Lifestyle1 issue 993

Ready for a wild ride at Bathurst

Talented driver secures supercars drive at Australia’s Great Race

He might be only 18 but Mount Gambier’s Kai Allen is set to write another chapter in his motor racing career, securing a wildcard entry into this year’s Repco Bathurst 1000.

Allen will be teaming with Swiss driver Simona De Silvestro in the wildcard Ford Mustang entry for the Shell V-Power Racing Team,

making them one of three DJR Mustangs in the field at the Bathurst 1000, with De Silvestro/Allen in Car #98 alongside Will Davison/Alex Davison in Car #17 and Anton De Pasquale/Tony D’Alberto in Car #11.

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It really does take a village

New maternal mental health charity starts up in Limestone Coast

It takes a village to raise a child. It is a time honoured proverb and a nationally registered maternal mental health charity is looking to reinstate ‘the village’, providing support for young mothers and families across Australia.

The Nurtured Village is that charity and it is now in the Limestone Coast with Taegan Partington and Georgia Tarca joining forces to set up the essential support network.

Maternal mental health has been declared a global mental health crisis and The Nurtured Village is changing the face of maternal mental health in Australia. One in seven mums will be diagnosed with postnatal depression, one in five with anxiety, one in 20 with birth related PTSD and 75 per cent of mothers don’t reach out for support.

The support of The Nurtured Village takes many forms but its overriding message it is OK to ask for help.

“As mums we are not great at asking for help,” Taegan said. “I don’t know that there’s a mum with kids under five that is not struggling in some shape or form. The transition to motherhood is so huge – not just the first child but every child. You don’t know what

supposed to do.”

“The first step is admitting it (motherhood) is tough,” Georgia said. “It doesn’t always come naturally and sometimes for think you’re on top of things and then you have a shocker. Social media paints a perfect picture of motherhood and we are trying to change that because that just makes the struggled harder. You can have a beautifully dressed child, a clean house or you can look and feel amazing but you can’t have all three at once.”

The good thing about the Limestone Coast is it has started those conversations but there is also the practical help.

Each month, Taegan and Georgia collect donated items, home cooked meals,

non-perishables and baby essentials, generously donated by the community and deliver the hamper to a nominated mother.

“It is a random selection – we do not compare people’s struggles, we are here to support mums,” Taegan said.

“We put together the hamper to the nominated mum navigating significant hardship in our community as a gesture of solidarity and support,” Georgia said. “It reminds them that no matter how deep the trenches of parenting feel, the village is behind them and walking with them.”

If any individuals or businesses want to get involved, you can find the group on facebook

‘The Nurtured Village Hampers – Limestone Coast’ or email limestonecoast@ thenurturedvillage. org for more details.

“We would love to hear from anyone who would live to get involved, whether it is a once off or every month,” Georgia said. “The village

looking for anything that lightens the load.”

The Limestone Coast group has just delivered its second hamper and they are also working on other aspects of ‘the village’.

“We are also collating local resources where you can receive face-to-face help, which is limited across Australia, and also pointing people to online services,” Taegan said. “And long term we are talking about lots of ideas including mothers cocktail party, long lunches. We want to be sustainable and make a lasting change to people in this community. Raising awareness is the first step and thren building something bigger and long lasting.”

“We are hoping people will realise we need more resources – the stats don’t lie,” Georgia said. “We have to remember that normally when people reach out they are at breaking point.”

THE NURTURED VILLAGE: (Above)

Georgia Tarca & Taegan

Partington presenting the group’s first two hampers - first to Paige (above left) and most recently to Krystal (right)

Kai is in for a wild ride at Bathurst

Former Mount Gambier driver secures supercars drive at Australia’s Great Race

He might be only 18 but Mount Gambier’s Kai Allen is set to write another chapter in his motor racing career, securing a wildcard entry into this year’s Repco Bathurst 1000.

Allen will be teaming with Swiss driver Simona De Silvestro in the wildcard Ford Mustang entry for the Shell V-Power Racing Team, making them one of three DJR Mustangs in the field at the Bathurst 1000, with De Silvestro/Allen in Car #98 alongside Will Davison/Alex Davison in Car #17 and Anton De Pasquale/Tony D’Alberto in Car #11.

It will make for a hectic Bathurst for Allen, who will still compete in the Dunlop Super 2 Series at the October 5-8 event in his Eggleston Motorsport ZB Commodore, as well as his first start in the Great Race in a supercar.

After a stunning performance at the most recent Super 2 round in Townsville, where he secured his first pole position and race victory, Allen has moved from seventh to second in the series championship.

Allen’s relationship with DJR dates back to last May when he took part in an Evaluation Day driving one of the Gen2 Mustangs and impressed team powerbrokers and that day, combined with his Super 2 form has seen the 18-yearold land the wildcard Bathurst contract.

He has certainly been on the radar of DJR (Dick Johnson Racing) team principal Ben Croke, even prior to the Queensland Raceway Evaluation Day.

“Kai Allen is a young talent we have had an eye on for over a year now,” Croke told Speedcafe’s Daniel Herrero.

“He drove the Mustang last year on an evaluation day and I was impressed with his speed, maturity, and work ethic.

“Simona brings a wealth of experience to the team. She will be a fantastic mentor for Kai through his first Repco Bathurst 1000.”

The newly paired duo will head to Queensland Raceway early September for a couple of test days in the Gen3 Mustang but Allen’s steep learning curve started at the weekend when he headed to Sydney to shadow the team.

“I will just be sitting back to watch and learn,” Allen said, before leaving for his first taste of the supercar pits.

“It will be all about observing and taking in as much information as possible. There are things like I have never done a pit stop before – there is so much to learn.”

Fortunately, Allen is used to the more cerebral side of motor racing, given he makes notes each time he gets behind the wheel of a race car, working in tandem with team engineers to ensure driver and car are in synch, as well as self-analysis of his own performance and areas for improvement.

Allen is also working hard on his off track preparation for Bathurst to avoid excessive fatigue given he will be driving two cars. “I have been doing a lot of training behind the scenes,” he said.

Allen has been working with Mount Gambier’s Rob Povey,

“...I guess you would call Super 2 an apprenticeship and every time I jump in the car I learn something...” Kai Allen

focussing on building strength in the lower back, his arms and his grip strength.

He will also have the elite support from DJR on the Bathurst weekend, with team chefs preparing meals and constant monitoring of his hydration levels.

While the lion’s share of Allen’s

focus is on this Bathurst opportunity, he also has one eye on the future and the talented driver is committed to a second season of Super 2 with the view to stepping into the top grade in 2025.

“I guess you would call Super 2 an apprenticeship and every time I jump in the car I learn

“...he drove the Mustang last year on an evaluation day and I was impressed with his speed, maturity, and work ethic ...” Ben Croke (Shell V-Power Racing TeamDick Johnson Racing team principal)

something,” Allen said. “Another year of learning and development will be really important. I want to build experience, confidence and understanding.”

As well as his inaugural Bathurst drive, Allen has three rounds of the Dunlop Super 2 Series, where he is sitting second in the championship, to complete with Sandown, Bathurst and the season ending Adelaide 500 still on his calendar.

JOINING FORCES: Shell V-Power Racing Team - Dick Johnson Racing team principalBen Croke, Kai Allen & Shell V-Power Racing Team - Dick Johnson Racing CEO David Noble

Mason is flying high with new deal

Former Millicent footballer inks five year deal to stay at Essendon

In the end, Mason Redman’s decision about where to play his football going forward came down to a simple pros and cons list. In fact, it was as much about the off field as it was the on field considerations.

“For me it probably came down to lifestyle and where I wanted to spend the last half of my career,” Redman told SEN Breakfast’s Garry Lyon and Tim Watson last week. “Me and my partner will settle down soon and start a family at some stage, so (it was about) where we wanted to do that.

“We got down to the crux of it, wrote it all out, the pros and the cons and ended up settling back here.

“It came down to what we really want out of the next part of our lives.”

It is the second time last month that Redman has shattered the hopes and dreams of Crows fans. He launched one of his trademark long running goals in the first minute of the July 9 clash with the Crows, which the Bombers dominated, and now he has

turned down the club’s overtures, rubbing salt into the wounds by suggesting if the conversations about the move had happened last year he may have been lured back to his home State.

But as it is Redman has signed a five-year contract to remain at The Hangar until at least 2028.

“I’ve been pretty honest with people and I know people would find this a surprise, but if I was going through the process last year I probably wouldn’t have hung around,” Redman told SEN Breakfast.

“I feel as though there were too many people pulling in different directions.

“Definitely towards the backend of last year I felt that. Probably at the start of your career as a young guy you’re just in and trying to play football, you’re trying to break in and you don’t realise that the inner or outer workings of the club actually affect the team’s performance.

“You don’t know what you don’t know.”

Redman said the arrival of head

coach Brad Scott ultimately turned his head to seeing a future as a Bomber, believing Scott will be the club’s next premiership coach. He has also formed a close bond with CEO Craig Vozzo.

“I feel as though Brad is the best senior coach I’ve had, albeit for 10 months,” Redman said.

“I’m really looking forward to working with him long-term. That’s something that’s really exciting for me.

“This might come as a surprise to people but I do think he will be the

next Essendon premiership coach. Hopefully we can provide that to him as a playing group.

“It’s really exciting to get to work with him. He’s very important to the decision for me because ultimately what I want as a player is to win a premiership.

“One if the big riders behind my decision making is that’s what I want get out of my career and I think Brad is the right man for the job.

“I’m very happy with the decision and hopefully I can see

some success around the corner at the Bombers.”

Redman grew up playing footy with and against Adelaide skipper Jordan Dawson, and talks with Adelaide did happen but, in the end, the club that drafted him at Pick 30 in the 2015 national draft, won the day.

“It’s been widely covered that Adelaide was an option for myself,” he said. “I was definitely looking into that and being SAborn there is a bit of a pull back there. I’m not going to sit here and lie to you and say that there wasn’t ever a pull there.

“I honestly think they’re going down the right path. They’re going to be a successful team for a long period of time.”

Of course, he believes that and more about Essendon, where last year, he had a fourth-place finish in the Crichton Medal, taking home the Bruce Heymanson Best Clubman Award and Most Improved Player honours at the club’s best and fairest count.

“...Kai Allen is a young talent we have had an eye on for over a year now...” Ben Croke (Shell V-Power Racing Team - Dick Johnson Racing team principal)

Art, science & culture collide in exhibition

Local artists Jo Fife & Sally O’Connor head up a two year project with a focus on our coast

It has been a project almost two years in the making and is the brain child of local artists Jo Fife and Sally O’Connor.

The Holdfast Art Project is a multifaceted arts project encompassing art, science, culture and the environment. A key aspect has been the sharing of skills and knowledge between artists Jo Fife and Sally O’Connor (pictured right) with interested individuals and community groups.

Through research, community engagement and creative development, Sally and Jo planned to produce a body of experimental and conceptual work that includes a short documentary with Boandik Elders Uncle Ken Jones and Aunty Michelle Jacquelin-Furr and a five-minute underwater film, workshops and skill development opportunities and a community art exhibition from which images wouldbe chosen for signage along the foreshore at Port MacDonnell as an educational tool for the community and tourists.

A groundswell of interest developed from several meetings leading to the formation of a group of 10 artists constituting the backbone of the project.

What started with a successful application for seed funding of $850 to facilitate applications to Regional Arts Funds and Limestone Coast Landscape Board Grassroots Grants, will culminate this Sunday when the hard work is unveiled at the Port MacDonnell Community Complex at 12.30pm.

More than $20,000 in funding was sourced (see acknowledgements below) with the project officially kicking off with a seaweed excursion to Port MacDonnell with contributing artists led by Uncle Ken Jones, embracing cultural background, algal profiles, foraged food (Kervala sorbet and samphire pickles), shared meals and local stories, culminating in whale dances.

Then came the community engagement workshops, Drawing on Ngaranga Beach in November and February, which brought together two groups of 20 artists in the Port MacDonnell Community Hall. After Welcome to Country and an introduction to local algae,

artists from Port MacDonnell, Mount Gambier, Naracoorte, the Riverland and Barossa, studied, drew and painted algae which had been collected from the foreshore the day before. With a promise of more to come, a Cyanotype printmaking workshop followed in March run by Thumb Print Workshop Inc.

Follow up workshops to prepare linocut plates and dry point plates occurred in the Thumb Print studio on Suttontown Road in Mount Gambier in May with an enthusiastic group returning to print their work in June.

Subsequent to the printing workshops, about 80 entries have been submitted to exhibit artwork in our HOLDFAST ART PROJECT SALA EXHIBITION in the Port MacDonnell Community Complex. This exhibition has been registered for SALA, appearing in the SALA catalogue and on their website. From the exhibition work will be chosen to be used on signage on the foreshore at Port MacDonnell.

A further Just last week $6999.20 has been secured from the District Council of Grant towards the documentary film, with added support promised from the Mount Gambier City Council, with production to start work this month.

Still to come is the building the website and manufacture of signs for which they are seeking extra funds. Finally, the exhibition will head to the Riddoch Arts and Cultural Centre in April next year to showcase the breadth and depth

of the project presenting a body of work developed by Sally and Jo since September 2021 .

OUTSIDE THE EXHIBITION:

1. A talk by Zoe Brittain, a PhD student from Deacon University in Warrnambool, on the Sustainability of Seaweed on Friday 18 August 2023 at the Port MacDonnell Community Complex from 6pm to 7:30pm

2. A walk on Port MacDonnell/ Ngaranga Beach with Zoe on Saturday 19 August 2023 at 7am.

3. Artists’ talks and Launch of Citizen Science Spotter’s Club on Sunday 3 September 2023 at 12:30pm in the gallery at Port MacDonnell Community Complex

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

The Holdfast Art Project was made possible by the Australian Government Regional Art Fund, supporting art in regional and remote Australia.

This project is supported by the Limestone Coast Landscape Board Grassroots Grants program and is funded by the Landscape Levy. The District Council of Grant has supported the Holdfast Art Project from its inception and the documentary.

The City Council of Mount Gambier is supporting the production of the films and curation of the final exhibition at the Riddoch in April 2024.

The Holdfast Art Project thanks the following for their support: The Bay

Premier headlines homeless fundraiser

ac.care major fundraiser returns & adds almost $130,000 to the coffers

ac.care’s major fundraiser, the Limestone Coast Support Homeless People Luncheon, has enjoyed a triumphant return to the calendar, raising almost $130,000 for work in the homelessness space.

The business networking and fundraising event was held at The Barn Palais on Friday raised funds for ac.care’s work supporting people at risk of or experiencing homelessness in country South Australia. South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas was the headline act for the 2023 event.

The region’s premiere business networking luncheon had to be postponed in 2020, despite being sold out, due to COVID-19, which caused numerous delays and finally the cancellation last year ahead of its return this year.

ac.care chief executive officer Shane Maddocks explained the organisation effectively lost $250,000 in fundraising potential as the 2018 event raised $125,000 and two subsequent cycles of the luncheon, held every two years, had not been able to proceed in 2020 and 2022.

“We are grateful for the support we receive from businesses and the broader community both at the luncheon and throughout the year,” he said. “Sadly the increasing cost of living and lack of affordable housing in the Limestone Coast is leading to more people than ever seeking ac.care’s support and this event is pivotal in delivering a significant fundraising boost to help meet

growing demand and connect our organisation with local businesses to explore further collaboration and partnerships to increase our impact.

“Every dollar of the incredible $127,786 raised will go towards our work supporting people at risk of or experiencing homelessness.

“This major fundraiser truly makes a difference in the lives of hundreds of vulnerable country people at times of crisis and we could not achieve what we do without such significant and valued support.”

The event was the brainchild of the late Barry Maney OAM.

“We were thrilled to be back and proud to continue the legacy of the late Barry Maney, who brought businesses together for the first time over 10 years ago for the first luncheon to support our work and humbled that the generosity of our community continues,” Mr Maddocks said.

Bringing the luncheon together is the result of hard work from ac.care staff and a host of sponsors and other volunteersThe Barn, DiGiorgio Family Wines, Coopers, Thomas Foods - Australia, Barry Maney Group, auctioneer Andrew Whan from Miller Whan and John, emcee Di Ind of Limestone Coast Solutions and guest speaker Premier of South Australia Peter Malinauskas.

“A special thank you also to the brave people who shared their deeply personal stories of how ac.care helped them move from

1. Chris Walter, Alison Boomsma, Trish Van Dyk, Damien Wilson & Ian Wheller

2. Louise Wheller, Jill Scott, Wendy Richardson & Loraine Baron

3. Margot DiGiorgio, Robbie Mason, Frank DiGiorgio & Tess Turner

4. Sara McManus, Gail Richards, Karen Petersen & Maree Thomson

homelessness to a more secure future,” Mr Maddocks said.

“Together we are changing lives for the better and helping people move from crisis to stability, safety and hopefulness.

“We are grateful to have this support to be able to do more for the people we work with because we are passionate about all country South Australians having a safe home, enough money to live on and strong, positive relationships.”

PREMIER’S VISIT

While the ac.care Limestone Coast Support Homeless People Luncheon was the centrepiece of the Premier’s visit, Peter Malinauskas made the most of his whirlwind Mount Gambier sojourn to catch up with some critical local projects and announce a new policy.

Last Thursday he toured Wulanda Recreation and Convention Centre, after he was unable to attend the official opening earlier this year, to see exactly how the multi-million dollar facility has come to fruition. City of Mount Gambier CEO Sarah Philpott and Deputy Mayor Max Bruins hosted the Premier for the tour (picture top right).

The Premier also visited the site of another key project –the construction of new public housing in Mount Gambier. It was nine months ago the plans were unveiled and the sod was turned and last week, the Premier was able to tour four completed

5. Back: Ryan Donovan, Max Bruins & Front: Katherine Baldock, Sophie Bourchier & Kate Hill

6. Back: Dave Gray, Andy Sneath, Judson Wheatley & Front: Jen Gray, Gretel Sneath, Amanda Wheatley & Sarah Barney

7. Joe Moriarty, Tarsh Chapman, Leigh Harpham, Sherri Winter & Shalini McCarthy

8. Charlie Matthews, Rosie French, Damian Radley, Alison Cutting, Kyle Gleed & Sophie O’Connor

9. Tim Brennan

10. Paul Jenner, Megan Jenner & Shawn Stockwell

11. Shane Hosking, Michael Hillstone, Matt Cutting & Andrew Hunter

12. Janine Cribb, Adam Hodge & Leanne Shepherd

13. Jason Wallace

14. Back: Jason Wallace, Peter Malinauskas, Shane Maddocks, Rick Fisher & Front: Di Ind & Clare Scriven

15. Di Ind

16. Morgan Amy & Mel Smith

homes (pictured centre below with Member for Mount Gambier Troy Bell & Empak Homes’ Heath Mitchell). “These are part of our commitment of 564 new public homes as well as halting the sell-off of 580 properties,” Mr Malinaskas said. “This is to ensure we can deliver the first proper increase in public housing in South Australia in a generation. Because everyone deserves a safe and affordable place to live.”

And in that same space, he

was able to unveil the State Government’s Regional Key Worker Housing Scheme (pictured below).

“The first homes will be built for key workers like teachers, police officers and health care workers,” the Premier said. “The homes, being built in Mount Gambier, are the first cabs off the rank for our Regional Key Worker Housing Scheme, which is creating a continuous pipeline of homes to retain key workers in country areas.”

PHOTOS BY FRANK MONGER

Taking our world class wines on the road

Coonawarra Vignerons set to showcase their best in five capital cities

The wines of the Coonawarra will take centre stage in a national showcase this month as its producers prepare hit the road for the Coonawarra Wine Tasting Roadshow.

Held in five capital cities, the national event series will see up to 30 Coonawarra producers jet setting across the country to bring wine lovers of Australia the best of the region.

Presented over two weeks, the tour will include tasting events in Adelaide, Perth, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, with more than 1500 wine enthusiasts anticipated to attend nationwide.

Coonawarra Vignerons events and marketing officer Heidi Guyett, said wine lovers have every reason to be excited with a star-studded line up of Coonawarra wineries participating in the events.

“Coonawarra is synonymous with premium red wines, and the likes of Wynns Coonawarra, Redman Wines and Katnook Estate are iconic brands who have a rich and long history of wine making in our region,” Mrs Guyett said. “They will absolutely be joining us and bringing their finest drops with them.”

Attendees will be spoilt for choice with anywhere between 100 and 190 wines featuring on the wine lists at the varying events with a great range of varieties and styles up for tasting. The wine list is said to include an extensive range of red wines, including Shiraz, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon for which it is most famously known, along with an impressive selection of Coonawarra’s white varieties.

“The cool climatic conditions of the Coonawarra Wine Region make

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for outstanding white wines that are crisp and aromatic,” Mrs Guyett said. “From Riesling to Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and more - there will be something for every wine lover – sparking’s included.”

Attendees can expect not just to be served by wine reps, but in most instances, the winemaker and/or owners and family members of the brand. Consumers and wine trade can therefore interact at a more intimate level to ask questions about the wines and the technical aspects of the wine making process and cellaring.

“The wineries of Coonawarra really embrace the opportunity to present their product to a national audience of consumers and trade in their home states, alongside their counterparts,” Mrs Guyett said. “They particularly love the opportunity to meet their customers firsthand, to build on relationships and to make new ones, all the while sharing what they love – their wine.”

Long time winery roadshow attendee, Brian ‘Prof’ Lynn of Majella Coonawarra, has been exhibiting at the Coonawarra Cellar Door in the City events for more than

two decades. “The Coonawarra Roadshow is a highlight in the event calendar for the Coonawarra Wine Industry,” Mr Lynn said. “It is an institution of wine promotion for our region and the consumers (and we) just love it.”

The wines presented at the 2023 Wine Tasting Roadshow will feature releases from the highly regarded and consistent vintages of 20182022, with wineries encouraged to bring along a mystery bottle, typically a back vintage or museum wine, to demonstrate the age-ability of Coonawarra’s reds.

Amongst the wines on offer will be the recently acclaimed ‘Best International Cabernet’ 2021 – The Pastoralist Cabernet Sauvignon from Riddoch Coonawarra.

This wine highlights the elegance, identity and approachability that has come to be expected from Coonawarra Cabernet, and demonstrates the extraordinary

vintage that was 2021.

Tickets are on sale now and in high demand with 50% of tickets presold across all states. With only ONE event in each city wine enthusiasts are encouraged to secure their tickets as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Tickets are $75 and include event entry, souvenir Plumm Wine glass, three hours of unlimited wine tastings, meet the makers, and complimentary food offering. To view the line up for your closest city and to book go to www. coonawarra.org

HITTING THE ROAD: (Above from left) Demitri Zema mans the tasting stall at pervious roadshow events & Brand & Sons owner and winemaker Sam Brand will be mongst thre boutique producers hitting the road.

Helping the Limestone Coast fill workforce gaps

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is seeking your feedback on the area proposed for future offshore renewable energy projects, in the Southern Ocean Region. The region extends from Warrnambool to Port MacDonnell.

Have your say on their proposed Southern Ocean Region Offshore Renewable Energy Infrastructure Project.

• https://consult. dcceew.gov.au/oeisouthern-ocean

• Consultation closes Thursday, August 31.

The DCCEEW and Victorian Government will also be hosting five community drop-in sessions for this consultation.

Join them at one of the two South Australian sessions:

• City Hall - The Riddoch Arts & Cultural Centre (Watson Centre, Mount Gambier)

Thursday, August 3 • 12pm - 2pm

• Port MacDonnell Football Club (Elizabeth Street, Port MacDonnell)

Thursday, August 3 • 4pm - 5.45pm

Find out more about the drop-in sessions via the Department’s website at https://www.dcceew.gov.au/.../ southern-ocean-region

“...the wineries of Coonawarra really embrace the opportunity to present their product to a national audience of consumers...” Heidi Guyett (Coonawarrra Vignerons events & marketing officer)

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Rehabilitation facility support

Substance Misuse Limestone Coast project officer adds her support

Substance Misuse Limestone Coast (SMLC) Project Manager Sophie Bourchier has spoken out in support of Uniting Communities’ proposed Mount Gambier alcohol and drug rehabilitation facility.

Addressing community concerns around the proposed Wehl St facility, Ms Bourchier said it was unfortunate to see misinformation spread about the service and the people who are likely to seek treatment there.

“It’s clear there’s a lot of misconceptions about the proposed facility, which is above all, a health service,” Ms Bourchier said. “SMLC directly advocated for this service, and it is absolutely needed in our local community.”

Ms Bourchier said it is regrettable that people with alcohol and drug dependence continue to be unfairly stigmatised.

“There is no evidence to suggest people seeking rehabilitation of this type will be dangerous to nearby businesses or neighbours when in fact, the opposite is true. The people who will attend this service are actively seeking treatment for their own health and wellbeing, with a desire to get well.

“There is a perception that those seeking rehabilitation for their alcohol or drug use are criminals or likely to be violent, when in fact, it is more likely to be your own neighbour, aunt, brother or your

own child entering this type of recovery program.”

“Alcohol and other drug dependency does not discriminate through gender, profession or income and there’s no other health condition that has this deplorable stigma attached to it.”

In reference to a suggestion of criminal checks for participants in the program, Ms Bourchier said ‘there is no criminal check required to access any other health service’.

“This is a therapeutic health service, not a housing option for people leaving corrections.”

Australian Institute of Health statistics showed that alcohol was the most common drug of dependence for people seeking rehabilitation, Ms Bourchier said.

“In 2021/22, around 1 in 20 treatment episodes for personal drug and alcohol use included rehab as the main treatment type and the most common principal drug of concern was alcohol at 46 per cent,” she said. “Alcohol remains the biggest drug that causes the most harm in our community.”

The Uniting Communities rehabilitation service will also complement the upcoming alcohol and other drug detoxification beds at the Mount Gambier & District Health Service, said Ms Bourchier, which are due to come online over the next year.

“Anyone who has a dependence on a drug or substance must detox before they can enter a rehabilitation service,” she said. “Detox from alcohol needs to happen under medical supervision in hospital, while other drug detox can be managed at home. After that detoxification period, they can then enter a

“... it is more likely to be your own neighbour, aunt, brother or your own child entering this type of recovery program...” Sophie Bourchier (Substance Misuse Limestone Coast executive officer)

rehabilitation service,” she said.

“It’s a continual journey of care for our Limestone Coast community, which we have been arguing for over a long period of time. Locally based detox and rehabilitation were both highlighted as major service gaps during our first AOD Regional Summit in 2021.”

Above all, Ms Bourchier said the announcement of the service should be celebrated.

“Mount Gambier has been fortunate enough to receive State Government funding for an important service, which will bring

many positive outcomes to many people,” she said.

“Having this facility in Mount Gambier means local people will be housed, homed and nurtured during their recovery locally, without having to leave their support networks.

“If anyone in the community would like further education about what an alcohol and other drug rehabilitation centre is, I would love for them to contact me for a confidential catch-up.”

PHOTO COURTESY OF KATE HILL

“...there’s a lot of misconceptions about the proposed facility, which is above all, a health service...” Sophie Bourchier (Substance Misuse Limestone Coast executive officer)

Radiation campaign soldiering on

Community forum provides more information as stakeholders vow to continue fight

The campaign for a radiation treatment service in the Limestone Coast continued in earnest last week with a community forum at Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre, in Mount Gambier, with more than 200 members of the community heading along to hear from a raft of key stakeholders.

The three radiation treatment service providers who work in regional Australia were represented, as was the Limestone Coast Radiation Treatment working party, the Mount Gambier Cancer Support Group, a Mount Gambier cancer survivor and SA Opposition Leader David Speirs, along with a raft of other Federal, State and Local Government figures.

For the best part of 90 minutes, there was an exchange of information, telling of personal stories and an extended Q&A with those at the coalface of the campaign determined to continue their fight.

QUEESTIONS FROM THE FLOOR:

Recruitment & retention of staff and will it impact on current hospital services?

“Typically we are looking at 8-10 staff – eight to start and build up as activity grows. Most of those professionals do not exist in this region at the moment so there will be a nett positive increase in the workforce by bringing who we need into the region to deliver the service – that’s what we’ve done in Warrnambool and we have just opened a service in Mildura and done the same thing.

“95 per cent of people who access radiation treatment access as an outpatient – it takes 10 minutes. You spend more time trying to find a carpark around the hospital that having the treatment itself.”

Icon Cancer Centre chief executive officer Paul Fenton (pictured left)

Ongoing funding to facilitate the service?

“A community should not have to fund any sort of medical services but we cannot run a service on 100 per cent bulk bill, any service, it’s just not viable.

The Cancer Care Associates chief executive officer said the way they had presented the funding case to governments before was presenting the costs of supporting travel and accommodation and other expenses by government schemes like PATS as well as contributions from charity groups and employers and what that cost is per annum. The figures show it is a significant savings for governments to have a local treatment centre.

“The Commonwealth, provider and State Government need to have a good working relationship – ongoing funding is required for the life of the facility.”

WHAT THE KEY PLAYERS HAD TO SAY:

Limestone Coast Radiation Treatment working party chair Lachlan Haynes

“It is a huge burden personally, emotionally and financially to relocate or travel to Warrnambool or Adelaide for that very same service and you have no support network.

“Demand warrants the Limestone Coast should have its own dedicated provision of radiation treatment. Limestone Coast residents overwhelmingly supported the cause.

“It’s no wonder outcomes for Limestone Coast residents are so much poorer.

“The best place for recovery, during and post treatment, would be your home.

“We will keep going, we will keep pushing for this. We will continue to ask the local health network and Health Minister to please quarantine and not spend the $4.3miilion allocated (by Federal Government).

Radiation Treatment Advisory Group representative Joel Parrish

“Clearly they (a local radiation treatment service) will provide better outcomes for patients. It is a clinically and cost effective form of treatment.”

Genesis Care healthcare executive Duy Tran (pictured above left)

“We understand the disruption to a lot of patients. We need a holistic pathway for patients when we consider a service.”

Mount Gambier Cancer Support Group Lorraine Musgrove

“It all unravels once the (cancer) diagnosis begins. It is much more mentally draining for country people and you have that on top of the disease of cancer.

“We need to pull together, stay strong and work together to get a much needed radiation treatment service to Mount Gambier.”

Mount Gambier cancer survivor Michelle Riley (Diagnosed with breast cancer in September 2020 when she was 41)

• 59 days away from home for radiation

• Three trips from Mount Gambier to Adelaide in early days of diagnosis for tests and surgery

• March 2021 – travelled alone to Warrnambool by bus for initial consult

• March 29 – travelled to Warrnambool initially for a month for 25 radiation sessions and in the end due to some medical complications (not related directly to her radiation treatment) she did not return to Mount Gambier until after her final treatment on May 28.

“This was during COVID. Cancer is hard enough but during the pandemic made it overwhelming. I was advised not to leave Warrnambool in case the borders shut and my family was not allowed to visit. I was only barely surviving, I was by no means thriving. I was trapped in one room in a strange city.”

“It is the health of the Limestone Coast that is the real worth, not gold and silver.”

SA Opposition Leader David Speirs

“I’m here to learn about what this region needs…of what your region doesn’t have. This region matters to the party I lead, it matters to me, regional South Australia matters to me. My team I are here to listen and learn what your region needs in terms of health care. We have your back in this campaign.

“I’ll make sure you get much better services including better cancer treatment.”

SA Minister for Health & Wellbeing Chris Picton (provided statement - was not able to attend Tuesday’s forum)

“It is incredible we have the SA Liberal Vice President, the SA Liberal Leader and the Liberal Federal Member all forgetting that it was during their term as Liberal State and Federal Governments that they rejected this proposal just two years ago.

“As opposed to the Liberals’ inaction – under our government the Local Health Network Board is commissioning a full feasibility study into whether a linear accelerator and radiation oncology service should be established including considering the safety and quality of the services. The study will be fully released and will be then assessed by the Local Health Board.

“I always appreciate visiting the Limestone Coast, but already had other regional trips arranged as well as events in Adelaide this week so was unable to hear the explanations from the Liberals of why they cancelled this project when they were in Government.

“We are also going ahead with expansions to the Mount Gambier emergency department and mental health services which were also not proposed by the former Liberal Government.”

Cancer Care Associates chief executive officer Damien Williams (pictured centre left)

Where would the machine be housed?

“We can put the facility basically anywhere.”

Icon Cancer Centre chief executive officer Paul Fenton

Safety concerns of having radiation in a regional area (less specialised and acute medical services close by)?

“Routinely (complications) are managed by the treating doctors and nurses on site – anything other than that is very rare.”

Genesis Care healthcare executive Duy Tran

“Chemotherapy is dangerous – radiotherapy has never killed anyone in a single treatment.”

Cancer Care Associates chief executive officer Damien Williams

Do patient numbers make this a financially viable project?

“(Next year) there would be 261 patients in this area – about 19-20 patients a day. It would be a fantastic investment for the State and Federal Governments and the community to ensure the community is looked after.

Cancer Care Associates chief executive officer Damien Williams

What kind of money are we really looking for?

“The Federal funding doesn’t even cover costs of setting up. The State funding (for ongoing running costs) can use lots of different models – fixed per annum or per patient or a top up. You would be looking at $2.503million per year for a really strong sustainable service for the region.”

Icon Cancer Centre chief executive officer Paul Fenton

If we were to get the money how long would it take to get the service up and running?

“It would take 12-18 months to get up and running.” (That includes ordering and getting the machine, working through development approvals and plans and then the actual construction)

Icon Cancer Centre chief executive officer Paul Fenton

What can we do to make this happen more quickly?

“We need to keep working with the State Government to make sure it’s a priority and put pressure on the Federal Government and Department of Health.”

Radiation Treatment Advisory Group representative Joel Parrish

“What this community has done with incredible effectiveness is made the issue political to get their (State Government’s) attention. This issue has momentum and I think we can get this over the line.

SA Opposition Leader David Speirs

Are you considering accommodation as well?

“That would be a natural evolution. That is something the community can respond to – it has been done in Ballarat, Bendigo and probably be involved in the Mildura service.”

Icon Cancer Centre chief executive officer Paul Fenton

“The challenge is you need to build it big enough to have a commercial component to it to make it viable moving forward.”

Cancer Care Associates chief executive officer Damien Williams

Students’ futures take centrestage

Students from Tenison Woods College have recently returned from the inaugural ‘Exploring Identities and Futures’ Pilot Program, held in Adelaide. This program is a new initiative, provided by SACE (The South Australian Certificate of Education). The EIF Experience provides a unique opportunity for students to tailor their experience to meet their needs, and coconstruct their week based on the key principles of the Catholic Education South Australia Living, Learning, Leading Framework. The Experience provided the

travel method, departure date, accommodation options, and daily experiences and tours around Adelaide.

The intention behind the EIF Experience is to assist students to recognise their individual strengths and see that the purpose and value of learning is much more than knowledge and grades.

Through the EIF Experience students explored identity and belonging, developed agency, pursued and developed an area of interest that matters to them.

Tenison Woods College Director of Learning Scott Dickson was responsible for implementing the program at the college, and

supported, giving them ownership over their week, and the tools they needed for success.

“The experience put the students at the centre of the decision making regarding both their week and their future, using their agency,” Mr Dickson said. “The experience provided the opportunity to visit further education providers, tour universities, explore Adelaide using public transport and visit residential areas within the city.

“The first experience has provided a great insight for our students currently involved in the EIF Pilot. The second experience will occur later in the year and will provide additional trade and further education opportunities. We will review the inaugural experience with students and staff and sharpen the intent and the process.”

One of the highlights was the dinner at Aquinas College. This was a wonderful opportunity for the students to experience what life in a residential college may be like and the comments from students regarding this event were very positive.

Each experience focused on a different aspect of Catholic Education South Australia’s ‘Living Learning Leading Framework’,

and this was very evident when students reflected on each experience. Expanding on the framework and providing a greater opportunity for students to develop agency through service to others are two areas that we are keen to explore further in the future.

Year 10 Student Mason Bentley said it was an experience like no other.

“It was free rein, to choose what you wanted to get out of it and enjoy the things that interest you,” Mason said. “If you were interested in going to university, you could get the choice to experience it.

“I picked up many organisational skills, and learnt a lot about the real world, in terms of looking after yourself and paying your way, buying food (which I found out, is expensive!)

The highlight for me was Mary Poppins and the kayaking, these were unique and rare opportunities. Mary Poppins was such a great environment and atmosphere. The kayaking was great, to be amongst nature and spend time with friends in the outdoors.”

Tenison Woods College principal David Mezinec welcomed the innovative program with such a strong future focus.

“This innovative program inspired by staff for students, which builds on the 9SHINE challenge, has given students not only a wonderful orienting experience for their future, but also an understanding of the agency, which is needed for success in life,” Mr Mezinec said. “I am extremely proud of the way of which students applied themselves to the program, and the outcomes they achieved, which will stand them in good stead of the next stage.”

A second group of Year 10 students will participate in the EIF Program later this year. These students are very much looking forward to their experience, particularly after following the journeys of their classmates who have now completed the program.

WHAT AN ADVENTURE: (Abov main) The students attended Her Majesty’s Theatre and were treated to a backstage tour of the theatre with a focus on careers and employment opportunities in the arts and (insets) visited many other sites across the South Australian capital city including Adelaide Oval, kayaking on the Port River with dolphins and tertiary institutions.

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Telling the stories of those without a voice

Mount Gambier artist’s debut exhibition opening this Friday at Little Blue Wren Gifts & Art

Forgotten Fables of the SouthEast is a collision between pop art, graffiti art and social commentary. That is artist Tyson Jay Brant’s simple explanation of his debut solo exhibition which will be unveiled this Friday night at Little Blue Wren Gift & Art.

“I consider it a but of a study into the human condition,” Tyson said. “A lot of these people, for better or worse, have followed their own path.”

And ‘these people’ are 17 local individuals that Tyson has captured in his psychedelic style as he looks to share his work for the first time in public, having never exhibited before but also with a renewed confidence in his own work given his recent overall victory at the 2023 South East Art Society Open Art Awards.

“When I started the process of putting together the exhibition I did lose a little sleep but the closer it gets the more comfortable I get,” he said.

In truth, Tyson wasn’t looking to exhibit his work but encouragement from the Riddoch Arts and Cultural Centre’s Daniel Pearson and fellow artistic soul Kyra Sykes, who is one of Tyson’s subjects in the upcoming exhibition, saw him touch base with Gareth and Tabitha Williams at Little Blue Wren and before he knew it, the opportunity to have an exhibition as part of the South Australian Living Artists (SALA) festival emerged.

“I was pretty comfortable sitting at home just working,” Tyson said.

“In a way, a big part of this exhibition is feeling good about what you do, valuing yourself and your work.”

Tyson’s collection of portraits are framed around a focus on homelessness, mental health and other social issues and with that

in mind, Little Blue Wren will be undertaking a collection of winter woollies, including NEW blankets, beanies, gloves and scarves, which will be donated to the Sunset Community Kitchen.

“The people I have painted are people in the community that I find interesting,” Tyson said. “They walk their own path and they do their own thing.

“The exhibition has been a form of therapy for myself. I’m a big believer in artistic freedom and artistic expression. Seeing your work up on a wall is pretty cool and gives you a bit of self esteem and confidence.”

Tyson paints characters from the region in such a way that the viewer is forced to really see the subject – to look at the person they might ordinarily walk past on the street. The subject of the painting is presented with both power and presence and it is impossible to turn away.

“Every single person has a story to tell, but many of the people’s lives who are recorded as part of this exhibition are much more extreme in both their complexity and their simplicity,” Tyson said.

“Interacting with and recording these fascinating local people’s stories is a privilege,” Tyson said.

“I wanted this exhibition to remind us that there are people in our local community facing complex and diverse challenges to long term safe and sustainable housing, as well as issues with accessing quality and timely mental health services.

“We as a community have a responsibility to ensure that their voices are heard, that our houseless neighbours are seen so that their needs can no longer be ignored.”

And that is why this Friday’s launch date and the associated

winter woollies appeal is not coincidental. It’s first week will marry up with National Homelessness Week (August 6 – 12) and it will run until September 1.

SALA deputy chair and Bordertown’s Walkway Gallery director Naomi Fallon is opening the exhibition with the launch kicking off at 6pm.

In Australia, there are almost 123,000 people experiencing homelessness on any given night.

Homelessness in this country is such an extreme form of inequality that it is often easier to ignore it, than to show empathy or find any real, tangible solutions.

The Forgotten Fables of the South-East is Tyson’s intimate examination and contemplation of the lives of our neighbours: people surviving in our local community while unhoused or with only temporary shelter.

“Tyson shines a light on the forgotten corners of our community, and the incredible people who live on the fringes,” gallery owner Gareth Williams said.

“This exhibition that Tyson has pulled together for SALA, is brilliant and confronting, it is bold and striking, and it forces us to confront our own privilege while also celebrating the beauty and presence of our houseless community.”

Tyson’s painting and animation is the latest chapter in just how he likes to express himself.

Music has always been a part of that and martial arts,

predominantly boxing, was also a pre-cursor to his visual artistic pursuits.

“I had so much respect for some of the people I was hanging out with from the artistic world and they had their thing and I decided I should have my thing,” Tyson said.

“I didn’t really embrace my love of art until I took up boxing and felt more confident. I went to school at Kangaroo Inn and boys didn’t really get into art.

“I was a bit of an outcast among my peers so it was later that I really started to get into it (art).”

Tyson, who is all but self taught as an artist and animator, credits morning cartoon shows and cover

art from albums with influencing both his painting and animation. He has been a semi finalist in Australia’s premiere animation film festival Animate.

Tyson was also recognised in Australia’s largest independent music, art and media production Happy Mag for animation, music and art projects, as well as the series Forgotten Fables of the South-East

For the most part, the make up of the debut exhibition has been created in the past 12 months.

*Every individual represented in Tyson’s exhibition has consented to being featured

**This is an official SALA Event.

“...we as a community have a responsibility to ensure that their voices are heard, that our houseless neighbours are seen...” Tyson Jay Brant

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2. Which city hosted the 2010 Winter Olympics?

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4. Which Carly Simon song was the theme of the Academy Award nominated movie Working Girl?

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25. How many gold medals did Australia win on the first night of the 2023 World Swimming Championships?

26. What is the third largest planet in the solar system?

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28. How many months of the year have 30 days?

29. On what date is the 2023 AFL grand final?

30. Who scored the Matildas first goal of the 2023 World Cup?

31. Galway and Kilkenny are counties in which country?

32. Skillogalee, Pikes and Grosset are wineries in which Australian wine region?

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33. Shearing the Rams is an iconic painting by which Australian artist?

34. Who is the host of the award winning comedy quiz show Have You Been Paying Attention??

35. Parkes Observatory is the key setting of which 2000 Australian movie?

36. In which Australian State would you be if you were visiting the town of Maryborough?

37. Outside of the Adelaide Oval, which grounds hosted matched during the AFL’s inaugural Gather Round?

38. Who did the Adelaide Thunderbirds defeat to win the 2023 Super Netball title?

39. Who is the New South Wales Premier?

40. Mason Redman has re-signed with Essendon until the end of which season?

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Projects compete for funding

Three local community organisations are eagerly seeking an injection of funds to undertake vital projects that will benefit their community in the Glenelg Shire. These initiatives aim to address various needs and enhance community engagement, fostering a stronger and more inclusive environment for all.

United Way Glenelg’s SharkPitch event, now in its fifth year, has over previous years secured more than $210,000 in donations from generous supporters, and serves as a platform for small grassroots community organisations to present their projects to a virtual audience. This interactive event empowers donors, promoting inclusivity and greater community involvement.

Once again, AWA Alliance Bank is generously supporting the event by providing matched donations. This means that for every donation made, AWA Alliance Bank will contribute an equal amount, effectively doubling the impact of each donor’s contribution up to a total of $6000 per organisations.

“The annual Shark Pitch event has become a standout event for AWA and something we look forward to each year,”

AWA Alliance Bank CEO Gavin Heathcotesaid. “It is important for AWA to support our local

communities and each year we see such fantastic organisations come forward so it’s such a privilege to be able to contribute to their causes. The overall impact to the Glenelg community from this event has proven to be outstanding and we can’t wait to see what this year’s pitch brings.”

United Way Glenelg executive officer Nicole Carr said Shark Pitch presented a remarkable opportunity to establish meaningful connections between donors and community organisations.

“This platform enables individuals who wish to contribute, whether through financial means, their time, or by offering services and products, to connect with established organisations in need of support. It serves as a bridge, linking the generosity of those willing to give back with the organizations that can benefit from their support,” she said.

“Furthermore, Shark Pitch provides an avenue for community groups to enhance the skills of their staff and volunteers in areas such as public presentations, pitching, and self-marketing. By participating in Shark Pitch, these organisations can strengthen their abilities to effectively communicate their mission and engage with potential supporters. This not only increases their chances of securing assistance

but also empowers them to create greater awareness and recognition for their important work within the community,” Ms Carr said.

2023 PITCHERS

Kane Forbes, Community Engagement Officer representing Hands Up Casterton, will be presenting a compelling project aimed at establishing a free community space. This initiative aims to provide accessible opportunities for young people, fostering community engagement and promoting social connectivity. The funding obtained will be utilised to secure a space, set it up, and cover utility and rent costs for a period of six months. Following the initial phase, a more permanent solution will be sought to ensure the sustainability of the space.

Hannah Palfreyman, an Education Support and grant writer and Hayley Pumpa, a student at Portland Bay School (pictured) will be passionately advocating for the Fit-Together project. The primary objective of the Fit-Together project is to provide students at Portland Bay School with access to safe and appropriate permanent outdoor fitness equipment, with a focus on improving their physical and mental well-being. This initiative aims to reduce stress, anxiety, and enhance overall mood, which is particularly crucial for children with special needs who may face challenges in social interactions or emotional regulation. By installing this specialised equipment, the project aims to promote inclusion for all students and foster a more

supportive and accepting school community.

Jack Thorp and Stella Middleton, representing the Portland BMX Club will address the pressing issue of replacing the deteriorating canteen.

Despite being the youngest presenters, their enthusiasm and dedication to their sport are undeniable. Their presentation will shed light on the urgent necessity of a canteen, as the current facilities no longer meet the demands of the growing membership. A newer, larger building on a concrete base, along with a separate BBQ shed, would accommodate the club’s expanding membership and ensure its continued success.

These three initiatives represent community projects that have the potential to make a significant and lasting impact.

The presenters will undergo a comprehensive training workshop, where they will receive invaluable support from Deb Crespan. Mrs Crespan generously volunteers her time to provide guidance and expertise, helping the pitchers refine their presentation skills and deliver their best pitch. The presenters will be equipped with the necessary tools and confidence to effectively convey their ideas and make a compelling case to a virtual audience.

Powerhouse Productions will capture the essence of each organisation in a one-minute video and present it in a concise and engaging manner to inspire donors

The virtual event will be held on Tuesday, September 5, starting at 7pm. The event will be held on Crowd cast, the same platform as previous years. https://www. crowdcast.io/c/2023sharkpitch

You can join from any mobile device or computer. Android users can join events directly through the link, and those with an iOS device like iPad or iPhone can attend from a browser or download the Crowd cast app.

Audience members will have two different opportunities to watch passionate grassroots organisations pitch their projects to raise funds for better outcomes for local people and the community. United Way Glenelg together with the Royal Hotel CoolRoom and Casterton Football Netball Club will be hosting watch parties enabling community members to come together and cheer on their organisation, watching it unfold on the large screen. This event is FREE to attend.

If you wish to attend the event at the Royal Hotel CoolRoom please contact United Way Glenelg on 0410 513 305 or email mail@ unitedwayglenelg.com.au to secure your seat.

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On-site wastewater (septic) systems inspections will take place in Nelson next month, as part of Council’s proactive commitment from the Domestic Wastewater Management Plan 2022-2027.

Council’s Environmental Health Unit will be visiting Nelson from 21 August to 1 September 2023 to undertake inspections of septic tanks and wastewater treatment systems.

The aim of the proactive inspection program is to gain more information about the type, age and health of wastewater systems installed in the township, and across the Glenelg Shire.

“We know that there are many aged systems, which Council do not have detailed histories for, and we want to ensure the systems are functioning as they should. This program will also support our Nelson community, as we will provide education and advice on how to best look after your wastewater systems,” explained Environmental Health Manager Aaron Kennett.

“The program will also help us to assess risk and identify possible risk reduction activities. This will help inform future wastewater planning for the township.

“Nelson has been identified as an area of high-risk due to the high density of septic systems, small lots, difficult soils, and proximity to water environments such as the Glenelg River.

“The first phase of the inspection program is planned to take place between 21 August to 1 September and Environmental Health Officers will knock on the door prior to carrying out the inspection.

“We look forward to working closely with the Nelson community over the coming weeks and ensuring property owners are well-informed about their waste-water systems.” Properties which have been identified as being located in the highest risk areas will also receive information on the inspection program in the mail.

A list of Frequently Asked Questions can also be found via Council’s website. To learn more about the Onsite Waste System Inspection Program, visit www.glenelg.vic.gov.au/ wastewater.

For any further queries, please contact Council’s

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VACANCY – Initial 12 month Contract Field Officer - Forestry Industries

GTE is a not-for-profit, equal opportunity employer who have been committed to the facilitation of training and employment opportunities through Apprenticeships and Traineeships in the Limestone Coast for over 35 years. We are seeking the services of a suitably qualified and experienced person to join our expanding team in the role of Field Officer specialising in the Forestry Industry.

The position will require the support and monitoring of Trainees in a variety of forestry industry vocations.

This full time, initial 12 month contracted position is based in Mount Gambier. Travel within the region will be required as needed.

The successful applicant will:

• Have developed relationship and stakeholder management experience.

• Facilitate and monitor the training and employment of our Trainees

• Liaise with Host Employers and facilitate recruitment processes for filling Trainee vacancies

• Communicate effectively between Trainees, Host Employers and Nominated Training Organisations

A current driver’s licence is essential.

An attractive salary package, including a maintained company vehicle will be negotiated in accordance with skills, qualifications and experience.

For a copy of the Job and Person Specification or any enquiries please contact Andrew Cameron on 0418 844 806 or email andrew@gte.org.au

Your letter of application and resume should be addressed to:

Group Training Employment PO Box 1748 (173 Commercial Street West)

MOUNT GAMBIER SA 5290

Or email: andrew@gte.org.au

Applications close Friday 11/08/2023.

KIMBO THE ROOCH

ACROSS

1) Easy out 6) Pitt with roles

10) “Ha’i” spot on Broadway?

14) NBA milieu

15) Part ofMYOB

16) “How can I_ thank you?” 17) Beef-filled 18) Guy behind Michael Jackson, once

Lady of Lisbon

Three birds

Yale student

Banana peel mishap

25) S&L convenience

28) State with confidence

31) Emotional tension

35) They support females? 37) Certain sword 39) Like the old “Night Gallery” TV show

Three birds 43) Advertiser’s promotion

Awful smell

“Sight” or “over” ender 50) Word between a married lady’s

Pirate’s potation

Brightly colored aquarium

63) Bar in the fridge

Court event 66) Football great Graham

“Hold it right there!” 68) Bride’s pathway

Sound that gets attention

Capital of Norway 71) In the altogether

1) Legendary actress Grier

2) Popular chocolate cookie

3) Anjou, e.g.

4) Loosen laces

5) Disk-jockey bribe

6) Character in computerville

7) Muddy up

8) Jammed idlers?

9) Salivates

10) Sheet cover

11) Claim to be true

12) HBO’s Dunham

13) Persia, now

21) “Chopped” meat

22) TNT ingredient

25) Helps out in a criminal act

26) Curly hair or color blindness, e.g.

27) “Dirty Dingus_” (1970 film)

29) Grand-scale poetry

30) Picture puzzle

32) Senator of Watergate fame

33) Relentless attack

34) Have a premonition of

36) Goliath killer

38) Ireland, on coins

41) French pen filler

42) Requires

47) Santa’s phrase

49) Wicker material

52) Splashy parties

54) Andrea_ (ill-fated liner)

55) Gunk

56) Decides on (with “for”)

57) Stable food

58) Groundwater source

59) 13-stringed Japanese zither

60) Board game

61) Cabbage relative

65) Took charge

Women advance to prelim in nailbiter

Both Pioneers teams searching for NBL1 grand final berths this weekend

The OneFortyOne Mount Gambier Pioneers women have advanced to the NBL1 South preliminary final with a tnse two point victory on their home court on Friday night.

Hosting the defending champions the Ringwood Hawks, it was a do-or-die final and it loved up to its top billing. In the end, it was huge performances for their respective teams from WNBL stars Miela Goodchild (pictured left) and Marena Whittle in a contest always destined to go down to the wire.

Precious little separated the two teams the entire game and the biggest lead was the six points that Mount Gambier led by on a host of occasions throughout the second half. The biggest margin of the first half was the five points that both teams managed to lead by at different stages of the second term.

It was the Pioneers clinging to a three-point advantage at quartertime before Ringwood turned it around with 22 points to 19 in the second stanza with scores all square at 39-39 at the main break.

Mount Gambier managed to build a six-point lead during the third period and were still up four by three quarter-time, and the Pioneers were still on top by six with 4:45 to play. However, Ringwood hit back starting with a three-point bomb from Whittle before Martia Hermida scored inside and then Toni Farnworth hit two free-throws and suddenly the Hawks had reclaimed the lead.

shooting night for Mount Gambier to respond with a three-pointer to return her team to the lead with 2:15 to play.

That shot would prove the match winner with neither team able to score in the final two minutes including a hugely emotional Farnworth missing what would have been a match-winning threepoint attempt for Ringwood in the dying stages.

The Pioneers held on for the twopoint win which advances them to a preliminary final next Saturday away to the undefeated Bendigo Braves while the championship defence is over for Ringwood.

Ahead of joining Perth Lynx for the upcoming WNBL season, Miela Goodchild produced a match-winning performance for

shooting 9/13 from the field, 5/7 from downtown and 4/4 at the free-throw line.

Sherrie Calleia (pictured below second from left) added 11 points, 11 rebounds and five assists for the Pioneers, Haliegh Reinoehl (pictured second from right) 11 points and five boards, Cassandra Brown (pictured below far right) nine points and three rebounds, and Isabella Brancatisano seven points, four assists, four steals and two boards.

The Castec Rural Supplies Mount Gambier Pioneers men were already safely ensconsed in a home preliminary final set down for this Friday night at Wulanda Recreation and Convention Centre.

MT GAMBIER

KNT Football

Best - Kybybolite: William Thorp, Callum Masters, Joseph Schultz, Billy Laurie, Remi Brown Padthaway: Mitchell Minns, Daniel Menzel, Tarquin Brown, Will Rivers, Kiefer Scharkie, Thomas Edwards

Best - Keith: Billy Wade, Seb Schreiber, George Johnson, Jack McAuley, Tom Geyer, Will Schreiber Bordertown: Petros Politis, Matt Leigh, Curtis

McCarthy, Tyson Hoffmann, Sebastian Trenorden, Nick Dahlitz

Mundulla

Goals - Mundulla: Nick Mosey, Tom Gaden, Devon Ridgway, James

Hinge, Jake McGrice, Harry Kuchel Kingston: Thomas Matsouliadis, Ethan

Murdock, Jack Harding, Chris Draper, Campbell Watts, Jed Castley

Penola

Best Border Districts: Chase Bower, Mackenzie Bower, Isaac Hewson, Harrison Pretlove, Dylan Schoenmakers, Mark Quinn Penola: Bradley

Bryant, Jayden Eldridge, Scott Merrett, Jordan Galpin, Brock Egan

Best - Naracoorte: Josh Gregg, Keenan Jacobs, Zac Peake, Mitch Pulmer, nathan davey, Joshua Koennecke Lucindale: Thomas Gould, Henry

Tregoweth, Henry Gould, Tom Fisher, Lachie Jones, Sam Graetz

RESERVES

Naracorote 10.6 (66) d Lucindale 5.10 (40)

Penola 28.10 (178) d Border Distrtcs 4.1 925)

Kybybolite 9.9 (63) d Padthaway 7.5 (47)

Mundulla 18.9 (105) d Kingston 4.4 (28)

Keith 6.15 (51) d Bordertown 4.3 (27)

SENIOR COLTS

Kybybolite 9.7 (61) d Padthaway/Lucindale 7.4 (46)

Mundulla 11.13 (79) d Kingston 8.12 (49)

Penola 3.4 922) d Border Districts 2.4 916)

Keith 6.7 (55) d Bordertown 7.5 (47)

JUNIOR COLTS

Border Districts 8.7 (55) d Penola 1.2 (8)

Kybybolite 6.18 (54) d Padthaway/Lucindale 0.3 (3)

Mundulla 8.4 (52) d Kingston 6.1 (37)

Keith 8.10 (58) d Bordertown 0.3 (3)

Mid South East Football

(30)

Best - Kalangadoo: Tye McManus, Mitchel Lowe, Sam Mcmanus, Mathew

Fatchen, Ben Gregory, Samuel Casey Tantanoola: Brandon Pitts, Braydn Reilly, Darcy Pink, James Braun, Cade Kelly

(80)

(79)

Best - Glencoe: Brodie Glynn, Jack Miller, Patrick Mitchell, Thomas Edwards, Zacc Cocks, Henry Smith Robe: George Dutton, Henry Lawrie, Zac Deane, Benjamin Dinning, Kane Dunn, Thomas Wachtel

Port MacDonnell

Nangwarry

333)

Best - Pt Mac: Tim Sullivan, Ned Wilke, Joshua Woodall, Kyall McClean, Kev Thomson, Colby Munro Nangwarry: Ty Dinnison, Joel Virtanen, Jake Biggs, Brodie Parsons, Adam Todd, Logan Gibbs

Hatherleigh 13.9 (87)

Mt Burr 9.4 (58)

Best - Hatherleigh: William Chay, Sam Gray, Lyndon Smith, Darcy Bateman, Louis Brown Mt Burr: Dylan Ridley, Josh Wallis, Jack Muhovics, Nathan Muhovics, Andrew Ridley, Taylor Allen

RESERVES

Hatherleigh 19.17 (131) d Mt Burr 0.1 (1)

Port MacDonnell 9.7 (61) d Nangwarry 5.5 (35)

Kalangadoo 20.11 (131) d Tantanoola 3.4 (22)

Robe 7.14 (56) d Glencoe 4.3 (27)

SENIOR COLTS

Glencoe 8.6 (54) d Robe 3.4 (22)

Hatherleigh 8.7 (55) d Mount BUrr 6.7 (43)

Tantanoola 30.15 (195) d Kalangadoo 2.2 914)

Port MacDonnell 20.12 (132) d Nangwarry 4.2 926)

JUNIOR COLTS

Tantanoola 7.2 (44) d Kalangadoo 1.5 (11)

Hatherleigh 9.7 (61) d Mount Burr 4.3 (27)

Port MacDonnell 11.8 (74) d Nangwarry 1.0 (6)

SOUTH EAST COAST BASKETBALL LEAGUE MATCH REPORTS & RESULTS

Western Border Netball

ROUND THIRTEEN

A GRADE

South Gambier 42 (G. Dalton, T. McShane) d Casterton Sandford 31 (C. Humphries, I. Lane); West Gambier 41 (S. Ritter, J. Ritter) d East Gambier 27 (T. McCallum, E. Cole); North Gambier 46 (B. Walters, G. Potts) d Millicent 43 (P. McRae, D. Verbena)

A RESERVE

Casterton Sandford 51 (C. Foster, G. Tomkins) d South Gambier 35 (C. Muller, G. Ryan); West Gambier 56 (T. Earl, C. Tremelling) d East Gambier 25 (M. Jones, T. Gray); Millicent 66 (N. Facey, A. Craig) d North Gambier 56 (A. Pitson, A. Bryan)

B GRADE

South Gambier 48 (M. Glynn, K. McIntyre-Clark) drew with Casterton Sandford 48 (T. Cleary, E,. Grigg); West Gambier 41 (E. Gillies, D. Wombwell)

d East Gambier 29 (S. James, N. Smith); Millicent 43 (K. Patton, K. Coghlan)

d North Gambier 37 (A. Norman. M. Pegler) )

C GRADE

MEN: Momentum swings were evident in this game, featuring a pleasing number of juniors from both sides getting court time. Panthers dominated the second quarter while Cougars, with state Junior Will Wimshurst in outstanding form, closed the gap to seven in the third.

Panthers 76 (K. Tipene 21, T. Brumby 12, H. Pedler 12) def Cougars 61 (W Wimshurst 23, B. Male 14, O. Pohlner 7).

Top class entertaining and exciting contest. Margin at the breaks in single figures in favour of League leader, Blue. Saints led in the closing minutes, but Blue managed to claw back a 5-point lead at the final siren.

Bulldogs Blue 86 (B. Young 29, Sam Lock 19, S. Berkefeld 18) def Saints 81 (H. Mules 26, J. Bowden 19, B. Douglas 18).

Roos grabbed control of this contest in the early minutes and led 48-23 at half time. Former state junior Zach Nulty played his best game so far, further adding to Roos’ youthful depth of talent.

Roos 87 (N. Forbes 26, Zach Nulty 23, J. Berkefeld 9,) def Bulldogs White 58 (M. Black 26, L. Black 16, M. Garwood 8).

WOMEN:

This game set the scene for a fantastic night of basketball in Millicent. Macca Burke stepped up to lift Saints over the line. Cats’ leader Alana Berkefeld and promising junior Emily Denton worked tirelessly to keep the result “up for grabs”.

Saints 57 (M. Burke 28, P. Paul 10, L. Paul 8) def Cats 52 (E. Denton 14, A. Berkefeld 12, T. Rowe 7).

It was fitting that Ava Collins scored the winning basket in her stellar performance in the exciting 2-point win by Bulldogs. Roos’ Cara Nulty sank 5 three pointers in her impressive tally 21 points.

Bulldogs 60 (A. Collins 29, T. Human 14, K. Egan 7) def Roos 58 (C. Nulty 21, S. Mobbs 13, E. Bouchier 12)

Cougars 20 def Panthers 0 (Forfeit).

South Gambier 46 (M. Dalton, J. Jennings) d Casterton Sandford 21 (A. Spratling, J. Parsons); East Gambier 37 (T. Janeway, G. Ferguson) d West Gambier 29 (T. Braver, E. Pollock); North Gambier 40 (S. Nieuwenhuizen, R. Johnson) d Millicent 21 (H. McGrath, E. Wesolowski)

17 & UNDER

Casterton Sandford 53 (I. Longhurst. I. Lane) d South Gambier 33 (S. Wight, S Bartlett); East Gambier 32 (T. Geraghty, J. Altschwager) d West Gambier 29 (C. Scott, I. McGregor); North Gambier 50 (S. Mobbs, M. Griffith) d Millicent 32 (L. Van Eeden, L. Paul)

15 & UNDER A

South Gambier 36 (G, Dalton, R. Milich) d Casterton Sandford 28 (B. Carlin, M. Rees); West Gambier 44 (L. Pearson, L. Murdoch) d East Gambier 18 (L. Hannaford, I. Stratford); North Gambier 44 (R. Darimaani, M. Human) d Millicent 30 (M. Fauchelle, P. Paul)

15 & UNDER B

South Gambier 25 (A. Ferrari, K. Attiwill) d Casterton Sandford 19 (K. Vise, C. Gorman); North Gambier 35 (R. Darimaani, M. Griffith) d Millicent 22 (J. Hibberd, T. Grossser)

13 & UNDER A

Casterton Sandford 32 (M. Robbins, A, Murphy) d South Gambier 14 (S. Ryan, L. Noonan); West Gambier 27 (E. Povey, S. Richards) d East Gambier

10 (I. Mee, T. Olsen); Millicent 36 (A. Thomson, L. Crowe) d North Gambier 23 (G. Collins, A. Halloran)

13 & UNDER B

Casterton Sandford 30 (G. Bailey, A. Murphy) d South Gambier 14 (E. McCracken, M. Fullerton); East Gambier 32 (O. Hosking, A. Olsen) d West Gambier 18 (S. Riddoch, H. Jackson); Millicent 38 (P. Johnson, L. Sunderland) d North Gambier 8 (I. Renko, A. Kamphius))

11 & UNDER

Casterton Sandford 10 (A, Mutch, K. Henry) d South Gambier 3 (M. Agostinelli, L. Agostinelli); East Gambier 16 (L. Bowyer, S. Beveridge) d West Gambier 5 (Z. Bonney-Dawson, E. Lamb); Millicent 19 (Z. Thomson, I. Zalme) d North Gambier 14 (M. Sutton, S. Halloran)

Western Border Football

Best - East: Reece Lillecrapp, Sam Lock, Shaun Lock, Carl Slape, John Forster, Giancarlo Cooper West: Kyle Giddings, Todd Lewis, Braiden Ousey, Reece Cowling, Andrew Stone, Landon Lefever

Best - Millicent: Harry Tunkin, Clinton Gallio, Hamish McRae, Josh Werchon, Micah Rupcic, Zac McGuinness North: Sam Stafford, Sam Egan, Aaron Dally, Josh Jenner, Sam Zeitz, Cameron Ortlepp

Sandford 1.1

Best South: Mitchell Harrold, Mitchell Sims, Jed Sims, Bryce Whicker, Elliott Fisher, Harry Fisher Casterton Sandford: Michael Krieger, Nick Schembri, Justin Carlin, Zac Nash, Patrick Milich, Hamish Mccrae

RESERVES

Millicent 14.16 (100) d North Gambier 1.1 (7)

South Gambier 10.5 (65) d Casterton Sandford 4.4 (28)

West Gambier 13.5 (83) d East Gambier 1.14 (20)

UNDER 18 North Gambier 18.9 (117) d Millicent 1.3 (9)

UNDER 16

Millicent 7.6 (48) d North Gambier 6.3 (39)

West Gambier 7.7 (49) d East Gambier 4.4 (28)

South Gambier 3.5 (23) d Casterton Sandford 1.2 (8)

UNDER 14

Millicent 5.9 (39) d North Gambier 2.4 916)

East Gambier 7.9(51)d West Gambier 1.0 (6)

South Gambier 11.8 (74) d Casterton sandfgord 1.3 (9)

Penola 55 (T Porter, S Schulz) d Border Districts 28 (J Randall, T Male)

Kybybolite 57 (M Hole, C Woodard) d Padthaway 25 (A Haydon, A Frick)

Mundulla 73 (K Couzner, J Schneider) d Kingston 40 (F Traeger, A Menz)

Bordertown 49 (M Jarrett, W Rowett) d Keith 39 (K Hannam, F Evans)

B GRADE

Naracoorte 42 (E Modra-Ryan, B Waihape) d Lucindale 38 (E McWaters, M Thompson)

Penola 53 (J Lythgo, C Eason) d Border Districts 40 (B Sambell, E Leehane)

Kybybolite 41 (S Owen, L Sandercock) d Padthaway 27

Kingston 48 (K Starling, M Armfield) d Mundulla 41 (T Stone, A Young)

Bordertown 61 (E Orrock, H Jefferies) d Keith 49 (S Pese, C Nicolai)

C GRADE

Lucindale 27 (A Buckett, A Romer) d Naracoorte 17 (S Fergusson, H

Sambell)

Penola 46 (S O’Brien, L Catlin) d Border Districts 28 (R Pomery, J Koch)

Padthaway 35 (G Buick, M Maynard) d Kybybolite 24 (S Brownrigg, A Williams)

Mundulla 43 (L Rockett, A Pickering) d Kingston 39 (N Pink, S Miller)

Bordertown 39 (A Deans, K Galyer) d Keith 21 (M Wilsdon, S Westerholm)

DIVISION ONE

Penola 40 (H Berkin, T Porter) d Border Districts 37 (M Batson, K Rata)

Kingston 49 (A Mules, H Pass) d Mundulla 31 (J Altus, S Moreton)

Bordertown 46 (M Richards, G Lusher) d Keith 39 (T Dick, I Kammermann)

DIVISION TWO

Naracoorte 53 (M McCarthy, T Garwood) d Lucindale 15 (E Pinchbeck, P Pinchbeck)

Border Districts 49 (T Pape, L Larder) d Penola 19 (N Lear, S Crawford)

Kybybolite 33 (E Bull, E Barker) d Padthaway 29 (E Orton, G Mathews)

Mundulla 45 (K Moreton, L Morris) d Kingston 26 (L Terrington, H Schmaal)

Keith 43 (L Clark, T Evans) d Bordertown 30 (T Hampel, E Jozeps)

DIVISION THREE

Naracoorte 37 (H Meynell, S Bull) d Lucindale 13 (L Wilkin, E Schubert)

Border Districts 37 (E Sambell, E Koch) d Penola 23 (K Pitt, A Brokken)

13 & UNDER A

Naracoorte 36 (J Walker, Z Moritz) d Lucindale 16 (R Williams, S Kiefel)

Border Districts 31 (I Mahney, M Mueller) d Penola 21 (E Tilby, A Briggs)

Mundulla 44 (O Excell, W Durbridge) d Kingston 28 (A Rasheed, K Rasheed)

Bordertown 40 (Z Phillips, T Phillips) d Keith 20 (H Bunnett, C McLean)

13 & UNDER B

Penola 17 (E Copping, S Pearce) d Border Districts 4 (S Martins, S Vennables)

Kybybolite 8 (P Southern, E Kay) drew Padthaway 8 (M McGregor, E Orton)

Table tennis returns

Winter Season kicks off with four grades in action

The frosty chill did little to dampen the spirits of eager table tennis enthusiasts, as Mount Gambier Table Tennis Club kick started its Winter season last week with around 60 players competing in teams of 3 across three grades.

The first A Grade matchup saw a battle of the competition heavyweights, Travis Sweet’s “Three Stooges” took on Ben Newman’s “Top Three”. Sweet sounded a warning to the rest of the competition from the getgo, remaining undefeated on opening night, including a stirring come-from-behind 5-game win over Newman in the ultimate rubber of the evening. Sweet’s efforts were complimented by a strong performance by teammate Kevin Patzel, while Newman and Felix Owusu battled hard for Top Three. Ultimately the Stooges opened their Winter season with a comfortable 7-4 victory.

The second A Grade match told a similar story, Leigh Barry opening his season account with a clean sheet to guide his “Free Ballers” to a strong 7-4 win over Sirinat Sweet’s aptly named “Wobblies”.

The match was highlighted by a thrilling 5-game marathon between Ballers player Ward Freeman and Wobblies’ Will Newlyn. After giving up the first two games, including an astonishing 17-15 second game, Newlyn fought his way back to claim the next two, sending the contest to a thrilling decider.

Freeman stepped up his game once again and Parker went with him, the 5th lasting the distance until the Ballers player eventually

closed it out by 13 points to 11.

B Grade plays four matches each week this season. Mark Bachmann shone for team “I’ll Be Bach” against David HarrisJones’ “Net Ninjas”. Bachmann opened his season by winning all of his singles encounters, helping his team to a 7-4 triumph over the Ninjas.

“McHallibert” posted their first win of the season, on the back of Nathan Schubert’s perfect night, dismantling Cameron Beal’s “We Was Ere” to the tune of 9 rubbers to 2. After a seesawing opening to the battle between Mike Hosszu’s “Jams” and Will Parker’s “Willies”, a strong win by Allan Withers over Nathaniel Harris-Jones sparked a run of 5 wins for the Jams, who took a stranglehold on the contest and eventually ran away with a 7-4 victory.

The final B Grade match of the night was the closest, Deakin Lofthouse’s “The Falcons” going up against Kylie Boston’s “The Richards”.

Boston welcomed Lofthouse up into B Grade by handing him a rare defeat in the opening rubber, then Joel Schafer avenged his teammate’s defeat with victory over Richard Horrigan.

This set the tone for the early part of the night, until a run of four victories sealed the win for the Falcons.

Boston and Richard Van Der Linde, returning from an extensive injury layoff, scored wins to restore some respectability for the Richards, but it was too little too late as the Falcons posted a 6-5 win.

Kate McCormick secures win

Mount Gambier Golf Club ladies tackle the short course

A stableford event was played last Wednesday on the Mount Gambier Golf Club on the Short Course for the first time this season. Thirty-six women played with many playing it for the first time. The day was sponsored by past president Mary Kentish.

With a wonderful score of 40 points Kate McCormick was the winner in Division 1 followed closely by Heather Teakle on 39 points.

The Division 2 winner was Lyn Hudson on 38 points on a count back from Susan Ryan also on 38 points. Following close behind were Leanne Hunt 37 points, Karen Panagopoilos and Yvonne Shirley on 36 points and Jan Shanahan 35 points.

SPECIALTY PRIZES

Pro shot : Heather Teakle

NTP A Grade : Heather Teakle

NTP B Grade: Vicki Clarke

NTP C Grade : Susan Ryan

This Wednesday will be the 5th round of the Monthly Medal, Handicap Championship, Putting and 3rd round of the Winter Salver.

“JAD’s Army” player Angus Billing started his Winter campaign full of promise, upsetting the more fancied “Beware Be Nice” player Tracey Rawlings in 5 tight games in their opening C Grade encounter. Evergreen veteran Doug Megaw and junior star Jarrah Schafer played pivotal roles, both recording clean singles sheets on the night as the Army signalled their intentions with a commanding 9-2 triumph.

For “Beware Be Nice”, Ezekiel Coutts took full advantage of a wilting Billing in their 5-game tussle late in the night, overcoming a 2-game deficit to record victory in what is becoming a fierce rivalry between the two combatants. The final C Grade match of opening night went down to the wire, Chris McGregor’s “Table Titans” and Matthew Scott’s “Spin Kraft” locked at 5 rubbers apiece as the two captains stepped up to face each other at the last. McGregor’s experience won the day over a rusty Scott, the Titans player winning the bout in three games to hand his team the slender 6-5 overall victory.

3-rubber winners:

• A Grade: Leigh Barry (Free Ballers); Travis Sweet (Three Stooges).

• B1 Grade: Nathan Schubert (McHallebert); Mark Bachmann (I’ll Be Bach)

• B2 Grade: Mike Hosszu (Jams)

• C Grade: Chris McGregor (Table Titans); Jarrah Schafer, Doug Megaw (JAD’s Army).

ROUND FOURTEEN

A GRADE • Hatherleigh 41 d Mt Burr 31; Port MacDonnell 84 d Nangwarry 20; Tantanoola 43 drew with Kalangadoo 43; Robe 46 d Glencoe 38

A RESERVE • Mt Burr 40 d Hatherleigh 38; Port MacDonnell 69 d Nangwarry 22; Kalangadoo 45 d Tantanoola 34; Robe 44 d Glencoe 23

B GRADE • Hatherleigh 52 d Mt Burr 15; Port MacDonnell 64 d Nangwarry 19; Kalangadoo 33 d Tantanoola 21; Glencoe 38 d Robe 35

B RESERVE • Mt Burr 47 d

Hatherleigh 23; Port MacDonnell 66 d Nangwarry 10; Kalangadoo 37 d Tantanoola 23; Robe 47 d Glencoe 37 17 & UNDER • Mt Burr 59 d Hatherleigh 28; Port MacDonnell 63 d Nangwarry 32; Tantanoola 41 d Kalangadoo 13; Glencoe 50 d Robe 42

15 & UNDER • Hatherleigh 74 d Mt Burr 28; Port MacDonnell 58 d Nangwarry 30; Kalangadoo 86 d Tantanoola 13; Robe 35 d Glencoe 33

13 & UNDER • Mt Burr 43 d Hatherleigh 40; Port MacDonnell 34 d Nangwarry

Plenty of action at McDonald Park

East Gambier & West Gambier A Grade netball & football clashes bring the heat

AERIAL CONTEST: (Top left) Morgan Amy looks to deny West shooter Sarah Ritter possession during A Grade netball action at the weekend.

BATTLE FOR FIRST USE: (Left) West’s Todd Lewis & East’s Carl Slape battle each other and the elements to earn thier team first use of the ball in a match that ended in a draw at the weekend.

EYE ON THE BALL: (Above top left) Brody Virgo looks to take this mark during Western Border football action at McDonald Park.

TOUGH IN THE CLINCHES: (Above bottom left) Sam Lock stops Taylor Redden in his tracks.

FLYING HIGH: (Above top right) Mikaela Horrigan shows off her athleticism during A Grade netball action.

POETRY IN MOTION: (Above bottom right) East’s Bo Creek was not just crtiical in defence but in transition as well.

PHOTOS BY FRANK MONGER

NEXT WEEK’S LIFESTYLE1: A highly respected star netballer in the limelight & a look back at the Blue Lake Golf Club’s hoting of SA Country Golf Week

Busy calendar at Lucindale Golf Club

Fairways & greens in action most days at the end of last month

Late last month at the Lucindale Golf Club was the 2nd round of President’s trophy & Olympics with a stableford competition generously sponsored by first time sponsors Wild Game Wines.

It was wonderful seeing Sally Macdonald back playing golf as well as Michelle Dupree and Sammy Kiefel joining in.

A Grade winner was Ladies Captain Rachel Smith with 33 points and handicap manager, Nicole Hocking was runner up with one point less. B Grade Winner was Judy James with 32 points and runner up was vice captain Fionna McInnes, with 29, on a countback from Kerry Gilkes.

NTP winners were Karen Gould on the 3rd, Rachel Smith on the 12th and Judy James was back to her best, winning B Grade NTP on the 16th.

Lucindale Golf Tournament was also held lat last month and fortunately fine weather prevailed for all three days of competition.

Rabo Bank generously sponsored Mixed Pinehurst Championship on Friday and it was wonderful to have both Nic Tarca and Gary Robinson playing on the day and help present prizes.

Gross winners on the day were Nicole and Brad Hocking on 80 and runners up were David Copping and Rachel Smith with 83.

Nett winners with 71.75 were Kerry and Chas Gilkes and runners up were Nic Tarca and Judy James on 72.25, closely followed by third nett winners Sharon and Gary Menz half stroke more.

Nicole and Brad Hocking were in fine form winning Combined Long Drive, Nicole won ladies NTP on the 12th and Brad the Open NTP on

3rd. Josh Smith won men’s NTP on the 16th and Sally Macdonald and Layton Copping enjoyed more of the course than any other pair.

The July 22 competition was a Men’s & Ladies 4 Ball Better Ball Stableford competition sponsored by Hage Tractors & Implements, as well as Case IH Agriculture. The club is grateful for their continued support and appreciated having John Telfer playing and presenting prizes on the day, as well as the Silvan rep, Aiden Sheridan playing.

The ladies competition winners Vanessa Stone and Cheryl Fitzgerald with 43 points, Fitzy putted with precision and Vanessa always rallied when necessary. They were closely followed by great mother/daughter combination, Karena and Shannon Cheryl Fitzgerald was NTP winner on the 12th.

The upcoming competition is the Smith & Watson Monthly Medal, 2nd Round Carracher & Macdonald Events & 2nd Stroke Round Olympics.

WINNERS ARE GRINNERS: (Above) Nicole Hocking, Rachel Smith, Judy James & Fionna McInnes

FOUR BALL BETTER BALL: (Far left) Shannon Higgins, Vanessa Stone, John Telfer, Cheryl Fitzgerald & Karena Higgins

MIXED PINEHURST: (Left) Gary Robinson, Chas & Kerry Gilkes, Nic Tarca & Nicole Hocking

2-4-2 produces triple treat

Claire Hunter - 50 Games

Claire joined the West Family in 2020 as part of our Under 11 Team, we have enjoyed watching her learning the ropes and 2023 see’s her as part of the 13A Team under the guidance of Kel Anderson and Hayley Cowie. She is an enthusiastic player that gives 100% every game she plays, her drive and love for the game always makes her stand out. She is happy to try anything once, she will go out of her way to make it happen on the court. The West Gambier Netball Club looks forward to what the future holds for Claire.

Eva Povey – 50 Games

Eva was always bound to end up playing for West Gambier Netball Club and in 2020 she took to the courts as part of our Under 11 Team. 2023 see’s her working with Kel and Hayley in the 13A side. She is a bright happy hardworking player who is able to move effortlessly around the goal circle and known to drop a long shot here and there. She has owned her shooting role in the 13A’s and dominated against older players. Her drive to work harder each week shows her dedication, determination, and ability at becoming the best she can at every training and every game. She is definitely an upcoming future star at West.

TEAM MATES CELEBRATE: Eva Povey (centre holding certificate) & Claire Hunter (centre next to Eva) celebrate 50 game milestones.

Last week the Millicent Bowls Club was finally able to play a game of bowls with the afternoon looking quite good. Twenty-two players took part in the game but surprise, surprise, by 3pm the weather took a turn for the worse and rain began to fall 11ends into the game, because of this, tournament director Kym Stewart called the game off so that members didn’t get too wet.

The winning team for the day went to the triple of Peter Dunnicliff, Frank Cooper and Jim Campbell with a score of 28+13. Coming in second, with a score of 27+4 was Brian Goode and Aaron Emonson.

Other winning teams for the day were Denis Clifford, Peter Scanlon 20+4 and Steve Skeer, Derrick Lindh 26+1.

2-4-2 WINNERS: (Above) Frank Cooper, Jim Campbell & Peter Dunnicliff

2-4-2 RUNNERS UP: (Above bottom) Brian Goode & Aaron Emonson

Bowls Club facelift

Federal funding helps Penola upgrade facilities

Bulldogs celebrate milestones

Member for Barker Tony Pasin has congratulated the Penola Bowling Club on their successful application to Round 8 of the Stronger Communities Program.

The club received $4200 to remove lawn area of the northern end of bowling green and pave the surrounds of the bowling green to minimise water usage and improve safety for members.

Mr Pasin said he was pleased that the Penola Bowling Club could take advantage of the now defunct but highly successful funding program.

“The former Coalition Government focused heavily on local capacity building by targeting funding to grassroots community and sporting organisations like the Penola Bowling Club, enabling them to improve their facilities because well maintained facilities contribute to stronger clubs which in turn contribute to making even stronger communities,” Mr Pasin said.

Community-led projects across Barker have shared in $1.2million including the Mount Gambier and Naracoorte Bowling Clubs, Penola Men’s Shed, Millicent United Soccer Club and Lucindale Karting Club.

Anne Whitty Memorial Trophy winners

ABBY LINES (100 GAMES)

Abby (pictured above with her parents) started playing at East in 2016 in the 11 & Under grade and has stuck with the Bulldogs ever since even after a year overseas. Abyy is a tenacious player who can swing anywhere in the mid court and is strong in the air and on the ground.

CHLOE PERRYMAN (50 GAMES)

Chloe (ictured belowm with her mother and nana) is a relatively new face at McDonald Park but she has made her mark, forcing her way into the A Reserve team in 2021, her first season at East, as well as getting some A Grade court time and even sneaking onto the 2021 grand final court to cover a blood rule. Chloe has become a permanent member of that A Grade line-up in 2023, playing centre and wing defence, and in her previous two years playing in the Western Border Netball Association she has garnered plenty of umpiring votes, playing both mid corut and circle defence.

9 hole comp, back nine: Lyn Watson +2

NTP 3rd: Kirsty Bailey

NTP 13th: Lyn Watson

NTP 2nd shot 17th hcp 25-54: Liz Redman

Birdies Heidi Muhovics 10th

Sue Agnew 3rd

Kathy Webber 3rd & 14th.

MILLICENT PAR ROUND WINNERS: Kathy Webber, Lyn Watson, Debbie Tincknell & Mary Warneke