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PASSIONATE ABOUT PETS… From left, the team at the newly opened GV Vets Clinic & Hospital at 169 Nixon Street in Shepparton, veterinary nurses, Felicity Woods and Sussan Byrne, veterinarians, Brett Davis, Emily Horneman and Frances Jenner, office manager, Sharon Washington and veterinary nurse, Katie Morrison, who are passionate about caring for your furry, feathered and hooved friends. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

The best care for your furry, feathered and hooved friends opened GV Vets Clinic & Hospital at 169 Nixon Street, Shepparton. With over 30 years’ experience in the veterinary field within the Goulburn Valley, the clinic’s three vets, Doctors Frances Jenner, Brett Davis and Emily Horneman

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Caring for all animals, big and small IT is true that the majority of our patients day to day are dogs, cats, cattle and sheep but the veterinary qualification trains vets in a wide variety of species across the animal kingdom and the team at GV Vets are no strangers to the ‘unusual and exotic’ pets. If you own a rabbit, guinea pig, rat, mouse or ferret (often affectionately called ‘pocket pets’) you are in luck! GV Vets veterinarian, Dr Frances Jenner has a fond focus and a wealth of experience in caring for these little ones. Having owned rabbits, guinea pigs, mice, rats (and hamsters while living in England!), she understands these pets from both sides of the fence, as an owner and a vet. Frances said, “Smaller animals have their own housing and diet needs. There are special ways to handle and carry them and they have important preventative health care needs, so it is imperative that the vet that treats them has experience with these less common species. “Pocket pets and exotics are all different species and each have their own individual anatomical and medical quirks. Experience and familiarity is the key to working with these animals – being quick off the mark is so important because they typically don’t show obvious signs of pain or illness until they are quite debilitated and we can literally be talking about life and death.” Having experienced pocket pet vets available at GV Vets means clients don’t have to drive to Melbourne to have their pets seen by someone with genuine love, interest and experience in examining and treating these species.

A SPECIALISED FOCUS ON ‘LITTLE ONES’… GV Vets veterinarian, Dr Frances Jenner with Bugsy the rabbit, which is one of the smaller animals that she enjoys treating. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

Our philosophy... GV Vets strive to provide the best veterinary care, advice and facilities to owners and their animals. We listen carefully to the expectations and requests of the client to get the best outcome for our patient. The team understands every pet and owner is different

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and that some might prefer a scientific medical approach whilst others may prefer a more holistic approach, some may prefer to spend a little less, some may not be bothered by the costs when it comes to the health of their fur baby or prized show cow.

Specialised large animal call-out service WITH a large number of farms across the Goulburn Valley, GV Vets understands the importance of agriculture and livestock to the region and its farmers. The 24 hour service covers an area spanning Toolamba, Tatura, Undera, Nathalia, Numurkah, Invergordon, Katamatite, Tungamah, Devenish, Goorambat, Dookie, Caniambo and Arcadia, but the team will also go the distance required and have travelled as far as Greta, Echuca, Euroa and Yea. GV Vets veterinarian, Dr Brett Davis said, “Predominantly we treat cattle and sheep, and also goats, horses and alpacas but our degree expands across the whole animal kingdom and no challenge is outside the scope of our enthusiastic team. “We are pleased to offer this kind of peace of mind to the farmers of the Goulburn Valley. Whenever you call us you know you will receive a high level of service from an experienced vet. “This service is predominantly utilised for calvings, pregnancy testing (including ultrasound pregnancy testing), reproductive advice including synchrony and joining programs, mastitis investigations, down cow management, on farm surgery such as twisted stomachs/LDAs, caesareans, hernias, eye cancer removals, wound management, ovine brucellosis accreditation, JDCAP accreditation, horse colics, geldings, biosecurity management to name a few. We also have a comprehensive product and medication range and delivery service available to go that extra mile.” SPECIALISED SERVICE… GV Vets veterinarian, Dr Brett Davis visiting a prized dairy cow from International Dairy Week during a farm visit. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

What we offer... • Consultation 6 days a week • 24 hour emergency service • Online bookings • Farm visits and home visits • Cattle pregnancy testing • Digital X-ray • Ultrasound • Ultrasonic dental cleaning • Operating theatre, sterile surgical suite • In-house blood testing facilities

• Additional diagnostic facilities for skin, lumps, urinalysis and faecal testing etc • On-site pharmacy • Sterile prep, nurses station and treatment areas

• Full product range of flea, worm and heartworm prevention, dental needs, quality veterinary food, prescription diets and treats • Puppy school • Facebook Q&A

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Vet care like you haven’t experienced before IT IS so important that your pet feels comfortable and at ease when visiting the vet. That’s why the team at GV Vets place so much importance on their high standard of care towards a comforting experience for both owners and their pets. When you walk through the doors at their new clinic at 169 Nixon Street in Shepparton, the staff’s aim is to provide a warm, home-away-from-home feel. There are ways GV Vets can approach and interact with all animals to help them feel safer

and happier within the clinic environment. There are little tricks and techniques for any species that the team at GV Vets can use to make the vet visit less stressful. GV Vets veterinarian, Dr Frances Jenner said, “There are usually two types of pets. Those that love coming to the vet and some think the pats, treats and new friends make it the best outing ever. Then there is the other sort, that are deep down lovely, happy, friendly pets but can sense ‘something is going on’ and come to the vet ranging from a little shy and cautious to completely freaking out. We want to be able to provide excellent care and that requires thorough examination.” A HAPPY ENVIRONMENT… GV Vets takes pride in offering a fear free environment for all pets that come into the clinic. Veterinarian, Emily Horneman and veterinary nurse, Katie Morrison with Lacey the Cairn Terrier. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

Your journey with GV Vets RECEPTION/WAITING

• A comfortable and homely space with a welcoming feel • Friendly and knowledgeable staff who have a strong focus on customer service

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• Fear free approach to help animals feel safe

• Vets are experienced, knowledgeable, caring and passionate • Provide preventative care (eg. Vaccinations, flea worm and heart worm treatment) and wellness and illness consultations • Emergencies, snake bite, hit by car, poisening, etc

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• Time and effort has gone into choosing reliable equipment to use for our diagnostic procedures and quality products available on our shelves

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• Routine day procedures - desexing, lump removals, wound management, dental scale and polish • Reproductive services - AI, pregnancy ultrasound and caesareans. • More involved surgeries – fracture repair, tumour removals, eye, ear and nose procedures • Hospitalisation, nursing care and after care

Top tips to make your vet visit less stressful THERE are some pets who may get a little stressed about leaving the comfort of home to go and see the vet. Here are some useful tips from the team at GV Vets to help make the trip easier. Make an effort to COME IN AND SAY HI with your pet – for no reason other than to let them have a pat and be fed some treats in the waiting room.

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if your pet gets upset or worked up. WALK dogs to the vet clinic so they enjoy their walk and use up some energy before coming in.

Visit our new veterinary clinic at 169 Nixon Street, Shepparton, visit gvvets.com.au, find ‘gvvets’ on Facebook or phone 5878 1144.

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RODNEY Park Residential Care Facility in Mooroopna is set to get a $16.8M redevelopment , w it h works set to commence from October this year. T he redevelopment w i l l se e t he refurbishment of Grevillea Lodge and Boronia House and a complete rebuild and extension of Waratah Lodge. Rodney Park residents will be relocated temporarily to the new Tarcoola building, and the old Hakea Lodge building once works commence in Mooroopna. Continued on page 20 A FESTIVAL ‘BY DESIGN’… From left, Shepparton Festival board member, Jamie Lea, administration officer, Tara O’Reilly, festival chair, Fiona Smolenaars with the Festival programme, new creative director, Craig Carrick and general manager, Amanda McCulloch at the launch of the 2018 Shepparton Festival last week. Photo: David Lee.

Dynamic program of events released By David Lee THIS March, the region is set to come alive once again for the 2018 Shepparton Festival, which provides a dynamic

program of events that offers something for everyone. Running under the theme of ‘By Design,’ this year’s festival is being taken to the next

level, with an additional 10 events added to the program, bringing the total to 54 over 17 days. Continued on page 18

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Locals awarded for contributions to region THE winners of the 2018 Australia Day awards were announced at ceremonies across Greater Shepparton to help celebrate Australia Day last week. Karreen Lucas was announced as the overall Greater Shepparton Citizen of the Year, with Brooke McCluskey being named as Greater Shepparton Young Citizen of the Year and the Tatura and Community Rotary Art Show winning Greater Shepparton Community Event of the Year. Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor, Cr Kim O’Keeffe congratulated all award recipients and acknowledged the outstanding contributions they have made to Greater Shepparton. “Thank you to those who took the time to submit a nomination to recognise their fellow citizens, it is fantastic to see individuals doing great things for their community and it is important that we recognise and celebrate them,” Cr O’Keeffe said. The Adviser would like to congratulate former radio broadcaster and state member for Shepparton, Don Kilgour for having been awarded an Order of Australia Medal (OAM). Congratulations also to Peter Ryan who has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for his contributions to the community in the areas of health, education, agriculture and the water industry. The Adviser would also like to congratulate Euroa’s Jean Hamilton who has also been awarded an Order of Australia (OAM) for her work in aged care in the home and community sector.

CITIZENS AWARDED… Local resident, Karreen Lucas was announced as the overall Greater Shepparton Citizen of the Year during the Australia Day Award Ceremony held last week. Photo: Supplied.

Australia Day Award Winners ARCADIA • Citizen of the Year, Karreen Lucas DOOKIE • Citizen of the Year, Heather Waldron • Academic Award, Charlie Bowmaker • Community Event of the Year, Dookie Military Vehicle Rally Military History Group Inc MOOROOPNA • Citizen of the Year, Marie Findlay • Young Citizen of the Year, Nimi Jumapili • Sports Award, Nadine Edwards MURCHISON • Sports Award, Murchison Under 12 Soccer Team. Coach Neale Williams. Delegate Michelle Donders

• Community Event of the Year, Luncheon Service Team - Murchison Neighbourhood House • Young Citizen of the Year, Sara Louise Niglia • Citizen of the Year, Una Stone SHEPPARTON • Citizen of the Year, Sue Trevaskis • Community Event of the Year, Shepparton Parkrun • Young Citizen of the Year, Brooke McCluskey • Senior Citizen of the Year, Tom Colbert and Dianne Colbert • Sports Award, Alana Baldi • Order of Australia Medal, Don Kilgour

• Member of the Order of Australia, Peter Ryan TATURA • Citizen of the Year, Kevin Ryan • Sports Award, Matt Miller • Community Event of the Year, Tatura and Community Rotary Art Show • Business Award, Stacey Prossor • Young Citizen of the Year, Katherine Wagner TOOLAMBA • Citizen of the Year, Geoff Maynard • Community Event of the Year, Food Swap • Community Service, Vin White EUROA • Order of Australia Medal, Jean Hamilton

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Report into Basin efficiency measures doesn’t hold water INDEPENDENT Member for Shepparton District, Suzanna Sheed says the conclusions of a review of efficiency measures in the Murray Darling Basin are disappointing a nd a re ba s e d on a f u nd a m e nt a l misunderstanding of the Basin Plan legislation. Ms Sheed said the review – completed by consultancy firm Ernst & Young for the Murray Darling Basin Ministerial Council – was a lightweight report which raised more questions than it answered and did not provide the data required for Basin Ministers to make informed decisions. “This report is little more than a surfacelevel assessment based on inaccurate data assumptions,” Ms Sheed said. “Not only have the potential water savings been inflated, the cost of on-farm efficiency measures and the market price of high-reliability water shares have been considerably underestimated and no costing has been provided for any of the proposed regional development initiatives for communities.” Ms Sheed said she was disappointed that the Goulburn Murray Irrigation District, which is broadly acknowledged as one of the hotspots of negative outcomes arising from the Basin Plan, was not considered in the report as being worthy of a case study with a targeted analysis of the impacts of future water removal. “We have been telling anyone who will listen for some time now that the GMID is at a tipping point – it has been struggling under the strain of the Basin Plan and will not be able to withstand the removal of any further water,” Ms Sheed said. “There has clearly been an overriding imperative in the preparation of this report to find the extra 450GL of water at all costs, effectively writing the GMID off as an unfortunate loser who could be placated with funding for non-related community and industry needs. “That is not acceptable and represents a complete disregard for the Plan itself which states the additional 450GL of upwater cannot be recovered if there are negative

DISAPPOINTING CONCLUSION TO BASIN PLAN… Independent Member for Shepparton District, Suzanna Sheed has expressed her disappointment in the conclusions of a review of efficiency measures in the Murray Darling Basin. Photo: Supplied.

social or economic impacts.” Ms Sheed praised Victorian Water Minister, Lisa Neville for her condemnation of the report and said she hoped new leadership at the federal level would support a similarly accurate interpretation of the plan. “The comments I have seen so far from the new federal Water Minister, Mr David Littleproud, have been ambiguous at best,” Ms Sheed said. “He seems to be placing a bet each way. In one breath he says the 450GL must be delivered in full and in another says it won’t go ahead if there are any negative impacts. “Given the Minister comes from a region that has also been adversely affected by the rollout of the Plan, I remain hopeful that he will appreciate the significance of agriculture both to the GMID and the broader economy and that playgrounds, spor t i ng g rou nd s a nd ot her sm a l l infrastructure spends will not be an acceptable remedy to regional communities that have been damaged by the Plan.”

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Special event to be heldSHto RE F celebrate Commonwealth Games IN just two week’s time, Greater Shepparton will play host to the Queen’s Baton Relay, when 17 local baton bearers carry the prestigious baton through Shepparton to a special event to be held at Victoria Park Lake. In Australia, the Queen’s Baton will traverse 40,000km, travelling through every state and territory for 100 days and will land in Shepparton on February 14. Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor, Cr Kim O’Keeffe said she is delighted for Shepparton to be hosting the Gold Coast 2018 Queen’s Baton Relay. “Hosting the Queen’s Baton Relay is not only an exciting opportunity for us, it’s a way to highlight and promote Shepparton to people in Australia and the world who have been following the Queen’s Baton extraordinary journey. “The relay is also a wonderful way to celebrate the people that make our community great, and brings the excitement of the Gold Coast Games right to our doorstep. “Preparations for the Queen’s Baton arrival are in their final stages, and we’re looking forward to an excellent event. I encourage everyone to make the most of the opportunity. Come out and see the Queen’s Baton, join in the festivities and cheer on our local legend baton bearers,” Mayor O’Keeffe said.

RELAY SCHEDULE 1:47pm Kayne Crompton 1:51pm Stephen Barker 1:54pm Jennifer Savage 1:58pm Dhami Singh 2:06pm Zahra Al Hindawi 2:10pm Lloyd Freer 2:13pm Jacinta Todd 2:17pm Damien Stevens 2:26pm Joshua Baginski 2:28pm Allan Connolly 2:31pm Kenneth Birkett 2:33pm Damien Saxon 2:36pm Kathy Fuller 2:38pm Rhonda Cator 2:41pm Alana Baldi 2:44pm To be announced 2:46pm Michael Scandolera 2:50pm Shepparton Community Celebration

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GETTING GAMES READY… 17 locals are gearing up for the Queen’s Baton Relay when they will carry the baton during a special celebration day that will end at Victoria Park Lake. Pictured is an image depicting the path that the baton will take in Shepparton on February 14. Image: Supplied.

Christou appointed new Director Sustainable Development AFTER seven years leading the Economic Development team at council, Geraldine Christou has been appointed the new Greater Shepparton City Council Director Sustainable Development. Ms Christou’s role oversees the Building and Planning Department, comprising strategic and statutory planning; the E conomic Development Depar tment, comprising tourism, events, business and industry attraction and development, business incubation, grants, international relations and visitor experience; and the Environment Department encompassing

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environmental health and sustainability and environment. Ms Christou also has strong links to the Greater Shepparton community, representing council on a number of boards and committees including Goulburn River Valley Tourism, La Trobe University Regional Advisory Board, Shepparton Show Me and the Food Bowl Inland Rail Alliance. She has been a strong advocate on a number of key regional issues including passenger, high speed and inland rail, CBD revitalisation, water security and works actively with the Greater Shepparton Lighthouse Project on

engaging youth in education. Ms Christou has a Bachelor of Business majoring in Human Resource Management and is currently undertaking the Australian Institute of Company Directors Course. Ms Christou said, “I have a thorough understanding of the challenges that business and industry face and have developed strong connections with the sector, working with them to facilitate new investment, growth and implement sustainability measures and maintain global competitiveness. “Having grown up in Shepparton, I am passionate about this region, working hard to ensure that the level of infrastructure and services for our community support sustainable growth of the municipality and allow capitalisation of our many unique attributes.”

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COMMUNITY CONNECT For more information on how to register for your Community Connect listing contact The Adviser via email at classifieds@sheppartonadviser.com.au Please note listings are to be 55 words or less.

UPCOMING NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH GREATER SHEPPARTON POLICE SERVICE AREA MEETING will be held on Tuesday, February 6 from 7:30pm at Shepparton Police Station, Welsford Street, Shepparton. All residents in the city of Greater Shepparton are welcome. For further information, phone Cathie 0434 34 327. AGLOW INTERNATIONAL KYABRAM is holding a Spiritual Boot Camp on Wednesday, February 7 from 10am to 12pm at the Kyabram Bocce Club, corner of Breen and Fischer. Come and be blessed. This is a Christian event for men and women. Free entry and children welcome. For further information, phone Pam on 0457 278 899. T HE SHEPPA RTON A N D DISTR ICT PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP’S next meeting will be held at Legacy House on Tuesday, February 13. The meeting will commence at 1:30pm following a BYO lunch starting at 12:30pm. All Parkinson’s Disease sufferers and their friends are welcome. For further information, contact Peter Leahy on 5829 9411 or 0427 326 413, or alternatively phone Kevin Robins on 0448 265 104. NORTHEAST HEALTH WANGARATTA FRIENDS OF THE HOSPITAL is holding its February cake stall on Wednesday, February 21 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.

ONGOING HOLISTIC WELLBEING HUB: Drop in and join us every Thursday morning and enjoy a relaxed morning with other women in the community. Open from 9:30am to 12 noon. Listen to conversations provided to guide you on your life journey. Guest speakers attend between 10am and 11am. Morning tea and activities available. Held at Primary Care Connect, 399 Wyndham Street, Shepparton. For more, phone 5823 3200 or follow the Holistic Wellbeing Hub on Facebook. CWA POTTERS: Are you new to the area, or looking for a group who can fill your creative arts and crafts needs and make new friends? We meet on the first Monday of each month at the Shepparton Library from 10am until 2pm. For more information, phone Jenny on 0412 913 313. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meetings will be held in Mooroopna and Numurkah on Mondays, Mooroopna and Shepparton on Tuesdays, Mooroopna on Wednesdays, Shepparton on Thursdays, Shepparton and Tongala on Fridays, Mooroopna on Saturdays and Tongala and Shepparton on Sundays. For times or further information, phone 1300 222 222. 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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GET ROCKING WITH COOL CATS… Cool Cat Rockers can help you have a rocking time, with their beginner dancing classes for people of all ages starting on Tuesday, February 13. Photo: Supplied.

Grab yourself a dance partner HAVE you ever wanted to learn how to Rock ‘n’ Roll ‘50s and ‘60s style or are you looking at brushing up on your dancing skills? You can hit the dance floor with Cool Cat Rockers’ beginner’s lessons when they kick off early this month. This year, beginner’s classes commence on Tuesday, February 13 from 7pm at Wesley Hall on Maude Street, Shepparton and even if you don’t have a partner the Cool Cats’ friendly social group of likeminded people will ensure a ‘rocking time’ will be had by all. Kaye Rossignoli from Cool Cat Rockers

said, “Rock ‘n’ Roll is a pastime that combines the art of socialising, meeting new friends, having lots of fun and all whilst also keeping fit. “We have the first of our big dances for the year coming up on Saturday, February 17 from 8pm until late, which will be held at the Shepparton High School Hall and feature top Melbourne band, Phoenix. Tickets are now on sale and must be prepaid,” Kaye said. For further information, contact Kaye on 5821 5465 or drop into Wesley Hall at 7pm from Tuesday, February 13.

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FIVE YEAR REPORT FOR MDBA PLAN Dear Editor, In his five year report of the Murray Darling Basin Plan chair, Neil Andrew refers to improved environmental health. Given the improved climatic conditions in the five years post the worst 10 years of drought in recorded history I am not surprised there are positive outcomes. I also find it difficult to validate these claims when the House of Representatives’ Interim Report into the ‘Living Murray’ (2004) concluded that our rivers were in quite good health and not in decline, and that no water should be taken from production as the science was not there to justify such action. The MDBA has also claimed responsibility for the growth in the Basin economy. Again, this growth for the non-irrigation sector of the Basin is not surprising given the more favourable seasons, following the crippling drought coupled with improved commodity prices for cattle, wool, fat lambs and harvestable grain crops. However, no one is ke en to t a ke responsibility for the adverse impact on industries and commodities with the massive depletion of water for productive use, or the adverse impact on industries and commodities, which is profound and ongoing. Unfortunately, some applaud the trading of water to high value crops and the opportunity for large profits of corporate developments of horticulture, while ignoring the misery inflicted on communities in the process. Does anyone realise a small oversupply of high value crops very quickly becomes low value or no value crops? The Howard government has achieved what it set out to do, we must recognise the 2007 Water Act was written despite national and international reports from experts confirming the Murray was not in decline and over-allocated. The separation of land and water allowed cash strapped farmers with banks at their doors to ‘willingly’ (unwillingly if you speak to them) sell their water to the government to survive. The reality is that we now have a Basin Plan that aims to deliver an additional 3000GL of water to the South Australian Lower Lakes (which were once estuarine) to provide a so-called freshwater solution to a historically saltwater system. In the process

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as we push water from the start to the end of the system, one third the capacity of Hume dam is evaporated each year. The 2007 Water Act was never about the environment, it was to gain votes in South Australian key electoral seats, usurping the fundamental rights of States over their water (clearly written into the Constitution) and thus sacrificing the Basin’s Irrigation Industry developed over the previous century, as the major food-bowl of our Nation. It is past time the leaders of this country (both Federal and State) and agricultural and irrigation representative bodies admitted the massive mistake that has been inflicted on our nation. Furthermore, they should advocate the following but necessary steps to reverse this disaster inflicted upon the food-bowl of this great nation of ours. - Re-draft the 2007 Water Act - Restructure the MDBA and make it accountable - Build a weir at Wellington - Instigate a dam building policy (no dams have been built in 40 years). Yours sincerely, Neil Eagle Barham

PARKING METERS…GET RID OF THEM! Dear Editor, The three biggest obstacles to retail growth in Shepparton’s CBD, which has stagnated and is in decline, is parking meters, parking meters and parking meters. Get rid of them. Despite what Greater Shepparton City Council claims, they are a major factor in discouraging shopping in the CBD. To divert parking meter revenue away from building more off street parking as was intended is pretty shabby when we are desperately short of parking in the CBD. Parking meters and a friendly shopping environment is not compatible. Get rid of them and shopper confidence will return, CBD retail growth will return and more jobs will be created. Yours sincerely, Norm Sims Shepparton Want to have your say? Email your letters to the Editor to editorial@sheppartonadviser.com.au. Max 100 words

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No need to kick off the sheets IT FEELS as though summer has had a late start this season and there’s plenty of hot weather to come, so if you’re sweating in your sheets, now is a great time to take advantage of Finny’s Manchester’s big ‘Summer Sale.’ Finny’s Manchester floor manager, Shirley Blick said, “There are massive discounts and fantastic savings to be made on nearly everything in store. Get a great nights sleep and cool down this summer with heavily reduced organic cotton or bamboo sheet sets as well as bamboo summer weight quilts. “If you’re tired of dragging out your faded old towels to the pool, prices have been

slashed on beautiful big beach towels. There are exceptional buys to be had store wide as we are also clearing out winter stock.” Finny’s Manchester in both Shepparton and Bendigo are having their big ‘Summer Sale,’ with prices continuing to crash over the coming weeks with further reductions on current and new stock arrivals. Be quick as some stock lines have limited quantities. Phone Finny’s Manchester, Shepparton on 5831 2592 and find them at 136 High Street, Shepparton or phone Finny’s Manchester, Bendigo on 0457 396 320 and find them on High Street, Bendigo next to McDonalds.

HUGE SUMMER SALE… From left, the Finny’s Manchester team, Shirley Blick, Kerrie Lavis-Berger, Rhiannon Blick and Tina Sicali are inviting the community to take advantage of Finny’s Manchester’s big ‘Summer Sale.’ Photo: Alicia Niglia.

Award winner to bring home vital water knowledge SHEPPARTON resident, Rosalind Martin has been busy planning her itinerary in preparation for a trip to California this March as part of a self-planned study tour. Rosalind is a Water Resource Officer at Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) and the 2018 recipient of the Laurie Gleeson Development Award. The highly-regarded award offers $5,000 to a water industry professional to undertake a professional development project. Rosalind’s video entry contributed to the win, which proposed a two-week study tour to the US, predominantly spending time in California. The state is known for having similar climactic conditions to Victoria and has to deal with a variety of extreme weather events. Rosalind said, “My three aims are to investigate the communication methods in place to inform the public regarding extreme weather events, flood routing methods used in dams and procedures regarding pre-releases, and river monitoring and data collection. “As part of the trip I hope to spend two days in San Francisco meeting with Facebook and Google to discuss the role of

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social media in an emergency, three days in California’s Central Valley to learn about flood management and the local issues they face, and then a week in Sacramento where I will meet with a number of agencies and authorities.” T h is w i l l i nclude t he C a l i for n ia Department of Water Resources, the National Weather Service, Oroville Dam Operations, Yuba County Water Agency, U.S Army Corps of Engineers and the CaliforniaNevada River Forecast Centre. Rosalind also hopes to find time to visit the Hoover Dam in Nevada and learn more about flood and drought-management techniques in the region. After the 2010 and 2011 floods in Victoria, the Comrie Review required dam owners to inform people situated downstream of water storages if an immediate threat arose from the dam to the safety of those people. “I’m interested in finding new ways to help inform downstream communities and learning about their effectiveness in California. I will bring this knowledge back to GMW with an aim of improving communication with GMW customers and downstream communities,” Rosalind said.

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Helping businesses reach their potential H By Nicholise Garner POTENTIAL accounts for nothing until it’s realised. Having potential, knowing you could or can achieve, sometimes isn’t enough to make it happen and this is all too true for so many could-be, wouldbe dreamers out there, myself included. Many businesses fail in their efforts and sometimes all that is required to reach one’s full potential is a little coaching in the right direction. Aligned Solutions business owner, Amir Shahverdi said, “Aligned Solutions is all about helping businesses reach their goals through people development and process management. The world’s most successful

organisations understand their level of success is directly linked to their teams productivity; knowing what’s important, getting important things done, in less time, with less effort, than unsuccessful organisations.” Through a series of renowned behavioral assessments and management techniques, Aligned Solutions will help to get the best out of your team and out of your business with positive outcomes all round. Speak to the team at Aligned Solutions on 0487 444 933 or for more information, take a look at their website at www. alignedsolutions.com.au

GET YOUR BUSINESS ON THE RIGHT TRACK… Speak to the team at Aligned Solutions to develop positive practices and create solutions for your team and your business. Pictured, business owner, Amir Shahverdi. Photo:Supplied.

Soiree in the Quarry THE community is being invited to enjoy a waxing moonlit night amongst the natural beauty of the iconic red stone Dookie Quarry, while taking part in the annual ConnectGV fundraiser, Soiree in the Quarry. Running on Friday, March 23, this rare open air dining experience will provide an unforgettable evening to come together with friends. Enjoy a three course meal and live music by local duo, Matty and Jamie Hooper with the backdrop the old quarry, near the heart of the Dookie township. ConnectGV CEO, Carolynne Young said, “Off the back of the successful sold out fundraiser last year, we are providing

another exclusive dining experience in a unique location where attendees will be spellbound by the quarry rock walls rising from the red Dookie soil.” Like last year, ticket holders are invited to come along and enjoy the unique experience, there will be no auction or raffles, just an enchanting night out with friends whilst supporting your local community. Proceeds will assist to purchase sensory equipment for ConnectGV’s soon to be constructed State of the Art Day Options facility that will include a purpose built sensory room for people with high support needs.

Carolynne said, “We are embarking on this exciting new project this year. The new facility will replace the current facility that was constructed in 1954 when a group of local parents and service clubs got together to address the need, our service today is a legacy of the vision of this wonderful group of community minded people. This space has certainly served ConnectGV well over the decades however with an increase in client numbers and changes that the NDIS will bring, it is time to look to the future. “Each year we are overwhelmed by the support of our local community, it is wonderful to have the local businesses that have supported us in the past back on board again this year.” Tickets can be pre-purchased from ConnectGV, 12 Bowenhall Street, Shepparton until March 16, or until sold out. The $150 ticket includes a three course meal, beer, wine and soft drink, music and return bus transfers from Shepparton.

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Continuing to service Shepparton T H E s t r e n g t h of a ny bu s i n e s s i s powered from behind the scenes by the professionalism and teamwork that goes into creating a reliable service customers can depend upon. Blackwoods, Shepparton have a fantastic team behind them and are enjoying their new trade store premises at 10 Callister Street. Blackwoods local operations manager, Joel Costa said, “Blackwoods have the best brands in power tools, including Milwaukee, Bosch, Dewalt and Makita. At Blackwoods we are proud to be one of Aust ra l ia’s lead i ng prov iders of industrial supplies, and whether you are

an apprentice or owner of a large business, Blackwoods is here for you. “Blackwoods offer great ever yday prices on a wide range of products from the best brands with an extended range of safety gear, work wear, tools, welding and industrial gases together with everything you need to get the job done.” Meet the new team and explore the new store layout at Blackwoods, 10 Callister Street, Shepparton. The Blackwoods team are experts in what you need to get the job done, and are there to help you. You can also shop 24/7 on www.blackwoodsxpress. com.au

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Fonterra invests $125M to double Stanhope cheese plant F O N T E R R A A u s t r a l i a’s f l a g s h i p Stanhope cheese plant will be a key beneficiary from investments of more than $165M which the company has announced to boost capacity and increase efficiencies across each of its seven sites. Stanhope is earmarked for $125M of capital expenditure to double the size of the plant. The investment in the new cheese plant and aligned facilities will increase cheese production by a further 35,000 metric tonnes at the site for a range of cheeses including cheddar and mozzarella. Stanhope currently produces 45,000 metric tonnes of product including cheddar, mozzarella, gouda, parmesan, pecorino, romano and ricotta. Stanhope site manager, Jason Wright says the plant, which officially reopened in August 2017 following a $140M rebuild and expansion, is seen as an important asset in Fonterra Australia’s

push to make the most of domestic and global demand opportunities for products like cheese. “It’s important for dairy in Australia t hat we’re show i ng con f idence a nd investing in expansion. We believe in the long term demand prospects for dairy, and especially for cheese given the growth we’ve seen in foodservice,” Mr Wright said. “Our Australian milk pool has grown by 400 million litres this season, and with this new investment we plan to grow our milk further which we expect will come through growth from our existing farmers who wish to grow, coupled with milk from new suppliers joining Fonterra. “We’ve employed an additional 15 drivers after investing more than $8M in 14 truck and trailer units across our milk collection regions in Victoria and Tasmania,” Mr Wright said.

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H 2018 EDUCATION KICKS OFF… Kip McGrath Education Centre Shepparton owner, Willem Badenhorst is starting up 2018 tutoring sessions from this week. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

Get your child the support they need By Nicholise Garner C H I L DR E N ’ S de velopm ent i n t he classroom has a direct impact on their self esteem and as parents, it’s horrible to see your child struggle in any area. To any parent who wonders whether or not it’s worth having your child tutored, I’ve had first hand experience with the success that’s come from tutoring with Kip McGrath. My child was struggling with maths and his learning has come along in leaps and bounds since starting maths tutoring midway through last year. Kip McGrath business owner, Willem Badenhorst said, “We’d like to wish all of our families a happy new year and are very happy to be starting our tutoring sessions up again this week. There have been some

recent developments here also. For families who live out of town and find it hard to access the centre, we now have a brand new internet service which allows us to tutor children from all over the country with the use of live streaming. “The process is fast and interactive allowing children to be tutored with us in real time, from home over the internet. On screen, we use an interactive whiteboard and the children still learn in small groups.” Willem explained, “We like to encourage children to learn in small groups rather than one on one as it helps them to manage better and learn more independently.” If you would like to have your child assessed, you can book your free assessment by calling or online now. Visit www.

kipmcgrath.com.au/shepparton or phone 0437 260 434 for more information.

All aboard at Emerald Bank

THIS Sunday, February 4 will see Emerald Bank come alive with the Farmer’s and Shepparton Village markets, this time with the added excitement of miniature steam engine with train rides for kids and adults over more than a kilometre.

Get down to Emerald Bank between 9 to 1pm to enjoy the market atmosphere and all that’s on offer. You can purchase your train tickets for $3 each at the Shepparton Motor Museum reception desk.

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“If music be the food of love, play on”

SHAKESPEARE returns to the Byramine Homestead Yarrawonga in February, with the delightful comedy – Twelfth Night. Moira Arts and Culture Inc. (MAC Inc.) and Essential Theatre proudly present this unique outdoor theatre experience on Sunday 4 February 2018. Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night masterfully balances the anguish of unrequited love and the high spirit of clever comedy in this hilarious tale performed on the picturesque lawn of Byramine Homestead. The Essential Theatre successfully re-interprets the classic

texts for modern audiences delivering vibrant and engaging productions time and time again. Whether you’re new to the work of Essential Theatre or a regular audience member you are guaranteed a night to remember. Essential Theatre’s Artistic Director Amanda LaBonte returns to direct this laugh out loud comedy. Amanda has a wealth of experience performing Shakespeare and brings a fresh eye to this hilarious yet heartbreaking love story. Kick back and enjoy the performance, chairs will be provided but if you’d prefer, bring a blanket or your own deck chair and picnic basket. No BYO alcohol, as alcohol is available at the venue. Sunday 4 February 2018 Byramine Homestead, 1436 Murray Valley Highway, Yarrawonga. Gates open at 4pm with the performance to start at 6pm. Tickets are $50 or $45 for MAC Inc. members and can be purchased at Byramine Homestead prior to the event or at the gates. Tickets can also be purchased online at www. trybooking/SCQS For more information go to moiraartsandcultureinc.org

UNIQUE THEATRE EXPERIENCE… Moira Arts and Culture Inc. and Essential Theatre are presenting a unique outdoor theatre experience, with the delightful comedy, Twelfth Night. Pictured, the cast of Twelth Night. Photo: Supplied.

Dynamic program of events released Shepparton festival officially launched continued from front page EVENTS will kick off from March 2 and run until March 18 and will offer a range of family friendly events including Writing By Design, the return of Gin on the Lawn, and Westside Circus Workshop and the introduction of the By Design Festival Hub, which will see a multi-function pop-up space

bring together artists, workshops, exhibitions and creativity of all genres. Festival chair, Fiona Smolenaars said, “The festival had a big year in 2017, winning bronze at the Victorian Tourism Awards. “The success of the festival over the last 22 years has been because of the people and businesses who contribute. “There are a lot of people who play an

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important role in the festival. “We are looking forward to welcoming our new festival director, Craig Carrick, who is from Scotland and has a colourful history in the arts. He sees spaces and the community very differently and has quite an extensive amount of experience in the promotion of large scale events. “I encourage everyone to pick up a copy of the program of events. The front cover has been inspired by Bauhaus, a German art school synonymous with design tat was

operational from 1919 to 1933 that combined crafts and the fine arts. The image on the cover is actually a very cleverly designed artistic representation of the theme ‘By Design’…in fact if you look closely you can see the theme spelt out. “We invite the community to explore Shepparton through March using the festival.” Ticket sales are now open for events, which tend to fill up quite quickly. For further details, a full list of events or to book, visit www.sheppartonfestival.org.au

Great gift ideas for your Valentine IF YOU are looking for that perfect, meaningful gift to give this Valentine’s Day, knowing your sweetheart is the key to providing a romantic, memorable, and inexpensive Valentine’s gift for him or her. Here are some ideas for letting your love know how you feel, without sacrificing your budget:

Do something for them

Take over a chore for your beloved. Surprise your sweetheart by simply doing the chore, exactly how he or she would do it, before they get the chance. It’s a little act of romance that will be greatly appreciated.

The classic mix tape/playlist

Make a playlist with all of their favourite songs on it. Mix ‘tapes’ are made much easier these days because of iTunes.

Hand-written note

Write a special, hand-written note. Tell your special someone exactly what you love about them, or your favourite memories with them. Nothing says I love you like your own words.

Pre-order flowers

If you prefer cut flowers, they are much less expensive if you purchase from a supermarket, rather than a stand-alone or online store. Or, if you have a nice garden at home, create your own arrangement.

DIY gift basket

Look for Valentine’s Day themed coffee

mugs, or red and white (or pink) dishes, and other decorations, then you can fill the themed dishware with candy or other treats, and wrap with coloured cellophane.

Scavenger hunt

Create a Valentine’s scavenger hunt, with riddles your sweetheart must answer to reach the next clue.

One-time dance class

Take a one-time dance class. Many dance studios offer low-cost (or even free) one-time two-hour classes. This is a great opportunity to learn something new together.

From scratch meal

Cook a nice meal from scratch. If you rarely do any cooking, take this opportunity to make a special effort to whip up something nice. Or, if you both like to cook, why not make a date to make a special meal together?

Picnic

Plan a picnic if the weather is nice. You supply the food and drink and a nice blanket. Find your favourite place and just hang out.

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MEAC and Primary Care Connect working together MOOROOPNA Education & Activity C ent re (M E AC) a nd Pri ma r y Ca re Connect (PCC) have combined forces to provide more exercise programs at the MEAC Hub in Mooroopna, which will directly benefit the community. M EAC manager, Sharron Handley said, “Working together with Primary Care Connect means that we are better resou rced and are f u lly suppor ted, allowing us to now offer as many as 16 exercise programs per week on our site.” The exercise programs are primarily focused toward senior citizens, along with disability groups, and the co-operation between MEAC and PPC works to benefit both services, as well as the community. PCC manager clinical services, Rebecca Presser said, “Primary Care Connect are in the process of renovating and have needed to find somewhere to run our exercise

programs in the meantime. It’s a great opportunity for us to work in partnership with MEAC and it’s working well for both of us. We hope to work together on more projects in the future that will further benefit the community.” To find out more about the exercise programs and other programs on offer at MEAC, call into 23 Alexandra St, Mooroopna or phone 5825 1774. Visit www.meac.com.au or follow them on Facebook for the most current information.

BENEFITING THE COMMUNITY… MEAC health and wellbeing program participant, Linda, MEAC manager, Sharron Handley, health and wellbeing program participant, Ebony and Primary Care Connect manager clinical services, Rebecca Presser. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

$16.8M upgrade for Rodney Park continued from front page SHEPPARTON Villages CEO, Kerri Rivett said, “Like any home, an aged care facility requires upkeep and renovation if it is to provide an environment that is comfortable, welcoming and safe. At Rodney Park this means we need to undertake major renovations to Grevillea, Boronia and Waratah. “This redevelopment will provide the residents of

Mooroopna with a modern aged care facility that will meet the needs of the frail aged today but most importantly into the future.” The Board of Management approved the works last year, plans were approved by council prior to Christmas and detailed design will commence in February. “We aim to ensure that the new Rodney Park will provide a setting comparable to the beautiful new development at Tarcoola,” Ms Rivett said.

Shepparton Villages Board president, Merushe Asim said Rodney Park will be an exciting project that will be completed in 2020. “As you can imagine, any redevelopment of existing facilities requires a lot of forethought, logistical planning and discussion with residents, their families and staff which began with meetings and information sessions at the end of 2017. Kerri and her team will continue to update all those involved as we progress,” Ms Asim said. “We are committed to ensuring the aged in our region are cared for in homes that reflect their expectations and those of their families and our community,” Ms Rivet said.

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Shepparton hosts international volleyball on the Lake S T H E Federat ion I nter n at ion a le D e Volleyball (FIVB) World Tour is coming back to Shepparton this weekend and Victoria Park Lake is sporting t wo b e aut i f u l ne w world - cl a s s qu a l it y volleyball courts, fit to host some of the best players in the world. Following on from the successful 2017 event, Shepparton will again add its name to the impressive list of cities without a beach, which have hosted a world tour tournament. In the past week more than 800 tonne of sand has been transported from storage and offloaded at Lake Victoria. In all, 27 truckloads of sand have been delivered. An excavator and a bob-cat will then place the sand into the courts and apply the finishing touches to the site which will be seen around the world. Teams competing from 32 countries, with national and international TV and

Run to support children struck by tragedy By David Lee LOCAL businessmen, Lou Perta and Brenton Dunne are on a noble path to try and help raise $25,000 for four children who tragically lost both parents during a hostage situation on ANZAC Day last year. The pair, along with many others from Perta Thomson Partners have been working tirelessly over the past four months putting the final touches on a ‘4 Kids Fun Run’ that will be held on Sunday, March 4 at Thomsons Beach in Cobram. Lou said, “The tragic event that has left those four children without parents hit home

media exposure for Greater Shepparton and will generate up to $1million in economic stimulation. I n addition there will be a ‘Food Truck Carnival’ running alongside the international volleyball Thursday between 5pm to 10pm, Friday 11am to 10pm, Saturday between 11am to 10pm and Sunday from 10am to 9pm. The carnival will have over 15 food trucks, bar, live music, amusement rides and entertainment. Greater Shepparton Cit y Council is partnering with Food Truck Carnival to deliver this event. The Volleyball will begin on Thursday, February 1 from 8am with entry free from Thursday to Saturday while tickets can be purchased for the finals on Sunday, February 4 from Volleyball Australia website www.volleyballaustralia.org.au

SHEPPARTON TO HOST AGAIN… The Federation Internationale De Volleyball World Tour is coming back to Shepparton after the success of last year’s event. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

NOBLE FUNDRAISER… From left, local businessmen from Perta Thomson Partners, Brenton Dunne and Lou Perta who have helped to organise a fun run to raise funds for four children who were struck by tragedy on ANZAC Day last year when they lost both parents. Photo: David Lee.

to us at Perta Thomson as Ora Holt’s sister is married to one of our managers, Brenton Dunne. We consider all our employees to be part of our family and therefore felt we needed to do something to help these children who are now without their parents. So we have organised a running event in Cobram on March 4th, to hopefully raise $25,000 for these innocent kids. “We all hear many different, sad things on the news but because this incident was so close to home, we decided we had to do something to give these kids as much opportunity in life as they can. “I really have to pay credit to the pretty amazing people who have spent so much time and effort putting this fun run together. It will end up being a really nice day and we are

planning on making it an annual event.” Brenton said, “The impact on our lives has been indescribable. On top of the shock, disbelief, denial, anger and grief we are experiencing, we are now faced with the stark reality that there are four children aged five through to 10 that have been left without their mum and dad. “As a manager at Perta Thomson Partners, I have been truly grateful to work with such a brilliant organisation. The support I have received from the firm during this time is incredible and in particular it was the brainchild of Lou. When he mentioned he wanted to do this fundraiser, I was blown away.” For more information, visit https://4kidsfuturerun.weebly.com/

Achieving your running goals just got easier T HE SHEPPARTON Runers Club (SRC) memberships for 2018 are now open. Their next handicap race will be 1600m race this Sunday, 4th February with the first race at 9:15am at the Shepparton Athletics Track. SRC President Steve Ay ton said “Everyone welcome to come along and have a go, and this is a great opportunity for the public to come and see what the Runners Club is all about. There will be $30 Sportsmans Warehouse voucher for the winner of each race. $5 race entry for Non-Members, Members free. All participants will be seeded by the handicapper.” The SRC offer professional coaching every Tuesday and Thursday evenings, social runs for all levels, social events, discounts from sponsors. To find out more or to download a m e m b e r s h ip fo r m v i s it w w w. sheppartonrunnersclub.com.au

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Meet the team...

Veterinarian

with Terrier X, Scout.

with Hungarian Viszla, Layla. ORIGINALLY from Tongala, Brett was born and raised right here in the Goulburn Valley. Having worked in the veterinary industry for the past 15 years, Brett’s love for his role came from growing up on a dairy farm. Initially wanting to be a farmer, a little encouragement from important people led him to follow the veterinary path. After gaining experience in the UK and across Northern Victoria, Brett has settled in the area with his young family, wife, Fi, and children, Reuben (6), Lachie (4) and Alby (3). Brett said, “I am a strong supporter of the agricultural industry and youth in agriculture. I try to support the industry by helping out with career days (particularly at Shepparton High School and have done so for many years) as well as helping out with events at the University of Melbourne in Dookie. “Every day is different and brings all sorts of different challenges. The variety of being able to go out on farm one day and work inside in the surgery on another is great. The stories I get to tell my kids about all the different fun things I get to do each day, like ‘sticking my hand in a cow’s guts,’ are awesome! “I love being a vet. It’s fun. There are obviously times that are tough, particularly when it comes to saying goodbye to a loved pet. But these moments are very significant in the life of a pet owner and being able to help pets and their owners through these difficult times can be very touching and at the end of the day, you know you are doing something to help prevent suffering. On the flip side to this, genuinely saving a life is one of the best things about being a vet.”

with Chicken, Louise. HAVING grown up on a hobby farm in Southwestern Ontario, Canada, Emily spent most of her childhood surrounded by cows, pigs, chickens, cats, dogs and horses along with the myriad of other wild and wonderful critters she was forever finding and bringing home, much to the dismay of her mother. Emily’s parents nurtured her curiosity and supported her decision to pursue agricultural school in Des Moines, Iowa in the USA, which then morphed into an honours degree in Animal Biology at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada. After completing a short course on game capture and preservation in South Africa, she decided the world was so much more interesting and much smaller than she imagined and continuing her studies at Guelph seemed boring. Emily made the decision to set off for Australia, choosing Murdoch University in Perth as her home during her vet studies. Emily said, “With only inner city jobs going when I graduated in 2010, I bought a one way ticket to the east coast and have been in the Goulburn Valley ever since. “One of the things I love most about being a vet is we get things done! And the awesome bit about modern day practice is it’s often all under one roof! “My aim is to ensure each owner experiences a long, healthy and loving relationship with their pet, regardless of the age, breed or species. “Diagnostic Imaging (X-ray and ultrasound) has always been my passion and I continue to pursue additional training in this field. “Although I have no pets myself, I have a faithful following of surrogate children who I treat like my own.”

Dr Frances Jenner FRANCES will always think of Beechworth as her childhood home and while she has also lived in Melbourne and England, for the past nine years, she has called Shepparton home. Frances & her husband, Jeremy, and children, Ayana and Jack live on a hobby farm which has been home to dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, alpacas, horses, cattle, sheep and a goat many of which were surrendered, adopted or just needed a place to call home. Inheriting a keen interest in medicine, surgery and diagnostics from her GP father and combining it with a passion for animal care, led Frances to complete her veterinary course at Melbourne University. “The corny one-liner of ‘I love animals’ absolutely applies to me, but it’s more than that – I love the way pets and animals in our lives make life more fun! We learn patience, kindness and leadership. They teach us how to care for another and give trust and unconditional love back in return. “When an owner is worried about their pet, it is wholly satisfying to be able to work out what is going on, to be able to provide options for owners to treat or cure a problem, and in turn provide comfort and quality of life for the animal. It is a hard job being the voice for animals sometimes, to explain what they are feeling, that they can feel pain or be stressed or anxious but the crux of it is I love being a vet and don’t deny that if I won Tattslotto tomorrow, I’d still be working as a vet.

Dr Brett Davis

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Dr Emily Horneman

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with Beagle, Roxy.

with Ferret, Maggie.

with Kitten, Brashii.

Felicity Woods ORIGINALLY from Shepparton, Felicity lives in Kialla with her husband, James, two beagles (Bandit and Dottie) and two cats (Cricket and Tigger). Felicity has worked in the veterinary industry for the past five years and has had a love for animals all her life, having owned many and worked in various animal industries including pet shops, pet sitting and dairy calf rearing. Felicity said, “I love that there is always something new to learn. “I love being able to help animals and I enjoy helping them feel better and recover from illness, get well after an injury or generally improve their quality of life. “There is no doubt that assisting or advising on euthanasia is the hardest part of the job for me. I have been known to shed a tear with an owner when it is time to say goodbye to a very special pet. “It brightens my day every time when a patient comes in (usually an emergency) that you really fear might not make it, but through hard work and with awesome vets, little by little you play a part in nursing that animal back to recovery and you can smile with the owners on the day you get to send them home.”

Sussan Byrne H AV I NG grown up locally, it’s easy to see how much love Sussan has for animals…all you would have to do is visit her home and meet her Kelpie X Xena, two rabbits and two beautiful big Maine Coon cats, Kookie and Malaca. Sussan has been nursing for 10 years having finished her qualifications in 2007 and now travels far and wide with consulting surgeon, Dr Andrew Jacotine doing advanced surgical and diagnostic procedures as his surgical nurse. She gets her dose of general practice and ‘pocket pets’ on her days at GV Vets. In her spare time, Sussan is an avid car enthusiast and heavily into Muay Thai Kickboxing. Sussan said, “I enjoy nursing because animals never argue with you. You show them love, patience, trust and care and most of the time you get it right back. It’s very rewarding. “The most memorable surgery I have ever undertaken would have to be removing a fifth leg from a calf’s back! That really was awesome.”

Katie Morrison KATIE grew up on her family’s dairy farm and as a kid, loved helping her dad with the cows and calves. Katie has been a vet nurse for 11 years, completing her veterinary nursing certificate IV qualification in 2009 and has had experience across several veterinary clinics. She is currently working at both Numurkah and GV Vets. Katie said, “One of my favourite moments at work was when two little grey kittens were surrendered needing a carer - now, 10 years later, Sooty and Sweep live in Stanhope with me and my partner, Nathan, Mutley the Staffy, Pumba the naughty ginger kitty and Manu the frog! “I love the unusual stuff, like when frogs and reptiles and ‘pocket pets’ come to the clinic. “What I love most about my job is sending pets home happy after being unwell or after having recovered from major surgery. I love seeing the smiles on the owner’s face when they get their much loved pet back.”

Sharon Washington Office Manager

BEING Shepparton born and bred, Sharon has been working in the veterinary industry for 17 years. After completing many years in dental nursing, she was looking for a change in scenery and took up the opportunity to work in the veterinary industry. Sharon said, “I have several pets of my own and they are a big part of our family at home. I appreciate that owners have a special bond with their respective pets and it is important that we provide the best service and support we can to ensure that all animals are healthy.”

Visit our new veterinary clinic at 169 Nixon Street, Shepparton, visit gvvets.com.au, find ‘gvvets’ on Facebook or phone 5878 1144.

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GV Vets … where clever pets take their people FRANCES said, “One thing we pride ourselves on is our dedication to providing the highest possible care, compassion and empathy to all that come through the door. “We offer friendly professional service, quality advice, a comprehensive product range and online appointment bookings. Many owners prefer the opportunity to continue to see the same vet consistently with a team who will get to know you and your animals personally.” The GV Vets team has compassion and a genuine passion for what they do. “We are vets and nurses who love our jobs and have a drive and enthusiasm for finding the answers. The inner detective is always trying to find clues and look for answers. We run tests to solve the mystery on why the animal is unwell or sore or itchy etc. We are then excited when answers are found and a treatment plan can be made to get the patient back to fine health. “Our clinic offers a comfortable, homely and welcoming setting and we have a slow and steady approach to build trust and reduce the fear factor with your little loved one… oh, and of course we offer treats, treats and more treats… a little bribery goes a long way. “Our friendly staff look forward to welcoming you into our brand new home

CARE AND KNOWLEDGE… GV Vets office manager, Sharon Washington assisting a local resident and her puppy, Meko the Maltese Terrier at the newly opened GV Vets in Shepparton. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

in Nixon Street which combines a relaxed atmosphere with state-of-the-art veterinary equipment to provide the best care for your pets” Brett said, “Our approach is about listening and striving for the best outcome and giving both the animal and the owner the best journey on the way. “We aim to offer a high standard of farm veterinary services aiming to stay cutting edge whilst also focusing on the production and economics of the farming industry. “We also like to support local students who aspire to careers in agriculture and the veterinary industry. I grew up on a dairy

farm and have spent a good chunk of the last six months working closely with Dr. Rob Bonanno at Coomboona Holsteins (one of the country’s largest corporate dairies and Holstein stud farms) both of which have re-enforced a good foundation of understanding when it comes to seeing things from the other side of the fence in relation to veterinary work on dairy farms.” If you haven’t already had the chance to take your furry, feathered or hooved friend to see the team at GV Vets, drop in and say hello at 169 Nixon Street, Shepparton, visit gvvets.com.au, find ‘gvvets’ on Facebook or phone 5878 1144.

Treat your pet in the comfort of your home PERHAPS one of the most important services offered by the experienced and warm team at GV Vets is their home visits. Whether you own a Great Dane that is too hard to get in the car, an elderly cat who stresses during the drive to the clinic, a dog who gets car sick, or have a multi-pet household, the convenience of GV Vet’s home visits will help put your mind at ease. GV Vets veterinarian, Dr Frances Jenner said, “There are many positives in choosing to have one of our vets come to you. It can be less stressful for your pets; some pets are fearful when they come to the vet but are happy and normal at home. The home setting also allows the vet to observe an animal in their own space which can give additional helpful information (especially for behavioural troubleshooting). When it comes time to put a pet to sleep, many would like to have the privacy of a vet coming to their own home for the comfort of the family as well as the patient. “We particularly like to be able to provide the service for seniors,

people with disabilities, owners with work pressures, new babies or young families who find coordinating everyone including the pets to get to an appointment very difficult. “We are happy to make arrangements to drop off food or medications on special request if an owner is having trouble making it to the clinic. “There are some drawbacks of a home visit though. Home visits do cost more than a routine consult at the clinic (usually based on distance to drive and how long the consultation takes). Sometimes animals will still need to come into the clinic if further examination, tests or treatments are required and sometimes owners have to come into the clinic to collect prescription food, medications etc. as recommended by the vet. “While home visits are not ideal for emergencies (as all the equipment, medication and nursing assistance needed in an emergency situation is within arm’s reach at the clinic) there are times when this service is the best choice for you and your pet.”