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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2020
One step at a time: Greater Shepparton reopens, slowly
A FURTHER easing of restrictions for Greater Shepparton come into effect today after Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews announced on Sunday regional Victoria could continue on the path to reopening. Meanwhile, metropolitian Melbourne’s ‘ring of steel’ will be lifted from Monday, November 9, allowing metro residents to travel to regional Victoria. Continued on page 6
EXPANDING GREENHOUSE PRODUCTION OF TOMATOES... Lancaster Farms grower, Liam Price, Minister for Regional Development, Jaclyn Symes, La Manna Premier CEO, Anthony Di Pietro and general manager, Mark Daunt outline the next stage of production development. Photo: Steve Hutcheson
New $10 million tomato greenhouse for Lancaster By Steve Hutcheson LOCAL vegetable production is about to get a shot in the arm with a new five-hectare undercover, retractable roof, hydroponic tomato development about to begin construction in Lancaster. More than 40 new jobs will be created at tomato growers, Premier Fruits, thanks to support from the Victorian Government
for the business to increase production. Minister for Regional Development, Jaclyn Symes, visited the Lancaster facility to announce the investment through the Regional Jobs Fund, which will support a new $10 million five-hectare glasshouse development. Continued on page 10
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Harley Tempest, getting the GV to talk By Struan Jones THE more you do a job like this one, the more you realise how many incredible people there are around you, sometimes right next door. I used to live in Bright and shared a house with a young woman who worked in a local restaurant making pizza and washing dishes. The previous year she had summitted Mount Everest, and also happened to be one of the state’s best mountain bike riders. But you wouldn’t have known that simply by her job title. It’s stories like these that Shepparton’s Harley Tempest is looking to uncover in his new podcast ‘GV Talks’. Harley is a young man in his 20s who runs Shepparton’s Origin Athletics gym. Gym owners and employees in regional Victoria have had a terrible year with lockdowns (which are just easing as of today). So, while Harley’s attitude has been, “I’m just going to control the things I can control”, he’s started his own podcast, uncovering the fascinating stories behind people who call the region home. Harley, originally from Ballarat, came to Shepparton via Warrnambool, and has since fallen in love with the city. “There’s more here for me now. The relationships I have with people, my business and now this - GV Talks. That makes up a large part of who I am. This is my home now,” he said. “I had asked myself: ‘Why do I have the best clients at the gym?’ “Then I took a step back and thought:
MAN BEHIND THE MIC... Shepparton’s Harley Tempest has started a new podcast ‘GV Talks’, having conversations with locals to shine a light on great people in our community. Photo: Struan Jones
I don’t have the best clients at the gym, I’m just learning their stories. Now, doing something like this I’m connecting with people who I normally wouldn’t. I’m learning so much and loving it. I love the stories.” Like many people, Harley said he had flirted with the idea of starting a podcast for a long time, but never invested himself fully into it until now. Podcasts are more popular than ever right now, and Harley said in many ways he’s trying to emulate his podcast idols including author Ryan Holliday of The Daily Stoic, and of course, the infamous The Jo Rogan Experience. The first 10 episodes of GV Talks are up online and on Youtube. Some of Harley’s guests have included businessman and
Council candidate, Rob Priestly, primary school teacher, Kaylee Andrews, and artist, Tom Day. It’s an eclectic mix, and he said he’s had no problems finding guests. “I wrote down an initial list of about 50 people I’d like to have on, and I did that in five minutes,” he said. “In Greater Shepparton there are a lot of positive stories that nobody hears. “There are other platforms like Instagram stories, but on average, people who click on my podcasts listen for 38 minutes, so people commit to listening for almost the full story.” The podcasts are available wherever you normally find podcasts, plus, Harley is putting his interviews up on Youtube.
Coronavirus cases continue to fall, two active in Shepparton AS of Tuesday morning, October 27, there were two active COVID-19 cases in Greater Shepparton and according to Matt Sharp, chief executive officer of GV Health, this number was expected to be revised down, possibly within the following 24 hours. On Monday, Victoria recorded no new cases of Coronavirus; the first time the state had experienced a day of zero cases since June 9. • The average daily number of cases diagnosed in the last 14 days for regional Victoria was 0.2 and for metropolitan Melbourne was 3.6
• The total number of cases from an unknown source in the last 14 days was zero from regional Victoria and seven from metropolitan Melbourne • Of the 91 current active cases in Victoria: 89 were in metropolitan Melbourne and two were in regional local government areas - both in Greater Shepparton • To date, 817 people had died from Coronavirus in Victoria Coronavirus testing in Shepparton is available at: • Acute Respiratory Clinic on Graham Street, open seven days per week from 8am to 5:30pm
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BIGGER ISN’T ALWAYS BETTER I’ve been scratching my head at the level of spend during this election, and pondering the consequences. Rumour has it, some candidates have spent upwards of $40K, which is unprecedented for a Local Government election in our region. One candidate is even running on a party ticket, which is another first. My concern is these candidates are setting a precedent that will price ordinary working citizens out of Local Government. Given these candidates would probably secure a spot without the bells and whistles, I find their approach democratically irresponsible. Federal and State candidates are reimbursed election costs if they secure a certain percentage of the vote. That doesn’t happen in Local Government elections. I fear this election will further entrench the divide between the ‘haves’ and ‘have nots’. And, I’m very grateful to have gained exposure before ‘wealth’ became a prerequisite for being a councillor. Fern Summer Shepparton
NEED TO ACKNOWLEDGE MDBA’S NEGATIVE IMPACTS During his recent visit to Southern NSW the new Murray Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) chairman, Sir Angus Houston, blamed legislation for the MDBA’s inaction. While I agree with many others that the commitment by Sir Angus to improve communication and transparency is welcomed, I don’t believe the MDBA should be allowed to hide behind ‘legislation’. As an independent body it should be calling out the faults in the basin plan and recommending changes to governments at State and Federal level. This refusal to identify basin plan failings and seek solutions is a blight on the MDBA’s performance and should be
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acknowledged and highlighted by Sir Angus. For example, why wouldn’t the MDBA make it widely known that we are causing untold damage to the Murray River due to the need to send so much water downstream, especially for large nut developments and to keep the Lower Lakes as a freshwater system? Why wouldn’t it recommend solutions, such as the construction of Lock Zero and for work around the South Australian SouthEast drains to ease these upstream pressures? Instead, the MDBA allows river bank damage to continue unabated, oversees untold damage to sensitive ecological areas such as the Barmah Choke, does nothing to stop the damage caused by overwatering redgum forests, and doesn’t call out the issues around carp breeding explosions. If Sir Angus is serious about repairing the basin plan, he needs to insist that the MDBA starts acknowledging its many negative impacts, so we can look at spending the remainder of the plan’s multi-billion funding on effective solutions. During the recent MDBA tour, even its chief executive officer, Phillip Glyde, admitted that with what we now know, the Basin Plan would look ‘very different’. So why can’t he publicly tell us how it should look and convince governments to make the necessary changes to deliver the ‘triple bottom line’ that we were all promised. As we try to rebuild Australia’s prosperity, the food and fibre producers of our region could make a significant contribution, however this is presently being hampered by poor water management and the inability of the MDBA and governments to deliver the changes we need. Russell Crichton Cohuna Want to have your say? Email your letters to the editor to editorial@sheppartonadviser.com.au Please keep letters to under 200 words.
NEWS
Will we get complementary parking again this Christmas? AS we approach the festive season, COVID-19 has had a major impact on retail trade, particularly so in the Greater Shepparton CBD. From December last year through to the end of January, Greater Shepparton City Council introduced timed, complimentary parking in the Shepparton CBD. Traders and shoppers alike, agreed that it was a boon to shopping in the precinct.
According to surveys undertaken by the Greater Shepparton Chamber of Commerce and Industry at the time, Chamber president, John Anderson, said the survey showed both shoppers and businesses received relief for not having to pay for car parking. “It was a reprieve for thousands of shoppers and not just for financial reasons, but also taking the stress out of shopping,” Mr Anderson said.
“The Chamber feels it has had a very positive effect on shopping in Shepparton. It has brought many people back to the CBD.” Asked if the complimentary parking had a positive impact on business, nearly 93 percent of traders said that it had. It is just the thing that is needed now with the added burden COVID-19 has impacted on the community.
Maude Street bus interchange in temporary move WITH the completion of new facilities at the Maude St bus interchange, work will commence on the next stage of the project to remove the roundabout at the corner of Vaughn St and Maude St and install traffic signals. While the works go on, Greater Sheppaton City Council will temporarily move the Maude St bus interchange to Corio St to allow construction works to commence. The temporary bus interchange on Corio St, between Vaughan and Ashenden Streets will be used from Monday, November 2. Once the upgrade of the Maude St/Vaughan St intersection is complete, bus services will transfer to the new bus interchange on Maude St. According to Council, there will be no alterations to the bus schedule and wayfinding signage will be erected in the precinct to show the community where to find the temporary bus interchange. For more information contact the Council’s Project Management Office on 5832 9700 or visit Council’s Major Project webpage.
TRIBUTE... A drive by of roughly 80 trucks paid tribute to John McCarroll on Friday afternoon, a man who has spent a lifetime in the transport industry. Sadly, Mr McCarroll has late-stage cancer and has been moved into palliative care. Mr McCarroll watched on from his hospital bed, wheeled out onto his driveway, as drivers honked horns, gave thumbs ups, or even jumped out to give him a hug. Photo: Geoff Adams
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One step at a time: Greater Shepparton reopens, slowly RESTRICTIONS in Greater Shepparton were brought into alignment with the rest of regional Victoria from Monday, after an outbreak scare involving three active cases in the region was contained. The changes affected hospitality venues, which are now permitted 40 people indoors and 70 people outdoors. FROM TODAY: • Indoor gyms and fitness spaces will be able to open for up to 20 people, with a maximum of ten per space • Indoor pools will open to 20 swimmers • Indoor sport will begin for those 18 and under • Food courts can open, but with only two people per table • Live music can resume outdoors but all band members must be two metres apart and must wear masks (singer exempt) • School graduations can be held within school communities • For religious celebrations, 20 people can gather together indoors with their faith leader, or 50 outdoors • Up to 50 mourners are allowed at outdoor funerals
ROLLER DOORS OPEN... Gym owner, Tareke Le Lievre, opened the doors to his gym this week - the first time since late July. Photo: Supplied
“Regional Victorians should be proud of this success. Everyone should be proud of this success. Because soon, it will belong to our whole state,” Premier Daniel Andrews said on Sunday. “From hundreds of cases to single digits, we have driven this virus down.” State-wide, Victoria recorded no new cases and no deaths on Monday.
PUMPING IRON, INDOORS Tareke Le Lievre, head trainer and owner of Shepparton’s Nemesis Strength and Conditioning said news of the new rules had come as a relief. He started running classes again indoors as of this morning. “It’s a huge step for us,” he said. “We’re still confused why we’ve been closed for so long and our thoughts are out there for other gyms who have been so limited.” Le Lievre has been able to run outdoor classes with limited numbers in his gym’s driveway, however sessions have been subject to the elements and frequently cancelled due to rain. “We’re definitely heading in the right direction. There’s still some anxiety over the news because we’ve been closed twice before,” Mr Le Lievre said. “But if I didn’t think it was safe to open, then I wouldn’t open up – we’d continue running sessions outdoors.”
Preparing for this year’s fire season NOW is the time for people living in the Goulburn Valley to prepare and take stock of what they need to do to stay safe this fire season. Victorians share the responsibility of bushfire safety and now is the time to prepare your properties and talk to your loved ones about how to stay safe this fire season. Follow some simple planning and preparation tips to make sure you’re ready for the upcoming bushfire season: • Move furniture, woodpiles and mulch away from windows, decks and eaves
• Prune tree branches so they are not overhanging the roof or touching walls • Keep grass shorter than 10cm. Regularly remove leaves and twigs. Don’t have plants higher than 10cm in front of windows or glass doors • Before you leave, make sure you remove all flammable items from around your home. Houses have been lost from things as simple as embers landing on a doormat • Check that your home and contents insurance includes a level of cover in line with current building standards and
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regulations • Download the VicEmergency app now so you know how it works • Decide where you will go and what you’ll do with your pets • Create an emergency kit so you are ready to leave quickly and calmly • Get batteries for your radio, and consider getting power banks to extend your mobile phone’s ‘life’ in case of emergency
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Fire Station build heating up
CONSTRUCTION of Shepparton’s new state-of-the-art Fire Station remains on track to be completed by March 2021. The build, which is managed by the CFA on behalf of Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV), which was formed on July 1, includes state-of-the-art turnout facilities, office space, a kitchen, living quarters, a multi-purpose room, workshop, onsite parking, as well as an external skills training area. The new Station will be a co-located facility that will accommodate both career and volunteer firefighters. A new external bus stop and a traffic control system are expected to be completed by December. In a joint statement from FRV deputy commissioner south, east, and central operations, Gavin Freeman, and CFA acting chief officer, Garry Cook, the pair said, “Victorian firefighters have a long and proud history of
WORKING TOGETHER... Full-time FRV firefighters will share the station with CFA volunteers. Pictured left to right, is Commander Matthew Gardner, firefighter Brett Theobald, CFA volunteer Peter Cole, firefighter Craig McInnes, CFA volunteer David Woodhams, and Senior Station Officer Leigh Allan. Photo: Struan Jones LEFT: NEW FACILITY... The new FRV/CFA Fire Station on Archer Street under construction. The new facility will be home to 10-16 full-time professional FRV firefighters. Photo: Struan Jones
working as one team, and FRV and CFA continue to work seamlessly together to protect lives and properties across the state. “The new station will have room for five appliances and support vehicles, meaning FRV and CFA’s service delivery
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can scale up in line with population growth in Shepparton. “CFA and FRV continue to work together to provide the best service to all Victorians – and the new co-located Shepparton Fire Station will see that tradition continue for years to come.”
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New $10 million tomato greenhouse for Lancaster continued from front page THIS new development is the second stage in eventually taking the overall production area under cover to 25 hectares. Premier Fruits is an Australian company
that specialises in farming, marketing, packing and ripening of tomatoes. It is a subsidiary of LaManna Premier Group, one of Australia’s largest fresh fruit and vegetable supply chain companies. In announcing the support, Minister Symes
said, “This project will create new employment opportunities for Lancaster and get more fresh produce to market shelves for all Victorians to enjoy. “The new development will increase the facility’s total tomato production from 5,250 tonnes to 8,000 and is expected to generate an extra $5.6 million in turnover. It is also expected to help generate $3 million in increased local spending each year.” In a volatile water dependent environment, the facility stands apart from other producers with the capacity to recycle and conserve water using less than 20 percent of that used in open cropping.
Looking ahead, this latest stage will introduce biomass generated space heating to control the atmosphere in the greenhouses and lengthen the growing season. Being under cover, it is not subject to the same degree of natural spoil from pests or rain that open cropping endures. CEO of La Manna Premier Group, Anthony Di Pietro said, “The advantage of this type of facility is that it gives us the opportunity to have a steady staffing operation and we can bring in interns through our undergraduate placement program from institutes such as Melbourne University to improve on the ways our production is undertaken.”
Bumper response to stickers
STICK TO THE GV... McKellar’s Picture Framing and Wall Art co-owners, Stuart Gowty and Adrienne West, one of the businesses distributing the stickers. Photo: Stephanie Holliday
ON the back of the initial print run’s great success, Nigel Parsons’ ‘GV First’ initiative has already seen a further 200 bumper stickers printed this week by Shepparton’s Willprint, complimentary for businesses to distribute among locals. The project is encouraging everyone to ‘Put the GV First’ in terms of shopping, dining and doing business locally to ensure money is circulated within the Goulburn Valley region. Mr Parsons and his company, Square One Digital Media, are working in conjunction
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with more businesses this week to distribute the bumper stickers even further. In light of the tremendous response, Mr Parsons is currently working towards creating t-shirts and tote bags to further drive home the message of putting ‘GV First’. GV First bumper stickers are available at: • Talisman • Optus Business Menswear Centre • Gamer’s Resort • McKellars • Pat & Tina’s Picture Framing Service Station • GV Batteries
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2019 WINNERS OF THEIR CLASS... Dale Thompson accepting on behalf of John Gehrig Wines, Bronwyn Dunwoodie and Sam Plunkett from Wine By Sam, Sandra and Guido Vazzoler from Longleat Wines, Matt Innes-Irons accepting on behalf of John Gehrig Wines and Michael Cope-Williams from Gapsted Wines. Photo: Will Adams.
Dookie Wine Show with a difference T HE Dookie Wine Show was forced to take a different turn this year, but it doesn’t mean wineries of the region won’t be celebrated in 2020 despite the Coronavirus pandemic. While the traditional dinner isn’t going ahead, the competition is still open and entries welcome. Established with the aim of promoting local wines, the annual wine exhibition is held in conjunction with the Dookie A&P Society, Phillips Cellars and Regional Wine Centre, The Adviser, the Greater Shepparton Cit y Council, Goulburn R i v e r Va l l e y To u r i s m , G O TA F E , Camerons Lawyers, The Graham Family, Brokerhouse, Pinnacle Financial Planning and In Hospitality. Now in its 17th year, the Dookie Wine Show is open to wineries across Northern Victoria, with entries closing on November
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18 with judging taking place on Saturday, November 21. Enquiries are welcome by phoning local wine merchant and chairman of the Dookie Wine Show, Paul Phillips, of Phillips Cellars and Regional Wine Centre on 5821 2051. Previous wine of the show winners: • 2019 - Longleat Wines 2019 Garganega • 2018 – Antcliffs Chase 2017 Riesling • 2017 –RPL 2015 Barrel Selection Shiraz • 2016 - Wines by Sam Victorian Shiraz • 2015 – Tallis 2014 Viognier • 2014 – Mitchelton 2013 Blackwood Park Riesling • 2013 – Murchison Longleat 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon • 2012 - Cape Horn 2010 Shiraz • 2011 – Tallis Wines 2010 Viognier • 2010 – Tallis Wines 2007 Silent Showman Shiraz
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Knock, and the door will be opened for 20 of you FROM today in Greater Shepparton, up to 20 people can be indoors for a religious gathering, with 50 people permitted to gather outdoors, after eased restrictions were announced on Sunday. The news came as relief for a coalition of religious figures from Greater Shepparton who were pressing the State Government to ease restrictions surrounding religious gatherings for the mental and spiritual wellbeing of their parishioners. Prior to today, religious gatherings were allowed outdoors only for up to 20 people plus one faith leader. Meanwhile, cafes and restaurants in regional Victoria were allowed to seat 40 people indoors and up to 70 people outdoors, and according to chairperson of the Shepparton Ministers Association, Jeremy Rensford, the restrictions were unfairly impacting those cut off from their faith communities. “We want people to be safe and adhere to the appropriate restrictions, but to worship with others is a big deal for many people,” said Mr Rensford, who is the minister at the Goulburn Valley Christian Fellowship Church on Pine Street in Shepparton. “It’s so healthy to be with other people if you’re suffering a bit or stuck at home. Watching me preach online - it just doesn’t cut it.” However, Mr Rensford said while being allowed to have 20 people inside his church was a positive step, it was an awkward number given his faith community numbers more than 160. “In reality, having 20 people indoors doesn’t do much,” he said. “I think the number of people allowed
PLEASED TO OPEN DOORS AGAIN... Chairperson of the Shepparton Ministers Association, Jeremy Rensford, pictured at the Goulburn Valley Christian Fellowship Church on Pine Street, said he was relieved that places of worship were now permitted to open their doors for indoor services, in the interests of his parishioners’ mental and spiritual health. Photo: Struan Jones
inside should be suitable to the space we have. We’re all motivated by keeping people safe. Our core business is essentially about looking after people, after all.” The calls were echoed by Rev Chris Parnell, the executive officer of the Sheppa r ton I nter fa it h N e t work , a n organisation which aims to promote peace and harmony in the region’s spiritual communities. Rev Parnell said people were suffering from ‘restriction fatigue’ and the issue around religious gatherings had started to come to a head. A petition star ted by Catholic Melburnians Mrs Ewa Chlipala and Dr Joanna Waloszek Czerwinski asking the State Government to ease restrictions for
places of worship has been signed by more than 10,000 people as of last week, prior to Sunday’s announcement. The petition was endorsed by Christian organisations in Victoria as well as Hindu Council of Australia and Islamic Council of Victoria, with calls for religious gatherings to be declared as an essential service. Rev Parnel said there was a case to allow people back into churches, mosques and temples. “People get energy from the face-to-face contact with a preacher,” he said. “You can’t get that on a screen. People need that connection with other people.”
PART OF SHEPPARTON’S HISTORY... The Albanian Islamic Centre of Shepparton on Acacia Street, built in 1960, will be allowed up to 20 people indoors from today. Photo: Struan Jones
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Shining a light on fear of darkness
LIGHTER SIDES OF DARK... Local author of children’s book, ‘Light in the Dark’, David James. Photo: Supplied
THE dark can be frightening, but local author, David James’ new illustrated children’s book aims to help children see the ‘Light in the Dark.’ Light in the Dark is an illustrated children’s book that teaches children not to be afraid of the dark. The story follows a young boy using play through hide and seek with his dad to see the lighter sides of the dark and cleverly uses the different colours of the rainbow to also teach children about colours. “Following on from the success of my first children’s book released last year, Calm of the Storm, I once again pulled my inspiration
ED - Saturn Ed Oct 28 By SJ Ch A Police warn against long weekend driving risks AFTER a shattering week on Victorian roads where seven lives were lost between October 14 and 21, Victoria Police last Thursday launched Operation Saturn, a road policing operation that runs to Sunday, November 8. With restrictions easing and two back-to-back long weekends, Victoria Police have urged the community to drive safely as traffic on the roads pick up. The state-wide operation will aim to prevent further trauma on our roads caused by dangerous driving. Road Policing Command assistant commissioner, Libby Murphy, said Victorians are facing two different but equally dangerous settings on regional and metro roads. “We expect that road trauma will increase as more people get back on our roads. It is devastating to me that in the last week seven people have already fallen victim to this,” AC Murphy said last Thursday. “Operation Saturn comes at a critical time for the Victorian community, with easing of some restrictions coinciding with two long weekends. “We’re urging everyone to go back to basics. That means buckling up, slowing down, and not driving while impaired.” During the operation police will be conducting both preliminary breath tests and drug tests. “We know that the number of drink and drug drivers typically increases on Grand Final weekend and during the Melbourne Cup Carnival,” AC Murphy said. Shepparton police will be active in and around their communities to prevent serious collisions and trauma that often results from speeding, fatigue or distracted driving. “We know regional motorists and their passengers are over-represented in serious collisions,” AC Murphy said. “Despite making up less than a third of the state’s population, more than half of lives lost on Victoria’s roads are in regional areas.” To date this year, five people have lost their lives on Greater Shepparton roads.
from my two-year-old son, Sebastian,” David said. “We often play hide and seek, just like in the new book, but sometimes when he closes a door and the room goes dark, he feels a little scared and quickly opens the door back up or turns a light on, which makes it easy to find him.” There are many children who are afraid of the dark, and this book aims to teach them that it doesn’t have to be scary. “Local printers, Willprint, have once again done a wonderful job and of course I couldn’t have done it without the talented work by my illustrator, Azante (Ivan) Zamyslov,” he said. Light in the Dark is available by visiting integratedpublishing.press, contacting the author, David James on Facebook at ‘d.j.author.official’ or by dropping into Mes Amours, Shop 11-12/173 Hogan Street, Tatura.
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POLICE WARN AGAINST LONG WEEKEND DRIVING RISKS AFTER a shattering week on Victorian roads where seven lives were lost between October 14 and 21, Victoria Police last Thursday launched Operation Saturn, a road policing operation that runs to Sunday, November 8. With restrictions easing and two back-toback long weekends, Victoria Police have urged the community to drive safely as traffic on the roads pick up. The state-wide operation will aim to prevent further trauma on our roads caused by dangerous driving. Road Policing Command assistant commissioner, Libby Murphy, said Victorians are facing two different but equally dangerous settings on regional and metro roads. “We expect that road trauma will increase as more people get back on our roads. It is devastating to me that in the last week seven people have already fallen victim to this,” AC Murphy said last Thursday. “Operation Saturn comes at a critical time for the Victorian community, with easing of some restrictions coinciding with two long weekends. “We’re urging everyone to go back to basics. That means buckling up, slowing down, and not driving while impaired.” During the operation police will be conducting both preliminary breath tests and drug tests. “We know that the number of drink and drug drivers typically increases on Grand Final weekend and during the Melbourne Cup Carnival,” AC Murphy said. Shepparton police will be active in and around their communities to prevent serious collisions and trauma that often results from speeding, fatigue or distracted driving. “We know regional motorists and their passengers are over-represented in serious collisions,” AC Murphy said. “Despite making up less than a third of the state’s population, more than half of lives lost on Victoria’s roads are in regional areas.” To date this year, five people have lost their lives on Greater Shepparton roads.
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Latest tips for selling and transporting livestock IF you’re selling livestock to the saleyard or in a private sale, it’s important to consider whether the stock can be transported correctly. Agriculture Victoria has created a livestock transport checklist to help farmers prepare and plan their trips. Technical specialist with Agriculture Victoria, Kirstie Anderson, said the transport of cattle, sheep or goats involves rules and regulations across a number of agencies. “The new ‘Transporting livestock responsibilities and recommendations’ webpage provides everything farmers need to be across from market expectations to curfews, animals being fit to load, planning the journey and getting the paperwork right,” she said. The checklist includes links to resources relating to market
specifications such as age or dentition, weight, fat or condition scores, withholding periods, Livestock Production Assurance (LPA), Meat Standards Australia (MSA) or other quality assurance program information. Producers, stock agents and transporters can access curfew advice and information as well as links to MSA handling requirements and standards to better understand specific supply chains. The page has links to Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines, including the handy and easy to use booklet, ‘Is the animal fit to load?’. For more information visit the ‘Transporting livestock responsibilities and recommendations’ page on the agriculture. vic.gov.au website.
The Fryers Collective flies high A SHEPPARTON hospitality business has been recognised as a Business Australia Top 30 Finalist for their adaptation and success amid this year’s adverse business conditions. The Fryers Collective, encompassing Fryers Street Food Store, Teller Restaurant and The Vault, can now make it through to the nation’s ‘Top 10 Business Champions’. The business, owned by two local families, Ingrid and Ed Thomas and John and Tracey Marsden, has continued to adapt their café, restaurant and events business throughout 2020, incorporating takeaway, home delivery and the Food Store range of heat-athome meals to their business. “We found a new way to connect people
through food,” said co-owner Ingrid Thomas. News of the recognition came just as the Food Store underwent a major renovation – something the team thought would be out of their reach during lockdown in March this year. T he renovat ion h a s i ncor p orated several new COVID adaptions, separating produce shoppers from seated diners and reconfiguring spaces to increase staff and customer safety. “We have wanted to make improvements to this space for some time; to increase the menu we could offer in the Food Store, and also give the front space an ‘urban farm gate’
feel, enabling us to showcase more amazing local produce. It made sense to adapt our plans to be more COVID safe,” Mrs Thomas said. “We have learnt so much through the challenges of 2020, but the heart of our business has not changed – the Goulburn Valley is the Food Bowl of Australia - we want to share our region’s amazing produce with everyone.” The Top 10 Business Champions will have the opportunity to take part in a webinar panel, feature in a video about their business or be a guest speaker in the podcast series The Company You Keep. For more information, visit businessaustralia.com.
COFFEE UP... Co-owner of Shepparton’s The Fryers Collective, Ingrid Thomas. The hospitality group has been included in a top 30 list of businesses by Business Australia for their adaption to 2020’s unique conditions. Photo: Struan Jones
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Race into Spring
GETTING ORGANISED EARLY... Shepparton’s Jaycar Electronics duty manager, Jaclyn Williams, store manager, Chris Lane, and assistant manager, Kyle Inifer, are on hand to help you find the perfect gift. Photo: Stephanie Holliday
Gifts that cause a spark WITH Christmas fast approaching, you may have found that despite the extra time many of us have had this year, the gap between being organised early and scrambling around last minute is coming to a close. Rushing around in December from store to store to find the perfect gift, only to find items have sold out, can be incredibly frustrating. Buying a unique gift can be tricky. T h a n k f u l l y, S h e p p a r t o n ’s J a y c a r Electronics have a range of gifts to choose from that you may not have considered before. Retro style handheld game consoles,
remote control cars and portable fridges and freezers are just some of the electronic products included in Jaycar Electronic’s catalogue released today that would make the perfect present for someone who seems to have everything. “Starting your Christmas shopping early, especially when items are on sale, is key to avoiding disappointment closer to December,” Sheppa r ton’s Jayca r Electronics store manager, Chris Lane, said. Jaycar Electronics Shepparton is located at 4/575-585 Wyndam Street and can be contacted on 5822 4037.
SPRING IN YOUR STEP... Some of the friendly team at The Bottle-O Warehouse Shepparton including Jacque Wayman (left) and Caz Fitzgerald. Photo: Stephanie Holliday
SPRING racing is fast approaching, and what better way to spend a day watching the races from the comfort of your home is there than with your favourite tipple and a couple of friends. Frock up in your lounge room, place your bets and don your most glamorous hat to enjoy the race that stops the nation. The friendly team at The Bottle-O Warehouse Shepparton is on hand to help you find the perfect beverage. They have
a fantastic range of wine, chardonnay and champagne at great prices in addition to beers, spirits, and everything in between to ensure your day is just as fun as being at there in person. G allop dow n to T he B ot tle- O Warehouse Shepparton on the corner of High Street and St Georges Road or give the store a call on 5831 3833. The shop is open until late, seven days a week.
Vote counting underway in Council election VOTERS across Greater Shepparton have turned out strongly for the 2020 local council elections with the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) anticipating one of its healthiest council turnouts. 46,242 ballot packs were mailed out to those eligible to vote in the Greater Shepparton Council election between 6-8 October. According to Mick Bastian, VEC election manager for Greater Shepparton, by the close of voting last Friday, 30,282 ballots had been processed and would be counted
this week. It is anticipated another 7,500 packs, that were completed by 6pm last Friday, will be received in the mail this week. This second batch will be extracted and counted next week. “Today and tomorrow is spent slicing off the identification flaps from the ballot paper envelopes, then slicing the remaining envelope to enable the extraction of the ballot paper, which is then sorted into formal and obviously informal categories,” Mr Bastian said on
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Monday. “Commencing on Wednesday (today), the formal papers will be counted by computer. The same procedure will be applied to the remaining packs, commencing next Monday.” State-wide, the VEC is predicting an average response rate of around 76 percent mark or higher, up on the 2016 election’s 73 percent response rate. Final results are expected on Friday, November 13.
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THE GV hasn’t seen a lot of footy this year. In fact, all of Victoria – the home of the national code – has suffered for a severe lack of the game. On the back of last weekend’s historic grand final played in Brisbane, The Adviser came across some stunning Goulburn Valley football photos from the 1950s and 60s, generously provided by Geoff Allemand of Lost Shepparton.
1. Tatura Football Club seconds versus the Lemnos Swans in the grand final (date unknown). 2. Action from a Lemnos versus Shepparton match. Players Brian Campbell and Graeme Waite contesting a mark at the Shepparton Showgrounds on May 27, 1957. In the same year in the VFL, St Kilda’s Brian Gleeson from Berrigan, NSW, won the Brownlow Medal.
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3+4.The massive grand final crowd at Deakin Reserve, October 2, 1957. According to our research, Shepparton finished the day with a premiership, breaking a three-year City United premiership streak. Meanwhile in Melbourne that year, Melbourne beat Essendon in the VFL grand final in front of more than 100,000 spectators.
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5.Players Barry Mackie, Max Osborne, Colin Edwards and another unknown player see the ball out of bounds in a Lemnos versus City United clash. Notice the children watching on from close to the boundary line. SPC and Shepparton East merged to form City United in 1950, and United would go on to win the premiership in ’62.
Deferred grazing is optimal for native grass pasture WITH La Niña creating a long, moist spring, native pasture is likely to be overly abundant to the joy of some, but it also brings forward a prospect for increased risk of grass fires this summer. Native pastures play an important role in livestock nutrition for some farmers, particularly those in North East Victoria where the environment and landscape is well-suited to native species. The 2019-20 season also saw many farms lose their pasture due to fires, so restoring native pastures is an important step in the farm’s recovery.
Research shows that to restore native pastures you need to implement deferred grazing. While this is something most farmers do traditionally, it is particularly important to carry out this strategy after fire. Restoring native pastures will help maintain population density and avoid invasion by undesirable species such as onion grass, broadleaf weeds and annual grasses. There are many deferred grazing regimes including optimised deferred grazing, short-term deferred grazing, long-term deferred grazing, timed grazing and strategic
deferred grazing. Optimised deferred grazing is one of the most effective strategies to alter pasture composition and lift perennial grass population and production while supressing annual grasses. This strategy requires a high stocking rate, with animals grazing dry and lower quality feed. The period of time that paddocks need to be rested for optimised deferred grazing will depend on the pasture growth stage and seasonal variation. Generally, this occurs in spring to late summer.
Local student a finalist in Victorian Training Awards WHILE still a year 11 student at Greater Shepparton Secondary College’s (GSSC) Wanganui Campus, the week for Callum Howden involves working as a schoolbased apprentice with SW Refrigeration of Bunbartha, where his workday can take him from fixing a drink machine to installing cool room refrigeration at an orchard. Callum, 17, has recently been named as one of finalists in the School-Based Apprentice of the Year category of the prestigious Victorian Training Awards. It started when Callum did two weeks work experience with SW Refrigeration in year 10. That so impressed the family business owners, Shayne and Kim Wilson, they were delighted to take him on as a school-based apprentice last December. “He has an excellent work ethic and a real willingness to learn,” Kim said.
“We specialise in industrial refrigeration and it can be dirty, physical work. Callum’s technical ability, attitude and values will take him far.” For Callum’s part, he said, “I love the work. I tried a lot of trades and it’s been industrial refrigeration and air-conditioning that has interested me the most.” Callum said he is grateful to GSSC for the flexibility they’ve given him while he pursues a career path, one he hopes will lead to one day running his own business. Finalists in the Victorian Training Awards will feature in online video presentations in coming weeks, with the winner of the School-Based Apprentice of the Year announced on Friday, October 30. Now in their 66th year, the awards celebrate training excellence and fosters connections between students, teachers, employers and industry.
LEARNING THE TRADE... Greater Shepparton Secondary College student, Callum Howden, is completing an Electrotechnology Certificate II and has been named as one of just three finalists in the School-Based Apprentice of the Year category of the prestigious Victorian Training Awards. Photo: Supplied.
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Your Goulburn Valley, in a magazine
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRIME
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OUR GOULBURN VALLEY MAG AZINE 2020 This year’s Goulburn Valley Magazine rightly celebrates the resilience, innov ation and passion of your local community. Despite a once in a century pandemic,
your region has stood up and played its part. More Australians should know the story of Joe Carmody – the engineer, entrep reneur and creator – who sums up the spirit of endeavour that burns in the towns and villages of the region. Joe, in his workshop in Shepparton, invented Australia’s only medical mask -making machine. It was ground-breaking 40 years ago. When COVID-19 hit, it was a game-changer.
Joe’s model, virtually unchanged, is the foundation of our ramped up domestic mask -making capability. Its re-creation by a team of Australian Defence Force engineers in partnership with two Goulburn Valley manufacturers – Med-Con and Foodmach – means we now have a vastly increased output capacity. Joe’s vision has achieved something quite extrao rdinary for his community and this nation.
SHOWCASING THE GV... Geoff Adams with the previous five editions of Our Goulburn Valley magazine. Photo: Struan Jones.
THE Goulburn Valley business community is full of incredible business stories that keep the gears of industry turning in our towns. For the sixth year, the special keepsake edition of the Our Goulburn Valley magazine, produced by The Adviser, will feature the stories behind some of the most remarkable businesses and businesspeople of the region. The 120-page gloss magazine comes out today, letterbox delivered to selected areas. Dozens of well-known, and some perhaps less well-known, businesses are featured. T he theme of this year’s edition: Inspiring innovation, resilience and passion
Joe is one in a long line of Austr alian innovators, following their passio n. It’s the kind of determination that is forged in the regions of Australia – where adver sity is the inspiration for ingenuity and achievement.
in our community, uncovers the way the people behind businesses have adapted, and in many cases thrived, despite the Coronavirus pandemic impacting all. It’s a celebration of the region’s business achievements, with special messages from key dignitaries of the GV and members of both the State and Federal Parliaments, including from Prime Minister Scott Morrison (see right). Greater Shepparton and the surrounding communities have a lot to be proud of this year, and as we all hope for a smoother 2021, this publication is a chance to reflect on what has been a memorable and historic year.
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Our regions, like the Goulburn Valle y, have felt a heavy burden throughout this pandemic. But your positive outlook, your dedication to playing the long game, give me enorm ous confidence. Our shared goal is to save lives and livelihoods. We will get through this and emerge on the other side, stronger and more united than ever. The story of Joe – one man and a mach ine – and the marvellous stories of the Goulburn Valley told in this magazine, are part of our journ ey to recovery. As a nation, we draw our strength from those stories. They are the reason why we will prevail.
The Hon Scott Morrison MP Prime Minister of Australia October 2020
FROM ENGLAND, WITH LOVE SIMPLE FUNCTIONALITY... The walnut interior of the automatic TE21 features an under-dash slide gear selector. A second slide lever below the gear selector allows you to manually hold second gear, providing the modern equivalent of sports mode or a little assistance on hilly roads. Photo: Struan Jones.
THERE’S something particularly James Bondesque about the 1965 Alvis TE21 Drophead Coupe. This mystery car is a nostalgic collision of 1960s luxury with a sporting nature. There’s something so simple about the clean lines and stylishness of this tourer. It’s very understated. Very British. Plus, it’s very rare. With only 52 ever produced at Alvis’ England factory, this model is one of only two in Australia. Amazingly, this car was restored for its third owner from wrecking point in Scotland in 2004 at a cost of £84,000 before being imported to
Australia in 2006. Kialla’s Fred Williams is now the proud owner of this striking model. Fred, who has a special affinity to British cars of the era, said, “It was a special once-off vehicle at the time. It’s just a glorious thing to drive.” Expensive to build in its day, this stylish classic was one of the last of the traditional hand-built cars. For this reason, it was also expensive to buy (priced at £2,775), costing around twice as much as a mass-produced Jaguar. The car features distinct stacked headlights, a walnut interior with Smiths gauges, a woodrimmed steering wheel and surprisingly
comfortable leather seats. Chrome wire wheels give the TE21 a sporty persona. On the road, the Drophead Coupe cuts a dashing figure, despite its 1,400kg heft. The three-litre OHV six-cylinder engine had been the mainstay of Alvis models for some 10 years by 1965 and this series 111 model was further tweaked with a modified cylinder head and manifold to provide 97kW of power at around 4,000rpm. On the road, the engine thrums effortlessly through the gears and has an impressive top speed capability of 170km/hr. Amazingly, only two years after this car was
built, Alvis cars closed down in September 1967. Fred’s TE21 looks and feels not a day older than when it would have rolled of the production line in England in 1965. It’s an old car that feels new. A pleasure to own, and a thrill to drive.
KEEPING THE BRITISH END UP, SIR... Kialla’s Fred Williams with his spectacular 1965 Alvis TE21 Drophead Coupe. The sporty British tourer was a luxury vehicle in its day, yet still cuts a sharp and refined figure in 2020. Photo: Struan Jones.
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Why it’s important to shop locally BUSINESSES in regional towns and smaller rural communities rely on residents spending their money locally, rather than heading out of town to go shopping or purchasing online. If residents spend their money locally, it circulates within the town, benefitting everyone. On the flip side, if residents spend their money elsewhere or online, money leaves the region, benefitting others. Local shops suffer and eventually close, leaving the town worse off. The choice of where you shop can have a huge impact on your town. Here’s how: 1. W hen money is spent at local shops or on local services, these businesses stay open and employ more people 2. Wit h more employ ment
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prospects, younger people are more likely to stay in the town 3. With more employed younger people in the town, the population remains vibrant. Football and netball clubs thrive, families have children who go to local schools 4. Then, when it’s time to buy school shoes for the kids or find a carpenter to extend your kitchen, these shops and services are available in town Local businesses also support nonprofit organisations at a higher rate than big businesses. These could be the local football club, but also other essential organisations such as the CFA or Rotary Club. The domino effect starts with where you choose to spend your money.
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