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The Murray Darling Basin constraints modelling was reviewed by an independent panel in light of community concerns about the unacknowledged impact of proposed higher flows on land, businesses and local infrastructure.

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BUS INTERCHANGE READY FOR PASSENGERS…. Complete with toilets, change rooms and a bike locker, the new bus interchange in Maude Street will provide better facilities for commuters. Construction supervisor for Mawson Constructions, Shane Knight handed over the project on Friday. Photo: Steve Hutcheson.

VISITORS to the Maude Street, Vaughan Street region during the past twelve months will have seen the works being undertaken for the construction of the new amenities block and bus interchange and will be pleased to note, the redevelopment works are now complete.

The new bus interchange and plaza area has been designed to

create a user-friendly open space. A focal point consisting of a landscaped park, lighting upgrades and street furniture conveniently located next to the new male and female toilets, adult change rooms, breastfeeding rooms, baby change facilities, accessible amenities and a bike storage locker.

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WANTING PEOPLE TO TAKE CARE OVER THE HOLIDAYS… Emergency workers encourage drivers to stay safe, Shepparton Search and Rescue senior officer, Stuart Zanelli, Ambulance Victoria, paramedic support, Norieul Kinross, GMCU CEO, Melissa Ralph, Shepparton Search and Rescue, commander, Stan Jezewski, Victoria Police senior sergeant, David Gillespie. Photo: Steve Hutcheson.

Safety first: Fatigue & Speed Kills DURING the holiday break, it is important that we all take extra care on the roads to ensure the safety of our loved ones, the wider community and ourselves. Ambulance Victoria, Victoria Police, SES and CFA have partnered with GMCU, Triple M and The Adviser to launch the annual ‘Fatigue & Speed Kills’ campaign to ensure the welfare of all during the Christmas break.

Last year, 12 lives were lost on our roads during the Christmas and New Year period. This is why drivers are being urged to take a break and stay awake this festive season.

GMCU CEO, Melissa Ralph said, “Doing what we can to keep local families safe on our roads, especially over the holiday breaks, is something the GMCU team are passionate about and why we

have continued to run these road safety campaigns along with The Adviser for many years.

“We wish all our members and communities a very happy and safe festive season.”

Locals die on local roads and one death is way too many. Please be patient and take a break when travelling to your destinations during the Christmas and summer holidays.

Senior Sergeant David Gillespie from Victoria Police, Shepparton said, “ I would like to ask drivers to slow down on the roads over the break and particularly when passing emergency workers engaged in their work on the roads.”

New fish hatchery site decided AFTER some months of negotiations and evaluations, the Victorian Government has settled on a site to be purchased on which a new fish hatchery will be constructed.

Minister for Fishing and Boating, Jaala Pulford said, “The new fish hatchery is a flagship commitment of a $35 million Target One Million plan to get more people fishing, more often, and will grow millions of native fish annually to boost wild stocks for recreational fishers in Victorian rivers and lakes.

“The Victorian Fisheries Authority’s

(VFA) Snobs Creek hatchery near Eildon is at full capacity and a new hatchery at Shepparton will help us grow more cod and yellas and expand native fish stocking for generations to come.”

The new hatchery site has an ideal climate for growing native fish such as golden perch, Murray cod, silver perch and over-time freshwater catfish.

T he proper t y was selec ted a f ter assessing twenty-one other possible sites.

Short-listed sites were subjected to detailed soil and water quality testing.

The site is over 170 hectares and has

idyllic features to support a fish hatchery including a 60-megalitre storage dam, 1 kilometre of Goulburn River frontage, clay for building ponds and a range of high-quality water supply options.

The VFA will take possession of the site in early 2020 and with detailed design, the approval process and construction will begin shortly after. The hatchery is on track to be completed by the end of 2021.

Learn more about the new hatchery at www.vfa.vic.gov.au/nativehatchery.

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Grants to improve technology in Shepparton kindergartens THE Andrews Labor Government is supporting kindergartens across Northern Victoria with grants to give them access to the latest technology.

Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP announced that K ialla Child ren’s C entre I nc., Tallygaroopna Children’s Centre, Goodstart Early Learning (Archer Street and Bourchier Street in S h e p p a r t o n) , a n d To o l a m b a Preschool will receive a grant to buy new devices – giving early childhood professionals the resources they need to support their important work.

These services are among more than 400 across the state to benefit from an information technology grant, as part of the Labor Government’s $33.6 million investment in the 2019/20 Budget for the Children’s Facilities Capital Program and Inclusive Kindergarten Facilities Program.

GETTING ACQUAINTED… Head of Campus at La Trobe University, Elizabeth Capp chats with incoming student in the New Year, Kelsey Moylan-Maker. Photo: Steve Hutcheson

Graduating students begin to get offers Following on from a successful year doing their VCE, some students have begun to get offers from tertiary institutes for entry to study next year.

La Trobe University has begun to make offers to some Shepparton graduates. Kelsey Moylan-Maker, a graduate from Wanganui Park Secondary School, has been offered a place with La trobe to undertake a Bachelor of Health Services after which she intends to undertake a Masters in Social Work.

Head of Campus at La Trobe University, Shepparton, Elizabeth

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Capp said, “Early notification is great for student outcomes.

Normally it would take place in January but now we are able to let them know coming directly on top of them getting their VCE results. “ La Trobe University expects to take in around 150 new students in the new year. “With this intake we will be making more places in nursing,” said Elizabeth. Tenders for the project planning for the proposed extensions to the campus close this week which will enable an even greater intake in years to come.

NEWS

TALKING GARBAGE… Leader of the Opposition in Victoria, Michael O’Brien discusses waste recycling with owner of Foott Waste and Recycling, Peter Foott and Member for Northern District, Wendy Lovell. Photo: Katelyn Morse

Leader of the opposition looks at waste FOLLOWING the unveiling of a ‘Zero to Landfill’ policy paper at the state conference last month, the Leader of the Opposition in the Victorian Government, Michael O’Brien called into Shepparton to promote the policy along with local member for Northern District, Wendy Lovell.

Developed out of the collapse of processor, SKM Recycling in August, the level of waste being transferred to landfill has risen sharply.

The Liberal National Coalition policy intends to invest in new and upgraded local recycling systems in order to increase the volume of recycled material being processed in Victoria.

“Large scale energy-from-waste facilities will also create a low emission, baseload energy supply to help meet Victoria’s growing energy needs. This technology is

currently being used in Europe and Singapore now.” said Mr O’Brien.

Peter Foott, owner of Foott Waste and Recycling said, “We are seeing more and more waste being rejected from Asia due to international trade wars that in a very short time, a lot of recyclable material will go to landfill.”

In a recent statement, the Victorian Government called on the Federal Government to implement a national funding plan to ensure states are ready for the export market ban when it is implemented next year.

Environmental ministers from all states reached an agreement in November that waste plastic, paper, glass and tyres that have not been processed into value-add material should be subject to an export ban beginning from July 2020.

Move to improve milk supply agreements PLAGUED by a moving goal post with milk prices, dairy farmers across the nation have been advocating for a code of conduct to be confirmed between processors and farmers.

Following the unveiling of the new Code of Conduct in milk supply agreements by Federal Agricultural Minister, Bridget McKenzie, president of the United Dairyfarmers of Victoria, Paul Mumford said, “While the code will not be responsible for setting the farmgate milk price, it will bring back some balance of power between farmers and processors and set standards and commitments for industry participants.”

The mandatory code will require processors to publish standard form agreements on 1 June each year and will ban unfair practices including retrospective step downs, unilateral changes to contracts and processors withholding any loyalty payments.

“Requ i r i ng pro cessors to publ ish a nonexclusive agreement by default means farmers can take advantage of milk trading platforms that are currently being developed, if that suits their farming business,” he said. “Processors can also publish an exclusive supply agreement too, giving farmers much more flexibility with their supply arrangements.” said Mr Mumford.

For more information about the mandatory Dairy Code of Conduct visit the Department of Agriculture’s website at https://www.agriculture.gov. au/ag-farm-food/meat-wool-dairy/dairy-dairycode

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NEWS

Good golly, where’s Molly Within the Greater Shepparton region, a notable feature is a panoply of colourful and representational cows located in parks and even on pavements in the centre of town.

It was during a routine maintenance movement of the cows by the Shire that inspired local photo historian, Geoff Allemand, wondering where they might have been moved to, to write a children’s book titled ‘Good golly, where’s Molly?’.

Geoff has a three year old granddaughter, Olivia to whom the book is dedicated.

The book takes a journey about Shepparton, giving its young readers the opportunity to recognise places and the cows that appear around the town in a search for Molly along with Olivia and her friend Abel who all can be found hiding on each page.

Glen Hall, a cartoonist from Shepparton was also a student of Geoffs when he was a teacher, produced the illustrations. Some of the backgrounds are photographs of identifiable places that have been cartooned by Geoff.

T he b o ok c a n b e pu rch a s e d on l i ne f rom myshepparton.com.au which also lists a number of vendors who are selling the book.

CHALLENGING YOUNG READERS TO FIND MOLLY...

Local author and photo historian, Geoff Allemand stands beside Molly at Monash Park. Photo: Katelyn Morse

Gift Bonanza Giveaway winners Christmas time is all about giving, and in the spirit of the festive season, The Adviser partnered with local businesses and Prize Pig to offer readers a chance to win some fantastic prizes for Christmas.

The competition is now closed, and we’d like to congratulate the following people on winning: 1. Graham Orr won the $50 Total Tools Voucher from Total Tools Shepparton 2. Kimberley Fitzpatrick won Reusable containers by Retub 3. Eloise Mullins won a pillow carrier from SleepKeeper 4. Sanela Joksimovic and Tom Sorrenti won children’s book, Calm of the Storm by David James 5. Michelle Lawson won beeswax wraps from

Beeutiful 6. Heather Estrada won Christmas desserts from Tatura Hot Bread 7. Sophie Milner won natural skincare from Outback Botanics 8. Anna Palma won men’s skincare from Outback Botanics 9. Kathryn O’Brien won a WoodWick candle from Focus Cards and Gifts 10. Debbie Worm won The Walls Have Spoken by Alan McLean from the Rushworth Variety Store 11. Karen Boschetti won Overexposed Shiraz from Bottle-O Warehouse Shepparton Thanks to everyone for entering, and we hope you all have a lovely and safe New Year.

Over 150,000 Victorians have cancer. Our job at the Cancer Council Helpline is to provide as much help and support as these people need. Which doesn’t leave much money to publicise the service. But you can help. If you know someone that needs our help, please ask them to give us a call and speak to a cancer nurse.

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EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

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

ONGOING M ERCY 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 FAMILIES ANONYMOUS A self help group for families and friends of those with drug, alcohol or related behavioural issues. Meets every Wednesday 6 - 7.30 pm at Church of Christ, corner of Corio and Nixon Streets, Shepparton. Phone: 0426 673 848.

Email: fashepparton@gmail.com THE MERRIGUM MUSEUM Located at 111-113 Waverly Avenue, Merrigum, The Merrigum Museum will be opened on the last Friday of every month from 1pm until 3pm or by appointment. Admission for viewing is $2 per person. Group tours are most welcome and will include morning tea and afternoon tea at a cost of $7 per person (bookings essential!) Meetings for The Merrigum Museum are held on the second Wednesday of every month at 7:30pm. For further details, call the museum secretary on 5855 2330.

VOLUNTEERS FOR YOUNG CARER M E N TO R P RO G R A M U RG E N T LY NEEDED. Have you got some spare time?

Are you a good listener? Would you like to help a young person continue with their schooling? Not-for-profit organisation, Villa Maria Catholic Homes has young carers in the Shepparton area who desperately need support from an adult to help them cope with their day-to-day responsibilities. Contact Marion Rak on 5722 9046.

SINGLE 60+ CLUB A re you looking to make new friends that share similar interests? The single 60+ club meet for dinner at 6pm, on the second Tuesday of the month at Casablanca Pizza, on High Street in Shepparton. All community members are welcome and invited to come along, share a meal and plan activities. Phone Jan on 0458 211 104, Marg on 5821 2438 or Barry on 0419 323 351.

THE GOULBURN VALLEY QUILTERS meet on the first Monday evening of each month at the Mechanics Institute, Wyndham Street, Shepparton and run activities days on the third Saturday of the month. Always looking for more members. For further information, phone Gael on 0458 215 794.

MOOROOPNA CROQUET CLUB play twilight golf croquet on Thursday evenings at 6:15pm. Come along and bring a friend to a game played by people of all ages, light exercise and a lot of fun. All you need are flat closed in shoes and the first evening’s play is free. For more information, phone 5825 4541.

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

This week we were sent this photo by Maddy Leijen of birds flying through Murchison during sunset.

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Focus on great savings this Boxing Day

LARGE RANGE AND HUGE SAVINGS… From left, Focus on Furniture Shepparton store manager, Michael Suster, warehouse and sales assistant, Thomas West, assistant manager, Fergus Sunderland, and sales assistant, Victoria Murray. Photo: Katelyn Morse.

BOXING Day is a great time to benefit from great bargains and sale deals, and if you are looking to upgrade your furniture, you can’t go past Focus on Furniture.

Focus on Furniture store manager, Michael Suster said, “We have been proudly supplying f urniture to this beautiful region for nearly 20 years and promise to continue our commitment in providing our customers with the best style, quality, functionality and affordability available.

“We invite you to come in and save this Boxing Day, with huge discounts across the floor. Save up to 50 percent on selected lounges, dining, bedroom and occasional furniture.

“In addition to this we would also like to offer a gift voucher for $100 off per $1,000

spent in one transaction. (Offer excludes finance, lay-by, clearance lines and delivery freight charges). For online purchases you can use the code GIFT100.

“In addition, this year we have a clearance room with exceptional floor stock prices to view.”

Focus on Furniture would like to wish the Shepparton community and surrounding Goulburn Valley area a happy and safe New Year.

For f u r t her de t a i l s , s e e i n- s tore or v iew t he ter m s a nd cond it ion s a t w w w. f o c u s o n f u r n i t u r e . c o m . au / promotional-terms-and-conditions/ Visit Focus on Furniture at Shepparton Home in Shepparton at 290 Benalla Road, Shepparton and take advantage of this incredible sale.

Toolamba Bridge open to the public GREATER Shepparton City Council is pleased to advise the Toolamba bridge is open to the public as of Friday 20 December 2019.

Works to increase the bridge strength

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started in May this year. The bridge limit, which had been 2 tonne, has now been increased to 9 tonne. The costs of the works totalled $1.6M.

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Win a family pass for Dolittle!

ROBERT Downey Jr. electrifies one of literature’s most enduring characters in a vivid reimagining of the classic tale of the man who could talk to animals: Dolittle.

After losing his wife seven years earlier, the eccentric Dr. John Dolittle (Downey), famed doctor and veterinarian of Queen Victoria’s England, hermits himself away behind the high walls of Dolittle Manor with only his menagerie of exotic animals for company.

But when the young queen (Jessie Buckley, Wild Rose) falls gravely ill, a reluctant Dolittle is forced to set sail on an epic adventure to a mythical island in search of a cure, regaining his wit and courage as he crosses old adversaries and discovers wondrous creatures.

How to win: Simply write your name and phone number on the back of an envelope and either drop it into The Adviser office at 219-225 Wyndham Street, Shepparton or post it in an envelope labelled ‘Gift Bonanza Giveaway’ to PO Box 1664, Shepparton, 3630.

Entries close and winners notified on Monday, January 13, 2020.

In Australian cinemas January 16, 2020.

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Most animal cruelty reports are related to neglect

CELEBRATING A MILESTONE… Shepparton Radiators and Windscreens owner, Scott Campbell presents radiator repairer and windscreen fitter, Frank Varapodio with a plaque to celebrate 40 years in the business. Photo: Katelyn Morse.

Celebrating 40 years in the industry It’s not often you meet someone who has committed themselves to one job for most of their life, but that’s the case for Frank Varapodio. Coming into his 40th year at Shepparton Radiators and Windscreens, Frank began his career as a radiator repairer and windscreen fitter in 1980 when he was left to learn the ropes himself. 40 years on and he’s one of the most experienced in the industry.

Shepparton Radiators and Windscreens owner, Scott Campbell said, “Frank is a pleasure to work with. He’s

hard-working, knowledgeable and a genuinely great bloke.”

With 40 years under his belt, Frank let us know that he wasn’t planning on stopping any time soon.

“It keeps me busy and I enjoy it. It’s a great place to work and I hope I can stay here for several more years to come!” Frank said.

The team at Shepparton Radiators and Windscreens would like to once again congratulate Frank on this outstanding achievement.

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OWNING an animal, whether it is a pet or livestock, implies a responsibility for owners to be held responsible for their well being.

For the fourth year in a row, RSPCA Victoria CEO, Dr Liz Walker was disappointed to note that neglect made up the highest proportion of animal cruelty concerns reported, indicating many animals in Victoria are not receiving the most basic standard of care, such as sufficient food, water and shelter.

“Neglect is a form of cruelt y, and it is heartbreaking to know so many animals continue to suffer across our state due to lack of basic care,” Dr Walker said.

Dr Walker noted that while reports of cruelty had increased, encouragingly, it was an indication of the high standards Victorians expected for good animal welfare.

“Looking at these figures, it’s easy to feel disheartened. However, it’s affirming that each individual report made to our Inspectorate represents a person who has acted on their concern for an animal.

“The individuals who make these reports give voice to vulnerable animals who can’t speak for themselves.”

If you are aware of an animal that is being mistreated or is severely undernourished, take it upon yourself to contact the RSPCA to ask them to investigate. A report can be made to the RSPCA either online or by phoning 03 9224 2222.

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Reel in a bargain at Trelly’s WITH Christmas now over, it’s the perfect time to pack up and head into the bush or just enjoy some time in the great outdoors. Before you head out, however, Boxing Day is the day to stock up on everything you need at Trelly’s Outdoors.

Trel ly ’s O ut do or ow ne r, S t e ve Threlfall said, “We have huge savings in-store on Boxing Day, with 50 percent off all clothing and up to 50 percent off Shimano and Daiwa rods and reels. You don’t want to miss out!”

Call into Trelly’s Outdoors from 9am to 5:30pm on Boxing Day to get all your fishing and hunting gear sorted at 209 Corio Street, Shepparton or phone 5821 6572.

Happy holidays from The Adviser team

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BARGAINS GALORE… From left, Trelly’s Outdoors team members, Brad Seiter, Nelson Rouw, and Ross Threlfall are ready for some crazy sales for Boxing Day. Photo: Katelyn Morse.

THE Adviser would like to advise that our first edition in the new year will come out on Wednesday, January 8. We would like to thank all of the businesses as well as the community who have supported us throughout 2019 and look

forward to a successful and exciting 2020.

On behalf of our team here at The Adviser we would like to wish you all a happy and safe New Year.

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Council release draft Community Engagement Policy for public exhibition

ONE STOP SHOP… From left, Spotlight Shepparton furnishings team leader, Stephanie Ashcroft, team member, Julie Peacoulakis, store manager, Tania Durston, craft and party team leader, Chrissy Hayden, furnishings team member, Sue Ford, and team member, Helen Russell. Photo: Katelyn Morse.

Bargains galore at your Spotlight store AS we start to wind down from Christmas celebrations, Spotlight in Shepparton is winding up for their massive Boxing Day sale.

In store you’ll find huge savings across all departments giving you plenty of opportunities to create, decorate or celebrate at great prices.

During Spotlight’s massive Boxing Day sale event you’ll find genuine bargains in every department including the sewing centre, fabrics, craft and hobbies, bedroom, bathroom, home decorating, kitchen and dining, storage, furnishings, kids and everything in between.

The Shepparton team said, “We’ll have 25 to 50 percent off manchester, up to 60 percent off curtains and

blinds, up to 50 percent off rugs, kitchen and dining, and 50 percent off cushions, throws and Singer, Pfaff and Husqvarna sewing machines and overlockers (conditions and exclusions apply).

“This is our largest sale of the year with bargains to be found across the entire store, so make sure to get in early to avoid disappointment.”

Spotlight will be open, Thursday, December 26 from 8am to 9pm, Friday 27 from 8am to 9pm and Saturday 28, from 9am to 5pm and Sunday 29, 10am to 5pm.

So for bargains galore at your Spotlight store call into 175 Benalla Road, Shepparton or phone 5821 7799.

Greater Sheppar ton Cit y Council recently undertook community consultation in the form of a survey into how Council engages with the community. The results from the consultation were collated and have informed the draft Community Engagement Policy.

Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor, Cr Seema Abdullah thanked the community for their participation in the survey to inform the draft policy.

“The survey gave us an opportunity to see what type of information the community like to receive, and how they like to receive it,” Cr Abdullah said.

“This allows us to communicate effectively and efficiently with our community, and help us keep them involved in what is happening around the region.”

The survey showed the community’s preferred option to receive information was via email, while indicating the community would most like to be engaged on neighbourhood and community plans, strategies such as waste, community safety, budget and rates, major roadwork upgrades, parking and children’s services.

The draft policy will be available for feedback for an extended period from 18th of December 2019 to 14th of February 2020 due to the Christmas and holiday period.

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Have a wild New Year’s Eve at the Mansfield Zoo IF you love animals and family fun, there is plenty to enjoy at Mansfield Zoo this New Year’s Eve. Have fun meeting and feeding a large range of animals or even camp overnight if you dare!

You can celebrate a memorable New Year’s Eve with lion feeding at 7:30pm and the zoo open until 10:00pm, great for families looking for something a little different. The Mansfield Zoo features a large menagerie of animals from across Australia and around the world, including two rare white lions, two tawny lions, monkeys, deer, camels, bison, alligator, wombats and much more. The meerkats have also arrived, adding to the fun!

You can also feed most of the animals by hand while you wander the expansive grounds. Bring a picnic lunch or use the free barbeques provided, just watch that the deer don’t steal your food from you!

For the more adventurous, there’s nothing like trying to sleep to the sound of the lion’s roar. Overnight campers are welcome from September 1st to May 31st each season, but

you do need to book a spot. Bring your own gear and set yourself up for a camping trip with a difference and take the opportunity to roam the zoo after hours.

The Mansfield Zoo is open every day from 10am to 6pm (10pm on New Year’s Eve) and is closed on Christmas Day. More information is available on the website, www.mansfieldzoo.com.au, on Facebook, or call (03) 5777 3576.

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VISIT THESE ANIMALS… Mansfield Zoo has plently of things to do and lots of animals to see. Photos: Supplied.

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Free CBD parking continues While the Christmas rush is now over, that doesn’t mean that shoppers will be slowing down. Boxing Day sales will be in full swing over the next few days, and with parking in the Shepparton CBD still free,

why not spend some money supporting local businesses?

Both shoppers and local retailers have been enjoying the benefits of the complimentary free parking so far this

month, with shoppers appreciating the ability to shop without having to worry about spa re change and businesses relishing in the busier than normal streets.

The complimentary parking period runs

from December 1 to January 31, 2020.

People parking in the CBD however need to be aware that timed parking limits still apply.

Finley rodeo in its 35th year THE Finley Apex Club are lining up to run their second Finley Pro Rodeo in January. The Finley Apex Club is proudly affiliated with the Australian Professional Rodeo Association to bring the 35th annual rodeo to Finley on Friday, January 3, 2020.

Gates will open at 5:30pm and the action begins at 7pm. The country’s best announcers will keep you entertained and up-to-date with all the live action throughout the night. The twilight event features the best cowboys and cowgirls from around Australia, with stock supplied by Australia’s legendary rodeo stock supplier, Gary McPhee and will feature bull ride, saddlebronc, bareback, steer wrestling, roping and barrel race events for seniors and juniors alike, it’s sure to be a nail-biting event.

There will be plenty of entertainment for the whole family, as well as a full bar and food area

(strictly no BYO). There will be sideshows, food and retails stalls and a bucking bull. Enjoy the night with music and bar facilities operating until late.

Make sure you take time to plan your trip to Finley this January for the 34th Annual Finley Rodeo.

For enquiries, contact Finley Apex Club president, Lachlan Kerr on 0429 707 863.

PUT ON YOUR COWBOY HAT… The best cowgirls and cowboys from around Australia will turn out at Finley Rodeo this January 3. Photo: Supplied.

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Security during the holidays IF YOU’RE planning a much needed break and you’re headed away over the New Year, you’ll want to feel safe in the knowledge that your home is secure.

Consider these handy tips to put your mind at ease and help you slip into holiday mode: Do a pre-holiday security audit to identify and fix any security gaps, include checking the locks on all windows and gates, reviewing exterior lighting and securing any outdoor valuables Think about how the home will look from the street whilst you’re away and consider setting a timer for internal lighting and appliances such as the TV, and evaluate if it is wise to leave at least one car in the driveway.

Inform trusted neighbours of holiday plans and ask them to keep an eye on the house and collect mail before it builds up Don’t reveal holiday plans to strangers when communicating with friends on social media

Maude Street bus interchange open for business continued from front page

THE NEXT STAGE… With stage two of the Maude and Vaughan Street bus interchange now complete, stages three and four are set to commence in 2020. Photos: Supplied.

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GREATER Shepparton City Council Director Infrastructure, Phil Hoare said “Greater Shepparton residents and visitors now have access to enhanced public amenities in this location. These works complement the previous works in Vaughan Central improving the feel and functionality of the whole precinct.

“I would like to thank the community and business owners for their patience during the works; it is great to see another project delivered for the benefit of our residents,” said Mr Hoare.

The bus interchange, plaza and streetscape were funded by Greater Shepparton City Council and the Australian Government’s Building Better Regions Fund. Moretto Builders completed the amenities block and Mawson Construction undertook the roadworks, landscaping and bus shelters.

The bus interchange, plaza and streetscape were funded by Greater Shepparton City Council and the Australian Government’s Building Better Regions Fund.

Stage three and four works which include a streetscape upgrade between High and Vaughan Street and the upgrade of the Maude and Vaughan Street roundabout into a signalised intersection will commence during 2020.

The new public amenities building and bike shelter will be open daily from 8am until 8pm.

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MDB plan – High risk of failure continued from front page The panel convened a series of workshops to consult with modelling, operational and environmental experts from Victorian and NSW state departments and agencies and the Murray Darling Basin Authority.

The report concluded that the existing modelling undertaken for the Constraints Measures Program was insufficient and did not explain to communities how increased flows will impact property and businesses or demonstrate the likely benefits for the environment for the extensive expenditure of public money. It also found that it did not give river operators confidence that they will not inadvertently flood someone without their consent.

Meanwhile, local Member for Shepparton District, Suzanna Sheed has welcomed plans by the Victorian Minister for Water, Lisa Neville to achieve greater transparency in the water market.

Minister Neville’s announcement that companies who own two percent or more water will be publicly identified, along with non-water users involved in the trade, goes part way to providing a better understanding of the behaviour of so-called speculators in the market, according to Ms Sheed.

“It’s been a very long haul, but suddenly we are seeing a lot of political attention and from the Victorian Government, welcomed action around issues such as transparency,” Ms Sheed said.

It’s been a very long haul, but suddenly we are seeing a lot of political attention and from the Victorian Government, welcomed action around issues such as transparency, Ms Sheed

REACHING THE SKY Progress on the new $49.9 million SAM building is starting to take shape after only a few months since construction commenced. Stage One is set to be complete by mid 2020, with Stage Two (car park and landscaping) to begin late next year. Photo: Katelyn Morse.

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Taking a dive into the channels

BEFORE Aquamoves was opened in 1997, swimming during hot summer months was either carried out in Lake Victoria or, for those living in the outlying towns where the irrigation channels existed, channel swimming was where most kids learned to swim.

Notwithstanding the leeches and mud and the occasional snake, the water was cool and available. Growing up in Stanhope, I can remember sitting under the flow of water over the barriers with a bunch of other kids similar to what is shown in these photos.

For those living in Shepparton however, Lake Victoria was the place to go for a swim and now, people either have a pool in the backyard or go to Aquamoves.

For a lot of country kids however, learning to swim in a channel was all they had.

MAKING THE MOST OF WHAT YOU HAVE‌ Country kids swimming in the irrigation channels. Photos: Supplied by Lost Shepparton from the Dougherty Collection and the State Rivers.

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POPULAR EVENT… Don’t miss this year’s Mooroopna New Year’s carnival, which promises to offer plenty of entertainment for the whole family to enjoy, including the popular fireworks display. Photo: Supplied.

Celebrate the New Year in Mooroopna LOOKING for a family friendly way to ring in the New Year? Mooroopna Rotary Club has got you sorted, with their annual and highly successful New Year’s Eve celebration.

With the special emphasis on this being a family friendly event, there is no BYO alcohol allowed. Guests are invited to arrive from around 4:30pm, with the fireworks display set to commence at 10:25pm. Admission is free and guests are invited to enter via the Midland Highway entrance.

This year, there will be a street parade and truck judging competition, with the very lively procession of events

commencing at 6:30pm from the slip road adjacent to Freers Panel Works at the corner of O’Brien Street and Midland Highway.

Rotary Club of Mooroopna member, Ken Fawkner said, “Bring the family down for a fun filled event and a colourful evening.

“All of the usual entertainment will be there, plus this year there will also be a petting zoo for the little ones. Food and drink will be available for purchase.”

For more information, visit www.rotarymooroopna.com.au

AS WE approach the New Year, we often find ourselves taking stock of the year that we are leaving behind. How did we do?

Did we achieve everything we set out to or did we start well and finish badly? However your year turned out, give yourself a pat on the back… you made it! Now it’s time once again to face a new year full of fresh hope and promise.

Here are some top tips to an organised and successful year ahead: BRAIN DUMP Grab a pen and paper and write down everything you can think of that is causing you stress, grief, overwhelm and anxiety. List the things you didn’t do last year that you wanted to and all the things you need to do at work and at home. Write it down however it comes out – no need to make a neat list – just get it down on the paper.

TWO-PRONGED ATTACK Focus on two things that you can do in one week. Choose those tasks that you view as achievable, important and that will take away some of your stress and help bring a sense of relief. Grab a coloured felt tip marker and circle the two tasks.

ACTION PLAN Once you have decided on the ‘what,’ then it’s time to decide on the ‘how.’ List down what you need to do to achieve your two goals. For example, you might decide you need to see more of your best friend. Easier said than done if you’re working late every night or have too many family commitments. So book a date with your friend and make a commitment to stick to it, even if you have to finish work on time or organise a babysitter. Just do it. Do it once and you’re already on the pathway to carving out a new routine for the year ahead.

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YOUR YEAR FEBRUARY Stephanie Pelos shared her story for the first time, of being just 12 years of age and captured and made a slave in Nazi Germany; a terrifying ordeal, which sadly led to the death of her father, Marko Frankowskyj.

Construction began on the former Caltex site on Wyndham Street for a proposed new site for Chemist Warehouse.

JANUARY Shepparton started the New Year on a high, but not the high you would expect, with the region sweltering through a heatwave that saw temperatures break Shepparton’s records.

Coincidentally, in its 70th year, 70 nominations were sent through for Australia Day Awards in Greater Shepparton.

Thousands hit the courts in Shepparton and Mooroopna for Tennis Victoria’s Country Week competition.

AUGUST

JULY Hundreds of passionate locals took the streets in protest of Shepparton’s new Super School.

Shepparton’s new Museum of Vehicle Evolution (MOVE) was given the go ahead from Greater Shepparton City Council who will provide $1.374M of financial support for the project.

Hundreds of hockey players and spectators from across the country arrived in Shepparton for the 2019 Hockey Australia National Country Championships.

Long-standing store in Shepparton, Dimmeys was saved from closing its doors with thanks to the generosity of the landlord.

The Goulburn Weir celebrated 50 years in service with upgrades to four redial gates.

The $6.5M state-ofthe-art school, St Anne’s College, officially opened.

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MARCH Students at Tatura Primary School were granted access to state-ofthe-art educational facilities, with a $2.5M purpose-built permanent modular building officially unveiled.

After 12 months under construction, a $50M specialty nutritional ingredients plant is now operational at the Freedom Foods Group Shepparton plant.

SEPTEMBER In memory of their classmate, Verney Road School dedicated their 2019 Fun Run to Kyzaiah Atkinson, who sadly passed away in August after a long battle with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

Designs were released for Greater Shepparton Secondary College, with construction set to begin on the existing Shepparton High School site in early 2020.

Over 3,000 passionate farmers and community members participated in one of the largest political rallies the region has ever seen, gathering in Tocumwal and calling for an immediate pause of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.

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The community elected Damian Drum to represent Nicholls (formerly Murray) for his second term in Federal Parliament.

APRIL Excitement builds with construction beginning at the new $47M Shepparton Art Museum (SAM) site on the Victoria Park Lake foreshore.

An announcement was made that the Australian Government would be providing $26M toward an Integrated Cancer Centre at GV Health’s Graham Street campus.

OCTOBER Graham Hill Eyecare took out the honour of being in inducted into the Hall of Fame in the 2019 White King – Pental 95.3 Triple M Business Awards.

GV Health’s new dialysis unit was unveiled, the first building completed as part of the hospital’s $229M redevelopment.

Local Shepparton resident and mad Collingwood supporter, Edna Harling celebrated her 105th birthday with friends and family, and a special message from Eddie McGuire.

Over 3,000 athletes and teams took to the tracks for the 2019 BMX National Championships in Shepparton.

After 5 years in the making, the new dealership facility for Jaguar, Land Rover and Honda and a new workshop officially opened.

JUNE Our iconic SPC was sold for $40M to new owners, Shepparton Partners Collective, a joint partnership between Sydney-based investment firms Perma Funds Management and The Eights.

Design plans were revealed for the overpass concept to connect the Shepparton CBD with the railway station.

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Shepparton’s first music festival, Land of Plenty was a huge success, with local artist, Charlie McCosh amongst the all-star line-up after being chosen in the ‘Pick of the Crop’ competition.

Greater Shepparton City Council and Shepparton Chamber of Commerce launched free timed parking in the CBD for December and January to boost business.

The small regional community of Murchison banded together to try and save the DP Jones Nursing Home.

Cr Seema Abdullah was elected Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor for the next 12 months.

Riverside Plaza and developers, the Copulos Group, celebrated their 10-year anniversary.

Hundreds of people from the region joined the ‘Convoy to Canberra’ to protest the lack of action from the State and Federal Governments regarding the devastation caused

by Murray Darling Basin Plan to rural communities.

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Clockwise from top left: WINTER WONDERLAND… Fresh snow fall at Pradollano ski village in the Sierra Nevada mountain range in Spain. STEEP STREETS… James Smith waits for the Funicular in Lisbon, Portugal. STUNNING SCENERY… Nikita Smith and Heidi Smith in front of the bridge that connect two parts of a town called Ronda in Spain. GREAT FAMILY HOLIDAY… From left, Heidi van den Ende, Fin Smith, Damian Smith, Nikita Smith and James Smith at the Plaza de Espana in Seville, Spain. LOCAL PERFORMANCE… A visit to a flamenco bar in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.

Local student, Nikita Smith was ecstatic to find out her application to go on student exchange for five months in Spain was successful. She knew no Spanish but couldn’t be more excited to be heading to Jerez de la Frontera in Andalucia, Southern Spain, which is known for its sherry and Formula 1 racetrack.

After five amazing months in Spain, Nikita’s family, Heidi, Damian, Fin and James, took the opportunity to head over to Europe to pick her up. Before heading to Spain, they spent some time travelling in the UK. They spent four days in London visiting Piccadilly Circus, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Camden Markets and Museum of Natural History. Heidi and Damian decided to go back to the Catholic Church they got married in back in 1992. They wanted to show the kids and it was also the first time they’d been back since.

They then caught a train to Newcastle in Northern England where they stayed with some friends for a few days. Highlights of Newcastle included St James Park where they watched Newcastle United play against Manchester United. Another train then took them to Edinburgh, where they spent two days. They were amazed by the beautiful architecture and monuments and also visited the Edinburgh Castle.

The family then flew from Edinburgh to Seville, Spain and then hired a car to drive 90 minutes to Jerez de la Frontera where Nikita had stayed during her exchange. After an exciting and emotional reunion the next day, Nikita took her family on a tour of the school she attended. Learning was hard for Nikita as everything was in Spanish. Imagine trying to learn French in Spanish! She ended up improving her Spanish a lot and took up flamenco dancing classes after school to immerse herself in the local culture.

Exploring around the town, they visited the old

fortress, Alcazar, the cathedral, fish market and saw a performance at a local flamenco bar. They also did a tour of one of the largest sherry makers in the region, Tio Pepe, where they visited the cellars with enormous barrels of ageing sherry. There were barrels signed in chalk by Pablo Picasso, Orson Welles, Steven Spielberg, Prince Phillip and many more.

They did multiple day trips to Seville and Cadiz via train. In Seville they explored the Plaza de Espana which is a public plaza the size of several football fields. They were also blown away by the cathedral due to its enormous size and architecture. The coastal

day to control numbers. Damian organised tickets weeks before to make sure they didn’t miss out.

The palace sits on a high ridge with the snowcapped Sierra Nevada mountain range in the background. They sat in a small plaza, sipping coffee, listening to locals playing the flamenco guitar, looking at the incredible buildings, mountains in the distance and taking in the whole experience.

Next they travelled 45 minutes up to the Sierra Nevada mountain range to do some skiing. On their way up they were told although they appear to be covered in snow, it had not snowed in two months and most of the runs were closed. Luckily it started snowing as they stepped off the bus and continued for the two days they were there. They stayed in the Pradollano ski village and Fin, Nikita and James tried night snowboarding where they illuminate the tracks after dark.

Up next was another bus ride to Malaga which is a lovely beachside town. They visited the Picasso museum and saw lots of his pieces of work.

They then flew to Lisbon, Portugal to spend the next three days. They loved the bright colours of all the buildings and spent their days walking the steep streets, enjoying street art and lovely food and coffee. Their accommodation was on a very steep street which had a specially designed tram called a Funicular, operating to transport people up and down the street. The family did a day trip to a town called Sintra, which they described as looking like it was something from a fairy-tale with hilltop castles and lush green gardens everywhere. They loved Portugal and would love to see more of the country.

They then flew back to London to spend a couple more days before flying home to Australia.

Europe A family trip to

city of Cadiz impressed the family with its stunning churches, cathedrals and art.

After nine days they left Jerez de la Frontera for Ronda, which is one of many nearby towns situated on top of a cliff. The two parts of the city are split by a huge gorge over which a spectacular bridge has been built. Many parts of the town leave you exposed to a dramatic drop down to the river below.

A bus then took the family to Granada to visit the Alhambra Palace, one of the most visited attractions in Spain where only 6,000 tickets are issued each

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TV Guide - THURSDAY DECEMBER 26, 2019 TO WEDNESDAY JANUARY 1, 2020 80 6

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3.15 The Royal Variety Performance 2019 5.10 Anh's Brush With Fame 5.40 The Heights 6.10 Grand Designs Australia 7.00 ABC News 7.30 Spicks and Specks AUSMUSIC Special 8.30 Call The Midwife 10.00 Killing Eve 10.45 ABC News 11.15 Call The Midwife

6.00 Behind The Sash 7.00 ET 7.30 Judge Judy 8.00 Farm To Fork 8.30 Studio 10 11.00 Bondi Vet 12.00 Dr. Phil 1.00 Luxury Escapes Italy 1.30 ET 2.00 Judge Judy 3.00 Everyday Gourmet 3.15 Movie: Four Holidays 5.00 10 News

6.00 Win News 6.30 The Project 7.30 Movie: Meet The Parents 9.40 Movie: Monster In Law 11.40 How To Stay Married 12.40 Win's All Australian News 1.10 The Project 2.10 The Late Show 3.00 Home Shopping 4.30 CBS - This Morning

5.30 Sunrise 9.30 Test Cricket: Australia v New Zealand: Test 2 Pre Game 10.30 Test Cricket: Australia v New Zealand: Test 2 - Day 1 12.30 Test Cricket: Australia v New Zealand: Lunch Break 1.10 Test Cricket: Australia v New Zealand: Test 2 - Day 1 3.10 Test Cricket:

Australia v New Zealand: Tea Break 3.30 Test Cricket: Australia v New Zealand: Test 2 - Day 1 6.00 Seven News 7.00 Cricket: Big Bash League: Perth v Sydney Sixers 10.30 Modern Family 11.00 Chicago Fire 12.00 Movie: The Pawn: Sydney Penny 2.00 Home Shopping

5.30 Today 9.00 Today Extra Summer 11.30 Nine News 12.00 Ellen 1.00 Movie: Raise Your Voice: Hilary Duff, Oliver James, Jason Ritter, John Corbett 3.00 Tipping Point 4.00 Nine News 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat 6.00 Nine News 7.00 A Current Affair

7.30 Great Getaways 8.30 Race Across The World 9.50 Travel Guides 10.50 World's Wildest Weather 11.45 Cold Case 12.35 Cross Court 1.00 World's Funniest Videos Top 10 Countdown 1.30 Infomercials 4.00 Ellen 5.00 Nine News

5.00 World Watch 2.00 Nordlandsbanen Train Journey 3.00 The Flying Scotsman 3.50 Great British Food Revival 4.30 Child Genius 5.30 Letters And Numbers 6.00 Great British Railway Journeys: Presented by Michael Portillo 6.30 World News 7.30 Australia With Julia

Bradbury 8.00 Luke Nguyen's Railway Vietnam 8.30 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate 9.25 On Becoming A God In Central Florida 10.20 Outlander 11.30 Mars 12.25 War And Peace 1.15 Cardinal 3.00 American Patriot 4.00 Destination Flavour Japan - Best Bites

Friday

6.00 Gardening Australia 7.00 News Breakfast 10.00 Restoration Australia 11.10 Grand Designs Australia 12.00 ABC News 12.30 Australian Story 1.05 Call The Midwife 2.35 Ho Ho Ho! Telling Christmas Tales 3.40 Hard Quiz 4.10 Think Tank 5.10 Anh's Brush With Fame

5.40 The Heights 6.05 Grand Designs Australia 7.00 ABC News 7.30 Death In Paradise 8.30 Endeavour: An auction at an Oxford college coincides with a series of sadistic murders.

10.00 QI 10.30 ABC News 11.00 Janis: Little Girl Blue 12.45 rage

6.00 Headline News 8.30 Studio 10 11.00 Bondi Vet 12.00 Dr. Phil 1.00 The Living Room 2.00 ET 2.30 Judge Judy 3.30 Everyday Gourmet 4.00 15 Minute Meals 4.30 Farm To Fork 5.00 10 News 6.00 Win News 6.30 The Project 7.30 Movie: Happy

Feet 9.30 Movie: Father Of The Bride: Steve Martin, Kimberley WilliamsPaisley, Diane Keaton 11.40 How To Stay Married 12.10 Win's All Australian News 1.10 The Project 2.10 The Late Show: Presented by Stephen Colbert 3.00 Home Shopping

5.30 Sunrise 9.30 Test Cricket: Australia v New Zealand: Test 2 Pre Game 10.30 Test Cricket: Australia v New Zealand: Test 2 - Day 2 12.30 Test Cricket: Australia v New Zealand: Lunch Break 1.10 Test Cricket: Australia v New Zealand: Test 2 - Day 2 3.10 Test Cricket:

Australia v New Zealand: Tea Break 3.30 Test Cricket: Australia v New Zealand: Test 2 - Day 2 6.00 Seven News 7.00 Cricket: Big Bash League: Melbourne Stars v Adelaide 10.30 Movie: Contraband: Mark Wahlberg, J.K. Simmons, Giovanni Ribisi, 1.00 Home Shopping

5.30 Today 9.00 Today Extra Summer 11.30 Nine News 12.00 Ellen 1.00 Making Of Little Women 1.10 Movie: Big Fat Liar: Frankie Muniz 3.00 Tipping Point 4.00 Nine News 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat 6.00 Nine News 7.00 A Current Affair

7.30 Bondi Vet: Coast To Coast 8.30 Movie: A Time To Kill: Matthew McConaughey, Sandra Bullock, Samuel L. Jackson 11.30 Movie: Secret In Their Eyes: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Nicole Kidman, Julia Roberts 1.30 Infomercials 4.30 The Avengers 5.30 A Current Affair

5.00 World Watch 2.00 Nordlandsbanen Train Journey 3.00 The Flying Scotsman 3.50 Great British Food Revival 4.30 Child Genius 5.30 Letters And Numbers: Presented by Richard Morecroft 6.00 Great British Railway Journeys: Presented by Michael Portillo 6.30 World News

7.30 Arabian Sands 8.40 Buena Vista Social Club 10.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown: Presented by Jimmy Carr 11.30 World News 12.00 Movie: Love And Friendship (The UK) 1.40 Six 3.25 Ride Upon The Storm 4.30 Great British Railway Journeys

6.00 rage 11.10 Grand Designs Australia 12.00 ABC News 12.30 Endeavour 1.55 Father Brown 2.45 Australia Calling: 80 Years Of International Broadcasting 3.40 Griff's Great Kiwi Road Trip 4.30 Landline Summer 5.00 Football: A-League: Western United FC v

Wellington Phoenix 7.00 ABC News 7.30 Vera 9.00 Doc Martin: With James teething, nobody is getting any sleep.

Angela tries to juggle moving her surgery, looking after her nephew and setting up a mobile veterinary clinic.

9.50 Agatha Raisin 10.35 Father Brown 11.25 rage

6.00 I Fish 6.30 Seafood Escape 7.00 RV Daily Foodie Trails 7.30 The Offroad Adventure Show 8.30 4x4 Adventures 9.30 All 4 Adventure 10.30 Places We Go 11.00 Pooches At Play 11.30 Australia By Design 12.30 Buy To Build 1.00 Healthy Homes 1.30 Discover Japan

2.00 Luxury Escapes 2.30 Everyday Gourmet 3.00 15 Minute Meals 3.30 Farm To Fork 4.00 The Living Room 5.00 10 News 6.00 Bondi Rescue 6.30 Movie: Happy Feet Two 8.20 Movie: Father Of The Bride II 10.25 How To Stay Married 11.25 Mr Black

6.00 Home Shopping 7.00 Weekend Sunrise 9.30 Test Cricket: Australia v New Zealand: Test 2 Pre Game 10.30 Test Cricket: Australia v New Zealand: Test 2 - Day 3 12.30 Test Cricket: Australia v New Zealand: Lunch Break 1.10 Test Cricket: Australia v New Zealand: Test 2 - Day 3

3.10 Test Cricket: Australia v New Zealand: Tea Break 3.30 Test Cricket: Australia v New Zealand: Test 2 - Day 3 6.00 Seven News 7.00 Movie: The Sound Of Music: Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer 10.45 Movie: Vegas Vacation: Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo 1.00 Home Shopping

6.00 Ellen 7.00 Weekend Today 10.00 Today Extra Summer 12.00 Kevin Can Wait 12.30 It’s All Greek To Me 1.00 Giving Life 1.30 The Newcastle Earthquake 2.00 Movie: Hugo: Ben Kingsley, Asa Butterfield 4.30 Delish Destination 5.00 Nine News 5.30 Postcards Summer

6.00 Nine News 7.00 Movie: Jumanji: Robin Williams, Kirsten Dunst, Bradley Pierce 9.05 Movie: The Huntsman: Winter’s War: Chris Hemsworth 11.20 Movie: A Fish Called Wanda: John Cleese, Jamie Lee Curtis, Kevin Kline 1.15 Harry 2.05 Infomercials 5.30 Wesley Impact

5.00 World Watch 2.00 ISU Grand Prix Of Figure Skating Italy 4.05 The Crystal Maze 5.00 Travel Man: Presented by Richard Ayoade 5.35 Mythical Beasts Unearthed 6.30 World News 7.30 The Vietnam War 8.35 Big Fat Quiz Of

The Year 10.30 Movie: The Most Dangerous Man In America (The US) 12.10 Movie: Pan's Labyrinth (Spain) 2.20 Lord Lucan: My Husband, The Truth 3.15 The Island With Bear Grylls 4.15 Great British Railway Journeys 4.50 Destination Flavour - Japan Bitesize

6.00 rage 7.00 Weekend Breakfast 10.30 The World In 2019: Asia Pacific 11.00 Compass 11.30 Songs Of Praise 12.00 ABC News 12.30 Landline Summer 1.00 Gardening Australia 1.55 Doc Martin 3.00 World's Busiest Cities 4.00 Football: WLeague: Sydney FC v

Adelaide United 6.00 Hard Quiz 6.30 Back Roads 7.00 ABC News 7.40 Grand Designs: House Of The Year 8.30 Midsomer Murders 10.00 Howards End 11.00 World's Busiest Cities 12.00 Silent Witness 1.00 rage 2.30 Vera 4.00 Silent Witness

6.00 Mass For You At Home 6.30 Hillsong 7.00 Leading The Way 7.30 Fishing Australia 8.00 Behind The Sash 9.00 Jay’s Longest Melanoma March 10.00 15 Minute Meals 10.30 Everyday Gourmet 11.00 Farm To Fork 11.30 Luxury Escapes 12.00 The Offroad Adventure Show 1.00 All 4 Adventure

2.00 4x4 Adventure 3.00 RV Daily Foodie Trails 3.30 Australia By Design 4.00 Seafood Escape 4.30 15 Minute Meals 5.00 10 News 6.00 Bondi Rescue 6.30 Movie: Red Dog 8.30 Movie: Runaway Bride 10.55 Harry & Meghan: An African Journey 12.00 Home Shopping

6.00 Home Shopping 7.00 Weekend Sunrise 9.30 Test Cricket: Australia v New Zealand: Test 2 Pre Game 10.30 Test Cricket: Australia v New Zealand: Test 2 - Day 4 12.30 Test Cricket: Australia v New Zealand: Lunch Break 1.10 Test Cricket: Australia v New Zealand: Test 2 - Day 4

3.10 Test Cricket: Australia v New Zealand: Tea Break 3.30 Test Cricket: Australia v New Zealand: Test 2 - Day 4 6.00 Seven News 7.00 Cricket: Big Bash League: Melbourne v Adelaide 10.30 Sunday Night 12.00 Young, Lazy And Driving Us Crazy 1.00 Home Shopping

6.00 Harry 7.00 Weekend Today 10.00 Cross Court 10.30 The Hold Down 11.00 Targa High Country 2019 11.30 World's Greatest Journeys 12.30 Infomercial 1.30 World's Funniest Videos Top 10 Countdown 2.00 Movie: The Walk 4.30 Explore TV

5.00 Nine News 5.30 Postcards Summer 6.00 Nine News 7.00 60 Minutes 8.00 Serengeti 9.10 Movie: Deepwater Horizon: Mark Wahlberg 11.15 Manifest 12.05 Harry 1.00 Infomercials 2.30 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 3.00 Infomercials 4.00 The Baron

5.00 World Watch 1.00 Speedweek 3.00 Basketball: NBL 2019-2020: Adelaide v New Zealand 5.00 Back In The Soviet Bloc 5.30 Apocalypse: The Second World War 6.30 World News 7.30 Moon Landing 8.30 Space Shuttle: Triumph And

Tragedy 11.00 Soundtracks: Songs That Defined History 11.50 Civilisations 1.00 Look Me In The Eye 2.10 Last Days Of Solitary 4.20 Great British Railway Journeys: Presented by Michael Portillo 4.55 Destination Flavour Japan

6.00 Big Ted's Adventure 7.00 News Breakfast 10.00 Restoration Australia 11.00 The Pacemakers 12.00 ABC News 12.30 Australian Story 1.05 Grand Designs: House Of The Year 1.50 Howards End 3.05 The Cook And The Chef 3.30 Hard Quiz 4.00 Think Tank 5.00 Anh's Brush With

Fame 5.30 The Heights 6.10 Grand Designs Australia 7.00 ABC News 7.30 Y2K: The Bug That Didn’t Bite 8.00 Back Roads 8.30 Griff's Great Kiwi Road Trip 9.20 Employable Me 10.25 ABC News 10.55 Waltzing The Dragon With Benjamin Law

6.00 Headline News 8.30 Studio 10 11.00 Luxury Escapes 11.30 Discover Japan 12.00 Dr. Phil 2.00 ET 2.30 Judge Judy 3.30 Everyday Gourmet: Presented by Justine Schofield 4.00 Farm To Fork 4.30 15 Minute Meals 5.00 10 News 6.00 Win News

6.30 The Project 7.30 Movie: Miss Congeniality: Sandra Bullock 9.45 Movie: Wedding Crashers 12.10 How To Stay Married 12.40 Win's All Australian News 1.40 The Project 2.40 The Late Show 3.30 Home Shopping 4.30 CBS - This Morning

5.30 Sunrise 9.30 Test Cricket: Australia v New Zealand: Test 2 Pre Game 10.30 Test Cricket: Australia v New Zealand: Test 2 - Day 5 12.30 Test Cricket: Australia v New Zealand: Lunch Break 1.10 Test Cricket: Australia v New Zealand: Test 2 - Day 5 3.10 Test Cricket:

Australia v New Zealand: Tea Break 3.30 Test Cricket: Australia v New Zealand: Test 2 - Day 5 6.00 Seven News 7.00 Cricket: Big Bash League: Hobart v Melbourne 10.30 Modern Family 11.00 Celebrity Botched Up Bodies 12.00 The Catch 1.00 Home Shopping

5.30 Today 9.00 Today Extra Summer 11.30 Nine News 12.00 Ellen 1.00 Giving Life 1.30 Delish Destination 2.00 Serengeti 3.00 Tipping Point 4.00 Nine News 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat: Presented by Eddie McGuire 6.00 Nine News

7.00 A Current Affair 7.30 RBT 8.30 The Fix 10.30 Unforgettable: The team learns that a deli employee's murder is linked to a foreign criminal organisation.

11.25 I Am Innocent 12.15 Harry 1.05 A Current Affair 1.30 Infomercials 4.00 Ellen 5.00 Nine News

5.00 World Watch 1.55 Nordlandsbanen Train Journey 2.55 The Seekers Farewell Concert 3.55 Great British Food Revival 4.30 Child Genius 5.30 Letters And Numbers: Presented by Richard Morecroft 6.00 Great British Railway Journeys: Presented by Michael

Portillo 6.30 World News 7.30 Cruising Down Under 8.30 Back To The Moon 9.30 24 Hours In Police Custody 10.55 World News 11.25 The World Game 11.55 Wisting 12.50 Witnesses 1.55 Nox 3.50 The Doctor Who Gave Up Drugs

6.00 Frantic Family Rescue 7.00 News Breakfast 10.00 Restoration Australia 11.05 Grand Designs Australia 12.00 ABC News 12.30 Australian Story 1.05 Strike A Pose 2.30 Home: The Art Of Ian Strange 3.05 The Cook And The Chef 3.35 Hard Quiz

4.05 Think Tank 5.05 Anh's Brush With Fame 5.30 The Heights 6.10 Grand Designs Australia: Presented by Peter Maddison 7.00 ABC News 7.30 The Yearly With Charlie Pickering 2019 8.30 New Year's Eve 2019 12.20 rage New Year's Special

6.00 Headline News 8.30 Studio 10 11.00 Luxury Escapes 11.30 Discover Japan 12.00 Dr. Phil 1.00 Farm To Fork 1.30 15 Minute Meals 2.00 ET 2.30 Judge Judy 3.30 Everyday Gourmet: Presented by Justine Schofield 4.00 Farm To Fork 4.30 15 Minute Meals

5.00 10 News 6.00 Win News 6.30 The Project 7.30 Movie: Miss Congeniality 2: Armed And Fabulous 9.50 Movie: Magic Mike: Matthew McConaughey 12.10 How To Stay Married 12.40 Win's All Australian News 1.40 The Project 2.40 The Late Show

5.30 Sunrise 9.00 The Morning Show Summer Series 11.30 Seven Morning News 12.00 Movie: Casablanca: Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman 2.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer: Presented by Johanna Griggs 3.00 The Chase: Presented by Bradley

Walsh 4.00 Seven News 5.00 The Chase Australia: Presented by Andrew O’Keefe 6.00 Seven News 7.00 Cricket: Big Bash League: Adelaide v Sydney 10.30 Modern Family 11.00 The City Of Melbourne NYE Fireworks 2019 12.30 Home Shopping

5.30 Today 9.00 Today Extra Summer 11.30 Nine News 12.00 Ellen 1.00 Movie: Pontiac Moon 3.00 Tipping Point 4.00 Nine News 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat 6.00 Nine News 7.00 A Current Affair 7.30 Movie: Hairspray: John Travolta

9.45 Kylie Golden Live: Kylie Minogue's spectacular 2019 Glastonbury performance.

11.15 Movie: Can't Stop The Music 1.35 Mom 2.00 Infomercial 2.30 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 3.00 Infomercials 4.00 Ellen 5.00 Nine News

5.00 World Watch 2.00 Nordlandsbanen Train Journey 2.55 Great British Food Revival 3.35 Who Do You Think You Are? 4.40 Child Genius 5.40 Letters And Numbers: Presented by Richard Morecroft 6.10 Dinner For One 6.30 World News 7.30 Michael Mosley

Eat, Fast And Live Longer 8.30 Freddie Mercury The Great Pretender 10.05 Mars: The Ultimate Traveller’s Guide 11.05 Monty Python Live: One Down, Five To Go 12.45 Asylum City 1.40 Counterpart 3.45 The Doctor Who Gave Up Drugs

6.00 rage New Year's Special 7.00 News Breakfast 10.00 Restoration Australia 11.05 Grand Designs Australia 12.00 ABC News 12.30 New Year's Eve 2019 4.30 Hard Quiz 5.00 Anh's Brush With Fame 5.30 The Heights 6.10 Grand Designs

Australia 7.00 ABC News 7.30 The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 9.05 Movie: A Royal Night Out 10.40 ABC News 11.10 Bucket 11.35 Midsomer Murders 1.05 The Pacemakers 2.10 rage 4.00 Bucket 4.30 Catalyst

6.00 The Talk 6.30 ET 7.30 Win's All Australian News 8.30 Studio 10 11.00 Luxury Escapes 11.30 Discover Japan 12.00 Dr. Phil 1.00 Movie: Miss Congeniality: Sandra Bullock 3.00 Judge Judy 3.30 Everyday Gourmet 4.00 Farm To Fork

4.30 15 Minute Meals 5.00 10 News 6.00 Win News 6.30 The Project 7.30 Movie: Ocean’s Eleven 9.50 Movie: Oceans Twelve 12.20 Mr. Black 12.55 Win's All Australian News 1.55 The Project 2.55 The Late Show 4.00 Home Shopping

5.30 Sunrise 10.00 The Morning Show Summer Series 11.30 Seven Morning News 12.00 Movie: North By Northwest 3.00 The Chase: Presented by Bradley Walsh 4.00 Seven News 5.00 The Chase Australia: Presented by Andrew O’Keefe

6.00 Seven News 7.00 Cricket: Big Bash League: Brisbane v Perth 8.40 Cricket: Big Bash League: Brisbane v Perth 10.00 Cricket: Big Bash League: Brisbane v Perth 10.30 Modern Family 11.00 World's Most Shocking Emergency Calls 12.00 Movie: Breaking The Surface 2.00 Home Shopping

5.30 Today 9.00 Today Extra Summer 11.30 Nine News 12.00 Ellen 1.00 Making Of Little Women 1.10 Movie: Yours, Mine And Ours: Dennis Quaid, Rene Russo, Sean Faris 3.00 Tipping Point 4.00 Nine News 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat 6.00 Nine News

7.00 A Current Affair 7.30 Serengeti 8.40 Desert Vet 9.40 Monster Croc Wrangler 10.40 Lethal Weapon 11.30 Chicago Med 12.20 Harry 1.10 Targa High Country 2019 1.35 A Current Affair 2.00 Infomercials 4.00 Ellen 5.00 Nine News

5.00 World Watch 2.00 Nordlandsbanen Train Journey 3.00 Railways That Built Britain 3.50 Great British Food Revival 4.30 Child Genius 5.30 Letters And Numbers 6.00 Great British Railway Journeys: Presented by Michael Portillo

6.30 World News 7.35 Tony Robinson's Down Under 8.35 Life On Earth From Space 9.30 Vikings: Lagertha leads her village’s response to the recent attacks.

10.25 Mars 11.20 The Red Line 12.10 Movie: Kiki, Love To Love (Spain) 2.00 Versailles

Thursday

6.00 Gardening Australia 7.00 News Breakfast 9.30 Rugged Paradise 10.00 Restoration Australia 11.00 Australia Calling: 80 Years Of International Broadcasting 12.00 ABC News 12.30 Australian Story 1.05 Adam Hills: The Last Leg 1.45 300 Years Of French And Saunders 2.40 Insert Name Here

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New board takes the reins WITH a new 2020 football season on the horizon, the Shepparton District Junior Football League have reconvened with a new team on the board.

Board members include Mark Lambourn as President and Wes Teague as Vice President. The new board members are Bree Boyle, Joe Di Stefano and Craig Potter.

For one reason or another, the previous board all stood down at the last annual general meeting and it required a new board to step up to take over. All the new board members have had a long association with

football.

Mark said, “It is going to be an exciting year. We have three new girls teams and as well as the two under 16 teams playing on Saturdays and Sundays, so all of that will keep us busy.”

Final team selections will be completed in February.

READY TO KICK OFF THE 2020 SEASON... from left, Wes Teague (back), Mark Lambourn, Craig Potter (back), Bree Boyle, Joe Di Stefano. Photo: Supplied

Cats cough up their furball AFTER looking to get the chop from the Kyabram District Football Netball League, last minute negotiations and perhaps the influence of its new coach, football legend, Shane Crawford, an independent board granted Ardmona a new life.

Heading into their centennial year, the club has suffered, as many clubs do, the lack of financial success that seems

to overwhelm many small country teams. While there are certain legal obligations such as player insurance that needs to be covered, player payments can drain the coffers of even the most well intentioned club.

“It’s going to be a massive challenge, but I would rather do it with a side that needs a lot of love than with a side near the top of the ladder, “ said Shane Crawford.

“I’ve been watching the club for the past four years. I’m not promising a win, but we’ll be doing everything we possibly can to try and make sure that happens.”

The Cats have not had a win for a couple of seasons.

Perhaps with a change of fortune, 2020 will be their year.

Finalists announced for 2019 Victorian Sport Awards AS GOOD AS GOLD… Shepparton cyclist, Brad Norton has been nominated as Athlete of the Year in the 2019 Victorian Sport Awards. Photo: Steve Hutcheson

PRESENTED by the State Government of Victoria and Vicsport on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at Marvel Stadium, the Victorian Sport Awards honours individual and team athletes, coaches, administrators and volunteers from both metropolitan and regional Victoria.

Each year the Victorian Sport Awards receives hundreds of nominations from state sporting associations, regional sport assemblies, local government authorities, teammates, club members, coaches or their local community in recognition of their outstanding contribution to sport and active recreation.

This year, Shepparton has two local

finalists in the mix. The Tennis Victoria Country Week has been nominated for the Community Sporting Event of the Year, and local cyclist, Brad Norton has been nominated for Masters Athlete of the Year.

Brad came home from the World M asters Cha mpionsh ip for Cycli ng competition earlier in the year with four medals, three gold medals for the 1000m time trials, 3000m individual pursuit and 4000m teams pursuit as well as a bronze medal for the three lap team sprint.

We’d like to congratulate Brad and those involved in the Tennis Victoria Country Week and wish them luck at the Awards night.

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