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MORE THAN 2500 ANGLERS WET THEIR LINES AT GOFISH NAGAMBIE Wind the clock back 12 months and GoFish Nagambie 2020 was cancelled due to the Covid19 pandemic. Fast forward to now, and we can celebrate a return to the tournament with more than 2500 anglers wetting their lines at GoFish Nagambie 2021 over the weekend. After a tough year in 2020, the excitement of the return of the tournament to Nagambie and bringing the fishing community back together was evident with anglers arriving midweek to set up camp in anticipation of the weekend ahead. The Nagambie Lakes Regatta Centre was transformed into a pop up camp ground with hundreds of anglers setting up for the three day tournament. The competition was capped at 1000 boat entries, with fishers keen to try their luck from the river banks or kayaks. It was a boost to tourism and a welcome return to big events in the region. With the $80,000 lure to catch the biggest Murray Cod, not to mention all the other prizes, it comes as no surprise that the 1000 boating entries on offer were sold out two weeks prior to the start of the tournament. The competition has an unprecedented cash and prize offering, but the festival was terrific and the fireworks a crowd pleaser. The GoFish Nagambie Festival, included the Outdoor Lifestyle Expo and the North East Emergency Expo, both open across the weekend at the festival hub. The bucking bull was a favourite as were the free VFA fishing clinics. MS is the proud official charity partner of GoFish Nagambie and $84120 was raised in their boat raffle. The major prize winner went home with a tinnie package valued at over $21000. It was Graham Fletcher from Diamond Creek who landed the whopping $80,000 prize for the largest Murray cod snagged over the weekend, measuring in at 100.7cm. Graham works in Seymour and for ten years has stayed at the Nagambie Lakes Leisure Park where he owns a cabin. "I stay at the park during the week and enjoy getting out on the river fishing,” said Graham. Graham knows the river well and has caught some big fish in the waterways. He caught a
1.23 metre fish not so long ago and said that you need patience to hook the big one. “I caught a few fish on Friday but Saturday they went off the bite. I’d been fishing for 5 1/2 hours with no luck at all. I went back upstream towards Tahbilk Winery, where I’d had a few nibbles on Friday. I sat there for 1 ½ hours with not even a bite." "It was 2:30pm and I was sitting at the front of the boat when the rod took off. I scrambled to grab it before it went into the river. "I thought I was in trouble. The boat was surrounded by logs and the fish took the line deep into the water shaking his head fiercely before taking off to the other side of the river. “It came up to the surface and passing boaters were excited to witness what was occurring. They stopped and filmed the catch. The fish took one look at the boat and off it went again. ‘Don’t let him go, that’s the winning fish,’ yelled the angler in the boat. Graham said it took 10 minutes to land the cod and it certainly put up a good fight. “I was lucky the other boat came along because they took a photograph. I was on my own and that would’ve been very difficult,” said Graham. Graham had a nervous wait to see if his catch would be enough to take home the 2021 GoFish Nagambie cash haul.
“I knew I was in the lead on Saturday evening but anything can happen. I’m still a bit shocked, it’s a bloody good prize,” said Graham. The topic of bait came up and I asked Graham what he used to entice the winning cod. “It was a bardi grub that I bought from ‘Nagambie Outdoors. It was one bite only and I was lucky enough to hook him,” said Graham. The moral of the story is that if you want to catch the big one, you must have patience, be committed and it does indeed help to Shop Local! Congratulations Graham.
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CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION IS NEEDED Strathbogie Shire Council has voted to defer a Notice of Motion to declare a Climate Emergency to seek community input. The Notice of Motion was lodged by Cr Reg Dickinson and Cr Sally Hayes-Burke who also moved the deferral. Cr Hayes-Burke said they wanted to send a clear message to the community that by declaring a Climate Emergency Council was serious about mitigating against the risks that climate change pose for the social, economic, and environmental prosperity of the community. “We have read the comments on social media that deny Climate Change is an issue, we have heard the comments about a lack of community consultation,” Cr Hayes-Burke said. “We want to let you know that we are listening and that we made the decision to defer the Notice of Motion to a future Council Meeting to seek input from our community. “We also hope to assure our community that declaring a Climate Emergency means the actions and outputs sit firmly with our organisation. It’s about determining what Council can do to reduce its carbon footprint and emissions.” Through Council’s Share Strathbogie sessions Council has been asking people to share their service priorities. Two of the three sessions
(Strathbogie and Avenel) have listed Climate Change as their top service priority.
Cr Dickinson said the declaration of a Climate Emergency by Council demonstrates leadership in increasing awareness on the issue and instigates actions to mitigate against Climate Change. “The Climate Change science is undeniable. If action is not taken, we will see significant impacts in our Shire,” Cr Dickinson said. “This is not just about the present; it is about protecting the future for our children and their children. “Increasing occurrences of extreme weather events will impact agriculture and tourism in our Shire. “Hotter and drier conditions will create a loss of habitat allowing pest plants and animals to out compete the native species we love so much in our region.” He said increasing heat would impact the region’s energy and infrastructure and increase air pollution and community health problems. “Now more than ever, it is important that we recognise that climate change presents an unprecedented challenge – globally and locally,” he said. Cr Hayes-Burke said the planet’s climate was changing, with dangerous heatwaves, droughts, storms, and flooding becoming more intense and destructive.
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“Our climate is changing, the impacts are catastrophic, and leadership is needed,” she said. Council is now developing the next steps in its community engagement program. In the meantime, the community is encouraged to share its thoughts by attending a Share Strathbogie session or emailing info@strathbogie.vic.gov.au. The next Share Strathbogie session will be at the Euroa Farmers Market on Saturday, March 20, with sessions planned in Longwood, Ruffy and Violet Town to follow. The public is encouraged to watch Council’s website and social media channels for more opportunities to have a say. In Australia 98 local governments have declared a Climate Emergency. You can see the full list on the Climate Emergency Declaration website. The Community Voice contacted Strathbogie Shire to ask if the ‘media release - climate emergency’ that was distributed by shire was endorsed by both the CEO and the Mayor of Strathbogie Shire Council. ‘At Council’s March meeting Cr Sally HayesBurke and Cr Reg Dickinson submitted a Notice of Motion to declare a Climate Emergency,’ said Strathbogie Shire Mayor, Cr Chris Raeburn. ‘A Notice of Motion is an opportunity for a Councillor, or Councillors, to make a request for action. ‘At this meeting Councillors voted to defer the Notice of Motion to the next Council meeting. ‘The discussion that followed this motion indicated that Councillors wanted to hear the community’s views before forming a final
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decision and voting on the matter. ‘The community can share its thoughts by emailing info@strathbogie.vic.gov.au or by speaking to your ward Councillor. ‘Under Council’s Governance Rules a Notice of Motion must be submitted in writing to the Chief Executive Officer. ‘If the proposed Notice of Motion calls for action that relates to policy, impacts on levels of service provision or has financial impacts, there must be a report from Officers explaining what the potential impacts are so that Council can make an informed decision. ‘After considering this Officer report and hearing from the community, it is only when Councillors vote on a Notice of Motion that a decision is made that it becomes the position of Council. ‘The media release was endorsed by the CEO and Mayor on the basis that it reflects the views and perspectives of Cr Hayes-Burke and Cr Dickinson only, who are the authors of the Notice of Motion and is not a position of Council,’ ended Cr Raeburn.
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR
CART BEFORE THE HORSE? Dear Editor, I wish to voice my concern regarding the motion at a recent council meeting (16/3/21) to declare a Climate Emergency within the Strathbogie Shire. From the outset, I wish to make it clear that I am NOT a climate change sceptic or denier. I am writing this letter foremost to encourage transparency between Councillors and the community that they represent. Afterall, I recall an improved level of transparency and communication was one of the main platforms that all newly elected Councillors promised to the community at the time of the council elections late last year. When I first was made aware of this motion (via social media) only days prior to this meeting, I was concerned that there had been no community engagement, let alone any explanation as to what would be the implications to the rate paying residents and community members of our Local Government Area if the motion was passed. An excerpt (Item 10.2) from the Council Agenda Notes from this meeting stated: “One of the Overarching governance principles in section 9 of the Local Government Act 2020 is that the municipal community is to be engaged in strategic planning and strategic decision making. Staff have not yet undertaken any community engagement around this climate emergency declaration.” This prompted me to table the following question at the meeting: “Why have Councillors Dickinson and Hayes-Burke tabled the motion of declaring a Climate Emergency before undertaking community engagement?” I can only assume that these councillors must have come to the realisation that they were not acting in accordance with the Local Government Act 2020 which makes reference to “representing the interests of the municipal community in decision making, considering the diversity of interests and needs of the municipal community, and council developing a community engagement policy developed in consultation with the municipal community.” Accordingly, (whilst I question the order which events have transpired) I commend these councillors for their decision to defer this Notice of Motion until the next council meeting, however, I still have concerns whether four weeks is a long enough period for the community (and indeed Councillors) to consider all implications associated with this declaration. I wish to be clear that this is NOT a debate about whether climate change is real or not. It is about ensuring Councillors are providing the right information to the community and seeking their feedback before tabling any motions which potentially may have an impact in terms of future council actions including funding and expenditure decisions etc. With regard to creating appropriate forums around community consultation pertaining to significant strategic development, council are currently coordinating “Share Strathbogie” drop in centres in the major towns across the Shire. Whilst council are no doubt receiving valuable feedback from community, I have concerns that Council may not have been fully transparent in articulating and explaining some of its proposed actions. Furthermore, it is become evident that Councillors have tabled two significant motions at the most recent meeting even before Council have completed these drop in sessions across the entire Shire! The proposed declaration of a Climate Emergency and lack of two-way consultation is my case in point. Importantly, no opportunity has been given for the proposing councillors to be questioned on why this issue is being put up now and what its implications might be in terms of future council actions/policies etc. I have written to the entire Council body to request a public meeting with the intention of providing a forum where the proposing councillors can have the opportunity to share thoughts with the community. I respectfully and in good faith reaffirm my request that Councillors and Council Staff use this as an opportunity, whilst the motion is being deferred, to explain what will be the regional impacts of a Climate Emergency Declaration to our community specifically in terms of the triple bottom line – these being SOCIAL, ECONOMIC and ENVIRONMENTAL implications.
CLIMATE EMERGENCY DECLARATION The Unanswered Questions…
Councillors are elected to represent the community. They take an Oath or Affirmation of Office to undertake their duties in the best interests of the municipal community. They have been elected for this term and they are one group of Councillors amongst the many that came before them and the many that will follow them. Recently, Sevens Creek Ward (Euroa) Councillor Cr Hayes-Burke and Lake Nagambie Ward Councillor Cr Dickinson moved a motion to declare a climate emergency. The Notice of Motion as in the Strathbogie Shire March Agenda and then deferred until the April Council Meeting states: This Notice of Motion recommends the declaration of a Climate Emergency. By declaring a Climate Emergency, we are acknowledging the significant impact the climate will have on the livability and viability of our shire. We are also positioning ourselves to demonstrate strong leadership to our community and begin mitigating and adapting to the changing climate.
This is not about whether climate change is factual or not. This is not about whether you are a climate change advocate or a climate change denier. It’s actually about providing the community with all the information about the social, environmental and economic impacts if this motion is passed. Why is there such a sense of urgency that this motion has to be passed at the next council meeting? What are the implications to the community of declaring a Climate Emergency on various sectors within our rural community? Some of the many and varied questions we are hearing from the community include; - Will this mean farmers can no longer burn off stubble? - Why hasn’t the Federal Government declared a Climate Emergency? - Does this mean key projects can be deprioritised and funds allocated to the climate emergency?
- Why was the motion to declare a climate emergency rejected by the previous council? -Does this have any impact on future council budgets and how ratepayer funds may be used? - What actions will actually come from a 'Climate Emergency', would we be better off having an actionable set of targets relevant to the Strathbogie Shire regarding climate contributors? Are the Councillors willing to discuss with the community what the social, environmental and economic impacts will be from this decision? The community wants to understand the potential impacts of these decisions and want the council to clearly articulate their position to the community. An extract from the Strathbogie Shire Governance Rules states the role of Councillors is to contribute to good governance and decision making by “seeking views of community members and reading the agenda prior to the meeting and demonstrating due respect and consideration to community views and the professional / expert advice provided in the agenda”. We trust the Council will listen and engage with the community before a decision is made.
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with NO JOINING COST! FREE MEMBERSHIP! Dear Existing and Prospective Members, Go Nagambie invites your business or community association to become a member of our organisation for the next 12 months free of charge, commencing April 1st 2021. Go Nagambie (formerly Nagambie Lakes Tourism and Commerce Inc.) was established by local businesses as a means of directly contributing to the growth and well-being of the Nagambie Lakes and Avenel regions. The philosophy being that working together the businesses of the region can achieve better outcomes from individuals, governments, councils and other entities in terms of attracting visitors and investment to the region as well as improving the environment in which we all work. Nagambie, Avenel and its surrounding districts are a great place to live, work and grow a business. If you operate a business in Nagambie, Avenel, Locksley, Mangalore, Graytown, Tabilk, Wahring or Mitchellstown you are eligible for FREE membership thanks to Strathbogie Shire Council assistance that will facilitate shire-wide business support and networking events during the recovery phase of COVID-19. Go Nagambie believes it has, and can continue to be, a very effective organisation to promote the above objectives and we thank Strathbogie Shire Council for providing support during this challenging period. The main objectives of Go Nagambie are: 1. Promoting the region by leveraging our distinctive campaign and brand that creates greater awareness of our region and what it has to offer residents, tourists, business people and investors.
In the interests of keeping our community informed, I hope the Councillors that have proposed this motion respond to this request favourably.
2. Improving the Community Voice newspaper to better reflect the expectations of our readers and advertisers.
Yours sincerely,
3.To continue to provide sponsorship and other support to events and organisations in the local region such as the New Year’s Eve fireworks in partnership with Bendigo Bank.
John Beresford, Tabilk.
The community would like to see Councillors demonstrate leadership and accountability for their actions and personally attend a forum dedicated to this matter and share thoughts with the community and listen openly to the community to ensure all parties are fully informed.
4. Working closely with local businesses, Council and all levels of government on various projects and activities to attract tourists and investors to the region. Go Nagambie continues to be an important facilitator to continue to assist our region’s economic development in a number of areas. Importantly, we are proactive in addressing issues such as promotion and refreshing of our regional brand as well as focussing on any other areas our members see as important to their livelihoods and quality of life. Our success in achieving our mission and purpose will only be achieved through a collaborative effort from the Go Nagambie Committee, Strathbogie Shire Council, local community groups and of course, our members. Economic Development: • Community Voice distribution to Avenel and Nagambie and readership growth to 2,000 copies per issue • Digital distribution via our social media channels • Employment of Executive Officer • Casual employment of Farmers Market Coordinator and Community Voice Graphic Designer. Community Development: • Nagambie On Water Festival sponsorship • Head of the Goulburn sponsorship • Continued support of education facilities, sporting clubs and community organisations in the Community Voice Strategic Development: • Regional marketing and promotion partnering with Strathbogie Shire Council, Go Seymour and Visit Victoria • Continuing to build on our existing Social Media and Digital Marketing Platforms • Website listings for all members Tourism: • Black Caviar Trail • Nagambie Farmers’ Market • New Year’s Eve Fireworks • Day Planner Tourism Activity Brochures The benefits of membership are detailed below.
To become a member, please complete the attached Membership form. If you have any queries relating to Go Nagambie and our FREE memberships offering, please contact our Executive Officer Sissy Hoskin on 0419 627 276 or email executiveofficernltc@gmail.com In the coming weeks, we are inviting all existing, new and potential members to an information session where we will be launching our newly published, “Take Nature’s Road Trip Brochure” as well as providing further detail on our membership benefits. There are exciting times ahead for Nagambie in terms of economic and tourism development and we hope you will join us and become involved as we continue to grow. Yours sincerely, Executive Committee: Lee Rowland (President) Belinda Beer (Vice President) Bruce Minchinton (Treasurer) John Beresford (Secretary)
Public Notice On behalf of its members, Go Nagambie request that Strathbogie Shire Council coordinate a public forum in Nagambie with the intention of undertaking community engagement in relation to the deferred motion to “Declare a Climate Emergency” in accordance with the governance principles in section 9 of the Local Government Act 2020. Lee Rowland Bruce Minchinton John Beresford Tim Goodacre Adam Sangster Rosie Metherall Bob Gardner Chrissy McNeill
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Easter at the Club
Along with our usual Thursday Member Night draws we will also have 10 EASTER HAMPERS drawn throughout the evening on THURSDAY 1ST APRIL (Members Night) *Members must be present with ticket to claim prizes
Reducing the load limit at Kirwans Bridge Council has made the difficult decision to reduce the load limit of the historic Kirwans Bridge from six to three tonne. The reduction to the load limit, on March 31, will ensure the safety of those crossing the bridge. We recently undertook a detailed inspection and assessment of the load carrying capacity of Kirwans Bridge. It found the bridge is in poor condition and there are several maintenance items that need attention. People towing caravans, trucks and vehicles above three tonne will need to use the alternative route to cross the Goulburn River by travelling along Vickers, NagambieRushworth, Weir, Reedy Lake and Kettles roads.
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Emergency vehicles such as an ambulance, using flashing lights, will be able to travel over the bridge. Country Fire Authority (CFA) vehicles which are heavier than three-tonne will be required to travel the road route to the Kirwans Bridge area. We will now form a community panel to work through the to ‘what’s next’ for the bridge. We know working with the community will help broaden our thinking and ensure we’re solving problems together. If you’re interested in being part of the group email info@strathbogie.vic.gov.au and we will send you all the information when the EOI opens.
Declaring a Climate Emergency At last week’s Council Meeting a Notice of Motion to declare a Climate Emergency was deferred to seek community input. The Notice of Motion was lodged by Cr Reg Dickinson and Cr Sally Hayes-Burke who also moved the deferral. We’ve know our community is interested to learn more about what declaring a Climate Emergency means to them. We have developed some frequently asked questions, along with a message from Cr Dickinson and Cr Hayes-Burke, which you can find on our website. We encourage you to share your thoughts by attending a Share Strathbogie session, emailing info@strathbogie.vic.gov.au or speaking to your Ward Councillor.
Further opportunity to be heard Following the recent Consultative Committee Meetings held on March 17 for the Kirwans Bridge caravan and camping park planning application, an evening session will be offered from 5.30pm to 7pm on Monday, April 26 at the Nagambie Lakes Regatta Centre.
The session is available for people who were unable to attend the previous sessions and have provided a submission (objection/ support) to the planning application. Please RSVP to info@strathbogie.vic.gov.au
Volunteers needed at our Visitor information Centre We’re looking for people to put up their hand to volunteer at the Nagambie centre. You can choose to work as little as one morning a month or a whole day at the weekend, and new helpers are supported by experienced volunteers and Council staff. If you are interested in volunteering email us on info@strathbogie.vic.gov.au or phone 1800 065 993.
Tender We are inviting tenders for the following works: Design and provision of a new Council website (contract number 20/21-27). We’re looking for an experience website development professional to create a modern and interactive website experience for our users and online community. Tenders will be received until 4pm on April 22. Project officer for a minimum of three months to support the delivery of various capital projects as part of the approved 2020/21 Budget (contract number 20/21-68). Tenders will be received until 4pm on April 15. For more information visit www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au
Work with us We’re currently looking for great people to fill the following role: •
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Community Development Officer
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Maternal & Child Health Nurse
For more information and position descriptions head to our website and click on the ‘jobs’ button on the home page.
Join our Audit and Risk Committee We’re also seeking expressions of interest for two independent members to our Audit and Risk Committee for a three-year term starting in August 2021. The committee supports Council in discharging its oversight responsibilities related to financial and performance reporting, risk management, fraud prevention, internal controls, and assurance activities including internal and external audit and compliance with its policies and legal obligations. Information on the role of an independent committee member, eligibility requirements and selection criteria is available to assist prospective applicants and can be downloaded at www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au
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NAGAMBIE WATERWAYS The Nagambie Bypass was opened to traffic in April 2013, and since then Nagambie has undergone the transformation from a town that was once labelled a ‘highway town’ to a destination that is now known for water, sunshine and some of Victoria’s top lifestyle investment, tourism, and events. Over the last 5 years and most recently with the disruptions the nation experienced in 2020, the demand for regional Victorian escapes has soared and have become the chosen destination for city dwellers as they look to explore within their own backyard and secure property that is within proximity to Melbourne, like the Nagambie Lakes Region. We had the opportunity to sit down with businessman and Nagambie Lakes local identity, Gerry Ryan OAM to discuss his latest project – Nagambie Waterways. What is it about Nagambie that drew you to the town? It is a great town with a vibrant community, that is close enough to Melbourne for a short or long escape and provides the laid-back lifestyle and community of a regional town. The Lake and region are not only beautiful to look at but offer an abundance of opportunities to so many people with award winning food, wine, history, and water activities. In your opinion what does the town/region need? Most important thing the town needs is housing, and at an affordable price. Since COVID last year more people are making the change to live in
Regional Victoria areas and hence available housing has become scarce.
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The other vital factor is jobs, bringing people to the town is fantastic but we need to create jobs for them and the local economy. We are building a factory in town that will be employing approximately 50 staff to construct manufactured homes.
With 145 lots available we will be offering modern, quality-built homes and a vast array of amazing amenities that will cater for everyone’s needs and wishes.
Another project we have running is the build of office spaces on the main street to encourage Medical and specialist service professionals a convenient, prime location office space enabling them and the greater community to grow and prosper. Tell us about your latest project. 4rd Nagambie Waterways is currently underway at the northern end of the Nagambie township. Stage 1 of the project is Waterways Lifestyle – For over 55s with the ultimate facilities perfect for like-minded people downsizing into resort style living with the added security of being in a gated community. The lifestyle village will sit at the front facing High street with a wide footpath leading into town, to enable easy access to doctor’s, hospital and shopping all located within a 10min walk and Local Trades and Businesses have already started construction. Extensive landscaping, gardens and water features will enhance the front entrance with an appealing façade onto High St and the Exclusive facilities include: • State of the art Community Centre with large communal kitchen. • Function Space, Yoga & Multi-purpose rooms. • Library, Theatre and Billiard Room. • Outdoor Swimming Pool.
Gymnasium. Bowling Green.
We are proud to be able to offer residents quality, affordable homes which give them the ability to downsize to a new home and invest any remaining money from the sale of their existing home. What is the next stage? Waterways Lifestyle will form part of a new Residential Development incorporating Waterways Residential Estate. There will be many
opportunities for first home buyers. We have over 250 lots of various sizes available including prime Peninsula Waterfront sites with direct water access to more affordable options making it available to everyone looking for a tree change or an upgrade from their existing home. Like the Lifestyle Village, Waterways Residential Estate will incorporate a vast array of facilities for our community including outdoor gym equipment, half basketball court, Playground, BBQ shelters, Café, water access and large open green spaces to name a few. For further information please contact Chrissy McNeill info@nagambiewaterways.com.
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OUTBACK ODYSSEY - EQUIPMENT PREPARATION Over the past year, John and I have been focussing on our bikes and how they should be prepared to cope with the conditions on the Mawson Trail from Adelaide to Blinman, ( the Mawson Trail is mainly off road and unsealed, and is single track in places and I think, as we head into the Flinders Ranges, it will get rougher). The first hurdle we faced was due to Covid-19. Demand for bikes and bike components has been high and there is a long lead time for parts and some bikes cannot be supplied this year due to problems with the supply of components. We have been working closely with Jeff Hibbert from Total Sports in Seymour since the beginning of this year to have our bikes in top condition for the ride. The simple components such as chains, gear clusters, free hubs and brake pads have been replaced, even the bottom bearing bracket for the pedals has been done. We will be riding on tubeless tyres with a compound in them which will help them automatically seal any punctures, as we are warned we are sure to get them. There is a bike mechanic on the ride and he can hopefully cope with any repairs we may need. We have to carry our own unique components as with two hundred riders they are not able to cover all of the likely parts that may be required. During the ride we have to be able to carry out minor servicing. Even though we are on tubeless tyres we will carry a couple of tubes, one on the bike the other in our luggage. We will also have tyre repair kits, pumps and the tools needed in a little bag strapped to the seat. (This is in addition to sufficient water, minimum of 3 litres recommended, in bottles or backpack, clothing and snacks needed during the day's ride). It is suggested we dress in layers as starting early will be cold and we will warm up during the ride. Hope we do not see too much rain. Our biggest concern is that we are fit enough to
cover the 900 km. Training is stepping up and we are riding about 300km a week and trying to fit in at least a 100km ride weekly. Even though we will be sitting down for long periods it is that part of our anatomy that will be the sorest. We have tried several saddles and have settled on ones that should see us through, in tandem with bike knicks that are well padded and suspension on both front and rear of the bikes.
About the Outback Odyssey Ride John Hyland and Bob Gardner are cycling 900 kilometres in Bicycle South Australia's, Outback Odyssey Ride, raising money to benefit Nagambie Healthcare, and any donation will be appreciated. This epic 16 day ride will take John & Bob through the Australian Outback, it will be an adventure of a lifetime. The duo, both in their 70's are training hard to be ready for the start of the ride on May 1st. You can sponsor the riders per kilometre giving the cyclists that extra drive to last the distance! www.gofundme.com/f/cycling-for-nagambiehealthcare-outback-odyssey
Nagambie Historical Society High Street Nagambie
ANZAC Day 2021 Yes we are marching!
Meeting at the Mechanics Hall at 10:45am and the march will commence at 11:00am. The march will end at the Cenotaph where our ANZAC Day service takes place, which will be finished by approximately 12:15 - 12:30pm. Everyone is invited back to the RSL Clubroom for drinks, nibbles and finger food. The RSL Clubroom is located at the rear of the Nagambie Senior Citizens Hall.
Community Project
To all members and members of the community, the RSL is collecting plastic tops, bread ties and non perishable food on behalf of the Community House. If you can contribute we will all make a difference by assisting those in need. Contributions can be dropped off at the RSL Clubroom, or at 43 Blayney Lane Nagambie. Enquiries: 0477 485 109. With Thanks Larry King, President. RSL
Avenel COMMUNITY HOUSE/ Old Police building LEASE
Avenel Jubilee Park Committee of management wishes to advise that the lease on the old Police residence is now available for a term of three years. The Trustees are seeking Expressions of Interest from organisations/individuals to use this building for community focused activities. Initially the Expression of Interest should be addressed to current Secretary of Jubilee Park Committee, Anne Douglas PO Box 43 Avenel 3664 and need only include name/s address and contact details. The criteria for the lease are currently under review but will be available to persons/organisations who respond to the Expression of Interest. Closing date for EOI is 20 May 2021. Further information regarding the lease is available on request from the Secretary, Anne Douglas - 0400594838.
ANNUAL EASTER BOOK + GARAGE SALE APRIL 3RD - 4TH FROM 8AM Books galore as usual. Our market stall will be on site also with lovely freshly cooked produce. Furniture, Bric a brac and an 'Up the garden path' stall will hopefully attract a wide audience. Our Easter Hamper raffle will be at IGA on 30, 31 March and 1st of April. The raffle will be drawn at the book sale, late on Saturday, so the goodies will be received by Easter morning.
DID LOCKDOWN ADD KILOS THAT YOU DON’T NEED? Nagambie TOWN Club can help you get back in shape. T.O.W.N (Take Off Weight Naturally) is a place where you can rece4ive support in you journey to lose weight and achieve a healthy goal weight. Our low cost and friendly club will help and encourage you as you take the steps needed to make a change in your lifestyle, to eat sensibly, to exercise and attain and maintain your personal goal weight. We meet each Wednesday at 4.00pm at the RSL Club 340 High Street Nagambie. For a chat about you and what we do, contact Yvonne Dacey on 0412025845.
The Good Friday Appeal returns this year but not as we knew it. Like everything else, it too has been affected by Covid19. There will be no door knock happening as in the previous years in Nagambie but donations can still be made. Nagambie CFA will be at the traffic lights in High Street between 10am to 2pm and will gladly accept your donation. Wirrate ,Wahring and Bailieston will be out collecting in their area's. Or you can drop your donation into the Tennis Club rooms between 10am and 2pm. There is also a virtual tin on the Nagambie Community Facebook page. It was a great Sunday at the Royal Mail Hotel annual Auction day with 5960.00 dollars raised, many thanks to the sponsors and the buyers for this great amount. As in previous years, please dig deep Nagambie and show your generosity for this very special and important cause providing facilities to help our kids. Details from Pat Moroney ~ 0407 811 572
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Avenel resident Wally Ferguson one of the first in Victoria to get close to the 2021 Lexus Melbourne Cup
THE 2021 LEXUS MELBOURNE CUP TOUR Each year, the Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour celebrates the heroes and stories intrinsically linked to the Victoria Racing Club’s 160year old Melbourne Cup race and its contribution to the nation's historical and cultural heritage. The 18-carat gold Lexus Melbourne Cup trophy visits various destinations in an effort to unite communities by engaging councils, schools, hospitals, aged-care homes and racing groups in events to raise funds for local causes. Go Nagambie has applied to host the 2021 Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour and will find out in May if their tender has been successful. The Melbourne Cup Tour, in its 19th year will visit various destinations in an effort to unite communities by engaging councils, schools, hospitals, aged-care homes and racing groups in events to raise funds for local causes. Go Nagambie’s chosen charity is Nagambie HealthCare and on March 19, the 2021 Lexus Melbourne Cup headed north from the VRC headquarters at Flemington, on a road trip to
promote the upcoming tour with Nagambie receiving a preview of what to expect if successful in their submission. A visit to Nagambie HealthCare was well received with resident Kath Metherall interviewed by Channel 10’s Annie Kearnie. Kath spoke of her love of horses and looked at home with the18carat gold Lexus Melbourne Cup trophy by her side. The interview featured on 10 News. If you missed it, visit GoNagambie’s facebook page and take a look. $50,000 Community Sweep is up for grabs. The Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour National Sweep will see 24 rural and regional tour destinations across Australia be allocated a barrier for the 2021 Lexus Melbourne Cup. The town that draws the barrier of the Lexus Melbourne Cup-winning horse will be presented with a cash prize of $50,000 to put towards a charity for a local community initiative. Barriers for the Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour National Sweep will be drawn in October. If Go Nagambie are successful in their tender and draw the winner of the 2021 horse in the sweep Mr. Gerry Ryan said he will match the funds,
donating a further $50000 towards Nagambie HealthCare’s project of improving pedestrian access to the lakeside picnic area. Currently the pathway down to the waters edge is gravel and uneven creating an element of risk for residents and staff when accessing the outdoor areas. The proposed project would include installing an all abilities access footpath and improving the landscaping. Wally Ferguson from Avenel was lucky to be one of the first to get up close to the 2021 Melbourne Cup and was delighted by the experience. On a visit to Nagambie he was in the right place at the right time when he called into RayWhite Nagambie to collect the 2021 AFL Fixture. “I’m so very glad I came back in here today,” smiled Wally. There is no doubt, the trophy spreads happiness wherever it goes. Fingers crossed Nagambie can welcome the Melbourne Cup Tour back to Nagambie later this year.
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LOAD LIMITS TO APPLY ON KIRWANS BRIDGE Strathbogie Shire Council has made the difficult decision to reduce the load limit of the historic Kirwans Bridge from six to three tonne. Councillors voted to endorse the recommendation at their March Council Meeting. Mayor, Cr Chris Raeburn, said the reduction to the load limit would ensure the safety of those crossing the bridge. “The bridge built in 1890 is the longest timber bridge in Victoria,” Cr Raeburn said. “We know it holds great passion for the community of Kirwans Bridge, and they will be saddened to learn of this adjustment. “However, when the bridge was built there was no concept of the loads people would be hauling some 130 years later.” Strathbogie Shire recently undertook a detailed inspection and assessment of the load carrying capacity of Kirwans Bridge. It found the bridge is in poor condition and there are several maintenance items that need attention. “Please be assured that this is a safety measure for
those travelling across the bridge and to protect the bridge itself,” he said. People towing caravans, trucks and vehicles above three tonnes will need to use the alternative route to cross the Goulburn River by travelling along Vickers, Nagambie- Rushworth, Weir, Reedy Lake and Kettles roads. “We know this action will raise many issues in relation to ‘what’s next’ for the bridge and we would like to establish a Kirwans Bridge Community Panel to broaden our thinking and to ensure we’re solving problems together,” Cr Raeburn said. Members of the group will be able to help guide the Shire’s thinking of how best this aged bridge can be used for the convenience of residents as well as protecting its historic significance and the tourist attraction. Emergency vehicles such as an ambulance, using flashing lights, will be able to travel over the bridge. Country Fire Authority (CFA) vehicles which are heavier than three-tonne will be required to travel the road route to the Kirwans Bridge area. The load limit reduction will be enforced on 31 March 2021.
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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.
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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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The Flinders Quartet are one of Australia’s most loved chamber ensembles renowned for engaging audiences across the globe and the Avenel Memorial Hall became centre stage to celebrate the 2021 Avenel Autumn Concert. Thibaud Pavlovic-Hobba began playing the violin after receiving one as a fifth birthday present. Thibaud has performed with the Tasmanian and Sydney Symphony Orchestras, Melbourne Chamber Orchestra and the Mahler Chamber Orchestra. Wilma Smith is Artistic Director and violinist of Wilma & Friends, a chamber music series based in Melbourne, presenting concerts throughout Australia and New Zealand. Born in Fiji and raised in New Zealand, Wilma studied in Boston at the New England Conservatory and was founding First Violinist of the Lydian String Quartet. Originally from Adelaide, Helen Ireland is a founding member of Flinders Quartet, She attended the Australian National Academy of Music in 2000 and is graduate of the Canberra School of Music. Helen was awarded the Erica Haas Prize for chamber music and she participated in several Australian Youth Orchestra tours, becoming principal viola of the Camerata in 1998.
The Flinders Quartet weren't the only talented musicians performing during the evening. The audience also heard from 10 young musicians who local music teacher, Fleur Smith, had organised to perform before the main event. They even had the opportunity to perform with the Flinders Quartet! Attendees also enjoyed a delicious meal from Avenel’s Harvest Home, prosecco from Box Grove Vineyard, wines from Wine by Sam and beer from the Imperial Hotel Avenel/ Hopback Brewery. The Benefit Concert was in support of the Avenel, Upton Hill and Whitehead's Creek CFA volunteer fire brigades. Carrillo Gantner spoke in his opening address how important the work of the three local brigades Whiteheads Creek, Upton Hill and Avenel were in helping to save his property Booroola in the 2019 fires. Carrillo and his wife Ziyin were very generous with their time and support for this fund-raising event which the townsfolk and visitors found most enjoyable. The CFA raffle was drawn at the Avenel Autumn Concert. Congratulations to the main winners: Bev Ridley (1st prize Mitchelton Winery & Hotel Package), Phil Lodge (2nd prize Mitchelton Wine Package) and Gary Doherty (3rd prize Ladies Who Shoot Their Lunch framed poster).
Zoe Knighton, a graduate from the University of Melbourne with the highest mark for her year, has gone on to establish herself as one of the country’s most sought after cellists. She is now in demand as chamber coach and teacher and is regular panelist for major competitions. Zoe is a founding member of Flinders Quartet.
The 15 prizes donated by local businesses were valued at more than $4000. All 500 raffle tickets were sold raising $5000 for the local CFA volunteer fire brigades.
Fleur Smith is a local Avenel piano teacher and music therapist. She took her studies at The University of Melbourne and in Cambridge, UK. Fleur was delighted to have been invited
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to perform with the Flinders Quartet in the first part of the program.
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Avenel community volunteers came together on Sunday March 21st to clean up the roadside at the northern entrance to Avenel along Jones Street.
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The group collected mainly cans and discarded packaging along both sides of the roadway leading from the Hume Freeway into the town. Their efforts are quite noticeable with a great improvement to the entrance to Avenel on show for everyone to see.
Well done to you all! The volunteers from left to right are: Ron Harrison, Jen Arnold, Janelle Ranken, John Thomson, Helen Dawson, Jim Billings, Malcolm Little, Frank Dawson and Dick Ranken.
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BREAKFAST SUCCESS Close to eighty people booked in for the 2021, International Women’s Day Breakfast. This year’s speaker was Eleanor Cronin of Kestrel Aviation and from start to finish, she had the audience completely captivated with her storytelling. The listeners had the privilege of learning about Eleanore’s life journey so far, including the start-up and development of Kestrel Aviation. Brilliantly facilitated by the Nagambie Rowing Club, this morning was one for the books. But how did these events come about in the first place? Read on for a trip down memory lane into the NLCH archives. The Community House tradition of arranging International Women’s Day events traces back over a decade. It was former NLCH President Maureen Collins-Binsol who first took the initiative to locally put the spotlight on the 8th
of March and women’s human rights. But what was her driving force? What motivated her? “At that point I was working at the State Revenue Office, in the Equal Employment Opportunity Department,” Maureen begins to share. “I was trying to promote equal opportunities for women and getting women into higher positions, rather than ‘hitting the glass roof ’ as we used to call it. I was also working against sexual harassment and against domestic violence. I was especially advocating for women who were referred to as “Filipino Brides”. They had married Australian men and were now being abused, physically and sexually. I would try and support them in different ways, for instance trying to help them find a place to live.” Maureen also had a great interest in the suffragettes movement. Her great, great, great grandmother even happened to be one of the people who enrolled as a suffragette in Victoria. With this backdrop, it really isn’t all too unexpected that Maureen would also want
to arrange a local initiative. Ten years ago, it was a dinner event, where Maureen even decorated the function room in suffragette colours: green, white and purple. The colour scheme was originally devised in 1908 by Emmeline PethickLawrence, co-editor of Votes for women. Green represented hope, purple loyalty and white purity. “Only about 30 people used to come back then, but everyone responded really well and many of the people attending then are still involved today, like Jeanette, Carmel and Beryl.” Fast forward a decade, and the International Women’s Day is no longer regarded as a day exclusively for women. The breakfast arranged on the 13th of March, (to be on a Saturday) illustrated this well as many listeners in the audience were men. Speaker Eleanor Cronin generously shared from her exciting life and over thirty years experience in the aviation industry. Many were impressed
with her bravery of taking on self proclaimed international business men with dubious motives, fleeing from overseas hotels to save her life and taking on challenging interpretation jobs in Japanese. Today Eleanor oversees the financial and daily office operations of Kestrel Aviation and directs their quality management systems. It is not an exaggeration to state that she must inevitably also inspire many women to dream and think outside of the box. The central theme of her speech, ’daring to be brave', and in tandem, how we are often more brave than we think, struck a chord and there wasn’t a person who didn’t leave the breakfast informed and inspired. In conclusion, this year’s event will be a hard act to follow, but we love us a good challenge. A big thank you to the Nagambie Rowing Club, Eleanor Cronin and all the amazing volunteers who always make the whole operation tick.
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COME JOIN IN THE FUN IN SEARCH OF EASTER This Easter the Uniting Church is taking a different approach to help our community explore the Easter Story. Yes, there are kid’s programs in Avenel and Seymour (joint with other churches), Good Friday Worship in Seymour and Easter Sunday Worship in Buckley Park Nagambie. On top of these usual Easter events, you are invited to join in a fun adventure trail, with something for people of every age, this Easter in a park near you. In Seymour, Avenel & Nagambie we are setting up Easter hunt trails. Each park will have the 5 clues required to unpack the Easter Story. Clues will be found on posters, inviting us all to explore together what really happened that first Easter through questions, simple activities and QR code links to videos. At each point you also need to take note of a letter clue as that will be the code required to unlock the final video which puts together the whole of the Easter Story.
A SUSTAINABLE PATH FOR VICTORIA'S OLDEST FAMILY OWNED WINERY... This month sees the launch of an Indigenous Native Flora Walking Trail at Tahbilk Winery. The trail will be opened on Wednesday, March 31, and is a collaboration between the Taungurung Land and Waters Council, the Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority and Tahbilk. The Indigenous Native Flora Walking Trail is the culmination of Hayley Purbrick’s (fifth generation at Tahbilk) vision and her engagement with the local community to bring it to fruition.
The trail is two kilometres long (approximately 30 minutes of walking time), features 12 highlighted native species and follows the existing short wetlands walking track. Informative signs dot the track and a keepsake brochure features stunning artwork by local Taungurung Elder Mick Harding and species illustrations by Tahbilk-based artist Rosa Purbrick. The re-vegetation program at Tahbilk plays an important part in Tahbilk’s sustainability credentials – they have been accredited CarboNZero since 2012 – it also has a role
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to play in the local tourism offering and community. With Tahbilk already a well-visited tourism destination, the Indigenous Native Flora Trail joins the historic cellar door and original underground cellars, iconic vineyards, Wetlands View Restaurant and the extensive Wetlands Precinct as a welcome tourism addition. “We’re so delighted to see the Indigenous Native Flora Trail come to be and I give huge thanks to our collaborators – the Taungurung Land and Waters Council and the Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority – whose experience, knowledge and wisdom were invaluable," says Hayley Purbrick. "We could not have done it without them and I am glad they will be here to celebrate with us next Wednesday. We look forward to welcoming all communities to Tahbilk, to learn more about our indigenous history.”
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When you have completed the Easter hunt trail you can also make contact with us to receive a bonus Easter present (just might be something made of chocolate). We would love to see some photos of people doing the ‘In Search of Easter’ trail posted to the Facebook event we have created to help raise the profile. When: March 31 – April 7. • Avenel – Jubilee Park • Seymour – Goulburn Park • Nagambie – Buckley Park This Easter hunt trail provides all people, including families, an opportunity to spend an hour or so together running around the park having some easter fun. Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/ events/1372048419863023/ Find all 5 Clues in any of; Avenel - Jubilee Park
Nagambie - Buckley Park
Seymour - Goulburn Park
31 March – 7 April 2021
Contact your local church for more details:
Seymour, Avenel/Nagambie Uniting Church
The Family and Friends tour was the first to see and experience the Indigenous Flora Trail. The group of 32 visited Tahbilk Winery on March 26th as part of the MS GoFish Nagambie program.
Contact: For questions, or a prize when you have completed the trail. Michael – 0458742362, dustyministry@gmail.com.au https://www.facebook.com/events/1372048419 863023/
MS is the charity partner for GoFish Nagambie and participants enjoyed the experience greatly.
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Avenel Jubilee Park Committee of Management Notice is given of a Public meeting To be held at Avenel Courthouse on Tuesday 20th April AT 7PM.
7 pm Wednesday 14 April 2021 Avenel Memorial Hall
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The purpose of the meeting is to nominate no less than three or no more than nine persons as the committee of Management for Jubilee Park for a term of three years. All positions will be declared open and nominations will be accepted prior to or on the night. User groups of the park will be strongly encouraged to be represented along with interested community members. Further information, nomination forms and nominee declaration forms may be obtained by contacting the local Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning office, current Secretary or at the meeting. For further enquires please contact the Secretary, Anne Douglas on 0400594838. Anne Douglas Treasurer/ Secretary Jubilee Park Committee of management.
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and Annette Mills 16. N/P on the 3rd was Deidre Kleinig and on the 16th Maureen King. Chicken Run Results Thursday 18th March The first round of the Nagambie golf club championships was held in true golfing conditions with the threat of rain and some light showers eventuating testing the resolve of many, with the delicate and enervated staying home. The day's winner was Tim Baldwin relishing the softer ground conditions and challenging wind crossing the course, Tim fired an 80-9-71, beating the in form Glen Evans by two, Evans chipping and putting were on display with him carding 83-11-72. Third place was another solid performance from new member Andrew Molyneaux obviously taking a liking to the Nagambie course with a 85-13-72. The championship leaders are as follows; Jeremy Ezard leading the championship with a 77 gross, A-grade Tim Baldwin nett 71, B-grade Andrew Molyneaux nett 72 and C-grade Ryan Rzard nett 73. The nearest the pins went to Greame Galvin with a stellar iron on the 8th missing out on the ace by the smallest of margins, Peter Lawrence landing on the 13th and Dean Brown reaching the 16th. Next week's golf will be the 2nd round of the championships as well as the 5th and final round of the summer trophy. on office duty is S. Bryant and in the bar J. Mills. The second round of the Nagambie golf club championships was moving day with the leaderboard in both the A & B grades tightening up while the two Ezard's opened up big leads in the respective divisions. The winner of the day's stroke event was Greg Whiteman working his way back into contention for the B grade crown with a 88-17-71, traditionally and with relative ease Whiteman has played himself out of championships in early rounds but is shaping up as a red hot favourite for this year's B grade title. Second place was Alan Anderson waking up on time this week and is out of the championship due to his sleep in last week, Anderson fired a respectable 91-20-71. Rounding out the top three was Jeremy Ezard with his 2 under par 70 to finish with a net 71, with this second round score all but stitching up this year's club champion for the ninth time. So after the completion of the second round with one to play the grade standings are A grade Glen Evans leads on a net total of 146, B grade Phil Hageman net 150 and C grade runaway leader Ryan Ezard net 146, the championship will resume in a fortnight's time. The nearest the pins were hard going with heavy ground conditions and a thick breeze crossing the course Shaun Bryant managed to make the 13th only just with a smooth iron and Glen Evans took out the 16th. There will be golf at Nagambie on the Easter weekend with a Par event scheduled on Sunday, hit off time will return to 9.00 to 9.30 am, a reminder that daylight saving also reverts back, on office duty will J. Lodding and in the bar G. Whiteman.
Women's Golf Wednesday 17th March Eleven players played a game of Stableford and for the monthly medal. The winner was Jane Bow with 34 points. Jane won the Monthly Medal and A,B and C Grades. Winner of the 9 holes was also Jane with 19 pts. 18 hole balls went to Jane, Maureen King 30 and Ronda Richards 30. 9 hole balls went to Jane 19, Jo Goodacre 16
Par was the game of the day with 24 players. The winner with +3 was Mick O'Connell and runner up with +2 was Michael Kleinig, on a C/B from Paul C Lopez. Sarah Heathcote was N/P on the 3rd. Next week will be Stableford on the Back 9.
Wednesday 24th March. We had 12 players for a game of stroke. The A Grade winner was Ronda Richards with 83 points. The B & C Grade winner was Anne Burns with 84 points The 9 hole winner was also Ronda with 37.5 points. 18 hole balls went to Ronda 83, Anne 84 and Jane Bow 85 on a C/B from 5 other players. 9 hole balls went to Ronda 37.5, Anne 38.5, and Jane 40.5. No N/P winner on the 8th, but on the 13th was Anne. Next week the 31st , will be the last game of the Summer Comp. Chicken Run Results Thursday 25th March. A Stableford game was played on the back 9. The winner with 20 points was Jeff Mills. Runner up was Terry Lowis with 18 points. N/P on the 13th was Des Phelan and on the 16th Jeff Lodding. Next week will be Stroke on the front 9.
AVENEL BOWLS CLUB Congratulations to Ruth King and Graeme Toy, winners of the Club Mixed Pairs competition. In a close and thrilling game it came down to the last bowl of the game before the winners were decided. Runners Up, Pam Pedder and Noel Slater gave it their all but just fell short. The first round of the Club 100Up was completed last Sunday. Graeme, Howard, Spud and Noel are all through to the second round. Well done guys. The five week program of Barefoot Bowls wound up last Friday. The program was very successful with attendance figures ensuring all seven rinks were full for all five sessions. The concept was so popular it is anticipated to run the program next season. Thanks to all the members that gave up their Friday evenings to help run the event and make everyone feel so welcome and to our valued sponsors who made the event possible. Avenel held the Diamond Jubilee tournament last Sunday. Unfortunately, it started to rain late in the morning, but all bowlers voted to continue in the wet conditions and it was their decision that made for a successful tournament. Paul Nichols rink from Shepparton won the day with Barry Wylie’s rink from Gisborne in second place on countback. Thanks to tournament secretary Howard and to Noel for organising the event and running it on the day and to all members that participated to ensure our guests enjoyed the day. Closing day will be on Saturday 23 April. Further details to be advised at a later date. Keep your eye on the noticeboard for updates.
After the recent success of our three junior sides it was hoped that the A Grade side could continue the trend and advance to the Grand Final. Batting first Nagambie struggled against a disciplined Mooroopna attack to be bowled out in their last over with the total on 101. Mooroopna were 4 for 43 in the run chase before cruising to victory with 15 overs to spare. It was a disappointing end to an otherwise successful, if unusual season. With four days lost to adverse weather conditions the home and away season consisted of eight days of one day cricket due to the pandemic shortened season compared to a normal schedule of 18 weeks. The finale of the season was a well attended club presentation day last Sunday. Under 10 coach Amber Langham presented participation medallions to her squad who improved their skills and results throughout the season. Flynn O'Brien won both the Under 12 all rounder award and the bowling average with figures of 317 runs and 14 wickets @ 5.1. Archie Harrison was the leading run scorer with 323 runs @ 161.5. Flynn O'Brien also won the Under 14 bowling award snaring 7 wickets @ 10. Garry Bhour won the batting award with 215 runs @ 53.8 along with the all rounder trophy as well as not one but two hat tricks! In the Under 16 awards James Auld won both the all rounder and batting average with figures of 5 wickets and 204 runs @ 68. Wil Gladwin's five wicket haul in the grand final increased his tally to 9 wickets at an average of 11.4 to win the bowling award.
in the E Grade with Darren Brown runner up in all three. Angus Murray was the leading batsman with 140 runs @ 35. Blake Ezard won the bowling award claiming 7 wickets @ 9.3 and Sam Thomson was the winner of the all rounder trophy with 151 runs and 7 wickets. B Grade captain Brock Boddington led the attack with 14 wickets @ 12.4. Dale Short won the batting and all rounder awards with 12 wickets and 270 runs @ 38.6 as well as winning the B Grade league batting average. Brayden Biggs won his first Club Champion title with 29 wickets and 90 runs. He also won the club bowling award with 29 wickets @ 9.5 as well as being the league's leading wicket taker. Luke Nolan won the batting award with 243 runs @ 24.3. Harley Taylor Lloyd, 16 wickets, Brayden Biggs and Luke Nolan were selected in the Shepparton Cricket Association Team Of The Year. President Steve Brook thanked all the parents, players, supporters and sponsors for their continued involvement with the club. The club is indebted to Junior coordinator Jason O'Brien, Marty Garrett and his Master Blasters helpers, the junior team coaches, Rob Auld, James Brook, Bo Harrison and Amber Langham for their expertise, care and guidance. In his farewell playing season Rick Misiti was a popular winner of the Best Clubman award. In addition to being a former A Grade captain, Master Blasters Junior Coordinator and committee member, Rick a fund raiser extraordinaire, was primarily responsible for organising the construction of another practise net.
Three promising juniors won the three awards
CHURCH NEWS
EASTER SERVICES
Catholic: Nagambie St Malachy’s - Mondays
Ecumenical:
10:30am Rosary 1st and 3rd Sundays 9:00am Mass. 2nd, 4th, and 5th Sundays 9:00am Word and Communion Avenel St Mary’s - 1st and 3rd Sundays 10:30am Rosary 1st and 3rd Sundays 11:00am Mass. 2nd and 4th and 5th Sundays 10:30am Rosary 2nd and 4th and 5th Sundays 11:00am Word and Communion
Uniting Church Aust: Seymour, Avenel-Nagambie:
For church services information contact Revd John Payne. 0408 176 754. Presbyterian Church: Services held in Seymour and Yea. POC Bill Day 0429 933 116.
Ecumenical: Friday, April 9, Prayer Options
unified for Rain (POUR) service at Tennis clubrooms, hosted by the Avenel-NagambieSeymour Uniting churches. Noon. Details R.Richards 5794 2382.
Prayer Options Unified for Rain. POUR Service. St John’s Anglican church. Friday April 9. Noon. Anglican: April 1: Maundy Thursday service at Christ Church Seymour at 7 pm April 2: Good Friday service at Christ Church Seymour at 9 am and at St John’s Nagambie at 11 am. April 4: Easter Sunday service at Christ Church Seymour at 8 am, St Paul’s Avenel at 9.30 am and St John’s Nagambie at 11 am. Uniting Church: April 2: Good Friday service at Seymour Uniting Church at 10 am. April 4: Lakeside service on Easter Sunday at Buckley Park, Nagambie, at 10 am. This will be a combined service for the Avenel-Nagambie and Seymour churches. Catholic: April 1: Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper at 7.30pm in Euroa and Nagambie April 2: Stations of the Cross in Avenel and celebration of the Lord's Passion in Euroa and Nagambie at 3pm April 3: The Easter vigil in Euroa and Nagambie at 7:30pm April 4: Easter Sunday mass 11am St Mary's Avenel
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Nagambie
ST JOSEPH'S PRIMARY SCHOOL
NAGAMBIE PRIMARY SCHOOL
PRIMARY SCHOOL
OUR 2020 GRADUATES HAVE MADE A GREAT START TO SECONDARY SCHOOL Around this time each year, I write to our recently graduated Grade 6 students and ask how their start to secondary school has been. I ask them to email me back and always enjoy reading their responses. I thought I would share some of their thoughts.
What did Nagambie Primary School do well to prepare you for secondary school? Visiting the school in term 4 School based transition activities, including combination locks Teaching us so well.
What have been the best two or three things about starting secondary school? Making new friends & meeting new people New subjects / learning new things
Is there anything else you would like to let us know? “I am looking forward to coming back to Nagambie PS on my day off.”
What is been the hardest thing about starting secondary school? Learning new routines Finding the right class / room
While we as parents often worry about this major transition, the students enjoy the changes and challenges.
NAGAMBIE PRE-SCHOOL
IPADS IN THE 5/6 CLASS We had Grant Fitzgerald, from our office, lead our class through a series of activities to deepen our understanding of the tools that we can use on our iPads. We learnt just how much the iPads can help our learning!
ST. JOSEPH’S & ST PATRICK’S FEAST DAYS Last week, St Joseph’s students celebrated two different Feast Days. The first was St Patrick’s Day, where the children learnt about who St. Patrick was and then got to make a rainbow shamrock, a leprechaun’s hat or a leprechaun door hanger. Then the children learnt about St. Joseph, who our school is named after. The children began with a prayer and then completed some activities about St Joseph. It was a lot of fun!
RETIREMENT OF MRS. SUE DEANE
After just over 37 years of teaching, Mrs. Sue Deane is hanging up the white board marker and her art smock. She started her teaching career at St. Joseph’s Nagambie in 1978. Since that time she has taught at St. Joseph’s Nagambie, St. Mary’s Rushworth and St. Mary’s Seymour. At the various schools over her career, she has fulfilled the following roles: principal, classroom teacher across all levels and a multitude of specialist roles. She has certainly seen a change in education across her career. She will finish her time at both schools at the end of Term 1 and take a few weeks long service at the beginning of Term 2. She will be missed at St. Joseph’s Nagambie and St. Mary's Rushworth and will be farewelled appropriately at both schools. We wish her all the best in her retirement!
AVENEL PRIMARY SCHOOL
LITTLE BUTTERFLIES
FORTNIGHTLY UPDATE
A couple of weeks ago our 3yo Kindergarten Children noticed a butterfly around one of our citrus trees, we watched it for a little while before it flew away.
Avenel Primary School swimmers have been achieving fabulous results in the pool. At the Regional Swimming Championships in Shepparton last week, In the 50 metre butterfly, Lilli Fowles came 5th in her final. Oliver Davies placed 4th in the 50 metre freestyle. In the individual 50 metre butterfly and backstroke, Mac Malone came 2nd in both events.
This week our 4yo Kindergarten Children noticed caterpillars all over the same citrus tree, and a dead butterfly on the ground near it.
We have been involved in some amazing discussions around our orange tree. We have wondered why the caterpillars are spikey and have yellow markings, if the butterfly is IN the caterpillar or if the caterpillars transform, and how the caterpillars are able to camouflage so well despite being a completely different colour to the tree. We can't wait to see what happens next with these Dainty Swallowtail caterpillars!
The boys freestyle relay team of Mac Malone, Oliver Davies, Oscar Gowers and Tom Stirling finished in 2nd place. These were awesome results, competing against 100s
of schools from North East Victoria. They represented APS with tremendous effort and pride. The Junior School Council held their first fundraiser for the year with Zooper Doopers at lunchtime proving to be a very popular treat! Thanks to the generosity of Shaun from the Avenel Café who donated the Zooper Doopers, the JSC were able to raise over $600 for their first fundraiser. The money raised will be used by JSC to make improvements to the school as well as donations to charity.
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15 Church Street, Nagambie
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When Location is everything Located 200 metres from our beautiful Lake in the popular Church Street location on a 738m2 block which sprawls onto picturesque parkland. This wonderful family home is of Hebel brick construction and was built in 1993, it has three bedrooms plus a study, main with en-suite and walk-in robe, a spa bathroom and a shower room. The open plan kitchen, dining and family room is flooded with natural morning light, the sunken lounge has a built in bar and plenty of room for the largest of families. The expansive park views give the feel of living on an enormous block which undulates to the primary school oval. It is within easy walking distance to the centre of town and a stone's throw from the Medical Centre and Nagambie Healthcare. An easy to manage property with a big feel in a wonderful location.
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Online Auction April 16th 2021 Mark Boyer
0418 941 628 Nagambie, Vic
3 - 15 Curtis Court, Nagambie
Large Family Home This property has it all ! Located in the popular and sought after location of Curtis Court on a block of 875m2 with direct access from the back yard to the parkland. The 36 sq brick veneer home has four bedrooms, study/fifth bedroom, open plan kitchen, meals & family room, separate rumpus room and private living room. Outside the property continues to give with a built in stainless BBQ area including the kitchen sink, classic fans and an amazing endless swim spa with electric, gas and solar heating all full fenced and weather protected. The home has evaporative cooling, ducted heating and 20 solar panels delivering 5kw back to the grid. The back yard has a 8m x 11m shed/workshop to add to the under roof double lock up garage also raised veggie patches and rear yard access.
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$599,000 Mark Boyer
0418 941 628 Nagambie, Vic
Many more features to this wonderful property, inspect to appreciate the extras.
2 Vine Street, Nagambie
Endless opportunities A unique opportunity to purchase the old Nagambie Fire Station building just off High Street Nagambie • Land size 600m2 • 8m x 23m Brick and weatherboard construction • 6m opening with electric roller door • 6m x 7m Storage shed • 3m x 3m garden shed • Women and men toilet • Spacious kitchen with ample bench space and storage with electric stove • 68 meters to the main street
Online Auction April 8th 2021 Mark Boyer
0418 941 628 Nagambie, Vic
This property could have a myriad of business opportunities, gym, storage, cafe/ restaurant to name a few (all subject to council approval)
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