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2008 GMCU $25,000 Giveaway major prize winner, Tim O’Connor.
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GIVEAWAY PROMOTION CELEBRATES
16 YEARS
Get ready for your chance to win a share in $30,000
2010 GMCU $25,000 Giveaway major prize winner, Rachael Webster
OVER the last 16 years, The Adviser, in partnership with the GMCU, has been rewarding the community for shopping locally through a special giveaway promotion, and this year the 2018 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway is set to be bigger than ever. During last year’s promotion, a record 91,128 entries were submitted at over 160 local par ticipating businesses, with locals once again
2013 GMCU $25,000 Giveaway major prize winner, Ray Read.
2014 GMCU $25,000 Giveaway major prize winner, Sharon Green.
2015 GMCU $25,000 Giveaway major prize winner, Tara Tracey.
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2009 GMCU $25,000 Giveaway major prize winner, Fiona Wieland.
being given the chance to enter this year’s promotion at over 160 local businesses. Included are mainstream retailers, jewellers, supermarkets, specialty stores, bedding, whitegoods, food outlets, tyres, fashion, furniture, toys, shoes, phones, f looring, mowers, manchester, books, giftware, computers, automotive, hardware, camping, shooting, fishing and much more right across the Greater Shepparton. Refer to the back page of the special feature inside for the full list of participating businesses and inside the feature for details on how you could win a share of $30,000 in prizes.
2016 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway major prize winner, Mary Beattie.
2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway major prize winner, Margaret Opie.
2012 GMCU $25,000 Giveaway major prize winner, Denise Clark
Our 2018 GMCU $30,000 major prize winner could be you.
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NEWS
Take a walk through Shepparton’s past By David Lee THERE are many hidden, and not so hidden, gems across Shepparton that many may not even realise the significance of, locations and building that helped to shape Shepparton as we see it today. That is all about to become accessible through a new walking tour that you can download onto your phone and engage with through Lost Shepparton and Shepparton Heritage Centre’s ZeeTours ‘The Shepparton Beginnings Tour.’ Geoff Allemand of the Lost Shepparton Shop said, “There are many locations across Shepparton that hold quite a bit of significance to how Shepparton was shaped, some of it is no longer standing, and some of it is tucked away so this walking tour was launched to help locals and tourists experience our history firsthand by locating places with their mobile/digital device that explains where and how Shepparton began using fun facts, old photos, quizzes and photo challenges. “We are the first outside of America to create a virtual walking tour using this app so we are pretty excited about it. It has great potential. “The first tour we have created takes you from the corner of High and Welsford Streets
LEARN ABOUT SHEPPARTON’S PAST… Geoff Allemand of the Lost Shepparton Shop is excited to launch a new local virtual tour, The Shepparton Beginnings Tour through the ZeeTours app, which is the first of its kind outside of America. Photo: Alicia Niglia.
where the Shepparton Heritage Centre is located to 12 locations in the vicinity and using your GPS it takes you on a walk through history using fun facts, photos, quizzes and challenges to make it even more interesting, and the best part is you can do it all at your own pace. “We’ve had a great response from it so far and we are looking at doing more tours at other locations across Shepparton in the future.” The app is free to download, with The
Shepparton Beginnings Tour costing $5.99. For more information, or to download the app and tour, visit www.myshepparton.com. au/zeetours.html The Lost Shepparton Shop and The Adviser are giving one person the chance to win a complimentary coupon code to purchase the tour for free. To enter, simply find ‘The Shepparton Adviser’ or ‘Lost Shepparton’ on Facebook and ensure you have liked the pages, like and share the competition post and comment ‘tour’ on the post for your chance to win.
Sheed announces candidacy for election INDEPENDENT Member for Shepparton District, Suzanna Sheed has announced she will recontest the seat at this year’s Victorian election. Ms Sheed, who was elected to the Victorian Parliament in 2014 on a platform of transport, health and education, said she had unfinished business and looked for wa rd to cont i nu i ng to represent the needs of the Shepparton District community. Ms Sheed said, “After so many decades of being ignored by consecutive governments, Shepparton District is finally getting the attention it deserves. “Momentum is building. We’re seeing progress on rail, the first stage of our hospital redevelopment is under way, we h ave t he gover n ment ’s supp or t for a fundamental transformation of
our secondary school system and the community’s concerns about farmers’ access to water under the Murray Darling B asi n Pla n a re bei ng hea rd by key decision-makers. “It has been a fantastic first term in parliament, so much has been achieved, but there is so much more to be done.” Ms Sheed said more funding for track works and new rolling stock for the Shepparton train line would be her number one priority in the lead up to the November election and will seek commitment for the second stage of the GV Health upgrade. SHEED TO RECONTEST SEAT… Independent Member for Shepparton District, Suzanna Sheed has announced she will recontest the Shepparton seat at the November election. Photo: Supplied.
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35 new nurse grads start at GV Health THIRTY-FIVE nurse graduates from across Australia started their first day on the job at Shepparton’s GV Health on Tuesday.
While the bulk of the graduates are locals from the Shepparton district area, there are a number from Melbourne, Mildura, Bendigo, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and the Northern Territory. GV Health Clinical Nurse graduate coordinator, Sophie Summers said the nurse graduate program provides a supportive environment helping the learner make the transition from student to professional.
“GV Health’s graduate nurse/midwifery program offers a range of experiences and opportunities allowing graduate nurses to consolidate their skills and knowledge while being encouraged into self-directed learning,” Ms Summers said. “This year’s intake of graduates are an exceptionally diverse in terms of their backgrounds, cultures and genders. “We have someone from Townsville who was
born in South Africa, moved to Queensland and recently located to Melbourne and who has now chosen to come to GV Health in Shepparton. “We also have a former firefighter who decided to change career paths and other nurses who are choosing to upskill here at GV Health. “We really do run a very comprehensive and successful program here at GV Health, which really ensures the graduates are ready to hit the ground running,” Ms Summers said.
NEW INTAKE OF NURSES… From left, the new intake of nurse graduates at GV Health (back), Aime McGrath, Jasmine Smith, Joe O’Connor, Chris Unwin, Emma Dunn, Carissa Boshoff, Mikhaela Evans, Melissa Stedman, Rebecca Bohn, Lucy Kelly, Katie Nimmo, Jordan Walliss, Yaxi Tian. (Middle), Tahlia Besim, Rebecca d’Archy, Jacinta Volpe, Emily Birchall, Chelsea McArthur, Rylee Dobson, Maddison Cleveland, Laura Tol-Sharp, Janelle Easom, Della Vermaak, Katelyn Hammer, Melanie Cotsopoulos, Abbey O’Connor, Blynda Tranter. (Front), Ashley Waddingham, Ashlee Battiston, Busra Tanrikulu, Sarah Andronaco, Hannah Baker, Marie Pastucci, Jessica Church, Nicole Cahill, Brynnelle Harding, Raman Sidhu, Laila Jafari, Santina Ballard, Rachel Coghlan. Photo: Alicia Niglia.
Roads closed this week for upgrades UNTIL the end of the week, roads around North Street in Shepparton will be closed, with residents being asked to be aware of traffic detours while asphalt re-surfacing works are carried out on North Street and Fryers Street. Road closures will occur on North Street between Fryers and High Street today, with Fryers Street between North Street and Railway Parade being closed on Thursday, March 15 Friday 16.
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Both locations Fryers Street to Railway Parade and North Street Fryers to High Street will have road closures and detours in place while works are undertaken, only one street will be closed at any one time over the period. Motorists and residents are advised to park vehicles in alternate locations and obey all worksite and advisory signage including traffic controllers.
NEWS
Hammer to run as local Liberal candidate S H E PPA RTON bu si ne s s wom a n a nd long-time community advocate, Cheryl Hammer has been selected to contest the seat of Shepparton for the Liberal Party at November’s state election. The mother of three will be the first Liberal candidate to contest Shepparton since 2006. Cheryl owns The Churches, a successful local accommodation business, is also currently working as executive officer for philanthropic organisation, The Sir Andrew and Lady Fairley Foundation and heading up not-for-profit charity organisation, The Community Fund Goulburn Valley for three years. Cheryl has a journalism career spanning 30 years which started in Shepparton, and is also a partner in a farming business with husband, Rhys Sutherland, at Cosgrove at the foot of the Dookie hills. Cheryl said, “I am looking forward to gaining the trust of the voters of the Shepparton electorate and represent them in the Lower House of the Victorian Parliament.
CONTESTING THE SHEPPARTON SEAT… From left, Liberal Member for Northern Victoria, Wendy Lovell, Shadow Minister for Public Transport, David Davis and local businesswoman, Cheryl Hammer who has been selected to contest the seat of Shepparton for the Liberal Party at November’s state election. Photo: Supplied.
“I will be a strong advocate on local issues that we face here in the seat of Shepparton; rail and roads, small business and tourism, health and education. “I am proud to be chosen as the Liberal
Party candidate for the seat of Shepparton at the state election and I am looking forward to being a part of a Matthew Guy led Liberal Government.”
Leading the way toward a stronger medical workforce THE Goulburn Valley Medical Workforce Fund (GVMWF) has joined forces with the Lift Off Scholarship Program with the aim to improve the health of the Goulburn Valley community by developing workforce capacity and knowledge through local scholarships and grants. The Community Fund Goulburn Valley CEO, A ndrea McNab, together with GV M W F chair, Soenke Tremper are delighted to be working together. “It is a pleasure to once again be offering medical scholarships and grants to our local community and we are excited with the opportunity to build on our success with the support of the Lift Off Scholarship Program,” Mr Tremper said. “ T h e G o u l b u r n Va l l e y M e d i c a l Workforce Fund commenced in 2016 to support Goulburn Valley residents entering medicine, allied health, nursing degrees,
primary care workers and professionals seeking to extend their skill set. We also aim to assist training organisations wanting to develop and deliver GP training that enhances needed skills, specifically procedural skills,” Mr Tremper said. Ms McNab said, “This new partnership with the Lift Off Scholarship Program will enhance and strengthen the promotion of these scholarships to our local community. “We invite any Goulburn Valley students interested in pursuing a medical career to apply for these local scholarships to help offset their university fees and expenses.” Grants and scholarships are also available to Goulburn Valley general practitioners, primary care service providers and general practice staff and it is anticipated that the Lift Off Goulburn Valley Medical Workforce Fund Scholarships will disperse a minimum of $50,000 annually.
The Lift Off GVMW Fund Scholarship applications opened on Wed nesday, February 28. Scholarships and grant applications and guidelines are available at www. communityfoundation.org.au/ gvmwscholarships Applications close on April 1 and enquiries can be made to Andrea McNab on 0409 323 842.
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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 SH AV E FOR A CU R E , LEU K A EM I A FOUNDATION FUNDRAISER will be held at Lagozzino’s Top Pub, 42-50 Hogan Street, Tatura on Thursday, March 15 from 4pm to 7:30pm. Everyone welcome. From 4pm to 6pm all you can eat barbeque sausages, burgers, bread, onions, sauce and salad. Adults are $10 with U10 $5. Music, best hat parade, lucky door prizes, raffles, gold coin donation prize winners table. For more information, phone 5824 1600. JUST DINNER will run on Saturday, March 17. A social evening for singles and couples aged 45 to 70. All are most welcome to come along, meet others and enjoy dinner. Phone Val on 0427 217 018 for venue details and time. AWARD–WINNING BIOGRAPHER AND HISTORIAN DR ROSS MCMULLIN will be speaking about his recently published book Pompey Elliott At War: In His Own Words, at Euroa Library at 10:30am and Shepparton Library at 2:30pm on Saturday, March 17, at Numurkah Library at 2pm on Sunday, March 18 and at Cobram Library at 2pm and Nagambie Library at 7pm on Monday, March 19. Bookings are essential for all the talks. For bookings, please phone the library where you would like to attend the talk on 1300 374 765. Please phone Euroa and Shepparton Libraries by Thursday, March 15, and Numurkah, Cobram and Nagambie Libraries by Friday, March 16. NORTHEAST HEALTH WANGARATTA FRIENDS OF THE HOSPITAL is holding its March cake stall on Wednesday, March 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. PALM SUNDAY SUNSET SERVICE ON MOUNT MAJOR will be held on March 25with the service starting at 6pm. Gates open at 4pm. Bring everything you need such as a chair, food, torch, coat (it can get cold up there). All welcome and you can stay to see the stars. If raining it will be held at Dookie Church on Curtain Street. For further information, contact Joy on 0417 839 436 or 5828 6469 or Judy on 0400 386 390 or 5828 6390. ONGOING MENTAL W ELLBEING: DEPRESSED? ANXIOUS? ISOLATED? SUFFERING GRIEF OR LOSS? KNOW SOMEONE WHO IS? The Shepparton Grow group meets weekly to offer peer support and use a proven program for mental wellbeing on Wednesdays from 1pm at 11 Service Street, Shepparton. All welcome. For further information, contact Lindy on 0448 052 769. ARE YOU A SINGLE OR STAY AT HOME DAD? Would you like to meet new people and build close friendships for you and your children? Do you enjoy a beer and barbeque with the boys? If yes, show your interest by emailing Shepp stay at home dads at sheppshd@ gmail.com BARGAINS FOUND AT THE SALVATION ARMY THRIFT SHOP, 3 Mill Street, Mooroopna. Open weekdays from 10am to 4pm and Saturdays from 10am to 12:30pm. All funds raised from sales stay in the Goulburn Valley to directly support the work of The Salvation Army. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED at The Salvation Army Thrift Shop, 3 Mill Street, Mooroopna. Weekdays from 9:30am to 4:30pm and Saturdays from 9:30am to 1pm. Register your interest by visiting the shop or contact us on 5825 4308.
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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 gender welcome. For further information, phone Judy on 5823 5941 or Betty on 5821 3838. A S S O C I AT ION OF I N DE P E N DE N T RETIREES meets on the third Monday of each month at 9:45am at the Overlander Hotel, Benalla Road in Shepparton. Share group meets at 9am. For further information, phone Bill on 5821 1854. VIEW CLUB is a ladies friendship group who help to support the Smith Family and meet on the first Friday of the month at the Terminus Hotel for lunch at 11:30am. For further information, phone Helen on 5821 7503. NAG A M B I E L A K E S C OM M U N I T Y MARKET runs on the first Saturday of every month (except January) from 9am to 1pm. Lots of locally grown and made items, live music, food and drinks. Located in the main street of Nagambie on the banks of Lake Nagambie. Disabled access friendly. For further information, phone 0475 885 047. SHEPPARTON MS PEER SUPPORT GROUP would like to welcome back all its members for the year, and also any new members who wish to join. Meetings and outings are held on the third Tuesday of the month from approximately 10am to 12:30pm. For further information, contact Ken Morelli on 0427 919 116 or Barry Flemming on 0411 468 489. HEARTBEAT VICTORIA GOULBURN VALLEY meet on the first Monday of the month at the GV Health dining room from 6pm for a meal. Meeting and guest speaker starts at 7pm. For further information, contact Ian Powell on 0418 575 141. EXTENDED HOURS at The Salvation Army Thrift Shop. Now open 9:30am to 4:30pm every Saturday. Come and see us for a friendly chat and find yourself some bargains at 3 Mill Street, Mooroopna. COUNTRY WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION Congupna branch meetings are held at the Congupna Hall on the third Wednesday of the month from 11am. Everyone is welcome. For further information, contact Carmine Kelly on 5823 1237. SHEPPARTON CENTRAL PROBUS would like to welcome new members who are of retirement age. We enjoy active social life with dine outs lunch and dinner and interesting bus trips throughout the year. We meet at The Overlander on the fourth Friday each month at 10am. For information, contact Thurlie Pearce on 5831 4305. ORCHARD DAY CLUB meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month from 10:30am to 2:30pm at the Shepparton RSL for friendly company, gentle exercises, mind games, cards, guest speakers, bus tours and a delicious lunch. All ages and genders are welcome. Phone Judy on 5823 5941 or Betty on 5821 3838. GOULBURN VALLEY TYPE ONE Peer Support Group Shepparton provides support for people living with Type 1 diabetes and meets on the first Monday of every month from 7:30pm at GV Health Community Therapy Room, Graham Street in Shepparton. Enquiries, email gvtopsgroup@gmail.com or phone 5832 2674. 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
OPINION
Letters to the Editor
PARKING METERS ARE A DETERRENT Dear Editor, There has been a suggestion that Greater Shepparton City Council should subsidise free parking in the CBD. The fact is if the surplus of parking tax, that would run into millions of dollars over the years, was spent on more off street parking problems as it was meant to be we may not have the parking problems or the decline in retail that we have today. The CBD shopper is in fact subsidising council’s overspend in a government rate capped environment. Albury has just opened a 711 multi-deck, free car park in their CBD without having a parking tax and in a rate capped environment. Imagine if the millions diverted over the years from parking tax in Shepparton was spent on a modern, clean and efficiently run multi-deck, free car park near the mall. This would attract shoppers and investment as has done in the Albury CBD, which has thrived after they got rid of parking meters. This proves beyond doubt that parking meters are a deterrent. Yours sincerely, Norm Sims Shepparton
AN INTERESTING READ – SHOULD LOCAL GOVERNMENT BE SCRAPPED? Dear Editor, Recently when going th roug h old newspaper cuttings I came across an interesting article (Herald Sun, Sunday Debate, March 11, 2012) written by John
Roskam (executive director of the Institute of Public Affairs) stating “Councils are the lifeblood of communities”… A larger number of smaller councils would mean better services and lower rates. He goes on to say councillors and staff are out of touch with ratepayers because they are too big. Bigger councils mean higher rates, more waste and more money spent on bureaucratic nit picking. When Jeff Kennett merged 210 councils into 79 councils almost 20 years ago, the idea was that bigger councils would save money and rates would be lower. This has not happened, instead councils have a whole host of things a long way removed from the real concerns of residents. The priority of councils should be roads, rubbish and recreational facilities. Councils have become so big that councillors have lost control of operations and budgets. He goes on to say the most important person at a council is not the mayor – it is the CEO. Bureaucrats whose job it is to prevent the ratepayers’ elected representatives from having an oversight of operations. Councils provide essential services; they are the lifeblood of communities. But these days they are too often out of touch with residents. A larger number of smaller councils would mean better services and lower rates for Victorians - John Roskam, executive director of the Institute of Public Affairs. In the same article Liam Houlihan goes on to say councils should stick to fixing the footpaths, doing the planning and emptying the bins. So why abolish councils instead of making
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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. them tighten their belts? Well, bureaucracies once created have a way of getting more bloated and fighting to survive beyond their use-by date. Besides, councils are now blatantly thumbing their noses at the ratepayers who bankroll them and who they are supposedly there to serve. T he state bureaucracy can handle planning, footpaths and wheelie bins and Victorians can handle a little tax relief in the form of the abolition of rates – Liam Houlihan Sunday Herald Sun chief of staff. In view of the controversy surrounding Greater Shepparton City Council and over the top spending (SAM) the comments above sum it up completely! Yours sincerely, Julie Reed Shepparton
LITTLE PROUD VISIT Dear Editor, Last week we saw the federal agriculture and water minister chaperoned around to hand- picked locations and audiences to ‘look’ and ‘listen’ to locals on the issues of water and the dairy industry. Although unlike prior visits by the former minister there was some awareness of the impending visit prior to the minister arriving it was still a closed shop visit. Following the most recent visit I contacted the Member for Murray, Damian Drum to ask if when the minister returns in a few weeks time there could be a public meeting open to all that was well advertised in advance.
The response that I received from Damian Drum was a defensive reply and a denial of dodging open scrutiny. I also contacted the minister via email to which I await a reply and via his Facebook page. My comments inviting him to face an advertised public meeting when he returns in a few weeks time were deleted and I was blocked from commenting on his page. Government is supposed to be for the people not of the people. If representatives are not willing to face the public we have a serious problem. I contacted a number of people who have been active on these topics for a number of years and have an in depth knowledge of the topics to see if they were invited to the meeting last week. They hadn’t, likely as their views are opposed that of the government particularly on the MDBP. The destruction caused by the MDBP must be stopped yet the current government ignores the indisputable evidence put before it including at the Senate Inquiry several years ago as they push ahead with their own agenda. Face the public and listen to the genuine concerns of all in the area not just the chosen ones. Yours sincerely, Nigel Hicks Wyuna Want to have your say? Email your letters to the Editor to editorial@sheppartonadviser.com.au. Max 100 words
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NEWS
A taste of Albanian culture
A DELIGHT FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES… The Shepparton Albanian Harvest Festival will be bursting with fresh foods and fun. From left, Shepparton Albanian Harvest Festival fruit donation organisers, Shane Ahmet and Safet Kurolli. Photo: Alicia Niglia.
EARLY Albanian settlers came to the Shepparton region more than 100 years ago. Traditionally Albanians worked in fruit and vegetable industry and ‘The Harvest Festival ’ was a day created to celebrate marking the end of the harvest season. In it’s 19th year, the Shepparton Albanian Harvest Festival is open to the public again this Sunday March 18 from 11am to 4pm. Shepparton Albanian Harvest Festival event co-ordinator, Reg Qemal said, “The Harvest Festival is a day of celebration marking the end of the harvest season and a day to celebrate our culture. At the Shepparton Albanian Harvest Festival most of the fruit and vegetables are donated and the event itself is huge. “We have expanded the children’s zone this year and entry is just a gold coin donation. This year’s major raffle prize is a trip to Albania valued at $5,000 and this event brings interstate visitors who are making a weekend of it. “Our goal is to see this event become one of the largest Albanian events in Australia and given we have at least 3,000 locally connected Albanians, this goal is very realistic and is one that is good for everyone.” The Shepparton Albanian Harvest Festival is set for this Sunday, March 26 at the Shepparton Showgrounds and will be a great day out for the entire family. The festival will showcase Albanian food and culture with traditional Albanian folk dancing, band and DJ and activities for the whole family. T he event is suppor ted by t he Shepparton Albanian Women’s Committee and is proudly sponsored by Shepparton Show Me and Greater Shepparton City Council and is part of the annual Shepparton Festival. Page 10 – The Adviser. Australia No. 1:1396 Wednesday, March 14, 2018
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Giveaway promotion celebrates 16 years Get ready for your chance to win a share in $30,000 continued from front page SINCE the giveaway promotion began in 2003, The Adviser and GMCU has had 205 winners and over 800,000 paid entries placed at hundreds of local businesses. With the largest shopping local promotion in regional Victoria and possibly regional Australia now underway, the race is on to see which 20 lucky shoppers and one lucky employee will have the chance to walk away with their share of the 2018 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway, and the best part is, they will be doing it all while supporting local businesses. Simply by spending a minimum of $10 in-store at any of the participating businesses over the coming six weeks, shoppers have the chance to enter the grand giveaway. Each week, three lucky shoppers will be announced as the winners of a GMCU debit card valued at $1,000, with each
weekly entry going in the draw to win the major prize of a GMCU debit card valued at $5,000 and a holiday voucher valued at $5,000 at the end of the promotion. Four lucky shoppers will also be drawn at the end of the promotion and walk away as $1,000 GMCU debit card consolation prize winners and one lucky employee from a participating business will also walk away with a $1,000 GMCU debit card. GMCU general manager, René Deen said, “The GMCU is proud to have been able to boost local business over the past 16 years and encourage locals to shop at the many fantastic businesses we have in Greater Shepparton. “Our dedication to the local community has always been strong and we look forward to continuing the support we provide to local businesses and local residents.” The Adviser managing director, Geoff Adams said, “The
GMCU is such a wonderful supporter of local businesses and organisations and we are proud to once again be working alongside them to offer this important promotion to the community and to help locals support their local businesses. “Last year we had a record of 91,128 entries and we are looking at even more people getting in for their chance to win this year. “While employees and owners of participating businesses are not eligible to enter themselves at their own businesses, but can enter at other businesses, we once again have the ‘employee participation categories,’ where $500 each is awarded to the business with the largest number of entries during the six week period, we are again awarding $500 to three businesses under the employee categories of 1-4 employees, 5-15 employees and 16 employees or more.”
THE NEXT BIG WINNER COULD BE YOU... From left, GMCU general manager, René Deen, 2018 giveaway models, Amy Boyd and Isabella Pallegrino, and The Adviser managing director, Geoff Adams. Photo: Alicia Niglia.
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16 years supporting How to enter the shopping local 2018 GMCU FOR the last 16 years, GMCU has been showing how important it is for locals to support local businesses, but throwing their support behind the shopping local initiative, the GMCU Giveaway. GMCU general manager, René Deen said, “GMCU puts a lot of emphasis on backing the local community and being a ‘Customer Owned Bank’ we are owned by those who use our services. It’s because of this that we are proud to have supported such an important initiative. “Each winner of the 2018 GMC U $30,000 Giveaway will be given a GMCU Visa debit card to spend their winnings, which is a great way to help us continue to support local businesses and provides even more incentive for the community to get out and about and shop locally.” A BOOST FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY… GMCU general manager, René Deen is proud that the GMCU is helping support the local business community by being the sponsors for the 2018 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway. Photo: Alicia Niglia.
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FOR your chance to win a share in this year’s 2018 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway you have to be in it to win it, but how do you enter? All you have to do to be in with a chance is visit one of the many participating stores and when you spend $10 or more, you’ll qualify to fill out an entry form. Simply fill out your form on the spot and then drop it into the ‘giveaway draw box’ in-store. It’s important to put your entry form into the box where you made your purchase. Three entry forms will be drawn each week for the next six weeks and the lucky entrants will be notified by phone from The Adviser and receive a $1,000 GMCU debit card. You can enter as many times as you like, but you must have spent at least $10 in a participating outlet and submitted an official entry form. In week six, the final week of the 2018 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway, all entries received over the previous weeks will go into the major prize draw with one lucky shopper drawn to win the major prize, a $5,000 GMCU debit
IT’S EASY TO ENTER… Enter this year’s 2018 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway for a chance to win a share in $30,000. Just like this year’s giveaway models, Amy Boyd and Isabella Pallegrino all you need to do is spend a minimum of $10 at one of the participating businesses, fill out an entry form and drop it in one of the giveaway boxes. Photo: Alicia Niglia.
card and a $5,000 holiday voucher from Lyn McNaught Travel and four lucky consolation prize winners each walking away with a $1,000 GMCU debit card. One lucky staff member of a participating business, and who has signed one of the winning entries throughout the giveaway, will also take away a $1,000 debit card (drawn after the major prize). All you have to do is shop locally and you’re in for a chance to win. Look out for the participating stores and keep your eyes peeled for shops displaying the 2018 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway posters, entry forms and boxes for your chance to win and good luck.
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$30,000 up for grabs SHOPPING local helps to ensure that a community continues to thrive and over the next six weeks the community has the chance to go in the running to win big just by doing so. Now in its 16th year, The Adviser is proud to continue to be an integral part of the 2018 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway’s success. The Adviser managing director, Geoff Adams said, “The number of entries we have in the giveaway promotion continues
to climb, which just goes to show how many people shop locally and support the hundreds of local businesses we have in Greater Shepparton. “Over the next six weeks “We are often told by business owners, staff and shoppers alike how important they believe shopping local is and how pleased they are that The Adviser and GMCU are working together to help promote the importance of the initiative. “The most important aspect of the giveaway promotion is the ability to generate customer sales. During the 2017 promotion, the giveaway helped to generate over 90,000 individual purchases of $10 or more across a large number of participating local businesses and that certainly is exciting for the community. “There has never been a better time to get behind your local businesses and show your support. You never know, it may just work out that you are one of our lucky winners.” Refer to the back page of this feature for a list of all participating businesses.
SHOP LOCAL AND WIN… The Adviser managing director, Geoff Adams is encouraging the community to shop locally for their chance to win a share in the 2018 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway. Photo: Alicia Niglia.
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Duck season opens March 18
ENJOYING HER WIN… 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway’s $10,000 major prize winner, Margaret Opie says you have to be in it to win it. Photo: Alicia Niglia.
Major prize winner’s Queensland holiday LAST year’s major prize winner, Margaret Opie from Kialla Lakes was thrilled when she was drawn as the recipient of the $5,000 GMCU debit card and the $5,000 holiday voucher, and 12 months on, The Adviser caught up with Margaret to hear about her holiday and what she spent her winnings on. Margaret said, “I was so appreciative to have been drawn as the major prize winner. I actually just got home from doing some shopping at Finer Fruit when you called, which is where my winning entry was drawn.
“I still have some of the holiday voucher left, but I did fly to Murrumba in Queensland to my visit my granddaughters, which was just lovely. “The money that I won was shared between my family, especially my great grandchildren. I also got myself a little something. “Everybody has enjoyed my win. “The $30,000 GMCU Giveaway is a wonderful initiative. I encourage the community to get out, shop locally and enter. You have to be in it to win.”
PROVIDING ADVICE AND EQUIPMENT… Trelly’s Fishing and Hunting World pro-staffers, Nick Hillman, Pip Clement, Rick Seiter, Jaclyn Threlfall, business owners, Steve and Mary Threlfall and prostaffer, Ross Threlfall are joined by Remington the 14 year old Labrador. Photo: Nicholise Garner.
SHEPPARTON is home to one of the most well stocked hunting stores around, with skilled pro-staffers on-hand to offer advice, Trelly’s Fishing and Hunting World has built a strong reputation as the place to go for all of your fishing and hunting needs. Trelly’s Fishing and Hunting World bu si ne s s ow ner, S teve T h rel fa l l is passionate about hunting and wants to ensure that hunters are equipped with everything they need, including information. Steve said, “ The tradition of duck hunting continues as duck hunting season begins March 18. It is a very important tradition to many country Victorians who enjoy the fruits of the great outdoors. Duck hunting is an environmentally sustainable sport providing organic, freerange, cage free food. We sell steel, non-
toxic shot shells and huge range of hunting equipment. “Hunters would be some of the best conservationists with a primary objective of Field & Game Australia being to preserve, restore, develop, and maintain waterfowl habitat in Australia. Waterfowl hunters are aware of the importance of our wetlands and the biodiversity associated with them.” Drop into Trelly’s Fishing and Hunting World at 209 Corio Street, Shepparton and collect all that you’ll need for duck hunting season. Spend a minimum of $10 and fill out an entry form for your chance to win a share of $25,000 or a $5,000 holiday voucher. Trelly’s Fishing and Hunting World is a participating business in the 2018 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway.
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FAIRLEYS SUPA IGA… 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway week one winner, Kate Bertoli.
AHS TATURA PHARMACY… 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway week four winner, Kim Brewer.
JB JEWELLERS… 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway consolation prize winner, Bernadette Loudon.
HARVEY NORMAN… 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway week two winner, Theresia Natalizio.
You could be one of our next winners
BIG W SHEPPARTON MARKETPLACE… 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway employee prize winner, Neil Despotellis.
OVER the last 15 years, the GMCU giveaway promotion has seen 205 lucky winners walk away smiling after having shopped at participating stores. Last year, with a huge 91,128 entries, 19 lucky locals each took home a $1,000 GMCU debit card, once lucky
APCO SERVICE STATION… 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway week three winner, Steve Geisler.
BIG W SHEPPARTON MARKETPLACE… 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway week five winner, Terri-Lea Anderson.
FINER FRUIT… 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway major prize winner, Margaret Opie.
employee from a participating business scored a $1,000 GMCU debit card and one incredibly lucky local took the grand prize of a $5,000 GMCU debit card and a $5,000 holiday voucher. This year, you could be drawn as one of our next winners.
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Back-to-back awards for Colin FAIRLEYS SUPA IGA has done it again! Actually, more specifically, Fairleys SUPA IGA Freezer Department manager, Colin Scott has done it again! Colin has been bestowed the honour of winning Dairy Freezer Department of the Year for Retail Excellence in the Victorian State Awards. Colin said, “I am so proud to have been given this recognition. I’ve worked here at IGA for 30 years now and I always tell the juniors that no matter what you do in life, to do your best and that’s what I’m most proud of. I finish each work
day knowing that I’ve done my job to the best of my ability.” Fairleys SUPA IGA manager, Craig Bramley said, “I’d like to congratulate Colin for his achievement. Colin should be very proud of himself for his dedication and hard work, especially in winning this award two years running. His dedication over 30 years has been impeccable and his work ethic exceptional.” Good luck to Colin and Fairleys SUPA IGA for the National awards coming up in July this year. Visit Fairleys SUPA IGA Freezer Department
to see why Colin has earned this award. The range of brands and products, cleanliness and presentation along with excellent customer service will have you going back for more. Visit Fairleys SUPA IGA, located at the north end of Shepparton on Numurkah Road or phone 5822 1555 to see if they have what you’re after. Spend a minimum of $10 and fill out an entry form for your chance to win a share of $25,000 or a $5,000 holiday voucher. Fairleys SUPA IGA is a participating business in the 2018 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway.
30 YEARS OF DEDICATION… Congratulations to Fairley’s SUPA IGA Dairy Freezer Department manager, Colin Scott for his award in Retail Excellence. Photo: Alicia Niglia.
Make your bedroom a sanctuary A BIG WELCOME TO MORGAN… Take a wander through Harvey Norman Bedding to be inspired by some of the possibilities. Harvey Norman Bedding manager, Damian Cassidy and franchisee, Morgan Pearson can help you out. Photo: Nicholise Garner.
SOME people are naturally, creatively gifted and manage to make their homes look showhome beautiful with seemingly little effort; which often provides others with inspiration. Harvey Norman Bedding Shepparton has a brand new franchisee who seems to have that natural flair for creating beautiful spaces. Harvey Norman Bedding franchisee, Morgan Pearson has recently moved to Shepparton and is creating a fantastic showroom in store to share with the locals. Morgan said, “I want to inspire people to create bedroom spaces that provide a personal sanctuary. The bedroom is the one place you’d expect to really relax each day and it’s important that however big or small your space is, that it’s designed to feel really pleasant. There’s nothing like climbing into your bed knowing also that you’re going to sleep well.” Harvey Norman Bedding has a huge range of beds, bedding and bedroom furniture as
well as a great range of respected brands at great prices. Morgan said, “We can customise a design to suit your needs, including custom fitting beautiful Australian made timber and upholstered suites.” Drop in to say hi to Morgan and take a look at some of the wonderful bedroom ideas in store now. Morgan said, “I’m absolutely loving living in Shepparton and would like to thank everyone for making me feel so welcome and I’m looking forward to getting to know more of the locals.” Visit Harvey Norman Bedding at Riverside Plaza, 8025 Goulburn Valley Highway, Kialla or for more information call 5820 2900. Spend a minimum of $10 and fill out an entry form for your chance to win a share of $25,000 or a $5,000 holiday voucher. Harvey Norman Bedding is a participating business in the 2018 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway.
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JOIN IN THE FUN TODAY… Cheap as Chips team members, Louise, Brendan, Julia, Lorraine and Tory, assistant store manager, Nick, team member, Chelsea, assistant store manager, Kathy, team member, Myah, store manager, Ben and team members, Brodie, Maria, Susanna, Tyler, and Julie. Photo: Alicia Niglia
Today all will be unveiled ONE of Shepparton’s favourites is having a facelift. Cheap as Chips will be unveiling their new look store today and invite everyone along to join in the celebrations. Cheap as Chips manager, Ben Hill said, “We’re really excited about our all new totally refurbished store. Customers will enjoy a bigger, brighter, and better shopping experience. To those who come along today, use your receipt to enjoy a free sausage (12pm to 1pm) or face painting (12pm to3pm). “Mr Chippie will also be in store today and over the weekend giving away ‘Chippy Dollars’ to be used for in-store purchases.
There will be some fantastic specials on offer and over the next week I’d strongly encourage everyone to come in and grab a bargain.” Visit Cheap as Chips at 197-205 Corio Street, Shepparton (next to SPC Factory Sales) or call 5821 6049 for more information. Spend a minimum of $10 and fill out an entry form for your chance to win a share of $25,000 or a $5,000 holiday voucher. Cheap as Chips is a participating business in the 2018 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway.
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2018 GMCU $30,000 GIVEAWAY | THE MORE YOU SHOP, THE BETTER YOUR CHANCES! SHOP AND WIN‌ Shop at participating businesses in Tatura during the 2018 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway for your chance to win a share in $30,000. Photo: David Lee.
Tatura; a winning shopping experience awaits TATURA is quite a beautiful little town just outside of Shepparton and has a great range of shopping options available to suit the fussiest of shopaholics and foodies. From picking up something delicious for breakfast, lunch or just a snack to ensuring your health and wellbeing, shopping in Tatura can be a winning experience.
This year, you can shop at any of the following businesses to enter the 2018 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway; Lagozzinos Top Pub, Tatura Bakery & Lunches, Tatura Pharmacy, Tatura Doctors, Tatura Hotbread, Tatura Massage Shop, Tatura Top Pub and Tatura Family Butchers.
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WIN, WIN, WIN… Shop at participating businesses in Mooroopna during the 2018 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway for your chance to win a share in $30,000. Photo: David Lee.
Discover shopping in Mooroopna and win MOOROOPNA has a unique and fantastic range of shopping options that can see you spend hours at one of the city’s many businesses. From businesses that can help you celebrate that special occasion, offer you a fresh beverage or fresh local produce, give you a range of options and products to carry out a DIY project, provides you with a place to sit and enjoy a nice meal or catch up with
friends, be pampered, have your health checked or get enjoy a beauty treatment, Mooroopna has it all. This year, you can shop at any of the following businesses to enter the 2018 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway; Lyn McNaught Travel, Pampen’s Boutique, Verdure Naturopathy, Mooroopna Pizzeria, Cellarbrations Mooroopna, Mooroopna Hardware and Mooroopna Family Dental.
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Get to know the faces Amy Boyd
Job Title: GMCU member service officer
What are some hobbies you have outside of work and which is the one you enjoy the most and why? My main hobbies include playing netball and going camping and fishing. I enjoy going camping on the river the most and fishing with my family. If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be and why? I am very happy living in Australia‌ maybe Geelong. When you were younger what did you want to be when you grew up? Professional athlete (like most kids I think!). If you could only keep five possessions, what would they be and why? Phone, car, house, scrapbooking and boat. If you could retire tomorrow, what would you do? Travel around the whole of Australia with my dog, Woody. What is something that you have always wanted to do? Skydive. How would you spend the $1,000 weekly prize? Buy some more camping and fishing gear at BCF.
How would you spend the $10,000 grand prize and where would you go on holiday using the $5,000 holiday voucher? The money would go towards travelling around Australia. My dad took me fishing in the Northern Territory last year and I would love to take him this year. What is your favourite thing about shopping in Shepparton? I love the variety of shops.
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of this year’s giveaway Isabella Pellegrino Job Title: GMCU Member Service Officer
What are some hobbies you have outside of work and which is the one you enjoy the most and why? Outside of work I enjoy photography, travel, dancing, reading and catching up with friends. I enjoy photography most because it allows me to be creative and to capture happy moments in time that I can always look back on and smile at. If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be and why? Italy. I come from an Italian background and I’ve grown up with a love of good Italian food. If I could spend every day eating endless amounts of pasta surrounded by beautiful Italian countryside, I would be a very happy woman! When you were younger what did you want to be when you grew up? I wanted to be a teacher - I used to happily spend hours with my younger sister, Paris, marking assignments and teaching dolls how to write. If you could only keep five possessions, what would they be and why? My camera, my laptop, a ring my family gave me for my 18th birthday, a family photo and my Bible. If you could retire tomorrow, what would you do? I would travel overseas and explore Europe. What is something that you have always wanted to do? Experience a solar eclipse. How would you spend the $1,000 weekly prize? I would buy a new camera lens.
How would you spend the $10,000 grand prize and where would you go on holiday using the $5,000 holiday voucher? I would probably spend the $10,000 on more camera gear, clothes and some presents for my friends and family. With the $5,000 holiday voucher, I would travel to New Zealand– the scenery alone would make me very camera-happy! What is your favourite thing about shopping in Shepparton? I can nearly always find something that I love on sale.
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SOME OF THE FACES AT RIVERSIDE PLAZA… From left (back), Riverside Plaza KFC shift supervisor, Kiarra Justin, Copulos Group marketing coordinator, Laura Dunn, Chemist Warehouse dispensary technician, Jane Murray and Muffin Break franchisee, Jennie Chen. (Front), Kiddie Culture manager, Jenny Hoxha, Bakers Delight manager, Ronda Simpson, News Xpress owner, Chris Georgopoulos, Howard’s Storage store manager, Cheryl Powles and Kebab Boyz proprietor, Timmy Aktas. Photo: Alicia Niglia.
Shop for your chance to win WHAT makes for a pleasant shopping ex p er ienc e? E a s y pa rk i ng , a w ide selection of stores, cafés, a family-friendly atmosphere and everything you’d need under the one roof. Shopping has always been easy at Riverside Plaza but with the added incentive of the 2018 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway, now’s a great time to shop at Riverside Plaza. Riverside Plaza marketing co-ordinator, Laura Dunn said, “The 2018 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway is a great incentive for locals to shop within the community and support local business. We had such an overwhelming response during the promotion last year with over 10,000 entries received at Riverside Plaza, and
three shoppers taking away a $1,000 debit card each, so we’re very excited to be taking part once again this year.” From food, medicine, arts and crafts, a new hairstyle or a massage, to storage solutions, gifts and cards, furniture or a great day out with the kids, Riverside Plaza covers all bases. Visit Riverside Plaza at 8025 Goulburn Valley Highway, Kialla or follow them on Facebook. Spend a minimum of $10 and fill out an entry form for your chance to win a share of $25,000 or a $5,000 holiday voucher. Riverside Plaza is home to many participating business in the 2018 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway.
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REEPING THE REWARDS OF HARD WORK… Goodyear Autocare Shepparton franchisee Rod Poliness with his sons Denver (left) and Bailey (right) at the 2018 Goodyear Autocare National Conference. Photo: Supplied.
Goodyear Autocare Shepparton named Franchisee of the Year GOODYEAR Autocare Shepparton, recently won the highly regarded ‘VIC/TAS Regional Franchisee of the Year’ award at the 2018 Goodyear Autocare National Conference. The biennial conference (for period 2016 - 2017) was held in Hobart, Tasmania, in late February 2018. It brought together 250 licensees, partners, company employees and suppliers from across Australia to celebrate and recognise business excellence. Goodyear Autocare Shepparton took home the accolade, which was announced at the conference’s gala dinner held at the Grand Chancellor Hotel in Hobart. The award was accepted by Goodyear Autocare Shepparton franchisee, Rod Poliness, who was honoured to receive it. “We’re so proud and happy that our hard work and devotion to the business has been recognised. We always try to maintain the highest standard of service and business
performance and this award reflects that. “It is a great achievement but I know it wouldn’t be possible without the ongoing support of our dedicated team. It’s been so rewarding growing the business into what it is today. “Our customers will be so excited to find out they’re being serviced by the VIC/ TAS Regional Franchisee of the Year!” Mr Poliness said. In accepting the award, Mr Poliness paid tribute to his business partner, Geoff Wright acknowledging the effort that Geoff contributes daily to help build the business and support the local community. Spend a minimum of $10 and fill out an entry form for your chance to win a share of $25,000 or a $5,000 holiday voucher. Goodyear Autocare Shepparton is a participating business in the 2018 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway.
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Leaders in the making GOULBURN Broken CMA board chair, Annie Volkering recently presented Melissa Stagg with this year’s Ken Sampson Memorial Fairley Leadership Scholarship. Melissa is an environmental consultant who is i nvolved w it h a nu mber of o r g a n i s at i o n s i n c lu d i n g G V F o o d Bowl Revolution Inc, Goulburn Valley Environment Group and Shepparton Mooroopna Urban Landcare Group. Earlier in the day, the board heard from last year’s scholarship winner, Melinda Weston and also congratulated Goulburn Broken CMA corporate manager, Eileen Curtis, who is part of the 2018 Fairley Leadership Program cohort. The Goulburn Broken CMA has been a long-time supporter of the Fairley Leadership Program and in 2010 established the Ken Sampson Fairley Leadership Memorial Scholarship to recognise colleague Ken Sampson who passed away in 2009. T h e s c h o l a r s h i p h o n o u r s K e n’s
LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS… From left, 2017 Ken Sampson Memorial Fairley Leadership Scholarship winner, Melinda Weston and 2018 scholarship winner, Melissa Stagg. Photo: Supplied.
c o n t r ib u t io n s t o n at u r a l r e s o u r c e management and community participation and leadership during a career that spanned
more than 30 years. To find out more about the scholarship, please visit www.gbcma.vic.gov.au
Craft month at Spotlight
ENJOY CRAFT DEMONSTRATIONS… Spotlight store manager, Tania Durston, Craft Department team member, Helen Russell and Craft Department team leader, De Gribble are happy to help customers to learn more. Photo: Alicia Niglia.
KNITTERS, crochet groups and DIY diehards in Shepparton will be in the spotlight throughout March thanks to Spotlight National Craft Month a celebration of Australians crafting together. The month-long festivities held at Spotlight Shepparton are a chance for local residents to discover a stimulating new art form and check out the hottest craft arts in 2018. Sp ot l ig ht N at ion a l C ra f t Mont h highlights the importance of sharing of craft knowledge between cohorts, intergenerational handing down of craft skills and knowledge to preserve art forms. To help pass on the proverbial craft torch, Spotlight Shepparton will be a hive of activity during March, hosting wide array of craft workshops and activities to encourage local residents to craft together. D u r i ng Spot l ig ht Nat ion a l C ra f t Month, the store will host a plethora of craft activities each week enabling local residents to and learn a variety of craft
skills from the experts Shepparton Spotlight store manager, Tania Durston said, “Each week we’ll be hosting activity with a different theme from new age crafts like 3D paper art to retro favourites like macramé and even Easter craft activities like egg painting and creating bonnet.” During Spotlight National Craft Month, the store will be the destination for all your crafting needs. Tania said, “This year, we also want to acknowledge the dedicated craft artisans and community groups who keep the crafting arts alive - passing on their skills to a new generation.” For further details, drop into Spotlight Shepparton, 175 Benalla Road, Shepparton or phone 5821 7799. Spend a minimum of $10 and fill out an entry form for your chance to win a share of $25,000 or a $5,000 holiday voucher. Spotlight is a participating business in the 2018 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway.
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Banking to benefit the community
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G R E AT E R S h e p p a r t o n C o n n e c t e d Community (GSCC) has great pleasure in announcing that applications for grants are now open. A community grant maybe just what your organisation needs to make a great idea happen. Applications are now open and will close March 31, 2018. Through this program, Bendigo Bank works with the GSCC who will engage with residents, other businesses, community groups, sporting organisations, the young and old to achieve a common objective or outcomes. The GSCC will provide funding for projects that will benefit everybody. Bendigo Bank Shepparton manager, Mathew Todd said, “ I love working with Bendigo Bank because of the wonderful community attitude both through the bank and through Shepparton Connected Communities. New accounts to Bendigo Bank can be linked to support Shepparton community projects through grants awarded by Shepparton Communities.” The Connected Communities program is
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underpinned by a desire to help communities to generate long-term prosperity. Download an application from the Greater Shepparton Connected Community
Facebook page or visit the Shepparton branch of Bendigo Bank, 54 Fryers Street, Shepparton or phone 5821 0188 to find out more.
From the littlest to the biggest of ideas T H IS Easter break is really the last opportunity to get out camping before winter hits, and for anyone who likes the comfort of home on a camping budget, Jaycar have loads of really affordable camping equipment available in store right now. Jaycar Shepparton store manager, Chris
Lane said, “We have a heap of equipment in store to make camping comfortable and we also have plenty in store to keep the kids busy over the school holidays. “For anyone who’s worried about leaving their home unattended during the break, we’ve got your home security needs covered as well. Check out our current catalogue for savings this Easter.” Visit Jaycar Electronics at 4/575-585
Wyndham Street, Shepparton (located in the block of shops just before the Bell Tower Motor Inn), or phone 5822 4037 to take advantage of some of the special deals they have on offer. Spend a minimum of $10 and fill out an entry form for your chance to win a share of $25,000 or a $5,000 holiday voucher. Jaycar is a participating business in the 2018 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway.
IDEAS THIS EASTER… There’s plenty available at Jaycar this Easter. Talk to the team about your needs. Jaycar manager, Chris Lane, duty manager, Jaclyn Williams and assistant manager, Kyle Inifer. Photo: Alicia Niglia.
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Local roads rumble for safety
ASSISTING THOSE WITH DEMENTIA… From left, Kensington Gardens Craft Group members, Jenny De Haan, Joan Fitzgerald, Dementia Australia dementia consultant, Julie Jackson, Kensington Gardens Craft Group members, Kamma Sorensen, Wendy Young, Adrienne Kettle and (Dementia Australia volunteer) Sue Walsh at a special afternoon tea held by the craft group where they donated $4,000 to Dementia Australia. Photo: Alicia Niglia.
Dementia Australia gets crafty donation By David Lee WITH over 2,000 locals currently diagnosed with dementia and that number set to double by 2050, a $4,000 donation made to Dementia Australia by the Kensington Gardens Craft Group will go a long way to
assisting people with the disease. Dementia Australia dementia consultant, Julie Jackson said, “Donations such as these are always important as it helps to go toward research for dementia. “These ladies have done an amazing job
and the donation will be put to good use. It will help towards finding a cure and better understanding dementia. “We’d like to thank the group for the lovely surprise and for their hard work and efforts.”
AROUND 170km of rumble strip line markings have been installed along the centreline of most 100km/h roads across the Greater Shepparton region, which VicRoads and the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) hopes will prevent head-on crashes. As well as the centreline strips, rumble strip line marking will be installed along the edges of some Shepparton roads soon to prevent run-off-road crashes. Transport Accident Commission road safety lead director, Samantha Cockfield said, “A majority of road users are doing the right thing on the road, but the reality is mistakes happen. “By creating a safer Victorian road system we’re ensuring that death and serious injuries are not a consequence of those mistakes.” Safe System Road Infrastructure Program director, Bryan Sherritt said, “We’re installing rumble strip line-marking on high-speed roads to alert people if they stray from their lane - to prevent crashes and save lives.” TAC statistics show that in 2017, 25 people were killed on roads in the Hume region as the result of a vehicle veering out of its lane, with 18 lives lost in singlevehicle crashes on the roadside and seven deaths resulting from a head-on collision.
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Metallics The word on the street is that copper has had its day, so if you missed the trend, there’s no point in wasting time and money trying to catch up. Instead, add a touch of classy brass to your home - the new rising star of the metallic family. Choose accessories such as a brassframed mirror, pot plant holders or metallic framed prints and photographs to make a pretty display.
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LEADING THE WAY… Highgrove Bathrooms business co-owners, Caitlin Johnson and Jay Tozer are thrilled to be bringing Highgrove Bathrooms to Shepparton. Photo: Alicia Niglia.
Stunning designs and excellent quality HIGHGROVE Bathrooms’ massive showroom opened the doors for the first time ever, here in Shepparton over the weekend. If you’re renovating or even just looking for ideas, the brand new Highgrove Bathrooms store showcases a huge range of styles, and beyond the large array of bathroom products Highgrove Bathrooms also specialises in pool glass, kitchen sinks and laundry cabinets. Business owner, Jay Tozer said, “We are thrilled to have brought such a high quality and yet affordable brand name to Shepparton and as a plumber myself who has worked with so many brands over the years, I know the quality of these
products and feel really excited by what I’m able to supply to Shepparton consumers.” Highgrove Bathrooms not only has a huge range available to choose from but also has a showroom enabling a hands-on experience for customers. Jay said, “We also have a massive warehouse on-site which means that in most cases, customers can take home the goods they buy the same day.” Visit the Highgrove Bathrooms showroom and warehouse at 7995 Melbourne Road, Shepparton or phone 5823 2901.
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Move over rose gold and pretty pastels. Rich, opulent colours are back. Take inspiration from retro colour schemes – navy, olive, ruby red and forest green. These will create an instant modern look, either as a centrepiece such as a sofa, or as a stylish occasional chair. Finished in a striking navy blue with cosy cushioning.
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Earthy tones such as terracotta, tan and russet will make an entrance in 2018. Leather lounges and armchairs continue to trend and make a great long-term investment. Marble too continues to make an appearance and will add a touch of classic style with a modern twist to any room.
Wonderful wood Just like leather, natural timber
holds its own over time, so you can’t go wrong if you want to update your look with a new timber dining setting or bedroom furniture.
Cosy up In 2018, the emphasis is on comfort. Think cosy cushions, sink-back seats and snuggle-up lounges.
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for the 2018 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway COMMENCEMENT: The Promotion will commence on Friday, March 9th, 2018 at 8:00am CLOSING: Entries for the promotion will close on Sunday, April 29th, 2018 at 6:00pm ENTRY: Entry is open to any person who makes a purchase from a participating trader to the value of $10 or greater. Participating traders will be identified by posters in store and by advertisements in “The Adviser”. Entry is by making a purchase to the value of $10 or more from a participating trader, correctly filling out the details on the entry form provided, having it validated by the trader or a staff member and placing it in the entry box provided on the trader’s premises. Participants may enter as often as they wish in the above manner but must make sure any or all entry forms are filled out correctly and in full. Entries must be on the official entry form. Photocopies will not be accepted. All entries placed in participating traders’ entry boxes by 6:00pm each Sunday prior to each weekly prize draw will be collected and placed into the weekly draw, held at 4:00pm the following Monday. These entries, including the $1,000 prize winners, will then be placed directly into the final draw for the Grand $10,000 Prize consisting of a $5,000 GMCU debit card and $5,000 travel voucher and four x $1,000 consolation prizes. A $1,000 participating business staff prize will be drawn after the Grand prize from all of the previous winning entries. The signatory on the winning entry form will be the recipient of the prize, not the business. Management and staff of participating traders are not eligible to enter this competition at their own participating businesses. Management and staff of The Adviser are not eligible to enter this competition. PRIZES: Three x $1,000 prizes each will be drawn on March 19th, March 26th, Tuesday April 3rd, April 9th and April 16th, 2018 at 4:00pm at The Adviser, 219-225 Wyndham Street, Shepparton. The Grand $10,000 Prize consisting of a $5,000 GMCU debit card and $5,000 travel voucher plus four x $1,000 consolation prizes will be drawn on Monday, April 30th, 2018 at 4:00pm at the Goulburn Murray Credit Union, 95 Fryers Street, Shepparton. The $1,000 participating business staff (signatory) prize will also be drawn after the Grand prize from all of the previous winning entries. Prizes will be provided in the form of a Goulburn Murray Credit Union (GMCU) Debit Card. Winners will need to open an account with the GMCU and meet all the criteria including residency and
identification requirements. The $5,000 travel voucher is only valid at Lyn Mc Naught Travel, 50 McLennan Street, Mooroopna and is to be used by May 2019. The travel voucher cannot be transferred or redeemed for cash. In addition, three x $500 will be handed out to the business for the most number of entries from participating businesses who employ 1-4 people, 5-15 people and 16 or more employees. These $500 x 3 prizes will be provided by The Adviser to the winning businesses in the form of a cheque. TOTAL PRIZE POOL: Total prize pool is $31,500 and all of this must be won. UNCLAIMED PRIZES: If a winner does not claim their prize by Thursday, May 24th, 2018 the prize will be re-drawn at 9:00am on Wednesday, June 13th, 2018 at the offices of “The Adviser”, 219-225 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, and the new winner will be notified in accordance with these conditions. Any unclaimed prizes will be published in “The AGE” newspaper on Wednesday, June 6th, 2018. NOTIFICATION OF WINNERS: Winners will be contacted by telephone as soon as the prizes are drawn and communicated to via letter. Names of $1,000 draw winners will be published in “The Adviser” on Wednesday, March 21st, March 28th, winners from Tuesday, April 3rd 2018 will be published on April 11th, with the winners from April 9th, winners from April 16th will be published on April 25th, 2018. The name of the $10,000 Prize winner consisting of a $5,000 GMCU debit card and $5,000 travel voucher and four x $1,000 consolation prizes, plus the $1,000 participating business staff prize will be published in “The Adviser” on Wednesday, May 2nd, 2018. All winners will also be published in “The AGE” newspaper on Wednesday, May 2nd, 2018. Winners of any unclaimed prizes will be published in “The Adviser” on Wednesday, May 9th, 2018. PRIVACY: Information collected on entry forms will only be used to compile statistics on total value of purchases, total number of entries, total number of entrants and postcodes from various areas. No personal details will be recorded and all entry forms will be destroyed once statistics have been compiled and all prizes claimed. PROMOTER: The Trustee for GJ Adams Trust t/as The Shepparton Adviser, Newspaper House, 219225 Wyndham Street, Shepparton VIC 3630 ABN: 27 086 739 892
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Three weeks before Thornton takes on Commonwealth Games By David Lee IN just three weeks, local lawn bowls player and coach, Josh Thornton will be taking on competitors in Lawn Bowls at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, joining Victorians, Barrie Lester, Carla Krizanic and Ken Hanson on the bowls team. The East Shepparton coach will compete on the Gold Coast as part of the para-sport team and says it’s amazing and to be picked for your country for anything is an amazing accomplishment. “Competing in the Commonwealth Games in your home country…I don’t have words to explain it all. “My friends and family will get to share this experience with me. They’ll all get to come along and watch and hopefully see some success. “New Zealand would probably have to be our main competition and we managed to get a win over them in November last year, but they will be a tough team to beat. South Africa won in Glasgow so whilst I’ve never played against them I assume they are going to be a hard team to beat.” The 2018 Commonwealth Games will be held from April 4 to 15 at the Gold Coast.
BOWLING FOR GOLD… Local bowls player, Josh Thornton will take on teams from across the world in just three weeks at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. Photo: Supplied.
PDFNL to not affiliate in 2018 T HE Picola District Football Netball League (PDFNL) has elected not to affiliate to A F L G oulbu rn Mu rray and A F L Victoria in 2018. The PDFNL Board had until 5pm on March 5 to accept a one-year affiliation offer with AFL Goulburn Murray, but failed to adhere to the deadline. The decision means that the PDFNL will no longer receive the benefits of affiliation, which include but are not limited to insurance, competition management and access to talent pathways, effective immediately. AFL Goulburn Murray Region general manager, Martin Gleeson said he was disappointed that the matter had dragged on for so long. “This is the fourth consecutive recent communication deadline PDFNL has not adhered to regarding affiliation,” Gleeson said.
“Both A F L Goulburn Murray and A FL Victoria have provided multiple opportunities over the past two years for the PDFNL to discuss its reservations with affiliation, which they repeatedly chose not to participate in. “After missing three additional deadline extensions provided by AFL Goulburn Murray, it’s clear from the lack of timely correspondence that the PDFNL does not have the best interest of the game and its clubs in mind,” Gleeson said. Despite the decision, PDF N L clubs will remain affiliated with the Region Commission for the next two weeks and be provided with the option of joining an AFL Goulburn Murray managed football netball competition for season 2018. “For country Victoria to maintain its status and indeed grow, the clubs must be vibrant and financially sustainable,” Gleeson said.
“As such, AFL Goulburn Murray’s focus will continue to be in supporting its Clubs to ensure the long-term sustainability of community football in the region. “If there is interest from clubs in remaining within the system, including insurance, player transfer regulations and pathway programs then it’s important that they be provided with an option to do so. “As well as retaining the current benefits of affiliation the alternate competition will be governed by a local advisory committee, be administered from the AFL Goulburn Murray office and will engage the services of an affiliated umpiring group to officiate matches. “ T h e t wo - w e e k c o n t i nu a t i o n o f affiliation also allows for clubs to continue training with the protection of the current insurance as well as maintaining player registrations and movements and access to the SportsTG database,” Gleeson said.
Magpies fly into town AFL players from the Collingwood FC took some time out to visit the region yesterday as part of the AFL Goulburn Murray Player Appearance program. With a focus on reaching out to locals of all ages, primary schools, secondary schools and Harmony Village retirement home all got involved in the program. In addition to the school visits, fans had an opportunity to meet players as they visited Thompson Holden where fans competed with players in a handball competition, and had the chance to snag some autographs and take a photos. A F L G oulbu rn Mu rray football development manager, Mark Lambourn said, “This visit from Collingwood was a fantastic opportunity to have AFL players visit the students and retirees of the Goulburn Valley and everyone involved was very excited about catching up with the Magpies players.”
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