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In the darkness of this Anzac Day, when night still lingered, there were familiar elements but for the year 2020, Covid-19 had reinvented the day. We may not have been able to head along to our beloved Anzac Day services due to coronavirus restrictions this year, but that didn’t stop the communities of Avenel and Nagambie remembering all those who have served and sacrificed. Residents from both towns joined thousands of people from across the country in “Lighting Up The Dawn”, an initiative introduced by the Returned and
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Services League this year to honour our servicemen and women, both past and present. There were heartwarming scenes as the Last Post rang out across streets of Nagambie with residents lining their driveways for a minute of silence with candles and torches in hand. More than 100 Nagambie families stood at the front of their own driveways attending a socially distanced Anzac Day dawn service, glowing with pride before the sun brought warm light to the streets. The Light Up The Dawn initiative, which will be sure to go down in history, was created following the cancellation of dawn services across the country due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nagambie RSL president, Larry King was surprised, pleased and humbled by the support given to our diggers on Anzac Day. “In such difficult circumstances our community showed their true feelings by lighting up the dawn and later in the morning many people attended the 11.00 am short ceremony.” In the town’s centre at the cenotaph, we were treated to the sounds of the bagpipes, believed to be the first in Nagambie township. Wreaths were laid by the RSL, CFA, Nagambie Primary School, Euroa Secondary College, Shire of Strathbogie and several individuals. RSL member David Kealle was deeply moved by the outpouring of support for this year’s Anzac Day.
“We’ve never seen an Anzac Day like this, maybe this is something we can do each year. It allows everyone to be involved, it was a special morning,” said RSL veteran David Kealle. The simplicity and spontaneity of ‘light up the dawn’ was beautiful, for the nation remains bonded by common gratitude. Today we’ve shown that the spirit of the ANZACs lives on in every one of us and while we couldn’t take part in the traditional way, what’s important is honouring and remembering them, their sacrifices and service, even from home. Lest We Forget.
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The Front Door Project - The Boyer Family Photographed by Love By Lou Photography
It was a humble beginning in an old shed on a railway siding in the smallest of country towns where the RayWhite story started in the Queensland town of Crows Nest. For Mark Boyer of RayWhite Nagambie, his story is somewhat similar. He grew up on the riverside SURSHUW\ RI &KDWVZRUWK 3DUN DQG LW ZDV D FKLOGKRRG HQMR\LQJ ¿VKLQJ DQG WKH ZDWHUZD\V RI 1DJDPELH His love for the community and the town in which he lives saw him take up a career with Dennis McNamara Real Estate in 1988 and by the year 2000 Mark had started working for RayWhite.
town and this position has allowed me to stay close to my family and friends,” said Keely
“I started working with RayWhite Real Estate in 2000 and purchased the business in 2010,” said Mark.
“It is great working for a family owned business. You feel like a member of the team and not a number, it’s one happy family here, and I’m learning something new each day,” said Keely.
Like the original RayWhite story, Mark’s business has prospered, it has grown and it has relocated. Situated along High Street in Nagambie the RayWhite story is changing every day. Mark has created a family owned business that is creating opportunities for Nagambie youth to follow a chosen pathway and remain in regional Victoria. “It’s about giving back to the community and if offering employment opportunities to the next group of Nagambie champions helps us to build a better community I am very happy to assist,” said Mark Boyer. 20 year old Keely Woosnam wanted to stay close to her family in Nagambie, and wasn’t eager to move to Melbourne for work. “I started working at RayWhite in 2019 as the sales Personal Assistant. It was very important for me to find a career that I love and stay in town. Nagambie is a fantastic
The family owned business takes great pride in bringing benefit to those that have entrusted their careers with RayWhite.
“With the experience that I have had so far at RayWhite Nagambie, I’d encourage my friends to look seriously at staying local and working local before they head to the city for work. I love what I am currently doing at Ray White. If I could give anyone advice that is seeking a career in the real estate industry I would tell them to have compassion and to be honest,” said Keely. It is clear that Keely is passionate about the community and thankful for the career opportunity she has been given. “My favourite thing about Nagambie is being a part of a small community and of course the lake. I miss being able to catch up with friends and the freedom we had prior to the coronavirus pandemic but I am thankful that everyone is following the guidelines and staying safe,” said Keely.
Mark Boyer enjoys the close proximity of Nagambie to Melbourne but his home and family love living in regional Victoria. Community organisations form the tapestry of all regional towns and in Nagambie it is no different. “When you have lived your entire life in a regional community it is in your blood, it’s very hard to walk away from. The organisations and clubs connect the community and it is a wonderful thing. You can be sure that if you can’t remember what you did last night there is always someone who will remind you. ” laughed Mark. Nagambie has been on the cusp of exploding into a peak tourist destination for decades and investors are moving in. “For many years we have talked about the great potential Nagambie has with its proximity to Melbourne, great weather and our waterways. I have never been more confident that Nagambie will thrive in the next 10 years, the quality of people moving into our area, both community and business minded, we cannot fail now, the stars have aligned,” said Mark. We've seen some shifts in the industry from print media to online materials over the years, but nothing like what we are seeing at the moment during the pandemic.
“We are very lucky to be part of the RayWhite Real Estate network, our business is run totally online now. The largest change in the last few weeks has been going paperless and digital signatures,” Mark said. “We have three Live On-line Auctions on the 9th of May 2020 which we are extremely excited about. This opens the opportunity to interested parties from afar,” said Mark. Investors are looking closely at the Nagambie region with people seeking open spaces and room to move. In recent times we have realised that business can continue to operate with employees working from home. “It is no doubt that Nagambie’s proximity to Melbourne is the major drawcard to investors and people relocating seeking a tree change. This is closely followed by our beautiful town nestled on the Lake’s edge, and then when people get to know us, it’s the great community, it’s a great place to live, work and play,” ended Mark.
Pictured: Keeley Woosnam
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This 1379m2 property was much loved by its late owner with a garden that the curator from the Botanical Gardens would be proud of.
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The home is a delightful two bedroom weatherboard cottage in need of a little love and attention. Other additions are 18 solar panels, two car carport, garage and only 160m to the River Street Reserve.
The three 'P's Position, Position and Position The North end of Blayney Lane is the pièce de rÊsistance in Nagambie locations. This 385m2 block is part of a four lot subdivision, it is clear, vacant and ready to build on. With vehicle access from Blayney lane and a private walk through to Blayney Reserve. The property is in a quiet location yet a stones throw from all the action of the Main Street of Nagambie. Although times seem a bit stressed at the moment don't miss a chance to secure this block today so you can enjoy living amongst the wonderful Nagambie community.
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This little treasure is tucked away in the centre of town overlooking the Lake in Blayney Lane. It is surrounded by the natural beauty of the river red gums, Buckley Park and Blayney Reserve. This quaint cottage has picturesque views over Lake Nagambie and is less than 100 meters from sandy coves at the edge of the Lake.
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The three bedroom cottage is a walk back in time and is sure to suit the lover of simplicity, or remove the cottage, and build on the 575m2 block, design another cottage, go double storey, what ever you construct you are sure to adore this wonderful location.
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Love by Lou Photography captures those special moments and bonds between loved ones in a relaxed, unposed setting. Louise Roberts is the daughter of Merryl and Pat McNamara and is proud to call Nagambie home. Louise married local boy Percy Roberts and always knew that one day they would settle back into country life. “I moved to Melbourne for boarding school at 15 and stayed there for uni and work. My husband and I moved to the Sunshine Coast for 4 years and relocated back to the area 4 years ago when I had my first child, Hunter. We wanted to bring our kids up in the country, we love Nagambie and our family was here. We now have three children, Hunter, Scarlett and Teddy,” said Louise. Louise has worked in marketing, so taking on photography has been a natural progression. “I have always had to be the ‘photo taker’ in my previous jobs as the marketing person, but I didn’t start doing family and wedding photography until the middle of last year and I love it! I especially love capturing families. When I send my clients the final product they are just so happy with the outcome and thrilled to have photos with their kids and as a whole family,” said Louise. Photography captures the stories of the moment and with some thought can project
the emotion within. A well thought out photo shoot presents its own possibilities. “It is just such a great way for families to escape from technology, work and all other distractions for an hour or so and just have fun with each other. I’m really into capturing those special little moments that are everyday but never captured – like Mum stroking her little girl’s face in the corner or Dad throwing his son up in the air,” said Louise ‘Love by Lou’ has been busy of late capturing the #stayathome restrictions in what she calls the Front Door Project. “I wish I could say it was my idea but it's not. A woman from Texas came up with the idea of taking family photos of people on their front porch during this time. After doing a little research I found that other people in Australia were also taking photos so I just tweaked the idea to make it work for my situation,” said Louise. “The main reason for doing this project is that I am putting a book together of the whole town. I want to capture this moment in time. I think it's a great way to remind us where we were, how old we were, and who we were with. It’s something we have never
seen before and I’m trying to bring some kind of joy to the whole situation,” said Louise. The Front Door Project has introduced Louise to future clients who now know her capability as a quality photographer. From the response of the community the project has been well received. “Post coronavirus I hope to keep capturing families, newborns and some weddings later in the year. I started this project as a bit of ‘something to do’ in the downtime as I haven’t been able to do my normal photography due to social distancing regulations,” said Louise. “When I take photos I’m not thinking too much about it honestly, I go off the ‘vibe’ of the family and people I am with. If it is an outside shoot I will suggest ‘we go for a walk’ and I just start snapping away. I don’t like photos that are too posed and prefer to just capture natural moments – these always make for the best photos. Being a Mum I think, ‘what would I like a photo of?’. I capture those couple of ‘nice family shots’ where everyone (finger crossed) is looking at the camera, but apart from that it's just a family being around
each other and having FUN! It's always nice after a shoot when I hear the husbands say “well that wasn’t too bad,” laughed Louise. Since doing the Front Door Project it has made me realise that people just want a nice photo with their loved ones. I think being in isolation it has made everyone realise what is important to them and that is, the people that surround you. I am so grateful to the Nagambie community that has embraced my project. We are really so fortunate to live in such a beautiful town with a loving close knit community,” finished Lou. Love by Lou’s, Front Door Project can be viewed on facebook @lovebylouphotography Louise has completed capturing the Nagambie community and is now photographing families in Avenel. Louise offers a free (short) photoshoot capturing people at their front door and an image that she will display on Facebook. If you’re from Avenel, you can now contact Louise via facebook.
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Update from Nagambie Resources Limited Erroneous reports about toxic waste NRL is aware of recent media posts, by a community group located west of Melbourne, claiming toxic waste (PFAS contaminated soil) from the West Gate Tunnel project should be dumped at the Nagambie Mine. NRL wish to state very clearly that these claims are wrong. Toxic waste is not permitted at the Nagambie Mine. NRL has not applied for, and has no intension of applying for, any permits or licences to dispose of PFAS contaminated soil at the mine site. As such, PFAS contaminated soil will 127 be stored or dumped at the Nagambie Mine. It appears that the community group may have confused PFAS (per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, which are man-made chemicals that persist in humans, animals and the environment) with PASS (potential acid sulfate soils, which are natural, uncontaminated soils and rock that exist below the groundwater table at depths of over 30m beneath Melbourne). Significant quantities of PASS will be generated from projects in Melbourne such as the Metro Tunnel Project and the North East Link Project. The Nagambie Mine is an EPA approved site for the storage of PASS underwater in the old water-filled pits. This form of PASS management is worldÂśs best practice management. For more information please visit https://www.nagambieresources.com.au/pass.
Thank you to landholders Over the last six months, NRL has been exploring for deep underground gold deposits in areas to the north and east of Nagambie. The exploration works have included geophysical surveys and diamond core drilling. NRL would like to thank the landholders who provided access to their land to allow NRL to undertake these exploration activities. We really appreciate your willingness to assist us! The discovery of gold would lead to many diverse and secure employment opportunities for people in the region. We welcome feedback on how we go about undertaking our exploration work on private property. Please feel free to email info@nagambieresources.com.au
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Mother’s Day is fast approaching. With Covid19, the situation has not eased, Thai By The Lake wants to help you celebrate your Mother’s Day with our special offer. 3 different sets of lunch or dinner at special prices are created to suit your needs.
I love You Mum, $ 49 ( 2-3 ppl ) Sweet & Sour stir fry with Pork, Yellow Curry with Chicken and Thai Fried Rice
Healthy Family, $49 - Vegetarian ( 2-3 ppl ) Cashew Nuts Stir fry with Vegetable & Tofu, Panang Curry with Vegetable & Tofu and Thai Fried Rice.
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Prawn Spring Rolls, Pra-ram Chicken, Massaman Curry with Beef, Thai Beef Salad, Singapore Noodle with Prawns and Steam Jasmine Rice. ***EVERY PREPAID ORDER WILL HAVE A COMPLIMENTARY ENTRé SET FROM US!!! (Thai Spring roll or Curry Puff)
And of course, our normal menu is still available as usual. We open for pre-orders by the end of 9th May to be picked up on Mother's Day, at the time you want - lunch or dinner. PLEASE COME IN OR PHONE IN FOR YOUR PRE-ORDER. TEL: 5794 2200 PRE-PAYMENT CAN MADE BY CASH OR CARD. " We are one in the community"
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Nagambie’s Darby McClaren has been awarded the Nagambie branch of Bendigo Bank 2020 Rural Scholarship. Branch Manager Michael Prowse said the Nagambie Rural Scholarship Program, was launched in recognition of the district’s significant farming community. ‘We’re very supportive of the district’s farming community and after running farming events in Heathcote for the last three years we’ve seen that there’s a real need for a scholarship like this’ Mr. Prowse said. Applications for the scholarship were open to individuals of all ages who wish to sharpen their skills or extend their tertiary training in any of the rural industries. Darby has chosen to attend Yanco Agricultural High School in Yanco NSW and says the $3,000 scholarship will be a ‘really great help’. Yanco is a state specialist high school dedicated to studying agriculture. There are 260 students at YAHS from year 7- year 12. Darby says “It will be a great challenge to attend a high school in a different state. The school is 4 hours drive from home, so it is an eight hour trip there and back. As a term boarder I get to come home at least once
a term on designated weekends known as 'desi' and in school holidays which is good,” said Darby. “Currently my biggest challenge is studying online remotely whilst we are dealing with the Covid-19 social isolation.” Darby said. “The Scholarship will help me with costs incurred to set up for online learning. When we return to school some of the money will be used to cover uniform and Boarding costs and the remaining will be set aside to cover costs to attend shows and events with the school in the future” Darby says. “I am extremely grateful to the Nagambie branch of Bendigo Bank for supporting a local resident such as myself towards achieving my dream of a career in Agriculture. I hope to be able to bring my Agricultural skills back to our region and work locally with our farming communities in the future. Thank you once again Nagambie branch of Bendigo Bank, you really are the Bank that supports the community.” Darby says. Mr. Prowse said “It’s because of our customers that we’re able to run programs like this, without their support the funds
wouldn’t be available. The more customers we have banking with us, the more funds we have available to return to the community. It really is as simple as that."
on a friends dairy farm with the milking, leading beef cows at a show or just learning as much as I can from farmers who produce our food and fibre.”
There are an equal amount of boys and girls at YAHS. The facilities offer everything to support Darby’s chosen pathway, and students can bring their horses as well. The school has stud beef and stud sheep as well as a piggery, equestrian facilities, poultry and orchards.
The future looks bright for Darby as he sets his sites on the road ahead.
“In ten years time, I hope to be working with a reputable stock agency as a Stock and Station Agent. I will have completed my high school years at Yanco Agricultural High School and then hopefully will have been appointed under a traineeship to become a Stock and Station Agent. I will be saving to purchase my own farm,” said Darby. When asked to describe a perfect day in the life of Darby McClaren he was quick to reply, “A perfect day for me is working hard with animals and knowing I am making a difference. I really enjoy days working in shearing sheds as a roustabout or helping
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“Apparently we drove up from Melbourne on a family outing, although I have no memory of the road trip. I’m tipping the town has changed somewhat since then.” “From the age of three, I grew up in St Albans, in Melbourne’s Western Suburbs. This is actually where I had my first dealings with the police,” Sergeant Derrett laughed. “I remember that my brother and I were playing cricket in the street and something started developing a few doors down. There ended up being some kind of domestic related siege. The lady who lived there came charging past us and into the front door of our house. My dad was inside, making his own beer. In those days, he had to make it in a big steel pot on the stove, standing and stirring it for hours. The husband of the lady came chasing after her, and in he went as well. He came flying out seconds later. My dad could handle himself, he was a bouncer at the St Albans Pub.” “The police arrived and used our house as a command centre for dealing with the siege. Through it all, my dad stood at the stove stirring his beer. The situation eventually resolved and off they all went.” “A few weeks later, when I got home from school, the police were back. This time they were in the lounge room tasting my dad’s beer. Apparently he’d invited them over for an official tasting. I seem to remember them staying a while. No doubt simpler times in the 70’s. How times have changed,” said Sergeant Derrett. This isn’t Sergeant Derrett’s first time in Uniform, he joined the Royal Australian Navy at the age of 16, where he did ten years as a Weapon’s Technician.
always just go back to being an electrician. Now, nearly 20 years later, I’m still here,” said Sergeant Derrett. Sergeant Derritt’s police career has been on the operational front line. He has worked at busy inner city uniform stations and as a detective in the same areas. “I started out at Prahran, then spent time in Uniform at Fitzroy, Transit and later as a Sergeant at Heidelberg and Wallan. As a detective, I worked in Melbourne and Heidelberg, with a few other secondments at other places. So of my time in the police force, I think I’ve probably done half in uniform and half as a detective. I enjoyed both roles as much as each other,” said Sergeant Derrett. “I know the area a little, I’ve just spent the last two years as the Sergeant in charge of the Seymour Divisional Tasking Unit, targeting Meth Dealers across the division,” said Sergeant Derritt. Nagambie presents a different experience to what Bob has been accustomed to. Up until three years ago, his whole career was pretty much inner suburbs and inner city based, focussing on the crime investigation side of things. “This role is totally different to anything I ever imagined I’d be doing. 5 years ago, if someone suggested that I’d be the Sergeant at Nagambie in 2020, I’d have taken them off to the nearest Psych Ward. As we know, life takes different turns at different stages, some are totally unexpected. You just have to make them work to your benefit whenever you can,” said Sergeant Derrett.
Bob Derrett joined the Victorian Police force in 2001 after working in the industrial field as an Electrician for a few years and thought he’d give something else a go.
“In saying that, when the opportunity arose to take up this position, I didn’t have to think too long about it. Nagambie is a beautiful town and the opportunity was one not to be missed. I’m no expert regarding country policing but I do think that having someone come in with no ties to the area will be of benefit to both the town and the Police Force. I have both the professional and life experience to make fair and equitable decisions when needed. We can’t always be Mr Nice Guy, sometimes we have to tell people what they need to hear, which may not necessarily be what they want to hear,” said Sergeant Derrett.
“I thought that if I didn’t like it, I could
With the current lockdown situation, many
“I travelled to a few far flung places across the globe and met some really good people who I’m still mates with now. I took a lot away from my time in the Navy and I believe that has benefitted me immensely with my role within the Victoria Police Force,” Sergeant Derrett said.
of the local facilities, community groups and businesses are closed making it difficult for Sergeant Derrett to meet more locals and gain a thorough understanding of the town.
“I tend to prefer walking over the running these days, but when I get the opportunity I will be out somewhere on foot. I’ve almost covered the whole length of the rail trail
“I’ve met a few locals, the majority of whom have been terrific. Unfortunately, our role in policing does take us into some of the darker places society has to offer, so I’ve also met a few whom I definitely wouldn’t be inviting around to my Grand Final Day Barbeque, that’s just the way it is. On the whole though, I think people up here are happy with their town, which makes for a pretty good environment all round,” said Sergeant Derritt.
since moving up here, only another 20 ks to go. Maybe then I’ll have to do it in reverse. The countryside along the trail is just amazing,” said Sergeant Derrett.
Since the lockdown, or stage three restrictions have been in place, communities nationwide have taken on a whole different persona and Nagambie is no different.
A word of support and encouragement for anyone considering a career with the Victorian Police Force.
“I hope that the businesses who have had to close their doors manage to pull through. I’d imagine investing money into a venture, be it retail or entertainment would be a very big decision to make at the best of times. I don’t think anyone would have seen this coming,” said Sergeant Derrett. Outside of work, Bob enjoys distance running and walking. He also enjoys dirt bike riding but that has been put on hold until the stage three restrictions are lifted.
“I don’t do much fishing, I try, but the fish are just way too good for me. I’ve got a couple of dogs, a couple of motorbikes and three daughters down in the suburbs. I always find something to occupy my time,” said Sergeant Derrett.
“For any locals thinking about giving it a go, I’d definitely recommend some serious consideration. Whilst there are some challenging aspects in our role, I’ve found the positives definitely outweigh the negatives. The best thing I’ve found with working in Victoria Police is definitely the people you work with. The camaraderie is something that I doubt you’d find in many other workplaces. I’m more than happy for anyone to call for a chat if you want to know more about our role,” concluded Sergeant Derrett.
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Nagambie PRIMARY SCHOOL
NAGAMBIE PRIMARY SCHOOL
FLEXIBLE AND REMOTE LEARNING Flexible and remote learning (not online learning or home schooling) is new to all of us - students, families and staff. I continue to appreciate the wonderful effort of everyone. My goal at the end of this time is that we can all look back and reflect on how well we all “worked together with our families and community so that our children achieve personal, social and academic success”. I know it can be difficult and frustrating at times and highly rewarding at others. I think that our families are doing a fabulous job and am proud of our whole school community. I have enjoyed hearing stories and seeing photos of all the great real life learning going on at home. Some of my favorites include Abbey rearing poddy calves, Brad & Brodie making clay models, the Harrison & Bush families playing ball games over the fence and some mum’s who are enjoying Mrs Vraca’s art activities as much as their children.
ST JOSEPH'S PRIMARY SCHOOL
SCHOOL’S BACK BUT WITH A DIFFERENCE Due to the coronavirus pandemic regulations put in place for schools, St Joseph’s School Nagambie has adapted their program and made changes to the schools systems to continue in the delivery of their curriculum. Like so many other schools, St. Joseph’s School Principal Leo Jones says his school is in uncharted waters as they start term two of 2020 with remote learning. “The term has started very differently. We have had a few children at school each day, some for all the day as their parents are at work, some for part of the day as they need extra support with what they are doing or they have no or limited internet at their home.” “For those students physically at school, we have kept strictly to the social distancing requirements, hand sanitiser usage, and stressing the importance of only using their own equipment. It is very quiet at school, not the bubbly place it usually is,” said Mr Jones.
St. Joseph’s are fortunate that all of their students have had access to Apple Ipads and laptops and are very capable of adapting their skillset to online learning. “All of our students had the opportunity to take home a laptop to support their learning,” said Mr. Jones. “Our senior students are mostly working online with their teacher, Bridgette Haysom recording her teaching. These short films are then embedded in Google docs with explanations and examples. The students then share their work with Ms Haysom for comments and marking,” said Mr Jones. “The 3/4 class meet online and have a lesson each morning. They complete their work on Google docs and hard copy packs have been sent home. Megan uses the online video as a way of teaching and keeping in touch with the students,” added Mr Jones. “Our F12 students all had hard copy education packs sent home to enable them to work through during this time. These packs will be renewed each week, meeting the needs of the individual student,” said Leo.
“Mathematics and Reading Eggs has been a great support for all the classes. The parents or the children let us know via email or Google docs if they are working from home so we can mark the roll. It remains a legal requirement to check the students into school twice daily,” Mr Jones said.
“Our staff are to be congratulated for all the work they have put into preparing for this term to be sure that they are ready to deliver a different way of teaching and learning. Their dedication to the continued education of the students is applaudable,” said Mr Jones.
The school Wellbeing Officer, Tim recognises the importance of checking in regularly with the school community during this time.
“It is only week two of term two and so far it has run smoothly. To all of our parents I congratulate you on your dedication and commitment to your students learning. And to our students, you have been great with your adaptability and being able to stick to what you need to get done. You have been fantastic in your approach to using video conferencing, waiting your turn, listening, being patient and following instructions,” finished Mr Jones.
"I have been busy contacting all families to see if they need assistance in their children's learning or for any other matter. We have had very few issues across the board and I am pleased to say that our families are doing well,” said Tim. Of course, this time is not just difficult for students, we also need to acknowledge that both staff and parents are having to adapt to this new way of learning.
Photos of some of our F12 children working at home.
work completed by the Education Support (ES) team at Avenel Primary School. Fiona, Win, Ruby, Vicki and Dee offer so much to our school, and their support in these different times has been great. Our Aides are offering support both at school and online to all students, which is a fabulous help to our teaching staff.
The vegie patch is flourishing, however, with only limited students attending school presently we are unable to make use of the produce in our cooking and classroom activities. To save it going to waste we are inviting families to come in, after school hours, and harvest whatever they require.
AVENEL PRIMARY SCHOOL
SCHOOL’S BACK BUT WITH A DIFFERENCE I have continued to be impressed with the way our school has made the transition to remote learning. Thanks to the staff for
all the time they have put in preparing and to the students and families for their enthusiasm and willingness to embrace this new form of learning. It has been wonderful to see the completed work being sent back to teachers via Seesaw. I would like to acknowledge the outstanding
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Paul and Emilia Golding, owners of the Royal Mail Hotel, Nagambie have adapted to the ‘new normal’ since stage three restrictions came LQWR SOD\ $OWKRXJK WKH µ7RS 3XE¶ KDV FORVHG LWV GRRUV IRU QRZ WKH\ DUH VWLOO VHUYLQJ WKH FRPPXQLW\ WKURXJK WKHLU QHZO\ PRGL¿HG µGULYH WKUX convenience store.’ The Community Voice caught up with the Goldings to see how they were going. “Never in a million years (well at least 58 of those) did we ever expect to be in the position we now find ourselves in. Who would have, or could have conceived the thought that we, Australians, born into the ‘Lucky Country’ could be locked down and isolated due to what many of us thought was just another strain of the flu. How wrong we were,” said Paul. “History will show that 2020 is to be an infamous year for not only Australians but the entire world. Faced with these critical changes to our everyday lives we needed to ‘think outside the square’ to ensure that we could survive through these turbulent times so we came up with the idea of the Drive Thru Convenience Store. In all honesty it is something that, as a family, we had discussed on many occasions over a number of years but I suppose sometimes it just takes that initial push to get the ball rolling,” said Paul. Emilia added, “We can now offer a selection of ‘essential’ and ‘staple’ items for sale whilst you remain in the safe environment of your own vehicle. Alongside the Drive Thru Convenience Store we are also experiencing
a bonanza with our Takeaway meals. (Once again we were slow on the uptake as we had discussed this several times in recent years)." “We are going along pretty well with the support of an amazing community and we believe that once we get back to normal (whatever that might be) that we will continue with the Drive Thru Convenience Store and Takeaway Meals,” said Paul.
“The amount of positive feedback we have received has been wonderful, some of the changes that we have implemented will continue beyond coronavirus, they have been a real value add to our business,” Emilia said. You may recall the Community Voice introduced Carmela Aiello to you late last year. Carmela comes to us from Italy and is continuing her year long working holiday with Paul and Emilia. We asked her about not only, her time here in Nagambie but also to see how she and her family were coping with the ‘Lock Down’ both here in Australia
and in Italy.
Australia is back to normal.
“Whilst I was very worried at the start for my family in Italy, they have coped well with the isolation that has lasted over 2 months. My family are all well and happy to be nearing the end of the Lock Down,” said Carmela.
“I have written a message on the blackboard in the ‘Drive Thru Convenience Store’ that hopefully makes people smile, it says ‘She’ll Be Right Mate.’ They are words that Paul said to me when the pandemic started, and they have helped me get through this difficult time,” said Carmela.
Meanwhile here in Nagambie Carmela is still happy to be working and whilst her ‘travelling’ plans have been put on hold for a while she is sure it won’t be too long until
The Drive Thru Convenience Store is open daily from midday.
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COVID-19 COMMUNITY UPDATE The significant news for this week is how well the whole community has knuckled down to the requirements and restrictions the government have put in place. Everyone deserves a hearty congratulations! The Community Bank quickly put in place a number of measures to make sure people in isolation were looked after with food, medicine and regular contact even if they were not able to use other services. To achieve this we have worked with local community groups to ensure as many people as possible are called regularly - to check on how they are going. Mel Likos has taken on the role of a special Community Bank Coordinator who has been able to help those who needed some assistance. The Community Bank will keep this service in place for all the community for as long as needed. The Nagambie Lakes Community House continues to offer non perishable items to those in need and Nagambie HealthCare are completing welfare checks as needed. Community groups, neighbours and friends are stepping up to help people out and there are only a few people who are not getting the assistance they need. This is the strength of a good community.
NAGAMBIE HEALTHCARE UPDATE In response to COVID19 NHC is part of a health service subregional pandemic planning group with collaborative partnerships with the Department of Health, Goulburn Valley Health and other Health Services throughout the Hume and Upper Murray Region.
allocation of funding to assist with the COVID-19 impact on Acute Bed Occupancy.
NHC has employed a number of local staff from the hospitality industry to enable a level of continuity of employment in preparation for local café’s and restaurants reopening.
GVH has demonstrated sound leadership in supporting smaller services such as NHC enabling an effective response by NHC and reassurance of support services available as required.
NHC has welcomed the diverse experience these staff have brought to NHC and we look forward to learning from their many talents and have welcomed them to the NHC team.
The Department of Health has also supported NHC with a small interim
NHC has maintained restricted visits rather than closing the facility direct family and has welcomed the support from families and the
Nagambie Community Shout Out!
to keep looking after each other and to let them know if anything requires Police attention.
LIGHT UP THE DAWN
The officers at the Nagambie Police Station were keen to give the Nagambie Community a shout out!
In an emergency, please call Triple Zero (000). To report non-urgent crimes, please contact the Police Assistance Line on 131 444.
GoNagambie would like to thank the many volunteers that assisted in capturing the Anzac Day ‘Light Up The Dawn’ occasion in photography and film in the early hours of April 25th. Special mention to Judy Hoffman, Fiona Boyer, Louise Roberts, Mel Likos, Gaye Bond, Ivan Demavibas, Bridget Hoskin, Bev Benson, Edna James and the community as a whole. When a community can unite in such difficult times, it is truly something to be proud of. We will compile the content and produce a short video that will be remembered for years to come.
They are proud of the way the Nagambie has continued to shine, looking out for each other within the current difficult pandemic movement restrictions.
For coronavirus related questions, call the Department of Health and Human Services’ coronavirus hotline on 1800 675 398.
COMMUNITY CARE HUB UPDATE
broader community in responding to these changes. NHC has broadened its leisure and lifestyle activities within the facility to ensure ongoing social connections and access to a range of activities. This has included connection with families via multi media platforms and the creation of a pen-pal group between local children and residents, through the work of staff and parents every resident has a local ‘pen pal’ with very positive and quite touching correspondence between child and resident.
Nagambie HealthCare’s community care services will be operational from the newly set-up Community Care hub which is located in the old Tri-Star clinic. The establishment of this centre has come through very generous support from the Strathbogie Shire, Bendigo Bank, Commonwealth strengthening communities grant, Paul and Emilia Goulding the Top Pub and the Local Movember fundraisers. The community care hub will be the central contact point for community care services and after the COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted it will also accommodate allied health services, social services and men’s health.
Nagambie Police have not been required to issue any infringement notices for coronavirus movement breaches in the Nagambie response zone. Generally officers have only been required to provide clarification. Nagambie Police encourages the community
Thank you for your overwhelming support. “Last week Victoria Police officers LSC Lynette TAYLOR, S/C Kevin KING, C/ Josh PRESTNEY and C/Glen HUMPHRIS lost their lives in tragic circumstances. This
event has heavily impacted the entire Police force. Local Police from stations throughout the Mitchell & Strathbogie Police Service Area would like to thank the community for the overwhelming words of compassion, condolences and gestures of support. Local Area Commander Peter KOGER has thanked the community for their flowers and gifts in a short video message on the Mitchell Police Service Eyewatch Page.” We are truly moved and your kindness is very much appreciated. Those wishing to support the families of the fallen officers are encouraged to visit the Police Legacy website: www.policelegacyvic. org.au
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COMMUNITY QUILT The Nagambie Lakes Community House is creating a community quilt. All you need is a piece of fabric, 25cmx25cm and your imagination! The theme is "something you love about our community/town" but you can draw, paint, sew, use sharpies, iron ons, quilt - anything! Just leave the edge around clear to sew together.
If you don’t have any fabric at hand, Moya Stewart and Boomerang Bags have donated some of theirs. Send the NLCH a message and they will organise it for you! Once finished, the squares will be sewn together to reveal the finished product and displayed in town for everyone to enjoy.
INTRODUCING OUR COMMUNITY BANK COORDINATOR We would like to introduce Melanie Likos as our Community Bank Coordinator. This special role has been created to act as a contact point for people with problems arising out of self-isolation. For example you may not be able to use the online ordering
There has been considerable effort undertaken to plan for helping and supporting the community through these times. The focus has been the elderly and unwell, ensuring a food delivery service, getting reliable and regular information to the community and community safety. But there has also been thought put into such things as Internet services and simply keeping people in contact. The best solution though is friends and neighbours keeping in contact and helping out as needed.
So what is in place? Community Groups will make regular phone calls/send messages etc to all their members and other people they know in the community to check that they are ok! Use it as a chance for a quick chat and to keep connected. The community groups will be doing this every week for as long as is needed. When they come across someone needing some support they can use the new Community Bank Coordinator to organise a solution. The new Community Bank Coordinator has been put in place by the Nagambie branch of Bendigo Bank with the support of Go Nagambie to act as a single contact in solving individual problems that arise. The Community Groups can contact this person to pass on details of residents needing support and the Coordinator will either handle the issue or pass it onto the relevant area.
service provided by IGA or you may not be able to get to the Pharmacy to have a script filled. If you require assistance please contact Melanie 0419 773 262 or mel.gonagambie@ gmail.com
Script and pharmacy medicines If you are in need of pharmaceutical products or over the counter medications, Rebecca Baker Pharmacy Nagambie (03 5794 2590) and the Avenel Pharmacy (03 5796 2009) can assist. ° Daily deliveries of pharmacy medicine or products. ° Scripts can be faxed and emailed by your Doctor directly to the pharmacy of choice or contact the Community Bank Co-ordinator to arrange for scripts to be collected. ° Payments options: over the phone directly Debit or Credit Card. ° If you require further assistance contact the BendigoBank Co-ordinator.
Flu Shots Medical authorities have stressed that people should be getting their flu shots as soon as possible. This is to prevent people getting the flu and adding to both their own health issues and the load on the health system. Rebecca Baker Pharmacy and the Avenel Pharmacy advise that the flu vaccination for those aged 8 to 65 is being delivered in batches to pharmacies and local GP’s. To organise your injection make an appointment with your GP via phone or call your pharmacy and put your name down. The special vaccine for those over 65 is now released but in limited supply. Contact the Pharmacy or your GP to check on availability. Rebecca Baker Pharmacy (03) 57 942590 Avenel Pharmacy (03) 5796 2009
Nagambie Groceries
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ordering and home delivery service for the community. Residents can place an order by visiting www.championsiga.com.au and paying with a Visa or Mastercard. You can also email your order directly to: ng.frontend@bmsbendigo.com.au The IGA team will pack the order and organise delivery. As you would understand, there will be a delivery fee. If you are not able to get to the supermarket safely, cannot use email or pay with a Visa or Mastercard the Community Bank Coordinator can assist you with your order.
All of the pantry essentials ready to go right here. Pasta, flour, sugar, milk, eggs, cheese, shaved ham, bread, fruit and vegetables. Gluten free available. Contact - 5796 2009
Royal Mail Convenience Store Nagambie Drive Thru Convenience @ The Top. Opens daily from 12noon. Offering a drive through service for essentials including milk, eggs, fruit and veg. Stay in your car and be served by the staff.
Nagambie Newsagency Newspaper Delivery Service Open Mon - Friday 7:30am - 5:00pm Saturday 7:30 - 12 noon Closed Sunday
Open Pantry at the Nagambie's Community House The Community House is closed but will open the door at any time of the day for anyone needing access to the open pantry. Non perishables, toiletries and dog/cat food. Contact Anna at Coordinatornlch@gmail. com or via mobile 0437 347 203.
Harvest Home Fruit and vegetable delivery to your door Twice weekly - Tuesday & Friday Order by 5pm the day prior Contact - 0475 113 738
Avenel Newsagency & 3RVW 2I¿FH Home Delivery Service: Monday Wednesday - Saturday. Contact 5796 2246
Avenel Meats The team at Avenel Meats thank the community for their ongoing support during this time. Avenel Meats are taking their mid year break and will reopen on Wednesday the 13th of May. Closed for mid year break Reopen May 13th.
Fowles Farm Store Providing essential food, fruit and vegetables, care packages, and take away meals Open everyday from 9-5pm Contact - 5796 2150
Avenel Centre Takeaway Providing essential foods Open Daily - 5796 2536
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PART 1 - PANDEMIC JOURNAL BY ROBYN NORTHEY NLCH garden group we recently gave away about 10 kgs of green tomatoes to be morphed into pickles to spread on cold meat, bread rolls or anything else. The beauty of this fruit is that it was free to a worthy cause, to be bottled to share with others, instead of becoming land-fill because no one wanted them. Our tomatoes have now come to the end of their very prolific life in a positive way. Just heard on the ABC this morning that S.P.C has run low on tinned tomatoes, well Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not sharing mine! Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve bottled, boiled and blitzed all I can for soup, sauce, passata, tomato juice; you name it Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve made it, enough to last the winter. WE LOVE TOMATOES! Nagambians, now is the time to share, sell, swap or give away any unwanted produce so that someone else can utilise what is left of our summer crops, especially for their flavour, longer shelf life and nutritional
value. Now is the time to share our excesses so that others can benefit! Hopefully this social distancing or self isolation has bought out the best in most people.
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Several weeks ago we made out a list of equalizers since this madness began!
MY LIST OF WHENEVER JOBS:
Have you noticed that cold callers have ceased offering cheaper electricity?
Gardening = top priorityâ&#x20AC;Ś.winter veggies to propagate and plant, not going north this year!
No one wants to retile your roof or bituminise your driveway. We are now all in the same boat worldwide, to quote Macca on a Sunday morning, "If you're rich or you ain't got a cracker." This vicious virus can affect everyone, even a Prince! Our personal space is no longer invaded by some people who used to like being "in your face". Writing "snail mail" letters to grandchildren if they live away from us, using brightly coloured Gel Pens, Emoji's and other stickers, depending on their ages. They might just write back to their lonely or
People are now checking on their neighbourâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wellbeing, people they never had anything to do with before.
Clean the ceiling fans and switch to winter mode. Check. Vacuum/wash the floors, when theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re really GROTTY; no one to visit or comment right now. Shovel a trailer load of soil from the obsolete garden bed at the back of the house. No winter sun! Clean the oven when really bored, has not happened yet! Wash the dog or perhaps the cat if you are game!
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