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■ COMMUNITY CONNECT | page 11 ■ Letters to the Editor | page 11 ■ Classifieds | pages 19,20+21 /SheppartonAdviser NEW WHAT’S ON IN THE REGION FEATURE

RUNS AND WICKETS IN CRICKET Sport Adviser

ALBANIAN HARVEST FESTIVAL RETURNS

RECREATING MUSICAL MEMORIES PAGE 13

Adviser Classifieds

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2022

What’s on UPCOMING EVENTS SAM AT SUNSET

Thursday Evenings 3rd March - 14th April Shepparton’s rooftop bar with a sunset view at the all new SAM sheppartonartmuseum.com.au

LLOYD WEBBER & THE GREAT COMPOSERS Wednesday 16th March 2pm Riverlinks Eastbank Ph: 5832 9511

UMPIRING…COME & TRY DAY

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ILLUMINATE

Friday 25th March 6pm – 9.30pm Saturday 26th March 5pm – 10pm Light & Sound experiences, live music & food trucks.

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Compliance questioned

By Deanne Jeffers VERBAL submissions for the proposal to develop the airspace above the Maude and Nixon Street carparks were heard by the Greater Shepparton City Council last week.

C om mu n it y c on su lt at ion clo s e d February 28, with 759 submissions received. Of these, 39 were invited to speak during the two-day closed Council hearing last Monday and Tuesday.

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GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY... Pictured, Shepparton Sailability volunteer, Richard Lilley giving Verney Road School student Cooper the opportunity to learn to sail. Photo: Kelly Lucas

SUNDAY 20 MARCH 11.00AM TO 5.00PM AT QUEENS GARDENS ENJOY AUTHENTIC ALBANIAN FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT!

Proudly supported by the Shepparton Albanian Moslem Society and the Shepparton Albanian Women’s Committee

Magical volunteer opportunities available

By Kelly Lucas ARE you looking for some fun in an outdoor and relaxed picturesque environment, amongst an array of wildlife around the calmness of water, in our very own backyard

right here in Shepparton? Shepparton Sailability are calling for volunteers to help their not-for-profit, self-funded community service, on the beautiful Victoria Park Lake.

Shepparton Sailability was established in

2012 and is aimed at providing people of all abilities the opportunity to learn to sail in an inexpensive, fun, and safe manner in the revolutionary Access yachts.

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AN EXCITING SUBDIVISION OF 175 RESIDENTIAL BLOCKS OF LAND IN A MASTER PLANNED ESTATE Corner Murchison-Tatura Road & Murton Road Tatura Victoria

AMENITIES & LIFE STYLE

LOCATION & INSPIRATION Tatura is in the Goulburn Valley region of Victoria and is a part of the City of Greater Shepparton.

The town is under 2 hours drive north of Melbourne and 10 minutes west of Shepparton.

Silkwater Plains is a convenient 5 minute drive to the Hogan Street town centre with multiple supermarkets, hardware stores, a pharmacy and a variety of specialty shops.

The town centre also has a selection of cafes for those that enjoy a daily caffeine hit. If you fancy a meal out, choose from Italian, Chinese or Indian restaurants, or grab a parma and a pot from the local pub.

For families with young children, the town has a preschool and various primary schools, with secondary schools located in nearby Shepparton.

Silkwater Plains is a planned subdivision of residential blocks. The subdivision is located near serene open plains on the southern edge of the town.

It is situated just a stones’ throw from the excitement

Weekends can be spent leisurely visiting nearby attractions such as Lake Mulwala, the various national parks and the numerous vineyards and wineries.

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of the Tatura Racecourse where the jockeys wear their brightly coloured silks.

One of the defining historical features of Tatura is a large water-wheel which can be seen near the roadside as you enter the town.

The subdivision’s proximity to open land, the racecourse and the importance of water to the town, proved to be a unique inspiration for the name of our estate – Silkwater Plains.

Stage 1 Now Selling Stage 1 | 1540 Murchinson-Tatura Rd, Tatura VIC 3616

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OBITUARY + NEWS

Ross Sugden Turnbull March 17, 1939 - March 3, 2022 LOCAL orchardist and well-known leader in the local fruit growing industry, Ross Sugden Turnbull died after a prolonged illness with Parkinsons Disease. Ross was chairman of Ardmona Fruit Products for 23 years from 1980 to 2003 overseeing the merger of Ardmona with SPC. Ross died peacefully surrounded by family.

He is survived by his devoted wife Daphne,

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his children Philip, Veronica, Christian and Alex, and his grandchildren Jake, Lucia, Walter, Harry, Edward, Hugo, James, Felix, Petra and Saskia, and proud father-in-law of Annelies, Anna and Catherine.

A fourth generation, Ardmona fruit grower, Ross will be remembered as a gentleman, for his infectious kindness and generosity.

William Joseph (Bill) O’Kane 20th July 1955 ~ 7th March 2022 LOCAL environmentalist and former CEO of Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority, Bill O’Kane died last week spending his final moments in the company of his family.

Born in the region and his final resting place is also to be here following a funeral held last Sunday at the Katamatite Cemetery.

Bill played a defining role in the formation of the GBCMA and took particular interest in the commercial needs of the region while

putting concern into the environmental impact of irrigation.

A devoted and adoring husband of 40 years to Marian Lawless, a proud father to Alannah and Bridget, and father-in-law to Sam. He was a loving Poppa to Betty, Teddy and Frances.

Bill was thought of as the life of the party, pillar of his community, farmer until the end and friend to all who knew him.

Serious health warning

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MULTIPLE cases of Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) have been detected in Victoria. People living along the Murray River and those who spend time or work outdoors may have an increased risk of contracting JEV. “While the majority of people infected with JEV will not develop any symptoms at all, the small percentage who do will experience severe infection with symptoms including headache, vomiting, disorientation, seizures, and coma,” said Moira Shire Mayor, Libro Mustica.

“In the most serious of cases there may be permanent neurological complications and death.”

Anyone experiencing these symptoms should seek urgent medical attention. To minimise risks, wear long, loose fitting clothes outdoors;

use mosquito repellents containing picaridin or DEET on exposed skin; coils can be effective in small outdoor areas; and limit outdoor activity where large numbers of mosquitoes are present.

For more information on the Japanese encephalitis virus go to the Department of Health website www.health.vic.gov.au

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It’s not too late to save Greens Lake

By Stephanie Holliday G R E E N S L A K E i n C orop, lo c ate d downstream of the Waranga Basin, is rapidly drying out, with visitors reporting the lake has significantly receded each time they visit.

The water level at the recreational lake has been progressively drying up since it was decommissioned as a water storage facility in 2019.

In 2019, a deal between Goulburn M u r r a y Wa t e r ( G M W ) a n d t h e Commonwealth has seen 8,300 precious megalitres of water traded away to the Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder. Without a remaining physical connection to the system, Greens Lake is expected to be dry most years.

In February 2020, GMW unveiled a $200,000 new shower and toilet facility at the lake which will go largely unused if the lake continuities on its path to becoming a 'dustbowl'.

Regular visitor to the site in recent years, Sammy Stanford, has witnessed first-hand how the lake has become more and more dry with every visit.

"We been visiting the lake as a family for years. It's disgusting and a disgrace that they are allowing this beautiful place to dry up!

"We enjoy visiting all year round. It's been a great place for recreational activities like boating, camping, fishing and water sports. Even in winter, we rug up, and the kid's fish.

"It's a safe place for families to visit as small children can play along the water's edge and it's a free camping site, which is rare these days," said Sammy.

Instead of filling up the body of water, the 'solution' is to relocate fish that live in the lake. However, that doesn't account for the birdlife that also call the lake home.

"What about all the flora and fauna that thrive there from the environmental wetland?" said Sammy.

"Money was spent to add amenities, BBQs, and bollards at the water's edge, so what was the point of that if they're going to let the place dry up?

"Something needs to be done now.

Greens Lake should be enjoyed by future generations to come," said Sammy.

Sammy believes there are alternative solutions such as campers paying a small fee which can go towards funding to fill the lake up again.

"This solution even creates jobs, there's just logical reason to allow the water to dry up. Local businesses such as the Corop General Store rely on the tourism Greens Lake brings to the area, what will come of them if the lake becomes obsolete?" asked Sammy.

There is currently a petition started by Sammy to save the lake, please visit the 'Save Greens Lake Recreation Reserve' Facebook group and follow the prompts to sign.

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UNBELIEVABLE...

Regular visitor to Greens Lake in recent years, Sammy Stanford has witnessed firsthand how the lake has become more and more dry with every visit. Pictured are her sons Asher and Mace staring in disbelief only weeks ago about how much it has receded. Photo: Sammy Stanford

Illogical new firewood laws slammed

NEW rules that severely limits access to firewood for residents of the Moira Shire, particularly those in the Barmah and Nathalia area, have been imposed.

In further firewood collections rules that came into force on March 1, residents of Moira Shire are now banned from accessing firewood at their nearest designated firewood collection point close to Rushworth.

Instead, residents reliant on firewood to heat their homes and cook their meals in towns such as Barmah face up to a near three and a half hour round trip to collect their wood at Swanpool.

The extra laws have been condemned

by The Liberal Member for Northern Victoria Wendy Lovell.

Speaking during the adjournment

debate in State Parliament this week, Ms Lovell said the omission of Moira Council as an authorised LGA to collect firewood at points like Rushworth was blatantly unfair considering the lack of conventional energy sources such natural gas throughout the shire.

Ms Lovell said Moira Shire towns like Barmah do not have a natural gas supply and residents have been collecting firewood locally for decades.

Ms Lovell called on the Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio to immediately reverse the new firewood collection rules and allow Moira Shire residents to collect firewood from government firewood collection areas in designated Victorian State Forests

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Submissions heard: Compliance questioned JOHN Anderson, president of Shepparton’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry expressed the Chamber’s concern over the loss of vital parking spaces.

“Businesses right across the CBD have expressed concern to the Chamber that there would be a loss of business due to both reduc tion of carparking and the concern for personal safety of ac c e s si ng a ro ofed carpark after dark,” Mr Anderson submit.

“This concern has been most strongly expressed by hospitality businesses who have staff currently using this park until late at night.”

In his submission, David Earle, past president of the Shepparton Rotary Club said nearby businesses cl a i m t he y w i l l move if the proposal goes ahead and cited impacts John Anderson to S h e pp a r to n AC E

This concern has been most strongly expressed by hospitality businesses who have staff currently using this park until late at night.

Secondary College, parking and business as reasons why the location of the proposal is inappropriate.

He finds the proposal is not in line with Council’s Shepparton CBD Strategy (2008), which states the CBD will attract visitors through a range of businesses and an interesting, safe, welcoming ambiance.

Mr Earle found the proposal is not compliant with recently amended standards under the Victorian Planning Provisions (VPP), Clause 55. Due to the development encroaching in the school’s privacy, for reducing capabilities of existing solar panels and solar access,

VOICES HEARD... 39 of 759 total submissions were asked to speak at closed meetings last week to share thoughts on the proposal to sell or gift the airspace above the Maude and Nixon Street carparks. Photo: Deanne Jeffers

and the social housing would not comply with adjusted the community who use the area to park, eat, learn, work, or shop. regulations concerning access to open green space.

In both their submissions, and what is a strong consensus Modern standards state that access to green, natural spaces is non-negotiable for counterbalancing the confines amongst the ‘nays’ to social housing at this particular of apartment living. The site cannot accommodate the site, Mr Anderson and Mr Earle expressed dismay at the required landscaping, tree canopy cover, or the outdoor “flawed planning” process that has failed to respect the space necessary for new residents or existing students, and neighbourhood or the needs of the community.

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The world that could be

Magical volunteer opportunities available SH E PPA RTON'S Roy H ill started ' S a i l abi l it y' t e n ye a r s a go a f t er retiring. He wanted to give back to the community, and in particular the elderly and people with disabilities, by showing them a way to feel free, and gain confidence on the water.

"I enjoy helping people, and the sailing experience for some can be magical.

Everyone deserves some joy in their life.

We judge their experiences by the smiles on their faces, and we get a lot of that," "If anyone would like to have a go at volunteering then please give me call on 0438 570 549. You don't have to be a sailor or even go in the water if you don't want to. We operate Tuesdays and Thursdays in the summer months and the experience as a volunteer is as magical as the reason, we do it," said Shepparton Sailability president, Roy.

VIEWING THE POSSIBILITIES... Residents enjoyed the Damon Gameau’s short film that revealed the possibilities in rejuvenating our environment. Photo: Deanne Jeffers.

By Deanne Jeffers RESIDENTS were left feeling hopeful after the premiere of award-winning director, Damon Gameau’s short film was shown in Shepparton on Friday.

Regenerating Australia asks viewers, ‘What would Australia look like by 2030 if we simply listened to the needs of its people?’ Set on New Year's Eve of 2029, a news anchor is ending their nightly bulletin on the decade ‘that could be’ if Australia united to become cleaner, fairer, and more community focused.

I spoke with viewers after the show and found that most people felt inspired by the film and that they found the positive message on climate talk to be motivating.

Many, including local teacher Jacqui Auard, said they would share the film with people they know.

GAINING CONFIDENCE ON THE WATER... Pictured, Shepparton Sailability volunteer, Loretta Gawne with Verney Road School student, Eliza Adams. Photo: Kelly Lucas

The viewing stirred conversation during the Q&A panel. Independent Member for Shepparton District, Suzanna Sheed, Zero Carbon Tatura’s Terry Court, and a representative from the youth council touched on issues brought up by the film.

They all encouraged the community to look around themselves and think of ways they can help regenerate our country.

To suppor t t he c a mpa ig n , W W F Australia is running an ‘Innovate to Regenerate’ challenge, with $2M to fund ideas that will help make this short film a reality for our nation.

Regenerating Australia will be available for free screenings from April 1. To stream the 17-minute film or to learn more, go to https://theregenerators.co/ regenerating-australia/

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Climate Change and what it means for Greater Shepparton GREATER Shepparton is already experiencing the impacts of climate change - higher maximum and minimum temperatures, less reliable rainfall, more extreme weather (storms, tornadoes), and greater risk of flooding from the Broken and Goulburn Rivers, all of which will affect our livelihoods and lifestyles. Climate Change is impacting on the geographic, social and economic prosperity of our community.

Health and Wellbeing impacts • Extreme heat and heatwaves -increased heat exposure/ heatstroke • Floods and Storms - personal safety and thunderstorm asthma • Bushfires - smoke inhalation and risk to life • Extreme weather events and drought - stress induced mental health and domestic violence Economy and Workforce impacts • Lower rainfall/climatic extremes and pests and diseases - disruptions to outdoor workers, projects, supply chains, tourism, major events, reduced agricultural productivity • Heat/Storms/Flooding - increased insurance claims and repairs and maintenance costs • Frost patterns are changing - we can no longer rely on seasonal patterns of the past • Farmers’ income directly impacted by changes to climate, including extreme weather damage to crops, or animal deaths Social impacts • Approximately 25% of Greater Shepparton’s population could be considered more vulnerable to climate change impacts due to their age

Neighbourhoods and Built Environment impacts • Extreme heat and weather events - increased energy and maintenance costs to maintain buildings at comfortable temperature (heating and cooling), and disruption to outdoor lifestyle, recreation and sports programs Environment and Emergency impacts • Extreme heat and weather events - continuing decline of biodiversity leading to further extinction and increase in pest plants and animals • Emergency Events and Bushfires - increased reliance on emergency services limiting their capacity to respond; costs and resources

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Increased temperatures, drought - Continued river health decline • Rivers and wetlands make Shepparton more susceptible to flooding from extreme rain events These impacts will continue to increase over time but the extent depends on what we do right now to achieve a Climate Safe Future for Greater Shepparton.

Have your say on the Greater Shepparton Climate Emergency Action Plan.

Let’s work together to create a Climate Safe Future.

Visit shaping.greatershepparton.com.au/our-climate-safefuture to have your say.

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NEWS

Motors running REV heads were in for a treat this long weekend just gone, when the 2022 Tour De Course got underway Friday.

Organiser Robin K naggs, said the weekend was a success.

He said, “The weather was great, and everyone enjoyed themselves.”

The rally is a huge social event that has been running for around 25 years. Participant Justin Walsh from C ole a mba l ly, N S W d rove w it h h is partner, Neileen Doherty in their Ford

Focus. They enter with a larger group of around eight cars.

35 cars competed over the weekend.

T he fi rst contest was scr utineering h e l d a t t h e M u s e u m o f Ve h i c l e Evolution (MOVE). The driving action got u nder way Sat u rday mor n ing at Shepparton’s DECA, where drivers were challenged on the skid pan. The Tour De Course 2022 then drove crowds to Wilby Raceway for more driving events, and then onto Winton Raceway on Monday for the grand finale.

BACK FOR 2022... Coleambally’s Justin Walsh drove with his partner Neileen Doherty amongst a group of their friends for the 2022 Tour De Course. Photo: Deanne Jeffers.

Lift off for higher learning MORE students will be supported to excel in after the Greater Shepparton Foundation awarded $68,000 in ‘Lift Off’ Education Scholarships to 15 recipients.

Since 2015, more than $470,000 has been allocated to 112 students. These scholarships enable secondary students from schools across the Goulburn Valley to have equal opportunities to pursue their educational dreams – many otherwise may have missed out due to financial or other barriers holding them back.

Research has shown that young people from non-

metropolitan regions in Victoria, like Shepparton, defer university studies at twice the rate of their metropolitan counterparts.

Shepparton’s Emmerson Dunne is one of the 2022 recipients. She thanked the Rotary Club of Shepparton for sponsoring the scholarship and said the money, “has allowed me to concentrate on my studies without the overwhelming stress of finding money to pay for my education. I can work less and enjoy my study to achieve my Nursing Diploma.”

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“It is such an honour to support our local students in this way,” said Jenny Sim of the RC of Shepparton. “It was the vision of long-time members, Lance Woodhouse and Keppel Turnour, to assist young people into education as a pathway to achieve their life’s ambition.”

“The scholarship is to assist students into study in the medical field. And to make sure Keppel and Lances’ huge inputs in our community are never forgotten.”

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POLITICS IS A TEAM SPORT

SO, Roydon Jones thinks the answer to the last six years of National Party inertia in Nicholls is an Independent. Really?

Sure, the Nats have always disappointed but when Sharman Stone was Liberal in Murray (now Nicholls), she showed us what a smart, strong, ethical politician looked like. W hat she achieved was amazing: the duplication of the GV Highway, the best rural medical clinical school in the country training doctors and

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

COU N T RY WOM E N’S A SSOC .

CRAFT EXHIBITION with handicrafts, home industries, and more Friday, March 25 from 2.30-5pm and Saturday, March 26 from 10am-4pm at t he S heppa r ton E a s t Fo otba l l Clubrooms, Central Park Reserve on C entral Avenue, Sheppar ton E ast.

Admission $5 with Devonshire tea and light refreshments available. Phone Cathy for general enquiries – 0400 037 026 TATURA MEN'S SHED MARKET DAY and garage sale 9am-3pm this Saturday, March 19 at Tatura Men's Shed (next to Tatura Racecourse on Ross Street, Tatura). BBQ, coffee van, and stalls selling goods such as plants, sauces, glassware, woodwork, and more. Plus live music, a car show, raffle and more.

FA S H I O N PA R A D E b y K a y ' s Fashions (Melb) this Friday, March 18th at 1pm at Shepparton Villages Tarcoola. Activities Centre, followed by Devonshire tea. $8 entry includes the Fashion Parade, Devonshire tea, and a lucky door prize. Bookings – 0438 567 957 or 5821 5708. Must be double vaccinated and show proof. Maximum 55 persons.

G V P R E G NA N C Y & FA M I LY SUPPORT open day Monday, March 28 11am-1pm at 15A St Andrews Road, Shepparton. Meet staff, walk through the facilities and learn about support ser vices available to mothers and children. Light refreshments on the day.

Contact Dianne Daws for more info: ddaws@caroline.org.au or 0400 522 439 C O U N T RY MUSIC FOR CHARITY in aid of the homeless at the Cricketers Arms Hotel Mooroopna on Thurs, March 24. Brendan Scott performing, playing all instruments.

Dancing. Doors open at 11.30am, meals at 12 noon. Entry $10 for bookings phone Joyce Yates 0408 218 411

dentists right here, she saved SPC, and the list goes on and on.

Sharman would have been ignored as an Independent. Think of Helen Haines in Indi. She was going to get an anticorruption commission. Really? Only if a party agrees. You do not send a single player out against a whole footy team.

You choose the strongest, smartest person possible to play in the team to make sure you win.

Take a ver y close look at Liberal

candidate Steve Brooks. He has what it takes, and he won’t be useless and ignored on the crossbenches.

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NEWS

Recreating musical memories

PLAYING FOR SUPPER... Pictured, The Splinters band member Paul Watson. Photo: Kelly Lucas

By Kelly Lucas AROUND five years ago, a few members of the Shepparton Brass and Wind Band, along with enthusiastic instrumental players, got together to form ‘The Splinters.’

The Splinters are a not-for-profit band who donate all their earnings to GV Hospice.

They don’t mind playing for their supper and indulging in a tasty cake or two along with a cuppa at the end of their shows, if it's on offer.

The music they play consists of unique arrangements from well known and loved songs that date back to the 1930s through to the 1970s, with a mixture of old-time dance tunes, some jazz and swing, to early rock and roll.

Band member, Paul Watson mentioned how ready the band was to ‘tear back into it’ after the previous years of Covid lockdowns, and

how much they all enjoyed playing for the elderly in nursing homes.

“It’s so enjoyable to see the elderly really responding to what we play, especially the ones who don’t normally communicate, and then they hear our tunes and suddenly their tapping their fingers and remembering lyrics.

It's incredible and it’s amazing how a tune can recreate musical memories for these people.

It’s also an honour to bring such joy like that to others,” said Paul.

The Splinters love a good fundraiser, event, or concert. If you need further information on this magnificent band, please contact www. sheppartonbrassandwind.com/splinter-group. html They are also on the hunt for a rhythm guitar player if there are any keen musical enthusiasts' reading.

Budget for key local projects SHEPPARTON'S priority infrastructure projects will require funding from the state Government and need to be included in the upcoming 2022-23 State Budget.

Speaking during the adjournment debate in State Parliament, The Liberal Member for Northern Victoria Wendy Lovell called on Treasurer Tim Pallas to address the need for job creation in the Shepparton electorate by committing funding to deliver important infrastructure upgrades in the electorate.

Funding is particularly sought for the following projects: • The State Government’s share of 20 percent of Stage 1 of the Shepparton Bypass Project,

making the Shepparton CBD safer by removing heavy vehicles through the city and creating a second river crossing between Shepparton and Mooroopna.

• A funding commitment of $20M for Stage 1 of the Shepparton Sports & Events Centre redevelopment, a project that will create 235 local jobs during construction • Funding to complete in full the planned redevelopment of Goulburn Valley Health • A funding commitment to upgrade the school crossing on the GV Highway at the

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Kialla West Primary School, making it safer for motorists and the school community.

• The State Government’s funding contribution toward the creation of the $24.2M Clinical Health School, constructed on the grounds of GV Health to help combat the shortage of nursing and midwifery positions and allied health professionals at the hospital.

“The 2022-23 State Budget is a chance for the Treasurer to finally commit to our region by funding these projects to create hundreds of jobs and deliver the infrastructure the Shepparton electorate need," said Ms Lovell.

NEWS

The Shepparton Albanian Harvest Festival returns AN event which showcases Albanian culture unlike any other event in Australia, The Shepparton Albanian Harvest Festival, will return on Sunday March 20. From 11am, the Harvest Festival will entertain audiences with traditional Albanian music, dancing, and cuisine, with entry being free.

This year it will be held in the heart of Shepparton, at Queens Gardens. The event was developed in Shepparton more than 20 years ago as a way for the Albanian community to celebrate its culture and help Albanian families in the area keep in touch.

The Harvest Festival will offer traditional Albanian food available for purchase, plenty of entertainment for the family with a kid's zone and a fruit and vegetable market that offers produce available to buy at wholesale prices, most of which is grown locally in the Goulburn Valley. Since the organising committee made

the decision to move the Festival into a more central location a few years ago, the cultural mix of people attending the Festival has broadened considerably.

“As a result, our committee would very much like to encourage a more diverse crowd to come along and help us celebrate our culture by sharing our entertainment, food and traditions” said Shepparton Albanian Moslem Society President Enver Sabri.

“The ongoing success of local cultural events such as Converge and the St Georges Road Food Festival demonstrate that there is a keen interest in people travelling to Shepparton to experience a multicultural event.”

This event is proudly supported by Greater Shepparton City Council, Digital Marketing Agency (DMA) at SCA and the Shepparton Albanian Womens Committee.

Father and daughter join shave to save campaign RESIDENTS are colouring and shaving their hair to raise money for cancer.

Peta Dunlop and her dad, Trevor, will shave their heads to raise money for the Breast Cancer Network. Breast cancer is the most diagnosed cancer nationally. Every day around 55 Australians are diagnosed with breast cancer, which equates to over 20,000 people diagnosed yearly.

Peta personally knows at least six individuals whose lives have been changed by a cancer diagnosis. Her best friend’s mum and three friends at work have all beaten cancer.

Peta’s Godmother received a positive diagnosis for breast cancer before Christmas and is currently receiving treatment. Sadly, Peta’s good friend lost their battle to the disease four years ago.

“I don’t think anyone should know that many people with breast cancer," said Peta.

“People have said that I’m brave for shaving my head. I’m not brave. The people going through this are brave and I hope that this money means there’s less worry in their lives.”

Peta and Trevor will shave their heads on Saturday, April 9 at 12 noon in the carpark at Woolworths Mooroopna. So far, they’ve raised around $2,000 online and via collection tins in businesses. They aim to raise $5,500 and Trevor has dyed his hair bright pink to drive donations and attention to the issue.

FESTIVAL RETURNS FOR 20222... The Shepparton Albanian Harvest Festival will return on Sunday March 20 from 11am at Queens Gardens. Pictured at a previous festival is Reg Qemal, Safet Kutrolli, Adam Perona, Enva Sabri, Shane Sali, Rahman Kutrolli, Chuz (Karen) Resul and Johnnie Perona in front. Photo: Supplied

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Receive up to $2,000 to improve your businesses shopfront • Re-do the external paint • Repair eves or verandas • Create new signage • Install or upgrade new lighting

LET IT GROW... Trevor and daughter, Peta Dunlop are growing their hair out for a worthy cause. Peta’s locks have been growing since her hair was short in 2016, and Trevor has dyed his hair pink to highlight their cause. Photo: Supplied.

Scan the QR code to donate or via collection tins found in Shepparton at Noble Monks, Hair

by Zandra and Get Chopped Shepparton, or at Woolworths Mooroopna.

The Shopfront Improvement Grant Program is designed to assist with improvements to support the amenity of local business, and the ongoing revitalisation of the Shepparton CBD and the commercial areas and main streets within small towns.

Applications close Wednesday 30 March 5pm To apply please speak to Council’s Place Manager (03) 5832 9700 or email bonnie.mcintosh@shepparton.vic.gov.au

For more information contact Council on 5832 9700 or visit www.greatershepparton.com.au

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NEWS

LIBERAL MEMBER FOR NORTHERN VICTORIA REGION

Parliament Wrap Up

In State Parliament last week, I raised several issues important to the people of the Shepparton electorate.

Artists pay homage to the Goulburn River

SUPPORT FOR SHEPPARTON BYPASS

With the 2022-23 State Budget due in May, I called on Treasurer Tim Pallas to ensure it contained funding to complete important infrastructure projects in Shepparton that will provide vital services and create hundreds of local jobs. Shepparton infrastructure projects that require funding in the 2022-23 State Budget include: • The State Government’s 20% share of Stage 1 of the Shepparton Bypass Project.

• $20m for Stage 1 of the Shepparton Sports & Events Centre redevelopment.

• Funding to fully complete the Goulburn Valley Health redevelopment.

• A funding commitment to upgrade the school crossing at the Kialla West Primary School on the GV Highway.

• A funding contribution toward the creation of the $24.2 million Clinical Health School.

FIREWOOD COLLECTION IN MOIRA SHIRE

Last year the Andrews Labor Government banned the collection of firewood in the Barmah National Park. This decision impacted many residents in the Barmah district, where there is no access to natural gas.

For generations, many residents of the Moira Shire, particularly around Barmah, have relied on firewood to heat their homes and cook their meals.

Recently the Andrews Labor Government imposed further firewood collections rules that came into force on 1st March, banning residents of Moira Shire from accessing firewood at their nearest designated firewood collection point close to Rushworth. Instead, residents reliant on firewood to heat their homes and cook their meals in towns such as Barmah face up to a near 3½ hour round trip to collect their wood at Swanpool.

This omission of Moira Council as an authorised LGA to collect firewood at points like Rushworth is blatantly unfair and I called on the Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio to immediately reverse the new rules and allow Moira Shire residents to collect firewood from government firewood collection areas such as Rushworth.

GETTING ARTY IN TONGALA... The ‘Tongala Town Square project’ officially opened to the public at last Friday. Tongala street artist’ Murray Ross with one of his pieces. Photo: Supplied

THE spotlight is on Tongala, with the ‘Tongala Town Square project’ officially opening to the public recently.

The Tongala Lions Club project has transformed a vacant block of land next to the local pharmacy into an outdoor art gallery complete with murals, an information board and other art creations relating to the Goulburn River.

Tongala street artists’ Murray Ross, Jill Conway and Teena Savage have spent the past six months painting the seven murals, which depict horse riding in the High Country, Lake Eildon Dam, trout fishing in one of the tributaries, yabbying in the

lower reaches of the river, camping and canoeing at Yambuna and a farmer irrigating.

The latest pieces will complement the current street art of more than 50 murals, depicting everything from the history of Australia and Tongala, native animals and sports to biblical scenes and ‘selfie angel wings’.

“We hope it becomes a bit of a town square where people can gather and enjoy some art while learning a bit about the Goulburn River,” Mr Ross said.

“It’s all about making a sustainable future for Tongala and the surrounding region. We need to get visitors and tourists here. Keeping the shops open is the biggest problem in our town.”

When a tree falls in the forest...

ROSS STREET TATURA UPGRADE

The poor road surface of Ross Street in Tatura has been a major concern for local motorists for many years. I first raised the poor condition of Ross Street in 2016, in particular the stretch of road between Edgar St and William St. I raised the issue again with Minister for Roads Ben Carroll in October 2020 after the continuous deterioration of the road surface caused by the many heavy vehicles that use Ross Street each day.

In response Mr Carroll provided a promise that the section of Ross St in question would receive a full-width, asphalt pavement treatment repair. These works have not been carried out, and my office has received numerous complaints from Tatura residents regarding the current condition of the road surface. I have again asked the Minister to commit funding to complete the full-width asphalt pavement treatment repair of Ross Street in Tatura between Edgar Street and William St as promised.

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LAST year, Independent Member for Shepparton District Suzanna Sheed voiced concerns over largescale illegal logging in Shepparton Regional Park and Lower Goulburn National Park, following several reports that illegal loggers were using chainsaws at all hours to steal trees that would be sold as firewood in Shepparton and Melbourne.

In the past two years, Parks Victoria recorded 244 incidents of illegal timber harvesting in Shepparton Regional Park and Lower Goulburn National Park.

"From a large number of incidents, only five people have been prosecuted for illegal timber harvesting activities within the Lower Goulburn National Park but none at Shepparton Regional Park," said Ms Sheed.

"While this is quite a low number, a further seven prosecution briefs are currently being prepared against 11 people and 10 infringement notices have been issued."

One person has been fined $7,500 for illegally removing firewood and for damage to wildlife habitat, and another received a 12-month jail sentence.

"W hile action is being taken against these criminals who are decimating our local environment and wildlife habitat, causing angst among nearby residents, and avoiding paying taxes, I feel that many are avoiding detection and not facing our courts."

"However, I am heartened that the targeted operation on illegal logging will continue to be led by the Conservation Regulator and Parks Victoria until the end of 2022," Ms Sheed said.

If you see something, say something. Call 136 186 to report suspected illegal activity.

ILLEGAL ACTIVITY... Firewood is a limited resource in many areas of the state, particularly in drier forests like Lower Goulburn National Park and Shepparton Regional Park (pictured), where trees with higher firewood value tend to have slow growth rates. If you see something, say something. Call 136 186 to report suspected illegal activity. Photo: Deanne Jeffers.

NEWS

A first for Australian gallery or museum SHEPPARTON has been put on the map for leading the way in reaching a major sustainability development. SAM has been awarded a 6-Star Green-Star ‘Design & As Built’ v1.2 rating, the highest rating possible, making SAM the first Australian gallery or museum to achieve this accolade. This achievement represents world leadership in sustainable design of a public building.

Previously the site of a petrol station with no ecological value, the site was carefully remediated to restore significant wetlands.

Limiting the museum floor area to cover the degraded area allowed more land to be preserved or returned to its natural state.

Designed by Denton Corker Marshall, with environmental consultancy services provided

by Integral Group, SAM was built with sustainability in mind. Energy efficient features include the compact design that reduces

thermal transfer and energy demand, while maximising access to natural lighting.

As well as generating energy from 162 photovoltaic panels, toilet flushing at SAM and nearby public toilets is supplied from a 10,000L underground rainwater tank, and at least 95 percent of the steel used in the building was sourced from a responsible steel maker.

The features that scored SAM this rating also improve visitor experience. For example, enclosed spaces are designed to minimise crosstalk between spaces and to reduce reverberation, creating comfortable acoustic conditions.

SA M’s 6 - St a r G re en St a r rat i ng demonstrates a growing commitment to sustainability targets while illustrating Shepparton’s contribution to grand design and the protection of our unique environment.

MAXIMISING NATURAL LIGHT... SAM’s 6 Star Green Star rating demonstrates natural lighting levels with access to daylight through massive windows within the building. Photo: Kelly Lucas

Council aims to reduce gambling with alliance membership COUNCIL PARTNERSHIP FORMED...

Partnership formed to help our local community, with gambling.

Photo: Supplied

GREATER Shepparton City Council have endorsed a partnership with The Alliance for Gambling Reform to tackle the high rate of gambling in the municipality.

Annual expenditure on electronic gaming machines in Greater Shepparton is higher than the state and regional Victorian averages.

Mayor, Councillor Kim O’Keeffe said the Greater Shepparton Public Health Advisory Committee (PHWAC) recognised we needed to reduce the harm caused by gambling in Greater Shepparton.

“With a higher average than the rest of the state, it is important we explore ways to do this. Gambling harm is a

key focus area for the PHWAC and is included in the Greater Shepparton Public Health Strategic Plan 2018 – 2028,” said Cr O’Keeffe.

“The devastating effect of gambling affects the gambler, their families, their employment and their health. Anything Council can do to support this initiative will be worthwhile,” she added.

The Alliance for Gambling Reform is a collaboration of organisations with a shared concern about the harmful aspects of gambling and its normalisation in Australian culture. They campaign for reforms of the gambling industry that reduce the harm it causes, particularly to local communities.

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Women Only swimming sessions back on GREATER Shepparton City Council is again partnering with 'This Girl Can Victoria' to deliver sessions that empower women to be active and access Council facilities.

After seeking feedback on the program from the Greater Shepparton community in December last year, Council will now host Women Only Swimming sessions more regularly from this Sunday onwards.

G re ater Sheppa r ton C it y C ou nci l community director, Louise Mitchell, says the program has had real success in building a supportive community of women who encourage each other to get out and be active.

“We want all women to feel comfortable about physical activity and these sessions give participants an opportunity to focus on and enjoy getting active,” Ms Mitchell said.

“It is our hope that the confidence gained by women during this program will lead to their participation in additional physical activity opportunities on offer in the community.”

Aquamoves program and education coordinator, Liliana Angeles is looking forward to the return of the program.

“Our Women Only Swimming program opens the doors to women and girls who may not usually participate in swimming.

Watching them relax while having fun with friends and family is one of the best parts of the sessions,” she said.

Women Only Swimming will be held at Aquamoves from 5.30pm to 8.30pm on the first and third Sunday of each month, with access to the centre’s indoor 25m, leisure and hydrotherapy pools, sauna and spas.

POPULAR SESSION RETURNS… Liliana Angeles is all smiles near the water as she anticipates a great turnout for the returning Women Only Swimming sessions. Photo: Kelly Lucas.

For more i n for m at ion about t h is Sunday’s Women Only Swimming session, v isit t he Aqua moves website w w w. aquamoves.com.au

Rare summer sees river flow

Fishing and camping ‘never been better’

By Deanne Jeffers THE Goulburn River has benefited from a rare summer, which saw more natural flows than Inter-Valley Transfers (IVTs) in the waterway, according to peak Victorian recreational fishing body, VRFish.

“We regard the river as a jewel in the crown for Victoria’s native aquatic species, from Murray cod to critically endangered Trout cod and Murray Spiny crayfish” said VRFish chairman, Rob Loats. “From below Nagambie weir, through Shepparton to the Murray are one of the last refuges and breeding grounds for these incredible species.”

The best summer flows for the lower Goulburn are around 600-800 meg/day, which replicates natural summer flows, and provides ideal conditions for the survival of breeding

fish and crays. While high IVTs and unseasonal water pulses hurt the Goulburn and waterways by degrading riverbank stability and vegetation, which also reduces access for fishing and other recreational or cultural activities.

This past summer, for the first time in a long time, the lower Goulburn saw some of the most natural flows with minimal IVTs meaning less damange from water pushing down the river.

As a result, riparian vegetation has rebounded, native fish have responded to natural spawning cues, and fishing and camping has never been better.

“The Goulburn is a wonderful river. It is the heartbeat of the Goulburn Valley and draws fishers from across Victoria to chase iconic Murray cod. Let’s do all we can to look after it,” said Mr Loats.

NEWS

Think about the quality of your donated items

By Kelly Lucas W HO remembers that old commercial on television where two men are sorting through their belongings to donate to charities, and one man has a broken tennis racquet that he throws in a bag to later donate. The ad conveyed the message to not donate items that cannot be recycled or sold, and this story delivers that same message.

During the months of December and Ja nu a r y, S heppa r ton’s G V H o spic e Opportunity Shop on Fryers Street, were overwhelmed by donations, but sadly many

FRUIT FLY URBAN UPDATE

Fruit home Fruit fly Fly and in December gardeners Queensland fruit fly (Qfly) numbers

WELCOMING DONATIONS BACK... The donation bins at the Fryers St Opportunity Shop in Shepparton are now open again to the public, after the service was closed because of general waste donations. Pictured from left, Fryers St Opportunity Shop volunteer Audrey McLaren, acting manager Nancy Sessions, new start volunteers Lyn Gilchrist and Maria Conti, and volunteer Pamela Woods. Photo: Kelly Lucas

of the items where nothing more than general waste. They were forced to close the bins to the public to sort out the extreme amounts of rubbish they were left to deal with and were saddened that people saw their establishment as nothing more than a dumping point.

The Opportunity Shop provides an additional source of revenue for the GV Hospice Care services which run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This service allows people in palliative care direct care in their

own homes.

“We absolutely welcome donations like clothes, bric-a-brac and furniture, but they need to be quality, pre-loved items. The donation bins are now back open to the public and if you give the shop a call on 5831 6448 we can arrange home pickups,” said Opportunity Shop acting manager, Nancy Sessions.

S omeone's t rash ca n be a not her's treasure, but if its broken or soiled, it is simply just trash, not treasure, for anyone.

Game changer for education BE T TER

HEALTH

D E M A N D S f o r m o r e e du c at i o n options in the Goulburn Valley are being heard and the countdown is on for Shepparton’s first Anglican school to begin welcoming students.

Enrolments at All Saints Anglican School open this month for semester one starting 2024. The Anglican Schools Commission (ASC) is inviting local families to attend information sessions to learn more prior to enrolments opening.

All Saint’s intends to offer families a high-quality, low-fee, co-educational journey for primary and secondary students. The school will initially offer classes from prep to Year 7 in the first year, growing to offer all grades from Prep to Year 12 by 2029.

“We’re thrilled to be opening All Saints A ng lican S chool as a new education option for local families.

The All Saints’ crest, colours and the motto Equipped to Serve, have been carefully selected to represent and reflect Shepparton’s rich and vibrant agricultural and historical significance, and contribution to the region,” said A SC ch ief exec ut ive of f icer, T he Reverend Peter Laurence OAM. "Planning is well underway and construction of the school on our 16-hectare site on Verney Road in Shepparton North will begin before the end of the year.”

Info sessions will be held at The Carrington Hotel this Sunday, March 20 at 3pm, and on Monday, March 21 at 9am and 5.30pm. Sessions are open to all members of the community, but registration is required. To register, visit www.allsaints.vic.edu.au

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• Euroa Mooroopna Ardmona • Mooroopna Avenel Orrvale Shepparton Barooga • Shepparton Strathmerton Cobram It is recommended home gardeners Echuca Tatura and property owners who live near Euroa Toolamba these towns have fruit fly traps Finley Tungamah out and have a fall-back position if Katunga Undera captured numbers in trapsTown increase Kyabram Violet (e.g. baiting, netting or tree removal).

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Hot spots can be habitual, where they Weather outlooks are reporting that occur each year at approximately the eastern and south-eastern Australia same time or can be a new hot spot are entering a La Nina event as we where Qfly have moved into a –new area, had in mid-2019 to early 2020.

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Country music extravaganza heading to Shepparton A CELEBRATION of all things country is coming to town, with the inaugural Goulburn Valley Country Music Festival fast approaching.

Featuring some of Australia’s best country musicians, including Australia’s most loved country music identity and outback icon, Lee Kernaghan, plus over 10 amazing country artists including Brad Cox, Casey Barnes, Felicity Urquhart and so many more. For one show only, catch Lee perform his classics as well as new hits from his ‘Backroad Nation’ album, live in Shepparton.

Lee has strong ties to our region, and even attributed the inspiration behind his 2009 hit, ‘I milk cows’, to an interaction he had with a fan at Shepparton Showgrounds.

“Shepparton holds a special place in my heart. In 2008, I played at a drought relief event at the Shepparton Showgrounds. I was signing the tailgate of this guy’s ute and I asked him what he did for a living.

“He didn’t say I’m a farmer, or I run a dairy, he said “I milk cows”, and the rest was country music history!”

Lee also regularly played solo shows at the GV Hotel in the 80s and early 90s, prior to his recording career beginning.

“Shepparton is my old stomping ground.

It will be amazing to play after two years of the entertainment industry being at a virtual standstill. I’m thrilled to be back on the road.”

The event will be jam-packed with great tucker options available from food trucks

DO YOU MILK COWS?... Featuring some of Australia’s best country musicians, including Australia’s most loved country music identity and outback icon, Lee Kernaghan, the inaugural Goulburn Valley Country Music Festival fast approaching, with tickets selling fast. Photo: Supplied

and a smokehouse BBQ, and plenty of entertainment between acts in the way of line dancing, whip cracking, rides, market stalls, on-site bars and all-round good times.

Ta k i n g p l a c e a t t h e S h e p p a r t o n Showgrounds, this all ages, ticketed event will

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Final Release tickets are on sale now.

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Budding ballerinas bloom

BLOOM at The Woolshed marks Awaken Dance Theatre Company’s fifth spectacular season of dance.

Bloom is an original and contemporary dance performance exploring the concept of rising to reach one’s full potential using nature as a metaphor in an indoor and outdoor experience. The performance includes a threecourse meal, beginning with canapes on the deck looking

work in collaboration with The Australian Ballet Education and Outreach, thanks to The Fairley Foundation.

‘Bloom - At the Woolshed’ comes to The Woolshed at Emerald Bank, Kialla on March 30 and 31, from 7pm.

Tickets cost $75 for children and $115 for adults. These can be purchased online at http://sheppartonfestival.org.au/ event/bloom-at-the-woolshed/

over the lake while you view the first act.

The audience will then be seated indoors for the second and third acts to be enjoyed with the main course and dessert. The infusion of performance, fine dining, and sensory delights make this a truly unmissable program event.

The cast of 25 young local performers have created this

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By Kelly Lucas THE Kyabram Rodeo went off with a bang last Friday night, with thousands of people in attendance to watch the action put on by the cowboys and cowgirls.

There was plenty happening for everyone. From kids rides to side shows to hot food and drinks, the main events however were the highlight of the night, where families and people of all ages gathered on the side-lines to get a glimpse of this sport, which is unlike any other.

ONE HELL OF A RIDE... This cowboy put on one hell of a ride for all spectators last Friday night, at the Kyabram Rodeo. Photos: Kelly Lucas

Runs and wickets in cricket with rising star - Wil Harrison

By Kelly Lucas CRICKET is a sport that is played all around the world but right here in our own backyard cricket has become a fun pastime for people of all ages, especially kids. Meet 12-year-old Wil Harrison, whose love for anything ‘sport’ has taken this young kid’s cricketing career to the next level.

Wil started playing cricket when he was just five years old, now seven years on this talented leg-spin bowler is playing junior cricket for Kyabram Fire Brigade Cricket Club and this year it is his second year of C grade senior cricket, with the Stanhope Cricket Club.

This year Wil ended the junior season where he won the overall batting averages with an average of 106 runs, he was only dismissed once for the season. Last year he took his best bowling figures in C Grade for Stanhope when they played Rushworth.

He took three wickets for 28 runs off eight overs, and his first senior wicket was caught by his father Daryl Harrison.

Sunday, March 6 just gone, saw this father and son duo play in their first senior

CRICKET FINALS... pictured from left, father and son duo, Daryl and Wil Harrison after playing in their first senior cricket final together. Photo: Supplied

cricket final together for C grade, on the Moama Recreation Reserve. Father, Daryl Harrison shared the joy with mates about how playing with his son on such a significant occasion is like ‘ticking something off the bucket list.’

“We didn’t get the win to book a berth in the Grand Final, but it was awesome to be there for his first ball. It was a perfect leg break to get the oppositions best bat (who was 50 not out), caught at first slip.

Keep working hard and the rewards will come mate,” said Mr Harrison.

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