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Call for investment in new community asset

By Sarah Knight ON MAY 24, local innovative dairy, How Now launched a crowd funding campaign with a difference. Based on the new equity model of crowd funding, instead of making a donation, investors are invited to purchase shares in the local dairy farm and become a shareholder in a growing community asset.

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HISTORY BEING MADE‌ From left, Coca-Cola Amatil managing director, Alison Watkins, Perma Funds Management managing director, Hussein Rifai and SPC managing director, Rob Weine announced the historic sale last Tuesday at the SPC factory. Photo: Katelyn Morse.

SPC sold to Sydneybased investors Historic milestone for the business OUR iconic SPC has been sold once again; with the news arriving just six months after Coca-Cola Amatil put the business on the market.

The iconic Shepparton business has been sold for $40 million to new owners Shepparton Partners Collective, a joint partnership between Sydney-based investment firms Perma Funds Management and The Eights.

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Local planting blitz supports larger initiative IN CELEBRATION of World Environment Day, last Wednesday, June 5, saw thousands of native seedlings planted across regional Victoria

as a part of an initiative conducted by Regional Roads Victoria (RRV).

RRV acting regional director north eastern, Nathan Matthews explained that native trees, shrubs and ground covers were planted in the Calder Woodburn Memorial Rest Area as part of the organisation’s commitment to creating a more sustainable transport network.

“Our teams have been on the ground, working hand in hand with communities, planting native species to help support the local environment,” Mr Matthews said.

In the lead up to the planting event, the RRV partnered with the Euroa Arboretum team to enable them to access the most appropriate mix of seedlings, they also worked with environmental and road safety experts to ensure the new plants would support the existing surrounding environment.

“Locally, our planting at the Calder Woodburn Memorial Rest Area aims to create a plains woodland environment, which represents the local native vegetation and includes species such as gold dust wattle and grey box.”

The Calder Woodburn Memorial Avenue is

BREATHE EASY… From left, Euroa Arboretum Bush Crew general manager, Glenn Berry, Regional Roads Victoria graduate engineer, Henrietta Farr, Regional Roads Victoria acting manager operations north eastern, Joanna Kowalczyk, Euroa Arboretum Bush Crew member, Melissa Stag and Regional Roads Victoria senior environmental officer, Jim Tullberg. Photo: Supplied.

Australia’s longest eucalypt memorial avenue, stretching almost 20 kilometres along the Goulburn Valley Highway from just south of the rest area, to Kialla; it includes over 2,400 native trees commemorating those who served in World War II from Shepparton and surrounding areas.

“We always try to protect or rehabilitate the environment where possible, so we’re really

pleased that the investment in our proactive planting program will make a real difference locally,” Mr Matthews said.

The planting initiative is part of RRV’s ongoing environmental commitment to plant 100,000 indigenous trees across the state by 2022.

Recognition for outstanding contributions Four Goulburn Valley locals have gained recognition for their exceptional contributions to community, receiving Queen’s Birthday Honours for their efforts.

Long-serving Shepparton Search and Rescue member Michael D’Elia has received Queen’s Birthday Honours for his heroic contributions as part of the squad.

Merrigum volunteer John (Joe) Chant received

Queen’s Birthday Honours for his outstanding contribution to small sporting communities, particularly his work with Merrigum Bowls Club, the GVFL tribunal, Murchison Golf clubs and the Merrigum Football Netball Club.

Leigh Giffard from Nathalia has been recognised for the outstanding work she has done for the rural health service, devoting more than 20 years to the nursing profession.

Shepparton local Joyce Baker-Dawber has received Queen’s Birthday Honours for her ongoing commitment to musical theatre throughout the region. Over the last 50 years, Mrs Baker-Dawber has helped by sitting on committees, producing shows and offering experience to the younger generation of performers.

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NEWS

BUSINESS AWARD/TRADE… From left, White King – Pental plant engineering manager operations, Lachlan Kerr, JLT Plumbing owner, Jay Tozer and The Adviser general manager, Will Adams. Photos: Katelyn Morse.

BUSINESS AWARD/RETAIL… From left, White King – Pental plant engineering manager operations, Lachlan Kerr, Boutique on Binney owner, Tanya Fowler and 95.3 Triple M general sales manager, Andrew Metcalf.

BEST NEW BUSINESS – UNDER TWO YEARS… From left, White King - Pental engineering purchasing officer, Bruno Zito, Nexis Concept and Design creative director, Steph Boyle and Greater Shepparton Business Centre business development coordinator, Tricia Martinek.

CUSTOMER SERVICE OF THE YEAR/RETAIL… From left, Harvey Norman Shepparton electrical franchisee, Kieran Moon, The Main Course Butchery owner/manager, Luke Dixon and White King - Pental engineering purchasing officer, Bruno Zito.

Introducing the Business Awards’ first nominees WEEK one nominations for the 2019 White King – Pental 95.3 Triple M Business Awards have been received and four businesses have been named as being outstanding in their nominated category.

The Main Course Butchery has been nominated under the Customer Service of the Year – Retail category; Boutique on Binney has received a nomination under the Business Awards – Retail category; JLT Plumbing has been nominated for the Business Awards – Trade category; and Nexis Concept and Design has been nominated for Best New Business – Under Two Years category.

All nominees will have the opportunity to

attend the Gala Dinner and Awards Evening, with nominations for the business awards closing on Friday, September 13.

The community will have until this time to nominate the region’s businesses under 13 categories, which include GV Healthy Workplace, Young Professional Under 30 Years, Visitor Experience of the Year (which incorporates three sub-categories – Tourism Hospitality, Accommodation and Attractions and Festivals), Customer Service Award (which incorporates three sub-categories – Professional Services, Retail Services and Trade Services), Best New

Business Under Two Years, Best Marketing/ Advertising Campaign, Entrepreneur of the Year, Apprenticeship/Trainee of the Year, the Business Award (which incorporates three sub-categories – Professional Service of the Year, Trade Service of the Year and Retailer of the Year), and of course, the illustrious Hall of Fame Award.

All businesses within the Greater Shepparton City Council boundary are eligible to be nominated for an award with each category’s individual set of criteria available on the Shepparton Chamber of Commerce and Industry website.

Expressions of interest for activities facilitators ARE you interested in promoting the health and social wellbeing of the community? Do you love being outdoors and taking part in fun activities? Council wants to hear from you!

Greater Shepparton City Council is seeking expressions of interest from local business, sporting clubs, community groups and health services to become facilitators in the Activities in the park program.

The Activities in the Park program was developed by the Active Living Department of Greater Shepparton City Council, as part of the ‘Get Moooving Greater Shepparton’ initiative.

The program provides a range of free and low cost activities for

Greater Shepparton residents and visitors, encouraging people to get outdoors, be physically active and engage with their community.

The program runs throughout the Greater Shepparton region from September to April every year.

If you are interested in facilitating an activity, please complete and return the expression of interest form by Friday, June 21.

Copies of the form can be found at www.getmoovingshepparton. com.au/activities-in-the-par.html and for more information, contact the Healthy Communities Team Leader on 5832 9432.

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Ganbina to reach $15 million milestone SINCE moving to its current philanthropic funding model in 2006, Ganbina is on track to this year reach a target of $15 million of direct investment into the Greater Shepparton economy through active support of the region’s Indigenous children and youth.

Ganbina CEO, Anthony Cavanagh is thrilled to be on the cusp of the milestone.

“Ganbina’s sole purpose is to empower Indigenous youth to succeed and realise their full potential through participation in education, training and employment.”

“It’s fantastic to recognise this significant financial contribution to the region but the individual successes of our children and youth is what drives us. Ganbina would like to acknowledge and thank all our supporters over the years for their faith in backing a pioneering ‘social change’ model such as our Jobs4u2 initiative.”

Mr Cavanagh says Ganbina has for many years supported Indigenous youth to gain life skills and a deep connection to culture through education and the celebration of their own successes along the journey. He believes it is those intangible takeaways and their flow on effects that will bring lasting benefits to the wider community.

With two locations, Ganbina’s operational hub in Shepparton is responsible for the delivery of programs while the Melbourne office centres on continued engagement with

the organisation’s philanthropic and corporate partners.

Newly appointed offices in Melbourne’s CBD were secured in July 2018 to develop and expand this support base and provide a point of contact for Ganbina participants placed in vocational and tertiary study and corporate employment in the city.

Under new leadership, Ganbina will continue to develop existing partnerships in Shepparton with schools, universities and employers to create pathways to success for the region’s Indigenous youth.

Newly appointed general manager, Larissa Falla is keen to explore opportunities for further collaboration with community.

A Dulgubarra Yidinji woman from North Queensland, Mrs Falla has been a part of the Greater Shepparton community for over 25 years.

She has held a number of public sector positions with her most recent, a senior leadership role at GOTAFE. Larissa brings with her a broad knowledge of vocational education, university pathways and training led employment options.

“Even though I have had a long association with Ganbina, it was not until my recent appointment that I have come to appreciate the passion and drive behind Ganbina’s operations,” Mrs Falla said.

Ganbina support is extended to all members of the Indigenous community from ages 6-25 years.

Primar y school and post-secondar y education scholarships, case management and mentoring, leadership development, and pre and post-employment support are just some of the practical ways Ganbina is empowering Indigenous youth to realise their full potential.

Mrs Falla continues; “As a community

POSITIVELY INFLUENCING THE COMMUNITY… Newly appointed Ganbina general manager, Larissa Falla and CEO, Anthony Cavanagh, are thrilled to be continuing to actively support the region’s Indigenous children and youth. Photo: Supplied.

member and mother of three children that have accessed Ganbina’s programs, I have seen firsthand the benefits of enriching a child’s education through Ganbina’s support.”

“I can confidently say that past participants of Ganbina’s programs are now acting as Agents of Change within community to positively influence the narrative of Indigenous youth in Greater Shepparton.”

As participants continue to progress through Ganbina programs and develop the confidence to push themselves to achieve their goals, the organisation will build on its economic contribution to the region and the far more important social contribution to the community.

To learn more about Ganbina and its programs, members of the community are encouraged to visit the Ganbina office in High St, or www.ganbina.com.au

Current donors can’t do it alone THE local Blood Service is putting the call out for blood donors of blood type O and A to come by and make a donation, this is particularly important over the next two weeks due to a local shortage in supply.

Australian Red Cross Blood Service group account manager, Doug Allen said, “With the early start to this year’s cold

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and flu season we have seen an increase in donor cancellations due to illness, meaning our stocks are lower than we’d like them to be.”

All contributions are valued and anyone interested in donating is asked to call the Shepparton Donor Centre on 13 14 95 to make an appointment.

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Declaration of the poll in the seat of Nicholls TUESDAY June 4, saw an announcement by the Australian Electoral Commission that the Division of Nicholls had been finalised and the candidate elected to

represent is Damian Drum.

An official event to finalise the result was held at 10:30am on Wednesday 5 June 2019 at the Nicholls Divisional Office,

377-379 Wyndham Street, Shepparton Victoria 3630.

Candidates, the media and members of the public were invited to attend the

declaration. Full results for Nicholls and other seats can be found in the AEC tally room at www.aec.gov.au/results.

Keeping the region rugged up DRIVING by Monash Park these last couple of weeks you may have noticed Greater Shepparton’s iconic Moooving Art Cows are all dressed up in winter warming items like blankets, scarves and beanies.

These items have been donated by Shepparton-based knitting and sewing group, #3 Bags Full. The group, which consists of three local women, are hoping their contribution will assist those living with homelessness in Shepparton and afford warmth to anyone living rough during these cold winter months.

Wangaratta Woollen Mills have assisted with the creation of the items, donating 108kg of tangled and random leftover wool to the group. #3 Bags Full group member, Cate Thomas says the initiative also hopes to raise awareness for homelessness and she is encouraging those who can afford to donate to consider giving funds to Backpack Bed for Homeless.

“So far we have received donations from people all across the region, which is amazing,” Kate explained, “If we can do our little bit to help those who are struggling keep just a small part of their body warm, then we have done our job.” #3 Bags Full have already donated over 60 beanies, 25 scarves and 8 blankets. To donate money, visit www.backpackbed.org/ au - or to get involved with making beanies, contact #3 Bags Full via their Facebook page @3bagsfullshepp.

FASHION FORWARD FOR A GREAT CAUSE… #3 Bags Full group members, Cate Thomas and Maree Chin have been hard at work preparing blankets, beanies and scarves to help keep the region’s homeless population warm. Photo: Katelyn Morse.

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town your news

Tongala

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Tongala is a rural township in Northern Victoria, located 23km southeast of Echuca and 55km northwest of Shepparton.

Named by Edward M. Curr, the word Tongala is the Bangerang name for ‘The River Murray.’

After World War 1, many blocks were opened up in the area as part of the ‘soldier settler’ scheme. One of the soldiers who came to Tongala during this time was John McEwan, who would later become Prime Minister of Australia.

John bought a block in Tongala in 1921 and married a local, Anne McLeod.

Wall-to-wall creativity

FITNESS PROJECT PICKED… From left (back), Tongala Primary School council president, Amber Townsend and wellness officer, Melissa Pearce.

(Front) students from Tongala Primary School, Nicholas, Lachie, Scarlett, Dusty and Sophia.

Photo: Katelyn Morse.

THE ART OF COMMUNITY… From left, artist and Tongala Lions Club president, Murray Ross with artists, Ron Davies, Jill Conway and Tina Savage showing off their fine artistic work.

Photo: Katelyn Morse.

THE exterior walls within the small town of Tongala are undergoing an exquisite transformation, with a committed group of six local artists hard at work painting pieces depicting the history of the town.

Many years ago, Tongala Lions Club president and local artist, Murray Ross started by painting a few of the iconic murals still seen around town in places like the local mechanic, RSL Club, hardware store, pub, sound shell and more.

Now, fifteen years later, Mr Ross has a team of dedicated and passionate artists painting five days a week to create works that will educate and beautify their beloved small rural town.

With a grant from Bendigo Bank helping them on their venture, the team have been working hard to promote creativity and community.

Since starting work in January of this year, the town of Tongala has already experienced a notable makeover. There are now at least 30 murals around town, including those from fifteen years ago, with each offering an opportunity to teach locals and visitors about Tongala’s rich history.

Some of the pieces are very interactive, encouraging locals to engage with the art.

There is a funny and playful depiction of the moment Tongala received sewerage in the iconic ‘Hooroo Tonny Loo’ mural, as well as pieces portraying the town’s involvement in the dairy industry and the two World Wars.

Art fans throughout region are invited to come and check out Tongala as the educational and inspirational art starts to develop around town.

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On your marks, get set, GO! LOCALS in Tongala have welcomed a fantastic new 400m, community fitness track, with plans to build fitness equipment stations over the June and July school holidays.

The track, which is situated at Tongala Primary School and can be utilised by all members of the community, was voted to receive the $109,500 funding by the Pick My Project initiative. Nearby to local hostels and parks, the track is easily accessible by prams, wheelchairs and walking frames, with everyone encouraged to use the fantastic space.

The fitness equipment will consist of situp benches, chin-up bars, dips and climbing frames, as well as a water bubbler, shade sails

and seating for comfort.

Tongala Primary School students will utilise the track and equipment for morning ‘huff and puff’, PE sessions and incidental exercise.

Outside of school hours, the space is open for the entire Tongala Community.

Tongala Primary School council president, Amber Townsend said, “We encouraged the community to be involved throughout the duration of the project and helped with picking some of the design and equipment.

“We were lucky to be able to utilise a local company to assist with laying the track and we are grateful and thankful for the efforts of Shepparton Armstrong Asphalts for their help.”

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Storage solutions in convenient new location

FEEL CONFIDENT USING YOUR NEW DEVICE… Data Parts sales team member, Shane Martin, is here to help customers with all their technology questions. Photo: Katelyn Morse.

KEEPING THE REGION ORGANISED… From left, Aussie Storage Centre payroll/accounts, Kirsten Grimster, warehouse manager, Karl Mitchell, owner, Barry Johnson, sales manager, Liana Payne, logistics, Glenn Gibson and logistics, Stephanie Saether. Photo: Katelyn Morse.

NO matter how big or small the challenge, the professional team at Aussie Storage Centre can provide the solution to all of your storage problems.

With the convenience of their new Drummond Street address, Aussie Storage Centre is well equipped to display their great range of products in the expanded space.

There is now an office-specific showroom to display their huge range of workstations and office storage supplies, perfect for either businesses or developing a personal space.

Aussie Storage Centre stock new and secondhand workstations, office tables and chairs, as well as stationery cabinets, lockers, bookcases, shelving, plastic storage and much more. The friendly and professional team can also assist

with shop fittings, industrial and commercial racking, steel shelving, pallet equipment and warehouse supplies.

For bigger storage solutions, Aussie Storage Centre has a vast selection of shipping containers available in a large array of styles, sizes and colours, both new and secondhand.

With over 30 years of local experience, the friendly team at Aussie Storage Centre can help establish your perfect office space and the ultimate storage solution. They have a fully qualified team of installers who are efficient and professional who can also help with relocating existing storage systems.

Visit Aussie Storage Solutions today at 104106 Drummond Road, or give them a call on 5822 0825.

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Personalised problem solving and device set up TECHNOLOGY has accelerated at a rate that is becoming very difficult to keep up with! Once you think you’ve got a grasp on emails, security, Facebook and SMS, new services like iCloud arise to complicate and create further work.

Thankfully, Shane Martin and the friendly team at Data Parts can help. Shane is situated to help specifically with device set up and personalised problem solving. When it comes to navigating the complexities of setting up, Shane says he is more than happy to help.

“My job is to make it easier for you to feel confident using your new device,” Shane said, “I can help with setting up email accounts, iCloud, Spotify or Netflix

accounts, privacy, find my phone, product support, troubleshooting and just everyday use device set up.”

Shane is friendly and enthusiastic about helping the community, breaking things down in simple, easy to understand language.

Data Parts are also an Apple Authorised Service Reseller and Provider, meaning Shane and the team can help with sale and repair across all Apple products, including iPhones, iPads, iMacs and Apple Watches.

To book an appointment with Shane or check out the great range of technology available at Data Parts, drop in today at 3 Edward Street, Shepparton. For further information, visit www.dataparts.net.au or call the team on 5821 7155.

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Washing efficiency improved by innovative local manufacturer W H E R E V E R you Recently, there have go in an Australian been many exciting home today, it would developments taking be u nusual to not place at Pental, f i n d at l e a s t o n e pa r ticu la rly w ith Pental product. With regards to their great their factory located range Huggie fabric here in Shepparton, softeners. the consumer goods T he Sheppar tonmanufacturing and based Huggie brand - Carmine Conte, White-King h a s t o p p e d t h e distribution specialist Pental manufacturing manager 2018 Canstar Blue i s re sp on sible for an enormous range customer ratings for of home care and personal products in fabric softener, receiving five-star reviews Australia and New Zealand, with many on the softness of clothes, packaging design, notable brand names conceived and scent, and overall customer satisfaction. produced locally, including White King, W h ite - K i ng Pent a l m a nu fac t u r i ng Janola, Softly, Velvet, Sunlight, Huggie, manager, Carmine Conte said that the LUX and much, much more. accolades have enabled significant new

“The result of Huggie winning the 2018 Canstar Blue customer satisfaction category is a real testimony to our team’s expertise and passion.”

NEW FORMULAS TO HELP SAVE TIME WASHING… Pental senior research and development chemist, Dr Alf Shahir and team leader for liquids and firelighters, Peter Woods are proud to have this locally produced product hitting supermarket shelves. Photo: Katelyn Morse.

business and a resurgence of the Huggie brand.

“Our Shepparton team have been hard at work formulating four new fabric softener technologies,” Mr Conte said, “These new formulas appeal to the everyday Australian who wishes to cut down on the valuable time and energy we spend doing washing.

The result of Huggie winning the 2018 Canstar Blue customer satisfaction category is a real testimony to our team’s expertise and passion.”

The four new Huggie formulas - Quick Dry, Easy Iron, Fast Cycle, and Wrinkle Release – have been developed a nd formulated here in Shepparton by Pental’s local chemists. Additionally, these new for mu las h ave re c ent ly ex p er ienc ed additional ranging with the supermarket retailers nationally, so expect to see these great Shepparton products lining the shelves.

Senior research and development chemist, Dr Alf Shahir explained that of these four

new formulas, the newest and most exciting is the Wrinkle Release.

“The Huggie Wrinkle Release formula fights deep wrinkles that reside inside the clothes,” Dr Shahir said, “We have added an active ingredient that sits on top of the fabric, creating the same effect as starch, but less sticky.”

“This means there are fewer creases on your clothes when you remove them from the washing machine and less time needs to be spent ironing. The Wrinkle Release fabric softener requires only one treatment for every two washes and we believe this product will help everyone get their chores done quicker.”

With the new Huggie formulas introduced nationally into the retail market last month, Pental believes the expansion of the business will facilitate between 60 additional shifts into the detergent plants here in Shepparton, with production line expansions just beginning.

SPC sold to Sydneybased investors continued from front page SPC managing director, Reg Weine assured all 500-plus employees at the mammoth packing company that their jobs would remain safe.

“SPC has a strong past and it’s great to see that the new owners believe in the brand and that they’re committed to keeping the business locally employed with no jobs lost,” Mr Weine said.

Movi ng for wa rd , Sheppa r ton Partners Collective are considering all aspects of the business, with experience across a range of industries including agribusiness, supply chain management, business and finance.

R e p r e s e nt at ive fo r S h e pp a r to n Par t ners Collec tive, Perma Fu nds Management managing director Hussein Rifai, said that he believed the sheer depth of skills between the five collective partners would help propel the iconic business forward into the future.

“We’re not going anywhere, this business is only going to get bigger and grow more,” Mr Rifai said, “We want to make SPC not just an Australian company, but for it to become one of the great Australian success stories globally.”

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bigger engine for the same truck to drive faster, drive longer and hopefully take this business to heights that are above where it’s been before,” he said.

The new sale comes following CocaCola Amatil’s purchase of the business i n 20 05 for $50 0 m i l l ion. Si nce acquisition, Coca- Cola Amatil has invested around $250 million into SPC, upgrading technology, operational and energy efficiencies and installing new equipment.

Despite this, the business has suffered considerable falling profits in recent times, with Coca-Cola Amatil slashing the value of SPC by $146 million down to zero in February after announcing the sale in November.

H owe ve r, S h e pp a r to n Pa r t n e r s Collective remain optimistic about the future of the business, looking to consider ex pa nd i ng SPC ’s ex por t potential into the global market.

“Sheppar ton Par tners Collective recognises the value of SPC’s brands, the opportunity for innovation and growth in Australia, and its export potential,” Mr Rifai said.

The new owners are expected to officially take over the business by the end of June.

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Call for investment in new community asset How Now, where ethics overrule economics

By Sarah Knight “Our goal is to raise an initial $500,000,” said founder, Cathy Palmer. “This will enable us to do our own processing on-site; we’ll invest in the infrastructure and materials to produce milk, cheese, yoghurt and cream. We’ll then open up our farm to the public, providing educational tours and interactive experiences. We’ll also increase our herd and maintain our access to water and feed.”

Raised in a home where vegetarianism was promoted and animal rights were a common kitchen table topic, compassion and empathy quickly became deeply ingrained values for former city-based music executive come local dairy farmer, Cathy.

Since meeting her partner of 10 years, Les Sandles, a farming industry consultant with decades of dairy farming experience flowing through his veins, Cathy learnt about traditional farming practices and what the term ‘bobby calves’ actually meant. This is the moment Cathy’s life began to change.

“When I discovered that to produce the milk we as a society desire, dairy cows are kept almost continually pregnant, with calves taken away from their mothers within 24 hours, I knew that something had to change.

“This process leaves both mother and baby deeply distressed and bellowing for each other for days and the truth is, most male calves (bobby calves) are discarded, sent to slaughter shortly after birth – as they serve no other purpose,” Cathy said.

ALTERNATE MODEL OF FARMING… How Now dairy founder, Cathy Palmer has launched a crowd funding campaign to help facilitate her ethical dairy. Photo: Katelyn Morse.

“We don’t need to farm this way, there is an alternative. So together we decided to commit to creating industry change; we could either be a part of the problem or a part of the solution,” she said.

And so the concept of How Now dairy was born.

The business model begins with heard management. By purchasing pre determined sexed semen, How Now are able to control their herd with 100 percent success rate to date, enabling them to eliminate male calves from the equation. Female calves are then retained and from the moment of birth join the herd and remain with and feeding off their mothers – equating to a happier herd and quality produce.

“The concept is one that we think the whole country can get behind. We already have product distribution in Melbourne and Sydney

and the goal is to gain national traction both with this alternative model of farming and with distribution,” Cathy said.

“We’re inviting the community to invest in us and what could be not only an amazing community asset, but also a transformation of an industry.

“We’re also really passionate about returning Aussie farmers to their farms and truly believe this ethical, sustainable model can be rolled out across the country,” said Cathy.

Currently sitting at $129,000 the How Now crowd funding campaign has until June 24 to reach its goal.

If you are interested in investing you can find out more by visiting: www.pledgeme.com.au/ investments/13-ethical-dairy-pty-ltd-t-a-hownow

Big savings when protecting your business KEEPING YOU SAFE AND SECURE… Standby Security managing director, Angelo Kakouros says that there’s never been a better time to protect your family and business by upgrading your old security system or camera surveillance.

Photo: Katelyn Morse.

WHEN it comes to securing your home or business, you want to ensure everything is protected, because burglars don’t take holidays.

Standby Security has been using superior technology and service to keep the Goulburn Valley safe for nearly three decades.

Managing director, Angelo Kakouros says that now is the best time to consider reviewing your current security to protect your family and business.

“The government has increased the instant asset write-off threshold to $30,000 and extended to June 2020,” Mr Kakouros said, “This means that there’s never been a better opportunity to protect your staff by upgrading your old security system or camera surveillance.”

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Cruising India & Dubai EYE-OPENING EXPERIENCE…The pink palace of Jaipur, known as Hawa Mahal, was one of the many highlights of Judy and Kerry’s overseas travels. (Inset), the Taj Mahal appeared to the pair like a threedimensional postcard.

Judy Lyons and Kerry Groves are two colleagues working together who have developed such a strong friendship in recent years that they decided to start travelling together.

The pair has already trekked to several places across the globe, both separately and together, and they’ve recently just returned from a truly eye-opening tour and cruise of India and Dubai.

Judy and Kerry touched down in Dehli and commenced their trip with an eight-day guided tour of India. They were lucky to be part of a very small tour group, only eight people. Also unique to their tour, the group were guided by a female tour guide, Yashaswani Bhayal, one of very few female tour operators in all of India.

In India, Judy and Kerry were blown away by the architecture. Following from two days in Dehli, the group travelled to the ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur. Jaipur truly is the pinkest of all cities due to the colour scheme of the buildings. The palace building Hawa Mahal, which translates to Palace of the Winds, was the highlight of Jaipur. An immaculately detailed and literal pink palace, Judy and Kerry were blown away by the detailed architecture and soft tones.

Following from Jaipur, the group stopped briefly at the small town of Karauli before continuing to Agra to see the Taj Mahal.

The Taj Mahal is like a real life postcard and the group were blown away by the design and spotless cleanliness. To avoid damage to the ancient site, tourists were told they were unable to take anything at all into the building with them. Bottled water was provided once inside and everyone had to cover their shoes to protect the marble floor from scuffs. Judy and Kerry spent almost three hours touring the grounds of the Taj Mahal and remarked that it was one of the main highlights of the trip.

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the cruise portion of their trip.

In Dubai, the pair went on a land rover cruise across the sand dunes. This ‘sand bashing’ was as exciting as it was terrifying, with the small vehicle thrashing up and over the dunes like a rollercoaster.

When it was time to board the cruise, once again, luck struck Judy and Kerry and the pair were fortunate enough to be a part of the maiden voyage of the Royal Caribbean International’s quantum-ultra-class cruise ship, ‘Spectrum of the Sea.’ The ship itself was a marvel. There were three pools, live music, adventure games, boutique shopping (including Gucci, Prada etc), fine dining and so much more. While on board the trip, tourists were treated to a unique performance of a show called Silk Road.

Featuring live music, dancing, acrobatics, magic, and even a stage that moved mechanically, the production was a mindblowing experience unlike anything they’d seen before.

The cruise stopped over at Oman, which they described as being akin to Aladdin square.

There were mud brick buildings built into mountains and these extremely narrow roads and an enormous ancient mosque. The whole place felt very beautiful and spiritual.

Next, the cruise stopped over briefly in Bombay and Cochin, India, before continuing on to Penang, Malaysia.

Penang is the cycling capital of the world and the pair loved the feel of the city. Both remarked that they would return to Penang on future travels and were raptured by the obsession with bikes across the street art and city itself.

Following from Penang, the cruise departed for the final destination of Singapore to get ready to fly home.

Judy and Kerry’s tour was organised

by Campbell Brayshaw from Flight Centre Shepparton Marketplace.

CELEBRATING THE COMPLETION OF

THE MASSIVE $10 MILLION UPGRADE TO

Waranga Health

Rushworth’s healthcare facilities have undergone major change COMMUNITY CARE COMBINED… From left, Waranga Health supervisor, Pauline Holt, Waranga Health project manager model of care, Sadie Vale, Commercial Industrial Construction Group project manager, Jake Symes, GV Health executive director of Infrastructure, Sandy Chamberlin and Waranga Health interim manager, Jeanette Webster. Photo: Katelyn Morse.

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Waranga Health

Major aged care facility opens in Rushworth Rushworth’s healthcare facilities have undergone major change for the better, with the completion of the re-development and co-location of the Waranga Aged Care Hostel and the Waranga Memorial Hospital and Nursing Home.

Situated in the very centre of town, the redeveloped Waranga Health is conveniently close to parklands and shops. The new

COMFORTABLE SPACE, GREAT SERVICES… Waranga Health resident, Gwen Hitchcock has seen much change over the last seven years and is impressed with the level of care offered by staff. Photo: Katelyn Morse

integrated healthcare facility will be the onestop location for all of Rushworth’s acute, aged-care, primary care, and community health services.

Work commenced on the new building in September 2017 with the help of $10 million in funding from the Victorian State Government. The building will ensure services are streamlined across the entire Rushworth health sector, providing more adequate care for all within the community.

The pre-existing aged care facility on High Street has had a complete renovation, with a new wing developed on site to welcome the amalgamation.

Residents, staff and services from the decommissioned Waranga Memorial Hospital Waranga Health and Nursing Home will supervisor, Pauline be relocated to the Holt believes that all staff new Waranga Health facility. All staff from have done an exceptional both locations are able job, despite a few teething to stay and continue problems, to ensure their employment and there are actually extra residents remain recruitment opportunities dutifully cared for. that have been created.

Waranga Health project manager model of care, Sadie Vale has worked at Waranga’s District Nursing Service for 25 years in both clinical and management roles. She says the new move has involved much input from stakeholders, the Rushworth community, staff and residents.

“We have received phenomenal and ongoing support through GV Health to help with developing and continuing our model of care in the new space. We want to ensure staff STREAMLINED ASSISTANCE… GV Health nurse, Ali Neville says that the co-location of facilities will make is assisted with adapting and transitioning everything more accessible for residents to utilise help from doctors and specialists. Photo: Katelyn Morse. into their new space.”

Employees at both facilities have worked during the final stages of the process, all space. Despite this, residents reported that tirelessly throughout this entire process, residents’ meals had to be prepared at the food always remained warm, on time never letting the tricky amalgamation of the old hospital kitchen offsite and moved and delicious, with not a single staff member services bother them. For over 75 days hundreds of metres across town to the new showing an ounce of stress.

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Health department takes on board community feedback Without the input from the hard-working volunteers and members of the local Waranga Community Reference Group, Waranga Health would not be undergoing the monumental advancements witnessed today.

Clem Furphy commenced his involvement with local aged care way back in the early 1990s.

Mr Furphy fronted the Waranga Community Reference Group and initial fundraising push to raise half a million dollars to establish the original Waranga Aged Care Hostel.

Mr Furphy said that the job of the fivemember Waranga Community Reference Group was to be the voice for the local community, facilitating conversation and education between GV Health, both facilities

and the everyday Rushworth citizen.

“In a small town like this, change always causes concern,” Mr Furphy said, “But the health department have listened to all concerns and the wider region fully appreciates the need for an all-in-one service like this.

“I am very excited to be so heavily involved in a project like Waranga Health and would like to extend a warm thank you to the other members of the Waranga Community Reference Group, as well as the Friends of the Hostel group.”

SPEAKING FOR THE TOWN… Waranga Community Reference Group president, Clem Furphy and his team have been heavily involved in the process of liaising between the Rushworth community and healthcare facilities. Photo: Katelyn Morse.

Modern, spacious and light brings in a new era The re-development of Rushworth’s Waranga Health commenced in September 2017, with the three-stage plan finally about to be completed.

Stage one involved the completion and handover of ‘Whroo’ - the new eight-bed aged care unit. Stage two involved demolition of three zones and up-keeping existing services, to enable the rest of the facility to remain operational. Stage three involved fitting out existing buildings, lounge and dining rooms and completion of the carpark.

External work is still ongoing outside, but the main elements of the build are now complete.

Overall, residents will be able to enjoy a bright and modern space, with many nooks and zones for relaxing and socialising. There is a new activities room, lounge and dining area, each with wide windows allowing the natural light to flow throughout the space, promoting the gorgeous gardens surrounding the rooms.

Commercial Industrial Construction Group (CICG) project manager, Jake Symes said, “We’re very excited about the finished complex – everything looks fantastic. Throughout the process, we’ve also been very lucky to utilise the ongoing services of many local tradespeople, with as many as 40 staff onsite at any one time.”

WELCOME EXPANSION… The new lounge and dining area allows for better workflow between staff and residents, featuring expansive windows to let in natural light. Photo: Katelyn Morse.

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Waranga Health PLENTY OF SPACE TO STRETCH… The outdoor paved courtyard at the centre of Waranga Health is enclosed to protect residents from the wind and weather, with live musicians occasionally entertaining guests in this space.

Photo: Katelyn Morse.

“The most rewarding thing I’ve ever done” The new Waranga Health facility affords more zones for residents to get out and enjoy the serenity of the re-developed building and adjoining gardens.

A paved courtyard in the centre of the facility protects residents from the wind and elements. This space can even be utilised for live performances, with many musicians frequenting the facility to entertain guests.

An activities room has also been added, complete with a kitchen and projector screen for the residents much-loved movie nights. With a new fernery currently being built and the other two gardens undergoing refurbishment, residents of Waranga Health have plenty of reason to get out and about and enjoy their new space.

Diane Foot has been a volunteer at Waranga Health for about a year and a half and helps facilitate games and activities to keep residents happy. When we visited Waranga Health last week, Diane and some of the residents were engaged in a friendly game of ‘hallway bowls.’

“This is the most rewarding thing I have ever done and I would encourage everybody to get involved with helping the community,” Diane explained, “The residents have handled the transition so well and everyone is just happy to go with the flow.”

As we left, a resident bowled another ball down the stretch of hallway, narrowly edging the jack. An eruption of laughter followed, with staff and residents engaging in playful and friendly sporting banter.

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HALLWAY BOWLS… It was all smiles as Waranga Health staff, volunteers and residents engaged in a friendly match of ‘hallway bowls’ in the new ‘Whroo’ wing. Photo: Katelyn Morse.

Waranga Health

NEW HOME… PERSONALISED t sident, Margare re th e Waranga Heal er wh , ng wi ’ oo w ‘Whr e Swift is in the ne ur at fe to es to be able she says she lov tside ou d an e sid in mily photos of her fa se. oto: Katelyn Mor of her room. Ph

Plenty of space for mighty Tigers memorabilia The new ‘Whroo’ wing of Waranga Health houses eight rooms all decked out with state-of-the-art technology and features.

Residents now have better services, like larger bathrooms and a modern overhead ceiling track hoist. All of the rooms feature huge, flat-screen televisions and many feature gorgeous garden views and natural light.

At the front of each room in this particular wing, a little memory box is provided for photographs and keepsakes. This gives the residents a chance to completely

personalise the entirety of their own space, right down to the front door.

Resident, Margaret Swift has covered the desk in her room with plenty of photos of loved-ones and memorabilia for her beloved football team, the Richmond (and Rushworth) Tigers.

“I absolutely love my room,” Margaret said. “My family live all over the place, some as far as Darwin, so it’s nice to have the space to put all my photos up to remember them by - as well as all my cherished Tigers memorabilia, of course.”

100 year old Florence loves her new home Last year, Waranga Health resident Florence Clark was invited to Government House in Melbourne to celebrate the astonishing milestone of reaching 100 years of age.

In December, Florence attended the centenarian celebration with her carer, Chris Brown. Much to Florence’s delight, she was seated alongside ex-Governor General, Dame Quentin Bryce for morning tea. The pair enjoyed interesting discussion in the gorgeous Government building.

Soon to be turning 101, Florence is a great conversationalist, with a razer sharp wit.

Still mobile and quite independent, Florence makes her bed every day and enjoys using her walker to explore the new spaces.

“I get along with all the staff here exceedingly well,” Florence said, “I’ve been here for nearly two years and I absolutely love it.”

100 YEARS YOUNG… Waranga Health resident, Florence Clarke, recently celebrated her 100th birthday and was invited to a momentous party at Government House. Photo: Katelyn Morse.

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Three cheers

GVL Seniors 2019 Ladder Kyabram...............................................36 (253.55) Echuca..................................................32 (189.87) Tatura...................................................24 (126.49) Seymour...............................................22 (105.72) Shepparton..........................................20 (118.28) Benalla..................................................20 (92.58) Mansfield..............................................16 (102.25) Rochester.............................................16 (100.74) Euroa..................................................... 12 (99.14) Shepp United........................................... 8 (57.02) Shepp Swans........................................... 6 (45.85) Mooroopna.............................................. 4 (53.17)

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for GVFNL Hall of Fame inductees The GVFNL had its night of nights recently, with seven new members entering the Hall of Fame. All seven of them have had quite a significant impact on both football and netball in our region and they should be celebrated.

Mick Williams, Billy Wong, Bruce Watson, Jeff Cooper, Tony McDonell and Mick Souter for their footballing exploits and Debbie Atkinson, the superstar of the court from the 80s, are household names in the Goulburn Valley and it’s great to see all added to the Hall of Fame.

If that wasn’t a big enough highlight, Freddo McMahon was elevated to legend status, which topped the night off.

Freddo is a giant of the game in GVL circles being the first player to play 300 GVL games and dedicating his life to the game and the GVL for 60 plus years.

As great a player as he was for nearly 20 years at Tatura, there is nothing he has not done to see the game prosper since he hung the

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Tatura Kyabram Rochester Benalla Euroa Echuca

Tatura Kyabram Rochester Benalla Euroa Echuca

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MOMENTOUS EFFORT… The GVFNL celebrated local legends at the Hall of Fame event last weekend, where Freddo McMahon was inducted to the Hall of Fame for being the first player to play over 300 GVL games. Photo: Bailey Opie Photography.

boots up. His knowledge of the history of the league is second to none and his passion for interleague football over the journey is the stuff of legend.

Three cheers to Freddo McMahon who is a true legend of football in the GVL.

Tatura Kyabram Rochester Mooroopna Euroa Shepparton

Tatura Kyabram Rochester Benalla Euroa Echuca

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