The Community Voice - GO Nagambie - Wednesday, December 23, 2020

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The communities of Nagambie and Seymour have thrown open their doors to welcome back visitors to the region with the help of an artist and his posters. Both townships are pooling their resources in a new tourism attraction campaign featuring the famous Goulburn River and Ranges and other natural attractions in the Mitchell and Strathbogie Shires. Keen to be involved, former Herald-Sun illustrator and cartoonist Chris ‘ROY’ Taylor created a series of vintage travel posters around the theme of Take Nature’s Road Trip. The posters showcase the region’s natural beauty and main attractions with a retro twist as part of the region’s ‘pitch’ to Victoria’s $10bn regional tourism market. Speaking at the Campaign’s launch, Mr Taylor said his art was inspired by his childhood memories of Nagambie and the region. “As a child, and now as an adult, I have so many fond memories of the region’s lakes, fishing, birdlife, trails, and open-air experiences. There’s something very classical and timeless about this area. The posters reflect this vintage feel, with a classic modern twist, which has become the essence of the region. “Take Nature’s Road Trip reflects the combination of tradition and trend, a return to the forgotten experience of romantic getaways and family day trips. Think nature walks with the kids

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along billabongs, untouched landscapes with an abundance of wildlife, water adventures, handmade wines, and the delicacies of locally picked gourmet food,” Mr Taylor said. Both Shires, especially Mitchell, have been hard hit by Melbourne’s strict lockdown. The Hume Highway completely dried up as a source and distributor of tourism in 2020. But Campaign organisers said that local businesses were now more than ready to help each other take advantage of the expected boom in drive tourism created by the pandemic. Go Nagambie Chair Mr Lee Rowland said townships, like Nagambie, Seymour and nearby Avenel, would greatly appeal to would-be visitors because of the region’s 90-minute-by-car proximity to Melbourne and the promise of a great, safe, and crowd free experience. “In this post-lockdown period, people will want to spend as little time as possible traveling to places which offer exceptional and memorable experiences, totally free from the hassle of queues and crowds, which is exactly what we’re offering,” Mr Rowland said. “The fact that the Goulburn River and Ranges are on Melbourne’s doorstep, makes townships like Seymour and Nagambie an incredibly attractive tourism, lifestyle and investment destination,” he added. Mr Rowland said many individual businesses in Nagambie and Seymour did not have the resources or avenues to promote their services or place to

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visitors, either physically or online. “Take Nature’s Road Trip closes this gap,” Mr Rowland said. Go Seymour President Mr Stuart Locke said the Seymour community welcomed the Campaign as part of its road to recovery. “Take Nature’s Road Trip taps an existing sentiment of responsibility, empowerment, and local funding within the community to make things happen,” Mr Locke said. “The Seymour business community, in particular, is anticipating a surge in regional tourism and investment in the coming months. “The Campaign represents a proactive and considered approach to how local business and community can contribute to, and benefit from a rebound in regional tourism. “The Campaign also provides a point of integration and distribution of Government business information and key programs, like the Seymour Revitalisation Initiative, which are designed to support local restart, recovery, and resilience efforts,” he said. Mr Locke encouraged day-trippers and overnight visitors to “give Seymour and Nagambie a go”. “Nature, great climate, and gourmet food and wine awaits for those willing to take the road less travelled to a region, which, surprisingly, lies on the doorstep of so many travellers in this State,” he said. At the launch, the Campaign’s first promotional ambassadors, local business owners Ruby Ryan, Crystal Kimber, and Sam Plunkett, were also

announced. Take Nature’s Road Trip will start appearing on mobile and arterial billboard displays, social media platforms, on the new Campaign websites, (goseymour.com.au gonagambie.com.au) and in the region’s local townships during December 2020.

Campaign Aims: With its focus on Melbourne and intrastate day-trippers and overnighters, Take Nature’s Road Trip will promote four segmented value propositions – i.e. Go Drive, Go Explore, Go Wine and Dine, and Go Stay – as part of a seamless, integrated offering to the drive tourism segment. The Campaign’s aims include: A) Create a sense of place for the region, which sharply distinguishes it from other regional visitor destinations. B) Raise awareness of ‘must see’ places and points of interest, which offer a unique, different, and rewarding experience. C) Be ready for the expected surge in regional/ rural tourism (post-lockdown), especially the drive tourism market segment. D) Support the Victorian Government’s ‘buy local’ and ‘go regional’ messages and campaigns, as well as Local Shire initiatives. E) Invite local communities and business owner/ operators to join and support a professionally coordinated, strength-based recovery campaign, targeting key visitor segments within the drive tourism market.

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BAKING WITH BARB

Mini Christmas Puddings Well, time for some easy, simple and colourful, Christmas treats. Barb’s Been Busy Baking Biscuit Balls (how’s that for alliteration!) Apparently the recommended cake-ingredient is or was on special in IGA, for $3. I trialled one, or more correctly three of the addictive little morsels, and found them to be tasty and filling. They are very easy to make, not bake, and look really festive on the Christmas table, your guests will be impressed.

Baking Instructions Melt dark chocolate in a heat proof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Stir until melted and smooth Ingredients 220g dark chocolate 800g dark fruit cake 1/3 cup orange juice 1/2 cup icing sugar, sifted 250g white chocolate Sliced red & green cherries

Crumble cake into a large bowl. Add dark chocolate and orange juice and icing sugar. Stir to combine. Refrigerate until firm (30 minutes) Roll level tbsp of cake mixture into balls. Place on a lined baking tray, flattening bases so they sit on the tray. Place in fridge until firm Melt white chocolate following method in step 1. Cool for 10 minutes. Drizzle over puddings to form ‘custard’. Decorate with cherries.

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AVENEL FITNESS HUB After extensive negotiations with Jubilee Park Committee and Strathbogie Shire Council an 8 Station Fitness Hub has been approved for Avenel’s Jubilee Park. Funding for this Fitness Hub was a result of the Avenel Action Group making an application to Strathbogie Shire Council for funds to complete another project of its 2018 Community Plan. The company selected for this Fitness Hub was A-Space, an Australian Company that specialises in this type of equipment. The project will include a rubberised undersurface to make it all ability accessible. The project will start in Feb 2021 and should be finished in March 2021.

Nagambie’s New Year’s Eve Fireworks display has been cancelled for 2020 after advice from the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions and concerns about COVID-safe requirements.

KELVINGROVE VILLAGE FOLK Kelvingrove Village folk have really pulled out the stops this year in decorating their units with Christmas lights and decorations. They really give the Village folk a lift when walking around their little complex of two streets. On Sunday 20, they held their first Village Carols evening. Blow up Christmas figures and a tree adorned the site where the picnic was to be. They enjoyed a BBQ tea planned to be held on the front lawn. The meal was provided by the Boyle Family and cooked by some of the Village guys. With salads and ice creams served byu the ladies. They had planned to do some Carol singing led by the Nagambie Lakeside Larks choir on the lawn or inside their hall if the weather was inclement. It was lovely having the Larks and Russell Turner entertain the residents. They also had a visit from Santa’s helper planned who was to hand out some lollies to the residents and visitors. Some Lucky Christmas draws were held and the lucky winners were happy to receive a little bit of Christmas cheer. Thanks to all who made it a happy night for all who attended. JANUARY PLANS: The Village people are planning on holding their long awaited. GARAGE SALE: On Sunday, 24 on the front lawn of the Village complex. More details soon. Also, on Australia day they will hold their afternoon Australia day games afternoon in their hall.

Go Nagambie and Strathbogie Shire Council made the announcement today (17 December 2020). Go Nagambie Executive Officer Sissy Hoskin said she understood the news was disappointing for many families who had enjoyed the event for many years.

“We’re truly disappointed at this news, but we must ensure we’re abiding by this advice,” Ms Hoskin said. “We want to assure locals, and those visiting the area there is still so much to do in our fantastic town for New Year’s Eve. “We have recently launched our Go Dine initiative creating a new and fun dining experience in the centre grassed area on High St. “And, as locals and visitors alike already know, our region is home to some of the country’s best wineries and impressive waterways.

forward to that.” Strathbogie Shire Mayor, Cr Chris Raeburn, said balancing COVID-safe restrictions was challenging, but essential. “While we have had fantastic news on recent coronavirus numbers, we must remain vigilant,” Cr Raeburn said. “I also understand the news this year’s New Year’s Eve Fireworks display will be upsetting for many, but please continue to enjoy all the truly special things that make our Shire so special. “Most importantly, please stay safe.”

“We are hopeful that the NYE Fireworks display will return in 2021, and we look

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Community Information Welcome Hello and welcome to our first community information bulletin. Through this weekly advertisement in The Gazette we will provide you with important information about Council and our Shire. You will find information about works and projects updates, job and tender opportunities and important projects we’re seeking your thoughts and advice on. With the holiday period fast approaching we wanted to ensure you had all the information on our services and office closures and how to contact us in case of emergency. The Mayor, Councillors and staff all wish you a Merry Christmas and a safe and prosperous New year. We hope you enjoy the festive season with your loved ones.

Closures may occur under section 208(2) of the Marine Safety Act 2010 (Vic). During the closures supervised transit arrangements will be in place.

Planning permit applications An application for a caravan and camping (tourist) park and twolot subdivision has been made for the Le Penelope’s site at 82 Kirwans Bridge Road, Kirwans Bridge. As a planning permit is required under the Strathbogie Planning Scheme, interested or affected people can view and comment on the application. Full details about this permit application, and all documents on public exhibition, are available on our website under the Development / Permits Currently Advertised menu.

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Our new Council has hit the ground running with their first Ordinary Council Meeting held last week. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, 19 January and will be livestreamed to our website. In the meantime – if you would like to get in touch with your local Councillor you can find their contact details on our website under the Council menu.

Holiday office hours: Council offices in Euroa and Nagambie will close at 3pm on Thursday, December 24, reopening at 9am on Monday, January 4, 2021. If you have an emergency during this time, we will be here to help! Please phone 1800 065 993 and follow the prompts.

Notice of boating activity exclusion zone To ensure waterway safety during upcoming Nagambie Waterski Club events the Goulburn River from the upstream boundary of the five-knot zone at Tahbilk to Sandy Creek will be closed to people and vessels not registered to take part. Closures will be on: C Sunday, January 10, 2021 from 8am to 5pm C Saturday, January 30, 2021 from 8am to 5pm C Sunday, February 14, 2021 from 8am to 5pm C Sunday, March 21, 2021 from 8am to 5pm Strathbogie Shire Council is the waterway manager for the Goulburn River, from Hughes Creek to Goulburn Weir and including Lake Nagambie.

Visitor information centres The Euroa centre will be open from 10am to 2pm daily with the exception of Christmas Day. The Nagambie centre will be open from 10am to 4pm daily with the exception of Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Eve. Kerbside Collections Collections scheduled for Christmas Day and New Year’s Day will occur the following day – so please place your bin out the night before. Transfer Stations Our transfer stations will close on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. Please remember our transfer stations are also closed on days of Total Fire Ban, Extreme and Code Red Fire Danger Ratings.

Pools Our pools are open every day except for Christmas Day and when the temperature drops below 22 degrees. We close on colder days, so we can open for longer when it’s hot. From now until January 26, next year our pools are open from 12 noon to 8pm.

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SEASONS GREETINGS TO YOU ALL FROM ‘THE TOP’ & ‘THE EAST’ What A Year! Thank You All For Your Incredible Support!

Please Note Our Christmas Trading Hours At The Top Christmas Eve 12 noon – 10pm Christmas Day* 10am – 2pm bar and bottleshop only Boxing Day* 10am – 2pm bar, bottleshop and TAB Sunday 27* December 10am – 2pm December bar, bottleshop and TAB *Please Note There Will Be No Dining On These Days Monday 28 December Open from 12 Noon

At The East Christmas Eve 12 noon – 10pm Christmas Day & Boxing Day CLOSED Sunday 27 December 10am – 2pm December bar & bottleshop only Monday 28 December 11am – 3pm Bar, bottleshop & dining

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“Fun for everyone on the water”

Tinnies, Stand Up Paddle Boards, Hobie Boards, Pedal Boats, Canoes, Kayaks & Luxury Pontoon Boat Go Adventure Nagambie invites everyone to enjoy the beautiful Nagambie Lakes and Goulburn River Region, with our aim being to create fun for everyone on the water. We offer a range of water based activities, with our tinnies, requiring no boat license or experience, they are a popular choice for day trips to

our local acclaimed wineries, a spot of fishing or to just enjoy the beautiful scenery and abundant wildlife. Our brand new custom built luxury pontoon boat is perfect for up to 12 people to cruise our beautiful waterways, bookings are a must so please inquire with us now.

For the latest news on what’s happening at Go Adventure Nagambie check out our website www.goadventurenagambie.com.au or find us on Facebook, Instagram or Snapchat. For bookings or inquiries visit our website, email us on bookings@goadventurenagambie.com.au or call 0449 504 398 See you on the water!

We also hire canoes, kayaks, pedal boats, stand up paddle boards and hobie boards suitable for all ages and levels of expertise. You’ll find us operating from The Nagambie Lakes Regatta Centre, 66 Loddings Lane throughout the holiday period and from the Lake Nagambie waterfront on select days.

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BUMBLE BEE HAS A TREASURE TROVE OF HANDCRAFTS FOR CHRISTMAS BY DIANE GRANT

Christmas gifts for someone special can be found at the Bumble Bees mini-market shop. The wow factor catches your eye as you step into the treasure trove of gifts and food items. The unsuspecting customer is amazed when they enter the shop. In June this year, Jacqueline Butterworth began a Bumble Bee Market place project in the old ANZ Bank building in High Street, Nagambie and a couple of times held a market with 10 variety stalls expanded the mini market into the paddock between the old bank and Mechanics hall. For the past few months Jacqueline has had a vision of what she would like to achieve once she moved into the old building and renovated it for the first stages of her goal. One was to serve fresh fruit and vegetables, but now Jacqueline has expanded her wares to wonderful preserves and a coffee drop in spot hosted by Leanne. But the thing that caught my eye when I walked in was the wonderful displays of beautiful handmade, knitted, crocheted, sewn craft pieces and fashionable items to wear that really impressed me. Soaps, beauty products, toys and a wide variety of things that really attract folk to handmade crafts or products. I only thought of her establishment as a vegetable and fruit stop. But her variety of other items are a real find for Christmas shoppers wanting something different for a gift. But now I would recommend everyone, locals and visitors to take the time to drop in and browse in her delightful shop to support this sole trader after a bad year of coping with covid 19 virus and its impact on local traders such as hers. For further details about Jacqueline’s Bumble Bees mini market. Contact her on 0490 093 625 or email. bumblebeesmarketplace@gmail.com

"IT SEEMS LIKE ALL MY CHRISTMASES HAVE COME AT ONCE!" It's Christmas time and we all love to spread a little Christmas cheer and Nagambie’s Equine and Rural have done just that by delivering an early Christmas present to local resident Brad Baker. When Brad Baker of Nagambie bought a 22500 litre Polymaster tank back in September from Nagambie Equine & Rural he had no idea that the purchase would collect more than rain water. In this case it has delivered a cash travel voucher to the value of $5000! Nagambie Equine and Rural operations manager, Blair Collins was delighted to share the news. “The Polymaster’s competition was ‘Spring PolyPromo’s Win a 10k Aussie Getaway’ which ran from September through to November. There were two prizes, a $10 000 or $5 000 travel voucher. It was great to be the store that could deliver the great news that Brad had taken out the $5000 travel voucher. This has added a positive to the end of what has been a very difficult year for most Victorians,” said Mr

Collins.

Brad.”

Polymaster are a family owned business based in Swan Hill that have been servicing water and rural needs for more than 25 years. To enter the competition the customer had to buy a rainwater tank from one of Polymaster’s distributors then enter their details online at polymaster.com.au

Brad plans on taking his family on a family holiday once Covid19 restrictions allow and when we all feel confident in travelling again

The rest is history, Brad entered and now he can look forward to some time away.

The training was designed to give Uniform General Duties Members better knowledge and confidence in policing on water issues at Lake Nagambie. Whilst the focus of the training was primarily on irresponsible behaviour by Jet Ski Operators, more general boating issues like alcohol consumption and carriage of mandatory safety equipment were also covered. Whilst the Water Police will still be attending to patrol the lake on a regular basis, it is hoped that with the summer months upon us, both Nagambie and Seymour Police Members will

Pictured left to right - Adrian Jackson, Priscilla Pomeroy, Glenn Barry, Brad Baker (Winner), Sally Jutson, Blair Collins.

“Brad chose for his voucher to come from ‘Helloworld Travel’ in Seymour. It was important for him to keep it local,” said Mr Collins. Brad received his prize on Monday at Nagambie Equine & Rural. “It seems like all my Christmases have come at once! To win this travel voucher in a year that has thrown so many challenges at us is so remarkable. I’d like to thank Nagambie Equine and Rural and of course Polymaster,” finished

NAGAMBIE POLICE UPDATE Recently, Police from the Water Police Squad delivered a training session to police from both the Nagambie and Seymour Police Stations, at the Nagambie Lakes Regatta Centre.

Congratulations Brad!

be able to deal with on water issues in both a proactive and reactive manner, to help ensure the safety of all lake users.

DISTRICT CHURCH CHRISTMAS SERVICES 2020 Anglican: Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24, 5.00pm St Paul’s Avenel ~ 7.00 pm St John’s Nagambie Friday, December 25. Christmas Day. 9.30 Christ Church Seymour.

CATHOLIC Nagambie: Thursday, December 24, Christmas INSIDE at St Malachy’s Catholic Church. Carols at 5:00pm & Vigil Mass at 5:30pm Please wear a mask for singing. Euroa: Thursday, December 24, 7:30pm Friday, December 25, 9:00am ~ Morning Mass There will be no Christmas Masses this year in Violet Town, Longwood or Avenel.

UNITING CHURCH Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24, 7.00pm, at our Avenel church. Christmas Day, Fri day, December 25, 9.00am, at our Seymour church. Sunday, December 27, 10am, combined service at our Seymour church

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH No Christmas service. The folk gathered at Yea last Sunday. For their Christmas Carols service.

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ATIC WELCOMES NEW FEDERAL TOURISM MINISTER Peak tourism body ATIC has welcomed Dan Tehan as Australia’s next Tourism Minister pointing to his seniority, track record in policy reform and keen interest in Australia’s visitor economy.

in the COVID economy and the attention of government is needed to address market failure of affordable, accessible small business insurance products.

ATIC Executive Director Simon Westaway said Tourism’s retention in Federal Cabinet and the senior Ministerial appointment was critical given ongoing COVID related issues facing industry.

“Real labour and skills shortages remain across parts of industry through the COVID-19 impact on the international backpacker workforce and our stalled Working Holiday Maker Program.

“Tourism is a major economic pillar, employing 1 in 12 Australians, but the financial and operational challenges now before us due to the impacts of COVID remain,” Mr Westaway said.

“A new national tourism and visitor economy strategy and plan, beyond the completed Tourism 2020, also must be expedited into 2021 including a sharp focus on sustainable recovery.”

“Sustaining open domestic borders and the confidence that they stay open is what gets

ATIC’s national membership thanked outgoing Tourism Minister Simon Birmingham and Assistant Minister Jonathon Duniam for their collective efforts as they now transition to new portfolios.

Australians truly travelling and again call for a nationally consistent approach to virus hotspots. “The latest national domestic tourism numbers have reinforced how deep the hole our industry fell into in 2020, losing tens of billions from the impact of the COVID pandemic and bushfires. “Australian tourism’s recovery and its sustainable future, still with a hard international border closure, will require future targeted support to industry including through JobKeeper’s extension. “Long-standing issues haven’t gone away

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Vin Palmer was born in 1934 and has lived in Tabilk all his life. A farmer, a family man and a dedicated member of the Tabilk community, Vin is respected and admired by all that have the honour of being in his company. In 2011 Vin recorded a narrative called, ‘TABILK - The Life and Times.’ The Community Voice is thrilled to be able to share with you the second instalment of Vin’s narrative. The first can be viewed at: https://issuu.com/provincialpressgroup/docs/tcv281020

Tough Times Depression, war, droughts, good times and bad times all affected the small settlements throughout our State and indeed the width and breadth of Australia. Tabilk was no different from any of them in the 1930’s. Depression years saw neighbours helping each other, a great community spirit prevailed. It was the horse era. The appearance of the motor car was a status symbol. Worn out rusted horseshoes, axe heads and plough shares are to be found scattered throughout the district as silent reminders of our past era. Tabilk is a rich agricultural district which produces sheep, lambs, grain, hay, cattle, wool and wine. The focal points being our School, Railway Station and Post Office. Mrs Kipping conducted the Post Office for 46 years. Practically all our produce was sent to market by rail and the bulk of our needs arrived by rail. In season, large numbers of lambs were sent to Newmarket by rail making it necessary to allot loading times on Monday for delivery to the Tuesday sale. Mail and papers arrived by passenger train. On the retirement of Mrs Kipping, Mrs Clark ran the post office for many years using the Bar Room of the old Wine Saloon as her office. A surprise visitor to the tiny office one day was an unofficial visit by the Governor of Victoria, Sir Rohan Delecombe. The wine Saloon with meals at Tabilk was on the corner of Tabilk-Monea Road and Morgan Street. It was a wooden building with small rooms and a shingle roof. Further east on the corner of Martins and McDonalds Roads was the Pig and Whistle. This was an early settler’s wooden construction serving basic needs. Sport was never far from the minds of the Tabilk people. The cricket club was struggling

however the tennis club prospered. They fielded teams in the District Association from the Mitchellstown, Wahring, Goulburn Weir, Bailieston and Nagambie clubs. In 1932 the Golf Course was on Mr Paslow’s farm west of the Goulburn Valley Highway. In 1935 it shifted to the East side of the Goulburn Valley Highway on Maplestone’s farm. Water always looms large in importance in the country. It is interesting to note the brick wells constructed here and elsewhere where circular and to a depth of seventy feet or more. They were built by Welsh and Cornish miners. They were bricked from the top down very straight and to this day generally in excellent condition. Bores were drilled on most properties for water. Windmills dotted the countryside. Until more recently there were few houses in the Tabilk subdivision bounded by Morgan, Cuthbert and Gillespie Streets. The streets were named after early settlement families. It is interesting to note that early families often had a yard man. He received food and keep for the work he did which included cooking, vegetable growing, gardening, cutting the wood and milking the house cow. At the corner of Tabilk Road and Morgan Street was the wine shop with meals. Kippings Post Office was midway along Morgan Street. On the same side of the street were the clay tennis court and creamery. On railway land at the southern end of Morgan Street was the railway house. The tennis courts were adjacent to the Railway Office on Government land. The Tabilk people rallied as one to overcome the aggressors in Europe and the Pacific with war in 1939 - 1945. The Military Forces were quickly mobilised. Enlistments in the Armed Services flooded in. The Victorian Defence Corps (VDC) - Home Guard, was quickly

established. The rationing of petrol, clothes and food items followed. Residents volunteered for all manner of training, support work and accepted all types of shortages and rationing. Fear, apprehension and sorrow cast a dark shadow over peoples’ lives. The arrival of the Army training exercises were held throughout the war years. Troops in training marched around the roads, at times making camp in some sheltered paddock. They would set up a mock battle camp, kitchens, medical centre, guards etc. Locals returning home after dark often had to do some very persuasive talking to re-enter their properties. Throughout the district American soldiers trained here also. The war also saw the establishment of St.John’s Ambulance training, Red Cross and Air Spotters. Land Army girls working at Chateau Tahbilk would gather on the Station platform and meet the evening train, some on leave, and others returning to duties. It was at this time that a training exercise was organised between the army and the local VDC volunteers. The local volunteers were given the task of taking the Army’s position which was just off the western end of the Mitchellstown Bridge over the Goulburn River. At the time the bridge decking had been removed in readiness for renewal.

Pictured: Wine saloon and later the Tabilk Post Office

The volunteers were on the eastern side of the river. Two enterprising Tabilk volunteers saw the bridge not as an obstacle but an opportunity and crawled across the bridge stringers in the dark surprising the Army with flour ‘bombs’ thrown into their midst. Thus calling a premature end to the whole exercise - very red faces and two very unpopular volunteers, who privately celebrated their success. These two men later each became a Shire President. School children underwent air raid training. On the whistle being blown all made a dash for the air raid shelter. Some Melbourne children were moved to the country for safety. A couple of families came to Tabilk. The roads were very busy with army vehicles passing through. Car headlights were almost blacked out leaving only a strip of light to give a dim view ahead. To overcome the fuel shortage, gas producers were fitted to cars, usually commercial vehicles. These were ugly, smelly coke burners. They were a fire hazard making them unpopular amongst country people. Italian and German Prisoners of War were transported in open trucks via the Goulburn Valley Highway from Murchison and Tatura camps to Graytown to work in the forest cutting wood.

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EVERY TEST HELPS US KEEP DOING THE THINGS WE LOVE Every test keeps us on top of this virus. And keeps us doing the things we love. So even if your symptoms are mild, or you’ve been tested before, every test helps.

For testing locations visit CORONAVIRUS.vic.gov.au Authorised by the Victorian Government, 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne

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Nagambie PRIMARY SCHOOL

ST JOSEPH'S PRIMARY SCHOOL

NAGAMBIE PRIMARY SCHOOL

At the end of such an interesting year, some of my personal highlights have included: Our fabulous Preps. They are a very happy, friendly, funny and clever group. Our Student Leaders. They were great company and helped our school maintain a sense of community and pride. How well everyone managed during flexible & remote learning. How much we have all enjoyed each other’s company since returning to school. I also really enjoyed my online story telling, especially when I got to dress up as a mouse and a monkey.

Thank you; To all our students for your kindness, joyfulness and great learning. Thank you; To all our staff for your patience, talent, kindness and enthusiasm. Thank you; To all our school families – parents and grandparents for your wonderful support. Thank you; To our Graduating Grade 6 class for all your contributions to our school. Congratulations to our 2021 Student Leaders, School captains Bridie Love & Jack Fletcher and Vice Captains Brooke Williams & Dylan Baker.

Grade 6 “Special Day” The grade 6 students celebrated the end of primary school with a trip to Funfields in Whittlesea. The students enjoyed a mixture of dry and water rides. The gravity wave was definitely a favourite, closely followed by the wave pool and toboggans! We wish our school leaders all the best for high school in 2021.

Graduation We had our Graduation Mass on Wednesday. This included the presentation of each graduating class up to grade 5. The grade

6 students were then presented with their certificate and medallion. We also had some awards. Congratulations to Nathaniel for winning the Weary Dunlop Award, Grace for winning the Arts Award, Gabby for winning the Kevin Verge & Lions Club Awards, Deanna for winning the Margaret Perry Award and Bas for winning the RSL Award. The grade 6 students, their parents and staff then enjoyed a dinner at the Royal Mail Hotel, with the graduates sharing their favourite memories of primary school. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from St. Joseph’s!

Enjoy your holidays and continue to be kind to your family and friends.

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AVENEL PRIMARY SCHOOL End of Year Update Over the past few weeks the 3/4s, 1/2s and Preps have enjoyed their camps and excursions. It has been great to finish off the year with such a fun activity, and the kids certainly had a ball at the different venues. I would like to acknowledge the staff for all their work in planning, organising and then supervising these days, which take a lot of

time and effort. I would also like to thank the parents who assisted on these days. It is a big commitment and something we are very thankful for. I would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and hope you enjoy the holiday period with family and friends. I would like to acknowledge the fabulous support I received from the Avenel community in a challenging year and I look forward to a great 2021 together.

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AVENEL ACTION GROUP The Avenel Action Group conducted it’s AGM on 9 th December. The annual report described progress on the many projects which were finished or nearing completion in their 2018–2022 Action Plan. The most notable of these included completion of the Skate Park installation, swimming pool improvements, the Stationeers garden management, establishment of a Community Garden at the Avenel Primary School, street plantations to beautify the entrances to Avenel township, erection of storyboards outside five of our heritage buildings and acquisition of a grand piano for the Memorial Hall. Unfortunately, the discussion groups known as PEDLAR and ANCG which generate ideas for promotion of communication in the community were somewhat limited due to COVID restrictions. Further exciting projects await implementation in 2021 and we will keep you updated. The AGM saw the resignation of Jeff Moran as Chairperson following his inexhaustible energy in sustaining our morale and energy in overseeing the above projects. A vote of thanks was given by the members. The newly elected Chairperson is Jen Arnold who in thanking the group for their vote of confidence conceded that Jeff would be a very hard act to follow, but was pleased to note that his advice would still be near at hand. The role of Vice Chairperson has been filled by Nadine Harmeston who many will recognize as the heart of Bank Street Pizza fame. We welcome Nadine’s input which will add further insights into our community needs. John Hyland has been re-elected as the tireless Secretary which adds to vital continuity in knowledge and skills. Grace Kenworthy was once again re-elected as Treasurer and we all appreciate the diligence and willingness she applies to this important role. An important thing to note is that AvAG as we have been known, will become an incorporated body early in 2021. The Strathbogie Shire Council are assisting all action groups in this regard and as a consequence our members will be choosing a new name for the group. Stay tuned for what may be chosen. Incorporation offers many benefits for our very “active” group and we look forward to embracing the opportunities it offers.

COMMUNITY PIANO HITS THE RIGHT NOTE The community piano at the Avenel Memorial Hall has been upgraded with a beautiful grand piano for residents and visitors alike to enjoy. A Bendigo Bank grant and co contribution from the community of Avenel has seen the project come to fruition and has been celebrated with a grand concert on November 25th. A grand piano was sourced thanks to assistance from local resident group, the Avenel Action Group, who had a huge passion to deliver the project. The Avenel community is known for coming together and the grand piano is sure to add another element to the strength of the small community.

A small gathering was invited to attend the official reveal of the grand piano where local Primary School and Secondary students performed. In attendance was Mary Vearing who entertained Avenel residents playing the piano at Saturday night gatherings during the 70’s and 80’s. Avenel’s Ely Reid, Lilli Fowles, Abigail and Audrey Ranken, Ned and Archie Butler, Caspar Leunig, and William and Theodore Muggleton wowed the audience with their performances. For those of you familiar with Aussie Talent shows, you would appreciate that I found myself reaching for the golden buzzer to send these youngsters straight to live performances!

Local musician, Fleur Smith shares her talents with several local students in the Avenel community providing piano lessons. Fleur thanked all involved in gaining funding for the piano and praised the students of the community for embracing a love for music. “To the wider community, this piano is for us all. I’d like to thank the Avenel Action Group and in particular John Hyland for driving the project,” said Fleur. The Avenel Action Group looks forward for many celebrations at the Memorial Hall when pandemic restrictions allow.

STRATHBOGIE SHIRE MAYOR SAYS NBN JOB IS NOT DONE Strathbogie Shire Mayor Cr Chris Raeburn has told the Joint Standing Committee inquiry into the National Broadband Network (NBN) that the struggle for internet speed and reliability in the region was unacceptable. Cr Raeburn spoke to the committee at its public hearing on December 4, saying if something is not done the region will be left behind in the digital race and miss out on economic development opportunities. “This is not an option we can accept,” Cr Raeburn said. He said slow speeds, dropouts, congestion, and no mobile signal, caused dissatisfaction and it was more frustrating when promises of performance were not delivered. “It is not a surprise to us that our residents and business owners are frustrated at being on the receiving end of services that do not nearly meet their expectations,” he said. “With unfathomable depths of technical complexity, details of which are indecipherable and disputes that are very difficult to resolve between customer, retailer, and NBNCO acting as a wholesaler. “Businesses should not be required to register

complaints about service, call out technicians, wait, call an RSP help line, wait more, or write to their MP, to get connected and receive a good service from a $51 billion nation building project.” Cr Raeburn appealed to the committee to consult and collaborate with the Strathbogie Shire region. “We should all accept that the NBN job is not yet done, and we do need to do something about it,” Cr Raeburn said. “Expectations have not been met. Service in some locations is better on the mobile network, but 3G and 4G is intermittent or missing in many places. “Businesses and farms out of town are not served well by fixed wireless and the restraints of satellite services. The necessary follow up work to meet the policy objectives of a universally available NBN is urgent.” The Joint Standing Committee on the NBN was established in July 2019 to inquire into and report on the rollout of the NBN. It is required to report to each House of Parliament annually on the rollout progress,

utilisation of the network, activation rates and any other relevant matters. In its written submission to the committee, Strathbogie Shire Council pointed to results of a survey with local businesses which found 90 percent of businesses surveyed experienced slow speed and drop-outs, with 62 per cent of these saying the occurrence was daily. Council’s research has also found that 27 per cent of those supplied by NBNCO in the region are using a satellite connection and 39 per cent are using fixed wireless connections. “What this means is, most people are not benefitting from fibre connections which are capable of speeds up to 40 times faster than the restricted satellite connections in our Shire,” Cr Raeburn said. “When an equitable NBN closes the digital divide, when the offer is the same everywhere, then, as Minister Fletcher has said, “Australia can capture the productivity, efficiency, and lifestyle benefits that widely available broadband can support”. “Not yet in Strathbogie, but we are looking forward to it.”

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TOP GUNS OF FIREFIGHTING AT HOME IN STRATHBOGIE SHIRE With its central location and ideal weather patterns, Strathbogie Shire has proven the perfect place to train and base Victoria’s top firefighting helicopter pilots. Just ask Avenel local and one of Australia’s most decorated helicopter pilots, Captain Ray Cronin from the Mangalore-based Kestrel Aviation. Kestrel has evolved over the past three decades to become a key asset in Victoria’s bushfire response. In addition to offering training and resource support, Kestrel boasts an impressive fleet of helicopters located strategically throughout the State to provide rapid firefighting Assistance. Their broad cross-section of fleet includes two Erickson S-64 Air Crane® helicopters, like the giant orange ‘Elvis’ which has become a popular symbol of hope during the bushfire season. Captain Cronin, the Founder and Managing Director of Kestrel, said Strathbogie Shire provides a wonderful blend of lifestyle, location and community support, which are essential to operating a world-class aviation company. “We moved here in 1989 primarily because of the district, but also because it’s the perfect location for our firefighting fleet,” Captain Cronin said.

“We employ many locals and there is a mutual benefit for Kestrel to operate here. Fires in the Strathbogie Shire region typically occurs in the hills, which poses difficulties for fire trucks. But we can get to inaccessible points, which makes a big difference to firefighters on the ground. We’ve had some really big, aggressive events here over the years.” Kestrel started in 1985 with a flying school at Moorabbin Airport, but Captain Cronin felt Australia lacked helicopter flying capabilities. So, they started international training programs in Mangalore, before the Victorian Government sought their assistance to improve the State’s bushfire response through greater air-power. Since then, they have grown to become Australia’s largest operator of Bell Medium helicopters, part of its impressive line-up of 15 domestically based aircraft. During the fire season, this grows, with Air Crane® and Blackhawk helicopters added to the fleet through strategic partnerships with US based operators. So too does their workforce, with over 100 people working under Kestrel’s banner during the peak parts of the season. While Captain Cronin started his career as an airplane pilot, he switched after determining that “helicopter pilots looked like they were having more fun”. Captain Cronin is now one of

the most experienced helicopter pilots in Australia, logging more than 10,000 flying hours during his 40-plus year career. In addition, his contributions to the industry have been Profound. “A love of flying is in your DNA. If you want to fly, you’ve picked it up early on in your life and you’ll do anything to achieve it,” Captain Cronin said.

they are always prepared for the unexpected. He said heavy spring rainfalls could result in more grass fires, rather than fires in heavily timbered areas. “The advice is to keep your yards clean, keep grasses down around your gardens and sheds, and you won’t need us,” Captain Cronin said. This feature on Kestrel Aviation forms part of the Strathbogie Story. For more Strathbogie Story, visit www.strathbogiestory.com

“My background is flying (planes) in Queensland, going out to cattle stations and doing tour runs. But I kept seeing helicopters and I thought they were having more fun ... so, I jumped ship. Flying a helicopter is the ultimate freedom – like a magic carpet with controls.” Captain Cronin said while logistical challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic had proven difficult for Kestrel, he feels staff have them well-prepared for the upcoming fire Season. “In the beginning, we started with split shifts because we have heavy maintenance programs in the winter months. We’ve segregated work areas, which has limitations ... but I’m really pleased with the way our people have taken to the plan,” Captain Cronin said. He said the outlook for the coming fire season is what is considered ‘expected’ for this region, but

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MID WEEK PENNANT Coming up against an unbeaten East Shepparton team on their home turf proved to be an insurmountable challenge for Division 2 in round six. The overall score of 0 – 49 to 16 – 103 has Avenel now placed seventh on the ladder with a game against fourth placed Tatura Hill Top Red in round seven. Charlie Kemp, Jenny Furletti, Geoff Hateley, Grace Kenworthy (s) were ¿IWHHQ GRZQ RQ HQG WZHQW\ WKUHH but restored a little credibility scoring six on the last two ends to go down 20 – 29. Ruth Underwood, Graeme Toy, Kate Donovan, Noel Slater (s) were even at 15 all on end sixteen. However, from there it was East Shepparton all the way as they won eight of the next nine ends to win 16 – 34. Ruth King, Rusty Schwab, Pam Pedder, Spud Furletti (s) were in struggle street all day losing 13 – 40 against a cohesive opposition rink. 'LYLVLRQ ¿YH WUDYHOOHG WR .\DEUDP and returned home empty handed going down 0 -35 to 14 – 54. Len Underwood, Joyce White, Glen Bell, George Pedler (s) were even at nineteen all on end twenty-three but were unable to score again with Kyabram winning the last two ends and the game 19 – 21. Nyoli Bell, Bill O’Connor, Donna Rowley, Norm Billingsley (s) were in chase mode all day with the 16 – 33 score card UHSUHVHQWLQJ D VLJQL¿FDQW ORVV $YHQHO are sixth on the ladder and play third placed Seymour at home next week. WEEKEND PENNANT In Round 6 Division 4 played Murchison away, and two winning rinks, one draw and one loss ensured the ten points for an overall win came back home to Avenel; 15 – 97 to 3 – 84. Rusty Schwab, Charlie Kemp, Grace Kenworthy, Josh McDonald (s) performed strongly all day to win by 15 shots 31 – 16. The other winning rink of Howard Geldard, Jenny Furletti, Geoff Hateley, Noel Slater (s) were on the right side of the 23 – 17 score card. Pam Pedder, Donna Rowley, Graham Lewis, Spud Furletti (s) in a nail-biter, drew even on the last end for a 22 all draw. Ruth King, Graeme Toy, Rob Kemp, Brett McDonald (s) lost 21 – 29. The overall win puts Avenel back into the top four and they play second placed Tatura Hill Top next week. Division 6 hosted Mooroopna Golf and fell short by four shots for a team win 2 – 43 to 12 – 47. Glen Bell, Joyce White, Kate Donovan, Norm Billingsley (s) with Mooroopna Golf coming out of the starting blocks on ¿UH WKH\ VRRQ DFFXPXODWHG D KDQG\ lead . After a couple of end saving drives by skip Norm Billingsley, one on end seventeen which resulted in a seven shot turn around, the lead was ¿QDOO\ ZUHVWOHG ZD\ IURP 0RRURRSQD Golf. Winning seven of the last eight ends pushed the score card to a 26 – 15 win. Kyle Pedder, Fay Hateley, Jason Toy, George Pedler (s) were only three down at the break, but FRXOG QRW ¿QG WKHLU PRMR ZLQQLQJ RQO\ four ends in the second half going down 17 – 32. Avenel are now placed ¿IWK RQ WKH ODGGHU DQG KLW WKH URDG next Saturday to play third placed Tatura Hill Top.

The annual cross country Ray Cassar Memorial proved to be as popular as ever with the Nagambie golfers tackling a 20 hole composite course, 2 man ambrose was the format with a combination of luck, skill and more luck needed to take home the trophy. The winning pair were Jeremy Ezard and Shaun Spicer completing the course in 64 shots for a net 59.50 obviously hitting across multiple fairways and playing from the trees suiting their game. Runners up went to Dean Brown and John James with 69 net 63.25 followed by Shaun Bryant and Ryan Ezard with 75 net 65.25. There were plenty of nearest the pins to play for 7 in fact, on the 2nd & 10th Shaun Bryant doing the double, 6th Wayne "the bullet' Le Cerf, on the 8th & 18th John James banging out a double, 13th was the day's winner Shaun Spicer and Shane McCormick taking home the 20th. Next week's golf will be a stroke event with the gold medal play off for EHLQJ SOD\HG RQ RI¿FH GXW\ - Ezard and in the bar J. Mills. SUNDAY 20/12 The 2020 season of golf extended to the end of the calendar year saw the FRPSOHWLRQ RI WKH ¿QDO PDMRU HYHQW DW Nagambie on Sunday, with the gold medal play off combined with awarding WKH ¿UVW PRQWKO\ PHGDO IRU ZKLFK turned out to be a double for the Ezard clan. Jeremy Ezard took home the gold medal after carding a 71-1-70 to win by two from his nearest rival Gary %RZ QHW :KLOH MXQLRU JROIHU 5\DQ Ezard showed his more experienced competitors how it's done coming in under the ton with 99-30-69 to walk DZD\ ZLWK KLV ¿UVW PHGDO DQG WKH ¿UVW IRU a new season. Runner up went to Dave Fullager narrowly missing out with 9020-70 but was awarded the least putts for the round with only 23 strokes on the green. The nearest the pins went to Dean 'the pin seeking machine' Brown on the 3rd, Shaun 'how lucky am I' Bryant RQ WKH WK DQG -HUHP\ (]DUG ÀRDWLQJ then trundling a couple onto the 13th & 16th. The Nagambie golf club would like to wish all golfers and our golf notes readers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New year, next week's golf will be D VWDEOHIRUG HYHQW ZLWK * %RZ RQ RI¿FH duty and P. Neville in the bar. WOMENS GOLF Wednesday 16th December Ten Ladies played Stableford. The winner of A,B and C Grade, was Karyn Thompson with 37 points on a c/b from Ronda Richards and Moz Fowler. Nine hole winner was also Karyn with 21.

18 hole balls went to Karyn, Ronda and Moz all on 37. 9 hole balls went to Karyn 21, Ronda 20 and Deirdre Kleinig 20. No n/p on the day. The golf was followed by a well deserved Christmas lunch with another ÂżYH /DGLHV MRLQLQJ LQ IRU WKH HQG RI season celebration. ChickenRun Results - Thursday 17th There were 23 players braving the heat, playing Stableford on the Back Nine. Dave Fullanger was the winner with 20 points , on a c/b from Shayne Kimball. N/P on the 13 th was Terry Lowis and on the 16 th Ronda Richards. Next week will be Par on the front nine. A reminder that the Chicken Run does not stop over the Christmas break, so all welcome to play.

A positive end to the year with wins in all three senior teams and three of the IRXU MXQLRU VLGHV 7KH KLJKOLJKW RI WKH ZHHN ZDV WKH % *UDGH V ¿UVW ZLQ DJDLQVW Waaia. In a season where the team has lost several close games they had an emphatic victory by 149 runs. After losing early wickets Nagambie were 6 for 63 but a 90 run partnership by Will Baker 55 and Will Ulrich 39 guided the team to a score of 9 for 190. Jonathon Moore then decimated the top order snaring 6 for 14 with Waaia bowled out for 41. After losing the previous week to Mooroopna, the A Grade team needed a win against top placed Waaia. With wickets falling at regular intervals Nagambie struggled to a total of 9 for 135. Ben Tarran 27 opening the innings continued his good form and 31 runs from all rounder Brayden Biggs late in the innings were invaluable. The match was evenly poised before a spectacular direct hit run out from Harley Taylor Lloyd turned the match. He followed up with four wickets in a match winning performance with Waaia dismissed for 120. Nagambie remain in second SRVLWLRQ LQ D WLJKWO\ EXQFKHG ¿HOG In the E Grade match Nagambie restricted Old Student's White to a total of 7 for 147 with Blake Ezard the stand out bowler claiming 3 for 17 from 7 tidy overs. Enter under 12 coach Bo Harrison in his long awaited club debut. +H ÀD\HG WKH RSSRVLWLRQ DWWDFN WR DOO parts scoring 70 not out in the team total of 6 for 156. Trent Gladwin scored 19 early in the innings, the Harrison father son combination of Bo and Archie contributed 31 runs before Blake Ezard 12 not out was involved in the match winning 61 run seventh wicket partnership. Nagambie are now well positioned in second place on the ladder ZLWK ¿YH RI WKH VL[ UHPDLQLQJ PDWFKHV DW home.

After amassing 7 for 242 in week one of their clash against Northerners , the under 16 team restricted the opposition to 6 for 150 winning by 92 runs. Pierre Auld 60 not out and Angus Murray 62 not out were the dominant batsmen in the Grand Final rematch of 2019/20. In an even bowling effort Harrison Wall was the leading wicket taker with 2 for 14 from 4 overs. They too are second on the ladder. The under 14 team defeated Mooroopna by 98 runs and have now won three of their four matches. In a consistent batting performance Nagambie totalled 8 for 171 with contributions from Garry Bhour 35, Flynn O'Brien 29, Darby O'Brien 19 and Angus Nash 18 not out. Caleb Close was the pick of the bowlers with 2 for 10 from 5 overs. The under 12 team are in impressive batting form again topping the 200 run mark in their match versus Northerners. In a run feast Flynn O'Brien 52 , Archie Harrison 50 , Max Smythe 39 , Flynn Bush 34 and Billy Harrison 20 were all either retired or not out in the score of 4 for 220. Northerners compiled 9 for 135, Max Smythe added to his run tally with two wickets and was involved in two of the ÂżYH UXQ RXWV The under 10 team another experienced another close game going down by 12 runs versus Pine Lodge. This week Cooper Boddington was awarded the Most Valuable 3OD\HU IRU KLV ÂżHOGLQJ ERZOLQJ EDWWLQJ and leadership skills. On a Monday night it is pleasing to see the oval ÂżOOHG ZLWK MXQLRU SOD\HUV &RDFK Amber Langham has the under 10 squad improving their skills and Marty Garrett and his helpers, through the Junior Blasters Program, are teaching budding cricketers the basic skills in a fun setting. Junior cricket restarts on the weekend of January 16, senior cricket the week EHIRUH RQ -DQXDU\ 7KH ÂżUVW WKUHH senior rounds are 20/20 matches, more details next edition. PHOTO ATTACHED Son and father duo Archie and Bo Harrison.

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DIGGING WITH DAVE CURIOSITY HAD THE CAT..BUT ENLIGHTENMENT BOUGHT IT BACK Sorry, nothing to do with cats this week, although Harry would like to see them improve! I was also confronted this week by a reader, who reckons there’s “not too much digging going on lately, Dave!” I had to concede and explain that people are now playing ‘Catch-up Covid Shopping’, and are too busy pre-Christmas to consider being part of a story. So early New Years resolution, bigger, better, more interesting local garden stories next year. Now like me you probably drive up and down our Main Street, at 20kmh of course, and are oblivious to one of the town’s iconic structures........(thinking time?).......the water tower. It soars out of the centre median and when viewed from up close, is quite an imposing piece of architecture.

My interest was drawn this week by the squawking Corellas, which were buzzing all around the top half of the tower. I was looking skyward, wondering what the fuss was about, when two ‘senior’ ladies joined me, probably wondering what the ‘heck’ I was doing? I said, “What do you reckon is going on up there?” One of the ladies shot back, “they are having a drink!” Quite obvious when you factor in the dripping water. The other lady also contributed, “they are getting a feed too, on the lichen, which has formed where the water is seeping out.” On further inspection I noticed quite a few seepage points, I’ll call leaks, and said to my new friends, “do you think we’re in any danger of

being washed away?” I was told not to be ‘daft’, that it had been like that for 50 years. The ladies weren’t dashing off anywhere to beat the imminent Tsunami, so I thought I’d better hold my ground too! I thanked them for sharing their thoughts with me and they moved on with the day's business. Now I will have to speak with Elaine Lodding and get some history on the tower. I dredged Google etc without any luck, full on pictures, thin on fact. So down the track we will factor in some ‘tower’ facts. Have a great and safe Christmas and New Year, and we will catch you for a bigger and better 2021, cheers.

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DR IVAN MAKSYMOV Dr Ivan Maksymov is a theoretical and experimental physicist, he speaks 8 languages, resides in Seymour with his wife and 2 children, and recently earned global popularity when awarded the IG Nobel award in Physics in 2020.

The Community Voice caught up with Ivan at the very location where he made the decision to call Seymour home, at the old black steam train on Anzac Avenue, to find out more. “My wife and I are from Ukraine. Our two sons, 4 and 8 year olds were born in Australia. Before moving to Seymour in January 2019, we lived in Canberra, Perth and Melbourne. We enjoy travelling, gardening and sports. Except for several years of work in the Software Engineering industry, I have been working as a physicist all my life. Physicists travel a lot and often live overseas for long periods of time. That is how I met my wife when I worked in Italy. In Ukraine, my wife was an economist and then worked as a lawyer. But now she enjoys her status of full-time mum,” said Ivan. “My work is my hobby (this is a must-do for a physicist) and therefore I take every opportunity to work. I even have a private science lab in my backyard, where I test some wild science ideas. Of course, it is impossible to work all the time and keep productive. “When I was a teenager, I first wanted to be a professional cyclist and then a basketball player. Now, in my spare time I either play basketball or ride my road bike. However, thanks to our move to Seymour I also started to play tennis -- the courts are just 2 minutes away from our home (I ride my bike). And it seems that I will switch to

tennis from basketball (because I am also getting too old to shoot hoops),” said Ivan. When asked why he chose Seymour as a place to live, Ivan smiled. “It is a long story... We did not really like living in Melbourne. We also often travelled to regional Victoria because we like visiting small historic towns. Therefore, we decided to make a move, but it had to be a small town with access to everything, and also close to a railway station. Honestly, we knew little about Seymour when we lived in Melbourne. One day we were driving from Yea back to Melbourne, and instead of going straight under the railway bridge on ANZAC Avenue I turned left past a church and the CFA. When I was returning to ANZAC Avenue, my wife saw the Old Black Train. We stopped there, kids were playing on the playground and we started to think about living in Seymour. Interestingly, we also met somebody local from Seymour near the playground. They told us a lot about the town and they even said, “See you at the school”. Indeed, we met them on the very first day of the school!” “It is beautiful living in regional Victoria, there is great community spirit and many friendly people. We live close to everything - shops, the railway station, sports facilities, school, the library. We also love local wine, cheese and fresh fruits and veggies, so the location is perfect,” said Ivan. Ivan and his wife first arrived in Australia from Ukraine in 2010 for a short work assignment at the Australian National University in Canberra. Some 10 years later Ivan now works at Swinburne University of Technology and is interested in optics, acoustics, magnetism and also biology and medicine. “I am very fortunate to be financially supported

by the Australian government. Only 100 researchers across all disciplines are supported by this program each year,” said Ivan. In September, Dr Ivan Maksymov and fellow researcher, Dr Andrey Pototsky earned global popularity in the world of science communication, when awarded the IG Nobel awards in Physics. The Ig Nobel prize celebrates findings that “first makes people laugh, and then makes them think”. “Not even in my wildest of dreams did I imagine that I would win an Ig Nobel Prize. Of course this is not a real Nobel prize. But it is awarded by real Nobel Prize laureates for serious scientific research that makes people laugh and then think. Since the award of the prize in October I have given more than ten live radio interviews, tens of interviews with newspapers and magazines. Yet I appeared on The Project TV show on a Friday night! It also opened up new opportunities for me,” said Ivan. Ivan was in the backyard of his home in Seymour, when he considered the visual similarity between liquid moving from vibration known as Faraday waves – and earthworms. “We vibrated living, but sedated in alcohol (vodka) earthworms on an audio loudspeaker. The worms were harvested in my backyard and almost all tests were conducted in my backyard shed. But it was a serious project where we wanted to understand how sound and vibration could interact with nerve impulses in the worm. Our results could be used by companies such as Elon Musk’s Neuralian to create a link between computers and the human brain,” said Ivan “Although this is a comical award, it is accepted seriously by serious scientists. It is also a global award. For a mid-career scientist like myself this is a very important achievement,” added Ivan.

Due to the COVID pandemic there was no prestigious awards ceremony, everything was pre-recorded via Zoom. “The ceremony was very entertaining. Of course we could not visit Harvard University and MIT in Boston - both are iconic research institutions. But we have been invited to visit them when we are back to normal,” said Ivan. Ivan pointed out that a previous Ig Nobel recipient, Andre Geim, who won an award in 2000 for levitating a frog by magnetism, went on to win a Nobel prize in physics 10 years later. Congratulations Ivan!

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