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SPECIAL 12 PAGE SPC BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS FEATURE INSIDE

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Basin communities caught in the current

INDEPENDENT MPs, including Member for Indi, Dr Helen Haines, have shown their support for the Albanese Government's ex tensive water buyback initiative.

Federal member for Nicholls, Sam Birrell MP, expressed his concern, stating, "The passage of this legislation through the House of Representatives is a sad day for people across the Murray-Darling Basin who face the economic and social destruction of their Continued Page 19 communities."

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We partner with peak industry organisations to provide our students unique opportunities and experiences specific to their interests.

Our students will receive a tailored career plan to develop key employability and life skills for a successful future. SEDA College is currently seeking qualified and motivated Education Engagement Assistants to join our team.

For more information on the role please refer to our website http://www.seda.vic.edu.au/ about-seda/jobs-at-seda-college/

2023 SPC BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS... from left Tricia Martinek of Greater Shepparton Business Centre, Becc Fischer of Harvey Norman, Katie Taylor of La Trobe University Shepparton campus, Kieran Moon of Harvey Norman, Manika of Greater Shepparton City Council Environment Department, Heath Barton of the GMCU, Peter York of SPC Operations, Steve Mullins of WIN TV, Geoff Adams of The Adviser, Pam Arnold of SPC Operations, Aaron Brain of Shepparton BMW, Wayne Sutton of Greater Shepparton Business Network and Shepparton Club, John Anderson president of Greater Shepparton Business Network, Ingrid Thomas of Shepparton & Goulburn Valley, Matt Connell of Optus Business Centre Vic Regional North and Milena Millar of are-able. Photo: Dillon Shelley

All is set for region’s premier business awards THE 2023 SPC Business Excellence Awards is set to celebrate exceptional performance demonstrated by businesses, individuals and organisations across various business sectors. This year marks the 26th anniversary of recognising outstanding business expertise in 11 categories, generating excitement among participants, nominees, their loved ones and the wider community ahead of Friday’s Gala Dinner. See special SPC Business Excellence Awards Feature starting on page 23

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FROM LEFT: Chaley Haby (Interior Consultant), Shannon Brown-Shepherd (Interior Consultant), Scott Lucas (Installer) Kaye & Glenn McAuliffe (Proprietors), Sam Smith (Installer), Michele Gerada (Instore Interior Consultant) & Kelly Brown (Interior Consultant) Glenn and Kaye McAuliffe are proud to unveil their pristine, newly renovated Dollar Curtains + Blinds showroom.

After two months of refurbishment, the floor space has been expanded to encompass more of their Australian-made range of window furnishing options.

From Curtains to Blinds, Shutters, Awnings and more, you’ll be able to visualise their products within your home. The showroom comprises of neutral tones, giving customers a clear idea of how different fabrics,

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The DC+B Shepparton team services the Goulburn Valley and surrounding areas, with four expert Consultants available to design, measure and quote, along

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By Dillon Shelley THE Goulburn Valley is sitting on a veritable gold mine, with an estimate of up seven million ounces of gold hidden beneath its surface, according to a study by the Geological Survey of Victoria. Current gold prices project the total value of this hidden treasure could be up to an astounding $22.1B. The study, which utilised advanced survey techniques to create a detailed three-dimensional model of the land, revealed the existence of rich gold deposits, some as close as 100 meters beneath the surface, with others reaching depths of up to 300 meters. However, since the conclusion of the survey some time ago, no tangible gold has yet been produced.

Paul McDonald, the Geological Survey of Victoria Director, recently stated, "Gold exploration amongst older rocks under younger cover remains at an early stage in the northern section of the Melbourne Zone." He added that several companies have been actively exploring north of Bendigo since the survey's conclusion, identifying new gold mineralization and resources.

With modern drilling technology allowing such gold to be mined, McDonald envisions a "corporate gold rush," with potential new goldfields spanning from Swan Hill to Hamilton and across to Shepparton, forming what he refers to as the "new golden triangle."

Despite the challenges that mining gold from beneath sediment may present, the prospect of a new gold rush in Victoria, particularly in the Goulburn Valley, is an exciting one. As McDonald aptly put it, "The gold itself is still romantic. It's just a bit harder to get at."

Primary Education

GOLD RUSH 2.0… A study reveals the Goulburn Valley is sitting on a gold mine worth up to $22.1 billion.

The region shown in green hatching displays the area surveyed that contains the gold undercover, leading to what could be a new gold rush in the region. Photo: Earth Resources Victoria

Secondary Education

Higher Education & Skills

School support roles roll on to teaching PHOTO… Dylan and Annalei with Tatura students (from left) Kaine, Lincoln and Jess Annalei Moon is just weeks away from graduating as a teacher – yet she’s already right at home in a classroom of children.

“I find my job can be great fun. I love introducing my passion for sport to the children.”

The 22-year-old has this year combined part-time work with study as an Education Support (ES) staff member at Tatura Primary School, where she is helping children who need additional learning assistance.

Both Dylan and Annalei grew up in Greater Shepparton and attended La Trobe University to study teaching. For Tatura Principal Susanne Gill, nurturing the teachers of tomorrow has provided a tangible benefit to her school as well as the wider profession.

“I love working with students who need that extra help – you can really make a difference,” she said.

“Not all ES staff want to be teachers and we need their support to help run the school in all kinds of roles,” she said. “But for those who do want to teach, there’s no better work experience!”

Dylan Argus, 29, was working as a graphic artist and lifeguard when he opted to pick up some ES shifts. He is now a fully qualified Physical Education, Health and Science teacher at Tatura Primary.

Support2Teach La Trobe University has designed a program especially for local ES staff to train as teachers

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For more information on Education Support roles, email shepparton.education. plan@education.vic.gov.au

The Shepparton Education Plan

improving education outcomes & life opportunities from early years to adulthood

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Towering concern for local residents

By Aaron Cordy THE PURSUIT of the fastest internet connection is a continuing beast for service providers, with the upgrade to 5G and the expansion of the Greater Shepparton community it means more towers are required to keep the airwaves buzzing with data.

The latest proposed 5G tower at 490 Verney Road, Grahamvale, is causing concerns for community members who live in the radiation bubble. The site will be built opposite Goulburn Valley Grammar and next to the historic Shortwave Radio Towers. While there is debate and uncertainty about the levels of radiation emitted from a 5G tower compared to a 4G tower. Residents question what

damage the new 5G tower will do to the site's historical significance.

“Our major concern is the world-renowned, iconic Radio Australia site being negatively impacted by the telecommunications facility, which will take away from its importance and prestige for future preservation,” said Alicia Niglia.

The new Telecommunications Facility is driven by the Victorian Government and funded by Connecting Victoria program to ensure reliable coverage is provided to this region. This project is part of the $550M Connecting Victoria program to fast-track better mobile and broadband services.

“The proposal requires planning approval

CONCERN... Mums Alicia Niglia(rear left) and Kristen Clurey(rear right) are concerned the iconic Radio Australia site being negatively impacted by the proposed 5G tower. From Left, Annabel, Lily and Ella Niglia, with Mitchell and Cooper Clurey. Photo: Aaron Cordy

from Council; however, it is not required to undergo public notification in accordance with the Victorian Planning and Environment Act 1987, due to its classification as a State Funded Project under Clause 52.19 of the Greater Shepparton Planning Scheme,” said Jenny Gray, Telstra’s Regional General Manager for Victoria However, through Amplitel, Telstra has

opened up for public enquiries with a short window via their email consultation@ acquirecomm.com.au which closes on Thursday, October 26.

In May this year, the Shepparton Council rejected a proposal to move another 5G tower, which will be erected on Echuca Road, Mooroopna, much to the dismay of the families forced to live under its shadow.

Twenty-five years of beautiful wordcraft

By Aaron Cordy THE poets gathered to celebrate the 25-year Lifetime Membership of two Goulburn Valley Writers Group (GVWG) members earlier this month. Established over 30 years ago by Hugh Oakes, to create a space for writers of poetry and prose to promote the art of quality creative writing in the community.

Eileen Torney and Roger Furphy were the guests of honour on the night, at GVWG’s regular monthly meeting.

An English teacher and Librarian, Eileen had an affinity for everything writing. After attending a Country Festival of Writing, she was encouraged to join by then President Pat Crudden, and quickly became a vibrant member of the group.

Her love of genealogy led her to publish a three-book series, Early Families of Shepparton & District. Along with many poems and short stories in magazines like Tamba.

“I’ve always enjoyed being a member, so I've never thought of it being any other way. I've learnt a lot about different varieties of poems. Most of all I've met a lot of interesting people,” said Eileen.

Roger Furphy also joined after attending a Country Festival of Writing. And was President from 2004 to 2006. His first novel, Two Brothers, published in 1996, was soon followed by several poetry collections. His latest, ‘Roundabout’, was published October 1 this year.

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LIFETIME OF POETRY... Eileen Torney and Roger Furphy were honoured with 25-year Lifetime Memberships of the Goulburn Valley Writers Group. Photo: Aaron Cordy

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Shonky patch jobs fall short of fixing the continuous road problems in the Goulburn Valley

By Aaron Cordy NAVIGATING Goulburn Valley’s unpredictable road conditions can truly put drivers to the test. Unexpected obstacles like sudden potholes may appear, demanding an immediate decision - should one keep up with the existing speed or subtly decrease it, potentially drawing pressure from tail-gating traffic? These crucial decisions, made within split seconds, can greatly impact the safety and wellbeing of every family journeying along these roads.

While River Road and Doyles Road are more commonly known as The Truck Route, one trip around the bend from Kialla to Shepparton and it’s easy to see trucks are not the primary users of the road. The heavy traffic along the road with the overburdened loads has created one of the more uneven and pothole-ridden patches in the Goulburn Valley despite extensive work on the road over the last two years. Over 30 potholes and rough patches litter the road, not including the mismatch in the sections that have been resurfaced and make a ‘thunk’ every time your tyres cross over them.

In a spate of patch jobs and resurfacing that is taking place across Shepparton, Kialla and Mooropna, some of the worst potholes were filled in along River Road in recent weeks, but round the bend to Doyles Road and it’s back to the cheese grater effect locals are used to. Enduring an extensive amount of vehicle damage while putting motorists and their families at risk.

The Liberal Member for Northern Victoria Wendy Lovell has added her voice to the unanswered call for better roads

A STANDARD RULER… potholes were filled in along River Road in recent weeks, but round the bend to Doyles Road and it’s back to the cheese grater effect with potholes larger than a 30cm ruler. Causing extensive vehicle damage while putting motorists and their families at risk. Photo: Aaron Cordy

in the Goulburn Valley, stating the Katamatite-Shepparton Road and the Goulburn Valley Highway between Wahring and Arcadia, [the latter was previously reported on by The Adviser.]

“While Labour cuts their roads maintenance budget,

tragically Victorians continue to die on country roads and I call on the Minister to fix these roads now,” said Ms Lovell.

Yet words and shonky patch jobs fall short as residents and victors are continually forced to risk our treacherous roads and pay the too-high price.

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The monster mash

ANOTHER great night was had by the Sheppa r ton Da nce Group last week.

Attendees at the October dance got spooky at the Shepparton Seniors hall, with some dancers travelling from Melbourne for the occasion.

The Halloween themed dance is one of a series of monthly dances, held on the second Saturday of each month at the hall.

If you’re interested in joining in on the fun and starting a hobby that benefits both your health and memory, head down to 132 Welsford Street on Wednesdays from 1pm to 5pm or from 7pm until 10pm for dance practise, with people of all ages welcome.

It’s $10 a lesson, with tea, coffee, biscuits and good times included. To find out more, call 0412 858 019.

DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY... The Shepparton Dance Group got spooky at the Shepparton Seniors hall at a Halloween-themed dance last week. Photo: Supplied

A swimmingly good career COU NCIL will be hosting a Swimming Instructor Recruitment Day to make the job application process easier, quicker, and more accessible.

The recruitment day will take place at Aquamoves Lakeside Shepparton on Thursday October 26, offering an inclusive and relaxed environment that will allow people to apply for Swimming Instructor roles through informal conversations with Council staff. Council’s Centre Manager Aquamoves, Steven Wilson, said Swimming Instructors play a pivotal role in instilling water safety skills and confidence in individuals of all ages.”

We believe in creating a community where every person can enjoy aquatic activities safely, and our recruitment day will be an opportunity for passionate individuals to join us in this mission,” he said.

“Joining our Swimming Instructor team isn't just about a job; it's about empowering individuals with essential life skills

TAKE A DIP... Greater Shepparton Council is set to host a Swimming Instructor Recruitment Day at Aquamoves on Thursday 26 October.

Photo: Stephanie Holliday

and contributing to a safer community. We firmly believe in teaching today for a safer tomorrow.”

Whether you're an experienced Swimming Instructor, recently qualified, transitioning to retirement, seeking an after school job or looking for a career change, Council welcomes you to explore this opportunity.

Council looks forward to the recruitment initiative bringing a fresh wave of passionate individuals to its

dedicated Swimming Instructor team, and invites everyone interested to register for the sessions via their website.

As an added incentive, candidates not yet qualified will have the opportunity to have their Swimming Instructor qualification paid for in full by Council. For further details or assistance with registering, contact Council's People and Development team on 5832 9700 or by emailing council@ shepparton.vic.gov.au.

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Solar powering their way to nationals SOLAR POWERED FUN...

Congupna Primary School’s grade five and six students zoomed through some impressive performances at the State Championships last week.

Back row, from left: 4th place Surfing Kings, Alex Bye, William Warner, Hudson Simpson, (absent) Harry Williams. 3rd placed River Rippers, Piper Roger Ethan Hill, Leigh Stevens Lucinda Threlfall. Front 1st placed All 4 Cylinders, Jack Wells Anderson Evans, Asim Ismet, William O’Toole. Photo: Aaron Cordy

By Aaron Cordy SOL A R powering their way to the Australian-International Model Solar Challenge, Congupna Primary School’s grade five and six students zoomed through some impressive performances at the State Championships last week.

All five of Congupna’s teams finished in the top ten. With an impressive, eighth, seventh, fourth, third and first for the school. The competition has been a passion for the school for many years, the results were great recognition for months of hard work. The students began working on their boats last term, with the regulation length 550mm, and the motor not exceeding $10.

Then it was up to the students to design and build the fastest boat.

“After all the disappointment of last year, when after months of work we were hit by the floods and couldn't compete, this is a great result,” said proud Principal, Adam Cleary First-placed ‘All 4 Cylinders’, thirdplaced ‘River Rippers’, and fourth-placed ‘Surfing Kings’ will get to represent the school at the Australian-International Model Solar Challenge in Hobart at the end of next month.

Principal Adam Cleary is asking for community support to help get the teams to Hobart.

To donate or sponsor Congupna Primary School’s trip, call (03)5829 9286 or email congupna.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

DEBUT NOVEL... David James will take you on a journey of courage and adventure with his first novel, Altãsia Legends | Valley of Mystics. Photo: Supplied

Debut novel taking readers on an unforgettable adventure THE recent release by Australian author, David James will take you on a journey of courage and adventure, with the local Shepparton author excited to announced that his first novel, Altãsia Legends | Valley of Mystics, is available now.

It was at a young age that David James found his love for the written word. He enjoyed sitting quietly and reading a range of genres with his favourites including history and science-fiction. At age 14, he found his passion for writing and began penning the Altãsia Legends series.

David said, “I am very excited to have published this novel. It has been in the works for 21 years and is a dream realised.

“The story follows the main character Derik, who was orphaned on the island of Altãsia as a young boy. Derik dreamed of nothing more than to journey the great land of legend, and when he sets out on his journey, he soon learns just how deep the secrets of Altãsia’s past run. The people of Altãsia are about to confront what history has only hinted at and its inhabitants no longer dare to whisper.”

Altãsia Legends | Valley of Mystics is available in paperback and eBook.

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We’re building big near you and there will be transport disruptions As part of Victoria’s Big Build, we’ve upgraded the Shepparton Line with modern VLocity trains now running. We’re also working to enable more frequent and reliable train services, creating better connections across our state.

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FAFA’s glittering night of nights SHEPPARTON’S Filipino Australia Friends Association celebrated their 41st Filipino Australian & Friends Association (FAFA) anniversary with a masquerade theme night theme at Overlander Hotel late last month.

The evening was filled with great fun, with approximately 145 people in attendance, donning their best gowns and suits.

Fabulous dancers performed seven different dances from various groups, a talented Ukulele group added to the musical delight, the hardworking staff at the Overlander ensured everyone was well-fed and eye-catching props and decorations adorned the entrance and the interior.

The masquerade judges, led by Multicultural Affairs Police Officer Leigh Jones of Shepparton, alongside locals James Cerini and Jeremy James from Numurkah, faced the challenging task of selecting the winners for both men and women's categories.

“As one of the FAFA committee members, I had the privilege of witnessing, once again, the outstanding leadership of our local Euroa President, Delma Broughton, and the unwavering support from the committees, including her husband, Murray Broughton. The years of celebrations are continually improving, but this celebration was undoubtedly the most wonderful night ever,” said Mayette Martin.

AND THE WINNER IS... Shepparton’s Filipino Australia Friends Association celebrated their 41st Filipino Australian & Friends Association (FAFA) anniversary with a masquerade theme night theme at Overlander Hotel late last month. Photo: Supplied

Glamming it up for a good cause 80S CHIC FOR CHARITY... b.Yoga in conjunction with Rotary members from Shepparton, Mooroopna and Tatura donned their 80s chic for the Cambodia Clean Water and Toilet Project. Photo: Aaron Cordy

By Aaron Cordy GLA MMI NG it up for a good cause. b.Yoga in conjunction with Rotary members from Shepparton, Mooroopna and Tatura donned their 80s chic for the Cambodia Clean Water and Toilet Project.

The Cambodia Clean Water and Toilet Project was set up to help give dignity back to impoverished people. Heidi and David van Maanenberg of b.YOGA and some

wonderful volunteers have dug 361 toilets over eight years. This selfless and enriching experience has changed the lives of many people in need.

The night was filled with fun and enter tainment with performances by Kyabra m si ng i ng sensat ion , C a l lu m Gleeson, an air guitar competition, a bestdressed competition, and Rotary District President Neta Kirby was a guest speaker.

The night raised much-needed funds for the Cambodia Clean Water and Toilet Project, which will travel to Cambodia in June next year to dig the toilets.

But there is still time to donate to this great cause. Check out b.YOGA’s Facebook

page for details on future fundraising events. 10 0% of all proceeds raised go towards the project and families in Cambodia. https://www.facebook.com/b.

YOGAShepparton/ or scan the QR code.

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A brush with nature

A SENSORY LANDSCAPE… Echuca-based artist Ellen Lee (pictured) recently opened her SAM Spotlight exhibition, “Landscape; of sight, of sound,” at the Shepparton Art Museum, showcasing her large-scale abstract works inspired by Echuca’s Banyula Forest. Photo: Supplied

ECH UCA'S own, Ellen Lee, recently unveiled her large-scale abstract works at the Shepparton Art Museum (SAM) as part of the annual SAM Spotlight program.

The exhibition, "Landscape; of sight, of sound," held in the Hugh D.T Williamson Community Gallery, opened recently and will run until January 28, 2024.

Lee, an emerging artist known for her work in graphite and watercolour, draws inspiration from her sensory experiences of Echuca’s Banyula Forest. Her unique interpretation of the landscape is expressed

through layers of gestural marks and pigments, offering viewers a shared moment of reflection and tranquillity in nature.

SAM Curator - Community, Caroline Esbenshade, praised Lee's efforts, stating, “Over the last year Ellen Lee has pushed her practice, expanding the scale of her drawings dramatically. The artworks envelop viewers in a meditative impression of landscape." Esbenshade also highlighted the importance of the SAM Spotlight program in providing local artists with a platform to extend their practice.

TRIBUTE TO OUR BRAVE SERVING MEN... From left Kerrie Bryce and Ewan McLean are mounted, with Noel Wiltshire standing at attention will again hold a wreath-laying ceremony will be held at the Lone Pine/Anzac Memorial of the Kyabram Cemetery. Photo: Supplied

Tribute to the brave men of the 4th Battalion of Australian Light Horsemen

By Aaron Cordy DUSK settled on the Negev Desert, Palestine, as 80 0 Australian Light Horsemen charged 6km to secure the town of Be’er Sheva, bringing a close to the battle in the Sinai Palestine Campaign of World War I, on October 31, 1917. With bayonets in hand, they flew over the Turkish trenches to capture the town and gain access to much-needed water wells. The capture of Be’er Sheba enabled British Empire forces to break the Ottoman line near Gaza on November 7 and advance into Palestine.

To pay tribute to the brave serving men,

Kyabram and Girgarre R.S.L., Kyabram Cemetery Trust, Kyabram Club and Kyabram Historical Society will hold a wreath-laying ceremony will be held at the Lone Pine/Anzac Memorial of the Kyabram Cemetery. The ceremony will begin 6pm on Tuesday, October 31, 2023.

Families are encouraged to mingle with the horsemen after the event, and R.S.L. members are welcome to wear their medals.

Free Sausage Sizzle to follow the service.

Donations to Henley Friends & The Lighthorse Regiment are appreciated.

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Shepparton: ground zero for world’s largest impact crater

By Dillon Shelley RESIDENTS of the Goulburn Valley have always taken pride in its rich agricultural history and now, locals have an extra reason to boast - we’re smack in the middle of what researchers believe to be Earth's largest known asteroid impact structure!

New research by renowned Adjunct Professor Andrew Glikson from UNSW Sydney and his colleague Tony Yeates reveals that we could unknowingly be living atop a sizeable slice of celestial history. According to Professor Glikson, "We have investigated what we believe is the world's largest known impact structure, buried deep in the Earth in [southeast Australia].”

Dubbed the 'Deniliquin structure', this titanic crater spans up to 520 kilometres in diameter, overshadowing even the massive Vredefort impact structure in South Africa, previously considered the world's largest at a mere 300 km-wide.

"Earth's history of asteroid bombardments is largely concealed,

eroded by gravity, wind, and water over millions of years, or buried by sediment," Glikson explained. However, modern geophysical discoveries are slowly unmasking these subterranean secrets, and the Deniliquin structure is one of them.

This discovery is particularly significant as it could have massive implications on our understanding of how Earth evolved over eons. Researchers suspect that these vast craters could correlate with mass extinction events, such as the Hirnantian glaciation stage which eradicated around 85% of the planet's species over 440 million years ago.

As it stands, evidence for the Deniliquin structure rests largely on geophysical data, but to definitively validate this remarkable claim, physical evidence of shock must be obtained. This monumental task involves drilling deep into the structure and dating the extracted material.

Time will tell what secrets the grounds of Shepparton,

DANCE WITH THE COSMOS… Acclaimed researchers believe the Goulburn Valley is located atop Earth’s largest known asteroid impact structure in a ground-breaking discovery that could dramatically change our understanding of Earth’s evolution. Pictured is an artists impression of a large asteroid impact with Earth. Photo: NASA

Goulburn Valley, and Southeast Australia truly hold. But if Glikson and Yeates' prediction holds up, the local residents have surely landed in an astronomical hot spot of history and discovery.

Annual special publication hits letterboxes

144 pages of inspiration and innovation PUBLISHING OUR REGION’S SUCCESSES… Our Goulburn Valley magazine’s 2023 edition is out now. Pictured is the Shepparton Adviser’s general manager Will Adams and managing director Geoff Adams with the 144-page special publication. Photo: Stephanie Holliday

THE Goulburn Valley business community is full of remarkable stories that inspire and drive our local economy and transcend across the globe.

These stories often highlight innovation, determination, and the entrepreneurial spirit of our unique business community.

The ninth edition of Our Goulburn Valley magazine is out now and will be delivered to selected areas over coming week.

T he a n nual special publicat ion encapsulates the narratives behind some of the most remarkable businesses in our region.

The 144-page gloss magazine will be letterbox delivered to selected areas and ava i lable f rom T he A dv i se r of f ice’s reception at Level 2, 38-40 Welsford Street,

Shepparton.

141 businesses and organisations are featured in the publication, with a total of 895 faces that help drive our region’s com merce a nd i ndust ries to del iver exc ept iona l g row t h , prosper it y a nd resilience across the board.

T he m a g a z i ne ’s re c u r r i ng t heme , ‘Inspiring innovation, resilience and passion in our community,’ lends to articles which capture the essence of what makes the heart of Greater Shepparton tick.

These stories illustrate the way the people behind businesses have adapted, and in many cases thrived, despite the challenges the region faced over the past 12 months.

This publication is a celebration of the region’s business achievements, with

special messages from key dignitaries of the Goulburn Valley and members of both the State and Federal Parliaments, including a letter from Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese.

The publication is a chance to reflect on what has been a memorable and historic year, an inspirational snapshot of our

region's outstanding business acumen we can refer to in years to come.

We invite members of the Goulburn Valley community and beyond to enjoy reading this gloss magazine, compliments of the wider business community, regional organisations, various levels of government, and The Adviser publishing team.

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Sam BIRRELL MP FEDERAL MEMBER FOR NICHOLLS

The Fight Isn’t Over

Last week, I voted against the Water Amendment (Restoring Our Rivers) Bill 2023 because I strongly oppose using the blunt instrument of water buybacks to achieve environmental outcomes at the expense of productive agriculture, jobs and regional communities.

MOVING FOR PROGRESS... The office of Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, is relocating from 5 Vaughan Street (pictured). The electorate office is closed due to the move and will reopen at 318 Wyndham Street at 9am on Friday, October 27. Ms O’Keeffe thanked the community for their understanding and looks forward to serving constituents from a more central location in Shepparton. Photo: Supplied

A positive move SH E PPA RTON Dist ric t's Nat ionals M e m b e r, K i m O ' K e e f f e M P, h a s announced an office relocation to 318 Wyndham Street Shepparton.

Ms O’Keeffe noted, “We are really pleased to be moving to a much more prom i ne nt lo c at ion a nd t he move will allow for better engagement and connection with the community while improving accessibility for constituents and stakeholders.”

To cater for the move, the existing office at 5 Vaughan Street will be temporarily closed from October 23-26. The office will reopen at the new location on October 27.

Expressing her gratitude, Ms O’Keeffe stated, "We apologise for any inconvenience the move may cause and we appreciate your understanding during this transition."

Despite the relocation, all contact details will remain the same. “Our contact numbers, email addresses, and website will remain the same, ensuring that you can reach us easily during and after the relocation process.”

In a community-focused move, office furniture and equipment from the old office will be made available to groups that may need them.

The passage of this legislation through the House of Representatives was a sad day for people across the Murray-Darling Basin who face the economic and social destruction of their communities. It was disappointing to see Independent MPs led by Member for Indi, Helen Haines vote with the Labor Government in favour of this devastating legislation.

The Bill still needs to navigate the Senate, and I continue to work towards a sensible outcome which includes the reinstatement of a socio-economic test that prevents buybacks unless there is a proven neutral or positive impact for Basin communities. We can’t afford Labor’s water plan and the fight isn’t over.

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Pictures can be sent to sam.birrell.mp@aph.gov.au Entries close Wednesday November 1.

Tyrrell calls for land rezoning changes MEMBER for Northern Victoria Region Rikkie-Lee Tyrrell has called on the State Government to make it easier for regional councils to rezone land for residential developments.

Speaking du ring the adjou rn ment debate in State Parliament, Mrs Tyrrell said job-creating regional projects that are attracting new workers into country Victoria are putting further pressure on housing availability and called on Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny to take action to expediate land rezoning practices.

“We all know of the current housing availability crisis throughout Victoria and this is exacerbated by workers moving into regional areas to work on important projects,” Mrs Tyrrell said.

“These workers need somewhere to live in order to work on important projects that are generating millions of dollars for local economies.”

In her contribution, Mrs Tyrrell spoke of VHM’s Rare Earth and Mineral Sands Project at Goschen, which is expected to generate more than $2.1B to the local Loddon Mallee economy. It is estimated that throughout its projected 20-to-30year life span the project will create an initial 250 construction jobs and then an additional 400 jobs once it is fully operational.

Mrs Tyrrell said with the housing availability in regional Victoria already at a critical point, it was essential that rezoning processes were made easier for

Cutting the Ribbon on 230 New Jobs Tongala has opened its new state of the art, meat processing facility which will see the company increase its meat processing capabilities to export high quality local beef to the world. $10 million dollars from the Federal Coalition while in Government helped get this project off the ground.

A LOGICAL SOLUTION... Member for Northern Victoria Region RikkieLee Tyrrell has called on the State Government to make it easier for regional councils to rezone land for residential developments. Photo: Supplied

local councils to open up more land for residential development and requested Ms Kilkenny take action on the issue.

I am so proud to see this come to life; growing jobs and driving economic growth in our region.

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150 years of Furphy manufacturing in Shepparton FURPHY Foundry and J. Furphy & Sons are this year celebrating 150 years since the company founder moved his operations to Shepparton from Kyneton, establishing an Australian manufacturing icon.

Headlining the celebrations on November 25 will be a Furphy Water Cart competition, with entrants expected from far and wide competing in five categories to be judged on the day and presented at a VIP event that evening.

Entry to the exhibition and museum will be free to the public during the day and there will be blacksmithing and water cart re-barrelling demonstrations conducted during the afternoon.

“After such a long period of time in Shepparton it is great to be able to celebrate a milestone that few businesses get to achieve. For our staff, suppliers and customers it is great to be able to reflect on the journey and share it with others,” said Furphy Foundry managing director Sam Furphy.

"We are really proud of the heritage of our businesses and the Water Cart is a perfect symbol of the Furphy Story. We hope to gather around the back of the carts on the day and tell some more stories," added J. Furphy & Sons managing director Adam Furphy.

Competitors in the water cart competition will be invited to attend the invitation-only evening event along with staff and friends of the Furphy businesses along with family members.

Category winners will each win a limited

150TH ANNIVERSARY... Furphy Foundry and J. Furphy & Sons are this year celebrating 150 years with a Furphy Water Cart competition on November 25 at Shepparton’s Museum of Vehicle Evolution. Photo: Supplied

edition Furphy Water Cart Tank End produced especially for the occasion. One of the ends will also be auctioned on the night, with proceeds going to a local charity.

The competition and exhibition will showcase the pride and joy of the Furphy collector community which counts members across the

country all with a passion for the water carts.

“This will be a terrific competition and it’s a wonderful prize. We expect a strong turnout and it will be terrific to see all of the carts on display," said Furphy Museum curator and Furphy Water Cart collector Josh Powles.

The celebrations will be held at Shepparton’s

Museum of Vehicle Evolution (MOVE) - home of The Furphy Museum. Public event open from midday – 4pm. An invitation-only evening event will commence at 5:45pm For those interested in entering a water cart in the competition please contact Josh Powles on 0417 134 850 or rumsup@hotmail.com

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Burning out of control FIRE crews across the state were unnecessarily put to the test last month when 115 burn-offs blazed out of control.

To avoid a further spike, CFA is urging residents who have recently undertaken burn-offs, or who are preparing to do so, to take extra precautions over the coming weeks as weather conditions become warmer and drier with challenging gusty winds.

T he recent out-of- control private burn-offs causing some of the fires in East Gippsland and Berringa served as a timely reminder for residents to ensure they are aware of burn-off safety measures and are prepared before ignition.

“It is imperative that residents register their burn-off and check the local conditions on the day, as well as coming days,” said CFA Chief Officer Heffernan.

“C ond it ion s c a n ch a nge quickly, and fires can get out of control within minutes in hot and windy conditions. As we saw recently with the East Gippsland fires, the effects of an out-ofcontrol fire can be devastating.”

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BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS… Author and historian Danielle Scrimshaw discusses her latest book uncovering hidden truths about women’s relationships in Australian history.

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MARK your calendars for an evening of fascinating insights! The Shepparton Library is set to play host to esteemed author and historian Danielle Scrimshaw on Thursday, November 16 at 7.30pm.

Scrimshaw will discuss her recently released book, 'She and Her Pretty Friend', which delves deeply into the often-misconceived history of women who love women.

Throughout historical records, women’s romantic relationships have frequently been downplayed or misinterpreted. A pair of ‘roommates’ or ‘close friends’ could very well have been more. 'She and Her Pretty Friend' challenges this perception by revealing the truths about women's relationships throughout Australian history.

The book takes readers on an explorative journey, introducing figures like Anne Drysdale, Lesbia Harford, and Cecilia John, and shedding light on those the historical narrative has often overlooked.

It not on ly u ncovers t he i mpac t of colonisation on sexual perception but also portrays how queer women gained opportunities during Australia's suffrage movement. The book aims to end the denial of a queer past and urges readers and historians to regard some historical figures as more than mere ‘roommates'.

Scrimshaw, a lighthouse enthusiast and shortlisted nominee for the Deakin University Nonfiction Prize, has had her work published widely. 'She and Her

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October Council Meeting Wrap This month’s Council Meeting was held on Tuesday 17 October.

BUYBACK BACKLASH… Independent MPs, including Dr. Helen Haines, have supported the Albanese Government’s water buyback initiative. Federal member for Nicholls, Sam Birrell MP (pictured), however, has voiced concerns about the potential impact on the Murray-Darling Basin communities. Photo: Supplied

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from buybacks, calling it “ill conceived.”

While the bill still needs to navigate BIRRELL, who voted against the Water the Senate, Birrell remains committed to Amendment (Restoring Our Rivers) Bill a “sensible outcome,” including a socio2023, argued that this approach sacrifices economic test that prevents buybacks productive agriculture, jobs, and regional unless they have a neutral or positive communities for environmental outcomes. i mpac t on B asi n com mu n it ie s. He He further criticised the idea of insulating concluded, “We can't afford Labor's water the Goulburn-Murray irrigation district plan and the fight isn't over.”

Council adopted the Greater Shepparton Multicultural Action Plan 2023-2026, which provides a framework for the delivery of actions to support and promote multicultural communities within the region.

The Plan is focused on three themes of Inclusion and Celebration, Access to Services, and Communication, with each assigned specific actions which will be addressed over the next three years.

Positive Ageing Strategy 2023-2027 The Greater Shepparton Positive Ageing Strategy 2023-2027 was adopted, with the document outlining a way to support the needs and aspirations of older residents within the region.

Council’s Positive Ageing Advisory Committee played an important role in the development of the Strategy, providing advice to Council on the opportunities and challenges faced by older residents.

2022-2023 Annual Report Council endorsed its 2022-2023 Annual Report which outlines the achievements and activities of the past financial year.

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The Report highlights the resilience of the community during the October 2022 flood event.

It also acknowledges the many achievements of ANNUAL REPORT the past 12 months, including: 2022–2023 • The largest ever Greater Shepparton Volunteer Recognition Awards • Adoption of Council’s second Reconciliation Action Plan, Innovate July 2023 to July 2025 • A successful National Tree Day with 1,300 native trees planted in Mooroopna • 131 dogs and 516 cats adopted through the Shepparton Animal Shelter • The completion of $45 million worth of capital projects ANNUAL REPORT 2022 - 2023

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Lemnos commemorative structure Council will engage with the community on a potential memorial structure for Lemnos, which recognises the sacrifices of nurses on the Greek island of Lemnos during World War One. GET DOWN TO KYABRAM FOR WEEKEND FUN...From 10am until 3pm there will be plenty of free activities to keep everyone entertained and, of course, visitors can connect with nature and appreciate the incredible wildlife. Photo: Supplied

KYABR A M Fauna Park is hosting a 'family fun weekend', for visitors of all ages to have a wild time this Saturday and Sunday.

From 10am until 3pm there will be plenty of free activities to keep everyone entertained and, of course, visitors can connect with nature and appreciate the incredible wildlife.

Kids can have their face painted to look like their favourite animal, enjoy some animal-themed arts and crafts, bounce on the jumping castle or choose an airbrush tattoo. Meanwhile, parents can sip a freshly brewed, ethically produced coffee from the café overlooking the Meerkat

mob as they go about their busy lives digging holes.

Kyabram Fauna Park director Lachlan Gordon said everyone is welcome to join in the fun and take in the jam-packed schedule of keeper talks.

“The keeper talks are a fantastic way for our visitors to learn more about our precious wildlife from the qualified keepers who take great care of the animals each and every day,” Mr Gordon said.

Entry tickets can be brought at Kyabram Fauna Park front entrance and Zoos Victoria members visit free. For more information, visit zoo.org.au/kyabram/ whats-on/events/family-fun-weekend/.

A report was presented to Council which outlined the work undertaken to investigate different options for the memorial structure, along with initial community engagement and consultation with historians.

For more information on any of these items please visit www.greatershepparton.com.au or call (03) 5832 9700.

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Pictured is sales assistant Shona and Stephens Jewellers owner Stephen. Photo: Stephanie Holliday

STEPHENS JEWELLERS are having a mega sale with many items' half price for this week only. From today until 3pm Saturday, hundreds of pieces in store will be discounted.

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A FANTASTIC event is developing with an exciting blend of nature and photography.

RiverConnect and Shepparton Camera Club are teaming up to offer a unique nature photography workshop. This is an incredible opportunity for photography enthusiasts who wish to enhance their skills while exploring the lush local environment.

Scheduled for Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 6:30pm to 8pm, it will be set in the breathtakingly scenic surroundings of Reedy Swamp, Shepparton. This free evening workshop will provide a hands-

on approach to learn the essentials of capturing the aesthetic charm of nature.

T hough the sunset backd rop will increase the allure of the workshop, attendees must clad themselves in long clothing, enclosed footwear and insect repellent. Get ready to capture the majestic beauty of Shepparton and polish your photography skills alongside our experts.

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Sewing for days

By Aaron Cordy IT IS a small price to offer dignity to another human. ‘Days For Girls’ is one such charity offering women around the world their basic sanitary needs along with compassion. The team at Shepparton Sewing Centre and their volunteer quilters have rallied behind this great cause.

Led by Mary Connelly-Gale, the ladies meet on the third Monday of every month to put their quilting and stitching skills to use. For ‘Days For Girls’ they make washable, reusable menstrual health pads that are built to last. It’s not the only charity the team and sewing volunteers put their crafting prowess behind. They have made a range of products for the Caroline Chisholm

Institute. Last year they stitched 100 Santa Sacks for ‘Backpacks 4 Kids’, and the list doesn’t end there.

“Qu i lters love ma k i ng qu i lts , but sometimes they have no outlet for it. I know Tatura Foodbank was after quilts and blankets. Because of the cost of heating and electricity, people were not actually heating their homes as much, so they needed something to keep them warm,” said Mary Connelly-Gale.

“I’m amazed at all the different things Mary comes up with that we can do.

B ecause I realise how privileged my upbringing has been that I've not had to lean on these things. So it’s a foreign concept to me. Any way we can help a little

DAYS FOR GIRLS… Quilters love making quilts, but sometimes they have no outlet for it. From left, Sandra, owner of Shepparton Sewing Brad Doherty, Charlotte, and Mary seated have found people needing to share their gift with. Photo: Aaron Cordy

bit, then it’s a good thing,” said Shepparton Sewing Centre owner, Brad Doherty.

If you’d like to put your quilting and

sewing skills to great use in a friendly social environment, contact Shepparton Sewing Centre at (03) 58212000

Pride on display in the Goulburn valley OUT IN THE OPEN... Jenni, James, Charlotte, Cris, Damien and little Fletcher, are ready to celebrate everything LGBTIQA+ pride and community diversity in all its forms at this years’ OUTintheOPEN Festival. Photo: Supplied

PRIDE will dazzle the Goulburn Valley next month in a celebration of LGBTIQA+ pride and community diversity in all its forms. This years’ OUTintheOPEN Festival will include an array of events for all ages and interests from Friday to Sunday, November 10 to 19 across the Goulburn Valley.

The festival boasts a program filled with events from drag to dinner, author talks to networking, movies to drag bingo and so much more! Early bird tickets are on sale, so be sure to snap them up now for the opening night gala event, Masquerade at the Museum.

Carnival Day on Saturday, November 18, features a full day of live music, market stalls, activities for kids, food trucks and more. With entertainment headliner Bec

Sandridge gracing the stage alongside the fabulous Frock Hudson, Tuck Shop Ladies, local talent Tom Nethersole and many more. Bring a picnic blanket, gather the family and

join the pride and community spirit The Queen's Gardens.

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The tale of McGuire’s Punt

Shepparton's humble beginnings

By Dillon Shelley THE humble beginnings of Shepparton are intimately tied to a small, rustic establishment known as McGuire's Punt Hut. This modest shack, the town's first construction, sprung up in 1853 near the bustling intersection of where High and Welsford Streets are today. Flushed with the excitement of the gold rush across the state, an industrious man named Paddy McGuire guided the town's birth, setting up a punt at the Goulburn river's edge, connecting the Bendigo and Ovens gold fields.

Until 1876, the punt tracks remained a focal point for the town, guiding locals and visitors alike. Up until 1870, Government documents referred to Shepparton as "McGuire's Punt." The shift to "Shepparton" happened gradually, beginning in 1855. Contrary to popular belief, the name didn't originate from England's Shepparton, but was a nod to Sherbourne Sheppard a squatter based in Tallygaroopna, affectionately tiptoeing into usage as ‘Sheppardtown' before finally - Shepparton.

USING MCGUIRE’S PUNT, 1853… William Howilt provides an account in which he narrates his party’s overnight encampment at an old stockyard, about a mile from the punt. The punt under was “of the most rickety smallness”, necessitating the swimming of horses across the river, while carts and their loads were taken separately. The punt also attracted some “undesirables”, requiring vigilance for possessions left on both sides of the river bank. The depiction of the punt can be seen in this painting by Eugene von Guerard. The painting illustrates the cable and the steep embankment on the Mooroonna side. Photo: Shepparton Heritage Centre

Training available in the wake of the floods

By Aaron Cordy A YEAR on from the floods, health and wellbeing is on the mind of many in the Goulburn Valley. As with such traumatic events, there are spikes in depression, isolation and suicidal ideation, after people deal with the trauma and loss of control a natural disaster can cause.

We need to know we’re not alone, as individuals and as a community.

To ensure we are not left alone, The Department of Health Victoria has funded LivingWorks to set up suicide prevention and intervention workshops and training in the Greater Shepparton, Rochester and Echuca regions.

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T he funding will cover a range of community training for individuals and groups. Courses include: LivingWorks ASIST and Indigenous ASIST, LivingWorks safeTALK and safeYARN, LivingWorks Start and LivingWorks Faith. All offer different levels of suicide prevention and intervention skills training.

I n Ro chester ea rl ier t h is yea r, L iv i ngWork s t ra i ne d a l l t he s e n ior secondary students along with the teachers.

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26 YEARS OF BUSINESS EXCELLENCE... Back row from left, Geoff Adams of The Adviser, Heath Barton of GMCU, Matt Connell of Optus Business Centre Vic Regional North, John Anderson of Greater Shepparton Business Network, Aaron Brain of Shepparton BMW, Steve Mullins of WIN TV, Kieran Moon of Harvey Norman and Becc Fischer of Harvey Norman. Front row from left, Ingrid Thomas of Shepparton & Goulburn Valley, Milena Millar of are-able, Pam Arnold of SPC, Wayne Sutton of Shepparton Club, Peter York of SPC, Katie Taylor of La Trobe University Shepparton campus, Manika of Greater Shepparton City Council Environment Department and Tricia Martinek of Greater Shepparton Business Centre. Photo: Dillon Shelley

All is set for region’s premier business awards continued from front page ANTICIPATION is high among the finalists as they eagerly await the announcement of winners in each category, as well as the prestigious Hall of Fame business winner for this year. Tracy Lyle, the executive officer of the Greater Shepparton Business Network, and the board are looking forward to coming together to unveil the category winners and celebrate the remarkable diversity of businesses in the Greater Shepparton Region.

The heartfelt appreciation from this year's finalists is evident, as they express gratitude to the community members who took the time to nominate them. This recognition arrives as a welcome acknowledgement, particularly after facing several challenging years in business.

The success of these awards would not be possible without the collaborative efforts of numerous organisations in our community each year. The support

from media sponsors, including LiSTNR, WIN TV, and The Adviser, has been invaluable, providing incredible coverage and advertising for the Awards. Gratitude is also extended to sponsors including Shepparton Club, SPC Operations, Are-Able (formerly Wdea Works), Harvey Norman Shepparton, Shepparton & Goulburn Valley, Greater Shepparton Business Centre, Shepparton BMW, GMCU, La Trobe University, OPTUS, and Greater Shepparton City Council Environment Department. These wonderful sponsors have played a vital role in making the Business Excellence Awards possible, and their support is genuinely appreciated, as emphasised by Tracy.

The participation of SPC, Shepparton's major food processing business, as the Naming Sponsor this year is a fantastic addition. Their involvement highlights their commitment to the local business community and reinforces their position as a central pillar in the thriving food production industry of the Goulburn Valley. The

renewed three-year agreement to sponsor the region's premier business awards further solidifies their important community partnership with the Greater Shepparton Business Network (GSBN), as announced last year.

The upcoming Gala Dinner, held at Eastbank this Friday, promises to be a glamorous affair, featuring Col Cameron as the Master of Ceremonies and live entertainment by Jessica Lorraine Music. Attendees can expect to enjoy a sumptuous three-course meal specially curated by the talented team of The Woolshed at Emerald Bank. This event creates the perfect opportunity for finalists, friends, and members of the business community to come together and celebrate outstanding achievements in the retail and industry sectors within our region.

Tracy extends her best wishes on behalf of the Greater Shepparton Business Network to all the finalists and looks forward to seeing everyone at the Gala Dinner.

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Business of the Year Awards finalists

Greater Shepparton Business Network

Trade Service of the Year finalists

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Business of the Year Awards finalists

Greater Shepparton Business Network

Retail Service of the Year finalists

The SPC Business Excellence Awards are represented in three main areas including Professional Service of the Year, Trade Service of the Year and Retailer of the Year, which is proudly sponsored by Harvey Norman Shepparton. 2023 winners will receive a personalised plaque.

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Young Professional of the Year Awards finalists The Young Professional of the Year Award recognises an individual who has demonstrated excellence in enterprise, vision,innovation and community engagement. Sponsored by: LaTrobe University.

Entreprenueur of the Year Awards finalists The Entreprenuer of the Year Award recognises an individual or small group who have demonstrated excellence in enterprise, vision and entrepreneurial spirit, either in setting up a successful new small business or successfully developing an existing small business or social enterprise. Sponsored by: Shepparton BMW

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Best New Business of the Year Awards finalists

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The Best New Business Award is presented to a new business who has been in operation for less than 2 years. This award recognises operators new to business who have demonstrated good business practices in starting, setting up and growing their business for success.

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Apprentice / Trainee of the Year Awards finalists The Apprentice / Trainee of the Year Award recognises the individual’s excellent progress in their training, approach to the job and performance. Sponsored by: GMCU.

Apprentice / Trainee of the Year finalists

Innovator of the Year Awards finalists The Innovator of the Year Award recognises businesses that have introduced new processes, services or products to affect positive change.

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Environmental / Sustainable business Awards finalists The Environmental / Sustainable business of the Year Award recognises businesses that are adapting to a changing climate and a low carbon economy. Customers are recognising the footprint of a business and carbon emissions as being important with businesses they are interacting with.

Sponsored by: Greater Shepparton City Council Environment Department.

GV Healthy Workplace of the Year Awards finalists The GV Healthy Workplace of the Year Award recognises business achievements in reaching rural and regional consumers with modern and traditional marketing techniques.

Sponsored by: Greater Shepparton Business Network

Environmental / Sustainable Business of the Year finalists

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Visitor Experience of the Year is designed to encompass the local tourism and visitor industry and enables any business providing an exceptional ‘visitor experience’ to nominate including, but not limited to, hospitality, accommodation, tour operator, and attractions.

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Greater Shepparton

Best Marketing / Advertising Campaign of the Year Awards finalists

Business Network

The Best Marketing / Advertising Campaign of the Year Award recognises business achievements in reaching rural and regional consumers with modern and traditional marketing techniques. Sponsored by: LiSTNR, WIN TV & The Adviser. 2023 winners will receive a personalised plaque.

Best Marketing / Advertising Campaign of the Year finalists

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The Greater Shepparton Business Network. gratefully acknowledges the support of these sponsors

Greater Shepparton Business Network’s outstanding members

AN AWARD TO CHERISH…Tim Webb and Rod Poliness of Central Tyre Service receive the prestigious Chamber Business Hall of Fame trophy from 2019 recipient, Graham Hill (on their left). Awards Master of Ceremonies, Wes Cusworth looks on. Photo: Kelly Carmody

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SINCE the early 1990s, Greater Shepparton Business Network, (formerly the Shepparton Chamber of Commerce & Industry) has facilitated the region’s premier business awards to pay homage to local businesses and individuals that demonstrate excellence in their fields. Since 2007, 14 recipients have been added to the business award’s Hall of Fame.

Last year GSBN celebrated the 25th anniversary of the awards, after a short hiatus in 2020 and 2021. Previous Hall of Fame recipients include many long-standing businesses from around the region that have contributed greatly to Greater Shepparton's continued economic success and prosperity.

This year’s Hall of Fame recipient will be announced at the gala dinner on Friday, October 27 at Riverlinks, Shepparton.

Previous Hall of Fame recipients: 2022: Central Tyre Service 2019: Graham Hill Eyecare 2018: Dale Wright Portrait Maker (Photography) 2017: Purdeys Jewellers 2016: Cellar 47 2015: Renato’s Florist 2014: John Anderson Pharmacy 2013: Pat and Tina’s BP Service Station 2012: Traffik Boutique 2011: Stubbs and Wallace and Partners 2010: McArthur’s Shoes 2009: WB Hunter Pty Ltd 2008: Lovell’s Shepparton News Agency 2007: J. Furphy & Sons Pty Ltd

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6.00 The Talk 7.00 Farm To Fork 7.30 Ent. Tonight 8.00 Everyday Gourmet 8.30 Judge Judy 9.00 Bold 9.30 Neighbours 10.00 Studio 10 12.00 10 News First: Midday 1.00 Dr Phil 2.00 The Masked Singer Australia 3.10 Ent. Tonight

3.30 Everyday Gourmet 4.00 Neighbours 4.30 Bold 5.00 10 News First 6.30 The Project 7.30 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition 9.00 Miniseries: Heat 10.00 So Help Me Todd 11.00 The Project 12.00 Stephen Colbert 1.00 Shopping 4.30 CBS Morning

6.00 Sunrise 9.00 The Morning Show 11.30 Seven Morning News 12.00 Movie: His Perfect Obsession (2018) Arianne Zucker, Ali Skovbye.

2.00 The Real Manhunter: The Murder Of Krystal Hart 3.00 The Chase 4.00 Seven News At 4 5.00 The Chase

Australia 6.00 Seven News 7.00 Home And Away 7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly 8.30 A Year On Planet Earth: Spring 9.30 The Amazing Race 11.00 The Latest: Seven News 11.30 To Be Advised 1.00 Home Shopping 5.00 Seven Early News 5.30 Sunrise

6.00 Today 9.00 Today Extra 11.30 Morning News 12.00 The Block 1.00 Bondi Vet 2.00 Pointless 3.00 Tipping Point 4.00 Afternoon News 4.30 Hot Seat 5.30 News 6.00 News 7.00 ACA 7.30 The Block 8.40 Cricket. ICC World

Cup. Group stage.

Australia v Netherlands.

First innings.

11.00 Innings Break 11.30 Cricket. ICC World Cup. Group stage.

Australia v Netherlands.

Second innings.

3.30 TV Shop 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory 4.30 ACA

6.00 Morning Programs 10.10 Grayson’s Art Club 11.05 Great Canal Journeys 12.00 BBC News At Ten 12.30 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir 1.00 PBS News 2.00 Castles: Secrets, Mysteries And Legends 3.15 Mastermind Aust 3.45 The Cook Up 4.15 Secret Scotland

5.05 Jeopardy!

5.30 Letters And Numbers 6.00 Mastermind Aust 6.30 News 7.35 Sri Lanka With Alexander Armstrong 8.30 Putin’s Crisis 9.30 Significant Other 10.30 SBS News 11.00 Miniseries: The Night Logan Woke Up 12.10 Late Programs

THURSDAY

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3.55 Tenable 4.40 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next 5.30 Hard Quiz 6.00 The Drum 7.00 News 7.30 7.30 8.00 Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Pacific 8.50 Grand Designs 9.35 Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip 10.35 News 10.50 The Business

6.00 The Talk 7.00 Farm To Fork 7.30 Ent. Tonight 8.00 Everyday Gourmet 8.30 Judge Judy 9.00 Bold 9.30 Neighbours 10.00 Studio 10 12.00 10 News First: Midday 1.00 Dr Phil 2.00 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition

3.30 Everyday Gourmet 4.00 Neighbours 4.30 Bold 5.00 News 6.30 The Project 7.30 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition 8.30 Celebrity Gogglebox Australia 9.30 Soccer. 2024 AFC Women’s Olympic Qualifier.

Australia v Iran.

6.00 Sunrise 9.00 The Morning Show 11.30 Seven Morning News 12.00 Movie: Jesse Stone: Night Passage (2006) Tom Selleck.

2.00 Kochie’s Business Builders 2.30 Australia’s Deadliest 3.00 The Chase 4.00 Seven News At 4 5.00 The Chase Australia

6.00 Seven News 7.00 Home And Away 8.00 Highway Patrol 8.30 Movie: Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014) Taron Egerton, Colin Firth, Samuel L Jackson.

11.15 The Latest: Seven News 11.45 To Be Advised 1.00 Home Shopping 5.00 News 5.30 Sunrise

6.00 Today 9.00 Today Extra 11.30 Morning News 12.00 The Block 1.00 Kenan 1.30 Great Australian Detour 2.00 Pointless 3.00 Tipping Point 4.00 Afternoon News 4.30 Hot Seat 5.30 News 6.00 News 7.00 ACA

7.30 RBT 8.30 Emergency 9.30 Big Miracles 10.30 Nine News Late 11.00 Chicago Med 11.50 The Gulf 12.40 Tipping Point 1.35 Pointless 2.30 Global Shop 3.00 TV Shop 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory 4.30 ACA 5.00 News

6.00 Morning Programs 9.15 21 Kids And Counting 10.10 Grayson’s Art Club 11.05 Great Canal Journeys 12.00 BBC News At Ten 12.30 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir 1.00 PBS News 2.00 Castles: Secrets, Mysteries And Legends 3.15 Mastermind Aust

3.45 The Cook Up 4.15 Secret Scotland 5.05 Jeopardy!

5.30 Letters And Numbers 6.00 Mastermind Aust 6.30 News 7.30 Every Family Has A Secret 8.30 Luke Nguyen’s India 9.30 Erotic Stories 10.35 SBS News 11.05 Devils 12.05 Late Programs

FRIDAY

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6.00 News Breakfast 9.00 ABC News Mornings 10.00 Australia After War: Lest We Forget 11.00 Worzel Gummidge 12.00 ABC News At Noon 1.00 Escape From The City 1.55 Countdown To War 3.00 Gardening Australia 3.55 Tenable 4.45 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next 5.30 Hard Quiz

6.00 The Drum 7.00 ABC News 7.30 Gardening Australia 8.30 Sherwood 9.35 Midsomer Murders 11.05 ABC Late News 11.20 Question Everything 11.50 Silent Witness 12.50 Frayed 1.35 Rage

6.00 The Talk 7.00 Farm To Fork 7.30 Ent. Tonight 8.00 Everyday Gourmet 8.30 Judge Judy 9.00 Bold 9.30 Neighbours 10.00 Studio 10 12.00 10 News First: Midday 1.00 Dr Phil 2.00 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition

3.00 Ent. Tonight 3.30 Everyday Gourmet 4.00 Judge Judy 4.30 Bold 5.00 News 6.30 The Project 7.30 To Be Advised 8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention?

9.30 The Graham Norton Show 10.30 Road To The Melbourne Cup Carnival

6.00 Sunrise 9.00 The Morning Show 11.30 Seven Morning News 12.00 Movie: Jesse Stone: Stone Cold (2005) Tom Selleck, Mimi Rogers, Jane Adams.

2.00 House Of Wellness 3.00 The Chase 4.00 Seven News At 4 5.00 The Chase Australia

6.00 Seven News 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens 8.30 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League.

Game 13. Brisbane Heat v Melbourne Stars.

12.00 12 Monkeys 1.00 Home Shopping

6.00 Today 9.00 Today Extra 11.30 Morning News 12.00 Movie: Love, Fashion, Repeat (2022) 1.45 Explore 2.00 Pointless 3.00 Tipping Point 4.00 Afternoon News 4.30 Hot Seat 5.30 News 6.00 News 7.00 ACA 7.30 Beach

House Hunters 8.30 Movie: Bridget Jones’s Diary (2001) 10.30 Movie: What’s Your Number? (2011) 12.30 Tipping Point 1.25 Pointless 2.20 Great Australian Detour 3.00 TV Shop 4.00 Postcards 4.30 Global Shop 5.00 TV Shop 5.30 Skippy

6.00 Morning Programs 12.00 BBC News At Ten 12.30 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir 1.00 PBS News 2.00 Mastermind Aust 3.00 NITV News: Nula 3.45 The Cook Up 4.15 Secret Scotland 5.05 Jeopardy!

5.30 Letters And Numbers 6.00 Mastermind Aust

6.30 News 7.35 Hunting Egypt’s Lost Treasures 8.30 Jack The Ripper: Hidden Victims 9.25 Tony Robinson: Britain’s Greatest River 10.15 SBS News 10.45 Unseen 11.40 Miniseries: The Walk-In 12.35 Late Programs

SATURDAY

2 2.55 Gardening Aust 3.55 Tenable 4.40 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next 5.30 Hard Quiz 6.00 The Drum 7.00 News 7.30 7.30 8.00 Hard Quiz 8.30 Question Everything 9.05 Would I Lie To You? 9.30 Planet America 10.05 QI 10.35 News

6.00 Rage 7.00 Weekend Breakfast 9.00 Rage 12.00 ABC News At Noon 12.30 Midsomer Murders 2.00 Sherwood 3.00 Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker!

4.30 Landline 5.00 Andrew Olle Media Lecture 6.00 Old People’s Home For Teenagers 7.00 ABC News

7.30 Shakespeare And Hathaway 8.20 Vera 9.50 Shetland 10.50 Camilla’s Country Life 11.45 QI 12.20 Rage

6.30 Leading The Way 7.00 Reel Action 7.30 My Market Kitchen 8.00 I Fish 8.30 Road To The Melbourne Cup Carnival 9.00 GCBC 9.30 Everyday Gourmet 10.00 St10 12.00 Creative Generation 2023 1.30 Healthy Homes Aust 2.00 Buy To Build

2.30 Luca’s Key Ingredient 3.00 What’s Up Down Under 4.00 My Market Kitchen 4.30 Farm To Fork 5.00 News 6.00 Luxury Escapes 6.30 Jamie Cooks The Mediterranean 7.30 The Dog House 8.30 Movie: Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (2011)

6.00 Home Shopping 7.00 Weekend Sunrise 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend 12.00 Horse Racing. Cox Plate Day and Spring Champion Stakes Day. 5.00 Seven News At 5 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line 6.00 Seven News 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line 7.30 Movie: Jerry

Maguire (1996) Tom Cruise, Cuba Gooding Jr., Renée Zellweger.

10.30 Movie: Anna (2019) Sasha Luss, Helen Mirren, Luke Evans.

1.00 Motor Racing.

Supercars Championship.

Round 11. Gold Coast 500. Day 1. Highlights.

2.00 Home Shopping

7.00 Weekend Today 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday 12.00 Arctic Vets 12.30 Great Australian Detour 1.00 My Way 1.30 The Block 3.00 Garden Gurus 3.30 ICC World Cup: Pre-Game 4.00 Cricket. ICC World Cup. Group stage.

Australia v New

Zealand. First innings.

6.00 News 7.00 Rugby League.

Pacific Championships.

Women’s. Week 3.

Pacific Cup. Australia v New Zealand.

7.50 Rugby League.

Pacific Championships.

Men’s. Week 3. Pacific Cup. Australia v New Zealand.

10.15 Movie: Executive Decision (1996)

6.00 Morning Programs 9.00 Rediscover Victoria 10.00 Travel Safe, Not Sorry 11.00 Curious Traveller 12.00 BBC News At Ten 12.30 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir 1.00 PBS News 2.00 Figure Skating. ISU Figure Skating. Grand Prix 1. Skate America Pt 1. Highlights.

4.00 My Rembetika Blues 5.30 Undermining Nazis: Paris’ Secret Tunnels 6.30 News 7.30 The Cotswolds With Pam Ayres 8.25 The Royals: A History Of Scandals 9.20 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys 10.10 Great Continental Railway Journeys 11.20 Rex In Rome 12.15 Late Programs

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7.30 Tomorrow’s World 8.00 Everyday Gourmet 8.30 Freshly Picked 9.00 GCBC 9.30 My Market Kitchen 10.00 St10 12.00 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition 1.10 My Market Kitchen 1.30 Everyday Gourmet 2.00 Food Trail: South Africa 2.30 Australia By Design:

Architecture 3.00 Cook With Luke 3.30 Destination Dessert 4.00 GCBC 4.30 Farm To Fork 5.00 News 6.00 Soccer. 2024 AFC Women’s Olympic Qualifier. Australia v Philippines.

8.00 The Sunday Project 9.00 The Graham Norton Show 10.00 FBI

10.00 Morning Show 11.30 House Of Wellness 12.30 Motor Racing.

Supercars Championship.

Round 11. Gold Coast 500. Day 2. Qualifying and support races.

2.30 Motor Racing.

Supercars Championship.

Round 11. Gold Coast 500. Day 2. Prerace and race.

5.30 Border Security 6.00 News 7.00 The 1% Club 8.00 Border Security 8.30 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop 9.35 Air Crash Investigations 10.35 Evil By Design 12.40 Motor Racing.

Supercars Championship.

Round 11. Gold Coast 500. Day 2. Highlights.

6.00 Fishing Aust 6.30 Drive TV 7.00 Weekend Today 10.00 Sports Sunday 11.00 Cross Court 11.30 Great Barrier Reef: A Living Treasure 12.30 Fishing Aust 1.00 Drive TV 1.30 The Block 3.30 Maritime Masters: Expedition Antarctica 4.30 To Be Advised 5.00 News

5.30 Postcards 6.00 News 7.00 The Block 8.40 60 Minutes 9.40 Nine News Late 10.10 Under Investigation 11.10 #TextMeWhenYouGetHome 12.00 The First 48 12.50 World’s Greatest Engineering Icons

6.00 Morning Programs 1.00 Motorcycle Racing.

Australian Superbike 4.00 Cycling. National Road Series. Cycle Sunshine Coast.

Highlights.

4.35 Coastal Ireland With Adrian Dunbar 5.30 Nazi Death Marches 6.30 News 7.30 Cleopatra: Mystery Of The Mummified Hand

8.30 Pompeii: The Last Mysteries Revealed 10.30 Empires Of New York 11.20 On Broadway 12.50 Late Programs

6.00 News 9.00 News 10.00 Landline 11.00 Antiques Roadshow 12.00 News 1.00 Vera 2.30 QI 3.00 Gardening Aust 3.55 Tenable 4.40 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next 5.30 Hard Quiz 6.00 The Drum

7.00 News 7.30 7.30 8.00 Aust Story 8.30 Four Corners 9.15 Media Watch 9.35 Q+A 10.35 News 10.50 The Business 11.10 The Newsreader 12.10 The Trouble With Maggie Cole 1.00 The China Century 2.00 Rage 3.40 Tenable

6.00 The Talk 7.00 Farm To Fork 7.30 Ent. Tonight 8.00 Everyday Gourmet 8.30 GCBC 9.00 Judge Judy 9.30 Bold 10.00 Studio 10 12.00 10 News First: Midday 1.00 Dr Phil 2.00 The Masked Singer Australia 3.15 Ent. Tonight

3.30 Everyday Gourmet 4.00 Neighbours 4.30 Bold 5.00 News 6.30 The Project 7.30 The Masked Singer Australia 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention?

9.40 The Betoota Advocate Presents 10.40 FBI: Most Wanted 12.30 The Project 1.30 Stephen Colbert

6.00 Sunrise 9.00 The Morning Show 11.30 Seven Morning News 12.00 SAS Australia 1.45 Surveillance Oz Dashcam 2.00 Autopsy: USA: John Candy 3.00 The Chase 4.00 Seven News At 4 5.00 The Chase Australia 6.00 Seven News

7.00 Home And Away 7.30 SAS Australia 9.15 S.W.A.T. 11.15 The Latest: Seven News 11.45 Chicago Fire 1.00 Home Shopping 5.00 Seven Early News 5.30 Sunrise

6.00 Today 9.00 Today Extra 11.30 Morning News 12.00 The Block 1.30 Kenan 2.00 Pointless 3.00 Tipping Point 4.00 Afternoon News 4.30 Millionaire Hot Seat 5.30 WIN News 6.00 Nine News 7.00 A Current Affair 7.30 The Block 8.40 Love Island

Australia 10.20 Nine News Late 10.50 Resident Alien 11.45 Kenan 12.10 Tipping Point 1.00 Pointless 2.00 Hello SA 2.30 Global Shop 3.00 TV Shop 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory 4.30 ACA 5.00 News 5.30 Today

6.00 Morning Programs 10.20 Grayson’s Art Club 11.15 Great Canal Journeys 12.10 BBC News At Ten 12.30 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir 1.00 Al Jazeera News Hour 2.00 Castles: Secrets, Mysteries And Legends 3.15 Mastermind Aust 3.45 The Cook Up

4.15 Secret Scotland 5.05 Jeopardy!

5.30 Letters And Numbers 6.00 Mastermind Aust 6.30 News 7.30 Finding Your Roots 8.30 Scotland’s Extreme Medics 9.25 Secrets Of The Tower Of London 10.20 SBS News 10.50 My Brilliant Friend 12.05 Late Programs

6.00 News 10.00 Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker!

11.25 The Art Of Collecting 12.00 News 1.00 Keeping Faith 2.00 Poh’s Kitchen Lends A Hand 2.30 Cook And The Chef 3.00 Gardening Aust 3.55 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next 5.30 Hard Quiz

6.00 The Drum 7.00 News 7.30 7.30 8.00 Take 5 With Zan Rowe 8.30 Old People’s Home For Teenagers 9.30 Dementia & Us 10.30 News 10.45 The Business 11.05 Four Corners 11.50 Media Watch 12.10 Late Programs

6.00 The Talk 7.00 Farm To Fork 7.30 Ent. Tonight 8.00 Everyday Gourmet 8.30 Judge Judy 9.00 Bold 9.30 Neighbours 10.00 Studio 10 12.00 10 News First: Midday 1.00 Dr Phil 2.00 The Masked Singer Australia 3.10 Ent. Tonight

3.30 Everyday Gourmet 4.00 Neighbours 4.30 Bold 5.00 News 6.30 The Project 7.30 The Masked Singer Australia 8.40 The Cheap Seats 9.40 NCIS 10.40 NCIS: Hawai’i 11.30 NCIS: LA 12.30 The Project 1.30 Stephen Colbert 2.30 Shopping

6.00 Sunrise 9.00 The Morning Show 11.30 Seven Morning News 12.00 SAS Australia 1.45 Surveillance Oz Dashcam 2.00 Autopsy: USA: Lucille Ball 3.00 The Chase 4.00 Seven News At 4 5.00 The Chase Australia 6.00 Seven News

7.00 Home And Away 7.30 SAS Australia 9.05 HMP: Behind Bars: HMP Frankland 10.35 The Latest: Seven News 11.05 The Chernobyl Disaster: Fallout 12.05 Tschugger 1.00 Home Shopping 5.00 Seven Early News 5.30 Sunrise

6.00 Today 9.00 Today Extra 11.30 Morning News 12.00 The Block 1.00 Drive TV 1.30 Kenan 2.00 Pointless 3.00 Tipping Point 4.00 Afternoon News 4.30 Millionaire Hot Seat 5.30 WIN News 6.00 Nine News 7.00 A Current Affair 7.30 My Mum Your Dad

9.15 Love Island Australia 10.25 Nine News Late 10.55 New Amsterdam 11.50 The First 48 12.40 Tipping Point 1.35 Desert Vet 2.30 Outdoors Indoors 3.00 TV Shop 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory 4.30 ACA 5.00 News 5.30 Today

6.00 Morning Programs 9.15 22 Kids And Counting 10.10 Grayson’s Art Club 11.05 Great Canal Journeys 12.00 BBC News At Ten 12.30 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir 1.00 PBS News 2.05 Castles: Secrets, Mysteries And Legends 3.15 Mastermind Aust

3.45 The Cook Up 4.15 Secret Scotland 5.05 Jeopardy!

5.30 Letters And Numbers 6.00 Mastermind Aust 6.30 News 7.30 Railway Journeys UK 8.30 The Mission 9.30 House Of Maxwell 10.40 SBS News 11.10 The Dark Heart 12.00 Late Programs

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SHEPPARTON SCORES… The Shepparton Cup, Victoria’s premier junior football tournament, brought together 3500 players from 225 teams, attracting over 10,000 people and generating an estimated $3 million for the region. Pictured from left is AFS Director Rolando Navas with Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor, Councillor Shane Sali. Photo: Dillon Shelley

Shepparton Cup brings $3 Million boost

By Dillon Shelley THE Australian Football Skools’ (AFS) Shepparton Cup, Victoria's pinnacle of junior football, once again dazzled the region with its grand showcase of sportsmanship, skill, and camaraderie during its recent event. The tournament, held at the state-of-the-art Shepparton Sports City and Mooroopna Reserve, drew an impressive 10,000 people to the region and saw a staggering 3500 players from 225 teams compete in over 550 games.

Teams from as far as Tasmania, Cairns, and even New

Zealand, vied in the coveted Cup. "The 2023 Cup's return to Shepparton symbolises resilience, community, and football's enduring spirit. It’s exciting to reignite dreams and celebrate the sport's essence,” said AFS Director Rolando Navas.

Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor, Councillor Shane Sali, echoed Navas' sentiments, highlighting the economic and community benefit the event brings. "To receive the event once more allows us to continue the tradition of hosting high profile sporting events. Local

businesses welcomed visitors, with these types of events being the perfect occasion to support local jobs whilst keeping the economy strong,” he said.

The event was more than just a tournament, it was a celebration that conservatively brought an estimated $3m to the region. Local businesses welcomed the influx of visitors, supporting local jobs and strengthening the economy. Cr Sali welcomed all junior players, their families, friends, and supporters, encouraging attendees to immerse themselves in the very best the region has to offer.

No love lost Major BMX event heads to Shepparton Lovell's fight for Shepparton's redevelopment AS SHEPPARTON’S Sports and Events Stadium yearns for modernisation, Liberal Member for Northern Victoria, Wendy Lovell, finds herself in a tug-ofwar with the Allan Labor government in her relentless quest for a $20m commitment. This fund forms part of the estimated $60 million overhaul for the worn-out stadium.

The antiquated structure, erected back in the 1970s, no longer satisfies the needs of the community and has resulted in Shepparton missing out on crucial hosting opportunities. Lovell is urging for the transformation of the sports hub stating, "Upgrading the Shepparton Sports and Events Centre will change the face of sports within the Goulburn Valley, and deliver economic benefit to the wider community."

This redevelopment could stimulate substantial economic growth, promising a total local benefit of $68m, creating 235 jobs throughout the construction phase and potentially boosting tourism by 24,000 people annually, adding an estimated $12.3m to the local economy every year.

Echoing the community's sentiments, Lovell insisted, “Greater Shepparton City Council has repeatedly identified t h e s t a d iu m a s a h i g h - p r i o r i t y infrastructure project, which has the potential to create significant jobs for the local community and contribute to the growing local economy.”

ON TRACK... Greater Shepparton City Council, alongside AusCycling, is proud to host the 2023 BMX Racing National Championships from October 30 through to November 5. Photo: Moretto Building

IN partnership with AusCycling, Greater Shepparton City Council is proud to host the 2023 BM X Racing National Championships.

From Monday, October 30 to Sunday, November 5 2023, the best riders from all over Australia will meet at the Shepparton BMX Track.

Expected to bring more than 2 ,100 competitors, support crew, families and visitors for the weeklong event, it will bring a significant boost to the local economy. Approximately $6.4M was injected into businesses in 2019 when the event was last held in Shepparton.

Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor, Councillor Shane Sali, welcomed the championships saying these types of events bring significant economic benefits and are a great opportunity to showcase the top sporting facilities located in our region.

“Greater Sheppar ton Cit y Council is expecting an action-packed week.

We are looking forward to welcoming participants, staff and spectators, coming from across the countr y to compete at t he 2023 BM X R aci ng Nat iona l Championships,” he said.

“This is a great opportunity to activate our local economy and showcase our

world class BMX track. Investing in our infrastructure enables us to bring the very best events to the region, positioning Greater Shepparton as the leading sporting and events capital of regional Australia.”

Residents and visitors can attend the races at the Shepparton BMX Track for free. Please refer to the link below for the event schedule. The event will be available to watch via live stream on SBS On Demand: https://www.sbs.com.au / ondemand, for further information on the event please visit https://www.auscycling. org.au/nat/events/2023-auscycling-bmxracing-national-championships.

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CATTLE / POULTRY / SHEEP & ALPACAS / HOBBY LIVESTOCK In keeping with the Agricultural foundations of the Show, there are exhibits across a wide variety of breeds. Special sections for Cattle include Cattle Handling, Beef, Dairy and Calf Rearing classes. Classes covering both wool and breed are held in the Alpaca (Sat) & Sheep (Sun) pavilion, and there is an additional area for miniature breeds of livestock. With a wonderful display of poultry varieties nearby in the Poultry Pavilion, you’re sure to discover some interesting breeds of birds.

FERRET RACING, SNAKE SAFE & ROVING ENTERTAINMENT

ANIMAL NURSERY Always a favourite with young show-goers, the Nursery provides an up close and personal experience with a variety of farm-yard babies. Enjoy a photo opportunity with your favourite furred or feathered friend.

YOUNG PERSONS COMPETITION SUNDAY 1PM ART & PHOTOGRAPHY A showcase of talent from both local artists and from further afield, presenting a variety of art & photography media providing a wonderful opportunity for visitors to view and enjoy the creativity and talent.

FARM AND GARDEN Entries include vegetables, fruit, eggs, pasture, hay and crops from hobby and home farms and gardens.

The display promotes the importance of local food production and farming.

LIVE MUSIC, FOOD & DRINK

HOMECRAFTS The Homecrafts Pavilion is a centerpiece of the Show, housing the craft, cookery, decorated cakes, needle work as well as horticulture and floral arrangements on display. There will also be a host of demonstrations such as sewing, embroidery, cake decorating; and for the kids, decorated lolliops and biscuits to take home.

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un, Food and Family Activities galore! Join in the Bilby Boot Throw and Fun Dog show and watch the Grand Parade on the Main Areana. Enjoy the excitement of the Showjumping and visit the Trade Exhibits. There will be roving entertainment and exhibitions across the showgrounds, carnival rides, fabulous food and the ever-popular Show Bags.

WOODCHOP With the skill and precision of the entrants on display, the Woodchop competition is a Show favourite. Watching the chips fly with the speed and energy of this sport makes it a feature event of the Show.

EDUCATION Entries are received from local Primary, Secondary and Specialist schools across Melboure’s northern fringe, with a dedicated Special Needs section included. Art, collage, creative language, tech, graphics, photography and more create a colourful display in the Education pavilion and provide a wonderful platform for our young entrants to show their talents.

FOOD EXPO Food options at the Show are wide and varied and cater for everyone!

You won’t go hungry while you enjoy the Show as there is plenty on offer to tempt your tastebuds. At the northern end of the showgrounds, you will find the Expo with a range of local and regional food options to tempt the tastebuds.

FREE STAGE COACH RIDES, STILT DIVAS, APPLE PEELING COMP, MOUNTED GAMES, WOOD CARVING, GRAND PARADE 3PM SAT & SUN!

CHILD TICKETS $5 ONLINE! HORSES The Whittlesea Show has an extensive program of led and ridden, breed and harness events and each year attracts very large entries from across the state and beyond. The showjumping will provide a lot of excitement with the new Jack Eadon Memorial Showjumping Championship across both days.

HERITAGE The Heritage display provides a wonderful insight into days gone by. Preservation of agricultural history makes for a fascinating tour, with equipment and vintage machinery on display.

There is a working blacksmith demonstration area, providing a close view of the skills involved at the forge.

Whittlesea Showgrounds, Yea Rd. Whittlesea www.whittleseashow.org.au

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