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Emotional super school meeting flames debate LAST Thursday night, passionate locals gathered inside St Augustine’s Parish Hall to listen to the ongoing discussion regarding Shepparton’s new super school and voice concerns.

Around 300 community members attended the crisis meeting, demanding answers about how the new school with 2,700 students would work. The current plans for the estimated $100 million project will see the merger of four local high schools, Wanganui High School, Shepparton High School, Mooroopna High School and McGuire Continued on page 18 College.

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Victoria needs its

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IRREVERSIBLE DAMAGE… Ongoing high water flows into the Goulburn River are causing damage to the river systems, leaving local farmers frustrated and baffled. Photo: Katelyn Morse. TRANSPARENCY NEEDED… (INSET) Greater Shepparton City councillor, Cr Dennis Patterson says that any more water taken from our region would be an environmental catastrophe. Photo: Supplied.

IN a draft, basin-wide environmental watering strategy intended to solve problems downstream associated with water hoarding and over extraction occurring in New South Wales, the Federal Government is seeking to buy back an additional 450GL of water from Victorian licence holders.

According to Greater Shepparton City councillor, Cr Dennis Patterson, who is also the Murray Darling Association Region 2

delegate, “This would be an environmental catastrophe for the region.”

High water flows into the Goulburn River is causing damaging degradation and cannot be sustained. The Barmah Choke has lost capacity from 10,000ML a day to around 9,000ML with the overflow spilling into the forest.

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Shopping helps students go to Beijing CHEQUE FOR KIDS TO CHECK OUT CHINA… From left, Verney Road School vice captain, Maddison Keyte and captain, Health Vale are thankful for the $6,000 cheque from Fairleys SUPA IGA, which will go towards a school overseas trip to Beijing Photo: Supplied.

Shopper loyalty points, like plastic toys, are an added inducement to customers to spend with them. But unlike most plastic toys, points have a cumulative monetary value. This month, loyalty points have been converted into a substantial amount of money, $6,000.

This was the amount that Fairleys SUPA IGA converted donated loyalty points into cash and passed across to Verney Road School, a portion of which will be used to support 10 students and eight staff to take an overseas school trip to Beijing in September for nine days. An overseas trip like this is arranged every three years for

students. This year the plans are to spend a day at a Special School in Beijing as well as visit the Great Wall, the Summer Palace, the Forbidden City and the Olympic site.

On a market day during December, students from the school go to the Fairleys IGA store and ask shoppers to donate their

Shepparton TODAY Cloudy. Morning fog.

Shepparton Rainfall 18.6mm this month

High 13º

Water Level Lake Eildon Waranga Basin

Low 5º

Sunrise: 7:03am Sunset: 5:43pm

Thursday H 17º L 2º

Friday H 15º L 6º

points to the school. This is added on to the points donated to the cause by shoppers throughout the year. To be able to raise so much says a lot about the community shopping at Fairleys IGA for being so generous with gifting their points to the school.

Saturday H 17º L 4º

Sunday H 19º L 8º

% Full 41.59 51.37

Monday H 12º L 5º

Current Vol (ML) 1386581 222109

Tuesday H 12º L 7º

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GV Vets nominated for a Business Award WEEK ten nominations for the 2019 White King – Pental 95.3 Triple M Business Awards have been received and seven businesses have been named as being outstanding in their nominated category.

Goulburn Valley Dental Group dental assistant trainee, Alysha Booth has been nominated for the Apprentice/Trainee of the Year category; Furphy Engineering have received a nomination under the GV Health Workplace category; Next Office Tech director, John Montagner has received a nomination under the Entrepreneur of the Year category; CUBED Contacting has been nominated for the Customer Service of the Year – Trade category;

APPRENTICE/TRAINEE OF THE YEAR… From left, White King – Pental business manager – ‘Duracell’, David Turkovic, Goulburn Valley Dental Group dental assistant trainee, Alysha Booth and GOTAFE team leader operations health, Jen Woods. Photos: Katelyn Morse.

Mooroopna Family Dental Care has been nominated for the Best Marketing/Advertising Campaign category; Cold Rock Ice Creamery has received a nomination for the Customer Service of the Year – Trade category; and GV Vets has been nominated for the Business Award – Professional 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

CUSTOMER SERVICE/TRADE… From left, White King – Pental inventory/pallet controller, Charles Pellegrino, CUBED Contracting owner, Nygal Brown and Shepparton Chamber of Commerce and Industry executive officer, Lucy Cerrone.

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.

CUSTOMER SERVICE/RETAIL… From left, White King – Pental business manager – ‘Duracell’, David Turkovic, Cold Rock Ice Creamery Shepparton owner, Kerrie Pearse and Harvey Norman Shepparton Furniture proprietor, Becc Fischer.

BUSINESS AWARD/PROFESSIONAL… From left, WIN Network advertising account executive, Anthony Care’, GV Vets Dr Frances Jenner, Dr Brett Davis and White King – Pental business manager – ‘Duracell’, David Turkovic.

BEST MARKETING/ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN… From left, White King – Pental inventory/pallet controller, Charles Pellegrino, Mooroopna Family Dental Care oral health therapist, Kate Harcourt, practice manager, Megan Whittaker and Shepparton Show Me board member, Andrew Pogue.

ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR… From left, White King – Pental business manager – ‘Duracell’, David Turkovic, Next Office Tech director, John Montagner and Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Northern Victoria regional manager, Edwina Dooley.

GV HEALTHY WORKPLACE… From left, White King – Pental inventory/ pallet controller, Charles Pellegrino, Furphy Engineering general manager, Peter Tapscott, CEO, Adam Furphy and GV Health manager health safety and wellbeing, Sue Christie.

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And the gold medal goes to...

THE recognition and rewards for doing a really great job as a farmer are few and far between. However, for Yarroweyah dairy farmer, Chris Hibberson, keeping his herd in top condition has had an extra reward this year.

Maintaining a low Bulk Milk Cell Cou nt (BMCC) has a well- deser ved financial reward. This year, Chris has been recognised as the best in northern Victoria at maintaining a low BMCC, winning a gold award from Dairy Australia - one of only 100 farmers recognised nationally.

Focusing on a low BMCC enables farmers to prevent mastitis occurring in their herds. Dairy Australia managing director, Dr David Nation said, “You can’t achieve an award like this without focus across the year on milk quality.

For many farmers, it reflects dedication over many years to get to this level. These awards recognise the quality and safety of Australian milk that all farmers should take pride in.”

To be eligible for the award, dairy farms must have data for a minimum of nine months in a calendar year. Monthly averages are then used to calculate the annual average BMCC for each farm.

“Farmers can also access a range of resources online to improve their milk quality by visiting Dairy Australia’s website and using services like DataGene,” said Dr Nation.

Chris Hibberson and his wife Nicole purchased their flood-irrigated, 90ha

PROUD PRODUCER… Yarroweyah farmer, Chris Hibberson has won a gold award from Dairy Australia – one of only 100 farmers recognised nationally. Photo: Supplied.

Yarroweyah farm and their 220-cow mixed herd uses a 50:50 split calving pattern.

Chris Hibberson explained, “I’m finding really good teat condition is the best way to control mastitis. Identifying and treating cows when they first come in is one of my secrets to keeping a low cell count throughout the whole year.”

As a preventative measure, all cows receive dry cow treatment, which treats existing infections that were not cured

during lactation and reduces the number of new infections during the dry period. For one to two months following calving, all cows are stripped weekly, and more often if heifers are prone to mastitis.

“I may treat more when they first calve, but I see the benefits later on,” Chris said.

Dairy farmers can access a range of resources to improve milk quality and prevent mastitis from Dairy Australia at www.dairyaustralia.com.au/mastitis

Shepparton health workers rise to the challenge ACCORDING to the latest performance data, Victoria’s hospitals and paramedics have been rising to the challenge of record demand caused by a busy flu season.

The busy flu season has put enormous strain on our nurses, doctors and paramedics. Already, there have been more than 40,000 laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza across the state, including 10,000 children and more than 70 deaths.

The Andrews Labor Government is stepping up its fight against the flu, making the vaccination compulsory for frontline staff in hospital wards.

The Government is working with health experts, unions and hospitals on new rules that ensure nurses, doctors and other staff are fully vaccinated against a host of diseases, including the flu.

Minister for Health, Jenny Mikakos said, “The flu season has

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hit hard and hit early, but our nurses, doctors and paramedics in Shepparton have done an exceptional job rising to the challenge.”

In the City of Greater Shepparton, ambulances arrived within an average of 10:14 minutes during the June quarter – an improvement compared with 11:16 for the same period 12 months prior.

Goulburn Valley Health also treated 100 percent of its Category 1 emergency patients immediately upon arrival at the hospital. They also reduced the elective surgery waiting lists to 534 patients – down from 588 a year earlier, and completed the transfer of 82.5 percent of patients who arrived at the hospital in an ambulance in the June quarter within the target of 40 minutes, up on its 73.6 percent transfer rate a year earlier.

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A cherry on top

Local win putts golf duo in the running for national championship GOLF is a game whose aim is to hit a very small ball into an even smaller hole, with weapons si n g u l a rly i l l - d e sig n e d for t h e purpose. Or so Winston Churchill supposedly said.

All that aside, it has the ability to d raw thousands of amateu rs into seeing who can play the least number of strokes on the day. The Audi Quattro cup, now in its 28th year in Australia draws thousands of ent ra nt s play i ng of f for t he chance to keep going up the scale to t he n at ion a l ch a mpion sh ip s i n M elb ou r n e a nd t h e n to a n international competition to be held in Austria.

The Shepparton Audi dealership recently hosted this round of the cup competition at the Shepparton Golf Club. Entrants Murray Privac and Nick Breslin were the ultimate winners on the day, with a score of 36. Peter Baird and Anything

GOLFERS GO FOR GOLD… The Shepparton Audi dealership golf club competition winners, Murray Privac and Nick Breslin and Shepparton Audi dealer principal, Jason Sherlock. Photo: Supplied.

Devine were in the second place tea m, followed by Domenico Cerrone and Peter Noble in third place.

Gayle Steers and Dom Cerrone took out prizes for nearest the pin on the 12th hole and Paul Ransom and Judy Holland had the longest d r ive s o n t h e 1s t . T h e s o c i a l

competition prize went to Craig McIntyre and Geoff Cobbledick.

The winning local team of Murray Privac and Nick Breslin will go on to compete in a National Final at Capital Golf Club, Melbourne. The World Final will follow, contested by the national winning team and will take place in Kitzbuhel, Austria.

SHEPPARTON had a great year for cherries this fruit season, with noticeable growth in size and harvest due to the hotter than normal weather. Growing international demand is driving national cherry production expansion, with new investment within the Australian cherry industry from both local and overseas stakeholders.

Research Scientist Glenn Hale will present the results from his research on temperature monitoring for Victorian cherries via air-freight to Vietnam at a meeting at the Agriculture Victoria in Tatura.

Mr Hale will discuss his observations from ‘realtime’ monitoring of cherries being exported to Vietnam.

“This work highlighted weak spots in the export cool chain of cherries transported from Victoria through to Saigon and Ho Chi Minh City,” Mr Hale said.

Mr Hale will highlight where the issues were found and will present some recommendations at this meeting. These results were recently presented at an export growers’ workshop in Canberra.

Mr Hale will also discuss different types of temperature data loggers.

“There are many types of temperature data loggers available to the industry for remote monitoring of fruit however each type of logger has its own merits ranging from ease of use, cost, accuracy, reliability, single use or reusable, SMS/email notifications and airline approved,” Mr Hale said.

The meeting will take place this Friday, August 16 from 11:30am at 255 Ferguson Road, Tatura in the Agriculture Victoria Executive Room.

For more information or to register your interest in attending this event please contact Glenn Hale on 0419 500 302 or glenn.hale@agriculture.vic.gov.au

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Come and meet the team BRANCHING OUT… GMCU Numurkah branch manager, Carly Gittens is available to help with all your banking needs. Photo: Katelyn Morse

IF you are planning to buy your first or next home, it is important to make sure that you are well prepared and are ready to buy when you find the ideal property.

This includes researching the area that you are buying in, thinking about how much you might need to save for your deposit, or perhaps understanding how much equity is available in your current home. Talking to your financial institution early is a good way to make sure that you are on the right track. They can also help you to understand the different finance options available, as well as ways to boost your savings.

GMCU is proud to have branches in ten locations across the region, with friendly staff that understands our local markets. Carly Gittens has recently taken the reins

as Numurkah Branch Manager after working with the Numurkah team for almost ten years, and is passionate about helping locals to achieve their financial goals.

Carly said, “At GMCU, we know that the end goal is your home, not your loan, so supporting our members throughout the whole process is an important part of what we do. We are based right here in Numurkah and are only a phone call away if you have any questions along the way.”

GMCU’s Numurkah branch is based at 102 Melville Street, and the team are on hand to help with all of your banking needs. You can contact Carly and the Numurkah team on (03) 5862 2894, or find out more at www.gmcu.com.au

A popular choice for dinner

KEEPING HUNGER AT BAY… KB Chippery owner, Kylie Wileman and team member Brodee Webber are serving up delicious takeaway at great prices. Photo: Katelyn Morse.

Photo: Michael Amendolia

IT’S been over eight months since the popular fish and chip shop KB Chippery, reopened its doors on Poplar Avenue in Shepparton. With mouth-watering specials, your only issue for dinner tonight is deciding what you want to eat from their extensive menu!

This week, you can get a burger, chips and a 375ml Coca Cola variety for $10, or upgrade to a 600ml drink for an extra $1.50. Maybe you’d rather some classic fish and chips? With a 375ml drink you can satisfy your hunger for only $8, or 600ml for $9.50!

K B C h ipp er y a l s o of f er s ouvl a k i s , s t e a k sandwiches, hamburgers, sweets and a range of gluten free options available; there’s something to suit the whole family!

KB Chippery is located at 24 Poplar Avenue, Shepparton and is open Monday 12pm until 8pm, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 11am until 8pm, and Thursday to Saturday 11am until 8:30pm.

Delivery is also available after 5pm. To place an order, call 5822 0012 or visit their website at www.kbchippery.com.au

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Queensland Fruit Fly Project extension critical in protecting the region A recent funding announcement to extend the Goulburn Murray Valley (GMV) Regional Fruit Fly Project is welcome news in the fight against fruit fly and attempts to protect the region’s multi-million dollar horticulture industry from the pest.

GMV Regional Fruit Fly Coordinator Ross Abberfield said the project had successfully brought industry, community and government together and applied a strategic approach to the Area Wide Management of the pest since its inception two years ago.

“The GMV is regarded as the ‘Fruit Bowl of Australia’ and is the largest producer of pears in the southern hemisphere, so protecting this positioning is essential to the region’s economy,” Mr Abberfield said.

The project has been funded through the Managing Fruit Fly in Victoria Regional Grants Program, as part of the Victorian Government’s investment in keeping our agricultural sector secure and preventing the spread of pests and diseases.

“The combined activities of the GMV Fruit Fly Project has resulted in a reduction of fruit flies trapped in the region and almost a 30 percent increase in Australian stone fruit exports in the previous twelve months,” Mr Abberfield said.

For more information on the GMV Fruit Fly project visit www.gmv-qldfruitfly.com.au

MANAGING FRUIT FLY… From left, Minister for Agriculture, Jaclyn Symes and Goulburn Murray Valley regional fruit fly coordinator, Ross Abberfield. Photo: Supplied.

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Awareness required regarding risks on rural roads RESEARCH released by the Australian Road Safety Foundation (ARSF) reveals that one in three Australian drivers admit they are more likely to undertake risky behaviour on rural roads.

The startling new research has been released in conjunction with Rural Road Safety Month. Running from August 1 to 31, Rural Road Safety Month is a community-based awareness initiative that calls on everyday road users to jump in the driver seat of regional road safety.

Worryingly, not even having children in the car is a deterrent for taking risks behind the wheel, with one in two rural drivers admitting to speeding, using their mobile phone or driving distracted while their own kids are in the car, compared to one in three metro drivers.

Added to this, one third of rural road users admit to taking risks behind the wheel while someone else’s children are in the car in comparison to one quarter of metro drivers.

ARSF Founder and CEO Russell White urged Australians both regional and city based - to take ownership for their role in reducing the rural road toll.

“While there are a number of factors that contribute to the regional road toll, its everyday Australians that hold the key to safer roads,” Mr White said.

“The research has told us that drivers are taking risks on rural roads because they’re either less likely to get caught or perceive there to be fewer dangers.”

Backed by the Australian Government and long-time sponsor Suncorp, businesses, community groups and individuals are encouraged to choose road safety and get involved by hosting a local awareness-raising event.

For more information or to find out how to get involved, visit www.arsf.com.au

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Funding boost for Victorian libraries LIBRARIES are about more than just books, they give us universal access to information and offer safe and inclusive spaces for people to learn and grow.

They also enrich local communities by supporting a culture that values reading, learning and social connection.

Victoria is home to 271 permanent library branches and 28 mobile library services, with more than 2.1 million library members registered in the state.

On Monday, August 5, Minister for Local Government Adem Somyurek announced $44.7 million in funding to support public libraries across Victoria to buy new books and e-resources and deliver programs including story time for children and outreach services.

Vision Australia will also receive $1.8 million to provide libraries services to people who are blind, have low vision or a print disability.

Public libraries also benefit from the Premiers’ Reading Challenge Book Fund, which provides an annual allocation for books and materials to support the Premiers’ Reading Challenge.

As part of the Living Libraries Infrastructure Program, the Labor Government are also stepping up to help our libraries, dedicating $4.5 million to help support Victorian councils to help build, redevelop or refurbish libraries.

EARLY DETECTION MEANS EFFECTIVE TREATMENT… Book in an appointment with Molemap melanographer, Alanna Adams to monitor any changes to your skin. Photo: Katelyn Morse.

A skin check that could save your life AUSTRALIANS love to spend time outdoors. If the sun is out, you’ll find most of us outside soaking up some rays or enjoying its warmth, however we’re not always sun smart.

So it’s no surprise that Australia has one of the highest rates of melanoma in the world.

According to the Melanoma Institute Australia, one Australian dies from melanoma every five hours.

Melanoma grows rapidly and is one of the most dangerous forms of skin cancer. It can also be difficult to detect with the naked eye. But when detected early, can be effectively treated.

To help protect yourself from the threat of melanoma, a Full Body Molemap – which is designed to monitor

changes over time – might be right for you, especially if you have been badly sunburned or used sunbeds in the past, have fair skin and a medium to high number of moles, or a personal or family history of skin cancer.

At your Full Body Molemap appointment you’ll be seen by a melanographer who is specially trained to detect and image any suspicious looking spots. Molemap melanographers have completed specialised training accredited by the Australasian College of Dermatologists.

To book an appointment or for more information, visit Molemap by Dermatologists inside the Fix Performance building at 116 Corio St, Shepparton, call 1800 665 362, or book online at molemap.net.au.

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Win tickets to The Great Outdoor Expo!

If you love the great outdoors, camping, fishing, or taking your 4x4 through rough-terrain, then this is something you don’t want to miss!

The Great Outdoor Expo is just around the corner, and we’re giving away some double passes!

The three day event will showcase the latest in caravans, motorhomes, campervans and camper trailers, 4WD and 4x4 accessories, boats and fishing gear and demonstrations and activities for the whole family.

For your chance to win, place your name and phone number into an envelope and drop it off to our office at 219-225 Wyndham Street, Shepparton (across from the Queens Gardens).

The Great Outdoor Expo will be held at the Shepparton Showgrounds from August 30 to September 1 2019.

DELICIOUS COFFEE… Garden Kitchen Café barista, Sal Madill has had a great response from customers in regard to their new Fairtrade coffee. Photo: Katelyn Morse.

Coffee amongst the gardens ARE you looking for your coffee fix or a delicious meal in Shepparton’s north? Well look no further than The Garden Kitchen Café, which is ideally located near the Shepparton Sports Precinct.

So, it is the perfect place to grab a take away coffee to help warm up during weekend sport or you can enjoy breakfast or lunch to keep the hunger at bay.

The Garden Kitchen Café offers Mahalia’s single origin awardwinning coffee, all day breakfast on weekends, and caters for all dietary requirements. Treat yourself to some of their delicious

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handmade cakes or savouries and keep warm inside or while you roam the gardens in the Billabong Garden complex. Want a night off cooking? They also offer take away meals as well.

The Garden Kitchen Café is open Wednesday to Friday 9:30am until 3:30pm, and Saturday and Sunday 9am until 3pm.

With plenty of free parking available, why not visit The Garden Kitchen Cafe at 295 Numurkah Rd, Shepparton (inside the Billabong Garden complex), or save time and place your take away coffee order by calling 5858 6558.

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Helping you find the perfect wine

A NEW FACE… Bottle-O Warehouse team member and wine expert Rob Ladd is here to help you pick out the perfect wine. Photo: Katelyn Morse

IF you’ve been wanting to experiment with different and new wines but just weren’t sure where to begin, now’s the perfect time to get your tastebuds ready for some new and exciting taste trends.

New to Shepparton and to the Bottle-O Warehouse, Rob Ladd will provide you with his expertise on all types of wines. With a lifetime of knowledge on both food and wine as a previous Barossa Valley winery and restaurant owner, Rob is the wine guru to help you pick out a delightful and delicious wine for any occasion.

Bottle-O Warehouse team member and wine expert, Rob Ladd said, “We have a huge range of wines to choose from, both local, international and organic, that will suit everyone’s tastebuds.

“I’m passionate about food and wine and can help you pick the perfect wine to accompany your dinner or to simply enjoy after a hard day at work. ” With plenty of free parking available, head down to the Bottle-O Warehouse to discover your new favourite wine. The shop is open until 11pm every night, with Rob providing his expertise on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 4pm.

Give the team a call on 5831 3833 or visit The Bottle-O Warehouse on the corner of High Street and St Georges Road, Shepparton.

Five local workmates win a share of $1 million AFTER playing the same syndicate for three years in a row, a group of five local Shepparton workmates are celebrating the news of their private syndicate scoring a division one prize worth $1 million.

The group held one of four division one w i n n i ng ent r ie s nat iona l ly i n TattsLotto draw 3971, which was drawn on Saturday, August 10. Each winner takes home a division one prize of $1,017,643.37.

The local syndicate, who wish to remain anonymous, purchased their winning entry from Shepparton Plaza Lotto.

Sharing his joy with a Tatts official, the syndicate leader said the local group celebrated the news by gathering together for a coffee, recounting their win.

“There are five of us from work who throw $10 into a bank account every fortnight which we use to buy our entries every fortnight,” he explained.

“One of the girls in the syndicate checked their ticket on Saturday night and then called everyone to let us all know.

We were all pretty excited and had to get together for a coffee to celebrate the news.”

When quizzed on how they’d spend the prize money, the syndicate leader revealed that many in the group hadn’t had the chance to contemplate the win.

“I think everyone is just letting the news sink in and waiting for the money to land in the bank account,” he said.

“I do know one thing: it certainly won’t go to waste! I’ll probably use it to pay off some bills and then go from there!”

Across Australia, there were four division one winning entries, two from Victoria and one each from Queensland and South Australia.

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Free skills to grow your business T H E Sheppa r ton Cha mber of Commerce and Industry presents the second in a series of free events designed to inform local businesses on how to reach the right audience with their advertising.

The event aims to give businesses a special breakfast event with a professional industry that will give valuable insight into the benefits offered by media.

Joi n A l a n Kel lo ck , ge nera l manager of Southern Cross Austereo to learn more about the Channel 9 audience, appeal and reach, and how you can grow your business with the right mix of marketing.

The special breakfast event will take place at the Quality Parklake Hotel, Wednesday, August 28 from 7:30am until 8:30am. Register for free at www.bit.ly/SCCIChannel9 and for further enquiries contact 0407 503 886.

A newly qualified skin cancer specialist for Shepparton ACCORDING to Cancer Council Victoria, approximately two in three Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer before the age of 70. The good news is you can cut your risk of skin cancer by using good sun protection. It’s never too late for prevention, whether you’re six months or 60 years old.

However, if you are worried about your skin, Better Health Medical Centre now offers a skin cancer surveillance and treatment service. Dr Jude James is one of only a few accredited skin cancer specialists in Shepparton, and can provide quality care for the treatment of melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, keratoacanthoma, Bowen’s disease and other rare skin tumours.

Better Health Medical Centre services include detailed whole body skin checks with dermoscopic examination of the lesions, biopsies and skin photography. They also offer general health checks, weight loss plans, mental health checks, asthma plans, vaccinations, as well as other specialist services.

Better Health Medical Centre services include detailed whole body skin checks with dermoscopic examination of the lesions, biopsies and skin photography.

To reduce your risk of developing skin cancer, don’t forget to slip, slop, slap, seek and slide on your sunglasses every time you’re outdoors when the UV level is 3 or above. If you’re worried about a mole, SCAN your skin. If it’s sore, changing, abnormal or new, it’s time to book in to get them checked by a specialist.

To book in a skin check with Dr James, call 5897 7288 or visit 77 Wyndham St, Shepparton.

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A SKIN CHECK COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE… Accredited skin cancer specialist Dr Jude James offers whole body skin checks with dermoscopic examinations. Photo: Katelyn Morse.

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A comfortable community environment A sense of comfort, community and independence is something you want when looking to relax and enjoy retirement living.

Eureka Shepparton Gardens offers an enjoyable, peaceful and relaxing lifestyle, set in amongst the beautiful gardens and grounds that the village has to offer.

Eureka Shepparton Gardens facility manager, David Evans said, “At Eureka Villages, we provide quality and affordable rental accommodation for individuals over 55 within a comfortable community environment.”

“We’ve changed the culture and made it a more relaxed, welcoming community with entertainment and meals provided.”

Eu reka Sheppar ton G ardens is conveniently located within walking distance of public transport and only a short drive to the doctors, shopping centres and hospital.

The on-site village managers take pride in working with the senior community, providing exceptional service and working tirelessly to ensure that all the residents live in a friendly environment.

With their 69 lots filling up fast, now is the time to give the caring team at Eureka Shepparton Gardens a call on (03) 5821 7405 or head to their website www.eurekavillages.com.au for more information.

A RELAXED AND WELCOMING COMMUNITY… Eureka Shepparton Gardens facility managers, David and Michele Evans with resident Pam Barsher. Photo: Katelyn Morse

A MUCH NEEDED MAKEOVER… The Euroa Inn after the team at John Brain Roofing Services installed a new tin roof in 2018. Photo: Supplied

Brain power and quality service THE Euroa Inn was built in 1857 and is the oldest building in Euroa. The heritage-listed building originally had timber shingles on the roof, which were covered with short lengths of corrugated iron imported from England in 1918. In 2018, John Brain Roofing Services installed a new tin roof to the old building.

Originally started by John Brain in a small one-room office in 1996, the business is now owned and operated by Peter Sanders and Luke Chambers.

John Brain Roofing owner, Peter Sanders said, “Here at John Brain Roofing Services we take great pride in the quality of our work and on-time completion of both

routine and extraordinary roofing projects.

“We use only the best quality roofing materials manufactured from genuine COLORBOND and ZINCALUME steel and all our work is conducted by qualified tradesmen.”

Roof repairs, replacements and new roofs are all part of their services, and they also provide a free roof inspection, measure and quote service. John Brain Roofing Services also provides and fits roller doors and skylights, giving you a large range of styles and products to choose from.

For further enquires call (03) 5831 2721 or visit the John Brain Roofing Services team at 74 Williams Rd, Shepparton.

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Victoria needs its water “Victorian farmers need the water. If the available water volume is reduced, it leads to further speculation by non-engaged water right owners,” said Cr Patterson.

As it currently stands, Victorian farmers are cautious of allowing further water to flow past them toward the Barmah Choke for environmental use, with fears of further job losses, especially in the dairy industry in the Goulburn Valley.

In an announcement made last week following a Murray Darling Basin ministerial council meeting in Canberra, Federal Minister, David Littleproud has called on the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) with terms of reference, encouraging them to look into ownership of water rights and how the process can be made more transparent.

Minister for Water, Lisa Neville says Victoria has commenced work on improving the transparency and effectiveness of the state’s water market and is happy to share this information with the ACCC to assist with their review.

In proposing an independent panel to peerreview the Murray River Capacity Risks project in a bid to learn from the season’s deliverability shortfalls and understand risks associated with future delivery, Minister Neville said, “I’ve seen first hand the impact high trade and high water flows this year had on the Goulburn River – which is why we need to get the balance right when it comes to protecting both the environment

and existing water users.”

“I will be raising the need for further investigation into accountability and transparency issues, while also encouraging other states to follow Victoria’s lead when it comes to taking clear action to protect our rivers.”

Due to greater marginal gain for the development of horticultural commodities downstream of the Goulburn River past the Barmah Choke (such as cotton and almond farming), these companies can afford to pay a lot for water – much more than the dairy farmers in our region.

United Dairy Farmers of Victoria president, Paul Mumford said, “Dairy farmers in northern Victoria, who produce over 80 percent of the milk from the basin, are telling me that the Basin Plan has resulted in local job losses and is creating a great deal of uncertainty for the future of their businesses.”

Overlaying concerns regard the droughts ongoing affect on the region and projections for future water inflows into the river system. The Bureau of Meteorology’s current forecast for the inflows into the Goulburn Weir are that they might expect only 60 percent of historic volumes over the next three months.

In the absence of adequate water storage and sufficient rainfall in the region, coupled with an unregulated market forcing up prices, the likelihood that more farmers have their backs to the wall seems ever more probable.

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Foundation photo presented From left, Dale and Stuart Wright from GV School photography were honoured to present principal of St Anne’s College, Dom Poppa with the inaugural foundation year portrait. The photo was presented as a thank you to the new college for supporting local business and acknowledging that local businesses are able to compete in the market. Dale and Stuart are excited to watch the growth of St Anne’s College over the forthcoming years. Photo: Supplied.

TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE… Guests at the National Show and Shine in Euroa this October will have the opportunity to view this stunning replica of an original 1902 Rambler. Photos: Supplied.

Rare

Rambler Replica GIVEN the opportunity to take the covers off and put on the polish usually means veteran car owners are given the chance to put their much loved vehicles on display. The National Show and Shine at Euroa on October 6th is one such occasion.

To be included in the display is a fabulous replica of an original 1902 Rambler, one of the first mass produced cars on the American market, owned by Gordon Pendlebury from New South Wales.

Ahead of its time, later versions of the Rambler incorporated a number of innovative technical features such as a steering wheel instead of a tiller.

It was also one of the first companies to equip vehicles with a spare tyre and wheel.

The company behind the early Rambler eventually became the American Motor Corporation (AMC). Some time during the late

1950s, three engineers from AMC found the early designs and faithfully reconstructed this particular replica.

Gordon said, “It is of extremely simple design using a composite wood and metal body as was the original, it had chain drive, single cylinder with the engine under the seat, bicycle wheels and tiller steering.

When the car arrived in Australia, it first came to Melbourne, which meant we had to pull it apart to get it back to Sydney to fit the trailer we had hired.

I can now honestly say I built this vehicle from the ground up.”

So, whilst it is certainly not an original, folk at the Euroa Show and Shine they don’t think that it can really be called a replica, either. Perhaps it is best referred to as a “re-creation.”

It is of extremely simple design using a composite wood and metal body

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Emotional super school meeting flames debate Concerns heard during tense crisis talks continued from front page

THE buildings at Shepparton High School will be demolished to make way for the official 2022 opening of the new school, which will have the highest student body in the state.

Organised by activist community member and founder of the Stop Shepparton’s Super School Facebook group, Robyn Boschetti, the crisis meeting was designed for concerned families who want super school plans to stop, at least until they can get their questions answered and gain further clarity around concerns.

Following many months of planning, the panel for the crisis meeting included State Member for Shepparton, Suzanna Sheed, State Member for Northern Victoria, Wendy Lovell, Shadow Minister for Education, Cindy McLeish, City of Greater Shepparton Mayor, Kim O’Keeffe, Department of Education and Training regional director, Terry Bennett, Department of Education and Training area director, Cord Sadler,

super school executive principal, Genevieve Simson, Department of Education and Training secretary, Steven Gniel and the Victorian Schools Building Authority chief executive, Chris Keating. Notably, Minister for Education, James Merlino, was not present during the meeting.

During Thursday night’s crisis talks, parents, grandparents and students voted in favour of halting plans on the super school merger to allow for better community consultation and a full independent review.

There were about five objection votes from the crowd of nearly 300.

Minister for Education, James Merlino, rejected the community votes to halt the super school, noting that there is still more to do, promising more announcements in the coming weeks.

None of this was enough to quiet the voices of concerned locals. During question time at Thursday’s crisis meeting, a huge line formed behind the microphone with locals airing concerns around congestion, bullying, transport, uniforms, parking and subject availability, just to name a few.

Spea k i ng t h roug h a sea of tea rs , Shepparton’s Leanne Baldi shared her story

about having her seven school children spread across six locations next year.

“If you’re willing to spend $100 million on a building, give each of the schools $25 million and let them do what they want,” Ms Baldi said, to rapturous applause.

But according to the department of education, recent student outcomes in the Shepparton community have simply been “not good enough.” Recent figures show that of the four merging schools, three of those have more than 60 percent of their students in the lowest 25 percent of academic achievement.

“We simply cannot do nothing,” the Minister for Education, Mr Merlino said.

“Clearly there are parts of the community that are concerned for this project. It shows people care deeply about their kids’ education and this is why I will continue to listen to them and act on these concerns.

This is why we recently announced packages that provide free travel for all students.”

The ongoing debates regarding the new Shepparton super school are far from over.

If you have anything to add to this story, The Adviser would love to hear from you.

Feel free to write a Letter to the Editor by dropping it off in person at our offices at 219-225 Wyndham Street or online at www.sheppadviser.com.au/contact-2/

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photo by Amba Motto This week we were sent this the early morning fog. from Shepparton, taken in

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LETTERS

UPCOMING H E N L EY F R I E N DS GU YS & G A L S LUNCHEON At 12:00pm on Thursday, September 12, Henley friends will be holding a fundraiser lunch at the Masonic Hall in Church Street, Kyabram. Cost is $20 and includes lunch with soup, sandwiches and sweets. There are also lucky door prizes and a raffle. Bookings are essential, so please phone Win Crilly on (03) 5852 2867.

MERRIGUM MUSEUM WILLOW WARE EXHIBITION From 12:30pm until 3:30pm on August 18, The Merrigum District Historical and Educational Society will be showing a Willow Ware exhibition at The Merrigum Museum. Special guest Steve O’Brien will be speaking on his 22 years as supplying/ planning manager at Willow Ware Australia and detailing his experiences and some of the products he has helped produce over the years. A collection of Willow Ware from The Merrigum Historical Society and from Jenny Lawler (nee Kay) will be on display. The entry price of $7 per person will include afternoon tea.

EXPERIENCE THE SOUND OF SOUL Free community event, sponsored by Eckankar – The Path of Spiritual Freedom. Everyone is welcome to attend any of the Tuesday sessions; August 27, September 24, October 22, November 26, December 17, from 7pm until 8pm, at the Mooroopna Hub, 23 Alexander Street, Mooroopna. For more information, call 0414 768 890 or visit www.eckankar.org.au TATURA SENIOR CITIZENS Rest in Peace, Merle King (31/07/1919) – another one lost. That’s three - no more for a while.

The Tatura Senior Citizens group has been invited to the 51st birthday of the Rushworth/ Colbinabbin combo on Thursday, September 19 at 1:30pm. Notice is on the notice board and RSVP by September 2. Also, the group has been invited on a bus trip to Swanpool on Thursday, August 15. Bus is leaving at 10:00am from the V/Line bus stop. It’s also good to see Keith Morton recovered and active. Don’t forget the committee meeting today, Wednesday, August 14 at 10:30am.

Letters to the Editor

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PARENTS DESERVE BETTER TREATMENT Dear Editor, John Gray just added his lack of respect to that being shown to the parents of Shepparton’s secondary students justifiably concerned that this complete change of education will not bring about the results bandied about by the politicians and authorities. To say parents of the students who will experience this change are speaking with petty negativity and destructive nay saying is insulting to those who have researched thoroughly the negative effect this school will have on future generations. What did you say to back up your claims, Mr Gray?

Parents do not deserve your scorn or disrespect for their very real concerns and anxiety with regard to the future education of their children.

There is no proof that merged or super schools improve the academic outcomes for students. Research on merged schools across the state, on the Myschools website, Naplan results for years 7 and 9 showed no improvement against schools of a similar size and actually declined against the national average, between 2011 and 2018, whereas Wanganui Park Secondary College performed consistently across the board with no substantial decline, with a 96 percent pass rate for VCE, comparable to 99 percent for Notre Dame with higher income. This was inequitable funding, receiving no more last year than schools of smaller student numbers. Congratulations and thanks to the teachers of Wanganui Park for their diligence and the policies of vertical education and character building already in place. Yes, we need to improve the academic outcomes for all regional schools, and the new curriculum has many character building qualities, but there are no guarantees offered that the stress involved in transitioning, expending this generation’s education, to an eventual unsuitable site will have the desired effect of academic improvement.

There will be no vertical education system, no accelerated learning or SEAL program in the new curriculum and losses of electives now

available. The plan is to bring below average students up to those of good standard. Those who need to be challenged most will become the class nuisances. Is that where education is heading in this state, holding back those who need to be challenged to achieve high overall results but lower standards?

Yours sincerely, Cherril Colleen Jones, Shepparton.

BOAT RAMP REMOVAL RAISES MORE QUESTIONS THAN ANSWERS Dear Editor, T he A ndrews Labor G overnment’s commitment this week that it will remove boat ramp parking and launching fees by spring raises more questions than it answers.

The detail of Labor’s pre-election promise to remove these fees is still murky, despite calls from councils and the sector for clarity.

Many councils – particularly in rural and regional Victoria – do not charge these fees meaning the Minister’s promise will effectively only remove the fees for a handful of bayside metropolitan councils that were charging these fees for maintenance purposes, leaving many rural and regional councils, and their ratepayers, at an incredibly unfair disadvantage.

For example, Mornington Shire (that has six ramps) will receive half a million dollars from the State and Hobson’s Bay (two ramps) will receive $356,000 from Daniel Andrews’ coffers, but East Gippsland Shire, that has to maintain 24 ramps and car parks – and does so from general revenue – will receive nothing.

This is duplicated across the state where only councils that already charge fees to cover maintenance will be subsidised, while regional and rural shires that have, through goodwill, not charged fees will miss out.

This city-centric Labor Government needs to have a fair system, not yet another policy that disadvantages Regional Victorians.

Yours sincerely, Tim Bull Shadow Minister for Fishing and Boating The Adviser. Australia No. 1:1469 Wednesday, August 14, 2019 – Page 19

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Doing your dirty work WITH the warmer weather fast approaching, why not get a head start on your springcleaning? Better yet, why not sit back and let someone else do your dirty work instead?

Shepparton AustClean provides a wide range of interior and carpet cleaning services to the Goulburn Valley, with no job too big or too small for franchisee, Darren Codling.

Still new to the area and the business, Darren specialises in carpet and upholstery, bond and builders’ cleans, as well as ovens, windows and walls.

“Our prices are competitive and we’ll do our best to help you get your house or office looking as good as new.”

For a free quote, call Darren on 0408 103 871 or 1300 AU CLEAN (28 2532). Otherwise, visit www.austclean.com.au for more information.

SPARKLING CLEAN… AustClean franchisee, Darren Codling is ready to come out and clean your home or office. Photo: Supplied.

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Each week there will be a prize of $25 to be spent at selected supporting businesses.

All you have to do is place a tick against the football team that you think will win each game. Be careful with your selections as only correct entries will go into the draw for the weekly $25 voucher.

If no correct entry is received the prize will jackpot each week until a correct entry is submitted.

Entries will only be accepted at the office, 219-225 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, no later than 5pm on each Friday during 2019, unless stated otherwise due to early matches being played.

Entries must be on original forms – no faxes or photocopies will be accepted and only one entry per household is permitted. The judge’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

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GVL Seniors Results Round 16 Wednesday 14th August, 2019 Goulburn Valley League

Football with Matthew Chilcott

Getting to know Seymour Football Club coaches

Ben Clifton & Jason Cole WHAT CLUB DO YOU COACH FOR?

Echuca (84)........................def.......................Benalla (61) Mansfield (58)..................def...........Shepp United (25) Kyabram (114)..................def...........................Euroa (67) Shepparton (66)..............def.................... Seymour (37) Rochester (109)...............def...........Shepp Swans (36) Tatura (79).........................def............... Mooroopna (30)

GVL Seniors 2019 Ladder Kyabram...............................................64 (264.60) Echuca..................................................56 (162.78) Shepparton..........................................40 (117.93) Benalla.................................................36 (110.15) Seymour................................................ 34 (93.20) Tatura...................................................32 (114.08) Rochester.............................................32 (104.45) Mansfield............................................... 24 (98.01) Euroa..................................................... 24 (95.56) Shepparton United................................ 20 (64.19) Mooroopna............................................ 12 (51.18) Shepparton Swans................................ 10 (53.70)

GVFL & GVNL Round 17 Saturday, August 17 Shepparton......................vs............................... Benalla Euroa...................................vs..................................Tatura Mansfield..........................vs............................ Kyabram Rochester.........................vs...................Shepp United Echuca................................vs...................Shepp Swans Seymour............................vs....................... Mooroopna

Adviser Footy Tipsters

Seymour Football Club WHEN DID YOU BECOME COACH FOR SEYMOUR?

Ben: Round 3, 2018 Jason: Round 3, 2018 WHAT IS YOUR AGE AND PLACE OF BIRTH?

Ben: Aged 30, born in Seymour.

Jason: Aged 29, born in Seymour WHAT IS YOUR NICKNAME?

Ben: Clifo | Jason: Coley WHEN WAS YOUR FIRST SENIOR GAME?

JAMIE SPENCER (73)

PAUL BROWN (68)

Benalla Tatura Kyabram Rochester Echuca Seymour

Shepparton Euroa Kyabram Rochester Echuca Seymour

PAUL TSORBARIS (74)

GARRY OSBORN (61)

Shepparton Tatura Kyabram Rochester Echuca Seymour

Shepparton Euroa Kyabram Shepparton United Echuca Mooroopna

GLENN IRVINE (71)

MATTHEW CHILCOTT (69)

Ben: 2006 | Jason: 2008 WHAT ARE YOUR FOOTBALL HONOURS (PLAYER AND COACH)?

Ben: Premiership player for the Seymour Under 18s, a few runner-up Best and Fairest, life member of the Coburg Football Club.

Jason: Premiership player for the Seymour Under 18s.

WHAT IS YOUR OCCUPATION?

Ben: School teacher Jason: Builder WHICH SCHOOLS DID YOU ATTEND?

Ben: Seymour East Primary School, Seymour Technical High School and Assumption College.

Jason: Seymour Primary School and Seymour High School.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE HOLIDAY SPOT?

Ben: Somewhere I haven’t been before.

Jason: Kangaroo Island, I’ve got some family down there.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE MOVIE?

Ben: Forest Gump | Jason: Happy Gilmore WHO HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR CAREER?

Ben: My father Jason: Definitely my dad

Shepparton Euroa Kyabram Rochester Echuca Seymour

Benalla Euroa Kyabram Rochester Echuca Seymour

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Trying to get their bounce back THE current spring floor at the Benalla Gymnastics Club is more than 30 years old and has lost its once Olympic-level spring, which means gymnasts can no longer practice higher-level skills.

Gymnasts have been left with no option but to train on the trampoline, which is less than ideal for those at a competitive level.

Member for Euroa and Deputy Leader of The Nationals, Steph Ryan MP met with coaches and committee representatives of the Benalla Gymnastics Club last week to see the gymnasts in action.

Ms Ryan said that over the past few years the Benalla Gymnastics Club Committee had applied for a number of grants and held

fundraisers to assist with new equipment requirements however, they needed greater assistance to obtain the funding for the new floor which is estimated to cost over $60,000.

The club’s competitive gymnasts hope to compete next year and in 2021 at a national level in Queensland but the committee and coaches do not see this goal as possible due to the current conditions of the club’s spring floor.

“Local sports clubs are at the forefront of our communities and provide a great opportunity for people of all ages to come together and form new friendships all while keeping active,” Ms Ryan said.

NO SPRING IN THEIR STEPS… The Benalla Gymnastics Club will need a new spring floor to compete on a national level and further their skills. Photo: Supplied.

City awash with the spirit of squash

COMPETITORS from all over the state, country and overseas will converge in Shepparton to compete in the International Squash Championships.

The game of squash was thought to have originated back in the 18th century. The aim of squash is to hit the rubber ball into

any of the four walls in a way that your opponent cannot play a return.

The game is usually quite exciting to watch and fast-paced, featuring a mix of skill and strength.

The competition hits off this Thursday, August 15 to Sunday,

August 18 at the Goulburn Valley Squash Club and is free for spectators.

Men and women will compete in the open section and there will also be a graded event for players not competing in the main draw, with finals running on Sunday from approximately 2pm.

The Shepparton Squash centre is located at 83 Archer Street.

Love me, love you – youth mental health BREAKING DOWN STIGMA… Love Me Love You regional leader, Warren Davies, engages the Lancaster Football & Netball Club in a presentation about mental health stigma.

Photo: Supplied.

DO YOU have mental health?

That was the question put to the audience at the Lancaster Football & Netball Club last week. There was a stunned silence, followed by a few hands going up to acknowledge the question.

Love Me Love You provides interactive and engaging programs that challenge the views and stigmas surrounding youth mental health.

The programs are specifically designed and targeted at young adults aged 15-30 years, creating a relatable and engaging experience.

Delivered in schools, sporting clubs, community and corporate organisations, all of the programs are built on the Love Me Love You mission to raise awareness of mental illness and empower youths to get back to school, back to sport, back to life!

The programs are very personally and honestly delivered, based on real life experiences and delivered by fully trained qualified professionals.

The Lancaster FNC audience was lucky to have their very own, Warren Davies, facilitate the presentation. Warren, who himself has experienced mental health issues in his youth, delivered a hybrid version of the program.

Love Me Love You promotes good health and wellbeing for all young people. If you or someone close to you is living with a mental illness or experiencing life hardships, there are resources available for help: Headspace – 5823 8800, Lifeline – 13 11 14, Beyond Blue – 1300 224 636 and Butterfly – 1800 334 673.

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