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SPC Coca-Cola review for potential sale By David Lee COCA-COLA Amatil announced the commencement of a strategic review of growth options for SPC last week, which is hoped to see the company continue to thrive into the future, but said this could be potentially done through the sale or a merger of the business. Coca-Cola Amatil group managing director, Alison Watkins said the review coincides with the completion of a four-year, $100M co-investment in SPC in conjunction with the Victorian Government. Continued on page 22

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Servant and Slave takes out top prize at Indigenous Ceramic Awards

WINNER ANNOUNCED FOR ILLUSTRIOUS CERAMIC AWARDS… The 2018 Indigenous Ceramic Award winner has been announced, with Yhonnie Scarce taking the top prize for her work, Servant and Slave, 2018. Porcelain and hand-blown glass, dimensions variable. Courtesy the artist and This Is No Fantasy Dianne Tanzer + Nicola Stein, Melbourne. Photo: Diana Spriggs.

A UNIQUE representation of fine porcelain and tea by artist, Yhonnie Scarce has been the selected works to take out the top prize in this year’s Shepparton’s Indigenous Ceramic Award, which has attached to it a prize of $20,000. The winning work, Servant and Slave, was selected for the way it speaks to difficult histories with a delicacy and resolved

sophistication of language and material. In an extension of her previous work, Scarce rethinks the traditions of fine porcelain and tea. Her broken and intentionally fragmented porcelain cups appear inhabited or co-opted by a series of black glass forms. She invites us to reflect on past oppressions and lived experiences from her own family. Continued on page 21

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Interactive talks help students learn about law APPROXIMATELY 250 students from 11 schools in Shepparton, Benalla, Kyabram, Mooroopna and Rochester had the chance to hear from experts from some of Victoria’s most important legal bodies last week when they took part in a Shepparton Regional Law Talks event. Run over two days, the talks were hosted by the Victoria Law Foundation and aimed to help students better understand topics covered by the legal studies curriculum. The students heard from presenters including Victorian Ombudsmen, Deborah Glass, Victorian Law Reform Commission chair, Hon. Philip Cummins AM, Independent Member for Shepparton District, Suzanna Sheed and Laurie Rumbold from the Juries Commissioner’s Office.

ALL THINGS LEGAL DISCUSSED… Goulburn Valley Community Legal Centre managing lawyer, Kaz Gurney talking to students about a range of legal matters at the Shepparton Regional Law Talks event held last week. Photo: David Lee.

New fire station one step closer

THE new Shepparton fire station is one step closer to being built at the CFA’s preferred site, Karibok Park, with Greater Shepparton City Council reaching an agreement for the CFA to use the site at their ordinary council meeting. The new location will give Shepparton Fire Brigade more modern and spacious facilities, helping the volunteer members continue their proud history of protecting residential properties and businesses. In this year’s budget, the Government invested $43M to upgrade and build new CFA, Victoria State Emergency Service and Life Saving Victoria facilities.

Other funded CFA projects include a new $13M integrated fire station in Craigieburn, $2.8M to acquire land for a new station to protect Armstrong Creek and surrounding communities, and $2.5M to upgrade Moe’s fire station. The budget also allocates $10M to the Emergency Services Volunteer Sustainability (ESVS) grants program, which provides training and development grants for emergency service volunteers. Minister for Emergency Services, James Merlino said, “We’re working closely with the CFA to make sure Shepparton firefighters have the infrastructure, equipment and training they need to respond to emergencies and keep the community safe.”

Shepparton TODAY Sunny. Morning frost, locally severe. Light winds.

High 15º

Low -2º

Sunrise: 6:43am Sunset: 5:55pm

Thursday H 14º L 3º

Friday H 16º L 9º

Saturday H 15º L 7º

Shepparton Rainfall Water Level Lake Eildon Waranga Basin

Sunday H 14º L 1º

31mm this month

% Full 63.21 63.62

Monday H 15º L 2º

Current Vol (ML) 2,107,561 275,066

Tuesday H 18º L 3º

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Shepparton front and centre in Canberra SHOWING GOVERNMENT REGION WORTH INVESTING IN… From left, Committee for Greater Shepparton chair, Rob Priestly speaking with former Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull during a visit to Canberra by a cohort of about 18 local representatives last week. Photo: Supplied.

By David Lee A COHORT of representatives from the Committee for Greater Shepparton, Greater Shepparton City Council, the Lighthouse Project, Kaiela Institute and business and education delegates took Shepparton to Canberra last week to help see that the region is front and centre. The group of about 18 met with senior members of government to deliver positive messages of Greater Shepparton’s growth and vibrancy and to ensure parliament knows that Shepparton is the regional centre to be investing in. Committee for Greater Shepparton CEO,

Sam Birrell said, “The trip was about getting a delegation of community leaders from Greater Shepparton to meet with ministers in Canberra and it was something we had been planning for quite a while. “We had the chance to meet with the now former Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull and former Deputy Prime Minister, the Agriculture and Water Minister, Education Minister and Regional Development Minister, which was good to have had the chance to talk about our specific issues with. “We spoke with them about some major infrastructure projects that Shepparton needs

including the fast rail, Shepparton Bypass, La Trobe University expansion as well as discussing the finer points and technicalities around the Murray Darling Basin Plan. We also spoke about Indigenous affairs and Shepparton’s attempt to close the gap. “I thought that it went really well. Mr Turnbull was engaged and interested in what we were doing even though he was preoccupied with some of the issues of his own. It would have been good to present to a Prime Minister who was to have some more time in the job. “It was terrific to put our vision of what Greater Shepparton could be to the ministers. I think we presented quite a united front and showed that Shepparton has a united leadership that has a shared vision for the future of the region.” Following the visit, Federal Member for Murray, The Hon Damian Drum took to Facebook to share his pride in the region. “It was my pleasure to host the Committee for Greater Shepparton in parliament. Our mission was to share our vision with senior government ministers. I’m proud to come from the Goulburn Valley and proud to put our great city in the national spotlight,” Mr Drum said.

Character parade a real page turner… Students at Bourchier Street Primary School celebrated the end of Book Week dressing as their favourite characters and strutting their stuff during a special parade on Friday last week. From left, Bourchier Street Primary School students and sisters, Khyara and Ka’mya Austin. Photo: David Lee.

Victorian Chamber holding courses to better your workplace skills THE Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry will be holding a number of training courses in Shepparton in the coming months. On September 10 they will hold an ‘OHS Law for Managers’ course, on September

24 will be the course ‘From Manager to Leader’ and on October 11 the chamber will hold a ‘HSR Initial OHS Training Course.’ For further information or to register, visit www.victorianchamber.com.au

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BEST NEW BUSINESS UNDER TWO YEARS… From left, White King – Pental pallet and construction reconciliation, Charles Pellegrino, Boss Steel Supplies owners, Jumali and Kelly Bostan (Best New Business Under Two Years) and Greater Shepparton Business Centre administration officer, Jo Rathjen. Photos: Nicholise Garner.

VISITOR EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR… From left, White King – Pental national business development manager, David Turkovic, Bill & Beats owner, Jenna Buzza (Visitor Experience of the Year) and Greater Shepparton City Council manager economic development, Anthony Nicolaci.

BUSINESS AWARD… From left, White King – Pental national business development manager, David Turkovic, Glenn Dempsey Builders Pty Ltd owner, Glenn Dempsey (Business Award - Trade) and The Adviser general manager, Will Adams.

New nominees for best new business, visitor experience, business, young professional, best marketing and customer service awards WITH just eight weeks left to nominate a deserving business or professional in the 2018 White King – Pental 95.3 Triple M Business Awards, the community is being urged to think about who they could nominate. This week, Boss Steel Supplies received a nomination under the Best New Business Under Two Years category, Bill & Beats took out a nomination under the Visitor Experience of the Year category, Glenn Dempsey Builders Pty Ltd was nominated under the Business Award – Trade

category, Jaimi King Legal business owner, Jaimi King was nominated under the Young Professional of the Year category, Gagliardi Scott Real Estate took out a nomination under the Best Marketing/Advertising Campaign category and The Personnel Group was nominated under the Customer Service of the Year – Professional category. The Entrepreneur of the Year Award recognises an individual or small group who have demonstrated excellence and innovation in enterprise. Judgment will be

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based on vision, creativity and entrepreneurial spirit. All nominees will have the opportunity to attend the Gala Dinner and Awards Evening on Friday, November 2 at the Eastbank Centre, where winners of each category will be named. Nominations can be made in-store at participating businesses, online at www.sheppartonchamber.com.au/ awards or via post by sending a completed nomination form to Business Awards, PO Box 364, Shepparton 3630.

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YOUNG PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR… From left, White King – Pental pallet and construction reconciliation, Charles Pellegrino, Jaimi King Legal business owner, Jaimi King (Young Professional of the Year) and Latrobe University accounting/taxation lecturer, Maria Zito.

BEST MARKETING/ ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN… From left, White King – Pental pallet and construction reconciliation, Charles Pellegrino, Gagliardi Scott Real Estate owner, Rocky Gagliardi (Best Marketing/ Advertising Campaign) and Shepparton Show Me co-ordinator, Mat Innes-Irons.

CUSTOMER SERVICE OF THE YEAR… From left, White King – Pental national business development manager, David Turkovic, The Personnel Group customer service, Donna Waters (Customer Service of the Year Professional) and WDEA Works employment consultant, Charmain Hoskin.

Shepparton detectives investigate burglaries GOULBURN Valley Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a number of burglaries which occurred in Tatura and Shepparton over the weekend. Three burglaries took place in Tatura with the burglars targeting various Casey Street businesses, a hardware store, a hairdressing salon and an automotive business. Detectives believe a white Ford Courier ute, registration QXN233, was stolen from a Shepparton address and was used in the commission of these offences. The offenders used hand tools to break windows at the front of the businesses in order to gain access. Once inside, the offenders stole a sum of money, a till, a rubber mallet, an Apple iPod a Bluetooth speaker and a Sony digital camera. Eig ht bu rglaries took place in Sheppa r ton i nvolvi ng t h ree storage sheds in Neptune Court, a netball club grounds room and automotive business in Mercury Drive, a residential home on Taig Avenue in Kialla and a primary school on Grahamvale Road. It is believed offenders used various means to enter the properties, cutting their way through fences and using a jemmy bar to force doors or windows. Items stolen during the burglaries include money, alcohol, clothing, jewellery, tools

CAN YOU HELP?… Police are asking for help from the community to track down offenders who carried out a number of burglaries in Shepparton and Tatura. Photo: Supplied.

and electronics. I nvestigators have released CC T V footage featuring a man who they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries into the Tatura Burglaries. The stolen white Ford Courier ute is still outstanding. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.gov.au

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EVENTS

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 NORTHEAST HEALTH WANGARATTA FRIENDS OF THE HOSPITAL is holding its September cake stall on Wednesday, September 19 at the hospital café from 8:30am until sold out. All proceeds go toward urgently needed clinical equipment for the hospital. For more details, contact Nadia on (03)5722 5069.

NEW HOURS FOR SALVOS THRIFT SHOP MOOROOPNA are Tuesdays to Fridays from 10am to 4pm and Saturdays from 9:30am to 3pm. Come and see us for a friendly chat and grab yourself a bargain at 3 Mill Street, Mooroopna or phone 5825 4308. 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)

Locals and visitors to enjoy more than 200 activities GREATER Shepparton City Council officially launched its 2018 – 2019 Activities in the Park program on Friday, which will see more than 200 activities run from September 2018 through to April 2019. The program provides an opportunity for Greater Shepparton residents and visitors to participate in a number of free and low cost activities, encouraging people to be outdoors and get active. The activities on offer are for people of all ages and abilities, providing a great opportunity to utilise the well-established parks, pools and outdoor spaces in the region. This season’s program features many favourite activities however it also features new ones that Activities in the Park hasn’t previously included such as Outdoor Fitness Circuit, Old School Yard Games, Taekwondo, Salsa Rueda in the Park, Playground Escapade Bus Tour, Plogging in the Park and much more. Greater Shepparton City Council Director Com munit y, Kaye T homson thanked everyone for their involvement in the program, particularly the local businesses, clubs and associations for their delivery of activities and support of the program. “I encourage residents and visitors to the

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GET OUT AND ABOUT… From left, local residents, Lia Giles, 8 years old and sister, Ava, 7 years old enjoying the activities on offer at Friday’s launch of the Activities in the Park program. Photo: Nicholise Garner.

region to look over the program, invite their friends and attend some of the activities that are on offer. The activities are open for everyone, so come along and enjoy being active in the outdoors,” Ms Thomson said. For updates on the activities, residents and visitors can download the free Get Mooving App for smart phones, get a copy of the program flyer, visit the Get Mooving Greater Shepparton website or follow Get Mooving Greater Shepparton on Facebook and Instagram.

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TAC and AFL Victoria new partnership THE Transport Accident Commission (TAC) has struck a new partnership with AFL Victoria, with a stronger focus on engaging the almost 250,000 people involved in grassroots regional and metropolitan football. The partnership will engage grassroots football clubs through road safety education and training programs and spectators with a TAC presence and activities at games across the state. The extension of the AFL Victoria partnership means that the TAC will no longer be affiliated with the AFL’s national under-18 talent pathway. Instead, the TAC will take road safety education and awareness to the more than 170,000 participants and 78,000 volunteers involved in 1,100 clubs across Victoria. TAC CEO, Joe Calafiore said, “We’re rapt to be taking road safety to local football and netball clubs, which have such a big community presence, particularly in regional areas which remain tragically overrepresented in the number of deaths on Victorian roads. “Teaming up with AFL Victoria will play an important role in encouraging people to practice safe driving and appreciate that everyone has a role to play in making our roads safe.” AFL Victoria CEO, Steven Reaper said, “Via this new partnership we will work with the TAC, our commissions, leagues and local clubs to help prevent deaths and serious injuries on our roads,” Mr Reaper said. “We have had a fantastic relationship with the TAC through our talent program. The next phase is to create even more opportunities for everyone involved in football clubs, whether you are a player, coach, volunteer or supporter, to play a role in supporting Towards Zero.”

World premiere at this year’s Australian National Piano Award FINALIST in this year’s Australian National Piano Award (ANPA), Vatche Jambazian will get the chance to perform a famous Australian composers’ music that was specially written for him, premiering the piano composition in round one of the awards. What’s more exciting is that the piece, written by famous Australian composer, Andrew Howes will be watched on by the famous composer himself. Vatche said, “I’ll be performing the Moment Musicaux in my first recital at ANPA. “This will be the Australian and world premiere of the work, which I will also perform later in the year in New York. “Andrew will be in Shepparton for the whole competition from the 2nd till the 8th of September he’s very much in touch with Australian nature and wants to spend a week there to work on his compositions as well as hear his work be performed.” Howes said, “The relationship I have with Vatche is unique. He is a receptive, energetic musical partner, who is always open to trying ideas and creating new music. Our collaborations have already explored a large range of musical genres, from solo to concerto, but even outside of music for piano, I always look forward to showing him what I’m working on.” Running throughout the week of September 3 to 8, the musicians will vie for the chance to win up to $68,000 in cash and prizes. Tickets for the Monday to Friday sessions are $10 per session with the Saturday Grand Final costing $30 for adults, $20 for concession and $10 for students. To book your tickets or to find out more about packages, phone Riverlinks on 5832 9511, or visit www. australianpianoaward.com.au to read the news about the

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WELL-KNOWN GUEST SPEAKER… Former local and well-known author and columnist for The Age, Anson Cameron will be guest speaker at the special Australian National Piano Award Gala Dinner, which will be held on Friday, September 7 at Eastbank Photo: Supplied.

musicians, who they are, what times they ‘battle’ it out and more. A special Gala Dinner will be held on Friday, September 7 at Eastbank where former local and well-known author and columnist for The Age, Anson Cameron will be guest speaker. Cost is $140 per person. For enquiries, phone 0409 178 091 or email galadinneranpa@netspace.net.au

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Exclusive stockists of two new Sony televisions SMART TELEVISION MADE SIMPLE… Sounds Around business owners, Nick Durston and Nathan Tranter have settled into their brand new showroom opposite Riverside Plaza. Photo: Sharelle Jarvis.

ANYONE familiar with Riverside Plaza would have noticed the team from Sounds Around are now situated directly across the road. Sounds Around specialise in quality home sound and theatre products and business owners, Nick Durston and Nathan Tranter certainly know their stuff when it comes to televisions. Nick said, “W here televisions are concerned, we only stock Samsung and Sony products. We’ve worked for 10 years with these two brands and with their cutting edge technology and reliability; they are leaders in the field. In fact, we are thrilled to announce that we are now the exclusive stockists for two new Sony television models and invite people to come in to see these televisions for themselves.” For all of your home theatre, sound and vision needs, from wireless music and television to home theatre, Sounds Around are the AV experts. Find Sounds Around at their new location, 8026 Melbourne Road, Kialla. There’s plenty of free parking and Nick and Nathan will help steer you in the right direction. Phone 5821 0006 for more information.

RSL to benefit from war heritage collections training

THE Shepparton RSL Sub-Branch is one of 14 ex-service organisations that has been selected to participate in a new round of the War Heritage Collections Training Program, part of the Andrews Labor Government’s Veterans Heritage Project. The first round of the War Heritage Collections Training Program was tremendously successful and helped five ex-service organisations catalogue and preserve hundreds of unique items that reflect Australia’s proud war heritage. T he Wa r H e r it a ge C ol le c t ion s Training Program provides ex-service organisations with expert museological support, a tailored report identifying collection priorities, up to $5,000 to work with a conservation professional to repair and maintain memorabilia and support for digital cataloguing. Shepparton RSL Sub-Branch will use the funding to train their volunteers up to the highest standard to ensure we maintain high quality, well cared for military displays.

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JUNGLE CHARACTERS PORTRAY POSITIVE MESSAGE… From left, St Mel’s Primary School students, Daniel Clifford, Mia Borzillo and Francis Nfundiko all aged 12. Photo: Sharelle Jarvis.

It’s a jungle out there STUDENTS of St. Mel’s Primary School have been excitedly rehearsing for the school’s upcoming production, ‘It’s a jungle out there’ produced in association with EP Music. St. Mel’s visual and performing arts teacher, Robyn Banfield has worked at St. Mel’s for 10 years and is proud to see so much growth and development in so many of the students as they’ve come to embrace their part in this play. Robyn said, “It’s a jungle out there is a little different to other productions we’ve done. We chose this particular play because of its positive message. The central theme of the story explores the idea of inclusion. One group of animals in the play is shunned for no good reason. The story draws parallels in society, teaching

inclusion and the realisation that everyone has something to offer. “The whole school takes some part in the production but this play calls for a bigger core cast, featuring more children and giving more children a chance to shine than any other play we’ve done. We’ve seen a lot of children who wouldn’t normally be involved, taking larger roles in this play and their growth as individuals and as a group throughout rehearsals has been wonderful to see. It’s a jungle out there will be performed at St. Mel’s on Wednesday, September 5 and Thursday, September 6 from 7pm. Tickets are $5 and must be pre-purchased from St. Mel’s Primary School at 35 Hamilton Street, Shepparton or phone 5821 3136.

Action against council lodged in Victorian Supreme Court TWO separate actions were lodged in the Victorian Supreme Court against the Greater Shepparton City Council last week. The actions by law firm, Minter Ellison, on behalf of developer Shepparton Pty Ltd, and Wisewould Mahony, on behalf of MARL Enterprises Pty Ltd, which trades as Fairleys in Shepparton, focus on a Supreme Court judicial review of council’s process in relation to retail development in north Shepparton. A Fairleys and Michaels IGA stores spokesperson said, “I n an affidavit in support of the Supreme Court review solicitor, Philip Bisset for Shepparton Pty Ltd, swears to issues relating to the June 2018 Council Meeting where the plaintiffs were not aware of either the existence of, or the contents of an Essential Economics Report, nor were they informed by the council that it intended to have regard for this report at that council meeting. Nor that they were informed by council that the council intended to rely on expressions of opinion contained in the report in passing resolutions made at that meeting, nor were they given any opportunity to make any submission or comment with respect to the Page 12 – The Adviser. Australia No. 1:1420 Wednesday, August 29, 2018

contents of the Essential Economic Report. “The Wisewould Mahony affidavit by Robert McGirr for Fairleys, also sets out the claims that the report council relied upon contained a significant error and that at no time had they been provided with a copy of the report, nor had they been invited to provide comment in relation to content of the report. Nor had they been invited to the briefing the council received in relation to the report, nor had they been warned that the council decisions regarding north Shepparton retail area at the June 18, 2018 meeting were to be or might be influenced by the matters set out in the Essential Economic Report. “This legal action is yet another step in the planning process which has seen the same developer and Fairleys take council to VCAT for two failures to exercise a decision regarding a planning application for their businesses in north Shepparton. Those VCAT hearings were settled to the developer and Fairleys’ satisfaction and eventually planning permission for two stages of retail and supermarket development were granted by consent of all parties including that of council.”

Get the perfect gift for dad this Father’s Day JAYCAR Electronics has everything you need for dad this Father’s Day; and with their tech savvy and knowledgeable staff you’re sure to find the perfect gift for dad. Jaycar’s Father’s Day catalogue is out now, featuring some great gift ideas that will be fun for all of the family. Jaycar have heaps of big boy’s toys at great prices in store. There’s $100 off the price of Bluetooth turn-tables, there are an assortment of remote control cars and drones, special deals on solar panels and outdoor stoves for the ‘outdoor dad’ along with plenty more.

Store manager, Chris Lane said, “We are committed to providing customers with quality, range and value for money. We have a passion for electronics and are proud to be able to bring really unique products to our customers. If you’re after a specific electronic component or any number of entertaining or useful gadgets, pop in and have a chat to us – we’ll help you find something just right for your dad.” Visit Jaycar Electronics at 4/575-585 Wyndham Street, Shepparton or online at www.jaycar.com.au or phone 5822 4037.

Father’s Day H Sunday, 2nd September

FATHER’S DAY COVERED… Come see the team at Jaycar Electronics for a gift for dad. From left, assistant manager, Kyle Inifer, Andrew Jarred, Mathew Vidler, store manager, Chris Lane and duty manager, Jaclyn Williams. Photo: Sharelle Jarvis.

Give dad a massage this Father’s Day

TWELVE MONTHS OF BLESSINGS… Proud Traditional Thai Massage business owner, Nattanya (Kathy) Khongsthidporn and manager, Chat Petnamkhang celebrated their ﬁrst anniversary with the blessings of Buddhist monks. Photo: Supplied.

IN celebration of Proud Traditional Thai Massage’s first anniversary, Buddhist monks from temples in Melbourne and Thailand visited and placed blessings on the business, its clients and staff. P roud Trad it ion a l T h a i M as sage bu si ne s s ow ner, Nat t a nya ( K at hy) Khongsthidporn said, “It felt wonderful to have the support and blessings from our Buddhist monks. To be blessed in this way supports our core values of physical and spiritual wellbeing. We are very grateful to all of our clients who have supported us over the past year and while

we’re not doctors, we feel proud of the physical progress and range of motion that so many of our regular clients have experienced. We truly care about what we do and how we can help our clients. Whether it is a 30-minute or four-hour session, we massage clients to release and remove physical tension and we hope this experience affects their overall wellbeing.” Give Dad a gift voucher for a one hour massage at Proud Traditional Thai for just $50 this Father’s Day. Drop into 272B Maude Street, Shepparton or call 5858 5446 to book your massage.

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Obituary

Goodbye to a beautiful woman Liz Ainsworth 19 August 1964 - 7 August 2018

LIZ Ainsworth wanted to be in television from the time she was 13. When she was old enough to work she pestered GMV 6 with phone calls and letters until they gave her a job. She started as a secretary before moving to copywriting, thus beginning her dealings with businesses throughout Shepparton and the Goulburn Valley. A couple of years later she snaffled a job as a news camera operator with Channel 7 in London and spent three months travelling all over England and parts of the continent covering news and sport. Just before returning to Australia Liz developed Addison’s Disease and was seriously ill for several weeks. In typical Liz fashion she bounced back and for the rest of her life was on steroid replacement therapy. This was something that just had to be managed and she never allowed it to impact her lifestyle.

Liz married Garry in December 1987 and had five children, Adam, who passed away just after birth, Matthew, Alexander, Isobella and Xavier. She adored her kids and was the best mum, going to all their events, sporting activities, school plays, graduations and assemblies. She loved holidays with the kids, from Benalla to Singapore and beyond, everyone had to be together. In 1995 she backed herself and started her own business, L.A. Vision, producing television commercials and corporate videos, and advising clients on media strategies. She was the ultimate professional when it came to her business and image and she soon had clients stretching from Shepparton to Melbourne to Sydney and beyond. Local businesses knew she was the person to go to if you wanted it done right and with the right advice. Liz was also a great friend, guaranteed to bring a party to life and always there when she was needed. Somehow she managed to squeeze in a great social life between business and family. In later years she started ‘The Old Coffee Beans’ bringing all her friends together for a weekly catch up over coffee. Liz believed in the local community, she was heavily involved in Suzanna Sheed’s election campaign and also the ‘Merry Moos’ campaign, and was a great supporter

of The Community Fund Goulburn Valley, Connect GV, The Lighthouse Project and The Haven. She gave scholarships, donated time and expertise, and gave them all 110 percent effort. A f ter she developed breast cancer she spoke at Pink Ribbon Brunches in Shepparton and Mooroopna but never let the disease rule her life, continuing to work and live as if she wasn’t ill. She continued to work right up until the Friday before she died and could still crack a smile until the end.

Miss Muddy set to continue next year DESPITE reports the popular Miss Muddy obstacle course events would cease after 2018, they will now continue through 2019 and beyond, thanks to the brand being acquired by Zaidee’s Rainbow Foundation. The foundation, which supports organ and tissue donation awareness, will continue running the event at all the regular locations and will also look to take it back to places that missed out this year such as Perth, Adelaide and Townsville. After announcing the impending closure of the event series earlier this year, Miss Muddy organisers were inundated with messages from the public pleading not to wrap up the hugely popular event. Fun Events CEO Adam McDonald said, “We wanted to know the event would be in good hands. “Zaidee’s was the obvious choice given their experience in running events such as

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Mad Cow Mud Run and Powder Stomp.” In addition to Miss Muddy, Zaidee’s Rainbow Foundation will also now take over Fun Events’ other colour-foam annual obstacle race Rumble Run and Muddy Rumble. The foundation’s managing director, Allan Turner said, “In 2017, 158,500 Australians died, only 510 people were organ donors, so a lot of work needs to be done to increase this donation rate and with the help of Miss Muddy supporters I believe we will. “Not only is Miss Muddy a thoroughly enjoyable, family-friendly event, but we’re pleased that it will help spread the word about the vital importance of organ and tissue donation. “We will look forward to taking Miss Muddy and Rumble Run to even more locations around Australia in years to come.”

Visit Shepparton’s

31 AUGUST 2 SEPTEMBER 2018

Shepparton Showgrounds High Street, Shepparton

Gates open: Friday 11am - 5pm Saturday 10am - 5pm Sunday 10am - 4pm

Tickets: Adults $15 Concession $12 Under 16s FREE Eftpos is available for entry

LOOK out people in the Goulburn Valley! The Great Outdoor & 4X4 Expo is heading your way! The Great Outdoor Expo i s owned a nd organised by Richard and Carol Hiscock, who have a combined 35 years experience in the exhibition and event industry. The Great Outdoor Expo’s focus is to stage excellent events which meet both industry and client needs. The expo’s committed team understands the importance of identifying and

meeting customer expectations, and so tailors solutions to ensure each exhibitor has a profitable show experience. The Great Outdoor Expo aims to create unequalled face-to-face business opportunities by delivering market leading exhibitions in regional Victoria. The foundation of our business is built on exceptional customer service, respect and integrity in the pursuit of mutually profitable outcomes.

Make sure you visit the Shepparton Great Outdoor & 4X4 Expo for a chance to win Minelab X-TERRA 705 (with 9” 7.5kHz Coil): Valued at $850 - Miners Den www.minersden.com.au or a portable hot water service: valued at $399 and supplied by Malandy Outdoor Adventure www. malandy.com.au/ Or a Waeco Car fridge valued at $899 supplied by Lyal Eales Camping Stores.

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THERE’S NOTHING LIKE GETTING OUT AND ABOUT IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS… Camping Adventures managing director, Graham Pryde will have a Camping Adventures site at the upcoming Shepparton’s Great Outdoor & 4X4 Expo. Photo: Supplied.

Making it easy to get off the beaten track WITH solar and battery power capabilities and smarter trailer designs, off road camping is growing in popularity. Camping Adventures managing director, Graham Pryde said, “Australians are wanting to explore more remote areas and we are seeing a trend in the move from caravans to campers which enable people to get off the beaten track. “We will be showcasing two of our most popular Australian made Patriot Campers. The X1 Grand Tourer has won Camper Trailer of the Year five years in a row and the Patriot X2 Grand Tourer won 2018 Camper Trailer of the Year in its first year out. What sets these trailers apart

from others is they are small and rugged, designed for easy towing, offering campers the ability to get in touch with nature and explore more of our beautiful country.” Camping Adventures will be onsite at Shepparton’s Great Outdoor & 4X4 Expo. Camping Adventures are also suppliers of the popular Australian clothing brand Spika with clothes designed especially to suit farmers and sports hunters. For more information, visit www. campingadventuresoz.com.au and head to their site at Shepparton’s Great Outdoor & 4X4 Expo August 31 to September 2.

Have you experienced LDV yet?

A VALUE AND QUALITY 4X4 ALTERNATIVE… Jayell LDV sales manager, Phil Brown will be showcasing LDV at the Shepparton Great Outdoor and 4X4 Expo. Photo: Sharelle Jarvis.

A BRAND new vehicle option has come to the Goulburn Valley and Riverina area. You probably haven’t heard much about LDV before, a division of SAIC of China, their biggest auto manufacturer. But that’s ok. LDV are now here and ready to prove themselves. Jayell LDV Kyabram have been appointed the dealers covering the Shepparton, Echuca, Deniliquin to Jerilderie municipalities and are keen to showcase the quality and affordability of LDV products to you. Jayell LDV sales manager, Phil Brown said, “The company has done everything right with these products including the 4X4 single or dual cab options along with Page 16 – The Adviser. Australia No. 1:1420 Wednesday, August 29, 2018

their SUV range being awarded a five star Ancap rating with a five year 130,000km warranty. Their products are one of Europe’s recognised brands particularly with the large range of commercial vans and MPV vehicles, which includes seven and nine seater options at realistic prices. “We’re thrilled to hold the franchise and I am proud to offer clients a new driving experience with recognised support and customer service from the team at Jayell LDV.” Jayell LDV will be showcasing LDV and Mahindra products at Shepparton Great Outdoor and 4X4 EXPO. For more information, call Phil Brown at Jayell LDV on 5852 2533 or visit www.jayellldv.com.au

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Common camping mistakes Not researching where you’re going Spontaneity is all well and good when camping, but researching ensures that you give yourselves the best chance of having a good time. This becomes more important if your time is limited for the camping trip. A little bit of homework in the beginning is an important part of your camping trip. Shivering in your tents at night Wrong bedding is going to make your life miserable and air mattresses in winter can be a campers nightmare! Think carefully about the weather conditions you will be sleeping in, your own body temperature (eg. are you a cold sleeper

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or warm sleeper) and then buy appropriately. Invest in good quality sleeping bags, great self-inflating mattresses, and do away with the blow up mattresses! Underestimating the importance of lighting Don’t underestimate the importance of being able to see around camp easily. Tripping over ropes, branches and rocks is not fun and you don’t want an injury at the start of your trip. You can’t have too much lighting. While headlamps and hand held torches are essential, lighting up and entire area will make your night time camping experience so much better, especially when it comes to meal preparations.

TRAVELLING AUSTRALIA IN PURE LUXURY… Some examples of Bailey Victoria’s quality caravans. Photo: Supplied.

70 years of manufacturing history BAILEY is an industry leader in lightweight caravan technology and will this year celebrate its 70th year of manufacturing in the UK. In 2010 Bailey opened its Australian division and began officially importing UK Bailey caravans into Australia. Four years later, Bailey launched its muchanticipated Australian designed and built range using advanced timber-free construction techniques and processes learned from the UK. Bailey Victoria dealer principal, Gina Stanwell said, “The remarkable thing about Bailey caravans is that they can weigh half a tonne less than other traditionally built Australian caravans of a similar size, meaning they can be

towed by a wide range of small to midsized SUVs and 4WDs. “C o m b i n e d w i t h l a rg e a n d contemporary living areas featuring Bailey’s signature Skyview panoramic windows, high quality fittings and appliances as well as a market leading 10 year water ingress warranty, making Bailey’s real show stopping caravans.” To c e l e b ra te 70 ye a r s of manufacturing history, Bailey are offering unmissable anniversary show specials on its entire great range of Aussie-built, lightweight Bailey caravans at stand 37 at the Shepparton Great Outdoor and 4x4 Expo August 31-September 2. For more information about Bailey Victoria, visit www.baileyvic.com.au

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The way we drive now reflects the way we live THE CAR FOR YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE… From left, Darryl Twitt Motors marketing manager, Pike Peters and sales consultant, Scott Mutimer with the Land Rover Discovery and Honda CR-V. Darryl Twitt Motors will showcase a range of 4X4’s at the Shepparton Great Outdoor 4X4 Expo. Photo: Sharelle Jarvis.

WE all seek adventure and freedom in our vehicles and as a result, many of us choose a 4X4 to reflect this lifestyle choice. So, it should be no surprise that the Land Rover Discovery won the carsales.com.au ‘Car of the Year’ over more conventional vehicles. The Discovery is like a Swiss Army Knife of vehicles – combining capability, flexibility and luxury in an innovative way – including the use of aluminium body construction resulting in a huge weight

saving. High performance 4-cylinder diesels and a revised V6 diesel give the Discovery class leading economy for such a large 4X4. At the other end of the scale, the Honda CR-V has grown up – with a choice of five or seven seats and all-wheel drive capability. Darryl Twitt Motors marketing manager, Pike Peters said, “This car is like a Tardis – it swallows tons of gear, offers great seating

options for the adventurous family – but still is city and garage friendly in its dimensions. “Flexibility and adventure are the order of the day in motoring – be it full sized, and legendarily unstoppable or flexible and city friendly – the 4X4 is now the dominant choice for drivers in Australia.” Darryl Twitt Motors will showcase a range of 4X4’s at the Shepparton Great Outdoor 4X4 Expo.

Cruise the open water ONE of the best ways to maintain a proper work/life balance is by making sure you spend quality time with friends and family. Switch-off the TV and start reconnecting with those who are most important to you by enjoying a day or weekend on the water together. There’s something incredibly freeing about cruising on the open water – breathing in the fresh air, feeling the wind in your hair and the ocean beneath. Leave all your worries back on the shore and escape for the day. One of the biggest misconceptions about boating is that it’s expensive. What most people don’t know is that you can hire a boat for less than what it costs to take a family of four to the

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movies for the afternoon! Otherwise, if you’re looking to make a purchase, there are financing options available. Boating is also easily accessible. Even if you don’t live near the ocean, Australia has many waterways to explore – from bays to rivers to lakes. No matter what your skill level, there’s a wide array of information available to interested boaters. There are boating and water safety courses everywhere these days including classes for sailing, fishing, scuba diving, snorkelling and even water-skiing. Best of all, boating is fun. All you need to do is remember to stick to the simple safety guidelines and enjoy yourself!

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A first glimpse of recently opened $9.3M trades skills centre By David Lee APPROXIMATELY 33 locals had the chance to get a glimpse of the recently opened $9.3M Goulburn Murray Trades Skills Centre on Tuesday last week, when organisers hosted a special Industry Night. Now open, the centre has become home to GOTAFE trainers and students from the building, construction and cabinet making departments. The new centre comprises of classrooms, computer labs, workshop, tool bays and office accommodation. The building is multifunctional and features full visibility of the extensive workshop throughout the building. The Goulburn Murray Trade Skills Centre is an initiative of the Better Together Alliance comprising of GOTAFE and the region’s four public secondary

schools, Maguire College, Shepparton H ig h S cho ol , Wa ng a nu i Pa rk a nd Mooroopna Secondary Colleges. The purpose-built facility was co-funded by the Federal Government and will provide the perfect learning environment for building, construction and cabinet making students initially with scope to expand delivery in the future. GOTAFE building and construction tea m leader, Jef f Gleeson sa id t he equipment and machinery is all set up with students commencing classes in the new facilities. “Working in a modern facility is a great experience for our students,” Mr Gleeson said. “We are able to work a lot smarter, and are looking forward to using the facility and working together.”

SNEAK PEEK OF NEW EDUCATIONAL FACILITY… Thirty three locals got a sneak peek of the new $9.3M Goulburn Murray Trades Skills Centre last week, which is now open. Photo: Supplied.

Servant and Slave takes out top prize at Indigenous Ceramic Awards continued from front page SHEPPARTON Art Museum director, Dr Rebecca Coates said the award supports Indigenous artists to pursue aspirational projects in the medium and provides a national

platform to share personal, historical and deep cultural learnings from artist and country. “The award celebrates and supports the rich and diverse use of the ceramic medium by Indigenous artists and acknowledges the special industry of ceramic art. Each

shortlisted artist has presented a substantial body of new work for display,” Dr Coates said. The 2018 Indigenous Ceramic Award exhibition will run until Sunday, November 11 at Shepparton Art Museum.

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Awards aim to celebrate our cultural heritage NOMINATIONS are being called on for the 2019 Greater Shepparton Cultural Heritage Awards, which were last week. The awards, which are held through the collaborative efforts of the Greater Shepparton Heritage Advisory Committee and Greater Shepparton City Council every two years, recognise outstanding contributions to cultural heritage and c o n s e r vat io n , r e s e a rc h , e du c at io n , promotion, interpretation, training and awareness-raising within the municipality. Greater Shepparton City Council Director Sustainable Development , G eraldine Christou said that cultural heritage relates to more than simply architectural significance. “It includes both tangible cultural heritage, such as buildings and landscapes, books, artefacts and artwork, and intangible cultural heritage, such as folklore, traditions, language and knowledge,” Ms Christou said. “It also includes places of social, historical, technical and spiritual significance. “It is vital that we identify and conserve all places of cultural heritage significance to our municipality; whether they are grand nineteenth century homesteads, humble weatherboard cottages or remnants of our early agricultural and industrial pursuits.

NOMINATE OUR CULTURAL HERITAGE… From left, Greater Shepparton City Council deputy mayor, Cr Seema Abdullah, chairperson of the Heritage Advisory Committee, Marjorie Earl and Greater Shepparton City Council councillor, Dinny Adem. Photo: Sharelle Jarvis.

We must identify these places to ensure that our history is recorded and accessible for future generations, and we must celebrate their significance. “The members of the Heritage Advisory Committee have been instrumental in changing the profile of cultural heritage in Greater Shepparton. The committee, in association with council, now run an

exciting program of heritage events and activities each year, most of which are free to attend.” Awards nominations will close on Friday, December 7. The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony to be held in April 2019. For more information, visit greatershepparton.com.au

SPC Coca-Cola review for potential sale continued from front page “WITH this investment, we kept SPC operating, invested in modernising the plant

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and created new business opportunities,” Ms Watkins said. “T hese i ncluded new tomato a nd high-speed snack lines, a new aseptic fruit processing system and new export opportunities including China, all of which will support ongoing growth. “The co-investment is complete, and now is the right time to consider options for the business. “We believe there are many opportunities for g row t h i n S P C , i nclud i ng new products and markets, further efficiency i mprove m e nt s a nd t e c h nolo g y a nd intellectual property. The review will look at how this growth could be unlocked, potentially through a change in ownership, alliances or mergers. “We see a positive future for SPC as it continues to transform its operations.” SPC managing director, Reg Weine said, “I was in Shepparton last week speaking

with our people and local stakeholders about the strategic review announcement. “They’re really positive as they should be, there are lots of achievements to be proud of at SPC. “We thank the dedicated team at SPC for their efforts to date in transforming the business and we’ll keep them updated as the review progresses,” Mr Weine said. “Our focus is very much on how we can expand SPC’s premium product range under the Goulburn Valley brand and increase exports while growing our core portfolio. “The review gives us the chance to examine these issues and determine if our current internal and ownership structures are best placed to achieve them.   “It’s business as usual as we continue to work together for the best outcome to unlock strategic growth potential for SPC.”

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The Annual Emerald Bank Heritage Rally and Market Day ALL THINGS HERITAGE AND YESTERYEAR…The annual Shepparton Heritage Rally is on again this Father’s Day with plenty of fun for the whole family to enjoy. Photo: Nicholise Garner.

THIS YEAR sees Shepparton’s seventh year hosting the Emerald Bank Annual Heritage Rally. Taking place at the Emerald Bank Complex, the event has evolved over time, becoming bigger and better and attracting thousands of people locally and interstate. Held every year on Father’s Day, The Heritage Rally incorporates Shepparton’s Farmer’s and Village Markets along with a variety of working demonstrations, as well as a 1923 McDonald Imperial Roller, model steam engines, model planes just to name a few. Shepparton’s Heritage Rally has proved extremely successful and continues to grow each year supporting children’s interest in our history. A great place to take dad and celebrate Father’s Day, Emerald Bank’s Heritage Rally and Market Day will be held this Sunday, September 2 from 9am-3pm

HIGH FLYING EVENT… The Victorian Mixed Ultimate Frisbee Championships was a huge success over the weekend, with approximately 500 players, officials and spectators converging on the region for the event. Photo: Supplied.

With 70 market stalls, this will be Emerald Bank’s biggest market day so far this year. The day will be a great family day out with live music, kids entertainment a jumping castle, miniature train rides, horse drawn wagon rides and a petting zoo for kids. There will be a free shuttle bus between Emerald Bank and the Shepparton Airport, where from 10:30 to 3pm, the GV Aero Club will join in the celebrations with their open day. An antique aircraft fly-in will take place along with joy flights and the AOPA Freedom to Fly Team will be conducting a display (weather permitting) and will also have a free Junior Simulator Bus set up. All parking on Sunday at Emerald Bank attracts a gold coin donation per car. This event is one to look forward to each year and a great way to spend the Father’s Day weekend.

Hundreds turn out for return of frisbee championships APPROXIMATELY 500 players, officials and spectators from across Victoria converged on the region over the weekend for the Victorian Mixed Ultimate Frisbee Championships. After the success of last year’s event and feedback from its participants, Ultimate Victoria made the decision to bring its state mixed Ultimate Frisbee championships back to the region for the second year running. Greater Sheppa r ton Cit y Cou ncil Mayor, Cr Kim O’Keeffe said “On behalf of council I thank Ultimate Victoria for

choosing to bring this event to Greater Sheppa r ton. T h is prov ide s a g reat opportunity for our region to showcase Greater Shepparton and further enhance our profile as a leading major event destination in regional Australia.” Ultimate Victoria acting president, Jess Chadderton said, “Our focus has been on trying to develop the sport throughout the state of Victoria. “We would like to thank the Greater Sheppa r ton Cit y C ou nci l for t hei r tremendous support with hosting the event at Mooroopna Recreation Reserve.”

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Calling all poets and story writers! LOCAL poets and story writers are being encouraged to submit pieces for the 2018 Joseph Furphy Commemorative Literary Prize. Now in its 26th year, the literary prize was inaugurated in 1993 to commemorate 150 years since the birth of Joseph Furphy. Poetry entries may be on any subject and in any style and will be judged in two sections. The youth section is for entrants up to 18 years of age and carries a prize of $75 for a poem of up to 30 lines. The open section carries a prize of $150 for a poem of up to 40 lines. Robyn Black is the judge for the open poetry section. Robyn is a poet, the president of the Goulburn Valley Writers’ Group Inc., and a former editor of Tamba Magazine. David Kelly is the judge for the youth poetry section. David is a poet and a former organiser with the Poets’ Union Inc. Entries for the short story competition will be judged in three sections. The junior section caters for entrants up to 12 years of age and carries a prize of $50 for a story of up to 2,000 words. The youth section, for entrants 13 to 18 years of age, carries a prize of $100 for a story of up to 3,000 words. The open section carries a prize of $300 for a short story with a maximum word limit of 3,500 words. The judges for the short story competition are John Lewis (open section), Pauline Roberts (youth section) and Suellen Drysdale (junior section). Entries for the competition close on October 19. Entry forms are available from all branches of Goulburn Valley Libraries, or may be downloaded from www.gvlibraries.com.au

Taking locals worldwide WITH so many wonderful places to visit worldwide, Lyn McNaught Travel have put the best packages together to make your travel choices easy. Lyn McNaught Travel specialise in group departures from the Goulburn Valley and have four fantastic group tours to choose from in 2019. Lyn said, “We have travel plans for a number of exciting destinations throughout 2019 and group departures from the Goulburn Valley make your travel easy. “In May, Joe Bovalino will be taking a group to the South of Italy for 18 days. On July 31, Tara McPherson will be taking a group of travellers from the Goulburn Valley to Spain and Portugal for three weeks. “I’m going to be doing some group tours later in the year

also, heading with a group of locals to Nashville, Canada and Alaska for 26 days from September 4, 2019, and in November, I’ll be heading with another group in search of leopards and tigers for 23 days in India and Sri Lanka.” Travelling with a group of locals is a great way to make lasting friendships and to share sometimes life-changing experiences. Lyn said, “I look forward to getting to know some more travellers from our community and to sharing some wonderful experiences.” Visit the team at Lyn McNaught Travel at 50 McLennan Street, Mooroopna or call them on 5825 1866 to discuss your travel plans.

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