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■ COMMUNITY CONNECT | page 6 ■ International Nurses and Midwives Week | page 22-23 ■ Classifieds | pages 25-27 ■ 7 Day TV Guide | page 30

THE GRAND FINAL REMATCH Adviser Football

GREAT GIFT IDEAS FOR MOTHER’S DAY

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DYSONS DRIVING INTERLEAGUE

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GMCU GIVEAWAY WINNERS with a $10,000 smile

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 2018

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Fairleys celebrates new development permit FAIRLEYS SUPA IGA is celebrating the VCAT decision made recently which confirms the granting of a permit to redevelop the Numurkah Road and Hawkins Street site into the Sub Regional Commercial Centre for the north of Shepparton.

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LONG AWAITED FUNDING… Independent Member for Shepparton District, Suzanna Sheed with V/Line regional manager north/north east, Michael Brady at the Shepparton Train Station following the Victorian State Budget announcement last week that among other allocations, the Shepparton rail line would be receiving a $313M upgrade to the line and its services. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

Shepparton rail the big winner in state budget

State government pledges over $373M toward Greater Shepparton projects

By David Lee T H E R E have been m i xed emotions surrounding the announcement last week that the Victorian State Government would be

allocating $313M to the Shepparton rail line service as well as almost $65M in other budget allocations for education, roads and more.

Included in the budget, released on Tuesday

last week, $313M would be allocated to upgrade the Shepparton train line and enable nine VLocity return services each day by 2021.

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NEWS

Agreement reached on MDB Plan AN agreement has been reached between the Turnbull Government and Labor, which will see the entire Murray-Darling Basin Plan delivered, including the Northern Basin Review.

Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, the Hon. David Littleproud MP said, “I reached out across the aisle to seek bipartisanship and aimed to provide leadership on this issue from day one. We rarely achieve lasting results by going to war.

“Labor and Tony Burke created the plan and I’m delivering it as I promised to.

In my short time as minister I hope to have demonstrated that transparency, integrity and compliance are important to me. Given this, I’m rapt with adjustments which will now be made to the plan.

“Labor sought more clarity and firm assurances on a number of issues.

“The Government has reiterated its commitment to the 450 gigalitres and the

process of attaining it can now begin.

“This agreement finally provides certainty to the two million people who live in the basin. People who are fatigued from the stress of not knowing how much water – the economic driver for most of these communities – will be in their district next year. Not knowing if farmers will make money and employ people next year; not knowing if their own families, farms and businesses will be hurt.”

$2,000 donation offers others hope CONTINUING their support of the Horses for Hope program, members of the Mooroopna Kiwanis Club have recently donated $2,000 to the program.

The donated funds provided by the Mooroopna Kiwanis Club will help to subsidise the cost of the program for people who are unable to access funding opportunities or who can’t afford the program.

Horses for Hope has been operating in the Shepparton area since 2003 and is best known for the work it does as a successful and engaging equine therapy practise where participants are guided in helping with the rehabilitation of troubled horses.

Horses for Hope team leader and councillor, Colin Emonson said, “We do this because there are a lot of people out there who desperately need counselling support but who can’t cope with other talking therapies.”

KIWANIS HELPS LOCAL PROGRAM… From left, Horses for Hope participant, Tracy Lee Wallace, Mooroopna Kiwanis Club members, Garry Alexander and Arthur Duke, Horses for Hope team leader and councillor, Colin Emonson and Mooroopna Kiwanis Club member, Severen Dhuring with horses, Peanut (front), Junior and Theo (back). Photo: Supplied.

Shepparton TODAY Partly cloudy. The chance of fog in the early morning. Light winds.

High 19º

Low 4º

Sunrise: 7:03am Sunset: 5:25pm

Thursday H 14º L 7º

Friday H 12º L 3º

Saturday H 15º L 4º

80% chance of 2-6mm

90% chance of 3-8mm

90% chance of 3-10mm

Shepparton Rainfall Water Level Lake Eildon Waranga Basin

Sunday H 18º L 7º

8.6mm this month

% Full 54.79 37.72

Monday H 19º L 5º

Current Vol (ML) 1,826,950 163,100

Tuesday H 19º L 3º

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CAB Audited to 31,789 homes, farms & businesses weekly on Wednesdays

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With a little help from my friends

PEOPLE need to know that they are not alone in life’s adversities. Women in business face multiple challenges and are buoyed by the support that can come from a network of women who understand and have experienced those same challenges.

WOW Women Group founder and CEO, Tracey Sofra works hard to find ways of supporting women in business and the 2018 WOW Women event, which took place on Sunday, May 6 is an example of that.

Tracey said, “This year’s WOW Women event was absolutely brilliant, Tracey Spicer was our guest speaker and she is just such a lovely and inspirational woman. The biggest message I took away from this years event is to remain humble, to give back and to serve mankind in whatever I do.

“The annual WOW Women event acts to bring women together, to learn from each other and to share in their experiences.

Women never really put themselves first this event is a great opportunity to do that. Through ongoing support and events like these, my hope is to prepare the next generation of women in business to work together and share their wisdom.”

The 2018 WOW Women event was sponsored by ANZ, Sofra Partners Chartered Accountants, SOFCORP Financial Services, Riverview Dental, Fernwood, TBA Law, Willprint Shepparton, Asthetique Skin Care, Forever in Bloom and Renato’s Florist and supported by The Adviser, Channel 9, Hit 96.9 Goulburn Valley and 95.3 Triple M Goulburn Valley.

Kindergarten enrolments for 2019 now open GR E AT ER Shepparton Cit y Council would like to notify parents and carers of children turning four by April, 30 2019 that kindergarten enrolment registrations for 2019 are now open.

The Victorian Government provides funding to services to contribute to the cost of running a funded kindergarten program, which helps keep fees for fouryear-old kindergarten as low as possible.

The kindergarten fee subsidy allows eligible children to access up to 15 hours of kindergarten delivered by a qualified early childhood teacher in the year before school for free or at low cost.

Greater Shepparton City Council Manager Children and Youth Services, Sally Rose said the kindergarten year is a very important step

in the development and learning process.

“I strongly encourage parents and carers, to visit local kindergartens prior to enrolment to meet with staff and discuss their individual child’s needs. It’s also helpful to find out if the centre offers a program that suits your family’s needs in terms of days, times and fees.”

M s Rose sa id cou nci l faci l it ated kindergarten enrolment registrations for most funded kindergarten programs in Greater Shepparton.

Ms Rose said parents would receive notification of places by late September.

“While we try to accommodate parents’ requests for kindergarten at particular centres, this is not always possible, so if parents don’t receive a place at the centre of their first preference they can accept a place at an

alternative centre or wait and see if a space at their preferred centre becomes available,” Ms Rose said.

Funded kindergarten services also support Early Start to Kindergarten, which is a free service for families with three or four-year-old children who meet the eligibility criteria giving access to two years of kindergarten.

Enrolment can be completed online or forms are available at kindergartens, long day care centres and other early childhood services, as well as the Greater Shepparton City Council office in Welsford Street.

Applications close Monday, July 30, 2018.

For online enrolments, visit greatershepparton.com.au/kindergarten or for more information, contact the Central Enrolment Officer on 5832 9700.

Barmah resident’s pride and joy stolen RETIRED Barmah resident, Gary Barnard has been left shaken and heartbroken after his pride and joy, a 1931 Ford V8 Hot Rod Tourer Tudor was stolen from his property recently.

Cobram Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the burglary which occurred on Friday, April 27.

Thieves broke into a garage at the Lawford Street address, stealing the blue hot rod sometime between 5:30pm and 10:30pm and have reportedly also taken an $8,000 Minelab metal detector and a Stihl and Husqvarna chainsaw.

A Victoria Police spokesperson said, “It’s believed the hot rod, with Victorian club registration 02301M, may have been removed from the property after being loaded onto a car trailer.”

Detectives urge anyone who sees the distinctive vehicle or any

BRAZEN THEFT… Barmah resident, Gary Barnard’s 1931 Ford V8 Hot Rod Tourer Tudor was stolen from his property recently and police are calling on the community to help track it down. Photo: Supplied.

information in relation to the burglary to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www. crimestoppersvic.com.au

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$10,000 smile for our “I CAN’T stop smiling and haven’t slept since I won,” 2018 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway $10,000 major prize winner, Wendy Barton said when The Adviser presented her and husband, Ian with their prize last week.

Wendy was one of the 14,699 entries entered at Big W, which was the business with the highest number of entries this year.

She was drawn out of a record 98,545 entries received in this year’s shop local promotion, and in fact, Wendy told The Adviser that while she entered many times throughout the promotion, her winning entry had only been placed the Friday prior to the major prize draw.

Wendy said, “We do plenty of shopping locally. It pays to shop and enter right up to the end of the promotion.

“I was so excited when I found out I had won and couldn’t believe it. It made my day and I am thrilled to bits.

“To be picked out of so many entries is incredible.

“We’re looking forward to using the travel voucher to go to Tasmania.

We went when the kids were young and from what we saw then we knew we wanted to go back. This time we will go right around.

“I’d like to thank Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor, Kim O’Keeffe for drawing my entry out and The Adviser and GMCU for running such a wonderful promotion.”

BIG W… From left, The Adviser managing director, Geoff Adams, GMCU general manager, René Deen, 2018 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway $10,000 major prize winner, Wendy Barton with her husband Alan and Big W store manager, Mark Harrison.

Photo: Alicia Niglia.

Dancing donation helps purchase diagnostic equipment A GENEROUS DONATION… Katamatite Dance Group member, Frank Sleeth, Peter Copulos Cancer & Wellness Centre nurse unit manager, Linley Smith and Katamatite Dance Group members, Pat McCarty, Russell Leskie and Glenda Osborne.

Photo: Alicia Niglia

By David Lee PATIENTS at the Peter Copulos Cancer & Wellness Centre will now have access to eye and ear examination diagnostic equipment thanks to a $2,000 donation provided by the Katamatite Dance Group.

Katamatite Dance Group member, Russell Leskie said, “We were able to make the donation through funds raised at our July dance weekend event, where we had between 70 and 100 people dance and contribute over the weekend.

“Cancer affects everybody so we feel that it is important to do what we can to support

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the hospital and the Peter Copulos Cancer & Wellness Centre.

“As well as this donation, we also recently donated $2,000 to the Cobram Hospital.”

Peter Copulos Cancer & Wellness Centre nurse unit manager, Linley Smith said, “For us, a donation like this shows we have a very generous community. Every donation helps with a patient’s journey through the oncology department.

“We’re extremely lucky that groups such as the dance group and the community continuously give back to help us provide the level of care and service that we do.”

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major prize winner PROUD TRADITIONAL THAI MASSAGE… From left, The Adviser senior advertising consultant, Bronwen Timothee, 2018 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway $1,000 staff prize winner, Proud Traditional Thai Massage owner, Nattanya (Kathy) Khongsthisporn and GMCU finance manager, Rebecca Hearn. Photos: Alicia Niglia.

CHEMIST WAREHOUSE (RIVERSIDE PLAZA)… From left, GMCU Shepparton branch manager, Dallas Moore, 2018 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway $1,000 consolation prize winner, Jenny Carter, Chemist Warehouse retail manager, Jess Lowther, The Adviser managing director, Geoff Adams.

FAIRLEYS SUPA IGA… From left, Fairleys Supa IGA grocery manager, Luke Daniel, assistant store manager, Steven Breen, 2018 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway $1,000 consolation prize winner, Teresa Ladgrove, GMCU loans manager, Rob Chaston, Fairleys Supa IGA front end supervisor, Leanne Florence and The Adviser advertising manager, Melanie Spencer.

RIVERSIDE GARDENS… From left, The Adviser senior advertising representative, Casey Eckel, Riverside Gardens owner/ manager, Larry Smith, 2018 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway $1,000 consolation prize winner, Lauren Sherlock and GMCU compliance manager, Brett Elgar.

SPC FACTORY SALES… From left, The Adviser managing director, Geoff Adams, SPC Factory Sales store manager, Chris Murphy, 2018 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway $1,000 consolation prize winner, Meg Broomfield and GMCU operations manager, Peter Thomas.

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COMMUNITY CONNECT

RAISING MONEY FOR SHEPPARTON VILLAGES… From left, ‘Love To Sew Ladies’ members Barb Wright and Aileen Youie with donated raffle prizes in an effort to raise money for the new building at Shepparton Villages.

Photo: Supplied.

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 GV HEALTH EXTENDED CARE AUX is holding a movie fundraiser, screening ‘Victoria & Abdul’ on Thursday, May 10 at Village Cinema Shepparton. A 1pm arrival for a 1:15pm start.

Tickets are $25 and $1 each for raffle tickets.

Afternoon tea is provided. Tickets available from Mimma’s Hairdressing, Wyndham Mall Walkway or phone 5831 8220, or from members and Lolene James by phoning 5821 9182. Proceeds go to Grutzner House and Mary Coram wings of the hospital.

THE TALLYGAROOPNA HALL COMMITTEE

AND CWA will be hosting a Royal Gala Afternoon Tea to celebrate the wedding of Prince Harry to Miss Meghan Markle on Sunday, May 20 from 2pm to 4pm at the hall. Come along and view our collection of royal photos and memorabilia.

Cost is $5. Please RSVP for catering purposes to Mel on 0412 712 490.

GV PREGNANCY & FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICE HIGH TEA FUNDRAISER will be held on Sunday, May 20 from 2pm at the Shepparton Seniors Centre, Welsford Street. Music with Linda and Julie, delicious food, lucky door prizes. Tickets at $30 must be booked by Friday, May 11 to ensure a place. Phone the office on 5821 0826 or email Maree on mchin@caroline.org,au MOOROOPNA CROQUET CLUB [BEHIND BOWLS CLUB] GOLF CROQUET runs on Thursday afternoons at 1:30pm. Come and try croquet. Croquet is a game for all ages. First afternoon free. Flat closed in shoes. All equipment provided. Come on Saturday afternoons at 1:30pm for a more challenging game of Association Croquet. Beginners are always welcome. For further information, phone 5825 4541.

GROW GROUP: Struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship troubles, or coping with everyday life? Know someone who is? Grow group meets weekly to offer peer support and use a proven program for mental wellness. All welcome. No cost. Shepparton on Wednesdays from 1pm at 11 Service Street. Benalla on Mondays from 10:30am at Waminda Community House, 19 Ballintine Street. e-Grow on Tuesdays from 7pm. Contact Grow on 1800 558 269 or visit www.grow.org.au

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Much appreciated community support T H E $34million building project at Shepparton Villages is underway providing employment for more than 250 people over the course of the build, with a commitment to providing five local traineeships or apprenticeships for the project. In addition to the existing workforce of 420 people currently employed at Shepparton Villages, a further 60 people will be employed to service the new facility once completed.

This new aged care facility will help meet the growing needs of the aged in the region by offering accommodation to residents who require low care right through to those who need high level complex care as well as support for people

living with Dementia.

The Independent Living Unit social com m it tee at Tarcoola is having a fundraising market day at Fairley’s SUPA IGA on Thursday May 17. They will be asking that all shopper points that day go to Shepparton Villages for the new building and the ‘Love To Sew Ladies’ are raffling a stunning handmade quilt made by Margaret Andrews as first prize, a water colour painting as second prize and a baby’s blanket as third prize on that same day.

Tickets are just $2 and can be purchased at reception at Shepparton Villages or on the day at Fairley’s SUPA IGA.

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NEWS

WIN A FAMILY CRUISE… From left, Flight Centre store manager Nicole Adem, travel consultants, Krysten Turner, Kate Mudford, Mardie Guppy, Lisa Mullen and Aleisha Emanuel.

Photo: Nicholise Garner.

The Great Cruise Giveaway!

SHEPPA RTON Marketplace shoppers have the opportunity to go into the draw to

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win a family cruise! For the first time ever, in association with the brand new Flight Centre store at Shepparton Marketplace, spending $10 or more in one transaction at any of the participating Shepparton Marketplace stores will allow shoppers to go in the draw to win a luxury cruise holiday for a family of up to two adults and two children!

Flight Centre store manager, Nicole Adem said, “We’re really happy to have established our new store at the Shepparton

Marketplace and are thrilled to come together with the Shepparton Marketplace as major sponsors of such a great giveaway.

We’re looking forward to meeting with the lucky winners of this competition to plan their cruise holiday.”

14 $100 Big W vouchers will also be offered as daily prizes drawn each day at 4pm from Tuesday, May 8 to Monday, May 21 2018. The Major Prize will be drawn at 12pm, Wednesday May 23, 2018.

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In memory of Joyce Mabel Auldrige December 2, 1929 – April 2, 2018

ON April 2 this year, the local community, and family and friends said a fond farewell to Joyce Mabel Auldrige, who not only had strong ties with the local area, but was also a long-time and valued staff member at The Adviser.

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Joyce was born on December 2, 1929 at home in Long Gully, Bendigo. She was the sixth and last child of Frank and Agnes Williams. Before Joyce, came Les, Olga, Harry, Maurice and Betty.

Joyce went to Long Gully Primary School and then onto Bendigo High School. At 14 she left school and following in older sister Betty’s footsteps, went to Bendigo Business College where she learnt typing, shorthand and bookkeeping. She completed her studies in 1945 at the age of 16 and then entered the workforce, firstly working at Ashman’s Menswear and later at Morley Johnsons and Beaurepaires in Bendigo, until she married husband, Vern in 1954.

She re-joined the workforce in Shepparton in the early 70s when her youngest son, Nick went to high school. She was employed to sort out the accounts at Riordans Shoe Store for three weeks and ended up staying three years.

Kevin Riordan, who had been mayor of Shepparton, later employed Joyce to work as his secretary. Following on from that she established and managed the Shepparton office of Latrobe Health Services and in 1984 started her last job at The Shepparton Adviser newspaper, when she was 55, and where she stayed until retiring in 1994.

Geoff Adams and his father, Geoff Adams snr established The Shepparton Adviser in August 1984, and Joyce came on board three months later. Geoff recounted memories of Joyce at that job interview she was the stand out candidate and even today remembered what she was wearing – a dark green jumper with a beautiful brooch, (there was always a brooch), a lovely skirt, (that would have been a pleated Fletcher Jones skirt) and stylish shoes. Joyce took on the responsibility of running the business as if she owned it – she immersed herself in publishing, learning every aspect of it. Geoff also said that she was very disciplined, and that she set high standards for herself and expected them in others. So impressive in fact, that Joyce was entrusted to manage the personal affairs of Geoff Adams snr over many years after he moved to England.

In 1951 Joyce began going out with a very handsome young man named Vernon Auldrige. They met at a dance, though they’d known each other for many years

prior to this through their church. They were married on February 6, 1954 at All Saints Cathedral in Bendigo and the happy marriage lasted 51 years.

In 1955, Joyce and Vern moved to Korumburra where Vern took up the position of manager of Williams the Shoeman. It was here where they had their three children, William (Dec.), Susan and Nicholas (Dec.), (better known as Bill, Sue and Nick).

In her spare time, Joyce could always be found in her garden. She was truly blessed with a green thumb, something she inherited from her mother; it always looked immaculate – picture postcard perfect! In fact, Joyce’s flowers often adorned the St. Augustine’s Anglican Church in Shepparton.

Wherever Joyce lived, she was very active in the church and the local community. She was in the Mother’s Union and Women’s Guild for the longest time at St Augustine’s, the Mother’s Club at the children’s schools and on the Tarcoola Au x iliar y (the fundraising arm of Tarcoola Aged Care Villages) for many years. She often took on the role of either president or secretary and carried out her duties assiduously.

Everyone who knew Joyce was well aware of her great love of and talent for cooking.

Any celebration was an excuse to prepare a feast; pavlova, cheesecake, pineapple delicious, jelly slice, sponges, scones in fact all varieties of cakes and slices. She made all the celebration cakes for family and friends for weddings, christenings and 21st birthdays.

Joyce could not have been more proud of her two beautiful granddaughters, Amy and Kate. She delighted in their achievements and even more so in their company.

It wa s s om e wh at i nc re d ible t h at business matters took son-in-law, Gary, to Shepparton over the last eight months, as Joyce was definitely in the Gary cheer squad.

Her bright blue eyes would always light up if he walked in the door – sometimes with flowers or a cake or just for a quick chat.

Joyce will be remembered as a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunty and was loved by many.

Joyce is survived by her daughter, Susan, son-in-law, Gary and granddaughters, Amy and Kate.

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Violin and flamenco jazz swing duo WIDEN YOUR MUSICAL REPERTOIR… Featuring 10 String Guitarist Matthew Fagan aka Lord of the Strings and amazing Czech violinist Romana Geermans, one of Europe’s finest Violinists. Photo: Supplied

GYPSY Fire is a captivating live show performed with passion, renewed vigour and virtuosity featuring amazing Czech violinist Romana Geermans and 10 String Spanish guitarist Matthew Fagan. Their program features Gypsy Swing Jazz a la Stephane Grappelli and Django Reinhardt, Eastern European gypsy and classical European repertoire including Vivaldi Four Seasons, O’Carolan’s Celtic harp and lute music arranged for guitar and violin and more.

The duo also share music composed from their profound musical partnership formed in Australia including original

PROPERTY INVESTOR NIGHT AT PLAYLAB… A property investment information night will be held on Wednesday, May 16, 6pm at The Playlab, 196202 High Street, Shepparton. Choice Group property managers, Hollie Wood and Shawn Newby. Photo: Nicholise Garner.

Property Investment information evening Celtic and flamenco music from Matthew’s successful CD Indigo Moon which still receives regular airplay on ABC FM and has sold over 25,000 copies.

Enjoy ‘Concerts in the Chapel’ at St Paul’s Lutheran Church, 54 Poplar Avenue, Shepparton, Saturday May 12, 7.30pm (Doors 7.00pm) Prebooked tickets: Adult $25, family $50, Children under 16 $10. At the door: extra $5 per ticket and entry includes supper. Book and pay online at https:// g y p s y f i re sheppa r ton .eventbr ite.com or phone Kellie 0438 881 985 (Credit/ Cheque/Direct Deposit)

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CHOICE Group Property Management are hosting a property investment information evening alongside Developed Homes, Choice Group Accounting Finance Wealth and BMT the Tax Depreciation Specialists at the innovative and inspirational setting at The PlayLab. The PlayLab is where you go to make play possible and the professionals inside are the ones that will get it done for you.

Choice Group, Property Management and Developed Homes have the service and staff to perfect your property investment from start to finish, whether it’s finance to get you started or meeting with Developed Homes to build your perfect investment or the property management team to rent out

your property with ease.

The Choice Group property manager, Hollie said “This investor night is for anyone who has decided they want to make their money work for them in the future. Our special guest on the night, representing BMT is Jason Colbey who specialises in tax depreciation schedules for properties to maximise the returns and tax benefits.”

Learn all about property investing from the experts in property management, finance, accou nting and new home building. Wednesday, May 16, 6pm at The Playlab, 196- 202 High Street, Shepparton.

RSVP to Hollie on 5821 5667 or email pm@choicegroup.com.au.

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Shepparton’s new fast food alternative

By Nicholise Garner I LOVE that feeling I get when I eat well, as opposed to the feeling I get when I’ve filled up on takeaway. In the past, being reliant on fast food has generally meant having access to less healthy options, but now, right here in Shepparton we have the all new Oliver’s Real Food for a huge range of healthy fast food options.

Oliver’s Real Food chief executive officer, Greg Madigan said, “At Oliver’s Real Food, we believe that a vital component of good health is when a person takes interest in the quality of food they are eating. Too many of us live our lives with little aches and pains, coughs and colds, indigestion, constipation and excess weight and we think it’s normal to feel like this. At Oliver’s we make choosing healthy food easy.”

With zero additives or numbers, Oliver’s have a huge menu catering to celiacs, vegans and vegetarians alike. Whatever your dietary needs, speak to the team at Oliver’s.

Experience Oliver’s for yourself at 622 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, opposite 95.3 Triple M radio station.

NEW, HEALTHY FAST FOOD OPTIONS IN SHEPPARTON… From left, Oliver’s Real Food CEO, Greg Madigan and Shepparton store manager, Mandi Burns with team members, Dallas Wheeler, Skye Delmo, Chelsea Rowarth, Christine Johnson, Abbie Johnson, Ellie Cultrera and Natalie Fisher.

Photo: Alicia Niglia.

Fairleys celebrates new development permit continued from front page AFTER an extensive process including six economic reports, three planning reports, two Victorian Planning Panel hearings and reports, three VCAT appeals, a draft Urban Design Framework, a third Panel hearing (on-going), the matter has finally been resolved to approve the construction of the community hub at Hawkins Street with

two full-line supermarkets including Fairleys SUPA IGA, many ancillary shops, medical and community offices.

VCAT, Greater Shepparton City Council, the developer Shepparton Pty Ltd and, Fairleys SUPA IGA, a respondent throughout the process with a vested interest to keep serving the community, have all agreed the granting of the planning permit to commence construction of the 14,000sqm retail project.

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There were no community objections to the latest set of plans circulated last month.

Fairleys SU PA IGA proprietor and M ichaels IGA general manager, L en Morabito said, “At last, after years of to-ing and fro-ing and many planning iterations, this is all behind us and construction by the developers can move forward.

“The developers commenced preparatory ground work nearly a year ago but it was

interrupted by a series of review processes.

Now these processes have run their race and are all resolved.

“Fairleys SUPA IGA anticipates a great new store for our customers, still with the biggest range in Shepparton and of course sharpest pricing. We have been here for more than 130 years and we will have a new lease of life with a brand spanking new store in a greatly redeveloped centre.”

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GIFT GUIDE & COMPETITION

A MOTHER’S LOVE… This Mother’s Day will be a special one for local resident, Sara Lee and her son, Sebastian, 4 months, with the pair celebrating the day together for the first time. Photo: David Lee.

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GIFT GUIDE & COMPETITION SUNDAY 13 MAY 2018

Making gift buying easy

By Nicholise Garner WHEN I walk into Pinch of Salt, I am drawn in by the ever changing and on trend displays of merchandise that seems to be set out as stories throughout this beautiful homewares and gift store. The atmosphere is welcoming and visually inviting, helped along by the lovely scents that flow as you drift from area to area.

After 29 years in the business, Pinch of Salt business owner, Carolyn Young knows her clients and chooses products that not only suit their needs but that offer affordability, quality, longevity and are reliable brands.

Carolyn said, “We put a lot of care into choosing products for the store and have a great range of diffusers and candles from GLASSHOUSE Fragrances, Wilds and CIRCA Home.

And as platinum suppliers, Pinch of Salt also stock the complete range from CRABTREE & EVELYN. We have everything from Paloma Living cushions, beautiful clothing, scarves and really affordable homewares.”

This Mother’s Day, head into Pinch of Salt, 113 Fryers Street, Shepparton to find something to suit any mum or phone 5831 5315.

BEAUTIFUL GIFTS FOR MOTHER’S DAY… From left, Sharon Calandro and Carolyn Young from Pinch of Salt can help you find something beautiful for your mum this Mother’s Day. Photo: David Lee.

For you my mummy For mummy love your boy, Sebastian

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Hold my hand mummy And show me the way So that I grow up As strong as you one day.

Dry my tears mummy When I’m feeling sad Let me know it’s ok And I won’t feel so bad.

Pass on your knowledge To help me learn And if I ever get stuck It’s you I know to turn

You are my sunshine You mean everything to me I love you my mummy Forever, you will see.

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Treat mum with something special THIS Mother’s Day, why not treat mum to a real luxury. Nu Beauty Therapy business owner, Rachel Crowe has developed some great packages especially for mums.

Rachel said, “We pride ourselves on always having great value and luxury beauty treatments available for our clients and offer the latest in technology, with IPL therapy treatments (Intense Pulse Light) available for hair removals and for skin treatments, helping to reduce scaring and pigmentation.

We also have an ‘Injectables Nurse’ available at the salon performing dermal fills and Botox injections.

“The salon has been growing along with our reputation and all up, we now have a team of five girls at Nu Beauty Therapy.”

Treat mum to a Mother’s Day Pamper Package of a signature pedicure with paraffin relaxation, skin smoothing treatment and receive a free hand/arm paraffin hot wax and massage treatment valued at $115 for just $85.

For all of your skin care and beauty needs, talk to the team at Nu Beauty Therapy, 168A Corio Street, Shepparton or phone 5821 6006.

FIND THAT PERFECT GIFT FOR MUM… Nu Beauty Therapy beauty therapist, Cassie Harrison can help you find the perfect gift to pamper your mum this Mother’s Day. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

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The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart

By Nicholise Garner TA K I NG time out to read a book is something I consider a real pleasure and frankly, with six children at home, it’s a luxury! For me, reading is an opportunity

to lose myself for a period of time, an opportunity for silence and to be lead into a journey from the comfort of my home.

Recently I was lucky enough to meet with author, Holly Ringland during her visit to Collin’s Booksellers in Shepparton. I was struck by Holly’s brimming smile, her down to earth nature and pure likeability. Holly’s recently released debut book ‘The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart’ has already been receiving great reviews which is no surprise to me as it’s such an enchanting story.

Beautifully written and set in Australia, this book takes the reader on a sometimes difficult journey through a young girl’s life, examining bonds between women and family, the most subtle forms of communication, love, betrayal and life’s purpose. It’s an earthy and heart touching story that will have the reader looking at our native flowers with new meaning.

Do mum a favour and get her an autographed copy of Holly Ringland’s ‘The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart’ from Collin’s Booksellers. Visit Collins Booksellers at 262 Maude Street, Shepparton.

- by Holly Ringland

PERFECT FOR MOTHER’S DAY… Grab your autographed copy of Holly Ringland’s The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart at Collins Booksellers, Shepparton.

From left, Collins Booksellers store owners, Joe and Helen Sofra are joined by author Holly Ringland.

Photo: Nicholise Garner.

Mother’s Day heart fingerprint tree What you need: • Two sheets of white paper • Ink pads – reds and pinks (you can also use finger paints) • Black marker • Scissors • Pencil (optional) Method: First we need to make a heart stencil. The easiest way to go about it (in our honest opinion) is to fold a sheet of paper in half and draw a half-heart shape. You can easily cut the heart out then, just by cutting along the line.

Place the sheet of paper with the heart outline on top of a regular sheet of white paper. For younger kids you can secure it with some tape so it won’t move around while they get creative.

With a black marker, draw a tree within the heart shape.

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fingers. Dab your fingers (thumbs and fingertips to get different shapes) in the ink pads and ‘stamp’ them all over the heart shape. Do this until you are happy with how thick the leaves on the tree are.

Remove the sheet of paper with the heart outline.

Draw the rest of the tree trunk, if necessary.

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Shepparton rail the big winner in state budget $23M in funding has also been pledged for the Munarra Centre for Regional Excellence, $20.5M for the Shepparton Education Plan to fund a new super secondary school and Mooroopna Integrated Children’s Centre, $20M to upgrade roundabouts on the Shepparton Alternate Route, $500,000 for upgrades to Ardmona Primary School, $400,000 for a masterplan for the Barmah visitor precinct as well Independent Member for Shepparton District, Suzanna Sheed: “The 2018/19 Victorian State Budget marks a turning point for the region.

“This is an incredible time for Shepparton District.

“We have already had more than $230M committed to major infrastructure projects such as the redevelopment of GV Health, the new Shepparton Art Museum and preliminary road and rail works by this Government, so to see that followed up with another huge investment is so pleasing.

“The $313M for the Shepparton train line will be a game-changer for the entire region and, together with the funding for the Shepparton Education Plan, will also help create so many opportunities for our young people.

“These have been priority areas for me since entering Parliament and I am just so excited about what this will mean for the future of our region.

“It has been almost four years since our community set its agenda and I don’t think any of us could have imagined what such a massive investment in our region would look like, but here we are and it is wonderful.

“This community has spent a long time calling for a better deal for Shepparton district, so this is a big win for everyone who has contributed.”

Committee for Greater Shepparton CEO, Sam Birrell: “The Victorian State Budget has delivered significant investment for Greater Shepparton in many areas that Committee for Greater Shepparton has been advocating for over its five year history. The main feature of the budget from a Greater Shepparton perspective is $313M to upgrade the Shepparton rail line.

“This will allow up to nine daily services of velocity trains between Shepparton and Melbourne. The committee highlighted the inequality in regional rail funding in a report released earlier this year and it is pleasing to see

as a funding boost for Neighbourhood House programs and the establishment of a regional jobs procurement office in Shepparton to ensure local businesses benefit directly from government funded projects.

This year’s budget brings the total investment in the electorate since the 2014 election to more than half a billion dollars.

the government has heeded the call. “$20M for the alternate route upgrade and $23M for the Munarra Centre for Regional Excellence are also projects that the Committee has advocated for. “The committee has also been vocal on the skills shortage for regional industries and welcomes funding for the first stage of the Shepparton Education Plan as well as free TAFE courses particularly in the areas of agriculture and nursing.

“Overall this is an example of what can be achieved with united community leadership and the committee.”

Member for Northern Victoria, Wendy Lovell: “The 2018/19 State Budget is one full of smoke and mirrors.

“The Andrews Labor Government trumpets a $313M announcement for passenger rail but the details of the budget reveal that only $5M will to be spent in the 2018/19 financial year, pushing out any improvements to Shepparton passenger rail services for many years.

“I am bitterly disappointed that the recent announcement of $20.5M for the Shepparton Education Plan (SEP) has also been placed on the ‘never never’ with the budget revealing that only just over $500,000 will be spent on the plan in the next 12 months.

“Educators and the wider Shepparton com mu n it y were hopi ng for f u r t her commitments to the SEP in this budget but instead it has been revealed that the $20.5M will be spent over the next five meaning we will not see the completion of stage 1 of the new secondary college until the start of the 2022 school year at the earliest.

“This was the case with most of Shepparton’s budget commitments including the Munarra Centre, the Shepparton Alternate Route road upgrade and the Shepparton bypass funding being spread over multiple financial years.”

Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor, Cr Kim O’Keeffe: “We’re very excited and very thrilled (about the state budget announcement). It is something that council and the community desperately need, with the announcement of $313M for rail.

“This is a game changer for our community and is something that is going to really leverage the success and really help us move forward.

“The economic benefit is going to be very significant.

“We are very happy with the $20M toward the education plan, $20M to the Munarra Centre and $20M to roads.

“We have been working very hard over this past 12 months, particularly with our local MPs. We are all rallying together and I think that the message has been received loud and clear.

“There are a lot of discussions to be had as to where it’s going to head and start.”

V/Line regional manager north/ north east, Michael Brady: “We are very excited with the rail funding announcement. V/Line is all about community engagement and bringing communities together and this will allow our customers more choice on how and when they travel.

“All stages of the upgrade will include funding for Velocity train stabling at or near Shepparton. It will also include platform extensions at Shepparton, Mooroopna, Murchison East and Nagambie, track signalling upgrades and 54 level crossing upgrades.

“Works have already started on stage one which includes site investigations at Murchison East as well as design works for the stabling upgrades at Shepparton.

“We’re on track to deliver the stabling upgrades for Shepparton by the end of this year, which will enable the fifth daily return service by early next year on Shepparton line.

“This is a great outcome for all of our customers on that line.”

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Starting your career as a personal care worker

IT’S the little things that show care and respect for others.

Some people are naturally very nurturing and these are the people who make wonderful personal care workers and nurses.

Shepparton Villages personal care worker, Kirsty Bridges said, “I love my job. In this role I get to spend plenty of one on one time with the residents and I’ve developed wonderful bonds with the people I work with.”

Shepparton Villages PR, marketing and fundraising manager, Jo Breen said, “At Shepparton Villages, we actively encourage ongoing studies for our personal care workers.

“We value our carers and work to support them in their career paths and opportunities. The pathways for those interested in a career in nursing are plentiful and with a shortage of care staff in the region, we’re always looking for quality people to join our team.”

Shepparton Villages Acacia care manager, Danielle Abbott said, “I’m only new to Shepparton Villages and everyone has been so welcoming and supportive. I take my role and the role of all of our care staff very seriously and am so grateful for the wonderful residents and families I work with.”

Visit Shepparton Villages at 9 Batman Avenue, Shepparton or call 5832 0800.

CARING IS KEY… Making a positive difference to the lives of residents like Christina Furze (centre) are Shepparton Villages personal care worker, Kirsty Bridges (left) and Acacia care manager, Danielle Abbott (right). Photo: Alicia Niglia.

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International Nurses & Midwives Week 2018 A celebration of care to the community

Nursing and Midwifery are a combination of art and science GV HEALTH chief nurse and midwifery officer, Alison Patrick is proud to be a nurse and midwife. Alison said, “This week we are celebrating International Nursing & Midwifery Week and the work our great staff do in delivering safe patient care to the Goulburn Valley. People often do not realise how incredibly skilled nurses and midwives are, all do at least a three-year undergraduate health science degree in nursing or midwifery.

“At GV Health, we have large numbers of staff who have also studied post-graduate courses with many completing post graduate diploma or masters in areas such as emergency nursing, midwifery and critical care.

“There are many opportunities within the field of nursing and midwifery. Our staff works across all areas of health care such as emergency, operating theatres, mental health and rehabilitation. Our midwifery staff work both in hospital and the community. Nurses and midwives have amazing opportunities to work across Australia and Internationally, there are so many opportunities for career growth and development.

“In 2020 – 2021 with the redevelopment at GV Health, we expect 150 new nursing positions to become available and want to let the people of the Goulburn Valley know about the fantastic opportunities there are in the field of nursing and midwifery locally.”

Visit www.gvhealth.org.au to learn more about a career in nursing and midwifery.

HELPING THE COMMUNITY… GV Health nurse, Sarah Kellock is one of the helpful nurses who loves helping the community. Photo: Supplied.

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HOTONDO’S NEW DISPLAY NOW OPEN… Visit Hotondo homes’ Marcoola 269 display home at 67 Sanctuary Drive, Kialla Lakes Estate. Photo: Supplied.

Marcoola display shows exactly what could be yours NEW homebuyers are often faced with the dilemma of visiting the most amazing display homes, only to discover they are well beyond their price range. But thanks to Hotondo Shepparton, you can now walk through their beautiful new Marcoola 269 display home and see exactly what you’d get in any standard Hotondo Homes design.

Hotondo Homes builder, Colin Mintern said, “We wanted to ensure that everything we are showcasing in this display is exactly what you get for the price you pay. You won’t be walking through and wondering how much more a particular feature would cost.

“For us, this display home was about two things – the beautiful design and the value for money. I think new home buyers will be very impressed with what they see. The layout of the home itself is quite free-flowing, yet still provides privacy for each member of the family. The potential in the home is huge.”

Visit the team at the new Marcoola 269 display home now open in the beautiful Kialla Lakes Estate at 67 Sanctuary Drive, Kialla Lakes Estate. Alternatively, you can contact the team by calling 5831 2250.

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THE SPACE OF YOUR DREAMS… From left, Spanline design assessors, Shiree Reeve and Rick Brun can help you create that special outdoor space. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

By Nicholise Garner WHEN I think about the home of my dreams, it’s the verandah that first comes to mind. A place to sit sheltered by the rain and the sun, a place to enjoy the outdoors and the fresh air as I watch the kids play.

Spanline design assessor, Rick Brun said, “Spanline has over 30 years in designing and building patios, verandahs and carports. Our design assessors will help you create the space you’ve always of dreamed of, with projects of any size or colour, customized to suit your lifestyle.”

Spanline use superior, high end products with a 15 year warrantee offering a full range of windows and walling which allow you to experience outdoor living at its best.

The team at Spanline has also expanded to meet demand. Speak to the team at Spanline Shepparton to make the most of your outdoor living space and increase the value of your home. Call Spanline on 5821 6524, visit them at 86 Benalla Road, Shepparton or check out their website www.spanline.com.au for more information.

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Tatura (62) .......................def ...............Mansfield (49) Seymour (88) .................def ..............Rochester (61) Benalla (97) ....................def .........Mooroopna (14) Kyabram (205) ..............def ...... Shepp Swans (28) Euroa (119) ......................def ................... Echuca (80)

GVFL & GVNL Round 6 Saturday, May 12 Benalla ............................. vs.............................Echuca Shepp United............... vs....................... Rochester Euroa ................................. vs................Shepp Swans Seymour .......................... vs........................ Mansfield Kyabram ......................... vs................... Shepparton Tatura ................................ vs...................Mooroopna

GVL Seniors 2018 Ladder Kyabram .......................................................20 Benalla ..........................................................16 Shepparton ..................................................16 Tatura ............................................................12 Euroa .............................................................12 Rochester .....................................................12 Echuca .........................................................12 Mansfield ........................................................8 Seymour..........................................................8 Shepparton United .......................................4 Mooroopna....................................................0 Sheparton Swans ..........................................0

GVL A Grade Results Round 5 Echuca (75) ...................def ........................Euroa (40) Tatura (45) .......................def ...............Mansfield (17) Mooroopna (36) ........def ....................Benalla (29) Seymour (54) .................def ..............Rochester (25) Shepp Swans (49) ......def ................Kyabram (27)

GVL A Grade 2018 Ladder Mooroopna..................................................20 Shepparton ..................................................20 Echuca .........................................................16 Seymour........................................................16 Shepparton United .....................................12 Shepparton Swans......................................12 Tatura ..............................................................8 Rochester .......................................................4 Kyabram .........................................................4 Benalla ............................................................4 Euroa ...............................................................4 Mansfield ........................................................0

MATT CHILCOTT (24) Benalla Rochester Euroa Seymour Kyabram Tatura

KIM O’KEEFFE (23) Benalla Rochester Euroa Seymour Kyabram Tatura

DAMIAN DRUM (27) Echuca Rochester Euroa Seymour Kyabram Tatura

DAVID FOX (24) Benalla Rochester Euroa Seymour Kyabram Tatura

JACQUI HUDGSON (24) Benalla Rochester Euroa Seymour Kyabram Tatura

KYLE POWER (25) Benalla Rochester Euroa Seymour Kyabram Tatura

SUZANNA SHEED (23) Echuca Rochester Euroa Seymour Kyabram Tatura

JOHN RYAN (23) Benalla Rochester Euroa Seymour Kyabram Tatura

MARTIN GLEESON (23) Benalla Rochester Euroa Seymour Kyabram Tatura

PHANTOM (5) Echuca Shepparton United Shepparton Swans Mansfield Shepparton Mooroopna

BOMBERS VS BEARS… The grand final rematch between Shepparton and Kyabram will be the game to watch this week. Pictured, Axel Childs (Kyabram) and Liam Duguid (Shepparton). Photo: Bailey Opie Photography.

The grand final rematch KYABR AM sit on top of the ladder undefeated which is no surprise as they meet Shepparton in match of the round and a replay of last years grand final.

The Bombers are coming off absolutely smashing Shepparton Swans last week and broke the 200 point barrier even without star forward, Kyle Mueller. They did have a handy replacement in Lord Paul though in Paul Newman who eased himself back into Goulburn Valley footy with two goals.

Kayne Pettifer continues his starring role and now has 28 goals after six rounds and an eye on cracking the century this year and along with Sam Sheldon, Lachie Smith and Liam Ogden on fire will be hard to stop.

The Bears have been in ok form after a

tight tussle with Seymour before having last week off. They would love nothing more than to turn the tables on the grand final result of last year.

Ash Holland is having a great year along with Nick Rokahr, Rowan Hiscock and Mitch Brett when he turns up.

It’s a tough ask for the Bears and Kyabram will continue on their merry way and will collect the four points. In other games, Euroa will account for the Swans, second placed Benalla will be too strong for Echuca, Shepparton United will be gallant in defeat to Rochester at Deakin Reserve, Seymour to defeat Mansfield at Kings Park and Tatura to have a big win over Mooroopna at Tatura Park.

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Dysons driving interleague DYSONS Bus Company has secured the rights as the official interleague transport company for AFL Goulburn Murray partner leagues for the next three years.

The partnership will see partner leagues using Dysons transport to travel to their away interleague clashes as part of the AFL Victoria Community Championships.

AFL Goulburn Murray Region general manager, Martin Gleeson welcomed the innovative new partnership.

“Dysons are a very reputable transport company and we are excited to be able to partner with them to serve the needs of our partner leagues over the next three years,” Gleeson said.

“Interleague is a very important program in each League but the transportation of players and officials to away games is a significant cost that must be met.

“This is particularly relevant this year with the KDFNL travelling to Colac, GVL football travelling to Melbourne, GVL netball going to Yarrawonga and the Northern Country Women’s League playing their interleague clash against Central Victoria in Bendigo.

“Through the support of Dysons the significant cost of transportation has been dealt with and each League knows they will be travelling in safety and comfort.”

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to be able to support community football and netball in this way.

“As a family business, Dysons has a deep understanding of the importance of local sport and the important role it plays in the community,” Roy said.

“We have a strong affinity with local clubs and community sport and this partnership will help us put

something back to the community we live and work in as well as celebrating the prestige of representative football and netball.

“Interleague is the chance for the best players to come together and represent their club and their league and we are excited to be able to be a part of it and help out.”

U18 Interleague Squad announced THE GVL has announced its preliminary U18 Interleague Squad to play against the Ballarat FNL at Punt Road Oval on Saturday, May 19.

Coach, Jason Wells is pleased with the way the squad is taking shape.

“The initial squad has been selected after watching the first four rounds of this season and the second half of last season,” Jason said.

“All clubs are represented in the initial squad which is a great reflection on the spread of talent across the league and the overall evenness of competition.

“The first training session was held on May 2 with further sessions on May 9 and May 16 with the May 16 session to be the final team, including a couple of emergencies.

“The coaches are really looking forward to this year’s campaign and to the opportunity to playing at Punt Road against what will no doubt be a strong Ballarat outfit.”

THE INITIAL SQUAD IS: • Benalla Saints: Baily Macdonald, Riley Johnson, Corry Westbury, Thomas Rigby and Thomas Moloney

• Echuca: Fraser Verhey, Jordan Frew, Liam Tenace, Trent Campbell and Riley Clarke • Euroa: Jake Penman, Robert Paradzayi, Andrew Crosbie, Marcus Heritage and Peter Cairns • Kyabram: Daniel Lawson, Billy McLay, Harry Browning-Briese, Ben Napier and Samuel Langley • Mansfield: Joel Sanford Mooroopna: Broady BlackleyDow and Kai Madgwick • Rochester: Andrew Henderson and Dylan Oaff

• Seymour: Benjamin Rigoni, Nicholas Davey and Dylan Hockley • Shepparton: Hugo Ingham, Andrew Pellegrino, James Butts and Spencer Small • Shepparton Swans: Lachlan Mcmahon, Luke Whyte, Nathan Rachele, Tyreece Collison and Zac Alderton • Shepparton United: Adam Pigatto, Edward Adams, Fraser Hicks and Sam McInneny • Tatura: Ethan Moor and Charlie Hill

Senior netball team announced THE GOTAFE Goulburn Valley League has released the final 13 person Senior Netball interleague squad to take on the Ovens and Murray Football Netball League at Yarrawonga on Saturday, May 19.

The squad will also play in the Association Championships to be held at the State Netball and Hockey Centre Melbourne on Sunday, June 17.

GVL senior netball coach, Tracey Brereton is pleased with the standard of players included in her final squad.

“We have selected a good mix of experienced representative players and also some new players,” Tracey said.

“We are really excited to be able to again play the Ovens and Murray League with interleague netball and we are also looking forward to taking our team to the State Championships in Melbourne.”

Trials for the 17 and under and 15 and under squads continue today, with final squads to be announced shortly after.

The final squad is: Lauren Pryde ................. Kyabram FNC Mia Fallon ..................... Mooroopna FNC Maddie Wong ................ Mooroopna FNC Elle McDonald .............. Seymour FNC Ellie O’Sullivan .............. Seymour FNC Ashlee Cann ................... Shepparton FNC Kate Durling .................. Shepparton FNC Morgan Gibson ............. Shepparton FNC Stephanie Gorrie ........... Shepparton FNC Laura Ryan .................... Shepparton FNC Jana Bruinier ................. Shepparton Swans FNC Jessie Barnes .................. Shepparton United FNC Brylee Schache ............... Tatura FNC

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