the North-East of the state the number of dairy farms has been declining for many years, expansion of existing farms is partly limited by the topography of the area but more so by increasing land values due to the reliable rainfall, water supply and natural beauty making it a sought after location for lifestyle properties. The Rochester plant is in the heart of the Goulburn Valley

impacted by the MDBP and its disastrous removal of irrigation water. Some years ago we saw the Leitchville plant close and now as supply falls further again the Rochester plant. Several years ago the local member for Murray quoted that the number of dairy farms in the electorate had halved since 2005, a decline which has continued in recent years. Yes without milk going through these plants they are unprofitable, that is the underlying problem not high wages. In the remaining plants ask yourself are wages going to be cut? Processors are restructuring their businesses to adapt to the de-regulated marketplace and access to supply and freight routes. As more and more of the Australian dairy production are consumed domestically processors are concentrating on the lucrative domestic m a rke t a nd p o sit ion i ng t hem s elve s strategically for that. With increasing volumes of southern produced milk being transported to northern states we have seen a new transport facility established at Strathmerton in close proximity to two existing dairy plants. The flow on effects of these plant closures to local communities and businesses will be devastating. Not only will the loss of wages impact local communities but as people move away from the region in search of work we will see falling property values as well as the wider outcomes over a wide range of community services and activities ranging from schools and health services to local sporting groups. Is this an accident or part of the

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We welcome letters to the Editor but they are not guaranteed to be included and may be edited for reasons of style or content. Letters will not be eligible for consideration if they contain defamatory material, or information of a personal nature which is not in the public domain. plan? As population continues to grow Government is faced with growing demand for land and water supply among other things. Using the Ramsar agreement to bypass our constitutional rights to water to create the Water Act was part of the strategy by government to achieve their needs. Unbundling of water from the land created a number of problems for sustainable agriculture in these regions as well as making life a lot easier for Local government and water authorities to access water supply for their growing communities w ithout the need for infrast r uc t u re spending on building new water supplies and the associated problems of dealing with environmentalists. Water that was once preserved for economic sustainability in food production in these regions is now available to ever growing towns and cities to be sold to the “highest value end user” to quote an often used term. Not only can high value horticultural crops outbid the local water users so can water supply authorities. The North- South pipe isn’t plugged, merely unused with three Melbourne based water authorities holding water supply in Eildon Dam for either use in their areas if need be or to speculate on the water market. Ballarat and Bendigo have access to the system along with the new Wimmera pipeline. The proposed pipeline from Mildura to Broken Hill will further draw on water formerly used to support our irrigation communities. W h at a re t he S t at e a nd Fe d era l Government’s doing? Nothing to support

this region. They continue to forge ahead with the implementation of the MDBP that’s sole purpose is to remove at least 2,750 gigalitres of water from the MDB. The recent Four Corners program was looking at the theft of 1 gigalitre of water to put that into some perspective. What else is government doing? Moving ahead with plans to develop new irrigation projects in Northern Australia that have a number of issues with climate and soil types that are not an issue in our existing area. Why then are they doing this? In an attempt to deal with the growing population and supplying its needs as cheaply as possible where it is rather than taking a holistic approach. Using foreign investors to help finance the development in northern Australia rather than making the tough decisions themselves. The first step is to “can the plan” and adopt the recommendations made to the Senate Inquiry several years ago now that will return the life giving water to the regions for productive and environmental outcomes for the region. Yours sincerely, Nigel Hicks Shepparton Want to have your say? Email your letters to the Editor to editorial@sheppartonadviser.com.au. Max 100 words

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NEWS

Take advantage of these H business building opportunities S THE Shepparton Small Business Festival aims to improve the overall productivity and growth of small businesses in our region. It offers a wide variety of inspiring and motivating workshops and events promoting net working opportunities critical to building relationships and boosting business opportunities. Greater Shepparton Business Centre business development officer, Tricia Martinek said, “This year’s Small Business Festival has kicked off to a great start and festival workshops have been well received. Designed to really support the greatest areas of need, workshops not only offer an opportunity to learn about information relevant to small business but an opportunity to network. There are still many workshops available for the remainder of the Shepparton Small Business Festival.” Upcoming festival workshops include: St a r t i ng you r Busi ness R ig ht , Two Common Financial Mistakes Made in Business, Empowering Financial Freedom for Women, Global Sisters - Women in business standing tall, Improving Your Business with Health & Safety, Your Business in a Digital World, HR Advice on Corporate Fitness for Duty, GV BRaIN presents Schmitz founder Roman Dyduk

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BOOK INTO A WORKSHOP TO SUIT YOU…. Greater Shepparton Business Centre business development officer, Tricia Martinek talks about the fantastic small business workshops on offer through the Shepparton Small Business Festival during August this year. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

and the Small Business Bus. For specifics on each workshop, refer to page 6 of The Adviser or visit www. sheppartonbusiness.com.au. You can also

pick up a calendar of events from The Greater Shepparton Business Centre, 70 New Dookie Road, Shepparton, or call 5832 1100.

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NEWS

After many years, iconic Shepparton store H Chook World is being offered for sale S 27 YEARS ago, Chook World was born and with an emphasis on providing quality chicken and meat at competitive prices, their customer base and business has grown substantially over the period. As owners Paul and Paulette Sim enter retirement, for the first time in 27 years this business is proudly offered for sale. An incredible opportunity exists for someone to reap the rewards that come from so many years spent building and refining this business. Paul said, “Paulette and I would like to thank our loyal customers and staff who have helped to make this business as successful as it is and while we’ve thoroughly enjoyed this era in their lives, we look forward to our retirement.” This is a genuine opportunity for someone to obtain an iconic Shepparton business, perfectly located and well established. For more information contact Paul Sim on 0481 116 658.

UP FOR SALE… For the first time in 17 years, quality Shepparton business, Chook World is being offered for sale. Photo: Nicholise Garner.

Phillips umpires his 400th senior game GOULBURN Valley Football Umpires Association (GVFUA) stalwart, Howard Phillips stood in the goals as an umpire in the seniors for the 400th time recently, when he officiated in the GOTAFE Goulburn Valley League clash between Tatura and Shepparton United at Tatura Park. Phillips’ began his umpiring career in the late 1970s through the Congupna Football Club, before joining the GVFUA in the 1990s. In his umpiring career, Phillips has umpired in countless grand finals, with the highlight being the 2007 GVFL Grand Final when Seymour defeated the Swans. Phillips’ milestone further enhances his reputation as one of GVFUA’s most experienced and respected goal umpires. GVFUA president, Darren Meek was glowing in praise of Phillips’ massive achievement. “This is an absolutely fantastic achievement by a member of our association. “Howard is one of the most respected senior goal umpires in the GVFUA as well as being a past member of the GVFUA executive. “Howard has been a fantastic servant of the GVFUA and has been a tireless worker for our association, no job is ever an issue for him.” Phillips’ has loved his time as a goal umpire for the GVFUA. “Over the years, I have met a countless number of umpires, officials and players and many of these people I see as close friends,” Phillips said. “I would recommend umpiring for anyone who loves the game. It is a great way to meet new friends and be around the football environment. “It has been a traffic ride.” Page 12 – The Adviser. Australia No. 1:1366 Wednesday, August 9, 2017

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NEWS

Grow your business H through social media S

DEPUTY IN TOWN… Deputy Prime Minister, Barnaby Joyce took some time out to visit the region for the second time in 12 months last week. After a meeting with the Australian Water Brokers Association where he was provided with up-to-date details on industry issues and discussed the Federal Government’s water policy, Mr Joyce sat down at The Aussie for a Polies at the Pub event, where he spoke with locals. Photo: Nicholise Garner.

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GREATER Shepparton City Council is partnering with local communities to host business sessions that support local businesses and help them reach their utmost potential through the world of social media. Running on Wednesday, August 23 from 5:30pm to 7pm at the Caledonian Hotel, 47 Stevenson Street, Murchison, the free event will allow business owners to hear from guest speaker and local digital marketing expert and social media coach, Damien “Will” Willoughby where they can hear first-hand how to grow their business through digital and social media. Greater Shepparton City Council Director Sustainable Development, Johann Rajaratnam said, “Businesses, big or small, are realising the massive benefits of social media marketing and its increasing importance in the race to stay relevant and attract new customers. “Long gone are the days when the secretary was the first point of contact between an organisation and the outside world. The role is being replaced by websites and social media profiles,” Mr Rajaratnam said. Business owners new to social media marketing might believe that a few blog posts, daily, random status updates, and a lot of ‘followers’ and ‘likes’ are going to grow their business. The truth is this actually takes real planning and dedication. “Proficient online marketers know that in order to make the most of the power of social

TIPS AND TRICKS… Learn how to grow your business through the world of social media, with tips from local digital marketing expert and social media coach, Damien “Will” Willoughby. Photo: Supplied.

media you need to incorporate a deliberate mixture of listening to your audience, sharing your relevant message and enabling others to share your relevant message,” Mr Rajaratnam said. The Murchison Business Event is taking place during the Small Business Festival. For more information on what other events are available during the festival, please visit http:// www.business.vic.gov.au/events. Will is keen to hear from you in the lead up to the event. If you have a marketing question, digital, social or traditional email him directly WillOnSocial@gmail.com and he will answer your question at the event. RSVP by Friday, August 18 to Jenny Lister murch-nh@hotmail.com

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Law change for assisted suicide and euthanasia? H How well has it been thought through? By Dr John Buchanan IN A few weeks, the Victorian Parliament will consider a law change to permit assisted suicide. Is such a dramatic change in medical ethics necessary? Have any unintended consequences been recognised? There have undoubtedly been problems in end-of-life care in the past. A reading of the 1,037 submissions to the recent Parliamentary Inquiry reveals many cases of a single family death, which has so upset family members that they think assisted suicide is an appropriate option. Many such deaths were decades ago, preceding modern palliative care. More recently, palliative care has often been under-used with availability of the knowledge and skills limited by government funding. Palliative care practitioners pay careful attention to control of any distressing physical symptoms, but also psychological and spiritual issues, for both patient and family. It is a whole-person type of care, assisting the patient and their family, as they navigate the journey of a terminal illness, which is unfamiliar to many. No legal protection of doctors is necessary for good palliative care. There have been no doctors charged for providing appropriate palliative care medication to patients. That concern is a straw man. Polls can be misleading. It is sometimes stated that 80 percent of Australians are in favour of assisted suicide; but what question were they asked? They have generally been asked something like: “If a person has a terminal illness, and has un-relievable pain/ suffering, are you in favour of assisted suicide?” That is an unrealistic question, because that need not ever be the clinical situation. Pain management using a variety of tools is well advanced in 2017, but often not used sufficiently. Recent research into the facts surrounding end-of-life decisions overseas reveals that the main reason for requests for assisted suicide is not poorly controlled pain at all, but a desire to control the circumstances at the end of a life. It is the notion of autonomy, which appears a driving factor in the preference of some to have an assisted suicide bill come before the parliament. Sometimes there has been too much medical technological interference with the last days or weeks,

particularly in hospitals, which has driven a wish for more control in the manner of death. This is able to be modified by better education in end of life care. The medical profession is quite divided on the issue. Private polls indicate in fact most doctors are opposed to law change. An opinion is only as good as the knowledge and experience informing it. The more doctors have to do with palliative care, the less they think assisted suicide is necessary. How do we then think about and make decisions about such an issue? It is necessary to look at available solutions broadly, and the effect of law change on the total community, and on the common good. There is an assumption that if this sort of legislation is passed, it does not affect anyone other than the individuals concerned. That is not the case. Changing the law will change it for everyone in the community, and has consequences which have been poorly recognised and understood. Even if some individuals were helped by assisted suicide, what is the price for the community and healthcare? T here is major concern about the adequacy of so-called safeguards, and the practical consequences of law change. Any safeguards in legislation around the world are inadequate in practice. Firstly, there is no consideration of the question “Why is this person requesting assisted suicide?” For any good clinician, that is the key question, and experience of clinicians is that people request assisted suicide when there is an unsolved problem. If the problem is solved, research is that they often change their mind. The good clinician would then interview and assess to determine what the problem(s) are, and what can be done about them. To just act on a request for assisted suicide and not make such a clinical enquiry is plain bad medical care. A doctor cannot tell you how long you have to live. Such estimates are guesswork. What ‘unbearable suffering’ is depends on what palliative treatment has been used, and the attitudes and messages which surround the patient. Notably assisted suicide legislation has taken hold in The Netherlands and Belgium, where palliative care was less well developed. If people around the patient give the impression that the person is a burden and a family do not

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adjust well to illness, one can easily see how a patient can request assisted suicide. Family members may be impatient and intolerant of illness. People feel a burden just because they are ill. The door is opened to elder abuse and coercion. Unfortunately, when there is elder abuse, vulnerable ill people are usually abused by family members, and can be made to feel a burden and unwanted very easily. It is virtually impossible to detect whether someone is being coerced by the attitudes of their family or their medical or nursing practitioners, some of which may be to do with financial gain (so-called early inheritance syndrome). The criteria of the safeguards will inevitably creep, as they have in Belgium and The Netherlands, to include people with psychiatric illness and “being tired of life,” undermining mental health care. The complaint of advocates will be about ‘discrimination.’ In Victoria, advocates are already lobbying for wider criteria to include any chronic illness, before a bill has even been presented to parliament. That would include psychiatric illness. The admitted real agenda of prominent euthanasia advocates is unrestricted autonomy without consideration of the common good of the community, or its effect on health care. Some ethicists advocate the pairing of assisted suicide with organ transplantation. Some former advocates in Europe have withdrawn from euthanasia processes, and now warn against going down that path. Professor Theo Boer, a former supporter, appeared before the United Kingdom Parliament and warned them not to pass such legislation, and not to go down that path. The United Kingdom Parliament overwhelmingly rejected assisted suicide leg islation as u nsafe, as have most jurisdictions around the world. Dr Chabot, a French psychiatrist who euthanased a woman with depression many years ago, has now stated in the Dutch press that he is aghast at the rapid increase in people euthanased for psychiatric illness and early dementia. Assisted suicide legislation would harm the care of future patients. In The Netherlands and Belgium, it is becoming the expected norm that people should “get out of the way” because of a “duty to die” if they have serious illness. Assisted suicide would create a new

cheaper type of medical “treatment,” which will inevitably be used by health bureaucrats to deny access to more expensive treatments. Mixed messages about suicide will undermine public mental health messages. How will beyondblue square messages which suggest people see their doctor for treatment of depression and suicidal thought, if at the same time, we have people being told that if they have suicidal thought, the state will assist them to suicide, and without proper assessment? Who will pay for the bureaucracy to monitor such activity? Will there be a Medicare number for assisted suicide/euthanasia? The World Medical Association’s stated policy is that assisted suicide and euthanasia are unethical. The Australian Medical Association policy is that doctors not be involved in such actions. Most palliative care physicians do not see a need for this, and want nothing to do with it. Palliative Care Victoria is opposed to the legislation. Ultimately, what sort of health care system do we want? On balance, the risks to the common good and the unintended consequences of such legislation are sufficiently great that legislation of this nature should be rejected, as it has been in the United Kingdom, New Zealand, and most other jurisdictions. The World Medical Association has a formal policy that regards assisted suicide and euthanasia as unethical. The reason for rejection of assisted suicide and euthanasia legislation is that it is unsafe for the community. Once this ethical line is crossed, it leads to a deterioration of medical care. Legislation which may benefit a small number of people, has a price which is too great for the community, especially when there are alternative medical and non-legal measures available. Is it better to set up an assisted suicide bureaucracy, or fund palliative care properly? It is essential though, at the same time as we reject a legislative approach as unsafe, that palliative care knowledge and skills be more widely disseminated. To enable people to use existing professional palliative care expertise and services by appropriate referral, the State Government should expand training and funding of palliative care, rather than propose to legalise assisted suicide/euthanasia.

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Fighting fire with water THE Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy is a global organization, which stands alone in its ability to empower anyone regardless of age, gender, or athletic ability. Using time-tested techniques and teaching methods perfected over the last century, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu teaches self-defence, respect and discipline to name a few. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Kialla, head instructor, Scott Butler said, “It’s no easy feat to become a certified Gracie Jiu-Jitsu instructor, it takes a great deal of hard work, dedication and time. We have four Gracie Jiu-Jitsu certified instructors here and we are passionate about the work that we do and want to help to empower adults and children. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu offers a number of programs. Most martial arts programs rely on striking the attacker with violent punches, kicks, knees, and elbows, but designed for children aged 5 to 13, the ‘Gracie Bullyproof’ program takes a different approach. All the techniques are purely defensive and utilise no strikes. Furthermore, they teach children how to defuse confrontations with words and never to initiate physical aggression. Gracie Combatives is a beginner program for adults. In this program, you will learn the 36 core techniques of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in a fun,

safe, and cooperative environment. Each onehour lesson addresses one standing and one ground self-defense technique. If you are a woman and have no previous martial arts experience and you want to learn how to defend yourself in a fun, safe, and cooperative learning environment, Women Empowered is for you. Law enforcement officials and survivors of sexual assault helped to identify the 15 most common attack strategies that a male assailant is likely to use on a woman. Gracie Jui-Jitsu’s Women Empowered program covers it all. To take advantage of the 10-day free trial phone 0418 149 569 or visit Gracie Jiu-Jitsu at 7953 Goulburn Valley Highway, Kialla.

HELPING TO EMPOWER PEOPLE… From left, the team at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Kialla, certified instructors, Phillip Darlow, Tim Sali, and Philip Barca, head instructor, Scott Butler, blue belt, Michelle Darlow and assistant Women Empowered instructor, Elizabeth Butler. Photo: Nicholise Garner.

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Proposed abattoir could give region $1B economic boost The initial proposal has suggested that the meatworks facility would be developed at the site of a former 161ha dairy farm at Gillieston, and would source sheep and goat meat locally, which would be exported interstate and overseas. Meatworks Australia project director, Raed Elmasri said the company had spent the past two years searching the country for appropriate sites but had decided on the Goulburn Valley because of its proximity to livestock and the major highways. “This kind of operation would inject up to $1B into the local economy in five years and we are hoping to see it up and running in the next 18 months, following approval,” Mr Elmasri said. ‘‘The reason we decided to go down this path is because we do see that agriculture is the future of Australia, that there is enormous food demand in international markets, par ticularly with rising economies in South-East Asia.” Greater Shepparton City Council Manager Planning and Building, Colin Kalms said, “The planning department has informed that planning permission wou ld b e requ i red for u s e a nd development and have informed of what would be required to be submitted with the application. “C o u n c i l of f i c e r s a r e o f t h e understanding that the proponent has been discussing the proposal with the EPA.” An information session is on Monday, August 14 from 10:30am at Merrigum Bowls Club.

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$5M rehab Numurkah facility approved “WE’D love in the next few months to get decisions out of the State Government and pending that we would put the build out for tender, and would be keen to get construction underway in the new year. “It would be great to see those beds getting used by the end of next year. “The planning permit requires that we commence construction in a couple of years. “The government put up funding in the recent budget to purchased three lots of land for a facility like this, and we are hoping that we can secure funding through this option. “This site has planning approval, which we hope will be more attractive to securing funding. “At the moment people are struggling in getting into residential treatment. For many people who have tried other options that may not have worked for them this will provide them with perhaps a more suitable treatment option. “This will also reduce waiting times and they won’t have to travel as far out of the area to access these kinds of services. “The other benefit is that when they are transitioning back out into the community, staff at a facility like this, coupled with the assistance of other local services around the region, would make it more likely that anything learned in rehab is maintained.”

Beautiful views and delicious food SECURE YOUR BOOKING NOW… Le Penelope’s business owners, Ian MacPherson and Penelope Latham can show you how this beautiful restaurant and reception venue will blow you away. Photo: Nicholise Garner.

By Nicholise Garner. I TOOK the drive out to Kirwin’s Bridge Estate recently to chat with Le Penelope’s co-business owners Ian MacPherson and Penelope Latham, and gosh, what a beautiful sight that is. Set amidst vineyards and right on a beautiful lake, Le Penelope’s is not only a wonderful site for weddings and functions but is also open each weekend for all day breakfast and lunch. A beautiful example of architecture, the use of stones, wood and concrete along with massive windows providing 360-degree views, Le Penelope’s is not only a beautiful reception venue but also as a wedding site. Local to Mooroopna, Ian and Penelope are thrilled with their new business and have put a great deal of care into their menu and presentations. Ian said, “We are passionate

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about quality food and are paddock to plate, using as much fresh and local produce, we even raise our own sheep. It is important to us to provide quality food alternatives for children too. Our meals are affordable for families and our cakes and cookies are all homemade. The whole site is family friendly and we invite people to come along with their fishing rods and enjoy the lake while you’re here.” Just 40 minutes from Shepparton, on the Kirwin’s Bridge Estate, Le Penelope’s really is a beautiful place to visit and a lovely setting for any kind of occasion. Taking bookings now for Christmas, visit Le Penelope’s at 82 Kirwan’s Bridge Rd, Nagambie, find them on Facebook at Le Penelope’s at Kirwans Bridge Estate, or call them on 0437 949 149.

wi t h Geoff Vallance ONCEAU… X DE CHEN CHATEAU

THE PARIS CATACOMBS… An interesting way was dev ised to solve two problems at once; collapsing tunnels under the city, and over ﬂowi ng cemeteries.

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A dream come true THIS was a holiday that would take in the highlights of Italy and France; places that Cindy and Shane Dunn of Numurkah had always wanted to see. The highlight would be Paris and the Eiffel Tower, something that Cindy had always wanted to see but more on that a little later, first they flew into Rome where they picked up a car and drove to Naples. Shane prides himself on his abilities with a car but his recommendation would be if you are going to Naples, don’t drive. The traffic is insane. There are cars everywhere and everyone has a horn and they all use them. It’s bumper to bumper in the city but on the plus side the food was good and the pizza great. The next day they travelled to Pompeii and it was amazing. Cindy just loved the history. The site is like a big open air museum; from

the streets with their stepping stones made to accommodate horse and carts and to keep you dry from sewerage flowing down the street, to the remains of homes, brothels and how they used steam for underfloor heating and those casts of people and babies caught by the volcanic ash from Mt Vesuvius. They climbed the mountain and the views from the top were fabulous across the valley below. Now it was time to head back to Rome. The speed limit was 130km/h but everyone seemed to favour 150km/h. Their tour of Rome took them to the Spanish steps, then onto the Parthenon. It’s a huge building with its dome which is open at the top and it’s said that when it was built they used sand to fill the building and cast the dome. There were also rumours that gold was buried in the sand and within days all the sand had been emptied from the building to the delight of the builders. Their next stop was the catacombs. It was 35 degrees outside but a cool 17 below ground. The Christians buried their dead with no gold or silver as a mark of respect but when the barbarians arrived they could not believe this so the graves were desecrated. They saw the Colosseum, the highlight for Shane, where many Christians had died and the site of an amphitheatre still standing proud, but the highlight was a tour of Rome by night. The tour was on Segway personal transporters. Cindy had never been on one before but she soon got the knack of it. She says don’t think just go with it and the Segway follows your moves. They went up to a ridge and the views across Rome at night were fantastic; the Trevi Fountain was all lit up and so was the colosseum, both looking so great. The next day they took a tour of the Vatican City. The Sistine Chapel seemed a bit smaller than Cindy had expected or was it the huge crowd of tourists standing inside? but there it was, the famous ceiling by Michelangelo. It was amazing. St Paul’s Basilica is so big, and St Peter’s Square where the Pope addresses the faithful is so huge and a must see. Cindy and Shane were there for the changing of the Swiss Guard and it was great to see. Leaving Rome, they headed to Cinque Terre. It was so beautiful with the pastel coloured houses forming a terrace looking like they were built into the side of the cliff and that crystal blue sea below. They then took the train to Florence. The train was very good, clean and efficient. They made Florence their base for the next few days and travelled out to Pisa. Yes they climbed the leaning tower but

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they missed the announcement that the bells would soon ring, and they were in the bell tower when it happened; even fingers in your ears can’t overcome the sound. But they survived the experience. The tower was closed in 2007 when works were carried out to tilt it back five degrees. It worked and the tower should be good for another 50 years. Cindy and Shane travelled back to Florence and toured the historic sites and there is so much to see. A highlight was Michelangelo’s David standing in the Academia Gallery. It was time to leave for Venice by train and what a wow of a city. The bridges, canals, food and gondolas were fantastic. They had a tenor singing on one of the Gondolas as they sailed the canals a great experience. St Mark’s Square and the Palace of the Doge were wonderful to see and a boat ride through the Grand Canal and out to the islands. They had a private guided tour of Padua, featuring Scrovegni Chapel, where Giotto’s Frescos rivalled those of the Sistine Chapel, and the university where Galileo taught as well as the home of one of the oldest anatomy theatres in the world. Now it was time to visit France. They travelled through the countryside, visited Chateaus, drank wine, which turned out to be from Italy, saw Normandy and sites that still bore the mark of the war. Then finally Paris, and there was so much to see at the Louvre. They saw the Mona Lisa, it looks quite small and Napoleons Tomb is another must see as well as the catacombs where the walls are lined with human bones. At night Cindy and Shane went to the Moulin Rouge and the show was fantastic and then the highlight of the tour for Cindy, the Eiffel Tower; a place she had dreamed of seeing for many years Now it was Cindy’s birthday and so they had dinner in the tower restaurant. It has three Michelin Stars and the food was amazing. They consumed five courses. The goat’s cheese sauce was a different experience but the desserts were fantastic; raspberry shortbread and chocolate moose with rose gold dust. Cindy and Shane had a window table and the view across Paris as the sun set was a crowning glory. Finally a trip to Versaille, the palace of the Sun King, and the Garden of Marie Antoinette was magnificent. Back home, Cindy and Shane would like to thank Jacinta Wally from Flight Centre for arranging their very special holiday. Until next time, Safe Travel’n, Geoff Vallance.

IMAGE ABOVE: MONT SAINT MICHEL… A medieval village, fortress and abbey, built on a tidal island off the coast of Normandy.

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Know your beans

blue mountain A SOPHISTICATED coffee grown in the Blue Mountain District of Jamaica, Jamaica Blue Mountain is a wet processed (washed) coffee that is silky smooth and well-balanced, with an excellent full body, a classic and refined mild taste with a slightly (and unusually) sweet flavour, very rich (sometimes almost creamy). The taste is complex, and often with hints of chocolate. A good Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee, despite how Kingston and south of Port Maria. The unique Blue Mountain growing region features smooth and mild it tastes, exhibits a bright and vibrant yet smooth acidity, a clean taste with virtually no bitterness, an ideal coffee-growing terrain and temperate climate – and a bold yet sparkling aroma with a profusion of floral misty and cool with lots of rain, rich soil, and great soil drainage. notes and sweet herbal and nutty overtones. A medium-dark roast or medium roast is Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee is named for the mountain ridge that crowns the island of Jamaica, and recommended for Jamaica Blue Mountain, as it will free is known for producing some of the best coffees in the the beans’ flavours and fragrances without losing their world. The Blue Mountain growing region is north of best qualities.

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Coffee starts losing quality almost immediately upon grinding. The best-tasting brews are made from beans ground just before brewing. USE GOOD WATER Nothing can ruin a pot of coffee more surely than tap water with chlorine or off flavours. Serious coffee lovers use bottled spring water or activated-charcoal/carbon filters on their taps. AVOID CHEAP FILTERS Bargain-priced paper coffee filters yield inferior coffee, according to the experts. Look for ‘oxygen-bleached’ or ‘dioxin-free’ paper filters. BEWARE THE HEAT Water that is too hot will extract compounds in the coffee that are bitter rather than pleasant. Once brewed, don’t expect coffee to hold its best flavours for long. KEEP YOUR EQUIPMENT CLEAN Clean storage containers and grinders every few weeks to remove any oily build-up. At least monthly, run a strong solution of vinegar or specialty coffee-equipment cleaner through your coffee-maker to dissolve away any mineral deposits. Rinse thoroughly before reuse.

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WITH winter coming to an end, and the cold weather beginning to dissipate now is the time to get your garden ready for spring. Treating your garden correctly now will ensure you have a beautiful yard come the warmer weather.

Get your creative energy flowing APPLICATIONS for the 2017 Billabong Garden Complex Annual Succulent Show, Potted Succulent competition close on Friday, September 15, so you’ve got just over 5 weeks to submit your entry form. The Succulent Show is on again from Friday, October 13 to Sunday, October 15, 2017. Attendees will be inspired by the huge variety of succulents to admire and for purchase, to suit every garden style, pot and space, from a small rockery area to a large formal garden. Nursery manager, Tracy Lamont said, “We are excited to announce that this year we will have a special guest appearance from renowned succulent expert and author, Attila Kapitany. on the Saturday of the Show, Attila will display, and have for sale, a range of his rare and new breed succulents, provide you with information and advice and will be happy to sign copies of his new release book that will be available for purchase. “Our Annual Succulent Show is always a popular event and this year is no exception; the 2017 show is shaping up to be our biggest and best yet!”

ADD AN EVERGREEN: If the ground isn’t frozen, winter is a great time to add the evergreen tree or shrub you’ve been wishing you had. The winter and spring rains will give the root system time to settle in before the heat of summer arrives. You’ll want to make sure you mulch the new planting well, so it has some protection from winter weather.

SUCCESSFUL SUCCULENT SHOW ON AGAIN… The Billabong Garden Complex Annual Succulent Show is once again going to be held, with the event kicking off in October. Photo: Supplied.

Tracy continued, “Our potted succulent competition is back by popular demand and this year we will award a prize in two categories, ‘People’s Choice’ and ‘Attila’s Choice.’ “We can’t wait to see the entries this year, some of our customers have told us they have been planning and preparing their entry since last year’s show!” Entries are limited and strictly close on Friday, September 15. Terms and conditions and the entry for m c a n b e col le c ted f rom B i l labong G a rden Complex or downloaded from the website w w w. billabonggardencomplex.com.au For more information, please contact Billabong Garden Complex on 5821 8632 or follow them on Facebook.

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PLANT BULBS FOR SPRING COLOUR: When you see beautiful blooms around town come springtime, it is already too late to plant them in your own yard. Lovely bulbs that come back year after year, such as crocuses, tulips and daffodils, require a good winter’s sleep below the soil. ADD A LAYER OF MULCH: While mulch in a flower bed or around trees can help deter weeds and hold in moisture during hot months, it performs an even more important job in winter. Mulch helps to protect plant roots from a harsh winter. It also holds in moisture during a winter dry spell. Adding a layer of mulch not only protects your plants, but the topdressing really tidies up your yard making it more appealing. PRUNE ROSES: Late winter, just before spring hits, you’ll want to prune your roses. Often, time flies by without this late-winter task getting accomplished, so it is great to add a reminder to your calendar. Exact timing depends on where you live, but pruning is generally done when the buds begin swelling. The general rule is to prune an established rose to half its size. Choose your cuts above an outward facing bud, and use this pruning time to shape the rose bush.

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THE $20,000 first home buyers grant is now available and it’s easy to secure your future . With a $500 deposit, generous settlement terms are available.*

Generous and affordable lots have made Archer’s Field Estate a popular destination for many families. The new Archers Field Estate is situated next to Craigmuir Lakes (north side of Mooroopna) and has access via Kalimna Drive and McIsaac Road. The majority of these blocks will overlook the soon to be constructed park. This family friendly development is cleverly designed to suit family life and offers generous lot sizes ranging in price from $85,000 to $112,500. Archers Field Estate is ideally situated close to schools, kindergarten and a major supermarket and within 4 minutes of Mooroopna’s main shopping centre. Construction is expected to be completed early 2018. There is limited land available for sale in Mooroopna so take advantage today of Archer’s Field Estate. House and Land packages are available. For more information visit the website at www. archersfield.com.au or contact Glenn Young of Youngs & Co Real Estate on 0438 579 993 or Scott Butler of Stockdale & Leggo Real Estate on 0418 149 569. *Subject to qualifying for the State Government First Home Buyers Grant.

PERFECTLY DESIGNED FOR FAMILIES… Youngs & Co and director, Glenn Young can assist with all sales and enquiries to help you secure your piece of real estate in the new Archer’s Field Estate near Craigmuir Lakes in Mooroopna. Photo: Nicholise Garner

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A LOVE FOR CARS… Local resident, Tom Gravina has quite a collection of cars, but one of his favourites is his 1974 GT Falcon. Photo: Nicholise Garner.

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Yellow Blaze By Nicholise Garner I FEEL a little sorry for The Adviser journalist, David Lee today. Sadly for him he’s missed out on getting to report on this particular ‘If It’s Got Wheels’ story and I know that he’s going to want to meet Tom Gravina for himself when I tell him about Tom’s collection. Tom is a long term local Shepparton resident and to say he’s a serious car enthusiast is an understatement. He has a collection that would delight anyone, but this time we’re going to talk about Tom’s favourite car. His 1974 GT Falcon. Tom couldn’t believe his luck when he discovered this little gem in a local shed where it had been sitting for 11 years. With a total of 32,000 miles on the clock, only 7,100 of them were done in the past 14 years. With it’s genuine 351 engine, Tom said, “I was very lucky to find this one! It’s a genuine, fully stamped ‘GJ33’ which is one of the last of the GT Falcons.” Fully verified by Ford, the colour is ‘Yellow Blaze’ and Tom described it as a wonderful cruiser. With electric windows and pristine black genuine GT seats, this car is registered as a classic car and gets out every now and then for weddings.

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Championships to attract hundreds to region FOR the fourth year, over 150 people will grab their squash racquets and take to the GV Squash Courts in Shepparton to take part in the 2017 Shepparton International Squash Championship. This year’s event is the first of a new three year deal between Squash & Racquetball Victoria and Greater Shepparton City Council, keeping the event in Shepparton until at least 2019 and it is hoped to add a women’s competition to the 2018 event. To be held from August 23 to 27, the PSA M5 event features a highly competitive field boasting players from 13 different countries. Greater Shepparton City Council Deputy Mayor, Cr Kim O’Keeffe said, “It’s fantastic to be hosting another world class event in Greater Shepparton and I hope all visitors enjoy their time here. “This three year partnership continues to strengthen our reputation as the sporting event capital keeping the local economy strong and businesses busy,” Cr O’Keeffe said. Squash and Racquetball Victoria CEO, Fiona Young said, “The championships continue to attract quality national and international players. “It provides an opportunity for players of all abilities to participate.”

HITTING THE COURTS… From left, Squash and Racquetball Victoria CEO, Fiona Young, Greater Shepparton City Council Deputy Mayor, Cr Kim O’Keeffe and Goulburn Valley Squash Club president, Damian Maidment are looking forward to when the 2017 Shepparton International Squash Championship comes to Shepparton at the end of the month. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

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coaches to tour Japan FIVE GV Suns youth players and three coaches have been selected in Victorian representative squads to tour Japan this month. Teng Kuol, Brandon Giaccherini and Josh Rachele have been selected in the Football Federation Victoria’s (FFV) Country Boys U14s squad with Garang Kuol and James Nieuwenhuizen selected in the U13s squad. The squads will travel to Japan to play against local academy and school teams. And in a further coup for the Goulburn Valley, the FFV has appointed local coaches, David Davkovski and Shaban Mehmet as the head coaches for the U14 and U13 squads with Matt Maiorano appointed team manager. “It’s great to see so many of our boys and coaches selected in the squads – its testament to the quality talent we are developing in the Goulburn Valley,” David Davkovski said. The overseas program is just one of the changes introduced by the FFV this year. The 2017 changes began with the FFV establishing eight FFV Talent Identification

and Development Centres across regional Victoria with David Davkovski appointed to lead the Shepparton program. “The centres allow our talented local players to complete the same programs as their metro counterparts, while playing for their local clubs and without travelling to Melbourne several times a week,” David said. Shaban Mehmet said the talent development changes coincided with changes to the National Premier League (NPL) fixture with the GV Suns playing two-thirds of the 27 round season at home at the redeveloped Shepparton Sports Precinct. “NPL level soccer allows our youth players to test themselves against the best in the state each and every weekend of the season. We are seeing incredible growth in our young players as demonstrated by their selection in Victorian representative squads,” Shaban said. The boys and coaches depart for Japan on August 14 and return on August 22.

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SHEPPARTON Riding for the Disabled (RDA) and Mooroopna Ladies Golf Club will again host their Annual Charity Golf Day. The 18 Hole Stableford will begin with a shotgun start at 9:30am on Thursday, August 17, with an entry fee of $20 which includes lunch, divisions on the day, nearest the pins on 7th and 10th. Shepparton RDA volunteers will also hold a produce and craft stall from 12 noon. Dedicated volunteer and life member of Shepparton RDA, Yvonne Donnan, remembers when the Mooroopna Ladies Golf Club began the event some 35 years ago. “They used to start the day at 7am. The RDA ladies catered for morning tea, lunch and baked for cake stall. Now the golf club has a restaurant, the event is a breeze to host,” Mrs Donnan said. Shepparton RDA wishes to acknowledge Mooroopna Ladies Golf Club for their fantastic support over the years, with the event a major local fundraiser for the season. RDA Shepparton is most grateful to the Goulburn Valley community for its support. Entries for the Charity Golf Day close August 15. For more information or to register, contact Helen Kiss at hgkiss1955@gmail.com or phone 0419 105 499.

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Wednesday 9th August, 2017

GVL Seniors Results Round 16 Shepparton (115)........def ................... Echuca (61) Seymour (104) ...............def ..... Shepp United (24) Kyabram (109) ..............def .......................Tatura (21)

GVL Round 16 Saturday, August 12 Benalla ............................. vs....................... Rochester Mansfield ........................ vs................................. Euroa Mooroopna .................. vs................Shepp Swans

GVL A Grade Results Round 16 Shepp United (38) ......def .................Seymour (31) Shepparton (55) ..........def ................... Echuca (44) Kyabram (38) ................def .......................Tatura (28)

2017 Ladder GVL Seniors 2017 Ladder Kyabram .....................................................64 Shepparton..................................................48 Seymour.......................................................48 Euroa ...........................................................44 Benalla ........................................................40 Rochester ....................................................36 Echuca ........................................................28 Mansfield .....................................................20 Tatura ............................................................16 Shepparton United ....................................12

Historic night final

THIS year we have a final at Mooroopna that will be held under lights. It’s not for the traditionalists but what a night it will be at Mooroopna. It begs the question about a night grand final in country football as well as in the AFL. I am surprised that no country league has taken this initiative in the current climate as we are constantly trying to find ways to be innovative to help crowd numbers in country football and revenue. The first league that does this in the second last week or third last week of September could create a tradition that ensures massive crowd numbers for their grand final. One of the great advantages in the Goulburn Valley in spring time is our climate, which makes it even more attractive to supporters and players alike.

Mooroopna ...................................................8 Shepparton Swans .......................................8

with Matthew Chilcott Goulburn Valley League Adviser Footy Tipsters

Imagine if the Kyabram District Football League took the initiative and placed their grand final on a Saturday night at Mooroopna every year, which means there is no other local football on in that timeslot. Imagine if the Goulburn Valley Football League (GVFL) did the same with a night grand final at Deakin Reserve while other neighbouring major leagues had the chance to come and watch our show piece fixture. For me, we have a great opportunity to create a tradition in our region like we previously did with the GVFL grand final being held on the day after the VFL/AFL grand final. Unfortunately that is old hat as the AFL weekend has become so big that the GVFL could not continue on that weekend. Turn the lights on I say.

MATT CHILCOTT (77) Benalla Euroa Mooroopna

DINNY ADEM (62) Rochester Euroa Mooroopna

DAMIAN DRUM (68) Benalla Euroa Mooroopna

DAVID FOX (66) Benalla Mansfield Shepparton Swans

JACQUI HUDGSON (74) Rochester Euroa Mooroopna

KYLE POWER (74) Rochester Euroa Mooroopna

SUZANNA SHEED (57) Benalla Mansfield Mooroopna

JOHN RYAN (79) Benalla Euroa Mooroopna

DARRYL TWITT (73) Rochester Euroa Mooroopna

MARTIN GLEESON (78) Benalla Euroa Shepparton Swans

FOOTY PLAYED AT NIGHT… This year’s final will be a night game played in Mooroopna, which could create a new tradition for football in the region. Photo: Bailey Opie Photography.

GVL A Grade 2017 Ladder Kyabram .....................................................64 Shepparton..................................................52 Shepparton United ....................................44 Benalla ........................................................34 Shepparton Swans .....................................34 Mooroopna ................................................32 Echuca ........................................................32 Euroa ............................................................30 Rochester ....................................................16 Seymour........................................................16 Tatura ............................................................14 Mansfield .......................................................4

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