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WHEN you walk into the reception area of the Kensington Gardens Clubhouse, you get an immediate sense of comfortable living. To the left is a plush conversation corner while straight ahead is the hospitality bar. You will have the opportunity to view the premier lifestyle on offer at Kensington Gardens during their special Open Day event on Saturday, October 26. Continued page 2

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Open Day Saturday 26th October 10am to 4pm Continued from page 1

When lifestyle matters, Kensington Gardens complies

When you walk into the reception area of the Kensington Gardens Clubhouse, you get an immediate sense of comfortable living. To the left is a plush conversation corner while straight ahead is the hospitality bar.

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s you wander around the clubhouse, much more opens up that is on offer to the residents of Kensington Gardens. There is a large auditorium with a stage and dance floor and a commercial-grade kitchen that links in with the outdoor barbeque and entertainment area. Down the hall, is an 18 seat cinema and beyond that is the heated indoor pool and spa next to the fully equipped gym.

Kensington Gardens is more than a place to live, it is about a lifestyle that suits people over 50, casual, relaxed and accessible entertainment to suit all demands.

While each house in the village has its own garage, the centre also has a well-equipped open workshop where residents can work together on various projects such as making up produce boxes for

the local Eco Store in Shepparton.

In the clubhouse, a number of women living in Kensington Gardens collaborate in creating craft projects that have raised thousands of dollars for charity.

The Kensington Gardens village now has around 140 homes with a further expansion underway that will enable 16 new homes to be constructed. New owners can get to choose from 15 house plans with a wide variety of building materials available or they can move straight into an existing house when available.

Kensington Gardens manager, Peter Stanbrook said, “We offer a wide range of premier lifestyle opportunities and encourage potential residents to drop in and compare for themselves.”

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t’s one hour that could well change your life.

That’s the key message from Kensington Gardens estate manager, Peter Stanbrook, ahead of the annual Open Day event.

“We’d love to see you at the open day – it’s something that has become more popular over the years,” said Peter.

“It really opens your mind to what’s possible and for an hour or two out of your day it could change your life. “It really is about getting the vibe from our residents about the lifestyle on offer.

“Staff will be on hand to answer any questions from visitors on the day but the main focus will be the chance to meet and

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chat with our residents informally about their experiences without sales pressure.

“The ‘lock up and leave’ lifestyle means residents can head north for the winter with peace of mind and not worry about leaving home behind.

“Come and enjoy the day, inspect our facilities and mingle with our residents – you will be pleasantly surprised by what our independent living village has to offer.”

If people can’t attend the Open Day but are keen to inspect Kensington Gardens they are also welcome to make an appointment for a personal tour.

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Open Day Saturday 26th October 10am to 4pm

Pre-loved and ready to go Getting into a new house is exciting and when one does so at Kensington Gardens, you have the opportunity to select colour schemes and some of the materials but that does take some work to coordinate it all over time.

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nother option is to purchase one of their existing houses and move straight in when they are up for sale.

At times, for one reason or another, residents move on and an existing property becomes available. Of course, they are all well maintained and can be upgraded with a new paint job as required but they are ready immediately, the gardens are all done so all you need to do is move

in all of your furniture and then sit back and enjoy that first cold drink on your outdoor setting and listen to the birds singing in the bushes.

At the time of going to press, there are currently three pre-loved homes in the village that are now available for purchase.

If you are ready for the move, you only need to contact Doug to tour through these existing homes.

Staying busy in the workshop Every house in the Kensington Gardens village comes with a garage or workshop, depending on how the resident might decide to fit it out, yet for those that like to create their handiwork in the company of others, there is a community workshop.

SHOWING HOW IT IS DONE‌ From left, Kensington Garden residents, Peter McNamara, John Mouser, Roger Tacey, and Baz Ewert. Photo: Steve Hutcheson.

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n any day, the shed will be open and up to half a dozen residents can be found pounding away at a piece of wood to fashion into something of added value.

One thing they have been busy doing over the years is putting together thousands of produce boxes for the Eco Store in Shepparton. If not making boxes they can be making shelves for a resident or even fabricating picture frames to house a large painting.

The shed has a broad range of equipment, often added to when residents move into the village and pool the few tools they might have had.

The urn is always hot and the fridge is always cold and when they are not making sawdust, the men in the workshop might be drinking coffee or tea and discussing new projects that they might attempt to make. Life is pretty relaxed at Kensington Gardens.

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Open Day Saturday 26th October 10am to 4pm

KNITTERS UNITED…From left, Joan Fitzgerald, Cheryl McDougall, Julie Huddleston, Jenny De Haan, Audrey Pointon, Wendy Young, Faye Burrows, Adrianne Kettle, Kamma Sorensen, Ros Hosa, Patti Wall. Photo: Steve Hutcheson.

The knitting circle Imagine if you will, a dozen ladies sitting around a large table, some knitting, some sewing, some crocheting, all chatting, some laughing and others intent on their task. It paints a picture of the lifestyle of the craft room at Kensington Gardens.

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s with most ladies engaged in textile crafts, there is always a need for new projects no matter how many are already on the go.

The ladies at Kensington Gardens are no different but then, they are. A lot of the work they do is directed towards their craft stall where they sell their output to raise funds for various charities in the region. So far,

they have raised more than $22,000.

But it is not all hard craft, it is social and open. Residents can come and go, some preferring to knit in front of the TV in their own homes and deliver to the stall when finished.

In the rhythm of the needles, there is music for the soul and the craft room at Kensington Gardens has a lot of soul.

LOST IN THE BUSHES… Tending the gardens are Peter Stewart, landscape gardener, Ian Duncalf, head gardener and Bailey Bell, landscape gardener. Photo: Katelyn Morse.

Play in the dirt Gardening is perhaps the slowest of the performing arts but with over 142 gardens to manage, the gardening team at Kensington Gardens are constantly on the move.

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s you drive into the village, it is difficult not to notice how well maintained each of the gardens are kept. Ian, Peter and Bailey have become a fixture across the estate, cutting lawns, trimming edges and hedges and generally keeping the place looking like a million dollars.

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While the gardeners do the heavy work, residents still get to plan out and maintain their own spot of paradise. One of the more delightful things about a garden is the anticipation it provides. A home at Kensington Gardens offers that anticipation.

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‘TIS the season to be jolly and for shoppers in the CBD, it looks like it might be even more jolly with Greater Shepparton City Council approving free timed parking during the critical trading months of December and January.

The decision follows strong representation from Shepparton Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s John Anderson and the Chamber’s parking sub-committee.

In recent months, the Chamber has received a spike in complaints of heavy handedness with the policing of car parking in Shepparton’s CBD, which according to the Chamber, has had a negative effect on business.

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HUGE SUCCESS… Last weekend saw a huge turnout for the 2019 Rally4Youth event hosted by the KFC Youth Foundation where a record $400,000 was raised for youth Photo: Sharelle Jarvis.

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Rally raises staggering $400,000 for kids AND they are away... 40 pre-1980 classic and modern sports cars took to the road on a mission to raise funds for the KFC Youth Foundation with the second Rally4Youth.

The rally took them out in the direction of Bendigo where they stopped at the Bendigo gold mines, Heathcote Winery, Hanging

Rock, Bendigo City and Nagambie Brewery and eventually, back to Shepparton for a gala dinner at The Woolshed last Saturday.

A huge ‘driver’ of donations, the Rally4Youth adds significant funds to the KFC Youth Foundation which aims to raise $1.5 million nationally in 2019.

Since its inception in 2018, the KFC Youth Foundation has collected $1.8 million through its efforts and conducted two research reports investigating confidence levels of young people in Australia.

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GENEROSITY RECEIVED… From left, Xan’s mum, Jane McNeill, Xan Booth, Xan’s grandmother, Millicent McNeill, Goulburn Valley Grammar School community services teacher, Glen Edwards and Grutzner House nurse unit manager, Rebecca Maffescioni. Photo: Steve Hutcheson.

Exceptional fundraising fronted by local student WHEN local Goulburn Valley Grammar School (GVGS) student, Xan Booth started collecting funds for a school project, he had no idea the generosity of locals would help raise $3,543.07 The funds have been raised for GV Health’s Grutzner House as part of GVGS’s curriculum, which requires all students to contribute at least eight hours of community service to the region.

Xan utilised this opportunity to do something special in memory of his grandfather, Bruce McNeill, who spent some time at Grutzner House prior to his passing in October last year.

As part of the fundraiser, a raffle was set up at various locations

around Shepparton, with the winner given the opportunity to win one of four prizes. First prize was three nights accommodation at Bundalong Bliss Waterfront Yarrawonga (valued at $990), second prize was a GHD styling iron and hairdryer from Hair Trend (valued at $380), third prize was a Nixon + Maude gift box (valued at $100) and fourth prize received a $50 box of goodies from Jeff Young Shoes.

Xan hopes that the funds raised can contribute toward a comfortable new mechanical chair for Grutzner House, which could help patients to lift themselves up, something which would benefit residents and staff alike.

V/Line’s annual report reveals huge funding cuts THE release of the V/Line annual report, tabled in Parliament last Thursday, revealed a $149 million cut from V/Line’s annual budget. The report also revealed the organisation suffered a $30 million deficit in 2018/19.

This news comes as customer satisfaction with the state’s regional train service hits a 10-year low and key train lines fail to meet their monthly punctuality targets.

The annual report also shows that

compulsory compensation paid by V/Line for late running services has increased by 50 percent in the past 12 months, despite patronage growing by just seven percent over the same period.

The Shadow Minister for Regional Public Transport, Steph Ryan said, “Taking the axe to V/Line while pouring billions of dollars into metropolitan Melbourne makes a mockery of Daniel Andrews’ claim that he governs for all Victorians.”

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A relative newcomer to the Greater Shepparton City Council, Seema Abdullah comes with abundant enthusiasm as well as being equipped as a project management professional with a masters degree in business administration.

She has been touched by the robes of office having served as Deputy Mayor in 2018 and will be seeking to contest the role of Mayor.

“Leadership is about fostering respectful relationships, appreciating the diversity of opinions and being able to make difficult decisions based on merit,” she said.

“I have served as the chair on the Goulburn Valley Waste and Resource Recovery group which is a partnership of six

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In consideration of the Shepparton CBD space, Cr Abdullah sees retail globally is in decline so while the council can create and revitalise the environment, retailers need to step up to their side of the agreement.

Shoppers are looking for retailers to be open on weekends. “There is little anyone can do if the stores are not going to open when the public is out shopping.”

Seema and her family migrated to Australia in 2004 and she followed her surgeon husband north to Shepparton (where he is now practising), armed with an interest in civic matters, contested and won a seat on the council in 2016.

Investing in ongoing Aboriginal support services

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SHEPPARTON’s Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative is recognised as a leader a m o n g A b o r i g i n a l C o m m u n i t yControlled Organisations (ACCOs), maintaining a high profile in the public and private sectors across research, consultancy, policy development, and partnerships.

To ensure continued exceptional work, Rumbalara is set to receive a share of the Victorian Government’s $14 million in grants for ACCOs which will support the continued delivery of the Local Justice Worker Program over four years.

Further, the State Government will also invest $400,000 to ensure the continued delivery of the Koori Night Patrol Program in Shepparton, which provides a safer after-hours travel option for the local Aboriginal community.

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Rumbalara has been running the Koori Night Patrol Program for 18 years on Friday and Saturday nights, helping to reduce contact with the criminal justice system and to prevent people becoming victims of crime.

Attorney- General, Jill Hennessy announced the grants during a recent visit to Rumbalara.

“We want to empower Aboriginalled organisations to provide culturally appropriate programs that will lead to better outcomes for the community,” she said.

“I commend the staff and volunteers at Rumbalara for their continued commitment to the local Aboriginal community – because their work is making a real difference to Aboriginal people in Shepparton.”

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Pest project proud to be recognised with two awards

PROUD MOMENT… Prime Super regional manager eastern Victoria, George Frangeskakis presents the prestigious Prime Super Agricultural Innovation Award to Queensland Fruit Fly governance group chairman, Tony Siciliano. Photo: Supplied.

SINCE its establishment in 2017, the Goulburn Murray Valley (GMV) Regional Fruit Fly Project was set up to encourage the community, industry and government to take ownership in managing fruit fly in our region. Their unified approach not only protects our economy and lifestyle, it also promotes quality horticulture, product exports, rural investment and tourism.

In recognition of their efforts as a leader in the area wide management of Queensland Fruit Fly (QFF), the GMV Regional Fruit Fly Project has received two awards at the 2019 Victorian Regional Achievement and Community Awards. The project was crowned cream of the crop at the October 11 gala presentation dinner, winning first place in the Prime Super Agricultural Innovation Awards and voted overall winner of the Victorian Regional Achiever of the Year by an independent panel of experts.

GMV Regional Fruit Fly coordinator, Ross Abberfield attributed the project’s success to the continued commitment of project partners to come together and take a fresh and innovative approach to combating fruit fly through area wide management.

“The cohesive nature of the project’s core objectives to limit the effects of the pest, coupled with the community’s willingness to get behind the ‘No Flies On Us’ message has resulted in gains on a number of fronts against fruit fly,” Mr Abberfield said.

“Each of our project partners has played a pivotal role in raising awareness and creating engagement concerning the risks posed by QFF, to not only home gardeners but the region’s multi-million dollar horticulture industry and the local economy. I would like to thank and acknowledge them for the role they have played in the project’s success so far.”

The project will continue to improve its strategy to reduce the spread of the pest by monitoring fruit fly numbers whist retaining its regional trapping grid, deploying field officers to manage hotspot areas, removing unmanaged breeding habitats and promoting community awareness, education and engagement.

For more information on the GMV Regional Fruit Fly Project and QFF area wide management, visit www.gmv-qldfruitfly.com.au

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Introduction to Animal Communication Allow Erica to take you on a journey into the mind of the animal kingdom through calming the body and releasing conscious thought. You will be provided with simple tools and techniques so you can trust your ability to communicate. You will be able to utilise what you have learnt with your own animals, share it with family and friends.

HAVE you wondered what your pet is thinking? Do you wish you could better understand what they’re trying to tell you?

Through Erica Aimino’s private practice as a psychic medium and healer, her work has taken another fascinating turn to encompass the animal kingdom. Erica will be sharing her knowledge and expertise in a one-day Animal Communication workshop on Saturday, November 2.

Allow Erica to take you on a journey into the mind of the animal kingdom through calming the body and releasing conscious thought. You will be provided with simple tools and techniques so you can trust your ability to communicate.

You will be able to utilise what you have learnt with your own animals, share it with family and friends.

Animal communication provides you with an opportunity to share a stronger

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HELPING YOU CONNECT… Psychic medium and healer, Erica Aimino will be offering an Animal Communication workshop for locals wanting to connect with their pets. Photo: Supplied.

bond with your animal and it will change how you experience life.

The Animal Communication workshop takes place on Saturday, November 2 from 10am - 4pm. Tickets for the event are $80 and can be purchased online at www. spiritwithin.com.au

Animal communication provides you with an opportunity to share a stronger bond with your animal and it will change how you experience life.

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Get in early for Xmas specials HAVE you ever walked into a store and gone ‘wow’? That was the feeling I had walking into Jaycar. Being a fiddler with

BAG A BARGAIN…From left, the Jaycar management team, Jaclyn Williams, Kyle Inifer and Chris Lane Photo: Sharelle Jarvis.

“People need to come early to make sure they get a bargain.

There are all sorts of things going to be on sale, we have toys, cordless phones, web networking hardware, UHF radios and a host of other things.”

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my cars and tractors, I am always looking for bits that normal hardware or even car stores don’t carry. Here they all were.

The best thing is, Jaycar is holding a runout sale from 9am to 5pm on 26 and 27 October. Sale items will be marked up to 50% off.

Store manager, Chris said, “People need to come early to make sure they get a bargain. There are all sorts of things going to be on sale, we have toys, cordless phones, web networking hardware, UHF radios and a host of other things.”

Jaycar is the perfect place to just browse.

I did and picked up half a dozen things that I had been having trouble trying to locate.

The other thing that is of interest are the 3D printers and then there are the solar packs and wind generators and...and… and. The ‘wow’ factor is infectious and the sale looks like it will be extra special.

Kindergartens to benefit from extra funding R E S E A RC H s h o w s t h a t o n e i n five Victorian children start school developmentally vulnerable and once behind, they tend to stay behind.

To that end, next year the State Government is providing kindergarten services in the Greater Shepparton region an additional $1,155,026 share in the School Readiness Fund.

S chool Re ad i ne s s Fu nd i ng is a permanent part of the kindergarten system that will be available to all Victorian funded kindergarten services to address educational disadvantage.

In announcing the additional funding, Member for Nor thern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP said’ “We know the impact that a quality early learning program can have on a child’s future,

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which is why the government is giving kindergarten services extra funding to support Victorian children.”

The funding can be used on programs that will improve children’s language development, social and emotional resilience and suppor t access and inclusion in kindergarten. Kindergarten services will be able to tap into the expertise of speech and occupational t herapist s , la ng u age a nd l iterac y professionals and child psychologists.

The government is investing around $160 million across Victoria over the next four years to deliver School Read i ne ss Fu nd i ng i n a l l f u nded kindergarten programs for three and four-year-old children in both long daycare and sessional kindergarten settings.

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YOUR FINANCIAL EXPERTS… From left, RI Advice adviser, Chenara Newbegin, proprietor and senior adviser, Sandy Miller, administration manager, Linda Bourke, administrative assistant, Joe Bourke, and senior paraplanner, Nick Barzen. . Photo: Katelyn Morse.

Putting your goals first A goals-based investment approach isn’t focused on ‘beating the market’. It’s about tailoring your investments to meet your personal goals.

Performance comparisons are unavoidable in the investment world. Every day you see investment managers measuring their success by how much they’ve outperformed the market, or their peers, over a given time period.

However, most people don’t invest because they want to beat the market. Instead, they simply want to make their money work harder so they can improve their lifestyle, educate their children or save for retirement, in other words, a specific goal.

So why not start with the end goal and work backwards to find appropriate investments?

That’s essentially what a goals-based approach does.

This important change of mindset can help investors become less distracted by what the markets are doing short term. It also gives you something more personal and more meaningful to measure the performance of your investments against. After all, you’re investing to achieve goals, not returns.

To learn more, speak with RI Advice Group by emailing reception@rishepparton.com.au, calling 5831 2833, or visiting them in their office at 137 Maude Street, Shepparton.

Red Cross is recruiting volunteers WITH summer expected to be hotter and drier than average, Red Cross is recruiting volunteers to take a leading role in supporting emergency relief efforts.

“Australia is prone to a range of natural disasters and emergencies – from bushfires and floods to cyclones – and every year thousands of people across the country are affected in some way,” says Kate Siebert, Red Cross manager emergency services Victoria.

“Here at home in Victoria, people turn to Red Cross for assistance in a disaster.

During such times, our volunteers provide those affected with much-needed emotional and practical support.

“With drier than average conditions,

hotter temperatures and increased fire danger, Red Cross is ramping up efforts and recruiting teams of volunteers to help communities before, during and after emergencies.

“Whether you’re someone who wants help local people in the aftermath of an emergency, or take a lead role in managing a team of volunteers and even representing Red Cross at important community meetings, we encourage you to apply,” says Kate.

If you would like to apply for a volunteer role, visit redcross.org.au/volunteer and search for Victoria or contact 1800 232 969 during office hours.

Experience the tastes of the world THE festival of mouth-watering food from around the globe has returned for another year. The St Georges Road Food Festival on this Sunday, October 27 offers individuals the opportunity to enjoy a day out with food, entertainment, friends and family.

Now in its sixth year the food festival is a celebration of the regions multicultural community and offers authentic meals, sweets and treats from various cultures.

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cooked meal, made with love by locals from recipes that have been passed down through generations.

Cultures you can expect to experience with food to tease your tastebuds will include Indian, Greek, Malaysian, Sri Lankan, Filipino, Afghani, Iraqi, Spanish, Vietnamese, Nepalese and Syrian.

T he festival will run from 11am to 4pm, with multicultural dances, performances and cooking demonstrations also on show.

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Play-learn-grow-thrive

A HELPING HAND… Thrive Paediatric Occupational Therapy director and occupational therapist, Annie Seccull helps children to develop skills to participate and reach their full potential. Photo: Supplied.

AFTER studying and then working in Melbourne, Annie Seccull has decided to bring her extensive knowledge and training to her home town of Shepparton and open up her own private practice, Thrive Paediatric Occupational Therapy Services.

With her parents owning a business in the Goulburn Valley, it has always been Annie’s dream to one day open her own private practice. Annie has always had a passion for working with children and their families and is excited to support the need for paediatric occupational therapy services in the region.

Thrive supports children, from birth through to adulthood, to develop skills to support them to perform and participate to their full potential at school, childcare, home and in the community. Thrive can help with

gross and fine motor skills, handwriting, self-care, social and play skills, attention and concentration, sensory processing, self and emotional regulation and challenging behaviours.

Thrive director and occupational therapist, Annie Seccull said, “Our aim is to engage children in activities that are purposeful and meaningful, so that they can be independent in their everyday lives and everything they set out to achieve.”

Thrive provide services under the plans and initiatives of NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme), Medicare and private health.

For more information or to book an appointment, call 0456 967 242 or visit their website at www.thrivepots.com.au

Remember: ‘Bag, wallet, phone, keys’ VICTORIA is the second last state in the country to issue and implement a full plastic bag ban. When the Victorian ban on plastic bags comes into effect on November 1, 2019, New South Wales will be the only state in Australia with no plans to introduce a ban.

In 2016, it was estimated that Australia used 5 billion plastic bags, with 150 million of those ending up as litter in landfill.

With many states in Australia pursuing plastic bag bans over the last 10 years, many in the state are already choosing alternatives to lightweight plastic bags.

Recent research carried out by Sustainability Victoria shows that on average, three-quarters of Victorians are already using reusable bags when shopping for food and other items.

Currently, almost 77 percent of Victorians are in favour of the forthcoming ban.

Sustainability Victoria’s new ‘Bag Habits’ campaign aims to build further awareness, offering some simple tips to help build better habits and get used to remembering their bags ahead of the ban. These include tips like leaving reusable bags in your car or at your front door, keeping a foldable bag in your handbag or backpack and remembering the slogan ‘Bag, wallet, phone, keys’ when leaving home.

Sustainability Victoria’s interim CEO, Carl Muller said, “With just over a month to go, it is great to see Victorians are taking positive steps to reduce their single-use plastic consumption and build better habits around reusable bags.

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“When the ban comes into effect, carrying a reusable bag will be second nature to us, like picking up your wallet, keys and phone before leaving the house.”

The new campaign aims to change consumer behaviour ahead of the Victorian Government’s statewide ban on lightweight plastic shopping bags with a thickness of 35 microns or less.

This includes degradable, biodegradable and compostable bags. The ban is the first step towards reducing single-use and unnecessary plastics.

The ban applies to all retailers including supermarkets, food outlets, clothing stores, markets, cafes, bakeries, greengrocers and many more. For more information, visit www. betterbaghabits.vic.gov.au

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A gym for all the family STANDING out among the signs on the highway, you can see the bright lime green logo of Club Lime, Shepparton’s newest gym.

What is more impressive is when you walk through the doors of this new gym. The fit out, equipment and design is second to none.

C l u b m a n a g e r , Te g a n Fairley said, “At Club Lime we pride ourselves on providing, affordable, accessible and awesome health clubs. The opening of Club Lime Shepparton is an exciting time for the region as this is our third site within Victoria and 45th nationally. This new location caters to all ages from 13 years up.

With no contract, no joining fee and discounted foundation memberships available, there is no better time to join Shepparton’s newest gym! The cardio, strength and

“At Club Lime we pride ourselves on providing, affordable, accessible and awesome health clubs.

NEW TO SHEPPARTON… Club Lime Shepparton club manager, Tegan Fairley is excited to bring a new gym to the Shepparton area. Photo: Steve Hutcheson.

functional equipment is all new and top of the line from Life Fitness and AlphaFit.” Club Lime will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Adding to the uniqueness of the facility, CrowdDJ® has been installed, an on-demand music station that allows members to choose what they want to listen to.

If you are passing by, drop in and see this unbelievable new Club. The Adviser readers will receive an exclusive 50 percent off access passes and pay only $12.90 per week. Use code AP50SHEP to redeem or visit Shop 4, 282-286 High St, Shepparton, or www.clublime.com.au to find out more.

More subject choices for Year 9 students in 2020

GREATER Shepparton College (interim name) will offer all VCE subjects, a full VCAL program and many VET options.

Next year’s Year 9 students can choose eight out of 81 elective subjects, giving them more flexibility to explore subject areas they are interested in.

Year 9 subject handbooks for 2020 have been distributed to current Year 8 students at McGuire College, Mooroopna Secondary College, Shepparton High

School and Wanganui Park Secondary College.

Current Year 8 students and their parents/carers have been invited to attend a one-on-one session with a subject counsellor, who will help guide their child’s Year 9 subject choices for next year. These sessions will be held at each student’s current school on October 25, 2019.

Students will also have access to My Career Portfolio – a new online tool to help

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students plan their education pathways and career goals.

“Our Year 9 curriculum will enable students to explore more subjects and hands-on learning opportunities, with a focus on personal growth and skills development,” Assistant Principal for teaching and learning, Megan Michalaidis said.

“Students will get to choose subjects that build on their strengths and interests,

and support their career goals. All elective subjects have been developed with input from teachers, local employers and industries.”

For more information on the Year 9 curriculum, and upcoming transition and orientation activities in November a n d D e c e m b e r 2 01 9, v i s i t w w w. greatersheppartoncollege.vic.edu.au or contact your school.

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Keeping you cool and comfortable STAY COOL THIS SEASON… The team at Bridgestone Shepparton/Solar City Tyre Service will keep your car cool through the warmer weather. Photo: Supplied.

BEFORE it gets too hot and your car air conditioning starts to struggle in the heat, head into Bridgestone Shepparton/Solar City Tyre Service to get an air conditioning service. They have invested in the latest equipment in air conditioning servicing for all passenger, SUV and 4WD vehicles.

A good working air conditioner keeps you and ever yone else in the vehicle comfortable and cool all the way to your destination. Bridgestone Shepparton/Solar City Tyre Service can assess interior climate control issues and are highly trained in A/C evacuation and recharge.

Bridgestone Shepparton/Solar City Tyre Service general manager, John Zappala said, “We complete the following inspection of the air conditioning compressor drive belt and all accessible components for cracks, leaks or damage.

“We also handle all air conditioner gases for automotive air conditioning applications.

We are able to service trade and retail enquires.”

So beat the heat, book-in and stay cool.

Call the team on 5831 5177, or visit 124126 New Dookie Road, Shepparton.

Community invited to have their say GREATER Shepparton City Council has released the Draft Greater Shepparton Affordable Housing Strategy for public comment over the next six weeks.

The Strategy recognises Council’s role as land-use planning authority, to support negotiation of agreements with landowners and developers to provide affordable housing as part of residential developments. It also explores broader actions Council could take to address Affordable Housing needs and support future housing

affordability by demonstrating leadership, advocating for funding, and undertaking community development to support positive social outcomes.

Mayor Cr Kim O’Keeffe said Council are hoping the see a similar broad range of responses to the Strategy from across the community.

“A lack of appropriate and affordable housing affects everyone in Greater Shepparton in different ways. Council needs information and feedback from the community to

ensure we are focusing our attention where it is needed, and using our resources in the most efficient ways,” Cr O’Keeffe said.

To have your say, visit www.greatershepparton.com.au/ council/consultation/draft-affordable-housing-strategy, email council@shepparton.vic.gov.au or send to Greater Shepparton City Council, Locked Bag 1000, Shepparton VIC 3632. Submissions will close on Monday, December 2, 2019.

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Fire restrictions The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday 28 October 2019 in the following municipalities in CFA’s North East Region: • Greater Shepparton City Council (District 22) • Moira Shire Council (District 22) • Strathbogie Shire Council (District 22) • Benalla Rural City Council (District 23) • Mansfield Shire Council (District 23) • Wangaratta Rural City Council (District 23) • Mt Buller and Mt Stirling Resort Management Board (District 23) The Fire Danger period will end in all six municipalities and the resort management board area on 1 May, 2020, unless otherwise stated.

CFA District 22 operations manager, Tony Owen said low winter rainfall across the Goulburn means the grass and bush are dry. “The fire potential is further increased

by Bureau of Meteorology forecasts that the next three months will be drier and warmer than average,” he said.

“What little rain we have had has given good grass growth on roadsides and unmanaged areas, so we have good fuels in place with the potential of a busy grass fire season, couple that with very dry bush areas and we are looking at a very busy and hazardous fire season for firefighters and our emergency management partners,” Mr Owen said.

“For information about burn-off restrictions specific to your area, consult your local council.”

District 23 operations commander and fire investigator, Trevor Ebbels said that once the FDP comes into effect, CFA has a zero-tolerance approach to any fires that have started from negligent behaviour. “Expect any fire you start to be fully investigated by CFA and Victoria Police,” he said.

Fire Danger Period information and restrictions are published at cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/ restrictions-during-the-fire-danger-period.

29th annual woodworking show ON the Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 October, the GV Woodworkers are holding At the show there their new and revitalised will be an array annual Woodworking Show of handmade at the McI ntosh C entre. articles on There will be around 40 display making stands of woodworkers from intra and inter-state giving it an ideal demon s t rat ion s of t hei r opportunity to craft and sales of associated purchase some hardware by the trade. environmentally Back in 1984, a group of like-m inded folk formed friendly pieces. what is now the GV Woodworkers club. People with an interest in woodcrafts meet and prepare both recycled and freshly milled timber into a multitude of articles including household items, toys and furniture.

At the show there will be an array of handmade articles on display making it an ideal opportunity to purchase some environmentally friendly pieces. There will also be a raffle of 8 items of incredible wooden furniture and gifts that members have lovingly crafted.

GV Woodworkers are a club of enthusiastic men and women, so if you have any interest in constructing wooden items as a pastime, this would be a good time to sign up as a member.

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KNOCK ON WOOD… GV Woodworkers club member, Alan Fowler is getting ready for the annual GV Woodworking Show this weekend. Photo: Steve Hutcheson.

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Start your engines continued from front page

PASSING OVER THE CHEQUE… GV Health nursing unit manager, maternity unit, Carmel Brophy, GV Foundation director, Carmel Johnson, Southern Cross Austereo general manager, Alan Kellock, GV Health CEO, Matt Sharp, clinical director paediatrics, GV Health, Dr Dan Garrick. Photo: Sharelle Jarvis.

Successful fundraiser for childrens health SOUTHERN Cross Austereo’s annual Give Me 5 for Kids fundraiser launched in June this year, with Goulburn Valley’s 95.3 Triple M to make it the most successful year yet, a massive $63,612.45 was raised for GV Health.

In its 25th year, Give Me 5 for Kids raised over $28.5 million for paediatric wards of local hospitals and children’s health-related charities across Southern Cross Austereo’s 38 regional markets.

From the support and generosity by the local community, they managed to raise an amazing $63,612.45 With an action-packed calendar of events including a Trivia Night, JG King Golf Day, Lady’s Night at the Shepparton Greyhounds,

Australian Ride on Lawn Mower associated Races and Lisa’s Plant Sale to list but a few, encouraged the local community to get involved and dig deep.

John Kelly, Give Me 5 For Kids director and Southern Cross Austereo chief operating officer said, “We are delighted and humbled by the incredible community support we have received yet again for the Give Me Five for Kids fundraising initiative.”

“I would like to thank all those people who over many years have given their time and their money to contribute to the extraordinary ongoing success of Give Me 5 for Kids,” he said.

To learn more about Give Me 5 for Kids, head to www.givemefiveforkids.com.au

FOUNDED with the mission to back young people in Australia so that they can thrive, The KFC Youth Foundation commits and splits all funds raised evenly to five charity partners: Reachout.com, Whitelion, StreetWork, Youngcare and Reach. These charities are leading drivers of awareness for youth confidence and provide essential support for young Aussies in tough situations through programs and mentorship.

The 2019 Rally4Youth collected money via the rally participation tickets and business sponsorships, heading to Bendigo on the 18th October, culminating into a sensational Gala Evening and Auction at The Woolshed, Shepparton on Saturday 19th October.

Chris Retzos at KFC Shepparton said, “The Rally4Youth is one of the many local and large scale activities used to raise funds for the projects and mentorship programs created by the KFC Youth Foundation to support Aussie youth, helping them to thrive, not just survive.

“Thank you doesn’t seem like enough to express the gratitude for how deep everyone put their hands into their pockets and donated to the youth of our country in last year’s inaugural Rally. It is truly amazing that so many people can gather and have a really great time and achieve such a great result for the foundation.

“This year we are heading over to the Bendigo region, and once again we are asking the KFC family in Shepparton and the locals of the region to get behind the Foundation and

A GREAT CAUSE… KFC Shepparton franchisee’s, Suzie and Chris Retzos are proud to be apart of such an important event. Photo: Sharelle Jarvis.

raise some funds for a very worthy cause - and have fun doing it!”

Following on from the gala dinner, the organisers are able to report that they had over 180 guests and with Kevin Hicks as auctioneer, raised over $400,000 from the event exceeding last years total by $150,000.

“We couldn’t be prouder of the local community, sponsors and all those that kindly donated for this year’s KFC Rally4Youth to make it the success it was. We’re completely blown away. It’s amazing to see so many people dig deep and give up their time to help out those that need it most, Aussie youth. It’s safe to say the KFC Rally4Youth has been a huge success in 2019!” Chris said.

If you would like to find out more or make a donation, head over to the KFC Youth Foundation website at www.kfc.com.au/ kfc-youth-foundation

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Same-day women’s health appointments available SITUATED within walking distance from Shepparton’s CBD, Wyndham House Clinic provide quality and professional health services, with same-day appointments available.

Recently joining the team at Wyndham House Clinic is Dr Kumudu Siriwardene, an experienced general practitioner who has previously worked in various hospitals and medical clinics in Victoria, as well as a leading paediatric hospital in Sri Lanka.

Dr Siriwardene speaks fluent Sinhalese and her interests include women’s health, paediatric health, mental health and minor surgical procedures.

Dr Siriwardene joins experienced female practitioners, Dr Ruby Manjiyil Jose and Dr Mala Gupta. Dr Jose commenced work as a general practitioner in Australia in 2010, following almost ten years working as a primary care physician in Kerala and she has a keen

HERE TO HELP… From left, Wyndham House Clinic general practitioners, Dr Mala Gupta, Dr Ruby Manjiyil Jose and Dr Kumudu Siriwardene each have a special interest in women’s health. Photo: Sharelle Jarvis.

interest in general medicine, surgery, chronic disease management, mental health and women’s health.

Dr Gupta practiced in India for several years prior to moving to Australia and has settled in Shepparton with her two small boys and her husband, who is also a general practitioner. Dr Gupta has also worked at the Royal Hobart Hospital in Tasmania and her special interest is in women’s health.

To make a booking, or for more information, contact Wyndham House Clinic by calling 5820 3400 or by booking through their website at www.wyndhamhouseclinic.com.au

For tenants, presentation is key W ITH rental returns running around 6-7%, it is easy to understand why investors look towards residential property in the Goulburn Valley and with the current demand for rental housing, the market looks like it will remain stable for some time to come.

Your Sold is a relatively new real estate agency in Shepparton that was established

eight years ago but now has a significant rent roll that are currently all rented.

With rental property being in such h i g h d e m a n d , p r o p e r t y m a n a g e r, Michelle Bourke had some sage advice for prospective renters.

“Presentation is key. Being prompt to appointments and paying rent on time is critical if you wish to be considered for leasing a property.”

Having tenants that follow this advice and communicate effectively leads to a smoother tenancy which means less hassle for landlords, something Michelle, Tara and the rest of the Your Sold team strive for.

She says, “Our business has prospered by maintaining good relationships, a happy tenant means a happy landlord. We are all about community and give back where we can.”

TAKING CARE OF RENTERS NEEDS… Assistant property manager, Tara Seach and property manager, Michelle Bourke.

Photo: Katelyn Morse.

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home& garden

Time to springclean your home HEADS UP… Powercor urge gardeners to be mindful when planting trees and shrubs around powerlines this spring. Photo: Supplied.

Look up when planting WITH the great spring weather we are having, people are out in their gardens pulling weeds and putting in new plants ahead of the summer yet it is also when a timely reminder is given to look up when putting plants into the ground, particularly near powerlines.

To plant around powerlines, gardeners should think about how high shrubs and trees are likely to grow, also how far they are away from them in case the tree might

blow over in a storm.

Other things gardeners should be mindful of are the width of the fully grown plant and then how far the roots might extend if the power lines are underground.

For more information, visit the Powercor website for more tips on planting near powerlines and ideas on species that may suit local communities: https://bit. ly/33NGNqA

WHEN the weather starts to warm up, it’s a sign to bust open your windows—and, perhaps less exciting, your cleaning supplies cupboard.

Spring-cleaning may be a nightmare for some; while others (like myself) quite enjoy decluttering the house and the junk we don’t remember accumulating.

Here are some tips to help you keep your house clean, and perhaps some ideas on where to start.

Start with your surfaces.

Think floors, bench tops, windowsills and other surfaces.

This is an easy option to start with, as it’s likely something you do routinely already, but give it a deeper clean. Move furniture and décor around to get under and behind where

you may not normally clean.

Declutter. Start small. Start with your winter clothing, your foot wear, that junk drawer in the kitchen, or your child’s old toys. Once these are out of the way, you can move onto bigger, more timeconsuming projects.

Clean your white goods.

This includes your washing machine, dishwasher, refrigerator and even your microwave and oven. If you don’t do it now, will you really do it later?

Your mattress. The perfect time to pay attention to what’s under your bedding? When your sheets and duvet cover are being washed too. Use your vacuum’s crevice tool to clean the surface and sides, then spot-clean any stains.

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Major boost to business in the CBD Free timed parking approved continued from front page “THE Council’s decision will be a welcome relief to shoppers and business operators across the CBD of Shepparton,” John Anderson said. “It is sure to encourage shopping in the CBD, however it is also important that all parking will continue to be monitored for exceeding time limits where fines will occur, it’s important to keep the car parks turning over,” John added.

The Chamber believes this is one small step to helping everyone who shops in the CBD along with business.

“The Chamber is also looking forward to working with Council on a long-term overall parking strategy for our CBD,” John said.

During December and January, shoppers will be able to park for free in any council owned off-street and on-street parking for a yet-to-be-decided time period.

The Chamber believes this is one small step to helping everyone who shops in the CBD along with business.

FREE PARKING THIS CHRISTMAS… Shepparton residents will enjoy free Council parking in the CBD during December and January this year. Photo: Steve Hutcheson.

Get the girls together OCTOBER is the month Australian women and girls are encouraged to get together and host a ‘Girls Night In’ to raise awareness and support for women’s cancers to coincide with Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

With one week of October still to go, it’s not too late to get the gang together for some good times for a great cause.

Cancer Council Victoria’s head of community engagement, Lyrian FlemingParsley said the organisation is hoping to raise more than $500,000 across Victoria during the month.

“Unfortunately, women’s cancers touch many lives in one form or another, either directly or through the experience of family and friends. Hosting or attending a ‘Girls Night In’ event is not only an opportunity to raise much-needed funds

In times of crisis you can give

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for breast and gynaecological cancers; it can also raise awareness about early detection and cancer protection,” Ms Fleming-Parsley said.

“A third of cancers can be prevented by making healthy lifestyle choices and taking part in recommended screening programs for your age-group. Getting together with the girls and opening up these conversations are a great way to spread awareness and perhaps change someone’s life.”

Register to host a ‘Girls Night In’ this October and donate the money you would spend on going out to Cancer Cou ncil’s vital work in research, prevention and support for women’s cancers. For more information, visit www.girlsnightin.com.au or call 1300 656 585.

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A parkrun success...

The Victoria Park Lake has become a running, jogging and walking hotspot with Shepparton parkrun attracting on average +200 local and tourist parkrun enthusiasts every Saturday morning since the start of spring.

Photo: Chelsea Nicholson Photography.

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Health Professionals

IRREVERSIBLE DAMAGE… An increase in regular headphone use means that more than one billion young people around the world are at risk of hearing loss. Photo: Ash Beks.

A little louder for the youth MORE than one billion young people around the world are in danger of hearing loss from portable audio devices, including smar t phones, according to the latest data from the World Health Organisation.

In the modern world, many of us wear headphones all day, every day: a podcast on the walk to work, ambient music to drown out noisy colleagues, a workout playlist at the gym in the evening.

But experts fear constant exposure to audio could cause a generation of prematurely deaf Australians .

It ’s currently estimated one in six Australians will suffer some degree

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of hearing loss in their lives, but that figure is expected to rise to one in four by 2050, due to our regular exposure to dangerously loud noises.

A study conduc ted in 2017 by National Acoustic Laboratories found that around one in ten Australians boost the volume in their headphones to more than 85 decibels, which is the equivalent to a hairdryer or standing next to a lawnmower. It is believed that prolonged exposure to sound this loud will cause irreversible damage.

Experts recommend keeping sound levels to around 60 to 80 decibels and restricting headphone usage to no more than 90 minutes a day.

Caring for Our Community

All smiles for Victorian school students

Break the silence

VULNERABILITY ENCOURAGED… Former AFL legend, Wayne Schwass delivered a powerful message around mental health and wellbeing to a local audience last Thursday. Photo: Supplied.

AFL legend, Wayne Schwass led a discussion on mental health and wellbeing in front of a captivated audience at a breakfast held by GV Safety Group for WorkSafe Health and Safety on Thursday.

The former North Melbourne and Sydney Swans footballer lived with mental health conditions throughout the majority of his successful playing career and hopes his story will encourage others to speak up.

“When we deny ourselves the ability to be emotional and express it, we are compounding the problems that we may be going through,” Mr Schwass said.

“I am committed to normalising mental health and removing any form of stigma associated with mental health. Employers have an important role to play in this space by creating an environment where employees feel safe

and supported to speak up about issues affecting them.”

During his discussion, Schwass promoted vulnerability amongst the blokes in the room, adding that men must no longer suffer emotional turmoil in silence. “ M e n a re n ot give n th e s a m e opportunity to be vulnerable and emotional because of their gender and I generally believe that needs to change,” he said.

Since leaving football, Schwass has founded mental health advocacy group, PUKA UP, a group dedicated to raising awareness about mental health, emotional wellbeing and suicide prevention.

The Shepparton event was held as part of WorkSafe Health and Safety Month, which sees seminars held around the state to promote and improve the health and wellbeing of employees.

THE State Government is shining a spotlight on the oral health of Australian children, with the recent announcement of a $312.9 million school dental program to be delivered across Victoria to p ri m a r y a n d se co n d a r y government school students.

The new initiative will save families around $400 a year per child in dental costs, as well as preventing them from the inconvenience of taking time off work for appointments.

Students receiving dental advice at school will also free up more than 100,000 places in the public dental care system annually.

According to the latest data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, one in four children between the ages of five and ten years old have untreated tooth decay and this initiative helps highlight the critical importance of oral health for school children.

Oral disease is one of the most common and expensive diseases to treat but it also the most preventable.

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Health Professionals The art of growing old gracefully

SHOWING U3A MEMBERS HOW TO AGE… Associate Professor, Dr Christina Bryant addresses the forum. Photo Sharelle Jarvis

WELLBEING means different things to different people, according to Associate Professor, Dr Christina Bryant, addressing a large group of Shepparton retirees at the University of the Third Age, (U3A) forum on Live Life, Live Well.

Her message included being physically healthy and able to do the things that you want to do as well as being able to think well and be content with life.

Dr Bryant went on to say that older people should make sure they look after their physical health by having regular check-ups and talk to your GP if you feel down or stressed. Try to get regular exercise and do things that are meaningful and enjoyable.

Former Victorian and Shepparton

p oliticia n , J e a n et te Powe ll a lso addressed the U3A group and said, “Always be yourself, but be your best self, believe in yourself and take care of your self and those you love.

Importantly, live your best life to the fullest.”

The takeaway message from the forum was to not sit back and do nothing but take an active interest in life around you, get some exercise and enjoy a healthy social life.

Know the signs to manage anxiety THE modern world often speeds by us at such a swift pace we often forget to look after ourselves. According to a new survey from Beyond Blue, people experiencing anxiety symptoms often don’t seek support early enough because they believe their symptoms don’t seem serious.

Anxiety conditions are the most common mental health issues in Australia, affecting approximately two million people. Some common anxiety signs include excessive worrying about things that could go wrong, racing mind that won’t calm down, feeling tense or on edge, a racing heart and sleeping problems. On average, it can take more than eight years for people with anxiety to seek support.

More than three-quarters of those surveyed for Beyond Blue said their anxiety condition stopped them from living the life they wanted to. Despite this , 3 1 percent of respondent s

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said they had not sought support because they thought what they were experiencing wasn’t serious enough, 29 percent thought they could solve the problem on their own, 20 percent didn’t think they had a problem and 20 percent said they didn’t seek help because of a dislike of discussing feelings, emotions and thoughts.

Beyond Blue CEO, Georgie Harman said support for anxiety came in many forms and even simple interventions can help.

“Some people might benefit from visiting their GP or psychologist but for others, non-clinic options can be helpful,” Ms Harman said.

“No matter how serious your anxiety issue, support is available and the right advice can support you to manage it.”

Mental health professionals are available at the Beyond Blue support service 24/7 via phone on 1300 224 636 or via www.beyondblue.org.au/ get-support

Caring for Our Community Thank you for supporting Community Interlink

LOCAL HELP APPRECIATED… GV Health chief executive, Matt Sharp would like to wholeheartedly thank the region for supporting Community Interlink. Photo: supplied.

By GV Health chief executive, Matt Sharp I WOULD like to thank our local communities for supporting the Home Care Program (HCP) and National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) health service alliance, Community Interlink.

GV Health is the lead agency of Communit y I nte rlin k which is a

partnership between 18 health services from across central and northern Victoria.

The group formed in 2016 to improve access to home based aged care services for people across the Goulburn Valley, North-East Victoria and parts of Southern NSW. S i n c e 2 0 1 6 , l o c a l p e o p l e h ave wholeheartedly supported Community Interlink, meaning that these local health service care providers are able to continue their incredible work.

For this, we are most appreciative and in recent times this has enabled Community Interlink to also provide NDIS services.

The value of quality Home Care and NDIS supports delivered by local staff with local knowledge cannot be overstated.

I would also like to acknowledge Community Interlink staff for their ongoing ser vice excellence that establishes Community Interlink as one of the region’s service providers of choice.

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1: GMCU ‘Best in Show’ winner at the Australian National Show and Shine, Patrick O’Brien displays his trophy with his award-winning 1970 GTS Holden Monaro. Photo: Supplied. 2: GMCU CEO, Melissa Ralph presenting the ‘Best in Show’ for motorcycles to Kelvin Garthwaite. Photo: Geoff Adams. 3: A huge selection of trophies was available to be awarded to the most impressive vehicles of the show. Photo: Supplied.

BACKED by a weekend of wonderful weather, the Australian National Show and Shine on Sunday, October 6 was a spectacular celebration of vehicles.

The event was ‘chockers’, declared ‘full’ by organisers shortly after 10am when officials reported they were unable to fit any more vehicles into the Euroa Seven Creeks Park venue.

Event organiser, Ross Holt said, “In an idyllic setting, cars, motorbikes, tractors and engines of all s h ap e s a n d s i z e s were enjoyed by a huge crowd of all ages. The standard of vehicles on display was amazing and the exhibitors are to be congratulated.

“The hardworking commit tee are also to be congratulated on their amazing effort – well done for a top result.”

The coveted GMCU ‘Best in Show’ for cars was won by Patrick O’Brien with his 1970 GTS Holden Monaro and the ‘Best in Show’ for motorcycles was awarded to Kelvin Garthwaite for his 1949 Velocette LE150. The awards were judged by Strathbogie Shire councillor, John Mason and the trophy was presented by GMCU CEO, Melissa Ralph.

Regarding the show, Ms Ralph said, “The GMCU team are thrilled to have played a small part in supporting such a strong,

family-friendly local event. The Show and Shine Committee and many volunteers work tirelessly to bring it all together, and the strength of the show is clear in the quality of the exhibitors, with a huge array of cars, bikes and trucks on display.

“The setting is something quite unique, with exhibits and stalls not only right throughout Seven Creeks Park, but ex t end i ng i nto t he surrounding streets. It really is a whole-of-community event that showcases this beautiful part of the region.

Congratulations to everyone involved.”

W i n n i n g participant, Patrick O’Brien echoed Ms Ralph’s sentiments, heralding the event organisers for their efforts in exceeding expectations.

“I am totally chuffed and beside myself at the moment for the award given to me and my car - very humbling indeed. Thank you for what was an amazing event.

“I have been to a few but this event has me in awe of the efforts and entrant attendance. Congratulations are definitely in order,” Mr O’Brien said.

Although still too early to be confirmed, organisers are estimating attendance figures well in excess of last year’s figure of 8,000 people, with early guesses exceeding 10,000.

Exceeding expectations at Euroa

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WATER COMMENTS OUT OF TOUCH Dear Editor, When I read comment on the MurrayDarling Basin Plan from Australian Dairy Farmers president Terry Richardson my initial reaction was extreme anger, followed by disappointment.

It is difficult to comprehend how the leader of a national organisation could have such a poor understanding of the impact the failing Basin Plan is having on the industry they are representing.

I have never seen an executive member of the ADF in the NSW Murray region, which perhaps explains why the comments are out of touch with what is actually happening.

While Mr Richardson says the dairy industry has largely supported the Basin Plan, that view is certainly not mirrored by the majority in this region; or, should I say, what’s left of the dairy industry in this region. It has been decimated by the reduction in available and affordable water which we have seen since the Basin Plan’s implementation.

I would invite Mr Richardson and his executive to visit this region and I will personally show and explain what is really happening. This would be preferable to blindly following the NFF directive (ie. National Party directive) which appears to be happening.

Mr Richardson talks about the need for decisions to be “rooted in scientific and economic evidence”. It appears he hasn’t read the CSIRO peer-reviewed scientific reports which clearly show the false scientific assumptions around the historical condition of the Lower Lakes, which is the basis of the Basin Plan.

As for “economic evidence”, I’d suggest he also has not read the reports telling us about the economic devastation from the Plan in many of our rural communities, with high unemployment and population decline.

As far as comments around the water market “working effectively”, neither myself nor other

dairy farmers have seen that to be the case as we pay the exorbitant water prices that the Basin Plan has delivered to us, making our businesses unsustainable.

Our family dairy operation is considered very modern utilising latest technology.

However, for the sake of our industry’s future it is disconcerting to see such an overall lack of understanding around what is happening on our farms.

This is a prime example of opinion and policy being dictated by insufficient knowledge of the impacts and unintended consequences of government decisions.

The widespread anger and frustration at the Basin Plan throughout southern NSW and northern Victoria is genuine, not contrived and our views are influenced by living the plan, not being told by an unaffected third party of its impacts.

For the benefit of Mr Richardson and his ADF colleagues, please take note: The plan is failing your industry, it is not protecting the environment, the science on which it was based is flawed and our communities are suffering.

There is a desperate need to review the plan and develop a new plan that truly “works to relieve pressure on irrigators while ensuring a healthy river system”.

Ill-informed commentary by leaders who are distanced from reality is doing our nation’s farmers immense damage, at a time when we need them to lead positive change that benefits the agricultural industries they represent.

I strongly recommend that Mr Richardson and the ADF retract their comments and apologise for the pain they have caused to those in south NSW and nth Victoria.

Yours faithfully Lachlan Marshall Blighty

UPCOMING A GET-TOGETHER Of the late Herbert and Sarah Wright of Pine Lodge South will be held at the Royal Mail Hotel, Mooroopna on November 24, 2019 from 11am onwards. Please contact Val Barras for further information on 0400 236 372.

MURCHISON CAR BOOT SALE Will take place on Saturday, October 26 from 8am to midday at the Anglican Church car park on Impey Street, Murchison. There will traders selling household goods, brica-brac, furniture, toys, plants, books, pre-loved clothes and much more, as well as a sausage sizzle and morning tea. For enquiries or to book a site, contact Anne Finlay on 0409 334 294 or Normal Leslie on 5826 5270.

TALLYGAROOPNA NATIONAL PARTY Hosting a special event to celebrate 100 years since it formed a branch known as the Farmers Union in 1919. The event is to be held on October 27 at the Tallygaroopna Hall. All are welcome. Please save the date! For further information and to register for catering purposes, please RSVP by October 12 to Glenda Dempster by phoning 5829 8330.

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH GREATER SHEPPARTON INC. Will be hosting their annual general meeting on Tuesday, October 29 at 7:30pm at the Shepparton Police Station, Welsford Street, Shepparton. All residents of Greater Shepparton are invited to attend. For inquiries, contact Cathie on 0434 343 327.

TATURA GARDEN WALK AND BAZAAR Will be held at the home of Rhonda and Vince Vincitorio on November 2 and 3, from 10am at 6 Hopkins Street, Tatura. Walk around the beautiful garden, fossick through the stalls, buy a plant or delicious snack. Entry is $5 and raffle profits will be donated to the Tatura Girl Guides.

ST GEORGE’S CHURCH FETE Will be held on Friday, November 8 from 4pm until 7pm on the corner of Melville Street and Brenion Street, fun activities, food and produce for all ages including a Monster Raffle (with 5 excellent prizes), homemade cakes and produce, books and DVDs, giant plant sale and white elephant / trash and treasure. There will be kids activities such as games, face painting, balloons, plaster mold decoration, arts and crafts. Entertainment includes the Numurkah Town Band and dance demonstrations with the ANDS Dance School. Barbecue, Devonshire tea and delicious desserts are available (take away included). For more information, contact Heather on 0408 590 672.

NUMURKAH UNITING CHURCH GARAGE SALE Will be taking place on November 16 from 8am until midday at the Numurkah Uniting Church, 3 Quinn Street, Numurkah. Household goods, furniture and books will be available. For more information, contact Cath Stanyer on 0427 845 996.

MERCY ACCESS Mentoring children of all ages with Mercy Access, reading opens doors. Do you have an educational background any level? Join us volunteering in a multi-cultural setting. On receiving your expression of interest, an application form will be forwarded with necessary details. Contact us on 0428 996 975 or ma@mercy.org.au

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SPORT

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Action packed start to new athletics club

HURDLES OF FUN… The Shepparton Athletics Club is now up and running, with a generous donation enabling the club to purchase new hurdles. Photo: Supplied.

THE beginning of October saw the start of spring, as well as the beginning of the new Shepparton Athletics Club.

Created for people of all ages, the Shepparton Athletics Club saw a huge turnout for their launch day on Sunday, October 6.

Aunty Faye and Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor, Cr Kim O’Keeffe started official proceedings with welcome to country and helped to launch the club, while life member of Shepparton Athletics, Arthur Bence, was represented by his son Richard to cut the ribbon. With their new uniform unveiled, new members and athletes hit the field to test out their skills and enjoy the action.

The athletics season has now officially begun with

training on Tuesday nights and competition on Friday nights from 6pm.

Shepparton Athletics Club president, Doug Cobbledick said, “We have a good mix of new and established athletes.

The first three weeks of competition have been designed to allow us to find our way, to get a feel for what our members want.

“We’d also like to thank Greater Shepparton Connected Community for funding to purchase new hurdles for the club. There are exciting times ahead as we build the future of our club.”

If you’re interested in joining, visit Shepparton Athletics Club Facebook page or head to a training session on Tuesday nights to test out your skills.

Easier access to get out on the water SUMMER is nearly here and with the warmer weather there’s no better time to get out on the water.

Just in time for the heat, Strathbogie Shire Council recently opened a new deep water boat ramp at the Goulburn River, providing better and safer access to waterways for boating and fishing.

The new facility is accessible via road entry from Loddings Lane and will provide free 24-hour access to the river, as well as new car and trailer parking.

St rathbog ie Sh i re M ayor, A manda McClaren said the new boat ramp would be a game changer for both locals and visitors to Nagambie.

“Nagambie Lakes and the Goulburn River is enjoyed by boaters and anglers as well as host a number of sporting events, holding over 20 major events and competitions each year,” Mayor McClaren said.

“The new boat ramp will allow for direct access to the Goulburn River when the lake

is closed for events providing ongoing entry for the public to enjoy the waterways.”

DOUBLE-DIPPING… From left, Better Boating Victoria communications adviser, Charley May, Strathbogie Shire Mayor, Amanda McClaren and Better Boating Victoria director, Katherine Grech. Photo: Supplied.

Plans for Central Park Recreation Reserve revealed IT’S NO secret that Shepparton is one of the biggest sporting hubs in regional Victoria, but some of our sporting precincts are in desperate need of upgrades.

Greater Shepparton City Council has revealed the master plan for Central Park Recreation Reserve, which provides Council and user groups with a direction to support the future use, development, management and maintenance of Central Park. This plan also included key priorities for the reserve such as upgrading the existing netball courts, new change rooms, and resurfacing or replacing the tennis courts.

Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor, Cr Kim O’Keeffe, said the master plan will address current and future community needs of Central Park.

“Central Park Recreation Reserve plays a pivotal role in the provision of open space, sport, recreation, community and event opportunities for the local community,” she said.

You can view the Central Park Recreation Reserve master plan on Council’s website.

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A MUCH NEEDED UPGRADE… Council have revealed the master plan for Central Park Recreation Reserve, which will include upgrades and an overall facelift for the reserve. Photo: Supplied.

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Open Day Saturday 26th October 10am to 4pm

Doug is ready to help plan your next move Doug Sanderson probably has one of the best jobs at Kensington Gardens. As sales manager, he gets to feel the excitement of incoming residents when they decide they want to make the change to the lifestyle the village has to offer. Doug has more than twenty years of experience in real estate.

READY TO CHAT… Sales manager Doug Sanderson looks forward to being of service. Photo: Katelyn Morse.

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I take great delight in being able to show people the benefits of moving into a fully landscaped, over 50s lifestyle village.” he said.

Doug handles the promotion, marketing and sales of new, house and land packages and the resale of established homes.

“People only need to call up and arrange a time to inspect our wonderful facilities and find out if the great lifestyle at Kensington Gardens is where they want to be.”

“We presently have 33 blocks available for development to add to our existing 141 homes, along with three existing homes and two that have been

built to a lock-up stage ready for someone to design the interior fit-out.

“The clubhouse is at the centre of the villages social lifestyle with a large auditorium, library, barbeque area, bar, cinema, indoor pool, gym and snooker room.

“Residents regularly use the club facilities for get-togethers and to simply keep up an active social lifestyle that symbolises living at Kensington Gardens.

For more information about the village, contact Doug on 0473 189 920 and set a time to take a look over what is to offer.

State-of-the-art facilities Whether you want to catch a movie, go for a swim, borrow a book from the library, play a game of cards or croquet, at Kensington Gardens you can do all this and more without leaving the grounds.

RED IN THE CORNER POCKET… Torben Sorensen and Graham Kettle enjoy a friendly game of pool. Photo: Steve Hutcheson.

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ith a dedicated, on-site library with hundreds of books, a croquet field, a well-stocked bar, pool room, heated pool, workout gym, workshop, vegetable garden, Gold Class cinema and more, Kensington Gardens has it all, Manager, Peter Stanbrook said, “With a range of state-of-the-art facilities on offer at Kensington Gardens there is something to appeal to everyone, and you can utilise them

as little or as much as you like. “ We also find that one of the most appealing facilities we have on-site is the fully secure, undercover caravan and RV storage area. If you get the itch to travel or you are going away to visit friends or family, you can rest easy knowing that your caravan or RV is safe back home and is being taken care of. This means you can relax and enjoy your break.”

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The incomparable Macarthur

SPOILED FOR CHOICE... There are 17 elegant home plan options available at Kensington Gardens including the Macarthur. Images supplied FLOOR PLAN

The living options available at Kensington Gardens can only be described as luxurious, and with 17 elegant plan options, residents are spoiled for choice.

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ne popular design is the Macarthur, a three-bedroom home that has a double garage, bathroom, en-suite, 18sqm alfresco dining area, family and meals room, great kitchen layout, separate laundry, formal entry, an 8sqm porch, and spacious living area Manager, Peter Stanbrook says, “Our option in the homes we offer range from three to four bedroom and all come with bathroom, en-suite, lock-up garage and undercover alfresco area.

“Your spacious new home is architectdesigned, fully landscaped, built using brick veneer, and is a slab on the ground without stairs.

FLOOR PLAN “You can select from a wide range of designer finishes, fixtures, flooring and garage sizes. Plus you will find we offer great flexibility around your home design.

“Talk to us and discover what is possible.

We also allow residents to opt for solar power roof panels so that they can save over the long-term.

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Living Area: 145sqm

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Garage: 42sqm

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Alfresco: 18sqm

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Porch: 8sqm

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Total: 213sqm

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Living Area: 145sqm

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Total: 213sqm

Contact: Peter Stanbrook 80 Channel Road, Shepparton VIC 3630 | Phone: 03 5820 5100 | Mobile: 0417 648 286 peter@kensingtongardens.com.au | kensingtongardens.com.au/shepparton

Contact: Peter Stanbrook 80 Channel Road, Shepparton VIC 3630 | Phone: 03 5820 5100 | Mobile: 0417 648 286 peter@kensingtongardens.com.au | kensingtongardens.com.au/shepparton

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Open Day Saturday 26th October 10am to 4pm SUPERVISION IS KEY…. Manager Peter Stanbrook and Alatalo Bros site supervisor, Andrew Croxford look over one of the new homes. Photo: Steve Hutcheson.

A good relationship between the managers and the builders The relationship between the builder and the developer has a special interest to a property owner. In the case of Kensington Gardens, they have had a consistent relationship with Alatalo Bros for more than a decade.

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latalo Bros general manager, Tony Moyle said, “Having an open mind to suggestions and ideas on both sides allows us to construct a building that meets the demands of our client, Kensington Gardens, and the residents.”

Site supervisor, Andrew Croxford has recently joined the team coming on-board as a licenced builder and carpenter. “Construction here is fairly unique since we only have to move into the next home to be on the next job. With very few exceptions, all the subcontractors and suppliers are Shepparton based so it gives us a good chance to manage

the process in a timely fashion and preserve the quality we are pursuing,” he said.

All the homes in Kensington Gardens are architect-designed and residents moving into new houses have a big say in the design from deciding the exterior brickwork to the internal finishes including tiles, benches, carpets and cupboard finishes.

Peter Stanbrook, manager of Kensington Gardens said, “Apart from being an excellent home and resort builder, Alatalo Bros have gained a well-deserved reputation over the years for delivering the highest quality homes at an affordable price and on time.”

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