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An Inverleigh Progress Association Publication ISSN 0313-8453

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MAY 2022

Volume 48 Number 4

The 9:15 am Service at the Inverleigh Monuments on ANZAC Day.

INVERLEIGH PROGRESS ASSOCIATION

Recently appointed RSL President, Deema Johnson, conducted his first next meeting 18th MAY 7 :30pm Service in that capacity with a healthy crowd of (estimated) 400 in attendance. @ Inverleigh Public Hall VISITORS ARE ALWAYS Many sections of the Services, Local Clubs and general community came forWELCOME. ward to lay floral tributes.

2 Leigh News WHAT'S ON? Weds 4th May 11th May 13th May 14th May 18th May 26th May 28th & 29th May

Public talk about Inverleigh's John Clifford Peel, See p 7.

Friends of Inverleigh Nature Conservation Reserve p15.

Seniors @ Inverleigh Hall-Midday Food Swap @ Sonny 9:30 IPA Meeting @ Inverleigh Hall 7:30 Historical Society @ Inverleigh Hall 2pm.

Inverleigh Book Bazaar.

INVERLEIGH PROGRESS ASSOCIATION meet in the

Inverleigh Public Hall

on the 3rd Wednesday of each month @7 :30pm (Except January)

VISITORS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME President: Hilary Hamilton Secretary: Luanne Thornton Treasurer: Tony Waayers Leigh News Editor: Peter Trevaskis

meet in the Inverleigh Public Hall

0n the 4th Tuesday of each Month @ 2pm

(Except December & January) VISITORS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME

The Progress Association has been actively working towards improving the amenity of Inverleigh for over 40 years. Of course all such organisations need volunteers and the Association is no exception. Without them nothing happens. If you have some ideas for the town you would like to achieve, you are welcome to join us and help achieve them.

Some of the projects completed by the Progress Association include: The Federation Bridge which was built to commemorate the centenary of Federation in 2001.

Walking Tracks were established with lots of support from the community, including fencing and tree planting.

Public Toilets Progress Association members worked for many years with Council to have the old toilets removed and a new block built, which did not detract from the entrance to our town. They are used more than any other toilets in the Shire.

The Clock a new clock was recently installed on the clock tower in our main street, clearly visable from the General Store across the road.

Town Entrance Signs. IPA worked for many years to procure the 2 Entrance Signs (Hamilton Highway East and West) welcoming travellers to our town.

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

Peter’s Editorial A very busy month with lots going on in the district. ANZAC Day services were well attended, New Clubrooms at the Inverleigh Sporting Complex now open and a couple of New businesses now open (Local Creations Page 4 and White Lotus Reiki and Crystals Page 9) For those of you who live or visit "the village" part of Inverleigh, you may have seem myself or my wife with our 2 little dogs, Slipper and Mocassin. Both were getting on in years and Slipper passed away several months ago and sadly "Mockie" passed just a couple of weeks ago.

They were approaching 15 years old and may have actually reached that grand age. Hence the Pram! From one end of Inverleigh to the shops and back is a fair walk, so to provide Slipper and Mocassin some respite, the pram came in very handy.

INVERLEIGH CLUB ROOMS UPGRADE OFFICIALLY OPEN Leigh News 3

The Inverleigh Club Rooms Upgrade was officially opened at the first Inverleigh Hawks home game of the season on Saturday 2 April. Senator for Victoria Sarah Henderson officially opened the upgrade prior to the senior’s football game at the Inverleigh Sporting Complex, joined by Golden Plains Shire Mayor Cr Gavin Gamble and Inverleigh Football Netball Club President David Haste. Federal Member for Corangamite Libby Coker and Liberal candidate Stephanie Asher were also in attendance at the opening.

Above: Councillor Clayton Whitfield from Golden Plains Shire, David Haste, President of the Inverleigh Football Netball Club, Libby Coker, Labor Member for Corangamite and Mayor of Golden Plains Shire Council, Gavin Gamble.

Above: Senator Sarah Henderson, David Haste, President of the Inverleigh Football Club, Stephanie Asher, Liberal Candidate in the Federal Seat of Corangamite plus other long term members of the Inverleigh Hawks Football Club.

CONGRATULATIONS STEPH GOWER! 300 NETBALL GAMES FOR INVERLEIGH NETBALL CLUB

Inverleigh Football Club's infamous Score Board, Hopefully soon to be replaced with an Electronic Unit. There was serious lobbying on the day, for this much needed upgrade.

Go Hawks!

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Local Creations -

right next to the CFA.

Local Creations is locally owned and operated by Wendy De Francesco.

The shop is located at Shop 1/29 High Street, Inverleigh (next to the CFA).

Local Creations specializes in upcycled furniture and home décor, they also offer a custom furniture painting service with various styles that can be enquired in the store.

Local Creations has a range of stock and also supports small local businesses with items ranging from handmade: -Candles -Soaps -Skin Care Products -Local Artwork - Tote Bags - Even something for your pooch

Trading Hours: Friday. 10am to 2pm, Sat. 10am to 1pm, Sun. 10am to 1pm Monday to Thursday appointments can be made to open just contact Wendy on 0407 350 437 or enquire within the store.

Remembering Our Brother:

Our brother Pat was the oldest of three Children.

Our parents, Bill and Valda Quinlivian arrived in Wingeel Soldier Settlement on 1st August 1950 and started farming. Growing up with his two siblings was exciting for us all.

When school finished, Pat worked at Vic Rail and later at the Gas Company in Geelong. Pat married Jan Creed in 1965 and settled in Highton. They had two children, Anne and Peter, and later moved to Canberra and started working at the Museum there. Sadly, Jan had health issues and passed away in 2014 and Pat never got over it. Since that time Pat battled with his own health issues (Heart problems) and in the end, lost his battle.

He died peacefully in Canberra on 15th February 2022.

Rest in peace our dear brother, we love you, Mel (Quinlivian) and Carol (Perrett).

Patrick Quinlivian 27/3/1933 – 15/2/2022

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Inverleigh Public Hall 71 High Street, Inverleigh On the last weekend of Autumn

Saturday 28th May 2022

9am—4pm Sunday 29th May 2022 9am—4pm Book donations are now welcome, please contact: Katrina 0400 527 352 - Inverleigh

6 Leigh News INVERLEIGH BOWLS CLUB - SEASON WRAP UP The Season has recently been completed and Inverleigh Bowls Club have had a successful year in many ways.

Both divisions (Div 3 and Div 10) made it to the semi-finals, just falling short of competing in a Grand Final.

The Internal Club Competions had some very close encounters with final scores reflecting a very good standard of lawn bowls.

In the coming off season, the club will be running some Bowls fixtures and training sessions. More details will be provided in the coming months.

Results of Pennant Season and Internal Club Competions:

Above: Division 3 teams played their semi-final match against Torquay at their beautiful venue on the water front. Division 10 also played their semi-final here.

Ladies Single Competition Final was played off between Michele Shields (25 shots) and Marj Peel (13 Shots) Ladies 100 Up competition was a play off between Michele Shields (101 shots) and Lesley Johns (99 shots).

Mens Competition.

Mens Championship saw a play off between Max Peel (Dad) and Cam Peel (Son) with Max winning 25 Shots to 12 shots.

Pictured above: Mens Pairs Finals players L to R, Max Peel, Rob Meek, Mark Coleman and Harry Colman. Max and Rob won 14 to 12.

Ladies Competition.

Ladies Pairs Final was played at Inverleigh with Lesley Johns and Michele Shields playing off against Marj Peel and Jenny Peel. Lesley and Michele won 15 shots to 13.

Mens 100 up Final saw a play off between Ken Hopkins (L) and David Aduenza (aka David from the shop) with David winning on the last end 106 shots to 99 shots.

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White Lotus Reiki and crystals is a small business based in the picturesque township of Inverleigh Vic.

White Lotus offers Traditional Usui/Tibetan Reiki, a practice that promotes relaxation, reduces stress and anxiety, and promotes a positive mental state through gentle touch.

Reiki (pronounced Ray-Key), is a Japanese word meaning “Universal Life Energy”, the vital, creative force that flows through everything.

When used as a therapy, referred to as The Usui System of Natural Healing, it is an energy balancing technique for improving and maintaining health, based on the principle that a balanced energy system leads to a healthy mind and body.

White Lotus also offers the opportunity to purchase beautiful crystal jewellery, carved crystals and individual pieces of Mother Earth’s natural wonders, ethically sourced from around the world.

There is also an array of books and homewares to choose from which can also be viewed on Facebook and Instagram.

FB: Whitelotus Reiki and crystals Instagram: whitelotus_reiki For further information or to arrange an appointment for Reiki or to personally view crystal shop, contact Jane on 0407 934 588 or email whitelotus_reiki@outlook.com

INVERLEIGH CHAINSAW SHARPENING SERVICES For only $10 each Chain you can get your chains looking brand new CALL 0447 516 857 TODAY TO GET YOUR CHAINS READY FOR THE WINTER. DROP OFF OR PICKUP IS AVAILABLE

Community consultation on the development of the Hesse Rural Health Strategic Plan Register for a Tea Talk session with Hesse Board Directors In 2021 the Board of Hesse Rural Health (Hesse) commenced its strategic planning process, undertaking steps to understand the community needs, assess our capability to meet those needs, and to identify gaps and opportunities that will enable the community needs to be better met into the future.

The Hesse Board would like to take this opportunity to discuss the draft Strategic Plan with our community and hear your input. The preliminary direction and priority areas have now been drafted, along with updated organisation vision, mission, and values statements.

How to register: Register your interest in attending an upcoming Tea Talk to review the draft Strategic Plan either in person or via zoom, by contacting Hesse Reception on 03 5267 1200 or emailing hesse@hesse.vic.gov.au

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WHAT A LOT OF RUBBISH

Long time member of the Friends Group, Rob Beardsley, with some of the rubbish removed from the Reserve. (Above Photo)

The Friends of Inverleigh Nature Conservation Reserve recently cleaned up rubbish from the Reserve.

Rubbish picked up along the Teesdale-Inverleigh Road amounted to about twenty large sacks full. Most of it consisted of bottles and cans and cups thoughtlessly thrown from cars. A surprising amount of car parts were also collected. Within the bushland itself, a large amount of dumped concrete was removed, along with several tyres, scrap metal and timber.

A huge thanks to the members and friends who gave up two hours on a beautiful Sunday afternoon to gather up other people’s rubbish. Many thanks also to Golden Plains Shire for providing a skip by which the non-recyclable rubbish could be removed.

Found but not removed, was a large quantity of fish in plastic bags. The stench and the mass of maggots were quite disgusting. The same words might be used for the person who chose to dump the fish, along with unwanted cushions and a large bookcase, in a nature reserve!

Readers and all nearby residents are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of the Friends group on Wednesday May 11th at the Inverleigh Public Hall at 7.30 p.m. The guest speaker will be Dale Smithyman, who will talk about his role as Environment Officer at the Golden Plains Shire and about the Teesdale Grassy Woodlands Reserve. (More details: Page 15) More information: Keith Windle 0429 651 298

April 2022 Calendar - Cemetery Maintenance, Inverleigh Cemetery

2022 May Stone crushing, Shelford

What’s the story ?

Inverleigh Historical Society calendar - May 2022

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common in the local papers. The Shire of Leigh meeting reports in the Geelong Advertiser are littered with mentions of the council traction engines. The 1897 report follows several reports of horses being spooked by such machines in Geelong and a proposed Shire ruling, to just ten years later the Shire owned crushing machine being under a Committee, that workers must be from different shire Ridings, and a runaway traction engine ending up in a gully at Shelford.

Geel Adv 22 Feb 1897

This month’s calendar story has to be led by the image itself as the Inverleigh Historical Society has no accompanying notes, except it was located in the Leigh Shire. A rock crushing plant was an involved process so we note six men, wood stacked for the furnace, a Furphy water cart, a traction engine powering a flywheel & long belt to drive a crusher, and rocks stacked ready.

We are aware of rocks because we live in part of the “Western Volcanic Plains of Victoria”. Trying to find a clear, concise explanation of the geology is beyond my Matriculation Geology studies, but with the help of Wikipedia and Earthsciencesvic.gov.au, it is the third largest volcanic plain in the world and covers more than 10% of the state: over 400 volcanoes provided the extensive basalt plains; there are only a few rivers which flow across the plains, these are the Barwon, Hopkins, Leigh, Maribyrnong, Wannon and Werribee Rivers and the Mount Emu Creek; many small lava flows have built up the thin veneer of aprons to the average depth of about 50 metres.

These volcanic eruptions are considered recent 4,000 to 20,000 years ago, and would have been witnessed by Indigenous Australians. Cleared paddock stones have been used for fences and crushed for roads, and other bluestone deposits for constructing houses, schools, civic buildings including the Lethbridge bluestone for the front steps of the Victorian Parliament House.

Local councils needed crushed rock for converting tracks into roads, and Tenders were

Geel Adv 16 March 1910

So we have workers, engine, crusher, wood, water and rocks and following the practice today rock heaps and barriers are still being used for garden landscaping and crushed for wind farm trackways, -**- APOLOGY to all our lovely supporters who purchase the calendar each year. Please note that Queen’s Birthday holiday in Victoria is June 13, not the Western Australian date of 4th.

GOLDEN PLAINS SHIRE COUNCIL MEDIA RELEASE Date: Tuesday 12 April, 2021

12 Leigh News GOLDEN PLAINS YOUTH HUB OFFICIALLY OPEN

Minister for Local Government the Hon. Shaun Leane, Senator for Victoria the Hon. Sarah Henderson and Bannockburn & District Grants representative Brett Cunningham were joined by Golden Plains Shire Mayor Cr Gavin Gamble to officially open the Golden Plains Youth Hub, Milton Street, Bannockburn.

Minister for Local Government the Hon. Shaun Leane, Senator for Victoria the Hon. Sarah Henderson and The Youth Hub project transformed a portable office building into dedicatedPlains youth facility the Bannockburn & District Grants representative Brett Cunningham were joined bya Golden Shire located Mayoropposite Cr Shire’s only high school, Bannockburn P-12 College. The building underwent a significant exterior and interior create aPlains purpose-built, Gavin Gamble to officiallyrenovation open thetoGolden Youth accessible Hub. and inclusive Youth Hub.

The $562,000 project was delivered with $271,032 from the Victorian Government’s Growing Suburbs Fund, $100,000 for the Australian Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program, $100,000 from Bannockburn & District Grants, and Council’s $90,720 in-kind contribution of the portable building. In addition, a further $77,000 from Round 3 of the Australian Government’s LRCI Program was allocated to the interior fit out of the Youth Hub, including furniture and technology.

The Youth Hub project transformed a portable office building into a dedicated youth facility located opposite the Shire’s only high school, Bannockburn P-12 College, in Milton Street, Bannockburn. The building underwent a The Golden Plains Youth Hub hosted its first ‘come and try’ open session for youth on 22 March 2022, with a range significant exterior and interior renovation to create a purpose-built, accessible and inclusive Youth Hub. of programs available in the April school holidays include a Smart Phone film-making course. Council’s Youth

Development team has formed three youth-led leadership groups that will meet regularly at the Youth Hub in 2022: Youth Activation Committee, FReeZA Youth Events Crew and the Pride LGBTIQA+ group. The Youth Hub will be open several days a week after school and will run a wide range of interactive programs related to music, film, art, entrepreneurship and employment pathways. The Youth Development team will also continue to hold programs for young people in locations across the Shire.

The $562,000 project was delivered with $271,032 from the Victorian Government’s Growing Suburbs Fund, $100,000 for the Australian Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program, $100,000 Quotes attributable to Golden Plains Shire Mayor Cr Gavin Gamble from Bannockburn & District Grants, and Council’s $90,720 in-kind contribution of the portable building. In addi“The new Golden Plains Youth Hub is a vibrant facility that will provide inclusive, innovative and accessible programs tion, a further $77,000 from Round ofyoung the Australian Government’s LRCI Program wassocial, allocated to the fit and services3for people in our Shire. It will support improved health, education andinterior employment outcomes, and provide stronger connections between the local community and services young people need. out of the Youth Hub, including furniture and technology.

“A long-held vision, the Youth Hub has been delivered in partnership with the Victorian and Australian Governments, as well as local community group, Bannockburn & District Grants. We thank them for their generous commitment to supporting youth in Golden Plains Shire.

The Golden Plains “The Youth Hub hosted itsdeveloped first ‘come and try’ open for youth on 22Reference March 2022, a Youth Hub has been in collaboration withsession the dedicated Community Group,with including community representatives from Council, Victoria Police, YMCA Bannockburn, Bannockburn District & Grants and range of programs available in the April school holidays include a Smart Phone film-making course. Council’s Youth Bannockburn P – 12 College. The group is dedicated to activating an inclusive and accessible space where a diverse range of young people aged 12 to 25 years can access the services, programs and activities need be Development team has formed three youth-led leadership groups that will meet regularly at the Youththey Hub in to 2022: healthier, happier and better connected.

Youth Activation Committee, FReeZA Eventstown Crew thethePride group.

Thein Youth be Hub “Located in the Youth Shire’s largest andand across streetLGBTIQA+ from the only high school Golden Hub Plains,will the Youth is a valuable addition to the wide range of youth services that Council offers around the Shire.” open several days a week after school and will run a wide range of interactive programs related to music, film, art, entrepreneurship and employment pathways. The Youth Development team will also continue to hold programs for young people in locations across the Shire.

Quotes attributable to Golden Plains Shire Mayor Cr Gavin Gamble: “The new Golden Plains Youth Hub is a vibrant facility that will provide inclusive, innovative and accessible programs and services for young people in our Shire. It will support improved health, social, education and employment outcomes, and provide stronger connections between the local community and services young people need.

“A long-held vision, the Youth Hub has been delivered in partnership with the Victorian and Australian Governments, as well as local community group, Bannockburn & District Grants. We thank them for their generous commitment to supporting youth in Golden Plains Shire.

“The Youth Hub has been developed in collaboration with the dedicated Community Reference Group, including community representatives from Council, Victoria Police, YMCA Bannockburn, Bannockburn District & Grants and Bannockburn P – 12 College. The group is dedicated to activating an inclusive and accessible space where a diverse range of young people aged 12 to 25 years can access the services, programs and activities they need to be healthier, happier and better connected.

“Located in the Shire’s largest town and across the street from the only high school in Golden Plains, the Youth Hub is a valuable addition to the wide range of youth services that Council offers around the Shire.”

Pictured: (left to right): Mayor Cr Gavin Gamble, Senator Sarah Henderson, Minister for Local Government Shaun Leane and Bannockburn & District Grants representative Brett Cunningham at the official opening of the Golden Plain Youth Hub.

Leigh News 13 The Inverleigh Progress Association is planning a new edition of our local phone book. Copies will be available free to residents. We welcome information from new and impending residents. Mobile phone numbers are included , and are particularly useful if you are running a business. We will be collecting information on Election Day and on a couple of mornings prior to 21st May.

Time for a new local phone book for Inverleigh

Name:

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

Address: …………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Home Phone Number:

………………………………………………….

Mobile 1:

Name. ……………………………………… Number.………………………………………

Mobile 2:

Name. ……………………………………… Number. ………………………………………

Each year, when there is a Federal Election, the Inverleigh Progress Association produces a local Phone book for Inverleigh and Murgheboluc.

If you would like your details included , updated or removed for this phone book, please send details to:

leighnews@bigpond.com or P.O. Box 247, Inverleigh.

or 0407 100 791.

We will begin compiling the new edition for distribution later in the year. If you are unsure what your listing includes or even if you are included, just contact me.

Peter Trevaskis (Leigh News Editor) Now Recruiting: Consumer and Community Advisory Committee Members Are you:  Someone who wants to support and advise Hesse Rural Health to help improve peoples’ experiences with your regional health service?  A family member, or support person who has used Hesse Rural Health services?  Are you a strategic thinker and passionate about health transformation?

If you answered yes to any of the above, you may be just the person we are looking for.

Hesse Rural Health is recruiting committee members to join the Consumer and Community Advisory Committee. This is your opportunity to help us shape our services to better meet the needs of the communities in which we are operating.

Members from the Rokewood, Bannockburn, Beeac, and surrounding communities are of particular interest for the future planning of Hesse Rural Health.

Applications close 30th May 2022.

For further information, please contact Jess Culhane, Communications & Community Partnerships Officer by phoning Hesse Rural Health on 03 5267 1200 or email at jculhane@hesse.vic.gov.au.

BANNOCKBURN PROBUS The Combined Probus Club of Bannockburn was established in 2005 with 65 members. Over the last 17 years many members have enjoyed fun, friendship, and fellowship, participating in many bus tours and outings to places of interest. As well as having very informative and entertaining guest speakers.

Unfortunately over the years numbers have decreased and with ageing members, the club was unable to form a committee at the March AGM. Therefore the club has had to wind up.

The outgoing committee would like to thank all members past and present for their support and contribution to the club, and appreciate those members who served on the committee in various roles and for a number of years.

The group will continue to keep in contact with monthly morning or afternoon teas in Bannockburn.

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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

G'day from the penners for this month. As the weather really starts to cool down and the autumn leaves start putting on their annual show, it gives writers a new source of inspiration. Who doesn't love the brilliant yellows, oranges and reds that the deciduous trees regale us with each year. The change of seasons gives us new perspectives and the cooler weather can also clear the head from the summer heat brain fog that sometimes inflicts us writers.

So it's down to business and time to reach for new thoughts and feelings, to grab a stray idea and run with it. There is so much turmoil in the world that a lot of the time we try to put our own thoughts of the misery that others are suffering into words, to try to make a little bit of sense of what we are witnessing. On this subject Karen has written a piece that we think is worthy of repeating in the public sphere.

As always we can be contacted via our email: goldenpens4@gmail.com or pop into the Banno library and meet us in person. We met every fortnight on a Thursday at 1:30pm.

The Man in the North Putin is a painted whore, putting on a face while making war, His grey tanks surround the land, squeezing in like a great big hand.

Nuclear power plant in sight, giving all a shocking fright, And to his shame he rained more missiles on the land.

Maternity hospitals, babies too - the most vulnerable and new.

Woman, children and the old, are leaving in a mighty rush, The brave and strong Ukrainians have stood their ground, They know the cost of not drawing a line in the sand.

The Oligarch is feeling the pinch, It must be tough if your very rich.

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.

Wise Ruskies protest and risk their lives, as he pursues his evil goals.

He learnt his trade in the KGB, we can only guess where it will end.

This show pony needs to go, put on a shirt and head to the snow.

Siberia is the place for him .... his cold heart buried deep in snow.

Thanks Karen for your heartfelt words and until next month it's cheerio from the penners.

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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.

Surfcoast Taxis Pty. Ltd. All Bookings: 0408 325 992 Fax: 5267 2699 Email: bannotaxis@gmail.com (Admin or Stan 0429 672 888)

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GOLF RESULT – Mar/Apr 2022 26th Mch Mixed-Stableford. 3rd Rd Hogan Trophy.

L. Richardson 38pts c/b S. Wemyss 38pts, W. Peel 36pts.

N.T.P. 8th L. Richardson.

Longest Drive O/65yrs T. Lee, Ladies- L. Richardson.

Hogan Trophy Winner- S. Wemyss.

2nd Apr. Mixed Stableford.

T. Sauni 37pts, D. Mather 35pts c/b T. Lee 35pts.

N.T.P. 3rd S. Dyer, 8th L. Richardson.

Longest Drive T. Sauni, Ladies S. Dyer.

6th Apr-Ladies 3rd Rd. Autumn Trophy-Stroke L. Richardson 88-14-74, A. Waayers 104-29-75, D. Nicholls 90-14-76 G. Stevens 109-31-78. N.T.P. 8th L. Richardson.

Putting D. Nicholls 23 putts.

9th Apr.Mixed 3 Person Ambrose.

T.Sauni, J. Nicolle, T. Sauni nett 59 5/6, I Page, D. Mather,& S.Wemyss nett 63 ½ Longest Drive- T. Sauni, Ladies G. Stevens.O/65yrs S. Wemyss.

23rd Apr Mixed Par. 2nd Rd Robin Scott Trophy.

J. Drayton +6, J. Nicolle Sq c/b I. Page Sq. N.T.P. 8th G. Smith.

Longest Drive A.Smith, O/65yrs S. Wemyss, Women S. Dyer.

NDIS provide number 4050001048

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POLICE REPORT FOR MAY 2022 Hello All, Recently Victoria Police launched Neighbourhood Policing so Police can get the basics right and deter crime.

What it means for the community: •You will see a more consistent, prevention focused approach to addressing community safety issues.

•You can expect: o More policing activity proactively focused on the prevention of crime; o More opportunities to talk with local police about safety concerns, both in-person and online; o More community partnerships and shared problem solving to address safety issues and prevent crime; and o More communication from your local police about what they’re doing to address your safety concerns through local media and social media (Eyewatch).

•Local safety committees: o Will operate in each PSA (Police service area) comprising local community groups, government and business stakeholders. o Each committee will develop a local safety plan based on concerns its community has raised. o These will inform deployment and tasking of local police and activities to prevent offending. o If you are part of a local community group, support service or business and interested in working with us to improve public safety phone or email your police station and

ask to register your interest in Neighbourhood Policing with your Local Area Commander. Contacts are on the VicPol website.

In other news, there was a theft of a camper trailer in Common Road in the last month whereby unknown offenders have driven down a driveway and removed the camper trailer by unknown means. If anybody knows anything about or witnessed the offence please contact me at the police station.

Please be aware of your property/ farm security and keep gates shut and don’t allow easy access to your properties.

Some residents believe that these things don’t happen out here but don’t allow yourselves to become a possible victim.

There are offenders getting about rural communities seeking an easy opportunity to obtain money/property and I have mentioned this in the past with examples of offending especially on some rural properties. Over the last month as part of intercepting 140 odd vehicles I identified five drivers with serious criminal histories getting about the area. As I have mentioned previously sometimes intercepting someone for traffic/speeding offences leads to intelligence gathering for us to assist in our policing to keep the community safe.

Good to see the winter sports kicking off again with the football and netball clubs getting good numbers and hopefully enjoying the new facilities.

Keep safe Chris

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LETHBRIDGE QUARRY

NORTH ALTONA ROCK BLASTING CO PTY LTD Lot 2, Lower Plains Rd Lethbridge OPENING HOURS MONDAY – FRIDAY 7am – 4pm (Saturday by appointment)

Phone: 5281-7190 or Paul 0429 361 378

FOR ALL YOUR CRUSHED ROCK NEEDS DELIVERY IS ALSO AVAILABLE

Email:lethbridgequarry@bigpond.com paulgalea.narb@gmail.com

Note: No credit given and NO EFTPOS on premises

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The Inverleigh Cemetery Trust is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified members of the community who would be interested in becoming honorary trust members. Women and those from a diverse background are actively encouraged to seek appointment Cemetery trust members are appointed by the Governor in Council for a term of up to five years on the recommendation of the Minister for Health. Cemetery trusts are responsible for the proper and efficient management of the public cemeteries under their control, including planning for future cemeteries services and the preservation of local history.

Being appointed to a cemetery trust provides successful applicants with a unique opportunity to develop their competencies as a board member.

The Department of Health provides free governance training to all trust members.

Current trust members whose terms of appointment are due to expire may apply for reappointment as part of a competitive selection process.

More information about the role of cemetery trust members is available at: https://www.health.vic.gov.au/cemeteries-and-crematoria/class-bcemetery-trust-appointments To register your interest please contact The Inverleigh Cemetery Trust as follows within two weeks of the date of this advertisement: The Inverleigh Cemetery Trust contact details: 0409 224 811 The Victorian Government is committed to ensuring that government boards and committees reflect the rich diversity of the Victorian community. This includes appropriate representation of women, people of all ages, Aboriginal people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, gender diverse and intersex people.

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THE INVERLEIGH CEMETERY TRUST

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KEEP A METRE FROM YOUR HEATER, & PLEASE CHECK YOUR HEATERS NOW!!

Now that winter is nearly here, we are all turning on our heaters.

Inverleigh CFA usually gets about one call-out annually due to heater issues. Heaters can pose a serious fire risk around Inverleigh; including open-fires, wood-heaters and electrical heating. As we don’t have a natural gas line, there aren’t many gas heaters in Inverleigh.

Number One Rule: Keep a 1 metre area clear around your heaters in your house! Or you may get more heat than you bargained for… The fires below were caused when wood was stored too close to the heater, or clothes drying too close.

If you haven’t used your heater for many months, it is important to check and clean it before use: Enclosed wood-heaters: Empty the fire-box, check doors open/close properly and seals are intact. Check chimneys are secure and free of birds, nests, possums, beehives etc. Use a metal bucket for cleaning out ash, (not a plastic bucket!) If children, animals, or others who need protecting are in your home, keep them at a safe distance by securing the fire with a sturdy barrier.

Open fire-places in houses can be dangerous, as embers and sparks can fly out the front of the fireplace, or chimneys can ignite; especially the older-style brick ones. Ensure you have a substantial fire-proof hearth, which is clear of flammable material (ie kindling, newspaper, wood pile, clothes rack). Place a fire screen in front of the fire to prevent sparks flying onto the floor.

Like enclosed wood heaters, do check the chimney.

Burning dry wood increases burning efficiency, reduces ash, and reduces chimney fire-risk compared with wet wood.

Electrical heaters come in many forms, but to generalise they should be all checked so that they are clean, not dusty with electrical cords in good condition.

Monitor your heater when using for the first time in a while. Are the fans/temperature/controls etc working as they should? Check and clean filters for dust, debris, fluff, mice, etc. The owner’s manuals are handy, if you’ve forgotten how to!

If you are unsure about any of the heating devices in your home and their condition, do seek help from someone experienced or qualified; a local chimney cleaner, electrician, or even the wood-heater seller could suggest a professional.

Stay warm, check your heater, and don’t let the call-out be to your place this winter please!

Ewen Peel, Inverleigh CFA.

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26 Leigh News GOLDEN PLAINS SHIRE COUNCIL

From the Mayor’s Desk may 2022 Council is committed to community engagement and providing opportunities for residents to have their say and discuss their needs and ideas with Councillors.

This year, we launched a new engagement initiative to support the development of the Draft Budget 2022/23 (Draft Budget). This initiative provided residents with the opportunity to share their priorities for the Draft Budget in line with the Council Plan 2021-2025 themes of Community, Liveability, Sustainability and Prosperity, with the additional theme of Leadership.

We thank the community members who took part in this engagement and we’re pleased to have their input in the early development of the Draft Budget.

At the meeting of Council on Tuesday 26 April, 2022, Councillors endorsed the Draft Budget for public exhibition.

Council is now welcoming submissions on the Draft Budget from all Golden Plains community members. Copies of the Draft Budget and the submission form are available at goldenplains.vic.gov.au/consultations and at our Customer Service Centres at 2 Pope Street, Bannockburn and 19 Heales Street, Smythesdale.

Community members will also be able to make a submission in-person or via Zoom at a Council Meeting on Tuesday 9 June, 2022. To make a submission at the meeting please contact Council at 5220 7111 or email enquiries@gplains.vic.gov.au.

The Future of Aged and Disability Services At its meeting on Tuesday, 22 March, Council resolved to transition out of the delivery of aged and disability care, with the services to move to a dedicated sector provider.

The impacted services are home and community care services to assist older people, those recovering from acute care and people with disabilities to continue to live independently in the community, including the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) and Home and Community Care for Younger People (HACCPYP).

Service clients and their families have been directly informed of Council’s decision and will be supported through the transition by Council management

and the Active Ageing & Inclusion team.

All clients will continue to receive the services they are currently provided without interruption, with Council’s delivery to cease on 30 June 2022 and a new dedicated provider starting inhome care on 1 July 2022. Beyond the date of service transfer, Council staff will continue to be available to support clients through the transition and will offer dedicated navigation support to existing and new clients of aged and disability services in the Shire.

Council management has been supporting affected staff during the Best Value Review process which began in November 2021 and all staff have been informed of Council’s decision to transition from the current service delivery. Moving forward, affected staff will be supported individually

2 Pope Street, Bannockburn, VIC 3331 19 Heales Street, Smythesdale, VIC 3351

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One of the highlights of my first year as a Councillor was participating in the Connecting Councillors and Our Communities program, which provided community groups and local organisation with the opportunity to have a Councillor attend one of their meetings.

As a resolution of Council and a continuation of our commitment to community engagement, we are pleased to once again offer this opportunity to community groups and local organisations. Community groups interested in having a Councillor attend a meeting are encouraged to make a request by contacting enquiries@ gplains.vic.gov.au or calling 5220 7113.

We look forward to attending these meetings and learning more about these groups from their members.

Mayor Cr Gavin Gamble

through a range of options including redeployment opportunities, paid redundancies and advice on future career pathways in the aged and disability care sector.

The Australian Government has sole policy and funding responsibility for the delivery of aged services and has announced a new national system for the sector that will be implemented from 1 July 2023. It is a significant change and Council’s Best Value Review of Aged and Disability Services determined that this new system will negatively impact Council’s commitment to deliver high quality services that provide the best value to the community.

Clients and family members with questions about the changes to aged and disability services are welcome to call Council’s Active Ageing & Inclusion team to have a chat on 5220 7151.

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Ladies, Give Golf a Go!

Dates: Wed, 20 Wed, 27 Wed, 04 Wed, 11 Wed, 18 Wed, 25

April, 2022 (FREE) April, 2022 May, 2022 May, 2022 May, 2022 May, 2022

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Inverleigh Golf Club is pleased to announce that Golf Professional Vicky Uwland will be conducting a series of clinics for Ladies. Our first clinic will be FREE, with the 5 follow up sessions at a total cost of $50.

These Clinics are for beginners, no matter what age, so don’t worry if you haven’t played before. Come along and join in the friendly atmosphere at Inverleigh Golf Club and learn how to play golf with female tuition.

Time: 9.45am Registration for a 10.00am Start

These Clinics have been very popular in previous years, so don’t hesitate to secure your spot.

Clinics will run for approximately 2hrs

Please contact Deb Nicholls (0439 031 103) for enquiries and bookings.

No Clubs? No Worries!

All equipment, including golf clubs and balls, will be provided – just come along and enjoy!

Covid safe measures will be adhered to including double vaccination status.

These clinics have been made possible by a generous grant from Bendigo Community Bank Winchelsea & District.

28 Leigh News 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 5281 5354

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 Keith Robson 0408 270 107.

NOTICEBOARD ST PAULS SURPRISE SHOP INVERLEIGH During May all YELLOW clothing Tickets will be $1, so come on in and grab some awesome bargains.

Closed School Holidays All donations can be left at the shop door or during opening hours.

OPENING HOURS: Monday 1-4pm , Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 9am – 1pm Come follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/St.PaulsSurpriseShop The volunteers, who operate this Opportunity Shop thank you for your donations, which help many in our community by providing a large range of inexpensive clothes and other household items.

We welcome items in good condition, not stained or broken. We are not able to sell electrical items.

We receive a great deal of material and it is all gone through to select material which experience tells us will sell. Unfortunately a great deal of material ends up in rubbish bins or is taken to the Geelong Recycling Centre or to a bonfire somewhere.

All this costs the Op Shop money and our volunteers time.

If material does not sell at your garage sale, it will not sell from the Op Shop.

Please sort through all your goods carefully before donating them and dispose of your own rubbish.

Thank you all.

Op Shop Volunteers

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

St. Johns Anglican Op Shop Bannockburn are relocating to

St. Johns Anglican Church

"Opening Soon" @ 11 Byron Street Bannockburn

Justices of the Peace

Mr Keith Windle 77 Dundas Street INVERLEIGH Ph: 0429 651 298 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 @10.00am Victoria Park, Park Street, Inverleigh Vic 3321 New Members always welcome for enquiries please contact

Pres. Narelle Bogle 0438 034 313 Sect. Claire Heazelwood 0438 449 048 P O BOX 87 INVERLEIGH VIC 3321

NOTICEBOARD St. Joseph’s Catholic Parish of Meredith

Contact Details: Parish Priest Father Joseph mob. 0404 598 558 Office Phone: 5286 1230 Office open Wednesday & Friday 9.30am to 4.30 pm Mass times : Tue and Thurs 9 am St Mary MacKillop, Bannockburn 9.30-10.30 am Fr Joseph available for enquiries Wed and Friday 11 am St. Joseph’s, Meredith First Friday of the month Exposition, Adoration, Benediction will be held and Reconciliation available, 10.15 Meredith, followed by Mass.

First Sunday of the month Family Mass, 11 am, Bannockburn Youth group Sun. 8/5 and 22/5, 12.15 followed by lunch, Bannockburn , contact Monique 0432 040 906 Sat. 7/5, Mother’s Day Breakfast, 9 am, Rustic Ram Meredith (Bookings through Parish office or Mary Foster 0424 037 542) Sat. 6 pm Vigil, St. John the Baptist, Winchelsea Sun. 11 am St. Mary MacKillop, Bannockburn Sun. 8/5, 22/5, 9 am St. Joseph’s, Meredith Sun. 1/5, 15/5, 9 am St. Brigid’s Anakie Sun. 15/5, 4 pm Sacred Heart, Inverleigh Tues. 24/5, Our Lady Help of Christians, 9 am, Bannockburn Wed. 26/5, Ascension of the Lord, 11 am, Meredith Other Sacraments: •Reconciliation, Anointing, Baptisms, Matrimony, Funerals call: 5286 1230 for details.

•Sacramental program (Reconciliation, Eucharist, Confirmation) will be operating. Call the office for details/ timing/ enrolment for 2022.

•BIGGEST MORNING TEA TUESDAY 28TH JUNE 2022 AT MEMORIAL HALL

Weekly Bus Service

provided for residents without transport to shop inGeelong!

The Bus leaves the Inverleigh Hall

Every FRIDAY at 9:30 am and leaves Geelong at 2:15pm for the return trip.

Can You Help Here?

Our Public Hall needs the lawns maintained.

Can you join the roster to mow the lawns once or twice a year?

If so, please contact:

Anne-Maree Tarbett 0417 512 240

LEIGH PRESBYTERIAN PARISH Inverleigh Shelford Teesdale

“For we do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord...”

(2 Corinthians 4.5)

Sunday Service at Inverleigh 10 am.

VISITORS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME For further information: Rev. Surendra Wesley 0428 489 222

WHO CAN I TALK TO? 24 Hour telephone counselling ANONYMOUS CONFIDENTIAL IMMEDIATE

Phone 13 11 14

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Anglican Church Inverleigh Church Services each Sunday 9am Inverleigh 11am Bannockburn 5pm Meredith 38 High Street, Inverleigh Rev’d Dr. Tim Smith 0412 673 152 Geoff Morgan 0408 106 559 John Bolitho 0418 319 695

Inverleigh and District

Red Cross

Meet in Inverleigh Public Hall at 1.30pm.

The dates for the year (2022)are: April 11th at 1.30pm.

June 20th at 1.30 pm.

August 8th at noon.

October 10th at 1.30pm December 12 time and place to be decided for Xmas lunch.

Secretary: Cathy Altmann 0409 024 578 President & Chairperson: Barb Meek 0409 050 046

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

INVERLEIGH CWA BRANCH Welcomes existing and new members alike.

We are so much more than just Tea and Scones ladies!

Contact Eliza for details of meeting times once restrictions ease. inverleighcwa@gmail.com or Eliza Peel Ph 0438 351 483

30 Leigh News 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

Tai Chi @

Teesdale Community Hall Thursday’s 9.30am phone: 0414 944 926

NOTICEBOARD KNIT, KNATTER AND THAT GROUP-TEESDALE

Meredith And District Motor Cycle Club

Bring a craft, learn a new craft or come for a walk, chat and cuppa.

We meet the 3rd Sunday of every month for our ride day

Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesday’s , 9.30am - 1.30pm At Teesdale Community Hall

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.

*BYO craft and lunch *Tea & Coffee provided.

Cost $5 Joining fee. $3 per session Contact Lesley 0400 547 157 or Pat 0417 339 161

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

INVERLEIGH SENIORS

Meet in the Inverleigh Public Hall @ Midday on 2nd Thursday each Month for a Meeting, guest speaker and afternoon tea and 4th Thursday each month for an outing.

13th May 2022 @ Inverleigh Hall.

Meet at midday for light lunch ($5) and a game or 2 of cards will also be running.

27th May 2022 we are off for an outing. Full details will be discussed and decided at our meeting earlier in the month.

President. PeterT 0407 100 791 Secretary.Joy Gray 5265 1566 Treasurer. Val Robertson 5265 1492

(NO RACING AND NO QUADS /4 WHEELERS)

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.

VICTORIA PARK wish to advise

the Scrap Bin is OPEN at present.

INVERLEIGH SING SESH

LOVE TO SING? LOVE TO SING BUT THINK YOUR TERRIBLE? INVERLEIGH SING SESH IS FOR YOU?

Further info: call Robyn 0408 346 222 or follow us on facebook.

WHO CAN I TALK TO? 24 Hour telephone counselling ANONYMOUS CONFIDENTIAL IMMEDIATE

Phone 13 11 14

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Tuesday's 9am to 7:30pm Friday's 9am to 4pm Winter Sports are approaching too.

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Local Towing Operator, DAVO's TOWING can handle all your towing needs, as you can see from the attached photos.

David and Isabell are available to answer all your questions related to moving cars and machinery.

Give them a call

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MUSHROOM COMPOST is now available Contact Peter or Dianne 5265 1757 or 0418 514 926 to arrange for pick up from Inverleigh Shelford Road INVERLEIGH

$4 per Bag or $50 per M3

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TABLE OF CONTENTS •FIV In Cats

FIV In Cats Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) is a lentivirus with many similarities to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

FIV is one of the most significant and serious infectious diseases of cats around the world.

Pet Vaccinations Pet vaccines exist to prevent your pet from falling ill. They provide immunity from a range of infectious diseases.

Australia has a high prevalence of FIV compared to other countries, possibly because many owners permit cats to live outdoors.

FIV is spread by saliva, being primarily transmitted when an FIV infected cat bites a non-infected cat.

Since the virus is spread by fighting, keeping your cat indoors will prevent exposure.

Vaccines work by building up the immune system.

There is a vaccination that offers good protection against the virus and can be incorporated in your cats health care program.

While a puppy or kitten is with its mother, it's protected from illness through the maternal antibodies it receives through her milk. Puppies and kittens are at a higher risk of catching infectious diseases when they are weaned.

FIV is a feline host-specific virus, and there is no evidence that it causes human infection.

Assess your cat's FIV infection risk: How often does your cat go outside?

Has your cat ever been in a fight with another cat?

Do you know of stray cats in the area?

Has you cat ever had an abcess?

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Regular vaccinations are an important part of routine health care. At the time of vaccination a physical examination will also be performed by our vets. Because our pets can't tell us how they feel, regular check ups are vital for their health.

Signs may include:

• Fever • Loss of apetitie • Inflamation of the mouth and gums • Swollen lymph nodes • Lethargy • Discharge from eyes and/ or nose • Recurrent infection If your cat is showing any of these signs it is important to make an Pet vaccination schedules can be confusing appointment with one of our veterinarians. so feel free to contact the clinic with any queries, and to ensure your pet is up to date with vaccination and parasite control.

We send reminders regularly so your pet will not miss vaccinations or repeats of parasite control.

FIV is diagnosed through a thorough examination and a blood test which detects anitbodies of the virus.

Early detection of FIV is very important, not only for the health of your cat but also to prevent spreading the infection to other cats.

There is no cure for FIV. The virus causes a gradually progressive decline in immune function. Treatment is aimed at preventing and treating infections and offering supportive care.

Having FIV is not an immediate death sentence as many FIV positive cats are expected to have a reasonable life expectancy.

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Annual Health Checks Surgical Facilities Digital X-Ray Equine Facility Large Animal Home Visits Dentistry AQIS Pathology

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Services Available Acute Hospital Urgent Care Residential Aged Care Dementia Specific Care Home Care Packages Physiotherapy Dietician District Nursing Diabetes Education Occupational Therapy Planned Activity Groups Community Health Groups Palliative & Continence Care Podiatry Maternal Child Health

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Call Chris for a no obligation free quote.

Come along for a cuppa and chat at Inverleigh Playgroup!

Inverleigh Playgroup is a weekly play session for children aged 0-4 years.

We offer a range of activities and free play with a large collection of toys and equipment.

Run by a volunteer committee of parents, Playgroup provides a great opportunity to meet other families from the community. New members are always welcome.

When: Wednesdays during the school term Time: 9.15 – 11.15am Where: Inverleigh Public Hall Cost: $4 per family, BYO fruit/healthy snack Please join our Facebook page to keep up to date with venue changes, special events and announcements Inverleigh Playgroup President: Anna Kichakov 0415 588 454

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Danny’s Firewood & Tree Ser vices *Sugar Gum Firewood.

4.5 mtr Trailer or 8 mtr Truck......... "delivered" *Tree Removal and Clean Up *Paddock Clean Up *Telehandler with Elevated Work Platform & Log Grab *13 tonne excavator, *small kubota tractor with grab *13 mtr cherry picker. *Firewood Processor, Wood Splitter & Saw Bench Contact: Danny Busbridge 0438 355 383

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Bannockburn Surgery is a fully accredited medical practice that provides comprehensive GP services and has been practising in the community for more than 30 years. Bannockburn Surgery is the largest practice in the shire.

We are an accredited teaching practice, training future GPs. Our current Registrar doctor is Dr Veronica Stubbs We also offer the following services Diabetes Education: Jessica O’Shannassy Precise Podiatry: Peter Angelucci Speech Pathology – Ceri Webb Q fever (Testing & Vaccines) Yellow fever (Vaccine) New patients welcome

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INVERLEIGH TENNIS CLUB

This summer the Inverleigh Tennis Club had 3 junior teams and one senior team participating in the 2021/22 summer competition which concluded on 9th April.

The junior competition saw 3 teams participate in Section 5 & 9 girls plus an Orange Dot Ball team for beginners that play on ¾ court and utilises low compression balls that enable the kids more control.

The teams consisted of the following players: Section 5 Girls: Georgia Collins, Ellie Broadhurst, Clara Blersch and Lucy Blersch. Laura Terpstra also filled in late in the season, which very was much appreciated.

Section 9 Girls/Mixed: Grace Lubcke, Matilda Lomas, Charlie Miller and Morgan Miller. Jack Darcy also filled in late in the season, which was much appreciated. Our section 5 girls/mixed team finished 6th and narrowly missed out on finals.

Orange Dot Ball: Our Orange Dot ball competition saw a number of kids participate in the modified format which was a lot of fun. Participants included Ava Lubcke, Ivy Lubcke, Charlotte Lomas and Evie Hamilton.

Section 5 girls had an amazing season remaining undefeated all year and finished top of the ladder, qualifying them for finals for the second year in a row.

As they did in the previous year, they won through to the Grand Final and this time defeated Barwon Heads in a very tight match by the same margin as last year – 2 games! Well done on back to back wins.

It was a fantastic outcome for the girls and a deserved win after what had been a very consistent season and the team regularly at the courts during the weeks honing their skills.

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Our senior Men’s section 4 team consisted of Shane Lubcke, Michael Walker, Lee Price, Mitchell Lyster, Craig Ellis and Owen Lewis.

The team had a successful season finishing 3rd but were unfortunately knocked out in the semi-finals.

Congratulations to all the senior and junior players on a great summer of tennis. It was refreshing to be able to compete again after the interruptions from COVID 19 the previous season.

Again, thank you to all the parents who have made themselves available to assist the juniors with transportation on the weekend and also getting involved with scoring and umpiring.

Thank you also to Jo Mullen for co-ordinating the teams each week and recording the results online.

With the summer season now completed the club is keen to hear from anybody interested in putting their name down to play in future competitions, winter or summer. This can be a junior team, a senior team or in the mid-week ladies competition.

A reminder also that Nicole Mullen is running weekly 45 min coaching clinics at the courts every Thursday afternoon during Term 2 at 3.30pm & 4.15pm. Cost is $10 per child. Nicole can also provide racquets for anyone wanting to have a hit but don’t have one.

If you would like to enquire about winter tennis please contact our junior/senior co-ordinator Jo Mullen on 0414 957 432. Enquires re tennis coaching or squad coaching once a month please contact Nicole Mullen on 0419 670 230.

Good hitting, Hawk Eye

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GOLDEN PLAINS SHIRE COUNCIL MEDIA RELEASE Date: Thursday 31 March, 2022

IT’S TIME TO GET ACTIVE GOLDEN PLAINS Golden Plains Shire Council is supporting the community to get active during April and May with the new Get Active Golden Plains program.

The inclusive Get Active Golden Plains program aims to support the health and wellbeing of Golden Plains Shire residents by providing opportunities across the Shire for participation in activities to suit all skills levels. The program allows community members to explore new ways to move with a range of different activities that encourage movement and social connection.

Community members will be able to participate in activities including tai chi, Pickle Ball, Afro Latin Dance, yoga and GENKI Fit Step. The program also aligns with the Active Golden Plains program, with residents able to register to participate in Cardio Drumming sessions in Rokewood and Dereel, and additional sessions in new locations.

Sessions will be held in Dereel, Meredith, Rokewood, Ross Creek, Inverleigh, Teesdale, Haddon, Smythesdale and Bannockburn, to encourage community members in all corners of Golden Plains to be more physically active. There are no restrictions on participation, with activities open to all ages and abilities. Free transport will be available to support access to the program, with bookings essential.

The Get Active Golden Plains program begins on Monday 4 April with Tai Chi at the Dereel Soldiers Memorial Hall, 14 Swamp Road, Dereel, with sessions offered weekly until the program concludes on Tuesday 10 May. Golden Plains Shire Mayor Cr Gavin Gamble encouraged community members to register for the program and get active over the next six-weeks.

“Council is committed to providing opportunities to improve the physical and social wellbeing of our communities.

The new Get Active Golden Plains program is a great way for residents of all ages and abilities to participate in physical activity.

“We encourage residents to get involved and give it a go. With a diverse range of fun and inclusive activities, Get Active Golden Plains provides a safe environment to participate and try something new. The program aims to remove barriers our residents may face to participating in physical activity, with sessions in locations across the Shire and free community transport available.”

Registrations are now open for the Get Active Golden Plains program. All community members in Golden Plains are invited to register for any of program’s activities by visiting goldenplains.vic.gov.au/get-active. Registrations for all activities can also be made by phone at 5220 7151 or email at gpshealthandwellbeing@gplains.vic.gov.au.

– ENDS – Released by: Eric Braslis, CEO, Golden Plains Shire Council Media contact: Susan Talpey, Coordinator Communications, Engagement and Advocacy, Golden Plains Shire Council P. 5220 7147 │M. 0421 923 399 │E. susan.talpey@gplains.vic.gov.au

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Leigh News 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 Geelong & District Carriage Drivers Christa Jones 0408 342 403 gdcd.secretary@gmail.com

St Pauls Anglican Church Inverleigh 38 High Street, Inverleigh services: please check Leigh News for current times St Pauls Anglican Church Inverleigh contact: Rev. Dr Tim Smith Ph: 5265 1284 / 0412 673 152 Inverleigh Bowls Club Pres. Adrian Hurring 0418 593 849 Sec. Suzy Coleman 0431 080 977 Inverleigh Cemetery Trust President: Sandy McCallum 0408 378 752 Secretary: Des Guinane.

0409 224 811 Inverleigh Cricket Club Pres: Marcus Warton ph. 0400 199 309 Inverleigh CWA Eliza Peel 0438 351 483 Inverleighcwa@gmail.com 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 Katrina Robson 0400 527 352 Liz McDonald 5265 1270 Inverleigh Playgroup President: Anna K. 0415 588 454 Secretary: Holly W. 0432 632 130 Inverleigh Progress Assoc.

President:Hilary Hamilton 5265 1384 Secretary: Luanne Thornton 5265 1256 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 Sec: Maxine Campbell 5265 1210 Leigh District Adult Riding Club President: Narelle Bogle 0438 034 313 Secretary: Claire Heazelwood 0438 449 048 Victoria Park Reserve Bookings, Narelle Bogle 0438 034 313

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Shelford Cricket Club William Green (Pres) 0416 575 367 Andrew Clarke (VPres) 0439 634 891 Shelford Progress Association Pres: Heather Stone 5281 3241 Sec: Glenn Jeffery 0413 317 779

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Before and After School Care from 7.30am to 8.45am. - 3.15pm to 6pm Teesdale Primary. 5281 5218

Bannockburn Probus Club Shirley Wild (Pres) 0447 873 763 Sandra Bance (Sect) 0490 049 953

SES Emergency 000 Windstorm and Flood 132 500 Controller: Nathan Hansford Mob: 0409 811 138

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LifeLine 5222 2233 or 13 11 14 B’burn Surgery 5281 1481 B’burn Vet 5281 1221 B’burn Taxi 5281 1777

CWA Native Hut Branch Shirley Wild Ph: 5281 5354

Barwon Water 1300 656 007

Leighdale Equestrian Centre Mark Mummery - 0437 807 675 or Melinda Spiller 0413 648 012

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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

Geelong Hospital Accident & Emergency 5226 7564 Golden Plains Equine Vets 0437 467 097 Golden Plains Medical Centre 5281 2320 Wildlife Rescue 0500 540 000

Teesdale Pre School Mandy Bartlett. 5281 5488 Teesdale Sporting Complex Mrs Kay Hower. 5281 5389

Women’s Domestic Violence Crisis Service 1800 015 188

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13,22,36 Dog Grooming 27 Driver Tuition 32 Earthmoving 38 Electrician 25,32 Equine 39 Excavation 19,21,22,25 Firewood 40 Food Swaps 28 Funeral Director 23 Grain 37 Gardening 37,39 Hall Hire 27 Home & Living 44 Hobby Farm Maintenance 41 Home Care 45 Home Care Staff Training 46 Hot Water 32 Interior Design 14,19 Joy Flights 13 Justice of the Peace 28 Legal Services 42 Liquid Waste 36 Motor Mechanic 42 Mowers 24 NBN Setup 24 OSHC 26 Painter & Decorator 31,38 Playgroup 37 Plumbing Services 23,31,42 Rainfall 14 Real Est. 4,46,47,48,49 Taxi 33 Tax Returns 31 Towing 33 Tree Services 40 Tyres 40 Veterinary 34,35,44 Wool Buyer 36

Shire Ranger 5220agency 7111 An independent specialising in quality residential Teesdale Community Hall Dale Smithyman 5281 5486and rural lifestyle property.

Teesdale Tennis Club Mrs Judy Evans. 5281 5328

Working Sheepdog Club Glenn Agnew 0427 325 905

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