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WELCOME TO OUR NEW HOME IN THE HEART OF SHEPPARTON... In front, Co-Owners Jill Innes-Irons and Min Innes-Irons, with staff, from left, Kellie Antonowicz, Leanne Merigan, Lorna Comline, Simon Rooks, Ivan Ferguson, Troy Jones, Chris Grimes, Ben Merigan, Tim Looby, Rod Simonis, Tam Sanders. Photo: Steve Hutcheson.

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The stars aligned In Hospitality I

t was back in 2008 when by chance encounter, Jill Innes-Irons had an epiphany, one of those eureka moments when everything comes together that would set a path for the future. Husband and wife team, Min and Jill Innes-Irons had been running Bohjass, their restaurant and wine bar in

Shepparton and they needed to replenish some of their supplies. In doing so, Jill was informed that the supplier was closing shop even though it was running quite well. The idea was instant. She returned to the restaurant and said to Min, “We need to have coffee, I have an idea.”

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Jill and Min went over the idea. They researched and talked to people including the staff at their former supplier who were looking for options at the time and together, they mapped out a plan. They would start from fresh. Four of the supplier’s staff agreed to come on board with the new venture which gave them access to their knowledge of the industry and potential clients. Premises were rented and supply contracts were negotiated. Min recalls the first pallet load of catering supplies to their new outlet in Benalla Road. The driver nonchalantly advised that the other ten pallets were going to their competition. It was a beginning. The staff that joined them were able THE POWER BEHIND THE BRAND... to bring across clients. They were busy Min and Jill Innes-Irons are pleased days. Working the outlet and building the to invite the hospitality industry and business during the day and helping out the public to their new showroom with the restaurant at night. But they were at 76-80 Stewart St, Shepparton. to grow. Knowing from first-hand Photo: Steve Hutcheson experience what was needed St, Shepparton, behind in the way of service and GOTAFE is closer to the support, they quickly built Knowing from CBD, it is close to twice the business. After four first-hand experience the size and gave them years, they had outgrown what was needed in a chance to make the the Benalla Road building the way of service client experience more and expanded into 41 and support, they connected. All the stock Archer Street, doubling the is now on display, open space and taking the staff to quickly built the to commercial and retail 13 over the next few years. business. clients alike. A place where But the growth has not they can see the products, feel stopped. It became time to move them and decide the best course and again, doubling the space and moving the design for their own hospitality business. unseen stock out of the warehouse into They are IN HOSPITALITY because their the front of house. clients are in hospitality. Their new location in 76 – 80 Stewart

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New larger location allows much better access for general public M

MAKING SURE DELIVERIES ARE ON TIME...

The warehouse and distribution staff at the newly located In Hospitality, from left Tim Looby, Rod Simonis, Ben Merigan and Ivan Ferguson. Photo: Steve Hutcheson

onths in the planning has come to fruition with the opening of In Hospitality’s new larger premises right in the heart of Shepparton, located behind GOTAFE in Stewart Street. There are literally 1000s of hospitality products on display and in storage for the busy business that services the Goulburn Murray Valleys and parts of northern Victoria and southern NSW. Not only does In Hospitality service pubs, clubs, motels, aged care facilities, restaurants, eateries, corner stores, and a large range of other businesses, it also welcomes the general public to visit its showroom for dayto-day kitchenware, cooking utensils, glassware, cleaning agents and the like. In Hospitality is located at 76-80 Stewart Street, Shepparton and is open: Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm.

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Passion to help grow business partnerships T

of Shepparton. o not only have a vision for the “Our business is a partnership with business but to also implement that our customers and suppliers,” Min vision, which requires a big effort, Innes-Irons told The Adviser. has paid off for Shepparton’s In “We’re excited to be able Hospitality. to show our large range Proprietors of In Hospitality, Min and Jill Our business is a of hospitality products Innes-Irons and their partnership with much better at our new location. We had trouble team have developed our customers displaying the range strong long-lasting and suppliers at our location in Archer partnerships with their Street, so we’re thrilled to suppliers that have set the be able to do this for not only foundations for growth, so much the hospitality sector, but the general so that the hospitality business has public as well,” Min added. expanded its footprint moving to a modern 2000 m2 premises in the heart

Experience matters

Jill and Min Innes-Irons understand hospitality. Together and with their team. they have decades upon decade of experience, from washing dishes, cooking meals, serving behind a bar to front of house, they know all of the trials you as a hospitality business owner go through.

Min Innes-Irons Co-owner

20 years owning and working in the hospitality world before starting In Hospitality with Jill (that was 13 years ago!) Min plays the anchor role supporting the warehouse and sales teams. He is always ready for a coffee.

Jill Innes-Irons Co-owner

Focused and energetic, Jill has great vision and determination in maintaining a positive workplace and growing In Hospitality.

Big range of commercial equipment available for hospitality sector

he latest in hospitality equipment is on show and for sale at In Hospitality’s new premise. The range is extraordinary…fridges, freezers, coolers of many shapes and sizes, food processing equipment, fryers, commercial coffee machines, cutters, benchtop cookware, commercial cookware, ovens, food heating equipment, commercial shelving,

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milkshake makers, dishwashers, cleaning equipment and more. Importantly, In Hospitality back what they sell and have a network of service agents to support the products they sell. Coffee making equipment is serviced in-house or at your premises. Visit the all new In Hospitality premises at 76-80 Stewart Street, Shepparton for a good feel for what they have in stock.

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Welcome to our new Home...

Thousands of products in store In Hospitality is a dynamic regional supplier of commercial kitchen equipment and catering supplies across northern Victoria. Everything you could ever need to fully kit out your hotel, bar, restaurant or café. Take the time to stroll around and explore their spacious new showroom in Stewart Street, Shepparton.

Simon Rooks Retail Sales

Simon brings years of high-level retail sales experience to In Hospitality. Attention to detail, customer focus, great IT skills and a positive “can do” attitude are a few of Simon’s attributes.

Leanne Merigan Retail Sales

Heads up the new retail shop/showroom.With years of retail experience, Leanne became part of our team post Covid and calmly keeps the showroom looking fresh and stocked.

Service in a service industry The staff in any service business are what make it work. At In Hospitality, the team is growing and for many, it has been home since the business started. Their view is all the same. It is a great family-owned business that they feel they are a part of. When you deal with them online, on the phone or in the store, you also become a part of that connection. Try it out for yourself.

Kellie Antonowicz Administration

Looks after the ordering and administration duties. Kellie joined In Hospitality post Covid and brings highly organised and thorough work ethics.

Lorna Comline Administration

One of life’s jewels. Always, reliable, supportive and consistently fair, Lorna has been with In Hospitality since day one and has supreme knowledge of our customer base, products and procedures.

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Pressure grows on Council to fast-track land By Steve Hutcheson IN a visit to the region to discuss the property business with real estate agents, president of the Real Estate Institute of Victoria, Leah Calnan took time out to talk about what the future looks like for regional Victoria and Shepparton in particular. L eah noted the lack of available residential land and housing in that it was having impact on her members. Continued Page 12

ACHIEVEING GREAT THINGS... Duke of Edinburgh Award participants Lucy Sullivan, Nathan Moss, Chevaun Edwards, Ivan Estebeth and Danika Andronaco out and about delivering The Adviser. Photo: Stephanie Holliday

Strong local connection to Duke of Edinburgh Awards By Stephanie Holliday THE Duke of Edinburgh Award is a leading structured (nonformal education) youth development program, empowering all young Australians aged 14-24 to explore their full potential and

find their purpose, passion and place in the world, regardless of their location or circumstance. The Award is a fully inclusive program and has no social, political, or religious affiliations. Continued Page 14

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By Stephanie Holliday WHILE the doors to the Tatura Library have been open to the public since January 27 this year, the official opening of the redevelopment and an opportunity to welcome the community to come and enjoy the space took place last Wednesday. The $2M redevelopment doubled the size of the library and included a number of new, specialised features for the community to enjoy. The Tatura library is an integral part of the community, with the library hosting activities such as craft classes and rhyme time. The new building aims to be a hub open to all ages and abilities, a place to celebrate a love of reading. “Libraries are a gateway to making community connections, and we can’t wait to see this space grow and foster the development of even stronger connections between Tatura residents,” Tatura Library co-ordinator, Kerrie Douglas, said. “The response already has been phenomenal and with the ability to host events such as author meets and greets, this hub will really thrive.” The project received $750,000 from the 2018 round of the Living Libraries Infrastructure Program, an initiative which enables Victorian councils and regional library corporations to expand, redevelop and modernise libraries.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC... GV Libraries Chairperson Derek Poulton and Tatura Library co-ordinator Kerrie Douglas. Photo: Stephanie Holliday

“I am so thrilled to see this transformation; it really was a worthwhile investment. Even though the space has been remodeled, the same great, friendly service from Kerrie and her team remains, and we are excited to see this building become even more than a place to enjoy a love of reading.” GV Libraries Chairperson, Derek Poulton said. Tatura library is located at 12-16 Casey Street, Tatura.

Deputy Prime Minister comes to visit Shepparton By Steve Hutcheson L A S T We d n e s d a y s a w M i c h a e l McCormack, the Deputy Prime Minister of Australia visit a number of places around the electorate of Nicholls with local member, Damian Drum. T he Federal G overn ment has contributed to a number of local projects that have now taken shape on the local skyline. Chief among them were the

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new Echuca- Moama bridge, our new art gallery, SAM, the new building for Connect GV, the Shepparton Bypass and the COVID vaccine rollout. “The Shepparton A rt Museum, is a case of communit y spirit second to none in Australia and this is what regional Australia is all about. It is about connecting community. It is about making these communities more liveable.

And it’s one of the reasons why so many Melbournians, so many Sydneysiders are actually choosing to come to regional Australia to live,” said Mr McCormack. At Connect GV, while Mr McCormack was given a tour of the new facility, he spent time talking to the staff and the participants taking some time out to shoot a few hoops on the basketball square.

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Sheed calls for New South Wales to play fair with water sharing By Steve Hutcheson A MILD summer complete with rains has taken a lot of eyes off the water market for this year and water prices have dropped considerably however, the long-term problems remain. A group of fifteen locals took a week off from their normal day and visited areas of New South Wales and Queensland to get a better understanding of the situation there. Speaking on her return from the trip, local Member for Shepparton District, Suzanna Sheed, made a call for the end of catchments targets to be implemented in the Murray Darling Basin to ensure all users receive a fair share of water the whole way down the river. Speaking after her Truth and Water Tour of

the Northern Basin on Sunday, Ms Sheed said the trip further cemented what she was being told by water users. “While I want the Goulburn Valley to continue to lead the charge in fresh fruit, vegetable and dairy production, and the employment that these industries provide, this trip has shown me that we all need to work together and care for every community along the Murray Darling Basin and make sure we all get a fair share of water,” Ms Sheed said. “What we have learnt from our trip is that there has been enormous and increasing water take from the floodplains in northern New South Wales and southern Queensland and as a result, communities in the lower Darling have suffered from lack of flows and the

southern basin is deprived of its contribution from the north. “If northern New South Wales floodplain irrigators continue to take water from the Murray Darling Basin the way they have been, it will lead to constant connectivity problems along the Darling River and through to the Murray. The unregulated water take from the northern floodplains and lack of metering and accountability must not continue,” Ms Sheed continued. “But we have seen this is not always the case. We witnessed Indigenous communities in Menindee mourn their cultural rights on a dry lake bed, while cotton stations up north continue building storages to harvest water from the floodplains.”

Until the process of water use, collection and storage is brought to some universal order, Victorian farmers are liable to be the worse off as seasons change and water prices rise in the future.

Love your Mum By Stephanie Holliday SAMUEL Johnson OAM was at Shepparton Amcal pharmacy last Friday to sign copies of his latest novel, ‘Dear Mum’. An emotionally memorable collection of letters to their mothers from some of Australia's most notable notables, including Patti Newton and Guy Pearce just to name a couple, the beautifully curated book makes the perfect gift for the mum (or mum figure) in your life. Proceeds from the book go towards the ‘Love Your Sister’ charity. Founded by Samuel Johnson OAM, ‘Love Your Sister’ is Australia’s hardest working, cancer vanquishing charity. Samuel’s sister Connie Johnson lost her battle with cancer in 2017, and it has been a passion of his to stress the importance of individualised, rather than generic, cancer treatment. In essence, they are a million-strong village of everyday Aussies committed to quashing cancer with hard science and the best new technologies. ‘Love Your Sister’ supports personalised treatment for all cancer patients, whatever the cancer, regardless of location, income, or status. They strive for the right treatment for every cancer patient, first time, every time. They proudly pass on every donation received to scientific research and customised treatment. “Personalised treatment is so, so important. It is not offered as standard care if you get cancer. We want patients to be put on the right medication straight away,” said Samuel. “It saves millions of dollars, it saves people’s lives and we urge you to tell people to discuss personalised treatment with their oncologist when they are diagnosed with cancer. The technology is available through genealogy mapping and we need to make the most of that.” For ways to donate, visit loveyoursister.org and get a copy of ‘Dear Mum’ for Mother's Day.

LOVE YOUR SISTER... SAMUEL’S SISTER Hilde Hinton, Amcal Pharmacy Shepparton owner Archana Deo and Samuel Johnson OAM. Photo: Stephanie Holliday

WORLD’S LONGEST UNICYCLE JOURNEY... Samuel Johnson OAM and Cooper Pate, 12, on the unicycle Samuel travelled 15,955kms on to raise $1.5M for the Love Your Sister charity. Photo: Stephanie Holliday

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ANZAC day services, to be held this Sunday, April 25 SHEPPARTON 5.45am: Congregation meets at Victoria Hotel, cnr Wyndham St and Fryers St 5.50am: March begins 6am: Dawn service begins at Memorial Park, on Welsford St 6.30am: Service concludes 10.20am: Commemorative service at the Shepparton RSL 10.40am: Parade departs from Shepparton RSL, along Welsford St (new route) to finish up at Memorial Park 11am: Commemorative service begins at Memorial Park 11.45am: Service concludes

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Unfortunately, Two Up will not be taking place at the RSL this year MOOROOPNA 8.30am: Congregation meets at the water tower on McLennan St 8.45am: Procession travels along McLennan St towards Memorial Park for memorial service 9am: Memorial service begins DOOKIE 10.45am: Congregation meet for memorial march at Baldock St rail crossing 11am: Service begins at Dookie War Memorial, cnr Baldock St and Mary St GIRGARRE 5.50am: Dawn service at Girgarre RSL, Station St. KYABRAM Kyabram Kyabram RSL Robert Stone kyabramrsl@outlook.com 0411 037 428 March – Step Off at 10.00am Memorial Gardens: Allan St, Kyabram Commemorative Service – following march MERRIGUM 10am: Service at Merrigum Hall, Morrissey St. MURCHISON 5.30am: Assemble at the Murchison Gardens, Stevenson St for 5.40am dawn service. NAGAMBIE Nagambie Nagambie RSL Larry King – President larryilonaking@gmail.com 0477 485 109 March – Step Off at 11.00am Mechanic’s Hall Commemorative Service – 11.15am Nagambie Cenotaph Refreshments - available at bar prices at Nagambie RSL March - Distance - approx. 200metres; transport available for Veterans, Parade Marshall in c NATHALIA 5.45am: Dawn service at the cenotaph, Blake St bridge. 1.45pm: March from 28 Blake St to the cenotaph for the Anzac memorial service, with afternoon tea to follow. NUMURKAH 5.50am: March from RSL on Saxton St to cenotaph for service. 6am: Dawn service at Numurkah Memorial Park cenotaph, cnr Saxton St and Tocumwal Rd. 10.25am: March from Newman Square to the cenotaph for service. 10.30am: Anzac service. RUSHWORTH 6am: Dawn service at the memorial on High St. 10am: Assemble at post office and march to the shire hall, followed by service.

TATURA 5.30am: Assemble at Mactier Gardens, Hogan St. 5.45am: Dawn service, followed by gunfire breakfast. 11am: Commemorative service. TOOLAMBA 10am: Service at the community centre, Wren St. DAWN SERVICE NO Dawn Service March this year 6.00 Dawn Service at Shepparton Cenotaph – Welsford Street. 6.30am Conclusion of Service Private breakfast back at the Shepparton RSL for Service members. Shepparton RSL welcome the public back to the club for a cuppa or a beer after the 6am Service. Gaming does not open until 9am. 11AM COMMEMORATIVE SERVICE 10:30am - Congregate for the March in Car Park of Shepparton RSL 10:30am - Bus for those unable to March departs RSL (Assemble at Wyndham Street entrance) 10.50am - March departs RSL for Shepparton Cenotaph via Welsford Street. 11am Service commences 11:45am Conclusion of Service. Usually we ask that members of the public bring their own chairs but this year, please do NOT do this. IMPORTANT: To align with government regulations, social distancing at all events will need to be observed. Four marquees will be set up for both QR Code and manual sign ins with Covid Marshalls present to help out. There will also be multiple sanitising stations set up around the Cenotaph. AT THE SHEPPARTON RSL A light lunch will be available in the ‘Lone Pine’ Function Room for $5 a head. All proceeds from this lunch goes towards supporting Goulburn Valley Veteran Services. Digger’s Bistro will be open for normal luncheon & evening trade. Unfortunately TWO UP will NOT take place this year. MOOROOPNA 8.30am: Congregate in front of the Water Tower 8.45am: March Departs for Mooroopna Cenotaph 9.00am: Rededication Service for Mooroopna Cenotaph followed by ANZAC Day Service

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Guides for life

By Stephanie Holliday FELLOWSHIP and fun is the motto and for over 75 years, the Australian Trefoil Guilds have been bringing women together to carry the spirit of guiding into the community. Meeting once a month, the Mullana Trefoil Guild comprises of a wonderful group of local, community minded women who are former guides and, in some instances, still scout leaders. Open to former or current Girl Guides Australia members and women over 18 who are prepared to make the guide prom ise, challenges, travel, exciting opp or t u n it ie s , l i felong f r iend sh ip s , providing rewarding community services and much more is on offer. “We meet for fellowship, fun and food of course.” laughed member, Dinah Reeve. Some Mullana Trefoil Guild member have over 60 years of service under their belts, a testament to how rewarding and enjoyable being part of the worldwide guide network is. “Guiding is important to us for the difference we make in the community and how we help girl guides grow into

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WARRANT ISSUED MORGAN LEVY The 39-year-old is wanted on warrant for theft of motor vehicle, property damage and driving matters. She is known to frequent the Benalla, Shepparton and Sunshine areas. Anyone who sights Levy, or has information about her whereabouts, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a conﬁdential report at www.crimestoppersvic. com.au

THE MULLANA TREFOIL GUILD... Front L-R Dinah Reeve, Barb Tomilson (secretary), Jenny McPhee (president) holding Tori the mascot, Rosemary Glover. Back L-R Dorothy Murdoch (treasurer), Margaret McNeill, Thelma O’Keefe, Lyn Ford and Heather Palmer. Photo: Stephanie Holliday

Guiding is important to us for the difference we make in the community and how we help girl guides grow into adulthood Jenny McPhee adulthood,” said Mullana Trefoil Guild president, Jenny McPhee. “It’s important to put back into guiding what wonderful gifts guiding has provided

us throughout the years. Resilience, compassion, sense of self and all other attributes that encompass guide promise and guide law are tremendous qualities to young girls and women can develop.” The work of the guides is so vast and varied, and one interesting component is the ‘Dark Horse Venture’, whereby venturers can learn about and work on a subject for 12 months, then receive a certificate of merit. The Mullana Trefoil Guild are always welcoming of new members and to find out more you can email sviney@guidesvic. org.au.

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Demand increases for Dookie rail

BRINGING TOGETHER COLLECTIVE EXPERTISE... From left, Fiona Hart, Riverina Plains, Richard Speed, Latrobe University, John Fazakerley, dean, Agriculture and Veternary Services, Melbourne University, Damian Drum, Local Member for Nicholls, Professor Tim Reeves, Melbourne University, Scott Chrunside, Southern Farming Systems , Dr David Ugalde, Melbourne University and Angela Avery, Agriculture Victoria. Photo: Steve Hutcheson

Drought hub to be based in Dookie By Steve Hutcheson “I love a sunburnt country, a land of sweeping plains, of ragged mountain ranges, of droughts and flooding rains,” goes the first few lines of Dorothea Mackellar’s poem most Australian kids might learn in primary school. However, to farming communities, droughts are catastrophe. The land is parched, there is no feed for animal, livestock either starve or are sold off and the impact on communities can be overwhelming. You would have thought that after so many years of European set tlement we might have learned how to deal with drought but we haven’t. The drought over the past decade has put Australian agriculture on the backfoot, slightly appeased by the break in the long dry with plentiful summer rains this year. In order to help understand the process

and interconnection on the impact of drought between the agriculture sector and the broader regional community, a new Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub, to be based Dookie, is set to transform the way Victorian farmers and communities prepare for and respond to drought. Funded by the Federal Government with $8M and a further $22M contributed by Hub members, the hub will be led by Melbourne University. Federal Member for Nicholls, Damian Drum, said the Hub would oversee the co-design and delivery of innovative projects and practices aimed at boosting drought resilience and agricultural productivity. “This Victorian Hub will be based at the University of Melbourne’s regional campus in Dookie, north- east of Shepparton, with five nodes in Birchip, Mulwala, Warragul, Inverleigh and Mildura,” Mr Drum said.

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By Sarah Knight AFTER several GrainCorp sites recently reported their 2020/2021 seasonal intake as their best on record; there has been call for the Department of Transport to reinstate the Dookie rail service. The GrainCorp business’ registered intake from producers in the Dookie area was a total 135,000 tonnes year to date, a figure that well exceeds the area’s previous best of, 113,000 tonnes reported in 2010/11. The current limitations of using road-only transport requires producers to co-ordinate all grain and oilseed in and out of Dookie by truck. It’s a process that could be more efficient if supported by rail, says Member for Northern Victoria, Tania Maxwell. “These increased quantities of grain could be better managed if assistance by rail,” she said. “Similar quantities have been moving faster and more efficiently by rail across other areas of the State. The approximate 26km of rail that runs from Shepparton to Dookie is now clearly in demand by the region’s agricultural sector, a stark contrast to cause of the service’s suspension back in 2007; which was attributed to reduced yields (caused by severe drought), along with significant track deterioration. Local grower Steve Ludeman, "I'd say 95 percent of growers would be keen to get it (the Dookie to Shepparton railway line) fixed, for sure, just to keep the trucks off the road," Mr Ludeman said. "It's not necessarily just the railway, people can't afford to be sitting around in queues, for two or three hours, at harvest time,” he added. Ms Maxwell added, “There are significant potential benefits that the restoration of the line

RAIL WOULD BE BETTER FOR DOOKIE... Member for Northern Victoria, Tanya Maxwell is advocating reopening the Dookie rail line. Photo: Supplied

could deliver to many people and organisations, not only in the agricultural sector and around Shepparton and Dookie, but also across Victoria more widely.” The additional benefits of less trucks on the road are multi-faceted and include, reducing traffic congestion issues and significantly reducing carbon emissions, Ms Maxwell continued to explain. GrainCorp general manager of operations, Nigel Lotz, said that business was keen to support rail service access in Victoria. “We are always supportive of rail efficiency, and any government investment to improve the grain supply chain on rail. We’d particularly like to see rail transport prioritised where it is the cheapest freight option to port for growers,” he said. “We’re certainly seeing a shift in production in that part of the state, and Dookie producers will continue to play an important role in our network,” he said. Ms Maxwell has made a formal request that the Victorian Government provide clarity on its position regarding the Dookie rail line’s restoration. A response was reportedly still outstanding at the time of print.

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Rising demand for fresh produce continues By Sarah Knight SPENDING more time at home during the past year, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and more specifically lockdown; has resulted in a rise in demand for fresh produce, largely due to more consumers cooking from home and cooking from scratch, states a recent report. The report, compiled by grower-owned, not-for-profit research and development corporation, Hort Innovation with the assistance of research agency, Fiftyfive5; used a Category and Consumer Impact Monitor, to assess consumer attitudes and behaviours during the COVID-19 disruption. The monitor ran for nine months in which time the assessment found that secondary to the biggest concern Australians had, (job security) was experiencing future waves, this translated into concerns about health and wellbeing for both themselves and their families. With this new focus on wellbeing, a profound shift in shopping habits and consumption behaviours was noted. Australians were getting busy making fresh food, with commuting no longer contributing to time constraints and more time being spent at home, almost half (46 percent) of the household’s main grocery buyers were reportedly cooking more meals from scratch and over a third (38 percent), reported doing more baking. This behaviour significantly increased the demand for fresh produce through retail channels. Hort Innovation CEO, Matt Brand said, “COVID-19 has shown how valuable horticulture is to maintaining a mentally and physically healthy nation. I think people can see that and that’s why they support Australian growers, who continue to work hard and deliver produce through challenging times.” The research showed that Australian grown produce had become significantly

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ALL ABOUT FRESH FOOD... Sammy Rachele, from Finer Fruit, stands up for fresh food in our diets. Photo: Steve Hutcheson

more important to consumers, with 60 percent of grocery buyers increasing their intake of home-grown fresh produce, and another 42 percent specifically stating they felt it important to support Australian producers. Mr Brand added, “The pandemic impacted every element of the Australian way of life and drove behaviour change, which meant consumers interacted with horticulture through the consumption of fruit, vegetables and nuts and meal preparation at home.” “Hort Innovation was able to provide weekly overviews of the data and insights for growers, highlighting particularly interesting and noteworthy trends to help them prepare for the increases in domestic demand.” It is predicted that these trends will continue whilst we are continuing to spend more time working from home and within our local community.

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MERRIGUM GAINS A PHARMACY... The heritage listed Merrigum Butter Factory. Photo: Stephanie Holliday

Breathing new life By Stephanie Holliday MERRIGUM is only a 28-minute drive from Shepparton’s CBD, and 15 minutes from Kyabram, but it seems it’s often thought of as out of the way, a quaint town, but one you would only travel to if you had to visit a friend that lives there for example. With the demand for land and housing fa r out st r ippi ng supply across t he Goulburn Valley and beyond, weighing up a couple of minutes extra travel time compared to other towns just out of Shepparton against the ability to live somewhere peaceful, i n a c o m mu n it y that has strong bonds and offers the country lifestyle we are afforded by living in a regional part of Victoria, a few extra minutes seems to be a minor trade off. M er r ig u m h a s re c ent ly s e en t he conversion of its heritage listed Butter Factory into a new pharmacy, with the potential for the site to be fur ther developed while keeping the historical façade intact. The addition of a new amenity to Merrigum is a welcome relief for locals, most having lived through the demise of a supermarket, butchers, banks and other crucial businesses that serviced the people who live in the town. Since the closure of the Carnation

Factory in 1986, the slow decline in population has seen a once bustling Merrigum Bowls Club dwindle from over 140 members in its heyday to just a handful. “Back in the day, if you wanted to play a game of bowls on Thursday, if you hadn’t booked in by Monday mid-morning, you had no hope, we had that many bowlers,” said Merrigum resident John. “Now we have 24 members”. “The addition of this pharmacy to our town has been a wonderful start to rebuilding our tow nship, with no need to travel t o Ky a b r a m o r Shepparton for my medication, I’m hoping other businesses follow su it a nd se e t he potential our town has to be thriving once again.” Merrigum resident Dean Wileman believes the most challenging aspect of enticing people to the town lies in the lack of employment opportunities, "Even though we are only minutes away from other towns, having more jobs actually in Merrigum would really help." he said. Breathing new life into Merrigum will require the reestablishment of industry, facilities, amenities and the availability of land to build upon, but the beauty of the town and its people is the heart of Merrigum, and with the aforementioned provisions, it has the potential to flourish.

The addition of this pharmacy to our town has been a wonderful start to rebuilding our township,

Summer weed control to improve profits THIS summer has been an exceptional period of good weather that includes rain and milder temperatures that have exacerbated the growth of weeds. The New South Wales Department of Primary Industry says growers who experienced rainfall over summer can protect their future profits by making weed control a priority ahead of planting in autumn. Summer weed management will ensure any soil moisture and nutrients can be conserved for the coming season, while also minimising ‘green bridge’ for carryPage 10 – The Adviser Australia No.1:1556 Wednesday, April 21, 2021

over of pests and diseases. Research advocates spraying summer weeds when they are young and actively growing as the most effective way to kill them and protect potential crop profitability. Timely spraying of weeds prompted by wet conditions this summer will protect soil water, nutrients and future crop profit. Weed management is estimated to cost Australian grain growers approximately $3.3 billion every year. This figure does not take into account ongoing costs from yield and nutrition losses.

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Pressure grows on Council to fast-track land “COVID has been amazing in that it is showing that people can work from home and more people are inclined to move to the regions. We have been saying for eight months that local governments are so slow in releasing new land and getting the infrastructure into it. They are going to need to fast track the process of development in order to accommodate the continued flow of new people into it, otherwise they will lose them,” said Leah. “Anything that is sitting about two and a half to three hours from metro has had a lot of activity, that is metro people moving to the region for the affordability and lifestyle.” “The only thing that will stop the recovery is housing, so you have to make sure you have the housing availability, make sure the investors are satisfied. The Federal Government is doing its job with Jobkeeper, councils need to do theirs. “There is a shortage of rental property which will be further impacted by changes to the Residential Tenancy laws, perhaps in the second half of this year which isn’t going to be fixed and is only going to get worse,” said Leah. “If regional centres want to see population growth and want that talent coming in, want to see an increase in the types of hospitality and retail then they are going to have to make sure they have the housing to accommodate it.” “People coming in for instance to high end positions on $150 to $200K are not going to be satisfied with a $300 rental accommodation, they want a higher end property that meets higher expectation and they are not available.” “Council also have to understand that they cannot keep expanding north and south, they will be in Nagambie next and council have to understand that they need to grow in manner to suit their infrastructure. As it is, the new high school requires kids from their outer regions to catch

SHEPPARTON UNDERGOING RAPID GROWTH...REIV president Leah Calnan in Shepparton to talk to local real estate agents about growth. Photo: Steve Hutcheson

a bus rather than being able to walk to school. “ Shepparton is undergoing a rapid growth phase. Quoting from REIV figures, the median price for housing has gone from $264K in December 2019 to $354K in December 2020, an increase of 33 percent. The question is, does our local government have the capacity to manage the process before it reaches critical mass? Time will tell.

New grants designed to help cut energy costs UP TO $67,700 will be available to fund up to 12 projects in each federal electorate under the Federal Government’s new Powering

Communities Program. Under the new program; which has been designed to lower energy costs, support local

jobs, and help reduce emissions, applications for grants of between $5,000 and $12,000 are now open to eligible community organisations, with no co-contribution required. The grants will assist groups to lower their energy bills by installing solar panels or battery storage, upgrade air conditioners, hot water systems or refrigerators with more efficient models, replacing lighting with LEDs, or conducting an energy audit. Community groups across the Nicholls electorate; encompassing Campaspe Shire, the City of Greater Shepparton, Moira Shire, part of Mitchell Shire and part of the Strathbogie Shire are encouraged to submit an expression of interest to the office of Federal Member for Nicholls, Damian Drum, by Wednesday, May 5 in order to be considered. Mr Drum, said energy bills were often one of the biggest overheads for not-for-profit organisations. “Whether it’s a sports club, a senior citizens club or a charity group, by helping reduce power bills, these grants will ease the financial pressure on organisations so they can better focus on meeting the needs of our local community. “We recognise the great work that many community groups across the region do, and that many have done it tough during the COVID-19 pandemic,” he added. Federal members of parliament will play a key role in identifying potential projects suitable for the funding. Community groups need to email Damian.Drum.MP@aph. gov.au or call 03 5821 5371, to obtain an expression of interest form.

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Strong local connection to Duke of Edinburgh Awards A ROYAL EVENT IN 2018… His Royal Highness, Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex KG GCVO and the Governor General of Victoria, Linda Dessau AC at a special presentation at government house in Melbourne, which recognised recipients of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award. Photo: Supplied.

TO achieve an Award, each young person must learn a skill, improve their physical well-being, volunteer in their community and experience a team adventure in a new environment. All participants are supported by a network of adult award leaders, assessors, and supervisors. Over many years, participating in the Duke of Edinburgh award initiative at Shepparton Access has provided service users a positive and rewarding challenge. E ach pa r t icipa nt’s prog ra m is of individual challenge, with a range of voluntary activities which encourage personal discovery and growth, selfreliance, perseverance, responsibility and service to the community. “As the Duke of Edinburgh program celebrates the life and the contribution of Prince Philip, we are able to reflect on the impact the award has had on the individual

lives of the participants,” said Shepparton Access CEO, Wendy Shanks. “They have embarked on a journey of self- discovery that has empowered them to achieve their personal best, take ownership of their own goals, life choices and become actively engaged with their community,” said Wendy. Later this year, participants will receive their silver awards, a certificate and Award badge as a token of recognition and acknowledgment of their achievements. They will again be able to reflect on the positive impact the initiative has had on their lives. “I love meeting people who have previously completed the program, it’s a great feeling when someone approaches you who has achieved great things and it’s lovely to hear how it has positively impacted their life,” said participant, Ivan Estebeth.

FINAL WISH... The Duke of Edinburgh’s favourite vehicles were Land Rovers. The Duke spent 16 years modifying this particular model, a Land Rover Defender TD5 130, which was made at the company’s Solihull factory in the UK in 2003. Photo: Supplied

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GSSC welcomes 2022 year 7 students Our Year 7 students will have their own homeroom, within their own House. Their ‘school within a school’ will have no more than 300 students – a small, inclusive and supportive environment, Acting Executive Principal Barbara O’Brien INCOMING Year 7 students to Greater Sheppa r ton S e cond a r y C ol lege w i l l experience a small, supportive and inclusive school environment from the first day of term in 2022. They will also benefit from state-of-theart facilities and modern learning spaces not seen in Greater Shepparton for decades. Acting Executive Principal Barbara O’Brien said the five new buildings taking shape at Hawdon St have been carefully designed to provide a nurturing environment for younger students and unprecedented pathways and opportunities for older students. “Our Year 7 students will have their own homeroom, within their own House. Their ‘school within a school’ will have no more

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LOOKING TO NEW YEAR... Acting executive principal, Barbara O’Brien. Photo: Steve Hutcheson

than 300 students – a small, inclusive and supportive environment,” she said. Year 9 and 10 students step out of their House into a Neighbourhood of specialist and applied learning opportunities – technology, science, arts, media and more. “Our senior students have their House, their Neighbourhood and an Enterprise and Innovation Centre, with trade technology, science, food, dance, performing arts and

more specialist spaces,” Ms O’Brien said. Parents and carers of Year 6 students will soon receive a Transition Pack from their primary school with enrolment information, or you can obtain one from your child’s school. For enrolment information at all year levels, email us at greater.shepparton.sc@education.vic.gov.au or call 5820 9900.

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Hopes to improve native vegetation left in the municipality

ONE TREE PER CHILD... A new campaign by Greater Shepparton City Council to plant trees. Photo: Supplied

A TREE for every child is the aim as Greater Shepparton City Council commits to achieving a sustainable way of life for current and future generations. Sadly, there is less than 2.5 per cent remaining of the pre-European settlement native vegetation in the City of Greater Shepparton. This vegetation is generally in a poor ecological state and under constant threat from further degradation. The native fauna dependent on this vegetation for habitat is also under significant threat. Our native vegetation is ver y sensitive and needs to be cared for and nurtured. Council requires landholders to be vigilant when using chemicals on properties ensuring that it does not spread onto roadsides which will have an environmental impact.

In the hope to improve native vegetation w i t h i n t h e m u n i c ip a l i t y, G r e a t e r Shepparton City Council are inviting schools and community groups to take part in the ‘One Tree Per Child’ project, a global project that aims to plant one native indigenous plant for every child under 18 years old between 2017 and 2021. Council will provide free indigenous plants, guards, stakes and weedmats along with planting equipment if required to help reach the target of 24,400. The program commenced in 2016 and has seen a total of 90,000 trees planted in Greater Shepparton, with a majority being indigenous shrubs and groundcovers that have been cleared from the region. The restoration project will provide habitat for woodland birds and other native fauna.

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Family of five receive keys to a bright future This is truly a dream come true for us. Finally, we will have some stability and a place to call home, Leanda Bowen

METRICON AND HABITAT FOR HUMANITY PROVIDE NEW HOME... Andrew McTighe from Metricon, new homeowners Ashley Bowen and Leanda Bowen and Tania Tonks from Metricon. Photo: Supplied

CONSTRUCTION of a Habitat for Humanity home by Metricon is now complete in Yea. The proud owners Ashley and Leanda, along with their three children, received the keys to their new home at a handover ceremony last week and are now excited to settle into the home and the Yea community. The special project was part of Metricon’s

charitable partnership with Habitat for Humanity – a leading not-for-profit provider of housing and improved shelter for lowincome families. It involved Metricon building a home as a donation to Habitat for Humanity Victoria, to support a low-income family into their own home. Ashley and Leanda’s children Star-Lee, Ethan

and Lillian all have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and struggle with change. Moving to a new house 13 times in the past 17 years due to rising prices in the private rental system has been very challenging for the whole family. Owning their own home will provide the family with much needed stability and security and empower them to plan for the future in a way that was previously unfathomable. “This is truly a dream come true for us. Finally, we will have some stability and a place to call home,” Leanda said. Metricon’s Regional North Manager, Tania Tonks, was honoured to present the keys to the family. “This special project, which has seen us build a home for a Habitat for Humanity partner family, has been a real privilege for our Regional North team,” Tania said. “We hope Ashley, Leanda and their children love their new Metricon home, and enjoy the stability and security that owning their own home will bring.” Metricon has partnered with Habitat for Humanity nationally for the past two years. The partnership has included financial support, hands-on volunteering hours and expert home building advice. Habitat for Humanity Victoria is part of an affiliated Habitat network, working in over 70 countries worldwide towards its vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live. In pursuit of this vision, Habitat for Humanity Victoria builds simple, safe, and affordable homes and undertakes home repairs, all aimed at building strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter. Habitat for Humanity provides families in need with a pathway out of poverty and into home ownership, changing lives forever.

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UPCOMING YARRAWONGA ANGLICANS MONSTER FETE Saturday, April 24, 9.00am to 1.00pm

at St Cuthbert’s Anglican Church, cnr Lynch and Piper Sts, Yarrawonga. Trash and treasure, bbq, plants, cakes, raffles, firewood, craft stalls, something for everyone. ONGOING GROW Mental wellbeing: Depressed?

Anxious? Isolated? Suffering grief or loss? Know someone who is? Grow groups meet

weekly to offer peer support and use a proven educational program for mental wellbeing. Shepparton: 11 Service St, 1pm Wed. Tatura: 9 Kerferd St, 10am Wed. Visit www.grow. org.au for online groups. Details: Lindy 0448 052 769 CARAVAN CLUB THE MURRAY RIVER RAMBLERS Would like to invite you to join

us for relaxing weekends spent with likeminded RV enthusiasts, phone Kaye, 0408 230 147

Cash for cans By Stephanie Holliday THE much-anticipated container deposit scheme (CDS) is now set to start in 2023. It will encourage and aim to maximise the return of used drink cans, bottles and cartons for recycling, and reduce Victoria’s litter by up to half. People will be able to return cans, bottles and cartons at various locations including shopping centres, drive through collection depots, mobile drop off points for events and community festivals. Charity, community, and sports groups will also have the option of operating container collection points to raise extra funds. Ross Musolino, convenor of Transition Towns Tatura, is very supportive of the Scheme. “With the known benefit of reducing litter and thus diminishing threats to the environment, recycling beverage containers can only be a win-win for our communities,” he

said. “Offering people ten cents a bottle will reduce littering as it has in many other parts of the world. Hopefully, this will then have a positive influence on other forms of recycling as people start to think a little more about things.” “Coming from South Australia, returning my drink bottles for money was second nature as a kid and a welcome way to then buy a bag of lollies with the earnings; five cents could buy a lot of lollies back then! Seriously though, a CDS also allows recovery of a vast number of resources and can lead to a circular economy,” said Ross. The government will continue to work closely with the beverage and recycling industries and the community and charity sector as the legislation is developed to make sure that everyone can participate fairly and benefit from the scheme.

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. MOOROOPNA CROQUET CLUB have sessions of croquet on Wednesday and Saturday mornings starting at 9.15am and Thursday evenings at 6.15pm. A good sport for all age groups, all equipment supplied, very friendly club. Ring 5825 4541 for more information. FAMILY ANONYMOUS Family Anonymous is a self-help group for families and friends of those individuals with drug, alcohol or related behavioural issues. Meetings are held each

Wednesday from 6pm to 7.30pm at Church of Christ meeting room, corner of Nixon St and Corio St, Shepparton. For more details phone 0475 272 680 or email fashepparton@ gmail.com If you would like to have your community activity listed in our revised Community Connect, simply submit details in 50 words or less to editorial@sheppartonadviser.com. au

Community Vision panel in place GR EAT ER Shepparton's Community Vision and Council Plan is underway with the newly appointed Community Panel now in place. During the month of March, Council was seeking community feedback on the future of Greater Shepparton and received nearly 1,600 contributions from the public. "Thank you to the many community members who submitted their feedback online or came out and spoke with our Councillors and Council staff during the roadshow," Mayor of Greater Shepparton, Cr Kim O'Keeffe said.

A Community Panel of 30 individuals w it h a w ide repre sent at ion of t he community will now consider all the submitted ideas to develop the first ever Community Vision for Greater Shepparton. "Council looks forward to processing the community's feedback and working with the Community Panel to develop a strategic direction for the region's future," Cr O'Keeffe said. Keep up to date and have your say and shape the future of Council's local projects and activities in Greater Shepparton at www.shaping.greatershepparton.com.au

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MOOROOPNA CENOTAPH AFTER REFURBISHMENT... Photo: Supplied

Mooroopna Cenotaph to be rededicated This year is a big year for the Rotary Club of Mooroopna on behalf of the Shepparton RSL who are allowed to actually have a service but also able to rededicate the Mooroopna Cenotaph. Originally dedicated on April 25, 1928, the Cenotaph and grounds have been refurbished and now includes the Digi Glass pictorials which recognises the various conflicts since World War 1. The Cenotaph and grounds have drawn a steady stream of visitors since its recent

completion and stands proud as a memorial to all of those who have served. The RSL are pleased to announce that there will be a rededication held prior to the ANZAC Day service on Sunday April 25. The Anzac Day March will commence at 8.45am from the Old Mooroopna Water Tower in McLennan Street and arrive at the Cenotaph at approximately 9.00am The Honourable Member for Nicholls Damien Drum will officially rededicate the Memorial prior to the Anzac Day service.

Apprenticeships on offer REAL learning opportunities, tradeimmersive study support and direct pathways to employment, are some of the key incentives being offered to school leavers and young people under t h e A nd r e w s G ove r n m e nt ’s n e w Apprenticeships Victoria (AV) scheme. AV is a Vic tor ia n G over n ment initiative, formed in partnership with the state’s major Big Build project employers, and TAFE; purposely designed to deliver 1,500 training opportunities each year, for next four years. T he AV i n it iat ive of fers you ng people who are considering a career in the construction and infrastructure sector, a chance to not only gain skills with a trade-based apprenticeship, but also achieve their qualification whilst working on some of Victoria’s biggest scheduled infrastructure projects. AV, as a key component of the Labor Government’s unprecedented $1 billion investment to the training and skills

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sector; will facilitate, coordinate and oversee all aspects of the apprenticeships, to ensure the state has the skills needed to emerge stronger in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic explained Acting Premier James Merlino. “A strong skills and training sector is vital to our economy and its recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – that’s why we’re backing it with initiatives like this,” he said. Opportunities will be available right across the state and young people looking to gain an apprenticeship or traineeship, are encouraged to register their interest online at www.vic.gov.au/ big-build-apprenticeships-bba. Applications will be assessed and priority placement given to those most significantly affected by the coronavirus pandemic, disadvantaged Victorians and those under-represented in the construction industry.

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RACY IN ITS DAY... Neil and Mavis Grummitt from Kyabram with their 1951 Austin A90 Atlantic. Photo: Steve Hutcheson

Out of the doldrums By Steve Hutcheson IN THE aftermath of WWII, for the British government, it was ‘Export or die!’ to get out of the doldrums in the post war period. Part of that export program included the Austin A90 Atlantic. The A90 was largely built to appeal to the American market with its Italian styling and sporty look symbolised by the flying ‘A’ hood ornament, however it failed to appeal to the Americans being deemed too short and too underpowered. Originally built as a four-seat convertible, the 2-door coupé came into production the following year. The Austin has a four cylinder, 2660cc motor which was quite large in those days and is fitted with twin SU carburettors delivering 90HP. The motor was the same as those in the Austin Healy sports car. Neil and Mavis Grummitt from Kyabram picked up their 1951 model around 5 years ago although very few are still in existence due in part to design faults that caused the vehicles to rust out, Neil is also the national president of the Atlantic Club.

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In that era, few people in Britain would have ever seen anything like the futuristicallystyled Atlantic before, and certainly not from a conservative mainstream manufacturer like Austin. The radical Atlantic suffered, however, from the dramatically new Jaguar XK120, also launched at the 1948 Motor Show. A convertible tested by the British magazine The Motor in 1948 had a top speed of 91 mph

(146 km/h) and could accelerate from 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 16.6 seconds. A fuel consumption of 21.7 miles per imperial gallon (13.0 L/100 km) was recorded. If you, or anyone you know, is passionate about their car, motorbike, bicycle, or wheelbarrow (basically anything with wheels), please get in contact with The Adviser at editor@ sheppartonadviser.com.au. Happy driving!

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Wendy Lovell MP

WendyLovell LovellMP MP Wendy Liberal Member for Northern Victoria Region

Liberal Member for Northern Victoria Region

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Phone: 5822 2055

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1. INTERSPORT SHEPPARTON ..................................................................... 34 2. HARVEY NORMAN FURNITURE ................................................................ 33 3. GV CARPORTS & PATIOS ......................................................................... 33 4. HARVEY NORMAN ELECTRICAL ............................................................... 32 5. LOAN MARKET - SHEPPARTON ................................................................ 32 6. FAIRLEYS SUPA IGA ................................................................................. 31 7. SHEPPARTON RADIATOR & WINDSCREEN............................................... 31 8. TATURA FOODWORKS............................................................................. 30 9. DATA PARTS............................................................................................. 30 10.THE PHANTOM ........................................................................................ 30 11.VIATEK..................................................................................................... 30 12.VAB HAIRDRESSING ................................................................................ 30 13.GAME TRAFFIC & CONTRACTING ............................................................ 29 14.MARKET MEATS....................................................................................... 29 15.BAROLLI REAL ESTATE ............................................................................. 29 16.EAGLE AUTO PANEL................................................................................. 29 17.WENDY LOVELL M.P................................................................................. 29 18.SHEPPARTON GOLF CLUB........................................................................ 29 19.BALFOUR’S MOOROOPNA & AIRPORT DIRECT ....................................... 28 20.GAGLIARDI SCOTT REAL ESTATE.............................................................. 28 21.A & G CUSTOM FENCING ......................................................................... 28 22.HARVEY NORMAN COMPUTERS .............................................................. 28 23.GOODFELLOWS CAR & TRUCK RENTALS ................................................. 28 24.THE BOTTLE-O WAREHOUSE SHEPPARTON............................................. 27 25.DAMIAN DRUM MP .................................................................................. 27 26.PEPPERMILL INN SHEPPARTON ............................................................... 27 27.LINEMASTA.............................................................................................. 27 28.PLASTA KINGS ......................................................................................... 27 29.MONARCH PERSONNEL........................................................................... 26 30.ELDERS INSURANCE SHEPPARTON.......................................................... 24 31.STANDBY SECURITY SERVICES................................................................ 20

NIPPER HARVEY

Phone: 5820 2900

4 BRISBANE 4 FREMANTLE 4 MELBOURNE 4 GEELONG

TOP TIPSTERS

6 ESSENDON 4 FREMANTLE 4 MELBOURNE 4 GEELONG

BECC FISCHER

ROUND 5 SELECTIONS

4 RICHMOND 4 W.C. EAGLES 4 W. BULLDOGS 6 SYDNEY 4 P. ADELAIDE

KIERAN MOON 7

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4 BRISBANE 4 FREMANTLE 4 MELBOURNE 4 GEELONG

Phone: 5821 4588

133 Maude St, Shepparton

THE PHANTOM ROUND 5 SELECTIONS

6 ESSENDON 6 ADELAIDE 4 MELBOURNE 4 GEELONG

SAVE

1099

Crown Lager 375ml x 24 pack

4 RICHMOND 4 W.C. EAGLES 4 W. BULLDOGS 6 SYDNEY 6 CARLTON

4 BRISBANE 6 ADELAIDE 4 MELBOURNE 4 GEELONG

ROUND 5 SELECTIONS

4 RICHMOND 4 W.C. EAGLES 4 W. BULLDOGS 6 SYDNEY 4 P. ADELAIDE

4 BRISBANE 6 ADELAIDE 4 MELBOURNE 4 GEELONG

Adviser

Goulburn Valley League

Football

WILL PHILLIPS

STEVEN MURRAY

Phone: 5822 7577

Phone: 5822 1555

125-131 New Dookie Rd Shepparton

ROUND 5 SELECTIONS

6 ST. KILDA 4 W.C. EAGLES e if a product is right for you.4 W. BULLDOGS 6 SYDNEY 6 CARLTON

4 BRISBANE 6 ADELAIDE 4 MELBOURNE 4 GEELONG

9545. Consider the PDS to decide if a product is right for you.

177-193 Numurkah Rd, Shepparton

ROUND 5 SELECTIONS

4 RICHMOND 4 W.C. EAGLES 4 W. BULLDOGS 6 SYDNEY 4 P. ADELAIDE

4 BRISBANE 6 ADELAIDE 4 MELBOURNE 4 GEELONG

ADAM DENNY

DARYL EMMETT

NETBALL FEVER... Girls just want to have fun...and win. Photo: Supplied

Phone: 5820 2900

Phone: 5831 2031 70 Mitchell St, Shepparton

Riverside Plaza, Kialla

COMPUTERS ROUND 5 SELECTIONS

4 RICHMOND 4 W.C. EAGLES 4 W. BULLDOGS 6 SYDNEY 4 P. ADELAIDE

4 BRISBANE 6 ADELAIDE 4 MELBOURNE 4 GEELONG

ROUND 5 SELECTIONS

4 RICHMOND 4 W.C. EAGLES 4 W. BULLDOGS 6 SYDNEY 6 CARLTON

Phone: 0438 354 524

Phone: 0438 372 280

Shepparton

281 Wyndham St Shepparton

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4 RICHMOND 4 W.C. EAGLES 4 W. BULLDOGS 6 SYDNEY 4 P. ADELAIDE

By Sam Saracino 4 BRISBANE 6 ADELAIDE 4 MELBOURNE 4 GEELONG

MIKE TIMOTHEE

JARROD HARRY

4 BRISBANE 6 ADELAIDE 4 MELBOURNE 4 GEELONG

4 RICHMOND 4 W.C. EAGLES 4 W. BULLDOGS 6 SYDNEY 4 P. ADELAIDE

4 BRISBANE 6 ADELAIDE 4 MELBOURNE 4 GEELONG

Buying your first home

PETER LEHNE

RUSS POWELL

Phone: (03) 4418 2621

Phone: 5821 2717

20 Telford Drive, Shepparton

15 Golf Dr, Shepparton,

GOLF CLUB

ROUND 5 SELECTIONS

4 RICHMOND 4 W.C. EAGLES 4 W. BULLDOGS 6 SYDNEY 4 P. ADELAIDE

4 BRISBANE 6 ADELAIDE 4 MELBOURNE 4 GEELONG

ROUND 5 SELECTIONS

4 RICHMOND 4 W.C. EAGLES 4 W. BULLDOGS 6 SYDNEY 4 P. ADELAIDE

4 BRISBANE 6 ADELAIDE 4 MELBOURNE 4 GEELONG

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BRADLEY CAMPBELL

LOVELL

Phone: 0437 710 556

Phone: 5821 6668

193B Corio St, Shepparton

222 Wyndham Street Shepparton

Wendy Lovell MP

Loans m a d e simple

Liberal Member for Northern Victoria Region

ROUND 5 SELECTIONS

4 RICHMOND 4 W.C. EAGLES 4 W. BULLDOGS 6 SYDNEY 4 P. ADELAIDE

ROUND 5 SELECTIONS

4 BRISBANE 6 ADELAIDE 4 MELBOURNE 4 GEELONG

4 RICHMOND 4 W.C. EAGLES 4 W. BULLDOGS 6 SYDNEY 4 P. ADELAIDE

Football Tips R4

4 BRISBANE 6 ADELAIDE 4 MELBOURNE 4 GEELONG

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SEYMOUR V EUROA Two of the league's undefeated teams will go into battle on this Anzac Day weekend. Euroa has lived up to expectations so far with three wins against Tatura, United and again last weekend over Rochester. Seymour has been one of the surprise packets of 2021. Tip: Euroa.

ROCHESTER V ECHUCA Echuca is looking to a make it three wins on the bounce when it takes on its Campaspe Shire rival who is desperate to avoid a 0-4 start for the second successive season. The Murray Bombers have had the edge over the Tigers in recent seasons and I have no doubt co-coaches Simon Maddox and Andrew Walker will be hoping that can continue today. Tip: Echuca.

BENALLA V MANSFIELD This will be intriguing match-up. Most pundits outside of Mansfield thought it could be a long year for the boys from the Alpine Shire. On the other hand, Benalla has done what it has needed to do in two of its three wins, nestled around a loss to Echuca. I think, not much will separate these teams as they both aspire to play finals this year. Tip: Benalla.

UNITED V MOOROOPNA This is a huge game for both of these clubs who certainly were optimistic about climbing up the ladder and even into the finals in 2021. If they can string together four solid quarters, then the Cats shouldn't fear the Demons who are likely to be still missing a few regulars again today. Tip: Mooroopna.

KYABRAM V SHEPPARTON Shepparton will face a Kyabram team that will be looking to bounce back after suffering its first loss in a home and away game since 2015. Sheppar ton will need to do everything right to even get close to the rampant Bombers who are likely to feast on the young cubs. Tip: Kyabram.

SWANS V TATURA This is a huge game in the context of the season of Tatura. Un for t u nately, t he Bu l ldogs were unable to get their first win of 2021 when it made the short trip to Mooroopna last weekend. The win last weekend is likely to give the Swans the impetus to go on and make it two wins on the bounce. Tip: Swans.

Netball Tips R4 By Sam Saracino

SHEPPARTON UNITED V MOOROOPNA Both are firing and are expected to be two of the teams contending for this year’s premiership when the whips are cracking come September. United and Mooroopna will no doubt leave nothing on the court when they battle for early season supremacy. Tip: United.

SWANS V TATURA T he S heppa r ton Swa n s w i l l be looking to bounce back after suffering its first loss of the season. They played some good netball at stages of their loss to United and coach Jana Bruinier will be urging her girls for a four-quarter effort. Tip: Swans.

ROCHESTER V ECHUCA Echuca is shaping up to be one of the premiership fancies in 2021 while Rochester is aiming to improve and be more competitive for longer in games. Tip: Echuca.

The Magpies produced a strong last quarter to run over the top of Rochester and Karly Wappet t, Bree Poole and Sophie Owen were instrumental in the victory. Tip: Seymour

BENALLA V MANSFIELD

KYABRAM V SHEPPARTON

Both of these teams will be desperate to break their run so far in2 021. The Saints are winless after the opening three weeks while the Eagles are yet to win as well after losses to Mooroopna and Tatura. Tip: Benalla.

Shepparton was able to celebrate Ash Cann’s milestone with a win last weekend. For Kyabram, it will be a week-toweek proposition, with the focus on improvement each week. Last weekend, the Bombers were out-played by the strong Echuca combination and they will again find it tough against the visitors. Tip: Shepparton.

EUROA V SEYMOUR Euroa looks to be finding its feet after the opening three weeks where they have managed a draw, loss and win.

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SPORT

Adviser

Jack and Jill went up the hill

LOOKING FOR THE OTHER SIDE OF THE HILL... Anna Gee, Steve Monk and Kate Dainton. Photo Supplied.

By Matthieu Ryan EMBRACING the cooler conditions on a Sunday back in March, 55 members of the Shepparton Runners Club (SRC) ran up the hill at the Botanical Gardens in Kialla in a 4.25km cross country run. The course comprised of two laps, taking in the hill and the surrounding bushland. Many runners embraced the hill and were grateful that it was at the beginning of the race, embracing the descent. The field of participants comprised of many levels of runners from, primary school age to 60+. SRC coach, Chris Armstrong said "Handicaps are wonderful. It gives a chance to any runner to

come and win at one of these events. There were 43 of 55 within 60 seconds of their handicapped and 31 of 55 within 30 seconds". "A special thank you to our volunteers who helped set up the course, acted as marshals, helped organise the start/finish area, finish barcodes, pack up/clean up, results, timing and live streaming". Adrian Jones was first to cross the line at 33:18, with Justine Ryan close behind at 33:27. Mathieu Ryan came in 3rd place with a time of 33:58 and Tara Daniel 4th with a time of 34:28. The handicaps are open to SRC members and non-members. If anyone wishes to join the Shepparton Runners Club, please visit sheppartonrunnersclub.com.au/join-us

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WINNERS ARE GRINNERS... Adrian Jones, Mathieu Ryan, Acacia Ryan, Chris Armstrong, Justine Ryan and Tara Daniels. Photo: Supplied

In Hospitality Special Wrap Around Relocation Feature, April, 2021. The Adviser – Page 7

Welcome to our new Home...

Behind the scenes

While everything at In Hospitality is now out on display, there is still action taking place behind the scenes. The packaging, the warehousing as well as the delivery and equipment servicing are an important aspect of how In Hospitality can meet your expectations and meet your supply timeframe. In Hospitality understand how fast response by suppliers can make a difference and while they strive to be the best in the front of house, it is the quiet efficiency of the back of house, the warehouse that keeps the wheels moving for you.

Tim Looby Warehouse

Warehouse Manager. Enthusiastic and energetic team leader with 5 years’ experience in the hospitality supply industry. The “Luke Hodge” of In Hospitality.

Ivan Ferguson Warehouse

Started with In Hospitality post Covid and brings over 14 years’ experience in our industry.

Rod Simonis Warehouse

As faithful as they come, Rod has been a valuable part of In Hospitality for 12 years. He has great knowledge of our customers and the products we sell

Ben Merigan Warehouse

Service Tech. A quiet guy with years of knowledge servicing coffee machines, grinders and commercial washers. 12 loyal years at In Hospitality. Ben is also a highly experienced chef.

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Welcome to our new Home...

Leading in hospitality products Catering to wholesale customers & making available to retail customers the same brands & quality products used by hospitality professionals, makes In Hospitality a must visit for all home chef enthusiasts!

Tam Sanders Sales

Tam has been a highly active team member for over 3 years. She is determined and thorough and forms bonding customer relationships. She is always happy to help out-front or back of house or making great coffee and has years working in the hospitality field.

Troy Jones Sales

Always busy and working with a smile. Troy has had many years of sales experience and is a very important part of our sales team. Troy also comes with years of working front of house in the hospitality area.

Chris Grimes Sales

Chris joined our team in early January. His enthusiasm and energy are infectious and adds plenty of colour to our day. He is always happy to help. He spent 16 years managing a large local hotel.

In Hospitality Special Wrap Around Relocation Feature, April, 2021. The Adviser – Page 9

Welcome to our new Home... Open to the public

Everything from front of SHOP where the chefs shop, In Hospitality stocks a huge range of hospitality products for both commercial and domestic use.

CROCKERY... A vast range of beautifully curated crockery is available in both commercial and domestic quantities. Brands include Longfine and Trenton among others.

CUTLERY... From cheese and pate knives through to cutlery trays to ensure a wonderfully organised venue, all types of cutlery and cutlery storage solutions are available. Stylish cutlery holders for tables are also available for purchase.

GLASSWARE... Unique glassware that lasts a lifetime is at your fingertips, from coffee and drinking glasses and mugs, through to all types of glassware to aptly stock a bar, In Hospitality has it all sorted.

PACKAGING... Fast food bags, trays and all types of food packaging are available, with a plethora of takeaway coffee cups and lids on offer, including intricately illustrated options to add an extra element to your hot takeaway drinks.

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Welcome to our new Home... Open to the public

house to back of house Quick Visit the newly located, large In Hospitality showroom at 76-80 Stewart Street, Shepparton behind GOTAFE. They can be contacted on 5821 4000 and are open Monday-Friday between 8am and 5pm.

and easy

way to order your supplies A

BAKEWARE... All types of cake trays and icing implements are on offer, making at home baking to a professional standard a breeze as well as being a well-stocked supplier for retail baking businesses. Baking trays, ramekins and biscuit cutters are also in large supply.

HOSPITALITY UNIFORMS... To ensure your staff look the part, all aspects of hospitality uniforms are covered, from hats, aprons, jackets through to clogs and even buttons.

s we all know, time is money and efficiency is of paramount importance to your business. For those important supplies required by your hospitality business there’s an easy, efficient way of ordering and either collecting or arranging for delivery. The options are simple, orders can be taken by: Phone: 03 5821 4000. Email: info@inhospitality.com.au www.inhospitality.com.au

COOKING APPLIANCES... Professional, commercial grade appliances from brands such as Roband, Woodson and KitchenAid, just to name a few, are available for both private and commercial purchase.

CLEANING... To ensure you are running a safe, clean environment, professional grade cleaning products are a must. A large range of Windsor and Tasman chemicals are available as well as bulk bottles of bleach, jiff and window cleaners from other brands. Purchasing large quantities of cleaning products at once for domestic use is a great way to economically keep your home clean.

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Welcome to our new Home...

NEW, LARGER BUILDING TO HOUSE ALL THE STOCK... Big smiles welcome you at In Hospitality, Min and Jill Innes-Irons at their new home. Photo: Steve Hutcheson

Where the chefs go to shop W

e have all seen those ads that say things like “as used by the best chefs,” well, that is because the best chefs demand quality. Their equipment is required to work a hundred times harder than domestic kitchen tools. It is also why hospitality venues across the Goulburn Valley go to In Hospitality to buy their equipment, they know that it is where they can get the best equipment that will meet their expectations and budget. Brand names like Rational, Williams and Conquest refrigeration, Norris dishwashers and Luus cooking appliances are a few of the nationally recognised brands that In Hospitality stock and recommend. There are hundreds of hospitality items that are on display that cannot be found elsewhere. In their new showroom, In Hospitality have brought everything out of the warehouse and put it on display to be seen, to be felt and understood.

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In Hospitality, like other businesses owned by Min and Jill have always been community minded, supporting sporting clubs and charities, We feel this is important for developing relationships and make a positive impact on our region. Min Innes-Irons With their new showroom in Stewart Street, Shepparton, they are open to the general public as well as serving the needs of the regions burgeoning hospitality sector. But it is not just the major equipment In Hospitality provide, there is Dimattina coffee and associated coffee making items, it is cutlery and environmentally friendly disposables made from sugar cane, bamboo and corn starch and they

In Hospitality always endeavour to provide attentive, personalised service. It’s a busy world and being accessible and responsive reflects the way you’re perceived by the community. Jill Innes-Irons even have gluten free straws. In Hospitality’s new home is located at 76-80 Stewart Street, Shepparton, behind GOTAFE and is open: Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm.