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PARKRUN’S 5 YEAR MILESTONE

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2019

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Region starts new year on a record high

Christmas and Boxing Day sales wrap up

By Ash Beks BUSINESSES across the region have let out a joint sigh of relief, bidding farewell to the busy sales season as the quiet time January clean up commences.

The lead up to Christmas has become quite drawn out over recent years, with O c tob er a nd Novemb er rep or t i ng increasingly more sales, especially online.

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Shepparton Mon, Dec 31 Tue, Jan 1

Wed, Jan 2

Thur, Jan 3

35° 38° 34° 39°

Fri, Jan 4

44.6°

HOT, HOT, HOT… Shepparton and the surrounding region sweltered through a heatwave last week that saw the mercury reach 44.6ºC on Friday, which is the highest January temperature recorded in our city. And there is no reprieve forecast, with temperatures set to remain in the 30s over the coming week.

Photo: Alicia Niglia.

Locals swelter through heatwave

By David Lee SHEPPARTON has started the new year on a high, but not the high you would expect, with the region last week sweltering through a heatwave that saw Friday’s temperatures break Shepparton’s records.

Temperatures rose rapidly in the morning on Friday, reaching

above 30°C by 9:30am in Shepparton and reaching 44.6°C by 4:40pm, which is the hottest January day ever recorded in the city.

After a very short cool change on Saturday the mercury has been rapidly rising and is forecast to remain in the 30s for the next week.

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NEWS

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Joining forces to bring shade to popular gardens LOCALS and visitors alike will now be able to enjoy the popular scenes at the Australian Botanical Gardens Shepparton under a shaded area, thanks to a joint effort by the Rotary Club of Shepparton South and Friends of the Botanical Gardens.

The two groups worked with other members of the local community to create a shaded area and shelter over some seating at the gardens which was officially opened in December last year.

Initiated in the year of Rotary Club of Shepparton South president, Andrew Lelliott, Friends of the Botanical Gardens member, Jenny Houlihan presented a potential project for the club members to design and construct a shade structure over seating. The plans were started in January 2018; the engineering computations were completed by Todd Durnthaler Design. Frank Moretto, a commercial builder, was appointed and donated his services.

In June when the building permit was approved, steel was purchased from Nalinga steel. During September some excavations and concreting were started by John Baldi concreting, with no cost to the club. Thanks to Baldi Concreting for this service.

A COMMUNITY EFFORT… From left, Rotary Club of Shepparton South rotarian, Brian Pethybridge, Greater Shepparton City Council Deputy Mayor, Cr Shelley Sutton, The Rotary Club of Shepparton South president, Graham Royden and Friends of the Botanical Gardens member, Jenny Houlihan. Photo: Supplied.

The frame and construction were started by Rotarians Bill King and Brian Pethybridge in September and October. The installation was finished in October last year, with assistance from various Rotarians.

Further concreting was needed, again provided by Baldi Concreting.

Signage was completed by Yarrawonga Custom Plasma Cutting.

Shortlisted artists announced for prestigious ceramic award SIX shortlisted ceramic artists will get the chance to vie for a top prize of $50,000 at this year’s prestigious 2019 Sidney Myer Fund Australian Ceramic Award (SMFACA).

Julie Bartholomew, Stephen Bird, Greg Daly, Lynda Draper, Juz Kitson and Isadora Vaughan submitted their pieces, which will be presented at Shepparton Art Museum (SAM) from June 22 to September 1.

The 2019 award will be judged by

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Melbourne-based artist, Stephen Benwell, SAM director, Dr Rebecca Coates and Art Gallery of South Australia assistant director, artistic programs, Lisa Slade. The winner will be announced during the exhibition’s official opening on Friday, June 21.

The 2019 SMFACA attracted an extremely high calibre of entrants, with around 50 applications from around the country by many of Australia’s leading contemporary

artists and ceramicists.

Dr Coates said, “We wish to commend and thank all of the artists who submitted proposals for the 2019 Sidney Myer Fund Australia Ceramic Award. The six shortlisted artists selected by the judges reflect the exciting and innovative ways that artists are working with ceramics as a contemporary medium. We look forward to seeing how their projects develop and evolve with much anticipation.”

NEWS

Concerns raised over overpass project

The Advise r posted the desig n on Facebook asking the com munit y for their thoughts and we were met with the following responses.

• You’re kidding me! Please COGS don’t get suck in to the IDIOTIC ideas of Daniel Andrews ......... just because of an accident that occurred during the Steve Bracks ALP government they now think that railway crossings are dangerous? They are only dangerous because vehicles/pedestrians don’t bother to give way. - Glenn Londey • That’s precisely why they’re dangerous! Because we live in a world of idiots who don’t have time to follow the rules. The rest of us have to engineer around them! I think it this instance though, an overpass is needed but I thought they were talking about relocating the station to the lake at one time and if you build and overpass, it should tie into allowing access to both sides of the railway for a second platform and services open up north of Shepp again. - Ashley Lahm

• I don’t think so. If they go with this they need a new architect not everyone likes modern art. - Sandra Fowler

• Build it and they will come, hopefully this means more train services. - Moose Mellington

• Matches the new courthouse and art museum. Hideous!!! - Becca Jane

• It would be great to have a overpass again from the station for people to have quicker access to the town. Many years back there was an overpass from the station to Hoskin St. I don’t think there is a need for another monster building for the Railway Station........ - Barbara Dougherty

By David Lee In December, overpass plans for the Shepparton Rail Station were released for public consulting, with many in the community concerned of adverse reactions.

The $18M project’s concept design features brightly coloured cladding that wraps around the bridge, the stairs, and the lift cores, suggesting the movement of fruit along a conveyor belt. This holistic design provides a dynamic visual effect which changes according to the viewing angle, while maintaining signal sightlines.

As part of the project, the construction of shared pathway links would be constructed, coming to an estimated cost of $4,748,300, which is expected to be met, in part or full, by council.

• There was an overpass over line.

They pulled it down. - Lyn Ford • Didn’t know this cheers. - Ashley Lahm • What the heck is that!!!!

Yuk. - Sarah Featherby • Yes please. - Damon Messina • Haha another eyesore for Shepparton..

Ratepayers were asked to have an input into the design? But they anonymously voted amongst themselves! The circus gets better! - Shepparton Silent No More

from Melbourne last week, no first class, economy seats were disgusting shit all over them, and to top it off train broke down before we even moved!

20 min later off we head with a lot of clunking going on! - Bill Fisklis • Maybe blend it in the that big rusty looking court house. Brendon Lone Lee Twyman • Ugly! So long as there is a lift for accessibility, what ever the final design - Kerry Cursons

• Wow it’s quite extra!! I like it! It looks like the Seymour station, and I like those steps to cross the tracks, I hope myki comes to Shepp. - Phoebe Lavis • The railway facilities are a disgrace at the moment the trains are old and not up to standard. They stop it every little town making it the slowest journey ever. The whole system is not good enough. - Gary Eckel • Why? - Karen Beckham

• Can it be under pass (why go over). - Aaron Taylor • Coz we’re living in the future! - Ashley Lahm • Agreed! Improved connectivity to other services with an additional access point on the other side of the station. - Nicole Dalle Nogare

• Why do we need an overpass??

- Rosina Pungitore Murtagh

• Georgia Cucinotta yes! Does this mean a second platform though - Stefania Cucinotta • Needed this before SAM bring it on. - Dianne McMahon • What is this? - Emily Jayne Crout • Haha what an eyesore! Fix the trains Stooges, we came back on the train

So much fun during the school holidays IF you are struggling to entertain your children these school holidays, never fear because Greater Shepparton City Council’s Activities in the Park program has a range of low cost or free activities that will ensure a fun time is had by all.

The program’s sessions are all delivered by local facilitators including sports clubs, businesses, community groups and state sporting associations.

Join Active @ School instructors for a free, fun filled 60 minute activity session. Aimed at primary school aged children, the session will incorporate a mixture of fun and physical activities. For further information, contact Active @ School on 0448 204 572.

Bring a picnic rug, have something to eat and enjoy one of the

must-see classic movies of all time during the free Classic Movie Night event. For more information, contact Primary Care Connect on 5823 3201.

Join Enchanted Rainbow for a fun interactive juggling workshop where you will make your own juggling balls and learn how to juggle them. For more information, contact Enchanted Rainbow on 0438 317 332.

For more information or for a full list of activities, visit www. getmoovingshepparton.com.au, like ‘Get Mooving Greater Shepparton’ on Facebook, download the free Get Mooving app or contact the Active Living Department on 5832 9431.

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NEWS

NYE night of celebrations an absolute blast SMILES spread across the skies and faces of young and old weather held out and everyone had a really great night.

“Thank you to everyone who came down and made the alike at the Mooroopna Rotary Club’s highly successful most of the evening.”

New Year’s Eve carnival.

Tw o r a f f l e s w e r e d r aw n d u r i n g Fireworks displayed love hearts and happy celebrations, with the first prize of a Holden faces, lighting up the starry sky as residents Trax awarded to Glenn Finnen and second from across the region farewelled 2018 and prize of Lyn McNaught Travel Voucher welcomed 2019. going to Eloise McLean.

Rotary Club of Mooroopna member, Ken Fawkner said, “Overall, this year’s celebration was an absolute success, with CARNIVAL SUCCESS… everyone enjoying the great atmosphere.

The 2018 Mooroopna Rotary Club’s New “I’d estimate that about five or six Year’s Eve carnival was a great success, with thousand people were in attendance and thousands of people attending.

Photo: Barry Campbell. amidst such large numbers, I’m proud to Ken Fawkner report that there was no trouble at all. The

Overall, this year’s celebration was an absolute success, with everyone enjoying the great atmosphere

Never take your eyes off children around water

EVERYONE will have noticed it’s getting hot, and there is no better way to cool down than to hit the pool. But with school holidays here and children looking for something to do, water safety experts are reminding pool owners to undertake safety checks of their pool and surrounds, to help prevent drownings and near-fatalities.

Kids Alive – Do the Five founder and Poolwerx water safety ambassador, Laurie Lawrence said that 33 Aussies lost their lives in swimming pool drowning incidents last year and it was vital pool owners undertook safety audits of their pool areas to ensure it was a safe zone.

“Kids, in particular, are drawn to the water like magnets, which is why it is so important to make sure your pool fences and gates are in good working order and there is nothing that a child could climb on that would give them access to the pool,” Laurie said.

Poolwerx Shepparton owner, Craig Henry said along with pool safety checks, owners should be maintaining their pools throughout the year, to ensure that the pool’s water quality was safe for swimming.

“The Poolwerx Healthy Pools Survey indicated over 40 percent of pool owners failed to maintain healthy pH and chlorine levels throughout winter, with as many as 57 percent experiencing a ‘green pool’ within the past 12 months,” Craig said.

“Pool owners need to have their pool water tested regularly both in summer and winter, as poor water quality can lead to far worse problems than just having green water, with ear, nose and throat infections all side effects of swimming in a dirty pool.”

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TOP TIPS FOR EARLY SEASON POOL SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE: • Ensure the pool environment is safe: Maintaining your pool fence and gate and having an updated CPR chart on display will help keep everyone safe in and around the pool.

• Teach children to swim: Under-fives are the most at risk around pools during summer, so parents need to ensure their children are receiving lessons to gain more confidence in the water and learn water safety skills.

• Know how to save a life: A child is four times more likely to survive if given CPR. Make sure your CPR skills are up to date.

• Check pool equipment to ensure it is running properly: The last thing you want is for your equipment to fail in the middle of a blistering hot summer. Check equipment for problems and don’t be afraid to upgrade - it could save you money down the track.

• Ensure the pH level is within healthy levels: Your pool’s pH level should always remain between 7.2 and 7.6.

• Chlorinate the pool to disinfect all microorganisms: Chlorine levels should remain at 2-3 PPM to disinfect all microorganisms.

• Vacuum and skim the pool regularly and organise regular professional check-ups: Cleaning your pool regularly removes debris that allows algae to thrive and a regular pool maintenance schedule will ensure healthy, clean pool water throughout the year.

SHEPPARTONS PAST

Snapshots of Shepparton’s past SHEPPARTON has been a thriving and expanding community for more than 158 years. Over the years so much has changed to develop the township from humble beginnings into the vast and multicultural community we know and love today.

In this fortnightly segment in The Adviser, we are proudly collaborating with Lost Shepparton to present stories and snapshots from our region’s incredible history.

Thanks for the archiving hard work from Geoff Allemand and the volunteers at Lost Shepparton.

Currently, there is an exhibition celebrating the history of the Raymond West Swimming Pool at the Shepparton Heritage Centre. The exhibit will be operating right through until April.

Please support this great cause by visiting the Heritage Centre in Shepparton or on check out ‘Lost Shepparton’ on Facebook.

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SWIM BACK THROUGH TIME… Victoria Park Lake has changed significantly over the years. The first image shows the beachfront for the Raymond West Swimming Pool, around the time of opening in Easter 1955. Second image showcases the three-tiered diving board and a look at the club rooms which were alongside the lake and the third image, from 1960, gives us a coloured look at the iconic swimming attraction.

VICTORIA PARK LAKE/RAYMOND WEST POOL TIMELINE: 1901: Low-lying land to the south-west of the city centre is reserved as a public park and named Victoria Park after Queen Victoria.

1920s: Con Paling suggests developing the swamp at the south-west of the town into a lake.

1928: Shepparton Council and the Shepparton Progress Association begin work on plans to create an artificial lake for recreation purposes.

March 5, 1955 Raymond West Swimming Pool opened as the largest chlorinated pool in the southern hemisphere. Costing about 23,000 pounds at the time.

August 8, 1997: Aquamoves in Shepparton is opened.

2001: The S-cape skate park is opened.

2004: The all-abilities play space is opened on the west side of the lake near Aquamoves.

2008: Following years of drought, works commence on improving the lake and a plan is developed to reinforce Victoria Park as an important open space to support sport, recteation, leisure, community and tourism opportunities.

2011: Redevelopment of the lake itself is completed, with a change in focus from motorised to non-motorised motor sports.

2018: New playground and toilet facilities are completed. Works commence on the new Shepparton Art Museum, which is to be alongside the lake in the space where the café and service station used to be.

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LETTERS

OPINION

Letters to the Editor

BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATERS

Dear Editor, Is this for real? Or a bad nightmare or an early April Fool’s Day joke — $18.8M for a footbridge at the Shepparton station.

Our councillors are completely bonkers.

Who in their right mind would even consider such a foolhardy project?

W hat a complete waste of money (regardless of government support).

The central business district/mall is dying a slow death; the future for its survival questionable.

The construction of a bridge would have a minuscule benefit to the central business district.

So why in heaven’s sake would council consider such a blatant waste of money?

There are numerous projects the town needs before an overhead bridge is even considered.

I estimate 95 percent of people using our outdated trains arrive at the station by car/

bus or taxi. How many people travel by train to shop in the central business district? Next to zilch.

Oh, if I was only 50 years younger, and the construction was approved, I would take on the project myself, sub it out for a fraction of the cost and still make a good quid.

The Shepparton city council is becoming a laughing stock and an embarrassment to all ratepayers.

Why don’t they have the guts to ask ratepayers if they approve of spending such a huge amount of dollars?

Come on, get real.

Yours sincerely, Robert Dodds Shepparton

WESTPAC MOOROOPNA ATM

Dear Editor, Thanks to the efforts of many people re the removal of another ATM in Mooroopna it seems some ‘common sense’ may have

We welcome Letters to the Editor but they are not guaranteed to be included and may be edited for reasons of style or content. Letters will not be eligible for consideration if they contain defamatory material, or information of a personal nature which is not in the public domain. prevailed.

I heard that due to their efforts and concerns it is to stay open. I myself am a regular user of this facility and rarely have it to myself. It saves me a drive to Shepparton.

People power prevails again.

Yours sincerely, Ross Farrer Mooroopna

SHEPPARTON – ITS PEOPLE AND PLACES

Dear Editor, For the past eight years, Jennie Patterson, a teacher at the Shepparton English Language Centre (SELC) and myself have been mentoring refugee students from SELC to enable them to gain their probationary licence through the wonderful L2P program offered

by Berry Street.

At all times I carry a copy of Geoff Allemand’s great little book, ‘Shepp – Its People and Places,’ which features photos of local identities and landmarks. Each photo

is accompanied by a corresponding Aussie slang word. Currently, I am mentoring eight Afghani students and it is their responsibility to learn one slang word each week from Geoff’s book.

During our travels we spot some of the identities featured in the book. We also visit the landmarks, with the Stumpy family of Arcacia the most popular. Sadly, the Stumpies have not changed their attire for many months. Over the years we have seen them dressed for a variety of occasions including Christmas, Halloween, footy, cricket and summer etc.

I am hoping that the ‘mystery dresser’ reads this letter and returns the Stumpies to their former sartorial elegance.

Yours sincerely, Leo Houlihan Shepparton Want to have your say?

Email your letters to the editor to editorial@sheppartonadviser.com.au

Locals given the gift of joy JUST prior to Christmas last year, families in need identified by FamilyCare received the gift of joy, when they received baskets full of goodies that were gathered as part of the fourth Baskets of Joy initiative.

In early November, the call was put out to the local community, requesting help to fill 314 baskets for those in need at Christmas.

The baskets were filled to the brim with all sorts of

non-perishable foods, bon bons, personal care products, anything a family in need will appreciate, even the odd chocolate or two.

The Community Fund Goulburn Valley CEO Andrea McNab said, “We have many amazing supporters including Goulburn Valley Water who make sure that each family receiving a basket also receive a Christmas ham. Unilever (Tatura) were also extremely supportive this year, with two

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pallets of body wash, deodorant and shampoo. So many of these items are on the bottom of the shopping list for families who are struggling to even put food on the table.

“This is often a very difficult, sad and anxious time by many families who have fallen upon hard times! We know that they appreciate our support and that it does put a smile on their faces, to know that someone and in fact, many people, care.”

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NEWS

In the hotter months, watch your water use LET’S face it; we are all feeling the heat at the moment, with a heatwave having already struck us this early into summer. As much as we’d love to take the edge of the heat off our gardens, Goulburn Valley Water is urging residents to be cautious of water consumption.

Permanent Water Saving Rules (PWSR) are in place throughout the year to encourage water efficiency and smart water use around the home.

Many towns across the Goulburn Valley received less than half of their average October and November rainfall, and the Bureau of Meteorology is predicting a warmer than

average summer for Northern Victoria.

GVW’s water usage data shows consumption last summer spiked in January across the region, with a total of 3,398 megalitres (ML), compared to 2,728ML in December and 2,964ML in February.

GVW operations manager, Steven Nash said, “Following the PWSR ensures we can help manage water sustainably for the future,” Mr Nash said.

“Watering your garden in the evening or early morning helps reduce water lost to evaporation and maximises absorption and using a trigger nozzle on your hose helps

control the flow of water if you’re watering your garden with a hand-held hose.”

Penalties do apply if you’re found to be breaching the PWSR. People can report breaches on 1800 454 500.

The key rules are: · Sprinklers can be used after 6pm or before 10am · Handheld hoses can be used any time if a trigger nozzle is attached · Brooms or blowers must be used to clean hard surfaces.

Exciting rodeo under lights AS THE dust settles on 2018, the New stop rodeo action commencing thereafter.

Alexandra Rodeo organiser, Andrew Year is already rife with exceptional events planned to get the family out and Embling said, “There will be plenty of food, sideshow rides and clothing about enjoying the holidays. resellers selling western The Alexandra Pro Rodeo clothing. returns for another night of “Be sure to take along a entertainment under lights this chair and blanket for this Saturday, January 12 at the strictly non-BYO event.”

Dame Pattie Menzies Centre.

Tickets can be purchased There will be live music, a at Embling Rural (Alexandra bucking bull and other stalls Landmark), online at www. set up in Grant Street on alexandrarodeo.com.au or at Saturday morning from 9am the gate on event day. Tickets until 2pm. Punters are invited purchased online or at Embling to enjoy a coffee amidst the Andrew Embling Rural will go into the draw Alexandra street life in the to win a $500 Caltex Fuel morning in the lead up to gates Voucher, draw on the evening. opening at 4pm for the rodeo.

For further information, visit www.

Melbourne country rock band The Screaming Eagles will perform at the rodeo alexandrarodeo.com.au or call Andrew this year from 5pm til 5:45pm, with non- Embling on 0418 266 038.

“There will be plenty of food, sideshow rides and clothing resellers selling western clothing.

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BEAUT BUCKIN’ AT THE RODEO… The Alexandra Rodeo returns this year under lights for a fun night of entertainment. Photo: Supplied

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Region starts new year on a record high I n S he pp a r ton a lone , t he h ig he s t temperature average from 1997 to 2017 at this time of the year has been 31.8°C, with this year already beating that by an additional 5°C. The lowest temperature average from 1997 to 2017 was 15.2°C with this year again beating that by an additional 1.6°C. Bureau of Meteorology duty forecaster, Miriam Bradbury said, “The previous record in Shepparton was 44.3°C on January 31, 2009 so it has been 10 years. We’ve had a few 40 degree days since then also, but because this one beat that record it’s something worth talking about.

“The heatwave was caused by a synoptic pattern that was favourable to getting a mass of hot air moving down from northern and central Australia and strong north to north westerly winds pushing that air across to Victoria.

“What we often see happening ahead of a front as we saw on Friday is strong winds that help to increase temperatures right across the state.

“We are now heading into a slightly milder week but will be expecting to see higher temperatures again towards the end of the week with the hottest day in the forecast being 39°C on Saturday and it looks like Monday will be another hot one with perhaps 40°C or so expected.”

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MONDAY TO FRIDAY 2019 Tatura Shepparton Mon, Dec 31 35.6ºC Mon, Dec 31 34.6ºC Tue, Jan 1 36.1ºC Tue, Jan 1 38ºC Wed, Jan 2 32.1ºC Wed, Jan 2 34.3ºC Thu, Jan 3 37ºC Thu, Jan 3 39ºC Fri, Jan 4 43.6ºC Fri, Jan 4 44.6ºC

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Mooroopna Mon, Dec 31 35.6ºC Tue, Jan 1 38ºC Wed, Jan 2 34.3ºC Thu, Jan 3 39ºC Fri, Jan 4 44.6ºC

Kyabram Mon, Dec 31 36.9ºC Tue, Jan 1 37.8ºC Wed, Jan 2 33.9ºC Thu, Jan 3 39ºC Friday, Jan 4 44.7ºC

2016 Dec 31 38.6ºC Jan 1 37.8ºC Jan 2 35.1ºC Jan 3 30.2ºC Jan 4 25.1ºC Annual rainfall 640.8mm

2015 Dec 31 28.9ºC Jan 1 32.8ºC Jan 2 39.3ºC Jan 3 39.1ºC Jan 4 31.4ºC Annual rainfall 364.2mm

SHEPPARTON 2018-2015 2018 Dec 31 28.4ºC Jan 1 31.6ºC Jan 2 28.3ºC Jan 3 26.5ºC Jan 4 32.1ºC Annual rainfall 266.4mm

2017 Dec 31 31ºC Jan 1 29.1ºC Jan 2 25.9ºC Jan 3 30.7ºC Jan 4 33.4ºC Annual rainfall 426.6mm

The above graph depicts the highest temperature reached in Shepparton between December 31 and January 4 from 2015 to 2019.

Christmas and Boxing Day sales wrap up END OF YEAR SALES BOOM… While December sales saw an overall dip throughout the region, the lead up showed a boost in retail sales. Photo: Nicholise Garner.

continued from front page ACCORDING to data collected from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), retail sales rose by 1.2 percent in November 2018, showcasing overall gains for the third month in a row.

Online shopping continued to contribute to an increasing share of overall sales, with 5.5 percent of total retail turnover in November attributed to digital purchases.

This figure is the highest percentage attributable to digital since the ABS began tracking online sales.

This trend echoes last year’s figures, where online sales increased by 22.3 percent between October and November 2017 and by 6 percent between November and December 2017. These figures are clearly indicative of consumers’ earlier buying habits; cleverly ensuring gifts get delivered before Christmas.

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Increases in earlier overall shopping was further emphasised by the rising popularity of international online sales events like Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Click Frenzy.

These events appear to be generally more successful in Melbourne and metro stores, however several retailers across the region have embraced these enormous digital events and added them to their sales calendars.

Due to these changes, many retailers noticed a dip in overall sales throughout the month of December; with a few of the businesses we surveyed reporting a somewhat slower Christmas season. However some shops, particularly department stores, reported frenetic spending in the days leading up to Christmas, likely emphasised by the weekend falling so close to Christmas Day. Boxing Day sales were again a huge success across the region. All retailers we surveyed reporting that everything culminated to that day, as it typically does.

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YOUR TOWN, YOUR NEWS

Echuca A port full of fun ECHUCA was founded by one of the most enterprising figures of the early colonial period, an ex-convict named Henry Hopwood. In 1850 he purchased a small punt to ferry people and goods across the Murray River near the Campaspe junction. As the relatively small settlement known as Hopwood’s Ferry grew, it became the town of Echuca.

Today having a population of 12,906, Echuca is known for its paddle steamers.

The paddle steamers depart near the Port of Echuca Discovery Centre, which has exhibits on the 19th-century river trade, plus part of the original Echuca Wharf.

WITH flocks of tourists having already descended on Echuca during the school holidays to take part in a range of events held at the port precinct, the success of the program is set to continue with lots more happening throughout the week.

Initially the events have taken place between Hopwood Gardens, along Murray Esplanade, to the southern entry point of the port, and have now expanded throughout the precinct.

Campaspe Shire Council Mayor, Cr Adrian Weston said he welcomed the initiative which supports the Echuca Port Precinct Plan’s vision, ‘a place to take your time, relax and enjoy yourself.’

“The activities will enable families to relax in the precinct, enjoy the pop-up park, visit the attractions, cafés, restaurants and businesses,” Mayor Weston said.

“Activities include an animal nursery, face painting, wood cutting, arts and crafts, live music, a pop-up cinema, small steam engines, camel and pony rides and more.”

ENTERTAINING EVENTS… Jackson Atherton, 5 and Montana Atherton, 3 enjoying the wood chopping event with wood chopper, Doug Rosenow, which is just one of the events running at Echuca’s Port Precinct during the holidays. Photo: Supplied.

A program of what’s on each week will be available through Echuca Moama Tourism, the Port of Echuca Discovery Centre and posted through Campaspe Shire Council’s Facebook page.

“The activities will enable families to relax in the precinct

Mayor Weston

Designs underway for Echuca’s Riverfront Entertainment Precinct ECHUCA is one step closer to having a new Riverfront Entertainment Precinct, with detailed designs for the precinct now under way following the recent announcement of State Government funding.

Council, who will contribute $110,000 toward the detail design project, received $150,000 in State Government funding.

The project has three components, detailed design for the Aquatic Reserve, detailed design for an extension to the Cargo Shed on the Echuca Wharf and detailed design for an existing train carriage to provide a food preparation area and toilets. A business case will also be completed to understand the proposed development’s economic and visitor benefits.

Whilst the project only includes detailed design at this stage, the works will inform the costs, identify staging options of works, to support future funding applications.

C a mpasp e S h i re C ou nc i l M ayor, Cr Adrian Weston said, “The project will enhance the visitor experience and optimise the potential of each site to support events, weddings and festivals.”

In 2015 council prepared a draft concept plan for the Aquatic Reserve. This was put

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out for community comment with the final concept plan endorsed in February 2016.

“The concept plan outlined an exciting vision and array of infrastructure and environmental improvements to improve the site and its use,” Cr Weston said.

“Some of the outcomes and initiatives i nclude d pl a nt i ng s to supp or t t he ecological habitat, grassed ramps to the site, improved access across the rail line, upgraded toilet and amenity facilities, drinking fountains, low-level site lighting and more.”

The detailed design for the Cargo Shed will include an approximate 24m extension to the north side of the building matching the existing wall and roof line.

The last component of the project will see an existing train carriage converted to provide a suitable food preparation area at one end and compliant unisex toilets at the other, both to support functions and events on the wharf.

“It’s great to see a project underway that supports the Port Precinct Plan, a precinct of high community interest,” Cr Weston said.

The detailed design project is expected to be completed by the end of October 2019.

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SCHOOL Restless holiday relief at Riverside

AN ACE OPPORTUNITY… Shepparton ACE College student, Madison Carter with resident classroom cat, Simba. Photo: Katelyn Morse.

New students’ exciting Orientation Day OR I E N TAT ION D ay for t he f i r s t intake of Year 7/8 students was held at Shepparton ACE College on Tuesday, December 11. Students initially started the day with a tour of the school, followed by activities that introduced them to their teachers and fellow classmates.

After this session, students participated in a hospitality class where they made Malteaser muffins and had the pleasure of tasting the creations, which were enjoyed by all.

Before lunch they engaged in a design and technology activity where they were given electronic components to construct a device that produced light and sound.

The students ordered pizza for lunch

and enjoyed eating together for lunch.

After lunch the students engaged in a half hour session of silent reading that was rewarded by a trip to Star Bowl to test their skills.

Upon return, the students reflected on their day and their initial experiences, focusing on the benefits and highlights of being in a secondary college.

This was the first time Shepparton ACE College, a newly registered Year 7 to 12 Secondary school, has had a Year 7/8 class.

It was a wonderful day and the college looks forward to their return next year.

Visit the Shepparton ACE College campus at 130 Rowe Street, Shepparton, or give them a call at 5831 4029.

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DU R I NG school holidays, kids are typically very restless and often eagerly on the hunt for entertainment. Thankfully, Riverside Plaza has a school holiday program packed full of free and playful activities to keep the young ones occupied.

The Riverside Plaza activities will be taking place between 11am and 2pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays for three weeks.

For the first week, commencing Tuesday, January 8, Riverside Plaza will be offering slime activities for kids to enjoy. Get ready to mix up a slimy concoction to take home and play with and each day something different will be added to the mix to allow imaginations to run wild. Plus, there will be a special appearance from Superman on Wednesday, January 9 from 11:30am to 1:30pm. However, Superman fans should fly down early, as this special event is running for one day only.

During the second week, there will be cardboard box construction fun, allowing children the opportunity and workshop to craft, build and decorate your very own pirate ship, princess castle or box car to

SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN… Eight-year-old, Ethan Montgomery having fun with the slime activities at Riverside Plaza. Photo: Supplied.

take home.

Week three at Riverside Plaza sees the commencement of school crafts, where children can get crafty and create something special to use upon returning to school like a bookmark, pencil topper or fridge magnet.

With free undercover parking available seven days a week, shop with ease at Shepparton’s family-friendly shopping centre. Visit Riverside Plaza online at www.riversideplazashepparton.com.au or at 8025 Goulburn Valley Highway, Kialla.

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Get into Intersport for a back to school bonanza EXCITED kids across the region are eagerly readying themselves for returning to school for the 2019 year. Whether this is their first year at a new school or if it’s back at the same for another year, parents should ensure everyone is prepared by popping into Shepparton’s Intersport and checking our their amazing back to school bonanza.

Intersport stocks backpacks, drink bottles, insulated lunch bags, sports shoes, school shoes and socks. Everything comes in an array of sizes and colours, with something to surely satisfy even the pickiest of students.

Intersport store manager, Gary Harvey said, “Our drink bottles are extremely popular this time of year. We have a great range of sizes and colours available, with the Nike Hyperfuel a very popular option this time of year.

“Our new catalogue, which starts tomor row Ja nua r y 10, feat u re s a n incredible deal. We will be giving away a free Intersport gym sack with every kid’s footwear purchase; but be quick, this in-store deal is only available while stocks last.”

Intersport is proudly family owned and

SCHOOL

ALL AT ONE CONVENIENT LOCATION… From left, Wanganui Park Secondary College year 7 student, Stephanie Beveridge, with The School Uniform Shop proprietor, Geoff Bray, check out the awesome new uniforms.

Photo: Katelyn Morse.

Everything you need for the new school year STOCKED UP WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIES… Intersport Shepparton store manager, Gary Harvey has plenty of school shoes, socks, bags and drink bottles. Photo: Katelyn Morse.

boasts a brilliant range of stock, friendly local staff and exceptional prices. Drop into Intersport at 16/69 High Street, Shepparton, call 5858 5695 or follow them at ‘Intersport Shepparton’ on Facebook.

WITH over 20 years experience in selling school uniforms to students of the region, The School Uniform Shop in Corio Street have created the ultimate one-stop shop with everything you need to ensure you’re prepared for 2019.

The School Uniform Shop now stocks the full Wanganui Park Secondary College uniform, including the full sports outfit and new jacket.

The School Uniform Shop proprietor, Geoff Bray said, “We really are your one-stop school uniform shop and we pride ourselves on stocking the highest quality products,”

“We now have in stock the entire uniform for Wanganui Park Secondary College, so there’s no need to go anywhere else,” “This time of year, it’s really important that parents get in early to ensure all of their students’ size requirements are met ahead of time. Some of the more popular size groupings, particularly at each end of the sizing scale, tend to become harder to obtain closer to the commencement of term one.”

Be prepared this year by visiting The School Uniform Shop, 183 Corio Street, Shepparton. For further enquiries, give Geoff or Helen a call on 5821 3232.

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SCHOOL Want to know when your children return to school?

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WITH just weeks left before most of the region’s students return for the 2019 school year, The Adviser is lending a helping hand to all parents with a handy list outlining when students should return to school.

Bourchier Street Primary School Thursday, January 31 – All students return

Thursday, January 31 – Years 8, 9 and 10 return

Dhurringile Primary School Thursday, January 31 – All students return

Nathalia Secondary College Wednesday, January 30 – All students return

Goulburn Valley Grammar School Thursday, January 31 – Years 5, 6, 7 and 12 return Friday, February 1 – Years 8 to 11 return

Notre Dame College Thursday, January 31 – Years 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 and MCP return Friday, February 1 – Year 8 return

Guthrie Street Primary School Wednesday, January 30 – Years 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 return Thursday, January 31 – Foundation students return

Sacred Heart School (Tatura) Wednesday, January 30 – All students return

Kialla West Primary School Wednesday, January 30 – All students return aside from prep Thursday, January 31 – Prep students return

Shepparton East Primary School Wednesday, January 30 – All students return aside from prep Thursday, January 31 – Prep students return

McGuire College Wednesday, January 30 – All students return for student conferences Thursday, January 31 – Classes commence for all students

Shepparton High School Wednesday, January 30 – All students return for student conferences Thursday, January 31 – Years 7 and 12 return Friday, February 1 – Years 8, 9, 10 and 11 return

Mooroopna Park Primary School Wednesday, January 30 – Years 1 to 6 return Tuesday, January 31 – Foundation students return Mooroopna Primary School Wednesday, January 30 – All students return Mooroopna Secondary College Wednesday, January 30 – Years 7, 11 and 12 return

Shepparton Christian College Monday, February 4 – All students return

St Anne’s College Wednesday, January 30 – Year 7 students return Thursday, January 31 - Foundation students return St Brendan’s Primary School Wednesday, January 30 – All students return aside from prep Thursday, January 31 – Prep students return

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KNOW WHEN TO START… With the start of the school year right around the corner, it is always handy to know when children are required to return to school. Photo: Supplied

St Georges Road Primary School Wednesday, January 30 – All students return aside form prep Thursday, January 31 – Prep students return St Luke’s Catholic Primary School Thursday, January 31 – All students return St Mary’s School (Mooroopna) Wednesday, January 30 – All students return St Mary of the Angels (Nathalia) Wednesday, January 30 – Year 7, 11 and 12 students return Thursday, January 31 - Years 8,9 and 10 students return

St. Mel’s Primary School Friday, February 1 – All students return Verney Road School Wednesday, January 30 – All students return aside from prep Thursday, January 31 – Prep students return Wanganui Park Secondary College Wednesday, January 30 – Years 7, 11 and 12 students return Thursday, January 31 – Year 8 to 10 students return Wilmot Road Primary School Thursday, January 31 – Foundation and years 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 return

wi t h Geoff Vallance

FIRST ATLANTIC CROSSING… The MSC Poesia, 16 stories high, cabins for 3,000 passengers and 1,500 ship’s crew. This would be her first Atlantic crossing.

A ROYAL SIGHT… The Palace in Copenhagen. Every Aussie on the cruise wanted to see if our Mary was home, alas no.

A BIRD’S EYE VIEW… A canal tour of Copenhagen is a must.

It gives a bird’s eye view of the city on the sea.

Cruising revisited 20th October 2010 IT’S become the flavour of the season, cruising, whether on Europe’s rivers or ocean voyages, seems to be the way to go.

Because Australia managed to escape the worst of the global financial crisis, many of the worlds top cruise lines are now targeting our tourists with cheap deals and many are now moving their ships to our shores.

I had the opportunity to experience cruising first hand on a trip to Germany and the port of Kiel.

At first sight the ship looked huge, 16 storeys high, cabins for 3,000 passengers and a ship’s

crew of 1,500. took the opportunity to visit London, touring This was the MSC Poesia, on entering the all that the great city has to offer, as well as a main foyer of the ship one was greeted with a trip to Stonehenge, city of Bath and the Isle of 30 foot high waterfall, with the water running Wight.

Or you could go on a walking tour of the old down into a pond. On the front section of the pond was a glass floor with a grand piano for stone walls of Southampton and discover the seafaring history of the old city. recitals each evening.

Cruising overnight, the ship arrived next Today’s luxury cruising offers everything; multiple restaurants, bars, disco and of course day in the port of Le Havre in France, we took the opportunity to travel to Rouen to see the casino.

Even though there were so many passengers cathedral and the place where Joan of Arc was on board, the size of the ship and its many burnt at the stake.

We also travelled through the “Coast retreats gave a spacious feel.

And if you think that cruising was only for the of Heroes,” D-Day June 6, 1944. This is old, forget it, it’s for all ages, with special areas Normandy.

But it’s more than just the landing site, the and entertainment for the children, and for mum and dad, floorshows each night, movies with history of Normandy travels back to medieval a giant screen out on deck by the pools and times, and to the age of the Druids, fairies and trolls. much more.

Another day at sea and more decisions to be This was to be the MSC Poesia’s first Atlantic crossing, sailing from Kiel, our first port of call made, will I take part in all those activities or just laze around the two pools and spas? Or maybe was Copenhagen.

All the Aussies on board wanted to meet with play a round of mini golf or tennis on the top our Mary, so off we went to the Royal Palace, court and don’t forget the Bingo.

Next day we arrived in Vigo Spain, the city there are no fences so you can walk right in.

Flags on the roofs of the palace buildings tell sprawls down the mountainside to the port and you if the Royals are at home, alas Mary wasn’t just oozes with Spanish charm.

A must see is the Santiago de there so we had to settle for the Palace Museum And if you think that Compostela, the huge church complex with its cobble stone and in pride of place, a cruising was only for the streets is a photographer’s huge photo of Mary’s Royal wedding. old, forget it, it’s for delight, a huge line of tourists stood waiting for their chance to Copenhagen being all ages, with special enter the cathedral. right on the sea is a great Beneath the High Alta are place to use a water taxi to areas and entertainment enshrined the remains of St see the sights, from small for the children, and James the Apostle, pilgrims canals to the open bay walk from all over Europe to the you get a bird’s eye view of for mum and dad shrine, you pass them on the everything.

Next day was at sea and many people think roadways walking with the symbol of a sea shell that you would get bored on a cruise ship with on their person, the sign of the pilgrim.

Next was Portugal and the exciting city of not much to do, well forget it, there is so much Lisbon, with over 20 centuries of history, the city on, it’s hard to keep up. was taken from the Moors in 1147.

Daily Program.

Lisbon has it all, great food, its very own 7:30am Morning walk music, and just lots of atmosphere with so 8am Stretching exercises much to see.

8:30am Aerobics From here you can travel to Fatima, the site is 9:30am Cards visited by pilgrims from all over the world to see 10:30am Movie 12 noon Bingo, prize $5000 (everyone played) the place where the Virgin Mary appeared to And so it went on throughout the day, Line shepherds in 1917.

You can also visit Sintra and Queluz and see Dancing lessons, Card games lessons, Italian the beautiful palace and gardens of the royal Lessons (it’s an Italian Ship) more aerobics and family, known as the Versailles of Portugal or stretching and then at 5pm another session of the UNESCO world heritage site of the palace Bingo. of Sintra.

Next day we arrived at Southampton, many

Another day at sea, I think the spa and the pools this time, or just read a good book from the ship’s library.

Yes, this is the life.

Until next time.

Safe Travel’n, Geoff Vallance

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EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

COMMUNITY CONNECT Tell us about your ‘not-for-profit’ community events via email at classifieds@sheppartonadviser.com.au or fax on 5832 8920 (information is required at least 2 weeks before an event). Please note listings are to be fewer than 55 words.

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WA N T to se e you r photos i n t he newspaper? We are calling on all our readers to send in their photos for the chance to have it selected to go to print.

To kick things off, here is one that The Adviser photographer, Katelyn Morse took of Milford Sound in New Zealand.

SUDOKU CHALLENGE

UPCOMING SUMMER NIGHTS will be held in the Memorial Gardens, Allan Street, Kyabram on Sunday, January 13 from 5pm to 7pm. Games for children, jumping castle, food, with a message of hope. All welcome. Subsequent date are Sunday, February 10 and Sunday, March 10. Sponsored by the Community Church of Kyabram. For details, phone 0429 382 623.

SHOW I NG AT EU ROA CI N EM A IS ‘Charming’ on Saturday, January 12 at 4pm and Wednesday, January 16 at 2pm, ‘Lean on Pete’ on Saturday, January 12 at 8pm and Sunday, January 13 at 4pm, ‘Karate Kid 2’ on Friday, January 18 at 6:30pm or ‘Wheely’ on Saturday, January 19 at 4pm and Wednesday, January 23 at 2pm. For more or to book your ticket, visit https://bit.ly/2Qul6oy

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3. Which famous toy manufacturer is also the world’s largest tire manufacturer by units produced?

5. The adult human skeleton is made of up how many bones?

4. 1954 (March 5) 5. 206

2. What kind of city is Mooroopna known as?

4. What year did Queen Elizabeth II come to Shepparton?

Answers: 1. 364 2. Fruit Salad City 3. Lego

Questions: 1. How many gifts would you receive if you received all of the gifts in the song, “The Twelve Days of Christmas”?

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SPORT

Adviser FIVE YEAR MILESTONE… From left, Chelsea Nicholson and Debbie Harvey enjoying their 5km run at Shepparton parkrun. Photo: Supplied.

A milestone event READY TO RACE… Shepparton Harness Racing Club general manager, Ian McDonald is welcoming everyone to come along to the Gold Cup. Photo: Katelyn Morse.

The race that stops the region TRAINERS have their eyes fixed firmly on giveaways for both kids and adults.

“Only the best horses can win a Neatline the prize for the annual Neatline Homes Shepparton Gold Cup, one of the most Homes Shepparton Gold Cup and many of exciting country cup races in regional our previous winners have gone on to win the Hunter Cup, Victoria Cup or Victoria.

Interdominion.

Running on Saturday night, “Cou r tesy buses will January 12 at the Shepparton r u n from most hotels i n Harness Racing Club, the first Mooroopna or Shepparton, race commences at 6:30pm which is a great added bonus w it h gates open i ng f rom for those looking for a good around 4:30pm onwards. time.”

Shepparton Harness The cup will run at Kialla Racing Club manager, Ian Raceway, Melbourne Road, McDonald said, “This year there is lots of off-the-track Ian McDonald Kialla. You can contact the club on 0488 231 403 or visit www. entertainment, with live music, jumping castles, fashions on the field and free sheppartonhrc.com.au for more details.

“ We ’r e e n c o u r a g i n g SHEPPARTON parkrun will ‘parkrunners’ to bring their celebrate their 5th Birthday friends and family and this Saturday, January 12 come along dressed-up to with a parkrun colour themed experience the parkrun event. Regulars can wear atmosphere. If you know of their milestone shirts or come someone who hasn’t been in a dressed in something red, while, invite them along, we’re black, green or orange; party planning on enjoying a really hats, tutus or any other party fun day and we’re hoping to gear is also encouraged. see around 300 ‘parkrunners’ Shepparton parkrun run turn out for the event.” director, Chelsea Nicholson Present at ions for t he said, “The fantastic thing celebration will start from about parkrun is that it caters 7:45am at the barbeque for all ages and all abilities, shelter behind the new SAM you don’t have to be a runner Chelsea Nicholson works at Victoria Park to participate, you just have Lake in Shepparton. All are to want to get active. We have many people that began by just walking, welcome.

Simply register at www.parkrun.com. and now are completing the 5km event with some terrific times that once they never dreamed au/register and bring along your barcode to participate. possible.”

“The fantastic thing about parkrun is that it caters for all ages and all abilities, you don’t have to be a runner to participate, you just have to want to get active.

“Only the best horses can win a Neatline Homes Shepparton Gold Cup

KDFNL welcomes Shepparton East for 2019 SHEPPARTON East Football Netball Club will be included in the 2019 Kyabram District Football Netball League (KDFNL) fixture, as their membership application was approved after the KDFNL and AFL GM met late last year.

With the inclusion of Dookie United who joined the League in 2018, the KDFNL will now function with a 15-club fixture in 2019.

AFL Goulburn Murray Region general manager, Jamie Macri said, “We want to ensure Shepp East can remain a viable club and continue to positively contribute to that community.

“It was very important to find Shepp East a practical and favourable outcome and thanked the KDFNL for supporting the application.”

“It is important that the K DF N L clubs continue to be well supported and

the league administration is given the necessary resources to support the KDFNL for 2019.”

KDFNL president, Fraser Kerrins said, “A lot of work has gone into ensuring we reached a positive resolution as quickly as possible so all clubs can move forward and make plans for the 2019 season,” Fraser said.

“Our competition finals structure will remain a final six played over four weeks with our Grand Final to be hosted again in 2019 at Mooroopna Football Ground.”

Ja m ie s a id , “ I t i s i mp or t a nt to acknowledge the Murray Football Netball League and thank them for being able to provide a home for Shepparton East Football Netball Club in 2018, it has been a tough period for the club and we are hopeful everyone can move forward into 2019 with some clarity.”

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NEWS

Nominate a woman who has made a difference THE Greater Shepparton community is being encouraged to nominate themselves or others who have made a difference to the women and the community as part of the Greater Shepparton Women’s Charter Advisory Committee Women’s Award.

The purpose of the women’s award is to recognise women who make a difference to the community, in which they live, work, study or volunteer. The award is about acknowledging women whose actions positively impact

upon women within the Greater Shepparton area.

Nominations will be judged using criteria including how the nominee made a difference to the community, within the Greater Shepparton area, how the nominee has acknowledged and embraced diversity and how the nominee inspired and encouraged women.

Nomination forms and further information about the Greater Shepparton Women’s Charter Advisory Committee Women’s Award can be found at www.

A Warming Donation Oncology patients at GV Health received a heart-warming donation on Monday, when the Shepparton Granelen Hardanger Group handed over 26 homemade quilts. GV Health Foundation director, Carmel Johnson said, “GV Health is extremely grateful for the ongoing support that we get from the community and this group is another example of how much people value our health service. The fact that a group of women have spent hours and hours to make these quilts that cancer patients can benefit from speaks volumes about people’s compassion.” From left, Shepparton Granelen Hardanger Group members, Jan Delahey and Jan Gough. Photo: Katelyn Morse.

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greatershepparton.com.au/wcaac and nomination forms can also be obtained at the Greater Shepparton City Council offices, 90 Welsford Street, Shepparton or by phoning 5832 9700 or emailing to women@shepparton. vic.gov.au Nominations can also be received in video format, addressing the criteria in the nomination form; these can be uploaded to YouTube or provided on a USB. Nominations close on January 14.