The Inverleigh Progress Association
A organisation that is made up of local residents that want to contribute to making Inverleigh a great place to live. What is the IPA?
What does the IPA actually do?
publishes the Leigh News monthly & local phone directory undertakes community projects ie Town Stone Entrances executing the 2023 Inverleigh Community Plan advocate for Inverleigh with government organisations meets with Council every quarter to discuss local issues maintains specific community assets ie Water Standpipe & Clock Tower
2025 IPA Meeting Dates
7:30pm at the Inverleigh Public Hall.
APRIL 23rd
MAY 21st
JUNE 18th
JULY 16th
AUGUST 20th
SEPTEMBER 17th
OCTOBER 15th
NOVEMBER 19th
Website: https://www.inverleigh.org.au/ipa
CHANGING OF THE GUARD
As you may well be aware, the Inverleigh Store and Post Office has been sold. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our customers for their support throughout the years. A lot has changed in Inverleigh since we took over in September 2002. Apart from the hotel and service station, there wasn’t anything else in the town. Now we have bakeries, cafés, a pharmacy, real estate agent, several novelty shops and a spattering of short term accommodation in the area. The sporting complex has been improved dramatically and the play park area is the envy of a lot of towns.
Throughout this time, the increase in population with new housing developments continues steadily. Fortunately, the changes we have witnessed have not changed the character and charm of our beautiful town – which we so much enjoy. Every day, we receive positive comments about the town from customers passing through. We should all be proud.
us, move on to further their careers after finishing school, trade or university.
“Change is inevitable” as the quote goes. One of the first changes we made when we took over was to introduce a coffee machine. Being “city folk”, we appreciated a good coffee and knew it would appeal to the locals and through traffic. There was a market for coffee and years later there are various venues available for the ever increasing demand. Some locals jokingly refer to Inverleigh as Inverlatte.
The twenty two years we have run the store have certainly been rewarding. There has been nothing more pleasing than watching a generation of children growing up, moving out and seeing them return as young adults embarking on having their own family. Also rewarding was seeing how the teenagers, who got their first job with
We will miss the social interaction with the locals and the customers who pass through. Although we are not leaving, the business and the township has been a part of our family life for a long time. To those who have expressed their sadness in us leaving, we are only a stone’s throw away.
Katie and Andy will be taking over the business as of the 1st April. We wish them both the best for the future. No different to when we started, they are green and there is a lot to learn. This will take time. We hope everyone will be patient and understanding whilst they find their feet.
We thank our family and staff, past and present, for making the Inverleigh Store an institution in Inverleigh. The guardians of your mail and parcels. It has been a pleasure to serve you.
Tracey & David
Pictured above are David and Tracy and new owners Katie and Andy.
• Yard Clean-ups
• Soil Removal
• Shed Site Cuts
• Trenching
• Post Hole Auger
• 350 & 400 Augers
• Landscape Prep Work
• Located in Inverleigh
Coalition’s Plan to Alleviate Cost of Living Crisis for Australians
Last year, I conducted over 100 mobile offices across the fantastic electorate of Wannon, engaging with local communities, listening to your concerns and gaining invaluable insights into the issues that matter most to you.
The cost-of-living crisis over the past three years has taken a toll on everyone in my community. People are struggling. The cost of putting food on the table is now $3,000 higher than when Anthony Albanese became Prime Minister; power bills have risen signficantly, not decreased as promised; and finding affordable housing has become increasingly out of reach. These challenges are a direct result of the Albanese Labor Government’s inaction and failed policies.
Based on what I heard in those 100 mobile offices, I understand the financial pressures you're facing in managing the household budget.
A Coalition Government will get to work immediately to tackle cost-of-living pressures. We will drive down costs, ensuring that families, workers and businesses can access more affordable goods and services.
We will:
•Lower interest rates by implementing a back-to-basics plan to rein in wasteful government spending, ensuring that taxpayers’ money is used wisely and efficiently, leading to a better economic future for all Australians.
•Lower costs by delivering lower taxes for hardworking Australians and ensuring affordable, reliable energy for households and businesses. We will take action to better support families, reduce financial pressures, and provide stability with more affordable energy.
•Keep supermarkets from exploiting suppliers and consumers with a new competition policy. By strengthening the Food and Grocery Code, increasing penalties, and establishing a Supermarket Commissioner, we will ensure better practices in the retail sector, promoting fairness and transparency.
•Boost housing supply to meet the growing demand and help young Australians overcome the deposit hurdle. Our focus on better policies to increase supply will make home ownership more accessible, allowing more people to enter the property market and secure a stable future.
To read more about how we will tackle the cost of living, visit https://www.liberal.org.au/our-plan.
At this election, voters will face a choice –a vote for me to deliver a change of government or a vote for anyone else that will deliver three more years of Anthony Albanese, a failing Labor Government and
INVERLEIGH RSL: ANZAC DAY
Inverleigh RSL apologises that we are unable to hold ANZAC Services in Shelford and Teesdale this year.
Locals in these areas are invited to attend the Dawn Service in Bannockburn 6 am, or the Inverleigh RSL at 8:50 am. Volunteers from Teesdale and Shelford who are willing to perform a local Service are encouraged to contact Deema Johnston on 0461 430 211.
Inverleigh service starts with *all forming at 8:50 am outside RSL building, *March Off at 8:55 to *arrive at the Inverleigh Memorial at 9am for Service start.
After Service finish we invite everyone to join us at the Inverleigh Hall for morning tea provided by Inverleigh Red Cross that have provided excellent morning teas in past years.
This year commemorates 110 years since the historic landing of 16,000 Australian and New Zealand troops on ANZAC Cove on Gallipoli. . There will also be a short Service pre-game at the football match between Inverleigh and Bannockburn at Inverleigh Sporting Complex before kick off.
We will have photos of our service in the next Leigh News.
Back to Steiglitz is participating in this National Festival on: Sunday 27th April 2025. The historic buildings will be open for viewing along with two guided walks:
@ 10.30am (town history walk) & 2pm (early mining site) including morning & afternoon tea. Adults $12, Children $5, Concession $10, Family $25, Members $10. BOOKINGS REQUIRED back2steiglitz@hotmail.com 0407 556 796
Inverleigh Play Group
The start of term 1 has been an exciting and fun filled time for all of the Inverleigh playgroup children and families.
Messy play with Firefly Wellbeing, craft, play equipment, outdoor play and harmony day with the senior citizens visiting, just to name a few!
When: Thursdays during school term
Time: 9:15am –11:00am
Where: Inverleigh Public Hall
Cost: $5 per family
What to bring: Please bring a piece of fruit to be cut and shared, a drink boMle and a hat Tea & coffee provided
Bring your youngsters and join us for some fun at the Inverleigh hall on Thursday mornings at 9:15-11.
$5 per family and please bring a piece of fruit to share.
Come and join us for a fun Thursday morning!
Inverleigh Playgroup welcomes all parents, grandparents and carers with children aged 0-5. Come along and try a session.
We run a weekly play session on a Thursday morning which brings local families together to learn and develop through informal play ac:vi:es and social interac:on.
Our aim is to provide a variety of experiences, toys, and ac:vi:es for children to enjoy, and create an inclusive atmosphere where care givers can have a hot drink, relax and build connec:ons that last beyond playgroup. New members are always welcome, we hope to see you at a session soon.
Please join our Facebook page to keep up to date with weekly events and special announcements!
Inverleigh Playgroup Enquiries: playgroup.inverleigh@gmail.com
LEIGH RIVER STANDPIPE
The Leigh River standpipe is managed by the Inverleigh Progress Association Inc and is located on the corner of Cambridge St, Inverleigh.
For any new or existing account enquiries, please contact: Gwenda Smith (IPA Treasurer) at inverleighpa@yahoo.com.au
For any general enquiries, please contact: Murray McMillan on 0408 036 783.
Change your Clocks back 1 hour on Sunday 6th of April and change your Smoke Alarm Batteries
INVERLEIGH & DISTRICT GOOD FRIDAY APPEAL FAMIlLY FUN DAY 2025
Friday the 18th of April - 10am to 5pmVictoria
Park Inverleigh
The IDGFA committee is a very passionate committee of 6 members. We are once again very proud to be putting on GFA Family Fun Day at Victoria Park in Inverleigh. This event has been running for almost 30 years and over the years has made a huge contribution to the Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal. As a community the township of Inverleigh has donated over $720,000 since our event started.
We appreciate the town's support in the past and would love to have the town's support once again. Support comes in many different forms. Here are some ways you can support us.
1) We are looking for volunteers for Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Even a couple of hours is a huge help. We provide lunch on Friday for any person that wishes to help us any of the three days.
2) We are an approved donation partner with the "Container Deposit Scheme". If you would like to support us in this way please search "Inverleigh" on the app. Every can and glass bottle helps us deliver more money for the Royal Children's Hospital.
3) Make a donation via our "Shout for Good" page. The money goes directly to the Good Friday Appeal however it is added to our total. Donate via the link below.
4) Invite your family and friends to Inverleigh for the Family Fun Day. To avoid the queue pre-purchase Easter Egg hunt, ride and activity tickets via the link below.
https://shoutforgood.com/event-tickets/Inverleighgfa
If you are interested in volunteering or helping in some way please contact us. Regards, Jay Cook 0409 234 652 inverleighgfa@gmail.com
B&DG is a volunteer community company established for the benefit of every not-for -profit organisation based in our area. We receive dividends from the Bendigo Bank and distribute these funds via grants and sponsorships into the community. Please check our website to download an application form.
12 Leigh News
Cressy Biplane
Those Magnificent Men in Their flying Machines
April 2025 Calendar
The April calendar image is a great photo of the tandem, open cockpit, Tiger Moth biplane over Inverleigh taken by Philip Bassett. In recent times the Inverleigh RSL has arranged a fly over by a Tiger Moth from Cressy Aerodrome during the Anzac Day and Remembrance Day ceremonies. Heard long before it is seen, a dot tracking along the Hamilton Highway, it is a poignant reminder of the men and women who served in the RAAF. Over 800 Tiger Moths were acquired during WWII by Australia and used as training aircraft.
Cressy Airfield was home to the Armament Training Squadron from 1939 and with Laverton and Point Cook fully occupied, it then became a major training base. If you were training to become an Observer/Navigator in 1943, your subjects would include patrol and search, instruments, maps and charts reading, magnet and compass, meteorology, signals, reconnaissance, ship recognition, photography. All theory was done in the Lecture hall and practical would have been done, at the time, in either the Wirraways or Avro Arsons. The Inverleigh Historical Society has a photo taken of a plane from Cressy which came down in a paddock near the railway line towards Murgheboluc.
In 2025, the De Havilland DH82A Tiger Moth now based at Cressy is nicknamed “Millie”. She was built in the United Kingdom and was delivered to RAAF in 1940. Following the war she was sold in Tasmania into private hands
meet in the Inverleigh Public Hall 0n the 4th Wednesday of each Month @ 2pm (Except December & January)
VISITORS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME
and spent most of her life in New South Wales. Purchased by Perlam Aviation P/L in 2021 she is now used for scenic flights out of Cressy Aerodrome and will be at the Avalon Air Show.
The Tiger Moth is an open tandem cockpit biplane that has a fuselage constructed from steel tubing and covered in a combination of fabric and thin plywood. The wings and tail plane are constructed of timber and covered with fabric. Struts and wires keep the wings stable. The ‘moth’ moniker came from the early prototypes because the wings could be folded back against the fuselage for storage “Like a moth” said the inventor Geoffrey de Havilland, a noted lepidopterist, and nine of his designs used the Moth name.
Russell Coad, Liz McDonald and Cressy Aerodrome - History from Ground to Air.
Interested in joining the IHS?
We meet monthly at Inverleigh Public Hall on 4th Wednesday at 2pm and images for the 2026 calendar always welcome.
The Inverleigh Historical Society was formed in 2004. It operates under the auspices of the Inverleigh Mechanics Institute and Public Hall Committee.
Our Aims are to collect and preserve items of local historic interest and to promote research and interest in local history.
We welcome all donations to our collection or the opportunity to copy material. We are most grateful to the many people who have kept the Historical Society in mind as they sorted through their own collections. We undertake many interesting projects and have enjoyable meetings, which you are welcome to attend.
Convenor - Bronwyn Price, Secretary - Christine Windle, 0403 267 286, inverleighhistsoc@gmail.com
WWII Era Tiger Moth.
PHOTO: Philip Bassett.
GOLDEN PLAINS SHIRE COUNCIL
From the Mayor’s Desk
April 2025
It’s been a month of significant change and with that I’m very pleased to share some important updates with you.
Firstly, I’m delighted to welcome Steven Sagona back to Golden Plains Shire Council as our Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Steven commenced his role on Wednesday 26 March and brings invaluable experience and stability, particularly from his previous tenure as Director Community, Planning and Growth.
I’d like to thank Phil Josipovic (Director Infrastructure and Environment) for his exceptional work as interim Acting CEO. Stepping in at short notice, Phil’s leadership has ensured smooth operations during this transitional period. We appreciate his dedication to our community and his commitment while we finalised the Acting CEO appointment.
I’d also like to take this opportunity to thank Shane Walden for his dedication and service to our community during his time as CEO. We wish him all the best for his future endeavors.
Last month I was thrilled to attend the opening of Linton Recreation Reserve with Member for Ballarat and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Catherine King MP and Member for Ripon, Martha Haylett MP.
This fantastic community space with an enhanced playing surface, will undoubtedly l help our local clubs and strengthen social connections through sport and recreation.
Council held a meeting on Tuesday 1 April to hear budget submissions from the community.
Local Creatives Invited to take part in local art
Council has partnered with Geelong Regional Libraries to deliver the Take Part Local Art program in 2025.
The program features a series of workshops led by talented local artists in Golden Plains Shire. Participants will have the opportunity to explore unique art forms and experiment in a range of creative art practices from a diverse group of innovative artists.
NEWS
The final 2025/26 Budget will be considered for adoption by Council at our meeting at The Well in Smythesdale on Tuesday 25 May.
I want to sincerely thank everyone who participated and shared their priorities. Your input is vital in shaping a budget that reflects our community’s needs and strategic objectives.
I’d like to encourage Enfield, Smythesdale, Barunah Park, Ross Creek/Smythes Creek and Napoleons residents and community groups to participate in the Community Planning program.
If you are interested in joining your local Community Planning Program, contact Council’s Community Partnership Officer via email at community.planning@gplains.vic.gov. au or call 5220 7111.
Finally, I’d like to thank the community in the north of Golden Plains Shire for collaborating with us during the many phases of the Northern Streetscapes Framework Plan.
We’ll keep you updated on the next steps of this exciting project.
Cr Sarah Hayden Mayor
All workshops are free and will take place at the Bannockburn Library, 2527 High Street, Bannockburn.
The next workshop is being held on Tuesday 8 April from 5 to 7pm, featuring Lino Prints with Samantha Thompson, followed by Upcycling Part 1 with Lyn Lambeth on Saturday 7 June from 9am to 12pm.
To learn more about the workshops, visit goldenplains.vic.gov.au/events.
For further information, contact Council’s Arts, Culture & Heritage team at enquiries@gplains.vic.edu.au or call 5220 7111.
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Thursday 13th of June, 10:30am - Wintergrational Storytime in the Library
Thursday 27th of June, 10:30am - BINGO in the Cultral Centre
If you would like to get involved or know someone who would benefit from this kind of interaction reach out for more information on 5281 4444 or email Kelly at kelly kenshole@stockdaleleggo com au Proudly Sponsored & Supported by
GOLDEN OLDIES MENS GROUP
A social Men’s group meeting in Bannockburn twice a month. And a day trip/Outing on the First Tuesday of the Month We have an evening Dinner Meeting, with a guest Speaker on the Third Tuesday of the Month Program for April 2025
A get together at Lawsons Park in Inverleigh on Tuesday 1st April 2025 (Self Drive or Carpool) Bring along your own choice of meat and Golden Oldies will supply drinks, Bread etc. You partners are invited to attend also.
Tuesday 15th April, Evening Dinner Meeting
6pm @ Bannockburn Hotel
Guest Speaker- Dean Wilson from Stockdale & Leggo
RSVP Rod McKenzie 0408 527 704
Contacts : Rod McKenzie: 0408 527 704
Murray McMillan: 0408 036 783 Keith Burton: 0409 439 831
Mature Aged Citizens
INVERLEIGH SENIORS
Meet in the Inverleigh Public Hall @ Midday on 2nd Thursday each Month for cooked Lunch ($10), guest speaker and afternoon tea and 4th Thursday each month for an outing.
Exercise Classes
Each Thursday from 10am till 10:30.
in the Inverleigh Public Hall. Cost $5 each
Our next Lunch Meeting is @ Inverleigh Public Hall (Midday). Thursday 10th April 2025. Cost $10 Guest speaker is Tony Keunen who will share details and examples of his Glass Bottle collection.
Our March Bus Outing for 2025 will be on Thursday 24th April at 9am. We depart Inverleigh Public Hall @ 9am to travel to Ballarat to visit the Fish Hatchery at Lake Wendouree.
$10 secures your Bus Seat. for more info contact-
President: Peter Trevaskis 0407 100 791
Secretary: Rhonda Goodman 0409 188 258
Treasurer: Val Robertson 5265 1492
Information Pages
Time: 10am to 12noon
Time: 10am to 12noon
1st, 15th & 29th of April 2025 and continuing every two weeks
commencing 4th February 2025 and continuing every two weeks
Bannockburn & District
Men’s Shed
2B Pope St Bannockburn (rear of Shire offices)
Tuesdays & Thursdays 9 am till 4 pm.
Well equipped workshop & meeting room with pool tables.
Prospective members are welcome to drop in for a cuppa & look around. Contact Secretary Geoff Wild 0407 835 731 or President Syd McConachy 0408 525 905.
Trading Hours:
Monday-Friday 9am5.30pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES:
• Prescription and medication advice
• Free blood pressure monitoring
• NDSS access point
• Weekly medication packing
• Home medication review
• Scripts on file service
• TAC and Worksafe claiming
• Return of unwanted medication
INVERLEIGH PHARMACY
Minh & Nathan Nguyen
17 High St Inverleigh. Vic 3321
phone: (03) 5206 3405 Email: Inverleighpharmacy888@gmail.com
18 Leigh News Surfcoast Taxis
Our fleet of vehicles are growing to all late models and we are now covering an extended area including: Winchelsea, Colac, Bannockburn, Inverleigh, Great Ocean Road and Geelong. We have a fleet of 10 seater Maxi Vans, all with Capacity to carry wheelchairs.
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20 Leigh News Golden Pens - Write side up
Contact Helen Collins on 0418 340 387 for all your Interior Design & Styling needs and she will work with you to create beautiful & functional spaces
Thanks to:
Ross & Caroline Wilson of Shelford and Mora Leach of Inverleigh for faithfully supplying the monthly rainfall figures. Your efforts are very much appreciated.
G’Day from the penners for April, the year is already skipping away. Our group continues to meet every fortnight at the library and anyone is welcome to come and pop in to see what we are about. April’s meeting dates are 10th and 24th of the month and we meet at 1:30pm. And of course you can contact us vis our email goldenpens4@gmail.com
This month’s poem is from Peter Wilding and we believe it is very topical for this time of the year. We hope you enjoy it.
Regards, Wendy.
'Round Inverleigh
"It's rainin' over Inverleigh." I heard the old man say. He'd just been down to check for mail, and seen the clouds that way.
"We could do with some here too; it never comes to us. It always rains at Inverleigh; we always miss the bus."
"The crops do well 'round Inverleigh, because of all that rain. Canola tops the fence wires, and thick and dense the grain. The harvesters work overtime, to get it in the shed. Before it starts to rain AGAIN! Can't let it all get wet.
"The grass grows high 'round Inverleigh, because of all that rain. It goes deep down into the soil, and germinates the grain. 'Cause they've got decent soil there, not like this rotten clay! They've got the soil, they've got the rain - they've got it all their way!
"The stock grow fat 'round Inverleigh, cause they've got so much feed. Not like this junk we have here. Just look, it's mostly weed. Bet they get good prices too, when they go in for sale. Compared to sheep we've got 'round here, theirs is a bloomin' whale!
"Hang on - what's that? A raindrop? Well, stone the flamin' crows!
Another, and another one. Look out - down it goes, Run for cover - in the shed. Just watch it on that wood, A- rainin' here in Bannockburn! Ah, that does me heart good."
Victoria Park volunteers use the Metal Skip Bin to help fund the upkeep of the park.
• Absolutely NO non metal items.
• NO wire, rubber, plastic, wood, bags or e-waste,
• No tyres, batteries, gas cylinders.
• If wood, rubber, plastic etc are attached to your metal, remove it before bringing the metal to Vic Park.
• Never fill the bin over the water line.
If the "Bin is Full" sign is up, place metal items at the stump or come back another day.
Vic Park Inverleigh Scrap Metal Bin.
22 Leigh News POLICE REPORT FOR APRIL
Hello all,
I recently attended a collision between a vehicle and a train in Railway Street Inverleigh where, fortunately, the impact was to the rear of the vehicle instead of the driver’s section which could have led to a fatality. When I first arrived at the station over ten years ago, I was made aware of another collision on the same train line in Inverleigh and I also attended a fatal accident involving another car and a train in Cressy earlier in my time here so they are not an uncommon occurrence. All these incidents involved locals who would have been aware of the crossings and train movements along the line. A lot of the smaller crossings do not have boom gates so extra caution is needed when crossing the line and always look in both directions to see that no train is approaching. Don’t assume that just because the bells and lights are not sounding that it is automatically clear because in the past, I have attended faults with the signals at various crossings.
I was recently trained and qualified in the roadside drug testing program and have the equipment to carry out the testing. If some people in the community are taking drugs and on occasions, I do receive information about this, be aware that there is now a greater likelihood that you will be detected and lose your licence if caught. Some drugs can stay in a driver’s system a lot longer than they be aware so I would recommend not indulging in the first place and not driving afterwards. If you want some indication
of what the process looks like, try watching some of the police shows on TV like RBT. The council have assisted after a request and removed some of the bush vegetation from the picnic/camping area off the Hamilton Highway which led to some interesting finds including a firearm and a quantity of syringes discarded in them. The area around the bushes had attracted some long-term campers in the past who were often seen urinating into the bushes and who police and ambulance were often called to. It has nicely opened-up the area and hopefully addresses the issue of the unsociable people staying there.
I recently attended the Shelford duck race with the "Police pipe band" which I have not seen out this way in a long time, so it was good to catch up with the members. The weather was great, and the event was well attended so well done to the organisers. The football and netball seasons should have started by the time that the article appears so good luck to the clubs and hopefully you have a good year.
Keep safe. Chris
Inverleigh Public Hall Activities
New Shed
Pictured above are members of the Inverleigh Progess Association stahding at the front of the recently constructed Shed
You might have noticed action at the hall with a fence coming down and a large concrete slab being laid. Soon you will see the erection of the new 9m X 6m insulated shed. The shed and surrounding paths and connections are being funded by a Victorian State Government Tiny Towns $50,000 grant received by the Hall Committee last year. The local contribution is in a lot of in-kind work by our dedicated committee. There will be a garaport at the front which will provide a shaded area within the back yard. The fence and gate will go back ensuring that the yard is child proof again. The shed will be used for storage for the Hall Committee and user groups and to free up areas in the interior of the hall currently used for storage.
Inverleigh Hall Piano Bar - Friday May 2nd, 7 – 11 pm,
You can see all the details for the Inverleigh Hall Piano Bar in our advertisement below or contact Rhonda on 0409 188 258. Funds raised will go to maintenance at the hall.
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Book Bazaar
Our next book bazaar will be in 2026. We look forward to more wonderful community support in the way of volunteer help, donations and book purchasing next year.
Playgroup
Inverleigh Playgroup has changed the day it meets to Thursday, 9.15 to 11.00, $5 a family, and bring a piece of fruit to share. The Playgroup provides a great opportunity for learning and socialising for children and adults. It is a very valued community group. Major maintenance goal
The Inverleigh Public Hall Committee is busy investigating, raising funds and looking for grants to do essential work on the roof to ensure that it is totally waterproof in heavy and extended rain. Supporting the Inverleigh Hall Piano Bar night will help us to achieve our goal.
INVERLEIGH HALL
PIANO BAR
Requests, singalongs, fun! 2 MAY 2025
7–11pm | Tickets $27pp Inverleigh Public Hall
a table with friends
A fun and interactive piano bar style evening of requests, singalongs and dancing, with local piano man, Rohan Windle. Get some friends and family together to make up a table of 10 or grab yourself a ticket or two to join a mixed table.
This event is a fundraiser by the Inverleigh Public Hall Committee to help with essential maintenance on the Inverleigh Hall, a valuable community asset.
For more info: Rhonda 0409 188 258
24 Leigh News INVERLEIGH CFA NEWS
Community Engagement
Over the last few months the local region of CFA ( region 7) have used several Community Engagement officers that are employed by CFA to conduct personal door to door visits and also talk to campers in a the various camping sites we have locally.
The household visits have been mainly up in the new estates and in particular homes that are close to the common. They have tried to conduct these visits on several occasions on days leading up to predicted bad fire weather days so that the messages they deliver will be fresh in peoples minds if anything were to happen.
These visits cover things like your fire plan and what you do on bad fire days or in the case of an emergency, where your home might be under threat or you have to evacuate. They also cover things such as basic garden design and what sort of plants would be suitable to reduce the fire risk. House and surrounds preparation are also covered, things like clean gutters, will hoses reach around the house? Could a fire truck get up the driveway?
A lot of this information is available on line or at events that the CFA attends and while a lot of people think that they will get around to it one day, more often than not, it does not seem to happen. These visits seem to
highlight what can be done to help both yourself and your property, and the CFA need to be congratulated for a program such as this.
So if you have encountered these CFA Engagement Officers then please listen to what they have to say and try to implement the suggestions they have offered.
You never know it might just save your life or your property.
Remember that it is stubble burning time now and over the next month so don’t get alarmed if you see some big clouds of smoke coming from farm areas.
On Sunday 6th April
Ewen Peel Inverleigh C.F.A.
Gymnastics at the ‘Y’
Every Thursday, we travel to the YMCA in Bannockburn for our gymnastics sessions. It is such a wonderful experience! Our students have loved practising balancing on the beam, developing upper body strength on the bars and controlling their core whilst using the mini tramp and floor apparatus Each week we can see the student’s skills improving and confidence growing.
Dinosaurs discovered at Shelford!
Our Juniors have been exploring Dinosaurs thi s term. They have measured how big dinosaurs wer e, learnt all about fossils and had a visit from a real-life T-Rex (Ms Stansfield loves dressing up ). Our budding palaeontologists had a wonderful time excavating our sandpit for dinosaur bones. They were so excited to put on their safety gear, grab their brushes and begin their discoveries. As all scientists do, they captured their findings on their iPads and used reference books to help try to identify the fossils they uncovered.
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INVERLEIGH CHAINSAW SHARPENING SERVICES
Foronly$15eachChainyoucangetyourchainslookingbrandnew 0447 516 857 or 0407 850 041 TODAY TO GET YOUR CHAIN READY FOR THE WINTER. DROP OFF OR PICKUP IS AVAILABLE.
Hours of trading:
8.00am till 5.00pm Monday to Friday
8.30am till 12 pm Saturday 28 High Street, Inverleigh. Phone : 5265 1648
Hewitt And Whitty is a family owned business they have been servicing the rural community for over 85 years.
We specialise in & offer the following services:
· Animal Health
· Chemical products / garden, cropping
· Agronomy
· Fertilizer
· Fecal egg worm counts
· Soil Testing
· Hardware
· Fencing
· Grainline Products
· Stockfeed
· Plumbing
· Tanks / troughs & poly pipe
. Seed
· Elgas
· On farm Delivery’s
Hewitt &Whity Inverleigh would like to welcome Danny Brown to the team as Branch manager of their Inverleigh Store.
Danny has had over 25 years’ experience in the rural industryspecialising in Animal Health, Parasite management, Nutrition & fencing.
Call into the store at 28 High Street, Inverleigh and make yourself known to Danny and the other staff. He is only to happy to help you out with his agricultural advice and product knowledge.
Danny Brown
Animal Health / Branch Manager, Inverleigh Mob 0427 208 467
Shop 0352 651 648
Danny.brown@hewittandwhitty.com.au (add his details into your phone too).
Bannockburn Library has a range of activities in March.
Take Part; Local Art. Growing my Creative Practice. A weekend of professional development for artists. Develop skills in establishing yourself as a professional artist.
When: Saturday 1st March and Sunday 2nd March, Time: 10:00 to 4:00. This program is delivered in partnership with the Golden Plains Shire.
Each week discover stories, songs and rhymes at our regular preschool programs.
Details: Toddler Time, Tuesday’s 10:30 to 11:00. Story Time, Thursday’s, 10:30 to 11:15. Baby Time, Friday’s, 11:30 to 11:50.
The Junior Mix. Fun after-school activities including art, craft, games, tech activities, LEGO and more. No
need to book, sessions run on Wednesday’s from 3:45 to 4:45. Ages 8+
At Garden Chat, share your gardening tips and learn new ideas about various garden topics. Come along on Tuesday 11th March, 2:00 to 3:00.
Interested in exploring new books? Book Chat meets monthly. Talk about the books you are reading and gain new recommendations. Join us on Monday 31st March, 10:30am-11:30am.
Places are still available to join our Library Book Club. We read and explore a new title each month, available at the library. The next Book Club meeting is on Wednesday 19th March, from 2.30pm to 3.30pm.
To book & for more information, visit the Geelong Regional Libraries’ website.
wContact Bannockburn Library Ph: 4201 0661 www.glrc.vic.gov.au
White Lotus Reiki and Crystals, at Shop 1/29
High St in Inverleigh, offers an extensive range of ethically sourced and genuine crystal and gemstone products, including jewellery, lamps, books & oracle cards, smudge products, homewares, clothing and so much more.
If you are after a special gift for someone or just want to spoil yourself, then this is the shop for you!
Owner Jane is also a practitioner of Reiki, Access Bars and Crystal Bowl Sound Healing, with group Crystal Bowl Sound Healing available each fortnight at the Inverleigh Public Hall. Private Sound Healing is now also available for small groups and individuals.
If you would like to know more or would like to make an appointment, you can call into the shop for a chat or contact Jane:
Mob: 0417 143 669
Shop: 1/29 High St, Inverleigh E: Whitelotus_reiki@outlook.com
You will also find us on Whitelotus Reiki and Crystals whitelotus_reiki
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MONTHLY FOOD SWAPS are held in INVERLEIGH on second Saturday of the month 9:30 to 10:00 @Sonny Cafe and in BANNOCKBURN
@ St. Mary MacKillop School 4th Saturday each Month
CWA
NATIVE HUT NIGHT BRANCH
Est. 14th July 2014
This branch meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm at Teesdale Hall, Main Road Teesdale.
All ages welcome. It is not an “oldies” group. If you are interested in attending please contact: Shirley 0447 873 763
Lions Club of Inverleigh
Leigh Valley
"Lions Club newspaper collection".
Leigh Valley Lions Club collects newspapers & magazines for recycling. Funds raised are used for both local & international Lions projects. Community members are asked to deposit their papers in "LIONS" marked wheely bins located at Inverleigh Hall & beside the Bannockburn Library in High St. Pick up of large amounts can be arranged by text or phone to Secretary John Crowe 0414 674 156.
NOTICEBOARD
Surprise
Shop
Inverleigh’s OP SHOP
Opening Hours
Monday 12.30 PM - 4.00 PM Tuesday, Friday & Saturday 9.00 AM - 1.00 PM EFTPOS and Cash
NO Electrical Goods, Car Seats, Furniture, Bikes or Suitcases
Occasional Saturday Volunteers wanted Closed School Holidays April 5th – 21st
Op Shop Bannockburn have relocating to St. Johns
11 Byron Street Bannockburn
Opening hours: Tuesday-Friday 10 to 4
Saturday 10 to 1
Justices of the Peace
Mr Keith Windle
77 Dundas Street INVERLEIGH Ph: 0429 651 298
Contact the Editor to promote your community activity here
leighnews@bigpond.com
Golden Plains Baha’i Community
The Baha’i Faith upholds the oneness of God, the oneness of Religion and the oneness of mankind. Religion should unite all hearts and bring spirituality and world peace.
The equality of men and women is essential to create peace.
Spiritual education for all. We have no clergy as it is up to each person to investigate truth for himself. “The earth is but one country and mankind its citizens” Baha’u’llah For more information: bahai.org or Bannockburn 52 812 102, Teesdale 52 815 143, or Ross Creek 53 420 286
Mrs E McDonald 47 High Street Inverleigh Ph: 5265 1270
Mr Peter Bufton 110 Savage Drive INVERLEIGH Ph: 0448 694 204
Mr Rod McKenzie 7 Ruxton Crt. Bannockburn Ph: 0408 527 704
Mr Stephen Gilligan SHELFORD Ph: 0409 432 933
LEIGH DISTRICT
RIDING CLUB INC
A00041565N meets for rally every 2nd Sunday Victoria Park, Park Street, Inverleigh Vic 3321
New Members always welcome for enquiries please contact
Pres. Narelle Bogle 0438 034 313
Admin & EnquiriesSue Debets 0401 149 226
P O BOX 87 INVERLEIGH VIC 3321
NOTICEBOARD
St. Joseph’s Catholic Parish of Meredith
Contact: Parish Priest Fr. Joseph Mob. 0404 598 558 Office: 5286 1230
Office open Wednesday & Friday 9.30am to 4.30 pm
CATHOLIC PARISH OF MEREDITH MASS TIMES – APRIL 2025
Winchelsea - St. John the Baptist @ 6pm Sat. APRIL 5, 12, 26 and 9am on 20th
Anakie – St. Brigid @ 9am Sun. APRIL 13, 27
Meredith – St. Joseph @ 9am Sun. APRIL 6 and 8pm on 19th
Bannockburn – St. Mary MacKillop @ 11am Sun. APRIL 6, 13, 20, 27
Inverleigh – Sacred Heart – NO MASS
EASTER CEREMONIES RECONCILIATION:
Meredith-Wed. April 9th @ 10am
Bannockburn - Thurs April 10th @ 9am
Winchelsea - Sat April 12th @ 5pm
PALM SUNDAY:
Winchelsea - Sat April 12th @ 6pm
Anakie - April 13th @ 9am
Bannockburn – April 13th @ 11am
HOLY THURSDAY:
Meredith – April 17th @ 7pm
GOOD FRIDAY:
Bannockburn – April 18th @ 10.30 Ecumenical Walk of Witness @ 3pm Solemn Celebration of the Lord’s Passion
EASTER VIGIL:
Meredith - Saturday April 19th @ 8pm
EASTER SUNDAY:
Winchelsea - Sunday April 20th @ 9am
Bannockburn - Sunday April 20th @ 11am
LEIGH PRESBYTERIAN PARISH
Inverleigh “Forwedonotpreachourselves, but ChristJesustheLord...” (2 Corinthians 4.5)
Sunday Service at Inverleigh 10 am.
VISITORS
ARE ALWAYSWELCOME
For further information: Rev.SurendraWesley 0428489222
WHO CAN I TALK TO?
Inverleigh Hall
Hall Hire Contact
The Inverleigh Hall Committee promotes the use of the hall and develops and maintains our fabulous community asset.
If you would like to become involved by serving on the committee or by initiating activities at the hall, please contact
Anne-Maree Tarbett
0417 512 240
Anglican Church
Church Services each Sunday 8 am Inverleigh 10 am Bannockburn 5pm Meredith
38 High Street, Inverleigh
Rev’d Dr. Tim Smith 0412 673 152 Geoff Morgan 0408 106 559 INVERLEIGH CWA BRANCH
Inverleigh and District Red Cross
Meet monthly in Inverleigh Public Hall at 1.30pm.
December 2nd 12noon
Xmas Lunch at Bowling Club MEETING DATES FOR 2025 Feb 10th 1.30pm at hall
April 14th 1.30pm at hall
June 16th 1.30pm at hall
Aug 11th AGM 12 noon at the hall
Oct 13th 1.30pm at hall
Dec 8th Xmas Break up, Venue tba
Heather Bogie President 0408 521 090. Joy Gray Secretary 0488 573 156.
Welcomes existing and new members alike.
We are so much more than just Tea and Scones ladies!
Social Meetings 7.30pm every last Wednesday of the month (except Dec/Jan).
Meet in Presbyterian Church Hall. inverleighcwa@gmail.com or Brooke Wauchope. Ph 0431 006 761
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VICTORIA PARK
Park Street
INVERLEIGH
GROUNDS FOR HIRE
TOILETS
GRASS & SHADE
OVERNIGHT CAMPING (NO POWER)
CANTEEN & CLUBHOUSE
ANIMAL FRIENDLY
HORSE YARDS
Reasonable Rates
CONTACT:
Narelle Bogle 0438 034 313
NOTICEBOARD
KNIT, KNATTER AND THAT GROUP-TEESDALE
Bring a craft, learn a new craft or come for a walk, chat and cuppa.
Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesday’s , 9.30am - 1.30pm At Teesdale Community Hall
*BYO craft and lunch *Tea & Coffee provided.
Cost $5 Joining fee. $3 per session Contact Lesley 0400 547 157 or Shirley 0447 873 763
Ballarat Chooks Pullets for Sale: Hyline Brown Sexed and Vaccinated.
Delivering to: Winchelsea (Eastern Reserve), Inverleigh (Lawsons Park), & Bannockburn (B&S Stockfoods)
"Ballarat Chooks Information Page" Please like my page!
TEESDALE MECHANICS
INSTITUTE
(Formerly Community Hall) Behind the CFA Building Main Road, Teesdale FOR ALL YOUR HIRING NEEDS
Hall, Meeting Room, Kitchen, Tables, Chairs & Crockery.
For bookings, phone Dale on 0428 386 724
Meredith And District Motor Cycle Club
We meet the 3rd Sunday of every month for our ride day (NO RACING AND NO QUADS /4 WHEELERS)
We have 2 tracks: One that is set up as a motocross track that is marshalled and we also have a smaller flat track for kids/beginners to learn to ride.
St Johns is in attendance as well as a canteen. For more information please: head over to our Facebook page MADMCC or call 0415 503 869.
Vic Park Inverleigh Scrap Metal Bin. Victoria Park volunteers use the Metal Skip Bin to help fund the upkeep of the park.
Text or Ring Kelvin 0400 559 559 for delivery dates and times Tai Chi
• Absolutely NO non metal items.
• NO wire, rubber, plastic, wood, bags or e-waste,
• No tyres, batteries, gas cylinders.
• If wood, rubber, plastic etc are attached to your metal, remove it before bringing the metal to Vic Park.
• Never fill the bin over the water line. If the Bin is Full sign is up, place metal items at the stump or come back another day.
Inverleigh's Giant Gardens
Pictured is Judy Howlett from Inverleigh with her Giant pumpkin and it hasn't finished growing yet! It is the product of seeds from the Inverleigh food swap. We are not quite sure how big it's going to get but have had a lot of fun watching it grow. I predict we will be eating more pumpkin pie and caramelised roasted pumpkin in the near future.
Also, pictured left, is a giant Rhubarb growing in Greg W's vege garden here in Inverleigh. We certainly have some green thumbs amongst here. I wonder, is it possible to make Pumpkin and Rhubarb pie?
MOULES PLUS HIRE
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IN OTHER NEWS
Easter Long Weekend
We hope all our clients have a nice break over the easter holidays.
Please see below our opening hours over Easter and Anzac Day Long Weekends.
Good Friday 18th AprilCLOSED
Saturday 19th April - CLOSED
Easter Sunday 20th AprilCLOSED
Easter Monday 21st AprilCLOSED
Anzac Day Friday 25th AprilCLOSED
For any veterinary emergencies over the Easter period please call Geelong Animal Emergency on (03) 5222 2139.
Amazing Pet Facts
Rabbits perform an athletic leap known as a "Binky" when they are happy - performing kicks and twists in mid air.
Overall cats have a better memory than dogs
Cats can jump up to five to six times their height
Your Pet's Microchip
It is extremely important for you to keep your pet’s microchip details up to date as it is the best way to ensure you and your best friend can be reunited.
Every year thousands of animals are admitted to shelters or bought to veterinary clinics without microchips, or with microchips that have not been updated, making it very hard for them to be returned to their owners.
If you move house or change phone numbers it is very important to contact the registry your pet's microchip is listed with and have these details updated.
If you don't know which registry your pet is listed with you can search the microchip number at www.petaddress.com.au and you will be directed to the relevant registry.
Holiday Care of Pets
With Easter and school holidays fast approaching here are a few tips for holidaying with pets.
Whether you decide to leave your pet at home and have a family member or friend care for them, leave your pet at a boarding facility or even take them on holidays with you, please make sure your pet is up to date with the following:
Vaccination
Heartworm protection
Flea and Tick prevention
Medication – if your pet is on medications, don’t forget to ensure you will have enough to last while you are away.
Ensure your pet is wearing a collar with correct information on the tag.
Ensure all details are up to date on your pet’s microchip information.
Goldfish can remember things that happened up to 3 months ago
Dogs have an amazing sense of smell. A German Shepherd has 220 million smelling cells compared to a humans 5 million.
Dogs have a visual range of 250 degrees compared to a humans range of 180 degrees.
Dogs nose prints are as unique as a humans fingerprint
Let the clinic know you will be away and who will be looking after your pet. If leaving your pet with a pet sitter or in a boarding facility leave your contact number and your veterinarians contact number in case of an emergency.
Caged animals such as birds, guinea pigs, rabbits and rodents can be taken to a friend or sitter's home. Supply the carer with information that outlines feeding, water needs, temperature control and medications if required.
If you would like to make an appointment please call our clinic reception on 5281 1221.
Macca The Alpaca
We recently had an alpaca come into the clinic for a castration procedure. Dr Hugh and nurse Lily made sure he had a comfortable bed, a smooth anaesthetic, a problem free procedure and a warm wake up in a deep bed of straw.
After an uneventful recovery he was collected by his owners to return home to his friends.
If you have an animal that needs castration please call the clinic on 52811221 to arrange an appointment.
Clinic Hours: Monday - Friday 7.30am – 6.30pm Saturday 8.00am – 1.00pm
ü Dr. Peter Bond
ü Dr. Kylie Flanagan
ü Dr. Kelly Bond
ü Dr. Keeley Hunter
ü Dr. Hugh Gibson
ü Dr. Charlie Sinclair
We recognise animals large and small are part of your family and our team is committed to providing the best health care available
Telephone: 03 52811 221 OUR SERVICES ü Annual Health Checks ü Full Surgical Facilities ü Digital X-Ray ü Equine Facility ü Large Animal
1759 Midland Highway, Bannockburn
info@bannockburnvet.com.au
www.bannockburnvet.com.au
Home Visits ü Dentistry ü AQIS ü In House Pathology
SOMETHING TO SMILE ABOUT IN BANNOCKBURN!
Six monthly check-ups with your local dentist is a gauranteed way to ensure your smile stays brilliant and your teeth remain healthy with preventitive fluride treatments, dental sealants and early detection of of cavities and gum disease.
GOLDEN PLAINS DENTAL SERVICE
Book now online at: www.goldenplainsdentalservices.com or call us on (03)4217 3810
Conveniently located in the centre of Banockburn: 5/14 High St, Bannockburn, Vic 3331
Directory of Clubs, Services and Organisations
Below is a directory for clubs, organisations and services operating in Inverleigh, Teedale, Shelford and surrounding areas. If you are interested in obtaining further information about an organisation, please feel free to ring and have a chat with them. Any club or organisation who wishes to be listed, please forward details to us and we will include your listing. We would also appreciate being kept up to date with contact details.
INVERLEIGH AREA
Anglican Church Inverleigh (St Pauls)
38 High Street, Inverleigh
services: please check Leigh News for current times
contact: Rev. Dr Tim Smith Ph: 5265 1284 / 0412 673 152
Friends of Inverleigh Nature Conservation Reserve.
President: Keith Windle, 0429 651 298 windle.keith@gmail.com
Geelong & District
Carriage Drivers
Christa Jones 0408 342 403 gdcd.secretary@gmail.com
Inverleigh Bowls Club
Pres. Adrian Hurring 0418 593 849
Sec. Jenny Peel 0418 301 939
Inverleigh Cemetery Trust
Chairman: Bruce McDonald 0408 567 970
Sextant: Alex (Sandy) McCallum 0408 378 752
Secretary: Tonya Allen. 0411 624 309 inverleighcemetery@gmail.com
Inverleigh Cricket Club
Pres: Marcus Warton ph. 0400 199 309
Inverleigh CWA
Brooke Wauchope 0431 006 761. Inverleighcwa@gmail.com
Inverleigh Football/Netball Club
President: David Haste 0425 810 983
Inverleigh-Leigh Valley Lions Club
Keith Robson 0408 270 107 inverleigh.lions@gmail.com
Inverleigh Golf & Disc Golf Club
President: Greg Erwin 0408 651 744 Email: golf3321@bigpond.com
Inverleigh Historical Society
Christine Windle 0403 267 286
Liz McDonald 0417 066 433
Inverleigh Playgroup playgroup.inverleigh@gmail.com
Inverleigh Progress Assoc.
President:Hilary Hamilton 5265 1384
Inverleigh Riding Club
Leighdale Equestrian Centre
Mark Mummery - 0437 807 675 or Melinda Spiller 0413 648 012
Inverleigh RSL Sub-Branch
President: Deema Johnston 5281 1106
Inverleigh Tennis Club
Shane Lubcke 0410 483 690
Leigh District Landcare Group
Pres: Campbell Brumby 0419 889 757
Sec: Louise Blersch
Leigh District Riding Club
President: Narelle Bogle 0438 034 313
Admin & Enquiries - Sue Debets 0401 149 226
Victoria Park Reserve
Bookings, Narelle Bogle 0438 034 313
MURGHEBOLUC AREA.
Murgheboluc Recreation Reserve. 0459 042 910 - committee member booking site - spacetoco email - murgheboluc.hall@outlook.com
SHELFORD AREA
Shelford Cricket Club
Robert Rice (Pres) 0459 491 698
Shelford Progress Association
Sec: Glenn Jeffery 0413 317 779
TEESDALE AREA
CWA Native Hut Branch
Shirley Wild Ph: 0447 873 763
Leighdale Equestrian Centre
Mark Mummery - 0437 807 675 or Melinda Spiller 0413 648 012
Leighdale Pony Club Inc.
Pres: Tom McCann 5265 1169
Sec: Sue Moran 0437 914 454
Teesdale Branch Liberal Party
Charlie Hartup 5281 5222
Teesdale Cricket Club
Alister Woods. 0439 395 456
Teesdale Pre School
Mandy Bartlett. 5281 5488
Teesdale Sporting Complex
Mrs Kay Hower. 5281 5389
Teesdale Tennis Club
Mrs Judy Evans. 5281 5328
Teesdale Community Hall
Dale Smithyman 5281 5486
Working Sheepdog Club
Glenn Agnew 0427 325 905
BANNOCKBURN AREA
Bannockburn & District Men's Shed
Syd McConachy (Pres) Geoff Wild (Sect) 0407 835 731
Probus Club Bannockburn Secretary- Judith 0447 621 776 bannockburndistrictprobus@gmail.com
-S E S
Emergency 000
Windstorm and Flood 132 500
EMERGENCY
POLICE, AMBULANCE, FIRE, SES Ring 000
FOR POLICE-WITHOUT LIGHTS & SIRENS Ring: 131 444
LifeLine 5222 2233 or 13 11 14
B’burn Surgery 5281 1481
B’burn Vet 5281 1221
Surfcoast Taxi 0408 325 992
Barwon Water 1300 656 007
Power Failure 13 24 12
Geelong Hospital Accident & Emergency 5226 7564
Golden Plains Equine Vets 0437 467 097
Golden Plains Medical Centre 5281 2320
Wildlife Rescue 0500 540 000
Women’s Domestic Violence Crisis Service 1800 015 188
Shire Ranger 5220 7111
If you would like your Club or Service included in this directory, or if you need to update any details above, please contact the Editor. leighnews@bigpond.com
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Located in the New Bannockburn Shopping Centre.
Opening hours:
- Monday to Friday: 8:30am - 6:00pm
- Saturday: 9:00am - 1:00pm
- Sunday’s & Public holidays = CLOSED
Pharmacy Features
* Professional
- Vaccination Clinic
(Flu, Covid, Shingles, Whooping Cough & Travel Vaccinations)
- Victorian Community Pharmacy Pilot allowing us to prescribe for:
(i) treatment of shingles
(ii) treatment of flare-up mild psoriasis (iii) resupply of select oral contraceptive pills without a prescription for women (iv) antibiotics for uncomplicated pills without a prescription for women
- Absence from work certificates
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Diabetes Australia (NDSS) Agency
- Home Medicine Reviews
- Webster-paks
- Free Prescription filing service
- Free Prescription reminder service (myTWC app & medAdvisor app)
- Extensive range of Vitamins & Supplements
- MooGoo products
- Natio
- Medela Breastpump Hire
- Hiring of crutches
- Weight Loss products
- Ear & Nose piercing
- Home Delivery Service to:
o Bannockburn
o Teesdale/Shelford
o Inverleigh
o Lethbridge
o Batesford
* Other Products & Services
- TerryWhite Chemmart Rewards PLUS Program
* FREE to join
* 20% Discount off gifts ALL YEAR
- Extensive GIFTS to choose from, including:
* Glasshouse
* Frank Green
* Handbags & Wallets
* Fragrances
* Aromatherapy & Wellbeing
- afterpay available
- Maybelline
- Designer Brands
Follow us on Facebook and be kept up to date
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Sell with a local agency who supports their community.
Major Sponsors of:
Bannockburn Football & Netball Club
Bannockburn Men's Shed
Bannockburn Inclusive Group
Teesdale Cricket Club
Inverleigh & District Good Friday Appeal
BANNOCKBURN SURGERY IS CELEBRATING 40 YEARS.
Dr Cameron Profitt
Dr John Henderson
Dr Benjamin Fry
Dr Rupali Jain
Dr Veronica Donahoe
Dr Edward Carson
Dr Rimas Liubinas
A humble beginning for Bannockburn Surgery when it first opened its doors in 1983 – small rooms located between what was the original supermarket and pharmacy.
Soon outgrowing these rooms, they moved in 1986 to 19 High Street with two consulting rooms, a small treatment room and tiny tearoom for its team members. Its current building (16 High Street) was opened in the year 2000 – a purpose-built practice complete with five consulting rooms and a sixth added in 2010.
The practice has grown from strength to strength and has a wonderfully dedicated team of Doctors, Nurses, Reception team and Practice Manager. They also have access to high-quality Allied Health services including podiatry and newly introduced acupuncture with Dr Rimas Liubinas, with plans for more services to follow.
For Bannockburn Surgery who celebrated their forty-year anniversary a few weeks ago, this was a proud milestone. The surgery welcomed back former team members: doctors, nurses, administration staff, and allied health for an evening of festivities reminiscing on the past forty-years and what the future holds for the practice.
The Directors (and Principal GPs) of Bannockburn Surgery would like to take the opportunity to say thank you to those whom have been part of their practice team, past and present. And also extends a warm thank you to patients for ongoing support in entrusting their health to the team at Bannockburn Surgery and their journey.
The surgery has a proud history and is incredibly excited for the future. Not only the future of Bannockburn Surgery, but also in continuing to support the growing community of Bannockburn and its surrounds. The surgery has grand plans and is eagerly awaiting to commence build
Bannockburn Surgery is a fully accredited medical practice that provides comprehensive GP services and have been practising within the community for 40 years.
Bannockburn Surgery is the largest practice within the shire.
We are an accredited teaching practice –training medical students, nursing students and future GPs.
Dr Rebecca Tidd
Dr Bushra Akhund
Dr Abhirami Selvakumar
Dr Ernest Cheng
of their purpose-built facility to be located next door to their current premises.
It is pleased to announce that another GP Registrar will be joining the team from August, Dr Ernest Cheng, which will extend the provision of service even further. They are also very fortunate that their two current GP Registrars; Dr Bushra Akhund and Dr Abhi Selvakumar will be continuing at the practice for an additional six months.
Bannockburn Surgery doctors will be continuing to bulk-bill patients with healthcare cards and pension cards, as well as those under 16 years old.
Appointments are available daily and the doctors are welcoming new patients.
Book online via the website or contact (03) 5281 1481.