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Carbon trading night Hayden knighted draws inquisitive crowd
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Photo: (L-R) Mr Don McKenzie, Ms Ginny Forrest , Ms Lily D’Ambrosio, and Mr Max Skeen
WHAT do you know about carbon, its impact and effects on you and the environment? What has carbon got to with climate change? How do greenhouse gas emissions and land degradation relate to carbon? Everyone was keen to find out more on the subject of carbon and how this was going to impact on everyone’s lifestyle, when the Nhill Environmentally Wise Town (N.E.W.T.) Project Working Group hosted a free seminar and BBQ for residents of Nhill and District on last Wednesday night. Attracting approximately forty people from a large cross-section of the community, the night was hosted by Mr Max Skeen, Regional Landcare Coordinator, Wimmera Catchment Management Authority. Guest speakers on the night were Ms Lily D’Ambrosio, Parliamentary Secretary for Community Development, Ms Ginny Forrest who is the Private Forestry Industry Development Officer for the Department of Primary Industries, and Mr Don McKenzie an organic farmer from Jeparit, Ms Lily D’Ambrosio, opened the evening during her two day visit to the Wimmera Region. She welcomed everyone and said, “Today’s seminar is designed to help you understand how carbon affects the environment and how greenhouse emissions and land degradation relate to carbon.” “You’ll also gain practical tips about how you can do your bit to reduce the impact of carbon,” she said. Ms D’Ambrosio then went on to speak briefly on the Hindmarsh Shire’s Community Building Initiative. “It’s about giving locals a chance to have their say and help the future of their community,” she said. The main speaker on the night, Ms Ginny Forrest spoke to the audience explaining, through her powerpoint displays, a very descriptive overview of carbon and what it is. Ms Forrest gave examples of what a negative and
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positive carbon credits is, and some explanations on how in the future farmers and businesses will be trading for these credits. Ms Forrest addressed some of the most frequently asked questions; what is carbon, why is it an issue and what can you do to reduce its impact? She also explained much of the terminology that will be used in the future, eg Carbon Sequestration, Carbon Neutral and Carbon Footprints. Ms Forrest spoke of different farming practices that may need to change, especially the use of chemicals and fertilisers as, while these practices have a positive effect on crops, the use of these materials actually have a negative effect on the atmosphere. She also spoke briefly on how carbon credits will effect the household as well in the future. Mr Don McKenzie, spoke on how he has changed from conventional farming practices to more sustainable methods and how the planting of trees and deep rooted perennial pastures have increased soil carbon and reduced inputs. Mr McKenzie’s farm has been certified totally organic. Mr McKenzie stated that during his changing farming methods he has cropped similar quantities to neighbouring farms that use conventional methods. The evening finished with an audience and panel discussion resulting in many questions from the audience. Ms Forrest also suggested to farmers to think carefully signing documentation from private carbon trading companies, as these documents last for 100 years. She also said the best way to gain more information was to use the internet and type in ‘carbon trading’ or ‘carbon calculator’. “There will be thousands of sites you can click onto,” she said. Everyone who attended the evening also received a free long-life light bulb
Hayden Jackson (centre) withFrazer Driscoll, Jake Preston, Darcy Honeyman and Matthew Hall
HAYDEN Jackson, a Year 5/6 student from Nhill Primary School was placed first overall at the first round of the 2008 Chess Kids National Interschool State Chess Tournament in Horsham last week. His score of 6.5 and 37.0 was enough for Hayden to take first prize from his next competitor Matthew Kreymborg of Horsham Lutheran Primary School Team B with a score of 6.5 and 28.0. Points were given by the standard of competitors a player competed against, as well as the amount of wins. Five students altogether from Nhill Primary School attend the tournament, organised by Mr Jeff Gork, Principal of the Horsham Lutheran School (HLS). Mr Gork decided to host the event after his school reached the state finals last year. The game of chess has become popular in schools and is one of the fastest growing activities in Australian schools. The game is easy to learn and teaches children
problem solving skills Over 9000 students nationally competed, the largest number of first round chess players to take part. Some chess players were as young as six years old. Winners of the first round will move to the state final, where they will have the opportunity to play in the national final
later in the year. The Nhill Year 5/6 students who attend were Hayden Jackson, Frazer Driscoll, Jake Preston, Darcy Honeyman and Matthew Hall. The team event was won by HLS Team B, scoring 24 points, with Nhill placed second scoring 18.5. Third placing went to HLS Team A.
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• Nhill Community News Have you lost something recently??
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Nhill Police have various items that have been found and have been handed in at the police station. At present the number of items that have been found in the Nhill township are: 2 - Gold rings, 2 - Separate amounts of cash, 1 - Chainsaw 2 - Car stereos/radios 1 - Mountain bike. Some of these items have been in our possesion for up to 6 months. Nhill Police are seeking the owners of this property to come forward and claim it.
Word of the Week defenestrate
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verb: To throw out of a window. Some of his apparent chums . . . would still happily defenestrate him if they caught him near a window. -- Andrew Marr, "No option bar the radical one", Independent, July 5, 1994 I defenestrated a clock to see if time flies! -- Lane Smith, quoted in "Who's News", Time for Kids, September 25, 1998 A woman, driven to fury by the manner in which her lover prefers to lavish his attention on a match on the telly rather than her, starts to throw his possessions out of the window. He's finally moved to stop her when she tries to defenestrate his new Puma boots. -- Jim White, "Budgets substantial enough to buy most of the clubs in the Endsleigh", Independent, April 6, 1996 Defenestrate is derived from Latin de-, "out of" + fenestra, "window." The noun form is defenestration.
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Above: Local Law officers from seventeen shires attending the conference
SEVENTEEN shire council local-law officers attended a two day conference in Nhill recently. The officers, who meet three times a year, came from all over Victoria. Shires represented at the conference were Rural City of Ararat, Moyne Shire Council, Northern Grampians Shire Council, Glenelg Shire Council, Surfcoast Shire Council, City of Greater Geelong, Borough of Queenscliffe, Pyrenee’s Shire Council, Southern Grampians Shire Council, Warrnambool City Council, Corangamite Shire Council, West Wimmera Shire Council, Buloke Shire Council, Yarriambiack Shire Council, Gannawarra Shire Council and Swan Hill Rural City and Hindmarsh Shire Over the two days, officers were able to network with other officers and hear special guest speakers on
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job-related topics over the two days. The First guest speaker was Mr. John Karner, Litter Enforcement Program Officer from the Waste Management Unit, EPA Victoria. Mr. Karmer discussed the Litter Enforcement toolkit, which assists the officers in interpreting litter laws. The next speaker was Mr. Keith Larner, a Senior Investigator (Exotic Wildlife) Compliance Support Group with the DSE. Mr. Larner spoke about intelligence gathering, or background information on complaints, investigation and information follow up techniques. This session was mainly directed towards prohibited wildlife, on what you can and can’t keep with permits and licences. For example the common ‘stumpy-tail’
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lizard is a prohibited species. Mr. Larner also informed the group on policy updates On Friday a presentation from Ararat Prison Service Officers was given to the visitors. The prison officers had their trained dogs with them for a demonstration. These dogs are trained to detect illegal drugs entering the prison
and are also used to control prisoners during riots. Two German Shepherds were used to show the local officers training techniques, and what to do when faced with an aggressive dog, how the dog acts, and what to expect if attacked by a dog. Officers were put into garments, where they then personally experienced first hand the feeling of
being attacked by an aggressive dog. (This exercise was performed under control conditions by the dog handlers.) Overall, everyone who attended the conference enjoyed the activities, guest speakers, and networking opportunities to exchange problems and solutions individual officers may face performing their job.
Say No to Plastic Shopping Bags!! Plastic Shopping Bag Free Region is on its way !!! As you are most probably aware the State Government is conducting trials at some of the larger supermarkets in Melbourne to see what is the better arrangement to eliminate Plastic Shopping bags and to work out how much to charge at the check outs. The Federal Government is also trying to get all states to say NO to Plastic Shopping Bags. It is inevitable that the bags will be phased out. Look at these facts. Each year Australians use 20 billion plastic shopping bags each year which works out to 910 plastic shopping bags per person per year or 2.5 per person per day. Are you one of these users? Let us ALL say NO to Plastic Shopping Bags NOW! It is interesting to note that the South Australian Government has stated that there will be NO FREE Plastic Shopping bags in that state as from 1 January 2009. It is reported that some shops in Bordertown are already charging a levy for plastic shopping bags. Desert Fringe Regional Waste Management Group, together with its member councils (Hindmarsh and West Wimmera) is committed to eliminating plastic shopping bags from our region by 31 July THIS YEAR. We will be conducting launches in each town during July. Let’s join together and be leaders in protecting our region. SAY NO TO PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS NOW!!!! For further details contact the undersigned on 53 913 434 or 53 913 435 Brian Klemm, Executive Officer
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Strong support for Save the Children Nhill Police will be running a Roller Disco Lowan Sports Centre Friday 27 June Juniors Yrs 3 - 9 7 pm - 9.30 pm $5 entry. No pass outs/alcohol, etc. Drinks snacks & glowsticks for sale. Younger children supervised by their parent allowed. Above: (L-R) Mrs.Norma Grayling and Mrs. Margaret Kendrick who joined in the ‘Christmas in June’ spirit. Below: (L-R) Mrs. Joy Gurry serving the Christmas Pudding to Hindmarsh Shire Drought Response Officer, Mrs. Joanne Thomas
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Dr. Jo Day, Acting Principle at Nhill P-12 College and guest speaker at Christmas in June luncheon with president of Nhill Save the Children Mrs. Catherine Kennedy
THE Nhill branch of Save the Children (STC) held a ‘Christmas in June’ luncheon last week, which was attended by approximately 75 people. President of Nhill STC, Mrs Catherine Kennedy welcomed everyone and thanked them all for attending, especially thanking them for their continued support of STC. Mrs Kennedy stated, “As always our commitment is to working for the betterment of all children, where ever they come from, whether it be helping on the local scene, in Victoria or at times fundraising for overseas projects.” “One local area we support is our P-12 College,” Mrs Kennedy said. Mrs Kennedy then introduced Dr Joanne Day, Acting Principle of Nhill P12 College, and guest speaker for the afternoon. Dr Day asked the
question, “Who are our children?” She began a presentation stating the different generations. To many in the audience, this terminology may not have even been heard of, but the separation of generations explains the social influence of children, life changes growing up and expectations of earning and choosing a career. Today’s children are not the same as the baby boomers or Generation X. For school aged children they belong to either Generation Y or Z. Generation Y, falling between the ages of 11-25, will work hard for the right cause, question the status quo, expect immediate results and immediate action, will not like taking orders, fast track and take short cuts. Generation Z are between the ages of 0-11, and are the first generation to be born into the digital age. This
group will be the most connected on earth. They will be multi-tasked and avid media users, comprehending many forms of communications. This generation will most probably have a large variety of short term jobs, most of which will not even be thought of yet. Dr Day explained facts and figures of the digital revolution, stating that once upon a time when life was fairly simple, people got a job and stayed in it for most of their life. Today life is not as simple, placing more options and choices on the new generations to absorb. Today 70% of 4-6 year old children will have used a computer; this is the prime time for learning speech, emotion, maths, logic, music, motor skills and vision. In today’s environment, more and more young Australians are
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experiencing mental illness, obesity, suicide and alcohol consumption. Stresses in modern life are taking their toll on our young in today’s society, particularly from extra stress of relationship or family break-downs. However, on a good note, Dr Day stated that more students are staying in education, with 75% students completing Year 12, more than doubling since 1981. Dr Day told the audience that Nhill College receives cash allocations for students who qualify towards uniforms, stationery fees etc from the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD) The Nhill P-12 College has a student Welfare Officer for counselling and handles students who need extra support, as well as other free services. There are about 20 students using these service. Mrs Kennedy thanked Dr Day, for a very informative presentation and again thanked everyone for their support. The day had raised $850 for Save The Children causes.
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A Nhill youth was bailed with conditions after he was found guilty of burglary and theft at the Nhill Magistrate’s Children’s court last week. Conditions of the bail are that he stay with relatives and The information presented at these workshops not leave the house between 7pm to 7am. is useful for taking stock and prioritising The youth pleaded guilty to burglary and theft at activities which will improve farm management Growmaster Nhill, where a laptop computer and money and sustainability in the challenging times was stolen, money and goods from the Nhill Lawn Tennis Clubrooms, a fishing rod from an unoccupied house, and which presently face all farmers. soft drinks, alcohol and money from the Nhill Race Club. When police searched the house where the youth was The Victorian Farmers Federation is living, they found numerous street signs, road signs, a providing this training for FREE. Neighbourhood Watch sign, signs from the Hindmarsh Shire and West Wimmera Health Service and a sign from Over 2 days – July 8 and July 15 Driscoll, McIllree and Dickson. at NHILL Golf Club, When questioned by police about the signs, the youth from 10am until 3pm. admitted he knew they were stolen, but commented, “I was hanging around with the wrong crowd.” Lunch is provided and the bar will be As for the youth’s reason for breaking into the Nhill open at the end of the day to facilitate Race course, the youth replied “I had been drinking and I further discussion!! was encouraged.” The youth was also charged and found guilty of possessing a controlled weapon when he was found to Please contact: have a pocket knife in his possession. Hindmarsh Landcare Network Magistrate Capell, when sentencing the youth Coordinator, Michaela Crompton commented, “Due to the fact you have no previous convictions, this has worked in your favour…you wouldn’t Ph: 03 5391 1811, Mob: 0429 006 936 want to do it again.” Email: The youth has still to face further charges and sentencing mcrompton@hindmarsh.vic.gov.au at a later date. Nhill Community News - June 20, 14 2008 Page 3
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Reflections of the past in..........1890 Friday 10 October 1890 The following names have been received by the Nhill A & P Society as competitors for the prizes offered by the Department of Agriculture for the best farm in the northern district. Thomas Clifford, Pine Grove Farm, Boyeo R. Hensley, Mount Elgin B. Dreher, Woodlands Farm, Netherby James Thompson, Tarranginnie John Jacob, Croxton Farm, Bleak House John Jones, Nettletold Farm, Diapur C.F. Deutscher, Glenlee For malke farm prizes James Brown, Lowan Farm, Nhill John Hall, Tarranginnie C.F. Deutscher, Glenlee The judges for the Society, H.E. Dahlenberg and C. Sherwood, are now selecting the one at each kind deemed most suitable. Only one of kind will be nominated. The value for the first prize is £40 and £10 for the second prize. Auction Clearing sale at Hankinson’s Hotel, Netherby 21st October. The stock and implements of Mr Anthony Sutton who intends leaving the district. A clearing sale on 17th October on the Woraigworm farm of Mr P. Collins, near Coker Dam. 320 acres agricultural land, six horses and farm implements. Tuesday 14 October 1890 Public meeting at Kaniva to discuss question of severance from Lowan Shire. A Clearing Sale on 14th October on the farm of Mr F.W. Hart, Woorak West – his stock and machinery – Mr Hart has leased his farm and has left the district. An Unreserved Clearing Sale 28th October on the Woorak farm of Mr Charles Parfett, of his stock and implements. He is about leaving the colony. Friday 17 October 1890 A long report from the inspectors Dahlenberg and Sherwood of farms for the Government prizes. Many details given on farm improvements, water supply, etc. B. Drcher’s farm and James Brown’s Mallee farm were recommended for nomination. Clearing sale on 5th November at Lorquon, the stock, implements and household furniture of Mr E.H. James who is leaving the district. Tuesday 21 October 1890 Marriage: Dorrington – Wilkey – On 15th October at the Bible Christian Church, Lorquon, by Rev A.C. Plane, A.E. Dorrington, third son of Mr A. Dorrington, Lorquon, to A.L. Wilkey, second daughter of Mr C.F. Wilkey, Edithburgh, Yorke Peninsula, South Australia. The little town of Netherby was gaily decorated last Saturday in honor of the return of C. Englander from Melbourne with his bride. A large amount of bunting was displayed and an archway formed across the street from Mr Englander’s store to the wine shop opposite… Kiata Board of Advice. From Education Department advising that the name of Kiata School No. 2200 has been changed to Kiata West and that of Kiata Railway Station SS 2769 to Kiata. The Nhill town band, under the able tuition of bandmaster Mandeville is making rapid progress.
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Wild Nights!: Stories about the Last Days of Poe, Dickinson, Twain, James, and Hemingway by Joyce Carol Oates. Quick flick: Edgar Allan Poe, Emily Dickinson, Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain), Henry James, Ernest Hemingway—Joyce Carol Oates evokes each of these American literary icons in her newest work of prose fiction, poignantly and audaciously reinventing the climactic events of their lives. 2 Blood At The Bookies by Simon Brett. Quick flick: All bets are on when there’s a body found at the bookies...When Jude wanders into Fethering’s local bookies she has no idea that she will shortly be investigating the murder of Polish immigrant Tadeusz Jankowski. With her partner in crime, friend and next-door-neighbour Carole, she’s determined to discover who killed him - and why. 3 Body 115: The Mystery of the Last Victim of the King’s Cross Fire by P. Chambers. Quick flick: In 1987, a tragic fire swept through London’s King’s Cross underground station claiming 31 lives after a dropped match set fire to escalator machinery. The charred remains of the victims were painstakingly identified from a list of reported missing persons and their dental and medical records, but twelve months later, one body remained unidentified. The last victim acquired the name it had been given at the morgue, Body 115, and that was where it appeared the investigation would end late in 1988, when all leads had run dry. The truth was only uncovered at last by the diligent and exhaustive detective work of Inspector Wilkinson, who wouldn’t let the case rest and astonishing forensic evidence that finally proved the true identity of Body 115. 4 Bush Aussies by Allan Nixon. Quick flick: Whether they’re out on the land, running a successful business or just down the local pub, every country town has its unforgettable personalities, and Allan, bestselling author of the Beaut Utes series and The Bushies, has a knack for finding them.
While visiting a Naringal farm trial site recently, Agriculture Minister Joe Helper said a joint project between DPI and the Geoffrey Gardiner Foundation was helping Victoria lead the way in sustainable farm management. “Until recently, dairy sludge, the semi-solid sediment which forms on the bottom of dairy farm effluent treatment ponds, has been regarded by farmers as an undesirable and inconvenient waste by-product of milk production,” Mr Helper said. “Although it has been recognised that dairy sludge has a high nutrient value globally, this is the first project
to demonstrate its successful use as an alternative nutrient source for Victorian soils.
“Results from the first year of trials suggest the nutrients in dairy sludge are very effective for promoting growth of both established pastures and forage crops. “Although the nutrient content of each pond varies with the proportion of water content, typically dairy effluent contains nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and calcium – the range of nutrients commonly required to maintain soil health on Victorian farms.” Mr Helper said the sludge was being applied at different rates on pasture and forage crops at two trial sites in the south-west; a Naringal farm and at Terang’s Demo Dairy. “Production responses are being measured by scientists to determine the value of sludge as a fertiliser,” he said.
“The timing and length of these responses, the effect on herbage quality and mineral content and the effect on soil fertility and health are also being measured.” Mr Helper said the project’s preliminary results were very exciting and promised to change the way dairy sludge was viewed by the industry. “Substantial increases in pasture yield were recorded throughout the entire growing season, including winter,” he said. “Even in cold and wet conditions there was still active mineralisation of the nutrients from organic to plant available forms. “This is quite different from studies in the northern hemisphere where winter responses to sludge are very low and ineffective.”
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6 The Rosetta Key by William Dietrich. Quick flick: The Rosetta Key continues the story of our hero, Ethan Gage, and his quest for the magical ‘Book of Thoth.’ This scroll of wisdom may have been stolen from the Great Pyramid by Moses and carried by the Jews to their new kingdom of Israel some three thousand years ago. Whoever holds it will have the power to dominate the world 7 Remember Me by Melvyn Bragg. Quick flick: A passionate but ultimately tragic love affair starts when two students one French, one English - meet at university at the beginning of the sixties. From its tentative, unpromising early stages, the relationship develops into a life-changing one, whose profound impact continues to reverberate forty years later.
Can you pick what these sheep are made from?? 8 Love Like Water by Meme Mcdonald. Quick flick: More than a love story, this is a bold, confronting book about friendship, love, sex and identity at the heart of Australia, where black and white, bush and city collide. Teen. 9 Families Behind Bars by Kay Danes. Quick flick: Explores the journeys of several families, from the UK, Australia, Canada and the US, who bear horrendous burdens having loved ones detained in foreign prisons. Includes interviews with some of the Bali 9, Schapelle Corby, and families who have children on Death Row. 10 Child C: Surviving a Foster Mother’s Reign of Terror by Christopher Spry. Quick flick: In April 2007, 62-year-old Eunice Spry was sentenced to 14 years in prison for the systematic wounding, cruelty and assault of the vulnerable children whose welfare had been entrusted to her. Her Gloucestershire home should have been a refuge. Instead it became a prison where, over the course of 20 years, her charges were routinely abused and tortured.
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SCIENTISTS have found a way to recycle the on-farm waste product, dairy sludge, and re-use it as an effective and valuable fertiliser.
5 Australia’s Muslim Cameleers: Pioneers of the Inland 1860s-1930s by Philip Jones. Quick flick: Between 1870 and 1920 as many as 2000 cameleers and 20,000 camels arrived in Australia from Afghanistan and northern India. Australia’s Muslim Cameleers is a rich pictorial history of these men, their way of life and the vital role they played in pioneering transport and communication routes across outback Australia’s vast expanses.
Friday 24 October 1890 Death: Borgelt – On Monday 20th October at his parent’s residence Ni Ni, Carl Johan, the beloved youngest son of August and Caroline Borgelt, of inflammation of the bowels after a short and painful illness. Aged 11 years and 4 months.
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New national protocol: plan to look after elderly Australians living alone
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A new national protocol for community care service “While many providers have local protocols, if a client providers has been proposed aimed at reducing the does not respond to a scheduled visit, they are not number of frail older Australians dying alone at home consistent or universally applied. and reducing delays until deaths are discovered. “The inaugural Ministerial Conference of Ageing will The protocol was put forward today by Federal Minister look at practical measures to ensure our older Australians for Ageing Mrs Justine Elliot at the inaugural meeting of remain connected to the community,” Mrs Elliot said. the Ministerial Conference on Ageing held on the NSW In addition, Mrs Elliot also announced a one-off North Coast, bringing together the nation’s ministers for allocation of $4.2 million to 21 community organisations ageing. to support programs combating social isolation as well as Some 783,000 (29 per cent) of people 65 years and older providing emergency meals, shelter and clothing to frail lived alone in private dwellings in 2006, with the older people. percentage increasing to 39 per cent among those aged The one off funding offers include: 85 years and over. • funding of up to $500,000 to Anglicare Australia to ABS projections (Series II) suggest that, by 2026, about provide services that support social re-engagement, 907,000 people aged 75 years and over will be living alone, including $300,000 to undertake research and pilot projects most of them older women (685,600). that support participation of socially isolated older people In NSW the State Coroner reportedly took custody of in the community; 299 decomposed or decomposing bodies in 2006 and 283 • funding of up to $150,000 to the ACH Group to in 2007. commence a program to address high level isolation State and Territory Governments will consult on the amongst older people living in the community; and draft protocol with an aim for it to be implemented in • grants of up to $500,000 to the Salvation Army, Uniting August 2008. Care and the Benevolent Society. “Years ago, older generations had strong family support Mrs Elliot said today that winter was a particularly hard networks – but today’s contemporary lifestyles and smaller time for many vulnerable older people in the community. family structures have changed this,” Mrs Elliot said. “Winter is a peak season for community care services “Now, our older Australians often rely on informal to provide emergency assistance and this funding support networks. We have to look at innovative ways to recognises the work of so many organisations working reduce social isolation. within the community,” Mrs Elliot said. “More than one million clients and carers use “The emphasis on social inclusion programs in these community care services each year. grants is in recognition of my concern for the plight of “Providers of these services play an important role in older frail people who are isolated in the community. ensuring that any unexpected changes in a client’s “It is important that we ensure the older members of circumstances are identified early and appropriate action our community are visible and not vulnerable,” Mrs Elliot is taken. said.
Tobacco and body piercing legislation welcomed THE Nationals Member for Lowan Hugh Delahunty colleague Damian Drum, held discussions with a number has welcomed the introduction of tobacco control and of young people in Hamilton with the majority supporting body piercing legislation into StateParliament. the Bill,” Mr Delahunty said. “Another piece of legislation introduced into “Both pieces of legislation are based on work done by Parliament this week the Nationals over several years,” Mr Delahunty said. concerned body piercing and making it illegal for the The Tobacco (Control of Tobacco Effects on Minors) Bill sets out a major reform of Victoria’s underage smoking body piercing of a child without appropriate consent of laws and contains a package of new laws designed to the child’s parent or guardian save in specified protect the health of young Victorians and potentially save circumstances,” Mr Delahunty said. This Bill is the Government’s response to a thousands of lives a year. The legislation would make it unlawful for people Private Member’s Bill introduced by The Nationals last under 18 to buy, sell, use or possess tobacco. It also makes year. It will prohibit the practices of scarification, tongue it illegal to smoke in cars while children are present and splitting, branding, beading and intimate body piercing bans the marketing of tobacco products aimed specifically of persons under the age of 18 years. at young people. “Both pieces of legislation are designed to protect “During February this year, I along with my Nationals the health and well being of our young people,” Mr Delahunty said. Copies of the legislation were available from For all printing requirements website: www.parliament.vic.gov.au or from Mr Delahunty’s offices .
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The marriage of Belinda Cook and Phillip Lowe was celebrated at Hickson road Reserve, The Rocks in Sydney on Sunday June 8. Belinda is the daughter of John and the late Helen Cook of Emerald Queensland, and Phillip is the eldest son of Ron and Ana Lowe of Nhill. Belinda was attended by Maid of Honour Jody Ibell, and bridesmaid SueEllen Hobbs. Phillip was attended by his brother and bestman Edwin, and groomsman Rob Bell. After the ceremony the bridal party release butterflies in memory of Belinda’s mother Helen.
The reception was held nearly at the Green room, Quay Restaurant at the Overseas Passenger Terminal, The Rocks. Guests travelled from far and wide including Emerald, Mackay, Warwick, Clermont, Surfers paradise, Adelaide and Nhill to attend the wedding. After honeymooning up the East Coast, the newlyweds will live in Emerald, where Belinda is an accountant, and Phillip is an Agribusiness Development manager with ANZ. The marriage in Sydney has extra special relevance to the family as Phillip is the seventh generation descended from two convicts who were on the First Fleet which landed at The Rocks in 1788.
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Nhill Community News Footy Tipping Round 13 Jim White Jim’s Butchery
Lorna Reichelt Spot Cafe
St Kilda Hawthorn Port Adelaide Adelaide Geelong Sydney Carlton Western Bulldogs
St Kilda Kangaroos Port Adelaide Brisbane Geelong Sydney Essendon Western Bulldogs
Jim’s team is Richmond
Lorna’s team is Essendon
Andrew Johnston (AJ) Farmer’s Arms Hotel St Kilda Hawthorn Port Adelaide Brisbane Geelong Sydney Carlton Collingwood
Sandra Bone Sandy’s Treasure’s
Letter to the Editor To the Editor
A.J’s team is Melbourne
Dulcie Ruge Avonlea
St Kidla Hawthorn Port Adelaide Brisbane Geelong Sydney Carlton Western Bulldogs
St Kilda Hawthorn Port Adelaide Brisbane Geelong Sydney Carlton Western Bulldogs
Roy’s team is Geelong
Dulcie’s team is Collingwood
Adrain Wragg Commercial Hotel
Cr Rob Gersch Hindmarsh Shire
St Kilda Hawthorn Port Adelaide Brisbane Geelong Melbourne Carlton Collingwood
St Kilda Hawthorn Port Adelaide Brisbane Geelong Sydney Carlton Western Bulldogs
Rick Shiells Sitting Duck Cafe
Rick’s team is Richmond
Rob’s team is Sydney Swans
Jame’s team is Collingwood Allan King Home Hardware
Michael Henderson Oliver’s Diner St Kilda Hawthorn Port Adelaide Brisbane Geelong Sydney Carlton Western Bulldogs Michael’s team is Hawthorn Brian Klemm Desert Fringe
St Kilda Hawthorn Port Adelaide Brisbane Geelong Sydney Carlton Collingwood
St Kilda Kangaroos Richmond Brisbane Geelong Sydney Essendon Collingwood
Allan’s team is Collingwood
Brian’s team is Essendon
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Win a large pizza from the SPOT CAFE by placing a ‘X’ where you think the football is in the photo.
Rob Sherwell Earthly Treasures Fremantle Hawthorn Port Adelaide Brisbane Geelong Sydney Carlton Western Bulldogs
St Kilda Hawthorn Richmond Adelaide Geelong Sydney Essendon Collingwood
Yours sincerely, HUGH DELAHUNTY, MP , Member for Lowan Shadow Minister for Sport & Recreation, Youth Affairs and Veterans’ Affairs
Rob’s team is Essendon
St Kilda Hawthorn Richmond Brisbane Geelong Sydney Essendon Western Bulldogs
James Jesic Union Hotel
• National Parks & Crown Land (Reserves) Acts Amendment Bill 2008 • Land (Revocation of Reservations) (Convention Centre Land) Bill 2008 • Superannuation Legislation Amendment Bill 2008 Copies of the above may be obtained from website: www.parliament.vic.gov.au. I am keen to receive people’s views about these pieces of Legislation. Anyone wishing to comment can do so by writing to me at PO Box 41, HORSHAM, 3402.
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Sandy’s team is Richmond
Roy Stehn Avonlea
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Through the columns of your newspaper I wish to advise the residents of the Lowan electorate of the following pieces of legislation which have been presented to Parliament. Local Government Amendment (Elections) Bill 2008 This Bill includes a number of reforms to electoral processes for local government. Many of these changes will apply in the forthcoming council elections. Summary Offences Amendment (Tattooing & Body Piercing) Bill 2008 This Bill is the Government’s response to a Private Member’s Bill introduced by The Nationals last year. It will prohibit the practices of scarification, tongue splitting, branding, beading and intimate body piercing of persons under the age of 18 years. Other Bills presented to Parliament were:
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• Nhill Community Farming News
Counting the cost of soil compaction IT is difficult to determine exactly how much this form of soil degradation is costing conventional farmers each year, as past research has shown many cropping soils across Australia are already compacted. To show farmers the effects of soil compaction, three trials were set up in 2007 on a range of soil types in South Western Victoria. The trials were created by selecting six 10m by 10m areas in a paddock and compacting three of them using one pass back and forth with the grower-cooperator’s tractor.
Sites were chosen on paddocks which were largely uncompacted as they had been cropped using raised beds or Controlled Traffic systems for a number of years, allowing the compaction treatment to affect soil structure. Where degradation was caused by tractor compaction, between 15 and 30 per cent yield losses were recorded - costing between $300 and $450 per hectare in the 2007 season. Both clays and sandy-loams were shown to compact enough from one pass of a tractor to cause these yield
Animal welfare in saleyards THE saleyard is a place to buy and sell fit, healthy livestock for restocking or for slaughter for human consumption. It is not the place to dispose of unfit (sick, weak, diseased or injured) livestock. Unfit livestock trucked to saleyards are a serious animal welfare problem and can damage the reputation of livestock industries and consumer confidence. During the sale process livestock are loaded onto trucks and trucked to saleyards, unloaded, yarded, auctioned to the highest bidder and eventually trucked to their final destination, usually an abattoir or another property. This process can sometimes take days. It is essential that all livestock including sheep, cattle and pigs are fit and well and able to withstand extended transportation and handling after they leave the farm of origin. Buyers, consumers and the public expect to find fit and healthy stock in the saleyard and high standards of animal welfare. The question ‘is it fit to travel?’ should be used as a guide for farmers, truck drivers and agents to determine if animals are fit to be presented for sale at a saleyard. Livestock must: · Be fit and strong enough to make the journey. · Be able to walk normally on all four legs. · Not be suffering visible disease or injury. · Not be in advanced pregnancy unless given special treatment in regard to handling, holding times and provision of feed and water. If an animal does not meet these requirements then it should not be loaded and dispatched to saleyards. Livestock not fit to travel should be managed appropriately, treated, or destroyed humanely on farm. Farmers found using saleyards to dispose of unfit livestock may face prosecution under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986 and the Livestock Disease Control Act 1994. To ensure such animals are not loaded and dispatched to saleyards, producers and truck drivers are encouraged to thoroughly inspect livestock at the time of yarding and before loading and remove any animals that are unfit for transport.
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losses, so continued wheelings by these and larger machines (particularly harvesters in moist soil) over many years could be costing growers many hundreds of thousands of dollars annually. Dry soil conditions appear to reduce the impact of tractor wheelings on soil structure. But as soon as soils become moist, the evidence is that machinery wheels damage structure, reducing both water infiltration and the water holding capacity of the soil. All grain growers should be asking themselves the question: “how much is soil compaction costing my farm business?” Controlled Traffic Farming is the only farming system that can eliminate random wheelings across cropping soils and eliminate the yield and environmental costs of compaction. For more information, contact Jeremy White, DPI Ballarat on (03) 5336 6630.
Second meeting of the West Wimmera Groundwater Management Area held in Nhill (GMA) Advisory Committee was held in Nhill on 29 May 2008. Committee members participated in a workshop program to identify issues that should beconsidered in developing the groundwater management strategy for the West Wimmera GMA. The discussion at the workshop included consideration of social, economic and environmental factors that will need to be investigated to support development of the plan. The committee also reviewed the current status of groundwater levels across the area and recent trends. “We are currently assessing proposals from independent consultants to undertake a hydrogeological study of the West Wimmera GMA which will provide the technical basis for developing the groundwater strategy for the area”, said Managing Director, Jeff Rigby “It will provide a status report on the groundwater resource and options to ensure long-term sustainable management of the resource,” he said. Minutes of each meeting will be made available on the GWMWater website www.gwmwater.org.au and anyone seeking further information can phone our customer contact centre on 1300 659 961.
CHURCH NOTICES NHILL LUTHERAN PARISH WORSHIP Sunday June 22 Parish at Nhill 10:30am HC Confirmation
ST PATRICK’S CATHOLIC CHURCH NHILL Sunday June 22 Mass 10:30am
“NHILL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 10.00am Communion Service, followed by morning tea, all age Sunday School and Bible Study at 11.15am. All Welcome. Enquires please phone: 5391 1044 or 0429 911042
ANGLICAN PARISH OF WEST WIMMERA 12TH Sunday in Ordinary Time Saturday 21 June 2008 6pm Vigil Mass (Dimboola) Sunday 22 June 2008 9am Mass (Nhill) 11am Mass (Kaniva) 5pm Mass (Rainbow) Tuesday 24 June 2008 11am Mass (Jeparit)
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URGENT NOTICE SCRAP METAL Price Increase Farmers are advised that due to a special agreement with Sims Metal the price paid for “onfarm” pick ups of scrap metal during the month of June 2008 will be $230 per tonne in your pocket. B-double loads with one or two pick ups or share a load with a neighbour. At the end of June the price will be reviewed. For further information and bookings contact Brian Klemm on 53 913 435
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• Nhill Community News season, stating that the side has a strong possibility that they will reach the finals this year. The boys then finished the talk thanking everyone for listening, and opened the floor to question time. Many of the avid football
Delahunty welcomes Boys add extra kick to afternoon confirmation of Longerenong’s future THE Nationals Member for Lowan Hugh Delahunty today welcomed the decision to confirm the lease of Longerenong College to WorkCo. “Longerenong College has been through some dramatic times and uncertainties over the last four or five years and this decision will be welcomed by the community I represent,” Mr Delahunty said. “There has been a lot of hard work and lobbying done over these years and I am pleased to have worked with many community organisations including local government, and WorkCo to make sure Longerenong College remains a viable entity for education and training for this region,” Mr Delahunty said. “The Government’s decision will see WorkCo continue to provide education and training at the college under an extended lease agreement. This is good news for the Wimmera and western Victoria and especially students wishing to pursue their careers,” Mr Delahunty said. “This decision will allow Longerenong College to move forward and develop and carry out upgrades for farm equipment, the wool shed and some of the teaching areas and residences.” “I congratulate WorkCo on being awarded the long-term lease to continue to be the education and training provider at Longerenong College,” Mr Delahunty said.
West Wimmera Darts Assoc Results - Round 4 Played Tues 17th June Kiata Arrows 4 def Farmers 3 Apex 4 def Untouchables 3 Commercial Bye Ladder Pts % Apex 6 133 Commercial 4 133 Kiata Arrows 4 110
Photo: (L-R) Josh Jarred, Mrs May McCartney, (a dedicated Nhill Tigers supporter) with Brett Jenz and Jade Riordan (back)
RESIDENTS of Avonlea had some extra visitors last week when three Under 17 Nhill footballers visited them after school. The boys went as part of
“Giving back to the community” program at the Nhill Football Club Mr Trevor Albrecht, coach of the Nhill Under 17 side said, “This is a way the club (Nhill Football Club) can do something for the community who gives a lot to us.” “It is also a way of helping After a week’s break for country week competition Nhill travelled to Dimboola the young players feel good about themselves when they for the first time this season to take on the young Dimboola team. do something for nothing,” The Dimboola field had not been used before this week because of the dry Trevor said.” They also help conditions but now has a good covering of short grass making for a very quick with meals-on-wheels surface. Nhill drew with this team in the first round and was looking to see an improvement from that match with at least a win expected.
Week rest a winner for Nhill Men
With only ten regular players available each week, captain Adrian Creek called on the young Janetzki boys in Grady and Jack to take the field with their father Graeme and to bolster numbers for the match. The first half was a very even affair with neither team being able to dominate, the fast field causing the ball to swing from end to end very quickly. Jarryd Bendall in the centre, backed up by David Reichelt and Allan King at full back were controlling defence very effectively and limiting Dimboola’s opportunity to get the ball past Graeme Jago in goals. Graeme Janetzki had another great game at right half, defending well and also running the ball into attack providing good service to Ross Thurlow, Mont Miller and Adrian Creek in attack. At the half time whistle the score remained as it started at nil all.
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supporters had many questions, and freely exchanged advice to the young footballers. Some of the male residents at Avonlea proudly speaking about their own football playing years, and how the ‘game’ has altered.
Nhill started the second half much stronger, with more accurate passing and better teamwork they moved the ball into the scoring zone more frequently and as a result more scoring opportunities were created. Adrian Creek, Ross Thurlow and Jack Janetzki all had chances to score but it was not until mid way through the second half that Nhill had some success, when Jack Janetzki positioned himself well on the post and pushed the ball over the line after a scramble in front of the goalie. Trevor James was playing another steady game repelling many of the Dimboola attacks which were mostly coming down his side of the field. Without a substitute to call on, the Nhill team started to tire towards the end of the game but managed to hold Dimboola out for the rest of the game for a 1-0 win. The umpires awarded three votes to Graeme Janetzki for another best on ground performance, two votes to Allan King for a steady game at full back and one vote to Trevor James for his resolute defence in the half back line. Next week’s match is played in Horsham against Kaniva at 3.30pm. Players should meet at the Spot Café car park at 2.00pm to carpool.
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Ladder Pts Farmers 2 Untouchables 0
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Highlights - Round 4 G Dunford (Untouchables) 165 High score
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amongst other community projects. It’s teaching the boys to be pro-active in giving back to the community” The three boys took it in turn to speak about the reason behind the new football jumpers now worn by all players, and how proud they are wearing them. The boys then finishing the short presentation with a ‘run-down’ on the Under 17 playing performance this
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